JPS6190661A - Water stream type body beauty and health promoting medical method and apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention is particularly applicable to slimming and beauty treatments, which have attracted a great deal of nausea not only among young women but also among middle-aged and older people, regardless of gender, in recent years. Regarding the technology related to the therapy and the equipment used to implement the therapy, in more detail, we will introduce a completely new water flow type slimming beauty health promotion that is extremely effective not only for slimming beauty but also for health promotion. This was done with the aim of providing a therapy and a device suitable for carrying out the therapy.

[Conventional technology]

Since ancient times, maintaining a slim and well-proportioned body line has been a top concern for all women, and for this reason, young women who tend to be obese, in addition to restricting their diet, have taken to jogging and other beauty treatments. However, this basic weight loss therapy is extremely difficult both physically and mentally, so the effort is long-lasting. In most cases, you will not be able to get the desired effect because you will not be able to do it without doing it, and even if you are successful in losing weight, it will upset your nutritional balance, causing rough skin and harming your health. It also tends to have a negative impact on mental health.

Recently, many people, not only women but also busy middle-aged and older businessmen, are becoming obese due to lack of exercise and over-nutrition. Not only is it a cause of adult diseases, but the reason for this is that in Europe and America, obese businessmen are said to be incapable of becoming top 7 players, and it has become a social problem. Slimming therapy has become a matter of great interest to people in the low-income class. For such people, basic weight loss treatments such as dietary restrictions and exercise as described above are extremely difficult both physically and mentally, and not only because they are extremely busy people. Therefore, its continued implementation is even more difficult.

Therefore, in recent years, various new slimming therapies other than the above-mentioned basic slimming therapies have been proposed, such as those described below, and have already been implemented in private beauty salons, clinics, and the like.

(a) Paraffin pack method: Paraffin is applied to local areas such as the lower back and thighs to increase sweating.

(b) Pine surge method: Massage the fat in local areas such as the lower back and thighs to promote its decomposition and excretion (metabolism).

(1) Fat pinching method: Uses special enzymes to thoroughly massage local areas such as the waist and thighs to loosen fat and promote its metabolism.

[1] Infrared irradiation method: Far-infrared rays are irradiated to local areas such as the waist and thighs to promote sweating and fat metabolism.

(e) Ion projection method: ion beams are projected onto local areas such as the waist and thighs to promote fat metabolism.

(Force) Ultrasonic projection method: Promotes fat metabolism by projecting ultrasonic waves to local areas such as the waist and thighs.

(g) Warm air jet method: A jet of warm air is projected onto localized areas such as the waist and thighs to promote sweating and fat metabolism with heat and vibration.

(ri) Low-frequency vibration method: By applying electrically generated low-frequency vibrations to local areas such as the lower back and thighs, artificial muscle movement is performed to promote muscle development and fat consumption.

(k) Lymph line stimulation method: Stimulating the lymph lines with pine surge, etc. to promote lymph secretion and promote fat metabolism.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

However, in the various conventional methods described above, in each case, the patient is lying on a bed next to the trainer in charge of the treatment, and only a local part of the body is subjected to pine surgery. Alternatively, because the patient is coated with a chemical-like substance, or given electrical stimulation using a device, the recipient falls into a psychological state as if he or she was being treated for a disease. It has been pointed out that it is inevitable that the drug will be used as a substitute, or that there will be a feeling of anxiety about the presence or absence of side effects or other harmful effects. Furthermore, although all of these conventional methods seem to be quite effective in terms of slimming, they do not seem to be of much benefit in improving health or increasing physical strength, and furthermore, Since at least one trainer or instructor must perform the treatment all the time, it is extremely inefficient and has the disadvantage that the treatment cost is extremely high.

In addition, especially for middle-aged businessmen, all of these conventional methods have a strong psychological resistance due to embarrassment and are extremely difficult to implement.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention was made based on a novel idea and the results of many experimental research studies to confirm its effectiveness. Of course, it can be expected to have great effects in many other aspects such as improving health and increasing physical strength, and there are no adverse effects such as side effects, and anyone can easily perform it without feeling any psychological anxiety. Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion therapy that requires very little burden on trainers and instructors (and is inexpensive), and a device that can suitably carry out the therapy.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, as its first invention, generates a water flow around a patient located in a treatment tank with a flow velocity in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the height direction of the patient, We propose a water stream slimming beauty and health promotion therapy characterized by applying the water stream directly and continuously to the treated person, and as a second invention, at least one treated person and a mechanism for generating in the treatment tank a water flow having a flow velocity in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the height direction of the person to be treated who is to be placed in the treatment tank. This paper proposes a water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device that is characterized by:

[Effect]

First, the results of an experiment conducted by employing the method of the present invention using the above-mentioned characteristic means and the results of a questionnaire survey of subjects will be explained.

This experiment and investigation were conducted in a recirculation water tank for hydrodynamic testing at West Japan Fluid Engineering Co., Ltd., and are still continuing today, but here we will describe the results for about a month after the data analysis was completed. .

[1] Overview of experimental equipment The experiment was conducted using a vertical circulation type recirculation water tank shown in Fig. 2. In this circulation water tank, a circulation channel B is placed vertically on a base A that is erected on the ground, and inside the lower channel (duct) of the circulation channel B, there are A pair of impellers C1C for generating flow velocity are provided, and in the upper horizontal flow path portion of the circulation flow path B, a measuring section E (length x width x water depth -5.3 m x 2.0 m) with a rectangular cross section having a free water surface is provided. 0m
X1.0-1.5m) is formed. This measurement part E
There are transparent observation windows on the bottom wall and left and right side walls respectively.
・ is provided. In addition, rectifying devices and flow velocity equalizing devices such as a corner G, punch tomecle H, honeycomb plate [etc. A surface flow accelerator J is provided in the measurement section E, and the measurement section E is configured to generate a uniform linear flow with an extremely highly uniform flow velocity. Note that the flow velocity of the linear flow flowing through the measuring section E is determined by the electric motor K that rotationally drives the pair of left and right flow velocity generating impellers C1C.

By adjusting the rotation speed of K, the speed can be changed from a minimum of 0.05 m/sec to a maximum of 2.0 m/s while maintaining its uniformity.
It is configured to be arbitrarily adjustable and controllable between ec and ec. Further, L and L are bubble removal Vil.

The upstream side of the measurement section E is always partitioned off by the honeycomb plate l as described above, but in normal conditions when conducting precision fluid dynamics tests such as ship performance tests, the most downstream section is normally partitioned off. It is assumed to be in an open state with nothing installed, and nothing other than the test object is installed inside it, but when conducting this experiment, the plan view and As shown in the vertical cross-sectional view, the most downstream part of the measuring part E has an upper end side that allows the water flow to pass through but prevents the subject X from being washed away and also serves as a temporary backrest for the subject X. An inclined perforated plate M is provided that is inclined toward the downstream side, and a staircase N for ascending and descending the subject X is provided on the side of the measurement section E.
At the upper front part of the belt, there is a strap P that the subject X can directly hold on to, or a strap P that the subject X can hold on to, or a belt P that supports the waist of the subject X. A fixed bar Q is provided.

(2) Overview of the subjects Subjects X consisted of three women (hereinafter, each subject
．． Subject Xi and Subject X) were in charge of this. In addition, in this experiment, subjects X1゜Xi and Xi were all women who were relatively young and did not have extreme obesity tendencies, but after that, subjects who were older and had a greater tendency to obesity were selected and further tests were conducted. Experiments are continuing.

Each subject x+, X4. The key points before the Xz experiment are as follows.

[1] Subject X+ (18 years old, healthy) Height: 1
59.0cm Weight: 62.5kg Waist: 71. Ocm thigh circumference: 60. Ocm (2) Subject X1 (19 years old, healthy) Height: 154. Ocm Weight: 57.6kg Waist: 68. Ocm Thigh circumference: 58.6cm (3) Subject Xs (34 years old [l! Kang) Height:
155.0cm Weight: 54.5kg Waist: 70. Or, m thigh circumference: 51. Ocm Furthermore, among these three subjects X +, X z, and X s, subject x3 is an expert in physical education physiology.
The experiment was conducted in such a way that these three subjects instructed two other subjects X, , XZ, and also served as subjects themselves.

(3) Experimental method First, before starting the experiment, each subject X+, Xt
Verbally confirm whether Xx is feeling well or not, measure their blood pressure, etc., check their health status,
The needle side and record the weight of each person. Note that measurements and records around the waist and thighs are performed approximately every week. Also, experiments are not conducted on holidays.

Next, a water flow controlled at a predetermined flow rate is generated in the measurement section E of the recirculation water tank, which corresponds to the treatment tank in the present invention, and the three test subjects X l+ , X 3, simultaneously enter the water tank in a standing position in the water flow in the measurement section E, and hold onto the hanging skin 0 or the fixed bar Q while facing upstream, respectively, or hold onto the fixed bar Q. By supporting the lower back with the fixed belt P..., so as not to be swept away by the water current, or alternatively, by leaning against the inclined perforated plate M, the patient can continue to hold back for a predetermined period of time. do. In other words, training is carried out in which a water jet is applied to the subject's entire body from the neck down continuously over a predetermined period of time.

After completing the water treatment, the treatment tank (
Each subject X coming out of measurement section E) 1. X t, X
In addition to checking their health status by measuring their blood pressure, etc., each person reveals and records their mood and other things they notice.

In this experiment, we simply asked the students to hold back while receiving a stream of water from the front, but we then changed the direction of their bodies so that the sides and back of their bodies were exposed to the stream, and we also asked them to hold back while receiving a stream of water from the front. In addition, he continues to experiment with various variations, such as lifting his legs, bending his knees, walking underwater, and twisting his body.

Additionally, as a precaution, no dietary restrictions or other weight loss treatments were used during this experiment.

(4) Experimental conditions [1] Experimental period: 1 month (August to September) (2) Number of experiments: 1 time/day (3) Experimental time: 30 minutes on average Once, however, in consideration of the subject's fatigue due to inexperience, the experiment was completed in a relatively short time at the beginning of the experiment, and the time was increased as the days went on.

(4) Water temperature...always! (Average 29℃) (5) '
/jn continuous...0.6~1.6m/sec However,
In consideration of subject fatigue due to inexperience, the flow rate was set low at the beginning of the experiment, and the flow rate was increased over time.In addition, the flow rate was kept relatively low overall at the beginning of the experiment, and the flow rate was increased as the days went by. .

(5) Experimental results [1] Visual observation results Each subject x 1°X! When the state of X3 was observed, the following remarkable phenomena were observed.

(a) When the flow velocity is increased to about 1.9 m/sec or more, each subject You can clearly see that X* is trying his best not to be swept away by the current.

From this, it appears that the effect on the subject is The kinetic energy of water flow is More exercise than expected for test subjects It turns out that it is having an effect.

[B) When the flow velocity is increased to about 1.2 m/sec or more, the sagging parts of the hips and thighs of each subject X+, , and become wrinkled.

From this situation, it appears that the surface of the subject's body The water flow acting directly on the subject's body surface Matusa that is bigger than expected compared to the surface It exerts a powerful effect and is also convenient. In particular, the pine surge effect of the body Soft areas, i.e. lower back and thighs In areas with a lot of subcutaneous fat such as the buttocks and buttocks What is given intensively to I understand.

(2) Measurement results Next, each subject X during the experiment period (1 month)
+ , X z, X x weight, waist.

Graphs showing the daily measurement results of the thigh circumference are shown in Figure 5 (A), [B], and [C].

As you can see from this graph, subject X+.

Xt, Xyu all change day by day in terms of weight, waist, and thigh circumference! It has decreased to level III.

In addition, the standard value shown by the dashed-two dotted line in the figure is based on the following calculation formula.

N) Weight and thigh circumference (Height - 100) xo, 9 (ii) Waist (Height - 100)Xl, 1 Each subject X1. X! , weight of X2, waist.

The total amount of acid around the thigh during one period from the start of the experiment to the end of the experiment is as follows.

[1] Subject X.

Weight loss: 62.5-58.8 = 3.7kg Waist reduction: 71.0 65.4 = 5.6cm
Thigh circumference reduction: 60.0-56.2 = 3.8c
m(2) Subject Xt Weight loss! ft: 57.6-53.1=4.5k
g Waist reduction R1: 68.0-61.8=6.2c
m Reduction in thigh circumference: 58.6-53.6=5.0
c m(3) Subject X.

Weight loss; 54.5-53.0=Sat'X Weight loss: 70.0-66.5=3.5 cm Loss in thigh circumference: 51.0-49.0=2.0 cm
From the above results, all subjects X+, Xz.

It can be seen that X3 has a remarkable feature in that the amount of reduction around the waist and thighs is large compared to the amount of reduction in body weight.

This shows that according to the method of the present invention, not only a slimming effect but also an even more excellent shape amplifier effect can be obtained.

(6) Questionnaire Survey Results Next, we asked each subject X, , X, , X, about things that confused them during this experiment, and listed below are some noteworthy points that were obtained.

(a) The force exerted by the water flow was greater than I had imagined, and after the experiment was over, I felt that I had accomplished a considerable amount of exercise. However, neither during nor after the experiment did I feel any pain or fatigue.

(b) It was very refreshing to be able to receive the water flow directly onto my body, and also receive the pine surge effect from the water flow.

(1) Unlike other weight loss treatments, there is no need to be touched by another person, apply electrical or mechanical stimulation directly to the body, or apply drugs, so I felt very safe. .

[1] After participating in the experiment, I actually started eating more, but I was relieved that I didn't gain weight.

(e) My health has improved and I have gained strength.

(Power) My skin became firmer and more beautiful.

(g) After a while after the experiment ended, I still lost weight.

There is no sign that the waist and thighs will return to normal,
It is thought that it may also have helped improve obesity.

(ri) It felt like playing in the water, and it also helped relieve stress.

(e) If the flow rate is adjusted appropriately, I believe that it can be sufficiently applied to, for example, rehabilitation after illness or for physically disabled people.

Since the time required for the (j)-th experiment (training) is relatively short, there are fewer restrictions in terms of physical strength and schedule.

(S) There were very few instructions from the trainer (Subject X,...), so I felt free to do whatever I wanted.

(C) Since we trained together, we had fun while chatting. However, there are times when you may want to do it alone.

As is clear from the above-described specific experimental results and the results of the questionnaire survey conducted on subjects, the method of the present invention not only addresses the main demands of slimming and beauty, but also improves health, increases physical strength, relieves mental stress, and furthermore, It is expected to be highly effective in many aspects such as rehabilitation after illness or for physically disabled people, and there are no adverse effects such as side effects or rough skin (also, anyone can easily use it without feeling any psychological anxiety). It is possible to provide a water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion therapy that is fun to perform, requires very little burden on trainers and instructors, and is inexpensive.

In addition, the device of the second invention, which has the above-mentioned characteristics, can easily carry out the water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to the method of the invention, which achieves extremely excellent effects as described above. Therefore, it is possible to provide a very suitable water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

First, the basic procedure of the water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to the first invention will be explained.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in this therapy, a predetermined flow rate ( 0,
6 to 1.5 m/sec) at a flow rate (in this figure, a unidirectional horizontal straight flow), the patient X is placed in the water flow in the treatment tank 2, and the water flow is The patient is placed in a position to receive water from a direction perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the direction (standing position in this figure), and the water flow is applied directly to the patient X for a predetermined period of time (about 15 to 60 minutes) in mH. This method uses the method of attaching.

Note that the water flow is as shown in Fig. 1 above.
A linear flow flowing in one direction inside the treatment tank 2 may be used, or a straight shower jet flow flowing in one direction inside the treatment tank 2 may be used. A rotational flow that rotates around an axis in the height direction or approximately the height direction of the person to be treated may be used. Further, as the water flow, as shown in FIG. A linear flow flowing from above to below in the treatment tank 2 may be used with the person X in a substantially sleeping position.

In addition, the flow rate of the water stream may be adjusted as appropriate depending on the physical strength, health condition, treatment time, treatment period, degree of fatigue, etc. of the person being treated, or the temperature of the water stream may be adjusted depending on the temperature, the physical strength of the person being treated, etc. , depending on your health condition, treatment time, treatment period, fatigue level, etc.
Alternatively, if the amount is appropriately adjusted in a more active sense of promoting sweating, it is even more preferable in terms of slimming beauty, health promotion effects, comfort during training, etc.

Furthermore, it is also advisable to mix cosmetics, nutrients, etc. useful for beautifying the skin into the water stream.

Next, various embodiments of the water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device according to the second invention, which is constructed by applying the therapy of the first invention described above, will be described.

-First embodiment- (Large circulating water tank type water flow slimming beauty health promotion device) This allows multiple treatment recipients to receive treatment (training) at the same time, such as at a training center or beauty salon. The apparatus is configured to be suitable for use in salons, hospitals, etc., and has the configuration as shown in FIG.

That is, a circulation flow path 4 is placed vertically on a base 3 erected on the floor surface of the lower floor, and the inside of the lower flow path portion of the circulation flow path 4 is used for generating flow velocity. An impeller 5 is provided in the upper horizontal flow path portion of the circulation flow path 4, and the impeller 5 has a relatively large volume (for example, 4 to 6 people can enter the tank) with a rectangular cross section and a free water surface 6 that opens above the floor. ) A treatment tank 2 is formed. The most upstream part and the most downstream part of this treatment tank 2 are partitioned by perforated plates 1a and lb through which the water flow can pass, and in particular, the downstream porous #Filb is partitioned by the subject X.
The upper end is inclined toward the downstream side at an appropriate angle (usually 10 to 30 degrees, which may be changeable) so that the upper end can be prevented from being washed away and can also serve as a backrest plate for the subject X. Furthermore, a staircase 7 for the subject X to ascend and descend is provided on the side of the treatment tank 2. Note that rails 7a, 7a are attached to both sides of the stairs 7 for ascending and descending so that a wheelchair or a trolley can also be ascended and descended. Furthermore, the inner bottom surface of this treatment tank 2 is provided with a non-slip member 1c for the person to be treated, and above the front and middle parts of this treatment tank 2, the person Hanging skin 8 that can be grabbed or that subject X can hang on to
A fixing bar 10 for fixing ... and for locking a heald 9 for supporting the waist of subject X.
・ is provided. Although transparent observation windows (not shown) are provided on the bottom wall and left and right side walls of the treatment tank 2, they do not need to be provided.

The flow velocity of the linear flow flowing in one direction in the treatment tank 2 can be adjusted to a maximum of about 2.0 by adjusting the rotational speed of the electric motor 11 that rotationally drives the flow velocity generating impeller 5.
It is configured to be able to be adjusted to any value set on the control panel 12 between Om/see. Moreover, the temperature of the water flow flowing inside this treatment tank 2 is determined by the room temperature water supply path 13.
Opening/closing control of the solenoid valve 14 installed in the drain channel 15 and opening/closing control of the solenoid valve 16 installed in the drain channel 15 or the heating device 17
By controlling the operation appropriately, the control panel 12 can be adjusted to any value set on the control panel 12. In addition, upon receiving a water temperature increase command from the control panel 12, this heating device 17 sucks water from within the circulation channel 4, heats it to a high temperature, and then discharges it into the circulation channel 4 again. It may be a gas combustion type, an electric type, or some other type. Moreover, 18 is a water temperature sensor for feedback in this water temperature control system.

In the figure, 19 is a feedback water level detection sensor for automatic water level adjustment performed by the control panel 12, 20... are corner vanes, 21 is a manual preliminary water supply channel, and 4A is a water level detection sensor for feedback. A gap naturally formed inside the circulation channel 4 is shown.

In addition, in the recirculation water tank for hydrodynamic testing as shown in FIG. Since it is necessary to generate punch tomecle,
honeycomb plate.

It is necessary to provide a rectifying device such as a surface flow accelerator, a flow rate equalization device, a bubble removal device, etc., the shape of the entire circulation channel must be complicated, and there is no need for a measurement section for the entire circulation channel. However, in the device of the present invention, the uniformity of the water flow and air bubbles in the treatment tank 2 are not a problem, so the various flow rectifiers and flow rate uniformity as described above are not a problem. There is no special equipment such as oxidation equipment or air bubble removal equipment, and the entire circulating flow R8 (
It is configured to have a simple shape, and the volume ratio of the measuring section to the entire circulation channel is increased to about 40 to 50%. However, if the generation of bubbles in the circulation channel 4 is severe, a bubble removal device is provided.

-Second Embodiment- (Small circulation water tank type water flow slimming beauty health promotion device) This is a more compact device for treatment (training) by only one person, so that it can be used mainly for home use. It is constructed as a personal type device, and has the construction as shown in FIG.

That is, the first point to be noted in this device is that the circulation channel 4 having the treatment tank 2 does not have the inner space i4A as in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 6 above. In other words, by constructing the device as a box with a double structure, the overall size of the device can be significantly reduced. By the way, if this configuration is adopted, length x width x depth/height - 1.6 m x l, Om
The entire device including the treatment tank 2 of X 1.0/1.2m, length x width x height = 2.7m x 1.2m x 1.5
It is possible to construct the device into a compact device with a size of about 1.5 m, which is large enough to be installed in a home.

The second point worth mentioning is that the bottom of the treatment tank 2, which corresponds to the upper part of the flow velocity generating impeller 5, is raised to form the seat 22 of the person to be treated, and the bottom is expanded by raising the bottom. By effectively utilizing the wide space in the lower flow path of the circulation flow path 4, a relatively large-diameter impeller 5 can be used as the flow velocity generating impeller 5. The main point is that water flow at a high flow rate can be easily and reliably obtained.

Since the other basic configurations are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, explanations of members denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. 6 will be omitted.

In this device, as shown in the figure, the person to be treated X can shape up the waist and thighs while holding the handrail 23 and kneeling, or while sitting on the seat 22 It can be used in a variety of ways, such as shaping the waist area, or, although not shown, shaping the thighs and calves while standing while holding the handrail 23. can.

-Third Embodiment- (Shower jet type water flow slimming, beauty and health increasing device) This is a device configured so that the water flow applied to the patient is a straight line flow, as shown in Fig. 8. It is said to be composed of

That is, in this device, when forming the treatment tank 2,
It has a header 24 in the upper part of the interior for causing the water jet to flow down or jet from the top to the bottom, and has a water storage part 25 in the lower part of the interior for collecting filtrate that falls from the header 24. And the water storage part 2
It is composed of a box body having a circulation path 27 equipped with a pump 26 for supplying water under pressure to the header 24, and further,
The person to be treated X lies in a substantially horizontal position in the upper and lower middle part inside the box, that is, between the upper header 24 and the lower water storage part 25, and in that state, the person A porous bed 28 is provided to allow water falling from the bottom to pass through to the lower water storage section 25. The upper surface of this porous bed 2 is made of a porous cushioning material 28a. In addition, the other basic configurations are as follows.
Since it is almost the same as that of the embodiment, explanation of the members having the same reference numerals as in FIG. 6 will be omitted.

In addition, in this third embodiment, a configuration in which the shower jet water stream is flowed down or sprayed from above to the bottom is exemplified, but the shower jet water stream is sprayed horizontally toward the treatment recipient in a standing position. There is no problem with the composition.

-Fourth embodiment- (Bathtub type rotating water flow slimming beauty health promotion device) This is also a more compact and personal type for treatment (training) by only one person, and is mainly used at home. This device is very conveniently constructed for use, and is constructed as shown in FIGS. 9(a), (b), and (c).

That is, in this device, the treatment tank 2 is configured so that it can also serve as a normal box-shaped bathtub installed in a home bathroom, and the Net-like cover 29 formed at a position biased toward the bottom side
A flow velocity generating impeller 5 whose rotational axis is slightly slanted upward is provided in the recess 30, and as the flow velocity generating impeller 5 rotates, the flow rate inside the box-shaped bathtub constituting the treatment bath 2 is increased. , which is configured to generate a substantially horizontal rotating flow, that is, a rotating flow that rotates around the axis in the height direction or approximately in the height direction of the patient be. A cylindrical seat 31 for the person to be treated is erected at the center of the bottom of the tank 2. This cylindrical seat 30 also has the effect of stabilizing the horizontal rotational flow generated by the flow velocity generating impeller 5. However, this cylindrical seat 3I does not necessarily need to be provided.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned rotational flow also has excellent benefits in terms of slimming beauty and health promotion, in almost the same way as the water flow flowing linearly in one direction as in the various embodiments explained so far. Of course, effects can be obtained.

Since the other basic configuration is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, explanation of the members having the same reference numerals as in FIG. 6 will be omitted. However, in this example, heating device 1
7 is a □ that also serves as a bath pot or water heater.

Further, in the figure, 36 is a faucet with a chain.

Also in this device, as shown in the figure, the patient X shaves the waist and thighs while holding the handrail 32 and kneeling, or sits on the seat 31 and shaves the body. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as shaping the waist area, or, although not shown, shaping the thighs and calves while standing while holding the handrail 32.

By the way, the rotating flow type device of the fourth embodiment configured as described above also has a basic configuration that can be used as a washing machine. Therefore, as shown in the figure, an overflow opening 33 is formed in the upper part of the side wall in the tank 2, and
By adding to this device a mechanism that can perform functions that ordinary washing machines have, such as reversing the flow velocity generating impeller 5 at regular intervals,
You can use the remaining water or hot water after beauty and slimming training or bathing to do laundry very conveniently, and it also has three devices: a slimming beauty/health promotion device, a bathing device, and a washing iM machine. Since it can be constructed with a single device that is not very large or complicated, it can be expected to have great advantages in terms of economy and installation space, making it extremely effective for improving lifestyles in the future. Further, as shown in phantom lines in FIG. 9(b), it would be even more convenient if a dehydrator 34 and a dryer 35 were also integrally attached to this apparatus.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, the main needs are not only slimming and beauty, but also health promotion, physical strength enhancement, mental stress relief, and rehabilitation after illness or for physically disabled people. Great effects can be expected in many aspects, there are no adverse effects such as side effects or rough skin, and there is no psychological anxiety at all, and anyone can easily and enjoyably perform it. The water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy that requires very little burden and is inexpensive, as well as the water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy that can exhibit extremely excellent effects as described above, can be carried out easily and suitably. We have now been able to provide a water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device that has a high possibility of being integrated with other devices such as bathtubs.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a schematic longitudinal side view for explaining the basic concept of the water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to the present invention,
In addition, Fig. 2 is a partially cross-sectional, overall schematic side view of a recirculation water tank for hydrodynamic testing used in an experiment to investigate the effects of the method of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a plan view of the main parts in the experimental state. FIG. 4 shows a vertical sectional side view of the main part under the same experimental conditions, and FIGS. 5 (a), (b), and (c) show graphs representing the experimental results, respectively. Moreover, FIGS. 6 to 9 show various specific embodiments of the water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device according to the second invention, FIG. 6 is an overall longitudinal sectional side view of the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a FIG. 8 is an overall longitudinal side view of the second embodiment, FIG. 9 (a) is an overall longitudinal front view of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 9 (b) is an overall longitudinal side view of the third embodiment. FIG. 9(c) is a plan view, and FIG. 9(c) is a longitudinal sectional side view. 1b... Temporary downstream partition, lc... Anti-slip member, 2... Treatment tank, X... Person to be treated, 4...
... Circulation channel, 5... Impeller for generating flow velocity. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] [1] A water flow having a flow velocity in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the body height direction of a patient placed in a treatment tank is generated, and the water flow is directed toward the patient. A water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy that is characterized by direct and continuous application. [2] The water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to claim [1], wherein the water flow is a straight flow flowing in one direction in the treatment tank. [3] The water-flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to claim [1], wherein the water flow is a straight shower jet flow flowing in one direction within the treatment tank. [4] The water flow slimming beauty treatment according to claim [1], wherein the water flow is a rotating flow that rotates in the treatment tank around an axis in the height direction or approximately in the height direction of the treated person. Health promotion therapy. [5] The flow rate of the water flow is determined based on the physical strength and health condition of the person being treated.
The water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to any one of claims [1] to [4], which is appropriately adjusted depending on the treatment time, treatment period, degree of fatigue, etc. [6] The temperature of the water stream is adjusted as appropriate according to the temperature, the physical strength, health condition, treatment time, treatment period, fatigue level, etc. of the person being treated. Claims [1] to [5] The water flow slimming beauty and health promotion therapy according to any one of the above. [7] The water stream slimming method according to any one of claims [1] to [6], wherein the water stream contains cosmetics, nutrients, etc. that are useful for beautifying the skin. Beauty and health promotion therapy. [8] A treatment tank into which at least one person can enter, and a water flow having a flow velocity perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the height direction of the person to be placed in the treatment tank. A water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device characterized by comprising a mechanism for generating water in a tank. [9] The water flow generation mechanism is configured with a circulation channel equipped with an impeller for accelerating water in one direction, and the treatment tank is formed in a straight portion of the circulation channel where the impeller is not located. A water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device according to claim [8]. [10] A partition plate on the downstream side of the treatment tank provided in the circulation channel constituting the water flow generation mechanism is configured so that the water flow can pass therethrough and it can also serve as a backrest plate for the user. The water stream type slimming beauty and health promotion device according to claim 9, which is constituted by a perforated plate that slopes toward the downstream toward the upper end. [11] The water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion according to claim [8], wherein the water flow generation mechanism is configured to generate a linear shower jet flow flowing in one direction within the treatment tank. Device. [12] The water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion according to any one of claims [9] to [11], wherein the inner bottom surface of the treatment tank is provided with a non-slip member for the treated person. Device. [13] The treatment tank is constituted by a box with a bottom, and the water flow generation mechanism generates a rotational flow that rotates around an axis in the height direction or approximately in the height direction of the user in the bottomed box. The water jet slimming beauty and health promotion device according to claim 8, wherein a propeller for generating a flow velocity is provided on the inner bottom surface or the inner side surface of the bottomed box. [14] The water flow type slimming beauty and health promotion device according to any one of claims [8] to [13], wherein the treatment tank is also used as a bathtub. [15] The water flow slimming beauty and health promotion device according to any one of claims [8] to [14], which is configured to be able to control the flow rate of the water flow. [16] The water flow slimming beauty and health promotion device according to any one of claims [8] to [15], which is configured to be able to control the temperature of the water flow generated by the water flow generation mechanism. .