EP0325667A1 - Dispositif pour massage - Google Patents

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EP0325667A1
EP0325667A1 EP88101127A EP88101127A EP0325667A1 EP 0325667 A1 EP0325667 A1 EP 0325667A1 EP 88101127 A EP88101127 A EP 88101127A EP 88101127 A EP88101127 A EP 88101127A EP 0325667 A1 EP0325667 A1 EP 0325667A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/12—Driving means
    • A61H2201/1253—Driving means driven by a human being, e.g. hand driven
    • A61H2201/1261—Driving means driven by a human being, e.g. hand driven combined with active exercising of the patient
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet
    • A61H2205/125—Foot reflex zones
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills

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  • the invention relates to a massage device for the foot reflex zone massage with a plurality of axially parallel massage rollers, freely rotatably mounted in a frame, the approximately cylindrical surface area of which has elevations of different radial heights distributed over the roller length and the roller circumference.
  • the elevations of the massage rollers disclosed here are each designed in the manner of a pin with a rounded head and each extend in the radial direction, the pins each sitting in rows parallel to the axis on the cylindrical lateral surface of the massage rollers.
  • the pins provided in the middle region of a massage roller can have a greater radial height than the pins arranged in the lateral edge regions of the roller.
  • the pins themselves can consist of rubber or an elastic plastic material, but also of hard or rigid plastic material.
  • the axially parallel massage rollers are arranged within the frame at different heights in such a way that the middle roller is at its highest, so that one of the heads of the respective pins of the massage whale projecting upwards zen from the first to the last roller connecting line results in a curve curved upwards.
  • the massage rollers are not covered at the top, so that the person using the device stands with the soles of his feet directly on the pin-like projections of the massage rollers.
  • a foot reflex zone is a part of the foot delimited by a section of the sole of the foot, which is connected to the same organ by nerves.
  • Various reflex zones for the massage are accessible on the sole of the foot, the dimensions of the individual reflex zones being relatively small.
  • For an effective foot reflex zone massage it is necessary that each individual reflex zone is massaged thoroughly. To do this, you have to stand with both feet on the device lying on the floor in the previously described device and move the two feet alternately forwards and backwards.
  • the massage rollers rotate under the soles of the feet, with the pin-like elevations massaging the foot reflex zones.
  • Training devices for walking exercises and running training are also known, which are also referred to as orthopedic devices for strengthening the musculoskeletal system of the foot and for achieving a natural static posture of the spine.
  • DE-A-14 78 027 shows a training device with a moving treadmill in the manner of an endless conveyor belt guided over two rollers, the speed of which is continuously adjustable within certain limits.
  • the upper run of the treadmill is supported by support surfaces and support rollers, which protrude above the support surfaces and have a smooth surface.
  • the support rollers can be divided and the respective parts can be connected to one another in an articulated manner.
  • a bracket On one forehead term end of the training device, a bracket is arranged on which a control element for the running speed of the drive motor and an emergency switch are provided.
  • Devices of this type are used for walking exercises for the handicapped and convalescent and, on the other hand, are suitable for running training for athletes or for balance sports.
  • the invention is based on the massage device explained at the beginning.
  • the fact that the soles of the feet are only acted upon at points by the heads of the pins forming the roller elevations can only develop a slight massage effect, and the use of such a device is also not very comfortable.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of improving a massage device of the type described at the outset with regard to its efficiency and its ease of use.
  • Essential to the invention is therefore the annular bead-like design of the individual roller elevations, the shape of which enables the arrangement of a motor-driven treadmill. This results in a kneading and walking of the sole of the foot and thus a much more efficient massage than with the known massage devices. The efficiency but also the comfort are increased by the treadmill previously known only for training devices for walking and running exercises.
  • the massage device according to the invention can also be used to strengthen the circulation and the respiratory organs.
  • the ring-shaped roller projections can have different radii and / or arcs and surfaces; It is always possible to support the treadmill on the roller elevations mentioned, which cause an intensive massage effect in the respective support areas.
  • the treadmill serves as a step pad.
  • a smooth cylindrical, freely rotatable support roller for supporting the treadmill is arranged at least between some of the massage rollers.
  • the bead-like roller elevations arranged next to one another along the length of a massage roller with a small axial distance have different widths.
  • roller elevations of different heights and / or widths follow one another when viewed in the running direction.
  • a kind of knobbed plate is formed below the treadmill. The sole of the foot is pulled through the treadmill over the irregularly arranged elevations of the massage rollers in the time phase from foot rest to the next step or foot lift, whereby practically all reflex zones on the foot soles are alternately massaged by intensive kneading and flexing effects. This leads to increased blood flow to the organs and associated with the affected reflex zones thereby to increase the mental and physical well-being.
  • massage areas of different intensities can be created.
  • This can also be achieved by using massage rollers that are asymmetrical over their length, in which the elevations provided on one axial half of the massage roller differ from those of the other axial half.
  • Appropriate massage zones can be formed by the reverse arrangement of such successive massage rollers.
  • This can also be achieved in that the roller elevations of a massage roller are each offset in relation to the roller elevations of the subsequent massage roller when viewed in the direction of travel. With this staggered arrangement e.g. Seen in the direction of travel, the roll elevation of one roll in the adjacent roll is followed by a clear space between two elevations.
  • roller elevations of each massage roller have the greatest radial height in the central roller region and if the roller elevations of each massage roller are wider in the two outer roller regions than in the central roller region.
  • the intensity of the massage effect can be increased by the fact that one or more of the roller elevations have incisions parallel to the axis, which extend in the radial direction up to a maximum of the lateral surface.
  • the upper run of the treadmill forming the tread or running surface can run in a straight line, namely horizontally or slightly rising. Also in line with the shape of the sole of a foot However, it can also be advantageous if at least the upper run of the treadmill forming the tread forms a curved upward curve when viewed in the running direction. This curve can go in the opposite direction and into a straight section in the running direction. In order to achieve a particularly intensive foot reflex zone massage in this arched guidance of the treadmill in the apex region of the arch, it can be advantageous not to provide support rollers in the apex region but only massaging rollers arranged closely next to one another.
  • the massage effect can be influenced by the fact that the user of the device stands barefoot on the treadmill or that he uses shoes with soles of different strength and / or thickness.
  • a bracket Seen in the direction of travel, a bracket can be hinged to the front end of the frame, which can be pivoted into the plane of the treadmill for transport or storage of the device, but can be locked in its working position when the device is used.
  • Effectiveness and comfort of the device according to the invention can be further increased in that an electric motor forming the drive for the treadmill is arranged in a drive box, which, viewed in the direction of travel, sits at the front end of the frame and has a foot switch for switching off the drive.
  • the massage device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 essentially consists of a rigid frame 5, 6, 7, in which support rollers 9 are rotatably mounted, each with massage rollers 10 arranged between them.
  • An endless treadmill 1 is guided around the support rollers 9 and the massage rollers 10 and can be driven by an electric motor (not shown in more detail), which is accommodated in a drive box 2, which is seen in the running direction 12 of the treadmill 1 at the front end of the said frame 5, 6 , 7 is arranged and has a foot switch 3 for switching off the drive.
  • a holding bracket 4 is also articulated, which can be pivoted into the plane of the treadmill 1 (see arrow 13 and dashed line in FIG. 1 a) and in its extended form in FIGS. 1 a and 1 b Lines shown working position can be locked.
  • the frame 5,6,7 stands on non-slip feet 8.
  • a massage roller 10 has a cylindrical jacket surface 14 with a diameter d.
  • This lateral surface 14 is provided with bead-like roller elevations 11, which each extend in a ring over at least a partial circumference of the lateral surface 14.
  • the roller elevations 11 are arranged next to each other over the length of the massage roller 10 with a clear axial spacing and - as FIG. 3 shows - have a different radial height h and a different width b.
  • the roller elevations 11 are provided with the greatest radial height h and the smallest width b in the middle roller region. In contrast, the roller elevations 11 in the two outer roller regions are flatter and wider.
  • FIG. 4 shows that an annular bead-like roller elevation can also have an axially parallel incision 15 which extends in the radial direction up to the lateral surface 14.
  • the support roller 9, which is not shown in the drawing, is in each case smoothly cylindrical and has a diameter which corresponds to the diameter d of the cylindrical outer surface 14 of the massage roller 10.
  • the frame 5,6,7 can consist of die-cast aluminum parts, for example, in order to keep the processing costs and the overall weight low.
  • the bracket 4 When the bracket 4 is folded down, the device can be stored in a space-saving manner, for example in a wardrobe.
  • the holding bracket In its locked working position, the holding bracket gives a person running on the treadmill 1 the opportunity to hold on.
  • a further stop switch can also be provided on the holding bracket 4.
  • the electric motor housed in the drive box 2 is preferably adjustable in terms of its speed such that the running speed of the treadmill 1 can be continuously adjusted directly on the motor or on the holding bracket 4 with the aid of an adjusting device (not shown), which would in principle also be possible by means of a continuously variable transmission.
  • the massage rollers 10 can e.g. can be efficiently machined from hardwood in the copying process, but can also be cast from a suitable plastic (with or without a metallic core).

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DE8888101127T DE3864399D1 (de) 1988-01-27 1988-01-27 Massagevorrichtung.
EP88101127A EP0325667B1 (fr) 1988-01-27 1988-01-27 Dispositif pour massage
AT88101127T ATE66361T1 (de) 1988-01-27 1988-01-27 Massagevorrichtung.
ES88101127T ES2023956B3 (es) 1988-01-27 1988-01-27 Dispositivo de masaje
US07/221,799 US4892090A (en) 1988-01-27 1988-07-20 Guided running belt over massage rollers having varying projections

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