JP5839559B2 - Massage equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a massage device.

  As a massage method for the extremities and other parts of the body, generally the compression method (massage method that presses the body), the strong rubbing method (massage method that rubs the body), the acupuncture method (massage method that massages the body), the light rubbing method (body Boiled massage method), hitting method (massage method of hitting the body), etc. are known, such as pressing a finger against the skin of the body, pressing, rubbing, or greasing Thus, for example, blood flow is promoted to recover or prevent fatigue.

  These massage methods are often performed with palms or fingertips, but various massage tools and brushes have been developed for the purpose of enabling more effective massage (for example, Patent Document 1, (See Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3).

  The massage device of Patent Document 1 has a substantially vertically long base portion having a lateral width that can be grasped by at least one hand in the short direction as a flexible plate that can be elastically deformed vertically and horizontally, and has a substantially spherical tip. A plurality of projections having a predetermined arrangement are integrally provided on one side of the base portion so as to ensure vertical and horizontal tilting of the projection, and the base portion can be arranged in the longitudinal direction on the plane. Are divided into at least two regions, and the height of the protrusion arranged in one of the two regions is formed higher than the protrusion arranged in the other region. The scalp scalp hair brush of Patent Document 2 has two brush portions with bristles provided on the surface of the brush base, the two brush portions are joined together, and the belly side of the finger of one hand is the brush portion. And a means for holding the brush in the hand in a state where the other brush portion is located on the back side of the hand. The hair washing / body brush of Patent Document 3 is composed of a handle 3 that is connected to a brush body 1 made of a soft material and a brush body 2 made of a hard material.

Utility Model Registration No. 3076878 JP 2009-189640 A Utility Model Registration No. 3098011

  However, with the massage tools and brushes of Patent Documents 1 to 3, it is difficult to perform massage using the acupuncture method by attaching the massage tool to the entire palm and fingers and following the movement.

  An object of this invention is to provide the massage tool which can effectively perform the massage by the acupuncture method in addition to the massage by the compression method, the strong rubbing method, the light rubbing method, and the impact method.

  The present invention includes a plate-shaped substrate and a finger claw sandwiching gripping portion that stands on one surface of the substrate, the substrate is made of an elastic resin that can be deformed by a hand gripping force, and the finger The above object is achieved by providing a massage tool that is provided with a deformation guide part in the vicinity of the crotch pinching grip part and can be bent by being guided by the deformation guide part.

  According to the massage device of the present invention, in addition to the massage by the compression method, the strong rubbing method, the light rubbing method and the striking method, the massage by the acupuncture method can be effectively performed.

It is a perspective view shown in the state where a massage tool concerning one desirable embodiment of the present invention was equipped on a palm. It is a side view of the massage tool which concerns on preferable one Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view which looked at FIG. 2 of the massage tool which concerns on preferable one Embodiment of this invention from the right side. FIG. 3 is an end view taken along AA in FIG. 2. It is a bottom view of the massage tool which concerns on preferable one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the massage tool which concerns on preferable one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing in alignment with the BB of FIG. 5 explaining the deformation | transformation induction | guidance | derivation part by a thin part.

  A massage device 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is configured so that the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 is attached to the limbs of the body while the palm 11 is placed on the hand along the one surface 11a of the substrate 11. Ability to stimulate the body's skin by pressing, rubbing, stroking, or striking it on other parts, and effectively performing massage using the compression method, strong rubbing method, light rubbing method, and striking method Is provided. In addition, the massage device 10 of the present embodiment can be easily and stably worn so as to cover the entire palm and fingers, and the substrate 11 can be easily bent and deformed following the movement of the palm and palm fingers. With this, it has a function that can massage the body and massage effectively.

  2 to 6, the massage device 10 of the present embodiment has a plate-like substrate 11 and a finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 that stands on one surface 11a of the substrate 11. The substrate 11 is made of an elastic resin that can be deformed by the gripping force of the hand, and is provided with a deformation guiding portion 14 in the vicinity of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12, and can be bent by being guided by the deformation guiding portion 14. ing.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 13 are preferably arranged in a distributed manner on the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 (see FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 5).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the deformation guiding portion 14 is formed by the opening 15a formed in the center region of the substrate 11 so as to have an opening width of a considerable size in the vertical and horizontal directions (FIGS. 5 and 5). 6).

  In the present embodiment, the deformation guiding portion 14 may be a thin portion 15b formed in the central region of the substrate 11 so as to have a width of a considerable size in the vertical and horizontal directions, instead of the opening 15a (see FIG. 7).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 has a plate-like portion 16 having a flat vertically long cross-sectional shape (see FIGS. 2 to 4), and intersects with the vertically long direction of the plate-like portion 16. It is guided by the deformation guiding portion 14 so that it can be bent with the direction to be bent as a bent valley line X (see FIG. 1). Here, the term “longitudinal” means that the longitudinal direction of the flat cross-sectional shape is the longitudinal direction, and the length is longer than the lateral length.

  In the present embodiment, the massage device 10 is preferably made of, for example, an elastomer resin such as a styrene resin, a polyester resin, an olefin resin, or a urethane resin, a synthetic rubber, or the like as an elastic resin that can be deformed by a hand gripping force. And the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 and the plurality of protrusions 13 are integrally formed. Thus, the substrate 11 is made of a flexible elastic resin that can be deformed by a hand gripping force. Since the substrate 11 is made of a flexible elastic resin that can be deformed by the gripping force of the hand, combined with the action of the deformation induction portion 14 by the opening 15a, the thin portion 15b, and the soft portion 15c formed in the substrate 11. Thus, the substrate 11 can be elastically deformed smoothly in accordance with the movement of the palm or palm finger.

  Here, the elastic resin constituting the substrate 11 is an elastic resin having elasticity that can be easily elastically deformed by the gripping force of the hand, and has a hardness (Shore A hardness, a rubber hardness meter (GS709N type A manufactured by Teclock Co., Ltd.). ) It is preferable that the elastic material has a physical property of 30 to 80 in accordance with ASTM D2240A 0-100 (Shore A hardness). Moreover, it is preferable that the elastic resin which comprises the board | substrate 11 is provided with the elasticity whose same hardness is 35-75, and it is still more preferable that it is provided with the elasticity of 40-70.

  In the present embodiment, the substrate 11 is preferably a size and shape of a so-called palm size, for example, having a vertical width of 100 to 160 mm, preferably about a size that can be deformed by the hand gripping force of an adult woman. Is a size of 105 to 155 mm, more preferably a size of 110 to 150 mm, and a lateral width of 65 to 105 mm, preferably 70 to 100 mm, more preferably 75 to 95 mm. It is formed so as to have a vertically long planar shape. Further, the substrate 11 is preferably reinforced at the peripheral edge portion by the peripheral thick portion 20 (see FIG. 5), for example, 1 to 6 mm thick, preferably 1.5 to 4 mm thick, more preferably 2 to 2 mm. It is formed in a flat plate shape with a thickness of 3 mm. In addition, the width of the peripheral thick part 20 is preferably 2 to 8 mm, more preferably 3 to 6 mm, and still more preferably 3.5 to 4.5 mm. The maximum thickness of the peripheral thick part 20 is 1.1 to 3 times the thickness of the flat plate portion of the substrate 11, preferably 1.2 to 2.5 times, and more preferably 1. The thickness is 3 to 2 times. Such a width and thickness of the peripheral thick portion 20 are preferable in terms of reinforcement, comfort, and elastic deformation.

  For example, when the massaging device 10 is worn on the substrate 11 with the finger crotch gripping portion 12 sandwiched between the finger crotch portion between the forefinger and the middle finger and the substrate 11 along the palm, An arcuate edge portion is formed on the rear outer peripheral edge portion 11c arranged on the wrist side in the longitudinal direction of the substrate 11, and an unevenness is formed on the outer peripheral edge portion 11d where the front and rear fingers of the index finger and the middle finger are arranged. An edge portion having a shape is formed. It is preferable that the unevenness has a length between adjacent recesses of 15 to 30 mm. By forming an uneven edging portion on the outer peripheral edge portion 11d of the substrate 11, for example, when performing massage by acupuncture, it is easy to attach an index finger or middle finger to a predetermined part of the body to be massaged.

  In addition, for example, the finger claw gripping portion 12 is sandwiched between the finger crotch portion between the index finger and the middle finger, and the massage tool 10 is placed on the substrate 11 along the palm on one surface 11a of the substrate 11. A constricted concavity is formed in the side edge 11e on at least one side of the substrate 11 arranged along the thumb and the little finger when mounted on the. By forming a concave constricted portion on the side edge portion 11e on at least one side of the substrate 11, for example, when performing massage by acupuncture, a thumb or little finger is placed on a predetermined part of the body to be massaged. It becomes easy to attach. Particularly preferably, constricted concavities are formed in the side edge portions 11e on both sides of the substrate 11, respectively. By forming concave and constricted constricted portions on the side edge portions 11e on both sides of the substrate 11, for example, when performing massage by the acupuncture method, the thumb and little finger are placed on a predetermined part of the body to be massaged. It becomes easy to attach.

  In the present embodiment, an opening 15a that penetrates the substrate 11 across the front and back in the vicinity of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12, or, for example, 0.1 to the flat plate portion of the substrate 11 without penetrating. The thin-walled portion 15b formed to have a thickness of 0.9 times, preferably 0.2 to 0.8 times, particularly preferably 0.3 to 0.7 times, is used as the deformation induction portion 14. Is formed. The deformation guiding portion 14 is preferably formed in the central region of the substrate 11, and in particular, a shape that wraps around the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 is preferable. In particular, a shape extending to at least one of the side surfaces of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 is preferable. Specifically, for example, a substantially heart shape, a substantially concave shape, or a substantially bean shape is preferable in terms of flexibility. Unlike the dotted holes and the linear slits, the openings 15a and the thin portions 15b are formed as opening holes and thin portions having an opening width and a thin width corresponding to the vertical and horizontal sizes. By forming the deformation guiding portion 14 in the form as described above, the vertical direction of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 having a flat, vertically long cross-sectional shape around the deformation guiding portion 14 is substantially or substantially the same. It becomes possible to bend the substrate 11 with the direction of the bent valley line X (see FIG. 1) as an arbitrary direction that intersects with the vertically long direction of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 as well as the direction that intersects perpendicularly. As a result, for example, when performing massage by the acupuncture method, the massage by the acupuncture method can be more effectively performed while the substrate 11 is bent along the shape of each part of the body having various three-dimensional shapes. It becomes possible. The opening 15a and the thin portion 15b may be a set of a plurality of openings, but in the present embodiment, the opening 15a and the thin portion 15b are formed in the central region of the substrate 11 and have a substantially heart shape. preferable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the opening 15a or the thin portion 15b is an opening width or thin portion of the opening 15a or the thin portion 15b in a cross section along a line segment that bisects the opening 15a or the thin portion 15b. The width is preferably 20 to 70% of the width of the substrate 11. By forming the opening 15a or thin portion 15b so that the opening width or thin width of the opening 15a or thin portion 15b is 20 to 70% of the width of the substrate 11, various three-dimensional shapes are formed. It is possible to more effectively perform massage using the acupuncture method while bending the substrate 11 along the shape of each part of the body. If the opening width or thin width of the opening 15a or thin portion 15b is an appropriate size as described above with respect to the width of the substrate 11, the width of the portion where the opening 15a or thin portion 15b is not formed corresponds. It is possible to effectively avoid the problem that the substrate 11 is bent during the massage by securing the degree and the rigidity against bending of the substrate 11 being too small. In addition, the substrate 11 can be sufficiently rigid against bending.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is preferable that the opening part 15a or the thin part 15b has an opening area or a thin area of ² to 24 cm ² . By forming the opening 15a or the thin part 15b so that the opening area or the thin area is ² to 24 cm ² , the substrate 11 is bent along the shape of each part of the body having various three-dimensional shapes. However, it is possible to more effectively perform massage by acupuncture. If the opening area or thin area of the opening portion 15a or the thin wall portion 15b is an appropriate size as described above, there is a problem that the substrate 11 is swung during the massage because the rigidity against deformation of the substrate 11 becomes too small. It can be effectively avoided.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is preferable that the opening part 15a or the thin part 15b has an opening area or a thin part area of 2 to 25% of the substrate area. By forming the opening 15a or the thin portion 15b so that the opening area or the thin area is 2 to 25% of the substrate area, the substrate 11 is arranged along the shape of each part of the body having various three-dimensional shapes. It becomes possible to perform the massage by the acupuncture method more effectively while bending. If the opening area or thin area of the opening portion 15a or the thin wall portion 15b is an appropriate size as described above, there is a problem that the substrate 11 is swung during the massage because the rigidity against deformation of the substrate 11 becomes too small. It can be effectively avoided.

  In the present embodiment, if the deformation guide portion 14 is the opening 15a, for example, when the massage tool 10 is attached to a hand that takes the massage agent in the palm and the body is massaged, the massage agent taken in the palm. Can move to the body side through the opening 15a, and massage can be performed using the massage tool 10 while spreading the massage agent on the skin. Alternatively, for example, after applying a sensation agent-containing massage agent including a warming sensation agent or a cooling sensation agent to a place to be massaged, when the body is massaged with the massage tool 10, the sensation spread to the place to be massaged When the agent-containing massage agent moves to the palm side via the opening 15a, it is possible to perform massage while realizing the warmth and coolness of the sensation agent with the palm.

  In the present embodiment, if the surface rib 17 having a non-slip function is provided on the one surface 11a of the substrate 11 on which the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 stands, the massage by the acupuncture method is more effectively performed. It is preferable because it becomes possible. In the present embodiment, the surface rib 17 is an abbreviated shape of the one surface 11a of the substrate 11 as a linear rib extending in a direction perpendicular to the vertically long direction of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 having a flat vertically long cross-sectional shape. Over the entire region, a plurality of fingers are provided in parallel in the longitudinal direction of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 at a predetermined interval. Since the surface rib 17 having a non-slip function is provided on the one surface 11a of the substrate 11, for example, when performing massage by acupuncture, it becomes more difficult to slip, so that the fit to the palm surface 11a is possible. Improves, and it becomes possible to perform massage by acupuncture more effectively.

  In this embodiment, the finger claw sandwiching grip 12 provided upright on one surface of the substrate 11 has a plate-like portion 16 having a flat and vertically long cross-sectional shape. Since the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 has a plate-like portion 16 having a flat and vertically long cross-sectional shape, the finger crotch sandwiching gripping portion 12 is, for example, a finger crotch between an index finger and a middle finger. In the case of being sandwiched along the part, the fit property is improved, the massage device 10 can be attached to the hand in a more stable state, and the massage by the acupuncture method can be performed more effectively. In addition, as for the horizontal width of the cross-sectional shape of the plate-shaped part 16 provided with a flat vertically long cross-sectional shape, 2-14 mm is preferable.

  Further, the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 having the plate-like portion 16 is preferably formed from the base region of the finger crotch portion between the index finger and the middle finger from the central region of the substrate 11 toward the outer peripheral edge portion 11d. It extends in a length shorter than the length reaching the first joint of the finger, and is provided in a region closer to the distal outer peripheral edge portion 11d of the substrate 11 than the deformation guiding portion 14. In addition, as described above, the deformation guide portion 14 provided in the vicinity of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 has a shape that wraps around the finger crotch sandwiching gripping portion 12. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the outer peripheral edge portion 11c of the rear end of the substrate 11 of the finger claw sandwiching gripping part 12 is formed by the shape in which the deformation guiding part 14 wraps around the finger crotch gripping gripping part 12. The base end portion 12a on the side is disposed close to the opening portion 15a and the thin portion 15b, so that the substrate 11 can be bent easily when performing massage by the acupuncture method. This makes it possible to effectively perform massage by the acupuncture method. The finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 having the plate-like portion 16 extends with a length shorter than the length from the root of the finger crotch between the index finger and the middle finger to the first joint of these fingers. Therefore, it is easy to bend these fingers downward at the first joint portion. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform the massage by acupuncture more effectively.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the side surface 12b of the finger crotch pinching grip part 12 having the plate-like portion 16 is formed in an inward concave shape as shown in FIG. That is, the side surface 12b of the finger claw sandwiching gripping part 12 having the plate-like portion 16 is preferably a central portion in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like portion 16, and the width is narrowed to 90% to 40% of the maximum width. Particularly preferably, it is formed in a concave shape that is gently curved. Since the side surface 12b of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 is inwardly concave, for example, the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 is sandwiched between the finger crotch portion between the index finger and the middle finger, and the substrate 11 is held in the palm of the hand. When the massage device 10 is worn along the hand, the protruding portion of the second joint of the index finger and the middle finger fits into the concave portion of the side surface 12b, so that it is more stable when performing massage by acupuncture It becomes possible to massage in the state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, side ribs 18 having a function of preventing slipping are provided on the side surface 12 b of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 having the plate-like portion 16. It has been. In the present embodiment, a plurality of side ribs 18 are provided as linear ribs extending in the vertical direction perpendicular to the substrate 11 and arranged in parallel at predetermined intervals in the horizontal direction. Since the side ribs 18 having the anti-slip function are provided on the side surfaces of the finger claw sandwiching gripping part 12, it becomes more difficult to slip, so that the index finger and the middle finger can be held with respect to the finger claw sandwiching gripping part 12. Since it improves, it becomes possible to massage in a more stable state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a finger hooking collar portion 19 is provided so as to project outward from the upper end portion of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12. By providing the finger hooking collar portion 19, for example, the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 is sandwiched between the finger crotch portion between the index finger and the middle finger, and the massage tool 10 is placed along the palm with the hand 11 It is possible to lock the dorsal side of the forefinger and the middle finger to the finger-hook collar portion 19 during the massage to each part of the body that is carried on. As a result, for example, when performing massage by acupuncture while bending the substrate 11, the finger crotch portion can be massaged in a more stable state so that the finger crotch portion does not come out of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12. become. The height of the finger claw sandwiching gripping part 12, that is, the height from the base end part 12 a of the finger claw sandwiching gripping part 12 to the bottom of the finger hook collar part 19, for example, When the massaging device 10 is put on the hand with the substrate 11 being placed along the palm between the finger and the middle finger, the fit is improved and the holding property is improved, thereby providing a more stable state. It is preferable that the thickness of the finger is approximately equal to the thickness of the finger, specifically 18 to 24 mm, more preferably 19 to 23 mm, and even more preferably 20 to 22 mm.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the plurality of protrusions 13 provided so as to protrude from the other surface 11 b of the substrate 11 are substantially evenly distributed over the entire other surface 11 b of the substrate 11 in this embodiment. In addition to being arranged in a distributed manner, it is provided so as to protrude from the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 at a height of preferably 3 to 20 mm, more preferably 4 to 18 mm, and even more preferably 5 to 15 mm. . These protrusions 13 have functions of stimulating acupoints of the body, stimulating the skin, compressing the skin (finger pressure), and stimulating pores. By projecting these protrusions 13 at the above-described height, it is possible to firmly grasp the acupuncture point and perform massage in a more stable state when performing massage by the acupuncture method.

  In the present embodiment, each of the protrusions 13 has a substantially cylindrical shape that gradually decreases in diameter toward the tip side. The protrusion 13 has a double protrusion structure in which a central small protrusion 13b further protrudes with a ring-shaped groove 13a interposed between the tip of the substantially cylindrical columnar protrusion and the outer peripheral portion of the tip. I have. Since the protrusion 12 has a double protrusion structure at the tip, it is possible to grasp the skin firmly and perform massage in a more stable state when performing massage by acupuncture.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the protrusion 13 is formed when the substrate 11 is attached to the hand along the palm of the finger 11 by sandwiching the finger crotch gripping portion 12 between the index finger and the middle finger. At least one or more of the plurality of protrusions 13 distributed and arranged on the other surface 11b are arranged so as to overlap the index finger or the middle finger. By being arranged in this way, the finger pressure is directly transmitted to the protrusion 13, and when performing massage by acupuncture, it is possible to grasp the skin firmly and perform massage in a more stable state.

  In the present embodiment, the locking ring portion 21 is provided so as to protrude obliquely from the outer peripheral edge portion 11c of the rear end of the substrate 11 edged in an arc shape. The locking ring portion 21 is preferably provided integrally with the substrate 11. By locking the locking ring portion 21 with, for example, a locking projection, the massage device 10 can be easily stored in a wall or a storage portion when the massage device 10 is not used.

  And according to the massage tool 10 of this embodiment provided with the above-mentioned structure, for example, the finger claw sandwiching grip part 12 is sandwiched between the finger crotch part between the index finger and the middle finger, and the one surface 11a of the substrate 11 is formed. An operation of bringing the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 into contact with the skin of the body and pressing the massage device 10 against the skin or releasing the pressing with the massage device 10 attached to the hand so as to be along the palm. By repeating the above, it becomes possible to perform massage by the compression method. For example, while making the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 lightly contact the skin, the massage device 10 can be massaged by a light rubbing method by laterally moving along the body surface. For example, while the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 is in strong contact with the skin, the massage device 10 can be massaged by a strong rubbing method by laterally moving along the body surface. For example, when the massage tool 10 is worn on the hand, if the massage tool 10 is repeatedly moved up and down as if it is struck against the skin, it is possible to perform massage by the impact method.

  In addition, for example, a state in which the massage tool 10 is mounted on the hand so that the finger crotch holding portion 12 is sandwiched between the finger crotch portion between the index finger and the middle finger, and the one surface 11a of the substrate 11 is along the palm. Thus, the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 is brought into contact with the skin of the body, and the direction of the bent valley line X is set to an arbitrary direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of, for example, the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion 12 by the deformation guiding portion 14. On the other hand, by bending the substrate 11 according to the shape of each part of the body having various three-dimensional shapes or releasing the bending, each part of the body is grasped by the gripping force of the hand at the time of bending. This makes it possible to effectively perform massage by the acupuncture method.

  In particular, for example, by sandwiching the shoulder portion between both longitudinal portions of the substrate 11 and gripping it firmly or repeating the operation of releasing it, the other surface 11b of the substrate 11 is appropriately applied to the skin of the shoulder portion. It is possible to effectively obtain a massage effect equivalent to the massage effect by the grasping method while repeatedly biting in at a depth.

  Therefore, according to the massage device 10 of the present embodiment, in addition to the massage by the compression method, the strong rubbing method, the light rubbing method, and the striking method, it is possible to effectively perform the massage by the acupuncture method.

  Moreover, in the massage tool 10 of this embodiment, the deformation | transformation induction | guidance | derivation part 14 provided in the vicinity of the finger claw pinching grip part 12 does not form the opening part 15a or the thin part 15b, Preferably the said deformation | transformation induction | guidance | derivation part 14 is provided. The rubber hardness of the substrate 11 can be made lower than the rubber hardness of the portion other than the deformation induction portion 14 of the substrate 11, thereby making the material softer than the portion of the substrate 11 other than the deformation induction portion 14. Such a deformation guiding portion 14 made of a material softer than other portions of the substrate 11 (soft portion 15c, see FIGS. 5 and 6) can be easily guided so that the plate-like substrate 11 is bent. can do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Massage tool 11 Board | substrate 11a One surface 11b The other surface 11c Rear-end outer peripheral edge part 11d Front-end outer peripheral edge part 11e Side edge part 12 Finger crotch holding | grip holding part 12a The rear-end edge part side of a board | substrate of a finger claw holding | grip holding part Base end portion 12b Side surface 13 of finger crotch pinching and gripping portion Protrusion 13a Ring-shaped concave groove 13b Central small protrusion 14 Deformation guide portion 15a Opening portion 15b Thin portion 16 Plate-like portion 17 Surface rib 18 Side rib 19 Finger hook collar portion 20 Thick part X Bent valley line

Claims (10)

A plate-shaped substrate, and a finger claw sandwiching gripper that stands on one surface of the substrate;
The substrate is made of an elastic resin that can be deformed by a hand gripping force, and includes a deformation guiding portion in the vicinity of the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion, and is capable of being bent by being guided by the deformation guiding portion .
The finger claw sandwiching grip portion has a plate-like portion having a flat vertically long cross-sectional shape,
The deformation guiding portion is an opening, and has a substantially heart shape, a substantially concave shape, or a substantially bean shape extending around at least one of the side surfaces of the finger claw sandwiching and gripping portion that wraps around the finger crotch sandwiching and gripping portion. and massaging devices are. The massage tool according to claim 1, wherein a side surface of the finger claw sandwiching grip portion having the plate-like portion is formed in an inward concave shape. The massage tool according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a rib is provided on a side surface of the finger claw sandwiching and gripping portion having the plate-like portion. The massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein an uneven-shaped border is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the tip of the substrate. The massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein a constricted portion recessed in a concave shape is formed on a side edge portion on at least one side of the substrate. The massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein a rib is provided on one surface of the substrate on which the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion stands. The massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a plurality of protrusions are distributed on the other surface of the substrate. A plurality of protrusions dispersedly arranged on the other surface of the substrate when the finger claw sandwiching gripping portion is sandwiched between the index finger and the middle finger and the substrate is mounted on the hand along the palm. The massage tool according to claim 7 , wherein at least one of the two is disposed so as to overlap the index finger or the middle finger. The massage tool according to claim 7 or 8 , wherein a plurality of protrusions distributed on the other surface of the substrate protrude from the other surface of the substrate at a height of 3 to 20 mm. A plurality of protrusions dispersedly arranged on the other surface of the substrate are cylindrical, and a central small protrusion further protrudes by interposing a ring-shaped concave groove between the tip of the protrusion and the outer periphery of the tip. The massage tool according to any one of claims 7 to 9, comprising a double protrusion structure.

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