JPH09271501A - Massage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massage device for massaging legs, particularly the calves and soles of a person sitting on a chair, which can press the soles hard against a massaging part with a high massage effect on the soles under the condition of mounting feet on the massaging part to stretch the legs naturally. SOLUTION: A massage part 11 on which one's feet are mounted in the massage of the soles is lifted higher than the seat surface 51a. The massage surface is given a predetermined elevation angle so that the posture receiving the massage can be stabilized as the posture stretching naturally the feet between a chair 50 and the massage part 11 to massage effectively, while the soles will be pressed harder against the massage surface by stretching the feet and the massage effect is improved by the reaction. In addition, the circulation of the blood is improved by lifting the feet to improve higher the massage effect.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massage device for massaging a leg of a person sitting on a chair, particularly a calf or a sole.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a massage device, it has been heretofore used in practice.
There is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-140592, which is shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration explanatory view of a conventional massage device.

In FIG. 10, a conventional massage device 10
Reference numeral 0 denotes a pair of metal fittings 102 attached to the tip of the seat portion 103a of the chair-type massaging machine 103 so as to be capable of stepping up and down in stages from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position through engagement and disengagement of gears and pins, and the metal fittings. A leg massage main body 101 whose lower end is rotatably supported at the tip of 102, a plurality of magnets 101b arranged on the back side of the leg massage main body 101 in contact with the metal fitting 102, and the leg portion. A vibrator 101 which is disposed on both front and back surfaces of the massage main body 101 and vibrates by a vibration massage device (not shown) incorporated in the leg massage main body 101.
a and elastic leg members 101c projecting from both sides of the upper part of the front of the leg massage main body 101 and serving as support legs when the leg massage main body 101 is tilted forward with a pin as a fulcrum with respect to the metal fitting 102. It is a composition.

Next, the massage operation of the conventional massage device 100 based on the above configuration will be described. When a person sits on the chair-type massage machine 103 and massages a calf, the leg massage main body 101 and the leg 101 massage main body 101 are substantially vertical with the leg 101 main body 101 adsorbing the magnet 101b on the metal fixture 102. The vibrator 101a on the surface side of the leg massage main body 101 is appropriately raised from the position so as to hit the calf (position indicated by phantom line in FIG. 10), and then the vibration massage device is operated to give the calf a massage effect. on the other hand,
When massaging the soles of the feet, the attraction force of the magnet 101b is released and the foot massage main body 1
01 is separated and tilted forward so that the elastic legs 101C are attached to and supported by the floor surface. Main leg massage 10
1 When a foot is placed on the back side and the vibration massage device is operated, the vibrator 101a gives a massage effect to the sole of the foot. This conventional massage device 100
When not in use, the leg massage main body 101 can be folded and stored under the seat portion 103a, which does not interfere.

In addition to the above-mentioned one, there is a conventional massage device disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 63-52902, which is shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration explanatory view of another conventional massage device.

In FIG. 11, a conventional massage device 20
0 is a support table 20 that is connected to a chair-type massage machine 204 and a belt 205 and serves as a base for massaging the legs.
3, an arm 202 whose lower end is pivotally supported by a support shaft of the support 203, a double-sided massager 201 fixed to the upper end of the arm 202, and a double-sided massager 20.
1 is provided with rotation restricting means provided in first and second predetermined positions and in two directions in which the support shaft rotates about its own axis by its own weight, and the double-sided massager 2 is provided at the first predetermined position.
One surface of 01 is substantially horizontal and has a height substantially equal to the height of the seat surface 204a of the chair-type massage machine 204, and the other surface of the double-sided massager 201 is upward at the second predetermined position. Is set so as to be slightly inclined toward the first predetermined position and lower than the height at the first predetermined position.

Next, the massage operation of the conventional massage device 200 based on the above-mentioned structure will be described. When a person sits on the chair-type massage machine 204 in a backrest state and raises the arm 202 of the massage apparatus 200 to invert the double-sided massager 201 and bring it to the high position stable state of the first predetermined position (the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 11). ), Chair type massage machine 2
04 and the double-sided massager 201 are close to each other, and the calf of the leg can be set to be naturally placed on the double-sided massager 201. The calf of the leg is placed on the double-sided massager 201, and the calf is easily massaged. be able to. On the other hand, in a state in which the arm 202 of the massage device 200 is tilted to move the double-sided massager 201 to the second predetermined position in the low inclined state, when the sole is placed on the double-sided massager 201, the double-sided massager 201 moves the sole of the foot. You can give a massage. Support stand 20
Since 3 and the chair type massage machine 204 are connected by the belt 205, they do not move relative to each other, and by placing the feet on the double-sided massager 201 and pushing the legs, the soles and backs are respectively massaged surfaces. It can be pressed and both massage effects can be enhanced.

Thus, this conventional massage device 20
Since 0 is connected to the chair-type massage machine 204, the massage effect of the back can be adjusted by bending the back and the massage effect of the back can be enhanced by self-adjusting by pushing the legs.

[0009]

In any of the conventional massage devices configured as described above, the massage position of the sole of the foot is considerably lower than the seat surface of the chair on which a person sits, and the massage is performed while sitting on the chair. In the posture where the feet are placed on the device, it is difficult to apply force to the legs and the legs cannot be strongly pressed, so that there is a problem that the sole of the foot cannot be strongly pressed against the massage surface and the massage effect is insufficient.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the posture in which the foot is placed on the massage part is in a state where the leg is naturally stretched, and the sole of the foot can be strongly pressed against the massage part. An object of the present invention is to provide a massage device capable of obtaining a high massage effect on the soles and backs.

[0011]

A massage device according to the present invention includes a chair on which a person who receives a massage is seated, and a massage section which is movably arranged in front of the chair and has one or a plurality of massage surfaces. And a middle section that connects the massage section and the seat section of the chair and switches the massage section to one of the first and second predetermined positions to hold and support the massage section. The massage surface is set to have a height substantially equal to that of the seat surface of the chair at the position, and the massage surface is set to a tilted state which is higher and higher than the seat surface of the chair at the second predetermined position. As described above, in the present invention, when the massage of the sole of the foot is performed, the massage part on which the foot is placed is raised above the seat surface, and the massage surface is provided with a predetermined elevation angle so that the posture to receive the massage is between the chair and the massage part. With this, you can stabilize your posture as you can step on your feet naturally, and you can massage efficiently, and by pressing your feet you will press the soles and back more strongly against the massage surface, and the reaction effect improves the massage effect. By raising your legs up, the circulation of your legs is improved and the effect of massage is enhanced.

Further, the massage device according to the present invention, if necessary, has one end pivotally supported by the tip portion of the seat portion as the intermediate node and is mounted so as to be capable of undulating from a substantially vertical position below the seat portion to a substantially horizontal position. A support member is provided, and the massage section is
The other end of the support member is rotatably supported in a predetermined range, and the two opposite surfaces sandwiching the shaft support portion are formed as massage surfaces. The massage portion is folded by the shaft support portion to form a support member. When the support member is raised to a substantially horizontal position in a close state, one massage surface has a height substantially equal to the seat surface of the chair, and the massage portion is rotated while the support member is kept at a substantially horizontal position to stand at a predetermined angle. When this is done, the other massage surface is set so as to be in a tilted state which is higher and higher than the seat surface of the chair. As described above, in the present invention, when the massage is not performed, the massage part and the support member can be folded under the seating surface to a small size, and the useless space can be eliminated. It is easy to improve the massage effect by changing the surface texture of both sides according to the use area of the body, and both front and back sides can be used separately for the sole massage and the calf massage to remove the feeling of uncleanness by sharing them. You can

Further, in the massage device according to the present invention, the support member is provided with an air massage portion having a surface shape that is shaped like the back side of the ankle of a person, if necessary. As described above, in the present invention, by supporting the ankle with the air massager during massage of the sole of the foot, the posture is stable, and the massage effect can be always given correctly, and the air massager massages the ankle and the lower calf. The effect can be given, the massage range is large, the blood circulation in the foot is improved, the massage effect is improved, and the massage can be performed efficiently.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(First Embodiment of the Present Invention) Hereinafter, a massage apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the massage part stored state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the calf massage state of the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a view of the massage device according to the present embodiment. The foot massage state explanatory drawing is shown.

As shown in the above figures, the massage device 1 according to the present embodiment includes a seat 50 from the bottom of a seat 51 to a seat surface 5.
1a, a link member 13 that expands and contracts to the front, a support member 12 that is provided at the tip of the link portion 13 and has an arc-shaped stopper groove 12a bored in the tip portion, and a stopper 11e that protrudes from the side surface end, The massager 11 is inserted into the stopper groove 12a of the support member 12 and is rotatably attached to the tip of the support member 12 so that the stopper 11e moves along the stopper groove 12a. Is. When the massage part 11 is tilted with respect to the support member 12, the massage part 11 is regulated by the stopper groove 12a by the stopper 11e, and is stably erected and supported at a predetermined angle.

The link portion 13 is arranged below the seat portion 51 of the chair 50 and is rotated by the drive device 13f.
And the seat surface 51 above the center of rotation of the link 13a.
A link 13 whose one end is pivotally supported at a position near the front.
b, a link 13c whose one end is rotatably attached to the tip of the link 13a, and whose middle portion is rotatably pin-coupled to the middle portion of the link 13b. The support member 12 is arranged on the link 13d parallel to the link 13b in a configuration including a link 13d and a link 13e that are rotatably pin-coupled to a position to form a parallel crank mechanism.

The massaging portion 11 is arranged so as to prevent vibration from being transmitted to the front side of the hollow vibration-isolating frame body 11a axially mounted on the support member 12 and a vibration-proof rubber. The lid 11b with which the calf is in direct contact, and the lid 1
1b, which is arranged on the back side of the vibration-proof frame 11a so as not to transmit vibration through a vibration-proof rubber, and is sandwiched between the bottom 11c with which the sole of the foot is in direct contact, the lid 11b and the bottom 11c. The vibration damping frame body 11a is provided in the hollow portion, and is connected to the lid body 11b and the bottom body 11c to provide an electric vibration device 11d for transmitting vibration. When this vibrating device 11d is operated, the integrated lid 11b and bottom 11c vibrate with respect to the vibration-proof frame 11a, and the lid 11b and the bottom 11c.
It is a mechanism that can be used for massage each surface of.

Next, the massage operation of the present embodiment based on the above configuration will be described. With respect to the massage part 11 supported via the link part 13 under the seat part 51 of the chair 50, the drive device 13f is operated to rotate the link 13a upward, and the link part 13 is extended forward to extend the massage part 11 to the massage part 11. Push forward. When the massage section 11 is moved at a height position substantially equal to the seat surface 51a of the chair 50 until the upper surface thereof is inclined forward and downward, the link section 13 is fixed so as not to move. In this state, a person sits on the chair 50,
When the calf of the leg is placed on the lid body 11b forming the upper surface of the massage section 11 and the vibrating device 11d is operated, the lid body 11b in contact with the calf vibrates, and a massage effect on the calf is obtained.

On the other hand, when performing a foot massage,
While maintaining the position of the link portion 13 from the above-described state, the massage portion 11 is raised forward with respect to the support member 12 and is erected at a predetermined angle, and the massage portion is placed at a position higher than the seat surface 51a of the chair 50. 11 makes the back side face the person sitting in the chair 50. When the sole is placed on the bottom body 11c of the massage section 11 that faces the person and the bottom of the foot is placed and the vibrating device 11d is activated, the bottom body 11c in contact with the sole vibrates, and a massage effect on the sole is obtained. Since the position of the massage part 11 is above the seat surface 51a, the chair 5
0 and the massaging part 11 squeeze the leg to strongly press the sole of the foot against the massaging part 11, and a high massaging effect can be given to the sole of the foot.

In the massage device according to this embodiment,
When not in use, the link part 13 is contracted and the massage part 11 is contracted.
Can be completely stored under the seat surface 51a, saving space. Then, in the massage of the soles, the massage unit 11
Is above the seat surface 51a and stands up,
The posture is such that the back is pressed against the chair 50 and the legs are naturally stretched against the massage section 11, and the soles are strongly pressed to enhance the massage effect. Further, the structure is simple, the massage part 11 can be used on both sides, and it is easy to enhance the massage effect by changing the surface texture according to the part to be used on the body. Furthermore, since the front and back sides can be used separately for the sole massage and the calf massage, the feeling of filth can be eliminated.

(Second Embodiment of the Present Invention) A massage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a state where the massage device according to the present embodiment is stored, FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a calf massage state for the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the massage device according to the present embodiment. The foot massage state explanatory drawing is shown.

As shown in the drawings, the massage device 2 according to the present embodiment is erected so as to face both sides of the tip of the seat 51 of the chair 50, and the pin groove 23b is perforated.
Movable pin 2 biased by spring 23c to 3b
A pair of bases 23 provided with 3a and a notch 2 at one end.
2a is formed and an arcuate stopper groove 22b is bored at the other end, and the one end is rotatably supported by the base 23 and the notch 22a and the pin 23a are engaged at a substantially horizontal position to hold the position. Pair of arms 22 that are pivotally supported
And a stopper 21a projecting from the end of the side surface, the stopper 21a is inserted into the stopper groove 22b of the arm 22 and is rotatable to the other end of the arm 22 so that the stopper 21a moves along the stopper groove 22b. And a massage unit 21 that is pivotally attached to the. This massage part 21
Has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment.

Next, the massage operation of the present embodiment based on the above configuration will be described. First, fold the seat 5
1. The arm 22 and the massage part 21 housed under 1 are raised upward about the shaft fulcrum of the base 23 at the tip of the seat 51. When the massage part 21 is moved to a position where the upper surface thereof is tilted downward and forward at a height substantially equal to the seat surface 51a of the chair, the notch 22a of the arm 22 and the pin 23 of the base 23 are moved.
The arm 22 and the massage part 21 are fixed so as not to move by engaging with a. In this state, when a person sits on the chair 50, the calf of the leg is placed on the lid 21b forming the upper surface of the massage part 21, and the vibrating device 21d is operated, the lid 21b in contact with the calf vibrates, and the calf massage effect is exerted. Is obtained.

On the other hand, when performing a foot massage,
From the above-mentioned state, while maintaining the engagement between the cutout portion 22a and the pin 23a, the massage portion 21 is raised forward with respect to the arm 22 and is raised at a predetermined angle, and is higher than the seat surface 51a of the chair 50. At the position, the massage unit 21 has its back surface facing the person sitting on the chair 50. When the sole is placed on the bottom body 21c of the massage section 21 which faces the person and the vibration device 21d is operated, the bottom body 21c in contact with the sole vibrates, and a massage effect on the sole is obtained. In massaging the soles of the feet, since the massaging part 21 is above the seat surface 51a and is standing, the person presses his back against the chair 50 and presses his legs to strongly press the sole of the massaging part 21. It becomes a posture to put on, and a high massage effect can be given to the sole from the massage part 21.

In the massage device according to this embodiment,
When not in use, the massage part 21 and arm 22 can be folded and stored under the seat part 51, saving space. Further, the massage part 21 can be used on both sides, and it is easy to enhance the massage effect by changing the surface texture according to the site of use on the body. And since both the front and back sides can be used separately for the sole massage and the calf massage, the feeling of filth can be removed. Further, the structure is simple, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, only the combination of the base 23, the arm 22 and the massage part 21 supports the leg to be massaged, but one end is rotated coaxially with the folding center of the arm and the massage part. A support part that is rotatably supported and has the other end grounded toward the floor side, and the massage part is rotatably adjusted with respect to the arm while being supported by the support part. Also, even if excessive force is applied to the massage part during massage, it can be held as it is without being displaced from the correct position, and durability can be greatly improved.

(Third Embodiment of the Present Invention) A massage device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. FIG. 7 is a calf massage state explanatory view of the massage device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 8 is a foot massage state explanatory diagram of the massage device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a massage device according to the present embodiment. The schematic block diagram of an air massage part is shown.

As shown in each of the above figures, the massage device 3 according to the present embodiment is different from the arm 22 for supporting the massage portion 21 of the second embodiment in that the ankle is massaged when the sole of the foot is massaged. And an air massage part 32 that supports the user and massages from the ankle to the lower part of the calf. Base 3 of air massager 32
The structure for attaching to 3 is the same as that of the second embodiment. In addition, the massage part 31 includes the first and second parts.
As in the case of the embodiment of FIG.
A lid 3 is attached to both front and back surfaces of a hollow vibration-isolating frame 11a that is pivotally attached to
1b and the bottom body 31c are arranged, and the electric vibration device 31d is provided, but it is made thinner than the case of the first and second embodiments.

The air massage part 32 has a shape to support both ankles with the sole placed on the massage part 31 from below and from the side during massage of the sole of the foot, and a pair of notches 32a on both sides of one end. Is formed, and the one end is rotatably supported on the base 33 at a substantially horizontal position so that the notch 32a and the pin 33a engage with each other to hold the position, and the other end is supported at a predetermined angle range. Freely rotatable massage part 3
1 is mounted on the shaft. The air massager 32 is inflatable and contractible by the air supplied from the outside, and has a mechanism of massaging the ankle with air pressure.

Next, the massage operation of the present embodiment based on the above configuration will be described. First, fold the seat 5
The air massage part 32 and the massage part 31 housed under 1 are raised upward around the shaft fulcrum of the base 33 at the tip of the seat 51. When the massage part 31 is moved to a position where the upper surface of the massage part 31 is substantially equal in height to the seat surface 51a of the chair 50 and is inclined downward to the front, the notch 32a of the air massage part 32 and the pin 33a of the base 33 are engaged. Then, the air massage part 32 and the massage part 31 are fixed so as not to move.

In this state, when a person sits on the chair 50, the calf of the leg is placed on the lid 31b which is the upper surface of the massage part 31, and the vibrating device 31d is operated, the lid 31b in contact with the calf vibrates to the calf. The massage effect of is obtained. On the other hand, when performing a foot massage,
From the above state, the massage portion 31 is moved to the air massage portion 3 while the engagement between the cutout portion 32a and the pin 33a is maintained.
2, the massage section 31 is in a state of standing up at a predetermined angle and standing up at a predetermined angle, and the back surface of the massage section 31 faces the person sitting on the chair 50 at a position higher than the seat surface 51a. While placing the sole of the foot on the bottom body 31c of the massage part 31 facing the person, the air massage part 3
2 when holding the ankle and operating the vibration device 31d,
The bottom body 31c in contact with the sole vibrates, and a massage effect on the sole is obtained.

In massaging the sole of the foot, since the massaging part 31 is above the seat surface 51a and is standing, the person presses his back against the chair 50 and squeezes his legs to strongly press the massaging part 31. In addition to the posture of pressing the sole, since the ankle is supported by the air massager 32 and the position of the sole of the foot does not easily change, the massager 31 can give a high massage effect to the sole. At the time of this foot massage, in the air massager 32,
Pneumatic pressure allows you to massage even from the ankle to the lower part of the calf, and the massage effect can be increased in combination with the massage on the sole of the foot.

In the massage device 3 according to the present embodiment, since the ankle is supported during the massage to the sole of the foot, the posture is stable and the massage effect is always given correctly. In addition, the massage effect can be given to the ankle and the lower calf, the massage area is large, the blood circulation of the foot is improved, the massage effect is improved, and the massage can be efficiently performed.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the massage is performed by the air pressure from the air massager. However, a vibration device is incorporated in the air massager,
Other methods may be used as a massage method, such as giving a massage effect by vibration.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the massage of the sole of the foot is performed, the massage portion on which the foot is placed is raised above the seat surface, and the massage surface is provided with a predetermined elevation angle so that the posture of receiving the massage is the chair. It can be stabilized as a posture where you can stretch your legs naturally between the massage part and
You can massage efficiently, and by pressing your foot, you will press the soles and back more strongly against the massage surface, and the reaction effect improves the massage effect.
In addition, raising the foot improves the circulation of blood in the leg, and the effect of massage can be further enhanced. Further, in the present invention, when the massage is not performed, the massage part and the support member can be folded under the seating surface to a small size, and the useless space is eliminated, and by using both sides of the massage part, It is easy to improve the massage effect by changing the surface texture of both sides according to the part to be used, and the front and back sides can be used separately for the sole massage and the calf massage, and the feeling of uncleanness due to sharing can be removed. It has the effect of being able to. Further, in the present invention, by supporting the ankle with the air massage part during the massage of the sole of the foot, the posture is stabilized and a correct massage effect can be always given, and the hold function of the ankle is increased by the air massage part. The massage effect can be given to the ankle and the lower calf, and the massage range is large, the blood circulation of the foot is improved, the massage effect is improved, and the massage can be efficiently performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a massaging part storage state of a massaging device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a foot massage state of the massage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a massage part storage state of the massage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of a foot massage state of the massage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a calf massage state of the massage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a foot massage state explanatory view of the massage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air massage part of a massage device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration explanatory view of a conventional massage device.

FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration explanatory view of another conventional massage device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,2,3,100,200 Massage device 11,21,31 Massage part 11a, 21a, 31a Vibration damping frame body 11b, 21b, 31b Lid body 11c, 21c, 31c Bottom body 11d, 21d, 31d Vibration device 11e, 21e Stopper 12 Supporting member 12a, 22b Stopper groove 13 Link part 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e Link 13f Drive device 22 Arm 22a, 32a Notch part 23, 33 Base 23a, 33a Pin 23b, 33b Pin groove 23c, 33c Spring 32 Air massage part 50 Chair 51 Seat part 51a Seat surface 101 Leg massaging subject 101a Oscillator 101b Magnet 101c Elastic leg body 102 Metal fitting 103 Chair type massage machine 103a Seat part 201 Double-sided massager 202 Arm 203 support Stand 204 chair-type massage machine 204a seat belt 205

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A chair on which a person to be massaged sits, a massage section movably arranged on the front side of the chair and having one or more massage surfaces, and the massage section and the seat section of the chair are connected. And a middle section that switches and holds the massage portion to one of the first and second predetermined positions to support the massage portion, and the massage portion is substantially equal to the seating surface of the chair at the first predetermined position. A massage device characterized in that the massage surface is set to a height and a tilted state in which the massage surface is higher and higher than the seat surface of the chair at the second predetermined position. 2. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein one end is axially supported by a tip portion of a seat portion as the intermediate node, and is supported so as to be capable of undulating from a substantially vertical position below the seat portion to a substantially horizontal position. A member, the massaging portion is rotatably supported on the other end of the support member within a predetermined range, and two opposing surfaces sandwiching the shaft supporting portion are formed as massage surfaces. When the support member is folded up at the shaft support and is raised to a substantially horizontal position in a state of being close to the support member, one massage surface has a height substantially equal to the seat surface of the chair, and the massage member is maintained at the substantially horizontal position. The massage device is characterized in that, when the chair is rotated to stand up to a predetermined angle, the other massage surface is set in a tilted state which is higher than the seat surface of the chair and is raised upward. 3. The massage device according to claim 2, wherein the support member is provided with an air massage part having a surface shape that is shaped like the back side of the ankle of a person.