Vending machines and devices that sell goods and services without the participation of sellers have firmly entered the everyday life of modern man. They are installed in many public places - shopping centers, offices, airports, railway stations, enterprises, etc. Customers are offered hot and cold drinks, drinking yoghurts and chocolates, sandwiches and curds, and much more. In addition, after paying, you can buy some health and pleasure by using a special chair and getting a short relaxation session. For enterprising people, such systems are also of particular interest. Indeed, after installing several chairs with bill acceptors, you can get a small, but reliable and simple business.
Various models of massage chairs equipped with vending devices are presented on the Russian market. This review introduces the basics of operation, advantages and disadvantages, as well as the criteria for choosing suitable devices that will not allow you to make annoying mistakes when buying them.
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A massage chair with a bill acceptor is a kind of device for performing hardware massage, equipped with a payment acceptance system and installed in a public place.
The main purposes of such a device are to enjoy the waiting time during the wellness session for users, as well as to generate income for the owners. With its help, blood circulation improves, fatigue is relieved, muscle and headaches go away, irritability disappears and mood improves.
Installation locations:
It should be remembered that therapeutic functions are not performed in a public place!
The unit looks like a massive chair, equipped with rotating elements built into the seat, backrest, footrest and headrests, which are driven by special mechanisms. The control system, using sensors, sensors and scanners, analyzes the state of the user to set the program in accordance with the duration of the session paid through the vending device.
The device works on a principle similar to the movements of the massage therapist's fingers. Tapping, patting, stretching and other manipulations are performed with the possibility of changing their intensity.
Main components:
1. Motor.
Provides movement of massage heads and rollers. As a rule, there are three motors in the system for overload protection. Two of them are for rotational movement and pressing the roller system, and the third one moves the rollers up/down. The more motors, the more diverse movements. However, this increases the price significantly.
2. Rollers and heads.
Installed under the upholstery and mimic the fingers of a massage therapist. Silicone or nano-silicone products in an amount of at least four are considered optimal. They are selected taking into account the anatomical structure of the human body, and their movement is a precisely calculated process using special carriages:
3. Air cushions and vibration mechanism.
In the inflated state, they create a feeling of crimping and fixing the limbs during processing with rollers. The vibration system creates a light high-frequency jolt to provide pleasant sensations and spread them throughout the body.
4. Computer.
Provides adjustment and control of the massage process. Allows you to select work options according to the weight, height and build of the user with automatic adjustment of the protrusion length of the heads and rollers.
5. Bill acceptor.
It allows you to accept cash, determine its denomination, verify its authenticity, store it in a metal stacker, and also give a signal to an executive device to provide a paid service.
6. Additional elements.
Provide comfort for users:
The main material is usually eco-leather, which can withstand increased loads, premium models are often upholstered with natural leather.
The device is capable of performing various massage techniques:
The functionality of products is determined by a set of special devices.
1. Standard - performing at least five techniques, including vibration, tapping, tapping, kneading, shiatsu. The package includes air cushions, mechanisms for autonomous study of feet and legs, counters of anthropological indicators and time.
2. Premium - additional features to the standard functionality:
As a rule, video displays and MP-3 players are not installed on vending machines in order to save money.If they are installed in secure premises, large screens, aquariums, music centers, etc. are placed opposite the seats.
Indisputable advantages of the equipment:
Sessions allow you to adjust the spine, increase blood circulation, improve oxygen saturation, promote the removal of toxins and toxins, and also give you great health.
If there are a number of contraindications, you should refuse a session in a chair with a bill acceptor. These include:
In addition, procedures are contraindicated for women during menstruation, early pregnancy, after childbirth.
Before buying expensive equipment, experts recommend paying attention to the following points:
Popular models can be purchased at specialized salons of official representatives or dealers of manufacturers of such equipment. The products offered there are carefully checked to prevent low-quality products from entering the market. At the same time, managers will give valuable advice and recommendations - what are they, how to use, how much it costs, which company is better.
A suitable unit can be ordered online in the manufacturer's online store or on the pages of the largest aggregators, such as AliExpress or Yandex.Market. Commodity cards for devices contain descriptions, specifications, photos and user reviews for any models and novelties.
The rating of high-quality devices was developed based on the opinions of customers who left reviews on the Internet. The popularity of models is due to functionality, technical parameters, user ratings, as well as price.
The review includes ratings among the best products in the budget segment at a price of up to 100,000 rubles, as well as prestigious models worth more than 100,000 rubles.
Brand: Rongtai.
The country of origin is China.
A popular model for relieving fatigue and relaxation, installed in public places and equipped with a bill acceptor. In automatic mode, various types of hardware study of the shoulders and collar zone, lower back, buttocks and hips, as well as calf muscles are available, which allow not only to relieve fatigue, but also to perform timely prevention of the state of the body. A comfortable position in the chair is adjusted using the control buttons and the built-in informative display; after the end of the session, the device returns to its original state. The duration depends on the payment for the session in the amount of up to 150 rubles in banknotes of various denominations.
Price - from 79,000 rubles.
Brand - AllRest.
The country of origin is China.
Robust model for five standard functions that can be adjusted by changing the width and speed of the rollers.Operation modes are controlled from a convenient remote control with an LCD screen. There are 11 compression pads built into the legroom and seat. Zones of study - calves, lower back, back, collar. The duration of the impact is limited only by the money deposited in the bill acceptor. The receiving unit is equipped with independent locks against burglary.
Price - from 70,000 rubles.
Brand - OTO.
The country of origin is Singapore.
A mobile product specially designed for the organization of a vending business for the provision of massage services. Along with providing relaxation of the back muscles, it helps to increase the income from using while waiting in line at the hotel, sauna, beauty salon, etc. Using the ergonomic control panel, you can change the area of study or other parameters. The rollers are controlled by the "Down" and "Up" buttons. There are three automatic modes for the lower or upper back, as well as its entire surface. Four wellness programs are available. You can set up five modes for the cost of sessions: VIP, Standard, Economy, Medium, Sochi. A warranty of up to six months is provided for commercial use with subsequent technical support.
Price - from 45,000 rubles.
Video cape OTO e-LUX EL-868, which functionally repeats the vending device:
Brand - iRest.
The country of origin is China.
A popular model with wooden armrests, giving the product a more elegant look and vandal resistance. A set of soft massagers with vertical movement on four rollers. Five types of emulation massage are available: kneading, tapping, shaking, kneading parallel with shaking, and shiatsu. The functionality provides for automatic and manual massage of the upper body. Compressed air sessions use the air sacs in the calf support and seat cushion. Masseurs in the shoulder area can be adjusted with the memorization of five modes. Automatic return of the leg and back massagers to their original position. The payment module consists of a bill acceptor, a compartment for money, an indicator and a control panel with the ability to accept various denominations.
Price - from 87,100 rubles.
Video review iRest SL-A05:
Brand - EGO (Singapore).
Producing countries - Malaysia, China, Singapore.
A compact model for getting rid of fatigue and relaxation in public places for a small amount of money brought into the bill acceptor. The presence of five built-in automatic programs and five types of massage allows you to choose the most suitable mode for relaxation, relieving fatigue, calming, awakening or good sleep. The mechanism of silicone rollers provides study of the entire body from the back of the head to the feet. Air massage improves blood circulation, affecting the entire body from the feet to the shins, from the palms to the shoulders. Thanks to the point (acupuncture) massage of the hands and shoulders, the accumulated negative energy is removed. In zero gravity mode, the body gets the most comfortable position and complete relaxation.
Price - from 119,000 rubles.
Brand - Sensa (Germany).
The country of origin is China.
Commercial model for placement in places with high traffic for the provision of paid massage services - in shopping centers, beauty salons, fitness clubs. The presence of a built-in bill acceptor in the arm of the chair is the only difference from a similar product for home use. It has one automatic program with the possibility of individual adjustment at the request of the user.The client can adjust the speed and intensity of the roller mechanism, the width of the back coverage, the choice of massage techniques. Settings are made automatically using the control panel. User weight is limited to 120 kg, maximum height is 190 cm. Warranty period is 1 year.
Price - from 139,400 rubles.
Brand - US MEDICA (USA).
The country of origin is China.
A compact product specially designed for beauty salons, SPA centers, massage establishments for relaxation and recovery. Great as an additional treatment before or after the main workout, as well as a way to warm up or relax. With the help of a six-roller mechanism, it is possible to carry out four types of massage: tapping, light warm-up, a combination of tapping and warm-up, as well as shiatsu. Small dimensions allow you to install with good space savings. During operation, no warning signals are emitted, and there is practically no noise. Looks great in the interior of the room. Power - 190 watts. Permissible user weight 120 kg. Warranty period 1 year.
Price - from 125,000 rubles.
Brand - National (Japan).
The country of origin is China.
A model by a Japanese developer from a Chinese manufacturer to be placed in public places in order to generate income from the provision of massage services. It is planned to carry out automatic or manual massage of the upper body in three modes - fixed, partial and full. The client can choose any type of study: compression, vibration or 3D Zero. Three positions are available on request - for the back and lower back, neck and shoulders, upper part. The working mechanism consists of eight rollers. The weight of the product is 63 kg. The manufacturer declares a guarantee of 10 years. The built-in bill acceptor provides reliable protection of the deposited money.
Price - from 135,000 rubles.
To obtain a positive effect, you must follow the operating rules specified in the instructions.
Stimulation of the thoracic and cervical spine is performed stronger in a horizontal position, the lumbar zone - in a vertical position.
If discomfort occurs, you can manually adjust the settings.
The best result can be achieved in loose clothing made from natural material.
Not recommended:
Happy massage. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!