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EP0489212A1
EP0489212A1 EP90440114A EP90440114A EP0489212A1 EP 0489212 A1 EP0489212 A1 EP 0489212A1 EP 90440114 A EP90440114 A EP 90440114A EP 90440114 A EP90440114 A EP 90440114A EP 0489212 A1 EP0489212 A1 EP 0489212A1
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Milan Marzotto
Pierre De Luca
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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
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/002—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing
    • A61H7/004—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical
    • A61H7/005—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical hand-held

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  • the present invention relates to a massage device, and more particularly to a massage device comprising removable heads provided with rotary fingers for performing a deep mucus massage.
  • Deep muscle kneading causes muscle relaxation, thanks to a direct extension action. It also ensures better circulation by acting on the metabolism of derivatives and waste, by activating blood flow, which facilitates the circulation of arterial blood and accelerates tissue regeneration.
  • the present invention relates to a variable speed massage device, comprising an electric control mechanism provided with a flexible cord connected to a fixing handle.
  • This handle is designed to receive different kinds of massage heads, one of said heads providing deep muscle kneading and massage in the transverse direction. Another head is provided to perform a deep circular massage.
  • the transverse massage in depth is used in the event of muscular lesion to solicit the muscle, that is to say to separate the areas of adhesion formed by the necrotic tissue between each muscle fiber.
  • JH CYRIAX medical manual entitled “Textbook of Orthopedic Medicine” deep rubbing is the most effective form of massage. This technique makes it possible to reach tissues located well below the surface of the body. It contributes to breaking the adhesion phenomena, promotes the absorption of effusions and relieves congestion.
  • the present invention relates to a massage device comprising variable speed control means, a fixing handle provided with rotary connection means designed to receive a removable massage head and a flexible cord connecting the control means to the rotary connection means of the fixing handle, this device comprising a removable massage head of improved type comprising a rotary disc designed to engage the rotary connection means of the fixing handle, said disc comprising a series of substantially identical cylindrical fingers having projecting ends half-sphere, arranged in a circle around the axis of rotation of said disc, each cylindrical finger being spaced evenly on said circle, another finger, square in section, extending the axis of the disc.
  • the fingers are made of an elastic material.
  • a first embodiment of the massage device comprises a control unit 11 comprising an electric motor with variable speed and a gearbox with a button 12 for controlling the variations in speed of the device.
  • the control unit 11 can be fixed to the ceiling by means of a rail so that it can move from one end to the other of the room. It can also be connected to a swing arm fixed to the wall or to a support. According to this construction, the control unit 11 is placed high in a room, generally on a table, a bed or the like, where the treatment must be carried out.
  • the control unit 11 comprises a connection element 14 to a cord 15, connected in a fixing handle 16.
  • FIG. 1 represents a first form of massage head 17 mounted on the fixing handle 16.
  • FIG. 2 represents a second kind of massage head 18. Although two kinds of removable massage heads 17 and 18 are shown, it is obvious that other kinds of heads can be designed for use on the fixing handle 16.
  • the fixing handle 16 is shown in detail in FIG. 3.
  • the body of the handle 20 is hollow and has a shaft 21 extending downward from the center and cooperating at its end with a square control rod 22 and an elastic ball joint designed to ensure instant fixing on a socket.
  • the fixing handle 16 has a cylindrical and hollow end portion 24, having notches 25 on each of its sides, to receive a second massage head 18.
  • an external shoulder 26 acting as a stop and an enlarged part 27 having a diameter identical to that of the massage heads 17 and 18.
  • the first removable massage head 17 is shown in Figure 4 and is described as a head for deep muscle kneading.
  • a control sleeve 31 is rigidly fixed on the cylindrical disc 30 and covers the connecting rod 22 which includes a trigger for engage the elastic ball joint and ensure active fixing so that when the shaft 21 of the handle 16 rotates, the circular disc is rotated.
  • the cylindrical end 24 of the handle 16 functions as a guide means but does not oppose the rotational movement.
  • the surface of the cylindrical disc 30 has six substantially identical projecting cylindrical fingers, having semi-spherical ends, and arranged in a circle at equal distance around the axis of rotation of the cylindrical disc 30.
  • the projecting fingers 32 are made of an elastic material , such as rubber and, according to one embodiment, have a ratio of one to two between their diameter and the part extending above the surface of the disc 30.
  • a central finger 33 protruding of substantially square section and also made of an elastic material.
  • the central finger 33 is shown with a square section, it can also be triangular or rectangular, as long as it has planar sides. According to the embodiment shown here, the central finger 33 has the same length as the cylindrical fingers 32 but could perfectly be slightly longer or shorter.
  • the planar configuration of the walls of the central finger 33 is intended to cause pinching of the muscles between the cylindrical fingers 32 and the planar surface of the central finger 33.
  • six cylindrical fingers 32 have been shown, they may be either more numerous or less numerous depending on the planned massage operations.
  • a second removable massage head 18 is shown in FIG. 5 and comprises a cylindrical disc 40, hollow on one of its sides, covering the cylindrical end part 24 of the handle 16.
  • the pins 42 extend inwards of the cylindrical disc 40 and cooperate with slots 25 formed in the handle 16 so that when the removable head 18 is mounted on the handle 16, the cylindrical disc cannot rotate and is locked on said handle.
  • a control sleeve 43 is mounted on a shaft 44 and disposed inside, in the center of the circular disc 40, to receive the connecting rods 22 of the handle 16.
  • the shaft 44 is mounted on supports 45 so as to be able to rotate inside the circular disc 40 and comprises a pinion gear 46 driving two bevel gears 47 on each side of the central axis, the axis of rotation of which is inclined towards the center.
  • the bevel gears 47 are each connected to an eccentric rod 48 which extends from a support 49 above the surface of the circular disc 40.
  • Each eccentric rod 48 is arranged inside a cylindrical finger 50 fixed on the surface of the circular disc 40 so that when the rod 48 is in rotation, the end 51 of the finger 50 rotates, the base of said finger remaining stationary.
  • the finger 50 forms a sheath inside which the eccentric rod 48 rotates so that the surface of said sheath is not in rotation, the end 50 being deformed in a circular movement.
  • the control mechanism is similar to that of an egg beater.
  • the eccentric rods 48 rotate in opposite directions and cause deep circular friction when used for a massage operation.
  • the fingers have a diameter of about 1.5 centimeters and are spaced about 2.5 centimeters from each other.
  • the two fingers 50 are inclined inward so that the distance between them at their end 51 is approximately 1.9 centimeters, without taking account of the eccentricity.
  • the ends 51 have an eccentric rotational movement over a diameter of about 0.6 cm.
  • the speed of the device can be controlled by a control button 12 mounted on the control head 11.
  • the fingers 50 are made of an elastic material to allow the eccentric rods 48 to rotate.
  • the materials used are preferably aluminum or hard plastic, for the circular discs 30 and 40 of the two removable massage heads 17 and 18.

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EP2821048A1 (de) 2013-07-04 2015-01-07 Seb S.A. Pflegegerät mit leichter Montage des Gerätekopfs
GB2569133A (en) * 2017-12-06 2019-06-12 Kaye Carter Alissa Stimulation device

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US3281878A (en) * 1965-07-16 1966-11-01 Roiz Cutberto Meza Mobile cleaner brush
US4777940A (en) * 1987-06-30 1988-10-18 Kabushiki Kaisha Fuji Iryoki Portable massaging apparatus having vibration isolating members on worm gears
US4919117A (en) * 1989-02-21 1990-04-24 Thomas P. Muchisky Facial and body massage apparatus and method
EP0215519B1 (de) * 1985-09-20 1991-11-13 Faco S.A. Elektrisches Massagegerät

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US3281878A (en) * 1965-07-16 1966-11-01 Roiz Cutberto Meza Mobile cleaner brush
EP0215519B1 (de) * 1985-09-20 1991-11-13 Faco S.A. Elektrisches Massagegerät
US4777940A (en) * 1987-06-30 1988-10-18 Kabushiki Kaisha Fuji Iryoki Portable massaging apparatus having vibration isolating members on worm gears
US4919117A (en) * 1989-02-21 1990-04-24 Thomas P. Muchisky Facial and body massage apparatus and method

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2821048A1 (de) 2013-07-04 2015-01-07 Seb S.A. Pflegegerät mit leichter Montage des Gerätekopfs
GB2569133A (en) * 2017-12-06 2019-06-12 Kaye Carter Alissa Stimulation device
GB2569133B (en) * 2017-12-06 2022-03-02 Kaye Carter Alissa Stimulation device

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