JPH0428586Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an acupressure aid with a mechanism that allows an amateur to exert the same finger pressure as a professional acupressure therapist or pine surgeon.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a large number of acupressure aids have been provided, ranging from bamboo stepping stones to electric vibrators and high-frequency pine surgers.

In addition, there are acupressure aids suitable for each part of the body, such as mats and sandals with protrusions for feet, and for stiff shoulders, there are shoulder taps and shoulder acupressure instruments.

Furthermore, in recent years, electric pine surgery chairs and the like that perform acupressure pine surgery on the whole body have become available.

(Problem that the invention aims to solve) However, although these devices seem rational at first glance, from a medical perspective, they only perform acupressure and pine surgery, and they rarely apply appropriate pressure to pressure points on the body. It has been found that in some cases, it can have the opposite effect, causing whole body fatigue and muscle pain.

In particular, it is well known that a surprisingly large number of people complain of pain due to the pine-surge chair, which mechanically applies acupressure to areas that are not required.

Originally, shiatsu was only effective when a person's hands applied pressure to pressure points on the body according to each person's symptoms.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an instrument that allows even people with weak finger pressure to apply acupressure like a professional acupressure practitioner.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the acupressure aid of the present invention consists of two rods 1 and 1a, one end of which is kept at a predetermined distance by a connecting plate 2. Below each end,
An acupressure body 3 made of a material similar to that of a human finger is detachably attached.

(Operation) When trying to apply acupressure to pressure points on both sides along the spine of the body, as shown in Fig. 4, hold the two sticks 1 and 1a with both hands with the connected side facing forward, and press with your thumbs. Hold the finger with the finger pointing upward, touch the acupressure bodies 3 and 3b to each pressure point, and apply pressure with your thumb.

When pressed in this manner, the force applied to the acupressure bodies 3, 3b is considerably stronger than when pressed directly with a finger.

Next, as shown in Figure 5, when applying acupressure to pressure points close to both sides of the back, hold the two rods 1 and 1a with both hands with the side opposite to the connecting plate 2 facing forward. Grip with your thumb facing up, touch the acupressure bodies 3a and 3c to each acupuncture point, and apply pressure with your thumb.

The above describes how to apply acupressure to another person using the present invention.If you want to perform acupressure on your own body (shoulders, neck, etc.) with your own hands, use the connecting plate 2 as shown in Figure 6.
, and separate the two rods 1 and 1a.
Use a book stick to apply shiatsu pressure on the necessary parts of your body.

In addition, since the acupressure bodies 3, 3a, 3b, and 3c are detachably attached, various acupressure bodies made of different materials are prepared and used by replacing them as necessary.

(Example) Figure 1 is a perspective view of the invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of the invention, Figure 3 is a side view of the invention, Figures 4 and 5.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the state of use of the present invention.

Reference numerals 1 and 1a are rods, and the rod 1 has a concave and convex portion 5 formed at its lower part for easy grip.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a connecting plate that connects one end of the two rods 1, 1a, and the distance between the acupressure bodies 3, 3b of the rods 1, 1a maintained by this connecting plate 2 is equal to that of the spine of the body. The spacing is approximately the same as the spacing between the acupuncture points on both sides.

The acupressure bodies 3, 3a, 3b, and 3c are made of a material that feels similar to the tip of a human finger, and the part that comes into contact with the human skin during acupressure has a thin groove 4 that gives the feel of a fingerprint.
is formed.

Furthermore, the acupressure bodies 3, 3a, 3b, and 3c are detachably attached to the lower portions of both ends of the rods 1 and 1a via mounting fittings 6 and auxiliary members 7, and can be replaced as necessary. ing.

Therefore, for the acupressure body, select the material that suits the user,
It is advisable to have one ready.

5 is an uneven part provided on the lower surface of the rods 1 and 1a;
This uneven portion is provided to make it easier to grip during acupressure.

Reference numeral 6 denotes mounting metal fittings provided at the lower portions of both ends of the rods 1, 1a, to which the acupressure bodies 3, 3a, 3b, 3c can be detachably attached.

7 is an auxiliary material that attaches the acupressure bodies 3, 3a, to the mounting bracket 6;
This serves as a washer when attaching 3b and 3c.

(Effects of the invention) The principle of shiatsu comes from imperial medicine, and it is a shiatsu method that requires the most force from the fingertips, and was considered impossible for women, infants, and the elderly. This is an extremely effective acupressure aid that can be used by both men and women of all ages to perform powerful acupressure.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of the invention, Figure 3 is a side view of the invention, Figures 4 and 5.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the state of use of the present invention. 1, 1a... Rod body, 2... Connection plate, 3, 3a,
3b, 3c...Acupressure body, 4...Narrow groove portion, 5...Irregular portion, 6...Mounting metal fittings, 7...Auxiliary material.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The feature is that an acupressure body made of a material similar to that of a human fingertip is removably attached to the bottom of each end of two rods whose ends are kept at a predetermined distance by a connecting plate. Acupressure aid.