JPH04327849A - Air massaging chair - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】0001
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、椅子を利用したマッサ
ージ器に関し、特に、椅子に座った状態における身体の
弛緩する部位に対して、空気圧による押圧刺激を与える
ことにより、身体をマッサージするほか、十分な屈伸運
動をともなった姿勢矯正を行い、さらには、心身をリラ
ックスさせる空気マッサージ椅子に関する。[Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a massage device using a chair, and in particular, it massages the body by applying pressure stimulation using air pressure to the relaxing parts of the body while sitting on the chair. , relates to an air massage chair that corrects posture with sufficient bending and stretching movements and further relaxes the mind and body.
【０００２】0002
【従来の技術】従来から、椅子の座部及び背もたれ部の
身体を支持する面に複数の膨縮可能な袋体を配置し、こ
れら袋体に対して空気を供給、排出して前記袋体を所定
方向に順次膨縮させることにより、身体に波動的な押圧
刺激を加えてマッサージする空気マッサージ椅子は知ら
れている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a plurality of inflatable bags are arranged on the body-supporting surfaces of the seat and back of a chair, and air is supplied to and discharged from the bags. Air massage chairs are known that massage the body by sequentially expanding and contracting it in a predetermined direction to apply wave-like pressure stimulation to the body.
【０００３】従来の空気マッサージ椅子の具体的な構成
としては、第１に、同一容積の袋体を配置し、身体の後
背部に均一な強さの押圧変化を加えるようにしたもの、
第２に、袋体を二つ重ねにして膨縮変化に幅を持たせ、
より変化に富んだ押圧を加えるようにしたもの、第３に
、身体の腰部に対応位置する袋体の容積を大きくして、
他よりも大きな押圧変化を腰部に加えるようにしたもの
、第４に、各袋体における座部及び背もたれ部の幅方向
中央部に狭窄部を設け、袋体の膨張時に中央部分の膨ら
みを小さくすることにより、身体の脊柱及び脊髄に過度
の負担がかかるのを防止したもの、がある。[0003] The specific structure of a conventional air massage chair is, firstly, a bag body having the same volume is arranged to apply pressure changes of uniform strength to the back of the body;
Second, by stacking the bags in two, we created a wide range of expansion and contraction changes.
Thirdly, the volume of the bag corresponding to the waist area of the body is increased.
A device that applies a larger pressure change to the lower back area than the others.Fourth, a narrowing part is provided in the widthwise center of the seat and backrest of each bag to reduce the bulge in the center when the bag is inflated. By doing so, there is a device that prevents excessive stress from being placed on the spinal column and spinal cord of the body.
【０００４】0004
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、従来の
第１の構成のものでは、身体の後背部に均一な強さの押
圧変化を加えるようにしてあるので、常に変化が同一で
単調、かつ、緩慢な刺激を与えるに過ぎず、身体に刺激
に対するなれが生じて、所望のマッサージ効果が得られ
ないという欠点がある。また、従来の第２の構成のもの
では、二つの重ねられた袋体を同時に膨縮させると押圧
変化が過大となり、身体の脊柱及び脊髄に過度の負担が
かかるという欠点がある。さらに、従来の第３の構成の
ものでは、腰部に位置する腰椎部分は過度の負担に弱い
にもかかわらず、ここに大きな押圧変化が加えられて過
大な負担がかかってしまうという欠点がある。さらにま
た、従来の第４の構成のものでは、各袋体の狭窄部に身
体の脊柱及び脊髄を正確に対応させて椅子に座るのは容
易でなく、坐り方が悪いと所望の効果を得られないとい
う欠点がある。[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the first conventional configuration, pressure changes of uniform strength are applied to the rear part of the body, so the changes are always the same and monotonous, and The drawback is that the stimulation is only given slowly, and the body becomes accustomed to the stimulation, making it impossible to obtain the desired massage effect. Furthermore, the conventional second configuration has the disadvantage that when two stacked bags are inflated and deflated at the same time, the change in pressure becomes excessive, placing an excessive burden on the vertebral column and spinal cord of the body. Furthermore, the conventional third configuration has the disadvantage that large pressure changes are applied to the lumbar vertebrae located in the lumbar region, which is susceptible to excessive loads, and an excessive burden is placed on the lumbar vertebrae. Furthermore, with the conventional fourth configuration, it is not easy to sit on the chair with the body's vertebral column and spinal cord accurately corresponding to the narrowed part of each bag, and if the sitting position is poor, the desired effect may not be obtained. The disadvantage is that it cannot be used.
【０００５】そして、身体の解剖学的並びに生理学的な
条件に適合しないマッサージを行った場合には、身体の
マッサージ部位に対して不適切な押圧力による無理な負
担が与えられてしまい、リラックスした状態でマッサー
ジを行えないばかりか、かえって身体に悪影響を与えて
しまうという問題がある。特に、後背部が硬くなった人
や脊柱に障害を持つ人に対しては、異常部位に無理な負
担を与えることになり、心身に過度の緊張を与えて、異
常部位の症状をさらに悪化させてしまう恐れがある。[0005] When a massage is performed that does not conform to the anatomical and physiological conditions of the body, an unreasonable burden is placed on the massaged parts of the body due to inappropriate pressure, making it difficult to relax. There is a problem in that not only can massage not be performed in such a condition, but it can even have a negative effect on the body. In particular, for people who have stiffness in their backs or spinal disorders, this places an unreasonable burden on the abnormal area, putting excessive stress on the mind and body, and worsening the symptoms in the abnormal area. There is a risk that it will happen.
【０００６】本発明は、これらの欠点を解消し、マッサ
ージ機能を損なうことなく、しかも、身体マッサージ部
位、すなわち後背部、臀部及び下肢部の解剖学的並びに
生理学的な条件に適合して、無理がなく、変化に富み、
しかも身体の刺激に対するなれを防止するとともに、何
らの副作用も生じることなく、身体マッサージ部位に対
する有効なマッサージ治療を行えるほか、姿勢矯正や心
身のリラクゼーション効果をも可能とした空気マッサー
ジ椅子を提供することを目的とする。[0006] The present invention eliminates these drawbacks, and without impairing the massage function, moreover, it is suitable for the anatomical and physiological conditions of the body massage parts, that is, the back, buttocks, and lower limbs. rich in variety,
Moreover, to provide an air massage chair that prevents the body from becoming accustomed to stimulation, allows effective massage therapy for body massage parts without causing any side effects, and also enables posture correction and mental and physical relaxation effects. With the goal.
【０００７】[0007]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は、同一量の空気
を供給しても、袋体の肉厚が厚いと膨張しにくく、圧力
が高まるとともに、身体との接触部分に圧力が集中する
一方、肉厚が薄いと膨張しやすく、圧力が高まりにくい
とともに、身体との接触部分への圧力が拡散するという
知見と、身体におけるマッサージ椅子の座部に対応する
臀部及び下肢部と、背もたれ部に対応する後背部とでは
、解剖学的構造や生理的条件が著しく相違し、しかも、
臀部及び下肢部は座部に乗っているだけであるのに対し
て、後背部は背もたれ部に対してある角度をもって接す
るのだから、これらの部位に対する押圧変化の強度は相
違させる必要があるという知見とに基づくものであって
、椅子の座部及び背もたれ部の身体を支持する面に複数
の膨縮可能な袋体を配置し、これら袋体に対して空気を
供給、排出して袋体を膨縮させることにより、身体を押
圧して刺激する空気マッサージ椅子において、肉厚が異
なる複数種の袋体を適宜組み合わせ、かつ、座部及び背
もたれ部のほぼ全幅に及ぶべく配置したものである。[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides that even if the same amount of air is supplied, if the wall thickness of the bag is thick, it will be difficult to inflate, the pressure will increase, and the pressure will be concentrated at the part that comes into contact with the body. On the other hand, if the wall thickness is thin, it expands easily, making it difficult to increase pressure, and the pressure is diffused to the parts of the body that come in contact with the body. The anatomical structure and physiological conditions are markedly different from the posterior region, which corresponds to the
The knowledge that while the buttocks and lower limbs only rest on the seat, the backrest contacts the backrest at a certain angle, so the intensity of pressure changes to these parts needs to be different. This system is based on the concept of arranging a plurality of inflatable bags on the body-supporting surfaces of the seat and backrest of a chair, and supplying and discharging air to these bags to expand the bags. This air massage chair presses and stimulates the body by expanding and contracting, and a plurality of types of bags having different wall thicknesses are appropriately combined and arranged so as to cover almost the entire width of the seat part and the backrest part.
【０００８】また、本発明は、座部に配置した袋体と背
もたれ部に配置した袋体との肉厚を異ならせたり、背も
たれ部に配置した袋体のうち身体の腰部に対応位置する
袋体の肉厚を、他の袋体の肉厚よりも薄く形成したり、
肉厚の厚い袋体と薄い袋体とを交互に配置して構成する
こともできる。なお、肉厚の厚さの相違は一つのマッサ
ージ椅子に設けられた各袋体における相対的な比較であ
る。[0008]Further, the present invention has the advantage of making the wall thickness of the bag disposed on the seat portion different from that of the bag body disposed on the backrest portion, and of the bag body disposed on the backrest portion, the bag body located corresponding to the lumbar region of the body. The thickness of the body is made thinner than that of other bag bodies,
It can also be constructed by alternately arranging thick bags and thin bags. Note that the difference in wall thickness is a relative comparison between each bag provided in one massage chair.
【０００９】[0009]
【作用】空気を供給、排出させると袋体が膨縮するが、
この膨張の際に、袋体の肉厚が厚いと身体との接触面積
が狭くなって圧力が集中し、身体に対する押圧力が強く
なるとともに、肉厚が厚いことによる硬い感触を与える
一方、肉厚が薄いと身体との接触面積が広くなって圧力
が拡散し、身体に対する押圧力が弱くなるとともに、肉
厚が薄いことによる柔らかい感触を与えることになる。
したがって、強い押圧力を与えたい身体部位に対応させ
て肉厚の厚い袋体を配置し、逆に、弱い押圧力を与えた
い身体部位に対応させて肉厚の薄い袋体を配置すること
により、マッサージする身体部位に適切な強さの押圧刺
激を与えることができる。そして、肉厚の相違する複数
種の袋体を適宜組み合わせることにより、マッサージ目
的やマッサージ部位の状態、患者の年令等の諸条件に最
適なマッサージを施すことができるほか、押圧力を多様
に変化させることができ、長時間（１時間程度）連続的
に使用しても身体に無理な負担をかけず、心身ともにリ
ラックスした状態で使用することができる。[Operation] When air is supplied and discharged, the bag expands and contracts.
During this expansion, if the wall thickness of the bag is thick, the contact area with the body will be narrowed and pressure will be concentrated, increasing the pressing force against the body and giving a hard feel due to the thick wall thickness. If the thickness is thin, the area of contact with the body will be widened and the pressure will be diffused, reducing the pressing force against the body and giving a soft feel due to the thin wall thickness. Therefore, by arranging a thicker bag corresponding to a body part to which a strong pressing force is to be applied, and conversely, by arranging a thinner bag to correspond to a body part to which a weaker pressing force is to be applied. , it is possible to apply pressure stimulation of appropriate strength to the body part to be massaged. By appropriately combining multiple types of bags with different wall thicknesses, it is possible to perform a massage that is optimal for various conditions such as the purpose of the massage, the condition of the massage area, and the age of the patient, as well as to vary the pressing force. It can be changed, so even if it is used continuously for a long time (about 1 hour), it does not put an undue burden on the body, and it can be used in a relaxed state both physically and mentally.
【００１０】0010
【実施例】次に、本発明の好適な実施例を添付図面に基
づいて詳細に説明する。図１は第１実施例を示すもので
、マッサージ椅子１は、ほぼ水平に設けられた座部３と
、この座部３に対して所定の傾斜角を有して設けられた
背もたれ部５を備え、これら座部３及び背もたれ部５の
身体Ｍを支持する面には、幅方向全体に延びる複数、例
えば６個の膨縮可能な横長で偏平状の袋体７ａ，７ｂが
配置されている。これら各袋体７ａ，７ｂは、弾力性、
柔軟性及び気密性に富んだ材質、例えばゴムからなり、
座部３に配置された各袋体７ａは肉厚に構成される一方
、背もたれ部５に配置された各袋体７ｂは肉薄に構成さ
れている。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment, and a massage chair 1 includes a seat 3 that is provided substantially horizontally, and a backrest 5 that is provided at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the seat 3. In addition, on the surfaces of the seat portion 3 and the backrest portion 5 that support the body M, a plurality of, for example, six, inflatable and deflated horizontally elongated bags 7a and 7b are arranged extending across the entire width direction. . Each of these bags 7a, 7b has elasticity,
Made of highly flexible and airtight material, such as rubber,
Each bag body 7a arranged on the seat portion 3 has a thick wall, while each bag body 7b arranged on the backrest portion 5 has a thin wall structure.
【００１１】各袋体７ａ，７ｂの適所には給排気口９が
開口され、これら給排気口９にはそれぞれ空気導管１１
の一端が固定され、各空気導管１１の他端は、座部３と
背もたれ部５の境界部分に設けたコネクタ部１３に延び
てひとまとめにされ、このまとめられた結束導管１５は
、マッサージ椅子１の外部に延びて空気制御器１７のコ
ネクタ部１９に接続される。前記空気制御器１７の操作
部２１を適宜操作して、結束導管１５及び各空気導管１
１を介して所望の袋体７ａ，７ｂに空気を供給、排出す
ることができるよう構成されており、通常は、座部３の
先端部にある袋体７ａから背もたれ部５の先端部にある
袋体７ｂに向けて順次給排気を行うよう制御して、マッ
サージ椅子１の下端部から上端部に向かう波動状の膨縮
動作を行うものである。なお、前記各袋体７ａ，７ｂ及
び前記各空気導管１１は、ゆとりを持たせた着脱自在な
布カバー２３によって覆われ、外部からは見えない状態
にある。Air supply/exhaust ports 9 are opened at appropriate locations in each of the bags 7a, 7b, and air conduits 11 are connected to these air supply/exhaust ports 9, respectively.
One end of each air conduit 11 is fixed, and the other end of each air conduit 11 extends to a connector part 13 provided at the boundary between the seat part 3 and the backrest part 5 and is bundled together. and is connected to the connector portion 19 of the air controller 17. By appropriately operating the operating section 21 of the air controller 17, the bundled conduit 15 and each air conduit 1 are
It is configured such that air can be supplied to and discharged from the desired bag bodies 7a and 7b through the bag bodies 7a and 7b through the bag bodies 7a and 7b. The bag body 7b is controlled to be supplied and exhausted in sequence, and a wave-like expansion and contraction operation is performed from the lower end to the upper end of the massage chair 1. The bags 7a, 7b and the air conduits 11 are covered with a removable cloth cover 23 with ample space and are not visible from the outside.
【００１２】したがって、マッサージ椅子１に腰掛けた
状態の身体Ｍに対し、空気制御器１７の操作部２１を操
作して、図２（ａ），（ｂ） に示すように、マッサー
ジ椅子１の下端部から上端部に向けて各袋体７ａ，７ｂ
を、順次膨縮させて波動状の膨縮動作を行うことにより
、接触部位に押圧力を付与してマッサージを行うことが
できる。
この時、座部３に配置された各袋体７ａは肉厚なので、
これらに対応する下肢の大腿部及び臀部に対しては、強
い押圧力による硬く、強めの刺激が付与される一方、背
もたれ部５に配置された各袋体７ａは肉薄なので、これ
らに対応する後背部に対しては、弱い押圧力による弱め
で柔軟、かつ弾力性に富んだ刺激が付与される。Therefore, when the body M is seated on the massage chair 1, the lower end of the massage chair 1 is moved by operating the operating section 21 of the air controller 17, as shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b). Each bag body 7a, 7b
By sequentially expanding and contracting to perform a wave-like expansion and contraction operation, a pressing force can be applied to the contact area to perform a massage. At this time, since each bag body 7a placed on the seat portion 3 is thick,
The thighs and buttocks of the lower limbs corresponding to these areas are given hard and strong stimulation due to strong pressing force, while each bag body 7a disposed on the backrest part 5 is thin, so that it corresponds to these areas. A weak, flexible, and highly elastic stimulus is applied to the rear region by a weak pressing force.
【００１３】身体の後背部、特に脊柱部分は、複数の椎
骨が椎間板を挟んで複雑に構成され、また、肋骨等との
接合もなされている部位であり、とりわけ老人や病人は
、脊柱がもろくなったり、その周囲の筋肉部分も含めて
硬化している場合が多いので、強い押圧力を与えること
を避ける必要があるが、上述のように、肉厚の薄い袋体
７ｂを用いることにより、有効で安全なマッサージを行
うことができる。また、座部３から背持たれ部５にかけ
て袋体７ａ，７ｂの膨張による押圧刺激の強さが変化す
るので、感覚的に飽きずに、快適なマッサージを行える
。The back region of the body, especially the spinal column, is a complex structure where multiple vertebrae are sandwiched by intervertebral discs, and are also connected to ribs, etc. Especially in elderly and sick people, the spinal column is fragile. In many cases, the skin becomes hardened, including the surrounding muscles, so it is necessary to avoid applying strong pressing force. However, as mentioned above, by using the thin bag body 7b, Effective and safe massage can be performed. Furthermore, since the strength of the pressure stimulation due to the expansion of the bags 7a and 7b changes from the seat portion 3 to the backrest portion 5, a comfortable massage can be performed without feeling sensually tiring.
【００１４】図３は、本発明の第２実施例を示すもので
、本実施例のマッサージ椅子３１が上述した第１実施例
のマッサージ椅子１と異なるのは、座部３３を長く延長
するとともに、この延長部分にも袋体７ａと同様に肉厚
の厚い袋体３７ａを配置した点のみであり、他の構成及
び作用はすべて第１実施例と同一であるから、対応する
構成部分に第１実施例と同一の符号を付するに止めその
説明については省略する。なお、本実施例においては、
第１実施例の空気制御器１７と結束導管１５に対応する
構成要素は図示省略してある（以下に説明する他の実施
例についても同様である）。FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. A massage chair 31 of this embodiment is different from the massage chair 1 of the first embodiment described above in that the seat portion 33 is extended longer and The only difference is that a thick-walled bag 37a is disposed in this extended portion in the same way as the bag 7a, and all other configurations and functions are the same as in the first embodiment. The same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used, and the explanation thereof will be omitted. In addition, in this example,
Components corresponding to the air controller 17 and the bundling conduit 15 of the first embodiment are omitted from illustration (the same applies to other embodiments described below).
【００１５】図４は本発明の第３実施例を示すもので、
本実施例のマッサージ椅子４１が上述した第１実施例の
マッサージ椅子１と異なるのは、背もたれ部５に配置し
た袋体７ｂのうち身体の腰部に対応する袋体４７ｂの肉
厚をさらに薄くした点のみであり、他の構成はすべて第
１実施例と同一であるから、対応する構成部分に第１実
施例と同一の符号を付するに止めその説明については省
略する。本実施例においては、袋体４７ｂをより肉薄に
構成することによって、身体の腰部に対して、第１実施
例よりもさらに柔軟で弾力性に富み、より無理な負担を
かけないマッサージを行うことができる。本実施例は、
特に腰部に障害を有する身体のマッサージに用いて好適
なものである。FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
The difference between the massage chair 41 of this embodiment and the massage chair 1 of the first embodiment described above is that among the bags 7b disposed on the backrest 5, the wall thickness of the bag 47b corresponding to the lumbar region of the body is made thinner. Since all other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, by configuring the bag body 47b to be thinner, it is possible to massage the lower back region of the body with greater flexibility and elasticity than in the first embodiment, and without placing an undue burden on the body. Can be done. In this example,
It is particularly suitable for use in massaging bodies with lower back disorders.
【００１６】すなわち、脊柱の複雑な構成については上
述したところではあるが、より具体的にいうと、脊柱部
分は、頚椎、胸椎、腰椎の各部分において構成する椎骨
の関節面の構造が異なり、頚椎、胸椎については、背後
からの押圧力に対して比較的問題がないが、腰椎につい
ては、強めの押圧力を背後から与えると、腰部前湾を深
めたり、関節部分に過大な負担をかけてしまう恐れがあ
る。したがって、脊柱部分でも特に腰椎部分に対しては
、頚椎部分や胸椎部分よりも、さらに負担をかけない配
慮が必要であり、そのためには、より柔軟で弾力性に富
むマッサージが望まれるのである。[0016] In other words, although the complicated structure of the spinal column has been described above, to be more specific, the structure of the articulating surfaces of the vertebrae in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar parts of the spinal column is different. For the cervical and thoracic vertebrae, there is relatively no problem with pressure from behind, but for the lumbar vertebrae, applying strong pressure from behind can deepen the lumbar lordosis and place excessive stress on the joints. There is a risk that it will happen. Therefore, care must be taken to place less stress on the spinal column, particularly the lumbar region, than on the cervical or thoracic vertebrae, and for this purpose, a massage that is more flexible and resilient is desired.
【００１７】図５は本発明の第４実施例を示し、座椅子
状のマッサージ椅子５１に適用した実施例である。本実
施例の他の構成及び作用は第１実施例と同一であるから
、対応する構成部分に第１実施例と同一の符号を付する
に止めその説明については省略する。FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, which is an embodiment applied to a massage chair 51 in the form of a seat. Since the other configurations and operations of this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, corresponding components are given the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and their explanation will be omitted.
【００１８】なお、本発明は上述した各実施例に限定さ
れるものではなく、例えば、各袋体７ａ，７ｂ，３７ａ
を、肉厚の厚いものと薄いものとを交互に配置するよう
構成してもよく、この場合、腰部に対応位置する袋体７
ｂ，４７ｂは肉厚の薄いものを用いる。また、肉厚の厚
薄は、適宜に設定可能で、４種類以上のことなる厚さの
袋体を配置してもよい。さらに、各袋体７ａ，７ｂ，３
７ａ，４７ｂの横方向の長さを短く形成し、座部３及び
背もたれ部の幅方向に複数の袋体７ａ，７ｂ，３７ａ，
４７ｂを並べて配置することもでき、この場合に横に並
ぶ袋体７ａ，７ｂ，３７ａ，４７ｂの肉厚は同一でもよ
いし、相違してもよい。またさらに、袋体７ａ，７ｂ，
３７ａ，４７ｂに対して空気を給排気する機構が、空気
導管１１、各コネクタ部１３，１９、結束導管１５及び
空気制御器１７による構成に限定されない。加えて、各
袋体７ａ，７ｂ，３７ａ，４７ｂの材質がゴムに限定さ
れないことはもちろんである。It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments; for example, each bag body 7a, 7b, 37a
The bags 7 may be arranged such that thick ones and thin ones are arranged alternately. In this case, the bags 7 located corresponding to the waist part
b and 47b are thin. Further, the wall thickness can be set as appropriate, and four or more types of bags having different thicknesses may be arranged. Furthermore, each bag body 7a, 7b, 3
7a, 47b are formed short in lateral length, and a plurality of bags 7a, 7b, 37a,
47b can be arranged side by side, and in this case, the wall thicknesses of the bags 7a, 7b, 37a, 47b arranged side by side may be the same or different. Furthermore, the bags 7a, 7b,
The mechanism for supplying and exhausting air to and from 37a and 47b is not limited to the configuration using the air conduit 11, each connector section 13 and 19, the binding conduit 15, and the air controller 17. In addition, it goes without saying that the material of each bag 7a, 7b, 37a, 47b is not limited to rubber.
【００１９】[0019]
【発明の効果】以上説明したところで明らかなように、
本発明によれば、身体に刺激を与えるために膨縮させる
袋体は肉厚の異なるものを組み合わせて配置するので、
身体各部の条件に最適な状態で無理のない安全で有効な
マッサージを行うことができ、疲労回復はもとより、治
療マッサージ及び姿勢矯正として勝れた効果を奏する。
また、変化に富んだ空気圧による押圧刺激を身体に与え
ることができるほか、肉厚の厚薄に対応した硬軟の接触
的相違も与えることができるので、マッサージ刺激に対
するなれを防ぎ、１時間程度連続使用しても、心身とも
にリラックスした状態で使用することができるという効
果を奏する。この心身のリラックス効果は、赤外線サー
モグラフィーによる体表温度分布測定検査における抹消
循環促進に伴う皮膚温度の著しい上昇や、脳波測定検査
によるα波成分やθ波成分の増加傾向により確認されて
いる。さらには、変化に富んだ押圧刺激を与える種々の
空気マッサージ椅子の設計が可能になるという効果もあ
る。[Effect of the invention] As is clear from the above explanation,
According to the present invention, the bags that are inflated and contracted to give stimulation to the body are arranged in a combination of bags with different wall thicknesses.
It is possible to perform a safe and effective massage without straining it in the optimal condition for each part of the body, and it has excellent effects not only for fatigue recovery but also as a therapeutic massage and posture correction. In addition, it is possible to apply pressure stimulation to the body using a wide variety of air pressure, and it can also provide different types of contact, such as hardness and softness, corresponding to the thickness of the wall, which prevents the user from getting used to the massage stimulation, and can be used continuously for about an hour. However, it has the effect of allowing you to use it in a relaxed state both physically and mentally. This relaxing effect on the mind and body has been confirmed by a significant increase in skin temperature due to promotion of peripheral circulation in body surface temperature distribution measurement tests using infrared thermography, and an increasing trend in alpha and theta wave components in electroencephalogram measurements. A further advantage is that it becomes possible to design various air massage chairs that provide a wide variety of pressure stimulation.
【図１】第１実施例を示す概略的な側面断面図。FIG. 1 is a schematic side sectional view showing a first embodiment.
【図２】同実施例の動作を説明する側面断面図。FIG. 2 is a side sectional view illustrating the operation of the same embodiment.
【図３】第２実施例を示す側面断面図。FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a second embodiment.
【図４】第３実施例を示す側面断面図。FIG. 4 is a side sectional view showing a third embodiment.
【図５】第３実施例を示す側面断面図。FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing a third embodiment.
１，３１，４１，５１ マッサージ椅子３
座部
５ 背もたれ部
７ａ，７ｂ，３７ａ，４７ｂ 袋体９
給排気口
１１ 空気導管
１３，１９ コネクタ部
１５ 結束導管
１７ 空気制御器1, 31, 41, 51 Massage chair 3
Seat portion 5 Backrest portions 7a, 7b, 37a, 47b Bag body 9
Supply/exhaust port 11 Air conduit 13, 19 Connector section 15 Binding conduit 17 Air controller
Claims (4)
る面に複数の膨縮可能な袋体を配置し、これら袋体に対
して空気を供給、排出して前記袋体を膨縮させることに
より、身体を押圧して刺激する空気マッサージ椅子にお
いて、肉厚が異なる複数種の袋体を適宜組み合わせ、か
つ、座部及び背もたれ部のほぼ全幅に及ぶべく配置した
ことを特徴とする空気マッサージ椅子。Claim 1: A plurality of inflatable bags are arranged on the body-supporting surfaces of the seat and back of a chair, and air is supplied to and discharged from the bags to inflate and deflate the bags. An air massage chair that presses and stimulates the body by stimulating the body, characterized in that a plurality of types of bags having different wall thicknesses are appropriately combined and arranged so as to cover almost the entire width of the seat and backrest. massage chair.
た袋体との肉厚が異なることを特徴とする請求項１に記
載した空気マッサージ椅子。2. The air massage chair according to claim 1, wherein the bag body disposed on the seat portion and the bag body disposed on the backrest portion have different wall thicknesses.
部に対応位置する袋体の肉厚を、他の袋体の肉厚よりも
薄く形成したことを特徴とする請求項１に記載した空気
マッサージ椅子。3. The bag according to claim 1, characterized in that, among the bags disposed on the backrest, the bag located corresponding to the waist of the body is thinner than the other bags. air massage chair.
し、かつ、身体の腰部に対応位置する袋体は肉厚の薄い
袋体であることを特徴とする請求項１に記載した空気マ
ッサージ椅子。4. Claim 1, wherein thick-walled bags and thin-walled bags are arranged alternately, and the bag located corresponding to the waist of the body is a thin-walled bag. Air massage chair described in.
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