JP2004113641A - Leg bathing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a leg bathing device which can carry out the mist bath of the area up to arbitrary height of a lower limb. <P>SOLUTION: This leg bathing device for warming the lower limb comprises a warming tub for storing both legs inside, a mist generating apparatus for providing the warming tub with mist, and a lower limb cover having a locking means for anchoring the mouths of many ends to the surrounding of the lower limb at an arbitrary height by expanding and contracting in a longitudinal direction covering the lower limb, which is a bellows-like tube the one end of which is connected to the warming tub. Also, the depth of the warming tub is of the order of the ankle and the lower limb cover is the two bellows-like tubes in each of which one leg is put. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a foot bath apparatus, and more particularly to a foot bath apparatus that mist bathes a leg to an arbitrary height.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a foot bath apparatus for easily bathing a lower limb with a mist or the like in a living room or the like has been proposed. 2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional foot bath apparatus, there is known a foot bath apparatus in which a lower limb is bathed using a sauna cover as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example. In these, the sauna cover always has a fixed shape, and the user of the footbath apparatus inserts a predetermined part such as the knee below into the inside of the cover and uses it.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2000-271188 (FIGS. 2 and 8)
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2001-276168 A (FIG. 5)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a conventional sauna cover, the shape of the cover is fixed. For example, when a device for a knee is used, it is necessary to always warm the whole knee. Therefore, even when only the toes cool down, there is a problem that it cannot be used only at a desired part, such as only at the feet from the ankle.
In addition, since it can be used only with clothes that are below the knees, the user must wear a skirt or shorts that can be exposed below the knees during use. In winter, in particular, when it is desired to warm the lower limbs, it is necessary to wear clothes that expose the lower part of the knee, causing a problem that the user feels cold.
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a foot bath device that can mist bath an area up to an arbitrary height of a lower limb.
[0005]
[Means for solving the problem and functions and effects]
The present invention has adopted the following procedures in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.
That is, the gist of the present invention is to use a bellows-shaped lower leg cover that expands and contracts as means for covering the lower leg, and further fix the lower leg cover at an arbitrary height between the ankle and the knee.
Here, the bellows shape is a pleated shape that expands and contracts. For example, the shape of a portion connecting a lens mounting portion and a main body in an assembling camera corresponds to this shape.
[0006]
The present invention provides a heating tank for storing both feet therein, a mist generating device for supplying mist to the heating tank, and a bellows-shaped tube having one end connected to the heating tank, and a length covering the lower limb. And a lower limb cover having fixing means which expands and contracts in a direction and a multi-end mouth is fixed around the lower limb at an arbitrary height.
The mist is filled in the foot bath space, which is a space sealed by the heating tank and the lower limb cover, and the lower limb is heated and cooled, steamed, hydrated, and moisturized.
Since the lower limb cover is a bellows-like cylinder, it can be freely expanded and contracted and its length can be freely adjusted. Further, by fixing the multi-end mouth to the periphery of the lower limb at an arbitrary height, the user can easily adjust the lower limb included in the foot bath space to a desired area. Therefore, the user of the present invention can mist bath an area up to an arbitrary height of the lower limb.
[0007]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, two bellows-shaped cylinders each having one leg each can be suitably used for the lower limb cover, wherein the depth of the heating tank is about ankle.
In this embodiment, the right and left lower limb covers can be independently adjusted in height, so that the left and right lower limb covers can be used at different heights. Therefore, even when one leg is injured, only one leg can be used, or one leg can be shortened and used while avoiding the site of the injury.
[0008]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, in the lower limb cover, the means for fixing the mouth at one end to the periphery of the lower limb includes a rubber, a string, a fastener (including a hook-and-loop fastener), a hook, or the like provided at one end of the lower limb cover. The means of narrowing the periphery of the sword can be suitably used. In this embodiment, the user can easily fix the lower limb cover at a desired position on the lower limb.
[0009]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, in the lower limb cover, the means for fixing the mouth at one end to the periphery of the lower limb is provided with an elastic film having a hole at one end of the lower limb cover, and one or both legs are inserted into the hole. Thus, a means of making the legs and the film adhere to each other by utilizing the stretching of the film can be suitably used. In this embodiment, the upper end of the lower limb cover can be positioned and fixed very easily only by sliding the elastic member up and down.
The components described above can be combined with each other without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0010]
Another effect is that since the lower limb cover is a bellows-like cylinder, the bellows can be folded and folded to be compactly stored with a simple operation.
[0011]
As another operational effect, since the lower limb cover is two bellows-shaped cylinders each of which accommodates one leg, the safety is improved as compared with the conventional foot bath apparatus.
The conventional foot bath apparatus has a problem in that the vicinity of the knee is fixed and the movement of the lower limb is restricted during use, so that the apparatus is likely to fall over when the balance is lost, which is dangerous. In the present invention, the lower limb covers are two bellows-shaped cylinders each of which accommodates one leg, so that the lower limbs can be freely moved as long as the feet are stored in the heating tank, and the movement of the body can be improved. High degree of freedom. Therefore, it is difficult to lose the balance of the body, and even in the event of a fall, it is possible to take a posture to cover the body, it is hard to cause injuries and accidents, and the safety is improved as compared with the conventional foot bath apparatus.
[0012]
Another effect is that the lower limb covers are two bellows-shaped cylinders each containing one leg, so that the posture during use can be changed more freely, and fatigue during use is reduced. Was.
In the conventional foot bath apparatus, since the circumference of the knee is fixed at the time of use, it is necessary to always maintain a constant posture, thereby causing a problem that the user gets tired and shoulders and hips are stiff. In the present invention, since the lower limb covers are two bellows-like cylinders each of which accommodates one leg, the lower limbs can be freely moved as long as the feet are stored in the heating tank, and the movement of the body is reduced. Be more free. Therefore, the user can freely change the posture, such as how to bend the legs and the distance between the legs, and is less tired than the conventional foot bath apparatus.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the foot bath device of the embodiment.
[0015]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a heating tank for storing a part or all of both feet in the inside, reference numeral 12 denotes a mist generator for supplying mist to the heating tank 11, and reference numeral 13 denotes mist supply from the mist generator 2 to the inside of the heating tank. The air supply means 14, which is connected to the heating tank 11, is provided at the mouth of one end of the bellows-shaped lower limb cover that extends and contracts in the longitudinal direction that covers the lower limb, and is fixed around the lower limb at an arbitrary height. It is a fixing means to be performed.
[0016]
Since the lower limb cover 14 is bellows-shaped, it can be extended and contracted in the longitudinal direction, and maintains the length when fixed around the lower limb by the fixing means 15.
[0017]
Next, the method of use will be described. The user sits on a chair or the like, and puts his feet in the heating tank 11 through the lower limb cover 14. At this time, since the heating tank 11, the air supply means 13, the lower limb cover 14, and the fixing means 15 are formed without sharp corners at the portions that come into contact with the human body, the user can safely insert the lower limbs into the foot bath apparatus. . Thereafter, the lower limb cover 14 is extended to a desired length and fixed around the lower limb by the fixing means 15.
At the start of the mist bath, the mist is generated by the mist generator 12 and the mist is supplied to the inside of the heating tank 11 and the lower limb cover 14 by the air supply means 13 to perform the mist bath of the lower limb.
[0018]
Next, the operation will be described. The user can freely determine the area of the lower limb in which the mist is to be bathed, extend the lower limb cover to the height of the limb, and have a comfortable mist bath only in the required area of the lower limb without any restrictions on clothes during use. Can be.
[0019]
Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the foot bath device of the embodiment.
[0020]
In the second embodiment, the shape of the lower limb cover 14 of the first embodiment is changed. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a heating tank for storing a part or all of both feet in the inside, reference numeral 22 denotes a mist generator for supplying mist to the heating tank 21, and reference numeral 23 denotes mist supply from the mist generator 2 to the inside of the heating tank. The air supply means 24 is connected to the heating tank 21 and has a bellows-shaped lower leg cover that extends and contracts in the longitudinal direction to cover the lower limb. 25 is provided at the mouth of one end of the lower limb cover 24 and has an arbitrary height around the lower limb. It is a fixing means fixed to.
The heating tank 21 has a depth of about an ankle, and the lower limb cover 24 is two bellows-shaped cylinders each of which accommodates one leg.
[0021]
Next, the method of use will be described. The user sits on a chair or the like, and puts his feet in the heating tank 21 through the lower limb cover 24. At this time, since the heating tank 21, the air supply means 23, the lower limb cover 24, and the fixing means 25 have a shape without sharp corners at the portions that come into contact with the human body, the user can insert the lower limb into the foot bath device with ease. . Thereafter, the lower limb cover 24 is extended to a desired length and fixed around the lower limb by the fixing means 25.
At the start of the mist bath, the mist is generated by the mist generating device 22 and the mist is supplied to the inside of the heating tank 21 and the lower limb cover 24 by the air supply means 23 to perform the mist bath of the lower limb.
[0022]
The foot bath device according to the second embodiment formed as described above has the following operation in addition to the operation of the first embodiment.
(1) Since the left and right sides can be fixed at different heights, different areas on the left and right sides can be mist bathed.
[0023]
Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the foot bath apparatus of the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a detailed view of the fixing means 5 in the embodiment.
[0024]
In the third embodiment, the fixing means 5 of the first embodiment is configured by a waterproof cloth, rubber, and a string. In FIG. 3, the fixing means 35 is lightly fixed with rubber around the lower limb, and is further firmly fixed with a string so as not to be displaced.
[0025]
In FIG. 3, reference numeral 31 denotes a heating tank for storing a part or all of both feet in the inside, reference numeral 32 denotes a mist generator for supplying mist to the heating tank 31, and reference numeral 33 denotes mist supply from the mist generator 32 to the inside of the heating tank. The air supply means 34 is connected to the heating tank 31 and is provided in a bellows-like lower limb cover that extends and contracts in the longitudinal direction that covers the lower limb, and is provided at one end of the lower limb cover 34 and is fixed around the lower limb at an arbitrary height. It is a fixing means to be performed.
[0026]
FIG. 4 shows a specific configuration of the fixing means 35. 34 is a lower limb cover, 42 is a waterproof cloth, 43 is a string passing stitch, 44 is a fixed string hole, 45 is a rubber string, 46 is a fixed string, and 47 is a string passing. The waterproof cloth 42 is formed in a tubular shape, and the periphery of one end is fixed to the periphery of the lower limb cover 34. The multi-end is folded back, and the circumference thereof is sewn with a stringing stitch 43 to provide a stringing 47. A loop-shaped rubber cord 45 having a length of about the lower limb circumference is passed around the cord passing 47. The lace 47 is provided with two fixed lace holes 44, and the fixed lace 46 enters the lace 47 from the one fixed lace hole 44, makes a round around the lace 47, and exits from the other fixed lace hole 44. ing. Note that the rubber string 45 is stretchable, and the fixed string 46 is non-stretchable.
[0027]
Next, the method of use will be described. The user sits on a chair or the like, and places his or her feet in the heating tank 31 through the lower limb cover 34. At this time, since the heating tank 31, the air supply means 33, the lower limb cover 34, and the fixing means 35 have a shape without sharp corners at the portions which come into contact with the human body, the user can insert the lower limb into the foot bath apparatus with ease. . Thereafter, the lower limb cover 34 is extended to a desired length and fixed around the lower limb by the fixing means 35.
At the start of the mist bath, the mist is generated by the mist generating device 32 and the mist is supplied to the inside of the heating tank 31 and the lower limb cover 34 by the air supply means 33 to perform the mist bath of the lower limb.
The method of using the fixing means 35 is as follows. The user inserts his / her foot into the fixing means 35 and first positions the fixing means 35. The user raises the fixing means 35 to a desired height. At this time, the elastic cord 45 loosens the lower limb loosely, and the lower limb cover 34 is lightly fixed by the fixing means 35 while the lower limb cover 34 is raised. Next, the fixed string 46 is tied. Since this string is non-stretchable, by tying the fixed string 46, the lower limb cover 34 is fixed to the lower limb without shifting downward.
The user can freely determine the region of the lower limb in which the mist is to be bathed, and extend the lower limb cover to that height, so that the mist bath can be comfortably performed without any restrictions on clothes during use.
[0028]
The foot bath device according to the third embodiment formed as described above has the following operation in addition to the operation of the first embodiment.
(1) Since it is lightly fixed by the rubber string 45, positioning is easy.
(2) Since the lower limb cover is firmly fixed around the lower limb by the fixing cord 46, the lower limb cover does not shift during use.
[0029]
Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the foot bath apparatus of the embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a detailed view of the fixing means 55 in the embodiment.
[0030]
In the fourth embodiment, the fixing means 5 of the first embodiment is formed by providing an elastic film having a hole at one end of the lower limb cover 4 and inserting one leg or both legs into the hole, and using the extension of the film to connect the leg to the leg. This is a means for adhering the film.
[0031]
In FIG. 5, reference numeral 51 denotes a heating tank for storing a part or all of both feet in the inside, 52 a mist generator for supplying mist to the heating tank 51, and 53 mist from the mist generator 52 to the inside of the heating tank. The air supply means is connected to the heating tank 51, and is provided at the mouth of one end of the bellows-shaped lower limb cover that extends and contracts in the longitudinal direction to cover the lower limb, and is fixed around the lower limb at an arbitrary height. It is a fixing means to be performed.
[0032]
FIG. 6 shows a specific configuration of the fixing means 5. 61 is an elastic film, and 62 is a foot hole.
[0033]
Next, the method of use will be described. The user sits on a chair or the like and puts his feet in the heating tank 51 through the lower limb cover 54. At this time, since the heating tank 51, the air supply means 53, the lower limb cover 54, and the fixing means 55 are shaped so as not to have sharp corners at the portions that come into contact with the human body, the user can insert the lower limbs into the foot bath apparatus with ease. . Thereafter, the lower limb cover 54 is extended to a desired length and fixed around the lower limb by the fixing means 55.
At the start of the mist bath, the mist is generated by the mist generator 52 and the mist is supplied to the inside of the heating tank 51 and the lower limb cover 54 by the air supply means 53 to perform the mist bath of the lower limb.
The method of using the fixing means 55 is as follows. The user inserts the lower leg into the foot hole 62 and raises the fixing means 55 to a desired height. At this time, the elastic film 61 squeezes the lower limb, and the lower limb cover 34 is fixed to the lower limb without being shifted downward by the fixing means 35 while the lower limb cover 34 is pulled up.
The user can freely determine the region of the lower limb in which the mist bath is desired, and extend the lower limb cover to that height, and can comfortably perform the mist bath without any restrictions on clothes during use.
[0034]
The foot bath device according to the third embodiment formed as described above has the following operation in addition to the operation of the first embodiment.
(1) The lower limb cover can be fixed at any position by a very simple operation of simply moving the elastic film 61 up and down.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the entirety of Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the entirety of Embodiment 2 of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the entirety of Embodiment 3 of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a view showing a lower limb cover and a fixing means according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing a fixing means according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Reference Signs List 11 heating tank 12 mist generator 13 air supply means 14 lower limb cover 15 fixing means 21 heating tank 22 mist generator 23 air supply means 24 lower limb cover 25 fixing means 31 heating tank 32 mist generator 33 air supply means 34 lower limb Cover 35 fixing means 34 lower limb cover 42 waterproof cloth 43 string passing stitch 44 fixing string hole 45 rubber string 46 fixing string 47 string passing 51 heating tank 52 mist generator 53 air supply means 54 lower limb cover 55 fixing means 61 elastic membrane 62 Foot hole

Claims (4)

A heating tank that holds both feet inside,
A mist generator that supplies mist to the heating tank,
A lower limb cover having a bellows-shaped cylinder having one end connected to the heating tank, the lower limb cover having fixing means for extending and contracting in the longitudinal direction covering the lower limb, and having a multi-end mouth fixed around the lower limb at any height. ,
A foot bath device characterized by comprising: 2. The foot bath apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the depth of the heating tank is approximately ankle, and the lower limb cover is two bellows-shaped cylinders each of which accommodates one leg. 3. 3. The foot bath apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means of the lower limb cover is a means for squeezing the periphery of the lower limb with rubber, a string, a fastener, a hook, or the like provided at multiple ends of the lower limb cover. . The fixing means of the lower limb cover is provided with a membrane of an elastic body having a hole at multiple ends of the lower limb cover, and one leg or both legs are inserted into the hole, and the leg and the membrane are brought into close contact by utilizing the stretching of the film. The foot bath device according to claim 1, wherein the foot bath device is provided.

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