JPS594651Y2 - Warm compress equipment - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] The present invention relates to a hot compress device.

A treatment method in which a part of the body is covered with a cloth or the like and thermal stimulation is applied is known as the onan method.

There are two types of hot bean paste methods: wet hot bean paste and dry hot bean paste. Compared to dry hot bean paste, moist hot bean paste is more commonly used because it softens the muscle tissue of the affected area and has a higher therapeutic effect. .

This moist compress method involves soaking a towel or flannel in hot water or a warm medicinal solution, wringing it out, and applying it to the affected area.Wrap the compress with oiled paper, waterproof paper, rubber cloth, etc., and then wrap a bandage over that to warm up the temperature. is maintained.

However, as the temperature of the compress decreases over time, the above-mentioned treatment must be repeated many times, and this treatment is quite troublesome and cannot be done by one person, especially when treating the arms, hands, etc.

In order to solve this drawback, we added an impregnable material to the sheet heating element, which is made by connecting lead wires and airtightly covering the sheet heating element with a waterproof insulating material, and added an impregnating material on top of the sheet heating element to make it more breathable. A hot compress device coated with C.I. has been proposed (Utility Model Application No. 49-29790).

However, this warm compressor has the following drawbacks.

(b) Since the impregnated material that is the main body of a warm compress always comes into contact with the body through a breathable sheet, it can only be used as an indirect warm compress, and from the perspective of physical therapy treatment, it is difficult to completely treat the diseased area. It cannot be used as a warm compress.

In particular, with synthetic resin sheets that have ventilation holes, moisture can only escape through the ventilation holes, so you cannot expect a perfect warm compress.

(b) Only one side can be used at any time, and since the breathable sheet is integrated with the heating element, there is a problem with durability.

(c) Since the temperature control device is in direct contact with the impregnated material, there is a risk of electrical leakage due to the structure.

The present invention solves these shortcomings and provides a hot compress device that is a complete warm compress and has durability.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail based on the drawings.

Reference number 1 is a water-absorbing mat for warming a part of the body, and the outside of a core material 11 such as a sponge is covered with a towel fabric 12. Anything is fine.

The mat 1 is kept warm by an electric heater 2.

The electric heater 2 has a built-in planar heating element 13. The heating element 13 is made of a heat-resistant silicone rubber coated heater wire, and is repeatedly folded and arranged in a planar shape between linen cloths 9. 13, a constant temperature device 4 for keeping the temperature constant, for example a thermostat, and a temperature fuse 5 as a safety device.
are connected in series, and the constant temperature device 4 operates at 55° C., and is designed to cut off the current when the temperature exceeds this temperature.

The heating element 13, linen cloth 9, constant temperature device 4, and temperature fuse 5 are covered with a waterproof sheet 8 such as vinyl chloride sheet 1.

The electric heater 2 is sometimes used by wrapping it around the arm, etc., so it is flexible enough to be wrapped around the arm, etc., and a fixing device 3 such as a hook and loop fastener is attached to the arm, etc. so that it can be easily fixed. It is being

Next, how to use the present invention will be explained.

First, the mat 1 is soaked in warm water or a medicinal solution, then gently squeezed to remove the water, and then applied to the affected area.

An electric heater 2 is applied from above to keep it warm.

If the affected area is an arm or leg, wrap the electric heater 2 around the fixture 3.
Fix it with.

(Effects of the invention) (a) In this invention, the mat and the electric heater are formed separately and independently, so both the mat and the electric heater can be used on both sides, so they are more durable than those that can only be used on one side. Moreover, since the mat and electric heater are separate parts, even if one is damaged, only the damaged one needs to be replaced.

(b) Since the entire surface of the mat containing the poultice solution comes in direct contact with the body, it can be used as a perfect warm compress for the diseased area from the viewpoint of physical therapy treatment, and a therapeutic effect can be expected.

(c) The outside of the electric heater is covered with a waterproof sheet, so there is no need to worry about electrical leakage, and there is also a constant temperature device that keeps the temperature constant, so there is no risk of burns. It is flexible enough to be wrapped around the arms, etc., so it is convenient as a warm compress for the arms, etc.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the mat and electric heater in a separated state, Fig. 2 is a usage state diagram,
3 is a sectional view of the mat, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the internal structure of the electric heater, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG. 4. 1: Mat, 2: Electric heater, 4: Constant temperature device, 8: Waterproof sheet.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] In a hot compress device equipped with a planar heating element, which has water absorbency and flexibility and is used to warm the body as a warm compress; and a planar electric heater 2 that warms the mat 1; the mat 1 and the electric heater 2 are formed separately and independently, and the mat 1 and the electric heater 2 are flexible enough to be wrapped around an arm or the like. A hot compress appliance characterized in that the electric heater 2 is covered on the outside with a waterproof sheet 8 and is equipped with a constant temperature device 4 for keeping the temperature constant.