EP0060206A1 - Fluidisch angetriebenes Massagegerät - Google Patents

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EP0060206A1
EP0060206A1 EP82400472A EP82400472A EP0060206A1 EP 0060206 A1 EP0060206 A1 EP 0060206A1 EP 82400472 A EP82400472 A EP 82400472A EP 82400472 A EP82400472 A EP 82400472A EP 0060206 A1 EP0060206 A1 EP 0060206A1
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Jean-Marie Barthe
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • 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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/04—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B06—GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS IN GENERAL
    • B06B—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OF INFRASONIC, SONIC, OR ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY, e.g. FOR PERFORMING MECHANICAL WORK IN GENERAL
    • B06B1/00—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency
    • B06B1/18—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency wherein the vibrator is actuated by pressure fluid

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  • the present invention relates to a vibration generator oscillator device using a fluid, in particular an incompressible liquid, as actuating power, and, more particularly, a massage device in particular for domestic use.
  • Known devices of this type are generally electrical devices, the use of which may be prohibited because of the dangers inherent in the electrical installation.
  • Modulated water jet massagers are also known. However, these involve for the user bathing clothes and use in a bathtub or a suitable room. In addition, in both cases, the amplitude of the vibrations provided by these devices is relatively low.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a vibration generating device, more particularly a massage device, of simple and robust construction, using no moving parts, low manufacturing and use costs, and which can also serve as an agitator for make mixtures or dissolutions.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a vibration generating device of this type which can be actuated by simple connection to an equipment of domestic water distribution.
  • the vibration generating apparatus comprises a body, a nozzle mounted on this body, a non-perforated membrane mounted tensioned on the body in contact under pressure against one end of the nozzle and defining with the body, around the nozzle, an annular cavity, a means for supplying fluid to the annular cavity, and a means for discharging the fluid, connected to the nozzle and including a buffer space at the outlet of this last.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a non-perforated elastic membrane 1 made of flexible material, such as an elastomer, for example made of synthetic or natural rubber, mounted in tensioned support by its central part 11 on the the annular outer end of a diverging nozzle 2, being clamped in tension by its periphery by an annular cover 3 mounted on the body 5 of the device and defining with the latter, an annular sealed cavity 4 surrounding the nozzle 2.
  • the cavity 4 is supplied with incompressible liquid under pressure, for example water, by a supply pipe 6 extending through the body 5.
  • a cylindrical nozzle 7 is mounted coaxially in the extension of the nozzle 2 in the opposite direction to the membrane 1.
  • On the body 5 is mounted sealingly a housing 10, coaxial with the nozzle 2 and the nozzle 7 and defining a buffer chamber 8 surrounding and extending the nozzle 7.
  • a tube 9 is fixed to the bottom of the housing 10 to ensure the evacuation of the fluid in room 8.
  • the membrane From a certain pressure in the cavity 4, the membrane takes off from the nozzle by a fluttering phenomenon and a leak occurs between the outer edge of the nozzle 2 and the membrane 1.
  • the friction of the water of leak in circulation excites the vibration of the central disc 11 of the membrane 1 which covers the nozzle 2.
  • the nozzle-nozzle assembly constitutes by its dimensions a resonant system fixing the vibration frequency of the device; the nozzle also allows maintenance of the oscillation of the membrane when the mechanical load varies on the membrane during use.
  • the membrane 1 constitutes the member for applying vibrations to the material to be agitated or to be massaged, while defining the front end wall of the apparatus.
  • the device is therefore in the form of an applicator with a body part used for its manipulation, the end formed by the membrane being intended to be applied to the areas of the body to be massaged, allowing a localized and effective application.
  • the buffer chamber 8 serves, on the one hand, as a fluid reservoir regulating the back pressure downstream of the nozzle, and, on the other hand, to collect the water which escapes from the nozzle 7 to evacuate it towards the outside of the device, through the tube 9.
  • FIG. 2 shows a practical embodiment of a massage device according to the invention.
  • the general design is completely identical to that of the embodiment of FIG. 1, except that it will be noted that the supply pipe 6 is provided with a quick connection device 12 to a hose 13 of an installation domestic distribution, for example a shower hose. It is the same for the drainage tube 9 which is extended by a flexible drainage tube 14 which allows water to be discharged into a bathtub or sink.
  • an annular spacer element 15 is first screwed into the cover 3 between the body 5 and the periphery to be clamped of the membrane. pinch the periphery of the membrane, the cover-spacer-membrane assembly being screwed onto the periphery of the body 5 to ensure the required tensioning of the membrane, a seal being advantageously provided for sealing.
  • the membrane 1 can advantageously be made of synthetic or natural rubber with a thickness of between 1 and 2.5 mm, typically 2 mm, and is stretched when mounted with a force of 3 to 10 kg on the nozzle 2, which has a section diverging outwards at an angle of 34 °, with an outside passage diameter of 21.7 mm and an inside passage diameter of 12 mm. Under these conditions, the nozzle 7 is cylindrical and has an internal diameter of 12 mm and a length of 67 mm. This arrangement makes it possible to generate vibrations with a fundamental frequency between 50 and 100 Hertz and a high level peak for the harmonic 9. The peak-to-peak amplitude of the vibration of the membrane can reach 2 mm.
  • the device can also be used as a vibrating element to promote mixtures or dissolutions of products for which the electric current would also constitute a danger.
  • the device is particularly suitable for the application of very gentle massages, for example for facial treatments, with an amplitude of oscillations of a few tenths of a millimeter, as well as for the application very energetic massages at maximum power, by fully opening the supply tap of the domestic water installation.
  • the device can be used in all massage cases. It is also possible to massage in or under water, for example while taking a bath, without the slightest risk of electrocution.
  • due to the absence of water projection it is also possible to perform massages while remaining fully clothed; in this case, the large amplitude of the vibration emitted allows the passage of energy through the clothing.
  • the importance of the amplitude of the low frequency vibrations it generates, and the possibility of massage using hot water make it a particularly effective device in weight loss assistance treatments, especially for the treatment of cellulite.

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EP82400472A 1981-03-13 1982-03-15 Fluidisch angetriebenes Massagegerät Expired EP0060206B1 (de)

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AT82400472T ATE13637T1 (de) 1981-03-13 1982-03-15 Fluidisch angetriebenes massagegeraet.

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FR8105270A FR2501539A1 (fr) 1981-03-13 1981-03-13 Oscillateur hydraulique actionnant une membrane
FR8105270 1981-03-13

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JP (1) JPS57164061A (de)
AT (1) ATE13637T1 (de)
DE (1) DE3263999D1 (de)
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NO (1) NO154990C (de)

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US4635619A (en) * 1984-01-20 1987-01-13 Diamond Harvey E Water massager means
US4839930A (en) * 1988-05-27 1989-06-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit for a spa tank
CN109201442A (zh) * 2018-11-09 2019-01-15 张盼 一种气动高频激振设备及系统

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AU610400B2 (en) * 1988-05-27 1991-05-16 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit for a spa
AU2863595A (en) * 1994-10-12 1996-05-06 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Neck massage pillow for spa apparatus

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CH503523A (de) * 1970-02-03 1971-02-28 Kirgiz Nii Vodnogo Khozyaistva Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung mechanischer Schwingungen
DE2817234A1 (de) * 1978-04-20 1979-10-31 Bosch Gmbh Robert Druckluftfanfare, insbesondere fuer wegbevorrechtigte fahrzeuge

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CH503523A (de) * 1970-02-03 1971-02-28 Kirgiz Nii Vodnogo Khozyaistva Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung mechanischer Schwingungen
DE2817234A1 (de) * 1978-04-20 1979-10-31 Bosch Gmbh Robert Druckluftfanfare, insbesondere fuer wegbevorrechtigte fahrzeuge

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4635619A (en) * 1984-01-20 1987-01-13 Diamond Harvey E Water massager means
US4839930A (en) * 1988-05-27 1989-06-20 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Dry hydro-massage unit for a spa tank
CN109201442A (zh) * 2018-11-09 2019-01-15 张盼 一种气动高频激振设备及系统

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NO154990B (no) 1986-10-20
NO154990C (no) 1987-01-28
FR2501539A1 (fr) 1982-09-17
EP0060206B1 (de) 1985-06-05
NO820826L (no) 1982-09-14
DE3263999D1 (en) 1985-07-11
ATE13637T1 (de) 1985-06-15
FR2501539B1 (de) 1984-01-27
JPS57164061A (en) 1982-10-08

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