KR102016302B1 - An Apparatus for Foot Bathing Having a Structure of Applying a Micro-Current - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a foot bath apparatus having a microcurrent application structure. Specifically, the footbath of the microcurrent application structure enables the effect of health promotion and fatigue recovery to be enhanced by applying a microcurrent in the form of a pulse to the foot in the foot bath process. Relates to a device. The footbath device of the microcurrent application structure includes a immersion body 11 capable of accommodating liquid; A pair of contacting portions 113a and 113b which are separated from each other by the separating unit 111 on the immersion body 11; A pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b disposed at the pair of contact portions 113a and 113b, respectively; A microcurrent generator 13 for applying a microcurrent to the human body through a pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b; And a control module for controlling the operation of the microcurrent generator 13, wherein the microcurrent is applied to the human body when the pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b are simultaneously contacted by both feet of the user. do.

Description

An Apparatus for Foot Bathing Having a Structure of Applying a Micro-Current}

The present invention relates to a foot bath apparatus having a microcurrent application structure. Specifically, the footbath of the microcurrent application structure enables the effect of health promotion and fatigue recovery to be enhanced by applying a microcurrent in the form of a pulse to the foot in the foot bath process. Relates to a device.

Foot baths that have been immersed in water, for example for 15 to 30 minutes, to maintain a certain level of temperature are known to have various effects. For example, foot baths are known to be effective in relieving fatigue, improving blood circulation, removing human waste, treating leg swelling or treating chronic fatigue. Various substances having a beneficial effect on the human body can be added to the water to increase the effect of the foot bath, and various structures are also disclosed in this field.

Patent Registration No. 10-1456585 discloses a multifunctional foot bath comprising a massager, a vibration generator, a filter and a bubble generator. In addition, Patent Registration No. 10-1395824 discloses a foot bath in which microbubbles are generated and circulated.

Vibration generation or the generation of microbubbles disclosed in the prior art may have only a temporary effect, the effect on the human body is not obvious. On the other hand, electrical stimulation affects cellular activity, thereby increasing the effect of the foot bath itself, and may further generate various effects beneficial to the human body. Therefore, there is a need to develop a foot bath apparatus to which an electrical stimulus can be applied, but the prior art does not disclose this.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art has the following object.

Prior Art 1: Patent Registration No. 10-1456585 (Mirai Vitec Co., Ltd., October 31, 2014) Multifunctional foot bath Prior Art 2: Patent Registration No. 10-1395824 (Bubble Co., Ltd., May 27, 2014) Foot bath with micro-bubble generating-receiving means

The present invention is to provide a foot bath apparatus having a microcurrent application structure so that the effect of the footbath can be increased by applying a microcurrent adjusted in the form of a pulse in accordance with the contact state of the foot in the footbath process.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the footbath device of the microcurrent application structure includes a immersion body that can accommodate the liquid; A pair of contact portions positioned separately from each other by a separation unit in the immersion body; A pair of contact electrodes respectively disposed at the pair of contact sites; A microcurrent generator for applying a microcurrent to the human body through a pair of contact electrodes; And a control module for controlling the operation of the microcurrent generator, wherein the microcurrent is applied to the human body when the pair of contact electrodes are simultaneously contacted by both feet of the user.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, it further comprises a temperature / concentration detection unit and a resistance measuring unit for detecting the temperature or concentration of the liquid contained in the immersion body and calculating the resistance accordingly.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus further includes a particulate nozzle for supplying the sterilizing component together with the gas into the interior of the immersion body.

The footbath apparatus according to the present invention allows the effect of the footbath to be increased by applying a microcurrent in the form of a pulse to the foot portion in the footbath process, thereby causing an additional effect of health promotion. The foot bath apparatus according to the present invention allows the sanitary condition of the foot to be improved by adding a sterilizing component together with the foot bath. In addition, the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention is to improve the health of the user by allowing the temperature control and the application of the microcurrent in the drying process of the foot with the foot bath.

1 illustrates an embodiment of a foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.
Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of a structure in which the application of the microcurrent is controlled in the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment of a process in which the sterilization component is added and drying is performed in the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments set forth in the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments are provided for clarity of understanding and the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, and thus are not repeatedly described unless necessary for understanding of the invention, and well-known components are briefly described or omitted. It should not be understood to be excluded from the embodiment of.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a foot bath device 10 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the footbath apparatus 10 includes a immersion body 11 capable of accommodating liquid; A pair of contacting portions 113a and 113b which are separated from each other by the separating unit 111 on the immersion body 11; A pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b disposed at the pair of contact portions 113a and 113b, respectively; A microcurrent generator 13 for applying a microcurrent to the human body through a pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b; And a control module for controlling the operation of the microcurrent generator 13, and when the pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b are simultaneously contacted by both feet of the user, a microcurrent is applied to the human body.

The immersion body 11 may be a box shape in which the liquid can be accommodated therein as a whole, and may have a symmetrical structure with respect to the middle part. It can be made of a variety of structures that can be immersed both feet of the user in the liquid contained in the immersion body 11, the present invention is not limited to the shape of the immersion body (11).

Separation unit 111 protruding in the center portion may be formed in the immersion body 11, the immersion body 11 may be a symmetrical shape with respect to the separation unit 111. The separation unit 111 may be formed in a structure in which a receiving space is formed, and the microcurrent generator 13 and the detection unit 19 may be disposed inside the separation unit 111. In addition, the control panel 12 may be disposed on an upper surface of the separation unit 111, and the control panel 12 may be connected to a control module that controls the operation of the entire apparatus. For example, an input means for adjusting the magnitude, time or period of the microcurrent applied to the control panel 12, an input means for adjusting the temperature, or an input means for adjusting the inflow of gas may be disposed. In addition, a display unit for displaying an operating time, a temperature or a microcurrent magnitude may be arranged in the control panel 12. A control panel 12 or display unit and a immersion body 11 or separation unit 111 having various structures can be formed in the device 10, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

Dipping portions 112a and 112b may be formed on both sides of the separating unit 111 to accommodate both feet of the user, respectively, and a pair of contact portions 113a having a foot shape on the bottom surfaces of the dipping portions 112a and 112b. , 113b) may be formed. Acupressure protrusions for acupressure of the sole may be formed at the contact portions 113a and 113b, but are not necessarily required. In addition, strip-shaped contact electrodes 14a and 14b extending from the pressure portion to the rear portion may be disposed at the contact portions 113a and 113b. By making the contact electrodes 14a and 14b into a band shape, the possibility of contact with the sole can be increased. In addition, the instantaneous stimulus due to the application of the microcurrent applied in the form of a pulse is reduced by being made in a band shape. Circular or elliptical positioning electrodes 141 and 142 may be disposed at the front and rear ends of each of the contact electrodes 14a and 14b. The positioning electrodes 141 and 142 may be electrically connected to the contact electrodes 14a and 14b, and the positioning electrodes 141 and 142 may be slightly protruded upward with respect to the bottom surface. As a result, the user can recognize that the microcurrent is being applied and allow the microcurrent to be applied through the front or the back of the sole. If necessary, a positioning electrode may be formed in the middle portion of each of the contact electrodes 14a and 14b to slightly protrude from the bottom surface.

The fine particle ejection unit 15 may be formed on the front bottom surface of the separation unit 111, and fine particles including air may be ejected through the fine particle ejection unit 15. The microparticles can include, for example, bactericidal ion particles or similar components which have a beneficial effect on the human body. The particulate ejection unit 15 may comprise a distribution plate in which a plurality of fine flow holes are uniformly arranged, and may include pressure adjusting means, as described below.

The outflow operation unit 16 described below may be disposed above or at another suitable location of the separation unit 111 to allow water to flow in or out through a discharge passage or inlet passage disposed on the bottom surface. The drying control unit 17 may be disposed on the upper circumferential surface of the immersion body 11. The drying unit 17 allows the inflow of the drying air through the air discharge passages 18a and 18b to be controlled. The drying control unit 17 is described again below.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pulse-like microcurrent may be applied to the foot of the user in the course of the user's foot bath. The microcurrent may be applied when the pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b are simultaneously contacted by both feet of the user. The magnitude of the applied microcurrent can be appropriately set according to the concentration or temperature of the liquid contained in the immersion body 11, and the magnitude of the applied microcurrent can be adjusted according to the passage of the foot bath time. Therefore, the concentration or temperature of the liquid contained in the immersion body 11 needs to be measured. For this purpose, the detection unit 19 may be arranged in a form that crosses the separation unit 111, and the detection unit 19 may measure the temperature or concentration of each of the dip portions 112a and 112b, respectively, and accordingly The electrical resistance can be measured. The detection unit 19 may send a value periodically detected at each of the immersion portions 112a and 112b to the control module. The control module may check the application state of the microcurrent by analyzing or comparing the value transmitted from the detection unit 19.

Hereinafter, a process in which the application of such a microcurrent is controlled will be described.

Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the operation of the entire footbath apparatus may be controlled by the control module 21. The detection unit described above may include a temperature / concentration detection unit 191 and a resistance measurement unit 192, where the values detected in the detection unit may be sent to the control module 21. The resistance measuring unit 192 may be independently installed or may be in the form of a calculation program that calculates resistance from a value measured by the temperature / concentration detection unit 191 detecting a temperature or concentration. The control module 21 may search the current table unit 23 to search for suitable microcurrent data according to temperature, concentration or resistance. The microcurrent can be, for example, a current having a size of 1 to 1,000 mA, and can be applied in the form of a pulse. The microcurrent data may have information on the duty cycle, the application period, the magnitude or direction of the microcurrent over time, and the application time of the pulsed microcurrent. The control module 21 may apply the microcurrent to the human body by operating the microcurrent generator 13 according to the microcurrent data. In addition, the control module 21 may control the operation of the sterilization control unit 25 and the temperature control unit 24 to supply sterilization components including air or ions to the immersion body, or adjust the temperature of the liquid contained in the immersion body. have. The circulation of the liquid or air after the foot bath process or after the foot bath can be controlled by the circulation unit 26. The pressure of the liquid or air circulated by the pressure regulating unit 262 may be adjusted for the operation of the circulation unit 26, and the inflow rate or discharge of the liquid, sterilizing component or air by the circulation control unit 261. The speed can be adjusted. The circulation control unit 261 can be operated by the control of the control module 21.

As described above, the sterilizing component may be introduced into the inside of the foot bath apparatus, and dry air may be introduced during the foot bath process or after the foot bath is completed. The temperature of the liquid received can also be controlled.

Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of a structure in which the application of the microcurrent is controlled in the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the placement substrate 31 may be disposed inside the contact portion 113a, and the temperature control unit 32 such as a hot wire may be disposed inside the placement substrate 31. The contact portion 113a may be made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin or ceramic, and the placement substrate 31 may be made of an insulating material having thermal conductivity. The temperature control unit 32 may be made of, for example, nichrome wire, tungsten wire or similar electrical resistance wire. The temperature control unit 32 may have a function of adjusting the temperature of the liquid in the foot bath process or adjusting the drying temperature in the drying process of the foot after the foot bath is finished.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the contact electrode 14a and the positioning electrodes 141 and 142 may be electrically separated from each other, and may be electrically connected to the microcurrent generator by the switch unit 33. The contact with the contact electrode 14a or the positioning electrodes 141 and 142 of the sole portion, the anterior portion of the foot, or the rear portion of the foot may be detected and transmitted to the control module 21. The control module 21 may determine whether the microcurrent generator is in operation by determining whether both soles are in contact with each other. It is also possible to determine whether or not the circulation control unit 261 is operated. At the same time, it is possible to determine whether the contact electrode 14a or the positioning electrodes 141 and 142 operate according to whether each part of the sole is in contact. Specifically, whether or not each part of the sole is in contact with the microcurrent operation control unit 131 may be transmitted. If necessary, a temperature / current table 231 may be generated and transmitted to the microcurrent operation control unit 131. The temperature / current table 231 may be generated independently of the microcurrent data by the current table unit described above. The temperature / current table 231 may be applied in preference to the microcurrent data, allowing the microcurrent to be quickly adjusted based on the temperature change.

When the contact information is transmitted from the control module 21, the microcurrent operation control unit 131 controls the operation of the switch unit 33 to connect the contact electrodes 14a or the respective positioning electrodes 141 and 142. Can be determined. At the same time, it is possible to determine whether or not to switch to the temperature control unit 32. Predetermined size by adjusting the electrical connection to the contact electrode 14a, the positioning electrodes 141, 142 or the temperature regulating unit 32 by such a microcurrent actuation control unit 131 and the switch unit 33 The microcurrent can be applied to the human body and at the same time, it is possible to prevent the accumulation of charge in the electrodes that are not in contact.

The footbath apparatus according to the present invention allows the drying after the footbath is finished while the beneficial sterilizing component is introduced to the human body in the footbath process.

Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment of a process in which the sterilization component is added and drying is performed in the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention.

4, the dry air unit 41 is installed to effectively dry the feet after the foot bath is completed. The dry air unit 41 may be introduced into the immersion body through the air discharge passage described above, and various types of air discharge passages may be formed in the immersion body. Dry air unit 41 may comprise, for example, a pump, a filter or a similar unit. The control module 21 may determine whether to apply the microcurrent to the human body in the drying process according to the information detected by the contact detection unit 34.

The sterilization control unit 25 may have a function of supplying the fine particles including the sterilizing component during the foot bath process or the foot is dried after the foot bath is finished.

4, the sterilization control unit 25 includes a sterilization component generating unit 421 for generating a sterilization component; A feed pump 422 for supplying sterile components; A particulate nozzle 424 which makes particulate form while discharging the sterile component supplied from the feed pump 422 together with air; And a pressure regulating unit 425 for regulating the supply pressure of the sterilizing component.

1 When a fluid containing, for example, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide or the like gas is supplied through the supply tube T1, electrolysis is performed in a sterile component generation unit 421 having two electrodes separated from each other for electrolysis. A bactericidal component of acidic hypochlorite, alkaline electrolytic component, acidic hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite component, alkali ion component or the like may be produced. The resulting sterile component may be supplied in liquid form to the particulate nozzle 424 by operation of the feed pump 422 via the 2, 3 feed tubes T2, T3. The amount supplied to the particulate nozzle 424 by the feed pump 422 can be controlled, and by the gas supply unit 423 to the particulate nozzle 424 via a four supply tube T4 of high pressure such as air. Air can enter. The supply pressure of the particulate nozzle 424 can be adjusted according to the internal pressure of the immersion body by the pressure regulating unit 425, and the particulate nozzle 424 ejects the particulates containing the sterilizing component to the particulate ejection unit 15. You can. Particulate components including such bactericidal components allow air bubbles to be generated in the foot bath process, and remove various pathogenic bacteria generated at the foot site during the foot bath process or drying process. If desired, various components may be injected into the immersion body through the particulate nozzle 424, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The footbath apparatus according to the present invention allows the effect of the footbath to be increased by applying a microcurrent in the form of a pulse to the foot portion in the footbath process, thereby causing an additional effect of health promotion. The foot bath apparatus according to the present invention allows the sanitary condition of the foot to be improved by adding a sterilizing component together with the foot bath. In addition, the foot bath apparatus according to the present invention is to improve the health of the user by allowing the temperature control and the application of the microcurrent in the drying process of the foot with the foot bath.

Although the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the presented embodiments, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and modifications without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention with reference to the presented embodiments. . The invention is not limited by the invention as such variations and modifications but only by the claims appended hereto.

10: foot bath device 11: immersion body
12: control panel 13: microcurrent generator
14a, 14b: contact electrode 15: fine particle ejection unit
16: outflow operating unit 17: drying control unit
18a, 18b: air exhaust passage 19: detection unit
21: control module 23: current table unit
24: temperature control unit 25: sterilization control unit
26: circulation unit 31: placement substrate
32: temperature control unit 33: switch unit
34: contact detection unit 41: dry air unit
111: separation unit 112a, 112b: immersion portion
113a, 113b: contact area 131: microcurrent operation control unit
141, 142: positioning electrode 191: temperature / concentration detection unit
192: resistance measurement unit 231: temperature / current table
261: circulation control unit 262: pressure regulation unit
421: sterile component generating unit 422: feed pump
423: gas supply unit 424: particulate nozzle
425: pressure regulating units T1, T2, T3, T4: 1, 2, 3, 4 supply tubes

Claims (1)

A immersion body 11 capable of accommodating liquid;
A pair of contact portions 113a formed on both sides of the separation unit 111 formed in the immersion body 11 and formed separately from each other on the bottom surfaces of the immersion portions 112a and 112b in which both feet of the user are accommodated, respectively. 113b);
A pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b disposed at the pair of contact portions 113a and 113b, respectively;
A microcurrent generator 13 for applying a microcurrent to the human body through a pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b; And
It includes a control module for adjusting the operation of the microcurrent generator 13,
When the pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b are in contact with both feet of the user at the same time, a microcurrent is applied to the human body, and a circular or elliptical position is set at the front and rear ends of the pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b. Electrodes 141 and 142 are disposed,
The pair of contact electrodes 14a and 14b are disposed to have a band shape extending from the front portion to the rear portion of each of the pair of contact portions 113a and 113b and the positioning electrodes 141 and 142. The footbath apparatus of the microcurrent application structure, characterized in that the electrical contact with the contact electrodes (14a, 14b) and formed in a shape projecting upward with respect to the bottom surface.

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