JPS63111882A - Magnetic treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a magnetic therapy device that removes physical discomfort such as pain, numbness, and strain by applying magnetic lines of force to the human body.

Prior Art It is well known that magnetism has an effect on the human body and is effective in alleviating discomfort such as stiffness and pain and promoting health.
Many magnetic treatment devices such as magnetic pine tresses, magnetic band magrains, and magnetic grains with adhesive bands have been commercially available and in use.

However, among the known magnetic therapy devices, such as magnetic necklaces, magnetic lines of force are always applied to a certain part of the human body, such as the neck, and magnetic pine braces can expose the whole body to magnetism. The position of the human body where the magnetic lines of force are weak and act is limited to the area where the magnet is installed.

On the other hand, magnetic particles with sticky bands, which have been rapidly used recently, can apply magnetic field lines directly to the affected area no matter where on the body it is, but they do not come into contact with the skin. Because the 1Qli present is limited to one pole (mostly the north pole), it is not possible to create a strong magnetic field in the affected area, and the lines of magnetic force that act on it are extremely weak. Even if many magnetic grains are applied to one affected area, if they are of the same polarity, the lines of magnetic force will not necessarily be strengthened but may even cancel each other out.Therefore, depending on the conventional magnetic grains, the therapeutic effect of the magnetic field lines is expected to be large. Can not. Furthermore, since this type of therapeutic instrument is in contact with the skin for a long period of time, some people may develop a skin rash depending on their constitution, which also poses a problem.

Generally speaking, most of the magnets used in the conventional magnetic therapy devices mentioned above have ordinary magnetic force, such as ferrite magnets, and the magnetic flux density at the surface of contact with the human body is usually less than 1,000 Gauss. Even when a high-force rare earth magnet is used, the magnetic force is at most 2,000 Gauss, and usually 1,500 Gauss or less.

In addition, the contact area of the LA pole with the body is small, less than 1 c of debris.
Therefore, the effect of magnetic lines of force on the human body is weak, and it has been generally recognized that the therapeutic effect of magnetic lines of force using these devices is not immediate, but rather that it becomes effective only after long-term use.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention As mentioned above, the therapeutic effects of magnetic therapy devices have been recognized as being relatively long-term and slow, which has put limits on the types and usage of conventional devices.

The present inventors have dramatically increased the therapeutic effect of magnetic field lines,
As a result of intensive research into methods that can immediately relieve physical discomfort, we expanded the contact area of the magnetic therapy device with the human body to a area that was previously unachievable, and also used high-power magnets. By doing so, we increased the magnetic flux density of the magnetic therapy device, and discovered that using two magnets as a pair would have a very effective therapeutic effect on the human body, and filed a patent application for the new magnetic therapy device. did. (Special application 1986-21
No. 5210) As a result of extensive and intensive research, the inventors of the present invention discovered that by arranging multiple high-magnetic-force magnets with the same polarity permeable to each other [connected in one direction through raw materials] It was discovered that a magnetic therapy device with a contact surface (hereinafter referred to as the "contact surface") has an excellent therapeutic effect on the human body, and furthermore, if two of the above-mentioned magnetic therapy devices are used as a pair, it will be extremely effective on the human body. The present invention was developed based on the knowledge that it exerts a therapeutic effect.

Means for Solving the Problems A new type of magnetic therapy device proposed by the present invention has a wide contact surface in which a plurality of high-magnetic-force magnets are connected with the same polarity in the direction of magnetization through a magnetically permeable material. It is something that you have. More preferably, the magnetic therapy device is composed of a pair, and the polarities of the magnetic poles of the contact surfaces of mutually corresponding parts are opposite.

In the present invention, the combination of high-magnetic-force magnets constituting the magnetic therapy device can be determined by the number of cylinders of the magnets as long as the polarities of adjacent high-magnetic-force magnets are the same through a magnetically permeable material.

Although there is no particular restriction on how to combine the two dimensions, all the high-magnetic-force magnets used must have substantially the same cross-sectional shape and dimensions. The dimensions in the longitudinal direction (magnetization) do not necessarily have to be the same. As for the cross-sectional shape, a circle, a circle, a square, etc. can be used, but it is usually convenient to use a square or wheel shape.

That is, the cross-sectional shape is substantially the same as that of a high-magnetic-force magnet, and the length may be within a range in which the magnetic flux is not saturated on the outer peripheral surface.

@ Iron is the magnetically permeable material that is interposed between the two.

Although nickel, cobalt and their alloys can all be used, it is usually advantageous to use iron or mild steel.

In the magnetic therapy device of the present invention, the dimensions of the high-magnetic-force magnets can be appropriately selected, so the number of high-magnetic-force magnets that make up the same-shaped magnetic therapy device can be freely increased within the range that can be manufactured. can.

Generally, in magnetic therapy devices of the same shape and size, the greater the number of cylinders of high-magnetic-force magnets that constitute the device, that is, the greater the number of magnetic circuits, the greater the effect.

Therefore, compared to the magnetic therapy device of the previous invention which has a wide contact surface, the magnetic therapy device of the present invention, which has a contact surface of the same area, has a larger number of magnetic circuits and therefore has a greater therapeutic effect.

In the present invention, the width of the plane that comes into contact with the human body needs to be at least 1 cr, and is suitably at least 2 c scraps and less than 2 QQc scraps. If the area is small, the effect on the human body is weak and the treatment takes time, and if the area is too large, the effect is strong but the handling of the treatment device becomes troublesome, which is not desirable, so it is usually preferable to have a area of less than 100 d. .

In the previous invention, the present inventors proposed a magnetic therapy device made of high magnetic force Va5 having a single wide contact surface, but the contact surface may be optimized depending on the individual and the type of affected area. Since the areas vary, a large number of treatment devices of various areas must be used to suit every case. On this point, in the present invention, a plurality of magnets are combined, so for example, by combining one type of magnetically permeable material with the same cross-sectional shape and a few magnets with contact surfaces of several types of areas, it is possible to combine a plurality of magnets with the same cross-sectional shape. It is extremely convenient in practice because it can be applied to the affected area.

Since the treatment device is generally held and operated by hand, it is convenient for the treatment device to be shaped like a rod or a prism so that it can be easily held with one hand, and a handle can also be attached.

If the magnetic flux density of the contact surface, which is the surface that comes into contact with the human body, is 500 Gauss or higher, it will show superior effects compared to conventional magnetic therapy devices, but it should be at least 1,000 Gauss or higher, and usually 2,000 Gauss or higher.
If it is 0 Gauss or more, preferably 2,500 Gauss or more, a significantly superior therapeutic effect can be obtained.

The magnet that can be used in the present invention is necessarily a high-magnetic-force magnet, and there are no limitations on the type of magnet, but high-performance rare earths that are commonly used as high-magnetic-force magnets! IA stones are suitable, and rare earth m magnets such as rare earth-Go and rare earth-Fe-B magnets can be advantageously used.

Of course, other magnets include platinum-Fe magnets.

There are various types of magnets, such as platinum-Go magnets, alnico magnets, and ferrite magnets, and any of them can be used as long as they have high magnetic force. As rare earth magnets, sintered magnets can be used particularly effectively from the viewpoint of magnetic force, but plastic magnets with good moldability can of course also be used as long as they have high magnetic force.

The magnetic therapy device of the present invention can exhibit a sufficient therapeutic effect by using only high-magnetic-force magnets and by combining multiple magnets to have a wide contact surface, but it is also possible to provide a sufficient therapeutic effect by covering the high-magnetic-force magnets with a retaining member. For example, it is advantageous in terms of use, handling, and therapeutic effect. In this case, the contact surface may cover the S side, but depending on the type of protection member, it may be more convenient to expose only the contact surface. Magnetically permeable and/or non-magnetically permeable materials can be used for the protective member.

When using a magnetically permeable material as a protective member, cover all or part of the contact surface of the high-magnetic magnet,
It is also possible to configure the protective member to form a magnetic circuit so that the surface magnetic flux density of the abutting surface is higher than the other.

Although not particularly limited, iron is a highly permeable material.

Iron alloys such as steel, nickel, nickel alloys, cobalt, cobalt alloys, etc., and combinations thereof can be advantageously used. In this case, if the contact surface is thinly coated with a non-magnetic permeable material such as plastics, leather, paper, cloth, etc.
The touch feeling to the human body becomes soft and gives a pleasant touch to the therapist.

In this case, if the thickness of the coat is too thick, the magnetic flux density of the abutting surface will decrease significantly, which is disadvantageous. Although it varies depending on the material, the appropriate thickness is usually 2 m or less.

When a non-magnetically permeable material is used as the retaining member, it is used by covering part or all of the high-magnetic-force magnet and bonding it integrally. If the abutment surface is covered with a magnetically non-permeable material, increasing the thickness will result in a large decrease in the magnetic flux density of the abutment surface as described above, which is not very preferable.

Non-magnetically permeable materials that can be used include stainless steel, copper,
Suitable materials include metals such as copper alloys, aluminum, and aluminum alloys, plastics, rubber, 151 paper, leather, wood, and ceramics.

A specific example of plastic is polyethylene.

Polypropylene, vinyl chloride resin, polynisder resin,
Polyamide resin, acrylic resin, polycarbonate,
Examples of the rubber include natural rubber and synthetic rubber such as butadiene-styrene rubber, butyl rubber, chloroprene rubber, and silicone rubber.

The protective member can be used in a variety of constructions. The simplest way to use a magnetically non-permeable material is to coat the entire high-magnetic magnet, or coat the other sides of the magnet (while leaving some or all of the abutment surface exposed). By coating, the high-performance magnet can be reinforced to prevent damage during handling, and it can also have the effect of softening the contact with the skin during treatment and facilitating treatment operations.

Various coating methods can be used as the coating method.

In addition to painting with ordinary liquid paints, when plastic is used as a protective member, it can be painted beautifully using the fluid dipping method using parts.

It is also possible to perform painting using metal plating or composite plating.

When covering non-magnetically permeable materials such as stainless steel, norminium, aluminum alloys, copper, copper alloys, plastics, leather, etc. on high-magnetic magnets, use foils, plates, etc. of these materials. It can be used by gluing it with adhesive, or by making a casing or bag of an appropriate shape, inserting a magnet into it, and opening the contact surface, or it can be used as is.

It would be even more convenient if it could be used as a storage case.

From this point of view, if the magnetic therapy device of the present invention is configured as described below, it will be very convenient and effective to use.

In other words, a high-magnetic-force magnet can be used as is, or after being covered with a magnetically permeable protective material as described above, or after being coated with a non-magnetic protective material such as paint or plastic, or covered with an aluminum or mild steel plate. Roughly put it into a separate storage compartment made of wood or plastic, for example, and assemble it.

Further, when used as a pair, a housing portion for the magnet portion is formed by a protective member so that a pair of integrated magnetic therapy devices can be constructed by bringing the abutting surfaces together. In this case, by appropriately selecting the shape and size of the holding member that forms the housing portion for the high-magnetic-force magnet, it is possible to make it easy to hold by hand during treatment.

Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a handle, or to provide a removable band, rubber, string, etc. for easy attachment to the affected area.

When a pair are assembled together at their abutting surfaces, a cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, etc. are convenient for use and storage, and also give an aesthetic appearance.

As the protective member for forming the storage portion of the high-magnetic-force magnet, any material that can be molded can be used, regardless of whether it is a magnetically permeable material or a magnetically non-permeable material.

Metal materials are not limited to any particular type of metal as long as they can be molded as mentioned above, but commonly used materials include iron, iron alloys such as steel, stainless steel, copper, copper alloys, aluminum, and aluminum alloys. Metals can be used to advantage. Also plastics.

Rubber can also be used to advantage.

In addition, wood, woven paper, leather, and ceramics can also be used as the molded body or as a part of the molded body.

That is, by appropriately combining metal, plastic, wood, etc., it is possible to form a protective member that is easy to use, has an excellent aesthetic sense, and gives a good impression during treatment.

Although the effective mechanism of action of the magnetic therapy device of the present invention is not fully understood, the contact area of conventional magnetic therapy devices with the human body is very small, usually less than 1 aA, and the surface magnetic flux of the therapy device at the contact area is very small. While the density is usually at most 1.500 Gauss or less, in the magnetic therapy device of the present invention, the magnetic flux density at the contact surface of the therapy device is strong, at 2,000 Gauss or more, preferably 2,500 Gauss or more. , and the contact area is usually 2
d or more, which is much wider than conventional treatment devices.

Furthermore, since the magnetic therapy device of the present invention is constructed by connecting a plurality of high-magnetic-force magnets with the same polarity in the magnetization direction via the magnetically permeable material 131, the magnetic therapy device of the present invention is constructed by connecting a plurality of high-magnetic-force magnets with the same polarity through the magnetically permeable material 131. Since strong magnetic lines of force are emitted toward the surroundings from the intervening magnetically permeable material that constitutes a magnetic circuit, it is thought that the action of the lines of force into the body through the contact surface becomes even stronger.

Furthermore, in order to further strengthen the strength of the magnetic field that acts on the human body during treatment, the magnetic therapy of the present invention can be used as a pair, with opposing magnetic properties facing each other across the affected area, or placed adjacent to each other. It is thought that a large treatment bed, which was 1q less than expected with the conventional magnetic therapy device, was obtained.

While conventional magnetic therapy methods only target a very narrow affected area of the human body, the magnetic therapy device of the present invention can widely stimulate the surrounding area of the affected area, and moreover, it uses multiple magnetic circuits to generate even stronger magnetic lines of force. It is inferred that the tissues around the affected area activated by the action of the patient had a positive effect on the treatment of the affected area. Furthermore, as described above, since a plurality of magnetic therapy devices of the present invention are combined, it is possible to treat an optimal area.

(Example) Next, the present invention will be specifically explained based on the drawings by giving examples.

The high magnetic force magnet that constitutes the magnetic therapy device according to the present invention is
As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, it is composed of a plurality of high-magnetic-force magnets, and the same polarity is arranged in the direction of magnetization via a magnetically permeable material.

Figure 1 (A> shows high magnetic force magnets (1
) are arranged in the magnetization direction with a magnetically permeable material (2) interposed therebetween. In this case, what is the cross-sectional shape of the normally magnetically permeable material substantially? The cross-sectional shape is the same as that of a 3J magnetic force magnet.

In Fig. 1 (A>), 5 high-magnetic-force magnets of the same shape are arranged with N as the end and 4 pieces of magnetically permeable material of the same shape are interposed in each case. In this case, the size of one high-magnetic-force magnet is There is no particular limitation as long as it can be manufactured, and the dimensions of the plurality of high magnetic force magnets do not need to be particularly the same, as long as each cross section has substantially the same shape.The same applies to magnetically permeable materials. , all of the plurality of pieces do not necessarily have to have the same size,
Preferably, the magnetic flux density at the surface is below saturation.

Figure 1 (B) shows a magnetic therapy device used in a pair with (A>), in which high-magnetic-force magnets are connected so that the vii poles of the magnets in the corresponding parts of their contact surfaces are opposite. (3) and magnetically permeable material (4) in combination.

When actually used as a magnetic therapy device, it is usually covered with a non-magnetic metal thin plate made of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, etc. to secure it to a high-magnetic magnet and magnetically permeable material and to protect the surface, and the surface is also covered with a plastic material, etc. Cover and finish.

Normally, in this state, (A> and (B) in Figure 1 can each be used independently as a magnetic therapy device, but roughly (A>, (B)
) is even more effective if used as a pair.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the magnetic therapy device of the present invention is housed in a magnet housing 3 made up of a protective member 2 with the contact surface 4 of the high-magnetic-force magnet 1 exposed. *It can also be made into a structure. In this case, the high-magnetic-force magnet 1 can be housed in the housing portion 3 made up of the protective member by a known bonding method, such as a bonding method using a contacting agent.

The magnetic therapy device of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 6, and 7.
It is more effective if two pieces are used as a pair as shown in the figure, but it is necessary that the contact surfaces of the two pieces have opposite polarity. In this case, the protective member 2 on the side where the high-magnetic-force magnet 1 is exposed forms a flat surface 6 so that it can come into close contact with a mating member.

In FIGS. 4 and 5, the contact surface 4 of the high-magnetic-force magnet 1 is located slightly deeper than the contact surface 6 of the protective member 2, and a minute gap is formed between these two surfaces. Therefore, when the pair of members are brought into contact with each other, it is preferable to configure the structure so that a slight gap 7 is left between the magnets, as shown in FIG. 9.

This gap 7 has a function of preventing the magnets from directly colliding with each other and being damaged due to the attraction force between the magnets when they are stored.

Also, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, if the contact surface 4 of the magnet 1 is slightly protruding from the contact surface 6 of the protective member 2, or is on the same surface, a spacer may be inserted to slightly reduce the contact surface 4 of the magnet 1. It may be configured so that a gap 7 is left, or it may be configured so that the contact surface 4 and the contact surface 6 of the protection member are on the same plane.

Although the high magnetic force magnet has a prismatic shape in the embodiment, it may have another shape, such as a flat plate shape with a fixed magnetization direction. In addition to protecting the magnet, the protective member also has the function of making the device easier to handle. Therefore, it is effective to have a shape that is convenient for handling, but basically any shape that can protect the outer surface of the magnet is effective. Bye.

For example, in addition to the semi-cylindrical shape in the above embodiment, the shape may be a prismatic shape, a hemispherical shape, a single disk shape, or the like.

Next, a method of using the magnetic therapy device according to the present invention will be explained.

Generally, the magnetic therapy device 10 is used by lightly pressing the wide contact surface 11 against the affected area 9 of the body 8, as shown in FIG.

Unlike conventional magnetic therapy devices, the permeable material part of the magnetic therapy device alternately forms N nj and S poles on the contact surface with the body, and strong magnetic lines of force are emitted, allowing the wide contact surface to be spread over the appropriate area of the affected area. Combined with the fact that it is used extensively, it is possible to achieve great therapeutic effects in a short period of time. In addition, when using a pair of magnetic therapy devices as a set, as shown in FIG. The contact surface 11- of the patient and the body are sandwiched between each other, and the maximum lines of magnetic force are applied to the affected area 9. Instead of pinching your body, as shown in Figure 10,
A pair of magnetic therapy devices 10 and 10- may be arranged and their contact surfaces may be applied to the affected area 9. In either method, strong magnetic lines of force act on the affected area, and the discomfort in the affected area can be removed extremely quickly. The physical discomforts that can be removed with the magnetic therapy device of the present invention include pain, numbness,
It can be applied to discomfort in any part of the body. It goes without saying that applying this device to acupuncture points instead of directly applying it to the affected area will also have a therapeutic effect.

Next, an example of treatment using the magnetic therapy device of the present invention will be shown.

(Treatment example 1) 2-17 with an energy product of 24 MGOe as a high magnetic force mstone
The area of the abutting surface of 1 piece of high ra stone assembled with 5 pieces of saurium cobalt magnets as shown in Fig.
1.5 cfi, iron is used as the permeable material, the area of one contact surface is 1.5 x t, oc, and the magnetic flux density of the contact surface is 2,800 to 3,200 Gauss. Ta. After bonding and reinforcing each surface other than the contact surface with thin aluminum plates, a 0.15# polyethylene coating was applied using the fluidized dipping method, and the coating was placed in the storage area made of rough wood as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
A magnetic therapy device housed and constructed as shown in Figures 6 and 7 was used.

A 60-year-old man suffering from persistent lower back pain was treated with the magnetic therapy device of the present invention. Treatment was performed by pressing a magnetic therapy device against the affected area. Thirty minutes after starting the treatment, I could hardly feel any pain.

(Treatment Example 2) Treatment was carried out using a pair of the magnetic therapy device used in Treatment Example 1 and a magnetic therapy device having the same configuration as shown in FIG. 1(B).

The affected area of a 55-year-old male who had been suffering from knee joint pain for more than 10 days was treated with the magnetic therapy device of the present invention. Treatment was performed by holding the affected area between a pair of magnetic therapy devices. Within a few minutes of starting the treatment, I could no longer feel any pain.

Effects of the Invention The magnetic therapy device according to the present invention is a completely new type of device that can be assembled into any size depending on the affected area, is powerful and easy to handle, and has a wide range of therapeutic applications, regardless of where the affected area is located in the body. It can be applied even in parts. In addition, since a plurality of magnetic circuits are formed on the contact surface, it acts more effectively on the affected part of the human body, and can eliminate all physical discomfort in a very short time, and its therapeutic effect is extremely large. It has many advantages such as being safe and easy to use, even amateurs can easily use it, and it does not show any side effects even if used for a longer time than necessary for treatment. Additionally, this magnetic therapy device can be used semi-permanently and its therapeutic effects will not decrease.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the magnetic therapy device of the present invention in which high-magnetic-force magnets are arranged through a magnetically permeable material, Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views of the whole when housed in a protective member, and Figs. FIG. 7 is an elevational view when it is housed in a protective member, and FIGS. 8 to 10 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of use of the magnetic therapy device of the present invention. 1. High magnetic force magnet 2. Protective member 3, vii stone storage section 4. The contact surface 5 of the magnet,
Out 6. Contact surface 7 of protective member, spacer (
void) 8. Body 9, affected area 10. Magnetic therapy device 11, contact surface

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (1) A magnetic therapy device characterized in that it has a wide contact surface by arranging a plurality of high-magnetic-force magnets with the same polarity interposed through a magnetically permeable material. (2) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (1), wherein the magnetic therapy device consists of a pair, and the polarities of the corresponding parts are opposite to each other. (3) Claims in which the high magnetic force magnet is a rare earth magnet (
1) The magnetic therapy device described above. (4) Iron, alloys containing iron, nickel, as magnetically permeable materials
The magnetic therapy device according to claim (1), which uses at least one metal selected from the group consisting of an alloy containing nickel, cobalt, and an alloy containing cobalt. (5) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (1), wherein the area of the contact surface is 1 cm^2 or more and less than 200 cm^2. (6) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (5), wherein the area of the contact surface is 2 cm^2 or more and less than 100 cm^2. (7) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (1), wherein a part or all of the high-magnetic-force magnet is covered with a protective member and integrated. (8) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (7), wherein the protective member is made of a magnetically permeable material and/or a magnetically non-permeable material. (9) Claim (8) states that the magnetically permeable material of the protective member is at least one selected from the group consisting of iron, an alloy containing iron, nickel, an alloy containing nickel, cobalt, and an alloy containing cobalt. magnetic therapy device. (10) The non-magnetically permeable material of the protective member is at least one selected from the group consisting of leather, wood, plastic, rubber, paper, woven fabric, fiber, ceramic, and non-magnetically permeable metal (8) ) described magnetic therapy device. (11) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (10), wherein the non-magnetically permeable metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, copper, an alloy containing copper, aluminum, and an alloy containing aluminum. (12) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (7), wherein the protective member is formed by painting. (13) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (12), wherein the coating of the protective member is molded by a fluidized dipping method of plastic powder. (14) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (7), wherein the protective member is formed by metal plating or composite plating. (15) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (14), wherein the metal plating material is at least one selected from the group consisting of nickel, chromium, tin, zinc, copper, aluminum, gold, and silver. (16) The magnetic therapy device according to claim (7), wherein the pair of magnetic therapy devices are configured so that when their abutting surfaces are brought together, they form one unified shape.