JP2006034746A - Rock bath floor or rock bath block and bathtub including the same, or bathtub for foot bathing, capsule, unit bath or unit house - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve problems in a conventional rock bath floor wherein a system of circulating hot water boiled in a boiler was employed, under the floor as a heat source, but there are various problems such as the noise of a boiler, exhaust gas and malodor in addition to a limited installation place and difficulty in recovery into an original state and floor temperature management. <P>SOLUTION: A planar heating body is utilized as the heat source for the rock bath floor. Further, the rock bath floor is formed into plate blocks so as to be easily built in a unit bath, a unit house, or the like, and the rock bath is enjoyed in a more familiar manner. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a bedrock bed using a planar heating element and a method for using the bed.
In other words, the present invention facilitates the construction and management of a rock bath facility by utilizing a planar heating element as a heat source for a rock bath floor so that anyone can easily enjoy a rock bath anywhere in the country. The purpose is to make it possible to participate in the rock bath business with peace of mind.

  Here, the bedrock bath has its roots in the natural thing using the geothermal heat of Tamagawa hot spring in Akita Prefecture, but the bedrock bath according to the present invention is artificial and has far infrared rays such as tourmaline and negative ion effect. This is a beauty / health method that warms a floor composed of ore (hereinafter called “bedrock bath floor”) and lies on the warm floor to sweat. It is an epoch-making system that can provide various beauty and health improvement effects just by lying on the bedrock bed, as well as a healing effect to refresh the tired body and mind.

The principle is outlined. Tourmaline ore (Japan name "Tourmaline") is a weak current of 0.06 mA in the ore itself flow, touching the water "H ^+" and "OH ^-" to electrolysis, the hydroxide ion "OH ^-" And “H ₂ O” combine with each other to generate a negative ion called a hydroxyl ion “H ₃ O ₂ ⁻ ”. Negative ions affect cell membrane potential, promote mass exchange, activate metabolism, and remove excess active oxygen. As a result, it stabilizes the autonomic nerve, suppresses the action of the sympathetic nerve, improves various health, such as analgesia, pleasant sleep, increased appetite, blood pressure drop, blood purification, fatigue prevention, cell activity, resistance enhancement, prevention of lifestyle-related diseases effective. Tourmaline ore has the feature of emitting far-infrared rays of 4 to 14 microns as thermal energy, and has the effect of hyperthermia treatment and blood circulation.

The bedrock bath makes use of such properties of tourmaline, however, the amount of negative ions generated cannot be expected to be so high by simply placing tourmaline at room temperature. However, by adding heat, humidity, friction, and pressure to it, it has the property that the amount of negative ions generated increases dramatically. In addition, a weak current of 0.06 milliamperes flows in tourmaline, and if the amount is the same, a higher voltage can be obtained by crushing and increasing the number of electrodes than using a single unit. Also have.

Therefore, in the bedrock bath, as a device for maximizing the effects of tourmaline, first, the tourmaline ore in powder form is mixed with mortar to form a bedrock bed and increase the voltage. In addition, the floor surface temperature is warmed to around 42 degrees. Moreover, water (hot water) is sprinkled on the floor to increase the humidity. Moreover, friction is given to tourmaline by people sleeping or walking on the floor. Sleeping on the floor adds pressure to the tourmaline for a person's weight. As described above, the bedrock bath is an epoch-making health method that maximizes the negative ion generation effect inherent in tourmaline.

In addition, although the rock bath which utilized tourmaline was demonstrated here as a typical example of an ore, if it is an ore with a negative ion and a far-infrared effect other than a tourmaline ore, it can be used for a bedrock bath as a substitute of a tourmaline.

As mentioned above, bedrock bathing is an epoch-making beauty / health method, and with the recent healing boom and increasing beauty / health orientation, construction of bedrock bathing facilities utilizing various ores has recently been carried out. ing. However, in the conventional construction method, that is, as a heat source (heating element) for a bedrock bath floor, warm water type floor heating, that is, a construction method in which warm water heated by a boiler is circulated (see, for example, Patent Document 1) is as follows. There are drawbacks.

A case where a bedrock bath facility is installed as a tenant in one room of the building will be described as an example. In order to install hot water type floor heating, a pipe that passes hot water on the floor of the room is zigzag, the pipe is embedded with mortar, and further, an ore plate is embedded and hardened with mortar. It may be difficult to install on the upper floor of the building. In addition, even if it can be installed, the floor is raised about 20 cm from the floor of the building body, and the ceiling is lowered accordingly. Users are forced to use it while feeling cramped on the lowered ceiling, and the healing effect, which is a popular phrase, will be halved.

In addition, in the case of the hot water type, a boiler for warming water (antifreeze) is required, but it is difficult to secure a safe installation place, various regulations such as the Fire Service Act, etc., and the air becomes dirty with exhaust gas There are also management problems such as smelling, noisy sound, and troublesome supplementation of kerosene.

Another disadvantage in management and operation is the difficulty in setting the temperature of the section where the bedrock bed is divided so that each person lies down (hereinafter referred to as “bed bed” or simply “bed”). Regarding the temperature of the bedrock bed, there are people who prefer high temperature and others who prefer low temperature. However, in the conventional method, warm water is circulated almost entirely under the bedrock bed, so the temperature of the entire bed can be raised or lowered, but it is difficult to set the temperature according to individual preference for each bed. It is. In addition, since there is a considerable temperature difference between hot water at the supply end and the discharge end from the boiler, there are many variations in temperature between beds. Moreover, when a part of piping is damaged and needs repair, repair is very difficult.

In addition, problems remain when the company goes out of business and removes the bedrock bed. The original restoration is very difficult. In other words, it is necessary to peel off the mortar piled up on the floor so as not to damage the floor of the building body, but it is very difficult to peel off the mortar hardened like stone, and if the main body is damaged, it owns the building In addition to having to compensate the person, it takes labor and cost that is not inferior to that at the time of installation.

The above explanation was made with the relatively large-scale construction of setting up a rock bath facility as a tenant of the building, but there was also a big problem when installing a rock bath in a general household. In other words, until now, bedrock baths have hardly spread to ordinary households. This is because it is necessary to start from the floor heating work even when installing a bedrock bath by extension and renovation, so there is no installation place, the construction becomes large, and there are problems as described above due to boiler installation This is because it was not easy to set up a bedrock facility in a general household.
Patent Publication 2004-130047

As mentioned above, the disadvantages of the conventional method have been described. However, in order to easily install a rock bath facility for business use or general household use, at least first, a boiler is not required as a heat source for the bedrock bath floor, and temperature control is maintained. It is necessary to change to a heating element that is easy to manage.

Next, it is necessary to devise in order to simplify construction, repair after the start of use, and ease of restoration of the original state when it is closed.
Furthermore, a device to further improve the effect of the bedrock bath, especially a monotone ore color or cement color alone is too plain and lacks interest, so a device for enhancing the healing effect and healing effect is also necessary.

Furthermore, as a soft issue, it is necessary to build a business model that can participate in the rock bath business with peace of mind in order to disseminate the low-recognition rock bath nationwide.

The present invention first focused on a planar heating element used for floor heating as a heating element that does not require the use of a boiler and that is easy to maintain and manage temperature. The glass cloth was impregnated with carbon and Teflon (registered trademark) because it had sufficient power to warm the ore, there were few failures, and it was thin and easy to process to the required size. When a planar heating sheet manufactured by Frexel was used as a heat source for a bedrock bed, good results were obtained (claim 1). Of course, products from other companies may be used as long as they are comparable. As a result, compared to conventional boilers, there is no noise, no odor, safety and more environmental friendliness. In addition, the temperature of each bed can be set according to preference with the controller, making temperature management very easy.

Based on this result, as a contrivance to simplify construction, repair after the start of use, and ease of restoration of the original state at the time of discontinuation, instead of kneading cement at the site to make a bedrock bed, The inventors have come up with a method of making a bed for bedrock bathing by arranging blocks in which the heating elements are integrated in the field (claims 2 and 3). Construction is fast, and if it breaks down after the start of use, it is sufficient to replace or repair only that block, and since the mortar is not attached to the floor, the original state can be restored more easily than conventional methods.

Next, to improve the far-infrared and negative ion effects of the bedrock bath, ceramics that efficiently emit far-infrared and negative ions are embedded in the surface of the bedrock bed to further improve the healing and healing effects. Therefore, if the budget permits, emerald or other gemstones are embedded in the surface portion of the rock (Claim 4), or a light emitting structure utilizing LEDs or optical fibers emitting various colors is incorporated (Claim 5).

By using LEDs and optical fibers for bedrock baths, you can create a mysterious atmosphere by dimming the room and emitting beautiful rays from your feet, and users can reach a place of deep meditation away from the world. As a result, the spirit is fully healed.

In addition, by embedding gemstones on the surface of the bedrock, the unique energy and healing power of gemstones can be utilized. For example, it is said that if a crystal is placed in a nerve pot, the light reflected from the gemstone is absorbed by the body and becomes healing energy, making the person healthy. Emerald is effective for mental stability, eye fatigue, spinal cord correction, sapphire is bright and energetic, and rose quartz is said to prevent wrinkles and rejuvenate. By embedding these gemstones in the bedrock bed and warming them up, the energy of the gemstones can be absorbed throughout the body. Users will be healed in a gorgeous atmosphere, and their spiritual satisfaction will create further beauty and health improvement effects.

As described above, according to the present invention, installation and management of a rock bath facility are facilitated in hardware and various effects and images are improved. As a result, it is expected that the number of applicants for the bedrock bath business will increase, but the following method is proposed as a business development method (business model).

As mentioned above, bedrock baths have various health improvement effects, and it is possible to put them on the front and create a large facility to expand on a large scale. There are laws and regulations, and large-scale deployment is too risky in the low growth period. The current way of doing business is to reduce the risk, so it is preferable to narrow down the target to a certain extent and gradually expand the business according to business results while suppressing initial investment.

Since the bedrock bath only has sweat, it has a remarkable skin and dieting effect, so it is focused on women who are strongly beauty- and diet-oriented, and is developed as a small-scale healing salon with a naming such as “Biwasan Esthetic”. In order to reduce initial investment, we will actively utilize unit houses with bedrock beds. It is easy to install, remove, and relocate, enabling flexible business development. For example, let the unit house be placed in one corner of a parking lot such as a supermarket or power center where women can easily gather. Place planters and wood decks with trees and flowers around them, wipe out the color of the unit, make it look like it will heal, and make you feel like you want to stop by after shopping. If the budget permits, it will be like a log house, and a cafe corner will be set up inside.

Not only can the initial investment be reduced, but the running cost is not the rent, it is equivalent to the rent, and the surrounding area is a parking lot, so there is no need to secure a parking lot. Placing a solar power panel on the unit house will not cost you electricity, and you will have minimal maintenance costs. If business results grow, you can expand the unit house or increase the number.

One of the merits of the bedrock bath business is that it does not require much manpower. Conventionally, temperature control is difficult, and one person must always be attached at all times. However, by using the sheet heating element according to the present invention, it becomes unnecessary and can be operated by a very small number of people. became. Therefore, if there is a membership system, an unmanned reception system, surveillance camera, ticket vending machine, etc. will be installed, and information will be sent to the operator's computer via communication means such as the Internet, and a system that can be managed and operated remotely will be introduced Store development is also possible.

Furthermore, each store is equipped with measuring instruments such as a weight scale, body fat scale, and skin diagnostic machine (with scope) so that it can be measured each time a bath is taken and the data can be sent from the store-installed computer to the operator computer. The experts will check regularly and send appropriate advice to the person by mobile mail. If desired, a service for creating a diet or skin beautification program according to the individual may be added. Beauty / diet is a problem related to privacy, and if it is an unmanned store, it is easy to use it easily, so there is a high possibility that usage frequency will increase.

According to the business model as described above, even one person can start a business with small capital, and can gradually expand the business according to the business results.

As described in the section of the means for solving the problems, the present invention can construct a rock bath facility more easily and easily than the conventional method by utilizing a planar heating element as a heat source for the bed for a rock bath. Can now. Healing and healing effects have also been improved. In addition, the above business model has made it possible to participate in business safely with small capital.

In addition, since the bedrock bed is integrated with the planar heating element, it can be easily incorporated into various things, and various innovative things can be made (claim 6). For example, if it is installed in the bottom of a bathtub such as a hot spring bath, the bathtub itself generates heat. Therefore, once hot water is added, a bathtub that does not cool is formed (FIG. 3). Because no boiler is required, there is no worry of flying, and it is safe and does not pollute the environment. Since heat is generated from the bottom of the bathtub, the bottom is no longer cold when entering inside even if the upper is hot like a conventional bathtub. Since the bed for the bedrock bath is built in the bathtub, it can be used as a bedrock bath without adding hot water. If you have a slender shape with a shallow bottom and lie down, you can enjoy both bathing and bedrock bathing at home.

Furthermore, it is possible to easily make a bathtub for foot bathing by installing a seating board around the bathtub with almost the same specifications. Although the foot bath is a little boom, according to the present invention, a large foot bath tub can be made relatively easy. Of course, you can put hot water, but you can use it as a bedrock bath for footbath without hot water. The running cost is not so high, so if you install it in a shopping district and open it free of charge, it will become the centerpiece of attracting customers and contribute to the activation of the shopping district.

Furthermore, if you make a unit capsule that people can put inside with a highly corrosion-resistant resin and incorporate a bed for bedrock in it, you can bathe in any place. This unit capsule will be useful not only in ordinary homes, but also in medical institutions and beauty salons where there is no space to install bedrock facilities until renovation.

Similarly, by incorporating bedrock bathing floors into unit baths and unit houses (Fig. 4), it will be possible to meet the diverse needs of people who want to enjoy bedrock bathing, which will help improve the beauty and health of many people. It also contributes to the reduction of medical expenses and the tight health and welfare finance.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

Embodiment of a Bedrock Bed According to Claim 1 (FIG. 1) First, a moisture-proof film 1 is placed on a smoothed slag, and a high-density urethane board 2 or rock wool felt as a heat insulating material is placed thereon. On top of that, a partition plate 3 that divides the bed and the passage portion is installed. The partition plate is preferably a high-density urethane board having a high resistance to humidity and a high thermal insulation effect, or a slab board.

After partitioning, spread the sheet heating element 4 (flexel sheet) cut to fit within each frame. The lead wires coming out of each sheet heating element are gathered and flowed in the direction of the wall and connected. When the sheet heating element has been laid, the moisture-proof film 1 is further laid thereon, and the waterproof sheet 5 is further laid thereon. Next, wire mesh 6 is laid and grounded.

The mortar mixed with tourmaline powder (325 mesh) of 5/100 weight ratio of mortar with silica sand is used as mortar 7 and finished with mortar mixed with tourmaline powder at 1/10 weight ratio. As shown in FIG.

In order to increase the effect of far-infrared rays and negative ions when placing finished mortar, tourmaline plates, cobblestones with rounded corners (1-2 cm in diameter), ceramics that generate far-infrared rays (Germany Ion pottery from Nanboku Nakui ware) Etc.) Further, according to preference, jewels are embedded in the surface of the mortar, washed out, or sharpened (Claim 4).

Further, according to the preference, a light emitting structure using LEDs or optical fibers (for example, “Yamau Co., Ltd.” “Pikakon flat plate”, “Kirat”, etc.) is installed in the dead space of the floor.
Thus, the bedrock bed according to claim 1 is completed.

Embodiments of a rock bath block according to claims 2 and 3 (FIG. 2)
This is a structure that combines a flat plate of mortar and ore and a panel of the heat generating part.

The mortar and ore flat plate is made of a proportion ratio, 5 to 10 weight ratio of tourmaline powder (325 mesh) of mortar containing quartz sand and 1/10 weight ratio of tourmaline stone (diameter 1 to 2 cm in diameter) Mortar mixed with corners) is packed in a mold (60 x 60 x 6 cm, 30 x 30 x 6 cm, etc.), released, washed out, or sharpened (Claim 2), and similarly If the surface is made of ceramic or gemstone, or if the ore lump is large and a single plate can be obtained, various variations such as a flat plate made of ore (claim 3) can be made.

Next is the specifications of the panel of the heat generating part. The sheet heating element 4 and the moisture-proof film 1 are wrapped in a case 9 made of FRP with strong corrosion resistance, and on the lower surface, high-density urethane with high heat insulation properties. Bond board 2 with elastic adhesive. This completes the heat generation panel.
This is bonded to the lower surface of the mortar / ore plate 10 with an elastic adhesive. This completes the bedrock block.

After that, just place the blocks in a frame partitioned by a partition plate so that the bedrock block fits properly. The partition plate may be a hard urethane board or a fence board when heat insulation is required, and a brick may be used when it is not necessary. Give consideration to the design, such as applying makeup joints in the gaps. Others are the same as in the embodiment of claim 1.

Embodiment of the bedrock bed incorporated in various things according to claim 6 If the bedrock block is incorporated in the bottom plate of a bathtub such as a bath and sealed so that hot water does not leak from the joint, the bathtub and footbath (Fig. 3).

  For capsules, unit baths, and unit houses that people can put in, the above-mentioned bedrock blocks formed into the size of each space where the bedrock bed is to be installed should be fitted (FIG. 4).

Sectional drawing of the bedrock bed which shows embodiment of this invention (Claim 1) Sectional drawing of the block for bedrock bath which shows embodiment of this invention (Claim 2, 3) Cross section of the bedrock bed built into the bathtub Top view of the bedrock bed built in the unit bath

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1 Moisture-proof film,
2 High density urethane board 3 Partition plate 4 Planar heating element 5 Waterproof sheet 6 Wire mesh 7 Pressing mortar 8 Finishing mortar
9 FRP case
10 Mortar / Ore Slab

Claims (6)

A bed for a bedrock bath, which is used for a bedrock bath heated by a heating element installed under the floor, wherein the heating element is a planar heating element A rock bath block characterized in that a sheet heating element is bonded to the lower surface of a flat plate formed of mortar mixed with ore particles emitting far-infrared rays. A bedrock block characterized in that a planar heating element is bonded to the lower surface of an ore plate emitting far-infrared rays. A bed for a bedrock bath that is used for a bedrock bath that is heated by a heating element installed under the floor, wherein either ceramic or gemstone or both are embedded in a part of the surface of the bed. A bed for a bedrock bath that is used for a bedrock bath that is heated by a heating element installed under the floor and that uses a light-emitting structure using an LED or an optical fiber as a part of the floor. 6. A bedrock bed or bedrock block according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is incorporated in a bathtub, or a footbath tub, or a unit capsule or a unit bath or a part of a unit house.

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