Abstract: A massaging device capable of easily achieving a reclining operation. The massaging device of the present invention includes a base supporting a seat and a backrest rotatable about a pivot axis about a limited angular range. Mounted within the backrest is a massaging mechanism which includes an applicator giving a massaging action to a user. A pair of armrests extend on opposite sides of the seat and the backrest. The massaging device includes a reclining mechanism for selectively holding the backrest at a position about the pivot axis within the angular range and permitting the bracket to rotate about the pivot axis within the angular range. A handle, which is connected to actuate the reclining mechanism for permitting the backrest to rotate, is mounted on a lower surface of one of the armrests at a location upwardly of the seat.

Abstract: A massaging device having a massaging mechanism which is incorporated in a supporting structure of a user's body for applying a massage action from an applicator to the user's body. The supporting structure has a frame with an opening within which the applicator is located to give the massage action through a cover sheet stretched over the frame. The frame has a pair of side members which define therebetween the opening and are connected to opposite ends of the cover sheet. The ends of the cover sheet are each bifurcated to have a pair of outer and inner extensions provided respectively with outer and inner catches. Each side member is formed on its rear surface with a pair of outer and inner hooks for detachable engagement respectively with the outer and inner catches.

Abstract: In a lounger-type massage machine, a back support is reclinable relative to a seat. There is provided a leg rest which is movable between a retracted position where the leg rest is retracted to be held below the seat and a projected position where the leg rest is extended outwardly in front of the seat. A sheet is extended to cover the seat and the leg rest. There is provided a looseness prevention mechanism which pulls an end of the sheet inwardly so as to prevent the loosening of the sheet in both the retracted position and the projected position of the leg rest.

Abstract: A chair type massaging apparatus comprising: a seat; a footrest which is pivotally mounted on a front end portion of the seat; a pivotal member for pivoting the footrest between a projecting position at which the footrest is substantially horizontally projected forwardly of the seat and a retractive position at which the footrest is retracted below the seat substantially vertically; an operating lever for actuating the pivotal member and a locking portion for effecting or cancelling locking of the footrest at a predetermined pivotal angle between the projecting position and the retractive position, which is provided on the operating lever.