Massage mat

Abstract

The present utility model relates to massage mats and can be used, in particular, in conjunction with a device for additionally acting on the skin of the feet. According to the utility model, a mat is configured with a cavity, beneath which lies at least one metallic plate which is made of a magnetic material and is enclosed in a silicone casing, wherein the cavity has walls around the entire periphery thereof and is configured to receive an external device for acting on the skin of the feet, containing a magnetic strip. The technical result achieved is the possibility of installing and fastening in a massage mat a device for additionally acting on the skin of the feet, for the purposes of cleansing or massage.

Description

[0001] IPC: A61H 39 / 00

[0002] MASSAGE MAT

[0003] The field of technology to which the utility model belongs.

[0004] This utility model is related to massage mats and can be used, in particular, in combination with a device for additional impact on the skin of the foot.

[0005] State of the art.

[0006] A massage mat is known from the prior art, containing an elastic base on which convex massage elements are placed, described in patent for utility model No. 163989 published on 20.08.2016.

[0007] This device is the closest in technical essence to the claimed utility model and serves as a prototype for the proposed utility model. A drawback of this device is that it cannot be used for additional foot stimulation. For example, it cannot be equipped with an external device that could additionally cleanse the user's foot or perform a massage similar to the Kuznetsov applicator.

[0008] Disclosure of utility model.

[0009] Based on this original observation, the present utility model is primarily intended to propose a massage mat containing an elastic base on which convex massage elements are placed, which allows at least to smooth out the above-mentioned drawback, namely, to provide the possibility of installing and fixing a device on the massage mat for additional impact on the skin of the foot, such as cleaning or massage, which is the technical task set by the present utility model.

[0010] To achieve this goal, a cavity is made in the mat, under which there is at least one metal plate made of magnetic material, enclosed in a silicone shell, and the cavity has walls along its entire contour, and the cavity is designed to accommodate an external device for acting on the skin of the foot, which includes a magnetic plate.

[0011] These advantageous features make it possible to install and secure the device to a massage mat for additional foot treatments, such as cleansing or massage. The interaction between the mat's metal plate and the device's magnets secures the device, and their matching shapes prevent movement along the mat. The cavity walls reliably prevent the device from slipping across the mat's surface.

[0012] It also makes it possible to increase the service life of the product, as the metal is protected from contact with water and rust.

[0013] There is also a possible version of the utility model, in which the mat includes metal plates.

[0014] Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to strengthen the fixation of an external device.

[0015] The set of essential features of the proposed utility model is unknown from the state of the art for devices of similar purpose, which allows us to conclude that it meets the “novelty” criterion for the utility model.

[0016] Brief description of the drawings.

[0017] Other distinctive features and advantages of the utility model clearly follow from the description given below for illustration and not as limiting, with reference to the attached drawing, in which:

[0018] - Figure 1 depicts a massage mat, top view, according to the utility model,

[0019] - Figure 2 depicts a vertical section A-A of a massage mat, according to the utility model,

[0020] - Figure 3 depicts a vertical section B-B of a fragment of a massage mat, according to the utility model,

[0021] - Figure 4 depicts a vertical section B-B of a fragment of a massage mat, according to the utility model, - Figure 5 depicts a massage mat, a bottom view, according to the utility model.

[0022] Figures 1-5 indicate:

[0023] 1 - elastic base,

[0024] 2 - convex massage elements,

[0025] 3 - cavity,

[0026] 4 - metal plate,

[0027] 5 - cavity walls,

[0028] 6 - silicone shell,

[0029] 7 - suction cups,

[0030] 8 - convex massage elements in the area of ​​the legs,

[0031] 9 - externally installed device (shown in Figure 2 by a dotted line), where 10 is the magnetic plate of device 9.

[0032] According to figures 1-5, the massage mat contains an elastic base 1, on which convex massage elements 2 are placed. The mat has a cavity 3, under which at least one metal plate 4 is located, wherein the cavity has walls along its entire contour, and the cavity has a shape corresponding to the external device placed inside it for acting on the skin of the foot, including a magnetic plate.

[0033] The mat optionally includes a plastic plug, shaped to fit the cavity and inserted into it. Plug not shown.

[0034] Optionally, the mat includes several metal plates.

[0035] Optionally, each metal plate is enclosed in a silicone shell 6. The silicone shell 6 protects the metal plates 4 from rust. The silicone shell holds the metal plates within the mat mold. The silicone shell can withstand temperatures of 300 degrees Celsius, while during the mat production process, hot PVC, which is at 200 degrees Celsius, is injected into the mold.

[0036] Implementation of a utility model.

[0037] The massage mat is made as follows:

[0038] First, the metal plates 4 are wrapped in a silicone shell 6, and there are holding holes in the silicone shell 6 so that the metal plate 4 in silicone is installed on the mold and then hot PVC is poured into the mat mold.

[0039] The massage mat works as follows. (A non-limiting example of its use for manicures is provided.)

[0040] Step 1. Massage your legs without using any external devices.

[0041] Step 2-1. Attach an external device, such as the skin cleansing device described in Patent No. 201316, by installing it in cavity 3, activating interaction between the device's magnets and the mat's metal plates 4. Magnet 10 of external device 9 attracts the massage mat's metal plates 4, thereby securing external device 9 to the mat. Since cavity 3 is shaped to accommodate external device 9 for foot massage, the walls of cavity 5 prevent external device 9 from shifting. Together with magnets 10, which attract the massage mat's metal plates 4, these walls 5 securely hold external device 9 in place.

[0042] Clean the skin of the feet with pumice, which is part of the external device 9.

[0043] Step 2-2. Attach an external device, such as a Kuznetsov applicator, by placing it in cavity 3, allowing the magnets of the device to interact with the metal plates 4 of the mat. Similarly, magnet 10 of external device 9 attracts the metal plates 4 of the massage mat, thereby securing external device 9. Since cavity 3 is shaped to accommodate external device 9 for foot massage, the walls of cavity 5 prevent external device 9 from shifting. Together with magnets 10, which attract the metal plates 4 of the massage mat, these walls 5 securely hold external device 9 in place.

[0044] The legs are massaged using sharp elements of an external device.

[0045] Step 3. Disconnect the external device.

[0046] Step 4. Optionally, install a plug. Industrial applicability.

[0047] The massage mat can be manufactured by a skilled person and, when implemented, ensures the fulfillment of its stated purpose. This feasibility stems from the fact that for each feature included in the utility model formula based on the description, a material equivalent is known, allowing for a conclusion regarding compliance with the "industrial applicability" criterion for the utility model and the "completeness of disclosure" criterion for the utility model.

[0048] In accordance with the proposed solution, the applicants produced a prototype massage mat.

[0049] Testing of the prototype demonstrated that it fully complies with the applicable requirements. All of this ultimately ensures the desired technical result—the ability to install and secure the device to a massage mat for additional foot treatment, such as cleansing or massage.

Claims

FORMULA OF A UTILITY MODEL 1. A massage mat containing an elastic base on which convex massage elements are placed, characterized in that a cavity is formed in the mat, under the cavity there is at least one metal plate made of magnetic material, enclosed in a silicone shell, wherein the cavity has walls along its entire contour, and the cavity is made for placing an external device for acting on the skin of the foot, including a magnetic plate.

2. A massage mat according to item 1, characterized in that the mat includes metal plates.

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