JP2020010781A - Massage machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a massage machine capable of accurately and safely executing massage different from massage onto a user before the user moves the body by giving the user an instruction of moving the body and confirming whether the user moves the body according to the instruction or not.SOLUTION: A massage machine comprises: an instruction part 45 for issuing first instruction information including an instruction content to change a posture of a user, to the user who intends to receive massage; and a confirmation part 90 capable of determining a state that the user has moved the body according to an instruction from the instruction part 45 and has taken a specific posture. When the confirmation part 90 recognizes a state that the user has taken the specific posture, control is performed so that a control part executes massage. With this, massage different from the case of a state in which the posture has not been changed can be accurately performed on desired sites of the body, massage effect can be surely obtained, and when the user does not move the body according to the instruction, an adverse effect on the body caused by the massage can be prevented.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a massage machine that operates a massage mechanism such as a kneading ball while supporting a user's body to execute massage to a user.

A massage machine that performs a massage while supporting a user's body is generally massaged for a user supported by the massage machine in a predetermined normal posture for receiving a massage by a massage mechanism such as a kneading ball or an air cell. There is a mechanism for repeatedly operating the mechanism to execute massage on the massage target portion of the user. In such a massage machine, when performing a massage by pressing a massage mechanism such as a kneading ball against a massage target portion, the user is instructed by voice or the like to induce the user's respiratory movement, and this guidance is performed. As a result, there has been proposed a device that links breathing performed at a predetermined cycle with massage.
As an example of such a conventional massage machine, there is one disclosed in JP-A-2006-73613.

JP-A-2006-73613

  The conventional massage machine is configured as disclosed in the above-mentioned patent document, and performs respiration guidance such as outputting expiration or inspiration voice in synchronization with a reference respiration in a respiration guidance unit, and the subject receives the respiration guidance. By performing the breathing according to, while the actual breathing by the user and the cycle of the reference breathing are matched, the treatment section applies a relatively large load to the user at the time of expiration of the reference breathing, and at the time of inspiration. It is said that an effective treatment can be performed in relation to breathing by applying a small load to the user.

  However, since whether or not the user actually breathes as instructed is not particularly confirmed, if the user does not breathe at the timing as instructed, forcing the massage will have the expected effect. Not only is it not possible to obtain, but also there is a problem that the situation may adversely affect the user.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and provides an instruction to move the body to the user using the instruction unit, and confirms whether the user has moved the body according to the instruction with the confirmation unit. It is another object of the present invention to provide a massage machine capable of correctly and safely performing a massage different from that performed for a user supported by the massage machine in a normal posture.

  A massage machine according to the present disclosure has one or more massage mechanisms that are moved by a predetermined drive source, and performs a massage for a user with the massage mechanism while supporting a user's body. In, a control unit for controlling the operation state of the massage mechanism, for a user to be massaged by the massage mechanism, at least a part of the body of the user is moved to change the posture, or at least a part of the body An instruction unit for issuing first instruction information including contents for instructing continuous movement, and whether or not the user has changed the posture according to the instruction from the instruction unit and has taken a specific posture after the posture change. Or, whether or not the user is performing a specific operation of continuously moving at least a part of the body according to the instruction, comprising a confirmation unit that can be determined, When the control unit grasps the state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation by the confirmation unit after the instruction unit issues the first instruction information toward the user, the massage is performed. The control is performed so that the massage is performed by the mechanism.

  As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, an instruction to issue first instruction information to a user who is going to receive a massage to change the posture of the user or to continuously move the body And a state in which the user moves the body in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit to take a specific posture, and a state in which the user performs a specific operation of continuously moving at least a part of the body in accordance with the instruction can be determined. The first instruction information is issued from the instruction unit to the user, and the confirmation unit grasps the state in which the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation according to the instruction of the instruction information. When a massage is performed on a predetermined part of the body of the user who is in a state different from the previous posture by moving the user or a massage target part including the vicinity of the part, this massage is performed. The influence on the predetermined body part due to the surge is different from that due to the massage to the same massage target part in the case where the body does not change its posture or is not continuously moved. A new massage that is different from the existing massage that has been performed without changing the posture of the user or moving the body continuously in the vicinity, and it is possible to achieve efficient massage It can further alleviate muscle stiffness and pain by massage and recover from fatigue. In addition, the massage is executed when the confirmation unit detects that the user has correctly moved the body as instructed by the instruction information, so that the preset massage can be accurately performed at a desired position on the body. The massage effect can be reliably obtained, and when the user does not move the body as instructed, it is possible to prevent the body from being adversely affected by the massage.

  In addition, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention, as necessary, from when the control unit has grasped the state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation by the confirmation unit, or From a predetermined point in time after the user has performed a specific posture or specific movement of the user with respect to a predetermined part of the body or the vicinity of the part that changes with the execution of the specific operation of the user, or a change in the posture to the specific posture of the user. Is controlled so that a predetermined massage corresponding to the above is performed by the massage mechanism.

  As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, when the state of the user in the specific posture or the state of performing the specific operation is grasped by the confirmation unit, the control by the control unit corresponds to the specific posture or the specific operation of the user. Massage performed by the massage mechanism, and a different massage is performed on the user's body in a state where the user does not take a specific posture or does not perform a specific operation. Perform massage with appropriate adjustment of the massage route, speed, intensity, etc. corresponding to the specific posture and specific motion for the part and its vicinity, and in the state where the specific posture is not taken or the specific motion is not performed It can give a special massage effect that can not be obtained, greatly enhance the effect of massage on the body, increase the satisfaction of the user, and massage the body And more efficient execution, thereby massage the whole time shorter when performed as course.

  In addition, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention may be configured such that the instruction unit instructs to release the specific posture of the user or the instruction to stop the specific operation of the user, as necessary. Are issued as second instruction information.

  As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the user issues the second instruction information including the content to instruct to release the specific posture of the user or to stop the specific operation from the instruction unit, and change the posture of the user. In the state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation by returning to the original posture from the state in which the user has moved, or by stopping the continuous movement of the predetermined body part as the specific operation. The user can correctly recognize the end of the massage to be performed with the second instruction information, and can return the user to a posture before changing to a specific posture or performing a specific operation at an appropriate timing, A series of massages, including the case where the body is received in the original posture, can be executed accurately, and the massage effect can be given without difficulty.

  In addition, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention may be configured such that the instruction unit performs the massage performed after the confirmation unit recognizes the state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation, by the confirmation unit. Issue third instruction information including contents instructing the user to reply to the evaluation of the effect of the user, and the control unit issues a response issued by the user according to the instruction of the third instruction information. Can be obtained.

  Thus, according to the disclosure of the present invention, the third instruction information is issued from the instruction unit, and the confirmation unit recognizes the state in which the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation. While giving the user an instruction to respond to the user's evaluation of the effect, the control unit makes it possible to acquire information issued by the user according to the third instruction information, and to perform the effect of the executed massage. By allowing the control unit to grasp how the user is evaluating, when a massage that assumes a state of taking a specific posture of the user or performing a specific operation is actually performed, Based on the information issued by the user, the control unit can grasp whether or not the effect of the executed massage matches the user's wish, and thereafter, the map including the specific posture and the specific operation of the user thereafter. Including determination of executability of over di-, the determination of such wide settings and combinations change massage can be performed in consideration of the evaluation of the user himself can set the massage to suit user execution.

  Further, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention, if necessary, before the instruction unit emits the first instruction information to the user, allows the user to perform the specific posture based on the first instruction information. The state of taking a massage or the state of performing the specific operation is grasped by the confirmation unit, and then information relating to the content of the massage to be executed is issued to the user.

  As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, before the first instruction information is issued from the instruction unit, the confirmation unit grasps the state in which the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation according to the instruction information. By issuing the content of the massage scheduled to be executed from the instruction unit, in a state where the user knows in advance the content of the massage to be performed from now on, by being able to receive the instruction information corresponding to the massage, The user understands the contents of the massage and recognizes that posture change and continuous body movement based on the instruction information are indispensable, and the user actively changes the posture and continuously Motivation to move can be given to encourage the user to move the body of the instructed user to take a specific posture or to perform an actual action to perform a specific action. Ku securely users of to realize a transition to a state in which the state or specific operation to take a specific posture can impart appropriate massage effect.

  In addition, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention may be configured such that one or a plurality of predetermined parts supporting the body of the user in the massage machine are provided with the first instruction information to the user by the instruction unit. When issued, the position is adjusted so as to promote a change in the posture of the user to a specific posture according to the instruction of the first instruction information or a movement of the body related to execution of the specific operation of the user.

  Thus, according to the disclosure of the present invention, when the first instruction information is issued from the instruction unit, the predetermined portion of the massage machine that instructs the user's body is moved to the specific posture of the user based on the first instruction information. Position is adjusted in advance to correspond to a state of taking a specific operation or a state of performing a specific operation, and when the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation according to the instruction of the first instruction information, each position-adjusted part is By guiding the user to move smoothly without obstructing the movement of the user's body, the user can appropriately assist the user in the specific posture and movement related to the specific operation based on the instruction information, and smoothly The state can be shifted to a state in which the user takes a specific posture or a state in which a specific operation is performed, so that the burden on the user can be reduced and the relaxing effect by the massage can be secured without being impaired.

  Further, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention is disposed at a predetermined position of the massage machine as necessary, and the user changes the posture to the specific posture or executes the specific operation according to the instruction of the first instruction information. In this state, an auxiliary support portion is provided to assist in maintaining a state of taking a specific posture or maintaining a state of performing a specific operation in contact with a part of the moved body.

  As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, when the user moves the body and takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation in accordance with the instruction of the first instruction information, the auxiliary instruction unit provided in the massage machine By supporting and supporting a part of the body that has been moved, it is possible to significantly reduce the burden on the user when the user maintains a specific posture after a change in posture or continues to perform a specific operation. Can easily maintain a state of taking a specific posture or performing a specific operation, and can reliably perform a massage as intended beforehand on a body after a posture change or during a specific operation, and appropriately generate a desired massage effect be able to.

  Further, the massage machine according to the disclosure of the present invention has one or more massage mechanisms that are moved by a predetermined drive source, and performs a massage for the user with the massage mechanism while supporting the body of the user. In a massage machine, a control unit that controls an operation state of the massage mechanism, and for a user who receives massage by the massage mechanism, the user moves at least a part of a body to change a posture from a normal posture, An instruction unit for issuing first instruction information including a content for instructing to continuously move at least a part of the first instruction information, wherein the control unit issues the first instruction information to the user. Then, the user changes his / her posture in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit, and takes a specific posture after the posture change, or the user changes at least one of the body in accordance with the instruction. Continuously moving state of performing a specific operation, when externally obtained contents information of the certified performs control so as to perform a massage the massaging mechanism.

  As described above, according to the disclosure of the present invention, an instruction to issue first instruction information to a user who is going to receive a massage to change the posture of the user or to continuously move the body The first instruction information is issued from the instructing unit to the user, and the user moves his / her body in accordance with the instruction from the instructing unit and takes a specific posture. An external confirmation unit discriminates and recognizes a state in which a specific operation for continuously moving the unit is performed, and the control unit obtains information on the content that has recognized the state from the external confirmation unit, and the user can check the state of the body. When a massage is performed on the predetermined body part of the user who has become in a state different from the previous posture by moving the body or on a massage target part including the vicinity of this part, the shadow on the predetermined body part by the massage is performed. In the case where the body does not change its posture or is not continuously moved, by changing from the massage by the same massage target part, the user is able to perform It is possible to realize stimulation as a new massage different from the existing massage that was performed without changing the posture of the body or moving the body continuously, and it is possible to perform massage efficiently, muscle stiffness and pain due to massage It can further promote relaxation and recovery from fatigue. In addition, when the control unit obtains information indicating that the user has correctly moved the body as instructed by the instruction information, the massage is executed, so that a preset massage of the body can be performed as desired. The massage can be performed accurately on the spot, the massage effect can be reliably obtained, and when the user does not move the body as instructed, the adverse effect on the body due to the massage can be prevented.

It is a perspective view of the massage machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the massage machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a mechanical unit in the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view on the back side of the machine unit in the massage machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a small amount of kneading ball protrusion by a mechanical unit in the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a large amount of kneading ball protrusion by a mechanical unit in the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a first instruction information output state from an instruction unit in the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation state of a backrest portion and a leg support portion that encourage a user to change a posture in the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a posture change process of a user on the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a specific posture transition state of the user on the massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view of each backrest part contact state in a normal posture and a specific posture of a user in the massage machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a massage execution state explanatory view in the massage machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a massage execution state explanatory view to a user who takes a specific posture in the massage machine concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view of execution of specific massage based on a user's posture change in the 1st example of the massage machine concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of specific massage execution based on a user's attitude | position change in the 2nd example of the massage machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the execution state of the air cell massage for the hand and arm in the normal posture and the specific posture of the user in the third specific example of the massage machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a first instruction information output from an instruction unit and an information transmission state from a communication terminal to a user in a massage machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view of a user's specific posture shift state on the massage machine concerning a fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view of a specific posture shift state of a user using another communication terminal on a massage machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a first instruction information output state from an instruction unit in a massage machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a massage execution state explanatory view to a user who performs a specific operation in a massage machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment of the present invention)
Hereinafter, a massage machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, an example of a so-called massage chair type (chair-shaped) massage machine that performs a massage while supporting a seated user will be described.

  In each of the drawings, the massage machine 1 according to the present embodiment is mounted on the floor surface and stably supports the entire chair, and supports the buttocks of the user above the base portion 11. A seat portion 12, a backrest portion 13 that supports the back of the user at the rear side of the seat portion 12, an armrest portion 14 that supports the user's elbow or forearm portion on both left and right sides of the seat portion 12, and a front side of the seat portion 12. A leg support unit 15 for supporting the user's leg, an operation unit 30 for receiving various operation inputs of the user relating to the massage, a control unit 40 for controlling the operation states of a plurality of mounted massage mechanisms, And a confirmation unit 90 that determines a state in which the user has changed his or her posture in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit 45.

  In the massage machine according to the present embodiment, the user has its buttocks supported by the seat 12, the back supported by the backrest 13, the elbows and forearms supported by the armrests 14, and the legs and feet supported by the legs. In a normal posture in a state of being seated while being supported by the support portion 15, the massage is mainly received. However, a specific massage can be received in a state where the user moves a part of the body to change the posture from the normal posture (specific posture). In this case, before executing the massage, the instruction information of the content for instructing the user to change the posture from the normal posture is issued from the instruction unit 45, and the confirmation unit 90 performs the identification according to the instruction by the user. This is a mechanism for confirming the posture.

  The base section 11 integrally supports the seat section 12, the backrest section 13, the armrest section 14, and the leg support section 15, which constitute each section of the chair. The seat portion 12 is attached to the base portion 11 so that the inclination angle of the seat surface can be adjusted, and performs a massage with a built-in massage mechanism while supporting the buttocks and thighs of the user with the seat surface. Things. The massage mechanism of the seat 12 includes a buttocks air cell 71 and a thigh air cell 72 that operate by air supply and discharge. An air pump 70 for operating these air cells by supplying and discharging air is provided in a space below the seat 12.

  The backrest 13 has a surface shape adapted to the shape of a person's back, and is disposed so as to be capable of adjusting the inclination angle with respect to the base 11 and the seat 12. Inside the backrest 13, a massage mechanism for performing massage is provided. It is a configuration provided.

  Inside the backrest 13, a mechanical unit 50 in which a pair of left and right kneading balls 51 and a driving unit 60 for operating the same are integrated, and a backrest while supporting the mechanical unit 50 movably in the vertical direction of the backrest 13. A frame-shaped backrest frame 13a that supports each part of the unit from the inside, and a back air cell 73 and a waist air cell 74 that are activated by the supply and discharge of air by the air pump 70 are provided. Of these, the mechanical unit 50, the back air cell 73, and the waist air cell 74 each constitute a massage mechanism for performing massage.

  In addition, a pair of side walls provided with a massage mechanism such as an air cell on the inner side facing the user are provided on both left and right sides of the backrest 13 so as to protrude from the left arm 13 and the upper arm. You can also give a massage from the person.

  The backrest frame 13a allows the machine unit 50 to move in the vertical direction of the backrest 13 and supports a plurality of horizontal frames in a horizontal direction between a pair of left and right guide frames 13b that support and restrain movement in the other direction. It is transferred and integrally connected to form a substantially ladder-like frame structure.

  The mechanical unit 50 includes a pair of left and right kneading balls 51 for giving a stimulus such as kneading and hitting to the user, a pair of left and right kneading ball support arms 52 for supporting the kneading balls 51 in a protruding state, respectively, A driving unit 60 that moves the kneading balls 51 through the arm 52 in accordance with a massage operation such as tapping, and a base that tiltably supports the driving unit 60 about an axis perpendicular to the vertical direction of the backrest. And a unit 54.

  The drive unit 60 strikes the kneading balls 51 under the control of the control unit 40, and the kneading motor 63 that generates a driving force for causing the kneading balls 51 to perform the kneading massage under the control of the control unit 40. And a beating motor 64 for generating a driving force for performing the massage of the body, and converting the rotational movement output from each motor into a movement corresponding to kneading and beating, and then converting such movement to the kneading ball support arm 52. This is a mechanism similar to that used in a known massage machine, which includes a kneading mechanism and a hitting mechanism (not shown) for transmitting to the kneading balls 51 via the CPU, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The kneading mechanism causes the kneading ball support arm 52 to swing continuously by the rotation of the kneading motor 63 based on the control of the control unit 40. The massaging ball 51 attached to one end of the massaging ball support arm 52 swings up and down, left and right, and back and forth while drawing a continuous trajectory with the movement of the massaging ball support arm 52, thereby realizing a massaging massage. it can.

  The hitting mechanism swings the kneading ball support arm 52 around a predetermined position by rotation of the hitting motor 64, and the rocking of the kneading ball support arm 52 causes the kneading ball 51 at one end of the arm to move back and forth. It is a mechanism that realizes a beating massage by swinging (reciprocating).

  The base section 54 supports the driving section 60 in a tiltable manner. In addition, the base section 54 includes a lifting / lowering motor 57 for generating a driving force for lifting / lowering the mechanical unit under the control of the control section 40, and a control section And a forward / backward motor 58 for generating a driving force for tilting the drive unit 60 based on the control of the control unit 40.

  The mechanical unit 50 is supported by the pair of guide frames 13b so that the side ends of the base portion 54 can be moved up and down, so that the mechanical unit 50 is placed between the guide frames 13b. It is configured to be movable. Then, based on the control of the control unit 40, the elevating motor 57 operates and the base unit 54 runs in the guide frame 13b, so that the entire mechanical unit 50 including the base unit 54 moves along the guide frame 13b. The mechanism moves vertically in the backrest 13, so that the position of the kneading balls 51 in the backrest 13 (the part to be massaged by the kneading balls) can be changed up and down.

  Then, the mechanical unit 50 moves in the vertical direction of the backrest 13 as described above under the control of the control unit 40 in accordance with the content of the set massage, and adjusts the vertical position of the massaging ball 51, By the tilting of the kneading balls 51 and the driving unit 60 by the operation of the advance / retreat motor 58, the amount of protrusion of the kneading balls 51 toward the user is adjusted.

  When performing massage of massage and beating, after the movement and position adjustment of such massage balls 51 to the target position of massage, or in parallel with the movement of massage balls 51, the control unit 40 determines the type of massage. Then, the kneading and hitting motors of the drive unit 60 in the mechanical unit 50 are operated to cause the kneading balls 51 to perform a motion corresponding to the set massage such as kneading and hitting.

  The armrests 14 are disposed on both sides of the seat 12 and move back and forth with the tilt of the backrest 13 with respect to the base 11 and the seat 12 to stably support the forearm of the user. This is the configuration. The armrest 14 is provided with a hand-arm air cell 75 that is operated by the supply and discharge of air by the air pump 70, and is configured to be able to massage the hands and forearms of the user.

  When performing massage using the air cell 75 for the hand and arm in the armrest portion 14, in principle, the forearm and the hand of the user are placed with the palm (palm) left and right with the radial side of the forearm and the thumb side of the hand up. The arm rests 14 are placed facing each other, and this is the normal posture of the forearm and the hand.

  The leg support portion 15 is located on the front side of the seat portion 12 and is disposed so as to be tiltable around the front end of the seat portion 12, and the tilt angle is adjusted by an actuator (not shown) below the seat portion. is there. The leg support 15 is operated by air supply and discharge by the air pump 70, and includes a leg air cell 76 as a massage mechanism for a portion below the knee of the leg and a foot side air cell 77 as a massage mechanism for the foot. It is a built-in configuration. In addition, the leg support 15 may be provided with massage means such as a roller for pressing the leg while moving up and down.

The operation unit 30 includes a number of switches and a display unit that receive various operation inputs to the massage machine, is detachably mounted on a stand 31 on the side of the massage machine 1, and transmits an operation input related to massage to the control unit 40. Is what you do. The position of the stand 31 is adjustable so that the positions of the switches and the display unit of the operation unit 30 are optimal for the user.
The operation unit 30 is integrally provided with an instruction unit 45 for outputting a voice to the user and a confirmation unit 90 for receiving a voice input as a response from the user.

  The control unit 40 adjusts each of the other movable parts of the massage mechanism and the massage machine to a state corresponding to the user based on the detection result obtained by executing the position detection of each part of the body of the user in advance, For the massage mechanism and the other movable parts, control for performing appropriate massage is performed on the basis of the operation of the operation unit 30, the contents of the massage recorded and set in advance, and the information of the detection result.

  The control unit 40 has a hardware configuration as a computer including a CPU, a memory, an input / output interface, and the like, and has a mechanism for operating the computer as the control unit 40 by a program stored in the memory or the like. The computer constituting the control unit 40 may be a microcomputer integrally formed with a CPU, a memory, a ROM, and the like.

  The computer unit that constitutes the control unit 40 is disposed in a predetermined space inside the massage machine 1 such as directly below the seat 12 so as to be able to communicate with the operation unit 30 and various motors of the mechanical unit 50 and the like. Each of the actuators for tilting the seat 12, the backrest 13, and the leg support 15 is electrically connected to the air pump 70, and the position of each part of the body of the user is detected based on a preset position detection program. The operation of these drive mechanisms is controlled by a control signal output and by a control signal output based on the set massage data when performing massage.

  In addition, the control unit 40 is also electrically connected to signal output means such as an encoder that outputs the displacement amount of the mechanical unit 50 and each actuator, and controls the state of the mechanical unit 50, the seat 12, the backrest 13, In addition, the operation control of the driving means such as the motor and the actuator is performed while grasping the state such as the inclination of the leg supporting portion 15 and the like.

  The control unit 40 is configured to operate a massage course in which a basic massage function and a plurality of massage functions, which are selected and instructed by the user on the operation unit 30, are grouped together so as to be automatically executable in a predetermined order. Based on the instruction data from 30, the data of the function or massage course selected by the user is read from the storage unit of the control unit 40, and a control signal based on the data is output, and each massage mechanism, specifically, By operating the mechanical unit 50 and / or the air pump 70, the user can perform a massage function selected by the user or a massage by a massage course by the mechanical massage by the kneading balls 51 of the mechanical unit 50 and / or the air cell massage. And

  In addition, the control unit 40 controls the mechanical unit 50 to detect the position of each part of the body of the user prior to the massage similarly to a known massage machine, and moves the mechanical unit 50 from the initial position in the backrest 13 to the guide frame 13b. In the process of moving the massaging ball 51 along the user, sequentially obtains a change in pressure on the massaging ball 51 from the user side leaning against the backrest portion 13, a change in the inclination of the massaging ball 51, and the like. Based on the information, the user's shoulder position, spine line, and waist position can also be detected.

  In addition, the control unit 40 controls the instruction unit 45 to output the audio of the instruction information, obtains the determination result of the user's state from the confirmation unit 90, and provides a massage machine corresponding to the instruction content of the instruction information. Each part is controlled. For example, when the first instruction information is issued by the instruction unit 45 and the predetermined state of the user is grasped by the confirmation unit 90, the user in a state of taking a specific posture or performing a specific operation according to the instruction of the instruction information. The operation control of each massage mechanism is performed so as to execute a specific massage for the body of the subject.

  When the confirmation unit 90 detects a change in the user's posture according to the instruction of the instruction information from the instruction unit 45, the control unit 40 changes from the state of the previous posture with the change in the posture. Control is performed so that each massage mechanism executes a predetermined massage including a predetermined body part expected to be or a vicinity of this part as a massage target part.

  Specifically, for example, when the specific posture after the posture change is a posture in which both hands are raised, as the body predetermined part whose state changes with the change to the posture, the body extends vertically. Movement of the mechanical unit 50 with the protruding massaging balls 51 abutting the body to the predetermined target range of massage from the waist to the shoulder of the back, including the muscle part from the shoulder to the back, which changes state. The control unit 40 controls to perform the “stretch” massage, in which the rolling to be performed is applied with the moving direction being upward, and the massage target portion on the back is pushed up by the massaging ball 51 and extended.

  In this case, the control unit 40 applies a massage corresponding to the specific posture after the user changes the posture from the normal posture to the massage target portion of the user's body, which is different from the massage for the user in the normal posture. Can be controlled to be executed by each massage mechanism.

  For example, when the specific posture is a posture in which both hands are raised, the control unit 40 performs a state different from the case of the normal posture, specifically, a state in which the relative positional relationship with the backrest unit 13 is slightly changed. The strength of the push-up with the kneading balls 51 depending on the position of the back (the protrusion of the kneading balls toward the body side) differs from the "stretch" massage in the normal posture for a predetermined range from the waist to the shoulder of the back. The control is performed so as to perform a special “stretch” massage in which the amount of the massage ball 51 is changed or the moving speed of the massaging ball 51 above the backrest is changed.

  In addition, when the first instruction information is issued to the user by the instruction unit 45, the control unit 40 transmits a second instruction to the backrest unit 13 and the leg support unit 15 supporting the user's body in the massage machine. Control is performed to adjust the position so as to promote the movement of the body according to the change in the posture of the user according to the instruction of the one instruction information.

  The instruction unit 45 outputs information such as instruction information including the content of the instruction to the user as audio information at an appropriate timing before or during the execution of the massage based on the control by the control unit 40, Information is issued to the user so that the user can receive the information.

  The instruction unit 45 is included in the massage course, or instructed to execute the massage directly by the user's operation, when a specific massage is scheduled to be performed on the assumption of a specific posture of the user, at a timing immediately before that. The first instruction information is issued to the user.

  The first instruction information includes a content for instructing the user to change the posture by moving at least a part of the body. When the user moves the body in accordance with the instruction of the first instruction information, it shifts to a specific posture, the specific massage assuming this specific posture, that is, with the posture change to the specific posture of the user, A massage in which a predetermined part of the body or its vicinity that changes from the state of the normal posture or the vicinity thereof is included in the massage target part can be received without any problem.

  Specifically, for example, when performing the “stretch” massage with the massaging ball 51 in a posture in which both hands are raised, the user is instructed to “raise both hands” as instruction information. Is output from the instruction unit 45. The user is required to raise both hands in accordance with this instruction so that the "stretch" massage can be properly received.

  In addition, the instruction unit 45 newly issues second instruction information to the user when a specific massage for a body in a specific posture of the user is executed by each massage mechanism and the massage is completed.

  The second instruction information includes at least one of a body that is considered to have moved in response to a change in the posture when the specific posture is released, that is, when the confirmation unit 90 recognizes a state in which the user takes the specific posture. The part includes instructions for the user to move at least a part of the body and restore it. When the user moves the body in accordance with the instruction of the second instruction information, the user returns to the posture before changing to the specific posture, and is in a state where a normal massage corresponding to this posture can be received as before.

  Specifically, for example, when the massage of the “stretch” by the kneading balls 51 is executed and ended in a posture in which both hands are raised, the user is instructed to use “two hands” as the second instruction information. Is lowered from the instruction unit 45. The user is required to lower both hands in accordance with this instruction and return to the normal posture where the forearm and the hands are placed on the armrests 14.

  Further, the instruction unit 45 can also issue third instruction information to the user at a predetermined timing such as when the specific massage to the user's body is executed and ended by each massage mechanism. .

  The third instruction information includes a content instructing the user to reply to the user's evaluation of the effect of the massage performed after the confirmation unit 90 has grasped the state of the user's specific posture. It is. When the user utters information relating to the answer according to the instruction of the third instruction information as a voice, and this is received by the confirmation unit 90 or input through the input unit of the operation unit 30, this information is acquired by the control unit 40. You.

  In addition, before issuing the first instruction information to the user, the instruction unit 45 is executed after the confirmation unit 90 grasps the state in which the user takes a specific posture based on the first instruction information. Information on the contents of the scheduled massage (specific massage) can be issued to the user.

  The instruction unit 45 is configured to emit the instruction information as a sound that can be directly received by the user with the ear, but is not limited to this, and outputs the information as information that can be directly received as a stimulus by the user's sensory organs. If so, for example, the instruction unit may be a display device such as a display unit of the operation unit 30 or an independent display, and the instruction information may be issued as video information that can be seen by a user. The indicating unit may emit information in another format, such as transmitting a tactile stimulus such as vibration having a characteristic to the surface (skin) of the user's body. In addition, the instruction information is associated in advance with a change in posture, and if the received user can understand how to change the posture, long and short electronic sounds, vibrations, blinking of color-coded light, etc. The information may be simplified or encoded information.

  The confirmation unit 90 determines whether or not the user has changed the posture in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit 45 and has taken a specific posture after the posture change, or the user has continuously performed at least a part of the body in accordance with the instruction. If it is determined whether or not the user is performing a specific operation, and if the user is in a state of taking a specific posture or performing a specific operation, information to that effect is transmitted to the control unit 40.

  More specifically, prior to the determination unit 90 determining whether the user is in a specific posture or performing a specific operation, the first instruction information is transmitted to the user from the instruction unit 45 as a sound output unit. At the same time as or shortly after the sound is emitted, information for inquiring the user as to whether or not the user is in a specific posture or performing a specific operation is output.

  The confirmation unit 90 receives information relating to the response of the user, which is uttered as a voice in response to the inquiry to the user, and determines and recognizes the state in which the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation by analyzing the information. It is.

  Specifically, for example, when the specific posture is a posture in which both hands are raised, the instruction unit 45 outputs the first instruction information and "Please raise both hands. Reply when raised." Or, a little after the first instruction information is issued, information that asks, "Is your hand raised?" When the user replies “Yes” to such a question, the confirmation unit 90 that has received the voice information determines that the user is in a specific posture with both hands raised. Then, based on the information of the certification by the confirmation unit 90, the control unit 40 controls each massage mechanism to execute a specific massage for the body of the user who takes the specific posture.

  On the other hand, when the user replies “No” to the inquiry to the user output from the instruction unit 45 or does not reply within a predetermined time, the confirmation unit 90 determines that the user is in the specific posture. It is not determined that the massager is in the taking state, and accordingly, control for causing each massage mechanism to execute a specific massage in the control unit 40 is not performed.

  In addition, the confirmation unit 90 can also serve as an input unit of a voice uttered by the user, so that information uttered by the user can be used for control by the control unit 40. For example, when the user issues a response to evaluate the effect of the massage as voice according to the instruction of the third instruction information, the voice information is input to the confirmation unit 90 as an input unit, and this information is input. It is obtained by the control unit 40.

  Next, a massage execution state of the massage machine according to the present embodiment will be described. As a premise, the main power of the massage machine 1 is turned on in a state where the user is seated on the massage machine 1 and the back leans on the backrest portion 13, the massage machine 1 is activated, and the body shape of the user is detected. Preparation operation before the start of the massage, adjustment of the inclination angle of the backrest 13 and the like are completed, and further, an operation state instruction such as a massage course is input by the user, and the control unit 40 transmits the massage ball or the like to the user. It is assumed that a massage by a massage mechanism is to be performed.

  In the massage course to be executed, if the user changes the posture to a posture in which both hands are raised, the posture change causes the posture to change from a normal posture to a state in which the body is extended vertically. Including a muscular region from the shoulder to the back, a predetermined range from the waist to the shoulder of the back as a massage target part, while pushing up the massaging balls 51 with the pair of massaging balls 51 in the backrest portion 13 together with the mechanical unit 50. The process of performing a “stretch” massage, moving from bottom to top, is to be incorporated.

During the course of the massage, when reaching a stage immediately before the execution of the “stretch” massage as a specific massage accompanied by a change in the posture of the user, the control unit 40 first sends the content of the next massage from the instruction unit 45. Is output as audio information.
In more detail, the instruction unit 45 outputs audio information such as "I'm going to" stretch "my back with a massage ball."

  Thus, before the instruction unit 45 issues the first instruction information including the posture change instruction to the user, the user is notified of the content of the specific massage to be performed, thereby giving the posture to the user. Motivates the body to move for change, and encourages behavior to actually change posture.

  Subsequently, based on the control by the control unit 40, the instructing unit 45 instructs the user to move a part of the body to change the posture from the normal posture, specifically, “raising both hands and raising the back. Please extend it. "The first instruction information including the instruction content is issued to the user as audio information (see FIG. 7).

  According to the instruction of the instruction information, the user raises his / her arms above the shoulders with his / her hands positioned above his / her head and stretches his / her back. (See FIG. 10).

  As the posture of the user changes to a specific posture with both hands raised, the muscle part from the shoulder to the back changes from a normal posture to a state in which the muscle extends vertically in the body. It is not possible to directly or indirectly apply a stimulus to the stretched muscle part in a normal posture with both hands lowered, so the "stretch" to the massage target part including such a muscle part or the vicinity thereof is performed. Massage can provide a different massage effect from massage to the same massage target portion performed in a normal posture.

  The user moves his / her body in response to the instruction of the instruction information issued to the user, and causes a necessary and sufficient posture change. There is no need to provide a special mechanism for moving the body, and the cost associated with achieving a change in the posture of the user in the massage machine can be reduced.

  At the same time that the first instruction information is issued from the instruction unit 45, the control unit 40 also prompts the user to raise his / her both hands in accordance with the instruction of the first instruction information. Move. More specifically, the user tilts the backrest 13 in the direction in which the backrest 13 is tilted and in the direction in which the leg support 15 is raised, so that the user is in a posture in which the user is laid down as a whole (see FIGS. 8, 9, and 10).

  In addition, in preparation for “stretch” massage, the control unit 40 moves the mechanical unit 50 downward with respect to the guide frame 13 b by operating the elevating motor 57, lowers the position of the kneading balls 51, and performs “stretch”. Is located at the lower part of the backrest 13 which is the initial position. In addition, the control unit 40 operates the forward / backward motor 58 to tilt the drive unit 60 together with the kneading balls 51, adjusts the amount of protrusion of the kneading balls 51 toward the user, and places the kneading balls 51 on the backrest. 13 so that the rear part of the body of the user leaning can be pushed up.

  Further, the control unit 40 activates the leg air cell 76 of the leg support unit 15 to restrain the leg so that the user's body does not shift in the vertical direction of the backrest during the “stretch” massage.

  After the first instruction information is issued, at a timing when it is expected that the user has changed his or her posture in accordance with the instruction of the instruction information, the control unit 40 transmits the information of the content inquiring from the instruction unit 45, "Is your hands raised?" Output.

  On the other hand, if the user replies “No”, the confirmation unit 90 receives the voice information related to this response, and from the information content, the confirmation unit 90 sets the user to the specific posture with both hands raised. It is determined that there is no and it is certified. If the user does not reply, the confirmation unit 90 does not recognize that the user is in a specific posture with both hands raised. In this way, since the confirmation unit 90 does not recognize that the user is in the specific posture with both hands raised, the control unit 40 performs the “stretch” for the body of the user with the specific posture with both hands raised. Is not performed to cause each massage mechanism to execute the massage, and it is possible to prevent the "stretch" massage from being accidentally executed on the body of the user who is not in the state of taking the specific posture.

  On the other hand, in response to the inquiry to the user output from the instruction unit 45, when the user replies “Yes”, the confirmation unit 90 receives the voice information related to the response, and the confirmation unit 90 Judge and recognize the state of taking a specific posture with both hands raised. By transmitting the information of the authorization in the confirmation unit 90 to the control unit 40, the control unit 40 executes the “stretch” massage. Specifically, the mechanical unit 50 is operated so that the kneading balls 51 start to advance upward from the backrest.

  The “stretch” by the kneading balls 51 is to move the kneading balls 51 together with the mechanical unit 50 upward while pressing a part of the back of the backrest portion front side with the protruding kneading balls 51, and the kneading balls 51 are moved to the back. By moving upward along the back while maintaining the abutment, and continuously applying a stimulus that pushes up from below in a predetermined range from the waist to the shoulder of the back, a massage is performed to stretch the back (see FIG. 12).

  In the posture in which the user's hands are raised, the back is also affected, and, in the case of the normal posture in which the hands are not raised, the waist of the back is relatively moved in the direction of lifting from the backrest portion in the massage target portion. On the other hand, the shoulder portion of the back is relatively moved in a direction pressed against the backrest (see FIG. 11). In order to properly perform the “stretch” massage in response to this, in the execution of the massage, the protruding amount of the kneading balls 51 is increased in the waist portion of the back as compared with the case of the same massage in the normal posture. Thus, adjustment is made so that the intensity of the stimulus can be ensured, and the amount of the protruding mass of the kneading balls 51 is reduced at the shoulder portion of the back so that the stimulus does not become excessive (see FIG. 12). In this way, a “stretch” massage with both hands up, changing the quality of the massage itself, is different from a similar massage in the normal posture, a specific posture after the posture change of the user Is performed, and a special massage effect that cannot be obtained at all in a normal posture can be given, and the satisfaction of the user can be enhanced.

  When the “stretching” massage by the kneading balls 51 in the specific posture in which the user raises both hands and the user raises both hands after the preset time has elapsed, the instructing unit 45 identifies the user to the user. The second instruction information including the content for instructing the user to release the posture is issued to the user as audio information.

Specifically, audio information including the content of the instruction “Please lower both hands.” Is output from the instruction unit 45 as the second instruction information.
The user lowers both hands in accordance with the instruction of the second instruction information, and assumes the original normal posture with the forearm and the hand resting on the armrest 14.

  At the same time that the second instruction information is issued from the instruction unit 45, the control unit 40 performs the next massage with the backrest unit 13 and the leg support unit 15 in order to prompt the user to lower both hands and release the specific posture. Except in the case where the operation is not changed, the leg air cell 76 of the leg support portion 15 is actuated to release the restraint of the leg, and the backrest portion 13 is lifted and raised. Are tilted in the downward direction, respectively, so that the user is initially seated.

  When the user returns to the normal posture before changing to the specific posture, the subsequent massage is in a state of being received as a normal massage. By returning to a natural and comfortable posture, the degree of relaxation by massage can be increased.

Following this, the instruction unit 45 outputs third instruction information including a content instructing the user to reply to the evaluation of the effect of the executed “stretch” massage by the user, and outputs the third instruction information to the user. Emit as information.
More specifically, the instruction unit 45 outputs audio information including the content “How was the massage?” As the third instruction information.

  According to the instruction of the third instruction information, the user utters the answer information for evaluating the effect of the massage as a voice, and the information is received by the confirmation unit 90 or the user inputs the answer information through the input unit of the operation unit 30. When input, this information is acquired by the control unit 40 and is used by the control unit 40 to determine whether or not the massage can be adopted in a future massage course.

  In addition, the effect of the massage is not limited to the confirmation by acquiring the information of the answer from the user based on the third instruction information, but the change between the massage ball 51 (treatment element) and the body of the user. After massage, if it is detected that the area around the massage is softer than before the massage due to loosening, the effect of massage is more objective. Can be confirmed.

  After the instruction unit 45 issues the third instruction information, when the acquisition of the information of the answer from the user is completed or when a predetermined time set in advance for the answer has elapsed, the control unit 40 sets the next time in the massage course. Or the operation of each part is stopped as the massage course ends, and a series of processes related to the execution of the massage ends.

  As described above, the massage machine according to the present embodiment is provided with the instruction unit 45 that issues the first instruction information including the instruction content for changing the posture of the user to the user who wants to receive the massage. A confirmation unit 90 is provided which is capable of determining whether the user has taken a specific posture by moving the body in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit 45, and the first instruction information is issued from the instruction unit 45 to the user. And a predetermined part of the user's body in which the user takes a specific posture in accordance with the instruction information, and the user moves his / her body to be in a state different from the previous posture. Or, when a massage is performed on a massage target location including the vicinity of the body, the effect of the massage on a predetermined body part is such that the body does not change its posture or is not continuously moved. In this case, since it is different from the massage by the same massage target portion, the massage is performed without changing the posture of the user or continuously moving the body with respect to the predetermined body part or the vicinity thereof. It is possible to realize stimulation as a new massage different from the existing massage that has been performed, and to perform massage efficiently, thereby further alleviating muscle stiffness and pain, and relieving fatigue by the massage. In addition, by performing the massage when the confirmation unit 90 detects that the user has correctly moved the body as instructed by the instruction information, the preset massage is applied to a desired part of the body. Accurately, the massage effect can be reliably obtained, and when the user does not move the body as instructed, it is possible to prevent adverse effects on the body due to the massage.

  In the massage machine according to the embodiment, the confirmation unit 90 receives voice information as a response to the posture change of the user in response to the information of the content about the posture change from the instruction unit 45, and based on the contents of the response. The system is configured to determine whether the user is in a specific posture by using a specific posture.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other confirmation units that can objectively determine the state based on the movement of the user's body. May be used.

  For example, the confirmation unit may be configured to discriminate and certify a state where the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation in accordance with an instruction from an image of the user captured by a camera (imaging unit). In addition, the confirmation unit acquires a change in pressure detected by a pressure sensor provided at a part facing the user's body at a backrest, a seat, an armrest, a leg support, and the like, and features of the pressure change. Thus, a configuration in which the user takes a specific posture in accordance with an instruction or performs a specific operation can be determined and recognized.

  In addition, the confirmation unit is configured to inflate each air cell with respect to the user's body, continuously detect the internal pressure of the air cell, and take a specific posture of the user or perform a specific operation based on a change in the internal pressure. May be determined. Furthermore, the confirmation unit is a switch or a sensor that detects contact, and in a state where the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation according to an instruction, a predetermined portion of the massage machine that can contact a predetermined body part moved by the user. Alternatively, the switch or the sensor may be provided.

  In addition, the confirmation unit detects the movement of the user's body with a non-contact type Doppler sensor using a vibration sensor or a radio wave provided in the massage machine, and a state in which the user takes a specific posture according to the instruction from the detection result or A configuration in which the state in which the specific operation is performed is determined and authorized may be adopted.

  In the massage machine according to the above-described embodiment, the instructing unit 45 outputs information about the content of the inquiry about the posture change, and if the user makes a reply that does not affirm the posture change or does not make a reply, the confirmation unit 90 Although it is assumed that the user is not in a state of taking a specific posture, the control unit 40 is configured not to execute a specific massage. When the posture is changed but the post-change posture cannot be maintained, when a response indicating negative is issued, the control unit 40 determines based on the information of the response received by the confirmation unit 90 as the voice input unit. It may be configured to perform control so as to stop the execution of a specific massage.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
In the massage machine according to the first embodiment, in a state where the user has changed to a posture in which both hands are raised, the arms raised above the shoulders are supported by the user himself, and the massage machine side uses the user. Means for maintaining the changed posture are not particularly provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a second embodiment, a part of the user's body moved along with the posture change is used. A configuration may be adopted in which the massage machine is provided with an auxiliary support portion that contacts and assists in maintaining the posture.
As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 13, a handle portion 13 d protruding from the upper and lower ends of the backrest portion 13 can be provided.

  By lifting the hands above the head and raising the arms above the shoulders from the normal posture, the weight of the arms is reduced by preventing the user from gripping the handle portion 13d as an auxiliary support portion and keeping them apart. Is supported by the handle portion 13d, the positions of both hands are determined, and both arms are stabilized, so that the user can easily maintain the posture after the posture change. The positional relationship between the handle portion 13d and the backrest portion 13 can be adjusted according to the user's physique.

  After the user changes the posture by raising both hands from the normal posture according to the instruction of the first instruction information, the relaxation effect by the massage can be maintained by the assist of the handle portion 13d so that the posture after the change can be maintained with less burden. It is not necessary to impair, and it is possible for the user to hold the posture after the posture change without difficulty, to reliably perform the intended massage on the predetermined part of the body, and to appropriately generate the desired massage effect. .

  Immediately before or at the same time as when the user raises both hands and grasps the handle portion 13d by hand in accordance with the instruction of the instruction information, the user tilts the backrest 13 in the direction of tilting down similarly to the above-described embodiment to increase the angle of the backrest 13 relative to the seat 12. Thus, the user can easily shift to the posture in which both hands are raised.

  In this case, at a predetermined position of the handle 13d as an auxiliary support, a sensor for detecting a state in which the handle 13d is grasped by hand or a switch that switches between ON and OFF when the user grasps the handle 13d by hand is provided. The sensor, the switch, and the like may be provided as a confirmation unit that determines whether or not the user has taken a specific posture with both hands raised according to an instruction from the instruction unit 45.

  With such a confirming unit, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to recognize a state in which the user takes a specific posture with both hands raised as the confirming unit, and to transmit information to that effect to the control unit 40. At 40, it is possible to start the execution of a specific massage on the premise of a change in the posture of the user at an appropriate timing, grasp the state in which the posture of the user has not been changed, and perform the specific massage in that state. Execution can be avoided.

(Third embodiment of the present invention)
In the massage machine according to the first embodiment, the posture in which both hands of the user are raised is set as the content included in the first instruction information issued by the instruction unit 45 and instructing to change the posture of the user. In accordance with the user's posture change according to the instruction, the control unit 40 performs the “stretch” on the massage target location including the muscle region from the shoulder to the back, where a change to an extension state different from the previous posture is expected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, moving both hands in directions other than up or moving a part of the body other than the hands as the instruction content in the first instruction information The position of the body is estimated to change to a state different from the previous posture in accordance with the posture change in accordance with these instructions, or a map including the vicinity of this region is expected. Over as di target portion may be configured to control the control unit 40 to execute the predetermined massage to the body a predetermined portion other than the upper and lower predetermined range of the back.

  As a first specific example, the instruction unit 45 emits voice information to the user as first instruction information, "Please reach out and touch the tip of the armrest." The posture was changed so that the user extended both hands forward according to the instruction of the instruction information and touched the tip of the armrest 14 (see FIG. 14), and the state in which the posture of the user was changed by the confirmation unit 90 was grasped. In this case, with this posture change, it can be expected that the posture will change from the previous posture state to the extended state, and the massage target part including the muscle part from the shoulder to the neck, specifically, to the neck muscle part, by the massaging ball 51 The control unit 40 performs control so as to perform massaging or beating massage.

  With the posture change to the specific posture in which the user's hand is reached, the muscle region from the shoulder to the neck changes from the state before the posture change to the state extended to the outside of the body. Giving a stimulus to the muscle part in the stretched state cannot be realized in a state before the posture change with both hands close to the torso. The tapping massage can provide a massage effect different from the massage performed similarly to the same massage target portion without changing the posture of the user.

  In this case, a sensor for detecting a state in which the distal end of the armrest 14 is touched by a hand or a switch that switches between ON and OFF when the user's hand touches the distal end is provided at the distal end of the armrest portion 14. A switch or the like may be configured to be used as a confirmation unit that determines whether or not the user has taken a specific posture in which the user has extended both hands forward to the tip of the armrest unit 14 in accordance with an instruction from the instruction unit 45.

  As a second specific example, the instruction unit 45 emits voice information to the user as “first step up” as first instruction information. According to the instruction of the instruction information, the user changes the posture so that the lower part of the leg moves forward from the knee to raise the foot (see FIG. 15), and the state where the posture of the user is changed by the confirmation unit 90 is grasped. In this case, the air cell 71 for the buttocks and the thigh to the massage target portion including the muscles of the thighs and the buttocks, which can be expected to change from the state of the normal posture to the stretched or contracted state with the change of the posture, The control unit 40 controls to perform massage by expansion and contraction of the air cell 72 for use.

  With the change in posture of the user to the specific posture with the leg raised, the muscles of the thighs and buttocks change from the state before the posture change to the expanded or contracted state. Giving a stimulus to the muscles in these states cannot be realized in a state before the posture change with the feet lowered, and therefore, the buttocks air cell 71 for a predetermined range from the thigh to the buttocks as a massage target location including such muscles. The massage using the thigh air cell 72 can provide a different massage effect from the massage performed similarly to the same massage target portion without changing the posture of the user.

  As a third specific example, the instruction unit 45 is configured to emit voice information to the user as first instruction information, "Please twist your arm and turn your palm up (down)". The user twists the arm on the armrest unit 14 according to the instruction of the instruction information to change the posture so that the palms of both hands face upward (downward) (see FIG. 16), and the confirmation unit 90 changes the posture of the user. When the state of the hand is grasped, a new hand and arm as a massage target portion of the forearm and the hand in which the direction of the armrest 14 with respect to the hand / arm air cell 75 is changed from the state of the normal posture until then with the change of the posture. The control unit 40 controls the side facing the air cell 75 for massage to perform massage by expansion and contraction of the air cell 75 for hand and arm.

  With the posture change to the specific posture with the palm of the user pointing up (down), the forearm and the hand are shifted from the state before the posture change to the part facing the air cell 75 for the hand and the side. Is changed to a state of facing the air cell. This stimulation of each side of the forearm and the hand cannot be realized in a state before the posture change in which the radial side of the forearm and the thumb side of the hand are directed upward, so that the forearm and the hand The massage by the hand / arm air cell 75 on each side can provide a different massage effect from the massage performed without changing the posture of the user. In addition, the massage to each side of the forearm and the hand can provide a stronger stimulus from the air cell by reducing the distance between the forearm and the hand and the air cell 75 for the hand and arm. It will be a great massage.

  In addition to this, before performing the massage using the kneading balls 51 to the part inside the scapula or the part around the scapula included in the massage course or instructed to be performed by the operation of the user, usually, the massage machine is used. The kneading ball position, which is adjusted to the massage start position near the scapula by the automatic position adjustment function, does not match the correct position near the user's scapula in the normal posture of the user due to the user's body shape etc. In such a case, the instruction unit 45 emits voice information to the user as first instruction information stating "Please shift the body so that the position of the kneading ball is inside the scapula". You can also.

  The user moves the body according to the instruction of the instruction information, changes the posture so that the massaging ball 51 is positioned inside the scapula of the user, and grasps the state where the posture of the user is changed by the confirmation unit 90. If this was done, with this change in posture, the relative position to the kneading ball was changed from the state of the previous normal posture to the vicinity of the kneading ball, the part or shoulder inside the scapula of the user as a massage target location The control unit 40 performs control such that massage such as kneading with the kneading balls 51 is performed on the region around the scapula.

  Also in this case, the stimulation with the massage ball 51 is performed on the portion inside the user's scapula and the portion around the scapula, which is arranged in the vicinity of the massage ball along with the change in the posture of the user, Since the massage ball is not correctly positioned near the shoulder blade of the user and cannot be realized in a state before the posture change, the massage by the massage ball 51 to the body after the posture change according to the instruction of the instruction information is performed by the posture of the user. It is possible to provide an appropriate massage effect different from massage performed in a state in which is not changed.

  Furthermore, before performing the massage using the massage ball 51 to the waist included in the massage course, the influence of the tilting of the backrest 13 and the leg support 15 at the time of another massage performed in advance in the same massage course is considered. As a result, the user's body is displaced, and the massage ball 51, which should be located near the waist at the massage start position below the backrest, is supported by the user's massage machine and In the normal posture, which keeps the state of following the movement as it is, in response to the situation where the user deviates from the user's waist, the first instruction information to the user is "Please sit back deeply on the seat." The instructing unit 45 can emit the voice information of the above.

  In accordance with the instruction of the instruction information, the user moves his body and sits back deeply, and changes his posture so that the kneading balls 51 located at the lower part of the backrest come into contact with the vicinity of the waist of the user. When the state in which is changed is grasped, along with this posture change, the relative position with respect to the kneading ball 51 is changed from the state of the normal posture until then to the vicinity of the kneading ball, and the user as a massage target portion The control unit 40 performs control such that massage such as massage by the massage balls 51 is performed on the waist.

  Also in this case, applying the stimulating ball 51 to the waist of the user positioned near the kneading ball in accordance with the change in the posture of the user means that the kneading ball 51 is correctly positioned near the waist of the user. Since it cannot be realized in the state before the posture change that has not been performed, the massage by the kneading balls 51 on the body after the posture change according to the instruction information is different from the massage performed in a state where the user's posture is not changed. A great massage effect can be provided.

(Fourth embodiment of the present invention)
In the massage machine according to each of the embodiments, the instruction unit 45 is configured to output each instruction information as information that can be directly received as a stimulus by the user's sensory organ, for example, audio information that can be heard by the ear. In a fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 17, the instruction unit 48 has a transmission unit capable of transmitting information to each user, and is carried or used by the user. The information may be output as receivable information by the communication terminal 80 worn on the body of the person.

  Specifically, the instruction unit 48 outputs the instruction information as communication data that can be received by the communication terminal 80 such as a smartphone carried by the user or a wearable device worn on the user's body. The instruction information is transmitted to these communication terminals by wired communication by direct connection via a cable, or by wireless communication by changes in radio waves, light, sound waves, or magnetic fields.

  Then, the communication terminal 80 such as a smartphone or a wearable device transmits the instruction information received from the instruction unit 48 to the user by a sound output from a sound generation unit such as a speaker or an earphone as a transmission unit, or transmits the instruction information to a user such as a smartphone. The user can be notified by display output from a display unit such as a display unit or a video display area of a smart glass (wearable display).

  As described above, the instruction unit 48 is configured to output the instruction information as the communication data received by the communication terminal 80 carried by the user or worn on the body by using the transmission means of the communication terminal 80. Since the instruction included in the instruction information is transmitted to the user in the form of audio or video display, and the user performs an action according to the instruction, the communication terminal 80 which the user has in advance can be transmitted to the instruction information. It is not necessary to provide information output means in a form that can be directly received by the user on the massage machine side by diverting to the transmission of information, and the configuration of the massage machine can be simplified. In addition, since the instruction included in the instruction information is transmitted only to the user through the communication terminal 80, sound and light are inadvertently diffused around the massage machine while ensuring that the instruction can be easily received by the user. It is possible to prevent discomfort to a person other than the user around the massage machine.

  Furthermore, when transmitting an instruction to the user at the communication terminal 80 as described above, after the first instruction information is output, information of the user is obtained by a function mounted on the communication terminal 80, and based on this information, The communication terminal 80 may be configured to perform a process of determining whether the user is in a specific posture or performing a specific operation, that is, the communication terminal 80 may be used as a confirmation unit.

  Specifically, as a first specific example, following the transmission of the first instruction information, the user has actually changed his / her posture in accordance with the instruction of the instruction information, or has continuously moved at least a part of the body. Information is output from the instructing unit 45 and transmitted to the user from the communication terminal 80, and the communication terminal 80 uses a microphone unit mounted on the communication terminal 80 to ask the user for an inquiry to the user. The user receives the voice information of the reply (see FIG. 18), or obtains the reply information by the user himself / herself inputting the contents of the reply using the input means (such as a touch panel) of the communication terminal 80. Then, the communication terminal 80 performs a process of analyzing the information of the response to determine and certify a state in which the user takes a specific posture or a state in which the user performs a specific operation. Will be sent to

  Also, as a second specific example, after transmitting the first instruction information, a camera unit mounted on the communication terminal 80 captures image of the movement of the user's body to obtain image information. By performing a process of analyzing the information, it is possible to determine and certify a state in which the user takes a specific posture or a state in which a specific operation is performed, and send the information of the certified content to the control unit 40 of the massage machine.

  Further, as a third specific example, after transmitting the first instruction information, the motion of the user's body is detected by an acceleration sensor or an angular velocity sensor mounted on the communication terminal 81, and the communication terminal 81 analyzes the detection information. By performing the processing, it is also possible to determine and certify a state in which the user takes a specific posture or a state in which a specific operation is performed, and send information of the certified contents to the control unit 40 of the massage machine (see FIG. 19).

  The communication terminal 80 also serving as the confirmation unit also recognizes a state in which the user takes a specific posture or performs a specific operation as the confirmation unit, and transmits information to that effect to the control unit 40 as in the above-described embodiment. It can be conveyed, and it is possible to start the execution of a specific massage at an appropriate timing in the control unit 40, and grasp a state where the user is not in a specific posture, or a state where a specific operation is not performed, Execution of a specific massage in that state can be avoided.

  In addition, as a configuration for transmitting the information of the result of the authorization by the communication terminal 80 to the control unit 40 of the massage machine, the instruction unit 48 serving as the information transmission means in the massage machine includes a reception unit for receiving the information from the communication terminal 80. It may be allowed to double.

(Fifth Embodiment of the Present Invention)
A massage machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in this embodiment, an example of a massage chair type (chair-shaped) massage machine will be described.

  In each of the figures, the massage machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a base 11, a seat 12, a backrest 13, an armrest 14, a leg support 15, , The operation unit 30, the control unit 40, the instruction unit 45, and the confirmation unit 95. The difference is that the confirmation unit 95 allows the user to move a part of the body in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit 45. It has a configuration for determining a state of performing a specific operation of continuously moving.

  The instruction content included in the instruction information from the instruction unit 45 in the massage machine 1, the state of the user to be determined and confirmed by the confirmation unit 95, and the instruction unit 45 and the confirmation unit 95 in the control unit 40. The points other than the control related to the operation of and the control related to the execution of the specific massage for the user are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the detailed description is omitted.

  In the massage machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the user mainly receives a massage in a normal posture. However, it is also possible to receive a specific massage while the user continuously moves a part of the body (specific operation). In this case, before the massage is performed, the instruction information of the content for instructing the user to continuously move a part of the body from the normal posture state is issued from the instruction unit 45 and the confirmation unit 95 transmits the instruction information. This is a mechanism in which a state in which the user performs the specific operation in accordance with an instruction is confirmed.

  The control unit 40 has a mechanism similar to that of the first embodiment, and controls each massage mechanism and each other movable part of the massage machine to perform massage.

  On the other hand, when a specific operation in which the user continuously moves the body according to the instruction of the instruction information from the instruction unit 45 is grasped by the confirmation unit 90, the control unit 40 controls the posture of the user up to that time. Control is performed so that each massage mechanism executes a predetermined massage that includes a predetermined body part expected to have changed from the state or the vicinity of this part as a massage target part.

  Specifically, for example, when the user continuously moves at least a part of the body (specific operation) is a respiratory operation at a preset cycle, the state changes with the operation state. The massaging ball 51 pushes up a predetermined range of the upper and lower back as a massage target, including the muscle part on the back side of the chest, which includes a muscle part on the back side of the chest, which changes to a state that periodically repeats tension and relaxation as the predetermined body part that changes. The control unit 40 performs control so as to execute the massage of “acupressure”.

  In this case, the control unit 40 performs a massage corresponding to a specific operation of moving the body from the normal posture to the massage target portion of the user's body, which is different from the massage for the user in the normal posture. Control can also be performed to be performed by a mechanism.

  For example, when the specific operation is the breathing operation, the control unit 40 pushes up the kneading balls 51 to a predetermined range of the upper and lower back of the tensioned state while the user inhales, The control is performed so as to perform a special “acupressure” massage, which is different from the “acupressure” massage.

  The instruction unit 45 performs information such as instruction information including the content of an instruction to the user at an appropriate timing before or during execution of the massage based on the control by the control unit 40, similarly to the first embodiment. Is output as audio information, the information is issued to the user, and the user can receive the information.

  The instruction unit 45 is included in the massage course or instructed to execute the massage directly by the user's operation. The first instruction information is issued to the user.

  The first instruction information includes a content for instructing the user to continuously move at least a part of the body. When the user continuously moves the body according to the instruction of the first instruction information, the state shifts to a specific operation state, and the specific massage assuming the specific operation, that is, with the execution of the specific operation of the user, In this state, the user is able to receive a massage including a predetermined part of the body or the vicinity thereof, which changes from the state of the previous posture, in the massage target part without any problem.

  Specifically, for example, when the user performs the massage of the “acupressure” by the massaging ball 51 while performing a breathing motion at a preset cycle, the user is given instruction information as The voice information of “Please inhale” is repeatedly output from the instruction unit 45 at a preset cycle. The user is required to perform regular breathing in the cycle accompanying the inhalation in accordance with the instruction and to be able to appropriately receive the “shiatsu” massage.

  In addition, the instruction unit 45 newly issues second instruction information to the user when a specific massage for the body performing the specific operation of the user is executed by each massage mechanism and the massage is completed.

  In the second instruction information, it is determined that the specific operation is stopped, that is, in a case where the state of performing the specific operation of the user is recognized by the confirmation unit 90, the user is continuously operating as the specific operation. For at least a part of the performed body, the content includes an instruction that the user stops the operation of moving at least a part of the body. When the user stops moving the body continuously according to the instruction of the second instruction information, the user returns to the state of the posture before performing the specific operation, and the normal massage corresponding to this posture can be received as before. .

  Specifically, for example, when the user performs the breathing motion at a preset cycle, when the massage of the “acupressure” by the massaging ball 51 is executed and terminated, the user is given a second As the second instruction information, audio information to the effect "Return breathing" is output from the instruction section 45. The user is required to stop the breathing movement in the cycle and perform the breathing as in the previous normal state.

  Note that, as in the first embodiment, the instruction unit 45 is not limited to a configuration in which the instruction information is emitted as a voice, and may emit information in another format that can be directly received as a stimulus by a user's sensory organ. I don't care. In addition, the instruction information is previously associated with a specific operation, and if the received user can understand how to continuously move the body, the instruction information is simplified or encoded like a long or short electronic sound. It may be information.

  The confirmation unit 95 determines whether or not the user is performing a specific operation of continuously moving at least a part of the body in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit 45, and when it is determined that the user performs the specific operation, This information is transmitted to the control unit 40.

  In detail, the confirmation unit 95 is provided in the operation unit 30 with a known Doppler sensor using a radio wave (millimeter wave or microwave), detects minute movement in the body of the user in a non-contact manner, and This is a mechanism for determining and certifying the state in which the user performs a specific operation by analysis.

  Specifically, for example, when the specific operation is to breathe at a preset cycle, the confirmation unit 95 radiates radio waves to the user's body, particularly the chest, and is reflected. The movement related to respiration is detected from the frequency change by capturing the radio wave, and if the movement related to the respiration is the movement of the same cycle as that given by the first instruction information, the confirmation unit 95 allows the user to perform the above-described cycle. It is determined that the user is in a state of performing breathing, that is, performing a specific operation. Then, based on the information of the authorization by the confirmation unit 95, the control unit 40 controls each massage mechanism to execute a specific massage for the body of the user performing the specific operation.

  On the other hand, if the movement related to the user's breathing detected by the confirmation unit 95 is not the same cycle as that given by the first instruction information, the confirmation unit 95 sets the user in a state of performing a specific operation. It is not determined that there is, and accordingly, control for causing each massage mechanism to execute a specific massage in the control unit 40 is not performed.

  Next, a massage execution state of the massage machine according to the present embodiment will be described. As in the first embodiment, it is premised that the main power of the massage machine 1 is turned on and the massage machine 1 is started in a state where the user is seated on the massage machine 1 and the back is leaning on the backrest portion 13. Thus, the preparation operation before the start of the massage, such as the detection of the body shape of the user, the adjustment of the tilt angle of the backrest 13 and the like are completed, and further, the operation state instruction of the massage course or the like is input by the user, and Is trying to perform a massage on the user by a massage mechanism such as a kneading ball.

  In the massage course to be executed, if the user performs a breathing motion at a preset cycle, the motion changes from a normal posture state to a state in which tension and relaxation are periodically repeated. It is assumed that a process of performing “acupressure” massage in which a pair of kneading balls 51 is used to push up and down a predetermined range on the back as a massage target portion, including a muscle portion on the back side of the chest, is incorporated.

During the course of the massage, when reaching the stage immediately before the execution of the “shiatsu” massage as a specific massage involving the continuous movement of the user's body, the control unit 40 first switches from the instruction unit 45 to the next. The information relating to the content of the massage is output as audio information.
In detail, the instruction unit 45 outputs voice information such as "I will perform" shiatsu "on my back with a massage ball."

  In this way, before issuing the first instruction information including the operation instruction to the user, the instruction unit 45 gives the user a notice of the specific massage to be executed, thereby giving the user a massage. Motivate you to continuously move your body to receive it, and encourage it to actually move your body.

  Subsequently, based on the control by the control unit 40, the instruction unit 45 performs the content of instructing the user to continuously move a part of the body, specifically, “exhale” at a predetermined cycle set in advance. The first instruction information including the content of the instruction "Please smoke" is issued to the user as audio information (see FIG. 20).

  In accordance with the instruction of the instruction information, the user inhales at a regular timing based on the first instruction information, and immediately exhales, and performs a breathing operation (specific operation) corresponding to the “shiatsu” massage.

  As the user shifts to the specific operation, the muscle part on the back side of the chest changes from a normal posture state to a state where tension and relaxation are periodically repeated. It is not possible to apply stimulation to a muscle part in a state where tension and relaxation are periodically repeated, which cannot be realized in a normal posture state in which breathing is performed without particularly defining a cycle. Therefore, a massage including such a muscle part or its vicinity is provided. The massage of the "acupressure" to the target portion can provide a different massage effect from the massage to the same massage target portion performed in the normal posture.

  In conjunction with issuing the first instruction information from the instruction unit 45, the control unit 40 moves the mechanical unit 50 with respect to the guide frame 13b by the operation of the motor 57 for raising and lowering, in preparation for the massage of "acupressure", The position of the kneading balls 51 is moved to a predetermined position of the backrest portion 13 which is the initial position of “acupressure”. In addition, the control unit 40 operates the forward / backward motor 58 to tilt the drive unit 60 together with the kneading balls 51, adjusts the amount of protrusion of the kneading balls 51 toward the user, and places the kneading balls 51 on the backrest. 13 so that the rear part of the body of the user leaning can be pushed up.

  After the first instruction information is issued, based on the control by the control unit 40, the confirmation unit 95 detects a movement related to respiration in the body of the user, and the movement related to respiration is given by the first instruction information. It is determined whether or not the movement is in a given cycle.

  In response to the first instruction information, when the user does not follow the instruction of the instruction information and does not breathe in the cycle, the movement related to breathing detected by the confirmation unit 95 is the movement in the cycle. If not, the confirmation unit 95 determines and recognizes that the user has not performed the specific operation.

  In this way, since the confirmation unit 95 does not recognize that the user is in the state of performing the specific operation, the control unit 40 applies the “acupressure” massage directed to the body of the user performing the specific operation to each massage mechanism. It does not perform the control to execute, and it is possible to prevent the massage of “acupressure” from being erroneously performed on the body of the user who is not performing the specific operation.

On the other hand, when the user is breathing in the cycle according to the instruction, the movement related to the breath detected by the confirmation unit 95 moves in the same cycle as the cycle given by the first instruction information. Therefore, the confirmation unit 95 determines and recognizes that the user is in a state of performing the specific operation. By transmitting the information of the authorization in the confirmation unit 95 to the control unit 40, the control unit 40 executes the massage of the "acupressure". Specifically, the mechanical unit 50 is operated so that the kneading balls 51 start pushing up the back.
“Shiatsu” by the kneading balls 51 can give a massage similar to acupressure on the back by giving a stimulus to push up a predetermined part of the back by projecting the kneading balls 51 (see FIG. 21).

  In a state where the user breathes at a preset cycle, unlike a normal posture state in which the user does not breathe, the muscle part on the back side of the user's chest periodically becomes tensed and relaxed. A state of repetition has been obtained. In response to this, in the execution of the massage of "acupressure", the time when the protruding amount of the massaging ball 51 is increased to push up the predetermined portion of the back corresponds to the period during which the user breathes in breathing, In addition, an adjustment is made so that the time when the protruding amount of the massaging ball 51 is reduced and the predetermined portion of the back is released from the raised state corresponds to the period during which the user exhales (see FIG. 21).

  By this, the tensed muscles during the inhalation of the user are pushed up, and a strong pressure stimulus is given.On the other hand, the user is released from the pushed up state while exhaling, and the muscle relaxes with the release. This is further promoted by synchronizing with the relaxation of the muscles caused by exhalation, and it is possible to sharpen the stimulation to the muscles and greatly enhance the massage effect such as loosening the stiffness.

  As described above, the massage of “acupressure” in a state of breathing in the cycle changes the quality of the massage itself, and is different from a similar massage in a normal posture, and specifically corresponds to a specific operation of a user. This is performed as a massage, and a special massage effect that cannot be obtained in the case of the normal posture can be given, and the satisfaction of the user can be increased.

  When the massage of “acupressure” by the kneading balls 51 in the specific operation state in which the user breathes in the cycle in accordance with the instruction after the preset time has elapsed, the instruction unit 45 outputs The second instruction information including the content for instructing the user to stop the specific operation is issued to the user as audio information.

Specifically, voice information including the content of the instruction “Return the breathing.” Is output from the instruction unit 45 as the second instruction information.
The user stops breathing in the above cycle in accordance with the instruction of the second instruction information, and returns to normal breathing in the original normal posture.

  When the user stops the specific operation and returns to the state of the normal posture before performing the specific operation, the subsequent massage is in a state of being received as a normal massage. By returning to a natural state without moving the body conscious of the instructions, the degree of relaxation by massage can be increased.

Following this, the instruction unit 45 outputs third instruction information including a content instructing the user to reply to the evaluation of the effect of the executed “acupressure” massage by the user, and outputs the third instruction information to the user. Emit as information.
More specifically, the instruction unit 45 outputs audio information including the content “How was the massage?” As the third instruction information.

  According to the instruction of the third instruction information, the user utters the answer information for evaluating the effect of the massage as a voice, and the information is received by the confirmation unit 95, or the user inputs the answer information through the input unit of the operation unit 30. When input, this information is acquired by the control unit 40 and is used by the control unit 40 to determine whether or not the massage can be adopted in a future massage course.

  After the instruction unit 45 issues the third instruction information, when the acquisition of the information of the answer from the user is completed or when a predetermined time set in advance for the answer has elapsed, the control unit 40 sets the next time in the massage course. Or the operation of each part is stopped as the massage course ends, and a series of processes related to the execution of the massage ends.

  As described above, the massage machine according to the present embodiment includes the instruction unit 45 that issues the first instruction information including the instruction content for continuously moving the body of the user to the user who is to receive the massage. In addition to the above, a confirmation unit 95 that can determine a state in which the user performs a specific operation of continuously moving at least a part of the body in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit 45 is provided, and the confirmation unit 95 is directed to the user from the instruction unit 45. One piece of instruction information is issued, and a state in which the user performs a specific operation according to the instruction of the instruction information is grasped by the confirmation unit 95, and the user moves his / her body to be in a state different from the previous posture. When a massage is performed on a predetermined part of the body of the user or a massage target part including the vicinity of the part, the influence on the predetermined part of the body by this massage is temporarily disturbed. In the case of the state, since it is different from the massage by the same massage target portion, the massage is performed without continuously moving the user's body to the predetermined body part or the vicinity thereof. It is possible to realize stimulation as a new massage different from the existing massage, and to perform massage efficiently, thereby further alleviating muscle stiffness and pain, and relieving fatigue by the massage. In addition, by performing the massage when the confirmation unit 95 recognizes that the user has correctly moved the body as instructed by the instruction information, the preset massage is applied to a desired part of the body. Accurately, the massage effect can be reliably obtained, and when the user does not move the body as instructed, it is possible to prevent adverse effects on the body due to the massage.

(Sixth embodiment of the present invention)
In the massage machine according to the fifth embodiment, as the instruction content of the specific operation such that the user continuously moves a part of the body, which is included in the first instruction information issued by the instruction unit 45, The action of breathing at a preset cycle is set, and with the movement of the user according to the instruction, the massage target location including the muscle part on the back side of the chest where changes from the previous posture state are expected On the other hand, the control unit 40 is configured to perform control so as to execute the massage of “acupressure”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The back as a massage target location including a predetermined part of the body or the vicinity of the predetermined part where a change from the previous posture state is expected in accordance with the operation according to the instruction. It can also be configured to control the control unit 40 to execute the predetermined massage to the body a predetermined portion other than the upper and lower predetermined range.

  As a specific example, the instruction unit 45 emits voice information to the user as the first instruction information, "Grip the tip of the armrest with your hand and put your strength on the hand." In accordance with the instruction of the instruction information, the user performs the operation of holding the tip of the armrest unit 14 with both hands and continuously applying force to the hand, and when the state of performing the operation of the user is grasped by the confirmation unit 90, this operation is performed. With the execution, due to the inflation and contraction of the air cell 75 for the hand and arm to the massage target site including the muscle part of the hand and arm, which can be expected to change from the state of the previous posture to the tension state, specifically the hand and forearm part The control unit 40 controls to execute the massage.

  Along with the operation of continuously applying force to the user's hand, the muscular part from the hand to the forearm changes from a state before the operation to a tense state. Since it is not possible to provide stimulation to the muscle part in this tensioned state in the state before the operation without putting effort on the hand, the hand or forearm for the hand or forearm as a massage target part including such a muscle part is used. The massage by the air cell 75 can provide a massage effect different from a massage that is similarly performed on the same massage target portion in a state where the user's hand is not continuously pressed.

  Further, in this case, a sensor capable of detecting the force of the hand in a state of grasping the tip by hand is provided at the tip of the armrest 14, and the sensor is provided by the user in accordance with an instruction from the indicator 45. It can also be configured to be used as a confirmation unit that determines whether or not a state has been reached in which a specific operation of holding the force on the hand by grasping the tip of the armrest 14 with both hands is performed.

  Further, before performing the massage using the rubbing ball 51 on the back, which is included in the massage course or instructed to be performed by the user's operation, the user is prompted to give the first instruction information “Relax the body. The instruction unit 45 emits voice information of "Please.", And the non-contact state provided on the massage machine as a confirmation unit, for example, indicates that the user has transitioned to a state in which the user has relaxed the body according to the instruction of the instruction information. When the discrimination and recognition are performed based on the user's heart rate and respiratory rate detected by the Doppler sensor of the formula, the control unit 40 controls the user's back to perform massage such as massaging with the massaging ball 51. You can also.

  In this case, too, the user is in a relaxed state, the tension is relaxed, and the stimulus with the kneading balls 51 is applied to the back in the relaxed state, so that the tension of the user's body is not sufficiently released. Since the state cannot be realized in the state before the transition to the state, the massage by the kneading balls 51 on the body after the transition to the state according to the instruction information is performed to the same massage target portion in a state where the user is not relaxed. It is possible to provide an appropriate massage effect different from the massage performed in the massage.

  In addition, the massage machine according to each of the above embodiments mounts a mechanical unit 50 as a massage mechanism on the back portion 13 for moving the massaging balls 51 in accordance with a massaging operation such as tapping, so that a user sitting on the massaging machine can be seated. It is a configuration of a chair-type massage machine that performs massage while supporting it, but is not limited to this, as long as it has a massage mechanism operated by a motor, other massage devices, for example, a supine or prone posture It may be a mat or bed (sleeper) type that performs massage while supporting the user. Further, the massage mechanism is not limited to the mechanism for moving the massaging balls or the air cell, and may employ a mechanism for appropriately moving other stimulating means such as rollers and projections in accordance with the mode of stimulating. it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Massager 11 Base part 12 Seat part 13 Backrest part 13a Backrest part frame 13b Guide frame 13d Handle part 14 Armrest part 15 Leg support part 30 Operation part 31 Stand 40 Control part 45, 48 Indicating part 50 Mechanical unit 51 Kneading ball 52 Kneading ball support arm 54 base unit 57 elevating motor 58 advancing / retracting motor 60 drive unit 63 kneading motor 64 hitting motor 70 air pump 71 buttocks air cell 72 thigh air cell 73 back air cell 74 waist air cell 75 hand / arm air cell 76 Leg air cell 77 Foot side air cell 80, 81 Communication terminal 90, 95 Confirmation unit

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A massage machine that has one or more massage mechanisms that are moved by a predetermined drive source and supports the user's body while performing a massage on the user with the massage mechanism.
A control unit for controlling an operation state of the massage mechanism;
A first instruction including a content for instructing a user who receives a massage by the massage mechanism to change a posture by moving at least a part of the body of the user or to continuously move at least a part of the body An instruction unit for issuing information,
The user changes his / her posture in accordance with the instruction from the instruction unit and determines whether or not the user has taken a specific posture after the posture change, or performs a specific operation in which the user continuously moves at least a part of the body in accordance with the instruction. A confirmation unit that can determine whether or not
When the control unit grasps the state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation by the confirmation unit after the instruction unit issues the first instruction information toward the user, the massage is performed. A massage machine characterized by performing a control to execute a massage by a mechanism. The massage machine according to claim 1,
The control unit is configured to change the posture of the user to the specific posture from a time when the confirmation unit recognizes a state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation, or from a predetermined time after the grasp. Or, for a predetermined part of the body or in the vicinity of the part that changes with the execution of the specific operation of the user, a predetermined massage corresponding to the specific posture or the specific operation of the user is controlled to be performed by the massage mechanism. A massage machine characterized by performing. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The instructing unit issues second instruction information including content for instructing to release the specific posture of the user or content for instructing to stop the specific operation of the user. Massage machine. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The instructing unit instructs the user to reply to the evaluation of the effect of the massage performed by the user after grasping the state in which the user is in the specific posture or performing the specific operation by the checking unit. Issue third instruction information containing the content to be
The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is capable of acquiring information on a response issued by a user according to the instruction of the third instruction information. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Before the instructing unit issues the first instruction information to the user, the confirmation unit grasps the state in which the user takes the specific posture or performs the specific operation based on the first instruction information. A massage machine for issuing information on contents of a massage scheduled to be executed afterwards to a user. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
One or more predetermined parts supporting the body of the user in the massage machine, when the first instruction information is issued to the user by the instruction unit, identification of the user according to the instruction of the first instruction information A massage machine characterized in that a position is adjusted so as to promote a body movement related to a posture change to a posture or execution of a specific operation of a user. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
In a state where the user changes the posture to a specific posture or performs a specific operation in accordance with the instruction of the first instruction information, the user is in contact with a part of the moved body, A massage machine comprising: an auxiliary support portion for assisting in maintaining a posture or performing a specific operation. A massage machine that has one or more massage mechanisms that are moved by a predetermined drive source and supports the user's body while performing a massage on the user with the massage mechanism.
A control unit for controlling an operation state of the massage mechanism;
For a user who receives a massage by the massage mechanism, the user moves at least a part of the body to change the posture from the normal posture, or includes a content for instructing the user to continuously move at least a part of the body. An instruction unit that emits one instruction information,
The control unit, after the instruction unit emits first instruction information toward the user, the user changes the posture according to the instruction from the instruction unit, and a state in which the user takes a specific posture after the posture change, or A state in which the user performs a specific operation of continuously moving at least a part of the body in accordance with an instruction, and when acquiring information of the content that has been recognized from the outside, control is performed to execute a massage by the massage mechanism. Massage machine.

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