JP2011092513A - Chair type massaging machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the usability and operability of a chair type massaging machine to which a counter-value receiving apparatus can be attached. <P>SOLUTION: This chair type massaging machine includes: a seat section 12 on which a to-be-treated person sits; a backrest section 14 which is arranged on the rear end of the seat section; massaging means 20 and 22 which are arranged on the seat section and/or the backrest section, and massage the lesions of the to-be-treated person; and a reclining mechanism 28 which tilts the seat section and the backrest section. The chair type massaging machine also includes: a control means 50 which controls the massaging means and the reclining mechanism; and an operating device 40 which has a plurality of operation buttons 41 to 48a which transmit operating instructions to the control means. The counter-value receiving apparatus 60 which enables the massaging means and the reclining mechanism to be intermittently operated for a specified period of time by the input of a counter-value can be connected with the control means. In the chair type massaging machine, a detecting circuit 52 which identifies the connection of the counter-value receiving apparatus is connected with the control means, and the control means applies limits to the motions of the massaging means and the reclining mechanism when the counter-value receiving apparatus is connected with the detecting circuit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a chair type massage machine, and more specifically to a chair type massage machine to which a price receiving device can be attached.

  A chair-type massage machine is a device that can receive a massage while the user is sitting on it, and when it is used for general use at home (general use), such as coins, banknotes, coins, prepaid cards, etc. There is a case of lending time (for business use) by attaching a value receiving device.

In a conventional chair type massage machine, commercial power is supplied to the chair type massage machine via a value receiving device.
In other words, the price receiving device supplies power to the chair type massage machine by confirming that the price has been charged, and cuts off the supply of power to the chair type massage machine when a predetermined time has elapsed.

JP-A-63-192185

  For this reason, it is possible to perform various operations of the chair type massage machine for a predetermined time set in advance after the consideration is charged to the price receiving device. Those who are new to use may be confused by the basic operation and operability of the chair type massage machine.

  In addition to the massage operation, the angle of the seat portion, the backrest portion, the leg portion, and the like can be adjusted by a reclining operation or the like, so that a complicated operation is required only by fine adjustment of the reclining angle.

  As mentioned above, if it takes time to understand the operability and usability of the chair-type massage machine, the prescribed usage time may elapse without the user being able to receive a sufficient massage. is there.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined time set by the timer has passed, the supply of power to the chair type massage machine is forcibly cut off by the value receiving device, so that the seat part, the backrest part and the leg part are in the reclining state, The chair type massage machine may stop.

  In this case, the user who received the massage may not be able to get off the chair-type massage machine, and the person who wants to use it the next time, the seat part, the backrest part, and the leg part are greatly inclined. In some situations, you may not be able to sit down on a chair-type massage machine.

  The objective of this invention is improving the usability and operativity of the chair type massage machine which can attach a price reception apparatus.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a chair-type massage machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
Seat part to be seated by a user, backrest part provided at the rear end of the seat part, massage means provided at the seat part and / or backrest part to massage the affected part of the user, seat part and back part A recliner mechanism for tilting, a control means for controlling the massage means and the reclining mechanism, and an operating device having a plurality of operation buttons for transmitting operation commands to the control means,
The control means can be connected to a price receiving device that enables the massage means and the reclining mechanism to operate for a predetermined time by inputting the price.
In the chair type massage machine,
The control means is connected to a detection circuit for identifying the connection of the consideration receiving device,
The control means limits the operations of the massage means and the reclining mechanism when the value receiving device is connected to the detection circuit.

In the above, the chair type massage machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is
The control means makes it impossible to operate a predetermined operation button among the plurality of operation buttons of the operation unit when the value receiving device is connected to the detection circuit.

Furthermore, the chair type massage machine according to claim 3 of the present invention includes:
Seat part to be seated by a user, backrest part provided at the rear end of the seat part, massage means provided at the seat part and / or backrest part to massage the affected part of the user, seat part and back part A recliner mechanism for tilting, a control means for controlling the massage means and the reclining mechanism, and an operating device having a plurality of operation buttons for transmitting operation commands to the control means,
The control means can be connected to a price receiving device that enables the massage means and the reclining mechanism to operate for a predetermined time by inputting the price.
In the chair type massage machine,
The control means is connected to a detection circuit for identifying the connection of the consideration receiving device,
The control means permits the operation of the massage means and the reclining mechanism for a predetermined time when the consideration receiving device is connected to the detection circuit and the consideration is input, but after the predetermined time has elapsed, the operation of only the reclining mechanism is permitted. I did it.

In the above, the chair type massage machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is
The control means only allows the operation of the reclining mechanism after a predetermined time has elapsed by tilting the seat portion in the horizontal direction and tilting the backrest portion in the upright direction.

The chair type massage machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is as described above.
A commercial power supply can be connected to the control means, and the commercial power supply is directly connected to the control means and also connected to the control means via the value receiving device and the detection circuit.

  According to the chair type massage machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the operation of the massage means and the reclining mechanism is performed when the value receiving device is connected, as compared with the case where the value receiving device is not connected. The restriction is added to Specifically, the operation mode when the consideration receiving apparatus is connected is simplified or the number of operation modes is reduced as compared with the operation mode when the consideration receiving apparatus is not connected.

This makes it possible to install the value receiving device and lend it for time compared to various complicated operations that can be set when using the device without connecting the value receiving device for general use at home (for general use) ( It is possible to improve operability and usability (for business use), and to prevent a user who is unfamiliar with the chair type massage machine from passing time until understanding the operability and usability.
Therefore, even in the case of business use, there is an advantage that the user can receive a sufficient massage by operating the chair type massage machine.

According to the chair type massage machine of claim 2 of the present invention, by reducing the number of operation buttons that can be operated on the operation unit for business use as compared with general use, the chair type massage machine for business use is reduced. Operability and usability can be improved, and it can be prevented that a user who is unfamiliar with the chair-type massage machine passes time until understanding the operability and usability.
Therefore, even in the case of business use, the user can operate the chair type massage machine and receive a sufficient massage.

  Further, according to the chair type massage machine according to claim 3 and claim 4 of the present invention, when the consideration receiving device is connected, after the consideration is charged, the massage means and the reclining mechanism can be operated for a predetermined time. Since the reclining mechanism can be operated even after a lapse of time, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed, even if the seat or the backrest is largely inclined and stopped, the seat is returned to the horizontal, The user can get on and off from the chair type massage machine by raising the backrest.

  Furthermore, the chair type massage machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is configured to supply power from the commercial power source to the chair type massage machine directly to the control means, and to the route via the value receiving device and the detection circuit. By using two routes, when the price receiving device is not connected, it can be used as a general chair type massage machine. Even when the price receiving device is connected, only the reclining mechanism operates as described above. Can be allowed, and the user can get on and off the chair type massage machine.

It is a perspective view of a chair type massage machine which can carry out the present invention. It is a figure explaining the reclining position of a chair type massage machine. It is a top view of the operation part in general mode. It is a top view of the operation part of business mode. It is a control block diagram of the chair type massage machine of the present invention. It is a flowchart for switching between a general mode and a business mode. It is a flowchart figure in business mode.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a chair type massage machine (10) to which the present invention can be applied. In the chair type massage machine (10), a seat part (12) on which a user sits is swingably supported by a base part (11) placed on a floor surface. On the rear end side of the seat part (12), the backrest part (14) on which the back of the user hits, and on the front end side of the seat part (12), the leg unit for accommodating the leg part of the user (16) is supported.
As shown in FIG. 1, the leg unit (16) has recesses (17) and (17) for inserting the legs (portions below the knee) of the user.

  The seat part (12), the backrest part (14), and the leg unit (16) can be tilted with respect to the base part (11) by a reclining mechanism (28) (see FIG. 5). The reclining mechanism (28) (not shown in FIG. 1) is disposed below the seat (12), and is provided with a plurality of actuators and the like so that the seat (12), the backrest (14), and the leg unit ( 16) can be tilted independently, or a single actuator and link mechanism can be combined to tilt the seat (12), backrest (14), and leg unit (16) in a coordinated manner. Can be.

  The seat (12), the backrest (14), and the leg unit (16) can be tilted by separate operations, or can be shifted to a pre-programmed reclining position with a single button operation. It can also be.

As a reclining position programmed in advance, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), a reclining angle in which the seat (12) is horizontal, the backrest (14) is almost upright, and the leg unit (16) is almost upright ( The seat portion (12), the backrest portion (14), and the leg unit (16) are each tilted from the “home position” as shown in FIG. ) And the reclining angle (hereinafter referred to as “best position 1”) in which the backrest (14) and the leg unit (16) are tilted almost horizontally, as shown in FIG. 2 (c). The reclining angle (hereinafter referred to as “best position 2”), where the leg unit (16) is tilted slightly rearward and the leg unit (16) is tilted at a right angle to the seat (12). The seat (12) and leg unit (16) as shown in 2 (d) are in the best position 1 and the backrest (14) is in the best position. ® down 2 and reclined angle (best position 3) can be mentioned.
The reclining position is not limited to the above.

  It is desirable that these reclining positions can be shifted without setting individual reclining angles by button operations (operation buttons (48) and (48a)) of the operation unit (40) described later.

  On both the left and right sides of the seat (12), armrests (18) and (18) that can be tilted integrally with the seat (12) are provided. One armrest portion (18) is provided with an operation portion (40) to be described later, and a price receiving device (60) to be described later can be attached thereto.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the seat part (12), the backrest part (14), and the leg unit (16) are each provided with a seat part massage means (20) for massaging the subject, A massage means (22) for a sag section and a massage means (24) for a leg part are provided.

Examples of the seat massage means (20) include air bag type, vibration type and roller type massage means.
Further, examples of massage means (22) for the backrest part include massaging ball type, air bag type, vibration type, and roller type massage means. In the case of massaging ball type or roller type massage means, it is desirable that the massaging ball type or roller type massage means be arranged so as to be vertically movable along the longitudinal direction of the backrest (14).

Examples of the leg massage means (24) include an airbag type, a vibration type, and a roller type. In order to suppress the influence of vibration or the like on the upper body of the user, it is desirable to use an airbag type.
When an airbag is used for the leg massage means (24), as shown in FIG. 1, one or more airbags are provided on the inner surface of the recess (17) and the bottom surface of the recess (17), respectively. It is desirable to be able to massage the calf, ankle and toe of the user by expanding and contracting the bag.

As shown in FIG. 1, the chair type massage machine (10) is operated by an operation unit (40) disposed on one armrest (18).
FIG. 3 shows the operation unit (40) in a general mode such as a home.
As shown in FIG. 3, the operation unit (40) includes a power switch (41), a massage course selection button (42), a massage point selection button (43), a massage strength setting button (44), and a backrest unit. Up and down position (45) of massage means (22), reclining adjustment button (46) of leg unit (16), reclining adjustment button (47) of backrest (14), seat (12), backrest Best position transition button (48), seat (12), backrest (14) and legs to adjust the relative reclining angle of (14) and leg unit (16) to the most desirable angle (best position) A plurality of operation buttons such as a home position return button (48a) and an emergency stop button (41a) for returning the department unit (16) to the initial basic position are provided.
The operation unit (40) has a display unit (49 for displaying massage information such as the selected massage course, the operating state, position, strength, and elapsed time of the massage means (20), (22), and (24)). )

As shown in FIG. 1, when coins, banknotes, coins, prepaid cards, etc. are inserted into the armrest portion (18) as shown in FIG. With this operation, it is possible to retrofit a price receiving device (60) that energizes the chair type massage machine (10) for a predetermined time and allows the operation of the chair type massage machine (10).
The consideration receiving device (60) is electrically connected to a control means (50) described later via a receiving device detection circuit (52).
In addition, since a well-known thing can be used about the price reception apparatus (60), detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the massaging means (20), (22), (24), the reclining mechanism (28), and the operation unit (40) are arranged at appropriate positions on the chair type massage machine (10). 50) is electrically connected.
The control means (50) is composed mainly of a CPU, stores various operation modes, operation programs, and the like, and massage means (20) (22) (24) based on operation commands from the operation unit (40). The reclining mechanism (28) can be operated.

A receiving device detection circuit (52) for connecting the price receiving device (60) is connected to the control means (50).
The receiving device detection circuit (52) identifies whether or not the value receiving device (60) is connected, and when the value receiving device (60) is connected, transmits a connection signal to the control means (50). Further, the receiving device detection circuit (52) transmits to the control means (50) that the consideration has been input to the consideration receiving device (60), and that the timer of the consideration receiving device (60) has been activated to start energization. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply to the chair type massage machine (10) includes a first power line (54) for supplying power directly from the commercial power source (58) to the control means (50), and a value receiving device. (60) and the second power supply line (56) for supplying power via the receiving device detection circuit (52). The power supply line can be switched by the control means (50).

  The control means (50) switches the power supply line (54) (56) based on the presence / absence of the connection signal of the receiving device detection circuit (52) and the timer operation information of the value receiving device (60), and the presence / absence of the connection signal. Based on the above, the operation that can be performed from the operation unit (40) is switched.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, these operation modes are switched when the chair type massage machine (10) is powered on (step 1).
When the receiving device detection circuit (52) confirms the connection of the value receiving device (60), a connection signal is transmitted from the receiving device detection circuit (52) to the control means (50) (step 2), and the control means (50). Switches the operation mode of the chair type massage machine (10) to business use (step 3). If the consideration receiving device (60) is not connected, the mode is switched to the general mode (step 4).

<General mode>
When the consideration receiving device (60) is not connected (step 4 in the flowchart of FIG. 6), the control means (50) supplies power from the first power supply line (54) to the chair type massage machine (10). .
In addition, when the price receiving device (60) is not connected, since it is for general use at home, etc., there is no need to limit the operation of the chair type massage machine (10), so the operation unit (40 ) All operation modes, operation programs, reclining operations, etc. deployed in

Regarding the reclining operation, for example, when the best position shift button (48) is operated, the reclining mechanism (28) is set so that the first button operation shifts to the best position 1 shown in FIG. By operating and operating the best position shift button (48) again, it is possible to shift to the best position 2 shown in FIG.
In addition, when the home position return button (48a) is operated from the state in which the seat (12), the backrest (14), and the leg unit (16) are tilted, a transition is made to the reclining angle shown in FIG. 2 (a). In addition, the user can smoothly get on and off the chair type massage machine (10).

<Business mode>
On the other hand, when the consideration receiving device (60) is connected (step 3 in the flowchart in FIG. 6), it is for business use, so that a patient unaccustomed to the operation of the chair type massage machine (10) should use it. Assuming that there are restrictions on the operation and operation of the chair type massage machine (10).

When it is determined that the mode is the business mode, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, the control means (50) until the consideration is input to the consideration receiving device (60) (step 1), the first power line ( The power is received from 54), and only a predetermined operation, that is, the operation of the reclining mechanism (28) is allowed (step 2). More preferably, an operation for returning the seat (12), the backrest (14) and the leg unit (16) to the home position (see FIG. 2 (a)) (the home position return button (48a) in FIG. 4). Only tolerate.
As a result, the seat (12), the backrest (14), and the leg unit (16) return to the home position (FIG. 2 (a)). You can easily get on and off.

When the consideration is input to the consideration receiving device (60) (step 1), the built-in timer of the consideration receiving device (60) starts operating, and the compensation receiving device (60), receiving device from the second power supply line (56). Power is supplied to the control means (50) through the detection circuit (52) (step 3).
During the timer operation of the value receiving device (60), the control means (50) allows a predetermined operation of the operation unit (40).

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the operation unit (40) illustrating the operation buttons that can be operated in the business mode. As shown in the figure, the operation buttons that can be operated in the operation unit (40) are the power switch (41), the predetermined program massage button (42), the best position transition button (48), and the home position return button (48a). And an emergency stop button (41a).

  Note that the best position in the business mode can be limited to, for example, only the best position 3 in FIG. In this case, when the best position shift button (48) is operated, the seat (12), the backrest (14), and the leg unit (16) shift to the best position 3 in FIG. 2 (d).

  In order to clarify the limitation of such an operation, the decorative plate (40a) of the operation unit (40) in FIG. 3 is replaced with a decorative plate (40a) that hides the inoperable button as shown in FIG. Thus, only the operable button can be visually checked, and the operation of the inoperable button can be prevented. This also eliminates the need to prepare separate operation units (40) for general use and business use.

  By setting the business mode as described above, the user unfamiliar with the operation of the chair type massage machine (10) can operate the operation unit (40) without being confused by the operation, and the operability and use Can be improved.

  When the predetermined time is counted by the timer (step 4), the operation of the massage means (20) (22) (24) is stopped, the power supply from the second power supply line (56) is cut off, and as described above, Only the operation (home position return button (48a)) for returning the part (12), the backrest part (14), and the leg unit (16) to the home position is allowed (step 2).

  According to the above, it is possible to change the massage operation of the chair type massage machine (10) for general use and business use, and in the case of general use, by allowing the user to perform all massage operations, A highly effective massage can be given to the user who is familiar with the operation of the type massage machine (10). In addition, in the case of business use, the massage operation that can be operated by the user can be restricted to reduce the time required for the operation, and the operability and usability can be improved to provide a suitable massage. be able to.

  The present invention is suitable as a chair type massage machine capable of switching between a general operation mode and a business operation mode.

(10) Chair type massage machine
(12) Seat
(14) Backrest
(16) Leg unit
(40) Operation unit
(50) Control means
(52) Receiving device detection circuit
(60) Consideration receiving device

Claims (5)

Seat part to be seated by a user, backrest part provided at the rear end of the seat part, massage means provided at the seat part and / or backrest part to massage the affected part of the user, seat part and back part A recliner mechanism for tilting, a control means for controlling the massage means and the reclining mechanism, and an operating device having a plurality of operation buttons for transmitting operation commands to the control means,
The control means can be connected to a price receiving device that enables the massage means and the reclining mechanism to operate for a predetermined time by inputting the price.
In the chair type massage machine,
The control means is connected to a detection circuit for identifying the connection of the consideration receiving device,
The chair-type massage machine characterized in that the control means limits the operation of the massage means and the reclining mechanism when the value receiving device is connected to the detection circuit.   2. The chair-type massage machine according to claim 1, wherein when the value receiving device is connected to the detection circuit, the control unit disables operation of a predetermined operation button among the plurality of operation buttons of the operation unit. Seat part to be seated by a user, backrest part provided at the rear end of the seat part, massage means provided at the seat part and / or backrest part to massage the affected part of the user, seat part and back part A recliner mechanism for tilting, a control means for controlling the massage means and the reclining mechanism, and an operating device having a plurality of operation buttons for transmitting operation commands to the control means,
The control means can be connected to a price receiving device that enables the massage means and the reclining mechanism to operate for a predetermined time by inputting the price.
In the chair type massage machine,
The control means is connected to a detection circuit for identifying the connection of the consideration receiving device,
The control means permits the operation of the massage means and the reclining mechanism for a predetermined time when the consideration receiving device is connected to the detection circuit and the consideration is input, but after the predetermined time has elapsed, the operation of only the reclining mechanism is permitted. A chair-type massage machine.   4. The chair-type massage according to claim 3, wherein the control means is allowed to operate the reclining mechanism after a predetermined time has elapsed by tilting the seat portion in a horizontal direction and tilting the backrest portion in a standing direction. Machine.   A commercial power source can be connected to the control means, and the commercial power source is directly connected to the control means and is also connected to the control means via the value receiving device and the detection circuit. 4. The chair type massage machine according to 4.

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