WO2021106398A1 - Supporter device - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
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- An object of the present invention is to provide a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and in particular, to provide a supporter device capable of performing training and massage while protecting the body.
- a supporter made of an elastic material is wound around an injured or painful area to protect it.
- By wrapping the supporter it has the effect of protecting from impact and allowing moving parts such as muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints to move within an appropriate range.
- EMS Electronic Muscle Stimulation
- muscle contraction can be caused and muscle exercise can be performed by applying electrical stimulation to the skin at a frequency of several Hz to several kHz.
- Patent Document 1 can accommodate a substrate case for accommodating a substrate on which a pulse generating means for generating a predetermined electric pulse is formed, and a battery for supplying power to the pulse generating means.
- An ankle supporter equipped with a battery case case for storing the battery case and an electrode pin for electrically stimulating the foot Sanri by an electric pulse from a pulse generating means is disclosed.
- This document is an invention aimed at maintaining the urinary function by electrically stimulating the pudendal nerve region such as the pelvic floor muscle and the acupuncture points of the foot Sanri to stimulate the pelvic nerve and suppressing involuntary detrusor contraction. Therefore, the supporter is intended to store the pulse generating means and the like, and does not have a function of protecting the body.
- the massage tool with conductive silicone disclosed in Patent Document 2 provides a massage effect to the human body by adopting a current controller and a conductive silicone sheet, and is applied to each part of the body with an elastic band. It is described that the massage tool with conductive silicone is fixed to a part where the massage body and the current controller are to be massaged by an elastic band shown in a belt shape.
- the elastic band is adjusted and the massage body and the current controller are fixed to the part to be massaged by the corresponding joint. Therefore, the elastic band according to the present document does not have the function of protecting the body as in Patent Document 1.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a supporter device capable of performing muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation on a site protected by a supporter.
- the present invention provides the following supporter devices. That is, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is a supporter device including a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface.
- the electrical stimulator is removable from the supporter, and a part of the supporter has a mounting part of the electrical stimulator so that the part protected by the supporter is subjected to muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation. It is characterized by being configured in.
- the mounting portion may be provided on the body side surface of the supporter, and the supporter may be provided with a window portion that operably exposes the electrical stimulator from the outside.
- the above-mentioned electrical stimulator may be configured to include a control power supply unit in the center and flat plate portions of both wings extending on both sides of the control power supply unit and having a pair of electrodes. ..
- the flat plate portion may be formed of a flexible resin material.
- the flat plate portion and the mounting portion may be configured to be detachably attached to each other by a hook-and-loop fastener.
- the above-mentioned supporter device is for the waist, and the supporter has a back support portion that abuts on the waist portion and has the above-mentioned mounting portion, and on both left and right sides of the back support portion.
- Left-handed and right-handed parts that are connected from the back side to the ventral side, and left-handed and right-handed bands that are stretchable to the left and right sides with the left and right sides of the mounting part as the base ends, respectively.
- a portion may be provided, the left-handed winding portion and the right band portion may be fastened, and the right-handed winding portion and the left band portion may be fastened to fix the back support portion.
- the above-mentioned supporter device is for the knee, and the supporter has a knee pad portion that abuts on the knee portion and has the above-mentioned mounting portion, and upper and lower ends of the knee pad portion.
- the right inclined band Based on the upper band and lower band extending from both sides to the left and right, the right inclined band extending diagonally upward to the right with the vicinity of the left end of the knee pad as the base end, and the vicinity of the right end of the knee pad.
- a left inclined band portion extending diagonally to the upper left is provided as an end, and the right inclined band portion and the left inclined band portion are respectively fastened to the upper band portion to fix the knee pad portion. You may.
- the supporter is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect the supporter, and an electrical stimulator is provided to provide electrical muscle stimulation to the part protected by the supporter to protect the supporter and protect the muscle.
- an electrical stimulator is provided to provide electrical muscle stimulation to the part protected by the supporter to protect the supporter and protect the muscle. Massage and training can be done at the same time.
- the supporter equipment is removable, it is easy to select the supporter, charge the electrical stimulator, clean it, etc., and provide highly practical supporter equipment.
- the configuration with the control power supply unit in the center of the electrical stimulator and the flat plates on both sides of the control power supply unit can be fixed to the supporter on a wide surface on the left and right, so the position does not easily shift and electrical stimulation can be applied over a wide range. Can be done.
- the control power supply unit since the control power supply unit is located in the center, a symmetrical and well-balanced supporter device is provided.
- the present invention is a supporter device including a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface.
- an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface.
- supporters for the waist and knees are given as examples, but they may be applied to any part of the body.
- the electrical stimulator is removable from the supporter, and a part of the supporter has a mounting part for the electrical stimulator, which is important in that muscle training is performed by electrical muscle stimulation on the part protected by the supporter. There are various characteristics.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing a body side surface of the waist supporter device (1) according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a view showing an outer surface of the device (1), that is, a front surface side when worn.
- This device (1) consists of a band-shaped supporter (10) that is wound around the waist to protect it, and an electrical stimulator (20) that acts on EMS.
- the supporter (10) is provided in series on both the left and right sides of the back support portion (11), which is in contact with the lumbar region and has the attachment portion of the electrical stimulator (20), and the back support portion (11) from the dorsal side to the ventral side. It is provided with a left-handed winding portion (12) and a right-handed winding portion (13) to be wound.
- the left-handed winding portion (12) is composed of an elastic stretchable portion (120) and a non-stretchable end portion (121).
- the right-handed winding portion (13) also has an elastic portion (130) and an end portion. It consists of (131). Hook-and-loop fasteners (122) and (132) are formed on the backs of the end portions (121) and (131), that is, on the outer surfaces.
- the explanation shifts to the outer surface (FIG. 2) of the supporter (10).
- the back support portion (11) is provided with a left band portion (14) and a right band portion (15) extending laterally with the left and right sides as base ends, respectively.
- the left band portion (14) has both ends fixed at the top and bottom of the base end, and an inclined belt (141) (142) forming two sides of a triangle on the drawing, a connecting tool (143), and a hook-and-loop fastener at the end. It is composed of a left-mounted belt (144) provided with (145).
- the right band portion (15) has both ends fixed at the top and bottom of the base end, and an inclined belt (151) (152) forming two sides of a triangle on the drawing, a connecting tool (153), and an end portion. It is composed of a right-mounted belt (154) provided with a hook-and-loop fastener (155).
- the left band portion (14) and the right band portion (15) can be expanded and contracted. Some belts in each band may be stretchable, but in this embodiment, all belts are stretchable.
- the hook-and-loop fastener (122) of the left-handed winding portion (12) and the hook-and-loop fastener (155) of the right mounting belt (154) are fastened to the right.
- the hook-and-loop fastener (132) of the winding portion (13) and the hook-and-loop fastener (145) of the left mounting belt (144) are fastened, and the back support portion (11) is fixed to the waist.
- the configuration of the left band portion (14) and the right band portion (15) is not limited to the above embodiment.
- one belt may be extended from the base end, or two or more parallel belts may be extended from the base end. It may be composed of a thick band having a maximum width similar to that of each band portion.
- the band portion may not be provided, and the left and right sides of the supporter may be fastened to each other with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.
- the supporter (10) is provided with a plurality of windows that operably expose the electrical stimulator (20) from the outside.
- the first window portion (110) is opened in the center of the back support portion (11), and the second window portion (140) and the third window portion (150) are opened at the left and right ends of the back support portion (11), respectively. ing.
- the electric stimulator (20) attached to the body side can be operated even when the device (1) is worn.
- the position and number of windows are not limited to this configuration, and the positions and numbers can be arbitrarily changed, such as only the first window (110) or the second window (140) and the third window (150). Further, the window may not be surrounded by the surroundings, but may be configured so that the operation portion is exposed by cutting out from the edge portion of the supporter (10).
- the inclined belts (141), (142), (151), and (152) are formed in a triangle, the second window portion (140) and the third window portion (150) located inside the triangle are formed. It makes the operation easy. Since there are two operation parts that are far apart from each other on the left and right, it is possible to perform groping operations even if the buttons are difficult to see when wearing, improving usability.
- FIG. 3 is a front view of the electrical stimulator (20) provided in the waist supporter device
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the same.
- the electrical stimulator (20) has a control power supply unit (21) in the center, and a left flat plate portion (22) and a right flat plate portion (23) of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply unit (21). ) Consists of.
- a hook-and-loop fastener (24) is attached to the end of the left flat plate portion (22), and a hook-and-loop fastener (25) is attached to the end of the right flat plate portion (23).
- the hook-and-loop fasteners (111) and (112) provided on the body side of the backrest portion (11) are attached to each other, so that the electrical stimulator (20) is attached to the supporter (10).
- the mounting mode may be fixed with a hook-and-loop fastener at other parts, or a known mounting means such as a snap button can be selected.
- each flat plate portion is made of a flexible resin material, for example, silicon. That is, a flexible resin material is used to flexibly adapt to the shape of the body by the soft supporter (10) made of cloth, while maintaining an appropriate rigidity by the electrical stimulator (20) having a relatively small area. It can give the most balanced and comfortable feeling of use.
- a flexible resin material for example, silicon. That is, a flexible resin material is used to flexibly adapt to the shape of the body by the soft supporter (10) made of cloth, while maintaining an appropriate rigidity by the electrical stimulator (20) having a relatively small area. It can give the most balanced and comfortable feeling of use.
- the structure of this embodiment is very preferable.
- An elongated control power supply unit (21) is arranged in the height direction, and this part does not bend up, down, left and right because it is necessary to protect the inside, but there is no sense of discomfort because it is along the spine.
- the flat plates of both wings are flexible in the direction along the roundness of the body, so that the supporter function that firmly supports the waist is realized without feeling the pain of hitting the device.
- the control power supply unit (21) is provided with a central operation unit (210) that is exposed to the outside from the first window unit (110) and can be operated, such as a power supply button (211) and a temperature adjustment button (212). It is equipped with various buttons and indicator lamps that indicate the operating status.
- the left button (26) is arranged at the end of the left flat plate portion (22), and the right button (27) is arranged at the end of the right flat plate portion (23).
- the left button (26) is exposed to the outside from the second window (140), and the right button (27) is exposed to the outside from the third window (150).
- the left button (26) is a minus button that lowers the EMS level
- the right button (27) is a plus button that raises the EMS level.
- a pair of electrode portions (220) (221) and (230) (231) are provided on the left and right sides of the body side surface (back surface) of the electrical stimulator (20), and a control power supply unit (21) is provided between the pairs.
- Power for EMS is energized from. Since the EMS is known, the description thereof will be omitted, but an alternating current in the range of several Hz to several kHz is output from the battery built in the electric stimulator (20) and the control circuit, and applied between the electrodes.
- the number of electrodes is not limited to one pair on each of the left and right sides, and a plurality of pairs of electrodes may be provided, such as two pairs and three pairs, respectively, or one pair of one pole on the left and one pair on the right.
- the present invention has an important element of the invention in that it is a part of a supporter device, not merely stimulating the waist with EMS. That is, when a supporter is attached to protect the lower back due to low back pain or the like, there is a problem that the muscles of the relevant portion are not used, which further accelerates the decline.
- the present invention has a characteristic effect in that the muscles can be trained by EMS while protecting the protected portion with a supporter.
- low-frequency and medium-frequency currents are applied from the relatively large electrodes (220) (221) (230) (231) to cover the psoas major muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle, and iliacus muscle around the waist. Can be covered.
- the electrical stimulator (20) is naturally positioned at an appropriate position, and it is possible to train the muscles of an appropriate portion without burdening the body.
- the operation portion may be separately provided as a wired or wireless remote controller.
- a heater (213) is further provided in the center of the back surface of the electrical stimulator (20).
- the temperature is preferably about 40 degrees, but the temperature can be adjusted by the temperature adjustment button (212).
- the burden can be reduced by warming the muscles in advance.
- the operating time of the EMS is, for example, about 10 minutes, and the control power supply unit (21) is provided with a timer so that the operation can be completed in a predetermined time.
- the device (1) since the device (1) may be worn for a long period of time, it can be automatically operated, for example, once an hour for about 10 minutes.
- the electrical stimulator (20) is removable from the supporter (10), and the supporter (10) can also be washed.
- the electric stimulator (20) can have a built-in rechargeable battery as a battery, and can be easily removed and charged.
- the configuration of the waist supporter device (1) is as described above. Next, an example of application for the knee will be described.
- FIG. 5 is a view showing the body side surface of the knee supporter device (3) according to the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a view showing the outer surface side of the device (3), that is, the front surface side when worn.
- This device (3) consists of a band-shaped supporter (30) that is wound around the knee to protect it, and an electrical stimulator (40) that acts on EMS.
- the supporter (30) has a knee pad portion (31) that abuts on the knee portion and has a mounting portion of the electrical stimulator (40), and an upper left band portion that extends from the upper end of the knee pad portion (31) to both left and right sides.
- the (33) and the upper right band portion (34), the lower left band portion (35) and the lower right band portion (36) extending from the lower end to the left and right sides are provided.
- the right inclined band portion (37) extending diagonally upward to the right (see FIG. 6) with the vicinity of the left end of the knee pad portion (31) as the base end, and the vicinity of the right end of the knee pad portion (31) as the base end.
- a left inclined band portion (38) extending diagonally to the upper left is provided on the outer surface.
- the right inclined band portion (37) and the left inclined band portion (38) are fixed so as to cross each other. That is, the surface fastener (370) provided at the end of the right inclined band portion (37) is fastened to the surface fastener (341) formed on the outer surface of the upper right band portion (34). Similarly, the hook-and-loop fastener (380) provided at the end of the left-tilted band portion (38) is fastened to the hook-and-loop fastener (330) formed on the outer surface of the left-tilted band portion (33).
- each band With such a configuration of each band, it is possible to provide a full-scale supporter device, which is difficult with a conventional EMS belt or a sticking type EMS device.
- the lower left band (35) and the lower right band (36) After fastening the upper left band (33) and the upper right band (34), the lower left band (35) and the lower right band (36) with hook-and-loop fasteners, respectively, the right inclined band portion (37) and the left inclined band portion (38) By crossing while extending and narrowing down to lift the knee, the support power is further strengthened.
- each band is not limited to the above embodiment.
- a wide band that covers the entire knee may be used instead of the upper and lower belts. It may be fixed only by the inclined band portion. Further, in the present invention, the band portion may not be provided, and the left and right sides of the supporter may be fastened to each other with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.
- a window portion (320) that operably exposes the electrical stimulator (40) from the outside is opened in the mounting portion (32) located above the knee pad portion (31). Through the window portion (320), the electrical stimulator (40) attached to the body side can be operated even when the device (3) is worn on the knee.
- FIG. 7 is a front view of the electrical stimulator (40) provided in the knee supporter device (3)
- FIG. 8 is a rear view of the same
- FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the same.
- the electric stimulator (40) has a control power supply unit (41) in the center, and a left flat plate portion (42) and a right flat plate portion (43) of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply unit (41). ) Consists of.
- the electrical stimulator (40) can be held between the supporter (30) and the knee without being fixed to the supporter (30).
- a surface fastener may be provided on the outer surfaces of the left flat plate portion (42) and the right flat plate portion (43) and bonded to the surface fastener of the mounting portion (32).
- the left flat plate portion (42) and the right flat plate portion (43) are preferably made of a flexible resin material, for example, silicon.
- a soft cloth supporter (30) flexibly adapts to the complex shape around the knee while holding the small electrical stimulator (40) to properly hit the less active area above the knee.
- the structure of this embodiment is very preferable.
- An elongated control power supply unit (41) is arranged in the height direction, and this part does not bend up, down, left, or right because it is necessary to protect the inside, but there is no discomfort because it is along the femur.
- the flat plates of both wings are flexible in the direction along the roundness of the thighs, supporting the electrodes to hit the skin firmly without feeling the pain of hitting the device.
- the control power supply unit (41) is provided with an operation unit (410) that is exposed to the outside from the window unit (320) and can be operated, and has a power button (411) and an EMS level adjustment button (412) (413). ), Various buttons, and indicator lamps that indicate the operating status are provided.
- a pair of left and right electrode portions (420) (430) are provided on the side surface (back surface) of the body of the electrical stimulator (40), and from the control power supply unit (41) between the left and right electrode portions (420) (430). Energize the power for EMS. Similarly in this embodiment, an alternating current is applied between the battery built in the electric stimulator (40) and the control circuit to output the current.
- the present invention is not merely EMS stimulation of the knee, but is part of a supporter device.
- a knee supporter has the problem of accelerating the decline by not using the muscles in that area.
- the present invention has a characteristic effect in that the muscles can be trained by EMS while protecting the protected portion with a supporter.
- a low-frequency current is applied from the electrodes (420) and (430) to train muscles such as the quadriceps femoris above the knee.
- train muscles such as the quadriceps femoris above the knee.
- heavy training such as sit-ups and climbing stairs is common, and if not done properly, it may cause knee injury.
- the electrical stimulator (40) is aligned and fits the quadriceps muscle. Then, the supporter (30) can train the muscles that are no longer used without burdening the body.
- a heater (414) is further provided in the center of the back surface of the electrical stimulator (40).
- the temperature is preferably about 40 degrees, but the heater can be turned on / off and the temperature can be adjusted by the power button (411) and the level adjustment buttons (412) (413).
- the burden can be reduced by warming the muscles in advance.
- the electrical stimulator (40) is removable from the supporter (30), and the supporter (30) can also be washed.
- the electrical stimulator (40) can have a built-in rechargeable battery as a battery, and can be easily removed and charged.
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Abstract
[Problem] To provide a supporter device with which it is possible to perform muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation on a site protected by a supporter. [Solution] A supporter device 1 comprises a band-form supporter 10 that wraps around and protects a designated site of the body, and an electrical stimulator 20 that applies electrical muscle stimulation to the skin of a user, the supporter device 1 being configured so that the electrical stimulator 20 can be attached to and detached from the supporter 10, part of the supporter 10 has an attachment part 11 for the electrical stimulator 20, and muscle training is performed by electrical muscle stimulation on the site protected by the supporter 10.
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本発明は、身体の所定部位に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーターを備え、特に保護をしながらトレーニングやマッサージを行うことのできるサポーター器具を提供することを目的とする。
An object of the present invention is to provide a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and in particular, to provide a supporter device capable of performing training and massage while protecting the body.
従来から、負傷したり痛みがある部位に伸縮性のある素材からなるサポーターを巻回して保護することが良く知られている。サポーターを巻くことによって衝撃から保護したり、筋肉や靱帯、腱、関節などの可動部を適切な範囲で動くようにする効果がある。
Conventionally, it is well known that a supporter made of an elastic material is wound around an injured or painful area to protect it. By wrapping the supporter, it has the effect of protecting from impact and allowing moving parts such as muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints to move within an appropriate range.
また、所定の周波数の電流を身体に印加するＥＭＳ（Electrical Muscle Stimulation）と呼ばれる電気的筋肉刺激を与える美容器が知られている。ＥＭＳでは数Ｈｚから数ｋＨｚの周波数で電気刺激を肌に与えることで筋収縮を起こして筋肉運動をさせることができる。
Also, there is known a beauty device that gives electrical muscle stimulation called EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) that applies a current of a predetermined frequency to the body. In EMS, muscle contraction can be caused and muscle exercise can be performed by applying electrical stimulation to the skin at a frequency of several Hz to several kHz.
特許文献１には、所定の電気パルスを発生するパルス発生手段が形成された基板を収納可能な基板ケースを収納するための基板ケース入れと、パルス発生手段に電源を供給する電池を収納可能な電池ケースを収納するための電池ケース入れと、パルス発生手段からの電気パルスによって足三里に電気的な刺激を与えるために電極ピンとを備えた足首用サポータが開示されている。
Patent Document 1 can accommodate a substrate case for accommodating a substrate on which a pulse generating means for generating a predetermined electric pulse is formed, and a battery for supplying power to the pulse generating means. An ankle supporter equipped with a battery case case for storing the battery case and an electrode pin for electrically stimulating the foot Sanri by an electric pulse from a pulse generating means is disclosed.
本文献は骨盤底筋などの陰部神経領域や足三里のツボなどに電気的な刺激を与え、骨盤神経へ刺激を与え、不随意な排尿筋収縮を抑制して畜尿機能の維持を図る発明であり、サポータはパルス発生手段等を収納することを目的としたもので身体を保護する機能は有していない。
This document is an invention aimed at maintaining the urinary function by electrically stimulating the pudendal nerve region such as the pelvic floor muscle and the acupuncture points of the foot Sanri to stimulate the pelvic nerve and suppressing involuntary detrusor contraction. Therefore, the supporter is intended to store the pulse generating means and the like, and does not have a function of protecting the body.
また、特許文献２に開示される導電性シリコーン付きマッサージ具は、電流制御器と導電性シリコーンシートを採用することによって人体にマッサージ効果を提供すると共に、弾力性帯にて身体の各部位に適用される導電性シリコーン付きマッサージ具であって、ベルト状に図示される弾力性帯によってマッサージ本体と電流制御器をマッサージしようとする部位に固定することが記載されている。
Further, the massage tool with conductive silicone disclosed in Patent Document 2 provides a massage effect to the human body by adopting a current controller and a conductive silicone sheet, and is applied to each part of the body with an elastic band. It is described that the massage tool with conductive silicone is fixed to a part where the massage body and the current controller are to be massaged by an elastic band shown in a belt shape.
本文献において、弾力性帯を調整して、その対応する結合部によりマッサージ本体と電流制御器をマッサージしようとする部位に固定することが記載されている。従って、本文献に係る弾力性帯も、特許文献１と同じく身体を保護する機能は有していない。
In this document, it is described that the elastic band is adjusted and the massage body and the current controller are fixed to the part to be massaged by the corresponding joint. Therefore, the elastic band according to the present document does not have the function of protecting the body as in Patent Document 1.
上記従来技術に示されるように、従来電気的な刺激を与える機器を肌面に当接させるためにベルト状の部材を用いる構成は公知であったが、いずれも身体の所望の部位を保護する機能を有するものではなく、単に機器を保持するだけに留まっていた。
As shown in the above-mentioned prior art, conventionally, a configuration using a belt-shaped member to bring a device that gives an electrical stimulus into contact with the skin surface has been known, but all of them protect a desired part of the body. It didn't have any function, it just held the device.
一方、身体を保護するサポーターを巻回した場合、保護された部位は使用中に筋肉が弱ってしまう問題があり、回復を遅らせる原因ともなっていた。本発明はこのような問題点に鑑みて創出されたものであり、サポーターによって保護される部位に対して電気的筋肉刺激によって筋肉トレーニングを行うことのできるサポーター器具を提供することを目的とする。
On the other hand, when a supporter that protects the body is wound around, there is a problem that the muscles of the protected part weaken during use, which also causes a delay in recovery. The present invention has been created in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a supporter device capable of performing muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation on a site protected by a supporter.
上記課題を解決するため、本発明は次のようなサポーター器具を提供する。
すなわち、本発明の第１の実施態様によると、身体の所定部位に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーターと、使用者の肌面に電気的筋肉刺激を与える電気刺激装置とから成るサポーター器具であって、電気刺激装置は、サポーターに着脱可能であって、サポーターの一部には電気刺激装置の装着部を有し、サポーターによって保護される部位に対して電気的筋肉刺激によって筋肉トレーニングを行うように構成したことを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following supporter devices.
That is, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is a supporter device including a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface. The electrical stimulator is removable from the supporter, and a part of the supporter has a mounting part of the electrical stimulator so that the part protected by the supporter is subjected to muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation. It is characterized by being configured in.
すなわち、本発明の第１の実施態様によると、身体の所定部位に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーターと、使用者の肌面に電気的筋肉刺激を与える電気刺激装置とから成るサポーター器具であって、電気刺激装置は、サポーターに着脱可能であって、サポーターの一部には電気刺激装置の装着部を有し、サポーターによって保護される部位に対して電気的筋肉刺激によって筋肉トレーニングを行うように構成したことを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following supporter devices.
That is, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is a supporter device including a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface. The electrical stimulator is removable from the supporter, and a part of the supporter has a mounting part of the electrical stimulator so that the part protected by the supporter is subjected to muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation. It is characterized by being configured in.
本発明の第２の実施態様によると、上記の装着部が、サポーターの身体側の面に設けられると共に、サポーターには電気刺激装置を外側から操作可能に露出させる窓部を備える構成でもよい。
According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion may be provided on the body side surface of the supporter, and the supporter may be provided with a window portion that operably exposes the electrical stimulator from the outside.
本発明の第３の実施態様によると、上記の電気刺激装置は、中央に制御電源部と、制御電源部の両側に延設され一対の電極を備えた両翼の平板部とを備える構成でもよい。
According to the third embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned electrical stimulator may be configured to include a control power supply unit in the center and flat plate portions of both wings extending on both sides of the control power supply unit and having a pair of electrodes. ..
本発明の第４の実施態様によると、上記の平板部は可撓性のある樹脂材料で形成される構成でもよい。
According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the flat plate portion may be formed of a flexible resin material.
本発明の第５の実施態様によると、上記の平板部と、上記の装着部が互いに面ファスナーで着脱可能に構成される構成でもよい。
According to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the flat plate portion and the mounting portion may be configured to be detachably attached to each other by a hook-and-loop fastener.
本発明の第６の実施態様によると、上記のサポーター器具が腰用であって、サポーターには、腰部位に当接すると共に上記の装着部を有する背当て部と、背当て部の左右両側に連設され背側から腹側に巻回する左巻回部及び右巻回部と、装着部の左右両側をそれぞれ基端として左右側方に伸縮可能に延設された左バンド部及び右バンド部とを備え、左巻回部と右バンド部とを締結し、右巻回部と左バンド部とを締結して該背当て部を固定するように構成してもよい。
According to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned supporter device is for the waist, and the supporter has a back support portion that abuts on the waist portion and has the above-mentioned mounting portion, and on both left and right sides of the back support portion. Left-handed and right-handed parts that are connected from the back side to the ventral side, and left-handed and right-handed bands that are stretchable to the left and right sides with the left and right sides of the mounting part as the base ends, respectively. A portion may be provided, the left-handed winding portion and the right band portion may be fastened, and the right-handed winding portion and the left band portion may be fastened to fix the back support portion.
本発明の第７の実施態様によると、上記のサポーター器具が膝用であって、サポーターには、膝部位に当接すると共に上記の装着部を有する膝当て部と、膝当て部の上端及び下端から左右両側に延設された上バンド部及び下バンド部と、膝当て部の左端近傍を基端として右上方に斜めに延設された右傾斜バンド部と、膝当て部の右端近傍を基端として左上方に斜めに延設された左傾斜バンド部とを備え、右傾斜バンド部及び左傾斜バンド部を、それぞれ上バンド部と締結して該膝当て部を固定するするように構成してもよい。
According to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned supporter device is for the knee, and the supporter has a knee pad portion that abuts on the knee portion and has the above-mentioned mounting portion, and upper and lower ends of the knee pad portion. Based on the upper band and lower band extending from both sides to the left and right, the right inclined band extending diagonally upward to the right with the vicinity of the left end of the knee pad as the base end, and the vicinity of the right end of the knee pad. A left inclined band portion extending diagonally to the upper left is provided as an end, and the right inclined band portion and the left inclined band portion are respectively fastened to the upper band portion to fix the knee pad portion. You may.
本発明によれば、サポーターを身体の所定部位に巻回して保護すると共に、電気刺激装置を備え、サポーターによって保護される部位に対して電気的筋肉刺激を与えることで、サポーターによる保護と筋肉のマッサージ及びトレーニングを同時に行うことができる。
According to the present invention, the supporter is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect the supporter, and an electrical stimulator is provided to provide electrical muscle stimulation to the part protected by the supporter to protect the supporter and protect the muscle. Massage and training can be done at the same time.
特に、サポーター器具を着脱可能としているので、サポーターの選択や、電気刺激装置の充電、清掃などが行いやすく、実用性の高いサポーター器具を提供する。
In particular, since the supporter equipment is removable, it is easy to select the supporter, charge the electrical stimulator, clean it, etc., and provide highly practical supporter equipment.
電気刺激装置の中央に制御電源部、制御電源部の両側に平板部を備える構成は、左右の広い面でサポーターと固定することができるので位置がずれにくく、また広範囲に電気刺激を付与することができる。同時に、制御電源部が中央にあるため左右対称のバランスのよいサポーター器具が提供される。
The configuration with the control power supply unit in the center of the electrical stimulator and the flat plates on both sides of the control power supply unit can be fixed to the supporter on a wide surface on the left and right, so the position does not easily shift and electrical stimulation can be applied over a wide range. Can be done. At the same time, since the control power supply unit is located in the center, a symmetrical and well-balanced supporter device is provided.
以下、本発明の実施形態を、図面に示す実施例を基に説明する。なお、実施形態は下記に限定されるものではない。
本発明は、身体の所定部位に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーターと、使用者の肌面に電気的筋肉刺激を与える電気刺激装置とから成るサポーター器具である。以下の実施例では腰用や膝用のサポーターを例として挙げるが、身体のどのような部分に適用してもよい。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples shown in the drawings. The embodiment is not limited to the following.
The present invention is a supporter device including a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface. In the following examples, supporters for the waist and knees are given as examples, but they may be applied to any part of the body.
本発明は、身体の所定部位に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーターと、使用者の肌面に電気的筋肉刺激を与える電気刺激装置とから成るサポーター器具である。以下の実施例では腰用や膝用のサポーターを例として挙げるが、身体のどのような部分に適用してもよい。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples shown in the drawings. The embodiment is not limited to the following.
The present invention is a supporter device including a band-shaped supporter that is wound around a predetermined part of the body to protect it, and an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface. In the following examples, supporters for the waist and knees are given as examples, but they may be applied to any part of the body.
電気刺激装置は、サポーターに着脱可能であって、サポーターの一部には電気刺激装置の装着部を有し、サポーターによって保護される部位に対して電気的筋肉刺激によって筋肉トレーニングを行う点に重要な特徴がある。
The electrical stimulator is removable from the supporter, and a part of the supporter has a mounting part for the electrical stimulator, which is important in that muscle training is performed by electrical muscle stimulation on the part protected by the supporter. There are various characteristics.
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図１は、本発明に係る腰用サポーター器具（１）の身体側面を示す図であり、図２は本器具（１）の外側面、すなわち装着時の表面側を示す図である。
本器具（１）は、腰に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーター（１０）と、ＥＭＳを作用する電気刺激装置（２０）とから成る。 (Waist supporter equipment)
FIG. 1 is a view showing a body side surface of the waist supporter device (1) according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing an outer surface of the device (1), that is, a front surface side when worn.
This device (1) consists of a band-shaped supporter (10) that is wound around the waist to protect it, and an electrical stimulator (20) that acts on EMS.
図１は、本発明に係る腰用サポーター器具（１）の身体側面を示す図であり、図２は本器具（１）の外側面、すなわち装着時の表面側を示す図である。
本器具（１）は、腰に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーター（１０）と、ＥＭＳを作用する電気刺激装置（２０）とから成る。 (Waist supporter equipment)
FIG. 1 is a view showing a body side surface of the waist supporter device (1) according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing an outer surface of the device (1), that is, a front surface side when worn.
This device (1) consists of a band-shaped supporter (10) that is wound around the waist to protect it, and an electrical stimulator (20) that acts on EMS.
サポーター（１０）は、腰部位に当接すると共に電気刺激装置（２０）の装着部を有する背当て部（１１）と、背当て部（１１）の左右両側に連設され背側から腹側に巻回する左巻回部（１２）及び右巻回部（１３）を備えている。
左巻回部（１２）は、伸縮性のある伸縮部分（１２０）と伸縮性のない端部分（１２１）とから成り、同様に右巻回部（１３）も伸縮部分（１３０）と端部分（１３１）とから成る。端部分（１２１）（１３１）のそれぞれ裏、つまり外側面には面ファスナー（１２２）（１３２）が形成されている。 The supporter (10) is provided in series on both the left and right sides of the back support portion (11), which is in contact with the lumbar region and has the attachment portion of the electrical stimulator (20), and the back support portion (11) from the dorsal side to the ventral side. It is provided with a left-handed winding portion (12) and a right-handed winding portion (13) to be wound.
The left-handed winding portion (12) is composed of an elastic stretchable portion (120) and a non-stretchable end portion (121). Similarly, the right-handed winding portion (13) also has an elastic portion (130) and an end portion. It consists of (131). Hook-and-loop fasteners (122) and (132) are formed on the backs of the end portions (121) and (131), that is, on the outer surfaces.
左巻回部（１２）は、伸縮性のある伸縮部分（１２０）と伸縮性のない端部分（１２１）とから成り、同様に右巻回部（１３）も伸縮部分（１３０）と端部分（１３１）とから成る。端部分（１２１）（１３１）のそれぞれ裏、つまり外側面には面ファスナー（１２２）（１３２）が形成されている。 The supporter (10) is provided in series on both the left and right sides of the back support portion (11), which is in contact with the lumbar region and has the attachment portion of the electrical stimulator (20), and the back support portion (11) from the dorsal side to the ventral side. It is provided with a left-handed winding portion (12) and a right-handed winding portion (13) to be wound.
The left-handed winding portion (12) is composed of an elastic stretchable portion (120) and a non-stretchable end portion (121). Similarly, the right-handed winding portion (13) also has an elastic portion (130) and an end portion. It consists of (131). Hook-and-loop fasteners (122) and (132) are formed on the backs of the end portions (121) and (131), that is, on the outer surfaces.
サポーター（１０）の外側面(図２）に説明を移す。背当て部（１１）の左右両側をそれぞれ基端として左右側方に延設された左バンド部（１４）と右バンド部（１５）とを備える。
左バンド部（１４）は、両端を上記基端の上下で固定し、図上で三角形の２辺を構成する傾斜ベルト（１４１）（１４２）と、連結具（１４３）、端部に面ファスナー（１４５）を備える左装着ベルト（１４４）とから構成されている。 The explanation shifts to the outer surface (FIG. 2) of the supporter (10). The back support portion (11) is provided with a left band portion (14) and a right band portion (15) extending laterally with the left and right sides as base ends, respectively.
The left band portion (14) has both ends fixed at the top and bottom of the base end, and an inclined belt (141) (142) forming two sides of a triangle on the drawing, a connecting tool (143), and a hook-and-loop fastener at the end. It is composed of a left-mounted belt (144) provided with (145).
左バンド部（１４）は、両端を上記基端の上下で固定し、図上で三角形の２辺を構成する傾斜ベルト（１４１）（１４２）と、連結具（１４３）、端部に面ファスナー（１４５）を備える左装着ベルト（１４４）とから構成されている。 The explanation shifts to the outer surface (FIG. 2) of the supporter (10). The back support portion (11) is provided with a left band portion (14) and a right band portion (15) extending laterally with the left and right sides as base ends, respectively.
The left band portion (14) has both ends fixed at the top and bottom of the base end, and an inclined belt (141) (142) forming two sides of a triangle on the drawing, a connecting tool (143), and a hook-and-loop fastener at the end. It is composed of a left-mounted belt (144) provided with (145).
同様に、右バンド部（１５）は、両端を上記基端の上下で固定し、図上で三角形の２辺を構成する傾斜ベルト（１５１）（１５２）と、連結具（１５３）、端部に面ファスナー（１５５）を備える右装着ベルト（１５４）とから構成されている。
左バンド部（１４）及び右バンド部（１５）は伸縮可能である。各バンド部における一部のベルトを伸縮可能としてもよいが、本実施例では全てのベルトが伸縮する構成としている。 Similarly, the right band portion (15) has both ends fixed at the top and bottom of the base end, and an inclined belt (151) (152) forming two sides of a triangle on the drawing, a connecting tool (153), and an end portion. It is composed of a right-mounted belt (154) provided with a hook-and-loop fastener (155).
The left band portion (14) and the right band portion (15) can be expanded and contracted. Some belts in each band may be stretchable, but in this embodiment, all belts are stretchable.
左バンド部（１４）及び右バンド部（１５）は伸縮可能である。各バンド部における一部のベルトを伸縮可能としてもよいが、本実施例では全てのベルトが伸縮する構成としている。 Similarly, the right band portion (15) has both ends fixed at the top and bottom of the base end, and an inclined belt (151) (152) forming two sides of a triangle on the drawing, a connecting tool (153), and an end portion. It is composed of a right-mounted belt (154) provided with a hook-and-loop fastener (155).
The left band portion (14) and the right band portion (15) can be expanded and contracted. Some belts in each band may be stretchable, but in this embodiment, all belts are stretchable.
そして、腰用サポーター器具（１）を腰に巻回した状態で、左巻回部（１２）の面ファスナー（１２２）と、右装着ベルト（１５４）の面ファスナー（１５５）を締結し、右巻回部（１３）の面ファスナー（１３２）と、左装着ベルト（１４４）の面ファスナー（１４５）を締結し、背当て部（１１）を腰に固定する。
Then, with the waist supporter device (1) wound around the waist, the hook-and-loop fastener (122) of the left-handed winding portion (12) and the hook-and-loop fastener (155) of the right mounting belt (154) are fastened to the right. The hook-and-loop fastener (132) of the winding portion (13) and the hook-and-loop fastener (145) of the left mounting belt (144) are fastened, and the back support portion (11) is fixed to the waist.
左バンド部（１４）及び右バンド部（１５）の構成は上記実施例に限定されない。傾斜ベルトではなく、基端から１本のベルトを延設してもよいし、基端から２本以上の平行なベルトを延設してもよい。最大で各バンド部と同様の幅を有する太いバンドで構成してもよい。さらに、本発明ではバンド部を備えず、サポーターの左右を互いに面ファスナー等で締結する構成でもよい。
The configuration of the left band portion (14) and the right band portion (15) is not limited to the above embodiment. Instead of the inclined belt, one belt may be extended from the base end, or two or more parallel belts may be extended from the base end. It may be composed of a thick band having a maximum width similar to that of each band portion. Further, in the present invention, the band portion may not be provided, and the left and right sides of the supporter may be fastened to each other with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.
本実施例において、サポーター（１０）には、電気刺激装置（２０）を外側から操作可能に露出させる窓部を複数備える。
第１に、背当て部（１１）の中央に第１窓部（１１０）、背当て部（１１）の左右両端にそれぞれ第２窓部（１４０）、第３窓部（１５０）を開口している。各窓部を通して、本器具（１）を装着した状態でも、身体側に付属した電気刺激装置（２０）の操作を行うことができる。 In this embodiment, the supporter (10) is provided with a plurality of windows that operably expose the electrical stimulator (20) from the outside.
First, the first window portion (110) is opened in the center of the back support portion (11), and the second window portion (140) and the third window portion (150) are opened at the left and right ends of the back support portion (11), respectively. ing. Through each window, the electric stimulator (20) attached to the body side can be operated even when the device (1) is worn.
第１に、背当て部（１１）の中央に第１窓部（１１０）、背当て部（１１）の左右両端にそれぞれ第２窓部（１４０）、第３窓部（１５０）を開口している。各窓部を通して、本器具（１）を装着した状態でも、身体側に付属した電気刺激装置（２０）の操作を行うことができる。 In this embodiment, the supporter (10) is provided with a plurality of windows that operably expose the electrical stimulator (20) from the outside.
First, the first window portion (110) is opened in the center of the back support portion (11), and the second window portion (140) and the third window portion (150) are opened at the left and right ends of the back support portion (11), respectively. ing. Through each window, the electric stimulator (20) attached to the body side can be operated even when the device (1) is worn.
窓部は本構成に限らず、第１窓部（１１０）のみ、あるいは第２窓部（１４０）と第３窓部（１５０）の２つ、など位置や数は任意に変更可能である。
また、窓は周囲を囲まれた態様でなく、サポーター（１０）の縁部から切り欠いて操作部が露出されるような構成でもよい。 The position and number of windows are not limited to this configuration, and the positions and numbers can be arbitrarily changed, such as only the first window (110) or the second window (140) and the third window (150).
Further, the window may not be surrounded by the surroundings, but may be configured so that the operation portion is exposed by cutting out from the edge portion of the supporter (10).
また、窓は周囲を囲まれた態様でなく、サポーター（１０）の縁部から切り欠いて操作部が露出されるような構成でもよい。 The position and number of windows are not limited to this configuration, and the positions and numbers can be arbitrarily changed, such as only the first window (110) or the second window (140) and the third window (150).
Further, the window may not be surrounded by the surroundings, but may be configured so that the operation portion is exposed by cutting out from the edge portion of the supporter (10).
上記の通り、傾斜ベルト（１４１）（１４２）（１５１）（１５２）が三角形に形成されていることにより、三角形の内側に位置する第２窓部（１４０）、第３窓部（１５０）の操作を容易にしている。左右に大きく離して２つの操作部分があることで、装着時にボタンが見えにくくても手探りの操作が可能となり使用性が向上する。
As described above, since the inclined belts (141), (142), (151), and (152) are formed in a triangle, the second window portion (140) and the third window portion (150) located inside the triangle are formed. It makes the operation easy. Since there are two operation parts that are far apart from each other on the left and right, it is possible to perform groping operations even if the buttons are difficult to see when wearing, improving usability.
図３は、腰用サポーター器具に備える電気刺激装置（２０）の正面図であり、図４は同底面図である。以下、図１も合わせて参照しながら電気刺激装置（２０）の構成を説明する。
電気刺激装置（２０）は、中央に制御電源部（２１）と、制御電源部（２１）の両側に延設され一対の電極を備えた両翼の左平板部（２２）、右平板部（２３）からなる。 FIG. 3 is a front view of the electrical stimulator (20) provided in the waist supporter device, and FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the same. Hereinafter, the configuration of the electrical stimulator (20) will be described with reference to FIG.
The electrical stimulator (20) has a control power supply unit (21) in the center, and a left flat plate portion (22) and a right flat plate portion (23) of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply unit (21). ) Consists of.
電気刺激装置（２０）は、中央に制御電源部（２１）と、制御電源部（２１）の両側に延設され一対の電極を備えた両翼の左平板部（２２）、右平板部（２３）からなる。 FIG. 3 is a front view of the electrical stimulator (20) provided in the waist supporter device, and FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the same. Hereinafter, the configuration of the electrical stimulator (20) will be described with reference to FIG.
The electrical stimulator (20) has a control power supply unit (21) in the center, and a left flat plate portion (22) and a right flat plate portion (23) of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply unit (21). ) Consists of.
左平板部（２２）の端部には面ファスナー（２４）が、右平板部（２３）の端部には面ファスナー（２５）がそれぞれ付設されており、これらの面ファスナー（２４）（２５）と、背当て部（１１）の身体側に設けられた面ファスナー（１１１）（１１２）が互いに貼着することで、電気刺激装置（２０）がサポーター（１０）に装着される。
なお、装着態様はその他の部分で面ファスナーで固定してもよいし、スナップボタン等の公知の装着手段を選択することができる。 A hook-and-loop fastener (24) is attached to the end of the left flat plate portion (22), and a hook-and-loop fastener (25) is attached to the end of the right flat plate portion (23). ) And the hook-and-loop fasteners (111) and (112) provided on the body side of the backrest portion (11) are attached to each other, so that the electrical stimulator (20) is attached to the supporter (10).
The mounting mode may be fixed with a hook-and-loop fastener at other parts, or a known mounting means such as a snap button can be selected.
なお、装着態様はその他の部分で面ファスナーで固定してもよいし、スナップボタン等の公知の装着手段を選択することができる。 A hook-and-loop fastener (24) is attached to the end of the left flat plate portion (22), and a hook-and-loop fastener (25) is attached to the end of the right flat plate portion (23). ) And the hook-and-loop fasteners (111) and (112) provided on the body side of the backrest portion (11) are attached to each other, so that the electrical stimulator (20) is attached to the supporter (10).
The mounting mode may be fixed with a hook-and-loop fastener at other parts, or a known mounting means such as a snap button can be selected.
各平板部は可撓性のある樹脂材料、例えばシリコン製で構成することが好ましい。すなわち布製の柔らかなサポーター（１０）によって身体の形状に柔軟に適合しながら、相対的には面積の小さな電気刺激装置（２０）が適度な剛性を保つ上で、可撓性のある樹脂材料が最もバランスよく、快適な使用感を与えることができる。
It is preferable that each flat plate portion is made of a flexible resin material, for example, silicon. That is, a flexible resin material is used to flexibly adapt to the shape of the body by the soft supporter (10) made of cloth, while maintaining an appropriate rigidity by the electrical stimulator (20) having a relatively small area. It can give the most balanced and comfortable feeling of use.
特に腰用サポーター器具（１）において、本実施例の構造は非常に好ましい。
身長方向に細長の制御電源部（２１）を配し、この部分は内部を保護する必要があることから上下左右とも撓むことはないが、背骨に沿っていることから違和感がない。同時に、両翼の平板部は身体の丸みに沿う向きに可撓性を備えることで、機器が当たる痛みを感じることなく、むしろ腰をしっかりと支えるサポーター機能を実現する。 Especially in the waist supporter device (1), the structure of this embodiment is very preferable.
An elongated control power supply unit (21) is arranged in the height direction, and this part does not bend up, down, left and right because it is necessary to protect the inside, but there is no sense of discomfort because it is along the spine. At the same time, the flat plates of both wings are flexible in the direction along the roundness of the body, so that the supporter function that firmly supports the waist is realized without feeling the pain of hitting the device.
身長方向に細長の制御電源部（２１）を配し、この部分は内部を保護する必要があることから上下左右とも撓むことはないが、背骨に沿っていることから違和感がない。同時に、両翼の平板部は身体の丸みに沿う向きに可撓性を備えることで、機器が当たる痛みを感じることなく、むしろ腰をしっかりと支えるサポーター機能を実現する。 Especially in the waist supporter device (1), the structure of this embodiment is very preferable.
An elongated control power supply unit (21) is arranged in the height direction, and this part does not bend up, down, left and right because it is necessary to protect the inside, but there is no sense of discomfort because it is along the spine. At the same time, the flat plates of both wings are flexible in the direction along the roundness of the body, so that the supporter function that firmly supports the waist is realized without feeling the pain of hitting the device.
電気刺激装置（２０）の動作を説明する。
制御電源部（２１）には第１窓部（１１０）から外側に露出して操作が可能な中央操作部（２１０）が設けられており、電源ボタン（２１１）や温度調整ボタン（２１２）等の各種のボタンや、動作状態を表す表示ランプ等が備えられている。 The operation of the electrical stimulator (20) will be described.
The control power supply unit (21) is provided with a central operation unit (210) that is exposed to the outside from the first window unit (110) and can be operated, such as a power supply button (211) and a temperature adjustment button (212). It is equipped with various buttons and indicator lamps that indicate the operating status.
制御電源部（２１）には第１窓部（１１０）から外側に露出して操作が可能な中央操作部（２１０）が設けられており、電源ボタン（２１１）や温度調整ボタン（２１２）等の各種のボタンや、動作状態を表す表示ランプ等が備えられている。 The operation of the electrical stimulator (20) will be described.
The control power supply unit (21) is provided with a central operation unit (210) that is exposed to the outside from the first window unit (110) and can be operated, such as a power supply button (211) and a temperature adjustment button (212). It is equipped with various buttons and indicator lamps that indicate the operating status.
また、左平板部（２２）の端部に左ボタン（２６）、右平板部（２３）の端部に右ボタン（２７）を配置している。左ボタン（２６）は上記第２窓部（１４０）から外部に露出し、右ボタン（２７）は上記第３窓部（１５０）から外側に露出する。本実施例において、左ボタン（２６）はＥＭＳのレベルを下げるマイナスボタン、右ボタン（２７）はＥＭＳのレベルを上げるプラスボタンである。
Further, the left button (26) is arranged at the end of the left flat plate portion (22), and the right button (27) is arranged at the end of the right flat plate portion (23). The left button (26) is exposed to the outside from the second window (140), and the right button (27) is exposed to the outside from the third window (150). In this embodiment, the left button (26) is a minus button that lowers the EMS level, and the right button (27) is a plus button that raises the EMS level.
電気刺激装置（２０）の身体側面（背面）には、左右にそれぞれ１対の電極部（２２０）（２２１）、（２３０）（２３１）を備え、各対の間に制御電源部（２１）からＥＭＳのための電力を通電する。ＥＭＳについては公知であるので説明を省略するが、数Ｈｚから数ｋＨｚの範囲の交流電流を、電気刺激装置（２０）に内蔵するバッテリーと、制御回路から出力し、電極間に印加する。
A pair of electrode portions (220) (221) and (230) (231) are provided on the left and right sides of the body side surface (back surface) of the electrical stimulator (20), and a control power supply unit (21) is provided between the pairs. Power for EMS is energized from. Since the EMS is known, the description thereof will be omitted, but an alternating current in the range of several Hz to several kHz is output from the battery built in the electric stimulator (20) and the control circuit, and applied between the electrodes.
電極は左右それぞれ１対に限らず、それぞれに２対、３対と複数設けても良いし、左に一極、右に一極の１対でもよい。
The number of electrodes is not limited to one pair on each of the left and right sides, and a plurality of pairs of electrodes may be provided, such as two pairs and three pairs, respectively, or one pair of one pole on the left and one pair on the right.
本発明は、単に腰にＥＭＳによる刺激を与えるものではなく、サポーター器具の一部であることに重要な発明の要素がある。
すなわち、腰痛などで腰を保護するためサポーターを装着した場合、逆に当該部分の筋肉を使わなくなることで衰えをさらに加速してしまう問題がある。本発明ではサポーターで保護すると共に、その保護された部分をＥＭＳによって筋肉をトレーニングできる点に特徴的な効果を有するものである。 The present invention has an important element of the invention in that it is a part of a supporter device, not merely stimulating the waist with EMS.
That is, when a supporter is attached to protect the lower back due to low back pain or the like, there is a problem that the muscles of the relevant portion are not used, which further accelerates the decline. The present invention has a characteristic effect in that the muscles can be trained by EMS while protecting the protected portion with a supporter.
すなわち、腰痛などで腰を保護するためサポーターを装着した場合、逆に当該部分の筋肉を使わなくなることで衰えをさらに加速してしまう問題がある。本発明ではサポーターで保護すると共に、その保護された部分をＥＭＳによって筋肉をトレーニングできる点に特徴的な効果を有するものである。 The present invention has an important element of the invention in that it is a part of a supporter device, not merely stimulating the waist with EMS.
That is, when a supporter is attached to protect the lower back due to low back pain or the like, there is a problem that the muscles of the relevant portion are not used, which further accelerates the decline. The present invention has a characteristic effect in that the muscles can be trained by EMS while protecting the protected portion with a supporter.
上記のように比較的大きな電極部（２２０）（２２１）（２３０）（２３１）から低周波や中周波の電流を通電し、腰回りの大腰筋、腰方形筋、腸骨筋などの範囲をカバーすることができる。その際、サポーター（１０）を適切に装着することで自然に電気刺激装置（２０）も的確な位置に位置合わせされ、適正な部位の筋肉を身体に負担なくトレーニングすることが可能である。
As described above, low-frequency and medium-frequency currents are applied from the relatively large electrodes (220) (221) (230) (231) to cover the psoas major muscle, quadratus lumborum muscle, and iliacus muscle around the waist. Can be covered. At that time, by properly wearing the supporter (10), the electrical stimulator (20) is naturally positioned at an appropriate position, and it is possible to train the muscles of an appropriate portion without burdening the body.
本実施例のように、各種のボタンは制御電源部から窓部を通してサポーター器具（１）の外側から操作が可能なように構成することが最適であるが、装着する部位が手の届きにくい場所、例えば背中側や手足の裏側などの場合には操作部分を有線又は無線のリモコンとして、別に備えてもよい。
As in this embodiment, it is optimal to configure various buttons so that they can be operated from the outside of the supporter device (1) from the control power supply unit through the window unit, but the mounting part is difficult to reach. For example, in the case of the back side or the back side of the limbs, the operation portion may be separately provided as a wired or wireless remote controller.
本実施例では、さらに電気刺激装置（２０）の背面中央部にヒーター（２１３）を備えている。温度は概ね４０度程度が好ましいが、温度調整ボタン（２１２）によって温度調整が可能である。
ヒーター（２１３）によって肌温度を上昇させることで代謝効率を向上させ、ＥＭＳによる筋肉トレーニングの効果を高めることができる。
また、筋肉を予め温めることで、負担の軽減を図ることもできる。 In this embodiment, a heater (213) is further provided in the center of the back surface of the electrical stimulator (20). The temperature is preferably about 40 degrees, but the temperature can be adjusted by the temperature adjustment button (212).
By raising the skin temperature with the heater (213), the metabolic efficiency can be improved and the effect of muscle training by EMS can be enhanced.
In addition, the burden can be reduced by warming the muscles in advance.
ヒーター（２１３）によって肌温度を上昇させることで代謝効率を向上させ、ＥＭＳによる筋肉トレーニングの効果を高めることができる。
また、筋肉を予め温めることで、負担の軽減を図ることもできる。 In this embodiment, a heater (213) is further provided in the center of the back surface of the electrical stimulator (20). The temperature is preferably about 40 degrees, but the temperature can be adjusted by the temperature adjustment button (212).
By raising the skin temperature with the heater (213), the metabolic efficiency can be improved and the effect of muscle training by EMS can be enhanced.
In addition, the burden can be reduced by warming the muscles in advance.
ＥＭＳの作動時間は例えば１０分程度として、制御電源部（２１）にタイマーを備えて所定時間で終了させることができる。加えて、本器具（１）は長時間にわたって装着することもあるので、例えば１時間に１回、１０分程度を繰り返し自動的に作動させることもできる。
The operating time of the EMS is, for example, about 10 minutes, and the control power supply unit (21) is provided with a timer so that the operation can be completed in a predetermined time. In addition, since the device (1) may be worn for a long period of time, it can be automatically operated, for example, once an hour for about 10 minutes.
上記から明らかなように電気刺激装置（２０）はサポーター（１０）から着脱自在であり、サポーター（１０）は洗濯することもできる。
同時に、電気刺激装置（２０）はバッテリーとして充電池を内蔵することが可能であり、取り外して簡単に充電することもできる。 As is clear from the above, the electrical stimulator (20) is removable from the supporter (10), and the supporter (10) can also be washed.
At the same time, the electric stimulator (20) can have a built-in rechargeable battery as a battery, and can be easily removed and charged.
同時に、電気刺激装置（２０）はバッテリーとして充電池を内蔵することが可能であり、取り外して簡単に充電することもできる。 As is clear from the above, the electrical stimulator (20) is removable from the supporter (10), and the supporter (10) can also be washed.
At the same time, the electric stimulator (20) can have a built-in rechargeable battery as a battery, and can be easily removed and charged.
本発明の実施例として腰用サポーター器具（１）の構成は以上の通りである。
次に、膝用として適用する例について説明する。 As an embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the waist supporter device (1) is as described above.
Next, an example of application for the knee will be described.
次に、膝用として適用する例について説明する。 As an embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the waist supporter device (1) is as described above.
Next, an example of application for the knee will be described.
（膝用サポーター器具）
図５は、本発明に係る膝用サポーター器具（３）の身体側面を示す図であり、図６は本器具（３）の外側面、すなわち装着時の表面側を示す図である。
本器具（３）は、膝に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーター（３０）と、ＥＭＳを作用する電気刺激装置（４０）とから成る。 (Knee supporter equipment)
FIG. 5 is a view showing the body side surface of the knee supporter device (3) according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a view showing the outer surface side of the device (3), that is, the front surface side when worn.
This device (3) consists of a band-shaped supporter (30) that is wound around the knee to protect it, and an electrical stimulator (40) that acts on EMS.
図５は、本発明に係る膝用サポーター器具（３）の身体側面を示す図であり、図６は本器具（３）の外側面、すなわち装着時の表面側を示す図である。
本器具（３）は、膝に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーター（３０）と、ＥＭＳを作用する電気刺激装置（４０）とから成る。 (Knee supporter equipment)
FIG. 5 is a view showing the body side surface of the knee supporter device (3) according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a view showing the outer surface side of the device (3), that is, the front surface side when worn.
This device (3) consists of a band-shaped supporter (30) that is wound around the knee to protect it, and an electrical stimulator (40) that acts on EMS.
サポーター（３０）は、膝部位に当接すると共に電気刺激装置（４０）の装着部を有する膝当て部（３１）と、膝当て部（３１）の上端から左右両側に延設された左上バンド部（３３）と右上バンド部（３４）、下端から左右両側に延設された左下バンド部（３５）と右下バンド部（３６）をまず備える。
The supporter (30) has a knee pad portion (31) that abuts on the knee portion and has a mounting portion of the electrical stimulator (40), and an upper left band portion that extends from the upper end of the knee pad portion (31) to both left and right sides. First, the (33) and the upper right band portion (34), the lower left band portion (35) and the lower right band portion (36) extending from the lower end to the left and right sides are provided.
さらに、膝当て部（３１）の左端近傍を基端として右上方に斜めに延設（図６参照）された右傾斜バンド部（３７）と、膝当て部（３１）の右端近傍を基端として左上方に斜めに延設された左傾斜バンド部（３８）とを外側面に備える。
Further, the right inclined band portion (37) extending diagonally upward to the right (see FIG. 6) with the vicinity of the left end of the knee pad portion (31) as the base end, and the vicinity of the right end of the knee pad portion (31) as the base end. A left inclined band portion (38) extending diagonally to the upper left is provided on the outer surface.
そして、膝当て部（３１）を膝に巻回した上で、右上バンド部（３４）の身体側面の端部に設ける面ファスナー（３４０）と、左上バンド部（３３）の外側面の面ファスナー（３３０）とを締結する。また、右下バンド部（３６）の身体側面の端部に設ける面ファスナー（３６０）と、左下バンド部（３５）の外側面の面ファスナー（３５０）とを締結する。
Then, after winding the knee pad portion (31) around the knee, a hook-and-loop fastener (340) provided at the end of the body side surface of the upper right band portion (34) and a hook-and-loop fastener on the outer surface of the upper left band portion (33). Conclude with (330). Further, the surface fastener (360) provided at the end of the lower right band portion (36) on the side surface of the body and the surface fastener (350) on the outer surface of the lower left band portion (35) are fastened.
さらに図１０に示すように、右傾斜バンド部（３７）と左傾斜バンド部（３８）とをたすき掛けするように固定する。すなわち、右傾斜バンド部（３７）の端部に備えた面ファスナー（３７０）を、右上バンド部（３４）の外側面に形成される面ファスナー（３４１）と締結する。同様に、左傾斜バンド部（３８）の端部に備えた面ファスナー（３８０）を、左傾斜バンド部（３３）の外側面に形成される面ファスナー（３３０）と締結する。
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the right inclined band portion (37) and the left inclined band portion (38) are fixed so as to cross each other. That is, the surface fastener (370) provided at the end of the right inclined band portion (37) is fastened to the surface fastener (341) formed on the outer surface of the upper right band portion (34). Similarly, the hook-and-loop fastener (380) provided at the end of the left-tilted band portion (38) is fastened to the hook-and-loop fastener (330) formed on the outer surface of the left-tilted band portion (33).
このような各バンドの構成により、従来のＥＭＳベルトや、貼り付けるタイプのＥＭＳ機器では難しかった、本格的なサポーター器具を提供することができる。
左上バンド（３３）と右上バンド（３４）、左下バンド（３５）と右下バンド（３６）をそれぞれ面ファスナーで締結した上で、さらに右傾斜バンド部（３７）と左傾斜バンド部（３８）を伸長させながら交差し、膝を持ち上げるように絞り込むことで、さらにサポート力を強化している。 With such a configuration of each band, it is possible to provide a full-scale supporter device, which is difficult with a conventional EMS belt or a sticking type EMS device.
After fastening the upper left band (33) and the upper right band (34), the lower left band (35) and the lower right band (36) with hook-and-loop fasteners, respectively, the right inclined band portion (37) and the left inclined band portion (38) By crossing while extending and narrowing down to lift the knee, the support power is further strengthened.
左上バンド（３３）と右上バンド（３４）、左下バンド（３５）と右下バンド（３６）をそれぞれ面ファスナーで締結した上で、さらに右傾斜バンド部（３７）と左傾斜バンド部（３８）を伸長させながら交差し、膝を持ち上げるように絞り込むことで、さらにサポート力を強化している。 With such a configuration of each band, it is possible to provide a full-scale supporter device, which is difficult with a conventional EMS belt or a sticking type EMS device.
After fastening the upper left band (33) and the upper right band (34), the lower left band (35) and the lower right band (36) with hook-and-loop fasteners, respectively, the right inclined band portion (37) and the left inclined band portion (38) By crossing while extending and narrowing down to lift the knee, the support power is further strengthened.
各バンドの構成は上記実施例に限定されない。上下のベルト部でなく、膝全体を覆うような幅広のバンドを用いてもよい。傾斜バンド部だけで固定してもよい。さらに、本発明ではバンド部を備えず、サポーターの左右を互いに面ファスナー等で締結する構成でもよい。
The configuration of each band is not limited to the above embodiment. A wide band that covers the entire knee may be used instead of the upper and lower belts. It may be fixed only by the inclined band portion. Further, in the present invention, the band portion may not be provided, and the left and right sides of the supporter may be fastened to each other with a hook-and-loop fastener or the like.
本実施例において、膝当て部（３１）の上部に位置する装着部（３２）に、電気刺激装置（４０）を外側から操作可能に露出させる窓部（３２０）を開口している。窓部（３２０）を通して、本器具（３）を膝に装着した状態でも、身体側に付属した電気刺激装置（４０）の操作を行うことができる。
In this embodiment, a window portion (320) that operably exposes the electrical stimulator (40) from the outside is opened in the mounting portion (32) located above the knee pad portion (31). Through the window portion (320), the electrical stimulator (40) attached to the body side can be operated even when the device (3) is worn on the knee.
図７は、膝用サポーター器具（３）に備える電気刺激装置（４０）の正面図であり、図８は同背面図、図９は同底面図である。
電気刺激装置（４０）は、中央に制御電源部（４１）と、制御電源部（４１）の両側に延設され一対の電極を備えた両翼の左平板部（４２）、右平板部（４３）からなる。 FIG. 7 is a front view of the electrical stimulator (40) provided in the knee supporter device (3), FIG. 8 is a rear view of the same, and FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the same.
The electric stimulator (40) has a control power supply unit (41) in the center, and a left flat plate portion (42) and a right flat plate portion (43) of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply unit (41). ) Consists of.
電気刺激装置（４０）は、中央に制御電源部（４１）と、制御電源部（４１）の両側に延設され一対の電極を備えた両翼の左平板部（４２）、右平板部（４３）からなる。 FIG. 7 is a front view of the electrical stimulator (40) provided in the knee supporter device (3), FIG. 8 is a rear view of the same, and FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the same.
The electric stimulator (40) has a control power supply unit (41) in the center, and a left flat plate portion (42) and a right flat plate portion (43) of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply unit (41). ) Consists of.
膝用サポーター器具（３）では電気刺激装置（４０）をサポーター（３０）に固定せずに膝との間に挟んで保持することもできる。
あるいは、左平板部（４２）、右平板部（４３）の外側面に面ファスナーを備えて装着部（３２）の面ファスナーと貼り合わせる構成でもよい。 In the knee supporter device (3), the electrical stimulator (40) can be held between the supporter (30) and the knee without being fixed to the supporter (30).
Alternatively, a surface fastener may be provided on the outer surfaces of the left flat plate portion (42) and the right flat plate portion (43) and bonded to the surface fastener of the mounting portion (32).
あるいは、左平板部（４２）、右平板部（４３）の外側面に面ファスナーを備えて装着部（３２）の面ファスナーと貼り合わせる構成でもよい。 In the knee supporter device (3), the electrical stimulator (40) can be held between the supporter (30) and the knee without being fixed to the supporter (30).
Alternatively, a surface fastener may be provided on the outer surfaces of the left flat plate portion (42) and the right flat plate portion (43) and bonded to the surface fastener of the mounting portion (32).
左平板部（４２）、右平板部（４３）は可撓性のある樹脂材料、例えばシリコン製で構成することが好ましい。布製の柔らかなサポーター（３０）によって膝周辺の複雑な形状に柔軟に適合しながら、小型の電気刺激装置（４０）が膝上の動きの少ないエリアに適切に当たるように保持する。
The left flat plate portion (42) and the right flat plate portion (43) are preferably made of a flexible resin material, for example, silicon. A soft cloth supporter (30) flexibly adapts to the complex shape around the knee while holding the small electrical stimulator (40) to properly hit the less active area above the knee.
特に膝用サポーター器具（３）において、本実施例の構造は非常に好ましい。
身長方向に細長の制御電源部（４１）を配し、この部分は内部を保護する必要があることから上下左右とも撓むことはないが、大腿骨に沿っていることから違和感がない。同時に、両翼の平板部は腿の丸みに沿う向きに可撓性を備えることで、機器が当たる痛みを感じることなく、電極が皮膚にしっかりと当たることをサポートする。 Especially in the knee supporter device (3), the structure of this embodiment is very preferable.
An elongated control power supply unit (41) is arranged in the height direction, and this part does not bend up, down, left, or right because it is necessary to protect the inside, but there is no discomfort because it is along the femur. At the same time, the flat plates of both wings are flexible in the direction along the roundness of the thighs, supporting the electrodes to hit the skin firmly without feeling the pain of hitting the device.
身長方向に細長の制御電源部（４１）を配し、この部分は内部を保護する必要があることから上下左右とも撓むことはないが、大腿骨に沿っていることから違和感がない。同時に、両翼の平板部は腿の丸みに沿う向きに可撓性を備えることで、機器が当たる痛みを感じることなく、電極が皮膚にしっかりと当たることをサポートする。 Especially in the knee supporter device (3), the structure of this embodiment is very preferable.
An elongated control power supply unit (41) is arranged in the height direction, and this part does not bend up, down, left, or right because it is necessary to protect the inside, but there is no discomfort because it is along the femur. At the same time, the flat plates of both wings are flexible in the direction along the roundness of the thighs, supporting the electrodes to hit the skin firmly without feeling the pain of hitting the device.
電気刺激装置（４０）の動作を説明する。
制御電源部（４１）には窓部（３２０）から外側に露出して操作が可能な操作部（４１０）が設けられており、電源ボタン（４１１）やＥＭＳのレベル調整ボタン（４１２）（４１３）の各種のボタンや、動作状態を表す表示ランプ等が備えられている。 The operation of the electrical stimulator (40) will be described.
The control power supply unit (41) is provided with an operation unit (410) that is exposed to the outside from the window unit (320) and can be operated, and has a power button (411) and an EMS level adjustment button (412) (413). ), Various buttons, and indicator lamps that indicate the operating status are provided.
制御電源部（４１）には窓部（３２０）から外側に露出して操作が可能な操作部（４１０）が設けられており、電源ボタン（４１１）やＥＭＳのレベル調整ボタン（４１２）（４１３）の各種のボタンや、動作状態を表す表示ランプ等が備えられている。 The operation of the electrical stimulator (40) will be described.
The control power supply unit (41) is provided with an operation unit (410) that is exposed to the outside from the window unit (320) and can be operated, and has a power button (411) and an EMS level adjustment button (412) (413). ), Various buttons, and indicator lamps that indicate the operating status are provided.
電気刺激装置（４０）の身体側面（背面）には、左右１対の電極部（４２０）（４３０）を備え、左右の電極部（４２０）（４３０）の間に制御電源部（４１）からＥＭＳのための電力を通電する。本実施例でも同様に、電気刺激装置（４０）に内蔵するバッテリーと、制御回路から出力し、電極間に交流電流を印加する。
A pair of left and right electrode portions (420) (430) are provided on the side surface (back surface) of the body of the electrical stimulator (40), and from the control power supply unit (41) between the left and right electrode portions (420) (430). Energize the power for EMS. Similarly in this embodiment, an alternating current is applied between the battery built in the electric stimulator (40) and the control circuit to output the current.
本発明は、単に膝にＥＭＳによる刺激を与えるものではなく、サポーター器具の一部であることが重要である。
腰用と同様に、膝サポーターを用いると、当該部分の筋肉を使わなくなることで衰えをさらに加速してしまう問題がある。本発明ではサポーターで保護すると共に、その保護された部分をＥＭＳによって筋肉をトレーニングできる点に特徴的な効果を有するものである。 It is important that the present invention is not merely EMS stimulation of the knee, but is part of a supporter device.
As with the waist supporter, using a knee supporter has the problem of accelerating the decline by not using the muscles in that area. The present invention has a characteristic effect in that the muscles can be trained by EMS while protecting the protected portion with a supporter.
腰用と同様に、膝サポーターを用いると、当該部分の筋肉を使わなくなることで衰えをさらに加速してしまう問題がある。本発明ではサポーターで保護すると共に、その保護された部分をＥＭＳによって筋肉をトレーニングできる点に特徴的な効果を有するものである。 It is important that the present invention is not merely EMS stimulation of the knee, but is part of a supporter device.
As with the waist supporter, using a knee supporter has the problem of accelerating the decline by not using the muscles in that area. The present invention has a characteristic effect in that the muscles can be trained by EMS while protecting the protected portion with a supporter.
電極部（４２０）（４３０）から低周波の電流を通電し、膝上方の大腿四頭筋などの筋肉をトレーニングする。従来、膝のまわりの筋肉をトレーニングしようとすると、シットアップや階段昇降など負荷の強いトレーニングが一般的で、適切に行わないとかえって膝を痛める原因にもなる。
A low-frequency current is applied from the electrodes (420) and (430) to train muscles such as the quadriceps femoris above the knee. Conventionally, when trying to train the muscles around the knee, heavy training such as sit-ups and climbing stairs is common, and if not done properly, it may cause knee injury.
本発明のサポーター器具（３）はサポーター（３０）を適切に装着すると、電気刺激装置（４０）が位置合わせされ、大腿四頭筋にフィットする。
そして、サポーター（３０）によって逆に使わなくなる筋肉を身体に負担なくトレーニングすることが可能である。 When the supporter (30) is properly attached to the supporter device (3) of the present invention, the electrical stimulator (40) is aligned and fits the quadriceps muscle.
Then, the supporter (30) can train the muscles that are no longer used without burdening the body.
そして、サポーター（３０）によって逆に使わなくなる筋肉を身体に負担なくトレーニングすることが可能である。 When the supporter (30) is properly attached to the supporter device (3) of the present invention, the electrical stimulator (40) is aligned and fits the quadriceps muscle.
Then, the supporter (30) can train the muscles that are no longer used without burdening the body.
本実施例では、さらに電気刺激装置（４０）の背面中央部にヒーター（４１４）を備えている。温度は概ね４０度程度が好ましいが、電源ボタン（４１１）やレベル調整ボタン（４１２）（４１３）によってヒーターのオンオフ、温度調整が可能である。
ヒーター（４１４）によって肌温度を上昇させることで代謝効率を向上させ、ＥＭＳによる筋肉トレーニングの効果を高めることができる。
また、筋肉を予め温めることで、負担の軽減を図ることもできる。 In this embodiment, a heater (414) is further provided in the center of the back surface of the electrical stimulator (40). The temperature is preferably about 40 degrees, but the heater can be turned on / off and the temperature can be adjusted by the power button (411) and the level adjustment buttons (412) (413).
By raising the skin temperature with the heater (414), the metabolic efficiency can be improved and the effect of muscle training by EMS can be enhanced.
In addition, the burden can be reduced by warming the muscles in advance.
ヒーター（４１４）によって肌温度を上昇させることで代謝効率を向上させ、ＥＭＳによる筋肉トレーニングの効果を高めることができる。
また、筋肉を予め温めることで、負担の軽減を図ることもできる。 In this embodiment, a heater (414) is further provided in the center of the back surface of the electrical stimulator (40). The temperature is preferably about 40 degrees, but the heater can be turned on / off and the temperature can be adjusted by the power button (411) and the level adjustment buttons (412) (413).
By raising the skin temperature with the heater (414), the metabolic efficiency can be improved and the effect of muscle training by EMS can be enhanced.
In addition, the burden can be reduced by warming the muscles in advance.
上記から明らかなように電気刺激装置（４０）はサポーター（３０）から着脱自在であり、サポーター（３０）は洗濯することもできる。
同時に、電気刺激装置（４０）はバッテリーとして充電池を内蔵することが可能であり、取り外して簡単に充電することもできる。 As is clear from the above, the electrical stimulator (40) is removable from the supporter (30), and the supporter (30) can also be washed.
At the same time, the electrical stimulator (40) can have a built-in rechargeable battery as a battery, and can be easily removed and charged.
同時に、電気刺激装置（４０）はバッテリーとして充電池を内蔵することが可能であり、取り外して簡単に充電することもできる。 As is clear from the above, the electrical stimulator (40) is removable from the supporter (30), and the supporter (30) can also be washed.
At the same time, the electrical stimulator (40) can have a built-in rechargeable battery as a battery, and can be easily removed and charged.
1 腰用サポーター器具
10 サポーター
11 背当て部
12 左巻回部
13 右巻回部
14 左バンド部
15 右バンド部
20 電気刺激装置
21 制御電源部
22 左平板部
23 右平板部
24 面ファスナー
25 面ファスナー
26 左ボタン
27 右ボタン
3 膝用サポーター器具
30 サポーター
31 膝当て部
32 装着部
32 備えて装着部
33 左上バンド部
33 左傾斜バンド部
34 右上バンド部
35 左下バンド部
36 右下バンド部
37 右傾斜バンド部
38 左傾斜バンド部
40 電気刺激装置
41 制御電源部
42 左平板部
43 右平板部
110 第１窓部
111、112 面ファスナー
120 伸縮部分
121 端部分
122 面ファスナー
130 伸縮部分
131 端部分
132 面ファスナー
140 第２窓部
141、142 傾斜ベルト
143 連結具
144 左装着ベルト
145 面ファスナー
150 第３窓部
151、152 傾斜ベルト
153 連結具
154 右装着ベルト
155 面ファスナー
210 中央操作部
211 電源ボタン
212 温度調整ボタン
213 ヒーター
320 窓部
220、221 電極部
330、340、341、350、360、370、380 面ファスナー
410 操作部
411 電源ボタン
412、413 レベル調整ボタン
414 ヒーター
420、430 電極部
1 Waist supporter equipment
10 supporters
11 Backrest
12 Left-handed part
13 Right-handed part
14 Left band
15 Right band
20 Electrical stimulator
21 Control power supply
22 Left flat plate
23 Right flat plate
24-sided fastener
25 hook-and-loop fastener
26 Left button
27 Right button
3 Knee supporter equipment
30 supporters
31 Knee pad
32 Mounting part
32 in preparation
33 Upper left band
33 Left tilt band
34 Upper right band
35 Lower left band
36 Lower right band
37 Right tilt band
38 Left tilt band
40 Electrical stimulator
41 Control power supply
42 Left flat plate
43 Right flat plate
110 1st window
111, 112 hook-and-loop fasteners
120 stretchable part
121 Edge
122 hook-and-loop fastener
130 Telescopic part
131 edge
132 hook-and-loop fastener
140 Second window
141, 142 Inclined belt
143 Coupling
144 Left mounting belt
145 hook-and-loop fastener
150 3rd window
151, 152 Inclined belt
153 connector
154 Right mounting belt
155 hook-and-loop fastener
210 Central control unit
211 Power button
212 Temperature control button
213 heater
320 window
220, 221 Electrode
330, 340, 341, 350, 360, 370, 380 hook-and-loop fasteners
410 Operation unit
411 Power button
412, 413 Level adjustment button
414 heater
420, 430 Electrodes
10 サポーター
11 背当て部
12 左巻回部
13 右巻回部
14 左バンド部
15 右バンド部
20 電気刺激装置
21 制御電源部
22 左平板部
23 右平板部
24 面ファスナー
25 面ファスナー
26 左ボタン
27 右ボタン
3 膝用サポーター器具
30 サポーター
31 膝当て部
32 装着部
32 備えて装着部
33 左上バンド部
33 左傾斜バンド部
34 右上バンド部
35 左下バンド部
36 右下バンド部
37 右傾斜バンド部
38 左傾斜バンド部
40 電気刺激装置
41 制御電源部
42 左平板部
43 右平板部
110 第１窓部
111、112 面ファスナー
120 伸縮部分
121 端部分
122 面ファスナー
130 伸縮部分
131 端部分
132 面ファスナー
140 第２窓部
141、142 傾斜ベルト
143 連結具
144 左装着ベルト
145 面ファスナー
150 第３窓部
151、152 傾斜ベルト
153 連結具
154 右装着ベルト
155 面ファスナー
210 中央操作部
211 電源ボタン
212 温度調整ボタン
213 ヒーター
320 窓部
220、221 電極部
330、340、341、350、360、370、380 面ファスナー
410 操作部
411 電源ボタン
412、413 レベル調整ボタン
414 ヒーター
420、430 電極部
1 Waist supporter equipment
10 supporters
11 Backrest
12 Left-handed part
13 Right-handed part
14 Left band
15 Right band
20 Electrical stimulator
21 Control power supply
22 Left flat plate
23 Right flat plate
24-sided fastener
25 hook-and-loop fastener
26 Left button
27 Right button
3 Knee supporter equipment
30 supporters
31 Knee pad
32 Mounting part
32 in preparation
33 Upper left band
33 Left tilt band
34 Upper right band
35 Lower left band
36 Lower right band
37 Right tilt band
38 Left tilt band
40 Electrical stimulator
41 Control power supply
42 Left flat plate
43 Right flat plate
110 1st window
111, 112 hook-and-loop fasteners
120 stretchable part
121 Edge
122 hook-and-loop fastener
130 Telescopic part
131 edge
132 hook-and-loop fastener
140 Second window
141, 142 Inclined belt
143 Coupling
144 Left mounting belt
145 hook-and-loop fastener
150 3rd window
151, 152 Inclined belt
153 connector
154 Right mounting belt
155 hook-and-loop fastener
210 Central control unit
211 Power button
212 Temperature control button
213 heater
320 window
220, 221 Electrode
330, 340, 341, 350, 360, 370, 380 hook-and-loop fasteners
410 Operation unit
411 Power button
412, 413 Level adjustment button
414 heater
420, 430 Electrodes
Claims (7)
- 身体の所定部位に巻回して保護する帯状のサポーターと、
使用者の肌面に電気的筋肉刺激を与える電気刺激装置とから成るサポーター器具であって、
該電気刺激装置は、該サポーターに着脱可能であって、該サポーターの一部には該電気刺激装置の装着部を有し、
サポーターによって保護される部位に対して電気的筋肉刺激によって筋肉トレーニングを行うように構成した
ことを特徴とするサポーター器具。 A band-shaped supporter that wraps around a predetermined part of the body to protect it,
It is a supporter device consisting of an electrical stimulator that gives electrical muscle stimulation to the user's skin surface.
The electric stimulator is removable from the supporter, and a part of the supporter has a mounting portion of the electric stimulator.
A supporter device characterized in that it is configured to perform muscle training by electrical muscle stimulation on a part protected by the supporter. - 前記装着部が、前記サポーターの身体側の面に設けられると共に、
前記サポーターには前記電気刺激装置を外側から操作可能に露出させる窓部を備えた
請求項１に記載のサポーター器具。 The mounting portion is provided on the body side surface of the supporter, and at the same time,
The supporter device according to claim 1, wherein the supporter is provided with a window portion that operably exposes the electrical stimulator from the outside. - 前記電気刺激装置は、
中央に制御電源部と、
該制御電源部の両側に延設され一対の電極を備えた両翼の平板部と
を備える請求項１又は２に記載のサポーター器具。 The electrical stimulator
Control power supply in the center
The supporter device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising flat plate portions of both wings having a pair of electrodes extending on both sides of the control power supply portion. - 前記平板部は可撓性のある樹脂材料で形成される
請求項３に記載のサポーター器具。 The supporter device according to claim 3, wherein the flat plate portion is made of a flexible resin material. - 前記平板部と、前記装着部が互いに面ファスナーで着脱可能に構成される
請求項３又は４に記載のサポーター器具。 The supporter device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the flat plate portion and the mounting portion are detachably attached to each other by a hook-and-loop fastener. - 前記サポーター器具が腰用であって、前記サポーターは、
腰部位に当接すると共に前記装着部を有する背当て部と、
該背当て部の左右両側に連設され背側から腹側に巻回する左巻回部及び右巻回部と、
該装着部の左右両側をそれぞれ基端として左右側方に伸縮可能に延設された左バンド部及び右バンド部とを備え、
該左巻回部と該右バンド部とを締結し、該右巻回部と該左バンド部とを締結して該背当て部を固定する
請求項１ないし５のいずれかに記載のサポーター器具。 The supporter device is for the waist, and the supporter is
A back support portion that comes into contact with the lumbar region and has the mounting portion,
A left-handed and right-handed parts that are connected to the left and right sides of the backrest and are wound from the dorsal side to the ventral side.
It is provided with a left band portion and a right band portion that are stretchably extended to the left and right sides with the left and right sides of the mounting portion as base ends, respectively.
The supporter device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the left-handed winding portion and the right band portion are fastened, and the right-handed winding portion and the left band portion are fastened to fix the back support portion. .. - 前記サポーター器具が膝用であって、前記サポーターは、
膝部位に当接すると共に前記装着部を有する膝当て部と、
該膝当て部の上端及び下端から左右両側に延設された上バンド部及び下バンド部と、
該膝当て部の左端近傍を基端として右上方に斜めに延設された右傾斜バンド部と、
該膝当て部の右端近傍を基端として左上方に斜めに延設された左傾斜バンド部とを備え、
該右傾斜バンド部及び該左傾斜バンド部を、それぞれ該上バンド部と締結して該膝当て部を固定する
請求項１ないし５のいずれかに記載のサポーター器具。 The supporter device is for the knee, and the supporter is
A knee pad that comes into contact with the knee and has the mounting part,
The upper band portion and the lower band portion extending from the upper end and the lower end of the knee pad portion to the left and right sides, and the lower band portion.
A right inclined band portion extending diagonally to the upper right with the vicinity of the left end of the knee pad portion as the base end, and a right inclined band portion.
A left inclined band portion extending diagonally to the upper left with the vicinity of the right end of the knee pad portion as a base end is provided.
The supporter device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the right inclined band portion and the left inclined band portion are fastened to the upper band portion to fix the knee pad portion.
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