Distributed weight massage power reclining chair

Abstract

A massage chair includes a base frame; a cradle in which a person sits, the cradle being rotatably mounted to the base frame on a cradle bearing structure and pivoting at a cradle axis, the cradle including a vibration generation mechanism mounted within the cradle for producing and delivering vibration into the body of a person seated in the cradle; and a having cradle pivot mechanism connected to the cradle for pivoting the cradle relative to the base frame to a sitting position in which the center of gravity of a person seated in the cradle is substantially over the cradle axis to evenly distribute the weight of a person seated in the cradle over the cradle, and for pivoting the cradle to at least one reclining position.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of body massaging devices such as massage chairs. More specifically the present invention relates to a massage chair having a base frame and a cradle in which a person sits, rotatably mounted to the base frame on cradle bearing means pivoting at a cradle axis, the cradle including electrically powered oscillators for producing and delivering vibration into the body of a seated person, and having cradle pivot means for pivoting the cradle to a sitting position in which the center of gravity of the seated person is substantially over the cradle axis to evenly distribute the weight of the person over the cradle upper surface, preventing weight concentration in the body of the person, and for pivoting the cradle to any of numerous reclining positions. The even distribution of body weight diminishes stress and permits fuller relaxation, particularly in the lower back, while at the same time permit...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] It is another object of the present invention to provide such a massage chair in which the cradle pivots to ease the entry and exit of a person from the chair, so that the use cycle of the chair is stress-free from beginning to end.

[0008] It is finally an object of the present invention to provide such a massage chair which is relatively small and which easily and without need of significant skill breaks down into compact and readily shippable chair portions and is just as easily reassembled, and which is relatively inexpensive to manufacture, sturdy, reliable and safe.

[0010] A massage chair is provided, including a base frame; a cradle in which a person sits, the cradle being rotatably mounted to the base frame on a cradle bearing structure and pivoting at a cradle axis, the cradle including a vibration generation mechanism mounted within the cradle for producing and delivering vibration into the body of a person seated in the cradle; and a having cradle pivot mechanism connected to the cradle for pivoting the cradle relative to the base frame to a sitting position in which the center of gravity of a person seated in the cradle is substantially over the cradle axis to evenly distribute the weight of a person seated in the cradle over the cradle, and for pivoting the cradle to at least one reclining position.

Problems solved by technology

Yet prior massage chairs have positioned a person so that weight distribution is uneven and stress is concentrated in some region or point in the body, most often in the lower back.

As a result, while the chair relieves some stress it also causes stress.

Furthermore, the awkward body shifting and weight positioning necessary to enter and leave prior art massage chairs have added stress to the use cycle of the chair, counteracting its desired effect.

Yet another problem with prior art massage chairs has been that they are bulky and expensive to ship.

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