JP6230100B2 - Health promotion tool - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a health enhancer for improving the health of a wearer, and more particularly to a health enhancer that enhances health by giving stimulation to the wearer's fingers.

  Various health promotion tools such as a massage machine that obtains a massage effect by applying a stimulus to a specific part of the human body have been proposed. For example, in Patent Document 1, an arm shiatsu mechanism, an arm massage mechanism, a palm massage mechanism, and an inter-finger massage mechanism are provided on a base, and a multi-function dedicated for an arm that includes a motor as a drive source and a drive force transmission means. A massage machine is disclosed. In the case of this massage machine, forearm pressure and massage between arms, hands and fingers can be performed with one unit, and a plurality of mechanisms can be operated with one motor, thus saving space. I can.

JP 2012-110524 A

  As described above, in the case of the above-described conventional massage machine, although it is possible to give a stimulus to many parts with one unit, because a massage mechanism or the like is provided for each of those parts, There is a problem of increasing the cost. In addition, since this conventional massage machine requires a drive source, there is a problem that it is difficult to realize significant space saving.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a health enhancer that can achieve a significant reduction in cost and compactness as compared with the prior art.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a health enhancer according to an aspect of the present invention includes a hand storage unit configured to be stretchable and capable of being in close contact with the skin of a wearer's hand, and an elastic body. When the wearer's hand configured to hold a fist is inserted from one end of the hand storage unit and stored in the hand storage unit, the hand storage unit other than at least the thumb of the wearer in a state in which to contact the portion is in close contact with the skin of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the finger and a contact portion for pressing the contact portion is pressed in contact with the part that the adhesion The other end of the hand storage portion is pulled in a direction away from the wearer's hand, so that the close contact portion is stimulated.

  The said aspect WHEREIN: The said contact part may be comprised with the strip | belt-shaped member which can be wound around the said hand accommodating part.

  Moreover, the said aspect WHEREIN: The said strip | belt-shaped member may be comprised so that winding strength can be adjusted.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, an effective stimulus can be given with respect to a wearer with a simple structure compared with the past.

The perspective view which shows the structure of the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1. FIG. The side view which shows the state with which the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1 was mounted | worn with the wearer. The perspective view which shows the state with which the health promotion tool of Embodiment 1 was mounted | worn with the wearer. The perspective view which shows the structure of the health promotion tool of Embodiment 2. FIG. The side view which shows the state with which the health promotion tool of Embodiment 2 was mounted | worn with the wearer.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, each embodiment shown below illustrates the method and apparatus for actualizing the technical idea of this invention, Comprising: The technical idea of this invention is not necessarily limited to the following. Absent. The technical idea of the present invention can be variously modified within the technical scope described in the claims.

(Embodiment 1)
[Composition of health promotion equipment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the health enhancer of the first embodiment. FIGS. 2 and 3 are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, showing a state in which the health promoting device is worn by the wearer. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the health enhancer 1 according to the present embodiment has a conical hand storage portion 10 whose diameter decreases toward the tip and is closed, and the hand storage portion. 10, an annular fixing portion 11 attached to the outer peripheral edge of the rear end of the belt 10, an elongated band 12 that can be wound around the hand storage portion 10 in the circumferential direction, and the skin of the hand storage portion 10 and the wearer's hand. The adjustment part 13 for adjusting the contact | adherence area and the holding part 14 attached to the front-end | tip of the hand storage part 10 are provided.

  The hand storage unit 10 is made of a stretchable cloth, and when the hand of the wearer holding the fist is stored in the hand storage unit 10 as shown in FIGS. It can adhere to the skin of the hand. In the present embodiment, the hand storage unit 10 is made of cloth cloth as described above. However, any other material may be used as long as it is stretchable and can adhere to the skin of the wearer's hand. It may be comprised. For example, the hand storage unit 10 may be made of rubber fabric or kinesio tape having elasticity. The material constituting the hand storage unit 10 is particularly a material that presses the skin to some extent after being worn, a non-slipable material that can maintain a close contact with the skin, and a material that has a relatively high expansion / contraction rate. Etc. are preferred.

  The fixing part 11 is configured by an annular member made of an elastic body having elasticity such as rubber, and functions as an anti-slip when the health enhancer 1 is attached to the wearer. More specifically, the fixing portion 11 has an inner circumference smaller than that around the wearer's wrist, and presses the wrist vicinity when the health promotion device 1 is worn by the user. Thus, the rear end portion of the hand storage unit 10 is fixed so as not to be displaced from the vicinity of the wrist. In this way, the rear end portion of the hand storage unit 10 is fixed in the vicinity of the wrist of the wearer, so that the position of the mounted health enhancer 1 is prevented.

  The band 12 is formed of an elongated belt-like member made of an elastic body having elasticity such as rubber, and has a length about twice the outer circumference of the hand storage unit 10. The lower end of the band 12 is sewn and fixed at a position closer to the rear end than the central portion of the hand storage unit 10. When the band 12 is wound around the outer periphery of the hand storage unit 10, the band 12 is sewn to a portion of the hand storage unit 10 that is in close contact with the joint between the middle phalanges of the wearer's fingers. 12 is set so that it can contact.

  At the upper end of the band 12, a rectangular band fixing part 12a in which a hook part of a hook-and-loop fastener is formed is attached. On the other hand, a loop portion of a hook-and-loop fastener is provided on the entire surface of the band 12. When the band 12 is wound in the circumferential direction of the hand storage unit 10, the hook 12 of the band fixing unit 12 a engages with the loop portion provided on the surface of the band 12, so that the band 12 of the hand storage unit 10 is engaged. Abutted to the outer peripheral surface and fixed.

  As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, since the loop portion of the hook-and-loop fastener is provided on the entire surface of the band 12, the band fixing portion 12a can be fixed at an arbitrary position in the band 12. Moreover, since the band 12 has elasticity, the winding strength with respect to the hand storage unit 10 can be adjusted by changing the position where the band fixing part 12a is fixed. That is, in order to increase the winding strength, the band 12 is wound around the hand storage unit 10 in a stretched state to fix the band fixing portion 12a on the surface of the band 12, and in order to reduce the winding strength, the band 12 is loosened. In this state, it is wrapped around the hand storage unit 10 and fixed. Thus, by adjusting the winding strength of the band 12, the pressing strength against the wearer's hand can be adjusted.

  The adjustment part 13 is comprised with cylindrical members, such as the product made from the wood or synthetic resin which has a through-hole. The hand storage unit 10 is loosely inserted in the through hole of the adjustment unit 13, and the adjustment unit 13 is stored in the hand storage unit 10 by moving the adjustment unit 13 along the length direction of the hand storage unit 10. The distance between the wearer's hand and the adjustment unit 13 can be changed. When the distance between the adjustment unit 13 and the wearer's hand is increased by moving the adjustment unit 13 in a direction away from the wearer's hand, the hand storage unit 10 is in contact with the previous part from the middle phalangeal joint of the wearer's hand. Part loosens upward. Therefore, the contact | adherence area of the part ahead from the metacarpophalangeal joint of a wearer's hand and the hand storage part 10 becomes small. In this state, when the distance between the two is shortened by moving the adjustment unit 13 in the direction closer to the wearer's hand, the loose part of the hand storage unit 10 is lowered downward, and the middle finger of the wearer's hand The contact area between the part ahead of the joint and the hand storage unit 10 is increased. Thus, by moving the adjustment unit 13 along the length direction of the hand storage unit 10, the distance between the wearer's hand stored in the hand storage unit 10 and the adjustment unit 13 is changed, As a result, the contact area between the hand storage unit 10 and the skin of the wearer's hand can be adjusted.

  The gripping portion 14 is a cloth annular member, and is attached by sewing to the tip of the hand storage portion 10. The wearer who wears the health promotion tool 1 in one hand inserts the finger of the other hand into the annular portion of the gripping part 14 and then grips and pulls the gripping part 14, thereby Move the part away from the one hand. In this case, since the joint portion between the metacarpal phalanges of the hand on the side stored in the hand storage unit 10 is pressed by the hand storage unit 10, a stronger stimulation is received.

[How to use health promotion equipment]
Hereinafter, the usage method of the health promotion tool 1 of this Embodiment comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.
First, the wearer positions the adjustment unit 13 on the distal end side of the hand storage unit 10 in order to form a space in which the hand holding the fist can be stored. Thereafter, the wearer inserts his hand from the rear end side of the hand storage unit 10 while holding the fist, and adjusts so that the fixing unit 11 is positioned near the wrist. As a result, the hand storage unit 10 can be fixed in the vicinity of the wrist, so that the gripping unit 14 pulls the tip of the hand storage unit 10 in a direction away from the hand stored in the hand storage unit 10. Even if it is done, it is possible to prevent the displacement. Thereby, the state in which the hand storage unit 10 covers the wearer's fist can be maintained.

  Next, the wearer adjusts the contact area between the hand storage unit 10 and the skin of the stored hand by moving the adjustment unit 13. In this case, in order to increase the contact area, the adjustment unit 13 is moved in a direction closer to the hand stored in the hand storage unit 10, and in order to reduce the contact area, the adjustment unit 13 is also moved in a direction away from the hand. A force pressed by the hand storage unit 10 is applied to the skin of a part of the wearer's hand that is in close contact with the hand storage unit 10. Therefore, the greater the contact area, the more stimulation is given to the skin of the hand stored in the hand storage unit 10.

  Next, the wearer grips the band 12 with the hand that is not stored in the hand storage unit 10, and is in close contact with the skin of the interphalangeal joint of the hand on the side of the hand storage unit 10 that is stored. The band 12 is wound around the outer periphery of the hand storage unit 10 so as to come into contact with the portion being fixed, and is fixed by the band fixing unit 12a. Thereby, a stronger stimulus can be given to the joint part between the metacarpophalangeal joints of the wearer's fingers. In this case, the band 12 may be brought into contact with the portion that is in close contact with the joints between the metacarpophalangeal joints of all fingers, and the portion that is in close contact with the intercarpal joints of fingers other than the thumb. You may make it contact | abut.

  As a result of mounting the health promotion tool 1 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the hand of the wearer holding the fist is stored in the hand storage unit 10, and many of the skin The portion is in close contact with the hand storage unit 10. In this state, the wearer grips the grip portion 14 with the hand not stored in the hand storage portion 10 and pulls the grip portion 14 in a direction away from the stored hand. Thereby, since the joint part between metacarpal joints of the fingers stored in the hand storage unit 10 is pressed, stronger stimulation can be given to the part. In addition, if the adjustment part 13 is moved in the direction close | similar to the hand accommodated in the hand accommodating part 10 after the holding | grip part 14 is pulled in this way, the joint part between metacarpal joints of the finger will be pressed further. It is possible to obtain a high massage effect.

  There may be slight resistance and tension in the skin and tendon. This is thought to reflect the state of the body at that time. Appropriately grasping the resistance and tension of the skin and tendons, and applying stimuli with appropriate force, time, and direction can enhance metabolism and change visceral function. Are known. Conventionally, since such skin and tendon irritation is performed by manual therapy, an expert with abundant knowledge and experience is required. In the case of the health enhancer 1, since it is possible to give an appropriate stimulus to the skin and tendon of the wearer's hand simply by wearing it, the above effects can be generated. Can contribute to the improvement of health. In the case where the hand storage unit 10 is in close contact with the skin of the wearer's hand, the resistance / tension of the skin is loosened for a while after being worn, and wrinkles / loosening of the skin can be suppressed. In such a state, the above effect can be further enhanced by applying a further force to the skin by the pressing by the band 12 or by applying a force in the same manner by pulling the grip portion 14. .

  In the case of the present embodiment, the band 12 presses the middle interphalangeal joint portion of the fingers more strongly than other portions. Thereby, stimulation is given to the tendon of the joint. When stimulation is applied to the tendon, muscle relaxation is promoted, so that stimulation applied to the wearer's hand by pressing the hand storage unit 10 can be made more effective.

(Embodiment 2)
[Composition of health promotion equipment]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the health enhancer of the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the health promotion tool is worn by the wearer. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the health enhancer 2 according to the present embodiment includes a hand storage unit 20, a fixing unit 21, an adjustment unit 23, and a configuration similar to the case of the health enhancer 1 according to the first embodiment. A grip 24 is provided. On the other hand, unlike the band 12 in the first embodiment, the band 22 is an annular elongated band-like member, and its inner peripheral surface is in contact with and fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the hand storage unit 20. When the wearer's hand is stored in the hand storage unit 20 and the rear end portion of the hand storage unit 20 is fixed in the vicinity of the wrist by the fixing unit 21, the band 22 is a middle phalanx of the wearer's finger. It is provided at a position that covers the joint portion. Since the band 22 is made of an elastic body having elasticity such as rubber as in the case of the band 12 in the first embodiment, when the health enhancer 2 is worn on the wearer, the finger of the wearer This gives a stronger stimulus to the joint part of the metacarpophalangeal joint.

[How to use health promotion equipment]
Next, a method of using the health enhancer 2 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
As in the case of the first embodiment, the wearer inserts his hand from the rear end side of the hand storage unit 20 while holding the fist and adjusts so that the fixing unit 21 is positioned near the wrist. At this time, the position of the band 22 is adjusted so as to cover the joint portion between the metacarpal joints of the wearer's fingers. Therefore, a stronger stimulation is given to the joint part of the interphalangeal interphalangeal joint by the pressing by the band 22 and is obtained. Thereafter, the wearer adjusts the contact area between the hand storage unit 20 and the skin of the wearer's hand by appropriately moving the adjustment unit 13 as in the case of the first embodiment.

  After the health enhancer 2 is mounted as described above, the wearer grips the grip portion 24 with the hand on the side not stored in the hand storage portion 20, as in the first embodiment. The grip portion 24 is pulled in a direction away from the stored hand. Thereby, since the joint part between metacarpal joints of the fingers stored in the hand storage unit 20 is pressed, a stronger stimulation can be given to the part.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to give a stimulus to the skin of the wearer's hand. For this reason, it is possible to obtain effects such as enhancing metabolism and changing the visceral function.

(Other embodiments)
In each embodiment mentioned above, although the fixing | fixed part attached to the rear-end part of a hand accommodating part is comprised with the cyclic | annular member, it is also possible to use another member. For example, the fixing portion may be configured by an elongated belt-like member similar to the band 12 included in the health enhancer 1 of the first embodiment. In this case, the fixing portion is wound around the outer periphery of the rear end portion of the hand storage portion, so that the rear end portion is fixed so as not to deviate from the vicinity of the wearer's wrist.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the length of the band 12 is about twice as long as the outer periphery of the hand storage unit 10, but it is not limited to this. The length can be set appropriately. Moreover, although this band 12 is attached to the hand accommodating part 10 with a hook_and_loop | surface fastener, the structure attached using other latching means (for example, a pin, a button, etc.) may be sufficient. Even in such a case, the winding strength of the band 12 can be adjusted by providing a plurality of positions to be attached along the circumferential direction of the hand storage unit 10.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the adjustment portion is formed of a cylindrical member having a through hole. However, it is possible to adjust the contact area between the hand storage portion and the skin of the wearer's hand. In other words, other configurations are possible.

  Moreover, in each embodiment mentioned above, although the holding part is comprised with the cyclic | annular member, if a wearer can hold | grip with the hand of the side which is not accommodated in a hand accommodating part, it is set as the structure of other than this. It is also possible. For example, the gripping portion may be configured by a spherical member or the like that can be gripped. In addition, the front-end | tip part of a hand accommodating part may function as a holding part.

  The health enhancer of the present invention is useful as a health enhancer that stimulates the skin of the wearer's hand.

1, 2 Health promotion tool 10, 20 Hand storage part 11, 21 Fixing part 12, 22 Band 12a Band fixing part 13, 23 Adjusting part 14, 24 Gripping part

Claims (3)

A hand storage portion that is stretchable and configured to adhere to the skin of the wearer's hand;
When the wearer's hand that is formed of an elastic body and holds a fist is inserted from one end of the hand storage unit and stored in the hand storage unit, at least the wearer of the hand storage unit contact the portion is in close contact with the skin of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the fingers other than the thumb and a contact portion for pressing,
In the state where the contact portion is in contact with and pressed against the close contact portion, the other end of the hand storage portion is pulled in a direction away from the hand of the wearer, thereby being in close contact. Configured to stimulate the part,
Health promotion tool. The contact portion is formed of a band-shaped member that can be wound around the hand storage portion.
The health promotion tool according to claim 1. The band-shaped member is configured to be capable of adjusting the winding strength.
The health promoting tool according to claim 2.

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