JP2009183625A - Carbon dioxide pressure bathing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carbon dioxide pressure bathing apparatus which makes the skin of a living body efficiently absorb even a small amount of carbon dioxide, and has a covering wear of simple structure. <P>SOLUTION: The carbon dioxide pressure bathing apparatus for accelerating blood circulation by bringing the carbon dioxide of a concentration at or above a prescribed value into contact with the skin of a human body includes: a carbon dioxide supply unit 1 for supplying the gaseous mixture of the carbon dioxide and steam; a compressed air supply unit 2; a first covering wear 3A for forming a sealed layer 4 connected to the carbon dioxide supply unit 1 through a connector 6 and filled with the gaseous mixture supplied from the carbon dioxide supply unit 1 for bringing the gaseous mixture into direct contact with the skin of the human body; and a second covering wear 3B for forming a sealed layer 5 connected to the compressed air supply unit 2 through a connector 7 and filled with compressed air supplied from the compressed air supply unit 2 on the outer side of the first covering wear 3A. The carbon dioxide is brought into contact with the skin of the human body by the compressed air at or above a prescribed pressure value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide pressure bath device for expanding blood vessels and improving blood circulation by bringing carbon dioxide gas into direct contact with the skin of a living body, and in particular, carbon dioxide gas is compressed to a predetermined pressure value by compressed air. The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus that improves the absorption efficiency of carbon dioxide from the skin by bringing it into contact with the skin of the living body.

Conventionally, when carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide; CO ₂ ) is absorbed from the skin of a living body, it is known to dilate blood vessels. Carbon dioxide gas penetrates subcutaneously just by touching the skin, dilates blood vessels at the penetration site and improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart burden, improves metabolism, pain substances and Exhibits various physiological effects such as promoting the elimination of waste products.

  For this reason, carbon dioxide baths have been used for the treatment of hypertension, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, etc., and in recent years, carbon dioxide gas is used not only for medical purposes but also for promoting health and promoting beauty by promoting blood circulation. Has gained widespread attention.

  The most widely used example of the prior art for absorbing carbon dioxide by the human body is a bath agent that generates carbon dioxide by being poured into hot water in a bathtub. When bathing agent is put in hot water, carbon dioxide gas trapped in the bathing agent is bubbled and generated in hot water, and part of it dissolves in hot water and comes into contact with the skin of the person taking the bath. In this way, carbon dioxide gas penetrates from the skin into the body to exert the physiological effects as described above.

  Furthermore, a carbon dioxide bathing device is known as a conventional technique for bringing more carbon dioxide into contact with the human body (for example, Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3).

  This type of device is a device for dissolving carbon dioxide gas in water at a high concentration. Patent Document 1 includes a carbon dioxide gas bath dissolving part 2 and a carbon dioxide diffusion device 1 having micropores 4. In both of the micro holes 3 installed between the dissolution unit 2 and the diffusion device 1 and the micro holes 4 provided in the diffusion device unit, the bubbles of carbon dioxide gas become very small, and the area where the carbon dioxide gas contacts the bathtub water. Carbon dioxide gas diffusion device for bathing agents that greatly expands the contact time and prevents the bathing agent from rising due to bubbles around the bathing agent, and allows the bathing agent to continuously dissipate carbon dioxide in the bath water until the end. Is disclosed.

  Further, in Cited Document 2 and Cited Document 3, a fine bubble is formed so that a carbon dioxide generator is connected to the bathtub and a large amount of carbon dioxide supplied from the carbon dioxide generator is actively dissolved in the bathtub water in the bathtub. A microbubble generator for bathtubs and a shower bath apparatus combined with carbon dioxide gas are disclosed.

The inventor connects carbon dioxide supply means for supplying carbon dioxide in a state in which water vapor is contained, compressed air supply means, the carbon dioxide supply means and the compressed air supply means via a connector. And two layers forming a hermetic layer for sealing the compressed air supplied from the compressed air supply means while bringing the mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means into direct contact with the human skin. A carbon dioxide pressure bath device (Patent Document 4) has been proposed so far, which is characterized in that it comprises carbon dioxide and is made to contact the skin of the human body at a predetermined pressure value or higher with the compressed air. ing.
JP 2006-20985 A JP 2007-159902 A JP 2005-168859 A Japanese Patent Application No. 2007-179368

  However, all of the known techniques described in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3 try to absorb carbon dioxide from human skin by dissolving carbon dioxide in bath water during bathing. In spite of the large amount of carbon dioxide consumed, there was a problem that the absorption rate of carbon dioxide from the skin was not high. Moreover, the use was limited at the time of bathing.

  On the other hand, the carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus of Patent Document 4 proposed by the present inventor efficiently absorbs carbon dioxide from the skin by bringing carbon dioxide contained in water vapor into contact with the skin at a predetermined pressure value or higher. However, the structure is very complicated because of the two layers of coating wear. For this reason, there is a problem that the manufacturing process of the covering wear is complicated, and the manufacturing cost is increased accordingly.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and even a small amount of carbon dioxide gas can be efficiently absorbed from the skin of a living body, and the manufacturing process can be simplified by simplifying the structure. An object of the present invention is to provide a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus capable of reducing the manufacturing cost and manufacturing cost.

  For this reason, the present invention is an apparatus for expanding blood vessels and improving blood circulation by bringing carbon dioxide gas having a concentration equal to or higher than a predetermined value into contact with the skin of a human body, in a state where carbon dioxide is included in water vapor. The carbon dioxide supply means to be supplied, the compressed air supply means, and the carbon dioxide supply means are connected via a connector, and are filled with a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means. A first covering ware forming a hermetic layer for directly contacting a mixed gas of gas and water vapor with the skin of a human body, and a compression connected to the compressed air supply means via a connector and supplied from the compressed air supply means A second covering wear forming an air-filled sealing layer on the outside of the first covering wear, and the carbon dioxide gas is applied to the human skin at a predetermined pressure value or more by the compressed air. There is provided a carbon dioxide pressure bath device which is characterized by causing tactile.

  The present invention is also an apparatus for expanding blood vessels and improving blood circulation by bringing carbon dioxide gas having a concentration equal to or higher than a predetermined value into contact with the skin of an animal, and supplying carbon dioxide in a state where carbon dioxide is included in water vapor. The carbon dioxide supply means, the compressed air supply means, and the carbon dioxide supply means are connected via a connector, and are filled with a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means. A first covering ware forming a hermetic layer for directly bringing the mixed gas of water vapor into contact with the skin of the animal, and a compressed air supplied from the compressed air supplying means connected to the compressed air supplying means via a connector; A second covering wear that forms a sealing layer to be filled on the outside of the first covering wear, and the carbon dioxide gas is brought into contact with the animal skin at a predetermined pressure value or more by the compressed air. There is provided a carbon dioxide pressure bath device which is characterized in Rukoto.

  Thus, in this carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus, the compressed air layer formed in the second coating wear is directly applied to the human or animal body in the mixed gas layer of carbon dioxide and water vapor formed in the first coating wear. Since the mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor in contact with the skin is pressed against the skin at a constant pressure, the permeability of carbon dioxide from the skin is remarkably improved. Further, since it is not necessary to increase the pressure of the mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor, a large amount of carbon dioxide is not required, and carbon dioxide can be used efficiently. Furthermore, since the first covering wear and the second covering wear are formed separately, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Further, the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath device of the present invention can be applied not only to the human body but also to animals (for example, racehorses, pets, etc.).

  Here, the compressed air supply means may constantly pressurize with the compressed air, but may perform interval pressurization that repeatedly pressurizes and depressurizes the compressed air at predetermined time intervals. Needless to say, it is possible to increase the permeability of carbon dioxide gas from the skin by constantly applying pressure, but if the pressure is applied at intervals, the permeability can be further improved.

  By the way, the carbon dioxide gas supply device used in the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus includes a carbon dioxide gas insertion portion into which a carbon dioxide gas cylinder filled with carbon dioxide gas is inserted, and a water storage portion for receiving water, and the carbon dioxide gas in the carbon dioxide gas cylinder. Is produced in the form of fine-sized bubbles and discharged into the water reservoir, thereby obtaining a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor.

  The temperature of the water in the carbon dioxide supply device is set to 40 to 70 degrees Celsius, so that the skin can be warmed and blood circulation can be improved by itself as in the case of bathing. Moreover, if any one or more of the complex of vitamin E, vitamin C, photocatalyst and apatite, and cyclodextrin is contained in this water, specific effects such as blood circulation promotion and sterilization can be further added. it can.

  The compressed air supply means is provided with a heater means, and it is also possible to supply hot air or cold air by turning on / off the heater means.

  The air pressure supplied from the compressed air supply means is 1.2 to 2.5 atmospheres. Thereby, the pressure massage effect with respect to the skin by compressed air can also be exhibited.

  For this reason, the compressed air supply means includes (1) a compressed air cylinder, (2) an electrically driven compressor, or (3) a manual bag-like pneumatic device (for example, a manual air bag used in a sphygmomanometer or Use a stepping type pneumatic device that puts air into the bag.

  By the way, the first covering wear and the second covering wear cover the lower body of the human body and the lower body covering the lower limbs, the upper body covering including the human abdomen and both upper limbs, and the human body one leg. Various covering wares such as covering ware for one lower limb and covering ware for one upper limb wrapping one hand of a human body can be used. These various types of covering wear can be used simultaneously.

  And the first coating wear and the second coating wear are polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, or polytetrafluoroethylene, woven fabric or non-woven fabric. It is formed by any one or a plurality of combinations. Further, the first covering ware and the second covering ware have a string or hook-and-loop fastener tightening means attached to the opening thereof, so that a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor and compressed air can be used in the atmosphere. It is preventing the release to.

  Each connector for receiving the mixed gas from the carbon dioxide supply means and the compressed air from the compressed air supply means provided in the first covering wear and the second covering wear is formed with a tap. A screw-type connector or a fitting connector.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently absorb even a small amount of carbon dioxide from the skin by pressurizing the inner coating ware filled with a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor with compressed air filled in the outer coating ware. It becomes.

  Further, by forming the inner covering wear and the outer covering wear separately, the manufacturing process can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic view of a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus (for the lower body) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the inner covering wear and the outer covering wear. FIG. 2 (a) shows the inner covering wear and FIG. 2 (b) shows the outer covering wear. Further, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part showing the contact relationship between the cross section of the covering wear and the human skin, and FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the carbon dioxide supply device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a carbon dioxide supply apparatus 1 that supplies carbon dioxide in a state of containing water vapor, a compressor 2 that supplies compressed air, and a human body (here Then, for example, the lower body) is covered, and the inner coating ware 3A is filled with a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor, and the mixed gas is brought into contact with and absorbed by the skin at the site and the inner coating ware 3A is filled with compressed air. As a connector for connecting the coating ware 3 comprising the outer coating ware 3B for pressurizing the mixed gas, the carbon dioxide supply device 1 and the inner coating ware 3A, and supplying the mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor into the inner coating ware 3A. Hose 6 and a hose 7 as a connector for connecting the compressor 2 and the outer covering wear 3B and supplying compressed air into the outer covering wear 3B.

  As described above, the covering wear 3 has a shape that covers and wraps the human body (here, the lower body), and includes an inner covering wear 3A and an outer covering wear 3B. The inner covering ware 3A and the outer covering ware 3B are separately formed as shown in FIG. 2, and in use, the inner covering ware 3A and then the outer covering ware 3B are worn in this order. The outer covering wear 3B is formed slightly larger than the inner covering wear 3A. The inner covering wear 3A is provided with a fastening portion 8A that prevents leakage of a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor at an opening for attachment and detachment. Similarly, the outer covering wear 3B is provided with a fastening portion 8B for preventing leakage of compressed air at an opening for attachment and detachment.

  By wearing the inner covering wear 3A and the outer covering wear 3B in this order, the inside of the covering wear 3 has a two-layer structure. The inside of the covering ware 3 is sealed by the above-described fastening portions 8A and 8B, a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor from the carbon dioxide supply device 1 is contained in the inner covering ware 3A, and a compressor is provided in the outer covering ware 3B. Compressed air from 2 is supplied via hoses 6 and 7, respectively. Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, a mixed gas layer 4 of carbon dioxide and water vapor is formed between the inner covering wear 3A and the skin 9, and compressed air is formed between the inner covering wear 3A and the outer covering wear 3B. A pressure layer 5 is formed. The pressurizing layer 5 pressurizes the mixed gas layer 4 of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor from the outside toward the skin 9 to promote absorption of the carbon dioxide gas from the skin 9.

  The fastening portions 8A and 8B provided on the covering wear 3 are made of a stretchable material that fits the body. For example, the fastening portions 8A and 8B are fixed at a position that matches the user's body shape with a hook-and-loop fastener. To seal. Note that the fastening means of the fastening portions 8A and 8B may use a string, rubber, or a combination thereof in addition to the hook-and-loop fastener. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be fixed by the fastening by air pressure.

  The covering wear 3 is made of a non-breathable material (for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, polytetrafluoroethylene, woven fabric or non-woven fabric). Combination).

  In addition, as shown to Fig.2 (a), the inner coating | wearing wear 3A is provided with the connector 6a for connecting the other end of the hose 6 with one end connected to the carbon dioxide supply device 1. As shown in FIG. 2B, the outer covering wear 3 </ b> B is also provided with a connector 7 a for connecting the other end of the hose 7 whose one end is connected to the compressor 2. Further, in the outer covering wear 3B, the hose 6 is penetrated from the outer side to the inner side of the outer covering wear 3B, and the outer covering wear 3B is prevented from leaking after the hose 6 is fixed at a predetermined position. A through connector 6b for sealing the inside of 3B is provided. The through connector 6b may have a structure used for a pipe joint, or may simply seal the inside of the outer covering wear 3B with rubber, string, or a combination thereof. In short, any structure and material may be adopted as long as the hose 6 is passed through the inner covering wear 3A and the inside of the outer covering wear 3B can be sealed. Note that taps are formed at the end portions of the hoses 6 and 7, respectively, and can be connected to the connectors 6a and 7a by a screwing type or a fitting type. In addition, check valves are provided inside the hoses 6 and 7 to prevent the backflow of gas.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the carbon dioxide supply device 1 is a device that obtains a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor by releasing carbon dioxide into warm water. The carbon dioxide supply device 1 has a hot water inlet 12 for injecting hot water 19, a water storage tank 13 for storing hot water 19 injected from the hot water inlet 12, and a needle for opening the carbon dioxide cylinder 17. A carbon dioxide gas insertion portion 14 is provided for discharging the carbon dioxide gas 18 into the hot water 19 in the water storage tank 13, and a mixed gas 20 of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor generated by the carbon dioxide gas 18 being released into the hot water 19 is taken out. And a cap 16 for fixing the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 17 and pressing the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 17 against the carbon dioxide gas insertion portion 14.

  Therefore, first, hot water 19 of about 40 to 70 degrees Celsius is injected into the water storage tank 13 from the hot water inlet 12. Next, the carbon dioxide cylinder 17 is inserted into the carbon dioxide insertion part 14. When the cap 16 is tightened, the carbon dioxide cylinder 17 is pushed down. When the cap 16 is completely tightened, the carbon dioxide cylinder 17 is opened by a needle provided in the carbon dioxide insertion portion 14. As a result, the carbon dioxide gas 18 is vigorously released into the hot water 19. As a result, a mixed gas 20 of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor is generated and supplied from the mixed gas supply port 15 into the inner coating wear 3 </ b> A via the hose 6.

  Here, as described above, carbon dioxide gas has a physiological action of permeating through the skin and expanding blood vessels to promote blood circulation. However, in the present carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus, the carbon dioxide gas is further supplied from the hot water inlet 12. In warm water 19 to be injected into the water storage tank 13, a drug that causes a refreshing action such as menthol, vitamin E that promotes blood circulation, vitamin C that has a beautifying effect, a drug that disinfects bacteria attached to the skin surface, etc. (For example, a complex of photocatalyst and apatite), or cyclodextrin capable of enhancing the pharmacological effect of these drugs or the like can be added to produce a synergistic physiological effect with the physiological action of carbon dioxide gas. .

  The configuration of the carbon dioxide supply device 1 is not limited to the above. For example, a cartridge-type small carbon dioxide cylinder 17 is used here as an example, but instead it is connected to a large commercial gas cylinder or the like via a valve. You may make it do.

  The compressor 2 supplies compressed air to the pressurized layer 5 of the coating wear 3. The compressed air supplied at this time has an air pressure of about 1.2 to 2.5 atmospheres. The pressurization with the compressed air from the compressor 2 may be always performed, but the effect can be further enhanced by pressurization at intervals in which pressurization and depressurization are repeated every predetermined time. The interval interval at this time is preferably several seconds to several tens of seconds.

  A compressed air cylinder is preferably used as the compressor 2, but a household futon dryer or the like may be used as long as it is easily used at home. Moreover, it is preferable that the compressor 2 can supply warm air or cold air with a heater.

  In the above embodiment, only the lower body is targeted. However, by changing the shape of the covering ware, various portions of carbon dioxide gas pressure baths are possible.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus (for upper body) according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus intended for the upper body carbon dioxide gas pressure bath will be described. In FIG. 5, parts having the same configuration as in FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the covering ware 30 includes an inner covering ware 30A and an outer covering ware 30B. The inner covering ware 30A and the outer covering ware 30B are formed separately, and in use, they are worn in the order of the inner covering ware 30A and then the outer covering ware 30B. The outer covering wear 30B is formed slightly larger than the inner covering wear 30A. A mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is supplied from the carbon dioxide supply device 1 into the inner coating wear 30A, and then compressed air is supplied from the compressor 2 into the outer coating wear 30B. As a result, a mixed gas layer 31 of carbon dioxide and water vapor is formed between the inner covering wear 30A and the skin, and a pressurized layer 32 made of compressed air is formed between the inner covering wear 30A and the outer covering wear 30B. The pressurizing layer 32 pressurizes the mixed gas layer 31 of carbon dioxide and water vapor from the outside toward the skin, and promotes absorption of carbon dioxide from the skin.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the covering ware 30 has a shape that covers the entire upper body. Fastening portions 33 (33A, 33B) are provided in the inner covering wear 30A and the outer covering wear 30B, respectively, in the opening of the waist, and are fastened to fit the body at a position that matches the user's body shape. Prevent leakage. In addition, a fastening portion 34 (34A, 34B) that facilitates attachment and detachment and prevents gas leakage is also provided at the neck opening. These fastening portions 33 and 34 are preferably constituted by a strap, rubber, or a combination thereof in addition to a hook-and-loop fastener. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be fixed by the fastening by air pressure.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a carbon dioxide pressure bath device (for one leg) according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, a carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus for the purpose of a carbon dioxide pressure bath for one leg will be described. In FIG. 6, parts having the same configuration as in FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the covering wear 40 includes an inner covering wear 40 </ b> A and an outer covering wear 40 </ b> B. The inner covering wear 40A and the outer covering wear 40B are formed separately, and are worn in the order of the inner covering wear 40A and then the outer covering wear 40B in use. The outer covering wear 40B is formed slightly larger than the inner covering wear 40A. A mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is supplied from the carbon dioxide supply device 1 into the inner coating wear 40A, and then compressed air is supplied from the compressor 2 into the outer coating wear 40B. As a result, a mixed gas layer 41 of carbon dioxide and water vapor is formed between the inner covering wear 40A and the skin, and a pressurized layer 42 made of compressed air is formed between the inner covering wear 40A and the outer covering wear 40B. The pressurizing layer 42 pressurizes the mixed gas layer 41 of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor from the outside toward the skin, and promotes absorption of the carbon dioxide gas from the skin.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the covering wear 40 has a shape that covers and wraps one leg. Fastening portions 43 (43A, 43B) are provided in the inner thigh wear 40A and the outer cover wear 40B, respectively, in the thigh opening, and are fastened so as to fit the body at a position that matches the body shape of the user. Prevent gas leakage. The fastening portion 43 is preferably constituted by a string, rubber, or a combination thereof in addition to a hook-and-loop fastener. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be fixed by the fastening by air pressure.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a carbon dioxide pressure bath device (for one upper limb) according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, a carbon dioxide pressure bath device for the purpose of a carbon dioxide pressure bath for one upper limb will be described. In FIG. 7, parts having the same configuration as in FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the covering wear 50 includes an inner covering wear 50A and an outer covering wear 50B. The inner covering ware 50A and the outer covering ware 50B are formed separately, and in use, they are worn in the order of the inner covering ware 50A and then the outer covering ware 50B. The outer covering wear 50B is formed slightly larger than the inner covering wear 50A. A mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is supplied from the carbon dioxide supply device 1 into the inner coating wear 50A, and then compressed air is supplied from the compressor 2 into the outer coating wear 50B. As a result, a mixed gas layer 51 of carbon dioxide and water vapor is formed between the inner covering wear 50A and the skin, and a pressurized layer 52 made of compressed air is formed between the inner covering wear 50A and the outer covering wear 50B. The pressurizing layer 52 pressurizes the mixed gas layer 51 of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor from the outside toward the skin, and promotes absorption of the carbon dioxide gas from the skin.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the covering wear 50 has a shape that covers and wraps one upper limb. Fastening portions 53 (53A, 53B) are provided in the inner armor wear 50A and the outer armor wear 50B, respectively, at the opening of the upper arm, and are fastened so as to fit the body at a position that matches the body shape of the user. Prevent gas leakage. The fastening portion 53 is preferably constituted by a string, rubber, or a combination thereof in addition to a hook-and-loop fastener. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be fixed by the fastening by air pressure.

  In FIG. 7 (a), the compressor 2 is arranged as the compressed air supply means as in the other embodiments, but in FIG. 7 (b), instead of this, a bag-shaped air balloon 54 is used as a manual pneumatic device. Is arranged. This air balloon 54 has a configuration similar to that of a pressurizing air balloon of a manual blood pressure monitor, for example. It is made of rubber or the like, and can be easily pressurized by manually supplying air into the pressure layer 52.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, a frame for adjusting the pressure is provided outside the pressure layer of the covering wear. In FIG. 8, parts having the same configuration as in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the covering wear 60 is composed of an inner covering wear 60A and an outer covering wear 60B. The inner covering wear 60A and the outer covering wear 60B are formed separately, and in use, the inner covering wear 60A and then the outer covering wear 60B are worn in this order. The outer covering wear 60B is slightly larger than the inner covering wear 60A. Further, a frame 64 for pressure adjustment is provided on the outer surface of the outer covering wear 60B. A mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is supplied from the carbon dioxide supply device 1 into the inner coating wear 60A, and then compressed air is supplied from the compressor 2 into the outer coating wear 60B. As a result, a mixed gas layer 61 of carbon dioxide and water vapor is formed between the inner covering wear 60A and the skin, and a pressurized layer 62 made of compressed air is formed between the inner covering wear 60A and the outer covering wear 60B. The pressurizing layer 62 pressurizes the mixed gas layer 61 of carbon dioxide and water vapor from the outside toward the skin, and promotes absorption of the carbon dioxide from the skin.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the opening of the covering garment 60 is provided with a fastening portion 63 (63A, 63B) on each of the inner covering ware 60A and the outer covering ware 60B. Secure to fit to prevent gas leakage.

  Here, the frame 64 is made of, for example, nylon resin or the like, and is configured to be wound around and fixed to the outer side of the outer covering wear 60B in a ring shape or a spiral shape. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, for one leg, the frame 64 is formed in accordance with the approximate shape of the body, such as the radius of the ring or spiral of the frame 64 decreasing from the thigh to the ankle. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pressure of the pressurizing layer 62 from going outward and to pressurize uniformly according to the general shape of the body, so that the absorption efficiency of carbon dioxide into the skin can be further improved. .

  In addition, although embodiment mentioned so far has demonstrated the object which performs a carbon dioxide pressure bath as a human body, this invention is not restricted to this, It is good also considering an animal as the object. Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of targeting animals will be described.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Here, a horse will be described as an example of an animal to be subjected to a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath. In FIG. 9, parts having the same configuration as in FIG.

  In FIG. 9, the covering wear 70 includes an inner covering wear 70A and an outer covering wear 70B. The inner covering ware 70A and the outer covering ware 70B are formed separately, and in use, the inner covering ware 70A and then the outer covering ware 70B are attached in this order. The outer covering wear 70B is formed slightly larger than the inner covering wear 70A. A mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is supplied from the carbon dioxide supply device 1 into the inner coating wear 70A, and then compressed air is supplied from the compressor 2 into the outer coating wear 70B. As a result, a mixed gas layer 31 of carbon dioxide and water vapor is formed between the inner covering wear 70A and the horse skin, and a pressurized layer 72 made of compressed air is formed between the inner covering wear 70A and the outer covering wear 70B. The The pressurizing layer 72 pressurizes the mixed gas layer 71 of carbon dioxide and water vapor from the outside toward the skin, and promotes the absorption of carbon dioxide from the skin of the horse.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, the covering wear 70 has a shape that covers the entire hind legs of the horse. At the crotch opening, a fastening portion 73 (73A, 73B) is provided in each of the inner covering wear 70A and the outer covering wear 70B, and is fixed so as to fit the body at a position that matches the body shape and gas leaks. prevent. Each of these fastening portions 73 is preferably constituted by a string, rubber, or a combination thereof in addition to a hook-and-loop fastener. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be fixed by the fastening by air pressure.

  Thus, the carbon dioxide pressure bath device of the present invention can be applied not only to the human body but also to animals (for example, racehorses, pets, etc.).

  As described above, according to the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus of the present invention, in addition to being able to efficiently absorb a small amount of carbon dioxide gas from the skin of a living body by pressurization, the structure of the covering ware is simple, and its manufacture It is possible to simplify the process and reduce the manufacturing cost.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Based on the meaning of this invention, various deformation | transformation are possible, These are excluded from the scope of the present invention. is not.

  The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide pressure bath device for expanding blood vessels and improving blood circulation by bringing carbon dioxide gas into direct contact with the skin of a living body, and in particular, carbon dioxide gas is compressed to a predetermined pressure value by compressed air. The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus that improves the absorption efficiency of carbon dioxide from the skin by being brought into contact with the skin of a living body, and has industrial applicability.

1 is an overall schematic diagram of a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath device (for lower body) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which each shows the structure of the inner side coating | wearing wear and the outer side coating | wearing wear of the carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus (for lower body) which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a principal part enlarged view which shows the contact relationship of the cross section of the coating | wearing wear of the carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and skin. It is a schematic diagram of the carbon dioxide supply device of the carbon dioxide pressure bath device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus (for upper body) which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus (for one leg) according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of the carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus (for one upper limb) according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus (with a frame) concerning a 5th embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus (for horses) concerning the 6th embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Carbon dioxide supply device 2 Compressor 3, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 Coating ware 3A, 30A, 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A Inner coating ware 3B, 30B, 40B, 50B, 60B, 70B Outer coating ware 4, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71 Carbon dioxide and water vapor mixed gas layers 5, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72 Pressurized layers 6, 7 Hose 6a, 7a Connector 6b Through connectors 8A, 8B, 33, 33A, 33B, 34, 34A, 34B, 43, 43A, 43B, 53, 53A, 53B, 63A, 63B, 73, 73A, 73B Fastening part 9 Skin 12 Hot water inlet 13 Water storage tank 14 Carbon dioxide insertion part 15 Mixing Gas supply port 16 Cap 17 Carbon dioxide cylinder 18 Carbon dioxide 19 Hot water 20 Mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor 54 Air balloon 64 Beam

Claims (19)

A device for expanding blood vessels and improving blood circulation by bringing carbon dioxide gas having a concentration higher than a predetermined value into contact with human skin,
Carbon dioxide supply means for supplying carbon dioxide in a state of containing water vapor,
Compressed air supply means;
Connected to the carbon dioxide supply means via a connector and filled with a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means, and the mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is brought into direct contact with the human skin. A first covering ware forming a sealing layer;
A second covering ware which is connected to the compressed air supply means via a connector and forms a sealing layer filled with the compressed air supplied from the compressed air supplying means on the outside of the first covering ware;
Consisting of
A carbon dioxide gas pressure bath device, wherein the carbon dioxide gas is brought into contact with the human skin at a predetermined pressure value or more by the compressed air. A device for expanding blood vessels and improving blood circulation by bringing carbon dioxide gas having a concentration higher than a predetermined value into contact with the skin of an animal,
Carbon dioxide supply means for supplying carbon dioxide in a state of containing water vapor,
Compressed air supply means;
Connected to the carbon dioxide supply means via a connector and filled with a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means, and the mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor is brought into direct contact with the skin of the animal. A first covering ware forming a sealing layer;
A second covering ware which is connected to the compressed air supply means via a connector and forms a sealing layer filled with the compressed air supplied from the compressed air supplying means on the outside of the first covering ware;
Consisting of
A carbon dioxide gas pressure bath device, wherein the carbon dioxide gas is brought into contact with the skin of an animal at a predetermined pressure value or more by the compressed air.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the compressed air supply means constantly pressurizes the compressed air.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the compressed air supply means pressurizes the compressed air at intervals.   The carbon dioxide supply device includes a carbon dioxide gas insertion portion into which a carbon dioxide cylinder filled with carbon dioxide gas is inserted, and a water storage portion that receives water, and the carbon dioxide gas in the carbon dioxide gas cylinder is made into fine-sized bubbles to form the water storage The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a mixed gas of the carbon dioxide gas and water vapor is obtained by discharging the gas into the section.   6. The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the temperature of water in the carbon dioxide supply apparatus is 40 to 70 degrees Celsius.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the water contains one or more of vitamin E, vitamin C, a complex of photocatalyst and apatite, and cyclodextrin.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the compressed air supply means includes a heater means, and supplies hot air or cold air by turning on / off the heater means.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 8, wherein an air pressure supplied from the compressed air supply means is 1.2 to 2.5 atmospheres.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the compressed air supply means includes a compressed air cylinder.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the compressed air supply means includes an electrically driven compressor.   10. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 9, wherein the compressed air supply means includes a manual bag-shaped pneumatic device.   2. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 1, wherein the first covering ware and the second covering ware are covering garments for a lower body that wraps the lower back and both lower limbs of a human body.   2. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 1, wherein the first covering wear and the second covering wear are covering wear for the upper body including an abdomen of a human body and both upper limbs.   2. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 1, wherein the first covering wear and the second covering wear are covering wear for one leg that wraps one leg of a human body.   2. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 1, wherein the first covering wear and the second covering wear are covering wear for one upper limb that wraps one hand of a human body.   The first coating wear and the second coating wear are any of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, or polytetrafluoroethylene, woven fabric or non-woven fabric. The carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus according to any one of claims 2 and 13 to 16, wherein the carbon dioxide pressure bath apparatus is formed of one or a plurality of combinations.   The first covering ware and the second covering ware have a string or hook-and-loop fastener tightening means attached to the opening thereof, whereby a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and water vapor and compressed air into the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 17, wherein the diffusion is prevented.   Each connector for receiving the mixed gas from the carbon dioxide supply means and the compressed air from the compressed air supply means provided in the first covering wear and the second covering wear is formed with a tap. The carbon dioxide pressure bath device according to claim 1, wherein the carbon dioxide pressure bath device is a screw-type connector or a fitting-type connector.

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