Massage machine

Abstract

A storage unit (4) of a massage machine (100) stores settings based on treatment actions performed by a treatment member (2) that treats a treatment site. Input units (3, 3a, 3b) capable of receiving an input operation have a plurality of adjustment switches (31) for adjusting the treatment intensity of a treatment member (2) during the implementation of a treatment action, and a storage switch (32) for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment action being performed in a storage unit (4). And a callout switch (33) for callout the setting of the treatment action stored in the storage unit (4). A control unit (5) for controlling the treatment action implements the treatment action on the basis of the setting of the treatment action called out when the call-out switch (33) is operated.

Description

[0001] Cross-references of related applications

[0002] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-150034 filed on September 15, 2023. The entire disclosure of the Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-150034 is incorporated by reference into this specification. Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a massage machine. Background Art

[0004] In the past, there were massage machines of a type that could adjust the intensity of treatment for each treatment area. For example, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2010-172598, at least two operating units for adjusting the intensity of massage (treatment) are provided, and the movement of the treatment piece is controlled according to the combination of intensity settings set by each operating unit. Summary of the invention

[0005] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] However, it is very time-consuming and troublesome for the person being treated to adjust the treatment intensity for each treatment site each time the treatment is performed.

[0007] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine capable of storing settings of each treatment action at a free timing during treatment and calling out the stored settings of the treatment action.

[0008] Solutions to Solve Problems

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a massage machine of one embodiment of the present invention comprises a body support part, a plurality of treatment parts, an input part, a storage part and a control part. The body support part supports a seated person to be treated. The treatment parts treat the treatment part. The input part is capable of receiving input operations. The storage part stores settings of treatment actions performed based on the treatment parts. The control part controls the treatment actions. The input part has a plurality of adjustment switches, a storage switch and a call-out switch. The plurality of adjustment switches are switches for adjusting the treatment intensity of the treatment parts during the implementation of the treatment actions. The storage switch is a switch for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment actions being implemented in the storage part. The call-out switch is a switch for calling out the settings of the treatment actions stored in the storage part. The control part implements the treatment action based on the settings of the treatment action called out when the call-out switch is operated.

[0010] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following embodiments.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a massage machine capable of storing the settings of each treatment action at a free timing during treatment and calling out the stored settings of the treatment action. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of a chair-type massage machine according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of the chair type massage machine according to the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a plan view schematically showing a configuration example of an input unit according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a plan view schematically showing a configuration example of an input unit according to a first modification.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a plan view schematically showing a configuration example of an input unit according to a second modification.

[0018] Description of Reference Numerals

[0019] 100…(seat-type) massage machine; 101…seat; 102…backrest; 1021…pillow; 1022…treatment unit; 1023…guide rail; 1024…kneading ball; 103…vertical part; 104…armrest; 105…leg rest; 106…actuator group; 1071…solenoid valve group; 1072…pump; 1073…airbag group; 1…body support; 2…treatment member; 3, 3a, 3b…input part; 31…adjustment switch; 311…intensity adjustment switch; 3111…intensity increase switch; 3112…intensity decrease switch; 312…position adjustment switch; 3121…first position adjustment switch; 3122…second position adjustment switch; 313…treatment Treatment selection switch; 314…seat adjustment switch; 3141…backrest tilting switch; 3142…backrest standing switch; 3143…first legrest rotation switch; 3144…second legrest rotation switch; 32…storage switch; 321…first storage switch; 322…second storage switch; 323…third storage switch; 33…call-out switch; 331…first call-out switch; 332…second call-out switch; 333…third call-out switch; 34…setting switch; 341…first setting switch; 342…second setting switch; 343…third setting switch; 35…specified switch; 4…storage unit; 5…control unit; Ja…backrest rotation axis; Jb…legrest rotation axis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] <1. Implementation Method>

[0021] Below, refer to Figure 1 Embodiments of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of the chair-type massage machine 100 according to the present embodiment. In addition, hereinafter, the chair-type massage machine 100 may be referred to as “massage machine 100 ”.

[0022] It should be noted that, in the following description, the front side (front side) when observed from the patient of the massage machine 100 sitting on the backrest 102 described later in an upright state is referred to as the “front”, and the rear side (back side) is referred to as the “rear”. It should be noted that, with respect to the backrest 102 and the patient leaning on the backrest 102, even when the backrest 102 is tilted, the patient side of the backrest 102 and the front side of the patient are sometimes referred to as the “front”. In addition, the side of the backrest 102 opposite to the patient and the back side of the patient are sometimes referred to as the “rear”. In addition, the upper side (head side) when observed from the patient of the massage machine 100 sitting on the backrest 102 in an upright state is referred to as the “upper side”, and the lower side (foot side) is referred to as the “lower side”. In addition, the right side when viewed from the person being treated who is sitting on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 102 standing up is referred to as the “right side”, and the left side is referred to as the “left side”.

[0023] In the following description, "trunk" refers to the central part of the body excluding the head, neck, and limbs. "Thigh" refers to the part from the hip joint to the knee. "Hip joint" refers to the joint part that connects the pelvis and the thigh bone (i.e., femur). "Calf" refers to the part from the knee joint to the ankle. "Foot" refers to the part from the ankle to the front end (i.e., toes).

[0024] <1-1. Massage machine 100>

[0025] The massage machine 100 includes a seat 101, a backrest 102, a pair of left and right upright portions 103, a pair of left and right armrests 104, and a leg rest 105. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the seat 101, the backrest 102, the pair of left and right armrests 104, and the leg rest 105 constitute a body support portion 1. The body support portion 1 supports the body of a person seated on the massage machine 100. In other words, the massage machine 100 includes the body support portion 1.

[0026] The person being treated sits on the seat 101. The seat 101 supports the buttocks and thighs of the person being treated.

[0027] The backrest 102 is connected to the rear end of the seat 101, and supports the head, neck, trunk (such as waist and spine) of the person being treated. The backrest 102 can rotate relative to the seat 101 around the backrest rotation axis Ja. The backrest rotation axis Ja passes through the connection between the rear end of the seat 101 and the backrest 102, and extends in the left-right direction. The backrest 102 can be rotated backward from the standing state to tilt, or rotated forward from the tilted state to stand up by rotating around the backrest rotation axis Ja.

[0028] The backrest 102 includes a pillow 1021, a treatment unit 1022, and a guide rail 1023. The pillow 1021 is disposed on the upper portion of the backrest 102 to support the head and neck of the person being treated. The treatment unit 1022 includes a pair of left and right kneading balls 1024 (see below). Figure 2 ) and a driving unit (omitted in the figure) of the left and right pair of kneading balls 1024, the kneading balls 1024 can be used to treat the back of the torso (back, shoulders, waist, etc.) of the person being treated. The treatment unit 1022 is arranged inside the main part (omitted in the figure mark) of the backrest 102, and can move in the long side direction along the front surface of the backrest 102. It should be noted that the long side direction is, for example, a direction from one of the head and waist of the person being treated leaning on the backrest 102 toward the other, and is perpendicular to the left and right direction. A pair of left and right guide rails 1023 are arranged inside the main part of the backrest 102, extending in the long side direction along the front surface of the backrest 102, thereby guiding the treatment unit 1022 in the long side direction. The treatment unit 1022 also has a lifting unit (omitted in the figure), which can be lifted and lowered in the long side direction of the backrest 102 along the guide rails 1023.

[0029] The upright portions 103 are provided on both sides of the seat portion 101 in the left-right direction so as to stand upright, and support the armrest portions 104 .

[0030] The armrest 104 is disposed above the upright portion 103. It should be noted that the armrest 104 may be fixed to the upper portion of the upright portion 103 or may be movable relative to the upright portion 103, for example, in the front-rear direction. A pair of armrests 104 are disposed on both sides of the seat 101 in the left-right direction to support the forearms and hands of the person being treated. The pair of left and right armrests 104 are symmetrical to each other.

[0031] The leg rest 105 accommodates at least the lower leg of the person being treated. The leg rest 105 is supported at the front end of the seat 101 so as to be rotatable around the leg rest rotation axis Jb. The leg rest rotation axis Jb passes through the connection between the front end of the seat 101 and the leg rest 105 and extends in the left-right direction. The leg rest 105 can support the lower leg of the person being treated and can rotate upward or downward around the leg rest rotation axis Jb.

[0032] In addition, the massage machine 100 is provided with a plurality of treatment members 2 for treating the treatment area of ​​the person being treated. Each treatment member 2 is arranged on at least one of the seat 101, the backrest 102, the pair of left and right armrests 104, and the leg rest 105. Each treatment member 2 may be a kneading ball that performs treatment actions such as pressing, beating, and stroking the treatment area, or an inflatable air bag. In addition, each treatment member 2 may be a roller that moves while pressing the treatment area, or a vibration device that transmits vibration to the treatment area.

[0033] For example, in this embodiment, the plurality of treatment members 2 include the kneading ball 1024 of the treatment unit 1022. In addition, the plurality of treatment members 2 may include a pair of treatment members such as air bags (not shown) arranged on both sides of the backrest 102 in the left and right directions, and may also treat the upper arm, shoulder, etc. of the person being treated by pressing or the like.

[0034] <1-2. Control system of massage machine 100>

[0035] Next, refer to Figure 2 A configuration example of a control system of the massage machine 100 will be described. Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of the massage machine 100 according to this embodiment.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the massage machine 100 further includes an actuator group 106 , a pump 1071 , a solenoid valve group 1072 , and an airbag group 1073 .

[0037] The actuator group 106 includes a plurality of actuators. For example, the actuator group 106 includes an actuator (not shown) for rotating the backrest portion 102 and an actuator (not shown) for rotating the legrest portion 105. In addition, if the seat portion 101 and the armrest portion 104 are movable, the actuator group 106 may also include an actuator for moving them.

[0038] The pump 1071 supplies air to the airbag group 1073 via the electromagnetic valve group 1072. The airbag group 1073 includes, for example, an airbag (not shown) disposed on at least one of the seat 101, the backrest 102, the pair of left and right armrests 104, and the leg rest 105. The electromagnetic valve group 1072 includes an electromagnetic valve for air supply and an electromagnetic valve for exhaust provided on the airbag group 1073. The electromagnetic valve switches the expansion, maintenance of the inflated and deflated state, and contraction of the airbag group 1073. Specifically, the electromagnetic valve switches the connection and disconnection between the pump 1071 and the airbag group 1073. For example, when the pump 1071 is connected to the airbag by the action of the electromagnetic valve for air supply, air is supplied to the airbag from the pump 1071 via the electromagnetic valve for air supply. As a result, the airbag expands. In addition, the electromagnetic valve for exhaust switches the connection and disconnection between the airbag group 1073 and the outside. For example, when the airbag is connected to the outside by the operation of the exhaust solenoid valve, the airbag is opened to the outside by means of the exhaust solenoid valve. Thus, the air in the airbag is exhausted and the airbag shrinks. In addition, when the airbag is neither connected to the pump 1071 nor to the outside due to the disconnection of the air supply solenoid valve and the exhaust solenoid valve, the amount of air in the airbag is maintained to maintain the expansion and contraction state of the airbag.

[0039] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the massage machine 100 further includes an input unit 3 , a storage unit 4 , and a control unit 5 .

[0040] The input unit 3 can receive input operations from the person being treated, etc., and output signals based on the input operations to the control unit 5. The input operations include driving the treatment member 2, selecting a treatment mode, adjusting the intensity of treatment, etc. The input unit 3 is connected to the control unit 5 via a cable, and can be assembled and disassembled relative to a bracket (reference numerals omitted). The bracket is fixed to, for example, an armrest 104 arranged on the left side of the seat 101.

[0041] The storage unit 4 is a non-volatile storage medium that maintains the stored information even if the power supply is stopped. The storage unit 4 stores the program and data required for the control unit 5 to control the operation of the massage machine 100. In addition, the storage unit 4 stores the settings of each treatment action based on the plurality of treatment parts 2. That is, the settings of the treatment actions stored in the storage unit 4 include the treatment intensity for each treatment site. Preferably, the settings of the treatment actions stored in the storage unit 4 also include the type of treatment for each treatment site, and the position of the movable treatment parts among the plurality of treatment parts 2. In addition, preferably, the storage unit 4 stores the posture of the body support part 1 during treatment.

[0042] The control unit 5 is disposed, for example, at the lower side of the seat 101, and controls various parts of the massage machine 100 based on signals output from the input unit 3. The control unit 5 controls the treatment actions performed by the plurality of treatment members 2, and controls the posture of the body support unit 1. It should be noted that the types of treatment performed by the treatment members 2 include kneading, beating, stroking, and other treatments.

[0043] For example, the control unit 5 controls the treatment action (treatment intensity, treatment type, etc.) of the kneading ball 1024 by controlling the treatment unit 1022. In addition, the control unit 5 controls the expansion and contraction of each airbag included in the airbag group 1073 by controlling the pump 1071 and the electromagnetic valve group 1072, etc., and preferably controls them individually.

[0044] In addition, the control unit 5 can control the position of the kneading ball 1024 during treatment by controlling the lifting and lowering of the treatment unit 1022. In addition, the control unit 5 can control the posture of the body support part 1 by controlling the actuator group 106. It should be noted that the posture of the body support part 1 includes the rotation angle position of the backrest 102 and the leg rest part 105 relative to the seat 101. In addition, if the seat 101 and the armrest 104 are movable, the posture of the body support part 1 includes their configuration. The movement of the seat 101 includes, for example, forward and backward movement, up and down movement, inclination relative to the up and down direction and the left and right direction, etc. In addition, the movement of the armrest 104 includes forward and backward movement relative to the upright part 103, inclination relative to the up and down direction and the left and right direction, etc.

[0045] <1-3. Input section 3>

[0046] Next, refer to Figure 3 A configuration example of the input unit 3 will be described. Figure 3 It is a plan view schematically showing a configuration example of the input unit 3 according to the embodiment.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the input unit 3 has a plurality of switches for performing various input operations. For example, the input unit 3 has a plurality of adjustment switches 31, a storage switch 32, and a call-out switch 33. The adjustment switch 31 is a switch for adjusting the treatment intensity of each treatment member 2 during the implementation of the treatment action. The storage switch 32 is a switch for storing the settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment member 2 in the treatment action being implemented in the storage unit 4. The call-out switch 33 is a switch for calling out the settings of the treatment action stored in the storage unit 4. It should be noted that the above-mentioned switches are buttons that can be pressed in the present embodiment, but may also be in a form other than the button. For example, at least one of the switches may be a rod, a dial, etc., or may be an icon (icon) that can be touched and displayed on the display screen (not shown) of the input unit 3.

[0048] When the adjustment switch 31 is operated, the control unit 5 adjusts the setting of each treatment action. The control unit 5 changes the setting of the treatment action corresponding to the operated adjustment switch 31 according to the function of the operated adjustment switch 31. For example, the plurality of adjustment switches 31 include an intensity adjustment switch 311.

[0049] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the intensity adjustment switch 311 includes an intensity increase switch 3111 for increasing the treatment intensity and an intensity decrease switch 3112 for decreasing the treatment intensity. In the treatment of the back of the person being treated by the kneading ball 1024, when the intensity increase switch 3111 is pressed, the treatment intensity of the kneading ball 1024 increases according to the number of times it is pressed. On the other hand, when the intensity decrease switch 3112 is pressed, the treatment intensity of the kneading ball 1024 decreases according to the number of times it is pressed.

[0050] Alternatively, not limited to the examples of this embodiment, it may be that, in the treatment of the back of the person being treated by the kneading ball 1024, when the intensity adjustment switch 311 is pressed, the treatment intensity of the kneading ball 1024 increases according to the number of times it is pressed. It should be noted that when the treatment intensity is at its maximum, when the intensity adjustment switch 311 is pressed, the treatment intensity is set to the minimum. Alternatively, the treatment intensity of the kneading ball 1024 may also be weakened according to the number of times it is pressed, and when it is pressed at its weakest, the treatment intensity is set to the maximum.

[0051] When the memory switch 32 is operated, the control unit 5 can store the settings of the treatment actions for each treatment part in the storage unit 4, and further store the posture of the body support unit 1. For example, when the memory switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 stores the settings of each treatment action adjusted from the start of treatment to the operation of the memory switch 32 and the posture of the body support unit 1 in each treatment action in the storage unit 4.

[0052] In addition, when the call-out switch 33 is operated, the control unit 5 performs the treatment action for each treatment part based on the setting of the treatment action called when the call-out switch 33 is operated. Furthermore, the control unit can adjust the posture of the body support unit 1 based on the setting stored in the storage unit 4. For example, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 performs each treatment action to be performed after the operation of the call-out switch 33 according to the setting stored in the storage unit 4. Furthermore, the control unit 5 adjusts the posture of the body support unit 1 in each treatment action performed after the operation of the call-out switch 33 to the latest posture stored in the storage unit 4.

[0053] In this way, the person being treated by the massage machine 100 can adjust the settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment action by operating the adjustment switch 31 during the treatment. In addition, when the person wants to perform the treatment action according to the same settings in the subsequent treatment, the person can store the settings of each treatment action in the storage unit 4 by inputting the storage switch 32. On the other hand, the person can call out the settings of the treatment action from the storage unit 4 at the beginning or in the middle of the treatment in the subsequent treatment by operating the call-out switch 33, and perform the subsequent treatment actions according to the called-out settings.

[0054] For example, the patient can store the preferred treatment intensity for each treatment site by operating the storage switch 32. Thus, the patient can store the preferred treatment intensity for each treatment site and call it out during subsequent treatment. In addition, during subsequent treatment, the patient can call out the preferred treatment intensity for each treatment site by operating the call-out switch. Thus, the patient can set the preferred treatment intensity for each treatment site to the preferred intensity.

[0055] Therefore, there is no need to operate various switches for each treatment action, and the person being treated can store the settings of each treatment action at a free time during treatment and call out the stored settings of the treatment action. As a result, the person being treated can simply and easily update the preferred settings of each treatment action, or perform each treatment action according to the preferred settings.

[0056] In addition, the adjustment switch 31 can also adjust the position of each treatment piece 2. For example, the plurality of adjustment switches 31 include a position adjustment switch 312. The control unit 5 changes the treatment position of the treatment piece 2 in the treatment action according to the function of the operated position adjustment switch 312. Preferably, when the storage switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 stores the treatment positions of the treatment piece 2 in each treatment action adjusted from the start of treatment to the operation of the storage switch 32 in the storage unit 4. In addition, preferably, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 moves the treatment piece 2 performing the treatment action to the treatment position stored in the storage unit 4 in each treatment action performed after the operation of the call-out switch 33.

[0057] In this way, the person being treated can store the preferred position of the treatment member 2 for treating each treatment part (for example, the kneading ball 1024 of the treatment unit 1022 for treating the spine) by operating the storage switch 32, thereby storing the preferred position of each treatment part and calling it out during the subsequent treatment. In addition, during the subsequent treatment, the person being treated can call out the preferred position of the treatment member 2 for treating each treatment part by operating the call-out switch 33, thereby moving the treatment member 2 to the preferred position of each treatment part.

[0058] In this embodiment, the position adjustment switch 312 includes a first position adjustment switch 3121 and a second position adjustment switch 3122. For example, in the treatment of the back of the patient based on the kneading ball 1024, when the first position adjustment switch 3121 is pressed, the treatment position of the kneading ball 1024 is lowered according to the number of times it is pressed or the time it is continuously pressed due to the descent of the treatment unit 1022. Similarly, when the second position adjustment switch 3122 is pressed, the treatment position of the kneading ball 1024 is raised according to the number of times it is pressed or the time it is continuously pressed due to the rise of the treatment unit 1022.

[0059] In addition, the adjustment switch 31 can also change the type of treatment in each treatment action. For example, the plurality of adjustment switches 31 include a treatment selection switch 313. The control unit 5 changes the type of treatment (kneading, beating, touching, etc.) performed by the treatment member 2 in the treatment action according to the operation of the treatment selection switch 313 being operated. Preferably, when the storage switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 stores the types of treatment performed by the treatment member 2 in each treatment action adjusted from the start of treatment to the operation of the storage switch 32 in the storage unit 4. In addition, preferably, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 performs the type of treatment stored in the storage unit 4 in each treatment action performed after the operation of the call-out switch 33.

[0060] In this way, the person being treated can store the type of treatment that the treatment member 2 prefers for each treatment site by operating the storage switch 32, thereby storing the type of treatment for each treatment site and calling it out during subsequent treatment. In addition, during subsequent treatment, the therapist can call out the type of treatment that the therapist prefers for each treatment site by operating the call-out switch 33, thereby receiving the type of treatment that the therapist prefers for each treatment site.

[0061] Furthermore, the adjustment switches 31 can also adjust the posture of the body support 1. For example, the plurality of adjustment switches 31 include a seat adjustment switch 314. The control unit 5 changes the posture of the body support 1 during the treatment operation according to the operation of the seat adjustment switch 314 being operated.

[0062] Preferably, when the storage switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 stores the latest posture of the adjusted body support unit 1 in the storage unit 4. In addition, preferably, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 adjusts the posture of the body support unit 1 to the latest posture stored in the storage unit 4.

[0063] Alternatively, when the storage switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may store the latest posture of the adjusted body support unit 1 in the storage unit 4 for each treatment action performed from the start of treatment to the operation of the storage switch 32. In addition, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may set the posture of the body support unit 1 in each treatment action performed after the operation of the call-out switch 33 to the posture stored in the storage unit 4 for each treatment action.

[0064] In this way, the patient can store the posture of the body support part 1 by operating the storage switch 32, thereby storing the preferred posture of the body support part 1 and calling it out during the subsequent treatment. In addition, during the subsequent treatment, the patient can call out the preferred posture of the body support part 1 by operating the call-out switch 33, thereby adjusting the body support part 1 to the preferred posture.

[0065] In this embodiment, the seat adjustment switch 314 includes a backrest tilting switch 3141 and a backrest standing switch 3142. In the treatment of the back of the patient using the kneading ball 1024, when the backrest tilting switch 3141 is pressed, the backrest portion 102 rotates backward (i.e., tilts) around the backrest rotation axis Ja according to the number of times it is pressed or the time it is continuously pressed. Similarly, when the backrest standing switch 3142 is pressed, the backrest portion 102 rotates forward (i.e., stands) around the backrest rotation axis Ja according to the number of times it is pressed or the time it is continuously pressed.

[0066] In addition, in the present embodiment, the seat adjustment switch 314 includes a first legrest rotation switch 3143 and a second legrest rotation switch 3144. When the first legrest rotation switch 3143 is pressed during a prescribed treatment operation, the legrest 105 rotates upward with the legrest rotation axis Jb as the center according to the number of times it is pressed or the time it is continuously pressed. Similarly, when the second legrest rotation switch 3144 is pressed, the legrest 105 rotates downward with the legrest rotation axis Jb as the center according to the number of times it is pressed or the time it is continuously pressed.

[0067] Preferably, when the storage switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 stores the rotation angle positions of the backrest 102 and the legrest 105 in the storage unit 4. In addition, preferably, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 adjusts the rotation angle positions of the backrest 102 and the legrest 105 to the latest positions stored in the storage unit 4.

[0068] Alternatively, when the storage switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may store the latest rotation angle position of the backrest 102 and the legrest 105 in the storage unit 4 for each treatment action performed from the start of treatment to the operation of the storage switch 32. In addition, when the call-out switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may adjust the rotation angle position of the backrest 102 and the legrest 105 in each treatment action performed after the operation of the call-out switch 33 to the latest position stored in the storage unit 4 for each treatment action.

[0069] In addition, adjustment, storage, and recall can be performed similarly for parts other than the backrest 102 and the legrest 105 of the body support 1 (for example, the movable seat 101 , the armrest 104 , etc.).

[0070] Next, it is preferred that Figure 3 As shown, the input unit 3 has a plurality of corresponding storage switches 32 and call-out switches 33. For example, Figure 3 In the embodiment, the storage switch 32 includes a first storage switch 321, a second storage switch 322, and a third storage switch 323. The call-out switch 33 includes a first call-out switch 331, a second call-out switch 332, and a third call-out switch 333. The first call-out switch 331 corresponds to the first storage switch 321, and can call out the latest setting stored by the operation of the first storage switch 321. In addition, the second call-out switch 332 corresponds to the second storage switch 322, and can call out the latest setting stored by the operation of the second storage switch 322. In addition, the third call-out switch 333 corresponds to the third storage switch 323, and can call out the latest setting stored by the operation of the third storage switch 323.

[0071] In this way, even if there are multiple setting data storing a series of settings for treatment actions, the setting data can be made to correspond to the corresponding storage switch 32 and the call-out switch 33. In other words, it is possible to set multiple setting modes that can be updated (stored) and called out at the same time. Therefore, the person being treated can store multiple favorite treatment modes in the storage unit 4. Alternatively, even if there are multiple people being treated, the favorite treatment mode can be stored in the storage unit 4 for each person being treated.

[0072] The above items can be used to change the prescribed treatment site and treatment intensity during the implementation of the treatment process. For example, the person being treated can press the storage switch 32 during the implementation of the treatment process to store the settings of the treatment actions in the storage unit 4. In addition, the person being treated can also press the call-up switch 33 at the same time as the treatment process starts, thereby starting the treatment process including the settings of each stored treatment action.

[0073] Furthermore, when the called-up setting is readjusted, the setting may be automatically updated without depending on the operation of the storage switch 32. For example, when the setting of a predetermined treatment site is changed during the treatment process and the setting of the treatment action is subsequently changed again, the last changed setting may be automatically stored.

[0074] Furthermore, all stored settings can also be deleted at once. For example, the stored data can be deleted at once by long pressing the storage switch 32 corresponding to the stored data that is to be deleted. Alternatively, the input unit 3 may also have a not-shown delete-at-all switch, and after pressing the delete-at-all switch, the stored data can be deleted at once by pressing the storage switch 32 corresponding to the stored data that is to be deleted at once. In this way, the person being treated can also delete the added settings after adding and storing the favorite settings during the implementation of the treatment process, thereby returning to the original settings of the treatment process. It should be noted that the original settings of the treatment process can be either the reference settings at the time of shipment from the factory, or the settings before the favorite settings are added and stored.

[0075] It should be noted that the corresponding storage switch 32 and the call-out switch 33 are in Figure 3 There are three groups in the figure. However, this example is not limited to this, and the corresponding groups of storage switches 32 and call-out switches 33 can be multiple groups other than three groups, or a single group. In addition, the storage unit 4 can also be configured to store the position of the treatment member 2 and the posture of the body support part 1 instead of the treatment intensity. Therefore, the settings stored in the storage unit 4 only need to include at least one of the treatment intensity of the treatment member 2, the position of the treatment member 2, and the posture of the body support part 1, and the above settings can also be configured to be adjusted, stored, and called out.

[0076] <1-4. First Modification of Input Unit 3>

[0077] Next, refer to Figure 4 A first modification example of the input unit 3 will be described. Figure 4 1 is a top view schematically showing a configuration example of the input unit 3 according to the first modification. It should be noted that in the first modification, sometimes the configuration example described above (see Figure 3 ) The same components are marked with the same figure marks and their descriptions are omitted.

[0078] like Figure 4 As shown, in the input unit 3a involved in the first modification, Figure 3 The storage switch 32 and the storage switch 32 corresponding to Figure 3 The call-out switch 33 is the same switch. The control unit 5 implements one of the storage and call-out of the setting by long pressing the same switch, and implements the other by pressing the same switch. The same switch is, for example, Figure 4 The setting switch 34 is set. It should be noted that long pressing means an operation of continuously pressing the switch for a predetermined time (for example, 2 [sec]) or more. In addition, if the duration of the operation of continuously pressing the switch is shorter than the predetermined time, the operation is determined to be a press.

[0079] By distinguishing between long pressing and pressing using the same switch, the patient can store and call out the settings of each treatment action through the same switch without having to operate different switches. Therefore, the patient can more simply and easily update the preferred settings of each treatment action, or perform each treatment action according to the preferred settings.

[0080] For example, in Figure 4 In the embodiment, the input unit 3a has a setting switch 34 instead of the storage switch 32 and the call switch 33 (see Figure 3 ). The setting switch 34 includes a first setting switch 341, a second setting switch 342 and a third setting switch 343. That is, Figure 4 In the massage machine 100, three sets of setting modes can be stored and called out for the treatment actions.

[0081] In the first modification, when the first setting switch 341 is long pressed, the control unit 5 stores the settings of each treatment action in the storage unit 4. That is, the long press of the first setting switch 341 corresponds to Figure 3On the other hand, when the first setting switch 341 is pressed, the control unit 5 calls out the settings of each treatment action stored by the long pressing of the first setting switch 341, and implements the treatment action according to the called out settings. That is, the pressing of the first setting switch 341 corresponds to Figure 3 However, this example does not exclude the structure in which the functions of the long press and the pressing of the first setting switch 341 are opposite. That is, it can also be configured so that the settings of each treatment action are stored together by pressing, and the latest settings of each treatment action are called out by long pressing.

[0082] The above items can be used to change the prescribed treatment site and treatment intensity during the implementation of the treatment process. For example, the person being treated can store the settings of the treatment actions in the storage unit 4 by pressing the first storage switch 321 during the implementation of the treatment process. In addition, the person being treated can also start the treatment process including the settings of each stored treatment action by pressing the first call-up switch 331 at the beginning of the treatment process.

[0083] In addition, when the called setting is readjusted, the setting may be automatically updated independently of the operation of the first storage switch 321. For example, when the setting of a predetermined treatment site is changed during the treatment process and the setting of the treatment action is subsequently changed again, the last changed setting may be automatically stored.

[0084] Furthermore, all stored settings can also be deleted at once. For example, by long pressing the first storage switch 321, the stored data corresponding to the first storage switch 321 can be deleted at once. Alternatively, the input unit 3 may also have a delete-all switch (not shown), and after pressing the delete-all switch, the stored data corresponding to the first storage switch 321 can be deleted at once by pressing the first storage switch 321. In this way, the person being treated can also delete the added settings after adding and storing the favorite settings during the implementation of the treatment process, thereby returning to the original settings of the treatment process.

[0085] The second setting switch 342 and the third setting switch 343 function in the same manner as the first setting switch 341. Therefore, their description will be omitted.

[0086] It should be noted that the number of switches 34 is set to Figure 4 However, the number of the setting switches 34 is not limited to this example, and the number of the setting switches 34 may be a plurality other than three, or may be a single one.

[0087] <1-5. Second Modification of Input Unit 3>

[0088] Next, refer to Figure 5 A second modification example of the input unit 3 will be described. Figure 5 1 is a top view schematically showing a configuration example of the input unit 3b involved in the second modification. It should be noted that in the second modification, sometimes the configuration example of the input unit 3b is different from that of the aforementioned embodiment (see Figure 3 ) and the first variant (see Figure 4 ) The same components are marked with the same figure marks and their descriptions are omitted.

[0089] like Figure 5 As shown, in the second variant, the input unit 3b has a predetermined switch 35 in addition to the setting switch 34. The control unit 5 implements one of the storage and the call of the setting by operating (for example, pressing) the setting switch 34 and the predetermined switch 35 at the same time, and implements the other by operating the setting switch 34. For example, Figure 5 The setting switch 34 and the prescribed switch 35 correspond to Figure 3 storage switch. Figure 5 The setting switch 34 corresponds to Figure 3 The call-up switch 33.

[0090] By combining the setting switch 34 and the specified switch 35 as needed and operating them, the number of switches required for updating (storing) and calling the settings of each treatment action can be reduced. In addition, when operating the switch, the patient does not need to distinguish between the operation method (such as pressing and long pressing). Therefore, the patient can more simply and easily update the favorite settings or perform each action according to the favorite settings.

[0091] For example, in the second modification, when the first setting switch 341 and the specified switch 35 are pressed simultaneously, the control unit 5 stores the settings of each treatment action in the storage unit 4. That is, the simultaneous pressing of the first setting switch 341 and the specified switch 35 corresponds to Figure 3 Operation of the first storage switch 321 in.

[0092] On the other hand, when only the first setting switch 341 is pressed, the control unit 5 calls out the settings of each treatment action stored by pressing the first setting switch 341 and the specified switch 35 at the same time, and performs the treatment action according to the called out settings. That is, pressing only the first setting switch 341 corresponds to Figure 3 Operation of the first call-out switch 331 in.

[0093] However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the function of pressing the first setting switch 341 and the specified switch 35 simultaneously is opposite to the function of pressing the first setting switch 341. That is, it is also possible to configure that the settings of each treatment action are stored together by pressing only the first setting switch 341, and the latest settings of each treatment action are called out by pressing the first setting switch 341 and the specified switch 35 simultaneously.

[0094] <2. Preparation>

[0095] The above embodiments are all illustrative and non-restrictive. It should be understood that the technical scope of the present invention is not represented by the description of the above embodiments but by the technical solutions, including all changes within the meaning and scope equivalent to the technical solutions.

[0096] <3. Summary>

[0097] The embodiments described above will be summarized below.

[0098] For example, the massage machine 100 disclosed in this specification adopts the following structure (first structure):

[0099] The massage machine 100 has:

[0100] A body support part 1, which supports a seated person to be treated;

[0101] A plurality of treatment members 2 for treating a treatment area;

[0102] Input units 3, 3a, 3b, which can receive input operations;

[0103] a storage unit 4 for storing settings of treatment actions performed by the treatment member 2; and

[0104] A control unit 5 controls the treatment action.

[0105] The input part 3, 3a, 3b has:

[0106] A plurality of adjustment switches 31, which are used to adjust the treatment intensity of the treatment member 2 during the implementation of the treatment action;

[0107] a storage switch 32 for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment action being performed in the storage unit 4; and

[0108] The call-out switch 33 is used to call out the settings of the treatment action stored in the storage unit 4.

[0109] The control unit 5 performs the treatment action based on the setting of the treatment action called when the call switch 33 is operated.

[0110] The massage machine 100 of the first structure may also adopt the following structure (second structure):

[0111] The adjustment switch 31 can also adjust the position of each treatment member 2.

[0112] The setting of the treatment action stored in the storage unit 4 includes the position of the treatment member 2 .

[0113] The massage machine 100 of the first or second structure may also adopt the following structure (third structure):

[0114] The adjustment switch 31 can also adjust the posture of the body support part 1.

[0115] The control unit 5 stores the posture of the body support unit 1 in the storage unit 4 by operating the storage switch 32 .

[0116] The massage machine 100 of any one of the first to third structures may also adopt the following structure (fourth structure):

[0117] The input units 3 , 3 a , 3 b have a plurality of corresponding sets of the storage switches 32 and the call-out switches 33 .

[0118] The massage machine 100 of any one of the first to third structures may also adopt the following structure (fifth structure):

[0119] The storage switch 32 and the call-out switch 33 corresponding to the storage switch 32 are the same switch 34.

[0120] The control unit 5 performs one of storage and call of the setting of the treatment operation by long pressing the same switch 34 , and performs the other by pressing the same switch 34 .

Claims

1. A massage machine, wherein: The massage machine comprises: A body support portion that supports a seated person being treated; A plurality of treatment members for treating a treatment area; An input unit capable of receiving input operations; a storage unit storing settings of treatment actions performed by the treatment member; and a control unit, which controls the treatment action, The input unit has: A plurality of adjustment switches, which are used to adjust the treatment intensity of the treatment member during the implementation of the treatment action; a storage switch for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment action being implemented in the storage unit; as well as a call-out switch for calling out the setting of the treatment action stored in the storage unit, The control unit performs the treatment action based on the setting of the treatment action called when the call switch is operated.

2. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustment switch can also adjust the position of each treatment member. The setting of the treatment action stored in the storage unit includes the position of the treatment member.

3. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The adjustment switch can also adjust the posture of the body support part. The control unit stores the posture of the body support unit in the storage unit through the operation of the memory switch.

4. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The input unit has a plurality of corresponding sets of the storage switches and the call-out switches.

5. The massage machine according to claim 3, wherein: The input unit has a plurality of corresponding sets of the storage switches and the call-out switches.

6. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The storage switch and the call-out switch corresponding to the storage switch are the same switch, The control unit performs one of storing and calling the setting of the treatment action by long pressing the same switch, and the other is implemented by pressing the same switch.

7. The massage machine according to claim 3, wherein: The storage switch and the call-out switch corresponding to the storage switch are the same switch, The control unit performs one of storage and call of the setting of the treatment action by long pressing of the same switch, and performs the other by pressing the same switch.

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