JP5659092B2 - Massage machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a massage machine for massaging a sole using an airbag.

  As this type of massage machine, for example, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1. The foot massage unit constituting the massage machine of Patent Document 1 has a unit housing which is a main body portion thereof. The unit housing is formed with a pair of recesses into which the feet of the user (user) (portions below the ankle) can be inserted. The pair of recesses protrudes from between the bottom wall, a pair of first side walls extending parallel to each other upward from both ends of the bottom wall, and extending between the first side walls of the bottom wall while extending in parallel with the first side walls. And formed second side walls. Each recess is open at both the top and front and rear.

  A side air bag is provided on a side surface of each first side wall facing the second side wall. Further, elastic members are provided on both side surfaces of the second side wall (side surfaces facing the first side walls). Further, a bottom air bag is provided on the bottom wall. A finger depressor made of urethane resin or the like is provided on the bottom airbag.

  Then, when the side airbag is inflated with both feet inserted into the recesses, the toe of the user is pressed toward the elastic member by the expansion of the side airbag, and the toe of the user is It is buried in the elastic member. Thereby, the toe of the user is held in the recess. When the bottom airbag is inflated, the soles of the toes held in the recesses are acupressure massaged by the acupressure elements.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-230020

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the side air bag is inflated, the foot tip is only pressed from the side of the foot toward the elastic member, so that the foot tip moves upward following the expansion of the bottom airbag. There is a risk of moving. If the tip of the foot moves upward following the inflation of the bottom airbag, there is a problem that the acupressure element cannot be pressed against the sole and the sole cannot be effectively massaged.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine that regulates the upward movement of the toes and can effectively massage the soles.

  One form of the massage machine according to the present invention is an air bag capable of massaging the soles of the feet of both feet, a massage machine body provided with the airbag, and an instep of the toes of both feet placed on the massage machine body. A restricting means for restricting the upward movement of the toes of the both feet when the airbag is inflated, and a covering portion covering the restricting means.

  The massage machine regulates the upward movement of the toes and can effectively massage the soles.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the massage machine of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the massage machine body of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of the airbag of FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the massage machine main body of FIG. 1 with a belt omitted. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the massage machine main body of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the massage machine of FIG. 1 with an insertion member omitted. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the belt and the insertion member of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the massage machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the locking protrusion of the insertion member and its surroundings. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the massage machine of FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the massage machine of FIG. 5 on which feet are placed.

  (An example of a form that a massage machine can take)
  [1] One embodiment of a massage machine according to the present invention is an airbag that can massage the soles of the feet of both feet, a massage machine body that includes the airbag, and the feet of both feet that are placed on the massage machine body. A restricting means that is disposed at a position facing the instep and restricts the upward movement of the toes of the both feet when the airbag is inflated, and a covering portion that covers the restricting means.
  [2] According to an example of the massage machine, the regulating means is a belt, a string, or an elongated object similar to these.
  [3] According to an example of the massage machine, the movement of both feet can be restricted by one restriction means.
  [4] According to an example of the massage machine, the massage machine further includes a sticking portion capable of connecting and separating one end of the restricting means and the other end of the restricting means.
  [5] According to an example of the massage machine, the restricting means obliquely passes through a position facing the instep of the toe and is directed from the inside to the outside of the toe as it goes from the tip side to the ankle side. It is provided with the inclined part which is a part extended.
  [6] According to an example of the massage machine, the restricting means is a first inclined portion that is the inclined portion corresponding to one foot tip, and a second inclined portion that corresponds to the other foot tip. An inclined portion and a portion connecting the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are provided.
  [7] According to an example of the massage machine, the massage device further includes a plurality of attachment portions that form passages through which the restricting means can pass, and the restricting means passes through the plurality of attachment portions to the plurality of attachment portions. It is bridged.
  [8] According to an example of the massage machine, the plurality of attachment portions are attached to a portion around a position where both feet of the massage machine body are placed.
  [9] According to an example of the massage machine, the body cover further includes a body cover attached to the massage machine body, and the body cover includes an opening into which both feet can be inserted together and the covering portion.
  [10] According to an example of the massage machine, the massage machine further includes an insertion member attached to the main body cover, the insertion member includes a foot tip insertion portion that is a portion into which a foot tip is inserted, and the foot tip insertion portion is It arrange | positions between the said massage machine main body and the said control means.
  [11] According to an example of the massage machine, the insertion member includes an opening through which both feet can be inserted together.

(Embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention embodied in a massage machine used for massaging a sole will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the massage machine 10 includes a massage machine body 11 on which a foot tip (portion below the ankle) is placed, a body cover 31 to which the massage machine body 11 is attached, and a body cover 31. And an insertion member 41 to be inserted.
First, the massage machine body 11 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the massage machine main body 11 has a substantially rectangular box-shaped main body portion 12, and a first through hole 12 b and a second through hole 12 c are formed at the center of the upper surface 12 a of the main body portion 12. Is formed. The 1st through-hole 12b and the 2nd through-hole 12c are arrange | positioned at predetermined intervals along the transversal direction of the main-body part 12 (direction of arrow Y1 shown in FIG. 2). An airbag 13 is placed on the upper surface 12 a of the main body 12.

  The airbag 13 is divided into a first air chamber 13a and a second air chamber 13b. The first air chamber 13a is located on the long side surface 121 side of the main body 12 and is disposed so as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the main body 12 (the direction of the arrow Y2 shown in FIG. 2). The second air chamber 13 b is located on the other long side surface 122 side of the main body 12 and is disposed so as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the main body 12. The airbag 13 is formed with a first communication hole 131a communicating with the first air chamber 13a and a second communication hole 131b communicating with the second air chamber 13b. In a state where the airbag 13 is placed on the upper surface 12a of the main body 12, the first communication hole 131a overlaps the first through hole 12b, and the second communication hole 131b overlaps the second through hole 12c. Yes.

  First to fourth acupressure plates 15, 16, 17, and 18 are disposed on the upper surface of the airbag 13 via a cloth sheet material 14. The first acupressure plate 15 and the second acupressure plate 16 are L-shaped in plan view. The first acupressure plate 15 and the second acupressure plate 16 are arranged so as to overlap the first air chamber 13a on both short side surfaces 123 and 124 side of the main body 12 with a predetermined interval between the first communication hole 131a. The A plurality of pressure points 15 a and 16 a protrude from the upper surfaces of the first acupressure plate 15 and the second acupressure plate 16 (three in this embodiment). The third and fourth acupressure plates 17 and 18 have a rectangular shape in plan view. The third acupressure plate 17 and the fourth acupressure plate 18 are arranged so as to overlap the second air chamber 13b on both short side surfaces 123 and 124 side of the main body 12 with a predetermined interval between the second communication hole 131b. The A plurality of pressure points 17a and 18a protrude from the upper surfaces of the third and fourth acupressure plates 17 and 18 (two in this embodiment).

  The first acupressure plate 15 and the third acupressure plate 17 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction of the main body 12. Therefore, the acupoint pressing portions 15 a and 17 a are arranged side by side in the short direction of the main body portion 12. The second acupressure plate 16 and the fourth acupressure plate 18 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction of the main body 12. Therefore, the pressure points 16 a and 18 a are arranged side by side in the short direction of the main body 12. An operation unit 19 is provided on the short side surface 123 side of the main body 12. The operation unit 19 includes a massage mode switching button for switching the massage mode of the massage machine 10 to ON or OFF, and a heater mode switching button for switching the heater mode of the massage machine 10 to ON or OFF.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a pressure pump P for sending air into the first air chamber 13 a and the second air chamber 13 b is built in the main body 12. One end of an air tube C is connected to the pressure pump P. The other end side of the air tube C is branched into a first communication portion C1 communicating with the first air chamber 13a and a second communication portion C2 communicating with the second air chamber 13b. The first communication portion C1 is inserted into the first air chamber 13a through the first through hole 12b and the first communication hole 131a. The second communication portion C2 is inserted into the second air chamber 13b through the second through hole 12c and the second communication hole 131b.

  A first exhaust passage E1 is connected to the first communication portion C1, and a first electromagnetic valve V1 is provided in the first exhaust passage E1. A second exhaust passage E2 is connected to the second communication portion C2, and a second electromagnetic valve V2 is provided in the second exhaust passage E2. The first solenoid valve V1 and the second solenoid valve V2 are for discharging the air supplied to the first air chamber 13a and the second air chamber 13b to the atmosphere via the first exhaust passage E1 and the second exhaust passage E2. Functions as an exhaust valve. Specifically, when the first electromagnetic valve V1 and the second electromagnetic valve V2 are closed, the air supplied from the pressurizing pump P is supplied to the first air chamber 13a and the second air chamber via the air tube C. 13b is supplied. On the other hand, in a state where the first electromagnetic valve V1 and the second electromagnetic valve V2 are opened, the air supplied to the first air chamber 13a and the second air chamber 13b is transferred to the first exhaust passage E1 and the second exhaust passage E2. The first electromagnetic valve V1 and the second electromagnetic valve V2 are discharged to the atmosphere. Driving of the pressurizing pump P, the first electromagnetic valve V1, and the second electromagnetic valve V2 is controlled by a control unit S built in the main body unit 12.

  When the user presses the massage mode switching button of the operation unit 19 to turn on the massage mode, the control unit S controls the pressurization pump P so as to drive the pressurization pump P, and the first electromagnetic valve V1 and The first solenoid valve V1 and the second solenoid valve V2 are controlled so that the second solenoid valve V2 is closed. Then, the air supplied from the pressure pump P to the air tube C is supplied to the first air chamber 13a via the first communication portion C1, and the air supplied from the pressure pump P to the air tube C is also supplied. It is supplied to the second air chamber 13b via the second communication portion C2, and the entire airbag 13 is inflated.

  Further, when a predetermined amount of air is supplied to the first air chamber 13a and the second air chamber 13b, the control unit S controls the pressurization pump P so as to temporarily stop driving the pressurization pump P, and The first solenoid valve V1 and the second solenoid valve V2 are controlled so that the first solenoid valve V1 and the second solenoid valve V2 are opened. Then, the air in the first air chamber 13a and the second air chamber 13b is discharged to the atmosphere via the first exhaust passage E1 and the second exhaust passage E2, the first electromagnetic valve V1 and the second electromagnetic valve V2, and the air The entire back 13 returns from the expanded state to the state before the original expansion. Note that the control unit S controls the opening timing of the first electromagnetic valve V1 and the second electromagnetic valve V2, for example, inflating only a portion on the first air chamber 13a side in the airbag 13, Only the part on the second air chamber 13b side can be expanded.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a heater portion H is provided in the center of the upper surface 12 a of the main body portion 12 on the side of the long side surface 121. Specifically, the heater portion H is provided at a position sandwiched between the first acupressure plate 15 and the second acupressure plate 16.

  The heater portion H has a protruding portion H1 that protrudes upward from the upper surface 12a of the main body portion 12. A heater element H2 is embedded in the upper end of the protrusion H1. When the user presses the heater mode switching button of the operation unit 19 to turn on the heater mode, a predetermined voltage (12 V) is applied to the heater element H2 from the voltage application unit (not shown) to the heater element H2. It is designed to generate heat. A flat aluminum heater plate H3 is disposed above the heater element H2. Heat generated from the heater element H2 is transmitted to the heater plate H3. Further, a flat heater cover H4 is disposed above the heater plate H3. The heater plate H3 is entirely covered with the heater cover H4.

  On the upper surface 12 a of the main body 12, a first attachment portion 21 protrudes in a frame shape between the operation portion 19 and the first and third acupressure plates 15 and 17, and the first attachment portion 21. The 1st insertion part 21a is formed in. In addition, a second attachment portion 22 is projected in the shape of a frame at the center of the long side surface 121 of the main body portion 12, and a second insertion portion 22 a is formed in the second attachment portion 22. Further, a third attachment portion 23 is projected in a frame shape on the other short side surface 124 of the main body portion 12, and a third insertion portion 23 a is formed on the third attachment portion 23. The first attachment portion 21 and the third attachment portion 23 are located on a straight line along the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 12.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a belt 25 as a regulating means is attached to the massage machine body 11 using the first to third attachment portions 21, 22, and 23. The belt 25 is a soft material that does not hurt the instep of the toe even if the belt 25 is tightened against the instep of the toe so that it closely contacts the instep (from the ankle to the base of the toe). It can be deformed along the back of the foot. At both ends of the belt 25, a sticking portion T [for example, Velcro (registered trademark)] having a predetermined length is provided.

  In order to attach the belt 25 to the massage machine main body 11, first, one end of the belt 25 is inserted into the first insertion portion 21 a of the first attachment portion 21 from the one short side surface 123 side of the main body portion 12. Subsequently, one end of the belt 25 that has passed through the first insertion portion 21 a is inserted into the second insertion portion 22 a of the second attachment portion 22 from above. Subsequently, one end of the belt 25 that has passed through the second insertion portion 22 a is inserted into the third insertion portion 23 a of the third attachment portion 23 from above. One end of the belt 25 that has passed through the third insertion portion 23 a is attached to the other end of the belt 25 using the attaching portion T. In this way, the belt 25 is stretched over the massage machine body 11 so as to pass above the massage machine body 11. Further, the belt 25 is configured to be tightened and adjustable with respect to the back of the foot by the sticking portion T.

Next, the main body cover 31 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the main body cover 31 is formed of a foamable material and has flexibility, and has a substantially disk-shaped bottom wall 32 and an upper peripheral edge of the bottom wall 32 upward. And a peripheral wall 33 that bulges in an arcuate shape. An opening 34 is formed in the peripheral wall 33. The size of the opening 34 is such that both feet can be inserted. On the back side of the opening 34 in the peripheral wall 33, when a foot tip is inserted into the inside of the main body cover 31, a portion from the toe to the back of the foot can be covered. Therefore, in this embodiment, the back side of the opening 34 in the peripheral wall 33 is a covering portion 35 that covers a portion from the toe to the back of the foot. A plurality (eight in this embodiment) of locking holes 38 are formed around the opening 34 in the peripheral wall 33 at a predetermined interval.

  As shown in FIG. 6, an attachment recess 36 to which the massage machine main body 11 is attached is formed on the bottom wall 32. A positioning hole 37 is formed in the bottom surface 36 a of the mounting recess 36 so that the positioning portion 12 e that protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body 12 is fitted therein. And the massage machine main body 11 is attached in the state positioned with respect to the main body cover 31 by fitting the main-body part 12 with respect to the attachment recessed part 36, and fitting the positioning part 12e in the positioning hole 37. FIG. In a state where the massage machine main body 11 is attached to the main body cover 31, almost the entire belt 25 is covered with the covering portion 35. Further, in a state where the massage machine main body 11 is attached to the main body cover 31, the bottom surface of the positioning portion 12 e faces outward through the positioning hole 37.

Next, the insertion member 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion member 41 is made of cloth and has a bag shape, and has a right foot tip insertion portion 42 into which the right foot tip can be inserted and a left foot tip insertion portion 43 into which the left foot tip can be inserted. ing. The size of the opening 41a of the insertion member 41 is such that both feet can be inserted. Around the opening 41 a of the insertion member 41, a plurality (eight in this embodiment) of locking protrusions 44 that can be locked in the locking holes 38 of the main body cover 31 are provided. The locking projection 44 includes a disc-shaped attachment portion 44a attached around the opening 41a of the insertion member 41, an extension portion 44b extending in a direction orthogonal to one surface of the attachment portion 44a, and an outer end from the tip of the extension portion 44b. And a locking portion 44c that protrudes in the direction and can be locked around the locking hole 38 of the main body cover 31.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the insertion member 41 is inserted into the main body cover 31 through the opening 34 of the main body cover 31 and arranged inside the belt 25 (between the belt 25 and the massage machine main body 11). It has become. Specifically, the right foot tip insertion portion 42 is disposed below the portion of the belt 25 that is bridged between the first attachment portion 21 and the second attachment portion 22, and the second attachment portion of the belt 25. The left foot tip insertion portion 43 is disposed below the portion spanned between the second attachment portion 22 and the third attachment portion 23. Furthermore, a portion of the insertion member 41 that is located above the back of the foot is disposed below the portion of the belt 25 that is bridged between the third attachment portion 23 and the first attachment portion 21.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the locking projections 44 are locked in the locking holes 38 in a state where the insertion member 41 is disposed inside the belt 25. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the locking projection 44 is forcibly inserted into the locking hole 38. Then, the locking portion 44 c passes through the locking hole 38 and the locking portion 44 c is locked around the locking hole 38. Thereby, the insertion member 41 is detachably attached to the main body cover 31. In this way, the massage machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. It is assumed that the user has previously adjusted the tightening degree of the belt 25 with respect to the back of the user's foot by the sticking portion T so that the belt 25 is in close contact with the back of the user's foot.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the user inserts both feet into the insertion member 41 (only the right foot is shown in FIG. 10). Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the thumb of the foot comes into contact with the heater portion H, and the top portions 151 a, 161 a, 171 a, and 181 a of the pressure points 15 a, 16 a, 17 a, and 18 a come into contact with the soles. That is, each acupoint pushing part 15a, 16a, 17a, 18a is arrange | positioned along the longitudinal direction of a foot tip. Further, a portion from the toe to the back of the toe is covered by the covering portion 35.

  Subsequently, the user presses the massage mode switching button of the operation unit 19 to turn on the massage mode. Then, the airbag 13 is inflated. At this time, since the back of the foot is fastened to the massage machine main body 11 by the belt 25, the foot is prevented from moving upward following the expansion of the airbag 13. As a result, the pressure points 15a, 16a, 17a, and 18a are pressed against the soles, and the soles are effectively massaged.

  Further, when the user presses the heater mode switching button of the operation unit 19 to turn on the heater mode, the heater unit H is heated, so that the sole of the foot is warmed around the big toe. Furthermore, since the part from the toes to the back of the toes is covered by the covering portion 35, the toes are difficult to cool when using the massage machine 10, and the user can comfortably hold the massage machine 10 in a comfortable state. Can be used.

Next, characteristic effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) In the massage machine 10, the belt 25 is placed on the massage machine body 11 to restrict the toes placed on the massage machine body 11 from moving upward following the inflation of the airbag 13. It was installed at a position facing the instep. Therefore, when the airbag 13 is inflated, the belt 25 can prevent the toes from moving upward, and the sole can be effectively massaged.

  (2) The belt 25 is configured to be capable of being tightened and adjusted with respect to the back of the toe so as to be in close contact with the back of the toe. Therefore, the degree of tightening of the belt 25 on the toe according to the size of the foot can be adjusted, so that the toe moves upward following the inflation of the airbag 13 regardless of the size of the user's foot. This can be efficiently prevented.

  (3) The insertion member 41 is disposed inside the belt 25 (between the belt 25 and the massage machine main body 11). Therefore, the user can position the toes inside the belt 25 only by inserting the toes into the insertion member 41. Accordingly, for example, when the insertion member 41 is not disposed inside the belt 25 and the foot tip is inserted inside the belt 25, the belt 25 is not caught on the foot tip, and the massage machine Ten usability can be improved.

  (4) The insertion member 41 is detachably attached to the main body cover 31. Therefore, the insertion member 41 can be removed from the main body cover 31, and the insertion member 41 can be cleaned (washed), and the massage machine 10 can be used in a state where a clean feeling is maintained.

  (5) The covering portion 35 that covers the belt 25 is provided in the massage machine 10. Therefore, for example, when the tightening force of the belt 25 is weakened, the covering portion 35 can suppress the tip of the foot from moving upward following the expansion of the airbag 13.

  (6) The main body cover 31 has flexibility. Therefore, even when the tip of the foot is in contact with the covering portion 35 when the toe is inserted, the covering portion 35 bends following the tip of the foot. It can be inserted into the body cover 31.

  (7) The insertion member 41 is provided with a locking projection 44, and the body cover 31 is formed with a locking hole 38 in which the locking projection 44 can be locked. Therefore, the insertion member 41 can be easily attached to the main body cover 31 by the locking of the locking projection 44 and the locking hole 38 and the locking of the locking projection 44 and the locking hole 38 is released. Only by doing, removal with respect to the coating | coated part 35 in the insertion member 41 can be performed easily.

  (8) In the massage machine 10, the covering part 35 which covers the part from the toe of the foot placed on the massage machine body 11 to the back of the foot is provided. Therefore, compared to a massage machine having a configuration in which the toes are exposed, the toes are difficult to cool when using the massage machine 10, and the user can use the massage machine 10 in a comfortable state. it can.

(9) The main body cover 31 is formed from a foamable material. Since the foamable material has good heat retention, the toes can be efficiently warmed.
(10) The massage machine body 11 is further provided with a heater portion H for heating the soles. Therefore, since the sole can be efficiently warmed by the heater portion H, the user can use the massage machine 10 in a more comfortable state.

  (11) In the massage machine 10, the heater part H is provided at a position facing the thumb of the toe placed on the massage machine body 11, and the pressure points 15 a, 16 a, 17 a, and 18 a are respectively connected to the heater part H. It arrange | positioned along the longitudinal direction of a leg so that it might pinch | interpose. Therefore, while the thumb that is particularly easy to feel among the soles is heated by the heater portion H, most of the soles can be acupressured by the pressure points 15a, 16a, 17a, and 18a. And the user can use the massage machine 10 in a comfortable state.

  (12) The body of the massage machine is such that the heater H is in contact with the sole while the sole is in contact with the tops 151a, 161a, 171a, 181a of the pressure points 15a, 16a, 17a, 18a. It protrudes from the 11 side toward the sole. Therefore, compared with the case where the heater part H is not in contact with the sole, the sole can be efficiently heated.

(13) Since the tip of the foot is inserted inside the insertion member 41, the heat retaining property can be further improved as compared with the case where the insertion member 41 is not provided .

(Modification)
In addition, the said embodiment can be changed as follows, for example.
In the embodiment, the heater portion H is massaged so that the heater portion H comes into contact with the sole while the sole is in contact with the top portions 151a, 161a, 171a, 181a of the pressure points 15a, 16a, 17a, and 18a. It does not need to protrude toward the sole from the machine body 11 side.

  -In embodiment, the arrangement | positioning position of the heater part H does not need to be a position facing a big toe, for example, the heater part may be provided in the substantially whole sole. Moreover, each acupoint pushing part 15a, 16a, 17a, 18a does not need to be arrange | positioned along the longitudinal direction of a leg | foot so that the heater part H may be pinched | interposed.

In the embodiment, the heater unit H may be deleted.
In the embodiment, the main body cover 31 may not be formed from a foamable material, and may be formed from, for example, a rubber material or a resin material.

In the embodiment, the main body cover 31 may not have flexibility.
In the embodiment, the main body cover 31 may be deleted.
In the embodiment, the insertion member 41 may not be detachably attached to the covering portion 35, and may be detachably attached to the belt 25, for example.

  In the embodiment, the insertion member 41 may be provided integrally with the main body cover 31. That is, the insertion member 41 may be configured so as not to be detachable from the main body cover 31.

In the embodiment, the insertion member 41 may not be made of cloth, and may be formed of, for example, a rubber material or a resin material.
In the embodiment, the insertion member 41 may be deleted.
In the embodiment, the belt 25 may be configured such that the belt 25 cannot be tightened and adjusted with respect to the back of the foot so as to be in close contact with the back of the foot.
-In embodiment, although the belt 25 was applied as a control means, it is not restricted to this, For example, a string may be sufficient.

  (Additional note regarding means for solving the problem)
  [Appendix 1]
  In the massage machine that massages the soles of the feet placed on the massage machine body using the airbag provided in the massage machine body,
  A position where the restricting means for restricting the foot tip placed on the massage machine main body from moving upward following the inflation of the airbag is opposed to the back of the foot tip placed on the massage machine main body. Is provided in
  Massage machine.
  [Appendix 2]
  Tightening adjustment is possible with respect to the back of the foot so that the regulating means is in close contact with the back of the foot.
  The massage machine according to appendix 1.
  [Appendix 3]
  The restricting means is a belt spanned over the massage machine body so as to pass above the massage machine body,
  Between the belt and the massage machine main body, an insertion member capable of inserting a foot tip is provided.
  The massage machine according to appendix 1 or 2.
  [Appendix 4]
  The insertion member is detachably attached to the belt.
  The massage machine according to appendix 3.
  [Appendix 5]
  A covering portion that covers the restricting means is further provided.
  The massage machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 4.
  [Appendix 6]
  The covering portion has flexibility.
  The massage machine according to appendix 5.
  [Appendix 7]
  The insertion member is provided with a locking projection, and the covering portion is formed with a locking hole that can be locked to the locking projection.
  The massage machine according to appendix 6.

  10: Massage machine
  11: Massage machine body
  12: Main body
  12a: upper surface
  12b: 1st through-hole
  12c: second through hole
  12e: Positioning part
  13: Airbag
  13a: first air chamber
  13b: Second air chamber
  14: Sheet material
  15: First acupressure plate
  15a: Acupoint pushing part
  16: Second acupressure plate
  16a: Acupressure part
  17: Third acupressure plate
  17a: Acupressure part
  18: Fourth acupressure plate
  18a: Acupressure part
  19: Operation unit
  21: First mounting portion
  21a: 1st insertion part
  22: Second mounting portion
  22a: 2nd insertion part
  23: Third mounting portion
  23a: 3rd insertion part
  25: Belt (regulatory means)
  31: Body cover
  32: Bottom wall
  33: Circumferential wall
  34: Opening
  35: Covering portion
  36: mounting recess
  36a: bottom surface
  37: Positioning hole
  38: Locking hole
  41: Insertion member
  41a: opening
  42: Right foot tip insertion part
  43: Left foot tip insertion part
  44: Locking protrusion
  44a: mounting portion
  44b: Extension part
  44c: Locking portion
  121: Long side
  122: Other long sides
  123: short side
  124: Other short side
  131a: 1st communicating hole
  131b: second communication hole
  151a: Top
  161a: top
  171a: Top
  181a: Top
  C: Air tube
  C1: First communication part
  C2: Second communication part
  E1: First exhaust passage
  E2: Second exhaust passage
  V1: First solenoid valve
  V2: Second solenoid valve
  H: Heater part
  H1: Projecting part
  H2: Heater element
  H3: Heater plate
  H4: Heater cover
  P: Pressurizing pump
  S: Control unit
  T: Adhering part

Claims (11)

  An airbag that can massage the soles of the feet of both feet,
  A massage machine body including the airbag;
  A restricting means for restricting the upward movement of the toes of the both feet when the airbag is inflated, disposed at a position facing the instep of the toes of both feet placed on the massage machine body;
  A covering portion covering the regulating means;
  A massage machine equipped with.   The restricting means is a belt, a string, or an elongated object similar to these.
  The massage machine according to claim 1.   The movement of both feet can be regulated by one regulation means
  The massage machine according to claim 2.   It further includes a sticking portion that can connect and separate one end of the restricting means and the other end of the restricting means.
  The massage machine according to claim 2 or 3.   The restricting means includes an inclined portion that is a portion that passes obliquely through a position facing the instep of the toe and extends from the inside to the outside of the toe as it goes from the tip end side to the ankle side.
  The massage machine as described in any one of Claims 1-4.   The restricting means includes a first inclined portion that is the inclined portion corresponding to one foot tip, a second inclined portion that is the inclined portion corresponding to the other foot tip, and the first inclined portion; A portion connecting the second inclined portion is provided.
  The massage machine according to claim 5.   A plurality of attachment portions forming a passage through which the restriction means can pass;
  The restricting means passes through the plurality of attachment portions and spans the plurality of attachment portions.
  The massage machine as described in any one of Claims 1-6.   The plurality of attachment portions are attached to a portion around a position where both feet of the massage machine body are placed.
  The massage machine according to claim 7.   Further comprising a body cover attached to the massage machine body,
  The main body cover includes an opening through which both feet can be inserted together, and the covering portion.
  The massage machine as described in any one of Claims 1-8.   Further comprising an insertion member attached to the body cover,
  The insertion member includes a foot insertion portion that is a portion into which a foot is inserted,
  The foot tip insertion portion is disposed between the massage machine body and the restricting means.
  The massage machine according to claim 9.   The insertion member has an opening through which both feet can be inserted together.
  The massage machine according to claim 10.

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