RU2743331C1 - Reflexotherapy applicator base - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: invention refers to medicine, namely to the bases of reflexotherapy applicators. Base (1) is made of elastic material and comprises means of attachment of reflector elements (3) acting on user's body. Base around means of attachment of reflecting elements is made in the form of elastic diaphragms (2), thickness of which is less than thickness of base.

EFFECT: higher uniformity of mechanical action of needles on local areas of body with protrusions and cavities of greater curvature.

8 cl, 40 dwg

Description

The invention relates to medicine, to physiotherapeutic devices made in the form of an applicator intended for physiotherapeutic effects on the reflexogenic zones of the human body, can be used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes in medical institutions and in domestic conditions.

Known applicator for reflexology, including an elastic base of the applicator, which is fixed elements of reflex action on the user's body, made in the form of needles, the tips of which protrude beyond the base to form the working side of the applicator. The means for fastening the needles in the elastic base of the applicator include thickenings of the needle shafts located in the body of the elastic base, as well as protrusions on the working side of the base, covering the protruding parts of the needles, which increase the reliability of fastening the needles without deteriorating the elastic properties of the base. The needles are fixed in the base motionlessly at the stage of plastic molding of the base, followed by hardening (polymerization, vulcanization) of the raw base material (Ukrainian patent for invention No. 79691, IPC А61Н 39/08, А61Н 11/00, filing date 10.10.2005).

The general features of the said analogue and the proposed solution are: the base of the applicator for reflexotherapy, made of elastic material and containing means for attaching reflex elements.

With such a design of the base of the applicator, the uniformity of the mechanical action of the reflex elements, in particular the needles, on the curvilinear sections of the user's body (adaptation of the needles to the curvature of the user's body) is provided only by the elastic properties of the base, which is noticeably manifested only in areas of the body with small curvature. On local areas of the body with protrusions and depressions of large curvature, the elastic properties of the base are insufficient to adapt the reflex elements (needles) to the curvilinearity of the body and to ensure the uniformity of their impact on the curved areas of the user's body.

As a prototype, the basis of a needle applicator for reflexotherapy, known from the patent of Ukraine for a useful model No. 130802, IPC A61H 39/08, application date 06/14/2018, was selected.

The base of the applicator is made of an elastic material and contains means for attaching reflex elements acting on the user's body. These means are made in the form of fittings for needles, the configuration of which corresponds to the configuration of the sections of the needles inserted into these seats, as well as protrusions on the working side of the base, covering the protruding parts of the needles, which increases the reliability of fastening the needles without deteriorating the elastic properties of the base. The landing nests can be made through or blind, depending on the peculiarities of the needles inserted into the landing nests.

The protrusions and seats are performed at the stage of plastic molding of the base.

On the back side of the elastic base there is a closed elastic chamber with means for controlled supply of fluid into the cavity of the said chamber, which contributes to the uniformity of the mechanical action of the needles on the curved sections of the user's body.

The base can have a flat or three-dimensional spatial configuration.

The common features of the prototype and the proposed solution are: the base of the applicator for reflexotherapy, made of elastic material and containing means for attaching reflex elements affecting the user's body.

The specified implementation of the base of the applicator simplifies the technology of its manufacture, however, as in the above analogue, the adaptation of the needles to the curvilinearity of the body is provided only by the elastic properties of the base, which is insufficient to ensure uniform mechanical action of the needles on local areas of the body with protrusions and depressions of large curvature.

The implementation on the back side of the elastic base of a closed elastic chamber with means for controlled supply of fluid into the cavity of the said chamber improves the adaptation of the needles to the curvature of the user's body and increases the uniformity of the mechanical action of the needles on the user's body.

The basis of the invention is the task of increasing the uniformity of the mechanical action of the needles on local areas of the body with protrusions and depressions of great curvature.

The problem is solved in that the base of the applicator for reflexology, made of an elastic material and containing means for attaching reflex elements acting on the user's body, according to the invention, that around the means for attaching reflex elements, the base is made in the form of elastic diaphragms, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the base.

These features are essential features of the invention, since in their totality they are necessary and sufficient to achieve the technical result - an increase in the uniformity of the mechanical action of the needles on local areas of the body with protrusions and depressions of great curvature.

The implementation of the base around the means for attaching the reflex elements in the form of elastic diaphragms, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the base, makes it possible to move the means for attaching the reflex elements, and hence the movement of the reflex elements, relative to the base. Under the action of the force of pressing the applicator to the user's body, the reflex elements automatically take a position corresponding to the protrusions and depressions on local areas of the body, that is, they automatically adapt to the irregularities (protrusions and depressions) of the user's body. In this case, there is a uniform effect of reflex elements on local areas of the body with a large curvature.

Elastic diaphragms can be made with annular corrugations, which increases their elasticity, and hence the mobility of the reflex elements relative to the elastic base.

On the working side of the base between the elastic diaphragms, limiting protrusions can be made, which determine the magnitude of the effect of the reflex elements on the user's body.

The means for attaching the reflex elements can be made in the form of fittings for needles, the dimensions and configuration of which correspond to the sizes and configurations of the sections of the needles inserted into these seats.

The means for fixing the reflective elements can be made in the form of protrusions on the base with anchor heads.

The base can have a flat configuration and be made in the form of a rectangle or ribbon, or other flat shapes.

The base can have a volumetric configuration and be made in the form of a cylinder, or a sphere, or a hemisphere, or other volumetric figures.

On the back side of the base can be made a closed elastic chamber with means for controlled supply of fluid into the chamber cavity, which increases the uniformity of the effect of the reflex elements on the user's body.

The following is a description of the claimed base of the reflexotherapy applicator with reference to the drawings, which show:

FIG. 1 - Reflexology applicator base, view from the working side.

FIG. 2 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, section A-A in FIG. 1, the implementation of the means for attaching the reflex elements in the form of landing nests.

FIG. 3 - Base of the reflexotherapy applicator, section A-A in FIG. 1, the implementation of the means for attaching the reflective elements in the form of protrusions with anchor heads.

FIG. 4 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, the extended position of the means for attaching the reflex elements, the diaphragms are made flat.

FIG. 5 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, the intermediate position of the means for attaching the reflex elements, the diaphragms are made flat.

FIG. 6 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the recessed position of the means for attaching the reflex elements, the diaphragms are made flat.

FIG. 7 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, the extended position of the means for attaching the reflex elements, the diaphragms are made with annular corrugations.

FIG. 8 - The base of the applicator for reflexotherapy, the intermediate position of the means for attaching the reflex elements, the diaphragms are made with annular corrugations.

FIG. 9 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the recessed position of the means for attaching the reflex elements, the diaphragms are made with annular corrugations.

FIG. 10 - Base of the reflexotherapy applicator, section B-B in Fig. 8.

FIG. 11 - Base of the reflexotherapy applicator, making a seat for a needle with one point.

FIG. 12 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, a diagram of the installation of a needle with one point in the seat.

FIG. 13 - Reflexology applicator base, single point needle located in the seat.

FIG. 14 - Base of the reflexotherapy applicator, making a needle seat with two oppositely directed points.

FIG. 15 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the scheme of installing the needle with two points in the seat.

FIG. 16 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the needle with two points is located in the seat.

FIG. 17 - The basis of the applicator for reflexology, the implementation of elements of reflex action in the form of a module - a hexagonal plate with six bent teeth, top view.

FIG. 18 - Reflexology applicator base, side view of the module in FIG. 17.

FIG. 19 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the scheme of fastening the module with six bent-back teeth on the base.

FIG. 20 - The basis of the applicator for reflexology, the implementation of the elements of reflex action in the form of a module - a triangular plate with three bent teeth, top view.

FIG. 21 - Reflexology applicator base, side view of the module in FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the scheme of fastening the module with three bent teeth on the base.

FIG. 23 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, the implementation of the elements of reflex action in the form of two interconnected modules - hexagonal and triangular plates with bent teeth, top view.

FIG. 24 - Reflexology applicator base, side view of the modules in FIG. 23.

FIG. 25 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the scheme of attaching two modules with bent-back teeth on the base.

FIG. 26 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, the implementation of the elements of reflex action in the form of a needle module, containing the base of the module with needles fixed in it.

FIG. 27 - Applicator base for reflexology, section B-B in FIG. 26.

FIG. 28 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the scheme of fastening the needle module on the base.

FIG. 29 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, the implementation of the elements of reflex action in the form of a needle module with a metal coating of the base of the module, which forms galvanic pairs with needles.

FIG. 30 - The base of the applicator for reflexology, section D-D in Fig. 29.

FIG. 31 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, the scheme of fastening the needle module on the base.

FIG. 32 - Applicator base for reflexology, tape-shaped.

FIG. 33 - Applicator base for reflexology, section D-D in FIG. 32.

FIG. 34 - Reflexology applicator base, example of tape applicator application for forearm physiotherapy.

FIG. 35 - The base of the reflexotherapy applicator, in the form of a closed cylinder.

FIG. 36 - Applicator base for reflexology, section I in FIG. 35 on an enlarged scale.

FIG. 37 - Reflexology applicator base, designed as a sphere.

FIG. 38 - Applicator base for reflexology, made in the form of a hemisphere.

FIG. 39 - Applicator base for reflexology, areas II in FIG. 37, 38 on an enlarged scale.

FIG. 40 - The basis of the applicator for reflexology, the diagram of the interaction of the elements of reflex action (needles) with the curved part of the body.

The base of the reflexotherapy applicator is made of an elastic material and contains means for attaching reflex elements acting on the user's body. A feature of this base is that around the means for attaching the reflective elements, the base is made in the form of elastic diaphragms, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the base.

FIG. 1-3 shows an example of such a framework. The elastic base 1 contains means for attaching the reflective elements, around which the base 1 is made in the form of elastic diaphragms 2, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the base 1. The means for attaching the reflex elements can be made in the form of seat nests 3 (Fig. 2), the dimensions and configuration of which correspond to the sizes and configurations of the sections of the needles inserted into the said mounting slots 3. The means for attaching the reflective elements can be made in the form of protrusions 4 on the base 1 with anchor triangular heads 5 or with anchor spherical heads 6 (Fig. 3). On the working side of the base 1, between the elastic diaphragms 2, restrictive protrusions 7 can be made, which determine the degree of influence of the reflex elements on the user's body.

Elastic diaphragms 2 can have a flat shape (Fig. 4-6). FIG. 4 shows the extended position of the means for fastening the reflector elements (seat 3), FIG. 5 - an intermediate position, FIG. 6 - recessed position. Elastic diaphragms 2 can be made with annular corrugations 8. (Fig. 7-9). FIG. 7 shows the extended position of the means for attaching the reflective elements (projections 4 with anchor heads 6), FIG. 8 - an intermediate position, FIG. 9 - recessed position. The execution of the diaphragms 2 with annular corrugations 8 increases the elasticity of the diaphragms 2. The protrusions 4 have a square cross-section (Fig. 10).

FIG. 11-13 show the embodiment of the seat 9 for the needle 10 with one point 11 and two nubs 12, 13. FIG. 11 - execution of the seat 9, FIG. 12 - installation of the needle 10 into the seat 9, FIG. 13 - needle 10 is located in the seat 9,

FIG. 14-16 show an embodiment of a seat 14 for a needle 15 with two oppositely directed points 16, 17 and two nubs 18, 19. FIG. 14 shows the implementation of the seat 14, FIG. 15 - installation of the needle 15 into the seat 14, FIG. 16 - the needle 15 is located in the landing nest 14.

The diameters D, d of the seats 9, 14 correspond to the diameters D, d of the needles 10, 15.

FIG. 17-19 shows an example of a reflex action element in the form of a module containing a hexagonal metal plate 20 with six bent teeth 21 and a hole 22 in the center of the plate 20. FIG. 17 is a top view of the module, FIG. 18 is a side view of the module of FIG. 17, figs. 19 - fastening the module with six bent teeth on the base 1. The module is fastened by placing the protrusion 4 with the anchor head 6 in the hole 22 of the plate 20.

FIG. 20-22 shows an example of a reflex action element in the form of a module containing a triangular metal plate 23 with three bent teeth 24 and a hole 25 in the center of the plate 23. FIG. 20 is a top view of the module, FIG. 21 is a side view of the module, FIG. 22 - fastening of the module with six bent teeth on the base 1. The module is fastened by placing the protrusion 4 with the anchor head 6 in the hole 25 of the plate 23.

FIG. 23-25 show an example of the implementation of the element of reflex action in the form of an aggregated module obtained by combining the modules shown in FIG. 17, 18 and FIG. 20, 21. FIG. 23 is a top view of the aggregated module, FIG. 24 is a side view of the aggregated module, FIG. 25 - fastening of the aggregated module on the basis of 1. The fastening of the aggregated module is made by placing a protrusion 4 with an anchor head 6 in the holes 22, 25 of plates 20, 23. Plates 20, 23 can be made of metals with different electrochemical potentials, as a result of which galvanic vapors generating galvanic currents and causing the well-known healing effects of skin galvanization and galvanic electrophoresis.

FIG. 26-28 show an example of the implementation of the element of reflex action in the form of a needle module, containing the base 26 of the module with the needles 27 fixed therein. The hole 28 is made in the base 26 of the module. FIG. 26 is a top view of the needle module, FIG. 27 - section b-b in Fig. 26, figs. 25 - fastening of the needle module on the base 1. The fastening of the needle module is made by placing the protrusion 4 with the anchor head 5 in the hole 28 of the base 26. The needles 27 can be made of metals with different electrochemical potentials, as a result of which galvanic pairs are formed that generate galvanic currents i2 causing the well-known healing effects of skin galvanization and galvanic electrophoresis.

FIG. 29-31 show an example of a reflex action element similar to FIG. 26-28. The difference is that a metal coating 29 is made on the basis of the 26 module, the electrochemical potential of which differs from the electrochemical potential of the needles 27. As a result, galvanic pairs "coating 29 - needles 27" are formed, generating galvanic currents i3, causing the well-known healing effects of skin galvanization and galvanic electrophoresis.

The base 1 can have a flat configuration, in particular, be made in the form of a rectangle (Fig. 1) or in the form of a tape 30 (Figs. 32, 33). In Figs. 34 shows an example of the use of tape 30 (tape applicator) for reflexology of the forearm.

The elastic base 1 can have a volumetric configuration.

FIG. 35, 36 show an example of an applicator, the elastic base of which is made in the form of a cylinder 31.

FIG. 37, 39 show an example of an applicator, the elastic base of which is made in the form of a sphere 32.

FIG. 38, 39 show an example of an applicator, the elastic base of which is made in the form of a hemisphere 33.

FIG. 40, the base 1 is shown, on the back side of which a closed elastic chamber 34 is made, made with means 35 for the controlled supply of fluid into the cavity of the chamber 34, which increases the uniformity of the effect of the reflective elements on the user's body. It also shows a diagram of the mechanical action of the tips of the 11 needles, as elements of reflex action, on the curvilinear part of the body. In the claimed solution, due to the presence of diaphragms 7, the needles are automatically adapted to the protrusions and depressions, providing a uniform mechanical effect on the user's body.

The applicator with the described base is used in a known manner - it is applied with the working side to a part of the body, pressed and held in this position for a predetermined period of time. The therapeutic effect is provided by the mechanical action of the needle points (teeth) on the user's skin. In the presence of galvanic pairs, the therapeutic effect is enhanced by galvanic microcurrents, which cause the effects of galvanization and galvanic electrophoresis.

Claims (10)

1. The base of the applicator for reflexology, made of elastic material and containing means for attaching reflex elements that act on the user's body, characterized by that the base around the means for attaching the reflective elements is made in the form of elastic diaphragms, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the base. 2. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic diaphragms are made with annular corrugations. 3. The base according to claim. 1, characterized in that on the working side of the base between the elastic diaphragms are made limiting protrusions. 4. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for attaching the reflective elements are made in the form of fittings for needles, the dimensions and configuration of which correspond to the sizes and configurations of the sections of the needles inserted into said seats. 5. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for attaching the reflective elements are made in the form of protrusions on the base with anchor heads. 6. The base of claim. 1, characterized in that it has a flat configuration and is made in the form of a rectangle, or a ribbon, or other flat figures. 7. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a volumetric configuration and is made in the form of a cylinder, or a sphere, or a hemisphere, or other volumetric figures. 8. The base according to claim 1, characterized in that a closed elastic chamber is made on the back side of the base with means for controlled supply of fluid into the chamber cavity.

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