JPH078529A - Massage apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To decompress a support frame so as to decrease the fully occupying capacity and weight by providing a massage apparatus with a support frame constructed so that an opening part is covered with a support sheet and a truck which has massage rollers for pressing the human body through the support sheet and is adapted to run in the reciprocating manner inward the support frame, and forming the support frame as an air bag, the pressure of which can freely be regulated. CONSTITUTION:An air bag 1 is a support frame constructed so that a support sheet 2 for supporting the human body is disposed in such a manner as to the upper opening part and shaped like a doughnut deformed in such a manner that the contour of the flat surface is substantially rectangular. Pinions 5 meshed with racks 3 are attached on both sides of a truck 4 adapted to reciprocate in the longitudinal direction, so that the truck 4 is forced to run in the longitudinal direction by rotating the pinions 5. An output shaft of the reducer 12 for rotating operation is connected to a rotary shaft 6, and the rotary shaft 6 is rotated by the drive of a motor 6 to rotate massage rollers 7. The massage roller 7 has elasticity and presses the back of the human body laid on the support sheet 2 from below the support sheet 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massaging device for massaging a human body by reciprocating a carriage having a massaging roller.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a massage device of this type, there is one disclosed in JP-A-54-62690. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, this is a storable one including a fixed half body 27, a swing half body 32, a carriage 38, and a human body supporting sheet H 2.

The fixed half body 27 is composed of a pair of opposed side walls 28 and a pair of opposed side walls 28, which are arranged at intervals substantially corresponding to the shoulder width of the human body.
Connecting steel material 29 for connecting 28 and a supporting base material for supporting them
It consists of 30. The support base 30 has swivel casters 31 at the four corners of the lower surface.
Have.

The swing half 32 has an opposite side wall 33 which is continuous with the opposite side wall 28 of the fixed half 27, and is swingably connected to the fixed half 27 by a hinge 34. A support leg 35 that can be stored is provided on the lower surface of one end of the swing half 32. This rocking half 32
Rotates about the hinge 34 and overlaps with the upper surface of the fixed half 27. Further, an engaging hook 36 and a hook receiver 37 are provided at a connecting portion between the opposing side wall 28 of the fixed half 27 and the swing half 33 of the swing half 32.

The carriage 38 is arranged between the opposite side walls 28 of the fixed half body 27 or between the opposite side walls 33 of the swing half body 32, and has a pair of side walls 39 and a connecting plate 40 for connecting the side walls 39. A plurality of wheels 41 pivotally supported on the outside of the side wall 39, and side rollers 42 attached to the outside of the side wall 39 to prevent the bogie 38 from rolling. In addition, the carriage 38 includes a spine correction roller 43.
Have. The spine correction roller 43 has elasticity and is
It is rotatably passed between the side walls 39 of 38. The carriage 38 is driven by a drive unit (not shown) including a motor, a speed reducer, a pulley, a pinion, a rack, and the like, and is provided on the opposite side wall 28 of the fixed half body 27 and the opposite side wall 33 of the swing half body 32. It horizontally reciprocates along the guide rail 44.

The human body supporting sheet H is disposed so as to cover the fixed half 27, the swing half 32, the carriage 38 and the like.

Explaining the use of this massage device,
First, the swing half 32 stacked on the fixed half 27 is rotated and opened, the engaging hook 36 is fitted into the hook receiver 37, and the fixed half 27 and the swing half 32 are firmly connected. . After that, the person lays on his / her back on the seat and sets a timer at a predetermined time. Then, the motor starts rotating, this rotation is transmitted to the pinion via the speed reducer, and the cart 38 moves as the pinion rotates on the rack. That is, the spine correction roller 43 reciprocates to expand and contract the spine, thereby improving health. After using the device, the engaging hook 36 is removed from the hook receiver 37, and the swing half 32
Just close.

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned one, the rocking halves are housed so as to be stacked on the fixed halves, and the length in the longitudinal direction at the time of housing becomes short. On the other hand, there is a problem that the height becomes high. That is, the occupied volume of the entire device does not decrease, and it may be difficult to store the device in a narrow space such as a home.

In addition, this type of massage device is usually
It is used by a user lying on his or her back on a human body support sheet, and in order to use it safely, it is necessary to have sufficient load-bearing performance to support the user. In order to improve the load bearing performance of the above-mentioned one, there are means such as increasing the thickness of each side wall, but the weight increases correspondingly, which makes it inconvenient to store, transport or move.

Further, the above-mentioned one has a problem that the degree of protrusion of the spinal correction roller, which protrudes from the upper surfaces of the fixed half and the swing half to press the user's back, cannot be adjusted. . That is, the strength of the pressing force cannot be adjusted, and there is a possibility that a person may not obtain a sufficient effect or may feel discomfort, and in some cases, the back may be injured.

The present invention has been made in view of the above reasons.
The purpose is to provide a massage device that can be handled more conveniently.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a massage device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a support frame in which a support sheet for supporting a human body is arranged so as to cover an opening, and a support sheet. In a massage device comprising: a carriage having a massage roller that presses the human body through the carriage and reciprocatingly arranged inside the support frame, wherein the support frame is a pressure-adjustable air bag. It is configured to be.

The massage device according to claim 2 is
The trolley | bogie of Claim 1 is connected with the support frame so that it can travel back and forth.

The massage device according to claim 3 is
According to a first aspect of the present invention, the support frame has a rack in which teeth are aligned in the traveling direction of the bogie and a connecting portion between the teeth is bendable, and the bogie has a pinion that meshes with the rack.

The massage device according to claim 4 is
The rack according to claim 3 is arranged on both sides in the traveling direction of the truck and has teeth on both sides, and the truck has a pinion that meshes with one surface of the rack and a pinion that meshes with the other surface of the rack.

The massage device according to claim 5 is
The trolley | bogie of Claim 1 is provided with the wheel and the structure which provided the trolley | bogie position detection means.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the support frame is composed of a pressure-adjustable air bag, it is possible to reduce the pressure and reduce the occupied volume and weight.

Further, according to the structure of claim 2, in addition to the operation of claim 1, since the bogie is connected to the support frame so as to be able to reciprocate, the bogie can be separated from the support frame. Absent.

According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the teeth of the rack and the connecting portions of the teeth can be bent, so that the rack can be housed together with the support frame. You can

Further, according to the structure of claim 4, in addition to the effect of claim 3, the pinion holds the rack, so that the carriage is more stable and its operation is more reliable. .

According to the structure of claim 5, in addition to the function of claim 1, wheels are provided on the carriage, and
Since the position detecting means of the carriage is provided, the weight of the device is reduced.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. This massage device has air bag 1
A carriage 4, a motor 9, a rotary motion reduction gear 12, and a reciprocating motion reduction gear 15. In addition, this massage device further includes a power supply and a control unit.

The air bag 1 is a support sheet 2 for supporting the human body.
Is a support frame body disposed so as to cover the upper opening portion, and has a shape obtained by deforming a donut-shaped one so that the outer contour of the plane is substantially rectangular, as shown in FIG.
The air bag 1 is designed so that the pressure can be adjusted freely. The support sheet 2 is stretched by the air bag 1 being pressurized and inflated, and loses tension when the air bag 1 is decompressed and deflated.

As shown in FIG. 2, the air bag 1 has a rack 3 having teeth arranged in the longitudinal direction in the lower opening. That is, the rack 3 is the bottom surface of the air bag 1 having a substantially rubber boat shape. The rack 3 is made of resin, and the connecting portions between the teeth are thinly formed so that the rack 3 can be bent. Therefore, when the device is stored, the rack 3 can be wound in the longitudinal direction together with the air bag 1.

With such a structure, the air bag 1 can be decompressed and folded so as to be rolled in the longitudinal direction to reduce its occupied volume, so that the air bag 1 can be easily stored even in a narrow space. Further, since the apparatus can be depressurized to reduce the weight of the apparatus, it can be easily transported and moved.

Furthermore, by adjusting the pressure of the air bladder 1, the height of the air bladder 1 can be changed and the degree to which the massage roller 7 which will be described later projects from the upper surface of the apparatus can be changed. That is, by adjusting the pressure of the air bag 1, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the pressing force of the massage roller 7 against the back of the human body lying on the back on the support sheet 2. For example, if the pressing force of the massage roller 7 is strong, the air bag 1 may be pressurized to increase its height. As a result, the protrusion degree of the massage roller 7 is reduced and the pressing force is weakened. On the contrary, if the pressing force of the massage roller 7 is weak, depressurize the air bag 1 to lower the height,
The pressing force may be increased by increasing the protrusion degree of the massage roller 7.

The carriage 4 is arranged inside the air bag 1 and travels back and forth in the longitudinal direction. On both sides of dolly 4,
A pinion 5 that meshes with the rack 3 is provided. Further, the carriage 4 is supported so as to hang from a rotary shaft 6 passed between the facing pinions 5 and a reciprocating shaft 8 inserted concentrically into the rotary shaft 6. That is, as the pinion 5 rotates, the carriage 4 travels in the longitudinal direction.

The motor 9 is a drive source of the carriage 4 and can be reversely driven. The output shaft of this motor 9 has a pulley 1
0,11 are installed.

The speed reducer 12 for rotary operation has a pulley 13 on its input shaft, and the pulley 13 and the pulley 10 of the motor 9 are V-shaped.
Belt 14 is hung. The output shaft is connected to the rotary shaft 6. That is, the rotation of the rotary shaft 6
Rotates, and the massage roller 7 attached to the rotating shaft 6 rotates. The massage roller 7 has elasticity and presses the back of the human body lying on the support sheet 2 on its back from below the support sheet 2.

The reciprocating speed reducer 15 has a pulley 16 on its input shaft, and the pulley 16 and the pulley 11 of the motor 9 are V-shaped.
Belt 17 is hung. The output shaft is connected to the reciprocating shaft 8, and the pinion 5 is fastened to both ends of the reciprocating shaft 8. That is, the trolley 4 reciprocates in the longitudinal direction by driving the motor 9, and the massage roller 7 reciprocates in the longitudinal direction accordingly.

Explaining the use of this massage device,
First, the air bag 1 is pressurized. Next, the user lies on his back on the support sheet 2 and turns on the power. Then, when the reciprocating operation switch is pressed, the motor 9 is driven, and the driving force is transmitted to the pinion 5 via the reciprocating operation speed reducer 15. As a result, the pinion 5 rotates along the rack 3 and the carriage 4 travels back and forth in the longitudinal direction. The massage roller 7 also reciprocates accordingly, so that the stretching and contracting movement of the back muscle is performed. When the rotation operation switch is pressed, the drive of the motor 9 is transmitted to the rotation shaft 6 via the rotation operation speed reducer 12, and the massage roller 7 rotates to loosen the back.

The storage of the massage device after use will be described. First, by pushing the trolley storage switch, the trolley 4 moves by itself and stops at one end of the air bag 1. Next, the power is turned off and the air bag 1 is depressurized. Then, the air bag 1 is wound together with the rack 3 from the other end side. Figure 3 shows the winding state
Shown in.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described based on. The members having the same basic functions as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Explaining the different parts, the trolley 4 of the massage device is connected to the air bag 1 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the trolley support rail 18
Is formed integrally with the thick portion 19 inside the air bag 1. The trolley support rail 18 has a circular cross section and is extended in the longitudinal direction. This trolley support rail 18 is formed to be bendable. Further, the carriage 4 is provided with a grip portion 20 having a substantially C-shaped cross section for gripping the carriage support rail 18. With such a configuration, even if the device tilts during use or transportation, the carriage 4 does not separate from the air bag 1 and is safe.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
It will be described based on. The members having the same basic functions as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Explaining the different parts, the rack 21 of the air bag 1 of this massage device has teeth on both front and back surfaces and is arranged on both sides of the carriage 4 in the traveling direction. And trolley
The rack 4 has a pinion 22 that meshes with one surface of the rack 21 and a pinion 23 that meshes with the other surface of the rack 21. That is, the pinions 22 and 23 are fitted so as to sandwich the rack 21. As a result, the operation of the carriage 4 is performed more stably and reliably.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described based on. The members having the same basic functions as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Explaining different parts, no rack is provided in the air bag 1 of this massage device, and
Wheels 24 are provided on the carriage 4 instead of the pinions. That is, the carriage 4 runs due to the friction between the wheels 24 and the floor surface.

The massage device is also provided with a position detecting means for the carriage 4. Specifically, the position detecting code 25 is printed on the inside of the air bag 1. The position detection code 25 is a reflector for detecting the movement amount and position of the carriage 4. For example, white is reflective and black is absorptive. Then, the carriage 4 is provided with a reflective photocoupler 26.
The photocoupler 26 moves with the carriage 4 and detects the position detection code 25 to convert the position of the carriage 4 into an electric signal. With such a configuration, the weight of the device can be reduced.

[0040]

In the massage device according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the support frame is composed of an air bag whose pressure can be adjusted, it is possible to reduce the pressure and reduce the occupied volume and weight. Therefore, handling such as storage and transportation becomes more convenient.

According to the massage apparatus of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the trolley is connected to the support frame so as to be capable of reciprocating, so that the trolley does not separate from the support frame. It's safe.

According to the massage device of the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, since the teeth of the rack and the connecting portions of the teeth can be bent, the rack can be housed together with the support frame.

According to the massage device of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the third aspect, since the pinion holds the rack, the carriage is more stable and the operation thereof is more reliable.

According to the massage device of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the wheel is provided on the trolley and the position detecting means of the trolley is provided, so that the weight of the device can be lightened, and the mass transportation and transportation can be facilitated. Easy to move.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a state in which the air bag is depressurized.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a main part thereof.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a main part thereof.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cutaway sectional view thereof.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing a conventional example.

FIG. 11 is a plan view thereof.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 air bag 2 support sheet 3 rack 4 trolley 5 pinion 7 massage roller 18 trolley support rail 20 grip 21 rack (third embodiment) 22 upper pinion (third embodiment) 23 lower pinion (third operation) Example) 24 wheels 25 position detection code 26 photo coupler

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A support frame body in which a support sheet for supporting a human body is arranged so as to cover an opening portion, and a massage roller for pressing a human body through the support sheet is provided inside the support frame body. A massage device, comprising: a trolley which is installed and reciprocates, wherein the support frame comprises an air bag whose pressure is adjustable. 2. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein the trolley is connected to the support frame so that the trolley can travel back and forth. 3. The support frame has a rack in which teeth are aligned in a traveling direction of the carriage and a connecting portion between the teeth is bendable, and the carriage has a pinion that meshes with the rack. The massage device according to claim 1. 4. The rack is arranged on both sides in the traveling direction of the truck and has teeth on both sides, and the truck has a pinion that meshes with one surface of the rack and a pinion that meshes with the other surface of the rack. The massage device according to claim 3. 5. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein the trolley is provided with wheels and trolley position detecting means is provided.