JPH1057438A - Cushion for air massage and air massage machine using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massage function without damaging cushion performance, to massage hands and feet from the entire periphery and to improve housing ability. SOLUTION: This cushion 1 is provided with a cushion main body 5 composed of a cushion material provided with elasticity, bag bodies 6 and 7 for massage formed in a cylindrical shape provided with at least one take-in/take-out port 6a or 7a on one end, incorporated in the main body 5 while exposing the take-in/take-out port to the peripheral surface of the main body 5 and expanded and contracted by the supply and discharge of air and a connection part 8 communicated with the bag bodies and provided on the peripheral part of the main body 5 for supplying and discharging the air. Thus, the hands and feet of a user inserted inside the bag bodies 6 and 7 are pressurized and slackened by the expansion and contraction of the bag bodies 6 and 7 and the cushion 1 is provided with a function for massaging the hands and feet.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air massage cushion such as a cushion having an air massage function and an air massage machine using the cushion.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional cushions such as cushions are made of foamed urethane foam having elasticity in a cushion cover,
It is made by adding feathers, cotton and the like, and has only a cushion function, but has not been provided with a massage function.

[0003] Further, as an air massage machine for whole body or half body, a mat type or chair type massage machine in which a bag body which expands / contracts by air supply / exhaust is built in a massage machine body such as a mat portion or a chair body. These are provided so that the treatment portion of the user supported on the massage machine body is pressed / relaxed and massaged by repeating inflation / deflation of the bag body.

As an air massage for limbs, a plurality of bags are attached to the inner surface of a rigid limb holder formed according to the shape of the limbs, and these bags are inflated and contracted by air supply and exhaust. In some cases, the limbs can be massaged by having them do so.

[0005]

However, since conventional cushions cannot be massaged, it is necessary to separately provide dedicated equipment for massage. In addition,
It is also conceivable to provide a massage function by incorporating a hard treatment element and a drive unit that operates the cushion in the cushion, but in such a case, the rigid treatment element and the drive unit interfere with the cushion and the cushion function is greatly impaired. It becomes difficult to arbitrarily deform the cushion according to the user's preference, such as bending the entire cushion.

[0006] In addition, the chair or mat type massage machine requires large equipment and large purchase cost, and also requires a large space for storage when not in use. Moreover, in these massage machines, there is a problem that the treatment part of the user is only pressed / relaxed from one side thereof, and the treatment part cannot be massaged from the entire circumference.

Further, even in the case of the conventional limbs, the bag used for the massage is not completely surrounding the limbs but is provided so as to partially touch the limbs. There is a problem that you can not massage from all around. In addition, this type has a problem that the outer shell is made of a rigid body in order to support a reaction force when the bag body is inflated.

Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a simple cushion for air massage which has a massage function without impairing the cushioning performance, can massage the limbs from the entire circumference thereof, and has good storage properties. And an air massage machine using the same.

A second object to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned first problem by providing an air massage cushion with improved protection performance for a bag and an air massage machine using the same. To get.

[0010]

In order to achieve the first object, an air massage cushion according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a cushion body made of a resilient cushion material, and at least one access. A massage bag body formed in a cylindrical shape having an opening at one end, exposing the access port on the peripheral surface of the cushion body, being built into the cushion body, and expanding and contracting by air supply and exhaust of air; And a connection portion provided on a peripheral portion of the cushion main body in communication with the bag body and capable of supplying and exhausting the air.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a limb, which is a part to be treated by a user, is inserted into the cylindrical bag through the entrance. The tubular bag expands and contracts in accordance with the supply and exhaust of air through the connection portion, and presses and relaxes the limbs from all around, thereby massaging the limbs. Then, at the time of non-massage, the bag body maintains a contracted state and freely deforms together with the cushion body having elasticity. Therefore, the cushion can be used in its original usage and as an air massage article for limbs.

Further, in order to solve the second problem,
An air massage cushion according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the cushion has an opening / closing means for opening / closing an entrance / exit of the cylindrical bag.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the opening / closing means is opened when air massage is performed so that limbs can be inserted into the bag through the entrance of the cylindrical bag, and closed when not massaged. Foreign matter and dust are prevented from entering the bag through the entrance.

Further, in order to solve the first or second problem, an air massage machine according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a cushion according to the first or second aspect, and an air massage machine detachably attached to the connection port. An air supply and exhaust device connected to supply and exhaust the air.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the air supply / exhaust device is detachably connected to the connection port of the cushion to supply / exhaust air to / from the bag in the cushion and inflate / shrink the bag. Let it. The air supply / exhaust device is detached from the connection port at the time of non-massage and is stored independently of the cushion, and the cushion is used alone as a general cushion.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the entire configuration of the air massage machine according to the first embodiment.
And an air supply / exhaust device 2.

The cushion 1 has, for example, a quadrangular cushion shape, and includes a cushion body 5, at least one pair of bags 6, 7, for example, two connecting portions 8, and a cushion cover 9.

The cushion body 5 is made of a cushion material having elasticity, for example, urethane foam. FIG.
As shown in the figure, the cushion body 5 is divided into upper and lower cushion portions 5 by a partition 11 provided at the center in the thickness direction.
a and 5b. The partition 11 is made of a flexible material that can be freely deformed, such as cloth.
The partition 11 may be omitted.

Both surfaces (upper and lower surfaces) of the cushion body 5 are covered with a cushion cover 9 made of a material such as cloth, which is flexible and freely deformable. The side edge of the cushion cover 9 and the side edge of the partition 11 are sewn so as to overlap each other. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 10 denotes an edge material integrally sewn to a sewn portion.

The bag body 6 as a set of two is built in one cushion portion 5a of the cushion body 5. These bags 6 have an opening only at one end as an entrance 6a,
The other end has a closed cylindrical configuration, and is large enough to accommodate a leg foot (a part beyond the ankle). As shown in FIG. 1, both bag bodies 6 have an entrance 6 at one end thereof.
a is provided in the cushion portion 5a so as to open at one end surface of the cushion body 5 exposed without being covered by the cushion cover 9, in other words, the peripheral surface of the cushion body 5.

Similarly, the bag 7, which is a set of two bags, is housed in the other cushion portion 5 b of the cushion body 5. Each of the bags 7 has a cylindrical configuration having openings at both ends serving as entrances and exits 7a, and has a size such that one leg (the upper leg and the lower leg) can be inserted.
As shown in FIG. 1, both bag bodies 7 have openings 7 a at both ends thereof opened at both end surfaces of the cushion body 5 exposed without being covered with the cushion cover 9, in other words, at the peripheral surface of the cushion body 5. The cushion portion 5b is provided on the cushion portion 5b so as to penetrate the cushion portion 5b.

As shown in the sectional view of FIG.
Is formed by superimposing first to fourth bag elements A to D and bonding predetermined portions by ultrasonic welding or the like. More specifically, the first and second bag elements A and B are made of a freely deformable non-permeable bag material, for example, soft vinyl chloride, and a space between the bag elements A and B between the bag elements. As the size of E increases or decreases, the bags 6, 7 expand and contract. The spaces E between the upper and lower bag elements of the bag body 6 are communicated with each other at at least one place via a communication pipe (not shown).
The spaces E between the upper and lower bag elements of the bag body 7 are also connected to each other at at least one place via a communication pipe (not shown).

The first and second bag elements A and B of the upper and lower two pieces are spread in a free state to maintain a predetermined shape, for example, a substantially rhombus shape that is slightly crushed in the vertical direction, and an open shape. Has a habit. Due to the spreading tendency of the first and second bag elements A having such a shape, the entrances 6a and 7a which are open at one end or both ends of the in-bag space F surrounded by the inter-bag-element space E are connected to the cushion 1. It is open in advance in the free state. This configuration is based on the space F in the bag.
It is excellent in that limbs can be easily put in and out of the limb.

The third bag element C provided so as to cover the outer second bag element B from the outside is made of a freely deformable bag material such as cloth. The bag element C is fixed to the first and second bag elements A and B by the ultrasonic welding or the like at its peripheral portion, so that when the space E between the bag elements expands, the bag element C moves outward. Is provided to limit the expansion of the body. Fourth bag element D
Is provided so as to cover the inner first bag element A from the inside. The fourth bag element D is formed of a freely deformable cloth. Such a configuration including the fourth bag element D improves the feeling of contact of the limbs inserted into the in-bag space F of the bags 6, 7 with the bags 6, 7, and improves the sliding of the limbs during taking in and out. It is excellent in that the first bag element A can be easily taken in and out, and the first bag element A can be protected from the inner surface.

Further, in the present invention, the pair of foot bags 6 are housed independently of each other in the cushion portion 5a, and similarly, the pair of leg bags 7 are housed independently of each other in the cushion portion 5b. However, in the case of the first embodiment, at least the first and fourth
The pair of bag bodies 6 are connected to each other by the bag elements A and D of
Similarly, since the pair of bag bodies 7 are connected to each other, the positioning is easy once when they are incorporated in the cushion main body 5, and the positioning operation is facilitated.

The toe bag 6 and the leg bag 7 are formed in shapes corresponding to the legs accommodated in the respective in-bag spaces F. In the present invention, a treatment projection is provided on the inner surface of the first bag element A of each of the bags 6 and 7 at a position corresponding to the crucible or the like according to the leg portion accommodated in the bag space F. Is also good. Providing such a treatment protrusion is excellent in that a massage effect can be more effectively obtained.

The connecting portion 8 is provided so as to be exposed on the peripheral portion of the cushion body 5. The connecting portion 8 is a connector for air piping, to which one ends of a pair of air hoses 12 and 13 having flexibility to freely deform together with the cushion body 5 are connected. As shown in FIG. 1, the air hose 12 embedded in the cushion portion 5a
Are divided into a forked shape and are individually connected to the pair of bags 6 to communicate the space E between the bag elements and the connecting portion 8. Similarly, the distal end of the air hose 13 embedded in the cushion portion 5b is bifurcated and individually connected to the pair of bags 7 to communicate the space E between the bag elements and the connecting portion 8. ing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the air supply / exhaust device 2 provided outside the cushion 1 having the above-described structure includes an air supply unit formed by an air supply unit 15 and a distributor 16;
A control unit 17 as control means is built in. This device 2 is the same as the air supply / exhaust device provided in the existing mat type air massage machine, and is commonized.

The air supply section 15 is formed to include an air compressor for compressing and supplying air and a filter tank for smoothing the pulsation of the air supplied from the air compressor. The supply unit 15 and the distributor 16 are connected via an air supply pipe 18. The distributor 16 is composed of a rotary valve operated by a stepping motor, and is provided for selectively supplying and discharging compressed air (air) to and from the bags 6 and 7.

The control unit 17 for controlling the operation of the air supply unit 15 and the distributor 16 controls the start / stop of the air compressor and the distribution operation of the distributor 16 so that the selected bags 6 are connected to each other. It is provided for inflating and deflating the bags 7 synchronously or asynchronously. Various massage modes are set in a microcomputer (not shown) of the control unit 17. A desired mode is selected from the various massage modes by operating the operation panel 19 provided on the front surface of the housing 2a of the air supply / exhaust device 2 or the remote controller 20 detachably attached to the housing 2a. It is supposed to be.

As shown in FIG. 1, a compressed air piping connector 21 is provided on the side wall of the housing 2a. A connection port 22a at one end of a flexible connection hose 22 formed by bundling a plurality of air hoses is detachably inserted into and connected to the connector 21. The connection port 22b at the other end of the hose 22 is connected to the connection portion. 8 is detachably connected. With this connection, the air supply / exhaust device 2
Can supply / exhaust compressed air generated inside the bag 6 and 7 via the connection hose 22 and the air hoses 12 and 13.

In the present invention, the connection hose 22 may be connected to the housing 2a so as to be inseparable. Or,
As a component on the cushion 1 side in which the connection hose 22 is inseparably connected to the connection portion 8, the cushion 1 may be provided with a connection portion 8 having a connection hose. However, the configuration in which the connection hose 22 can be detached from the cushion 1 as shown in the first embodiment is convenient when the cushion 1 is used alone without the connection hose 22 being in the way. It is excellent in appearance and in that damage to the connection hose 22 can be prevented.

The operation of the air massage cushion 1 having the above-described structure and the operation of an air massage machine having the cushion 1 will be described.

For use as an air massage machine,
First, after the cushion 1 and the air supply / exhaust device 2 are connected by the connection hose 22, for example, when massaging the toes, as shown in FIG. It is inserted into the in-bag space F in the bag body 6 through the entrance 6a. Next, after closing the power switch of the air supply / exhaust device 22, either the operation panel 19 or the remote controller 20 is operated to select a desired massage mode for the toes.

Thus, the compressed air generated by the air supply / exhaust device 2 is supplied to the connection hose 22 and the air hose 1.
The operation of being exhausted after being supplied to the space E within the bag element of the bag body 6 through the bag 2 is repeated independently or synchronously with one or both of the pair of bag bodies 6 according to the selected massage mode. Therefore, when the air is supplied, the space F between the bag elements is inflated and presses the first bag element A and the fourth bag element D against the toes, and the air between the bag elements F Is contracted to reduce the pressing force on the toe, so that the toe can be pressed / relaxed and massaged according to the expansion / contraction of the bag body 6.

For example, when massaging the leg portion, the leg is inserted or inserted into the space F in the bag 7 within the leg bag 7 of the cushion 1 through the entrance 7a as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Then, after closing the power switch of the air supply / exhaust device 2, the user may operate either the operation panel 19 or the remote controller 20 to select a desired massage mode for the legs.

Then, similarly to the massage for the toe, the compressed air generated by the air supply / exhaust device 2 is supplied to the space E in the bag element of the bag body 7 through the connection hose 22 and the air hose 13 and then exhausted. The operation to be performed is repeated independently or in synchronization with one or both of the pair of bags 7 in accordance with the selected massage mode, so that the legs are pressed according to the expansion and contraction of the bags 7.・ You can relax and massage.

In the above-mentioned massage operation, since the cushion body 5 is elastically deformed and freely deformed, the bag bodies 6 and 7 are kept in spite of the fact that they do not hinder the expansion in the outward direction of the space E between the bag elements. It has a third bladder element C, which does not deform any more when it has been extended to some extent. for that reason,
The third bag element C suppresses the outward expansion of the inter-bag element space E, and thereafter restricts the expansion of the inter-bag element space F to its inward direction. Bag 6,
The inflating force of 7, ie, the pressing force, can be effectively applied to massage the toes or legs.

In addition, since the bags 6 and 7 are cylindrical and continuously surround the toes or legs, the toes or legs are pressed / relaxed from the entire circumference in the massage operation. Let me massage you.

After the air massage, the connection hose 22 and the air supply / exhaust device 2 are removed from the cushion 1 and stored in appropriate places, and then the cushion 1 can be used alone as a cushion of a cushion type.

In other words, the cushion 1 has a treatment element for massaging therein, and the bag element 6, 7 expands and contracts in accordance with air supply and exhaust as the treatment element.
Since these bags 6 and 7 can be freely deformed in a contracted state, they can be deformed together with the cushion body 5 having elasticity, and the deformation of the cushion body 5 is prevented. Almost no foreign substance sensation. When the cushion 1 is arbitrarily deformed according to the user's preference, the first and second bag elements A and B of the bag bodies 6 and 7 are deformed according to the external force regardless of the bending habit. .

As described above, the cushion 1 has a massage function in addition to the cushion function without impairing the cushioning property of itself. The air massage machine provided with such a cushion 1 can separate the air supply / exhaust device 2 from the cushion 1 as described above, so that it is smaller in equipment than a chair-type or mat-type massage machine. Yes, it can be manufactured and purchased at low cost, and when not in use (non-massage), only the air supply / exhaust device 2 separated from the cushion 1 needs to be stored, so that a large space is not required for storage. . For a user who has already purchased a mat type air massage machine, the air supply / exhaust device provided in the massage machine can be used as the air supply / exhaust device 2 detachably connected to the cushion 1. Also, when the cushion 1 is stored, the cushion can be used in the same manner as the normal cushion 1 and does not have a rigid outer shell for supporting the reaction force when the bag body is inflated. Therefore, it is lightweight and can be stored without being bulky.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the cushion cover, and other configurations are shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 including portions not shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The cushion is the same as or similar to the cushion of the first embodiment and the air massage machine using the cushion. Therefore, the components not shown are substituted with FIGS. 1 to 4, and the same or similar components shown are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and the description of those components and the description thereof will be omitted. Although the description of the operation and effect based on this is omitted, these same or similar components also constitute a part of the configuration of the air massage cushion according to the second embodiment and the air massage machine using the same. .

The cushion cover 109 made of cloth or the like used in the second embodiment covers the entire cushion body 5. In this cushion cover 109, an end face cover portion 109a that covers both end surfaces of the cushion body 5 where the entrances 6a and 7a of the bags 6 and 7 are exposed.
Fasteners 110a and 11b as opening / closing means are attached to (only one is shown). Opening the fasteners 110a and 110b exposes both end faces of the cushion body 5 where the entrances 6a and 7a are opened, and closes the both end faces of the cushion body 5 when closed. Instead of the fasteners 110a and 110b, an opening / closing means including a plurality of buttons and buttonholes attached to and detached from these buttons may be provided on the end face cover 109a, or a fastener such as a hook, or a flat fastener as opening / closing means. May be used. Also, the cushion cover 109
May be detachable from the cushion body 5. The configuration other than the above is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the fastener 1
In the state where 10a or 110b is opened, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the foot of the bag 6 is inserted, or as shown in FIG. The air can be supplied and exhausted to expand and contract to provide massage. When the massage is not performed, the cushion 1 can be used as a normal cushion by itself with the fasteners 110a and 110b closed. Therefore, the second problem of the present invention can be solved in the second embodiment as well as in the first embodiment.

Further, as described above, the fasteners 110a and 110b as opening / closing means are closed except when air massage is performed, and the entrances 6a and 6b of the bags 6, 7 are closed.
Since the cushion 7a is covered, when the cushion 1 is used alone, it is possible to prevent foreign matter and dust from entering the bags 6, 7 through the doorways 6a, 7a. Therefore, in the air massage cushion 1 and the air massage machine using the same according to the second embodiment, the protection performance for the bags 6, 7 during non-massage can be improved, and the appearance of the cushion 1 can be improved.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the bag body and the configuration of the cushion cover incorporated in the cushion body 5, and other configurations are not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Figure 1 including part
It has the same or similar configuration as the cushion of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4 and an air massage machine using the same. Therefore, the components not shown are substituted with FIGS. 1 to 4, and the same or similar components shown are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and the description of those components and the description thereof will be omitted. Although the description of the operation and effect based on this is omitted, these same or similar components also constitute a part of the configuration of the air massage cushion according to the third embodiment and the air massage machine using the same. .

In the third embodiment, the cushion body 5 contains a pair of bladders 206 for inflatable shins and one bladder 207 for thighs. The configuration of the bag body 206 having the entrance 206a at both ends is the same as that of the bag body 7 shown in the first embodiment, and similarly, the configuration of the bag body 207 having the entrance 207a at both ends is a single unit. It is the same as one of the bags 7 shown in the first embodiment except that it is large. The bag body 206 is provided on one of the cushion portions 5a by opening the entrances 206a at both end surfaces of the cushion main body 5, and the bag body 207 arranged so as to intersect the bag body 206 at a right angle. The entrance and exit 207a are respectively opened on both side surfaces of the cushion body 5, and are provided on the other cushion portion 5b.

The cushion cover 209 made of cloth or the like used in the third embodiment is
It covers the whole. This cushion cover 209
, An end surface cover portion 209a that covers both end surfaces of the cushion body 5 in which the entrance 206a of the bag body 206 is opened.
(Only one is shown) is provided with a fastener 210 as an opening / closing means. These fasteners 2
By opening the opening 10, both end surfaces of the cushion body 5 in which the entrance 206a is opened are exposed,
By closing, the both end faces of the cushion main body 5 are covered and hidden. Similarly, the side cover 2 covers both side surfaces of the cushion body 5 where the entrance 207a of the bag body 206 is opened in the cushion cover 209.
A fastener 211 as opening / closing means is attached to 09b (only one is shown). Opening the fasteners 211 exposes both side surfaces of the cushion main body 5 where the entrance 207a is opened, and closes the both side surfaces of the cushion main body 5 by closing them. The opening and closing means is 2
Reference numerals 10 and 211 may be other means as described in the second embodiment in place of the fastener, and the cushion cover 209 may be attached to and detached from the cushion body 5. . The configuration other than the above is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the third embodiment, the cushion 1
8A, the legs are inserted so that the lower limb is positioned in the bag body 206 as shown in FIG. In a state in which the fasteners 211 arranged in the bag 2 are opened, respectively, as shown in FIG.
07, the leg is inserted up to the thigh, and air is supplied to and exhausted from the bag body 206 or 207 by the air supply / exhaust device 2 to inflate / expand.
By contracting, the lower limb or thigh can be massaged. Then, during non-massage, the cushions 1 can be used alone as a normal cushion with the fasteners 210 and 211 closed. Therefore, in the third embodiment as well, the first problem of the present invention can be solved in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Further, as described above, the fasteners 210 and 211 as opening / closing means are closed except when air massage is performed, and the opening / closing ports 2 of the bags 206 and 207 are not closed.
Since the cushions 06a and 207a are covered, when the cushion 1 is used alone, it is possible to prevent foreign substances and dust from entering the bags 206 and 207 through the entrances 206a and 207a. Therefore, in the cushion 1 for air massage according to the third embodiment and the air massage machine using the same, the bag body 206 during non-massage,
The protection performance against 207 can be improved, and the appearance of the cushion 1 can be improved.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. This fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the shape of the cushion, the configuration of the bag incorporated in the main body thereof, and the configuration of the cushion cover, and other configurations are shown in FIGS. It has the same or similar configuration as the cushion and the air massage machine using the cushion according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 including the portion not shown in FIG. Therefore, the components not shown are substituted with FIGS. 1 to 4, and the same or similar components shown are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and the description of those components and the description thereof will be omitted. Although the description of the operation and effect based on this is omitted, the same or similar components are also described in the fourth embodiment.
And a part of a configuration of an air massager according to the embodiment of the present invention and an air massage machine using the cushion.

In the fourth embodiment, the cushion body 305 of the cushion 301 has a round shape in a plan view, not a square shape. The body 305 has a pair of bladders 306 for inflatable shins. , One bag 307 for the thigh
And built-in. The structure of the bag body 306 having the entrances 306a at both ends is the same as that of the bag body 7 shown in the first embodiment.
The configuration of the bag body 307 having the entrance 307a at both ends is the same as that of the bag body 7 shown in the first embodiment except that it is single and large. Is the same as And the bag body 306 is the cushion body 30.
The bag body 307 is provided on one of the cushion portions 305a with the entrance 306a opened on the peripheral surface of the bag 5 and is arranged to intersect the bag body 306 at a right angle.
Are provided on the peripheral surface of the cushion body 305, respectively, at the entrance 307a.
Are provided on the other cushion portion 305b.

In addition, the cushion cover 309 made of cloth or the like used in the fourth embodiment is
05 is entirely covered. This cushion cover 3
09, a pair of fasteners 3 as opening / closing means
Reference numerals 10 and 311 are attached to positions corresponding to both radial sides of the cushion cover 309, respectively. By opening the fasteners 310 provided corresponding to both ends of the bag body 306, the peripheral surface portion of the cushion main body 305 where the entrance 306a is opened is exposed, and by closing it, the peripheral surface portion of the cushion main body 305 is opened. It is obscured. Similarly, by opening the fasteners 311 provided corresponding to both ends of the bag body 307, the peripheral surface portion of the cushion main body 305 with the entrance 307a opened is exposed, and closed to close the peripheral part of the cushion main body 305. The surface is covered. The opening / closing means is 310, 311
May be another means as described in the second embodiment in place of the fastener, and the cushion cover 309 may be attached to and detached from the cushion body 305. The configuration other than the above is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the fourth embodiment, the cushion 3
01 in a state where the fasteners 310 arranged on the peripheral surface of the cushion 301 are opened, insert the legs so that the lower limb is positioned in the bag body 306, or open the fasteners 311 arranged on the peripheral surface of the cushion 301 respectively. In this state, the legs are inserted into the bag body 307 up to the thigh, and air is supplied to and exhausted from the bag body 306 or 307 by the air supply / exhaust device 2 to inflate / contract, so that the lower limb or thigh portion is Massage can be done. Then, when the massage is not performed, the cushions 1 and 311 can be used as a normal cushion by itself with the fasteners 310 and 311 closed. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment as well, the first problem of the present invention can be solved in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Further, as described above, the fasteners 310 and 311 as opening / closing means are closed except when air massage is performed, and the entrances 3 of the bags 306 and 307 are closed.
Since the cushions 06a and 307a are covered, when the cushion 301 is used alone, it is possible to prevent foreign matter and dust from entering the bags 306 and 307 through the entrances 306a and 307a. Therefore, in the air massage cushion 301 and the air massage machine using the same according to the fourth embodiment, the bag 30 during non-massage is used.
6, 307 can be improved, and the appearance of the cushion 301 can be improved.

FIGS. 11 and 12 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. This fifth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the cushion and the bag incorporated in the main body thereof, and the configuration of the cushion cover.
Other configurations are the same or similar to those of the cushion of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and the air massage machine using the same, including portions not shown in FIGS. is there. Therefore, for the configuration not shown, FIGS.
The same or similar components shown in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and the description of those components and the description of the operation and effect based thereon will be omitted.
These same or similar components also constitute a part of the configuration of the air massage cushion according to the fifth embodiment and the air massage machine using the same.

In the fifth embodiment, the cushion 401 is designed to be folded in two as shown in FIG. 11 and to be developed in a plane from this folded state as shown in FIG. In other words, this cushion 4
01 of the cushion body 405 made of urethane foam, etc.
05a and the other quadrangular cushion portion 405b, which is the other half that is integrally connected thereto, and is foldable and expandable as described above.

A plurality of bags 406 having entrances 406a opened at both ends in the width direction are provided in one cushion portion 405a in parallel with each other.
In the other cushion portion 405b, a plurality of bags 407 having entrances 407a opened at both ends in both sides in the width direction are built in parallel to each other. This bag 40
7 is used for leg massage and the like. Multiple bags 407
Is a triple structure of the double bag 7 shown in the first embodiment, and the bag 406 has the same structure as the double bag 7 shown in the first embodiment. It is.

The cushion body 405 is entirely covered with a cushion cover 409 made of cloth. Fasteners 430 are attached to the cushion cover 409 over three sides excluding the side where the cushion portions 405a and 405b are continuous in the folded state. The fastener 430 can open and close the cushion body 405 in a folded state, and can hold the folded state shown in FIG. 11 by closing it, and can open the cushion body 405 in the expanded state as shown in FIG. 12 by opening it. It has become.

The cushion part 4 of the cushion cover 409
Fasteners 410 as opening / closing means are respectively attached to both ends in the width direction of the portion covering 05a. By opening these fasteners 410, the entrance 4
Both end surfaces of the cushion portion 405a with the opening 06a are exposed and closed to close the cushion portion 4a.
05a are covered.
Similarly, the cushion portion 405 of the cushion cover 409
Fasteners 411 as opening / closing means are respectively attached to both ends in the width direction of the portion covering b. By opening these fasteners 411, the entrance 407 is opened.
The both end surfaces of the cushion portion 405b with the opening a are exposed and closed to close the cushion portion 405b.
The two end faces of b are covered and concealed.

The fastener 430 and the opening / closing means are
10 and 411 may be other means as described in the second embodiment in place of the fastener, and the cushion cover 409 may be attached to and detached from the cushion body 5. Good. The configuration other than the above is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the fifth embodiment, the fasteners 411 arranged on both end faces of the cushion 401 held in the folded position shown in FIG. 11 are opened, or the cushions are placed in the unfolded position shown in FIG. In a state where the fasteners 411 arranged on both side surfaces of the 401 are opened, the legs are inserted so that the lower limb is positioned in the bag body 407, and air is supplied to and exhausted from the bag body 407 by the air supply and exhaust device 2. By inflating and contracting the lower limb, a massage can be performed on the lower limb.

Also, the cushion 401 in the deployed position shown in FIG. 12 is used as a mat portion, and each bag body 406 is
By supplying and exhausting air to and from the 407 to expand and contract, it can be used as a mat type air massage machine.

Then, at the time of non-massage, the cushion 401 can be used alone as a normal cushion by keeping all the fasteners 430, 410, 411 closed. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment as well, the first problem of the present invention can be solved in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Further, as described above, the fasteners 410 and 411 as opening / closing means are closed except when air massage is performed, and the entrances 4 of the bags 406 and 407 are closed.
Since the cushions 06a and 407a are closed, it is possible to prevent foreign matters and dust from entering the bags 406 and 407 through the entrances 406a and 407a when the cushion 401 is used alone. Therefore, in the air massage cushion 1 according to the fifth embodiment and the air massage machine using the same, the bag 40 during non-massage is used.
6, 407 can be improved, and the appearance of the cushion 401 can be improved.

Although each of the above embodiments is configured as described above, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, only one bag may be incorporated in the cushion body, and a hand bag may be incorporated without being limited to the legs.

[0068]

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects.

According to the air massaging cushion and the air massaging machine using the same according to the first and third aspects of the present invention, the cylindrical bag into which the limb is inserted and which is inserted into the cushion main body is connected to the cushion. The air can be supplied and exhausted through the part to massage the limbs by pressing and relaxing, and the bag body can be freely deformed together with the cushion body during non-massage, so the cushion has a massage function without impairing its cushioning performance, Can be massaged from all around. In addition to the cushion not having a rigid body, the bag body in a contracted state can be freely deformed together with the cushion body as described above, so that the cushion is lightweight and easy to handle, and has a good storage capacity. Good thing. In addition, since the air supply / exhaust device can be stored separately from the cushion in the air massage machine, the air supply / exhaust device does not hinder the handling of the cushion, and the cushion and the air supply / exhaust device can be handled lightly. It is easy to use and has good storage properties.

Further, according to the cushion for air massage and the air massage machine using the cushion according to the second and third aspects of the present invention, the opening / closing means for closing the entrance / exit of the bag during non-massage causes foreign matter to enter the bag through the entrance / exit. Since the entry of dust and the like is prevented, the performance of protecting the bag during non-massage can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the entire configuration of an air massage machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a configuration of a cushion provided in the air massage machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an air supply / exhaust device that inflates and contracts various bags of the air massage machine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing a state in which a toe is massaged by the air massage machine according to the first embodiment.
(B) is a perspective view which shows the state which massages a leg with the air massage machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of an air massage machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing a state in which a toe is massaged by an air massage machine according to a second embodiment.
(B) is a perspective view which shows the state which massages a leg with the air massage machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an entire air massage machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8A is a perspective view showing a state in which a lower limb is massaged by an air massage machine according to a third embodiment.
(B) is a perspective view showing a state in which the thigh is massaged by the air massage machine according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an entire air massage machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of the entire air massage machine according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an entire air massage machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which the air massage machine according to the fifth embodiment is deployed and used.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 301, 401: cushion, 2: air supply / exhaust device, 5, 305, 405: cushion body, 6, 206, 306, 406: bag, 7, 207, 307, 407: bag, 6a, 206a, 306a, 406a: entrance of the bag, 7a, 207a, 307a, 407a: entrance of the bag, 8: connection, 110a, 11b, 210, 211, 310, 311;
410, 411: fasteners (opening / closing means).

Claims (3)

[Claims] A cushion body formed of a cushion material having elasticity; and a cushion formed by forming a cylindrical shape having at least one access port at one end so as to expose the access port on a peripheral surface of the cushion body. A massage bag that is built into the main body and expands and contracts by air supply and exhaust, and a connection portion that is provided on the periphery of the cushion main body and communicates with the bag to enable air supply and exhaust. An air massage cushion comprising: 2. The air massage cushion according to claim 1, further comprising opening / closing means for opening / closing an entrance of the cylindrical bag. 3. An air massage machine comprising: the cushion according to claim 1 or 2; and an air supply / exhaust device detachably connected to the connection port to supply / exhaust the air.