JPH1057506A - Lean figure promoting electric stimulative method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a figure promoting electric stimulative method by which the health improving/leading effect can be easily and securely achieved to many persons who desire the lean figure at the request of good health and beauty culture by using electric stimulation that has been properly restricted and controlled. SOLUTION: A pair of directors 1A, 1B are contactedly held in the vicinity of a flank of the human body, and an a A.C. weak voltage of a frequency of 4kHz to 6kHz and for a period of duration of approximately 200ms is repeatedly and continuously applied between the directors 1A and 1B at the rate of 20 to 40 times per minute for the time of 10 to 20 minutes by means of an external electric stimulative apparatus. For the A.C. weak voltage, that which causes an A.C. constant current may be used. As the leading elements 1A, 1B, suction directors 1A, 1B whose electrodes are housed inside the respective half-opened sealed vessels for fitting to the human body and whose electrodes are brought into contact with the neighborhood of the flank of the human body by applying a negative pressure by means of a suction means that has been connected to the sealed vessel through a flexible pipe 2 may be used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the use of weak electrical stimulation to moderately activate muscles of a living body to consume unnecessary triglyceride, thereby achieving slimming and achieving a healthy physical condition. The present invention relates to a slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method capable of obtaining a so-called slimming / manipulating effect.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to maintain the health of a living body, various types of magnetic or electric stimulators have been used. Although a low-frequency massage device or the like for relieving stiff shoulders is widely known, an electric stimulator is also widely used for other therapeutic purposes.

[0003] Excessive obesity is a serious threat to health. It is known that not only a large burden is imposed on the lower back and other parts of the body, but also a load on internal organs such as the heart is increased and other problems are induced. Have been. Therefore,
Needless to say, it is desirable to keep the body weight as close as possible to maintain good health.

[0004] However, in the modern living environment, in general, calorie intake through meals and the like is excessive, while there is little opportunity for physical activity. As a result, a large number of people exceed the appropriate weight. However, there are quite a few people who are aware of the need for weight loss and physical conditioning from the viewpoint of health care, but are not willing to do so because they are not able to take the time or find an appropriate method.

[0005] In addition, among women, from the viewpoint of beauty,
Although there is a strong emphasis on weight loss and slimming, easily reducing food intake excessively (so-called dieting) is considered an anomalous measure, which may in turn result in poor health, doctors and other advisors It is necessary to exercise caution while practicing with sufficient communication. In the first place,
It is said that it is originally desirable to achieve such slimming by exercising proper energy consumption by exercise or the like in parallel with a healthy diet.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION As described above, the present invention is intended to achieve appropriate weight loss and moderate slimming due to health and cosmetic demands, but it does not work as expected but without the current situation. With the aim of proposing a slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method that uses weak electrical stimulation that can be easily practiced by anyone, and that can reliably increase the manipulative and slimming effects, in view of the fact that there are many people who are content with it. It is a thing.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a method for promoting slimming according to the present invention comprises a pair of conductors which are brought into contact with the vicinity of the side abdomen of a human body and are held. An AC weak voltage having a frequency of 4 to 6 kHz and a duration of about 200 ms is repeatedly and continuously applied between the daughters at a rate of 20 to 40 times per minute for 10 to 20 minutes. .

Further, the AC weak voltage used is an AC constant current. Further, the conductor is configured to house an electrode in a half-opened sealed container, is mounted on a human body, and applies a negative pressure to the sealed container by a suction means connected through a flexible pipe to thereby place the electrode on the side. A suction guide to be brought into contact with the vicinity of the abdomen may be used. In addition, a natural vegetable oil is applied to the electrode so that the electrode is brought into contact with a predetermined portion, so that the effect can be enhanced.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The method of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the method of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating another embodiment. FIG. 1 (c) is a waveform diagram illustrating an applied voltage waveform according to the method of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (d) is a diagram illustrating a process of applying a voltage according to the method of the present invention.

According to the present invention, the vicinity of the flank of a subject (therapist) who lies down in a comfortable posture such as a supine position is minimized from both sides by a stimulus waveform voltage of a predetermined parameter for obtaining a remarkable slimming effect which will be described in more detail later. Time Stimulates in a predetermined range of cycles, promotes effective exercise by gentle muscle contraction and relaxation, and repeats it for an appropriate period of time, consuming and reducing neutral fats, etc., which are extremely difficult to reduce by ordinary means It is intended to achieve slimming and manipulative treatment.

[0011] For this purpose, a pair of conductors are held in contact with the vicinity of the flank of the human body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 (a), the guides (1A) and (1
B) is attached (adsorption). At this time, water or hot water is applied to the electrode contact portion to make it easier for electricity to flow. Natural vegetable oils may be applied. The conductors (1A, 1B) shown in the figure are suction-type conductors utilizing negative pressure, and are connected to external suction devices (not shown) and electric stimulators (not shown) via a connecting tube (2) which is hollow and also serves as a conductor. I have. FIG. 5 (a) is a perspective view showing the entire suction type guide (1A, 1B).

The adsorption type guide (1A) is provided with an electrode (32) inside a substantially semi-spherical half-open hermetically sealed container (31) made of flexible rubber or synthetic resin having appropriate rigidity. However, the inner space of the sealed container communicates with the central narrow hole of the connecting pipe (2). The electrode (32) is connected to a conductor incorporated in the connecting pipe (2). A connector (CN) is attached to the base end of the connecting pipe (2), and a central fine hole is opened on one surface and terminal pins to which conductors are connected are arranged. The fluid circuit and the electric circuit are formed simultaneously by connecting this connector (CN) to a pair of connector terminals provided on the side surface or the back surface of the electric stimulator.

An electrical stimulator is an electronic device that produces a desired electrical stimulus output and provides a source of negative pressure (a suction pump). FIG. 2 is a front perspective view showing the appearance of one embodiment of the electric stimulator, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the internal configuration thereof.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electric stimulator (100) is a flat, substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing in which an electronic circuit is housed, and the upper surface of the housing is an inclined operation surface. On the operation surface, a number of push button switches (16a) with indications for operation, a variable dial (16b) for continuously adjusting output, and setting of the state and operation of the device. It has a numerical display (17a) using 7-segment LEDs to display the contents, and an LED lamp (17b) for blinking the operation timing and the like.
A connection terminal for connecting a conductor, a socket for connecting to a commercial power supply, a power switch, and the like are arranged on the rear surface of the apparatus.

An exemplary electric stimulator (100) includes a programmable oscillator (11) capable of generating a desired plurality of continuous alternating currents and a direct current of an arbitrary polarity, and an oscillator (11) connected to an output of the oscillator (11). Is provided with a gate circuit (12) capable of amplitude-modulating the output. The oscillator (11) and the gate circuit (12) are controlled by the control unit (1
The operation is controlled by 5). The oscillator (11) generates a constant-amplitude AC wave including at least a frequency band of 4 to 6 kilohertz (kHz). In the embodiment, an AC wave of 200 Hz (Hz) can be output. If it is desired that the apparatus can be used for other purposes such as low-frequency treatment having a similar use form, a corresponding frequency output can be provided.

The gate circuit (12) is a circuit for amplitude-modulating the output of the oscillator (11), and can be configured using an AND gate circuit or an analog switch by a logic IC.
In the gate circuit (12), the output waveform from the oscillation circuit (11) has a duration of 200 to 40 times per minute at regular intervals.
Amplitude modulation is performed so as to pass as an AC weak voltage of about ms. In this way, a pulse train having a period of 3 to 6 seconds is obtained. In the present invention, this pulse train is applied to the flank of the human body for 10 to 20 minutes. The control of the application time is also performed by the control unit
This is possible by controlling the gate circuit (12).

In particular, a waveform in which the rising and falling edges of the modulated wave are inclined by using an analog switch for the gate portion,
That is, it is preferable to obtain a one-side trapezoidal waveform, which is preferable because it does not give a subject a feeling of pain. This waveform can be easily realized by giving the analog switch a large time constant. Of course, it can be realized by making the gate control waveform itself trapezoidal.

The output of the gate circuit (12) is sufficiently suppressed to a safe low voltage to enhance safety. In the embodiment, a security circuit (not shown) for limiting the output current to 50 mA or less is added. The modulation output from the gate circuit (12) is connected to the constant current circuit (13) and is input to the selector (14).

The constant current generating circuit (13) supplies a minute current having a value corresponding to the input voltage waveform regardless of the load impedance (therefore, the output voltage itself depends on the load, that is, the state of the subject and the state of mounting of the conductor). (Alternating according to the current) (AC constant current), and its output is connected to the selector (14). The selector (14) is connected to connection terminals (T1) and (T2) to which a conductor is connected, and is controlled by the control unit (15) to output the gate circuit (12) or the constant current circuit (13). Output to the connection terminals (T1, T2) selectively.

The electric stimulator (100) includes an operation unit (16), and includes a push button switch (16a) and a variable dial (1).
The operator's instruction is transmitted to the control unit (15) according to 6b). A display unit (17) is also connected to the control unit (15).
D) It is displayed visually with a lamp or the like. The suction device (20) connected to the control unit (15) generates an adjustable negative pressure in the range of 50 to 150 mbar and communicates with the connection terminal in a fluid circuit, and communicates this negative pressure to the communication pipe (2). To the suction-type guide through the, so that the guide is sucked to the human body mounting site. The power supply unit (18) transforms and rectifies commercial power and supplies power to each unit of the device.

FIG. 4 shows the distribution of outputs in the above-described apparatus and the voltage waveforms at various components. FIG. 4A shows an output distribution example preferable for obtaining a slimming / manipulating effect that can be generated by using the apparatus of the embodiment. In this output example, first, a continuous wave of 200 Hz is applied for a time Tp (for example, 3 minutes)
Output (applied to a predetermined portion), and then apply the above-mentioned main modulation pulse (for example, 5 kHz alternating current, 200 ms in duration, and a repetition period of 2 seconds) for a time Tm (for example, 15 minutes). Continuous wave for a time Te (for example, 2 minutes)
Apply. By applying a continuous wave of 200 Hz before and after, the subject hardly feels discomfort or pain when applying the pulse wave.

FIG. 4B shows a programmable oscillator.
The output waveform of (11) is shown. This oscillator can obtain an AC output of a desired frequency such as a continuous wave (fm) of 5 kHz or a continuous wave (fs) of 200 Hz under the control of the control unit.
(C) in FIG. 4 shows an output waveform input from the control unit to the gate circuit (12) to obtain a modulation pulse. The waveform is a rectangular pulse G having a duration Tc (for example, 200 ms).
are continuously output at a repetition period Tr (for example, 2 seconds) for a time Tm (for example, 15 minutes).

FIG. 4D shows the waveform of the modulated pulse output from the gate circuit 12 at a frequency of 200 Hz.
, Modulation pulses Pn and Pn + having a duration Tc (200 ms).
Are continuous time Tm with repetition period Tr (2 seconds)
(15 minutes). The output may be used as it is, but as a constant current alternating current that is not affected by load impedance by the constant current circuit (13), the conductor (1A, 1B) is output from the output terminal (T1, T2) via the selector (14) And supplied to the vicinity of the flank of the subject (H).

In response to the application of the modulated pulse train, the subject is repeatedly urged to perform a gentle whole-body exercise. As a result, the energy consumption is substantially equivalent to the amount of exercise performed 100 to 150 times in the abdominal muscles for 10 minutes, and even the consumption of neutral fat is achieved.・ It will decrease and the slimming / manipulation effect will increase.

The slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method of the present invention provides an effective electrical stimulus for slimming and manipulating the human body by using, for example, the above-described electrical stimulator, and a pair of conductors are placed near the flanks of the human body. While holding the contact, an AC weak voltage having a frequency of 4 to 6 kHz and a duration of about 200 ms is applied between the conductors by an external electric stimulator,
By applying repeatedly and continuously at a rate of 20 to 40 times per minute for 10 to 20 minutes, a slimming promoting effect and a manipulative effect are obtained.

A stable effect can be expected by using an AC weak current as the AC weak voltage. Also,
An electrode is accommodated in a half-opened sealed container, and is attached to a human body. The negative electrode is applied to the closed container by a suction means connected through a flexible pipe to thereby place the electrode on a predetermined portion of the human body. The use of the suction guide contacting the surface ensures a stable mounting state and a reliable effect. Further, by applying a natural vegetable oil to the electrode and bringing the electrode into contact with a predetermined site, the effect can be enhanced.

An example of actual application will be described below. The subject lies down on a bed or the like in a comfortable posture such as lying on his back, and first, a pair of guides are brought into contact with and held near the side of the subject.
In the case of using a suction type guide, the suction device (20) is operated to maintain the inside of the cup (sealed container: 31) of the guide at a negative pressure of about 50 to 150 mbars, thereby connecting the guide (1A, 1B). The electrode (32) is brought into contact with the mounting portion by suction, and can be reliably held.

Next, an electric stimulator (100) is used to preliminarily provide a 200 Hz voltage between the conductors (between the electrodes) whose amplitude has been appropriately suppressed.
After applying a continuous wave of about 3 minutes, a weak AC voltage having a component frequency of 4 to 6 kHz and a duration of about 200 ms set at an appropriate intensity (current value or amplitude) for 20 to 40 times per minute is applied. The application is repeated continuously at a rate of 10 to 20 minutes. Finally, a continuous wave of 200 Hz is applied again for about 2 minutes to complete one process.

In the above example, one slimming promotion process takes about 20
Minutes. The effect is effectively exhibited by repeating the slimming process every day or every other day about 5 to 6 times as necessary. In addition, when natural vegetable oil was applied to the electrode and brought into contact with a predetermined site, a tendency to promote the slimming effect was recognized.

The parameters and application time of the applied electric pulse effective in the method of the present invention described above are as follows.
There are special circumstances where it is difficult to find the exact optimal value. In other words, it is completely different from the experiment of electrical phenomena and the confirmation of mechanical effects, it is almost impossible to repeat the experiment under the same conditions, there are few cases that can be regarded as the same, and it is difficult to quantify the effects. is there. However, based on the inventor's many years of experience and experience, each of the above-mentioned condition ranges includes the median value at which slimming can be effectively obtained, and significantly limits the range at which practical effects can be obtained. It is of great significance as an example of a range in which safety that is physiologically sufficient or more can be expected. Incidentally, the center value of each of the above ranges, that is, a component frequency of 5 kHz and a duration of 20
Applying an AC pulse of 0 ms 30 times per minute is considered to be very close to the optimum condition, and a good result is actually obtained by weak electrical stimulation for 15 minutes or more under the same condition.

The conductor used in the method of the present invention is not limited to the above example, but may be any type as long as it can appropriately apply the electric stimulus and can surely hold it during the application. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), a plate-shaped electrode (33) such as a metal plate or conductive rubber is wrapped in a cloth bag-shaped pouch (35).
A ′) may be used. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), a pair of conductors (1A ′, 1B ′) is positioned near the side of the subject and covered with an appropriate band (3). Alternatively, the contact and holding may be performed. The band (3) is made of a cloth with rubber that can be expanded and contracted moderately, using a velcro joint (3a).
Close the abdomen and stop.

[0032]

As described above, in the slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method of the present invention, a pair of conductors are brought into contact with and held in the vicinity of the side abdomen of the human body, and a frequency of 4 is applied between the conductors by an external electrical stimulation device. An AC weak voltage of kilohertz to 6 kilohertz and a duration of about 200 ms is applied 20 to 40 times per minute.
It is applied repeatedly and continuously for 10 to 20 minutes at the rate of times, so it is easy and reliable for many people who want slimming due to health and beauty requirements. It is an effective help to achieve the effect.

The use of a constant AC current as the weak AC voltage makes it possible to achieve a certain effect and at the same time ensure safety. Furthermore, the use of the above-described suction guide for the guide allows secure and suitable mounting. A higher effect can be expected by applying a natural vegetable oil to the electrode and bringing it into contact with a predetermined site.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (c) is a waveform diagram of a related electrical stimulation output. FIG. 1 (d) is a diagram showing an example of an electrical stimulus application procedure.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view showing an electric stimulator according to the method of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of an electric circuit configuration of the electric stimulator according to the method of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A to 4D are waveform diagrams showing outputs in an exemplary electric stimulator and main waveforms in each section.

5 (a) and 5 (b) are external views of a conductor according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1A, 1B)… (suction) guide, (1A ′, 1B ′)… guide, (2)… flexible pipe, (20)… suction means, (31)… sealed container, (32)… Electrodes, (100) ... electrical stimulator.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A pair of conductors (1A, 1B) are brought into contact with and held near the flank of a human body, and a frequency of 4 kHz or less is applied between said conductors (1A, 1B) by an external electric stimulator (100). A slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method characterized in that a weak alternating voltage of 6 kHz and a duration of about 200 ms is repeatedly and continuously applied at a rate of 20 to 40 times per minute for 10 to 20 minutes. . 2. The slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method according to claim 1, wherein the AC weak voltage is an AC constant current. An electrode (32) is housed in the conductor in a substantially hemispherical sealed container (31), mounted on a human body, and connected to the sealed container via a flexible pipe (2). 3. A suction guide (1A, 1B), wherein a suction pressure is applied by a suction means (20) to bring the electrode (32) into contact with the vicinity of the abdomen of the human body. Slimming promoting electrical stimulation method. 4. The slimming-promoting electrical stimulation method according to claim 1, wherein a natural vegetable oil is applied to the electrode (32) to bring the electrode into contact with a predetermined portion.