TWM544322U - Massage machine - Google Patents

Description

Massage machine

This new type relates to massage machines.

Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2013-208332 (Patent Document 1) discloses a riding massage device which can be combined with a massage system of a finger pressure system and a massaging massage machine by a relatively simple structure.

Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2004-357946 (Patent Document 2) discloses a gas massager which uses an air bag generally used in a gas massage machine, but does not allow the air bag not only when it is pressed against the site to be treated. The treated part feels the hardness of the surface of the air bag, and the inflation pressure of the air bag can be slightly uniformly loaded on the wide range of the treated site, and the gas massage machine which can improve the comfort of the massage applied to the treated site can be improved.

[Previous Technical Literature] [Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2013-208332

[Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2004-357946

Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2 describes a relationship between an airbag (air bladder) and a cushioning material. In particular, Patent Document 2 discloses that a cushioning material is placed on a side of a treated portion of an air bladder.

However, in recent years, the preferences of the subjects have also diversified. Especially in the winter, when the massage is to be performed, there is a problem that the airbag (air bag) is cold and the subject is uncomfortable.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine and a method for controlling an air bag, which are massage machines for providing a massage at a desired temperature to a subject.

(1)

A massage machine according to one aspect includes: a base portion; an air bag which is provided at the base portion and is freely expandable and contractible; and a planar heating member provided in the air bag.

In this case, when the airbag provided in the base portion is inflated, the gas in the airbag can be warmed by the planar heating member provided in the airbag. As a result, the subject can be massaged at a comfortable temperature.

(2)

A massage machine according to a second aspect is the massage machine according to the aspect, wherein the planar heating member is provided on a base portion side in the airbag.

In this case, since the planar heating member is provided on the base portion side, the gas of the airbag can be surely heated.

(3)

A massage machine according to a third aspect of the invention is the massager according to the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein the cushion member is provided in the airbag, and one or a plurality of planar heating members are disposed in the cushion member.

In this case, by providing the cushioning member, it is possible to provide cushioning properties to the subject. Moreover, it is possible to provide a cushioning and warming effect to the subject.

As a result, the change in treatment can be increased. Moreover, since the cushioning member is composed of a foaming member, cushioning properties and flexibility can be maintained.

(4)

A massage machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the cushioning member is provided in the airbag, and one or a plurality of faces are disposed on at least the appearance side of the cushioning member. Heating the member.

In this case, since the cushioning member is provided in the airbag, it is possible to provide cushioning properties to the subject, and since one or a plurality of planar heaters are disposed on the outer side of the cushioning member, the airbag can be effectively placed. The gas inside is warmed.

(5)

The fifth type of chair type massage machine is any one of the chair type massage machines according to any one of the first to fourth types, wherein the planar heating member is one or a plurality of sheet heaters and one or more At least one of the PTC heaters is configured.

In this case, the planar heating member includes one or a plurality of flaky heaters, one or a plurality of PTC heaters, and the like.

100‧‧‧(seat type) massage machine

200‧‧‧

250, 250a, 250b‧‧‧ waist bag

251‧‧‧Basic Department

252‧‧‧Expanded shrink bags

254‧‧‧Ethyl urethane foam

256‧‧‧PTC surface heating element

300‧‧‧Backrest

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of a chair type massage machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing an example of a waist balloon portion.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing an example of a waist balloon portion.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing an example of a waist balloon portion.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing another example of the waist balloon portion.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing another example of the waist balloon portion.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view showing another example of the waist balloon portion.

Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing another example of the waist balloon portion.

Fig. 9 is a schematic view showing another example of the waist balloon portion.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view showing another example of the waist balloon portion.

Hereinafter, the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. state. The same or corresponding portions in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In addition, in order to make the description easy to understand, in the drawings to be referred to below, the structure is simplified or schematically displayed, and some of the constituent elements are omitted. Moreover, the size ratio between the constituent elements shown in the respective drawings is not necessarily the actual size ratio.

[Embodiment]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of a chair type massage machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the chair type massage machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a seat cushion portion 200, a waist airbag portion 250, a backrest portion 300, a base portion 400, an arm treatment portion 500, an operation portion 700, and a bracket 800. And the foot pad portion 900.

In the following description, as shown in FIG. 1, in the chair type massage machine 100, the side where the seat cushion portion 200 is formed with the backrest portion 300 is set to the rear side (BACK), and the side of the rear side (BACK) is called the opposite side. For the front side (FRONT), set the left side (LEFT) and the right side (RIGHT), the upper side (UP), and the lower side (DOWN).

As shown in Fig. 1, the backrest portion 300 of the chair massage machine 100 is formed to support the shoulder, waist, and back of the subject, and can be raised or lowered in the front-rear direction. Further, a treatment member (a pair of massage balls) is mounted in the backrest portion 300, and is movable in the vertical direction along the guide rail. The treatment member is formed by a pair of massage balls, and is capable of performing various treatment operations such as kneading, tapping, and rolling.

The waist airbag portion 250 erected in the seat cushion portion 200 of Fig. 1 is provided with one or a plurality of repeatedly expanding expansion and contraction pockets 252 (gas treatment portions) (refer to Figs. 2 to 10) by which the expansion and contraction The bag 252 can support both the buttocks of the subject and the treatment. Further, the footrest portion 900 is pivotally supported by the front end of the seat cushion portion 200 and the base portion 400, and the footrest portion 900 itself is provided to be rotatable.

The foot pad portion 900 is provided with one or a plurality of repeatedly expanding and contracting bags 252 (not shown) similar to the waist bag portion 250, and the expandable and contracted bag 252 is used to treat the foot of the subject.

Further, the arm treatment unit 500 is erected on the left and right sides of the seat cushion portion 200 of Fig. 1 . Further, the arm treatment unit 500 is provided with one or a plurality of repeatedly expanding and contracting bags 252 (not shown) similar to the waist bag portion 250, and the expandable and contractible bag 252 supports the subject. The arm can be treated again.

Next, an example of the structure of the waist airbag portion 250 of the present embodiment will be described.

2, 3, and 4 are schematic views showing an example of the waist balloon portion 250.

Furthermore, Fig. 2 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist airbag portion 250 has contracted. That is, FIG. 2 is a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist airbag portion 250 is not actuated.

In addition, FIG. 3 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250 is inflated to the maximum extent, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket of the waist balloon portion 250 is activated to minimize expansion.

First, the waist bag portion 250 shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4 is attached to the frame to be a base or the resin member 251 (hereinafter referred to as a base portion) attached to the frame, and is expanded and contracted. A PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) planar heating element 256 is provided in the shrinkable bag 252 on the side of the base portion 251. In the present embodiment, the PTC planar heat generating element 256 is used. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other temperature adjusting devices such as a planar heater, a sheet heater, and a film heater may be used.

Here, the PTC planar heating element 256 has a property that the impedance value also rises when the temperature rises. As a result, since the temperature is gradually increased and the temperature is maintained at a predetermined temperature, the temperature adjustment circuit is not required, and the increase in cost can be suppressed. Moreover, since power consumption is also maintained constant, there is an advantage that power reduction can be achieved.

Then, as shown in FIG. 2, when the expansion/contraction bag 252 of the waist bag portion 250 is not in a state of being contracted, the power supply can be turned off or the PTC planar heating element 256 can be maintained at a low temperature. The term "low temperature" as used herein refers to a temperature which is in the same range as the body temperature of the human body, for example, in the range of 32 to 36 degrees.

Further, when the expansion/contraction bag 252 of the waist bag portion 250 is actuated, the expansion and contraction bag 252 repeats the state shown in Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 . Hereinafter, for the sake of explanation, the state of the expansion and contraction bag 252 of FIG. 3 is referred to as maximum expansion, and the state of the expansion and contraction bag 252 of FIG. 4 is referred to as minimum expansion. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of maximum expansion, the expansion and contraction pocket 252 has a thickness T1. As shown in FIG. 4, in the case of minimum expansion, the expansion and contraction pocket 252 has a thickness T2.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the expansion of the waist balloon portion 250 When the shrinkable bag 252 repeats the maximum expansion and the minimum expansion, the temperature of the PTC planar heat generating body 256 rises. As a result, the temperature of the gas in the expansion and contraction bag 252 can be directly heated.

Further, as shown in Fig. 4, when the expansion and contraction pocket 252 is at the minimum expansion, the pressure applied by the subject is controlled so that the body of the subject does not pass through even if the amount ART1 of the inflation and contraction pocket 252 is predicted to be recessed. The expansion and contraction bag 252 is in contact with the PTC planar heat generating body 256.

(other examples)

Next, another example of the structure of the waist airbag portion 250 shown in Figs. 2 to 4 will be described. In another example, a cushioning urethane foam 254 is further disposed in the expansion and contraction bag 252 as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4.

5, 6 and 7 are schematic views showing other examples of the waist balloon portion 250.

Furthermore, Fig. 5 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250a has contracted. That is, Fig. 5 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250a is not actuated.

In addition, FIG. 6 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250a is inflated to the maximum extent, and FIG. 7 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250a is activated to minimize expansion.

First, as shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the waist bag portion 250a is attached to the frame to be the base or the base portion 251 attached to the frame, and the expansion and contraction bag 252 is attached to the expansion and contraction bag 252. Department 251 The side is provided with an urethane foam 254. Further, a PTC planar heat generating body 256 is provided inside the urethane foam 254.

Next, as shown in Fig. 5, in the case where the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250a has contracted, the thickness T11 of the material of the cushioning urethane foam 254 body is depressed by the pressure of the subject. The amount is ABST1. The subject can feel the cushioning property by the amount of depression ABST1.

In this case, the PTC planar heating element 256 can also be powered off or maintained at a low temperature by the choice of the subject. In the case where the temperature is maintained by the low temperature, the subject can feel both the cushioning property and the warming effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, when the expansion/contraction bag 252 of the waist bag portion 250a is repeatedly subjected to maximum expansion and minimum expansion, the temperature of the PTC planar heating element 256 is further increased. As a result, the temperature of the gas in the expansion and contraction bag 252 can be indirectly warmed.

Further, as shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, the expansion and contraction pocket 252 is in a state of minimum expansion. Even if the pressure of the subject is applied, the expansion and contraction pocket 252 is recessed by the amount of depression ART1, and does not react with the urethane. Foam 254 is in contact.

(other examples)

Next, another example of the structure of the waist bag portions 250 and 250a as shown in Figs. 2 to 7 will be described. In other examples, the cushioning urethane foam in the expansion and contraction bag 252 as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 On the outer side of the 254, a PTC planar heating element 256 is disposed.

8, 9 and 10 are schematic views showing other examples of the waist balloon portion 250.

Fig. 8 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist airbag portion 250b has contracted. That is, Fig. 8 is a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist airbag portion 250b is not actuated.

In addition, FIG. 9 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250b is inflated to the maximum extent, and FIG. 10 shows a state in which the expansion and contraction pocket 252 of the waist balloon portion 250b is in a state of minimal expansion.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8 , 9 and 10 , the waist bag portion 250 b is attached to the frame serving as a base or the base portion 251 attached to the frame, and the expansion and contraction bag 252 is attached to the base of the expansion and contraction bag 252. A urethane foam 254 is provided on the side of the portion 251. Further, on the outer side of the urethane foam 254, a plurality of PTC planar heat generating bodies 256 which are subdivided into a plurality of pieces are provided.

Next, as shown in Fig. 8, in the case where the inflation-contracting bag 252 of the waist bag portion 250b has contracted, the thickness T11 of the material of the cushioning urethane foam 254 body is depressed by the pressure of the subject. The amount is ABST1. The subject can feel the cushioning property by the amount of depression ABST1.

In this case, the subdivided PTC planar heating element 256 can also be powered off or maintained at a low temperature by the choice of the subject. In the case where the temperature is maintained by the low temperature, the subject can feel both the cushioning property and the warming effect.

Also, because it is subdivided, there is no hindrance to the urethane foam. The cushioning condition of 254 is generated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, when the expansion/contraction bag 252 of the waist bag portion 250b is repeatedly subjected to maximum expansion and minimum expansion, the temperature of the PTC planar heating element 256 is further increased. As a result, the temperature of the gas in the expansion and contraction bag 252 can be directly heated.

As described above, in the massaging machine 100 of the present embodiment, the expansion and contraction bag 252 provided in the base portion 251 is expanded, and the expansion and contraction bag can be formed by the PTC planar heating element 256 provided in the expansion and contraction bag 252. The gas in 252 is heated directly or indirectly. As a result, the subject can be massaged at a comfortable temperature.

Moreover, by providing the urethane foam 254, it is possible to provide cushioning properties to the subject. Moreover, it is possible to provide a cushioning and warming effect to the subject. As a result, the change in treatment can be increased. Further, since the urethane foam 254 is provided in the expansion and contraction bag 252, it is possible to provide cushioning properties to the subject, and one or a plurality of PTC planar heating elements 256 are disposed in the urethane foam 254. The appearance side is so that the gas in the expansion and contraction bag 252 can be efficiently heated.

Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

For example, the urethane foam 254 is not limited to a foamable material, and other cushioning cloths, materials, and the like such as a sponge may be used.

Further, although the waist bag portions 250 to 250b have been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to the respective airbag portions of the foot pad portion 900, the arm treatment portion 500, the backrest portion 300, and the cushion portion 200.

Further, in the present embodiment, the chair type massage machine 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an airbag portion of any other massage machine.

(correspondence between each component of the embodiment and each component of the request)

In the present invention, the chair type massage machine 100 corresponds to a [massage machine], the seat cushion portion 200 corresponds to a [seat portion], the backrest portion 300 corresponds to a [backrest portion], and the base portion 251 corresponds to a [base portion]. ], the expansion and contraction bag 252 corresponds to [balloon], the urethane foam 254 corresponds to [buffer member], and the PTC planar heat element 256 corresponds to [planar heating member], and FIG. 4, FIG. 7 and FIG. The 10 display corresponds to [minimum expansion], FIGS. 3, 6, and 9 show [maximum expansion], and FIGS. 2, 5, and 8 show [minimum contraction].

The preferred embodiment of the present invention is as described above, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiment. Various other embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Further, in the present embodiment, the actions and effects achieved by the configuration of the present invention have been described. However, these actions and effects are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

250‧‧‧ waist bag

251‧‧‧Basic Department

252‧‧‧Expanded shrink bags

256‧‧‧PTC surface heating element

T1‧‧‧ thickness

Claims (5)

A massage machine comprising: a base portion; an airbag that is provided at the base portion and freely expandable and contractible; and a planar heating member provided in the airbag. The massage machine of claim 1, wherein the planar heating member is provided on the base portion side of the airbag. A massage machine according to claim 1, wherein a cushioning member is provided in the airbag, and one or a plurality of planar heating members are disposed in the cushioning member. A massage machine according to claim 1, wherein a cushioning member is provided in the airbag, and one or a plurality of planar heating members are disposed on at least an appearance side of the cushioning member. The massaging machine of claim 1, wherein the planar heating member is composed of at least one of a plurality of sheet heaters and one and a plurality of PTC heaters.