JP2012217594A - Acupressure point/affected site pressing ball supporter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an acupressure point/affected site pressing ball supporter capable of supporting a ball such as a hard tennis ball with elastic force at a desired position to be pressed on an acupressure point or affected site without too strongly pressing the ball on a user's body, and capable of removing the ball to prevent the ball from being pressed on the user's body for a long time if the user falls asleep while using the supporter.SOLUTION: The supporter 1 is made of elastomer having rubber elasticity. The supporter 1 has a tapered through-hole 2 which becomes narrower downward on the inner peripheral surface 2a, and is configured so that a ball 3 is elastically fitted into the through-hole 2 while projecting upward and downward from the through-hole 2. The supporter 1 is placed on a seated surface 13 of a bed, Futon 8, or chair, and the part of the ball 3 projecting upward from the through-hole 2 is pressed on the acupressure point or affected site A of the user's body.

Description

  The present invention aims to alleviate various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormality, etc., when a ball having elasticity such as a hard tennis ball is pressed against an acupuncture point or an affected part of a human body, and the ball is placed in a desired position. The present invention relates to an acupoint pressing ball support for positioning.

  Conventionally, a pressing body having a spherical portion is provided, and the user lies on the side (lies down) so that the spherical portion of the pressing body presses the acupuncture points or the affected part of the human body. Thus, acupoints and affected part pressing tools that alleviate various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormality have been known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  It has also been conventionally known that various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormality can be alleviated by pressing a hard tennis ball against acupoints or affected parts of a human body (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-107535 Shintaro Sakai “99% of back pain is completely cured” Gentosha Co., Ltd., December 10, 2009, p. 158-161

  However, in the conventional acupoint / affected part pressing tool, since the pressing body is relatively small and made of a hard material, the effect of alleviating various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormality is small compared to a tennis ball. There was a problem.

  In addition, if the user falls asleep during use, the pressing body continues to be pressed against the user's body for a long time, which may cause a failure.

  Further, since the spring is interposed between the pressing body and the support base, there is a problem that the structure is complicated, the number of parts is increased, and the manufacturing cost is increased.

  On the other hand, when a tennis ball is pressed against an acupuncture point or an affected part, the ball tends to move to an inappropriate place during use if it is placed on a bed, a futon, a sofa, a chair seat, etc. There was a problem that.

  In addition, as shown in Non-Patent Document 1, it has been conventionally performed to attach two balls with gummed tape so that the tennis ball does not move. However, the ball is not necessarily positioned at an appropriate position sufficiently stably. In addition to being unable to do so, there was a problem that the gummed tape stuck to the human body and clothes, and it was easy to feel uncomfortable.

  Also in this case, if the user falls asleep during use, the ball is continuously pressed against the user's body for a long time, which may cause a failure.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional situation, and one of the objects of the present invention is to use a hard tennis ball or other elastic ball to detect various illnesses or physical abnormalities. An object of the present invention is to provide an acupoint / affected part pressing ball support that can achieve a high effect in symptom relief.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an acupoint / affected part pressing ball support that can support a ball without using a gummed tape.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide acupoints that can stably support a ball at a desired position while the user is awake and is conscious of pressing the ball against an acupuncture or an affected area. -To provide a ball support for pressing an affected part.

  Another object of the present invention is that if the user falls asleep during use, the ball can be removed and the ball can be kept from being pressed against the user's body for a long period of time. The object is to provide a ball support for pressing an affected part.

    Another object of the present invention is to provide an acupuncture / affected part pressing ball support that can prevent the ball from pressing the human body too strongly.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an acupoint / affected part pressing ball support that can easily replace a ball when the ball loses elasticity or is damaged.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an acupoint / affected part pressing ball support that does not give pain or discomfort even when it comes into contact with the human body.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an acupoint / affected part pressing ball support having a simple structure, a small number of parts, and a low manufacturing cost.

  Still other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description.

The acupoint / affected part pressing ball support according to the present invention is an acupoint / affected part pressing ball support for supporting a ball having elasticity to be pressed by a human body,
It has a through hole made of an elastomer having rubber elasticity, and the inner peripheral surface tapers downward, and the diameter of the minimum diameter portion of the through hole is free in the absence of external force. Smaller than the diameter of the ball,
The ball is elastically fitted into the through hole in a state where the ball protrudes both vertically from the through hole.

  When using the acupoint / affected part pressing ball support device of the present invention, a ball having elasticity such as a hard tennis ball to be pressed against the acupoint or affected part of the human body is protruded both vertically from the through hole. The bed, futon, sofa, chair seat surface (cushion), with the small diameter side of the through hole facing downward and the large diameter side of the through hole facing upward If the seat is not suitable, place it on a flexible surface such as a cushion or cushion. The user sleeps on a bed, futon, sofa, etc., sits on a chair, and presses the ball against acupuncture points or affected areas (cover the ball with a towel, etc., and put a towel between the ball and the human body). Etc. may be interposed).

  According to the acupoint / affected part pressing ball support device of the present invention, a hard tennis ball or other elastic ball can be pressed against acupoints or affected parts of the human body, so that various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormalities can be obtained. A high effect can be obtained for relaxation.

  In addition, since the gum tape is not used, the gum tape does not stick to the human body or clothes and does not feel uncomfortable.

  Also, while the user is awake and is conscious of pressing the ball against the acupoint or the affected part, the ball is pushed by the human body in the vertical direction, that is, from the large diameter side of the through hole to the small diameter side. Therefore, the more the ball is pushed by the human body, the more strongly and elastically the ball fits into the through hole. Therefore, while the user is awake, there is no possibility that the ball falls off the support tool, and the ball can be stably supported at a desired position.

  On the other hand, if the user falls asleep during use, he / she loses consciousness to press the ball against the acupuncture or the affected area, and the user's body tends to slip sideways with respect to the ball. Directional force is applied, and the ball comes off the through hole and falls off the support. Therefore, when the user falls asleep during use, the ball can be kept from being pressed against the user's body for a long time, which is safe.

  Also, if the ball is pressed too strongly against the human body, there is a risk of harming the human body, but the portion of the ball that protrudes below the through-hole is not on the bed, futon, sofa or chair. Since it is in a state where it sinks into the seat (or cushions, cushions, etc. laid on the seat), this absorbs the force and prevents the ball from being pressed against the human body excessively. It can be made to be pressed against the human body with a strong strength.

  Further, since the ball can be easily removed, when the ball loses its elasticity or is damaged, the ball can be easily replaced.

  Further, since this acupoint / affected part pressing ball support is made of an elastomer having rubber elasticity, even if the human body comes into contact with the support itself, there is no pain or discomfort.

  Furthermore, since the structure is simple and the number of parts is small, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

The acupoint and affected part pressing ball support of the present invention are:
(A) Since a hard tennis ball or other elastic ball can be pressed against acupoints or affected areas of the human body, it can be highly effective in alleviating various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormalities.
(B) Since no gum tape is used, the gum tape will stick to the human body and clothes and will not feel uncomfortable.
(C) While the user is awake, the ball can be stably supported at a desired position.
(D) If the user falls asleep during use, the ball can be removed from the support, preventing the ball from being pressed against the user's body for a long time.
(E) It is possible to prevent the ball from being pressed too strongly against the human body and to be pressed against the human body with an appropriate strength.
(F) Even if the human body comes into contact with the support device itself, it will not cause pain or discomfort.
(G) The manufacturing cost can be reduced.
It is possible to obtain excellent effects such as.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the acupoint / affected part pressing ball support according to the present invention as seen obliquely from below. It is a front view which shows the said Example. It is a top view which shows the said Example. It is a bottom view which shows the said Example. It is sectional drawing in the VV line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which fitted the hard tennis ball to the through hole of the said Example. It is a use explanatory view which shows the insertion position of the support of the said Example in the case of using it in the state which laid on its back on the bed or the futon, and a ball. It is a use explanatory view which shows the insertion position of the support tool of the said Example at the time of using it in the state which laid down on the bed or the futon, and a ball | bowl. It is a use explanatory view which shows the support tool of the said Example in the case of using it sitting on a chair, and the insertion position of a ball | bowl. It is typical sectional drawing of this support tool and the ball | bowl vicinity of the said Example in use condition. It is sectional drawing which shows the prototype which this inventor made as an experiment in the development process as a reference example for the comparison with this invention product.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

  1 to 6 show an embodiment of the acupoint / affected part pressing ball support according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, a hard tennis ball, which is a ball having a hollow elasticity, is used as a ball to be pressed against an acupoint or an affected part.

  The acupoint / affected part pressing ball support 1 is formed by integrally molding an elastomer having rubber elasticity, specifically, silicone rubber. The rubber hardness of the silicone rubber is preferably 20 to 40, more preferably 25 to 35. If the rubber hardness is not in such a range, the effects described below may be reduced or not obtained.

  The support 1 is provided with a through hole 2 penetrating in the vertical direction at the center, and has a generally annular shape as a whole. The inner peripheral surface 2a of the through hole 2 has a tapered shape that tapers downward (however, it is not a straight taper but a concave curved taper that forms part of a spherical surface. ). In a free state where the support 1 is not subjected to external force, the diameter Dmin of the minimum diameter portion of the through hole 2 is smaller than the diameter of the ball, and the diameter Dmax of the maximum diameter portion is slightly larger than the diameter Db of the ball. (See FIGS. 5 and 6).

  The upper surface 1a of the support 1 is a flat surface. The outer peripheral portion 1b of the lower surface side of the support tool 1 is also a flat surface, but the through hole surrounding portion 1c surrounding the through hole 2 of the lower surface side of the support device 1 is compared to the outer peripheral portion 1b. It protrudes downward. The outer peripheral surface 1d of the through hole surrounding portion 1c has a concave curved surface shape such that the through hole surrounding portion 1c tapers downward.

  When the support 1 is used, as shown in FIG. 6, the hard tennis ball 3 is elastically fitted into the through hole 2 so as to protrude both vertically from the through hole 2. In addition, the small diameter side of the through hole 2 is downward and the large diameter side of the through hole 2 is upward, and the seat surface of the bed, futon, sofa, chair (in the case of a non-cushioned cushion surface, cushion, cushion, etc.) Lay it on something flexible. Then, the user sleeps on a bed, a futon, a sofa or the like, sits down on a chair, and presses the ball 3 against an acupuncture point or an affected part.

  When this support tool 1 is used, for example, it is possible to obtain a particularly high effect on the following symptoms (the points or affected areas to be pressed are indicated after each symptom).

(A) Eye fatigue ... Kazeike (b) Sciatica ... Sciatic bone, Sanri of the foot, Chouzan (c) Tight waist ... Chengshan, Zhongchun (d) Musum's leg syndrome ... Sanri of the foot, Chengshan (d) Sleeping ... Kazeike (e) Fatigue of legs due to sitting or standing work, etc.
Authentic muscles, other places where you are tired (f) Coldness, bloody thrombosis ... Sanyomi For example, if you want to press the wind pond 4, the scapula 5, the lock 6, the middle 7 etc., as shown in FIG. A user lies on his / her back on a futon, sofa, etc. 8 (backward position) so that the ball 3 fitted to the support 1 is positioned under the corresponding part.

  For example, if you want to press Chengshan 9, Sanri 10 of foot, Cone muscle 11, Sanyoko 12, etc., as shown in FIG. 8, the user sleeps sideways on the bed, futon, sofa, etc. 8 ( The ball 3 fitted to the support 1 is positioned under the corresponding position.

  When it is desired to press the lock 6, as shown in FIG. 9, the user sits on the seat surface 13 of the chair so that the ball 3 fitted to the support 1 is positioned under the corresponding portion. Also good.

  In addition, it is preferable to use a plurality of sets of the support 1 and the ball 3 at the same time depending on the symptom and use location.

  In addition, the sensitivity to the pressing strength of the ball 3 varies depending on the user's sex, age, physique, or acupuncture or the location of the affected part, so that the ball 3 may be covered with a towel or the like according to circumstances. A towel or the like may be interposed between the body and the human body (the feeling received when pressed by the ball 3 can be adjusted by folding the towel several times).

  FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the support 1 and the vicinity of the ball 3 in the state of use. In this figure, the acupoints or affected areas of the user's body are represented by the symbol A. The portion of the ball 3 that protrudes upward from the through hole 2 is pressed by the body's acupuncture point or affected part A, while the portion of the ball 3 that protrudes downward from the through hole 2 and the through hole of the support 1 The go portion 1c is in a state of sinking into a bed, a futon, a sofa, etc. 8 or a seat surface 13 of the chair (or a cushion, a cushion, etc. laid on the seat surface).

  According to the support device 1, since the hard tennis ball 3 can be pressed against the acupuncture points or the affected part A of the human body, a high effect can be obtained in alleviating various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormality.

  Moreover, since this support tool 1 does not use a gummed tape, the gummed tape does not stick to the human body or clothes and does not feel uncomfortable.

  Further, while the user is awake and is conscious of pressing the ball 3 against the point or the affected part A, the ball 3 is moved by the human body in the vertical direction, that is, from the large diameter side of the through hole 2 to the small diameter. As the ball 3 is pushed by the human body, the ball 3 is more strongly and elastically fitted into the through hole 2 as it is pushed. Therefore, while the user is awake, there is no possibility that the ball 3 falls off from the support 1 and the ball 3 can be stably supported at a desired position.

  In addition, when the user falls asleep during use, the user loses consciousness to press the ball 3 against the acupuncture point or the affected part, and the user's body tends to be shifted naturally to the ball 3. As a result, a lateral force acts on the ball 3, and the ball 3 comes off the through hole 2 and falls off the support 1. Therefore, when the user falls asleep during use, the ball 3 can be kept from being pressed against the user's body for a long time, which is safe.

  Further, if the ball 3 is excessively pressed against the human body, there is a possibility that the human body will be harmed. However, in the support 1, as described above, below the through hole 2 of the ball 3. Since the portion protruding into the bed, the futon, the sofa, etc. 8 or the seat 13 of the chair (or the cushion, the cushion, etc. laid on the seat), the force is absorbed. It is possible to prevent the ball 3 from being excessively pressed against the human body and to be pressed against the human body with an appropriate strength.

  In the present embodiment, the through hole surrounding portion 1c of the support 1 is also sunk into the bed, the futon, the sofa, etc. 8 or the seat surface 13 of the chair (or the cushion, the cushion, etc. laid on the seat surface). Therefore, this also absorbs the force, prevents the ball 3 from being excessively pressed against the human body, and can be pressed against the human body with an appropriate strength.

  FIG. 11 shows, as a reference example, a prototype 16 of the acupoint / affected part pressing ball support tool that the inventor made in the development process for comparison with the support tool 1 of the present invention. The prototype 16 made of rubber has a tapered through hole 17, but the ball 3 protrudes only above the through hole 17 and does not protrude downward so as to be fitted into the through hole 17. It has become. The lower surface 16a of the support 16 is flat and does not have a protrusion corresponding to the through hole surrounding portion 1c of the present invention.

  In such a configuration of the prototype 16, the ball 3 does not sink at all in a bed, a futon, a sofa, a seat surface of a chair (or a cushion laid on the seat, a cushion, etc.). Since it is difficult to sink into the bed or the like, the ball 3 is pressed excessively strongly by the human body, which may cause harm to the human body.

  Returning to the function and effect of the support 1, the support 3 can easily remove the ball 3. If the ball 3 loses its elasticity or is damaged, the ball 3 can be easily removed. Can be replaced.

  Moreover, since this support tool 1 consists of an elastomer which has rubber elasticity, even if a human body contacts this support tool 1 itself, it will not give pain or discomfort.

  Furthermore, since the support 1 has a simple structure and a small number of parts, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The acupoint / affected part pressing ball support of the present invention is not a hard tennis ball, but a soft tennis ball, a hard / soft baseball, a soft ball, a ping-pong ball, and other elastic balls (including non-hollow balls). Can be supported and pressed against acupoints or affected areas.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the support tool 1 is comprised by the silicone rubber, the support tool of this invention is an elastomer which has other types of rubber elasticity like rubber other than silicone rubber, or a thermoplastic elastomer. You may comprise by.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the inner peripheral surface 2a of the through-hole 2 is made into the curved taper shape, it is good also as a straight taper shape.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the support tool 1 has comprised the substantially annular | circular shape and the outer periphery has comprised circular shape, the outer periphery of the acupoint / affected part pressing ball support tool in this invention does not necessarily need to be circular.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although one through-hole was provided in one support tool, you may provide two or more through-holes in one support tool.

  As described above, the acupuncture point / affected part pressing ball support device according to the present invention is used for the purpose of alleviating various symptoms such as illness or physical abnormality, etc. It is useful as a ball support for positioning the ball when it is pressed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Acupuncture / affected part pressing ball support device 1a Upper surface of support device 1b Outer peripheral portion of lower surface side of support device 1c Through hole surrounding portion 1d Outer peripheral surface of through hole surrounding portion 2 Through hole 2a Inner peripheral surface of through hole 3 Tennis ball A Acupuncture points or affected parts of the body Dmin Diameter of the minimum diameter of the through hole Dmax Diameter of the maximum diameter of the through hole Db Diameter of the ball

Claims (5)

A support for supporting a ball having elasticity to be pressed by a human body, a ball support tool for pressing an affected area,
It has a through hole made of an elastomer having rubber elasticity, and the inner peripheral surface tapers downward, and the diameter of the minimum diameter portion of the through hole is free in the absence of external force. Smaller than the diameter of the ball,
An acupoint / affected part pressing ball support tool adapted to be elastically fitted to the through hole in a state where the ball protrudes both vertically from the through hole.   The acupuncture / affected part pressing ball support according to claim 1, wherein a through hole surrounding portion surrounding the through hole on the lower surface side protrudes downward as compared to a portion on the outer peripheral side from the portion.   The rubber support of the acupoint / affected part pressing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the elastomer has a rubber hardness of 20 to 40.   4. The acupuncture / affected part pressing ball support according to any one of 1 to 3, wherein the elastomer is silicone rubber. The acupuncture / affected part pressing ball supporter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ball is a hard tennis ball.

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