JP6351083B1 - Facial massage device and facial massage system - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To improve hygiene and to enable sanitary massage. SOLUTION: A flexible mounting portion 11 to be mounted on the head 1, a plurality of arms 12 extending from the flexible mounting portion 11 toward different parts of the face portion 2, and a distal end portion 122 of each arm 12. A vibrating body 13 that is rotatably supported and is in contact with the face portion 2, and an ultrasonic driving signal that is provided on each vibrating body 13 and is modulated so that the rising and falling of the ultrasonic wave are alleviated by the modulated wave. A face massage apparatus comprising: a vibrator 143 that vibrates ultrasonically when supplied. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a facial massage device and a facial massage system for massaging a facial part.

  As an apparatus for massaging the face, for example, an apparatus for massaging a gum as in Patent Document 1 is known. The massage device of Patent Document 1 includes a hemispherical massage body and a handle, holds the handle by hand, presses the hemispherical massage body against the mouth (portion including the upper lip and lower lip), and a vibrator. The gums are massaged by vibrating them. The massage body has a recess that can receive the upper lip and the lower lip when pressed against the mouth, and an upper gum massage part that is pressed against the upper gum across the recess and a lower gum massage part that is pressed against the lower gum. Is provided.

JP 2002-224183 A

  However, in the massage device as disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the concave portion of the hemispherical massage body is pressed directly against the mouth portion, saliva or the like tends to adhere to the concave portion of the massage body, which is unsanitary. In addition, since the user must hold the handle part by hand and press the hemispherical massage body against the mouth, the adhesion between the massage body and the mouth changes depending on the user, and the massage effect also varies. End up. Moreover, the massage body is large enough to cover the upper and lower lips of the mouth and is heavy because it has a built-in vibrator. Therefore, it is difficult to continue the massage while holding the massage body by hand because the longer the massage time, the greater the burden on the user. For this reason, there exists a possibility that the massage effect cannot fully be acquired. In view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a facial massage device and a facial massage system that can be used in a sanitary manner while improving usability.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a facial massage apparatus according to the present invention includes a flexible attachment part attached to the head, and a plurality of arms extending from the flexible attachment part toward different parts of the face part, An ultrasonic wave that is rotatably supported at the tip of each arm and touches the face, and an ultrasonic wave that is provided on each vibration body and is modulated so that the rise and fall are alleviated by the modulated wave A vibrator that vibrates ultrasonically by supplying a drive signal. According to the face massage device of this aspect, by attaching the flexible attachment portion to the head, the vibrating body supported by the tip portion of each arm contacts the face portion, and the vibrator of the vibrating body is super By ultrasonic vibration, different parts of the face can be subjected to ultrasonic massage. Therefore, since the user can massage without holding the massage device by hand, the burden on the user can be reduced, so that the usability can be improved and the massage effect can be enhanced. Further, according to this aspect, since the arm on which the vibrating body is supported extends toward different parts of the face, the vibrating body contacts the part that does not directly touch the mouth, for example, the cheeks on both sides of the mouth. You can massage your gums. Therefore, compared with the case where it is brought into direct contact with the mouth, saliva or the like is less likely to adhere, so that it is very hygienic. Further, since the vibrator of the vibrating body is subjected to ultrasonic vibration and massaged, the ultrasonic vibration energy penetrates into the gums and the like simply by bringing the vibrating body into contact with the face surface. Accordingly, even if the vibrating body is not directly pressed against the mouth, blood circulation can be improved to the inside of the gums only by being applied to the cheek, and the massage effect can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the vibrating body is rotatably supported at the tip of each arm and contacts the face, the vibrating body rotates according to the shape of the face, so that the adhesion between the vibrating body and the face is improved. Can be increased. Thus, according to this aspect, the face can be massaged hygienically while improving usability.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the flexible mounting portion includes an insertion portion into which each arm is slidably inserted, and each arm has a different curvature according to the length pulled out from the flexible mounting portion. According to this aspect, since each arm is provided with an insertion portion into which the arm is slidably inserted, each arm is pulled out from the flexible mounting portion or pushed into the flexible mounting portion. Therefore, the position where the vibrating body contacts the face can be adjusted. Therefore, the vibrating body can be brought into contact with not only both sides of the mouth but also a wide range of the face. For example, by bringing a vibrating body into contact with both sides of the nose, ultrasonic vibration energy penetrates into the nose. As a result, blood circulation in the nasal portion can be improved, which is effective in preventing and improving, for example, empyema and nasal congestion, which are considered to be caused by poor blood circulation in the nasal portion. Furthermore, according to this aspect, each arm has a different curvature according to the length pulled out from the flexible mounting portion. Therefore, the face portion can be positioned near or far from the flexible mounting portion. Since it becomes easy to fit each vibrating body along an external shape, the adhesiveness of a face part and a vibrating body can be improved.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, each vibrator includes a vibrator main body provided with a vibrator, a holder holding the vibrator main body, a buffer member held by the holder so as to surround the vibrator main body, The shock absorbing member has a hollow part into which the vibrator main body can be inserted and a surface protruding from the vibrator main body, and the surface recedes due to contact with the face part to contact the face part of the vibrator main body. And a guide part for guiding. According to this aspect, when the vibrating body comes into contact with the face portion, the surface of the guide portion of the buffer member first comes in contact and moves backward, so the surface of the vibrating body main body comes into contact with the face portion. Thereby, the adhesiveness of a face part and the surface of a vibrating body main body can be improved. Further, the contact portion of the vibrating body main body can be guided by the guide portion of the buffer member while softly contacting the face portion. In addition, since the shock-absorbing member of this aspect is arranged so as to surround the vibration body main body, the guide portion of the shock-absorbing member around the vibration body main body first comes into contact with the face portion, so that The vibrating body main body comes into contact with the face portion while fitting and the surface of the guide portion retreats substantially evenly. Therefore, as compared with the case where there is no buffer member, the vibrating body main body can be pressed substantially perpendicularly to the face surface. Thus, the buffer member of this aspect can serve as a guide for pressing the vibrating body main body substantially perpendicularly to the face surface.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the vibrators of the vibrators are alternately driven at predetermined intervals by an ultrasonic drive signal. According to this aspect, the vibrators of the vibrators are alternately driven at predetermined intervals by the ultrasonic drive signal, so that the ultrasonic vibration energy generated by the vibrators of the vibrators can be prevented from overlapping and varying. Since different parts of the face can be alternately massaged with ultrasonic vibration energy of a predetermined intensity at all times, the burden on the user can be reduced. Moreover, since ultrasonic vibration energy can be applied from the left and right sides of the mouth and nose, blood flow can be promoted to the deep part of the gums and nose.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the flexible mounting unit includes an imaging device that captures an image of the face, and the imaging device is supported by a support unit rotatably provided on the flexible mounting unit. Rotates between a position where the imaging device faces the face and a position where the image pickup device is retracted from the face. According to this aspect, since the flexible mounting unit includes the imaging device that captures the face, the imaging device captures an image of the face, such as the mouth, while the flexible mounting unit is mounted on the head. For example, a captured image can be displayed on a display unit or the like. Thereby, the situation of the affected part and the position of the vibrating body in contact with the face part can be confirmed from the captured image of the face part. Therefore, since the position of the vibrating body and the intensity of ultrasonic vibration can be adjusted based on the captured image of the face, the massage effect can be enhanced. In addition, according to this aspect, the imaging device is supported by the support portion that is rotatably provided on the flexible mounting portion, and the support portion is retracted from the position where the imaging device faces the face portion and the face portion. Since it rotates between positions, when using an imaging device, a face part can be imaged by rotating a support part to the position facing a face part. Further, when the imaging device is not used, the support unit can be moved to a position where it does not get in the way by rotating the support unit from the face unit to the retreat position, which is convenient.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, a control device having a communication unit connected to a terminal device via a communication network is provided, and the control device transmits a face image captured by the imaging device from the communication unit via the communication network. To the terminal device. According to this aspect, the captured image of the face can be transmitted to the terminal device connected to the communication network. Therefore, for example, a doctor or a nurse who is away from the user who uses the facial massage device of this aspect, while viewing the captured image of the user's face on the terminal device, the optimal position of the vibrator It is also possible to advise the intensity of ultrasonic vibration.

  In order to solve the above problems, a facial massage system according to the present invention includes a facial massage device including a massage device and a control device connected to the massage device, and a terminal device connected to the control device via a communication network. The massage device includes: a flexible attachment portion attached to the head; a plurality of arms extending from the flexible attachment portion toward different parts of the face portion; and a distal end portion of each arm. An ultrasonic wave is provided by an ultrasonic wave drive signal that is movably supported and touches the face, and is provided on each vibrating body, and is modulated such that the rise and fall of the ultrasonic wave is reduced by the modulated wave. The vibrator includes an oscillating vibrator and an imaging device that captures an image of the face. The control device transmits an image of the face captured by the imaging device to the terminal device via a communication network. Control signal that controls the device And transmits to the control device via the communication network. According to this aspect, the gums can be massaged by bringing the vibrating body into contact with a part that does not directly touch the mouth, for example, the cheeks on both sides of the mouth, by the face massage device. Therefore, compared with the case where it is brought into direct contact with the mouth, saliva or the like is less likely to adhere, so that it is very hygienic. Furthermore, according to this aspect, the captured image of the face can be transmitted to the terminal device connected to the communication network, and the terminal device can transmit a control signal for controlling the massage device to the control device via the communication network. it can. Therefore, for example, a doctor or a nurse who is away from the user who uses the massage device of this aspect looks at the captured image of the user's face on the terminal device, and the intensity of ultrasonic vibration of the vibrator. The massage device can be controlled by transmitting a control signal for controlling the control from the terminal device to the control device. It is also possible for the terminal device to automatically transmit a control signal for controlling the intensity of ultrasonic vibration according to the captured image of the user's face. Thus, according to this aspect, the face can be massaged hygienically while improving usability.

  According to the present invention, since it is possible to massage the face by wearing it on the head, it is easy to use. In addition, since the arm that supports the vibrating body extends toward different parts of the face, ultrasonic vibrations can be achieved simply by bringing the vibrating body into contact with parts that do not directly touch the mouth, such as the cheeks on both sides of the mouth. Because you can massage the gums, you can massage hygienically.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the face massage apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the external view seen from the side, when a face massage device is mounted on the head. It is the external view seen from the front, when a face part massage device is mounted on the head. It is the external view seen from the side when the length of each arm is shortened. It is the external view seen from the front, when shortening the length of each arm. It is an external view which shows the structural example of the connection part of an arm and a vibrating body. It is the front view of the vibrating body seen from the side which contacts a face part. It is VIII-VIII sectional drawing of the vibrating body shown in FIG. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing when the 1st surface of a vibrating body contacts a face part. FIG. 9B is an operation explanatory diagram following FIG. 9A. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control part of a control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the signal waveform produced | generated by the control part of FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification of a flexible mounting part. It is a figure which shows the case where a mounting position is changed in the modification of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the modification of a control part. It is a figure which shows the signal waveform produced | generated by the control part of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the face part massage system of 2nd Embodiment. It is the external view seen from the side, when mounting the massage apparatus of FIG. 16 on a head. It is a figure for demonstrating the structural example of the imaging device shown in FIG.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the facial massage device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a facial massage device 100 according to the first embodiment. 2 and 3 are external views when the massage device 10 is mounted on the head 1. FIG. 2 is a side view, and FIG. 3 is a front view. As shown in FIG. 1, the facial massage device 100 includes a massage device 10 that is worn on the head 1 and a control device 20 that controls the massage device 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a facial massage device 100 according to this embodiment is a device in which a massage device 10 is attached to a head 1 of a human body and the facial part 2 is massaged by ultrasonic vibration. The massage apparatus 10 includes a flexible mounting portion 11 that is mounted on the head 1, a plurality of arms 12 that extend from the flexible mounting portion 11 toward different parts of the face 2, and a distal end portion 122 of each arm 12. And a vibrating body 13 that is pivotally supported and contacts the face portion 2. In this embodiment, the case where the two arms 12 are provided is illustrated, but three or more arms 12 may be provided, and the vibrating body 13 is supported by each of the three or more arms 12.

  The flexible mounting portion 11 is a flexible member that is curved inward (head 1 side) (curved so that the head 1 side is concave) in a substantially elliptical or substantially circular shape. Each arm 12 is also curved inward (face 2 side) (curved so that the face 2 side is concave). The flexible mounting portion 11 and each arm 12 may be made of resin or metal. You may make it attach a buffer member (cushion material etc.) to the flexible mounting part 11. FIG. Since the flexible mounting part 11 is mounted on the head 1 via the buffer member, the head 1 can be securely mounted while being in soft contact with the head 1, and the mounting feeling can be enhanced. In addition, the flexible mounting part 11 and each arm 12 may contain the part which is not curving in part, and may contain the part from which the curvature of curvature differs.

  The vibrating body 13 is supported on the distal end portion 122 of each arm 12. The flexible mounting portion 11 includes an insertion portion 111 into which each arm 12 is slidably inserted. Specifically, insertion portions 111 for inserting the arms 12 are provided at both ends of the flexible mounting portion 11. The insertion part 111 is an insertion hole formed at both ends of the flexible mounting part 11. In the insertion portion 111, the base end portion 124 side opposite to the distal end portion 122 of the arm 12 is inserted, and the arm 12 is slidably supported. At the base end portion 124 of each arm 12, a hook 125 that restricts the arm 12 from coming out of the flexible mounting portion 11 is formed. When each arm 12 is pulled out from the flexible mounting portion 11, the hook 125 of the base end portion 124 is caught in the insertion port of the insertion portion 111, so that each arm 12 does not come out of the insertion portion 111 of the flexible mounting portion 11. Can be.

  According to such a configuration, the length of each arm 12 can be adjusted by inserting and removing each arm from each insertion portion 111 of the flexible mounting portion 11, so that the vibrating body 13 is placed on the cheek portion of the face portion 2. The contact position can be adjusted. By pulling out the arm 12 from each insertion part 111 of the flexible mounting part 11, the arm 12 can be lengthened. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the vibrating body 13 is simply brought into contact with the cheeks on both sides of the mouth part (the mouth part including the upper lip and the lower lip) 3, and the gums are caused by ultrasonic vibration. Sanitary massage to the inside.

  On the other hand, each arm 12 can be shortened by pushing each arm 12 into the flexible mounting portion 11. 4 and 5 are external views when the lengths of the respective arms 12 are made shorter than those of FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, by shortening each arm 12, the vibrator 13 can be brought into contact with the cheeks on both sides of the nose part 4, so that the massage of the nose part 4 is also possible. In this way, by adjusting the length of each arm 12, the vibrating body 13 can be brought into contact with a wide range of the face portion 2.

  It should be noted that the curvature of curvature may vary depending on the length of each arm 12. For example, when shortening each arm 12 in FIG. 5, the smaller the curvature of each arm 12 is, the easier it is to fit each vibrating body 13 along the outer shape on both sides of the nose portion 4. On the other hand, when each arm 12 is lengthened as shown in FIG. 3, the larger curvature of each arm 12 makes it easier to fit each vibrating body 13 along the outer shape on both sides of the mouth 3.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the curvature of curvature is greater when the length of each arm 12 is longer than when it is shorter. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, each arm 12 includes a first arm portion 12A having a distal end portion 122 and a second arm portion 12B closer to the base end portion 124 than the first arm portion 12A. The second arm portion 12B is configured to have a larger curvature than the first arm portion 12A.

  By configuring in this way, in the part of the face 2 where each arm 12 is shortened and brought into contact (for example, a part close to the flexible mounting part 11 such as both sides of the nose part 4 in FIG. 5) Since only the first arm portion 12A is pulled out from the mounting portion 11, the curvature of the arm 12 is reduced. On the other hand, in the part of the face part 2 where the arms 12 are made to be in contact with each other (for example, parts far from the flexible attachment part 11 such as both sides of the mouth part 3 in FIG. 3), the first part from the flexible attachment part 11 Since the arm portion 12B is pulled out to the second arm portion 12B, the curvature of the arm 12 is increased. Therefore, since it becomes easy to fit each vibrating body 13 along the external shape of the face part 2 in the part close | similar to the flexible mounting part 11 among the face parts 2, and the face part 2 and the vibrating body 13 contact | adherence Can increase the sex.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the curved first arm portion 12A and the second arm portion 12B are continuous is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first arm portion 12A and the second arm portion 12B of the arm 12 are not limited thereto. A portion that is not curved may be included in between and other portions. In addition, depending on the position and angle at which the arm 12 is pulled out from the flexible mounting portion 11, the portion where the vibrating body 13 is brought into contact with the face portion 2, etc., the length of each arm 12 is longer than the case where the length is shorter. The curvature may be reduced. According to the above example, the curvature of the second arm portion 12B may be smaller than that of the first arm portion 12A.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where each arm 12 included two arm parts (1st arm part 12A, 2nd arm part 12B) from which curvature differs was illustrated, not only this but each arm 12 is You may make it include the 3 or more arm part from which a curvature differs. Thus, in this embodiment, each arm 12 has a plurality of arm portions having different curvatures, so that each vibration along the outer shape of the face portion 2 even if the outer shape differs depending on the portion of the face portion 2. Since it becomes easy to fit the body 13, the adhesiveness of the face part 2 and the vibrating body 13 can be improved. In addition, although the case where each arm 12 of this embodiment contains the part from which a curvature differs was illustrated, it is not restricted to this, Each arm 12 may be curved with the same curvature over the whole, and one part A portion that is not curved may be included.

  The flexible mounting portion 11 and each arm 12 have elasticity, and bias each vibrating body 13 toward the face portion 2 side. The flexible mounting portion 11 and each arm 12 may be made of an elastic member, and the flexible mounting portion 11 and each arm 12 are made hollow, and the elastic member is inserted into the hollow so as to have elasticity. It may be.

  The vibrating body 13 is rotatably supported by the distal end portion 122 of the arm 12. FIG. 6 is an external view illustrating a configuration example of a connection portion between the arm 12 and the vibrating body 13. As shown in FIG. 6, a connecting portion that pivotally connects to the distal end portion 122 of the arm 12 to the second surface 13 </ b> B opposite to the first surface 13 </ b> A that contacts the face portion 2 of the vibrating body 13. 131 is arranged. A shaft hole 131B into which the support shaft 131A is inserted is formed in the connection portion 131 and the distal end portion 122. The support shaft 131A is inserted into the shaft hole 131B. You may make it stop with a retaining ring so that support shaft 131A may not come out.

  In addition, the connection part 131 is not restricted to the above-mentioned structure. In FIG. 6, for example, the direction of the support shaft 131A is the X direction (first direction), and the direction intersecting (for example, orthogonal to) the X direction on the plane parallel to the second surface 13B is the Y direction (second direction). Then, the vibrating body 13 may be configured to rotate about the X direction and rotate about the Y direction. Thereby, the adhesiveness of the face part 2 and the vibrating body 13 can be improved. 6 to 7, the Z direction is a direction perpendicular to the XY plane and is a contact direction with respect to the face 2.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can rotate the edge part which connects with the connection part 131 of the arm 12 around the axis | shaft of the arm 12. FIG. According to this, since the vibrating body 13 rotates not only in the X direction but also around the axis of the arm 12, the adhesion between the face 2 and the vibrating body 13 can be enhanced. Moreover, you may comprise the connection part 131 with a free joint (universal joint). Specifically, for example, a rotating spherical surface portion is provided at the end of the arm 12, and a support portion that supports the rotating spherical surface portion is provided in the connecting portion 131, so that the vibrating body 13 can be placed in the X direction and the Y direction with respect to the arm 12. In addition to this, it may be configured to be rotatable in the Z direction as well.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the flexible mounting portion 11 is provided with an interface portion 112. The interface unit 112 is provided with a connector 113 to which a connection cable C for connecting to the control device 20 can be attached and detached. The size and position of the interface unit 112 are not limited to the illustrated example.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 20 includes a substantially box-shaped case 202. An operation unit 204 is provided on the surface of the case 202. The operation unit 204 includes a power switch and a display unit (not shown), a plurality of level adjustment knobs for adjusting the massage output level, a start button for instructing the start of massage, a stop button for instructing interruption (end), and the like. Various controls are arranged. Note that the start button and the stop button may be composed of separate buttons or the same button. For example, the remaining massage time and the massage output level are displayed on the display unit. The control device 20 is provided with an interface unit 205. The interface unit 205 is provided with a connector 206 for detachably connecting the connection cable C of the massage device 10 described above.

  A control unit 208 is provided inside the case 202. The control unit 208 is an electronic circuit for controlling the massage device 10. The control unit 208 outputs a control signal to the massage device 10 via the connection cable C based on an operation from the operation unit 204. The control signal includes, for example, ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b shown in FIG. 11C described later for ultrasonically vibrating a vibrator 143 of the vibrator 13 described later. A specific configuration example of the control unit 208 will be described later.

  Next, a configuration example of the vibrating body 13 will be described. Since the two vibrating bodies 13 have the same configuration, the single vibrating body 13 will be described as a representative here. FIG. 7 is a front view of the vibrator 13 viewed from the side in contact with the face 2. 8 is a VIII-VIII cross-sectional view of the vibrating body 13 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the vibrating body 13 includes a holding body 132, a vibrating body main body 14, and a buffer member 136. The holding body 132 is a hollow frame formed in a cap shape having an opening 133 on the first surface 13A and a bottom 134 on the second surface 13B. The vibrating body 14 and the buffer member 136 are held in the holding body 132. Specifically, it is provided on the inner side (opening 133 side) of the bottom portion 134 of the holding body 132 so that the surface 136A of the guide body F of the vibration body main body 14 and a buffer member 136 described later is exposed from the opening 133. The vibration body main body 14 is fixed to the bottom 134 via the buffer member 141. However, the vibration body main body 14 may be fixed to the bottom portion 134 without providing the buffer member 141.

  The vibrator body 14 includes a bottomed cylindrical (substantially cylindrical) case 142 and an ultrasonic output vibrator 143. The vibrator 143 is provided in the case 142. The case 142 is made of a synthetic resin such as ABS. The vibrator 143 is, for example, a stacked piezoelectric actuator, and is configured by stacking two piezoelectric elements 143A and 143B and three electrodes 144A, 144B, and 144C. The vibrator 143 is sandwiched between the two vibrating members 145A and 145B. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the vibration member 145A, the electrode 144A, the piezoelectric element 143A, the electrode 144B, the piezoelectric element 143B, the electrode 144C, and the vibration member 145B are sequentially arranged from the first surface 13A side to the second surface 13B side. Are stacked. The piezoelectric elements 143A, 143B, the electrodes 144A, 144B, 144C and the vibration members 145A, 145B are fastened and fixed by bolts B. The numbers of piezoelectric elements and electrodes are not limited to those illustrated.

  The piezoelectric elements 143A and 143B are ceramic piezoelectric elements formed in, for example, an annular flat plate shape and polarized in the thickness direction. The electrodes 144A, 144B, and 144C are formed in an annular thin plate shape, and the electrode 144A and the electrode 144C are electrically connected to have the same potential. The potential of the electrode 144B is the same as that of the electrode 144A and the electrode 144C. Are opposite in polarity. An AC voltage (for example, ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b in FIG. 11C described later) is supplied between the electrodes 144A, 144C, and 144B. The vibrator 143 vibrates by expanding and contracting due to the piezoelectric effect or the inverse piezoelectric effect generated in the thickness direction of the piezoelectric elements 143A and 143B according to the AC voltage.

  Each of the vibration members 145A and 145B is a rigid body formed in a circular flat plate shape by a metal plate such as aluminum. These vibrating members 145A and 145B are integrated with the laminated piezoelectric elements 143A and 143B and the electrodes 144A, 144B and 144C. The vibrating member 145A gradually increases in diameter from the piezoelectric element 143A side toward the first surface 13A in a direction away from the piezoelectric element 143A. The surface of the vibrating member 145A opposite to the piezoelectric element 143A is formed in a flat shape and is bonded to the inner surface of the case 142 via an adhesive or the like. As described above, the vibrator 143 and the case 142 of the present embodiment are integrally formed. Note that one end of a bolt B is screwed and fixed to the piezoelectric element 143A side of the vibration member 145A. On the other hand, the vibration member 145 </ b> B is formed in an annular shape and is separated from the case 142. A bolt B is inserted into the vibration member 145B, and is screwed and fixed by the bolt B so as to be substantially flush with the other end of the bolt B. Thus, the vibrating members 145A and 145B are connected to each other by the bolt B.

  A replaceable contact plate D is provided on the surface 14A of the vibrating body main body 14 exposed from the opening 133 of the holding body 132 (the outer surface on the first surface 13A side of the case 142). Since the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body 14 is a surface that contacts the face 2, sanitary use is possible by allowing the contact plate D to be replaced after use. Note that the contact plate D is not necessarily provided. When the contact plate D is not provided, for example, the vibrating body main body 14 may be removable from the holding body 132. Hygienic use is possible by removing the vibrating body 14 and allowing the surface 14A contacting the face 2 to be cleaned.

  In the present embodiment, the case 142 of the vibrating body 14 is configured as a single unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case 142 is cut along a YZ plane (a plane along the surface 14A) in FIG. And you may divide into two, the substantially cup-shaped front part containing the surface 14A side which contacts the face part 2, and the substantially cup-shaped rear part containing the surface on the opposite side to the surface 14A. In this case, the vibrator 143 is configured to contact the front part via the vibration member 145B and not to contact the rear part. By configuring the case 142 by connecting such a front part and a rear part via a buffer member, the vibration of the front part of the case 142 becomes difficult to be transmitted to the rear part (it is difficult to escape). The strength of the vibration energy of the surface 14A is easily maintained. Therefore, the massage effect can be enhanced.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the buffer member 136 is held by the holding body 132 so as to surround the vibration body main body 14. The buffer member 136 is a cylindrical (for example, cylindrical) member having a hollow portion 137 into which the vibrating body main body 14 can be inserted, has a surface 136A that protrudes more than the vibrating body main body 14, and is in contact with the face portion 2. Thus, the surface 136A is provided with a guide portion F that retracts toward the second surface 13B side of the vibrating body 13 and guides the contact of the vibrating body main body 14 with the face 2. The buffer member 136 and the buffer member 141 are configured by a buffer material (such as a cushion material) that can be expanded and contracted by elastic deformation.

  The guide part F is a part exposed from the opening 133 of the holding body 132. The surface 136A of the guide portion F and the surface 14A of the vibrating body main body 14 protrude from the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13 (the surface on which the opening 133 of the holding body 132 is formed). It protrudes from the surface 14A of the body main body 14. With this configuration, when the vibrating body 13 contacts the face portion 2, first, the surface 14 </ b> A of the guide portion F of the buffer member 136 contacts and fits the surface of the face portion 2. By elastically deforming so as to shrink, the surface 136 </ b> A retreats toward the second surface 13 </ b> B side of the vibrating body 13, and the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body 14 contacts the face portion 2. Adhesion between the face 2 and the surface 14A of the vibration body 14 can be improved. In addition, the contact of the vibrating body 14 with the face 2 can be guided by the guide F of the buffer member 136 while softly contacting the face 2.

  The cushioning member 136 may be entirely composed of a cushioning material. If the guide part F can be elastically deformed to such an extent that the surface 14A of the vibrating body main body 14 can contact the face part 2, the cushioning member 136 is cushioned to a part other than the guide part F. A portion that is not a material (a portion that is not elastically deformed) may be included. Further, since the inner wall of the hollow portion 137 of the buffer member 136 and the vibrating body main body 14 are not fixed, the vibration of the vibrating body main body 14 can be suppressed from being attenuated by the buffer member 136. Further, a gap may be provided between the inner wall of the hollow portion 137 of the buffer member 136 and the vibrating body main body 14. According to this configuration, even if the buffer member 136 is contracted and expanded in the thickness direction perpendicular to the contracting direction, it can be absorbed by the gap. Further, an elastic body such as a coil spring may be provided between the buffer member 136 and the holding body 132. According to this configuration, when the vibrating body 13 comes into contact with the face portion 2, the surface 136 </ b> A of the buffer member 136 is easily retracted, so that the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body main body 14 is easily brought into contact with the face portion 2.

  9A and 9B are operation explanatory diagrams when the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13 is in contact with the face 2. 9A is a diagram illustrating a state before the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13 is in contact with the face portion 2, and FIG. 9A is a state after the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13 is in contact with the face portion 2. FIG. 9A, before the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13 contacts the face 2, the surface 136A of the buffer member 136 and the surface 14A of the vibrating body main body 14 are separated from the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13. It protrudes. At this time, the surface 136A of the buffer member 136 has a larger portion protruding from the first surface 13A than the surface 14A of the vibration body 14.

  When the first surface 13 </ b> A of the vibrating body 13 comes into contact with the face 2, first, the surface 14 </ b> A of the buffer member 136 comes into contact. Further, when the first surface 13A of the vibrating body 13 is pressed against the face 2, the cushioning member 136 is elastically deformed into the shape of the face 2 as shown in FIG. 9B, and the surface 14A of the vibrating body 14 is 2 is contacted. At this time, when the vibrating body 14 is pressed against the face 2, the buffer member 141 contracts, the vibrating body 14 also moves to the second surface 13 </ b> B side, and the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body 14 is moved to the face 2. Close contact with. Thus, the adhesion between the face 2 and the surface 14A of the vibrating body main body 14 can be improved.

  In addition, since the buffer member 136 of the present embodiment is disposed so as to surround the vibration body 14, the surface 136 A of the guide portion F of the buffer member 136 around the vibration body 14 is first connected to the face 2. The surface 136 </ b> A of the guide portion F retracts substantially evenly, and the vibrating body 14 contacts the face portion 2. Therefore, as compared with the case where the buffer member 136 is not provided, the vibrating body main body 14 can be pressed substantially perpendicularly to the surface of the face 2. Thus, the buffer member 136 according to the present embodiment can serve as a guide for the vibrating body 14 to be pressed substantially perpendicularly to the surface of the face 2. Since the vibration body main body 14 becomes substantially perpendicular to the surface of the face 2, ultrasonic vibration is more easily transmitted, so that the massage effect can be enhanced. Moreover, the buffer member 136 and the buffer member 141 may be comprised by the same member, and may be comprised by a different member. When configured with different members, the buffer member 136 may be configured with a member that is more easily contracted than the buffer member 141. By doing in this way, since the buffer member 136 contracts more greatly, the vibrating body main body 14 becomes easy to contact the face part 2.

  In the present embodiment, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 8, the surface 136A of the buffer member 136 is a flat surface along the YZ plane (the surface 14A of the vibrating body 14). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the surface 136A of the cushioning member 136 is pressed against the face 2, a part of the cushioning member 136 is crushed outward, and the first surface from the opening 133 of the holding body 132 is obtained. It bulges to the 13A side and protrudes into the protruding portion P. Thereby, the vibrating body main body 14 can be brought into soft contact with the face portion 2, and adhesion between the vibrating body main body 14 and the face portion 2 can be improved. However, if the protruding portion P of the buffer member 136 becomes too large, the repulsive force of the buffer member 136 increases, and the surface 14A of the vibrating body 14 may work in the direction away from the face 2. For this reason, the position of the surface 136A of the cushioning member 136 protruding from the opening 133 of the holding body 132 is determined in a state where the vibrating body 13 does not contact the face 2 so that the protruding portion P of the cushioning member 136 does not increase excessively. It is preferable to adjust.

  The surface 136A of the buffer member 136 does not necessarily have to be a flat surface along the surface 14A of the vibration body main body 14. For example, as indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 8, the surface 136A of the buffer member 136 has a portion protruding from the opening 133 from the inner peripheral surface of the opening 133 of the holding body 132 to the vibrating body 14 in a plan view in the Z direction. The inclined surface may be inclined so as to decrease. By setting the surface 136A of the cushioning member 136 to be an inclined surface, the protruding portion P of the cushioning member 136 is reduced, so that the repulsive force of the cushioning member 136 can be suppressed and the adhesion between the face 2 and the vibrating body main body 14 is reduced. Can be increased. Further, the inclined surface of the surface 14A of the vibrating body 14 may be a flat surface or a curved surface. By making the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibration body 14 a curved surface, the adhesion between the face 2 and the vibration body 14 can be further enhanced as compared to a flat surface.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control unit 208 of the control device 20. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing signal waveforms generated by the control unit 208 of FIG. The control unit 208 includes a processing circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). Each component of the control unit 208, which will be described later, may be configured by a physical circuit or a program that can be executed by the CPU. The control device 20 is connected to a commercial power source (not shown) via an outlet, and is activated by power from the commercial power source. In addition, a battery may be provided in the control device 20 so that the control device 20 is activated by electric power from the battery.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 208 includes a processing module 25. The processing module 25 manages the massage time and generates various signals by using a built-in timer (not shown), for example. The processing module 25 is electrically connected to the modulators 31a and 31b via the signal line 28 and the drive signal lines 29a and 29b, and is electrically connected to the amplifiers 34a and 34b via the control signal lines 33a and 33b. It is connected. The processing module 25 converts a carrier wave 36 (FIG. 11A), which is ultrasonic vibration energy having a long wavelength in the body of, for example, 20 kHz to 200 kHz, preferably about 30 kHz, into the modulator 31a, To 31b. In this way, since the ultrasonic wave has a long wavelength, attenuation can be reduced, so that a sufficient massage effect can be given to the face portion 2 without making the ultrasonic wave high output. Accordingly, sufficient ultrasonic vibration can be transmitted to the face 2 while reducing the stimulation to the face 2.

  The processing module 25 controls the modulators 31a and 31b via the drive signal lines 29a and 29b, thereby modulating the carrier wave 36 with the pulsed modulation wave 37 (FIG. 11B), and rising and rising of the carrier wave 36. Alleviate the decline. The processing module 25 amplifies (steps up) the modulated carrier wave 36 by controlling the amplifiers 34 a and 34 b via the control signal lines 33 a and 33 b, so that the ultrasonic drive for driving each vibrator 13 is performed. Signals 39a and 39b (FIG. 11 (c)) are generated.

  The ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b are output from the connector 206 of the interface unit 205 to the connection cable C. The ultrasonic drive signals 39 a and 39 b output to the connection cable C are input from the connector 113 of the interface unit 112 of the massage apparatus 10 and supplied to the vibrator 143 of each vibrating body 13. The output of the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b can be adjusted from the outside by operating a level adjustment unit (not shown) of the operation unit 204.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the modulated wave 37 of the present embodiment is formed in a smooth curved shape. That is, the modulated wave 37 gradually increases in output from 0V, and gradually increases in slope, then holds near the maximum value, and then gradually decreases and gradually decreases to 0V. Therefore, when each vibrating body 13 is driven by the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b generated by such a modulated wave 37, the ultrasonic vibration of each vibrating body 13 has an inflection point such as a rectangular wave or a pulse wave. Since a shock wave as in the case of modulation by a modulation wave does not occur, it becomes a gentle vibration that does not give a strong sense of incongruity to the human body.

  In addition, the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b (FIG. 11 (c)) alternately modulate gentle ultrasonic vibrations at a predetermined interval T1 (for example, 1.5 seconds) and continue for a predetermined period shorter than the predetermined interval T1. It is generated so as to output time T2 (for example, 0.3 to 0.5 seconds), and each vibrator 13 outputs ultrasonic waves so that the driving periods of ultrasonic driving do not overlap each other. The other is driven so as not to output ultrasonic waves. By alternately outputting such ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b, the vibrators 143 of the vibrators 13 are alternately driven at a predetermined interval T1. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the ultrasonic vibration energy generated by the vibrator 143 of each vibrator 13 from overlapping and varying. Since different parts of the face 2 can be alternately massaged with ultrasonic vibration energy having a predetermined intensity, the burden on the user can be reduced. Moreover, in this embodiment, since ultrasonic vibration energy (ultrasonic massage vibration can be applied) from the left and right of the mouth part 3 and the nose part 4, blood flow can be promoted to deep parts such as gums and nose parts.

  Next, the operation of the facial massage device 100 according to this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the user connects the massage device 10 to the control device 20 in advance using the connection cable C. For example, when massaging a gum as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each arm 12 is lengthened by pulling out the arm 12 from the flexible mounting portion 11. When the flexible attachment portion 11 is attached to the head 1, each arm 12 extends toward the face portion 2, so that each vibrating body 13 supported by each arm 12 is connected to the mouth of the face portion 2. It arrange | positions to the cheek part of the both sides of the part 3. FIG. Since the flexible mounting portion 11 and each arm 12 urge each vibrating body 13 toward the face 2, the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body 14 of each vibrating body 13 is in close contact with both sides of the mouth portion 3. At this time, according to the shape of the face portion 2, each vibrating body 13 rotates and the buffer member 136 is elastically deformed, so that the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body main body 14 is applied to the surfaces on both sides of the mouth portion 3 with an appropriate pressure. , Soft surface contact (adhesion). Therefore, it is possible to improve the adhesion between each vibrating body 13 and the surfaces on both sides of the mouth portion 3, and the surface 14 </ b> A of the vibrating body 14 of each vibrating body 13 is connected to the gums and jawbone via the surface of the face 2. It can be adhered.

  In this state, by operating the start button, the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b generated by the processing module 25 of the control unit 208 shown in FIG. A predetermined massage time (for example, 20 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) is supplied to each vibrating body 13 via.

  Specifically, the carrier wave 36 (FIG. 11A) output to the modulators 31a and 31b via the signal line 28 is modulated by the modulation wave 37 (FIG. 11B), and rises and falls. The ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b (FIG. 11 (c)) in which the decrease is relaxed are obtained. The ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b are supplied to each vibrating body 13 of the massage apparatus 10 via the connection cable C. Thereby, the vibrator 143 vibrates ultrasonically, and the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted from the surface 14A of the vibrating body 14 of each vibrating body 13 to the gums and jawbone.

  As described above, according to the facial massage device 100 of the present embodiment, the vibrating body 13 supported by the distal end portion 122 of each arm 12 is mounted on the head 1 by mounting the flexible mounting portion 11 on the head 1. The different parts of the face part 2 can be subjected to ultrasonic massage by contacting the part 2 and ultrasonically vibrating the vibrator 143 of the vibrating body 13. Therefore, since the user can massage without holding the massage device 10 by hand, the burden on the user can be reduced, so that the usability can be improved and the massage effect can be enhanced.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, since the vibrating body 13 is ultrasonically vibrated and massaged, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the vibrating body is placed on the cheek surface on both sides of the mouth portion 3 in the face portion 2. By simply bringing 13 into contact, ultrasonic vibration energy penetrates into the gums, jawbones, and the like. Therefore, even if the vibrating body 13 is not pressed directly against the mouth, blood circulation can be improved to the inside of the gums, and the massage effect can be enhanced. Therefore, the facial massage device 100 of this embodiment is used for prevention and improvement of forehead arthrosis, prevention and improvement of periodontal disease including alveolar pyorrhea, which is considered to be caused by poor blood circulation such as gums. be able to.

  Moreover, since the length of the arm 12 can be adjusted, the vibrating body 13 can be brought into contact with the cheeks on both sides of the nose 4 as shown in FIGS. In this way, ultrasonic vibration energy penetrates into the inside of the nose only by bringing the vibrating body 13 into contact with both sides of the nose 4. Thereby, the blood circulation of the nose part 4 can be improved and the massage effect can be heightened. Therefore, for example, it is effective for prevention and improvement of empyema and nasal congestion, which are considered to be caused by poor blood circulation in the nose 4. Thus, according to this aspect, the face part 2 can be massaged hygienically while improving usability.

  In addition, although the case where the flexible mounting part 11 was comprised with one flexible member was illustrated in this embodiment, you may make it comprise with a some flexible member. 12 and 13 are diagrams showing a modification of the flexible mounting portion 11. The flexible mounting part 11 shown in FIG. 12 includes two flexible members 11A and 11B. Each of the flexible members 11A and 11B is a substantially elliptical or substantially circular curved member. Since the configuration of the flexible member 11A is the same as that of the flexible mounting portion 11, a detailed description thereof is omitted. The flexible member 11B is rotatably connected to the flexible member 11A.

  Specifically, the flexible member 11 </ b> B includes one mounting portion 114 that is mounted on the head 1 and two slider portions 115. Each slider portion 115 is supported by being slidably inserted into the mounting portion 114 at the base end side. Thereby, the length of each slider part 115 can be adjusted. The front end side of each slider part 115 is rotatably connected to the connection part 116 of the flexible member 11A. The connecting portion 116 includes a shaft 117 along the left-right direction of the head 1, and the flexible member 11 </ b> B can rotate around the shaft 117 with respect to the flexible member 11 </ b> A.

  According to the flexible mounting portion 11 of this modification, the flexible member 11A and the flexible member 11B can be mounted on another different part of the head 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the flexible member 11B can be mounted in front of the flexible member 11A while adjusting the length of each slider portion 115. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 13, the flexible member 11B can be mounted behind the flexible member 11A while adjusting the length of each slider portion 115. According to the configuration of such a modified example, each vibrating body 13 can be firmly fixed as compared with the case where only the flexible member 11A is mounted. For example, in addition to the vibrator 143, a vibrator for music vibration or a vibrator for low-frequency vibration can be provided in each vibrator 13, but doing so increases the weight of each vibrator 13. To do. According to this modification, even if the weight of each vibrating body 13 increases, each vibrating body 13 can be firmly supported by the flexible members 11A and 11B.

  Further, in the control unit 208 of the present embodiment, an example in which an ultrasonic driving signal is output and the vibrator 143 of each vibrating body 13 is ultrasonically vibrated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. A drive signal in which a music drive signal is superimposed on a sound wave drive signal may be output to vibrate the vibrator 143 of each vibrator 13. By superimposing the music drive signal on the ultrasonic drive signal, the vibration of the vibrator 143 of each vibrator 13 is also transmitted to the bones of the face 2 such as the jawbone and cheekbone, so that music can be heard by bone conduction. As a result, listening to music such as Mozart, which has a high healing effect, with bone conduction while ultrasonic massage increases the alpha wave of the electroencephalogram, decreases the salivary amylase activity that acts as a barometer of stress fatigue, reduces blood pressure and heart rate The number tends to decrease.

  14 and 15 are diagrams showing a modification of the control unit 208 that can output a drive signal in which an ultrasonic drive signal and a music drive signal are superimposed. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a modified example of the control unit 208. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating signal waveforms generated by the control unit 208 of FIG. In FIG. 14, the configuration for generating the ultrasonic drive signal is the same as that in FIG. 15A, 15B, and 15C have the same waveforms as those in FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C, respectively. 14 includes a music module 26 for generating a music drive signal in addition to the processing module 25 for generating an ultrasonic drive signal, and a mix circuit for superimposing the ultrasonic drive signal and the music drive signal. 27.

  In the music module 26, for example, a plurality of predetermined music is stored in advance, and music selection and repeat are controlled by transmitting a control signal generated by the processing module 25 via the music control signal line 35. The The music module 26 is electrically connected to music driving circuits 42a and 42b as music amplifying means via music signal lines 41. Then, the music module 26 outputs the stored audio signals such as music and voice to the music driving circuits 42 a and 42 b via the music signal lines 41.

  The processing module 25 amplifies the audio signals by the music drive circuits 42a and 42b, and generates and outputs stereo music drive signals 43a and 43b (FIG. 15D), respectively. In FIG. 15D, for convenience of explanation, the music drive signals 43a and 43b are shown enlarged, but the actual amplitude is, for example, about 1/10 of the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b. The music stored in the music module 26 can be any music or voice, but preferably includes a large amount of high-frequency components for promoting blood circulation, including auditory stimulation and healing stimulation. For example, instead of storing music in the music module 26, an external sound source device such as a music player or a portable sound source is connected, and an arbitrary audio signal from these external sound source devices is passed through the music drive circuits 42a and 42b. The music driving signals 43a and 43b (FIG. 15D) may be used.

  The mix circuit 27 is electrically connected to the amplifiers 34a and 34b and the music drive circuits 42a and 42b, and the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b (FIG. 15C) and the left and right music drive signals 43a and 43b (see FIG. 15). 15 (d)) is output from the connector 206 and supplied to the vibrating body 13 by mixing drive signals 44a and 44b (FIG. 15 (e)), for example, mixed with a resistor or the like. That is, the drive signals 44a and 44b are ultrasonic drive signals 39a obtained by modulating the carrier wave 36 (FIG. 15A) so that the rising and falling edges are alleviated by the modulated wave 37 (FIG. 15B). , 39b (FIG. 15C) are superimposed on the stereo music drive signals 43a, 43b (FIG. 15D) alternately and intermittently at a predetermined interval T1.

  Drive signals 44 a and 44 b in which the ultrasonic drive signal and the music drive signal are superimposed are output from the connector 206 of the interface unit 205 to the connection cable C. The ultrasonic drive signals 39 a and 39 b output to the connection cable C are input from the connector 113 of the interface unit 112 of the massage apparatus 10 and supplied to the vibrator 143 of each vibrating body 13. The vibrator 143 is ultrasonically vibrated by the ultrasonic drive signals 39a and 39b (FIG. 11C). As a result, the vibrator 143 vibrates ultrasonically and music vibrates, and the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted from the surface 14A of the vibrating body 14 of each vibrating body 13 to the gums and jawbone. Thus, if the vibrator 143 of each vibrating body 13 is driven by a drive signal in which an ultrasonic drive signal and a music drive signal are superimposed, not only ultrasonic vibration massage but also music vibration massage is possible. The massage effect can be enhanced by the synergistic effect with the music vibration. In addition, although the case where the mix circuit 27 is provided in the control apparatus 20 was illustrated in the modification of FIG. 14, it is not restricted to this, You may make it provide in the flexible mounting part 11. FIG.

  Further, the control unit 208 of the modified example of FIG. 14 exemplifies the case where the drive signal in which the music drive signal is superimposed on the ultrasonic drive signal is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a drive signal superimposed on may be generated. If the vibrator 143 of each vibrating body 13 is driven by a drive signal in which the low frequency drive signal is superimposed on the ultrasonic drive signal, the inside of the face 2 can be massaged by ultrasonic vibration, and the low frequency drive signal Since the surface of the face part 2 can also be massaged, the massage effect can be enhanced by these synergistic effects. Note that the control unit 208 may be configured so that both the music drive signal and the low-frequency drive signal can be superimposed on the ultrasonic drive signal.

  The operation unit 204 may be provided with a button for turning on or off one or both of the music driving signal and the low frequency driving signal. When the music drive signal button is on, the control unit 208 superimposes the music drive signal on the ultrasonic drive signal, and when the low frequency drive signal button is on, the control unit 208 adds the low frequency drive signal to the ultrasonic drive signal. Is superimposed. Further, when the music drive signal button and the low frequency drive signal button are on, the control unit 208 superimposes both the music drive signal and the low frequency drive signal on the ultrasonic drive signal.

Second Embodiment
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following exemplary embodiments, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. In the second embodiment, a facial massage system 200 that can be connected to a communication network N such as the Internet will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the facial massage system 200 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is an external view when the massage device 10 according to the second embodiment is mounted on the head 1. FIG. 18 is a diagram for describing a configuration example of the imaging device 50 illustrated in FIG. 17.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the face massage system 200 of 2nd Embodiment is provided with the face massage apparatus 100, the information terminal device 62 as a terminal device, and the portable terminal device 64. As shown in FIG. The information terminal device 62 is a personal computer or the like, and the mobile terminal device 64 is a smartphone or the like. The facial massage device 100 includes a massage device 10 and a control device 20, and the massage device 10 is connected to the control device 20 by a connection cable C. In the control device 20 of FIG. 16, the interface unit 205 of the control device 20 of FIG. 1 functions as a communication unit for connecting to a communication network (network) N such as the Internet by wire or wirelessly. The interface unit 205 of the control device 20 in FIG. 16 is provided with a connector 207 of a network cable L for connecting to the communication network N. Similarly, the information terminal device 62 and the portable terminal device 64 are provided with a communication unit (not shown) for connecting to a communication network (network) N by wire or wirelessly. Therefore, the control device 20 of the present embodiment can communicate with the information terminal device 62 or the mobile terminal device 64 connected to the communication network N.

  The massage apparatus 10 of 2nd Embodiment shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 provides the imaging device 50 which images the face part 2 in the massage apparatus 10 shown in FIG. The imaging device 50 is supported by a support portion 502 that is rotatably provided on the flexible mounting portion 11. Specifically, the base end portion of the support portion 502 is rotatably connected to the connection portion 504 of the flexible mounting portion 11. The connection portion 504 includes a shaft 505 along the left-right direction of the head 1, and the support portion 502 can rotate around the shaft 117 with respect to the flexible mounting portion 11.

  On the other hand, the imaging device 50 is rotatably supported at the distal end portion of the support portion 502. Specifically, the distal end portion of the support portion 502 is rotatably connected to the connection portion 506 of the imaging device 50. The connection unit 506 includes a shaft 507 along the left-right direction of the head 1, and the imaging device 50 can rotate around the shaft 507 with respect to the support unit 502. The support portion 502 rotates between a position where the imaging device 50 faces the face portion 2 and a position where the image pickup device 50 is retracted from the face portion 2 (for example, a position behind the head 1 indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 17).

  According to the configuration of FIG. 17, when using the imaging device 50, the face portion 2 is imaged by rotating the support portion 502 to a position facing the face portion 2 (for example, a solid line position in FIG. 17). it can. FIG. 17 shows a case where the periphery of the mouth 3 and the inside of the mouth are in the imaging range. In addition, when the imaging device 50 is not used, the support unit 502 can be moved to a position where it does not get in the way by rotating the support unit 502 from the face unit 2 to a retracted position, which is convenient. Note that the position to be saved is not limited to the position indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 17 as long as it does not get in the way. Further, the support portion 502 may be extendable. By making the support portion 502 extendable and retractable, the support portion 502 can be moved away from or closer to the face portion 2, so that the imaging range can be adjusted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18, the imaging device 50 includes a box-shaped case 51. The case 51 includes an imaging unit 52 such as a CCD camera and a light source 54 provided around the imaging unit 52. FIG. 18 illustrates the case where four light sources 54 are evenly arranged around the imaging unit 52, but the number and size of the light sources 54 are not limited to those illustrated. For example, the number of light sources 54 may be one. The control device 20 according to the present embodiment can transmit an image captured by the imaging device 50 to the information terminal device 62 and the mobile terminal device 64 via the communication network N. Thereby, the image imaged with the imaging device 50 can be displayed on the display part (display) G of the information terminal device 62 or the portable terminal device 64. Therefore, for example, a doctor or a nurse who is away from the user who uses the massage device 10 looks at the captured image of the face 2 of the user with the information terminal device 62 or the like, and the optimal vibration body 13 is used. It is also possible to advise the position and the intensity of ultrasonic vibration.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the case 51 may be provided with a microphone M. Sound and ambient sounds can be collected by the microphone M. The sound acquired by the microphone M can be transmitted as sound data to the information terminal device 62 and the portable terminal device 64 via the communication network N together with the captured image. Therefore, for example, a doctor or nurse who is away from the user who uses the massage device 10 looks at the captured image of the user's face 2 with the information terminal device 62 and listens to the voice of the user. However, it is possible to advise the optimum position of the vibrator 13 and the intensity of ultrasonic vibration.

  The information terminal device 62 or the mobile terminal device 64 of this embodiment can transmit a control signal for controlling the massage device 10 to the control device 20 of the facial massage device 100 via the communication network N. The control signal includes a control signal for changing the intensity of the ultrasonic vibration, a control signal for turning on and off the massage device 10, and the like. According to such a configuration, the control device 20 of the massage device 10 can transmit the captured image of the face 2 to the information terminal device 62 or the portable terminal device 64 connected to the communication network N, and the information terminal device 62 or the portable device. The terminal device 64 can transmit a control signal for controlling the massage device 10 to the control device 20 via the communication network. Therefore, for example, a doctor or a nurse who is away from the user who uses the massage device 10 looks at the captured image of the face 2 of the user with the information terminal device 62 or the like, and the ultrasonic wave of the vibrator 143. The massage apparatus 10 can be controlled by transmitting a control signal for controlling the intensity of vibration to the control apparatus 20 from the information terminal apparatus 62 or the like. In addition, the information terminal device 62 or the like automatically transmits a control signal for controlling the intensity of ultrasonic vibration or the like according to the captured image of the user's face 2 from the information terminal device 62 or the like to the control device 20. Is also possible.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to the example which concerns. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the case where the two arms 12 are provided as the arms 12 of the massage device 10 is illustrated, but three or more arms 12 may be provided, and a vibrating body is provided for each of the three or more arms 12. 13 is supported. According to this, three or more different parts of the face 2 can be massaged by ultrasonic vibration at the same time. For example, by providing four arms 12 and supporting the vibrating body 13 by each arm 12, vibrating bodies are provided on both sides of the mouth portion 3 as shown in FIG. 3 and both sides of the nose portion 4 as shown in FIG. 13 can be brought into contact with each other. Therefore, the gums and the nose 4 can be massaged simultaneously by ultrasonic vibration.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be suitably used as a face massage device and a face massage system for massaging a human face.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Head, 2 ... Face part, 3 ... Mouth part, 4 ... Nose part, 100 ... Face massage apparatus, 200 ... Face massage system, 10 ... Massage apparatus, 11 ... Flexible mounting part, 11A, 11B DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Flexible member, 111 ... Insertion part, 112 ... Interface part, 113 ... Connector, 114 ... Mounting part, 115 ... Slider part, 116 ... Connection part, 117 ... Shaft, 12 ... Arm, 12A ... First arm part, 12B ... 2nd arm part, 122 ... tip part, 124 ... base end part, 125 ... hook, 13 ... vibrating body, 13A ... first surface, 13B ... second surface, 131 ... connecting part, 131A ... support shaft, 131B ... shaft hole, 132 ... holding body, 133 ... opening, 134 ... bottom, 136 ... buffer member, 136A ... surface, 137 ... hollow portion, 14 ... vibrating body, 14A ... surface, 141 ... buffer member, 142 ... case 143 Vibrators, 143A, 143B ... piezoelectric elements, 144A, 144B, 144C ... electrodes, 145A, 145B ... vibrating members, 20 ... control devices, 202 ... cases, 204 ... operation units, 205 ... interface units, 206 ... connectors, 207 ... Connector, 208 ... Control unit, 25 ... Processing module, 26 ... Music module, 27 ... Mix circuit, 28 ... Signal line, 29a, 29b ... Drive signal line, 31a, 31b ... Modulator, 33a, 33b ... Control signal line, 34a, 34b ... Amplifier, 34a, 34b, ... Amplifier, 35 ... Music control signal line, 36 ... Carrier wave, 37 ... Modulated wave, 39a, 39b ... Ultrasonic drive signal, 41 ... Music signal line, 42a, 42b ... Music Drive circuit, 43a, 43b ... music drive signal, 44a, 44b ... drive signal, 50 ... imaging device, 502 ... support part, 50 ... Connection part, 505 ... Shaft, 506 ... Connection part, 507 ... Shaft, 51 ... Case, 52 ... Imaging part, 54 ... Light source, 62 ... Information terminal device, 64 ... Mobile terminal device, B ... Bolt, C ... Connection cable , D ... contact plate, F ... guide part, G ... display part, L ... network cable, M ... microphone, N ... communication network, P ... protruding part, T1 ... predetermined interval, T2 ... predetermined duration.

Claims (6)

A flexible mounting part to be mounted on the head;
A plurality of arms extending from the flexible mounting portion toward different parts of the face;
A vibrating body rotatably supported at the tip of each arm and in contact with the face;
A vibrator that is provided in each of the vibrators and that vibrates ultrasonically by supplying an ultrasonic drive signal that is modulated such that the rising and falling of the ultrasonic wave are alleviated by the modulated wave;
Each vibrating body is
A vibrator body provided with the vibrator;
A holding body for holding the vibrator body;
A buffer member held by the holding body so as to surround the vibrating body main body,
The buffer member is
A hollow part into which the vibrator main body can be inserted;
A guide portion having a surface protruding from the vibrating body main body, and guiding the contact of the vibrating body main body to the face portion by retreating the surface by contact with the face portion. Face massage device. The flexible mounting portion includes an insertion portion into which the arms are slidably inserted,
The face massage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each arm has a different curvature according to a length drawn from the flexible mounting portion. The facial massage apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vibrators of the vibrators are alternately driven at predetermined intervals by the ultrasonic drive signal. The flexible mounting part includes an imaging device that images the face part,
The imaging device is supported by a support portion that is rotatably provided on the flexible mounting portion,
The face massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the support portion rotates between a position where the imaging device faces the face portion and a position where the image pickup device is retracted from the face portion. A control device having a communication unit connected to a terminal device via a communication network;
The facial massage apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the control device transmits the facial image captured by the imaging device from the communication unit to the terminal device via the communication network. A facial massage device comprising a massage device and a control device connected to the massage device; and a terminal device connected to the control device via a communication network;
The massage device
A flexible mounting part to be mounted on the head;
A plurality of arms extending toward the different sites of the flexible mounting unit or al face portion,
A vibrating body rotatably supported at the tip of each arm and in contact with the face;
A vibrator that is provided in each of the vibrators and that vibrates ultrasonically by supplying an ultrasonic drive signal that is modulated such that the rising and falling of the ultrasonic wave are alleviated by the modulated wave;
An imaging device for imaging the face,
Each vibrating body is
A vibrator body provided with the vibrator;
A holding body for holding the vibrator body;
A buffer member held by the holding body so as to surround the vibrating body main body,
The buffer member is
A hollow part into which the vibrator main body can be inserted;
A guide part that has a surface protruding from the vibrating body main body and guides the contact of the vibrating body main body to the face part by retreating the surface by contact with the face part ;
The control device transmits the image of the face imaged by the imaging device to the terminal device via the communication network;
The said terminal device is a face massage system which transmits the control signal which controls the said massage apparatus to the said control apparatus via the said communication network.

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