JPH11290410A - Portable massager - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable messager provided with a holding and massaging function, a pointillage rolling function, and a patting rolling function to simultaneously provide three type of massaging effect by the single massager. SOLUTION: A follower rotary shaft 3 which is interlocked with a drive mechanism 2 to rotate is shaft-supported on a outer frame 1, drum-like cylindrical bodies 8 each having plural rolling members 82 disposed to be eccentric to a shaft center are engaged on both sides of the follower rotary shaft 3, follower rotary plates 4 each having a cam part 41 having irregular surface at one end are disposed at a center part of the follower rotary shaft 3 between both drum-like cylinder bodies 8 and 8 to face each other and be interlocked with the drive mechanism 2 to rotate, and treatment members 5 having cam receiving parts 51 respectively applied to the came parts 41 of the follower rotary plates 4 to get closer to/apart from each other are slidably shaft- supported, thereby a holding massage function by continuous move of both treatment members 5 and 5 to/from each other, a pointillage rolling massage function by the rolling members 82, and a patting rolling massage function can be selectively used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable massage machine, and more particularly, to a portable massage machine capable of performing a finger massage and a finger pressure massage in addition to a tapping massage and an acupressure rolling massage. It is about the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There have been widely used massage machines for giving a massage effect to the human body, such as large and small machines, since ancient times. Massage machine for
It is widely available on the market because it is cheap and easy to use.

[0003] Above all, a portable rolling massage machine which is provided with a rotatable rolling massage member, and which gives a rolling massage for performing abrasion while the massage member is in contact with a human body part, and the massage machine Provide a pair of inclined members facing the center of the
The portable rolling massage massage and the like, which can also perform massage massage on the human body part by the pair of opposed inclined members, has a good feeling of use, promotes blood circulation, and can relieve muscle fatigue and tension. It is very useful because you can expect a massage effect.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional portable massage machine, a rolling massage operation and a normal massage massage operation can be performed, but a pinching massage massage having an acupressure function and a hit massage having a hitting function are performed. It is not possible to do so, and a general consumer desires the development of a portable massage machine having these many functions.

[0005] However, many problems remain in the development of such a portable massage machine. For example, in terms of the structure, a mechanism for simply performing a rolling massage or a massaging massage, such as a conventional one, is used. In comparison, it is more complicated to provide a mechanism for performing a human operation of repeatedly holding and releasing or a mechanism for performing an operation of repeatedly applying a blow, and furthermore, it is limited to a portable massage machine. There is a problem in the structure of the portable massage machine that it is difficult to provide each function in the space provided,
In addition, in terms of cost, there is an obstacle due to the purpose of a portable massage machine that is intended to be manufactured at a low cost by providing these functions, and to develop a sandwiching kneading mechanism and a striking mechanism that performs such complicated operations. There is also a problem with restrictions on development investment costs, etc., and these developments have not been practically achieved.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has a finger pressure effect and a kneading effect by repeatedly performing a human-like repetitive holding and instantaneous repetitive separation by a holding treatment member. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable massage machine that arbitrarily imparts a beating rolling effect and an acupressure rolling effect by an eccentrically rotatable rolling member.

Further, the present invention can use the acupressure effect, the kneading effect, the hit rolling effect, and the acupressure rolling effect which can be provided by repeatedly performing the human-like repetitive pinching and instantaneous repetitive separation by the pinching and rubbing mechanism in the apparatus body. It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable massage machine that can be performed under the same conditions over the entire range.

[0008]

That is, a portable massage machine according to the present invention has a driving mechanism disposed between a pair of fixed plates of an outer frame and a driven rotary shaft which rotates in conjunction with the driving mechanism. A rotatable drum-shaped body is mounted on each side of the driven rotation shaft so that a plurality of rolling members are eccentrically mounted on the shaft center, and a center portion of the driven rotation shaft between the two drum-shaped cylinders. And a driven rotary plate having a cam portion having an uneven surface at one end is provided so as to face each other and rotate in conjunction with the drive mechanism, and is brought into contact with and separated from the cam portion of each of the driven rotary plates. A treatment member having a moving cam receiving portion is slidably fixed to each of the treatment members, and a repellent member is interposed between the treatment members so that the treatment members are continuously connected and separated. .

Further, the portable massage machine of the present invention is characterized in that the drive mechanism is provided with a speed reducer capable of changing the rotation speed so that the acupressure speed and the rolling speed can be changed.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that a pair of treatment members at the central portion of the driven rotary shaft are respectively arranged in an inclined shape so that the clamping force can be reduced and the treatment portion can be prevented from being pinched. It is assumed that.

Still further, according to the present invention, a drum-shaped tubular body having a plurality of rolling members eccentrically mounted on the shaft center is fitted on both sides of the driven rotation shaft so that left and right eccentric positions are different from each other. Is characterized in that a hit rolling massage or acupressure rolling massage can be performed alternately or with a time difference.

Further, in the portable massage machine of the present invention, both sides of the drum-shaped cylinder are formed in an oval or elliptical shape,
A plurality of rolling members are provided on the outer periphery between both sides of an oval or elliptical shape so that a hit rolling massage or acupressure rolling massage can be performed in different cycles.

[0013]

The portable massage machine of the present invention has the following effects by being configured as described above. That is, in the portable massage machine of the present invention, since the pair of treatment members are configured to relatively move toward and away from each other in conjunction with the driving mechanism between the pair of fixing plates of the outer frame, It is possible to repeatedly perform human-like repetitive pinching and instantaneous repetitive separation, and at the same time to give acupressure sensation and rubbing sensation close to hand massage, this is about 180 degrees which is the entire usable range of the main body It can be carried out under the same conditions within the range.

Further, in the portable massage machine of the present invention, a drum-shaped cylinder which rotates in conjunction with a driving mechanism is provided on both sides of the treatment member between a pair of fixed plates of the outer frame, and each of the drum-shaped cylinders is provided. Since each of a plurality of rolling members is constructed so as to be eccentric with respect to the axis, each of the rolling members can provide a user with a hit rolling massage, a finger pressure rolling massage, or the like.

Further, in the portable massage machine of the present invention, since the drive mechanism is provided with a speed reducer capable of changing the rotation speed, when the drive mechanism is driven at a high speed, the rolling massage is performed by eccentric rotation of the rolling member. Can be performed, and a pair of treatment members can perform massage and acupressure massage by slow repetitive pinching and instantaneous repetitive separation, and when the drive mechanism is set to a low speed, acupressure rolling massage by eccentric rotation of the rolling member is performed. In addition to this, a pair of treatment members can be quickly and repeatedly pinched and instantaneously repetitively separated from each other, and the user can arbitrarily select and use these massages.

Further, according to the present invention, a pair of treatment members at the central portion of the driven rotary shaft are arranged in an inclined manner, so that the holding force can be reduced and the treatment portion can be prevented from being pinched at the upper position. It can be.

Still further, according to the present invention, a drum-shaped tubular body having a plurality of rolling members installed so as to be eccentric with respect to the shaft center is provided so that the eccentric position is different between the left and right sides of the driven rotary shaft (the left and right drum-shaped tubular bodies are separated from each other). Eccentric 30 degrees differently or 45 degrees
60 °, 90 °, 120 °, 150 °, 180 °
The degree may be appropriately determined. ) Since each of them is fitted, the left and right drum-shaped cylinders can be hit with a time lag to perform rolling massage or acupressure rolling massage.

Further, in the portable massage machine of the present invention, both sides of the drum-shaped cylinder are formed in an oval or elliptical shape,
A plurality of rolling members may be provided on the outer periphery between both sides of the oval shape or the elliptical shape, so that the treatment section can perform a beating rolling massage or acupressure rolling massage in a complicated cycle.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A portable massage machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings.

That is, the portable massage machine of the present invention comprises:
As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of fixing plates 11 of the outer frame 1
The drive mechanism 2 is disposed between the shafts 11 and supports the driven rotary shaft 3 which rotates in conjunction with the drive mechanism 2. A plurality of rolling members 82 are respectively eccentric with the shaft center on both sides of the driven rotary shaft 3. A cam portion 4 having a drum-shaped cylindrical body 8 erected so as to fit therein, and having an uneven surface 42 at one end at the center of the driven rotary shaft 3.
1 is provided so as to rotate in opposition to the driving mechanism 2, and abut against the cam portions 41 of the driven rotating plates 4 to move relatively to and away from each other. Each of the treatment members 5 having the portions 51 is slidably and axially fixed,
The repellent member 6 is interposed between the two treatment members 5,5.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and FIGS. 11 and 12, the outer frame 1 has a pair of fixing plates 11 and 1.
An intermediate member 12 is fixed to both ends of the fixing plate 11 and both fixing plates 11 to form an outer frame, and the intermediate member 12 can also be used as a gripping rod.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, one or more guide rods 13 (in the drawing, one guide rod 13 is provided between the pair of fixed plates 11 of the outer frame 1). The pair of treatment members 5, 5 are fitted to the guide rod 13 so that they can slide along the guide rod 13 and move continuously. .

The driving mechanism 2 is, as shown in FIG.
A drive motor 211 fixed in place between the fixed plates 11 of the outer frame 1 and a speed reducer 212 capable of adjusting the rotation speed of the drive motor 211 are provided. A drive shaft gear 22 is provided, and a drive shaft 25 that meshes with the drive shaft gear 22 and that can transmit rotation due to the meshing to a driven shaft gear 31 provided on the driven rotation shaft 3. The rotation of the drive motor 211 is transmitted to the driven rotary shaft 3 via the drive shaft 25, and the driven rotary shaft 3 can be rotated so as to be adjustable in speed.

A drive gear 23 meshing with the drive shaft gear 22 and the driven shaft gear 31 is mounted on the drive shaft 25, and the rotation of the drive motor 211 is transmitted through the speed reducer 212. To the driven shaft gear 22, and to the driven shaft gear 31 via the driving gear 23 of the driving shaft 25 meshing with the driven shaft gear 22, and to the driven rotating shaft 3 on which the gear 31 is mounted.
Can be rotated, and a pair of driven rotary plates 4, 4 meshing with the driven gears 24, 24 can be independently rotated by the rotation of the massaging drive gears 24, 24 of the drive shaft 25. .

The driven rotary shaft 3 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the driven shaft gear 31 is provided on both sides thereof as described above.
The driven rotary shaft 3 is pivotally supported between a pair of fixed plates 11 so that the driven rotary shaft 3 can rotate in conjunction with the drive mechanism 2.

A plurality of rolling members 82 are eccentrically mounted on the drum-shaped cylindrical body 8 fitted on both sides of the driven rotary shaft 3 at regular intervals by support rods 81.

The drum-shaped cylinder 8 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a massage can be performed on both sides of the driven rotary shaft 3 by fitting the driven rotary shaft 3 on both sides, and each of the drum-shaped cylinders 8 has a plurality of rollings so as to be eccentric with the axis. A plurality of rolling members 82 are eccentrically rotated and abut against a human body part by rotating the driven rotation shaft 3 at regular intervals, and the rolling members 82 are eccentrically rotated, and a beating rolling effect (high rotation speed) by the rolling members is provided. Case) and the acupressure rolling effect (when the rotation speed is low) can be arbitrarily provided.

As described above, each of the drum-shaped cylinders 8, 8 separately fitted on both sides, as shown in FIG. 12, is configured such that one side is inclined and the other side is linear. In this case, the drum-shaped cylindrical body 8 is fitted on the outer periphery of both sides of the driven rotary shaft 3 such that one inclined side faces each other, and a certain gap is provided at the center. ing.

Each of the drum-shaped cylinders 8 is fitted on the outer periphery of both sides of the driven rotary shaft 3 as described above.
8 can change the movement in various ways by adjusting the eccentric position of each rolling member 82... In the same direction or by changing the relative relationship to change the relative relationship. When the relative relationship is maintained at the eccentric position of 180 degrees as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11 so that the eccentric positions are different, for example, the acupressure rolling massage in which the rolling members 82. When the tapping rolling massage is performed and the relative relationship is maintained so that the eccentric positions are aligned as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the acupressure rolling massage and the tapping in which the rolling members 82. Rolling massage can be performed.

Although the drum-shaped cylindrical body 8 has an example in which both side edges are formed in a circular shape, the present invention is not limited to this.
Each of the two side edges may be formed in an oval shape or may be formed in an elliptical shape. The rolling members 82 are provided at regular intervals on the outer periphery of the drum-shaped cylinders 8 formed on such both side edges. It is sufficient that a plurality of such massages are provided, and by adopting these shapes, it is possible to easily change to different types of acupressure rolling massage and hitting rolling massage.

As described above, a pair of treatment members 5 that slide along the guide rods 13 and move toward and away from the two drum-shaped cylinders 8 at the center of the driven rotary shaft 3. 5 is arranged, and as shown in FIG.
In the case where the opposite side of 8 is inclined, by disposing the treatment members 5 and 5 on the opposite surface, the clamping force is reduced by opening the upper side. In addition to this, it is possible to prevent the treatment section from being pinched at this upper position.

At the center of the driven rotary shaft 3, a cam portion 4 having a trapezoidal surface 42, for example, having a trapezoidal shape at one end, is formed at one end.
A pair of driven rotary plates 4 (in the drawing, the driven rotary plate 4 is an example of a driven rotary gear) is disposed in opposition to each other, and as described above, each driven rotary plate 4 Each of the massaging drive gears 24 of the drive shaft 25 is configured to mesh with each other and rotate independently.

The uneven surface 42 of the cam portion 41 of the driven rotary plate 4 is formed in a trapezoidal shape in a side view as described above, and the uneven surface 42 is formed as shown in FIGS. By forming a corrugated shape or a plurality of uneven shapes, it is possible to change the contacting / separating movement time and the number of times of the contacting / separating movement of the treatment member 5, and it is possible to perform kneading finger pressure according to a user's request. That's what we do.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 to 7, the treatment member 5 is provided at the center of the driven rotary shaft 3 so as to be opposed to each other, and these are rotatably supported so as to be able to move continuously. The treatment members 5, 5 are provided with the driven rotary plates 4, 4, respectively.
A cam receiving portion 51 is provided on the side opposite to the cam portion 41.
When the drive shaft 25 rotates and the two massaging drive gears 24 rotate, the cam portions 41 of the driven rotary plates 4 rotate,
The cam receiving portions 51 of the treatment members 5 abut on the uneven surfaces 42 of the cam portions 41 so that the treatment members 5.5 can move toward and away from each other while sliding on the driven rotary shaft 3. .

Each of the treatment members 5 is slid along the guide rod 13 so as to be able to move continuously in and out of the guide rod 13 as shown in FIG. In the example, one guide hole 52 is provided according to the number of the guide rods 13), and the guide rod 13 is fitted into the guide hole 52.

The repelling member 6 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, the driven rotary plate 4 is formed by interposing the repellent member 6 between the treatment members 5, 5, for example. The four cam portions 41 rotate to form the uneven surface 4 of each cam portion 41
The two convex portions and the cam receiving portions 51 of the respective treatment members 5.5 contact the respective treatment members 5.5, and slid in the direction in which the two treatment members 5.5 contact as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the repelling member 6 repels at the concave position of the concave-convex surface 42 of each cam portion 41, and separates the treatment members 5, 5 as shown in FIG.

An outer periphery of the repellent member 6 interposed between the treatment members 5, 5 is covered with a detachment preventing mechanism 7,
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the detachment prevention mechanism 7 has its base end fixed to one treatment member 5, This base end is fixed to the bottomed tubular member 71 slidable along, and the other treatment member 5, and the bottomed tubular member 71 is fitted to the extreme end side to move along the driven rotation shaft 3. And a slidable bottomless cylindrical member 72.
By covering the outer circumference of the member, the member 6 for the affected part of the user can be covered.
Thus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a mechanical failure while preventing biting into the vehicle.

Both fixing plates 11 of the outer frame 1
Is formed in a shape of a letter or an egg in a side view, and the treatment member 5 and the rolling member 82 are mounted on the installation surface when the treatment member 5 moves toward and away from the treatment member and the drum-shaped cylinder 8 rotates. It can be installed by preventing contact with

Further, both the fixing plates 11. 1 of the outer frame 1.
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a cover 9 made of a flexible member is hung around the outer periphery of the treatment member 5 and the drum-shaped tube body 8 between the treatment members 5. The contact force with the affected part is reduced and an aesthetic appearance can be obtained.

Reference numeral 91 denotes a footrest portion which allows the foot to be stably placed when the foot is put on, for example.
May have a built-in heater or the like, whereby a heating effect can be imparted.

Although not shown, it goes without saying that the present invention can be arbitrarily provided with a function for adjusting the speed and a remote controller for remotely controlling the speed according to the purpose and specifications.

[0042]

As described above, the portable massage machine of the present invention is provided with a normal rolling member, and a pair of treatment members are moved relative to each other by a driving mechanism between a pair of fixing plates of the outer frame. Because it is configured to move in and out, unlike conventional ones, there are two types of massage: a normal rolling massage and a special massage shiatsu massage that repeats human-like repeated pinching and instantaneous repeated separation with one unit An effect can be imparted, and there is also an effect that a relatively simple structure can be manufactured at a low cost.

Also, in the present invention, since the mechanical portion is provided between the pair of fixing plates of the outer frame, the usable range of the massage and the acupressure massage or the rolling massage, which is close to the hand massage, is performed in the range of about 180 degrees. be able to.

Further, in the portable massage machine of the present invention, since the outer periphery of the repellent member interposed to separate the two treatment members is covered with the detachment prevention mechanism, both the treatment members are made as smooth as possible. It is possible to separate while sliding, and it is possible to prevent injuries such as pinching of the user by the repellent member and enhance safety.

Further, according to the present invention, since the guide rod provided between the pair of fixing plates of the outer frame is fitted into the guide hole of the treatment member, the treatment member rotates along the guide rod. This makes it possible to perform the massage and the finger pressure massage without giving an excessive frictional force to the contact part of the user, and it is highly convenient and safe.

Further, according to the present invention, the depth and the number of unevenness of the uneven surface formed on the cam portion of the driven rotary plate can be arbitrarily set. It is possible to manufacture a massage machine having a different function by changing the parameter, and can satisfy the demand of the user.

In the portable massage machine of the present invention, since the drive mechanism is provided with a speed reducer capable of changing the rotation speed, when the drive mechanism is set at a high speed, the rolling member is driven by eccentric rotation. The tapping rolling massage and the tapping acupressure massage by repetitive contact / separation movement of the treatment member at the center can be performed at the same time, and when the driving mechanism is set to a low speed, the acupressure rolling massage by the eccentric rotation of the rolling member and the pressing at the center are performed. It is possible to simultaneously perform massage and acupressure massage by repeatedly moving the treatment member.

In the present invention, the drum-shaped cylinder is separately fitted on both sides of the driven rotary shaft, and a plurality of treatment members are erected on each drum-shaped cylinder so as to be eccentric with the axis. For,
The beating rolling massage and the acupressure rolling massage can be performed separately on the left and right.

Further, the portable massage machine of the present invention
Each of the drum-shaped cylinders provided on the left and right is configured by fitting a plurality of rolling members so as to be eccentric to the shaft center and fitting them on both sides of the driven rotation shaft so as to have different eccentric positions. The rolling member can perform a tapping rolling massage and acupressure rolling massage with a time lag, as well as a rubbing and acupressure massage at the center, and a drum-shaped cylindrical body is fitted so as to be at an eccentric position of 180 degrees. In this case, the massage can be performed alternately on the left and right.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an internal mechanism in a portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment in which a pair of treatment members of an internal mechanism in the portable massage machine of the present invention are close to each other.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of an internal mechanism in the portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a central longitudinal sectional view showing an embodiment in which a pair of treatment members of an internal mechanism in a portable massage machine of the present invention are close to each other.

FIG. 5 is a central longitudinal sectional view showing one embodiment of a state in which a pair of treatment members of the internal mechanism in the portable massage machine of the present invention are separated.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing an embodiment in which a pair of treatment members of the internal mechanism in the portable massage machine of the present invention are separated.

FIG. 7 is a reference view showing an embodiment in which a pair of treatment members of the internal mechanism of the portable massage machine of the present invention have moved toward and away from each other.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a driven rotary plate in the portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the driven rotary plate in the portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the driven rotary plate in the portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing one embodiment of the portable massage machine according to the present invention, in which the rolling member is positioned so as to be 180 ° eccentric with respect to the axis of the rolling member relative to the pair of drum-shaped cylinders. is there.

FIG. 12 is a reference view showing an embodiment in which a pair of treatment members of the internal mechanism in the portable massage machine of the present invention are arranged in an inclined manner.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the portable massage machine of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a side view showing one embodiment of a use state of the portable massage machine of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer frame 11 Fixed plate 2 Drive mechanism 212 Reducer 3 Driven rotary shaft 4 Driven rotary plate 41 Cam part 42 Uneven surface 5 Treatment member 51 Cam receiving part 6 Repellent member 8 Hourglass body 81 Rolling member

Claims (5)

[Claims] A driving mechanism is provided between a pair of fixed plates of an outer frame, and a driven rotary shaft that rotates in conjunction with the driving mechanism is supported, and a rolling member is provided on both sides of the driven rotary shaft. A driven drum having a plurality of camshafts each having an uneven surface formed at one end in the center of the driven rotation shaft between the two drum-shaped cylinders. The treatment members are provided so as to be opposed to each other and rotate in conjunction with the drive mechanism, and the treatment members having the cam receiving portions which move in contact with and separate from the cam portions of the respective driven rotary plates so as to be slidable. A portable massaging machine characterized in that the revolving member is interposed between the treatment members with the shaft stopped, and these members are continuously moved toward and away from each other. 2. The portable massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the drive mechanism is provided with a speed reducer capable of changing the rotation speed. 3. The portable massage machine according to claim 1, wherein a pair of treatment members at a central portion of the driven rotary shaft are respectively disposed in an inclined manner. 4. A drum-shaped tubular body having a plurality of said rolling members installed so as to be eccentric with respect to a shaft center, wherein said drum-shaped cylindrical bodies are fitted to both sides of a driven rotation shaft so that left and right eccentric positions are different. The portable massage machine according to claim 1. 5. A method according to claim 1, wherein both side edges of the drum-shaped cylindrical body are formed in an oval shape or an elliptical shape, and a plurality of rolling members are erected around the outer periphery between the both sides of the oval shape or the elliptical shape. The portable massage machine according to claim 1.