| WO/2013/143214 | ELECTROMAGNETIC POWER SYSTEM OF SPUTUM EXCRETION |
| WO/1999/059516 | APPARATUS FOR SUPERFICIAL OR DEEP MASSAGE OF THE HUMAN BODY |
| JP3199373 | Lower limb massage machine |
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| US2683452A | 1954-07-13 | |||
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| US20090186746A1 | 2009-07-23 |
| PATENT CLAIMS 1. Rocking massage and therapy device enabling massaging and treating a patient accompanied by simultaneous rocking, w h e r e i n it has walking assembly (A) that remains still during a massage and therapy; it has massage and therapy assembly (B) that rocks during the massage and therapy; it has connecting assembly (C) that mutually connects the assembly (A) and the assembly (B); the walking assembly (A) and the massage and therapy assembly (B) are mutually articulated by means of the assembly (C). 2. The device as claimed in Claim 1 , w h e r e i n the said walking assembly (A) has walking platform (1 ), firmly fitted to a stand (3); in the platform and the stand there is opening (2) through which is passed a console (9) of the assembly (B); at the stand there is a support (4) with opening (5) that connect the assembly (A) to the connecting assembly (C); the assembly (A) has legs (6) by means of which it stands on a floor. 3. The device as claimed in Claim 1 , w h e r e i n the said massage and therapy assembly (B) has patient's bed (7) that is, by legs (8), firmly fitted to the console (9), the console is firmly fitted to a stand (10), at the stand there is support (11 ) with opening (12), that connect the assembly (B) to the connecting assembly (C). 4. The device as claimed in Claim 1 , w h e r e i n the said connecting assembly (C), in the first variant, comprises: damper (13), made in elastic rubber, lower mount (14) and upper mount (15) with the damper in between, carrying bolt (16) with socket (17), where the socket is in the damper (13), articulating bolt (18) with ball (19), where the ball of the articulating bolt (19) is placed in the socket (17). 5. The device as claimed in Claims 1 and 4, w h e r e i n the said connecting assembly (C) , in the second variant, comprises: damper (13), embodied as an air cushion, the air pressure in the cushion being adjusted to the patient's weight. 6. The device as claimed in Claims 1 , 2, 3 and 4, w h e r e i n the walking assembly (A) and the massage and therapy assembly (B) are mutually articulated by means of the assembly (C), where the assembly (C) is by the carrying bolt (16), through the opening (5), firmly fitted to the support (4) at the stand (3) of the platform (1 ) of the walking assembly (A), and the assembly (C) is by the articulating bolt (18), through the opening (12), firmly fitted to the support (1 1 ) of the console (9) in the assembly (B). 7. The device as claimed in Claims 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5, w h e r e i n the articulating bolt (18) with the ball (19), that carries the assembly (B), can be turned around the damper (13) in all directions, thus enabling rocking the assembly (B), whereas, at the same time, the walking assembly (A) remains still. 8. The device as claimed above, w h e r e i n the upper surface of the console (9) of the assembly (B) is at the same level as the upper surface of the walking platform (1) of the assembly (A), so that the therapist can, by pressing the console (9) with the front part of his foot, additionally finely rock the assembly (B). |
INVENTION DESCRIPTION
1. FIELD OF APPLICATION
The invention relates to rocking massage and therapy device.
In the International Patent Classification, it is classified as the Area A - Human Necessities, Subarea - Health; Class A 61 - Medical Science; Subclass A 61 H, that includes Physical Therapy Apparatus.
2. TECHNICAL PROBLEM
Rocking is a physiological process the therapeutic effect of is known to the human body and soul since the cradle time. Massage is a method of preventing, treating and eliminating of numerous discomforts well known and recognised since ancient times. Effects of both methods have been confirmed both empirically and scientifically. Rocking and massaging of the patient are presently performed on separate devices.
The technical problem that is solved by the invention relates to simultaneous combining of the effects of massage and therapy with those of rocking, aimed to achieving a synergic effect for the patient's soul and body that can be achieved by no other technique.
Massage and therapy act on one's body, emotions, mind and soul. Deep relaxation of the body and the mind enables the body to eliminate stress and toxins, to improve providing of oxygen and food to the organs, and to improve the blood flow.
3. STATE OF THE ART
Presently, rocking is achieved by chairs and rocking boards of various shapes, where the patient normally stands up. Massage and therapy are performed on massage tables of various shapes. Massage effect improvements are attempted by shapes of the table and methods of relaxing the human body. However, no table is known of that enables patient massage and therapy, rocking simultaneously. 4. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
The essence of the invention is the rocking massage and therapy device.
Such rocking massage and therapy device enables simultaneous massaging and rocking the patient by a single therapist. The device comprises the rocking assembly, the walking assembly and the connecting assembly. The rocking assembly and the walking assembly are mutually articulated by the connecting assembly. The rocking assembly has the patient massage and therapy table, whereas the walking assembly has the therapist's walking platform.
During the massage, the therapist walks around the table on which the patient is laid, thus rocking the patient by his hands. By additionally pressing the massage assembly by his foot, the therapist finely rocks the patient's body, thus increasing the controlled rocking effect, multiply benefitting the patient.
5. ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 1 shows the rocking massage and therapy device - perspective view.
Figure 2 shows the device shown in the Figure 1 - longitudinal side.
Figure 3 shows the device shown in the Figure 1 - transversal side.
Figure 4 shows the device shown in the Figure 1 - top view.
Figure 5 shows the walking assembly - longitudinal side.
Figure 6 shows the walking assembly - transversal side.
Figure 7 shows the walking assembly - top view.
Figure 8 shows the walking assembly - view from below.
Figure 9 shows the rocking assembly - longitudinal side.
Figure 10 shows the rocking assembly - transversal side.
Figure 11 shows the rocking assembly - top view.
Figure 12 shows the rocking assembly - view from below.
Figure 13 shows the connecting assembly - longitudinal side.
Figure 14 shows the connecting assembly - transversal side.
Figure 15 shows the connecting assembly - cross section X-X in the Fig. 13.
Figure 16 shows the connecting assembly - partial cross section Z-Z in the Fig. 14.
Figure 17 shows the connecting assembly - partial cross section Y-Y in the Fig. 13. Figure 18 shows the rocking massage and therapy device - in horizontal and various inclined positions: a) and b) horizontal, c) and d) inclined left, and e) and f) inclined right.
6. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION EMBODIMENT AND FUNCTIONING
Massage is a physical therapy method that uses a number of systematic movements applied to the body surface in order to manipulate the body tissues. It is performed manually, aimed to direct or indirect acting on the muscular and nervous systems and to the blood and lymph circulations. Massage can be partial or of the entire body, depending on what is to be achieved.
The rocking massage and therapy device enables manual massage of the patient accompanied by simultaneous rocking the table in various directions as the therapist walks on the platform, the platform itself not moving. The rocking and massage synergy produces a state of deep psychophysical relaxation.
The rocking massage and therapy device, according to this invention, Figures 1 , 2, 3 and 4, comprises:
Walking assembly A, that itself does not move;
Massage and therapy assembly B, that rocks; and
Connecting assembly C.
The massage and therapy assembly B is articulated by means of the connecting assembly C with the walking assembly A.
The walking assembly A, Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8, has platform 1 on which the therapist walks during the massage; opening 2 in the platform to enable passing of console of the massage and therapy assembly B; stand 3, to which the platform is firmly fitted; connecting assembly C lower support 4; opening 5, passing the carrying bolt; and legs 6, firmly fitted to the stand 3, by which the platform 1 is placed on the floor.
The massage and therapy assembly B, Figures Θ, 10, 11 and 12, has bed 7, designed to enable the patient to lay comfortably; legs 8, firmly fitted to the bed 7 and console 9; stand 10 to which the console is firmly fitted; connecting assembly C upper support 11 ; and opening 12, allowing passing the articulating bolt 18, that connects the connecting assembly to the console. The massage bed 7 and the console 9 rock jointly. The upper surface of the console 9 is at the same level as the walking platform 1.
The connecting assembly C, Figures 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, has damper 13, placed between the lower mount 14 and the upper mount 15; has carrying bolt 16, with socket 17 placed in the damper 13; has articulating bolt 18, with ball 19 placed in the socket 17. The carrying bolt 16 is firmly fitted, by the lower mount 14 and through the opening 5, to the lower support 4, at the walking assembly A. The articulating bolt 18 is firmly fitted, by the upper mount 15 and through the opening 12, to the upper support 11 at the stand 10 of the console 9, at the massage and therapy assembly B.
The massage and therapy assembly B, when rocked, inclines at the upper support 11 and the articulating bolt 18, in the socket 17 and the damper 13, in all directions, whereas the walking assembly A, at the same time, remains still.
In the first variant, the Assembly C has the damper 13 made in elastic rubber, whereas in the second variant it is made as an air cushion, with a recess for the socket 17 of the carrying bolt 16. The air pressure in the cushion is adjusted to the patient's weight, manually or automatically, to control resistance to rocking of the bed with the patient. The role of the damper is, once the massage and therapy are over, always to return the Assembly B to its initial position, where the upper surface of the console 9 is at the same level as the upper surface of the walking platform 1.
During the massage and therapy, the therapist walks on the platform 1 and around the massage bed 7. The therapist rocks the massage bed by massaging and treating the patient, and also additionally by a part of the foot by which, while walking on the platform, he presses the console 9. This results in fine rocking of the patient's body. In the course of the massage, the therapist by transferring his own weight through his hands to the patient increases the effect of the controlled rocking, with multiple effects for the patient. The walking platform may be given any flat shape but, given its purpose, the best shapes are a rectangular with mildly rounded corners or an ellipse. The walking platform is sized to provide enough free space for the therapist to walk around the massage assembly. The distance between the upper surface of the massage bed and the walking platform can be made arbitrarily, although a lesser height enables the therapist to better lean down over the patient, to improve the massage and therapy effect, with simultaneous rocking of the device, and will make it more comfortable to the therapist. Functioning of the invention
The therapist receives for the patient standing on the walking platform 1. Then, he inclines the massage and therapy assembly B to help the patient to get on the bed 7 and adjusts it depending on what part of the body is to be massaged. By pressing a part of the patient's body, the therapist causes the Assembly B to rock. By additionally pressing with the tip of the foot to the console 9, the therapist regulates and adjusts fine rocking of the Assembly B, in order to achieve the best massage effects to the patient's body. The connecting assembly C enables controlled movements of the Assembly B in all directions. The therapist performs the planned massage and therapy programme, simultaneously walking around the patient and thus, by walking, pressing, massaging and treating the patient, rocking the entire Assembly B. While doing this, the therapist may adjust the manual pressure exercised to certain parts of the patient's body and, thus, besides massaging and treating, also rocking the patient. The massage and therapy assembly B is rocked in various directions, thus creating the feeling of floating on waves. This revitalises the patient's body, decreases his muscular tension, enhances his breathing and energy circulation, and also acts at his emotional level.
The walking assembly A and the massage and therapy assembly B are mutually articulated by the connecting assembly C, where the Assembly C is, by the carrying bolt 16, through the opening 5, firmly fitted to the support 4 at the stand 3 of the platform 1 of the walking assembly A, and by the articulating bolt 18, through the opening 12, it is firmly fitted to the support 11 of the console 9 in the Assembly B.
The articulating bolt 18 with the ball 19, that carries the Assembly B, may be turned around the damper 13 in all directions, thus enabling rocking the massage and therapy assembly B, whereas, at the same time, the walking assembly A remains still.
The above described embodiment of the massage and therapy device also enables self- exercising by moving one's body on the bed, where the exercise is combined with rocking.
LETTER AND NUMERICAL REFERENCES IN INVENTION DESCRIPTION AND ILLUSTRATIONS HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS:
Walking assembly A, that does not move during massage
1 - platform on which the therapist walks
2 - opening in the platform for the massage and therapy assembly console 3 - platform stand
4 - connecting assembly C lower support, at the still part of the device
5 - opening for the carrying bolt
6 - walking assembly legs
Massage and therapy assembly B, that rocks during massage
7 - patient bed
8 - bed legs
9 - bed legs console
10 - console stand
11 - connecting assembly C upper support, at the rocking part of the device
12 - articulating bolt opening
Connecting assembly C
13 - damper
14 - damper lower support
15 - damper upper support
16 - carrying bolt
17 - articulating socket
18 - articulating bolt
19 - articulating bolt ball
7. INVENTION APPLICATION
The described invention enables a practical and useful device that can be manufactured economically and applied in therapeutic, wellness and sport centres, as well as at home. The device incorporates significant enhancements relative to the previously known separate devices of similar types.
Experts will find obvious possibilities of certain modifications and changes on the rocking massage and therapy device made according to this invention, without leaving the scope and essence of the invention.