MECHANICAL MASSAGING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: massaging apparatus has massaging rolls 5, handle 2, pair of spindles 4 onto which massaging rolls 5 are put for rotation, and joining unit 1 to which are connected handle pin 3 and pair of spindles 4 with massaging rolls 5. According to first version, massaging rolls 5 are arranged for displacement along their spindles 4 for distance proportional to force required for pressing of massaging rolls to patient's body. According to second version, spindles 4 of massaging rolls 5 are connected to joining unit 1 for rotation around pin arranged in joining unit cavity, where device for adjusting angle between spindles 4 of massaging rolls 5 is located. Massaging apparatus may be used in medicine, as well as in home conditions as curing and prophylactic means. EFFECT: simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 6 cl, 5 dwg