JPH08215281A - Massage band - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain excellent massage effect based on stretching force of an elastic belt when a massage band is fitted on a knee, etc., by constituting the massage band of a plurality of pressing bodies each with a through hole and the elastic belt inserted into the through holes of these pressing bodies for acting an elastic force on the pressing bodies. CONSTITUTION: A spherical pressing body 1 made of wood has a through hole 1a the inlet and outlet of which are chamfered and the outer diameter of the pressing body is about 3cm and the inner diameter of the through hole 1a is 1cm. In addition, an elastic belt with a round cross-section, especially a rubber belt 2 is made e.g. to have a diameter of 0.8cm and a length of 37cm and a plurality of pressing bodies 1 are inserted through the rubber belt 2 to constitute a massage band. When it is used e.g. when arthralgia of the knee and myalgia are medically treated, the massage band is fitted to the knee and both ends of the rubber belt 2 are bound while a proper elasticity is kept. By walking and running under this condition, a diseased part is finger-pressed in accordance with the movement by a pressing bed 1 receiving the elastic force of the rubber belt 2 to obtain massage effect.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a health appliance, and more particularly to a massage band which is massaged not by acupressure but by elastic force of an elastic band.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various health appliances have been proposed for treating muscle pains, muscle pains, joint pains, etc. of legs and arms.

[0003]

However, in these conventional health appliances, it takes a special treatment time to perform a physical treatment, and the body is restrained for a certain period of time. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a massage band that is not particularly restricted by the treatment time for physical treatment, does not require acupressure, and has an excellent massage effect.

[0004]

Means for solving the problems of the present invention are as follows. 1. A massage band, comprising: a plurality of pressing bodies having through holes; and an elastic band that is inserted into the through holes of the pressing body to apply an elastic force to the pressing body. 2. The plurality of pressing bodies are spheres, ellipsoids, polygons,
The massage band according to the above 1, which is formed of a cylinder, a polygonal cylinder, or a combination thereof. 3. A plurality of spherical, short-axis cylindrical, ellipsoidal or polygonal cross-section pressing bodies having through-holes, one long-axis cylindrical or polygonal cross-section pressing body having through-holes, and penetration of the pressing bodies A massage band including an elastic band that is inserted into the hole and the cylinder to apply an elastic force to the pressing body. 4. A plurality of spherical, short-axis cylindrical, ellipsoidal or polygonal cross-section pressing bodies having through-holes, and one long-axis cylinder or polygonal cross-section having a step on one end of the tapered side hole and through-hole, respectively. A massage comprising: a pressing body having a shape and a through hole; and an elastic band which is inserted into the through hole, the cylinder and the side hole of the pressing body and is retained by the side hole to apply an elastic force to the pressing body. band. 5. The massage band according to the above 1, 3, or 4, wherein the cross section of the through hole is circular, elliptical, rectangular, square or polygonal. 6. The pressing body is wood, synthetic resin, synthetic resin magnetic material,
The massage band according to the above 1, 3, or 4, which is made of an elastic body, an elastic magnetic body, a metal, or a metal magnetic body. 7. The massage band according to the above 1, 3, or 4, wherein the elastic band is made of rubber or spring having a circular cross section or a flat shape. 8. The massage band according to the above 1, 3, or 4, wherein a clasp is attached to at least one end of the elastic band. 9. A massage band in which a plurality of pressing bodies and elastic bands connecting them are integrally formed of rubber. 10. 10. The massage band according to 9 above, wherein the pressing body is a magnetic body.

[0005]

The present invention reduces the elastic force of elastic bands such as rubber and spring
The pressing body can be made to act on the affected part such as the leg or arm to achieve the same effect as the acupressure. Moreover, after wearing, by walking and exercising without being restricted by treatment,
The massage effect can be further enhanced.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is a pressing body, which is made of wood, has a spherical shape, and has one through hole 1a. The entrance and exit of the through hole 1a is chamfered. The spherical pressing body 1 has an outer diameter of 3 cm and the through hole 1a has an inner diameter of 1 cm. 2 is an elastic band with a circular cross section, especially a rubber band, with a diameter of 0.8 cm and a length of 3
It is 7 cm. In the present embodiment, the spherical pressing body 1
7 are inserted in the rubber band 2. In this embodiment, the shape is similar to a bead or a hair tie by which a woman ties the back hair, but the purpose, the configuration, the use and the effect are different from those, and they are not the same.

Next, the mode of use of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, a is an upper cross section of a knee joint of a human leg, and in order to treat joint pain and muscle pain of this knee joint portion, the present embodiment is applied to the affected area, and both ends of the rubber band 2 are appropriately applied. It is bound with elasticity.

In this embodiment, since seven spherical pressing members 1 are slidably inserted into the rubber band 2, after the rubber band 2 is bound, the pressing member 1 is appropriately moved to cause pain. Can be applied to the affected area. In this example, after being tied to the affected area, it is possible to walk and run freely. In fact, by moving around in such a way, the painful muscle or muscle responds to the movement, and the rubber band The pressing bodies 1 that have received the elastic force of 2 locally act on each other and apply rubber pressure other than finger pressure to heal pain in the affected area.

Since this embodiment can be worn under a trepan or the like, by performing an exercise that causes muscle pain, myalgia or joint pain while wearing this embodiment, On the contrary, the muscle pain or joint pain can be cured. In addition, the present embodiment can exert a healing effect more than when it is put on and rested by walking around the house or walking up and down stairs in daily life. In the present embodiment, when this is worn on a leg and walking, the elastic restoring action of rubber causes
It has the effect of lifting the legs, and has the secondary effect of improving walking.

In this embodiment, due to the elastic force of rubber,
Although the legs are tightened, there is no hemostatic effect because the entire circumference of the legs is not tightened like the tourniquet of a sphygmomanometer.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, since 1 and 2 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. Three
Is a cylindrical pressing body made of wood, and the inlet and outlet of the cylindrical through hole 3a is chamfered. The pressing body 3 has a length of 10 cm, an outer diameter of 2.5 cm, and an inner diameter of 1.2 cm. In this embodiment, one cylindrical pressing body 3 and five spherical pressing bodies 1 are inserted through the rubber band 2.

Next, the mode of use of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this figure, this embodiment is fastened to the upper part a of the knee joint of a human leg, as in the first embodiment. In this case, the cylindrical pressing body 3 is applied to the back side of the knee joint, and the spherical pressing body 1 is applied to the front and side surfaces of the knee joint.

In this embodiment, since the pressing body 1 has a spherical shape, it has a function of locally hitting a muscle or the like to press it, and since the pressing body 3 has a long-axis cylindrical shape,
It has a linear pressing action, and has the effect of crossing muscles and the like and not coming off the contact muscles. This embodiment has both the local pressing action and the linear pressing action, and exerts a massage effect having a different taste from that of the first embodiment.
The present embodiment is effective for applying the long-axis cylindrical pressing body 3 to the pain-free region and the spherical pressing body 1 to the painful affected area for treatment. The pressing body 3 serves as a base for the pressing action of the plurality of pressing bodies 1. In addition, the effects described in the first embodiment are used in this embodiment.

Next, a modified example of the pressing body will be described with reference to FIG. Regarding the shape of the pressing body, the spherical pressing body 1 having a local pressing action and the long-axis cylindrical pressing body 3 having a linear pressing action have been described in the above embodiments. As for the shape of the pressing body, in addition to this, as shown in FIG. 5A, a short cylindrical shape, that is, a spherical pressing body 1 is used.
It may have a length that is similar to that of individual pieces. According to this modification, the number of pressing bodies is small, and it is possible to perform a wider pressing action than the spherical pressing body 1 of the first embodiment.

The pressing body 5 shown in FIG. 5B is an ellipsoid having a through hole, and even in this shape, a soft pressing action intermediate between local pressing and wide area pressing can be performed.

FIG. 5C shows a polygonal pressing body 6 having an octagonal cross section. The pressing body 6 may have not only a circular cross section but also a polygonal cross section as in this modification. The flat surface part fits the body and does not come off.

FIG. 5D shows that the through hole 7a of the pressing body 7 has a rectangular cross section. in this way,
When the through hole 7a of the pressing body 7 has a rectangular cross section, a flat rubber band is used. With a flat rubber band, it is possible to use a clasp such as a buckle, which has been conventionally used for watch bands, shoulder bands, belts, etc., length adjusting metal fittings, etc. at one end, both ends or the center of the rubber band. It becomes easier to install. In this case, part of the rubber band may be cloth or leather, or part of the rubber band may be reinforced with cloth or leather. Note that these clasps can also be used for the rubber band 2 having a circular cross section shown in the above-mentioned embodiment.

The various pressing bodies 4 to 7 shown in FIG. 5, including the pressing bodies 1 and 2, are used in combination as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 to utilize their different functions and functions. The treatment effect is different.

In the above embodiment, the material of the pressing bodies 1 and 3 is wood, but the pressing body used in the present invention is not limited to wood, but synthetic resin, synthetic resin magnetic material, and elastic material. A body, an elastic magnetic body, a metal, or a metal magnetic body can be used. In particular, when a magnetic material is used, the healing effect is improved as in the public health appliances.

In the above embodiment, the rubber band 2 is exemplified as the elastic band, but the elastic band may be a spring.

In the above embodiment, the pressing body and the elastic band are separately formed, but the pressing body and the elastic band may be integrally formed of the elastic body. In this case, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the elastic band 2 may be inserted into the pressing body 3 by forming it with an elastic body, and the cylindrical pressing body 3 may be a separate body. On the other hand, one solid pressing body 3 is formed of an elastic body together with the elastic band 2, and the pressing body 1 having a plurality of through holes 1a is formed as a separate body. May be inserted.

In the above embodiment, the elastic band is formed of an elastic band throughout the entire length. However, a part of the elastic band may be cloth or leather.

In the above embodiment, the massage band for the leg is illustrated, but if the whole is made small, it is applied to the arm, and if the whole is made large, it is applied to the waist.

In the above embodiment, in the type in which the elastic band is inserted through the pressing body, the number of pressing bodies can be increased or decreased according to the mode of use.

Next, the elastic band retaining means will be described. It has been described above that the clasp, which is one of the locking means, can have a conventional structure.
The locking means having a simple structure will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 8 denotes a long-axis cylindrical pressing body having a shape similar to that of the pressing body 3 shown in the second embodiment, and the elastic band 2 is provided on the side surface of the pressing body 3.
Is provided with a side hole 8a having a rectangular portion into which the through hole is inserted and a taper portion continuous with the rectangular portion, and the step 8 is formed at one end of the through hole.
b is provided.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7, one end of the elastic band 2 is machined so as to be retained by the step 8b, and the other end of the elastic band 2 is projected outside from the side hole 8a. After the elastic band 2 is properly tensioned, the elastic band 2 is hung on the taper portion of the side hole 8a and bent into a U shape, and the elastic band 2 is held by this taper part by its elasticity. To ensure that the elastic band 2 is locked to the taper portion, a hump 2a may be provided on the elastic band 2 as shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows a clasp 9 of a simple structure. As for the clasp, as described above, the conventional clasp can be used. However, since the elastic band of the present invention has an expansion / contraction force, the expansion / contraction force is utilized as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The locking means can also be simplified. The stopper plate 9 shown in FIG. 9 is one of them. Locking pieces 9a having a number of serrations in the length direction are provided so as to be slidable on the long sides on both sides of the rectangular frame. One end of the elastic band 2 is fastened to one of the short sides of the frame of the clasp 9, and the other end of the elastic band 2 is inserted into the frame on the other of the short sides of the frame. There is. And the elastic band 2
In order to lock the other end of the elastic band 2 to the stopper 9, the elastic band 2 is appropriately pulled by holding the stopper 9, and the stopper piece 9a is applied to the elastic band 2. The engaging piece 9a bites into the jagged edges and the short sides of the frame to engage the engaging piece. In order to secure this locking action more reliably, it is sufficient to form a jagged inside the short side of the frame.

[0028]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention applies elastic force of elastic bands such as rubber and spring to a diseased part such as legs, arms, and hips by using a pressing body so that muscles, muscles, joints and the like can be applied like finger pressure. I can heal the pain. Moreover, after wearing, by walking and exercising without being restrained by treatment like shiatsu,
The massage effect can be further enhanced. Since the pressing bodies are arranged at intervals, there is no hemostatic effect even when they are always worn.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the use of Example I.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a mode diagram of the use of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a modified example of the pressing body.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another modification of the pressing body.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a mode of use of the pressing body shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a modification of the elastic band.

FIG. 9: A clasp and its usage diagram

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 spherical pressing body 1a, 7a through hole 2 rubber band 3, 4 cylindrical pressing body 5 elliptical pressing body 6 polygonal pressing body 7 pressing body 8 having rectangular through hole 8 side pressing body 8a side Hole 8b Step 9 Stopper 9a Locking piece

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A massage band comprising a plurality of pressing bodies having through holes, and an elastic band which is inserted into the through holes of the pressing body to exert an elastic force on the pressing bodies. 2. The massage band according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of pressing bodies are spherical bodies, ellipsoidal bodies, polygonal bodies, cylinders or polygonal cylinders, or a combination thereof. 3. A plurality of spherical, short-axis cylindrical, ellipsoidal or polygonal cross-section pressing bodies having through holes, and one long-axis cylindrical or polygonal cross-section pressing body having through holes. A massage band, comprising: an elastic band that is inserted into the through hole and the cylinder of the pressing body to apply an elastic force to the pressing body. 4. A plurality of spherical, short-axis cylindrical, ellipsoidal, or polygonal cross-section pressing bodies having through holes, and one major axis having a step at one end of each of the tapered side holes and the through holes. A pressing body having a cylindrical shape or a polygonal cross-section and having a through hole, and an elastic band which is inserted into the through hole, the cylinder and the side hole of the pressing body and is retained by the side hole to exert an elastic force on the pressing body. And a massage band consisting of. 5. The massage band according to claim 1, 3, or 4, wherein the cross section of the through hole is circular, elliptical, rectangular, square, or polygonal. 6. The massage band according to claim 1, wherein the pressing body is made of wood, synthetic resin, synthetic resin magnetic body, elastic body, elastic magnetic body, metal, or metal magnetic body. . 7. The massage band according to claim 1, 3, or 4, wherein the elastic band is made of rubber or a spring having a circular cross section or a flat cross section. 8. A massage band according to claim 1, 3 or 4, wherein a clasp is attached to at least one end of the elastic band. 9. A massage band in which a plurality of pressing bodies and elastic bands connecting them are integrally formed of rubber. 10. The massage band according to claim 9, wherein the pressing body is made of a magnetic material.