JP2006068028A - Foot sterilizer with foot warm bath - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a foot warm bath not using water and to provide a safe and easy-to-handle foot sterilizer and a foot massager. <P>SOLUTION: A base plate 2 for mounting both feet thereon is provided inside a main body 1, a cover 9 for covering a part from the toe to the instep is provided above the base plate 2, and an air chamber 4 is provided under the base plate 2. An ultraviolet ray irradiation port 3 is provided on a part or the entire surface of the base plate 2, and an ultraviolet ray lamp 5 is provided inside the air chamber 4 so as to irradiate the feet with ultraviolet rays through the ultraviolet ray irradiation port 3. Further, a far infrared ray heater 6 for irradiating the entire feet with far infrared rays and a blower 8 for sending air to the feet are provided inside the main body 1. A foot sensor 7 for detecting insertion of each of left and right feet is provided, the right foot and the left foot are partitioned to the right and left sides by a partition plate 12 and the ultraviolet ray lamps 5 corresponding to the feet respectively are provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a foot sterilizer with foot warm bath for home use.

  As a conventional foot sterilization apparatus, there is an ultraviolet treatment device shown in Patent Document 1. In this case, the upper case that puts the foot in the shape of a slipper that puts both feet together, ultraviolet rays are placed on each toe part and the center of both legs to irradiate the affected part with ultraviolet light, and the wind generated by the fans It has an action to dry the affected area by spraying from the ultraviolet irradiation port, and the foot is provided with a sensor so that it can be confirmed whether each foot is inserted so that it can be used only with both feet and one foot on each side. is there.

  Moreover, as shown in Patent Document 2, an aqueous solution of a therapeutic agent for immersing the affected area is placed in a transparent container, and an ultraviolet lamp and an infrared lamp are respectively disposed at the lower part of the container. Some increase the surface temperature, enhance the sterilization effect by chemicals, and promote the sterilization by directly irradiating the affected skin surface with ultraviolet rays.

  Also, as shown in Patent Document 3, a foot doorway is provided on the upper surface of the heat insulating container, an infrared heater is disposed on the inner bottom, a footrest is disposed on the upper portion of the heater, and the internal temperature is set to around 70 ° C. By doing so, there are those that perform warming treatment with air and infrared rays on the foot.

  Furthermore, as shown in Patent Document 4, a bathtub for storing water and a plurality of tanks for storing water, a pump for circulating water, and a valve for switching between tanks containing water are provided. Control the temperature of the water to make warm water and cold water, add warm water in the bathtub to warm the legs, then drain the warm water and then cool water to repeat the action to improve the circulation of the legs There is also something like that.

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Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-70335 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-85256 JP 2002-191520 A

  The ultraviolet treatment device shown in Patent Document 1 is installed at the center of both feet so that the ultraviolet rays do not leak to the surroundings, so that the upper part of the toes of both feet placed on the upper case covers the upper part of the foot. The UV lamp has a structure that irradiates the sole of the foot without UV light. However, since it does not cover the legs structurally, it does not have a structure that completely blocks the leakage of ultraviolet rays. For this reason, there is no problem when the user is standing or sitting on a chair, but if you use it while crouching or peeping into it, there is a possibility that ultraviolet rays may enter your eyes. It is necessary to use such a combination.

  Similarly, Patent Document 2 has a problem of affecting the surroundings of ultraviolet rays. Treatment with an aqueous solution of a therapeutic agent and a combination of an ultraviolet lamp and an infrared lamp can be expected to have a very great effect, but there is an inconvenience in maintaining the aqueous solution that is the therapeutic agent, and the device after use Caring for is also difficult.

  Moreover, since patent document 3 uses only an infrared heater, the strong bactericidal effect which an ultraviolet lamp has cannot be expected.

  Furthermore, Patent Document 4 uses both cold water and hot water to warm and cool the feet, and there is annoyance such as transportation of water, drainage of water after use, and care of equipment after use.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. In claim 1, a base plate for placing both feet in the main body is provided, and a cover for covering the upper part from the tip of the foot is provided on the upper part of the base plate. Is provided with a sealed air chamber, an ultraviolet irradiation port is provided on a part or the entire surface of the base plate, an ultraviolet lamp is provided in the air chamber so that ultraviolet rays can be irradiated to the foot through the ultraviolet irradiation port, and the foot is provided in the body. A far-infrared heater and a blower for blowing air to the feet are provided so that the whole can be irradiated with far-infrared rays.

  Further, in claim 2, the heat shock massage is applied to the foot by repeating the cycle of warming the foot with the far-infrared heater, then stopping energization of the far-infrared heater, and then cooling the foot warmed with the blower. It is something to give.

  Further, in claim 3, a foot sensor for detecting that the left and right feet are inserted is provided, the left foot and the right foot are divided into left and right by a partition plate, and an ultraviolet lamp corresponding to each one foot is provided. .

  According to claim 1 of the present invention, since it is a foot bath that does not use water, it is not necessary to put water in a bathtub or drain water after use, so handling is very easy.

  In addition, the far infrared ray of the far infrared heater warms the human body through the skin of the foot, the heat is transmitted to the whole body by the blood flow, blood circulation is improved, and it can serve to help recover from fatigue and maintain health.

  Moreover, various germs adhering to the skin of the foot are sterilized by the action of ultraviolet rays emitted from the ultraviolet lamp as a foot sterilizing device, and a clean foot can be maintained.

  In addition, the function of the blower eliminates the stuffiness of the feet and can also be expected to enhance the sterilization function. The far-infrared heater works to accelerate the drying of the affected area even when the humidity is high or the feet are stuffy. I can do it.

  In addition, since UV rays do not leak from the body where the feet are placed, there is no need for protective glasses and handling is easy and secure.

  Further, according to the second aspect, the temperature difference can be given to the foot without using water as in the above case, so that handling is very easy.

  Furthermore, according to claim 3, it can be used with one foot as well as both feet, and since only the ultraviolet lamp on the foot side is turned on, ultraviolet rays do not leak to the outside from the side without the foot, so it is safe. Can be secured.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body, and 2 a base plate for placing a foot, which is provided in the main body 1. Reference numeral 4 denotes an air chamber that supports the base plate 2, and is provided in a space between the outer lower portion of the base plate 2 and the bottom surface of the main body 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes a mesh-structured ultraviolet irradiation port, which is provided so as to open to the air chamber 4 in a part or all of the part on which both feet of the base plate 2 are placed.

  An ultraviolet lamp 5 is provided on the air chamber 4 side below the ultraviolet irradiation port 3. This ultraviolet lamp 5 employs a high-voltage discharge tube of a quartz tube, and is provided so that one or a plurality of each can be lit on the left and right toe area and the heel part independently, and the ultraviolet irradiation port 3 of the base plate 2 is provided. Through the right and left soles can be irradiated with UV light. However, in the embodiment, a quartz tube is used for the ultraviolet lamp, but it is also possible to use an ultraviolet LED.

  A far-infrared heater 6 adopts a surface heater and, like the ultraviolet lamp 5, on the lower surface side of the cover 9 and the bottom surface of the main body 1 so as to irradiate the entire back surface of the foot and the entire back of the foot directly. It is installed in two places. The far-infrared heater 6 may employ not only a surface heater but also a tube heater or the like.

  Reference numeral 8 denotes a blower which is provided in the air chamber 4 and has an inlet opening outside the main body 1 and an outlet opening inside the air chamber 4. Then, the air from the blower 8 comes out of the ultraviolet irradiation port 3 of the base plate 2 and hits the foot, and works to eliminate the stuffiness of the foot or to cool the warmed foot. To eliminate foot stuffiness, the effect can be enhanced by blowing air while heating with the far-infrared heater 6, but in order to further increase its quickness, a nichrome wire heater that warms the heater quickly, etc. Can be installed at the outlet of the blower 8 to blow the air from the blower 8 into warm air.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a foot sensor, which is installed at two positions on the back side of the right foot portion and the left foot portion of the base plate 2. The foot sensor 7 is a normal ON / OFF switch. When the foot is placed on the foot sensor 7, the foot sensor 7 is turned on or off to judge the presence or absence of the foot, or a foot such as an optical sensor is placed on the sensor. By blocking the light, it is possible to determine whether the foot is on the base plate 2 or not. When it is determined that the foot is not placed on the base plate 2, the ultraviolet lamp 5 on which the foot is not placed is not lit.

  A cover 9 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 1 so that the foot can be covered after the foot is put into the main body 1. Further, as described above, the far-infrared heater 6 for irradiating far-infrared rays to the instep portion is installed on the lower surface side. Reference numeral 10 denotes a foot cover, which is formed of a soft material such as sponge or urethane foam, and is installed at a portion where the cover 9 and the ankle of the main body 1 are in contact with each other. It is devised not to make a gap between them. Further, the cover 9 is provided with a sensor (not shown) for detecting the open / closed state, and the UV lamp 5 is not lit for safety when the cover 9 is opened. It is also important to notify by means of notifying that 9 is open, for example, sound or display.

  Reference numeral 11 denotes a thermistor, which is installed in the vicinity thereof in order to keep the surface temperature of the far infrared heater 6 constant. However, there is a risk of burns or the like when the foot directly hits the far infrared heater 6, so it is necessary to consider that a guard (not shown) is installed so that the foot does not touch the far infrared heater 6.

  A partition plate 12 is installed between the left and right feet to completely separate the right foot and the left foot. For this reason, even when only one foot is used, the ultraviolet light of the ultraviolet lamp 5 is not leaked to the outside from the foot side that is not put in while the ultraviolet lamp 5 on the use side is lit. Further, in the embodiment, a room for putting both feet is made, and a partition plate 12 is installed later and divided for left and right ones. However, two separate rooms for one foot may be made and used for both feet.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a control circuit for managing signals from the foot sensor 7 and the thermistor 11 and operating time, and for controlling the energization of the ultraviolet lamp 5 and the far infrared heater 6 and the operation of the blower 8.

  The case of treating foot athlete's foot using the foot sterilizer with foot warm bath of the present invention having the above configuration will be described.

  When treating one foot, the foot cover 10 is opened and the foot is placed on either the left or right side of the main body 1 and placed on the base plate 2. When treating both feet, put both feet in the body 1. Here, when one leg is treated, one leg is put into the main body 1, the cover 9 is closed, and a start switch is input. After the start, the foot sensor 7 on the side where the foot is placed senses that there is a foot and the blower 8 is driven. At the same time, the ultraviolet lamp 5 on the side where the foot is placed is lit and the far infrared heater 6 is energized. The When both feet are put in, both foot sensors 7 sense that there is a foot, and all the ultraviolet lamps 5 are turned on. When the energization is started and the treatment is performed for a predetermined time in this way, the driving of the blower 8 is stopped. At the same time, the energization to the ultraviolet lamp 5 and the far infrared heater 6 is terminated, and a buzzer (not shown) is turned on. Sound to inform you that treatment is complete. If you want to continue treatment, turn on the start switch (not shown) again with your feet still on.

  When used as a foot bath, the far infrared heater 6 is energized, and the foot infrared bath is carried out with the temperature of the far infrared heater 6 kept constant based on the temperature detected by the thermistor 11. After a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the foot bath, the foot warm bath is terminated with a buzzer or the like. It is sufficient to energize the far-infrared heater 6 at the time of the foot warm bath, but it is possible to sterilize the feet and sterilize the main body 1 by turning on the ultraviolet lamp 5 for a short time at the start or end of use or in the middle. It can be used hygienically for a long time and can be used comfortably even when used by multiple people.

  Further, when used as a heat shock massage machine, the far-infrared heater 6 is first energized in the same manner as the foot bath, and after reaching a predetermined temperature, the predetermined temperature is maintained for a predetermined time, and then to the far-infrared heater 6 Stop energizing. Next, the blower 8 is operated to cool the warmed feet. The energization of the far infrared heater 6 and the operation of the blower 8 are repeated for a predetermined time to complete the massage, and finally the buzzer or the like informs the end as in the above.

  The operation mode at the end can be ended by warming the foot according to preference, or can be ended after cooling.

  According to the said invention, since it is a foot bath which does not use water, since it is not necessary to put water in a bathtub or to drain water after use, handling is very easy.

  Moreover, the human body is heated through the skin of the foot by the action of the far infrared ray of the far infrared heater 6, heat is transmitted to the whole body by the blood flow, blood circulation is improved, and it can serve to help recover from fatigue and maintain health.

  Moreover, various germs adhering to the skin of the foot are sterilized by the action of ultraviolet rays emitted from the ultraviolet lamp 5 as a foot sterilizing device, and a clean foot can be maintained.

  In addition, the function of the blower 8 can eliminate the stuffiness of the foot, and the effect of enhancing the sterilizing function can be expected. The function of the far infrared heater 6 can dry the affected part of the foot even when the humidity is high or the foot stuffiness is severe. Can be promoted.

  Moreover, since ultraviolet rays do not leak from the body 1 into which the foot is inserted, there is no need for protective glasses, and handling is easy and secure.

  Also, when used as a heat shock massager, it is very easy to handle because it can give the feet a temperature difference without using water.

  Furthermore, both legs can be used on each leg as well, and only the UV lamp 5 on the inserted foot side is lit, so that UV rays do not leak to the outside from those who are not putting their feet on, so safety can be ensured. .

It is a block diagram of the side cross section of the foot sterilizer with a foot warmer which shows the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram of a cross section of a foot sterilizer with a foot warmer showing an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

2 Base plate 3 Ultraviolet irradiation port 4 Air chamber 5 Ultraviolet lamp 6 Far infrared heater 7 Foot sensor 8 Blower 11 Thermistor

Claims (3)

  A base plate (2) for placing both feet in the main body (1) is provided, a cover (9) is provided on the upper portion of the base plate (2) to cover the upper part of the foot, and an air chamber ( 4), an ultraviolet irradiation port (3) is provided on a part or the entire surface of the base plate (2), and an ultraviolet lamp (in the air chamber (4) so that ultraviolet rays can be irradiated to the foot through the ultraviolet irradiation port (3). 5), and further, a far infrared heater (6) and a blower (8) for blowing air to the foot are provided in the main body (1) so that far infrared rays can be irradiated to the entire foot. Foot sterilizer with foot bath.   Heat shock massage by heating the feet with the far-infrared heater (6), then stopping the energization of the far-infrared heater (6) and then cooling the feet warmed with the blower (8) The foot sterilizer with a foot warmer according to claim 1, which is given to the foot. A foot sensor (7) for detecting that the left and right feet are inserted is provided, the left and right feet are divided into left and right by a partition plate (12), and an ultraviolet lamp (5) corresponding to each one foot is provided. The foot sterilizer with a foot warmer according to claim 1 or 2.

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