Air Massage Machine

Abstract

To provide an air massage machine to be easily stored.SOLUTION: An air massage machine 1 for performing treatment to a treated person lying on a support part 10 by treatment elements 40, 42, 46 to be air-driven, includes: an air mat part 11 arranged in the support part 10 so as to be expanded / contracted by supply / discharge of air; an air supply part 25 for supplying air to the air mat part 11; and an air discharge part 28 for discharging air from the air mat part 11, wherein the treatment elements 40, 42, 46 are connected on the air mat part 11 via a first electromagnetic valve 30. The air massage machine has: a step of supplying air to the treatment elements 40, 42, 46 by closing the air discharge part 28 when performing the treatment, and driving the air supply part 25 with the first electromagnetic valve 30 opened; and a step of discharging air from the treatment elements 40, 42, 46 by stopping the air supply part 25, and opening the air discharge part 28 and the first electromagnetic valve 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an air massage machine that performs massage using air-driven massage elements. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional air massage machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1. This air massage machine is filled with cushioning material and has a support section on which the person to be treated lies. A plurality of airbags are arranged at predetermined positions within the support section, and an air supply device is arranged at one end of the support section in the longitudinal direction. Each airbag is connected to the air supply device via a hose arranged within the cushioning material. Air is supplied from the air supply device to each airbag to treat the person to be treated. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP-A-11-276538 (pages 2-6, Figure 1) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the conventional air massager described above, the support portion filled with the cushioning material becomes thick, and therefore there is a problem that it cannot be easily stored.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an air massage machine that can be made compact when stored. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an air massage machine that uses air-driven treatment elements to treat a person lying on a support part, the machine comprising: an air mat section that is provided on the support part and expands and contracts by supplying and exhausting air; an air supply section that supplies air to the air mat section; and an exhaust section that exhausts air from the air mat section, the treatment elements being connected to the air mat section via a first solenoid valve, and comprising the steps of: when providing treatment, closing the exhaust section and opening the first solenoid valve, driving the air supply section to supply air to the treatment elements; and stopping the air supply section, opening the exhaust section and the first solenoid valve to exhaust air from the treatment elements. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, the treatment head is connected to the air mat section to which the air supply section and the air exhaust section are connected via the first solenoid valve, so that the treatment is performed by supplying and exhausting air to the treatment head via the air mat section. When the air massage machine is stored, the air mat section contracts due to exhaust, so that the air massage machine can be made compact and stored easily. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a top view showing an air massage machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a front cross-sectional view showing an air massage machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an air massage machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a front cross-sectional view showing a state in which the air massage machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is stored; [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a top view showing an air massage machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a front cross-sectional view showing an air massage machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an air massage machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a top view showing an air massage machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9]FIG. 11 is a front cross-sectional view showing an air massage machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] A block diagram showing the configuration of an air massage machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] First Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 show a top view and a front cross-sectional view of an air massage machine of the first embodiment. The air massage machine 1 includes a support part 10 on which a person to be treated H lies, and an air supply device 20. The air supply device 20 is provided adjacent to one end of the support part 10 in the longitudinal direction (the height direction of the person to be treated H), and includes a pump 25 (air supply part) and an exhaust valve 28 (exhaust part).

[0010] The support section 10 has an air mat section 11 and a plurality of air bags 40 as massage elements. The air mat section 11 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from above, and expands and contracts by supplying and exhausting air. A cushion sheet 16 such as a urethane sheet is disposed on the upper surface of the air mat section 11.

[0011] The airbag 40 expands and contracts by air intake and exhaust, and is connected to the air mat unit 11 via a first solenoid valve 30. The airbag 40 treats the person H lying on the support unit 10. The airbags 41 to 46 described below are collectively referred to as the airbag 40, and the solenoid valves 31 to 36 described below are collectively referred to as the first solenoid valve 30.

[0012] That is, the airbags 41, 42 arranged on the left and right of the person H are connected to the air mattress unit 11 via solenoid valves 31, 32, respectively, to treat the neck and shoulders of the person H. The airbags 43, 44 arranged on the left and right of the person H are connected to the air mattress unit 11 via solenoid valves 33, 34, respectively, to treat the waist of the person H. The airbags 45, 46 arranged on the left and right of the person H are connected to the air mattress unit 11 via solenoid valves 35, 36, respectively, to treat the legs of the person H.

[0013] The support portion 10 and the air supply device 20 are covered by a cloth cover 5. The cover 5 is made of a stretchable fabric and follows the expansion and contraction of the air mat portion 11 and the airbag 40. The side peripheral surface of the cover 5 is made of a stretchable fabric, and the top and bottom surfaces may be made of another fabric.

[0014] The air massage machine 1 of this embodiment includes an air mat portion 11 and a plurality of air bags 40 as massagers inside the cloth cover 5. Therefore, since there is no core body that would prevent the air massage machine 1 from being folded when the air is discharged, the air massage machine 1 can be easily folded or rolled up, and can be easily stored.

[0015] 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the air massage machine 1. The air massage machine 1 includes a control unit 22 for controlling each unit, and a power source 21 for supplying power to each unit including the control unit 22. A remote controller 29, a pump 25, an exhaust valve 28, and solenoid valves 31 to 36 are connected to the power source 21 and the control unit 22. The power source 21, the control unit 22, the pump 25, and the exhaust valve 28 are provided in the air supply device 20. Wiring for electrically connecting each unit is arranged, for example, between the air mat unit 11 and the cushion sheet 16.

[0016] The remote controller 29 instructs the control unit 22 to perform a desired treatment. The control unit 22 controls the operation of the pump 25, the exhaust valve 28, and the solenoid valves 31 to 36 in response to the instructions of the remote controller 29.

[0017] The pump 25 and the exhaust valve 28 are connected to the air mat section 11. By closing the exhaust valve 28 and driving the pump 25, air is supplied to the air mat section 11. At this time, if the first solenoid valve 30 is open, air is supplied from the air mat section 11 to the corresponding airbag 40. Also, by stopping the pump 25 and opening the exhaust valve 28, air is exhausted from the air mat section 11. At this time, if the first solenoid valve 30 is open, air is exhausted from the corresponding airbag 40.

[0018] In addition, a manually openable on-off valve (not shown) is provided on the air mattress section 11. In the event of an abnormality such as a breakdown of the exhaust valve 28, air can be exhausted from the air mattress section 11 by using the on-off valve.

[0019] In the air massage machine 1 having the above configuration, when a desired treatment is instructed by the remote controller 29, the exhaust valve 28 is closed and the pump 25 is driven. This causes the air mat section 11 to inflate. Next, when the first solenoid valve 30 is opened in response to the treatment instructed by the remote controller 29, the corresponding airbag 40 is inflated as shown by the dashed line 40' (see FIG. 2). At this time, the cover 5 follows the airbag 40 as shown by the dashed line 5' (see FIG. 2). Next, when the pump 25 is stopped and the exhaust valve 28 is opened for a predetermined time, the airbag 40 is deflated. This allows treatment to be given to the person H.

[0020] That is, when providing treatment, the method includes a process of driving the pump 25 with the exhaust valve 28 closed and the first solenoid valve 30 open to supply air to the airbags 41-46, and a process of stopping the pump 25, opening the exhaust valve 28 and the first solenoid valve 30 to exhaust air from the airbags 41-46.

[0021] Furthermore, when the first solenoid valve 30 is closed after the airbag 40 has deflated, the airbag 40 is maintained in the deflated state.

[0022] For example, a process of driving the pump 25 to supply air to the airbags 41, 42 while closing the exhaust valve 28 and opening the solenoid valves 31, 32, and a process of stopping the pump 25 and opening the exhaust valve 28 and the solenoid valves 31, 32 for a predetermined time to exhaust air from the airbags 41, 42 are repeated. This allows the neck and shoulders of the person to be treated H to be pressed by the airbags 41, 42 for treatment.

[0023] In addition, the process of driving the pump 25 to supply air to the airbags 43, 44 while closing the exhaust valve 28 and opening the solenoid valves 33, 34, and the process of stopping the pump 25 and opening the exhaust valve 28 and the solenoid valves 33, 34 for a predetermined time to exhaust air from the airbags 43, 44 are repeated. This allows the treatment recipient H's waist to be pressed by the airbags 43, 44 for treatment.

[0024] In addition, the process of driving the pump 25 to supply air to the airbags 45, 46 while closing the exhaust valve 28 and opening the solenoid valves 35, 36, and the process of stopping the pump 25 and opening the exhaust valve 28 and the solenoid valves 35, 36 for a predetermined time to exhaust air from the airbags 45, 46 are repeated. This allows the legs of the person H to be pressed by the airbags 45, 46 for treatment.

[0025] The airbags 41 to 46 may be inflated and deflated simultaneously to provide treatment, or only some of them may be inflated and deflated to provide treatment. Also, only one of the left and right airbags (for example, the airbags 41 and 42) may be inflated and deflated to provide treatment, or they may be inflated and deflated alternately to provide treatment.

[0026] For example, by inflating and deflating the airbags 41 and 42 while the airbags 43 to 46 are in a deflated state, it is possible to focus on treating the neck of the person to be treated H. Also, by inflating and deflating the airbags 43 and 44 while the airbags 41, 42, 45, and 46 are in a deflated state, it is possible to focus on treating the lower back of the person to be treated H.

[0027] When the treatment is finished, the air massage machine 1 is stopped. This stops the power supply from the power source 21. At this time, the first solenoid valve 30 and the exhaust valve 28 are in an open state. This causes the air mat part 11 and the air bag 40 to contract due to the weight of the person H to be treated, as shown in FIG. 4. This allows the support part 10 to be easily folded or rolled up, and the air massage machine 1 can be made compact and easily stored.

[0028] According to this embodiment, the airbag 40 (treatment element) is connected via the first electromagnetic valve 30 to the air mat section 11 to which the pump 25 (air supply section) and the exhaust valve 28 (exhaust section) are connected, so that treatment is performed by supplying and exhausting air to the airbag 40 via the air mat section 11. When the air massage machine 1 is stored, the air mat section 11 contracts due to exhaust, and the air massage machine 1 can be made compact and stored easily.

[0029] In addition, since no hose is provided to connect the air supply device 20 to the airbag 40, the hose is not blocked by the weight of the person being treated H. This makes it possible to prevent poor air supply to the airbag 40 and improve the effectiveness of treatment.

[0030] Furthermore, since the exhaust valve 28 and the first solenoid valve 30 are in an open state when the power supply from the power source 21 is stopped, the air mat portion 11 and the air bag 40 can be easily deflated after the treatment is completed.

[0031] <Second embodiment> Next, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 show a top view and a front cross-sectional view of the air massage machine 1 of the second embodiment. Also, Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the air massage machine 1. For convenience of explanation, the same reference numerals are used for the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 4 described above. In this embodiment, a support part 10 is provided with a plurality of air mat parts 11, 12, and 13. The other parts are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0032] A plurality of air mat sections 11, 12, 13 are arranged side by side on the support section 10 in the height direction of the person to be treated H. Air bags 41, 42 are connected to the air mat section 11 via solenoid valves 31, 32. Air bags 43, 44 are connected to the air mat section 12 via solenoid valves 33, 34. Air bags 45, 46 are connected to the air mat section 13 via solenoid valves 35, 36.

[0033] Additionally, adjacent air mat sections 11 and 12 are connected by hose 15 via solenoid valve 38. Adjacent air mat sections 12 and 13 are connected by hose 15 via solenoid valve 39. The pump 25 and exhaust valve 28 are connected to air mat section 12 by hose 14 arranged on the side of air mat section 13. Solenoid valves 38, 39 are supplied with power from power source 21 and are controlled by control section 22. Solenoid valves 38, 39 are collectively referred to as second solenoid valve 37.

[0034] In the air massage machine 1 having the above configuration, when the pump 25 is driven with the exhaust valve 28 closed and the second solenoid valve 37 open, the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are inflated by the supplied air. Next, when the first solenoid valve 30 is opened in response to treatment, the corresponding airbag 40 is inflated as shown by the dashed line 40'. Next, when the pump 25 is stopped and the exhaust valve 28 is opened for a predetermined time, the airbag 40 is deflated. By repeating the process of supplying air to the airbag 40 and the process of discharging air from the airbag 40, treatment can be performed on the user H.

[0035] By supplying air from one of the adjacent air mat sections via the pump 25 and connecting the other air mat section to the one air mat section via the hose 15 and the second solenoid valve 37, the number of pumps can be reduced compared to the third embodiment shown in Figures 8 to 10 described later. Therefore, the cost and weight of the air massage machine 1 can be reduced.

[0036] Furthermore, when the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 have deflated to a predetermined amount, if the solenoid valves 38, 39 are closed to supply and exhaust air, the air mat section 12 will expand and contract with the air mat sections 11 and 13 in a deflated state. If the solenoid valves 38, 39 are closed to supply and exhaust air when the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are inflated, the air mat section 12 will expand and contract with the air mat sections 11 and 13 inflated. This allows the user H to perform a stretching exercise that arches his or her back. At this time, the air bags 43, 44 on the air mat section 12 may be inflated and deflated.

[0037] Similarly, when the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 have contracted by a predetermined amount, the solenoid valve 38 is closed and the solenoid valve 39 is opened to supply and exhaust air, so that the air mat sections 12 and 13 are inflated and deflated with the air mat section 11 in a contracted state. When the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are inflated, the solenoid valve 38 is closed and the solenoid valve 39 is opened to supply and exhaust air, so that the air mat sections 12 and 13 are inflated and deflated with the air mat section 11 in a expanded state. This allows the user H to perform stretching exercises such as raising and lowering the torso and lower limbs to flex and straighten the neck. At this time, the airbags 43 and 44 on the air mat section 12 and the airbags 45 and 46 on the air mat section 13 may be inflated and deflated.

[0038] When the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 have contracted by a predetermined amount, the solenoid valve 39 is closed and the solenoid valve 38 is opened to supply and exhaust air, and the air mat sections 11 and 12 are inflated and deflated with the air mat section 13 in a contracted state. When the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are inflated, the solenoid valve 39 is closed and the solenoid valve 38 is opened to supply and exhaust air, and the air mat sections 11 and 12 are inflated and deflated with the air mat section 13 in a expanded state. This allows the user H to perform a stretching exercise in which the torso and head are raised and lowered, thereby raising and lowering the lower limbs relatively. At this time, the air bags 41 and 42 on the air mat section 11 and the air bags 43 and 44 on the air mat section 12 may be inflated and deflated.

[0039] That is, when the air mat portions 11, 12, 13 are contracted or inflated, the second electromagnetic valves 37 are closed to supply and exhaust air, thereby allowing the user to perform stretching exercises.

[0040] When the treatment is finished, the air massage machine 1 is stopped. This stops the power supply from the power source 21. At this time, the first solenoid valve 30, the second solenoid valve 37, and the exhaust valve 28 are in an open state. This causes the air mat parts 11, 12, 13 and the air bag 40 to deflate due to the weight of the person H to be treated, as in the above-mentioned FIG. 4.

[0041] Therefore, the air massage machine 1 can be made compact and easily stored. At this time, the support part 10 can be folded between the air mat parts 11 and 12 and between the air mat parts 12 and 13. In addition, since the air mat parts 11, 12, and 13 are connected by the flexible hose 15, they can be easily folded.

[0042] According to this embodiment, the pump 25 and the exhaust valve 28 are connected to the air mat section 12, and the air bag 40 is connected to the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13, which are connected to the air mat sections 12 through the second solenoid valve 37, through the first solenoid valve 30. As a result, air is supplied to and exhausted from the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 to the air bag 40 for treatment. When the air massage machine 1 is stored, the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are contracted by exhausting air, and the air massage machine 1 can be made compact and stored easily.

[0043] Furthermore, a plurality of air mat sections 11, 12, 13 are arranged side by side, air is supplied to one air mat section 12 from a pump 25, and adjacent air mat sections 11, 12 and adjacent air mat sections 12, 13 are connected via solenoid valves 38, 39 (second solenoid valves), respectively. This allows stretching exercises to be performed by inflating and deflating some of the air mat sections, enabling detailed treatment.

[0044] In addition, a pump 25 and an exhaust valve 28 are connected to the air mat section 12 except for both ends in the direction in which the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are arranged side by side. As a result, the air mat sections 11 and 13 are arranged adjacent to the air mat section 12, air can be quickly supplied to and exhausted from each of the air mat sections 11, 12, and 13.

[0045] In other words, if there is no air in one of the adjacent air mat sections, it takes time to supply air to the other one, so by supplying and exhausting air from the air mat section 12 in the center, it is possible to quickly supply and exhaust air to the air mat sections 11 and 13 at both ends.

[0046] Here, the juxtaposition direction refers to the direction in which the plurality of air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are arranged side by side. In this embodiment, the height direction of the user H corresponds to the juxtaposition direction.

[0047] Although the speed of air supply and exhaust will be reduced, the pump 25 and the exhaust valve 28 may be connected to the air mat unit 13 at the end in the parallel arrangement direction. This makes it possible to prevent the hose 14 from being blocked by the weight of the person H.

[0048] In this case, similarly to the above, the stretching exercise can be performed by closing the predetermined second solenoid valve 37 and supplying and exhausting air when the air mat parts 11, 12, and 13 are contracted or expanded. For example, when the solenoid valve 39 is closed and supply and exhaust air is supplied when the air mat parts 11, 12, and 13 are contracted by a predetermined amount, the air mat part 13 expands and contracts with the air mat parts 11 and 12 contracted. When the solenoid valve 39 is closed and supply and exhaust air is supplied when the air mat parts 11, 12, and 13 are expanded, the air mat part 13 expands and contracts with the air mat parts 11 and 12 expanded. This allows the lower limbs of the user H to be raised and lowered. At this time, the air bags 45 and 46 on the air mat part 13 may be inflated and deflated.

[0049] In this embodiment, three air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are arranged side by side in the height direction of the person to be treated H, but four or more air mat sections may be arranged side by side. Also, multiple air mat sections may be arranged side by side in a direction perpendicular to the height direction of the person to be treated H.

[0050] <Third embodiment> Next, Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 show a top view and a front cross-sectional view of the air massage machine 1 of the third embodiment. Also, Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the air massage machine 1. For convenience of explanation, the same parts as those of the second embodiment shown in Figs. 5 to 7 are given the same reference numerals. In this embodiment, a pump and an exhaust valve are provided for the multiple air mat parts 11, 12, and 13. The other parts are the same as those of the second embodiment.

[0051] Air mat sections 11, 12, and 13 are arranged side by side on the support section 10 in the height direction of the person to be treated H. A machine room 20a in which a pump 23 and an exhaust valve 26 are arranged is provided between the air mat sections 11 and 12. A machine room 20b in which a pump 24 and an exhaust valve 27 are arranged is provided between the air mat sections 12 and 13.

[0052] The pump 23 and the exhaust valve 26 are connected to the air mat section 11. The pump 24 and the exhaust valve 27 are connected to the air mat section 12. The pump 25 and the exhaust valve 28 are connected to the air mat section 13. The pumps 23, 24, 25 and the exhaust valves 26, 27, 28 are supplied with power from a power source 21 and controlled by a control section 22.

[0053] When the exhaust valve 26 is closed and the pump 23 is driven, the air mat section 11 expands, and when the pump 23 is stopped and the exhaust valve 26 is opened, the air mat section 11 contracts. At this time, if the solenoid valves 31 and 32 are open, the air bags 41 and 42 expand and contract following the air mat section 11. This allows the head of the person H to be raised and lowered.

[0054] Similarly, when the pump 24 is driven with the exhaust valve 27 closed, the air mat section 12 expands, and when the pump 24 is stopped and the exhaust valve 27 is opened, the air mat section 12 contracts. At this time, if the solenoid valves 33, 34 are open, the air bags 43, 44 expand and contract following the air mat section 12. This allows the torso of the person H to be raised and lowered.

[0055] When the exhaust valve 28 is closed and the pump 25 is driven, the air mat section 13 expands, and when the pump 25 is stopped and the exhaust valve 28 is opened, the air mat section 13 contracts. At this time, if the solenoid valves 35, 36 are open, the air bags 45, 46 expand and contract following the air mat section 13. This allows the lower limbs of the person to be treated H to be raised and lowered.

[0056] That is, a plurality of pumps 23, 24, 25 and a plurality of exhaust valves 26, 27, 28 are provided corresponding to the air mat sections 11, 12, 13, and air is independently supplied and exhausted to each of the air mat sections 11, 12, 13. This allows the desired air mat section 11, 12, 13 and air bag 40 to be inflated and deflated to provide more precise treatment than in the second embodiment.

[0057] When the treatment is finished, the air massage machine 1 is stopped. This stops the power supply from the power source 21. At this time, the first solenoid valve 30 and the exhaust valve 28 are in an open state. This causes the air mat parts 11, 12, 13 and the air bag 40 to deflate due to the weight of the person H to be treated, as in the above-mentioned FIG. 4.

[0058] According to this embodiment, pumps 23, 24, 25 and exhaust valves 26, 27, 28 are connected to the air mat sections 11, 12, 13, and an air bag 40 is connected to the air mat sections 11, 12, 13 via a first solenoid valve 30. As a result, air is supplied to and exhausted from the air bag 40 via the air mat sections 11, 12, 13 to perform treatment. When the air massage machine 1 is stored, the air mat sections 11, 12, 13 contract due to exhaust, and the air massage machine 1 can be made compact and stored easily.

[0059] Furthermore, pumps 23, 24, 25 and exhaust valves 26, 27, 28 are connected to the air mat sections 11, 12, 13, respectively. This allows the desired air mat section and air bag 40 to be inflated and deflated, allowing for detailed treatment.

[0060] In the first to third embodiments, the air supply section that supplies air to the air mat sections 11 to 13 is composed of the pumps 23 to 25, but it may be an air supply section that supplies air from a surge tank via an electromagnetic valve. Also, the exhaust section that exhausts air from the air mat sections 11 to 13 is composed of the exhaust valves 26 to 28, but the air supply section and exhaust section may be composed of a pump that can supply and exhaust air.

[0061] Although the treatment element is constituted by the airbag 40, it may be another type of treatment element that is driven by air. For example, the treatment element may be a finger pressure ball that reciprocates by air intake and exhaust.

[0062] Also, the air supply device 20 may be disposed on the outside of the cover 5 and connected to the air mat section by a hose. [Industrial Applicability]

[0063] INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used in an air massage machine that performs treatment using air-driven treatment elements. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1. Air massage machine 5 Cover 10 Support part 11, 12, 13 Air Mattress Section 14, 15 Hose 16 Cushion Seat 20 Air supply system 21 Power supply 22 Control section 23, 24, 25 Pump (air supply section) 26, 27, 28 Exhaust valve (exhaust section) 29 Remote Controller 30 First solenoid valve 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Solenoid valve (first solenoid valve) 37 Second solenoid valve 38, 39 Solenoid valve (second solenoid valve) 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 Airbag (treatment device) H. Recipient

Claims

1. The air massage machine treats a person lying on a support section with air-driven treatment elements, the air massage machine comprising: an air mat section provided on the support section and inflated and deflated by air intake and exhaust; an air intake section for supplying air to the air mat section; and an air exhaust section for exhausting air from the air mat section, the treatment elements being placed on the air mat section and connected to the air mat section via a first solenoid valve; and the air massage machine has a step of supplying air to the treatment elements by closing the air exhaust section and opening the first solenoid valve when providing treatment; and a step of stopping the air intake section and opening the air exhaust section and the first solenoid valve to exhaust air from the treatment elements, The air massage machine is characterized in that a plurality of the air mat sections are arranged side by side, and adjacent two of the air mat sections are connected by a flexible hose, thereby making the support section foldable.

2. An air massage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that air is supplied to one of the air mat sections from the air supply section, and the adjacent air mat section is connected via a second solenoid valve.

3. 3. The air massage machine according to claim 2, wherein three or more of the air mat sections are arranged side by side, and the air supply section and the air exhaust section are connected to the air mat sections except for both ends in the direction in which the air mat sections are arranged side by side.

4. 4. The air massage machine according to claim 2, wherein the air is supplied and exhausted by the air supply section and the air exhaust section while a desired one of the second electromagnetic valves is closed during treatment.

5. An air massage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that the air supply section and the exhaust section are provided in multiple sections corresponding to each of the air mat sections.

6. 6. The air massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the massage elements are airbags that expand and contract by air intake and exhaust.

7. The air massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a power source for supplying power to the air supply unit, the exhaust unit, and the first solenoid valve, and the exhaust unit and the first solenoid valve are in an open state when the power supply to the power source is stopped.

8. 3. The air massage machine according to claim 2, further comprising a power source for supplying power to the air supply unit, the exhaust unit, the first solenoid valve, and the second solenoid valve, and when the power supply from the power source is stopped, the exhaust unit, the first solenoid valve, and the second solenoid valve are in an open state.

9. The air massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the air mat portion is provided with an opening and closing valve that can be opened and closed manually.

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