KR20240006350A - Foot pressure device for shoes - Google Patents

Abstract

The acupressure device for shoes according to the present invention is installed on the inner sole of the shoe to apply pressure to the sole area. It is formed in the shape of a bar with a hollow inside to apply pressure to the concave area in the center of the sole, and is made of an elastic material. It may include an acupressure portion that is compressed when pressed by an external force and restored when the external force is released.

Description

{Foot pressure device for shoes}

The present invention relates to an acupressure device for shoes. More specifically, it is installed inside a shoe and is compressed and restored by the load of the foot during the walking process, so that the acupressure means presses the sole of the foot and simultaneously applies acupressure in the form of rubbing, thereby improving blood circulation. It is about an acupressure device for shoes that relieves foot fatigue.

In general, the feet are where the load is most concentrated in our body, and fatigue occurs first when standing, walking, or running for long periods of time. In addition, the feet can be said to be a miniature version of the human body, with acupuncture points corresponding to various body organs, including the five organs and six parts, distributed throughout the sole. Acupressure or massage at the acupuncture points can be used to improve the health of the relevant body organs and relieve foot fatigue. This is a widely known fact.

In this way, acupressure shoes are widely used to provide acupressure pressure on the soles of the feet. These acupressure shoes are made by forming a number of protrusions on the shoes that come in contact with the soles of the feet, so that the protrusions are strongly pressed against the soles of the feet by the weight of the body during the walking process. there is.

However, since these acupressure shoes repeatedly compress only the specific area where the protrusions are formed, pain is caused in the pressure area after a certain period of time, making acupressure impossible for a long time, and the inconvenience of having to manually move the position of the foot to change the auxiliary acupressure area. There was something.

Registered Patent Publication 10-1210079 (announced on May 13, 2020)

The object of the present invention is to install an acupressure device inside a shoe and compress and restore it by the load of the foot during the walking process so that the acupressure means presses the sole of the foot and simultaneously applies acupressure in the form of rubbing, thereby effectively relieving foot fatigue by applying acupressure to a wider area. The aim is to provide an acupressure device for shoes.

The acupressure device for shoes according to the present invention to achieve the above problem is installed on the inner sole of the shoe to apply pressure to the sole, and is formed in the shape of a bar with a hollow inside to press the concave area at the center of the sole. It applies acupressure and may include an acupressure portion that is formed of an elastic material and is compressed when pressed by an external force and restored when the external force is released.

In addition, the acupressure unit includes a body portion disposed long in the width direction of the shoe and having a surface in contact with the sole of the foot formed to be convex, a first protrusion protruding forward of the body portion and having a first groove having a hemispherical shape at the top, and , It may include a second protrusion that protrudes toward the rear of the body portion and has a second hemispherical groove formed on the upper portion.

In addition, it may further include an auxiliary acupressure unit that is formed by bending a wire and is disposed long in the longitudinal direction of the shoe to apply acupressure to the sole of the foot together with the acupressure unit.

Additionally, the auxiliary acupressure unit may be repeatedly extended in an “S” shape and supported on the upper part of the acupressure unit.

In addition, at least one groove formed long in the width direction of the shoe is provided on the upper part of the acupressure unit, and a part of the auxiliary acupressure unit may be inserted into the groove.

In addition, the auxiliary acupressure unit includes a first auxiliary acupressure member and a second auxiliary acupressure member disposed at the front and rear of the inside of the shoe, respectively, and one side of the first auxiliary acupressure member is seated on the front bottom surface of the shoe and the other side is seated on the front bottom of the shoe. The side is inserted into the first groove of the first protrusion. One side of the second auxiliary acupressure member may be seated on the rear bottom surface of the shoe and the other side may be inserted into the second groove of the second protrusion.

Additionally, the auxiliary acupressure unit may be formed to slope downward from the center to both sides when viewed from the side and may be provided in an arch shape.

In addition, the auxiliary acupressure unit is formed to be long in the width direction of the shoe, and includes a plurality of horizontal frames provided at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the shoe, and a connection frame that alternately and repeatedly connects one end and the other end of the horizontal frame. may include.

In addition, the horizontal frame includes a plurality of acupressure protrusions bent convexly upward to apply pressure to the sole of the user's foot, and the connection frame includes bends bent upward from both ends connected to the horizontal frame to provide pressure on the side of the foot. It can be formed to surround.

Additionally, the acupressure unit may further include an air cushion or elastic member installed in the hollow.

According to the present invention, the concave part of the foot is pressed using an acupressure unit installed inside the shoe and contracted and restored in the vertical direction by the pressure of the foot when walking, and at the same time, the auxiliary acupressure unit is formed to be deformed in the up and down direction, thereby forming the auxiliary acupressure unit. By moving the convex acupressure protrusions in the longitudinal direction of the shoe, the acupressure range can be made wider.

In addition, by using the fact that the connecting frame formed to surround the side of the foot deforms in the width direction of the shoe every time you walk, the acupressure protrusions are moved in the width direction of the shoe, making it possible to apply acupressure in the form of rubbing while simultaneously pressing the sole of the foot, thereby reducing foot fatigue. can be effectively released.

In addition, the auxiliary acupressure unit can be used more hygienically by manufacturing it using a wire made of cupronickel, which can eliminate foot odor.

In addition, the auxiliary acupressure unit is formed by repeatedly bending a single wire into an "S" shape, making it easy to manufacture, and can be varied according to the length of the shoe and foot structure, improving adhesion to the sole and providing acupressure with uniform pressure. At the same time, it can be applied to shoes of various sizes, which has the effect of improving versatility.

In addition, by installing an air cushion or elastic member inside the acupressure unit, the restoring force of the acupressure unit can be made more smooth, and by supporting the feet more stably when walking, shock applied to the feet can be absorbed and fatigue caused by walking can be reduced.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an acupressure device for shoes according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an air cushion installed in the acupressure device for shoes shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a side view showing a state in which an elastic member is installed in the acupressure device for shoes shown in Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of an acupressure device for shoes according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the auxiliary acupressure unit shown in Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the acupressure device shown in Figure 4 is installed inside a shoe.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing the acupressure device of Figure 6 in a pressurized state.

Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, the acupressure device for shoes according to a preferred embodiment will be described in detail as follows. Here, the same symbols are used for the same components, and repetitive descriptions and detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the invention are omitted. Embodiments of the invention are provided to more completely explain the invention to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an acupressure device for shoes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the acupressure device 100 for shoes is installed on the inner sole of the shoe (S) to provide acupressure to the sole of the foot, and may include an acupressure unit 110.

The acupressure unit 110 is formed in the shape of a bar with a hollow 110a therein and can apply acupressure to the central concave portion of the sole. Additionally, the acupressure unit 110 is made of an elastic material and can be compressed when pressed by an external force and restored when the external force is released. For example, the acupressure unit 110 may be arranged long in the width direction of the shoe (S) and located in the concave part of the sole, and when compressed and restored by the pressure of the sole during walking, it stimulates the concave part of the sole. I can give it.

Both sides of the acupressure unit 110 may be shielded or open. When both sides of the acupressure unit are shielded, the acupressure unit itself can function as an air spring, and when both sides are open, there is an advantage that compression and restoration are facilitated. In addition, if necessary, a plurality of ventilation holes are provided on the upper part of the acupressure unit to allow air to pass through, thereby helping the discharge of sweat generated from the feet and enabling more hygienic use.

In order to support a portion of the auxiliary acupressure unit 140, which will be described later, the acupressure unit 110 is provided with at least one groove portion 110b, 110c formed long in the width direction of the shoe S on the upper part of the acupressure unit 110. You can.

Specifically, the acupressure unit 110 may include a body unit 111, a first protrusion 112, and a second protrusion 113.

The body portion 111 is intended to support and stimulate the concave portion of the sole, and may be arranged long in the width direction of the shoe. For example, the upper portion of the body portion 111, that is, the surface in contact with the sole, may be formed to be convex, and the edges may be rounded to prevent the sole from being injured by sharp edges.

The first protrusion 112 protrudes toward the front of the body portion 111, and a hemispherical first groove portion 110b may be formed at the upper portion to be long in the width direction of the shoe S. For example, the first protrusion 112 may be formed to protrude in the longitudinal direction of the shoe S, and supports a lower portion of the auxiliary acupressure unit 140, which will be described later, through a hemispherical groove 110b formed at the upper portion. can do. In addition, the first protrusion 112 is formed lower than the height of the body portion 111 to prevent the auxiliary acupressure portion 140 from excessively protruding upward from the body portion 111. That is, a step may be formed between the body portion 111 and the first protrusion 112 in consideration of the thickness of the auxiliary acupressure portion 140, and the height of this step may be formed to be greater than the diameter of the thickness of the auxiliary acupressure portion 140. You can.

The second protrusion 113 protrudes toward the rear of the body portion 111, and a hemispherical second groove portion 110c may be formed at the upper portion to be long in the width direction of the shoe S. For example, the second protrusion 113 may be formed to protrude in the longitudinal direction of the shoe S, and may be a lower portion of the auxiliary acupressure unit 140, which will be described later, through the hemispherical second groove 110c formed at the upper portion. can support. In addition, the second protrusion 113, like the first protrusion 112, is formed lower than the height of the body portion 111 to prevent the auxiliary acupressure portion 140 from excessively protruding upward from the body portion 111. You can.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an air cushion installed in the acupressure device for shoes shown in Figure 1.

Referring to FIG. 2, an air cushion 120 may be installed in the hollow 110a of the acupressure unit 110. For example, the air cushion 120 may be formed in a size and shape corresponding to the hollow 110a formed inside the acupressure unit 110, or may be formed as small as about 1 to 5 mm in the longitudinal direction of the shoe. Accordingly, the air cushion 120 is in a form that supports the acupressure unit, thereby preventing the acupressure unit from being excessively pressed when walking and restoring force more smoothly. In addition, the air cushion 120 supports the foot more stably when walking and absorbs shock applied to the foot, thereby reducing fatigue on the foot.

Figure 3 is a side view showing a state in which an elastic member is installed in the acupressure device for shoes shown in Figure 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, an elastic member 130 may be installed in the hollow 110a of the acupressure unit 110. For example, at least one elastic member 130 may be provided and installed in the hollow 110a of the acupressure unit, and may be provided as a spring capable of being compressed and restored in the vertical direction. If a plurality of elastic members 130 are provided, the elastic members 130 may be installed in the hollow 110a spaced apart in the width direction of the shoe. If only one elastic member 130 is provided, the elastic members 130 may be installed in the hollow 110a. It can be arranged to be located in the center. Here, the type of the elastic member 130 is not limited and can be applied in various ways as needed, such as coil springs, air springs, leaf springs, etc.

In this way, as the elastic member 130 is installed inside the acupressure unit 110, the compression and restoration force of the acupressure unit 110 can be made more smooth, thereby improving usability.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of an acupressure device for shoes according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the auxiliary acupressure unit shown in Figure 4, and Figure 6 shows the acupressure device shown in Figure 4 installed inside the shoe. It is a drawing, and FIG. 7 is a view showing the acupressure device of FIG. 6 in a pressurized state. In this embodiment, the description will focus on differences from the previously described embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, the acupressure device 200 for shoes is formed by bending a wire and further includes an auxiliary acupressure unit 140 that is disposed long in the longitudinal direction of the shoe and applies acupressure to the sole of the foot together with the acupressure unit 110. It can be included.

The auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is supported on the upper part of the acupressure unit 110 and may be repeatedly extended in an “S” shape and disposed in the longitudinal direction of the shoe (S). For example, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 may be formed by repeatedly bending a wire made of cupronickel into an “S” shape. Cupronickel is an alloy of copper and nickel, and has antibacterial and odor-blocking functions, so it can eliminate foot odor when installed inside shoes (S). In this embodiment, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is shown and described as having an “S” shape, but it is not limited to this and can be implemented in various shapes. In addition, the material of the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is not limited to cupronickel, and any material that has elasticity to enable compression and restoration is applicable.

Meanwhile, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 may be made of a pair of members. For example, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 may include a first auxiliary acupressure member 140A and a second auxiliary acupressure member 140B disposed at the front and rear sides of the shoe, respectively.

For example, one side of the first auxiliary acupressure member 140A may be seated on the front bottom of the shoe S, and the other side may be inserted into and supported in the first groove 110b of the first protrusion 112. Also, one side of the second auxiliary acupressure member 140B may be seated on the rear bottom of the shoe S, and the other side may be inserted into and supported in the second groove 110c of the second protrusion 113.

In this way, as the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is made up of a pair of auxiliary acupressure members 140A and 140B, more flow occurs up and down compared to the auxiliary acupressure unit made of one member, which is caused by the acupressure protrusion 41 ) can improve acupressure efficiency by broadening the range of movement. However, the number of auxiliary acupressure units 140 is not limited, and although not shown, it is possible to consist of a single member.

The auxiliary acupressure unit 140 may have a variable length to match the length of the shoe (S). In other words, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is formed by bending one or two wires, and can be installed inside the shoe (S) by changing the length by increasing or decreasing the bent portion according to the length of the shoe (S). there is. Accordingly, since one acupressure device 200 can be applied to shoes S having different sizes, versatility is improved.

The auxiliary acupressure unit 140 may be formed to slope downward from the center to both sides when viewed from the side and may be provided in an arch shape. This is because the center of the sole is concave compared to the front and back, so that the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is provided in an arch shape when viewed from the side, allowing the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 to be in close contact with the sole.

Specifically, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 may include a horizontal frame 141 and a connection frame 142.

The horizontal frame 141 is a portion supported on the acupressure unit 110, is formed to be long in the width direction of the shoe (S), and may be provided in plural numbers at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the shoe (S). At this time, among the plurality of horizontal frames 141 provided in the first auxiliary acupressure member 140A and the second auxiliary acupressure member 140B, the horizontal frame 141 located closest to the acupressure unit 110 is each an acupressure unit. It may be inserted into and supported in the first groove portion 110b and the second groove portion 110c of (110).

The horizontal frame 141 includes a plurality of acupressure protrusions 41 convexly bent upward and can apply acupressure to the sole of the user's foot. For example, the acupressure protrusions 41 may be formed on the horizontal frame 141 by being convexly bent into a hemispherical shape, and may be provided in plural numbers and arranged to be spaced apart from each other. In this way, as the acupressure projections 41, which are acupressure means, are formed by bending the horizontal frame 141 rather than providing them separately, the manufacturing cost is reduced and the connection between the acupressure projections 41 and the horizontal frame 141 is reduced. By gently connecting the areas, pain during acupressure can be minimized.

The connection frame 142 may alternately and repeatedly connect one end and the other end of the horizontal frame 141. At this time, the connecting frame 142 may be formed to surround the side of the foot including bent portions 42 bent upward from both ends connected to the horizontal frame 141.

In this way, as the connection frame 142 is bent upward and formed to surround the side of the foot, it is possible to prevent the acupressure device 200 from coming off when walking, and the bent portion moves up and down by elasticity to form an acupressure protrusion ( 41) moves in the width direction. Therefore, the acupressure position of the acupressure projections 41 changes in the width direction each time you walk, making it possible to rub and apply acupressure over a wider area.

In addition, as the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is formed to slope downward from the center to both sides when viewed from the side, has a certain height, and is seated on the elastic acupressure unit 110, the horizontal frame 141 when walking is the acupressure unit ( It moves up and down due to the compression and restoring force of 110, so that the acupressure position of the acupressure protrusion 41 formed on the horizontal frame 141 changes in the longitudinal direction. That is, the acupressure protrusions 41 move in the width and length directions of the shoe S due to deformation of the connecting frame 142 and the horizontal frame 141, allowing acupressure to be applied to a wider area of the foot.

Meanwhile, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 includes a first finishing frame 143 extending forward of the horizontal frame 141 of the first auxiliary acupressure member 140A and a horizontal frame 141 of the second auxiliary acupressure member 140B. It may further include a second finishing frame 144 extending rearward. For example, the first finishing frame 143 and the second finishing frame 144 may extend from the end of the horizontal frame 141 in an arc-shaped bend to fit the inner shape of the shoe (S). At this time, the first finishing frame 143 may be formed in an arc shape with a larger diameter than the second finishing frame 144 due to the characteristics of the foot, and is formed in a large space between the horizontal frame 141 and the first finishing frame 143. Therefore, to prevent the acupressure area from becoming narrow, the first finishing frame 143 may further include a subframe 43 extending inward from the extended end and arranged in parallel with the horizontal frame 141. In FIG. 3, the subframe 43 is shown as being formed straight, but an acupressure protrusion 41 may be formed on the upper part of the subframe 43, similar to the horizontal frame 141.

As described above, the acupressure device 100 for shoes applies pressure to the concave part of the foot using the acupressure unit 110, which contracts and restores in the up and down direction due to the pressure of the foot when walking, while simultaneously applying the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 in the up and down direction. By deforming, the acupressure protrusion 41 protruding convexly from the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the shoe S to form a wider acupressure range.

In addition, the connection frame 142 formed to surround the side of the foot is deformed in the width direction of the shoe (S) every time the foot is walked, thereby moving the acupressure protrusion 41 in the width direction of the shoe (S), thereby compressing the sole of the foot. At the same time, you can apply acupressure in the form of rubbing, effectively relieving foot fatigue.

In addition, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 can be used more hygienically by manufacturing it using a wire made of cupronickel, which can remove foot odor.

In addition, the auxiliary acupressure unit 140 is formed by repeatedly bending a single wire into an "S" shape, making it easy to manufacture, and can be varied according to the length of the shoe (S) and the structure of the foot, thereby improving adhesion to the sole of the foot. It allows acupressure with uniform pressure and can be applied to shoes (S) of various sizes, which has the effect of improving versatility.

In addition, an air cushion 120 or an elastic member 130 is installed inside the acupressure unit 110 to make the restoring force of the acupressure unit 110 more smooth and to support the foot more stably when walking, thereby reducing the pressure applied to the foot. It can reduce fatigue caused by walking by absorbing the impact of falling.

The present invention has been described with reference to an embodiment shown in the attached drawings, but this is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments are possible therefrom. You will be able to. Accordingly, the true scope of protection of the present invention should be determined only by the appended claims.

110: Acupressure unit
110a: hollow
110a: first groove portion
110b: second groove
111: body part
112: first protrusion
113: second protrusion
120: Air cushion
130: Elastic member
140: Auxiliary acupressure unit
140A: First auxiliary acupressure member
140B: Second auxiliary acupressure member
141: Horizontal frame
142: Connection frame
143: 1st finishing frame
144: Second finishing frame

Claims (10)

In the shoe acupressure device that is installed on the inner sole of the shoe and applies pressure to the sole,
A shoe that is formed in the shape of a bar with a hollow interior to apply acupressure to the concave area in the center of the sole, and is made of an elastic material and includes an acupressure unit that is compressed when pressed by an external force and restored when the external force is released. For acupressure.
According to paragraph 1,
The acupressure unit,
A body portion disposed long in the width direction of the shoe and having a convex surface in contact with the sole;
A first protrusion protruding forward of the body and having a hemispherical first groove formed on the upper portion,
An acupressure device for shoes including a second protrusion that protrudes toward the rear of the body portion and has a second hemispherical groove formed on the upper portion.
According to paragraph 1,
An acupressure device for shoes, which is formed by bending a wire and further includes an auxiliary acupressure unit that is disposed long in the longitudinal direction of the shoe and applies pressure to the sole of the foot together with the acupressure unit.
According to paragraph 3,
The auxiliary acupressure unit is repeatedly extended in an “S” shape and is supported on the upper part of the acupressure unit.
According to paragraph 3,
An acupressure device for shoes, wherein at least one groove is provided at an upper part of the acupressure unit and is long in the width direction of the shoe, and a portion of the auxiliary acupressure unit is inserted into the groove.
According to clause 5,
The auxiliary acupressure unit includes a first auxiliary acupressure member and a second auxiliary acupressure member disposed at the inner front and rear of the shoe, respectively,
One side of the first auxiliary acupressure member is seated on the front sole of the shoe, the other side is inserted into the first groove of the first protrusion, and one side of the second auxiliary acupressure member is seated on the rear sole of the shoe. The other side is an acupressure device for shoes that is inserted into the second groove of the second protrusion.
According to paragraph 3,
The auxiliary acupressure unit is an acupressure device for shoes in which the auxiliary acupressure unit is formed to slope downward from the center to both sides when viewed from the side and is provided in an arch shape.
According to paragraph 3,
The auxiliary acupressure unit,
A plurality of horizontal frames are formed to be long in the width direction of the shoe and are provided at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the shoe,
An acupressure device for shoes including a connection frame that alternately and repeatedly connects one end and the other end of the horizontal frame.
According to clause 8,
The horizontal frame includes a plurality of acupressure protrusions bent convexly upward to apply acupressure to the sole of the user's foot,
The connecting frame is an acupressure device for shoes formed to surround the side of the foot including a bent portion bent upward from both ends connected to the horizontal frame.
According to paragraph 1,
The acupressure unit is an acupressure device for shoes further comprising an air cushion or an elastic member installed in the hollow.

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