CN112999046A

CN112999046A - Massaging machine

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Publication number: CN112999046A
Application number: CN202011005985.9A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 水口隆司; 大出健太郎; 财部政文; 增田雅亮; 花田吏; 日野章子
Original assignee: Fuji Medical Instruments Mfg Co Ltd
Current assignee: Fuji Medical Instruments Mfg Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-12-19
Filing date: 2020-09-22
Publication date: 2021-06-22
Also published as: JP2024091952A; JP7481840B2; JP2021094320A

Abstract

The invention provides a massager which can improve the satisfaction of a user. The massage machine of the embodiment comprises: a massage unit which performs a massage operation on a user; and a control device that controls the massage operation of the massage unit, wherein the control device includes: a changing unit that changes a reference value of the intensity of the massage operation based on an operation by the user; and an execution unit that executes the massage operation based on the reference value changed by the change unit.

Description

Massaging machine

Technical Field

The invention relates to a massage machine.

Background

Conventionally, there is known a massage machine capable of changing the intensity of a massage operation for each part where the massage operation is performed (for example, see japanese patent laid-open No. 11-169416).

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

In the above-described massage machine, the intensity of the massage operation is changed in accordance with the user's operation from among a plurality of intensities that are set in advance in the massage machine, for example, "strong", "medium", "weak", and "zero".

However, the intensity of the massage operation in the massage machine is an intensity with respect to a reference value set in advance for the massage machine. Therefore, the user may not feel a satisfactory feeling in a different manner for a massage operation of a certain intensity

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a massage machine that improves the satisfaction of a user.

Means for solving the problems

A massage machine according to an embodiment includes: a massage unit which performs a massage operation on a user; and a control device that controls the massage operation of the massage unit, the control device including: a changing unit that changes a reference value of the intensity of the massage operation based on an operation by the user; and an execution unit that executes the massage operation based on the reference value changed by the change unit.

Thus, the massage machine can customize the massage operation according to the preference of the user, and the satisfaction of the user on the massage operation can be improved.

A massager according to an embodiment includes a setting unit that sets a reference value for each massage part based on a body shape of the user, and the changing unit changes the reference value set by the setting unit based on an operation of the user.

Thus, the massage machine can change the reference value set according to the body type of the user in accordance with the preference of the user. Therefore, the massage machine can provide the reference value corresponding to the body shape of the user, and can customize the reference value in accordance with the preference of the user. Therefore, the massage machine can improve the satisfaction of the user to the massage action.

In the massage machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the execution unit may change the intensity of the massage operation with respect to the changed reference value and execute the massage operation when the intensity of the massage flow for performing the massage operation on the plurality of massage sites is changed.

Thus, the massage machine can execute the massage operation based on the reference value customized according to the preference of the user even when the intensity of the massage flow is changed. Therefore, the massage machine can improve the satisfaction of the user to the massage action.

A massage machine according to an embodiment includes a display unit that displays a changeable range of the reference value with the reference value as an origin.

Thus, the massage machine can display the changeable range as a relative range with the reference value as the center. Therefore, when the user changes the reference value, the user can easily recognize the intensity of the massage operation preferred by the user from the original reference value, and can easily determine the intensity of the massage operation preferred by the user. That is, the massager can improve the operability when changing the reference value.

Effects of the invention

According to an aspect of the embodiment, the satisfaction of the user can be improved.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a massage machine of an embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control device of a massage machine according to an embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating body type customization processing according to the embodiment.

Fig. 4A is a diagram (1 thereof) showing a display example of a display unit in the body type customization processing according to the embodiment.

Fig. 4B is a diagram (2) showing an example of display of the display unit in the body type customization processing according to the embodiment.

Fig. 4C is a diagram (fig. 3) showing an example of display of the display unit in the body type customization processing according to the embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an air customizing process of the embodiment.

Fig. 6A is a diagram (1) showing a display example of a display unit in the air customizing process of the embodiment.

Fig. 6B is a diagram (2) showing an example of display of the display unit in the air customizing process according to the embodiment.

Fig. 6C is a diagram (fig. 3) showing an example of display of the display unit in the air customizing process according to the embodiment.

Description of reference numerals:

1 massage machine

2 massage part

3 operating part

4 control device

21 massage ball

31 display part

40 control part

42 acquisition part

43 detection part

44 estimating part

45 setting unit

46 changing part

And 47 an execution unit.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, a mode for implementing the massage machine 1 of the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as "embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The massager 1 of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

< massage machine >

A massager 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 1 and 2. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a massage machine 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the control device 4 of the massage machine 1 according to the embodiment.

The massage machine 1 is a chair-type massage machine. The massage machine 1 includes a massage unit 2, an operation unit 3, and a control device 4. The massage unit 2 includes a seat 2A, a backrest 2B, armrests 2C, and leg support portions 2D.

The seat 2A is seated by a user as a treatment subject, and supports the buttocks of the user. The seat 2A is provided with a massaging mechanism for massaging the buttocks and thighs of the user. The treatment means is, for example, a hip air chamber 10 and a thigh air chamber 11. The hip air chamber 10 performs a massaging operation on the hip of the user. The thigh air chamber 11 performs a massage operation on the thigh of the user.

The hip air chamber 10 and the thigh air chamber 11 perform a massage operation by supplying and discharging air. An air pump (not shown) is provided in the seat 2A. The air pump supplies and discharges air to and from the hip air chamber 10 and the thigh air chamber 11.

The backrest 2B is provided on the rear side of the seat 2A and supports the back of the user. The backrest 2B is provided with a massage mechanism for massaging the user's shoulders and waist. The treatment mechanism includes, for example, a mechanism unit 20, a lumbar air chamber 12, and a dorsal air chamber 13.

The mechanical unit 20 includes a pair of massage balls 21 as treatment members, and a drive mechanism 22 for operating the massage balls 21. The mechanical unit 20 is movable along a guide frame 23 extending in the vertical direction of the backrest portion 2B. That is, the mechanical unit 20 can move in the vertical direction of the backrest portion 2B. The mechanical unit 20 moves along the guide frame 23 by the operation of a motor (not shown). The mechanical unit 20 performs a massaging action from the shoulder to the waist of the user.

The massage ball 21 is supported by the drive mechanism 22 via a support arm (not shown). The drive mechanism 22 includes a plurality of motors (not shown). The drive mechanism 22 can tilt about an axis perpendicular to the vertical direction of the backrest 2B. The mechanical unit 20 operates a plurality of motors according to the type of massage operation, and performs massage operations such as kneading and beating by the massage balls 21. In the mechanical unit 20, the massage ball 21 and the driving mechanism 22 are tilted by the operation of the motor, and the amount of projection of the massage ball 21 to the user side is adjusted.

The waist air chamber 12 performs a massage operation on the waist of the user. The air chamber for back 13 performs a massage operation on the back of the user. The waist air chamber 12 and the back air chamber 13 perform a massage operation by supplying and discharging air from the air pump.

The armrest portions 2C are provided on both left and right sides of the seat portion 2A, and support the elbows and forearm portions of the user. The armrest portion 2C is provided with a treatment mechanism for massaging the forearm of the user. The treatment mechanism is, for example, a forearm air chamber 14. The forearm air chamber 14 performs a massage operation by supplying the discharge air from the air pump.

The leg support portion 2D is provided on the front side of the seat portion 2A and supports the legs of the user. The leg support portion 2D is provided with a treatment mechanism for massaging the calf and sole of the user. The treatment means are, for example, a calf air chamber 15 and a sole air chamber 16. The calf air chamber 15 performs a massage operation on the calf of the user. The sole air chamber 16 performs a massaging operation on the sole of the user. The calf air chamber 15 and the sole air chamber 16 perform a massage operation by supplying the discharged air from the air pump.

The massage unit 2 is provided with a pressure sensor 60 for measuring a load on the massage ball 21. The pressure sensor 60 measures the pressure against the massage ball 21. Specifically, the pressure sensor 60 measures the pressure when the massage ball 21 is pressed toward the user leaning on the backrest portion 2B.

The massage unit 2 is provided with a position sensor 61 for measuring the position of the mechanical unit 20 in the vertical direction of the backrest 2B. The position sensor 61 measures the position of the machine unit 20 based on the amount of movement of the machine unit 20 along the guide frame 23. Specifically, the position sensor 61 measures the position of the machine unit 20 based on the amount of movement of the machine unit 20 with respect to the initial position.

The massage unit 2 is provided with an inclination sensor 62 for measuring the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21. The tilt sensor 62 measures the tilt angle of the drive mechanism 22.

The massage machine 1 measures the pressure with the pressure sensor 60 while moving the mechanical unit 20 in the vertical direction of the backrest portion 2B in a state where the massage balls 21 are projected toward the back side of the user. Thus, the massager 1 can detect the position of the user's shoulder and the user's ridge line.

In addition, the massage machine 1 sets a massage flow for performing a massage operation on a plurality of massage sites. The massage flow is, for example, a flow in which the massage motions are continuously performed from the shoulder to the waist of the user by the mechanical unit 20. In addition, the massager 1 can change the intensity in the massage flow. That is, the massage machine 1 can change the intensity of the massage operation at each massage part included in the massage flow. The massage machine 1 may have a plurality of massage processes. In addition, the massage machine 1 may perform a massage operation on a predetermined massage portion.

In addition, the massage machine 1 can customize the massage operation based on the body shape of the user, specifically, the ridge line of the user. Here, the customization of the massage operation based on the ridge line is referred to as "body type customization".

In addition, the massage machine 1 can customize the massage operation of each air chamber 10 to 16. The customization of the massage operation of each air cell 10 to 16 is referred to as "air customization".

The massage portion and the treatment mechanism in the massage machine 1 are examples, and are not limited thereto. For example, the massage machine 1 may include a plurality of the mechanical units 20, or may include an air chamber for performing a massage operation on the shoulder.

The operation unit 3 is a remote controller for operating the massage unit 2 and the like. The operation unit 3 includes buttons 30 for receiving user operations, a display unit 31, and the like. The display unit 31 displays images of the setting state of the massage flow, the setting state of the massage unit 2, the operation state of the massage unit 2, the detection result of the ridge line, and the like. The display unit 31 is a touch panel and includes functions of buttons.

The control device 4 controls the massage unit 2 to perform a massage operation on the user. Further, the control device 4 performs body customization and air customization. The control device 4 includes a control unit 40 and a storage unit 41.

The storage unit 41 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a ram (random Access memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

The control unit 40 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a cpu (central Processing unit), a rom (read Only memory), a RAM, an input/output port, and the like, and various circuits. The control unit 40 includes an acquisition unit 42, a detection unit 43, an estimation unit 44, a setting unit 45, a change unit 46, and an execution unit 47 that function by the CPU executing various programs stored in the ROM using the RAM as a work area.

Part or all of the acquisition unit 42, the detection unit 43, the estimation unit 44, the setting unit 45, the change unit 46, and the execution unit 47 included in the control unit 40 may be configured by hardware such as asic (application Specific Integrated circuit), fpga (field Programmable Gate array), or the like. The acquisition unit 42, the detection unit 43, the estimation unit 44, the setting unit 45, the changing unit 46, and the execution unit 47 may be divided into a plurality of units or may be combined.

The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to an operation of the operation unit 3 by the user. The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to the pressure of the massage ball 21 measured by the pressure sensor 60. The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal related to the position of the machine unit 20 measured by the position sensor 61. The acquisition unit 42 acquires a signal relating to the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 measured by the inclination sensor 62.

The detection unit 43 detects the shoulder position of the user. The detection unit 43 detects the shoulder position of the user based on the position of the mechanical unit 20 and the amount of change in the pressure of the massage ball 21.

The detection unit 43 calculates the amount of change in the pressure of the massage ball 21, and detects the position of the mechanical unit 20 where the amount of change is larger than a first predetermined value set in advance as the shoulder position of the user. For example, when the shoulder position of the user is detected while the mechanical unit 20 is raised, the pressure of the massage ball 21 is abruptly reduced when the massage ball 21 is raised to the shoulder of the user. In addition, when the shoulder position of the user is detected while the mechanical unit 20 is lowered, the pressure of the massage ball 21 is rapidly increased when the massage ball 21 comes into contact with the shoulder of the user. Therefore, the detection unit 43 can detect the shoulder position of the user by calculating the amount of change in the pressure of the massage ball 21.

In addition, the detection unit 43 estimates the body shape of the user. Specifically, the detection unit 43 detects a ridge line of the user. The detection section 43 detects the ridge line of the user from the pressure of the massage ball 21 and the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 at the detection point set based on the shoulder position of the user. The detection unit 43 detects the ridge line of the user based on the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 in which the pressure of the massage ball 21 becomes greater than a preset second predetermined value. The detected ridge line is displayed on the display unit 31 of the operation unit 3.

The setting unit 45 sets a detection point for estimating the body shape of the user based on the shoulder position of the user. Specifically, the setting unit 45 sets a detection point for detecting the ridge line of the user. The setting unit 45 sets the detection point based on the shoulder position of the user using, for example, a calculation formula or a table. The calculation formula and the table are set in advance based on statistical data and the like. The number of detection points is set to a predetermined number, for example, 8, from the shoulder position of the user to the seat 2A.

For example, in the case of a user with a high shoulder position, the distance between the detection points becomes longer for a user with a low shoulder position.

The setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each massage part based on the body shape of the user. Specifically, the setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each massage part based on the detected ridge line. The reference value is a reference value of the intensity of the massage operation. For example, at the detection point, a reference value is set based on the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 at which the pressure of the massage ball 21 becomes greater than a preset second predetermined value.

The reference value may be different among users having different body types. For example, in a user with a large waist dent and a user with a small waist dent, the position where the massage ball 21 abuts against the user's waist is different. Therefore, the setting unit 45 sets the reference values for the user with a large waist dent and the user with a small waist dent. The reference value can be changed by a user operation.

The setting unit 45 sets a changeable range of the reference value. The setting unit 45 sets a changeable range with the reference value as the origin. The setting unit 45 sets the reference value to the origin "0" and sets the range of "± 7" with respect to the origin as the changeable range, for example. That is, the setting unit 45 sets the changeable range of the reference value to a relative range with the reference value as the origin.

The set reference value and the changeable range are displayed on the display unit 31 of the operation unit 3. The display unit 31 displays a changeable range having the reference value as the origin regardless of the body type of the user.

For example, in the stage of setting "1" to "70" as the intensity of the massage operation, when the intensity becomes larger as the value becomes larger, the setting unit 45 sets "50" as the reference value for the user with a large dent on the waist. The setting unit 45 sets "35" as the reference value for the user with a small waist dent. The changeable range is "± 7".

When the reference value is "50", the setting unit 45 sets "50" as the origin and the intensities "43" to "57" as "-7" to "+ 7". When the reference value is "35", the setting unit 45 sets the intensities of "28" to "42" to "-7" to "+ 7" with "35" as the origin.

Therefore, regardless of the body type of the user, the changeable range of "-7" - "+ 7" is displayed on the display unit 31. In the above example, the actual massage operation intensity corresponding to each reference value and each variable range is different, for example, the actual massage operation intensity corresponding to "-7" is different.

The setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each of the air cells 10 to 16 based on the user's operation. The setting unit 45 selects a gas cell from the gas cells 10 to 16, and sets a reference value of the selected gas cell. For example, the setting unit 45 sets the reference value of the air chamber 16 to the air amount when the air supplied to the air chamber 16 for the sole is gradually increased and the user performs the stop operation. The setting unit 45 determines whether or not all of the air chambers 10 to 16 are selected, and sets reference values for all of the air chambers 10 to 16.

The changing unit 46 determines whether or not a customizing operation based on the reference value of the user is performed. Specifically, the changing unit 46 determines whether or not the user has performed a change operation on the set reference value. When the set reference value is changed by the user operation, the changing unit 46 changes the reference value based on the user operation.

The reference value may be stored in the storage unit 41. That is, the control device 4 may store the reference value for each user. Thus, when the user sets the reference value in accordance with his/her preference, the user can receive the massage operation based on the stored reference value without performing body type customization or air customization again.

The actuator 47 sends control signals to the motor and the air pump of the massage unit 2, and controls the motor and the air pump to perform a massage operation by the mechanical unit 20 and the air chambers 10 to 16. The execution unit 47 executes the massage operation based on the set or changed reference value.

When the user selects the massage flow, the execution unit 47 executes the massage operation at each massage part based on the reference value. When the reference value of a certain massage part is changed, the execution unit 47 executes a massage operation at the certain massage part based on the changed reference value.

When the intensity of the massage flow is changed, the execution unit 47 changes the intensity of the massage operation based on the reference value of each massage part to execute the massage operation.

For example, when the intensity of the massage flow is "strong", "medium", and "weak", and the intensity of the massage flow is "medium", the execution unit 47 executes the massage operation at each massage site based on the reference value.

When the intensity of the massage flow is "strong", the execution unit 47 makes the intensity of the massage operation at each massage part stronger than the reference value, and executes the massage operation.

When the intensity of the massage flow is "weak", the execution unit 47 makes the intensity of the massage operation at each massage site weaker than the reference value, and executes the massage operation.

In this way, the massager 1 can change the intensity of the massage flow based on the reference value when the reference value is set.

< body type customization processing >

Next, the body type customization processing according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating body type customization processing according to the embodiment.

The control device 4 detects the shoulder position of the user (S100), and sets a plurality of detection points based on the detected shoulder position of the user (S101).

The control device 4 detects the ridge line of the user based on the pressure of the massage ball 21 at the detection point (S102), and displays the ridge line on the display unit 31 (S103).

The control device 4 determines whether or not there is a customizing operation based on the reference value of the user (S104). When the customization operation is performed (S104: YES), the control device 4 changes the reference value in accordance with the user operation (S105).

The control device 4 determines whether or not the customizing operation based on the reference value of the user is finished (S106). When there is no customization operation (no in S104) and when the customization operation is completed (yes in S106), the control device 4 ends the body type customization processing.

Next, a display example of the display unit 31 in the body type customization processing according to the embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 4A to 4C. Fig. 4A is a diagram (1 thereof) showing an example of display of the display unit 31 in the body type customization processing of the embodiment. Fig. 4B is a diagram (2) showing an example of the display unit 31 in the body type customization processing according to the embodiment. Fig. 4C is a diagram (3 thereof) showing an example of display of the display unit 31 in the body type customization processing of the embodiment.

When the ridge line of the user is detected, an image 100a shown in fig. 4A is displayed on the display unit 31. The ridge lines 101 display the detection points 102 in the vertical direction. The ridge line 101 is determined and displayed in the left-right direction based on the reference value of each detection point 102. In addition, a decision button 110 for deciding the ridge line 101, a customization button 111, a re-detection button 112 for re-detecting the ridge line, and the like are displayed in the image 100 a.

When the user presses the customize button 111 in the image 100a shown in fig. 4A, an image 100B capable of changing the reference values is displayed on the display unit 31 as shown in fig. 4B. The currently selected detection point 102 is displayed in the image 100b so as to be distinguishable from the other detection points 102. In fig. 4B, the currently selected detection point 102 is indicated by a solid mark, and the other detection points 102 are indicated by hollow marks.

Further, in the image 100b, there are displayed: a button 113 for selecting the detected point 102, a massage part 114 corresponding to the selected detected point 102, the name 115 of the currently selected detected point 102, a reference value 116, a button 117 for changing the reference value 116, a button 118 for ending body type customization, and the like.

When the user operates the button 113, the selected detected point 102, the massage part 114, the name 115 of the selected detected point 102, and the display of the reference value 116 are changed according to the operation of the button 113.

For example, when the button 117 for changing the reference value 116 is operated by the user from the state shown in fig. 4B, the reference value 116 is changed in accordance with the operation by the user in the image 100B as shown in fig. 4C. In the above example, when the right button 117 is pressed 5 times from the state shown in fig. 4B, the reference value 116 is changed from "0" to "+ 5".

In the image 100b, the reference value can be changed within a changeable range of "-7" to "+ 7" with the reference value as an origin, for example. This is because the reference value is already set according to the body shape of the user, and therefore the massager 1 does not need to be able to change the reference value in all stages of the intensity of the massage operation in the image 100b, and can change the reference value in a narrow changeable range with the reference value as the origin. Therefore, the user can reduce the pressing operation of the button 117, and the operation for changing the reference value becomes easy.

< air customization treatment >

Next, the air-conditioning process according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an air customizing process of the embodiment.

The control device 4 selects the gas cell for which the reference value is set (S200), and sets the reference value of the selected gas cell (S201).

The control device 4 determines whether or not the selection of all the air chambers 10 to 16 is completed (S202). When there is an unselected gas cell (no in S202), the control device 4 selects a gas cell from the unselected gas cells (S200).

When all the air chambers 10 to 16 are selected (yes in S202), the control device 4 determines whether or not there is a customizing operation based on the reference value of the user (S203).

When the customization operation is performed (S203: YES), the control device 4 changes the reference value in accordance with the user operation (S204).

The control device 4 determines whether or not the customizing operation based on the reference value of the user is finished (S205). When the customizing operation is not performed (no in S203) and when the customizing operation is completed (yes in S205), the control device 4 ends the air customizing process.

Next, a display example of the display unit 31 in the air customizing process according to the embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 6A to 6C. Fig. 6A is a diagram (1 thereof) showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the air customizing process of the embodiment. Fig. 6B is a diagram (2) showing an example of display of the display unit 31 in the air customizing process of the embodiment. Fig. 6C is a diagram (3) showing a display example of the display unit 31 in the air customizing process of the embodiment.

When the air-customizing process is performed, an image for setting the reference value of each of the air cells 10 to 16 is displayed on the display unit 31. For example, as shown in fig. 6A, an image 120a for setting the reference value of the sole air cell 16 is displayed. In the image 120a, the type 121 of the air chamber, an indicator 122 indicating the amount of air supplied to the air chamber 16 for the sole, a button 123 for determining a reference value, and the like are displayed.

As shown in fig. 6B, when the amount of air supplied to the air chamber 16 for the sole is increased, the indicator 122 changes in accordance with the increased amount of air. When the user presses the button 123, the air volume when the button 123 is pressed is set to the reference value of the air chamber 16 for the sole. The images shown in fig. 6A and 6B are displayed in correspondence with the respective air cells 10 to 16.

When the reference value of each of the air cells 10 to 16 is set, as shown in fig. 6C, an image 120b showing the reference value of each of the air cells 10 to 16 is displayed on the display unit 31. In the image 120b, a massage part where each air cell 10 to 16 performs a massage operation, a button 127 where a reference value 126 of each air cell 10 to 16 is displayed, a name 128 of a massage part where a massage operation is performed by a currently selected air cell, a button 129 where the reference value 126 is changed, a button 130 where air customization is ended, and the like are displayed.

When the user presses the button 127 indicating the reference value 126 of each air chamber 10 to 16, a massage part for changing the reference value 126 is selected. When the user operates a button 129 for changing the reference value 126, the reference value 126 is changed in accordance with the user operation.

< effects >

The massage machine 1 includes a massage unit 2 and a control device 4. The massage unit 2 performs a massage operation on the user. The control device 4 controls the massage operation of the massage unit 2. The control device 4 includes a changing unit 46 and an executing unit 47. The changing unit 46 changes the reference value of the intensity of the massage operation based on the user's operation. The execution unit 47 executes the massage operation based on the reference value changed by the change unit 46.

Thus, the massage machine 1 can customize the massage operation according to the preference of the user, and the user can feel more satisfied with the massage operation.

The control device 4 further includes a setting unit 45. The setting unit 45 sets a reference value for each massage part based on the body shape of the user. The changing unit 46 changes the reference value set by the setting unit 45 based on the user operation.

Thus, the massage machine 1 can change the reference value set in accordance with the body shape of the user in accordance with the preference of the user. Therefore, the massage machine 1 can propose the reference value corresponding to the body shape of the user and customize the reference value in accordance with the preference of the user. Therefore, the massage machine 1 can improve the satisfaction of the user with the massage operation.

When the intensity of the massage flow for performing the massage operation on the plurality of massage portions is changed, the execution unit 47 changes the intensity of the massage operation with respect to the changed reference value, and executes the massage operation. That is, when the intensity of the massage flow is changed, the massage machine 1 changes the intensity of the massage flow based on the reference value set in accordance with the body shape of the user and the reference value changed by the user.

Thus, even when the intensity of the massage flow is changed, the massage machine 1 can execute the massage operation based on the reference value customized in accordance with the preference of the user. Therefore, the massage machine 1 can improve the satisfaction of the user with the massage operation.

The massage machine 1 further includes a display unit 31. The display unit 31 displays a changeable range of the reference value with the reference value as the origin.

Thus, the massage machine 1 can display the changeable range as a relative range with the reference value as the center. The massager 1 sets the reference value to "0", for example, and displays the changeable range by "+" and "-". Therefore, when the user changes the reference value, the user can easily recognize the intensity of the massage operation preferred by the user from the original reference value, and can easily determine the intensity of the massage operation preferred by the user. That is, the massager 1 can improve the operability when changing the reference value.

The massage machine 1 further includes a detection unit 43 and an estimation unit 44. The detection unit 43 detects the shoulder position of the user. The estimation unit 44 estimates the body type of the user based on the detected shoulder position.

Thus, the massage machine 1 can accurately estimate the body shape of the user.

The massager 1 further includes a setting unit 45. The setting unit 45 sets a detection point for estimating the body shape of the user based on the detected shoulder position. The estimation unit 44 estimates the ridge line of the user based on the amount of protrusion of the massage ball 21 at the set detection point.

Thus, the massage machine 1 can set the detection point in accordance with the shoulder position of the user, and accurately detect the ridge line of the user. Therefore, the massager 1 can improve the detection accuracy of the ridge line of the user.

< modification example >

The massager 1 of the modification may set the detection point based on the shoulder position of the user and the attribute of the user. The attributes of the user are, for example, gender, age, weight.

Thus, the massager 1 of the modification can accurately set the detection point in accordance with the user, and can accurately detect the ridge line of the user.

In addition, the massager 1 of the modification may estimate the body shape of the user based on the shoulder position of the user and the attribute of the user. Specifically, the massager 1 of the modification may estimate the ridge line of the user based on the shoulder position of the user and the attribute of the user. For example, the massager 1 of the modification may estimate the ridge line of the user from statistical data or the like based on the shoulder position of the user and the attribute of the user.

Thus, the massager 1 of the modification can estimate the ridge line of the user without moving the mechanical unit 20 along the user's back, for example. Therefore, the massager 1 of the modification can shorten the time taken to customize the body shape. Therefore, the user can receive the massage operation as early as possible.

In addition, the massager 1 of the modification may set the reference value based on the attribute of the user. Specifically, the massager 1 of the modification estimates the body shape of the user based on the attribute of the user, and sets the reference value based on the estimated body shape. For example, the massager 1 of the modification estimates the body shape of the user based on statistical data or the like, and sets a reference value. The set reference value can be changed by a user operation.

Thus, the massager 1 of the modification can reduce the time required for body configuration customization and air customization. Therefore, the user can receive the massage operation as early as possible.

In the massager 1 according to the modification, when the body size is customized, the projecting amount of the massage ball 21 is changed at the detection point, and the ridge line of the user is detected based on the projecting amount when the user performs the stop operation, and the reference value may be set. That is, the massager 1 of the modification can set a reference value of the intensity preferred by the user for each detection point. The reference value set by the massager 1 according to the modification can be changed by the user operation as in the above-described embodiment. This enables the user to further change the reference value set by the user with reference to the displayed ridge line.

In addition, in the massager 1 according to the modification, when the air is customized, the reference value may be set to a value at which the amount of air supplied to each of the air chambers 10 to 16 becomes larger than a third predetermined value set in advance. The third predetermined value is set for each of the air chambers 10 to 16. In the massager 1 according to the modified example, when the air is customized, the pressure of the air supplied to each of the air cells 10 to 16 may be detected by a pressure sensor, and a value at which the pressure becomes larger than a preset fourth predetermined value may be set as a reference value. The fourth predetermined value is set for each of the air chambers 10 to 16.

The massager 1 of the modification may learn from the use history of the massager 1 based on the user's operation, and set and change the reference value based on the learning result. For example, the massager 1 of the modification learns the intensity of the massage part selected by the user, the intensity of the massage flow, and the like, and sets and changes the reference value.

Thus, the massager 1 of the modification can set the reference value preferred by the user and change the reference value without customizing the body shape and the air.

In addition, the massager 1 of the modification may change the reference value based on the user's operation during the massage operation. When the reference value is changed, the massage operation is continued based on the changed reference value.

In addition, the massager 1 of the modification may perform the massage operation based on the reference value when performing the massage operation on the predetermined massage part. In addition, the massager 1 of the modification may change the reference value when performing the massage operation on the predetermined massage part. The changeable range of the reference value in the massager 1 according to the modification may be the same as the display method of the changeable range of the reference value described above.

In the massage machine 1 of the modification, as a sensor for calculating the load on the massage balls 21, for example, a current sensor for measuring the load on the motor can be used.

The massage machine 1 includes a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the above-described processing is recorded. The CPU can execute the above-described processing by reading a program recorded on a recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium is a semiconductor memory such as the ROM, a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, or the like.

Claims

1. A massage machine is characterized in that a massage machine is provided,

the massage machine is provided with:

a massage unit which performs a massage operation on a user; and

a control device for controlling the massage operation of the massage unit,

the control device is provided with:

a changing unit that changes a reference value of the intensity of the massage operation based on an operation by the user; and

and an execution unit that executes the massage operation based on the reference value changed by the change unit.

2. The massager of claim 1,

the control device includes a setting unit that sets a reference value for each massage part based on the body shape of the user,

the changing unit changes the reference value set by the setting unit based on an operation by the user.

3. The massager of claim 2,

when the intensity of a massage flow for performing the massage operation on a plurality of massage parts is changed, the execution unit changes the intensity of the massage operation with respect to the changed reference value, and executes the massage operation.

4. The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,

the massage machine includes a display unit that displays a changeable range of the reference value with the reference value as an origin.