JP3168980U - Air massage machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air massage machine which is excellent in function of recovering from fatigue, promoting blood circulation, relieving muscle fatigue and relieving muscle stiffness, and relieving neuralgia and muscle pain, and is also effective in treating lymphedema. SOLUTION: The leg airbag 1 is configured so that a tubular shape capable of inserting from the base a of one leg lying on its back to the tip of the foot and applying a pressing force to the inside by air supply. Further, a lifting airbag 6 which is fixed to the lower part of the vicinity corresponding to the heel of the leg inserted into the leg airbag 1 and inflates by air supply to raise the ankle side of the leg airbag 1 up. An air massager is formed from an air supply device 3 and an exhaust valve 5 that simultaneously supply and discharge air to the leg airbag 1 and the lifting airbag 6. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

  This device relates to an air massage machine that removes fatigue and stiffness by repeatedly pressing and releasing the legs and arms alternately.

  Conventionally, it is in the shape of trousers etc. that can insert legs, or a tube shape that can hold hands (arms), the user wears it, sends air with a machine with a built-in compressor, inflates the air bag, There is an air massage machine that pressurizes and holds the inside of the air bag, applies pressure to the legs and arms, then pulls out the air and puts it in a negative pressure state, and repeats this pressurization and negative pressure to improve blood circulation of the legs and arms. there were.

  The applicant has previously developed various air massage machines for legs, arms, and bodies using the air bag as described above, and some of them have a pelvic correction function and an O-leg correction function ( For example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Further, the applicant introduces air into the air bag from the compressor in the air supply device, then stops supplying air from the compressor and maintains the pressure for a certain period of time, and then air from the electromagnetic valve in the air supply device. A quick exhaust valve that can quickly exhaust air from the inside of the air bag with a quick exhaust valve provided on the air bag, and repeatedly press and release the air bag by repeatedly supplying and discharging air. Proposed and contributed by the blood circulation promoting action of the airbag (for example, see Patent Document 3).

JP-A-11-151259 Japanese Patent No. 2773382 Japanese Patent No. 3017695

  By the way, the air massage machine of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 has improved blood circulation and has demonstrated effective effects such as pelvic correction and O-leg correction. The main purpose is to press the body, pressurize it to improve blood circulation by opening it, and pressurize it to correct it.

  In recent years, in addition to the promotion of blood circulation, for example, a treatment method using an air massage machine has been trial and error for a disease of lymphedema.

  Lymphedema is a disease that is common in many cases, including primary ones that are born, as well as secondary cases that occur because the lymph nodes are removed or destroyed after surgery such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, and prostate cancer. In this case, there is no color change or damage, but the leg or arm becomes visibly thick, but a massage machine effective for these lymphedema has been desired.

  This device solves the above problems and is superior to conventional air massage machines in terms of fatigue recovery, blood circulation promotion, muscular fatigue and relaxation of muscle stiffness, and relief of neuralgia and muscle pain. It is another object of the present invention to provide an air massage machine effective for the treatment of lymphedema.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention of claim 1 is a cylindrical shape that can be inserted from the base of one leg to the tip of a leg while lying on its back, and applies a compression force to the inside by air supply. An air bag for lifting, fixed to a lower portion in the vicinity of the heel of the leg inserted into the leg air bag, and inflated by air supply, raising the ankle side of the leg air bag up, It is an air massage machine including an air supply device that supplies and discharges air to and from a leg airbag and a lift airbag at the same time.

  The invention according to claim 2 is a cylindrical air bag that can be inserted from the base of one arm that extends horizontally to the hand, an arm air bag that applies an inward compression force by air supply, and an arm that is inserted into the arm air bag Fixed to the lower part near the hand, and inflated by air supply, raising the wrist side of the airbag for the arm and raising the airbag for the arm and the airbag for lifting simultaneously It is an air massage machine including an air supply device that supplies and discharges air.

  The invention of claim 3 is a cylindrical shape that can be inserted from the base of one leg to the tip of a leg in the state of lying on its back, and a lifting column shape that protrudes downward to a portion corresponding to the heel of the inserted leg. Connect the body, apply air pressure to the inside by supplying air, supply the air to the leg airbag and the leg airbag that raises the columnar body for raising and raises the ankle side up And an air massager comprising an air supply device for discharging.

  The invention of claim 4 is a cylindrical shape that can be inserted from the base of one arm that extends horizontally to the hand, and a columnar body for raising that projects downward is connected to a portion corresponding to the hand of the inserted arm. In addition to applying a compression force to the inside by supplying air, supply and discharge air to and from the arm airbag that lifts and raises the lifting columnar body and raises the wrist side, and the arm airbag It is an air massage machine comprising an air supply device.

  The air massage machine of this device has a function of massaging legs and arms that accompanies air supply and discharge using an air supply device, and a lifting air bag or a lifting column connected to this air supply device. By expanding and contracting in accordance with the supply and discharge of air, the position of the ankle side and wrist side of each leg or arm airbag is raised. In other words, at the same time as the legs and hands are compressed, the ankles and wrists are lifted upwards, giving motion and stimulation to the joints at the bases of the legs and arms, and blood and lymph fluid in the body by the action of gravity. ), And promote the circulation of body fluids together with massage.

  In addition, in this device, the hands and feet are raised by the action of the lifting air bag and the lifting column, but it is sufficient to raise the legs slightly less than 10 cm. Lymph fluid flows vigorously by pressure from surrounding tissues.

  As described above, according to the air massage machine of the invention of claims 1 to 4, fatigue is exerted by a massage function by pressing and releasing the legs and arms by repeatedly applying air and negative pressure by the action of the air supply device. It works to relieve recovery, blood circulation, relieve muscle fatigue, relieve muscle stiffness, and relieve neuralgia and muscle pain.

  In addition to the massage function for the legs and arms described above, the action of raising and lowering the hand or toes is repeatedly performed to move the joints of the arms or the bases of the legs and stimulate the lymph nodes concentrated on the arms or the bases of the legs. It is thought that edema is effective by promoting blood circulation.

  In addition, lymphedema caused by removal of lymph nodes due to breast cancer, uterine cancer, etc., is important to improve the flow of lymph at the base of the arm or leg. It is important to improve the flow of the lymph fluid while applying pressure massage without raising it too much, but when the arm or leg is raised, the lymph fluid etc. flows in the hydrostatic pressure range (from high to low water) It has the effect of flowing toward the central part (heart) of the body by force), improving the flow of lymph fluid, and is effective in treating lymphedema without overloading the body.

In the leg air massage machine of the present invention, (a) is a front view showing a state before air supply, (b) is a front view showing an air supply state, and (c) is a front sectional view of (b). . In the air massage machine for arms of this device, (a) is a front view showing a state before supplying air, (b) is a front view showing an air supply state, and (c) is a front sectional view of (b). . In the leg air massage machine of the present invention, (a) is a front view showing a state before air supply, (b) is a front view showing an air supply state, and (c) is a front sectional view of (b). . In the air massage machine for arms of this device, (a) is a front view showing a state before supplying air, (b) is a front view showing an air supply state, and (c) is a front sectional view of (b). .

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 shows a leg air massage machine of the invention according to claim 1, wherein (a) shows a state before (or after) discharge of air, and (b) ) Shows a state where air is supplied, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the state of (b).

  First, the person A who receives massage inserts the leg into the leg airbag 1 up to the base part a of the leg while lying on his back.

  The leg air bag 1 is formed using a sheet of flexible synthetic resin or the like, has a cylindrical shape with one end opened, and has an air chamber 2 between the surface side and the inside. When air is supplied to the air chamber 2, the air chamber 2 expands. At this time, the air chamber 2 also expands inside the leg air bag 1. Thus, a compression force is applied to the entire leg, and when the air is extracted from the air chamber 2, the compression to the entire leg is released, and a massage effect to the leg is produced by repeating this.

  The air supply and discharge to the air chamber 2 is performed by repeatedly operating the air supply device 3 to supply, stop, and discharge the air, and the hose 4 connected from the air supply device 3 is connected to the leg airbag 1. This is done by connecting to the exhaust valve 5.

  That is, the exhaust valve 5 performs the same operation as the quick exhaust valve of Patent Document 3, and when supplying air through the hose 4, the air is introduced into the air chamber 2 of the leg air bag 1 to supply air. When stopping and discharging, the air from the air chamber 2 of the leg air bag 1 is rapidly exhausted, so that the compression by the expansion of the air chamber 2 and the release by the exhaust from the air chamber 2 are repeated.

  A lifting airbag 6 is connected and fixed to the heel side (lower side) of the leg airbag 1 near the ankle, and the lifting airbag 6 is provided with an air chamber 7 therein. A hose 4 connected to the leg air bag 1 is branched in the middle and connected to an exhaust valve 8 having the same structure as the exhaust valve 5. According to the supply, stop and discharge of air from the air supply device 3 The air chamber 7 repeats expansion and contraction, and the heel side of the leg airbag 1 repeats vertical movement.

  By doing this, the air bag for legs 1 massages the entire leg when supplying air, and at the same time, raises the ankle side of the leg to move the joint at the base of the leg, and the ankle side is As a result, body fluids such as blood and lymph fluid flow to the heart side due to the hydrostatic pressure difference, which is effective in promoting blood circulation and treating lymphedema.

  The second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 shows an air massage machine for arms according to claim 2, wherein (a) shows a state before (or after) the supply of air, and (b) ) Shows a state where air is supplied, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the state of (b).

  First, the person A who receives massage inserts the arm into the arm airbag 11 up to the base portion b of the arm while lying on his back.

  The arm airbag 11 is configured by using a sheet of flexible synthetic resin or the like, similar to the leg airbag 1 of the first embodiment, and has a cylindrical shape with one end opened, and its surface The air chamber 12 is provided between the side and the inside, and when air is supplied to the air chamber 12, the air chamber 12 expands. The chamber 12 expands, and a compression force is applied to the entire arm due to the expansion of the air chamber 12, and when the air is extracted from the air chamber 12, the pressure on the entire arm is released, and the arm is repeated by repeating this. A massage effect is produced.

  The supply and discharge of air to the air chamber 12 is similar to the first embodiment. The air supply device 13 is operated to repeatedly supply, stop, and discharge air, and the hose connected from the air supply device 13 14 is connected to the exhaust valve 15 of the arm airbag 11.

  That is, the exhaust valve 15 performs the same operation as the exhaust valve 5 of the first embodiment. When supplying air through the hose 14, air is introduced into the air chamber 12 of the arm airbag 11, When the supply is stopped and discharged, the air from the air chamber 12 of the arm airbag 11 is rapidly exhausted, so that the compression by the expansion of the air chamber 12 and the release by the exhaust from the air chamber 12 are repeated. .

  A lifting air bag 16 is connected and fixed to the lower side of the wrist of the arm air bag 11, and the air bag 17 is provided with an air chamber 17 in the raising air bag 16. 11 is connected to an exhaust valve 18 having the same structure as the exhaust valve 15 by branching in the middle of the hose 14, and according to the supply, stop and discharge of air from the air supply device 13, the air chamber 17 The wrist side of the airbag 11 for arms repeats up and down movement repeatedly by expanding and contracting.

  By doing this, when the air supply is performed, the arm airbag 11 massages the entire arm, and at the same time, raises the wrist side of the arm to move the joint of the arm base b, and the wrist side is the upper side. As a result, body fluids such as blood and lymph fluid flow to the heart side due to the hydrostatic pressure difference, which is effective in promoting blood circulation and treating lymphedema.

  The third embodiment shown in FIG. 3 shows an air massage machine for legs according to claim 3, wherein (a) shows a state before (or after) the supply of air, and (b) ) Shows a state where air is supplied, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the state of (b).

  First, the person A who receives the massage inserts the leg into the leg airbag 21 up to the base part a of the leg while lying on his back.

  The leg air bag 21 is configured using a sheet of flexible synthetic resin or the like as in the first and second embodiments, and has a cylindrical shape with one end open, and the front side and the inner side. The air chamber 22 expands when air is supplied to the air chamber 22. At this time, the air chamber 22 is also formed inside the leg air bag 21. The expansion of the air chamber 22 will apply a compressive force to the entire leg. When the air is extracted from the air chamber 22, the pressure on the entire leg is released, and this is repeated to massage the leg. An effect is produced.

  The air supply and discharge to the air chamber 22 is performed by repeatedly operating the air supply device 23 to supply, stop, and discharge the air. The hose 24 connected from the air supply device 23 is connected to the leg airbag 21. This is done by being connected to the exhaust valve 25.

  In other words, the exhaust valve 25 performs the same operation as the exhaust valves 5 and 15 of the first and second embodiments, and when supplying air through the hose 24, the air enters the air chamber 22 of the leg airbag 21. When the air supply is stopped and discharged, the air from the air chamber 22 of the leg air bag 21 is rapidly exhausted so that the air chamber 22 is compressed by the expansion and the air chamber 22 is exhausted. Is repeatedly released.

  A lifting columnar body 26 is integrally provided on the heel side (lower side) of the leg airbag 21 near the ankle. The lifting columnar body 26 is filled with an air chamber 22 therein. ing.

  The lifting columnar body 26 contracts due to the weight of the foot in a state where no air is supplied to the air chamber 22, and is in a state as shown in FIG. 3A, but from the air supply device 23 through the hose 24. When air is supplied to the air chamber 22 of the leg air bag 21, the air chamber 22 inside the lifting column 26 is simultaneously lifted by the air chamber 22 around the leg being pressed against the leg. As a result, the lifting columnar body 26 rises as shown in FIG. 3B, and the ankle side is raised up.

  The description of the effect on the leg by the above action is the same as in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted. In this embodiment, the air chamber 22 is common to the entire leg air bag 21 and the lifting columnar body 26. Therefore, there is an advantage that the branch of the hose 24 is not necessary and only one exhaust valve 25 is required.

  The fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 4 shows an air massage machine for arms according to claim 4, wherein (a) shows a state before (or after) the supply of air, and (b ) Shows a state where air is supplied, and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the state of (b).

  First, the person A who receives the massage inserts the arm into the arm airbag 31 up to the base portion b of the arm while lying on his back.

  The arm airbag 31 is configured using a sheet of flexible synthetic resin or the like as in the first to third embodiments, and has a cylindrical shape with one end open, and the front side and the inner side. The air chamber 32 is inflated when air is supplied to the air chamber 32. At this time, the air chamber 32 is also inside the arm air bag 31. The expansion of the air chamber 32 will apply a compressive force to the entire arm, and when the air is extracted from the air chamber 32, the pressure on the entire arm is released, and this is repeated to massage the arm. An effect is produced.

  Air supply and discharge to the air chamber 32 is performed by repeatedly operating the air supply device 33 to supply, stop, and discharge air. The hose 34 connected from the air supply device 33 is connected to the air bag 31 for the arm. This is done by connecting to the exhaust valve 35.

  That is, the exhaust valve 35 performs the same operation as the exhaust valves 5, 15, and 25 of the first to third embodiments, and when the air is supplied through the hose 34, the exhaust valve 35 is in the air chamber 32 of the arm airbag 31. When air supply is stopped and air supply is stopped or discharged, air from the air chamber 32 of the arm air bag 31 is rapidly exhausted, so that pressure due to expansion of the air chamber 32 and exhaust from the air chamber 32 are exhausted. Repeated release of pressure.

  A lifting columnar body 36 is integrally provided below the wrist of the arm air bag 31, and the lifting columnar body 36 is filled with an air chamber 32.

  In the state where air is not supplied to the air chamber 32, the lifting columnar body 36 contracts due to the weight of the arm and is in a state as shown in FIG. 4A, but from the air supply device 33 through the hose 34. When air is supplied to the air chamber 32 of the arm air bag 31, the air chamber 32 in the lifting columnar body 36 is simultaneously lifted by the air chamber 32 around the arm and pressed against the arm. As a result, the lifting columnar body 36 rises as shown in FIG. 3B, and the wrist side is raised up.

  The description of the effect on the arm by the above action is the same as in the second embodiment, and the description is omitted. In this embodiment, the air chamber 32 is common to the entire arm airbag 31 and the lifting columnar body 36. Therefore, there is an advantage that the branch of the hose 34 is not necessary and only one exhaust valve 35 is required.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that each part can be appropriately modified within the scope of the object of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the air supply devices 3, 13, 23, and 33 for supplying and discharging air and the exhaust valves 5, 15, 25, and 35 having an exhaust action are used in combination. Connect the air supply device and each air bag directly with a hose without using the exhaust valve. When exhausting, release the air by the action of the solenoid valve in the air supply device, and apply negative pressure through the hose to release the air. In this case, air escapes more slowly than when the exhaust valve is used.

1,21 Leg air bag 2, 12, 22, 32 Air chamber 3, 13, 23, 33 Air supply device 4, 14, 24, 34 Hose 5, 15, 25, 35 Exhaust valve 6, 16 Lifting air Bag 7, 17 Air chamber 8, 18 Exhaust valve 11, 31 Arm air bag 26, 36 Lifting columnar body A Person a Leg base part b Arm base part

Claims (4)

  A tube that can be inserted from the base of one leg to the tip of a leg in the state of lying on its back, and a leg airbag that applies an inward compression force by supplying air, and a leg heel inserted in the leg airbag Air is supplied to the leg airbag and the lift airbag at the same time, and the leg airbag and the lift airbag are fixed to the lower part of the corresponding area and inflated by the air supply. And an air supply device for discharging.   It is a cylinder that can be inserted from the base of one arm that extends sideways to the tip of the arm, and an air bag for the arm that applies compression force to the inside by air supply, and the vicinity of the arm corresponding to the hand of the arm inserted in the arm air bag The air bag is fixed to the lower part and inflated by air supply, raising the wrist side of the arm air bag up, and simultaneously supplying and discharging air to the arm air bag and the air bag for raising. An air massage machine comprising an air supply device.   A cylinder that can be inserted from the base of one leg to the tip of a leg while lying on its back, and a columnar body for lifting that projects downward is connected to the portion corresponding to the heel of the inserted leg to supply air The leg air bag that applies a compression force to the inner side, rises and rises with the lifting columnar body and raises the ankle side, and the air supply device that supplies and discharges air to and from the leg air bag An air massage machine characterized by comprising   It is a cylinder that can be inserted from the base of one arm that extends horizontally to the hand, and a columnar body for lifting that projects downward is connected to the part corresponding to the hand of the inserted arm, and compressed inward by air supply It consists of an arm air bag that gives force and rises and raises the wrist side and raises the wrist side, and an air supply device that supplies and discharges air to and from the arm air bag An air massage machine characterized by

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