Massager and massage device

Abstract

To use a mobile terminal even in a therapy of a hand.SOLUTION: A massager 100 comprises: a therapy device part 101 detachable from a hand of a user 500; and a terminal holding part 102. The terminal holding part 102 is disposed on the outside of the therapy device part 101 and holds a mobile terminal 200. The therapy device part 101 has a therapy unit 1 and a power supply unit 4. The therapy unit 1 is disposed on at least one side of the palm and the back of the hand and applies therapy to the hand of the user 500. The power supply unit 4 supplies power to the therapy unit 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Hand massagers that stimulate the hands placed inside have been known. For example, the hand massager disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a dome-shaped housing into which the user can insert their hands. An airbag is placed inside the housing. This hand massager applies pressure to the palm, back of the hand, and fingers of the user by expanding and contracting the airbag. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-31792 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the hand massager of Patent Document 1 performs treatment while the user's hand, including the fingers, is housed inside the housing. Therefore, the user cannot perform other actions with the arm during treatment, and in particular cannot grasp anything with that hand. Meanwhile, in recent years, many people have been using mobile devices such as smartphones during their free time. However, with the hand massager of Patent Document 1, although users would like to use their mobile device during treatment, it is difficult to do so because the arm cannot be used during treatment.

[0005] Furthermore, the hand massager in Patent Document 1 receives power directly from a commercial power source. Therefore, power can only be supplied within the reach of the power cord. For example, hand treatment cannot be performed in places where the power cord cannot reach, such as when out and about. This means that users are restricted in their movements during treatment and cannot receive hand treatment during spare time, such as during their commute.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to enable a mobile terminal to be used even while a hand is being treated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a massage machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a treatment device unit that can be attached to and detached from a user's hand, and a terminal holding unit. The terminal holding unit is arranged outside the treatment device unit and holds a mobile terminal. The treatment device unit has a treatment unit and a power supply unit. The treatment unit is arranged on at least one side of the palm or the back of the hand, and treats the user's hand. The power supply unit supplies power to the treatment unit.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, a massage device according to one aspect of the present invention is capable of attaching the above-mentioned massage machine. The massage device includes an armrest portion for supporting the arm of a user. The armrest portion has an attachment portion. The attachment portion is capable of detachably attaching the massage machine.

[0009] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following embodiments. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, a mobile terminal can be used even while a hand is being treated. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a massage machine according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the massage machine according to the first embodiment; [Figure 3] Cross-sectional view of the massage machine according to the first embodiment [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the configuration of the massage machine according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5]FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a massage machine according to a first embodiment; [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another example of the configuration of the support portion; [Figure 7] Cross-sectional view showing another example of the configuration of the leg portion [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of a massage machine according to a second embodiment. [Figure 9] A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a massage machine according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an external view showing a configuration example of a massage machine according to a third embodiment; [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an external view showing an example of a massage system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of a massage system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the mounting portion; [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of mounting the massage machine according to the third embodiment to a chair-type massage device. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another example of mounting the massage machine according to the third embodiment to the chair-type massage device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that in this specification, directions in the massage machine 100 are referred to as a first direction D1, a second direction D2, and a third direction D3, which are perpendicular to each other. Also, in this specification, the direction from the end to the center of any component in any one direction may be referred to as the "inward" direction, and the direction from the center to the end in that direction may be referred to as the "outward" direction. For example, in any component, the direction from the end to the center in the first direction D1 may be referred to as the "inward direction of the first direction D1." The direction from the center to the end in the first direction D1 may be referred to as the "outward direction of the first direction D1." Note that the above-mentioned designations also apply to other directions. For example, the second direction D2 and the third direction D3 of the massage machine 100 may be similarly designated as the up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-back direction of the massage device 600 (described later). However, the above-mentioned items are used merely for the purpose of explanation and are not intended to limit the names of actual directions.

[0013] 1. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the massage machine 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of how the massage machine 100 is used. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the massage machine 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the configuration of the massage machine 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system of the massage machine 100 according to the first embodiment. Note that FIG. 1 is rotated 180 degrees around the first direction D1 compared to FIG. 2 (and FIG. 6 described later) to make it easier to understand the internal structure of the massage machine 100.

[0014] The massager 100 is a portable hand massager that massages the hands of the user 500, and can hold the mobile terminal 200. In this embodiment, the mobile terminal 200 is a smartphone, but is not limited to this example. The mobile terminal 200 may be a device other than a smartphone, as long as it is a device that the user 500 can carry.

[0015] The massage machine 100 includes a treatment device section 101 and a terminal holding section 102.

[0016] The treatment device unit 101 is detachable from the hand of the user 500. In this specification, "detachable" means that it can be attached and detached. For example, the housing 2 of the treatment device unit 101 has an insertion part 20 through which the hand of the user 500 is inserted. A terminal holding part 102 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 2. The user 500 can wear the treatment device unit 101 of the massage machine 100 by inserting their hand into the housing 2.

[0017] The treatment device section 101 of the massage machine 100 includes a treatment section 1, a housing 2, an air pump 3, and a power supply section 4.

[0018] The treatment unit 1 is disposed on at least one side of the hand of the user 500 in a first direction D1 and extends in a second direction D2. That is, the treatment unit 1 is disposed on at least one side of the palm and the back of the hand of the user 500, and treats the hand of the user 500. Note that, hereinafter, the treatment unit 1 on the one side D1a of the first direction may be referred to as the "treatment unit 1U," and the treatment unit 1 on the other side D1b of the first direction may be referred to as the "treatment unit 1D."

[0019] The power supply unit 4 supplies power to components of the massage machine 100 that require power (such as the treatment unit 1). For example, the power supply unit 4 includes a battery 40 (see FIG. 5). The battery 40 is a rechargeable secondary battery, and in this embodiment is a Li-ion battery. The battery 40 can be charged by receiving power from an external source by connecting a power supply terminal such as a USB terminal to the external connection terminal 41 (see FIGS. 1 and 5).

[0020] The terminal holding unit 102 is disposed outside the treatment device unit 101 and holds the mobile terminal 200. The terminal holding unit 102 has a rectangular shape in a plan view seen from the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the mobile terminal 200 is held by fitting into a recess 1022 surrounded by a peripheral wall portion 1021 of the terminal holding unit 102. However, the form of the terminal holding unit 102 is not limited to this example. For example, the terminal holding unit 102 may be an adhesive gel sheet disposed on the outer surface of the treatment device unit 101. The adhesive gel sheet adheres to the mobile terminal 200 in a peelable manner and holds the mobile terminal 200.

[0021] The massage machine 100 of this embodiment can be worn on the hand of the user 500 and has a built-in power supply unit 4. Therefore, the massage machine 100 does not necessarily require a direct power supply from a commercial power source. In other words, the massage machine 100 can operate using power supplied directly from a commercial power source, but can also operate using power supplied from the power supply unit 4 without receiving power from a commercial power source. Therefore, the user 500 can receive hand treatment using the worn massage machine 100 without being restricted in movement. For example, the user 500 can use the massage machine 100 on the train during his or her commute to work.

[0022] Furthermore, the massage machine 100 can hold the mobile terminal 200 outside the treatment device unit 101 that accommodates the hand of the user 500. This eliminates the need for the user 500 to fix the mobile terminal 200 in a position separate from the massage machine 100, and the user 500 can easily view content on the mobile terminal 200 by bringing the massage machine 100 close to a position where the user can easily see it. Furthermore, since the mobile terminal 200 does not move relative to the treatment device unit 101, the user 500 can operate the mobile terminal 200 with the free hand even when one hand is being treated. Therefore, the user 500 can use the mobile terminal 200 even when the hand is being treated.

[0023] Preferably, the width W1 of the treatment device unit 101 in the longitudinal direction of the terminal holding unit 102 is equal to or smaller than the width W2 of the terminal holding unit 102 (see FIG. 1). In this embodiment, the longitudinal direction is the third direction D3. The width W1 is the maximum distance between one end (e.g., the end on the one side of the third direction D3a) and the other end (e.g., the end on the other side of the third direction D3b) of the treatment device unit 101 in the longitudinal direction. The width W2 is the maximum distance between one end (e.g., the end on the one side of the third direction D3a) and the other end (e.g., the end on the other side of the third direction D3b) of the terminal holding unit 102 in the longitudinal direction. In other words, the width W1 of the treatment device unit 101 (particularly the housing 2) in the third direction D3 is equal to or smaller than the width W2 of the terminal holding unit 102 in the third direction D3. This allows the size of the massage machine 100 in the third direction D3 to be reduced, thereby enabling the massage machine 100 to be made more compact. However, the above example does not exclude a configuration in which width W1 is greater than width W2.

[0024] Next, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the treatment units 1 of the treatment device section 101 are arranged on both sides in the first direction D1 of the hand of the user 500 extending in the second direction D2.

[0025] However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the treatment unit 1 may be disposed on one side of the first direction D1 intersecting with the second direction D2 with respect to the hand of the user 500 extending in the second direction D2. In other words, the treatment unit 1 may be disposed on one side between the palm and the back of the hand of the user 500. In this case, the treatment device unit 101 of the massage machine 100 preferably further includes a cushion member 10. The cushion member 10 is disposed on the other side between the palm and the back of the hand of the user 500, and is in elastic contact with the hand of the user 500. The material of the cushion member 10 is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, rubber, high-resilience urethane, or the like.

[0026] In FIG. 4, the treatment unit 1 is disposed on the palm side of the user 500 (i.e., the side in one first direction D1a). The cushion member 10 is disposed on the back side of the hand of the user 500 (i.e., the side in the other first direction D1b). However, this is not limiting, and the two may be disposed in reverse. That is, the treatment unit 1 may be disposed on the back side of the hand of the user 500 (i.e., the side in the other first direction D1b). Furthermore, the cushion member 10 may be disposed on the palm side of the user 500 (i.e., the side in the one first direction D1a).

[0027] In this way, when one of the palm and the back of the hand of the user 500 is treated, the other side is appropriately softly received by the elastic force of the cushion member 10. Therefore, the user 500 can receive a comfortable treatment even if the treatment unit 1 is not positioned on either the palm side or the back side of the hand.

[0028] However, the above example does not exclude a configuration in which the treatment unit 1 is placed on one side of the palm or the back of the hand and the cushion member 10 is not placed on the other side. In other words, the cushion member 10 may be omitted.

[0029] The treatment unit 1 also has treatment elements 11. The treatment elements 11 press against the hands of the user 500. In this embodiment, the treatment elements 11 include inflatable and deflated airbags 111. In FIG. 1, the airbags 111 are respectively arranged on base units 21U and 21D, which will be described later. Hereinafter, the airbag 111 arranged on the base unit 21U may be referred to as the "airbag 111U," and the airbag 111 arranged on the base unit 21D may be referred to as the "airbag 111D." The airbags 111U and 111D may also be collectively referred to as the airbags 111.

[0030] The airbag 111 presses against the hand of the user 500 by inflating in the first direction D1. An air inlet 1111 of the airbag 111 is connected to an air pump 3 via an electromagnetic valve 1112. The air pump 3 supplies air to the airbag 111. The electromagnetic valve 1112 is provided between the air inlet 1111 and the air pump 3, and switches between communication and cut-off between the two. An exhaust port 1113 of the airbag 111 is connected to the outside of the massage machine 100 via an electromagnetic valve 1114 (see FIG. 5). The electromagnetic valve 1114 is provided at the exhaust port 1113, and switches between communication and cut-off between the exhaust port 1113 and the outside. The air pump 3, the electromagnetic valve 1112, and the electromagnetic valve 1114 may be included in the treatment unit 1.

[0031] For example, when the solenoid valve 1112 connects the air intake port 1111 to the air pump 3, air is supplied from the air pump 3 to the airbag 111 via the solenoid valve 1112. This causes the airbag 111 to inflate. At this time, the solenoid valve 1114 blocks communication between the exhaust port 1113 and the outside.

[0032] Furthermore, when the solenoid valve 1114 connects the exhaust port 1113 to the outside, the air in the airbag 111 is released to the outside via the solenoid valve 1114. At this time, the solenoid valve 1112 blocks communication between the air intake port 1111 and the air pump 3. This causes the airbag 111 to deflate. Furthermore, when the solenoid valves 1112 and 1114 block communication between the airbag 111 and the air pump 3 and the outside, the amount of air in the airbag 111 is maintained.

[0033] The treatment unit 1 further includes a pressure sensor 12. The pressure sensor 12 is disposed between the base units 21U and 21D and the hand of the user 500, and detects the pressing force of the treatment element 11. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 , the pressure sensor 12 extends in a direction intersecting the first direction D1 and is disposed between the airbag 111 and the inner surface of the housing 2 in the first direction D1 (for example, the surface of the base units 21U and 21D on the airbag 111 side in the first direction D1). When the airbag 111 presses the hand of the user 500, a reaction force acts on the airbag 111 toward the inner surface of the housing 2. The pressure sensor 12 detects the pressure exerted on itself by the reaction force as the pressing force of the airbag 111 against the hand of the user 500. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the pressure sensor 12 may be disposed between the hand of the user 500 and the airbag 111, or may be disposed inside the airbag 111. In the former case, the pressure sensor 12 can directly detect the pressing force of the airbag 111 against the hand of the user 500. In the latter case, the pressure sensor 12 detects the internal pressure of the airbag 111 pressing against the hand of the user 500 as the pressing force of the airbag 111 against the hand of the user 500.

[0034] Preferably, the treatment element 11 of the treatment unit 1 further has a protrusion 112 that locally presses against the hand of the user 500 (see FIG. 3). The protrusion 112 protrudes inward in the first direction D1 (i.e., toward the hand of the user 500) from the inner surface of the airbag 111 in the first direction D1. For example, one or more protrusions 112 that protrude in the other first direction D1b are arranged on the surface of the airbag 111U on the other first direction D1b side. One or more protrusions 112 that protrude in the one first direction D1a are arranged on the surface of the airbag 111D on the one first direction D1a side. Due to the arrangement of the protrusions 112, the hand of the user 500 is locally and strongly pressed by the protrusion 112 when the airbag 111 is inflated, and thus receives a stronger stimulus. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can more comfortably treat the hand of the user 500.

[0035] In the present embodiment, the protrusion 112 is disposed over the entire area of ​​the inner surface of the airbag 111 in the first direction D1. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the protrusion 112 is disposed over only a partial area of ​​the inner surface of the airbag 111 in the first direction D1. For example, the protrusion 112 may be disposed in an area of ​​the inner surface of the airbag 111U in the first direction D1 that presses the bases of the fingers of the palm. The finger bases refer to the areas around the third joints of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, that is, the joints at the bases of these fingers. The protrusion 112 may also be disposed in an area of ​​the inner surface of the airbag 111U in the first direction D1 that presses the ball of the palm. The protrusion 112 may also be disposed in an area of ​​the inner surface of the airbag 111 in the first direction D1 that presses the meridians and acupuncture points (pressure points) of the hand. By pressing the meridians and acupuncture points (pressure points) with the protrusions 112, the massager 100 can provide a more comfortable massage to the hands of the user 500.

[0036] Furthermore, the protrusions 112 may be of any size. For example, at least some of the protrusions 112 may be larger than the thickness of the fingers as viewed from the palm or the back of the hand (in other words, the width of the fingers in the short direction). Furthermore, in order to press the palm and the back of the hand as a whole, the protrusions 112 may be approximately the same size as the area of ​​the palm or the back of the hand. Alternatively, at least some of the protrusions 112 may be smaller than the thickness of the fingers as viewed from the palm or the back of the hand (in other words, the width of the fingers in the short direction) in order to facilitate localized pressure on meridians, acupuncture points (pressure points), fingers, etc.

[0037] The shape of the protrusions 112 is not limited. For example, at least some of the protrusions 112 may have a cylindrical shape as shown in Fig. 1 or a prismatic shape. Alternatively, at least some of the protrusions 112 may have a shape that is a part of a sphere, or may have a hemispherical shape.

[0038] However, the above example does not exclude a configuration in which the protrusion 112 is not provided on at least one of the airbag 111U and the airbag 111D.

[0039] Preferably, the treatment element 11 further includes a heater 13 (see FIG. 5). The heater 13 is disposed, for example, between the hand of the user 500 and the airbag 111, and heats the hand of the user 500 to provide thermal treatment. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the treatment element 11 does not include the heater 13.

[0040] In addition, the treatment element 11 may further include a roller that can press and treat the hand of the user 500 by rolling.

[0041] Next, in this embodiment, the housing 2 has a rectangular cylindrical shape extending in the second direction D2, and the hand of the user 500 can be inserted inside it (i.e., inside the insertion portion 20). However, without being limited to this example, the housing 2 may have a cylindrical shape extending in the second direction D2, or a shape (for example, a U-shape or a C-shape) that surrounds the hand of the user 500 with a portion discontinued when viewed from the second direction D2.

[0042] In this embodiment, the housing 2 of the treatment device section 101 has a pair of base portions 21U, 21D in the first direction D1, a pair of side wall portions 22L, 22R in the third direction D3, and a pair of support portions 23F, 23B in the second direction D2.

[0043] The pair of base portions 21U, 21D face each other in the first direction D1, sandwiching the hand of the user 500. Each base portion 21U, 21D extends in a direction intersecting the first direction D1, and in the present embodiment, extends in the second direction D2 and the third direction D3. Each base portion 21U, 21D has a recess 211U, 211D and a covering portion 212U, 212D. The recess 211U, 211D accommodates at least a portion of the treatment unit 1. The covering portion 212U, 212D extends in a direction intersecting the first direction D1 and covers the opening of the recess 211U, 211D. The covering portion 212U, 212D is expandable and contractible in response to the pressure of the treatment element 11 against the hand of the user 500. For example, the covering portions 212U and 212D expand in response to the inflation of the airbag 111, and contract in response to the deflation of the airbag 111.

[0044] For example, in the base portion 21U, the recess 211U is recessed in the first direction D1a on the surface of the base portion 21U in the other first direction D1b. The treatment unit 1U is disposed between the base portion 21U and the hand of the user 500. More specifically, the treatment unit 1U is housed in the recess 211U. The covering portion 212U is disposed further in the first direction D1b than the treatment unit 1U, and covers the end of the recess 211U on the other first direction D1b side that opens into the other first direction D1b.

[0045] The base part 21U is disposed between the terminal holding part 102 and the hand of the user 500. In this embodiment, the terminal holding part 102 is disposed on the surface of the base part 21U on one side in the first direction D1a. A peripheral wall part 1021 of the terminal holding part 102 protrudes in the one side in the first direction D1a from the outer edge of the surface of the base part 21U on the one side in the first direction D1a and extends along the outer edge. The mobile terminal 200 is held by the terminal holding part 102 by being fitted inside the peripheral wall part 1021. Note that in this embodiment, the terminal holding part 102 (particularly the peripheral wall part 1021) is integral with the base part 21U.

[0046] However, without being limited to this example, the terminal holding unit 102 may be detachable from the treatment device unit 101. For example, the peripheral wall 1021 may be detachable from the surface of the base unit 21U on the one side in the first direction D1a. Alternatively, the detachable terminal holding unit 102 may be a bottomed cylindrical shape composed of the peripheral wall 1021 and a plate-like bottom covering the end of the peripheral wall 1021 on the other side in the first direction D1b. Furthermore, the means for attaching the terminal holding unit 102 to the surface of the base unit 21U on the one side in the first direction D1a is not particularly limited.

[0047] By making the terminal holding unit 102 detachable, when the user 500 is not operating the mobile terminal 200 during treatment, the user 500 can use the massage machine 100 by removing the terminal holding unit 102 from the treatment device unit 101. This allows the user 500 to use the massage machine 100 in a lighter and more compact state. Also, the user 500 can attach the terminal holding unit 102 to the treatment device unit 101 at a desired timing. For example, since the terminal holding unit 102 can be attached even during treatment, the user 500 can freely operate the mobile terminal 200.

[0048] In the present embodiment, the peripheral wall 1021 is cylindrical and extends in the first direction D1, extending seamlessly around the entire periphery of the bottom 1023 of the terminal holding part 102 as viewed from the first direction D1. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The peripheral wall 1021 may extend along the periphery of the bottom 1023 as viewed from the first direction D1, while having one or more slits in a portion of the periphery. The peripheral wall 1021 may also be disposed at both ends in the second direction D2 of the periphery of the bottom 1023 as viewed from the first direction D1. In this case, the terminal holding part 102 holds the mobile terminal 200 by sandwiching it in the second direction D2. The peripheral wall 1021 may also be disposed at both ends in the third direction D3 of the periphery of the bottom 1023 as viewed from the first direction D1. In this case, the terminal holder 102 holds the mobile terminal 200 by pinching it in the third direction D3.

[0049] Furthermore, the base portion 21D is positioned further in the first direction D1b than the base portion 21U, and in particular is positioned opposite the base portion 21U with the hand of the user 500 sandwiched between them. In the base portion 21D, the recess 211D is recessed in the first direction D1b on the surface of the base portion 21D on the side facing the first direction D1b. The treatment portion 1D is positioned between the base portion 21D and the hand of the user 500. More specifically, the treatment portion 1D is housed in the recess 211D. The covering portion 212D is positioned further in the first direction D1a than the treatment portion 1D, and covers the end portion of the recess 211D on the first direction D1a side that opens into the first direction D1a.

[0050] The pair of side walls 22L, 22R are erected at the ends of the bases 21U, 21D in the third direction D3 and extend in the second direction D2. In this embodiment, the third direction D3 is a direction perpendicular to the opposing direction of the bases 21U, 21D and the insertion direction of the user's hand through the insertion portion 20. The opposing direction is parallel to the first direction D1, and the insertion direction is parallel to the second direction D2. An end of the side wall 22L on the one side of the first direction D1a is connected to an end of the base 21U on the one side of the third direction D3a. An end of the side wall 22L on the other side of the first direction D1b is connected to an end of the base 21D on the one side of the third direction D3a. An end of the side wall 22R on the one side of the first direction D1a is connected to an end of the base 21U on the other side of the third direction D3b. The end portion of the side wall portion 22R on the one side in the third direction D3a on the other side in the first direction D1b is connected to the end portion of the base portion 21D on the other side in the third direction D3b.

[0051] A hollow storage section 221 is disposed in at least one of the pair of side wall sections 22L, 22R. The storage section 221 communicates with the recesses 211U, 211D and stores the air pump 3, the power supply section 4, etc. (see FIG. 1, etc.). In this embodiment, the storage section 221 is disposed in the side wall section 22L.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pair of support portions 23F, 23B are plate-shaped and extend outward from the end of the base portion 21U in the insertion direction of the insertion portion 20 (i.e., the second direction D2). In other words, the pair of support portions 23F, 23B extend outward in the second direction D2 from the end of the base portion 21U in the second direction D2 and expand in the third direction D3. For example, the support portion 23F extends in the second direction D2a from the end of the base portion 21U on the second direction D2a side. The support portion 23B extends in the second direction D2b from the end of the base portion 21U on the second direction D2b side. The support portions 23F, 23B face the end of the treatment unit 1D arranged on the base portion 21D side in the insertion direction (i.e., the second direction D2) in the first direction D1.

[0053] When the treatment unit 1 is pressed, the hand of the user 500 is pressed inward in the first direction D1. For example, when the treatment unit 1D is pressed, the hand is pressed in one of the first directions D1a. Here, the width in the short direction (second direction D2 in FIGS. 2 and 6) of the mobile terminal 200 such as a smartphone is the same as the width of the base unit 21U in the second direction D2 and is smaller than the width from the fingertips to the wrist. Therefore, the tip side of the hand (such as the fingertips) and the wrist side (such as the thenar eminence, hypothenar eminence, and thenar eminence of the palm) protrude outward in the second direction D2 from the treatment unit 1 arranged on the base unit 21U. The thenar eminence refers to the raised part near the base of the thumb. The hypothenar eminence refers to the raised part near the base of the little finger. The thenar eminence refers to the base of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.

[0054] Therefore, by arranging the support parts 23F, 23B opposite the end part of the treatment unit 1D in the second direction D2 in the first direction D1, it is possible to prevent the tip and wrist parts of the hand, which are pushed in the first direction D1a by the pressure of the treatment unit 1D, from moving in the first direction D1a. In other words, the tip and wrist parts of the hand, which are pushed in the first direction D1a, are restricted in their movement in the first direction D1a by contact with the support parts 23F, 23B. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can sufficiently treat the entire hand of the user 500, including the tip and wrist parts, with the treatment unit 1D.

[0055] In the present embodiment, the base ends (inner ends in the second direction D2) of the supports 23F, 23B are disposed in the center in the first direction D1 of the end face of the base portion 21U in the second direction D2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). However, the positions of the base ends of the supports 23F, 23B in the first direction D1 are not limited to this example. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another configuration example of the supports 23F, 23B. As shown in FIG. 6, the base end of at least one of the supports 23F, 23B may be disposed at the end on the other side in the first direction D1b of the end face of the base portion 21U in the second direction D2, or may extend outward in the insertion direction (i.e., the second direction D2) of the insertion portion 20 from the end on the other side in the first direction D1b of the base portion 21U, for example, as shown in FIG. 6. 6, the support units 23F, 23B can reduce the range of movement of the distal end and wrist side portions of the hand of the user 500 in the first direction D1a due to the pressure of the treatment unit 1D. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can more fully treat the entire hand of the user 500 with the treatment unit 1D.

[0056] Preferably, at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B can be housed in either the base portion 21U or the insertion portion 20.

[0057] For example, at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B can be bent toward the inside of the insertion portion 20. As a result, at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B may be accommodated inside the insertion portion 20. In particular, at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B can rotate inward in the first direction D1 about an axis that passes through an inner end of the support portion 23F, 23B in the second direction D2 and extends in the third direction D3. For example, the support portion 23F may be rotatable toward the other first direction D1b side about an axis that passes through a base end of the support portion 23F (i.e., the end on the other second direction D2b side) and extends in the third direction D3. Furthermore, the support portion 23B may be rotatable toward the other first direction D1b side about an axis that passes through a base end of the support portion 23B (i.e., the end on the one second direction D2a side) and extends in the third direction D3.

[0058] Alternatively, at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B may be slidable inward in the second direction D2 and housed inside the base portion 21U.

[0059] Alternatively, at least one of the support parts 23F, 23B may be detachable from the base part 21U. For example, at least one of the support parts 23F, 23B is attached as shown in Fig. 2 or 6 when the massage machine 100 is treating the hand of the user 500, and is detached from the base part 21U when the massage machine 100 is not in use. Preferably, the detached at least one of the support parts 23F, 23B is attachable to any part of the housing 2 (for example, a side surface in the third direction D3, a surface on the other side of the first direction D1b, etc.) to prevent loss or the like.

[0060] In this way, for example, when the massage machine 100 is not in use (for example, when the treatment device section 101 is not attached to the hand), the size of the support sections 23F, 23B in the second direction D2 can be reduced. Therefore, the treatment device section 101 can be made compact.

[0061] However, the above examples do not exclude a configuration in which at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B cannot rotate in the other first direction D1b. Also, the above examples do not exclude a configuration in which at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B cannot slide inward in the second direction D2, and do not exclude a configuration in which at least one of the support portions 23F, 23B cannot be removed from the base portion 21U.

[0062] Next, the treatment device section 101 of the massage machine 100 further includes a communication section 51, an operation section 52, a power supply section 53, a power generation section 54, a memory section 6, and a control section 7 (see FIG. 5). Preferably, at least some of these are disposed in the accommodation section 221 of the treatment device section 101, for example.

[0063] Furthermore, the communication unit 51 can communicate with the mobile terminal 200. The communication unit 51 is connected to the mobile terminal 200 by wireless means such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or by wired means. In this way, the massage machine 100 can send and receive data to and from the mobile terminal 200. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can operate in cooperation with the mobile terminal 200 by mutual communication, and can also communicate with the network 201 and external devices (for example, the information server device 300) through the mobile terminal 200. Furthermore, the user 500 can input operations for the massage machine 100 from the mobile terminal 200.

[0064] Preferably, the communication unit 51 can communicate with the network 201 and an external information server device 300 via the mobile terminal 200 (see FIG. 5). By communicating with the external information server device 300 that transmits information related to the massage machine 100, the massage machine 100 can receive, for example, new application data, update data for already acquired applications, etc. The applications include, for example, a treatment program for the treatment unit 1, a control program for the power supply unit 53, and a control program for the power generation unit 54.

[0065] However, the above example does not exclude a configuration in which communication unit 51 can communicate with network 201 and external information server device 300 without going through mobile terminal 200. For example, communication unit 51 may be able to communicate with network 201 and external information server device 300 directly by wireless communication means such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or by wired communication means such as a LAN cable.

[0066] Preferably, the treatment device unit 101 of the massage machine 100 further includes a biosensor 14 that detects biometric information of the user 500, and can transmit the detection results of the biosensor 14 to the mobile terminal 200 through the communication unit 51. In this way, the massage machine 100 can detect biometric information such as the pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature of the user 500, and transmit the detection results to the mobile terminal 200. This allows the user 500 to check his or her own physical condition on the mobile terminal 200 using an application that uses biometric information.

[0067] More preferably, the treatment unit 1 performs treatment based on the biometric information of the user 500 stored in the mobile terminal 200. In this way, the massage machine 100 can perform treatment based on the biometric information by operating in cooperation with the mobile terminal 200 through the communication unit 51.

[0068] The operation unit 52 receives operation input from the user 500 and outputs a signal based on the operation input to the control unit 7. The operation input includes, for example, turning the massage machine 100 on / off, selecting a treatment pattern, adjusting the intensity of the treatment, etc. The operation input may also include an input transmitted to the mobile terminal 200 via the communication unit 51.

[0069] The power feeding unit 53 can supply power from the power supply unit 4 to the mobile terminal 200. For example, in this embodiment, the massage machine 100 can supply power from the battery 40 of the power supply unit 4 to the mobile terminal 200. The power feeding unit 53 may be capable of wirelessly feeding power to the mobile terminal 200, or may be capable of feeding power to the mobile terminal 200 via a wired connection. In this way, the massage machine 100 can charge the mobile terminal 200 with power supplied from the battery 40 of the power supply unit 4. In other words, the user 500 can use the battery 40 of the massage machine 100 as a mobile battery. Therefore, the user 500 can continue to use the mobile terminal 200 even if the amount of stored power in the mobile terminal 200 becomes low.

[0070] The power generation unit 54 includes power generation devices such as a vibration power generation device 541 and a solar power generation device 542, and supplies the generated power to the power supply unit 4. The solar power generation device 542 converts received sunlight into electricity. The vibration power generation device 541 converts vibration energy generated by the reciprocating movement of the hand wearing the massage machine 100 into electricity. The vibration power generation device 541 can be, for example, a magnetic power generation device using electromagnetic induction, a power generation device using electrostatic induction, a power generation device using the inverse magnetostriction effect, or a power generation device using the piezoelectric effect. By providing the vibration power generation device 541, the user 500 can supply power to the power supply unit 4 (particularly the battery 40) of the massage machine 100 by applying vibrations to the massage machine 100.

[0071] Furthermore, by providing the power generation unit 54, the massage machine 100 can reduce the power consumption rate of the power supply unit 4 due to treatment, power supply to the mobile terminal 200, etc. Furthermore, even when the massage machine 100 is not activated, the power generation unit 54 can charge the battery 40 of the power supply unit 4. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can reduce the effort required to charge the battery 40 using an external power supply.

[0072] The above examples do not exclude a configuration in which the massage machine 100 does not include at least one of the communication unit 51, the operation unit 52, the power supply unit 53, and the power generation unit .

[0073] Next, the storage unit 6 is a non-transitory storage medium that retains stored information even when the power supply is stopped. The storage unit 6 stores, for example, programs and data required for the control unit 7 to control the operation of the massage machine 100.

[0074] The control unit 7 controls the components that need to be controlled in the massage machine 100. For example, the control unit 7 controls the treatment unit 1 (especially the solenoid valves 1112, 1114, the heater 13, etc.), the air pump 3, the power supply unit 4, the communication unit 51, the operation unit 52, the power supply unit 53, and the power generation unit 54. These controls are performed based on, for example, the detection signal output from the pressure sensor 12, data transmitted to and received from the mobile terminal 200 via the communication unit 51, and the operation input signal output from the operation unit 52.

[0075] For example, in the massage machine 100, the treatment elements 11 are controlled based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12. In this embodiment, the control unit 7 controls the air pump 3 and the solenoid valves 1112 and 1114 of the treatment unit 1 based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12. In this way, the massage machine 100 can detect the pressing force of the treatment elements 11 against the hand of the user 500 from the detection result of the pressure sensor 12, and can adjust the treatment intensity of the treatment elements 11 based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12.

[0076] In addition, the massage machine 100 may further include legs 24 that support the treatment device unit 101 on a predetermined surface. The legs 24 are arranged, for example, on a surface on the other side of the first direction D1b of the housing 2 (base unit 21D). Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the legs 24 are foldable. And / or, the legs 24 may be storable within the treatment device unit 101 (particularly the base unit 21D of the housing 2). In this way, the user 500 can place the massage machine 100 on any placing surface such as a table by pulling out the stored legs 24. Therefore, the user 500 can receive treatment with the massage machine 100 placed on it, even when not operating the mobile terminal 200.

[0077] 3 and 4, the legs 24 are arranged on both sides of the third direction D3. However, this is not limiting, and the legs 24 may be arranged on only one side of the third direction D3. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing another configuration example of the legs 24a. For example, the legs 24a may be arranged on the third direction D3b side of the surface of the housing 2 on the first direction D1b side. In this case, the right end of the legs 24a may be arranged so as to be foldable at the end of the third direction D3b side of the surface of the housing 2 on the first direction D1b side as shown in FIG. 7, and / or may be arranged so as to be storable within the treatment device unit 101. Alternatively, the legs 24a may be arranged on the third direction D3a side of the surface of the housing 2 on the first direction D1b side. In this case, the end portion of the leg portion 24a on the one side of the third direction D3a may be arranged so as to be foldable at the end portion on the one side of the third direction D3a of the surface on the other side of the first direction D1b of the housing 2, and / or may be arranged so as to be storable within the treatment device portion 101.

[0078] As described above, by arranging the legs 24, 24a on only one side in the third direction D3, when placing the massage machine 100 on a placement surface, the surface of the mobile terminal 200 on the one side D1a in the first direction can be tilted toward the opposite side of the legs 24, 24a in the third direction D3 (for example, toward the other side D3b in the third direction in FIG. 7). Therefore, when using the massage machine 100 in a placed state, the user 500 can easily operate the mobile terminal 200 with the hand opposite to the hand being treated by the massage machine 100, and can easily view the mobile terminal 200.

[0079] The minimum rotation angle θ of the legs 24, 24a arranged on one side in the third direction D3 relative to the surface of the housing 2 on the other side in the first direction D1b is set to be greater than 0° and less than 90°. When θ=0°, the surface of the mobile terminal 200 on the one side in the first direction D1a does not tilt in the third direction D3. When θ>90°, the surface of the mobile terminal 200 on the one side in the first direction D1a falls to the side opposite the legs 24, 24a in the third direction D3. Furthermore, it becomes difficult to operate and view the mobile terminal 200.

[0080] 2. Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the massage machine 100 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control system of the massage machine 100 according to the second embodiment. In the following, configurations of the second embodiment that differ from the first embodiment will be described. Furthermore, the same components as those in the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals, and descriptions of the same configurations as those in the first embodiment may be omitted.

[0081] In the second embodiment, the distance between the pair of base units 21U, 21D in the first direction D1 is adjustable. For example, the treatment device unit 101 further includes a movable mechanism 8. The movable mechanism 8 adjusts the distance between the pair of base units 21U, 21D in the first direction D1 in response to, for example, an operation input signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 200 via the communication unit 51 or an operation input signal output from the operation unit 52. The movable mechanism 8 is disposed on at least one of the pair of side wall units 22L, 22R in the third direction D3.

[0082] In this embodiment, the movable mechanism 8 is an actuator that can expand and contract in the first direction D1. However, the movable mechanism 8 is not limited to this example, and may be any mechanism that can move one of the pair of base portions 21U, 21D relative to the other in the first direction D1, such as a ball screw mechanism.

[0083] 8 and 9, each movable mechanism 8 includes a rod 81, a housing portion 82, and a drive unit 83. The rod 81 extends in the first direction D1. An end portion of the rod 81 on one side in the first direction D1a is coupled to the base portion 21U. The housing portion 82 surrounds and houses a portion of the rod 81 on the other side in the first direction D1b. In FIG. 8, the housing portion 82 is a recessed portion disposed at an end portion of the side wall portions 22L, 22R on the one side in the first direction D1a, and recessed in the other side in the first direction D1b. The drive unit 83 is controlled by the control unit 7 and moves the rod 81 together with the base portion 21U in the first direction D1 relative to the housing portion 82.

[0084] This allows the user 500 to appropriately adjust the distance between the pair of base portions 21U, 21D that sandwich the hands of the user 500. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can comfortably accommodate the hands of the user 500 within the treatment device section 101 without the hands being excessively sandwiched between the pair of base portions 21U, 21D.

[0085] Preferably, the movable mechanism 8 is controlled and driven based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12. That is, the control unit 7 adjusts the gap between the pair of base portions 21U, 21D by driving the movable mechanism 8 based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12.

[0086] The massage machine 100 can detect the pressing force of the base parts 21U, 21D against the hand of the user 500 (i.e., the pressure with which the pair of base parts 21U, 21D sandwich the hand of the user 500) from the detection result of the pressure sensor 12. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can sandwich the hand of the user 500 between the pair of base parts 21U, 21D with appropriate pressure by driving and controlling the movable mechanism 8 based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12.

[0087] In FIG. 8, the movable mechanism 8 is disposed at the end of the side wall portions 22L, 22R on the one side in the first direction D1a. However, this is not limiting, and the movable mechanism 8 may be disposed at the end of the side wall portions 22L, 22R on the other side in the first direction D1b. In this case, the end of the rod 81 on the other side in the first direction D1b is connected to the base portion 21D. The accommodation portion 82 surrounds and accommodates the portion of the rod 81 on the one side in the first direction D1a. The accommodation portion 82 is a recess disposed at the end of the side wall portions 22L, 22R on the other side in the first direction D1b, and is recessed in the one side in the first direction D1a. The drive unit 83 is controlled by the control unit 7 and moves the rod 81 together with the base portion 21D in the first direction D1 relative to the accommodation portion 82.

[0088] In the above-described first and second embodiments, an example of using the massage machine 100 alone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the massage machine 100 may be attached to the armrest of a chair or the like on which the user 500 can sit.

[0089] 3. Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 10 to 15. Fig. 10 is an external view showing a configuration example of a massage machine 100 according to the third embodiment. Fig. 11 is an external view showing an example of a massage system 700 according to the third embodiment. Fig. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the massage system 700 according to the third embodiment. Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of an attachment portion 644. Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing an example of attachment of the massage machine 100 according to the third embodiment to a chair-type massage apparatus 600. Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing another example of attachment of the massage machine 100 according to the third embodiment to a chair-type massage apparatus 600.

[0090] In the third embodiment, the configuration different from the first and second embodiments will be mainly described. The same components as those in the first and second embodiments may be assigned the same reference numerals. Furthermore, the description of the same configuration as those in the first and second embodiments may be omitted.

[0091] The massage system 700 of the third embodiment includes the massage machine 100 and a chair-type massage device 600. The chair-type massage device 600 is a massage device to which the massage machine 100 can be attached.

[0092] A user 500 can be seated on the chair-type massage device 600. Note that, hereinafter, the chair-type massage device 600 may be simply referred to as the "massage device 600." In addition, in the third embodiment, the front side (front side) as viewed from the user 500 seated on the massage device 600 with a backrest 620 (described later) in an upright position is referred to as the "front" and the rear side (back side) as the "rear." Furthermore, the direction from one of the front and rear to the other is referred to as the "front-to-rear direction." Furthermore, the upper side (head side) as viewed from the user 500 seated on the massage device 600 with the backrest 620 in an upright position is referred to as the "upper side," and the lower side (leg side) as the "lower side." Furthermore, the direction from one of the upper and lower positions to the other is referred to as the "up-down direction." In addition, the left side as seen from the user 500 seated on the massage machine 100 with the backrest 620 in an upright position is referred to as the "left side," and the right side is referred to as the "right side." Furthermore, the direction from one of the left and right sides to the other is referred to as the "left-right direction." However, the above matters are used merely for the purpose of explanation and are not intended to limit the names of actual directions, etc.

[0093] The massage machine 100 can be attached to the massage apparatus 600, and in detail, can be attached to an attachment portion 644 of an armrest portion 640 (described later) (see FIGS. 11, 14, and 15). In this case, the attachment portion 644 can detachably attach the massage machine 100. In the third embodiment, with the massage machine 100 attached to the attachment portion 644, the user 500 can view (the display screen of) the mobile terminal 200 held by the terminal holding portion 102. For example, the massage machine 100 is attached so that the end portion of the terminal holding portion 102 on one side D1a in the first direction (i.e., the display screen of the mobile terminal 200) faces upward (see FIG. 14). Alternatively, the massage machine 100 is attached so that the end portion of the terminal holding portion 102 on one side D1a in the first direction (i.e., the display screen of the mobile terminal 200) faces at least inward in the left-right direction (see FIG. 15).

[0094] In this way, by attaching the massage machine 100 to the attachment portion 644 of the armrest portion 640, movement due to vibrations or the like during treatment operation of the massage machine 100 is prevented. Therefore, the user 500 can receive treatment for his / her hands with the massage machine 100 while looking at the mobile terminal 200 (display screen) in a relaxed state with his / her arm rested on the armrest portion 640. In other words, the user 500 can use the mobile terminal 200 even while receiving treatment for his / her hands. Furthermore, the user 500 can also receive treatment from the massage machine 100 while receiving treatment from the massage device 600.

[0095] Preferably, the massage machine 100 is arranged so that its position in the front-rear direction on the attachment portion 644 can be adjusted. That is, the attachment portion 644 holds the massage machine 100 movably in the direction in which the armrest portion 640 extends along the arm of the user 500 (for example, the front-rear direction). In this way, the user 500 can adjust the position of the massage machine 100 in the front-rear direction relative to the armrest portion 640 according to his / her physique (particularly the length of his / her arm). This allows the user 500 to place the massage machine 100 in a position in the front-rear direction that suits his / her physique. Therefore, the user 500 can receive a hand massage from the massage machine 100 while looking at the mobile terminal 200 (display screen) in a relaxed state with his / her arm rested on the armrest portion 640. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the position of the massage machine 100 in the front-rear direction on the attachment portion 644 cannot be adjusted.

[0096] In the massage system 700 of the third embodiment, the massage machine 100 is a component separate from the massage device 600. However, without being limited to this example, the massage machine 100 may be a component of the massage device 600.

[0097] <3-1. Massager 100> Next, a configuration example of the massage machine 100 according to the third embodiment will be described. For example, as shown in Fig. 10, the massage machine 100 according to the third embodiment further includes an attachment member 9. The attachment member 9 can be detachably attached to the massage device 600. In detail, the attachment member 9 is arranged on the surface of the base portion 21D of the housing 2 on the other side D1b in the first direction. The massage machine 100 can be attached to the armrest portion 640 by engaging the attachment member 9 with an attachment portion 644 of the massage device 600.

[0098] The mounting member 9 has a base portion 91, a pillar portion 92, and a head portion 93. The base portion 91 protrudes in the other first direction D1b from the surface of the base portion 21D on the other first direction D1b side. In this embodiment, the base portion 91 is disposed in the center of the surface. However, the position of the base portion 91 on the surface is not limited to this example. The pillar portion 92 extends from the base portion 91 in the other first direction D1b and supports the head portion 93. In other words, the end of the pillar portion 92 extending in the first direction D1 on the one first direction D1a side is connected to the base portion 91. The end of the pillar portion 92 extending in the first direction D1 on the other first direction D1b side is connected to the head portion 93. The head portion 93 is plate-shaped and extends in a direction intersecting the first direction D1. Note that the present invention is not limited to the above example, and the base portion 91 may be omitted.

[0099] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 10, the thickness (width in the first direction D1) of the head portion 93 decreases toward the one side of the third direction D3a. In other words, the plane of the head portion 93 on the other side of the first direction D1b inclines toward the one side of the first direction D1a as it decreases toward the one side of the third direction D3a. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the thickness of the head portion 93 does not decrease toward the one side of the third direction D3a. For example, the thickness of the head portion 93 may be constant across the third direction D3.

[0100] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the attachment member 9 is disposed integrally with the base portion 21D and cannot be removed from the base portion 21D. However, without being limited to this example, the attachment member 9 may be detachable from the base portion 21D. In this case, the means for attaching the attachment member 9 to the base portion 21D is not particularly limited. For example, the two may be connected by magnetic means, or by means such as engagement, press-fitting, or hooking. By making the attachment member 9 detachable from the base portion 21D, for example, when using the massage machine 100 alone, the attachment member 9 can be removed from the housing 2.

[0101] By removing the attachment member 9 from the attachment receiving portion 644, the massage machine 100 can be used alone. In addition, by removing the attachment member 9 at this time, it is possible to prevent the attachment member 9 from interfering with the use of the massage machine 100. For example, the user 500 can use the massage machine 100 without the attachment member 9 coming into contact with an external object or the user's 500's body.

[0102] Furthermore, when the massage machine 100 is attached to the massage device 600, the attachment member 9 is attached to the base portion 21D of the housing 2. This allows the user 500 to use the massage machine 100 with the massage machine 100 attached to, for example, the armrest 640. Therefore, the user 500 can use the massage machine 100 with the arm resting on the armrest 640.

[0103] In addition, in the third embodiment, the communication unit 51 of the massage machine 100 is preferably capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 200 and the massage device 600 .

[0104] <3-2.Massage device 600> Next, a configuration example of the massage device 600 will be described.

[0105] The massage device 600 includes a seat portion 610 , a backrest portion 620 , a pair of left and right standing portions 630 , a pair of left and right armrest portions 640 , and an ottoman 650 .

[0106] The seat 610 supports the buttocks and thighs of the user 500 seated on the massage device 600. The backrest 620 is disposed on the rear side of the seat 610 and supports the torso (e.g., shoulders, hips, and back) of the user 500. The backrest 620 is rotatable relative to the seat 610 about a backrest rotation axis Ja (see FIG. 11) extending in the left-right direction. A treatment unit 621 and a guide frame 622 are built into the backrest 620. The treatment unit 621 is capable of treating the torso of the user 500. The guide frame 622 supports the treatment unit 621 so that it can move up and down. The standing portions 630 are erected on both left-right sides of the seat 610 and support armrests 640. The armrests 640 are disposed above the standing portions 630 and support the arms (particularly the forearms and hands) of the user 500. The pair of left and right armrests 640 are symmetrical to each other. The armrests 640 may be fixed to the upper ends of the standing portions 630, or may be disposed so as to be movable in the front-rear direction relative to the upper ends of the standing portions 630. The ottoman 650 is disposed near the front end of the seat portion 610 and accommodates the lower legs and feet of the user 500. The ottoman 650 is rotatable about an ottoman rotation axis Jb (see FIG. 11) extending in the left-right direction. The ottoman 650 is provided with an airbag (not shown). The lower legs of the user 500 are treated by the inflation and deflation of the airbag.

[0107] The massaging device 600 further includes an input unit 660, a storage unit 670, a control unit 680, a communication unit 691, and a power supply unit 692 (see FIG. 12). The input unit 660 receives an operation input from the user 500 or the like, and outputs a signal based on the operation input to the control unit 680. The storage unit 670 is a non-transitory storage medium that retains stored information even when the power supply is stopped. The storage unit 670 stores, for example, programs and data required for the control unit 680 to control the operation of the massaging device 600. The control unit 680 is disposed, for example, below the seat 610, and controls each component of the massaging device 600 based on a signal output from the input unit 660, etc.

[0108] Furthermore, the control unit 680 can control the massage machine 100 in accordance with an operation input received by the input unit 660 through communication with the massage machine 100 (communication unit 51 thereof) via the communication unit 691. In this way, the user 500 can operate the massage machine 100 in accordance with an operation input to the input unit 660 provided in the massage device 600, for example, without having to input to the operation unit 52 of the massage machine 100 during treatment. For example, the user 500 can select a treatment mode of the massage machine 100 in accordance with the operation input. Therefore, the user 500 can operate the massage machine 100 more easily.

[0109] The communication unit 691 can communicate with the massage machine 100 (the communication unit 51 thereof). The communication unit 691 is connected to the communication unit 51 by wireless means such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or by wired means. In this way, the massage device 600 can send and receive data to and from the massage machine 100. Therefore, the massage device 600 can operate in cooperation with the massage machine 100 through mutual communication. In addition, the user 500 can also operate the massage machine 100 by operating the input unit 660 of the massage device 600.

[0110] The power supply unit 692 is electrically connected to a commercial power grid via, for example, an outlet, and supplies power to components of the massage device 600 that require power.

[0111] In addition, the massage device 600 further includes an actuator group, an air pump, and an electromagnetic valve group, all of which are not shown. The actuator group includes a plurality of actuators, such as a backrest actuator that rotates the backrest 620 and an ottoman actuator that rotates the ottoman 650. The electromagnetic valve group includes a plurality of electromagnetic valves. Some of the electromagnetic valves are provided between the air pump and the airbag group provided in the massage device 600, and switch between communication and cut-off between the two. Other of the electromagnetic valves are provided between the airbag group and the outside, and switch between communication and cut-off between the two.

[0112] <3-3. Armrest 640> Next, a configuration example of the armrest 640 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the armrest 640 has a base 641, side walls 642, a ceiling 643, an attachment portion 644, and a cable 645. The base 641 is disposed at the upper end of the standing portion 630 and extends in the front-to-rear direction. The arms (particularly the forearms) of the user 500 can be placed on the upper surface of the base 641. The side walls 642 protrude upward from the outer ends of the base 641 in the left-to-right direction and extend in the front-to-rear direction. The ceiling 643 protrudes inward in the left-to-right direction from the upper ends of the side walls 642 and extends in the front-to-rear direction. On the upper surface of the base 641, the side walls 642 and the ceiling 643 are disposed rearward of the attachment portion 644.

[0113] The top surface of the base 641, the side wall 642, and the ceiling 643 form a recess 6401 capable of accommodating the forearm of the user 500 (see FIG. 13, etc.). The recess 6401 is recessed outward in the left-right direction and extends in the front-rear direction. Both ends of the recess 6401 in the front-rear direction are open outward in the front-rear direction.

[0114] Preferably, treatment elements for treating a body part (such as a forearm) of the user 500 accommodated in the recess 6401 are arranged on the inner surface of the recess 6401. For example, in this embodiment, airbags (reference numerals omitted) are arranged on at least one of the upper surface of the base 641, the inner surfaces in the left-right direction of the side wall 642, and the lower surface of the ceiling 643.

[0115] The attachment portion 644 is disposed at the front of the upper surface of the base portion 641. The massage machine 100 can be detachably attached to the attachment portion 644.

[0116] The mounting portion 644 has a sensor 6440 , a groove portion 6441 , a flange portion 6442 , a side plate 6443 , and a plate portion 6444 .

[0117] The sensor 6440 is disposed on the massage device 600 side and detects the attachment of the massage machine 100 to the attachment portion 644. The detection result of the sensor 6440 is output to the control unit 680. As a result, the control unit 680 of the massage device 600 can control the massage machine 100 when the attachment of the massage machine 100 is detected. Note that this is not limiting, and the sensor 6440 may be disposed on the massage machine 100 side. In this case, the detection result of the sensor 6440 is output to the control unit 7, and is also output to the control unit 680 of the massage device 600 through communication between the communication units 51 and 691.

[0118] In this way, the control unit 680 of the massage device 600 can control the treatment operation of the massage machine 100. Furthermore, the control unit 7 or the control unit 680 can synchronize the treatment of the massage machine 100 with the treatment of the massage device 600. For example, either of the control units 7, 680 can inflate and deflate at least one of the airbags arranged in the massage device 600 (for example, an airbag arranged on the inner surface of the recess 6401) in synchronization with the treatment operation of the massage machine 100. Furthermore, when the attachment of the massage machine 100 is detected, either of the control units 7, 680 can operate the massage machine 100 in accordance with an operation input received by the input unit 660 of the massage device 600.

[0119] By performing the above-described control, the massage machine 100 and the massage device 600 can perform a more effective massage. Note that synchronizing the treatment by the massage machine 100 and the treatment by the massage device 600 is not limited to the above, and also includes, for example, changing the timing of the treatment by the massage machine 100 and the treatment by the massage device 600.

[0120] The groove 6441 is disposed on the upper surface of the base 641, is recessed downward, and extends in the front-rear direction. The front end of the groove 6441 opens forward. The groove 6441 can accommodate the mounting member 9 (particularly the pillar 92 and the head 93) of the massage machine 100. The accommodated mounting member 9 can move in the front-rear direction within the groove 6441. In this way, the user 500 can easily adjust the front-rear position of the massage machine 100 by moving the mounting member 9 along the groove 6441.

[0121] The flange 6442 protrudes in the left-right direction from the inner surface of the groove 6441 facing the left-right direction and extends in the front-rear direction. When the mounting member 9 is housed in the groove 6441, the flange 6442 functions to prevent the mounting member 9 (head portion 93 thereof) from coming off upward.

[0122] The side plates 6443 protrude upward from outer left and right ends of the front portion of the upper surface of the base 641 and extend in the front-rear direction.

[0123] The plate portion 6444 is disposed at the outer left-right end of the base portion 641, and in this embodiment, is disposed laterally inward of the side plate 6443. The plate portion 6444 is connected to the outer left-right end of the base portion 641 and is rotatable about a first axis J1. The first axis J1 extends at least in the front-rear direction along the connection portion with the base portion 641. When the massage machine 100 is not attached to the attachment portion 644, the plate portion 6444 can be rotated downward. At this time, the plate portion 6444 covers the groove portion 6441 and the flange portion 6442 from above. When the groove portion 6441 and the flange portion 6442 are exposed, the plate portion 6444 is rotated upward.

[0124] The plate portion 6444 has a first plate portion 6445 and a second plate portion 6446 .

[0125] The first plate portion 6445 is a plate-shaped member extending in the front-rear direction and in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. An outer edge portion of the first plate portion 6445 along the first axis J1 is connected to at least one of the outer edge portion in the left-right direction of the front portion of the upper surface of the base portion 641 and the lower edge portion of the inner surface in the left-right direction of the side plate 6443. Furthermore, the first plate portion 6445 is rotatable relative to the base portion 641 and the side plate 6443 in the circumferential direction based on the first axis J1. Note that, although the first plate portion 6445 is not detachable from the base portion 641 in this embodiment, this is not limiting and the first plate portion 6445 may be detachable from the base portion 641. In other words, the plate portion 6445 may be either detachable or non-detachable from the base portion 641.

[0126] The second plate portion 6446 is a plate-shaped member that spreads out from the front end portion of the first plate portion 6445, and is rotatable in the circumferential direction about a second axis J2 relative to the first plate portion 6445. The second axis J2 extends along the front end portion of the first plate portion 6445.

[0127] As described above, the first plate portion 6445 is rotatable about the first axis J1 relative to the base portion 641 and the side plate 6443. The second plate portion 6446 is rotatable about the second axis J2 relative to the first plate portion 6445. Furthermore, the outer edge of the second plate portion 6446 is not connected to the base portion 641 and the side plate 6443. As a result, when the massage machine 100 is not attached to the attachment member 9, the plate portion 6444 can be rotated downward to cover the upper end of the groove portion 6441 as shown in FIG. 13 . This prevents the hand and wrist of the user 500 from hitting the groove portion 6441 and the flange portion 6442. Furthermore, when the massage machine 100 is attached to the attachment member 9, the plate portion 6444 can be rotated upward to the vicinity of the side plate 6443 to expose the upper end of the groove portion 6441. Therefore, for example, by fitting the attachment member 9 of the massage machine 100 into the groove portion 6441, the massage machine 100 can be attached to the attachment portion 644.

[0128] Preferably, at least one of the first plate portion 6445 and the second plate portion 6446 is made of a magnetic material such as metal. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which neither the first plate portion 6445 nor the second plate portion 6446 is made of a magnetic material.

[0129] The cable 645 can be connected to the massage machine 100, and in this embodiment, is arranged on the front surface of the side wall portion 642. However, the arrangement of the cable 645 is not limited to this example. The cable 645 may be arranged on the upper surface of the base portion 641 or in the vicinity of the groove portion 6441, for example.

[0130] The cable 645 can be connected to, for example, the external connection terminal 41 of the massage machine 100, and by connecting to the massage machine 100, power can be supplied from the power supply unit 692 of the massage device 600 to the power supply unit 4 of the massage machine 100. In other words, the massage device 600 can be electrically connected to the massage machine 100 and can supply power to the massage machine 100. In this way, the massage device 600 can supply power to the power supply unit 4 of the massage machine 100 with the massage machine 100 attached to the attachment portion 644. Therefore, the massage device 600 can operate the massage machine 100 by power supply via the cable 645. In addition, the massage device 600 can also charge the battery 40 of the massage machine 100 by power supply via the cable 645.

[0131] In addition, the cable 645 may be connectable to the mobile terminal 200. In this case, the cable 645 may be capable of supplying power to the mobile terminal 200. In other words, the massage device 600 may be electrically connectable to the mobile terminal 200 and may be capable of supplying power to the mobile terminal 200.

[0132] Furthermore, without being limited to the above example, the armrest 640 may have a connection terminal into which one end of another cable can be inserted instead of the cable 645. In this case, the other end of the other cable can be connected to the external connection terminal 41 of the massage machine 100 or the mobile terminal 200.

[0133] <3-4. Installation example of massager 100> Next, a first and a second installation example of the massage machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0134] <3-4-1. First installation example> 14, the massage machine 100 can be attached to the attachment portion 644 of the armrest 640 by fitting the attachment member 9 into the groove 6441. For example, the attachment member 9 is inserted into the opening at the front end of the groove 6441 and slid rearward to fit into the groove 6441. The massage machine 100 can be removed from the attachment portion 644 of the armrest 640 by sliding the attachment member 9 forward and removing it from the opening at the front end of the groove 6441.

[0135] When the mounting member 9 is fitted into the groove 6441, the flange 6442 is located above the head 93 and faces in the up-down direction the surface of the head 93 on one side in the first direction. Therefore, the flange 6442 can prevent the head 93 from slipping out of the groove 6441 upward.

[0136] In the first installation example, the massage machine 100 is installed on the installation target portion 644 with one side D1a of the first direction of the terminal holding portion 102 (i.e., the display screen of the mobile terminal 200) facing at least upward. Therefore, the user 500 can receive treatment from the massage machine 100 while looking at the display screen of the mobile terminal 200 with his / her arm resting on the armrest portion 640.

[0137] Furthermore, the front-rear position of the massage machine 100 relative to the armrest 640 can be adjusted by the direction and amount of sliding of the mounting member 9 relative to the groove 6441. This allows the user 500 to adjust the distance between his / her eyes and the massage machine 100. Therefore, the user 500 can receive treatment from the massage machine 100 while looking at the display screen of the mobile terminal 200 at an appropriate distance.

[0138] <3-4-2. Second installation example> Furthermore, the attachment portion 644 of the massage machine 100 can hold the massage machine 100 in a manner that allows the posture of the massage machine 100 to be adjusted. For example, the attachment portion 644 holds the massage machine 100 in a manner that allows the user 500 to arbitrarily adjust the orientation of the display screen of the mobile terminal 200 held on the massage machine 100.

[0139] At this time, the display screen of the mobile terminal 200 held by the massage machine 100 can face the backrest part 620, and preferably can face (particularly the face of) the user 500. In other words, the massage machine 100 is adjustably disposed with respect to the massage device 600 so that the display screen of the mobile terminal 200 faces the direction of the backrest part 620 (the direction of the face of the user 500).

[0140] 15, the massage machine 100 can be detachably attached to a plate portion 6444 that has been rotated upward. For example, the massage machine 100 can be attached to the attachment portion 644 of the armrest 640 by attaching the attachment member 9 to the plate portion 6444 that has been raised upward. For example, with the first plate portion 6445 rotated upward and leaning against the side plate 6443, the surface of the head portion 93 on the other side D1b of the first direction is detachably attached to the second plate portion 6446.

[0141] In the second installation example, the user 500 can install the massage machine 100 on the installation portion 644 of the armrest 640 with the mobile terminal 200 (the display screen) facing inward at least in the left-right direction by installing the massage machine 100 on the plate portion 6444 rotated upward. This prevents the massage machine 100 from moving due to vibrations during treatment. Therefore, the user 500 can receive treatment for his / her hands with the massage machine 100 while relaxing with his / her arm rested on the armrest 640 and looking at the mobile terminal 200 (the display screen).

[0142] At this time, by rotating the second plate portion 6446 inward in the left-right direction, the first direction D1a side of the terminal holding portion 102 (i.e., the display screen of the mobile terminal 200) can be tilted backward. In this way, the user 500 can more easily view the display screen of the mobile terminal 200.

[0143] The means for attaching the head unit 93 to the second plate unit 6446 is not particularly limited. For example, the second plate unit 6446 may be made of a magnetic material, and a magnet may be disposed on the head unit 93. In this case, the head unit 93 can be attached to the second plate unit 6446 by the magnetic attraction of the magnet to the second plate unit 6446 made of a magnetic material. Alternatively, an adhesive member may be disposed on the surface of the head unit 93 on the other side of the first direction D1b. Alternatively, the massage machine 100 may have either a hook or a hooked portion instead of the attachment member 9. In this case, the other of the hook and the hooked portion is disposed on the plate unit 6444. In this case, the massage machine 100 can be attached to the plate unit 6444 by the hooking structure of the hook and the hooked portion.

[0144] <5. Notes> The above describes an embodiment of the present invention. Note that the above embodiment is merely an example, 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 these modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

[0145] <6. Summary> The following will provide an overview of the embodiments described so far.

[0146] For example, the massager 100 disclosed herein may: a treatment device unit 101 that can be attached to and detached from the hand of a user 500; a terminal holding unit 102 arranged outside the treatment device unit 101 and holding a mobile terminal 200; Equipped with The treatment device section 101 includes: A treatment unit 1 that is arranged on at least one side of the palm and the back of the hand and treats the hand of a user 500; a power supply unit 4 for supplying power to the treatment unit 1; The configuration (first configuration) has the above.

[0147] Furthermore, the massage machine 100 of the first configuration described above has the following features: The treatment device unit 101 further includes a housing 2 having an insertion portion 20 through which the hand of the user 500 is inserted and on whose outer surface the terminal holding portion 102 is disposed, The housing 2 is a base portion 21U disposed between the terminal holding portion 102 and the hand of the user 500; Plate-shaped support portions 23F and 23B extending from the end of the base portion 21U toward the outside in the insertion direction (for example, the second direction D2) relative to the insertion portion 20; and The treatment unit 1 may be arranged between the base unit 21U and the hand of the user 500 (second configuration).

[0148] In addition, the massage machine 100 having the first or second configuration described above has the following features: a biosensor 14 for detecting biometric information of a user 500; a communication unit 51 capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 200; The third configuration may further include the above.

[0149] In addition, the massage machine 100 having any one of the first to third configurations described above has the following features: The power supply unit 4 includes a rechargeable battery 40, The battery 40 may be configured to supply power to the mobile terminal 200 (fourth configuration).

[0150] In addition, the massage machine 100 having any one of the first to fourth configurations described above has the following features: The treatment unit 1 includes: A treatment element 11 that presses the hand of a user 500; a pressure sensor 12 for detecting the pressing force of the treatment head 11; and The massaging head 11 may be configured to be driven and controlled based on the detection result of the pressure sensor 12 (fifth configuration).

[0151] In addition, the massage machine 100 having any of the first to fifth configurations described above has the following features: The massage device 600 may further include an attachment member 9 that is detachably attachable to the massage device 600 (sixth configuration).

[0152] The massage device 600 disclosed herein also includes: A massage device 600 to which the massage machine 100 of any one of the first to sixth configurations can be attached, An armrest 640 is provided to support the arm of the user 500, The armrest portion 640 has a mounting portion 644 to which the massage machine 100 can be detachably mounted (seventh configuration).

[0153] Furthermore, the massage device 600 of the seventh configuration has the following features: The attached portion 644 may be configured to hold the massage machine 100 movably in the direction in which the armrest portion 640 extends along the arm of the user 500 (eighth configuration).

[0154] Furthermore, the massage device 600 having the seventh or eighth configuration described above has the following features: The attached portion 644 may be configured to hold the massage machine 100 movably in the direction in which the armrest portion 640 extends along the arm of the user 500 (for example, the front-rear direction) (ninth configuration).

[0155] Furthermore, the massage device 600 having any of the seventh to ninth configurations described above has the following features: The configuration may be such that the massage device 100 is electrically connectable to the massage device 100 and is capable of supplying power to the massage device 100 (tenth configuration). [Explanation of symbols]

[0156] 100 Massage Machines 101 Treatment Device Section 102 Terminal holder 1021 Peripheral wall section 1022 recess 1023 Bottom 1, 1U, 1D Treatment Department 10 Cushion member 11 Treatment child 111, 111U, 111D Airbag 1111 Air supply port 1112 Solenoid valve 1113 Exhaust port 1114 Solenoid valve 112 Protrusion 12 Pressure Sensor 13 Heater 14 Biometric sensors 2. Case 20 Insertion part 21U, 21D base section 211U, 211D recess 212U, 212D coating part 22L,22R side wall part 221 Storage Unit 23F,23B Support part 24,24a Legs 3. Air pump 4 Power supply section 40 Battery 41 External connection terminal 51 Communications Department 52 Operation section 53 Power supply unit 54 Power Generation Department 541 Vibration Power Generation Device 542 Photovoltaic Devices 6 Memory section 7 Control Unit 8 Movable mechanism 81 Rod 82 Storage unit 83 Drive unit 9 Mounting material 91 Daibu 92 Support part 93 Head 200 mobile devices 201 Network 300 Information Server Device 500 users 600 Massage Device 610 Seat part 620 Backrest 621 Treatment Unit 622 Guide Frame 630 Standing section 640 Armrest 6401 Recess 641 Daibu 642 Side wall 643 Ceiling 644 Mounting part 6440 Sensor 6441 Groove 6442 Tsuba 6443 Side panel 6444 Board part 6445 1st plate part 6446 2nd plate part 645 Cable 650 Ottoman 660 Input section 670 Storage section 680 Control Unit 691 Communications Department 692 Power supply section 700 Massage System Ja Backrest rotation axis Jb Ottoman rotation axis J1 1st axis J2 2nd axis D1 1st direction D1a First direction one side D1b 1st direction other D2 2nd direction D2a Second direction one way D2b Second direction other D3 Third direction D3a Third direction one way D3b 3rd direction other

Claims

1. a treatment device unit that can be attached to and detached from a user's hand; a terminal holder disposed outside the treatment device unit and holding a mobile terminal; Equipped with The treatment device unit includes: a treatment unit that is disposed on at least one side of the palm and the back of the hand and treats the user's hand; a power supply unit that supplies power to the treatment unit; A massage machine having

2. the treatment device unit further includes a housing having an insertion portion through which a user's hand is inserted and on whose outer surface the terminal holding unit is disposed; The housing includes: a base portion disposed between the terminal holding portion and a user's hand; a plate-shaped support portion extending from an end of the base portion toward an outer side in the insertion direction of the insertion portion; and The massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the treatment unit is disposed between the base unit and the user's hand.

3. a biosensor for detecting biometric information of a user; a communication unit capable of communicating with the mobile terminal; The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

4. the power supply unit includes a rechargeable battery; The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein power is supplied from the battery to the mobile terminal.

5. The treatment unit includes: A treatment element that presses the user's hand; a pressure sensor for detecting the pressing force of the treatment head; and 3. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the treatment elements are controlled based on the detection result of the pressure sensor.

6. The massage machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an attachment member that is detachably attachable to the massage device.

7. A massage device to which the massage machine according to claim 1 or 2 can be attached, An armrest portion is provided to support the arm portion of a user, The armrest portion has a mounting portion to which the massage machine can be detachably mounted.

8. The massage device according to claim 7 , wherein the mounting portion holds the massage machine so as to be movable in a direction in which the armrest extends along the arm of the user.

9. The massage device according to claim 7 , wherein the attachment portion holds the massage machine so that a display screen of the mobile terminal held by the massage machine faces a user.

10. The massage device according to claim 7, which is electrically connectable to the massage machine and capable of supplying power to the massage machine.

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