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  • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
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  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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Definitions

• the invention relates to a massaging device suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles) in a stretched or slightly bent leg.
• Achilles tendon Latin Tendo calcanei, Tendo musculi tricipitis surae or Tendo Achillis
• Musculus triceps surae three-headed calf muscle
• gastrocnemius two-headed calf muscle
• soleus muscle Musculus soleus
• the massage device takes place there by means of ergonomically adapted to a body part massage forms.
• the leg is immediately placed six rollers whose axis of rotation extends horizontally and at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the leg.
• the Achilles tendon should be massaged.
• An object of the invention is therefore to provide a massaging device whose applicability is simplified and which can be operated more easily.
• the object is achieved by a massaging device according to the independent claim 1.
• the dependent claims may further develop the invention in aspects which are in part independent of each other. Proposed is thus a massaging device suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles) with a stretched or slightly bent leg, the massager comprising:
• Two housing at least partially superior massaging devices, which are driven by a motor about each rotation axis, wherein the axes of rotation relative to
• leg rest location and massage site facilitates the application.
• the vertical orientation of the axes of rotation allows operation of the massaging devices to at least partially decouple the weight force applied by the leg to the drive movement of the
• the invention may be further developed in that at least one of the massage devices - preferably a total of two
• Massaging devices -a plurality of massage heads, preferably each having three massage heads, wherein one of the massage heads, preferably all
• Massage heads is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation.
• the free rotation of the massage heads allows the reduction of friction between the skin and the massage heads.
• the choice of three massage heads for each massage device may therefore be advantageous because the envelope of the three massage heads has the right degree of An horrvarianz, such as the envelope of only two massage heads or the envelope of four massage heads, both but also each advantageous for other applications and of course can not leave the idea of the invention.
• the massage heads each have a cylindrical surface which is at the same time a massage contact surface. It is understood that the cylindrical shape only as a first approximation of the shape of the
• Cylindrical shape may preferably be in a range between 1 cm and 15 cm.
• the proposed vertical alignment of the axes of rotation it is possible in another preferred aspect that the massage heads, but at least a massage head against the restoring force of a spring element from its rest position are deflected.
• the spring elements may be formed as spiral springs. Depending on the choice of spring force or restoring force, a very relaxed or firm massage of the Achilles tendon can take place.
• At least one massage head is attached to the massage device by latching means or a screw connection and can be removed by hand. In particular, this may be easier to clean the massage heads.
• Adjusting means height-adjustable connected to the housing depending on the leg and in particular on calf form, an optimal height of the support surface relative to the massage rollers can thus be selected. Also preferred is a further development of the invention according to which the storage device is adjustable by adjusting means in their distance from the massage devices. This also makes it possible to adapt to the shape and length of different legs.
• the massager of the type described above is advantageously on the ground or on a chair o. set up and the user sits or lies in front of the device.
• the massager of the type described above is advantageously on the ground or on a chair o. set up and the user sits or lies in front of the device.
• Storage device has a storage surface whose plane spans an angle to the ground, which is adjustable by adjusting means. As a result, for example, a user sitting on the chair and operate the device standing on the ground.
• the massage device and in particular the massage heads can be heated.
• heating elements heating resistors can be used, as they are known from the field of other skilled in the art technical devices, such as heated blankets or pillows.
• Heating resistors with or without the person skilled in the PTC function or "Positive Temperature Coefficient Function” may also also heating wires, heating cords, heating foils, radiant heater, fan heater or the waste heat of
• Bulbs are used for heating.
• the massaging device and in particular the massage heads can be cooled.
• cooling are about Peltier elements or blower in question.
• a recess or means for attachment to the massage heads may be provided, into which or with the aid of which cooling units which were previously cooled in a refrigerator or freezer can be placed for use as a coolant on the massager.
• the invention can be supplemented by the fact that the massage heads are equipped with bulbs whose waste heat for heating the skin contacting surfaces of the massage device can be used.
• a development of the invention can provide in a further aspect that the direction of rotation of the two massage device can be switched by means of a switching element.
• an electric motor for operating at least one of the two massage devices is present in the housing.
• Fig. 2 is a massaging device in a perspective side view
• Fig. 3 shows the massager of FIG. 1 in a perspective side view.
• FIG. 1 shows in highly schematic form a massaging device 1 suitable for the massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles), not explicitly shown here, with the leg 7 extended.
• the massaging device 1 has a housing 2 with a housing bottom 103 "(see Fig. 2) for placement on a flat surface 4. Furthermore, two massage devices 3, 3 'projecting at least partially over the housing 2 are provided (only one massage device 3 is shown).
• the rotary axes 5 are approximately perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction 6 of the leg 7, wherein the massage devices 3, 3 'are arranged on the housing 2 and to each other, the Achilles tendon at least partially between them Furthermore, one is arranged on the housing 2 Shelf 8 shown, which is provided for leg rest during the massage. Shown is still a massage head 9 is freely rotatably mounted about a rotation axis 10.
• the massage head 9 has a cylindrical surface which has a
• a motor adjustment in or against the direction of the arrow 12 can be made to achieve a kind of pitch circle movement in an area under the Achilles tendon. This can advantageously contribute to the application of the massage even more convenient so that no or at least less leg twisting or movement is required to achieve an optimal treatment result.
• FIG. 2 shows an alternative massaging device 1 with two massage devices 3, 3 'and a total of six massage heads 9.
• the depositing device 8 is embodied there in a circular manner with a flat upper depositing surface 15. It is understood that the said flat training in addition to the planar design also includes concave or convex surfaces.
• a removable washable plastic cover for the storage device 8, not shown here, may facilitate cleaning of the massage device.
• the storage device may also have other shapes, such as a pillow shape, not shown here.
• shelf is preferably soft and easily wiped with water.
• Direction of rotation of the two massage devices 3, 3 ' is switchable by means of a switching element 13. With the switching element, the massager 1 is also switched on and off as well as by multiple taps in different
• the storage device 8 is connected via adjustable means 120 height adjustable with the housing 2.
• the adjusting means 120 are here as six paired guide rails 130 with a locking means in Formed a locking device 14, wherein the locking device 14 runs in a paired guide rail 130, whereby the storage device 8 in its distance from the massage devices 3, 3 'continuously in the direction of arrow (arrow 16) is adjustable.
• the said operation of the massager can be controlled by a program, for example.
• Ultrasound by means for generating a pulse perceived as a shock at the respective massage head and / or similar means and also a preheating can be carried out by the program or manually unmanaged, for example by means of suitable controls.
• control signals can be configured as light, radio wave or ultrasonic signals.
• the massager can be controlled by means of a foot control, wherein the foot control can be provided on the massager as a toe, forefoot, metatarsal or heel control and, for example by means of buttons or toggle switch or other known switching elements can be executed.
• the foot control can be adapted to different lengths of legs or feet by means of suitable adjusting means, such that their operation can equally well be carried out by persons of different sizes.
• a transparent or partially transparent cover made of plastic which on the massager with
• the Cover may be provided, in particular, to reduce the cooling of the foot and / or the calf, for example by draft, or to prevent it altogether.
• the massager is equipped with at least one footmuff or an optionally still heatable foot sock.

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