JP2512379B2 - Mat for lymph drainage - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lymph drainage mat, and more specifically, to apply a DC voltage pulse between electrodes in contact with various parts of the body to stimulate the lymphatic system and increase the flow of lymph. The present invention relates to a mat for applying a current impulse used for promoting.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With respect to this type of current impulse applying device, particularly the power source portion thereof, the present applicant has already proposed a new device (see Japanese Patent Application No. 4-62361).
With this device, it is possible to cause the same movement as muscle contraction due to excitation transmitted through the motor nerves in the body, painless, lactic acid does not stay, close to aerobic metabolism, and softly enhances the cosmetic effect on the skin . And with this device,
"Lymph drainage mode" and "tightening mode"
It is possible to generate a current impulse equivalent to In the former mode, a short-period current impulse is applied to gently stimulate body tissues, particularly the lymphatic system. On the contrary, in the latter mode, the period of applying the current impulse is relatively long, and it has the function of tightening the muscles.

In order to apply a voltage, an electrode which is attached to a desired part of the body while keeping its conductive state, or a clamp electrode which holds the desired part is used. Electrode attachment is generally a tedious task, especially when there are many attachment points, the attachment position may shift for some electrodes, and in some cases, one or more electrodes may not be attached. I want to go.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a mat for lymph drainage in which electrodes can be attached easily, securely and easily.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, the above object is to provide a conductive contact between a mat body 1 made of a flexible and highly elastic material and a desired portion of a recumbent human body on the surface of the mat body 1. A flexible band of at least one parent electrode E ₀ and a plurality of child electrodes E _1, E _2,
E ₃ is provided, and connecting terminals CN _{1 to} CN ₄ for connecting to the parent and child electrodes through a conductor provided in the mat body 1 and further for connecting to an external power source are part of the mat body 1. It has been solved by a lymph drainage mat provided in the.

Further advantageous configurations according to the invention are disclosed in the corresponding dependent claims.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Below, based on the drawings showing a preferred embodiment,
The present invention will be described in more detail. FIG. 1 shows a mat 10 for lymph drainage according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The mat body 1 of the mat 10 has a flat surface, on which the body can be laid down. In use, the torso and upper part of the foot rest on this mat. The mat body 1 itself is formed of a flexible material, for example, a foamable synthetic resin material (particularly urethane resin). If necessary, the cover sheet may be covered on the front surface (the surface on which the body is in close contact) or the back surface (the surface on the side opposite to the contact surface when the body is lying down). Such a covering sheet may be a sheet of vinyl resin, nylon or the like, or a woven fabric made of fibers of a material such as polyethylene or polystyrene.

What is important in the lymph drainage mat 10 according to the present invention is that many conductive electrodes are attached or sewn to the surface of the mat body 1. In the case of FIG. 1, the parent electrodes E ₀ ′ _and E ₀ ″ that are in close contact with the back or near the neck muscles, the child electrode E _{1 that} is in close contact with the calf part of the foot, the child electrodes E ₂ that are in close contact with the waist part, and both arms The child electrodes E ₃ ′ _and E ₃ ″ are closely attached.

The parent electrodes E ₀ ′ _and E ₀ ″ may be integrated, and the other child electrodes E ₁ and E ₂ are separately applied to the left and right sides of the body so that voltage impulses are applied separately to the left and right sides of the body. They may be arranged independently of each other and are not electrically connected to each other.

The electrodes are composed of a thin conductive material. That is, it may be a metal, for example, stainless steel, a thin plate or foil of aluminum, a woven fabric of such metal or carbon fiber, or a mesh of metal.
Further, if it is difficult to form one electrode from one thin plate or woven fabric, it is possible to divide the electrodes into a plurality of sheets and arrange them side by side to electrically connect them.

In order to apply a voltage, a pin jack of this conductor can be inserted from an unillustrated power source body via an accessory connecting conductor (not shown), as shown in the drawing, a connecting terminal (hook for cable connection) CN. _1, CN _2, CN _3, CN ₄ are provided at the edge of the mat body 1. Flexible conductors (all indicated by dotted lines) electrically connected to these connection terminals are wired inside the mat body 1. The corresponding electrodes E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₀ ′ _,
Electrical connection is made from the power supply body to E ₀ ″ and E ₃ ′ _, E ₃ ″, and the parent electrodes E ₀ ′ _, E ₀ ″ and the other child electrodes E ₁ , E ₂ and E are connected.
_{3 ',} by a predetermined conduction mode between E ₃ ", at the same time,
Alternatively, a DC pulse voltage is applied intermittently in sequence.

Further, in the case of the embodiment of FIG. 1, the connection terminal CN
₁ ; CN ₂ ; CN ₄ are respectively connected to auxiliary connection terminals ACN.
₁ ′ _, ACN ₁ ″; ACN ₂ ′ _, ACN ₂ ″; ACN ₃ ′ _, A
CN ₃ ″ is connected. These auxiliary connection terminals are attached to a part where the body does not contact the surface of the mat 10 (a part opposite to the contact surface) or a part of the body separated from the mat body 1. Alternatively, it is used to attach auxiliary electrodes (not shown) for clamping, which are incorporated, for example, in a mask for the face, a bust cup for the chest, a clamp for the foot. To these auxiliary electrodes, a conductor wire with a hook for cable connection which is an auxiliary connection terminal similar to the conductor wire with a pin jack connected to the connection terminal is connected.

The auxiliary connection terminals ACN ₁ ′ _, AC
N ₁ ″; ACN ₂ ′ _, ACN ₂ ″; ACN ₃ ′ _, ACN ₃ ″
Are not connected to the corresponding connection terminals CN ₁ ; CN ₂ ; CN ₄ , but they are separated from each other, and auxiliary connection terminals AC
N ₁ ′ _, ACN ₁ ″; ACN ₂ ′ _, ACN ₂ ″; ACN ₃ ′
_, ACN ₃ ″, an independent corresponding input connection terminal (not shown) may be provided to apply a voltage to a part of the foot different from the calf, for example, when the number of input connection terminals increases. It is advantageous to configure all input connection terminals with connectors for flat cables.

In this mat 10, it is advantageous to insert the spacer 2 below the mat 10 in order to improve the contact between the calf portion and the electrode surface. of course,
Although not shown, it is advantageous if a pillow is also attached when using in a recumbent state. Spacers 2 and pillows may be provided as accessories.

In FIG. 2, a particularly portable mat 10 is shown. In this mat, the mat body 1 can be folded in half at the cut 3, and the grips 20 ',
20 "is attached. In order to bring the both ends into close contact with each other in a folded state, holders 30 ', 30" are provided at the corners. The electrodes are arranged so that they are on the folded inner surface. That is, in the case of FIG. 2a, it is provided on the lower side. According to the present invention, when it is configured as a portable mat, it is not limited to two-fold, but may be three-fold or four-fold.
The length of the actually manufactured mat 10 in the longitudinal direction is about 130 c.
m, width 60 cm, thickness 4 cm.

According to the present invention, various modifications are possible. For example, if the mat body 1 is relatively thin, the cut 3 in FIG. 2 is unnecessary. Further, in order to carry the folded mat, it may be put in a dedicated bag-like sheet (not shown) and the handle may be attached to this sheet. In the case of the mat 10 of FIG. 2 or when using a storage sheet (not shown), accessories are attached to the outside of the mat body 1 or the storage sheet.
For example, it is particularly effective to provide a storage bag in which the spacers 2, pillows, and / or auxiliary electrodes shown in FIG. 1 are placed.

FIG. 3 shows a mat 10 for lymph drainage according to the present invention. This mat is shown in Figure 1.
Similar to the mat shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 2, the mat body 1 is formed of a polyurethane foam material, but the difference is that a recess having a shape that substantially conforms to the contour of the body lying on one surface of the mat body 1. Is attached. In this recess, the parent electrodes E ₀ ′ _, E ₀ ″ and the calf child electrodes E ₁ ′ _,
E ₁ ″, waist child electrodes E ₂ ′ _, E ₂ ″ and arm child electrodes E ₃ ′
_, E ₃ ″ are provided. Internal wiring and connection terminals are not shown in FIG. 3, but it goes without saying that they can be arranged in the same manner as in FIG. Can be increased or decreased as necessary so that

[0018]

As is apparent from the above description, when the lymph drainage mat according to the present invention is used, the electrode can be attached easily, securely, and easily, and the electrode can be easily attached to the body part. There is no mistake in the installation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a lymph drainage mat according to the present invention (first embodiment).

FIG. 2 is a side view (a) showing a portable lymph drainage mat (second embodiment) and a perspective view (b) in a folded state.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a lymph drainage mat according to the present invention (third embodiment).

[Explanation of symbols]

1 mat body 2 spacer 3 cuts 10 mat 20 ', 20 "handle 30', 30" retainer E ₀ ', E ₀ "parent electrode E _1', E ₁ ', E _2', E ₂ ', E _3' , E ₃ ″ child electrode

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── --Continued from the front page (56) References JP-A-2-124177 (JP, A) JP-A-4-54973 (JP, A) JP-A-59-135068 (JP, A) JP-A-3- 123565 (JP, A) Actually open 3-70152 (JP, U) Actually open 61-73324 (JP, U) Actually open 52-17658 (JP, U)

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A mat body (1) made of a flexible and highly elastic material, and a soft material made of a conductive material on the surface of the mat body (1) for conductive contact with a desired portion of a recumbent human body. A strip-shaped at least one parent electrode (E ₀ ) and a plurality of child electrodes (E _1, E _2, E ₃ ) are provided, and the parent and child electrodes are provided with conductive wires provided in the mat body (1). Connection terminal (C
A mat for lymph drainage, wherein N _{1 to} CN ₄ ) are provided in a part of the mat body (1). 2. Auxiliary connection terminals (ACN _1, ACN _2, ACN) for electrodes used to make conductive contact with other parts of the body.
_{3. The} mat according to claim 1, wherein ₃ ) is also provided on the mat body (1). 3. The mat according to claim 1, wherein the mat body (1) comprises a core material of urethane foam material and a surface of a cover material of synthetic resin such as vinyl chloride. 4. The mat according to claim 1, wherein the mat body (1) is provided with at least one folding cut (3). 5. The mat according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the mat body (1) is flat. 6. The mat body (1) is provided with a recess that substantially conforms to the outer contour of the body, and the parent electrode (E ₀ ) and the child electrodes (E _1, E _2, E) are provided in the recess. The mat according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein part or all of ( ₃ ) is provided.