JPS6334668Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to an acupressure device that is particularly suitable for correcting abnormalities such as stiffness in the neck, stiffness in the neck, stiffness in the lower back, etc., in addition to general acupressure.

For example, acupressure therapy is used to treat muscle pain, joint pain, toothache, headache, etc., but the age of the practitioner,
Not only does finger pressure vary depending on gender or physical strength, and even for the same practitioner, finger pressure may change over time, but human fingertips generally have poor hardness, and their shape may vary depending on shiatsu pressure. It is unsuitable and requires considerable skill to apply pressure selectively to so-called acupuncture points to exert acupressure effects deep into the human body.In addition, if the practitioner is a man and the patient is a woman, for example, the practitioner may apply acupressure to the affected area. Sometimes things can be very uncomfortable.

For this reason, roller-type acupressure devices that allow patients to easily apply acupressure to their affected areas by themselves, acupressure devices that utilize the elastic force of a spring, or acupressure devices that combine an electric motor and a cam device, etc., have been put into practical use. , Roller-type acupressure devices cannot selectively apply pressure to the acupressure points, and acupressure devices that utilize the elastic force of a spring and acupressure devices that are a combination of an electric motor and a cam device are limited by the shape and shape of the presser. Although it is possible to selectively pressurize pressure points by appropriately selecting the hardness, etc., it is completely unsuitable for correcting abnormalities such as neck stiffness, coughing, and lower back pain. In other words, when correcting abnormalities such as neck stiffness, coughing, or stiffness in the lower back, which is said to be the root of various diseases, it is recommended to apply pressure of about 3 kg for 10 to 20 minutes, although there are individual differences.
It is said that the most effective treatment method is to apply pressure to the acupuncture points for a minute and then instantly eliminate the applied pressure, but conventional acupressure devices have a function that instantly eliminates the applied pressure. There's nothing at all.

The present invention has a simple and robust structure, is extremely easy to handle, and uses the elasticity of a spring to selectively and repeatedly apply the required pressure to the acupuncture point to perform normal acupressure. Therefore, by directly reading the required pressure and maintaining the pressure for an appropriate period of time, the pressure can be instantly dissipated, which can be used to correct abnormalities such as stiffness in the neck, stiffness in the neck, stiffness in the lower back, etc. The purpose is to realize a suitable acupressure device.

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a line A-A in FIG.
In the cross-sectional views, 1 is a cylindrical case, 2 is an elongated hole, which is bored in the side wall near the tip of the cylindrical case 1, and guides a stopper 8 protruding from a cylindrical movable body 5, which will be described later. The range of movement thereof, and therefore the range of advancement and retreat of the cylindrical movable body 5, is limited. Reference numeral 3 indicates pressure force display scale lines, and a plurality of lines are marked on the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical case 1 at appropriate intervals in the axial length range where the hole 2 is bored. 4 is a relatively short pore;
It is bored in the lower side wall of the cylindrical case 1 near the rear end. Reference numeral 5 denotes a cylindrical movable body, and 6 denotes a partition formed integrally with the cylindrical movable body 5. The cylindrical movable body 5 has its rear end inserted into the tip portion of the cylindrical case 1 so as to be slidable in the axial direction of the case. Reference numeral 7 denotes a pressurizer, which is made of a synthetic resin or the like having appropriate hardness, and its base is fitted and supported in the recess at the tip of the cylindrical movable body 5. Reference numeral 8 denotes a stopper protruding from the cylindrical movable body 5. For example, after inserting the rear part of the cylindrical movable body 5 into the tip of the cylindrical case 1, insert a screw of an appropriate length into the hole 2 in the cylindrical case 1. The cylindrical movable body 5 and the stopper 8 are integrally formed by being aligned with a screw hole provided in the cylindrical movable body 5 through the screw hole. 9
is a ring-shaped cursor made of a transparent material such as acrylic resin, which marks one cursor line in the circumferential direction, and whose inner diameter is appropriately larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical case 1, and which is secured by a set screw 10. It is fixed to the top of the stopper 8 and is movable together with the cylindrical movable body 5 outside the cylindrical case 1. 1
A cylindrical movable body 1 is inserted into the cylindrical case 1 so as to be slidable in the axial direction of the case. 12 is a cap, and the cap 12 is detachably attached to the rear end of the cylindrical case 1 by aligning a screw provided on the outer periphery of the rear end of the cylindrical case 1 with a screw provided on the inner peripheral surface of the cap 12. Alternatively, the cap 12 may be fitted to the rear end of the cylindrical case 1, and the cylindrical case 1 and the cap 12 may be fixed with set screws to make them detachable. It is detachably attached to the rear end of the cylindrical case 1 using screw fixing means. 13 is a cylindrical movable body 5
and 11, 14 is a spring inserted between cylindrical movable body 11 and cap 12, 15 is a shape-retaining shaft of springs 13 and 15, and one end is screwed into the cylindrical movable body. It is fixed to the partition wall 6 of the body 5, and the other end is inserted into the hollow interior of the cylindrical movable body 11. Reference numeral 16 denotes a shape-retaining cylinder of the spring 14, into which the end of the shape-retaining shaft 15 of the spring is inserted, so that the shape-retaining cylinder 16 is slidable in the axial direction. In addition, in the figure, the spring 13 is formed by four springs, with a washer 17 interposed between each spring, and the spring 14 is formed by two springs, and a flange-shaped projection provided on the intermediate outer periphery of the shape-retaining cylinder 16. In this example, the spring 13 is formed with a single spring and the washer 17 is omitted, and the spring 14 may also be formed with a single spring, depending on the axial length and inner diameter of the cylindrical case 1. The flange-like projection formed with a spring and provided at the middle of the outer periphery of the shape-retaining cylinder 16 may be omitted.
Alternatively, the springs 13 and 14 may each be formed by a single spring, and the shape-retaining shaft 15 and shape-retaining cylinder 16 may be omitted. In addition, the shape retaining shaft 15
In the case where the shape-retaining cylinder 16 is omitted, the cylindrical movable bodies 5 and 11 may be formed not in a cylindrical shape but as a columnar body, and a support hole for the pressurizer 7 may be bored at the tip of the columnar movable body 5. The present invention can be implemented. Reference numeral 18 denotes a grip, whose entire length is appropriately larger than the width of the palm of the hand, so that it can be gripped securely. Reference numeral 19 denotes an insertion hole in the cylindrical case 1, which is bored in the upper part of the grip 18 in a direction perpendicular to the grip axis. Reference numeral 20 denotes a notch, which is provided from the top of the grip 18 to the insertion hole 19 in parallel to the hole axis of the insertion hole 19. Reference numeral 21 denotes a tightening screw, and after inserting the cylindrical case 1 into the insertion hole 19, the screw 21 is tightened to press the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 19 to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical case 1 and fix it. Reference numeral 22 indicates an insertion hole formed in the upper half of the grip 18 in the longitudinal direction of the grip, and reference numeral 23 indicates a cover, which is attached to the upper opening of the insertion hole 22 and then fixed by tightening the screw 21. 2
Reference numeral 4 designates a movable stopper, which has a shoulder formed by a slope between the cylindrical base and the flange, and a rod-shaped projection on the upper surface of the flange. Incidentally, the flange portion may be omitted and the rod-shaped projection may be provided directly on the top of the shoulder portion, and instead of forming the base portion using the cylindrical body, it may be formed using a columnar body. A spring 25 is interposed between the movable stopper 24 and the bottom of the insertion hole 22, and its elasticity normally raises the movable stopper 24, causing the rod-shaped protrusion of the movable stopper 24 to pass through the hole 4 of the cylindrical case 1. It protrudes into the case to prevent the cylindrical movable body 11 from retreating. In this case, the brim (shoulder if the brim is omitted) of the movable stopper 24 abuts against the periphery of the hole 4 of the cylindrical case 1, so that only the rod-like projection is inserted into the hole 4.
It protrudes into the case 1 through. 26 is the trigger,
As shown in an enlarged cross-sectional view in FIG. 4, there is a cylinder 28 that slidably supports the movable rod 27, a pressing metal fitting 29 attached to the outer end of the movable rod 27, and an interposition between the supporting cylinder 28 and the pressing metal fitting 29. Spring 30, movable rod 27
It consists of a collar-shaped or pin-shaped stopper 31 that is removably attached to the outer periphery of the inner end. That is, the movable rod 27 together with the springs 30 and 31 forms a self-recovering movable rod. In Figure 3, 32 is the trigger 2
6, the support cylinder 28 of the trigger 26 is inserted into the support hole 32 and fixed with a set screw 33 (FIG. 1). Note that the support hole 32 is connected to the grip 18.
The cylindrical case 1 extends from the upper front surface to the insertion hole 22.
The movable rod 27 of the trigger 26 is formed parallel to the insertion hole 19 and at an appropriate height so that the inner end of the movable rod 27 of the trigger 26 faces the lower part of the shoulder of the movable stopper 24.

When using this proposed acupressure device, grip 1
Pressure can be repeatedly applied to the pressure point by holding the grip 8 and applying the pressurizer 7 to a so-called pressure point, pressing the grip 18 downward against the elasticity of the spring 13, and allowing the force of the spring 13 to recover and rise. However, in the proposed acupressure device, the cylindrical case 1
Since the grip 18 is attached perpendicularly to the grip, when holding it, the shape is similar to that of holding a pistol, and since it can be easily and securely held with one hand, it is possible to hold the cylindrical case directly. This causes less fatigue than a structure that presses it downward, and there is also less risk that the pressure applied by the presser 7 will change even if treatment is performed over a long period of time. In addition, since pressure can be applied effectively even when the angle of the cylindrical case 1 on the pot is at any angle other than vertical, this can be done accurately on the pot in any position by appropriately selecting the diameter and hardness of the presser 7. It is possible to selectively pressurize deep parts of the body and obtain extremely large therapeutic effects.

By appropriately selecting the elasticity of the spring 13 and the interval between the scale lines 3 on the outer periphery of the tip of the cylindrical case 1, the display unit can be made to correspond to kg, and the interval between each scale corresponds to 1 kg. Pressure force can be read directly from the position of the cursor line.

Next, in the case of correction treatment for abnormalities such as neck stiffness, stiffness, or lower back pain, apply the pressurizer 7 to the affected area, press the grip 18, and apply the required pressure for the required time (for example, 3 kg of pressure for 10 minutes to 20 minutes). minutes) After continuing to apply pressure, press the trigger 26's press fitting 29 with your index finger or middle finger.
When pressed, the movable rod 27 retreats against the elasticity of the spring 30, and its inner end touches the movable stopper 24.
The movable stopper 24 is pushed down against the elasticity of the spring 25. The lowering of the movable stopper 24 breaks the connection between the rod-shaped projection and the cylindrical movable body 11, and the elasticity of the spring 13 causes the cylindrical movable body 11 to retreat against the elasticity of the spring 14. Therefore, if the elasticity of the spring 14 is made extremely small, the pressure applied to the affected area via the pressurizer 7 will disappear at the same time as the connection between the rod-shaped projection of the movable stopper 24 and the cylindrical movable body 11 is broken. Stimulates the repulsive action of the muscles and ligaments in the affected area to restore the bones to their normal positions. Pressure element 7
When released from the affected area, the cylindrical movable body 11 moves forward to recover due to the elasticity of the spring 14, and when the pressure on the trigger 26 is stopped, the movable rod 27 is moved forward due to the elasticity of the spring 30.
moves forward to recover, and the movable stopper 24 is restored and raised by the elasticity of the spring 25, and all parts are restored to the state shown. Stop pressing the trigger 26 and move the movable rod 27.
Of course, all parts can be restored even if the pressurizer 7 is removed from the affected area after being advanced.

Even in the case of corrective treatment for abnormalities such as cough, holding the proposed acupressure device is the same as holding a pistol, and the trigger 26 can be pressed by bending the index finger or middle finger while holding the grip 18, so the operation is extremely easy. be.

Although the trigger 26 can be provided on the upper front surface of the grip 18 as shown in the figure, trigger operation can be made easiest and quickest.
The present invention can also be implemented by providing it on the upper back surface of the device.

As is clear from the above explanation, the proposed acupressure device not only has a simple and robust structure and is extremely easy to handle, but also can be used for the treatment of abnormalities such as tight coughs because the pressing force can be instantly dissipated by pressing the trigger. If it is suitable, the effect is enormous.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a line A-A in FIG.
The sectional view and FIG. 4 are enlarged sectional views showing essential elements, including 1...cylindrical case, 2 and 4...pores, 3...
... Scale line, 5 and 11 ... Movable body, 6 ... Partition wall,
7... Pressure element, 8 and 31... Stopper, 9...
Cursor, 10 and 33... Set screw, 12...
Caps, 13, 14, 25 and 30...Springs, 15...Spring shape retention shafts, 16...
...Spring shape retaining cylinder, 17...Washer, 18
... Grip, 19 ... Insertion hole, 20 ... Notch, 21 ... Tightening screw, 22 ... Insertion hole, 23 ...
... cover, 24 ... movable stopper, 26 ... trigger, 27 ... movable rod, 28 ... cylindrical body, 29 ... press fitting, 32 ... support hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A cylindrical case supported on the upper part of the grip in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the grip, a first movable body inserted into the distal end of the cylindrical case so as to be slidable in the axial direction of the case, and a first movable body. a pressurizer supported at the distal end of the movable body; a stopper protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the first movable body; a hole into which a stopper protruding from the first movable body is slidably inserted in the axial direction of the case; a second movable body inserted into the cylindrical case so as to be slidable in the axial direction of the case; A cap attached to the rear end of the case, a spring interposed between the first and second movable bodies, a spring interposed between the second movable body and the cap, and a base. a movable stopper whose upper part is formed into a shoulder portion with a slope, and which is provided with a bar-shaped projection on the upper part and is slidably inserted into an insertion hole bored in the grip in the longitudinal direction of the grip; a spring interposed between the stopper and the bottom of the insertion hole bored in the grip; a hole bored in the side wall of the cylindrical case directly above the rod-shaped projection of the movable stopper; 1. An acupressure instrument comprising: a trigger consisting of a self-recovering movable rod attached to the grip so that its inner end faces the shoulder portion.