TW202027702A - Massage device characterized by using an inflatable airbag to massage user's neck portion, thereby present massage device has a simple structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a massage device constructed simply. The present massage device includes: a first plane portion that at least supports user's neck portion and can be elastically deformable; a second plane portion that is connected to the first plane portion, which is used to support the user's lower portion below the neck portion, has a height lower than that of the first plane portion, and can be elastically deformable; a first airbag that is arranged on the first plane portion, which is constituted to obtain a flat contraction state and an air-inflated expansion state. In the expansion state, the first airbag is constituted to be able to press user's neck portion. The massage device further includes an air injection mechanism used to inject airs to the first airbag.

Description

Massage device

The present invention relates to a massage device.

In recent years, various simple massage devices that can be used at home have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a massage device provided with massage beads (treatment protrusions) that lift the neck of the user from the lower side.

[Prior Technical Literature] (Patent Document) Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 3913001

[The problem to be solved by the invention] However, since the massage beads are provided in the above-mentioned massage device, in order for the user to go to bed directly after the massage, a space for storing the massage beads is required, and the device structure becomes complicated. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a massage device that solves the above technical problems and has a simple structure.

[Technical means to solve the problem] The massage device of the present invention includes: a first base that supports at least the neck of the user and is elastically deformable; and a second base is connected to the first base to support the user's lower part than the neck The height of the airbag is lower than that of the first platform and elastically deformable; the first airbag, which is arranged on the first platform, is configured to obtain a flat contracted state and an expanded state in which air is injected. In the expanded state, it is configured to be able to press the neck of the user; and an air injection mechanism for injecting air into the first airbag.

In the above-mentioned massage device, it may further include a second airbag, which is arranged on the second stage and configured to obtain a flat contracted state and an expanded state in which air is injected, and is in the expanded state Among them, it is configured to be able to press the user's lower part of the neck; and it is configured to be able to inject air into the second airbag by the air injection mechanism.

In the above-mentioned massage device, control may be performed so that after the air is injected and discharged into the second airbag, the air is injected and discharged into the first airbag.

In the above-mentioned massage device, the first section includes: a first part that supports the neck of the user; and a second part that is lower than the first part and supports the head of the user.

In the above-mentioned massage device, the first airbag may include a pair of side airbags arranged on the left and right sides of the neck of the user, and each of the side airbags is sandwiched between the left and right sides by injecting air. After the neck of the person, expand to lift the neck from the first stage.

In the above-mentioned massage device, each of the side airbags may include: a first small bag which is arranged on the first stage part; and a second small bag which is arranged to be stacked on the first small bag; In addition, the side airbags may be configured to be able to inject air into each of the second small bags to inflate each of the second small bags to sandwich the neck, and then inject air into the first small bags to make the first 1 small sac is expanded to hold up the second small sac.

The above-mentioned massage device may further include a support arranged on the lower surface side of the first stage, and the support may be formed of a material having a higher hardness than the first stage.

The above-mentioned massage device may further include a cover portion covering at least the upper surface of the first and second stage portions, and the cover portion may have cushion members respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface of the first portion.

[Effects of the invention] According to the massage device of the present invention, the structure can be simplified.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the massage device of the present embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 1. In addition, in the following, for convenience of description, description will be given based on the directions in each figure. However, the present invention is not limited by the regulations in this direction.

>1. Overview of the massage device> As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the massage device is a device that mainly massages the vicinity of the neck and shoulders, and includes a device body 10 (refer to FIG. 3, etc.), and a first cover covering the entire outer surface of the device body 10 Section 200 and the second cover section 300.

3 is a perspective view of the main body of the device, FIG. 4 is a top view of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 3. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the device main body 10 includes: a first stage 1 having a rectangular shape in plan view, and a second stage part 1 that is connected to the rear end of the first stage 1 and having a trapezoidal shape in plan view. The table parts 2 are integrally formed of elastically deformable materials such as polyurethane. In addition, a plate-shaped support 3 is attached to the lower surface of the first platform 1, and the lower surface of the support 3 coincides with the lower surface of the second platform 2. Therefore, the lower surface of the device main body 10 is mainly composed of the lower surface of the second stage 2 and the lower surface of the support 3. In addition, in the device main body 10, a first airbag 4 is arranged on the first stage 1, and a second airbag 5 is arranged on the second stage 2. In addition, there are provided: a compressor 6 for controlling the expansion and contraction of the airbags 4 and 5; injection pipes 7 and 8 for sending out air; and a controller 9. Hereinafter, these components will be described in detail.

>2. Table and support parts> Both side surfaces of the first stage portion 1 are formed in an arc shape, and a front end surface 11 is formed to connect them. The front end surface 11 is formed in an arc shape recessed toward the rear end side. In addition, the upper surface of the first stage portion 1 is formed to be substantially flat, but the rectangular area from the center in the front-rear direction to the front end edge is slightly recessed and the height is low. Hereinafter, this area is referred to as the second part 102, and the area other than this area is referred to as the first part 101. In addition, the width in the left-right direction of the second portion 102 is slightly narrower than the width of the upper surface of the device main body 10.

The second base portion 2 is formed so as to be lower than the first base portion 1 and to protrude in an arc shape on the rear end side. In addition, the upper surface of the second stage portion 2 is gradually inclined as it goes from the front end portion connected to the first stage portion 1 to the rear end portion. With this structure, a step is formed at the boundary between the first stage portion 1 and the second stage portion 2. In addition, the second stage portion 2 is approximately half the height of the first stage portion 1 and is located at a position lower than the second portion 102 of the first stage portion 1. In addition, the height of the first stage portion 1 can be approximately 40 to 230 mm, and the height of the second stage portion 2 can be approximately 20 to 150 mm. However, the above situation is just an example, and their height can be changed appropriately.

With the above structure, the neck of the user can be mainly arranged in the first part 101 of the first stage 1 and the head can be arranged in the second part 102. In addition, a part (the upper part of the back, shoulders, etc.) below the neck is arranged on the second stage part 2.

The support 3 arranged on the lower surface of the first stage portion 1 is formed of an elastically deformable material, but it may be formed of a material harder than the first stage portion 1.

>3. The first airbag> 6 to 8 are cross-sectional views of the first airbag. As shown in FIG. 6, the first airbag 4 is arranged in the vicinity of the step on the upper surface of the first platform 1, and the user's neck is placed on the first airbag 4. Furthermore, the first airbag 4 includes a pair of side airbags 41 arranged in the left-right direction, and a connecting portion 42 that connects the pair of side airbags. The connecting portion 42 is formed of a rectangular-shaped sheet, and is fixed to the upper surface of the first table portion 1 with an adhesive or the like. In addition, a passage 421 extending in the left-right direction is formed in the connecting portion 42, and both ends of the passage 421 communicate with the side airbag 41. In addition, an injection port 422 is formed near the center of the connecting portion 42, and a first injection pipe 7 described later is inserted into the injection port 422.

The two side airbags 41 have the same structure that is bilaterally symmetrical. Therefore, the side airbag 41 on the left side will be described below. The side airbag 41 is an airbag in which bag-shaped small bags 411 and 412 formed of two sheets are stacked on the first platform 1, and the right edge is connected to the connecting portion 42. Therefore, each of the two small capsules 411 and 412 can swing in the vertical direction with the right edge as the center. Here, the small capsule on the lower side is referred to as the first small capsule 411, and the small capsule on the upper side is referred to as the second small capsule 412. In addition, the two small capsules 411 and 412 are joined in the vicinity of the right side edge, and a communication hole 414 that communicates the small capsules is formed at the joint 413. Therefore, the internal spaces of the two small capsules 411 and 412 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the communication hole 414.

In addition, the passage 421 formed in the connecting portion 42 is connected to the right edge of the second small capsule 412 so that the air injected into the passage 421 from the first injection tube 7 can be injected into the second small capsule 412. With this, first, the second small capsule 412 is expanded. The right edge of the second small capsule 412 is joined to the connecting portion 42 and therefore it is inflated to swing around the right edge. Then, during the expansion process, air also flows into the first small capsule 411 through the communication hole 414, so the first small capsule 411 also expands later than the second small capsule 412. At this time, since the right edge of the first small capsule 411 is also joined to the connecting portion 42, it expands to swing around the right edge.

The side airbags 41 as described above are provided bilaterally symmetrically. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when air is injected through the first injection pipe 7, first, the two second small bladders 412 swing while being inflated. That is, it swells so as to sandwich the neck of the user located on the connecting portion 42. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the first small capsule 411 expands later than the expansion of the second small capsule 412, so the second small capsule 412 is lifted upward by the first small capsule 411. At this time, the two first small pouches 411 also swing while being inflated, and therefore, the two second small pouches 412 are lifted upward while swinging so as to sandwich the user's neck.

In this way, when the expansion of the side airbag 41 is completed, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the pressure reducing valve (not shown) provided in the first injection pipe 7 is opened to be injected into the side airbag 41 Air is leaking. As described above, the first airbag 4 is formed of a sheet material. Therefore, when air leaks, the first airbag 4 returns to a flat initial state.

>4. The second airbag> 9 and 10 are cross-sectional views of the second airbag. As shown in Fig. 9, the second airbag 5 is arranged on the second stage 2 and is an airbag obtained by stitching the peripheries of two sheets formed in a rectangular shape. In addition, the sheet is fixed to the second table portion 2 with an adhesive or the like. Therefore, in the initial state, the second airbag 5 is formed flat so as to follow the upper surface of the second platform 2. In addition, an injection port 51 is formed in the sheet to be joined to the second stage portion 2, and a second injection tube 8 described later is inserted into the injection port. As shown in Fig. 10, by injecting air through the second injection pipe 8, the second airbag 5 is inflated.

In this way, when the inflation of the second airbag 5 is completed, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the pressure reducing valve (not shown) provided in the second injection pipe 8 is opened to leak the air injected into the second airbag. The second airbag returns to its flat initial state.

>5. Compressor, injection pipe and controller> A storage space is formed inside the first table portion 1, and the compressor 6 is arranged in the storage space. In addition, the compressor 6 is connected to the first injection pipe 7 and the second injection pipe 8 described above, and can send air to the airbags 4 and 5. In addition, the compressor 6 is provided with a control valve (not shown), and this control valve allows air to flow to at least one of the first injection pipe 7 and the second injection pipe 8. Therefore, with the control valve, it is possible to (i) inject air into only the first injection pipe 7, (ii) inject air into only the second injection pipe 8, (iii) inject air into the two injection pipes 7, 8, etc. control.

The controller 9 includes: a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped housing 91; a control unit (not shown) housed in the housing 91; a plurality of operation buttons 93 arranged on the surface of the housing 91; A cable 92 connecting the control valve and the pressure reducing valve. The control unit is composed of a computer such as a PLC (programmable controller), and can control the driving of the compressor 6, the opening and closing of the control valve, and the opening and closing of the pressure reducing valve.

In this embodiment, the housing 91 of the controller 9 shows the following three types of massage treatment courses. When any one of the treatment courses is selected, the LED lamp 94 provided next to the mark of the selected treatment course lights up. (A) Neck and shoulder treatment with the first airbag 4 and the second airbag 5 (B) Neck intensive treatment with the first airbag 4 (C) Shoulder concentration treatment with the second airbag 5

In addition, the operation button 93 can select the above-mentioned three types of massages. That is, it is set to select (a) treatment course when the operation button 93 is pressed once, (b) treatment course when it is pressed twice, (c) treatment course when it is pressed 3 times, and (c) treatment course when it is pressed 4 times End the massage forcibly and cut off the power.

For example, when the (a) treatment course is selected, the control unit can perform control as follows, for example. (1) Air is injected into the second injection pipe 8 to inflate the second airbag 5. Then, the pressure reducing valve is opened, and the second airbag 5 is contracted. This expansion and contraction are repeated many times. (2) After the above step (1), inject air into the two injection pipes 7, 8 to inflate the two airbags 4, 5. After that, each pressure reducing valve is opened, and each air bag 4, 5 is contracted. This expansion and contraction are repeated many times. (3) After the above step (2), air is injected into the first injection tube 7 to inflate the first airbag 4. After that, the pressure reducing valve is opened to contract the first airbag 4. This expansion and contraction are repeated many times. (4) The above steps (2) (5) The above steps (1) However, the above steps are just an example, and various sequences can be combined to form a course of treatment.

In addition, when selecting (b) treatment course or (c) treatment course, only one airbag 4, 5 is expanded and contracted repeatedly.

>6. Hood> As shown in FIG. 2, the first cover part 200 is made of woven fabric and covers the entire outer surface of the device main body 10. A zipper (not shown) is provided in the first cover part 200, and the first cover part 200 can be detached from the device main body 10. The second cover part 300 is also formed of a woven fabric covering the entire first cover part 200, and can be removed with a zipper (not shown). In addition, in the second cover portion 300, a pair of cushion members 301 extending in the front-rear direction are provided on the upper surface of the first table portion 1 so as to sandwich the first airbag 4. These cushion members 301 are formed of an elastically deformable material such as polyurethane, and are arranged so as to bulge from the first stage portion 1. Thereby, it is possible to restrict the left and right deviation of the head arranged on the first stage portion 1.

>7. How to use the massage device> Next, the method of using the massage device configured as described above will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 11, the user arranges the head on the first stage 1 so that the neck is arranged on the first airbag 4. Thereby, since the head is arranged at the second part 102 of the first stage part 1, the head is supported at a position lower than the neck. In addition, the vicinity of the shoulder below the neck is supported by the second platform 2. With the above arrangement, as an important point, the lower part of the cervical spine is lifted upward by the first part 101 of the first platform part 1, and the head is placed at the second part 102 lower than the first part 101, so the upper part of the cervical spine Lower down. Therefore, the cervical spine is configured in a forward curve. In addition, the upper part of the thoracic spine is arranged at the second stage 2 lower than the first stage 1, so the thoracic spine is arranged in a backward bending manner. Therefore, by arranging the head, neck, and shoulders on the first base portion 1 and the second base portion 2, the curvature of the spine can be curved in an S shape, and straight-neck correction is expected.

Next, when the operation button 93 is pressed, for example, when the (a) course of treatment is selected, first, the second airbag 5 is inflated, so the upper part of the thoracic spine is lifted, and the upper part of the thoracic spine is moved by repetitive massage. Next, the first airbag 4 is inflated, the neck is lifted, and the massage is performed by repeating this movement, and the mobility of the lower part of the cervical spine is improved. The inventor believes that when the mobility of the thoracic spine is first increased in this way, the effect of improving the mobility of the cervical spine is increased.

Then, when the steps (1) to (5) above are sequentially performed, the driving of the device ends. The massage device can also be used as a pillow, so the user can go to bed directly.

>8. Features> As described above, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) The two airbags 4 and 5 become flat when they are contracted, so when the massage ends, the airbags 4 and 5 will not interfere. Therefore, the massage device can be used as a pillow, and it is possible to go to bed directly. In particular, it is beneficial for the user to be able to use it as a pillow directly after the massage is finished because he is sleepy while receiving the massage. Furthermore, the shape of the massage device is formed so as to be able to curve the spine in an S-shape as described above, so it is considered that the correction effect of straight neck during sleep can be obtained.

(2) The present embodiment is configured to be able to use two airbags 4 and 5 and repeatedly expand and contract them, and therefore can obtain a massage effect that stimulates the neck and the vicinity of the shoulders. In particular, in a state where the straight neck is corrected by the two platforms 1 and 2 with different heights, the airbags 4 and 5 are inflated to lift the neck and the vicinity of the shoulders, so it is expected to improve the correction effect. In addition, since the massage beads of the conventional example are not used, but the airbags 4 and 5 are used, the structure for driving is simple and becomes flat when contracted, so there is no need for a space for accommodating the massage beads.

(3) The neck is thinner than the body on the lower side. For example, in a shape like the second airbag 5, the neck is shifted to the left and right, and it is difficult to lift it up. Therefore, the first airbag 4 of the present embodiment sandwiches the neck by a pair of side airbags 41. In more detail, first, the two second small capsules 412 are used to inflate and clamp the neck, thereby restricting the left and right deviation of the neck. In this state, when the first small capsule 411 is inflated, the second small capsule 412 sandwiching the neck is lifted by the first small capsule 411. Therefore, the neck can be lifted reliably, and the massage effect can be effectively exhibited.

(4) The first platform 1 is formed of a soft material such as polyurethane. Therefore, when the first airbag 4 is inflated, the first airbag 4 is pushed down due to the weight of the neck, and may sink into the first platform. 1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the support 3 with high hardness is arranged on the lower side of the first platform portion 1, it is possible to prevent the first airbag 4 from sinking into the first platform portion 1.

>9. Variations> As mentioned above, an embodiment of the present invention has been described, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various changes can be made as long as it does not deviate from the gist. In addition, the following modification examples can also be appropriately combined.

>9-1> The form of the first airbag 4 is not particularly limited, as long as it is configured to be able to lift the neck. Therefore, it may be a style other than the style shown in the above embodiment. In addition, the second airbag 5 may be configured to be able to lift up the vicinity of the shoulder below the neck.

>9-2> In the above-mentioned embodiment, massage is performed by the two airbags 4 and 5, but only the first airbag 4 may be arranged.

>9-3> The shapes of the first stage portion 1 and the second stage portion 2 are not particularly limited. For example, the first stage portion 1 may not be provided with the lower second portion 102 where the head is to be arranged, and the entire first stage portion 1 may be made flat. Alternatively, irregularities other than those in the above-mentioned embodiment may be provided. In the present invention, at least the second base portion 2 is formed to be lower than the first base portion 1 so as to be able to support a portion lower than the neck. The shape of the outer edge of each base portion 1, 2 and the upper surface The shape is not particularly limited.

>9-4> The above-mentioned structure of the controller 9, the compressor 6, the injection pipe 7, the injection pipe 8, the control valve, the pressure reducing valve, etc. is an example, as long as it can inject air into the airbags 4 and 5 and repeatedly discharge the air. Other structures are also possible. Therefore, for example, a compressor can be provided for each of the injection pipes 7 and 8.

>9-5> The cover portions 200 and 300 are not essential, but in order to keep the massage device clean, it is preferable to form the cover portion with a washable fabric to cover the device main body 10. In addition, the structure of the cushion member provided in the second cover portion is not particularly limited, and the second cover portion 300 may be provided with various irregularities or no irregularities.

1: The first station 2: Section 2 3: Support 4: The first airbag 41: Side airbag 411: first small sac 412: second small sac 5: The second airbag 6: Compressor (air injection mechanism) 7: The first injection pipe (air injection mechanism) 8: The second injection pipe (air injection mechanism)

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an apparatus main body provided in the massage apparatus of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a top view of Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a side view of Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a first airbag provided in the massage device of Fig. 1. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a first airbag provided in the massage device of Fig. 1. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a first airbag provided in the massage device of Fig. 1. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a second airbag provided in the massage device of Fig. 1. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a second airbag provided in the massage device of Fig. 1. Fig. 11 is a side view showing the positional relationship between the bones of a user and the massage device of Fig. 1.

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Claims (8)

A massage device including: The first platform supports at least the neck of the user and is elastically deformable; The second platform is connected to the first platform, supports the user's lower part of the neck, has a lower height than the first platform, and is elastically deformable; The first airbag, which is arranged on the first platform, is configured to obtain a flat contracted state and an expanded state in which air is injected, and in the expanded state, is configured to press the neck of the user; and, The air injection mechanism is used to inject air into the first airbag. The massage device according to claim 1, further comprising a second airbag, the second airbag is arranged on the second stage, and is configured to obtain a flat contracted state and an expanded state in which air is injected, and In the aforementioned expanded state, it is configured to be able to press the user's lower part of the neck; In addition, it is configured to be able to inject air into the second airbag by the air injection mechanism. The massage device according to claim 2, wherein the massage device is controlled to inject and discharge air into and out of the first airbag after injecting and discharging air into the second airbag. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first section includes: The first part, which supports the neck of the aforementioned user; and, The second part is lower than the first part and supports the head of the user. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first airbag includes a pair of side airbags arranged on the left and right sides of the neck of the user, Each of the side airbags sandwiches the user's neck from left and right by injecting air, and then expands to lift the neck from the first platform. The massage device according to claim 5, wherein each of the aforementioned side airbags includes: The first capsule, which is arranged on the aforementioned first stage; and, The second small pouch, which is configured to be stacked on the aforementioned first small pouch; In addition, the side airbags are configured to be able to inject air into each of the second small bags and expand them to sandwich the neck, and then inject air into the first small bags to inflate the second small bags. The bag holds up. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which further includes a support arranged on the lower surface side of the first table portion, The support is formed of a material having a higher hardness than the first base portion. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a cover part covering at least the upper surface of the first and second table parts, The cover portion has cushion members respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface of the first portion.

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