JP2006149566A - Blood circulation enhancing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give effective stimulations for dissolving insufficiency relating to sexual functions of men and women which often obstructs daily life. <P>SOLUTION: By combination constitution composed of a detection means for detecting biological signals, a suction means for sucking a penis distal end part in the characteristic period of the biological signals detected by the detection means and a pressurizing means for pressurizing the root of a penis part in a period other than the characteristic part, and the combination constitution composed of a first balloon body inserted to vaginal tissue to be contracted in the characteristic period and expanded in the period other than the characteristic period and a second balloon body arranged around clitoris tissue to be contracted in the characteristic period and expanded in the period other than the characteristic period, blood circulation is enhanced as soon as possible and tissue activation is performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a device for promoting blood circulation.

Recently, there are many cases where sexual genital dysfunction tends to occur regardless of gender due to contemporary stress and lifestyle-related diseases, and sexual life cannot be enhanced.
In addition, there are many dysfunctions such as urinary incontinence after childbirth that are peculiar to women.
Erectile dysfunction in men is caused by mental stress, accidental sequelae, etc., and erectile dysfunction due to diabetes from the twenties, which is spreading rapidly, is now becoming a major problem.
Since erectile dysfunction has a serious impact on daily life, various erection triggers have been proposed.

For example, in Utility Model Registration No. 3035482, a suction part is provided at the tip of a cylinder into which a penis is inserted, and a method of inducing erection by pulling the penis from the tip, or a plurality of pressure rings at the base of the penis. A device that promotes blood circulation by applying pressure to each ring from the root to the distal end is shown.
In any of these, physical stimulation is applied without considering the state of the body, and it is nothing but a simple stimulation, and it is difficult to say that the stimulation necessarily works effectively to promote blood circulation.
In Japanese translation of PCT publication No. 10-500484, a proposal is made to try to solve the above-mentioned various failures by electrical stimulation.

Japanese National Patent Publication No. 10-500088 Utility Model Registration No. 3035482 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-11935

The above-described prior art is merely a stimulus in a state where it is not known whether blood circulation promotion has been realized, and may be merely a pain-providing thing, and may have an adverse effect. Regarding electrical stimulation, there are many dangers of electric shock, and sufficient caution is required for use, and it is not suitable for genitals.
In this way, the present invention not only simply stimulates the penis, vaginal tissue, and clitoral tissue, but also effectively promotes blood circulation that induces erection in accordance with the state of the living body.

In view of the above, as a result of earnest research, the present inventor detects a characteristic period from a biological signal, and applies negative pressure or positive pressure that promotes blood circulation to the biological period in the characteristic period. The present inventors have found that it is possible to promote blood circulation and eliminate various insufficiencies, and the present invention has been achieved.
In other words, blood circulation detects the timing at which the heart sends blood to the end of the living body (systole) and the timing at which blood returns to the heart (diastolic phase) from biological signals such as pulse waves and electrocardiograms. By applying pressure and negative pressure, blood flow in blood vessels including capillaries in the vicinity of the percutaneous can be promoted as much as possible, and this should be effective in eliminating functional dysfunction in men and women. I found out.

Also, a detecting means for detecting a biological signal, a stimulating means for stimulating both sides of the testicle at the root of the penis during the characteristic period of the biological signal detected by the detecting means, and a tip of the penis during the contraction period A suction means for sucking the penis from the direction of the part, and the stimulating means in another characteristic period of the biological signal detected by the detection means, comprising a second pressing means for pressing between the testicle and the penis This eliminates erectile dysfunction with a simpler configuration.
Furthermore, a detecting means for detecting a biological signal, a stimulating means for stimulating both sides of the testicle at the root of the penis during the characteristic period of the biological signal detected by the detecting means, and a tip of the penis during the contraction period A combination of a suction means for sucking the penis from the direction of the part and a second stimulation means for stimulating between the testicle and the penis in another characteristic period of the biological signal detected by the detection means Thus, erectile dysfunction is eliminated by giving an appropriate stimulus at a timing suitable for promoting blood circulation of the living body.

  Furthermore, in women, the first balloon body that is inserted into the vaginal tissue, contracts in the characteristic period, and expands outside the characteristic period, and is placed around the clitoral tissue, contracts in the characteristic period, and expands outside the characteristic period. In the configuration composed of the second balloon body, blood circulation in the vagina and in the vicinity of the clitoris is promoted, and various insufficiency can be eliminated and urinary incontinence can be prevented.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the elimination of the effective sexual dysfunction of a man and woman is implement | achieved without the side effect by drug administration.

The detection means in the present invention may be any biological signal as long as it can detect a characteristic period such as a pulse wave, an electrocardiogram, and a heart sound diagram.
Examples of the detection site include easy ear lobes and fingertips, but may also be detected by detecting heart sounds from the vicinity of the genitals.
The characteristic period in the present invention is typified by a contraction period in which the heart pumps blood and a diastole period in which blood returns to the heart, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, although the systole and the diastole are illustrated as a characteristic period of this invention, these distinctions may be determined on the boundary of the peak part of a pulse wave, for example. In other words, the systolic period is from the peak to a part where a certain amount of time has passed, but since the stimulus applied is physical and wide-ranging, a sufficient effect can be obtained without making a strict distinction. .
For example, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 8A, the true systole is indicated by SL and the diastolic phase is indicated by KL, but the pulse wave has a width S from the rising edge to the peak, and a peak. The difference from the diastolic period K is about a few milliseconds, and both are the same when performing pneumatic stimulation, so either can be used, but when using the peak, Since the circuit configuration is simple, it is suitable in the present invention.

The suction means in the present invention has a suction port formed at the tip of a cylindrical member that wraps the penis. Preferably, the wrapping member that wraps the penis is provided inside the cylindrical body.
The pressurizing means in the present invention is preferably detachable from the suction means, but may be fixed.
In addition, it is preferable to add a means for releasing any of the suction and pressurization means of the present invention when the air pressure becomes excessive.
The suction force in the present invention is preferably about -100 mmHg, but is appropriately selected depending on the state.
The applied pressure in the present invention is preferably about 60 mmHg, but is appropriately selected according to the state.

The stimulating means in the present invention is exemplified by a stimulating device that stimulates in a circular manner with respect to the penis direction across the testicle, and a stimulating device that stimulates the opposite direction to push up from the downward direction.
The annular stimulator does not necessarily have to be annular, and may stimulate two points facing each other or may stimulate one point.
The second stimulation means in the present invention is shown to add the stimulation performed by the testicle and the penis, which is one of the stimulations constituting the first stimulation means, in the diastole, but is not limited thereto, and is separately independent. Stimulation means may be provided.

In the biological signal divided into the characteristic periods, the present invention sucks the penis from the distal direction in the characteristic period corresponding to the time when blood is about to move in the distal direction, and stimulates each side to press both sides of the testicle. In addition, when the blood is about to return from the periphery to the heart, stimulation is provided between the penis and the testicles to promote an efficient supply of blood to the penis and promote erection.

The suction force from the penis tip direction is preferably ~ -100 mmHg.
The present invention distinguishes the time when blood is pushed out to the periphery and the time when it returns to the heart as a characteristic period, and in each period, suction and pressure are applied to the penis, but it may be added as a part of the characteristic period, In some cases, mechanical stimulation or electrical stimulation may be used instead of air pressure.
The above numerical values are merely examples, and are generally preferable values. Even outside this range, there may be preferable values depending on the patient.

The positive pressure air pressure applied to the first balloon inserted into the vaginal tissue is preferably up to about 60 mHg, and the negative pressure air pressure is preferably up to about 100 mHg, but is not limited thereto.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, 001 is a capsule which has a cylindrical shape and is sized to accommodate at least an erect penis. The capsule 001 is preferably formed of a transparent or translucent lightweight plastic, but is not particularly limited.
002 is a suction port formed integrally with the capsule 001, and 003 is a connecting tube. The connection tube 003 is made of a flexible resin such as silicone or plastic, and preferably has non-deformability.
004 is a sealing member for sealing the gap when the pressurizing ring is accommodated inside the capsule 001.

005 is a ring base material, which is mainly made of a hard plastic and is used as a base material when a pressure ring is formed.
006 is a cuff for pressurization, which expands and contracts as the internal air pressure increases and decreases, and is made of rubber and stretchable resin.
The pressure cuff 006 is formed by inserting a pressure cuff forming tube inside the ring base material 005 and bending both ends of the pressure cuff forming tube outward. The convex portions formed by bending both ends of the pressure cuff forming tube positioned in the direction form a seal member.
007 is an air pressure input port, which is an input port for injecting air pressure from the outside.
008 is a conduit for transmitting pressurized air force.
Reference numeral 009 denotes a connection portion having a detachable connector structure.

Reference numeral 010 denotes an open / close valve that connects or blocks the propagation of air pressure to the air pressure input port 007 manually or automatically.
The connecting portion 009 and the on-off valve 010 are preferably integrated, and are preferably installed closer to the pressurizing ring.
Reference numeral 011 denotes a fixing band that fixes a part of the connecting tube 003 and suppresses the swinging of the connecting tube 003.
Reference numerals 012, 013, 017, 018, 019, and 020 are regulating valves that are opened and closed by an external electric signal.
The adjustment valve 012 and the adjustment valve 013 may be provided with an external exhaust port 012a and an external exhaust port 013a. In this case, the regulating valve opens and closes the connection between the regulating valve input unit and the regulating valve output unit, switches between the regulating valve input unit and the regulating valve output unit, and switches the connection between the regulating valve output unit and the external exhaust port. Also works. The external exhaust port is used for releasing pressure or adjusting the pressure in an emergency. This exhaust port may not be provided in these regulating valves, and the exhaust port 034 may be substituted.

014 is a negative pressure tank for temporarily storing the negative pressure. 015 is a positive pressure tank for temporarily storing the positive pressure.
Reference numeral 016 denotes a pump for generating positive and negative air pressures, which is formed by combining an electric motor, a one-way functional valve, and the like.
The operation of the pump 016 is preferably controlled by the drive control circuit 31.
Reference numerals 021 to 028 denote conductive wires for transmitting electrical signals.
Reference numeral 029 denotes a cut portion.
As shown in FIG. 3, the notch part 029 has a configuration in which the pneumatic input port 007 is guided while rotating when the pressure ring is attached to the capsule 001, and the end of the notch part 029 is moved. When the air pressure input port 007 of the pressure ring reaches the part, the pressure ring is fixed to the capsule 001. When the pressure ring is removed from the capsule 001, the pressure ring is moved while rotating in the reverse direction.

Reference numeral 030 denotes a stopper, which is a protrusion on the ring provided so that the pressure ring does not move further into the capsule.
Reference numerals 035a and 035b and 036a and 036b are conduits for transmitting air pressure.
Reference numerals 032 and 033 denote pressure sensors, which measure the pressures in the respective tanks and transmit data to the drive control circuit via the conductive wires 022 and 027.
Reference numeral 034 denotes an exhaust port, which is a portion for discharging negative pressure air pressure and positive pressure air pressure to the outside.
Reference numeral 31 denotes a drive control circuit, which outputs control means to each regulating valve via a lead wire and performs arithmetic processing for specifying a systole and an expansion period.
Reference numeral 32 denotes a signal processing circuit for outputting a pulse that captures the peak time phase, a pulse corresponding to the systole, a pulse corresponding to the diastole, or the like from the input pulse wave signal. It is composed of a hold circuit and an arithmetic circuit having a signal processing function, and further includes a filter, an amplifier circuit, and the like.

The signal processing circuit 32 and the drive control circuit 31 do not need to be distinguished from each other, and their configurations may be arbitrary.
Reference numeral 33 denotes a pulse wave detector, which is composed of, for example, a combination of an infrared LED and a phototransistor. The pulse wave detector 33 is attached to the earlobe, fingertip, etc., and converts the pulse wave into an electrical signal for output.
In addition, you may detect from another site | part of a biological body using a heart sound and an electrocardiogram.
3S is exemplified by radio means such as electromagnetic waves in addition to electric lead wires.
Reference numeral 3L denotes an electrical lead wire for electrical connection between the signal processing circuit 32 and the drive control circuit 31.
In the capsule 001, the penis P is inserted through a pressure ring. In order to suck the penis P efficiently, a flexible cap 031 made of thin rubber and resin is added as shown in FIG. Also good.

Next, the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The penis P is inserted into the capsule 001 through the pressure cuff 006 of the pressure ring. The pulse wave detector 33 is attached to the living body.
The pump 016 is driven, and a signal that opens the regulating valve 017 and the regulating valve 018 and closes the regulating valve 019 and the regulating valve 020 so as to accumulate air pressure in the negative pressure tank 014 and the positive pressure tank 015, respectively. Output from the conductive line 022 through the conductive line 026.
The use of the negative pressure tank 014 and the positive pressure tank 015 means that the time span between the systole and the diastole is a short time of several hundred mSEC, and is temporarily stored when switching between the negative pressure and the positive pressure. Thus, although it is preferable in that the switching can be performed for a short time, there is a case where the pump itself may not be functionally substituted.
The pulse wave obtained from the pulse wave detector 33 is subjected to analog photoelectric conversion and input to the signal processing circuit 32 via the lead wire 3S. (Fig. 5 (a))
The signal processing circuit 32 forms a pulse having the interval width of the systole S of the input pulse wave analog signal, and outputs this to the drive control circuit 31 (FIG. 5B). Based on this signal, the drive control circuit 31 outputs a signal for opening the regulating valve 012 via the conductive wire 021 when detecting the systole (K or KL).

The negative pressure tank 014 and the capsule 001 communicate with each other via the suction port 002 and the connecting tube 003 to suck the penis P (FIGS. 4A and 5C). This suction can promote blood flow K1 generated by the heart pushing out blood.
The drive control circuit 31 further outputs a signal for opening to the adjustment valve 013 via the conductive wire 028.
The signal at that time is to adjust the opening method, such as half-opening, and it is preferable to reduce the amount of pressure applied to the pressure cuff 006.
The pressure value at that time is shown by KA in FIG. The pressurization amount KA is preferably not strong enough to inhibit the inflow of blood into the penis tip due to suction.

Next, when the drive control circuit 31 inputs a signal corresponding to the expansion period (K, KL) from the pulse wave detector 33 and the signal processing circuit 32, the drive control circuit 31 adjusts via the conductive wire 021. A signal for closing the valve 012 or switching to the direction of performing the external exhaust port 012 is output.
The external exhaust port 012a of the regulating valve 012 may be connected to the inside of the capsule 001. At this time, an operation for stopping and releasing the suction may be performed in the expansion period.
FIG. 5B shows a state in which suction is released and the inside of the capsule 001 is returned to atmospheric pressure using the external exhaust port 012 during the expansion period.
In some cases, the regulating valve 012 may be closed so that the suction in the capsule 001 is maintained. At that time, the external exhaust port 012a and a small amount of connection in the capsule 001 may be used so as to weaken the suction force. May be performed.

Further, the drive control circuit 31 opens the adjustment valve 013 and supplies the pressurized air pressure into the pressurizing cuff 006 through the connection part 009, the on-off valve 010 and the air pressure input port 007.
The pressurizing cuff 006 expands and tightens the base of the penis with the pressurizing amount KB (FIGS. 4B and 5D).
By repeating this, the penis is stimulated with blood flow in the distal direction during the systolic period (S or SL), so that the erection stimulation is given.
After the erection, the drive control circuit 31 is manually instructed to stop the systolic suction and maintain the pressurization to the pressurizing unit.
The drive control circuit 31 releases the suction force in the capsule 001 from the external exhaust port 012a, adjusts the inside of the capsule to atmospheric pressure, and closes the adjustment valve 013. By closing the regulating valve 013, the pressurized cuff 006 is maintained in a pressurized state.
The on-off valve 010 is manually closed, and the connection part 009 is disconnected. The pressurized cuff 006 maintains a pressurized state, and the blood flow in the penis P is inhibited with the root direction closed (K2), and the erection state continues.

The pressurizing cuff 006 is rotated, and the air pressure input port 007 is moved outward along the cut portion 029 to separate the pressurizing cuff 006 from the capsule 001.
The separated state is shown in FIG.
Since the root is pressed in this way, the return K2 of the blood flow is prevented, the erection continues, and the use as it is becomes possible.
The on-off valve 010 is preferably configured to open easily and timely.
As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to eliminate various failures by promoting blood circulation in the penis and maintaining the state after the promotion.

In addition, the cancellation | release operation | movement in case negative pressure and positive pressure become the set value is demonstrated.
A pressure sensor 032 is installed in the negative pressure tank 014, and a pressure signal of the internal pressure in the negative pressure tank 014 is transmitted to the drive control circuit 31 via the conductive wire 022.
A pressure sensor 033 is installed in the positive pressure tank 015. A pressure signal of the internal pressure in the positive pressure tank 015 is transmitted to the drive control circuit 31 via the conductive wire 027.
When the pressure value of the pressure sensor is abnormally high, the drive control circuit 31 connects the external exhaust port 012a and the conduit 032a and the external exhaust port 012b and the conduit 032b to the regulating valve 012 and the regulating valve 013. A command signal is output through the conductive line 021 and the conductive line 028 to be performed.
Further, the drive control circuit 31 instructs to stop the operation of the pump 016 and open the regulating valves 017 and 019 via the conductive lines 023 and 024,
The drive control circuit 31 outputs a signal through the conductive line 025 and the conductive line 026 so as to open the adjustment valve 018 and the adjustment valve 020.

In this manner, by opening the adjustment valve, the air pressure in the positive pressure tank 014 and the negative pressure tank 015 is exhausted through the exhaust port 034.
Thus, by releasing the air pressure, the penis can be prevented from being damaged due to abnormal suction and pressurization.
In the connection tube 003, an on-off valve 010a similar to the on-off valve 010 may be separately provided, and the suction force may be manually maintained and released. The on-off valve may be directly provided integrally with the capsule. In this case, the abnormal suction force in the capsule 001 at the time of abnormality can be easily released.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.
FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention, which is a female blood circulation promoting device.
The negative pressure and positive pressure formation configuration used for the pressure suction of the drive control circuit, pump, and the like is the same as that shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 110 denotes a merging portion, which is a place where a pressurizing force and a suction force are alternately output.
Reference numeral 111 denotes a conduit for outputting the air pressure from the junction 110 to the connection port 119. The connection port 119 has a connector structure and can be manually disconnected in an emergency or the like.
Reference numeral 112 denotes a second cuff for sucking and pressurizing the living body surface centered on the clitoral IK, and is connected to the support conduit 115 via the conduit 118.
Reference numeral 113 denotes a first cuff for pressurizing and sucking the inside of the vaginal tissue TK, and connects the end portion with the support conduit 115.
Both the second cuff 112 and the first cuff 113 are made of rubber or silicone resin that can quickly expand and contract by air pressure.

A plurality of connection ports 114 are provided on the side surface of the support conduit 115, and connect the inside of the support conduit 115 and the inside of the first cuff 113.
Reference numeral 115 denotes a support conduit, which is made of hard plastic, hard metal, or the like, and is preferably large enough to be inserted into the vaginal tissue TK.
116 is a hard cover for transmitting the expansion of the second cuff 112 to the living body surface centered on the clitoris IK, so as to prevent the expansion of the second cuff 112 in the direction of the hard cover 116. It is also.
Reference numeral 117 denotes a stopper which is attached to the support conduit 115 to prevent excessive insertion of the support conduit 115.
Reference numeral 118 denotes a conduit for connecting the inside of the support conduit 115 and the second cuff 112 as described above to synchronize changes in air pressure between the second cuff 112 and the first cuff 113.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The pulse wave detector 33 attached to the earlobe, fingertip or the like photoelectrically converts the pulse wave shown in FIG. 8A and outputs it to the signal processing circuit 32 via 3S as an electrical signal.
The pump 016 is driven, and only the regulating valve 017 and the regulating valve 018 are opened. The positive pressure generated by the pump 016 is stored in the positive pressure tank 015, and the negative pressure generated by the pump 016 is stored in the negative pressure tank 014.
The signal processing circuit 32 forms a systolic pulse as shown in FIG.
The output of the signal processing circuit 32 may be used as it is as a systolic pulse.
The drive control circuit 31 determines the systolic period (S or SL) and the diastole (K or KL) from the output of the signal processing circuit 32. In the diastole period, the positive pressure in the positive pressure tank 015 is determined. In order to output to the connection port 119, the regulating valve 013 is opened. The positive pressure becomes a pressurizing force, reaches the second cuff 112 through the junction 110, the conduit 111, the connection port 119, and the conduit 118, and further supports it. The first cuff 113 is reached via the conduit 115 and the connection port 114, the respective cuffs are inflated, and the clitoris IK and the vaginal tissue TS of each biological tissue are pressurized. (Fig. 7 (a))

Next, when the systole ((S, SL) shown in FIG. 8) arrives, the drive control circuit 31 closes the regulating valve 013 and opens the regulating valve 012 via the conductive wires 028 and 021. Output a signal.
When the regulating valve 012 is opened and the regulating valve 013 is closed, the negative pressure in the negative pressure tank 014 is output to the conduit 111 and the connection port 119 via the merging portion 110.
The negative pressure reaching the connection port 119 is supplied to the second cuff 112 via the conduit 118 and also supplied to the first cuff 113 via the support conduit 115 and the connection port 114.
Due to this negative pressure, the second cuff 112 and the first cuff 113 contract, and accordingly, the clitoris IK of the living tissue and the vaginal tissue TS contract (FIG. 7B). ).
As shown in FIG. 8 (c), strong suction is applied to the systolic phase S or SL, and the diastolic phase K and KL are pressurized with a relatively weak force compared to the systolic phase, and this is repeated to promote blood circulation. Go.
The contraction of the living tissue in the systole promotes the blood flow in the in vitro direction in the internal blood vessel. In the diastole, the blood flow from the outside of the living body toward the heart is realized by pressing the living tissue to promote the percutaneous blood circulation of the living body, thereby realizing the treatment and prevention of various failures.
The operation of the drive control circuit in an emergency is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 11 denotes a suction cap having a size enough to insert a penis.
Reference numeral 12 denotes a first pressing cuff, which is formed of a ring-shaped air bag that can be expanded and contracted.
On the surface of the first pressing cuff, a group of protrusions may be formed depending on circumstances.
Reference numeral 13 denotes a second pressing cuff, which is formed of a stretchable air bag.
Reference numeral 14 denotes a suction port, which is a port for sucking the inside of the suction cap 11 and is connected to the suction conduit 15. The suction conduit 15 is connected to a valve 24 that is electromagnetically driven.
The first pressurizing conduit 16 connects the first pressing cuff 12 and the valve 25, and the second pressurizing conduit 17 connects the second pressing cuff 13 and the valve 26.
21 is a suction force forming means, which is a tank that converts the air pressure of the pump 18 into a pneumatic negative pressure and temporarily stores it.
Reference numeral 22 denotes first pressurizing force forming means, which is a tank that converts the air pressure of the pump 19 into a positive air pressure and temporarily stores it.

Reference numeral 23 denotes second pressurizing force forming means, which is a tank that converts the air pressure of the pump 20 into a positive air pressure and temporarily stores it.
The pumps 18 to 20 form air pressure, and the means for forming the pressurizing force and suction force in the subsequent stage forms the pressures that are the basis for forming the respective pressures. May be. For example, the pump 18 and the suction force forming means 21 may be integrated, the pump 19 and the first pressure forming means 22 may be integrated, and the pump 20 and the second pressure forming means 23 may be integrated.
Reference numerals 24, 25, and 26 are valves for opening and closing the conduit by an electrical signal.
In addition to opening and closing, the valves 24, 25, and 26 may function as switching valves for switching the flow direction.
27, 28, 29 are converters that convert pressure, electrical signals, etc., into signals for display on the pressure meters 38, 39, 40, which can be used to view and adjust the display. It is necessary, but otherwise it may be unnecessary.
Reference numerals 38, 39, and 40 are display meters that are formed by a digital or analog method, and are used to visually monitor and suppress excessive pressurized suction or to manually adjust appropriate pressurization and suction. Used for.

The display meters 38, 39, and 40 may be unnecessary when the pressure, the timing of pressurization, and the like are automatically controlled.
A drive control circuit 31 is connected to the signal processing circuit 32 and outputs an electrical signal for driving the valve in accordance with a signal output from the signal processing circuit 32. 32 is a signal processing circuit. Yes, it is for forming a systolic signal and a diastole signal from a pulse wave signal by photoelectric conversion from the pulse wave detector 33. For example, as disclosed in JP-A-5-337195, a peak value of a pulse wave is detected using a differentiation circuit, a peak hold circuit, etc., and a point delayed by several msec from this peak value A technique is used in which the period up to the rise of the waveform forming the next peak is the diastole and the rest is the systole.
Reference numeral 33 denotes a pulse wave detector, which can be attached to other parts such as a fingertip in addition to the earlobe in the figure, and is a combination of a light emitting diode and a CDS, and obtains a pulse wave non-invasively. It is.

As the pulse wave detector 33, an electrocardiogram electrode, a heart sound detection microphone, and the like are used in addition to the pulse wave detector.
Reference numerals 34, 35, and 36 denote electric lead wires for electrically connecting the drive control circuit 31 and the control units of the valves 24, 25, and 26.
Reference numeral 37 denotes a connecting portion for supporting and connecting the first pressing cuff 12 and the second pressing cuff 13. It is integrally formed of the same hard plastic as the suction cap 11,
Materials that are less irritating to the skin are selected.
The pulse wave detector 33, the signal processing circuit 32, and the drive control circuit 31 are electrically connected by an electrical lead wire.

FIG. 11 shows the appearance of the embodiment shown in FIG.
A drive circuit, a valve, a pump 30 and the like are housed in one housing 41 and driven by a battery 42.
Reference numeral 33 denotes the pulse wave detector shown in FIG. 9, which is fixed by sandwiching the earlobe, and converts the pulse wave into an electric signal by photoelectric conversion and outputs it.
Other components that are the same as those shown in FIG. 9 are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

Next, the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9 in advance, the penis P is inserted into the suction cap 11 and the second pressing cuff 13 is pressed between the testicle K and the crotch L. An auxiliary tool for maintaining the pressed state is preferably used incidentally.
The pulse wave photoelectrically converted by the pulse wave detector 33 is transmitted to the signal processing circuit 32, amplified and filtered, detected as an analog pulse wave waveform shown in FIG. 10 (m1), and in the systole and diastole. Differentiated. The systole includes a period slightly delayed from the peak m2 of the pulse wave, and this part forms a systolic pulse m3 having a time phase.
Further, the diastolic pulse m4 is detected with respect to the systolic pulse m3. Specifically, the diastolic pulse m4 is detected by inverting the systolic pulse m3 using, for example, an inverter with respect to the systolic pulse m3.

In response to the systolic pulse output from the signal processing circuit 32, the drive control circuit 31 outputs a command to open the valve 24 via the electrical lead wire 34.
When the valve 24 is opened, the negative pressure of the suction force forming means 21 that has accumulated the negative output of the pump 18 is transmitted from the suction port 14 into the suction cap 11 through the suction conduit 15. The penis P that has been inserted is sucked.
The penis P is preferably inserted into the suction cap 11 to form an airtight state by a small amount of expansion of the first pressing cuff 12, and the suction force from the suction port 14 directly acts on the penis P.

Further, in the systolic pulse width output from the signal processing circuit 32, the drive control circuit 31 outputs a signal to the valve 25 via the electric lead wire 35. When the valve 25 is opened, the air pressure of the pump 19 is set to a predetermined pressure. The pressurizing force of the first pressurizing force forming means 22 adjusted and accumulated is transmitted to the first pressing cuff 12 through the first pressurizing conduit 16. The predetermined amount is about 20 mHg, and the adjustment of the predetermined amount is performed, for example, by the first pressurizing force forming means 22 or by opening / closing the valve 25.
In the systolic pulse width output from the signal processing circuit 32, the drive control circuit 31 outputs a signal to the valve 26 via the electric lead wire 36. When the valve 26 is opened, the air pressure of the pump 20 is set to a predetermined pressure. The pressurizing force of the second pressurizing forming means 23 adjusted and accumulated in this way is transmitted to the second pressing cuff 13 through the second pressurizing conduit 17. The predetermined amount is, for example, about 100 mHg, and the adjustment of the predetermined amount is performed by, for example, the second pressurizing force forming unit 23 or the degree of opening / closing of the valve 26.

In this way, the penis becomes blood circulation by the three pressure stimuli of the suction force from the suction port 14, the pressurization by the first pressurization cuff 12, and the pressurization by the second pressurization cuff 13 in the pulse width of the systolic pulse. It becomes a promotion state.
At the fall of the systolic pulse m3, the drive control circuit 31 issues a command to close all the valves, and the valves 24, 25, and 26, for example, commands to connect the conduit and the atmospheric pressure space to return to the atmospheric pressure state. Put out. When the diastolic pulse m4 rises, the drive control circuit 31 outputs a command to the valve 25 via the electrical lead wire 35, and the valve 25 pushes the first pressing cuff 12 in the previous systole according to this command. A pressing force for applying a pressing force different from the pressure to the first pressing cuff 12 is output to the first pressing cuff 12.

The first pressing cuff 12 applies a pressure (for example, 50 mmHg) smaller than the pressure of pressing the penis to the penis P for a period corresponding to the pulse width of the expansion pulse m4 in the previous systole.
By repeating this, the penis is stimulated according to blood circulation to induce erection.

In the present invention, for example, as shown in FIG. 5D, it is possible to further promote blood circulation by applying vibration SB to the air pressure.
The vibration SB may be in either one of suction and pressurization, but it is preferable to perform pneumatic vibration in the expansion period.

  The present invention makes it possible to eliminate dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and insensitivity by promoting percutaneous blood circulation in the vicinity of the genitals.

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001 Capsule 002 Suction port 003 Connection tube 004 Sealing member 005 Ring base 006 Pressurizing cuff 007 Pneumatic input port 008 Conduit 010 Opening / closing valve 011 Fixing band 014 Negative pressure tank 015 Positive pressure tank 016 Pump 31 Drive control circuit 32 Signal processing circuit 33 Pulse wave detector

Claims (11)

A detection means for detecting a biological signal, a suction means for sucking the tip of the penis during a characteristic period of the biological signal detected by the detection means, and a pressurizing means for pressurizing the root of the penis during a period other than the characteristic part Blood circulation promotion device. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 1, wherein the pressurizing unit is detachable from the suction unit. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 1, wherein the pressurizing means maintains a pressurized state when separated from the suction means.   Detection means for detecting a biological signal, stimulation means for stimulating both sides of the testicle at the root of the penis during the characteristic period of the biological signal detected by the detection means, and the direction of the tip of the penis during the systole A blood circulation promoting device comprising a suction means for sucking a penis from a second pressing means for pressing between the testicle and the penis at another characteristic stage of the biological signal detected by the detection means . The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 4, wherein the stimulation unit and the suction unit operate simultaneously.   The blood circulation promotion device according to claim 4, wherein the stimulation means performs stimulation by pressing.   The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 4, wherein the stimulation of the stimulation means presses around the penis. The blood circulation promotion device according to claim 1, wherein the characteristic period is a systole and the other characteristic period is a diastole.   A first balloon body that is inserted into the vaginal tissue, contracts in the characteristic period, and expands outside the characteristic period, and a second balloon body that is disposed around the clitoral tissue, contracts in the characteristic period, and expands outside the characteristic period A blood circulation promoting device.   The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 9, wherein the characteristic period is a systole. 10. The blood circulation promoting device according to claim 1, 4, or 9, wherein vibration is applied to one or both of a suction air pressure and a pressurization air pressure during suction by the suction means and during pressurization by the pressurization means.

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