JP3524468B2 - Massage equipment - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massage device for massaging a leg of a person sitting on a chair, particularly a calf or a sole. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a massage device, a Japanese Utility Model Application (KOKAI) 5
There is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-140592, which is shown in FIGS. FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration explanatory view of a conventional massage device, and FIG. 11 is a side view of a main part. FIG. 10 shows a conventional massage device 10.
Reference numeral 0 denotes a pair of metal fittings 102 which are attached to the tip of the seat 103a of the chair-type massage machine 103 so as to be able to be raised and lowered stepwise from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position via engagement and disengagement of gears and pins, and the metal fittings. A leg massage main body 101 whose lower end is rotatably supported at the distal end of the main body 102; a plurality of magnets 101b disposed on the back side of the leg massage main body 101 that comes into contact with the metal fittings 102; A vibrator 101a that is provided on both the front and back surfaces of the massage main body 101 and is vibrated by the vibration massage device 105 incorporated in the leg massage main body 101, and is protruded from both upper and lower ends of the front of the leg massage main body 101, The elastic leg 1 serving as a support leg when the leg massage main body 101 is tilted forward with the pin as a fulcrum with respect to the metal fitting 102.
01c. [0004] Next, the massage operation of the conventional massage device 100 based on the above configuration will be described. When a person sits on the chair-type massage machine 103 and massages the calf, the leg 102 is substantially vertically moved together with the leg massage main body 101 in a state where the leg 101 is superimposed and adsorbed by the leg mass 102. After being appropriately raised from the position, the oscillator 101d on the surface side of the leg massage main body 101 hits the calf (the position indicated by the phantom line in FIG. 10), and then the vibration massage device 10
Activate 5 to give the calf a massage effect . On the other hand, when the soles are massaged,
Release the suction force of the gnet 101b and move
The body massage main body 101 is separated and tilted forward and elastic
It is assumed that the leg 101C is attached to and supported on the floor. leg
Put your foot on the back side of the massage main body 101,
When the massage device 105 is activated,
The vibrator 10 located on the side opposite to the oscillating vibrator 101d
1a gives a massage effect to the sole of the foot. This subordinate
The conventional massage device 100 has a leg
The surge main body 101 can be folded and stored under the seat 103a.
Come out of the way. [0006] However, such a problem
In the conventional example, the massage main body 101 is tilted forward.
The massage main body 10 is not fixed at a predetermined angle when
Fix the position of the calf treatment surface until it touches the floor.
There are disadvantages that cannot be determined. According to this conventional example, the treatment surface is not directly grounded.
The elastic legs 101C are attached as
The elastic legs will protrude from the patch
It is easy to get in the way when treating Ragi, and the design is poor.
Will be. Further, the massage subject 101 is placed on the floor.
I could only massage the soles of the feet when they were placed
For use, the knee is limited to a posture bent almost at a right angle
It ’s not easy to use, and it ’s leaning on your back.
To do a sole massage in a relaxed posture
There are many drawbacks. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.
Massaging multiple types of treatment areas
And relax in any case
The purpose is to be able to massage in a comfortable posture. [0010] A massage according to the present invention.
The device is located in front of the seat where the person receiving the massage sits.
Support member that can move between the storage position and the protrusion position
And a massage section with a built-in massage function
On the side opposite to the seat side.
The surge part and the end of the support member are pivotally attached to each other for pivotal support.
So that it can be opened and closed freely, the massage part and the support part
Of the massage part exposed when the material is superimposed
Exposed when the surface, support member and massage part open
Use each of the massage parts as a treatment surface
In the massage device, the amount of expansion of the massage
It is regulated by topper means, and even if the support
Make sure that the surge part does not rotate more than
It is characterized by the following. Therefore, in the present invention, massage
The calf and soles of the feet while the recipient is seated
Not only can it be easily massaged, especially on the soles
In the massage, the support member protrudes and the foot
It spreads even if the sole of the foot is pressed against the massage part in the state of being fried
It will be supported firmly without changing the amount,
Massage the soles of the feet with the body relaxed
Becomes possible. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment of the Present Invention) Hereinafter, a massage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a massage unit storage state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a diagram of the massage device according to the present embodiment. The foot massage state explanatory drawing is shown. As shown in the drawings, the massage device 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that
1a, the support member 1 is provided by the link portion 13 which extends and contracts to the front.
2 is movable between the storage position and the protruding position. An arc-shaped stopper groove 12a is provided at the tip of the support member 12, that is, on the opposite side of the seat portion 51, and protrudes from a side end portion thereof.
The massage part 11 is rotatably mounted on the tip of the support member 12 by a stopper 11e that moves along 2a. When the massage part 11 is tilted with respect to the support member 12 for opening and closing, the massage part 11 is regulated by the stopper groove 12a by the stopper 11e as the stopper means and is stably supported at a predetermined angle. It is a mechanism. The link portion 13 is disposed below the seat portion 51 of the chair 50, and is rotated by a driving device 13f.
And the seat surface 51 above the center of rotation of the link 13a.
Link 13 whose one end is rotatably supported at a position closer to the front
b, a link 13c one end of which is rotatably mounted on the tip of the link 13a, and an intermediate portion which is rotatably pin-connected to the intermediate portion of the link 13b, and a link 13b and the link 13c which are relative to each other. The support member 12 is provided on a link 13d parallel to the link 13b, with a link 13d and a link 13e that are rotatably pin-connected to each other to form a parallel crank mechanism. The massaging section 11 is provided on a hollow vibration-isolating frame 11a that is axially attached to the support member 12, and is disposed on the front side of the vibration-isolating frame 11a so as not to transmit vibrations through rubber. A lid 11b with which the calf is in direct contact, and the lid 1
1b, and is disposed on the back side of the anti-vibration frame 11a so as not to transmit vibration through the anti-vibration rubber, and is sandwiched between the bottom 11c to which the sole directly contacts and the lid 11b and the bottom 11c. A vibration device 11d is provided in the hollow portion of the vibration isolating frame 11a and connected to the lid 11b and the bottom 11c to transmit vibration. When the vibration device 11d is operated, the integrated lid 11b and bottom 11c vibrate with respect to the anti-vibration frame 11a, and the surfaces of the lid 11b and the bottom 11c can be subjected to massage. is there. Next, the massage operation of the present embodiment based on the above configuration will be described. With respect to the massage part 11 supported below the seat part 51 of the chair 50 via the link part 13, the drive unit 13f is operated to rotate the link 13a upward, extend the link part 13 to extend the massage part 11 forward. Push forward. When the massage part 11 is moved at a height position substantially equal to the seat surface 51a of the chair 50 until the upper surface thereof is inclined forward and downward, the link part 13 is fixed so as not to move. In this state, a person sits on chair 50,
When the calf of the leg is placed on the lid 11b forming the upper surface of the massage unit 11 and the vibration device 11d is operated, the lid 11b in contact with the calf vibrates, and a massage effect on the calf is obtained. On the other hand, when performing a sole massage,
Raise the massage part 11 forward with respect to the support member 12,
The seat 50a of the chair 50 is set up at a predetermined angle.
At a higher position, the massage unit 11 moves the back of the
In a state facing the person sitting in the room. Massage part 11
When the sole is placed on the bottom body 11c that forms the back surface facing the person and the vibration device 11d is operated, the bottom body 11c that comes into contact with the sole is
Vibrates, and a massage effect on the soles is obtained. The sole of the foot can be massaged with the position of the massage part 11 at the top, so there is no need to keep the knee at a right angle and press the bottom of the foot to the floor. You can take a posture to attach. In the massage device according to the present embodiment,
When not in use, retract the link 13 and massage
Can be completely stored under the seating surface 51a, and does not take up space. In the massage of the sole of the foot, since the rotation angle is regulated by the stopper means, the sole of the foot can be massaged even if the position of the massage part is raised by projecting the support member 12. When the sole of the foot is massaged in this state, not only can the massage be performed in a relaxed state, but also the posture in which the back is pressed against the chair 50 and the leg is naturally stepped on to the massage unit 11, so that the sole is strongly stiff. Pressing can enhance the massage effect. In addition, the structure is simple, the massage part 11 can be used on both sides, and it is easy to enhance the massage effect by changing the surface properties according to the use site on the body. Furthermore, since both front and back surfaces can be used separately for a foot massage and a calf massage, it is possible to remove a feeling of filth. (Second Embodiment of the Present Invention) Hereinafter, a massage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a massage unit stored state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a diagram of the massage device according to the present embodiment. The foot massage state explanatory drawing is shown. As shown in the figures, the massage device 2 according to the present embodiment is provided upright on both sides of the front end of the seat portion 51 of the chair 50, and the pin groove 23b is pierced.
Movable pin 2 urged by spring 23c against 3b
3a and a notch 2 at one end.
2a is formed, an arc-shaped stopper groove 22b is drilled in the other end, and the notch 22a and the pin 23a engage with the notch 22a and the pin 23a at the substantially horizontal position so that the one end is rotatable with the base 23 and the position is maintained. A pair of arms 22 as a support member that is supported so as to be supported, and a stopper 21e is protruded from a side end portion, and this stopper 21e is inserted into a stopper groove 22b of the arm 22 and the stopper 21e is inserted into the stopper groove 22b.
And a massage part 21 rotatably mounted on the other end of the arm 22 so as to move along the arm. This massage unit 21 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. Next, the massage operation of the present embodiment based on the above configuration will be described. First, fold the seat 5
The arm 22 and the massage unit 21 housed below the base 1 are raised upward about the pivot point of the base 23 at the tip of the seat 51. When the massage part 21 is moved to a position where the upper surface thereof is inclined downward to the front at a height substantially equal to the seat surface 51a of the chair, the notch 22a of the arm 22 and the pin 23 of the base 23 are moved.
a and the arm 22 and the massage unit 21 are fixed so as not to move. In this state, a person sits on the chair 50, and puts the calf of the leg on the lid 21b which forms the upper surface of the massage unit 21, and the vibration device 2 as the massage function unit
When 1d is operated, the lid 21b in contact with the calf vibrates, and a massage effect on the calf is obtained. On the other hand, when performing a sole massage,
While maintaining the engagement between the notch 22a and the pin 23a from the above-described state, the massage part 21 is raised forward with respect to the arm 22 to be in an upright state at a predetermined angle, and is higher than the seat surface 51a of the chair 50. At the position, the massage unit 21 is in a state where its back surface is opposed to the person sitting on the chair 50. When the sole is placed on the sole 21c on the back surface facing the person of the massage part 21 and the vibration device 21d is operated, the sole 21c in contact with the sole vibrates, and a massage effect on the sole is obtained. In the massage of the sole of the foot, since the massage part 21 is above the seating surface 51a and stands up, a person presses the back against the chair 50 and depresses the leg to push the sole strongly against the massage part 21. It is possible to give a high massage effect to the sole from the massage unit 21. In the massage device according to the present embodiment,
When not in use, the massage part 21 and the arm 22 can be folded and stored under the seat part 51, saving space. In addition, the massage part 21 can be used on both sides, and it is easy to change the surface properties according to the part to be used on the body and to enhance the massage effect. And since both sides can be used separately for the sole massage and the calf massage, it is possible to remove a feeling of dirty. Further, the structure is simple, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. (Third Embodiment of the Present Invention) Hereinafter, a massage device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a sole massage state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a diagram of the massage device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration diagram of an air massage unit. As shown in the figures, the massage apparatus 3 according to the present embodiment is different from the arm 22 supporting the massage section 21 of the second embodiment in that an ankle is used when massaging the sole. And an air massage unit 32 that performs massage from the ankle to the lower calf. Base 3 of air massage part 32
3 is the same as that of the second embodiment. In addition, the massage unit 31 includes the first and second massages.
As in the case of the embodiment of FIG.
The lid 3 is provided on both the front and back surfaces of the hollow vibration-isolating frame 11a
1b and the bottom body 31c are provided, and the electric vibration device 31d is provided. However, the electric vibration device 31d is thinner than those of the first and second embodiments. The air massage part 32 is shaped to support both the ankles with the soles resting on the massage part 31 from below and from the side when the soles are massaged, and a pair of notches 32a on both sides of one end. The notch 32a and the pin 33a are rotatably and substantially horizontally supported at one end thereof, and are pivotally supported so that the position is maintained by engagement with the notch 32a and the pin 33a. Rotating massage part 3
1 is attached to the shaft. The air massage section 32 is capable of expanding and contracting with air supplied from the outside, and has a mechanism for massaging the ankle with air pressure. Next, the massage operation of the present embodiment based on the above configuration will be described. First, fold the seat 5
The air massaging part 32 and the massaging part 31 housed below 1 are raised upward about the pivot point of the base 33 at the tip of the seat part 51. When the massage part 31 is moved to a position where the upper surface thereof is inclined downwardly at a height substantially equal to the seating surface 51a of the chair 50, the notch 32a of the air massage part 32 engages with the pin 33a of the base 33. Then, the air massage unit 32 and the massage unit 31 are fixed so as not to move. In this state, when a person sits on the chair 50 and puts the calf of the leg on the lid 31b forming the upper surface of the massage part 31 and operates the vibrating device 31d, the lid 31b in contact with the calf vibrates and moves to the calf. Massage effect is obtained. On the other hand, when doing a sole massage,
While maintaining the engagement between the notch 32a and the pin 33a from the above state, the massage unit 31 is raised forward with respect to the air massage unit 32 until the expansion amount is regulated by the stopper unit 34, and is set at a predetermined angle. In the upright state, the massage unit 31 is set at a position higher than the seating surface 51a of the chair 50 with its back surface facing the person sitting on the chair 50.
Bottom body 31c on the back side facing the person of massage part 31
When the sole is placed on the sole and the ankle is held by the air massage unit 32 and the vibration device 31d is operated, the bottom body 31c in contact with the sole vibrates, and a massage effect on the sole is obtained. In the massage of the sole of the foot, since the massage part 31 is above the seating surface 51a and stands up, a person presses the back against the chair 50 and depresses the leg to strongly press the foot on the massage part 31. In addition to the posture in which the sole is pressed, the ankle is supported by the air massage unit 32 and the position of the sole is unlikely to change, so that a high massage effect can be given from the massage unit 31 to the sole. At the time of this sole massage, in the air massage part 32,
Massage can be performed even from the ankle to the lower calf by air pressure, and the massage effect can be increased in combination with the massage to the sole. In the massage device 3 according to the present embodiment, the ankle is supported during the massage to the sole, so that the posture is stabilized and the massage effect can be always provided correctly. In addition, a massage effect can be given to an ankle and a lower calf, a massage range is large, a blood circulation of a foot is improved, a massage effect is improved, and massage can be performed efficiently. In the above embodiment, the massage is performed by the air pressure from the air massage unit.
Other methods may be used as a massage method such as giving a massage effect by vibration. [0033] In the present invention as described above, according to the present invention, a built-in support member and massage function portion the person receiving the massage is movable between Oite housing position and the projection position on the front side of the seat to be seated The massage part overlapped, and the massage part overlapped and supported on the side opposite to the seat side
The end of the member is pivotally mounted and attached to be openable and closable so as to be rotatably supported, and the surface of the massage part exposed when the massage part and the support member are overlapped, the support member and the massage part In a massage device that uses each of the surfaces of the massage part exposed when opened as a treatment surface, the expansion amount of the massage part is regulated by stopper means, and even when the support member protrudes, the massage part is Since it does not rotate more than a predetermined angle, a. The user can easily massage both the calf and the sole of the foot while sitting. b.Because the amount of expansion of the massage part is regulated to a predetermined angle by the stopper means during treatment of the sole of the foot, it can be massaged firmly without losing the pressing force on the sole of the foot, and for the calf on the opposite side There is no need to provide legs or the like on the treatment surface as support means for the floor surface. c. Even when the massage part where the support member is in the protruding position is kept high above the floor surface, the sole of the foot can be supported without losing the pressing force, so that the body is stretched while sitting and relaxed But the massage of the sole can be done well. There is an operational effect.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a massage unit stored state of a massage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a foot massage state of the massage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a massage unit stored state of a massage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a foot massage state of the massage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a sole massage state of the massage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air massage unit of a massage device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration perspective view of a conventional massage device. FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration side view of a conventional massage device. [Description of Signs] 1,2,3,100,200 Massage devices 11,21,31 Massage parts 11a, 21a, 31a Anti-vibration frames 11b, 21b, 31b Lids 11c, 21c, 31c Bottom bodies 11d, 21d, 31d Vibration device 11e, 21e Stopper 12 Support member 12a, 22b Stopper groove 13 Link portion 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e Link 13f Drive device 22 Arm 22a, 32a Notch portion 23, 33 Base 23a, 33a Pin 23b, 33b Pin Grooves 23c, 33c Spring 32 Air massage unit 50 Chair 51 Seat 51a Seat 101 Leg massage main body 101a Vibrator 101b Magnet 101c Elastic legs 102 Metal fittings 103 Chair type massage machine 103a Seat 201 Double-sided massager 202 Arm 203 Support base 2 4 chair-type massage machine 204a seat belt 205

Claims (1)

(57) Patent Claims 1. A massage unit the person receiving the massage has a built-in support member and massage function unit to be movable between Oite housing position and the projection position on the front side of the seat to be seated Is heavy
Joining, the above- mentioned overlapping on the side opposite to the above seat side
Was then pivotally attached to the end of the massage unit and the support member, opened and closed freely mounted so as to rotate the support, the surface of the massage unit supporting member and the massaging portion is exposed when a superimposed state, In a massage device that uses each of the surfaces of the massage section exposed when the support member and the massage section are opened as a treatment surface, the amount of expansion of the massage section is regulated by stopper means, and the massage section is provided even when the support member is in a protruding state. Is prevented from rotating relative to the support member by a predetermined angle or more.