EP0705589B1 - Appareil de massage, en particulier fauteuil de massage - Google Patents

Appareil de massage, en particulier fauteuil de massage Download PDF

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EP0705589B1
EP0705589B1 EP95114075A EP95114075A EP0705589B1 EP 0705589 B1 EP0705589 B1 EP 0705589B1 EP 95114075 A EP95114075 A EP 95114075A EP 95114075 A EP95114075 A EP 95114075A EP 0705589 B1 EP0705589 B1 EP 0705589B1
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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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A61H2201/0149—Seat or chair
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1657—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
    • A61H2201/1664—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear
    • A61H2201/1669—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear moving along the body in a reciprocating manner

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  • the invention relates to a massage device according to the Preamble of Claim 1.
  • massage devices in particular in the form of massage chairs become known, but all are not satisfactory could achieve massage.
  • Actuation of the individual massage elements in these already known massagers complex, difficult to implement, expensive and prone to failure.
  • a massager in a similar design and with a similar Function is disclosed in GB-A-2 143 438.
  • EP-A-0 598 238 discloses a massage device for use in a backrest of a seat, with a motorized in vertically displaceable massage carriage on which Massage head carriers are attached with massage heads.
  • the Massage head carriers are in the horizontal direction on the plane the backrest and in a third direction perpendicular to Level of the backrest can be moved.
  • the object of the present invention is a massage device to provide, with simple technical means a better massage effect can be achieved.
  • the massager according to the invention can be placed in the backrest a massage chair.
  • the shape of the base frame is ergonomically curved and adapted to the user's back.
  • the massage units are preferably moved via a spindle with an associated drive motor. It is provided the massage units either in the same direction, d. H. both in the same direction, or in opposite directions, d. H. approach each other.
  • the opposite direction of travel the massage elements has the advantage that a Always massage away from the backbone and towards the backbone of the user there. This leads to an increased relaxing Effect.
  • the massage units each carry a massage head, the rotatable one opposite the other in pairs Rollers is provided.
  • the massage head now becomes a massage each massage unit pressed against the user's back and proceed accordingly. Place the rollers of the massage head through the cover of the backrest on the back of the user and thus lead to a pleasant, massaging and relaxing effect.
  • a Massage finger provided, which is preferably in the middle of the Massage head is arranged. This massage finger can either in addition to the movement of the massage units in Function can be set or only in the local area, without a procedure or with only a minor procedure of Massage units and the massage carriage are used.
  • the massage finger is driven by a assigned motor and an eccentric.
  • the massage head is to be enabled by the user its associated attachments, the motor, the eccentric, the massage finger and the one that connects these components Connecting part slidable perpendicular to the plane of the massage vehicle arranged.
  • the reset of the massage head via a Compression spring is arranged here that the massage head is facing forward to the user's back is pressed down.
  • the base frame can be provided with sensors. These sensors allow the user to view the vertical Movement movement of the massage carriage on the base frame in a certain back area.
  • Vibration elements in the form of a motor with an unbalance as well as a heater in the backrest, the seat and / or to install the footrest of the massage chair This creates the relaxing effect of the massage chair still increased.
  • a cover on the Backrest provided.
  • This cover can either be folded up and back and so be removed or it is in a corresponding Pocket inserted into the backrest.
  • any material, that has previously been used in the furniture industry be, e.g. B. leather, synthetic leather, plastic, fabric etc.
  • the massage device is preferably operated via simple manual operation.
  • the functions can be selected individually or in combination.
  • safety-related Reasons provided the individual engines to be trained as low-voltage DC motors. This is optimal in terms of safety.
  • footrests and backrests can be done in one improved comfort also done by motor. It is also an individual attitude of the Seat and leg support possible.
  • the massage chair 1 consists essentially from the backrest 2, the seat 3, the footrest 4 and the armrests 5.
  • a pocket 40 may be attached to accommodate the already mentioned cover can serve.
  • Controls 6 for adjusting the backrest 2 like the footrest 4 and for actuating the massage elements intended.
  • the base frame 9 consists essentially from two pipes 7,8. These pipes 7,8 are, as from this Top view is not recognizable, curved and so the shape of the spine customized.
  • a massage carriage 10 can be moved in the direction of the arrows 11, 12.
  • the massage carriage 10 carries the here with two massage units 13, 14 are movable in the direction of arrows 15, 16. It provided here to move the massage units against each other, so that in a movement of the massage unit 13 in the direction of the arrow 15 the massage unit 14 in the direction of the arrow 16, that is, in the opposite direction.
  • the massage carriage 10 consists essentially of two support tubes 17, 18 connected via a central element 19 are.
  • the middle element 19 is rigid here the support tubes 17, 18 arranged.
  • the procedure of the massage units 13, 14 is carried out via a Spindle 20 realized.
  • the spindle 20 is by means of a Wheel 23 driven by a motor, not shown and is rotatable and displaceable in the central element 19 stored safely.
  • the spindle has two areas 21, 22 opposite threads.
  • the base frame 9 carries several sensors 27, based on which the massage carriage 10 automatically in a certain Area of the base frame 9 is movable.
  • a massage unit wears 24 four rolls 28, each in pairs are formed opposite. The roles are here rotatably arranged in the massage head 24.
  • the massage head is attached to a tube 32 which is on its opposite End carries a connection for the motor 26.
  • the massage finger 25 is displaceable arranged in the arrow directions 34,35.
  • the drive of the Massage fingers 25 take place via the motor 26 and an eccentric disk 29 and an arm 30.
  • the entire unit consisting of these components is slidable in the direction of the arrows 34, 35 in one receptacle 33 stored.
  • the return to the foremost position takes place by means of a compression spring 31.
  • the massage head 24 has four recesses each 36 for receiving the rollers 28 and associated Holes to accommodate the respective axes and with a central recess 37 for receiving the massage finger 25 provided.
  • Figure 5 shows a further sectional view, from the on the one hand, the mounting of the massage carriage 10 on the base frame 9 with the help of the rollers 38, 39, on the other hand again the displacement of the massage head 24 with the associated attachments in arrow directions 34,35.

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  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
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Claims (10)

  1. Appareil de massage comportant un chariot de massage mobile le long d'un châssis de base (9), étant précisé que des unités de massage (13, 14) sont mobiles sur ledit chariot de massage (10) dans le plan du châssis (9), perpendiculairement aux sens de déplacement du chariot (10), et que le déplacement des unités de massage (13, 14) se fait par l'intermédiaire d'une broche (20) avec un moteur d'entraínement associé, que les unités de massage (13, 14) portent chacune une tête de massage (24) qui est pourvue de galets prévus par paires à l'opposé l'un de l'autre, ainsi qu'un doigt de massage (25) qui est mobile perpendiculairement au plan du chariot de massage (10), et que l'entraínement de chaque doigt de massage individuel (25) se fait par l'intermédiaire d'un moteur propre associé (26) et d'un excentrique (29, 30),
       caractérisé en ce que les galets (28) sont rotatifs et en ce que le châssis de base présente une forme courbe ergonomique et est adapté à la forme de la colonne vertébrale.
  2. Appareil de massage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le déplacement des unités de massage (13, 14) se fait dans le même sens ou dans des sens opposés.
  3. Appareil de massage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la tête de massage (24) est mobile avec le moteur (26), l'excentrique (29, 30), le doigt de massage (25) et un élément de liaison (32) perpendiculairement au plan du chariot de massage (10).
  4. Appareil de massage selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'une position de repos des éléments (24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32) est prédéfinie par l'intermédiaire d'un ressort de compression (31).
  5. Appareil de massage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le châssis de base (9) est pourvu de capteurs (27).
  6. Appareil de massage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il est intégré dans le dossier (2) d'un fauteuil de massage (1), le fauteuil de massage comprenant également une surface de siège (3) et un repose-pieds (4).
  7. Appareil de massage selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu des éléments vibrants dans le dossier (2), la surface de siège (3) et/ou le repose-pieds (4).
  8. Appareil de massage selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que les éléments vibrants se composent d'un moteur avec une masse non équilibrée.
  9. Appareil de massage selon l'une des revendications 6 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu un chauffage dans le dossier (2), la surface de siège (3) et/ou le repose-pieds (4).
  10. Appareil de massage selon l'une des revendications 6 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'un recouvrement (40) est prévu sur le dossier (2).
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DE9414556U DE9414556U1 (de) 1994-09-08 1994-09-08 Massagegerät, insbesondere Massagesessel
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