JP3143659U - Shiatsu - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a low-cost acupressure device that can easily apply a strong force or an appropriate force to a pressing portion even for a relatively weak person such as an elderly person.
A rod-shaped member 20 having a grip portion 22 near one end, an annular belt member 40 attached near the other end of the rod-shaped member 20, and the rod-shaped member between a central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member 20. The acupressure member 10 is constituted by the acupressure member 30 provided so as to protrude from the member 20. The belt member 40 is configured to be able to adjust the length of the annular portion formed by the belt member 40. When the user sits down, the belt member 40 is sandwiched between the buttocks and the seat plate and the acupressure member 30 is in contact with the pressing portion, and the other end of the rod-like member 20 is the fulcrum in the lever principle. The belt member 40 is in a tensioned state so that one end of the rod-shaped member 20 is a force point and the acupressure member 30 is an action point.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an acupressure device, and more particularly, to an acupressure device that is used by a person to hold mainly a shoulder or neck.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are known acupressure tools that a person uses in his / her hand in order to press acupoints and stiff portions of the shoulder and neck. This acupressure device is typically composed of a rod-shaped member provided with a grip portion near one end and a protrusion for acupressure near the other end. The user applies a force to the pressing portion by applying the protruding portion of the rod-like member to a portion of the shoulder or neck to be pressed (hereinafter referred to as “pressing portion”), holding the gripping portion.

  By the way, according to the conventional acupressure tool, it is difficult for the user to give a strong force to the pressing portion. Therefore, Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 disclose an invention and a device for an acupressure device in which a string is attached to one end of a rod-shaped member. According to these acupressure tools, it is possible to apply a relatively strong force to the pressing portion with a weaker force than before by grasping the rod-shaped member with one hand and pulling the string with the other hand.

Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4 disclose a device for acupressure that includes a rod-shaped member having a shiatsu protrusion, a seat plate, and means for connecting the rod-shaped member and the seat plate. According to these acupressure tools, the acupressure device becomes relatively stable when the user sits on the seat plate. And the end of the rod-shaped member (the end that is different from the one gripped by the user) serves as a fulcrum in the lever principle, giving the pressing part a strong force with a relatively weak force for the user. Can do.
JP 2003-135558 A Registered Utility Model No. 3047626 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 51-18093 Registered Utility Model No. 3053159

  However, according to the acupressure tools disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when using the acupressure tools, the user must use both hands. Moreover, it is difficult for an elderly person or the like to give an appropriate force to the pressing portion. In addition, according to the acupressure tool disclosed in Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4, a relatively large number of members are required, resulting in high cost.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an acupressure tool that can easily apply a strong force or an appropriate force to a pressing portion even at a relatively weak force such as an elderly person at a low cost.

The first device is a rod-shaped member having a grip portion near one end;
An annular belt member attached in the vicinity of the other end of the rod-shaped member;
A shiatsu member provided so as to protrude from the rod-shaped member between the central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member.

The second device is the first device,
Further, belt length adjusting means for adjusting the length of the annular portion formed by the belt member is further provided.

The third device is the first or second device,
The bar-shaped member is provided with an acupressure member attaching portion for attaching the acupressure member,
The acupressure member is attached to the acupressure member attaching portion, and the acupressure member is removable from the acupressure member attaching portion.

The fourth device is the third device,
The rod-shaped member is provided with a plurality of the acupressure member mounting portions.

The fifth device is the first or second device,
The acupressure member is configured to be slidable in a part of a section between the central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member.

The sixth device is one of the first to fifth devices,
The rod-shaped member is elastic so that one end of the rod-shaped member is movable in a direction substantially parallel to the protruding direction of the acupressure member in a state where the acupressure member is fixed.

  According to the first aspect, the annular belt member is attached to the other end of the bar-shaped member constituting the acupressure device (the end different from the end having the gripping portion), and the user can sit down. When doing so, a part of the belt member can be sandwiched between the collar portion and the seat plate. When the belt member is tensioned by the user while the acupressure member is applied to the portion to be pressed (pressing portion), the other end of the rod-shaped member is a fulcrum in the lever principle, and one end of the rod-shaped member is The force point and the acupressure member become the action point, and the acupressure device is in a stable state. For this reason, the user can give a strong force to the pressing portion with a relatively weak force. Thereby, the user can give moderate force to a press part by adjusting the force added to the end (power point in the principle of leverage) of a rod-shaped member. Further, when the user stretches or bends the spine, the tension of the belt member changes. For this reason, the user can adjust easily the magnitude | size of the force given to a press part. Furthermore, since the belt member has an annular shape, the tension of the belt member is easily maintained even if the position of the grip portion of the rod-shaped member is changed during use of the acupressure tool. For this reason, it becomes possible to give a strong force from various directions with respect to a press part.

  According to the second aspect, the length of the annular portion of the belt member can be adjusted by the user. If the posture of the user is constant in the usage state of the acupressure device, the tension of the belt member changes according to the length of the annular portion of the belt member. For this reason, the user can adjust the tension of the belt member. Thereby, the user can adjust the magnitude | size of the force given to a press part according to liking.

  According to the third aspect, the acupressure member provided on the rod-like member can be replaced. For this reason, by preparing a plurality of acupressure members in advance, it becomes possible to attach acupressure members according to the user's preference to the rod-shaped member.

  According to the fourth aspect, the attachment position of the acupressure member on the rod-shaped member can be varied according to the user's preference such as the magnitude of the force to be applied to the pressing portion and the location (part) of the pressing portion. it can.

  According to the fifth aspect, the attachment position of the acupressure member on the rod-shaped member is relatively easy according to the user's preference such as the magnitude of the force to be applied to the pressing portion and the location (part) of the pressing portion. Can be different.

  According to the sixth aspect described above, the user can apply a subtle force to the pressing portion.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<1. Overall structure of shiatsu device>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of an acupressure tool 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This acupressure device 10 includes a rod-shaped member 20 having a grip portion 22 in the vicinity of one end, an annular belt member 40 attached in the vicinity of the other end of the rod-shaped member 20, and a central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member 20. The acupressure member 30 is provided so as to protrude from the rod-shaped member 20. As shown in FIG. 1, the belt member 40 is attached to the rod-like member 20 by belt member attaching means 50 having a part formed in an annular shape. Typically, the acupressure member 30 is made of hard plastic, and the tip of the acupressure member 30 has a substantially hemispherical shape.

<2. Configuration of rod-shaped member>
As shown in FIG. 1, a grip portion 22 is provided at one end of the rod-shaped member 20 so that a user can grip the acupressure device 10 when using the acupressure device 10. The grip portion 22 is provided with a plurality of recesses 23 as shown in FIG. 2 so that the user can easily grip the grip portion 22. At the other end of the rod-shaped member 20, a belt member attaching means 50 for attaching the belt member 40 to the rod-shaped member 20 is provided. The bar-shaped member 20 has a plurality of finger-pressure member mounting portions 24 so that the finger-pressure member 30 can be attached to the bar-shaped member 20 and the finger-pressure member 30 can be detached from the bar-shaped member 20 as necessary. Is provided.

  The rod-shaped member 20 is typically formed of a hard plastic, and one end of the rod-shaped member 20 is substantially parallel to the protruding direction (from the rod-shaped member 20) of the acupressure member 30 in a state where the acupressure member 30 is fixed. It has elasticity to be movable (see FIG. 3). For this reason, for a user, delicate force adjustment to a press part is attained.

<3. Configuration of belt member>
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the belt member 40 in the present embodiment. The belt member 40 includes a belt main body 42, hook-and-loop fasteners 44 and 46 attached to the belt main body 42, and a buckle 70. One of the hook-and-loop fasteners 44 and 46 is a loop, and the other is a hook. The belt main body 42 is typically formed of a cloth such as a woven fabric.

  As shown by the reference numeral 80 in FIG. 4, one end of the belt main body 42 is sewed on a portion facing it. On the other hand, in the vicinity of the other end of the belt main body 42, the surface fastener 46 having a relatively short length and the surface fastener 44 having a relatively long length in the longitudinal direction of the belt main body 42 are separated from the belt main body 42 by a predetermined distance. It is attached. Then, like the portion indicated by reference numeral 82 in FIG. 4, the hook and loop fasteners 44 and 46 can be engaged with each other by folding the belt main body 42 at the buckle 70 portion. Since the belt member 40 is configured as described above, the positions at which the loops and hooks of the hook-and-loop fasteners 44 and 46 are engaged with each other can be changed as necessary, thereby forming the belt member 40. The length of the annular portion is adjusted. For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the hook-and-loop fasteners 44 and 46 are engaged with each other, the length of the annular portion of the belt member 40 becomes relatively short. On the other hand, when the surface fasteners 44 and 46 are engaged with each other as shown in FIG. 5B, the length of the annular portion of the belt member 40 becomes relatively long. As described above, in the present embodiment, belt length adjusting means is realized by the hook-and-loop fasteners 44 and 46 and the buckle 70, and the length of the annular portion formed by the belt member 40 can be adjusted.

<4. Attaching the acupressure member to the rod-shaped member>
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining attachment of the acupressure member 30 to the rod-shaped member 20 in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, an internal thread 32 is formed inside the acupressure member 30. Further, the rod-shaped member 20 is provided with a through hole as the acupressure member mounting portion 24. The male screw 60 is inserted into the through hole, and the male screw 60 and the female screw 32 are screwed together, whereby the acupressure member 30 is fixed to the rod-shaped member 20 as shown in FIG. With the configuration as described above, it is possible to attach the acupressure member 30 to the rod-shaped member 20 and to remove the acupressure member 30 from the rod-shaped member 20. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7, it becomes possible to attach the acupressure member 30 according to the user's preference to the rod-shaped member 20 by preparing a plurality of acupressure members 30 of different sizes and materials in advance. . In the present embodiment, the rod-shaped member 20 is provided with a plurality of through holes. For this reason, it becomes possible to change the attachment position of the acupressure member 30 on the rod-shaped member 20 according to the user's preference such as the magnitude of the force to be applied to the pressing portion and the location (part) of the pressing portion.

<5. Effect>
8 and 9 are diagrams showing a usage state of the acupressure tool 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 shows a state where the user is holding the shiatsu device 10 with the right hand and pressing the right shoulder portion, and FIG. 8 is a state where the user is holding the shiatsu device 10 with the left hand and pressing the right shoulder portion. Is shown in FIG. According to the present embodiment, the annular belt member 40 is provided on the other end of the rod-shaped member 20 constituting the acupressure tool 10 (the end portion different from the one gripped by the user). Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the user can hold a part of the belt member 40 between the buttocks and the seat plate when sitting. In this state, when the user puts the belt member 40 in a tensioned state, the other end of the rod-shaped member 20 is a fulcrum in the lever principle, one end of the rod-shaped member 20 is a power point, and the acupressure member 30 is an action point. 10 is in a stable state. Further, unlike a conventional acupressure tool in which a string is attached to a rod-shaped member, the user can support the acupressure tool 10 with one hand. From the above, the user can give a strong force to the pressing portion with a relatively weak force. Therefore, the user can easily apply an appropriate force to the pressing portion by adjusting the force applied to the power point (one end of the rod-shaped member 20). Further, when the user stretches or bends the spine, the tension of the belt member 40 changes. For this reason, the tension degree of the belt member 40 can be varied depending on the user himself, and the user can easily adjust the magnitude of the force applied to the pressing portion.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the range (in the direction) in which a strong force can be applied to the pressing portion is larger than that of the conventional acupressure tool. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. FIG. 10 shows the back of a person. When paying attention to a certain pressing portion in FIG. 10, the user may want to apply a force to the pressing portion in the direction as shown in FIG. 10A, or the direction as shown in FIG. In some cases, it is desired to apply a force in the direction as shown in FIG.

  Here, like a conventional acupressure tool, a non-annular member (herein referred to as “non-annular member”) is attached to the end of the rod-like member (the end different from the end having the gripping portion). When the acupressure tool is viewed from above the surface of the rod-shaped member opposite to the surface on which the acupressure member is attached, the end of the non-circular member (attached to the rod-shaped member (The end indicated by reference numeral 90 in FIG. 11) ”,“ the position where the acupressure member is attached on the rod-shaped member ”(part indicated by reference numeral 91 in FIG. 11), and“ bar-shaped The strongest force is applied to the pressing portion when the member gripping portion (portion indicated by reference numeral 92 in FIG. 11) is positioned on a straight line. This is because the non-annular member is in a tensioned state when the portions 90 to 92 are positioned on a straight line. Here, when it is desired to apply a force in the direction as shown in FIG. 10A, when the end portion 90 of the non-annular member is arranged as shown in FIG. As shown in (), it is positioned on a straight line, and a strong force is applied to the pressing portion. However, in this state, if a force is applied in the direction as shown in FIG. 10B, the positional relationship between the portions 90 to 92 is as shown in FIG. 11B. At this time, since the tension of the non-annular member becomes weak, no strong force is applied to the pressing portion.

  On the other hand, when an annular member is attached to the end of the rod-like member as in the acupressure tool according to the present embodiment, as is understood from FIGS. The portion extending to 94 is sandwiched and fixed between the collar portion and the seat plate. In such a state, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the portions 95 to 97 are positioned on a straight line, the portions indicated by the symbols 98 and 99 of the belt member are in tension. For this reason, a strong force is given to the pressing portion. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the portions denoted by reference numerals 93, 96, and 97 are positioned on a straight line, the portion indicated by the reference numeral 98 of the belt member is in a tensioned state, and a strong force is applied to the pressing portion. It is done. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), when the portions 94, 96, and 97 are positioned on a straight line, the portion 99 of the belt member is tensioned, and a strong force is applied to the pressing portion. It is done. For this reason, strong force can be given also to various pressing directions as shown, for example in FIG. 10 (a)-(c). Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to apply a strong force to the pressing portion from various directions.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the length of the annular portion of the belt member 40 is configured to be adjustable. Since the tension of the belt member 40 can be varied by adjusting the length of the annular portion, the user can easily adjust the magnitude of the force applied to the pressing portion. In addition, one acupressure tool 10 can be used by a relatively tall person to a relatively short person.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of acupressure member attachment portions (through holes) 24 are provided in the rod-shaped member 20. For this reason, by preparing a plurality of acupressure members 30 in advance, it becomes possible to attach the acupressure member 30 according to the user's preference to the rod-shaped member 20, and also according to the user's preference (the rod-shaped member 20). It becomes possible to attach the acupressure member 30 to the position (above).

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the acupressure tool 10 is configured with relatively few members. For this reason, the acupressure tool which can give a strong force to a press part with a comparatively weak force can be provided at low cost than before.

<6. Modification>
In the said embodiment, although the attachment position of the acupressure member 30 on the said rod-shaped member 20 was variable by setting it as the structure provided with several through-holes in the rod-shaped member 20, this invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the acupressure member 30 may be configured to be slidable in a partial section between the central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member 20. By making the acupressure member 30 slidable in this way, the acupressure member 30 on the rod-shaped member 20 can be changed according to the user's preference such as the magnitude of the force to be applied to the pressing portion and the location (part) of the pressing portion. The attachment position can be varied relatively easily.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the acupressure tool concerning one Embodiment of this invention. In the said embodiment, it is a figure which shows the structure of the holding part of an acupressure tool. In the said embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating the elasticity of a rod-shaped member. In the said embodiment, it is a figure which shows the structure of a belt member. In the said embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating adjustment of the length of a belt member. In the said embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating attachment of the acupressure member to a rod-shaped member. In the said embodiment, it is a figure for demonstrating attachment of the acupressure member to a rod-shaped member. In the said embodiment, it is a figure which shows the use condition of an acupressure tool. In the said embodiment, it is a figure which shows the use condition of an acupressure tool. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect in the said embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect in the said embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect in the said embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect in the said embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the said embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Acupressure tool 20 ... Rod-shaped member 22 ... Holding part 24 ... Acupressure member attaching part 30 ... Acupressure member 32 ... Female screw 40 ... Belt member 42 ... Belt main body 44, 46 ... Surface fastener 50 ... Belt member attaching means 60 ... Male screw 70 ... Buckle

Claims (6)

A rod-shaped member having a grip portion near one end;
An annular belt member attached in the vicinity of the other end of the rod-shaped member;
An acupressure member, comprising: an acupressure member provided so as to protrude from the rod-shaped member between a central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member.   The acupressure device according to claim 1, further comprising belt length adjusting means for adjusting a length of an annular portion formed by the belt member. The bar-shaped member is provided with an acupressure member attaching portion for attaching the acupressure member,
The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the acupressure member is configured to be capable of being attached to and removed from the acupressure member attaching portion.   The acupressure tool according to claim 3, wherein the rod-shaped member is provided with a plurality of the acupressure member attachment portions.   The acupressure member according to claim 1, wherein the acupressure member is configured to be slidable in a part of a section between a central portion and the other end of the rod-shaped member.   6. The bar-shaped member has elasticity so that one end of the bar-shaped member is movable in a direction substantially parallel to a protruding direction of the acupressure member in a state where the acupressure member is fixed. The acupressure tool according to any one of the preceding items.

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