JPH0310760Y2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed explanation of the invention] <Industrial application field> This invention is based on the acupuncture points and routes distributed throughout the human body,
Furthermore, by simultaneously applying an alternating magnetic field, pressing force, vibration, and heat to areas where stiff shoulders and muscle pain occur (hereinafter collectively referred to as ``acupuncture points, etc.''), poor blood circulation can be eliminated and stiffness can be alleviated. The present invention relates to a device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc., which alleviates various symptoms such as pain and acupuncture points, and improves health.

<Conventional technology> Magnetic lines of force, pressing force, vibration,
It is widely known that stimulation using heat or the like is effective in treating various symptoms and promoting health. Therefore, various therapeutic instruments have been proposed that locally stimulate the acupuncture points by applying a physical quantity to them. For example, a stick-on magnetic therapy device applies a static magnetic field and pressing force to acupuncture points and the like for a long period of time by fixing a permanent magnet to the surface of the human body with adhesive tape. Further, an electromagnetic magnetic therapy device generates an alternating magnetic field by operating a solenoid housed in a case, and causes this to act intensively on acupuncture points and the like.

<Problems that the invention aims to solve> However, since all of the therapeutic devices use a method in which a single or two types of physical quantities act on acupuncture points, etc., there is a lack of stimulating effect on acupuncture points, etc., and sufficient therapeutic effects are not achieved. I had a problem with not being able to get it.

This idea was made in view of the above problems, and is a new acupuncture point etc. that improves the therapeutic effect by simultaneously applying four types of physical quantities: alternating magnetic field, pressing force, vibration, and heat to the acupuncture points etc. The purpose is to provide a stimulation treatment device.

Another purpose of this invention is to stimulate the acupuncture points, etc. by making it possible to freely adjust the magnitude of the physical quantity that acts on the human body, thereby making it possible to administer treatment according to symptoms without the need for special setting operations. The point is that it provides healing equipment.

<Means for solving the problem> In order to achieve the above object, the device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc. of this invention houses a solenoid that generates an alternating magnetic field by energizing the coil in a case, and A magnetic mandrel is inserted into the hole so as to be reciprocally movable, and one end of the mandrel is positioned to protrude outside the case. The protruding end of the mandrel is provided with a tapered part that gradually tapers toward the tip, and the mandrel is biased by a spring so that the tapered part is located outside the solenoid, and a pressing force is applied to counteract the spring pressure. The tapered portion is made to protrude and retract into the inner hole of the solenoid according to the condition.

<Operation> The operation of the solenoid generates an alternating magnetic field, which passes through the mandrel and extends to the outside from the end. Therefore, when the end of the mandrel is applied to an acupuncture point of the human body, an alternating magnetic field acts on the acupuncture point and stimulates it.

Further, when the end of the mandrel is pressed against the human body, the spring pressure of the spring acts on the mandrel, and a pressing stimulus is applied to the human body. Furthermore, the mandrel vibrates under the action of an alternating magnetic field, and this vibration exerts a pine surge effect on the human body.

When the solenoid is energized, it generates heat, which is transmitted to the mandrel. In addition, the mandrel itself also generates heat due to the generation of eddy currents due to the alternating magnetic field, and this heat is transferred to the human body to provide thermal stimulation.

When the mandrel end is pressed firmly against the human body, the tapered part of the mandrel enters the inner bore of the solenoid, increasing the load current flowing through the solenoid. Therefore, the generated magnetic field is strengthened. Similarly, the physical quantities of the pressing force, vibration, and heat of the mandrel also change depending on the pressing force.

Therefore, according to the therapeutic device of this invention, an alternating magnetic field, pressing force, vibration, and heat can be applied simultaneously to acupuncture points, etc., and the synergistic effect of these effects will be significant in treating various symptoms. Moreover, by adjusting the pressing state of the mandrel against the human body and changing the degree of insertion of the tapered part into the solenoid, it is possible to freely change the magnitude of the physical quantity that acts on the human body without the need for special setting operations. We can provide appropriate treatment.

<Example> Figure 1 shows an acupuncture point stimulation device according to an embodiment of this invention, in which an alternating magnetic field, pressing force, vibration, and heat are simultaneously applied to the human body at one end of a cylindrical case 1. An actuating section 2 is provided for causing the movement.

The cylindrical case 1 is a transparent resin molded body, and is formed into a cylindrical body with a diameter that is large enough to be manually operated by gripping an appropriate position on the circumferential surface. A starting switch 3 is provided on the peripheral surface of the rear end of the cylindrical case 1, and a cord wire 4 is drawn out from a suitable position on the peripheral surface, and a connecting plug 5 to an AC power source is attached to the tip of the cord wire 4.

Inside the cylindrical case 1, as shown in FIG. 2, there are a spring 6, a solenoid 7, a micro switch 8, and other members near the tip, and a blower 9 near the rear end.
There are storage facilities for each.

The solenoid 7 generates an alternating magnetic field by passing an alternating current through a coil, and a steel shaft 10 is inserted into the inner hole of the solenoid 7 so as to be able to reciprocate. Both end surfaces of the mandrel 10 are formed into curved shapes, with the leading end serving as an operating portion 11 and the rear end serving as an operating portion 12, which protrude from both end surfaces of the solenoid 7. The action part 11 is a cylindrical case 1
The outer surface of the front end plate 13 of the cylindrical case 1 is covered with a rubber cap 14 .

FIG. 3 shows the structure of the end portion of the mandrel 10 on the side of the action portion 11. As shown in FIG. The mandrel 10 is formed into a tapered shape that gradually becomes thinner toward the tip, and a coating portion 22 made of a non-magnetic material is provided on the circumferential surface of this tapered portion 21.
is provided. In this embodiment, ABS resin is used as the non-magnetic material of the covering portion 22, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other materials may also be used. For example, by using far-infrared radiation materials such as alumina-based fine ceramics, far-infrared rays can be emitted to the human body, and treatment using this far-infrared rays becomes possible. Note that this far-infrared radiating material may be formed into a plate shape and disposed on the front end plate 13 or the like of the cylindrical case 1.

The spring 6 is a compression spring for elastically urging the mandrel 10 toward the acting portion 11, and is interposed between the solenoid 7 and the front end plate 13. The spring 6 also has the function of biasing the mandrel 10 so that the tapered portion 21 of the mandrel 10 moves to the outside of the solenoid 7, as shown in FIG. Under the condition shown in the figure, the load current flowing through the solenoid 7 is at a minimum, and therefore the magnetic field generated from the acting part 11 is also at a minimum (for example, 300 to 400 Gauss), but as shown in FIG. When the tapered portion 21 enters the inner hole of the solenoid 7, the load current flowing through the solenoid 7 increases according to its depth (the magnitude of the pressing force), and the generated magnetic field also becomes stronger. (for example
1000-1500 Gauss).

The micro switch 8 is used to turn on and off energization to the solenoid 7, and includes a pin plunger 15 that turns on and off a switch contact inside the case, and a hinge lever 16 that presses the pin plunger 15. ing. A roller 17 is provided at the tip of the hinge lever 16, and this roller 17 is located above the operating portion 12 of the mandrel 10 when the switch is turned off.

FIG. 5 shows the state when the micro switch 8 is turned off. The roller 17 at the tip of the hinge lever 16 is located on the operating part 12 of the mandrel 10, and the hinge lever 16 is located on the pin plunger 15.
The pressure on is being released.

FIG. 6 shows the state when the micro switch 8 is turned on, and the roller 17 is connected to the shaft 1.
The pin plunger 15 is forcibly moved from the top of the operating portion 12 of 0 to the circumferential surface of the mandrel 10, and the pin plunger 15 is pressed by the hinge lever 16.

Returning to FIG. 2, a blower 9 is provided near the rear end inside the cylindrical case 1. This blower 9
The solenoid 7 and the mandrel 10 are cooled to prevent excessive heat generation, and the removed heat is used to blow hot air to the human body, and the air is taken in from the outside through the rear end plate 23 in the form of a net. An air flow is generated in the front end plate 13, and hot air is sent out toward the human body through a ventilation hole 18 formed in the front end plate 13.

In FIG. 2, 19 and 20 are support plates fixed with screws inside the cylindrical case 1, and one of the support plates 1
9 supports the solenoid 7, and the other support plate 20 supports the micro switch 8, respectively.

FIG. 7 shows an electric circuit in the above-mentioned acupuncture point stimulation device, in which a plug 5 (AC power supply) is connected in parallel with a current supply circuit a to the solenoid 7 and a current supply circuit b to the blower 9. . The starting switch 3 and the micro switch 8 are in place in this circuit.
is interposed, and when the start switch 3 is turned on, the energizing circuit b to the blower 9 is energized, and in addition to this, when the micro switch 8 is also turned on, the energizing circuit 8 to the solenoid 7 is also energized. ing.

When the start switch 3 is turned on, the blower 9 is activated and begins blowing air. In this state, hold the cylindrical case 1 in your hand and position the operating part 2 to correspond to a desired acupuncture point or the like. Next, when the actuating part 11 of the mandrel 10 is brought into contact with an acupuncture point or the like and the actuating part 2 is pressed against the human body, the mandrel 10 is pushed into the case against the spring pressure of the spring 6, and the operating part 12 is activated by the micro switch 8. Turn on. This causes solenoid 7
is energized, and the solenoid 7 generates an alternating magnetic field. This alternating magnetic field passes through the mandrel 10 to the working part 1.
1 to the outside, and stimulation by an alternating magnetic field is applied to acupuncture points and the like.

On the other hand, the restoring force (spring force) of the spring 6 is applied to the mandrel 10.
acts, and this acts as a pressing force on the human body. Therefore, acupuncture points and the like are locally pressure stimulated by this pressing force.

Also, when an alternating magnetic field acts on the mandrel 10, the mandrel 1
0 vibrates according to its frequency. This vibration is similarly applied to the human body from the action part 11, which stimulates acupuncture points and the like, producing a pine surge effect.

Further, when the solenoid 7 is energized, Joule heat is generated and transmitted to the mandrel 10. Also mandrel 1
0 itself also generates heat due to the generation of eddy currents due to the alternating magnetic field, and this heat is transmitted to the human body through the action portion 11 of the mandrel 10. This provides thermal stimulation to acupuncture points, etc., and when the temperature is raised to a predetermined value, a moxibustion effect can be expected.

If the alternating magnetic field or pressing force applied to the human body is increased, the acting portion 11 of the mandrel 10 will be pressed even more strongly against the human body. As a result, the tapered portion 21 of the mandrel 11 enters the inner hole of the solenoid 7 as shown in FIG. 4, and the load current flowing through the solenoid 7 increases depending on the insertion depth of the tapered portion 21 into the inner hole of the solenoid 7. The generated magnetic field is strengthened. Similarly, the physical quantities of the pressing force, vibration, and heat of the mandrel 10 also increase in accordance with the pressing force.

If the above treatment is to be interrupted, the operating section 2 is moved away from the human body. As a result, the mandrel 10 is connected to the spring 6.
The spring pressure returns to the original protruding state, and the operating section 12 turns off the micro switch 8. As a result, the energization to the solenoid 7 is cut off, and the solenoid 7 stops generating an alternating magnetic field.

Further, when continuing or restarting the treatment, the actuating part 2 is positioned corresponding to the next acupuncture point, etc., and then the actuating part 11 of the mandrel 10 is pressed against the acupuncture point, etc.

<Effects of the invention> As mentioned above, this invention simultaneously applies an alternating magnetic field, pressing force, vibration, and heat to acupuncture points, etc., so the synergistic effect of these effects makes the therapeutic effect on various symptoms remarkable and improves health. This will greatly contribute to the promotion of In addition, by adjusting the pressing state of the mandrel against the human body and changing the degree of insertion of the tapered part into the inner hole of the solenoid, the magnitude of the physical quantity that acts on the human body can be freely changed without the need for special setting operations. It has achieved the purpose of its invention and has achieved remarkable effects, such as being able to provide treatment according to the symptoms.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc. according to an embodiment of this invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the structure of the device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc., with a part of the cylindrical case broken, and Fig. 3. Fig. 4 is a sectional view showing the structure of the tip of the mandrel and the positional relationship between the mandrel and the solenoid, Figs. 5 and 6 are explanatory diagrams showing the operation status of the micro switch by the mandrel, and Fig. 7 is a sectional view showing the structure of the mandrel tip and the positional relationship between the mandrel and the solenoid. It is an electrical circuit diagram of the dormitory unit. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Cylindrical case, 6... Spring, 7... Solenoid, 10... Mandrel, 11... Acting part, 21...
Tapered part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A solenoid that generates an alternating magnetic field by energizing a coil is housed in a case, and a magnetic mandrel is inserted into the inner hole of the solenoid so that it can reciprocate, and one end of the mandrel is inserted. The protruding end of the mandrel is provided with a tapered part that gradually tapers toward the tip, and the mandrel is biased by a spring so that the tapered part comes out to the outside of the solenoid. A device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc., in which the tapered part is moved into and out of the inner hole of a solenoid in response to a pressing force that opposes spring pressure. The device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc. according to claim 1, wherein the case is formed into a cylindrical shape with a diameter that allows hand-held operation. The device for stimulating acupuncture points, etc. according to claim 1, wherein the mandrel is made of steel.