JP2003250860A - Electrical moxibustion apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrical moxibustion apparatus which can be used for an aroma therapy, can inform readiness for a treatment, can perform an appropriate treatment by determining the type of a moxa sheet or by changing the area of the moxa sheet, and can also give a massage to the affected area using a vibration generating means housed within the body of the electric moxibustion apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The moxa sheet M contains a content 27 which is a dried ground mixture of a natural material selected from the group consisting of fragrant materials, eriobotryae folium, Japanese cypress and tea leaves. By heating the moxa sheet M placed on a moxibustion point, an aroma is diffused from the content 27 of the moxa sheet via a through hole of a cap 11, and an aroma therapy can be performed simultaneously with moxibustion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention not only has the effect of treating moxibustion by heating the moxa sheet set in the main body of the electric moxibustion device by the heater means, but also the moxa and the fragrance which are enclosed in the moxibustion sheet. , Aromatherapy is realized by releasing aroma from natural materials such as loquat leaves, and it is also known that warm moxibustion can be treated by changing the color of the moxa sheet.
Alternatively, simply set the moxa sheet on the moxibustion point to automatically identify the type of moxa sheet, and prepare a cap according to the treatment site to change the area of the moxa sheet exposed from the through hole of the cap. The present invention relates to improvement of an electric moxibustion device that can perform optimal treatment.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, an invention disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-206848 (hereinafter referred to as "first conventional device") in which the name of the invention is "granulator" is known as an electric moxibustion device. As shown in FIG. 14, this first conventional device is provided with two moxibustion sections, a first treatment section B and a second treatment section C, in an electric moxibustion body A, and each treatment section B, C. Are formed so that the lengths between the treatment sections can be adjusted by expanding and contracting with each other via the connecting section D. By operating the operation switch G of the grip portion F provided via the arm portion E bent in an arc shape, the vibration generator and the moxibustion device accommodated in each of the first and second treatment portions B and C are simultaneously operated. It is configured to be operated or one of them is operated to perform treatment. In such a first conventional apparatus, when acupressure points on one side of the body are acupressured, it is desired to apply the protrusion b provided on the first treatment section B to the acupoints for treatment and simultaneously acupressure the left and right acupoints of the body. In this case, the second treatment section C is extended so as to be separated from the first treatment section B, and the distance between the two is appropriately adjusted. In this state, the first treatment portion B and the protrusions b and c of the second treatment portion C are simultaneously brought into contact with the acupoints of the human body for treatment. As described above, the first conventional device can perform treatment only with the first treatment section B when treating acupoints on one side of the body, and in addition to this when treating acupoints on both sides of the body. By simultaneously operating the second treatment section C, the acupoints on the left and right are treated at the same time, so that the treatment time can be shortened.

Further, as another conventional apparatus, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-
There is an invention (hereinafter referred to as “second conventional device”) disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 19176. This is also an electric moxibustion device similar to the first conventional device, and a heater capable of temperature control by a switch of an operation unit is incorporated in the main body of the electric moxibustion device, and the main body has different types of detachability and compatibility. It is formed so that three types of moxibustion units can be attached. At the tip of each moxibustion unit, a moxibustion acting member formed of different rotating bodies is axially installed, and the warm moxibustion acting member is applied to the affected part to treat the affected part. By selecting an appropriate one of these hot moxibustion units according to the morphology and symptoms of the affected area, relatively strong irritation is given over a wide area, or extremely strong irritation such as poke with a needle on a specific part, Furthermore, it can be used properly, for example, by applying a treatment such as acupressure without giving strong stimulation to the affected area.

However, the above-mentioned first conventional device does not use a muzzle sheet for the projections b and c of the first and second treatment parts B and C, but simply heats it with a heater to treat the treated part. It is just a composition to apply hot moxibustion treatment to the person. Therefore, from the mogusa sheet,
The fragrance and the fragrance of natural materials such as loquat leaves are not emitted. Therefore, in the first conventional device, a signal stimulating the olfactory cells by inhaling aroma from the nasal cavity during hot moxibustion treatment reaches the hypothalamus via the limbic system to reach the autonomic nervous system and hormones. There is a problem that the aroma therapy effect such as the prevention of the cold cannot be obtained by regulating the system or flowing aroma into the lungs from the bronchi.

Further, in the first conventional device, each of the protrusions b, c
Since it does not have a configuration in which the area can be adjusted to be large or small so that the area can be applied according to the treatment site, there is a problem that a detailed hot moxibustion treatment effect depending on the affected area and symptoms cannot be obtained.

Also, the second conventional device is not the same as the above-mentioned first conventional device in that it uses moxa sheets to moxibustion.
Since it is merely a configuration in which three different types of moxibustion units are rotatably supported by different types of rotary bodies, there is a problem that the effect of aroma therapy cannot be obtained as in the first conventional device.

Further, since the second conventional device does not have a built-in vibration generator, it cannot apply acupressure or a massage effect due to vibration to the treatment site during the hot moxibustion treatment, and thus the hot moxibustion treatment effect is effective. There is a problem that can not be done.

Further, the second conventional device does not have a structure for adjusting the size of the area of the moxibustion part, but is merely a structure for simply rotating or pressing the rotating body on the treatment site. Therefore, there is also a problem that it is not possible to impart a fine moxibustion treatment effect to the affected area.

There is also known an apparatus having a structure in which an electric moxibustion device, in which a moxa sheet packed with moxa is attached to a heating portion, is used, but this is merely a moxa sheet formed by using only moxa. Therefore, it was difficult to obtain the effect of aromatherapy therapy.

Further, in this case, even if the treatment operation is started in the warm moxibustion mode by the electric moxibustion machine, the surface temperature of the moxa sheet does not instantly reach the proper temperature, and it takes several tens of seconds until the treatment becomes possible. It will take a few minutes. For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether or not the temperature of the moxibustion part has reached an appropriate temperature, and treatment may be started before the temperature reaches the appropriate temperature. Also, once applied to the skin for treatment, the temperature will drop, so when treating the next treatment point there is a problem that it can not be determined at all whether the temperature at the moxibustion point has already reached an appropriate temperature. is there.

[0011]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been newly developed in view of the above problems, and when heating the moxa sheet set in the main body of the electric moxibustion device by the heater means to treat the moxibustion of the affected area, Not only the effect of hot moxibustion treatment, but also the aroma therapy, that is, aromatherapy therapy, is realized by releasing the aroma from the natural materials such as the moxa, the fragrance, and the loquat leaf that are enclosed in the moxa sheet. To inform you that hot moxibustion treatment will be possible, or simply set the moxa sheet at the moxibustion point to automatically identify the type of moxa sheet, and prepare a cap according to the treatment site. By changing the area of the moxa sheet exposed through the through hole, optimal treatment can be performed, and furthermore, the vibration generating means built into the main body of the electric moxibustion device is used to affect the affected area. And to provide an electric moxa device for imparting a massage effect.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an electric moxibustion device according to the first aspect of the invention, which is a moxa sheet in which moxibustion is enclosed in the moxibustion point of the main body of the electric moxibustion device. The muzzle sheet, which is placed and positioned and set by covering the moxa sheet with a ring-shaped cap having a through hole, is formed so as to be heated by the heater means while being exposed to the outside through the through hole of the cap. In an electric moxibustion device, at least one of natural materials such as fragrance, loquat leaves, cypress, and tea leaves, or a plurality of materials are dried and crushed and mixed into the moxa sheet, and the contents are sealed. By heating the moxa sheet positioned and set at the moxibustion part by the heater means, an aroma is emitted from the content of the moxa sheet through the through hole of the cap. Is characterized by being configured to allow the aroma therapy with moxa treatment.

A second aspect of the present invention relates to the electric moxibustion device according to the first aspect, wherein the surface of the moxa sheet is provided on the moxa sheet when the temperature of the moxibustion point reaches the treatable temperature. A color changing material for changing the color is provided, and by visually observing the degree of discoloration of the moxa sheet, it is possible to determine whether or not the temperature of the moxibustion part has reached a therapeutically appropriate temperature. .

The invention according to claim 3 relates to the electric moxibustion device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the position provided on the back surface of the moxa sheet has different conductivity depending on the type of the moxa sheet. While attaching the member, an electrode electrically connectable to the conductive member is attached to the moxibustion point,
Further, a muzzle determination circuit for detecting the change in the voltage output according to the type of the moxa sheet to determine the type of the moxa sheet is provided, and when the muzzle sheet is set to the moxibustion part, the muzzle determination circuit Is configured to determine the type of the moxa sheet.

Further, the invention according to claim 4 is based on claim 1
The electric moxibustion device according to any one of 3, wherein the through hole of the cap is formed into a plurality of shapes in which the area of the muzzle sheet exposed from the through hole is different in size, and the hot moxibustion treatment site is formed. According to the above, the cap is selectively attached to the moxibustion point portion.

Further, an electric moxibustion device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention relates to the electric moxibustion device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the moxibustion point part is provided in the electric moxibustion device main body. It is characterized in that a vibration generating means for transmitting the vibration is internally provided so that the vibration can be applied to the treatment site during the moxibustion treatment.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in detail below based on the first embodiment shown in FIGS. Figure 1 is the first book
3 is an external perspective view showing the overall configuration of the electric moxibustion device according to the embodiment; FIG. 2 is an external side view of the main body of the electric moxibustion device;
2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the central part of the electric moxibustion device shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the appearance of FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a top view of the appearance of the electric moxibustion device of FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is an upper case shown in FIG. And the internal structure of the upper surface showing the internal structure in the removed state, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory view for explaining the mounting relationship between the lower case and the heater means.
FIG. 8A is an assembled top view showing an assembled state, FIG. 8B is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining a state in which the heater means is attached to the lower case, and FIG. 8 is an external view for explaining a state in which the moxibustion part is fastened and set with a gusset sheet. Explanatory drawing, FIG. 9 is explanatory drawing explaining the attachment relationship of a lower case and a vibration motor, (a)
Is a top view showing a state after the vibration motor is attached to the lower case, (b) is a vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the vibration generating motor is attached to the lower case, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of the moxa sheet (a). 11A and 11B are manufacturing explanatory views showing the manufacturing process of the hamogussa sheet, and FIG. 11B is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view of the hamogusa sheet alone.
[Fig. 3] is a use explanatory diagram explaining an example of use of the electric moxibustion device.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the schematic structure of the electric moxibustion device according to the present embodiment will be described. The main components of the electric moxibustion device are combined into an upper case 1 and a lower case 2. Electric moxibustion device main body 3 formed by the above, a gripping part 4 formed on the main body 3, a switch operating part 5 attached to the upper case 1, a power cord 7 having a power plug 6 at a free end, and a head provided on the lower case 2. 1 by screwing the heater means 8 to be heated, the moxibustion point portion 9 heated by the heater means 8, and the moxibustion point portion 9
A cap 11 for positioning and fixing the moxa sheet M, which is shown in FIG. 0, and a vibration generating motor 12 as vibration generating means for vibrating the electric moxibustion unit main body 3 in the vicinity of the moxibustion point 9 or its vicinity. Hereinafter, these components will be described together with the procedure for assembling the electric moxibustion device.

As shown in FIG. 7, the heater means 8
Is a circular bulging downward to form a moxibustion point portion 9. For example, a heater mounting main body portion 13 formed in a bowl shape with PBT (“polybutylene terephthalate”) enclosing glass fiber, and this heater mounting main body A PTC heater 15 (“Positive Tempera”) embedded and fixed in an adhesive means 14 made of, for example, silicon having good thermal conductivity inside the portion 13.
abbreviation of "ture coefficient"). The PTC heater 15 has its lead wire 16 drawn upward toward the lower case 2 and fixed to the lower case 2 with a screw 17, while the end portion of the lead wire 16 is fixed to the lower case 2 with a screw 18. Electrical connection is made to a predetermined portion 20 (FIG. 6) of 19. As a result, the heater means 8 is moved to
It is fixed to the lower case 2 as shown in (a).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a screw portion 13a is provided on the outer periphery of the heater mounting main body portion 13, and when fixed to the lower case 2, the screw portion 13a and the moxibustion portion 9 are exposed to the outside. Expose. A through hole 11a is formed in the center of the top surface of the threaded portion 13a, and an annular cap 11 having a conical outer peripheral surface 11b is screwed and detachably attached. That is, by providing a moth sheet M to be described later inside the cap 11, or by turning the cap 11 in the direction of the arrow X while being placed on the moxibustion portion 9, the moth sheet M can be tightened with the cap 11 and positioned and set. Even if the cap 11 is loosened by turning it in the direction, the gusset sheet M can be removed and replaced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the vibration generating motor 12 is of a mode in which an eccentric weight is fixed to the end of the rotating shaft, and the heater means 8 is attached to the lower case 2 and then attached to the lower case 2. That is, the vibration generating motor 12 is lowered and positioned from above the lower case 2, and the lead wire 23 is fixed to the predetermined position 2 of the electric circuit board 19 while being fixed from above by the screw 22 via the clamp 21.
4 (FIG. 6). When the motor 12 is incorporated in this way, the vibration generating motor 12 is driven to transmit the generated vibration to the entire heater means 8 via the surrounding lower case 2, and it is possible to give a massage action to the treatment site. Becomes

The power cord 7 is electrically connected to the electric circuit board 19, and the upper case 1 is covered with the lower case 2 to complete the assembly of the electric moxibustion device. On the other hand, the switch operating unit 5 of the electric moxibustion device is shown in FIG.
N / OFF button 5a, power lamp 5b, preheat lamp 5
There is provided a temperature setting display lamp 5e in which the lighting display is moved according to the set temperature by pressing the c, the appropriate temperature lamp 5d, and the ON / OFF button 5a. First, the power source lamp 5b is turned on by connecting the power outlet 6 to the power source. Then
By pressing the ON / OFF button 5a, a beeping sound is emitted, and the preheating lamp 5c and the temperature display lamp 5e "1" are lit to notify that the moxibustion treatment mode is entered. Then, a beeping sound sounds, and the appropriate temperature lamp 5
d lights up and the treatment can be started. In this state, every time the hot moxibustion ON / OFF switch 5a is pressed, the temperature setting display lamp 5e is "1" → "2" → "3 →" hot moxibustion "→" 1 ".
And the moxibustion portion 9 of the heater means 8
The temperature can be adjusted so that the odor of the fragrance to be emitted varies depending on the temperature, and the moxa sheet provided on the moxibustion part 9 can be applied to the treatment site for treatment.

Further, the switch operating section 5 is provided with a vibration button 5f for giving a vibration mode and a vibration lamp 5g. When the vibration button 5f is pressed, the "1" of the vibration lamp 5g is turned on and further vibration is caused. By pressing the button 5f, the vibration lamp 5g "2" lights up, and the vibration generating motor 1
The vibration caused by 2 can be strengthened. In this way, each time the vibration button 5f is pressed, the vibration lamp 5g is set to "1" according to the setting →
"2" → "vibration off" → "1" sequentially moves and switches. In addition, in this electric moxibustion machine, it is not possible to use only the vibration mode, and it is a configuration that always operates by giving priority to performing the moxibustion treatment mode, but in some cases, in both the vibration mode and the moxibustion treatment mode. It goes without saying that the configuration can be changed to an operable one.

Next, the moxa sheet M shown in FIG. 10 will be described. The muzzle sheet M has a recess 25 in the center.
And a seat body 26 having a hat-like shape with a shallow bottom in a vertical cross section and formed in a disk shape in plan view, for example, made of fine fibers such as yellow-colored fine cotton, 25 Mugusa (mugwort family) is filled with a mixture 27 (hereinafter referred to as "contents") in which a fragrance and natural materials such as loquat leaves, cypress, or tea leaves are individually dried and ground, and then mixed. . Next, the contents 27 are covered with a coarsely textured circular gauze cloth 28, and a ring-shaped cardboard 29 is further placed on the gauze cloth 28 to integrally bond the gauze cloth 28 to the sheet body 26 with an adhesive. Join. At this time, since the outer peripheral edge of the gauze cloth 28 overlaps with the vicinity of the inner peripheral edge of the cardboard 29, the gauze cloth 26 is fixed to the sheet main body 26 via the cardboard 29, and the contents 27 are separated from the sheet main body 26 and the gauze cloth 28. It is sealed in the recess 25 between them. The moxa sheet M thus manufactured is set on the moxibustion point portion 9 by covering the cap 11 and can be heated by the heater means 8.

According to the first embodiment, the moxa sheet M
Is placed on the moxibustion portion 9, the cap 11 is tightened for positioning and setting, and when the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is pressed, the heat generated by the PCT heater 15 of the heater means 8 is transmitted to the moxibustion portion 9 and The part 9 is heated to, for example, about 95 ° C. As a result, heat is also transmitted to the moxa sheet M, so that the moxa sheet M is warmed and the aroma is emitted.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the electric moxibustion machine is in such a state, it becomes possible to treat the moxibustion, and the gum sheet M is applied to treatment areas such as the shoulders, arms, abdomen, knees and feet of the body. treat.

Further, at this time, by pressing the vibration button 5f, the vibration generating motor 12 is driven, the vibration is transmitted to the moxibustion portion 9 and the muzzle sheet M, and a massage effect can be added to the treatment area.

As described above, the use of the electric moxibustion device has an effect of giving the user the effect of aromatherapy therapy due to the aromatic odor emitted from the gum sheet M during the moxibustion treatment.

Next, a second embodiment, which is the second feature of the present invention, will be described. The second embodiment is a moxa sheet M.
Further, by providing a color changing material for changing the surface color of the moxa sheet M when the temperature of the moxibustion part 9 reaches a treatable temperature, and observing the degree of color change of the moxa sheet M, the temperature of the moxibustion part 9 It is characterized in that it is configured so that it can be judged whether or not the temperature has reached an appropriate temperature that can be treated.

That is, in the second embodiment, the moxa sheet M is dyed or impregnated with a means whose surface color changes depending on the temperature, for example, thermo paint. Specifically, it is performed by applying thermo paint to the sheet body 26. When the temperature of the moxa sheet M rises, the time at which the color of the sheet body 26 changes from yellow to red is set to an appropriate temperature at which warm moxibustion treatment is possible.

According to the second embodiment, the moxa sheet M is used.
That is, since the degree of discoloration of the sheet body 26 is set to the therapeutic temperature, it is possible to visually recognize that the color of the moxa sheet M is changed to red, and it is possible to visually judge whether the temperature of the moxibustion part 9 has reached the therapeutic temperature. effective.

Next, a third embodiment, which is the third feature of the present invention, will be described. The third embodiment is a moxa sheet M.
A conductive member having conductivity which is provided at a different position depending on the type of the moxa sheet M is attached to the back surface of the muzzle sheet M, and an electrode electrically connectable to the conductive member is attached to the moxibustion part 9 and further, depending on the type of the moxa sheet M. Is provided with a muzzle determination circuit that determines the type of the mastication sheet M by detecting a change in the output voltage. When the muzzle determination sheet M is set on the moxibustion portion 9, the muzzle determination circuit determines the type of the mastication sheet M. It is characterized in that it is configured as follows.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the first electrode 31 is attached to the moxibustion portion 9 at a position slightly eccentric from the center portion.
The second electrode 30 is provided at the center and the third electrode 32 is provided at a position symmetrical to the first electrode 31. First electrode 31
Outputs a constant voltage to the side of the moxa sheet M placed on the moxibustion part 9, and the voltage detected by the second electrode 30 forms a microscopic circuit that forms a moxa determination circuit for determining the type of the moxa sheet M. A port 35 of computer 34
Further, the voltage of the third electrode 32 is applied to the B port 36. Then, the first, second, and third electrodes 31, 30, 3
When neither of the two is conducting, both ports 35, 36
When a low level signal is output to the first electrode 31, the second electrode 30, and the third electrode 32 at the same time, a high level signal is output to each of the ports 35 and 36, and When the electrode 31 and the third electrode 32 are electrically connected, a low level signal is output to the A port 35 and a high level signal is output to the B port 36.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, the moxa sheet M has a conductive cloth 37 having conductivity on the entire back surface thereof.
Attached to the three electrodes 30, 31 and 32 for electrical connection at the same time, a gusset sheet M2 of a type without any conductive cloth, and a central portion of which is cut out to form a doughnut-shaped outer peripheral portion. Three types of moxa sheets M3 of the type in which a conductive cloth 38 is attached and the first electrode 31 and the third electrode 32 are electrically connected are manufactured.

According to the third embodiment, the moxa sheet M is used.
By setting 1 on the moxibustion point 9, the three electrodes 30, 3
1 and 32 are electrically connected to the conductive cloth 37 of the moxa sheet M1 and are not electrically connected to any of the electrodes by setting the moxa sheet M2, and by setting the moxa sheet M3, the first electrode 31 is connected to the conductive cloth 38. Since it is electrically connected to the third electrode 32,
The voltage input to the microcomputer 34 changes,
In response to this, the type of the moxa sheets M1, M2, M3 set on the moxibustion part 9 can be automatically discriminated by the gully discrimination circuit. Therefore, by simply selecting a moxa sheet suitable for the purpose and setting it on the moxibustion point portion 9, there is an effect that the treatment according to the type of the moxa sheet automatically set can be performed.
There are a plurality of types of moxa sheets that have different heating temperatures depending on the amount, type, shape, or treatment purpose of the contents as described below.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the through hole 11a of the cap 11 is used.
Is formed into a plurality of shapes in which the area of the moxa sheet M exposed from the through hole is different in size, and the cap 11 is configured to be selectively attached to the moxibustion point portion 9 according to the site of the hot moxibustion treatment. And

That is, as shown in FIG.
When the cap 11 shown in FIG. 2 is a standard cap, a wide-range cap 41 having a through hole 40 having a larger through hole 11a and a through hole 4 smaller than the standard cap 11 are provided.
2 is provided with the local cap 43.
Further, the shape of the moxa sheet M set according to the type of these caps is also different. That is, a wide range cap 41 is provided with a gussa sheet M4 of a type in which a large amount of content is enclosed, and a local cap 43 is provided with a gussa sheet M5 of a type in which it is enclosed in a smaller amount than the standard gussa sheet M. Produced.

According to the fourth embodiment, the therapeutic use,
The caps 11, 41, and 43 can be selected according to the parts, and the moxa sheets corresponding to the caps can also be selected and used from M, M4, and M5. Therefore, in addition to the standard use, a wide range of treatments can be performed by using the moxa sheet M4 and the cap 41, and a pinpoint treatment can be performed by using the moxa sheet M5 and the cap 43 in combination, and the treatment area Also, there is an effect that it is possible to use a fine electric moxibustion device according to the taste of the user.

Although the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the respective embodiments, the specific structure is not limited to the respective embodiments, and there are design changes and the like within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. Also included in the present invention.

For example, both the fragrance and the natural material are included as the contents 27 enclosed in the moxa sheets M, M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 in each of the first to fourth embodiments. The fragrance and natural materials may be any substances that contribute to aromatherapy therapy.For example, volatiles extracted from plants such as lavender, chamomile, rose, and eucalyptus in addition to the above. It may be formed of a highly aromatic substance.

In the third embodiment, the conductive cloths 37 and 38 are attached to the back surfaces of the moxa sheets M1 and M3, but of course the sheet body 26 (FIG. 10) itself forming the moxa sheet is formed. The fibers may be made of a conductive material.

[0042]

As described above, in the electric moxibustion device according to the invention described in claim 1, any one of natural materials such as fragrance, loquat leaves, cypress, and tea leaves is dried on the moxa sheet. By enclosing the crushed and mixed contents, and heating the moxa sheet positioned and set at the moxibustion point with a heater, the aroma is emitted from the contents of the moxa sheet through the through hole of the cap, and the moxibustion is performed. Since the aroma therapy can be performed together with the treatment, by using an electric moxibustion device, the aromatic odor emitted from the moxa sheet during the moxibustion treatment gives the user not only the effect of the moxibustion treatment but also the effect of the aromatherapy therapy. it can.

In the invention of claim 2, the moxa sheet is provided with a color changing material for changing the surface color of the moxa sheet when the temperature at the moxibustion portion reaches a temperature at which treatment is possible, and the degree of discoloration of the moxa sheet is determined. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the temperature of the moxibustion part has reached the appropriate temperature at which the treatment can be performed simply by visually recognizing it, it is possible to easily avoid erroneous treatment before the temperature reaches the appropriate temperature, which is convenient.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a conductive member having conductivity which is provided at a different position depending on the type of the moxa sheet is attached to the back surface of the moxa sheet, and the moxibustion portion can be electrically connected to the conductive member. Since it has a structure in which electrodes are attached and a muzzle determination circuit for detecting the change in the voltage output according to the type of moxa sheet to determine the type of the moxa sheet is provided, the moxa sheet is set at the moxibustion part. Only by doing so, it is possible to easily determine the type of the gusset sheet by the gusset determination circuit, and it is possible to automatically perform the treatment suitable for the gusset sheet.

Further, in the invention of claim 4, the through hole of the cap is formed into a plurality of shapes in which the area of the muzzle sheet exposed from the through hole is different in size, and the cap is selectively selected according to the site of the moxibustion treatment. Since it is configured to be attached to the moxibustion part, the shape of the moxibustion part can be changed depending on the treatment site, so that an appropriate treatment can be achieved.

The invention of claim 5 is, in addition to these,
By driving the vibration generating means, vibration is transmitted to the moxibustion part and the moxa sheet, and a massage effect can be added to the treatment area.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the overall configuration of an electric moxibustion device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external side view of the main body of the electric moxibustion device.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a central portion of the electric moxibustion device shown in FIG.

4 is a bottom view of the appearance of FIG. 2. FIG.

5 is an external top view of the electric moxibustion device shown in FIG. 2. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a top internal structure diagram showing an internal structure of the upper case shown in FIG. 4 and a state where the upper case is removed.

7A and 7B are explanatory views for explaining a mounting relationship between the lower case and the heater means, FIG. 7A is an assembled top view showing an assembled state, and FIG. 7B is a vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a state where the heater means is attached to the lower case. Is.

FIG. 8 is an external view illustrating a state in which the moxibustion sheet is fastened and set with a moxa sheet.

9A and 9B are explanatory views for explaining a mounting relationship between the lower case and the vibration motor. FIG. 9A is a top view showing a state after the vibration motor is attached to the lower case, and FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view explaining a mounting state.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a moxa sheet, (a) is a manufacturing explanatory diagram showing a manufacturing process of the moxa sheet, and (b) is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view of a single moxa sheet.

FIG. 11 is a use explanatory diagram illustrating an example of use of the electric moxibustion device.

FIG. 12 relates to a third embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a circuit configuration diagram thereof, and (b) is a plan view showing types of moxa sheets.

FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of a cap and comb sheet according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a first conventional device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 upper case 2 lower case 3 Electric moxibustion device body 8 heater means 9 Moxibustion point 11,41,43 Cap 11a, 40, 42 through holes 12 Vibration generation motor 15 PTC heater 27 contents 30 First electrode 31 Second electrode 32 Third electrode 34 Microcomputer 37,37 conductive cloth M, M1-M5 Moxa Sheet

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI theme code (reference) A61H 39/04 A61H 39/04 V A61L 9/01 A61L 9/01 Q (72) Inventor Katsutoshi Toyoshima Shizuoka 550-1 Hirodori, Hachiman, Fujieda-shi, Maruka, Ltd. (72) Inventor, Masakazu Suzuki, 550-1, Hirodori, Hachiman, Fujieda, Shizuoka F-Term (Reference) 4C074 AA03 AA04 BB05 CC01 DD01 EE01 FF01 FF05 GG01 HH03 HH04 4C080 AA04 BB03 KK04 LL09 MM31 QQ13 4C101 BA01 BA09 BA10 BB01 BB02 BB04 BB05 BB06 BB07 BB08 BB10 BC27 BD04 BD12 BD16 BD21 BE06 BE07 CA11 EB02 EB04 EB14

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A moxa sheet containing a moxa is placed on the moxibustion point of the main body of the electric moxibustion device, and the muzzle sheet is positioned and set by covering the moxa sheet with an annular cap having a through hole. In an electric moxibustion device which is formed so as to be heated by a heater means while being exposed to the outside through a through hole of a cap, the moxa sheet is made of at least one of natural materials such as fragrance, loquat leaves, cypress, and tea leaves. One, or a plurality of raw materials are dried, the contents mixed by crushing are enclosed, and the moxa sheet positioned and set at the moxibustion part is heated by the heater means to open the through hole of the cap. An electric warm moxibustion device, characterized in that aroma is emitted from the contents of the moxa sheet via the moxibustion sheet so that aroma therapy can be performed together with warm moxibustion treatment. 2. The color changing material for changing the surface color of the moxa sheet when the temperature of the moxibustion part reaches the treatable temperature is provided on the moxa sheet, and the degree of color change of the moxa sheet is visually confirmed. The electric moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein it is possible to determine whether or not the temperature of the moxibustion portion has reached an appropriate temperature at which treatment is possible. 3. A conductive member having conductivity which is provided at a different position depending on the type of the moxa sheet is attached to the back surface of the moxa sheet, and an electrode electrically connectable to the conductive member is attached to the moxibustion point. In addition, a muzzle determination circuit for detecting the change in the voltage output according to the type of the moxa sheet to determine the type of the moxa sheet is provided, and when the moxa sheet is set on the moxibustion part,
The electric moxibustion device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the moxa determination circuit is configured to determine the type of the moxa sheet. 4. The moxibustion point is formed by selectively forming the through hole of the cap into a plurality of shapes in which the areas of the muzzle sheet exposed from the through hole are different in size and size, and depending on the site of the hot moxibustion treatment. The electric moxibustion device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electric moxibustion device is configured to be attached to a portion. 5. The electric moxibustion device main body is provided with a vibration generating means for transmitting vibration to the moxibustion point portion, so that vibration can be applied to a treatment site during the moxibustion treatment.
An electric moxibustion device according to any one of 4 to 4.