JP5348864B2 - Chair massage machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a chair type massage machine that can uniformly perform massage on the entire lower leg in a seat.

  Conventionally, in a chair type massage machine, a massage mechanism composed of an electric kneading ball that can be raised and lowered on the backrest and an inflatable bag that expands and contracts by air supply and exhaustion by an air supply and exhaust device is provided in place In addition to the backrest, in addition to the backrest, a similar massage mechanism is also provided on the seat and footrest so that the lower leg can be massaged. Things are already well known.

As this type of conventional chair type massage machine, for example, there is one as shown in FIG. 9, and the large body of the human body positioned above the base 2 is mounted on the base 2 of the seat that supports the thigh and buttocks of the human body. A plate 5 having an arm 6 that stands up toward the thigh A and has a kneading ring 7 at the tip thereof is disposed. The plate 5 is pivotally supported on the buttocks side of the base 2, and the plate 5 and the base 2 A rocking air cell 8 that expands and contracts by supplying and discharging air is arranged between the plate 5 and the plate 5 is swung vertically by the expansion and contraction of the rocking air cell 8. It is assumed that an up and down motion in an oblique direction of the arc locus is applied to the thigh A so as to be pushed and massaged.
Further, pressing air cells (inflatable bags) 9 and 9 that expand and contract in the vertical direction by supplying and discharging air are disposed at the portions where the left and right flange portions B of the base 2 are located. , 9 is applied to the left and right buttocks B of the human body.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-155853 (5th page, FIG. 2)

  By the way, the conventional chair type massage machine is configured so that it can be pressed and massaged against the lower leg by a squeezing ring of a massage member that moves up and down in the seat and an inflatable bag that expands and contracts vertically by supplying and discharging air. The squeezing wheel and the expansion bag are fixed at predetermined positions in the seat.

  Therefore, the user can receive massage only on a limited part of the lower leg, and in order to massage other parts of the lower leg, the seating position on the seat must be shifted.

  However, the movement of the user in such a seat portion also causes the back portion of the user who is drowning in the backrest portion to shift, and there is a problem in that accurate massage by the back massage mechanism provided in the backrest portion is prevented. It is thought to occur.

  Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, there has been a demand for the development of a chair-type massage machine having a new configuration that can uniformly perform massage on the entire lower leg without shifting the seating position in the seat.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a chair type massage machine that can uniformly perform massage on the entire lower leg in the seat.

  That is, the chair type massage machine of the present invention is a chair type massage machine having a seat part and a backrest part provided behind the seat part, and a plurality of massage members are provided in the width direction and the length direction inside the seat part. The massage endless belt belt provided side by side is rotated in the front-rear direction by the drive unit.

  In the chair type massage machine of the present invention, a plurality of the massage members are rotatably arranged in parallel in the width direction so as to constitute a massage row body, and the massage row body is formed in the length direction of the massage endless belt belt. It is assumed that they are installed side by side.

  Furthermore, in the chair type massage machine of the present invention, the massage member is formed into a ball shape.

  In the chair type massage machine of the present invention, a gear rotated by the drive unit is provided to mesh with an inner surface of the massage endless belt belt.

  Furthermore, the chair type massage machine of this invention shall provide the said drive part coaxially with the said gearwheel.

  Therefore, the chair type massage machine of the present invention is a chair type massage machine provided with a seat part and a backrest part provided behind the seat part, and a plurality of massage members are provided in the width direction and the length direction inside the seat part. Since the massage endless belt belts arranged side by side are rotated in the front-rear direction by the drive unit, the entire lower leg can be massaged uniformly in the seat portion.

  In the chair type massage machine of the present invention, a plurality of the massage members are rotatably arranged in parallel in the width direction so as to constitute a massage row body, and the massage row body is formed in the length direction of the massage endless belt belt. Since it is arranged side by side, the entire lower leg can be subjected to a rolling massage.

  Furthermore, the chair type massage machine of the present invention is configured such that the massage member is formed into a ball shape, so that a rolling massage with a relatively soft massage feeling can be realized.

  In the chair type massage machine of the present invention, the gear rotating by the drive unit is provided so as to mesh with the inner surface of the massage endless belt belt, so that the driving force transmission efficiency of the drive unit can be increased.

  Furthermore, since the chair type massage machine of the present invention is configured such that the drive portion is provided coaxially with the gear, such a massage mechanism in the seat portion can be configured in a compact manner.

  Below, the chair type massage machine of this invention is demonstrated in detail based on one Embodiment shown on drawing. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the chair type massage machine of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a use state diagram showing an embodiment of the chair type massage machine of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a chair of the present invention. It is a right view which shows one Embodiment of a massage-type massage machine, FIG. 4 is a perspective explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment of the massage endless belt belt in the chair-type massage machine of this invention, FIG. 5 is the chair-type of this invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory plan view showing an embodiment of the operation of the massage endless belt belt in the massage machine, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory side view showing an embodiment of the rotation operation of the massage endless belt belt in the chair type massage machine of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory side view showing an embodiment in which an extension mechanism is provided on a massage endless belt belt in the chair type massage machine of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a chair type massage machine of the present invention. A side view illustrating one embodiment for expansion and contraction of the telescopic mechanism provided in definitive massage endless belt band 9 is a reference view showing a prior art.

  That is, as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the chair type massage machine 1a of the present invention includes a seat portion 11a with which a user's buttocks and thighs abut, and a user who is behind the seat portion 11a. A reclining backrest 12a against which the head and the like come into contact, and a footrest 13a for placing a shin part of the user who can appear and retract in front of the seat 11a It is.

  In addition, on both sides of the seat portion 11a, armrest portions 14a for placing the hand portion and arm portion of the user are erected.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the operation part 5a which is a remote control is standingly arranged above the armrest part 14a of the one side, and all the operations in this chair type massage machine 1a are performed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, in the backrest part 12a, a back part provided with a massage member 31a composed of a pair of left and right kneading balls and a back part massage mechanism 3a that moves up and down in the waist direction are provided, and the air supply / discharge device 41a A plurality of expansion / contraction bags 4a that expand and contract by air supply / discharge are provided at appropriate positions.

  The back massage mechanism 3a moves up and down from the upper end to the lower end of the backrest 12a along a pair of left and right guide rails 32a provided on the left and right sides of the backrest 12a.

  In addition, the back massage mechanism 3 is a mechanical treatment mechanism using a motor or the like as a drive source, and strikes the entire back surface of the user's neck, back, waist, buttocks, etc., drowned in the backrest 12a. The treatment is performed in various forms such as itchiness, rolling, vibration, and acupressure.

  Further, on the left and right sides of the backrest portion 12a, side wall portions 2a and 2a respectively protruding forward are provided. The left and right side wall portions 2a are arranged at positions on the side of the shoulder or upper arm of the user who is seated on the seat portion 11a. The left and right side wall portions 2a are overlapped in the left and right directions on the inner side surfaces of the left and right side wall portions 2a. The inflatable bag 4a is embedded in a parallel state.

  Since each of the inflated and deflated bags 4a and 4a of the polymerized side wall portions 2a and 2a has only the base end portion attached to the base end portion of the side wall portion 2a, It spreads like a fan and covers the body side of the user while covering the body side. Therefore, the body of the user can be firmly held so as not to be separated from the backrest 12a, and in this state, the back massage by the back massage mechanism 3a can be effectively received.

  The footrest part 13a is formed with a pair of left and right recesses into which the shin part or the toe part, which is a leg part of the human body, is respectively inserted, and the inflatable bag 4a is provided as a pair of left and right in each recess. In such a manner, the pressure-clamping treatment for the shin portion and the toe portion of the human body is performed inside the recess.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, an arm holding portion 15a that forms a recess for inserting and holding a human hand or forearm as needed is provided at the upper part of the left and right armrest portions 14a. Can do. In the case of FIG. 1, inside the arm holding portion 15a, the inflatable and deflating bags 4a are provided so as to be opposed to each other so as to perform the pressure treatment on the human hand and the forearm inside the recess. Yes.

  Although not shown, the air supply / discharge device 41a includes an air pump that generates compressed air, a distributor including a plurality of electromagnetic valves that distribute the compressed air to each air hose, and an internal mechanism of the distributor. It is mainly composed of an electronic control circuit controlled by a circuit, and is arranged in a lower space of the seat portion 11a.

  The expansion / contraction bag 4a is manufactured by welding molding with a soft resin or nylon sheet, or blow molding of the same material, and withstands continuous expansion / contraction by air supply / exhaust of the air supply / discharge device 3a. Adopt what you get.

  The chair-type massage machine 1a of the present invention described above further includes a massage endless belt in which a plurality of massage members 71a are arranged in the width direction and the length direction inside the seat portion 11a as shown in FIGS. It is assumed that the belt 7a is rotated in the front-rear direction by the drive unit 73a.

  That is, a plurality of the massage members 71a are rotatably arranged side by side on a support shaft 711a horizontally provided in the width direction to constitute a massage row body 70a, and the massage row body 70a is formed by the length of the massage endless belt band 7a. It is configured as being juxtaposed in the vertical direction.

  Further, each of the massage members 71a is formed into a ball shape, and a soft resin or rubber can be applied as the material thereof.

  Further, the drive unit 73a is configured by integrating a motor and a speed reducer. As shown in FIG. 6, a drive gear 721a rotated by the drive unit 73a is meshed with the inner surface of the massage endless belt band 7a. It is supposed to be.

  The drive unit 73a is provided coaxially with the drive gear 721a. Therefore, the massage endless belt band 7a in the seat portion 11a can be made compact.

  The drive gear 721a may be divided into left and right via the drive unit 73a.

  In addition, the drive part 73a is fixed to a pair of left and right support frames 6a provided in the lower part of the seat part 11a (not shown), and the drive gear 721a is rotatable to the support frame 6a. It is assumed that it was installed on the axis.

  As a further configuration of the massage endless belt band 7a, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a pair of left and right belts 74a are rotatably attached to the inner side in the width direction of the pair of left and right support frames 6a. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, each of the belts 74a is rotatably installed on the support frame 6a on the drive gear 721a provided on the rear end side of the support frame 6a and on the front end side of the support frame 6a. The follower gears 741a are meshed with each other so as to be able to rotate in the length direction of the seat portion 11a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a large number of support shafts 711a are juxtaposed between the left and right belts 74a and 74a in the longitudinal direction of the seat portion 11a with a certain interval. As described above, a large number of the massage members 71a are rotatably provided on the support shafts 711a.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the massage endless belt band 7a configured in this way has the drive shaft 72a rotated in one direction by the drive force of the drive unit 73a, and the rotation is transmitted to the drive gear 721a. The belt 74a rotates in one direction, and each massage member 71a rolls while pressing the lower leg lower part of the user seated on the seat part 11a, and massages the entire lower leg lower part. I am trying to do it.

  The rotation direction of the belt 74a may be selected by the user using the operation unit 5a. Further, the rotation speed may be adjusted, or the rotation direction may be reversed every predetermined time.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show the shaft of the follower gear 741a as a base shaft and an extension mechanism 75a provided on the drive gear 721a side so that the massage endless belt band 7a can be moved in the vertical direction. is there.

  Accordingly, the pressure applied to the lower leg of the massage endless belt band 7a can be adjusted according to the preference of the user, and various massage feelings in the seat portion 11a can be realized.

  As described above, the chair-type massage machine 1a according to the present invention is such that the body of the user is backrested by the expansion of the inflatable and deflating bags 4a of the side wall portions 2a and 2a provided on the left and right sides of the backrest portion 12a. It can be held firmly so as not to be separated from the portion 12a.

  Therefore, the lower leg massage by the massage endless belt band 7a can be carried out in an optimal posture while holding the body of the user in the backrest 12a.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the chair type massage machine of this invention. It is a use condition figure showing one embodiment of the chair type massage machine of the present invention. It is a right view which shows one Embodiment of the chair type massage machine of this invention. It is a perspective explanatory view showing one embodiment of a massage endless belt belt in a chair type massage machine of the present invention. It is a plane explanatory view showing one embodiment about operation of a massage endless belt belt in a chair type massage machine of the present invention. It is side explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment regarding rotation operation | movement of the massage endless belt band in the chair type massage machine of this invention. It is side explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment which provided the expansion-contraction mechanism in the massage endless belt belt | band | zone in the chair type massage machine of this invention. It is side explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment regarding the expansion-contraction operation | movement of the expansion-contraction mechanism provided in the massage endless belt belt in the chair type massage machine of this invention. It is a reference figure which shows a prior art.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1a Chair type massage machine 11a Seat part 12a Backrest part 13a Footrest part 14a Armrest part 15a Arm holding part 2a Side wall part 3a Back part massage mechanism 31a Massage member 32a Guide rail 4a Expansion / contraction bag 41a Air supply / exhaust device 5a Operation part 6a Support Frame 7a Massage endless belt band 70a Massage row body 71a Massage member 711a Support shaft 72a Drive shaft 721a Drive gear 73a Drive part 74a Belt 741a Follow-up gear 75a Telescopic mechanism

Claims (4)

A chair type massage machine comprising a seat and a backrest provided behind the seat,
The massage endless belt belt in which a plurality of massage members are arranged side by side in the width direction and the length direction inside the seat is rotated in the front-rear direction by the drive unit,
The massage endless belt band includes a drive gear provided on the rear end side of a pair of left and right support frames provided in the lower portion of the seat portion, and a follower gear provided rotatably on the support frame on the front end side of the support frame. Each mesh with
The massage endless belt band has a shaft of the follower gear as a base shaft and is movable in the vertical direction by providing an expansion / contraction mechanism on the drive gear side .
The massage member is formed into a ball shape,
A plurality of the massage members are arranged side by side so as to be rotatable on the same axis in the width direction to constitute a massage row body, and the massage row body is juxtaposed in the length direction of the massage endless belt band,
The chair-type massage machine according to claim 1, wherein a gear rotating by the driving unit is provided so as to mesh with an inner surface of the massage endless belt belt, and the driving unit is provided coaxially with the gear.
Furthermore, it has an operation unit that is a remote control,
The chair type massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a rotation method of the massage endless belt belt can be selected by a user at the operation unit.
The chair-type massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the massage endless belt belt rotates in one direction and reverses the rotation direction every predetermined time.

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