JP4505109B2 - Massage device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a massager that enables anyone to receive a massage easily and appropriately.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Traditionally, massagers that give a predetermined massage effect to each part of the human body have been used in various shapes ranging from small ones that are held in hand to large ones such as chairs and mats. A variety of methods are also used for the operation mechanism, such as a method that mechanically generates movement and a method that uses expansion and contraction of the container by air.
[0003]
Among these conventional massage devices, the air mat type that gives a massage effect to a person lying on his / her back on the mat can simultaneously give a massage effect to many parts of the body and is compared with a mechanical type. It is lightweight and can be easily folded and carried when not in use, and is convenient for storage, and has been widely used. An example of such an air mat type massage device is shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional massager.
[0004]
The conventional massage device 100 shown in FIG. 7 includes a hollow mat 101, a plurality of air cells 102 accommodated in the mat 101 and inflated and contracted by air injection and discharge, and the air cells 102. An air injection / discharge device 103 that performs pressure injection and suction / discharge of air is provided.
In this conventional massage device 100, the air injection / discharge device 103 is operated in a state where a person lies on his / her back on the mat 101, and the air cell 102 is expanded / contracted by appropriately switching between the air injection / discharge. Repeatedly, it can generate a pressing force against the body when it is inflated and release the pressed state when it is contracted to give a massage effect almost equivalent to itching from the shoulder to the back of the person and from the waist to the leg.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the conventional massage device is configured as described above, it is occupied as a massage device for giving a massage effect to the neck and shoulder to back portions where the stiffness is likely to occur due to the use as a mat. There is a problem that it is inconvenient because the area is large and the installation place is limited, and it is not easy to carry and change the place unless the air is folded once and folded.
[0006]
Also, there is a mat type and another massager that can give a massage effect to each part from the past, but in this state it is not possible to give a massage effect to the part from the neck to the back in the state of sleeping I had a problem that I couldn't.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in a relaxed posture, the massage effect can be effectively and easily applied from the neck and further from the shoulder to the back, and the structure is simple and manufactured in a compact size. An object is to provide a massager that can reduce costs.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The massage device according to the present invention is formed of a pillow portion that supports the head of a person in a sleeping position and a hollow body having a predetermined shape having flexibility, and a predetermined communication path that communicates with the hollow portion of the hollow body. In the massage device comprising: an air cell connected to the pillow portion; and a pump unit connected to the air cell via the communication path and supplying air to the air cell through the communication path. The upper surface is formed with a recessed portion having a step at a predetermined position on the upper surface, while the other portion of the upper surface has a substantially pillow shape and a porous lower pillow body in which many vent holes with a predetermined depth are formed. The lower pillow body is formed of a combination of the same material and the substantially pillow-like upper pillow body that is disposed along the upper side of the lower pillow body with the same material as the lower pillow body. In the gap between the upper pillow body and the lower pillow body that occurs at the position of the recessed portion of the pillow body, Air cells are housed disposed, a through hole communicating from the inside the air cell to vent the lower pillow surface forming a plurality of a shall to leak air inside the air cell in a predetermined amount outside. Thus, in the present invention, a predetermined gap portion between the upper pillow body and the lower pillow body of the pillow portion formed by a combination of a predetermined lower pillow body and a higher porosity upper pillow body air cells are housed disposed, in a state a person is carrying the head on the pillow unit, the pump unit is operated expansion of air cells, so repeated contraction, predetermined intervals neck to be massage target air cell By pressing and stimulating in the relaxed posture, it is possible to reliably give the neck a massage effect equivalent to that of itchiness, and the pressing force can be easily adjusted by adjusting the air supply amount to the air cell as a massager When the air cell of the pillow part expands, the pressing force from the air cell will be transmitted through the upper pillow body, and the uncomfortable feeling associated with partial expansion of the pillow part can be reduced. On the lower pillow body Base and with a large upper pillow of porosity close to the head to ensure proper ventilation, resulting comfort prevent stuffiness of the head. In addition, a plurality of through-holes that lead from the inside of the air cell to the vents on the surface of the lower pillow body are formed, and a predetermined amount of air inside the air cell is leaked to the outside, so that the air is gradually released to the head contact side. Excessive dampness due to contact with the head of the surface of the part can be eliminated to further improve comfort.
[0010]
Further, in the massage device according to the present invention, if necessary, the pillow portion is formed so that the predetermined width portions on both the left and right sides are harder than the central portion, and the communication path is provided in one or both of the hard portions. A connector portion that can be detachably connected is provided. As described above, in the present invention, the predetermined width portions on both the left and right sides of the pillow portion are formed to be harder than the central portion, and the connector portion that can connect the communication path is disposed on the pillow portion side portion. With a relatively hard part covered, the weight of the head can be supported in a balanced manner at the central part and the harder side parts, and excessive deformation of the pillow part due to the weight can be prevented, and the head and connector The presence of the connector part as a foreign object feeling is not given to the head as a hard part is interposed between the part and the stability and feeling of use as a pillow are improved. Further, since the periphery of the connector portion is not greatly deformed, even if a force is applied to the connector portion, the connector portion is not easily dropped from the pillow portion, and the integrated state of the connector portion and the pillow portion can be maintained.
Further, the massage device according to the present invention includes a back contact portion connected to the pillow portion and laid on the lower back side as necessary, and a plurality of air cells are disposed in the pillow portion and the back contact portion. The outermost layer part of the pillow part and the back contact part is formed as a substantially bag-like cover body that is in a covering state over the entire pillow part and the back contact part, and a predetermined storage bag is provided inside the cover body. Are integrally arranged, and at least one of the air cells is accommodated in each of the storage bags. As described above, in the present invention, the air cell is housed and disposed in each storage bag of the cover body forming the outermost layer portion, and a person places a part of the body on the pillow part and / or the back contact part. Then, the pump unit is operated to repeat the expansion and contraction of the air cell, and each part of the body to be massaged is pressed and stimulated at a predetermined interval by each air cell, so that each part of the body is in a relaxed posture. A massage effect equivalent to that of massage is surely given, and the pressing force can be easily adjusted by adjusting the amount of air supplied to the air cell, making it easy to use as a massage device, and the air cell can be used as a pillow and / or back. The structure for holding the contact portion in a predetermined position can be remarkably simplified, and the manufacturing can be facilitated and the cost can be reduced. Moreover, the cover body which is easily damaged in the outermost layer can be easily replaced, and the maintenance is excellent.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the massage device according to the present embodiment in a state where a cover body is omitted, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the massage device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of the massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the piping state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a pump unit of the massage device according to the present embodiment. FIG.
[0012]
As shown in the respective drawings, the massage device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a pillow portion 10 as a part of the abutting portion that supports the head of a person in a sleeping posture, and a back portion integrated with the pillow portion 10. The back contact portion 20 as the other portion of the contact portion laid on the lower side, and a hollow body having a predetermined shape that is flexible and can withstand deformation due to air injection and discharge. A tube 60 serving as a communication passage communicating with the hollow portion of the pillow portion 10 is connected, and a pillow portion air cell 30 and shoulder portion air respectively disposed at a predetermined portion along the human body neck portion of the pillow portion 10 and a predetermined portion of the back contact portion 20. A cell unit 40 and a back air cell 50 are connected to each air cell 30, 40, 50 via the pipe 60, and a pump unit 70 that repeatedly injects or discharges air through the pipe 60 to each air cell 30, 40, 50. It is the structure provided with.
[0013]
The pillow portion 10 includes a substantially bag-shaped cover body 80 serving as an outermost layer portion, a lower pillow body 11 and an upper pillow body 12 as core portions disposed inside the cover body 80, and the upper pillow. It is a structure provided with the pillow part air cell 30 accommodated by the body 12 and the lower pillow body 11 so that it can be expanded and contracted. The lower pillow body 11 is a substantially pillow-shaped body having a predetermined porosity with a sufficiently large size capable of supporting a person's head and having an upper surface that is a curved surface extending from the person's head to the neck. A recessed portion 11a having a step is formed in a predetermined range of the upper surface that is formed and positioned along the neck, while a large number of vent holes 11b having a predetermined depth are formed in other portions of the upper surface.
[0014]
In the lower pillow body 11, predetermined width portions on both the left and right sides are hard portions 11d formed to be harder than the center portion 11c, and the pipe 60 can be detachably connected to each of the hard portions 11d. The connector part 13 is provided. And the pipe | tube 60 connected with this connector part 13 and connecting the connector part 13 and each air cell 30,40,50 is built in the lower pillow body 11, Among these, the shoulder part air cell 40 and the back air cell Three tubes 60 connected to 50 extend through the lower pillow body 11 toward the back contact portion 20 side. An outer pipe 60 connected to the pump unit 70 is detachably connected to one of the left and right connector portions 13 of the lower pillow body 11. By arranging the connector portion 13 on the hard portion 11d of the lower pillow body 11, even if a force is applied to the connector portion 13 when the external tube 60 is attached to or detached from the connector portion 13, the periphery of the connector portion 13 The hard part 11d is not greatly deformed, and the connector part 13 and the lower pillow body 11 can be maintained in an integrated state.
[0015]
The upper pillow body 12 is formed of a substantially sheet-like body having a predetermined thickness and made of the same material as that of the lower pillow body 11, and is integrated along the upper side of the lower pillow body 11. It is the structure arrange | positioned. And the pillow part air cell 30 is accommodated and arrange | positioned in the clearance gap between the upper side pillow body 12 and the lower side pillow body 11 which arises in the said recessed part 11a position of the lower side pillow body 11. As shown in FIG.
[0016]
The cover body 80 is configured as a substantially bag-like body made of a flexible material that is in a covering state over the entire pillow part 10 and the back contact part 20 as an outermost layer part of the pillow part 10 and the back contact part 20. The pillow cover portion 80a that is the outermost layer portion of the pillow portion 10 and the back cover portion 80b that is the outermost layer portion of the back contact portion 20 are roughly divided. The upper pillow body 12 is covered.
[0017]
The back contact portion 20 is integrally held on the back cover portion 80b of the cover body 80 as the outermost layer portion, the cushion portion 21 disposed inside the back cover portion 80b, and the inner portion of the back cover portion 80b. The two shoulder air cells 40 and the back air cell 50 are provided, and a combination thereof is used to form a substantially mat-like body having flexibility. The storage bags 81 and 82 are integrally formed with the cover body 80 at two positions which are symmetrical positions on the inner side of the back cover portion 80b of the cover body 80, and the storage bag 83 is integrally formed with the cover body 80 at the center position of the inner side. A shoulder air cell 40 is accommodated in the bags 81 and 82, and a back air cell 50 is accommodated in the storage bag 83. Each air cell 40, 50 is connected to and communicates with a tube 60 extended from the pillow portion 10 side from below, and this tube 60 connection position is located just below the neck and is in direct contact with the body. Because it is difficult, it does not give the user a sense of incongruity.
[0018]
The pump unit 70 is connected to a known pump main body 71 that sends out air at a predetermined pressure, an air supply port of the pump main body 71, a pillow part air cell 30 of the pillow part 10, and a back contact. Are connected to the shoulder air cell 40 and the back air cell 50 of the unit 20 through independent pipes 60, respectively, and the air injection state and the discharge state of the air cells 30, 40, 50 through the pipes 60 are respectively determined. A plurality of electromagnetic valves 72 to be switched, and a control unit 73 for controlling the electromagnetic valves 72 and the pump main body 71 to repeatedly inject and discharge air to the air cells 30, 40, 50 to respectively perform expansion and contraction operations. And an operation unit (not shown) for a person to give an operation instruction to the control unit 73.
[0019]
Next, the operation of the massage device based on the above configuration will be described. First, a person who wants to receive massage puts his head on the pillow part 10 and his back on the back contact part 20, and operates the operation part in a relaxed posture, and starts the operation of the pump unit 70. Instruct. In the pump unit 70, the pump main body 71 is actuated to start supplying air, and the control unit 73 controls a predetermined electromagnetic valve 72. The electromagnetic valve 72 enters a state in which the pipe 60 communicates with the pump main body 71. The pump body 71 pressurizes and inflates air into any one or a plurality of the air cells 30, 40, 50 via the pipe 60, and the pressing force due to the expansion of the air cell is transmitted to the body contact portion.
[0020]
On the other hand, when the air cell pressurized with air is expanded to the maximum, the solenoid valve 72 is switched to a state in which the pipe 60 communicates with the outside by the control of the control unit 73, and the air is discharged from the air cell. The cell contracts to attenuate the pressing force and does not apply the pressing force to the body contact portion. Thereafter, when the air cell contracts to the maximum extent, the solenoid valve 72 switches to a state where the pipe 60 and the pump main body 71 communicate with each other again, and air enters the air cell from the pump main body 71.
[0021]
Thus, each state of the injection | pouring and discharge | emission of air with respect to each air cell 30,40,50 is repeated, and each air cell 30,40,50 expand | swells and shrink | contracts respectively, The massage object location is made into the pillow part 10. And the pressure effect is intermittently pressed at each air cell 30, 40, 50 position of the back contact portion 20, and a massage effect similar to that of the massage operation is given. The pressing force due to the expansion of each of the air cells 30, 40, 50 is adjusted by the amount of air sent from the pump main body 71 to each of the air cells 30, 40, 50, and the control unit 73 has an appropriate pressing force. The amount is controlled.
[0022]
Further, regarding the shoulder air cell 40 and the back air cell 50 of the back contact portion 20, the central back air cell 50 among the three air cells 40 and 50 is controlled by the control of the electromagnetic valve 72 by the control unit 73. The left and right shoulder air cells 40 are contracted when the back air cell is inflated to generate a massage effect by the back air cell 50, and conversely, when the back air cell 50 is contracted, the left and right shoulder portions are contracted. The air cell 40 is inflated to give a massage effect to the shoulder portion.
[0023]
Thus, in the massage device according to the present embodiment, the pillow part air cell 30 is disposed in the pillow part 10, and the shoulder part air cell 40 and the back air cell 50 are provided in the back contact part 20, respectively. 10 with a human head on the back and a back on the back contact portion 20, the pump unit 70 is operated to repeatedly expand and contract each air cell 30, 40, 50, The neck to be massaged and the parts from the shoulder to the back are pressed and stimulated by the predetermined air cell located along these parts, so it is surely equivalent to each part to be massaged in a relaxed posture. The shoulder air cell 40 and the back air cell 50 are accommodated in the storage bags 81, 82, 83 integrated with the cover body 80, so that the back contact portion of each air cell 40, 50 is provided. Holding structure in 0 is greatly simplified, thereby the cost becomes easy to manufacture. Further, the inside of the cover body 80 of the pillow part 10 is a combination of the lower pillow body 11 and the upper porous body 12 having a higher porosity, and a gap portion between the lower pillow body 12 and the upper pillow body 11 Since the pillow part air cell 30 is disposed on the upper pillow body 12 and the pressing force when the pillow part air cell 30 expands is transmitted through the upper pillow body 12, the uncomfortable feeling associated with the partial expansion of the pillow part 10 can be reduced. In addition, since the upper pillow body 12 having a higher porosity than the lower pillow body 11 is located near the head, air permeability is ensured and a comfortable feeling can be obtained without stuffiness of the head. Further, the predetermined width portions on both the left and right sides of the pillow portion 10 are formed to be harder than the central portion 11c as the hard portions 11d, and the connector portion 13 is disposed on the hard portion 11d. The portion 11d can support the weight of the head in a well-balanced manner, and the hard portion 11d is interposed between the head and the connector portion 13 so that the presence of the connector portion 13 is not given to the head as a foreign object. Stability and usability are improved.
[0024]
In the massage device according to the above-described embodiment, the shoulder air cell 40 and the back air cell 50 are accommodated in the storage bags 81, 82, 83 integrated with the cover body 80. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The shoulder air cell 40 and / or the back air cell 50 are fixed to a predetermined substantially thin plate-like support member, and the air cell is covered with the back cover portion 80 b of the cover body 80 together with the back contact portion 20. It can also be set as the structure to do. In addition, the pillow part air cell 30 is arranged between the lower pillow body 11 and the upper pillow body 12 of the pillow part 10, but in addition to the shoulder air cell 40 and the back air cell 50. The pillow part air cell 30 can also be housed and disposed in a storage bag integrally formed inside the pillow cover part 80a of the cover body 80.
[0025]
In the massage device according to the above embodiment, the air from the pillow part air cell 30 can be discharged only through the pipe 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower pillow body 11 from the inside of the pillow part air cell 30 is used. A plurality of through-holes communicating with the vent hole 11b on the surface can be formed, and the air inside the pillow part air cell 30 can be leaked to the outside by a predetermined amount. Excessive dampness due to contact with the head of the surface of the part 10 can be eliminated, and the feeling of comfort can be further improved.
[0026]
Furthermore, in the massage device according to the embodiment, the head portion and the back are placed on the pillow portion 10 and the back contact portion 20, respectively, and the massage operation is performed from the neck to the back. Other parts of the human body, for example, the lower back can be placed and massaged on the lower back can be performed.
[0029]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention as described above, predetermined between the upper pillow body and the lower pillow body pillow portion formed in combination with large upper pillow of more porosity and a predetermined lower pillow body The air cell is stored and arranged in the gap, and the head unit is placed on the pillow part. The pump unit is operated to repeat the expansion and contraction of the air cell, and the neck part to be massaged in each air cell By pressing and stimulating at a predetermined interval, the neck can be massaged in a relaxed posture with a massage effect equivalent to that of itch, and the pressing force can be adjusted easily by adjusting the air supply amount to the air cell. It is easy to use as a massage device, and when the air cell in the pillow section expands, the pressing force from the air cell is transmitted through the upper pillow body, and there is less discomfort associated with partial expansion of the pillow section. Yes, the lower pillow body Compared with larger upper pillow of porosity close to the head to ensure proper ventilation and has the effect that the resulting comfort prevent stuffiness of the head. In addition, a plurality of through-holes that lead from the inside of the air cell to the vents on the surface of the lower pillow body are formed, and a predetermined amount of air inside the air cell is leaked to the outside, so that the air is gradually released to the head contact side. It has the effect that the excessive dampness due to contact with the head of the surface of the part is eliminated, and the feeling of comfort can be further improved.
[0030]
Further, according to the present invention, the predetermined width portions on both the left and right sides of the pillow portion are formed to be harder than the central portion, and the connector portion to which the communication path can be connected is disposed on the side portion of the pillow portion. With a relatively hard part covered, the weight of the head can be supported in a balanced manner at the central part and the harder side parts, and excessive deformation of the pillow part due to the weight can be prevented, and the head and connector There is an effect that a hard part is interposed between the parts and the presence of the connector part is not given to the head as a foreign object feeling, and the stability and feeling of use as a pillow are improved. Further, since the periphery of the connector portion is not greatly deformed, the connector portion is not easily detached from the pillow portion even when a force is applied to the connector portion, and the connector portion and the pillow portion can be maintained in an integrated state. Further, according to the present invention, the air cell is accommodated and disposed in each storage bag of the cover body forming the outermost layer portion, and a person places a part of the body on the pillow part and / or the back contact part. Then, the pump unit is operated to repeat the expansion and contraction of the air cell, and each part of the body to be massaged is pressed and stimulated at a predetermined interval by each air cell, so that each part of the body is in a relaxed posture. A massage effect equivalent to that of massage is surely given, and the pressing force can be easily adjusted by adjusting the amount of air supplied to the air cell, making it easy to use as a massage device, and the air cell can be used as a pillow and / or back. The structure of holding the contact portion at a predetermined position can be remarkably simplified, and the manufacturing can be facilitated and the cost can be reduced. In addition, the cover body which is easily damaged in the outermost layer can be easily replaced, and it has an effect that it is excellent in maintainability.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state where a cover body is omitted.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a piping state of the massage device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a pump unit of a massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional massager.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,100 Massage apparatus 10 Pillow part 11 Lower pillow body 11a Recessed part 11b Vent hole 11c Central part 11d Hard part 12 Upper pillow body 13 Connector part 20 Back contact part 21 Cushion part 30 Pillow part air cell 40 Shoulder part air cell 50 Back air cell 60 Pipe 70 Pump unit 71 Pump main body 72 Solenoid valve 73 Control part 80 Cover body 80a Pillow cover part 80b Back cover parts 81, 82, 83 Storage bag 101 Mat 102 Air cell 103 Air injection / discharge device

Claims (3)

A pillow portion that supports the head of a person who is lying down and a hollow body having a predetermined shape having flexibility, and a predetermined communication path that communicates with the hollow portion of the hollow body is connected to the pillow section. In a massager comprising: an air cell provided; and a pump unit connected to the air cell via the communication path and supplying air to the air cell through the communication path,
The pillow portion is formed with a recessed portion having a step at a predetermined position on the upper surface, while the other lower portion has a substantially pillow shape and a porous lower pillow in which many vent holes with a predetermined depth are formed. The body and the same material as the lower pillow body, and is formed by a combination of a substantially sheet-shaped upper pillow body arranged along the upper side of the lower pillow body with a higher porosity, and A through-hole in which the air cell is housed and disposed in a gap between the upper pillow body and the lower pillow body generated at the position of the recessed portion of the lower pillow body and communicates from the inside of the air cell to the vent hole on the surface of the lower pillow body the plurality formation, massager, wherein Rukoto to leak air inside the air cell in a predetermined amount outside. 2. The massage device according to claim 1 , wherein the pillow portion is formed such that a predetermined width portion on both the left and right sides is harder than a central portion, and the communication path is detachably attached to one or both of the hard portions. A massager characterized by being provided with a connectable connector part. The massage device according to claim 1 or 2 , further comprising a back abutting portion connected to the pillow portion and laid on the lower back side, wherein a plurality of air cells are provided in the pillow portion and the back abutting portion. , the outermost layer portion of the pillow portion and the back fitting portion is formed as a substantially bag-shaped cover body made of a covering state throughout the pillow portion and the back contact portion, a predetermined storage bag inside portion of the cover body A massaging device, wherein a plurality of the cells are integrated, and at least one of the air cells is stored and disposed in each of the storage bags.

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