RU2767877C1 - Vibratory massager for stimulation of reflector points of the foot or back - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: complex impact devices.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to devices for the implementation of a complex impact on the area of ​​the foot or back, by mechanical, point and vibration effects on reflex points, muscles, skin. The vibratory massager contains an inflexible base in the form of a plate or board, on which, from the side of a flat working surface, massage rods are installed. The base is made in the form of a housing containing a cavity for placing the components of the device. The cavity contains an electrically connected current source, a charge controller, a control microcontroller, a motor driver, vibration motors fixed on the base to provide high-frequency vibration of the base, a wireless transceiver for connecting to a wireless control panel, connecting electrical connectors for connecting a charger and interconnecting these components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver. The vibration motors are connected to the current source through the motor driver and the control microcontroller. The current source is equipped with a charge controller, the microcontroller is connected to a wireless transceiver.

EFFECT: providing mechanical, vibrational impact on muscles, reflex points, skin, nerves, with preset and controlled parameters of vibrational impact, while maintaining the shape of the working surface of the base for operation on an uneven surface.

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Description

The field of technology.

The technical solution relates to devices for the implementation of a complex effect on the area of the foot or back, by mechanical, point and vibration effects on reflex points, muscles, skin.

The level of technology.

Known physiotherapeutic effect on the human body, back and feet, in order to improve the general condition, prevent various diseases, through massage, vibration, surface multi-needle reflexology, electroacupuncture, acupressure, etc.

It is known that muscle microvibration is observed even when a person is in a calm state, falling into sleep. Microvibration is a very important transport resource (RU 2692665), it is needed for metabolic processes in the intercellular space. The work of venous valves, which ensure the outflow of blood from the organs and avoid stagnation of blood in the tissues, depends on its level. Also, microvibration energy is necessary for the functioning of the lymphatic system and other organs (liver, kidneys) responsible for the excretion (utilization) of cells that die both as a result of natural tissue renewal processes and under the influence of damaging factors as a result of diseases. The lymphatic system is a stronghold of immunity, therefore, the activity of its defense systems depends on the state of the microvibration background of the body. All types of muscle activity help to saturate the body with microvibration energy: playing sports, walking, swimming, etc. It is obvious that in a situation where a person cannot move, the level of microvibration decreases sharply, which affects all cells and tissues of the body.

With surface reflexology, biologically active points (reflex points) of a person are affected by devices in the form of a board with nails, with points pointing upwards. Such boards allow mechanical action on the skin, muscles, nerve endings, and in general have a stimulating effect both on human tissues in the area of direct contact, and indirectly on the nervous system, circulatory system, metabolism, and internal organs.

Vibrating mattresses are known (RU 2692665) containing an electronic unit with switches connected by a wire to vibrating elements placed in the pockets of the working element cover of a rectangular shape. The vibration elements are made in the form of vibration motors QX-6A-3V, placed in each of the two pockets of the case and installed in a protective case made in the form of a PVC tube, in each of the pockets there are two containers filled with a medical gel of medium viscosity, installed one above the other. each other and with vibrating elements in between.

However, vibrating mattresses are not suitable for foot massage, do not provide stimulation of the reflex points of the foot or back, and do not allow direct contact for stimulation by pressing trigger points. Therefore, there is no strong tonic effect and stimulation of all body systems through reflexology. The effectiveness of vibromassage is reduced because it does not provide a deep, penetrating effect of vibration and stimulation of reflex points under the surface of the skin, as well as trigger points inside the soft tissues, fascia.

A massage device is known (RU 2730976) containing vibrators that are configured to receive the supplied power and vibration under the control of the controller, and there are two vibrators that are installed so that their vibration directions are at right angles, while the controller is configured to sequentially regulate power supplied to these two vibrators.

However, the massage device, like vibrating mattresses, is not suitable for foot massage, does not provide stimulation of reflex points of the foot or back, does not allow direct contact for stimulation by pressing trigger points, does not provide deep, penetrating, vibration and stimulation of reflex points under the surface of the skin, as well as trigger points inside the soft tissues, fascia.

Applicators are known (patents RU 2195917, RU 2252005) made, as a rule, in the form of an elastic base, in which a plurality of metal needles are fixed, the tips of which protrude beyond the elastic base, forming the working side of the applicator.

These applicators do not allow vibration low-frequency exposure. The absence of high-frequency vibration reduces the effectiveness of the impact, since the applicator does not work at the level of stimulating the tissues surrounding the needle, and does not allow working out the internal muscles and trigger points.

In addition, the use of a flexible base is inconvenient for use on uneven and/or insufficiently hard surfaces, since it does not allow for a uniform impact of the needles on the stimulated surface, the working surface is bent.

Needle applicators for reflexology (Kuznetsov's applicator, Lyapko's applicator) have only a mechanical effect on the skin, soft tissues and reflex points of the foot, but do not provide active stimulation with low-frequency vibration according to a given algorithm with the ability to control and manage vibration parameters, which limits the functionality of the applicator, reduces the overall effect of use.

A simulator is known (patent RU 198725 U1), consisting of a solid wooden case, inside of which there is a shock-absorbing layer of material (ethylene vinyl acetate), which has the property of elastic deformation and shape recovery, nails with rounded tips are fixed on the shock-absorbing layer. The shape, size and location of the nails are chosen to provide maximum study of the muscles and nerve endings on the foot. The device consists of two halves, when the front surfaces are stacked on top of each other, the nails of one half enter the free holes on the front side of the body of the other half.

The simulator [1] does not provide active stimulation of muscles and trigger points with low-frequency vibration, which reduces the overall effect of using the device.

The essence of the technical solution.

The technical solution provides for the expansion of the arsenal of technical means for the implementation of a mechanical, vibrational stimulating effect on muscles, reflex points, skin, nerves, mainly for influencing the foot and back.

EFFECT: providing active mechanical, vibrational impact on muscles, reflex points, skin, nerves, with preset and controlled parameters of vibrational impact, while maintaining the shape of the working surface of the base for operation on an uneven surface under the influence of the weight of the human body.

The technical result is achieved by the fact that the vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back contains an inflexible base in the form of a plate or board, on which, from the side of a flat working surface, massage rods are installed. The base is made in the form of a body containing a cavity, the cavity contains, electrically connected, a current source, a charge controller, a control microcontroller, an engine driver, vibration motors fixed on the base to provide high-frequency vibration of the base, a wireless transceiver for connecting to a wireless control panel, connecting electrical connectors , to connect the charger and connect the specified components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver. The vibration motors are connected to the current source through the motor driver and the control microcontroller, the current source is equipped with a charge controller, the microcontroller is connected to a wireless transceiver.

A smartphone can be used as a wireless remote control.

It is envisaged that the vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the back contains one solid base.

It is envisaged that the vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot contains a base made of two halves, left and right, containing electrical connectors for connecting with a cable and connecting the charger, the current source and the charge controller are located in one half, the motor driver, microcontroller and wireless transceiver are located in the other half, each half is equipped with two vibration motors.

In a vibratory massager to stimulate the reflex points of the foot or back, the massage rods can be made pointed, the tip with a rounded edge. The massage rod can be made of a solid material, in particular metal, or of an elastic polymeric material. The pitch of the massage rods is from 6 to 24 mm. The massage rods can be fixed on the canvas installed on the surface of the base.

It is envisaged that the vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot contains two halves of the base, which have reciprocal holes in each of the halves, so that the massage rods from one half enter the reciprocal holes of the other half.

The invention is illustrated by graphic materials:

Fig.1 - block diagram of a vibratory massager with one base;

Fig.2 - block diagram of a vibratory massager, where the base consists of two halves;

Fig.3 - diagram of the vibratory massager, where the base consists of two halves, sectional view;

Fig.4 - diagram, where the base consists of two halves, top view;

Fig.5 - diagram, where the base consists of two halves, top view, shows the location of the massage rods.

Specification:

1. base;

2. work surface;

3. massage rods

4. current source;

5. charge controller;

6. microcontroller;

7. motor driver;

8. vibration motor;

9. transceiver;

10. control panel;

11. electrical connector;

12. charger;

13. left half;

14. right half;

15. charge indicator.

Device implementation

General option 1. Vibrating massager (Fig.1; 2; 3; 4; 5) for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back contains a rigid base 1, on which, from the side of the working surface 2, massage rods 3 are installed. The base 1 is made in the form of a body , containing a cavity for accommodating device components. The cavity contains, electrically connected, a current source 4, a charge controller 5, a control microcontroller 6, a motor driver 7, vibration motors 8 fixed on the base 1 to provide high-frequency vibration of the base 1, a wireless transceiver 9 (bluetooth, wi-fi or 433 MHz) for connections with the wireless control panel 10, connecting electrical connectors 11, for connecting the charger 12 and interconnecting these components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel 10 and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver 7. The vibration motors 8 are connected to the current source 4, through the motor driver 7 and the control microcontroller 6. The current source 4 is equipped with a charge controller 5, the microcontroller 6 is connected to a wireless transceiver 9. The base 1 allows you to install the vibratory massager on an uneven surface without changing the shape of the working surface 2, i.e. it can be used on grass, sand, pebbles, etc. surfaces, without changing the position of the massage rods 3.

Private embodiments.

Option 2. Vibrating massager to stimulate the reflex points of the foot (Fig.1;3;4;5). The vibratory massager contains an inflexible base 1, on which, from the side of the working surface 2, massage rods 3 are installed. The pitch of the massage rods 3 is 11 mm. The massage rod 3 is made of a hard material, in particular metal, or of an elastic polymer material. The base 1 contains a cavity for placing the components of the device. The base 1 is made of two halves, in the form of a body, left 13 and right 14, containing electrical connectors 11 for connecting with a cable and connecting the charger 12, the current source 4 and the charge controller 5 are located in one half (right 14), the motor driver 7, the microcontroller 6 and the wireless transceiver 9 are located in the other half (left 13), each half is equipped with two vibration motors 8. The vibration motors 8 are fixed on the halves 13 and 14 of the base 1 to provide high-frequency vibration of the base 1. The wireless transceiver 9 is designed to connect with the wireless control panel 10 Connecting electrical connectors 11, for connecting the charger 12 and interconnecting these components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel 10 and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver 7. The vibration motors 8 are connected to the current source 4, through the motor driver 7 and the control microcontroller 6. The current source 4 is equipped with a charge controller 5, the microcontroller 6 is connected to the wireless transceiver 9.

Option 3. Made similar to option 1 and option 2, however, the massage rods are pointed, with a rounded tip (figure 3). The spacing of the massage rods 3 is 24 mm.

Option 4. Vibrating massager to stimulate the reflex points of the back (figure 2). The vibratory massager contains a solid unbending base 1, on which, from the side of the working surface 2, massage rods 3 are installed. The pitch of the massage rods 3 is 6 mm. The massage rods 3 pass through the guide holes and are installed in the holes supported by an elastic elastic substrate (not shown in the diagrams). The guide holes are made larger in diameter, by 20-30%, than the diameter of the massage rod 3, to form a gap that ensures the mobility of the working end of the massage rod 3 in the horizontal plane, as a rule, such an offset is in the range from 0 to ± 5 mm from the center guide hole, which avoids unnecessary parasitic tension of the skin between the massage rods 3, and this design allows the foot to relax and "spread" on the working surface 2 during practice. Massage rods 3 are made of elastic polymer material. The base 1 is made in the form of a housing containing a cavity for accommodating the components of the device. The cavity contains, electrically connected, a current source 4, a charge controller 5, a control microcontroller 6, a motor driver 7, vibration motors 8 fixed on the base 1 to provide high-frequency vibration of the base 1, a wireless transceiver 9 for connecting to a wireless control panel 10, connecting electrical connectors 11 to connect the charger 12 and interconnect these components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel 10 and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver 7. The vibration motors 8 are connected to the current source 4, through the motor driver 7 and the control microcontroller 6. The current source 4 is equipped with a charge controller 5, the microcontroller 6 is connected to the wireless transceiver 9.

Option 5. Vibrating massager to stimulate the reflex points of the foot (Fig.1;3;4;5). The vibrating massager contains an inflexible base 1, on which, from the side of the working surface 2, massage rods 3 are installed. The pitch of the massage rods 3 is 10 mm. Massage rod 3 is made of metal. The base 1 contains a cavity for placing the components of the device. The base 1 is made of two halves, in the form of a body, left 13 and right 14, containing electrical connectors 11 for connecting with a cable and connecting the charger 12, the current source 4 and the charge controller 5 are located in one half (right 14), the motor driver 7, microcontroller 6 and wireless transceiver 9 are located in the other half (left 13), each half is equipped with two vibration motors 8. Base 1 contains a charge indicator 15 of the current source 4. Two halves 13 and 14 of base 1 have reciprocal holes in each of the halves, thus, that the massage rods 3 from one half enter the reciprocal holes of the other half. Vibration motors 8 fixed on the halves 13 and 14 of the base 1 to provide high-frequency vibration of the base 1. The wireless transceiver 9 is designed to connect to the wireless control panel 10. Connecting electrical connectors 11, to connect the charger 12 and interconnect these components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel 10 and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver 7. A smartphone with the installed program is used as a wireless control panel 10. The vibration motors 8 are connected to the current source 4 through the motor driver 7 and the control microcontroller 6. The current source 4 is equipped with a charge controller 5, the microcontroller 6 is connected to the wireless transceiver 9.

Option 7. The vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back contains a rigid base 1, on which, from the side of the working surface 2, massage rods 3 are installed. elastic fabric (as on Lyapko applicators, Kuznetsov applicators), for example, made of fabric or rubber, or on a solid canvas, for example, made of wood (like a Sadhu board). Also, the vibratory massager can be made without massage rods, but in the form of a vibrating stand for a conventional massager. The base 1 is made in the form of a housing containing a cavity for accommodating the components of the device. The cavity contains, electrically connected, a current source 4, a charge controller 5, a control microcontroller 6, a motor driver 7, vibration motors 8 fixed on the base 1 to provide high-frequency vibration of the base 1, a wireless transceiver 9 for connecting to a wireless control panel 10, connecting electrical connectors 11 to connect the charger 12 and interconnect these components. The microcontroller contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel 10 and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver 7. The vibration motors 8 are connected to the current source 4, through the motor driver 7 and the control microcontroller 6. The current source 4 is equipped with a charge controller 5, the microcontroller 6 is connected to the wireless transceiver 9.

Description of work.

A vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back is used to provide a strong tonic effect and stimulate the work of all body systems by massage and exposure to low-frequency vibrations on the surface of the foot or can be used for the surface of the back. Thanks to the combination of acupressure massage and high-frequency vibration, the vibratory massager has maximum efficiency, as it works on several levels at once: by direct contact stimulation of reflex points by pressing massage rods 3 and by stimulating the surrounding tissues due to low-frequency vibrations transmitted from vibratory motors 8 to base 1 further through 3 massage rods, deep into the internal muscles and trigger points. The microcontroller 6 contains a control program that receives signals from the control panel 10 and generates the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver 7, which makes it possible to individually adjust the power of the vibration effect in a wide range.

For convenience, the two halves of the vibratory foot massager can have reciprocal holes in each of the halves, so that the massage rods from one half enter the reciprocal holes of the other half, so the vibratory massager folds up and is convenient for carrying and storing.

Use to influence the feet.

The base 1 is installed on a surface, indoors or outdoors, such as grass, beach, forest, or the like. Bare feet stand on the working surface 2, so that the massage rods 3 rest against the skin, along the surface area of the feet. Massage rods 3 are arranged in rows at the same distance from each other. The distance between the rods is from 6 mm to 24 mm, this allows you to distribute the weight of the body so that the pressure produced is not enough to injure the skin, but causes a strong mechanical point effect on the skin, muscles, nerve endings. In the version where the massage rods 3 are made according to the "live nails" technology (meaning that the guide holes for the massage rods 3 are larger in diameter, by 20-30%, than the diameter of the massage rod 3), this avoids unnecessary parasitic skin tension between the massage rods 3, and this design allows the foot to relax and "spread" on the working surface 2 during practice. Since the massage rods 3 are connected to the base 1, which is mechanically oscillatingly affected by the vibration motors 8, with a given frequency, the massage rods 3 act with mechanical vibrations (low-frequency vibration) deep into the soft tissues, the vibrations are applied with the given parameters that change in time, amplitude, frequency . The intensity and mode of operation are selected on the control panel 10. Low-frequency vibrations are applied to the massage rods 3, providing a physiotherapeutic effect on soft tissues, there is a stimulating effect on human tissues, both in the area of direct contact with the massage rods 3, and indirectly, through the transfer of mechanical energy through fluctuations. Provides stimulation of the reflex points of the foot, muscles, trigger points by pressing the rods 3 and vibration energy. There is a strong tonic effect and stimulation of all body systems. The effectiveness of reflexology and vibromassage is increased, a deep, penetrating effect of vibration is provided and stimulation of reflex points under the surface of the skin, as well as trigger points inside the soft tissues, fascia. To change the vibration massage modes, the control panel 10 is used, which operates through the transceiver 9 and allows you to change the program embedded in the microcontroller 6 and control the operation parameters of the vibration motors 8. The base 1 contains an electrical connector 11 for connecting an electrical cable. The electrical connector 11 allows you to connect the charger 12 and charge the current source 4. When using a vibrating massager, the base 1 of which is made of two halves 13 and 14, the left 13 and right 14 halves are connected with an electric cable.

A vibratory massager consisting of one base 1 or a base made of two halves 13 and 14 is used in the same way, with the difference that in order to use the base of halves 13 and 14, before use, they must be connected with an electric cable by installing it in connectors 11. As a control panel 10 can be used with the remote control included, or the application on the smartphone. Two halves 13 and 14 equipped with reciprocal holes allow you to fold the vibrating massager into a compact design, laying one half on the other with working surfaces.

The use of a vibratory massager on the back is carried out in the same way as described above for the feet, with the difference that instead of the feet, they lie on the working surface with their bare backs.

The main advantages over the existing analogues of the vibratory massager is high efficiency due to the deep, penetrating effect of vibration, combined with the stimulation of reflex points by massage rods, it provides an impact not only on reflex points under the surface of the skin, but also on muscles, trigger points inside soft tissues, fascia. When exposed to vibration on the muscles through the massage rods, there is a natural relaxation of the muscles. This enhances the natural blood flow inside the tissues, and allows you to get rid of congestion, promotes the removal of toxins. Metabolism is accelerated, cellular activity increases. Regular use of a vibration massager combining reflexology and deep low-frequency vibration massage helps to strengthen the immune system and increase the body's ability to heal itself.

Industrial applicability.

The claimed technical solution is implemented using materials produced by the industry, and can be used for its intended purpose.

Claims (14)

1. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back, characterized in that it contains an inflexible base in the form of a plate or board, on which, from the side of a flat working surface, massage rods are installed, the base is made in the form of a body containing a cavity, electrically connected power source, charge controller, control microcontroller, motor driver, vibration motors fixed on the base to provide high-frequency vibration of the base, wireless transceiver for connection with a wireless control panel, connecting electrical connectors for connecting the charger and connecting these components, the microcontroller contains a control program , which receives signals from the control panel and forms the shape and amplitude of the output signal for the motor driver, the vibration motors are connected to the current source through the motor driver and the control microcontroller, the current source is equipped with a charge controller, the microcontroller is connected to a wireless transceiver. 2. Vibrating massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made of two halves, left and right, containing electrical connectors for connecting with a cable and connecting the charger, the current source and the charge controller are located in one half, the motor driver, microcontroller and wireless transceiver are located in the other half, each half is equipped with two vibration motors. 3. Vibrating massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the massage rods are pointed. 4. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the massage rods pass through the guide holes. 5. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the massage rods are installed in the holes supported by an elastic elastic substrate. 6. Vibrating massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the massage rod is made of a solid material, in particular metal, or of an elastic polymer material. 7. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 2, characterized in that the two halves of the base have reciprocal holes in each of the halves so that the massage rods from one half enter the reciprocal holes of the other half. 8. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the pitch of the massage rods is from 6 to 24 mm. 9. Vibrating massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains an indicator of the charge of the current source. 10. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that a smartphone is used as a wireless control panel. 11. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 1, characterized in that the massage rods are fixed on the canvas installed on the surface of the base. 12. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 11, characterized in that the massage rods are mounted on an elastic fabric, for example, made of rubber. 13. Vibratory massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back according to claim 11, characterized in that the massage rods are fixed on a solid canvas, for example, made of wood. 14. Vibrating massager for stimulating the reflex points of the foot or back, characterized in that the inflexible base is made of wood.

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