JP2000325382A - Blood circulation acceleration device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cool and heat a hand and a foot easily and repeatedly by a simple configuration without wetting the hand and foot. SOLUTION: A thermo-element 2 whose joint 2a on one side is directed toward the inner side of a glovelike vessel 1 is arranged on an inner wall of the glovelike vessel 1. A predetermined current flows into the thermo-element 2 from a power supply part in a control part 3 provided on the outside to cool or heat the inside of the vessel 1. Moreover, a power supply control part controlling the power supply part to change of a value of a current flowing into the thermo-element 2 and the direction of current at a predetermined period is provided in the control part 3 so that an alternating current flows in the thermo-element 2. The inside of the glovelike vessel 1 is cooled and heated at a predetermined period repeatedly to cool and heat a hand inserted into the vessel 1 at a predetermined temperature cycle so as to accelerate blood circulation of the hand.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a blood circulation promoting device for promoting blood circulation in a limb by repeatedly cooling and heating hands and feet with a simple structure and easily.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art People with poor blood circulation due to atrophy of the blood vessels of the limbs,
It is easy to cause troubles such as cold limbs and burns in the limbs. In such a case, it is said that the improvement can be achieved by alternately immersing the limbs in hot water and cold water and applying a temperature cycle. But,
The use of hot and cold water is bothersome in its preparation and cleaning up. In addition, there is an inconvenient problem that the limbs get wet.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has a simple structure without wet hands and feet. The purpose is to provide.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems A thermoelectric element which is provided on the inner wall of a glove-like or shoe-like container and has a joint for cooling or heating the inside of the container, A power supply unit that cools or heats the joint and a power supply control unit that controls the power supply unit and changes the current value and the direction of the current flowing through the thermoelectric element at a predetermined cycle are provided, and the inside of the glove-shaped or shoe-shaped container is provided. Cooling or heating is performed at a predetermined cycle, and the hand or foot inserted into the container is cooled and heated at a predetermined temperature cycle to promote blood circulation of the hand or foot.

[0005] The power supply control unit is provided with a setting unit for setting a cycle for repeating the maximum and minimum temperatures inside the container from the outside, and a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature inside the container. The temperature inside the container is changed according to the cycle.

A heat radiating portion is provided outside the container to be thermally connected to a joint opposite to the joint for cooling or heating the inside of the container of the thermoelectric element, and a power supply controller radiates heat from the heat radiating portion. To control.

[0007] The thermoelectric element is disposed at a site corresponding to the finger of the hand or toe.

The inside of the container is lined with an aluminum plate or other heat conductive material that is thermally connected to a junction of a thermoelectric element that cools or heats the inside of the container substantially along the inside of the container.

[0009] Silicone rubber or another material having high heat conductivity is further adhered to the inside of the aluminum plate or other heat conductive material.

A heat insulating material is attached to the outside of the aluminum plate or other heat conductive material.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1A and 1B are a plan view and a sectional side view, respectively, showing the concept of one embodiment of a blood circulation promoting device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a control unit of one embodiment of the blood circulation promoting device according to the present invention. On the inner wall of a glove-like container 1, a thermoelectric element 2 with one joint 2a facing the inside of the container is arranged. A predetermined current is supplied to the thermoelectric element 2 from a power supply unit 3b in a control unit 3 provided outside to cool or heat the inside of the container 1. The control unit 3 also controls the power supply unit 3b to change the value of the current flowing in the thermoelectric element 2 and the direction of the current at a predetermined cycle.
a, an alternating current is passed through the thermoelectric element 2, and the glove-shaped container 1
The inside of the container is repeatedly cooled and heated at a predetermined cycle, and the hand inserted into the container 1 is cooled and heated at a predetermined temperature cycle to promote blood circulation of the hand.

The power supply control section 3a of the control section 3 is provided with a setting section 3c for setting a cycle for repeating the maximum and minimum temperatures inside the container from the outside and a temperature sensor 3d for detecting the temperature inside the container. Thus, the temperature inside the container 1 is changed according to a temperature cycle set from the outside. A joining portion 2b opposite to the joining portion 2a for cooling or heating the inside of the container 1 of the thermoelectric element 2 is disposed toward the outside of the container 1, and the joining portion 2b has a radiation fin thermally connected thereto. A heat radiating unit including the fan motor 2c and the fan motor 4 is provided. The power supply control unit 3a controls the current flowing through the thermoelectric element 2 by the power supply unit 3b and controls the rotation of the fan motor 4 so that the temperature inside the container 1 is set in the setting unit 3c and a temperature cycle is performed. The amount of heat radiated from the radiator fins 2c of the radiator is controlled.

The thermoelectric element 2 is arranged at a position corresponding to the finger of the hand of the container 1 which is most effective for promoting blood circulation. Container 1
The inside of the inside should be lined with a material having high thermal conductivity such as an aluminum plate 1a or a copper plate that is thermally connected to the junction 2a of the thermoelectric element 2 that cools or heats the inside of the container 1 along the inside of the container. Thereby, other parts in the container can be cooled and heated. A flexible and high thermal conductivity material such as silicone rubber 1b is further adhered to the inside of the aluminum plate 1a so as to be in close contact with the hand inserted into the container 1 to improve heat conduction to the hand. Improve the feel. Also, aluminum plate 1
A heat insulating material 1c, such as foamed polycitrol, is adhered to the outside of "a" so as not to be affected by external temperature.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are a plan view and a sectional side view, respectively, showing the concept of another embodiment of the blood circulation promoting device according to the present invention. Only by replacing the above-mentioned glove-like container with the shoe-like container 31, the configuration, operation and effect of the other parts are exactly the same as those of the above-mentioned glove-like container 1. That is, the shoe-like container 31
Thermoelectric element 3 with one joint facing the inner wall of the container
2 is arranged. A predetermined current is supplied to the thermoelectric element 32 from a power supply unit controlled by a power supply control unit in an externally provided control unit 33 to cool or heat the inside of the container 31 so that the inside of the shoe-like container 31 is cooled. Cooling and heating are repeated at a predetermined cycle, and the foot inserted into the container 1 is cooled and heated at a predetermined temperature cycle to promote blood circulation of the hand. Thermoelectric element 32
A heat radiating portion including a heat radiating fin 32c and a fan motor 34 is provided at the joint on the opposite side to control the amount of heat radiated. The thermoelectric element 32 is disposed at a position corresponding to the toe of the container 31. The inside of the container 31 is connected to the junction of the thermoelectric element 32 that cools or heats the inside of the container 31 substantially along the inside of the container. The aluminum plate 31a to be electrically connected is lined. Silicon rubber 31b is further adhered to the inside of the aluminum plate 31a so as to be in close contact with the foot inserted into the container 31. Further, a heat insulating material 31c such as foamed polystyrene roll is adhered to the outside of the aluminum plate 31a so as not to be affected by external temperature.

[0015]

The glove-like or shoe-like container is disposed on the inner wall of the container,
A thermoelectric element having a junction that cools or heats the inside of the container, a power supply that supplies current to the thermoelectric element to cool or heat the junction of the thermoelectric element, and a current value that flows through the thermoelectric element by controlling the power supply And a power supply control unit for changing the direction of the current at a predetermined cycle is provided, and the inside of the glove-like or shoe-like container is cooled or heated at a predetermined cycle, and the hand or foot inserted into the container is heated to a predetermined temperature. By cooling and heating in a cycle to promote blood circulation in the hands or feet, it is possible to easily promote blood circulation with a simple configuration without wet hands and feet.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A is a plan view and FIG. 1B is a side sectional view showing the concept of one embodiment of a blood circulation promoting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a control unit of one embodiment of the blood circulation promoting device according to the present invention.

3A is a plan view and FIG. 3B is a sectional side view showing the concept of another embodiment of the blood circulation promoting device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 container 1a aluminum plate 1b silicon rubber 1c heat insulating material 2 thermoelectric element 2c radiating fin 3 control unit 3a power control unit 3b power supply unit 3c setting unit 3d temperature sensor 4 fan motor 31 container 31a aluminum plate 31b silicon rubber 31c heat insulating material 32 thermoelectric element 33 control unit 34 fan motor

Claims (7)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A glove-like or shoe-like container is provided on the inner wall of a container,
A thermoelectric element having a junction that cools or heats the inside of the container, a power supply that supplies current to the thermoelectric element to cool or heat the junction of the thermoelectric element, and a current value that flows through the thermoelectric element by controlling the power supply And a power supply control unit that changes the direction of the current at a predetermined cycle is provided, and the inside of the glove-like or shoe-like container is cooled or heated at a predetermined cycle, and the hand or foot inserted into the container is subjected to a predetermined temperature cycle. A blood circulation promoting device which cools and heats to promote blood circulation of hands or feet. 2. A power supply control unit, comprising: a setting unit for setting a cycle of repeating a maximum and a minimum temperature and a maximum and a minimum temperature inside the container from the outside; and a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature inside the container. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 1, wherein the temperature inside the container is changed according to a temperature cycle set from (1). 3. A heat radiating portion is provided outside the container to be thermally connected to a junction opposite to the junction for cooling or heating the inside of the container of the thermoelectric element, and the power supply controller radiates heat from the heat radiating portion. 3. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 2, wherein the heat release amount is controlled. 4. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric element is disposed at a portion corresponding to a finger of a hand or a toe. 5. The inside of the container is lined with an aluminum plate or other heat conductive material that is thermally connected to a junction of a thermoelectric element that cools or heats the inside of the container substantially along the inside of the container. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 1. 6. Inside an aluminum plate or other heat conductive material,
6. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 5, further comprising affixing silicone rubber or another soft material having high thermal conductivity. 7. Outside of an aluminum plate or other heat conductive material,
The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 5, wherein a heat insulating material is attached.