JPS5832777A - Remote infrared irradiating and treating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a treatment device that irradiates far infrared rays to acupuncture points in the human body.

Wavelength approximately 0.75m5 in the infrared and electromagnetic spectrum
% 1 myin, ie radiation with a wavelength longer than visible red light and shorter than microwaves. Infrared rays have all the same properties as visible light, such as interference, polarization, and refraction.
above).

Regarding the chemical effects of infrared rays, infrared rays have less energy than other radiation rays (ultraviolet images, visible rays), so generally the extent to which they contribute to photochemical reactions is smaller than that of ultraviolet rays and visible rays. However, depending on the target material, many materials have unique absorption in the infrared region, especially in the far infrared region, and this is especially seen in many M-type materials.

It is already known that when irradiated with infrared rays that match this absorption, the atoms, atomic groups, and groups that make up the molecules of the substance violently undergo abnormal movement, causing heat generation or, in some cases, polymerization. .

Regarding heating effects, infrared rays are well absorbed by most substances, so they are used to heat objects. In the case of far-infrared rays, in particular, they penetrate deep into the skin of the human body and are absorbed into heat, making them suitable for heating purposes that warm the body from within.

In such cases, heat is not transferred, but is absorbed as light and becomes heat.

Furthermore, regarding the depth of penetration, far-infrared rays have stronger penetration than ultraviolet rays and visible rays, and this is generally stronger as the wavelength becomes longer. Infrared 2-therapy has already been widely used for thermotherapy that takes advantage of the above-mentioned absorption heat effect and this deep penetration effect, and aims to create hyperemia in the irradiated area and have therapeutic effects such as analgesia and promotion of absorption of inflammatory pathological products. It is known that

Therefore, treatment methods using infrared rays are expected to have the deep penetration power of infrared rays and the thermal effect of heating, but most of the irradiation is done with infrared lamps, and since the light passes through glass, the long wavelength portion is The irradiation area is localized, but compared to the whole body, it is localized and relatively wide.

On the other hand, since ancient times, in Oriental medicine, there have been what are called acupuncture points on each surface of the human body, and these acupuncture points are believed to be the path through which diseases of the internal organs appear as pathological mutations on each surface of the human body. , by stimulating acupuncture points connected by predetermined meridian lines with acupuncture, moxibustion, or acupressure, etc.
It is known to cure diseases of the internal organs that exist on the meridian lines, and also to eliminate pathological mutations that appear on various surfaces of the human body.

The present inventors discovered that it is effective to treat diseases by irradiating far-infrared rays only to specific narrow areas called ``acupoints'' (3-), which are commonly called ``acupoints''. He invented a device that irradiates a very limited part of the surface of the human body with a beam of light through a radiation window.

That is, the present invention includes a box in which a radiation window is formed in an abutting portion on one side, a far-infrared radiator provided inside the box, a reflector that reflects far-infrared rays, and a far-infrared ray radiator that emits radiation from the far-infrared rays. This is a far-infrared irradiation treatment device characterized by comprising a device for adjusting the energy generated by the far-infrared rays.

Next, embodiments of the apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 22 denotes a skin-contacting part, in which a far-infrared radiator is mounted inside a box 3 having a radiation window 6 formed on the negative side. A contact portion 4 is provided adjacent to and around the radiation window 6,
Since this contact portion 4 comes into direct contact with the human body, it is constructed of a flexible cushioning material. In the figure, 5 is an electric wire leading to the power source.

The reflector 2 is used to converge the infrared rays emitted from the radiator 1 and radiate it as a single beam from the radiation window 6. Most of the light emitted from the side surface of the body l is emitted in a direction perpendicular to the side surface, and this becomes a light flux a that is emitted in a direction perpendicular to the emission window 6 by the reflecting mirror of the conical part. Also, the light emitted from the spherical part at the top of the radiator is a beam perpendicular to the spherical surface, but the radiation window 6
The radius of the sphere is set so that it falls within the size of .

The reflector is made of aluminum, gold, or gold-plated plate, which reflects long-wavelength far-infrared rays well.

Materials other than those mentioned above can also be used as long as they reflect far infrared rays well.

Infrared light emitted from the radiator 1 is focused by the reflector 2 and emitted as a luminous flux from the circular radiation window 6. The size of this radiation window 6 must be below a certain size for the purpose of treatment. i.e. 5 cm g 'F3 ms
It is on n jd.

The far-infrared radiator 1 is made of a very small cylindrical or disc-shaped special metal oxide (ceramic).

In the case of a cylindrical shape, a diameter between 3 mm and 20 thm is preferred. Its diameter and length are determined by the shape of the reflecting mirror, the size of the radiation window 6, etc. When heated, special metal oxides emit long-wavelength infrared rays from their surfaces. In the case of a cylindrical shape, heating is performed by inserting a resistance heating element such as a nichrome wire inside the cylinder. In order to increase the depth of the radiated infrared rays, it is necessary to select a special metal oxide composition that can be radiated in the same long wavelength range as possible. Furthermore, since the lower the surface temperature of the radiator l, the longer the wavelength, it is designed to be between 200°C and 80°C. It is preferable that the surface of the radiator be finished as smoothly as possible. Note that the radiator is manufactured by thermal spraying or sintering.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a cylindrical radiator. The radiator 1 has a nichrome wire 8 inside a ceramic 7 formed and sintered into a cylindrical shape made of 4 Ti manganese oxide, 5 Ti titanium oxide, 2 Ti barium titanate, 60% aluminum oxide, and 10 Ti feldspar.
is built in, and a part of the ceramic 7 is placed in the base 10 as a filler 9.
It is made by being fixed in place. Both ends of the nichrome wire 8 are connected to the socket 6 through lead wires. Diameter (D) of this ceramic
6%, length l is ]2%, f=1%. This radiator 1
It can be attached to and removed from the socket by the spiral provided on the base.

18 is the electric current section, 19 is the transformer, 20 is the rotary changeover switch, and 2] is the fuse, which extracts the 100V primary current to the three secondary sides of 3V, 2V, and 1.5V. . This secondary voltage is connected to a nichrome wire built into the radiator in contact with the skin, and conversion of the secondary voltage is performed by a rotary switch. At the radiator surface temperature,
The relationship between the secondary voltage and surface temperature of the transformer is as follows.

3■...Mho℃, 2V...130℃, 1.5V...
・90°C In this case, only the intensity control was explained, but it goes without saying that equipment such as timer equipment or automatic switching equipment, which is generally known for this type of electrical equipment, can also be applied to this device. . □ Figure 1 shows a case where a reflecting mirror is used as a means for focusing the far infrared rays of the radiator 1, but it is also possible to change the shape of the radiator 1 itself and use the mirror auxiliary to focus the far infrared rays. You can also do it. An example is given below.

The nichrome wire 14- is a refractory 215 as a support.

FIG. 3(b) shows the case where the radiation surface of the radiator 1 is concave, and FIG. 3(c) shows the case where the radiation surface of the radiator 1 is convex. FIG. 3) shows the case where the surface of the radiator 1 is extremely small. The heater is omitted in the drawings of FIGS. 3(b) and 3(c). Figure C is an enlarged view of a part of the heater in Figure 3). 17 is a nichrome wire, ]6 is a ceramic.

In this way, the shape of the radiator and the shape of the reflector must be set so that they can efficiently emit infrared light. This emitted light flux is irradiated onto the surface of the human body from the radiation window 6. The irradiated light beam is not irradiated to any arbitrary place on the surface of the human body, but is irradiated to a specific narrow place called a “cup”. It is similar to the "acupoint" used in low frequency stimulation and magnetic therapy. Also, in terms of deep power, it is similar to Hake, and in terms of its warming effect, it has some effects similar to Kyu and Attukiyu. In Oriental medicine, the "acupoint" is 2c from the inner skin cultivation.
It is said to be at position rn. Therefore, the irradiated far-infrared rays must reach 2 to 3c+n from the skin with a narrow cross section.

To explain how to use the device of the present invention, place the skin-contacting part on the acupuncture point corresponding to the disease so that the center of the radiation window is located at the acupuncture point.

Since the points located in the center of the body are located symmetrically, except for the "" point, two points in contact with the skin are normally used and energized at the same time.In the case of the "point" in the center, only one point is used. If the skin contact part is placed on the body, it may be placed over clothing.

Since the treatment device of the present invention is equipped with a projection mechanism consisting of a radiator, a reflector, and a radiation window, by appropriately combining these, the irradiation surface within the skin is limited to a narrow circular area with a diameter of 4 crn or less. 9- ■The luminous flux expands significantly at a depth of 2 to 5 cr++ from the skin, not at the skin surface, making it difficult to see. Since the surface temperature of the radiator is limited to between 80' and 200[deg.] C., it is possible to increase the amount of light with a long wavelength. Since the radiator is made of a special metal oxide, it can efficiently emit infrared rays in the long wavelength range.

The therapeutic device of the present invention has the following features.

1. There is no stimulation such as acupuncture, swelling, low frequency stimulation, etc.

2 It is easy to freely and quickly change the strength.

3 Can be used sustainably. - I can sleep with the irradiation all night.

4. No konseki remains from Oshima, Karasu, Tsuto, or anything else.

5. No high fever, smoke, sound, or vibration.

6. Compact and lightweight.

76. There is no need to harm others.

8 Can be used while watching TV, reading, or doing other things.

-]O- 9. It can irradiate through clothing, so there is no need to be naked.

10 Low energy consumption (e.g. voltage, current) and no danger.

1] The lifespan is extremely long because the heating temperature of the radiator is low.

In addition, conventional infrared therapy has a so-called thermal effect, that is, warms the body to increase the therapeutic effect, so the irradiation is over a wide range, but the treatment device of the present invention stimulates so-called "acupoints" with a beam of far-infrared light ( This is mainly due to molecular absorption),
As a result, the irradiation range for curing diseases related to pressure points is limited.

Since the conventional method uses an infrared lamp, the wavelength is in a significantly shorter wavelength range than that obtained by heating the special metal oxide used in the present invention at a relatively low temperature. The wavelength ranges are different.

The present invention uses long-wavelength infrared rays (
A beam of light (far infrared rays) is applied to these acupuncture points to produce various stimulations with the profound power of long wavelength infrared rays, such as stimulation due to activation at the molecular level by absorbing far infrared rays, stimulation due to heat due to self-heating generated during absorption, etc. Depending on the acupuncture point,
It is extremely effective in curing various diseases such as hari, cough, etc.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a partial cross-sectional explanatory diagram of the treatment device according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional explanatory diagram of the radiator, and Fig. 3 (a), (b), (c), and ii) are other parts of the radiator. It is a cross-sectional explanatory view of '4+mouth 1 yo 3f-39 (Ino fake six bodies, jaP, %-kiss yellow snout, Figure 5 is in Figure 3). 1... Radiator 2... Reflector 3... Box 4... Contact part 5... Electric wire
6... Radiation window 7... Ceramic 8...
- Nichrome wire 9... Filler 10... Base 11° - Socket 12... Circular ceramic 13J7... Nichrome wire 14... Refractory 15.
...Support 16...Ceramic 18...
・Power supply 19...Transformer 20...Rotary switch 21...Fuzutsutsuchi 22...
・Skin contact part 13-in field ii 'f1

Claims (1)

[Claims] A box with an irradiation window formed in the abutting part on one side, and ζ inside this box.
A far-infrared irradiation treatment device comprising a far-infrared ray radiator split into two, a reflector that reflects the far-infrared rays, and a device that adjusts the energy emitted from the infrared ray radiator.