JP2004209203A - Far infrared radiation sheet, and clothing for installation of far infrared radiation sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a far infrared radiation sheet, in which power consumption of the far infrared radiation sheet using carbon fiber-mixed paper can be restricted very low compared to conventional far infrared radiation sheets, in which far infrared ray capable of activating cells in a living body can be efficiently radiated even when power consumption is restricted, and in which far infrared ray radiated by the living body itself can be efficiently let out as well as heat and sweat emitted from an affected part of the living body as heated by conduction heat from the surface of a warm heat sheet and radiation energy of the far infrared ray to provide comfortable feel of application to a user. <P>SOLUTION: In this far infrared radiation sheet 1, a far infrared radiation sheet main body 1a using carbon fiber-mixed paper 2 is enveloped with an insulation body 3. On the far infrared radiation sheet main body 1a, at least a pair of electrodes 4 are provided between an electrode 4a on one side and an electrode 4b on the other side having a prescribed interval. At prescribed positions in the far infrared radiation sheet main body 1a provided between the electrode 4a on one side and the electrode 4a on the other side, opening parts 5 to reduce power consumption are provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a far-infrared radiation sheet and a far-infrared radiation sheet that can mainly activate cells in a living body such as a human body, and not only relieve stiffness and pain, but also promote functional recovery of each part. It is about clothing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a far-infrared radiation sheet whose main purpose is to relieve stiffness and pain in a living body without using heating or heating as its main purpose, for example, those described in JP-A-7-275379 are disclosed. Exists.
[0003]
In other words, the heating sheet described in this publication is provided with a mounting means for detachably attaching the far-infrared radiation sheet to clothing on a far-infrared radiation sheet made of carbon fiber mixed paper, and for energizing the far-infrared radiation sheet. Are provided.
[0004]
According to the heating sheet having the above-described configuration, not only can the far-infrared radiation sheet be detachably attached to the clothes by the attaching means, but also the far-infrared radiation energy travels straight and reaches the inside of the human body. Exercise is activated, and as a result, a part of the human body is efficiently heated, and stiffness and pain in a living body can be reduced.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the heat sheet having the above configuration has the following problems.
[0006]
That is, such a heat sheet is lightweight, bulky, and inexpensive, which can be carried. However, the biggest problem in use is that it is carried and used. The question is how to reduce the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet and how to efficiently radiate far-infrared rays that can activate cells in the living body even when the power consumption is reduced. Problems, furthermore, how to escape not only the heat and sweat released from the affected part of the living body heated by the heat of conduction from the surface of the heating sheet and the radiant energy of far infrared rays, but also the infrared rays radiated by the living body itself from the heating sheet and comfortably The problem of giving patients a feeling of rubbing has arisen, but far-infrared radiation sheets using carbon fiber-mixed paper have been developed. Means to solve the problem of Te was not.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention takes the following measures in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the invention according to claim 1 encloses a far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1 a using a carbon fiber mixed paper 2 with an insulator 3. In the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 formed, at least a pair of electrodes 4 face the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a so as to have a predetermined distance between the electrode 4a on one side and the electrode 4b on the other side. An opening 5 for reducing power consumption is provided at a predetermined portion of the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a interposed between the electrode 4a on one side and the electrode 4b on the other side. .
[0008]
Therefore, there is an advantage that the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 can be extremely easily and inexpensively and surely suppressed without attaching other members to the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a.
[0009]
Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 is formed of a plurality of strips 1b arranged side by side over one electrode 4a and the other electrode 4b. And the opening 5 is formed between the strips 1b.
[0010]
Therefore, when the opening 5 is formed in the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a, a plurality of strips 1b formed in a strip through a slitter or the like can be arranged at a predetermined interval without any special machine or tool. The opening 5 that can suppress the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 by a simple operation of connecting both ends of each of the strips 1b via the electrodes 4a and 4b, and then forming the far-infrared radiation sheet There is an advantage that it can be formed on the main body 1a.
[0011]
Further, the invention according to claim 3 is that the living body is inserted into the insulator 3 that covers the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 through the opening 5 provided in the far-infrared radiation sheet body 1a. The point is that an emission hole 6 for externally emitting the generated heat and / or infrared rays is provided.
[0012]
Therefore, not only the heat and sweat released from the affected part of the living body, which is heated by the conduction heat from the surface of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the radiation energy of the far-infrared radiation, but also the infrared rays emitted by the living body itself are transmitted to the far-infrared radiation sheet 1. It is possible to efficiently escape from the formed emission holes 6 into the air, and as a result, there is an advantage that the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 can be used comfortably.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 4 is that the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 emits far-infrared rays in a wavelength region of 5 μm to 16 μm.
[0014]
Therefore, there is an advantage that far-infrared rays in a wavelength region capable of activating cells in a living body can be efficiently radiated even when power consumption is suppressed.
[0015]
Further, the invention according to claim 5 is a sheet for mounting the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 at a predetermined position on a clothing main body 7a of the clothing provided with the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Attachment portion 8a and a controller attachment portion for attaching a battery-operated temperature controller 9 connected to the far-infrared radiating sheet 1 via an energizing means at a predetermined position so as to energize the electrode 4 of the far-infrared radiating sheet 1. 8b is provided at a position where the battery-operated temperature controller 9 can be operated with the controller mounting portion 8b wearing the clothing 7.
[0016]
Therefore, by separating the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-operated temperature controller 9, even when the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 is attached to various places of the clothing 7, the battery-operated temperature controller 9 can be easily and reliably always connected. There is an advantage that it is possible to provide clothes having optimal operability that can be operated.
[0017]
Further, the sheet mounting portion 8a and the controller mounting portion 8b provided on the clothing main body 7a of the clothing provided with the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 include the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery type temperature controller 9, respectively. Is to make it detachable.
[0018]
Therefore, even if the clothes 7 on which the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-type temperature controller 9 are mounted are various kinds of outerwear and pants, various work clothes, exercise clothes, and the like, the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-type temperature controller 9 Can be easily removed from the dirty clothes 7, and therefore, there is an advantage that it is possible to provide the clothes 7 in which only the dirty clothes 7 can be washed or put out for cleaning like the conventional clothes. is there.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the far-infrared radiation sheet and the clothing for mounting the far-infrared radiation sheet in the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0020]
<First embodiment>
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a far-infrared radiation sheet. Such a sheet 1 is obtained by dispersing carbon fibers (carbon fibers) in natural pulp such as mulberry, mitsumata, and ganpi, which is a raw material of Japanese paper, and adding a tackifier thereto. A far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a using a carbon fiber-mixed paper 2 obtained by cutting a material having a basis weight of 40 g / m ² , a thickness of 110 μm, a sheet resistance of 50 Ω / □ and a width of 1000 mm as one standard into about 5 cm × 6 cm. Is covered with an insulator 3 such as a flexible synthetic resin sheet, and the whole is formed in a substantially rectangular shape.
[0021]
The sheet resistance of the carbon fiber mixed paper 2 can be changed by changing the amounts and the basis weights of the natural pulp and the carbon fibers.
[0022]
Reference numeral 4 denotes a pair of electrodes 4 provided on the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a. One electrode 4a is provided on one end of the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the other end of the sheet main body 1a is provided. The other side electrode 4b is provided to face to have a predetermined distance.
[0023]
As the structure of the electrode 4, silver paste screen printing is best as an effective connection method to the cross section of the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a. It is more preferable to attach a copper foil tape in order to improve the reliability of the attachment, but it is needless to say that it is not an essential requirement.
[0024]
Reference numeral 5 denotes, for example, a total of nine circular openings formed at predetermined intervals in a predetermined portion of the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a interposed between the one-side electrode 4a and the other-side electrode 4b. When a predetermined voltage is applied to the far-infrared radiating sheet body 1a via a battery-operated temperature controller 9 described below, the opening 5 consumes power of 1 W or less. It is provided on the seat body 1a.
[0025]
It is needless to say that the opening 5 does not necessarily have to be circular but may be rectangular, and the shape and number of the openings 5 formed in the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a are not limited at all. .
[0026]
Further, the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a can not only change the sheet resistance by changing the amount and the basis weight of the natural pulp and carbon fiber, but also adjust the mixing ratio to make the 1W or less. Are adjusted in advance at respective mixing ratios to emit far-infrared rays in the wavelength range of 5 μm to 16 μm while consuming power of
[0027]
Reference numeral 9 denotes a battery-operated temperature controller 9, which is a far-infrared radiation sheet via a flexible conductive wire (connection means) 10 having a predetermined length attached to each of the one-side electrode 4a and the other-side electrode 4b. It is connected to the main body 1a.
[0028]
The battery type temperature controller 9 has a power switch 9a for turning on and off the power of the temperature controller 9, and a conduction heat from the surface of the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a and an amount of far-infrared radiation energy. An adjustable up switch 9b and down switch 9c are provided.
[0029]
Since the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 of the present invention has the above configuration, the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 is extremely simple, inexpensive, and reliably without attaching any other member to the far-infrared radiation sheet body 1a. Has the advantage of being able to suppress
[0030]
Further, since the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 having the above structure emits far-infrared rays in a wavelength region of 5 μm to 16 μm, the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1 a generally has a wavelength very close to 8 μm or more infrared rays emitted by the human body. The advantage is that it is possible to efficiently radiate far-infrared rays in the wavelength range that can activate cells in a living body even when power consumption is suppressed. is there.
[0031]
<Second embodiment>
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a is encapsulated in order to externally emit heat and / or infrared rays emitted from a living body through an opening 5 provided in the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a. The insulator 3 may be provided with a discharge hole 6 corresponding to each of the openings 5 of the sheet body 1a.
[0032]
Therefore, as described above, when the emission holes 6 corresponding to the respective openings 5 of the sheet body 1a are provided in the insulator 3, the other members are not attached to the far-infrared radiation sheet body 1a. Not only can the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 be extremely simple and inexpensive, but also reliably reduce the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1, as well as the living body affected by conduction heat from the surface of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the radiation energy of the far-infrared radiation Not only heat and sweat emitted from the body but also infrared rays emitted by the living body itself can be efficiently released into the air from the emission holes 6 formed in the far-infrared radiation sheet 1, and as a result, There is an advantage that the infrared radiation sheet 1 can be used comfortably.
[0033]
Furthermore, even when the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a emits far-infrared rays in a wavelength range of 5 μm to 16 μm, even if it has the emission holes 6 as described above, it activates cells in a living body while suppressing power consumption. There is an advantage that far-infrared rays in a wavelength region where the infrared rays can be emitted can be efficiently radiated.
[0034]
<Third embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 3, the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a is formed of a plurality of strips 1b arranged side by side over one electrode 4a and the other electrode 4b, and the opening is formed. 5 may be formed between the strips 1b.
[0035]
Therefore, in this case, when the opening 5 is formed in the far-infrared radiation sheet main body 1a, a plurality of strips formed in a strip shape via a slitter or the like without any special machine or tool is required. 1b are arranged at a predetermined interval, and thereafter, the opening 5 that can suppress the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 by a simple operation of connecting both ends of each strip 1b through the electrodes 4a and 4b. Can be formed on the far infrared radiation sheet main body 1a.
[0036]
<Fourth embodiment>
Further, the present invention not only provides the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 with reduced power consumption, but also provides a garment 7 including the far-infrared radiation sheet 1.
[0037]
That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the clothing 7 has, for example, a bag-shaped sheet mounting portion 8a and a far-infrared radiation to attach the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 to a clothing body 7a at a predetermined location, for example, near the waist. A bag-shaped controller mounting portion 8b is provided at a predetermined distance to mount a battery-operated temperature controller 9 connected to the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 through a power supply means at a predetermined position so as to encourage the electrodes 4 of the sheet 1 to be energized. In addition, the controller mounting section 8b is provided at a position where the battery-operated temperature controller 9 can be operated with the clothing 7 being worn, for example, at a cuff.
[0038]
Therefore, as described above, by separating the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-operated temperature controller 9, even when the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 is attached to various parts of the clothing 7, the battery-operated temperature controller 9 can be used. There is an advantage that it is possible to provide clothing having optimal operability that can be easily and reliably operated at any time.
[0039]
Further, as described above, the sheet mounting portion 8a and the controller mounting portion 8b provided on the clothing main body 7a attach / detach the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-operated temperature controller 9 via buttons, hooks, zippers or Velcro. In the case of having a flexible structure (not shown), the clothing 7 on which the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-operated temperature controller 9 are mounted can be various kinds of outerwear and pants, various work clothes, exercise clothes, and the like. Even so, the far-infrared radiation sheet 1 and the battery-operated temperature controller 9 can be easily removed from the dirty clothes 7, and therefore, only the dirty clothes 7 can be washed or cleaned in the same manner as the conventional clothes. There is an advantage that it is possible to provide the clothes 7 that can be put out.
[0040]
In short, the power consumption is reduced to a predetermined portion of the far-infrared radiation sheet main body interposed between the one electrode and the other electrode provided to face each other with a predetermined distance. Needless to say, the structure, material, shape, and the like of each of the specific portions are not limited at all as long as the configuration is provided with an opening.
[0041]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention relates to a far-infrared radiation sheet obtained by enclosing a far-infrared radiation sheet body using carbon fiber mixed paper with an insulator, wherein the far-infrared radiation sheet body has at least one pair of electrodes. Are provided facing each other so as to have a predetermined distance between the electrode on one side and the electrode on the other side, and the predetermined distance of the far infrared radiation sheet body interposed between the electrode on one side and the electrode on the other side. The part is provided with an opening for reducing power consumption, so it is extremely easy and inexpensive, and reliably, without attaching other members to the far-infrared radiation sheet main body. This has the effect of reducing power consumption.
[0042]
Furthermore, the far-infrared radiation sheet main body of the far-infrared radiation sheet is formed from a plurality of strips arranged side by side over one electrode and the other electrode, and the opening is provided between each strip. When formed, a plurality of strips formed in a strip through a slitter or the like are arranged at predetermined intervals without requiring any special machine or tool, and then both ends of each strip are formed. With the simple operation of connecting through the electrodes, the opening that can suppress the power consumption of the far-infrared radiation sheet can be formed in the far-infrared radiation sheet main body.
[0043]
In addition, the insulator for covering the far-infrared radiation sheet main body of the far-infrared radiation sheet is discharged from the opening provided in the far-infrared radiation sheet body to externally release heat and / or infrared rays emitted from a living body. In the case where the holes are provided, not only the heat and sweat released from the affected part of the living body but also the infrared rays radiated by the living body itself are radiated by the conduction heat from the surface of the far-infrared radiation sheet and the radiation energy of the far-infrared radiation. It is possible to efficiently escape into the air from the emission holes formed in the infrared radiation sheet, and as a result, the far infrared radiation sheet can be used comfortably.
[0044]
Further, when the far-infrared radiation sheet body of the far-infrared radiation sheet emits far-infrared rays in a wavelength range of 5 μm to 16 μm, cells in a living body can be activated even when power consumption is suppressed. There is an effect that far infrared rays in a wavelength region can be efficiently radiated.
[0045]
Further, a sheet mounting portion for mounting the far-infrared radiation sheet at a predetermined position on the clothing main body of the clothing provided with the far-infrared radiation sheet, and the far-infrared radiation sheet in order to promote electricity to the electrodes of the far-infrared radiation sheet. A controller mounting section for mounting the battery-operated temperature controller connected via the power supply means at a predetermined location is provided separately, and the battery-operated temperature controller can be operated with the controller mounting section wearing clothes. If it is installed in a different location, the far-infrared radiation sheet and the battery-operated temperature controller are separated, and even when the far-infrared radiation sheet is attached to various places on the clothing, the battery-operated temperature controller can be easily and reliably used at any time. There is an effect that it is possible to provide clothing having optimal operability that can be operated.
[0046]
Further, when the sheet mounting portion and the controller mounting portion provided on the clothing main body of the clothing provided with the far-infrared radiating sheet are configured such that the far-infrared radiating sheet and the battery-operated temperature controller are detachable, the far-infrared ray Easily remove the far-infrared radiation sheet and battery-operated temperature controller from dirty clothing, even if the radiant sheet and the battery-operated temperature controller are worn on various types of outerwear and pants, various work clothes and exercise clothing, etc. This makes it possible to provide clothes that can be washed or cleaned only for dirty clothes in the same manner as conventional clothes.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a far-infrared radiation sheet and a battery-operated temperature controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 shows a far-infrared radiation sheet according to another embodiment. FIG. 2A is a plan view, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a far-infrared radiation sheet main body according to another embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a clothing for mounting a far-infrared radiation sheet according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Far infrared radiation sheet 1a ... Far infrared radiation sheet main body 2 ... Carbon fiber mixed paper 3 ... Insulator 4 ... Electrode 5 ... Opening 6 ... Emission hole 7 ... Clothing 9 ... Battery type temperature controller

Claims (6)

In the far-infrared radiation sheet (1) obtained by enclosing the far-infrared radiation sheet body (1a) using the carbon fiber mixed paper (2) with the insulator (3), the far-infrared radiation sheet body (1a) has At least a pair of electrodes (4) are provided facing each other so as to have a predetermined distance between one electrode (4a) and the other electrode (4b), and one electrode (4a) is provided. ) And the electrode (4b) on the other side, an opening (5) for reducing power consumption is provided at a predetermined portion of the far infrared radiation sheet main body (1a). Far infrared radiation sheet. The far-infrared radiation sheet body (1a) is formed of a plurality of strips (1b) arranged side by side over one electrode (4a) and the other electrode (4b), and the opening is provided. The far-infrared radiation sheet according to claim 1, wherein (5) has a configuration formed between the respective strips (1b). The insulator (3) is provided with an emission hole (6) for externally emitting heat and / or infrared rays emitted from a living body from an opening (5) provided in the far-infrared radiation sheet body (1a). The far-infrared radiation sheet according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The far-infrared radiation sheet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the far-infrared radiation sheet main body (1a) is configured to emit far-infrared rays in a wavelength region of 5 m to 16 m. A clothing for mounting the far-infrared radiation sheet according to claim 1, wherein the far-infrared radiation sheet (1) is mounted on the clothing main body (7 a) at a predetermined location. A battery-operated temperature controller (9) connected to the far-infrared radiation sheet (1) via a current-passing means so as to promote electricity to the sheet mounting portion (8a) and the electrode (4) of the far-infrared radiation sheet (1). The battery-operated temperature controller (9) can be operated with the controller mounting part (8b) for mounting the camera at a predetermined location being separated and the controller mounting part (8b) wearing the clothing (7). Characterized in that it is provided with a structure provided at a suitable location. The said sheet mounting part (8a) and the controller mounting part (8b) are each configured so that the far-infrared radiation sheet (1) and the battery-operated temperature controller (9) are detachable. Clothing for mounting far-infrared radiation sheet.

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