JP2020192190A - Massage device and device for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a massage device that can reduce a risk that a user may feel discomfort, and to provide a device for controlling the massage device.SOLUTION: A device for controlling a massage device 1 includes a control unit for controlling the massage device 1 that includes: a backrest 12 capable of changing a position thereof relative to a seat 11; a massage part for massaging a body; and a display part 72 for outputting information to a user. The control unit controls the display part 72 to output positional information relating to a position of the backrest 12 when the massage part ends a control mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a massage device and a control device thereof.

A massage unit that massages the body and a massage device including a control device that controls the massage unit are known. The control device controls the massage unit so as to operate according to, for example, the control mode. Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a conventional massage device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-168111

The position of the backrest may be changed after the end of the control mode of the massage section. If the user is not aware that the backrest operates after the end of the control mode, the user may feel uncomfortable with the operation of the backrest.
An object of the present invention is to provide a massage device and a control device thereof that can reduce the risk of the user feeling uncomfortable.

The control device of the massage device according to the present invention includes a backrest for climbing operation, a massage unit for massaging the body, and a control unit for controlling the massage device including a display unit for outputting information to the user. The unit causes the display unit to output position information regarding the position of the backrest when the control mode of the massage unit ends.

According to the control device of the massage device according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a massage device and a control device thereof that can reduce the risk that the user feels uncomfortable.

The perspective view of the massage apparatus of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the massage device. An example of control executed by the control unit in the body shape detection mode. An example of information about massage displayed by the display. An example of information about massage displayed by the display. An example of control executed by the control unit in the control mode.

(Example 1 of possible forms of a massage device and its control device)
The control device of the massage device includes a backrest for climbing operation, a massage unit for massaging the body, and a control unit for controlling the massage device including a display unit for outputting information to the user, and the control unit includes the massage unit. When the control mode of the unit ends, the position information regarding the position of the backrest is output to the display unit.
According to the above control device, the user can recognize the position information of the backrest when the control mode of the massage unit ends. Therefore, for example, the possibility that the user feels uncomfortable with the operation of the backrest after the end of the control mode is reduced.

In an example of the control device, the position information includes confirmation information asking the user whether or not to return the position of the backrest to the initial position.
According to the control device, the user can select whether or not to return the position of the backrest to the initial position.

In one example of the control device, when the information requesting the return to the initial position is included in the response information to the confirmation information, the control unit returns the backrest to the initial position.
According to the control device, since the backrest operates in response to the user's request, the possibility that the user feels uncomfortable with the operation of the backrest is reduced.

In an example of the control device, the control unit confirms whether the position of the backrest is an initial position or a non-initial position when the control mode ends, and the position of the backrest is the non-initial position. In this case, the position information is output to the display unit.
According to the above control device, the user can recognize that the backrest may operate so that the position of the backrest returns to the initial position.

In one example of the control device, the massage unit includes a treatment mechanism provided on the backrest, and the control unit returns the treatment mechanism to an initial state when the control mode ends.
According to the above control device, when the massage unit operates according to the control mode next time, the treatment mechanism has already returned to the initial state, so that the operation of the massage unit can be started promptly according to the control mode.

The massage device includes the control device.
According to the massage device, the same effect as that of the control device can be obtained.

(Example 2 of possible forms of the massage device and its control device)
The control device of the massage device includes a massage unit that massages the body and a control unit that controls the massage device including a display unit that displays an image of the state of massage by the massage unit, and the control unit operates the massage unit. The method of displaying the image is changed according to the body shape of the user.
According to the above control device, the user can easily recognize the state of the massage.

In an example of the control device of the massage device, the massage unit includes a kneading ball, the image includes a first image showing a model of the kneading ball, and a second image showing a model of the body, and the control unit includes the first image. The ratio of the size of one image to the size of the second image is changed according to the body shape of the user.
According to the control device, the user can easily recognize the range of the body massaged by the kneading ball.

In an example of the control device of the massage device, the control unit causes the first image to be displayed smaller than the second image as the body shape of the user becomes larger.
The larger the user's body shape, the smaller the area of the contact surface of the kneading ball with respect to the actual area of the user's back. According to the control device, since such an area relationship is reflected in the first image and the second image, it becomes easier for the user to recognize the range of the body massaged by the kneading ball.

In an example of the control device of the massage device, the control unit causes the first image to be displayed larger than the second image as the body shape of the user becomes smaller.
The smaller the body shape of the user, the larger the area of the contact surface of the kneading ball with respect to the actual area of the user's back. According to the control device, since such an area relationship is reflected in the first image and the second image, it becomes easier for the user to recognize the range of the body massaged by the kneading ball.

The massage device includes the control device.
According to the massage device, the same effect as that of the control device can be obtained.

(Embodiment)
The configuration of the massage device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
The massage device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is used to massage a target part of the human body. The target parts of the human body are the muscles present in the shoulders, arms, and trunk. By massaging the muscles of the target area, a relaxing effect is given to the user. The massage device 1 presses, for example, the human body to massage a target portion of the human body. The user can use the massage device 1 in a predetermined posture. An example of a predetermined posture is a sitting posture. The main elements constituting the massage device 1 are a main body portion 10, a massage unit 20, a control device 50, an adjustment device 60, and an operation device 70. The massage device 1 is driven by, for example, electric power supplied from an external commercial power source.

The main body 10 has a configuration suitable for the user to sit down. In one example, the main body 10 is a chair. The main body 10 is arranged in front of the seat 11, the backrest 12 arranged behind the seat 11, the pair of armrests 13 arranged on the side of the seat 11, and the seat 11 where the user of the massage device 1 can sit. The ottoman 14 to be massaged is provided. The front and the rear coincide with the directions seen by the user when the user is seated on the main body 10. The backrest 12 includes a back wall 12A that is rotatably attached to the seat 11 about a connection portion with the seat 11, and a pair of shoulder walls 12B formed on a side portion of the back wall 12A. The armrest 13 includes a forearm support portion 13A that supports the user's forearm and an armrest base 13B that supports the forearm support portion 13A. By sliding the forearm support portion 13A with respect to the armrest base 13B, the forearm support portion 13A is attached to the armrest base 13B.

The ottoman 14 includes a leg support 15 that supports the legs that are part of the lower limbs, and a foot support 16 that supports the feet that are part of the lower limbs. The leg support portion 15 includes a back wall 15A that supports the back surface of the leg, a side wall 15B that supports the outer portion of the right leg, a side wall 15B that supports the outer portion of the left leg, and an inner portion and the left of the right leg. It is composed of a side wall 15B that supports the inner part of the leg. Each side wall 15B is attached to the front of the back wall 15A.

The foot support portion 16 includes a bottom wall 16A that supports the sole of the foot, a side wall 16B that supports the outer part of the right foot, a side wall 16B that supports the outer part of the left foot, and an inner part of the right foot and an inner part of the left foot. It is composed of a side wall 16B that supports it and a back wall that supports the back of the foot. The bottom wall 16A, each side wall 16B, and the back wall are integrally formed.

The massage unit 20 has a configuration suitable for at least one massage of hitting, kneading, and pressing a target portion of the human body. The massage unit 20 includes an airbag 30 suitable for pressing massage. The airbag 30 is provided at a predetermined position on the main body 10. The predetermined location of the main body 10 coincides with the location facing the target portion of the human body. The airbag 30 expands or contracts by changing the amount of air in the internal space provided inside, and gives a massage effect to the user.

The airbag 30 includes a front surface facing the target portion of the human body, a back surface formed on the side opposite to the target portion of the human body with respect to the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front surface and the back surface. The back surface is fixed to the main body 10. The side surface comprises a configuration suitable for expansion or contraction of the airbag 30. In one example, the sides are formed in a bellows. For the airbag 30, a material suitable for expansion or contraction is selected. In one example, the material of the airbag 30 is polyethylene.

The airbag 30 includes a first airbag 31, a second airbag 32, and a third airbag 33. The first airbag 31, the second airbag 32, and the third airbag 33 are provided at locations suitable for massaging different target parts of the human body. A plurality of the first airbag 31, the second airbag 32, and the third airbag 33 are provided in the main body portion 10 and have a line-symmetrical relationship with respect to the center line in the width direction of the main body portion 10. When the first airbag 31, the second airbag 32, and the third airbag 33 are inflated, the air density in the internal space of each airbag 30 is configured to be substantially the same.

The first airbag 31 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing muscles existing near the scapula of the human body. The first airbag 31 is provided on the back wall 12A. The shape of the first airbag 31 is a shape suitable for pressing muscles existing near the scapula of the human body. An example of the shape of the first airbag 31 is an elliptical shape. An example of a muscle located near the scapula is the trapezius muscle.

The second airbag 32 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing muscles existing near the upper arm of the human body. The second airbag 32 is provided on the back wall 12A. The shape of the second airbag 32 is a shape suitable for pressing the muscles existing near the upper arm. An example of the shape of the second airbag 32 is an elliptical shape. An example of a muscle present near the upper arm is the brachialis muscle.

The third airbag 33 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing the muscles existing near the shoulder of the human body. The third airbag 33 is provided on the shoulder wall 12B. The shape of the third airbag 33 is a shape suitable for pressing the muscles existing near the shoulder of the user. Preferably, the shape does not press the muscles existing near the user's elbow. An example of the shape of the third airbag 33 is a triangular shape. An example of a muscle present near the shoulder is the deltoid muscle.

The airbag 30 further includes a fourth airbag 34, a fifth airbag 35, a sixth airbag 36, a seventh airbag 37, and an eighth airbag 38. The fourth airbag 34, the fifth airbag 35, the sixth airbag 36, the seventh airbag 37, and the eighth airbag 38 are provided at locations suitable for massaging different target parts of the human body. A plurality of fourth airbags 34, fifth airbags 35, sixth airbags 36, seventh airbags 37, and eighth airbags 38 are provided in the main body 10, and are center lines in the width direction of the main body 10. Has a line-symmetrical relationship with respect to.

The fourth airbag 34 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing muscles existing near the forearm of the human body. The fourth airbag 34 is provided on the forearm support portion 13A. The shape of the fourth airbag 34 is a shape suitable for pressing muscles existing near the forearm. An example of the shape of the fourth airbag 34 is an elliptical shape. Examples of muscles present near the forearm are the forearm extensor and forearm flexor muscles. Preferably, the fourth airbag 34 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the forearm support portion 13A.

The fifth airbag 35 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing muscles existing near the waist of the human body. The fifth airbag 35 is provided on the back wall 12A. The shape of the fifth airbag 35 is a shape suitable for pressing muscles existing near the waist. An example of the shape of the fifth airbag 35 is an elliptical shape. An example of muscles present near the waist is the psoas major muscle.

The sixth airbag 36 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing muscles existing near the femur of the human body. The sixth airbag 36 is provided on the armrest base 13B. The shape of the sixth airbag 36 is a shape suitable for pressing muscles existing near the femur. An example of the shape of the sixth airbag 36 is an elliptical shape. Examples of muscles present near the thigh are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps. Preferably, a plurality of sixth airbags 36 are provided along the longitudinal direction of the armrest base 13B.

The seventh airbag 37 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing muscles existing near the legs of the human body. The seventh airbag 37 is provided on at least one of the back wall 15A and the side wall 15B of the leg support portion 15. The shape of the seventh airbag 37 is a shape suitable for pressing the muscles existing near the legs. An example of the shape of the seventh airbag 37 is an elliptical shape. An example of a muscle present near the leg is the triceps surae muscle. Preferably, the seventh airbag 37 is provided along the back wall 15A and the side wall 15B.

The eighth airbag 38 is arranged at a position suitable for pressing the muscles existing near the foot of the human body. The eighth airbag 38 is provided on at least one of the bottom wall 16A or the side wall 16B of the foot support portion 16. The shape of the eighth airbag 38 is a shape suitable for pressing the muscles existing near the foot. An example of the shape of the eighth airbag 38 is an elliptical shape. An example of muscles present near the foot is the lumbrical muscle. Preferably, the eighth airbag 38 is provided along the bottom wall 16A and the side wall 16B.

The massage unit 20 further includes a treatment mechanism 40 suitable for a tapping or kneading massage. The treatment mechanism 40 is provided, for example, in the internal space of the backrest 12. The treatment mechanism 40 includes a treatment block 41 accommodating a plurality of elements, a pair of arms connected to the treatment blocks, and a kneading ball 42 attached to the end of each arm and capable of massaging the body. The target part of the human body is massaged by the contact between the target part of the human body and the kneading ball 42. The treatment mechanism 40 further includes a rail extending in the height direction of the backrest 12. The treatment block 41 is attached to the rail so that it can move along the rail.

The control device 50 includes a control unit 51 that controls various elements of the massage device 1 and a storage unit 52 that stores various information. The control unit 51 is composed of an arithmetic processing unit that executes a program. The arithmetic processing unit is composed of, for example, one or both of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 51 controls various elements of the massage device 1 by controlling the adjusting device 60.

The storage unit 52 includes, for example, at least one of a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 52 stores information necessary for various controls. In one example, the storage unit 52 stores a control mode that defines how the control unit 51 controls the control device 60. In one example, one example of the control mode is a trunk stretch mode for stretching the user's trunk. Another example is the shoulder-arm stretch mode for stretching the user's shoulders and arms. The control mode defines the time and amount of adjustment that the control unit 51 adjusts the adjusting device 60.

The adjusting device 60 adjusts various operations of the massage device 1 according to the control of the control unit 51. The adjusting device 60 includes a first adjusting unit 61 that adjusts the main body 10, a second adjusting unit 62 that adjusts the airbag 30, and a third adjusting unit 63 that adjusts the treatment mechanism 40.

The first adjusting unit 61 adjusts the positions of the elements constituting the main body 10 with respect to the seat 11. In one example, the first adjusting unit 61 changes the position of at least one of the backrest 12 and the ottoman 14 with respect to the seat 11. The first adjusting unit 61 is arranged at a connecting portion between the seat 11 and the backrest 12, and includes a rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the main body 10 and a motor connected to the rotating shaft via a plurality of gears. By rotating the motor in one direction, the control unit 51 rotates the backrest from a low position to a high position. The control unit 51 rotates the motor to the other side, so that the backrest 12 rotates from a high position to a low position. The first adjusting unit 61 is arranged at a connecting portion between the seat 11 and the ottoman 14, and includes a rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the main body 10 and a motor connected to the rotating shaft via a plurality of gears. The control unit 51 rotates the motor in one direction, so that the ottoman 14 rotates from a low position to a high position. The control unit 51 rotates the motor to the other side, so that the ottoman 14 rotates from a high position to a low position.

The second adjusting unit 62 adjusts the amount of air in the internal space of the airbag 30. In one example, the second adjusting unit 62 includes an air pump for supplying air to the airbag 30, an air supply passage for supplying air to the inside of the airbag 30, and an exhaust passage for discharging the air of the airbag 30 to the outside. , And an electromagnetic valve that changes the air supply / exhaust mode in the airbag 30. When the airbag 30 and the air pump are connected to each other via the solenoid valve via the air supply path, the amount of air in the internal space of the airbag 30 increases, and the airbag 30 expands. When the airbag 30 and the exhaust passage are connected via the solenoid valve, the amount of air in the internal space of the airbag 30 decreases, and the airbag 30 contracts.

The third adjusting unit 63 adjusts the position of the kneading ball 42 with respect to the backrest 12. The third adjusting unit 63 is provided in, for example, the treatment block 41. The third adjusting unit 63 includes a moving mechanism for moving the kneading ball 42 in at least one direction of the backrest 12 in the vertical direction, the width direction, and the front-rear direction. The moving mechanism includes a first moving mechanism that moves the treatment block in the vertical direction of the backrest 12, a second moving mechanism that moves the treatment block 41 in the width direction of the backrest 12, and a moving mechanism that moves the treatment block 41 in the front-back direction of the backrest. Includes a third moving mechanism.

The first moving mechanism includes a first rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the main body 10 and a first motor connected to the first rotating shaft via a plurality of gears. A plurality of pinions are formed on the first rotation axis. The plurality of pinions are engaged with rail racks provided in the height direction of the backrest 12. As the first motor rotates, the kneading ball 42 moves in the vertical direction of the backrest 12 along the rail.

The second moving mechanism includes a second rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the main body 10 and a second motor connected to the second rotating shaft via a plurality of gears. The second rotation shaft is composed of, for example, a ball screw. The ball screw includes a screw shaft and a nut. The kneading ball 42 is attached to the nut via the arm. As the second motor rotates, the nut moves with respect to the screw shaft, and the kneading ball moves in the width direction of the main body 10.

The third moving mechanism includes a third rotating shaft extending in the width direction of the main body 10 and a third motor connected to the third rotating shaft via a plurality of gears. The third rotation shaft is provided with, for example, a gear for rotating the arm in the front-rear direction of the main body 10. This gear meshes with a gear that rotates integrally with the arm. When the third motor rotates, the arm rotates in the front-rear direction of the main body portion 10, and the kneading ball moves in the front-rear direction of the main body portion 10.

The operation device 70 outputs an operation signal for operating the control device 50. In one example, the operating device 70 is a remote controller. The operation device 70 includes an operation unit 71 that receives an input from the outside. The operation unit 71 includes at least one power button for switching the power of the control device 50 on and off, and a mode selection button for selecting the control mode. When the control mode is selected by the mode selection button, the control unit 51 executes the control mode. The power button may be provided at any place on the main body 10.

The operation device 70 includes a display unit 72 that displays information. The control unit 51 changes the image displayed on the display unit 72 by controlling the display unit 72. The control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 according to at least one of information about the massage device 1 and information about the user, for example. The information regarding the massage device 1 includes, for example, information regarding the control mode of the massage unit 20, information regarding the position of the kneading ball 42, information regarding the amount of air in the airbag 30, and information regarding the position of the backrest 12. Information about the user includes, for example, information about the user's body shape, name, gender, age, and preferred massage movements.

The operation device 70 is connected to the control device 50 via the connection line 73. The connection line 73 is configured to enable, for example, power line carrier communication. The connecting line 73 includes a protection unit. The protection section protects the connecting wire 73 from bending. In one example, the protection is a cord bush made of nylon.

The massage device 1 further includes a support portion 80 that supports the operation device 70 with respect to the armrest 13. The support portion 80 is configured so that the operating device 70 can rotate with respect to the main body portion 10. The support portion 80 includes an arm-shaped main body 81, a mounting portion 82 provided so that the main body 81 can be rotated with respect to the armrest 13, and a holding portion 83 for holding the operating device 70 with respect to the support portion 80. ..

The information displayed on the display unit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. The information about the massage includes the information about the position information of the target part of the human body that is executing the control according to the control mode.

(Body detection mode)
The control unit 51 detects the body shape of the user in the body shape detection mode. The control unit 51 changes the image displayed on the display unit 72 based on the information about the user's body shape obtained by the body shape detection mode. In one example, the control unit 51 executes the body shape detection mode before executing the control according to the control mode. In another example, the control unit 51 executes the body shape detection mode when the corresponding operation unit 71 is operated.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 51 controls the first adjustment unit 61 in step S11. Specifically, the control unit 51 changes the angles of the back wall 12A of the backrest 12 and the back wall 15A of the leg support portion 15 constituting the ottoman 14 with respect to the seat 11. The control unit 51 controls the first adjustment unit 61 so that the posture of the user approaches the supine position. In one example, the control unit 51 increases the angle of the backrest 12 with respect to the seat 11 by 20 degrees. The control unit 51 reduces the angle of the ottoman 14 with respect to the seat 11 by 60 degrees. After the end of step S11, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S12.

The control unit 51 controls the third adjustment unit 63 in step S12. Specifically, the control unit 51 controls at least one of the first to third transition mechanisms and moves the kneading ball 42 with respect to the backrest 12 to determine the position of the user's shoulder with respect to the seat 11. To do. In one example, the control unit 51 determines the position of the user's shoulder based on the change in stress detected by the kneading ball 42. After the end of step S12, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S13.

The control unit 51 determines the body shape level in step S13. In one example, body type levels are categorized from 0 to 20 levels. The closer the body shape level is to 0, the larger the body shape is determined. It is determined that the closer the body shape level is to 20, the smaller the body shape is. The reference table for determining the position of the user's shoulder and the body shape level is stored in the storage unit 52 in advance. After the end of step S13, the control unit 51 ends the body shape detection mode.

When the massage unit 20 is operated according to the control mode, the control unit 51 causes the display unit to display at least the first image and the second image. The first image shows a model of the kneading ball 42. The second image shows the user's model. The control unit 51 uses the information on the position of the kneading ball 42 and the information on the body shape of the user, and the first image and the second image so that the actual positional relationship between the kneading ball 42 and the user is reflected. Change at least one of. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the control unit 51 changes the first image, and the second image is configured to be constant. The control unit 51 may display the first image in a constant size and change the second image based on the information regarding the body shape of the user.

The control unit 51 displays a treatment point P indicating the position information of the treatment mechanism currently being treated by the treatment mechanism 40 on the display unit 72 as a first image. The treatment point P is displayed in a round shape, for example. The control unit 51 changes the size of the treatment point P according to the body shape of the user. FIG. 4 shows the display of the display unit 72 when the body shape level is 0. The treatment point P displayed on the display unit 72 is displayed smaller than the standard display. The standard display is, for example, a display when the body shape level is 10. FIG. 5 shows the display of the display unit 72 when the body shape level is 20. The treatment point P displayed on the display unit 72 is displayed larger than the standard display.

The movement of the treatment point P on the display unit 72 accompanying the movement of the treatment mechanism 40 differs depending on the body type level. Table 1 shows a table showing the correspondence between the body shape level referred to by the control unit 51 and the movement amount of the treatment mechanism 40 when the treatment point P moves by 1 dot on the display unit 72.

The closer the body shape level is to 20, the smaller the amount of movement of the treatment mechanism 40 when the treatment point P moves by 1 dot is set. The closer the body shape level is to 0, the larger the amount of movement of the treatment mechanism 40 when the treatment point P moves by 1 dot is set.

The control executed by the control unit 51 according to the control mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S21, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the operation unit 71 has been operated. Specifically, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the button for selecting the execution of the control mode is operated in the operation unit 71 and the operation signal is received. When it is determined that the operation signal has been received, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S22. If it is determined that the operation signal has not been received, the control unit 51 re-executes the process of step S21.

The control unit 51 stores the initial position of the backrest 12 in step S22. Specifically, at least the angle of the back wall 12A of the backrest 12 with respect to the seat 11 is stored. After the end of step S22, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S23. The control unit 51 executes the body shape detection mode in step S23. After the end of step S23, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S24.

In step S24, the control unit 51 controls the massage unit 20 according to the control mode. The control unit 51 displays the treatment point P according to the body shape level of the user obtained in the body shape detection mode on the display unit 72. In step S25, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the control mode has ended. When it is determined that the control mode has ended, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S26.

The control unit 51 executes the end operation in step S26. The ending operation includes an operation of returning the elements constituting the massage device 1 excluding the backrest 12 to the initial state via the adjusting device 60. In one example, the termination motion comprises at least one of movement of the treatment mechanism 40, movement of the ottoman 14, and contraction of the airbag 30. After the end of step S26, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S27.

In step S27, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the position of the backrest 12 has changed from the initial position. Specifically, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the angle of the backrest 12 with respect to the seat 11 before and after the start of control has changed by a predetermined angle or more. An example of a predetermined angle is 30 degrees. If it is determined that the position has changed from the initial position, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S28. If it is determined that the position has not changed from the initial position, the control unit 51 ends the control.

In step S28, the control unit 51 outputs the position information regarding the position of the backrest 12 to the display unit 72. The position information regarding the position of the backrest 12 includes information that the control by the control mode has ended and confirmation information that confirms to the user that the backrest 12 returns to the initial position. After the end of step S28, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S29.

In step S29, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the operation unit 71 has been operated. When the operation unit 71 is operated, the control unit 51 determines that the response information includes the information requesting that the backrest 12 be returned to the initial position. If it is determined that the operation unit 71 has been operated, the process of step S30 is executed. If it is determined that the operation unit 71 is not operated, the control unit 51 re-executes the process of step S29.

The control unit 51 returns the backrest 12 to the initial position in step S30. After the end of step S30, the control unit 51 ends the control.

(Modification example)
The description of the embodiments is an example of possible embodiments of the massage device according to the present invention and is not intended to limit the embodiments. In addition to the embodiments, the present invention may take, for example, a modification of the embodiment shown below and a combination of at least two variants that do not contradict each other.

The operating device 70 may include an input unit capable of inputting information. The input unit is, for example, a dial composed of a touch panel or buttons. The input information is stored in the storage unit 52. The control unit 51 may display the input information on the display unit 72.

-The control unit 51 is based on the second control mode when the mode selection button is operated and a second control mode different from the first control mode is selected while the control based on the predetermined first control mode is being executed. It may be configured to perform control or not to perform a change to the second control mode.

The control executed by the control unit 51 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, when the control unit 51 determines that the control mode has ended, the process of step S27 can be omitted and the process of step S28 can be executed. In another example, the determination in step S29 may be based on whether or not the user is seated in the seat 11 in place of or in addition to the operation of the operating unit 71. In this case, the seat 11 is provided with a load sensor, and when the load becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, the response information includes information requesting that the backrest 12 return the backrest 12 to the initial position. judge.

The massage device according to the present invention can be used for various massage devices including those for home use and business use.

1: Massage device 10: Main body 11: Seat 12: Backrest 12A: Back wall 12B: Shoulder wall 13: Airbag 13A: Forearm support 13B: Airbag base 14: Ottoman 15: Leg support 15A: Back wall 15B: Side wall 16 : Foot support 16A: Bottom wall 16B: Side wall 20: Massage part 30: Airbag 31: First airbag 32: Second airbag 33: Third airbag 34: Fourth airbag 35: Fifth airbag 36 : 6th airbag 37: 7th airbag 38: 8th airbag 40: Treatment mechanism 41: Treatment block 42: Kneading ball 50: Control device 51: Control unit 52: Storage unit 60: Adjustment device 61: First adjustment Unit 62: Second adjustment unit 63: Third adjustment unit 70: Operation device 71: Operation unit 72: Display unit 73: Connection line 80: Support unit P: Treatment point

Claims (6)

It has a backrest that can change the position with respect to the seat, a massage unit that massages the body, and a control unit that controls a massage device that has a display unit that outputs information to the user.
The control unit is a control device for a massage device that outputs position information regarding the position of the backrest to the display unit when the control mode of the massage unit ends. The control device for a massage device according to claim 1, wherein the position information includes confirmation information asking the user whether or not to return the position of the backrest to the initial position. The control device for a massage device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit returns the backrest to the initial position when the response information for the confirmation information includes information requesting the return to the initial position. The control unit confirms whether the position of the backrest is the initial position or the non-initial position when the control mode ends, and when the position of the backrest is the non-initial position, the position information is obtained. The control device for a massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is output to a display unit. The massage section includes a treatment mechanism provided on the backrest.
The control device for a massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control unit returns the treatment mechanism to an initial state when the control mode ends. A massage device comprising the control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.