Head massager

The head massager integrates rotating and vibrating attachments for both head massage and hair care, addressing the limitations of conventional devices by offering dual functionality.

JP2025169644APending Publication Date: 2025-11-14IRIS OHYAMA
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Application Number
JP2024074545
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JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2024-05-01
Publication Date
2025-11-14

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Technical Problem

Conventional head massagers only provide massage functions and do not meet the need for hair care.

Method used

A head massager with detachable attachments for both head massage and hair care, featuring a rotating attachment for scalp massage and a vibrating attachment for hair treatment, integrated with a main body that allows for interchangeable use of these attachments.

Benefits of technology

Enables both head massage and hair care with a single device, providing enhanced versatility and effectiveness through the use of multiple attachments.

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Abstract

To provide a head massager capable of satisfying needs for hair care as well as massaging the head.SOLUTION: A head massager comprises a body, a first attachment attached to the body and having a first protrusion to be brought into contact with a user's head, and a second attachment detachably attached to the body and having a second protrusion to be brought into contact with the user's hair, where the body includes a first actuator for rotating the first attachment and a second actuator for vibrating the second attachment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a head massager. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there have been head massagers that massage the head. Patent Document 1 discloses a head massager that includes two motors: a motor that rotates a rotating assembly, and a vibration motor. One motor rotates the massage head via the rotating assembly to massage the head, and the other motor generates vibrations to provide a relaxing massage to the body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3242914 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the conventional head massager described in Patent Document 1 only discloses a configuration using a specified massage head, and although this massage head can provide a massage effect, it does not meet the need for hair care. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a head massager that not only massages the head but also satisfies hair care needs.

[0006] A head massager according to one aspect of the present invention includes: The main body and a first attachment attached to the main body and having a first protrusion that comes into contact with the user's head; a second attachment that is detachably attached to the main body and has a second protrusion that is brought into contact with the user's hair; The body includes: a first actuator that rotates the first attachment; and a second actuator that vibrates the second attachment.

[0007] According to the head massager as described above, multiple attachments can be used depending on the purpose, making it easy to use and allowing for not only head massage but also hair care.

[0008] In the above head massager, preferably, the main body has a first mounting portion on a lower surface for mounting the first attachment; The second attachment is attached to the main body so as to cover at least a portion of the first mounting portion when viewed from below.

[0009] According to the head massager as described above, the position where the second attachment is attached can be arranged to overlap the position where the first attachment is attached, so that the head massager can be made smaller.

[0010] In the above head massager, preferably, the second attachment is attached to the main body so as to cover the lower surface of the main body, The second protrusion is provided on the underside of the second attachment.

[0011] According to the head massager as described above, it is possible to arrange a large number of second projections over a wide area, and it is possible to achieve a configuration that provides an excellent treatment effect.

[0012] In the above head massager, preferably, The body includes: An outer periphery that is circular when viewed from the bottom; a second mounting portion provided on the outer periphery for mounting the second attachment; The second attachment has a main body mounting portion provided on an inner periphery thereof and connected to the second mounting portion.

[0013] According to the head massager as described above, the second attachment can be stably connected to the main body.

[0014] In the above head massager, preferably, The second attachment is integrally molded.

[0015] According to the head massager described above, it is possible to reduce the number of parts and the number of assembly steps, and it is also possible to improve waterproofing and maintainability.

[0016] In the above head massager, preferably, The second attachment has a rib formed at a position inside the outer periphery so as to abut against the lower surface of the main body.

[0017] According to the head massager as described above, it is possible to prevent the central portion of the second attachment from bending in a concave manner, and to configure the second protrusion to easily contact the user's head and hair with a generally uniform force.

[0018] In the above head massager, preferably, The body has a flat surface on one side.

[0019] According to the head massager as described above, the head massager can be stored with the flat surface facing downwards, so that the head massager can be stored stably and hygienically. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a head massager according to an embodiment. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the head massager according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the head massager of the embodiment with the vibration attachment disassembled. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the head massager of the embodiment with the vibration attachment disassembled. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the head massager of the embodiment in a state where the vibration attachment is removed and the rotation attachment is attached. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the head massager according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a plan view of the head massager of the first modification seen from below. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a head massager according to the second modification. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a head massager according to the second modification. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a head massager according to the third modification. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a vibration attachment according to the fourth modification. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a vibration attachment according to the fifth modification. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a vibration attachment according to the sixth modification. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a side view of the head massager of the seventh modification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, a head massager according to an embodiment and a modified example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention and is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention. In each drawing, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and their description may be omitted.

[0022] [Overall configuration of head massager 1] 1 to 5 are perspective views of the head massager 1. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are perspective views of the head massager 1 seen from different directions, and Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are perspective views of the head massager 1 with the vibration attachment 4 removed from the main body 2. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the head massager 1 with the vibration attachment 4 removed and the rotation attachment 3 attached. In this specification, the side of the main body 2 where the lower surface 25 is located, i.e., the side where the rotation attachment 3 and the vibration attachment 4 are attached to the main body 2, is referred to as the lower side, and the opposite side is referred to as the upper side.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, head massager 1 has a main body 2, to which either a rotation attachment 3 or a vibration attachment 4 can be selectively and detachably attached. Note that rotation attachment 3 corresponds to the "first attachment" of the present invention, and vibration attachment 4 corresponds to the "second attachment" of the present invention.

[0024] [Main unit 2] The main body 2 includes a lower main body portion 21, a connecting portion 22, and an upper main body portion 23. The upper main body portion 23 is located above the lower main body portion 21, and the connecting portion 22 is disposed between the lower main body portion 21 and the upper main body portion 23.

[0025] The upper main body portion 23 is connected to the lower main body portion 21 via the connecting portion 22, and is formed with a smaller diameter than the lower main body portion 21. The connecting portion 22 has a smaller diameter than the upper main body portion 23, and the connecting portion 22 has the smallest diameter of the entire main body 2.

[0026] An operation unit 232 is formed on the top surface 231 of the upper main body unit 23. The operation unit 232 detects an operation by the user and transmits the operation to the control unit 53, and the control unit 53 operates the rotation motor 51 and the vibration motor 52 of the lower main body unit 21 in response to the operation by the user.

[0027] When using the head massager 1, the user holds the connection part 22 between the first finger (thumb) and the second finger (index finger), or between the second finger (index finger) and the third finger (middle finger), and grasps the head massager 1 so that the lower main body part 21 is covered with the palm of the hand. Then, the rotation motor 51 or the vibration motor 52 is operated, and the rotation attachment 3 or the vibration attachment 4 located on the lower side of the main body 2 is brought into contact with the head or hair to perform a head massage or hair care.

[0028] The lower main body 21 is a substantially hemispherical housing, and as shown in FIG. 2, it contains a rotation motor 51 as a first actuator, a vibration motor 52 as a second actuator, a control unit 53, and a storage battery 54. A charging terminal 24 is provided on the side of the lower main body 21. A charging cable can be connected to the charging terminal 24, and the storage battery 54 inside the lower main body 21 is charged with power supplied from the charging cable. The storage battery 54 supplies power to the rotation motor 51 and the vibration motor 52 under the control of the control unit 53, causing them to operate. The control unit 53 is composed of a circuit board and semiconductor devices mounted on the board. The charging terminal 24 is waterproof, preventing short circuits and electric shock even when the head massager 1 is used in a bathroom with water, shampoo, or treatment agent.

[0029] The control unit 53 controls the power supplied from the storage battery 54 to the rotation motor 51 and the vibration motor 52 in response to a user's operation. The rotation motor 51 and the vibration motor 52 are each operated by the power supplied from the storage battery 54.

[0030] The output shaft of the rotation motor 51 is connected to the rotation attachment mounting part 252 as a first mounting part, and by rotation, rotates the rotation attachment 3 via the rotation attachment mounting part 252. The rotation motor 51 may be replaced with an actuator (movable member) other than a motor that rotates when powered.

[0031] Four annular portions 251 and four rotation attachment mounting portions 252 are provided on a circular lower surface 25 that is the lower surface of the lower main body portion 21. The rotation attachment mounting portions 252 are provided on the inside of the annular portions 251, respectively.

[0032] [Rotation attachment 3] The rotating attachment 3 is a flexible resin component with protrusions in the center and on its outer edges (a so-called milk crown shape). When in use, the rotating motor 51 is driven to rotate the rotating attachment 3, causing the protrusions to come into contact with the user's head and massage the user's head. At this time, by simultaneously driving the vibration motor 52 in addition to the rotating motor 51, it is possible to apply fine vibrations to the rotating attachment 3, thereby enhancing the massage effect. The rotating attachment 3 is detachable from the rotating attachment mounting portion 252. The rotating attachment 3 is manually attached and detached by the user. The shape of the rotating attachment 3 is arbitrary, and various shapes may be adopted depending on the application. The protrusions on the rotating attachment 3 correspond to the "first protrusions" of the present invention.

[0033] The vibration motor 52 has a weight with a biased shape attached to its output shaft, and vibrates by rotating, vibrating surrounding objects on which it is placed. Specifically, the vibration motor 52 vibrates the vibration attachment 4 via the entire main body 2 by rotating. The vibration motor 52 may also vibrate not only the vibration attachment 4 but also the rotation attachment 3. The vibration motor 52 may be replaced with an actuator (movable member) other than a motor that vibrates when powered.

[0034] [Vibration attachment 4] The vibration attachment 4 has two lengths of approximately conical protrusions 41a and 41b made of flexible resin and located on almost the entire underside 42 of the vibration attachment main body 47. That is, the vibration attachment 4 is configured to include the vibration attachment main body 47 and the protrusions 41a and 41b. The protrusions 41a and 41b are sometimes collectively referred to as protrusions 41. To reduce the number of parts and assembly steps, the vibration attachment 4 is preferably molded as a single unit. The vibration attachment 4 has these protrusions 41a and 41b on the underside 42, making it a brush-like member. During use, the vibrating protrusions 41a and 41b primarily come into contact with the user's hair, effectively providing a treatment effect to the user's hair. That is, the vibrating brush-like protrusions 41 allow the treatment agent to penetrate evenly into the hair. The protrusions 41a and 41b may be configured to come into contact with the head in addition to the hair, so as to not only provide a treatment effect but also to massage the head. The protrusions 41 of the vibration attachment 4 correspond to the "second protrusions" of the present invention.

[0035] The vibration attachment 4 is detachably attached to a circular outer periphery 261 on the lower side of the lower main body 21 and is attached so as to cover the entire lower surface 25 of the lower main body 21. Specifically, the lower main body 21 has a vibration attachment attachment portion 262 as a second attachment portion that protrudes from the outer periphery 261. The vibration attachment 4 has a groove 44 as a main body attachment portion in an inner periphery wall 48 that is an inner periphery wall portion and connects to the vibration attachment attachment portion 262. The groove 44 has a first groove 441 formed to extend axially, i.e., in the up-down direction, relative to the circular portion of the lower main body 21, and a second groove 442 formed to extend circumferentially relative to the circular portion of the lower main body 21. In other words, the groove 44 extends in an L-shape as shown in FIG. 4 . The vibration attachment mounting portion 262 has a groove formed in the circumferential center that extends in the vertical direction, and a protruding movement-restricting protrusion 443 that extends in the vertical direction is formed in the middle of the second groove portion 442. When the vibration attachment 4 is mounted to the lower main body portion 21, the groove of the vibration attachment mounting portion 262 engages with the movement-restricting protrusion 443, thereby stabilizing the mounting state. Note that a configuration having a vibration attachment mounting portion 262a that does not have a groove may also be used. The head massager 1 of this embodiment has a configuration having two sets of the vibration attachment mounting portion 262 and the groove portion 44, and one set of the vibration attachment mounting portion 262a that does not have a groove and the groove portion 44a that does not have the movement-restricting protrusion 443.

[0036] It should be noted that the above-described mechanism for connecting the vibration attachment 4 and the lower main body portion 21 is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the outer periphery of the lower main body portion 21 itself may function as an attachment portion for attaching the vibration attachment 4. Specifically, a configuration may be adopted in which a flexible protrusion provided on the vibration attachment 4 is inserted into a groove formed in the lower main body portion 21 to engage and connect the two, or a configuration in which the vibration attachment 4 is press-fitted into the lower main body portion 21 to connect the two. In this case, the entire inner periphery near the upper end of the vibration attachment 4 functions as the main body attachment portion.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the head massager 1 to which the vibrating attachment 4 is attached. As shown in FIG. 6 (and FIG. 4), the vibrating attachment 4 has a rib 43 formed on an inner bottom wall 49, which is located inside the inner peripheral wall 48 and is the bottom of the inner periphery, so as to abut against the underside 25 of the lower main body portion 21. The rib 43 is formed cylindrically so as to extend concentrically with the circular vibrating attachment 4 in the up-down direction, i.e., toward the underside 25 of the lower main body portion 21. As described above, the vibrating attachment 4 is flexible, but the presence of the rib 43 prevents the center from bending and concave during use, and the protrusions 41 of the vibrating attachment 4 contact the user's head and hair with a generally uniform force. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the rib 43 is not limited to a circle, and may be any shape, such as annular, rectangular, cross-shaped, or cylindrical, as long as it abuts against the underside 25 of the lower main body portion 21 and functions to prevent bending of the vibrating attachment 4. Furthermore, since the rib 43 abuts against the lower surface 25 of the main body 2, it is possible to appropriately transmit vibrations of the main body 2 to the vibration attachment 4 when the vibration motor 52 is driven.

[0038] The vibration attachment 4 further has a groove 44b on its inner periphery. When the vibration attachment 4 is attached to the lower main body 21, a protrusion (not shown) formed on the outer periphery 261 of the lower main body 21 is inserted into the groove 44b.

[0039] The head massager 1 operates in two different modes depending on the user's operation. In the first mode, the control unit 53 operates the rotation motor 51 to rotate the rotation attachment 3, and in the second mode, the control unit 53 operates the vibration motor 52 to vibrate the vibration attachment 4.

[0040] The main body 2 may be provided with a sensor capable of detecting whether the rotating attachment 3 or the vibrating attachment 4 is attached, and the control unit 53 may operate the rotating motor 51 or the vibrating motor 52 in different modes depending on the detection result. That is, the control unit 53 may control the rotating motor 51 to rotate when the rotating attachment 3 is attached to the main body 2, and the vibrating motor 52 to vibrate when the vibrating attachment 4 is attached to the main body 2.

[0041] With the configuration of this embodiment described above, by changing the attachments, it is possible to perform both hair or head massage and hair care with one device. Specifically, by attaching the rotation attachment 3, you can massage the scalp, etc., and then by changing to the vibration attachment 4, you can perform hair care, etc.

[0042] [Variations] The head massager 1 of the embodiment may be modified as follows: Note that the modifications exemplified here are merely examples, and modifications other than those exemplified here may also be applied.

[0043] FIG. 7 is a plan view of the head massager 1 seen from below to explain Modification 1. In the embodiment, the vibration attachment 4 is formed so as to cover substantially the entire lower surface 25 of the lower main body portion 21, but a rectangular vibration attachment 4a as shown in FIG. 7 may also be used. The vibration attachment 4a has a commonly seen rectangular brush-like shape. When viewed from below, the vibration attachment 4a is arranged so as to cover at least a portion of the multiple rotation attachment mounting portions 252 and the annular portion 251. Therefore, the main body 2 can be made smaller than in a configuration in which the vibration attachment 4a is arranged so as not to overlap with the rotation attachment mounting portions 252 and the annular portion 251.

[0044] 8 and 9 are perspective views of the head massager 1a of Modification 2, with FIG. 8 showing the head massager 1 with its underside facing downwards, and FIG. 9 showing the head massager 1 with its side surface facing downwards. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lower body 21a of the head massager 1a is rectangular parallelepiped, and the side surface has a flat surface 27 that abuts against the surface on which it is placed. By placing the flat surface 27 facing downwards on a substantially horizontal surface, the head massager 1a can be stored in a stable state. This allows the head massager 1a to be stored hygienically without the tips of the attachments abutting against the surface on which it is placed. Furthermore, the tips of the attachments made of resin or the like can be prevented from being deformed or damaged due to long-term storage.

[0045] In addition to the flat surface 27 of the lower main body portion 21a, the end surface of the upper main body portion 23a may be configured to abut on the placement surface. With this configuration, the head massager 1a can be made more stable when placed with its side facing down. This configuration is particularly effective depending on the center of gravity of the head massager 1a, etc.

[0046] 8 and 9, a step 28 may be provided on the lower side of the lower main body portion 21a, with the lower side of this step 28 being smaller than the upper side. In this case, the vibration attachment 4 may be configured to engage with this step portion, thereby connecting the vibration attachment 4 to the lower main body portion 21a. An example of a configuration having such an engaging relationship will be described later.

[0047] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a head massager 1b of Modification 3. Like the head massager 1a of Modification 2 shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, the head massager 1b has a flat surface 27b on its side, and the lower main body 21b is oval-spherical. Even with this configuration, by providing the flat surface 27b, the head massager 1b can be stored with the flat surface 27b facing downwards.

[0048] The head massager may have a shape different from those of the above-described modified examples 1 and 2, and may have a shape having a flat surface 27. Even with this shape, the head massager can be stored with the flat surface 27 facing downwards.

[0049] In another variation, the rib 43 formed on the inside of the vibrating attachment 4 may be a perfect circle, and the vibrating attachment 4 may be connected to the main body 2 via this rib 43. Any connection structure may be used, but for example, the vibrating attachment 4 may have a groove and the lower main body portion 21 may have a protrusion, and these groove and protrusion may be connectable to each other. By adopting such a structure different from the structure in which the vibrating attachment 4 is connected to the lower main body portion 21 at the outer periphery 261, the vibrating attachment 4 can be connected to the lower main body portion 21 with a simple and stable structure even if the vibrating attachment 4 has any shape other than a perfect circle, such as an ellipse, a rectangle, or a polygon.

[0050] Alternatively, the lower main body portion 21 may not have the vibration attachment mounting portion 262 as in the embodiment, and the outer periphery of the lower main body portion 21 and the inner periphery of the vibration attachment 4 may be connected by engagement, fitting, or press-fitting that utilizes the flexibility of the vibration attachment 4. In this case, the inner periphery near the upper end of the vibration attachment 4 functions as the main body mounting portion.

[0051] As another modified example, an operation unit operated by the user may be provided on the lower main body part 21, and when the vibration attachment 4 is attached to the lower main body part 21, the operation unit (operation button) for operating the motor may be covered by the vibration attachment 4, making it impossible for the user to operate it. In this way, a configuration may be adopted in which the operation to rotate the rotation attachment 3 is impossible when the vibration attachment 4 is attached.

[0052] As another modified example, a configuration may be adopted in which the user can operate an operation unit (operation button) for operating the rotation attachment 3 only when the rotation attachment 3 is attached to the lower main body portion 21. In this case, the operation unit may be a button that cannot be physically pressed when the rotation attachment 3 is not attached, or a button that cannot be pressed even if the user tries to press it. Similarly, the vibration attachment 4 may also be configured to include an operation button that allows the user to operate the operation unit for vibrating the vibration attachment 4 only when the vibration attachment 4 is attached to the lower main body portion 21.

[0053] As another modification, the vibration motor 52 may be directly or indirectly connected to the vibration attachment 4, and when the vibration motor 52 rotates, only the vibration attachment 4 vibrates, and the main body 2 does not vibrate.

[0054] Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a vibration attachment 4a of a modified example 4, which is different from the vibration attachment 4 of the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 11, a plurality of uniform, substantially conical protrusions 41c are formed on the lower surface of the vibration attachment 4a.

[0055] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a vibration attachment 4b of a fifth modified example, which is different from the vibration attachment 4 of the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 12, unlike the embodiment and the fourth modified example, a plurality of quadrangular pyramidal protrusions 41d are formed on the lower surface of the vibration attachment 4b so as to be arranged.

[0056] As in the embodiment and the above-mentioned modified example, the protrusion 41 formed on the underside 42 of the vibration attachment body 47 may be of any shape, such as a polygonal pyramid, to come into contact with the hair to provide hair care or to come into contact with the head to provide a massage effect.

[0057] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a vibration attachment 4c of Modification 6, which is different from the vibration attachment 4 of the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 13, a through-hole 45 is formed on the underside of the vibration attachment 4c. By providing such a through-hole 45 in the vibration attachment 4c, the through-hole 45 functions as a drain hole, preventing liquid such as water from remaining inside the vibration attachment 4c, and allowing the head massager 1 to be stored in a clean state.

[0058] Fig. 14 is a conceptual side view of the head massager 1c of the seventh modification. As shown in Fig. 14, the vibration attachment 4d can be attached to the head massager 1c while the rotation attachment 3 remains attached. Compared to the vibration attachment 4 of the embodiment, the vibration attachment 4d is formed longer in the vertical direction, and the rotation attachment 3 can be accommodated in its inner area.

[0059] The head massager 1c may have a lower main body portion 21a having a step 28 on the lower side, as in the head massager 1a shown in Figures 8 and 9, and may also have an engagement groove 28a on the lower side, as shown in Figure 14. In Figure 14, a protrusion 29 is formed below the step 28, and an engagement groove 28a is formed at the upper end of this protrusion 29. An engagement protrusion 46 serving as a main body attachment portion, which is formed at the upper end of an inner peripheral wall 48 of the vibration attachment 4d, is inserted into this engagement groove 28a, thereby engaging and connecting the lower main body portion 21a and the vibration attachment 4d. The engagement groove 28a and the engagement protrusion 46 are formed on the four sides of the rectangular lower main body portion 21a and the vibration attachment 4d, respectively. Since the engagement protrusion 46 is part of the vibration attachment 4d and is therefore flexible, the engagement protrusion 46 is inserted into the engagement groove 28a while being deflected. In this way, the head massager 1c and the vibration attachment 4d are preferably configured to be connected by engaging with each other, since the head massager 1c and the vibration attachment 4d can be connected simply and stably.

[0060] The lengths of the protrusions formed on the rotating attachment 3 or the vibrating attachment 4 do not have to be uniform. In addition, the spacing between the multiple protrusions does not have to be uniform, and they may be arranged unevenly.

[0061] The connecting mechanism between the main body 2 and the vibration attachment 4 may be changed as desired. For example, the main body 2 and the vibration attachment 4 may be connected by a connecting mechanism such as a buckle. When a buckle is provided, the buckle may be provided on either the main body 2 or the vibration attachment 4, and a protrusion that engages with the buckle may be provided on the other. In this case, the protrusion or buckle provided on the vibration attachment 4 functions as a main body attachment part.

[0062] The protrusions formed on the vibration attachment 4 and the rotation attachment 3 do not have to be simple cone-shaped or rod-shaped, and may be, for example, cone-shaped members with a plurality of protrusions formed thereon.

[0063] [Summary of the embodiment and modifications] As described above, the head massager 1 (including other variable configurations) includes a main body 2, a rotating attachment 3, and a vibrating attachment 4. The rotating attachment 3 is attached to the main body 2 and has a protrusion that comes into contact with the user's head. The vibrating attachment 4 is attached to the main body 2 and has a protrusion 41 that comes into contact mainly with the user's hair. At least the vibrating attachment 4 is detachably attached to the main body 2. The main body 2 includes a rotating motor as a first actuator that rotates the rotating attachment 3, and a vibrating motor as a second actuator that vibrates the vibrating attachment 4.

[0064] According to such a head massager 1, a plurality of attachments can be used depending on the purpose, and therefore it is easy to use and can be used not only for massaging the head but also for hair care.

[0065] The main body 2 also has a rotation attachment mounting portion 252 on its underside for mounting the rotation attachment 3. The vibration attachment 4 is mounted on the main body 2 so as to cover at least a portion of the rotation attachment mounting portion 252 when viewed from the underside. With this configuration, the position where the vibration attachment 4 is mounted can be arranged to overlap the position where the rotation attachment 3 is mounted, thereby enabling the head massager 1 to be made smaller.

[0066] Furthermore, the vibration attachment 4 is attached to the main body 2 so as to cover the underside 25 of the main body 2, and protrusions 41 are provided on the underside 42 of the vibration attachment 4. With this configuration, it is possible to arrange many protrusions 41 over a wide area, resulting in a configuration that can provide an excellent treatment effect.

[0067] The main body 2 also has an outer peripheral portion 261 that is circular when viewed from below, and a vibrating attachment mounting portion 262 that is provided on the outer peripheral portion 261 for mounting the vibrating attachment 4. The vibrating attachment 4 has a groove 44 that is provided on the inner circumference and connects to the vibrating attachment mounting portion 262. The groove 44 includes a first groove 441 that is formed to extend in the axial direction relative to the circular portion of the main body 2, and a second groove 442 that is formed to extend in the circumferential direction relative to the circular portion of the main body 2, and the second groove 442 has a protruding movement-restricting protrusion 443 at an intermediate position that restricts circumferential movement of the vibrating attachment mounting portion 262. With this configuration, the vibrating attachment 4 can be stably connected to the main body 2.

[0068] The configuration of the mounting portion formed on the main body 2 for mounting the vibration attachment 4 and the main body mounting portion formed on the vibration attachment 4 to be connected to the mounting portion of the main body 2 may be changed as desired.

[0069] It is also preferable that the vibration attachment 4 is integrally molded. This configuration reduces the number of parts and assembly steps, and also improves waterproofing and maintainability.

[0070] Furthermore, the vibration attachment 4 has a rib 43 formed at a position inside the outer periphery so as to come into contact with the underside 25 of the main body 2. This configuration prevents the center of the vibration attachment 4 from bending in a concave manner, and allows the protrusions 41 to come into contact with the user's head and hair with a generally uniform force.

[0071] Furthermore, the main body 2 can be configured to have a flat portion 27 provided on the side thereof that abuts against the surface on which it is placed. With this configuration, the head massager 1 can be stored with the flat portion 27 facing downwards, allowing the head massager 1 to be stored stably and hygienically. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1, 1a~1c...Head massager 2...Main unit 3...Rotation attachment 4, 4a to 4c...Vibration attachments 21, 21a, 21b...Lower body part 22...Connection 23...Upper body 231…Top surface 232...Operation unit 24…Charging terminal 25...Bottom of the main body 251...Ring section 252...Rotation attachment mounting part 261...Outer periphery 262, 262a...Vibration attachment mounting part 27, 27b...Plane part 41, 41a~41d...Protrusion 43...Rib 44...Groove 443...Movement restriction protrusion 45...Through hole 47...Vibration attachment body

Claims

1. The main body and a first attachment attached to the main body and having a first protrusion that comes into contact with the user's head; a second attachment that is detachably attached to the main body and has a second protrusion that is brought into contact with the user's hair; The body includes: a first actuator that rotates the first attachment; a second actuator that vibrates the second attachment, Head massager.

2. the main body has a first mounting portion on a lower surface for mounting the first attachment; The second attachment is attached to the main body so as to cover at least a portion of the first attachment portion when viewed from below. The head massager according to claim 1.

3. the second attachment is attached to the main body so as to cover a lower surface of the main body, The second protrusion is provided on a lower side of the second attachment. The head massager according to claim 1.

4. The body includes: An outer periphery that is circular when viewed from the bottom; a second mounting portion provided on the outer periphery for mounting the second attachment; The second attachment has a main body mounting portion provided on an inner periphery thereof and connected to the second mounting portion. The head massager according to claim 1.

5. the second attachment is integrally molded; The head massager according to claim 1.

6. The second attachment has a rib formed at a position inside the outer periphery so as to abut against the lower surface of the main body. The head massager according to claim 1.

7. The main body has a flat surface provided on a side thereof. The head massager according to claim 1.

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