JPS62290414A - Foot pillow - 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 3. Detailed Description of the Invention "Field of Industrial Application" The present invention relates to a foot pillow that can automatically and appropriately perform foot pine surgery.

``Conventional technology'' For example, when working for a relatively long time while standing or walking for a relatively long time while hiking, the feet (Achilles key and calf area) in particular become fatigued. There is.

In such cases, depending on the degree of fatigue and age, if the fatigue remains until the next day, it may interfere with the next day's activities.

Therefore, in such cases, -a, I try to massage my legs and get enough sleep to avoid remaining fatigued.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, conventionally, foot fatigue has been alleviated through massage, sleep, etc. However, when performing pine surgery at home to actively relieve foot fatigue, it is difficult for the person or another family member to do it, especially for a relatively long period of time. Moreover, there was a problem in that it was difficult for amateurs to perform pine surgery appropriately.

The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a foot pillow that can automatically and appropriately perform foot pine surgery.

``Means for Solving the Problems'' The foot pillow according to the present invention includes a foot pillow body having a certain degree of hardness and elasticity, and the foot pillow body is suitable for placing the Achilles l and calf parts. The part where the calf part is placed is made almost flat, the part where the Achilles' calf part is placed is made into a convex R shape with respect to this flat part, and furthermore, this flat part is made into a convex R shape. It is characterized by a structure in which a large number of substantially hemispherical protrusions are formed on the surface side of the portion and the convex R-shaped portion.

According to the present invention, the shape of the surface side of the foot pillow body is a shape that approximately corresponds to the Achilles crotch and calf portion, so when the Achilles tendon and calf portion are placed on this, a nearly uniform reaction force acts over the entire body. As a result, there is no burden on the feet, and in combination with the acupressure effect of the projections, the pine surge of the feet is performed automatically and appropriately.

Further, if a vibrator is provided inside the leg pillow body and vibrates, the leg pillow body will vibrate, so that the pine surge of the legs will be performed even more effectively.

"Example" Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Examples.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a leg pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional front view taken along line nn in FIG. 1.

This foot pillow includes a foot pillow body 11. The leg pillow body 11 is the Achilles tendon and calf part! ! The area where the calf is placed is approximately flat, and the Achilles n
The structure is such that the part on which the building is placed has a convex R shape relative to this flat part.

The leg pillow main body 11 includes a base 12, a leg iai portion 13, and a cover 14. The base 12 may be made of the same material as the footrest 13, which will be explained later.
In order to enhance the cushioning effect, it is made of relatively flexible synthetic resin such as urethane foam. The footrest 13 is made of a synthetic resin having a certain degree of hardness and elasticity, such as foamed polyethylene, and has a structure in which a large number of substantially hemispherical protrusions 13a are formed on the entire surface side. The footrest 13 is adhered to the surface of the base 12. The cover 14 is formed from cloth into a bag shape having a predetermined shape, and has a structure in which zippers 14a are provided at predetermined locations. The base 12 and the footrest 13 are inserted into the cover 14 so as to be removable.

A through hole 15 is formed in the center of the footrest 13. The through hole 15 is covered by the foot rest 13, so it does not substantially penetrate through the hole 15.

A casing 16 is removably housed in the through hole 15 and covered by a lid 17 made of the same material as the base 12.

The casing 16 is provided with a vibrator 18, a first switch device 19, a second switch device 20, and a battery 21, particularly as shown in FIG. The vibrator 18 has a well-known structure, for example, an eccentric body is attached to the output shaft of a motor so that it can generate vibrations.

The first switch device 19 includes a switch body 22 provided inside the casing 16 and a plate-shaped pressed body 23 provided outside the casing 16 so as to be vertically movable. The switch body 22 is a push button type switch, and is turned on when the pressed body 23 is moved downward, and turned off when the pressed body 23 is moved upward.

The second switch device 20 includes a switch body 24 made of a button-on-button-off type switch, and a string 25 for operation. The operating string 25 passes through the casing 16 and further connects the base 12 and the footrest 13.
It passes through a through hole (not shown) formed between the legs and projects appropriately to the outside of the leg pillow main body 11.

When using this foot pillow, first place it on, for example, a futon, and place your feet on the foot pillow body 11 as shown in FIG. 4.

That is, the Achilles tendon portion is placed on the convex R-shaped portion of the leg pillow body 11, and the calf portion is placed on the flat portion.

In this state, especially the upper part of the leg pillow body 11 is appropriately deformed downward due to the weight of the foot, and accordingly the pressed body 23 is moved down, and the switch body 22 of the first switch device 19 is turned on. The state will be as follows. However, at this time, if the second switch device 20 is in the off state, the vibrator 18 is kept in the off state.

Therefore, in this state, the vibrator 18 does not vibrate, but since the shape of the surface side of the foot pillow body 11 approximately corresponds to the Achilles tendon and calf area, no strain is placed on the foot placed on it. Moreover, in combination with the acupressure effect of the protrusions 13a having a certain degree of hardness and elasticity, the foot massage is performed automatically and appropriately.

The string 25 is operated when the foot is placed on the foot pillow body 11.
When the switch body 24 of the second switch device 20 is pulled, the switch body 24 of the second switch device 20 is further turned on. Therefore, in this case, the vibrator 18 is turned on and vibrations occur. Then, due to the generated vibration, the upper part of the leg pillow body 11 in particular vibrates, and the pine surge is performed even more effectively due to this vibration.

In order to stop the pine surge accompanied by vibration, the foot may be simply taken down from the leg pillow main body 11, or the operating string 25 may be pulled. When the operating string 25 is pulled, the switch body 24 of the second switch device 20 is turned off, and the vibrator 18 is also turned off, so you can sleep soundly by simply resting your feet on this foot pillow. You can also.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a leg pillow in another embodiment of the present invention.

In this foot pillow, a casing (not shown) equipped with a vibrator and a first switch device is provided inside the foot pillow main body 31, a second switch device 32 is provided outside, and a battery is not provided anywhere. Not yet. Further, the second switch device 32 has a structure that includes a well-known timer function. The configuration for this timer function may be of a type that changes the switch mechanically using a motor, for example, or a type that changes the switch electronically using an IC or the like. It may be. The second switch device 32 is connected to the first switch device via a cord 33, and is also connected to a commercial power source via a cord 34 and an AC adapter 35.

In this foot pillow, the second switch device 32 has a timer function, so if the timer is set, even if you sleep soundly while vibrating the vibrator and performing pine surge, the vibration of the vibrator will stop when the timer is activated. It will be stopped automatically.

"Effects of the Invention" As explained above, according to the present invention, the shape of the surface side of the leg pillow body is a shape that approximately corresponds to the Achilles crotch and calf area, so that there is no burden on the foot placed on it. There is no such problem, and in combination with the acupressure effect of the projections, the foot pine surge can be performed automatically and appropriately.

Further, if a vibrator is provided inside the leg pillow body and vibrates, the leg pillow body will vibrate, so that the pine surge of the legs can be performed even more effectively.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a leg pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional front view taken along the line ■-■ in Fig. 1, and Fig.
The figure is a plan view showing the inside of the casing of this foot pillow, FIG. 4 is a side view showing how this foot pillow is used, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a foot pillow in another embodiment of the present invention. 11.31... Leg pillow body, 12...
・Base, 13... Footrest, 13a... Protrusion, 14... Cover, 16... Casing, 18... Vibrator , 19...first switch device, 20.32...
...Second switch device, 21...Battery, 22...Switch body, 23...Pressed object, 24...Switch body, 25... Operation string, 35... AC adapter.

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) A foot pillow body with a certain degree of hardness and elasticity is provided, and the foot pillow body is large enough to place the Achilles tendon and calf part, and the calf part is placed on the foot pillow body. The part is made almost flat, the part on which the Achilles tendon is placed has a convex R shape with respect to this flat part, and a roughly hemispherical protrusion is formed on the surface side of this flat part and the convex R shape part. A foot pillow characterized by having a configuration in which a large number of. (2) It is characterized by comprising a leg pillow body having a certain degree of hardness and elasticity, a vibrator provided inside the leg pillow body, and a switch means for controlling on/off of the vibrator. Leg pillows. (3) The switch means is provided inside the leg pillow main body, and includes a first switch device that is turned on when pressure is applied from above and turned off when the pressure is released; a second switch device having a main body disposed inside the foot pillow body and an operating string protruding outside the foot pillow body;
3. The leg pillow according to claim 2, wherein said vibrator is turned on when both said switch device and said second switch device are turned on. (4) The switch means is provided inside the leg pillow main body, and includes a first switch device that is turned on when pressure is applied from above and turned off when the pressure is released; and a second switch device provided outside the leg pillow main body, and is configured to turn on the vibrator when both the first and second switch devices are on. A foot pillow according to claim 2. (5) The leg pillow according to claim 4, wherein the second switch device has a timer function.