JP2010029266A - Pressurized carbon dioxide bathing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pressurized carbon dioxide bathing system which makes a local part of the skin of a human body to absorb carbon dioxide in an optimal condition by controlling the amount, pressure or the like of carbon dioxide. <P>SOLUTION: The system expands the blood vessels and improves blood circulation by bringing a local part of the skin of a human body in contact with carbon dioxide at a predetermined concentration or above. The system comprises a carbon dioxide supplying means 11, a liquid supplying means 21, a carbon dioxide and mist supplying means 31 for turning the liquid supplied from the liquid supplying means 21 into mist and for pressurizing and supplying the mist while including the mist in the carbon dioxide supplied from the carbon dioxide supplying means 11, and a cover member 41 for covering the local part of the skin of the human body and for forming a space enclosing the carbon dioxide and the carbon dioxide mixed with the mist supplied from the carbon dioxide and mist supplying means 31. With such a configuration, the carbon dioxide within the cover member 41 contacts the local part of the skin of the human body at a predetermined pressure level or above. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide pressure bath system for directly bringing carbon dioxide into contact with the skin of the human body to improve blood circulation, and in particular, bringing carbon dioxide into contact with the skin of the human body at a predetermined pressure value or more. The present invention relates to a carbon dioxide pressure bath system that improves the absorption efficiency of carbon dioxide from the skin.

Conventionally, it is known that carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide: CO ₂ ) penetrates the skin of a living body just by touching the skin of the living body and has an action of improving blood circulation by dilating blood vessels at the penetration site. This blood circulation promoting action exerts various physiological effects such as lowering blood pressure, improving metabolism, and promoting the elimination of pain substances and waste products. Therefore, in recent years, carbon dioxide gas has attracted widespread attention not only for medical purposes but also for health promotion and beauty promotion.

As conventional techniques for absorbing carbon dioxide gas locally in a relatively narrow range of the human body, (1) a part of the surface of the human body is attached, a cover that forms a sealed space with the human body surface is attached to the human body, A blood circulation promoting device (for example, Patent Document 1) that performs carbon dioxide bath by introducing carbon dioxide from a carbon dioxide supply means into the space has been disclosed. (2) A carbon dioxide gas pressure bath apparatus comprising at least a carbon dioxide supply means, a pressurizing means, and a covering member for covering the human skin and bringing the carbon dioxide gas into contact with the human skin at a predetermined pressure value or higher. Have been proposed by the present inventors.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 07-171189

  However, the prior arts (1) and (2) described above collectively determine the amount and pressure of carbon dioxide gas introduced into the covering member (cover) and the particle diameter, amount and pressure of mist supplied together with the carbon dioxide gas. The above-mentioned conventional apparatus cannot be managed and optimally controlled.

  In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention provides a carbon dioxide pressure bath system capable of controlling the amount of carbon dioxide, pressure, etc. and absorbing carbon dioxide from the skin of the human body in an optimal state. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention is a system 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 the human body. Means, liquid supply means, carbon dioxide gas and mist supply means for supplying pressure in a state where the liquid supplied from the liquid supply means is mist and is contained in the carbon dioxide gas supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means. A cover member that covers the skin of the human body and forms a space in which the carbon dioxide gas and mist supplied from the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply means are enclosed. The carbon dioxide gas in the cover member is predetermined. A carbon dioxide pressure bath system is provided, which is brought into contact with the skin of the human body at a pressure value equal to or higher than the pressure value.

  Here, the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system of the present invention may further include a pressurizing means for pressurizing the inside of the cover member. At this time, the pressurizing means preferably performs interval pressurization (pulse pressurization).

  The carbon dioxide pressure bath system of the present invention performs a supply control of the carbon dioxide gas, liquid, and mist based on a sensor that measures the supply state of the carbon dioxide gas, liquid, and mist, and a measurement value of the sensor. And a control means.

  Furthermore, the liquid is optimally water. Alternatively, the liquid may be water containing any one or more drugs of menthol, vitamin E, vitamin C, cyclodextrin, a complex of photocatalyst and apatite, hyaluronic acid, and coenzyme Q10.

  The liquid is preferably supplied to the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply means in a heated state. The particle diameter of the mist supplied from the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply means into the cover is preferably 10 μm or less.

  The control means preferably maintains the pressure in the cover member at 1.05 to 2.5 atm in the carbon dioxide pressure bath.

  Moreover, you may further provide the electric charge supply means which provides an electric charge to the mist which the said carbon dioxide gas and mist supply apparatus supply. At this time, the charge is preferably a negative charge.

  According to the carbon dioxide pressure bath system of the present invention, the amount of carbon dioxide gas in the pressure bath cover, the pressure, and the particle diameter, amount, etc. of the mist can be controlled by the control device. It can be performed.

  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 pressure bath system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system of this embodiment includes a carbon dioxide gas supply means 11, a liquid supply means 21, and a carbon dioxide gas supplied under pressure in a state where the liquid is made mist and contained in carbon dioxide gas. And a mist supply device 31, a pressure bath cover 41 that forms a space in which the supplied carbon dioxide gas and mist are enclosed, and a control device 51 that performs supply control of the carbon dioxide gas and mist.

  The carbon dioxide supply means 11 supplies carbon dioxide into the pressure bath cover 41 via the carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31. However, when the mist is sufficiently supplied into the pressure bath cover 41, only the carbon dioxide gas is supplied directly from the carbon dioxide supply means 11 into the pressure bath cover 41. As the carbon dioxide supply means 11, it is optimal to use a carbon dioxide cylinder (for example, a cartridge type small cylinder). The carbon dioxide supply means 11 is provided with a regulator 12 for adjusting the pressure of the carbon dioxide.

  The liquid supply means 21 includes a pump or the like, and supplies liquid to the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply device 31. As this liquid, water is preferably used. Liquids include menthol and other drugs that produce a cooling effect, vitamin E that promotes blood circulation, vitamin C, which has a high beautifying effect, cyclodextrin to remove the odor of carbon dioxide, and bacteria that adhere to the skin surface Such as a complex of photocatalyst and apatite, hyaluronic acid with excellent water retention and moisturizing effect on skin, coenzyme Q10 which activates cells and improves immunity, or a combination of them. It is also possible to produce a synergistic effect with the physiological action of carbon dioxide gas. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of liquid supply means 21A and 21B may be arranged to supply different liquids. The liquid supply means 21 is provided with pressure gauges 22 (22A, 22B) for supply pressure adjustment. Further, a heater for heating the liquid (for example, changing the water to hot water of about 40 ° C.) or a thermometer for temperature control may be arranged.

  The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 converts the liquid supplied from the liquid supply means 21 into a mist and pressurizes and supplies the liquid into the pressure bath cover 41 while being included in the carbon dioxide gas supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means 11. Device. Carbon dioxide gas is supplied together with a liquid mist to promote absorption from the skin. The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 of this embodiment includes a fluid nozzle 32 (here, a two-fluid nozzle or a three-fluid nozzle as an example), and uses a high-speed flow of carbon dioxide supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means 11. The liquid is atomized to form mist, which is supplied into the pressure bath cover 41 together with carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 may be composed of only the fluid nozzle 32 described above, or a device of a type in which droplets of mist generated from a plurality of fluid nozzles are collided to further refine the droplets. It may be. Moreover, the apparatus of the type which makes the mist which consists of droplets below a desired particle size by letting the mist produced | generated from the fluid nozzle 32 pass through the micropore formed in the plate may be sufficient. The particle size of the mist supplied at this time is desirably fine, and specifically, it is optimal to be 10 μm or less. The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 shown in FIG. 1 includes a liquid discharge portion 33 at the bottom of the device, from which the liquid accumulated inside the device can be discharged and reused as necessary.

  The pressure bath cover 41 is a cover that can cover the skin of a local part of the human body (here, as an example, a hand) and form a space in which carbon dioxide and mist are enclosed. The pressure bath cover 41 is made of a non-breathable material. For example, it is preferably made of natural rubber, silicon rubber, polyethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide resin, polytetrafluoroethylene, or the like. And the supply port 43 for introduce | transducing a carbon dioxide gas and mist inside is provided. A check valve for preventing the backflow of carbon dioxide and mist is provided inside the supply port 43.

  A pressure gauge 61 for measuring the pressure in the pressure bath cover 41 is installed inside the pressure bath cover 41. The control device 51 keeps the pressure value in the pressure bath cover 41 at 1 atm or higher (more preferably about 1.05 to 2.5 atm). To control the supply. A thermometer 62 for measuring the temperature in the pressure bath cover 41 is installed inside the pressure bath cover 41. The control device 51 turns the heater in the liquid supply means 21 on and off based on the measured value of the thermometer 62 in order to keep the pressure bath cover 41 at a set temperature (for example, about 38 ° C.) at which a warm bath effect is obtained.

  Further, the opening portion of the pressure bath cover 41 is provided with a fastening portion 42 that can be attached to and detached from the local body (here, the hand portion) and prevents leakage of carbon dioxide gas and mist enclosed therein. Yes. The fastening part 42 is preferably composed of, for example, a stretchable surface fastener. Or you may use a string, rubber | gum, etc. individually or in combination. Furthermore, in order to improve the sealing property in the pressure bath cover 41, a material that adheres to the skin of the user may be disposed on the inner side surface of the pressure bath cover 42 (such as the inner side surface of the fastening portion 42). The adhesive material is preferably a viscoelastic gel made of, for example, polyurethane or silicone rubber. Further, the adhesive material is preferably provided so as to be removable and can be replaced every time it is used or when the viscosity is improved.

  The control device 51 includes a computer having a CPU, a memory, and a display. Then, control of carbon dioxide pressure supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means 11 and on / off switching, supply switching of carbon dioxide to the carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 / pressure bath cover 41, and liquid from the liquid supply means 21 Supply pressure and temperature, control of ON / OFF switching of supply, control of ON / OFF switching of the liquid discharge part 33 of the carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31, etc., so that the carbon dioxide pressure bath can be performed in an optimum state. To do.

  Therefore, when performing the carbon dioxide pressure bath using the carbon dioxide pressure bath system of the present embodiment, the pressure bath cover 41 is fixed to the human body local area (here, the hand) and sealed, and the carbon dioxide supply means 11 Carbon dioxide gas is supplied from the liquid supply means 21 to the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply device 31. At that time, the control device 51 adjusts the supply pressure, amount, temperature, and the like of the liquid and carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 generates a liquid mist and supplies it into the pressure bath cover 41 from the supply port 43 together with the carbon dioxide. When the mist is sufficiently filled, only carbon dioxide is supplied directly from the carbon dioxide supply means 11 into the pressure bath cover 41. The control device 51 uses the pressure gauge 61 and the thermometer 62 to measure carbon dioxide when the inside of the pressure bath cover 41 is in an optimum pressurized and heated state (about 1.05-2.5 atm, about 38 ° C.). And the supply of mist is stopped, and the carbon dioxide pressure bath is performed while maintaining the state.

  In the above description, the hand has been described as an example of the human body part for performing the carbon dioxide pressure bath, but the present invention can be applied to various parts. In that case, an optimal carbon dioxide gas pressure bath is performed using a pressure bath cover having a shape adapted to the target region.

  FIG. 2 shows a pressure bath cover for one lower limb (lower knee) of a human body as an example of another shape. This pressure bath cover 41A has a shape covering and covering the lower knee of one leg, and a fastening portion 42A is provided in the opening to allow the attachment and detachment and to prevent leakage of carbon dioxide and mist enclosed therein. It has been. 43A is a supply port for introducing carbon dioxide gas and mist into the interior.

  The pressure bath cover 41 may have various shapes other than the example shown in FIG. In short, any shape may be used as long as it covers the skin of the human body and can form a space in which carbon dioxide and mist supplied from the carbon dioxide and mist supply means 31 are enclosed.

  In addition, since the effect of the pressurization in the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath is enhanced by performing it in pulses at predetermined intervals, the control device 51 supplies the carbon dioxide gas intermittently into the pressure bath cover 41 at a constant rhythm. May be. When the interval at that time is substantially synchronized with the pulsation of the pulse, the effect becomes high.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 3 is an overall schematic view of a carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a carbon dioxide pressure bath system further provided with means for charging the generated mist will be described. In addition, about the same part as 1st Embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the carbon dioxide pressure bath system of the present embodiment, an electrode 72 is disposed in the carbon dioxide and mist discharge unit 34 of the carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31. The electrode 72 is connected to the power supply device 71, and the control device 51 performs voltage value setting and on / off control.

  The electrode 72 imparts a charge (desirably a negative charge) when the mist generated by the fluid nozzle 32 is discharged from the discharge unit 34. As a result, the mist can be charged and adhesion to a charged object can be improved. For example, if the adhesion to the human skin is improved, the effect of improving the carbon dioxide absorption rate by the mist is further enhanced, and if the mist contains a drug as described above, the penetration into the skin should be promoted. Can do.

  Therefore, when performing the carbon dioxide pressure bath using the carbon dioxide pressure bath system of the present embodiment, the pressure bath cover 41 is fixed to the human body local area (here, the hand) and sealed, and the carbon dioxide supply means 11 Carbon dioxide gas is supplied from the liquid supply means 21 to the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply device 31. At that time, the control device 51 adjusts the supply pressure, amount, temperature, and the like of the liquid and carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 generates a liquid mist and supplies it into the pressure bath cover 41 from the supply port 43 together with the carbon dioxide. The control device 51 turns on the power supply device 71 and applies an electric charge from the electrode 72 to the mist. When the mist is sufficiently filled, only carbon dioxide is supplied directly from the carbon dioxide supply means 11 into the pressure bath cover 41. The control device 51 uses the pressure gauge 61 and the thermometer 62 to measure carbon dioxide when the inside of the pressure bath cover 41 is in an optimum pressurized and heated state (about 1.05-2.5 atm, about 38 ° C.). And the supply of mist is stopped, and the carbon dioxide pressure bath is performed while maintaining the state.

  In addition, since the effect of the pressurization in the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath is enhanced by performing it in pulses at predetermined intervals, the control device 51 supplies the carbon dioxide gas intermittently into the pressure bath cover 41 at a constant rhythm. May be. When the interval at that time is substantially synchronized with the pulsation of the pulse, the effect becomes high.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 4 is an overall schematic view of a carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a carbon dioxide pressure bath system further including a pressurizing unit will be described. In addition, about the same part as 1st Embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system of this embodiment, as a pressurizing means for pressurizing the inside of the pressure bath cover (for example, for the hand portion) 141, a pressurizing unit (gas reservoir) is provided. 81 is provided. The pressurizing unit 81 is a hollow gas reservoir provided in communication with the pressure bath cover 141. The pressurizing unit 81 is connected to the supply port 143 of the pressure bath cover 141 and has a supply port 82 itself, from which carbon dioxide gas and mist are supplied to the inside. The supply port 143 of the pressure bath cover 141 and the supply port 82 of the pressurizing unit 81 are both provided with check valves for preventing the backflow of carbon dioxide gas and mist. Moreover, the code | symbol 142 in FIG. 4 is a fastening part for enabling attachment and detachment and preventing leakage of the carbon dioxide gas and mist enclosed inside.

  Therefore, when performing a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath using the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system of the present embodiment, the pressure bath cover 141 is fixed and sealed to a local part of the human body (here, the hand), and the carbon dioxide gas supply means 11 Carbon dioxide gas is supplied from the liquid supply means 21 to the carbon dioxide gas and mist supply device 31. At that time, the control device 51 adjusts the supply pressure, amount, temperature, and the like of the liquid and carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide and mist supply device 31 generates a liquid mist together with carbon dioxide from the supply port 82 to the pressurization unit 81, and further from the pressurization unit 81 via the supply port 143 of the pressure bath cover 141. 141 is supplied. When the mist is sufficiently filled, only the carbon dioxide is supplied directly from the carbon dioxide supply means 11 into the pressure bath cover 141. Then, the supply of carbon dioxide and mist is stopped when the minimum necessary amount of carbon dioxide and mist are accumulated. Next, by pressing so as to crush the pressurizing unit 81, the carbon dioxide gas in the pressurizing unit 81 is discharged into the pressure bath cover 141, and the inside of the pressure bath cover 141 is moderate (about 1.05-2.5 atm). ) And perform a carbon dioxide pressure bath.

  The pressurizing unit 81 may be configured to be manually pressed, or may be mechanically performed under the control of the control unit 51 using a driving device or the like. Since pressurization in the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath is effected by performing pulses at predetermined intervals, the pressurizing unit 81 may be intermittently pressed at a constant rhythm. When the pressurization interval at that time is substantially synchronized with the pulsation of the pulse, the effect becomes high.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pressurizing means is a hollow gas reservoir provided in communication with the pressure bath cover, but in addition to such a member that compresses the pressure bath cover so as to crush it from the outer periphery, the pressure bath cover can be simply used. Any device that can apply pressure may be used.

  Since it is configured as described above, according to the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system of the present invention, the amount of carbon dioxide gas in the pressure bath cover, the pressure, and the particle diameter, amount, etc. of the mist can be controlled by the control device, which is always optimal. The carbon dioxide pressure bath can be performed in a stable state.

  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 system for directly bringing carbon dioxide into contact with the skin of the human body to improve blood circulation, and in particular, bringing carbon dioxide into contact with the skin of the human body at a predetermined pressure value or more. The carbon dioxide pressure bath system that improves the absorption efficiency of carbon dioxide from the skin has industrial applicability.

1 is an overall schematic view of a carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a shape of the pressure bath cover in the carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system which concerns on this invention. It is the whole carbon dioxide pressure bath system schematic diagram concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is the whole carbon dioxide pressure bath system schematic diagram concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Carbon dioxide supply means 12 Regulator 21, 21A, 21B Liquid supply means 22, 22A, 22B Pressure gauge 31 Carbon dioxide and mist supply device 32 Fluid nozzle 33 Liquid discharge part 34 Carbon dioxide and mist discharge part 41, 41A, 141 Pressure bath Cover 42, 42A, 142 Fastening portion 43, 43A, 82, 143 Supply port 51 Control device 61 Pressure gauge 62 Thermometer 71 Power supply device 72 Electrode 81 Pressurizing portion

Claims (11)

A system 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 the human body,
Carbon dioxide supply means;
Liquid supply means;
Carbon dioxide and mist supply means for supplying a pressure in a state where the liquid supplied from the liquid supply means is mist-shaped and included in the carbon dioxide gas supplied from the carbon dioxide supply means;
A cover member that covers the skin of the human body and forms a space that encloses the carbon dioxide and mist supplied from the carbon dioxide and mist supply means;
Consisting of
A carbon dioxide pressure bath system, wherein the carbon dioxide gas in the cover member is brought into contact with the skin of the human body at a predetermined pressure value or more.   The carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system according to claim 1, further comprising pressurizing means for pressurizing the inside of the cover member.   The carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system according to claim 2, wherein the pressurizing means performs interval pressurization. A sensor for measuring the supply state of the carbon dioxide, liquid, and mist;
Control means for performing supply control of the carbon dioxide gas, liquid, and mist based on the measurement value of the sensor;
The carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:   The carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the liquid is water.   The liquid is water containing any one or more of menthol, vitamin E, vitamin C, cyclodextrin, a complex of photocatalyst and apatite, hyaluronic acid, and coenzyme Q10. The carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system according to claim 1 or 4.   The said liquid is supplied to the said carbon dioxide and mist supply means in the heated state, The carbon dioxide pressure bath system of Claim 5 or 6 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to claim 7, wherein a particle diameter of the mist supplied from the carbon dioxide and mist supply means into the cover is 10 µm or less.   5. The carbon dioxide gas pressure bath system according to claim 4, wherein the control means maintains a pressure in the cover member at a carbon dioxide gas pressure bath of 1.05 to 2.5 atm.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to claim 1, further comprising charge imparting means for imparting charge to the mist supplied from the carbon dioxide and mist supply device.   The carbon dioxide pressure bath system according to claim 10, wherein the electric charge is a negative electric charge.

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