JPH05115521A - Foot massage device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To carry out massage in a room in simple manner by accommodating a bubble injection device between the bottom plate of a portable type container body for immersing a foot and a bottom plate, projecting a nozzle for jetting bubbles which is connected with the bubble injection device from the bottom plate, and installing an intermediate plate for placing a foot which has a plurality of bubble injection holes in the upper part of the bottom plate. CONSTITUTION:A bottom plate 3 is installed on a portable type container body 2, and a blower 4 is installed between the bottom plate 3 and the bottom part of the container body 2. In the upper part of the bottom plate 3, an intermediate plate 6 having a plurality of bubble injection holes 5 is installed and a foot is placed on the intermediate plate 6. On the intermediate plate 6, a plurality of holes 17 are formed, outsides the bubble injection holes 5, and hot water flows in convection current form. Further, a nozzle 7 for bubble injection which is connected with the blower 4 is installed on the bottom plate 3, and the air discharged from the blower 4 is jetted out from the bubble injection holes 5 on the intermediate plate 6 through the bubble injection nozzle 7, and stimulates the back of the foot.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massager for stimulating air by squirting bubbles on the sole of a foot by dipping the foot.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art On the soles of the feet, important points for stimulation of important internal organs, especially the five organs, are concentrated.
This has been pointed out for a long time due to Kampo therapy, and it is nod from the anatomical point of view that peripheral nerves are densely distributed on the soles of the feet and autonomic nerves are distributed in large numbers. In particular, medical research in this direction has progressed over the past decade, and specific sites on the soles (pots, reflex points) are associated with various diseases and internal organs. When the pots are stimulated, blood flow in the corresponding organs is increased. It has been clarified that erythrocytes are activated and red blood cells increase. For example, in the arch, there are acupuncture points of the stomach and duodenum, and from the central part to the front of the heel, there are acupuncture points of the colon, small intestine, and anus. Moreover, in particular, the pots of various internal organs are concentrated in the arch part, and the stimulation here is extremely effective.

Conventionally, these stimuli have been applied by rubbing, rubbing, compressing, hitting, vibrating the sole of the foot, or the like. For example, shiatsu and vibrator stimulation, pebbles,
There are footholds such as rods and plate-like bodies provided with a large number of small protrusions, and wearing footwear having a large number of small protrusions on the upper surface. In addition, instruments such as a box-shaped device that vibrates a surface provided with a large number of small protrusions and a device in which a large number of rollers are arranged have been proposed.

[0004]

However, the acupressure and the use of the vibrator do not last long due to the lack of hands, and the cost is high if the treatment facility is visited. In addition, although it is easy to step on Aotake, there are drawbacks that the stimulation is insufficient due to only pressing and weak low-cycle tapping, and it is not possible to concentrate and stimulate a specific part. In the case of footwear, it can be used all the time, but it is only a pressing stimulus.

On the other hand, many box-shaped devices that vibrate a surface provided with a large number of small protrusions are provided with a convex portion for the arch on the surface, which is ideal because not only pressing but also vibration and tapping action are added. Is. However, in this type of device, although the position where the foot is placed is fixed, there is a drawback in that the device is displaced due to vibration.

[0006]

Therefore, the present inventor has accomplished the present invention as a result of intensive research in view of the above points, and is characterized in that the foot is immersed. A bottom plate is provided on a portable container body, a bubble ejecting device is housed between the bottom plate and the bottom of the container body, and a bubble ejecting nozzle connected to the bubble ejecting device is protruded from the bottom plate to form a bottom plate. An intermediate plate on which a foot with a plurality of air bubble ejection holes is placed, or an intermediate plate with a plurality of air bubble ejection holes on which the foot is placed and a wall surface of the container body below the intermediate plate A portable container body having a bubble ejecting nozzle and a bubble ejecting device housed in a separate box for connecting the bubble ejecting device, the connecting portion communicating with the bubble ejecting nozzle. On the wall surface of the container body Lies in the fact was.

As used herein, the term "container body" refers to one in which water or hot water is placed to immerse the foot of a human body.
In this case, a medicine or a hot bath may be added.
It is necessary to provide the container body with a plate-like body provided with a plurality of bubble ejection holes for applying bubbles to the soles.
The container body is portable and can be used anywhere. Therefore, casters or the like may be provided. The material of the container may be plastic or aluminum and is not particularly limited. In addition to the cylindrical shape and the prismatic shape, it is preferable that the shape is aesthetically beautiful such as an elliptical shape or a heart shape in consideration of indoor use.

The "bubble ejecting device" is a device for ejecting bubbles into water or hot water contained in the container body. For example, a blower that discharges air or a pump that discharges water is connected to air piping. The bubble ejecting device may be built in the container body or may be a separate structure that is housed in a box and detachable from the container body. When the bubble ejecting device is built in the container body, a bottom plate is provided in the container body to separate the water-filling portion and the space portion, and the bubble ejecting device is housed in the lower space portion. A bubble jetting nozzle is connected to the bubble jetting device so as to project from the bottom plate. Then, the bubbles are ejected from the bubble ejection holes of the intermediate plate provided on the upper portion of the bottom plate. The bubble jetting nozzle and the bubble jetting hole may be directly connected or separated from each other.

The term "connecting part" refers to a part for connecting the bubble ejecting device and the container body to eject air bubbles to the container body when the bubble ejecting device is separate from the container body. In this case, the container body is provided with a bubble ejection nozzle provided on the inner wall surface of the container body, an intermediate plate having a plurality of bubble ejection holes, and a connecting portion, and the bottom plate is not essential. It is preferable that the connecting portion is of a one-touch type in order to facilitate attachment / detachment to / from the bubble ejecting device.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a massage device 1 according to the present invention. This is provided with a bottom plate 3 on the container body 2 and a blower 4 between the bottom plate 3 and the bottom of the container body 2. An intermediate plate 6 having a plurality of bubble ejection holes 5 is provided above the bottom plate 3, and a foot is placed on the intermediate plate 6. The intermediate plate 6 has a plurality of holes 1 in addition to the bubble ejection holes 5.
7 is provided to allow convection of hot water. Further, the bottom plate 3 is provided with a bubble ejecting nozzle 7 connected to the blower 4, and air ejected from the blower 4 is ejected from the bubble ejecting hole 5 of the intermediate plate 6 through the bubble ejecting nozzle 7. Stimulate the soles of the feet.

FIG. 2 shows another example of the massager 1, in which a heater 8 is provided between the bottom plate 3 and the intermediate plate 6. In this example, a water temperature sensor 9 is provided and the heater 8 is controlled so that an arbitrary temperature can be set. The water temperature is approximately 38 ° C to 42 ° C. In this example, the bubble jetting nozzles 7 are provided so as to be branched into six, and the positions thereof are 3 to 6 cm left and right from the center of the main body, and are provided in parallel and symmetrically. Further, by inclining the direction of the nozzle 7 outwardly from the vertical line by 30 ° to 45 °, the jetting pressure of the bubbles is absorbed by the inner wall surface of the container body 2 to prevent the hot water from splashing outside. Furthermore, in this example,
A splash prevention plate 16 is provided on the upper part of the intermediate plate 6 so as to surely prevent the splash of hot water. The shatterproof plate 16 has a shape in which the part where the shin of the leg fits is cut out, and the foot is placed on the intermediate plate 6 and then the lid is closed, so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge. The position where the shatterproof plate 16 is provided may be above or below the molten metal surface. Also, by providing the nozzle 7 in a tilted manner, it is possible to effectively stimulate the depressions and acupoints on the left and right soles even when the feet are immersed in a relaxed state with the legs widened.

FIG. 3 shows a massager 1 provided with a pump 10. This is the same as the above-mentioned embodiment, but a suction nozzle 11 for sucking the hot water in the container is provided in addition to the bubble jetting nozzle 7. Also, pump 1
In the case of 0, the jet flow is simply generated,
It is necessary to connect the air pipe 12 to the bubble jetting nozzle 7. The air pipe 12 may have one end opened to the atmosphere, and when the hot water is discharged from the nozzle 7, the air is drawn in to form so-called jet injection in which bubbles are mixed. Therefore, if a solenoid valve or the like is provided in a part of the air pipe 12, it is possible to switch between only the jet flow and the jet injection.

FIG. 4 shows still another embodiment of the present invention, in which the container body 2 and the blower 4 which is a bubble ejecting device are separately provided. The container body 2 is provided with an intermediate plate 6 having a plurality of bubble ejection holes 5 and a nozzle 7, and a connecting portion 13 on the outer wall surface. Blower 4 is Box 1
4 is provided with a plug 15 which is connected to the connecting portion 13. As described above, since the container body 2 is separate from the bubble jetting device, there is an advantage that the container body 2 can be moved more easily. Furthermore, by connecting the container body 2 and the bubble ejecting device via a hose, the container body 2 can be installed without transmitting noise and vibration of the bubble ejecting device to the container body 2.

[0015]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the massage device according to the present invention can stimulate the nerves to the internal organs by stimulating the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet with bubbles, thereby recovering health and eliminating fatigue. In addition, by pouring hot water at a constant temperature into the container, blood circulation retention in the foot is removed, and circulation of blood circulation throughout the body is promoted. Furthermore, since it promotes blood circulation in the foot and also relaxes muscle tension, it also has the effect of promoting a good night's sleep. With the portable container body, it is possible to massage very easily indoors. It has various effects.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing an embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another example of a massager.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing still another example of the massage device.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view showing still another example of the massage device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Massager 2 Container Main Body 3 Bottom Plate 4 Blower 5 Bubble Ejection Hole 6 Intermediate Plate 7 Bubble Ejection Nozzle 8 Heater 9 Water Temperature Sensor 10 Pump 11 Suction Nozzle 12 Air Piping 13 Connection 14 Box 15 Plug 16 Scatter Prevention Plate 17 Hole

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A bottom plate is provided on a portable container body for dipping a foot, a bubble ejecting device is housed between the bottom plate and the bottom of the container body, and the bubble ejecting from the bottom plate. Project the bubble jet nozzle connected to the device,
A foot massager, characterized in that an intermediate plate, on which a plurality of air bubble ejection holes are provided, is placed on an upper part of the bottom plate and on which a foot is placed. 2. The foot massager according to claim 1, wherein a heater is provided inside the container body. 3. A portable container body provided with an intermediate plate provided with a plurality of bubble ejection holes and on which a foot is placed, and a bubble ejection nozzle provided on a wall surface of the container body below the intermediate plate.
A foot comprising a bubble ejecting device housed in a separate box, for connecting the bubble ejecting device, wherein a connecting portion communicating with the bubble ejecting nozzle is provided on a wall surface of the container body. Department massager. 4. The foot massager according to claim 2, wherein a heater is provided inside the container body.