Massaging device

Abstract

Disclosed are devices capable of performing a massage and wash on a scalp or massage on an affected area gently and effectively by a brush section or a treating section thereof. A plurality of projections are integrally formed on a surface of a flexible body plate of brush section, so that the projections are symmetrical with respect to an axis line A and an axis line D of the projection is perpendicular with the surface of the body plate. An edge of the body plate is fixed on a frame. A motor serving as a drive section is activated allowing a reciprocating drive means to repeatedly deform the body plate coupled thereto between an upwardly-deflected curved concave position and a downwardly-deflected curved convex position along the axis line A, thereby allowing each distance among a plurality of the projections to open and close-repeatedly to provide an repetitive action of kneading and pushing/stretching the scalp. Accordingly, the scalp massage and the scalp and hair wash are achieved.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be more readily understood by reference to the following description, taken with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a full sectional diagram viewed from a front side of a motor showing the first embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a full sectional diagram viewed from a lateral side of a motor showing the first embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a full sectional diagram showing a concave position of a body plate in the first embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a full sectional diagram showing a convex position of a body plate in the first embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a full sectional diagram showing a second embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a full sectional diagram showing a concave position of a body plate in a third embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a full sectional diagram showing a convex position of a body plate in the third embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a brush or treating section in a fourth embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an illustrative sectional view of a brush or treating section in the fourth embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the fifth embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the fifth embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a curved convex position of a body plate and its vicinity in the fifth embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a curved concave position of a body plate and its vicinity in the fifth embodiment according to the present invention.

Claims

1. A massaging device comprising: a treating section including: a body plate made of a flexible material; and a plurality of projections protruded in a direction intersecting with a surface of said body plate; and,a drive section, wherein a frame is attached to said drive section retaining a periphery of said body plate of said treating section under a condition where an orientation relative to said drive section is substantially fixed, and a reciprocating drive means for deflecting said body plate in a direction intersecting with a surface of said body plate is disposed in said drive section.

2. The massaging device according to claim 1, wherein at least a distal end section of said projection is made of a flexible material, and at least proximal end section is formed so that an angle relative to said body plate is kept virtually constant, regardless of deflection of said body plate.

3. The massaging device according to claim 2, wherein said frame is disposed to hold entirety of said periphery of said body plate.

4. A massaging device comprising: a treating section including: a body plate made of a flexible material; and a plurality of projections protruded in a direction intersecting with a surface of said body plate; and,a drive section, wherein a frame attached to said drive section retaining a periphery of said body plate of said treating section under a condition where an orientation relative to said drive section is substantially fixed, and a reciprocating drive means for deflecting said body plate in a direction intersecting with a surface of said body plate is disposed in said drive section;wherein assuming that an oscillatory direction of at the maximum amplitude section of said body plate is set as a central axis line, a plurality of said projections include first projections, each having an opposed surface, said opposed surfaces facing said central axis line and having a triangular shape with a side of a distal end tapered and with a side of a proximal end, which is connected to said body plate, widened gradually.

5. The massaging device according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of said first projections are spaced apart to oppose to each other with respect to said central axis line.

6. The massaging device according to claim 5, wherein said opposed surface recedes in a curved convex shape to make a distance from said central axis line to said distal end longer than that from said central axis line to said proximal end.

7. The massaging device according to claim 6, wherein said projections are substantially shaped to a triangular pyramid with surfaces integrally provided at both sides of said opposed surfaces.

8. The massaging device according to claim 5, wherein second projections are disposed on a circumferential section of said body plate, said second projection being formed to be higher than said first projection.

9. The massaging device according to claim 6, wherein second projections are disposed on a circumferential section of said body plate, said second projection being formed to be higher than said first projection.

10. The massaging device according to claim 7, wherein second projections are disposed on a circumferential section of said body plate, said second projection being formed to be higher than said first projection.

11. The massaging device according to claim 4, wherein a hollow section is formed within said first projection, and a communication section connecting said hollow section to an exterior is disposed in said opposed surface.

12. The massaging device according to claim 5, wherein a hollow section is formed within said first projection, and a communication section connecting said hollow section to an exterior is disposed in said opposed surface.

13. The massaging device according to claim 6, wherein a hollow section is formed within said first projection, and a communication section connecting said hollow section to an exterior is disposed in said opposed surface.

14. The massaging device according to claim 7, wherein a hollow section is formed within said first projection, and a communication section connecting said hollow section to an exterior is disposed in said opposed surface.