massage machine

Abstract

A massager is provided that can massage a user's lower limbs, such as feet or calves, and at least the user's upper body in one unit. The massager (1) of the present invention has a first treatment member (6) for massaging a user's first treatment area (L) and a second treatment member (29, 35, 37) for massaging a user's second treatment area (A, W, B), wherein the first treatment member (6) is located on one side of a partition plate (21, 22) that is provided in a left-right direction, and the second treatment member (29, 35, 37) is located on the other side of the partition plate (21, 22).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a massage machine that can massage the user's lower limbs, such as the feet or calves, and at least the user's upper body (back, waist, sides, buttocks, etc.). Background Technology

[0002] There has always been a chair-type massage machine that allows the user to sit and receive massage for at least the upper body (back, waist, etc.). For example, there is the massage machine disclosed in Patent Document 1.

[0003] This chair-type massager features a seat for the user to sit on, with a backrest at the rear of the seat. A back massage mechanism for massaging the user's back is housed in the backrest. Additionally, a lower limb massager for massaging the user's lower limbs is located at the front of the seat. This lower limb massager can be housed under the seat.

[0004] As a type of lower limb massager, there exists, for example, the structure disclosed in Patent Document 2. This lower limb massager is equipped with a pair of treatment components that extend vertically from the calf towards the foot. These components are arranged with a rotating axis that passes through the base of the pair of treatment components in the left-right direction. This rotating axis is driven by a drive unit, and a conversion unit converts this rotational force into oscillating motion, thereby performing a clamping massage on the lower limbs through the pair of treatment components.

[0005] Prior art literature

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-208264;

[0008] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-018616. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0010] Patent Document 1 can effectively massage the upper body, such as the back. Patent Document 2 can also effectively massage the lower limbs, such as the feet.

[0011] However, in recent years, due to space constraints, it has sometimes been difficult to place sofa-type massagers like those in Patent Document 1 in rooms such as living rooms. On the other hand, lower limb massagers like those in Patent Document 2 are small in size and can be placed in rooms such as living rooms.

[0012] However, if you want to massage at least the user's upper body (back, waist, hips, etc.), you must prepare a massager for the upper body in addition to a massager for the lower limbs. That is, it is necessary to ensure a large enough space to place two massagers, which is not practical.

[0013] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a massage machine that can massage the user's feet or calves and other lower limbs, as well as at least the user's upper body, in one unit.

[0014] Solution for solving the problem

[0015] In order to achieve the above objectives, the following technical means are devised in this invention.

[0016] The massage machine according to the present invention is characterized in that it has a first treatment member for massaging a first treatment part of a user and a second treatment member for massaging a second treatment part of the user, wherein the first treatment member is located on one side of a partition plate that is provided in a left-right direction and the second treatment member is located on the other side of the partition plate in the left-right direction.

[0017] Preferably, on one side, there is a swing mechanism that performs clamping massage on the first treatment part by bringing the first treatment member close to separation; on the other side, the second treatment part is massaged by the second treatment member provided in the swing mechanism and protruding from the opening of the partition plate.

[0018] Preferably, the housing has a user seat, and the housing is provided with a first massage area for massaging the first treatment part and a second massage area for massaging the second treatment part.

[0019] Preferably, the area formed on the front side of the aforementioned housing and where the user can sit is the aforementioned second massage area, and the area formed on the rear side of the aforementioned housing and having an opening into which the aforementioned first treatment part can be inserted is the aforementioned first massage area.

[0020] Preferably, the opening of the first massage area is formed in a rearward-opening manner so that the first treatment part can be inserted from the rear.

[0021] Preferably, the aforementioned housing includes the aforementioned partition plate, which is in the shape of a chair with a seat and a backrest for the user to sit on. The aforementioned first massage area is formed at the rear of the aforementioned backrest. Inside the aforementioned housing, there are: a pair of left and right massage members that push the aforementioned first treatment part inserted into the opening of the aforementioned first massage area from the rear in a manner that clamps the aforementioned first treatment member; and a massage drive that imparts a swinging motion to the aforementioned massage members. The aforementioned second massage area is formed at the front of the aforementioned backrest and includes the aforementioned second treatment member.

[0022] Preferably, the opening of the first massage area is formed in a forward-open manner so that the user's first treatment part can be inserted from the front.

[0023] Preferably, the aforementioned housing includes the aforementioned partition plate, which is in the shape of a chair with a seat and a backrest for the user to sit on. The aforementioned first massage area is formed at the rear of the aforementioned backrest. Inside the aforementioned housing, there are: a pair of left and right massage members that push the aforementioned first treatment part inserted into the opening of the aforementioned first massage area from the front in a manner that clamps the aforementioned first treatment member; and a massage drive that imparts a swinging motion to the aforementioned massage members. The aforementioned second massage area is formed at the front of the aforementioned backrest and includes the aforementioned second treatment member.

[0024] Preferably, the second treatment member is installed on the edge of the massage member, so that the massage member is given a swinging motion by the massage drive unit, and the second treatment member massages the second treatment part seated on the seat.

[0025] Preferably, the massage component is an L-shaped component having a front extension portion that protrudes forward from the base side and an upper extension portion that protrudes upward from the base side, and the second treatment component is mounted on at least one of the front extension portion or the upper extension portion in a state protruding toward the user.

[0026] Preferably, the aforementioned massage drive unit includes a drive motor.

[0027] Preferably, the first treatment area is the user's lower limb, including at least the feet and calves, and the second treatment area is the user's part, including at least the buttocks, waist, and back.

[0028] The effects of the invention

[0029] According to the present invention, a single device can massage the user's feet or calves and other lower limbs, as well as at least the user's upper body. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic front perspective view showing the general outline of the massager of the present invention (first embodiment).

[0031] Figure 2 This is a rear perspective view schematically showing the overview of the massage machine according to the first embodiment.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a front perspective view schematically showing the internal structure of the massage machine according to the first embodiment.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a rear perspective view schematically showing the internal structure of the massage machine according to the first embodiment.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a side view of the massage machine according to the first embodiment, viewed from the left side.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a top view of the massage machine according to the first embodiment, viewed from above.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a front perspective view schematically showing the outline of the rear treatment component that constitutes the back massage mechanism.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a front perspective view schematically showing the outline of the lower treatment component that constitutes the seat massage mechanism.

[0038] Figure 9 This is a front perspective view schematically showing the overview of the massage machine according to the second embodiment.

[0039] Figure 10 This is a front perspective view schematically showing the internal structure of the massager according to the second embodiment.

[0040] Figure 11 This is a side view of the massage machine according to the second embodiment, viewed from the left side. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments of the massage machine 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the figures.

[0042] Furthermore, the embodiments described below are merely examples embodying the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these specific examples. Additionally, regarding the drawings, for ease of observation, some constituent parts are omitted or depicted using imaginary lines, etc.

[0043] Furthermore, the front-back and left-right directions of the massage machine 1 are shown in the attached drawings. This corresponds to the direction observed by a user sitting on the seat 21 of the massage machine 1 (a user sitting in a chair or similar and inserting their lower limbs L into the insertion recess 4 of the massage machine 1). In the following description, the direction shown in the attached drawings will be used as the direction for describing the massage machine 1 of the present invention.

[0044] In addition, in this instruction manual, the part of a person's lower limb L below the knee and above the ankle is referred to as "calf C". The part below the ankle (including the ankle) and extending from the heel H to the toe T is referred to as "foot F". Sometimes, the lower limb L of the user that includes at least the calf C and foot F is also referred to as "first treatment area".

[0045] Additionally, the back part of the upper body is designated as "back B", the area below back B as "waist W", the side of waist W as "side of waist S (body side)", and the posterior part between waist W and lower limb L as "buttocks A". Sometimes, at least the back B, waist W, side of waist S, and buttocks A of the user are also referred to as "second treatment area".

[0046] In addition, in this embodiment, the first massage area that massages the first treatment area (lower limb L) is called the "lower limb massage area", and the second massage area that massages the second treatment area (back B, waist W, side waist S, buttocks A, etc.) is called the "seat massage area".

[0047] The massager 1 of the present invention is configured such that: a first treatment member can massage the first treatment part, such as the foot F (sole U, side of the foot, instep, heel H, etc.) and calf C of the lower limb L inserted into the insertion recess 4; and a second treatment member can massage the second treatment part, such as the back B, waist W, side of waist S, and buttocks A of the user sitting on the seat 21.

[0048] First, the first embodiment of the massage machine 1 according to the present invention will be described.

[0049] [First Implementation]

[0050] Figures 1 to 8 This is a diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the massage machine 1 according to the present invention.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 8As shown in the figure, the massager 1 of this embodiment has a housing 2 for the user to sit on, and the housing 2 is provided with: a lower limb massage area (first massage area), where a massage member 6 (first treatment member) massages the user's first treatment area (lower limb L including at least the foot F, calf C, etc.) in a clamping manner; and a seat massage area, where each of the rear treatment member 29 (second treatment member), the side treatment member 35 (second treatment member), and the lower treatment member 37 (second treatment member) massages the user's second treatment area (upper body including at least the back B, waist W, waist side S, buttocks A, etc.) by pressing and rubbing.

[0052] Furthermore, the massager 1 in this embodiment is configured such that the user's lower limb L is inserted into the interior of the housing 2 from the rear.

[0053] First, the lower limb massage area of ​​this embodiment will be described.

[0054] The lower limb massage area is formed on the rear side of the housing 2 and has an opening (insertion recess 4) that allows the user's lower limb L (calf C to foot F) to be inserted from the rear. That is, the opening (insertion recess 4) of the lower limb massage area in this embodiment is formed in a rearward and upward manner so that the user's lower limb L can be inserted from the rear.

[0055] The massager 1 of this embodiment uses the user's left and right lower limbs L as the massage objects (first treatment part), and performs "kneading massage" on both the foot F and the calf C that constitute the lower limb L by pinching and kneading. In addition, the massager 1 of this embodiment can simultaneously perform "pressing massage" on the sole U of the foot by pressing in with acupressure.

[0056] The massager 1 of this embodiment has an insertion recess 4 that allows the user's lower limb L (foot F, calf C, etc.) to be inserted from the rear, a lower limb massage mechanism 3 that performs "kneading massage" on the user's lower limb L in a clamping manner, and a housing 2 that houses the lower limb massage mechanism 3.

[0057] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown in the diagram, the housing 2 is a frame formed as a rectangle or square, which is longer in the left-right direction than in the up-down direction when viewed from the front. The housing 2 can be placed on the ground. A pair of insertion recesses 4 (openings) are provided side-by-side, separated on the left and right sides of the housing 2.

[0058] An insertion recess 4 is formed on the rear side of the housing 2, and is formed to be open to the rear and upward. The insertion recess 4 is an opening that is elongated in the vertical direction. A lining material (not shown) is provided inside the insertion recess 4. The left and right lower limbs L (calf C to foot F) can be inserted into these left and right pair of insertion recesses 4 from the rear.

[0059] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown in the diagram, multiple support members 5a and 5b are provided inside the housing 2 to support the lower limb massage mechanism 3 from below. Support members 5a are respectively located at both ends in the left-right direction within the housing 2. The support members 5a are rotatably supported at both ends of the rotating shaft 7 of the lower limb massage mechanism 3. On the other hand, support members 5b are located between the pair of support members 5a on the left and right sides and at the center of the housing 2. Support members 5b support the gearbox 15 of the massage drive unit 8 through which the rotating shaft 7 passes. The lower limb massage mechanism 3 is mounted inside the housing 2 in a state as if floating from the bottom surface, supported by the support members 5a and 5b.

[0060] The lower limb massage unit 3 performs a "kneading massage" on the user's lower limb L in a pinching manner within the lower limb massage area.

[0061] The lower limb massage mechanism 3 includes: a pair of left and right massage components 6, which are spaced apart to clamp the lower limb L and apply kneading and massaging motions to the lower limb L; a rotating shaft 7, which is arranged with its axis facing horizontally and extends through the base of the massage components 6 in the left and right directions; a massage drive unit 8, which drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate; and a conversion unit 9, which is provided on the base of the massage components 6 and converts the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into the oscillating motion of the massage components 6.

[0062] That is, on the rear side (one side) of the housing 2, there is a swing mechanism (massage member 6, massage drive unit 8, etc.) for clamping and massaging the first treatment part (including the lower limb L including the foot F and the calf C) by bringing the first treatment member (massage member 6) close and separating.

[0063] The massage member 6 includes a front-extending portion 10 that protrudes forward from the base end side; and an upper-extending portion 11 that protrudes upward from the base end side. Furthermore, in the following description, the "front-extending portion 10" of this embodiment is arranged in a generally horizontal direction and is therefore referred to as the "horizontal massage member 10". Additionally, the "upper-extending portion 11" of this embodiment is arranged in a generally vertical direction and is therefore referred to as the "vertical massage member 11".

[0064] In this embodiment, the massage component 6 (first treatment component) is formed in a roughly L-shaped (boot-shaped) form when viewed from the side, extending along the lower limb L from the calf C to the foot F. The massage component 6 is fitted into the insertion recess 4.

[0065] That is, the massage component 6 has: a pair of horizontal massage components 10 on the left and right, which are configured to clamp the foot F and apply a massage action to the foot F; and a pair of vertical massage components 11 on the left and right, which are configured to clamp the calf C and apply a massage action to the calf C. The vertical massage components 11 are arranged above the horizontal massage components 10 in the massage component 6.

[0066] The horizontal massage member 10 is disposed within the housing 2 in a manner that protrudes in a generally horizontal and forward direction. That is, the horizontal massage member 10 is a member formed to protrude forward from the base end side of the massage member 6.

[0067] The horizontal massage component 10 is shaped to cover the foot F from the side, with the front side covering the toes T and the rear side covering the heel H. A pair of horizontal massage components 10 are provided on the left and right sides. The horizontal massage components 10 apply a clamping massage action to the foot F inserted into the insertion recess 4 by pressing from the outside and inside.

[0068] The vertical massage component 11 is provided within the housing 2 in a manner that protrudes in a generally vertical and upward direction. That is, the vertical massage component 11 is formed in a manner that it stands upright from the base end side of the massage component 6.

[0069] The vertical massage component 11 is shaped to cover the calf C from the side. A pair of vertical massage components 11 are provided on the left and right sides. The vertical massage component 11 applies a clamping massage action to the calf C inserted into the insertion recess 4 by pressing from the outside and inside.

[0070] At the base end (center along the length direction) of the massage member 6 in this embodiment, a conversion section 9 is provided to convert the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into the oscillating motion of the massage member 6. That is, the horizontal massage member 10 and the vertical massage member 11 in this embodiment are connected by the conversion section 9.

[0071] The massage component 6 has: an inner massage component 6a that presses outward relative to the lower limb L; and an outer massage component 6b that faces the inner massage component 6a and presses inward relative to the lower limb L.

[0072] Furthermore, the inner massage component 6a and the outer massage component 6b clamp the lower limb L from the side, thus having the same boot shape (approximately L-shaped), and are arranged at predetermined intervals in a reversed left-right direction (mirror image reversal).

[0073] For example, in the case of the left foot (left lower limb L), the inner massage component 6a contacts the inner side of the left foot and presses inward (to the left). The outer massage component 6b contacts the outer side of the left foot and presses inward (to the right).

[0074] On the other hand, with the right foot (right lower limb L) in the case, the inner massage component 6a contacts the inner side of the right foot and presses inward (to the right). The outer massage component 6b contacts the outer side of the right foot and presses inward (to the left).

[0075] The inner massage member 6a includes: a horizontal massage member 10a, which is configured to contact the inner side (thumb side) of the foot F and presses into the inner side of the foot F in an outward direction; and a vertical massage member 11a, which is configured to contact the inner side of the calf C and presses into the inner side of the calf C in an outward direction.

[0076] The outer massage member 6b includes: a horizontal massage member 10b, which is configured to contact the outer side (little toe side) of the foot F and presses inward to the outer side of the foot F; and a vertical massage member 11b, which is configured to contact the outer side of the calf C and presses inward to the outer side of the calf C.

[0077] If the inner horizontal massage member 10a and the outer horizontal massage member 10b approach and clamp the foot F, then the inner vertical massage member 11a and the outer vertical massage member 11b separate and release the clamping of the calf C. Next, if the inner horizontal massage member 10a and the outer horizontal massage member 10b separate and release the clamping of the foot F, then the inner vertical massage member 11a and the outer vertical massage member 11b approach and clamp the calf C.

[0078] In this way, by alternately repeating the approaching and separating of the inner horizontal massage member 10a and the outer horizontal massage member 10b, and the approaching and separating of the inner vertical massage member 11a and the outer vertical massage member 11b, the inner massage member 6a and the outer massage member 6b (the first treatment member) perform a "kneading massage" on the lower limb L (the first treatment area) from the foot F to the calf C in a pinching manner. In addition, the pushing massage member 12 moves together with the horizontal massage member 10a, so that the treatment member 13 presses and pushes the sole of the foot U at certain intervals.

[0079] The rotating shaft 7 is a long shaft component, and one is provided with its axis facing horizontally. The rotating shaft 7 is supported by support members 5a and 5b via bearings (not shown). The rotating shaft 7 is arranged to extend through the base ends of a pair of left and right massage members 6 in a left-right direction.

[0080] like Figure 5 As shown, the rotating axis 7 is positioned between the seat massage area (second massage area) and the lower limb massage area (first massage area) when viewed from the side. That is, the seat massage area is positioned further forward than the rotating axis 7, and the seat massage area is positioned further back than the rotating axis 7.

[0081] On the left and / or right sides of the horizontal massage member 10, there is a push massage member 12 that applies a pushing massage action to the soles of the feet, such as the arches. The push massage member 12 is formed in the shape of an arm extending from one side to the other, corresponding to the soles of the feet, such as the foot F, which are inserted into the insertion recess 4.

[0082] Furthermore, the position of the push-massage component 12 in the front-to-back direction can be changed. This allows it to correspond to the size of the foot F. Additionally, a ball-shaped treatment element 13 is mounted at the top of the push-massage component 12. The treatment element 13 applies a pushing-massage motion to the sole U, such as a strong press with the thumb. Furthermore, the treatment element 13 can be freely rotated relative to the push-massage component 12.

[0083] That is, the pushing massage component 12 is integrated with the horizontal massage component 10, and is linked with the horizontal massage component 10 to perform a massage action that clamps the foot F from the side, and repeats the action of pressing the treatment component 13 close to the foot U while pressing upward and then separating it from the foot U.

[0084] However, in this embodiment, the push-massage member 12 is installed as an integral part of the inner horizontal massage member 10a, but it can also be installed on the outer horizontal massage member 10b.

[0085] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the figure, the massage drive unit 8 (oscillating mechanism) drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate, and the conversion unit 9 converts the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into an oscillating motion, so that the massage member 6 (first treatment member) composed of the horizontal massage member 10 and the vertical massage member 11 performs a massage action.

[0086] The massage drive unit 8 includes a drive motor 14. Specifically, the massage drive unit 8 comprises: a drive motor 14 that generates a rotational driving force; and a gearbox 15 that reduces the rotational driving force to a predetermined speed and transmits it to the rotating shaft 7. The massage drive unit 8 is supported by a support member 5b.

[0087] The drive motor 14 is located midway up and down within the housing 4, positioned between the massage member 6a on the right inner side and the massage member 6a on the left inner side (approximately at the center within the housing 2), and the rotation drive shaft 14a is mounted protruding downwards. The gearbox 15 is located below the drive motor 14.

[0088] A rotary drive shaft 14a is inserted into the gearbox 15, and multiple gears 15a are stored therein. In addition, a rotary shaft 7 is provided in the gearbox 15 in the left-right direction. That is, the rotational driving force of the drive motor 14 is output from the rotary drive shaft 14a, and is reduced to a predetermined speed by the gearbox 15 in front and then transmitted to the rotary shaft 7.

[0089] The conversion section 9 is respectively provided on the base end side of the pair of massage members 6. In addition, in this embodiment, the conversion section 9 is provided in a manner that is located further forward than the base ends of the horizontal massage member 10 and the vertical massage member 11.

[0090] In this embodiment, the conversion unit 9 is provided at the base of the bent portion of the massage member 6, which is formed in a roughly L-shape (boot shape) (between the horizontal massage member 10 and the vertical massage member 11). The conversion unit 9 converts the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into the oscillating motion of the massage member 6 (the first treatment member) (the approach and separation action of the horizontal massage member 10 and the vertical massage member 11).

[0091] The conversion part 9 has: a rotating boss 16, which is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft 7 and rotates integrally with the rotating shaft 7; an annular fitting part 17, which is disposed on the base end side of the massage member 6 and is fitted into the rotating boss 16; and a limiting part 18, which limits the co-rotation of the massage member 6 and the rotating shaft 7.

[0092] The rotating shaft 7 passes through the rotating boss portion 16, and the rotating boss portion 16 rotates together with the rotating shaft 7. A cam surface is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating boss portion 16. In this embodiment, the cam surface is inclined relative to the rotating shaft 7. That is, the rotating boss portion 16 rotates at an inclination relative to the axis of the rotating shaft 7.

[0093] Furthermore, the tilt of the rotating boss portion 16 (cam surface) is relatively reversed (e.g., V-shaped in frontal view) between the inner massage member 6a and the outer massage member 6b, which are provided within the housing 2. The tilt of this rotating boss portion 16 (cam surface) can be appropriately modified.

[0094] An annular fitting portion 17 is formed on the base end side of the massage member 6, and a rotating boss portion 16 is externally fitted in a state of relative rotational freedom. The massage member 6 performs an oscillating motion by tilting and rotating the rotating boss portion 16 externally fitted to the annular fitting portion 17.

[0095] The limiting part 18 restricts the annular fitting part 17 from rotating together with the rotating boss part 16. The limiting part 18 is provided in front of the annular fitting part 17. The limiting part 18 has: a limiting pin 19, which is provided to protrude forward from the annular fitting part 17; and a limiting groove 20, which is provided in the housing 2, and the limiting pin 19 slides freely into the limiting groove 20 in the left and right direction.

[0096] The conversion unit 9, which has the above configuration, converts the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into the oscillating action of the massage member 6, which repeatedly performs the following actions: when a pair of horizontal massage members 10 are brought closer together, a pair of vertical massage members 11 are separated; thereafter, the horizontal massage members 10 are separated and the vertical massage members 11 are brought closer together.

[0097] That is, the conversion unit 9 converts the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into the swinging motion of the massage member 6 (first treatment member), thereby giving the foot F (first treatment member) a clamping massage by a pair of horizontal massage members 10 on the left and right, and giving the calf L (first treatment member) a clamping massage by tilting the left and right vertical massage members 11.

[0098] Furthermore, at this time, the pushing massage component 12 swings together with the horizontal massage component 10, giving the sole of the foot U a pushing massage action like upward finger pressure.

[0099] In this embodiment, a seat massage area (second massage area) is provided before the lower limb massage area (first massage area). This seat massage area is formed on the front side of the housing 2 and serves as an area where the user can sit.

[0100] The housing 2 in this embodiment is provided with a partition plate. The partition plate is in the shape of a chair, having a seat 21 for the user to sit on and a backrest 22 provided at the rear of the seat 21 for the user to lean against.

[0101] Specifically, a seat portion 21 is provided at the lower front part of the housing 2. This seat portion 21 is generally flat and has a width that allows a user to sit comfortably. A backrest 22 is provided at the rear of the seat portion 21. This backrest 22 has a width that allows a user to lean against it. In addition, the backrest 22 is inclined backward.

[0102] The aforementioned seat 21 and backrest 22 constitute the seat massage area. This seat massage area is formed at the front of the backrest 22 (partition) and is equipped with a second treatment element (rear treatment element 29, side treatment element 35, and lower treatment element 37).

[0103] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the height of the backrest 22 is such that it can support the waist W (lower part of the back B) of the user sitting on the seat 21. The height of the backrest 22 (shell 2) can also be the height of the upper part (e.g., the shoulder) of the user sitting on the seat 21.

[0104] That is, in this embodiment, the first treatment member (massage member 6) is located on the rear side (one side) of the partition plate (seat 21 and backrest 22) which is provided in a manner extending in the left and right direction, and the second treatment member (rear treatment member 29, side treatment member 35, lower treatment member 37) is located on the front side (the other side) of the partition plate (seat 21 and backrest 22).

[0105] The housing 2 houses a seat massage mechanism 23 that massages at least the upper body (back B, waist W, side waist S, buttocks A, etc.) of the user and a massage drive unit 8 that drives the seat massage mechanism 23.

[0106] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the massage drive unit 8 drives the seat massage mechanism 23 and the lower limb massage mechanism 3 together.

[0107] The seat massage unit 23 massages one or more of the user's back B, waist W, side waist S, and buttocks A (second treatment area) in the seat massage area by pressing and rubbing.

[0108] The seat massage mechanism 23 of this embodiment includes: a rear massage section 24 that massages the back B or waist W by pressing inward from the rear; a side massage section 25 that massages the waist S by pressing inward from the outside; and a lower massage section 26 that massages the buttocks A by pressing inward from the bottom.

[0109] That is, on the front side (the other side) of the housing 2, a second treatment member (rear treatment member 29, side treatment member 35, lower treatment member 37) is provided and protrudes from the opening (hole 27a to 27d) of the partition plate (seat 21 and backrest 22) to massage the second treatment area (buttocks A, waist W, back B, etc.).

[0110] The rear massage section 24 is provided to protrude forward from the hole 27a (opening) provided on the upper part of the backrest 22 (partition). The rear massage section 24 has a rear arm member 28 mounted on the edge of the massage member 6 (oscillating mechanism) and a rear treatment member 29 (second treatment member) provided on the top of the rear arm member 28.

[0111] like Figure 7 As shown in the diagram, in this embodiment, the rear arm member 28 is mounted on the vertical massage member 11a of the inner massage member 6a. Specifically, the rear arm member 28 is mounted on the inner vertical massage member 11a in a forward-facing and obliquely upward-protruding manner.

[0112] If the inner vertical massage member 11a swings in the left-right direction, the rear arm member 28 swings in the left-right direction in tandem. The rear arm member 28 is rotatably supported by the support member 30 located at the leading edge of the inner vertical massage member 11a. In this embodiment, the support member 30 is a separate member that clamps the rear arm member 28 in the left-right direction and provides rotatable support.

[0113] The rear treatment element 29 (second treatment element) is spherically shaped and protrudes forward and obliquely upward from the top of the rear arm member 28. This rear treatment element 29 is positioned to contact the back (B) or waist (W) of a user leaning against the backrest 22. If the rear arm member 28 swings left and right, the rear treatment element 29 swings left and right in tandem with that swing.

[0114] A shaft member 31 is provided at the base end of the rear arm member 28. The shaft member 31 is arranged with its axis oriented in the left-right direction. The shaft member 31 is inserted into a hole 32 formed in the support member 30. The shaft member 31 is rotatably supported by the hole 32, thereby allowing the rear arm member 28 to be rotatably supported relative to the support member 30 in the vertical direction (around the axis of the shaft member 31).

[0115] Additionally, a spring component 33 is installed on the shaft component 31. The spring component 33 supports the rear arm component 28 by protruding forward and diagonally upward. With respect to this spring component 33, if a predetermined load is applied, the rear arm component 28 will rotate; if the load is removed, the rear arm component 28 will return to its original position by the reaction force.

[0116] For example, when massaging the back (B) or waist (W), the spring component 33 causes the rear arm component 28 to rotate in the up-down direction, thereby allowing the rear treatment component 29 mounted on the rear arm component 28 to move smoothly along the back (B) or waist (W).

[0117] Furthermore, the spring component 33 also rotates the rear arm component 28 to release the load in a manner that prevents the pressure of the rear treatment component 29 from being too strong, thus slightly reducing the pressure and suppressing pain in areas such as the back (B) or lower back (W). Additionally, when a predetermined or excessive load is applied, the spring component 33 also rotates the rear arm component 28 to release the load, preventing damage to the rear arm component 28.

[0118] Regarding the rear massage section 24, in the backrest 22 of the seat massage area, the rear arm component 28 swings together with the vertical massage component 11a (inner massage component 6a), so that the rear treatment component 29 (second treatment component) massages the user's back B or waist W (second treatment section) with acupressure from rear to front while pressing and rubbing.

[0119] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rear arm component 28 is mounted on the upper side of the leading edge of the vertical massage component 11a, but its mounting position can be appropriately changed. In addition, one rear arm component 28 is provided (one on each side), but two can also be provided vertically (two on the left and two on the right) as described later with the lower arm component 36.

[0120] In addition, in this embodiment, the rear treatment member 29 is configured to be mounted on the vertical massage member 11a (massage member 6a) via the rear arm member 28, but it can also be configured to be directly mounted on the vertical massage member 11a (massage member 6a).

[0121] The side massage unit 25 is provided to protrude forward from the hole 27b (opening) provided in the lower part of the backrest 22 (partition plate). The side massage unit 25 has a side arm member 34 mounted on the edge of the massage member 6 (oscillating mechanism) and a side treatment member 35 (second treatment member) provided at the top of the side arm member 34.

[0122] In this embodiment, the side arm component 34 is mounted on the vertical massage component 11b of the outer massage component 6b. Specifically, the side arm component 34 is mounted on the lower part of the leading edge of the outer vertical massage component 11b. The side arm component 34 is mounted on the outer vertical massage component 11b in a forward-facing and obliquely upward-protruding manner. If the outer vertical massage component 11b swings in the left-right direction, the side arm component 34 swings in the left-right direction in tandem with it.

[0123] The side treatment component 35 (second treatment component) is mounted on the top end of the side arm component 34. That is, the side treatment component 35 is provided to protrude forward from the top end of the side arm component 34. The side treatment component 35 is rectangular in shape when viewed from the side.

[0124] Furthermore, the side massage member 35 is formed in a shape that extends inward. The side massage member 35 is positioned to contact the side of the user's waist S as they lean against the backrest 22. That is, the side massage part 25 is formed in a shape that bends forward when viewed from the side.

[0125] The distance between the left and right side massage sections 25 is approximately the same as the width of the user's upper body (waist W). That is, the user sitting on the seat 21 leans against the backrest 22 by moving between the left and right side massage sections 25.

[0126] Regarding the side massage section 25, in the backrest 22 of the seat massage area, the side arm member 34 swings together with the outer vertical massage member 11b (outer massage member 6b), thereby the side treatment member 35 (second treatment member) with an inwardly expanding shape performs a "pressing massage" on the user's waist side S (second treatment section) from the outside to the inside.

[0127] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side arm component 34 is mounted on the lower part of the leading edge of the vertical massage component 10b, but its mounting position can be appropriately changed. For example, the side arm component 34 (side massage part 25) can also be mounted on the upper edge of the outer horizontal massage component 10b. In addition, the side treatment component 35 may also be equipped with an airbag that repeatedly expands and contracts.

[0128] In addition, in this embodiment, the side treatment member 35 is configured to be mounted on the vertical massage member 11b (massage member 6b) via the side arm member 34, but it can also be configured to be directly mounted on the vertical massage member 11b (massage member 6b).

[0129] The lower massage section 26 is provided by protruding upward from the holes 27c and 27d (openings) provided in the seat section 21 (partition plate). The lower massage section 26 has a lower arm member 36 mounted on the edge of the massage member 6 (oscillating mechanism) and a lower treatment member 37 (second treatment member) provided at the top of the lower arm member 36.

[0130] like Figure 8 As shown in the diagram, the lower arm member 36 of this embodiment is mounted on the horizontal massage member 10a inside the massage member 6a. Furthermore, two lower arm members 36 are provided at the front and rear. The front lower arm member 36a protrudes upward from the hole 27c provided at the front of the seat 21. The rear lower arm member 36b protrudes upward from the hole 27d provided at the rear of the seat 21.

[0131] Specifically, the lower arm component 36a on the front side is mounted on the top of the horizontal massage component 10a on the inner side. The lower arm component 36a is positioned to protrude upwards and diagonally forwards.

[0132] On the other hand, the lower arm component 36b on the rear side is mounted at the midpoint of the length direction of the horizontal massage component 10a on the inner side. The lower arm component 36b is arranged to protrude upward and obliquely backward.

[0133] If the inner horizontal massage member 10a swings in the left-right direction, the lower arm member 36 swings in the left-right direction accordingly. The lower arm member 36 is rotatably supported by the support member 38 located at the leading edge of the inner horizontal massage member 10a. In this embodiment, the support member 38 is a separate member that clamps the lower arm members 36a and 36b in the left-right direction and supports them rotatably.

[0134] The lower treatment member 37a (the second treatment member) is formed in a spherical shape and is disposed at the top of the lower arm member 36a on the front side. The lower treatment member 37a is disposed in an upward and obliquely forward protruding shape.

[0135] On the other hand, the lower treatment member 37b (the second treatment member) is formed in a spherical shape and is disposed at the top of the lower arm member 36b on the rear side. The lower treatment member 37b is disposed in a shape that protrudes upward and obliquely backward.

[0136] The lower treatment component 37 is positioned to contact the buttocks A of the user seated on the seat 21. If the lower arm component 36 swings in the left-right direction, the lower treatment component 37 swings in the left-right direction along with it.

[0137] A shaft member 39a is provided at the base end of the lower arm member 36a on the front side. The shaft member 39a is arranged with its axis oriented in the left-right direction. The shaft member 39a is inserted into a hole 40a formed on the front side of the support member 38. The shaft member 39a is rotatably supported by the hole 40a, thereby allowing the lower arm member 36a on the front side to be rotatably supported relative to the support member 38 in the vertical direction (around the axis of the shaft member 39a).

[0138] A shaft member 39b is provided at the base end of the lower arm member 36b on the rear side. The shaft member 39b is arranged with its axis oriented in the left-right direction. The shaft member 39b is inserted into a hole 40b formed on the rear side of the support member 38. The shaft member 39b is rotatably supported by the hole 40b, thereby allowing the lower arm member 36b on the rear side to be rotatably supported relative to the support member 38 in the vertical direction (around the axis of the shaft member 39b).

[0139] A spring component 41a is installed on the shaft component 39a. The spring component 41a supports the lower arm component 36a on the front side in an upward and obliquely forward projection. If a predetermined load is applied to the spring component 41a, the lower arm component 36a on the front side will rotate; if the load is removed, the lower arm component 36a on the front side will return to its original position by the reaction force.

[0140] Additionally, a spring component 41b is installed on the shaft component 39b. The spring component 41b supports the rear lower arm component 36b by projecting upward and obliquely backward. If a predetermined load is applied to the spring component 41b, the rear lower arm component 36b will rotate; if the load is removed, the reaction force will return the rear lower arm component 36b to its original position.

[0141] For example, when massaging the buttocks A, the spring components 41a and 41b cause the lower arm components 36a and 36b to rotate in the front-back direction, thereby allowing the lower treatment components 37a and 37b installed on the lower arm components 36a and 36b to move smoothly along the buttocks A.

[0142] Furthermore, the spring components 41a and 41b also rotate the lower arm components 36a and 36b to release the load in a manner that prevents the lower treatment components 37a and 37b from being pressed too forcefully, thus slightly reducing the pressure and suppressing pain in the buttocks. Additionally, when a predetermined or excessive load is applied, the spring components 41a and 41b also rotate the lower arm components 36a and 36b to release the load, preventing damage to these lower arm components 36a and 36b.

[0143] Regarding the lower massage section 26, in the seat section 21 of the seat massage area, the lower arm parts 36a and 36b swing together with the horizontal massage part 10a (inner massage part 6a), so that the lower treatment parts 37a and 37b (second treatment parts) massage the user's buttocks A and other parts (second treatment section) by pressing and rubbing from below to above.

[0144] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower arm component 36 is mounted on the front edge (top side) of the horizontal massage component 10a, but its mounting position can be appropriately changed. Additionally, two lower arm components 36 are provided at the front and rear (two on the left and two on the right), but they can also be provided with only one (one on each side) as described above for the rear arm component 28.

[0145] In addition, in this embodiment, the lower treatment member 37 is configured to be mounted on the horizontal massage member 10a (massage member 6a) via the lower arm member 36, but it can also be configured to be directly mounted on the horizontal massage member 10a (massage member 6a).

[0146] [Second Implementation]

[0147] Next, a second embodiment of the massage machine according to the present invention will be described.

[0148] Figures 9 to 11 This is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the massage machine 1 according to the present invention.

[0149] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown in the figure, the structure of the massage machine 1 in the second embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment (see reference). Figures 1 to 8 (etc.) are roughly the same.

[0150] That is, the following points are the same: The massager 1 of the second embodiment has a housing 2, and is equipped with a lower limb massage area (first massage area) for massaging the user's lower limbs L (foot F, calf C, etc., first treatment parts) in a clamping manner, and a seat massage area (second massage area) for massaging the user's at least upper body (back B, waist W, side waist S, buttocks A, etc., second treatment parts) in a pressing manner. That is, the following points are the same: The massager 1 of the second embodiment has a lower limb massage mechanism 3, a massage drive unit 8, and a seat massage mechanism 23 within the housing 2.

[0151] Specifically, the following points are the same: The lower limb massage mechanism 3 of this embodiment includes: a pair of massage members 6 (first treatment members) which are spaced apart to clamp the lower limb L; a rotating shaft 7 which is provided to extend through the base of the massage members 6 in the left-right direction; and a conversion unit 9 which converts the rotational driving force of the rotating shaft 7 into the oscillating motion of the massage members 6. In addition, a rotating massage member 42 is provided on the rotating shaft 7 to apply a massage action to the rear side of the calf C.

[0152] Furthermore, the following points are the same: the massage member 6 (first treatment member) is approximately L-shaped when viewed from the side, and has a pair of horizontal massage members 10 arranged to clamp the foot F and a pair of vertical massage members 11 arranged to clamp the calf C. Additionally, the inner massage member 6a and the outer massage member 6b are arranged at predetermined intervals. Furthermore, the horizontal massage member 10 also includes a pushing massage member 12 and a treatment member 13.

[0153] Furthermore, the massage drive unit 8 also has the same features as a drive motor 14 and a gearbox 15. The following features are also the same: the conversion unit 9 has: a rotating boss 16, which is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft 7; an annular fitting part 17, which is fitted into the rotating boss 16; and a limiting part 18, which limits the co-rotation of the massage component 6 and the rotating shaft 7.

[0154] Furthermore, the housing 2 also has the same features, including the seat 21 and the backrest 22 (partition).

[0155] The following points are the same: The seat massage mechanism 23 of this embodiment has: a rear massage section 24 that massages the back B or waist W (second treatment section); a side massage section 25 that massages the waist side S (second treatment section); and a lower massage section 26 that massages the buttocks A (second treatment section).

[0156] Furthermore, the following points are the same: the rear massage section 24 protrudes forward from the backrest 22 (partition plate) and has a rear arm member 28 mounted on the edge of the massage member 6 and a rear treatment member 29 (second treatment member) provided at the top of the rear arm member 28. The point at which the rear arm member 28 is mounted to the vertical massage member 11a of the inner massage member 6a is also the same. In addition, in this embodiment, the openings (holes 27a to 27d) of the partition plate are not shown.

[0157] Furthermore, the following points are the same: the side massage section 25 protrudes forward from the backrest 22 (partition), and has a side arm member 34 mounted on the edge of the massage member 6 and a side treatment member 35 (second treatment member) disposed at the top of the side arm member 34. The point where the side arm member 34 is mounted on the vertical massage member 11b of the outer massage member 6b is also the same. The point where the side treatment member 35 has an inwardly expanding shape is also the same. Additionally, the point where the side massage sections 25 are arranged at predetermined intervals on the left and right sides is also the same.

[0158] The following points are the same: the lower massage part 26 protrudes upward from the seat part 21 (partition plate) and has a lower arm part 36 mounted on the edge of the massage member 6 and a lower treatment member 37 (second treatment member) provided at the top of the lower arm part 36. The point where the lower arm part 36 is mounted on the horizontal massage member 10a inside the massage member 6a is also the same. The point where the lower arm part 36a and lower arm part 36b are provided at the front and rear is the same. That is, the point where the lower treatment member 37a and lower treatment member 37b are provided at the front and rear is also the same.

[0159] Additionally, the following points are also the same: the seat massage area is formed at the front of the backrest 22 (partition), and is equipped with a second treatment element (rear treatment element 29, side treatment element 35, and lower treatment element 37).

[0160] However, in the second embodiment, the configuration of the opening (insertion recess 4) of the lower limb massage area is significantly different from that of the first embodiment. That is, the point at which the opening (insertion recess 4) of the lower limb massage area is formed in a forward-opening manner so that the user's lower limb L can be inserted from the front is significantly different.

[0161] In detail, the insertion recess 4 (opening) of this embodiment is formed on the front surface of the housing 2, and is formed to be open in a forward and upward direction. The insertion recess 4 is an opening that is longer in the vertical direction. A pair of insertion recesses 4 are arranged side by side on the front side of the housing 2, separated from each other. A lining material (not shown) is provided inside the insertion recess 4. The left and right lower limbs L (calf C to foot F) can be inserted into these left and right pair of insertion recesses 4 from the front.

[0162] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the configuration of the rotating shaft 7 is significantly different from that in the first embodiment when viewed from the side.

[0163] like Figure 11 As shown, in a side view, the rotating shaft 7 is positioned further rearward than the lower limb massage area (in front of the rear wall of the housing 2). That is, the lower limb massage area is positioned further forward than the rotating shaft 7, and the seat massage area is positioned even further forward than the lower limb massage area.

[0164] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the mounting method of the rear arm component 28 and the lower arm component 36 differs significantly from that in the first embodiment. Specifically, the rear arm component 28 is fixedly mounted to the vertical massage component 11a (inner massage component 6a). The lower arm component 36 is fixedly mounted to the horizontal massage component 10a.

[0165] However, in this embodiment, the rear arm member 28 and the lower arm member 36 are formed of elastic members that bend slightly when a predetermined load is applied, instead of the spring members 33, 41, etc., in the first embodiment. Similarly, the rear treatment member 29 and the lower treatment member 37 are also formed of slightly bent elastic members.

[0166] [Work Style]

[0167] The working mode of the massage machine 1 of the present invention will be described below.

[0168] First, the working mode of the lower limb massage mechanism 3 will be explained.

[0169] The user sits in a regular chair or similar chair and inserts his lower limb L (first treatment part) into the insertion recess 4 (opening of the lower limb massage area) of the massage machine 1 placed in front of the chair.

[0170] In the case of the massager 1 of the first embodiment, the user inserts his / her lower limb L into the insertion recess 4 from the rear. In the case of the massager 1 of the second embodiment, the user inserts his / her lower limb L into the insertion recess 4 from the front.

[0171] Here, if the user turns the power of the massager 1 ON, the lower limb massage mechanism 3 is activated. The drive motor 14 of the massage drive unit 8 outputs rotational driving force to the gearbox 15 via the rotational drive shaft 14a. If the rotational driving force is input to the gearbox 15, it is reduced to a predetermined speed by multiple gears 15a and transmitted to the rotational shaft 7.

[0172] If the rotating shaft 7 rotates, the conversion unit 9 converts the rotational driving force into an oscillating motion of the massage component 6 (the first treatment component) (the approaching and separating action of the horizontal massage component 10 and the vertical massage component 11). Through the rotation of the rotating shaft 7, the front ends of the pair of horizontal massage components 10a and 10b approach each other, clamping the toes T (feet) in a side-pressing manner. At this time, the mid-length portion and rear end of the horizontal massage components 10a and 10b are separated. That is, the heel H side is not pressed in.

[0173] On the other hand, the upper ends of the pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b are slightly separated. That is, the pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b are in the state before the calf C is clamped in from the side.

[0174] Next, the horizontal massage components 10a and 10b approach each other at their midpoints along their length, clamping the area near the instep from the side. At this time, the tops of the horizontal massage components 10a and 10b gradually separate, while their rear ends gradually approach each other. That is, the heel (H side) is gradually pressed in. On the other hand, the upper ends of the pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b approach each other, clamping the calf (C) from the side.

[0175] Next, the rear ends of a pair of horizontal massage components 10a and 10b approach each other, clamping the heel H side in a lateral pressing manner. At this time, the horizontal massage components 10a and 10b gradually separate along their length, with their top ends in a separated state. On the other hand, the upper ends of a pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b approach each other further, clamping the calf C in a lateral pressing manner.

[0176] Furthermore, in the case of the massage machine 1 in the second embodiment, if the rotating shaft 7 rotates, the rotating massage component 42 applies a massage action to the back of the calf C.

[0177] The above describes a process whereby the foot F (first treatment part) is repeatedly clamped in a pressing manner by the approaching and separating motion of a pair of horizontal massage members 10a and 10b (first treatment members), sequentially from the toe T to the instep to the heel H. The calf C (first treatment part) is then clamped in a pressing manner from below to above by the approaching and separating motion of a pair of vertical massage members 11a and 11b (first treatment members). This process effectively pushes blood flow upwards to the upper part of the lower limb L (from the foot F (toe T) to the upper part of the calf C). In other words, the massager 1 of the present invention provides an effective massage sensation that promotes blood circulation in the lower limb L.

[0178] Next, the working mode of the seat massage mechanism 23 will be explained.

[0179] The user sits on the seat 21 of the massage area, leaning back against the backrest 22. If the user turns the massage machine 1 on, the seat massage mechanism 23 is activated. The drive motor 14 of the massage drive unit 8 outputs rotational driving force to the gearbox 15 via the rotary drive shaft 14a. When rotational driving force is input to the gearbox 15, it is reduced to a predetermined speed by multiple gears 15a and transmitted to the rotary shaft 7.

[0180] If the rotating shaft 7 rotates, the conversion unit 9 converts the rotational driving force into the oscillating motion of the massage component 6 (the approaching and separating action of the horizontal massage component 10 and the vertical massage component 11). With the rotation of the rotating shaft 7, the front ends of the pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b approach each other.

[0181] At this time, the rear massage portion 24 (rear arm portion 28) of the vertical massage member 11a (inner massage member 6a) installed on the inner side swings in a generally horizontal direction. That is, the left rear arm portion 28 and the right rear arm portion 28 swing outward in the left and right directions.

[0182] The left rear treatment piece 29 (second treatment piece) and the right rear treatment piece 29 (second treatment piece) are separated.

[0183] On the other hand, the side massage portion 25 (side arm component 34) of the vertical massage component 11b (outer massage component 6b) mounted on the outside swings in a generally horizontal direction. That is, the left side arm component 34 and the right side arm component 34 swing inward in the left-right direction. The left side treatment component 35 (second treatment component) and the right side treatment component 35 (second treatment component) approach each other.

[0184] Furthermore, as the rotating shaft 7 rotates and the front ends of the pair of horizontal massage members 10a and 10b approach each other, the lower massage portion 26 (lower arm members 36a and 36b) of the inner horizontal massage member 10a (inner massage member 6a) swings in a generally horizontal direction. That is, the left and right lower arm members 36a and 36b swing outward in the left and right directions. The left and right lower treatment members 37a and 37b (second treatment members) separate.

[0185] Next, if the front ends of the pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b separate, the left and right rear arm components 28 swing inward in the left-right direction. The left and right rear treatment components 29 approach each other. On the other hand, the left and right side arm components 34 swing outward in the left-right direction. The left and right side treatment components 35 separate.

[0186] Additionally, if the front ends of the pair of horizontal massage components 10a and 10b separate, the lower arm components 36a and 36b on the left and right sides swing inward in the left-right direction. The lower treatment components 37a and 37b on the left and right sides approach each other.

[0187] The above describes how repeated application of the following techniques can provide an effective massage sensation to the back (B), waist (S), or buttocks (A), thereby relaxing muscles and promoting the elimination of soreness or blood circulation in the upper body: Through the approaching separation of a pair of vertical massage components 11a and 11b, the rear treatment component 29 (second treatment component) massages the user's back (B) or waist (W) (second treatment area) with acupressure from back to front while simultaneously pressing and rubbing. Furthermore, the side treatment component 35 (second treatment component) massages the user's waist (S) (second treatment area) with acupressure from the outside to the inside. Finally, through the approaching separation of a pair of horizontal massage components 10a and 10b, the lower treatment components 37a and 37b (second treatment components) massage the user's buttocks (A) (second treatment area) with acupressure from below to above while simultaneously pressing and rubbing.

[0188] According to the present invention, a first treatment device can be used to massage the user's lower limbs (first treatment area), such as the feet (F) or calves (C), and a second treatment device can be used to massage the user's upper body (second treatment area), such as the back (B), waist (W), side waist (S), and buttocks (A).

[0189] Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive in all respects.

[0190] In particular, in the embodiments disclosed herein, matters not explicitly stated (e.g., working conditions or operating conditions, dimensions of the components, weight, etc.) are not outside the scope of what is commonly practiced by those skilled in the art, and are matters that would be easily conceived by anyone skilled in the art.

[0191] For example, the length of the inner massage component 6a and the outer massage component 6b of the massage machine 1, or the tilt angle of the inner massage component 6a and the outer massage component 6b relative to the rotation axis 7, and the spacing between the inner massage component 6a and the outer massage component 6b located on the left and right sides, can be appropriately changed in accordance with the treatment range.

[0192] Furthermore, the rear treatment component 29, the side treatment component 35, and the lower treatment component 37 can be configured to be mounted on the massage component 6 via the rear arm component 28, the side arm component 34, and the lower arm component 36, but they can also be configured to be directly mounted on the massage component 6.

[0193] In addition, in this embodiment, the massage member 6 is a member that is integrally formed in a roughly L-shape (boot shape) when viewed from the side (a member that connects the horizontal massage member 10 (front extension part) and the vertical massage member 11 (upper extension part), but it can also be configured so that they are arranged independently in a roughly L-shape when viewed from the side (a configuration in which the horizontal massage member 10 and the vertical massage member 11 are arranged separately).

[0194] In addition, for the basic device configuration such as the lower limb massage mechanism 3 described above, please refer to, for example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-180468 and Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-000159.

[0195] Symbol Explanation

[0196] 1. Massager

[0197] 2. Shell

[0198] 3. Lower limb massage institutions

[0199] 4. Insert into the recess

[0200] 5a Support components

[0201] 5b Support component

[0202] 6. Massage components (first treatment component, oscillation mechanism)

[0203] 6a Inner massage component

[0204] 6b External massage component

[0205] 7 Rotation axis

[0206] 8. Massage drive unit (oscillating mechanism)

[0207] 9. Conversion Section

[0208] 10 horizontal massage components

[0209] 10a Horizontal massage component (inner side)

[0210] 10b Horizontal massage component (outer side)

[0211] 11 Vertical massage components

[0212] 11a Vertical massage component (inner side)

[0213] 11b Vertical massage component (outer side)

[0214] 12 Push-Massage Components

[0215] 13 treatment items

[0216] 14 Drive Motors

[0217] 14a Rotary drive shaft

[0218] 15 Gearbox

[0219] 15a Gear

[0220] 16 Rotating boss section

[0221] 17. Annular interlocking part

[0222] 18 Restricted Section

[0223] 19 Restricted Sales

[0224] 20 limiting slots

[0225] 21 Seat section (partition)

[0226] 22 Backrest (Divider)

[0227] 23-seat massage parlor

[0228] 24. Rear Massage Section

[0229] 25 Side massage area

[0230] 26. Lower Massage Area

[0231] 27a Hole (upper part of the back)

[0232] 27b Hole (lower part of the back)

[0233] 27c Hole section (front of seat section)

[0234] 27d Hole section (rear part of the seat)

[0235] 28 Rear arm assembly

[0236] 29. Rear treatment piece (second treatment piece)

[0237] 30 Support components

[0238] 31 shaft components

[0239] 32 Hole section (support component)

[0240] 33 Spring components

[0241] 34 Side arm components

[0242] 35 Lateral treatment pieces (2nd treatment piece)

[0243] 36 Lower arm components

[0244] 36a Lower arm assembly

[0245] 36b Lower arm assembly

[0246] 37. Lower treatment piece (second treatment piece)

[0247] 37a Lower treatment piece (second treatment piece)

[0248] 37b Lower treatment piece (second treatment piece)

[0249] 38 Support components

[0250] 39a Shaft Component

[0251] 39b Shaft component

[0252] 40a Hole

[0253] 40b Hole

[0254] 41a Spring component

[0255] 41b Spring component

[0256] 42 Rotating massage components

[0257] B. Back (Second Treatment Area)

[0258] W-shaped lower back (second treatment area)

[0259] S Waist (side of body) (Second treatment area)

[0260] A. Buttocks (Second Treatment Area)

[0261] L Lower limb (Treatment site 1)

[0262] C. Calf muscles (Treatment area 1)

[0263] F Foot (Treatment Area 1)

[0264] T toes

[0265] S-shaped foot

[0266] H - Heel.

Claims

1. A massage machine, characterized in that, have: The first treatment piece massages the user's first treatment area; The second treatment device massages the user's second treatment area; and The housing contains a rotating shaft inside, which rotates in a left-right orientation and is driven by a drive motor. The housing includes a second massage area located in front of the rotating shaft and a first massage area located behind the rotating shaft, arranged in a connected manner. It has a first treatment element that massages a first treatment portion located in the first massage area, and a second treatment element that massages a second treatment portion located in the second massage area. The rotational driving force of the rotating shaft is converted into the oscillating motion of the first and second treatment elements by the conversion unit provided with the rotating shaft.

2. The massage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes partition plates arranged to extend in a left-right direction. On one side relative to the partition plate, there is a swing mechanism for clamping and massaging the first treatment part by bringing the first treatment element close to separation; On the other side, the second treatment area is massaged by the second treatment element, which is provided in the swing mechanism and protrudes from the opening of the partition plate.

3. The massage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The area formed on the front side of the housing and where the user can sit is the second massage area; The area formed on the rear side of the housing and having an opening into which the first treatment part can be inserted is designated as the first massage area.

4. The massage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The opening of the first massage area is formed in a rearward-opening manner so that the first treatment part can be inserted from the rear.

5. The massage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing includes the partition plate. The partition is shaped like a chair with a seat and backrest for the user to sit on. The first massage area is formed at the rear of the backrest. The housing contains: a pair of left and right massage components that press against the first treatment portion inserted from the rear into the opening of the first massage area in a manner that clamps the first treatment component; and a drive motor that imparts an oscillating motion to the massage components. The second massage area is formed at the front of the backrest and includes the second treatment element.

6. The massage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The opening of the first massage area is formed in a forward-open manner so that the user's first treatment part can be inserted from the front.

7. The massage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing includes the partition plate. The partition is shaped like a chair with a seat and backrest for the user to sit on. The first massage area is formed at the rear of the backrest. The housing contains: a pair of left and right massage components that press against the first treatment portion inserted into the opening of the first massage area from the front, in a manner that clamps the first treatment component; and a drive motor that imparts an oscillating motion to the massage components. The second massage area is formed at the front of the backrest and includes the second treatment element.

8. The massage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second treatment element is installed on the edge of the massage component. The massage component is given an oscillating motion by the drive motor, so that the second treatment component massages the second treatment part seated on the seat.

9. The massage machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The massage component is an L-shaped component having a forward-extending portion protruding forward from the base end side and an upward-extending portion protruding upward from the base end side. The second treatment component is installed in a protruding state toward the user in at least one of the front extension portion or the upper extension portion.

10. The massage machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is driven by one of the drive motors.

11. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The first treatment area is the user's lower limb, including at least the foot and calf. The second treatment area is a part of the user's body that includes at least the buttocks, waist, and back.

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