Massage machine

Abstract

To provide a massage machine capable of storing settings of each treatment operation at a free timing during the treatment and calling out the stored settings of the treatment operations.SOLUTION: A storage part 4 of a massage machine 100 stores settings of treatment operations by a treatment element 2 for treating a treatment part. Input parts 3, 3a, and 3b capable of receiving input operations include a plurality of adjustment switches 31 for adjusting the treatment strength of the treatment element 2 while the treatment operation is executed, a storage switch 32 for causing the storage part 4 to store the settings including the treatment strength of the treatment operation being executed, and a call out switch 33 for calling out the settings of the treatment operations stored in the storage part 4. A control part 5 for controlling the treatment operations causes the treatment operations to be executed on the basis of the settings of the treatment operations called out when the call out switch 33 is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage machine. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are massage machines that can adjust the strength of treatment for each treatment area individually. For example, in the cited document 1, at least two operation units for adjusting the strength of massage (treatment) are provided, and the operation of the treatment element is controlled according to the combination of strength settings that are individually set by each operation unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-172598 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, adjusting the treatment intensity for each treatment site individually each time treatment is very time-consuming and bothersome for the person being treated.

[0005] In consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a massage machine that can store settings for each treatment action at any time during treatment and can call up the stored settings for the treatment actions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a massage machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a body support section, a plurality of treatment elements, an input section, a memory section, and a control section. The body support section supports a seated person to be treated. The treatment elements treat a treatment area. The input section is capable of receiving an input operation. The memory section stores settings of a treatment action by the treatment elements. The control section controls the treatment action. The input section has a plurality of adjustment switches, a memory switch, and a call switch. The plurality of adjustment switches are switches for adjusting the treatment intensity of the treatment elements while the treatment action is being performed. The memory switch is a switch for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment action being performed in the memory section. The call switch is a switch for calling up the settings of the treatment action stored in the memory section. The control section causes the treatment action to be performed based on the settings of the treatment action called up when the call switch is operated.

[0007] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following embodiments. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a massage machine that can store settings for each treatment action at any timing during treatment and can call up the stored settings for the treatment action. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of a chair-type massage machine according to an embodiment; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of a chair-type massage machine according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration example of an input unit according to an embodiment; [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration example of an input unit according to a first modified example; [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration example of an input unit according to a second modified example; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] <1. Embodiment> Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of a chair-type massage machine 100 according to this embodiment. In addition, hereinafter, the chair-type massage machine 100 may be referred to as "massage machine 100".

[0011] In the following description, the front side (front side) as viewed from a user seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest part 102 in an upright position, which will be described later, is referred to as the "front" and the rear side (back side) as the "rear". With respect to the backrest part 102 and the user leaning on the backrest part 102, even when the backrest part 102 is inclined, the user side of the backrest part 102 and the front side of the user may be referred to as the "front". Also, the opposite side of the backrest part 102 from the user and the back side of the user may be referred to as the "rear". Also, the upper side (head side) as viewed from a user seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest part 102 in an upright position is referred to as the "upper" and the lower side (foot side) as the "lower". Further, when viewed from a user seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 102 in an upright position, the right side is referred to as the "right side" and the left side is referred to as the "left side".

[0012] In the following description, "torso" 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 that connects the pelvis and the thigh bone (i.e., the femur). "Lower leg" refers to the part from the knee to the ankle. "Foot" refers to the part from the ankle to the tip of the foot (i.e., the toes).

[0013] <1-1. Massager 100> The massage machine 100 includes a seat 101, a backrest 102, a pair of left and right standing portions 103, a pair of left and right armrests 104, and an ottoman 105. In this embodiment, the seat 101, the backrest 102, the pair of left and right armrests 104, and the ottoman 105 constitute a body support section 1. The body support section 1 supports the body of a person to be treated who is seated on the massage machine 100. In other words, the massage machine 100 includes the body support section 1.

[0014] A person to be treated sits on the seat portion 101. The seat portion 101 supports the buttocks and thighs of the person to be treated.

[0015] The backrest 102 is connected to the rear end of the seat 101 and supports the head, neck, and torso (e.g., waist and back) of the person to be treated. The backrest 102 is rotatable relative to the seat 101 around a 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. By rotating around the backrest rotation axis Ja, the backrest 102 can rotate backward from an upright position to tilt, or rotate forward from a tilted position to stand.

[0016] The backrest 102 has a pillow 1021, a treatment unit 1022, and a guide rail 1023. The pillow 1021 is disposed on the upper part of the backrest 102 and supports the head, neck, etc. of the person to be treated. The treatment unit 1022 has a pair of left and right kneading balls 1024 (see FIG. 2 described later) and a drive unit (not shown), and can treat the rear part of the torso (back, shoulders, waist, etc.) of the person to be treated using the kneading balls 1024. The treatment unit 1022 is disposed inside a main body part (reference numeral omitted) of the backrest 102 and can move in the longitudinal direction along the front surface of the backrest 102. The longitudinal direction is, for example, a direction from one side of the head and waist of the person to be treated leaning against the backrest 102 to the other side, and is perpendicular to the left-right direction. The pair of left and right guide rails 1023 are disposed inside the main body of the backrest portion 102, extend longitudinally along the front surface of the backrest portion 102, and guide the treatment unit 1022 longitudinally. The treatment unit 1022 further has a lifting unit (not shown) and can be lifted and lowered in the longitudinal direction of the backrest portion 102 along the guide rails 1023.

[0017] The standing portions 103 are provided standing on both the left and right sides of the seat portion 101 and support the armrest portions 104 .

[0018] The armrests 104 are disposed above the standing portion 103. The armrests 104 may be fixed to the upper portion of the standing portion 103, or may be movable, for example, in the front-rear direction relative to the standing portion 103. The pair of armrests 104 are disposed on both sides in the left-right direction of the seat portion 101, and support the forearms and hands of the person to be treated. The pair of left and right armrests 104 are symmetrical to each other.

[0019] The ottoman 105 accommodates at least the lower legs of the user. The ottoman 105 is supported at the front end of the seat 101 so as to be rotatable around an ottoman rotation axis Jb. The ottoman rotation axis Jb extends in the left-right direction through a connection between the front end of the seat 101 and the ottoman 105. The ottoman 105 can rotate upward or downward around the ottoman rotation axis Jb while supporting the lower legs of the user.

[0020] The massage machine 100 also includes a plurality of treatment elements 2 for treating the treatment site of the user. Each treatment element 2 is disposed on at least one of the seat 101, the backrest 102, the pair of left and right armrests 104, and the ottoman 105. Each treatment element 2 may be a kneading ball that performs treatment actions such as pressing, tapping, and rubbing the treatment site, or may be an inflatable and deflated airbag. Each treatment element 2 may be a roller type that moves while pressing the treatment site, or may be a vibration device that transmits vibrations to the treatment site.

[0021] For example, in this embodiment, the multiple treatment members 2 include the kneading balls 1024 of the treatment unit 1022. The multiple treatment members 2 may also include a pair of treatment members such as airbags (not shown) arranged on both the left and right sides of the backrest 102, and may treat the upper arms, shoulders, etc. of the person to be treated by pressing them.

[0022] <1-2. Control system of massage machine 100> Next, a configuration example of a control system of the massage machine 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of the massage machine 100 according to this embodiment.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2, the massage machine 100 further includes an actuator group 106, a pump 1071, an electromagnetic valve group 1072, and an airbag group 1073.

[0024] The actuator group 106 includes a plurality of actuators. For example, the actuator group 106 includes an actuator (not shown) that rotates the backrest 102, and an actuator (not shown) that rotates the ottoman 105. In addition, if the seat 101 and the armrest 104 are movable, the actuator group 106 may further include actuators for moving them.

[0025] The pump 1071 supplies air to the airbag group 1073 via the solenoid valve group 1072. The airbag group 1073 includes airbags (not shown) arranged in at least one of the seat 101, the backrest 102, the pair of left and right armrests 104, and the ottoman 105. The solenoid valve group 1072 includes an air supply solenoid valve and an exhaust solenoid valve provided in the airbag group 1073. The solenoid valve switches between inflation, maintaining the inflated and deflated state, and contraction of the airbag group 1073. In detail, the solenoid valve switches between communication and cut-off between the pump 1071 and the airbag group 1073. For example, when the pump 1071 and the airbag are connected by the operation of the air supply solenoid valve, air is supplied from the pump 1071 to the airbag via the air supply solenoid valve. This causes the airbag to inflate. The exhaust solenoid valve switches between communication and cut-off 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 released to the outside via the exhaust solenoid valve. This causes the air in the airbag to be exhausted and the airbag to contract. Also, when the airbag is no longer connected to the pump 1071 or the outside by shutting off the air supply solenoid valve and the air exhaust solenoid valve, the amount of air in the airbag is maintained and the inflated / deflated state of the airbag is maintained.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 2, the massage machine 100 further includes an input unit 3, a storage unit 4, and a control unit 5.

[0027] The input unit 3 can receive input operations from the person being treated, etc., and outputs a signal based on the input operation to the control unit 5. The input operations include driving the treatment elements 2, selecting a treatment pattern, adjusting the strength of the treatment, etc. The input unit 3 is connected to the control unit 5 via a cord, and can be attached to and detached from a stand (reference number omitted). The stand is fixed to, for example, an armrest 104 arranged on the left side of the seat 101.

[0028] The memory unit 4 is a non-transient storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is stopped. The memory unit 4 stores programs and data necessary for the control unit 5 to control the operation of the massage machine 100. The memory unit 4 also stores settings for each treatment action by the multiple treatment elements 2. That is, the settings for the treatment action stored in the memory unit 4 include the treatment intensity for each treatment site. Preferably, the settings for the treatment action stored in the memory unit 4 further include the type of treatment for each treatment site, and the position of a movable treatment element among the multiple treatment elements 2. Also, preferably, the memory unit 4 stores the posture of the body support unit 1 during treatment.

[0029] The control unit 5 is disposed, for example, under the seat 101, and controls each part of the massage machine 100 based on signals output from the input unit 3. The control unit 5 controls the treatment action of the multiple treatment elements 2, and further controls the posture of the body support unit 1. The types of treatment performed by the treatment elements 2 include various types of treatment such as kneading, tapping, and rubbing.

[0030] For example, the control unit 5 controls the treatment unit 1022 to control the treatment operation (treatment intensity, type of treatment, etc.) of the kneading balls 1024. In addition, the control unit 5 controls the pump 1071 and the electromagnetic valve group 1072, etc., to control the inflation and deflation of each airbag included in the airbag group 1073, preferably individually.

[0031] The control unit 5 can also control the position of the kneading balls 1024 during treatment by controlling the elevation of the treatment unit 1022. The control unit 5 can also control the posture of the body support unit 1 by controlling the actuator group 106. The posture of the body support unit 1 includes the rotation angle positions of the backrest unit 102 and the ottoman 105 relative to the seat unit 101. The posture of the body support unit 1 also includes the arrangement of the seat unit 101 and the armrest units 104 if they are movable. The movement of the seat unit 101 includes, for example, forward / backward movement, up / down movement, and tilt in the up / down and left / right directions. The movement of the armrest units 104 includes, for example, forward / backward movement relative to the standing unit 103, and tilt in the up / down and left / right directions.

[0032] <1-3. Input section 3> Next, a configuration example of the input unit 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a plan view that illustrates a schematic configuration example of the input unit 3 according to the embodiment.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 3, 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 memory switch 32, and a call switch 33. The adjustment switch 31 is a switch for adjusting the treatment intensity of each treatment element 2 during the treatment operation. The memory switch 32 is a switch for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment element 2 in the treatment operation being performed in the memory unit 4. The call switch 33 is a switch for calling the settings of the treatment operation stored in the memory unit 4. Note that, although each of the above-mentioned switches is a button that can be pressed in this embodiment, it may be in a form other than the button. For example, at least one of the switches may be a lever, a dial, or the like, or may be a touch-operable icon displayed on a display screen (not shown) of the input unit 3.

[0034] When the adjustment switch 31 is operated, the control unit 5 adjusts the settings of each treatment operation. The control unit 5 changes the settings of the treatment operation corresponding to the operated adjustment switch 31 according to the function of the operated adjustment switch 31. For example, the multiple adjustment switches 31 include an intensity adjustment switch 311.

[0035] 3, the intensity adjustment switch 311 has an intensity increase switch 3111 for increasing the treatment intensity, and an intensity decrease switch 3112 for decreasing the treatment intensity. When the intensity increase switch 3111 is pressed during treatment of the back of the user with the kneading balls 1024, the treatment intensity of the kneading balls 1024 increases according to the number of times the switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the intensity decrease switch 3112 is pressed, the treatment intensity of the kneading balls 1024 increases according to the number of times the switch is pressed.

[0036] Alternatively, without being limited to the example of this embodiment, when the intensity adjustment switch 311 is pressed while the massage balls 1024 are treating the back of the massage recipient, the massage intensity of the massage balls 1024 may be increased according to the number of times the switch is pressed. When the intensity adjustment switch 311 is pressed when the massage intensity is at its maximum, the massage intensity is set to its minimum. Alternatively, the massage intensity of the massage balls 1024 may be decreased according to the number of times the switch is pressed, and may be set to its maximum when the switch is pressed at its weakest.

[0037] When the memory switch 32 is operated, the control unit 5 can store in the memory unit 4 the settings of the treatment operations for each treatment site, and can also 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 in the memory unit 4 the settings of each treatment operation that have been adjusted from the start of treatment to the time the memory switch 32 is operated, and the posture of the body support unit 1 during each treatment operation, all at once.

[0038] Furthermore, when the call switch 33 is operated, the control unit 5 performs the treatment operation for each treatment site based on the settings of the treatment operation called when the call switch 33 is operated. Furthermore, the control unit can adjust the posture of the body support unit 1 based on the settings stored in the memory unit 4. For example, when the call switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 performs each treatment operation performed after the operation of the call switch 33 with the settings stored in the memory unit 4. Furthermore, the control unit 5 adjusts the posture of the body support unit 1 in each treatment operation performed after the operation of the call switch 33 to the latest posture stored in the memory unit 4.

[0039] In this way, the person being treated by the massage machine 100 can adjust the settings of the treatment action, including the treatment intensity, by operating the adjustment switch 31 while the treatment action is being performed. If the person wishes to perform the treatment action with the same settings in a later treatment, the person can store the settings of each treatment action in the memory unit 4 by inputting the memory switch 32. On the other hand, the person can operate the call switch 33 at the start or during the later treatment to call up the settings of the treatment actions all at once from the memory unit 4, and perform each treatment action thereafter with the called up settings.

[0040] For example, the person being treated can store the treatment intensity of his / her choice for each treatment area by operating the memory switch 32. This allows the person being treated to store the treatment intensity of his / her choice for each treatment area all at once, so that it can be recalled at a later treatment. Furthermore, when the later treatment is performed, the person being treated can recall the treatment intensity of his / her choice for each treatment area by operating the recall switch. This allows the person being treated to set the treatment intensity of each treatment area to his / her choice all at once.

[0041] Therefore, without the need to operate various switches that differ for each treatment action, the person being treated can store the settings of each treatment action at any time during treatment and call up the stored settings of the treatment action. Therefore, the person being treated can simply and easily update the preferred settings of each treatment action and perform each treatment action with the preferred settings.

[0042] The adjustment switch 31 can further adjust the position of each treatment element 2. For example, the multiple adjustment switches 31 include a position adjustment switch 312. The control unit 5 changes the treatment position of the treatment element 2 during the treatment operation according to the function of the operated position adjustment switch 312. Preferably, when the memory switch 32 is operated during the treatment, the control unit 5 stores in the memory unit 4 the treatment positions of the treatment elements 2 in each treatment operation adjusted from the start of the treatment to the operation of the memory switch 32 in a lump. Also, preferably, when the call switch 33 is operated during the treatment, the control unit 5 moves the treatment element 2 performing the treatment operation to the treatment position stored in the memory unit 4 in each treatment operation performed after the operation of the call switch 33.

[0043] In this way, the person to be treated can store the preferred positions of the treatment members 2 (for example, the kneading balls 1024 of the treatment unit 1022 treating the back) for each treatment part in response to the operation of the memory switch 32, thereby storing the preferred positions for each treatment part in a lump, and can call them up for a later treatment. Also, when performing a later treatment, the person to be treated can move the treatment members 2 to the preferred positions for each treatment part by operating the call switch 33 and calling up the preferred positions of the treatment members 2 for each treatment part in a lump.

[0044] In this embodiment, the position adjustment switch 312 includes a first position adjustment switch 3121 and a second position adjustment switch 3122. For example, when the first position adjustment switch 3121 is pressed while the massage balls 1024 are treating the back of the massage recipient, the massage balls 1024 are lowered in a position corresponding to the number of times the switch is pressed or the duration of the continuous pressing due to the descent of the massage unit 1022. Similarly, when the second position adjustment switch 3122 is pressed, the massage balls 1024 are raised in a position corresponding to the number of times the switch is pressed or the duration of the continuous pressing due to the rise of the massage unit 1022.

[0045] Moreover, the adjustment switch 31 can further change the type of treatment in each treatment operation. For example, the plurality of adjustment switches 31 include a treatment selection switch 313. The control unit 5 changes the type of treatment (kneading, tapping, rubbing, etc.) performed by the treatment element 2 during the treatment operation in response to the operation of the treatment selection switch 313. Preferably, when the memory switch 32 is operated during the treatment, the control unit 5 stores in the memory unit 4 the types of treatment performed by the treatment element 2 in each treatment operation adjusted from the start of the treatment to the operation of the memory switch 32. Also, preferably, when the call switch 33 is operated during the treatment, the control unit 5 performs the type of treatment stored in the memory unit 4 in each treatment operation performed after the operation of the call switch 33.

[0046] In this way, the person to be treated can store the type of treatment that the treatment applicator 2 prefers for each treatment site in response to the operation of the memory switch 32, and store these in a lump for each treatment site, making them available for recall at a later time for treatment. Also, when performing a later treatment, the person to be treated can receive the type of treatment that he or she prefers for each treatment site by recalling the types of treatment that he or she prefers for each treatment site in a lump by operating the call switch 33.

[0047] The adjustment switch 31 can further adjust the posture of the body support unit 1. For example, the plurality of adjustment switches 31 includes a seat adjustment switch 314. The control unit 5 changes the posture of the body support unit 1 during treatment operation in response to the operation of the seat adjustment switch 314.

[0048] Preferably, when memory switch 32 is operated during treatment, control unit 5 stores the latest adjusted posture of body support unit 1 in memory unit 4. Also, preferably, when call switch 33 is operated during treatment, control unit 5 adjusts the posture of body support unit 1 to the latest posture stored in memory unit 4.

[0049] Alternatively, when the memory switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may store in the memory unit 4 the latest adjusted posture of the body support unit 1 for each treatment motion performed from the start of treatment to the operation of the memory switch 32. Also, when the call switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may set the posture of the body support unit 1 in each treatment motion performed after the operation of the call switch 33 to the posture stored in the memory unit 4 for each treatment motion.

[0050] In this way, the person to be treated can store the posture of the body support unit 1 in memory by operating the memory switch 32, and can store the desired postures of the body support unit 1 all at once, so that they can be recalled during a later treatment. Also, during the later treatment, the person to be treated can adjust the body support unit 1 to the desired posture by operating the call switch 33 and recalling the desired postures of the body support unit 1 all at once.

[0051] In this embodiment, the seat adjustment switch 314 includes a backrest tilt switch 3141 and a backrest standing switch 3142. When the backrest tilt switch 3141 is pressed during treatment of the user's back by the kneading balls 1024, the backrest 102 rotates backward (i.e., tilts) around the backrest rotation axis Ja according to the number of times the switch is pressed or the duration of time the switch is continuously pressed. Similarly, when the backrest standing switch 3142 is pressed, the backrest 102 rotates forward (i.e., stands) around the backrest rotation axis Ja according to the number of times the switch is pressed or the duration of time the switch is continuously pressed.

[0052] In this embodiment, the seat adjustment switch 314 includes a first ottoman rotation switch 3143 and a second ottoman rotation switch 3144. When the first ottoman rotation switch 3143 is pressed during a predetermined treatment operation, the ottoman 105 rotates upward about the ottoman rotation axis Jb according to the number of times the switch is pressed or the duration of time the switch is continuously pressed. Similarly, when the second ottoman rotation switch 3144 is pressed, the ottoman 105 rotates downward about the ottoman rotation axis Jb according to the number of times the switch is pressed or the duration of time the switch is continuously pressed.

[0053] Preferably, when the memory switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 stores, for example, the rotation angle positions of the backrest 102 and the ottoman 105 all at once in the memory unit 4. Also, preferably, when the call switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 adjusts the rotation angle positions of the backrest 102 and the ottoman 105 to the latest positions stored in the memory unit 4.

[0054] Alternatively, when the memory switch 32 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may store in the memory unit 4 the latest rotation angle positions of the backrest 102 and the ottoman 105 for each treatment action performed from the start of treatment to the operation of the memory switch 32. Also, when the call switch 33 is operated during treatment, the control unit 5 may adjust the rotation angle positions of the backrest 102 and the ottoman 105 in each treatment action performed after the operation of the call switch 33 to the latest positions stored in the memory unit 4 for each treatment action.

[0055] Moreover, other parts of the body support 1 besides the backrest 102 and ottoman 105 (for example, the movable seat 101, armrests 104, etc.) can be adjusted, stored, and called up in the same manner.

[0056] Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the input unit 3 preferably has a plurality of pairs of corresponding storage switches 32 and call switches 33. For example, in FIG. 3, the storage switches 32 include a first storage switch 321, a second storage switch 322, and a third storage switch 323. The call switches 33 include a first call switch 331, a second call switch 332, and a third call switch 333. The first call switch 331 corresponds to the first storage switch 321, and can call the latest setting stored by operating the first storage switch 321. The second call switch 332 corresponds to the second storage switch 322, and can call the latest setting stored by operating the second storage switch 322. The third call switch 333 corresponds to the third storage switch 323, and can call the latest setting stored by operating the third storage switch 323.

[0057] In this way, even if there are multiple setting data that store a series of settings for treatment operations, the setting data can be individually associated with a pair of the corresponding memory switch 32 and call switch 33. In other words, it is possible to have multiple setting patterns that can be updated (stored) and called up collectively. Therefore, the person to be treated can store multiple preferred treatment patterns in the memory unit 4. Or, even if there are multiple people to be treated, the preferred treatment pattern for each person to be treated can be stored in the memory unit 4.

[0058] The above items can also be used to change the predetermined treatment area and treatment intensity during the treatment course. For example, the person being treated can press the memory switch 32 during the treatment course to store the settings of the treatment actions all at once in the memory unit 4. The person being treated can also start the treatment course including the settings of each of the stored treatment actions by pressing the call switch 33 at the same time as starting the treatment course.

[0059] Furthermore, when the recalled settings are adjusted again, the settings may be automatically updated without operating the memory switch 32. For example, when the settings of a specific treatment site are changed during the implementation of a treatment course and then the settings of the treatment operation are changed again, the last changed settings may be automatically stored.

[0060] Furthermore, all the stored settings can be deleted at once. For example, the stored data can be deleted at once by pressing and holding the storage switch 32 corresponding to the stored data to be deleted at once. Alternatively, the input unit 3 may have a bulk deletion switch (not shown), and the stored data can be deleted at once by pressing the bulk deletion switch and then pressing the storage switch 32 corresponding to the stored data to be deleted at once. In this way, the recipient can add and store preferred settings during the treatment course, and then delete the added settings at once to return to the original settings of the treatment course. The original settings of the treatment course may be standard settings at the time of shipment from the factory, or may be settings immediately before the preferred settings are added and stored.

[0061] In Fig. 3, there are three pairs of corresponding memory switches 32 and call switches 33. However, this is not limited to the example, and there may be a plurality of pairs other than three, or there may be only one pair of corresponding memory switches 32 and call switches 33. Furthermore, the memory unit 4 may be configured not to store the treatment intensity, but to store the position of the treatment element 2 and the posture of the body support unit 1. Therefore, the settings stored in the memory unit 4 need only include at least one of the treatment intensity of the treatment element 2, the position of the treatment element 2, and the posture of the body support unit 1, and the above settings may be adjusted, stored, and called up.

[0062] <1-4. First Modification of Input Unit 3> Next, a first modified example of the input unit 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a plan view that shows a schematic configuration example of the input unit 3 according to the first modified example. Note that in the first modified example, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment (see Fig. 3) are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof may be omitted.

[0063] As shown in Fig. 4, in the input unit 3a according to the first modification, the memory switch 32 in Fig. 3 and the call switch 33 in Fig. 3 corresponding to the memory switch 32 are the same switch. The control unit 5 performs one of storing and calling the settings by pressing and holding the same switch, and the other by pressing the same switch. The same switch is, for example, the setting switch 34 in Fig. 4. Note that a long press means an operation of pressing the switch for a predetermined time (for example, 2 [sec]) or more. If the duration of the operation of pressing the switch for a long time is less than the predetermined time, the operation is determined to be a press.

[0064] By selectively pressing and holding the same switch, the user can store and recall the settings of each treatment action all at once with the same switch without having to operate different switches. Therefore, the user can more simply and easily update the preferred settings of each treatment action and perform each treatment action with the preferred settings.

[0065] For example, in Fig. 4, the input unit 3a has a setting switch 34 instead of the memory switch 32 and the call switch 33 (see Fig. 3). The setting switch 34 includes a first setting switch 341, a second setting switch 342, and a third setting switch 343. That is, in Fig. 4, the massage machine 100 can store and call up three sets of setting patterns for treatment operations.

[0066] In the first modified example, when the first setting switch 341 is pressed for a long time, the control unit 5 stores the settings of each treatment operation in the storage unit 4 in a lump. That is, the long press of the first setting switch 341 corresponds to the operation of the first storage switch 321 in FIG. 3. On the other hand, when the first setting switch 341 is pressed, the control unit 5 calls up the settings of each treatment operation stored by the long press of the first setting switch 341, and performs the treatment operation with the called up settings. That is, the press of the first setting switch 341 corresponds to the operation of the first call switch 331 in FIG. 3. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the functions of the long press and the press of the first setting switch 341 are reversed. That is, a configuration in which the settings of each treatment operation are stored in a lump by pressing, and the latest settings of each treatment operation are called up by a long press may be configured.

[0067] The above items can also be used to change the predetermined treatment area and treatment intensity during the treatment course. For example, the person being treated can store the settings of the treatment operations all at once in the storage unit 4 by pressing the first storage switch 321 during the treatment course. In addition, the person being treated can start the treatment course including the settings of each stored treatment operation by pressing the first call switch 331 at the same time as starting the treatment course.

[0068] Furthermore, when the recalled settings are adjusted again, the settings may be automatically updated without operating the first storage switch 321. For example, when the settings of a predetermined treatment site are changed during the implementation of a treatment course and then the settings of the treatment action are changed again, the last changed settings may be automatically stored.

[0069] Furthermore, all stored settings can be deleted all at once. For example, by pressing and holding the first storage switch 321, the stored data corresponding to the first storage switch 321 can be deleted all at once. Alternatively, the input unit 3 may have a collective deletion switch (not shown), and by pressing the collective deletion switch and then pressing the first storage switch 321, the stored data corresponding to the first storage switch 321 can be deleted all at once. In this way, the recipient can add and store preferred settings during the implementation of a treatment course, and then delete the added settings all at once to return to the original settings of the treatment course.

[0070] Moreover, the second setting switch 342 and the third setting switch 343 function in the same manner as the first setting switch 341. Therefore, a description thereof will be omitted.

[0071] 4, the number of the setting switches 34 is three. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the number of the setting switches 34 may be a multiple other than three, or may be a single switch.

[0072] <1-5. Second Modification of Input Unit 3> Next, a second modified example of the input unit 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a plan view that shows a schematic configuration example of an input unit 3b according to the second modified example. Note that in the second modified example, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment (see Fig. 3) and the first modified example (see Fig. 4) are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof may be omitted.

[0073] As shown in Fig. 5, in the second modified example, the input unit 3b further has a specified switch 35 in addition to the setting switch 34. The control unit 5 performs one of storing and calling up the settings by simultaneously operating (e.g., pressing) the setting switch 34 and the specified switch 35, and performs the other by operating the setting switch 34. For example, the setting switch 34 and the specified switch 35 in Fig. 5 correspond to the storage switch in Fig. 3. The setting switch 34 in Fig. 5 corresponds to the call switch 33 in Fig. 3.

[0074] By operating the setting switch 34 and the predetermined switch 35 in combination as necessary, the number of switches required for updating (storing) and recalling the settings of each treatment operation can be reduced. Furthermore, when operating the switches, the person being treated does not need to use different operating methods (for example, pressing and holding). Therefore, the person being treated can more simply and easily update the settings of his / her choice and perform each operation with the settings of his / her choice.

[0075] For example, in the second modified example, when the first setting switch 341 and the predetermined switch 35 are pressed simultaneously, the control unit 5 stores the settings of each treatment action collectively in the storage unit 4. In other words, pressing the first setting switch 341 and the predetermined switch 35 simultaneously corresponds to the operation of the first storage switch 321 in FIG.

[0076] On the other hand, when only the first setting switch 341 is pressed, the control unit 5 calls up the settings of each treatment action stored by simultaneously pressing the first setting switch 341 and a predetermined switch 35, and performs the treatment action with the called up settings. In other words, pressing only the first setting switch 341 corresponds to the operation of the first call switch 331 in FIG. 3.

[0077] However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the function of simultaneously pressing the first setting switch 341 and the predetermined switch 35 is reversed to the function of pressing the first setting switch 341. In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which the settings of each treatment operation are stored collectively by pressing only the first setting switch 341, and the latest settings of each treatment operation are called up by simultaneously pressing the first setting switch 341 and the predetermined switch 35.

[0078] <2. Notes> The above-described embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the technical scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the description of the above-described embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications that fall within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0079] <3. Summary> The embodiments described thus far will be summarized below.

[0080] For example, the massage machine 100 disclosed herein may include: A body support unit 1 that supports a seated person to be treated; A plurality of treatment elements 2 for treating a treatment area; input units 3, 3a, and 3b capable of accepting input operations; A memory unit 4 that stores settings of the treatment operation by the treatment element 2; A control unit 5 for controlling the treatment operation; Equipped with The input units 3, 3a, and 3b include: A plurality of adjustment switches 31 for adjusting the treatment intensity of the treatment element 2 during the treatment operation; A memory switch 32 for storing settings including the treatment intensity of the treatment operation being performed in the memory unit 4; A call switch 33 for calling up the settings of the treatment operation stored in the memory unit 4; having The control section 5 is configured to carry out the treatment action based on the setting of the treatment action called up when the call switch 33 is operated (first configuration).

[0081] The massage machine 100 of the first configuration is as follows: The adjustment switch 31 is further capable of adjusting the position of each of the treatment heads 2, The settings of the treatment action stored in the storage unit 4 may be configured to include the positions of the treatment elements 2 (second configuration).

[0082] The massage machine 100 having the first or second configuration described above has the following features: The adjustment switch 31 can further adjust the posture of the body support unit 1, The control unit 5 may be configured to store the posture of the body support unit 1 in the memory unit 4 by operating the memory switch 32 (third configuration).

[0083] The massage machine 100 having any one of the first to third configurations described above has the following features: The input units 3, 3a, and 3b may have a configuration including a plurality of pairs of the corresponding memory switch 32 and the call switch 33 (fourth configuration).

[0084] The massage machine 100 having any one of the first to third configurations described above has the following features: The memory switch 32 and the call switch 33 corresponding to the memory switch 32 are the same switch 34, The control unit 5 is The settings of the treatment operation are stored or recalled by pressing and holding the same switch 34 for a long time. The other may be implemented by pressing the same switch 34 (fifth configuration). [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 100 (chair type) massage machine 101 Seat area 102 Backrest 1021 Pillow part 1022 Treatment Unit 1023 Guide rail 1024 Massage ball 103 Vertical section 104 Armrest 105 Ottoman 106 Actuators 1071 Solenoid valve group 1072 Pump 1073 Airbags 1 Body support part 2 Treatment child 3, 3a, 3b input section 31 Adjustment switch 311 Intensity adjustment switch 3111 Intensity increase switch 3112 Intensity reduction switch 312 Position adjustment switch 3121 1st position adjustment switch 3122 Second position adjustment switch 313 Treatment selection switch 314 Seat adjustment switch 3141 Backrest tilt switch 3142 Backrest Standing Switch 3142 Backrest tilt switch 3143 1st Ottoman Rotation Switch 3144 2nd Ottoman Rotation Switch 32 Memory Switch 321 First Memory Switch 322 Second Memory Switch 323 3rd Memory Switch 33 Call switch 331 First call switch 332 Second call switch 333 3rd call switch 34 Setting Switch 341 First setting switch 342 Second setting switch 343 Third setting switch 35 Prescribed Switch 4 Storage section 5. Control section Ja Backrest rotation axis Jb Ottoman Rotating Shaft

Claims

1. A body support section that supports a seated person to be treated; A plurality of treatment elements for treating a treatment area; An input unit capable of receiving an input operation; A storage unit that stores settings of the treatment operation by the treatment element; A control unit for controlling the treatment operation; Equipped with The input unit includes: a plurality of adjustment switches for adjusting the treatment intensity of the treatment element during the treatment operation; A memory switch for storing settings including a treatment intensity of the treatment operation being performed in the memory unit; A call switch for calling up the settings of the treatment operation stored in the memory unit; having The control unit performs the treatment operation based on settings of the treatment operation called up when the call switch is operated.

2. The adjustment switch is further capable of adjusting the position of each of the treatment elements, The massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the settings of the treatment action stored in the storage unit include positions of the treatment elements.

3. The adjustment switch is further capable of adjusting the posture of the body support, The massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit stores the posture of the body support unit in the memory unit in response to an operation of the memory switch.

4. The massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the input section includes a plurality of pairs of the memory switch and the call switch corresponding to each other.

5. The memory switch and the call switch corresponding to the memory switch are the same switch, The control unit is The setting of the treatment operation is stored or recalled by pressing and holding the same switch, 4. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the other of the massage functions is performed by pressing the same switch.

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