JP2023012462A - Fitness wear for electrostimulator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide fitness wear in which fine appearance is kept.

SOLUTION: In fitness wear for an electrostimulator, a garment part has a shape wearable on the body. An installing part 30 can install a base on which the electrostimulator is disposed, the electrostimulator comprising a plurality of electrodes for applying electric stimulation to a predetermined target body region, and is a member such as a hook-and-loop fastener provided at a position corresponding to the target body region of the garment part such that at least a part of electrodes among the plurality of electrodes can move closer toward the body of the user on the rear face of the garment part.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to athletic garments.

Exercise equipment used for human physical exercise is, for example, a muscle electrical stimulator. BACKGROUND ART A muscle electrical stimulator is expected to exercise a muscle and strengthen the muscle by applying a weak electric current to the muscle to tense and relax the muscle (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-6644 A Spanish Patent Application Publication No. 1129005U

2. Description of the Related Art In order to train muscles of the whole body at the same time using a plurality of electrical muscle stimulation devices, fitness clothing for fixing each device to the body is known (see, for example, Patent Document 2). However, in the case of conventional fitness clothing, the electric muscle stimulation device and many electrical cables are exposed from the clothing, which not only spoils the appearance, but also restricts the movement of the user due to the presence of the exposed electrical cables. there were.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide fitness wear that maintains aesthetic appearance.

In order to solve the above problems, a fitness wear for an electrostimulator according to one aspect of the present invention is an electrostimulator including a clothing part having a form that can be worn on the body and electrodes for applying electrical stimulation to a predetermined target body part. A mounting part provided at a position corresponding to a target body part on the clothing part so that at least a part of the electrode can approach the body on the back side of the clothing part, and a clothing part a fastening portion for securing the body to the body.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide fitness wear that maintains aesthetic appearance. In addition, it is possible to provide fitness wear that is easy to move during use. In addition, it is possible to provide fitness wear whose size can be easily adjusted.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a motion control system according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the external appearance example of the electrical stimulation module which is an example of a muscle electrical stimulation apparatus. It is a figure which shows typically the external appearance and cross section near the electrode of the electrical stimulation module 10 in a modification. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the surface side of the upper-body clothing portion of the fitness wear; FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the front body of the upper-body clothing portion; It is the figure which expanded the belt. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a mounting portion for mounting an electrical stimulation module at a position corresponding to each body part on the back surface of the upper-body clothing portion of the fitness wear and its arrangement. It is a figure which shows the connection part of a front body, a flank, and a back body, and its enlarged part. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment portion on the back surface of the upper-body clothing portion of the fitness wear. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the surface side of the lower-body clothing portion of the fitness wear. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a mounting section for mounting an electrical stimulation module at a position corresponding to each body part on the back surface of the lower-body clothing section of the fitness wear and its arrangement. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment portion on the back surface of the lower-body clothing portion of the fitness wear. It is a figure which shows typically the surface side of the clothing part for lower bodies in a modification. It is a figure which shows typically the internal structure of the clothing part for lower bodies in a modification. It is a figure which shows typically the state which mounted|worn the electrical stimulation module to each mounting part in the back side of the clothing part for lower bodies in a modification. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the surface side of the arm band of the fitness wear; FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a mounting portion for mounting an electrical stimulation module at a position corresponding to each body part on the back surface of an arm band of fitness wear and its arrangement. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment part on the back surface of an arm band of fitness wear. It is a figure which shows the innerwear for upper bodies typically. It is a figure which shows the innerwear for lower bodies typically. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of an electrical stimulation module. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the motion control device; FIG.

Among the users of the electrical muscle stimulation device, there are more than a few users who want to train the muscles of the whole body at the same time using the electrical muscle stimulation device more seriously or more efficiently. It is also conceivable to simultaneously provide a plurality of users with an exercise program using a plurality of muscle electrical stimulators for simultaneously training the muscles of the whole body at a place such as a fitness gym. Simultaneous use of multiple devices for multiple body parts is preferably accomplished with a simpler procedure. In addition, in order to increase the user's motivation and willingness to exercise, the place where the exercise program is provided, the equipment to be used, and each piece of fitness wear are required to be aesthetically pleasing. However, in the case of conventional fitness clothing, the electric muscle stimulation device and many electrical cables are exposed from the clothing, which not only spoils the appearance, but also restricts the movement of the user due to the presence of the exposed electrical cables. there were. When many electric cables are exposed, there is also the problem that contact failures and disconnections are likely to occur in some areas. In addition, since the electrodes of the electric muscle stimulation device must be brought into close contact with the body, the fitness clothes themselves are also made in close contact with the body. There was also software that could undermine user motivation. Furthermore, if the wiring of the electrical muscle stimulation device is exposed, there is a risk that the wiring may be caught when multiple users are using the device at the same time. On the other hand, if loose clothing is simply used, the electrodes of the electrical muscle stimulation device are likely to separate from the body and float, making it difficult to obtain the effects of electrical stimulation. In addition, in an environment such as a fitness gym where exercise programs are provided to a large number of users, it is necessary to be able to repeatedly attach and detach the muscle electrical stimulation device to and from the wear and to easily and repeatedly wash only the wear.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, fitness wear to which the electrostimulation device can be attached is realized, and the function of the electrostimulation device is exhibited more by wearing special innerwear inside.

According to the present embodiment, one aspect of fitness wear for an electrical stimulator includes a clothing portion having a shape that can be worn on the body, and a base on which an electrical stimulator including electrodes for applying electrical stimulation to a predetermined target body part is arranged. A mounting part on which a base can be worn and which is provided at a position corresponding to a target body part in the clothing part so that at least a part of the electrode can approach the body on the back surface of the clothing part, and the clothing part is brought into close contact with the body. and a fastening portion for. The electrical stimulator may be controllable via wireless communication. In this case, since the wiring is housed in the base and the clothes, the wiring is not exposed, which is advantageous in terms of design.

In the present embodiment, an inner wear for an electrostimulator of a certain aspect includes a clothing part that can be worn on the skin side of fitness wear for an electrostimulator, in which electrodes that apply electrical stimulation to a predetermined target body part are arranged, an insulating portion formed of a non-conductive material at a position on the outer surface of the clothing portion that corresponds to the target body part of the clothing portion when the clothing portion is worn on the skin side of the fitness wear for an electrical stimulation device and faces the electrode; Prepare. Another aspect of the innerwear for an electrical stimulator includes a clothing portion that can be worn on the skin side of fitness wear for an electrical stimulator in which electrodes that apply electrical stimulation to a predetermined target body part are arranged; A conductive part formed by surrounding a conductive substance with a non-conductive substance at a position on the outer surface facing the electrode at a position corresponding to the target body part in the clothing part when the equipment fitness wear is worn on the skin side. And prepare.

The "clothes" in the "fitness wear for electrostimulator" and the "clothes" in "innerwear for electrostimulator" are each sewn from a predetermined fabric and configured to be worn by the user. "Clothing part" in "fitness wear for electric stimulator" may be the clothes part excluding "applied part" and "fastening part" of "fitness wear for electric stimulator", or "fitness wear for electric stimulator" The ``clothing part'' in the ``innerwear'' may be the clothing part excluding the ``insulating part'' or the ``conductive part'' in the ``innerwear for an electric stimulator''. These "clothing parts" may be one or a plurality of clothes worn on the upper body, clothes worn on the lower body, and clothes worn on the arms. Clothing worn on the upper body may be long-sleeved, short-sleeved, or sleeveless. In the case of clothes worn on the lower half of the body, either long pants or short pants may be used. In the case of clothing worn on the arm, it may be in the form of an armband. As a modified example, the "clothing part" is realized as clothes worn locally such as arms, head, neck, chest, abdomen, legs, feet, etc., instead of clothes worn over the entire upper and lower body. may be The "fastening part" may be a belt, a hook-and-loop fastener, or a ratchet type winding fastener. The "wearing section" may be provided at a plurality of locations on the back surface of the clothing section.

In addition to placing the electrodes on the "base", each component of the electrical stimulation device such as the power supply, wireless communication module, and control circuit is housed in a housing and arranged to integrate them into an electrical stimulation module. may be configured. The entire electrical stimulation module may be detachably attachable to the "attachment part" via an attachment member such as a hook-and-loop fastener, and the electrical stimulation modules are individually attached to a plurality of "attachment parts". may In this case, the electrical stimulation module is attached to the "attachment part" in such a manner that it is difficult to see from the outside of the clothing part. In addition, since multiple electrical stimulation modules attached to multiple "applying parts" each have a built-in power supply and wireless communication module individually, electrical stimulation modules can be connected to each other or to devices such as electrical stimulation modules and other power supplies. There is no need to electrically connect with a cable, and the cable does not protrude from the "applied part" and is not exposed. In addition, instead of electrically connecting multiple electric stimulators from a single power supply and wireless communication module, each electric stimulator has an individual power supply and wireless communication module built into it, making the power supply itself smaller. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to realize fitness wear for a muscle electrostimulation device with an orderly and well-proportioned appearance. Since there is no need to connect the device attached to the "attachment part" and the external device with a cable, there is no need to form a through-hole on the front side. As described above, the wear worn by the user when using the electrostimulator is divided into fitness wear and inner wear. If a specification is adopted in which a plurality of electrostimulators are attached directly to lightweight clothing corresponding to innerwear that touches the user's skin, the lightweight clothing cannot bear the weight of the plurality of electrostimulators. It may cause deformation such as wrinkling, which may cause poor conduction. In addition, even if the electrical stimulator is worn on lightweight clothing, it may not adhere well to the user's body and may not provide sufficient electrical stimulation. On the other hand, even if a fastening belt for close contact with the body is provided on lightweight clothing, deformation such as wrinkling may occur, which may cause poor conduction. In this regard, we divided the fitness wear and inner wear into fitness wear, and attached the electric stimulator to the fitness wear that is worn on the outer side of the inner wear and tightened with a belt, etc., to maintain adhesion to the body. , deformation of the wear can be prevented, and a good energization state can be realized.

Hereinafter, the same or equivalent constituent elements, members, and steps shown in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted as appropriate. In addition, the dimensions of the members in each drawing are appropriately enlarged or reduced for easy understanding. Also, in each drawing, some of the members that are not important for explaining the embodiments are omitted.

<Motion Control System> FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a motion control system 100 according to an embodiment. In the present embodiment, a plurality of users are simultaneously given electrical stimulation by a plurality of muscle electrical stimulation devices, and by moving their own bodies according to instructions in accordance with the patterns of the electrical stimulation, they are able to achieve greater results in a shorter period of time. It is premised on the execution of an exercise program that effectively strengthens muscles. Exercise control system 100 includes a plurality of fitness garments 102 fitted with a plurality of electrical stimulation modules, exercise control device 12 , display control device 104 and display device 106 . One or a plurality of sets of exercise control device 12, display control device 104, and display device 106 are installed in a fitness gym studio. Fitness wear 102 composed of arm bands and a set of upper and lower inner wear (not shown) are prepared. The electrical stimulation module 10 is attached to each part of the fitness wear 102 so as to apply electrical stimulation to each body part, such as the user's abdominal muscles, flanks, pectoral muscles, back muscles, arms, legs, and buttocks. A plurality of electrical stimulation modules are attached to each piece of fitness wear 102 for a plurality of users. The electrical stimulation module provides electrical stimulation to the user's muscles. Each of the plurality of electrical stimulation modules communicates with the motion control device 12 by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) to transmit and receive information. A motion control program instructed to start execution through communication with the motion control device 12 controls voltage settings and operations in each of the plurality of electrical stimulation modules of the plurality of users. Motion controller 12 sends and receives information to and from display controller 104 over a local area network via network cable 108 . The display control device 104 is a computer that displays exercise images on the display device 106 in accordance with instructions from the exercise control program executed by the exercise control device 12 .

The exercise control device 12 is an information terminal operated by a fitness gym trainer or user. A motion controller 12 controls intensity settings and operations for each user and for each electrical stimulation module 10 . Since the motion control device 12 functions as a hub for multiple electrostimulation modules for multiple users, the trainer or user can operate the motion control device 12 to operate multiple electrostimulation modules rather than individually setting and operating multiple electrostimulation modules. It is more efficient to collectively control the electrical stimulation modules of In addition, the operations of a plurality of users can be synchronized and controlled simultaneously by the same program.

The exercise control device 12 causes the display device 106 to display, via the display control device 104, an exercise program description and movement model images in a manner that is synchronized with the control of the plurality of electrical stimulation modules. However, in consideration of delays in wireless communication with each electrical stimulation module, instead of displaying motion images completely synchronized with the control pulses of the electrical stimulation modules, images are displayed with timing delayed by a predetermined period. may be displayed. The display control device 14 may incorporate a camera capable of photographing the movement of the user, which photographs an image of the user who is exercising in accordance with an exercise program, and displays a frame based on analysis of the image or the movement of the user. An image that reproduces the movement may be displayed on the display device 106 . The exercise control device 12 includes an ultrasonic probe 13 having an ultrasonic sensor, and can measure the thickness of fat and muscle such as the user's abdomen.

Thus, the exercise program in the present embodiment includes an exercise control program for controlling the voltage by the electrical stimulation module 10 and a control signal such as a start signal for the plurality of electrical stimulation modules 10 of the multiple users by the exercise control device 12. This is achieved by interlocking with a motion control program that displays a synchronized video on the display device 106 while transmitting the . Further, each user executes an exercise program by moving his/her own body using the image displayed on the display device 106 as a model. That is, in this exercise program, the exercise effect can be enhanced by intentionally moving the muscles in the opposite direction while the muscles are being electrically stimulated. For example, the muscular load can be increased by consciously extending the arm (voluntary movement) while bending the elbow (involuntary movement) by electrical stimulation.

<Electrical Stimulation Module> FIG. 2 shows an appearance example of an electrical stimulation module, which is an example of a muscle electrical stimulation device. FIG. 2(a) is a plan side perspective view of the electrical stimulation module 10. FIG. The electrical stimulation module 10 includes a base 21, a housing 20, a first electrode 31, a second electrode 32, a first electrode connection wire 35, a second electrode connection wire 36, a first electrode connection portion 33, a second electrode connection portion. 34 are mainly provided. The base 21 is a base member formed in a rectangular shape such as a substantially rectangular shape on which each component of the electrical stimulation module 10 is placed. It is made of fabric such as taffeta. Since the base 21 is made of fibrous material, it can be kept sanitary by washing or disinfection by boiling. The base 21 is provided with a slit-shaped first opening 112a and a slit-shaped second opening 112b for inserting the sheet-shaped first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 . A first electrode connecting portion 33 and a second electrode connecting portion 34 are electrically connected to the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 inserted into the first opening 112a and the second opening 112b from the outside through holes (not shown). , and can be energized. The first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 are printed with conductive ink on the outer surface of the bottom side of the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32, respectively, or formed with a conductive material such as conductive rubber, Electricity is applied between the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 . The electrical stimulation module 10 includes one pair of positive and negative electrodes, but may alternatively include multiple pairs of electrodes.

The housing 20 is arranged in the center of the plane side of the base 21 . However, as a modification, the specification may be such that the housing 20 is provided inside the base 21 . The housing 20 is a box made of resin and accommodates a power supply section, a wireless communication module, and a control circuit. The housing 20 is detachably attached to the base 21 . The power supply unit is a secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery, but may be a replaceable primary battery. The power supply is electrically connected to the wireless communication module and the control circuit to supply power to each. Based on the control according to the exercise control program by the control circuit, the first electrode 31 is supplied from the power source through the first electrode connection wire 35 and the first electrode connection portion 33, the second electrode connection wire 36 and the second electrode connection portion 34. , apply a voltage to the second electrode 32 . The first electrode connection portion 33 is formed in a shape having two claw portions extending in two directions orthogonal to the connection direction with the first electrode connection wire 35 . The second electrode connection portion 34 is also formed in a shape having two claw portions extending in two directions orthogonal to the connection direction with the second electrode connection wire 36 . Since the claw portions of the first electrode connection portion 33 and the second electrode connection portion 34 are stepped on the back side thereof, when the first electrode connection portion 33 and the second electrode connection portion 34 are connected to the electrodes, the claws The part does not adhere to the base 21 and a gap is formed between it and the base 21 . As a result, the finger can be inserted between the claw portion and the base 21 to pinch the claw portion, and the first electrode connection portion 33 and the second electrode connection portion 34 can be easily removed from the electrodes. Moreover, the stress when the first electrode connection portion 33 and the second electrode connection portion 34 are removed from the electrodes by pinching the claw portion is perpendicular to the wiring direction of the first electrode connection wire 35 or the second electrode connection wire 36 or in the twisted direction. Therefore, the stress in the direction of pulling the wire does not occur, and disconnection of the wire can be prevented. A power button 24 and a pairing button 25 are provided as operation units on the plane side of the housing 20 . The power button 24 receives power on/off operation of the electrical stimulation module 10, and the pairing button 25 receives connection establishment operation of wireless communication. A male hook-and-loop fastener 37 is sewn around the plane side of the base 21 . However, in the plane of the hook-and-loop fastener 37, only the outer edge side of the base 21 is sewn to the underlying base 21 among both ends in the short direction to form the outer edge seam 42, and the inner edge side is not sewn. A pocket-shaped space is formed inside from 42 . Even if the electrical wiring such as the first electrode connection wire 35 and the second electrode connection wire 36 installed on the flat side of the base 21 is interfered with by other objects and the positions are moved when the electrical stimulation module 10 is attached or detached, etc. It can be stored in the pocket of the hook-and-loop fastener 37 and can be prevented from protruding from the electrical stimulation module 10. - 特許庁The electrostimulation module 10 is attached to the back surface of the fitness wear 102 by attaching the male hook-and-loop fastener 37 shown in this figure to the mounting portion (female hook-and-loop fastener) provided on the back surface of the fitness wear 102 . When not in use, the housing 20 is removed from the base 21, and the hook-and-loop fastener 37 of the electrical stimulation module 10 is attached to the corresponding mounting portion (female hook-and-loop fastener). The fabric can be washed in this state, and the fabric can be prevented from being damaged by the hook-and-loop fastener. As a modification, instead of providing the pairing button 25 on the electrical stimulation module 10, an NFC (Near Field Communication) tag may be mounted, and the motion control device 12 may be mounted with an NFC reader. In this case, by reading the NFC tag in each electrical stimulation module 10 attached to the fitness wear 102 with an NFC reader, each electrical stimulation module 10 can be authenticated and paired with the exercise control device 12. .

FIG. 2(b) is a bottom perspective view of the electrical stimulation module 10. FIG. A pair of electrode storage portions 39a and 39b are provided on the bottom side of the base 21 made of taffeta fabric or the like. In the electrode storage part 39, a pile fabric such as a sinker pile having a size of about 1/3 of the base 21 is attached to the base 21 with tapes 38a and 38b such as polyester tape so that the periphery is bordered. is formed into a pocket shape. A pocket-like space is formed inside the electrode housing portion 39 , and the first electrode connection portion 33 and the second electrode connection portion 34 can be inserted through the opening portion 112 . Tapes 38c and 38d such as polyester tape are attached so that the periphery of the base 21 is also bordered. Since the pile fabric of the electrode housing portion 39 is excellent in water retention, it can be impregnated with water. When using the electrical stimulation module 10, after water is sprayed onto the base 21 and the electrode housing portion 39 to retain water in the base 21 and the electrode housing portion 39, the electric stimulation module 10 is attached to the mounting portion on the back side of the fitness wear 102. to wear. At least a part of the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 is close to the body side of the user via the electrode housing portion 39, and can come into contact with the upper body innerwear 128 or the lower body innerwear 130, which will be described later. The 1st electrode 31 and the 2nd electrode 32 are easy to maintain an electricity supply state by contacting the electrode accommodating part 39 which retained water. A plurality of electrical stimulation modules 10 as described above are attached to the fitness wear 102 . The plurality of electrical stimulation modules 10 have individual shapes according to the attachment site to the fitness wear 102, ie, the corresponding body part. The fitness wear 102 is worn at a plurality of locations corresponding to target body regions to which electrical stimulation is to be applied. It is a place.
Corresponding female hook-and-loop fasteners for attaching the male hook-and-loop fasteners 37 of the electrostimulation module 10 are respectively sewn onto those points.

As a modification, the entire flat side of the electrical stimulation module 10 may be covered with a cover made of an elastomer such as silicon. In another modification, the housing 20 may be placed on either the first electrode 31 or the second electrode 32 instead of the center of the base 21 . In another modification, the housing 20 may be placed on the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 in a distributed manner instead of being placed in the center of the base 21 . In that case, since the power supply unit, the wireless communication module, and the control circuit are housed in two distributed housings, each housing can be made smaller than the housing 20 in the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the appearance and cross section of the vicinity of the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 in the modified example. FIG. 3(a) is a bottom side perspective view of the electrical stimulation module 10 in a modified example, and in this modified example, a pair of electrode housing portions 39a and 39b are formed in a thick shape. The first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 are housed in the electrode housing portions 39a and 39b, and a cushion member made of resin such as polyethylene is stuffed inside to form a thickness. Polyethylene is suitable as a cushion member because it feels good on the skin, has a low risk of radio wave interference, and has low water retention, so there is no concern about hydrolysis. When the electrical stimulation module 10 is used, it is possible to maintain a good energization condition by pouring warm water on the electrode housings 39a and 39b to retain the water. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the electrode housing portion 39 of the electrical stimulation module 10 in the modified example, and the electrode housing portion 39 is packed with the first electrode 31 or the second electrode 32 and the cushion member 43 . The first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 are provided on the side contacting the user's body, and the cushion member 43 is stuffed between the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 and the base 21 so as to fill the height. A first electrode connection wire 35 and a second electrode connection wire 36 are wired between the cushion member 43 and the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 . In this manner, the thickness of the electrode housing portions 39a and 39b is increased. Here, if the housing 20 is exposed to the outside, when the fitness wear 102 is brought into close contact with the user's body, it may interfere with the user's body and cause pain. In this respect, by making the thickness of the electrode housing portions 39a and 39b thicker than that of the housing 20, a space for installing the housing 20 can be secured in the thickness direction and the housing 20 can be prevented from coming into contact with the body. It is possible to reduce the load when the electrical stimulation module 10 is brought into close contact with the body.

FIG. 4 schematically shows the front side of the upper-body clothing portion of the fitness wear. 4(a) shows the front side of the upper body clothing section 120, and FIG. 4(b) shows the back side of the upper body clothing section 120. FIG. The upper-body clothing portion 120 is made of, for example, chemical fibers.

Six belts (first belt 116a, second belt 116b, third belt 116c, fourth belt 116d, fifth belt 116e) are provided on both side surfaces of the upper-body clothing section 120, that is, on portions corresponding to the vicinity of the user's flanks. , sixth belt 116f) are provided. One end is fixedly attached near the spine on the back side, and the other end is fixedly attached near the flank on the front side. Two belts (seventh belt 116g and eighth belt 116h) are provided on the left and right upper surfaces of the upper-body clothing portion 120, that is, portions corresponding to the vicinity of both shoulders of the user. One end of each is fixedly attached near the shoulder, and the other end is fixedly attached over the shoulder near the scapula. A total of eight belts described above function as fastening portions for bringing the upper-body clothing portion into close contact with the body.

In the vicinity of the user's left rectus abdominis muscle, a wear-side ultrasonic probe opening 117 is provided for applying an ultrasonic probe coated with ultrasonic examination gel to the user's body. Through this opening, the user can use an ultrasound probe to measure the thickness of fat and muscle while wearing upper body garment 120 . Here, when the user presses the ultrasonic probe over the inner wear, it is preferable to eliminate the influence of the user's force on the pressing force. Therefore, a means for fixing the ultrasonic probe (for example, a snap fastener, a hook, a hook-and-loop fastener, etc.) is provided around the wear-side ultrasonic probe opening 117 . For example, by forming the peripheral edge of the wear-side ultrasonic probe opening 117 into a convex shape, it functions as a hook for hooking the ultrasonic probe and fixing the position and pressure. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the measurement and improve the convenience of use. A decoration line 119 is provided between the wear-side ultrasonic probe opening 117 and the fourth, fifth, and sixth belts 116d, 116e, and 116f. The decoration line 119 is a curved line that rises substantially vertically from the lower end of the left front body 150 and curves outward toward the armpit. The right front body 151 is also provided with decorative lines 119 having symmetrical shapes at symmetrical positions centering on the fastener at the center of the body. These decorative lines 119 are also boundary lines separating the installation position of the electrical stimulation module 10 for the rectus abdominis muscle and the installation position of the electrical stimulation module 10 for the oblique abdominal muscle in the upper body clothing section 120, and the lower end of the decorative line 119 is It is designed to match the position of the anterior superior iliac spine in the user's ilium. Thus, the electrical stimulation module 10 positioned between the left and right decorative lines 119 is designed to appropriately hit the rectus abdominis muscle.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the right front body of the upper-body clothing section 120. As shown in FIG. Although not shown, the internal structure of the left front body corresponds to the inversion of this drawing. One end of each of the first belt 116a, the second belt 116b, the third belt 116c, and the seventh belt 116g is sewn to the inside of the right front body of the upper-body clothing portion 120. As shown in FIG. However, the seventh belt 116g is formed in a three-forked shape by an end portion 133, which is one end thereof, and a belt end 134a and a belt end 134b that are bundled and sewn to the end portion 133, and the three-forked portion is It is sewn on the chest of the right front body 151 in a planar range. As a result, the belt contracts in a long range from the chest to the shoulders, and the feeling of close contact with the chest can be enhanced. Each end of the first belt 116a, the second belt 116b, and the third belt 116c is sewn to the right front body 151 near the fastener in the center of the front body, so that each belt extends over a long and wide range from the center of the front body to the flank. By contracting, a proper feeling of close contact with the abdomen is realized. By providing each belt inside the front body of the upper body clothing part 120, it is possible to improve the design of the appearance compared to arranging the belt on the outside of the front, and when the belt expands and contracts, the surrounding things can be improved. It is possible to suppress pinching. The length of the underarms can be adjusted by fastening the shoulder parts of the front body and the back body together with hook-and-loop fasteners.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the belt. As shown in FIG. 6(a), the belt 116 is equipped with a square hook 140 and a foot 141 with an adjuster function. The belt 116 is folded back at each of the square jumper 140 and the joint 141, and by pulling the joint 141, the length of the triple portion between the square jumper 140 and the joint 141 is adjusted to adjust the tightness of the belt 116. can do. By tightening the belt 116 according to the user's body shape in this manner, the upper-body clothing section 120 can be brought into close contact with the body. In addition, each belt 116 is provided at a position to press down the electrical stimulation module 10 arranged as described later, and by tightening the belt 116, the electrical stimulation module 10 can be brought into close contact with the body. However, by adopting a structure in which the chest is tightened not by the belt 116 but by the surface of the front body, it is possible to maintain a degree of close contact that matches the body shape of each user. FIG. 6B shows an example of the shape of the joint 141. FIG. The joint 141 may be configured in a substantially trapezoidal shape as shown in the figure. This foot 141 includes a slit on the bottom side through which the belt 116 is passed, and a substantially triangular or chevron-shaped protrusion on the upper side that can be hooked by a finger such as the index finger so that the user can easily pull the foot 141. It has a trapezoidal shape as Due to this trapezoidal shape, when the user performs a tightening operation with the index finger or the like, even if the pulling operation slightly fluctuates, it is possible to apply an appropriate force to tighten. In this case, the belt 116 may have stretchability, so that even if there is a change in thickness due to contraction of the muscle after the start of electrical stimulation to the muscle, the change in thickness can be easily followed. .

FIG. 7 schematically shows a mounting portion for mounting the electrical stimulation module at a position corresponding to each body part on the back surface of the upper-body clothing portion of the fitness wear and its arrangement. The upper body clothing part 120 is configured by surface-connecting respective ends of a left front body 150, a right front body 151, a left flank 152, a right flank 153, a left back body 154, and a right back body 155. - 特許庁A left front body 150 and a left flank 152, a right front body 151 and a right flank 153, a left back body 154 and a left flank 152, and a right back body 155 and a right flank 153 are detachably connected with hook-and-loop fasteners. A first shoulder attachment portion 160a and a third shoulder attachment portion 160c, which are female hook-and-loop fasteners, are sewn on shoulder portions of the left front body 150 and the right front body 151, respectively. A second shoulder mounting portion 160b and a fourth shoulder mounting portion 160d, which are male hook-and-loop fasteners, are sewn on shoulder portions of the left rear body 154 and the right rear body 155, respectively. The first shoulder mounting portion 160a and the second shoulder mounting portion 160b are detachably fastened at a shoulder length and position suitable for the user's physique, and the third shoulder mounting portion 160c and the fourth shoulder mounting portion 160d are also attached to the user's body. The length and position of the shoulders that match the physique can be detachably fastened.

The attachment sites of the electrical stimulation module 10 on the back surface of the upper body clothing section 120 are a plurality of sites corresponding to target body sites to which electrical stimulation is to be applied. This is the corresponding part. Corresponding female hook-and-loop fasteners are sewn to these locations as attachment portions 30 for attaching male hook-and-loop fasteners 37 of the electrical stimulation module 10, respectively. The first attachment portion 30a and the second attachment portion 30b are sewn on the portions corresponding to the abdominal muscles, and these are shaped like male hook-and-loop fasteners bordering the planes of the first electrical stimulation module 10a and the second electrical stimulation module 10b. corresponds to Similarly, a third applied portion 30c and a fourth applied portion 30d corresponding to the third electrical stimulation module 10c and the fourth electrical stimulation module 10d are sewn on the portions corresponding to the flanks. A fifth applied portion 30e and a sixth applied portion 30f corresponding to the fifth electrical stimulation module 10e and the sixth electrical stimulation module 10f are sewn on the portions corresponding to the pectoral muscles. An eleventh applied portion 30k and a twelfth applied portion 30l corresponding to the eleventh electrical stimulation module 10k and the twelfth electrical stimulation module 10l are sewn on the portions corresponding to the back muscles. A wear-side ultrasound probe opening 117 is provided in the vicinity of the user's left rectus abdominis muscle on the upper-body clothing section 120 so that the ultrasound probe can be applied to the user's body.

FIG. 8 is a view showing the connecting portion of the front body, the flanks and the back body and its enlarged portion. In order to prepare fitness wear of an appropriate size according to the user's body shape and physique, it is particularly necessary to freely adapt to changes in circumference. For example, if the user is too thin, simply tightening the belt may cause wrinkles in the clothing, and the electrical stimulation module 10 may float and the electrodes may be separated from the body if the size of the clothing cannot be adjusted. . Further, for example, if the user is overweight, the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 may not reach the intended body part unless the size of the wear is adjusted. In this regard, as shown in the figure, the left flank 152 and the left front body 150, and the left flank 152 and the left back body 154 are attached with hook-and-loop fasteners while being adjusted according to the user's body shape and physique. It can be adjusted to fit any circumference. In addition, by making the left flank 152 and the right flank 153 interchangeable, it is possible to freely adjust one wear to suit various circumferences while adjusting according to the user's body type and physique. For example, for a user with a protruding and large abdominal circumference such as a pear-shaped or triangular body, the left flank 152 and the right flank 153 may be formed into a trapezoidal shape with a small upper base to match the bulge of the abdomen. can. Also, for example, for a user with a larger chest circumference than the abdomen circumference, such as an inverted triangle, a trapezoidal shape with a small lower base can be used to match the bulge of the chest. Also, for example, some or all of a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners for attaching the left flank 152 and the left front body 150, the left flank 152 and the left back body 154, the right flank 153 and the right front body 151, the right flank 153 and the right back body 155, respectively. You may widen the width which can size-adjust by thickening the width of . That is, the width of one or more of the left front body 150, the left flank 152, and the left rear body 154 is increased, and the width of any one or more of the right front body 151, the right flank 153, and the right back body 155 is increased. Increase the width of multiple hook-and-loop fasteners. For example, a hook-and-loop fastener having a wider width than the hook-and-loop fastener as shown in FIG. 8 may be provided, or a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners may be provided to provide a wider installation range than the hook-and-loop fastener as shown in FIG. In these cases, since the abdomen or chest can have a large adjustment margin, it is possible to flexibly accommodate both pear-shaped or triangular-shaped users and inverted triangular-shaped users. Adhesion to is guaranteed. The shape, size, and position of the hook-and-loop fastener are preferably such that the hook-and-loop fastener does not interfere with the rectus abdominis muscle or the latissimus dorsi muscle. That is, it is preferable that the hook-and-loop fastener is provided in a range where the muscles on the stopping side of the rectus abdominis and the muscles on the originating side of the latissimus dorsi do not interfere with each other, and where the electrodes can be brought into close contact without bending anywhere. Improving the adhesion of the electrodes can bring about the stability of energization and suppression of excessive oppressive feeling.

FIG. 9 schematically shows a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment portion on the back surface of the upper body clothing portion of the fitness wear. The first electrical stimulation module 10a and the second electrical stimulation module 10b are mounted on the first mounting section 30a and the second mounting section 30b corresponding to the abdominal muscles, and the third mounting section 30c and fourth mounting section 30d corresponding to the flanks. is equipped with a third electrical stimulation module 10c and a fourth electrical stimulation module 10d. The fifth electrical stimulation module 10e and the sixth electrical stimulation module 10f are mounted on the fifth mounting section 30e and the sixth mounting section 30f corresponding to the pectoral muscle, and the eleventh mounting section 30k and the twelfth mounting section corresponding to the back muscle. The 11th electric stimulation module 10k and the 12th electric stimulation module 10l are attached to 30l.

The first electrical stimulation module 10a and the second electrical stimulation module 10b provide electrical stimulation to the left and right rectus abdominis muscles. The third electrical stimulation module 10c and the fourth electrical stimulation module 10d provide electrical stimulation to the left and right abdominal oblique muscles. The fifth electrical stimulation module 10e and the sixth electrical stimulation module 10f provide electrical stimulation to left and right pectoral muscles. The eleventh electrical stimulation module 10k and the twelfth electrical stimulation module 10l provide electrical stimulation to the left and right back muscles. Although the figure shows an example in which the electrical stimulation modules 10 are mainly arranged in the upper-body clothing section 120 for men, the arrangement, size, etc. of the electrical stimulation modules 10 may be different for women.

In the vicinity of the user's left rectus abdominis muscle of the upper-body clothing section 120, a clothing-side ultrasonic probe opening 117 is provided for applying the ultrasonic probe to the user's body. The electrical stimulation module 10b is also provided with a module-side ultrasound probe opening 118 . This allows the user to measure the thickness of fat and muscle using the ultrasonic probe while wearing the upper-body clothing section 120 .

FIG. 10 schematically shows the surface side of the lower-body clothing portion of the fitness wear. FIG. 10(a) shows the front side of the lower body clothing section 122, and FIG. 10(b) shows the back side of the lower body clothing section 122. As shown in FIG. The lower-body clothing portion 122 is made of, for example, chemical fibers.

Two belts (the ninth belt 116i and the tenth belt 116j) are provided above both sides of the lower-body clothing section 122, that is, at portions corresponding to both waists of the user. One end is fixedly attached near the sacrum on the back side, and the other end is fixedly attached near the ilium on the front side. Four belts (an eleventh belt 116k, a twelfth belt 116l, a thirteenth belt 116m, and a fourteenth belt 116n) are provided below both side surfaces of the lower-body clothing portion 122, that is, at portions corresponding to the outer sides of the user's legs. . One end of each is fixedly attached near the inner thigh on the back side, and the other end is fixedly attached near the greater trochanter on the front side. A total of six belts described above function as fastening portions for bringing the lower-body clothing portion into close contact with the body.

FIG. 11 schematically shows the mounting parts for mounting the electrical stimulation modules at the positions corresponding to each body part on the back surface of the lower-body clothing part of the fitness wear and their arrangement. The attachment sites of the electrical stimulation module 10 on the back surface of the lower body clothing section 122 are a plurality of sites corresponding to target body sites to which electrical stimulation is to be applied. It is a part corresponding to a body part. Corresponding female hook-and-loop fasteners are sewn to these locations as attachment portions 30 for attaching male hook-and-loop fasteners 37 of the electrical stimulation module 10, respectively. A 13th attachment portion 30m and a 14th attachment portion 30n are sewn on the portions corresponding to the quadriceps femoris muscles, and these are male surfaces bordering the planes of the 13th electrical stimulation module 10m and the 14th electrical stimulation module 10n. Corresponds to the shape of the fastener. Similarly, a fifteenth attachment portion 30o and a sixteenth attachment portion 30p corresponding to the fifteenth electrical stimulation module 10o and the sixteenth electrical stimulation module 10p are sewn to the locations corresponding to the buttocks. The 17th attachment part 30q and the 18th attachment part 30r corresponding to the 17th electrical stimulation module 10q and the 18th electrical stimulation module 10r are sewn on the part corresponding to the biceps femoris muscle.

FIG. 12 schematically shows a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment portion on the back surface of the lower body clothing portion of the fitness wear. The 13th electrical stimulation module 10m and the 14th electrical stimulation module 10n are mounted on the 13th mounting section 30m and the 14th mounting section 30n corresponding to the quadriceps muscles, and the 15th mounting section 30o and the 16th mounting section 30o corresponding to the buttocks. The mounting section 30p is equipped with a fifteenth electrical stimulation module 10o and a sixteenth electrical stimulation module 10p. The 17th electrical stimulation module 10q and the 18th electrical stimulation module 10r are mounted on the 17th mounting section 30q and the 18th mounting section 30r corresponding to the biceps femoris muscle.

The thirteenth electrical stimulation module 10m and the fourteenth electrical stimulation module 10n provide electrical stimulation to the left and right quadriceps muscles. The fifteenth electrical stimulation module 10o and the sixteenth electrical stimulation module 10p provide electrical stimulation to the left and right gluteus maximus muscles. The seventeenth electrical stimulation module 10q and the eighteenth electrical stimulation module 10r provide electrical stimulation to the left and right biceps femoris muscles. Although the figure shows an example in which the electrical stimulation modules 10 are mainly arranged in the upper-body clothing section 120 for men, the arrangement, size, etc. of the electrical stimulation modules 10 may be different for women.

FIG. 13 schematically shows the surface side of the lower-body clothing part in the modified example. The example shown in FIG. 10 is different from the example shown in FIG. 10 in that the front part of the lower-body clothing part 122 other than the part corresponding to the quadriceps femoris is omitted, and the belt is fastened on the abdomen. FIG. 13(a) shows the front side of the lower body clothing section 122 in the modification, and FIG. 13(b) shows the back side of the lower body clothing section 122 in the modification. The belt that wraps around the abdomen or waist is fastened with a hook-and-loop fastener. One of the hook-and-loop fasteners on the belt has a large surface, and the other hook-and-loop fastener has a smaller surface area to achieve elasticity. . By winding such a belt around the waist first and then winding the lower-body clothing portion 122 around the thighs, positioning of the wearing position of the lower-body clothing portion 122 is facilitated.

FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the lower-body clothing part in the modified example. FIG. 14(a) shows the front side internal structure of the lower body clothing portion 122 in the modified example, and FIG. 14(b) shows the back side internal structure of the lower body clothing portion 122 in the modified example. This figure (b) shows an example in which a power net fabric 165 is sewn on a portion corresponding to the gluteus maximus in order to strengthen the tightness of the gluteus maximus. One end of the power net fabric 165 is sewn to the lower body clothing part 122 near the center of the back body so that the power net fabric 165 covers a wide range of the gluteus maximus. An adjustment belt 166 is attached to the other end of the power net fabric 165, and the user can adjust the tension of the adjustment belt 166 to adjust the tightness of the power net fabric 165 to the gluteus maximus. Further, a belt hole may be provided in the thigh, and a belt may be passed through the thigh to suppress vertical deviation. The belt is provided at a position that presses the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 from above.

FIG. 15 schematically shows a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment portion on the back side of the lower-body clothing portion in the modified example. The thirteenth electrical stimulation module 10m and the fourteenth electrical stimulation module 10n provide electrical stimulation to the left and right quadriceps muscles. The fifteenth electrical stimulation module 10o and the sixteenth electrical stimulation module 10p provide electrical stimulation to the left and right gluteus maximus muscles. The seventeenth electrical stimulation module 10q and the eighteenth electrical stimulation module 10r provide electrical stimulation to the left and right biceps femoris muscles. Although the figure shows an example in which the electrical stimulation modules 10 are mainly arranged in the upper-body clothing section 120 for men, the arrangement, size, etc. of the electrical stimulation modules 10 may be different for women.

FIG. 16 schematically shows the surface side of the arm band 124 of the fitness wear. The arm band 124 includes a first base 40, a second base 41, a fifteenth belt 116o, and a sixteenth belt 116p. The first base 40 and the second base 41 are provided so as to come into contact with the biceps and triceps of the user, respectively. The 16th belt 116p is passed through. The 15th belt 116o and the 16th belt 116p function as a fastening portion to be brought into close contact with the user's arm. The electrical stimulation modules 10 are attached to the back sides of the first base 40 and the second base 41, respectively.

FIG. 17 schematically shows attachment parts for attaching electrical stimulation modules to positions corresponding to respective body parts on the back surface of the arm band 124 of the fitness wear and their arrangement. The rear surface of each of the first base 40 and the second base 41 is the attachment site of the electrical stimulation module 10, and corresponds to the user's biceps brachii muscle and brachii triceps brachii muscle, which are the target body parts to which electrical stimulation should be applied. It is a place to do. Corresponding female hook-and-loop fasteners are sewn to these locations as attachment portions 30 for attaching male hook-and-loop fasteners 37 of the electrical stimulation module 10, respectively. A seventh mounting portion 30g or a ninth mounting portion 30i is sewn on the back surface of the first base 40, and an eighth mounting portion 30h or a tenth mounting portion 30j is sewn on the back surface of the second base 41. be done. These correspond to the shape of the male hook-and-loop fastener bordering the plane of the seventh electrical stimulation module 10g or ninth electrical stimulation module 10i and the eighth electrical stimulation module 10h or tenth electrical stimulation module 10j.

FIG. 18 schematically shows a state in which an electrical stimulation module is attached to each attachment portion on the back surface of the arm band 124 of the fitness wear. A seventh electrical stimulation module 10g or a ninth electrical stimulation module 10i is mounted on the seventh mounting section 30g or the ninth mounting section 30i on the back surface of the first base 40 . The eighth electrical stimulation module 10h or the tenth electrical stimulation module 10j is mounted on the eighth mounting section 30h or the tenth mounting section 30j on the back surface of the second base 41 . For the sake of convenience, these four electrical stimulation modules 10 are common modules, although they have different codes.

FIG. 19 schematically shows inner wear for the upper body. FIG. 19(a) is the front side, and FIG. 19(b) is the back side. The upper body innerwear 128, which is the upper body clothing section, is clothing worn under the upper body clothing section 120 so that the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 attached to the back surface of the upper body clothing section 120 do not directly touch the user's skin. and is made of, for example, chemical fibers. The inner wear 128 for the upper body is normally worn so as to be in direct contact with the skin of the upper body. The upper-body inner wear 128 is coated with an insulating material at locations where the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 can come into contact, thereby preventing direct conduction of electricity to the user's skin. In a muscle electrical stimulator, it is common to use electrodes in direct contact. However, assuming that the electric muscle stimulation device is used while exercising the whole body as in the present embodiment, the amount of perspiration of the user is large and the perspiration area is wide. Electrical stimulation per unit area may weaken. In addition, even if the conventional method of energizing the skin from the electrodes by moistening the inner wear to retain water is adopted, the area to be energized is wide, and the electrical stimulation per unit area may weaken, and in the first place, the distance between the electrodes It is uncomfortable for the user to exercise while the entire innerwear is wetted with water for electrification. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an insulating layer is provided at a position of the innerwear that contacts the electrode to insulate the electrode from the skin, eliminating the need to wet the innerwear with water. As a result, it is possible to locally apply electrical stimulation through the insulating layer only to body parts that are close to the electrodes.

The upper body innerwear 128 is provided with insulating parts 132 of the same or wider shape and size at locations corresponding to the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 attached to the upper body clothing part 120 . A first insulating portion 132a and a second insulating portion 132b are provided around the abdominal muscles, and a third insulating portion 132c and a fourth insulating portion 132d are provided on the flanks. A fifth insulating portion 132e and a sixth insulating portion 132f are provided on the left and right chests, a seventh insulating portion 132g and an eighth insulating portion 132h are provided on the right arm, and a ninth insulating portion is provided on the left arm. A portion 132i and a tenth insulating portion 132j are provided. An insulating portion 132k and a twelfth insulating portion 132l are provided around the spine. Each of the first to twelfth insulating portions 132a to 132l is provided with two electrode corresponding portions 135 having a pattern in the shape of an electrode in order to improve their designability. As a modification, the electrode corresponding portion 135 may be made of a conductive material and used as a conductive portion. In this case as well, the electrode-corresponding portion 135 made of a conductive material is surrounded by the insulating portion 132 made of a non-conductive material. There is no need to worry about the stimulation weakening, and there is no need to wet the inner wear with water to retain water.

FIG. 20 schematically shows inner wear for the lower body. FIG. 20(a) is the front side, and FIG. 20(b) is the rear side. The lower body innerwear 130, which is the lower body clothing section, is worn under the lower body clothing section 122 so that the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 attached to the back surface of the lower body clothing section 122 do not directly touch the user's skin. and is made of, for example, chemical fibers. Similar to the innerwear 128 for the upper body, insulating sections 132 of similar size and shape are provided at locations corresponding to the electrodes of the electrical stimulation module 10 attached to the clothing section 122 for the lower body. A 13th insulating portion 132m and a 14th insulating portion 132n are provided around the left and right quadriceps muscles, and a 15th insulating portion 132o and a 16th insulating portion 132p are provided around the left and right buttocks. A seventeenth insulating portion 132q and an eighteenth insulating portion 132r are provided around the left and right hamstrings. Each of the thirteenth to eighteenth insulating portions 132m to 132r is provided with two electrode corresponding portions 135 having a pattern in the shape of an electrode in order to improve their designability. As a modification, the electrode corresponding portion 135 may be made of a conductive material and used as a conductive portion. In this case as well, the electrode-corresponding portion 135 made of a conductive material is surrounded by the insulating portion 132 made of a non-conductive material. There is no need to worry about the stimulation weakening, and there is no need to wet the inner wear with water to retain water.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the electrical stimulation module 10. As shown in FIG. The electrical stimulation module 10 includes a power supply section 22 , a control section 28 and a wireless communication section 58 . The power supply unit 22 , the control unit 28 and the wireless communication unit 58 are housed in the housing 20 . The control unit 28 includes a power control unit 50 , an energization detection unit 52 , an electrical stimulation control unit 54 and a setting unit 56 .

Each block of the control unit 28 can be realized by an element such as an integrated circuit or a mechanical device in terms of hardware, and realized by a computer program or the like in terms of software. It depicts functional blocks that Therefore, those skilled in the art who have read this specification will understand that these functional blocks can be implemented in various ways by combining hardware and software. The same applies to each block in FIG.

The power supply control unit 50 controls charging of the power supply unit 22 and transmits information indicating the state of charge to the exercise control device 12 via the wireless communication unit 58 . The energization detection unit 52 detects a resistance value between the first electrode 31 and the second electrode 32 in order to detect whether it is possible to conduct electricity between the electrodes. The energization detection unit 52 detects that energization is possible when the detected resistance value is less than the threshold value, and detects that energization is not possible when the detected resistance value is equal to or greater than the threshold value. When the energization detection unit 52 detects that electricity can be supplied, the electrical stimulation control unit 54 performs a predetermined operation time (eg, 10 minutes) and a predetermined cycle (eg, a cycle at which the frequency is 20 Hz). A set voltage is applied between the second electrodes 32 . In other words, electrical stimulation is applied to the location where the electrical stimulation module 10 is attached, such as the user's abdominal muscles, flanks, chest, arms, legs, buttocks, and the like.

The wireless communication unit 58 receives information on the voltage setting from the motion control device 12 via short-range wireless communication and sends the information to the setting unit 56 . When the wireless communication unit 58 receives information on the set voltage value or information instructing an increase or decrease in the set voltage value from the motion control device 12, the setting unit 56 sets the set voltage value to be applied based on the received information. Increase or decrease. Each time the set voltage value is increased or decreased, the electrical stimulation control unit 54 applies a voltage between the electrodes at the new set voltage value, thereby allowing the user to experience and confirm the new set voltage value, that is, the exercise intensity. Let For the set voltage value, any value can be set as, for example, 100 levels of intensity. The wireless communication unit 58 increases or decreases the set voltage value when receiving an instruction to increase or decrease exercise intensity from the exercise control device 12 during exercise, that is, during voltage application. However, even if an exercise intensity increase/decrease instruction is received from a device other than the connected exercise control device 12, it is ignored, and exercise intensity increase/decrease instructions from other devices are not followed. This is to prevent the voltage value from being arbitrarily increased or decreased by someone other than the user. The wireless communication unit 58 may transmit information indicating the voltage application state by the electrical stimulation control unit 54 , that is, the exercise execution state to the exercise control device 12 .

<Motion Control Device> FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the motion control device 12. As shown in FIG. The motion control device 12 includes a control section 70 , a wireless communication section 71 , a wired communication section 72 and a display section 74 . The control unit 70 includes a display control unit 61 , a setting processing unit 63 , an information management unit 65 and an ultrasonic measurement unit 66 .

The wireless communication unit 71 transmits and receives information to and from the electrical stimulation module 10 by short-range wireless communication. The wireless communication unit 71 transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of electrical stimulation modules 10 of a plurality of users. When using 18 electrical stimulation modules 10 per user, 7 users need to communicate with a total of 126 electrical stimulation modules 10 all at once, so mainly one-way broadcast communication is used, Two-way communication by pairing is used as necessary. In the case of two-way communication, information received from the electrical stimulation module 10 may include individual identification information and a unique network address (MAC address) used for user registration and individual management. The display unit 74 is a touch panel type display device such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel, and displays information on the screen and accepts operation input from the user or the trainer.

The setting processing unit 63 sets operation contents of the plurality of electrical stimulation modules 10 for each user based on operation input to the display unit 74 by the user or trainer. The setting processing unit 63 can set separate action contents for a plurality of body parts of a plurality of users. The setting processing unit 63 sets the intensity of the electrical stimulation by the muscle electrical stimulation device, that is, the voltage value of one of 100 levels, as the operation content. The setting processing unit 63 controls exercise by the electrical stimulation modules 10 by transmitting information indicating operation details to all the electrical stimulation modules 10 via the wireless communication unit 71 by broadcast communication. For example, the setting processing unit 63 controls the electrical stimulation module 10 by transmitting an exercise start signal, a pause signal, an end signal, a voltage value signal, and the like to the electrical stimulation module 10 . On the other hand, in order to reduce battery consumption due to communication in the electrical stimulation module 10, it is preferable in terms of design to minimize communication. For example, the voltage value set in the electrical stimulation module 10 and the data of the motion control program are stored in the information management unit 65, and the voltage value information is not acquired from the electrical stimulation module 10. FIG. Alternatively, it may be determined that the exercise program has ended after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without transmitting and receiving the exercise end signal.

The display control unit 61 displays, on the display unit 74, the execution status of the exercise program, the setting status and operation status of the electrical stimulation module 10, and the like. The display control unit 61 transmits data regarding the execution status of the exercise program to the display control device 104 via the wired communication unit 72 in order to display a model video or the like on the display device 106 based on the exercise program. The display control unit 61 displays an image of the human body model, and displays an image dynamically showing the rhythm of the voltage pulse and the movement of muscles during exercise according to the control state of the electrical stimulation module 10 via the display control device 104. Displayed on the display device 106 .

The ultrasonic measurement unit 66 generates a tomographic image of subcutaneous fat and muscle in the user's body part based on the detection value detected by the ultrasonic probe 13 (ultrasonic sensor) connected to the electrical stimulation module 10. Displayed on the display unit 74 . For example, before starting an exercise program, a certain period of time is measured and an image is displayed on the display unit 74 . Since the tomographic image of subcutaneous fat and muscle is displayed only to the user himself/herself, the display control unit 61 does not display it on the display device 106 that can be viewed by a plurality of users, but displays it only on the display unit 74 . As a modification, the display control unit 61 may display the cross-sectional movement of the muscle in real time while the exercise program is being executed.

The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that this embodiment is merely an example, and that various modifications can be made to combinations of each component and each treatment process, and that such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. be. Examples of such variations are listed below.

Alternatively, the fitness wear 102 may be perforated to expose the housing 20 of the electrical stimulation module 10 from the fitness wear 102 . In this case, contact with the skin and pressure on the body due to the housing 20 when tightening can be further reduced. The housing 20 may be enabled independently of the motion control device 12 by directly manipulating it.

The fitness wear 102 may be provided with means for storing a fragrance or the like. In this case, it is possible to reduce the odor of sweat or the like generated as a result of training. A material with low air permeability (for example, chloroprene rubber or polyurethane) may be used as the material of the fitness wear 102 . In this case, it is possible to improve the exercise effect by perspiration and stabilize the conductivity. Conversely, as the material of the fitness wear 102, a highly breathable material may be employed. In this case, washing and drying become easier.

Upper body clothing portion 1 of fitness wear 102
20 and the lower body garment portion 122 may be provided. In this case, the shift of clothes during training can be suppressed. The connecting positions may be on both sides of the back with the spine removed. Since the human body has a wider range of motion in forward bending, it is preferable to connect them at the rear. A scale may be provided on the belt or hook-and-loop fastener. It can be used as a reference when adjusting, and it is easy to operate even when tightening is performed by someone other than the wearer.

The fitness wear 102 may be provided with a speaker storage section or a mounting section so that a small speaker can be attached or fixed to a neck region such as the neck or shoulders, that is, a region near the user's ear or head. Means for removably securing the speaker to the neck of the fitness wear 102 may be, for example, snap fasteners, hooks, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc., to prevent the speaker from shifting or falling. By installing the speaker in a place where it is easy to hear the sound, even in an environment where multiple users exercise at the same time, such as a fitness gym, each user can hear the sound of their own training without being disturbed by the sound of adjacent users. easier. In other words, each user can grasp the content of his/her own training, motion rhythm, and correct/incorrect motion without mistaking them for other users' motions.

10 electrical stimulation module 21 base 30 attachment part 31 first electrode 32 second electrode 13 ultrasound probe 100 movement control system 102 fitness wear 112 opening 116 belt 120 upper body garment part 122 garment part for lower body, 124 arm band, 128 innerwear for upper body, 130 innerwear for lower body, 132 insulating part.

Claims (2)

A clothing part having a shape that can be worn on the body, and a base on which an electrical stimulator including electrodes for applying electrical stimulation to a predetermined target body part are arranged can be worn, and the electrodes are attached to the back surface of the clothing part. a fitting part provided at a position corresponding to the target body part on the clothing part so that at least a part of the clothing part can approach the body; and a fastening part for bringing the clothing part into close contact with the body. fitness wear for electrostimulators. 2. The fitness wear for an electro-stimulator according to claim 1, wherein the electro-stimulator is controllable via wireless communication.

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