JP4335876B2 - Suction massage method and suction massage device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a suction massage method and a suction massage apparatus suitable for hair growth and hair growth promotion.

  Conventionally, a vacuum impregnation method for hair growth / hair growth has been disclosed as a type of hair growth / hair growth method for sucking the scalp of a subject (Patent Documents 1 to 4). In this type of method, the head of the person to be treated is covered with a hair cap to form a sealed space around the scalp. Next, the sealed space is evacuated to a vacuum state, whereby fat content is sucked out from the pores of the scalp, and a hair growth agent is supplied into the vacuum sealed chamber to be atomized. Thereafter, the vacuum state of the sealed chamber is released and the internal pressure is instantaneously increased, so that the mist-like hair growth agent reaches (penetrates) the pores of the pores and activates the hair roots.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 5 discloses a hair growth / hair growth method for improving blood flow in the scalp of a subject. In this type of method, the head of the person to be treated is covered with a hair cap with a flexible net, and the position above the ear on the side of the head is pressed with a shielding member along a substantially horizontal line and sealed around the scalp. Create a space. When the sealed space is depressurized, the scalp is pressed face-to-face with a flexible net to promote blood flow in the scalp capillaries and activate the metabolism of hair root cells.

  This kind of hair growth and hair growth method involves a kind of massage treatment that sucks the scalp with a vacuum pump, but the suction pressure and suction time are constant patterns suitable for the subject's scalp. This is generally done digitally.

Japanese Patent No. 3160184 Japanese Patent No. 2818935 Japanese Patent No. 2989835 Japanese Patent No. 3026085 Japanese Patent No. 3307634 JP 2003-79687 A

  However, in such a treatment method that involves suction of the scalp, the suction operation is digitally repeated, so that stress is easily applied to the subject. In other words, the scalp is a part that is easily subjected to a stimulus in which blood vessels and nerves are concentrated, and when a forced force is repeatedly applied to such a part, the stimulus is likely to turn into an uncomfortable feeling. In addition, when the scalp is aspirated, the patient may feel pressure or pain due to the hair cap.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a current situation, and allows a user to receive a scalp suction treatment in a relaxed and comfortable state, and further, a suction massage method useful for promoting hair growth on a scalp, and The object is to provide a suction massage device.

[First invention]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the suction massage method of the present invention (first invention) covers the head of the person to be treated with a hair cap and depressurizes the sealed space between the hair cap and the scalp. A method of sucking and massaging a practitioner's scalp,
The degree of decompression of the sealed space varies according to the musical tone of the music to be listened to by the patient.

  According to the present invention (first invention), the subject receives suction of the scalp while listening to music. At this time, since the strength of the suction force and the suction time change in accordance with the music, a comfortable stimulus can be given to the patient. That is, along with the music performance, the rhythm and tempo are transmitted in analog form as the suction force of the scalp of the patient, so that the patient can receive the treatment with a comfortable feeling.

Such an effect can also be described as an effect of “1 / f fluctuation” (f = frequency). “1 / f fluctuation” is a phenomenon in which the observed value obtained by measuring temperature, volume, density, frequency, shading, force, etc., fluctuates near its statistical average value. The rhythm is also considered to be “1 / f fluctuation”. It has been verified that there is “1 / f fluctuation” in weak electrical pulses (brain waves, especially α waves) emitted to nerve fibers when the brain senses, and stimulation with “1 / f fluctuation” from the outside world. When you receive it, you will feel relaxed.
Normally, music has a “1 / f fluctuation” melody that resonates with biological rhythm. For this reason, by sucking and massaging the scalp in accordance with such music, the stimulation of “1 / f fluctuation” is transmitted to the brain, stabilizing the spirit of the subject and softening the mind.

  Further, in the suction massage method of the present invention (first invention), it is easy to predict the suction time and suction force of the scalp, and the breathing is adjusted to the suction timing when the subject undergoes treatment according to music. Can do. Thereby, discomfort such as a feeling of pressure or pain received from a hair cap or the like can be greatly reduced. For example, if the suction force is weakened at the quiet melody part at the beginning of the song and the suction force is strengthened at the climax part of the song, the patient naturally takes a deep breath at this rust part and prepares before the suction. This makes it difficult to feel pressure or pain during suction. As a result, it is possible to suck the scalp with a stronger suction force than when digital conventional treatment is performed.

  In addition, conventionally, a massage device that changes the air pressure of the air cushion according to music is known (Patent Document 6), but in this type of device, the air cushion is pressed against each part of the body, A configuration for sucking the scalp is not assumed. Since the present invention directly gives stimulation by suction to the head that recognizes music, the massage effect by the synergistic action of music and scalp suction is extremely high, and an unprecedented refreshing sensation can be tasted. Can do. As a result, blood circulation of the scalp is promoted, and hair growth can be promoted, leading to elimination of headaches, etc. Also, when suction massage is repeated according to music with high “1 / f fluctuation” effect, It becomes possible for the brain to be activated to easily induce α-waves.

[Second invention]
The suction massage device of the present invention (second invention) for solving the above problems is as follows.
A hair cap that forms a sealed space around the scalp of the subject;
A vacuum pump for sucking the scalp by depressurizing the sealed space;
An electropneumatic regulator provided in the vacuum passage of the vacuum pump to control the degree of decompression of the sealed space;
An acoustic signal converter that converts an acoustic signal of music to be listened to by the patient into a pressure control signal;
The electropneumatic regulator is characterized in that, based on a pressure control signal of the acoustic signal converter, the degree of decompression of the sealed space is changed in accordance with the music tone.

According to the suction massage device of the present invention (second invention), since the sealed space around the scalp is sucked in accordance with the music, as shown above, the subject can perform a suction massage in a comfortable mood. Can receive. That is, the same effect as the first invention can be obtained.
In addition, since the acoustic signal converter converts the acoustic signal into a pressure control signal and adjusts the control pressure of the electropneumatic regulator with this pressure control signal, the degree of decompression (suction force) of the sealed space is simple and highly reliable. ) Can be controlled according to the music.

  In the present invention, the “electro-pneumatic regulator” means a controller that changes the degree of decompression according to the magnitude of the input signal, and preferably a proportionality that provides a pressure (degree of decompression) proportional to the input signal. It may be a controller. As a pressure control method, for example, a type in which the output pressure is directly controlled by controlling opening and closing of two electromagnetic valves for vacuum intake and atmospheric supply, or for vacuum intake and atmospheric supply may be used. A type in which the output pressure is indirectly controlled through a booster using the outputs of the two solenoid valves as pilot pressure (secondary pressure) may be used. In addition, a decompression release valve (a valve that can exhaust the suction air of the vacuum pump into the atmosphere) is provided in the decompression passage, and the amount of suction air exhausted from this valve (for example, the size and number of orifices) is switched by an input signal. The pressure reduction degree may be adjusted.

[Third invention]
The suction massage device of the present invention (third invention) has the configuration of the suction massage device of the second invention,
The acoustic signal converter includes a music playback amplifier and a pressure control amplifier,
The pressure control amplifier is characterized in that the pressure control signal is generated by an amplifier circuit having a lower sensitivity than the amplifier circuit of the music reproduction amplifier.

  In general, a music reproduction amplifier is configured to amplify an acoustic signal with high sensitivity and convert it into a music reproduction signal. Although it is possible to control the degree of decompression of the electropneumatic regulator with such a music playback signal, the air pressure is less likely to fluctuate than the voltage, and the response time during control tends to be long, so the sensitivity of the voltage signal is high. If it is too high, it may be difficult to control the pressure in accordance with the tone of the music. Therefore, in the present invention (third invention), a dedicated amplifier (pressure control amplifier) for converting an acoustic signal into a pressure control signal is provided in the acoustic signal converter so as to eliminate the above-mentioned problems. did.

[Fourth Invention]
The suction massage device of the present invention (fourth invention) has the configuration of the suction massage device of the second invention,
The hair cap is
Hair cap body,
A shielding member made of an elastic body, which is provided at a peripheral portion of the hair cap main body and maintains the hermeticity of the sealed space;
A flexible net that partitions the sealed space at the opening of the hair cap body;
When the sealed space is depressurized, the scalp of the person to be treated is surface-pressurized with the flexible net in accordance with the elastic deformation of the shielding member.

According to such a configuration, when the sealed space is decompressed and the scalp is sucked, the blood flow in the head side portion (the outer periphery of the head) is suppressed by the shielding member, and the scalp is faced by the flexible net. Because of the pressure, blood flow can be distributed to every corner of the capillaries of the scalp. Thereby, the massage effect increases and the hair growth / hair growth promoting effect can be greatly enhanced by activating the hair root cells.
Further, in the present invention, the pressure applied to the flexible net is also controlled in accordance with the tone of the music, so that the feeling of pressure that the patient receives from the flexible net can be eased.
In the present invention, the “flexible net” is not particularly limited as long as it has air permeability. The ventilation holes of the “flexible net” can be formed in a mesh shape, a punch hole shape, or the like. Examples of the material for the “flexible net” include metals, resins (including elastomers), rubbers, cloth materials, and skin materials. A net or cloth made of a composite material may be used as the “flexible net”.

[Fifth Invention]
The suction massage device of the present invention (the fifth invention) has the configuration of the suction massage device of the fourth invention,
The shielding member has a hollow air band that pressurizes the head side portion of the patient.

  According to such a configuration, the degree of adhesion between the shielding member and the scalp is increased by the air cushion effect of the shielding member, and the airtightness of the sealed space can be enhanced. Thereby, a scalp can be attracted | sucked by a higher pressure reduction degree and a massage effect can be heightened.

[Sixth Invention]
The suction massage device of the present invention (sixth invention) has the configuration of the suction massage device of the fifth invention,
The air band is characterized in that the pressurizing force increases or decreases according to the fluctuation of the degree of decompression of the sealed space.

According to such a configuration, since the pressure (tightening force) of the air band increases or decreases according to the degree of decompression of the sealed space, it is possible to perform a comfortable treatment with less feeling of tightening while maintaining the airtightness of the sealed space. It becomes possible. For example, when the degree of decompression is increased, the amount of air to the air band is increased to increase the sealing property of the scalp, and when the degree of decompression is decreased, the amount of air is decreased to reduce the tightness of the air band. By doing in this way, the feeling of tightness of the scalp becomes good and it becomes possible to perform a comfortable suction massage.
In addition, since the tightening force of the air band increases and decreases according to the music, it becomes difficult for the patient to feel stress.

[Seventh Invention]
The suction massage device of the present invention (seventh invention) has the configuration of the suction massage device of the second invention,
The acoustic signal converter is characterized in that the signal level of the pressure control signal is increased or decreased by adjusting the volume of music to be listened to by the patient.

  According to the configuration of the present invention (seventh invention), the signal level (reference value) of the pressure control signal can be increased or decreased by adjusting the volume of the music even when the patient is to listen to the same music. And the fluctuation range of the suction force can be changed as appropriate. As a result, it is possible to perform an effective massage with an optimum suction force suitable for the scalp for each person to be treated.

[Eighth Invention]
The suction massage device with vacuum impregnation function for hair growth and hair growth of the present invention (eighth invention) has the configuration of the suction massage device according to any one of the second to seventh inventions,
A hair cap that forms a sealed space around the scalp of the subject and has a decompression port, an injection port, and a decompression opening port that leads to the sealed space;
A vacuum pump connected to the decompression port of the hair cap and decompressing the sealed space;
A container for storing a chemical solution for hair growth and hair growth, and a chemical solution container capable of supplying the chemical solution from the inlet of the hair cap to the sealed space;
A vacuum release valve provided in a ventilation passage leading to the decompression opening and capable of introducing air outside the hair cap from the decompression opening to the sealed space is provided.

According to the suction massaging device with the hair impregnation function for hair growth / growth of the present invention (the eighth invention), the pores of the scalp can be vacuum impregnated with the chemical for hair growth / growth. That is, the head of the patient is covered with a hair cap, a sealed space is formed around the scalp, and then the sealed space is evacuated with a vacuum pump to form a vacuum, thereby removing fat from the scalp pores. It sucks out and supplies the hair-restoring agent into a vacuum sealed chamber and atomizes it. Thereafter, by opening the vacuum state of the sealed chamber and instantaneously increasing the internal pressure, the mist-like hair growth agent can reach (penetrate) the pores of the pores.
The suction massage device with vacuum impregnation function for hair growth / growth of the present invention (8th invention) performs the blood flow of scalp capillaries by performing suction massage according to music prior to the supply of the hair growth agent to the scalp. Since it can be activated, the hair growth / hair growth effect can be greatly improved.
In addition, when the scalp is impregnated with a chemical solution in a vacuum, the pressure can be felt even if the patient is strongly sucked into the hair cap by setting the decompression level of the sealed space to match the timing of the rising of the song. It is possible to receive treatment in a relaxed state without receiving an unpleasant sensation.

Since the suction massage method and the suction massage device of the present invention (first to eighth inventions) are effective for improving blood flow of the scalp and the like, they are preferably used for the purpose of promoting hair growth and hair growth. Needless to say, it can be used in other applications aiming at a relaxation effect, for example, beauty salons.
The present invention (first to eighth inventions) may be applied alone as necessary, or may be applied in combination of these inventions. Further, other inventions described in this specification may be combined.

It is a schematic block diagram which shows the suction massage apparatus by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the hair cap by the said 1st Embodiment. It is a circuit diagram which shows schematic structure of the acoustic signal converter by the 1st Embodiment. It is a characteristic view showing an example of an acoustic signal, a pressure control signal, and a control pressure according to the first embodiment. The hair cap by 1st Embodiment is shown, and it is sectional drawing which shows a state when a pressure reduction degree is small. The hair cap by 1st Embodiment is shown, and it is sectional drawing which shows a state when a pressure reduction degree is large. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the suction massage apparatus with the vacuum impregnation function for hair growth and hair growth by 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Vacuum pump 12 Hair cap 14 Electropneumatic regulator 15 CD player 16 Acoustic signal converter 17 Headphone 21 Hair cap main body 22 Flexible net 23 Shielding member 24 Metal band 26 Air band 28 Filter 31 Music reproduction amplifier 32 Pressure control amplifier 35 Volume control circuit 52 Chemical valve 53 Vacuum release valve 45 Pressure reducing port 46 Inlet 47 Pressure reducing open port T Chemical liquid storage tank C Air compression pump S1 Sealed space S2 Hollow region

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
A schematic configuration of the suction massage device according to the first embodiment is shown in FIG.
The suction massage apparatus according to the first embodiment includes a vacuum pump 10, a hair cap 12, an electropneumatic regulator 14, a CD player 15, an acoustic signal converter 16 and a headphone 17. An electropneumatic regulator 14 is provided in a decompression hose 13 that connects the vacuum pump 10 and the hair cap 12. An acoustic signal converter 16 is connected to the CD player 15, and an electropneumatic regulator 14 and a headphone 17 are electrically connected to the acoustic signal converter 16.

  As the vacuum pump 10, various pumps for low vacuum or high vacuum (rotary pump, piston pump, diffusion pump, ejector pump, diffusion ejector pump, etc.) can be used. The vacuum pump 10 may be constituted by a single vacuum pump, or may be constituted by two vacuum pumps for low vacuum and high vacuum.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the hair cap 12 is configured by fixing a flexible net 22 and a substantially cylindrical shielding member 23 to a hemispherical hair cap body 21 using a metal band 24. A covered space S1 is formed around the scalp by placing the hair cap 12 on the head of the patient.

  The hair cap body 21 is formed in a hemispherical helmet shape from a metal or a hard resin material, and retains sufficient rigidity (mechanical strength) even during a decompression operation. A joint 25 is provided on the top of the hair cap body 21, and the decompression hose 13 is connected to the joint 25.

The flexible net 22 is made of a soft resin material, and is fixed to the lower opening end of the hair cap body 21. The peripheral edge of the flexible net 22 is pressed and fixed by the metal band 24 while being bent on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the hair cap body 21. That is, the flexible net 22 is provided in a state of being stretched while covering the lower opening end of the hair cap body 21, and partitions the sealed space S1 vertically.
On the net surface of the flexible net 22, for example, a large number of rectangular communication holes 22a (for example, 5 to 25 mm square) are formed, and the air permeability of the upper and lower spaces of the sealed space S1 is maintained.

  The flexible net 22 prevents the person's head from coming into direct contact with the inner surface of the hair cap 12 when the person wears the hair cap 12, and the person's head. It serves as a head support member for supporting the hair cap body 21 in a floating state above the head while securing a sealed space S1 between the hair cap body 21 and the inner wall surface of the hair cap body 21.

  The shielding member 23 is made of an elastic material (for example, silicon rubber), and is provided on the peripheral portion of the hair cap body 21. The periphery of the hair cap body 21 is surrounded so as to isolate and shield the space below the sealed space S1 from the outside. The upper end portion of the shielding member 23 is fitted to the outer periphery of the lower end portion of the hair cap body 21 and is firmly fixed by a metal band 24 surrounding the periphery.

When the hair cap 12 is used, when the sealed space S1 is under atmospheric pressure, no suction force acts on the scalp of the patient. At this time, the flexible net 22 is also kept almost horizontal and hardly pressurizes the scalp.
On the other hand, when the sealed space S1 is depressurized, the scalp is sucked and the shielding member 23 is elastically deformed so as to shrink downward as the degree of depressurization increases. As a result, the flexible net 22 is pressed against the scalp, and the scalp is pressurized by the bending (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

A tube-shaped air band 26 is integrally formed at the lower end of the shielding member 23. The air band 26 is an annular member that circulates around the head around the forehead, both sides of the position above the ear and the back of the head when the hair cap 12 is attached to the head of the patient. Since the air band 26 is made of an elastic material like the shielding member 23, the air band 26 is also rich in elasticity in the radial direction.
Inside the air band 26, an annular hollow region S2 is formed that forms a closed ring along the circumference of the head, whereby the air band 26 has a tube shape. The inner circumferential length of the air band 26 is set so as to substantially match the average size (ie, the circumferential length) of an average Japanese male head in a state where the hollow region S2 is not filled with pressurized air (non-expanded state). ing.

  The hollow area S2 of the air band 26 is connected to an air compression pump (not shown). When the hollow area S2 is filled with pressurized air with an air compression pump, the air band 26 expands and exerts a tightening force on the periphery of the head of the patient.

  According to the air band 26, when the hair cap 12 is attached to the head of the person to be treated, a slight gap that tends to occur between the periphery of the head of the person to be treated and the inner peripheral surface of the air band 26, The tube-like air band 26 is completely expanded by being expanded, and is in close contact with the scalp to maintain the airtightness of the sealed space S1.

  Further, the air band 26 sends pressurized air to the hollow area S2, thereby pressurizing (pressing) the position on the ear of the head side of the person to be treated along a substantially horizontal line. It also serves to temporarily suppress blood flow in the main blood vessels surrounding the person's head. When the scalp is pressurized with the flexible net 22 in such a state, a pumping effect is generated in the blood vessels of the scalp, and the pulsating flow of blood is activated. Blood spreads to the end. As a result, the hair growth promoting effect of the hair can be enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 2, it is preferable to appropriately use the filter 28 as an optional accessory (or disposable consumable) when the hair cap 12 is used. The filter 28 may be made of, for example, a paper pulp or fiber nonwoven fabric excellent in oil absorption. When the hair cap 12 is attached, the filter 28 is interposed between the scalp of the person to be treated and the net 22 and first absorbs waste products such as sebum sucked out from the pores by the decompression operation. That is, the filter 28 is a capturing member for capturing an object to be removed (mainly oil) sucked out from the pores during decompression. Note that the object to be removed that could not be captured by the filter 28 is captured by the flexible net 22 positioned above the filter 28. Thus, the filter 28 avoids a situation in which the object to be removed sucked from the pores reaches the peripheral mechanism such as the electropneumatic regulator through the decompression hose 13, and prevents the peripheral mechanism from being soiled or broken.

  The electropneumatic regulator 14 includes a vacuum port connected to the vacuum pump 10, an atmospheric port opened to the atmosphere, and an output port that outputs a control pressure (negative pressure) corresponding to an input signal input from the outside. . A semiconductor pressure sensor, an electronic control circuit, and the like are provided, and the degree of decompression can be continuously changed by feedback-controlling the pressure control signal output from the acoustic signal converter.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the acoustic signal converter 16 includes a music playback amplifier 31 and a pressure control amplifier 32. The audio signal from the CD player is sent to the music reproduction amplifier 31 and the pressure control amplifier 32, and is amplified by each amplifier and converted into a music reproduction signal and a pressure control signal. The music playback signal amplified by the music playback amplifier 31 reaches the ear of the person to be treated as sound by the headphones 17, and the pressure control signal amplified by the pressure control amplifier 32 is the input signal of the electropneumatic regulator 14. (Input voltage), and the degree of decompression of the sealed space S1 is controlled.

Here, the music playback amplifier 31 has the same configuration as a normal acoustic amplifier, and includes a high-sensitivity amplifier circuit for faithfully reproducing sound.
On the other hand, the pressure control amplifier 32 is composed of an amplifier circuit having a lower sensitivity than the music reproduction amplifier 31. By using such a low-sensitivity amplifier circuit, the acoustic signal is converted into a smooth voltage waveform, and the output (control pressure) of the electropneumatic regulator 14 can be easily controlled. The pressure control amplifier 32 can be realized by appropriately combining electronic components such as an IC, a capacitor, and a resistor.

  An example in which the electropneumatic regulator 14 changes the degree of decompression based on the acoustic signal is shown in FIG. For example, when an acoustic signal as shown in FIG. 4A is amplified by the pressure control amplifier 32, it is converted into a pressure control signal having a smoother waveform than the acoustic signal, as shown in FIG. A pressure control signal is output to the electropneumatic regulator 14. The electropneumatic regulator 14 changes the degree of decompression of the sealed space S1 as shown in FIG. 4C by such a pressure control signal.

  The control pressure by the electropneumatic regulator 14 (the degree of pressure reduction in the sealed space S1) has a long response time (the time from when the pressure control signal is changed until the control pressure fluctuates) with respect to the change in the pressure control signal. A characteristic different from the waveform of the control signal is shown (see FIG. 4C). That is, the control pressure (the degree of pressure reduction in the sealed space S1) changes as an average value of the pressure control signal for a certain period of time. As a result, it is possible to give a change in which the degree of decompression gradually increases in a portion where the musical tone rises, and the degree of decompression gradually decreases in a portion where the musical tone becomes quiet.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the music playback amplifier 31 is provided with a volume control circuit 35. The volume control circuit 35 is connected in parallel to the music playback amplifier 31 and the pressure control amplifier 32. When the volume for music playback is adjusted by the volume adjustment circuit 35, the signal level of the pressure control signal of the pressure control amplifier 32 increases or decreases according to the degree of adjustment. That is, when the volume is increased, the degree of decompression increases as a whole and the scalp suction power increases, and when the volume is decreased, the degree of decompression decreases as a whole and the scalp suction power decreases. Thus, by adjusting the level of the suction force by adjusting the volume, it is possible to perform an optimal suction massage that meets the desire of the patient.

Next, how to use the suction massage device will be described.
When using this apparatus, first, the hair cap 12 is attached to the head of the patient (see FIG. 2). At this time, the flexible net 22 is attached at a position where it contacts the scalp, and the shielding member 23 is attached along a line slightly above the ear of the person to be treated (see FIG. 2). Next, the air band 26 is filled with air to form a sealed space S1 around the scalp of the patient.
The air filling amount of the air band 26 is set so as not to overtighten the side of the person to be treated and to prevent air leakage from the sealed space S1. In such a state, the patient attaches the headphones 17 and stands by.

  A predetermined music CD is placed in the CD player 15 in advance. The music CD can be freely selected according to the wishes of the patient. In particular, if a material with a high “1 / f fluctuation” effect is selected, the massage effect can be enhanced.

  When the drive switch of the suction massage device is turned on, the vacuum pump 10, the electropneumatic regulator 14, and the CD player 15 start operating. From this stage, the patient is sucked into the scalp with strong and weak suction power while listening to music with the headphones 17.

For example, when the musical tone is quiet, as shown in FIG. 5, the degree of decompression of the sealed space S1 is kept relatively low, and the scalp suction force is also small. At this time, the hair cap main body 21 is slightly lowered and the scalp of the person to be treated is pressurized with the flexible net 22 slightly deformed.
On the other hand, when the music tone becomes intense, as shown in FIG. 6, the degree of decompression increases and the suction force of the scalp increases. Then, the hair cap main body 21 is further lowered, and the flexible net 22 is greatly bent, and the entire scalp of the person to be treated is pressed face-to-face.
Thus, the scalp is repeatedly pressed with the flexible net 22 while the hair cap 12 moves up and down in accordance with the musical tone and sucks the scalp of the person to be treated.
Note that the degree of reduced pressure is, for example, 0 to −100 kPa, and preferably 0 to −60 kPa.

Thus, according to the suction massage device of the first embodiment, the scalp is sucked and massaged while changing the strength in accordance with the music tone, so that a comfortable stimulus can be given to the patient. As a result, the treatment subject receives a stimulus having a fluctuation effect through hearing and touch, and easily enters a relaxed state in which α waves are easily generated. It also helps relieve headaches caused by stress.
In other words, the conventional scalp suction method was a digital method of sucking and releasing for a few seconds, but this device uses the scalp suction force to generate subtle fluctuations that occur in the intensity of music. And converted into pressure.
In addition, since this apparatus can use commercially available music media, it is possible to enjoy changes in scalp stimulation in accordance with the music of his / her preference. Of course, other music playback devices such as a DVD player are not limited to the CD player, and may be applied to this device. The massage effect can also be enhanced by changing the degree of decompression (suction force) in accordance with the volume of the sound effect of the movie.

In addition, while receiving a massage, the subject concentrates on the music and easily forgets to wear the hair cap. For this reason, there is almost no pressure or pain during suction.
In addition, the patient can know the timing of compression and tightening with the hair cap by predicting the change in suction force from the tone of the music, so it is easy to adjust breathing naturally according to such timing, It can relieve the feeling of pressure and tightening during suction. As a result, the scalp suction massage can be comfortably received.
Further, since hair root cells can be activated by promoting blood circulation in the scalp, it is useful for promoting hair growth and hair growth.
Furthermore, suction massage of the scalp leads to improvement of visual function, and a visual acuity recovery effect can also be expected.

Table 1 shows the results of the suction massage evaluation test performed by the prototype according to the first embodiment.
The evaluation test was performed on 8 patients (A to H) after playing music on the same music CD under a constant volume condition, performing suction massage on the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes, and after treatment. It was done by listening to the comments. The evaluation items for “feeling good” are “◎”: pleasant, “○”: neither, “△”: uncomfortable, and “pain during suction” is “◎”: pain Less, “◯”: Neither, “Δ”: Pain is large, and the answers of the patients were counted.

評価試験によれば、吸引時に痛みがあると感じた人はゼロで、また、８名中６名が吸引マッサージにより気持ちがよいとの回答した。このように本装置によれば頭皮に対して効果的な吸引マッサージを行えることが判る。

According to the evaluation test, there were no people who felt pain during aspiration, and 6 out of 8 responded that they were comfortable with aspiration massage. Thus, according to this apparatus, it turns out that an effective suction massage can be performed with respect to a scalp.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment is shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, the suction massage device of the present invention is applied to a hair impregnation / hair growth vacuum impregnation device.
As shown in FIG. 7, the structure of the suction massage device with a vacuum impregnation function for hair growth and hair growth is at least three hoses 42 to 44 (chemical solution supply) in addition to the decompression hose 13 of the suction massage device of the first embodiment. A hose 42, a pressure reducing hose 43, and a pressure adjusting hose 44) are attached to the hair cap 12. Among these hoses, the decompression hose 13, the chemical solution supply hose 42, and the decompression release hose 43 are respectively connected to the decompression port 45, the injection port 46, and the decompression release port 47 of the hair cap 12. The pressure adjusting hose 44 is connected to the air band 26 of the hair cap 12.
The other configurations of the suction massage device (vacuum pump 10, hair cap 12, electropneumatic regulator 14, CD player 15, acoustic signal converter 16 and headphones 17) are substantially the same as the configurations of the first embodiment. It is the same.

  The chemical solution supply hose 42 is a hose for sending the chemical solution for hair growth and hair growth of the chemical solution reservoir T to the sealed space S1 (see FIG. 2) of the hair cap 12, and the chemical solution supply hose 42 includes a chemical solution valve. 52 is provided. In response to the opening / closing operation of the chemical liquid valve 52, the chemical liquid in the reservoir T is supplied from the chemical liquid supply hose 42 to the sealed space S1 through the spray nozzle of the inlet 46.

  In addition, it does not specifically limit about the chemical | medical solution for hair growth and hair growth, Various commercial items can be used. Examples of active ingredients that can be incorporated into the chemical solution include calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pantodenyl alcohol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, amino acids (methionine, serine), α-tocopherol acetate, carpronium chloride, swelltinogen (assembly extract) ), Capsicum tincture, benzyl nicotinate, vanillyl nonylate, l-menthol, ginseng, female hormones (ethinyl estradiol, estradiol dipropionate), pentadecanoic acid glyceride (PDG), minoxidil, cephalanthin, t-flavanone, 6-benzyl Examples include aminopurine.

  The decompression release hose 43 is an intake passage for introducing outside air into the sealed space S1 of the hair cap 12, and a vacuum release valve 53 is provided in the middle thereof.

  The pressure adjusting hose 44 is for sending the air compression pump C into the hollow area S2 of the air band 26. The pressure adjusting hose 44 includes a pressure gauge 54 for measuring the internal pressure of the hollow area S2, and a three-way valve. 55 is provided. In accordance with the switching operation of the three-way valve 55, the compressed air is guided from the air compression pump C to the hollow region S2 (see FIG. 2), and the pressurized air in the hollow region S2 is released into the atmosphere.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the suction massage device with a vacuum impregnation function for hair growth and hair growth of this embodiment includes a controller 61 and a condition setting device 62. The controller 61 is a control unit incorporating a CPU, RAM, ROM, data storage device (for example, hard disk drive) and an input / output interface, and includes an electropneumatic regulator 14, a chemical liquid valve 52, a vacuum release valve 53, a three-way valve 55, and an air compression. It is electrically connected to the pump C. The controller 61 controls the driving of actuators such as the valves and various mechanisms while referring to various information provided from the sensors.

  The condition setting unit 62 is a man-machine interface including, for example, a display monitor, a keyboard, or a touch panel. This is an input / output device for setting or commanding the controller 61 or the like to the controller 61. In other words, in this apparatus, when the operator (operator) sets or commands an operating condition via the condition setting unit 62, the drive of each actuator can be controlled semi-automatically or fully automatically by the controller 61.

Next, the usage method of this apparatus is demonstrated.
In this apparatus, before the chemical solution is supplied to the scalp, suction massage is performed on the scalp. At this time, the scalp is aspirated according to the music to be heard by the patient. Next, when the sealed space S1 of the scalp reaches a predetermined degree of decompression (target decompression degree), the sealed space S1 is opened in vacuum, and the pores of the scalp are vacuum impregnated with a chemical solution. Specifically, it can be performed by the following steps.

(1) Preparatory process First, for example, a shampoo containing an abrasive is applied to the head of the person to be massaged, and the scalp to-be-removed material (waste material, etc.) is washed to some extent. After washing, wipe off moisture from the scalp with a towel.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the filter 28 is placed on the head of the person to be treated, and the hair cap 12 is attached to the head of the person to be treated. At this time, the flexible net 22 hits the upper surface of the filter 28, and the hair cap body 21 is supported in a floating state via the flexible net 22, and the air band 26 at the lower end of the shielding member 23 is supported. Surrounds the head in the position above the left and right ears.

  After the hair cap 12 is mounted on the head of the person to be treated, a “head seal” is commanded to the condition setting unit 62. Then, a predetermined amount of air is pumped from the air compression pump C through the three-way valve 55 to the hollow region S2 in the air band 26, and the air band 26 expands. Due to this expansion, a gap that is slightly formed between the inner peripheral surface of the air band 26 and the head is filled up, and a sealed space S 1 is formed between the scalp and the hair cap 12.

(2) Suction massage process After completing the installation of the hair cap 12 and ensuring the sealing performance of the head, the surgical condition such as “target decompression degree” is input to the condition setting device 62, and the start of this process is set as a condition. Command to the instrument 62. Then, the vacuum pump 10 starts sucking the sealed space S1, and at the same time, the CD player 15 starts playing and performs a scalp suction massage according to the music.
At this time, the amount of pressurized air sent from the air compression pump C to the hollow region S2 of the air band 26 via the three-way valve 55 may be adjusted according to the music by the control signal of the controller 61. For example, when the degree of decompression of the sealed space increases in accordance with the musical tone, the scalp can be sealed by increasing the amount of pressurized air, and when the degree of decompression decreases, the amount of pressurized air is reduced. By reducing, excessive tightening by the air band can be suppressed.

(3) Vacuum impregnation process After repeated suction massage of the scalp for a predetermined time and number of times, the sealed space is depressurized to the target depressurization degree (for example, -60 kPa or less pseudo-vacuum state) at the timing when the music tone gradually becomes intense To do. When this pressure reduction degree is reached, the electropneumatic regulator 14 forcibly shuts off the air passage of the pressure reduction hose 13 according to a command from the controller 61, and the chemical valve 52 is opened momentarily in a state where the pressure reduction degree of the sealed space S1 is maintained. . Then, a predetermined amount of the hair-restoring agent stored in the chemical solution reservoir T enters the sealed space S1, instantaneously becomes fine particles, and atomizes and diffuses. After that, when the vacuum release valve 53 is opened to open the sealed space S1 and the internal pressure is instantaneously returned to atmospheric pressure, a part of the hair growth agent diffused in the sealed space S1 is sucked into the pores of the scalp together with the air. As a result, the hair restorer penetrates into the roots of the eyelids of the pores.
Such a vacuum impregnation step may be repeated together with the (2) suction massage step.

  Thereafter, when a command to release the head seal is given to the condition setter 62, the three-way valve 55 is switched, and the air in the hollow area S2 of the air band 26 is released into the atmosphere. By removing the hair cap 12 from the head of the person to be treated, the treatment by this apparatus is completed.

  According to the suction massage device with the vacuum impregnation function for hair growth and hair growth according to the second embodiment, the hair growth agent is efficiently permeated into the scalp of the subject while the mood of the subject is relaxed by the suction massage process. be able to. Since the scalp is sucked in time with the music, the person to be treated hardly feels a feeling of pressure or tightness, and is less likely to feel stress even if the treatment time is prolonged. Moreover, since it is difficult to feel a tightening feeling or pain at the time of suction, it becomes possible to perform the treatment with a higher suction force, and the penetration effect of the hair restorer can be enhanced.

[Modification]
Although 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment were described, embodiment of this invention is not restricted to these, You may involve various changes.
The electropneumatic regulator 14 may be built in the vacuum pump 10. Further, instead of the headphones 17, the patient may listen to music through an acoustic speaker.
Further, during the suction massage operation, the user may be shown a video with a high relaxation effect in accordance with the music.

  The hair cap 12 may be configured such that the scalp is directly sucked without the flexible net 22. Moreover, in the hair cap 12 of the said embodiment, although the tube-shaped air band 26 was integrally formed in the lower end part of the shielding member 23, you may comprise the shielding member 23 and the air band 26 as a respectively separate member. Furthermore, in the hair cap 12, a hard band member (for example, a metal band) surrounding the air band 26 in an annular shape may be disposed outside the tube-shaped air band 26. According to such a configuration, when pressurized air is supplied to the air band 26, the expansion in the outward direction is suppressed by the band-shaped member, and the expansion pressure in the inward direction is increased. It can be further increased.

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A hair cap that forms a sealed space around the scalp of the subject;
A vacuum pump for sucking the scalp by depressurizing the sealed space;
An electropneumatic regulator provided in the vacuum passage of the vacuum pump to control the degree of decompression of the sealed space;
An acoustic signal converter that converts an acoustic signal of music to be listened to by the patient into a pressure control signal;
The electropneumatic regulator changes the degree of decompression of the sealed space in accordance with the music tone based on the pressure control signal of the acoustic signal converter. The suction massage device according to claim 1 ,
The acoustic signal converter includes a music playback amplifier and a pressure control amplifier,
The suction massage device, wherein the pressure control amplifier generates a pressure control signal by an amplifier circuit having a lower sensitivity than the amplifier circuit of the music reproduction amplifier. The suction massage device according to claim 1 ,
The hair cap is
Hair cap body,
A shielding member made of an elastic body, which is provided at a peripheral portion of the hair cap main body and maintains the airtightness of the sealed space;
A flexible net that partitions the sealed space at the opening of the hair cap body;
A suction massage device that pressurizes the scalp of a patient with the flexible net as the shielding member is elastically deformed when the sealed space is decompressed. The suction massage device according to claim 3 ,
The said shielding member is a suction massage apparatus which has a hollow-shaped air band which pressurizes the head side part of a to-be-treated person. The suction massage device according to claim 4 ,
The air massage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the air band increases or decreases according to a change in the degree of decompression of the sealed space. The suction massage device according to claim 1 ,
The acoustic signal converter is a suction massage device in which the signal level of the pressure control signal is increased or decreased by adjusting the volume of music to be listened to by the patient. The suction massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
A hair cap that forms a sealed space around the scalp of the subject and has a decompression port, an injection port, and a decompression opening port that leads to the sealed space;
A vacuum pump connected to the decompression port of the hair cap and decompressing the sealed space;
A container for storing a chemical solution for hair growth and hair growth, and a chemical solution container capable of supplying the chemical solution from the inlet of the hair cap to the sealed space;
A vacuum impregnation for hair growth and hair growth comprising a vacuum release valve provided in a ventilation passage leading to the decompression opening and capable of introducing air outside the hair cap from the decompression opening to the sealed space Suction massage device with function.

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