Massager

Abstract

Provided is a massaging machine (1) that can perform massage on a wide range of sites such as head-shoulder-back-lumbar-hip by being able to switch the position of a massaging mechanism with one massaging machine (1). The massaging machine (1) of the present invention has a lower massaging mechanism that has a seat portion (5) for massage on a first treatment site including the lumbar (W) and the hip (A) in which a user can sit from the front, and an opening (7) for massage on a second treatment site on the lower side of the lower limbs (L) of the user, and an upper massaging mechanism provided above the lower massaging mechanism, which is configured to be able to massage at least one or more of a third treatment site on the upper side of the lower limbs (L), a fourth treatment site on the back (B), and a fifth treatment site on the shoulder (S) and the head (N).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a massager which is capable of performing kneading massage on a wide range of lower leg parts of a user including the foot-calf-thigh, and capable of performing pressing massage on a wide range of upper side parts of the user including the head, shoulder, back, waist, waist side, hip, and the like. BACKGROUND

[0002] Conventionally, there has been a lower leg massager which has a massage mechanism that imparts a massage action to a treatment part of a lower leg from the foot to the calf between the ankle and the knee (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

[0003] On the other hand, there has been a chair-type massager which has a massage mechanism that imparts a massage action to, for example, the back, waist, and the like, while a user is seated (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

[0004] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0005] PATENT DOCUMENTS

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-103988;

[0007] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-208264. SUMMARY

[0008] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0009] Patent Document 1 is an article that enables a lower leg such as a foot to effectively receive a massage. In addition, Patent Document 2 is an article that enables a back and the like to effectively receive a massage.

[0010] However, in recent years, requirements for a massage have become diverse. For example, a user cites a requirement of "wishing to receive a massage on a wide range of lower leg parts from the lower side of the calf to the leg (thigh) in addition to the foot, while seated on a chair or the like" or a requirement of "wishing to receive a massage on a wide range of upper side parts including the head, shoulder, back, waist, hip, and the like".

[0011] Further, a requirement of "wishing to conform to a body type according to a body type of a user, a length of a foot, or a size of a back, and the like" is cited. For example, a user cites a requirement of "wishing to be able to adjust in correspondence with the length of the foot in a case of a body type of a short height and a small build in which the length of the foot is short, and in a case of a body type of a tall height and a large build in which the length of the foot is long".

[0012] In addition, the user also listed the requirement of "being able to adjust to massage various parts such as the head (neck), shoulder, central back, etc." Furthermore, the requirement of being able to use one massage machine to implement the above multiple requirements was also listed.

[0013] Therefore, the present application aims to provide a massage machine that can switch the position of the massage mechanism, easily switch the massage position according to the length of the user's foot or the size of the back, and use one massage machine to perform kneading or pressing massage on a large range of lower limb parts such as foot-calf-leg or a large range of upper parts such as head, shoulder, back, waist, waist side, hip, etc.

[0014] Solution for solving the problem

[0015] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, in the present application, the following technical means are adopted.

[0016] The massage machine according to the present application is characterized in that it has a lower massage mechanism and an upper massage mechanism provided above the lower massage mechanism, the lower massage mechanism has a seat portion in the front portion, on which a user can sit from the front and receive massage on at least one or more "first treatment parts" including the waist and hip of the user, and has an opening through which the lower side of the lower limb of the user can be inserted and receive massage on "second treatment parts" as the lower side of the lower limb, and the upper massage mechanism is configured to massage at least one or more "third treatment parts" as the upper side of the lower limb, "fourth treatment parts" as the back, and "fifth treatment parts" as the shoulder and head.

[0017] Preferably, the upper massage mechanism can be configured to move in the vertical direction with respect to the lower massage mechanism.

[0018] Preferably, it has a first treatment part massage mechanism provided in the front portion of the lower massage mechanism to massage the "first treatment parts" of the user seated on the seat portion from the front, a second treatment part massage mechanism provided in the rear portion of the lower massage mechanism to massage the "second treatment parts" of the user inserted into the opening from the rear, a third treatment part massage mechanism provided in the upper massage mechanism to massage the "third treatment parts" of the user, and an up-and-down movement mechanism to raise and lower the third treatment part massage mechanism.

[0019] Preferably, a pair of massage members can be provided at the rear side of the aforementioned third treatment part massage mechanism, the aforementioned massage members being configured to cover the user's "third treatment part" from the front side and sandwiching the "third treatment part" to perform massage, and the aforementioned massage members being provided in a manner extending toward the rear side.

[0020] Preferably, the aforementioned massage members can be provided in a manner in which the base end is positioned further forward than the user's "third treatment part".

[0021] Preferably, the aforementioned third treatment part massage mechanism can have a conversion portion that converts the rotational driving force of the aforementioned rotating shaft into oscillating motion of the aforementioned massage members, the aforementioned conversion portion having a boss member mounted to the aforementioned rotating shaft and rotating together with the rotating shaft, and a ring-shaped fitting portion provided at the base end of the aforementioned massage members and fitting the aforementioned boss member from the outside, the aforementioned boss member being formed in a spherical shape, and the inner peripheral surface of the aforementioned ring-shaped fitting portion being a curved surface along the spherical shape of the aforementioned boss member.

[0022] Preferably, a pin protruding toward the inside can be mounted to the inner peripheral surface of the aforementioned ring-shaped fitting portion, and a track in which the aforementioned pin slides can be provided at the outer periphery of the aforementioned boss member, the aforementioned track being provided in a manner inclined with respect to the aforementioned rotating shaft.

[0023] Preferably, a fifth treatment part massage mechanism that massages the user's "fifth treatment part" can be provided at the front side of the aforementioned upper massage mechanism.

[0024] Preferably, the aforementioned fifth treatment part massage mechanism can have an arm member protruding toward the front side, the aforementioned arm member being provided at the base end of the aforementioned massage members and having a treatment member at the tip end.

[0025] Preferably, the aforementioned second treatment part massage mechanism can be configured to move the aforementioned upper massage mechanism upward and downward after sandwiching the user's "second treatment part".

[0026] Effects of the Invention

[0027] According to the massage machine of the present invention, by being able to switch the position of the massage mechanism, the position of massage can be easily switched in accordance with the length of the user's feet or the size of the back, and a wide range of lower body parts such as the foot-calf-thigh or a wide range of upper body parts such as the head, shoulder, back, waist, waist side, hips, etc. can be rubbed or pressed using one massage machine as a treatment target. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a side view of the massage machine of the present invention, and is a view showing the state of the upward and downward movement of the upper massage mechanism (third treatment part massage mechanism, fifth treatment part massage mechanism).

[0029] Figure 2 is a side view showing a state in which the upper housing is lowered to switch the upper massage mechanism (3rd treatment part massage mechanism, 5th treatment part massage mechanism) to the "1st position" (low position).

[0030] Figure 3 is a side view showing a state in which the upper housing is raised to switch the upper massage mechanism (3rd treatment part massage mechanism, 5th treatment part massage mechanism) to the "2nd position" (high position).

[0031] Figure 4 is a front perspective view showing the massage machine of the present application, and is a view showing a state in which the upper housing is lowered to switch the upper massage mechanism (3rd treatment part massage mechanism, 5th treatment part massage mechanism) to the "1st position" (low position).

[0032] Figure 5 is a front perspective view showing the massage machine of the present application, and is a view showing a state in which the upper housing is raised to switch the upper massage mechanism (3rd treatment part massage mechanism, 5th treatment part massage mechanism) to the "2nd position" (high position).

[0033] Figure 6 is a rear perspective view showing an outline of the upper massage mechanism (3rd treatment part massage mechanism, 5th treatment part massage mechanism) when switched to the "2nd position" by raising the upper housing.

[0034] Figure 7 is a front perspective view showing an outline of the internal structure of the massage machine of the present application (2nd position).

[0035] Figure 8 is a rear perspective view showing an outline of the constitution of the massage member of the 3rd treatment part massage mechanism and its periphery (conversion part, etc.).

[0036] Figure 9 is a rear perspective view showing an outline of the constitution of the massage member of the 2nd treatment part massage mechanism and its periphery (conversion part, etc.). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the massage machine 1 to which the present application is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0038] Further, the embodiment described below is one example in which the present application is embodied, and the present application is not limited to this specific example. In addition, with regard to the drawings, a part of the constituent parts is omitted or depicted using an imaginary line or the like in order to easily observe.

[0039] The front, rear, left, right, and the like of the massager 1 of the present application are as shown in the drawings. This is in accordance with the direction viewed by a user seated on the seat 5 of the massager 1 (a user seated on a chair or the like and inserting the lower limbs L into the 2nd insertion recess 7 of the massager 1). In the following description, the direction shown in the drawings is taken as the direction when the massager 1 of the present application is described.

[0040] In addition, in the present embodiment, a portion including the waist W - back B - shoulder S - head N (neck) is referred to as "upper body". The upper part of the upper body in the "upper body" of this person is taken as the "shoulder S", the upper part of this shoulder is taken as the "head N (neck)", the rear part of the upper body is taken as the "back B (back)", the portion below this back B is taken as the "waist W", and the side of the waist W is taken as the "waist side D (body side)". In addition, the lower side of the waist W is taken as the "hip A".

[0041] At least one or more portions including the "waist W", "waist side D (body side)", "hip A", and the like are taken as the "1st treatment site". In addition, the "back B" is taken as the "4th treatment site". At least one or more portions including the "shoulder S", "head N (neck)", and the like are taken as the "5th treatment site".

[0042] In addition, in the present embodiment, a portion including the foot F - calf C - leg T is referred to as the lower limb L. The portion above the knee K in the lower limb L of this person is taken as the "leg T", the portion below the knee and above the ankle (wrist) is taken as the "calf C", and the portion below the ankle (as a portion also including the ankle) and from the heel H to the toe E is taken as the "foot F".

[0043] At least one or more portions including the "foot F", "calf C", and the like on the lower side of the lower limb L are taken as the "2nd treatment site". In addition, at least one or more portions including the "knee K", "leg T", and the like on the upper side of the lower limb L are taken as the "3rd treatment site".

[0044] In the lower case 2 of the present embodiment, a lower massaging mechanism is housed.

[0045] The lower massaging mechanism has a "2nd treatment site massaging mechanism 8" and a "1st treatment site massaging mechanism 55".

[0046] The 2nd treatment site massaging mechanism 8 performs a massaging action of rubbing the 2nd treatment site such as the calf C, foot F, and the like in a pinching manner, and is thus also referred to as a "knee-down massaging mechanism 8". In addition, the 1st treatment site massaging mechanism 55 performs a massaging action of pressing the 1st treatment site such as the waist W, waist side D (body side), hip A, or the 4th treatment site of the back B in a finger-pressing manner, and is thus also referred to as a "seat massaging mechanism 55".

[0047] In the upper case 3 of the present embodiment, the upper massage mechanism is housed.

[0048] The upper massage mechanism has a "3rd treatment site massage mechanism 9" and a "5th treatment site massage mechanism 27".

[0049] The 3rd treatment site massage mechanism 9 is a massage that pinches and rubs the 3rd treatment site including the leg T including the knee K, and is sometimes referred to as a "knee upper massage mechanism 9". Also, the 5th treatment site massage mechanism 27 is a massage that presses in a finger pressure manner the 4th treatment site of the back B or the 5th treatment site of the shoulder S, the head N (neck), and the like, and is sometimes referred to as a "front massage mechanism 27".

[0050] Also, as the massage position of the upper portion, for example, the position shown in the left drawing of Figure 1 , Figure 2 is the "1st position". The "1st position" is a position where the upper massage mechanism (knee upper massage mechanism 9, front massage mechanism 27) in the upper case 3 is switched to a low position in a manner corresponding to the calf C1 in the case where the length of the lower limbs L1 (feet) of the user is short.

[0051] The position shown in the right drawing of Figure 1 , Figure 3 is the "2nd position". The "2nd position" is a position where the upper massage mechanism (knee upper massage mechanism 9, front massage mechanism 27) in the upper case 3 is switched to a high position in a manner corresponding to the calf C2 in the case where the length of the lower limbs L2 (feet) of the user is long.

[0052] Figures 1-9 is a diagram showing an overview of the massage machine 1 to which the present invention pertains.

[0053] The massage machine 1 to which the present invention pertains is placed on the ground Y or the like so as to be able to simultaneously perform a massage that pinches and rubs a wide range of the "2nd treatment site" of the lower limbs L of the user seated on a chair or the like, which encompasses the foot F (palm U, side of the foot, instep, heel H, and the like) - calf C, and a massage that pinches and rubs the "2nd treatment site" of the calf C or the "3rd treatment site" of the leg T and the like. Also, the massage machine 1 of the present embodiment can simultaneously perform a massage that presses in a finger pressure manner the palm U or the knee K and the like.

[0054] Further, the massage machine 1 of the present invention is able to massage a wide range of sites from the "1st treatment site" of the user seated on the seat portion 5, which is the hip A - waist W - waist side portion D, to the "4th treatment site" of the back B, and is able to massage a wide range of sites of the "5th treatment site" that encompasses the shoulder S - head N (neck).

[0055] That is, the massager 1 of the present application is capable of massaging various parts (treatment parts) of the user's foot F, calf C, leg T, hip A, waist W, waist side D, back B, shoulder S, etc. by changing the massage position.

[0056] As shown in, for example, the massager 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a "lower limb massage zone" and a "seat massage zone". Figures 1-9 In the "lower limb massage zone", a 2nd insertion recess 7 capable of inserting the lower side of the user's lower limb L from the rear is formed on the rear side of the lower housing 2, and the "2nd treatment part" of the foot F-calf C, etc. on the lower side is massaged in a sandwiching manner in the lower limb L, and a 1st insertion recess 4 capable of inserting the leg T on the upper side of the lower limb L from the rear is formed on the rear side of the upper housing 3, and the "3rd treatment part" of the leg T or knee K, etc. is massaged in a sandwiching manner.

[0057] In the "seat massage zone", the "1st treatment part" of the user's hip A, waist W, waist side D, etc. or the "4th treatment part" of the back B is massaged while being pushed and rubbed on the front side of the lower housing 2, and the "4th treatment part" of the back B or the "5th treatment part" of the shoulder S or head N (neck), etc. is massaged while being pushed and rubbed on the front side of the upper housing 3.

[0058] The massager 1 of the present embodiment has a lower housing 2 on which the user can sit and an upper housing 3 provided to the lower housing 2. On the upper housing 3, a 1st insertion recess 4 capable of inserting the user's leg T, etc. from the rear is provided.

[0059] On the front side of the lower housing 2, a seat 5 on which the user sits and a backrest 6 on which the user can lean are provided. On the rear side of the lower housing 2, a 2nd insertion recess 7 capable of inserting the user's lower limb L (foot F, calf C, etc.) from the rear is provided.

[0060] In the lower housing 2, a below-knee massage mechanism 8 (2nd treatment part massage mechanism 8) that massages the user's 2nd treatment part including the foot F or calf C, etc. in a sandwiching manner is housed. In the upper housing 3, an above-knee massage mechanism 9 (3rd treatment part massage mechanism 9) that massages the treatment part on the upper side of the part massaged by the below-knee massage mechanism 8 (the upper side of the calf C or leg T, etc.) is housed. The above-knee massage mechanism 9 (upper massage mechanism) is raised and lowered by a vertical movement mechanism 10.

[0061]

[0062] ​Further, the massager 1 has a safety stop mechanism (not shown) that stops the up-and-down movement mechanism 10 when the upper housing 3 is raised to a predetermined position or when a situation occurs in which the upper housing 3 is obstructed when being moved downward.

[0063] As shown in, for example, FIG. 1, the upper housing 3 is a member that is long in the front-rear direction in a side view and is formed in a shape that protrudes toward the rear. The interior of the upper housing 3 is a space in which the lap massaging mechanism 9 is built. In addition, the upper housing 3 is supported by the up-and-down movement mechanism 10 in a manner that enables raising and lowering. Figures 1-6

[0064] The upper housing 3 is a member in which each of the left end portion, the leftward direction center, and the right end portion protrudes toward the rear. That is, the upper housing 3 has a left protruding arrangement portion 3L, a right protruding arrangement portion 3R, and a center protruding arrangement portion 3C that protrude toward the rear. These three protruding arrangement portions 3L, 3R, and 3C are arranged at constant intervals in the left-right direction and are coupled at the front side (proximal end side). That is, the upper housing 3 is a member that is fork-shaped in a plan view.

[0065] In the interior of each of the left protruding arrangement portion 3L, the right protruding arrangement portion 3R, and the center protruding arrangement portion 3C, the first massaging member 11 of the lap massaging mechanism 9 is arranged. That is, a pair of first massaging members 11 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In addition, in the center protruding arrangement portion 3C, the first drive portion 12 and the like of the lap massaging mechanism 9 are accommodated.

[0066] Further, in a case in which the user manually lifts the upper housing 3, the left protruding arrangement portion 3L and the right protruding arrangement portion 3R of the upper housing 3 become gripping portions that can be gripped by hand. The massage position of the upper portion can be switched by the gripping portions 3L and 3R.

[0067] The space between the left protruding arrangement portion 3L and the center protruding arrangement portion 3C is a first insertion recess portion 4L. In addition, the space between the center protruding arrangement portion 3C and the right protruding arrangement portion 3R is a first insertion recess portion 4R. That is, the first insertion recess portions 4L and 4R are arranged side by side in the left-right direction in the upper housing 3.

[0068] The first insertion recess portion 4 can insert the user's calves C or legs T and the like. The first insertion recess portion 4 is arranged in an open shape toward the rear, the upper, and the lower. That is, the first insertion recess portion 4 is a shape in which the front is blocked and is formed in a manner that covers the front side of the knee K or the leg T and the like.

[0069] ​Furthermore, although not shown, the left and right first insertion recesses 4 are provided with an inner lining material that is elastic, soft, and moderately breathable. Additionally, a switch for starting or stopping the massager 1 can be provided on the upper surface of the upper housing 3 (preferably the upper surface of the central protruding part 3C). By placing the switch on the upper surface of the upper housing 6, it can be observed and frequently visually checked by the user, thus improving visual recognizability.

[0070] However, the upper housing 3 can also be supported, for example, by a swing support mechanism (not shown) in a manner that allows it to swing relative to the lower housing 2 about an axis pointing in the left-right direction in the front-back direction. That is, the upper housing 3 can also be configured to allow the built-in knee massage mechanism 9 (upper massage mechanism) to swing in the front-back direction in conjunction with the swing in the front-back direction.

[0071] like Figures 1-8 As shown in the figure, the knee massage mechanism 9 is housed in the upper housing 3 and includes: a pair of first massage members 11 on the left and right sides, which clamp the "second treatment area" such as the calf C or the "third treatment area" such as the leg T (the upper side of the lower limb L) from the side; a first drive unit 12, which generates a rotational drive force; a first rotation shaft 13, which rotates by the rotational drive force from the first drive unit 12; and a first conversion unit 14, which converts the rotational drive force of the first rotation shaft 13 into the oscillating motion of the first massage members 11.

[0072] The knee massage mechanism 9 is directly mounted on the upper housing 3. Specifically, the knee massage mechanism 9 is mounted on the support member 15 located inside the upper housing 3 and is supported above the vertical movement mechanism 10 in a floating state. The knee massage mechanism 9 (upper massage mechanism) can move in the vertical direction by the rise and fall of the upper housing 3 caused by the vertical movement mechanism 10.

[0073] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown in the diagram, the first massage component 11 is formed of a long strip of plate and is mounted on the rear side of the knee massage mechanism 9. A pair of first massage components 11 are provided so that they can be separated to the left and right in a manner that allows the "second treatment area" such as the calf C and the "third treatment area" such as the leg T to be clamped in. The first massage component 11 applies a clamping (pressing) massage action to the calf C or the leg T.

[0074] The first massage member 11a on the left outer side is provided within the left protruding part 3L. The first massage member 11b on the left inner side is provided within the central protruding part 3C. The first massage member 11b on the left inner side and the first massage member 11a on the left outer side are arranged facing each other at a predetermined interval.

[0075] The right outer first massage member 11c is provided in the right protruding portion 3R. The right inner first massage member 11d is provided in the center protruding portion 3C. The right inner first massage member 11d and the right outer first massage member 11c are provided so as to face each other at a predetermined interval. In addition, the left inner first massage member 11b and the right inner first massage member 11d are provided so as to sandwich the first drive unit 12.

[0076] The first massage member 11 is provided so that the base end is located further forward than the knee portion K1 and the tip end protrudes rearward when in the "first position" shown in Figure 2 and the like, and imparts a massage action to the upper side of the calf portion C1, the front side of the knee portion K1, the leg portion T1, and the like.

[0077] In addition, the first massage member 11 is provided so that the base end is located further upward than the knee portion K2 and the tip end protrudes rearward when in the "second position" shown in Figure 2 and the like, and imparts a massage action to the upper side of the leg portion T2 or the knee portion K2, and the like.

[0078] Also, a pressing member is provided at the first rotation shaft 13, although not shown, at a position sandwiched by the left and right pair of first massage members 11 (base end side). The pressing member is rotatably attached to the first rotation shaft 13, and massages the knee portion K from the front side in a finger-pressing manner.

[0079] A protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pressing member, which protrudes toward the radial direction. The protrusion is formed of a soft material so as not to press the knee portion K too strongly. In addition, the pressing member can be an eccentrically rotating roller or a protrusion.

[0080] The first massage member 11 and the pressing member are combined as one set, and two sets in total are provided in correspondence with the left and right first insertion recesses 4 of the upper housing 3. The first massage member 11 effectively performs a pressing massage on the calf portion C, the leg portion T, and the like, and the pressing member effectively performs a pressing massage on the knee portion K integrally.

[0081] As shown in Figure 7 and the like, the first drive unit 12 is housed in the center protruding portion 3C of the upper housing 3, and drives the first massage member 11 by rotating the first rotation shaft 13. The first drive unit 12 has a drive motor 16 that outputs a rotational drive force, and a gear box 17 that reduces the rotational drive force to a predetermined speed and transmits it to the first rotation shaft 13.

[0082] A drive motor 16 is provided between the left and right groups of first massage members 11, that is, in the center of the upper leg massage mechanism 9. The drive motor 16 is provided with the output shaft directed forward. A gear box 17 is provided on the front side of the drive motor 16. In the gear box 17, a first rotation shaft 13 is provided so as to pass through in the left-right direction. In addition, in the gear box 17, a plurality of gears are built in to reduce and transmit the rotational drive force from the output shaft of the drive motor 16 to the first rotation shaft 13.

[0083] The first rotation shaft 13 is provided so as to protrude from the left protruding portion 3L to the right protruding portion 3R in the upper case 3 with the shaft center directed in the left-right direction. That is, the first rotation shaft 13 is rotatably supported by the support member 23L in the left protruding portion 3L and the support member 23R in the right protruding portion 3R. The first rotation shaft 13 is provided so as to pass through the gear box 17 of the first drive portion 12 at the middle portion in the length direction. The first rotation shaft 13 is rotated by the rotational drive force from the first drive portion 12.

[0084] The first rotation boss portion 18 is formed in a spherical shape. On the outer periphery of the first rotation boss portion 18, a groove-shaped rail 24 is provided. The rail 24 is formed so as to surround the outer periphery of the first rotation boss portion 18.

[0085] The pin member 26 installed on the inner side of the first annular fitting portion 19 slides in the rail 24. The rail 24 is provided obliquely with respect to the shaft center of the first rotation shaft 13. Thus, the first rotation boss portion 18 is obliquely rotated with respect to the shaft center of the first rotation shaft 13.

[0086] The obliqueness of the first rotation boss portion 18 (the rail 24) is obliquely opposite each other between the pair of first massage members 11 provided in the upper case 3 (for example, V-shaped in plan view). In addition, the obliqueness of the first rotation boss portion 18 (the rail 24) can be appropriately changed.

[0087] The inner peripheral surface of the first annular fitting portion 19 is a curved surface 25 (single-dot chain line) along the spherical shape of the first rotation boss portion 18.

[0088] The inner peripheral surface of the first annular fitting portion 19 is a curved surface 25 (single-dot chain line) along the spherical shape of the first rotation boss portion 18. Figure 8

[0089] ​On the inner peripheral surface of the first annular fitting portion 19, a pin member 26 protruding toward the inside is installed. In the present embodiment, the first annular fitting portion 19 is a divided body, and the pin member 26 is installed so as to be fitted inside thereof (see two-dot chain line). Figure 8

[0090] If the first rotating boss portion 18 is rotated by the first rotating shaft 13, the pin member 26 slides within the track 24, and the first annular fitting portion 19 slides around the first rotating boss portion 18. Thus, the rotational driving force of the first rotating shaft 13 is converted into a swinging motion, and the first massage member 11 swings in the left-right direction. In this way, the first massage member 11 performs a swinging motion by the rotation (tilting rotation) of the first rotating boss portion 18 fitted outside the first annular fitting portion 19.

[0091] The first restriction portion 20 is provided on the proximal end side of the first annular fitting portion 19. The first restriction portion 20 has a first restriction pin 21 provided to the first annular fitting portion 19 (the proximal end of the first massage member 11), and a first restriction groove 22 provided to the upper case 3, into which the first restriction pin 21 is freely fitted.

[0092] The first restriction pin 21 is a cylindrical member. The first restriction pin 21 is provided to protrude upward from the first annular fitting portion 19, and is also provided to protrude downward. The first restriction groove 22 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first restriction groove 22 is provided to the upper side and the lower side of the upper case 3, respectively, in a manner corresponding to the first restriction pin 21.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 1, the first restriction pin 21 is provided to protrude upward from the first annular fitting portion 19, and is also provided to protrude downward. Figure 6 Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1, the first restriction pin 21 is provided to protrude upward from the first annular fitting portion 19, and is also provided to protrude downward.

[0094] Further, as the lap massage mechanism 9, various devices can be employed. In addition, the lap massage mechanism 9 can be supported so as to be able to swing around the axis of the first rotating shaft 13 directed in the left-right direction.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 1, the first restriction pin 21 is provided to protrude upward from the first annular fitting portion 19, and is also provided to protrude downward. Figures 1-8 As shown in FIG. 1, the first restriction pin 21 is provided to protrude upward from the first annular fitting portion 19, and is also provided to protrude downward.

[0096] The front massage mechanism 27 has a front arm member 28 protruding forward from the upper case 3, and a front treatment member 29 provided to the tip end of the front arm member 28. ​​

[0097] The front arm member 28 is attached to the base end of the inner first massage member 11. The front arm member 28 is provided so as to protrude toward the front and obliquely upward from the hole portion 30 provided in the upper case 3. If the inner first massage member 11 swings in the left-right direction, the front arm member 28 swings in the left-right direction in conjunction therewith.

[0098] The front application member 29 is formed in a spherical shape so as to be provided at the tip end of the front arm member 28 in a manner protruding toward the front and obliquely upward. If the front arm member 28 swings in the left-right direction, the front application member 29 swings in the left-right direction in conjunction with the swinging.

[0099] The front application member 29 is provided at a position in contact with the user's back B (fourth application portion) in the "first position". In addition, the front application member 29 is provided at a position in contact with the shoulder S or the head N or the like (fifth application portion) in the "second position". The front application member 29 smoothly moves along the back B, the shoulder S, the head N, or the like.

[0100] With regard to the front massage mechanism 27, in the "seat massage zone", the front arm member 28 swings together with the inner first massage member 11, and thus the front application member 29 performs a massage of rubbing while pushing against the user's back B, the shoulder S, the head N, or the like in a manner of pressing from the rear toward the front.

[0101] Further, with regard to the front arm member 28 and the front application member 29, for example, the load can be released and the pressing in can be slightly weakened, and pain can be suppressed with respect to the back B, the shoulder S, the head N, or the like, so that the pressing into the back B, the shoulder S, the head N, or the like is not too strong. That is, it is possible to prevent damage to the front arm member 28 or the like by being configured in such a manner that, in the case where a load of a predetermined level or more is applied, the load is released, and if the load disappears, the original state is restored by repulsive force.

[0102] In addition, in the present embodiment, the front arm member 28 is attached to the base end of the inner first massage member 11, but the attachment position or the like thereof can be appropriately changed.

[0103] Furthermore, the knee massage mechanism 9 (third treatment massage mechanism 9) of this embodiment may also include a width adjustment mechanism capable of adjusting the width of the pair of first massage members 11. Although not shown, the width adjustment mechanism is provided, for example, at the base end of the first massage member 11, and is configured such that the first rotating boss 18 can move in the left-right direction on the first rotation axis 13. The first rotating boss 18 moves in the left-right direction on the first rotation axis 13, thereby causing the first massage member 11 to move in the left-right direction. Thus, the width of the pair of first massage members 11 can be adjusted arbitrarily. By providing such a width adjustment mechanism, it is possible to correspond to the shape (size) of the lower limb L, which may be thinner or larger than the calf C or leg T. Additionally, since there are individual differences in the shape (size) of the foot F, a width adjustment mechanism may also be provided in the second massage member 39 of the knee massage mechanism 8 (second treatment massage mechanism 8) described later.

[0104] like Figures 1-8 As shown in the figure, the massager 1 in this embodiment is equipped with a vertical movement mechanism 10 that moves the upper housing 3 and the knee massage mechanism 9 (upper massage mechanism) along the user's back B in a vertical direction. The vertical movement mechanism 10 is provided behind the lower housing 2, so that the upper housing 3 can move freely in and out in a vertical direction relative to the lower housing 2.

[0105] Specifically, the up-and-down moving mechanism 10 includes: a lifting drive unit that generates a driving force to move the knee massage mechanism 9 and the like in the up-and-down direction; a lifting shaft 31 that is arranged with its axis pointing in the left-right direction; and a lifting means 32 that is arranged below the upper housing 3 to move the knee massage mechanism 9 and the like in the up-and-down direction.

[0106] A lifting drive unit (not shown) rotates the lifting shaft 31, outputting a driving force that moves the knee massage mechanism 9 (third treatment unit massage mechanism 9) and the like in the vertical direction, and transmits this driving force to the lifting means 32. The lifting drive unit includes, for example, a lifting motor that outputs driving force (rotational driving force) and a gearbox that reduces the rotational driving force to a predetermined speed and transmits it to the lifting shaft 31. The output shaft of the lifting motor is inserted into the gearbox. The lifting shaft 31 is provided in a through-hole state within the gearbox.

[0107] The lifting shaft 31 is mounted with its axis pointing left and right and extends from the left sliding member 34L to the right sliding member 34R constituting the lifting means 32. The lifting shaft 31 is mounted in a manner that passes through the gearbox. The rotational driving force from the lifting motor is transmitted to the lifting shaft 31 via the gearbox.

[0108] Lifting means 32 are provided at the left and right ends of the inside of lower case 2, respectively. Lifting means 32 have a guide rail 33 which is concave in cross section and continuous in the up-and-down direction, a slide 34 which is fitted to guide rail 33 so as to be movable in the up-and-down direction, a rack gear 35 which is provided with teeth facing the front direction, and a pinion 36 which rotates on rack gear 35 and moves in the up-and-down direction.

[0109] Guide rail 33 is installed to the side of lower case 2. Guide rail 33 is a member which is formed in a concave shape and guides slide 34 in the up-and-down direction. In addition, guide rail 33 becomes a support member which supports slide 34.

[0110] In the present embodiment, guide rail 33 is shorter than slide 34 in length. Guide rail 33 is composed of a left guide rail 33L which is installed to the left end of lower case 2 and a right guide rail 33R which is installed to the right end of lower case 2.

[0111] Slide 34 is a columnar member which is provided projecting downward from the lower end of upper case 3. In the present embodiment, slide 34 is longer than guide rail 33 in length.

[0112] Long slide 34 is guided along guide rail 33 and thereby moves in the up-and-down direction. Slide 34 is composed of a left slide 34L which is provided standing downward from the left side of the lower end of upper case 3 and a right slide 34R which is provided standing downward from the right side of the lower end of upper case 3.

[0113] Rack gear 35 is formed long in the up-and-down direction on the front surface of slide 34. That is, rack gear 35 is a tooth which is long in the longitudinal direction. Rack gear 35 is as long as slide 34 and is formed on the front surface of slide 34 in the up-and-down direction. Rack gear 35 is composed of a rack gear 35L which is formed on the front surface of left slide 34L and a rack gear 35R which is formed on the front surface of right slide 34R.

[0114] Pinion 36 is provided to the front side of slide 34 and engages with rack gear 35 which is provided to the slide 34. Pinion 36L is installed to the left end portion of lifting shaft 31 and engages with rack gear 35L. In addition, pinion 36L is rotatably fitted to a recessed portion which is provided to the front side of left guide rail 33L.

[0115] Pinion 36R is installed to the right end portion of lifting shaft 31 and engages with rack gear 35R. In addition, pinion 36R is rotatably fitted to a recessed portion which is provided to the front side of right guide rail 33R.

[0116] Further, in order to prevent the slide member 34 or the pinion gear 36 and the like from falling off from the guide rail 33, a cover member 37 covering the guide rail 33 from the outside is installed. Note that the up-and-down moving mechanism 10 is not limited to the configuration illustrated in the present embodiment.

[0117] Further, in the up-and-down moving mechanism 10, a shaft angle detecting portion (not shown) that detects a rotation angle of the lifting shaft 31, a position detecting portion (not shown) that detects a limit position of the upward or downward movement of the upper housing 3 (the lap massage mechanism 9), and a stopping portion (not shown) that stops the upward or downward movement of the upper housing 3 on the basis of the detection results of the shaft angle detecting portion and / or the position detecting portion are provided.

[0118] The shaft angle detecting portion can be installed to the lifting shaft 31. Further, as the shaft angle detecting portion, for example, a rotary encoder and the like can be used.

[0119] When the lifting shaft 31 is rotated, the pinion gears 36L, 36R of the left and right end portions of the lifting shaft 31 travel on the rack gears 35L, 35R. That is, the rotation driving force of the lifting shaft 31 is converted into the upward and downward movement by the pinion gears 36 and the rack gears 35.

[0120] The position detecting portion can be installed to, for example, the guide rail 33. Further, as the position detecting portion, for example, a limit switch and the like can be used.

[0121] When the pinion gears 36 travel on the rack gears 35 to reach the uppermost end or the lowermost end that can be reached, if the position of the upper housing 3 is detected by the position detecting portion, on the basis of the detection result, the stopping portion stops the rotation of the lifting shaft 31, and stops the upward or downward movement of the upper housing 3.

[0122] Here, the operation of the up-and-down moving mechanism 10 will be described.

[0123] The rotation driving force from the lifting motor is input to the gear box, and is transmitted to the lifting shaft 31 in the gear box. When the lifting shaft 31 is rotated by the transmitted rotation driving force, the pinion gears 36L, 36R of the left and right end portions of the lifting shaft 31 travel on the rack gears 35L, 35R. That is, the rotation driving force of the lifting shaft 31 is converted into the upward and downward movement by the pinion gears 36 and the rack gears 35.

[0124] The left and right slide members 34L, 34R are guided to be raised or lowered by the left and right guide rails 33L, 33R. For example, by the upward movement of the left and right slide members 34L, 34R, the upper housing 3 (the lap massage mechanism 9) is moved in the upward direction. Further, by the downward movement of the left and right slide members 34L, 34R, the upper housing 3 is moved in the downward direction.

[0125] If the pinion 36 reaches the lowermost end of the rack gear 35, the position detecting portion detects the position of the lowermost end. The stopping portion stops lowering of the upper case 3 (the lap massage mechanism 9) toward the lower case 2 based on the detection result of the position detecting portion. That is, the process shifts to the "first position" shown in the left drawing of FIG. 1, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and the like.

[0126] Next, for example, if the pinion 36 reaches the vertically central portion of the rack gear 35, the shaft angle detecting portion detects reaching of the predetermined position. The stopping portion stops vertical movement of the upper case 3 (the lap massage mechanism 9) based on the detection result of the position detecting portion.

[0127] Further, if the pinion 36 reaches the uppermost end of the rack gear 35, the position detecting portion detects the position of the uppermost end. The stopping portion stops raising of the upper case 3 (the lap massage mechanism 9) away from the lower case 2 based on the detection result of the position detecting portion. That is, the process shifts to the "second position" shown in the right drawing of FIG. 1, Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and the like.

[0128] With such a configuration and operation, the vertical movement mechanism 10 freely supports the upper case 3 (the lap massage mechanism 9) in vertical movement.

[0129] Further, the massage machine 1 of the present embodiment can be provided with a safety stopping mechanism (not shown) that stops the vertical movement mechanism 10 immediately when a situation in which the upper case 3 is hindered in vertical movement (for example, a situation in which a load such as the upper case 3 becomes unable to descend) occurs.

[0130] The safety stopping mechanism detects a situation in which the upper case 3 is hindered in vertical movement, and stops the vertical movement mechanism 10 based on the detection result. As the detecting portion of the safety stopping mechanism, for example, a limit switch or the like can be used. In addition, the safety stopping mechanism can be provided with a device that mitigates a sudden impact when the impact occurs, and prevents damage to the limit switch.

[0131] Further, the "situation in which the upper case 3 is hindered in vertical movement" is, for example, a situation in which a load that exceeds a predetermined load (a load such as a load that pushes upward) is externally applied, such as a situation in which a foreign object (for example, a situation in which pinching occurs due to the presence of a hand other than that of the user (a child or the like)) is present between the descending upper case 3 and the lower case 2, or a situation in which a load such as a load that the upper case 3 becomes unable to rise occurs when the upper case 3 is hindered in upward movement.

[0132] Furthermore, the safety stop mechanism can also detect the distance between the descending upper housing 3 and the lower housing 2. That is, the safety stop mechanism can be configured to know the distance between the upper housing 3 and the lower housing 2. Moreover, the safety stop mechanism can also stop the swing support mechanism when a situation occurs where the swing of the upper housing 3 is obstructed.

[0133] The aforementioned safety stop mechanism can prevent children's hands from getting caught and avoid applying load to the upper housing 3 and the knee massage mechanism 9 (upper massage mechanism).

[0134] Here, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the vertical movement (i.e., "first position" and "second position") of the upper housing 3 (knee massage mechanism 9, front massage mechanism 27, etc.) constituting the massager 1 of the present invention will be described.

[0135] Furthermore, the composition of the lower housing 2, the knee massage mechanism 8 (second treatment unit massage mechanism 8), and the seat massage mechanism 55 (first treatment unit massage mechanism 55) will be described thereafter.

[0136] First, based on Figure 1 The left image Figure 2 , Figure 4 The state of the upper housing 3 in the "first position" will be described. In addition, the "first position" is when the upper housing 3 is in a low position, for example, so that it can correspond to the lower limb L1 of a user with a slightly smaller body size.

[0137] For example, in Figure 1 The left image Figure 2 , Figure 4 When in the "first position" shown in the figure, the upper housing 3 is positioned directly above the lower housing 2 with the main body in a generally horizontal direction and the top side protruding in a rearward direction.

[0138] Furthermore, the upper housing 3 is provided with a first insertion recess 4, which is open from the rear, top, and bottom. Additionally, the lower housing 2 is provided with a second insertion recess 7, which is open from the rear. The user inserts the calf C1 of the lower limb L1 into the first insertion recess 4 of the upper housing 3 and inserts the foot F1 into the second insertion recess 7 of the lower housing 2.

[0139] In detail, such as Figure 2 As shown, the calf C1 is covered from the front by the upper housing 3 and is clamped by the first massage member 11 of the knee massage mechanism 9. The first massage member 11 applies a pressing massage action to the calf C1 inserted in the first insertion recess 4 in the "first position" in a way that clamps it in from the outside.

[0140] Further, the position in the length direction pressed by the first massage member 11 differs depending on the size of the calf C1 of the user. In addition, the above-knee massage mechanism 9 is stopped (fixed) by the up-and-down moving mechanism 10.

[0141] On the other hand, the foot F1 is sandwiched by the second massage member 39 of the below-knee massage mechanism 8. The second massage member 39 imparts a pressing massage action of sandwiching from the outside in the "first position" to the foot F1 from the toe E inserted into the second insertion recess 7 to the heel H.

[0142] However, in the "first position", that is, in the case where the upper case 3 is lowered, when the user is seated on the seat portion 5 and leans against the backrest portion 6, the front massage mechanism 27 performs a massage of rubbing while pressing in the manner of pressing the back B from the rear toward the front by the front application member 29.

[0143] In addition, as for the seat massage mechanism 55, the rear application member 61 of the rear massage portion 56 performs a massage of rubbing while pressing in the manner of pressing the back B, the waist W, and the like from the rear toward the front, the side application member 64 of the side massage portion 57 performs a "press-in massage" of pressing from the outside toward the inside to the waist side D (body side) and the like, and the lower application member 67 of the lower massage portion 58 performs a massage of rubbing while pressing in the manner of pressing the hip A and the like from the lower toward the upper.

[0144] Next, the state of the upper case 3 in the "second position" will be described based on the right drawing of Figure 1 , and Figure 3 In addition, the "second position" is, for example, a position where the upper case 3 is located at a high position, and can correspond to the lower limbs L2 of a user with a slightly larger body type.

[0145] For example, in the "second position" shown in the right drawing of Figure 1 , and Figure 3 The upper case 3 is moved upward from the lower case 2 by a predetermined height by the up-and-down moving mechanism 10, and is disposed in this position in the substantially horizontal direction and in the manner of protruding with the tip side toward the rear. In addition, the first insertion recess 4 of the upper case 3 becomes a state of being open to the rear, the upper, and the lower. The user inserts the leg T2 of the lower limb L2 into the first insertion recess 4 of the upper case 3, and inserts the foot F2, the calf C2 into the second insertion recess 7 of the lower case 2.

[0146] In detail, as shown in Figure 3 , the leg T2 is covered from the front by the upper case 3, and is sandwiched by the first massage member 11 of the above-knee massage mechanism 9. The first massage member 11 imparts a pressing massage action of sandwiching from the outside in the "second position" to the leg T2 inserted into the first insertion recess 4.

[0147] Furthermore, the position of the first massage component 11 in the length direction varies depending on the size of the user's leg T2. Additionally, the knee massage mechanism 9 is stopped (fixed) by the up-and-down movement mechanism 10.

[0148] On the other hand, the foot F2 and calf C2 are clamped by the second massage component 39 of the knee massage mechanism 8. The second massage component 39, in the "second position", applies a pressing massage action to the foot F2 and calf C2 from the toe E inserted into the second insertion recess 7 to the heel H, clamping in a way that is pressed in from the outside.

[0149] However, in the "second position," that is, when the upper shell 3 is raised, when the user sits on the seat 5 and leans against the backrest 6, the front massage mechanism 27 massages the shoulders S, head N (neck), etc., from back to front with acupressure using the front treatment element 29, while simultaneously pushing and rubbing (see reference). Figure 6 ).

[0150] In addition, regarding the seat massage mechanism 55, the rear treatment piece 61 of the rear massage section 56 massages the back B, waist W, etc. by applying acupressure from the rear to the front while simultaneously pushing and rubbing. The side treatment piece 64 of the side massage section 57 performs "pressing massage" on the waist D (side of the body) etc. by pressing from the outside to the inside. The lower treatment piece 67 of the lower massage section 58 massages the buttocks A etc. by applying acupressure from the bottom to the top while simultaneously pushing and rubbing.

[0151] In this way, by raising or lowering the upper housing 3, the knee massage mechanism 9 can be moved to any position (e.g., "position 1" or "position 2"), thus making it easy to switch the massage position of the upper part.

[0152] Furthermore, the terms "position 1" or "position 2" for massage locations are examples and are not limited to these locations.

[0153] That is, the massager 1 of the present invention, for example, in Figure 1 The left image or Figure 2 When in the "first position" shown in the figure, in the "lower limb massage area", the left and right legs T1 of a user with a slightly smaller body size (slightly shorter legs) can be inserted into the left and right first insertion recesses 4 and the feet F1-calf C1 can be inserted into the left and right second insertion recesses 7 to receive a massage.

[0154] In addition, Figure 4 When shown in the “first position”, in the “seat massage area”, one sits on the seat 5 and leans against the backrest 6, which covers the back B to the buttocks A to receive a massage.

[0155] Additionally, the massager 1 of the present invention, for example, in... Figure 1The right image or Figure 3 When in the "second position" shown in the figure, the left and right legs T2 of a user with a slightly larger body size (slightly longer legs) can be inserted relative to the left and right first insertion recesses 4 and the feet F2 - calf C2 can be inserted into the left and right second insertion recesses 7 to receive a massage.

[0156] In addition, Figure 5 , Figure 6 When in the "second position" shown in the diagram, in the "seat massage area", one sits on the seat 5 and leans against the backrest 6, which covers the shoulders S or head N (neck) - back B - buttocks A to receive a massage.

[0157] Furthermore, preferably, since the foot F inserted into the second insertion recess 7 of the lower housing 2 tends to float when the upper housing 3 (knee massage mechanism 9) is raised, it can be configured such that the foot F is pressed in and fixed by a pair of second massage members 39. Thus, the foot F will not float.

[0158] The knee massager 8 can be configured to move the upper knee massager 9 upwards and downwards after the user's "second treatment area" is inserted.

[0159] That is, by clamping the user's foot in the second massage member 39, even if the first massage member 11 moves from the "first position" to the "second position", it is possible to effectively avoid unsuitable situations such as the lower limb L2 floating up.

[0160] Furthermore, regarding the raising and lowering of the upper housing 3, the up-and-down movement mechanism 10 can also be equipped with a mechanism capable of automatically raising and lowering the upper housing 3 (details will be explained later). Therefore, regardless of whether the length of the lower limb L (leg) (especially below the knee) is short or long, it can easily correspond to the length of each user's lower limb L (leg). Furthermore, it can easily accommodate both large and small body types, and even when a desired area needs massage.

[0161] Alternatively, for example, a configuration could be adopted in which the upper shell 3 is repeatedly raised and lowered in a reciprocating manner between "position 1" and "position 2," continuously massaging the area from the calf C to the leg T, or the shoulder S, or the head N (neck) to the back B. Thus, in addition to the foot F, massage movements can be applied from the calf C to the leg T, or the shoulder S, or the head N (neck) to the back B.

[0162] Furthermore, when the user's foot F is clamped by the second massage member 39, and the first massage member 11 is moved (lowered) from the "second position" to the "first position", the foot U can be effectively massaged by pressing the treatment member 46 of the massage member 43.

[0163] Furthermore, in cases where the pressure stimulation on the acupoints of the sole U is too strong, it is highly preferable to take measures such as retracting the treatment element 46 of the pressing massage element 43 downwards in conjunction with the movement (descending) of the first massage element 11 from the "second position" to the "first position".

[0164] The following description refers to the accompanying drawings and also explains the composition of the lower housing 2 and the knee massage mechanism 8.

[0165] like Figures 1-5 As shown in the diagram, when viewed from the front, the lower housing 2 is a frame formed of a rectangle or square that is longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction. This lower housing 2 can be placed on the ground. A handle 68 for the user to grip is provided on the side surface of the lower housing 2. At the bottom inside the lower housing 2, a control unit 69 for controlling the massage machine 1 of this embodiment is provided. The control unit 69 controls the upper massage mechanism (knee massage mechanism 9, front massage mechanism 27), the vertical movement mechanism 10, the lower massage mechanism (knee massage mechanism 8, seat massage mechanism 55), the heating device 54, etc.

[0166] Additionally, a pair of second insertion recesses 7 (openings) are provided side-by-side, separated on the left and right sides of the lower housing 2. The second insertion recesses 7 are formed on the rear side of the lower housing 2, opening towards the rear and upward. That is, the pair of second insertion recesses 7 on the left and right sides form openings that are longer in the vertical direction, allowing the left and right lower limbs L (calf C - foot F, second treatment part) to be inserted (in this embodiment, they can be inserted from the rear side). Furthermore, an inner lining material (not shown) is provided inside the second insertion recesses 7.

[0167] Support members 38a and 38b support the knee massage mechanism 8 inside the lower housing 2 in a state where it floats from the bottom surface. Support member 38a is installed at both ends inside the lower housing 2 and rotatably supports the left and right ends of the second rotating shaft 40 equipped on the knee massage mechanism 8. Support member 38b is installed at the center inside the lower housing 2 and supports the gearbox 48 of the second drive unit 41 through which the second rotating shaft 40 passes.

[0168] like Figures 1-9 As shown in the figure, the knee massager 8 performs a "kneading massage" on the "second treatment area" of the user's lower limb L (calf C or foot F, etc.) in the "lower limb massage area" by kneading in a pinching manner.

[0169] The below-knee massage mechanism 8 is provided in a manner that separates left and right with the "2nd treatment part" sandwiched therebetween, and has: a pair of left and right 2nd massage members 39 that impart a kneading massage action to the "2nd treatment part"; a 2nd rotating shaft 40 that is provided in a manner that the shaft center faces the horizontal direction, and is disposed in a manner that penetrates the base end side of the 2nd massage member 39 in the left-right direction; a 2nd drive part 41 that rotationally drives the 2nd rotating shaft 40; and a 2nd conversion part 42 that is disposed at the base end side of the 2nd massage member 39, and converts the rotational drive force of the 2nd rotating shaft 40 into an oscillating motion of the 2nd massage member 39.

[0170] In addition, the massage machine 1 also has a pressing massage member 43 that can also perform vibration and pressing massage like finger pressure on the instep U and the like.

[0171] The 2nd massage member 39 has a horizontal massage member 44 (front extension disposed part) that is disposed in a manner that protrudes forward from the base end side, and a vertical massage member 45 (upper extension disposed part) that is disposed in a manner that protrudes upward from the base end side.

[0172] In the present embodiment, the 2nd massage member 39 is formed in a substantially L shape (boot shape) in a side view in a manner that follows the lower side of the lower limbs L from the calf C to the feet F (2nd treatment part). The 2nd massage member 39 is provided in the 2nd insertion recess 7.

[0173] A pair of left and right horizontal massage members 44 are provided in the lower housing 2 in a manner that protrude in the substantially horizontal direction and in the forward direction from the base end side of the 2nd massage member 39. The horizontal massage members 44 are shaped in a manner that cover the feet F from the side, with the front end side covering the toes E and the rear end side covering the heels H. The horizontal massage members 44 impart a massage action that sandwiches in a manner that pushes from the outside and the inside to the feet F that are inserted in the 2nd insertion recess 7.

[0174] A pair of left and right vertical massage members 45 are provided in the lower housing 2 in a manner that stand up in the substantially vertical direction and in the upward direction from the base end side of the 2nd massage member 39. The vertical massage members 45 are shaped in a manner that cover the calves C from the side. The vertical massage members 45 impart a massage action that sandwiches in a manner that pushes from the outside and the inside to the calves C that are inserted in the 2nd insertion recess 7.

[0175] At the base end (bent part) of the 2nd massage member 39 of the present embodiment, the 2nd conversion part 42 that converts the rotational drive force of the 2nd rotating shaft 40 into an oscillating motion of the 2nd massage member 39 is provided. That is, the horizontal massage members 44 and the vertical massage members 45 of the present embodiment are coupled via the 2nd conversion part 42 therebetween.

[0176] The second massage component 39 has: an inner second massage component 39a that presses outward against the lower limb L; and an outer second massage component 39b that faces the inner second massage component 39a and presses inward against the lower limb L.

[0177] The second massage member 39a on the inner side has: a horizontal massage member 44a, 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 45a, 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.

[0178] The second massage member 39b on the outer side has: a horizontal massage member 44b, 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 45b, which is configured to contact the outer side of the calf C and presses inward to the outer side of the calf C.

[0179] By alternately and repeatedly bringing together and separating a pair of horizontal massage components 44a and 44b, and a pair of vertical massage components 45a and 45b, a pair of second massage components 39a and 39b perform a "kneading massage" on the lower limb L (second treatment area) from the foot F to the calf C in a pinching manner. In addition, the pressing massage component 43 moves together with the horizontal massage component 44a, so that the treatment component 46 presses and massages the sole U of the foot at constant intervals.

[0180] like Figure 7 As shown, a second rotating shaft 40 is provided with its axis oriented horizontally. The second rotating shaft 40 is arranged to extend through the base ends of a pair of second massage members 39 in the left-right direction. The second rotating shaft 40 is supported by support members 38a and 38b via bearings (not shown).

[0181] The second rotation axis 40 is positioned between the "seat massage area" and the "lower limb massage area" when viewed from the side. That is, the "seat massage area" is located further forward than the second rotation axis 40, and the "lower limb massage area" is located further back than the second rotation axis 40.

[0182] The horizontal massage member 44 is provided with a pressing massage member 43 that applies a pressing massage action to the soles of the feet, such as the arches. The pressing massage member 43 is formed in an arm shape that extends from one side to the other, corresponding to the soles of the feet, F, which are inserted into the second insertion recess 7.

[0183] At the top of the pressing and massaging component 43, a ball-shaped treatment element 46 is installed. The treatment element 46 applies a pressing and massaging motion to the sole of the foot U, such as by forcefully pressing in with the thumb.

[0184] The pressing massage component 43 and the horizontal massage component 44 work together to perform the following actions in conjunction with the massage action of clamping the foot F from the side: bringing the treatment component 46 close to the sole of the foot U and pressing it upwards at the same time, and then separating it from the sole of the foot U.

[0185] like Figure 7 , Figure 9 As shown in the diagram, the second drive unit 41 outputs a rotational driving force, causing the second rotating shaft 40 to rotate. This rotational driving force is converted into an oscillating motion by the second conversion unit 42, causing the second massage member 39, which consists of a horizontal massage member 44 and a vertical massage member 45, to perform a massage action.

[0186] The second drive unit 41 includes: a drive motor 47 that generates a rotational driving force; and a gearbox 48 that reduces the rotational driving force to a predetermined speed and transmits it to the rotating shaft 40. The second drive unit 41 is supported by a support member 38b.

[0187] The drive motor 47 is located approximately at the center of the lower housing 2. Specifically, the drive motor 47 is located between the left and right inner second massage members 39a (approximately at the center of the lower housing 2). In this embodiment, one drive motor 47 is provided. A gearbox 48 is located below the drive motor 47.

[0188] The gearbox 48 houses the output shaft of the drive motor 47 and contains multiple gears. Additionally, a second rotating shaft 40 extends through the gearbox 48 in a left-right direction. That is, if the rotational driving force of the drive motor 47 is input to the gearbox 48, it is reduced to a predetermined speed and transmitted to the second rotating shaft 40.

[0189] The second conversion unit 42 converts the rotational driving force of the second rotating shaft 40 into the oscillating motion (approach and separation action) of the second massage member 39. In this embodiment, the second conversion unit 42 is provided at the bent portion (base end) of the second massage member 39, which is formed in a generally L-shaped (boot-shaped) form.

[0190] The second transformation unit 42 includes: a second rotating boss 49, which is mounted on the second rotating shaft 40 and rotates integrally with the second rotating shaft 40; a second annular fitting part 50, which is disposed on the base end side of the second massage member 39 and is fitted externally into the second rotating boss 49; and a second limiting part 51, which limits the co-rotation of the second massage member 39 and the second rotating shaft 40.

[0191] A cam surface 52 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the second rotating boss portion 49. In this embodiment, the cam surface 52 is inclined relative to the second rotating shaft 40. That is, the second rotating boss portion 49 rotates at an inclination relative to the axis of the second rotating shaft 40.

[0192] The inclination of the second rotating boss portion 49 (cam surface 52) is inclined in the opposite direction (for example, V-shaped in the front view) with respect to the pair of second massage members 39a, 39b provided in the lower housing 2. In addition, the inclination of the second rotating boss portion 49 (cam surface 52) can be appropriately changed.

[0193] The second annular fitting portion 50 is formed on the proximal end side of the second massage member 39 to externally fit the second rotating boss portion 49 in a relatively rotationally free state. In the present embodiment, the second annular fitting portion 50 externally fits the second rotating boss portion 49 via a bearing 70. The second massage member 39 performs a swinging motion by the inclined rotation of the second rotating boss portion 49 externally fitted by the second annular fitting portion 50.

[0194] The second restricting portion 51 restricts the second annular fitting portion 50 from rotating together with the second rotating boss portion 49. The second restricting portion 51 is provided in front of the second annular fitting portion 50. The second restricting portion 51 has a restricting pin 53 provided to protrude in the forward direction from the second annular fitting portion 50, and a second restricting groove provided in the lower housing 2, into which the second restricting pin 53 is freely slidably fitted in the left-right direction.

[0195] The second converting portion 42 having the above configuration converts the rotational driving force of the second rotating shaft 40 into a swinging motion of the second massage member 39, thereby the left and right pair of horizontal massage members 44 impart a pinching massage to the foot F, and the left and right pair of vertical massage members 45 are lowered, thereby imparting a pinching massage to the calf C. In addition, at this time, the pressing massage member 43 swings together with the action of the horizontal massage members 44, and imparts a pressing massage action like a finger pressure toward the upper side to the instep U.

[0196] Further, in the massager 1 of the present embodiment, a heating device 54 is provided, which warms up the inside of the lower housing 2 to perform a warm massage to the lower limbs L (second treatment portion). As the heating device 54, a warm heater (for example, a PTC heater or the like) that warms up the air in the inside of the lower housing 2 can be cited. Warm air heated by the warm heater is diffused in the inside of the lower housing 2, thereby heating the vicinity of the second massage member 39, and thus a warm massage is performed to the foot F or the like.

[0197] Thus, in the present embodiment, a "seat massage area" in which a user can sit is provided in front of the lower housing 2 ("lower limb massage area"). That is, a seat portion 5 is provided in the front portion of the lower housing 2. The seat portion 5 is a substantially flat surface having a width in which a user can sit.

[0198] A backrest 6 is provided at the rear of the seat 5. The backrest 6 has a width that allows a user to lean against it. In addition, the backrest 6 is inclined backward. That is, the lower housing 2 of this embodiment is in the shape of a chair with a seat 5 and a backrest 6.

[0199] The lower housing 2 houses: a seat massage mechanism 55, which massages the user's back B (fourth treatment area) or waist W, side waist D (side of body), buttocks A (first treatment area); and a second drive unit 41, which drives the seat massage mechanism 55. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second drive unit 41 drives the seat massage mechanism 55 together with the knee massage mechanism 8.

[0200] The seat massage unit 55 (first treatment unit massage unit 55) massages one or more of the user's back B, waist W, side waist D (side of body), and buttocks A in the "seat massage area" by pushing and rubbing.

[0201] The seat massage mechanism 55 of this embodiment includes: a rear massage section 56 that massages the back B or waist W by pressing from the rear to the front; a side massage section 57 that massages the waist D by pressing from the outside to the inside; and a lower massage section 58 that massages the buttocks A by pressing from the bottom to the top.

[0202] The rear massage section 56 is provided to protrude forward from the hole 59 provided in the upper part of the backrest 6. The rear massage section 56 has: a rear arm member 60, which is mounted on the edge of the second massage member 39; and a rear treatment member 61, which is provided at the top end of the rear arm member 60.

[0203] like Figure 7 , Figure 9 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the rear arm member 60 is mounted on the inner side of the second massage member 39a. More specifically, the rear arm member 60 is mounted on the inner side of the vertical massage member 45a in a forward-facing and obliquely upward-protruding manner.

[0204] The rear arm component 60 protrudes forward from the hole 59 located at the upper part of the backrest 6. If the inner vertical massage component 45a swings in the left and right direction, the rear arm component 60 will swing in the left and right direction as well.

[0205] The rear treatment component 61 is spherically shaped and protrudes forward and obliquely upward from the top of the rear arm component 60. If the rear arm component 60 swings left and right, the rear treatment component 61 swings left and right in tandem. The rear treatment component 61 is positioned to contact the back B or waist W of a user leaning against the backrest 6. The rear treatment component 61 moves smoothly along the back B or waist W.

[0206] As for the rear massage section 56, the rear arm member 60 swings together with the inner vertical massage member 45a (the inner 2nd massage member 39a) in the "seat massage zone" of the backrest section 6, whereby the rear application member 61 performs a massage of rubbing while pushing against the user's back B or waist W and the like in a manner of pressing from the rear toward the front.

[0207] Further, as for the rear arm member 60 and the rear application member 61, for example, a load can be released and a press-in can be slightly weakened to suppress pain against the back B, the waist W and the like, so that the press-in to the back B, the waist W and the like is not too strong. That is, it is possible to constitute in such a manner as to prevent damage of the rear arm member 60 and the like: in a case where a load of a prescribed level or more is applied, the load is released, and if the load disappears, the original state is restored by repulsive force.

[0208] In addition, in the present embodiment, the rear arm member 60 is attached to the upper side of the front edge of the inner vertical massage member 45a, but the attachment position and the like thereof can be appropriately changed.

[0209] The side massage section 57 is provided so as to protrude forward from a hole section 62 provided in the side of the seat section 5. The side massage section 57 has a side arm member 63 attached to the edge section of the 2nd massage member 39, and a side application member 64 provided to the top end of the side arm member 63.

[0210] The side arm member 63 of the present embodiment is attached to the outer 2nd massage member 39b. In detail, the side arm member 63 is attached to the upper edge side of the outer horizontal massage member 44b in a manner of protruding toward the front and obliquely upward. If the outer horizontal massage member 44b swings in the left-right direction, the side arm member 63 swings in the left-right direction in conjunction therewith.

[0211] The side application member 64 is provided in a manner of protruding toward the front at the top end of the side arm member 63. The side application member 64 is formed in a rectangular shape in a side view. In addition, the side application member 64 is provided at a position to contact the waist side D (body side) of the user who leans against the backrest section 6. The side application member 64 moves smoothly along the waist side D.

[0212] The interval of the left-right pair of side massage sections 57 is substantially the same as the width of the user's waist W. That is, the user seated on the seat section 5 leans against the backrest section 6 in a manner of entering between the left-right pair of side massage sections 57.

[0213] As for the side massage section 57, the side arm member 63 swings together with the outer horizontal massage member 44b (the outer second outer massage member 39b) on the backrest part 6 of the "backrest massage zone", whereby the rectangular side applicator 64 performs "press-in massage" of pressing in from the outside toward the inside of the user's waist side D. To this side applicator 64, too, a gas bag that repeatedly expands and contracts can be provided.

[0214] Further, in the present embodiment, the side arm member 63 is attached to the upper edge side of the outer horizontal massage member 44b, but the attachment position thereof or the like can be appropriately changed.

[0215] The lower massage section 58 is provided so as to protrude upward from a hole portion 65 provided in the front part of the seat part 5. The lower massage section 58 has a lower arm member 66 attached to the edge part of the second massage member 39, and a lower applicator 67 provided at the top end of the lower arm member 66.

[0216] As shown in the same manner as in the above-described Figure 7 Figure 9 and the like, the lower arm member 66 of the present embodiment is attached to the inner second massage member 39a. In detail, the lower arm member 66 is attached to the top end of the inner horizontal massage member 44a so as to protrude upward and obliquely forward.

[0217] The lower arm member 66 is provided so as to protrude upward from the hole portion 65 provided in the front part of the seat part 5. If the inner horizontal massage member 44a swings in the left-right direction, the lower arm member 66 swings in the left-right direction in conjunction therewith.

[0218] The lower applicator 67 is formed in a spherical shape so as to be provided at the top end of the lower arm member 66 so as to protrude upward and obliquely forward. If the lower arm member 66 swings in the left-right direction, the lower applicator 67 swings in the left-right direction in conjunction therewith. The lower applicator 67 is provided at a position that comes into contact with the user's buttocks A or the like seated on the seat part 5. The lower applicator 67 moves smoothly along the buttocks A or the like.

[0219] As for the lower massage section 58, the lower arm member 66 swings together with the inner horizontal massage member 44a (the inner second massage member 39a) on the seat part 5 of the "seat massage zone", whereby the lower applicator 67 performs massage of rubbing while pushing up from below toward above of the user's buttocks A or the like.

[0220] ​Furthermore, regarding the lower arm component 66 and the lower treatment component 67, for example, the load can be released and the pressure slightly reduced to suppress pain in the buttocks A, etc., so that the pressure on the buttocks A, etc., is not too strong. That is, the lower arm component 66, etc., can be configured in such a way as to prevent damage: when a load of a certain value is applied, the load is released, and if the load disappears, the original state is restored by using repulsive force.

[0221] In addition, in this embodiment, the lower arm component 66 is mounted on the leading edge (top side) of the inner horizontal massage component 44a, but its mounting position can be appropriately changed.

[0222] [Work Plan 1]

[0223] The following describes a first example of the operating scheme of the massage machine 1 of the present invention (massage of the foot F, calf C, leg T, etc.). Specifically, the operating schemes of the lower massage mechanism 8, the upper massage mechanism 9, and the up-and-down movement mechanism 10 will be described.

[0224] The user sits in a regular chair and inserts their lower limb L from behind into the opening of the "lower limb massage area" of the massager 1 placed in front of the chair. Specifically, the lower side (calf C, foot F) of the lower limb L is inserted from behind into the second insertion recess 7 of the lower housing 2. Additionally, the upper side (knee K, leg T) of the lower limb L is inserted from behind into the first insertion recess 4 of the upper housing 3.

[0225] Next, the user operates the switch of the massage machine 1 to start the up-and-down moving mechanism 10. For example... Figure 2 As shown, for example, in the case of a user with a slightly smaller body size, the upper housing 3 is lowered and moved to the "first position". That is, the up-down movement mechanism 10 guides the left sliding member 34L and the right sliding member 34R downward via the left guide rail 33L and the right guide rail 33R, thereby lowering the upper housing 3 and moving it to the "first position". This aligns the upper housing 3 with the lower limb L1 (leg T1, etc.) of the user with a slightly smaller body size.

[0226] On the other hand, such as Figure 3 As shown, for example, in the case of a user with a slightly larger body size, the upper housing 3 is raised and moved to the "second position". That is, the up-down movement mechanism 10 guides the left sliding member 34L and the right sliding member 34R upward via the left guide rail 33L and the right guide rail 33R, thereby raising the upper housing 3 and moving it to the "second position". This aligns the upper housing 3 with the lower limb L2 (leg T2, etc.) of the user with a slightly larger body size.

[0227] Here, the user operates the switch of the massage machine 1 to start the upper knee massage mechanism 9 and the lower knee massage mechanism 8.

[0228] In the above-knee massage mechanism 9 (3rd treatment part massage mechanism 9), the drive motor 16 of the 1st drive part 12 inputs a rotational driving force to the gear box 17. In the gear box 17, the rotational driving force is decelerated to a predetermined speed and transmitted to the 1st rotating shaft 13.

[0229] If the 1st rotating shaft 13 rotates, the 1st converting part 14 converts the rotational driving force to a swinging motion of the 1st massage part 11. That is, by the rotation of the 1st rotating shaft 13, the 1st rotating boss part 18 rotates. The pin part 26 of the 1st annular fitting part 19 having the curved surface 25 slides in the track 24 formed in the spherical 1st rotating boss part 18, so that the 1st massage part 11 performs a swinging motion in the left-right direction.

[0230] The pair of 1st massage parts 11 approach each other to sandwich the 3rd treatment part such as the leg T in a manner of pressing from the side. That is, the base ends of the 1st massage parts 11 approach, and thereafter, the top ends (rear ends) approach.

[0231] The 1st massage part 11 massages in a manner of pressing from the front side (knee K side) of the leg T toward the rear side (root side). In addition, the pressing part (projection) rotatably mounted to the 1st rotating shaft 13 rotates to massage the knee K in a manner of pressing from the front side.

[0232] In the below-knee massage mechanism 8 (2nd treatment part massage mechanism 8), the drive motor 47 of the 2nd drive part 41 inputs a rotational driving force to the gear box 48. In the gear box 48, the rotational driving force is decelerated to a predetermined speed and transmitted to the 2nd rotating shaft 40.

[0233] If the 2nd rotating shaft 40 rotates, the 2nd converting part 42 converts the rotational driving force to a swinging motion of the 2nd massage part 39 (approaching and separating actions of the horizontal massage parts 44 and the vertical massage parts 45).

[0234] By the rotation of the 2nd rotating shaft 40, the pair of horizontal massage parts 44a, 44b approach each other from the front end toward the rear end to sandwich the heel H (foot F) from the side in a manner of pressing from the toe E (toe tip). On the other hand, the pair of vertical massage parts 45a, 45b approach each other from the lower end toward the upper end to sandwich the calf C in a manner of pressing from the side.

[0235] The above, can be repeated by the following to push the blood flow of the lower limbs L to the foot F-calf C-leg T: by the approach and separation action of a pair of horizontal massage parts 44a, 44b, the foot F is continuously pressed in order of the toe E(toe tip)-instep-heel H, and by the approach and separation action of a pair of vertical massage parts 45a, 45b, the calf C is pressed in from below to above, further by the approach and separation action of a pair of first massage parts 11, massage from the front side of the leg T(knee K side) to the rear side(root side) in a pressing manner.

[0236] That is, the massager 1 of the present application can give a massage feeling that effectively relaxes the muscles of the lower limbs L as a whole and promotes the elimination of acid pain or blood circulation of the lower limbs L.

[0237] [Work scheme 2]

[0238] In the following, the second example of the work scheme of the massager 1 of the present application (massage of the buttocks A, waist W, shoulder S, etc.) is described. That is, the work scheme of the seat massage mechanism 55 of the lower massage mechanism, the front massage mechanism 27 of the upper massage mechanism, and the up-down moving mechanism 10 is described.

[0239] The user operates the switch of the massager 1 to start the up-down moving mechanism 10. As shown in FIG. 1, for example, in the case of a user with a slightly small body type, or in the case where it is desired to focus on the massage of the fourth treatment part of the back B, the upper housing 3 is lowered and moved to the "first position". Figure 4

[0240] That is, the up-down moving mechanism 10 guides the left slide 34L and the right slide 34R downward by the left guide rail 33L and the right guide rail 33R, thereby lowering and moving the upper housing 3 to the "first position". The upper housing 3 is made to correspond to the back B of the user.

[0241] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, in the case of a user with a slightly large body type, or in the case where it is desired to focus on the massage of the fifth treatment part of the shoulder S or the head N (neck), the upper housing 3 is raised and moved to the "second position". Figure 5 Figure 6 That is, the up-down moving mechanism 10 guides the left slide 34L and the right slide 34R upward by the left guide rail 33L and the right guide rail 33R, thereby raising and moving the upper housing 3 to the "second position". The upper housing 3 is made to correspond to the shoulder S or the head N of the user, etc.

[0242] That is, the up-down moving mechanism 10 guides the left slide 34L and the right slide 34R upward by the left guide rail 33L and the right guide rail 33R, thereby raising and moving the upper housing 3 to the "second position". The upper housing 3 is made to correspond to the shoulder S or the head N of the user, etc.

[0243] ​​Here, the user sits on the seat 5 of the "seat massage section" and inclines the back B to lean against the backrest 6. The user operates the switch of the massager 1 to start the seat massage mechanism 55 and the front massage mechanism 27.

[0244] In the front massage mechanism 27 (5th treatment section massage mechanism 27), the drive motor 16 of the 1st drive section 12 inputs a rotational drive force to the gear box 17. In the gear box 17, the rotational drive force is decelerated to a predetermined speed and transmitted to the 1st rotating shaft 13.

[0245] If the 1st rotating shaft 13 rotates, the 1st conversion section 14 converts the rotational drive force to the swinging motion of the 1st massage member 11. That is, by the rotation of the 1st rotating boss section 18, the pin member 26 of the 1st annular fitting section 19 having the curved surface 25 slides in the track 24 formed in the spherical 1st rotating boss section 18, so that the 1st massage member 11 performs the swinging motion in the left-right direction.

[0246] The front massage mechanism 27 provided at the base end of the 1st massage member 11 swings in the substantially horizontal direction. That is, the left front arm member 28 and the right front arm member 28 swing in the left-right direction. The left and right pair of front treatment members 29 repeatedly perform the action of approaching and separating from each other in the substantially horizontal direction.

[0247] At this time, in the case where the upper case 3 is located at the "1st position" (low position), the left and right pair of front treatment members 29 perform the rubbing massage while pushing against the 4th treatment section of the user's back B in the manner of pressing from the rear toward the front (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0248] In addition, in the case where the upper case 3 is located at the "2nd position" (high position), the left and right pair of front treatment members 29 perform the rubbing massage while pushing against the 5th treatment section of the user's shoulder S or head N, etc. in the manner of pressing from the rear toward the front (refer to Figure 6 ).

[0249] In the seat massage mechanism 55 (1st treatment section massage mechanism 55), the drive motor 47 of the 2nd drive section 41 inputs a rotational drive force to the gear box 48. In the gear box 48, the rotational drive force is decelerated to a predetermined speed and transmitted to the 2nd rotating shaft 40.

[0250] If the 2nd rotating shaft 40 rotates, the 2nd conversion section 42 converts the rotational drive force to the swinging motion of the 2nd massage member 39 (the approaching and separating action of the horizontal massage member 44 and the vertical massage member 45). By the rotation of the 2nd rotating shaft 40, the pair of vertical massage members 45a, 45b repeatedly perform the action of approaching and separating from each other.

[0251] At this time, the rear massage section 56 of the vertical massage section 45a (the inner second massage section 39a) provided on the inner side swings in the substantially horizontal direction. That is, the left and right rear arm section 60 swings in the left and right direction.

[0252] The left and right pair of rear application sections 61 repeatedly perform the action of approaching and separating from each other in the substantially horizontal direction. The left and right pair of rear application sections 61 perform the massage of rubbing while pushing against the back B or the waist W or the like in the manner of pressing from the rear toward the front (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0253] On the other hand, the side massage section 57 of the vertical massage section 45b (the outer second massage section 39b) provided on the outer side swings in the substantially horizontal direction. That is, the left and right side arm section 63 swings in the left and right direction.

[0254] The left and right pair of side application sections 64 repeatedly perform the action of approaching and separating from each other in the substantially horizontal direction. The left and right pair of side application sections 64 perform the "press-in massage" of pressing in from the outer side toward the inner side on the waist side D (the body side) or the like (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0255] In addition, by the rotation of the second rotation shaft 40, the pair of horizontal massage sections 44a, 44b repeatedly perform the action of approaching and separating from each other. At this time, the lower massage section 58 of the horizontal massage section 44a (the second inner massage section 39a) provided on the inner side swings in the substantially horizontal direction. That is, the left and right lower arm section 66 swings in the left and right direction.

[0256] The left and right pair of lower application sections 67 repeatedly perform the action of approaching and separating from each other in the substantially horizontal direction. The left and right pair of lower application sections 67 perform the massage of rubbing while pushing against the hip A or the like in the manner of pressing from the lower side toward the upper side (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0257] By repeating the following, the back B or the waist side D (body side) or the hips A or the like can be given a massage feeling that is effective in promoting the elimination of acid pain of the body or blood circulation by relaxing the muscles or the like: by the approach and separation of the pair of vertical massage members 45a, 45b, the rear massage 56 of the rear part of the user's back B or the waist W or the like is rubbed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of vertical massage members 45a, 45b, the rear massage 56 of the rear part of the user's back B or the waist W or the like is rubbed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of vertical massage members 45a, 45b, the side massage 57 of the side part of the user's waist side D is pressed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of vertical massage members 45a, 45b, the side massage 57 of the side part of the user's waist side D is pressed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of vertical massage members 45a, 45b, the lower massage 58 of the lower part of the user's hips A or the like is rubbed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of horizontal massage members 44a, 44b, the lower massage 58 of the lower part of the user's hips A or the like is rubbed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of horizontal massage members 44a, 44b, the front massage mechanism 27 of the front part of the user's back B, shoulders S, head N or the like is rubbed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of first massage members 11, the front massage mechanism 27 of the front part of the user's back B, shoulders S, head N or the like is rubbed and massaged by the approach and separation of the pair of first massage members 11.

[0258] According to the massager 1 of the present application, by being able to switch the positions of the upper massage mechanisms (knee-up massage mechanism 9, front massage mechanism 27), it is possible to easily switch the massage positions in accordance with the length of the user's feet or the size of the back B, and to perform rubbing or pressing massage on a wide range of lower limbs L including the feet F - calf C - legs T or a wide range of upper body parts such as the head N (neck), shoulders S, back B, waist W, waist side D, hips A, etc. using one massager 1 as the subject of treatment.

[0259] Furthermore, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative and not restrictive in all points.

[0260] In particular, in the embodiments disclosed this time, matters not indicated (for example, working conditions or operating conditions, dimensions, weights, etc. of the components) are not outside the range generally implemented by those skilled in the art, and as long as it is a matter that can be easily conceived by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

[0261] For example, the length of the first massage members 11 or the inclination angle of the left and right pair of first massage members 11 (track 24 of the first rotating boss portion 18) with respect to the first rotating shaft 13, the separation distance of the left and right pair of first massage members 11, etc. can be appropriately changed in correspondence with the treatment range.

[0262] In addition, as for the front treatment member 29, it is configured to be attached to the first massage member 11 via the front arm member 28, but it can also be configured to be directly attached to the first massage member 11. In addition, the number, the number of pieces, or the shape, etc. of the front treatment member 29 and the front arm member 28 are not limited to the cases illustrated in the present embodiment.

[0263] That is, the configuration of the upper massage mechanism (the upper thigh massage mechanism 9, the front massage mechanism 27) is not limited to the configuration illustrated in the present embodiment.

[0264] In addition, the length of the second massage member 39, the inclination angle of the left and right pair of second massage members 39 with respect to the second rotation shaft 40, the separation distance of the left and right pair of second massage members 39, and the like can be appropriately changed in correspondence with the treatment range.

[0265] In addition, as for the rear treatment member 61, the side treatment member 64, and the lower treatment member 67, the configuration of being attached to the second massage member 39 via the rear arm member 60, the side arm member 63, and the lower arm member 66, but the configuration of being directly attached to the second massage member 39 can also be adopted. In addition, the number, the count, or the shape of the treatment members 61, 64, and 67 and the arm members 60, 63, and 66, and the like are not limited to the cases illustrated in the present embodiment.

[0266] In the present embodiment, as for the second massage member 39, the configuration of being integrally formed in a substantially L-shaped shape (boot shape) in a side view, but the configuration of being independently arranged in a substantially L-shaped shape in a side view can also be adopted (the configuration of being arranged by dividing the horizontal massage member 44 and the vertical massage member 45).

[0267] That is, the configuration of the upper massage mechanism (the upper thigh massage mechanism 9, the front massage mechanism 27), the up-and-down movement mechanism 10, the lower massage mechanism (the lower thigh massage mechanism 8, the seat massage mechanism 55), and the like is not limited to the configuration illustrated in the present embodiment. For example, as for the basic device configuration of the lower thigh massage mechanism 8 and the like, the configuration disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-180468, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-000159, and the like can be referred to.

[0268] In addition, the massage machine 1 can also be covered with a stretchable bag. That is, the upper massage mechanism (the upper thigh massage mechanism 9, the front massage mechanism 27), the up-and-down movement mechanism 10, the lower massage mechanism (the lower thigh massage mechanism 8, the seat massage mechanism 55), and the like can also be integrally covered with a stretchable bag.

[0269] Symbol Explanation

[0270] 1 Massage Machine

[0271] 2 Lower Housing

[0272] 3 Upper Housing

[0273] 3L Left Protruding Attachment (Gripping Part)

[0274] 3R right protrusion arrangement portion (grip portion)

[0275] 3C central protrusion arrangement portion

[0276] 4 first insertion recess

[0277] 4L first insertion recess (left side)

[0278] 4R first insertion recess (right side)

[0279] 5 seat portion

[0280] 6 backrest portion

[0281] 7 second insertion recess (opening)

[0282] 8 under-knee massage mechanism (second treatment portion massage mechanism)

[0283] 9 over-knee massage mechanism (third treatment portion massage mechanism)

[0284] 10 up-and-down movement mechanism

[0285] 11 first massage member

[0286] 11a left outer first massage member

[0287] 11b left inner first massage member

[0288] 11c right outer first massage member

[0289] 11d right inner first massage member

[0290] 12 first drive portion

[0291] 13 first rotation shaft

[0292] 14 first conversion portion

[0293] 15 support member (upper housing)

[0294] 16 drive motor

[0295] 17 gear box

[0296] 18 first rotation boss portion

[0297] 19 first annular fitting portion

[0298] 20 first restriction portion

[0299] 21 first restriction pin

[0300] 22 first restriction groove

[0301] 23L support member (left protrusion arrangement portion)

[0302] 23R support member (right protrusion arrangement portion)

[0303] 24 rail

[0304] 25 curved surface

[0305] 26 pin member

[0306] 27 front massage mechanism (5th treatment part massage mechanism)

[0307] 28 front arm member

[0308] 29 front treatment member

[0309] 30 hole portion (upper case)

[0310] 31 lifting shaft

[0311] 32 lifting means

[0312] 33 guide rail

[0313] 33L left guide rail

[0314] 33R right guide rail

[0315] 34 slide member

[0316] 34L left slide member

[0317] 34R right slide member

[0318] 35 rack gear

[0319] 35L rack gear

[0320] 35R rack gear

[0321] 36 pinion gear

[0322] 36L pinion gear

[0323] 36R pinion gear

[0324] 37 cover member

[0325] 38a support member

[0326] 38b support member

[0327] 39 2nd massage member

[0328] 39a inner 2nd massage member

[0329] 39b outer 2nd massage member

[0330] 40 second rotating shaft

[0331] 41 second driving portion

[0332] 42 second converting portion

[0333] 43 pressing massage member

[0334] 44 horizontal massage member

[0335] 44a inner horizontal massage member

[0336] 44b outer horizontal massage member

[0337] 45 vertical massage member

[0338] 45a inner vertical massage member

[0339] 45b outer vertical massage member

[0340] 46 treatment member

[0341] 47 driving motor

[0342] 48 gear box

[0343] 49 second rotating boss portion

[0344] 50 second annular fitting portion

[0345] 51 second limiting portion

[0346] 52 cam surface

[0347] 53 second limiting pin

[0348] 54 heating device

[0349] 55 seat massage mechanism (first treatment portion massage mechanism)

[0350] 56 rear massage portion

[0351] 57 side massage portion

[0352] 58 lower massage portion

[0353] 59 hole portion (upper portion of backrest portion)

[0354] 60 rear arm member

[0355] 61 rear treatment member

[0356] 62 hole portion (seat side)

[0357] 63 side arm member

[0358] 64 side applicator

[0359] 65 hole (front of seat)

[0360] 66 lower arm member

[0361] 67 lower applicator

[0362] 68 handle

[0363] 69 control

[0364] 70 bearing

[0365] S shoulder

[0366] N head (neck)

[0367] B back

[0368] W waist

[0369] D waist side (body side)

[0370] A hip

[0371] L lower limb

[0372] T leg

[0373] K knee

[0374] C calf

[0375] F foot

[0376] H heel

[0377] U sole

[0378] E tip

[0379] Y ground.

Claims

1. A massager characterized by comprising: a lower massaging mechanism and an upper massaging mechanism provided above the lower massaging mechanism, the lower massaging mechanism has a seat portion in the front portion where a user sits from the front and can receive massage for at least one or more "first treatment portions" including a waist portion and a hip portion of the user, and has an opening into which a lower side of a lower limb of the user is inserted and can receive massage for a "second treatment portion" as the lower side of the lower limb, the upper massaging mechanism is configured to massage at least one or more "third treatment portions" as the upper side of the lower limb, "fourth treatment portions" as the back portion, and "fifth treatment portions" as the shoulder portion and the head portion, the upper massaging mechanism is configured to move up and down with respect to the lower massaging mechanism, the massager has: a first treatment portion massaging mechanism provided in the front portion of the lower massaging mechanism to massage the "first treatment portion" of the user seated on the seat portion from the front; a second treatment portion massaging mechanism provided in the rear portion of the lower massaging mechanism to massage the "second treatment portion" of the user inserted into the opening from the rear; a third treatment portion massaging mechanism provided in the upper massaging mechanism to massage the "third treatment portion" of the user; and an up-and-down moving mechanism that raises and lowers the third treatment portion massaging mechanism, the third treatment portion massaging mechanism has a pair of massaging members on the rear side, which cover the "third treatment portion" of the user from the front and massage the "third treatment portion" by being sandwiched therebetween, the massaging members are provided to extend toward the rear.

2. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that: the massaging members are provided with base ends that are more forward than the "third treatment portion" of the user.

3. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that: the third treatment portion massaging mechanism has a conversion portion that converts a rotational driving force of a rotating shaft into a swinging motion of the massaging members, the conversion portion has a boss member mounted to the rotating shaft and rotating together with the rotating shaft, and a ring-shaped fitting portion provided at a base end of the massaging member and fitting the boss member thereinto, the boss member is formed in a spherical shape, an inner peripheral surface of the ring-shaped fitting portion is a curved surface along the spherical boss member.

4. The massager according to claim 3, characterized in that: a pin protruding toward the inside is mounted to the inner peripheral surface of the ring-shaped fitting portion, a track in which the pin slides is provided to an outer periphery of the boss member, the track is provided obliquely with respect to the rotating shaft.

5. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that: a fifth treatment portion massaging mechanism that massages the "fifth treatment portion" of the user is provided to the front side of the upper massaging mechanism.

6. The massager according to claim 5, characterized in that: the fifth treatment portion massaging mechanism has an arm member protruding toward the front, the arm member is provided to the base end of the massaging member and has a treatment member at a top end. ​ 7. The massaging machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, In the 2nd treatment part massaging mechanism, as can be in the user's "2nd treatment part" after the sandwich make the upper part of the massage mechanism to move upwards and downwards of the structure.

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