JP2014239813A - Health promotion tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a health promotion tool capable of applying an effective stimulus by a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A health promotion tool 1 includes: a cylindrical sleeve part 11 that has flexibility and that is configured to be capable of being brought into intimate contact with the skin of one part of a user's body; fixing parts 12 and 13 for fixing the sleeve part 11 to the one part of the user's body; and feather-like parts 14 and 15 that have flexibility and that are configured so that one end can be fixed to a specific location of the sleeve part 11 and so that the other end can be attached to/detached from a location different from the specific location of the sleeve part 11.

Description

  The present invention relates to a health enhancer for improving the health of a user, and more particularly, to a health enhancer that promotes health by giving a stimulus to skin such as a user's arm.

  Various health promotion tools such as a massage machine that obtains a massage effect by applying a stimulus to a specific part of the human body have been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, an arm shiatsu mechanism, an arm massage mechanism, a palm massage mechanism, and an inter-finger massage mechanism are provided on a base, and a multi-function dedicated for an arm that includes a motor as a drive source and a drive force transmission means. A massage machine is disclosed. In the case of this massage machine, forearm pressure and massage between arms, hands and fingers can be performed with one unit, and a plurality of mechanisms can be operated with one motor, thus saving space. I can.

JP 2012-110524 A

  As described above, in the case of the above-described conventional massage machine, although it is possible to give a stimulus to many parts with one unit, because a massage mechanism or the like is provided for each of those parts, There is a problem of increasing the cost. In addition, since this conventional massage machine requires a drive source, there is a problem that it is difficult to realize significant space saving.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a health enhancer that can achieve a significant reduction in cost and compactness as compared with the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a health enhancer according to an aspect of the present invention has a tube portion that is stretchable and configured to be in close contact with the skin of a part of a user's body, Fixing means for fixing the tube portion to a part of the user's body, and having elasticity, one end is fixed to a specific portion of the tube portion, and the other end is the specific portion of the tube portion And at least one wing-like portion configured to be detachable from different places.

  The said aspect WHEREIN: The said wing | blade part may be comprised so that it may expand-contract in the length direction of the said cylinder part, and it may be attached to the said different location.

  Further, in the above aspect, a plurality of the wing-shaped portions are provided, and at least one of the wing-shaped portions is configured such that the other end extends in one direction in the length direction of the cylindrical portion and is attached to the different portion. In addition, at least one of the other wing-shaped portions may be configured such that the other end extends in the other direction of the length of the cylindrical portion and is attached to the different portion.

  Furthermore, the said aspect WHEREIN: The said wing | blade part may be comprised so that it may expand and contract in the direction crossing the length direction of the said cylinder part, and it may be attached to the said different location.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, an effective stimulus can be given with respect to a wearer with a simple structure compared with the past.

The front view which shows the structure of the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1. FIG. The perspective view which shows the state with which the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1 was mounted | worn with the user's forearm part. The perspective view which shows the state with which the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1 was mounted | worn with the user's forearm part. The front view which shows the structure of the modification of the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1. FIG. The front view which shows the structure of the health promotion tool of Embodiment 2. FIG. The health promotion tool of Embodiment 2 is a perspective view which shows the state with which the user's forearm part was mounted | worn. The health promotion tool of Embodiment 2 is a perspective view which shows the state with which the user's forearm part was mounted | worn. The front view which shows the structure of the modification of the health promotion tool of Embodiment 2. FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, each embodiment shown below illustrates the method and apparatus for actualizing the technical idea of this invention, Comprising: The technical idea of this invention is not necessarily limited to the following. Absent. The technical idea of the present invention can be variously modified within the technical scope described in the claims.

(Embodiment 1)
[Composition of health promotion equipment]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the health enhancer of the first embodiment. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing a state in which the health promotion tool is attached to the user's forearm. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the health enhancer 1 according to the present embodiment includes a sleeve portion 11 formed of a truncated cone-shaped tube whose diameter decreases toward the tip, and the tip of the sleeve portion 11. An annular first fixing portion 12 attached to the outer peripheral edge, an annular second fixing portion 13 attached to the outer peripheral edge of the rear end, and a longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 11 fixed in the vicinity of the tip of the sleeve portion 11 A first wing-like portion 14 arranged so as to extend along the rear edge, and a second wing-like portion 15 which is also fixed near the rear end and arranged so as to extend along the longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 11. Yes. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the first wing-like portion 14 and the second wing-like portion 15 are similarly provided on the back side of the sleeve portion 11. Accordingly, the health promoting device 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the two first wing-like parts 14 and 14 and the two second wing-like parts 15 and 15.

  The sleeve part 11 is made of a cloth made of stretchable cloth, and can be brought into close contact with the skin of the forearm part when the sleeve part 11 is worn on the user's forearm part. In the present embodiment, the sleeve portion 11 is made of cloth cloth as described above. However, any other material may be used as long as it is stretchable and can adhere to the skin of the user's forearm. It may be comprised. For example, the sleeve part 11 may be comprised with the rubber-made cloth or kinesio tape which has a stretching property. As a material constituting the sleeve portion 11, in particular, a material that presses the skin to some extent after being worn, a non-slipable material that can maintain a state of being in close contact with the skin, a material that has a relatively high expansion / contraction rate, etc. Is preferred.

  The sleeve 11 has a length about half that of the user's forearm in a state where the sleeve 11 is not attached to the user's forearm. When the health promotion tool 1 is attached to the user's forearm, the sleeve 11 extends to the same length as the forearm. Thereby, in a state where the user wears the health promotion tool 1, almost the entire skin of the forearm portion is covered with the sleeve portion 11.

  The 1st fixing | fixed part 12 and the 2nd fixing | fixed part 13 are comprised by the cyclic | annular member which consists of elastic bodies, such as rubber | gum, and function as a slipper, when the health promotion tool 1 is mounted | worn with a user's forearm part. More specifically, the inner periphery of the first fixing portion 12 is smaller than the vicinity of the wrist of the wearer, and when the health promotion device 1 is mounted on the forearm of the user, the vicinity of the wrist Is pressed so that the tip of the sleeve 11 does not deviate from the vicinity of the wrist. On the other hand, the inner periphery of the second fixing portion 13 is smaller than the circumference of the portion near the elbow of the wearer's forearm, and the elbow when the health promotion tool 1 is worn on the forearm of the user. By pressing the close part, it fixes so that the rear-end part of the sleeve part 11 may not slip | deviate from the elbow side vicinity. In this way, the front end portion and the rear end portion of the sleeve portion 11 are fixed to the vicinity of the wrist and the elbow portion of the user's forearm, respectively, thereby preventing displacement of the mounted health enhancer 1. .

  A loop portion of a hook-and-loop fastener is formed on the surfaces of the first fixing portion 12 and the second fixing portion 13. These loop portions are formed by hook-and-loop fasteners provided on each of the first wing-like portion 14 and the second wing-like portion 15 as will be described later when the health enhancer 1 is attached to the user's forearm portion. Engage with the hook.

  The first wings 14 and 14 and the second wings 15 and 15 have a vertically long trapezoidal shape having a length of about one-half to two-thirds of the length of the sleeve 11, As in the case of the sleeve portion 11, it is composed of a cloth fabric having elasticity. One of the first wings 14, 14 has a lower bottom portion sewn and fixed near the front end of the sleeve portion 11, and the other one has a lower bottom portion thereof. The sleeve 11 is fixed by being sewn near the tip on the back side. A rectangular wing fixing portion 14 a in which a hook portion of a hook-and-loop fastener is formed is attached to the upper bottom portions of the first wing-like portions 14 and 14. The wing fixing portion 14 a is attached to the second fixing portion 13 by engaging the hook portion of the wing fixing portion 14 a with the loop portion provided in the second fixing portion 13.

  Similarly to the case of the first wing portion 14, one of the second wing portions 15, 15 has one end sewn near the front end of the sleeve portion 11 and fixed. In the other one, one end is sewn and fixed near the tip on the back side of the sleeve portion 11. A rectangular wing fixing portion 15a in which a hook portion of a hook-and-loop fastener is formed is attached to the other ends of the second wing-like portions 15 and 15. The wing fixing portion 15 a is attached to the first fixing portion 12 by engaging the hook portion of the wing fixing portion 15 a with the loop portion provided in the first fixing portion 12.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first wings 14 and 14 and the second wings 15 and 15 have a length of about one-half to two-thirds of the sleeve 11. However, the length is not limited to this range, and the length can be set appropriately depending on the stretch rate of the fabric and the intensity of stimulation given to the user.

[How to use health promotion equipment]
Hereinafter, the usage method of the health promotion tool 1 of this Embodiment comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.
The user first pushes his forearm portion from the second fixing portion 13 side in a state where the wing fixing portion 14a of each first wing portion 14 and the wing fixing portion 15a of each second wing portion 15 are not fixed. Thread through sleeve 11. Thereafter, the user adjusts so that the first fixing portion 12 is positioned near the wrist and the second fixing portion 13 is positioned near the elbow. Thereby, since the sleeve part 11 can be fixed in the wrist vicinity and the site | part near an elbow, the state which the sleeve part 11 covers the substantially whole surface of a user's forearm part can be maintained.

  Next, the user holds the wing fixing portion 14a of one first wing-shaped portion 14 and then moves the first wing fixing portion 14a in the length direction of the sleeve portion 11 until the wing fixing portion 14a reaches the second fixing portion 13. One wing 14 is extended. When the wing fixing portion 14 a reaches the second fixing portion 13, the wing fixing portion 14 a is brought into contact with an appropriate position of the second fixing portion 13. As a result, the hook portion of the wing fixing portion 14a is engaged with the loop portion of the second fixing portion 13, and the first wing-like portion 14 is fixed. The user also performs the above operation for the other first wing 14.

  In addition, the user extends and fixes the second wing-like parts 15 and 15 in the same manner as in the case of the first wing-like parts 14 and 14. That is, the user extends the second wing portion 15 in the length direction of the sleeve portion 11 until the wing fixing portion 15a of the second wing portion 15 reaches the first fixing portion 12, and the wing fixing portion 15a. Reaches the first fixing portion 12, the wing fixing portion 15 a is brought into contact with an appropriate position of the first fixing portion 12. As a result, the hook portion of the wing fixing portion 15a and the loop portion of the first fixing portion 12 are engaged, and the second wing-like portion 15 is fixed.

  As a result of mounting the health promotion tool 1 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first wing-like portions 14, 14 and the second wing-like portions 15, 15 are the length of the sleeve portion 11. The second fixed portion 13 and the first fixed portion 12 are attached to the second fixed portion 13 while being extended in the direction. In this case, a force in a direction from the elbow side to the wrist side is applied to the skin of the user's forearm by the force with which the first wings 14 and 14 tend to contract. On the other hand, a force in a direction from the wrist side to the elbow side is applied to the skin of the user's forearm by the force with which the second wings 15, 15 are contracted. Therefore, both the forces in the length direction of the forearm are continuously applied to the skin of the user's forearm while the health enhancer 1 is being worn.

  There may be slight resistance or tension on the skin. This is thought to reflect the state of the body at that time. It is known that metabolism can be increased and visceral function can be changed by appropriately grasping the resistance and tension of the skin and applying stimulation in accordance with the force, time, and direction accordingly. ing. Conventionally, since such skin irritation is performed by manual therapy, an expert with abundant knowledge and experience is required. In the case of the health promotion tool 1, such an effect can be generated only by wearing it, which can contribute to the improvement of the health of the user. In the case where the sleeve portion 11 is in close contact with the skin of the forearm, the resistance / tension of the skin is loosened for a while after being worn, and wrinkles / loosening of the skin can be suppressed. By applying force to the skin in such a state, the above effect can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, since the first wing portion 14 and the second wing portion 15 have a trapezoidal shape, at least one of both side edges of each wing portion is in the longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 11. It extends in a direction inclined by a predetermined angle. Thereby, when the health enhancer 1 is mounted on the user's forearm, force is also applied in the inclined direction, so that it is possible to apply more various stimuli to the skin.

  When the wing fixing portion 14a is fixed to the second fixing portion 13, the first wing-like portion is inclined at an arbitrary angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 11 by appropriately adjusting the fixing position. 14 can be extended. The same applies to the second wing-like portion 15. Thereby, it becomes possible to give the irritation | stimulation of arbitrary directions with respect to skin.

  As described above, the health promoting device 1 is provided with the two first wing-like portions 14 and 14 and the two second wing-like portions 15 and 15, but the number of the wing-like portions is limited to this. Do not mean. One or three or more wing portions may be provided, or only one of the first wing portion and the second wing portion may be provided. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a configuration of a modified example of the health enhancer of the present embodiment in which only the second wing-like portion is provided. As shown in FIG. 4, in the case of this modification, the first wing-like part is not provided, and only the second wing-like part 15 is sewn and fixed to the second fixing part side. In addition, since one second wing-like part 15 is similarly provided on the back surface side, in the case of this modification, two second wing-like parts 15 and 15 are provided. In the case of this modification, when worn on the user's forearm, the second wings 15, 15 are forced to contract and the skin of the forearm is in the direction from the wrist to the elbow. Power is applied. Thereby, like the above, effects, such as raising a metabolism or bringing about a change in a visceral function, can be acquired.

(Embodiment 2)
[Composition of health promotion equipment]
FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the health enhancer of the second embodiment. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing a state in which the health promotion tool is attached to the user's forearm. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the health enhancer 2 according to the present embodiment has a sleeve portion 21, a first fixing portion 22, and a second fixed portion configured in the same manner as the health enhancer 1 according to the first embodiment. A first wing-like portion 24 and a second wing-like portion 25 which are fixed to be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 21 and extend along a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 21. It has.

  The sleeve portion 21 is sewn with a tape-like locking portion 21a so as to extend along the longitudinal direction thereof. A loop portion of a hook-and-loop fastener is formed on the surface of the locking portion 21a. The loop portion includes a hook portion of a hook-and-loop fastener provided on the first wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25, as will be described later, when the health enhancer 2 is attached to the user's forearm portion. Engaged.

  The first wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25 have a vertically long trapezoidal shape having a length of about one-half to two-thirds of the circumference of the sleeve portion 21. As in the case, it is made of a cloth fabric having elasticity. The first wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25 are fixed by being sewn to the vicinity of the bottom portion of the sleeve portion 21 where the locking portion 21a is formed. In addition, rectangular wing fixing portions 24a and 25a each having a hook portion of a hook-and-loop fastener are attached to the upper bottom portions of the first wing portion 24 and the second wing portion 25, respectively. The hook portions of the wing fixing portions 24a and 25a and the loop portion of the locking portion 21a of the sleeve portion 21 are engaged, whereby the wing fixing portions 24a and 25a are fixed to the locking portion 21a. It is to be noted that the length of the first wing-like part 24 and the second wing-like part 25 can be made appropriate as in the case of the first embodiment.

[How to use health promotion equipment]
Next, a method of using the health enhancer 2 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
First, the user passes his / her forearm portion from the second fixing portion 23 side to the sleeve portion 21 in a state where the first wing portion 24 and the second wing portion 25 are not fixed. Thereafter, as in the case of the first embodiment, the user adjusts so that the first fixing portion 22 is positioned near the wrist and the second fixing portion 23 is positioned near the elbow. Thereby, since the sleeve part 21 can be fixed in the wrist vicinity and the part near the elbow, the state in which the sleeve part 21 covers substantially the entire surface of the user's forearm part can be maintained.

  Next, the user holds the wing fixing portion 24a of the first wing-shaped portion 24, and then the first wing-shaped portion 24 around the user's forearm until the wing fixing portion 24a reaches the locking portion 21a. Stretch. When the wing fixing part 24a reaches the locking part 21a, the wing fixing part 24a is brought into contact with an appropriate position of the locking part 21a. Thereby, the hook part of the wing | blade fixing | fixed part 24a engages with the loop part of the latching | locking part 21a, and the 1st wing-like part 24 is fixed.

  Similarly to the case of the first wing portion 24 described above, the user extends the second wing portion 25 around the forearm to bring the wing fixing portion 25a into contact with an appropriate position of the locking portion 21a. Thereby, the hook part of the wing | blade fixing | fixed part 25a engages with the loop part of the latching | locking part 21a, and the 2nd wing-like part 25 is fixed.

  As a result of mounting the health promotion tool 2 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25 are locked in a state of extending around the forearm, respectively. It is fixed to the part 21a. In this case, the first wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25 are forced to contract, and the first of the directions intersecting the length direction of the forearm portion with respect to the skin of the user's forearm portion. A force is applied in a direction from the upper bottom portion to the lower bottom portion of the wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25. This force is continuously applied to the skin of the user's forearm while wearing the health promotion tool 2. As a result, the skin can be continuously stimulated as in the case of the first embodiment, and as a result, effects such as an increase in metabolism and a change in visceral function can be obtained.

  As described above, in the health enhancer 2 of the present embodiment, the first fixing portion 22 and the second fixing portion 23 are configured by annular members, but other members can also be used. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a configuration of a modified example of the health enhancer of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, in the case of this modification, the rectangular first fixing portion 22 and the second fixing portion 23 are arranged so as to extend in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion 21, and the first wing shape is formed. As with the portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25, one end thereof is sewn and fixed in the vicinity of the locking portion 21a. In addition, rectangular connection portions 22a and 23a each having a hook portion of a hook-and-loop fastener are formed at the other ends of the first fixing portion 22 and the second fixing portion 23, respectively. In the case of this modification, the first fixing portion 22 and the second fixing portion 23 are extended around the arm in the same manner as the first wing-like portion 24 and the second wing-like portion 25, and the connection portions 22a and 23a are engaged. It is made to contact | abut to the appropriate position of the stop part 21a. Thereby, the hook part of the connection parts 22a and 23a engages with the loop part of the latching | locking part 21a, and the 1st fixing | fixed part 22 and the 2nd fixing | fixed part 23 are fixed. Thereby, the position shift of the sleeve part 21 can be prevented.

(Other embodiments)
In each embodiment mentioned above, although the health promotion tool is mounted | worn with a user's forearm part, you may mount | wear with a site | part other than that. For example, you may make it wear | wear the user's upper arm part, thigh part, lower leg part, abdomen, neck, head, etc. with the health promotion tool of each embodiment.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, each wing-shaped portion has a vertically long trapezoidal shape, but each wing-shaped portion may have other shapes such as a rectangular shape and an elliptical shape. Further, wings having different shapes may be provided in a mixed manner.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the hook portion of the hook-and-loop fastener is formed only at the tip portion (wing fixing portion) of each wing-shaped portion, but the hook portion is formed in a wider area. May be. Thereby, since the extension range of the wing-like part at the time of fixing can be widened, the strength of the force applied to the skin can be adjusted in a wider range.

  Moreover, in each embodiment mentioned above, although each wing | blade-shaped part is attached using a hook_and_loop | surface fastener, it is the structure which can be attached using other latching means (for example, a pin, a button, etc.), Also good. Even in such a case, it is preferable that the wing-shaped portion can be extended in a wide range by fixing the attachment position.

  It is also possible to realize a new form of health promotion device by appropriately combining the above embodiments. Specifically, to realize a health promotion tool or the like provided with the first wing-like portion and the second wing-like portion in the first embodiment and the first wing-like portion and the second wing-like portion in the second embodiment. Is possible.

  The health enhancer of the present invention is useful as a health enhancer that stimulates the skin of each part of the human body such as an arm, for example.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Health promotion tool 11 Sleeve part 12 1st fixing part 13 2nd fixing part 14 1st wing-like part 14a Wing fixing part 15 2nd wing-like part 15a Wing fixing part 2 Health promotion tool 21 Sleeve part 21a Locking part 22 2nd 1 fixed portion 22a connecting portion 23 second fixed portion 23a connecting portion 24 first wing-like portion 24a wing fixing portion 25 second wing-like portion 25a wing fixing portion

Claims (4)

A tube part that has elasticity and is configured to be able to adhere to the skin of a part of the user's body;
Fixing means for fixing the cylindrical portion to a part of the user's body;
At least one wing-shaped portion having elasticity and having one end fixed to a specific location of the cylindrical portion and the other end configured to be detachable from a location different from the specific location of the cylindrical portion; A health promotion tool. The wing-shaped part is configured to extend and contract in the length direction of the cylindrical part and be attached to the different locations.
The health promotion tool according to claim 1. A plurality of the wing-shaped portions are provided, and at least one of the wing-shaped portions is configured such that the other end extends in one direction of the length of the cylindrical portion and is attached to the different portion, and the other wing-shaped portions At least one wing-shaped portion of the portion is configured such that the other end extends in the other direction of the length of the cylindrical portion and is attached to the different portion.
The health promoting tool according to claim 2. The wing-shaped part is configured to be expanded and contracted in a direction intersecting with the length direction of the cylindrical part and attached to the different places.
The health promotion tool according to claim 1.

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