JP2001333991A - Low frequency massager - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a low frequency massager that higher effect of massage over digital compression is obtained by certainly impressing low frequency pulse to requiring part of soles. SOLUTION: A foot plate 4 composed of low frequency stimulating electrode is formed so as to be appropriate size that almost whole surface of the soles can be touched to it, even if location of the soles is slightly deviated when putting soles on a part of putting soles provided in a main part 1 of a low frequency massager 100. The low frequency massager 100 is composed so that it can impress low frequency pulse to the almost whole surface regardless of size of soles and may heat soles by setting a heater under the foot plate 4. A conductive pad 8 affixable to part requiring massage is also provided for the main part 1 to massage not only soles but also each part of a body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massage device mainly used for a sole massage, among massage devices utilizing low frequencies.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a low-frequency massage device intended for the sole of the foot has a portion on which the left and right soles are placed on the upper surface of a main body, and a low-frequency stimulation electrode is attached thereto. By applying a low-frequency pulse on the foot, a stimulus is given to the sole of the foot.

[0003]

In the above-described conventional low-frequency massage device, the low-frequency stimulation electrode corresponds to a portion where the sole of the foot rests, which is to apply acupressure to the sole, ie, "acupressure point". It is attached to the part that does. Therefore, if a low-frequency stimulation electrode is made to match the "acupressure point" on the sole of the foot and a low-frequency pulse is applied thereto, there is a certain massage effect. However, there is a problem in that the effect of the low frequency pulse is different from the effect of the acupressure, so that an effect equivalent to the acupressure cannot be obtained.

Conventionally, in order to reduce such inconveniences, a portion of the electrode for low-frequency stimulation is configured to vibrate, and a voltage is applied to the electrode for low-frequency stimulation and the portion is vibrated so that the foot sole is vibrated. Attempts have been made to increase the massage effect on that part of the body.

However, even if the sole is placed on the part where the sole is to be placed, the "point" of the sole does not always match the electrode for low frequency stimulation, and the size of the sole varies from person to person. Therefore, it is very unlikely that all "pots" on the sole will match all the low frequency stimulation electrodes.
Therefore, a sufficient massage effect cannot be obtained with the conventional low-frequency massage device.

[0006] Furthermore, since the body parts that can be massaged are limited to the soles and cannot be used for parts other than the soles, for example, the shoulders and waist, a dedicated low-profile is required when the shoulders and waist are to be massaged. It was necessary to purchase a frequency massage device separately.

According to the present invention, a massage effect higher than acupressure can be obtained, a low-frequency pulse can be reliably applied to a required portion of the sole, and the present invention is used for a portion other than the sole. An object of the present invention is to provide a low-frequency massage device that can perform the massage.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problem, a means according to the invention described in claim 1 is that a foot plate 4 composed of a low-frequency stimulation electrode is attached to an upper surface of a main body 1. A low-frequency massage device 100 for applying a low-frequency pulse by placing the sole on the foot plate 4 to apply a stimulus to the sole;
Is formed in a size corresponding to the whole or most of the sole of the foot.

[0009] The present inventor has proposed that the lower part of the sole of the foot be applied more than when a low-frequency pulse is applied only to the "point of acupressure".
It has been found that the massage effect is remarkably higher when the voltage is applied to a wide portion, and a higher effect is obtained than the massage effect by acupressure. Based on this, the foot plate 4 is formed to have a size such that almost the entire surface of the sole comes into contact even if the position on which the sole is placed is slightly displaced, and a low-frequency pulse is applied to almost the entire surface regardless of the sole size. Is applied.

Means adopted by the invention described in claim 2 is:
The foot plate (4) is provided with a heater (41) for heating the foot plate (4).
A low-frequency massage device 100 according to item 1. That is, since the foot plate 4 is provided with the heater 41 so that the foot plate 4 can be heated, the action of applying the low-frequency pulse and the warming action of the heater 41 act synergistically to provide a better massage effect. Is obtained.

Means adopted by the invention described in claim 3 is:
The low-frequency massage device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a conductive pad (8) applied to each part of the body and applying a low-frequency pulse. That is,
A conductive pad 8 that can be attached to each part of the body is provided so that a low-frequency pulse can be applied to each part of the body other than the soles.

The means adopted by the invention described in claim 4 is that
The conductive pad 8 is a connection plug 82 for connecting to the main body 1.
The main body 1 has a plug jack 7 to which the connection plug 82 is connected. By connecting the connection plug 82 and the plug jack 7, the power supply to the foot plate 4 is cut off, and the power supply to only the conductive pad 8 is performed. The low-frequency massage device 10 according to claim 4, wherein the massage is performed.
0. This means that the conductive pad 8 can be freely attached to and detached from the main body 1 by connecting and disconnecting the connection plug 82 to and from the plug jack 7, and when the connection plug 82 is inserted into the plug jack 7, the foot plate 4
In this case, the power supply to the foot plate 4 and the conductive pad 8 is prevented by interrupting the power supply to the conductive plate 8 and supplying the current to only the conductive pad 8.

Means adopted by the invention described in claim 5 is:
5. The low-frequency device according to claim 1, further comprising a lap belt 9 that holds the knee closed so that the knee is opened and the sole does not separate from the foot plate 4. It is a massage device 100. That is, when performing treatment while sitting on a chair and placing the soles on the foot plate 4, both knees are fastened with the lap belt 9 to prevent the knees from being tired and open even when performing treatment for a long time. The sole and the foot plate 4 are securely brought into close contact with each other.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a low-frequency massage device according to the present invention will be specifically described based on the illustrated embodiment.
1 to 5 show a low-frequency massage device 100 according to the present embodiment. Low frequency massage device 100
Includes a main body 1, conductive pads 8, and a remote controller (not shown).

The main body 1 has a vertical length of about 250 to 350 mm,
Width: about 350-450mm, Height: 100-150m
The display unit 2 is formed in the center on the upper surface, and footrests 3 are formed on both sides thereof. A handle 11 is formed at a rear portion of the main body 1 so that the main body 1 can be held with one hand, and a support leg 12 is attached to a lower surface, and a floor surface on which a carpet is laid. It can be used in places with some irregularities such as.

The foot rest 3 is formed to have a size that allows the largest foot of the person using the low-frequency massage device 100 to be put on. , Which are larger and larger than a general foot size. The foot rest 4 is provided with a foot plate 4 composed of a low-frequency stimulating electrode large enough to rest the entire sole or the sole of the foot, and when the foot rests on the foot rest 3, The sole is inevitably in contact with the foot plate 4.
A heater 41 formed by a planar heating element, a linear heating element, or the like is attached to the back surface of the foot plate 4 so that the surface of the foot plate 4 is heated to an appropriate temperature, for example, 4 ° C.
It can be heated to about 0 to 50 ° C.

A mechanism for operating the foot plate 4 and the heater 41 is not shown because it is not different from a normal type, but a control mechanism for operating the foot plate 4 and the heater 41 is provided in the main body 1. Is provided. The control mechanism is connected to the foot plate 4 and the heater 41, and is also connected to the remote controller. By operating the remote controller, the intensity and waveform of the low frequency pulse of the foot plate 4, that is, the massage mode is switched. The temperature can be controlled and the operating time can be set.

The display section 2 is formed with display windows 21, 22,... Corresponding to the intensity and waveform of the low frequency pulse, which are connected to a control mechanism and mounted below. The intensity and waveform of the low-frequency pulse are displayed on a digital display or an analog display by turning on a lamp or the like.

A main switch 5 is formed on the main body, and a power cord 6 is attached thereto. The power cord 6 is connected to the main switch 5 via an indoor power supply AC adapter (not shown) in the main body 1. The control mechanism has been contacted. Further, a DC power supply jack is also formed, which is connected to the main switch 5, so that a DC power supply of an automobile can be used. In addition, a plug jack 7 for connecting a conductive pad 8 is provided on the front surface of the main body 1.

The conductive pad 8 includes a pad portion 81 having an electrode for low frequency stimulation, a sticking member (not shown) which can be freely attached to and detached from the body and has conductivity, and a connection plug 82.
It is provided with. The connection plug 82 is inserted into the plug jack 7 of the main body 1 and connected to the main body 1 so that the low-frequency pulse generated by the main body 1 is
To be communicated to. The plug jack 7 is provided with an energization switching circuit 71 for interrupting energization of the foot plate 4 and energizing only the conductive pad 8 when the connection plug 82 is inserted.

FIG. 6 and FIG.
FIG. 6 shows an energization switching circuit 71 in which the connection plug 82 is not inserted into the plug jack 7, and FIG.
2 shows the energization switching circuit 71 into which is inserted. FIG.
When the connection plug 82 is not inserted as shown in FIG. 7, the current flows from the transformer side via the contact X to the foot plate connection terminal 42a to the foot plate 4a, and passes through the body to connect the foot plate 4b to the foot plate. It flows to the terminal 42b and to the transformer side via the contact Y.

However, the connection plug 8 is connected to the plug jack 7.
When the plug 2 is inserted, the contact X and the contact Y are opened by being expanded by the connection plug 82 as shown in FIG. 7, so that no current flows to the foot plate 4 side. Instead, it flows from the connection plug 82 to the pad portion 81a of the conductive pad 8, and passes through the body to the pad portion 81a.
b to the transformer side through the connection plug 82. Thus, when the conductive plug 8 is connected by inserting the connection plug 82, current flows only to the conductive pad 8 side.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a method of using the low-frequency massage device 100 for massage of the sole. When massaging the sole of the foot, first, the main switch 5 is turned on, the remote controller is operated, the foot plate 4 is heated to a desired temperature as needed, and the foot is put on the foot plate 4 while sitting on a chair. To apply a low-frequency pulse having a desired intensity and a desired waveform. At this time, if the lap belt 9 is worn on both knees, massage can be performed more effectively. As described above, the portion of the footrest 3 where the arch of the sole comes in contact is formed to be larger and higher than the size of a general foot. If you put your feet on top, your knees tend to get tired and open over time. When the knee is opened, the sole tends to rise from the foot plate 4 and the low frequency pulse is not sufficiently transmitted. However, wearing the knee belt 9 can solve this problem. The lap belt 9 includes a locking member 91 for locking both ends of the belt to form a ring, and a length adjusting member (not shown) capable of freely adjusting the length. The locking member 91 and the length adjusting member are both formed by well-known means. When wearing the lap belt 9, the lap belt 91 is wound around both knees, and then the locking device 91 is locked,
The length is adjusted by the length adjusting member so that both knees are tightened. As a result, the knee can be prevented from opening, and the sole of the foot can be securely brought into close contact with the foot plate 4.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of using the conductive pad 8 connected to the low-frequency massage device 100. When massaging using the conductive pad 8, the main switch 5 is turned on, and the pad portions 81a, 81
After attaching 1b to each part you want to massage,
By operating the remote controller, a low-frequency pulse having a desired intensity and a desired waveform is applied as required.

[0025]

As described above, according to the low-frequency massage device of the first aspect, the foot plate including the electrode for low-frequency stimulation is formed so as to hit the whole or most of the sole of the foot. A low-frequency pulse is applied to the entire sole surface, and an extremely high therapeutic effect can be obtained.

According to the low-frequency massage device of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the low-frequency massage device of the first aspect, the foot plate is provided with a heater so that the foot plate can be heated. In addition to eliminating the discomfort when cold, it can stimulate by applying a low frequency pulse while heating the sole, so that blood circulation is promoted compared to the case without heating, and a better massage effect Can be obtained.

According to the low-frequency massage device of the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the low-frequency massage device of the first or second aspect, the low-frequency massage device further includes a conductive pad that can be attached to each part of the body. As a result, massage can be performed by applying a low-frequency pulse not only to the soles but also to any part of the body.

According to the low-frequency massage device of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the low-frequency massage device of the third aspect, the connection plug provided on the conductive pad with the conductive pad and the main body is provided. Because it is inserted into the plug jack provided for the connection, it can be removed out of the way when not in use. Further, since the power supply to the foot plate is interrupted only by inserting the connection plug and the power is supplied to only the conductive pad, the combined use of the conductive pad and the foot plate is prevented, and the treatment can be performed safely.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the treatment is performed by placing the sole on a foot plate while sitting on a chair, the lap belts are attached to both knees so that the knee is not tired and opened. As the knee is held in a closed state, it is possible to prevent the knee from opening and the sole from separating from the foot plate, and a low-frequency pulse is reliably applied to the entire sole to obtain a sufficient massage effect. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the main body of the low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main body of the low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an energization switching circuit provided in the low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment, illustrating a state where a connection plug of a conductive pad is not inserted.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an energization switching circuit provided in the low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment, illustrating a state where a connection plug of a conductive pad is inserted.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method of using the low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment for massage of the sole.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a usage method when a conductive pad is connected to the low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment for use.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Low frequency massage apparatus main body 2 Display part 3 Footrest part 4 Foot plate 5 Main switch 6 Power cord 7 Plug jack 8 Conductive pad 9 Knee belt 11 Handle 12 Support leg 21, 22 ... Display window 41 Heater 42 Foot plate connection Terminal 71 Plug jack circuit 81 Pad section 82 Connection plug 91 Locking tool 100 Low-frequency massage device according to the present embodiment

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] April 6, 2001 (2001.4.6)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] Fig. 7

[Correction method] Change

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FIG. 7

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A foot plate comprising an electrode for low-frequency stimulation is attached to an upper surface of a main body, and a low-frequency pulse is applied by placing a sole on the foot plate and applying a low-frequency pulse.
A low-frequency massage device for stimulating the sole of the foot, wherein the foot plate is formed in a size corresponding to the entire surface of the sole or a large part of the sole. 2. The low-frequency massage device according to claim 1, wherein the foot plate is provided with a heater for heating the foot plate. 3. The low-frequency massage device according to claim 1, further comprising a conductive pad that is attached to each part of the body and applies a low-frequency pulse. 4. The conductive pad includes a connection plug for connecting to the main body, the main body includes a plug jack to which the connection plug is connected, and the connection between the connection plug and the plug jack causes the connection to the foot plate. 4. The power supply to the conductive pad is interrupted, and power is supplied only to the conductive pad.
The low-frequency massage device according to item 1. 5. The lap belt according to claim 1, further comprising a knee belt for keeping the knee closed so that the knee is open and the sole does not separate from the foot plate. Low frequency massage equipment.