JP2006110295A - Ceramic ball finger pressure bath - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ceramic ball finger pressure bath for obtaining a finger pressure effect like warm-water massage by including a bath box at a center, a fall box in an upper part, and a storage box in a lower part, so as to allow ceramic balls to fall down, having a sand bath effect as in a conventional manner, and obtaining the finger pressure effect and the sand bath effect in a whole body (other than a head part) by arranging not only a chair but a bed. <P>SOLUTION: The ceramic ball finger pressure bath comprises the bath box having a discharge damper part for discharging the ceramic balls, where a user moves in and out; the fall box which is arranged in the upper part of the bath box, having a fall damper part for storing a fixed amount of ceramic balls and allowing a required amount of ceramic balls to fall down; the storage box for temporarily storing the ceramic balls falling onto the bath box; and a lifting device for supplying the ceramic balls in the storage box to the fall box. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ceramic ball shiatsu bath in which a bather can obtain a bathing effect similar to that of a sand bath, and can obtain an effect equal to or higher than that of hot water by dropping a ceramic ball.

Conventional technologies include a bathtub in which ceramic particles are introduced, a ceramic particle receiving tank provided through a floor plate mechanism through which ceramic particles can pass at the bottom of the bathtub, and a ceramic particle in the ceramic particle receiving tank. There is a ceramic bath provided with a ceramic particle circulation mechanism that returns to the bathtub and a hot water shower mechanism that heats the ceramic particles in the bathtub with warm water. (See Patent Document 1)
JP 2001-353201 A

As an example of the above prior art, a ceramic particle receiving tank is provided at the bottom of a bathtub via an openable / closable insulator plate. The ceramic particles in the ceramic particle receiving tank are sucked by the ceramic particle circulating device through the ceramic particle conveying pipe, and the sucked ceramic particles are returned to the bathtub through the reflux water pipe. The ceramic grains in the bathtub are heated with warm water.
In addition, as an effect, the bather can take a bath while the body is covered with heated ceramic grains, so that the heated ceramic grains function in the same way as sand in a sand bath and a hot water shower. The hot water from the mechanism provides a hot bath function similar to that of a hot spring, and sweat is washed away by the hot water, providing a comfortable bathing environment. For this reason, it states that the bathing effect equivalent to or better than the sand bath can be obtained.

  However, with the above structure, it is possible to obtain a warm bath effect in a sand bath, but since the ceramic ball does not fall from the top as in the present invention, the acupressure effect that is performed by directly hitting the ceramic ball on the shoulder, waist, etc. I can't find it.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has a structure in which a bathtub box is provided at the center, a drop box is provided at the top, and a storage box is provided at the bottom. And a sand bath effect as in the conventional example.
Moreover, it aims at providing the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which can obtain a shiatsu effect and a sand bath effect on the whole body (below a neck) by providing not only a chair but a bed.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention stores a certain amount of a ceramic box provided at the top of the bathtub box and a bathtub box provided with a discharge damper portion that allows a person to enter and exit and to discharge the ceramic ball, and a necessary amount A drop box provided with a drop damper portion to be dropped, a storage box for temporarily holding a ceramic ball dropped in the bathtub box, and a transport device for feeding the ceramic ball in the storage box into the drop box. There must be a chair or bed for people to sit in the bathtub box. Provide a body washing device for washing the body in the bathtub box. Provide a speaker section to play music in the bathtub box. Provide a sterilizer that sterilizes the ceramic balls in the drop box. In the drop box, there must be a heat insulation device to warm the ceramic balls. Provide a ball cleaning tool for cleaning ceramic balls in the storage box. Provide a change plate in the bathtub box that can change the falling direction of the falling ceramic balls as needed. Provide a vibrator at least in the bathtub box. A body washing machine consisting of a sprayer that sprays liquid such as mud packs and a roller brush that moves up and down to brush the bather's body is provided in the bathtub box. Provide an aromatic device. Provide an oxygen inhaler and / or dryer. A chair or bed is provided with a heater or a sitting bath.

1) By having a structure in which a bathtub box is provided in the center, a drop box is provided in the upper part, and a storage box is provided in the lower part, the ceramic balls in the drop box are appropriately dropped, and a shiatsu effect such as hot water is obtained.
2) By providing a chair (reclining) or bed in the bathtub, it is possible to acupressure with a ceramic ball that drops not only the shoulders and waist, but also the whole body, and by inverting the body after the fall, the acupressure effect is further increased. And has a warm bath (heat) effect.
3) By providing the body washing device, the ceramic ball can be dropped after the body is cleaned, or the ceramic ball can be dropped and treated with the finger pressure for clean treatment.
4) By providing the speaker unit, relaxation music can be played and a warm bath effect or the like can be obtained in a healing space.
5) By providing a sterilizing tool, the ceramic balls can always be kept clean and can be used safely and securely.
6) By providing a heat insulation device, the ceramic ball can be warmed to a low temperature in the summer and to a high temperature in the winter, and can be adapted to the taste.
7) By providing a ball cleaning tool, dirt can be washed away and deposits can be removed.
8) By providing a body washer, it is effective for the physically handicapped and the elderly, and the front and back of the body can be cleaned (massaged) without using hands.
9) By providing an aromatic device, it is possible to bathe in a relaxed state due to the aromatherapy effect.
10) By providing the oxygen inhaler, it is effective for those in a stress state and those who need oxygen inhalation, and the body can be dried in a short time with a dryer.
11) By providing a heater or sitting bath on a chair or bed, the body is warmed from the lower body and the blood flow is increased to increase the natural healing power.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The ceramic ball shiatsu bath 1 includes a bathtub box 2 provided at the center, a drop box 3 provided at the top, a storage box 4 provided at the bottom, and a transport device 5 provided on the back.

  The bathtub box 2 is provided with a door 2a through which a person (a bather) enters and exits on the front surface, and a chair 2b provided with speaker portions 2b1 (waterproof type) on both sides facing the front of the inner back surface, and a bottom surface 2c. A discharge damper portion 2d that discharges (drops downward) a ceramic ball, which will be described later, is formed in a slanted shape, and a body washing device 2e that ejects a detergent or a hot water shower is provided on the ceiling to wash the body. .

The drop box 3 is provided with a slot 3a on both sides of the ceiling for loading ceramic balls transported by the transport device 5, and stores a certain amount of ceramic balls and drops the required amount to a drop damper 3b (the amount of opening and closing is a motor or the like). Is controlled on the both sides of the bottom surface.
Further, an ultraviolet sterilizer 3c for sterilizing the ceramic balls is provided at two locations on the center side of the ceiling, and a warming and heating device 3d by warm air drying for releasing warm air near the center and heating and drying the ceramic balls is provided. is there.

The storage box 4 temporarily holds the ceramic balls that have fallen into the bathtub box 2 provided with the discharge ports 4a on both sides of the lower portion, so that the ceramic balls falling from the discharge damper portion 2d flow into the discharge ports 4a. In addition, a guide plate 4b having a mesh chevron shape is provided, and a drain port 4c is provided on the bottom surface.
In addition, a ball cleaning tool 4d using warm water or the like is provided at two locations on the bottom surface 2c.

  The transport device 5 transports the ceramic balls flowing into the discharge port 4a to the input port 3a, and is provided with rollers 5a and 5a, at least one of which is rotatable up and down, between the rollers 5a and 5a. A belt 5b provided with a retractable bucket 5b1 for making ceramic balls at a required interval is provided, and a dropping plate 5c is provided on the upper part so that the bucket 5b1 is tilted downward and an internal ceramic ball is carried into the dropping box 3. is there.

A usage example of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath 1 will be described below.
As examples of use, various patterns can be considered. As an example, the bather N first opens the door 2a of the bathtub box 2, enters the inside, and sits on the chair 2b.
Then, if necessary, music is played from the speaker unit 2b1, the detergent is discharged from the body washing device 2e, the body is cleaned, washed with warm water, and the body is first cleaned. (At this time, the discharge damper portion 2d is slightly opened.)
Next, the ceramic ball B in the drop box 3 is lowered with the drop damper 3b, the required amount of ceramic balls B1 is dropped, and the bath box N is filled, for example, under the neck while filling the periphery of the bather N.
After holding the required time (while obtaining a warm bath effect similar to that of a sand bath), the discharge damper portion 2d is fully opened, and the ceramic ball B1 is dropped into the storage box 4.
At this time, it moves downward along the guide plate 4b, operates the ball cleaning tool 4d, always cleans the ceramic ball B1, and drains the liquid from the drain port 4c.
After a certain period of time, the roller 5a of the conveying device 5 is operated and the belt 5b is moved upward to make the ceramic ball B2 with the bucket 5b1 --- and the bucket 5b1 is moved with the dropping plate 5c at the upper end. The ceramic ball B3 inside is tilted downward and the inside ceramic ball B3 is thrown into the drop box 3 from the charging port 3a.
At the same time, the sterilizing tool 3c and the heating and warming tool 3d are operated to sterilize and heat the ceramic ball B3 to prepare for the next use.

Next, another embodiment will be described.
The ceramic ball shiatsu bath 21 is provided with a reclining chair 22b (which can also be a bed) that can be tilted toward the side surface on the inner back of the bathtub box 22, for example, in the form of a bed and one falling damper. Open the ceramic ball from your feet and gradually bring it to your head.
Finally, it can be put out only above the neck and a warm bath effect can be obtained in a sand bath state, and the whole body can be acupressured by turning over.

The ceramic ball shiatsu bath 31 is provided with a change plate 6 that can change the falling direction of the ceramic ball B4 falling on both side surfaces inside the bathtub box 32 as necessary.
For example, when sitting on a chair and placing the ceramic ball B4 on the shoulder, the change plate 6 is positioned almost horizontally, and when the chair is used horizontally (bed shape), the change plate 6 is slightly used. By forming it in a downward slanted shape, it can be set freely (preferably) such as waist and back.

The ceramic ball shiatsu bath 41 has a sprayer 7a that moves up and down on a rail 7a1 that sprays a liquid a such as a mud pack, and a rail 7b1 and 7b1 that brushes a bather's body at a rear corner K in the bathtub box 42. A body washing machine 7 comprising a rotatable roll brush 7b that moves up and down is provided, and a roll brush is applied to the bather while spraying the liquid a according to the bather's preference from the sprayer 7a. In 7b, the entire body is brushed (stimulates the skin and improves blood circulation).
The up and down movement may be manual or a driving tool such as a motor may be used.

The ceramic ball shiatsu bath 51 is provided with the fragrance 8 on the back of the bathtub box 52 and the bellows-like removable oxygen inhaler 9 on the back to dry the body such as cold air or hot air on both sides. The dryer 10 is provided.
Moreover, the heater 11 is embedded in the seat 52b1 of the chair 52b to warm the butt and improve blood circulation.
Furthermore, if necessary, a hole may be provided in the center of the seat portion 52b1, and a seat bath for heating the herb or the like placed in the container may be provided therein.

It is also possible to add a vibrator to the chair in the bathtub box to add a massage effect.
In addition, it is also conceivable to provide a vibrator in the drop box and storage box to improve the flow of the ceramic balls.

In the above embodiments, the shape, size, material, etc. of the bathtub box, drop box, and storage box are not particularly limited.
The transport device is not particularly limited as long as it can be transported in the same manner.
The body cleaning device, the sterilizing tool, the heating and warming tool, the ball cleaning tool, and the like may be in other forms as long as they have similar functions.
Further, a ceramic ball coated with silver having sterilizing power may be used.
Furthermore, it is also conceivable to make the chair foldable and to provide a mirror inside or outside the door.

  1 is a partially longitudinal side view of a ceramic ball acupressure bath showing a first embodiment of the present invention.   1 is a partially longitudinal front view of a ceramic ball acupressure bath showing a first embodiment of the present invention.   The side view of the use condition of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 1st Example of this invention.   The front view of the principal part of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 2nd Example of this invention.   The front view of the principal part of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 3rd Example of this invention.   The front view of the principal part of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 4th Example of this invention.   The top view of the principal part of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 4th Example of this invention.   The front view of the principal part of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 5th Example of this invention.   The top view of the principal part of the ceramic ball shiatsu bath which shows 5th Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 --- Ceramic ball shiatsu bath 2 --- Bathtub box 3 --- Drop box 4 --- Storage box 5 --- Transfer device 6--Change plate 7 --- Body washing machine 8 --- Aroma 9 --- Oxygen inhaler 10--Dryer 11--Heater B --- Ceramic ball

Claims (13)

  A bathtub box provided with a discharge damper part for allowing a person to enter and exit and discharging a ceramic ball, and a drop box provided with a drop damper part for storing a certain amount of ceramic balls provided at the top of the bathtub box and dropping the required amount And a storage box for temporarily holding the ceramic balls dropped in the bathtub box, and a conveying device for feeding the ceramic balls in the storage box into the drop box.   The ceramic ball shiatsu bath according to claim 1, wherein a chair or a bed on which a person sits is provided in the bathtub box.   The ceramic ball shiatsu bath according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a body washing device for washing the body is provided in the bathtub box.   The ceramic ball acupressure bath according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a speaker part for playing music is provided in the bathtub box.   The ceramic ball acupressure bath according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein a sterilizer for sterilizing the ceramic ball is provided in the drop box.   6. The ceramic ball shiatsu bath according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, further comprising a heat insulation device for heating the ceramic ball in the drop box.   The ceramic ball shiatsu bath according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein a ball cleaning tool for cleaning the ceramic balls is provided in the storage box.   The ceramic ball acupressure according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein a change plate capable of changing the falling direction of the falling ceramic ball as required is provided in the bathtub box. bath.   The ceramic ball acupressure bath according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein a vibrator is provided in at least the bathtub box.   A body washer comprising a sprayer for spraying a liquid such as a mud pack and a roller brush that moves up and down for brushing a bather's body is provided in the bathtub box. The ceramic ball acupressure bath according to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.   The ceramic ball acupressure bath according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, wherein an aromatic device is provided.   The ceramic ball shiatsu bath according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11, wherein an oxygen inhaler and / or a dryer are provided.   The ceramic ball shiatsu bath according to claim 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12, wherein a chair or a bed is provided with a heater or a sitting bath.

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