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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2007
Souichirou Mizoguchi, Hikone, JP;
Junji Nakamura, Hikone, JP;
Masatoshi Dairin, Hikone, JP;
Munekiyo Ikebe, Hikone, JP;
Masahiro Kirigaya, Kyotanabe, JP;
Souichirou Mizoguchi, Hikone, JP;
Junji Nakamura, Hikone, JP;
Masatoshi Dairin, Hikone, JP;
Munekiyo Ikebe, Hikone, JP;
Masahiro Kirigaya, Kyotanabe, JP;
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A pressure-sensing massage machine that resolves the problems of difficult assembly and adjustment and the occurrence of operational errors common to a sensing mechanism that uses many components and devices. The massage machine of the present invention is able to monitor the pressure applied to the massage recipient by a motor-driven movably extending massaging member. A flexible member is provided in the transmission located between the massage member and the motor that drives the massage member, and a pressure sensing mechanism monitors the pressure applied to the massage recipient through the flexible displacement of the flexible member.