EP3586811A1 - Chest massage device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a chest massager (7) with a vibration motor (8) and a control device, the vibration motor (8) generating a vibration of a housing (10) of the chest massager (7), which vibrates on the chest at the level of the diaphragm or above the level of the diaphragm can be used, the vibration being carried out permanently or within a first defined period in a range between 3 seconds and 9 seconds, preferably between 4 seconds and 8 seconds, more preferably between 5 seconds and 7 seconds with increasing vibration amplitude and / or increasing vibration frequency An actuating element (11) can be operated and the vibration can be provided within a second period of time in a range between 3 seconds and 9 seconds, preferably between 4 seconds and 8 seconds, even more preferably between 5 seconds and 7 seconds with decreasing oscillation amplitude and / or decreasing oscillation frequency can be provided, wherein the two time periods form a vibration cycle and wherein the vibration cycle is provided several times in succession.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a chest massager with a vibration function.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As prior art, for example, from DE 149 1611 A a portable cardiac massager is known which has a frame, a stand and a base plate with an arm projecting freely above the base plate, which carries a massage cylinder. The device affects the cardiac massage during a heart attack and, despite its portability, is not a handheld device and for these reasons alone is not suitable for home use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the invention to provide a chest massager which is also suitable for home use and for improving well-being there.

The object is achieved by a chest massage device according to claim 1. In one aspect, a chest massage device with a vibration motor and a Control device proposed, wherein the vibration motor generates a vibration of a housing of the chest massager, which is applicable to the chest at the level of the diaphragm or above the level of the diaphragm, wherein the vibration within a first defined period in a range between 3 seconds and 9 seconds, preferred between 4 seconds and 8 seconds, more preferably between 5 seconds and 7 seconds with increasing vibration amplitude and / or increasing vibration frequency by actuating an actuating element, and wherein the vibration within a second period in a range between 3 seconds and 9 seconds, preferably between 4 Seconds and 8 seconds, more preferably between 5 seconds and 7 seconds with decreasing vibration amplitude and / or decreasing vibration frequency can be provided, the two time periods forming a vibration cycle and the vibration cycle being repeated several times nander is provided.

It goes without saying that the actuating element is preferably part of the chest massager. Furthermore, the actuating element can also be arranged on external devices, for example as a touch screen of a smartphone, application software controlling the control device of the chest massager. Furthermore, the actuating element can also be a battery or rechargeable battery compartment, actuation only taking place when one or more batteries or one or more rechargeable batteries are inserted. In other words, the actuating element is functionally defined. It goes without saying that in the case of a permanently installed rechargeable battery, its suitability as an actuating element is not applicable.

It has been shown that the increasing and decreasing vibration amplitude of the vibration, which preferably takes place in the breathing rhythm, can bring about rapid and lasting relaxation for the user.

In a further aspect of the invention, the first and the second period of time can be operated in an intuitive manner by a further actuation of the actuating element can be extended by an additional period of time between 0.5 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.8 and 1.5 seconds, even more preferably.

By actuating the actuating element a further time, in a further embodiment the first and the second period can each be extended by an additional period of between 0.5 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.8 and 1.5 seconds, which is particularly preferred After a certain settling-in period, this is advantageous for more experienced users, as a slower breathing rate can be achieved over time.

If the housing vibrates in an embodiment with a vibration amplitude between 0.1 mm and 4 mm, preferably between 0.5 and 2 mm, still preferably with about 1 mm, particularly positive results can be achieved with regard to relaxation and calming down of the user.

In a further embodiment, it has also been shown that it is particularly advantageous for the relaxation effect on the user if the housing vibrates with an oscillation frequency between 10 Hz and 60 Hz, preferably between 20 Hz and 50 Hz, still preferably at about 28 Hz.

In a further embodiment, the chest massager can have a heating element with which the housing — and thereby also the area of the chest that is in contact with the housing — after actuation of a heat connection element on its underside to a temperature in the range between 30 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius , preferably to a temperature in the range between 32 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius, in particular to a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. This can also advantageously increase the relaxation effect on the user.

In a further embodiment, a light element can be perceived as further calming, the light emitted by the light element in its brightness pulsates in a rhythm that corresponds to the first or the second period in order to promote relaxation of the user.

The light element preferably has a blue light segment and a red light segment, the blue light segment not lighting up and the red light segment lighting up when the heating element is switched on and wherein the blue light segment is lighting up and the red light segment is not lighting up and the blue light segment is lighting up when the heating element is switched off is.

Furthermore, in a further aspect, the light element can be designed as a light ring which is guided around the actuating element.

Finally, in a further embodiment, a Bluetooth interface for wireless mono or bidirectional connection to a computer, in particular in the form of a smartphone, is provided on the chest massager.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1

eine Aufsicht auf ein Brustkorbmassagegerät

Fig. 2

eine teiltransparente perspektivische Ansicht des in Fig. 1 gezeigten Gerätes

Fig. 3

eine Seitenansicht des Brustkorbmassagegerätes nach Fig. 1

Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. Show it

Fig. 1

a supervision of a chest massager

Fig. 2

a partially transparent perspective view of the in Fig. 1 shown device

Fig. 3

a side view of the chest massager after Fig. 1

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Fig. 1 shows a chest massager 7 with an in Fig. 2 shown vibration motor 8 and a control device 9, wherein the vibration motor 8 generates a vibration of a housing 10 of the chest massager 7, which is applicable to the chest not shown here at the level of the diaphragm or above the level of the diaphragm. The vibration is carried out permanently after pressing the on / off button 3 once and a button cycle is activated when the button 3 is pressed again, the vibration motor providing vibration within a first defined period of 5 seconds with increasing vibration amplitude and by actuating an actuating element 11 , The actuating element 11 also has a light element in the form of a functional light 2, which includes various actuation fields, namely the already mentioned on / off key 3, a heat key 4 and a light ring key 6. With the light ring key, a light ring 5 can be switched on and off. An interface in the form of a micro USB connection 1 is also shown.

The aforementioned vibration can also be provided within a second of 5 seconds with a decreasing vibration amplitude and / or a decreasing vibration frequency. The two periods form a vibration cycle that can and should be carried out several times in succession.

Fig. 2 shows the partially transparent view of the vibration motor 8 and a circuit board 12 to which the actuating element 11 is attached.

By a further actuation of the actuating element 11 in the area of the on / off button 3, the first and the second time period can be adjusted by an additional time period of between 0.5 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.8 and 1.5 seconds be extended by a second.

By a further actuation of the actuating element, for example by pressing the on / off button 3 three times, the first and the second time period can each by an additional time period between 0.5 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.8 and 1.5 seconds preferably be extended by one second. The housing swings a maximum of about 1 mm and at about 28 Hz.

Fig. 2 shows having two connections 13 for a heating element with which the housing after actuation of a heat connection element in the form of the heat button 4 on its in Fig. 3 The housing underside 14 shown can be heated to a temperature in the range between 30 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius, preferably to a temperature in the range between 32 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, in particular to one of 37 degrees Celsius.

The light emitted by the light element 5 pulsates in its brightness in a rhythm that corresponds to the first or the second period in order to promote relaxation of the user, the light element having a blue light segment and a red light segment, the blue light segment not lit and the red light segment lights up when the heating element is switched on and the blue light segment lights up and the red light segment does not light up and the blue light segment lights up when the heating element is switched off.

The light element 5 is formed in the region of the housing edge of the chest massager 7 and in particular is designed as a light ring.

The reference numerals used are only for the sake of clarity and should in no way be regarded as restrictive, the scope of the invention being represented by the claims.

LIST OF REFERENCES

1. 1 micro USB port
2. 2 function light
3. 3 On / off button
4. 4 heat buttons
5. 5 illuminated ring
6. 6 illuminated ring button
7. 7 chest massager
8. 8 vibration motor
9. 9 battery attachment
10. 10 housing
11. 11 actuator
12. 12 board
13. 13 connection
14. 14 underside of housing

Claims (10)

Chest massager (7) with a vibration motor (8) and a control device, the vibration motor (8) generating a vibration of a housing (10) of the chest massager (7), which can be applied to the chest at the level of the diaphragm or above the level of the diaphragm , the vibration being permanent or within a first defined time period in a range between 3 seconds and 9 seconds, preferably between 4 seconds and 8 seconds, even more preferably between 5 seconds and 7 seconds with increasing vibration amplitude and / or increasing vibration frequency by actuating an actuating element ( 11) can be provided and the vibration can be provided within a second period in a range between 3 seconds and 9 seconds, preferably between 4 seconds and 8 seconds, even more preferably between 5 seconds and 7 seconds with a decreasing oscillation amplitude and / or decreasing oscillation frequency, whereby the two years dreams form a vibration cycle and the vibration cycle is provided several times in succession. Chest massager (7) according to claim 1, wherein by further actuation of the actuating element (11) the first and the second period each by an additional period of between 0.5 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.8 and 1.5 seconds, more preferably be extended by a second. Chest massager (7) according to claim 2, wherein by a further actuation of the actuating element (11) the first and the second period each by an additional period between 0.5 and 2 seconds, preferably between 0.8 and 1.5 seconds still more preferably be extended by a second. Chest massager (7) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing (10) vibrates with an oscillation amplitude between 0.1 mm and 4 mm, preferably between 0.5 and 2 mm, still preferably with about 1 mm. Chest massager (7) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing vibrates with an oscillation frequency between 10 Hz and 60 Hz, preferably between 20 Hz and 50 Hz, still preferably at about 28 Hz. Chest massage device (7) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a heating element with which the housing (10) after actuation of a heat switching element on its underside (14) to a temperature in the range between 30 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius, preferably to a temperature in Range between 32 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius, in particular to a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Chest massager (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a light element, wherein the light emitted by the light element pulsates in its brightness in a rhythm which corresponds to the first or the second period in order to promote relaxation of the user. The chest massager (7) of claim 7, wherein the one of the light element has a blue light segment and a red light segment, the blue light segment is off, and the red light segment is on when the heating element is on, and the blue light segment is on and the red light segment is off and the blue light segment lights up when the heating element is switched off. Chest massage device (7) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the light element is formed in the region of the housing edge of the chest massage device (7) and in particular is designed as a light ring (5). Chest massager (7) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a Bluetooth interface for wireless mono or bidirectional connection to a computer, in particular in the form of a smartphone.

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