JP3191511U - Stretch assist device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a stretch assisting device capable of performing effective stretching while releasing tension of a body by pushing up in a pinpoint vertical direction with respect to a body part of a user in a lying position and stimulating the body part. do. SOLUTION: A body support 2 for supporting the body of a user in a recumbent position, a plurality of airbags 3 arranged side by side in the body support 2, and air supply / exhaust for supplying / exhausting air to the airbag 3. The device 4 includes an air supply / exhaust hose 5 that connects the air supply / exhaust device 4 and the airbag 3. The upper surface of the body support 2 in contact with the user's body is formed of a low-resilience synthetic resin material, and a plurality of bag bodies in which the airbag 3 is connected in the direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the body support 2 are connected portions. It is formed into a multi-layered structure that penetrates each other. When air is supplied from the air supply / exhaust device 4, it expands in the vertical direction and pushes up the body part of the user. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a stretch assisting device that allows a user to stretch effectively and comfortably in a prone position or the like.

  Conventionally, the following devices have been provided as devices that allow a user to perform stretching and massage in a prone position.

  For example, a pair of stretch airbags are provided on the upper surface of the mat portion, and only the opposite sides of the pair of stretch airbags are fixed as fixed edge portions, and air is supplied to and exhausted from the stretch airbag. The body part can be stretched by contracting and pushing the body part by projecting the free edge end side, which is each outer side of the pair of stretch airbags, from the upper surface of the mat part. An air massage machine is provided (Patent Document 1).

  Further, a plurality of airbags are installed side by side in the longitudinal direction of the mat body surface, air is supplied and exhausted by a hose connected to the airbag, the airbag is inflated and contracted to massage the body part, An air duct that blows out air toward the upper surface of the mat body is installed at intervals of multiple air bags, and warm air with low humidity is supplied from the air duct to maintain it at an appropriate temperature and humidity. An air massage device that can obtain sleep is provided (Patent Document 2).

JP-A-11-342166 JP 2006-87820 A

  However, in the air massage machine described in Patent Document 1 and the air massage apparatus described in Patent Document 2, as shown in the side view sectional view of FIG. Even if it expands due to the supply of air, the upper surface of the mat 102 in contact with the body part of the user becomes a gently curved inclined surface. Therefore, although the airbag 101 can perform stretching or the like by gently pushing up a certain range of the body part, the pressing force to the body part by the airbag 101 is dispersed, and the user's body part On the other hand, there is a problem that it is not possible to perform effective stretching while pushing up in a vertical direction by pinpointing and stimulating the body part to release the body tension.

  Moreover, in the stretch mat etc. which are generally marketed, the upper surface of the mat is often formed of a high-resilience synthetic resin material, and therefore, as shown in the side sectional view of FIG. Even if the airbag 201 is provided inside the mat and a massage is performed in which the airbag 201 is pushed upward from the airbag 201 in the vertical direction, the upper surface of the mat 202 made of the high-resilience synthetic resin material has a gently inclined surface. Thus, there is a problem that it is impossible to perform effective stretching while releasing the tension of the body by pushing up the body part of the user in a vertical direction at a pinpoint and stimulating the body part.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a stretch assist device that can push up vertically on the body part of a user who is in a supine position and can perform effective stretching while releasing tension by stimulating the body part. The task is to do.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is configured as follows. That is, the stretch assisting device according to claim 1 according to the present invention includes a body support body that supports the body of a user who is lying down, a plurality of airbags arranged in parallel in the body support body, and the airbag. A stretch assisting device comprising an air supply / exhaust device for supplying and exhausting air and a supply / exhaust hose for connecting the air supply / exhaust device and the airbag, and the upper surface of the body support that contacts the user's body is low. The airbag is formed of a repulsive synthetic resin material, and the airbag is formed in a multilayer structure in which a plurality of bags connected in a vertical direction with respect to the upper surface of the body support body are respectively penetrated by connecting portions. When air is supplied, it expands in the vertical direction and pushes up the user's body part.

  Further, in the stretch assisting device according to the second aspect, the airbag is configured such that the lowermost layer bag body of the multilayer structure is connected to the air supply / exhaust device via the air supply / exhaust hose, and air is supplied from the air supply / exhaust device. Is supplied, it is inflated in order from the lowermost bag body and pushes up the user's body part.

  The stretch assisting device according to claim 3 is characterized in that the airbag has a two-layer structure.

  The stretch assisting device according to claim 4 is characterized in that a height of the airbag when inflated from the upper surface of the body support is about 5 mm to 150 mm.

  Further, in the stretch assisting device according to claim 5, the airbag is arranged in parallel in a position corresponding to the user's shoulder blade, waist, thigh, and toe in the body support body. It is characterized by.

  In the stretch assisting device according to claim 6, a pillow airbag is disposed at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the user's head or neck in the body support, and the air supply / exhaust hose is used to supply the air supply / exhaust hose. It is connected to an exhaust device.

  Furthermore, the stretch assisting device according to claim 7 is characterized in that a pair of side airbags capable of pressing the body part of the user in the inner direction from right and left are disposed on the body support.

  According to the stretch assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 according to the present invention, the upper surface of the body support body is obtained by forming the airbag in a multilayer structure and forming the upper surface from a low-resilience synthetic resin material. Is pushed up vertically along the shape of the airbag after being inflated, so it is effective to push up the user's body part vertically by pinpointing and stimulating the body part to release the body tension. You can stretch.

  Further, according to the stretch assisting device according to claim 5, the user's shoulder blade, waist, pelvis, thigh and toe are pushed up in a vertical direction at a pinpoint to stimulate the body part. You can give an effective stretch while releasing the tension of the body.

  According to the stretch assisting device of claim 6, in addition to the above effects, by providing a pillow airbag that can be supplied and exhausted, air is supplied and exhausted to adjust the height of the pillow airbag. In addition, the pillow airbag can be shaped along the shape of the user's head or neck so that the pillow is suitable for each user.

  Furthermore, according to the stretch assisting device according to claim 7, the side surface of the body part, in particular, the waist that will be the most burdensome when supporting the body, is not in a standing position, but in a relaxed prone position, And a stretch can be effectively performed, releasing a tension | tensile_strength of a waist | lumbar part with a pair of side airbag.

1 is an external perspective view showing a stretch assisting device according to the present invention. It is a side view sectional view showing the stretch auxiliary device. It is side view expansion sectional drawing which shows the airbag which concerns on the said stretch assistance apparatus. It is a side view enlarged sectional view showing the state where the air bag was inflated. It is a side view expanded sectional view which shows the airbag which concerns on the stretch assistance apparatus of 2nd Example. It is side view expansion sectional drawing which shows the airbag which concerns on the stretch assistance apparatus of 3rd Example. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the stretch assistance apparatus of 4th Example. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the stretch assistance apparatus of 5th Example. It is a cross-sectional development view showing the stretch assisting device. It is a side time expanded sectional view which shows the shape at the time of the expansion | swelling of the airbag of the conventional air mat.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a stretch assisting device 1 according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side sectional view showing the stretch assisting device 1. The stretch assisting device 1 is built in the mat-like body support 2 and the body support 2, and is provided with a plurality of air disposed at positions corresponding to the scapula, waist, pelvis, thigh, and toe. The bag 3 includes a supply / exhaust device 4 that supplies and exhausts air to and from the plurality of airbags 3, and a supply / exhaust hose 5 that supplies and discharges air between the supply / exhaust device 4 and the plurality of airbags 3.

  The body support 2 is formed in a mat shape, and an upper surface of the mat shape, that is, a surface in contact with a user's body is formed of a low-resilience synthetic resin material such as a low-resilience urethane foam. The body support 2 includes other rugs such as mats and mattresses, body contact surfaces and seat chairs of massage chairs that have been reclined, and those that support the body of a user who is in a lying or substantially lying position. . In addition, the lower surface side of the body support 2 is formed of a high-resilience synthetic resin material such as a high-resilience urethane foam.

  As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3, the airbag 3 is formed of a first bag body 3 a at the lowermost layer and a second bag body 3 b at the upper end of the first bag body 3 a, and the first bag body 3 a and The 2nd bag 3b is penetrated and connected via the connection part 3c. FIG. 3A is a view showing a state where the airbag 3 is inflated. When air is supplied from the air supply / exhaust device 4, the first bag body 3 a starts to inflate, and the air bag 3 is filled with air to some extent, and then the second bag body 3 b is filled. Air is supplied through the connection part 3c, and the second bag body 3b expands. On the other hand, FIG.3 (b) is a figure which shows the state which the said airbag 3 contracted. The inflated airbag 3 is exhausted by the air supply / exhaust device 4 through the air supply / exhaust hose 5 and contracts from the first bag body 3a. As shown in the figure, the air supply / exhaust hose 5 is connected to the first bag 3a.

  Although not shown and described in detail, the air supply / exhaust device 4 includes an air supply / exhaust means and a control means for controlling supply / exhaust by the air supply / exhaust means to inflate or contract each of the plurality of airbags 3. The air is supplied or exhausted according to the expansion / contraction pattern controlled by the control means.

  The air supply / exhaust hose 5 individually connects each airbag 3 of the plurality of airbags 3 to the air supply / exhaust device 3. Air is supplied to and exhausted from each air bag 3 through the air supply / exhaust hose 5 according to the expansion / contraction pattern by the control means.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view in side view showing a state in which the airbag 3 of the stretch assisting device 1 is inflated by receiving supply of air. Although not shown, the air supply / exhaust hose 5 is connected to the first bag body 3a, and the first bag body 3a supplied with air from the air supply / exhaust device 4 is inflated. Air is also supplied to the second bag 3b through 3c, and the second bag 3b expands. Further, as described above, the upper surface of the body support 2 is formed of a low-resilience synthetic resin material such as low-resilience urethane foam, and does not spread like the conventional air mat upper surface shown in FIG. The airbag 3 is pushed up in the vertical direction along the shape when the airbag 3 is inflated. Therefore, the user performs effective stretching while releasing the tension of the body by applying stimulation to the user's body part without dispersing the pressurization by pushing up the airbag 3 by the upper surface of the body support 2. Will be able to. In addition, the height at the time of expansion | swelling of the said airbag 3 is about 120 mm, and may be changed into the height of about 50 mm-120 mm according to a user preference.

  As described above, the airbag 3 is configured in a two-layer structure, and the upper surface of the body support 2 is formed of a low-resilience synthetic resin material, so that the upper surface of the body support 2 is expanded after the airbag 3 is inflated. Therefore, the body part of the user can be pushed up in the vertical direction by pinpointing, and the body part can be stimulated to effectively stretch while releasing the tension of the body.

  Next, the stretch assisting apparatus 1 of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view in side view showing the stretch assisting device 1 of the second embodiment. In addition, the code | symbol 5 in a figure shows the connection location of the supply / exhaust hose 5 simply, and does not appear actually in the said sectional drawing. The stretch assisting device 1 of the second embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment in that the airbag 3 is a lowermost first bag body 3a, an intermediate layer airbag 3b, and an uppermost layer third bag body 3d. Are connected to each other via a connecting portion 3c.

  By configuring the airbag 3 in a three-layer structure in this way, the airbag 3 can be inflated higher than the two-layer airbag 3 of the first embodiment, and the pressing force is increased and pinpoints are increased. By pushing up in the vertical direction, the body part can be stimulated and effective stretching can be performed while releasing the tension of the body. That is, if the multilayer structure of the airbag 3 is formed of two or more layers, the vertical pressing force can be variously changed according to the user's preference.

  In the airbag 3 according to the second embodiment, the air supply / exhaust hose 5 is connected to the lowermost first bag body 3a. Therefore, since air is supplied from below from the lowermost first bag body 3a and the intermediate second bag body 3b to the uppermost third bag body 3d, the user in turn expands the air. An effective stretch can be performed while releasing the tension of the body as if the bag 3 is gradually pushed up from below.

  Next, the stretch assisting apparatus 1 of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view in side view showing the stretch assisting device 1 of the third embodiment. In addition, the code | symbol 5 in a figure shows the connection location of the supply / exhaust hose 5 simply, and does not appear actually in the said sectional drawing. The stretch assisting device 1 of the third embodiment is different from that of the second embodiment in that a supply / exhaust hose 5 is connected to the second bag body 3b of the intermediate layer. Thus, by connecting the air supply / exhaust hose to the second bag body 3b of the intermediate layer, air is supplied to the second bag body 3b of the intermediate layer and then inflated, and simultaneously through the connecting portion 3c, the lowermost layer The first bag body 3a and the uppermost third bag body 3d are supplied with air to expand. Thus, unlike the second embodiment in which the user performs stretching in a sense that the user gradually pushes up from below, the user can perform stretching in the sense that the first bag body 3a and the third bag body 3d are inflated simultaneously. it can.

  That is, among the airbags 3 having a multilayer structure, which airbag 3 is connected to the supply / exhaust hose 5 can be variously changed according to the user's preference, and various inflation methods of the airbag 3 can be changed and set. Therefore, the user can perform stretching with various push-up feelings.

  In addition, the size and shape of the airbag 3 may be changed in order to perform stretching with different push-up feelings. For example, although not shown, the sizes of the first bag body 3a to the third bag body 3d constituting the airbag 3 are made different from each other, or a protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the uppermost third bag body 3d. Thus, the size and shape of the airbag 3 can be changed, for example, the user can perform stretching while stimulating the user.

  Furthermore, although not shown, in each of the above-described embodiments, it is easy to supply air to the first bag body 3a, the second bag body 3b, or the third bag body 3d by adjusting the diameter of the ventilation width of the connecting portion 3c. Or by making it difficult to send air, it is possible to perform effective stretching with different sensations. That is, if the diameter of the ventilation width is increased, air can easily pass from the first bag body 3a to the second bag body 3b and the third bag body 3d. The body is gradually pushed up according to the supply amount of air, but if the diameter of the ventilation width is reduced, it becomes difficult for air to pass through. Air is not supplied to the bag 3b, and effective stretching can be performed according to the user's preference as if the user's body is pushed up step by step for each bag. In each of the embodiments, the ventilation width of the connecting portion 3c is about 3 mm to 6 mm in diameter.

  Next, the stretch assisting apparatus 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is an external perspective view showing the stretch assisting device 1 of the fourth embodiment. Unlike the stretch assisting device 1 of the above embodiment, the stretch assisting device 1 is provided with a pillow airbag 6 at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the user's head or neck. The pillow air bag 6 is connected to the air supply / exhaust device 4 via the air supply / exhaust hose 5 and is configured to be inflated or contracted by air supply / exhaust. Although not shown, the pillow airbag 6 may also be configured in a multilayer structure, similar to the airbag 3.

  Thus, by providing the pillow airbag 6 that can be inflated or contracted, if the pillow airbag 6 is inflated or contracted, the height of the pillow can be adjusted according to the preference of the user. In addition, the pillow airbag can be shaped according to the shape of the user's head or neck, and the pillow can be made suitable for each individual user.

  Next, the stretch assisting apparatus 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is an external perspective view showing the stretch assisting device 1 of the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a sectional development view showing the stretch assisting device 1. The stretch assisting device 1 moves the side of the user's body part right and left at a position corresponding to the user's body part, particularly the waist, when the user is supine on the upper surface of the body support 2. A pair of side airbags 7 that are sandwiched between and pressed are provided. The pair of side airbags 7 are formed such that a plurality of bag bodies are stacked, the inside of each bag body is fixed to the body support body 2, and is inflated in a fan shape around the fixing portion. If air is supplied in order from the lowermost bag body by the pair of side airbags 7 configured in this way, the pair of side airbags 7 inflate in a fan shape and generate a pressing force inward. Accordingly, the pair of side airbags 7 can press the side surface of the user's body part, particularly the waist, from the left and right sides to release the tension of the body part. In FIG. 9, the pair of side airbags 7 are disposed at positions corresponding to the user's waist.

  In addition to the side airbag 7 that expands in a fan shape, a pair of side airbags 7 that are formed in a bellows-like cylindrical shape, and that expands in parallel to the upper surface of the body support 2, although not shown. The pair of side airbags 7 that are inflated inward and press the side surfaces of the body part of the user by fixing the lower ends of the pair of side airbags 7 and supplying air. It may be arranged. In addition, the pair of waist airbags 7 that can generate a pressing force in the inner direction can be changed to various modes.

  Thus, the side of the body part, particularly the waist that would be most burdensome when a person supports the body, is not in a standing position but in a relaxed position, and the pair of side airbags 7 The user can perform stretching effectively while releasing the tension.

  Although not shown, a pair of side airbags 7 are made to correspond to each body part so as to be able to press not only the user's lower back but also the side of the hip, thigh, chest, calf, etc. from the left and right. It may be arranged at a position to release the tension of the user's body part. Therefore, by removing any one of the plurality of airbags 3 disposed at positions corresponding to the scapula, waist, pelvis, thigh and toe of the embodiment, a pair of side airbags 7 is obtained. It is also possible to arrange them, or to arrange them by adjusting the arrangement positions of the airbag 3 and the pair of side airbags 7. Thereby, the user can perform stretching effectively while releasing the tension of the body part flexibly in accordance with his / her preference.

  In addition to the above-described embodiments, a heater wire is provided inside the body support 2 to warm the user's body part and release the tension, thereby providing a mattress or hot carpet that can assist in effective stretching. You can also.

  The stretch assisting apparatus 1 according to the present invention can be used for chairs such as a sofa that has been tilted or other mats that can be used in a lying position.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Stretch auxiliary | assistance apparatus 2 Body support body 3 Air bag 3a 1st bag body 3b 2nd bag body 3c Connection part 3d 3rd bag body 4 Air supply / exhaust device 5 Supply / exhaust hose 6 Air bag for pillow 7 Pair of side airbag

Claims (7)

A body support that supports the body of a user in a prone position, a plurality of airbags arranged in parallel in the body support, an air supply / exhaust device that supplies and exhausts air to the airbag, and the air supply / exhaust device and air A stretch assist device comprising a supply / exhaust hose connecting the bag,
The upper surface of the body support that contacts the user's body is formed of a low-resilience synthetic resin material,
The airbag is formed in a multilayer structure in which a plurality of bags connected in a vertical direction with respect to the upper surface of the body support body are penetrated by connecting portions, and when air is supplied from the air supply / exhaust device, the airbag is in a vertical direction Stretch assisting device, which expands and pushes up the user's body part. The lowermost bag body of the multilayer structure is connected to the air supply / exhaust device via the air supply / exhaust hose, and when air is supplied from the air supply / exhaust device, the airbag is directed upward from the lowermost bag body. The stretch assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the stretch assisting device expands in order and pushes up a user's body part. The stretch assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the airbag has a two-layer structure. The stretch assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a height of the airbag from the upper surface of the body support when inflated is about 5 mm to 150 mm. 5. The air bag according to claim 1, wherein the airbag is juxtaposed at a position corresponding to a user's shoulder blade, waist, pelvis, thigh, and toe in the body support body. The stretch assist device according to crab. In the body support body, a pillow airbag is disposed at a position corresponding to the vicinity of a user's head or neck, and is connected to the air supply / exhaust device via the air supply / exhaust hose. Item 6. The stretch assisting device according to any one of Items 1 to 5. The stretch assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a pair of side airbags capable of pressing the body part of the user in the inner direction from right and left are disposed on the body support.

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