KR20060018431A - A foot warmer and cooler - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cold / hot heat steamer, wherein the cold-heat heat steamer on the feet to recover fatigue, promote blood circulation and metabolism, cold and heat foot steamer, the user inputs a set temperature; A cold / heat generator for generating cold air on one side and warm air on the other side according to a user's set temperature input to the operation unit; A heat transfer unit coupled to one side of the cold / hot heat generating unit and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit to the outside; A heat dissipation fin coupled to the other side of the cold / hot heat generating unit and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit to the atmosphere; It comprises a cold and hot plate of a high thermal conductivity material for transferring the cold or warm air transferred from the heat transfer to the foot.

Cold heat, heat, foot, steaming, thermoelectric element, heat detection

Description

Cold and Heat Foot Steamer {A foot warmer and cooler}

1 is a perspective view showing a steaming method using an ice bag.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a steaming method using a thermos.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the main portion of the foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a block diagram of the operating system of the foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a perspective view of the foot steamer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 shows an example of the use of the foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: pocket 20: string

30: ice 40: water

50: thermos 100: foot steamer

110,112: cold and hot plate 120: heat transfer part

130: cold and hot heat generating unit 140: heat dissipation fin

210: foot stimulator 220: solenoid

230,235: foot acupressure part 300: cooling fan

310: vent 400: display unit

410, 420: control panel 430: power cord

500: operation unit 510: operation unit

520: detection unit 530: display unit

540: speaker unit 550: power unit

The present invention relates to a foot steamer, and more particularly, to a cold and heat foot steamer that can remove the fatigue of the foot and promote metabolism by transferring cold or warmth to the foot using the Peltier effect.

Not only foot fatigue due to walking upright, but also fatigue that is concentrated on the foot by the lifestyle of modern man sitting in the office for a long time is increasing. Since ancient times, the foot is called a miniature version of the human body, and the concentration of fatigue on the foot has become a stressor for the entire body.

In order to remove the concentration of fatigue on the feet, ice packs using ice bags are commonly used at home.

1 is a perspective view showing a steaming method using an ice bag.

As shown in Figure 1, the poultice using the ice bag is put into the bag 10 formed of a synthetic resin, such as vinyl, ice 30, and then sealed the bag 10 using a tie string 20, etc. Is done.

However, since the bag 10 is made of a synthetic resin such as vinyl, when the tear is torn, water melted from the ice 30 leaks to the outside, thereby requiring attention to use. In addition, since the synthetic resin material is weak to heat, the ice case is not the opposite case, that is, there is a problem that can not be heated.

In addition, since the tension strap 20 is used as a method of sealing the pocket 10, when the upper portion of the pocket 10 is inclined, the ice 30 melts out of the water, resulting in inconvenience.

A steaming method using a thermos has been proposed to eliminate the inconvenience of the steaming method using such an ice bag, and to enable a heated steaming.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a steaming method using a thermos.

As shown in Figure 2, the steaming method using the thermal insulation container is filled with ice water or warm water 40 in the thermal insulation container 50 filled with a foaming resin, etc., and then immersing the foot in the thermal insulation container 50 to cool cold heat Do it.

In this way, by using the thermal insulation container 50, in addition to cold compresses, it is also possible to heat heat. However, when filling the ice water or warm water 40 in the thermos (50), it takes a long time to prepare and uncomfortable because the ice is used to freeze or warm the water.

In addition, when the thermal container 50 is shocked from the outside, there is a risk that the user should always pay attention because the water 40 accommodated therein may spill due to the shaking of the thermal container 50.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a foot steamer capable of immediately performing a cold or warm steam when necessary.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a foot steamer having a foot pressure function, in addition to the foot poultice.

In order to achieve the above object, the cold and hot foot steamer according to the present invention, in the cold and hot foot steamer, the user inputs a set temperature; A cold / hot heat generating unit generating cold air on one side and warm air on the other side according to a user's set temperature input to the operation unit; A heat transfer unit coupled to one side of the cold / hot heat generating unit and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit to the outside; A heat dissipation fin coupled to the other side of the cold / hot heat generating unit and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit to the atmosphere; It characterized in that it comprises a cold and hot plate of a high thermal conductivity material for transferring the cold or warm air transferred from the heat transfer to the foot.

Here, the above-mentioned cold and hot plate is formed of an aluminum material, it is preferable that the surface is ceramic coated.

In addition, it is preferable that the above-mentioned hot and cold plate protrudes from the center portion so as to contact the concave portion of the foot.

In addition, the cold or hot foot steamer according to the present invention is in contact with or non-contact with the hot and cold hot plate detecting unit for detecting the temperature of the hot and cold hot plate; And an operation unit configured to operate the cold / hot heat generating unit until the detected temperature is equal to the set temperature by comparing the temperature sensed by the sensing unit with the set temperature input to the operation unit.

In addition, the cold or hot foot steamer according to the present invention massage function operation unit for receiving a command for the massage function operation of the user; A solenoid reciprocating according to a user's command input to the massage function manipulation unit; And it is preferably configured to further comprise a foot stimulus formed with a protrusion on the surface coupled to the upper portion of the solenoid to reciprocate.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the configuration and use method of cold and hot foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the main portion of the foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view of a foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a control system block of the foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention It is also.

As shown in FIG. 3, the foot steamer 100 according to the present embodiment includes manipulation units 410, 420, and 510 for a user to input a set temperature; Cold and hot heat generating unit 130 for generating warm air on one side according to the user's set temperature input to the operation unit; Is coupled to one side of the cold and hot heat generating unit 130, the heat transfer unit 120 for transmitting the cold or warm air generated in the cold and hot heat generating unit 130 to the outside; A heat dissipation fin 140 coupled to the other side of the cold / hot heat generating unit 130 and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit 130 to the atmosphere; It consists of a cold and hot plate 110 of a high thermal conductivity material for transferring the cold or warm air transferred from the heat transfer unit 120 to the foot.

The manipulation unit 410, 420, 510 may not only input a set temperature, but also input an operation required for a massage function to be described later. The operation unit 410, 420, 510 may be a push switch, a touch switch, or the like, and the present invention is not particularly limited thereto.

The cold / hot heat generating unit 130 may be configured by using a Peltier effect in which endotherm is generated at one terminal and heat is generated at the other terminal according to the current direction when a current is connected by connecting two types of metal ends. That is, using a Peltier element formed of two kinds of metals or semiconductors such as bismuth and tellurium, which are different in electric conductivity types, when a current is flowed to the Peltier element, a cold / heat generator 130 generating cold or warmth in the current direction. ) Is done. Here, although two cold and hot heat generating units 130 are illustrated in FIG. 3, the present invention is not particularly limited thereto, and two or more cold and hot heat generating units may be used as necessary.

The heat transfer part 120 serves to transfer the cold or warm air generated in the cold and hot heat generating unit 130 to the cold and hot plate 110, the material of the heat transfer unit 120 is preferably used a metal with high thermal conductivity. Do.

The cold and hot plate 110 serves to deliver the cold or warm air transferred through the heat transfer unit 120 to the user. Cold and hot plate 110 is preferably formed of high thermal conductivity aluminum, the present invention is not particularly limited thereto. In addition, the surface of the cold and hot plate 110 is preferably a ceramic coating treatment. By such a ceramic coating process, not only can the oxidation of the cold and hot plate 110 be prevented, but also the far-infrared radiation effect according to the ceramic component can be further obtained. Far-infrared rays expand capillaries to promote blood circulation, increase skin blood flow, maintain healthy skin, reduce pain and quick recovery in addition to fatigue and chronic disease healing, and discharge waste products from the body. It is known.

The heat dissipation fin 140 is coupled to the lower portion of the cold / hot heat generating unit 130, and serves to quickly discharge cold air or heat generated from the cold / hot heat generating unit 130 to the atmosphere. The heat dissipation fin 140 may be made of copper or aluminum having high thermal conductivity, and the heat dissipation fin 140 may be formed in a pin shape, a plate shape, or the like for fast heat exchange.

The cooling fan 300 is rotated by a motor driven by electricity, and used to increase the heat radiation efficiency of the heat radiation fins 140.

The vent 310 allows the air flow generated from the cooling fan 300 to be quickly discharged to the outside after passing through the heat radiating fin 140.

Here, the cooling fan 300, the heat dissipation fins 140 and the vents 310 are preferably arranged in a row to increase the heat exchange efficiency, it may be arranged bent at a predetermined angle as necessary.

The power cord 430 supplies power required for each component of the cold and hot foot steamer 100. The power cord 430 may be used in connection with a home power source, or may be supplied with power through a vehicle cigar jack, if necessary. It should also be noted that in addition to the home and vehicle power sources, a rechargeable battery or a battery slot can be used to supply power.

Foot stimulator 210 is used in conjunction with the solenoid 220. As is well known to those skilled in the art, the solenoid 220 reciprocates as the current flows. According to the reciprocating motion of the solenoid 220, the foot stimulator 210 having protrusions formed on the surface of the solenoid 220 also reciprocates together, and thus, it is possible to apply sufficient stimulus to the concave portion of the foot.

Before and after the foot stimulation unit 210, the foot acupressure unit 230 is formed with a protrusion is applied to the heel and heel of the foot.

The display unit 400 displays the operation state of the cold or hot foot steamer 100 or the contents input by the user. The display unit 400 may be configured as an LED.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the sensing unit 520 is installed in contact with or not in contact with the hot and cold heating plate 110 to sense the temperature of the hot and cold heating plate 110.

The speaker unit 540 may give attention to the user through sound during abnormal operation of the cold / hot foot steamer 100, and may make the user's input correct by hearing.

The power supply unit 550 distributes the power input from the power cord 430 to each component, and additionally performs a function of automatically shutting off the power in an emergency such as an overvoltage, if necessary.

The operation unit 500 stores a command input by the user through the operation unit 510, transmits a required operation to each component according to the user's command, and receives the temperature detected by the detection unit 520.

That is, for example, when the user sets the temperature to 5 ℃ for cold pack, the calculation unit 500 flows a current so that the portion in contact with the heat transfer unit 120 of the cold and hot heat generating unit 130 to endothermic function After sending, when the temperature detected by the sensing unit 520 becomes 5 ° C., the operation of the cold / heat generating unit 130 is temporarily stopped. After that, when the temperature detected by the sensing unit 520 reaches 7 ° C., the cold / heat generator 130 is operated again.

On the contrary, when the user sets the temperature to 40 ° C. for heating, the calculation unit 500 sends a current so that the part contacted with the heat transfer part 120 of the cold / heat generating unit 130 performs a heating function, and then detects the temperature. When the temperature detected by the unit 520 reaches 40 ° C., the operation of the cold / hot heat generating unit 130 is temporarily stopped. After that, when the temperature sensed by the detector 520 reaches 38 ° C, the cold / heat generator 130 is operated again.

In addition, when a failure occurs in the cold / hot heat generating unit 130 or the like, when the temperature continuously drops or rises continuously, the operation of the cold / hot heat generating unit 130 is performed based on the temperature information detected by the detecting unit 520. At the same time, a failure signal may be generated on the display unit 530 and the speaker unit 540 so that the user may not be burned according to a low temperature or a high temperature.

Hereinafter, an example of using the foot steamer according to the present embodiment will be described.

Figure 7 shows an example of the use of the foot steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the user operates the manipulation units 410, 420, and 510 to operate the cold / hot heat generating unit 130.

According to the user's operation, the heat generating or endothermic operation is performed in the cold and heat generating unit 130, and the heat or endotherm affects the cold and hot plate 110 through the heat transfer unit 120.

Thereafter, the user operates the operation unit again to stop the operation of the foot steamer.

As described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the configuration and use of cold and hot foot steamer according to the present invention.

However, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and that various modifications and changes can be made within the spirit and spirit of the appended claims.

For example, as shown in Figure 6, the hot and cold plate may protrude from the center.

6 is a perspective view of the foot steamer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

That is, when the center of the cold and hot plate 112 as shown in Figure 6 protrudes, since the concave portion of the foot can also be in contact with the cold and hot plate 112, the foot can be cool or warm as a whole.

In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the cold and hot plate may be formed in a shape matching the shape of the foot. Even in this case, since the cold and hot plate has high thermal conductivity, heat transfer from the heat transfer part 120 can be sufficiently performed throughout the cold and hot plate, and the user can obtain a sufficient poultice effect for the entire foot.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, the foot steamer 100 may be configured by adding a weight scale or body fat measurement function to the position or other positions of the foot acupressure part and foot stimulation part.

In this case, the user can indirectly check the current state of health by releasing the fatigue of the foot and checking his or her weight.

As described above, according to the present invention can provide a foot steaming machine that can quickly perform a cold or hot pack.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a foot steamer having a foot pressure effect in addition to the foot poultice.

Claims (5)

In cold and hot foot steamer, An operation unit for inputting a set temperature by a user; A cold / hot heat generating unit generating cold air on one side and warm air on the other side according to a user's set temperature input to the operation unit; A heat transfer unit coupled to one side of the cold / hot heat generating unit and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit to the outside; A heat dissipation fin coupled to the other side of the cold / hot heat generating unit and transferring cold or warm air generated in the cold / hot heat generating unit to the atmosphere; And a cold / hot foot steamer comprising: a cold / hot plate of a high thermal conductivity material for transferring cold or warm air transferred from the heat transfer part to the foot. The method of claim 1, The hot and cold heating plate is formed of an aluminum material, hot and cold foot steamer, characterized in that the surface is ceramic coated. The method of claim 1, The hot and cold hot plate is characterized in that the central portion protrudes so as to contact the concave portion of the foot. The method of claim 1, The cold / hot heat steamer includes a detector for contacting or non-contacting the cold / hot plate to detect the temperature of the cold / hot plate; And Comparing the temperature detected by the sensing unit and the set temperature input to the operation unit further comprises a calculation unit for operating the cold and hot heat generating unit until the detected temperature is equal to the set temperature. Steamer. The method of claim 1, The hot and cold foot steamer is a massage function operation unit for receiving a command for the massage function operation of the user; A solenoid reciprocating according to a user's command input to the massage function manipulation unit; And Hot and cold foot steamer characterized in that it comprises a; further comprising; foot stimulation unit is formed on the surface coupled to the upper portion of the solenoid reciprocating movement.

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