JP6092805B2 - Acupressure aids - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an acupressure assisting device, and more particularly to an instrument that is worn on a finger to more effectively perform acupressure, massage, body trimming, and the like and protect the operator's finger.

  Shiatsu, massage, and manipulative treatment have been widely used since ancient times, and they are almost a part of life for modern people with many stresses, such as stimulating acupuncture points and relieving muscles and stiff muscles (hereinafter simply referred to as “treatment”). Has become a department.

  In general, these procedures are performed by stimulating the pot with the belly of the finger (especially the thumb) or loosening the litter. At that time, in order to apply the force more efficiently, various devices that can replace the finger have been developed. For example, there is a technique of holding a stick with a rounded tip or a gun-like instrument with a silicon ball at the tip and loosening it against a pot or litter. There are others that use low-frequency electrical stimulation or magnetic action.

  In addition, those who perform such acupressure, massage, and manipulative treatment, and those who frequently perform treatment, use their fingers on a daily basis, so many people suffer from finger tendonitis and hurt their fingers. However, if the above-described instrument is used, it is possible to perform an operation with an efficient force, and since the finger is not directly applied to the litter, the finger is hardly damaged and the finger is protected. On the other hand, in the treatment method using the above-mentioned instrument, since there is no palpation with a finger, there is a disadvantage that it is not known which place is left and how strong it should be unraveled. In addition, without sufficient acupressure and anatomical knowledge, it is not only possible to apply the force efficiently and effectively to the pot and the lump, but also to the patient. I could give it.

  Accordingly, a massage aid that can be applied to a finger to efficiently apply the force efficiently while grasping the location of the stiffness and the necessary strength of the loosening has been proposed in Japanese Published Utility Model Publication No. 59-044438. Yes.

Utility model literature

Utility model document 1

Published Utility Model Publication Sho 59-044438

  That is, the acupressure / massage assisting device disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 59-044438 is composed of a pressing plate 1 having a plurality of protrusions 2 on the back surface and a band 3 for fastening the attached finger. Slip of the finger is prevented by providing a slope 6 or making it concave.

  However, when the massage assisting tool is actually attached to a finger for treatment, there are various problems. First, in the massage assisting tool, an oblong hole is provided in the band 3 for fastening a finger, and locking buttons are provided on both sides of the push plate 1. In use, the locking button is inserted into the oblong hole to lock the band 3 to create a bag-like space, and a finger is put into the bag-like space and attached. However, there is only one size of the bag-like space (the maximum size), and there is no adjustment function corresponding to fingers of various sizes. That is, although the size of the finger differs depending on people and men and women, when a person with a small finger wears it on the finger, it slips off easily and the finger protrudes from the band, and sufficient force cannot be applied.

  Therefore, the massage assisting tool emphasizes that a slope is provided on a part of the push plate 3 to form a concave shape to prevent finger slipping in the published utility model publication Sho 59-044438. This is substantially the same as the (mounting) insertion angle, and has no function to prevent finger slipping by fixing the finger.

  Furthermore, the massage assisting device is originally required to have a function to perform the operation by applying force to the pot and the litter efficiently and effectively. However, the massage assisting device is simply provided with a plurality of protrusions on the back surface of the push plate 3. It does not have the function to apply force to the pot and the litter efficiently and effectively.

  In addition, as a massage aid to be worn on the finger, it is desirable to grasp the location of the stiffness and the required strength of the loosening by indirectly palpating the stiffness of the subject. However, the massage assisting device has only a plurality of protrusions of a certain height on the back surface of the thick push plate 3, and there is no idea of palpating and knowing the location of the lump and the required strength of unraveling. The idea is not reflected. That is, the massage assisting device does not have a sufficient function as acupressure / massage assisting device and is not practical.

  In addition, the part where the practitioner hurts his finger due to tendonitis or the like applies force by standing his / her finger up, so there are many first joints of the finger, and supporters for protecting the finger are also commercially available. However, the massage aid does not reach the first joint just by being attached to the tip of the finger, and does not substantially help protect the finger joint.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, enhance the function as an acupressure assisting tool, apply a force to a pot and a litter efficiently and effectively to loosen and stimulate the operator's finger. It is to protect and provide a practical finger-mounted acupressure assisting device.

  In order to solve the above problems, the acupressure assisting device of the present invention is provided with a plurality of protrusions on the back side, and is combined with a pressing portion that presses the surface with a finger, a tip portion of the pressing portion, and both side surfaces of the pressing portion The left and right arm portions are each provided with an oval hole, and are formed with reverse convex locking buttons on both side surfaces of the pressing portion, respectively. In the acupressure assisting device in which a bag-like space is formed by inserting and locking the locking button into the oblong hole so that a finger can be attached, the pressing portion is provided on both side surfaces of the tip portion. And an additional locking button of the same shape on the rear side of the reverse convex locking button to provide an adjustment function corresponding to the finger size, and a peripheral edge portion of the pressing portion that contacts the tip of the finger. A peripheral wall higher than the surface of the pressing portion is provided.

When the additional locking button is formed on both side surfaces of the pressing portion and the additional locking button is inserted and locked in the oblong hole, a bag-shaped space smaller than the bag-shaped space can be formed. That is, an adjustment function corresponding to the size of the finger can be provided. Thereby, even a small finger can be securely fixed, and the force of the finger can be efficiently and effectively applied to the pot and the litter.
In the present invention, an anti-slip portion having an arc shape and a sharp protrusion on the front end side is further provided on the rear surface of the pressing portion. Accordingly, when a finger is inserted into the bag-like space and tightened with the arm portion, it is not easily removed, and a reliable slip prevention can be achieved.
In addition, a middle protrusion larger than the small protrusion on the back surface of the pressing portion is provided at the tip portion of the pressing portion corresponding to the fingernail portion. As a result, even a stubborn litter can be loosened by applying a powerful force efficiently and effectively.
Further, the thickness of the front portion of the pressing portion is reduced, and the protrusion on the front side of the back surface of the pressing portion is a small protrusion, and the protrusion on the rear side is a large protrusion larger than the small protrusion. As a result, the practitioner can indirectly perform palpation, and can use the size of the protrusions as large, medium, and small according to the treatment location and the required strength, enabling efficient and effective treatment.
Further, as a second aspect of the present invention, instead of providing an additional locking button, the locking button is extended from the arm portion toward the oblong hole through a thin and elastic bridge, and the locking button is moved to the elliptical shape. A plug that elastically engages with the long-diameter edge of the oblong hole while being inserted in the uppermost portion of the hole is provided. Even by this, a small bag-like space can be formed to perform a finger size-adaptive adjustment function, and even a small finger can be securely fixed.
Further, the pressing portion and the arm portion are extended beyond the first joint of the finger, and an additional locking button is formed beyond the first joint of the finger, and is added to the arm portion at a location beyond the first joint of the finger. By locking the locking button, it is possible to reduce the load applied to the finger by the pressing portion and protect the finger.

The perspective view of the acupressure assisting tool of 1st Example of this invention. The side view of the acupressure assisting tool of 1st Example of this invention. 3A is a top view of the acupressure assisting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3A shows the anti-slip portion thereof, FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the anti-slip portion, and FIG. Sectional drawing of the said slip prevention part. It is a front view which shows the acupressure assisting tool of 1st Example of this invention, and shows a center protrusion on the front surface. The top view which shows the back surface of the press part of the acupressure assisting tool of 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 6A is an enlarged perspective view of an arm locking portion of an acupressure assisting device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A shows a state in which the plug is removed and the bag-like space is enlarged, and FIG. Is locked with the rack-shaped side wall of the oval hole, and the bag-shaped space is reduced. The side view of the acupressure assisting tool of 3rd Example of this invention is shown.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the acupressure assisting device 1 of the present invention includes a pressing portion 2 that presses the surface with a finger and a connecting portion (tip portion) 2 </ b> F between the pressing portion 2 and both side surfaces of the pressing portion 2. And a band 3 (arm portions 3R, 3L) branched toward the head. A plurality of projections described later are formed on the back surface of the pressing portion 2. The arm portions 3R and 3L branched to the left and right are provided with oval holes 5 respectively. Further, reverse convex locking buttons 6 are provided on both side surfaces of the pressing portion 2, respectively.

  In use, the connecting portion 2F of the band 3 with the pressing portion 2 is bent, the oblong holes 5 of the respective arm portions 3R, 3L are widened, and the reverse convex locking buttons 6 are inserted, By forming the bag-like space S by locking, it becomes possible to attach and fix the finger. Note that all the constituent members such as the pressing portion 2 and the band 3 of the present invention are integrally formed of the same material such as elastic rubber or synthetic resin.

  Here, as described above, in the conventional massage assisting device, only one locking button 6 is provided on each side surface of the pressing portion 2, and there is no adjustment function corresponding to fingers of various sizes. However, in the acupressure assisting device 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention, another locking button is provided on the both sides of the pressing portion 2 with the tip portion 2F on the front side and on the rear side of the reverse convex locking button 6. 7 are formed. Furthermore, the peripheral edge portion of the pressing portion 2 that comes into contact with the tip of the finger is made higher than the surface of the pressing portion 2 to form the peripheral wall 2W.

  By comprising in this way, the bag-like space S which mounts a finger | toe can be made small by inserting and latching the said rear side latching button 7 in the ellipse hole 5 of said arm part 3R, 3L, and a finger | toe is small Even humans can securely attach and fix their fingers. Further, by enclosing the finger with the peripheral wall W, the finger does not protrude from the band 3 or the force cannot be applied sufficiently, and the force of the finger is efficiently applied to the acupressure assisting device 1. You can hang it.

  Here, since the rear side locking button 7 is formed on both side surfaces of the pressing portion 2, the bag-shaped space S is maximized if the both side arm portions 3R, 3L are connected to both the front side locking buttons 6. When the both side arm portions 3R and 3L are connected to both the rear side locking buttons 7, the bag-like space S is minimized. For example, the right side arm portion 3R is hung on the front side locking button 6 and the left arm portion 3L If the rear side locking button 7 is reached, the bag-like space S becomes an intermediate size. That is, the configuration of the present embodiment can have at least three stages of finger size correspondence adjustment functions.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the acupressure assisting tool 1 of the present invention, an arcuate slip-on part 8 is formed at the rear part of the pressing part 2. As shown in FIGS. 3 (b) and 3 (c), the tip end side of the sliding stop 8 protrudes steeply, so that a finger is once inserted into the bag-like space S and tightened by the arm portions 3R and 3L. It is fixed and cannot be removed easily. That is, finger slipping can be prevented, and reliable slipping can be achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, in the acupressure assisting tool 1 of the present invention, a middle protrusion 9 is provided at the distal end portion 2 </ b> F of the pressing portion 2. In some people, the stiffness is very stubborn and may not be unraveled without applying powerful force or stimulus. In a human finger, the place where the most powerful force can be applied by concentrating on one point is the fingernail portion rather than the belly portion of the finger. Therefore, in the acupressure assisting device 1 of the present invention, the middle protrusion 9 is provided at the distal end portion 2F of the pressing portion 2 corresponding to the toe portion, and a strong force is efficiently and effectively applied even with a stubborn lump. To be able to. That is, a practical function as an acupressure assisting device can be achieved.

  FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the back surface of the pressing portion 2. As described above, as acupressure aids to be worn on the fingers, it is characterized by indirectly palpating the body stiffness of the subject and performing the treatment while accurately grasping the location of the pot and the necessary strength of the loosening is there. Therefore, in the acupressure assisting device 1 of the present invention, the front portion of the pressing portion 2 corresponding to the front abdominal portion of the sensitive finger among the fingers is thinned, and the front protrusion on the back surface of the pressing portion 2 is made small. Thus, a small protrusion 4F is obtained. With this configuration, by palpating through the elastic pressing portion 2, the location of the pot and the lump and the necessary strength of the loosening can be accurately grasped, and more accurate acupressure and massage treatment can be performed. .

  Further, the rear protrusion on the back surface of the pressing portion 2 is a large protrusion 4R larger than the middle protrusion 9 and the small protrusion 4F. The large protrusion 4R is effective when loosening a heavy shoulder such as a shoulder over time. That is, the stubborn stiffness is loosened by the middle protrusion 9 of the tip 2F that can give a strong force or stimulus, and when it is loosened over time, the large protrusion 4R is used, and the middle protrusion 9 or the large protrusion 4R is loosened. After that, the pain can be removed by loosening it with the small protrusion 4F. That is, the acupressure assisting device 1 according to the present invention can be used efficiently and effectively because the size of the protrusion can be properly used according to the treatment location and the required strength. In addition, it is possible to protect the practitioner's finger by making it possible to apply force efficiently and effectively through these large and small protrusions, which is extremely practical.

  In the acupressure assisting tool 1 of the first embodiment, another locking button 7 is formed on the rear side of the reverse convex locking button 6, and the oblong hole 5 of the arm portions 3R, 3L is formed on the rear side. The bag-shaped space S is made smaller by being engaged with the engagement button 7 so that even a small finger can securely fix the finger. In the second embodiment, another configuration will be described in which the bag-shaped space S can be made small and even a small finger can securely fix the finger without providing the additional locking button 7. Since the other components of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given here and the duplicated explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the arm portions 3R and 3L and the locking button 6 of the acupressure assisting device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, in this embodiment, instead of the oval hole 5 of the first embodiment, an engagement hole 11 longer than the oval hole 5 is provided in each of the arm portions 3L and 3R. The both side walls are referred to as rack-like side walls 11w provided with rack-like teeth. A bridge 12 that is thin and rich in elasticity is provided from the boundary between the lowermost arm portions 3R and 3L of the engagement hole 11. Further, a plug 13 having a shape that meshes with each tooth of the rack-like side wall 11w is provided at the tip of the bridge 11. As described above, the arm 3, the plug 13, and the bridge 11 are integrally formed of the same elastic material. That is, it is elastically engaged with the plug 13.

  Here, when the plug 13 is removed from the rack-shaped side wall 11w and a finger is inserted as shown in FIG. 6A, the arm portions 3L and 3R extend to the maximum, and the locking button 6 is engaged with the engagement hole 11. Can reach the bottom of the bag, maximize the bag-shaped space S, and wear large fingers. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the plug 13 is inserted into the rack-like side wall 11w as indicated by an arrow with the locking button 6 inserted in the upper portion of the engagement hole 11, the engagement is performed. The stop button 6 is fixed by the engagement hole 11. Here, the locking button 6 has a convex shape as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, and once the plug 13 is fitted into the rack-shaped side wall 11 w of the engagement hole 11, the convex shape is obtained. A part of the locking button 6 covers a part of the plug 13 so that the plug 13 is securely locked and does not come off. That is, the arm portions 3L and 3R are shortest and the bag-like space S can be reduced, so that even a person with a small finger can securely fix the finger. By increasing the number of teeth on the rack-like side wall 11w, the bag-like space S can be reduced in any number of steps, and even a person with a small finger can securely fix the finger.

  Here, as in the first embodiment, if the plug 13 is removed and the both side arm portions 3R, 3L are locked to both the locking buttons 6, the locking button 6 hits the uppermost portion of the engaging hole 11 and the bag. The space S is maximized, and the plugs 13 are fitted into the teeth of the rack-like side wall 11w by engaging both the locking buttons 6 at the uppermost portions of the engaging holes 11 of the arm portions 3R, 3L. When locked, the bag-shaped space S is minimized. For example, the right arm portion 3R is locked to the locking button 6, the plug 13 is inserted, and the left arm portion 3L is removed with the plug 13 removed. If locked to the locking button 6, the bag-shaped space S becomes an intermediate size. That is, the configuration of the present embodiment also supports at least three stages of finger sizes, and has an adjustment function that can flexibly handle large and small fingers in any number of stages by providing the rack-shaped side wall 11w having a plurality of teeth. Can do. Further, as in the first embodiment, if an additional locking button 7 is provided on the rear side of the locking button 6, more finger sizes can be accommodated.

Third embodiment

  In addition, as described above, the practitioner often applies a force by standing the finger upright, and thus often hurts the first joint of the finger. FIG. 7 is a side view of the finger F and the acupressure assisting device 1 of the third embodiment. In this embodiment, therefore, the pressing portion 2 and the arm portions 3R, 3L extending beyond the first joint J of the finger F are formed, and the locking button 6 also extends beyond the first joint J of the finger. Formed on both sides. During the treatment, the locking button 6 is inserted and locked in the oval hole 5 of the arm portions 3R and 3L at a location beyond the first joint J of the finger F. As a result, the finger can be more securely fixed to the acupressure assisting device 1 and the finger joint can be fixed by the pressing portion 2 having a certain rigidity while having elasticity, thereby reducing the load on the joint. Can protect the finger joints. Since the arm portions 3R and 3L are not fixed directly above the finger joint, the finger can be bent within the range allowed by the elasticity of the pressing portion 2.

  In addition, although the Example of this invention was explained in full detail above, this invention is not limited to the said Example. For example, the above embodiment assumes that a thumb pressure assisting device is mounted on the thumb, but it is also possible to mount it on the index finger or pinky finger as well as the thumb, in which case each treatment location and function of the finger The size and location of the protrusions can be changed to suit the conditions.

  Furthermore, since there is a possibility that it corresponds to a design matter, it is not added to the invention. However, the contact portion of both arm portions R and L with the upper surface of the finger is not a straight line as in the prior art but in a Y shape. By making the curved shape concave on the tip side, the finger can be attached to the bag-shaped space S more reliably and stably.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Acupressure assisting tool, 2 ... Pressing part, 2W ... Peripheral wall, 3R, 3L ... Left and right arm part (band), 4F ... Small protrusion, 4R ... Large protrusion, 5 ... Oval hole, 6 ... (front side) locking button, 7 ... Additional (rear side) locking button, 8 ... Sliding stop, 9 ... Medium protrusion, 11. -Engagement hole, 11w ... rack side wall, 12 ... bridge, 13 ... plug, S ... bag-like space, F ... finger, J ... first joint

Claims (13)

By mounting the finger, a finger pressure aid which can apply to the stiffness portion palpation quality one force on the body rest,
The acupressure assisting tool is:
A plurality of protrusions on the back side, and a pressing part that presses the surface with a finger;
It consists of left and right arm parts that are coupled to the tip part of the pressing part and branch toward both side surfaces of the pressing part,
Each of the left and right arm portions has an oval hole,
The pressing portion opposite convex locking button is formed on both sides of the mounting of forming a bag-like space finger by inserting the locking button to the oval-shaped hole of the arm portion In the acupressure assisting device made possible,
The pressing portion is further on its both sides, the tip as the front, provided with a finger size corresponding adjustment function by further forming an additional locking button having the same shape on the rear side of the locking button of the opposite convex,
The said pressure part is equipped with the peripheral wall higher than the said press part surface in the peripheral edge part contact | abutted with the front-end | tip of a finger | toe, The said acupressure assisting tool characterized by the above-mentioned. 2. The acupressure assisting device according to claim 1 , wherein the pressing portion includes an anti-slip portion having an arc shape at a rear portion of the surface thereof and the tip side projecting sharply. Providing a collision force to the tip of the pressing portion corresponding to the toe portion of the finger, acupressure aid according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The thickness of the front part of the said press part is made thinner than the thickness of the said peripheral wall, and the front part back surface protrusion is provided in the back surface of the said front part of the said press part . Acupressure aids as described in. The acupressure assisting tool according to claim 4 , wherein a protrusion on a rear side of the back surface of the pressing portion is a large protrusion larger than the protrusion on the back surface of the front portion . The pressing portion, the arm portion, and the additional locking button are formed beyond the first joint of the finger, and the arm portion and the additional locking button can be locked at a location beyond the first joint of the finger. The acupressure assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein: Acupressure aids that are worn on the finger, palpate the body part of the body and apply force to the body part to loosen it,
The acupressure assisting tool is:
A plurality of protrusions on the back side, and a pressing part that presses the surface with a finger;
It consists of left and right arm parts that are coupled to the tip part of the pressing part and branch toward both side surfaces of the pressing part,
Each of the left and right arm portions has an oval engagement hole,
Each comprise an inverted convex locking button on both sides of the pressing portion, to form a bag-like space to allow mounting of the finger by inserting the locking button into the engaging hole of the arm portion In the acupressure aid,
The side wall of the engagement hole is a rack side wall provided with rack-like teeth,
Forming a thin and elastic bridge at the boundary between the lower part of the arm part and the engagement hole,
At the tip of the bridge, a plug that is elastically engaged with the rack-like side wall of the engagement hole is formed,
By inserting and locking the plug on the rack-shaped side wall with the locking button inserted in the upper part of the engagement hole, a bag-shaped space smaller than the bag-shaped space can be formed stepwise. The acupressure assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion includes a peripheral wall that is higher than a surface of the pressing portion at a peripheral edge portion that abuts on a tip of the finger. The acupressure assisting device according to claim 7 , wherein the pressing portion is provided with a non-slip portion having an arc shape and a sharply protruding tip at the rear portion of the surface. Acupressure aid according to claim 7 or 8, wherein providing a collision force to the tip of the pressing portion corresponding to the toe portion of the finger. Providing a front portion back surface protrusions on the rear surface of the front portion of the pressing portion with the thickness of the front portion of the pressing portion is thinner than the thickness of the peripheral wall, to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that Acupressure aids as described . The acupressure assisting device according to claim 10 , wherein a protrusion on a rear side of the back surface of the pressing portion is a large protrusion larger than the protrusion on the back surface of the front portion . The acupressure assisting device according to any one of claims 7 to 11 , wherein the pressing portion and the arm portion are integrally formed of an electrically insulating and elastic material . The pressing part and the arm part extending beyond the first joint of the finger are formed, and the locking button is also formed on both sides of the pressing part beyond the first joint of the finger, and exceeds the first joint of the finger. The acupressure assisting device according to any one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the arm portion and the locking button are locked at a place.

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