JPH11104197A - Head massaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simple-structured, easy to use, and economically satisfying head massaging device which can facilitate the blood circulation on a part of the head by sucking the scalp of the part, can massage the scalp and hair roots by moving forward/backward a sliding unit with a brush and stimulating the scalp and hair roots with the brush. SOLUTION: This head massaging device has a base 1, a sliding unit 10 slidable in the direction of the cylindrical center of the base 1, a spring 15 always giving resilience to the sliding unit 10, and an encircling unit 20 to be mounted at the top of the base 1. The sliding unit 10 slides against the resilience of the spring 15 by sucking movement of a sucking device and the part of the scalp encircled by the encircling unit 20 is sucked. When the sucking force given to the sliding unit 10 is smaller than the energy of the spring 15, the sliding unit 10 slides toward the top of the base 1, and the brush 11 taps the scalp.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a head massager which improves the blood circulation of a scalp portion by using a suction force and massages the scalp and hair roots by stimulation of a brush.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, as this type of head massager, there has been provided, for example, a hairbrush-shaped massager capable of stimulating a scalp, a hair root and the like for massage.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned means can stimulate the scalp and hair roots, but are insufficient for improving blood circulation in the scalp. In addition, since the hairbrush-shaped object is stimulated by holding it by hand, there is a problem that the hand becomes tired.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention solves the above-mentioned difficulties and the like, and further uses a suction force to suck a scalp portion to improve blood circulation in the scalp portion. Is repeatedly moved to stimulate the scalp, hair roots and the like so that the massage can be performed. , A sliding body 10 attached to the sliding portion 2 of the base 1 and slidable in the cylinder center direction of the base 1, and And a surrounding body 20 attached to the tip portion of the base 1.
A suction device is appropriately provided inside or connected to the base end portion of the base 1, and the sliding member 10 slides the sliding portion 2 against the elastic force of the spring 15 by the suction operation of the suction device. It is formed so as to move, and is formed so as to suck the scalp of the portion surrounded by the surrounding body 20. When the suction force of the suction device applied to the sliding body 10 becomes smaller than the elastic force of the spring 15, the sliding is performed. A means is employed in which the moving body 10 slides at the tip of the base 1 and the brush 11 provided on the sliding body 10 hits the scalp.

In the head massage device A according to the second aspect, the communication hole 4 is provided in the peripheral wall of the base 1 so that
0, a communication hole 13 is provided in the peripheral wall, and the sliding body 10 is
When the sliding part 2 is slid to a predetermined position against the resilience of the spring 5, the communication holes 4 and 13 are in communication with each other. Means for lowering the force, so that the sliding body 10 slides at the tip of the base 1 is adopted.

Further, in the head massager A according to the third aspect, a communication hole opening / closing body 16 is mounted on the base 1, and the communication hole 4 of the base 1 can be opened / closed by the communication hole opening / closing body 16. Means of configuration were adopted.

In the head massage device A according to the fourth aspect, a means for forming the surrounding body 20 so as to be movable in the direction of the cylinder center of the base 1 is employed.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to illustrated examples. A in the figure indicates that the scalp portion is sucked in a direction away from the skull by appropriately using the suction force of a suction device (for example, a vacuum cleaner or another suction device), and the portion is massaged and blood circulation is performed. In addition, the head massager of the present invention is configured such that the brush 11 can automatically stimulate the scalp and hair roots and the like so that the scalp and hair roots can be massaged. The massaging device A includes a substantially cylindrical base 1 having a sliding portion 2 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the distal end and a connecting portion 3 on the base end, and a sliding portion 2 of the base 1. Then, a substantially cylindrical sliding body 10 with a bottom that is slidable in the direction of the center of the body 1 and a resilient force is constantly applied so that the sliding body 10 moves toward the tip of the body 1. And a coil-shaped spring 15 which is attached to the outer peripheral portion of the tip of the base 1. It is obtained by a cylindrical enclosure 20. And the base 1
A suction device is appropriately connected (or fixed) to the connecting portion 3 of the sliding member 1.
Numeral 0 is formed so as to slide the sliding portion 2 against the resilience of the spring 15 and to suck the scalp of the portion surrounded by the surrounding body 20. Further, when the suction force of the suction device applied to the sliding body 10 becomes smaller than the resilience of the spring 15, the sliding body 10 slides by the resilience of the spring 15 and the tip of the base 1 slides. Is configured to hit the scalp.

The base 1 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin material as appropriate and is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape having a size such that it can be held by one hand. 2, the base end is appropriately connected to a connection pipe 25 (for example,
A connection portion 3 to which a connection pipe 25 of a vacuum cleaner can be detachably connected is provided. An appropriate number of communication holes 4 are formed in the peripheral wall of the base 1.

An opening / closing member 5 made of, for example, a synthetic resin is appropriately provided in the front end of the base 1. The opening / closing member 5 is provided with a substantially disk-shaped fixing portion 6 having a vent hole 7. A substantially disk-shaped closing portion 8 capable of closing an air hole 12 provided at the center of the distal end of the sliding body 10, and a substantially rod-shaped connecting portion 9 connecting the closing portion 8 and the fixed portion 6; (See FIGS. 1, 2 and 3). The opening / closing member 5 may be a substantially disc-shaped member having a plurality of round holes 7 as shown in the drawing,
For example, it may be a substantially cross-shaped one in a plane, a substantially strip-shaped one, or any other appropriate one. Further, the opening / closing member 5 may be configured so as to be able to slide slightly inside the base 1 along the cylinder center direction, and may be configured to be able to slide together with the sliding body 10 within a predetermined range (not shown). .

The sliding body 10 is made of, for example, an appropriate synthetic resin material. The sliding body 2 is slidably contacted with a cylindrical part, and a substantially annular body is provided around a ventilation hole 12 provided at the center of the distal end of the sliding body 10. The brush 11 is provided on the tip surface of the flocked portion. Note that the ventilation holes 12 of the sliding body 10
Is configured such that when the slide body 10 is pressed against the tip of the base 1 by the spring 15, the closing portion 8 of the opening / closing member 5 closes. Furthermore, the sliding body 1
An appropriate number of communication holes 13 are formed in the cylindrical portion 0.
That is, when the sliding body 10 slides the sliding portion 2 to a predetermined position against the elastic force of the spring 15, the communication hole 13 is in communication with the communication hole 4 of the base 1, Air flows from the outside of the base 1 into the base 1, so that the suction force acting on the sliding body 10 is lower than the resilience of the spring 15, and the sliding body 10 slides at the tip of the base 1. Have been. By the way, a communication hole is appropriately formed in the substantially annular flocked portion of the sliding body 10 so that the suction force of the suction device acts on the scalp even when the ventilation hole 12 is closed. May be. Moreover, when a communication hole is appropriately formed in the substantially annular flocked portion of the sliding body 10, the ventilation hole 12 may not be provided. That is, the suction force of the suction device can always be applied to the scalp through the communication hole.

The spring 15 is formed in a coil shape so that it can be housed in the sliding portion 2, and has its base end locked to the step portion of the sliding portion 2, and its distal end contacting the sliding body 10. It has been contracted. That is, the resiliency of the spring 15 is urged so that the slide body 10 is constantly pressed toward the tip of the base 1.

In the drawing, reference numeral 16 denotes a communication hole opening / closing body. The communication hole opening / closing body 16 is, for example, slidably or rotatably mounted on the outer peripheral portion of the base 1. The communication hole 4 of the base 1 can be opened and closed by moving or rotating. Specifically, for example, an opening / closing hole 17 is formed in the communication hole opening / closing body 16, and the opening / closing hole 17 is made to correspond to the communication hole 4 of the base body 1 to establish a communication state. It is configured to be in a closed state by covering the hole 4.

That is, when the communication hole 4 and the opening / closing hole 17 are in communication with each other by the communication hole opening / closing body 16, the sliding body 10 slides against the elastic force of the spring 15 due to the suction force of the suction device. Then, the communication hole 13, the communication hole 4, and the opening / closing hole 17 are in a communication state (see FIG. 2). Then, the sliding body 1
The suction force to zero decreases, and the sliding body 10 slides due to the elastic force of the spring 15, and the communication hole 13 is closed (see FIG. 1). Then, the sliding body 10 slides again against the elastic force of the spring 15 by the suction force of the suction device, and the above operation is repeated.

On the other hand, when the communication hole 4 is closed by the communication hole opening / closing member 16, even if the sliding member 10 slides against the resilience of the spring 15 due to the suction force of the suction device, the communication hole is closed. The configuration is such that the hole 4 remains closed, the suction force to the sliding body 10 does not decrease, and the sliding body 10 slides against the elastic force of the spring 15.

The surrounding body 20 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape from a rubber material, a relatively soft synthetic resin material, or the like, and is externally fitted to the tip of the base 1. In addition, the distal end portion of the surrounding body 20 is formed so that its thickness gradually decreases as the distal end is moved so that close contact with the head portion is improved.

Further, the surrounding body 20 is provided with, for example, a threaded portion on the inner peripheral surface thereof and a threaded portion on the outer peripheral surface of the base body 1. It can also be formed so as to be movable. That is, the contact state between the brush 11 of the sliding body 10 and the scalp can be appropriately adjusted by moving the surrounding body 20, and the strength of the brush 11 hitting the scalp and the like can be easily adjusted (shown in the drawing). Zu).

In the drawing, reference numeral 30 denotes an opening / closing member according to another embodiment. The opening / closing member 30 is suitably formed of a synthetic resin material, is provided with an alligator at the tip of the base 1, and has ventilation holes 32. And a substantially rod-shaped pressing portion 33 continuously provided at the center of the fixed portion 31. On the other hand, the ventilation hole 12 provided at the center of the sliding body 10 has A closing body 34 slidable in the ventilation hole 12 and capable of closing the ventilation hole 12 is mounted, and further, a spring 35 is provided which constantly urges the resilient force in a direction in which the closing body 34 is pulled up. (See FIG. 5). That is, when the sliding body 10 slides upward against the elastic force of the spring 15 by the suction device, the pressing portion 33 presses the closing body 34 against the elastic force of the spring 35, and the sliding body 10 Are configured to open the ventilation holes 12.

In the figure, reference numeral 36 denotes a valve body which can open and close the vent hole 12 provided at the center of the sliding body 10 (see FIG. 6). When it slides upward against the elastic force of
3 is configured to be able to press the valve body 36 to open the ventilation hole 12 of the sliding body 10. The valve body 36 is configured to automatically close the vent hole 12 when the pressing by the pressing portion 33 is released.

As the suction device, for example, a cleaner may be used, and the connecting pipe 25 of the cleaner may be mounted on the connecting portion 3 of the base 1 for use. That is, the suction force of the vacuum cleaner can be easily used, and the head massage device A itself can be configured more simply, so that it is possible to provide the head massage device A which is hard to break down and is inexpensive. I do.

Further, the suction device may be one in which a small motor, a fan and the like are appropriately incorporated in the base end portion of the base 1 (not shown). That is, the head massage device A itself can be configured to be relatively compact, and is excellent in portability and easy to handle.

The specific structure of the head massager A is as follows:
Shape, size, material, specific configuration, shape, size,
Material, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, arrangement position of the sliding portion 2,
The specific configuration, shape, and size of the connection portion 3, the specific shape, size, number, arrangement position, and the specific configuration of the opening / closing member 5 of the communication hole 4
Shape, size, material, specific configuration, shape, size of fixing portion 6, specific configuration, shape, size, number, arrangement position of ventilation hole 7, specific configuration, shape, size, connection portion of closing portion 8 9, specific configuration, shape, size, material of the sliding body 10, specific configuration, shape, dimension, material, arrangement position of the brush 11, specific configuration, shape of the vent 12 ,
Dimensions, arrangement position, specific shape and size of ventilation hole 12, specific shape, size, number, arrangement position of communication hole 13, specific configuration, shape, dimension, material of spring 15, communication hole opening / closing body 1
6, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material, mounting means to the base 1, specific configuration, shape, dimensions of the opening / closing hole 17, the surrounding body 2
0, specific configuration, shape, size, material, specific configuration, shape, dimension, material of the opening / closing member 30, specific configuration, shape, dimension, material, specific configuration, shape of the vent 32, Dimensions, number, arrangement position, specific configuration, shape, dimensions of pressing portion 33, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material of closing body 34, specific configuration, shape, dimensions, material of spring 35,
The specific configuration, shape, size, material, specific configuration of the suction device, and the like of the valve body 36 are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and can be freely set as appropriate.

The head massager A of the present invention is constructed as described above. Next, an example of use will be described. First, when a vacuum cleaner is used as a suction device, a connection pipe 25 of the vacuum cleaner is used. Is connected to the connection part 3 of the base body 1, the switch of the vacuum cleaner is turned on, and the tip of the surrounding body 20 of the head massager A is pressed to an arbitrary position on the head. When the suction force exceeds the resilience of the spring 15, the sliding body 10 slides against the resilience of the spring 15, and the opening 12 of the opening and closing member 5 closes the ventilation hole 12 of the sliding body 10. The closed state is released (or, in the case of the head massager A in FIG. 5, when the sliding body 10 slides against the resilience of the spring 15, the pressing section 33 of the opening / closing member 30 closes the closed body. 34 to release the closed state of the ventilation hole 12 of the sliding body 10. Alternatively, in the head massager A of FIG.
5 slides against the resilience of the valve 5, the pressing portion 33 of the opening / closing member 30 presses the valve body 36,
2 is released. ), The scalp of the portion surrounded by the surrounding body 20 is sucked away from the skull.
Then, the communication hole 13 of the sliding body 10 and the communication hole 4 of the base 1 are in communication with each other, and the suction force to the sliding body 10 is reduced. As the brush slides, the brush 11 hits the scalp, and the ventilation hole 12 of the sliding body 10 again closes the closing portion 8.
And the communication hole 1 of the sliding body 10 is closed.
3 is closed, and the above operation is repeated.

[0024]

Accordingly, the head massage device A according to the first aspect has a substantially cylindrical base 1 provided with a sliding portion 2 at the tip.
And a sliding body 10 mounted on the sliding portion 2 of the base 1 so as to be slidable in the cylinder center direction of the base 1, and a resilient body such that the sliding body 10 moves toward the tip of the base 1. It has a spring 15 that constantly applies force and a surrounding body 20 that is attached to the distal end portion of the base 1. A suction device is appropriately installed or connected to the base end of the base 1, and the suction operation of the suction device is performed. The sliding body 10 is formed so as to slide on the sliding portion 2 against the resilience of the spring 15 and to suck the scalp of the portion surrounded by the surrounding body 20.
When the suction force of the suction device applied to the base member 0 becomes smaller than the elastic force of the spring 15, the sliding body 10 slides on the tip of the base 1 and the brush 11 provided on the sliding body 10 hits the scalp. As a result, the scalp portion is sucked by the suction force of the suction device to improve blood circulation in the portion and to supply nutrients to the portion. Further, by the suction force of the suction device and the resilience of the spring 15,
By moving the sliding body 10 provided with the brush 11 back and forth, the brush 11 hits the scalp, and the scalp, hair roots and the like can be massaged by stimulation from the brush 11. Moreover, the configuration of the head massager A itself is simple, easy to handle, excellent in durability, suitable for mass production, and can be provided at low cost. In addition, since the scalp portion is sucked by the suction force of the suction device, the hair that immediately comes off can be suctioned in advance, and the hair loss can be prevented from adhering to a pillow, a sheet, or the like.

Further, in the head massager A according to the second aspect, the communication hole 4 is provided in the peripheral wall of the base 1, the communication hole 13 is provided in the peripheral wall of the sliding body 10, and the sliding body 10 reduces the elastic force of the spring 15. When the sliding portion 2 is slid to a predetermined position, the communication holes 4 and 13 are in communication with each other,
The sliding body 10 is configured so that the leading end of the base 1 slides slidably because the suction force acting on the spring 15 is lower than the spring force of the spring 15. The sliding body 10 provided with the brush 11 reciprocates continuously, so that massage of the scalp, hair roots, and the like by stimulation from the brush 11 can be performed continuously. In addition, the suction power of the scalp part is increased or decreased, so that a moderate massage effect can be obtained on the scalp part.

Furthermore, the head massage device A according to the third aspect is configured such that the communication hole opening / closing body 16 is mounted on the base 1 and the communication hole 4 of the base 1 can be opened / closed by the communication hole opening / closing body 16. Only by opening / closing the communication hole 4 by the communication hole opening / closing body 16, continuous massage of the scalp and hair roots by the brush 11, massage by suction of the scalp portion, or massage only by suction of the scalp portion is performed. become able to.

In the head massager A according to the fourth aspect, since the surrounding body 20 is formed so as to be movable in the cylindrical direction of the base 1, the contact state between the brush 11 of the sliding body 10 and the scalp can be reduced. The adjustment can be made appropriately, and the adjustment can be easily performed, so that the brush 11 can easily obtain the optimum state for hitting the scalp.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a head massage device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a head massage device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a head massage device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a head massage device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

A Massager for head 1 Base 2 Sliding part 3 Connecting part 4 Communication hole 5 Opening / closing member 6 Fixed part 7 Vent hole 8 Closed part 9 Connecting part 10 Sliding body 11 Brush 12 Vent hole 13 Communication hole 15 Spring 16 Communication hole opening / closing Body 17 Opening / closing hole 20 Surrounding body 25 Connection pipe 30 Opening / closing member 31 Fixed part 32 Vent hole 33 Pressing part 34 Closure body 35 Spring 36 Valve body

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A substantially cylindrical base body provided with a sliding part at an end thereof, a sliding body mounted on the sliding part of the base body and slidable in a cylinder center direction of the base body, and a sliding body. A spring that constantly urges the resilient force so that the tip of the base body moves toward the side,
An enclosing body attached to the base end portion of the base body, a suction device is appropriately provided inside or connected to the base end portion of the base body, and the slide body resists the elastic force of the spring by the suction operation of the suction device. The sliding part is formed so as to slide, and the scalp of the part surrounded by the surrounding body is formed to be sucked. When the suction force of the suction device applied to the sliding body becomes smaller than the spring force of the spring. A head massager characterized in that the sliding body slides on the tip of the base and the brush provided on the sliding body strikes the scalp. 2. A communication hole is provided in a peripheral wall of a base, and a communication hole is provided in a peripheral wall of a sliding member. When the sliding member slides a sliding portion to a predetermined position against the elastic force of a spring, the communication hole is formed. 2. The head according to claim 1, wherein the heads are in communication with each other, the suction force acting on the sliding body is lower than the spring force of the spring, and the sliding body slides at the tip of the base. Massage equipment for clubs. 3. The head massager according to claim 1, wherein a communication hole opening / closing body is mounted on the base, and the communication hole of the base can be opened / closed by the communication hole opening / closing body. . 4. The head massage tool according to claim 1, wherein the surrounding body is formed so as to be movable in the direction of the center of the base.