WO2019240736A1

WO2019240736A1 - Massage device

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Publication number: WO2019240736A1
Application number: PCT/UA2019/000077
Authority: WO
Inventors: Николай ЛЯПКО
Original assignee: Николай ЛЯПКО
Priority date: 2018-06-14
Filing date: 2019-06-12
Publication date: 2019-12-19
Also published as: RU192372U1; UA130800U

Abstract

The invention relates to medicine, specifically to physiotherapy devices intended for exerting an effect on reflexogenic zones of given sections of the human body. The claimed massage device comprises an elastic base in the form of a shell that forms a hollow body filled with a fluid medium; massage protuberances on an outer surface of the shell that are integral with the shell; as well as at least one aperture in the shell having a closure element; wherein elements for exerting a reflex effect on the body of a user are fastened in the massage protuberances.

Description

Massage device

The invention relates to medicine, to physiotherapeutic devices intended for physiotherapeutic effects on the reflexogenic zones of predetermined parts of the human body, can be used for therapeutic and preventive purposes in medical institutions and in domestic conditions.

Massage devices made in the form of a gas-filled hollow elastic body, mainly spherical, are widely known, on the outer surface of which massage spikes (protrusions), the so-called massage balls or massage hedgehogs, are made integrally with the shell (for example, http: // www .obruch.com.ua / taxonomy / term / 200). Massage ball favorably affects nerve endings, massage spikes are effective for sensory effects on biologically active areas of the head, trunk and extremities. Massage ball helps increase muscle tone, reduce venous stasis and accelerate capillary circulation, improve the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Common features of the indicated massage ball and the claimed solution are: a massage device containing an elastic base made in the form of a shell, which forms a hollow body filled with a fluid medium, mainly spherical in shape, massage protrusions on the outer surface of the shell made in one piece with the shell.

The therapeutic effect of such a massage device is determined only by the mechanical effect of the massage spikes on the user's body, which limits the effectiveness of the massage.

As a prototype of the selected massage device, known according to the international application WO8905622, IPC F61 N 7/00, priority date 12/15/1988.

The massage device contains an elastic base made in the form of a shell, which forms a gas-filled sealed hollow body, mainly spherical in shape. On the outer surface of the shell in one piece with the shell made elastic massage tabs. At least one hole is made in the shell, in which a shut-off element is installed in the form of a check valve open towards the cavity. The valve makes it possible to regulate the gas pressure in the cavity, that is, to adjust the elastic properties of the massage device. For massage of the reflex zones of the hands, the diameter of the device (ball) is from 2 to 5 cm. The massage device is also suitable for massage of other parts of the body, its size is selected accordingly. For example, for a back massage, the diameter of the ball is chosen from 20 to 50 cm.

Common features of the prototype and the claimed solution are: a massage device containing an elastic, mainly dielectric base, made in the form of a shell, which forms a fluid-filled hollow body, mainly spherical in shape, massage protrusions on the outer surface of the shell, made in one piece the shell, as well as at least one hole in the shell with a locking element.

The therapeutic effect of the massage device, as in the analogue, is determined only by the mechanical effect of the massage spikes on the user's body, which limits the effectiveness of the massage.

The basis of the invention is the task of increasing the effectiveness of massage procedures by expanding the factors of reflex effects on the user's body.

The problem is solved in that in a massage device containing an elastic base made in the form of a shell that forms a hollow body filled with a fluid, massage protrusions on the outer surface of the shell, made in one piece with the shell, and at least one hole in a shell with a locking element, in accordance with the invention, elements of reflex action on the user's body are fixed in the massage protrusions.

These signs are essential features of the invention, since in their totality they ensure the achievement of a technical result - increasing the effectiveness of massage procedures by expanding the factors of reflex action on the user's body.

Performing massage protrusions with elements of reflex influence on the user's body fixed in them provides a variety of factors of reflex influence, increases the effectiveness of massage procedures.

Elements of reflex action can be made in the form of metal needles, the tips of which protrude beyond the massage protrusions.

It is advisable to make adjacent needles of various metals that form galvanic pairs that generate galvanic microcurrents in contact with the user's skin and cause the known therapeutic effects of skin galvanization and electrophoresis.

The protruding parts of the needles, it is advisable to perform at least one partial coating, the electrochemical potential of which differs from the electrochemical potential of the needle material. With such a performance, “needle-coating” galvanic pairs are formed, which also cause the effects of skin galvanization and electrophoresis.

In the massage protrusions, landing nests can be made, the configuration of which corresponds to the configuration of the landing sections of the needles, and the needles are inserted into the indicated landing nests.

Elements of reflex action can be made in the form of inserts, parts of which extend beyond the massage protrusions.

The inserts may be metal, made of magnetic material, or made of natural minerals.

Elements of reflex action can be made in the form of nodes of reflex action, each of which includes at least two needles with different electrochemical potentials.

In the shell, it is advisable to make two diametrically opposite holes, and the locking elements to perform in the form of pins, or embedded bosses with a blind hole, or a tube passing through these holes. This embodiment allows the use of a massage device as a working fluid in roller massagers.

The following is a description of the claimed invention with reference to the drawings, which show:

FIG. 1 - Massage device, general view with a partial section.

FIG. 2 - Massage device, the implementation of the needle with one thickening of the rod.

FIG. 3 - Massage device, the implementation of the needle with two thickening of the rod.

FIG. 4 - Massage device, the implementation of the needle from the wire in the form of an 11-shaped bracket.

FIG. 5 - Massage device, the implementation of the needle from the wire in the form of a U-shaped bracket with a loop protruding beyond the base.

FIG. 6 - Massage device, the implementation of the needle from a wire with a curved end.

FIG. 7 - Massage device, the execution of the needle with a metal coating.

FIG. 8 - Massage device, fixing needles of various designs in the shell.

FIG. 9 - Massage device, the implementation of the elements of the reflex effect in the form of metal inserts.

FIG. 10 - Massage device, the implementation of the elements of the reflex effect in the form of inserts of magnetic material. FIG. 11 - Massage device, the implementation of the elements of the reflex effect in the form of inserts from natural minerals.

FIG. 12 - Massage device, the implementation of the elements of the reflex action in the form of nodes of the reflex effect.

FIG. 13 - Massage device, view A in FIG. 12.

FIG. 14 - Massage device, a scheme of galvanic microcurrents in the site of reflex exposure, including four needles with different electrochemical potentials.

FIG. 15 - Massage device, circuit galvanic microcurrents when making needles with metal coatings.

FIG. 16 - Massage device, the execution of the shell with two diametrically opposite holes in which the locking elements in the form of pins.

FIG. 17 - Massage device, the execution of the shell with two diametrically opposite holes in which the locking elements are installed in the form of embedded bosses with a blind hole.

FIG. 18 - Massage device, the execution of the shell with two diametrically opposite holes in which a locking element is installed in the form of a tube passing through these holes.

The massage device contains an elastic dielectric base made in the form of a shell 1, which forms a fluid-filled hollow body, mainly spherical in shape, massage protrusions 2 on the outer surface of the shell 1, made in one piece with the shell 1. In the massage protrusions 2 are fixed elements of the reflex impact on the user's body, in particular in the form of metal needles 3, the tips of which protrude in the radial direction beyond the massage protrusions 2 (Fig. 1).

Needles 3 can be made in the form of:

- rod 4 with a tip 5 and a local thickening 6 located in the body of the sheath 1 (needle Za, Fig. 2);

- rod 4 with a tip 5 and two local thickenings 7, 8, thickening 7 is located in the body of the sheath 1, thickening 8 is in the massage protrusion 2 (needle 36, Fig. 3);

- U-shaped staples made of wire, the ends of which 9 protrude beyond the sheath 1, and the cross member 10 is located in the body of the sheath 1 (needle Sv, Fig. 4);

- A U-shaped bracket made of wire, the ends of which 9 protrude beyond the sheath 1, and the crosspiece 10 is located in the body of the sheath 1 and is made with a loop 11, the apex of which extends beyond the sheath 1 (needle Zg, Fig. 5); - wire 12 with a bent end 13 located in the body of the sheath 1 (needle, rear, Fig. 6).

The needles 3 can be made with a metal coating 14, the electrochemical potential of which differs from the electrochemical potential of the needle material (needle Ze, Fig. 7). In this case, galvanic pairs “rod 4 - coating 14” are formed, which cause the effects of galvanization of the skin and galvanic electrophoresis.

In FIG. Figure 8 shows examples of fixing various types of needles 3 in sheath 1 (Za-Ze needles). Neighboring needles 3 are made of different metals (with different electrochemical potentials), which form galvanic pairs.

In the shell 1, an opening 15 is made with a locking element 16, through which the cavity of the shell 1 is filled with a fluid, for example air, with a given pressure.

The shell 1 can be made with landing sockets 17, the configuration of which corresponds to the configuration of the landing sections of the needles 3, and the needles 3 are inserted into the indicated landing nests. In FIG. 8 shows an example of such a design for the needle 36.

Elements of reflex action can be made in the form of inserts, parts of which extend beyond the massage protrusions 2.

The inserts may be metal (inserts 18 in FIG. 9). Adjacent metal inserts 18 are made of different metals (with different electrochemical potentials), which form galvanic pairs that generate microcurrents 19 in contact with the skin of the user.

The inserts can be made of magnetic material (insert 20 in FIG. 10) or from natural minerals (insert 21 in FIG. 11). This embodiment provides the possibility of magnetic exposure and use of the healing properties of natural minerals.

In FIG. 12, 13 shows the implementation of the elements of the reflex effect in the form of nodes 22 of the reflex effect, each of which includes four needles Zd with different electrochemical potentials. The needles Zd are in contact with each other and form galvanic pairs that generate galvanic microcurrents in contact with the skin of the user.

On Fig shows a diagram of galvanic microcurrents in the node 22, formed by four needles Zd, which are in contact with each other and made of different metals. Six galvanic pairs are formed in such a node: Cu-Ag (with microcurrents 23), Ag-Zn (with microcurrents 24), Zh-Au (with microcurrents 25), Au-Cu (with microcurrents 26), Cu-Zh (with microcurrents 27), Ad-Au (with microcurrents 28). That is, the applicator provides the effect of galvanization of high intensity (a lot of galvanic pairs and microcurrents) without performing technologically complex metal coatings on needles.

Fig. 15 shows a diagram of galvanic microcurrents generated by two adjacent needles made of different metals with coatings with different electrochemical potentials: microcurrents 29 between the needle rods 4, microcurrents 30 between the needle coats 14, microcurrents 31 between the needle rods 4 and the needle coats 14.

Two diametrically opposite holes 15 can be made in the shell, and the locking elements installed in the holes 15 can be made, for example, in the form of pins 32 (Fig. 16) or embedded bosses 33 (Fig. 17) with a blind hole, or tube 34 passing through the holes 15 (Fig. 18), which allows the use of a massage device as a working fluid in roller massagers. Using the pins 32, or bosses 33, or tube 34, the device is mounted on the corresponding reinforcement elements of the roller massager.

Claims

Claim

1. Massage device containing an elastic base (1), made in the form of a shell, which forms a fluid-filled hollow body, massage protrusions (2) on the outer surface of the shell, made in one piece with the shell, as well as at least one an opening (15) in the shell with a locking element (16), characterized in that elements (3) of reflex action on the user's body are fixed in the massage protrusions (2).

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements (3) of the reflex action are made in the form of metal needles, the tips of which extend beyond the massage protrusions (2).

3. The device according to p. 2, characterized in that the adjacent needles are made of different metals.

4. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the protruding parts of the needles are made with at least one partial coating (14), the electrochemical potential of which differs from the electrochemical potential of the needle material.

5. The device according to p. 2, characterized in that in the massage protrusions (2) made landing nests (17), the configuration of which corresponds to the configuration of the landing sections of the needles, and the needles are inserted into the indicated landing nests (17).

6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements of the reflex effect (3) are made in the form of inserts (18), parts of which extend beyond the massage protrusions (2).

7. The device according to p. 6, characterized in that the insert (18) is made of metal.

8. The device according to p. 6, characterized in that the insert (20) is made of magnetic material.

9. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the inserts (21) are made of natural minerals.

10. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements of the reflex action are made in the form of nodes (22) of the reflex effect, each of which includes at least two needles with different electrochemical potentials.

1 1. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the shell has two diametrically opposite holes (15), and the locking elements are made in the form of pins (32), or embedded bosses (33) with a blind hole, or tube (34) passing through the indicated holes (15).