JP2021168850A - Stepping type massage tool - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a stepping type massage tool which can be easily handled, can appropriately adjust pressure force, can perform foot sole massage to acupressure acupuncture points of a foot sole, and can be also used for ankle massage to move an ankle joint.SOLUTION: A stepping type massage tool includes: a main body 2 where projection parts 10 to pressure a foot sole are formed on an upper surface; and an adjuster 3 to be detachably placed on an upper side of the main body 2. Openings 20 through which the projection parts 10 are projected upward are formed in the adjuster. Thus, a projection height of the projection parts 10 is changed by attachment/detachment of the adjuster 3, so that pressurization of the projection parts 10 can be adjusted to appropriate strength. The massage tool also includes a support bar to be horizontally placed with respect to a floor surface. A support groove 14 with which the support bar is detachably engaged is formed on a lower surface of the main body 2. Consequently, the main body 2 is placed on the support bar, so that ankle massage can be performed while moving an ankle joint by rotation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a foot massage tool used for massage that presses and stimulates the sole of the foot, exercise of ankle joints, and the like.

Conventionally, as a device of this type that stimulates the body, for example, a massage device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. The massage device disclosed in the document includes a base, a holder that can move on the base, and a spherical rolling element that stimulates the user's body.

The holding body slides on the upper surface of the base along the holding body sliding groove formed on the base. The rolling element is held in a holding opening formed in the holding body, and rolls on the ground on the upper surface of the base with the holding body.

Further, Patent Document 2 describes a main body, a plurality of cylindrical stimulating members that can be inserted and removed from the upper surface of the main body, a base that is under the main body and is detachably attached to the main body, and a bottom surface of the base. A pressure-stimulating health device comprising a pair of detachable legs and a pressure-stimulating health device is disclosed.

Each of the pair of legs is provided with a plurality of connecting portions whose heights can be changed by selective coupling with the connecting insertion holes provided in the base, supports the main body and the base, and adjusts the height. It can be switched in multiple stages. The height can also be adjusted by removing the base.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-11192 Utility Model Registration No. 3075282

However, with the above-mentioned conventional foot massage tool, it has been difficult to appropriately adjust the massage method to suit the user's sensation.

That is, the feeling of massage by the foot massage tool differs greatly depending on the user. Even if the foot massager has the same shape, the feeling of acupressure, which is felt by putting the foot on the foot and putting the weight on it, differs depending on the user.

For example, some users feel comfortable with the appropriate amount of acupressure to press the sole of the foot, even if they are pressed from a foot massager of the same shape, while others feel strong pain and feel uncomfortable. There is also. In addition, even for the same user, the feeling of the sole of the foot receiving the massage may change depending on the physical condition of the day.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned conventional foot massage tool, it is not easy to appropriately adjust the pressing strength so as to suit each user's sensation. For example, in the massage device disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to change the depth of the recess on which the rolling element is placed. For that purpose, it is necessary to form a plurality of grooves having different depths, and the processing is not easy. In addition, it is not easy for the user to move the rolling element, and the rolling element may be dropped and lost.

Further, in the pressure stimulation type health appliance disclosed in Patent Document 2, the height of the main body can be adjusted by attaching a connecting portion or a base, but the protruding height of the stimulation portion fixed to the upper surface of the main body. Cannot be changed. In addition, this pressure-stimulating health device could not rotate the main body and could not be used for ankle massage that moves the ankle joint.

In this way, it was difficult to adjust the pressing pressure and massage method with the conventional foot massage tool. Therefore, for example, when a plurality of users perform foot massage, the users have different sensations and massage methods. It was necessary to prepare each foot massage tool. In addition, even when used alone, it was necessary to prepare foot massage tools having different shapes in order to change the pressure according to the physical condition of the day.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a foot massager that is easy to handle and can suitably adjust the pressing force.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a foot massage tool capable of performing acupressure on the acupressure points of the sole of the foot and also being used for ankle massage to move the ankle joint.

The foot massage tool of the present invention has a main body in which a protrusion for pressing the sole of the foot is formed on the upper surface, and an adjuster that is detachably placed above the main body. It is characterized in that an opening is formed so that the protrusion is inserted so as to protrude upward.

According to the foot massage tool of the present invention, the adjuster has a main body in which a protrusion for pressing the sole of the foot is formed on the upper surface, and an adjuster that is detachably placed above the main body. An opening is formed through which the protrusion is inserted so as to protrude upward.

With such a configuration, the height of the protrusion from the upper surface of the main body can be increased when the adjuster is removed and lowered when the adjuster is attached. Therefore, the user can change the protruding height of the protruding portion by attaching / detaching the adjuster, and adjust the pressing of the protruding portion to a suitable strength suitable for his / her sense.

Further, according to the foot massager of the present invention, a convex portion that projects upward and can support the adjuster is formed on the upper surface of the main body, and the convex portion is formed on one surface of the adjuster. A recess that can be detachably inserted may be formed.

As a result, the adjuster is attached so that the convex portion formed on the upper surface of the main body is fitted into the concave portion of the adjuster, and the protruding height of the protruding portion with respect to the upper surface of the adjuster is lower than when the convex portion is not fitted into the concave portion. can do. That is, by changing the mounting direction of the front and back of the adjuster, the protruding height of the protrusion can be changed to adjust the pressing force on the sole of the foot.

Further, according to the foot massager of the present invention, the adjuster is not attached to the main body, and the adjuster is inserted so that the convex portion is inserted into the concave portion with the surface on which the concave portion is formed downward. It can be used by selecting a state in which the adjuster is attached to the main body and a state in which the adjuster is attached to the main body with the surface on which the recess is formed facing upward.

That is, according to the foot massage tool of the present invention, the protruding height of the protrusion protruding from the upper surface of the main body or the adjuster can be adjusted in three stages of high, medium, and low. In other words, the user can adjust the strength of being pressed by the protrusions in three stages of strong, medium, and weak by changing the mounting form of the adjuster. That is, the user can make the pressure such as acupressure on the sole of the foot using the foot massage tool suitable for each preference.

Further, according to the foot massage tool of the present invention, there is a support rod that is placed horizontally on the floor surface, and the support rod extends horizontally and is detachably engaged with the lower surface of the main body. A matching support groove may be formed. As a result, by placing the main body on the support rod and using it, the user can perform a healthy ankle massage while moving the ankle joint so as to rotate the foot massage tool around the support rod. ..

It is a perspective view which shows the outline of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the main body of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment of the adjuster of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the other attachment of the adjuster of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows (A) the state which removed the adjuster, (B) the state which attached the adjuster, (C) the other state which attached the adjuster of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the bottom surface of the main body of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the support rod of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which put on the support rod of the foot massage tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, the foot massage tool according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of a foot massager 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the foot massage tool 1 is a device in which a user puts his / her foot on the foot and presses the acupuncture points on the sole of the foot like acupressure to massage the foot. The user may put his / her foot on the foot massage tool 1 and stand up to use it, or may sit on a chair or the like (not shown) and put the sole of the foot on the foot massage tool 1 to press it. The foot massage tool 1 can also be used as a health exercise device for moving the ankle.

The foot massage tool 1 has a main body 2 mounted on the floor surface and a removable adjuster 3 mounted above the main body 2. The main body 2 and the adjuster 3 are made of wood or the like. The materials of the main body 2 and the adjuster 3 are not particularly limited. For example, paulownia wood and the like are lightweight, have moderate softness, and have excellent hygroscopicity, and cypress wood and the like are easy to process. It is preferable because it can be expected to have an insect repellent effect and an aromatic effect.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main body 2 of the foot massage tool 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 2 is a member having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape mounted on a floor surface. The upper surface 11 of the main body 2 is a substantially rectangular surface that is long in the left-right direction, and is a surface on which the foot is placed. The main body 2 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 10 that press and stimulate the soles of the user's feet.

The protrusion 10 is formed of wood or the like and has a substantially spherical shape. A fixing hole 16 for fitting the protrusion 10 is formed on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2, and the protrusion 10 is fixed to the fixing hole 16.

Specifically, the diameter of the fixing hole 16 on the upper surface 11 is smaller than the diameter of the protrusion 10, and the protrusion 10 has a height of about 1/5 to 1/2 of the diameter inserted into the fixing hole 16. For example, it is fixed with an adhesive or the like. The fixing hole 16 may be formed in a concave curved surface shape so that the spherical surface of the protrusion 10 abuts.

Since the protrusion 10 has a substantially spherical shape as described above, the sole of the user's foot can be pressed with a suitable tactile sensation such as acupressure. Further, since the protrusion 10 has a substantially spherical shape, its processing becomes easy.

A convex portion 13 projecting upward is formed on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2. Specifically, the convex portions 13 are formed in pairs on the left and right so as to extend along the short side of the main body 2 in the vicinity of the end portion of the upper surface 11. The convex portion 13 is a portion that supports the adjuster 3 (see FIG. 4), and the upper portion of the convex portion 13 is formed with a flat surface that abuts on the adjuster 3.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the adjuster 3 is attached to the foot massage tool 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the adjuster 3 has a substantially rectangular plate shape. The thickness of the adjuster 3 is such that the strength is sufficient to withstand the user when he / she stands up with his / her feet on it.

A plurality of openings 20 are formed in the adjuster 3. The opening 20 is a through hole through which the protrusion 10 of the main body 2 is inserted so as to protrude upward, and is formed at a position corresponding to the protrusion 10. The axial cross-sectional shape of the opening 20 is substantially circular, and its diameter is larger than the diameter of the substantially spherical protrusion 10.

The adjuster 3 is removably placed above the main body 2. When the adjuster 3 is placed above the main body 2, the protrusion 10 is inserted through the opening 20 and protrudes upward from the surface 22 which is the upper surface of the adjuster 3. Further, the lower surface 21 of the adjuster 3 is supported so that the vicinity of the short side portion abuts on the upper portion of the convex portion 13 of the main body 2. Specifically, the upper surface 11 of the main body 2 and the surface 21 which is the lower surface of the adjuster 3 do not come into contact with each other, and there is a gap between them.

With the adjuster 3 placed above the main body 2, the protrusion 10 protrudes from the upper surface 22 of the adjuster 3. Therefore, when the user puts his / her foot on the foot massage tool 1, the user's foot The acupuncture points on the back are pressed by the protrusion 10. As a result, the user can feel a stimulus such as a foot massage.

A recess 23 is formed on one surface 22 of the adjuster 3, that is, the surface 22 which is the upper surface in FIG. The concave portion 23 is formed at the end of the adjuster 3, specifically near the short side, so as to be substantially the same as the convex portion 13 of the main body 2 when viewed from above, and extends along the convex portion 13.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another state in which the adjuster 3 is attached.
As shown in FIG. 4, the adjuster 3 can be detachably attached to the upper part of the main body 2 with the surface 22 on which the recess 23 is formed as the lower surface.

That is, the adjuster 3 can be attached to the main body 2 by reversing the attachment method shown in FIG. The adjuster 3 is placed on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2 with the surface 22 on which the concave portion 23 is formed facing downward, and the convex portion 13 of the main body 2 is detachably inserted into the concave portion 23 formed in the adjuster 3. NS. That is, the adjuster 3 is attached so that the convex portion 13 formed on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2 is fitted into the concave portion 23 of the adjuster 3.

Even in such a mounting method, when the adjuster 3 is placed above the main body 2, the protrusion 10 is inserted through the opening 20 and protrudes upward from the surface 21 which is the upper surface of the adjuster 3. .. Therefore, with the adjuster 3 placed above the main body 2, the acupuncture points on the soles of the user's feet can be pressed by the protrusions 10 protruding from the surface 21 which is the upper surface of the adjuster 3.

As a result, the protruding height H2 of the protruding portion 10 with respect to the surface 21 of the adjuster 3 (see FIG. 5B) can be made lower than in the case where the convex portion 13 is not fitted in the concave portion 23. That is, by changing the mounting direction of the front and back of the adjuster 3, the protrusion height H2 of the protrusion 10 can be changed to adjust the pressing force on the sole of the foot.

The lower surface 22 of the adjuster 3 may be in contact with and supported by the upper surface 11 of the main body 2. Further, the concave portion 23 near the short side portion of the adjuster 3 may be in contact with the upper portion of the convex portion 13 of the main body 2 to be supported.

5 (A) to 5 (C) are front views of the foot massage tool 1, FIG. 5 (A) shows a state in which the adjuster 3 is removed, and FIG. 5 (B) shows a state in which the adjuster 3 is attached. 5 (C) shows a state in which the adjuster 3 is attached in an upside-down direction from the state shown in FIG. 5 (B).

As shown in FIG. 5A, the foot massager 1 can be used without attaching the adjuster 3 (see FIG. 4). In this state, the protrusion 10 presses the sole of the user's foot in a state where the protrusion height H1 is based on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2. That is, the protrusion height H1 of the protrusion 10 is high, which strongly stimulates the sole of the user's foot.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the foot massager 1 can be attached with the adjuster 3 so that the recess 23 faces downward. That is, the adjuster 3 is placed on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2 with the surface 22 on the side where the recess 23 is formed as the lower surface and the surface 21 on the side where the recess 23 is not formed as the upper surface. The convex portion 13 of the main body 2 is inserted into the concave portion 23 of the adjuster 3.

In this state, the protrusion 10 is in a state of protruding at a protrusion height H2 with reference to the surface 21 which is the upper surface of the adjuster 3, and presses the sole of the user's foot. That is, the protrusion height H2 of the protrusion 10 is lower than the protrusion height H1 shown in FIG. 5 (A). As a result, the force for pressing the sole of the user's foot becomes weaker than in the mounted state shown in FIG. 5 (A).

As shown in FIG. 5 (C), the foot massager 1 can be attached so that the recess 23 faces upward in the vertical direction opposite to the state shown in FIG. 5 (B). That is, the adjuster 3 is placed on the upper surface 11 of the main body 2 with the surface 21 on the side where the recess 23 is not formed as the lower surface and the surface 22 on the side where the recess 23 is formed as the upper surface.

The convex portion 13 of the main body 2 is not inserted into the concave portion 23 of the adjuster 3, and the upper portion of the convex portion 13 comes into contact with the vicinity of the end portion of the surface 21 which is the lower surface of the adjuster 3 to support the adjuster 3. The upper surface 11 of the main body 2 and the surface 21 which is the lower surface of the adjuster 3 do not come into contact with each other, and a gap is formed between them.

In this state, the protrusion 10 is in a state of protruding at a protrusion height H3 with reference to the surface 22 which is the upper surface of the adjuster 3, and presses the sole of the user's foot. That is, the protruding height H3 of the protruding portion 10 is lower than the protruding height H2 shown in FIG. 5 (B). As a result, the force for pressing the sole of the user's foot becomes even weaker than in the mounted state shown in FIG. 5 (B).

As described above, in the foot massage tool 1, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the adjuster 3 is not attached to the main body 2, and as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the adjuster 3 is formed with a recess 23. The adjuster 3 is attached to the main body 2 so that the convex portion 13 is inserted into the concave portion 23 with the surface 22 facing downward, and the adjuster 3 is placed with the surface 22 on which the concave portion 23 is formed facing upward, as shown in FIG. 5 (C). It can be used by selecting the state of being attached to the main body 2.

That is, the foot massage tool 1 adjusts the protruding heights H1, H2, and H3 of the protrusions 10 protruding from the upper surface 11 of the main body 2 or the surface 21 or the surface 22 of the adjuster 3 in three stages of high, medium, and low. be able to. In other words, the user can adjust the strength of pressing by the protrusion 10 in three stages of strong, medium, and weak by changing the mounting form of the adjuster 3. That is, the user can make the pressure such as acupressure on the sole of the foot using the foot massage tool 1 suitable for each preference.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the bottom surface 12 of the main body 2 of the foot massage tool 1.
With reference to FIG. 6, a cushion member 15 is provided on the bottom surface 12 of the foot massage tool 1. The cushion member 15 is, for example, a plate-shaped elastic member made of a synthetic resin material such as polyurethane foam.

By providing the cushion member 15 made of an elastic body, the cushion member 15 can absorb the load change from the user and soften the shock to the sole of the foot. Further, the cushion member 15 also has an effect of preventing the bottom surface 12 from slipping on the floor surface. Therefore, the safety of the foot massage tool 1 can be enhanced.

The vicinity of the long side of the bottom surface 12 of the foot massage tool 1 is formed in a curved surface shape. That is, in the vicinity of the long sides before and after the bottom surface 12, the corners connecting the bottom surface 12 and the side surface are rounded.

A support groove 14 is formed on the bottom surface 12 of the foot massage tool 1 at substantially the center in the lateral direction. The support groove 14 is a concave groove having a substantially arcuate cross section with which the support rod 4 (see FIG. 7) is detachably engaged, and extends in the longitudinal direction.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the support rod 4 of the foot massage tool 1.
As shown in FIG. 7, the foot massager 1 has a support rod 4 that is placed horizontally with respect to the floor surface. The support rod 4 is a member that supports the foot massage tool 1, is formed of wood or the like, and has a substantially columnar shape. The support rod 4 is placed on the lower floor surface of the main body 2 (see FIG. 8).

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the foot massager 1 is placed on the support rod 4.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main body 2 is detachably placed above the support rod 4. Specifically, the main body 2 is fitted into the support groove 14 so that the support rod 4 extends along the support groove 14 formed on the bottom surface 12 of the main body 2. It is placed on the support rod 4. Therefore, the main body 2 is rotatably supported by the support rod 4.

In this way, the main body 2 is placed on the support rod 4 so that the support groove 14 engages with the support rod 4 placed on the floor surface, so that the foot massager 1 is centered on the support rod 4. Rotate. Therefore, by placing the main body 2 on the support rod 4 and using it, the user can move the ankle joint so as to rotate the foot massage tool 1. Specifically, the user can perform a healthy ankle massage while sitting on a chair or the like, placing both feet on the foot massage tool 1, and moving the ankle joint.

Further, as described above, the vicinity of the long side of the bottom surface 12 is rounded and formed into a curved surface. As a result, the foot massage tool 1 can obtain a suitable rotation angle, and the impact due to the contact between the main body 2 and the floor surface is alleviated, so that the user can perform a comfortable ankle massage.

As described above, according to the foot massage tool 1, the user changes the protrusion heights H1, H2, and H3 of the protrusions 10 by attaching and detaching the adjuster 3, and the pressing by the protrusions 10 becomes his / her own sensation. It can be adjusted to a suitable strength.

In addition, by using the main body 2 placed on the support rod 4, the user performs a healthy ankle massage while moving the ankle joint so as to rotate the foot massage tool 1 around the support rod 4. be able to.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 Foot massage tool 2 Main body 3 Adjuster 4 Support rod 10 Protrusion 11 Top surface 12 Bottom surface 13 Convex 14 Support groove 15 Cushion member 16 Fixing hole 17 Lower side 20 Opening 21 Surface 22 Surface 23 Concave

Claims (4)

The main body with a protrusion that presses the sole of the foot on the upper surface,
It has an adjuster that is detachably placed above the main body.
A foot massager characterized in that the adjuster is formed with an opening through which the protrusion is inserted so as to protrude upward. A convex portion that projects upward and can support the adjuster is formed on the upper surface of the main body.
The foot massager according to claim 1, wherein a concave portion into which the convex portion is detachably inserted is formed on one surface of the adjuster. When the adjuster is not attached to the main body,
A state in which the adjuster is attached to the main body so that the convex portion is inserted into the concave portion with the surface on which the concave portion is formed facing downward.
The foot massager according to claim 2, wherein the adjuster can be used by selecting a state in which the adjuster is attached to the main body with the surface on which the recess is formed facing upward. It has a support rod that is placed horizontally with respect to the floor.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a support groove extending in the horizontal direction and with which the support rod is detachably engaged is formed on the lower surface of the main body. Foot massage tool.

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