JP2006340790A - Health equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide healthy equipment which can apply a proper stimulation without giving pains on the footpad even after using for long hours, and also, can move the overall foot. <P>SOLUTION: This healthy equipment is equipped with a base which is split in two and can be folded, and a pair of a right foot rubbing body and a left foot rubbing body which are provided on the base and come into contact with the footpads. The right foot rubbing body and the left foot rubbing body are arranged into an inverted V shape for which the interval gradually becomes narrower in the toe direction or the heel direction. Also, slidability in the toe direction and the heel direction is increased so that the footpads may become iteratively easier to slide in the toe direction and the heel direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a health device, and more particularly to a health device that maintains and promotes health by moving a foot.

As a prior art related to the present invention, there is known a health device that provides two protuberances on a base and rubs the soles on the protuberance to moderately stimulate the acupoints of the soles due to friction. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-58683 A

It is a well-known fact that many acupuncture points are concentrated on the soles of people, and there are many health appliances in the world that have multiple protrusions so as to actively stimulate the acupoints on the soles. Also used.
However, since many of these health appliances are intended to give strong stimulation to the acupoints on the soles of the feet, the soles hurt when used for a long time, and many of them feel painful to use. .

  In addition, because it is only intended to stimulate the acupoints on the soles, it does not move the entire foot greatly when stimulating the soles. It is not possible to eliminate swelling.

In an aging society, health equipment is often used for rehabilitation of elderly people. However, as described above, many conventional health equipment feels painful to use for a long time.
Furthermore, with the widespread use of labor-saving equipment such as personal computers, office work has changed to ones with little movement that take the same attitude for a long time. Even healthy humans may experience symptoms such as cold feet and swelling when they maintain the same posture.
For this reason, there has been a demand for a health device that can move a foot naturally over a long period of time without being conscious of using the health device.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and can give an appropriate stimulus without feeling pain on the sole even when used for a long time, and can move the entire foot naturally. It provides health appliances that can be used.

  The present invention includes a foldable base that is divided into two parts, and a pair of a right-foot sliding body and a left-foot sliding body that are provided on the base and are in contact with the sole, and the right-foot sliding body and the left-foot sliding body. The rubbing bodies are arranged in a letter C shape in which the distance between them gradually decreases in the toe direction or the heel direction, and the soles slide repeatedly on the rubbing bodies in the toe direction and the heel direction. It is intended to provide a health device characterized in that the sliding property in the toe direction and the heel direction is enhanced so as to be easy.

According to the present invention, the sliding bodies for the right foot and the left foot have improved sliding properties in the toe direction and the heel direction. Therefore, when the sole is placed on each sliding body, the sole is Can be slid repeatedly in the toe and heel directions with light force.
As a result, even if it is used for a long time, it can give an appropriate stimulus without feeling pain on the sole, and furthermore, the whole foot can move naturally back and forth, so it is the same for a long time such as in the car, in the machine, etc. In an environment where the posture is forced, it is possible to eliminate the congestion and swelling of the foot, and it can be suitably used for rehabilitation and the like.
Further, by repeatedly sliding the sole on each rubbing body, the temperature of the sole increases, and blood vessels are dilated to promote blood flow, thereby preventing economy class syndrome.

  In addition, since the right-foot rubbing body and the left-foot rubbing body are arranged in a C shape in which the distance between the two gradually decreases toward the toe direction or the heel direction, The movement becomes more natural, and the user will not be overly aware that he is using a health device. For this reason, the user naturally moves his / her legs back and forth without being conscious for a long time, and can prevent mental and physical fatigue due to conscious use of the health device for a long time.

  Furthermore, since the base is divided into two so as to be foldable, it can be easily stored or carried without being bulky.

  The health device according to the present invention includes a base that is split into two and is foldable, and a pair of rubbing bodies for a right foot and a left foot that are provided on the base and are in contact with a sole, and a rubbing body for a right foot, The left foot rubbing body is arranged in a letter C shape in which the distance between the two gradually decreases toward the toe direction or the heel direction, and the soles repeat on the toe direction and the heel direction on each rubbing body. The slipperiness in the toe direction and the heel direction is enhanced so that it is easy to slip.

In the health device according to the present invention, the base means a part that is divided into two so as to be foldable and holds a pair of the right and left foot rubbing bodies, and the shape and material thereof are not particularly limited, Further, it may be made of a resin such as wood, ABS resin or fluororesin, a metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, iron or copper, or an elastic body such as styrene butadiene rubber, silicone rubber or fluororubber.
Examples of means for connecting the two divided bases in a foldable manner include a general hinge member and a hinge structure. When the base is made of an elastic body, it may be foldable by locally reducing the thickness and reducing the rigidity.
The right and left foot rubbing bodies are the portions that touch the soles of the right and left feet, respectively, and slide the soles repeatedly toward the toe and sole directions. The material is not particularly limited and can be formed of any natural product or artificial material, or a combination thereof, but from a functional point of view, it has a shape that enhances the slidability in the toe direction and the heel direction, and has friction. It is preferable to form with a material with a small coefficient.
In addition, the right foot rubbing body and the left foot rubbing body may be embedded with a magnetic body so as to generate magnetism, or the surface thereof is coated with a substance that emits negative ions, for example, tourmaline. Also good.

Here, the divided base and the rubbing bodies may be integrally formed of the same material, or may be formed of different materials as separate members.
In addition, when the divided base and each rubbing body are integrally formed of the same material and the friction coefficient of the material is relatively high for lightly sliding the sole, It is preferable to coat the surface of the rubbing body with a material having a small friction coefficient such as a fluororesin.

In the health device according to the present invention, each rubbing body is preferably a semicylindrical shape having a semicircular cross section.
According to such a configuration, since each rubbing body is a semi-cylindrical shape having a semicircular cross section, the sole is repeatedly moved in the toe direction and the heel direction along the surface of each rubbing body. In this case, it is possible to repeatedly move the foot while opening the outer crotch, or to move it repeatedly while closing the foot to the inner crotch, without forcing the user to make one fixed posture. A variety of postures can be allowed according to the user's preference.
In addition, although each sliding body enables various attitude | positions, so that the height with respect to a base is high, depending on the environment to be used, it cannot be said that it is generally so good that height is high. Therefore, the height of each rubbing body relative to the base may be configured to be adjustable.

In the health device according to the present invention, each rubbing body may have a plurality of ridges extending on the surface along the toe direction and the heel direction.
According to such a configuration, since a shape having a specific direction that makes the soles slip easily only in the toe direction and the heel direction is formed on the surface of each rubbing body, the soles are formed in the toe direction and the heel direction. When repeatedly moving to the foot, it is difficult for the sole to slip off from each rubbing body, and an appropriate stimulus can be given to the sole.

In the health device according to the present invention, each rubbing body may be provided with a plurality of thread bodies along the surface thereof.
According to such a configuration, when the sole is repeatedly moved in the toe direction and the heel direction, an appropriate stimulus can be given to the sole by the protrusion on each rubbing body formed by the thread body. .

In the health device according to the present invention, a plurality of rolling elements may be rotatably mounted on the surface of each rubbing body.
According to such a configuration, when the sole is repeatedly moved in the toe direction and the heel direction, the rolling element is driven and rotated along with the movement of the sole so that the sole can be repeatedly moved very lightly. Therefore, the tiredness is not felt even when used for a long time, and moreover, a moderate stimulus can be given to the sole by the protrusion formed by the rolling elements.

In the health device according to the present invention, each rubbing body may be formed by vertically dividing natural bamboo or wood, or may be formed of a resin molded product imitating vertically divided natural bamboo or wood. .
In particular, natural bamboo is relatively cheap and easy to procure.Furthermore, its surface has a small coefficient of friction, and the protrusions on the nodes can give moderate stimulation to the soles. It is very suitable as a material for the rubbing body. In addition, when using wood, for example, plum trees, especially plum groves can be suitably used. The plum branch of plum is rich in elasticity and has the advantage of being difficult to crack.
In addition, when a resin molded product simulating natural bamboo or wood is used, mass production is easier than when natural bamboo or wood is used, and a certain quality can be supplied at low cost. It becomes like this.
When each rubbing body is made of a resin molded product, it is preferable that at least the surface of each rubbing body is formed of a fluororesin having a small friction coefficient.

In the health device according to the present invention, each rubbing body is composed of a plurality of thread bodies extending along the toe direction and the heel direction, and a pair of stretching members that fix both ends of the thread body and stretch the thread body. May be.
According to such a structure, since each rubbing body is comprised with a thread-like body, weight reduction of a health appliance can be achieved and it becomes easy to carry.

Further, in the above-described configuration in which each rubbing body is composed of a plurality of filaments and a pair of stretching members, each sliding body has a lock means for selectively maintaining a partially opened state, The member may be pivotally supported so as to be axially rotatable with respect to the base.
According to such a configuration, since the stretching member is pivotally supported on the base so as to be pivotable, when the base is opened and the locking means is operated, the pair of stretching members are automatically placed on the base. The filamentous body is automatically and strongly stretched by the pair of stretching members that get up and rise.
On the other hand, when the action of the locking means of the base is solved and the base is folded, the tension state of the filamentous body is automatically loosened and automatically accommodated in the base by the own weight of the filamentous body and each stretching member. .
For this reason, it can be stored in a very compact and smart manner, and in combination with the above-described effect of reducing the weight, it is possible to provide a health appliance suitable for carrying.

In the health device according to the present invention, the base may have fixing means for fixing the base to the non-moving object.
According to such a configuration, when the foot sole is repeatedly moved in the toe direction and the heel direction, the health appliance can be prevented from being displaced due to friction between the sole and each rubbing body. Can be provided.

  For example, when the health device according to the present invention is placed on the floor mat of the driver's seat of a four-wheeled vehicle that is forced to have the same posture for a long time, by fixing the health device to the driver seat by the fixing means, The health device can be prevented from slipping and getting under the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal, and the health device according to the present invention can be used safely in a driving vehicle.

  In addition, when the health device according to the present invention is placed on the carpet of an aircraft in which the same posture is forced for a long time, the health device is displaced on the carpet by fixing the health device on the carpet by a fixing means. It can be prevented from moving and can be used safely and comfortably on board.

In addition, as a concrete fixing means, for example, one comprising a belt with adjustable length attached to both edges of the base and hooks attached to the tips of both belts, both edges of the base Consists of a belt with adjustable length and a pair of male and female attachments and female attachments attached to the tips of both belts, or a velcro seat attached to the back of the base Can be mentioned.
Note that. The four-wheeled vehicle driver's seat and the aircraft cabin were taken as examples. Of course, in addition to the four-wheeled vehicle and aircraft cabin, it can be used and used in all environments such as trains, offices, and homes. Is not limited.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on embodiments shown in the drawings. In addition, in the several Example demonstrated below, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated to the same member.

Example 1
Based on FIGS. 1-4, the health instrument by Example 1 of this invention is demonstrated. 1 is a perspective view of a health device according to Example 1, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the health device shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the health device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which is using the health appliance by 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the health device 1 according to the first embodiment is generally divided into two foldable bases 2, and a pair of right foot sliding bodies provided on the bases 2 and in contact with the soles. 3a and left foot rubbing body 3b, the right foot rubbing body 3a and the left foot rubbing body 3b are arranged in a square shape in which the distance between the two gradually decreases in the toe direction or the heel direction, And it is comprised so that the slipperiness to a toe direction and a heel direction may be improved so that a sole may be easily slipped on each rubbing body 3a, 3b toward a toe direction and a heel direction.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the base 2 is a plate-like body made of wood having a thickness T of 23 mm, a width W of 385 mm, and a length L of 400 mm, and is vertically divided into two at the center in the width direction. The two hinges 5 mounted on the back side are rotatably connected.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the base 2, a semi-cylindrical right foot slide having a height H of about 60 mm formed by vertically dividing a natural bamboo having a diameter of about 12 cm into two. The rubbing body 3a and the left foot rubbing body 3b are bonded with an adhesive made of vinyl acetate so as to have a square shape with a narrower interval in the toe direction.

On the surfaces of the right foot rubbing body 3a and the left foot rubbing body 3b, a plurality of elongated protrusions 4 formed by vertically splitting natural bamboo are adhesives made of vinyl acetate along the toe direction and the heel direction. It is glued with.
Nodes are formed in the ridge body 4 in some places, and as shown in FIG. 4, the user P in a sitting state touches his / her sole on each of the rubbing bodies 3a and 3b in the toe direction and the heel direction. When it is repeatedly moved, the node gives moderate stimulation to the sole of the user P. However, unlike the conventional health device, the node does not give strong stimulation to the acupuncture points of the sole. It does not feel pain, does not feel uncomfortable even when used for a long time, and can feel a comfortable moderate stimulus.

In addition, since natural bamboo has a small coefficient of friction, the user P can repeatedly move the sole along the ridge 4 with a light force without much awareness. As a result, the user P continues to move his / her foot back and forth while sitting down, and can prevent the congestion and swelling of the foot.
As described above, the right-foot rubbing body 3a and the left-foot rubbing body 3b are provided in a C shape in which the widths of both are gradually narrowed toward the toe direction. You can keep moving your legs back and forth with a very natural feeling without having a special awareness of using.
Further, since the plurality of protrusions 4 mounted along the toe direction and the heel direction make it easy to slip only in the toe direction and the heel direction, the soles that are repeatedly moved are displaced from the rubbing body 4. It has become difficult.

  In the first embodiment, wood is used as the material for the base 2, and natural bamboo is used as the material for each of the rubbing bodies 3a and 3b and the protruding body 4. Of course, artificial materials such as resin, metal, and elastic body are used. May be produced.

Example 2
A health appliance according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a health device according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the health device 21 according to the second embodiment is provided along the surfaces of the right foot rubbing body 3 a and the left foot rubbing body 3 b instead of the protrusion 4 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. Thus, the filaments 24 are bonded so as to draw a lattice pattern. The filamentous body consists of No. 100 fishing line. Other configurations are the same as those of the health appliance 1 according to the first embodiment.
Protrusions formed by the filaments 24 can give an appropriate stimulus to the sole when the sitting user P (see FIG. 4) repeatedly moves the sole in the toe direction and the heel direction.

Example 3
A health appliance according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the health device according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the health device according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the health device 31 according to the third embodiment includes a right-foot rubbing body 33 a and a left-foot rubbing body 33 b instead of the protrusion 4 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. A plurality of rolling elements 34 are rotatably provided on the surface.
The divided base 32a and the right foot rubbing body 33a, and the divided base 32b and the left foot rubbing body 33b are integrally formed of ABS resin having excellent strength, and the rolling element 34 has a small friction coefficient. It is a spherical body with a diameter of 10 mm formed by a fluororesin. The divided bases 32a and 32b are rotatably connected by passing a metal shaft 36 through a hinge structure (not shown) formed in a ring shape.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a hemispherical concave portion (not shown) having a diameter of 11 mm is formed on the surface of the right-foot rubbing body 33a and the left-foot rubbing body 33b at a location where the rolling element 34 is accommodated. The rolling element 34 is accommodated in the recess, and a retaining member 35 divided in a semicircular shape is bonded to the periphery of the recess. Other configurations are the same as those of the health appliance 1 according to the first embodiment.

By providing the plurality of rolling elements 34, when the sole is repeatedly moved in the toe direction and the heel direction, the rolling element 34 is rotated following the movement of the sole so that the sole is repetitively moved very lightly. be able to.
For this reason, even if it is used for a long time, it does not feel tired, and furthermore, a moderate stimulus can be given to the sole by the protrusion formed by the rolling element 34.
Each rolling element 34 may be embedded with a magnetic substance so as to generate magnetism, or the surface thereof may be coated with tourmaline so as to emit negative ions.

Example 4
A health appliance according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a health device according to the fourth embodiment, FIG. 9 is a plan view of the health device shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 illustrates a state in which the health device according to the fourth embodiment is used in a driver seat of a four-wheeled vehicle. It is explanatory drawing.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the health device 41 according to the fourth embodiment is a belt member whose length can be adjusted at both edges of the base 42 with respect to the health device 1 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. 46a and 46b are attached, the male attachment / detachment tool 47a and the female attachment / detachment tool 47b are attached to the tips of the belt members 46a and 46b, respectively, and the corner edge on the toe side of the base 42 is cut. Other configurations are the same as those of the health appliance 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the health device 41 according to the fourth embodiment can be used in the driver seat of the four-wheeled vehicle A. That is, by rotating the belt members 46a and 46b to the rear side of the driver seat S and fitting the male attachment / detachment tool 47a and the female attachment / detachment tool 47b on the rear side of the driver seat S, the health appliance moves on the floor mat F. To prevent that. Further, by cutting the toe side corner edge of the base 42, consideration is given so that the accelerator pedal AP or brake pedal (not shown) and the base 42 do not interfere with each other.

Driver D can feel moderate stimulation on the sole of the foot by repeatedly moving the sole in the toe direction and the heel direction when waiting for traffic lights and traffic jams, and can move the foot back and forth, causing congestion and swelling of the foot. Can be prevented.
Further, in a situation where the state of low stimulation lasts for a long time, such as when driving on an expressway, and it is easy to feel sleepy, the left foot, which is not necessary for driving, is repeatedly moved on the health device 41, so that moderate stimulation is achieved. As well as continuing to receive the movement, you will have a sense of movement to move your feet and prevent you from falling asleep.

Example 5
A health appliance according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the health device according to the fifth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the health device 51 according to the fifth embodiment is obtained by attaching a velcro sheet 58 to the back side of the base 52 with respect to the health device 1 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 1). Other configurations are the same as those of the health appliance 1 according to the first embodiment.

  When the health appliance 51 according to the fifth embodiment is used in an aircraft or the like in which the same posture is forced for a long time, the velcro sheet 58 attached to the back side of the base 52 is attached to the carpet, whereby the health appliance 51 Is prevented from moving on the carpet. Thereby, the user can use the health appliance 51 safely and comfortably. Of course, the present invention is not limited to an aircraft, and may be used on an indoor carpet.

Example 6
A health appliance according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a health device according to Example 6. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, a health device 61 according to Example 6 is No. 100 fishing line stretched along a toe direction and a heel direction on a container-like base 62 made of a molded product of ABS resin. A right foot rubbing body 63a and a left foot rubbing body 63b are respectively formed by a plurality of filaments 64 made of In addition, a fishing line having a small friction coefficient with a fluorine coating is used.
Each filament 64 is fixed to semicircular stretching members 65a and 65b, both ends of which are pivotally supported at both ends of the base 62, respectively, the base 62 is opened, and the lock member 66 is attached to the base. When it is engaged with the boss 62a formed on 62, it is automatically strongly stretched. Conversely, when the lock member 66 and the boss 62a are disengaged and the base 62 is closed, the thread 64 is automatically stretched. The loose filamentous body 64 and the stretching members 65a and 65b are accommodated in the container-like base 62 by their own weight.

The health appliance 61 according to the sixth embodiment is very lightweight because the base 62 is formed of ABS resin, and the right foot sliding body 63a and the left foot sliding body 63b are formed of the filamentous body 64. Further, by folding the base 62, the right foot rubbing body 63a and the left foot rubbing body 63b are automatically housed in the base 62, so that the base foot 62 can be compactly and smartly housed.
For this reason, it is very convenient for portable use, and can be suitably used in all environments such as four-wheeled vehicles, aircraft cabins, train cabins, offices, and homes.
The filamentous body 64 is not necessarily limited to a fishing line, and a filamentous body having irregularities formed on the surface thereof may be used.

It is a perspective view of the health appliance by Example 1 of this invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the health device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the health device shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the user is using the health appliance by Example 1. FIG. It is a perspective view of the health device by Example 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the health device by Example 3 of this invention. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of the health instrument shown by FIG. It is a perspective view of the health device by Example 4 of this invention. FIG. 9 is a plan view of the health device shown in FIG. 8. It is explanatory drawing explaining the state which uses the health appliance by Example 4 of this invention in the driver's seat of a four-wheeled vehicle. It is a rear view of the health device by Example 5 of this invention. It is a perspective view of the health device by Example 6 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 ... health appliances 2, 32, 42, 52, 62 ... base 62a ... boss 3a, 33a, 63a ... right foot rubbing body 3b, 33b, 63b ... left foot rubbing body 4 ... ridge 24, 64 ... thread-like body 34 ... rolling element 35 ... retaining member 36 ... shaft 46a, 46b ... Belt member 47a ... Male attachment / detachment tool 47b ... Female attachment / detachment tool 58 ... Velcro seat 65a, 65b ... Stretch member 66 ... Lock member A ... Automobile AP ... Accelerator pedal D・ ・ Driver P ・ ・ ・ User S ・ ・ ・ Driver seat

Claims (9)

  A foldable base that is divided into two parts and a pair of a right-foot rubbing body and a left-foot rubbing body that are provided on the base and are in contact with the sole; a right-foot rubbing body and a left-foot rubbing body, It is arranged in the shape of a letter C in which the distance between the two gradually becomes narrower toward the toe direction or the heel direction, and the sole is easily slipped repeatedly on the rubbing body toward the toe direction and the heel direction. A health device characterized by enhanced sliding in the toe direction and the heel direction.   2. The health device according to claim 1, wherein each rubbing body has a semi-cylindrical shape having a semicircular cross section.   The health device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each rubbing body has a plurality of protrusions extending along the toe direction and the heel direction on the surface thereof.   The health device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each rubbing body is provided with a plurality of filaments along its surface.   The health device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of rolling elements are rotatably mounted on the surface of each rubbing body.   3. Each rubbing body is formed by vertically dividing natural bamboo or wood, or a resin molded product imitating vertically divided natural bamboo or wood. Health appliances.   2. The health device according to claim 1, wherein each rubbing body includes a plurality of thread bodies extending along the toe direction and the heel direction, and a pair of stretching members that fix the both ends of the thread body and stretch the thread body. .   The base is in the shape of a container and has locking means for selectively maintaining a partially opened state, and each tension member is pivotally supported with respect to the base so that the shaft can rotate. Item 8. A health device according to Item 7.   The health device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the base has fixing means for fixing the base to a non-moving object.

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