JP3508771B2 - Massage chair - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massage chair in which an ottoman portion is provided at a front end of a seat portion of a massage chair body having a massage mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 9, a massage chair has been known in which an ottoman portion 4 is extended from a front end of a seat portion 3 of a massage chair body 2 having a massage mechanism 1. In this case, a backrest portion 9 is erected at the rear end of the seat portion 3 so that the inclination angle can be adjusted, and an armrest arm 11 is disposed on both sides of the seat portion 3 and is connected to the armrest arm 11 in a substantially C-shape. By the support arms 12 on both sides which are installed and integrated, the massage chair body 2 having these configurations is installed on the floor.

A massage mechanism 1 capable of obtaining a massage effect such as scooping and tapping is built in the backrest portion 9 so as to be moved up and down, and the back of a user who is seated by the massage mechanism 1 is located near the neck muscles. You can massage up and down to the waist area. Also, the seat 3
The ottoman portion 4 is pivotally attached to the front end so as to be vertically rotatable, and the ottoman portion 4 has a function of massaging the calf portion of the leg.

Therefore, in this case, the user sitting on the massage chair body 2 can obtain a massage effect on his back while sitting on the seat 3 and leaning on the backrest 9. Moreover, the ottoman portion 4 is rotated up and down in response to stretching or bending the leg, the ottoman portion 4 is moved along the calf portion of the leg, and the calf portion is massaged by the ottoman portion 4. be able to.

[0005]

[Patent Document 1] JP-A-62-249650

[0006]

[Patent Document 2] JP-A-8-308896

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, although the ottoman portion 4 is pivotally moved up and down, it is not inverted and the ottoman portion 4 is always of a single type. However, there was a problem that only the massage effect of “No.

The present invention has been invented in view of the above-mentioned conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a massage chair which can obtain a massage effect in a relaxed state and is easy to use.

[0009]

A massage chair according to claim 1 of the present invention is a massage chair in which an ottoman portion is extended to a front end of a seat portion of a massage chair body having a massage mechanism. by extending the supporting frame to the seat front end of the body, Ri Na and reversed rotatably supports the ottoman unit to the support frame, the ottoman unit should be reversed
In case of misalignment, the front or back side of the
Being supported by a support frame so that it fits along the barbed portion
The shall be the feature.

Therefore, in this case, since the ottoman portion is extended at the front end of the seat portion of the massage chair body having the massage mechanism, the seat of the massage chair body is placed in a relaxed state by placing the tip of the leg on the ottoman portion. It is possible to sit on the part and obtain a massage effect by the massage mechanism in the relaxed state. Moreover, since the support frame is extended at the front end of the seat of the massage chair body and the ottoman part is supported by the support frame so that the front and back can be reversed, the operation of reversing the front and back of the ottoman part is easily performed. Will also be good.

A massage chair according to a second aspect of the present invention is the massage chair according to the first aspect, in which a massage device protruding outward is provided on one of the front and back surfaces of the ottoman portion, and the other surface is provided. It is characterized in that it has a structure that does not protrude and is inconspicuous in appearance.

Therefore, in this case, in particular, since a massage device that projects in appearance is provided on either one of the front and back surfaces of the ottoman portion, the massage device allows the massage device to be placed near the legs mounted on the ottoman portion. Effective massage can be performed depending on the occasion. Moreover,
Since the other surface does not project in appearance and is inconspicuous, the massage device can be inverted to the back side to be hidden so that it can be stored in a good appearance.

A massage chair according to a third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the massage chair according to the second aspect, a rolling-type or air-type massage device is provided as a massage device protruding in appearance. .

Therefore, particularly in this case, an effective massage can be performed near the tip of the leg placed on the ottoman part according to the time by a rolling or pneumatic massage device.

A massage chair according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the massage chair according to the second or third aspect, in which the face of the ottoman portion which does not project and is inconspicuous in appearance is a vibrator type. It is characterized in that a massage device is installed.

Therefore, particularly in this case, even on the side of the ottoman portion which does not protrude and is inconspicuous in appearance, a vibrator type massage device is used to adjust the position near the tip of the leg placed on the ottoman portion. And effective massage can be performed.

A massage chair according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the massage chair according to the first or second aspect, in which a support frame is pivotally extended and rotatably extended at the front end of the seat portion of the main body of the massage chair. The ottoman portion is supported on the support frame so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis.

Therefore, in this case, in particular, the ottoman portion is supported by the support frame pivotably extended to the front end of the seat portion of the body of the massage chair so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis. , The ottoman part is not only pivoted up and down with the support frame, but is also rotated about the horizontal axis with respect to the support frame, and the ottoman part is more effective in a proper state near the tip of the leg. Can be massaged.

A massage chair according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the massage chair according to the fifth aspect, fixing means for holding the ottoman portion at a desired angle is provided on a horizontal axis.

Therefore, particularly in this case, since fixing means for holding the ottoman portion rotatable about the horizontal axis with respect to the support frame at a desired angle is provided on the same horizontal axis, the ottoman portion is fixed. It is possible to obtain a good massage effect adapted to the vicinity of the tip of the foot by holding the desired angle state by the fixing means.

[0021]

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention. A massage chair of the embodiment has an ottoman portion 4 at a front end of a seat portion 3 of a massage chair body 2 having a massage mechanism 1. In the extended massage chair, different types of massage devices 5a and 5b are provided on the front and back of the ottoman section 4, and the ottoman section 4 is supported so that it can be turned upside down. In this case, a support frame 6 is pivotally extended at the front end of the seat portion 3 of the massage chair body 2 so as to be vertically rotatable, and the ottoman portion 4 is supported in the support frame 6 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal shaft 7. is doing.

A backrest portion 9 is erected at the rear end of the seat portion 3 so that the inclination angle can be adjusted, and the backrest portion 9 has a massaging mechanism 1 built therein. The massage mechanism 1 is operated up and down, and massage effects such as leaning and tapping can be obtained by the massaging elements 10 arranged on both sides thereof, and the operation is electrically controlled by a microcomputer or the like. . The massage mechanism 1 allows the seated user's back to be massaged vertically from around the nape of the neck to around the waist.

Further, the armrest arms 11 are disposed on both sides of the seat portion 3, and the support arms 12 on both sides which are connected to the armrest arm 11 in a substantially C-shape and are integral with each other are provided with such a structure. The chair body 2 is installed on the floor. A support frame 6 is pivotally attached to a front end of the seat 3 by a pivot shaft 13 so as to be vertically rotatable, and the Ottoman portion 4 is rotatable in the support frame 6 about a horizontal shaft 7. Is supported.
Also, a massage device mounted on the front side of the ontoman unit 4.
5a is a vibrator-type massage machine that imparts vibration, and a massage device 5b installed on the back side is a rolling-type massage machine in which a plurality of rollers rotate, and both are built in the ottoman unit 4. There is.

Therefore, in the massage chair of the embodiment, since the ottoman portion 4 is extended to the front end of the seat portion 3 of the massage chair body 2 provided with the massage mechanism 1 on the backrest portion 9, the ottoman portion 4 is placed above the ottoman portion 4. The user can sit on the seat portion 3 of the massage chair body 2 in a relaxed state with the vicinity of the legs placed, and a massage effect can be obtained on the back by the massage mechanism 1 in the relaxed state.

Moreover, since the ottoman portion 4 is supported so that it can be turned upside down, and different types of massage devices 5 (5a: vibrator type, 5b: rolling type) are installed on the front and back sides of the ottoman portion 4, the ottoman portion 4 is provided. Different types of massage effects can be obtained in the vicinity of the toes placed above depending on the physical condition and the like at the time, and effective massage can be performed without getting tired.

That is, in the state shown in FIG. 1, the calf portion near the tip of the leg can be massaged by vibrating the calf portion near the tip of the foot by the massage device 5a (vibrator type) arranged on the front side of the ottoman portion 4. In the state shown in FIG. 2 in which the ottoman part 4 is turned upside down, the massage device 5b (rolling type) arranged on the back side of the ottoman part 4 repeats the roll of the calf part near the tip of the foot. It can be pressed and massaged. Further, at that time, since the operation of changing the massage effect to a different one is easily performed by reversing the front and back of the ottoman portion 4, the usability in the operation is also improved.

Further, in the massage chair of this embodiment, in particular, the ottoman portion 4 has the horizontal shaft 7 in the support frame 6 pivotally mounted and extended at the front end of the seat portion 3 of the massage chair body 2 so as to be vertically rotatable. Since it is supported so as to be rotatable about the center, not only the ottoman portion 4 is pivotally rotated together with the support frame 6 but also the support frame 6 is rotated about the horizontal shaft 7. The ottoman portion 4 can more effectively massage the vicinity of the legs in an appropriate state. For example, the ottoman portion 4 is rotated up and down in response to stretching and bending of the leg,
The front side or the back side of the calf can be arranged along the calf portion near the tip of the foot, and the calf portion can be effectively massaged by the ottoman portion 4.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show another embodiment of the present invention. In the massage chair of the embodiment, a massaging device 5c mounted on the front side of the ontoman section 4 repeatedly applies air pressure. Is a vibrator-type massage machine in which a massage device 5a installed on the back side applies vibration.

In this case, although the air-type massage device 5c protrudes from the outside and is not good in design, the massage device 5c can be hidden by hiding it so that it cannot be seen by inverting it. Further, in this case, as the massage device 5 on the opposite side to be combined with the air-type massage device 5c, other than the vibrator-type massage device 5a, other massage devices 5 such as a rolling-type massage device 5b unless the appearance is conspicuous. May be adopted. Other than that, the configuration is similar to that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the same operational effect as in the above-described embodiment is exhibited.

5 to 7 show another embodiment of the present invention. In the massage chair of the embodiment, fixing means 8 for holding the ottoman portion 4 at a desired angle is provided on the horizontal shaft 7. In this case, the fixing means 8 is provided at one end of the horizontal shaft 7 that rotatably supports the ottoman portion 4 in the support frame 6, and by rotating and tightening the fixing means 8, the ottoman portion 4 is fixed. The rotation thereof is blocked and held at a desired angle, and conversely, by rotating the fixing means 8 in the opposite direction to loosen it, the ottoman portion 4 becomes rotatable.

Therefore, particularly in this case, the horizontal shaft 7 is provided with fixing means 8 for holding the ottoman portion 4 rotatable about the horizontal shaft 7 with respect to the support frame 6 at a desired angle. Therefore, the ottoman portion 4 can be held in the desired angle state by the fixing means 8 and a good massage effect adapted to the vicinity of the legs can be obtained. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, by supporting the support frame 6 in a substantially horizontal state and holding the Ottoman part 4 in the support frame 6 in substantially the same direction, the calf part near the legs can be massaged, or as shown in FIG. As described above, by making the support frame 6 substantially horizontal and holding the ottoman portion 4 in a direction intersecting with the support frame 6, the foot sole portion of the stretched leg is massaged, or as shown in FIG.
By holding the support frame 6 in a substantially vertical state and holding the Ottoman portion 4 in a direction intersecting with the support frame 6, it is possible to massage the sole portion of the bent leg. In addition,
Other than that, the configuration is similar to that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the same operational effect as in the above-described embodiment is exhibited.

FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the present invention. In the massage chair of the embodiment, the ottoman portion 4 is configured to swing and rotate about the horizontal axis 7 while the massage device 5 is operating. ing. In this case, at least one of the massage devices 5 is a rolling type motor 14 or the like.
The ottoman section 4 is also swung by the drive of the motor 14 (reciprocating rotation such as swaying).
It is operated, and the ottoman part 4 and the massage device 5 are electrically linked.

Therefore, particularly in this case, since the ottoman section 4 is swing-rotated about the horizontal axis 7 in conjunction with this during the operation of the massaging device 5, not only the massage effect by the massaging device 5 but also the ottoman. A massage effect can also be obtained by swinging the part 4 around the horizontal axis 7, and a massage effect that is rich in a wide range can be provided near the tip of the leg. Other than that, the configuration is similar to that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the same operational effect as in the above-described embodiment is exhibited.

[0034]

As described above, in the massage chair according to claim 1 of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a massage effect by the massage mechanism in a relaxed state with the vicinity of the legs placed on the ottoman portion. The ottoman part is supported by a support frame extending to the front end of the seat part of the massage chair body so that the ottoman part can be turned upside down, and the ottoman part can be easily turned upside down, which makes the operation easier.

Further, in the massage chair according to claim 2 of the present invention, in particular, a massage device which is externally projected is provided on either one of the front and back surfaces of the ottoman portion,
With the massage device, an effective massage can be performed near the leg tips placed on the same ottoman portion depending on the time, and the other surface is not prominent in appearance and is inconspicuous, The massage device can be turned upside down and hidden so that it cannot be seen, and can be stored in a good appearance.

Further, in the massage chair according to claim 3 of the present invention, an effective massage is applied to the vicinity of the legs placed on the ottoman part according to the time by a rolling or pneumatic massage device. It can be carried out.

Further, in the massage chair according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in particular, even on the side of the ottoman portion which is inconspicuous and does not stand out due to its external appearance, the massage chair of the vibrator type allows the massage chair to be placed on the ottoman portion. An effective massage can be performed near the placed toes depending on the occasion.

Further, in the massage chair according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in particular, the ottoman part is not only pivotally moved up and down together with the support frame, but also the support frame is centered on a horizontal axis. The ottoman section allows the legs to be massaged more effectively in an appropriate state.

Further, in the massage chair according to claim 6 of the present invention, in particular, the ottoman portion that is rotatable with respect to the support frame is held at a desired angle state by the fixing means, and adapted to the vicinity of the tip of the leg. A good massage effect can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of essential parts of the massage chair in different usage states.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a massage chair according to another embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the massage chair in different usage states.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a massage chair according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the massage chair in different usage states.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the massage chair in a different usage state.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a main part of a massage chair according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional massage chair.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 massage mechanism 2 massage chair body 3 seats 4 Ottoman club 5 Massage device 6 Support frame 7 Horizontal axis 8 fixing means

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Fumihiro Nishio Inventor, 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. (56) References JP-A-62-249650 (JP, A) JP-A-11-19149 ( JP, A) JP-A-9-271501 (JP, A) JP-A-8-308896 (JP, A) JP-A-56-83348 (JP, A) Actual development S-54-140592 (JP, U) JP-B 63-52902 (JP, B2) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A61H 7/00 A61H 15/00 A61H 23/02 A47C 7/50

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A massage chair in which an ottoman portion is provided at a front end of a seat portion of a massage chair body having a massage mechanism, and a support frame is provided at a front end of the seat portion of the massage chair body. any of ottoman unit Ri name by reversed rotatably supported, the ottoman portion which is reversed into
In the case of, the calf whose front or back side is near the tip of the foot
The feature is that it is supported by a support frame along the part.
Massage chair shall be the butterfly. 2. The ottoman portion is provided with a massage device that is externally projected on one of the front and back surfaces, and the other surface is invisible and does not stand out. Massage chair. 3. A massage device that projects outwardly,
The massage chair according to claim 2, further comprising a rolling type or pneumatic type massage device. 4. The massage chair according to claim 2, wherein a vibrator-type massage device is provided on a surface of the ottoman portion that does not project and is inconspicuous in appearance. . 5. A support frame is pivotally extended at a front end of a seat portion of a massage chair body so as to be vertically rotatable, and an ottoman portion is supported on the support frame so as to be rotatable about a horizontal axis. The massage chair according to claim 1 or 2, which is characterized. 6. The massage chair according to claim 5, wherein fixing means for holding the ottoman portion at a desired angle is provided on the horizontal axis.