EP1153592A1 - Massage device - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a massage device and a container with a massage device.
- a massage device which is electric, is already known controllable and in seating, such as an armchair or the like, is integrated. With this known massage device are one or more massage heads below the seat cover arranged. These massage heads are electrically powered by electric motors driven so that they are set in motion and a person sitting on the seating furniture at a corresponding Body can be massaged using the massage head.
- a massage device in which from a plastic ball massage nubs over the ball surface spread in the radial direction so that this ball for massage on the surface to be massaged or on the human Body can be unrolled.
- the invention has for its object a differently designed To create massage device.
- the object of the invention based on a flexible use and inexpensive to manufacture To create massage device.
- the object of the invention to create a massage device that is individual adjusted massage effect.
- the object is achieved by a massage device according to claim 1.
- a container according to the invention is the subject of the claim 22.
- a massage device which has a first surface which at Massage the surface to be massaged contacted, a predetermined Massage parameter by means of an adjustment device is adjustable.
- the massage device according to the invention is in particular such designed to have a massage knob device with at least has a knob and with a first surface, the contacts the surface to be massaged during massaging.
- a massage knob device is in the sense of the present invention in particular a device which one or more Has knobs on which the first surface is arranged.
- the term "knob" is in the sense of the present invention to be understood broadly and extends in particular to Increases in the profile of an outer contour of this massage knob device. If necessary, the massage knob device or the knob also as essentially unprofiled Surface or designed as a non-elevated surface. Especially however, several knobs are preferably provided, which with cylindrical outer contour or spherical segment-shaped or hemispherical or triangular or pyramidal or other outer contour of a surface of the massage knob device or extend a base body.
- the area to be massaged is in the sense of the present invention especially an outer surface of the human body, like the skin of the human body.
- the massage device resp massage knob device or the first surface a force transferred to the area to be massaged. This force works in particular, that the massage of the area to be massaged is sensitive is noticeable.
- the first surface there is a predetermined hardness and / or a predetermined elasticity and / or a predetermined Given the geometry of this surface.
- This hardness, elasticity as well as geometry is particularly due to the geometry and / or the material of the first surface and / or the component bearing this first surface adjacent components and / or the respective relative arrangement determined to each other.
- a massage parameter is in the sense of the present invention in particular a characteristic value, which is the power and / or energy transmission between the first surface and the one to be massaged Area at least co-determined, especially with regard to the areal and / or temporal distribution this transmitting force or energy.
- a massage parameter in the sense of the present invention, the hardness or the elasticity and / or the geometry in the area of the first Surface.
- the phrase "in the area of the first surface” is in the sense to understand the present invention in particular in such a way that the actually given characteristic value of the first surface or the component bearing this first surface, such as elasticity or harshness or the like is given, or in that that the corresponding (replacement) characteristic value in interaction is effected with other components on this first surface.
- One or more knobs are each hollow cylindrical and have in a first forehead area, possibly one rounded or semicircular front wall on, and being in the second, the first opposite Forehead area, an opening for receiving a, for example piston-shaped, mandrel is provided, which is axially inside the knob is movable.
- the pimple is essentially designed thin-walled and consists of an essentially flexible material. This material has a predetermined Elasticity and a predetermined hardness. If the massage device is charged for massage and a predetermined one Outer surface area of the knob the area to be massaged contacted, is particularly due to the material and the geometric design of the knob, the effect of a predetermined Elasticity of this knob when the massages are loaded Surface as well as a certain hardness effect.
- This hardness effect in the area of the first surface and elasticity can be changed in that the piston-shaped Inner body axially displaced within the knob becomes, whereby characteristic values detectable in the area of the first surface, like hardness or elasticity or kink resistance the knob or the like can be changed.
- This effect is generated in an exemplary embodiment by that the stiffness measurable in the area of the first surface the entire arrangement of knobs and pistons arranged therein is changed.
- a component with the first surface is particularly preferred provided which is relatively soft and / or elastic in Compared to one or more other components designed which is opposite the component carrying the first surface are arranged relatively movable and with a relative movement the geometry of the first surface or one to it first surface change adjacent surface.
- the massage characteristic value of the massage knob device is preferably such as hardness and / or elasticity or geometry in the area the first surface of the massage knob device, continuously adjustable.
- the massage device or the Massage knob device or the adjusting device at least a first element and at least one second element which are arranged to be relatively movable to one another. In different Relative positions of these elements are different Massage parameters, such as hardness and / or elasticity and / or geometry, in the area of the first surface of the massage device given.
- the second element is preferably at least partially in the first Element or arranged in a recess of the first element or can be arranged.
- the first element is particularly preferred an interchangeable or adjustable attachment, which at least a second element can be put on or put on is.
- an interchangeable or adjustable insert which in at least a second element can be used or which within at least second element is arranged.
- At least a first element is at least partially hollow.
- At least one second element preferably has an external one Outer surface area which is below predetermined Conditions an internal inner surface area contacted at least a second element.
- This Contact can be made in particular at predetermined or at all relative positions between the first element and the second Element be given, the surface area of the contacting Area is constant or variable.
- At least one first element is preferably axially movable within arranged a second element. This axial mobility is particularly designed such that the second element arranged longitudinally displaceably within the first element is.
- the outer contour of at least one second is particularly preferred Elements are provided with an external thread and the internal contour at least a first element with an internal thread, so that the external thread of the second element into the internal thread of the first element can intervene.
- the first Surface of the massage device which during the massage surface to be massaged contacted, a surface such as outer surface, of the first element.
- At least a first element is, preferably in the area of its outer surface, namely especially in the area of the first surface of the massage knob device or the massage device, designed softer, as the second element in a predetermined outer surface area of this second element.
- This predetermined outer surface area is particularly preferably a surface area, which bumps against an inner surface under predetermined conditions supports the first element, if necessary at a predetermined relative position between the first Element and the second element in an area of the inner surface of the first element, which is referred to as softer Associated with the outer surface area of this element is.
- At least one first element is preferably different of a second element through its material, being special preferably the first element consists of a softer material as the second element.
- the first element and the second element are each one or made of different materials.
- the first and / or the second element is preferably made of plastic, such as polyethylene or polypropylene or the like.
- the first and / or the second is particularly preferred Element made of a thermoplastic and / or thermoset and / or elastomer manufactured.
- the material from which the first element has is manufactured, at least one material characteristic, which differs from a material characteristic of the second element.
- At least one surface area of the first is preferred Surface of the massage knob device is substantially rounded designed.
- At least one first element is essentially one hollow knob and at least one second element designed like a thorn, with this second element in the Cavity this knob extends or can extend.
- the thorny The invention is intended to design this second element not with regard to the design of the surface contour of the limit the second element.
- the second element is in the direction in which it extends into the pimple, is longer than its Dimensions of the cross-sectional area arranged perpendicular to this direction. It is further preferred that the second element in the previously mentioned direction is made shorter than the dimensions the specified cross-sectional area.
- the second element is particularly preferred in the first element insertable or adjustable in the first element, with different Insertion depth or at predetermined different Relative positions between the first element and the second element different massage parameters like (Replacement) hardness and / or (replacement) elasticity or the like in Area of the first surface are given.
- a preferred massage device has a Locking device on, by means of which at least a first Element versus at least one second element in one predetermined relative position are held and / or locked can.
- At least one second element is particularly preferred at least a first element or within at least of a first element in at least one predetermined relative position clampable between these elements.
- the massage device is particularly preferably operable manually.
- the massage device can preferably be actuated mechanically.
- the massage device is particularly preferably non-electrical actuatable.
- At least one massage parameter is preferably independent of the size and / or the time course of the energy and / or the force adjustable, which during the massage into the massage device is initiated.
- the massage effect can be done by the massage device according to the invention in particular be set that a different massage effect is given or a different massage effect sensitive is noticeable when the massage device, if necessary manually, supplied with a predetermined energy and / or force and the setting device in different setting switch positions is switched.
- the invention is further achieved by a container according to claim 22.
- a container such as a shower gel bottle or the like provided which an inventive Has massage device.
- a container according to the invention is designed with or without a lid, the massage device according to the invention in the area a side wall or in the area of the container bottom or in the area of the container lid or on another Position can be arranged.
- a Massage device provided on a container which is as a shower gel bottle or shampoo bottle or is designed as a soap container, or on another bottle or another container for holding fluids or on a container for holding solid or gaseous Fabrics.
- the invention is intended to be exemplified and preferred Embodiments are not limited.
- FIG. 1 shows a massage device 1 according to the invention with a Massage knob device 10 having a first surface 12 has, and an adjusting device 14.
- the massage knob device 10 has a plurality of knobs 16, which extend from a first base body 18 or from a first surface 20 of this first Protruding body 18. These knobs 16 are essentially cylindrical and each have a inside Cavity 22 on. The knob 16 has an opening at one end 24, which creates a connection to the cavity 22.
- the cavity is behind completed by the cylindrical knob 16 through a convexly rounded end face 26 is delimited.
- this convex end face 26 is a first surface 12 arranged so that a massage effect by means of the upper Ends of the knob 16 can be achieved.
- knobs 16 and / or the first base body 18 are first Elements.
- the design of the first base body 18 is in the embodiment 1, which is in a partially sectioned Illustration is shown, box-shaped, the knobs 16 are arranged on an upper surface 26, and wherein this upper surface 26 is square or rectangular in shape.
- the adjacent side surfaces 28 are each perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the top surface 26 of the first Base body 18 arranged.
- the first base body 18 is open at the bottom, so that given below a rectangular or square opening 30 is.
- a second base body 32 is rectangular or square Plate shaped and has 34 second on its upper surface Elements 36, which are rod-shaped with a cylindrical cross section are shaped and protrude from the second base body 32.
- These second elements can be in the openings 24 and Cavities 22 of the knobs 16 are inserted and in these Cavities 22 are moved axially.
- the second elements 36 are dimensioned such that that their outer contour is essentially the contours of the cavities 22 corresponds.
- Fig. 2 shows the sectional view of FIG. 1 in a Switch position in which the second base body 32 within of the first base body 18 is received, the second Elements 36 substantially outside the cavities 22 of the knobs 16 are arranged.
- FIG. 3 shows the embodiment according to the invention according to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 in a partially sectioned view, the second elements 36 partially inserted into the cavities 22 of the knobs 16 are, so that the mobility or deformability is reduced or the stiffness of the knobs 16 is increased and a - in comparison 2 - "harder" massage effect is effected.
- FIG. 4 shows the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3 in a partially sectioned View with the second elements 36 essentially fully inserted into the cavities 22 of the knobs 16 are so that the stiffness of these nubs increases during massage is and the massage effect "harder" compared to the Switch positions according to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Massagevorrichtung sowie ein Behältnis mit einer Massagevorrichtung.The invention relates to a massage device and a container with a massage device.
Es ist bereits eine Massageeinrichtung bekannt, welche elektrisch ansteuerbar und in einem Sitzmöbel, wie Sessel oder dergleichen, integriert ist. Bei dieser bekannten Massageeinrichtung sind ein oder mehrere Massageköpfe unterhalb des Sitzbezuges angeordnet. Diese Massageköpfe werden elektrisch von Elektromotoren angetrieben, so daß sie in Bewegung versetzt werden und eine auf dem Sitzmöbel sitzende Person an einer entsprechenden Stelle mittels des Massagekopfs massiert werden kann.A massage device, which is electric, is already known controllable and in seating, such as an armchair or the like, is integrated. With this known massage device are one or more massage heads below the seat cover arranged. These massage heads are electrically powered by electric motors driven so that they are set in motion and a person sitting on the seating furniture at a corresponding Body can be massaged using the massage head.
Ferner ist eine Massageeinrichtung bekannt, bei welcher sich von einer Kunststoffkugel Massagenoppen über die Kugelfläche verteilt in radialer Richtung erstrecken, so daß diese Kugel zur Massage auf der zu massierenden Fläche bzw. dem menschlichen Körper abgerollt werden kann.A massage device is also known, in which from a plastic ball massage nubs over the ball surface spread in the radial direction so that this ball for massage on the surface to be massaged or on the human Body can be unrolled.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine anders gestaltete Massagevorrichtung zu schaffen.The invention has for its object a differently designed To create massage device.
Gemäß einem besonderen Aspekt liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine flexibel verwendbare und kostengünstig herstellbare Massagevorrichtung zu schaffen.According to a particular aspect, the object of the invention based on a flexible use and inexpensive to manufacture To create massage device.
Gemäß einem besonderen Aspekt liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Massagevorrichtung zu schaffen, welche einen individuell angepaßten Massageeffekt bewirkt. According to a particular aspect, the object of the invention to create a massage device that is individual adjusted massage effect.
Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Massagevorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1.The object is achieved by a massage device according to claim 1.
Ein erfindungsgemäßes Behältnis ist Gegenstand des Anspruchs
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Bevorzugte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Preferred developments of the invention are the subject of Subclaims.
Erfindungsgemäß wird insbesondere eine Massagevorrichtung vorgeschlagen, welche eine erste Oberfläche aufweist, die beim Massieren die zu massierende Fläche kontaktiert, wobei ein vorbestimmter Massagekennwert mittels einer Einstelleinrichtung einstellbar ist.According to the invention, a massage device is proposed in particular, which has a first surface which at Massage the surface to be massaged contacted, a predetermined Massage parameter by means of an adjustment device is adjustable.
Die erfindungsgemäße Massagevorrichtung ist insbesondere derart gestaltet, daß sie eine Massagenoppeneinrichtung mit wenigstens einer Noppe aufweist sowie mit einer ersten Oberfläche, die beim Massieren die zu massierende Fläche kontaktiert.The massage device according to the invention is in particular such designed to have a massage knob device with at least has a knob and with a first surface, the contacts the surface to be massaged during massaging.
Eine Massagenoppeneinrichtung ist im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung insbesondere eine Einrichtung, welche eine oder mehrere Noppen aufweist, an denen die erste Oberfläche angeordnet ist. Der Begriff "Noppe" ist im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung weit gefaßt zu verstehen und erstreckt sich insbesondere auf Profilierungserhöhungen einer Außenkontur dieser Massagenoppeneinrichtung. Gegebenenfalls ist die Massagenoppeneinrichtung bzw. die Noppe auch als im wesentlichen unprofilierte Oberfläche bzw. als nicht erhöhte Oberfläche gestaltet. Besonders bevorzugt sind jedoch mehrere Noppen vorgesehen, welche sich mit zylindrischer Außenkontur oder kugelsegmentförmiger oder halbkugelförmiger oder dreieckiger oder pyramidenförmiger oder sonstiger Außenkontur von einer Oberfläche der Massagenoppeneinrichtung bzw. eines Grundkörpers erstrecken. A massage knob device is in the sense of the present invention in particular a device which one or more Has knobs on which the first surface is arranged. The term "knob" is in the sense of the present invention to be understood broadly and extends in particular to Increases in the profile of an outer contour of this massage knob device. If necessary, the massage knob device or the knob also as essentially unprofiled Surface or designed as a non-elevated surface. Especially however, several knobs are preferably provided, which with cylindrical outer contour or spherical segment-shaped or hemispherical or triangular or pyramidal or other outer contour of a surface of the massage knob device or extend a base body.
Die zu massierende Fläche ist im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung insbesondere eine Außenoberfläche des menschlichen Körpers, wie die Haut des menschlichen Körpers.The area to be massaged is in the sense of the present invention especially an outer surface of the human body, like the skin of the human body.
Während der Massage wird von der Massagevorrichtung bzw. der Massagenoppeneinrichtung bzw. der ersten Oberfläche eine Kraft auf die zu massierende Fläche übertragen. Diese Kraft bewirkt insbesondere, daß die Massage der zu massierenden Fläche sensitiv wahrnehmbar ist.During the massage, the massage device resp Massage knob device or the first surface a force transferred to the area to be massaged. This force works in particular, that the massage of the area to be massaged is sensitive is noticeable.
Im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche ist eine vorbestimmte Härte und/oder eine vorbestimmte Elastizität und/oder eine vorbestimmte Geometrie dieser Oberfläche gegeben. Diese Härte, Elastizität sowie Geometrie ist insbesondere durch die Geometrie und/oder das Material des diese erste Oberfläche tragenden und/oder der an das diese erste Oberfläche tragenden Bauteil angrenzenden Bauteile und/oder die jeweilige Relativanordnung zueinander bestimmt.In the area of the first surface there is a predetermined hardness and / or a predetermined elasticity and / or a predetermined Given the geometry of this surface. This hardness, elasticity as well as geometry is particularly due to the geometry and / or the material of the first surface and / or the component bearing this first surface adjacent components and / or the respective relative arrangement determined to each other.
Ein Massagekennwert ist im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung insbesondere ein Kennwert, welcher die Kraft- und/oder Energieübertragung zwischen der ersten Oberfläche und der zu massierenden Fläche zumindest mitbestimmt, und zwar insbesondere hinsichtlich der flächenmäßigen und/oder zeitlichen Verteilung dieser übertragenden Kraft oder Energie. Vorzugsweise ist ein Massagekennwert im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung die Härte oder die Elastizität und/oder die Geometrie im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche.A massage parameter is in the sense of the present invention in particular a characteristic value, which is the power and / or energy transmission between the first surface and the one to be massaged Area at least co-determined, especially with regard to the areal and / or temporal distribution this transmitting force or energy. Preferably is a Massage parameter in the sense of the present invention, the hardness or the elasticity and / or the geometry in the area of the first Surface.
Die Formulierung "im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche" ist im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung insbesondere derart zu verstehen, daß der tatsächlich gegebene Kennwert der ersten Oberfläche bzw. des diese erste Oberfläche tragenden Bauteils, wie Elastizität oder Härte oder dergleichen, gegeben ist, oder dahingehend, daß der entsprechende (Ersatz)Kennwert im Zusammenwirken mit anderen Bauteilen an dieser ersten Oberfläche bewirkt wird.The phrase "in the area of the first surface" is in the sense to understand the present invention in particular in such a way that the actually given characteristic value of the first surface or the component bearing this first surface, such as elasticity or harshness or the like is given, or in that that the corresponding (replacement) characteristic value in interaction is effected with other components on this first surface.
Im folgenden wird ein derartiges Zusammenwirken beispielhaft erläutert, ohne daß die Erfindung hierdurch beschränkt werden soll:In the following, such an interaction is exemplary explained without the invention being limited thereby should:
Eine oder mehrere Noppen sind jeweils hohlzylindrisch gestaltet und weisen in einem ersten Stirnbereich, gegebenenfalls eine abgerundete oder halbkreisförmige stirnseitige Begrenzungswandung auf, und wobei in dem zweiten, dem ersten gegenüberliegenden Stirnbereich, eine Öffnung zur Aufnahme eines, beispielsweise kolbenförmigen, Dorns vorgesehen ist, welcher axial innerhalb der Noppe verschieblich ist. Die Noppe ist im wesentlichen dünnwandig gestaltet und besteht aus einem im wesentlichen flexiblen Material. Dieses Material weist eine vorbestimmte Elastizität sowie eine vorbestimmte Härte auf. Wenn die Massagevorrichtung zur Massage belastet wird und ein vorbestimmter Außenoberflächenbereich der Noppe die zu massierende Fläche kontaktiert, ist, insbesondere bedingt durch das Material und die geometrische Gestaltung der Noppe, die Wirkung einer vorbestimmten Elastizität dieser Noppe bei der Belastung der zu massierenden Fläche sowie eine bestimmte Härtewirkung gegeben. Diese im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche gegebene Härtewirkung sowie Elastizität kann dadurch verändert werden, daß der kolbenförmige Innenkörper innerhalb der Noppe axial verschoben wird, wodurch im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche erfaßbare Kennwerte, wie die Härte oder die Elastizität oder die Knickfestigkeit der Noppe oder dergleichen verändert werden. Diese Wirkung wird in einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform dadurch erzeugt, daß die im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche meßbare Steifigkeit der Gesamteinrichtung aus Noppen und darin angeordneten Kolben verändert wird. One or more knobs are each hollow cylindrical and have in a first forehead area, possibly one rounded or semicircular front wall on, and being in the second, the first opposite Forehead area, an opening for receiving a, for example piston-shaped, mandrel is provided, which is axially inside the knob is movable. The pimple is essentially designed thin-walled and consists of an essentially flexible material. This material has a predetermined Elasticity and a predetermined hardness. If the massage device is charged for massage and a predetermined one Outer surface area of the knob the area to be massaged contacted, is particularly due to the material and the geometric design of the knob, the effect of a predetermined Elasticity of this knob when the massages are loaded Surface as well as a certain hardness effect. This hardness effect in the area of the first surface and elasticity can be changed in that the piston-shaped Inner body axially displaced within the knob becomes, whereby characteristic values detectable in the area of the first surface, like hardness or elasticity or kink resistance the knob or the like can be changed. This effect is generated in an exemplary embodiment by that the stiffness measurable in the area of the first surface the entire arrangement of knobs and pistons arranged therein is changed.
Diese vorstehende beispielhafte Gestaltung sowie das Zusammenwirken der vorerwähnten unterschiedlichen Elemente der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung soll die Erfindung nicht beschränken. Bevorzugt ist, daß durch das Zusammenwirken unterschiedlicher Bauelemente die Geometrie der ersten Oberfläche oder einer an diese erste Oberfläche angrenzenden Oberfläche verändert werden kann.This above exemplary design as well as the interaction the aforementioned different elements of the invention The device is not intended to limit the invention. It is preferred that through the interaction of different Components the geometry of the first surface or one this first surface adjacent surface can be changed can.
Besonders bevorzugt ist ein Bauteil mit der ersten Oberfläche vorgesehen, welches verhältnismäßig weich und/oder elastisch im Vergleich zu einem oder mehrereh weiteren Bauteilen gestaltet ist, welche gegenüber dem die erste Oberfläche tragenden Bauteil relativ beweglich angeordnet sind und bei einer Relativbewegung die Geometrie der ersten Oberfläche oder einer an diese erste Oberfläche angrenzenden Oberfläche verändern.A component with the first surface is particularly preferred provided which is relatively soft and / or elastic in Compared to one or more other components designed which is opposite the component carrying the first surface are arranged relatively movable and with a relative movement the geometry of the first surface or one to it first surface change adjacent surface.
Vorzugsweise ist der Massagekennwert der Massagenoppeneinrichtung, wie Härte und/oder Elastizität oder Geometrie im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche der Massagenoppeneinrichtung, stufenlos einstellbar. Bevorzugt weist die Massagevorrichtung bzw. die Massagenoppeneinrichtung bzw. die Einstelleinrichtung wenigstens ein erstes Element sowie wenigstens ein zweites Element auf, welche relativbeweglich zueinander angeordnet sind. In unterschiedlichen Relativstellungen dieser Elemente sind unterschiedliche Massagekennwerte, wie Härte und/oder Elastizität und/oder Geometrie, im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche der Massagevorrichtung gegeben.The massage characteristic value of the massage knob device is preferably such as hardness and / or elasticity or geometry in the area the first surface of the massage knob device, continuously adjustable. Preferably, the massage device or the Massage knob device or the adjusting device at least a first element and at least one second element which are arranged to be relatively movable to one another. In different Relative positions of these elements are different Massage parameters, such as hardness and / or elasticity and / or geometry, in the area of the first surface of the massage device given.
Vorzugsweise ist das zweite Element wenigstens teilweise im ersten Element oder in einer Vertiefung des ersten Elements angeordnet oder anordbar. Besonders bevorzugt ist das erste Element ein auswechselbarer oder verstellbarer Aufsatz, welcher auf wenigstens ein zweites Element aufgesetzt werden kann oder aufgesetzt ist. The second element is preferably at least partially in the first Element or arranged in a recess of the first element or can be arranged. The first element is particularly preferred an interchangeable or adjustable attachment, which at least a second element can be put on or put on is.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist wenigstens ein zweites Element ein auswechselbarer oder verstellbarer Einsatz, welcher in wenigstens ein zweites Element eingesetzt werden kann oder welcher innerhalb eines wenigstens zweiten Elements angeordnet ist.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is at least a second element an interchangeable or adjustable insert, which in at least a second element can be used or which within at least second element is arranged.
Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist wenigstens ein erstes Element zumindest teilweise hohl gestaltet.According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention at least a first element is at least partially hollow.
Wenigstens ein zweites Element weist vorzugsweise einen außenliegenden Außenoberflächenbereich auf, welcher unter vorbestimmten Gegebenheiten einen innenliegenden Innenoberflächenbereich wenigstens eines zweiten Elementes kontaktiert. Dieser Kontakt kann insbesondere bei vorbestimmten oder bei allen Relativstellungen zwischen dem ersten Element und dem zweiten Element gegeben sein, wobei der Flächeninhalt der kontaktierenden Fläche konstant oder veränderlich ist.At least one second element preferably has an external one Outer surface area which is below predetermined Conditions an internal inner surface area contacted at least a second element. This Contact can be made in particular at predetermined or at all relative positions between the first element and the second Element be given, the surface area of the contacting Area is constant or variable.
Bevorzugt ist wenigstens ein erstes Element axial beweglich innerhalb eines zweiten Elements angeordnet. Diese axiale Beweglichkeit ist insbesondere derart gestaltet, daß das zweite Element längsverschieblich innerhalb des ersten Elements angeordnet ist.At least one first element is preferably axially movable within arranged a second element. This axial mobility is particularly designed such that the second element arranged longitudinally displaceably within the first element is.
Besonders bevorzugt ist die Außenkontur wenigstens eines zweiten Elements mit einem Außengewinde versehen und die Innenkontur wenigstens eines ersten Elements mit einem Innengewinde, so daß das Außengewinde des zweiten Elements in das Innengewinde des ersten Elements eingreifen kann.The outer contour of at least one second is particularly preferred Elements are provided with an external thread and the internal contour at least a first element with an internal thread, so that the external thread of the second element into the internal thread of the first element can intervene.
Erfindungsgemäß ist insbesondere vorgesehen, daß die erste Oberfläche der Massagevorrichtung, welche bei der Massage die zu massierende Fläche kontaktiert, eine Oberfläche, wie Außenoberfläche, des ersten Elements ist. Wenigstens ein erstes Element ist, bevorzugt im Bereich seiner Außenoberfläche, und zwar insbesondere im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche der Massagenoppeneinrichtung bzw. der Massagevorrichtung, weicher gestaltet, als das zweite Element in einem vorbestimmten Außenoberflächenbereich dieses zweiten Elements. Dieser vorbestimmte Außenoberflächenbereich ist besonders bevorzugt ein Oberflächenbereich, welcher sich unter vorbestimmten Gegebenheiten gegen eine Innenoberfläche des ersten Elements abstützt, und zwar gegebenenfalls bei einer vorbestimmten Relativstellung zwischen dem ersten Element und dem zweiten Element in einem Bereich der Innenoberfläche des ersten Elements, welcher dem als weicher bezeichneten Außenoberflächenbereich dieses Elements zugeordnet ist.According to the invention it is particularly provided that the first Surface of the massage device, which during the massage surface to be massaged contacted, a surface such as outer surface, of the first element. At least a first element is, preferably in the area of its outer surface, namely especially in the area of the first surface of the massage knob device or the massage device, designed softer, as the second element in a predetermined outer surface area of this second element. This predetermined outer surface area is particularly preferably a surface area, which bumps against an inner surface under predetermined conditions supports the first element, if necessary at a predetermined relative position between the first Element and the second element in an area of the inner surface of the first element, which is referred to as softer Associated with the outer surface area of this element is.
Wenigstens ein erstes Element unterscheidet sich vorzugsweise von einem zweiten Element durch sein Material, wobei besonders bevorzugt das erste Element aus einem weicheren Material besteht als das zweite Element.At least one first element is preferably different of a second element through its material, being special preferably the first element consists of a softer material as the second element.
Das erste Element sowie das zweite Element ist jeweils aus einem oder aus verschiedenen Materialien gefertigt.The first element and the second element are each one or made of different materials.
Bevorzugt ist das erste und/oder das zweite Element aus Kunststoff, wie Polyethylen oder Polypropylen oder dergleichen, gefertigt. Besonders bevorzugt ist das erste und/oder das zweite Element aus einem Thermoplast und/oder Duroplast und/oder Elastomer gefertigt.The first and / or the second element is preferably made of plastic, such as polyethylene or polypropylene or the like. The first and / or the second is particularly preferred Element made of a thermoplastic and / or thermoset and / or elastomer manufactured.
Vorzugsweise weist das Material, aus welchem das erste Element gefertigt ist, wenigstens einen Werkstoffkennwert auf, welcher sich von einem Werkstoffkennwert des zweiten Elements unterscheidet. Preferably, the material from which the first element has is manufactured, at least one material characteristic, which differs from a material characteristic of the second element.
Bevorzugt ist wenigstens ein Oberflächenbereich der ersten Oberfläche der Massagenoppeneinrichtung im wesentlichen abgerundet gestaltet.At least one surface area of the first is preferred Surface of the massage knob device is substantially rounded designed.
Vorzugsweise ist wenigstens ein erstes Element eine im wesentlichen hohl gestaltete Noppe und wenigstens ein zweites Element dornartig gestaltet, wobei sich dieses zweite Element in den Hohlraum dieser Noppe erstreckt oder erstrecken kann. Die dornartige Gestaltung dieses zweiten Elements soll die Erfindung nicht hinsichtlich der Gestaltung der Oberflächenkontur des zweiten Elements beschränken.Preferably at least one first element is essentially one hollow knob and at least one second element designed like a thorn, with this second element in the Cavity this knob extends or can extend. The thorny The invention is intended to design this second element not with regard to the design of the surface contour of the limit the second element.
Insbesondere ist das zweite Element in der Richtung, in welcher es sich in die Noppe erstreckt, länger gestaltet, als in seinen Abmaßen der senkrecht zu dieser Richtung angeordneten Querschnittsfläche. Bevorzugt ist ferner, daß das zweite Element in der vorher erwähnten Richtung kürzer gestaltet ist als die Abmaße der benannten Querschnittsfläche.In particular, the second element is in the direction in which it extends into the pimple, is longer than its Dimensions of the cross-sectional area arranged perpendicular to this direction. It is further preferred that the second element in the previously mentioned direction is made shorter than the dimensions the specified cross-sectional area.
Besonders bevorzugt ist das zweite Element in das erste Element einführbar bzw. im ersten Element verstellbar, wobei bei unterschiedlicher Einführtiefe bzw. bei vorbestimmten unterschiedlichen Relativpositionen zwischen dem ersten Element und dem zweiten Element unterschiedliche Massagekennwerte wie (Ersatz)Härte und/oder (Ersatz)Elastizität oder dergleichen im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche gegeben sind.The second element is particularly preferred in the first element insertable or adjustable in the first element, with different Insertion depth or at predetermined different Relative positions between the first element and the second element different massage parameters like (Replacement) hardness and / or (replacement) elasticity or the like in Area of the first surface are given.
Eine bevorzugte erfindungsgemäße Massagevorrichtung weist eine Arretiereinrichtung auf, mittels welcher wenigstens ein erstes Element gegenüber wenigstens einem zweiten Element in einer vorbestimmten Relativposition gehalten und/oder arretiert werden kann. A preferred massage device according to the invention has a Locking device on, by means of which at least a first Element versus at least one second element in one predetermined relative position are held and / or locked can.
Besonders bevorzugt ist wenigstens ein zweites Element gegenüber wenigstens einem ersten Element bzw. innerhalb wenigstens eines ersten Elements in wenigstens einer vorbestimmten Relativstellung zwischen diesen Elementen klemmbar.At least one second element is particularly preferred at least a first element or within at least of a first element in at least one predetermined relative position clampable between these elements.
Besonders bevorzugt ist die Massagevorrichtung manuell betätigbar. Vorzugsweise ist die Massagevorrichtung mechanisch betätigbar. Besonders bevorzugt ist die Massagevorrichtung nicht-elektrisch betätigbar.The massage device is particularly preferably operable manually. The massage device can preferably be actuated mechanically. The massage device is particularly preferably non-electrical actuatable.
Vorzugsweise ist wenigstens ein Massagekennwert unabhängig von der Größe und/oder dem zeitlichen Verlauf der Energie- und/oder der Kraft einstellbar, welche bei der Massage in die Massagevorrichtung eingeleitet wird. Die Massagewirkung kann mittels der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung insbesondere derart eingestellt werden, daß eine unterschiedliche Massagewirkung gegeben ist bzw. eine unterschiedliche Massagewirkung sensitiv spürbar ist, wenn die Massagevorrichtung, gegebenenfalls manuell, mit einer vorbestimmten Energie und/oder Kraft versorgt wird und die Einstelleinrichtung in unterschiedlichen Einstellschaltstellungen geschaltet ist.At least one massage parameter is preferably independent of the size and / or the time course of the energy and / or the force adjustable, which during the massage into the massage device is initiated. The massage effect can be done by the massage device according to the invention in particular be set that a different massage effect is given or a different massage effect sensitive is noticeable when the massage device, if necessary manually, supplied with a predetermined energy and / or force and the setting device in different setting switch positions is switched.
Die Erfindung wird ferner gelöst durch ein Behältnis gemäß Anspruch
22.The invention is further achieved by a container according to
Erfindungsgemäß ist insbesondere ein Behältnis wie eine Duschgelflasche oder dergleichen vorgesehen, welche eine erfindungsgemäße Massagevorrichtung aufweist.According to the invention is in particular a container such as a shower gel bottle or the like provided which an inventive Has massage device.
Ein erfindungsgemäßes Behältnis ist mit oder ohne Deckel gestaltet, wobei die erfindungsgemäße Massagevorrichtung im Bereich einer Seitenwandung oder im Bereich des Behältnisbodens oder im Bereich des Behältnisdeckels oder an einer sonstigen Position angeordnet sein kann. A container according to the invention is designed with or without a lid, the massage device according to the invention in the area a side wall or in the area of the container bottom or in the area of the container lid or on another Position can be arranged.
Besonders bevorzugt ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß eine erfindungsgemäße Massagevorrichtung an einem Behältnis vorgesehen ist, welches als Duschgelflasche oder Shampooflasche oder als Seifenbehälter gestaltet ist, oder an einer sonstigen Flasche bzw. einem sonstigen Behältnis zur Aufnahme von Fluiden oder an einem Behälter zur Aufnahme von festen oder gasförmigen Stoffen.It is particularly preferably provided according to the invention that a Massage device according to the invention provided on a container which is as a shower gel bottle or shampoo bottle or is designed as a soap container, or on another bottle or another container for holding fluids or on a container for holding solid or gaseous Fabrics.
Die Erfindung soll durch die beispielhaften und bevorzugten Ausführungsformen nicht beschränkt werden.The invention is intended to be exemplified and preferred Embodiments are not limited.
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der Figuren näher erläutert, wobei hierdurch die Erfindung nicht beschränkt werden soll.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures, this does not limit the invention should.
Dabei zeigt:
- Fig. 1
- eine erste, beispielhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung in schematischer Explosionsansicht;
- Fig. 2
- eine Massagevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in einer ersten Stellung der Einstelleinrichtung, in welcher eine ersten Massagewirkung bewirkt wird;
- Fig. 3
- eine Massagevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in einer zweiten Stellung der Einstelleinrichtung, in welcher eine zweite Massagewirkung bewirkt wird; und
- Fig. 4
- eine Massagevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in einer dritten Stellung der Einstelleinrichtung, in welcher eine dritte Massagewirkung.
- Fig. 1
- a first exemplary embodiment of the invention in a schematic exploded view;
- Fig. 2
- a massage device according to Figure 1 in a first position of the adjusting device, in which a first massage effect is effected.
- Fig. 3
- a massage device according to Figure 1 in a second position of the adjusting device, in which a second massage effect is effected. and
- Fig. 4
- a massage device according to FIG. 1 in a third position of the adjusting device, in which a third massage effect.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Massagevorrichtung 1 mit einer
Massagenoppeneinrichtung 10, die eine erste Oberfläche 12
aufweist, sowie eine Einstelleinrichtung 14. 1 shows a massage device 1 according to the invention with a
Die Massagenoppeneinrichtung 10 weist eine Mehrzahl von Noppen
16 auf, welche sich von einem ersten Grundkörper 18 erstrecken
bzw. von einer ersten Oberfläche 20 dieses ersten
Grundkörpers 18 hervorstehen. Diese Noppen 16 sind im wesentlichen
zylindrisch gestaltet und weisen jeweils im Inneren einen
Hohlraum 22 auf. Am einen Ende weist die Noppe 16 eine Öffnung
24 auf, welche zum Hohlraum 22 eine Verbindung herstellt.The
An dem diesem Ende entgegengesetzten Ende ist der Hohlraum nach
außen abgeschlossen, indem die zylinderförmige Noppe 16 durch
eine konvex abgerundete Stirnfläche 26 begrenzt wird. Im Bereich
dieser konvexen Stirnfläche 26 ist eine erste Oberfläche
12 angeordnet, so daß ein Massageeffekt mittels der oberen
Enden der Noppe 16 erzielt werden kann.At the end opposite this end, the cavity is behind
completed by the
Diese Noppe 16 und/oder der erste Grundkörper 18 sind erste
Elemente.These
Die Gestaltung des ersten Grundkörpers 18 ist in der Ausführungsform
gemäß Fig. 1, welche in einer teilweise geschnittenen
Darstellung gezeigt ist, kastenförmig gestaltet, wobei die Noppen
16 auf einer oberen Fläche 26 angeordnet sind, und wobei
diese obere Fläche 26 quadratisch oder rechteckig geformt ist.
Die jeweils benachbarten Seitenflächen 28 sind jeweils senkrecht
zueinander sowie senkrecht zur oberen Fläche 26 des ersten
Grundkörpers 18 angeordnet.The design of the first base body 18 is in the embodiment
1, which is in a partially sectioned
Illustration is shown, box-shaped, the
Der erste Grundkörper 18 ist nach unten hin offen gestaltet, so
daß unten eine rechteckige oder quadratische Öffnung 30 gegeben
ist.The first base body 18 is open at the bottom, so
that given below a rectangular or
Ein zweiter Grundkörper 32 ist als rechteckige bzw. quadratische
Platte geformt und weist auf seiner oberen Fläche 34 zweite
Elemente 36 auf, welche stabförmig mit zylindrischem Querschnitt
geformt sind und von dem zweiten Grundkörper 32 hervorstehen.A
Diese zweiten Elemente können in die Öffnungen 24 bzw. die
Hohlräume 22 der Noppen 16 eingeführt werden und in diesen
Hohlräumen 22 axial verschoben werden.These second elements can be in the openings 24 and
Insbesondere sind die zweiten Elemente 36 derart dimensioniert,
daß ihre Außenkontur im wesentlichen den Konturen der Hohlräume
22 entspricht.In particular, the
Fig. 2 zeigt die geschnittene Ansicht gemäß Fig. 1 in einer
Schaltstellung, in welcher der zweite Grundkörper 32 innerhalb
des ersten Grundkörpers 18 aufgenommen wird, wobei die zweiten
Elemente 36 im wesentlichen außerhalb der Hohlräume 22 der Noppen
16 angeordnet sind.Fig. 2 shows the sectional view of FIG. 1 in a
Switch position in which the
In dieser in Fig. 2 gezeigten Schaltstellung werden die Noppen
16 im wesentlichen nicht durch die zweiten Elemente 36 verstärkt,
so daß eine verhältnismäßig hohe Beweglichkeit bzw.
Verformbarkeit der Noppen 16 gegeben ist und ein relativ
"weicher" Massageeffekt bewirkt wird.In this switching position shown in Fig. 2, the
Fig. 3 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 1
und Fig. 2 in teilgeschnittener Ansicht, wobei die zweiten Elemente
36 teilweise in die Hohlräume 22 der Noppen 16 eingefügt
sind, so daß die Beweglichkeit bzw. Verformbarkeit vermindert
bzw. die Steifigkeit der Noppen 16 erhöht ist und ein - im Vergleich
zur Darstellung gemäß Fig. 2 - "härterer" Massageeffekt
bewirkt wird.FIG. 3 shows the embodiment according to the invention according to FIG. 1
and FIG. 2 in a partially sectioned view, the
Fig. 4 zeigt die Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 1 bis 3 in teilgeschnittener
Ansicht, wobei die zweiten Elemente 36 im wesentlichen
vollständig in die Hohlräume 22 der Noppen 16 eingeführt
sind, so daß die Steifigkeit dieser Noppen bei der Massage erhöht
ist und der Massageeffekt "härter" im Vergleich zu den
Schaltstellungen gemäß Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 ist.Fig. 4 shows the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3 in a partially sectioned
View with the
Claims (22)
gekennzeichnet durch
wenigstens eine Einstelleinrichtung (14), mittels welcher wenigstens ein vorbestimmter Massagekennwert, wie die Härte und/oder Elastizität und/oder die Geometrie im Bereich der ersten Oberfläche (12) der Massagenoppeneinrichtung (10), einstellbar ist.Massage device which has at least one massage knob device (10) with at least one first surface (12) which contacts the surface to be massaged during a massage, a force being transferable between this first surface (12) of the massage knob device (10) and this surface to be massaged and a predetermined hardness and / or elasticity is given in the region of the first surface (12) of the massage knob device (10) which contacts the surface to be massaged during the massage,
marked by
at least one setting device (14) by means of which at least one predetermined massage parameter, such as the hardness and / or elasticity and / or the geometry in the region of the first surface (12) of the massage knob device (10), can be set.
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