(1) Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a dual use massage chair, which mainly includes inflatable and deflatable air bags and bladders between a seat, a back frame and a massage mechanism. The air bags and the bladders may be inflated and deflated respectively or simultaneously in conjunction with recovering springs for pulling the massage mechanism so that the massage chair can serve as the comfortable sofa and provide the typical massage function.
(2) Description of the Prior Art
Modern human beings have aches on necks, shoulders and backs due to working conditions, abnormal daily life and the lack of the proper exercise. In addition, the diet is getting more and more tasteful, and too much fat has been eaten. Thus, the body function is getting worse, and some diseases of civilization bother many people. Under the concept of health maintenance, various massage centers emphasizing health have been gradually established. Pressing acupuncture points can circulate the blood and relax the muscles to make the user feel comfortable while eliminating the fatigue of work and improving various aches caused by poor postures. This is a great gospel to the busy modern human beings. In addition, some manufacturers have provided various massage apparatuses according to personal and family demands.
Among various massage apparatuses and massage methods available in the market, massage bars, massagers, massage chair mats and multi-function massage chairs are frequently seen. In addition, the user may choose a professional massage center to do the professional massage. These different methods can indeed achieve different massage effects. The massage bar or the massager is usually composed of simple members to locally massage the body by way of vibration or knocking. However, the effect thereof is not significant under the limitation of the structural function.
The massage chair mat is mainly designed according to the requirements of the drivers. The massage chair mat can be easily placed on the original chair for massage, but still has the limited function for temporarily easing the fatigue. If the driver wants to be massaged by the professional in the massage center, he or she has to pay a lot of money and time.
It is preferred to massage the whole body to achieve the predetermined effect. Thus, some manufacturers continuously develop multi-function massage chairs to meet the requirements of consumers. This kind of massage chair can massage the whole body in multiple modes, and can press and knock the neck, the shoulders, the back, the buttock, and the legs to eliminate the fatigue and improve the ached portions so as to loose the body and the spirit. In addition, the massage chair can ease the fatigue and aches of the old man. However, most people may enjoy the excellent massage in the comfortable massage chair and unwittingly fall asleep or close the eyes to take a rest. After the massage procedure ends, the massage rollers of the mechanism are stopped and still in contact with the body. Thus, the user may feel uncomfortable and leave the massage chair. So, the massage chair cannot provide the same comfortable function as the typical sofa chair, and still has to be improved.
In view of the drawback of the typical massage chair, the inventor has done a lot of research to invent a dual use massage chair according to the experience and the technology. The main object is to provide the massage function of the massage chair and the comfortable function in the comfortable sofa formed by the inflatable air bags and bladders. Thus, the comfortable property and the utility can be enhanced.
Another object of the invention is to inflate or deflate the bladders and the air bags in the massage chair respectively or simultaneously in conjunction with the structural function design to achieve the better massage and comfortable seating effects.
Further aspects, objects, and desirable features of the invention will be better understood from the detailed description and drawings that follow in which various embodiments of the disclosed invention are illustrated by way of examples.
The structure, technological means and effect of the present invention will be described in conjunction with several embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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In summary, the dual use massage chair 10 of the present invention has the excellent utility.
New characteristics and advantages of the invention covered by this document have been set forth in the foregoing description. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention. Changes in methods, shapes, structures or devices may be made in details without exceeding the scope of the invention by those who are skilled in the art. The scope of the invention is, of course, defined in the language in which the appended claims are expressed.
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