TW202103670A - Control device and massage device provided with same - Google Patents

Abstract

A control device of a massage device comprises a control unit which controls a massage device that is provided with: a back-rest in which a position relative to a seat can be changed; a massage unit which massages a body; and a display unit which displays information to a user. The control unit controls the display unit so as to display position information relating to the position of the back-rest when a control mode of the massage unit has ended. According to the present aspect, it is possible to provide the massage device, which is capable of reducing the possibility of a user experiencing discomfort.

Description

Control device and massage device with the same

The present disclosure relates to a massage device and a control device of the massage device.

Conventionally, there has been known a massage device provided with a massage part for massaging the body and a control device for controlling the massage part. The control device controls the massage part so that it operates in accordance with the control mode, for example. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-168111 discloses an example of a conventional massage device.

After the control mode of the massage section ends, the position of the back cushion may be changed. When the user is not aware that the back pad will move after the control mode ends, the user may feel uncomfortable with the movement of the back pad.

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a massage device and a control device thereof that can reduce the possibility of discomfort for users.

One aspect of the control device of the present disclosure is provided with a control portion for controlling the massage device. The massage device is provided with: a back cushion that can change the position relative to the seat; a massage portion that massages the body; and a display portion that displays information to the user. The control unit controls the display unit to display position information about the position of the back cushion when the control mode of the massage unit ends.

The control device of the massage device in this aspect can reduce the possibility that the user feels uncomfortable.

The form used to implement the invention (Available aspect of massage device and its control device 1)

The control device of the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a control unit for controlling the massage device. The massage device includes: a back cushion that can change the position relative to the seat; a massage portion that massages the body; and a display portion that displays information toward the user . The control unit controls the display unit to display position information about the position of the back cushion when the control mode of the massage unit ends.

According to this aspect, the user can recognize the position information of the back cushion when the control mode of the massage section ends. Therefore, the possibility that the user feels uncomfortable with the movement of the back pad after the end of the control mode is reduced.

In the control device of the second aspect of the present disclosure, the position information includes confirmation information, and the aforementioned confirmation information asks the user whether to return the position of the back pad to the initial position.

According to the above content of this aspect, the user can choose whether to return the position of the back pad to the initial position.

In the control device of the third aspect of the present disclosure, the control unit returns the back cushion to the initial position when the response information to the confirmation information includes information requesting to return to the initial position.

According to this aspect, since the back pad is operated in response to the user's request, the possibility that the user feels uncomfortable with the movement of the back pad is reduced.

In the control device of the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the control unit confirms whether the position of the back pad at the end of the control mode is either an initial position or a non-initial position, and controls when the position of the back pad is a non-initial position The display unit displays location information.

According to this aspect, the user can recognize that the back cushion may move to return the position of the back cushion to the initial position.

In the control device of the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the massage part includes the treatment mechanism already provided on the back pad, and the control part returns the treatment mechanism to the initial state when the control mode ends.

According to this aspect, when the massage part moves in response to the control mode next time, since the treatment mechanism has returned to the initial state, the massage part can quickly start its action in response to the control mode.

The massage device of the sixth aspect of the present disclosure includes the control device of any one of the first to fifth aspects. (Available aspect of massage device and its control device 2)

The control device of the seventh aspect of the present disclosure includes a control unit that controls the massage device. The massage device includes a massage unit that massages the body; and a display unit that displays an image about the state of massage performed by the massage unit. The control unit controls the display unit to change the display method of the image according to the body shape of the user during the operation of the massage unit.

According to this aspect, the user can easily recognize the state of the massage.

In the control device of the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the massage part includes a kneading ball. The image includes: the first image showing the model of the kneading ball, and the second image showing the model of the body. The control unit controls the display unit to change the ratio of the size of the first image to the size of the second image in accordance with the body shape of the user.

According to this aspect, the user can easily recognize the range of the body being massaged by rubbing the ball.

In the control device of the ninth aspect of the present disclosure, the control unit controls the display unit in such a way that the larger the user's body size, the smaller the display area of the first image with respect to the second image.

The larger the size of the user, the smaller the area of the contact surface of the kneading ball relative to the actual area of the user's back. According to this aspect, the user can easily recognize the range of the body being massaged by rubbing the ball.

In the control device of the tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the control unit controls the display unit in such a way that the smaller the user's body size, the larger the display area of the first image relative to the second image.

The smaller the user's body size, the wider the area of the contact surface of the kneading ball relative to the actual area of the user's back. According to this aspect, the user can easily recognize the range of the body being massaged by rubbing the ball.

The massage device of the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure includes the control device of any one of the seventh to tenth aspects. (Implementation form)

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the massage device 1. 1 and 2, the configuration of the massage device 1 will be described.

The massage device 1 is used to massage a target part of the human body. The target part of the human body refers to the muscles that exist in the shoulders, arms, and torso. The massage device 1 relaxes the user by massaging the muscles of the target part.

The massage device 1 massages the target part of the human body by pressing the target part. The user uses the massage device 1 in a predetermined posture, for example, a sitting posture. The massage device 1 includes a main body 10, a massage portion 20, a control device 50, an adjustment device 60, and an operation device 70 as main elements. For the massage device 1, electricity is supplied from external mains electricity.

The main body 10 as a whole is a chair on which the user can sit down comfortably. The main body 10 includes a seat 11 for the user to sit on, a back cushion 12 arranged behind the seat 11, a pair of armrests 13 arranged on the side of the seat 11, and a pair of armrests 13 arranged obliquely in front of the seat 11 Ottoman (ottoman) 14.

In the present embodiment, the front and back, left and right, and up and down of the massage device 1 are consistent with the front and back, left and right, and up and down viewed from the user sitting on the main body 10.

The back pad 12 includes a back wall 12A and a pair of shoulder walls 12B. The back wall 12A is rotatably attached to the seat 11 with a connection part with the seat 11 as an axis. A pair of shoulder walls 12B are formed on each of the left and right side portions of the back wall 12A.

The pair of armrests 13 are coupled to the seat 11. The pair of armrests 13 includes a forearm support portion 13A and an armrest base 13B, respectively. The forearm support part 13A supports the forearm of the user. The armrest base 13B supports the forearm support portion 13A. After sliding the forearm support portion 13A with respect to the armrest base 13B, the forearm support portion 13A is attached to the armrest base 13B.

The foot pad 14 includes a leg support portion 15 and a foot support portion 16. The leg support part 15 is a leg part which supports a part of a lower limb. The foot support part 16 is a part which supports a lower limb, ie, a foot.

The leg support 15 includes a back wall 15A and three side walls 15B. The back wall 15A is the back of the supporting leg. The three side walls 15B respectively support the outer part of the right leg, the outer part of the left leg, the right leg and the inner part of the left leg. The three side walls 15B are installed on the front surface of the back wall 15A.

The foot support portion 16 includes a bottom wall 16A, three side walls 16B, and a back wall. The bottom wall 16A supports the sole of the foot. The three side walls 16B respectively support the outer part of the right foot, the outer part of the left foot, the right foot and the inner part of the left foot. The back wall is the back that supports the foot. The bottom wall 16A, the three side walls 16B, and the back wall are integrally formed.

The massage section 20 has a configuration suitable for at least one of massages such as beating, kneading, and pressing the target part of the human body. The massage part 20 includes an air cushion 30 suitable for pressing and massage.

The air cushion 30 is arranged at a predetermined position of the main body 10 corresponding to the target part of the human body. The air cushion 30 expands or contracts by changing the amount of air inside, thereby massaging the target part of the human body.

The air cushion 30 has a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface. The front is facing the target part of the human body. The back surface is the surface of the air cushion 30 on the opposite side to the front surface. The side is to connect the front and back. The back surface is fixed to the main body 10. The side has a structure suitable for expansion or contraction of the air cushion 30. For example, the side has a bellows structure. The air cushion 30 is formed of a material suitable for expansion or contraction, such as polyethylene.

The air cushion 30 includes a plurality of first air cushions 31, a plurality of second air cushions 32, and a plurality of third air cushions 33. The first air cushion 31 to the third air cushion 33 are arranged at positions suitable for massaging respective target parts of the human body.

The plurality of first air cushions 31 are arranged in line symmetry with respect to the center line in the left-right direction. The same is true for a plurality of second air cushions 32 and a plurality of third air cushions 33. The first air cushion 31 to the third air cushion 33 are configured to have substantially the same air density inside when they are inflated.

The plurality of first air cushions 31 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing the muscles near the shoulder blades of the human body, that is, on the back wall 12A. The plurality of first air cushions 31 each have a shape suitable for pressing the muscles near the scapula of the human body, for example, an elliptical shape. The muscle near the scapula is, for example, the trapezius muscle.

The plurality of second air cushions 32 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing the muscles near the upper arm of the human body, that is, on the back wall 12A. Each of the plurality of second air cushions 32 has a shape suitable for pressing the muscles near the upper arm, such as an ellipse shape. The muscle near the upper arm is, for example, the brachialis muscle.

The plurality of third air cushions 33 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing the muscles near the shoulders of the human body, that is, on the shoulder wall 12B. Each of the plurality of third air cushions 33 has a shape suitable for pressing the muscles near the user's shoulder. Preferably, the third air cushion 33 has a shape that does not press the muscles near the user's elbow, for example, a triangular shape. The muscle near the shoulder is, for example, the deltoid muscle.

The air cushion 30 further includes a plurality of fourth air cushions 34, a plurality of fifth air cushions 35, a plurality of sixth air cushions 36, a plurality of seventh air cushions 37, and a plurality of eighth air cushions 38. The fourth air cushion 34 to the eighth air cushion 38 are arranged at positions suitable for massaging respective target parts of the human body.

The plurality of fourth air cushions 34 are arranged in line symmetry with respect to the center line in the left-right direction. The same is true for a plurality of fifth air cushions 35, a plurality of sixth air cushions 36, a plurality of seventh air cushions 37, and a plurality of eighth air cushions 38.

The plurality of fourth air cushions 34 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing the muscles near the forearm of the human body, that is, on the forearm support portion 13A. The plurality of fourth air cushions 34 each have a shape suitable for pressing the muscles near the forearm, for example, an ellipse shape. The muscles near the forearm are, for example, the muscles of the forearm extensor group and the forearm flexor group. Preferably, the plurality of fourth air cushions 34 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the forearm support portion 13A.

The plurality of fifth air cushions 35 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing the muscles near the waist of the human body, that is, on the back wall 12A. Each of the plurality of fifth air cushions 35 has a shape suitable for pressing muscles near the waist, such as an ellipse shape. The muscle near the waist is, for example, the psoas major.

The plurality of sixth air cushions 36 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing the muscles near the thighs of the human body, that is, arranged on the armrest base 13B. Each of the plurality of sixth air cushions 36 has a shape suitable for pressing muscles near the thigh, for example, an elliptical shape. The muscles near the thigh are, for example, the gluteus maximus and the quadriceps. Preferably, the plurality of sixth air cushions 36 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the armrest base 13B.

The plurality of seventh air cushions 37 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing muscles near the legs of the human body, that is, on at least one of the back wall 15A and the side wall 15B of the leg support 15. Each of the plurality of seventh air cushions 37 has a shape suitable for pressing muscles near the legs, for example, an ellipse shape. The muscles near the legs are, for example, calf triceps. Preferably, the plurality of seventh air cushions 37 are arranged along the back wall 15A and the side wall 15B.

The plurality of eighth air cushions 38 are arranged at positions suitable for pressing muscles near the feet of the human body, that is, at least one of the bottom wall 16A and the side wall 16B of the foot support portion 16. The plurality of eighth air cushions 38 respectively have a shape suitable for pressing the muscles near the foot, for example, an ellipse shape. The muscles near the feet are, for example, vermiform muscles. Preferably, the plurality of eighth air cushions 38 are arranged along the bottom wall 16A and the side wall 16B.

The massage part 20 further includes a massage treatment mechanism 40 suitable for beating or kneading. The treatment mechanism 40 is arranged inside the back pad 12, for example. The treatment mechanism 40 includes a treatment block 41, a pair of arms, and a kneading ball 42.

The treatment block 41 contains a plurality of elements. A pair of support arms are connected to the treatment block 41. The kneading ball 42 is installed at the end of each arm. The kneading ball 42 massages the target part of the human body by contacting the target part of the human body.

The treatment mechanism 40 further includes a rail extending in the vertical direction. The treatment block 41 is installed on this rail so as to be movable along this rail.

The control device 50 includes a control unit 51 that controls various elements of the massage device 1 and a storage unit 52 that stores various information. The control unit 51 includes an arithmetic processing device that executes a program. The arithmetic processing device is constituted by, for example, at least one of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit). The control unit 51 controls various elements of the massage device 1 by controlling the adjustment device 60.

The storage portion 52 includes, for example, at least one of a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 52 stores information necessary for various controls performed by the control unit 51. The storage unit 52 is a storage control mode, and the aforementioned control mode specifies how the control unit 51 controls the adjustment device 60. The control modes include trunk extension mode and shoulder and arm extension mode.

In the torso stretching mode, the user's torso is stretched. In the shoulder-arm extension mode, the user's shoulders and arms are stretched. Each control mode defines the time and amount related to the adjustment of the adjustment device 60 performed by the control unit 51.

The adjustment device 60 adjusts various actions of the massage device 1 in accordance with instructions from the control unit 51. The adjustment device 60 includes a first adjustment part 61, a second adjustment part 62, and a third adjustment part 63. The first adjustment portion 61 to the third adjustment portion 63 adjust the main body portion 10, the air cushion 30, and the treatment mechanism 40, respectively.

The first adjustment portion 61 adjusts the position of the seat portion 11 relative to the elements constituting the main body portion 10. For example, the adjusting device 60 has two first adjusting parts 61, and the two first adjusting parts 61 adjust the positions of the back pad 12 and the foot pad 14 with respect to the seat portion 11, respectively. In addition, the position of the seat 11 with respect to the element constituting the main body 10 refers to an angle with respect to the seat 11 of the element constituting the main body 10.

One of the two first adjusting parts 61 is arranged at the connecting part of the seat 11 and the back pad 12, and includes a rotating shaft extending in the left-right direction, and a motor connected to the rotating shaft through a plurality of gears. When the control unit 51 rotates the motor in one direction, the back pad 12 rises toward the upright position. When the control unit 51 rotates the motor in the opposite direction, the back pad 12 is tilted backward.

The other of the two first adjusting parts 61 is arranged at the connecting part of the seat 11 and the foot pad 14 and includes a rotating shaft extending in the left-right direction, and a motor connected to the rotating shaft through a plurality of gears. When the control unit 51 rotates the motor in one direction, the foot pad 14 moves upward. When the control unit 51 rotates the motor in the opposite direction, the foot pad 14 moves downward.

The second adjusting part 62 adjusts the air volume in the air cushion 30. The second regulator 62 includes an air pump, an air supply passage, an exhaust passage, and a solenoid valve. After the air cushion 30 and the air pump are connected through the air supply path by the switching of the solenoid valve, air is supplied into the air cushion 30 and the air cushion 30 is expanded. After the air cushion 30 and the exhaust passage are connected by switching of the solenoid valve, the air is discharged from the air cushion 30 and the air cushion 30 is contracted.

The third adjustment part 63 adjusts the position of the kneading ball 42 with respect to the back pad 12. The third adjustment part 63 is arranged on the treatment block 41, for example. The third adjustment part 63 includes a moving mechanism that moves the kneading ball 42 in at least one of the up-down direction, the left-right direction, and the front-rear direction.

The moving mechanism includes a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism, and a third moving mechanism. The first moving mechanism to the third moving mechanism move the treatment block 41 in the up-down direction, the left-right direction, and the front-rear direction, respectively.

The first moving mechanism includes a first rotating shaft extending in the left-right direction, and a first motor connected to the first rotating shaft through a plurality of gears. In the first rotating shaft, a plurality of pinions are formed. The plurality of pinions are meshed with racks of rails extending in the vertical direction. After the first motor rotates, the kneading ball 42 moves in the vertical direction along the track.

The second moving mechanism includes a second rotating shaft extending in the left-right direction, and a second motor connected to the second rotating shaft through a plurality of gears. The second rotating shaft is composed of, for example, a ball screw. The ball screw includes a screw shaft and a nut. The kneading ball 42 is mounted on the nut through the arm. When the second motor rotates, the nut moves relative to the screw shaft, and the kneading ball 42 moves in the left-right direction.

The third moving mechanism includes a third rotating shaft extending in the left-right direction, and a third motor connected to the third rotating shaft through a plurality of gears. The third rotating shaft is provided with a gear for rotating the arm in the front-rear direction. This gear meshes with a gear that rotates integrally with the arm. When the third motor rotates, the support arm rotates in the front-rear direction, and the kneading ball 42 moves in the front-rear direction.

The operating device 70 is, for example, a remote controller, and the aforementioned remote controller outputs operating signals for operating the control device 50. The operating device 70 includes an operating unit 71 that accepts input from the outside. The operation unit 71 includes at least one of a power button and a mode selection button. When the power button is pressed, the power of the control device 50 is switched on/off. By operating the mode selection button, the control mode can be selected. When the control mode is selected, the control unit 51 executes its control mode. The power button can be arranged at any position of the main body 10.

The operating device 70 includes a display unit 72 that displays information toward the user. The control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 to display an image in response to at least one of information about the massage device 1 and information about the user.

The information about the massage device 1 includes, for example, information about the control mode of the massage section 20, information about the position of the kneading ball 42, information about the air volume of the air cushion 30, and information about the position of the back cushion 12. Information. The information about the user includes, for example, information about the user's body type, name, gender, age, and massage preferences.

The operating device 70 is connected to the control device 50 through a connection line 73. With the connection line 73, for example, power line carrier communication becomes feasible. The connection line 73 includes a protection part. The protection part protects the connecting wire 73 from bending. The protective part is, for example, a cord bush formed of nylon.

The massage device 1 further includes a support portion 80, and the aforementioned support portion 80 is used to mount the operating device 70 to one of the pair of armrests 13. With the support portion 80, the direction of the operating device 70 can be changed. The supporting part 80 includes a main body 81, a mounting post 82, and a holding part 83. The main body 81 has an arm shape. The post 82 is installed so that the main body 81 can rotate relative to the armrest 13. The holding portion 83 attaches the operating device 70 to the supporting portion 80.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the control executed by the control unit 51 in the body shape detection mode. FIG. 4 is an example of the information about massage displayed by the display unit 72. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 shows another example of the massage-related information displayed by the display unit 72. As shown in FIG. 3 to 5, the information displayed on the display unit 72 will be described. The information about massage includes information about the position of the target part of the human body under treatment (hereinafter referred to as position information).

The control unit 51 detects the body shape of the user through the body shape detection mode. The control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 to display an image corresponding to the information about the user's body type. The control unit 51 executes the body shape detection mode before executing the control corresponding to the control mode. The control unit 51 may also execute the body shape detection mode when a corresponding operation is performed on the operation unit 71.

As shown in FIG. 3, in step S11, the control part 51 controls the 1st adjustment part 61. Specifically, the control unit 51 changes the angle of the back pad 12 (back wall 12A) with respect to the seat 11 and the angle of the foot pad 14 (back wall 15A) with respect to the seat 11. The control unit 51 controls the first adjustment unit 61 so that the posture of the user is close to the supine posture.

For example, the control unit 51 increases the angle of the back pad 12 with respect to the seat 11 by 20 degrees. The control unit 51 reduces the angle of the foot pad 14 with respect to the seat 11 by 60 degrees. After step S11 ends, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S12.

In step S12, the control unit 51 controls the third adjustment unit 63. Specifically, the control unit 51 controls at least one of the first to third transfer mechanisms to move the kneading ball 42 relative to the back pad 12. In this way, the control unit 51 determines the position of the user's shoulder relative to the seat 11. The control unit 51 determines the position of the user's shoulders based on, for example, changes in the stress detected by the kneading ball 42. After step S12 ends, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S13.

In step S13, the control unit 51 determines the body shape level. For example, the body shape level is classified into 0 to 20 stages. The closer the body size level is to 0, the bigger the body size. The closer the body size level is to 20, the smaller the body size. The storage unit 52 stores in advance a table to be referred to to determine the position of the user's shoulders and body type. After step S13 is completed, the control unit 51 ends the body shape detection mode.

When the massage unit 20 is operated in accordance with the control mode, the control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 to display at least the first image and the second image. The first image is a model showing the kneading ball 42. The second image is a model showing the user.

The control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 to change at least one of the first image and the second image in response to the information about the position of the kneading ball 42 and the body shape of the user. The change displayed on the display 72 reflects the actual positional relationship between the kneading ball 42 and the user.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the display unit 72 changes the first image, but does not change the second image. The display unit 72 may display the first image in a certain size, and the second image may be changed in accordance with the information about the user's body type.

The display unit 72 displays the treatment point P being treated by the treatment institution 40 as the first image. The treatment point P is displayed in a circle, for example. The size of the treatment point P varies according to the body type of the user.

FIG. 4 shows the display of the display section 72 when the body size level is 0. At this time, the treatment point P is smaller than the standard display. FIG. 5 shows the display of the display section 72 when the body size level is 20. At this time, the treatment point P is larger than the standard display. The standard display refers to, for example, the display of the treatment point P with a body size level of 10.

The movement of the treatment point P in the display part 72 in response to the movement of the treatment mechanism 40 differs according to the body type level. Table 1 shows the actual movement amount of the treatment mechanism 40 corresponding to the movement of one point of the treatment point P on the display portion 72 in each body type level. [Table 1] Body type 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Width point pulse width 250 248 246 244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230 Pulse width of upper and lower points 510 500 490 480 470 460 450 440 430 420 410 Body type 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Width point pulse width 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 Pulse width of upper and lower points 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310

The closer the body size level is to 20, the smaller the actual amount of movement of the treatment mechanism 40 corresponding to the movement of one point of the treatment point P. The closer the body size level is to 0, the greater the actual movement amount of the treatment mechanism 40 corresponding to the movement of one point of the treatment point P.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the control executed by the control unit 51 in accordance with the control mode.

As shown in FIG. 6, in step S21, the control part 51 determines whether the operation part 71 has been operated. Specifically, when the button for selecting the execution of the control mode in the operation unit 71 has been operated, the control unit 51 determines whether the operation signal output from the operation unit 71 has been received.

When the operation signal has been received, the control unit 51 executes the processing of step S22. When the operation signal is not received, the control unit 51 executes the processing of step S21 again.

In step S22, the control unit 51 stores the initial position of the back pad 12. Specifically, at least the angle of the back wall 12A with respect to the seat 11 is stored. After step S22 ends, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S23. In step S23, the control unit 51 executes the body shape detection mode. After step S23 ends, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S24.

In step S24, the control unit 51 controls the massage unit 20 in accordance with the control mode. The control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 to display the treatment point P corresponding to the user's body type level obtained by the body type detection mode. In step S25, the control unit 51 determines whether the control mode has ended. When it is determined that the control mode has ended, the control unit 51 transfers the process to step S26.

In step S26, the control unit 51 executes an end operation. The ending action includes the following action: through the adjustment device 60, the elements constituting the massage device 1 except for the back pad 12 are returned to the initial state. For example, the ending action includes at least one of the movement of the treatment mechanism 40, the movement of the foot pad 14, and the contraction of the air cushion 30. After step S26 ends, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S27.

In step S27, the control unit 51 determines the change in the position of the back pad 12 from the initial position. Specifically, the control unit 51 determines whether the angle of the back cushion 12 with respect to the seat 11 before the start of the control and after the end of the control has changed by a predetermined angle or more. The predetermined angle is, for example, 30 degrees. When it is determined that the initial position has changed by more than a predetermined angle, the control unit 51 shifts the process to step S28. When it is determined that this is not the case, the control unit 51 ends the control.

In step S28, the control unit 51 controls the display unit 72 so that the position information about the position of the back pad 12 is displayed. The position information about the position of the back pad 12 includes information indicating that the control performed in the control mode has ended, and information used to ask the user whether to return the back pad 12 to the initial position (hereinafter referred to as confirmation information). After step S28 ends, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S29.

In step S29, the control unit 51 determines whether the operation unit 71 has been operated. When the operation unit 71 is operated, the control unit 51 determines that the response information includes information requesting the back cushion 12 to return to the initial position. When it is determined that the operation unit 71 has been operated, the control unit 51 transfers the processing to step S30. When it is determined that the operation unit 71 has not been operated, the control unit 51 executes the process of step S29 again.

In step S30, the control unit 51 returns the back pad 12 to the initial position. After step S30 ends, the control unit 51 ends the control. (Modification)

In addition to the present embodiment, the present invention also includes the following modifications and combinations of at least two of the following modifications that are not inconsistent with each other.

The operating device 70 may include an input unit that can input information. The input unit is, for example, a touch panel or a dial with buttons. The input information is stored in the storage unit 52. The control unit 51 may control the display unit 72 to display the input information.

When the control unit 51 executes control in accordance with the predetermined first control mode, when the mode selection button is operated and a second control mode different from the first control mode is selected, the control in accordance with the second control mode may be executed. . The control unit 51 may ignore the operation of the mode selection button while executing the control corresponding to the predetermined first control mode.

The control executed by the control unit 51 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, when it is determined that the control mode has ended, the control unit 51 may omit the process of step S27 and execute the process of step S28.

In step S29, the control unit 51 may replace the operation of the operation unit 71 or additionally refer to whether the user is sitting on the seat 11 or not. In this modification, the seat 11 is provided with a load sensor. When the load measured by the load sensor becomes less than a predetermined value, the control unit 51 determines that the response information includes information requesting the back pad 12 to return to the initial position.

1: Massage device 10: Body part 11: Seat 12: back pad 12A, 15A: back wall 12B: shoulder wall 13: Handrail 13A: Forearm support 13B: Armrest base 14: Foot pad 15: Leg support 15B, 16B: side wall 16: Foot support 16A: bottom wall 20: Massage Department 30: Air cushion 31: 1st air cushion 32: 2nd air cushion 33: 3rd air cushion 34: 4th air cushion 35: 5th air cushion 36: 6th air cushion 37: 7th air cushion 38: 8th air cushion 40: treatment facility 41: Treatment block 42: Knead the ball 50: control device 51: Control Department 52: Storage Department 60: adjusting device 61: The first adjustment part 62: The second adjustment part 63: The third adjustment part 70: operating device 71: Operation Department 72: Display 73: connection line 80: Support 81: body 82: Installation of pillars 83: holding part P: Treatment point S11~S13, S21~S30: steps

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the massage device of the embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a flow chart of the control performed by the control unit in the body shape detection mode.

Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of massage-related information displayed by a display unit.

Fig. 5 is a diagram showing another example of massage-related information displayed by the display unit.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart of the control executed by the control unit in accordance with the control mode.

1: Massage device

10: Body part

11: Seat

12: back pad

12A, 15A: back wall

12B: shoulder wall

13: Handrail

13A: Forearm support

13B: Armrest base

14: Foot pad

15: Leg support

15B, 16B: side wall

16: Foot support

16A: bottom wall

31: 1st air cushion

32: 2nd air cushion

33: 3rd air cushion

34: 4th air cushion

35: 5th air cushion

36: 6th air cushion

37: 7th air cushion

38: 8th air cushion

70: operating device

71: Operation Department

72: Display

73: connection line

80: Support

81: body

82: Installation of pillars

83: holding part

Claims (6)

A control device is provided with a control part for controlling the massage device, the massage device is provided with: a back cushion, which can change the position relative to the seat; a massage part, which massages the body; and a display part, which displays information towards the user, The control unit controls the display unit to display position information about the position of the back pad when the control mode of the massage unit ends. For example, the control device of claim 1, wherein the position information includes confirmation information, and the confirmation information asks the user whether to return the position of the back pad to the initial position. Such as the control device of claim 2, wherein the control unit returns the back cushion to the initial position when the response information to the confirmation information includes information requesting to return to the initial position. Such as the control device of claim 1, wherein the control unit confirms whether the position of the back pad at the end of the control mode is either an initial position or a non-initial position, and when the position of the back pad is the non-initial position, Control the aforementioned display unit to display the aforementioned position information. The control device of claim 1, wherein the massage part includes a treatment mechanism that has been installed on the back pad, The control unit returns the treatment mechanism to the initial state when the control mode ends. A massage device provided with a control device as claimed in claim 1.

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