JP2005095200A - Foot warmer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a foot warmer which generates a sweet smell of wood for a relaxing effect by using lumber for an outer casing. <P>SOLUTION: A casing 4 with an approximate rice box shape is formed by combining many planks 3 which are made of the same material in long pieces between an upper board 1 and a bottom board 2 which are made of natural wood having the sweet smell. An insertion hole 5 to insert both feet is disposed in the upper board 1. A nonwoven fabric which holds a sheet type heating element is stuck on an inner wall of the casing 4 and the nonwoven fabric which holds the sheet-type heating element is stuck on the bottom board 2. Furthermore, a stepping board is laid on the bottom of the casing 4 to prevent the sole of a foot to touch the heater directly. When the sheet-type heating element generates heat, the feet are warmed and the planks 3, the upper board 1 and the bottom board 2 are heated to generate the sweet smell of the wood so that a user can relax. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a foot warmer that warms a foot with a heating element in a housing.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a foot warmer that warms a foot with a heating element and promotes blood circulation of the foot for a cold person is known.

  Patent Document 1 discloses that a mat or the like is impregnated with an extract of Chinese herbal medicine, herbs, medicinal herbs, herbs, and the deodorizing component, disinfecting component, and aromatic component are vaporized by humidification.

JP 2000-51376 A

  However, a conventional foot warmer has a heating element placed inside a plastic housing and simply heats the foot by passing an electric current through the heating element. There is a problem that the effect is not so much or that the plastic odor makes you feel bad.

  Moreover, in patent document 1, you have to prepare extracts, such as an aromatic component, and if an extract runs out, a fragrance | flavor effect will lose | disappear.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, warm the foot, and generate a fragrance of wood by the exterior fragrant wood during use to give the user a sense of relaxation and refreshment. Is to provide a vessel.

  In order to achieve the above object, a foot warmer according to the present invention is characterized in that a heating element is provided inside a housing into which both feet can be inserted, and the exterior of the housing is formed of fragrant wood.

  The foot warmer according to the present invention not only promotes blood circulation, but also relaxes because the scent of wood that calms the feeling of fragrant wood diffuses, and can provide an aromatherapy effect.

  In addition, the use of wood for the exterior makes it not a nasty design of plastic or metal, but a woody and stylish design that does not give a sense of incongruity when placed in the corner of a room.

  Furthermore, even when the power of the heating element is turned off by using wood as the housing, the temperature gradually decreases and a good cool-down is achieved.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foot warmer in the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view. For example, a top plate 1 and a bottom plate 2 processed to a thickness of about 20 mm made of a fragrant natural wood such as a heel. Between the two, a plurality of plate materials 3 made of the same material and processed into a long piece of, for example, a thickness of about 10 mm are combined to form a substantially rice bowl-shaped casing 4. The upper plate 1 is provided with a hook-like insertion hole 5 for inserting both feet to the calf and making it difficult for heat to escape, and the upper plate 1 is inclined toward the user so that the feet can be easily put in. ing.

  Further, a heat insulating material 6 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 4, and a non-combustible non-woven fabric 8 sandwiching a planar heating element 7 made of a carbon black planar heating element with a power consumption of 160 W, for example, is affixed to the inside. Yes. Further, a heat insulating belt 9 made of, for example, cloth having a height of about 5 cm is attached to the lower inner wall of the housing 4 which may be touched particularly by the inside of the foot. Moreover, the nonflammable nonwoven fabric 11 which stuck the planar heating element 10 with power consumption 20W, for example on the upper surface of the baseplate 2 is affixed. On top of these, a heel-like tread board 12 is placed so that the sole does not directly contact the heating element 10.

  Two planar heating elements 7 and 10 are heaters that emit far-infrared rays, and a controller 13 that can set temperature, energization time, and on / off of power to a connector 13 provided on the lower side of the casing 4 is provided. A power supply line 15 is connected.

  The user connects the plug at the end of the power supply line 15 to an outlet (not shown), turns on the switch, and heats the planar heating elements 7 and 10. At this time, the preferred heating temperature and the energization time can be set as a timer in the range of, for example, 30 to 60 ° C. via the controller 14 and a temperature sensor not shown.

  In addition, since the controller 14 is provided in the middle of the power supply line 15, it is not necessary to stand up or bend down each time the setting of the heating temperature or the heating time is changed during use.

  The user sits down on a chair and puts both feet in the case 4 and the feet are warmed. Furthermore, the board 3, the top board 1 and the bottom board 2 are heated, and a unique fragrance stands in the room. Feels like you are bathing in the forest and you can relax. Even if wood such as firewood is not heated, aroma is generated. However, when heated, firewood oil, which is a source of fragrance, is more likely to volatilize and scent more strongly.

  Moreover, in this Example 1, by using the natural wood of the cocoon for the plate material 3, the top plate 1, and the bottom plate 2, the deodorizing and sterilizing action of the cocoon oil, for example, while wearing socks, The odor component of socks is neutralized and the odor is reduced.

  If the heat insulation performance of the heat insulating material 6 is excessively increased, it is difficult to transfer heat to the surrounding plate material 3 and the bottom plate 2 and the fragrance may be reduced. The heat insulating material 6 appropriately transfers heat to the outside. In some cases, the heat insulating material 6 may be omitted, and a gap may be provided between the heating elements 7 and 10, the plate material 3, and the bottom plate 2.

  Moreover, since the board | plate material 3, the bottom board 2, and the upper board 1 consist of woods, such as a firewood, even if it reduces perfume performance by using for a long period of time, the dirt adhering to the surface with a dry cloth etc. is wiped off and polished. The fragrance is revived.

  In this embodiment, natural wood of firewood was used for the plate material 3, the bottom plate 2, and the upper plate 1, but also using a straw with a high fragrance effect, or using a correction material, plywood or other wood. Also good.

  Further, since the plate material 3 has the largest surface area among the plate material 3, the bottom plate 2, and the upper plate 1, it is effective to use fragrant wood only for the plate material 3.

  In the present embodiment, a planar heating element is used as a heat source, but other types of heaters can be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the usage method of sitting on a chair has been described. However, the user can also use the computer while lying down on the housing 4 and sleeping. In this case, since the shape of the housing 4 is a rice bowl shape, the housing 4 does not roll and can be used in a stable state.

It is a perspective view of the foot warmer in Example 1. FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Top plate 2 Bottom plate 3 Plate material 4 Case 5 Insertion hole 6 Heat insulating material 7, 9 Planar heating element 8, 11 Non-woven fabric 10 Heat insulating belt 12 Tread plate 13 Connector 14 Controller 15 Power supply line

Claims (3)

  A foot warmer characterized in that a heating element is provided inside a housing into which both feet can be inserted, and the exterior of the housing is formed of fragrant wood.   The foot warmer according to claim 1, wherein the heating element is a carbon black planar heating element.   The foot warmer according to claim 1, wherein the fragrant wood is cocoon or Sawara.