JP2003250861A - Electric moxibustion apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric moxibustion apparatus which comprises a simply structured heater means that can be manufactured inexpensively with a reduced number of parts, and which can credibly perform moxibustion at an optimum temperature by monitoring whether the temperature reaches the temperature suitable for moxibustion or not. <P>SOLUTION: The electric moxibustion apparatus performs moxibustion by applying a heat generating part heated by a heater means to a treated area. The heater means housed within a body of the electric moxibustion apparatus comprises the heat generating part and a heating element that consists of a positive temperature coefficient (PCT) heater, which is embedded within a heat-resistant adhesive and is positioned and fixed on the inside of the heating part. The electric moxibustion apparatus includes an optimum temperature monitoring means for monitoring whether the temperature of the heat generating part reaches the optimum temperature for moxibustion or not. The optimum temperature monitoring means is further provided with a timer means for measuring whether the time required to reach the optimum temperature has passed or not since a moxibustion button of a switch operating part on the body of the electric moxibustion apparatus is depressed. When the time required to reach the optimum temperature is passed, the timer means informs that the heat generating part is at the optimum temperature. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a heater means incorporated in an electric moxibustion device main body with a small number of parts, a simple structure, and can be manufactured at low cost, and reaches an appropriate temperature at which moxibustion treatment is possible. Whether or not the treatment is performed at an appropriate temperature by monitoring whether or not it is a power cordless type, there is no restriction on the treatment location, and a predetermined time for effective treatment is set, and the treatment is continued for a longer time. In this case, the present invention relates to improvement of an electric moxibustion device that lowers the temperature to prevent waste of power.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, an invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-206848 (hereinafter referred to as "conventional device") in which the name of the invention is "massage device" is known as an electric moxibustion device.
As shown in FIG. 21, this conventional device is provided with two protrusions b and c (moxibustion part), which are a first treatment part B and a second treatment part C, in the electric moxibustion body A. The treatment portions B and C are formed so that the lengths between the treatment portions can be adjusted by expanding and contracting with each other via the connecting portion 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. To operate,
Alternatively, it has a configuration in which either one is activated 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 section B and the second treatment section B
Treatment is performed by simultaneously contacting the protrusions b and c of the treatment section C with the acupoints of the human body. As described above, the first conventional apparatus can perform treatment only by the first treatment section B when treating the acupoints on one side of the body, and when treating the acupoints on both sides of the body,
In addition to this, by operating the second treatment section C at the same time, the left and right acupoints are treated at the same time, so that the treatment time can be shortened.

The structure of the heater means for heating the protrusions b and c in the first and second treatment parts of the above-mentioned conventional apparatus generally has a structure as shown in FIG. It was That is, in the heater means provided inside the bowl-shaped protrusions b and c, the PTC heater H is sandwiched by the electrode plates I and J, and the lower electrode plate J is protruded by the adhesive N made of a silicone agent. It is fixed inside the parts b and c, and the PTC heater H is placed on it. Further, there is a laminated structure in which the upper electrode plate I is placed on the PTC heater H, the pressure plate K is placed on the upper electrode plate I, and the pressing plate L is further stacked on the pressure plate K via the spring S.

However, the heater means in the above conventional device is not the PTC heater H itself, but the lead wires I1 and J1 to the electrode plates I and J provided above and below the PTC heater H.
, The electrode plates I and J are incorporated as necessary parts, and the pressure plate K, the spring S, and the pressure plate K are used to position and hold the PTC heater H and the electrode plate I located above. L has to be provided, so that the number of parts constituting the heater means is increased. Therefore, in the conventional device, the structure of the heater means is complicated,
Assembling man-hours increase, manufacturing cost increases correspondingly,
In addition, since the PTC heater H is housed in a state of being exposed to the surrounding atmosphere, it has a poor waterproof function and it is difficult to obtain stable energization.

Further, in the above conventional device, the heater means has a temperature suitable for moxibustion treatment (hereinafter referred to as "suitable temperature").
Since there is no means to monitor whether or not the temperature has become high, there is a problem that the treatment is mistakenly started during the preheating period when the power is turned on and the heater is preheated, even though the temperature is not optimal. there were.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional apparatus, since the electric power moxibustion device is always connected to the power cord on the power source side for treatment, there is a problem that the power cord interferes with the treatment, and thus the place is easily restricted. .

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional apparatus, the treatment is generally performed by operating the operation switch G. However, as a means for urging the user to change the treatment place so as not to contact one place for a long time, for example, The structure has only a structure for making the buzzer sound every minute, and has no structure for forcibly stopping the heating of the heater means. Therefore, there is a problem that the thermal effect on the skin becomes severe when the buzzing sound is missed.

[0008]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been newly developed in view of the above-mentioned various problems. The heater means incorporated in the main body of the electric moxibustion device has a small number of parts, has a simple structure, and is inexpensive. It can be manufactured to ensure that the treatment at the appropriate temperature is achieved by monitoring whether it reaches the appropriate temperature that enables hot moxibustion treatment, and the power cordless type is effective without being restricted by the treatment location. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electric moxibustion device that sets a predetermined time for performing various treatments and lowers the temperature when the treatment is continued for a longer time to prevent waste of electric power.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an electric moxibustion apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention, in which an electric heating unit heated by a heater means incorporated in the electric moxibustion apparatus main body is provided. An electric moxibustion device for applying moxibustion treatment to a treatment site, wherein the heater means is a heat generating portion and a PTC heater embedded and positioned and fixed in a heat resistant adhesive inside the heat generating portion. It is characterized by being formed of an element body.

Further, the invention of claim 2 relates to the electric moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein the electric moxibustion device main body monitors whether or not the temperature of the heat generating portion has reached an appropriate temperature suitable for moxibustion treatment. While providing an appropriate temperature monitoring means, it has a timer means for measuring whether or not the time to reach the appropriate temperature has elapsed after pressing the warm moxibustion button of the switch operating part of the electric moxibustion body, and the timer means reaches the appropriate temperature. When the time is measured, it is configured to notify that the heat generating portion is in the appropriate temperature state.

The invention according to claim 3 relates to the electric moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein the electric moxibustion device main body monitors whether or not the temperature of the heat generating portion has reached an appropriate temperature suitable for moxibustion treatment. While the suitable temperature monitoring means is provided, the suitable temperature monitoring means has a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the heat generating part, and when the temperature detecting means detects the suitable temperature, the heat generating part is in the state of reaching the suitable temperature. It is characterized in that it is configured to notify that.

The invention of claim 4 relates to the electric moxibustion device of claim 3, wherein the temperature detecting means has a circuit for detecting a resistance value while the output of the PTC heater is stopped. It is characterized in that the temperature is detected by measuring the resistance value.

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 electric moxibustion device main body is set on a charging stand having a power supply side connection terminal. A battery to be charged by the battery is built in, and the heater means is heated by the battery when the battery is removed from the stand and used.

The invention of claim 6 is based on claims 1, 2,
5. The electric moxibustion device according to any one of 5, wherein the heat generating portion is provided with a switch mechanism for turning on a counter so as to measure time in response to a contact pressure received from a treatment target. It is characterized in that the temperature of the heat generating portion is lowered by controlling the amount of electricity supplied to the heater means by measuring the fact that the ON operation is continued for a predetermined time or more.

Further, the invention of claim 7 relates to the electric moxibustion device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the outer surface of the heat generating portion is provided with flocked hair.

[0016]

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 portion 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. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a state in which the heater means is attached to the heat generating portion,
8A and 8B are explanatory views for explaining the mounting relationship between the lower case and the heater means, FIG. 8A is an assembled top view showing the assembled state, and FIG. 8B is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the mounted state of the heater means on the lower case. 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 mounted on the lower case, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a state, and FIG. 10 is an external appearance explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the moxibustion portion is fastened and set with a moxa sheet. In the following,
An electric moxibustion device of the type that is equipped with a moxa sheet and used will be described as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the schematic configuration of the electric moxibustion device according to the first embodiment will be described. The main components of the electric moxibustion device are an upper case 1 and a lower case 2. The electric moxibustion device main body 3 formed by uniting with each other, the grip portion 4 formed on the main body 3, the switch operating portion 5 attached to the upper case 1, the power cord 7 having the power plug 6 at the free end, and the head of the lower case 2. Portion provided with a heater means 8, a moxibustion point portion 9 (hereinafter referred to as a "heat generating portion") heated by the heater means 8, and a moxa sheet 10 shown in FIG. The cap 11 for positioning and fixing, and the electric moxibustion device main body 3 around the heat generating portion 9 or its vicinity
It is composed of a vibration generating motor 12 which is a vibration generating means for applying a vibration to. 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, which is a feature of the first embodiment, is formed into a bowl shape with PBT (abbreviation of "polybutylene terephthalate") resin mixed with glass fiber, for example. A heat generating portion 9 fixed to the lower case 2, and a PTC heater as a heat generating element body which is fixed by being embedded inside the heat generating portion 9 in an adhesive 14 made of, for example, a silicon having good thermal conductivity and being solidified. 15 ("Posi
abbreviated name of “tive temperature coefficient”). Lead wires 16 a and 16 b (hereinafter also referred to as “lead wires 16”) directly connected to the power supply side are connected to the PTC heater 15, and the lead wires 16 near the connection point are connected.
The adhesives 14 and 16b are also embedded together with the PTC heater 15 by the adhesive 14. In this way, the PTC heater 15 and the lead wires 16a and 16b are embedded in the adhesive 14 and the heat generating portion 9
Positioned and fixed to.

A more specific assembly will be described with reference to FIGS. That is, the PTC heater 15 draws its lead wire 16 upward toward the lower case 2 and fixes it to the lower case 2 with a screw 17, while fixing the end portion of the lead wire 16 to the lower case 2 with a screw 18. Circuit board 1
9 is electrically connected to a predetermined portion 20 (FIG. 6). As a result, the heater means 8 is fixed to the lower case 2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a screw groove 9a is provided on the outer circumference of the heat generating portion 9, and when fixed to the lower case 2, the screw groove 9a and the moxibustion point 9b of the heat generating portion 9 are external. Exposed to. The screw groove 9a has a through hole 1 at the center of the top surface.
1a is formed, and an annular cap 11 having a conical outer peripheral surface 11b is screwed and detachably attached. That is, the moxa sheet M, which will be described later, is attached to the cap 11
By turning the cap 11 in the arrow X direction while being provided inside or placed on the heat generating portion 9, the muzzle sheet M can be tightened and set by the cap 11, and the cap 11 can be loosened by turning in the arrow Y direction. The moxa sheet M can be removed and replaced.

The moxa sheet M used here
Is a fragrance having an aromatherapy therapeutic effect in addition to, for example, moxa (mugwort family) in its central part, and, for example, loquat leaves, cinnamon bark, cypress, tea leaves, lavender, chamomile,
Natural materials such as highly volatile aromatic substances poured out from plants such as roses and eucalyptus are individually dried and crushed,
A mixture obtained by wrapping and enclosing the mixture in thin cotton or the like is used. When the mixture is heated by the heat generating portion 9, the aroma is emitted.

Note that, as shown in FIG.
Of course, it is possible to provide a plurality of caps and the gusset sheet M so that the treatment can be performed according to the region, and to replace them. That is, the through hole 11a of the cap 11 is formed into a plurality of shapes in which the area of the muzzle sheet M exposed from the through hole is different in size, and the cap 11 is selectively attached to the heat generating portion 9 according to the site of the moxibustion treatment. It may be configured as follows. Specifically,
When the cap 11 shown in 0 is a standard cap, a wide-range cap 26 having a through hole 25 having a larger through hole 11a and a local cap 28 having a through hole 27 smaller than the standard cap 11 are formed. It is provided. Further, the shape of the moxa sheet M set according to the type of these caps is also different. That is, the wide-range cap 26 is prepared by preparing a type MUSHA sheet M1 of a type in which a large amount of content is enclosed, and the local cap 28 is manufactured by preparing a type MUSHA sheet M2 of a type in which the content is smaller than that of the standard type MUSHA sheet M. To be done.

With such a configuration, the therapeutic use,
The caps 11, 26, and 28 can be selected according to the parts, and the moxa sheets corresponding to the caps can also be selected and used as M, M1, and M2. Therefore, in addition to the standard use, a wide range of treatments can be performed by using the moxa sheet M1 and the cap 26, and a pinpoint treatment can be performed by using the moxa sheet M2 and the cap 28 in combination, and the treatment area It is possible to use a fine electric moxibustion device according to the user's preference.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the vibration generating motor 12 has an eccentric weight 12a fixed to the rotary shaft end, and is attached to the lower case 2 after the heater means 8 is attached to the lower case 2. That is, the vibration generating motor 12 is lowered and positioned from above the lower case 2, and fixed from above by the screw 22 via the clamp 21, while
It is performed by electrically connecting the lead wire 23 to a predetermined place 24 of the electric circuit board 19. 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 1, and it is possible to give a massage action to the treatment site. Becomes

Further, 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 for moving the lighting display according to the set temperature by pressing the c, the appropriate temperature lamp 5d, and the ON / OFF button 5a. The temperature setting display lamp 5e constitutes an appropriate temperature monitoring means, which will be described later, and recognizes whether the temperature of the heat generating portion 9 is an appropriate temperature at which thermal stimulation can be performed, and displays an appropriate temperature when the appropriate temperature is reached. It is an element to notify.

By connecting the power outlet 6 to the power source, the power lamp 5b is turned on. Then ON /
By pressing the 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 to be entered. Then, a beeping sound is emitted, the appropriate temperature lamp 5d is turned on, and the treatment can be started. Hot moxibustion ON / O in this state
Each time the FF switch 5a is pressed, the temperature setting display lamp 5e
Is sequentially switched from “1” → “2” → “3 →“ hot moxibustion ”→“ 1 ”, and the temperature of the heat-generating part 9 of the heater means 8 can be adjusted so that the odor of the fragrance emitted is different depending on the temperature. Then, the treatment can be performed by applying the moxa sheet provided on the heat generating portion 9 to the treatment site.

Further, the switch operating portion 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, "1" of the vibration lamp g is turned on and further vibration occurs. By pressing the button 5f, the vibration lamp g "2" is turned on, and the vibration generating motor 12
Vibration due to can be increased. 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 suitable temperature monitoring means built in the electric moxibustion device main body 3 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 will be described. 12
Shows a block diagram forming the appropriate temperature monitoring means, and FIG. 13 shows a flow chart for explaining the operation of the appropriate temperature monitoring means. The appropriate temperature monitoring means is composed of a power supply circuit 30, a heater means 8, and a timer control circuit 31 provided between the heater means 8 and the power supply circuit 30. The timer control circuit 31 measures whether or not the time to reach the proper temperature has elapsed since the warm moxibustion button ON / OFF button 5a of the switch operating unit 5 was pressed. When the timer control circuit 31 reaches the proper temperature time, When the measurement is made, the user can recognize that a therapeutic sound is possible by issuing a beeping sound and displaying the appropriate temperature lamp 5d by lighting it.

The operation of the appropriate temperature monitoring means will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. In the flow chart, the process from the start to the end of the hot moxibustion treatment of the electric moxibustion device will be described including the action of the appropriate temperature monitoring means. That is, hot moxibustion ON
Press the / OFF button 5a to start moxibustion treatment (S
1). In S2, it is determined that the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is turned on, and in S3, together with the power lamp 5b,
A notification sound (not shown) called "beep" emits a notification sound and the preheat lamp 5c is turned on. The timer control circuit 31 measures the elapsed time from the pressing of the warm moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a (S4), and it is determined in S5 whether or not the preset time suitable for treatment has reached a suitable temperature. When it is determined that the optimum temperature has been reached, the preheating lamp 5c is turned off (S6), and the optimum temperature lamp 5d is passed through S7.
Lights up with a beeping sound (S8), and it is notified that the treatment is possible, and the treatment can be performed (S8).
9). Until YES is determined in S5, S3,
The steps of S4 and S5 are repeated.

On the other hand, even during the treatment, the hot moxibustion is turned ON / OF in S10.
Timer control circuit 3 unless F button 5a is turned off
The elapsed time is measured according to 1 (S11), and when a predetermined time, for example, 15 minutes has passed, it is determined that the predetermined time has passed (S12), and a beeping sound is emitted, and at the same time the moxibustion is performed. ON / OFF button 5a
Is automatically turned off, and as a result S2 turns hot moxibustion ON / O
It is determined that the FF button 5a is OFF, the output to the heater means 8 is forcibly stopped automatically, and the treatment is ended (S13).

On the other hand, until the predetermined time of 15 minutes elapses, the steps S7 to S11 are repeated and the treatment can be continued. However, when the treatment is stopped during the treatment, the moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is turned off (S10), the power supply to the heater means 8 is stopped via S2, and the treatment ends (S13). .

In this way, by providing the timer control circuit 31, the time from when the moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is pressed until the temperature reaches the proper temperature is measured, and the proper temperature is monitored.
Therefore, the treatment can be surely realized.

In the above, the timer control circuit 31 was used to monitor whether or not the proper temperature was reached. Instead of this, a modified example in which the proper temperature monitoring means as shown in FIGS. Is also possible. FIG. 14 is a block diagram in this modified example, and FIG. 15 is a flow chart including the action of the appropriate temperature monitoring means from the start to the end of the warm moxibustion treatment of the electric moxibustion device as in FIG.

The suitable temperature monitoring means shown in FIG.
The power supply circuit 30, the heat generating section 9, and the temperature control circuit 32 are provided. The temperature control circuit 32 detects the temperature of the heater means 8 in the treatment mode by an appropriate temperature detection unit 33, and when it detects that the temperature detection unit 33 has reached an appropriate temperature, it outputs a beeping sound. The user can recognize that it is in a state in which treatment can be performed by emitting a warning and displaying the appropriate temperature lamp 5d by lighting. It is preferable that the temperature detecting means has a circuit for detecting a resistance value while the output of the PTC heater is stopped, and the temperature is detected by measuring the resistance value. In this case, the period during which the output of the PTC heater is stopped refers to the time when the output control is not performed and the off timing in the output control by the on / off.

The operation of the proper temperature monitoring means in the modification shown in FIG. 15 will be described. That is, the hot moxibustion treatment is started by pressing the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a (S1). In S2, it is determined that the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is turned on, and in S3, an alarm sound is emitted from a notifying means (not shown) called "bip" together with the power lamp 5b, and the preheat lamp 5c is turned on. When the temperature of the heat generating portion 9 is detected by the temperature detecting portion 33 (S4) and it is determined that the temperature has reached the appropriate temperature (S4).
5) The preheat lamp 5c is turned off (S6), the appropriate temperature lamp 5d is turned on in S8 via S7 (S9), and at the same time, a beeping sound sounds (S10), and the treatment is possible. Be informed. In this way, steps S11, S12, and S13 are repeated until it is determined in S13 that the temperature of the heat generating portion 9 becomes an abnormal temperature.

On the other hand, even during treatment, the temperature detector 33
When the abnormal temperature is detected (S13), the hot moxibustion is turned on /
The alarm sound for the warning that the OFF button 5a is "beep beep" sounds (S14), and at the same time, the moxibustion ON / O
By appropriately turning off the FF button 5a, the treatment can be stopped via S2 (S15), and overheating of the heater means 8 can be prevented.

On the other hand, until the abnormal temperature is detected, S
The steps from 11 to S13 are repeated, and the treatment can be continued. However, when the treatment is stopped during the treatment, the moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is turned off (S1
2) The treatment can be optionally terminated.

In this way, even in the structure in which the temperature control circuit 32 is provided, if the temperature is not appropriate after the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is pressed, preheating is displayed and an instruction is given not to perform the treatment, so that the appropriate temperature suitable for the treatment is displayed. When the temperature reaches, the optimum temperature is displayed and the appropriate temperature is monitored to notify that the medical treatment is possible.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the appropriate temperature monitoring means, the timer means constantly measures the time in the treatment mode, and for example, an electronic sound such as an electronic buzzing sound such as an electronic buzzer is emitted every 1 minute. Is configured to emit. As a result, the user once urges the heat-generating portion 9 to be separated from the body even if the user does not feel hot.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, unlike the conventional mounting, the electrode plates I and J are omitted and the PTC heater 15 is omitted.
Since the lead wires 16a and 16b are directly connected to and are fixed so as to be buried in the adhesive 14, the number of parts for fixing the PTC heater 15 is small, which simplifies the structure and thus the assembly. The number of steps can be greatly reduced, the cost can be reduced, and the PTC heater 15 is embedded in the silicone adhesive 14. Therefore, the waterproof function is improved and the safety is improved.

Of course, in this embodiment, when the moxa sheet M is placed on the heat generating portion 9, the cap 11 is tightened for positioning and setting, and the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is pushed,
Heat generating part 9 in which the PCT heater 15 of the heater means 8 is heated
When heated to, for example, about 95 ° C., the heat is transferred to the moxa sheet M, the moxa sheet M is warmed, and the aroma is radiated. In addition to the hot moxibustion treatment, the aroma therapy effect by aromatherapy is also imparted. Further, by pressing the vibration button 5f, the vibration generating motor 12 is driven, the vibration is transmitted to the heat generating portion 9 and the muzzle sheet M, and the contact pressure of the heat generating portion 9 on the skin is changed to change the moxibustion warmth. , Has the effect of effectively adding a massage effect to the treatment area.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the suitable temperature monitoring means is provided, it is possible to recognize from the time when the hot moxibustion ON / OFF button 5a is inserted until the temperature at which the heat generating portion 9 reaches the predetermined treatment level, There is an effect that erroneous treatment can be avoided in a state where the optimum temperature is not reached, and as a result, the treatment in the optimum temperature state can be surely realized.

Although the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the above embodiment, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, 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, in the above embodiment, the heater means 8 and the vibration generating motor 12 are driven by connecting the power plug 7 provided in the electric moxibustion device main body 3 to the power supply side. As shown in, the electric moxibustion device main body 3
The battery 34 may be built in and the charging may be automatically performed by setting the electric moxibustion device main body 3 on a stand 36 to which a power cord 35 is connected on the power source side.
According to the modified example, the electric moxibustion device main body 3 is provided with a stand 36.
The battery means 34 can be charged in advance by being placed upright, and the heater means can be driven by charging electricity with the battery 34 during treatment, whereby the electric moxibustion device can be used in a cordless state, and thus the treatment space is limited. There is an effect that the medical treatment can be performed in a free place without receiving the treatment, and the trouble of having the power cord can be released.

In addition, the battery 34 in this modified example
Instead of this, a configuration may be used in which a heat storage device is provided. That is, while the main body of the electric moxibustion device is placed on the stand 36, electricity is supplied to the side of the electric moxibustion device to keep the temperature of the heater raised to an appropriate temperature. The treatment may be performed by the heat accumulated in the.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a notification sound is emitted every minute to prompt the user to once separate the electric moxibustion device main body 3 from the body, but in addition to this, the switch operation unit 5 In addition to the above, a switch mechanism that senses the contact pressure on the body acting on the heat generating portion 9 and turns on and off is provided, and the counter is operated in response to the switch mechanism so that the contact pressure continues for a certain period of time or longer. When it works,
It is also possible to make a modification in which a temperature control system is added to control the amount of electricity supplied to the heater means 8 so as to lower the hot moxibustion treatment temperature of the heat generating portion 9.

That is, as shown in FIG. 17, the switch mechanism of this modification is formed by providing a spring member 37 between the heat generating portion 9 and the electric moxibustion device main body 3, and in the case of no contact with the body. When the heat generating portion 9 is pushed out in the direction of the arrow X with respect to the electric moxibustion device main body 3 as shown in FIG. 7A and treated, heat is generated against the spring reaction force of the spring member 37 as shown in FIG. The entire part 9 is pushed in the arrow Y direction.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 18, the temperature control system includes a power supply section 40, a counter 41, and an output control section for controlling the amount of electricity supplied to the heater means 8 by the output signals of the counter 41. 42, a heat generating portion 9 that can control the amount of electricity supplied to the heater means 8 by the output signal of the output control portion 42 to lower the moxibustion temperature, and a time measurement start signal to the counter 41 in response to the ON operation of the switch mechanism. And a push switch 43 for giving

Next, the operation of this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, the temperature of normal moxibustion treatment is maintained in a state where the heat-generating part 9 does not contact the skin (S
1). When the heat generating part 9 is pressed against the skin 38, the push switch 43 is turned on (S2), the counter 41 starts measuring time (S3), and the treatment is continued at the normal moxibustion treatment temperature (S5). Time continues to be measured (S
6). In S7, when the counter 41 determines that the heat-generating portion 9 is continuously applied to the skin 38 for treatment for, for example, one minute or more, the output is forcibly reduced in order to control the energization amount to the heater means 8. Control is performed (S8), and the warm moxibustion temperature of the heat generating part 9 is suppressed to be lower than the normal warm moxibustion treatment temperature (S9). If the measurement time in S7 is within one minute, S3
The steps from S7 to S7 are repeated.

As described above, according to this modification, there is an effect that an electric moxibustion device that is kind to the skin can be obtained by preventing the heat-generating part 9 from being excessively applied to the skin 38.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the structure in which the gusset sheet M is attached to the outer surface of the heat generating portion 9 is also used.
Needless to say, it can be used in a mode in which the muzzle sheet M is not used, or can be applied to an electric moxibustion machine of a type that does not use the moxa sheet M from the beginning.

When the moxa sheet M is used without being attached, as shown in FIG. 20, the outer surface of the heat generating portion of the heat generating portion 9 may be provided with flocked hair 44. The material used for the flocked hair 44 has a good thermal conductivity, but is formed of a material that has an appropriate hardness and that does not transfer the heat of the heat generating portion 9 to the skin 45 unless pressed against the skin 45. . Therefore, even if the temperature of the heat-generating portion 9 is very high, the heat-generating portion 9 does not approach unless it is pressed against the human body with a certain strong force P, so that heat is not transmitted, and therefore an electric moxibustion device that is gentle on the skin is provided. There is an effect that can be obtained.

[0052]

As described above, in the electric moxibustion device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the lead wires are directly connected to the PTC heater, and the lead wires are fixed so as to be embedded in the adhesive. Since the number of parts for fixing the heater is small, the structure is simplified accordingly, the number of assembling steps can be greatly reduced, the PTC heater can be manufactured at a low cost, and since the PTC heater is embedded in the silicon adhesive, This has the effect of improving the waterproof function and enhancing safety.

Further, since the inventions of claims 2 and 3 are such that the temperature control is performed so that the treatment can be performed at an appropriate temperature by providing the appropriate temperature monitoring means, it can be notified that the heat generating portion has reached the appropriate temperature. It is possible to easily recognize whether or not the temperature has reached an appropriate temperature, prevent erroneous treatment in a state where the temperature has not reached the appropriate temperature, and achieve the treatment in the appropriate temperature surely.

Further, according to the invention of claim 4, the main body of the electric moxibustion device has a built-in battery which is charged by being set in a charging stand having a connection terminal on the power source side. It is possible to obtain the treatment, and it is possible to perform treatment without being restricted by the place.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a switch mechanism is provided for turning on and off by sensing the contact pressure on the body acting on the heat generating portion, and the counter is activated in response to the switch mechanism. When the contact pressure continues to act for a certain period of time or more, it has a configuration that controls the amount of electricity supplied to the heater means so as to lower the hot moxibustion treatment temperature of the heat-generating part, so that the heat-generating part should not be applied to the skin too much. By blocking it beforehand, the effect that an electric moxibustion device that is kind to the skin can be obtained is achieved.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, since the outer surface of the heat-generating portion is provided with hair transplants, the skin does not come into contact unless the heat-generating portion is strongly pressed, and an electric moxibustion device friendly to the skin is obtained. There is an effect that can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the overall configuration of an electric moxibustion device according to an 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.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a state in which the heater means is attached to the heat generating portion.

8A and 8B are explanatory views for explaining the mounting relationship between the lower case and the heater means, FIG. 8A is an assembled top view showing the assembled state, and FIG. 8B is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the mounted state of the heater means on the lower case. Is.

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 external appearance explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the heat generating portion is fastened and set with a gusset sheet.

FIG. 11 is an external perspective view illustrating the types of caps and gusset sheets that are attached to the heat generating portion.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an appropriate temperature monitoring means for monitoring an appropriate temperature by timer control.

13 is a flow chart of an appropriate temperature monitoring means which constitutes the block diagram of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of suitable temperature monitoring means for monitoring suitable temperature by temperature control.

15 is a flow chart of an appropriate temperature monitoring means that constitutes the block diagram of FIG.

FIG. 16 is a schematic configuration side view showing a modified example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 17 relates to another modified example of controlling the decrease in the temperature of the moxibustion,
(A) is a partial external view showing a state where the heat generating portion is separated from the treatment site, and (b) is a partial external view showing a state where the heat generating part is applied to the treatment site.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of still another modification.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart related to the block diagram of FIG. 18.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged explanatory cross-sectional view of a main part in another modification in which flocking is applied to the heat generating part.

FIG. 21 is a schematic external view of a conventional device.

FIG. 22 is an enlarged sectional view of an essential part for explaining the structure of the heater means in the conventional device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 upper case 2 lower case 3 Electric moxibustion device body 8 heater means 9 Heat generating part 11,26,28 Cap 11a, 25, 27 through hole 12 Vibration generation motor 14 Adhesive 15 PTC heater 16,16a, 16b Lead wire M, M1, M2 Moxa Sheet 31 Timer control circuit 32 Temperature control circuit 33 Temperature detector 34 Battery 35 stand 37 Spring member 41 counter 42 Output control unit 43 push switch 44 hair transplant

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Katsutoshi Toyoshima             550-1 Hirodori, Yawata, Fujieda, Shizuoka Stock Association             Company Maruka (72) Inventor Masakazu Suzuki             550-1 Hirodori, Yawata, Fujieda, Shizuoka Stock Association             Company Maruka F term (reference) 4C074 AA10 BB05 BB10 CC01 DD02                       EE01 FF01 GG01 HH05                 4C099 AA01 CA01 CA20 EA08 EA20                       GA24 JA01 LA14 LA27 NA20                       PA01 PA07 TA03                 4C101 CA11 CB02 CB05 CB08 CB12                       CB16 CC01 CC02 EB02 EB04

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An electric moxibustion device for performing hot moxibustion treatment by applying a heat-generating part heated by heater means built in an electric moxibustion device main body to a treatment site, wherein the heater means includes the heat-generating part and the heat-generating part. An electric moxibustion device, which is formed by a heating element body made of a PTC heater which is embedded and positioned and fixed in an adhesive having heat resistance inside. 2. The electric moxibustion device main body is provided with appropriate temperature monitoring means for monitoring whether or not the temperature of the heat generating portion has reached an appropriate temperature suitable for hot moxibustion treatment, and the appropriate temperature monitoring means is provided in the electric moxibustion device main body. It has timer means for measuring whether or not the time to reach the proper temperature has elapsed after pressing the warm moxibustion button of the switch operation part, and when the timer means measures the time to reach the proper temperature, the heat generating part is The electric moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein the electric moxibustion device is configured to give a notification of being in a state. 3. The electric moxibustion device main body is provided with an appropriate temperature monitoring means for monitoring whether or not the temperature of the heat generating portion has reached an appropriate temperature suitable for hot moxibustion treatment, and the appropriate temperature monitoring means controls the temperature of the heat generating portion. The temperature detecting means for detecting is provided, and when the temperature detecting means detects the suitable temperature, it is configured to notify that the heat generating portion is in the state of reaching the suitable temperature. Electric moxibustion device. 4. The temperature detecting means has a circuit for detecting a resistance value while the output of the PTC heater is stopped,
The electric moxibustion device according to claim 3, wherein the temperature is detected by measuring the resistance value. 5. The electric moxibustion device main body has a built-in battery which is charged by being set in a charging stand having a power supply side connecting terminal, and when the battery is removed from the stand and used, the heater means is heated by the battery. The electric moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein the electric moxibustion device is provided. 6. The heat generating portion is provided with a switch mechanism for turning on a counter so as to measure time in response to a contact pressure received from a treatment target, and the counter is turned on.
6. A structure in which the temperature of the heat generating portion is lowered by controlling the amount of electricity supplied to the heater means by measuring the fact that the operation has been continued for a predetermined time or more. Among them, the electric moxibustion device according to any one of claims. 7. The electric moxibustion device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outer surface of the heat generating portion is flocked.