WO2018121915A1 - Massage device which is suitable for massaging the achilles tendon - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a massaging device suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles) in a stretched or slightly bent leg.
- Achilles tendon Latin Tendo calcanei, Tendo musculi tricipitis surae or Tendo Achillis
- Musculus triceps surae three-headed calf muscle
- gastrocnemius two-headed calf muscle
- soleus muscle Musculus soleus
- the massage device takes place there by means of ergonomically adapted to a body part massage forms.
- the leg is immediately placed six rollers whose axis of rotation extends horizontally and at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the leg.
- the Achilles tendon should be massaged.
- An object of the invention is therefore to provide a massaging device whose applicability is simplified and which can be operated more easily.
- the object is achieved by a massaging device according to the independent claim 1.
- the dependent claims may further develop the invention in aspects which are in part independent of each other. Proposed is thus a massaging device suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles) with a stretched or slightly bent leg, the massager comprising:
- Two housing at least partially superior massaging devices, which are driven by a motor about each rotation axis, wherein the axes of rotation relative to
- leg rest location and massage site facilitates the application.
- the vertical orientation of the axes of rotation allows operation of the massaging devices to at least partially decouple the weight force applied by the leg to the drive movement of the
- the invention may be further developed in that at least one of the massage devices - preferably a total of two
- Massaging devices -a plurality of massage heads, preferably each having three massage heads, wherein one of the massage heads, preferably all
- Massage heads is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation.
- the free rotation of the massage heads allows the reduction of friction between the skin and the massage heads.
- the choice of three massage heads for each massage device may therefore be advantageous because the envelope of the three massage heads has the right degree of An horrvarianz, such as the envelope of only two massage heads or the envelope of four massage heads, both but also each advantageous for other applications and of course can not leave the idea of the invention.
- the massage heads each have a cylindrical surface which is at the same time a massage contact surface. It is understood that the cylindrical shape only as a first approximation of the shape of the
- Cylindrical shape may preferably be in a range between 1 cm and 15 cm.
- the proposed vertical alignment of the axes of rotation it is possible in another preferred aspect that the massage heads, but at least a massage head against the restoring force of a spring element from its rest position are deflected.
- the spring elements may be formed as spiral springs. Depending on the choice of spring force or restoring force, a very relaxed or firm massage of the Achilles tendon can take place.
- At least one massage head is attached to the massage device by latching means or a screw connection and can be removed by hand. In particular, this may be easier to clean the massage heads.
- Adjusting means height-adjustable connected to the housing depending on the leg and in particular on calf form, an optimal height of the support surface relative to the massage rollers can thus be selected. Also preferred is a further development of the invention according to which the storage device is adjustable by adjusting means in their distance from the massage devices. This also makes it possible to adapt to the shape and length of different legs.
- the massager of the type described above is advantageously on the ground or on a chair o. set up and the user sits or lies in front of the device.
- the massager of the type described above is advantageously on the ground or on a chair o. set up and the user sits or lies in front of the device.
- Storage device has a storage surface whose plane spans an angle to the ground, which is adjustable by adjusting means. As a result, for example, a user sitting on the chair and operate the device standing on the ground.
- the massage device and in particular the massage heads can be heated.
- heating elements heating resistors can be used, as they are known from the field of other skilled in the art technical devices, such as heated blankets or pillows.
- Heating resistors with or without the person skilled in the PTC function or "Positive Temperature Coefficient Function” may also also heating wires, heating cords, heating foils, radiant heater, fan heater or the waste heat of
- Bulbs are used for heating.
- the massaging device and in particular the massage heads can be cooled.
- cooling are about Peltier elements or blower in question.
- a recess or means for attachment to the massage heads may be provided, into which or with the aid of which cooling units which were previously cooled in a refrigerator or freezer can be placed for use as a coolant on the massager.
- the invention can be supplemented by the fact that the massage heads are equipped with bulbs whose waste heat for heating the skin contacting surfaces of the massage device can be used.
- a development of the invention can provide in a further aspect that the direction of rotation of the two massage device can be switched by means of a switching element.
- an electric motor for operating at least one of the two massage devices is present in the housing.
- Fig. 2 is a massaging device in a perspective side view
- Fig. 3 shows the massager of FIG. 1 in a perspective side view.
- FIG. 1 shows in highly schematic form a massaging device 1 suitable for the massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles), not explicitly shown here, with the leg 7 extended.
- the massaging device 1 has a housing 2 with a housing bottom 103 "(see Fig. 2) for placement on a flat surface 4. Furthermore, two massage devices 3, 3 'projecting at least partially over the housing 2 are provided (only one massage device 3 is shown).
- the rotary axes 5 are approximately perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction 6 of the leg 7, wherein the massage devices 3, 3 'are arranged on the housing 2 and to each other, the Achilles tendon at least partially between them Furthermore, one is arranged on the housing 2 Shelf 8 shown, which is provided for leg rest during the massage. Shown is still a massage head 9 is freely rotatably mounted about a rotation axis 10.
- the massage head 9 has a cylindrical surface which has a
- a motor adjustment in or against the direction of the arrow 12 can be made to achieve a kind of pitch circle movement in an area under the Achilles tendon. This can advantageously contribute to the application of the massage even more convenient so that no or at least less leg twisting or movement is required to achieve an optimal treatment result.
- FIG. 2 shows an alternative massaging device 1 with two massage devices 3, 3 'and a total of six massage heads 9.
- the depositing device 8 is embodied there in a circular manner with a flat upper depositing surface 15. It is understood that the said flat training in addition to the planar design also includes concave or convex surfaces.
- a removable washable plastic cover for the storage device 8, not shown here, may facilitate cleaning of the massage device.
- the storage device may also have other shapes, such as a pillow shape, not shown here.
- shelf is preferably soft and easily wiped with water.
- Direction of rotation of the two massage devices 3, 3 ' is switchable by means of a switching element 13. With the switching element, the massager 1 is also switched on and off as well as by multiple taps in different
- the storage device 8 is connected via adjustable means 120 height adjustable with the housing 2.
- the adjusting means 120 are here as six paired guide rails 130 with a locking means in Formed a locking device 14, wherein the locking device 14 runs in a paired guide rail 130, whereby the storage device 8 in its distance from the massage devices 3, 3 'continuously in the direction of arrow (arrow 16) is adjustable.
- the said operation of the massager can be controlled by a program, for example.
- Ultrasound by means for generating a pulse perceived as a shock at the respective massage head and / or similar means and also a preheating can be carried out by the program or manually unmanaged, for example by means of suitable controls.
- control signals can be configured as light, radio wave or ultrasonic signals.
- the massager can be controlled by means of a foot control, wherein the foot control can be provided on the massager as a toe, forefoot, metatarsal or heel control and, for example by means of buttons or toggle switch or other known switching elements can be executed.
- the foot control can be adapted to different lengths of legs or feet by means of suitable adjusting means, such that their operation can equally well be carried out by persons of different sizes.
- a transparent or partially transparent cover made of plastic which on the massager with
- the Cover may be provided, in particular, to reduce the cooling of the foot and / or the calf, for example by draft, or to prevent it altogether.
- the massager is equipped with at least one footmuff or an optionally still heatable foot sock.
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Massagegerät geeignet zur Massage der Achillessehne Massager suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Massagegerät geeignet zur Massage der Achillessehne (Tendo Achilles) bei gestrecktem oder leicht angewinkeltem Bein. Unter einer Achillessehne (lat. Tendo calcanei, Tendo musculi tricipitis surae oder Tendo Achillis) wird allgemein die gemeinsame Endsehne des dreiköpfigen Wadenmuskels (Musculus triceps surae), bestehend aus dem zweiköpfigen Waden- (Musculus gastrocnemius) und dem Schollenmuskel (Musculus soleus), zur Ferse, verstanden. The invention relates to a massaging device suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles) in a stretched or slightly bent leg. Under an Achilles tendon (Latin Tendo calcanei, Tendo musculi tricipitis surae or Tendo Achillis) is generally the common end tendon of the three-headed calf muscle (Musculus triceps surae), consisting of the two-headed calf muscle (gastrocnemius) and the soleus muscle (Musculus soleus), to Heel, understood.
Aus der DE 20 2013 000 512 Ul ist ein solches Massagegerät bekannt. Die From DE 20 2013 000 512 Ul such a massaging device is known. The
Anwendung des Massagegeräts erfolgt dort mittels ergonomisch an ein Körperteil angepasste Massageformen. Das Bein wird unmittelbar sechs Rollen aufgelegt, deren Drehachse sich jeweils horizontal und rechtwinklig zur Längsrichtung des Beines erstreckt. Insbesondere soll die Achillessehne massiert werden. Application of the massage device takes place there by means of ergonomically adapted to a body part massage forms. The leg is immediately placed six rollers whose axis of rotation extends horizontally and at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the leg. In particular, the Achilles tendon should be massaged.
Insbesondere gegen Schmerzen an der Achillessehne können Maßnahmen wie die Anregung der Durchblutung im Bereich der Achillessehne wie durch ein In particular, for pain on the Achilles tendon measures such as stimulation of blood flow in the Achilles tendon as by a
Massagegerät nach DE 20 2013 000 512 Ul sinnvoll sein. Allerdings kann bei länger dauernden Massagen das Bein ermüden und somit das Bein und insbesondere der Bereich der Achillessehne mit einer höheren Gewichtskraft als gewünscht wird oder sinnvoll ist auf die Rollen drücken. Dies kann dazu führen, dass die Rollenbewegung sich verlangsamt und die Massagewirkung reduziert wird. Eine Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, ein Massagegerät bereit zu stellen, dessen Anwendbarkeit vereinfacht ist und das sich leichter betreiben lässt. Die Aufgabe wird durch ein Massagegerät nach dem unabhängigen Anspruch 1 gelöst. Die abhängigen Ansprüche können die Erfindung in voneinander zum Teil unabhängigen Aspekten weiter fortbilden. Vorgeschlagen wird somit ein Massagegerät geeignet zur Massage der Achillessehne (Tendo Achilles) bei gestrecktem bzw. leicht angewinkeltem Bein, das Massagegerät aufweisend: Massager to DE 20 2013 000 512 Ul be useful. However, with longer-lasting massages, the leg can tire and thus the leg and in particular the area of the Achilles tendon with a higher weight force than is desired or meaningful press on the rollers. This can cause the roller movement to slow down and reduce the massage effect. An object of the invention is therefore to provide a massaging device whose applicability is simplified and which can be operated more easily. The object is achieved by a massaging device according to the independent claim 1. The dependent claims may further develop the invention in aspects which are in part independent of each other. Proposed is thus a massaging device suitable for massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles) with a stretched or slightly bent leg, the massager comprising:
- ein Gehäuse mit einem Gehäuseboden zum Aufstellen auf einen ebenen Untergrund; - A housing with a housing bottom for placement on a level surface;
- zwei das Gehäuse zumindest teilweise überragende Massageeinrichtungen, die um jeweils eine Drehachse motorisch antreibbar sind, wobei die Drehachsen relativ zur- Two housing at least partially superior massaging devices, which are driven by a motor about each rotation axis, wherein the axes of rotation relative to
Längsrichtung des Beines lotrecht sind, wobei die Massageeinrichtungen an dem Gehäuse und zueinander derart angeordnet sind, die Achillessehne zumindest teilweise zwischen sich zu platzieren, Lateral longitudinal direction of the leg are perpendicular, wherein the massaging means are arranged on the housing and each other such that the Achilles tendon to place at least partially between them,
- eine über dem Gehäuse angeordnete Ablageeinrichtung geeignet zur Beinablage während der Massage. - A arranged above the housing storage device suitable for leg rest during the massage.
Durch die Trennung von Beinablageort und Massageort wird die Anwendung erleichtert. Insbesondere erlaubt die lotrechte Orientierung der Drehachsen einen Betrieb der Massageeinrichtungen mithin eine zumindest teilweise Entkopplung der durch das Bein vorliegenden Gewichtskraft auf die Antriebsbewegung der The separation of leg rest location and massage site facilitates the application. In particular, the vertical orientation of the axes of rotation allows operation of the massaging devices to at least partially decouple the weight force applied by the leg to the drive movement of the
Massageeinrichtungen. Mit anderen Worten kann der Nutzer sein Bein mit vollem Gewicht auf die Ablageeinrichtung ablegen und die Massage hinsichtlich Massageort und Andruckkraft lediglich durch leichte Änderung der Beinstellung selbst auf einfach und leicht selbst regulieren. Massage facilities. In other words, the user can deposit his leg with full weight on the storage device and the massage itself with respect to massage and pressure only by slightly changing the leg position itself to easily and easily self-regulate.
In einem besonderen Aspekt kann die Erfindung dadurch weitergebildet sein, dass zumindest eine der Massageeinrichtungen -bevorzugt insgesamt zwei In a particular aspect, the invention may be further developed in that at least one of the massage devices - preferably a total of two
Massageeinrichtungen -eine Mehrzahl von Massageköpfen, bevorzugt jeweils drei Massageköpfe aufweist, wobei einer der Massageköpfe, bevorzugt sämtliche Massaging devices -a plurality of massage heads, preferably each having three massage heads, wherein one of the massage heads, preferably all
Massageköpfe frei drehbar um eine Drehachse ist. Die freie Drehbarkeit der Massageköpfe ermöglicht die weitgehende Reduzierung von Reibung zwischen der Haut und den Massageköpfen. Die Wahl von drei Massageköpfen für jede Massageeinrichtung kann deswegen vorteilhaft sein, weil die Einhüllende der drei Massageköpfe das richtige Maß an Andruckvarianz aufweist, als etwa die Einhüllende von lediglich zwei Massageköpfen oder die Einhüllende von vier Massageköpfen, die beide jeweils allerdings ebenfalls vorteilhaft für andere Anwendungen sein können und selbstverständlich den Erfindungsgedanken nicht verlassen. Massage heads is freely rotatable about an axis of rotation. The free rotation of the massage heads allows the reduction of friction between the skin and the massage heads. The choice of three massage heads for each massage device may therefore be advantageous because the envelope of the three massage heads has the right degree of Andruckvarianz, such as the envelope of only two massage heads or the envelope of four massage heads, both but also each advantageous for other applications and of course can not leave the idea of the invention.
In einer Fortbildung der Erfindung ist ferner vorgeschlagen, dass die Massageköpfe jeweils eine Zylinderfläche aufweisen, die zugleich eine Massagekontaktfläche ist. Es versteht sich, dass die Zylinderform nur als erste Näherung der Form der In a further development of the invention it is further proposed that the massage heads each have a cylindrical surface which is at the same time a massage contact surface. It is understood that the cylindrical shape only as a first approximation of the shape of the
Massagekontaktfläche verstanden werden kann und keineswegs als streng Massage contact surface can be understood and by no means as strict
geometrische Zylinderfläche verstanden werden muss. Der Radius für die geometric cylindrical surface must be understood. The radius for the
Zylinderform kann bevorzugt in einem Bereich zwischen 1cm und 15 cm liegen. Cylindrical shape may preferably be in a range between 1 cm and 15 cm.
Durch die vorgeschlagene lotrechte Ausrichtung der Drehachsen ist es in einem weiteren bevorzugten Aspekt möglich dass die Massageköpfe, zumindest aber ein Massagekopf gegen die Rückstellkraft eines Federelements aus ihrer Ruhelage auslenkbar sind. Die Federelemente können als Spiralfedern ausgebildet sein. Je nach Wahl der Federkraft bzw. Rückstellkraft kann eine sehr entspannte oder eine straffe Massage der Achillessehne erfolgen. The proposed vertical alignment of the axes of rotation, it is possible in another preferred aspect that the massage heads, but at least a massage head against the restoring force of a spring element from its rest position are deflected. The spring elements may be formed as spiral springs. Depending on the choice of spring force or restoring force, a very relaxed or firm massage of the Achilles tendon can take place.
Es ist hierbei noch von Vorteil, wenn in einem weiteren Aspekt vorgesehen ist, dass zumindest ein Massagekopf an der Massageeinrichtung durch Rastmittel oder eine Verschraubung angebracht und händisch entfernbar ist. Insbesondere kann hierdurch die Reinigung der Massageköpfe leichter vonstatten gehen. In this case, it is also advantageous if, in a further aspect, it is provided that at least one massage head is attached to the massage device by latching means or a screw connection and can be removed by hand. In particular, this may be easier to clean the massage heads.
Bevorzugt ist in einer Weiterbildung noch, dass die Ablageeinrichtung über Is preferred in a development nor that the storage device via
Stellmittel höhenverstellbar mit dem Gehäuse verbunden ist. Je nach Bein und insbesondere nach Wadenform kann somit eine optimale Höhe der Auflagefläche gegenüber den Massagerollen ausgewählt werden. Ebenfalls bevorzugt ist noch eine weitere Fortbildung der Erfindung wonach die Ablageeinrichtung durch Stellmittel in ihrem Abstand zu den Massageeinrichtungen verstellbar ist. Auch hierdurch kann eine Anpassung an die Form und Länge verschiedener Beine erfolgen. Adjusting means height-adjustable connected to the housing. Depending on the leg and in particular on calf form, an optimal height of the support surface relative to the massage rollers can thus be selected. Also preferred is a further development of the invention according to which the storage device is adjustable by adjusting means in their distance from the massage devices. This also makes it possible to adapt to the shape and length of different legs.
Das Massagegerät der eingangs beschriebenen Art wird vorteilhafterweise am Boden bzw. auf einem Stuhl o.Ä. aufgestellt und der Anwender sitzt bzw. liegt vor dem Gerät. In einem weiteren Aspekt kann noch vorgesehen sein, dass die The massager of the type described above is advantageously on the ground or on a chair o. set up and the user sits or lies in front of the device. In a further aspect, it can still be provided that the
Ablageeinrichtung eine Ablagefläche aufweist deren Ebene zu dem Untergrund einen Winkel aufspannt, der durch Stellmittel verstellbar ist. Hierdurch kann etwa ein Anwender auf dem Stuhl sitzen und das Gerät auf dem Boden stehend betreiben. Storage device has a storage surface whose plane spans an angle to the ground, which is adjustable by adjusting means. As a result, for example, a user sitting on the chair and operate the device standing on the ground.
In einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung kann das Massagegerät und insbesondere die Massageköpfe beheizt werden. Als Heizelemente können Heizwiderstände verwendet werden, wie sie aus dem Bereich anderer dem Fachmann geläufiger technischer Geräte bekannt sind, etwa von beheizbaren Decken oder Kissen. Neben In a further aspect of the invention, the massage device and in particular the massage heads can be heated. As heating elements heating resistors can be used, as they are known from the field of other skilled in the art technical devices, such as heated blankets or pillows. Next
Heizwiderständen mit bzw. ohne dem Fachmann bekannter PTC-Funktion bzw. „Positive Temperature Coefficient Function" können ferner auch Heizdrähte, Heizkordeln, Heizfolien, Heizstrahler, Heizlüfter oder die Abwärme von Heating resistors with or without the person skilled in the PTC function or "Positive Temperature Coefficient Function" may also also heating wires, heating cords, heating foils, radiant heater, fan heater or the waste heat of
Leuchtmitteln für die Beheizung verwendet werden. Bulbs are used for heating.
In einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung kann das Massagegerät und insbesondere die Massageköpfe gekühlt werden. Zur Kühlung kommen etwa Peltierelemente oder Gebläse in Frage. Alternativ kann auch jeweils eine Ausnehmung oder Mittel zur Befestigung an den Massageköpfen vorgesehen sein, in die bzw. mit deren Hilfe Kühlaggregate, die zuvor in einem Kühl- oder Gefrierschrank gekühlt wurden zur Verwendung als Kühlmittel an dem Massagegerät platziert werden können. In einem anderen Aspekt kann die Erfindung noch dadurch ergänzt werden, dass die Massageköpfe mit Leuchtmitteln ausgestattet sind, deren Abwärme für die Beheizung der mit Haut in Kontakt kommenden Oberflächen der Massageeinrichtung genutzt werden können. In a further aspect of the invention, the massaging device and in particular the massage heads can be cooled. For cooling are about Peltier elements or blower in question. Alternatively, in each case a recess or means for attachment to the massage heads may be provided, into which or with the aid of which cooling units which were previously cooled in a refrigerator or freezer can be placed for use as a coolant on the massager. In another aspect, the invention can be supplemented by the fact that the massage heads are equipped with bulbs whose waste heat for heating the skin contacting surfaces of the massage device can be used.
Eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann in einem weiteren Aspekt vorsehen, dass die Drehrichtung der beiden Massageeinrichtung mittels eines Schaltelements umschaltbar ist. A development of the invention can provide in a further aspect that the direction of rotation of the two massage device can be switched by means of a switching element.
Bevorzugt ist noch in einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung, dass in dem Gehäuse ein Elektromotor zum Betrieb zumindest einer der beiden Massageeinrichtungen vorhanden ist. In a further development of the invention, it is preferred that an electric motor for operating at least one of the two massage devices is present in the housing.
Im Folgenden soll die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. It shows
Fig. 1 ein Massagegerät in einer schematischen Seitenansicht, 1 is a massaging device in a schematic side view,
Fig. 2 ein Massagegerät in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht und Fig. 2 is a massaging device in a perspective side view and
Fig. 3 das Massagegerät gemäß Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht. Fig. 3 shows the massager of FIG. 1 in a perspective side view.
Fig. 1 zeigt stark schematisiert ein Massagegerät 1 geeignet zur Massage der hier nicht explizit gezeigten Achillessehne (Tendo Achilles) bei gestrecktem Bein 7. FIG. 1 shows in highly schematic form a massaging device 1 suitable for the massage of the Achilles tendon (Tendo Achilles), not explicitly shown here, with the leg 7 extended.
Das Massagegerät 1 weist ein Gehäuse 2 mit einem Gehäuseboden 103" (s. Fig. 2) zum Aufstellen auf einen ebenen Untergrund 4 auf. Ferner sind zwei das Gehäuse 2 zumindest teilweise überragende Massageeinrichtungen 3, 3' vorgesehen (nur eine Massageeinrichtung 3 ist gezeigt), die um jeweils eine Drehachse 5 motorisch angetrieben sind. Die Drehachsen 5 stehen etwa lotrecht relativ zur Längsrichtung 6 des Beines 7, wobei die Massageeinrichtungen 3, 3' an dem Gehäuse 2 und zueinander derart angeordnet sind, die Achillessehne zumindest teilweise zwischen sich zu platzieren (s. Fig. 2). Ferner ist noch eine an dem Gehäuse 2 angeordnete Ablageeinrichtung 8 gezeigt, die zur Beinablage während der Massage vorgesehen ist. Gezeigt ist noch ein Massagekopf 9 der frei drehbar um eine Drehachse 10 gelagert ist. Der Massagekopf 9 weist eine Zylinderfläche auf, die eine The massaging device 1 has a housing 2 with a housing bottom 103 "(see Fig. 2) for placement on a flat surface 4. Furthermore, two massage devices 3, 3 'projecting at least partially over the housing 2 are provided (only one massage device 3 is shown The rotary axes 5 are approximately perpendicular relative to the longitudinal direction 6 of the leg 7, wherein the massage devices 3, 3 'are arranged on the housing 2 and to each other, the Achilles tendon at least partially between them Furthermore, one is arranged on the housing 2 Shelf 8 shown, which is provided for leg rest during the massage. Shown is still a massage head 9 is freely rotatably mounted about a rotation axis 10. The massage head 9 has a cylindrical surface which has a
Massagekontaktfläche zum Kontakt mit dem Bein 7 des Benutzers ausbildet. Ferner ist der Massagekopf 9 gegen die Rückstellkraft eines Federelements 11 aus seiner hier gezeigten Ruhelage in Pfeilrichtung 12 aus lenkbar. Massage contact surface for contact with the leg 7 of the user forms. Furthermore, the massage head 9 against the restoring force of a spring element 11 from its rest position shown here in the direction of arrow 12 from steerable.
Optional kann zusätzlich zur Drehrichtung der Massageköpfe eine weitere Optionally, in addition to the direction of rotation of the massage heads another
Antriebsrichtung vorgesehen sein. So kann etwa eine motorische Verstellbarkeit in oder entgegen der Pfeilrichtung 12 erfolgen, um eine Art Teilkreisbewegung in einem Bereich unter der Achillessehne zu erreichen. Dies kann vorteilhafterweise dazu beitragen, die Massageanwendung noch bequemer zu applizieren so dass keine oder zumindest weniger Beinverdrehung oder -bewegung erforderlich ist, um ein optimales Behandlungsergebnis zu erreichen. Drive direction can be provided. For example, a motor adjustment in or against the direction of the arrow 12 can be made to achieve a kind of pitch circle movement in an area under the Achilles tendon. This can advantageously contribute to the application of the massage even more convenient so that no or at least less leg twisting or movement is required to achieve an optimal treatment result.
Figur 2 zeigt ein alternatives Massagegerät 1 mit zwei Massageeinrichtungen 3, 3' und insgesamt sechs Massageköpfen 9. Die Ablageeinrichtung 8 ist dort kreisförmig mit flacher oberer Ablagefläche 15 ausgeführt. Es versteht sich, dass die genannte flache Ausbildung neben der planen Ausführung auch konkav bzw. konvex ausgebildete Flächen mit einschließt. Ein -hier nicht gezeigter- abnehmbarer waschbarer Bezug aus Kunststoff für die Ablageeinrichtung 8 kann die Reinigung des Massagegeräts erleichtern. Alternativ kann die Ablageeinrichtung auch andere Formen besitzen, etwa eine hier nicht gezeigte Kissenform. Das Material der FIG. 2 shows an alternative massaging device 1 with two massage devices 3, 3 'and a total of six massage heads 9. The depositing device 8 is embodied there in a circular manner with a flat upper depositing surface 15. It is understood that the said flat training in addition to the planar design also includes concave or convex surfaces. A removable washable plastic cover for the storage device 8, not shown here, may facilitate cleaning of the massage device. Alternatively, the storage device may also have other shapes, such as a pillow shape, not shown here. The material of
Ablagefläche ist vorzugsweise weich und leicht mit Wasser abwischbar. Die Shelf is preferably soft and easily wiped with water. The
Drehrichtung der beiden Massageeinrichtungen 3, 3' ist mittels eines Schaltelements 13 umschaltbar. Mit dem Schaltelement ist das Massagegerät 1 ferner ein- und ausschaltbar sowie durch mehrfaches Antippen in verschiedenen Direction of rotation of the two massage devices 3, 3 'is switchable by means of a switching element 13. With the switching element, the massager 1 is also switched on and off as well as by multiple taps in different
Geschwindigkeitsstufen zu betreiben. In Fig. 3 ist zu erkennen, dass die Ablageeinrichtung 8 über Stellmittel 120 höhenverstellbar mit dem Gehäuse 2 verbunden ist. Die Stellmittel 120 sind hierbei als sechs paarweise angeordnete Führungsschienen 130 mit einem Rastmittel in Form einer Rasteinrichtung 14 ausgebildet, wobei die Rasteinrichtung 14 in einer paarweise angeordneten Führungsschiene 130 läuft, wodurch die Ablageeinrichtung 8 in ihrem Abstand zu den Massageeinrichtungen 3, 3' stufenlos in Pfeilrichtung (Pfeil 16) verstellbar ist. Nicht gezeigt aber in dem Gehäuse 2 vorhanden sind noch ein Netzteil, zumindest ein Elektromotor, ein Getriebe und eine Steuereinheit für den Betrieb des Massagegerätes 1. To operate speed levels. In Fig. 3 it can be seen that the storage device 8 is connected via adjustable means 120 height adjustable with the housing 2. The adjusting means 120 are here as six paired guide rails 130 with a locking means in Formed a locking device 14, wherein the locking device 14 runs in a paired guide rail 130, whereby the storage device 8 in its distance from the massage devices 3, 3 'continuously in the direction of arrow (arrow 16) is adjustable. Not shown but in the housing 2 are still a power supply, at least an electric motor, a transmission and a control unit for the operation of the massaging device. 1
Der genannte Betrieb des Massagegerätes kann beispielsweise durch ein Programm gesteuert werden. Massagezeiten, die Drehrichtung und Drehgeschwindigkeit der Massageköpfe, ein Vibrationsmodus, etwa durch Mittel zur Erzeugung von The said operation of the massager can be controlled by a program, for example. Massage times, the direction of rotation and rotation speed of the massage heads, a vibration mode, such as means for generating
Ultraschall, durch Mittel zur Erzeugung eines als Stoß empfundenen Impulses am jeweiligen Massagekopf und/oder ähnliche Mittel und ferner ein Vorheizen können dabei durch das Programm erfolgen oder auch ungesteuert manuell etwa mittels geeigneter Bedienelemente erfolgen. Ultrasound, by means for generating a pulse perceived as a shock at the respective massage head and / or similar means and also a preheating can be carried out by the program or manually unmanaged, for example by means of suitable controls.
Im Übrigen kann die Bedienung kabelgebunden mittels Fernbedienung oder kabellos etwa mittels eines Handhold Device, etwa eines Smartphones ausgeführt sein. Die Steuersignale können als Licht-, Funkwellen- oder Ultraschallsignale ausgebildet sein. Incidentally, the operation can be wired by means of remote control or wireless, for example by means of a handheld device, such as a smartphone. The control signals can be configured as light, radio wave or ultrasonic signals.
Als besonderer Aspekt der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Massagegerät mittels einer Fußsteuerung gesteuert werden kann, wobei die Fußsteuerung am Massagegerät als Zehen-, Vorderfuß-, Mittelfuß- oder Fersensteuerung vorgesehen sein kann und beispielsweise mittels Tasten oder Kippschalter oder anderer an sich bekannter Schaltelemente ausgeführt sein kann. In einer besonderen Ausbildung ist die Fußsteuerung durch geeignete Stellmittel an unterschiedlich lange Beine bzw. Füße anpassbar, derart, dass ihre Bedienung auch durch verschieden große Personen gleichermaßen bequem erfolgen kann. Nicht gezeigt, jedoch optional ebenfalls vorgesehen ist eine transparente oder teiltransparente Abdeckung aus Kunststoff, die an dem Massagegerät mit As a particular aspect of the invention it can be provided that the massager can be controlled by means of a foot control, wherein the foot control can be provided on the massager as a toe, forefoot, metatarsal or heel control and, for example by means of buttons or toggle switch or other known switching elements can be executed. In a particular embodiment, the foot control can be adapted to different lengths of legs or feet by means of suitable adjusting means, such that their operation can equally well be carried out by persons of different sizes. Not shown, but optionally also provided is a transparent or partially transparent cover made of plastic, which on the massager with
Befestigungsmitteln, die hier ebenfalls nicht gezeigt sind, befestigt werden kann. Die Abdeckung kann insbesondere vorgesehen sein, das Auskühlen des Fußes und/oder der Wade etwa durch Zugluft zu mindern oder gänzlich zu verhindern. Fasteners, which are also not shown here, can be attached. The Cover may be provided, in particular, to reduce the cooling of the foot and / or the calf, for example by draft, or to prevent it altogether.
Als weitere Ausbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Massagegerät mit mindestens einem Fußsack oder einer optional noch beheizbaren Fußsocke ausgerüstet ist. As a further embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the massager is equipped with at least one footmuff or an optionally still heatable foot sock.
LISTE DER BEZUGSZEICHEN LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS
1 Massagegerät 1 massager
2 Gehäuse 2 housings
3, 3' M assagee inrichtung 3, 3 'Mage device
4 Untergrund 4 underground
5 Drehachse 5 axis of rotation
6 Längsrichtung 6 longitudinal direction
7 Bein 7 leg
8 Ablageeinrichtung 8 storage device
9 Massagekopf 9 massage head
10 Drehachse 10 axis of rotation
11 Federelement 11 spring element
12 Pfeilrichtung 12 arrow direction
13 Schaltelement 13 switching element
14 Rasteinrichtung 14 latching device
15 Ablagefläche 15 shelf space
16 Pfeil 16 arrow
17 Drehrichtung 17 direction of rotation
103" Gehäuseboden 103 "caseback
120 Stellmittel 120 actuating means
130 Führungsschiene 130 guide rail
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