RU202909U1 - NEEDLE ELEMENT OF THE APPLICATOR FOR REFLEXOTHERAPY - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to medicine. The applicator for reflexology contains a flexible substrate and identical massage elements made of polymer material fixed on its surface. Each massage element includes an axisymmetric flat base, on the working surface of which there are two groups of identical three-sided needle elements of a pyramidal shape made in one piece with it. One of the sides of the needle elements of the first group is flush with the side surface of the base, and the two other identical sides of the needle elements of both groups facing the center of the base are made flat. Each needle element has two pointed projections. The base of the massage elements is made in the form of a disc, along the perimeter of which the needle elements of the first group are located with the same pitch. Needle elements of the second group are located with the same pitch along the circumference of the coaxial axis of the disk. A groove with a section in the form of an isosceles triangle and a depth corresponding to the height of the pointed protrusions formed by them is made between the said flat sides of the needle elements of both groups along their entire height in the diametrical plane of the disk. The utility model provides an expansion of the arsenal of drugs for a similar purpose while maintaining efficiency and reducing pain. 6 p.p. f-ly, 8 dwg

Description

The utility model relates to devices for reflexology and can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes.

The positive effect of the use of acupressure with the use of needle elements acting on the patient to improve performance is known (SU791378 (A1), Kuznetsov II, Nagiev VA, 12/30/1980; as well as the book. THE PHENOMENON OF THE IPPLICATOR KUZNETSOV. Encyclopedia of needle massage: a unique system of treatment of various diseases at home, author-comp. I.V. Ilyintsev, M., Eksmo, 2012; ISBN: 978-5-699-57361-5).

The technical implementation of applicators is mainly aimed at modernizing the shape of the needles, the means for attaching them to the substrates, as well as the technology for their production. So, in the patent US5158073 (A) - Acupressure foot massage mat, BUKOWSKI VOYTEK Z, 10/27/1992 - a mat for acupressure, molded from an elastic material is described, On the upper surface, a plurality of conical projections are arbitrarily located, which are designed to ensure optimal contact point pressure with the body.

In the patent RU 2045946 (C1), Putilin et al., 20.10.1995, a device for acupressure is described, which contains a base with needle-shaped elements fixed on it. They are made in the form of a rod with a section of a circle with a diameter of 0.2-5 mm or in the form of a polygon inscribed in a circle of this diameter, with one or two bevels to the vertical, each with 15-85 °, with the formation on the contact surface of one or two outer ribs.

Utility model DE 9301940 (U1) BOLF, PAVEL, DR et al., 03/25/1993 - describes an applicator having a flat base made of flexible material. The surface applied to the patient has a series of protrusions that apply non-invasive pressure to the skin. The tabs are made of hard plastic.

In the application WO 2010141978 (A1) - AN ACUPRESSURE MAT OR THE LIKE, ECKERSLEY THOMAS CLAYDEN, 16.12.2010, it is indicated that each of the protrusions has the shape of a pyramid with a square or triangular base.

The closest to the patent is the device according to the patent EP 0884040 (B1), CMP CHINESE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, 08.20.2003 - prototype. The reflexology applicator contains a flexible backing and hex discs. On one side, the disks are attached to the substrate, on the other, they have pyramidal needle-like elements placed symmetrically relative to the center of the disk. It is these needle-like elements that carry out acupressure effects.

The analysis shows that the known solutions, including the prototype, provide acupressure point action, while the distance between the points is determined not only by the number of needle elements themselves, but also by design features - the size of the base that holds the needle elements.

The technical problem of the claimed solution is to expand the arsenal of drugs for a similar purpose while maintaining efficiency and reducing pain.

The patented applicator for reflexology contains a flexible substrate and identical massage elements made of polymeric material fixed on its surface, each massage element includes an axisymmetric flat base, on the working surface of which two groups of identical three-sided needle elements of a pyramidal shape are placed in one piece with it, with In this case, one of the sides of the needle elements of the first group is flush with the side surface of the base, and two other identical sides of the needle elements of both groups facing the center of the base are made flat.

The difference is that each needle element has two pointed projections, and the base of the massage elements is made in the form of a disk, along the perimeter of which the needle elements of the first group are located with the same pitch, and the needle elements of the second group are located with a corresponding pitch along the circumference of the coaxial axis of the disk, in this case, between the said flat sides of the needle elements of both groups, along their entire height in the diametrical plane of the disk, a groove with a section in the form of an isosceles triangle and a depth corresponding to the height of the pointed protrusions formed by it is made.

The applicator can be characterized by the fact that the diameter of the disc is D = 24 mm, the thickness of the disc is t = 2 mm, and the height of the needle element is h = 3.5 mm.

The applicator can also be characterized by the fact that the diameter of the disc is D = 24 mm, the thickness of the disc is t = 3 mm, and the height of the needle element is h = 2.5 mm.

The applicator can also be characterized by the fact that the width w and the depth s of the groove are not more than 1 mm.

The applicator can also be characterized by the fact that the first group contains 12, and the second - 6 needle elements.

The applicator can be characterized by the fact that the polymeric material for making the discs is selected from the list, including but not limited to polystyrene, high pressure polyethylene and polypropylene, as well as the fact that the discs are attached to a woven flexible substrate by thermal brazing.

The technical result is an expansion of the arsenal of means for a similar purpose while maintaining efficiency and reducing pain. The patented technical solution implements two peaks on one needle element, and the distance between the peaks can be made at a very close distance, for example, at a distance of less than 1 mm. This prevents the deep penetration of the needles into the skin, making the treatment procedure more comfortable and effective.

The essence of the utility model is illustrated in the drawings, where:

fig. 1 is a view of the disk from the side of the pyramidal needle elements;

fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the diametrical plane;

fig. 3 is a sectional view of the disk with a magnet;

fig. 4 - section of the needle element by the diametrical plane of the disk;

fig. 5 is a view of the needle element from the side of the groove;

fig. 6 is a view of the needle element from the end of the disk;

fig. 7 is a top view of the needle element;

fig. 8 - placement of disks on a flexible substrate.

The applicator for reflexology contains massage elements with a base in the form of discs 1, one surface 101 of which is attached to a flexible substrate HP, and the other working 102 has needle elements 2 of a pyramidal shape, placed symmetrically relative to the center 3 of disc 1.

Each pyramidal needle element 2 has two pointed protrusions 21.22, located symmetrically relative to the diametrical plane 11 of the disc 1 and being the tops of two triangular flat lateral faces 23.24 of the element 2.

The needle elements are evenly spaced on the working surface 102 of the disc on two concentric circles with diameters D1 and D2. In the center of the disk 1 on the working side 102, a recess 103 with a diameter D3 is made to accommodate a disk permanent magnet 4. The outer wall 28 of the needle elements 2 is flush

with a lateral surface 27 of the disc 1, respectively, has a curvature of radius D1 / 2. Two identical sides facing the center of the disk 1 - the faces 23,24 of the needle elements 1 are made flat.

The outer wall 28 of the element 2 is perpendicular to the plane of the disc 1. Along the entire height of the needle elements 2 in the diametrical planes of the disc 1, grooves 201 are made with a section in the form of an isosceles triangle. The depth of the groove corresponds to the height S of the formed peaked protrusions and the distance W between them, which are selected so that the distance between the points does not exceed 1 mm. So, in serial samples, the groove width W is about 0.7 mm, and the groove depth S is no more than 0.5 mm.

Needle elements and discs may have the following approximate dimensions.

The diameter of the disc 1 is D1 = 24-25 mm, the thickness t of the disc is t = 2 mm, and the height h of the needle element is h = 3.5 mm. In another version, the disc thickness is t = 3 mm, the height of the needle element is h = 2.5 mm. Undercut 103 with a diameter D3 = 8 mm in the center 3 of disc 1, its depth is Y = 1 mm.

Discs are made of polystyrene, polyethylene or other polymer materials. Polystyrene ensures the stability of the shape of the pointed protrusions of the massage elements and is effective for medicinal purposes.

When using, in particular, high-pressure polyethylene in comparison with polystyrene, the needle elements become more flexible, less traumatic, and practically painless when exposed. In the latter case, it is advisable to use such applicators for prophylactic purposes and for relaxation of the body.

Fastening to a woven flexible substrate is carried out by thermal soldering, for which the non-working surface 101 of the disc can have grooves 12 with a depth of t = 1 mm and a diameter D1 of about 12 mm.

Needle elements in the amount of 18 pieces are evenly placed on the working surface of the disk on two concentric circles. One of the circles coincides with the diameter D1 of the disc and has 12 elements, and the other with the diameter D2 is spaced from the center of the 3 discs at a distance of 14 mm and has 6 elements.

When using a permanent magnet 4 with a magnetic field strength of 3-8 mlTc, it can be fixed in the center 3 of the disc in the recess 103.

FIG. 8 shows an example of staggered arrangement of disks 1 with needle elements 2 on a flexible HP substrate.

The patented design ensures the achievement of a technical result in terms of expanding the range of agents for similar purposes while maintaining efficiency and reducing pain during use.

Claims (9)

1. Applicator for reflexology, containing a flexible substrate and fixed on its surface identical massage elements made of polymer material, each massage element includes an axisymmetric flat base, on the working surface of which there are two groups of identical three-sided needle elements of a pyramidal shape, made in one piece with it , while one of the sides of the needle elements of the first group is flush with the side surface of the base, and the other two identical sides of the needle elements of both groups facing the center of the base are flat, characterized in that each needle element has two peaked protrusions, and the base of the massage elements is made in the form of a disk, along the perimeter of which the needle elements of the first group are located with the same pitch, and the needle elements of the second group are located with the same pitch around the circumference of the coaxial axis of the disk, while between the said flat sides of needle elements of both groups along their entire height in the diametrical plane of the disk, a groove with a section in the form of an isosceles triangle and a depth corresponding to the height of the pointed protrusions formed by it is made. 2. An applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that the diameter of the disc is D1 = 24 mm, the thickness of the disc is t = 2 mm, and the height of the needle element is h = 3.5 mm. 3. An applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that the diameter of the disc is D1 = 24 mm, the thickness of the disc is t = 3 mm, and the height of the needle element is h = 2.5 mm. 4. The applicator of claim. 1, characterized in that the width W and the depth S of the groove are not more than 1 mm. 5. The applicator of claim. 1, characterized in that the first group contains 12, and the second - 6 needle elements. 6. Applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that the polymeric material for making the discs is selected from a list including, but not limited to, polystyrene, high-pressure polyethylene and polypropylene. 7. The applicator of claim. 1, characterized in that the discs are attached to the woven flexible substrate by thermal brazing.

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