JP3227921U - Foot-operated health equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a stepping type health device capable of performing a stepping exercise while sitting on a chair and simultaneously performing a foot massage. SOLUTION: A foot-operated health appliance having a substantially semi-cylindrical main body 10 and having a shape symmetrical with respect to the central position of the main body 10 when the axial direction of the main body 10 is the left-right direction. No. 1, with the cylindrical surface of the main body 10 on the upper side, a plurality of finger pressure protrusions 11 provided on the cylindrical surface, and a pair of substantially semicircles provided on the lower center side of the main body 10 so as to face each other in the front-rear direction. A circular central leg portion 12, a substantially semicircular stopper portion 13 smaller than the central leg portion provided on both the left and right sides of the central leg portion 12, and a substantially semicircular shape of the central leg portion 12 and the stopper portion 13. It has a soft member 20 which is bonded along the arc of the above. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention mainly relates to a foot-operated health device capable of foot massage while performing foot-stepping exercise while sitting on a chair.

Aotake treading, which massages the soles of the feet to promote health, has been widely used for a long time. Originally, the equipment used for stepping on green bamboo was a half-split bamboo, but nowadays, it is made of resin and has a semi-cylindrical shape with acupressure protrusions on the upper surface. It is widely used and can press the acupuncture points on the sole of the foot more effectively.

Also, in recent years, as the number of people doing core training and balance training is increasing, it is possible to perform foot massage and balance training at the same time using a balance board with acupressure protrusions on the board. Some instruments can be used (see, for example, Patent Document 1). FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a balance board provided with acupressure protrusions. The balance board 100 is provided with a plurality of acupressure protrusions 102 on the upper surface of the board 101, and a leg portion 103 serving as a fulcrum is provided at the center of the back surface of the board 101, and has a structure that is easily tilted when riding on the board 101. ..

Such a balance board 100 is certainly a good exercise because it can perform balance training and foot massage at the same time. In addition, by stepping on the foot while maintaining balance, it is possible to stimulate the muscles of the foot more and improve the exercise effect.

However, such a balance board 100 is difficult for the elderly to use, and there is a risk of falling and being injured. Moreover, many young people have difficulty even standing on the protrusions due to severe pain in the soles of their feet.

Utility model registration No. 3082496

In view of these circumstances, the present invention is a foot-operated health that allows elderly people and people who are not good at exercising to easily use it while sitting on a chair and performing stepping exercise and foot massage at the same time. The purpose is to provide equipment. Furthermore, for those who are good at exercising, it is a health device that can be used for balance exercise and other training.

In order to solve such a problem, the foot-operated health appliance of the present invention has a main body portion having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, and when the axial direction of the main body portion is the left-right direction, the foot-operated health appliance is located at the center position of the main body portion. On the other hand, it is a foot-operated health appliance that has a symmetrical shape, with the cylindrical surface of the main body facing up, and the multiple finger pressure protrusions provided on the cylindrical surface facing the front and back to the lower center of the main body. A pair of substantially semicircular central legs, a substantially semicircular stopper portion smaller than the central leg portions provided on the left and right sides of the central leg portion, and an abbreviation for the central leg portion and the stopper portion. It is characterized by having a soft member bonded along a semicircular arc.

Further, it may be provided at both left and right ends of the main body portion in the vertical direction and may have side walls protruding above the cylindrical surface, or may have reinforcing ribs connecting the pair of central legs.

Further, it is preferable that the foot-operated health appliance can rotate until the soft member adhered to the central leg is in contact with the floor surface and the soft member adhered to the stopper portion is in contact with the floor surface.

The foot-operated health device of the present invention has the effect of being able to perform a light foot-stepping exercise while sitting on a chair, and at the same time being able to perform a foot massage similar to that of green bamboo.

In addition, by providing side walls on both the left and right ends, it is possible to prevent the foot from stepping off and to attach a pedometer.

Furthermore, by providing reinforcing ribs that connect the central legs to each other, the strength is increased, so it is possible not only to sit on a chair but also to stand up on the equipment and perform stepping exercises while maintaining balance. Further, by having the stopper portion, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from tilting too much and falling over.

It is a perspective view of the foot-operated health appliance of this invention. It is (a) plan view, (b) front view, and (c) right side view of the foot-operated health appliance. It is a usage figure of a foot-operated health appliance. It is a perspective view of the balance board provided with the conventional acupressure protrusion.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the foot-operated health device of the present invention. 2A and 2B are a plan view, a front view, and a right side view of the foot-operated health device of the present invention. This foot-operated health device 1 has a structure in which the right side and the left side move up and down with each other like a seesaw, and while mainly sitting on a chair and stepping on the foot to stimulate the calf, at the same time massage the sole of the foot. It is a health appliance that can be used.

The structure of the foot-operated health appliance 1 has a substantially semi-cylindrical main body portion 10 having a cylindrical surface facing upward, as used for stepping on green bamboo. Then, as in the case of stepping on green bamboo, the main body 10 is placed so as to be left-right when viewed from the user. With such a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, the vicinity of the arch of the foot can be effectively stimulated.

A plurality of acupressure protrusions 11 are provided on the cylindrical surface of the main body 10. The acupressure protrusions 11 are basically arranged symmetrically, and mainly acupressure the vicinity of the arch of the foot. Then, the pressing force on the sole of the foot can be adjusted by the user stepping on the foot-operated health device 1 while stepping on the foot. At this time, if you step on the chair while sitting on the chair, you can massage the sole of the foot with an appropriate pressing force without being too strong.

A pair of substantially semicircular central legs 12 are provided at positions facing the front and back on the lower center side of the main body 10 so that the right side and the left side can move up and down with each other like a seesaw. There is. Further, on the left and right sides of the central leg portion 12, stopper portions 13 having a substantially semicircular shape smaller than the central leg portion are provided. That is, a pair of central leg portions 12 and two pairs of stopper portions 13 are provided. Further, in order to protect the floor surface, it is preferable to adhere a soft member 20 such as rubber along the arc portion of the central leg portion 12 and the stopper portion 13.

FIG. 3 is a usage diagram of a foot-operated health appliance. As shown in FIG. 3, the central leg portion 12 acts as a fulcrum of the seesaw, so that when the foot 40 on one side is stepped on, the foot-operated health appliance 1 rotates and tilts and adheres to the stopper portion 13. When the soft member 20 comes into contact with the floor surface, the rotation stops. That is, by providing the stopper portion 13, it is possible to prevent the stopper portion 13 from being tilted too much.

If it is severely painful to press the sole of the foot with the acupressure protrusion 11, the end of the main body 10 where the acupressure protrusion 11 is not arranged may be stepped on. However, in such a case, there is a concern that the stepped foot 40 may slip off the main body 10. Therefore, it is preferable to provide side walls 14 projecting above the cylindrical surface in the vertical direction at both the left and right ends of the main body 10. If the foot 40 is stepped on the side wall 14 while contacting the outside of the foot 40, the foot 40 does not separate from the main body 10 even when the foot-operated health device 1 is tilted, so that there is no need to worry about stepping off the foot. Further, in order to count the number of steps, the side wall 14 can also be used as a locking portion for attaching the pedometer 30.

The configuration of the foot-operated health device 1 is as described above, and in order to keep the balance, each part is arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction.

The material of the foot-operated health appliance 1 may be a metal such as aluminum or a resin. Basically, it is an instrument used by a person sitting on a chair, but a person who is good at exercising can also stand up on the main body 10 and use it as an instrument for balance exercise. In such a case, it is considered that a metal product having high strength is suitable. In addition, in order to secure the strength to the extent that the person does not break even when standing up, it is preferable to provide the reinforcing ribs 15 for connecting the pair of central legs 12.

Further, as another method of using this device, it can also be used to lift the device by putting a shin between the central leg portion 12 and the stopper portion 13 from below the device while sitting on a chair. This exercise can train the front of the thighs and the abdominal muscles.

As described above, the foot-operated health device of the present invention is a health device particularly suitable for the elderly to exercise casually, but even young people who are good at exercising to some extent can vary according to their respective levels. A health appliance that can be used in a way.

1 Foot-operated health equipment 10 Main body 11 Acupressure protrusion 12 Central leg 13 Stopper 14 Side wall 15 Reinforcing rib 20 Soft member 30 Pedometer 40 feet

Claims (4)

A foot-operated health appliance that has a substantially semi-cylindrical body and has a shape symmetrical with respect to the central position of the body when the axial direction of the body is left-right.
With the cylindrical surface of the main body on the upper side, a plurality of acupressure protrusions provided on the cylindrical surface,
A pair of substantially semicircular central legs provided on the lower center side of the main body so as to face each other in the front-rear direction.
A substantially semicircular stopper portion smaller than the central leg portion provided on both the left and right sides of the central leg portion, and
A foot-operated health device comprising: a soft member bonded along a substantially semicircular arc of the central leg portion and the stopper portion. The foot-operated health device according to claim 1, wherein the left and right ends of the main body portion are provided in a vertical direction and have side walls protruding upward from the cylindrical surface. The foot-operated health device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a pair of reinforcing ribs connecting the central legs to each other. The foot-operated health appliance is rotatable until the soft member adhered to the central leg is in contact with the floor surface and the soft member adhered to the stopper portion is in contact with the floor surface. The foot-operated health device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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