EP1064907A1 - Multi-action massage device - Google Patents

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EP1064907A1
EP1064907A1 EP00450010A EP00450010A EP1064907A1 EP 1064907 A1 EP1064907 A1 EP 1064907A1 EP 00450010 A EP00450010 A EP 00450010A EP 00450010 A EP00450010 A EP 00450010A EP 1064907 A1 EP1064907 A1 EP 1064907A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A61H7/002—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing
    • A61H7/004—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical
    • A61H7/005—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical hand-held
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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  • the present invention relates to a massage device with actions multiple.
  • patent FR-A-2 612 395 describes a massage device comprising a housing manually operable by the practitioner and connected to a source of vacuum above the rollers in a chamber even the head.
  • the ripples of the skate can take different linear forms or circular.
  • This invention relates to having electrodes in surface so as to allow the passage of current which promotes penetration of products, this in synchronization with the beating of the membrane.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a massage device with multiple actions combined, allowing movement in all directions and authorizing all simultaneous combinations of different massage actions.
  • the device is of simplified constitution, which makes it reliable and its arrangement with a small number of elements makes it little bulky.
  • the massage device comprising at minus a massage head with a housing and a chamber connected to a unit central vacuum system, is characterized in that the vacuum unit depression is of the alternative depression type and in that a plinth is arranged in the chamber so as to cause a beat of the skin against this base under the effect of alternative depression.
  • the base is carried by a plate secured to a shaft of a gear motor by an eccentric connection interface, in particular with elastomer pads, liable to undergo deformations in a plane parallel to plane P passing through the free peripheral edge of the chamber.
  • the gear motor includes means for adjusting the speed of rotation.
  • the means of placing in an alternative vacuum include a diaphragm pump, with a further development driven by a motor fitted with a variator.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown a base 10, rolling, supporting a central unit 12 equipped with two massage heads, one 14 of mixed type and the other 16 of the single depression type.
  • the central unit is supplied with electrical energy by a cord 18 capable of being connected to the network.
  • FIG. 2 the content of the central unit 12 and the head 14 are shown. mixed massage.
  • the mixed massage head 14 comprises a casing 20, in the form substantially conical, delimiting a lower chamber 22 and a housing 24 superior.
  • the lower chamber 22 is open and includes a wall 26 rigid peripheral, of substantially circular shape in the mode of shown achievement.
  • This peripheral wall 26 is provided on its free edge peripheral lip 28 which facilitates movement on the skin as this will be explained later, thus forming a bell.
  • This wall is also equipped with a through hole 30 which allows to relate the interior of the room to the exterior.
  • a plate 32 occupies a large part of the volume of this chamber 22.
  • This plate comprises at its lower part a rigid base 34 which is integral with it and which includes deformations 36 also rigid, in the form of hemispheres in the embodiment shown , said hemispheres each having their pole tangent to the plane P passing through the peripheral free edge of the chamber 22.
  • a base can be metallic, plastic or a material such as silicone for better comfort. In the case of silicone, the stiffness must be sufficient to play the role of anvil as will be explained later.
  • the plate 32 is connected to the casing 20 by pads 38 of elastomer capable of undergoing deformations in a plane parallel to the plane P.
  • an eccentric connection interface 40 is integral for one part of this plate and the other of a shaft 42 for driving a gear motor 44, disposed above the lower chamber 22, in the housing 24.
  • An electrical conductor 45 supplied with 12V enters the housing 24 sealingly through a plug 46.
  • a vacuum tube 48 opens into chamber 22 lower. It is connected by an umbilical tube 50 to the central unit 12.
  • the umbilical tube 50 is equipped with means 52 for adjusting the flow rate of the depression and extends to means 54 for depression, in in this case a diaphragm pump fitted with a motor 56 with a electronic speed variator 57, the assembly being mounted on a frame 58 fixed on anti-vibration feet 60.
  • This pump rejects the air sucked in 62 in the form of suction / discharge generated by the membrane system.
  • a transformer 64 allows the network voltage to be reduced to low voltage values of 12V in this case, avoiding the risk of shock electric for both the practitioner and the patient, in the event of a fault insulation.
  • a single head 16 is provided depression which is of smaller dimensions so as to allow the treatment of areas with small areas.
  • This head has a chamber with a peripheral edge provided with a lip just like the room 22 but has no other mobile element.
  • This head is supplied from the same means 54 for setting vacuum and a three-way valve 66 allows to isolate one or other of the two heads by feeding the one that remains.
  • the practitioner When the practitioner wishes to perform a simple massage and this for an area with a small area, it switches the three-way valve 66 to isolate the mixed head 14 and to depressurize the chamber of the head 16 simple.
  • Depression causes slight deformation of the skin located under the head, to the right of the room. This depression has the effect of dilate the different channels of the epidermis and activate circulation. This is reinforced by the fact that the practitioner exercises movements in different directions even circular or elliptical depending on the arrangement of areas, so as to get the best possible efficiency.
  • the mixed head according to the present invention achieves this result.
  • This action provides a larger head which is subjected to an adjustable vacuum through the means 52 for adjusting the alternative vacuum flow.
  • This head can therefore be used as the head 16 single depression but with greater efficiency due to its dimensions, which facilitates the treatment of large areas.
  • the hole 30 formed in the wall 26 of chamber 22 can be closed at will by the practitioner. This facilitates removal of the head without causing a suction effect and allows positioning on a different area from the first.
  • the practitioner can also use the orbital massage function and for this, it can put the gear motor 44 into service. This rotates the plate 32 which in turn drives the base 34 and thanks to the deformations 36, provides an elliptical massage action when the practitioner provides simultaneously at least one movement of the head in translation.
  • the practitioner can suppress depression by releasing the orifice 30 when the massage action must be released, this depending on expertise.
  • the massage head according to the present invention also allows a another type of action is a simultaneous tapping massage.
  • the means of depression are of the alternative type since it is a diaphragm pump 54.
  • the skin is thus subjected to successive cycles of depression / rupture of depression, depending on the pump operating frequency.
  • the skin is flapped against the base 34, which ensures a tapping of the skin against deformations 36 of the base which plays a role anvil.
  • Such an action further gently improves the circulation action and therefore improves the massaging action.
  • the means 52 for adjusting the vacuum allow even for a high frequency of working under low depression.
  • gear motor 44 is also fitted with a variator (not shown for a good reading of the drawings), it is also possible to make vary the speed of the orbital movement, thus providing the practitioner with an adjustment optimal of the different parameters and the different actions combined, depending on the patient and the result sought.
  • any equivalent means can be retained as a continuous vacuum source with a floating valve or an obturating membrane with an opening calibrated by a spring which will beat in depression function to generate alternating depression / rupture of depression.

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The system uses both pressure variation and mechanical vibration to enhance massage effects. The massage device comprises at least one massage head (14) with a casing (20) and a chamber (22) connected to a central vacuum unit (54,56). The vacuum unit provides an alternating pressure reduction, and this causes the base of the massage head (34) to beat against the skin under the effect of the pressure alternations. The base of the massage head is carried by a further plate (32) which is solidly attached to the shaft (42) of a motor-reducer gear (44) with an eccentric link between the two. The motor-reducer gear may include a control for regulating the speed of rotation. The base of the massage head includes a number of projecting hemispheres (36).

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de massage à actions multiples.The present invention relates to a massage device with actions multiple.

On connaít de nombreux types de têtes de massage qui travaillent avec des moyens de mise en dépression, plus particulièrement pour se rapprocher le plus possible du travail de palpé-roulé exercé par un masseur.We know many types of massage heads that work with means of depression, more particularly to get closer to the as much of the palpate-roll work done by a masseur.

C'est ainsi que le brevet FR-A-2 612 395 décrit un appareil de massage comportant un boítier actionnable manuellement par le praticien et relié à une source de dépression au-dessus des rouleaux dans une chambre ménagée à même la tête.This is how patent FR-A-2 612 395 describes a massage device comprising a housing manually operable by the practitioner and connected to a source of vacuum above the rollers in a chamber even the head.

Ainsi lorsque la tête est déplacée sur la peau, l'effet de dépression permet d'aspirer la peau proportionnellement à la puissance de la dépression. La peau est donc soulevée comme de la houle, c'est-à-dire qu'il y a un déplacement perpendiculaire au plan de la peau.So when the head is moved over the skin, the effect of depression allows to suction the skin in proportion to the power of the depression. The skin is therefore lifted like swell, that is to say that there is a displacement perpendicular to the plane of the skin.

De plus, lorsque la tête est déplacée sur la peau, la dépression combinée au déplacement provoque un effet de vague.In addition, when the head is moved over the skin, the combined depression when moving causes a wave effect.

On note qu'une telle tête présente un inconvénient premier qui vient de sa constitution avec des rouleaux impliquant nécessairement une direction de déplacement. Il est donc impossible ou pour le moins difficile et inadéquat de réaliser des mouvements orbitaux avec une tête à rouleaux.It is noted that such a head has a primary drawback which comes from its constitution with rollers necessarily implying a direction of displacement. It is therefore impossible or at least difficult and inadequate to perform orbital movements with a roller head.

Pour y remédier, il est connu de disposer d'une tête munie de billes, partiellement en saillie par rapport à l'embase qui les porte. La tête permet un mouvement orbital mais il n'y a plus alors le bénéfice de la dépression. To remedy this, it is known to have a head provided with balls, partially projecting from the base carrying them. The head allows a orbital movement but then there is no longer the benefit of depression.

On connaít aussi le brevet US-A-3 315 665 qui prévoit une tête de massage avec un patin muni d'ondulations permanentes et des moyens de mise en pression/dépression de la peau sous ce patin. Ce patin peut être recouvert d'une membrane souple, les mises sous pression et dépression étant exercées dans la chambre délimitée par la membrane pour faire battre celle-ci contre la forme ondulée du patin.We also know US-A-3,315,665 which provides a head massage with a skate provided with permanent waves and means of pressurization / depression of the skin under this pad. This skate can be covered with a flexible membrane, the pressurization and depression being exerted in the chamber delimited by the membrane to make it beat against the wavy shape of the skate.

Les ondulations du patin peuvent prendre différentes formes, linéaires ou circulaires. Cette invention porte sur le fait de disposer des électrodes en surface en sorte de permettre le passage de courant qui favorise la pénétration de produits, ceci en synchronisation avec les battements de la membrane.The ripples of the skate can take different linear forms or circular. This invention relates to having electrodes in surface so as to allow the passage of current which promotes penetration of products, this in synchronization with the beating of the membrane.

Il n'y a pas d'effet de cloche permettant une mise en dépression alternative de l'ensemble de l'épiderme situé sous cette cloche. De plus, il n'est prévu aucun massage complémentaire combiné autre que celui du déplacement de la tête de massage pour traiter les différentes zones.There is no bell effect allowing a depression alternative of the whole epidermis located under this bell. Moreover, he no combined complementary massage other than that of the displacement of the massage head to treat the different areas.

De plus, on a constaté que des massages par tapotements sur la peau donnaient des résultats intéressants du point de la stimulation de la circulation des fluides et de la migration des petits amas graisseux.In addition, it has been found that massages by tapping on the skin gave interesting results from the point of circulation stimulation fluids and the migration of small fatty deposits.

Le but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de massage à actions multiples combinées, autorisant les mouvements dans toutes les directions et autorisant toutes les combinaisons simultanées des différentes actions de massage. De plus, le dispositif est de constitution simplifiée, ce qui le rend fiable et son agencement avec un petit nombre d'éléments le rend peu encombrant.The object of the present invention is to provide a massage device with multiple actions combined, allowing movement in all directions and authorizing all simultaneous combinations of different massage actions. In addition, the device is of simplified constitution, which makes it reliable and its arrangement with a small number of elements makes it little bulky.

A cet effet, selon l'invention, le dispositif de massage comprenant au moins une tête de massage avec un carter et une chambre reliée à une unité centrale de mise en dépression, se caractérise en ce que l'unité de mise en dépression est du type à dépression alternative et en ce qu'un socle est disposé dans la chambre en sorte de provoquer un battement de la peau contre ce socle sous l'effet de la dépression alternative.To this end, according to the invention, the massage device comprising at minus a massage head with a housing and a chamber connected to a unit central vacuum system, is characterized in that the vacuum unit depression is of the alternative depression type and in that a plinth is arranged in the chamber so as to cause a beat of the skin against this base under the effect of alternative depression.

De plus, afin d'obtenir un massage orbital, le socle est porté par une platine solidarisée à un arbre d'un moto-réducteur par une interface de liaison à excentrique, notamment avec des plots en élastomère, susceptibles de subir des déformations dans un plan parallèle au plan P passant par le bord libre périphérique de la chambre.In addition, in order to obtain an orbital massage, the base is carried by a plate secured to a shaft of a gear motor by an eccentric connection interface, in particular with elastomer pads, liable to undergo deformations in a plane parallel to plane P passing through the free peripheral edge of the chamber.

Selon des perfectionnements de l'invention, on peut prévoir que le moto-réducteur comprend des moyens de réglage de la vitesse de rotation.According to improvements of the invention, it can be provided that the gear motor includes means for adjusting the speed of rotation.

On peut aussi prévoir des moyens de réglage de la dépression dans la chambre.One can also provide means for adjusting the vacuum in the bedroom.

De façon avantageuse, les moyens de mise en dépression alternative comprennent une pompe à membrane, avec comme perfectionnement, un entraínement par un moteur muni d'un variateur.Advantageously, the means of placing in an alternative vacuum include a diaphragm pump, with a further development driven by a motor fitted with a variator.

La présente invention est maintenant décrite en détail selon un mode de réalisation particulier, non limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels les figures représentent :

  • figure 1, une vue d'ensemble en perspective d'un dispositif complet de massage selon la présente invention, et
  • figure 2, une vue en perspective schématique fonctionnelle de ce dispositif, la tête étant vue en coupe pour une meilleure compréhension.
The present invention is now described in detail according to a particular, nonlimiting embodiment, with reference to the appended drawings in which the figures represent:
  • FIG. 1, an overall perspective view of a complete massage device according to the present invention, and
  • Figure 2, a functional schematic perspective view of this device, the head being seen in section for better understanding.

Sur la figure 1, on a représenté une base 10, roulante, supportant une unité centrale 12 équipée de deux têtes de massage l'une 14 de type mixte et l'autre 16 de type à simple dépression. L'unité centrale est alimentée en énergie électrique par un cordon 18 susceptible d'être connecté au réseau.In Figure 1, there is shown a base 10, rolling, supporting a central unit 12 equipped with two massage heads, one 14 of mixed type and the other 16 of the single depression type. The central unit is supplied with electrical energy by a cord 18 capable of being connected to the network.

Sur la figure 2, on montre le contenu de l'unité centrale 12 et la tête 14 mixte de massage.In FIG. 2, the content of the central unit 12 and the head 14 are shown. mixed massage.

La tête 14 mixte de massage comprend un carter 20, de forme sensiblement conique, délimitant une chambre 22 inférieure et un logement 24 supérieur.The mixed massage head 14 comprises a casing 20, in the form substantially conical, delimiting a lower chamber 22 and a housing 24 superior.

La chambre 22 inférieure est ouverte et comprend une paroi 26 périphérique rigide, de forme sensiblement circulaire dans le mode de réalisation représenté. Cette paroi 26 périphérique est munie sur son bord libre périphérique d'une lèvre 28 qui facilite les déplacements sur la peau comme cela sera expliqué ultérieurement, formant ainsi une cloche. The lower chamber 22 is open and includes a wall 26 rigid peripheral, of substantially circular shape in the mode of shown achievement. This peripheral wall 26 is provided on its free edge peripheral lip 28 which facilitates movement on the skin as this will be explained later, thus forming a bell.

Cette paroi est équipée également d'un trou 30, débouchant qui permet de mettre en relation l'intérieur de la chambre avec l'extérieur.This wall is also equipped with a through hole 30 which allows to relate the interior of the room to the exterior.

Une platine 32 occupe une grande partie du volume de cette chambre 22. Cette platine comprend à sa partie inférieure un socle 34 rigide qui en est solidaire et qui comprend des déformations 36 également rigides, sous forme de demi-sphères dans le mode de réalisation représenté, lesdites demi-sphères ayant chacune leur pôle tangent avec le plan P passant par le bord libre périphérique de la chambre 22. Un tel socle peut être métallique, en matière plastique ou en un matériau tel que du silicone pour un meilleur confort. Dans le cas du silicone, la raideur doit être suffisante pour jouer le rôle d'enclume comme cela sera expliqué ultérieurement.A plate 32 occupies a large part of the volume of this chamber 22. This plate comprises at its lower part a rigid base 34 which is integral with it and which includes deformations 36 also rigid, in the form of hemispheres in the embodiment shown , said hemispheres each having their pole tangent to the plane P passing through the peripheral free edge of the chamber 22. Such a base can be metallic, plastic or a material such as silicone for better comfort. In the case of silicone, the stiffness must be sufficient to play the role of anvil as will be explained later.

La platine 32 est reliée au carter 20 par des plots 38 en élastomère susceptibles de subir des déformations dans un plan parallèle au plan P.The plate 32 is connected to the casing 20 by pads 38 of elastomer capable of undergoing deformations in a plane parallel to the plane P.

Par ailleurs, une interface de liaison 40 à excentrique est solidaire pour une part de cette platine et d'autre part d'un arbre 42 d'entraínement d'un moto-réducteur 44, disposé au-dessus de la chambre 22 inférieure, dans le logement 24. Un conducteur électrique 45 alimenté en 12V pénètre dans le logement 24 de façon étanche à travers un bouchon 46.Furthermore, an eccentric connection interface 40 is integral for one part of this plate and the other of a shaft 42 for driving a gear motor 44, disposed above the lower chamber 22, in the housing 24. An electrical conductor 45 supplied with 12V enters the housing 24 sealingly through a plug 46.

Un tube 48 de mise en dépression débouche dans la chambre 22 inférieure. Il est relié par un tube 50 ombilical à l'unité centrale 12.A vacuum tube 48 opens into chamber 22 lower. It is connected by an umbilical tube 50 to the central unit 12.

Le tube 50 ombilical est équipé de moyens 52 de réglage du débit de la dépression et se prolonge jusqu'à des moyens 54 de mise en dépression, en l'occurrence une pompe à membrane munie d'un moteur 56 avec un variateur 57 électronique de vitesse, l'ensemble étant monté sur un bâti 58 fixé sur des pieds 60 anti-vibrations. Cette pompe rejette l'air aspiré en 62 sous forme d'aspiration/refoulement généré par le système à membrane.The umbilical tube 50 is equipped with means 52 for adjusting the flow rate of the depression and extends to means 54 for depression, in in this case a diaphragm pump fitted with a motor 56 with a electronic speed variator 57, the assembly being mounted on a frame 58 fixed on anti-vibration feet 60. This pump rejects the air sucked in 62 in the form of suction / discharge generated by the membrane system.

Un transformateur 64 permet de ramener la tension du réseau à des valeurs basse tension de 12V dans le cas présent, évitant les risques de chocs électriques tant pour le praticien que pour le patient, en cas de défaut d'isolation.A transformer 64 allows the network voltage to be reduced to low voltage values of 12V in this case, avoiding the risk of shock electric for both the practitioner and the patient, in the event of a fault insulation.

Dans le mode de réalisation retenu, il est prévu une tête 16 à simple dépression qui est de plus petites dimensions en sorte de permettre le traitement de zones présentant de petites surfaces. Cette tête présente une chambre avec un bord périphérique muni d'une lèvre tout comme la chambre 22 mais ne comporte aucun autre élément mobile.In the embodiment adopted, a single head 16 is provided depression which is of smaller dimensions so as to allow the treatment of areas with small areas. This head has a chamber with a peripheral edge provided with a lip just like the room 22 but has no other mobile element.

Cette tête est alimentée à partir des mêmes moyens 54 de mise en dépression et une vanne 66, trois voies, permet d'isoler l'une ou l'autre des deux têtes en alimentant celle qui reste.This head is supplied from the same means 54 for setting vacuum and a three-way valve 66 allows to isolate one or other of the two heads by feeding the one that remains.

Le fonctionnement est maintenant décrit.The operation is now described.

Lorsque le praticien souhaite réaliser un massage simple et ceci pour une zone présentant une petite surface, il bascule la vanne trois voies 66 pour isoler la tête mixte 14 et pour mettre en dépression la chambre de la tête 16 simple.When the practitioner wishes to perform a simple massage and this for an area with a small area, it switches the three-way valve 66 to isolate the mixed head 14 and to depressurize the chamber of the head 16 simple.

La dépression provoque une légère déformation de la partie cutanée située sous la tête, au droit de la chambre. Cette dépression a pour effet de dilater les différents canaux de l'épiderme et d'activer la circulation. Ceci est renforcé par le fait que le praticien exerce des mouvements dans différentes directions voire circulaires ou elliptiques en fonction de la disposition des zones, en sorte d'obtenir la meilleure efficacité possible.Depression causes slight deformation of the skin located under the head, to the right of the room. This depression has the effect of dilate the different channels of the epidermis and activate circulation. this is reinforced by the fact that the practitioner exercises movements in different directions even circular or elliptical depending on the arrangement of areas, so as to get the best possible efficiency.

Ceci est une étape bien connue.This is a well known step.

Lorsque la zone est plus étendue ou qu'elle nécessite une efficacité plus importante, il faut prévoir des actions plus puissantes et comme il n'est possible ni d'augmenter la dépression au delà d'un certain seuil pour ne pas provoquer de lésions de l'épiderme ni de réaliser des mouvements de la tête trop rapides, il faut agir en combinant les actions.When the area is larger or requires more efficiency important, we must plan more powerful actions and as it is possible nor to increase depression beyond a certain threshold so as not to cause damage to the epidermis or carry out head movements too fast, you have to act by combining actions.

La tête mixte selon la présente invention permet d'atteindre ce résultat.The mixed head according to the present invention achieves this result.

A cet effet, il faut isoler la tête 16 à simple dépression et alimenter en dépression la tête mixte 14 par basculement de la vanne 66 trois voies.For this purpose, it is necessary to isolate the head 16 with single depression and supply with vacuum the combined head 14 by tilting the three-way valve 66.

Cette action permet de disposer d'une tête de plus grandes dimensions qui est soumise à une dépression réglable par l'intermédiaire des moyens 52 de réglage du débit de dépression alternative.This action provides a larger head which is subjected to an adjustable vacuum through the means 52 for adjusting the alternative vacuum flow.

Cette tête peut donc être utilisée comme la tête 16 simple dépression mais avec une efficacité plus grande due à ses dimensions, ce qui facilite le traitement des zones étendues. This head can therefore be used as the head 16 single depression but with greater efficiency due to its dimensions, which facilitates the treatment of large areas.

Pour agir aussi sur la dépression, le trou 30 ménagé dans la paroi 26 de la chambre 22 peut être obturé à volonté par le praticien. Ceci facilite le retrait de la tête sans provoquer d'effet ventouse et autorise un positionnement sur une zone différente de la première.To act also on the depression, the hole 30 formed in the wall 26 of chamber 22 can be closed at will by the practitioner. This facilitates removal of the head without causing a suction effect and allows positioning on a different area from the first.

On note que la dépression s'exerce dans la chambre 22, de façon périphérique au socle, comme l'indique les flèches de la figure 2.It is noted that the depression is exerted in room 22, so peripheral to the base, as indicated by the arrows in Figure 2.

Le praticien peut aussi utiliser la fonction de massage orbital et pour cela, il peut mettre en service le moto-réducteur 44. Celui-ci fait tourner la platine 32 qui entraíne à son tour le socle 34 et grâce aux déformations 36, assure une action de massage elliptique lorsque le praticien assure simultanément au moins un déplacement de la tête en translation.The practitioner can also use the orbital massage function and for this, it can put the gear motor 44 into service. This rotates the plate 32 which in turn drives the base 34 and thanks to the deformations 36, provides an elliptical massage action when the practitioner provides simultaneously at least one movement of the head in translation.

Il y a donc une action massante beaucoup plus efficace, car les déformations ont chacune un trajet, de grande longueur compte tenu de la vitesse de rotation du moto-réducteur si bien que cela multiplie grandement les effets sur la peau pour une même durée, ce que ne pourrait pas réaliser le praticien manuellement en générant des mouvements de la tête dont il faut rappeler qu'elle travaille sous dépression alternative.There is therefore a much more effective massaging action, because the deformations each have a path, of great length taking into account the rotational speed of the gear motor so that it greatly multiplies the effects on the skin for the same duration, which could not be achieved practitioner manually by generating head movements which are necessary remember that she works under alternative depression.

Bien entendu, le praticien peut supprimer la dépression en libérant l'orifice 30 lorsque l'action de massage doit être relâchée, ceci en fonction de son savoir-faire.Of course, the practitioner can suppress depression by releasing the orifice 30 when the massage action must be released, this depending on expertise.

Enfin, la tête de massage selon la présente invention permet aussi un autre type d'action qui est un massage simultané par tapotements.Finally, the massage head according to the present invention also allows a another type of action is a simultaneous tapping massage.

En effet, les moyens de mise en dépression sont de type alternatif puisqu'il s'agit d'une pompe 54 à membrane. La peau est ainsi soumise à des cycles successifs de dépression/rupture de dépression, en fonction de la fréquence de fonctionnement de la pompe.Indeed, the means of depression are of the alternative type since it is a diaphragm pump 54. The skin is thus subjected to successive cycles of depression / rupture of depression, depending on the pump operating frequency.

La peau est mise en battement contre le socle 34, ce qui assure un tapotement de la peau contre les déformations 36 du socle qui joue un rôle d'enclume.The skin is flapped against the base 34, which ensures a tapping of the skin against deformations 36 of the base which plays a role anvil.

Une telle action améliore encore en douceur l'action de circulation et donc améliore l'action massante. Such an action further gently improves the circulation action and therefore improves the massaging action.

Un réglage de la vitesse de rotation du moteur 56 d'entraínement au moyen du variateur 57, ceci dans des plages programmées pour que l'action de dépression reste à un seuil suffisant, permet de modifier la fréquence.An adjustment of the speed of rotation of the drive motor 56 at by means of drive 57, this within programmed ranges so that the action of depression remains at a sufficient threshold, makes it possible to modify the frequency.

Les moyens 52 de réglage de la dépression permettent même pour une fréquence élevée de travailler sous faible dépression.The means 52 for adjusting the vacuum allow even for a high frequency of working under low depression.

Si le moto-réducteur 44 est lui aussi équipé d'un variateur (non représenté pour une bonne lecture des dessins), il est aussi possible de faire varier la vitesse du mouvement orbital, offrant ainsi au praticien un ajustement optimal des différents paramètres et des différentes actions combinées, en fonction du patient et du résultat recherché.If the gear motor 44 is also fitted with a variator (not shown for a good reading of the drawings), it is also possible to make vary the speed of the orbital movement, thus providing the practitioner with an adjustment optimal of the different parameters and the different actions combined, depending on the patient and the result sought.

Le meilleur mode de réalisation a été décrit en utilisant une pompe à membrane mais le résultat recherché est de générer une dépression alternative permettant de provoquer un battement de la peau contre le socle grâce au cycle dépression/rupture de dépression. Aussi, tout moyen équivalent peut être retenu comme une source de vide en continu avec un clapet flottant ou une membrane obturante à ouverture tarée par un ressort qui va battre en fonction de la dépression pour générer une alternance de dépression/rupture de dépression.The best embodiment has been described using a pump membrane but the desired result is to generate an alternative depression allowing the skin to flap against the base thanks to the depression cycle / depression break. Also, any equivalent means can be retained as a continuous vacuum source with a floating valve or an obturating membrane with an opening calibrated by a spring which will beat in depression function to generate alternating depression / rupture of depression.

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Dispositif de massage comprenant au moins une tête (14) de massage avec un carter (20) et une chambre (22) reliée à une unité (54;56) centrale de mise en dépression, caractérisé en ce que l'unité (54,56) de mise en dépression est du type à dépression alternative et en ce qu'un socle (34) est disposé dans la chambre (22) en sorte de provoquer un battement de la peau contre ce socle sous l'effet de la dépression alternative.Massage device comprising at least one head (14) of massage with a housing (20) and a chamber (22) connected to a unit (54; 56) central vacuum unit, characterized in that the unit (54,56) for setting in depression is of the alternative vacuum type and in that a base (34) is arranged in the chamber (22) so as to cause the beat of the skin against this base under the effect of alternative depression. Dispositif de massage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le socle (34) est porté par une platine (32) solidarisée à un arbre (42) d'un moto-réducteur (44) par une interface (40) de liaison à excentrique.Massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (34) is carried by a plate (32) secured to a shaft (42) of a gear motor (44) by an eccentric connection interface (40). Dispositif de massage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'interface (40) de liaison à excentrique comprend des plots (38) en élastomère susceptibles de subir des déformations dans un plan parallèle au plan P passant par le bord libre périphérique de la chambre (22).Massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that the eccentric connection interface (40) comprises pads (38) made of elastomer capable of undergoing deformations in a plane parallel to the plane P passing through the free peripheral edge of the room (22). Dispositif de massage selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que le moto-réducteur (44) comprend des moyens de réglage de la vitesse de rotation.Massage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that that the gear motor (44) comprises means for adjusting the speed of rotation. Dispositif de massage selon l'une des revendications 1, 2, 3 ou 4, caractérisé en ce que le socle (34) comporte des déformations (36).Massage device according to one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the base (34) has deformations (36). Dispositif de massage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les déformations (36) sont des demi-sphères ayant chacune leur pôle tangent avec le plan P.Massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that the deformations (36) are hemispheres each having their tangent pole with plane P. Dispositif de massage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (52) de réglage de la dépression dans la chambre (22).Massage device according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that it comprises means (52) for adjusting the depression in the chamber (22). Dispositif de massage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce la paroi (26) de la chambre (22) est munie d'un trou (30) de mise à l'air libre susceptible d'être obturé. Massage device according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that the wall (26) of the chamber (22) is provided with a vent hole (30) capable of being closed. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens (54;56) de dépression alternative comprennent une pompe (54) à membrane.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (54; 56) of alternative depression include a diaphragm pump (54). Dispositif de massage selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la pompe (54) à membrane est entraínée par un moteur (56) muni d'un variateur (57).Massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that that the diaphragm pump (54) is driven by a motor (56) provided with a drive (57).
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