Massage machine

Abstract

To provide a massage machine for treating a wide range of the body of a person to be treated.SOLUTION: A massage machine 100 includes a treatment part 1 for treating a person to be treated, a pair of grip parts 4 that can be gripped by the person to be treated, a treating device part 2 on which the treatment part is mounted, a pair of belt-like connection parts 3 extending from the two ends of the treating device part and connected to the grip parts, and an attaching part 5 disposed in the connection parts to which a treating device can be attached.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Neck massagers that massage the back of the neck of a user are known. For example, in the neck and shoulder massager disclosed in Patent Document 1, a roughly U-shaped massage body is placed around the neck and shoulders, and the vibrating body massages the back of the neck and both shoulders of the user.

[0003] Furthermore, with a typical neck massager, the user holds both ends of the massager around the neck with both hands and presses the massager against the area to be treated, such as the back of the neck. Therefore, if the user's hands are unavailable due to other tasks, the user cannot use the massager. Furthermore, when using a neck massager, the pulling motion tenses the user's muscles, which can cause stiffness in other areas. In response to this issue, Patent Document 1 incorporates weights into the tip of a soft material containing a vibrating body, allowing the massage body to fit around both shoulders. This allows the massager to be used even if the user's hands are full. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-685 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, conventional neck massagers such as those described in Patent Document 1 are designed to treat the neck, shoulders, etc., and are unable to treat other areas. In particular, they do not take into consideration treatment of the front part of the user's torso (subclavian region, chest area), etc., and are therefore unable to treat a wide area of ​​the user's body.

[0006] Furthermore, simply placing weights on both ends of the massage body as in Patent Document 1 makes it difficult to press the massage body sufficiently against the shoulders, which tends to reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

[0007] In view of the above circumstances, the first object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine that can treat a wide area of ​​the user's body. The second object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine that can treat the area to be treated with sufficient strength without the user having to hold it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the first object, a massage machine according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a treatment section that treats the user, a treatment device section that mounts the treatment section, a pair of gripping sections that can be held by the user, a pair of belt-shaped connecting sections that extend from both ends of the treatment device section and are connected to the gripping sections, and an attachment section that is arranged on the connecting sections and to which a treatment tool can be attached.

[0009] In order to achieve the second object, a massage machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a treatment unit that treats a user, a treatment device unit that mounts the treatment unit, a pair of gripping parts that can be held by the user, a pair of belt-shaped connecting parts that extend from both ends of the treatment device unit and connect to the gripping parts, and attachment parts that are disposed on each of the gripping parts and can be attached to a workpiece. The attachment parts have attachment parts that can be engaged with the workpiece.

[0010] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following embodiments. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the means for solving the first object of the present invention, it is possible to treat a wide range of the body of the user. Also, according to the means for solving the second object of the present invention, it is possible to provide a massage machine that can treat the area to be treated with sufficient strength even if the user does not hold it. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] Perspective view of a massage machine [Figure 2] A plan view of the massage machine as seen from below in FIG. [Figure 3A] A diagram showing a first example of using the massager [Figure 3B] A diagram showing a second example of using the massager [Figure 3C] A diagram showing a third example of use of the massager [Figure 3D] A diagram showing a fourth example of use of the massager [Figure 3E] A diagram showing a fifth example of use of the massager [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing another example of the arrangement of the mounting portion; [Figure 5] Block diagram showing the control system of the massage machine [Figure 6] Cross-sectional view of the mounting part along the dashed line VI-VI in Figure 2 [Figure 7A] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a first modified example of the mounting portion; [Figure 7B] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modified example of the mounting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the massage machine 100. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the massage machine 100 as seen from below Du in FIG. 1. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a first example of use of the massage machine 100. FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a second example of use of the massage machine 100. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing a third example of use of the massage machine 100. FIG. 3D is a diagram showing a fourth example of use of the massage machine 100. FIG. 3E is a diagram showing a fifth example of use of the massage machine 100. Note that in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the attachment portion 6, which will be described later, is omitted for ease of viewing.

[0015] In the following description, the front side (front face side) as viewed from the user U using the massage machine 100 will be referred to as the "front", and the rear side (back side) as viewed from the user U will be referred to as the "rear". Also, as viewed from the user U using the massage machine 100, the vertically upward (head side) will be referred to as the "upper" and the vertically downward (leg side) will be referred to as the "lower". Also, as viewed from the user U using the massage machine 100, the right side will be referred to as the "right side" and the left side will be referred to as the "left side". Also, in Figures 3A to 3E, the symbol F indicates the front, and the symbol B indicates the rear. The symbol U indicates the upward side, and the symbol D indicates the downward side. The symbol R indicates the right side, and the symbol L indicates the left side.

[0016] <1. Massager 100> As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the massage machine 100 of this embodiment includes a treatment section 1, a treatment device section 2, a pair of connecting sections 3L and 3R, and a pair of gripping sections 4L and 4R. The massage machine 100 of this embodiment also includes a pair of attachment sections 5L and 5R. The massage machine 100 also includes a pair of mounting sections 6L and 6R. Details of the mounting sections 6L and 6R will be described later. In the following, the pair of connecting sections 3L and 3R may be collectively referred to as the "connecting section 3," and the pair of gripping sections 4L and 4R may be collectively referred to as the "gripping section 4." The pair of mounting sections 5L and 5R may be collectively referred to as the "mounting section 5." The pair of mounting sections 6L and 6R may be collectively referred to as the "mounting section 6."

[0017] The treatment unit 1 provides treatment to the user U. In this embodiment, the treatment unit 1 is configured as a kneading ball device having kneading balls 11 and a drive mechanism 12 that drives the kneading balls 11. The kneading ball device performs pressing, kneading, tapping, etc., with the kneading balls 11 on the treatment area of ​​the user U that the treatment unit 1 comes into contact with. However, the configuration of the treatment unit 1 is not limited to this example. For example, the treatment unit 1 may be a roller device in which rollers move up and down or left and right while pressing against the treatment area. Alternatively, the treatment unit 1 may be an inflatable and deflated airbag. Alternatively, the treatment unit 1 may be a vibration device that transmits vibrations to the treatment area.

[0018] The treatment unit 1 may further include a heater (not shown) disposed at the contact portion with the treatment site. The heater may be disposed, for example, on the contact surface with the treatment site or between the contact surface and the treatment unit 1, and can heat the treatment site.

[0019] The treatment device section 2 is equipped with the treatment section 1. For example, the treatment device section 2 has a housing 21, an exterior section 22, and a mesh section 23. The housing 21 has a shape with a longitudinal direction and holds the treatment section 1. The exterior section 22 is made of, for example, cloth or artificial leather, and covers the treatment section 1 and the housing 21. The mesh section 23 is a breathable and stretchable mesh material and is placed on the exterior section 22 in the area that comes into contact with the area to be treated.

[0020] The connecting portions 3 are belt-shaped and extend from both ends of the treatment device unit 2 and are connected to the grip portion 4. For example, each connecting portion 3 is deformable and extends from both longitudinal ends of the treatment device unit 2. Each connecting portion 3 is formed of a belt-shaped member 3a made of, for example, cloth or artificial leather. Each connecting portion 3 connects an end of the treatment device unit 2 to the grip portion 4. For example, the left connecting portion 3L extends from the left end of the treatment device unit 2. One end of the left connecting portion 3L is connected to the left end of the treatment device unit 2. The other end of the left connecting portion 3L is connected to the left grip portion 4L. Furthermore, the right connecting portion 3R extends from the right end of the treatment device unit 2. One end of the right connecting portion 3R is connected to the right end of the treatment device unit 2. The other end of the right connecting portion 3R is connected to the right grip portion 4.

[0021] The gripping portion 4 can be held by the user U. The gripping portion 4 has a first annular portion 41 and a second annular portion 42. When the user is to have the massage machine 100 treat a region behind the neck, for example, the user grips the second annular portion 42 (see, for example, FIG. 3A). When the user is to have the massage machine 100 treat a region behind the waist, the user grips the first annular portion 41 (see, for example, FIG. 3B). Since the gripping position can be changed depending on the region to be treated, the user can receive treatment from the massage machine 100 in a comfortable position. The detailed configuration of the gripping portion 4 will be described later.

[0022] The attachment part 5 is disposed on the connecting part 3 and can attach the treatment device 200. The treatment device 200 may or may not be a component of the massage machine 100. That is, the massage machine 100 may be provided with the treatment device 200 in advance, or a desired treatment device 200 may be attached. In this embodiment, the treatment device 200 is a sphere such as a golf ball. However, the treatment device 200 is not limited to this example. Preferably, the treatment device 200 is hard and has a shape with protrusions. Alternatively, the treatment device 200 may be a small kneading ball device, a roller device, a vibrating device that transmits vibrations to the treatment area, or an inflatable and deflated airbag.

[0023] 2, in this embodiment, the mounting portion 5L is disposed in the connecting portion 3L, and the mounting portion 5R is disposed in the connecting portion 3R. However, this is not limited to this example, and of the mounting portions 5L and 5R, only the mounting portion 5L may be disposed, or only the mounting portion 5R may be disposed.

[0024] In this embodiment, one mounting portion 5 is arranged on one connecting portion 3, as shown in Fig. 2. However, this is not limiting, and a plurality of mounting portions 5 may be arranged on one connecting portion 3, as shown in Fig. 4, for example. Fig. 4 is a plan view showing another example of the arrangement of the mounting portions 5. In Fig. 4, a plurality of mounting portions 5 are arranged along the extension direction of the connecting portion 3.

[0025] Preferably, the treatment unit 1 is an electric device that is driven with vibration. In this way, when tension acts on the connecting part 3 by pulling the grip part 4, the vibration generated by driving the treatment unit 1 is transmitted well to the attachment part 5 arranged on the connecting part 3. Therefore, the treatment tool 200 can vibrate in synchronization with the treatment unit 1 even without an active treatment function. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can enhance the treatment effect of the treatment tool 200.

[0026] 2 is preferably 40% or more and 60% or less of the interval W between both ends of the treatment device unit 2. The distance d is the distance from the end of the treatment device unit 2 to the center of the attachment unit 5 when the connecting unit 3 is extended straight. For example, the distance d is the distance from the end of the treatment device unit 2 to the center of the attachment unit 5 at the center in the short direction of the connecting unit 3 when extended straight. The interval W is the distance between both ends of the treatment device unit 2 in the longitudinal direction at the center in the short direction of the treatment device unit 2.

[0027] <2. Control system of massager 100> Next, an example of the configuration of the control system of the massage machine 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing the control system of the massage machine 100.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 5, the massage machine 100 further includes an operation unit 101, a storage unit 102, a control unit 103, a drive circuit 104, and a power supply unit 105.

[0029] The operation unit 101 receives operation input from the person to be treated U or the like, and outputs a signal based on the operation input to the control unit 103. In this embodiment, the operation unit 101 is disposed in the treatment device unit 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the operation unit 101 may be a wireless or wired controller.

[0030] The storage unit 102 is a non-transitory storage medium that retains stored information even when the power supply is stopped. The storage unit 102 stores, for example, programs and data required for the control unit 103 to control each unit of the massage machine 100. The storage unit 102 also stores treatment conditions instructed by the operation unit 101.

[0031] The control unit 103 controls each unit of the massage machine 100. For example, the control unit 103 controls the treatment unit 1 via the drive circuit 104. Note that if the treatment tool 200 is an electric treatment device, the control unit 103 may control the treatment tool 200.

[0032] The power supply unit 105 supplies power to each unit (for example, the treatment unit 1) including the control unit 103 of the massage machine 100. If the treatment tool 200 is an electrically powered treatment device, the power supply unit 105 may supply power to the treatment tool 200. However, this is not limiting, and the treatment tool 200 may be supplied with power from a power supply system separate from that of the treatment unit 1. For example, the massage machine 100 may include a power supply device for the treatment tool 200 that is different from the power supply unit 105.

[0033] In this embodiment, the power supply unit 105 has a drive circuit 1051 and a battery 1052. The battery 1052 is a chargeable and dischargeable secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery. The battery 1052 can be charged by connecting to an external power source via a power line (not shown) that is detachable from the battery 1052. When charging, the power line is connected to, for example, a household power outlet or a USB port of an information device such as a personal computer. The control unit 103 controls charging and discharging of the battery 1052 via the drive circuit 1051. Note that the configuration of the power supply unit 105 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 5. The power supply unit 105 may include a power line that can be connected to an external power source, and may be, for example, a wired power supply device.

[0034] <3. Mounting part 5> Next, the detailed configuration of the mounting unit 5 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 2 and Figures 6 to 7C. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the mounting unit 5 taken along the dashed-dotted line VI-VI in Figure 2. Figure 7A is a cross-sectional view showing a first modified example of the mounting unit 5. Figure 7B is a cross-sectional view showing a second modified example of the mounting unit 5. Note that Figures 7A and 7B correspond to the cross-section of the mounting unit 5 taken along the dashed-dotted line VI-VI in Figure 2. Furthermore, the configuration example of Figure 6 and the configurations of the mounting unit 5 shown in the first and second modified examples in Figures 7A and 7B can be combined as appropriate as long as no particular contradictions arise.

[0035] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, the attachment unit 5 includes a pocket-shaped storage section 51 into which the treatment instrument 200 can be inserted and stored. In this way, it is only necessary to store the treatment instrument 200 in the storage section 51, and there is no need to provide any attachment member on the treatment instrument 200. Therefore, the treatment instrument 200 can be attached to the attachment unit 5 with the simplest possible configuration. An openable and closable lid that closes the internal space 510 may be attached to the pocket-shaped storage section 51.

[0036] The storage section 51 includes a cover member 511 that covers the treatment instrument 200. In this embodiment, a stretchable material is used for the cover member 511. Because the cover member 511 is stretchable, the treatment instrument 200 can be inserted between the cover member 511 and the connecting section 3 by stretching the cover member 511, and the treatment instrument 200 can be fixed to the connecting section 3 by the tension of the stretchable cover member 511. In this way, even if the shape, size, etc. of the treatment instrument 200 varies, the treatment instrument 200 can be easily fixed by sandwiching it between the cover member 511 and the connecting section 3.

[0037] Furthermore, the cover member 511 may be detachably attached to the connecting portion 3 using, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener. For example, all or part of the edge of the sheet-like cover member 511 is detachably attached to the connecting portion 3. This allows the treatment device 200 to be fixed to the connecting portion 3 by attaching the cover member 511 to the connecting portion 3 with the treatment device 200 placed on the connecting portion 3. In this case, by adjusting the attachment of the cover member 511 to the connecting portion 3, treatment devices 200 of various sizes and shapes can be fixed to the connecting portion 3 with an appropriate tension applied to the cover member 511.

[0038] The cover member 511 may be stretchable and detachable from the connecting portion 3.

[0039] Preferably, a cushion member is further provided on the inner surface of the storage section 51, as shown in FIG. 6 and other figures. In this embodiment, the attachment section 5 further includes a cushion member 52. In this way, the treatment instrument 200 is held by the cushion member 52, and movement of the treatment instrument 200 within the storage section 51 can be prevented. Therefore, the treatment instrument 200 can be fixed with a simple configuration. Note that this example does not exclude a configuration in which the attachment section 5 does not include the cushion member 52. Furthermore, the cushion member 52 may be a part of the connecting section 3.

[0040] 7A and 7B, the mounting unit 5 may have fixing units 53 and 54 that detachably fix the treatment tool 200 on the connecting unit 3. In FIG. 7A, the fixing unit 53 is formed of a magnet. When the treatment tool 200 has a flat shape such as a roller device, the fixing unit 53 magnetically fixes the treatment tool 200 including the magnetic member 201. This allows the treatment tool 200 to be detachably mounted with a simple configuration by the magnetic force between the magnetic member 201 and the fixing unit 53.

[0041] 7B, the fixing part 54 is formed of a hook-and-loop fastener. One end of the hook-and-loop fastener is arranged on the connecting part 3 side, and the other end is arranged on the treatment instrument 200 side. The fixing part 54 also allows the treatment instrument 200 to be detachably attached with a simple configuration.

[0042] The mounting part 5 may include both the magnetic fixing part 53 and the hook-and-loop fastener fixing part 54. The mounting part 5 may also include the fixing part 53 or the fixing part 54 inside the accommodation part 51.

[0043] <4. Mounting part 6> Next, the configuration of the attachment portion 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 2 and 3C to 3E.

[0044] The attachment parts 6 are disposed on the respective gripping parts 4 and can be attached to the attachment member 300. The attachment member 300 can be, for example, a belt of the user U (see, for example, FIG. 3C), a hand rest of a chair (see, for example, FIG. 3D), or a waist part of clothing such as bottoms (trousers, skirt, etc.) (see, for example, FIG. 3E).

[0045] Preferably, the attachment portion 6 is detachable from the grip portion 4. In this way, when the grip portion 4 is not connected to the attachment target 300, the attachment portion 6 can be detached from the grip portion 4. Therefore, for example, the engaging portion 61 described below can be prevented from engaging with an unintended location on the user, and the attachment portion 6 can be prevented from getting in the way when using the massage machine 100. Therefore, the user U can use the massage machine 100 comfortably. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the attachment portion 6 is not detachable from the grip portion 4.

[0046] The attachment portion 6 has an engaging portion 61 that can be engaged with the workpiece 300. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 61 is a hook portion 611 that can be hooked onto the workpiece 300. However, without being limited to this example, the engaging portion 61 may be a clip portion 612 that can clamp the workpiece 300, or may include both the hook portion 611 and the clip portion 612. In other words, the engaging portion 61 may include, for example, at least one of the hook portion 611 that can be hooked onto the workpiece 300 and the clip portion 612 that can clamp the workpiece 300.

[0047] In this way, the attachment portion 6 can be easily attached to the attachment target member 300. For example, attachment can be achieved by hooking the hook portion 611 onto a part of the treatment recipient U's clothing (such as a belt) or the handrail of a chair (see, for example, FIGS. 3C and 3D). Alternatively, attachment can be achieved by clipping a part of the treatment recipient U's clothing (such as pants or the waist part of a skirt) with the clip portion 612 (see, for example, FIG. 3E). However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the attachment portion 61 does not include both the hook portion 611 and the above-mentioned clip portion 612. In other words, the attachment portion 61 may be a member other than the hook portion 611 and the above-mentioned clip portion 612.

[0048] Preferably, the attachment portion 6 further includes a connecting member 62 and an adjuster portion 63. The connecting member 62 connects the engaging portion 61 and the gripping portion 4. The adjuster portion 63 adjusts the length of the connecting member 62. In this way, the connecting member 62 can easily connect the gripping portion 4 to the attachment member 300 via the attachment portion 6, even if the attachment member 300 is separated from the gripping portion 4. Furthermore, the adjuster portion 63 can adjust the connecting member 62 to an appropriate length. For example, by connecting the gripping portion 4 to the attachment member 300, an appropriate tension can be applied to the connecting portion 3 even if the user U does not pull the gripping portion 4. Note that this example does not exclude a configuration in which the connecting member 62 and the adjuster portion 63 are omitted.

[0049] In the massage machine 100 having the above configuration, as shown in Fig. 3A, the user U hangs the treatment device unit 2 around his / her neck and grips the grip portion 4 to pull downward. As a result, the treatment unit 1 is pressed against the treatment area consisting of the neck and shoulders at the rear of the user U's body, and treatment is performed on the treatment area. At this time, tension from the end of the treatment device unit 2 toward the grip portion 4 acts on the connecting portion 3, and the treatment tool 200 is pressed against the user U.

[0050] Therefore, the massage machine 100 can treat not only the rear part of the user U, but also the front part of the user U by pressing the treatment tool 200 against the front part of the body. For example, the treatment tool 200 can be pressed against the front part of the body of the user U, such as the subclavian region or chest, to treat the front part. Also, by varying the strength of the pulling force of the grip part 4, treatment actions similar to pressing, kneading, tapping, etc. can be performed.

[0051] Furthermore, since the distance d (see Figure 2) is between 40% and 60% of the distance W between both ends of the treatment device section 2, the attachment section 5 can be securely placed against the front area of ​​the patient U, from the lower collarbone to the chest, to treat the front area.

[0052] Conversely to the above, when the treatment device section 2 is hung on the front of the neck and the treatment section 1 treats the front part of the user U, the treatment tool 200 can also treat the rear part. Furthermore, since the treatment tool 200 is detachable, the user U can select the type, size, hardness, shape, etc. of the treatment tool 200 to wear according to his or her preference. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can provide treatment according to the preference of the user U to a wide range of the body.

[0053] 3B, the user U hangs the treatment device unit 2 from his / her waist and pulls the gripping part 4 forward, thereby pressing the treatment unit 1 against the treatment area, which is the waist at the rear of the user U's body, and treatment is performed on the treatment area.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 3C , when the treatment device unit 2 is worn around the neck to provide treatment, the attachment portion 61 is attached to the attachment member 300, such as the belt of the person U. In FIG. 3C , the hook portion 611 is hooked onto the belt. This allows the treatment unit 1 to be pressed against the treatment area, consisting of the neck and shoulders of the person U, and maintains this state, even if the person U does not grip the grip portion 4. Similarly, the treatment tool 200 treats the front part of the person U. In other words, the person U can use the massage machine 100 hands-free. At this time, the length of the connecting member 62 is adjusted using the adjuster portion 63 to pull the connecting portion 3 with an appropriate tension, allowing treatment to be performed using the treatment unit 1 and the treatment tool 200.

[0055] Similarly, as shown in Fig. 3D, when the treatment device unit 2 is hung around the neck to perform treatment, the attachment part 61 is attached to the attachment member 300 such as the hand rest of a chair. In Fig. 3D, the hook part 611 is hooked onto the hand rest. This allows the user U to use the massage machine 100 hands-free, as described above.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 3E, when the treatment device unit 2 is hung around the neck to provide treatment, the attachment portion 61 is attached to the attachment member 300 of the recipient U's clothing (for example, the waist portion of trousers). In FIG. 3E, the waist portion is clipped with the clip portion 612. This allows the treatment unit 1 to be pressed against the treatment area consisting of the recipient U's neck and shoulders and maintain this state, even if the recipient U does not grip the grip portion 4. Also, as described above, the treatment tool 200 treats the front portion of the recipient U. In other words, the recipient U can use the massage machine 100 hands-free. At this time, the length of the connecting member 62 is adjusted using the adjuster portion 63 to pull the connecting portion 3 with an appropriate tension, allowing treatment to be performed using the treatment unit 1 and the treatment tool 200.

[0057] <5. Summary> The massage machine 100 described in the above embodiment comprises a treatment unit 1 that treats the user U, a treatment device unit 2 that mounts the treatment unit 1, a pair of gripping units 4 that can be held by the user U, a pair of belt-shaped connecting units 3 that extend from both ends of the treatment device unit 2 and are connected to the gripping units 4, and an attachment unit 5 that is arranged on the connecting units 3 and to which the treatment instrument 200 can be attached.

[0058] With this configuration, for example, when the treatment device unit 2 is in contact with the treatment area at the rear of the body of the person U, the gripping unit 4 is pulled, and the treatment unit 1 can be pressed against the rear area. Note that by varying the strength of the pulling of the gripping unit 4, treatment actions similar to pressing, kneading, tapping, etc. can also be performed. At this time, at least a part of the connecting unit 3 comes into contact with the front area of ​​the person U.

[0059] Here, if the attachment section 5 to which the treatment instrument 200 is attached is placed between the connecting section 3 and the person to be treated U, tension from the end of the treatment device section 2 toward the grip section 4 acts on the connecting section 3, and the treatment instrument 200 is pressed against the person to be treated U. For example, when treating the posterior parts of the person to be treated U, such as the neck and shoulders, with the treatment section 1, the treatment instrument 200 can be pressed against the anterior parts of the body, such as the subclavian region and chest of the person to be treated U.

[0060] Therefore, the massage machine 100 can treat not only the rear part of the user U, but also the front part by pressing the treatment tool 200 against the user U. Conversely to the above, when the treatment unit 1 treats the front part of the user U, the rear part can also be treated by the treatment tool 200. Furthermore, since the treatment tool 200 is detachable, the user U can select the type, size, hardness, shape, etc. of the treatment tool 200 to wear according to his or her preference. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can provide treatment according to the preference of the user U to a wide range of the body.

[0061] The treatment unit 1 may also be an electrically driven device that is driven with vibration.

[0062] According to this configuration, when tension acts on the connecting portion 3 due to pulling on the grip portion 4, the vibrations generated by driving the treatment unit 1 are transmitted well to the attachment portion 5 arranged on the connecting portion 3. The treatment device 200 can vibrate in synchronization with the treatment unit 1 even without an active treatment function. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can enhance the treatment effect of the treatment device 200.

[0063] Furthermore, the distance from the end of the treatment device section 2 to the center of the attachment section 5 when the connecting section 3 is extended straight may be 40% or more and 60% or less of the distance between both ends of the treatment device section 2.

[0064] According to this configuration, for example, when the treatment unit 1 is used to treat the back of the neck and shoulders, the attachment unit 5 can be placed against the front part of the user U, from the lower part of the collarbone to the chest. Therefore, the massage machine 100 can press the treatment tool 200 against these front parts to treat them.

[0065] The attachment portion 5 may also include a housing portion 51 capable of housing the treatment device 200 therein.

[0066] According to this configuration, it is only necessary to store the treatment device 200 in the storage portion 51, and therefore there is no need to provide any attachment member on the treatment device 200. Therefore, the treatment device 200 can be attached to the attachment portion 5 with the simplest possible configuration.

[0067] The container 51 may also include a cover member 511 that covers the treatment device 200 .

[0068] According to this configuration, the cover member 511 can be stretched to insert the treatment device 200 between the cover member 511 and the connecting part 3, and the tension of the stretchable cover member 511 can fix the treatment device 200 to the connecting part 3. In this way, even if the shape, size, etc. of the treatment device 200 varies, the treatment device 200 can be easily fixed by sandwiching it between the cover member 511 and the connecting part 3.

[0069] Furthermore, the cover member 511 may be detachable from the connecting portion 3.

[0070] According to this configuration, the treatment device 200 can be fixed to the connecting part 3 by attaching the cover member 511 to the connecting part 3 with the treatment device 200 placed on the connecting part 3. At this time, by adjusting the attachment of the cover member 511 to the connecting part 3, treatment devices 200 of various sizes and shapes can be fixed to the connecting part 3 with an appropriate tension applied to the cover member 511.

[0071] The massage machine 100 may further include a cushion member 52 disposed on the inner surface of the housing portion 51.

[0072] According to this configuration, the treatment instrument 200 is held by the cushion member 52, and therefore, it is possible to prevent the treatment instrument 200 from moving within the accommodation portion 51. Therefore, the treatment instrument 200 can be fixed with a simple configuration.

[0073] Alternatively, the mounting part 5 may have fixing parts 53 and 54 for detachably fixing the treatment device 200 onto the connecting part 3.

[0074] According to this configuration, the treatment device 200 can be detachably attached with a simple configuration.

[0075] Furthermore, the fixing portion 53 or 54 may be formed by a magnet or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0076] According to this configuration, the fixing part 53 can be formed of a magnet (see, for example, FIG. 7A). When the treatment tool 200 has a flat shape, such as a roller device, the fixing part 53 magnetically fixes the treatment tool 200 including the magnetic member 201. This allows the treatment tool 200 to be detachably attached with a simple configuration by the magnetic force between the magnetic member 201 and the fixing part 53.

[0077] Alternatively, the fixing part 54 can be formed by a hook-and-loop fastener (see, for example, FIG. 7B). One end of the hook-and-loop fastener is arranged on the connecting part 3 side, and the other end is arranged on the treatment instrument 200 side. In this case, too, the treatment instrument 200 can be detachably attached with a simple configuration.

[0078] The massage machine 100 may further include an attachment portion 6. The attachment portion 6 is disposed on each grip portion 4 and can be attached to the attachment target member 300. The attachment portion 6 may have an engagement portion 61 that can be engaged with the attachment target member 300.

[0079] According to this configuration, the gripping portion 4 can be connected to the attachment member 300 by engaging the engaging portion 61 of the attachment portion 6 with the attachment member 300. For example, the user U can engage the engaging portion 61 with the attachment member 300, such as the user U's belt (see FIG. 3C, etc.), a chair handrest (see FIG. 3D, etc.), or clothing such as bottoms (trousers, skirt, etc.) (see FIG. 3E, etc.). Therefore, the user U can press the treatment unit 1 against the user U and maintain this state without grasping the gripping portion 4. In other words, the user U can use the massage machine 100 hands-free.

[0080] Alternatively, the massage machine 100 described in the above embodiment includes a treatment unit 1 that treats the user U, a treatment device unit 2 that mounts the treatment unit 1, a pair of gripping parts 4 that can be held by the user U, a pair of belt-shaped connecting parts 3 that extend from both ends of the treatment device unit 2 and connect to the connecting part 3, and an attachment part 6 that is disposed on each of the gripping parts 4 and can be attached to a mounting member 300. The attachment part 6 has an attachment part 61 that can be engaged with the mounting member 300.

[0081] With this configuration, for example, the treatment unit 1 can be pressed against the body of the user U by pulling the gripping portion 4 while the treatment device unit 2 is in contact with a treatment site at the rear of the body. At this time, the gripping portion 4 can be connected to the attachment member 300 by engaging the engaging portion 61 of the attachment unit 6 with the attachment member 300. For example, the user U can engage the engaging portion 61 with the attachment member 300, such as the user U's belt (see FIG. 3C, etc.), a chair handrest (see FIG. 3D, etc.), or clothing such as bottoms (trousers, skirt, etc.) (see FIG. 3E, etc.). Therefore, the user U can press the treatment unit 1 against the user U and maintain that state without grasping the gripping portion 4. In other words, the user U can use the massage machine 100 hands-free.

[0082] Furthermore, the attachment part 6 may be detachable from the grip part 4.

[0083] According to this configuration, when the gripping portion 4 is not to be connected to the attachment member 300, the attachment portion 6 can be detached from the gripping portion 4. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the engagement portion 61 from engaging with an unwanted object, and it is possible to prevent the attachment portion 6 from getting in the way when using the massage machine 100. Therefore, the user U can use the massage machine 100 comfortably.

[0084] Furthermore, the engaging portion 61 may include at least one of a hook portion 611 and a clip portion 612. The hook portion 611 can be hooked onto the attachment member 300. The clip portion 612 can clamp the attachment member 300.

[0085] With this configuration, the attachment part 6 can be easily attached to the attachment target member 300. For example, attachment can be achieved by hooking the hook part 611 onto a part of the user U's clothing (such as a belt) or the handrail of a chair (see FIGS. 3C and 3D, etc.). Alternatively, attachment can be achieved by clamping a part of the user U's clothing (such as pants or the waist part of a skirt) with the clip part 612 (see FIG. 3E, etc.).

[0086] The attachment portion 6 may further include a connecting member 62 and an adjuster portion 63. The connecting member 62 connects the engagement portion 61 and the grip portion 4. The adjuster portion 63 adjusts the length of the connecting member 62.

[0087] According to this configuration, even if the attachment target 300 is separated from the gripping portion 4, the connecting member 62 can easily connect the gripping portion 4 to the attachment target 300 via the attachment portion 6. Furthermore, the adjuster portion 63 can adjust the connecting member 62 to an appropriate length. For example, by connecting the gripping portion 4 to the attachment target 300, an appropriate tension can be applied to the connecting portion 3 even if the user U does not pull on the gripping portion 4.

[0088] <6.Other> 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.

[0089] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the massage machine 100 includes the attachment portion 6. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the attachment portion 6 is omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0090] 100 Massage Machines 101 Operation section 102 Storage section 103 Control Unit 104 Drive circuit 105 Power supply section 1051 drive circuit 1052 battery 1 Treatment Department 11 Massage balls 12 Drive mechanism 2 Treatment device section 21. Cabinet 22 Exterior part 23 Amibe 3,3R,3L connection part 3a Belt-shaped member 4,4R,4L grip part 41 First Circular Section 411 First Band 42 Second Circular Section 421 Second fascicle 5,5R,5L mounting part 51 Storage unit 510 Interior Space 511 Cover member 52 Cushion member 53,54 Fixed part 6,6R,6L mounting part 61 Attachment 611 Hook part 612 Clip part 62 Connecting member 63 Adjuster part 200 Treatment equipment 201 Magnetic materials 300 Mounting member U Recipient

Claims

1. a treatment unit that treats the recipient; a treatment device unit including the treatment unit; A pair of gripping parts that can be gripped by the user; a pair of belt-shaped connecting portions extending from both ends of the treatment device portion and connected to the grip portion; a mounting portion that is disposed on the connecting portion and to which a desired treatment device can be detachably attached; an attachment portion disposed on each of the gripping portions and attachable to a workpiece; Equipped with the attachment portion includes a housing portion capable of housing the treatment device therein; The massage machine, wherein the attachment portion has an engagement portion that can be engaged with the attachment target member.

2. a treatment unit that treats the recipient; a treatment device unit including the treatment unit; A pair of gripping parts that can be gripped by the user; a pair of belt-shaped connecting portions extending from both ends of the treatment device portion and connected to the grip portion; a mounting portion that is disposed on the connecting portion and to which a treatment device can be attached; an attachment portion disposed on each of the gripping portions and attachable to a workpiece; Equipped with the attachment portion has a fixing portion that detachably fixes the treatment device on the connecting portion, The massage machine, wherein the attachment portion has an engagement portion that can be engaged with the attachment target member.

3. The storage section includes a cover member that covers the treatment instrument, The massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the cover member is stretchable.

4. The massage machine according to claim 3 , wherein the cover member is detachable from the connecting portion.

5. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 and 3 to 4, further comprising a cushion member disposed on an inner surface of the housing portion.

6. The massage machine according to claim 2 , wherein the fixing portion is formed by a magnet or a hook-and-loop fastener.

7. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the treatment unit is an electric device that is driven with vibration.

8. A massage machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the distance from the end of the treatment device unit to the center of the attachment unit when the connecting portion is extended straight is 40% or more and 60% or less of the distance between the two end portions of the treatment device unit.

9. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the treatment device is hard and has a shape with protrusions.

10. a treatment unit that treats the recipient; a treatment device unit including the treatment unit; A pair of gripping parts that can be gripped by the user; a pair of belt-shaped connecting portions extending from both ends of the treatment device portion and connected to the grip portion; an attachment portion disposed on each of the gripping portions and attachable to a workpiece; Equipped with The attachment portion has an attachment portion that can be attached to the attachment target member, The attachment member is either a part of the user's clothes or a chair.

11. The massage machine according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment portion is detachable from the grip portion.

12. The engagement portion is a hook portion that can be hooked onto the workpiece; a clip portion capable of clamping the workpiece; The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising at least one of the following:

13. The mounting portion is a connecting member that connects the engaging portion and the gripping portion; an adjuster portion for adjusting the length of the connecting member; The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising:

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