JP2023004777A - Ems exercise apparatus with jaw support stand - Google Patents

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JP2023004777A
JP2023004777A JP2021111084A JP2021111084A JP2023004777A JP 2023004777 A JP2023004777 A JP 2023004777A JP 2021111084 A JP2021111084 A JP 2021111084A JP 2021111084 A JP2021111084 A JP 2021111084A JP 2023004777 A JP2023004777 A JP 2023004777A
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To provide an EMS exercise apparatus with a jaw support stand, capable of improving operability for exercising simply suprahyoid muscles, reducing a risk of aspiration pneumonia, and obtaining a cosmetic effect.SOLUTION: In an EMS exercise apparatus with a jaw support stand, the jaw support stand is a stand for supporting jaw of a user, which is an electrostimulator with an integrated USB charging terminal, and such a structure is adopted that, in suprahyoid muscles, a pair of mylohyoid muscles and geniohyoid muscle surface are simultaneously supported by three electrode pads.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

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本発明は、EMS運動器具に関し、特に舌骨上筋群を簡単に鍛えるのに好適な顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具に関する。 TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an EMS exercise apparatus, and more particularly to an EMS exercise apparatus with a chin support that is suitable for easily training the suprahyoid muscle group.

従来、主に筋肉や運動神経への電気刺激により筋収縮を起こすことで、筋力増強や筋委縮の予防、痙縮抑制などを目的に行われるEMS運動器具(EMSトレーニング器具)が知られている。 BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, EMS exercise equipment (EMS training equipment) is known, which is performed for the purpose of increasing muscle strength, preventing muscle atrophy, suppressing spasticity, etc. by causing muscle contraction mainly by electrical stimulation of muscles and motor nerves.

EMS運動器具としては、例えば、お腹周りを効率的に鍛えるもの、腹筋を集中的に鍛えるもの、気になる部位(ウエスト・腕・脚)を効率的に鍛えるもの、腕を集中的にきたえるもの、脚を集中的に鍛えるものなどが市販されている。例えば、SIXPAD(登録商標)など。また、顔面筋を鍛えるものなども市販されている。これらのEMS運動器具は専用の導電性ジェルシートを使用するものが多く、装着に手間がかかり、ある程度の期間使用すると肌粘着性が低下するので、交換しなければならず、消耗品にかかるコストも高かった。 Examples of EMS exercise equipment include those that efficiently train the abdomen, those that intensively train abdominal muscles, those that efficiently train worrisome parts (waist, arms, and legs), and those that intensively train arms. , and those that train the legs intensively are commercially available. For example, SIXPAD® and the like. In addition, products for training facial muscles are also commercially available. Many of these EMS exercise equipment use a dedicated conductive gel sheet, which takes time and effort to put on, and after using it for a certain period of time, the adhesiveness to the skin decreases, so it must be replaced, resulting in the cost of consumables. was also expensive.

高齢になると、咽頭部周辺の筋肉の衰えや、各筋肉の連携・協調の衰えにより、食事中の飲み込みが悪くなったり、食べ物が食道に流れづらくなったり、気管に流れてしまういわゆる誤嚥を起こしやすくなる。この誤嚥により、「誤嚥性肺炎」等の重篤な症状を引き起こす可能性がある。 In old age, the muscles around the pharynx weaken and the coordination and coordination of each muscle weakens, making it difficult to swallow during meals, making it difficult for food to flow into the esophagus, and causing so-called aspiration, in which food flows into the trachea. easier to wake up. This aspiration may cause serious symptoms such as "aspiration pneumonia".

こうした食事中の飲み込みを改善させたり、誤嚥を引き起こすのを予防したりするには、舌骨上筋群、咽頭拳上筋群などの筋力強化を行うことが効果的であることが知られている。 It is known that strengthening the muscles of the suprahyoid muscle group and the supra-pharyngeal muscle group is effective in improving swallowing during meals and preventing aspiration. ing.

舌骨上筋群、咽頭拳上筋群の筋力強化を簡単に行えるEMS運動器具として、市販されているものは少ないが、関連する特許文献としては、例えば、特開2020-99742号公報(特許文献1)、特開2007-151747号公報(特許文献2)、特表2010-533031号公報(特許文献3)などが挙げられる。 As EMS exercise equipment that can easily strengthen the muscle strength of the suprahyoid muscle group and the supra-pharyngeal muscle group, there are few on the market, but related patent documents include, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-99742 (Patent Document 1), Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-151747 (Patent Document 2), National Publication of International Patent Application No. 2010-533031 (Patent Document 3), and the like.

一方、これらのEMS運動器具(訓練装置)では、実際に食べ物を飲み込む動作を行わないので、最適な筋力強化及び筋肉の神経的連携を鍛えられないとして、実際に食べ物を飲み込む動作を行う嚥下用トレーニング器具が提案されている(特開2019-195580号公報(特許文献4))。 On the other hand, since these EMS exercise equipment (training devices) do not actually perform the motion of swallowing food, it is considered that optimal muscle strength and neural coordination of muscles cannot be trained. A training device has been proposed (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-195580 (Patent Document 4)).

特開2020-99742号公報JP 2020-99742 A 特開2007-151747号公報JP 2007-151747 A 特表2010-533031号公報Japanese Patent Publication No. 2010-533031 特開2019-195580号公報JP 2019-195580 A

上記特許文献1は、バンドタイプのEMS運動器具(飲み込み訓練装置)で、電極が備えられた第一のバンドと第二のバンドとを固定部品で対象者の首に装着し、首の周囲に電極を貼り付けて飲み込み訓練の電気刺激を与える構成をしている。上記特許文献1の飲み込み訓練装置は、対象者に対する設置作業が面倒で簡単に対象者が一人で使用できるものではなかった。 The above Patent Document 1 is a band-type EMS exercise device (swallow training device), in which a first band and a second band provided with electrodes are attached to the neck of a subject by fixing parts, and are wrapped around the neck. It is configured to give electrical stimulation for swallowing training by attaching electrodes. The swallow training device disclosed in Patent Literature 1 is troublesome to install on a subject and cannot be easily used by the subject alone.

上記文献2は、ネックカラー型装着具の内面に表面電極2,3を貼り付けて使用するタイプであり、咽頭部全体の訓練が主であり、装着が面倒であり、高齢者等が家庭や老人施設で1人で使用できるような装置ではなかった。 The above-mentioned document 2 is a type in which surface electrodes 2 and 3 are attached to the inner surface of a neck collar type wearing device, and is mainly used for training the entire pharynx. It was not a device that could be used by one person in a nursing home.

上記文献3は、バンドを首に装着するタイプであり、咽頭部全体の訓練が主であり、装着が面倒であり、高齢者等が家庭や老人施設で1人で使用できるような装置ではなかった。 Document 3 above is a type in which a band is worn around the neck, and is mainly used for training the entire pharynx. rice field.

上記文献4は、操作者が意図的に訓練しないと効果が上げられない装置であり、ちょっとしたスキマ時間に簡単にできる器具ではなかった。 Document 4 described above is a device that cannot be effective unless the operator intentionally trains, and is not a device that can be easily used in a short time.

上述したような課題を解決するため、本発明の目的は、舌骨上筋群を簡単に鍛える操作性を向上し、誤嚥性肺炎のリスクを低減させ、美容的効果も得られる顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具を提供することにある。 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the object of the present invention is to improve the operability of easily training the suprahyoid muscle group, reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia, and obtain a cosmetic effect. To provide an EMS exercise equipment with a

上記目的を達成するため、本発明の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具は、以下の構成である。 In order to achieve the above objects, the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support of the present invention has the following configuration.

顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具であって、前記顎サポート台は、使用者の顎をサポートする台であり、一体型のUSB充電端子付きの電気刺激装置であり、舌骨上筋群のうち、一対の顎舌骨筋とオトガイ舌骨筋表面を3個の電極パットで同時支持構造とした(請求項1対応)。 An EMS exercise apparatus with a chin support base, wherein the chin support base is a base for supporting the user's chin, is an electric stimulator with an integrated USB charging terminal, and includes: A pair of mylohyoid muscles and the surface of the geniohyoid muscles were simultaneously supported by three electrode pads (corresponding to claim 1).

前記構成に加え、前記顎サポート台は使用者の顎の高さを調整可能な高さ調節部を有する(請求項2対応)。 In addition to the above configuration, the chin support base has a height adjuster capable of adjusting the height of the user's chin (corresponding to claim 2).

前記構成に加え、電極パットは露出形の電極であり、水分で湿らすことにより、粘着性パットを不要とした(請求項3対応)。 In addition to the structure described above, the electrode pad is an exposed electrode and is moistened with water, thereby eliminating the need for an adhesive pad (corresponding to claim 3).

前記USB充電端子は、パワーデリバリー対応のタイプCである(請求項4対応)。 The USB charging terminal is type C compatible with power delivery (corresponding to claim 4).

前記USB充電端子付きの電気刺激装置は、別体型である(請求項5対応)。 The electrical stimulator with the USB charging terminal is a separate type (corresponding to claim 5).

前記顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具は、歯科矯正用EMS運動器具である(請求項6対応)。 The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support base is an EMS exercise equipment for orthodontics (corresponding to claim 6).

前記顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具は、所定時間使用すると、自動的に電源オフする(請求項7対応)。 When the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base is used for a predetermined period of time, the power is automatically turned off (corresponding to claim 7).

本発明によれば、舌骨上筋群を簡単に鍛える操作性を向上し、誤嚥性肺炎のリスクを低減させ、美容的効果も得られる顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具を実現することができる。 ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an EMS exercise device with a chin support that improves operability for easily training the suprahyoid muscle group, reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia, and obtains cosmetic effects. .

図面は、本開示に係る本発明の特定の実施の形態を示し、発明の不可欠な構成ばかりでなく、選択的及び好ましい実施の形態を含む。
本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具(フラット)の斜視図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の側面図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の使用状態説明図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の使用時の水噴霧図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具における充電用USB変換アダプタと接続用USBケーブルの構成図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の水噴霧後の装着図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具(返し)の側面図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具における筋力強化箇所の説明図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具における筋力強化箇所の説明図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の機能ブロック図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の充電動作フロー図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の運動動作フロー図。 本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の調整部の一例を示す図。
The drawings show specific embodiments of the present invention according to the present disclosure and include not only essential features of the invention, but also optional and preferred embodiments.
The perspective view of the EMS exercise equipment (flat) with a chin support base of this embodiment. The side view of the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support base of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the state of use of the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a view of water spray when using the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a USB conversion adapter for charging and a USB cable for connection in the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of the present embodiment. Fig. 2 is a view of the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support of the present embodiment after being sprayed with water; FIG. 2 is a side view of the EMS exercise equipment (reverse) with the chin support of the present embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of muscle strength strengthening points in the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of muscle strength strengthening points in the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support base according to the present embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the charging operation of the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of the present embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the exercise operation of the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the adjustment part of the EMS exercise|movement apparatus with a chin support base of this embodiment.

添付の図面を参照し、本発明に係る顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の詳細を説明すると、以下のとおりである。また、以下の実施形態は、本発明の欠くことのできない要件を含む他に、選択的に採用することのできる要件及び適宜に組み合わせることのできる要件を含んでいる。 The details of the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition to the essential requirements of the present invention, the following embodiments also include requirements that can be selectively adopted and requirements that can be combined as appropriate.

<実施形態>
本実施形態は、顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具であって、前記顎サポート台は、使用者の顎をサポートする台であり、一体型のUSB充電端子付きの電気刺激装置であり、舌骨上筋群のうち、一対の顎舌骨筋とオトガイ舌骨筋表面を3個の電極パットで同時支持構造としたものである。この構造により、使用者は顎サポート台に顎を乗せて、EMS運動器具のスイッチを入れ、所定時間(例えば、10分間)待っているだけで、舌骨上筋群の筋肉トレーニングが実施できる。
<Embodiment>
This embodiment is an EMS exercise device with a chin support base, wherein the chin support base is a base for supporting the user's chin, an electric stimulator with an integrated USB charging terminal, and a suprahyoid Among the muscle groups, a pair of mylohyoid and geniohyoid muscles are simultaneously supported by three electrode pads. With this structure, the user can train the suprahyoid muscle group simply by placing the chin on the chin support, turning on the EMS exercise equipment, and waiting for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes).

<構成>
本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具1は、図1、図2、図3に示すように、顎サポート台2と、EMS運動器具のベース3と、スイッチ4と、ON/OFFインジケータ5と、パルス強度ダイヤル6と、充電インジケータ7と、電極10と、電極11と、電極12を有する。この顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具1は、使用者9により机・テーブルなどの置台8に設置される。使用者9が顎サポート台2に乗せるだけで、舌骨上筋群の特定の箇所の筋肉トレーニングができる。
<Configuration>
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support base of this embodiment includes a chin support base 2, a base 3 of the EMS exercise equipment, a switch 4, and an ON/OFF indicator 5. , pulse intensity dial 6 , charging indicator 7 , electrode 10 , electrode 11 and electrode 12 . This EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support base is installed on a stand 8 such as a desk or a table by a user 9 . A user 9 can train a specific part of the suprahyoid muscle group only by placing it on the chin support base 2.例文帳に追加

<構成の説明>
顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具1は、使用者9が図1の斜視図、図2の側面図に示すような状態で、顎サポート台2に顎を乗せて使用する。実際には、顎サポート台2上には、電極(EMSパッド)10、11、12が設けられている。この電極(EMSパッド)10、11、12の作用により使用者9の舌骨上筋群の筋力(筋肉)トレーニングを行う。使用者9は特に意識的にトレーニングをする必要がなく、テレビを見ながら、音楽を聴きながら、リラックス状態で休憩しながら、筋力トレーニングができる。
<Description of configuration>
The EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support base is used by a user 9 placing his/her chin on the chin support base 2 in the state shown in the perspective view of FIG. 1 and the side view of FIG. Actually, electrodes (EMS pads) 10 , 11 , 12 are provided on the chin support base 2 . By the action of the electrodes (EMS pads) 10, 11, 12, the user's 9 suprahyoid muscle group is trained for strength (muscle). The user 9 does not need to train particularly consciously, and can do muscle strength training while watching television, listening to music, and resting in a relaxed state.

顎サポート台2は、使用者9の顎をサポート(支持)する台である。顎サポート台2上には、露出形の電極(EMSパット)10、11、12が設けられており、露出形の電極にアトマイザーで霧状の水を噴きかけて、導電性を向上させて使用する。水に濡れてもタオルでさっと一拭きすれば、アルコール除菌などが簡単に行える材料であることが望ましい。例えば、レザーや合成樹脂などのカバーが使用できる。また、使用者は所定時間の間、顎を乗せておくので、疲労軽減対策としてカバー内に薄厚のクッション(弾性体)を入れておくのが望ましい。顎サポート台2自体は、合成樹脂等が使用される。
アルコール除菌を行う理由は、昨今、新型コロナ感染症が拡大されており、老人施設やリハビリテーションセンター、デイサービスセンターなどでの利用を想定した場合は、感染防止対策上重要だからである。
The chin support base 2 is a base that supports the chin of the user 9 . Exposed electrodes (EMS pads) 10, 11, and 12 are provided on the chin support base 2, and the exposed electrodes are sprayed with atomized water from an atomizer to improve conductivity. do. It is desirable to use a material that can be easily sterilized with alcohol by simply wiping it with a towel even if it gets wet. For example, covers such as leather and synthetic resin can be used. In addition, since the user rests his or her chin on the cover for a predetermined period of time, it is desirable to insert a thin cushion (elastic body) in the cover as a measure to reduce fatigue. Synthetic resin or the like is used for the chin support base 2 itself.
The reason for alcohol sterilization is that the new corona infectious disease is spreading recently, and it is important to prevent infection when it is assumed to be used in elderly facilities, rehabilitation centers, day service centers, etc.

ベース3は、顎サポート台2に乗せた使用者9の頭を支えるので、倒立状態を安定させる重量を有し、使用者9が顎サポート台2に顎を乗せた状態で、操作系が見えるように設置面の大きさを確保する。また、ベース3は、上面に操作系の各部材が設けられている。図示しないベース3の裏面から充電式電池(例えば、リチウムイオン電池、ニッケル水素電池等)を収納し、顎サーポート台2に設けられた電極(EMSパッド)10、11、12に電源供給を行う。 Since the base 3 supports the head of the user 9 placed on the chin support base 2, it has a weight to stabilize the inverted state, and the operation system can be seen with the user 9 placing the chin on the chin support base 2. Secure the size of the installation surface as follows. Further, the base 3 is provided with each member of the operation system on its upper surface. A rechargeable battery (for example, a lithium ion battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, etc.) is housed from the rear surface of the base 3 (not shown), and power is supplied to the electrodes (EMS pads) 10, 11, and 12 provided on the jaw support base 2.

スイッチ4は、電源スイッチであり、ボタンを押下することにより、電源ON又はOFFすることができる。 The switch 4 is a power switch, and can be turned on or off by pressing a button.

ON・OFFインジケータ5は、電源ON又はOFFの状態を視認できるように、LEDランプなどを備え、ランプ消灯、点灯表示、点滅表示などさせる。例えば、点灯表示で電源ON状態を示し、消灯で電源OFF状態を使用者に知らせる。 The ON/OFF indicator 5 has an LED lamp or the like so that the ON or OFF state of the power can be visually recognized, and the lamp is extinguished, illuminated, or blinked. For example, a lit display indicates the power ON state, and a light off indicates the power OFF state to the user.

パルス強度ダイヤル6は、電極(EMSパッド)10、11、12に供給するパルスの強度を変更するロータリスイッチである。図1の例では、「弱」・「中」・「強」などの切替モードがあり、パルス強度ダイヤル6を回転させるだけで、簡単に電気刺激強度を変更できるので、機器に不慣れな高齢者が使用したとしても、簡単に操作することができる。 A pulse intensity dial 6 is a rotary switch for changing the intensity of pulses supplied to the electrodes (EMS pads) 10 , 11 , 12 . In the example of FIG. 1, there are switching modes such as "weak", "medium", and "strong", and simply by rotating the pulse intensity dial 6, the electrical stimulation intensity can be easily changed, so elderly people who are unfamiliar with the equipment can use it. can be easily manipulated by using

充電インジケータ7は、充電式電池に充電中はLEDランプを点滅表示させ、充電完了になったとき、LEDランプを消灯させる。LEDランプの表示形態は、適宜変更して使用しても良い。例えば、充電中は点滅表示させ、充電完了で連続表示にさせたりしても良い。充電は、図3に示すように、ベース3の背面に設けられたUSB充電端子(例えば、USBタイプC)にUSBケーブル14の一端であるUSBタイプCコネクタ15を接続し、USBケーブル14の他端であるUSBコネクタ20をUSB電源変換アダプタ13に接続した状態で行う。図3の接続状態のUSB電源変換アダプタ13からUSBケーブル14を取り外した状態を図5に示す。 The charge indicator 7 flashes the LED lamp while the rechargeable battery is being charged, and turns off the LED lamp when the charging is completed. The display form of the LED lamp may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be displayed blinking during charging, and continuously displayed when charging is completed. For charging, as shown in FIG. This is done with the USB connector 20 at the end connected to the USB power conversion adapter 13 . FIG. 5 shows a state in which the USB cable 14 is removed from the USB power conversion adapter 13 in the connected state shown in FIG.

机・テーブル8は、顎サポート台付EMS運動器具1を設置する台である。ダイニングテーブルや居間のテーブルなどが利用できる。テーブルの高さは、顎サポート台付EMS運動器具1を設置し、使用者9の顎を顎サポート台2に乗せたとき、ちょうどフィットする高さが望ましい。例えば、居間などで舌骨上筋群の筋肉トレーニングを行う場合、テレビなどがあれば、テレビを視聴しながら、トレーニングを行うことができる。 The desk/table 8 is a stand on which the EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support is installed. A dining table or living room table can be used. The height of the table is desirably such that when the EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support base is installed and the chin of the user 9 is placed on the chin support base 2, it just fits. For example, when performing muscle training for the suprahyoid muscle group in a living room or the like, if there is a television, the training can be performed while watching the television.

使用者9は、加齢により舌骨上筋群が衰えた高齢者であったり、長期間病院に入院していて舌骨上筋群が衰えた大人や子供でも良い。ただし、子供の場合はEMS運動器具1を適切に操作できる能力がある10歳前後であれば、利用できる。 The user 9 may be an elderly person whose suprahyoid muscle group has weakened due to aging, or an adult or child whose suprahyoid muscle group has weakened due to long-term hospitalization. However, children around the age of 10 who have the ability to operate the EMS exercise equipment 1 appropriately can use it.

電極10、11、12は露出形のEMS電極パットであり、電極は露出タイプのものを使用する。導電性ジェルパットを使用すると、消耗品代がかかり、コスト高になるので、本実施形態では、露出タイプの電極を使用している。導電性を向上させるため、電極を水で濡らしたりする。使用者9の顎を顎サポート台2に乗せるだけで、電極パット10はオトガイ舌骨筋表面にセットされ、電極パット11、12により一対の顎舌骨筋表面にセットされて同時支持構造をしている。図8に舌骨上筋群50と下顎骨51と舌骨52と電極パット(EMS)の関係を示す。また、図9に示すように、舌骨52と下顎骨51との間に張られた舌骨上筋群50に対して電極パット(EMS)10、11、12が舌骨上筋群の特定の箇所をワンタッチで同時支持構造を実現した。これにより、使用者の筋力トレーニングが簡単できるので、トレーニングの継続性に寄与することができる。
このEMSパットへのパルス供給は、EMS運動器具1の支柱内にケーブルを通して器具ベース3にある充電池と接続し、充電池から行われる。充電完了後は、USBケーブルを取り外してEMS運動器具1を使用することができる。
The electrodes 10, 11 and 12 are exposed type EMS electrode pads, and the exposed type electrodes are used. If a conductive gel pad is used, the cost of consumables is high, so the present embodiment uses an exposed type electrode. In order to improve conductivity, the electrodes are wetted with water. By simply placing the chin of the user 9 on the chin support base 2, the electrode pad 10 is set on the surface of the geniohyoid muscle, and the electrode pads 11 and 12 are set on the surface of the pair of mylohyoid muscles to form a simultaneous support structure. ing. FIG. 8 shows the relationship between the suprahyoid muscle group 50, the mandible 51, the hyoid bone 52, and the electrode pads (EMS). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, electrode pads (EMS) 10, 11, and 12 are used to identify the suprahyoid muscle group 50 stretched between the hyoid bone 52 and the mandible 51. A simultaneous support structure was realized with a single touch. As a result, the user's muscle strength training can be simplified, which contributes to the continuity of training.
Pulse supply to the EMS pad is performed by passing a cable through the support of the EMS exercise equipment 1 and connecting it to a rechargeable battery in the equipment base 3 . After charging is completed, the EMS exercise equipment 1 can be used by removing the USB cable.

USB電源変換アダプタ13は、図5に示すような形状をしており、AC電源の交流電圧を直流電圧、例えば5V電圧などに変換して、充電池への電源供給を行う。USB充電端子16は、パワーデリバリー対応のタイプCであり、複数の電圧を使用できる。 The USB power conversion adapter 13 has a shape as shown in FIG. 5, converts the AC voltage of the AC power supply into a DC voltage, such as 5V voltage, and supplies power to the rechargeable battery. The USB charging terminal 16 is type C compatible with power delivery, and can use a plurality of voltages.

USBケーブル14の一端には24ピンのUSBタイプCコネクタ15を備えており、他端は通常のUSBコネクタ20を備えている。 One end of the USB cable 14 has a 24-pin USB type C connector 15 and the other end has a normal USB connector 20 .

以下、図11を用いて本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の充電動作について説明する。 The charging operation of the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 11 .

<顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の充電動作>
まず、図3、図4に示すように、顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具1本体のUSBタイプCコネクタ充電端子16(図4参照)にUSBケーブル14の一端のUSBタイプCコネクタ15を接続し、他端のUSBコネクタ20をUSB電源変換アダプタ13に接続し、USB電源変換アダプタ13を商用電源コンセントに差し込むと(ステップ101)、充電が開始される(ステップ102)。充電中は充電インジケータ7のLEDランプが点滅表示される。充電が完了すると、充電インジケータ7が消灯したり、常時点灯させることにより、充電完了を使用者に知らせて確認する(ステップ103)。これにより、充電が完了し、EMS運動器具1が使用できるようになる。
<Charging operation of EMS exercise equipment with chin support>
First, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the USB type C connector 15 at one end of the USB cable 14 is connected to the USB type C connector charging terminal 16 (see FIG. 4) of the EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support, When the USB connector 20 at the other end is connected to the USB power conversion adapter 13 and the USB power conversion adapter 13 is inserted into a commercial power outlet (step 101), charging is started (step 102). During charging, the LED lamp of the charging indicator 7 blinks. When the charging is completed, the charging indicator 7 is turned off or lit constantly to notify the user of the completion of charging and confirm the completion (step 103). As a result, charging is completed and the EMS exercise equipment 1 can be used.

以下、図12を用いて本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の運動(トレーニング)動作について説明する。 The exercise (training) operation of the EMS exercise equipment with the chin support base of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

<顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の運動動作>
まず、図12に示すように、顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具1の事前準備を行う(ステップ111)。予め、充電されたEMS運動器具1を用意しておくものとする。図4に示すように、使用者9が水を入れたアトマイザー17を手に持ち、水18を噴霧して電極パット10、11、12を湿らせる。
<Exercise operation of EMS exercise equipment with chin support base>
First, as shown in FIG. 12, the EMS exercise equipment 1 with a chin support is prepared (step 111). Assume that the charged EMS exercise equipment 1 is prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, a user 9 holds an atomizer 17 filled with water and sprays water 18 to wet the electrode pads 10, 11 and 12. As shown in FIG.

図6に示すように、使用者9が顎サポート台2にあごを乗せる(ステップ112)。あごを乗せた状態から腕(図示省略)を伸ばしてスイッチ4をオンすると、電源オンとなる(ステップ113)。パルス強度ダイヤル6を回してEMSモード設定を行う(ステップ114)。例えば、図6の例では、「弱」ダイヤルとなっている。すなわち、電気刺激が一番弱いモードとなっている。所定時間(例えば、10分間)動作し、筋力強化運動(トレーニング)を行い、舌骨上筋群が鍛えられる。所定時間経過すると、自動電源オフとなる(ステップ116)。 As shown in FIG. 6, the user 9 places the chin on the chin support base 2 (step 112). When the arm (not shown) is extended from the state where the chin is placed and the switch 4 is turned on, the power is turned on (step 113). The EMS mode is set by turning the pulse intensity dial 6 (step 114). For example, in the example of FIG. 6, it is a "weak" dial. In other words, the electrical stimulation is the weakest mode. The user works for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 minutes), performs muscle strengthening exercises (training), and trains the suprahyoid muscle group. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the power is automatically turned off (step 116).

図7は、本実施形態の他の例を示す顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の側面図である。 FIG. 7 is a side view of the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support, showing another example of this embodiment.

図7の例では、顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具21の顎サポート台22に返しを設けた以外は、上述した実施形態と同様であるので、説明を省略する。顎サポート台22に返しを設けたので、顎をサポート台に乗せたときに安定性を増す効果を奏する。 The example of FIG. 7 is the same as the above-described embodiment except that the chin support base 22 of the EMS exercise equipment 21 with the chin support base is provided with barbs, so description thereof will be omitted. Since the chin support base 22 is provided with a barb, there is an effect of increasing the stability when the chin is placed on the support base.

図13は、本実施形態の他の例を示す顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の側面図である。 FIG. 13 is a side view of the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support, showing another example of this embodiment.

図13の例では、顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具31の顎サポート台32に高さ調節部34,35を設けた以外は、上述した実施形態と同様であるので、説明を省略する。顎サポート台32の高さ調節部34,35を設けて、顎サポート台32の高さを調節できるので、座高の高さに合わせて顎を乗せる顎サポート台の高さを適切に調節できる。これにより、1つのEMS運動器具で大人から子供まで舌骨上筋群の筋力トレーニングが簡単にできる。このEMS運動器具は、歯科矯正用のEMS運動器具としても適用できる。加齢により、ほうれい線がしわになっている人の美容にも効果がある。 The example of FIG. 13 is the same as the above-described embodiment except that the chin support base 32 of the EMS exercise equipment 31 with the chin support base is provided with the height adjusters 34 and 35, so the description will be omitted. Since the height adjustment parts 34 and 35 of the chin support base 32 are provided to adjust the height of the chin support base 32, the height of the chin support base on which the chin is placed can be appropriately adjusted according to the height of the sitting height. This makes it easy to train the muscles of the suprahyoid muscles from adults to children with a single EMS exercise device. This EMS exercise appliance can also be applied as an EMS exercise appliance for orthodontics. It is also effective for the beauty of people who have wrinkled nasolabial folds due to aging.

図10は、本実施形態の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具の機能ブロック図である。 FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support of this embodiment.

図10に示すように、顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具は、操作部40と、制御部41と、通知部42と、電源部43と、パルス発生部44と、電極パット部45と、充電端子46と、充電式電池47と、充電制御部48と、ACアダプタ49とを有する。これらの機能は、公知の手段と同様なものを使用できる。 As shown in FIG. 10, the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support includes an operation unit 40, a control unit 41, a notification unit 42, a power supply unit 43, a pulse generation unit 44, an electrode pad unit 45, and a charging terminal. 46 , a rechargeable battery 47 , a charging controller 48 and an AC adapter 49 . These functions can use well-known means.

このように、本実施形態によれば、舌骨上筋群を簡単に鍛える操作性を向上し、誤嚥性肺炎のリスクを低減させ、美容的効果も得られる顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具を実現することができる。 As described above, according to the present embodiment, an EMS exercise device with a chin support that improves operability for easily training the suprahyoid muscle group, reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia, and obtains cosmetic effects. can be realized.

1 顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具
2 顎サポート台
3 器具ベース
4 電源スイッチ
5 ON・OFFインジケータ
6 パルス強度ダイヤル
7 充電インジケータ
8 机・テーブル
9 使用者
10 電極(パット)
11 電極(パット)
12 電極(パット)
13 USB電源変換アダプタ
14 USBケーブル
15 USBタイプCコネクタ
20 USBコネクタ
1 EMS exercise equipment with chin support base 2 Chin support base 3 Equipment base 4 Power switch 5 ON/OFF indicator 6 Pulse intensity dial 7 Charging indicator 8 Desk/table 9 User 10 Electrodes (Pat)
11 electrode (pad)
12 electrode (pad)
13 USB power conversion adapter 14 USB cable 15 USB type C connector 20 USB connector

顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具であって、前記顎サポート台は、使用者の顎をサポートする台であり、USB端子を有する電気刺激装置であり、前記顎サポート台には、舌骨上筋群のうち、一対の顎舌骨筋とオトガイ舌骨筋とを同時に支持して筋肉トレーニングすることができる露出形の3個の電極パットが配置されていて、前記顎サポート台を支持し、前記顎サポート台の倒立状態を安定させる重量を有する器具ベースを備える(請求項1対応)。 An EMS exercise apparatus with a chin support base, wherein the chin support base is a base for supporting a user's chin, an electric stimulator having a USB terminal , and the chin support base includes a suprahyoid muscle group Among them, three exposed electrode pads are arranged to simultaneously support a pair of mylohyoid muscles and geniohyoid muscles for muscle training. An instrument base having a weight for stabilizing the inverted state of the support base is provided (corresponding to claim 1).

充電インジケータ7は、充電式電池に充電中はLEDランプを点滅表示させ、充電完了になったとき、LEDランプを消灯させる。LEDランプの表示形態は、適宜変更して使用しても良い。例えば、充電中は点滅表示させ、充電完了で連続表示にさせたりしても良い。充電は、図3に示すように、ベース3の背面に設けられたUSB充電端子(USB端子)(例えば、USBタイプC)にUSBケーブル14の一端であるUSBタイプCコネクタ15を接続し、USBケーブル14の他端であるUSBコネクタ20をUSB電源変換アダプタ13に接続した状態で行う。図3の接続状態のUSB電源変換アダプタ13からUSBケーブル14を取り外した状態を図5に示す。 The charge indicator 7 flashes the LED lamp while the rechargeable battery is being charged, and turns off the LED lamp when the charging is completed. The display form of the LED lamp may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be displayed blinking during charging, and continuously displayed when charging is completed. For charging, as shown in FIG. 3, a USB charging terminal (USB terminal) (for example, USB type C) provided on the back of the base 3 is connected to a USB type C connector 15, which is one end of a USB cable 14. This is done while the USB connector 20 that is the other end of the cable 14 is connected to the USB power conversion adapter 13 . FIG. 5 shows a state in which the USB cable 14 is removed from the USB power conversion adapter 13 in the connected state shown in FIG.

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顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具であって、
前記顎サポート台は、使用者の顎をサポートする台であり、
一体型のUSB充電端子付きの電気刺激装置であり、舌骨上筋群のうち、一対の顎舌骨筋とオトガイ舌骨筋表面を3個の電極パットで同時支持構造とした顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。
An EMS exercise device with a chin support, comprising:
The chin support base is a base for supporting the chin of the user,
It is an electrical stimulator with an integrated USB charging terminal, and includes a chin support base that simultaneously supports the surface of a pair of mylohyoid muscles and geniohyoid muscles of the suprahyoid muscle group with three electrode pads. EMS exercise equipment.
前記顎サポート台は使用者の顎の高さを調整可能な高さ調節部を有する請求項1記載の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。 2. The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support according to claim 1, wherein said chin support has a height adjuster for adjusting the height of the user's chin. 前記電極パットは露出形の電極であり、水分で湿らすことにより、通電することを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2記載の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。 3. The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support base according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said electrode pads are exposed type electrodes and are energized by moistening them with water. 前記USB充電端子は、パワーデリバリー対応のタイプCである請求項1から請求項3のいずれか一記載の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。 4. The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the USB charging terminal is a power delivery compatible type C. 前記USB充電端子付きの電気刺激装置は、別体型である請求項1から請求項4のいずれか一記載の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。 5. The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support base according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electric stimulator with a USB charging terminal is a separate type. 前記顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具は、歯科矯正用EMS運動器具である請求項1から請求項5のいずれか一記載の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。 6. The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support is an EMS exercise equipment for orthodontics. 前記顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具は、所定時間使用すると、自動的に電源オフする請求項1から請求項6のいずれか一記載の顎サポート台付きEMS運動器具。 7. The EMS exercise equipment with a chin support according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the EMS exercise equipment with a chin support is automatically turned off after being used for a predetermined period of time.
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