WO2012114796A1 - Massage machine - Google Patents

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WO2012114796A1
WO2012114796A1 PCT/JP2012/051016 JP2012051016W WO2012114796A1 WO 2012114796 A1 WO2012114796 A1 WO 2012114796A1 JP 2012051016 W JP2012051016 W JP 2012051016W WO 2012114796 A1 WO2012114796 A1 WO 2012114796A1
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谷澤 孝欣
辻 佳子
聡 梶山
山本 浩平
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  • the present invention relates to a massager provided with a heat source for applying heat to a user's body to perform thermal treatment.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a massager capable of achieving power saving.
  • a massage machine of the present invention in a massaging means for massaging a user, a support member which supports the body of the user, the support member, and the use Controlling the heat source according to the operation of the heat source for applying heat to the patient to perform heat treatment, the operation unit operable by the user to operate the heat source, and the operation unit And a control unit, wherein the control unit controls the massage unit to operate the heat source, and the control unit controls the massage unit to operate the heat source.
  • the heat source is operated in at least one of a massage operation period for performing a massage and a setting operation period for the user to set a massage.
  • the heat source is provided in the support member at a position corresponding to the body part of the user to be massaged by the massage unit, and the control unit operates the massage unit and the heat source in cooperation with each other.
  • the operation unit includes a switch for operating the operation of the thermal treatment mode.
  • the operation unit switches between driving and stopping the heat source in the massaging operation period and the setting operation period.
  • the massaging means comprises an air bag, and the heat source is provided such that the heat source and the air bag are paired.
  • the heat source is provided between the airbag and the user's body.
  • the heat insulating member is provided between the heat source and the air bag.
  • the heat source is provided opposite to the air bag so as to sandwich the body part of the user between the heat source and the air bag.
  • the schematic perspective view of the massage machine in this embodiment The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a massage machine.
  • the chair body 10 a of the chair-type massage machine 10 includes a support leg 11, a seat 12 supported by the support leg 11, and a backrest assembled to the rear end of the seat 12. 13 and an ottoman 14 assembled at the front end of the seat 12. Further, on the left and right of the seat 12, two armrests 15 for placing the arm of the seated user are provided. Further, in the vicinity of one armrest portion 15, an operating device 16 capable of operating each part of the massage machine 10 by the user is provided.
  • a massage mechanism 17 having a treatment element 17a is mounted on the backrest 13.
  • the massaging mechanism 17 can move the massaging mechanism 17 (the treatment element 17 a) by a predetermined amount in the vertical direction and the lateral direction of the backrest 13.
  • the ottoman 14 includes a leg holding portion 21 for holding the lower thigh portion of the user's legs, and a foot holding portion 22 for holding the sole portion of the toe portion.
  • the leg holding portion 21 and the foot holding portion 22 are separate members.
  • the lower leg portion means the portion from the knee to the ankle
  • the toe portion means the portion from the ankle to the tip.
  • the leg holding portion 21 of the ottoman 14 has two lower leg holding surfaces 21a capable of holding the back side (calf) of the lower leg portion of the user and two side walls extending respectively from the left and right sides of the two lower leg holding surfaces 21a. And 21b. Therefore, the leg (lower leg) of the user can be inserted between the two side walls 21b.
  • an air bag 23 capable of an expansion operation and a contraction operation is provided on each side wall 21b of the leg holding portion 21, an air bag 23 capable of an expansion operation and a contraction operation is provided.
  • the foot holding portion 22 of the ottoman 14 has one sole holding surface 22a capable of holding the sole portion of the user and two extending from both sides in the lateral direction of the sole holding surface 22a. And side walls 22b.
  • the foot holding portion 22 is provided with two air bags 24 which can be inflated and contracted.
  • each airbag 24 On the foot sole holding surface 22 a side (upper surface of each airbag 24) of each airbag 24, a heater 26 having a shape that matches the foot sole portion of the user is disposed. Each heater 26 applies heat to the foot sole portion of the user via the foot sole holding surface 22 a of the foot holding portion 22.
  • such an ottoman 14 is movable in the front-rear direction by the slide mechanism 30.
  • the ottoman 14 is switchable between a stored state stored in the lower part of the seat 12 and a use state where the ottoman 14 is exposed toward the front of the seat 12 and the ottoman 14 can be used.
  • the massage machine 10 includes a main power switch (not shown).
  • the controller 16 can be operated according to the on state of the main power switch.
  • the operation part 16 is provided with the display part 61 on which the state of the massage machine 10 of the massage site
  • the display unit 61 is provided with a warm feeling display unit 61 a indicating the temperature level of the heater 26 and an air display unit 61 b indicating the strength of massage by the plurality of airbags 23 and 24.
  • the operation device 16 includes a start switch 62 for selecting whether or not the massage mechanism 17 and the air pump 51 shown in FIG.
  • the operation device 16 includes a foot massage switch 66 provided below the setting selection switch 64, a warming sensation switch 67, and an air switch 68.
  • the foot massage switch 66 is a switch for starting or stopping a thermal treatment mode in which thermal treatment is performed centering on the foot and legs of the user.
  • the foot massage switch 66 is operated by the user to drive or not drive the plurality of heaters 26 in cooperation with the massage by the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 and to start or stop the thermal treatment mode.
  • the thermal sensation switch 67 is operated by the user in order to adjust the temperature of the thermal treatment with the plurality of heaters 26 in the driven state or in the non-driven state.
  • the air switch 68 is operated by the user to start or stop the massage by the plurality of air bags 23, 24. Then, each switch 63 to 68 of the operation device 16 is selected by the user, and a signal corresponding to the selected switch 63 to 68 is supplied to the control unit 52. Control part 52 controls each part of massage machine 10 according to the supplied signal.
  • the massage machine 10 configured as described above, power is supplied to the controller 16 and the control unit 52 when the main power switch is in the on state.
  • the start switch 62 provided on the operation device 16 is turned on for a predetermined time Ta1.
  • the control unit 52 shifts to an initial state S1 in which the user can select various course programs and the like by the course selection switches 63 of the operation device 16. Then, by operating any of the plurality of course selection switches 63 in the predetermined time Ta2, the control unit 52 shifts to a setting operation period C1 in which the user can set the massage.
  • the control unit 52 is set so that the plurality of heaters 26 can not be driven even if the thermal sensation switch 67 of the operation device 16 is operated until the transition to the setting operation period C1 (driving inhibition state H1). Then, when shifting to the setting operation period C1, the control unit 52 switches the plurality of heaters 26 to the drivable drive state H2 and supplies a predetermined current to the plurality of heaters 26 based on the operation of the thermal sensation switch 67. .
  • the user operates the setting selection switch 64 to select the detailed setting of each course program, and the selected setting is determined by the determination switch 65.
  • the control unit 52 shifts to a massage operation period Ma1 for implementing each course program based on the setting.
  • the massaging mechanism 17 and the plurality of air bags 23 and 24 (air pump 51) carry out a massage in accordance with each course program based on the control of the control unit 52.
  • the control unit 52 in the massaging operation period Ma1 continues to set the plurality of heaters 26 to be drivable as the driving permission state H2. Also in the drive permission state H2, the user can switch between the drive and the stop of the plurality of heaters 26 by operating the thermal sensation switch 67.
  • each course selection switch 63 When the user operates each course selection switch 63 to change the massage course during a predetermined time Ta4 of the massage operation period Ma1, the control unit 52 stops the massage, and a setting operation period in which setting of the massage can be performed Migrate to C2. Also in the setting operation period C2, as in the previous setting operation period C1, the control unit 52 is set to maintain the drivable state of the plurality of heaters 26 in the drive permission state H2. The user operates the setting selection switch 64 to select the detailed setting of each course program, which is determined by the determination switch 65. The control unit 52 shifts again to the massaging operation period Ma2. The massage mechanism 17 and the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 perform a massage based on the control of the control unit 52 (predetermined time Ta5).
  • the control unit 52 switches the driving of the plurality of heaters 26 and the stop thereof based on the operation of the thermal sensation switch 67 by the user in the driving permission state H2. It is possible. Then, for a predetermined time Ta6, the control unit 52 stops the operation of the massaging mechanism 17 and the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 simultaneously with the end of the predetermined massage course, and simultaneously prohibits the driving of the plurality of heaters 26 However, even if the thermal sensation switch 67 is operated, the plurality of heaters 26 can not be driven (drive inhibition state H3).
  • thermal treatment mode centered on foot massage will be described.
  • the control unit 52 shifts to the initial state S1
  • the foot massage switch 66 is turned on at the predetermined time Tb2
  • the control unit 52 At the same time as massaging with the plurality of airbags 23 and 24, the plurality of heaters 26 are driven to shift to the thermal treatment mode (massaging operation period Mb1) for performing thermal treatment centered on the foot and legs of the user.
  • the thermal treatment mode massaging operation period Mb1
  • control unit 52 stops the operation of the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 simultaneously with the end of the massage course, and simultaneously stops the plurality of heaters 26 (predetermined time Tb3). Also in the thermal treatment mode, the user can switch between driving and stopping the plurality of heaters 26 by operating the warm-feeling switch 67.
  • This embodiment has the following effects.
  • the control unit 52 of the massage machine 10 performs a massage operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 for implementing each course program based on the setting of the user, and each setting operation period C1 for which the user performs detailed setting of the massage. , C2, even if the thermal sensation switch 67 of the operation device 16 is operated, the driving of the plurality of heaters 26 is prohibited. Therefore, even if the warm-up switch 67 is operated unexpectedly when the user is not using the massage machine 10 (massage mechanism 17 and the plurality of airbags 23, 24), the controller 52 supplies power to the plurality of heaters 26. Is not supplied, and power saving can be achieved. In addition, since the plurality of heaters 26 stop (drive inhibition) simultaneously with the end of each massage course, power saving can be further achieved.
  • a thermal treatment mode massaging operation period in which thermal treatment is performed centering on the user's feet and legs by driving the plurality of heaters 26 simultaneously with the massage by the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 in the controller 16
  • a foot massage switch 66 for performing Mb1 is provided. Therefore, the user can receive thermal treatment according to the position of the plurality of heaters 26 with easy operation.
  • the controller 16 is provided with a thermal sensation switch 67 for switching between driving of the plurality of heaters 26 and stopping of the plurality of heaters 26 in each massaging operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 and each setting operation period C1, C2. It is done. Therefore, the operation of the plurality of heaters 26 can be selected in accordance with the preference of the user.
  • the plurality of airbags 24 are internally provided in the foot holding portion 22, and the heaters 26 are disposed on the upper surfaces of the corresponding airbags 24. Accordingly, the degree of pressing of each heater 26, that is, the amount of heat transferred from each heater 26 to the sole of the user, can be adjusted by the expansion operation and contraction operation of each air bag 24 to change the massage feeling.
  • the air bag 71 may be installed inside a heat insulating member 72 having, for example, a square box shape, and a plurality of heaters 73 may be disposed on the upper surface of the heat insulating member 72.
  • a through hole 72a is provided on the upper surface of the heat insulating member 72, and a projecting member 74 disposed on the upper surface of the air bag 71 is made to project from the through hole 72a.
  • the plurality of airbags 76 and the plurality of heaters 77 are arranged such that the airbag 76 and the heaters 77 are opposed to the plurality of opposing surfaces of the plurality of side walls 21 b of the leg holding portion 21. And may be arranged.
  • the leg holding portion 21 can perform massage in such a manner that the leg (lower leg) of the user inserted between the two side walls 21 b is pressed against the heater 77 by the inflation of the air bag 76.
  • the plurality of heaters 26 are provided in the foot holding portion 22 for supporting the sole, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the seat 12, the backrest 13, the armrest 15, the leg holding portion The plurality of heaters 26 may be disposed on a member (except the treatment element 17a) that supports the body, etc. 21 and the like. Also, a plurality of heaters 26 may be provided at each part.
  • driving of the plurality of heaters 26 is permitted in each massaging operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 and each setting operation period C1, C2, but for example, a plurality of heaters only in the massaging operation period or only in the setting operation period 26 may be permitted to drive.
  • -A time limit may be provided in the setting operation period C2 in the present embodiment, and the massage before stopping may be resumed after a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be set to shift to the initial state S1 in which the setting of the massage is initialized. .
  • each massaging operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 and each setting operation period C1, C2 are an example, and may be changed suitably.
  • a massage of the back by the massage mechanism 17 may be incorporated.
  • the thermal sensation switch 67 when the thermal sensation switch 67 is operated in a state in which the massage operation periods Ma1, Ma2 and Mb1 and the setting operation periods C1 and C2 are not performed, that is, the driving of the heater 26 is prohibited.
  • the display unit 61 of the operation unit 16 may be provided with means for notifying the user of an unexpected operation such as displaying an error or sounding a warning sound.
  • the ottoman 14 is configured to be able to be stored at the lower part of the seat 12 by the slide mechanism 30.
  • the slide mechanism 30 may be omitted so that the ottoman 14 can not be stored.
  • a bed (mat) type massage machine which can be used, for example in the state which the user slept, You may apply to the other massage machines which massage only a specific site

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The control unit of a massage machine (10) is set so that, even if the heating switch of the controller is operated, operation of the heaters (26, 73, 77) is inhibited until either a massaging period (Ma1, Ma2) begins, in which the massage mechanism (17) or air bags (23, 24, 71, 76) are operated and a programmed course is executed on the basis of a user's settings, or a setting operation period (C1, C2) begins, in which the user inputs detailed settings for a massage.

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マッサージ機Massage machine
 本発明は、使用者の身体に熱を付与して温熱施療を行うための熱源を備えるマッサージ機に関する。 The present invention relates to a massager provided with a heat source for applying heat to a user's body to perform thermal treatment.
 近年、使用者の身体に接触する接触部分、例えば座部や背もたれ部に熱源として機能するヒータを備え、マッサージ手段によるマッサージを行うとともに、ヒータを用いて使用者の身体に熱を付与して温熱施療を行うマッサージ機が開発されている。このようなマッサージ機において、熱源を駆動させるためのヒータスイッチ(ヒータボタン)を含む操作部が設けられ、使用者の操作に基づいて制御部が熱源に電力を供給して温熱施療を行う(例えば特許文献1参照)。 In recent years, while providing the heater which functions as a heat source in the contact part which contacts a user's body, for example, a seat part and a backrest, it massages by a massage means, heat is given to a user's body using a heater and it heats Massage machines have been developed to provide treatment. In such a massage machine, an operation unit including a heater switch (heater button) for driving the heat source is provided, and the control unit supplies power to the heat source to perform heat treatment based on the user's operation (for example, heat treatment) Patent Document 1).
特開2011-489号公報JP, 2011-489, A
 しかしながら、上記のようなマッサージ機では、例えば使用者がマッサージ機を使用していないときに使用者が不意にヒータスイッチを操作すると、マッサージが行われていないにも関わらず熱源に電力が供給され不要な電力が消費されてしまう。この場合、動作を伴うマッサージが停止しているため、不意なスイッチ操作を使用者が気付かない可能性が高い。 However, in the above-described massage machine, for example, when the user operates the heater switch while the user is not using the massage machine, power is supplied to the heat source even though the massage is not performed. Unnecessary power is consumed. In this case, since the massage accompanied by the operation is stopped, there is a high possibility that the user does not notice the unexpected switch operation.
 本発明の目的は、省電力化を図ることができるマッサージ機を提供することにある。 An object of the present invention is to provide a massager capable of achieving power saving.
 上記課題を解決するために、本発明のマッサージ機は、使用者に対してマッサージを行うためのマッサージ手段と、前記使用者の身体を支持する支持部材と、前記支持部材に設けられ、前記使用者に対して熱を付与して温熱施療を行うための熱源と、前記熱源を動作させるために前記使用者による操作が可能な操作部と、前記操作部の操作に応じて前記熱源を制御する制御部とを備えたマッサージ機であって、前記制御部は、前記熱源を動作させるために前記操作部が使用者により操作された場合、前記制御部は、前記マッサージ手段により前記使用者に対してマッサージを行うマッサージ動作期間、及び前記使用者がマッサージの設定を行うための設定操作期間のうちの少なくとも一方において前記熱源を動作させる。 In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, a massage machine of the present invention is provided in a massaging means for massaging a user, a support member which supports the body of the user, the support member, and the use Controlling the heat source according to the operation of the heat source for applying heat to the patient to perform heat treatment, the operation unit operable by the user to operate the heat source, and the operation unit And a control unit, wherein the control unit controls the massage unit to operate the heat source, and the control unit controls the massage unit to operate the heat source. The heat source is operated in at least one of a massage operation period for performing a massage and a setting operation period for the user to set a massage.
 一例では、前記熱源は、前記支持部材において、前記マッサージ手段によりマッサージが行われる前記使用者の身体部位に対応する位置に設けられ、前記制御部は、前記マッサージ手段と前記熱源とを連携動作させて温熱施療を行う温熱施療モードを含み、前記操作部は、前記温熱施療モードの動作を操作するためのスイッチを含む。 In one example, the heat source is provided in the support member at a position corresponding to the body part of the user to be massaged by the massage unit, and the control unit operates the massage unit and the heat source in cooperation with each other. And a thermal treatment mode for performing a thermal treatment, the operation unit includes a switch for operating the operation of the thermal treatment mode.
 一例では、前記マッサージ動作期間及び前記設定操作期間において、前記操作部は、前記熱源の駆動と停止とを切り替える。 In one example, the operation unit switches between driving and stopping the heat source in the massaging operation period and the setting operation period.
 一例では、前記マッサージ手段は、エアバッグを有し、前記熱源は、前記熱源と前記エアバッグとが対をなすように設けられている。 In one example, the massaging means comprises an air bag, and the heat source is provided such that the heat source and the air bag are paired.
 一例では、前記熱源は、前記エアバッグと前記使用者の身体との間に設けられている。 In one example, the heat source is provided between the airbag and the user's body.
 一例では、前記熱源と前記エアバッグとの間に設けられた断熱部材を備える。 In one example, the heat insulating member is provided between the heat source and the air bag.
 一例では、前記熱源は、該熱源と前記エアバッグとで前記使用者の身体部位を挟むように前記エアバッグと対向して設けられている。 In one example, the heat source is provided opposite to the air bag so as to sandwich the body part of the user between the heat source and the air bag.
 本発明によれば、省電力化を図ることができるマッサージ機を提供することができる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a massager capable of achieving power saving.
本実施形態におけるマッサージ機の概略斜視図。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The schematic perspective view of the massage machine in this embodiment. マッサージ機の電気的構成を説明するためのブロック図。The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a massage machine. 操作器の正面図。The front view of an operating device. ヒータの駆動制御について説明するためのタイミングチャート。The timing chart for demonstrating drive control of a heater. ヒータの駆動制御について説明するためのタイミングチャート。The timing chart for demonstrating drive control of a heater. 別例における足部用保持部の内部に配置されたヒータ及びエアバッグの断面図。Sectional drawing of the heater and air bag which were arrange | positioned inside the holding | maintenance part for feet in another example. 別例における脚部用保持部の正面図。The front view of the holding | maintenance part for legs in another example.
 以下、本発明を具体化した一実施形態を図面に従って説明する。 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
 図1に示すように、椅子型マッサージ機10の椅子本体10aは、支持脚部11と、支持脚部11にて支持された座部12と、座部12の後端に組み付けられた背もたれ部13と、座部12の前端に組み付けられたオットマン14とを含む。また、座部12の左右には、着座した使用者の腕部を置くための2つの肘掛け部15が設けられている。また、一方の肘掛け部15の近傍には、使用者によってマッサージ機10の各部を操作可能な操作器16が設けられている。 As shown in FIG. 1, the chair body 10 a of the chair-type massage machine 10 includes a support leg 11, a seat 12 supported by the support leg 11, and a backrest assembled to the rear end of the seat 12. 13 and an ottoman 14 assembled at the front end of the seat 12. Further, on the left and right of the seat 12, two armrests 15 for placing the arm of the seated user are provided. Further, in the vicinity of one armrest portion 15, an operating device 16 capable of operating each part of the massage machine 10 by the user is provided.
 背もたれ部13には、施療子17aを有するマッサージ機構17が内装される。マッサージ機構17は、背もたれ部13の上下方向及び左右方向においてマッサージ機構17(施療子17a)を所定量移動可能である。 A massage mechanism 17 having a treatment element 17a is mounted on the backrest 13. The massaging mechanism 17 can move the massaging mechanism 17 (the treatment element 17 a) by a predetermined amount in the vertical direction and the lateral direction of the backrest 13.
 オットマン14は、使用者の脚部のうち下腿部分を保持するための脚部用保持部21と、足先部分の足裏部分を保持するための足部用保持部22とを含む。脚部用保持部21と足部用保持部22とは、別体である。ここでの「下腿部分」は膝から足首までの部分を意味し、「足先部分」は足首から先の部分を意味する。 The ottoman 14 includes a leg holding portion 21 for holding the lower thigh portion of the user's legs, and a foot holding portion 22 for holding the sole portion of the toe portion. The leg holding portion 21 and the foot holding portion 22 are separate members. Here, "the lower leg portion" means the portion from the knee to the ankle, and "the toe portion" means the portion from the ankle to the tip.
 オットマン14の脚部用保持部21は、使用者の下腿部分の裏側(脹脛)を保持可能な2つの下腿保持面21aと、2つの下腿保持面21aの左右両側からそれぞれ延出する2つの側壁21bとを含む。このため、2つの側壁21b間には、使用者の脚部(下腿)が挿入可能である。脚部用保持部21の各側壁21bには、膨張動作及び収縮動作が可能なエアバッグ23が内装されている。また、オットマン14の足部用保持部22は、使用者の足裏部分を保持可能な1つの足裏保持面22aと、この足裏保持面22aの左右方向における両側からそれぞれ延出する2つの側壁22bとを含む。足部用保持部22には、膨張動作及び収縮動作が可能な2つのエアバッグ24が内装されている。各エアバッグ24の足裏保持面22a側(各エアバッグ24の上面)には、使用者の足裏部分に合わせた形状を有するヒータ26が配置されている。各ヒータ26は、足部用保持部22の足裏保持面22aを介して使用者の足裏部分に熱を付与する。 The leg holding portion 21 of the ottoman 14 has two lower leg holding surfaces 21a capable of holding the back side (calf) of the lower leg portion of the user and two side walls extending respectively from the left and right sides of the two lower leg holding surfaces 21a. And 21b. Therefore, the leg (lower leg) of the user can be inserted between the two side walls 21b. On each side wall 21b of the leg holding portion 21, an air bag 23 capable of an expansion operation and a contraction operation is provided. Further, the foot holding portion 22 of the ottoman 14 has one sole holding surface 22a capable of holding the sole portion of the user and two extending from both sides in the lateral direction of the sole holding surface 22a. And side walls 22b. The foot holding portion 22 is provided with two air bags 24 which can be inflated and contracted. On the foot sole holding surface 22 a side (upper surface of each airbag 24) of each airbag 24, a heater 26 having a shape that matches the foot sole portion of the user is disposed. Each heater 26 applies heat to the foot sole portion of the user via the foot sole holding surface 22 a of the foot holding portion 22.
 本実施形態では、このようなオットマン14は、スライド機構30によって前後方向において移動可能である。オットマン14は、座部12の下部に収納される収納状態と、座部12の前方に向かってオットマン14が露出されてオットマン14を使用可能な使用状態とに切り替え可能である。 In the present embodiment, such an ottoman 14 is movable in the front-rear direction by the slide mechanism 30. The ottoman 14 is switchable between a stored state stored in the lower part of the seat 12 and a use state where the ottoman 14 is exposed toward the front of the seat 12 and the ottoman 14 can be used.
 マッサージ機10は、主電源スイッチ(図示略)を含む。操作器16は、主電源スイッチのオン状態に応じて操作可能となる。また、図3に示すように、操作器16には、その時々のマッサージ部位やマッサージの強さ等のマッサージ機10の状態が表示される表示部61が設けられている。表示部61には、ヒータ26の温度レベルを示す温感表示部61aと、複数のエアバッグ23,24によるマッサージの強さを示すエアー表示部61bとが設けられている。また、操作器16には、マッサージ機構17及び図2にて示すエアポンプ51を駆動可能な状態に設定するか否かを選択する起動スイッチ62と、複数のマッサージ駆動パターンから選択可能な複数のコース選択スイッチ63と、表示部61に表示される設定、例えば各マッサージコースの詳細な設定を選択可能な複数の設定選択スイッチ64と、選択された設定を決定する決定スイッチ65とが設けられている。また、操作器16は、設定選択スイッチ64の下側に設けられた足マッサージスイッチ66と、温感スイッチ67と、エアースイッチ68とを含む。足マッサージスイッチ66は、使用者の足部及び脚部を中心とした温熱施療を行う温熱施療モードを開始又は停止させるためのスイッチである。詳しくは、足マッサージスイッチ66は、複数のエアバッグ23,24によるマッサージと連携して複数のヒータ26を駆動又は非駆動し、温熱施療モードを開始又は停止するためにユーザにより操作される。温感スイッチ67は、複数のヒータ26を駆動状態又は非駆動状態にして温熱治療の温度を調整するためにユーザにより操作される。エアースイッチ68は、複数のエアバッグ23,24によるマッサージを開始又は停止するためにユーザにより操作される。そして、使用者にて操作器16の各スイッチ63~68が選択され、選択されたスイッチ63~68に対応する信号が制御部52に供給される。制御部52は、供給された信号に応じてマッサージ機10の各部を制御する。 The massage machine 10 includes a main power switch (not shown). The controller 16 can be operated according to the on state of the main power switch. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 3, the operation part 16 is provided with the display part 61 on which the state of the massage machine 10 of the massage site | part of that time, the intensity | strength of a massage, etc. is displayed. The display unit 61 is provided with a warm feeling display unit 61 a indicating the temperature level of the heater 26 and an air display unit 61 b indicating the strength of massage by the plurality of airbags 23 and 24. Further, the operation device 16 includes a start switch 62 for selecting whether or not the massage mechanism 17 and the air pump 51 shown in FIG. 2 are set to a drivable state, and a plurality of courses selectable from a plurality of massage drive patterns. A selection switch 63, settings displayed on the display unit 61, for example, a plurality of setting selection switches 64 capable of selecting detailed settings of each massage course, and a determination switch 65 for determining the selected settings are provided. . In addition, the operation device 16 includes a foot massage switch 66 provided below the setting selection switch 64, a warming sensation switch 67, and an air switch 68. The foot massage switch 66 is a switch for starting or stopping a thermal treatment mode in which thermal treatment is performed centering on the foot and legs of the user. Specifically, the foot massage switch 66 is operated by the user to drive or not drive the plurality of heaters 26 in cooperation with the massage by the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 and to start or stop the thermal treatment mode. The thermal sensation switch 67 is operated by the user in order to adjust the temperature of the thermal treatment with the plurality of heaters 26 in the driven state or in the non-driven state. The air switch 68 is operated by the user to start or stop the massage by the plurality of air bags 23, 24. Then, each switch 63 to 68 of the operation device 16 is selected by the user, and a signal corresponding to the selected switch 63 to 68 is supplied to the control unit 52. Control part 52 controls each part of massage machine 10 according to the supplied signal.
 上記のように構成されたマッサージ機10では、主電源スイッチがオン状態である場合、操作器16及び制御部52に電力が供給されている。この状態において、図4に示すように所定時間Ta1において、操作器16に設けられる起動スイッチ62がオンされる。制御部52は、使用者が操作器16の各コース選択スイッチ63による各種コースプログラム等の選択が可能な初期状態S1に移行する。そして、所定時間Ta2において、複数のコース選択スイッチ63のうちのいずれかが操作されることで、制御部52は、使用者がマッサージの設定を行うことができる設定操作期間C1に移行する。制御部52は、この設定操作期間C1に移行するまでは、操作器16の温感スイッチ67が操作されても複数のヒータ26を駆動できないように設定されている(駆動禁止状態H1)。そして、設定操作期間C1に移行すると、制御部52は、複数のヒータ26を駆動可能な駆動許可状態H2に切り替え、温感スイッチ67の操作に基づいて複数のヒータ26に所定の電流を供給する。 In the massage machine 10 configured as described above, power is supplied to the controller 16 and the control unit 52 when the main power switch is in the on state. In this state, as shown in FIG. 4, the start switch 62 provided on the operation device 16 is turned on for a predetermined time Ta1. The control unit 52 shifts to an initial state S1 in which the user can select various course programs and the like by the course selection switches 63 of the operation device 16. Then, by operating any of the plurality of course selection switches 63 in the predetermined time Ta2, the control unit 52 shifts to a setting operation period C1 in which the user can set the massage. The control unit 52 is set so that the plurality of heaters 26 can not be driven even if the thermal sensation switch 67 of the operation device 16 is operated until the transition to the setting operation period C1 (driving inhibition state H1). Then, when shifting to the setting operation period C1, the control unit 52 switches the plurality of heaters 26 to the drivable drive state H2 and supplies a predetermined current to the plurality of heaters 26 based on the operation of the thermal sensation switch 67. .
 その後、所定時間Ta3において、使用者が設定選択スイッチ64を操作して、各コースプログラムの詳細な設定が選択され、選択された設定が決定スイッチ65により決定される。制御部52は、その設定に基づいて各コースプログラムを実施するマッサージ動作期間Ma1に移行する。マッサージ機構17及び複数のエアバッグ23,24(エアポンプ51)は、制御部52の制御に基づいて各コースプログラムに合わせたマッサージを実施する。このマッサージ動作期間Ma1においての制御部52は、引き続き駆動許可状態H2として複数のヒータ26を駆動可能に設定する。この駆動許可状態H2においても、使用者が温感スイッチ67を操作することで複数のヒータ26の駆動及びその停止を切り替えることができる。 Thereafter, at the predetermined time Ta3, the user operates the setting selection switch 64 to select the detailed setting of each course program, and the selected setting is determined by the determination switch 65. The control unit 52 shifts to a massage operation period Ma1 for implementing each course program based on the setting. The massaging mechanism 17 and the plurality of air bags 23 and 24 (air pump 51) carry out a massage in accordance with each course program based on the control of the control unit 52. The control unit 52 in the massaging operation period Ma1 continues to set the plurality of heaters 26 to be drivable as the driving permission state H2. Also in the drive permission state H2, the user can switch between the drive and the stop of the plurality of heaters 26 by operating the thermal sensation switch 67.
 マッサージ動作期間Ma1の所定時間Ta4において、使用者がマッサージコースを変更すべく各コース選択スイッチ63を操作すると、制御部52は、マッサージを停止させて、マッサージの設定を行うことができる設定操作期間C2に移行する。この設定操作期間C2においても先の設定操作期間C1と同様に、制御部52は、駆動許可状態H2において複数のヒータ26の駆動可能な状態が維持されるように設定されている。使用者が設定選択スイッチ64を操作して各コースプログラムの詳細な設定が選択され決定スイッチ65により決定される。制御部52は再びマッサージ動作期間Ma2に移行する。マッサージ機構17及び複数のエアバッグ23,24は、制御部52の制御に基づいてマッサージを実施する(所定時間Ta5)。このマッサージ動作期間Ma2においても先のマッサージ動作期間Ma1と同様に、制御部52は駆動許可状態H2において使用者による温感スイッチ67の操作に基づいて複数のヒータ26の駆動及びその停止の切り替えが可能となっている。そして、所定時間Ta6において制御部52は、所定のマッサージコースの終了に伴ってマッサージ機構17及び複数のエアバッグ23,24の動作を停止させると同時に複数のヒータ26の駆動を禁止し、使用者が温感スイッチ67を操作しても複数のヒータ26が駆動できない設定とする(駆動禁止状態H3)。 When the user operates each course selection switch 63 to change the massage course during a predetermined time Ta4 of the massage operation period Ma1, the control unit 52 stops the massage, and a setting operation period in which setting of the massage can be performed Migrate to C2. Also in the setting operation period C2, as in the previous setting operation period C1, the control unit 52 is set to maintain the drivable state of the plurality of heaters 26 in the drive permission state H2. The user operates the setting selection switch 64 to select the detailed setting of each course program, which is determined by the determination switch 65. The control unit 52 shifts again to the massaging operation period Ma2. The massage mechanism 17 and the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 perform a massage based on the control of the control unit 52 (predetermined time Ta5). In the massaging operation period Ma2, as in the massaging operation period Ma1, the control unit 52 switches the driving of the plurality of heaters 26 and the stop thereof based on the operation of the thermal sensation switch 67 by the user in the driving permission state H2. It is possible. Then, for a predetermined time Ta6, the control unit 52 stops the operation of the massaging mechanism 17 and the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 simultaneously with the end of the predetermined massage course, and simultaneously prohibits the driving of the plurality of heaters 26 However, even if the thermal sensation switch 67 is operated, the plurality of heaters 26 can not be driven (drive inhibition state H3).
 次に、足マッサージを中心とした温熱施療モードについて説明する。図5に示すように、所定時間Tb1おいて起動スイッチ62がオンされることで制御部52は初期状態S1に移行し、所定時間Tb2において足マッサージスイッチ66がオンされると、制御部52は、複数のエアバッグ23,24によるマッサージと同時に複数のヒータ26を駆動して使用者の足部及び脚部を中心とした温熱施療を行う温熱施療モード(マッサージ動作期間Mb1)に移行する。尚、このモードでは、詳細な設定が省略されており、直接的にマッサージ動作期間Mb1に移行する。そして、制御部52は、マッサージコースの終了に伴って複数のエアバッグ23,24の動作を停止させると同時に複数のヒータ26も停止させる(所定時間Tb3)。尚、温熱施療モードにおいても、使用者の温感スイッチ67の操作にて、複数のヒータ26の駆動及びその停止を切り替えることができる。 Next, a thermal treatment mode centered on foot massage will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, when the activation switch 62 is turned on at the predetermined time Tb1, the control unit 52 shifts to the initial state S1, and when the foot massage switch 66 is turned on at the predetermined time Tb2, the control unit 52 At the same time as massaging with the plurality of airbags 23 and 24, the plurality of heaters 26 are driven to shift to the thermal treatment mode (massaging operation period Mb1) for performing thermal treatment centered on the foot and legs of the user. In this mode, detailed settings are omitted, and the process directly shifts to the massage operation period Mb1. Then, the control unit 52 stops the operation of the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 simultaneously with the end of the massage course, and simultaneously stops the plurality of heaters 26 (predetermined time Tb3). Also in the thermal treatment mode, the user can switch between driving and stopping the plurality of heaters 26 by operating the warm-feeling switch 67.
 因みに、初期状態S1において使用者がエアースイッチ68を操作すると複数のエアバッグ23,24のみによるマッサージが開始されるが、このマッサージ動作期間(図示略)においても使用者の温感スイッチ67の操作にて、複数のヒータ26の駆動及びその停止を切り替えることができる。 Incidentally, when the user operates the air switch 68 in the initial state S1, the massage with only the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 is started, but even during this massage operation period (not shown), the user operates the warmth switch 67 The driving of the plurality of heaters 26 and the stopping thereof can be switched.
 この実施形態は、以下の効果を奏する。 This embodiment has the following effects.
 (1)マッサージ機10の制御部52は、使用者の設定に基づいて各コースプログラムを実施するマッサージ動作期間Ma1,Ma2,Mb1、及び使用者がマッサージの詳細な設定を行う各設定操作期間C1,C2に移行するまでは、操作器16の温感スイッチ67が操作されても複数のヒータ26の駆動を禁止するように設定されている。従って、使用者がマッサージ機10(マッサージ機構17や複数のエアバッグ23,24)を使用していないときに不意に温感スイッチ67が操作されても、制御部52から複数のヒータ26に電力が供給されることがなく、省電力化を図ることができる。また、各マッサージコースの終了と同時に複数のヒータ26が停止(駆動禁止)するため、省電力化をさらに図ることができる。 (1) The control unit 52 of the massage machine 10 performs a massage operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 for implementing each course program based on the setting of the user, and each setting operation period C1 for which the user performs detailed setting of the massage. , C2, even if the thermal sensation switch 67 of the operation device 16 is operated, the driving of the plurality of heaters 26 is prohibited. Therefore, even if the warm-up switch 67 is operated unexpectedly when the user is not using the massage machine 10 (massage mechanism 17 and the plurality of airbags 23, 24), the controller 52 supplies power to the plurality of heaters 26. Is not supplied, and power saving can be achieved. In addition, since the plurality of heaters 26 stop (drive inhibition) simultaneously with the end of each massage course, power saving can be further achieved.
 (2)操作器16には複数のエアバッグ23,24によるマッサージと同時に複数のヒータ26を駆動して使用者の足部及び脚部を中心とした温熱施療を行う温熱施療モード(マッサージ動作期間Mb1)を実施するための足マッサージスイッチ66が設けられている。従って、使用者は、容易な操作にて複数のヒータ26の位置に応じた温熱施療を受けることができる。 (2) A thermal treatment mode (massaging operation period in which thermal treatment is performed centering on the user's feet and legs by driving the plurality of heaters 26 simultaneously with the massage by the plurality of airbags 23 and 24 in the controller 16 A foot massage switch 66 for performing Mb1) is provided. Therefore, the user can receive thermal treatment according to the position of the plurality of heaters 26 with easy operation.
 (3)操作器16には各マッサージ動作期間Ma1,Ma2,Mb1、及び各設定操作期間C1,C2において複数のヒータ26の駆動と複数のヒータ26の停止を切り替えるための温感スイッチ67が設けられている。従って、使用者の好みに合わせて複数のヒータ26の動作を選択することができる。 (3) The controller 16 is provided with a thermal sensation switch 67 for switching between driving of the plurality of heaters 26 and stopping of the plurality of heaters 26 in each massaging operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 and each setting operation period C1, C2. It is done. Therefore, the operation of the plurality of heaters 26 can be selected in accordance with the preference of the user.
 (4)足部用保持部22には複数のエアバッグ24が内装され、各ヒータ26が、対応するエアバッグ24の上面に配置されている。従って、各エアバッグ24の膨張動作及び収縮動作によって各ヒータ26の押付け度合い、即ち各ヒータ26から使用者の足裏への熱伝達量を調整しマッサージ感を変化させることができる。 (4) The plurality of airbags 24 are internally provided in the foot holding portion 22, and the heaters 26 are disposed on the upper surfaces of the corresponding airbags 24. Accordingly, the degree of pressing of each heater 26, that is, the amount of heat transferred from each heater 26 to the sole of the user, can be adjusted by the expansion operation and contraction operation of each air bag 24 to change the massage feeling.
 尚、本発明の実施形態は、以下のように変更してもよい。 The embodiment of the present invention may be modified as follows.
 ・本実施形態では、複数のヒータ26を複数のエアバッグ24の上面に配置したが、これに限定されない。例えば図6に示すように、エアバッグ71を例えば四角箱状の断熱部材72に内装し、断熱部材72の上面に複数のヒータ73を配置してよい。尚、図6の形態では、断熱部材72の上面に貫通孔72aが設けられ、エアバッグ71の上面に配置される突出部材74を貫通孔72aから突出させている。そして、エアバッグ71の膨張動作及び収縮動作に伴って使用者の足裏部分に対して突出部材74によりマッサージすると同時に複数のヒータ73にて熱を付与し温熱施療を行う。このようにエアバッグ71と複数のヒータ73との間に断熱部材72が介在することで、複数のヒータ73からエアバッグ71に伝わる熱を低減することができる。つまり、複数のヒータ73からの熱を使用者側に効率良く伝達できて省電力化が可能となり、またエアバッグ71の熱の影響を抑えることもできる。また、突出部材74を用いていることで、局所的なマッサージを行うことができる。 -In this embodiment, although a plurality of heaters 26 were arranged on the upper surface of a plurality of air bags 24, it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the air bag 71 may be installed inside a heat insulating member 72 having, for example, a square box shape, and a plurality of heaters 73 may be disposed on the upper surface of the heat insulating member 72. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, a through hole 72a is provided on the upper surface of the heat insulating member 72, and a projecting member 74 disposed on the upper surface of the air bag 71 is made to project from the through hole 72a. Then, along with the expansion operation and the contraction operation of the air bag 71, massage is performed by the projecting member 74 on the sole portion of the user, and at the same time heat is applied by the plurality of heaters 73 to perform thermal treatment. By interposing the heat insulating member 72 between the air bag 71 and the plurality of heaters 73 as described above, the heat transmitted from the plurality of heaters 73 to the air bag 71 can be reduced. That is, the heat from the plurality of heaters 73 can be efficiently transmitted to the user side, power saving can be achieved, and the influence of the heat of the air bag 71 can be suppressed. In addition, by using the projecting member 74, it is possible to perform local massage.
 また、図7に示すように、脚部用保持部21の複数の側壁21bの対向する複数の面に、エアバッグ76とヒータ77とが対向するように複数のエアバッグ76と複数のヒータ77とを配置してもよい。脚部用保持部21は、2つの側壁21b間に挿入される使用者の脚部(下腿)をエアバッグ76の膨張にてヒータ77に向かって押し付けるようにしてマッサージを実施することができる。 Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the plurality of airbags 76 and the plurality of heaters 77 are arranged such that the airbag 76 and the heaters 77 are opposed to the plurality of opposing surfaces of the plurality of side walls 21 b of the leg holding portion 21. And may be arranged. The leg holding portion 21 can perform massage in such a manner that the leg (lower leg) of the user inserted between the two side walls 21 b is pressed against the heater 77 by the inflation of the air bag 76.
 ・本実施形態では、足裏を支持する足部用保持部22に複数のヒータ26を設けたがこれに限らず、例えば、座部12、背もたれ部13、肘掛け部15、脚部用保持部21等、身体を支持する部材(施療子17aを除く)に複数のヒータ26をそれぞれ配置してもよい。また、各部位に複数のヒータ26を設けてもよい。 In the present embodiment, the plurality of heaters 26 are provided in the foot holding portion 22 for supporting the sole, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the seat 12, the backrest 13, the armrest 15, the leg holding portion The plurality of heaters 26 may be disposed on a member (except the treatment element 17a) that supports the body, etc. 21 and the like. Also, a plurality of heaters 26 may be provided at each part.
 ・本実施形態では、各マッサージ動作期間Ma1,Ma2,Mb1及び各設定操作期間C1,C2において複数のヒータ26の駆動を許可したが、例えばマッサージ動作期間のみ、又は設定操作期間のみで複数のヒータ26の駆動を許可してもよい。 In this embodiment, driving of the plurality of heaters 26 is permitted in each massaging operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 and each setting operation period C1, C2, but for example, a plurality of heaters only in the massaging operation period or only in the setting operation period 26 may be permitted to drive.
 ・本実施形態における設定操作期間C2に時間制限を設け、所定時間が経過した後に停止前のマッサージを再開するか、又はマッサージの設定を初期化する初期状態S1に移行する等の設定としてもよい。 -A time limit may be provided in the setting operation period C2 in the present embodiment, and the massage before stopping may be resumed after a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be set to shift to the initial state S1 in which the setting of the massage is initialized. .
 ・本実施形態において、各マッサージ動作期間Ma1,Ma2,Mb1及び各設定操作期間C1,C2は一例であり、適宜変更してもよい。 -In this embodiment, each massaging operation period Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 and each setting operation period C1, C2 are an example, and may be changed suitably.
 ・本実施形態の足マッサージを中心とした温熱施療モードにおいて、マッサージ機構17による背中のマッサージを組み込んでもよい。 In the thermal treatment mode centered on the foot massage of the present embodiment, a massage of the back by the massage mechanism 17 may be incorporated.
 ・本実施形態において、各マッサージ動作期間Ma1,Ma2,Mb1及び各設定操作期間C1,C2に移行していない状態、即ちヒータ26の駆動が禁止された期間で温感スイッチ67が操作された場合に、操作器16の表示部61にエラー表示を行う又は警告音を鳴らす等、使用者に不意な操作を報知する手段を備えてもよい。 In the present embodiment, when the thermal sensation switch 67 is operated in a state in which the massage operation periods Ma1, Ma2 and Mb1 and the setting operation periods C1 and C2 are not performed, that is, the driving of the heater 26 is prohibited. In addition, the display unit 61 of the operation unit 16 may be provided with means for notifying the user of an unexpected operation such as displaying an error or sounding a warning sound.
 ・本実施形態では、マッサージ手段として機能するマッサージ機構17(施療子17a)及び複数のエアバッグ23,24(エアポンプ51)を用いたが、例えば振動を用いるマッサージ手段等の他のマッサージ手段を用いてもよい。 -In this embodiment, although the massage mechanism 17 (treatment element 17a) and several airbags 23 and 24 (air pump 51) which function as a massage means were used, other massage means, such as a massage means using a vibration, are used, for example May be
 ・本実施形態では、オットマン14をスライド機構30によって座部12の下部に収納可能に構成したが、スライド機構30を省略しオットマン14の収納が不能な構成に変更してもよい。 In the present embodiment, the ottoman 14 is configured to be able to be stored at the lower part of the seat 12 by the slide mechanism 30. However, the slide mechanism 30 may be omitted so that the ottoman 14 can not be stored.
 ・本実施形態において、背中のマッサージを行うマッサージ機構17を省略した構成に変更してもよい。 -In this embodiment, you may change into the structure which abbreviate | omitted the massaging mechanism 17 which massages a back.
 ・上記実施形態では、座部12の後部に背もたれ部13を備えた椅子型のマッサージ機10に適用したが、例えば使用者が寝た状態で使用可能なベッド(マット)タイプのマッサージ機や、特定部位のみのマッサージを行うその他のマッサージ機に適用してもよい。 -Although applied to the chair type massage machine 10 provided with the backrest part 13 at the back of the seat part 12 in the said embodiment, a bed (mat) type massage machine which can be used, for example in the state which the user slept, You may apply to the other massage machines which massage only a specific site | part.
 10…マッサージ機、17…マッサージ機構(マッサージ手段)、17a…施療子(マッサージ手段)、22…足部用保持部(支持部材)、23,24,71,76…エアバッグ(マッサージ手段)、26,73,77…ヒータ(熱源)、51…エアポンプ(マッサージ手段)、52…制御部、66…足マッサージスイッチ(スイッチ)、72…断熱部材、C1,C2…設定操作期間、Ma1,Ma2,Mb1…マッサージ動作期間。 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Massage machine, 17 ... Massage mechanism (massage means), 17a ... Treatment child (massage means) 22, Holding | maintenance part (support member) for foot part 23, 24, 71, 76 ... Air bag (massage means), 26, 73, 77: heater (heat source), 51: air pump (massage means), 52: control unit, 66: foot massage switch (switch), 72: heat insulating member, C1, C2: setting operation period, Ma1, Ma2, Mb1 ... massage operation period.

Claims (7)

  1.  マッサージ機であって、
     使用者に対してマッサージを行うためのマッサージ手段と、前記使用者の身体を支持する支持部材と、前記支持部材に設けられ、前記使用者に対して熱を付与して温熱施療を行うための熱源と、前記熱源を動作させるために前記使用者による操作が可能な操作部と、前記操作部の操作に応じて前記熱源を制御する制御部とを備えたマッサージ機であって、
     前記制御部は、前記熱源を動作させるために前記操作部が使用者により操作された場合、前記制御部は、前記マッサージ手段により前記使用者に対してマッサージを行うマッサージ動作期間、及び前記使用者がマッサージの設定を行うための設定操作期間のうちの少なくとも一方において前記熱源を動作させる、マッサージ機。
    A massage machine,
    A massage means for performing massage on the user, a support member for supporting the body of the user, and the support member are provided to apply heat to the user to perform thermal treatment A massage machine comprising a heat source, an operation unit operable by the user to operate the heat source, and a control unit controlling the heat source according to the operation of the operation unit,
    When the control unit is operated by the user to operate the heat source, the control unit performs a massage operation period for performing massage on the user by the massage unit, and the user A massage machine, wherein the heat source is operated in at least one of setting operation periods for setting a massage.
  2.  請求項1に記載のマッサージ機において、
     前記熱源は、前記支持部材において、前記マッサージ手段によりマッサージが行われる前記使用者の身体部位に対応する位置に設けられ、
     前記制御部は、前記マッサージ手段と前記熱源とを連携動作させて温熱施療を行う温熱施療モードを含み、
     前記操作部は、前記温熱施療モードの動作を操作するためのスイッチを含む、マッサージ機。
    In the massager according to claim 1,
    The heat source is provided on the support member at a position corresponding to a body part of the user to be massaged by the massaging means.
    The control unit includes a thermal treatment mode in which the massage means and the heat source are operated in cooperation to perform thermal treatment.
    The said operation part is a massage machine containing the switch for operating the operation | movement of the said thermal treatment mode.
  3.  請求項1又は2に記載のマッサージ機において、
     前記マッサージ動作期間及び前記設定操作期間において、前記操作部は、前記熱源の駆動と停止とを切り替える、マッサージ機。
    In the massage machine according to claim 1 or 2,
    A massage machine, wherein the operation unit switches driving and stopping of the heat source in the massaging operation period and the setting operation period.
  4.  請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載のマッサージ機において、
     前記マッサージ手段は、エアバッグを有し、
     前記熱源は、前記熱源と前記エアバッグとが対をなすように設けられている、マッサージ機。
    The massage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3
    The massage means comprises an air bag,
    The massager is provided with the heat source such that the heat source and the air bag are paired.
  5.  請求項4に記載のマッサージ機において、
     前記熱源は、前記エアバッグと前記使用者の身体との間に設けられている、マッサージ機。
    In the massager according to claim 4,
    The massage machine, wherein the heat source is provided between the air bag and the body of the user.
  6.  請求項5に記載のマッサージ機において、
     前記熱源と前記エアバッグとの間に設けられた断熱部材を備える、マッサージ機。
    In the massager according to claim 5,
    A massage machine comprising a heat insulating member provided between the heat source and the air bag.
  7.  請求項4に記載のマッサージ機において、
     前記熱源は、該熱源と前記エアバッグとで前記使用者の身体部位を挟むように前記エアバッグと対向して設けられている、マッサージ機。
    In the massager according to claim 4,
    The massager is provided with the heat source facing the air bag so as to sandwich the body part of the user between the heat source and the air bag.
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