WO2020066325A1 - Massage device - Google Patents

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WO2020066325A1
WO2020066325A1 PCT/JP2019/031252 JP2019031252W WO2020066325A1 WO 2020066325 A1 WO2020066325 A1 WO 2020066325A1 JP 2019031252 W JP2019031252 W JP 2019031252W WO 2020066325 A1 WO2020066325 A1 WO 2020066325A1
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稲田 二千武
松下 剛
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    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL 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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  • the present invention relates to a massage device, more specifically, there is no fear that an air cell deforms a cushion member and sinks, the structure and a manufacturing process of the massage device can be simplified, and the air cell can be arranged at a desired position.
  • the present invention relates to a massage device that can use a cushion member having a material, thickness, and hardness.
  • Patent Literature 1 discloses a base provided with a neck support and a head support, and a support plate in which a central portion in a left-right direction is attached to the neck support and left and right plate portions are vertically rotatable around the central portion. And, a fir member provided on the left and right plate portions of the support plate, and a neck fir member on the left and right plate portions of the support plate by being arranged and expanded and contracted between the neck support portion and the support plate.
  • an air massager that includes an airbag that rotates up and down, and an air supply and exhaust unit that supplies and exhausts air to and from the airbag, and the support plate is formed of a flexible material.
  • Patent Literature 2 discloses an airbag provided on a mat body made of a soft material, in which a plate-shaped member that is not easily bent is provided on a mat body, and an airbag is mounted on the plate-shaped member. There is disclosed a massage device in which the body is expanded and contracted by an air supply and exhaust means.
  • the mat body provided below the airbag (that is, below the thickness direction of the airbag) is formed of a soft material, so that the airbag is inflated.
  • the airbag deforms the mat body and sinks, and the massage force due to the inflation of the airbag is reduced.
  • the airbag is attached to the plate-shaped member to prevent the airbag from sinking.
  • it is necessary to dispose the plate-shaped member in the concave portion of the mat body so that there is a problem that the structure of the mat body becomes complicated and the manufacturing process becomes complicated.
  • the position of the airbag is limited to the concave portion of the mat body, there is a problem that the airbag cannot be installed at a desired position.
  • it is necessary to use a special mat having a special shape provided with a concave portion there is a problem that a mat body having a desired material, thickness, and hardness cannot be used.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and there is no possibility that an air cell (airbag) deforms a cushion member (mat body) and sinks, so that the structure and manufacturing process of the cushion member can be simplified,
  • the present invention provides a massage device in which an air cell can be arranged at the position of the above, and a cushion member having a desired material, thickness and hardness can be used.
  • the invention according to claim 1 is an air cell which can be inflated by supplying air, An air cell holding plate disposed below the air cell to prevent the air cell from expanding downward.
  • the present invention relates to a massage device, wherein a cushion member is provided below the fixed base as an integral part or separate from the fixed base.
  • the invention according to claim 2 relates to the massage device according to claim 1, wherein the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated by screwing.
  • the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, when the user lays down on the mat, the air cell has two portions in the height direction of the user's body at a portion from the chest to the abdomen of the user lying down. Are provided, 3.
  • the massage device includes the air cell that can be expanded by the supply of air, and the air cell holding plate that is arranged below the air cell and that prevents the air cell from expanding downward. Further, it is possible to prevent sinking of the air cell when the air cell is inflated, and to provide a user with excellent massage power. Since the massage device includes the air cell and the fixed base for fixing the air cell holding plate, which are arranged below the air cell holding plate, the fixed base serves as a cushioning material, and discomfort of the air cell holding plate caused when the air cell expands. It is possible to prevent swaying and provide the user with good sleeping comfort. Since the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated, the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base can be handled as a unit.
  • the structure and manufacturing process of the massage device can be simplified, and the air cell is positioned at the position of the recess. It is not limited to this and can be arranged at a desired position.
  • the cushion member is provided below the fixed base as an integral part or separate from the fixed base, the cushioning property of the massage device can be further enhanced, and the air cell can be more reliably inflated. Can be prevented from shaking.
  • a cushion member having a desired material, thickness, and hardness can be used, and a massage device that meets the needs of the user can be provided.
  • the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated by screwing, the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are more firmly integrated.
  • the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are more firmly integrated.
  • two air cells are provided in a portion extending from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user when the user lies on the mat in the height direction of the user's body. Since a body motion sensor is provided between the two air cells so as to extend in the width direction of the user's body, the whole body of the user can be massaged effectively and comfortably, In addition, when the two air cells are inflated, there is no possibility that the body motion sensor will be compressed by the air cells and be damaged, so that the body movement of the user during sleep can be more easily measured.
  • A is a cross-sectional view of the massage device according to the present invention
  • B is an enlarged view of a main part of A.
  • It is a top view which shows the attachment position of an air cell holding plate.
  • It is a top view which shows the attachment position of a body motion sensor.
  • It is a top view which shows the attachment position of an air cell.
  • It is a perspective view of a fixed base and a cushion member. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the usage method of the massage apparatus which concerns on this invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massage device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the massage device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the massage device according to the present invention, and
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a mounting position of the air cell holding plate.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a mounting position of the body motion sensor.
  • FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a mounting position of the air cell.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the fixed base and the cushion member.
  • a massage device (1) includes an air cell (2) that can be inflated by air supply, and an air cell (2) disposed below the air cell (2).
  • a cushion member (5) is provided integrally with or separate from the fixed base (4).
  • the vertical direction of the drawing is referred to as a vertical direction (A) (thickness direction)
  • one direction perpendicular to the vertical direction is referred to as a horizontal direction (B)
  • the vertical direction (A) and the horizontal direction (B) are referred to.
  • the vertical direction is referred to as the front-back direction (C).
  • the massage device (1) includes an air supply unit (6) for supplying air to the air cell (2), and an operation unit (O) for operating a power supply of the massage device (1) and a massage by the air cell (2). 7).
  • the air supply means (6) any means can be used as long as it can supply air to the air cell (2), for example, a pump or the like.
  • the operating means (7) is provided integrally or separately (wired or wireless) with the massage device (1), and is turned on / off by the user or operated by the air cell (2) by the user. It is a remote control that can operate the time and type of massage.
  • the remote control may be any as long as it can operate the massage device (1).
  • the remote control may be a remote control dedicated to the massage device (1), or may be a smartphone or a tablet terminal.
  • the operating means (7) is configured to be able to communicate with a control unit (8) described later.
  • the heater (9), the mat (10), the body motion sensor (11), and the air cell (2) are arranged in order from the top and bottom (A).
  • the heater (9) is disposed above the mat (10) and is used to warm the body of the user.
  • the provision of the heater (9) allows the user to receive a massage or sleep more comfortably. It is desirable that the heater (9) can be set to ON / OFF and the degree of heating by the operating means (7).
  • the location of the heater (9) is not particularly limited, and may be any location as long as it can warm the body of the user. In addition, since the massage by the massage device (1) according to the present invention can be performed without the heater (9), the heater (9) is not necessarily provided.
  • the mat (10) is provided below the heater (9).
  • the thickness and material of the mat (10) are not particularly limited as long as the mat can support the user's body when the user lies down on the massage device (1), and any mat can be used.
  • the mat (10) may be a single mat or may be divided in the left-right direction (B).
  • the massage by the massage device (1) according to the present invention can be performed without the mat (10), so that the mat (10) is not necessarily provided.
  • the mat (10) is not provided, the user lies directly on the air cell (2), or a cloth or a towel such as a sheet is placed on the air cell (2) instead of the mat (10), and the massage device (1) is used. ) Can be used.
  • the body motion sensor (11) is provided below the mat (10).
  • the body movement sensor (11) is configured to be able to communicate with the control unit (8).
  • the body motion sensor (11) is an airbag-shaped pressure sensor for reading a change in air pressure, and is a rod extending in the front-rear direction (C) (that is, the width direction of the user's body). It is shaped and arranged so as to be located between the user's back and waist.
  • the control unit (8) to be described later moves the body movement information (sleep).
  • Information is output.
  • the control unit (8) receives the body motion information (sleep information) output from the body motion sensor (11), and provides a massage corresponding to the body motion information (sleep information) to the user.
  • the air cell (2) is provided below the mat (10).
  • the air cell (2) is connected to an air supply means (6) via an air hose (12), and is configured to expand when air is supplied from the air supply means (6).
  • the material of the air cell (2) is not particularly limited, and may be any material as long as it is made of, for example, nylon or urethane, and can be expanded by being supplied with air.
  • a side member (13) may be provided on the side surface of the massage device (1) for holding the air hose (12) and improving the cushioning property of the massage device (1).
  • the material of the side member (13) is not particularly limited.
  • the side member (13) is formed of a material having excellent cushioning properties, such as urethane, which is generally used for mattresses, beds, futons, sofas and the like.
  • the location of the air cell (2) is not particularly limited, and any location can be used as long as the user can lift and massage the body of the user by inflating the air cell (2) when the user lies down on the massage device (1). May be arranged. From the viewpoint that the user's body can be massaged effectively, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user lies down on the massage device (1), the air cell (2) extends from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user. Two parts are provided in the height direction of the user's body (ie, the left-right direction (B)), and the height direction of the user's body (ie, the left-right direction (B)) is provided on the legs of the user. Is desirably provided.
  • the air cell (2) Since the air cell (2) is provided at least at the three places, the whole body of the user can be massaged effectively and comfortably.
  • the air cell (2) When the air cell (2) is provided at the above-mentioned location, it is desirable that the body motion sensor (11) be provided between two air cells (2) provided at a portion from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user.
  • the body movement sensor (11) By providing the body movement sensor (11) at the above position, when the two air cells (2) are inflated, there is no possibility that the body movement sensor (11) will be damaged by being pressed by the air cells (2), The body movement during sleep can be more easily measured.
  • the air cell (2) is integrated with an air cell holding plate (3) described later and a fixed base (4).
  • the air cell (2) can be firmly fixed at a desired position, and the air cell (2) is massaged during massage. There is no possibility of unintentional movement, and the user can be massaged more effectively and comfortably.
  • the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4) these can be handled as a unit, and handling such as use and replacement becomes easy.
  • the integration method is not particularly limited, and any method can be used as long as they can be integrated, such as by bonding the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4).
  • the most preferable method of integrating the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4) is a method of integrating by screwing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a hole (21) is provided in the air cell (2), a screw is passed through the hole (21), and a screw is inserted into a hole provided in the fixed base (4). Through it, tighten it with a nut from the lower side of the fixed base (4) to integrate it.
  • the air cell By integrating the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixing base (4) by screwing, the air cell can be fixed more firmly than the adhesive, and the air cell (2) expands. Thus, it is possible to more reliably prevent the air cell holding plate (3) from unintentionally swinging and giving the user discomfort.
  • the air cell holding plate (3) is provided below the air cell (2), and is integrated with the air cell (2) and the fixed base (4).
  • the air cell holding plate (3) is provided to prevent the air cell (2) from sinking downward (expanding downward) when the air cell (2) expands. Therefore, the air cell holding plate (3) is made of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), acrylic resin, ABS resin, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), etc. Or a material such as metal such as thermosetting resin such as phenol resin (PF), epoxy resin (EP), and melamine resin (MF), and is harder than a cushion member (5) described later.
  • the air cell (2) is formed so as to be able to prevent the air cell (2) from sinking downward (expanding downward) when inflated.
  • the location of the air cell holding plate (3) is not particularly limited, and at least so that the air cell (2) can be prevented from sinking downward (expanding downward) when the air cell (2) expands. As long as it is provided below the air cell (2), it may be arranged at any place. From the viewpoint of easy handling of the massage device (1), as shown in FIG. 4, the air cell holding plate (3) is desirably divided into a plurality of sheets. By dividing and arranging the air cell holding plate (3), the massage device (1) can be folded or rolled up, so that the use and storage of the massage device (1) is facilitated, and the handleability is improved.
  • the air cell holding plate (3) is integrated with the air cell (2) and the fixed base (4).
  • the air cell holding plate (3) is provided with a hole (31) through which screws are passed (see FIG. 4). .
  • the air cell holding plate (3) is arranged in three parts, and the air cell for head (22) and the back and shoulders are placed on the three divided air cell holding plates (3).
  • An air cell (23), an air cell (24) for the waist and hips, an air cell (25) for the thigh, an air cell (26) for the back of the knee, and an air cell (27) for the calf are respectively arranged and screwed together.
  • the fixed base (4) is provided below the air cell holding plate (3), and is integrated with the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3).
  • the fixing base (4) is provided for fixing the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3).
  • the fixed base (4) is formed of a material softer than the air cell holding plate (3). Since the fixed base (4) is softer than the air cell holding plate (3), the air cell holding plate (3) that may be generated when the air cell (2) expands on the air cell holding plate (3) formed of a hard material. Can be prevented, and a more effective and comfortable massage can be provided to the user. Therefore, it is desirable that the fixed base (4) is made of a material softer than the air cell holding plate (3), such as a nonwoven fabric such as felt or other fibers.
  • the fixed base (4) is integrated with the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3).
  • a hole (not shown) for passing screws is provided in the fixed base (4), and this hole is provided. The nut is tightened from below the fixed base through the screw to integrate the fixed base (4), the air cell holding plate (3) and the air cell (2).
  • the cushion member (5) is provided below the fixed base (4), integrally with or separate from the fixed base (4). Since the cushion member (5) is arranged below the fixed base (4), the air cell holding plate which may be generated when the air cell (2) inflates on the air cell holding plate (3) formed of a rigid material. (3) The shaking can be more reliably prevented, and a more effective and comfortable massage can be provided to the user. In addition, the comfort of the massage device (1) can be improved, and a more comfortable sleep can be provided to the user.
  • the cushion member (5) is desirably formed of a material softer than the air cell holding plate (3).
  • the cushion member (5) is generally used for a mattress, a bed, a futon, a sofa, and the like.
  • the cushion member (5) used as a separate body may be dedicated to the massage device (1), may be a bed, a mattress, a futon, or the like at home, and may function as a cushion member. Any material can be used.
  • the cushion member (5) When the cushion member (5) is provided integrally with the fixed base (4), it is desirable to fix the cushion member (5) and the fixed base (4) by bonding. When the cushion member (5) and the fixed base (4) are fixed by bonding, it is desirable to bond at least the cushion member (5) and the left and right ends (14) of the fixed base (4) (see FIG. 7). By fixing the cushion member (5) and the fixing base (4) by bonding, the possibility of damaging the cushion member (5) is reduced. When fixing the cushion member (5) and the fixing base (4) by screwing, it is necessary to provide a hole in the cushion member (5), and the hole may damage the cushion member (5). Fixation is undesirable.
  • the massage device (1) includes a control unit (8).
  • the control unit (8) is configured to be able to communicate with the operating means (7) and the body movement sensor (11).
  • the control unit (8) includes a CPU, a memory (storage unit), and the like, and controls the entire massage device (1).
  • the control unit (8) is connected to the air supply means (6).
  • the control unit (8) receives the information input to the operation means (7), and controls the air supply means (6) according to the input information. It is configured to operate and provide a desired massage.
  • the control unit (8) may have one or more USB ports. Since the USB port is formed, it can be connected to an external device or the like. Further, the control unit (8) may be provided with a speaker having a talking function. This allows the speaker to provide audio guidance on the massage course, the user's sleep information, and the like.
  • the massage device (1) according to the present invention may include a microphone.
  • a sound (sleep information such as snoring) generated from the user during sleep is detected, and a sound (sleep information) generated from the user is output to the control unit (8).
  • the microphone may be provided in another device such as a smartphone, and in this case, it is preferable to arrange the microphone at a position higher than the user because it is easier to collect sound. Further, a microphone for a voice recognition function may be used. Thereby, it is possible to operate in place of the operation means (7).
  • the massage device (1) according to the present invention may include, for example, a thermometer, an electroencephalograph, an ultrasonic detector, and the like in order to acquire sleep information.
  • the memory of the control unit (8) is configured to store data relating to the massage course, and can store a plurality (arbitrary number) of massage courses downloaded by a smartphone or the like.
  • These massage courses are programs created by the seller of the massage device (1) and the like, and are for executing each air cell (2) and each heater (9) in a predetermined procedure. For example, as a massage course, a good morning course, a good night course, a posture improvement course, a pelvis course, and the like are prepared according to the purpose.
  • the massage device (1) when the user lies down on the upper surface of the massage device (1), the user sets the expected wake-up time using the operation means (7) before going to sleep, and “ When "Course” is selected, “Good night course” is executed. Thereafter, when the user sleeps on the massage device (1), the control unit (8) acquires the sleep information of the user from the microphone or the body motion sensor (11), and evaluates the sleep state of the user. One massage course is automatically selected from a plurality of massage courses, and the selected massage course is executed when the user wakes up and presses the START button of the operation means (7). ing.
  • control unit (8) obtains sleep information of the user from a microphone or a body motion sensor (11) and stores the sleep information in a memory, and sleep state evaluation means for evaluating the sleep state of the user And a control unit capable of outputting a control method of the air cell, and a transmission / reception unit capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from the operation unit (7).
  • the acquisition unit acquires sounds (sleep information) generated from the user by the microphone at predetermined time intervals and stores the sounds in the memory, and also uses the body motion sensor (11) to transmit the user's body motion information (sleep information) at the predetermined time intervals. Is performed to obtain and store it in the memory.
  • the memory stores the sleep information of the user during the sleep on the first day of the day, and also stores the sleep information of the user during the past sleep.
  • the sleep state evaluation means performs control for evaluating the sleep state of the user based on the sound (sleep information) generated from the user and the body movement information (sleep information) of the user stored in the memory. For example, using a sound (sleep information) generated from the user and body movement information (sleep information) of the user, a sleep time, a sleep time, a sleep latency, an awakening time, a wake-up time, an awakening latency, an awakening time, The number of premature awakenings, the total sleep time, the number of turnovers, the number of body movements, the apnea time, the respiratory rate, the pulse rate, and the heart rate are calculated as a sleep state using, for example, the kernel method.
  • the sleep state may be evaluated only by the sound (sleep information) generated, or the sleep state may be evaluated only by the body movement information (sleep information) of the user.
  • the generated sound (sleep information) and the user With the body motion information (sleep information) the sleep state can be accurately evaluated.
  • the bedtime is the time when the user enters the bed.
  • the sleeping time is the time when the user falls asleep.
  • the sleep latency is the time from when the user goes to bed to when he falls asleep.
  • the awakening time is the time when the user finally awakens.
  • the wake-up time is the time when the user finally leaves the bed.
  • the leaving latency is the time from when the user finally wakes up until he leaves the bed.
  • the midway awakening time is the total awakening time from the time of falling asleep to the time of awakening.
  • the number of times of awakening in the middle is the number of times of awakening from the time of falling asleep to the time of awakening.
  • the total sleep time is a time obtained by subtracting the halfway awake time from the time from the sleep time to the awake time.
  • the number of times of turning over is the number of times of turning over from the sleep onset time to the awakening time that does not include the halfway awakening time.
  • the number of body movements is the number of body movements (coarse body movements and fine body movements) between the time of falling asleep and the time of awakening that do not include the time of awakening.
  • the apnea time is the total time of the apnea state from the time of falling asleep to the time of awakening.
  • the respiratory rate is the user's respiratory rate during sleep.
  • the pulse rate is the pulse rate of the sleeping user.
  • the heart rate is the heart rate of the user during sleep.
  • the control means selects one massage course from the plurality of massage courses based on the evaluation result of the sleep state evaluation means, and based on the selected massage course, the plurality of air cells (2) and the air supply means (6). ) Control. For example, when the sleep state evaluation means determines that the sleep was a deep sleep based on the accumulated sleep information of the user, the user selects the “good morning course” as an appropriate massage course, and selects the selected “good morning course”. Is executed when the user wakes up and presses the START button of the operation means (7).
  • the sleep state evaluation means determines that the sleep was a light sleep based on the accumulated sleep information of the user
  • the user selects the ⁇ mood refreshing course '' as an appropriate massage course
  • the "clean course" is executed when the user wakes up and presses the START button of the operation means (7).
  • the control means may have an AI function, and one massage course may be selected from a plurality of massage courses based on the AI function.
  • control means performs a morning wave (operation to wake up) a little before (before) the scheduled wake-up time set in the memory (when it is optimal to wake up the user from the evaluation result).
  • a morning wave operation to wake up
  • the operation of the morning wave is stopped.
  • the START button of the operation means (7) is pressed thereafter, the selected massage course is executed. That is, the operation of raising the air cell is performed, and then the massage operation is performed.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a method of using the massage device (1) according to the present invention.
  • the user sets the expected wake-up time (for example, 7:00 on weekdays) using the operation means (7) before sleeping (step S101).
  • the scheduled wake-up time (for example, 7:00) may be set in advance in the massage device (1) as the daily scheduled wake-up time.
  • step S102 it is determined whether or not the START button of the operation means (7) has been pressed in order to perform a massage so that the user can sleep comfortably before sleeping.
  • the "good night course” selected using the operation means (7) is executed (step S103).
  • the "good night course” is executed for a predetermined time (7 minutes to 10 minutes)
  • the execution of the "good night course” ends (step S104).
  • the parasympathetic nerve of the user is stimulated, and falling asleep is promoted.
  • step S104 When the process of step S104 is completed, or when it is determined that the START button is not pressed in the process of step S102 (that is, when the user sleeps without doing anything before sleeping), when the user sleeps, Sound (sleep information) generated from the user by the microphone is acquired at predetermined time intervals and stored in the memory, and body motion information (sleep information) of the user is acquired by the body motion sensor (11) at predetermined time intervals. And stored in the memory (step S105).
  • the control unit determines whether or not it is in an optimal state to wake up the user from the sleep information before the set scheduled wake-up time (for example, at 6:50) (step S106). ). When it is determined that the state is not the optimum state, the process returns to the step S105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is the optimum state, the control means does not perform a massage operation such as twisting the body, but sequentially from the head to the foot in order to wake up the user from the sleeping state. A good morning wave, which is a moving operation (wake-up operation), is performed (step S107).
  • control means determines whether or not the user has woken up and pressed the STOP button of the operation means (7) (step S108). When it is determined that the STOP button has not been pressed, the process of step S107 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the STOP button has been pressed, the good morning wave is stopped (step S109).
  • the control means determines whether or not the START button of the operation means (7) has been pressed (step S110).
  • the sleep state evaluation means determines the sleep state of the user based on the sound (sleep information) generated from the user and the body movement information (sleep information) of the user stored in the memory. Is evaluated, and the control means selects one massage course from among the plurality of massage courses and executes the selected massage course so as to provide the user with an exhilarating awakening (step S111). Thereby, the parasympathetic nerve of the user is stimulated, and the user can wake up clearly.
  • step S111 ends or when it is determined in step S110 that the START button has not been pressed (that is, when there is no morning time and massage is not performed), this flowchart is ended. .
  • the quality of sleep of the user is evaluated and evaluated, and the air cell control method (optimum) is determined based on the evaluation result.
  • the quality of sleep can be improved.
  • a comfortable bed is provided, and by performing the massage after the user wakes up, a refreshing awakening is provided.
  • the massage device (1) according to the present invention can be used simply as a massage device irrespective of the sleep information of the user, and is appropriately applied to the user based on the sleep information of the user as described above. It can also be used as a massage device that operates to give a natural massage.
  • the massage device (1) fixes the air cell holding plate (3) for preventing the air cell (2) from expanding downward, the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3), By providing a fixed base (4) for preventing unnecessary shaking of the air cell holding plate (3) due to expansion of the air cell (2), and a cushion member (5), excellent massage effect, good sleeping comfort, and easy handling. Goodness and good selectivity of an installation place and a cushion member can be provided at the same time.
  • the massage apparatus which concerns on this invention does not have a danger that an air cell will deform a cushion member and sinks, can simplify the structure and manufacturing process of a massage apparatus, can arrange

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This massage device comprises: air cells (2) expandable by air supply; an air cell holding plate (3) disposed below the air cells (2) to prevent the air cells (2) from expanding downward; and a fixing base (4) disposed below the air cell holding plate (3) to fix the air cells (2) and the air cell holding plate (3). The air cells (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixing base (4) are formed as one body. A cushion member (5) is formed below the fixing base (4) as one body with the fixing base (4) or a separate body.

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マッサージ装置Massage equipment
 本発明は、マッサージ装置に関し、より詳しくは、エアセルがクッション部材を変形させて沈む虞がなく、マッサージ装置の構造および製造工程を簡素化でき、所望の位置にエアセルを配置することができ、所望の材質、厚み、硬さを備えたクッション部材を使用することができるマッサージ装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a massage device, more specifically, there is no fear that an air cell deforms a cushion member and sinks, the structure and a manufacturing process of the massage device can be simplified, and the air cell can be arranged at a desired position. The present invention relates to a massage device that can use a cushion member having a material, thickness, and hardness.
 従来から、使用者の疲労回復や睡眠の質の向上を目的とする、使用者が横になった状態でマッサージを受けることができるマッサージ装置が知られている(例えば、特許文献1~2参照)。 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a massage device for recovering a user's fatigue and improving the quality of sleep that can receive a massage while the user is lying down is known (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2). ).
 特許文献1には、首支持部及び頭支持部を備える基台と、左右方向の中央部が首支持部に取り付けられ且つこの中央部を中心に左右の板部が上下回動可能な支持板と、支持板の左右の板部上に設けられたもみ部材と、首支持部と支持板との間に配置されて膨縮することにより、支持板の左右の板部上の首もみ部材を上下回動させるエアバッグと、エアバッグにエアを給排気して膨縮させるエア給排気手段を備え、支持板はフレキシブルな材料から形成されているエアマッサージ機が開示されている。 Patent Literature 1 discloses a base provided with a neck support and a head support, and a support plate in which a central portion in a left-right direction is attached to the neck support and left and right plate portions are vertically rotatable around the central portion. And, a fir member provided on the left and right plate portions of the support plate, and a neck fir member on the left and right plate portions of the support plate by being arranged and expanded and contracted between the neck support portion and the support plate. There is disclosed an air massager that includes an airbag that rotates up and down, and an air supply and exhaust unit that supplies and exhausts air to and from the airbag, and the support plate is formed of a flexible material.
 特許文献2には、マット本体の上に容易に屈曲しない板状部材が配設され、エアバッグが板状部材上に取り付けられている、軟質材料製のマット本体上に配設されたエアバッグをエア給排気手段により膨張・収縮させるようにしたマッサージ装置が開示されている。 Patent Literature 2 discloses an airbag provided on a mat body made of a soft material, in which a plate-shaped member that is not easily bent is provided on a mat body, and an airbag is mounted on the plate-shaped member. There is disclosed a massage device in which the body is expanded and contracted by an air supply and exhaust means.
特開2002-28208号公報JP-A-2002-28208 特開2004-255068号公報JP-A-2004-255068
 しかしながら、特許文献1に記載のエアマッサージ機では、エアバッグの下方(すなわち、エアバッグの厚み方向の下側)に設けられているマット本体が軟質材料から形成されているため、エアバッグが膨張した際に、エアバッグがマット本体を変形させて沈んでしまい、エアバッグの膨張によるマッサージ力が低下してしまうという問題があった。 However, in the air massage machine described in Patent Literature 1, the mat body provided below the airbag (that is, below the thickness direction of the airbag) is formed of a soft material, so that the airbag is inflated. When doing so, there is a problem that the airbag deforms the mat body and sinks, and the massage force due to the inflation of the airbag is reduced.
 また、特許文献2に記載のマッサージ装置は、エアバッグの沈みを防止するために、エアバッグが板状部材に取り付けられている。
 しかしながら、特許文献2に記載のマッサージ装置では、板状部材をマット本体の凹部に配設する必要があるため、マット本体の構造が複雑となり、製造工程が煩雑になるという問題があった。
 さらに、エアバッグの位置がマット本体の凹部に制限されるため、所望の位置にエアバッグを設置することができないという問題があった。
 加えて、凹部が設けられた特殊な形状を有する専用のマットを使用する必要があるため、所望の材質、厚み、硬さを備えたマット本体を使用することができないという問題があった。
Further, in the massage device described in Patent Literature 2, the airbag is attached to the plate-shaped member to prevent the airbag from sinking.
However, in the massage device described in Patent Literature 2, it is necessary to dispose the plate-shaped member in the concave portion of the mat body, so that there is a problem that the structure of the mat body becomes complicated and the manufacturing process becomes complicated.
Further, since the position of the airbag is limited to the concave portion of the mat body, there is a problem that the airbag cannot be installed at a desired position.
In addition, since it is necessary to use a special mat having a special shape provided with a concave portion, there is a problem that a mat body having a desired material, thickness, and hardness cannot be used.
 本発明は、上述した課題に鑑みてなされたものであり、エアセル(エアバッグ)がクッション部材(マット本体)を変形させて沈む虞がなく、クッション部材の構造および製造工程を簡素化でき、所望の位置にエアセルを配置することができ、所望の材質、厚み、硬さを備えたクッション部材を使用することができるマッサージ装置を提供するものである。 The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and there is no possibility that an air cell (airbag) deforms a cushion member (mat body) and sinks, so that the structure and manufacturing process of the cushion member can be simplified, The present invention provides a massage device in which an air cell can be arranged at the position of the above, and a cushion member having a desired material, thickness and hardness can be used.
 請求項1に係る発明は、エアの供給により膨張可能なエアセルと、
 前記エアセルの下方に配置された、前記エアセルの下方への膨張を防止するためのエアセル保持板と、
 前記エアセル保持板の下方に配置された、前記エアセルと前記エアセル保持板を固定するための固定ベースとを含み、
 前記エアセルと前記エアセル保持板と前記固定ベースとが一体化されており、
 前記固定ベースの下方には、クッション部材が前記固定ベースと一体または別体として設けられていることを特徴とする、マッサージ装置に関する。
The invention according to claim 1 is an air cell which can be inflated by supplying air,
An air cell holding plate disposed below the air cell to prevent the air cell from expanding downward.
A fixed base for fixing the air cell and the air cell holding plate, disposed below the air cell holding plate,
The air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated,
The present invention relates to a massage device, wherein a cushion member is provided below the fixed base as an integral part or separate from the fixed base.
 請求項2に係る発明は、前記エアセルと、前記エアセル保持板と、前記固定ベースとが螺合によって一体化されていることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載のマッサージ装置に関する。 The invention according to claim 2 relates to the massage device according to claim 1, wherein the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated by screwing.
 請求項3に係る発明は、前記エアセルは、使用者が前記マットの上に横臥した際に、横臥した前記使用者の胸部から腹部にかかる部分に、前記使用者の身体の高さ方向に2つ設けられており、
 前記2つのエアセルの間には、前記使用者の身体の幅方向に延びるように体動センサが設けられていることを特徴とする、請求項1または2に記載のマッサージ装置に関する。
The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, when the user lays down on the mat, the air cell has two portions in the height direction of the user's body at a portion from the chest to the abdomen of the user lying down. Are provided,
3. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein a body movement sensor is provided between the two air cells so as to extend in a width direction of the body of the user. 4.
 請求項1に係る発明によれば、マッサージ装置が、エアの供給により膨張可能なエアセルと、エアセルの下方に配置された、エアセルの下方への膨張を防止するためのエアセル保持板とを備えるため、エアセルが膨張した際のエアセルの沈み込みを防止でき、優れたマッサージ力を使用者に提供することができる。
 マッサージ装置は、エアセル保持板の下方に配置された、エアセルとエアセル保持板を固定するための固定ベースとを含むため、固定ベースがクッション材となり、エアセルが膨張した際に生じるエアセル保持板の不快な揺れを防止でき、寝心地の良さを使用者に提供することができる。
 エアセルとエアセル保持板と固定ベースとが一体化されているため、これらをユニットとして取り扱うことができ、移動、交換、清掃などが容易となり、取り扱い性が向上する。
According to the invention according to claim 1, the massage device includes the air cell that can be expanded by the supply of air, and the air cell holding plate that is arranged below the air cell and that prevents the air cell from expanding downward. Further, it is possible to prevent sinking of the air cell when the air cell is inflated, and to provide a user with excellent massage power.
Since the massage device includes the air cell and the fixed base for fixing the air cell holding plate, which are arranged below the air cell holding plate, the fixed base serves as a cushioning material, and discomfort of the air cell holding plate caused when the air cell expands. It is possible to prevent swaying and provide the user with good sleeping comfort.
Since the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated, the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base can be handled as a unit.
 また、請求項1に係る発明によれば、エアセルとエアセル保持板を保持するためにマットに凹部を設ける必要が無いため、マッサージ装置の構造および製造工程を簡素化でき、且つエアセルを凹部の位置に限定されず所望の位置に配することができる。
 また、マッサージ装置には、固定ベースの下方に、クッション部材が固定ベースと一体または別体として設けられているため、マッサージ装置のクッション性をさらに高めることができ、より確実にエアセルが膨張した際の揺れを防止できる。
 クッション部材が別体として設けられている場合、所望の材質、厚み、硬さを備えたクッション部材を使用することができ、使用者のニーズに合わせたマッサージ装置を提供することができる。
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since there is no need to provide a recess in the mat for holding the air cell and the air cell holding plate, the structure and manufacturing process of the massage device can be simplified, and the air cell is positioned at the position of the recess. It is not limited to this and can be arranged at a desired position.
Further, in the massage device, since the cushion member is provided below the fixed base as an integral part or separate from the fixed base, the cushioning property of the massage device can be further enhanced, and the air cell can be more reliably inflated. Can be prevented from shaking.
When the cushion member is provided separately, a cushion member having a desired material, thickness, and hardness can be used, and a massage device that meets the needs of the user can be provided.
 請求項2に係る発明によれば、エアセルと、エアセル保持板と、固定ベースとが螺合によって一体化されているため、より強固にエアセルと、エアセル保持板と、固定ベースとを一体化することができ、エアセルの膨張に伴ってエアセル保持板が意図せず揺れて使用者に不快感を与えることをより確実に防止することができる。 According to the invention according to claim 2, since the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated by screwing, the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are more firmly integrated. Thus, it is possible to more reliably prevent the air cell holding plate from unintentionally shaking with the inflation of the air cell and giving the user discomfort.
 請求項3に係る発明によれば、エアセルは、使用者がマットの上に横臥した際に、横臥した使用者の胸部から腹部にかかる部分に、使用者の身体の高さ方向に2つ設けられており、2つのエアセルの間には、使用者の身体の幅方向に延びるように体動センサが設けられているため、使用者の身体全身を効果的且つ心地良くマッサージすることができ、且つ
2つのエアセルが膨張した際に体動センサがエアセルに圧迫されて破損する虞がなく、使用者の睡眠時の身体の動きをより容易に測定することができる。
According to the invention according to claim 3, two air cells are provided in a portion extending from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user when the user lies on the mat in the height direction of the user's body. Since a body motion sensor is provided between the two air cells so as to extend in the width direction of the user's body, the whole body of the user can be massaged effectively and comfortably, In addition, when the two air cells are inflated, there is no possibility that the body motion sensor will be compressed by the air cells and be damaged, so that the body movement of the user during sleep can be more easily measured.
本発明に係るマッサージ装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the massage device concerning the present invention. 本発明に係るマッサージ装置の分解斜視図である。It is an exploded perspective view of the massage device concerning the present invention. Aは本発明に係るマッサージ装置の断面図であり、BはAの要部拡大図である。A is a cross-sectional view of the massage device according to the present invention, and B is an enlarged view of a main part of A. エアセル保持板の取り付け位置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the attachment position of an air cell holding plate. 体動センサの取り付け位置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the attachment position of a body motion sensor. エアセルの取り付け位置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the attachment position of an air cell. 固定ベースとクッション部材の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of a fixed base and a cushion member. 本発明に係るマッサージ装置の使用方法の一例について説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of the usage method of the massage apparatus which concerns on this invention.
 以下、本発明の実施形態について図面に基づいて説明する。
 図1は、本発明に係るマッサージ装置の斜視図である。図2は、本発明に係るマッサージ装置の分解斜視図である。図3のAは、本発明に係るマッサージ装置の断面図であり、BはAの要部拡大図である。図4は、エアセル保持板の取り付け位置を示す平面図である。図5は、体動センサの取り付け位置を示す平面図である。図6は、エアセルの取り付け位置を示す平面図である。図7は、固定ベースとクッション部材の斜視図である。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the massage device according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a mounting position of the air cell holding plate. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a mounting position of the body motion sensor. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a mounting position of the air cell. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the fixed base and the cushion member.
 図1および図2に示す如く、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、エアの供給により膨張可能なエアセル(2)と、エアセル(2)の下方に配置された、エアセル(2)の下方への膨張を防止するためのエアセル保持板(3)と、エアセル保持板(3)の下方に配置された、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)を固定するための固定ベース(4)とを含む。
 固定ベース(4)の下方には、クッション部材(5)が固定ベース(4)と一体または別体として設けられている。
 なお、本明細書において、図面の鉛直方向を上下方向(A)(厚み方向)とし、上下方向に垂直な一方向を左右方向(B)とし、上下方向(A)および左右方向(B)に垂直な方向を前後方向(C)とする。
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a massage device (1) according to the present invention includes an air cell (2) that can be inflated by air supply, and an air cell (2) disposed below the air cell (2). An air cell holding plate (3) for preventing inflation of the air cell, and a fixing base (4) arranged below the air cell holding plate (3) for fixing the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3). And
Below the fixed base (4), a cushion member (5) is provided integrally with or separate from the fixed base (4).
In this specification, the vertical direction of the drawing is referred to as a vertical direction (A) (thickness direction), one direction perpendicular to the vertical direction is referred to as a horizontal direction (B), and the vertical direction (A) and the horizontal direction (B) are referred to. The vertical direction is referred to as the front-back direction (C).
 本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、エアセル(2)にエアを供給するエア供給手段(6)と、マッサージ装置(1)の電源やエアセル(2)によるマッサージを操作するための操作手段(7)を備えている。
 エア供給手段(6)は、エアセル(2)にエアを供給することができるものであればいかなるものでも用いることができ、例えばポンプ等である。
 操作手段(7)は、マッサージ装置(1)に一体的にまたは別体(有線または無線)として設けられており、使用者によってマッサージ装置(1)の電源のON/OFFやエアセル(2)によるマッサージの時間や種類等が操作可能なリモコンである。
 リモコンはマッサージ装置(1)を操作できるものであればいかなるものであっても良く、例えばマッサージ装置(1)専用のリモコンであっても良く、スマートフォンやタブレット端末であっても良い。
 操作手段(7)は後述する制御ユニット(8)と相互に通信できるように構成されている。
The massage device (1) according to the present invention includes an air supply unit (6) for supplying air to the air cell (2), and an operation unit (O) for operating a power supply of the massage device (1) and a massage by the air cell (2). 7).
As the air supply means (6), any means can be used as long as it can supply air to the air cell (2), for example, a pump or the like.
The operating means (7) is provided integrally or separately (wired or wireless) with the massage device (1), and is turned on / off by the user or operated by the air cell (2) by the user. It is a remote control that can operate the time and type of massage.
The remote control may be any as long as it can operate the massage device (1). For example, the remote control may be a remote control dedicated to the massage device (1), or may be a smartphone or a tablet terminal.
The operating means (7) is configured to be able to communicate with a control unit (8) described later.
 図2~3に示す如く、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)では、上下方向(A)の上から順に、ヒータ(9)、マット(10)、体動センサ(11)、エアセル(2)、エアセル保持板(3)、固定ベース(4)、およびクッション部材(5)が配置されている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in the massage device (1) according to the present invention, the heater (9), the mat (10), the body motion sensor (11), and the air cell (2) are arranged in order from the top and bottom (A). , An air cell holding plate (3), a fixed base (4), and a cushion member (5).
 ヒータ(9)は、マット(10)の上方に配置されており、使用者の身体を温めるために使用される。
 ヒータ(9)が設けられていることにより、使用者がより心地良くマッサージを受けたり睡眠をとることができる。
 ヒータ(9)は、操作手段(7)によってON/OFFや加熱の程度を設定できるようになっていることが望ましい。
 ヒータ(9)の設置箇所は特に限定されず、使用者の身体を温めることができる位置であればいかなる箇所でも良い。
 また、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)によるマッサージはヒータ(9)がなくとも実施できるため、ヒータ(9)は必ずしも設ける必要はない。
The heater (9) is disposed above the mat (10) and is used to warm the body of the user.
The provision of the heater (9) allows the user to receive a massage or sleep more comfortably.
It is desirable that the heater (9) can be set to ON / OFF and the degree of heating by the operating means (7).
The location of the heater (9) is not particularly limited, and may be any location as long as it can warm the body of the user.
In addition, since the massage by the massage device (1) according to the present invention can be performed without the heater (9), the heater (9) is not necessarily provided.
 マット(10)は、ヒータ(9)の下方に設けられている。
 マット(10)は、使用者がマッサージ装置(1)に横臥した際に使用者の身体を支持できるものであればその厚みや材質等は特に限定されず、いかなるものでも用いることができる。
 マット(10)は、左右方向(B)に亘ってひとつなぎのものであってもよく分割されたものであっても良い。
 なお、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)によるマッサージはマット(10)がなくとも実施できるため、マット(10)は必ずしも設ける必要はない。
 マット(10)を設けない場合、使用者は直接エアセル(2)上に横臥するか、マット(10)の代わりにシーツ等の布やタオルをエアセル(2)上に設置してマッサージ装置(1)を使用することができる。
The mat (10) is provided below the heater (9).
The thickness and material of the mat (10) are not particularly limited as long as the mat can support the user's body when the user lies down on the massage device (1), and any mat can be used.
The mat (10) may be a single mat or may be divided in the left-right direction (B).
The massage by the massage device (1) according to the present invention can be performed without the mat (10), so that the mat (10) is not necessarily provided.
When the mat (10) is not provided, the user lies directly on the air cell (2), or a cloth or a towel such as a sheet is placed on the air cell (2) instead of the mat (10), and the massage device (1) is used. ) Can be used.
 体動センサ(11)は、マット(10)の下方に設けられている。
 体動センサ(11)は、制御ユニット(8)と相互に通信できるように構成されている。
 図5に示す如く、体動センサ(11)は、空気圧の変化を読み取るためのエアバッグ状の圧力センサであり、前後方向(C)(すなわち、使用者の身体の幅方向)に伸びた棒形状をしており、使用者の背中と腰との間に位置するように配置されている。
 これにより、睡眠時の使用者の体動(体の動きや振動や呼吸数や心拍数や脈拍数によっての微妙な変化)が検知されて、後述する制御ユニット(8)に体動情報(睡眠情報)が出力されるようになっている。
 制御ユニット(8)は体動センサ(11)から出力された体動情報(睡眠情報)を受け取り、体動情報(睡眠情報)に合わせたマッサージを使用者に提供する。
The body motion sensor (11) is provided below the mat (10).
The body movement sensor (11) is configured to be able to communicate with the control unit (8).
As shown in FIG. 5, the body motion sensor (11) is an airbag-shaped pressure sensor for reading a change in air pressure, and is a rod extending in the front-rear direction (C) (that is, the width direction of the user's body). It is shaped and arranged so as to be located between the user's back and waist.
Thereby, the user's body movement during sleep (subtle changes due to body movement, vibration, respiration rate, heart rate, pulse rate) is detected, and the control unit (8) to be described later moves the body movement information (sleep). Information) is output.
The control unit (8) receives the body motion information (sleep information) output from the body motion sensor (11), and provides a massage corresponding to the body motion information (sleep information) to the user.
 エアセル(2)は、マット(10)の下方に設けられている。
 エアセル(2)は、エアホース(12)を介してエア供給手段(6)に連結されており、エア供給手段(6)からエアが供給されることにより膨張するように構成されている。
 エアセル(2)の材質は特に限定されず、例えばナイロンやウレタンなどから構成されており、エアが供給されることにより膨張することが可能となる材質であればいかなるものであっても良い。
The air cell (2) is provided below the mat (10).
The air cell (2) is connected to an air supply means (6) via an air hose (12), and is configured to expand when air is supplied from the air supply means (6).
The material of the air cell (2) is not particularly limited, and may be any material as long as it is made of, for example, nylon or urethane, and can be expanded by being supplied with air.
 また、図2に示す如く、エアホース(12)の保持およびマッサージ装置(1)のクッション性の向上のために、マッサージ装置(1)の側面に側材(13)を設けていても良い。
 側材(13)の材質は特に限定されず、例えば、ウレタン等、マットレスやベッド、布団、ソファー等に通常用いられているクッション性に優れた材質から形成されている。
As shown in FIG. 2, a side member (13) may be provided on the side surface of the massage device (1) for holding the air hose (12) and improving the cushioning property of the massage device (1).
The material of the side member (13) is not particularly limited. For example, the side member (13) is formed of a material having excellent cushioning properties, such as urethane, which is generally used for mattresses, beds, futons, sofas and the like.
 エアセル(2)の配置箇所は特に限定されず、使用者がマッサージ装置(1)に横臥した際に、エアセル(2)が膨張することにより使用者の身体を持ち上げてマッサージすることができればいかなる箇所に配置されていても良い。
 使用者の身体を効果的にマッサージできるという観点から、図6に示す如く、エアセル(2)は、使用者がマッサージ装置(1)に横臥した際に、横臥した使用者の胸部から腹部にかかる部分に、使用者の身体の高さ方向(すなわち、左右方向(B))に2つ設けられ、且つ使用者の脚部に使用者の身体の高さ方向(すなわち、左右方向(B))に1つ設けられていることが望ましい。
 エアセル(2)が少なくとも上記3箇所に設けられていることにより、使用者の身体全身を効果的且つ心地良くマッサージすることができる。
 なお、エアセル(2)を上記箇所に設ける場合、体動センサ(11)は、横臥した使用者の胸部から腹部にかかる部分に設けられた2つのエアセル(2)の間に設けることが望ましい。
 体動センサ(11)を上記位置に設けることにより、2つのエアセル(2)が膨張した際に体動センサ(11)がエアセル(2)に圧迫されて破損する虞がなく、且つ使用者の睡眠時の身体の動きをより容易に測定することができる。
The location of the air cell (2) is not particularly limited, and any location can be used as long as the user can lift and massage the body of the user by inflating the air cell (2) when the user lies down on the massage device (1). May be arranged.
From the viewpoint that the user's body can be massaged effectively, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user lies down on the massage device (1), the air cell (2) extends from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user. Two parts are provided in the height direction of the user's body (ie, the left-right direction (B)), and the height direction of the user's body (ie, the left-right direction (B)) is provided on the legs of the user. Is desirably provided.
Since the air cell (2) is provided at least at the three places, the whole body of the user can be massaged effectively and comfortably.
When the air cell (2) is provided at the above-mentioned location, it is desirable that the body motion sensor (11) be provided between two air cells (2) provided at a portion from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user.
By providing the body movement sensor (11) at the above position, when the two air cells (2) are inflated, there is no possibility that the body movement sensor (11) will be damaged by being pressed by the air cells (2), The body movement during sleep can be more easily measured.
 エアセル(2)は、後述するエアセル保持板(3)と固定ベース(4)と一体化されている。
 エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と固定ベース(4)とを一体化することにより、エアセル(2)を強固に所望の位置に固定することができ、マッサージ中にエアセル(2)が意図せず動いてしまう虞がなく、より効果的且つ快適に使用者にマッサージを施すことができる。
 また、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と固定ベース(4)とを一体化することにより、これらをユニットとして取り扱うことができ、使用や交換等の取り扱いが容易になる。
 一体化方法は特に限定されず、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と固定ベース(4)とを夫々接着する等、これらを一体化できる方法であればいかなる方法でも用いることができる。
 エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と固定ベース(4)とを一体化する最も好ましい方法は、螺合によって一体化する方法である。
 より具体的には、図6に示す如く、エアセル(2)に孔(21)が設けられており、この孔(21)に螺子を通し、固定ベース(4)に設けられた孔に螺子を通し、固定ベース(4)の下側からナットで締めて一体化させる。
 エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と固定ベース(4)とを螺合によって一体化することにより、接着よりもより強固にエアセルを固定することができ、エアセル(2)の膨張に伴ってエアセル保持板(3)が意図せず揺れて使用者に不快感を与えることをより確実に防止することができる。
The air cell (2) is integrated with an air cell holding plate (3) described later and a fixed base (4).
By integrating the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4), the air cell (2) can be firmly fixed at a desired position, and the air cell (2) is massaged during massage. There is no possibility of unintentional movement, and the user can be massaged more effectively and comfortably.
In addition, by integrating the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4), these can be handled as a unit, and handling such as use and replacement becomes easy.
The integration method is not particularly limited, and any method can be used as long as they can be integrated, such as by bonding the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4).
The most preferable method of integrating the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixed base (4) is a method of integrating by screwing.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a hole (21) is provided in the air cell (2), a screw is passed through the hole (21), and a screw is inserted into a hole provided in the fixed base (4). Through it, tighten it with a nut from the lower side of the fixed base (4) to integrate it.
By integrating the air cell (2), the air cell holding plate (3), and the fixing base (4) by screwing, the air cell can be fixed more firmly than the adhesive, and the air cell (2) expands. Thus, it is possible to more reliably prevent the air cell holding plate (3) from unintentionally swinging and giving the user discomfort.
 エアセル保持板(3)は、エアセル(2)の下方に設けられており、エアセル(2)と固定ベース(4)と一体化されている。
 エアセル保持板(3)は、エアセル(2)が膨張した際に、エアセル(2)が下方に沈み込む(下方に膨張する)ことを防止するために設けられている。
 そのため、エアセル保持板(3)は、ポリプロピレン(PP)、ポリエチレン(PE)、ポリ塩化ビニル(PVC)、ポリスチレン(PS)、アクリル樹脂、ABS樹脂、ポリテトラフルオロエチレン(PTFE)等の熱可塑性樹脂や、フェノール樹脂(PF)、エポキシ樹脂(EP)、メラミン樹脂(MF)等の熱硬化性樹脂や、金属等の材料を用い、後述するクッション部材(5)よりも硬く、エアセル(2)が膨張した際に、エアセル(2)が下方に沈み込む(下方に膨張する)ことを防止することができるように形成されている。
The air cell holding plate (3) is provided below the air cell (2), and is integrated with the air cell (2) and the fixed base (4).
The air cell holding plate (3) is provided to prevent the air cell (2) from sinking downward (expanding downward) when the air cell (2) expands.
Therefore, the air cell holding plate (3) is made of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), acrylic resin, ABS resin, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), etc. Or a material such as metal such as thermosetting resin such as phenol resin (PF), epoxy resin (EP), and melamine resin (MF), and is harder than a cushion member (5) described later. The air cell (2) is formed so as to be able to prevent the air cell (2) from sinking downward (expanding downward) when inflated.
 エアセル保持板(3)の配置箇所は特に限定されず、エアセル(2)が膨張した際に、エアセル(2)が下方に沈み込む(下方に膨張する)ことを防止することができるように少なくともエアセル(2)の下方に設けられていればいかなる箇所に配置されていても良い。
 マッサージ装置(1)の取り扱いが容易になるという観点から、図4に示す如く、エアセル保持板(3)は、複数枚に分割して配置することが望ましい。
 エアセル保持板(3)を分割して配置することにより、マッサージ装置(1)を折りたたむまたは丸めることができるため、マッサージ装置(1)の使用や収納が容易になり、取り扱い性が向上する。
The location of the air cell holding plate (3) is not particularly limited, and at least so that the air cell (2) can be prevented from sinking downward (expanding downward) when the air cell (2) expands. As long as it is provided below the air cell (2), it may be arranged at any place.
From the viewpoint of easy handling of the massage device (1), as shown in FIG. 4, the air cell holding plate (3) is desirably divided into a plurality of sheets.
By dividing and arranging the air cell holding plate (3), the massage device (1) can be folded or rolled up, so that the use and storage of the massage device (1) is facilitated, and the handleability is improved.
 叙上の通り、エアセル保持板(3)は、エアセル(2)と固定ベース(4)と一体化されている。
 エアセル保持板(3)とエアセル(2)と固定ベース(4)とを螺合により一体化させる場合、エアセル保持板(3)に螺子を通すための孔(31)を設ける(図4参照)。
As described above, the air cell holding plate (3) is integrated with the air cell (2) and the fixed base (4).
When the air cell holding plate (3), the air cell (2), and the fixed base (4) are integrated by screwing, the air cell holding plate (3) is provided with a hole (31) through which screws are passed (see FIG. 4). .
 図6に示す如く、エアセル保持板(3)を3つに分けて配置し、3つに分けたエアセル保持板(3)の上に、頭部用のエアセル(22)、背中および肩用のエアセル(23)、腰および尻用のエアセル(24)、太もも用のエアセル(25)、ひざ裏用のエアセル(26)、およびふくらはぎ用のエアセル(27)を夫々配置して螺合により一体化することで、使用者の体の形状や動きに合わせて、頭部、背中、肩、腰、尻、太もも、ひざ裏、およびふくらはぎを効果的にマッサージすることができる。 As shown in FIG. 6, the air cell holding plate (3) is arranged in three parts, and the air cell for head (22) and the back and shoulders are placed on the three divided air cell holding plates (3). An air cell (23), an air cell (24) for the waist and hips, an air cell (25) for the thigh, an air cell (26) for the back of the knee, and an air cell (27) for the calf are respectively arranged and screwed together. By doing so, it is possible to effectively massage the head, back, shoulders, waist, hips, thighs, back of the knee, and calf according to the shape and movement of the user's body.
 固定ベース(4)は、エアセル保持板(3)の下方に設けられており、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と一体化されている。
 固定ベース(4)は、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)を固定するために設けられている。
 固定ベース(4)は、エアセル保持板(3)よりも柔らかい素材で形成されている。
 固定ベース(4)がエアセル保持板(3)よりも柔らかいことにより、エアセル(2)が堅い素材から形成されているエアセル保持板(3)上で膨張した際に生じ得るエアセル保持板(3)の揺れを防止することができ、使用者により効果的且つ快適なマッサージを提供することができる。
 そのため、固定ベース(4)は、フェルト等の不織布やその他の繊維等、エアセル保持板(3)よりも柔らかい素材で形成されていることが望ましい。
The fixed base (4) is provided below the air cell holding plate (3), and is integrated with the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3).
The fixing base (4) is provided for fixing the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3).
The fixed base (4) is formed of a material softer than the air cell holding plate (3).
Since the fixed base (4) is softer than the air cell holding plate (3), the air cell holding plate (3) that may be generated when the air cell (2) expands on the air cell holding plate (3) formed of a hard material. Can be prevented, and a more effective and comfortable massage can be provided to the user.
Therefore, it is desirable that the fixed base (4) is made of a material softer than the air cell holding plate (3), such as a nonwoven fabric such as felt or other fibers.
 叙上の通り、固定ベース(4)は、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)と一体化されている。
 固定ベース(4)とエアセル保持板(3)とエアセル(2)とを螺合により一体化させる場合、固定ベース(4)に螺子を通すための孔(図示せず)を設け、この孔に螺子を通して、固定ベースの下方からナットを締めて固定ベース(4)とエアセル保持板(3)とエアセル(2)とを一体化する。
As described above, the fixed base (4) is integrated with the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3).
When the fixed base (4), the air cell holding plate (3), and the air cell (2) are integrated by screwing, a hole (not shown) for passing screws is provided in the fixed base (4), and this hole is provided. The nut is tightened from below the fixed base through the screw to integrate the fixed base (4), the air cell holding plate (3) and the air cell (2).
 クッション部材(5)は、固定ベース(4)の下方に、固定ベース(4)と一体または別体として設けられている。
 固定ベース(4)の下方にクッション部材(5)が配置されていることにより、エアセル(2)が堅い素材から形成されているエアセル保持板(3)上で膨張した際に生じ得るエアセル保持板(3)の揺れをより確実に防止することができ、使用者により効果的且つ快適なマッサージを提供することができる。
 加えて、マッサージ装置(1)の寝心地を良くすることができ、使用者により快適な睡眠を提供することができる。
 上記効果を奏するために、クッション部材(5)は、エアセル保持板(3)よりも柔らかい材質から形成されていることが望ましく、例えば、ウレタン等、マットレスやベッド、布団、ソファー等に通常用いられている材質から形成されていることが望ましい。
 尚、別体として用いるクッション部材(5)は、マッサージ装置(1)専用のものであっても良く、自宅にあるベッド、マットレス、布団等であっても良く、クッション部材として機能するものであればいかなるものでも用いることができる。
The cushion member (5) is provided below the fixed base (4), integrally with or separate from the fixed base (4).
Since the cushion member (5) is arranged below the fixed base (4), the air cell holding plate which may be generated when the air cell (2) inflates on the air cell holding plate (3) formed of a rigid material. (3) The shaking can be more reliably prevented, and a more effective and comfortable massage can be provided to the user.
In addition, the comfort of the massage device (1) can be improved, and a more comfortable sleep can be provided to the user.
In order to achieve the above effects, the cushion member (5) is desirably formed of a material softer than the air cell holding plate (3). For example, the cushion member (5) is generally used for a mattress, a bed, a futon, a sofa, and the like. It is desirable to be formed from the material which has.
Incidentally, the cushion member (5) used as a separate body may be dedicated to the massage device (1), may be a bed, a mattress, a futon, or the like at home, and may function as a cushion member. Any material can be used.
 クッション部材(5)を固定ベース(4)と一体的に設ける場合、クッション部材(5)と固定ベース(4)を接着により固定することが望ましい。
 接着によりクッション部材(5)と固定ベース(4)を固定する場合、少なくともクッション部材(5)と固定ベース(4)の左右端部(14)を接着することが望ましい(図7参照)。
 クッション部材(5)と固定ベース(4)を接着により固定することにより、クッション部材(5)を傷める虞が少なくなる。
 クッション部材(5)と固定ベース(4)を螺合により固定する場合、クッション部材(5)に孔を設ける必要があり、この孔によりクッション部材(5)を傷める虞があるため、螺合による固定は望ましくない。
When the cushion member (5) is provided integrally with the fixed base (4), it is desirable to fix the cushion member (5) and the fixed base (4) by bonding.
When the cushion member (5) and the fixed base (4) are fixed by bonding, it is desirable to bond at least the cushion member (5) and the left and right ends (14) of the fixed base (4) (see FIG. 7).
By fixing the cushion member (5) and the fixing base (4) by bonding, the possibility of damaging the cushion member (5) is reduced.
When fixing the cushion member (5) and the fixing base (4) by screwing, it is necessary to provide a hole in the cushion member (5), and the hole may damage the cushion member (5). Fixation is undesirable.
 図2に示す如く、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、制御ユニット(8)を備えている。
 制御ユニット(8)は、操作手段(7)と体動センサ(11)と相互に通信できるように構成されている。
 制御ユニット(8)は、CPUやメモリ(記憶部)等から構成されたものであり、マッサージ装置(1)全体を制御する。
 制御ユニット(8)はエア供給手段(6)に連結されており、操作手段(7)に入力された情報を制御ユニット(8)が受け取り、入力された情報どおりにエア供給手段(6)を動作させ、所望のマッサージを提供するように構成されている。
 また、制御ユニット(8)には、1以上のUSB口が形成されていても良い。
 USB口が形成されていることにより、外部装置等と接続可能となる。
 さらに、制御ユニット(8)に、おしゃべり機能を有するスピーカを設けても良い。これにより、スピーカで、マッサージコースや使用者の睡眠情報等を音声案内することができる。
As shown in FIG. 2, the massage device (1) according to the present invention includes a control unit (8).
The control unit (8) is configured to be able to communicate with the operating means (7) and the body movement sensor (11).
The control unit (8) includes a CPU, a memory (storage unit), and the like, and controls the entire massage device (1).
The control unit (8) is connected to the air supply means (6). The control unit (8) receives the information input to the operation means (7), and controls the air supply means (6) according to the input information. It is configured to operate and provide a desired massage.
The control unit (8) may have one or more USB ports.
Since the USB port is formed, it can be connected to an external device or the like.
Further, the control unit (8) may be provided with a speaker having a talking function. This allows the speaker to provide audio guidance on the massage course, the user's sleep information, and the like.
 図示していないが、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、マイクを備えていても良い。
 マイクを備えることにより、睡眠時の使用者から生じる音(いびき等の睡眠情報)が検知されて、制御ユニット(8)に使用者から生じる音(睡眠情報)が出力されるようになっている。
 尚、マイクは、スマートフォン等の別の装置に設けられていてもよく、この場合には、使用者より高い位置に配置した方が、集音しやすいため好ましい。
 また、音声認識機能のためのマイクであってもよい。これにより、操作手段(7)の代わりに操作することもできる。
 尚、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、睡眠情報を取得するために、例えば体温計、脳波測定器、超音波検出器等を備えていても良い。
Although not shown, the massage device (1) according to the present invention may include a microphone.
By providing the microphone, a sound (sleep information such as snoring) generated from the user during sleep is detected, and a sound (sleep information) generated from the user is output to the control unit (8). .
Note that the microphone may be provided in another device such as a smartphone, and in this case, it is preferable to arrange the microphone at a position higher than the user because it is easier to collect sound.
Further, a microphone for a voice recognition function may be used. Thereby, it is possible to operate in place of the operation means (7).
Note that the massage device (1) according to the present invention may include, for example, a thermometer, an electroencephalograph, an ultrasonic detector, and the like in order to acquire sleep information.
 制御ユニット(8)のメモリには、マッサージコースに係るデータが格納されるように構成されており、スマートフォン等でダウンロードされた複数(任意の数)のマッサージコースを記憶することができる。
 これらのマッサージコースは、マッサージ装置(1)の販売元等によって作成されたプログラムであり、各エアセル(2)や各ヒータ(9)を所定の手順で実行させるためのものとなっている。
 例えばマッサージコースとして、目的に応じて、おはようコース、おやすみコース、姿勢改善コース、骨盤コース等が用意されている。
The memory of the control unit (8) is configured to store data relating to the massage course, and can store a plurality (arbitrary number) of massage courses downloaded by a smartphone or the like.
These massage courses are programs created by the seller of the massage device (1) and the like, and are for executing each air cell (2) and each heater (9) in a predetermined procedure.
For example, as a massage course, a good morning course, a good night course, a posture improvement course, a pelvis course, and the like are prepared according to the purpose.
 例えば、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)において、使用者は、マッサージ装置(1)の上面に横臥すると、睡眠する前に操作手段(7)を用いて起床予定時刻を設定するとともに、「おやすみコース」を選択すると、「おやすみコース」が実行される。
 その後、使用者がマッサージ装置(1)上で睡眠すると、制御ユニット(8)では、マイクや体動センサ(11)から使用者の睡眠情報を取得して、使用者の睡眠状態を評価して、複数のマッサージコースの内から一のマッサージコースを自動的に選択し、選択されたマッサージコースが、使用者が起床し操作手段(7)のSTARTボタンを押圧した際に実行されるようになっている。
For example, in the massage device (1) according to the present invention, when the user lies down on the upper surface of the massage device (1), the user sets the expected wake-up time using the operation means (7) before going to sleep, and “ When "Course" is selected, "Good night course" is executed.
Thereafter, when the user sleeps on the massage device (1), the control unit (8) acquires the sleep information of the user from the microphone or the body motion sensor (11), and evaluates the sleep state of the user. One massage course is automatically selected from a plurality of massage courses, and the selected massage course is executed when the user wakes up and presses the START button of the operation means (7). ing.
 具体的には、制御ユニット(8)は、マイクや体動センサ(11)から使用者の睡眠情報を取得してメモリに記憶させる取得部と、使用者の睡眠状態を評価する睡眠状態評価手段と、エアセルの制御方法を出力することが可能な制御手段と、操作手段(7)等との間でデータの送受信を可能とする送受信部とを備える。 Specifically, the control unit (8) obtains sleep information of the user from a microphone or a body motion sensor (11) and stores the sleep information in a memory, and sleep state evaluation means for evaluating the sleep state of the user And a control unit capable of outputting a control method of the air cell, and a transmission / reception unit capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from the operation unit (7).
 取得部は、マイクによって使用者から生じる音(睡眠情報)を所定時間間隔で取得してメモリに記憶させるとともに、体動センサ(11)によって使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)を所定時間間隔で取得してメモリに記憶させる制御を行う。
 これにより、メモリには、当日1日の睡眠時の使用者の睡眠情報が記憶されるとともに、過去の睡眠時の使用者の睡眠情報が蓄積されることになる。
The acquisition unit acquires sounds (sleep information) generated from the user by the microphone at predetermined time intervals and stores the sounds in the memory, and also uses the body motion sensor (11) to transmit the user's body motion information (sleep information) at the predetermined time intervals. Is performed to obtain and store it in the memory.
As a result, the memory stores the sleep information of the user during the sleep on the first day of the day, and also stores the sleep information of the user during the past sleep.
 睡眠状態評価手段は、メモリに記憶された使用者から生じる音(睡眠情報)及び使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)に基づいて、使用者の睡眠状態を評価する制御を行う。
 例えば、使用者から生じる音(睡眠情報)及び使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)を用いて、就寝時刻、入眠時刻、入眠潜時、覚醒時刻、起床時刻、離床潜時、中途覚醒時間、中途覚醒回数、総睡眠時間、寝返り回数、体動数、無呼吸時間、呼吸数、脈拍数、心拍数を、例えばカーネル法等を用いて睡眠状態として算出する。このとき、生じる音(睡眠情報)だけで睡眠状態を評価してもよく、使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)だけで睡眠状態を評価してもよく、生じる音(睡眠情報)と使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)とで睡眠状態を精度良く評価することができる。
The sleep state evaluation means performs control for evaluating the sleep state of the user based on the sound (sleep information) generated from the user and the body movement information (sleep information) of the user stored in the memory.
For example, using a sound (sleep information) generated from the user and body movement information (sleep information) of the user, a sleep time, a sleep time, a sleep latency, an awakening time, a wake-up time, an awakening latency, an awakening time, The number of premature awakenings, the total sleep time, the number of turnovers, the number of body movements, the apnea time, the respiratory rate, the pulse rate, and the heart rate are calculated as a sleep state using, for example, the kernel method. At this time, the sleep state may be evaluated only by the sound (sleep information) generated, or the sleep state may be evaluated only by the body movement information (sleep information) of the user. The generated sound (sleep information) and the user With the body motion information (sleep information), the sleep state can be accurately evaluated.
 尚、就寝時刻とは、使用者が寝床に入った時刻である。入眠時刻とは、使用者が寝入った時刻である。入眠潜時とは、使用者が寝床に入ってから寝入るまでの時間である。覚醒時刻とは、使用者が最終的に覚醒した時刻である。起床時刻とは、使用者が最終的に寝床を離れた時刻である。離床潜時とは、使用者が最終的に覚醒してから寝床を離れるまでの時間である。中途覚醒時間とは、入眠時刻から覚醒時刻までの間の覚醒時間の合計である。中途覚醒回数とは、入眠時刻から覚醒時刻までの間の覚醒回数である。総睡眠時間とは、入眠時刻から覚醒時刻までの時間から中途覚醒時間を引いた時間である。寝返り回数とは、中途覚醒時を含まない入眠時刻から覚醒時刻までの間の寝返りの回数である。体動数とは、中途覚醒時を含まない入眠時刻から覚醒時刻までの間の体動(粗体動と細体動)の回数である。無呼吸時間とは、入眠時刻から覚醒時刻までの間の無呼吸状態の合計時間である。呼吸数とは、睡眠中の使用者の呼吸数である。脈拍数とは、睡眠中の使用者の脈拍数である。心拍数とは、睡眠中の使用者の心拍数である。 就 The bedtime is the time when the user enters the bed. The sleeping time is the time when the user falls asleep. The sleep latency is the time from when the user goes to bed to when he falls asleep. The awakening time is the time when the user finally awakens. The wake-up time is the time when the user finally leaves the bed. The leaving latency is the time from when the user finally wakes up until he leaves the bed. The midway awakening time is the total awakening time from the time of falling asleep to the time of awakening. The number of times of awakening in the middle is the number of times of awakening from the time of falling asleep to the time of awakening. The total sleep time is a time obtained by subtracting the halfway awake time from the time from the sleep time to the awake time. The number of times of turning over is the number of times of turning over from the sleep onset time to the awakening time that does not include the halfway awakening time. The number of body movements is the number of body movements (coarse body movements and fine body movements) between the time of falling asleep and the time of awakening that do not include the time of awakening. The apnea time is the total time of the apnea state from the time of falling asleep to the time of awakening. The respiratory rate is the user's respiratory rate during sleep. The pulse rate is the pulse rate of the sleeping user. The heart rate is the heart rate of the user during sleep.
 制御手段は、睡眠状態評価手段の評価結果に基づいて、複数のマッサージコースの内から一のマッサージコースを選択し、選択したマッサージコースに基づいて、複数のエアセル(2)及びエア供給手段(6)を制御する。
 例えば、睡眠状態評価手段で、蓄積された使用者の睡眠情報に基づいて、睡眠が深い眠りであったと判定されたときには、適切なマッサージコースとして「おはようコース」を選択し、選択した「おはようコース」が、使用者が起床し操作手段(7)のSTARTボタンを押圧した際に実行されるようになっている。
 一方、睡眠状態評価手段で、蓄積された使用者の睡眠情報に基づいて、睡眠が浅い眠りであったと判定されたときには、適切なマッサージコースとして「気分スッキリコース」を選択し、選択した「気分スッキリコース」が、使用者が起床し操作手段(7)のSTARTボタンを押圧した際に実行されるようになっている。
 尚、制御手段は、AI機能を有し、このAI機能に基づいて、複数のマッサージコースの内から一のマッサージコースが選択されてもよい。
The control means selects one massage course from the plurality of massage courses based on the evaluation result of the sleep state evaluation means, and based on the selected massage course, the plurality of air cells (2) and the air supply means (6). ) Control.
For example, when the sleep state evaluation means determines that the sleep was a deep sleep based on the accumulated sleep information of the user, the user selects the “good morning course” as an appropriate massage course, and selects the selected “good morning course”. Is executed when the user wakes up and presses the START button of the operation means (7).
On the other hand, when the sleep state evaluation means determines that the sleep was a light sleep based on the accumulated sleep information of the user, the user selects the `` mood refreshing course '' as an appropriate massage course, and The "clean course" is executed when the user wakes up and presses the START button of the operation means (7).
The control means may have an AI function, and one massage course may be selected from a plurality of massage courses based on the AI function.
 また、制御手段は、メモリに設定された起床予定時刻の少し前(以前)になると(評価結果から使用者を起床させるのに最適となった状態時に)、おはようウェーブ(起床させる動作)を行い、使用者が起床し操作手段(7)のSTOPボタンを押圧した際に、おはようウェーブを行うことを停止されるようになっている。
 このとき、その後、操作手段(7)のSTARTボタンを押圧した際に、選択したマッサージコースが実行されることになる。
 つまり、エアセルに起床させる動作を実行させ、その後、マッサージ動作を実行させる。
Also, the control means performs a morning wave (operation to wake up) a little before (before) the scheduled wake-up time set in the memory (when it is optimal to wake up the user from the evaluation result). When the user wakes up and presses the STOP button of the operation means (7), the operation of the morning wave is stopped.
At this time, when the START button of the operation means (7) is pressed thereafter, the selected massage course is executed.
That is, the operation of raising the air cell is performed, and then the massage operation is performed.
 次に、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)の使用方法の一例について説明する。
 図8は、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)の使用方法の一例について説明するためのフローチャートである。
まず、使用者は、マッサージ装置(1)の上面に横臥すると、睡眠する前に操作手段(7)を用いて起床予定時刻(例えば平日7時)を設定する(ステップS101)。
 尚、マッサージ装置(1)に、毎日の起床予定時刻として、起床予定時刻(例えば7時)は予め設定されていてもよい。
Next, an example of a method of using the massage device (1) according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a method of using the massage device (1) according to the present invention.
First, when the user lies down on the upper surface of the massage device (1), the user sets the expected wake-up time (for example, 7:00 on weekdays) using the operation means (7) before sleeping (step S101).
The scheduled wake-up time (for example, 7:00) may be set in advance in the massage device (1) as the daily scheduled wake-up time.
 次に、使用者が、睡眠する前に心地よい就寝が提供されるようにマッサージを行うために、操作手段(7)のSTARTボタンが押圧されたか否かを判定する(ステップS102)。
 STARTボタンが押圧されたと判定したときには、操作手段(7)を用いて選択された「おやすみコース」が実行される(ステップS103)。
 そして、「おやすみコース」が所定時間(7分~10分)、実行されると、「おやすみコース」が実行されることを終了する(ステップS104)。
 これにより、使用者の副交感神経が刺激されて、入眠が促進される。
Next, it is determined whether or not the START button of the operation means (7) has been pressed in order to perform a massage so that the user can sleep comfortably before sleeping (step S102).
When it is determined that the START button has been pressed, the "good night course" selected using the operation means (7) is executed (step S103).
Then, when the "good night course" is executed for a predetermined time (7 minutes to 10 minutes), the execution of the "good night course" ends (step S104).
As a result, the parasympathetic nerve of the user is stimulated, and falling asleep is promoted.
 ステップS104の処理が終了するか、若しくは、ステップS102の処理においてSTARTボタンが押圧されていないと判定したとき(すなわち、睡眠する前に何もせず睡眠したとき)には、使用者が睡眠すると、マイクによって使用者から生じる音(睡眠情報)が所定時間間隔で取得されてメモリに記憶されるとともに、体動センサ(11)によって使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)が所定時間間隔で取得されてメモリに記憶される(ステップS105)。 When the process of step S104 is completed, or when it is determined that the START button is not pressed in the process of step S102 (that is, when the user sleeps without doing anything before sleeping), when the user sleeps, Sound (sleep information) generated from the user by the microphone is acquired at predetermined time intervals and stored in the memory, and body motion information (sleep information) of the user is acquired by the body motion sensor (11) at predetermined time intervals. And stored in the memory (step S105).
 次に、制御手段は、設定された起床予定時刻の前(例えば6時50分)で、睡眠情報から使用者を起床させるのに最適となった状態であるか否かを判定する(ステップS106)。
 最適となった状態でないと判定したときには、ステップS105の処理に戻る。
 一方、最適となった状態であると判定したときには、制御手段は、睡眠している状態から使用者を起床させるために、身体をひねる様なマッサージ動作ではなく、頭部~足部にかけて順番に動かす動作(起床させる動作)となるおはようウェーブを行う(ステップS107)。
Next, the control unit determines whether or not it is in an optimal state to wake up the user from the sleep information before the set scheduled wake-up time (for example, at 6:50) (step S106). ).
When it is determined that the state is not the optimum state, the process returns to the step S105.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is the optimum state, the control means does not perform a massage operation such as twisting the body, but sequentially from the head to the foot in order to wake up the user from the sleeping state. A good morning wave, which is a moving operation (wake-up operation), is performed (step S107).
次に、制御手段は、使用者が起床し操作手段(7)のSTOPボタンが押圧されたか否かを判定する(ステップS108)。
 STOPボタンが押圧されていないと判定したときには、ステップS107の処理を繰り返す。
 一方、STOPボタンが押圧されたと判定したときには、おはようウェーブを停止させる(ステップS109)。
Next, the control means determines whether or not the user has woken up and pressed the STOP button of the operation means (7) (step S108).
When it is determined that the STOP button has not been pressed, the process of step S107 is repeated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the STOP button has been pressed, the good morning wave is stopped (step S109).
次に、制御手段は、操作手段(7)のSTARTボタンが押圧された否かを判定する(ステップS110)。
 STARTボタンが押圧されたと判定したときには、睡眠状態評価手段は、メモリに記憶された使用者から生じる音(睡眠情報)及び使用者の体動情報(睡眠情報)に基づいて、使用者の睡眠状態を評価し、制御手段は、使用者に爽快な目覚めが提供されるように、複数のマッサージコースの内から一のマッサージコースを選択し、選択したマッサージコースを実行させる(ステップS111)。
 これにより、使用者の副交感神経が刺激されて、すっきり目覚めることができる。
Next, the control means determines whether or not the START button of the operation means (7) has been pressed (step S110).
When it is determined that the START button has been pressed, the sleep state evaluation means determines the sleep state of the user based on the sound (sleep information) generated from the user and the body movement information (sleep information) of the user stored in the memory. Is evaluated, and the control means selects one massage course from among the plurality of massage courses and executes the selected massage course so as to provide the user with an exhilarating awakening (step S111).
Thereby, the parasympathetic nerve of the user is stimulated, and the user can wake up clearly.
 ステップS111の処理が終了するか、若しくは、ステップS110の処理においてSTARTボタンが押圧されていないと判定したとき(すなわち、朝時間がなくマッサージを実行しなかったとき)には、本フローチャートを終了させる。 When the process in step S111 ends or when it is determined in step S110 that the START button has not been pressed (that is, when there is no morning time and massage is not performed), this flowchart is ended. .
 以上のように本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)によれば、使用者の睡眠の質(使用者に合った睡眠)を判定評価して、判定評価結果に基づいてエアセルの制御方法(最適なマッサージコース)を示すことで、睡眠の質を向上させることができる。特に使用者が睡眠する前にマッサージを行うことで、心地よい就寝を提供し、使用者が起床した後にマッサージを行うことで、爽快な目覚めを提供する。 As described above, according to the massage device (1) according to the present invention, the quality of sleep of the user (sleep suitable for the user) is evaluated and evaluated, and the air cell control method (optimum) is determined based on the evaluation result. By showing a massage course, the quality of sleep can be improved. In particular, by providing a massage before the user sleeps, a comfortable bed is provided, and by performing the massage after the user wakes up, a refreshing awakening is provided.
 尚、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、使用者の睡眠情報とは関係なく、単にマッサージ装置として使用することができ、上述したように使用者の睡眠情報に基づいて、使用者に適切なマッサージを施すように動作するマッサージ装置としても使用することができる。 In addition, the massage device (1) according to the present invention can be used simply as a massage device irrespective of the sleep information of the user, and is appropriately applied to the user based on the sleep information of the user as described above. It can also be used as a massage device that operates to give a natural massage.
 上記の通り、本発明に係るマッサージ装置(1)は、エアセル(2)の下方への膨張を防止するエアセル保持板(3)と、エアセル(2)とエアセル保持板(3)を固定し、エアセル(2)の膨張によるエアセル保持板(3)の不要な揺れを防止する固定ベース(4)と、クッション部材(5)とを備えることにより、優れたマッサージ効果と寝心地の良さと取り扱い性の良さと設置場所およびクッション部材の選択性の良さを同時に提供することができる。 As described above, the massage device (1) according to the present invention fixes the air cell holding plate (3) for preventing the air cell (2) from expanding downward, the air cell (2) and the air cell holding plate (3), By providing a fixed base (4) for preventing unnecessary shaking of the air cell holding plate (3) due to expansion of the air cell (2), and a cushion member (5), excellent massage effect, good sleeping comfort, and easy handling. Goodness and good selectivity of an installation place and a cushion member can be provided at the same time.
 本発明に係るマッサージ装置は、エアセルがクッション部材を変形させて沈む虞がなく、マッサージ装置の構造および製造工程を簡素化でき、所望の位置にエアセルを配置することができ、所望の材質、厚み、硬さを備えたクッション部材を使用することができるため、使用者の疲労回復や睡眠改善、リフレッシュ等を目的とするマッサージ装置として有用である。 ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION The massage apparatus which concerns on this invention does not have a danger that an air cell will deform a cushion member and sinks, can simplify the structure and manufacturing process of a massage apparatus, can arrange | position an air cell in a desired position, and can obtain desired material and thickness. Since a cushion member having hardness can be used, it is useful as a massage device for recovering fatigue, improving sleep and refreshing the user.
1   マッサージ装置
2   エアセル
3   エアセル保持板
4   固定ベース
5   クッション部材
6   エア供給手段
7   操作手段
8   制御ユニット
9   ヒータ
10  マット
11  体動センサ
12  エアホース
13  側材
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Massage device 2 Air cell 3 Air cell holding plate 4 Fixed base 5 Cushion member 6 Air supply means 7 Operating means 8 Control unit 9 Heater 10 Mat 11 Body motion sensor 12 Air hose 13 Side member

Claims (3)

  1.  エアの供給により膨張可能なエアセルと、
     前記エアセルの下方に配置された、前記エアセルの下方への膨張を防止するためのエアセル保持板と、
     前記エアセル保持板の下方に配置された、前記エアセルと前記エアセル保持板を固定するための固定ベースとを含み、
     前記エアセルと前記エアセル保持板と前記固定ベースとが一体化されており、
     前記固定ベースの下方には、クッション部材が前記固定ベースと一体または別体として設けられていることを特徴とする、マッサージ装置。
    An air cell that can be expanded by supplying air,
    An air cell holding plate disposed below the air cell to prevent the air cell from expanding downward.
    A fixed base for fixing the air cell and the air cell holding plate, disposed below the air cell holding plate,
    The air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated,
    A massage device, wherein a cushion member is provided below or below the fixed base, integrally or separately from the fixed base.
  2.  前記エアセルと、前記エアセル保持板と、前記固定ベースとが螺合によって一体化されていることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載のマッサージ装置。 The massage device according to claim 1, wherein the air cell, the air cell holding plate, and the fixed base are integrated by screwing.
  3.  前記エアセルは、使用者が前記マッサージ装置に横臥した際に、横臥した前記使用者の胸部から腹部にかかる部分に、前記使用者の身体の高さ方向に2つ設けられており、
     前記2つのエアセルの間には、前記使用者の身体の幅方向に延びるように体動センサが設けられていることを特徴とする、請求項1または2に記載のマッサージ装置。
    The air cell, when the user lies down on the massage device, in the portion from the chest to the abdomen of the lying user, two provided in the height direction of the body of the user,
    The massage device according to claim 1, wherein a body motion sensor is provided between the two air cells so as to extend in a width direction of the body of the user.
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