Chair type massage machine and order placement system thereof

Abstract

To provide a backrest part suitable for the physique of each person to be treated in which a backrest support part can be removed and replaced.SOLUTION: A chair type massage machine includes a seat part and a backrest part. The seat part supports the hip of a person to be treated. The backrest part supports the body of the person to be treated. The backrest part includes a base part and a backrest support part. The base part is connected to a rear end part of the seat part and extends in a longitudinal direction from the hip to the head of the person to be treated. The backrest support part is attached to a front face of the base part through a connection part, extends in the longitudinal direction, and comes in contact with a back face of the body of the person to be treated. The backrest support part can be attached to / detached from the base part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a chair-type massage machine and an ordering system thereof. [Background technology]

[0002] Massage machines that provide various types of treatments to meet the preferences of users have been developed. For example, in Patent Document 1, a user can select a massage program that he or she desires. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-204930 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the tastes of the users are diverse, and it is difficult to fully meet the needs of the users only by providing a variety of massage programs. In addition, the physical builds of the users are also diverse, and in particular, the specifications of the backrest may not be very suitable for the physical builds of the users. In particular, when one massage machine is shared by multiple users, such problems are likely to occur. Therefore, it is difficult to provide a treatment suitable for users with different physical builds only by providing a variety of massage programs. In order to provide a sufficient treatment, a massage machine suitable for the physical build of each user is required. In this case, it is necessary to manufacture a variety of massage machines with different specifications, and for example, each household needs to purchase multiple massage machines.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention has an object to provide a backrest support portion that can be removed and replaced and that is suitable for the physique of each person to be treated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a chair-type massage machine according to one embodiment of the present invention has a seat portion supporting the buttocks of the person being treated, and a backrest portion supporting the torso of the person being treated, the backrest portion having a base portion connected to the rear end of the seat portion and extending in a longitudinal direction from the buttocks of the person being treated toward the head, and a backrest support portion attached to the front surface of the base portion via a connecting portion, extending in the longitudinal direction, and contacting the back of the person's torso, the backrest support portion being configured to be attachable and detachable to the base portion.

[0007] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an ordering system for a chair-type massage machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a seat portion supporting the buttocks of the person to be treated, and a backrest portion supporting the torso of the person to be treated, the backrest portion having a base portion connected to the rear end of the seat portion and extending in a longitudinal direction from the buttocks of the person to the head, and a backrest support portion attached to the front surface of the base portion via a connecting portion, extending in the longitudinal direction and contacting the back of the torso of the person to be treated, the backrest support portion being detachable from the base portion, the ordering system for a chair-type massage machine comprising an acquisition portion that acquires ordering information input by a customer by a communication portion, the ordering information including at least one of designation information specifying a ready-made product and biometric information including the physique of the person to be treated, and the specifications of the backrest support portion are determined based on the ordering information to manufacture the chair-type massage machine.

[0008] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following embodiments. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, the backrest support portion can be removed and replaced, making it possible to provide a backrest portion suited to the physique of each person to be treated. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of a chair-type massage machine; [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a chair-type massage machine with its exterior removed; [Diagram 3] A perspective view of a chair-type massage machine in which the backrest support part can be detached and replaced. [Figure 4] A perspective view of a chair-type massage machine with the backrest tilted forward. [Figure 5A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a chair-type massage machine having a connecting portion according to a first embodiment, seen from the rear side; [Figure 5B] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a chair-type massage machine having a connecting portion according to the second embodiment, seen from the rear side. [Figure 5C] 13 is a perspective view of a chair-type massage machine having a connecting portion according to the third embodiment, seen from the rear side. [Figure 5D] 4 is a perspective view of a chair-type massage machine having a connecting portion according to a fourth embodiment, seen from the rear side. [Figure 6] A schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of an ordering system for chair-type massage machines. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of a chair type massage machine 100. Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the chair type massage machine 100 with the exterior removed. Note that in Fig. 2 to Fig. 5D described later relating to the chair type massage machine 100, illustrations of a cover such as fabric and cushioning material arranged on the surface of the chair type massage machine 100 are omitted. In the following, the chair type massage machine 100 will be referred to as "massage machine 100".

[0013] In the following description, the front side (front side) as viewed from the user U seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 102 not reclined, which will be described later, is referred to as the "front side," and the rear side (back side) as viewed from the user U seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 102 not reclined is referred to as the "rear side." In addition, the upper side (head side) as viewed from the user U seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 102 not reclined is referred to as the "upper side," and the lower side (leg side) as viewed from the user U seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 102 not reclined is referred to as the "lower side." In addition, the right side as seen from the user U seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest portion 102 in an unreclined position is referred to as the "right side," and the left side as seen from the user U seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest portion 102 in an unreclined position is referred to as the "left side."

[0014] <Massage Machine 100> The massage machine 100 includes a seat portion 101, a backrest portion 102, a treatment unit 103, a pair of left and right standing portions 104, a pair of left and right armrest portions 105, and an ottoman .

[0015] The seat portion 101 supports the buttocks and thighs of the person U to be treated.

[0016] The backrest 102 is supported at the rear of the seat 101. The backrest 102 supports the head, torso (e.g., shoulders, waist, and back) of the person U. The backrest 102 is rotatable around a rotation axis J extending in the left-right direction at the rear of the seat 101. By rotating around the rotation axis J, the backrest 102 can be tilted backward or raised forward. As shown in FIG. 1, the backrest 102 has a pillow 1021. The pillow 1021 is disposed at the upper end of the backrest 102 and supports the head, neck, etc. of the person U.

[0017] The treatment unit 103 can treat the back of the person to be treated U. The treatment unit 103 is disposed on the backrest 102 and can move along the backrest 102 in a direction perpendicular to the left-right direction. For example, the treatment unit 103 can be guided by a pair of left and right guide rails 1031 provided on the backrest 102 and can move up and down in the longitudinal direction of the backrest 102. The longitudinal direction is, for example, a direction from the buttocks (or lower back) of the person to be treated U leaning against the backrest 102 toward the neck.

[0018] The standing portions 104 are provided standing on both the left and right sides of the seat portion 101 and support the armrest portions 105 .

[0019] The armrests 105 are disposed on the upper part of the standing part 104. The pair of armrests 105 are disposed on both sides in the left-right direction of the seat part 101, and support the forearms and hands of the person to be treated U. The pair of armrests 105 on the left and right have symmetrical shapes.

[0020] The ottoman 106 is rotatably supported at the front end of the seat 101, and accommodates the lower legs and feet of the user U. The ottoman 106 is rotatable about a rotation axis (not shown) extending in the left-right direction below the front end of the seat 101.

[0021] The massage machine 100 further includes an operation unit and a stand (both not shown). The operation unit is an input device that enables the user U to select a treatment pattern and adjust the strength of the treatment. The operation unit is connected to a control unit (not shown) provided below the seat 101 via a cord. The control unit controls each part of the massage machine 100 based on a signal output from the operation unit. The stand is fixed to an armrest 105 provided on the left side of the seat 101. The operation unit is detachable from the stand.

[0022] The massage machine 100 further includes a drive unit 107. The drive unit 107 drives the treatment elements 5 (described later) disposed in the backrest portion 102. For example, the drive unit 107 is disposed below the seat portion 101 between the upright portions 104 in the left-right direction.

[0023] <Backrest 102> Next, the detailed configuration of the backrest part 102 will be described. The backrest part 102 further includes a base part 1, a backrest support part 2, and a back cover part 3. The base part 1 is rotatably connected to the rear end part of the seat part 101 and extends in the longitudinal direction from the buttocks to the head of the person to be treated U. The backrest support part 2 extends in the longitudinal direction and contacts the back of the torso of the person to be treated U. The backrest support part 2 can be fitted into the front surface of the base part 1. For example, the lower end part of the backrest support part 2 is fitted into a recess (not shown) arranged in the lower end part of the base part 1. By this fitting structure, the backrest support part 2 is attached to the base part 1. The backrest support part 2 is also connected to the front surface of the base part 1 via a connecting part 4 described later. The back cover part 3 covers the back surface of the base part 1.

[0024] The backrest support part 2 is detachable from the base part 1, and in detail, contacts the back of the torso of the user U via an exterior and a cushioning material (not shown) of the backrest part 102. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the chair type massage machine 100 in which the backrest support part 2 can be detached and replaced.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 3, the backrest support part 2 can be manually replaced with another backrest support part 2. In the following, the replaced backrest support part 2 may be referred to as the "sub-backrest support part 2a". As shown in FIG. 3, by manually replacing the backrest support part 2 according to the physique and preferences of the person to be treated U, the backrest support part 2 can be adapted to the preferences of the person to be treated U even after the purchase of the massage machine 100. Therefore, the comfort of the person to be treated U leaning against the backrest part 102 of the massage machine 100 when sitting and during treatment can be improved. Therefore, the backrest part 102 suitable for the physique of each person to be treated U can be provided.

[0026] In addition, since the backrest support part 2 can be replaced manually, for example, the user U can easily replace the backrest support part 2 with one suitable for his / her body type. Furthermore, even if multiple users U take turns using the massage machine 100 at home, for example, each user U can replace the backrest support part 2 each time. Therefore, each user U can receive treatment from the massage machine 100 using the backrest support part 2 suitable for him / her.

[0027] In addition, when the backrest support part 2 is removed, the backrest part 102 (particularly the base part 1) can be tilted forward more than in the upright state. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the chair type massage machine 100 with the backrest part 102 tilted forward.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 4, at least a part of the base part 1 that tilts forward is disposed between a pair of armrest parts 105 in the left-right direction, that is, it can be accommodated in a space surrounded by the seat part 101 and the pair of armrest parts 105. For example, in this embodiment, at least a front part of the base part 1 can be accommodated. In this way, the base part 1 is rotated forward with the backrest support part 2 removed. This allows the backrest part 102 to be folded with respect to the seat part 101 and accommodated between the pair of armrest parts 105 without removing the seat part 101. Therefore, the size of the massage machine 100 in the vertical direction can be reduced, making the massage machine 100 compact. This effect is particularly useful when packaging the massage machine 100 separately from the backrest support part 2. In FIG. 4, the back cover part 3 is attached. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the backrest part 102 may be tilted forward with the back cover part 3 removed. This allows the size in the vertical direction to be further reduced, making the massage machine 100 even more compact.

[0029] Next, the base part 1 is a metal member or a member in which resin is integrally molded on a metal frame. The base part 1 has a pair of left and right vertical frame parts 11 and a horizontal frame part 12 (see FIG. 3). The pair of left and right vertical frame parts 11 are each a plate-like shape that spreads in the left and right direction, extending in the longitudinal direction, and are arranged apart in the left and right direction. The lower ends of the pair of left and right vertical frame parts 11 are each connected to the rear end of the seat part 101 so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis J. In the left and right direction, a treatment unit 103 that is movable in the longitudinal direction is disposed between the pair of vertical frame parts 11. The front end of the treatment unit 103 protrudes forward from the pair of vertical frame parts 11, a pair of vertical support parts 211 and a pair of vertical pad parts 221, which will be described later. This allows the treatment unit 103 to treat the back of the person U who is in contact with the backrest support part 2. The lower ends of the pair of left and right vertical frame parts 11 are connected to the rear end of the seat part 101 and are rotatable around the rotation axis J. The horizontal frame portion 12 extends in the left-right direction and connects the upper ends of the pair of left and right vertical frame portions 11 together.

[0030] Next, the structure of the backrest support part 2 (and the sub-backrest support part 2a) will be described. As shown in Fig. 3, the backrest support part 2 has a support part 21, a pad part 22, a pair of left and right side support parts 23, and a head support part 24.

[0031] The support portion 21 is disposed on the front surface of the base portion 1. The support portion 21 has a pair of left and right vertical support portions 211 and a horizontal support portion 212. The vertical support portions 211 and the horizontal support portions 212 are made of, for example, resin. The pair of left and right vertical support portions 211 are each a plate shape that spreads in the left and right direction, extend in the longitudinal direction, and are spaced apart in the left and right direction. The left vertical support portion 211 is disposed on the front surface of the left vertical frame portion 11 of the base portion 1. The right vertical support portion 211 is disposed on the front surface of the right vertical frame portion 11. The horizontal support portion 212 extends in the left and right direction and connects the upper ends of the pair of left and right vertical support portions 211. The horizontal support portion 212 is disposed on the front surface of the horizontal frame portion 12 of the base portion 1.

[0032] The pad portion 22 is formed of a material softer than the support portion 21, such as urethane foam, and is disposed in front of the support portion 21. The pad portion 22 has a pair of left and right vertical pad portions 221, a horizontal pad portion 222, and a covering portion 223. The pair of left and right vertical pad portions 221 are plate-shaped and extend in the longitudinal direction, and are spaced apart from each other in the left and right direction. The left vertical pad portion 221 is disposed in front of the left vertical support portion 211. The right vertical pad portion 221 is disposed in front of the right vertical support portion 211. The horizontal pad portion 222 extends in the left and right direction and is disposed in front of the horizontal support portion 212. In addition, a covering portion 223 is disposed between the pair of vertical pad portions 221 in the left and right direction. The covering portion 223 is, for example, a stretchable fabric disposed between the pair of vertical pad portions 221, and is disposed forward of the treatment unit 103 and the guide rail 1031 to cover them. The covering portion 213 expands and contracts in accordance with the shape and operation of the treatment element of the treatment unit 103. The treatment element comes into contact with the treatment site via the covering portion 213 and the like. Therefore, the covering portion 213 can sufficiently transmit the treatment of the treatment unit 103 to the treatment site of the person U. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the covering portion 223 may be disposed between the pair of vertical frame portions 11, or may be omitted.

[0033] The support part 21 has a lower support part 201 and an upper support part 202. In other words, the support part 21 of the backrest support part 2 has a lower support part 201 and an upper support part 202. The lower support part 201 supports the waist part of the user U. The upper support part 202 supports the upper part of the waist part of the torso part of the user. In detail, the lower support part 201 is a lower part in the longitudinal direction of the support part 21, and includes a lower part of the vertical support part 211 and a lower part of the vertical pad part 221. The upper support part 202 is an upper part in the longitudinal direction of the support part 21, and includes an upper part of the vertical support part 211 and an upper part of the vertical pad part 221. The lower support part 201 and the upper support part 202 are a pair on the left and right. When the backrest portion 102 is in an upright position, the lower support portion 201 protrudes further forward than the upper support portion 202.

[0034] In addition, the pair of left and right side support parts 23 are arranged at both left and right ends of the upper support part 202, respectively, and protrude forward. As described above, the backrest support part 2 further has a pair of left and right side support parts 23. The side support parts 23 are lined up in the left-right direction. The side support parts 23 are arranged outside the shoulders and upper arms of the person to be treated U in the left-right direction, and face the person to be treated U in the left-right direction. For example, when the backrest part 102 is in an upright state, the left side support part 23 is arranged at the left end of the left upper support part 202, protrudes forward from the left upper support part 202, and spreads in the longitudinal direction of the backrest support part 2. The right side support part 23 is arranged at the right end of the right upper support part 202, protrudes forward from the right upper support part 202, and spreads in the longitudinal direction of the backrest support part 2. The left side support part 23 is disposed to the left of the person U to be treated. The right side support part 23 is disposed to the right of the person U to be treated.

[0035] In addition, the head and neck support 24 supports the head or neck of the person to be treated U. As described above, the backrest support 2 includes the head and neck support 24. In detail, the head and neck support 24 includes a recess 2121 disposed at the lower end of the lateral support 212 and a lateral pad 222. The recess 2121 is recessed upward from the lower end of the lateral support 212 and recessed backward from the front end. In addition, a pillow 1021 (see FIG. 1) is disposed in front of the head and neck support 24. For example, the upper end of the pillow 1021 is detachably attached to the upper end of the head and neck support 24. When the head of the person to be treated U rests on the pillow 1021, the rear end of the pillow 1021 sinks backward and is disposed in the head and neck support 24. However, the example of this embodiment does not exclude a configuration in which the head and neck support 24 is omitted.

[0036] Next, Fig. 5A to Fig. 5D show perspective views of the massage machine 100 as viewed from the rear side. The connecting portion 4 is a mechanism for attaching the backrest support portion 2 to the base portion 1. Preferably, the connecting portion 4 is a simple mechanism. Fig. 5A is a perspective view of the chair-type massage machine 100 having the connecting portion 4 of the first example as viewed from the rear side. Fig. 5B is a perspective view of the chair-type massage machine 100 having the connecting portion 4 of the second example as viewed from the rear side. Fig. 5C is a perspective view of the chair-type massage machine 100 having the connecting portion 4 of the third example as viewed from the rear side. Fig. 5D is a perspective view of the chair-type massage machine 100 having the connecting portion 4 of the fourth example as viewed from the rear side.

[0037] 5A, the connecting portion 4 is a linear fastener portion 41 that fastens the backrest support portion 2 to the edge of the base portion 1. The linear fastener portion 41 is disposed on at least one of the left side surface, the right side surface, and the top surface of the backrest portion 102.

[0038] The line fastener portion 41 has a first element portion 411, a second element portion 412, and a slider 413. The first element portion 411 and the second element portion 412 each have a plurality of tooth-like elements arranged in a straight line. The slider 413 is a member for engaging the elements of the second element portion 412 between adjacent elements of the first element portion 411. For example, the first element portion 411 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the base portion 1, and may also be disposed on the upper surface. The second element portion 412 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the backrest support portion 2, and may also be disposed on the upper surface.

[0039] For example, when attaching the backrest support part 2 to the base part 1, the slider 413 is moved in a predetermined direction in which the elements are aligned, with the first element part 411 and the second element part 412 facing each other within the slider 413. This action causes the first element part 411 and the second element part 412 to mesh with each other, and the backrest support part 2 engages with the edge part of the base part 1 at the line fastener part 41. Thus, the backrest support part 2 is manually fixed to the base part 1.

[0040] On the other hand, when removing the backrest support part 2 from the base part 1, the slider 413 is moved in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction. This causes the first element part 411 and the second element part 412 to move away from each other, and the fastening of the line fastener part 41 is released. This action releases the fastening of the line fastener part 41 to the edge part of the base part 1. Therefore, the backrest support part 2 can be manually removed by separating it from the base part 1.

[0041] 5B, the connecting portion 4 is a hook-and-loop fastener portion 42 that connects the backrest support portion 2 to the base portion 1. A plurality of hook-and-loop fastener portions 42 are arranged on the left and right sides of the backrest portion 102, and a plurality of hook-and-loop fastener portions 42 may be arranged on the upper surface of the backrest portion 102.

[0042] The hook and loop fastener portion 42 has a hook and loop portion 421 and a hook and loop hook portion 422. The hook and loop portion 421 is a band-shaped body with multiple loops arranged on its surface, and is arranged on one of the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2. The hook and loop portion 422 is a band-shaped body with multiple hooks arranged on its surface. For example, one end of the hook and loop portion 422 is fixed to the other of the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2.

[0043] For example, when attaching the backrest support part 2 to the base part 1, the other ends of the hook-and-loop part 421 and the hook-and-loop part 422 of each hook-and-loop fastener part 42 are overlapped and attached together while the back of the backrest support part 2 is pressed against the front of the base part 1. In this way, the backrest support part 2 is manually fixed to the base part 1.

[0044] On the other hand, when removing the backrest support part 2 from the base part 1, in each hook-and-loop fastener part 42, the other end of the hook-and-loop part 422 is peeled off from the hook-and-loop part 421 to separate the backrest support part 2 from the base part 1. This allows the backrest support part 2 to be manually removed from the base part 1.

[0045] In FIG. 5C, the connecting portion 4 is a locking portion 43 that mechanically locks the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2. The locking portion 43 is disposed on at least one of the left side surface, the right side surface, and the top surface of the backrest portion 102. The locking portion 43 has a hook portion (both not shown) that can be locked with the locked portion, and a handle 431. The hook portion is disposed on one of the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2. The locked portion is disposed on the other of the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2. The handle 431 is a member for releasing the lock between the hook portion and the locked portion, and is disposed on either the base portion 1 or the backrest support portion 2. The lock between the two can be released by operating the handle 431.

[0046] For example, when attaching the backrest support part 2 to the base part 1, the back of the backrest support part is placed facing the front of the base part 1, and the backrest support part 2 is pushed toward the base part 1. This action causes the hook part of the locking part 43 to lock onto the locked part, and the backrest support part 2 is manually fixed to the base part 1.

[0047] On the other hand, when removing the backrest support part 2 from the base part 1, for example, by gripping and rotating the handle 431, the hook part disengages from the locked part in conjunction with this operation, and the engagement between them is released at the locking part 43. This allows the backrest support part 2 to be manually removed from the base part 1 with a simple operation such as one touch.

[0048] In FIG. 5D, the connecting portion 4 is a screw portion 44 that connects the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2 by screwing. The screw portion 44 is disposed on the left and right sides of the backrest portion 102, and may also be disposed on the top surface. The screw portion 44 has a female screw portion 441, an opening (not shown), and a male screw portion 442. The female screw portion 441 is disposed in the base portion 1. The opening is disposed in the backrest support portion 2. The male screw portion 442 is, for example, a butterfly screw or a bolt, and is screwed into the female screw portion 441 through the opening.

[0049] For example, when attaching the backrest support part 2 to the base part 1, the back surface of the backrest support part 2 is opposed to the front surface of the base part 1, and the male screw part 442 is screwed into the female screw part 441. By this operation, the backrest support part 2 is manually fixed to the base part 1.

[0050] On the other hand, when removing the backrest support part 2 from the base part 1, the screw engagement part 44 is released. By this operation, the backrest support part 2 can be separated from the base part 1 and manually removed.

[0051] 5A to 5D, the backrest support part 2 is fixed to the base part 1 by one type of connecting part 4. However, this is not limited to the example, and the connecting parts 4 in Figs. 5A to 5D may be combined. In other words, the connecting part 4 is formed by at least one of a line fastener part 41, a hook-and-loop fastener part 42, a locking part 43, and a screw-on part 44. In this way, the user U can easily attach and detach the backrest support part 2 to and from the base part 1.

[0052] For example, when using the line fastener part 41 as shown in Fig. 5A, the first element part 411 on the backrest support part 2 side and the second element part 412 on the base part 1 side are engaged with each other by moving the slider 413. This allows the backrest support part 2 placed in front of the base part 1 to be attached and fixed to the base part 1. Also, by releasing the engagement, the fixedness of the base part 1 and the backrest support part 2 can be released.

[0053] 5B, when the hook-and-loop portion 42 is used, the backrest support portion 2 can be fixed to the base portion 1 by bonding the hook-and-loop portion 421 and the hook-and-loop portion 422 together. The base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2 can be released from the fixation by peeling them apart and releasing the engagement of the hook-and-loop portion 42.

[0054] 5C, when the locking portion 43 is used, the hook portion is locked to the locked portion by pushing the backrest support portion 2 into the base portion 1, and the backrest support portion 2 can be fixed to the base portion 1. The hook portion is released from the locked portion by operating the handle 431 linked with the hook portion, and the fixation of the base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2 can be released.

[0055] 5D, when the screw-threaded portion 44 is used, the backrest support portion 2 can be fixed to the base portion 1 by screwing the screw-threaded portion 44. The base portion 1 and the backrest support portion 2 can be released from the screw-threaded portion 44 by releasing the screw-threaded portion 44.

[0056] Next, the massage machine 100 further includes a treatment element 5. The treatment element 5 is arranged on, for example, the backrest support part 2 of the backrest part 102, and treats the user U. The treatment element 5 has a lower treatment element 51 arranged on the lower support part 201, an upper treatment element 52 arranged on the upper support part 202, and a side treatment element 53 arranged on the side support part 23. However, this is not limited to this example, and at most two of them may be omitted. In other words, it is sufficient that the treatment element 5 is arranged on at least one of the lower support part 201, the upper support part 202, and the side support part 23.

[0057] The treatment element 5 is connected to the drive unit 107 by fixing the backrest support part 2 to the base part 1. For example, in this embodiment, the treatment element 5 is an airbag, and the drive unit 107 includes an air pump. When the backrest support part 2 is fixed to the base part 1, one of a joint of a pipe connected to an intake port of the airbag and a joint connected to an exhaust port of the air pump are fitted into the other, and the two are connected to be able to circulate in conjunction with this fitting. Similarly, even if the treatment element 5 is a component other than an airbag that operates by the supply of electric power or mechanical power, the treatment element 5 is connected to the drive unit 107 in an operable manner by appropriately combining the supply side part of the treatment element 5 and the supply side part of the drive unit 107. On the other hand, the connection between the treatment element 5 and the drive unit 107 is released in conjunction with the removal of the backrest support part 2 from the base part 1.

[0058] With this configuration, the treatment element 5 can be connected to the drive unit 107 at the same time as the backrest support part 2 is fixed to the base part 1. Since the connection of the treatment element 5 and the drive unit 107 does not need to be performed as a separate operation from the attachment / detachment of the backrest support part 2 to the base part 1, the backrest support part 2 with the treatment element 5 can be easily replaced.

[0059] Preferably, the backrest support part 2 has a hole 25. In detail, at least one of the lower support part 201, the upper support part 202, and the side support part 23, in which the treatment element 5 is arranged, has a hole 25 that accommodates at least a part of the treatment element 5. In this embodiment, the hole 25 has a lower hole 251, an upper hole 252, and a side hole 253. In this way, the part of the treatment element 5 that protrudes from the surface of the backrest support part 2 can be reduced, so that the surface of the backrest support part 2 can be reduced to have less unevenness than necessary. Therefore, the comfort of the person to be treated U and the aesthetic appearance of the backrest support part 2 can be improved.

[0060] For example, the hole 25 is a recess recessed from the surface of the backrest support part 2. The lower hole 251 is disposed in the lower support part 201 and recessed backward from its front surface. The lower treatment head 51 is disposed in the lower hole 251. The upper hole 252 is disposed in the upper support part 202 and recessed backward from its front surface. The upper treatment head 52 is disposed in the upper hole 252. In this embodiment, the lower hole 251 and the upper hole 252 are disposed to the left and right of the treatment unit 103. The side hole 253 is disposed in each side support part 23 and recessed from the surface on the side of the treated person U to the opposite side in the left-right direction. The side treatment head 53 is disposed in the side hole 253.

[0061] Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 3, the hole 25 may be a through hole. For example, consider a case where the treatment element 5 includes at least one of a lower treatment element 51 and an upper treatment element 52. The lower treatment element 51 is disposed in the lower support part 201, and the upper treatment element 52 is disposed in the upper support part 202. The hole 25 penetrates the backrest support part 2 in the front-rear direction. The lower hole 251 penetrates the lower support part 201. The upper hole 252 penetrates the upper support part 202.

[0062] In this case, the base portion 1 preferably further has a base recess 13 for accommodating at least one of the rear ends of the upper massaging head 52 and the lower massaging head 51 housed in the hole 25 (see FIG. 3). For example, in this embodiment, the base recess 13 has a lower base recess 131 and an upper base recess 132. The lower base recess 131 is disposed in a lower portion of the base portion 1 and recessed rearward from its front surface. When the backrest support portion 2 is fixed to the base portion 1, the lower base recess 131 communicates with a lower hole portion 251 penetrating the lower support portion 201, and can accommodate the rear portion of the lower massaging head 51. The upper base recess 132 is disposed in an upper portion of the base portion 1 and recessed rearward from its front surface. When the backrest support portion 2 is fixed to the base portion 1 , the upper base recess 132 communicates with the upper hole portion 252 penetrating the upper support portion 202 , and is capable of accommodating the rear portion of the upper treatment head 52 .

[0063] In this way, even if the treatment head 5 is thick, the rear end portion can be accommodated in the base recess 13. Therefore, the portion of the treatment head 5 that protrudes from the surface of the backrest support portion 2 can be reduced.

[0064] As described above, the backrest support part 2 can be replaced with the sub-backrest support part 2a. The sub-backrest support part 2a is different from the backrest support part 2 in at least one of the following: appearance when viewed from the front, softness (including resilience), length in the longitudinal direction, and material. The appearance includes the longitudinal position of the side support part 23 described later, the longitudinal position and the forward protrusion amount of the lower support part 201 described later that supports the waist of the user U, and the curved shape of the contact surface with the back of the user U. In the massage machine 100, the sub-backrest support part 2a can be attached to the base part 1 by the connecting part 4 instead of the backrest support part 2. The characteristics of the sub-backrest support part 2a as described above can be made to order with any specifications according to the preferences of the purchaser of the sub-backrest support part 2a (for example, the user U). For example, in FIG. 3, the sub-backrest support portion 2a has a specification suitable for a person U who is smaller than the backrest support portion 2.

[0065] By making the backrest support part 2 replaceable, the backrest support part 2 can be replaced according to, for example, the physique and preferences of the person to be treated U. Therefore, the backrest support part 2 can be adapted to the preferences of the person to be treated U. Therefore, the comfort of the person to be treated U leaning against the backrest part 102 of the massage machine 100 when sitting and when being treated can be improved.

[0066] <Ordering System 600> Next, the configuration of the ordering system 600 for the massage machine 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the ordering system 600 for the chair type massage machine 100.

[0067] As shown in Fig. 6, the ordering system 600 has an input device 601 on the ordering party (customer) side, a specification determination device 602, and an order receiving device 603 on the production facility side. The input device 601, the specification determination device 602, and the order receiving device 603 are each connected to a communication network NT such as the Internet, and can communicate with each other via the communication network NT. However, this is not limiting, and the communication network NT may be a local network. Also, the input device 601 and the order receiving device 603 do not have to be able to communicate with each other directly.

[0068] The input device 601 is, for example, a PC owned by a customer (such as a person to be treated U), and can transmit order information regarding the massage machine 100 to the specification determination device 602. Alternatively, the input device 601 may be an information terminal installed at a sales base for the massage machine 100 (particularly the backrest support portion 2). The order information is linked to the first identification information and the second identification information. The first identification information is information for identifying the customer, and includes the customer's name, address, telephone number, etc. The second identification information is information for identifying the massage machine 100 owned by the customer, and includes the product number of the massage machine 100, etc.

[0069] The specification determination device 602 is, for example, a server device, and is connected to the input device 601 and the order receiving device 603 via a communication network NT. The specification determination device 602 of the ordering system 600 has a communication unit 61, an acquisition unit 62, and a specification determination unit 63. The communication unit 61 is capable of communicating with the input device 601 and the order receiving device 603 via the communication network NT.

[0070] The acquisition unit 62 acquires the order information input by the customer through the communication unit 61. The order information includes at least one of designation information for designating a ready-made product and biometric information including the physique of the person U to be treated. In other words, the designation information is information for designating the product to be purchased by the customer from among multiple types of ready-made products (massage machine 100, backrest support part 2) prepared in advance. The biometric information is information for custom-making the backrest support part 2 to be purchased by the customer. The acquisition unit 62 further acquires first identification information of the customer and second identification information of the massage machine 100.

[0071] In the ordering system 600, the specifications of the backrest support part 2 are determined based on the ordering information, and the chair type massage machine 100 is manufactured. In this way, a customer (e.g., the person to be treated U) can specify and order a ready-made backrest support part 2. Alternatively, the customer can order a custom-made backrest support part 2 based on his / her own biometric information (height, sitting height, shoulder width, muscle mass of each body part, etc.). Thus, it is possible to provide a backrest part 102 suited to the physique of each person to be treated U.

[0072] In addition, the ordering system 600 allows a customer to order the massage machine 100. Furthermore, the ordering system 600 allows only the backrest support part 2 to be ordered by the ordering information. In this way, a customer (e.g., a person to be treated U) can additionally order only the backrest support part 2 (i.e., the sub-backrest support part 2a).

[0073] The specification determination unit 63 determines the product specifications based on the order information, and transmits specification information indicating the determined specifications to the order receiving device 603 of the production facility from the communication unit 61. At this time, the specification information is transmitted in association with the first identification information and the second identification information.

[0074] The specification determination device 602 of the ordering system 600 further includes a storage unit 64. The storage unit 64 is a non-transient storage medium. The storage unit 64 stores the ordering information and the specification information, etc., in association with the first identification information and the second identification information, etc. In this case, the acquisition unit 62 may further store the date and time when the ordering information was received and the date and time when the specification information was transmitted. In this way, the ordering history of the customer (for example, the person U) can be stored. This makes it easier to manage the sales of the customer, and customization that takes into account the past ordering history can be reflected in the specification information. In addition, even if the backrest support part 2 that is suitable for the customer deteriorates, the customer can easily order the optimal custom-made backrest support part 2 again.

[0075] The order receiving device 603 is an information terminal installed in a business establishment (manufacturing facility) having production facilities for the massage machine 100 (particularly the backrest support portion 2). The order receiving device 603 receives the specification information from the specification determining device 602.

[0076] If the specification information indicates a ready-made specification, the corresponding ready-made backrest support part 2 is shipped to the customer. On the other hand, if the specification information indicates a custom-made specification, the backrest support part 2 with the specification according to the specification information is manufactured and shipped to the customer.

[0077] <Specification information> The specification information of the backrest support portion 2 includes, for example, the softness and material of the pad portion 22 as well as the following specifications.

[0078] With regard to the lower support portion 201, the specifications of the backrest support portion 2 include at least one of the widths in the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction of each lower support portion 201. In this way, the lower support portion 201 that supports the lower back can be customized to a shape and size suitable for the shape of the lower back and hip line of the user U, so that the lower support portion 201 can fit the lower back of the user U. Therefore, the comfort of the user U leaning against the backrest portion 102 of the massage machine 100 when sitting and receiving treatment can be further improved.

[0079] With respect to the upper support portion 202 and the side support portion 23, the specifications of the backrest support portion 2 preferably include at least one of the following: The width of each upper support portion 202 in at least one of the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction The relative position at which the pair of side support parts 23 are disposed with respect to the upper support part 202 in the longitudinal direction The width of each side support portion 23 in at least one of the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction The distance between the pair of side support portions 23 in the left-right direction

[0080] In this way, the upper support part 202 that supports the area above the waist can be customized to a shape and size suitable for the body shape above the waist of the user U (sitting height, shoulder width, waist circumference, spinal shape, etc.). In addition, the shoulders of the user U come into contact with the side support parts 23. By customizing the longitudinal position, size, left-right spacing, etc. of the side support parts 23, the side support parts 23 can be made to fit the shoulders of the user U. Therefore, the comfort of the user U leaning against the backrest part 102 of the massage machine 100 when sitting and receiving treatment can be further improved.

[0081] Furthermore, when the backrest support part 2 includes the head support part 24, the specifications of the backrest support part 2 with respect to the head support part 24 preferably include at least one of the following: The position of each head support 24 in the longitudinal direction The width of each head support portion 24 in at least one of the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction At least one of the softness and material of each head support portion 24

[0082] In this way, the head and neck support portion 24 can be customized to a shape and size suitable for the position and shape of the head and neck of the user U. Therefore, the head and neck support portion 24 can be made to fit the head or neck of the user U. This further improves the comfort of the user U when sitting and receiving treatment while leaning against the backrest portion 102 of the massage machine 100.

[0083] Furthermore, the backrest support part 2 may be custom-made and can be ordered together with the pillow part 1021 disposed in front of the head and neck support part 24. In this case, the specification information may further include, for example, the specification of the pillow part 1021. For example, the specification of the pillow part 1021 includes at least one of the softness and material of the pillow part 1021. In detail, the specification of the pillow part 1021 includes the type, material, and shape of the cushioning material of the pillow part 1021, and the type of fabric on the surface of the pillow part 1021. Customizing the pillow part 1021 can improve the comfort of the user U leaning against the pillow part 1021.

[0084] The above describes the embodiments of the present invention. Note that the above embodiments are merely examples, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible in the combination of each component and each process, and that such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

[0085] <Summary> As described above, the chair type massage machine of the above embodiment has the following features: A seat portion that supports the buttocks of the person to be treated; A backrest portion supporting the torso of the person to be treated; having The backrest portion includes: A base portion connected to a rear end portion of the seat portion and extending in a longitudinal direction from the buttocks to the head of the person to be treated; A backrest support portion that is attached to the front surface of the base portion via a connecting portion, extends in the longitudinal direction, and contacts the back surface of the torso of the user; having The backrest support portion is configured to be detachable from the base portion (first configuration).

[0086] In the chair type massage machine of the first configuration, the connecting portion is A line fastener portion that attaches the backrest support portion to an edge portion of the base portion; A hook-and-loop fastener portion that attaches the backrest support portion to the base portion; A locking portion that mechanically locks the base portion and the backrest support portion; A screw portion that connects the base portion and the backrest support portion by screwing; The second configuration may be formed by at least one of the above.

[0087] The chair type massage machine having the first or second configuration described above has: A treatment element is disposed on the backrest support portion and performs treatment on the user. A drive unit that drives the treatment element; Further equipped with The backrest support portion includes: A lower support portion that supports the lower back of the user; An upper support portion that supports a portion of the torso of the person being treated that is above the waist portion; side support portions disposed at both left and right ends of the upper support portion and protruding forward; having The treatment element is The support member is disposed in at least one of the lower support portion, the upper support portion, and the side support portion, The backrest support portion may be fixed to the base portion, thereby being connected to the drive portion (third configuration).

[0088] The chair type massage machine of the third configuration is as follows: At least one of the lower support portion, the upper support portion, and the side support portion on which the treatment element is arranged may be configured to have a hole portion that accommodates at least a portion of the treatment element (fourth configuration).

[0089] The chair type massage machine of the fourth configuration is as follows: The treatment element is An upper treatment element disposed on the upper support portion; A lower treatment element disposed on the lower support portion; At least one of the following is included: The hole portion penetrates the backrest support portion in the front-rear direction, The base portion may have a base recess that receives a rear end portion of at least one of the upper massaging head and the lower massaging head received in the hole (fifth configuration).

[0090] The chair type massage machine having any one of the first to fifth configurations described above is Further provided is a pair of armrests arranged on both sides of the seat in the left-right direction and supporting the forearms of the user. The backrest portion is rotatable about a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction at the rear of the seat portion, At least a portion of the base portion that tilts forward may be configured to be disposed between a pair of the armrest portions in the left-right direction (sixth configuration).

[0091] The chair type massage machine having any one of the first to sixth configurations described above is A sub-backrest support part can be attached to the base part by the connecting part instead of the backrest support part, The sub-backrest support portion may be configured (seventh configuration) to be different from the backrest support portion in at least one of the appearance when viewed from the front, softness, length in the longitudinal direction, and material.

[0092] In addition, the ordering system for the chair type massage machine of the above embodiment is An ordering system for a chair-type massage machine, comprising: a seat portion supporting the buttocks of a person to be treated; and a backrest portion supporting the torso of the person to be treated, the backrest portion having a base portion connected to a rear end of the seat portion and extending in a longitudinal direction from the buttocks to the head of the person to be treated; and a backrest support portion attached to a front surface of the base portion via a connecting portion, extending in the longitudinal direction and contacting a back surface of the torso of the person to be treated, the backrest support portion being detachable from the base portion, An acquisition unit that acquires order information input by a customer through a communication unit, The order information includes at least one of designation information for designating a ready-made product and biological information including a physique of the person to be treated, The chair type massage machine is manufactured by determining the specifications of the backrest support part based on the order information (eighth configuration).

[0093] The ordering system for the chair massage machine of the eighth configuration is as follows: The ordering information may be configured to enable ordering of only the backrest support portion (ninth configuration).

[0094] The ordering system for the chair type massage machine of the eighth or ninth configuration is as follows: Further comprising a storage unit, The acquisition unit further acquires first identification information of the customer and second identification information of the chair-type massage machine, The storage unit may be configured to store the order information in association with the first identification information and the second identification information (tenth configuration).

[0095] The ordering system for the chair type massage machine having any one of the eighth to tenth configurations above is The backrest support portion includes: An upper support part that supports a part of the torso of the person to be treated above the waist part; A pair of side support portions disposed at both left and right ends of the upper support portion and protruding forward; having The specifications of the backrest support part are as follows: A width of each of the upper support portions in at least one of a front-rear direction, a left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction; a relative position where the pair of side support portions are disposed with respect to the upper support portion in the longitudinal direction; At least one of the widths of each of the side support portions in the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction; A distance between the pair of side support portions in the left-right direction; The present invention may be configured as an eleventh configuration including at least one of the above.

[0096] The ordering system for the chair type massage machine having any one of the configurations 8 to 11 above, The backrest support portion has a lower support portion that supports the lower back of the user, The specifications of the backrest support portion may include at least one of the widths of each of the lower support portions in the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction (twelfth configuration).

[0097] The ordering system for the chair type massage machine having any one of the configurations 8 to 12 above, The backrest support portion includes a head and neck support portion that supports the head or neck of the person to be treated, The specifications of the backrest support part are as follows: A position of each of the head and neck receiving portions in the longitudinal direction; At least one of the widths of the head and neck support portions in the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the longitudinal direction; At least one of the softness and material of each of the head and neck support portions; The present invention may be configured as a thirteenth configuration including at least one of the above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0098] 100 (chair type) massage machine 101 Seat area 102 Backrest 1021 Pillow part 103 Treatment Unit 1031 Guide rail 104 Vertical section 105 Armrest 106 Ottoman 107 Drive unit 1 Base 11 Vertical frame section 12 Horizontal frame section 13 Base recess 131 Lower base recess 132 Upper base recess 2 Backrest support part 2a Secondary back support part 201 Lower support part 202 Upper support part 21 Support part 211 Vertical support part 212 Lateral support part 2121 Recess 22 Pad section 221 Vertical pad section 222 Side pad section 223 Covering part 23 Side support 24 Head support 25 Hole 251 Lower hole 252 Upper hole 253 Side hole 3 Back cover part 4 Connecting part 41 Line fastener section 411 First Element Section 412 Second Element Section 413 Slider 42 Hook and loop fastener 421 Surface loop section 422 Face hook part 43 Locking part 431 Handle 44 Threaded joint 441 Female thread 442 Male thread 5 Treatment child 51 Lower treatment element 52 Upper treatment element 53 Side Therapist 600 Ordering System 601 Input Device 602 Specification determination device 603 Ordering Equipment 61 Communications Department 62 Acquisition Department 63 Specification Decision Department 64 Storage section U Recipient J Rotation axis NT Communications Network

Claims

1. A seat portion that supports the buttocks of the person to be treated; A backrest portion supporting the torso of the person to be treated; having The backrest portion includes: A base portion connected to a rear end portion of the seat portion and extending in a longitudinal direction from the buttocks to the head of the person to be treated; A backrest support portion that is attached to the front surface of the base portion via a connecting portion, extends in the longitudinal direction, and contacts the back surface of the torso of the user; A side support portion disposed above the backrest support portion; having An airbag is provided in at least one of the backrest support portion and the side support portion, The backrest support portion is detachable from the base portion,

2. The lower portion of the backrest support portion supports the lower back of the person to be treated, 2. The chair type massage machine according to claim 1, wherein a front side of the lower portion of the backrest support portion is formed in a convex shape.

3. The airbag is disposed below the backrest support portion, 3. The chair type massage machine according to claim 2, wherein the airbag is provided on a rising portion of the backrest support part that is raised in a convex shape extending from above to below.

4. The connecting portion is A line fastener portion that attaches the backrest support portion to an edge portion of the base portion; A hook-and-loop fastener portion that attaches the backrest support portion to the base portion; A locking portion that mechanically locks the base portion and the backrest support portion; A screw portion that connects the base portion and the backrest support portion by screwing; 2. The chair type massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the backrest support portion is configured to be totally detachable by at least one of the above.

5. Further comprising a drive unit for supplying air to the airbag, The chair-type massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the airbag is connected to the drive unit by fixing the backrest support part to the base part.

6. Further provided is a pair of armrests arranged on both sides of the seat in the left-right direction and supporting the forearms of the user. The backrest portion is rotatable about a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction at the rear of the seat portion, The chair-type massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the base portion that tilts forward is disposed between the pair of armrest portions in the left-right direction.

7. A sub-backrest support part can be attached to the base part by the connecting part instead of the backrest support part, The chair-type massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the sub-backrest support portion is different from the backrest support portion in at least one of appearance when viewed from the front, softness, length in the longitudinal direction, and material.

8. An acquisition unit for acquiring product information; a communication unit that transmits specification information based on the product information acquired by the acquisition unit to an order receiving device; Equipped with The specification information is information on the backrest support part that is detachably attached to the base part of the chair-type massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The product information includes designation information for the detachable backrest support section and biological information of the person to be treated.

9. A specification determination device as described in Claim 8, wherein the biometric information includes at least one of the recipient's sitting height, shoulder width, height, and muscle mass of each body part.

10. Further comprising a storage unit, The acquisition unit further acquires first identification information for identifying the massage therapist and second identification information related to the chair-type massage machine, The specification determination device according to claim 8 , wherein the storage unit stores the product information in association with the first identification information and the second identification information.

11. The specification determination device as described in Claim 10, wherein the memory unit stores the date and time when the product information was acquired or the date and time when the specification information was transmitted.

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