WO2016194632A1

WO2016194632A1 - Moxibustion device

Info

Publication number: WO2016194632A1
Application number: PCT/JP2016/064897
Authority: WO
Inventors: 太一森; 柿木　渉
Original assignee: 株式会社村田製作所
Priority date: 2015-05-29
Filing date: 2016-05-19
Publication date: 2016-12-08

Abstract

A moxibustion device (1) is provided with an operation unit (14C) that operates on a living body, a heating unit for heating the operation unit, and a control unit (17) that controls the moxibustion device. The control unit (17) controls the heating unit so as to bring the temperature of the operation unit to a first temperature, which is higher than room temperature, and then to change the temperature of the operation unit to a second temperature for operation, said second temperature being higher than the first temperature.

Description

Warmth

The present invention relates to a warmer, and more particularly to a warmer that warms a target part with far infrared rays.

Traditionally, spears for stimulating acupuncture points on the human body have been performed using mogus as a fire, but some experience is required to handle mogus. On the other hand, in recent years, attention has been paid to the effects (absorption rate, deep force, thermal sensation) of far-infrared rays on the human body, and various types of hot water heaters using electric heaters using far-infrared rays have been proposed. As an example of such a warming device, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-5267) discloses a warming device having a sticking part to an affected part.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-5267

The warming device of Patent Document 1 raises the temperature of the warming heat storage means from room temperature to about 60 ° C. and attaches the warming to the affected part, so that a waiting time for the temperature rise occurs. In addition, when the hot tub is repeatedly used, the waiting time occurs for each time, and the time required for the treatment is prolonged, which is a burden on the patient, and the implementation of the effective treatment is hindered.

Therefore, an object in an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a warming device that can shorten the time required for the treatment.

The warming device according to one embodiment includes a treatment unit for a living body, a heat generation unit for heating the treatment unit, and a control unit for controlling the warming device. The control unit causes the temperature of the treatment unit to wait at a first temperature higher than room temperature, and then changes the temperature of the treatment unit to a second temperature for treatment higher than the first temperature. To control.

Preferably, the control unit controls the heat generating unit so that the temperature of the treatment unit changes to the first temperature, the speed at which the temperature of the treatment unit changes from room temperature to the first temperature, and the temperature of the treatment unit is the first. The heat generating part is controlled to be faster than the speed at which the temperature changes from the first temperature to the second temperature.

Preferably, the second temperature includes a plurality of different temperatures, and the control unit further includes any one of the plurality of temperatures when the temperature of the treatment unit is the second temperature for the treatment. The heating part is controlled so as to change to

Preferably, the hot water heater further includes an operation unit that receives an operation on the hot water heater.
Preferably, the above operation includes a first operation. Based on the first operation, the control unit controls the heat generating unit to change the temperature of the treatment unit from room temperature to the first temperature and to wait at the first temperature.

Preferably, the above operation further includes a second operation. The control unit controls the heat generating unit so that the temperature of the treatment unit changes from the first temperature to the second temperature based on the second operation when the temperature of the treatment unit is kept at the first temperature.

Preferably, the above operation includes a third operation. The control unit changes the first temperature or the second temperature to be higher or lower based on the third operation.

Preferably, the control unit further controls the heat generating unit so that the temperature of the treatment unit changes to the first temperature when the temperature of the treatment unit changes to the second temperature.

Preferably, the above operation further includes a fourth operation. When the temperature of the treatment portion changes to the second temperature, the control portion controls the heat generating portion so that the temperature of the treatment portion changes from the second temperature to the first temperature based on the fourth operation.

According to the present disclosure, the time required for the treatment can be shortened.

It is a figure which shows schematically the external appearance and internal structure of the hot water heater which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block block diagram which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a graph which shows the temperature profile which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows schematically the structure inside 1 A of hot water heaters concerning Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a block block diagram of the hot water heater 1A which concerns on this Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a flowchart of the process which concerns on this Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the temperature profile which concerns on this Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the state in which the head part 14A of the hot water heater 1 (1A) which concerns on each embodiment inclines with respect to the main-body part 14B. It is an external view explaining that 14 A of head parts of the warming device 1 (1A) which concern on each embodiment incline with respect to the main-body part 14B. It is a figure which shows roughly the state by which the hot water heater 1 (1A) which concerns on each embodiment was hold | gripped. It is a figure which shows typically the modification of the shape of the hot water heater 1 (1A) which concerns on each embodiment.

Referring to the drawings, a description will be given of a hot water heater using a heating part by an electric heater. In the following description, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same members in the drawings. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated in the following description.

<Technology>
The technical idea according to each embodiment is as follows.

A warmer is a treatment part that is in contact with the surface of a living body for treatment, a heating part for heating the treatment part so that the temperature of the treatment part rises, a control part that controls the warmer, Is provided. The control unit has a function of controlling the heat generating unit so that the temperature of the treatment unit changes. Specifically, the control unit causes the temperature of the treatment unit to wait at a first temperature higher than room temperature, and then reaches a second temperature for treatment for which the temperature of the treatment unit is higher than the first temperature. The heat generating part is controlled so as to rise.

Therefore, when raising the temperature of the treatment part to the second temperature for the treatment, the temperature of the treatment part can be raised from room temperature to the first temperature in advance and kept waiting. Thereby, the time required for raising the temperature of the treatment part to the second temperature for treatment can be shortened. As a result, the time required for the entire treatment can be shortened.

In the present embodiment, the treatment means that a target part (such as an acupuncture on the body surface) is thermally stimulated from the treatment part by a warming device.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an appearance and an internal configuration of a hot water heater according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 1 (A), the warm water heater 1 has a housing 14. The housing 14 includes a head portion 14A having a treatment portion 14C and a main body portion 14B. The main body 14B has a shape that can be grasped by the practitioner. During the treatment, the treatment portion 14C is heated by the heat generated by the heater portion 16 described later. The practitioner touches the treatment portion 14C against the target site while holding the casing 14 of the warm water heater 1. Thereby, thermal stimulation is given to the target part from the treatment part 14C. The treatment portion 14C is made of a material excellent in heat conduction such as ceramic. The thermal stimulation for the target part includes a thermal effect on a part deeper than the body surface by heat conduction by contact and radiation of far infrared rays.

Further, on the surface of the housing 14, a first switch 11 and a second switch 12 for accepting a user's operation on the warming device 1, a charging terminal 18 for charging the warming device 1, and various information such as temperature. And a display 19 such as a liquid crystal display. The first switch 11 serves both as a switch for raising the temperature of the treatment section 14C to a standby temperature (see FIG. 3) described later, and a so-called power switch for supplying or stopping power to each section of the warming device 1. Is done. The 2nd switch 12 is corresponded to the switch for raising the temperature of 14 C of treatment parts to the setting temperature (refer FIG. 3) mentioned later. Here, the operation of the first switch 11 for raising the temperature of the treatment portion 14C to a standby temperature (see FIG. 3) described later corresponds to an example of the “first operation”. The operation of the second switch 12 corresponds to an example of a “second operation” for raising the temperature of the treatment section 14C to a set temperature (see FIG. 3) described later.

Referring to FIG. 1 (B), the hot water heater 1 has a circuit board (not shown) inside the housing 14. On the circuit board, a control unit 17 for controlling the warming device 1, a charging circuit for an internal battery unit 20 (described later), and the like are mounted. The charging circuit charges the battery unit 20 with power supplied from an external power supply via the charging terminal 18. The battery unit 20 is not limited to a rechargeable battery, and may be a primary battery.

Further, the warming device 1 has a heater unit 16 for heating the treatment unit 14C to increase the temperature, and a temperature detection unit 15 such as a thermistor for detecting (measuring) the temperature of the treatment unit 14C. The heater unit 16 is composed of, for example, a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistor whose calorific value is adjusted by a supplied current. The heater unit 16 is an example of a “heat generating unit”.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, control unit 17 of hot water heater 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 171, a timer 172, a memory unit 173 that stores programs and data, and an I / O (input / output) unit 174. The temperature detection unit 15, the heater unit 16, the first switch 11, the second switch 12, and the battery unit 20 are connected to the I / O unit 174. The I / O unit 174 controls input / output of signals or data between each unit connected to the control unit 17 and the CPU 171. The battery part 20 supplies electric power to each part of the warm water heater 1 under the control of the CPU 171.

The CPU 171 has a function of a temperature control unit that controls a temperature change of the treatment unit 14C by executing a program stored in the memory unit 173. Specifically, the temperature control unit of the CPU 171 adjusts the amount of current applied to the heater unit 16 based on the operation contents of the first switch 11 and the second switch 12, the output of the temperature detection unit 15, and the like. Controls the amount of heat generated. The treatment portion 14 C is heated (heated) as the heater portion 16 generates heat.

FIG. 3 is a graph showing a temperature profile according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the vertical axis of the graph represents the temperature (unit: ° C.) of the treatment portion 14C, and the horizontal axis represents elapsed time. The temperature control unit of the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 according to a temperature profile as shown in FIG. Specifically, the temperature control unit raises the temperature of the treatment unit 14C to a standby temperature (corresponding to the first temperature) higher than the room temperature during time T1 to T2, and then waits for the treatment unit 14C to wait. The heater unit 16 is controlled so that the temperature rises to a set temperature (corresponding to the second temperature) for the treatment that is higher than the standby temperature at the time T3 that is applied to the target site (that is, during the treatment).

Referring to FIG. 3, the temperature control unit of CPU 171 determines that the speed until the temperature of treatment unit 14 C changes from room temperature to standby temperature (gradient A in the graph of FIG. 3), then the temperature of treatment unit 14 C. The heater unit 16 is controlled so as to be faster than the speed until the temperature changes from the standby temperature to the set temperature. That is, the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the slope A of the period from time T1 to time T2 in the graph of FIG. 3 is larger than the slope B of the period from time T3 to time T4. As a result, the time required for the temperature of the treatment section 14C to rise from room temperature to the standby temperature is shorter than the time required for raising the temperature from the standby temperature to the set temperature, and the temperature can be increased at high speed. . Note that the slope of the temperature change in the period from time T1 to time T2 and the slope of the temperature change in the period from time T3 to time T4 are not necessarily constant, and the average of the slopes in each period satisfies the above relationship. It is only necessary to satisfy the condition that the time required for the temperature of the treatment unit 14C to rise from room temperature to the standby temperature is shorter than the time required to raise the temperature from the standby temperature to the set temperature.

In FIG. 3, during the period from time T4 to time T5, the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is maintained at the set temperature, and thereafter, the temperature is lowered and the heater unit 16 is controlled to reach the standby temperature at time T6. Yes. Note that the length of the period from time T3 to time T4 (that is, the temperature increase rate indicated by the slope B) may be fixed or variable.

In FIG. 3, the standby temperature indicates the temperature that is maintained without changing during the period from time T2 to time T3, that is, the temperature that is maintained during the standby period until the start of the change to the second temperature. The standby temperature and the set temperature are variable by switch operation. In FIG. 3, the standby temperature is 40 ° C. and the set temperature is 50 ° C., but more preferably, the standby temperature is 43 ° C. or less, and the set temperature is higher than 43 ° C. and 60 ° C. or less.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of processing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The temperature control of the treatment unit 14C will be described according to the flowchart. Here, the second switch 12 is, for example, a push button (push) switch, and is in a closed state during the push-down operation, and is in an open state when the push-down is released. The initial state of the second switch 12 is an open state.

Referring to FIG. 4, first, when the practitioner turns on the first switch 11 of the warm water heater 1, electric power is supplied from the battery portion 20 to each portion of the warm water heater 1 (step S1). At this time, the second switch 12 is in an initial state. Note that the standby temperature and set temperature data are stored in the memory unit 173.

The CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C changes from the room temperature to the standby temperature (step S2). Thereby, the temperature (room temperature) of the treatment part 14C starts to rise and reaches the standby temperature.

The CPU 171 determines whether or not the first switch 11 is turned off after the first switch 11 is turned on (step S3). If it is determined that the first switch 11 has been turned off, that is, the power has been turned off (YES in step S3), all processing is terminated. Thereby, the supply of electric power from the battery unit 20 to each unit is stopped.

On the other hand, when the CPU 171 determines that the first switch 11 is not turned OFF (NO in step S3), the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is maintained at the standby temperature ( Step S4).

Thereafter, the CPU 171 determines whether or not the second switch 12 has been turned on based on the output from the second switch 12 (step S5). While determining that the second switch 12 is not turned ON (NO in step S5), the CPU 171 repeats the processing from step S3.

When the CPU 171 determines that the second switch 12 is turned on (YES in step S5), the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature (standby temperature) of the treatment unit 14C becomes the set temperature (step S6). As a result, the temperature of the treatment section 14C starts to rise and rises to the set temperature (step S6). At this time, for example, the practitioner performs the treatment by applying the treatment portion 14C to the target site while the second switch 12 is turned on. The treatment may be started before the temperature of the treatment portion 14C reaches the set temperature, or may be performed after the set temperature is reached.

During the treatment, the CPU 171 checks whether or not the treatment meets the automatic end condition at every predetermined time counted by the timer 172 (step S7). The automatic termination condition is that the temperature of the temperature detector 15 has reached a predetermined upper limit value, that the time measured by the timer 172 after reaching the set temperature exceeds a predetermined period, or those This value is determined by the composite condition of the above, and is provided so that the living body to be treated does not burn. For example, the predetermined upper temperature limit for determining the end of treatment is 55 ° C. or more and 60 ° C. or less. If it is determined that the automatic termination condition is satisfied (YES in step S7), the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is lowered to the standby temperature (step S9), and then the process returns to step S3.

Further, when the automatic termination condition is not satisfied in step S7 (NO in step S7), the CPU 171 checks whether or not the second switch 12 is turned off (step S8). When the second switch 12 is not turned off (NO in step S8), the process returns to step S6, and the temperature rise to the set temperature or the set temperature is maintained and the treatment is continued. On the other hand, when the second switch 12 is turned off (YES in step S8), the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is lowered to the standby temperature (step S9), and then the process returns to step S3.

As a background of the present embodiment, the practitioner turns on the second switch 12 every time the target site of the treatment is changed. Specifically, when moving the treatment portion 14C to the next target site, the practitioner releases the depression of the second switch 12 (temporarily turns off), and then turns on again (that is, closes). (This corresponds to a state change from open to closed). Therefore, every time the practitioner moves the treatment unit 14C to the next target site, the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C becomes the set temperature (the loop process from step S3 to S9 is performed). To do).

Note that the second switch 12 may be in a closed state during the push-down operation, and may be a switch of another type without using the push button switch that is opened when the push-down is released. . That is, when the second switch 12 is pressed, the temperature rise to the set temperature is started, and when the fourth switch (not shown) is pressed, the temperature is lowered to the standby temperature (corresponding to step S8). In that case, the operation of the fourth switch corresponds to an example of “fourth operation”.

With the above operation flow, the practitioner can perform the treatment while gradually raising the temperature of the treatment portion 14C from the standby temperature. Thereby, compared with the case where it operates suddenly at the temperature of 14 C of high treatment parts, the pain which the person who receives a treatment feels can be reduced. In addition, by setting the standby temperature to a temperature higher than room temperature, it is possible to reduce the time required to return to the standby temperature when repeatedly performing treatment on different sites, and an efficient hot-spring treatment is possible.

(Modification)
Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. In the warming device 1, the first switch 11 is used both as a switch for raising the temperature of the treatment unit 14C to the standby temperature and a power switch, but it may be configured so as not to be used together. That is, the warming device 1 may include a dedicated switch for raising the temperature of the treatment unit 14C to the standby temperature, separately from the power switch.

In the present embodiment, the first switch 11 and the second switch 12 are individually provided. However, the functions of these two switches may be realized by operating one switch. For example, when the CPU 171 detects that the same (one) switch has been pressed down for a short period of time equal to or less than a predetermined time, the CPU 171 has a function similar to that when the first switch 11 is operated (from room temperature to standby temperature). Temperature rise). In addition, when it is detected that the pressing operation has been performed for a period exceeding the predetermined time, the same function (temperature increase from the standby temperature to the set temperature) as when the second switch 12 is operated is realized.

Further, the room temperature described above indicates a predetermined temperature or the ambient temperature of the heating device 1. This ambient temperature is determined based on the output of the temperature sensor, when the heater 1 has a temperature sensor.

[Embodiment 2]
In addition to the function of the first embodiment, the warmer 1A according to the second embodiment has a function of changing the set temperature described above based on a switch operation.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of a warm water heater 1A according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the warm water heater 1 A includes a first switch 11, a second switch 131, and a third switch 132. Since the other configuration of the hot water heater 1A of FIG. 5 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1B, description thereof will not be repeated here.

FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram of a hot water heater 1A according to the second embodiment. With reference to FIG. 6, the warm water heater 1 A includes a control unit 17 A. The control unit 17A connects the power switch 11A and the treatment switch 12A. The other configuration of FIG. 6 is the same as that of FIG. 2, and therefore description thereof will not be repeated. The power switch 11A is a switch for determining whether or not the control unit 17A supplies power to each unit, and corresponds to the first switch 11 described above. The treatment switch 12 A includes a second switch 131 and a third switch 132. The second switch 131 and the third switch 132 are operated (for example, a push-down operation) to change the set temperature for the treatment. For example, when the second switch 131 is operated, the CPU 171 changes the set temperature to a temperature higher by X ° C. than the current value, and when the third switch 132 is operated, the set temperature is lowered by X ° C. from the current value. Change to temperature. Such an operation of the second switch 131 or the third switch 132 corresponds to an example of a “third operation” for changing the standby temperature or the set temperature. The current value of the set temperature or standby temperature is stored in the memory unit 173.

Note that X ° C., which is the change range of the set temperature when the second switch 131 or the third switch 132 is operated, may be variable. Further, X ° C. may be different for each type of switch.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of processing according to the second embodiment. The temperature control of the treatment unit 14C will be described according to this flowchart. Note that in the processing of steps S22 to S26 in FIG. 7, a treatment is performed on the target site using the treatment section 14C.

Referring to FIG. 7, first, the CPU 171 determines whether or not the first switch 11 is turned on based on the output from the first switch 11 (step S20). While CPU 171 does not determine that first switch 11 has been turned ON (NO in step S20), CPU 171 repeats the process of step S20, but if it is determined that ON operation has been performed (YES in step S20), each unit The battery unit 20 is controlled so that power is supplied. When the first switch 11 is turned on, the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C becomes a standby temperature (for example, 40 ° C.) (step S21).

Subsequently, the CPU 171 determines whether or not the second switch 131 or the third switch 132 has been operated (step S22). If it is determined that it has not been operated (NO in step S22), the process proceeds to step S24 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the switch has been operated (YES in step S22), the CPU 171 determines the current value of the set temperature of the memory unit 173 based on the operation content of the second switch 131 or the third switch 132 as described above. (Step S23). Thereafter, the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 based on the current set value of the memory unit 173 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C becomes the set temperature (step S24).

Subsequently, based on the output from the switch, the CPU 171 determines whether or not a no-operation state in which the practitioner has not performed any switch operation has continued for, for example, 15 minutes or more (step S25). When CPU 171 determines that the no-operation state has not continued for 15 minutes or longer (NO in step S25), CPU 171 determines whether or not first switch 11 has been operated (step S26). If it is determined that the first switch 11 is not operated (NO in step S26), the process returns to step S22, and the subsequent processes are repeated in the same manner as described above.

On the other hand, when the CPU 171 determines that the no-operation state has continued for 15 minutes or longer (YES in step S25) or when it is determined that the first switch 11 has been operated (YES in step S26), the series of processes is performed. finish. At this time, the CPU 171 controls the battery unit 20 so as to stop the power supply to each part of the hot water heater 1A. Note that the time for determining no operation is not limited to the above 15 minutes.

Further, when it is determined that there is no operation (YES in step S25), the following processing may be performed. That is, when it is determined that no operation has continued for a predetermined time (the above 15 minutes), the CPU 171 lowers the temperature of the treatment unit 14C to the standby temperature and maintains the standby temperature for a predetermined time. After controlling the heater unit 16, the battery unit 20 is controlled so as to stop the power supply to each unit of the warmer 1A.

As shown in steps S22 to S26 in FIG. 7, the set temperature can be appropriately changed during the operation. Therefore, the practitioner can change the set temperature to be appropriate for each target site by operating the switch. it can.

(Modification)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a temperature profile according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 shows room temperature T0, standby temperature TA, and different set temperatures TB1, TB2, TB3, and TB4 for treatment. Here, four types of set temperatures are used, but there may be a plurality of types, and the temperature is not limited to four.

When the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is the set temperature for the treatment, the CPU 171 changes the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C changes to any one of the set temperatures TB1, TB2, TB3, and TB4. To control. For example, the CPU 171 changes the temperature of the treatment unit 14 C so as to be a temperature specified by operating the switch. Or change automatically. As this automatic change, for example, there is a method in which the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is changed in stages to different set temperatures for each predetermined time, but the change method is not limited to this.

The control method of the heater part 16 regarding the change of the temperature of the treatment part 14C will be described. For example, in the memory unit 173, resistance values are registered in advance for different temperatures. The CPU 171 compares the resistance value corresponding to the standby temperature TA or the set temperature among the temperatures of the memory unit 173 and the resistance value detected from the PTC thermistor of the heater unit 16 and supplies the resistance value to the PTC thermistor according to the comparison result. The amount of current is controlled (ON / OFF control). Thereby, the temperature of the treatment part 14C can be changed to the standby temperature TA or the set temperature (any one of the temperatures TB1, TB2, TB3, and TB4), and the changed temperature can be maintained.

The resistance value of the PTC thermistor described above can be detected as follows. For example, when the PTC thermistor is configured using a constant current circuit, the current of the PTC thermistor can be a constant current, and the output voltage of the PTC thermistor can be stabilized. Since the output voltage is proportional to the resistance value of the PTC thermistor, the CPU 171 can obtain the resistance value from this output voltage.

Further, the CPU 171 sets the PTC thermistor to PID (P: Proportional I: Integral D: Differential) so that the treatment unit 14C can stably maintain the standby temperature TA or the set temperature. Control according to the control. Specifically, the CPU 171 detects the difference between the set temperature and the detected temperature, and follows the difference (that is, according to the difference between the resistance value corresponding to the set temperature of the memory unit 173 and the resistance value detected from the PTC thermistor). ), The control amount of the PTC thermistor (that is, the amount of current supplied to the PTC thermistor) is variably controlled. In the embodiment, this PID control makes it possible to maintain the temperature of the treatment portion 14C at the standby temperature TA or the set temperature while suppressing the temperature drift as in the portion A of FIG.

(Further modifications)
Next, a modification of the second embodiment will be described. For example, the CPU 171 may determine the start or end of the treatment from the operation content of the treatment switch 12A.

Specifically, when the CPU 171 detects that the second switch 131 is turned on and the third switch 132 is turned off, the treatment switch 12A is pushed down (ON operation). It is determined that the treatment has started. On the other hand, when it is detected that the third switch 132 is turned on and the second switch 131 is turned off, it is determined that the treatment switch 12A is opened (depressed), that is, the treatment is finished. To do.

Note that a program according to the flowcharts of the above-described embodiments (FIGS. 4 and 7) is stored in the memory unit 173. The CPU 171 reads the program in the memory unit 173 and executes the read program, thereby realizing the temperature control process.

[Embodiment 3]
In the third embodiment, a modification of each of the above-described embodiments is shown. In each of the above-described embodiments, the temperature of the treatment unit 14C is controlled to rise to the standby temperature or the set temperature based on the timing when the switch is operated. It is not limited to what is based on operation.

For example, when the warming device 1 (1A) is mounted on a cradle (not shown) and the battery unit 20 is charged, the warming device 1 (1A) is removed from the cradle according to the start timing of the above temperature rise. It can be when it is detected.

Specifically, the CPU 171 determines, based on the potential of the charging terminal 18, whether the warmer 1 (1A) is attached to or removed from the cradle. The CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C becomes the standby temperature during a period (during charging) when it is determined that the warming apparatus 1 (1A) is mounted on the cradle. When the CPU 171 determines that the warmer 1 (1A) has been removed from the cradle, the CPU 171 controls the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C rises from the standby temperature to the set temperature.

Or CPU171 may control the heater part 16 so that the temperature of the treatment part 14C may rise from room temperature to a standby temperature, if it judges that the heating apparatus 1 (1A) was removed from the cradle.

In addition, when the CPU 171 determines that the warmer 1 (1A) is mounted on the cradle after controlling the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C becomes the set temperature, the power is turned off. When the battery unit 20 is controlled or this attachment is determined, the CPU 171 may control the heater unit 16 so that the temperature of the treatment unit 14C drops to the standby temperature.

[Embodiment 4]
In the fourth embodiment, a modification of each of the above-described embodiments is shown. In each of the above-described embodiments, the timing for starting the temperature of the treatment unit 14C to the standby temperature or the set temperature is obtained based on the operation of the switch or the attachment / detachment to the cradle. The timing for this is not limited to those based on these operations.

In the fourth embodiment, the timing for temperature control can be obtained using various sensors. Specifically, the case 14 includes a sensor for detecting that the treatment portion 14C has approached the target site (contact or approached to a predetermined distance), and the CPU 171 performs the treatment based on the output of the sensor. The temperature control of the unit 14C is performed. As a sensor for detecting such proximity, a sensor for detecting a pressing force to the target part, a sensor for detecting contact with the target part based on static electricity, temperature, etc., a distance to the target part based on a laser, an ultrasonic wave, etc. A sensor for measuring is included.

For example, the CPU 171 can acquire the timing for starting the temperature rise based on the output of the proximity sensor. Specifically, based on the output of the proximity sensor for detecting whether or not the treatment unit 14C has approached the target site on the body surface, the CPU 171 increases the temperature of the treatment unit 14C from the standby temperature to the set temperature. Thus, the heater part 16 can be controlled.

Further, the CPU 171 determines whether the temperature of the treatment unit 14C changes to the standby temperature or the set temperature based on the detection of whether or not the practitioner is holding the casing 14 of the warming instrument 1 (1A) by hand. 16 may be controlled. A sensor similar to that described above can be used as a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of gripping.

[Embodiment 5]
In the fifth embodiment, the characteristics related to the shape of the above-described warmer 1 (1A) will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the housing 14 has a head portion 14A at the end in the direction in which the columnar body portion 14B extends. The head portion 14A has a substantially triangular pyramid or substantially triangular prism shape. That is, the head portion 14A has a shape (taper shape) that becomes narrower in the direction in which the columnar main body portion 14B extends (to the tip of the housing 14). As shown in the drawing, a treatment portion 14C is provided at the distal end portion. The head portion 14A may be detachably attached to the main body portion 14B. The treatment portion 14C may also be detachably attached to the head portion 14A.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the head portion 14A of the warming device 1 (1A) according to each embodiment is inclined with respect to the main body portion 14B. FIG. 10 is an external view for explaining that the head portion 14A of the warm water heater 1 (1A) according to each embodiment is inclined with respect to the main body portion 14B. Moreover, FIG. 11 is a figure which shows roughly the state by which the hot water heater 1 (1A) which concerns on each embodiment was hold | gripped. Referring to FIG. 9, a broken line perpendicular Q extending toward the tip of a substantially triangular pyramid or a substantially triangular prism is shown in the head portion 14A. Further, a two-dot chain straight line R extending in the longitudinal direction is shown in the columnar main body 14B. The perpendicular Q intersects the straight line R at an angle θ. That is, the head portion 14A has a shape that is inclined with respect to the main body portion 14B so as to be bent at an angle θ. The angle θ is preferably 15 degrees or more.

Referring to FIG. 10, a treatment portion 14C corresponding to the distal end portion of the head portion 14A is provided to extend outward from the main body portion 14B by a distance d when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 14B. . Therefore, when the practitioner holds the case 14 as shown in FIG. 11 and performs the treatment, it is possible to easily apply only the treatment portion 14C to the target portion without bringing the main body portion 14B into contact with the target portion. It becomes.

Next, referring to FIG. 11, the practitioner holds the casing 14 so as to hold a pencil. Specifically, the practitioner holds the bent portion of the housing 14 so that the index finger and the thumb are put on the bent portion. The region where the index finger and the thumb are used for gripping is formed of, for example, a material (for example, resin such as rubber) for preventing the finger from being fixed and slipping. In addition, in order to make it easy to fix a finger, a hollow portion matching the shape of the finger may be formed in advance in the region. This makes it easier for the practitioner to grasp the warming device 1 (1A) and stably apply the treatment portion 14C to the target site.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, each switch (

second switch

12, 131, third switch 132, etc.) is to be gripped in the region of the surface of the housing 14, more specifically. It is provided in a region different from the region where the finger is placed. The region where the switch is provided corresponds to a region in the direction opposite to the direction in which the head portion 14A is bent outward.

Similarly to these switches, the display 19 is a region different from the region where the finger for gripping is applied, and is provided in a region opposite to the direction in which the head portion 14A bends outward according to the angle θ. ing.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the practitioner from operating the switch by mistake while holding the casing 14. Moreover, it becomes easy to confirm with display information (temperature etc.) of the display 19 at the time of treatment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the switch is provided at a position where it can be operated by shifting the position of a finger (for example, thumb or index finger) holding the casing 14. The switch has an operation surface on the surface with which a finger contacts during operation. The switch is operated when the operation surface is pushed down in a direction P (a direction perpendicular to the surface of the housing 14) with respect to the surface of the housing 14. At this time, the position of the operation surface is displaced with respect to the housing surface. Therefore, the practitioner can sense the displacement with a finger, and as a result, can feel that the switch has been operated.

As shown in FIG. 11, the angle θ1 at which the straight line extending in the direction P and the perpendicular Q intersect is 75 degrees or less, but more desirably, the direction P and the direction in which the perpendicular Q extends are substantially the same. is there.

Therefore, the practitioner can link the operation of pressing and releasing the switch during the operation with the operation of pressing the treatment portion 14C against the target site (pressing of the target site) and the operation of releasing the pressing force. it can. Thereby, the operation feeling at the time of a practitioner's operation can be improved.

(Modification)
Here, a modified example of the shape of the warm water heater 1 (1A) will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a modified example of the shape of the warming device 1 (1A) according to each embodiment. Referring to FIG. 12A, the head portion 14A may be L-shaped. One end of the L-shape is located on the main body portion 14B side, and a treatment portion 14C is provided on the other end.

Referring to FIG. 12B, the casing 14 may have a shape that does not include the head portion 14A. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the treatment portion 14C is disposed on the surface of the main body portion 14B opposite to the surface on which the switch is provided.

Referring to FIG. 12C, in the housing 14, the head portion 14A may be provided without being inclined with respect to the main body portion 14B (the angle θ is 0 degree).

Referring to FIG. 12D, the head portion 14A may be connected to the main body portion 14B via the hinge mechanism 10A. The hinge mechanism 10A connects the head portion 14A to the main body portion 14B so as to be rotatable in the direction of the arrow. Therefore, the practitioner can easily change the inclination of the head portion 14A (more specifically, the treatment portion 14C) with respect to the target site.

It should be noted that the hot water heater can be implemented by appropriately combining two or more of the above-described embodiments (and modifications).

The embodiment disclosed this time is an example, and is not limited to the above contents. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1, 1A warmer, 10A hinge mechanism, 11 first switch, 11A power switch, 12, 131 second switch, 12A treatment switch, 14A head unit, 14B body unit, 14C treatment unit, 15 temperature detection unit, 16 heater unit , 17, 17A control unit, 18 charging terminal, 19 display, 20 battery unit, 132 third switch, 172 timer, 173 memory unit.

Claims

A hot water heater,
A treatment section on a living body,
A heating part for heating the treatment part;
A control unit for controlling the hot water heater,
The controller is
The temperature of the treatment part is waited at a first temperature higher than room temperature, and then the heating part is changed so that the temperature of the treatment part changes to a second temperature for treatment higher than the first temperature. A warmer to control.
The controller is
Controlling the heat generating part so that the temperature of the treatment part changes to the first temperature;
The heating unit is controlled such that the temperature at which the temperature of the treatment part changes from room temperature to the first temperature is higher than the speed at which the temperature of the treatment part changes from the first temperature to the second temperature. The warmer according to claim 1.
The second temperature includes a plurality of different temperatures,
The control unit further includes:
3. The heating unit is controlled such that when the temperature of the treatment part is the second temperature for treatment, the temperature of the treatment part changes to any one of the plurality of temperatures. A warmer as described in 1.
The warm water appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an operation unit that receives an operation on the warm water heater.
The operation includes a first operation,
The controller is
The warming device according to claim 4, wherein the heating unit is controlled based on the first operation so as to change the temperature of the treatment unit from the room temperature to the first temperature and wait at the first temperature.
The operation further includes a second operation,
The controller is
When the temperature of the treatment portion is kept at the first temperature, the heating portion is controlled so that the temperature of the treatment portion changes from the first temperature to the second temperature based on the second operation. The warmer according to claim 5.
The operation includes a third operation,
The controller is
The warmer according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the first temperature or the second temperature is changed to be higher or lower based on the third operation.
The control unit further includes:
The temperature of the said treatment part changes to the said 2nd temperature, Then, the said heat generating part is controlled so that the temperature of the said treatment part may change to the said 1st temperature, In any one of Claim 1 to 7 The listed hot water heater.
The operation further includes a fourth operation,
The controller is
When the temperature of the treatment part changes to the second temperature, the heat generation part is controlled based on the fourth operation so that the temperature of the treatment part changes from the second temperature to the first temperature. The warmer according to any one of claims 4 to 7.