JP7033767B1 - Products and stimulators for stimulating the outer ear and eardrum - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stimulate an outer ear / eardrum which can be easily used and can reduce defects such as ears and eardrums, reduce physical defects caused by defects such as ears and eardrums, and relieve / reduce stress. Products and stimulators are provided. SOLUTION: The stimulating product 1 of the present invention is used for stimulating at least one of the skin surface of the outer ear and the surface of the eardrum. The stimulating product 1 includes a substrate 3 and a plurality of convex bodies 5 that stand up from one surface of the substrate 3. The plurality of convex bodies 5 have elasticity. As an example, the length from the upper surface 31 of the base 3 to the tip of the convex body 5 is 500 μm or more and 1000 μm or less, and the tip portions of the adjacent convex bodies 5 are spaced from each other. The stimulator of the present invention includes a stimulating product 1, a disposing portion for arranging the stimulating product 1, and a gripping portion. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a stimulating product and a stimulating device capable of ameliorating a physical defect by stimulating one of the outer ear or the eardrum. The outer ear described in the present specification and the like means the pinna and the ear canal.

Ear problems include deafness and tinnitus. In addition, there are problems that physical problems such as dizziness and light-headedness occur due to problems with the ears and eardrums, and stress is caused.

Patent Document 1 incorporates a magnet member magnetized to a required magnetic field strength, and stimulates each sensory organ and ancillary tissues of the ear with a magnetic field radiated from the magnet member around the inside of the ear. There is disclosed an ear disease treatment aid that promotes activation and magnetically treats the relevant part due to the effect of the activation, but the problem is that it is difficult to adjust the magnetic force and the effect is limited. There is a point.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-94615

The present invention is an easy-to-use product for stimulating the outer ear / eardrum, which can reduce defects in the ear and eardrum, reduce physical defects caused by defects in the ear and eardrum, and relieve / reduce stress. Provide stimulators.

The present invention that solves the above problems has the following contents.

A stimulator that stimulates at least one of the skin surface or eardrum surface of the outer ear.
The stimulating device includes a stimulating product, a disposing portion for arranging the stimulating product, and a gripping portion .

The stimulating product comprises a substrate and a plurality of convex bodies erecting from one surface of the substrate.
The plurality of convex bodies have elasticity and are
The length from one surface of the substrate to the tip of the convex body is 500 μm or more and 1000 μm or less.
The tips of the adjacent convex bodies are spaced from each other .

The disposition portion is tapered and has a through hole penetrating the tip portion and the bottom surface portion of the disposition portion.
The stimulating product is disposed at the tip of the disposition portion .

The grip portion extends horizontally from the bottom surface portion of the disposition portion .

The stimulator of the present invention can be easily used, and has effects such as reduction of defects in the ear and eardrum, reduction of physical defects caused by defects in the ear and eardrum, and alleviation / reduction of stress.

It is a top view which shows an example of the stimulating product of this invention. It is a bottom view which shows an example of the stimulating product of this invention. It is a front view which shows an example of the stimulating product of this invention. It is a right side view which shows an example of the stimulating product of this invention. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA showing an example of the stimulating product of the present invention. It is a back view which shows an example of the stimulating product of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the stimulating product of this invention. It is a front view which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a right side view which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a back view which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a top view which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a bottom view which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is sectional drawing BB which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a usage state reference figure which shows an example of the stimulator of this invention. It is a top view which shows an example of the state which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is open. It is a bottom view which shows an example of the state which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is open. It is a front view which shows an example of the state which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is open. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line CC showing an example of a state in which the lid of the storage container of the present invention is open. It is a front view which shows an example of the state which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is closed. It is a front sectional view which shows an example of the state which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is closed. It is a top view which shows an example which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is open, and the stimulating product storage part is removed. It is a DD sectional view which shows an example in which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is open, and the stimulating product storage part is removed. It is a front sectional view which shows the example which the lid part of the storage container of this invention is closed, and the stimulating product storage part is removed. It is a top view which shows an example of the product accommodating part for stimulation of this invention. It is a front view which shows an example of the stimulating product accommodating part of this invention. It is sectional drawing of EE which shows an example of the product accommodating part for stimulation of this invention. It is an enlarged sectional view which shows an example of the state which the stimulating product is housed in the stimulating product accommodating part of this invention.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following examples.

The stimulating product 1 of the present invention is used to stimulate at least one of the skin surface of the outer ear or the surface of the eardrum. The stimulating product 1 includes a substrate 3 and a plurality of convex bodies 5 that stand up from one surface of the substrate 3. The plurality of convex bodies 5 have elasticity. As an example, the length x from the upper surface 31 of the base 3 to the tip 51 of the convex body 5 is 500 μm or more and 1000 μm or less, and the tip portions 51 of the adjacent convex bodies 5 are spaced from each other (FIGS. 1 to 7). ).

The convex body 5 needs to have elasticity, and as an example, even if it comes into contact with the outer ear and the eardrum, it does not cause inflammation in the outer ear and the eardrum, and can be used hygienically and safely. Preferably, the convex body 5 uses a synthetic resin, an elastomer, silicone or the like.

The shape of the convex body 5 is not particularly limited, and as an example, the front view shape is a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, a substantially polygonal shape, etc. The shape is such that the semicircles are connected, the shape is curved on both sides of a substantially polygon, and the shape is such that the shape becomes thinner toward the tip portion 51 from the surface in contact with the substrate 3 (FIGS. 3 to 6).

The distance y between the tips 51 of the adjacent convex states 5 is not particularly limited, but as an example, it is set to about 300 μm or more and about 500 μm or less. The diameter of the tip portion 51 of the convex body 5 is not particularly limited, but as an example, it is set to about 60 μm or more and about 100 μm or less (FIG. 6).

The shape of the substrate 3 is not particularly limited, and as an example, it may be a substantially circular shape, a substantially elliptical shape, a rectangle, or the like. The substrate is not particularly limited as long as it can be used hygienically and safely, such as not causing inflammation in the outer ear and eardrum even if it comes into contact with the outer ear and eardrum. As an example, it may be provided with elasticity, and synthetic resin, elastomer, silicone and the like are used. As an example, the substrate 3 and the convex state 5 are integrally formed.

As an example, the substrate 3 is provided with a gripping portion 33 for gripping the stimulating product 1. Since the stimulating product 1 is small, the knob portion 33 may be pinched with tweezers or the like. As an example, the knob portion 33 is not provided with the convex state 5 in order to grip the stimulus product 1 or make it easier to pinch. As an example, the knob portion 33 and the substrate 3 are integrally formed (FIGS. 1 to 4, 7).

The convex body 5 of the stimulating product 1 stimulates at least one of the skin surface of the outer ear or the surface of the eardrum. The method of stimulating the skin surface of the outer ear or the surface of the eardrum with the convex body 5 is not particularly limited, and as an example, the convex body 5 is pinched with an existing device such as tweezers. Stimulates the skin surface of the outer ear, or inserts a stimulating product into the ear canal to stimulate the surface of the eardrum.

The convex body 5 of the stimulating product 1 touches or presses on the skin surface of the outer ear or the surface of the eardrum to stimulate the ear or eardrum, for example, by affecting the trigeminal nerve innervation region. It is possible to obtain effects such as reduction of defects, reduction of physical defects caused by defects such as ears and eardrums, and reduction / reduction of stress.

By using the stimulator 7 of the present invention, at least one of the skin surface of the outer ear or the surface of the eardrum can be easily stimulated by the convex body 5 of the stimulating product 1. The stimulating device 7 includes a stimulating product 1, an arranging portion 9 for arranging the stimulating product 1, and a gripping portion 11. The stimulating product 1 is arranged in the arrangement portion 9 so that the convex body 5 is outward, and the grip portion 11 is gripped by hand or by using an instrument such as tweezers to grip the outer ear. The convex body 5 is brought into contact with the surface of the skin or the surface of the eardrum to stimulate it (FIGS. 8 to 14).

The size, shape, and the like of the stimulator 7 are not particularly limited, and are not particularly limited as long as the stimulating product 1 disposed in the disposition portion 9 can stimulate the skin surface of the outer ear or the surface of the eardrum. The material of the stimulator 7 is not particularly limited, and as an example, synthetic resin, elastomer, silicone, or the like is used.

The size and shape of the disposition portion 9 are not particularly limited, and the convex body 5 can come into contact with the portion to be stimulated in a desired state. As an example, when stimulating the auricle, the disposition portion 9 has a substantially flat portion, and the stimulating product 1 disposed in the disposition portion 9 has a shape that easily contacts the auricle. Make it the same size and shape. As another example, when stimulating the ear canal, the disposition portion 9 is made slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the ear canal, and the size and shape of the stimulating product 1 disposed in the disposition portion 9 can be easily inserted into the ear canal. To. As another example, when stimulating the eardrum, the disposition portion 9 is allowed to pass through the ear canal, and the size and shape of the stimulating product 1 disposed in the disposition portion 9 are likely to come into contact with the eardrum. To.

The size and shape of the grip portion 11 are not particularly limited, and the shape is such that the convex body 5 can be easily brought into contact with a desired portion. The grip portion 11 is not limited as long as it can be used hygienically, and as an example, a synthetic resin, an elastomer, silicone or the like is used.

Next, a stimulator 7 suitable for stimulating the vicinity of the entrance of the ear canal will be described. As an example, the disposition portion 9 is tapered, has a through hole 95 penetrating the tip portion 91 and the bottom surface portion 93 of the disposition portion 9, and the stimulating product 1 is arranged at the tip portion 91 of the disposition portion 9. Set up. The stimulator 7 can stimulate the skin surface of the ear canal with the stimulating product 1 by inserting the disposition portion 9 into the ear canal through the external auditory canal (entrance of the ear canal). As an example, the disposition portion 9 has a bottom surface portion 93 having a substantially circular taper shape so as to be easily inserted into the ear canal through the external auditory canal. The tip portion 91 of the disposing portion 9 is provided with a locking portion 97 for locking the stimulating product 1. The substrate 3 of the stimulating product 1 has a substantially circular shape, a through hole 31 is provided in a substantially central portion thereof, and the through hole 35 is inserted through the locking portion 97 to lock the substrate 3, thereby engaging the stimulating product 1 in the arrangement portion 9. Is arranged. At this time, the convex body of the stimulating product 1 is set to be outward (FIGS. 8 to 15).

As an example, the base 3 of the stimulating product 1 is provided with elasticity. Since the substrate 3 has elasticity, the stimulating product 1 arranged at the tip portion 91 of the arrangement portion 9 is deformed in a tapered shape along the surface of the arrangement portion 9 to have a shape that easily stimulates the ear canal. be able to. Since the substrate 3 has elasticity, the stimulating product 1 can be easily locked to the locking portion 97. As an example, by providing the knob portion 33 in the stimulating product 1, the knob portion 33 can be pinched and arranged in the arrangement portion 9, and the knob portion 33 can be arranged in the arrangement portion 9 without touching the convex body 5. can do.

As an example, the disposing portion 9 includes a through hole 95 penetrating the tip portion 91 and the bottom surface portion 93 of the disposing portion 9. When the stimulating device 7 is inserted into the ear canal, the heat (body temperature) generated in the ear canal can be released to the outside, and the difficulty in hearing due to closing the ear canal can be eliminated (FIG. 14).

As an example, the grip portion 11 is formed into a plate-like body, and the lower end of the arrangement portion 9 is provided so as to be orthogonal to the arrangement portion 9. When the disposition portion 9 is inserted into the ear canal, the grip portion 11 comes into contact with the auricle, making it difficult for the stimulator to fall from the external ear canal (FIG. 15).

The storage container 13 of the stimulating product 1 includes a main body portion 15, a lid portion 17, a leg portion 19, and a stimulating product accommodating portion 21 having a plurality of concave portions 211. As an example, the main body portion 15, the lid portion 17, and the leg portion 19 are integrally formed. The main body portion 15 is provided with a recess 151 into which the leg portion 19 is fitted, so that a plurality of storage containers 13 can be stacked and stored. The lid portion 17 shall cover the upper portion of the stimulating product accommodating portion 21 disposed substantially in the center of the main body portion 15. By providing the main body portion 15 with a groove portion 153 to which the outer end portion 171 of the lid portion 17 fits, the stimulating product 1 accommodated in the stimulating product accommodating portion 21 when the lid portion 17 is closed can be provided. Prevents damage and foreign matter from the outside (FIGS. 16 to 21).

The legs 19 are provided below the main body 15. As described above, the legs 19 allow the plurality of storage containers 13 to be stacked and stored. When four legs 19 are provided in the storage container 13, three of the four legs 19a are arranged at three vertices of the square z, and the remaining one leg 19b is of the square z. By shifting from the apex, when stacking the storage containers 13, it becomes easy to align the positions of the knobs 173 of the lid 17 and stack them (FIG. 17).

The stimulating product accommodating portion 21 is a portion accommodating the stimulating product 1, and as an example, it is detachable from the main body portion 15. A recess 155 into which the stimulating product accommodating portion 21 is fitted is provided in the main body portion 15, and the stimulating product accommodating portion 21 is fitted therein. The stimulating product accommodating portion 21 is provided with a plurality of concave portions 211. The concave portion 211 has a shape in which the convex body 5 of the stimulating product 1 fits. As an example, when the through hole 35 is provided in the substantially central portion of the stimulating product 1, the convex upper portion 213 in which the through hole 35 of the stimulating product 1 is fitted is provided in the substantially central portion of the stimulating product accommodating portion 21. (Figs. 22 to 28).

1 Stimulation product 3 Substrate 31 Top surface 33 Knob part 35 Through hole 5 Convex body 51 Tip part 7 Stimulation device 9 Arrangement part 91 Tip part 93 Bottom part 95 Through hole 97 Locking part 11 Grip part 13 Storage container 15 Main body part 151 Indentation 153 Groove 155 Recess 17 Lid 171 Outer end 173 Knob 19a, b Leg 21 Stimulation product storage 211 Concave 213 Convex length x
Interval y
Square z

Claims (1)

A stimulator that stimulates at least one of the skin surface or eardrum surface of the outer ear.
The stimulator includes a stimulating product, a disposing portion for arranging the stimulating product, and a gripping portion.
The stimulating product comprises a substrate and a plurality of convex bodies erecting from one surface of the substrate.
The plurality of convex bodies have elasticity and are
The length from one surface of the substrate to the tip of the convex body is 500 μm or more and 1000 μm or less.
The tips of the adjacent convex bodies are spaced apart from each other .
The disposition portion is tapered and has a through hole penetrating the tip portion and the bottom surface portion of the disposition portion.
The stimulating product is disposed at the tip of the disposition portion.
The grip portion extends horizontally from the bottom surface portion of the disposition portion.
Stimulator.

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