WO1991012787A1 - Fitness and massaging device - Google Patents
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- WO1991012787A1 WO1991012787A1 PCT/FR1990/000119 FR9000119W WO9112787A1 WO 1991012787 A1 WO1991012787 A1 WO 1991012787A1 FR 9000119 W FR9000119 W FR 9000119W WO 9112787 A1 WO9112787 A1 WO 9112787A1
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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
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- 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
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for physical training and in particular massage.
- the invention relates to a particular arrangement of rollers movable in rotation arranged on the periphery on a chassis or fixed frame, positioned at a certain height from the ground, at the center of which a user positions himself upright and lets himself roll on the perimeter defined by the pebbles.
- the massage on the body caused by the rolling of the pebbles causes a thinning of the user in the area thus worked, it promotes blood circulation and stimulates muscle activity.
- the apparatus according to the invention comprises a set of rollers (1) movable in rotation, integral with a carrier element (2) or rigid frame, the assembly forming a continuous raceway.
- the device can be kept rigid and fixed relative to the floor or a wall using supports or feet (3) and (4). It can be fixed in the same way under a ceiling. Likewise, several devices can be attached side by side. The positioning of the device in height relative to the ground is adjusted according to the size of the user and the area of the body to be worked.
- the user positions himself standing on the ground inside the device with his two feet close together (FIG.3) or apart (FIG.4) he takes support on the rollers then by simple pivoting of the body, he lets roll on the inner perimeter defined by the rollers, automatically providing a massage effect.
- the user can flex or not bend the knees during the use of the device.
- the use of the device allows by design the transformation of physical exercise (supplied by the user) into an effect resulting from massage.
- the rolling of the rollers on the body * is conducive to a thinning of the worked area while the balan ⁇ cement of the body, the only physical exercise provided by the user promotes bodybuilding in the abdominal and lumbar.
- the device can be equipped at ground level with a separate tray, articulated on a gimbal (FIG.5).
- the rollers (1) can be located on either side of the carrier element (2), see FIG.l or only arranged above this element, see FIG.5, or be located from below according to a variant not illustrated.
- Another variant can be produced according to a different design, in that the rollers movable in rotation along axes kept integral between two frames or load-bearing elements mounted in parallel, these being put in place in a so-called “sandwich” arrangement, according to a variant not shown.
- the rollers can be conical, cylindrical, semi-spherical, spherical, or other, see FIG.5 and 6.
- rollers can be made from materials of different hardnesses such as wood, rubber or different qualities of plastic, in order to offer a range of efficiency and comfort of use of the device, according to the desired results.
- the device can consist of a set of rollers forming a closed perimeter or not so as to facilitate access to the interior of the path defined by these rollers, see FIG. 7.
- the carrying element can be equipped with a part of its pivoting or articulated outline so as to facilitate access to the interior of the device according to a variant not illustrated.
- the rollers can be arranged along a perimeter in the shape of a circle, oval or any other particular geometric figure according to variants not illustrated.
- the device can be made for this purpose of several stages of roller track arranged in parallel layers, one above the other, according to a variant not illustrated.
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Abstract
Description
APPAREIL POUR LA CULTURE PHYSIQUE ET LE MASSAGE La présente invention concerne un appareil pour la culture physique et en particulier le massage. The present invention relates to an apparatus for physical training and in particular massage.
Parmi les appareils utilisés et disponibles pour le massage du corps aucun ne permet par sa conception un mode d'utilisation suivant la des- cription énoncée ci dessous.Among the devices used and available for massaging the body, none of its design allows a mode of use according to the description set out below.
L'invention porte sur une disposition particulière de galets mobiles en rotation disposés en périphérie sur un châssis ou cadre fixe, posi¬ tionné à une certaine hauteur du sol, au centre duquel un utilisateur se positionne debout et se laisse rouler sur le périmètre défini par les galets.The invention relates to a particular arrangement of rollers movable in rotation arranged on the periphery on a chassis or fixed frame, positioned at a certain height from the ground, at the center of which a user positions himself upright and lets himself roll on the perimeter defined by the pebbles.
Le massage sur le corps occasionné par le roulement des galets provoque un amincissement de l'utilisateur au niveau de la zone ainsi travaillée, il favorise la circulation sanguine et stimule l'activité musculaire. L'appareil selon l'invention comporte un ensemble de galets (1) mobiles en rotation, solidaires d'un élément porteur (2) ou cadre rigide, l'ensemble formant un chemin de roulement continu. L'appareil peut être maintenu rigide et fixé par rapport au sol ou à un mur à l'aide de supports ou pieds (3) et (4). Il peut être fixé de la même manière sous un plafond. De même plusieurs appareils peuvent être fixés cote à cote. Le positionnement de l'appareil en hauteur par rapport au sol est réglé en fonction de la taille de l'utilisateur et de la zone du corps à travailler. L'utilisateur se positionne debout sur le sol à l'inté¬ rieur de l'appareil les deux pieds rapprochés (FIG.3) ou écartés (FIG.4) il prends appui sur les galets puis par simple pivotement du corps, il se laisse rouler sur le périmètre intérieur défini par les galets, procurant automatiquement un effet de massage. L'utilisateur peut fléchir ou non les genoux au cours de l'usage de l'appareil.The massage on the body caused by the rolling of the pebbles causes a thinning of the user in the area thus worked, it promotes blood circulation and stimulates muscle activity. The apparatus according to the invention comprises a set of rollers (1) movable in rotation, integral with a carrier element (2) or rigid frame, the assembly forming a continuous raceway. The device can be kept rigid and fixed relative to the floor or a wall using supports or feet (3) and (4). It can be fixed in the same way under a ceiling. Likewise, several devices can be attached side by side. The positioning of the device in height relative to the ground is adjusted according to the size of the user and the area of the body to be worked. The user positions himself standing on the ground inside the device with his two feet close together (FIG.3) or apart (FIG.4) he takes support on the rollers then by simple pivoting of the body, he lets roll on the inner perimeter defined by the rollers, automatically providing a massage effect. The user can flex or not bend the knees during the use of the device.
L'utilisation de l'appareil permet de par sa conception la transformation de l'exercice physique (fourni par l'utilisateur ) en un effet résultant de massage. Le roulement des galets sur le corps * est propice à un amincissement de la zone travaillée tandis que le balan¬ cement du corps,seul exercice physique fourni par l'utilisateur favorise la musculation au niveau des abdominaux et des lombaires. Suivant les effets recherchés, l'appareil peut être équipé au niveau du sol d'un plateau séparé, articulé sur un cardan (FIG.5) . L'utilisateur debout les deux pieds posés sur le plateau, prenant appui sur les galets en faisant varier sa force d'appui du pied droit au pied gauche ou inver¬ sement, son corps roulant automatiquement sur le périmètre de galets. Cette utilisation procurant un effet de massage plus intense en fonction d'un effort physique produit plus faible. Suivant les méthodes de fabrication et les matériaux utilisés pour la réalisation de l'appareil, les galets (1) peuvent se situer de part et d'autre de l'élément porteur (2), voir FIG.l ou uniquement disposés au dessus de cet élément, voir FIG.5, ou se situer par dessous selon une variante non illustrée. Une autre variante peut être réalisée suivant une conception différente, en ce que les galets mobiles en rotation suivant des axes maintenus solidaires entre deux cadres ou éléments porteurs montés en parallèle ceux ci étant mis en place suivant une disposition dite en "sandwich", selon une variante non illustrée. Les galets peuvent être de forme conique, cylindrique, semi-sphérique, sphérique, ou autre, voir FIG.5 et 6. Ces galets peuvent être réalisés à partir de matériaux de duretés différentes tels que le bois, le caout¬ chouc ou les différentes qualités de plastique , afin d'offrir un éventail d'efficacité et de confort d'utilisation de l'appareil, suivant les résultats recherchés. L'appareil peut être constitué d'un ensemble de galets formant un périmètre fermé ou non de façon à faciliter l'accès à l'intérieur du chemin défini par ces galets, voir FIG.7. De même l'élé¬ ment porteur peut être équipé d'une partie de son contour pivotante ou articulée de façon à faciliter l'accès à l'intérieur de l'appareil selon une variante non illustrée. Les galets peuvent être disposés suivant un périmètre en forme de cercle, d'oval ou de toute autre figure géométrique particulière selon des variantes non illustrées.The use of the device allows by design the transformation of physical exercise (supplied by the user) into an effect resulting from massage. The rolling of the rollers on the body * is conducive to a thinning of the worked area while the balan¬ cement of the body, the only physical exercise provided by the user promotes bodybuilding in the abdominal and lumbar. Depending on the desired effects, the device can be equipped at ground level with a separate tray, articulated on a gimbal (FIG.5). The user standing with both feet placed on the platform, resting on the rollers varying its bearing force from the right foot to the left foot or vice versa, its body rolling automatically on the perimeter of rollers. This use providing a more intense massage effect based on a lower physical effort produced. According to the manufacturing methods and the materials used for the realization of the device, the rollers (1) can be located on either side of the carrier element (2), see FIG.l or only arranged above this element, see FIG.5, or be located from below according to a variant not illustrated. Another variant can be produced according to a different design, in that the rollers movable in rotation along axes kept integral between two frames or load-bearing elements mounted in parallel, these being put in place in a so-called "sandwich" arrangement, according to a variant not shown. The rollers can be conical, cylindrical, semi-spherical, spherical, or other, see FIG.5 and 6. These rollers can be made from materials of different hardnesses such as wood, rubber or different qualities of plastic, in order to offer a range of efficiency and comfort of use of the device, according to the desired results. The device can consist of a set of rollers forming a closed perimeter or not so as to facilitate access to the interior of the path defined by these rollers, see FIG. 7. Likewise, the carrying element can be equipped with a part of its pivoting or articulated outline so as to facilitate access to the interior of the device according to a variant not illustrated. The rollers can be arranged along a perimeter in the shape of a circle, oval or any other particular geometric figure according to variants not illustrated.
Pour assurer un massage sur une plus grande surface de contact avec le corps de l'utilisateur, il est donc nécessaire d'offrir une conception d'appareil spécifique, où le corps de celui ci est en contact sur un plus grand nombre de galets. L'appareil peut être constitué à cet effet de plusieurs étages de chemin de galets disposés en couches parallèles, les unes au dessus des autres, selon une variante non illustrée. To ensure a massage on a larger contact surface with the body of the user, it is therefore necessary to offer a specific device design, where the body of the latter is in contact with a greater number of rollers. The device can be made for this purpose of several stages of roller track arranged in parallel layers, one above the other, according to a variant not illustrated.
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| US1480136A (en) * | 1922-05-03 | 1924-01-08 | Wurtz Paul | Massage apparatus |
| BE677813A (en) * | 1965-03-17 | 1966-08-01 | ||
| US3465750A (en) * | 1966-07-28 | 1969-09-09 | Monty Maclevy | Body exerciser apparatus for the home |
| US3899115A (en) * | 1974-07-10 | 1975-08-12 | Luther G Simjian | Exercise and massaging apparatus |
| US4026279A (en) * | 1976-05-10 | 1977-05-31 | Simjian Luther G | Massaging apparatus |
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| US1480136A (en) * | 1922-05-03 | 1924-01-08 | Wurtz Paul | Massage apparatus |
| BE677813A (en) * | 1965-03-17 | 1966-08-01 | ||
| US3465750A (en) * | 1966-07-28 | 1969-09-09 | Monty Maclevy | Body exerciser apparatus for the home |
| US3899115A (en) * | 1974-07-10 | 1975-08-12 | Luther G Simjian | Exercise and massaging apparatus |
| US4026279A (en) * | 1976-05-10 | 1977-05-31 | Simjian Luther G | Massaging apparatus |
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