JP3552052B2 - Abdominal breathing guidance device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for inducing abdominal respiration, and can be applied to an apparatus capable of easily performing abdominal respiration. The present invention repeats a current supply mode in which a current of a predetermined frequency is supplied to the abdomen for a predetermined time and a supply stop mode in which no current is supplied for a predetermined time, and assists insufflation by continuous contraction of abdominal muscles in the current supply mode. By doing so, abdominal breathing can be performed more easily.

  Conventionally, it is considered that by performing abdominal breathing, more oxygen can be taken into the body to promote health. Here, abdominal breathing is a breathing method that inflates the abdomen at the time of inhalation and dents the abdomen at the time of inhalation, and it is thought that this can regulate the breathing rhythm and take in more fresh oxygen by deep breathing I have.

  Various assisting devices have been proposed as assisting devices for assisting the abdominal breathing. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-238983 has provided an informing means for informing an abdominal band with an electronic sound or the like. There has been proposed an apparatus that detects and informs that a swelling has occurred. According to this method, the user can confirm that the abdomen has swelled by the informing means, and it is considered that the user consciously swells the abdomen, thereby facilitating abdominal breathing.

However, according to this method, the user needs to consciously inflate the abdomen by himself / herself in accordance with the breathing, and it is necessary to adjust the breathing rhythm by himself / herself, which is still insufficient as an assistive device for abdominal breathing Met.
JP 2001-238983 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to propose an abdominal respiration inducing device that can easily perform abdominal respiration.

  In order to solve this problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a device for inducing abdominal respiration that assists abdominal respiration by assisting the abdominal respiration, and a pair of electrodes that come into contact with the abdomen of the user, A current supply unit that repeats a current supply mode for supplying a current of a predetermined frequency for continuously contracting the abdominal muscle through the electrode for a predetermined time and a supply stop mode for not supplying the current for a predetermined time is used, and is used in the current supply mode. To help the nausea of the elderly.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, setting means for setting a current supply time and a current supply stop time, respectively, is provided.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first or second aspect, display means for displaying a current supply mode and a supply stop mode is provided.

  According to the configuration of the first aspect, the current supply mode in which the current of the predetermined frequency for continuously contracting the abdominal muscles to the abdomen of the user for a predetermined time and the supply stop mode in which no current is supplied for a predetermined time are repeated. Thus, in the current supply mode, the user's nausea operation can be assisted by continuous contraction of the abdominal muscles, whereby the user can exhale sufficiently while denting the abdomen. Further, in the supply stop mode following the current supply mode, the supply of current to the abdomen is stopped to release the contraction of the abdominal muscles, whereby the user has fully exhaled in the current supply mode. By the recoil, it is possible to inhale a large amount while inflating the abdomen. Thus, the user can perform abdominal breathing more easily.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the time for supplying the current and the time for stopping the supply can be set, so that the rhythm of the intake and the exhalation according to the user's familiarity. Can be set arbitrarily.

  Further, according to the configuration of claim 3, in the configuration of claim 1 or claim 2, by displaying the current supply mode and the supply stop mode, the user can confirm the current mode by this display. It will make it easier to grasp the rhythm of abdominal breathing.

  According to the present invention, abdominal breathing can be performed more easily.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the abdominal respiration guidance device according to the embodiment of the present invention. The abdominal breathing induction device 1 includes a main body 2 and conductor plates 4A and 4B connected to the main body 2 via power supply cords 3A and 3B.

  The guide plates 4A and 4B are electrodes formed of a corrosion-resistant metal plate such as stainless steel, and are each placed in a flannel (soft brushed fabric coarsely woven with woolen yarn) bag. In this state, the induction device 1 for abdominal breathing impregnates the moisture into the flannel bag and applies them to the left and right sides of the abdomen of the user, and the power supply cords 3A and 3B and the conductor plates 4A and 4B from the main body 2. , A current having a predetermined frequency is supplied to the abdomen.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the operation panel 2A of the main body 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the operation panel 2A includes a main power switch 11 for controlling the power on / off, a power LED 11A for displaying the power-on state by light emission, an output adjustment volume 12 for controlling the output current, An intake time adjusting volume 13 for adjusting a current stop time (supply stop mode) for prompting the user to inhale, an intake time display LED 13A for displaying the intake time by emitting light, and a current for prompting the user to exhale. An exhalation time adjusting volume 14 for adjusting the output time (current supply mode) and an exhalation time display LED 14A for displaying the exhalation time by emitting light are provided. The user can adjust the output current, the intake time, and the exhalation time by adjusting the respective volumes.

  By the way, the inhalation time is the time when the user inhales his / her breath to the bottom of the lung, and the exhalation time means the time until the user gradually exhales and exhales.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a guiding device 1 for abdominal respiration. In the induction device 1 for abdominal respiration, the power supply circuit 16 is configured to turn on or off the power supply to each circuit unit in accordance with the on / off operation of the power switch 11, and to turn on the power supply LED 11A when the power supply is turned on. It has been made to let.

  The timer 17 outputs a rectangular wave S1 in which the falling period is variable by changing the time constant by the intake time adjusting volume 13 and the rising period is variable by changing the time constant by the exhaling time adjusting volume 14. It has been made.

  The oscillation circuit 18 gates and outputs an oscillation output obtained by dividing the reference clock frequency by the rectangular wave S1 output from the timer 17, so that the oscillation output is determined only during the exhalation time during which the rectangular wave S1 rises. (For example, 75 [Hz]). In this embodiment, the case where the oscillation signal S2 having a frequency of 75 [Hz] is output will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the abdominal muscles are continuously urged to induce the user's nausea. It is considered that about 60 to 200 [Hz] is a practical range for contracting.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the rectangular wave S1 (FIG. 4A) output from the timer 17 becomes a logical "L" level during the intake time T _OFF set by the intake time adjusting volume 13. falling between the set nausea time T _oN by nausea time adjustment knob 14 adapted to rise to a logic "H" level, during the nausea-time T _oN of the rectangular wave S1 is raised to a logic "H" level An oscillation signal S2 (FIG. 4B) from the oscillation circuit 18 is output. Incidentally, in the oscillation circuit 18, the oscillation signal S2 rises sharply during the exhalation time T _ON by gating the oscillation output with the rectangular wave S1, so that the stimulation of the abdomen by the current can be reduced. It has been made.

  The oscillation circuit 18 lights the intake time display LED 13A, which is a blue LED, when the power is turned on and the output of the oscillation signal S2 is stopped (intake time). Is output (gassing time), the gassing time display LED 14A, which is a red LED, is turned on. Thus, the user can visually check the inhalation time and the exhalation time, and can easily grasp the timing of breathing.

  The drive circuit 19 amplifies the oscillation signal S2 output from the oscillation circuit 18 to the level set by the level adjustment circuit 20, and outputs the amplified signal to the conductor plates 4A and 4B. The level adjustment circuit 20 is configured so that the output level to the conductor plates 4A and 4B can be varied by the output adjustment volume 12.

  Thus, during the exhalation time set by adjusting the exhalation time adjustment volume 14, the drive circuit 19 outputs a frequency of about 75 [Hz] to the abdomen to which the guide plates 4A and 4B are applied. A predetermined level of current is supplied, and supply is stopped during the intake time set by adjusting the intake time adjustment volume 13, so that the cycle based on the exhalation time and the intake time is repeated. .

  In the above configuration, the user touches the guide plates 4A and 4B to the left and right sides of the abdomen, adjusts the output level of the current by the output adjustment volume 12, and adjusts the intake time adjustment volume 13 and the exhalation time adjustment volume 14. To adjust the inhalation time and the exhalation time. As a result, the current of a predetermined frequency is supplied to the abdomen through the conductor plates 4A and 4B, and the exhalation time and the non-supply air time are repeated in a rhythm according to the respective settings.

  During the exhalation time, the supply of electric current to the abdomen via the guide plates 4A and 4B causes the abdominal muscles to contract continuously, thereby forcibly exhaling the user. . This allows the abdominal muscles to contract and assist in exhaling while attenuating the abdomen.

  In the inspiratory time after exhaling in this way, the abdominal muscles are released from contraction due to the current by not supplying the current to the abdomen, and the user is caused by the recoil that exhales completely. You can breathe into your chest while fully inflating your abdomen. During this inhalation time, the user inflates the inhaled breath in the lower abdomen while inflating the abdomen. When the inhalation time ends and the exhalation time starts, current is supplied to the abdomen again, so that the abdominal muscles of the user contract. With this, the user can exhale the inflated breath while sufficiently depressing the abdomen, thereby making it easier to perform abdominal breathing.

  At this time, the exhalation time and the inspiration time are repeated in a rhythm set in advance by the exhalation time adjustment volume 14 and the inspiration time adjustment volume 13, so that the user can inhale, inhale, and exhale by abdominal breathing according to the rhythm. Can be repeated.

  In this way, the user adjusts the inspiration time and the exhalation time by the inspiration time adjustment volume 13 and the exhalation time adjustment volume 14, so that the inspiration time is about 5 seconds and the By setting to about 10 seconds, it is possible to easily train abdominal breathing with the rhythm of inspiration and exhalation that is repeated in a relatively short time, and then increase the inspiration time and exhalation time as you get used to, A deeper and larger abdominal breath can be taken.

  In this way, when the abdominal breathing guidance device 1 allows deeper and larger abdominal breathing, the user can send a lot of fresh air to the lung bottom and send it into the alveoli. Oxygen and carbon dioxide collected in the blood and returned to the alveoli are instantaneously exchanged in the alveoli, taking up new oxygen into the blood and filling the body with oxygen enough to consume more oxygen. , Can maintain and promote physical health.

  By the way, the training of abdominal breathing may be performed about 20 cycles at a time, with inspiration time and exhalation time as one cycle, and it is considered that sufficient effects can be obtained by performing once or twice a day, for example, before going to bed. Can be

  According to the above configuration, the current supply mode in which the current of the predetermined frequency is supplied for the predetermined time and the supply stop mode in which the current is not supplied for the predetermined time are repeated, and the user's nausea is caused by the continuous contraction of the abdominal muscle in the current supply mode. By providing assistance, abdominal breathing can be performed more easily.

  Further, at this time, since the time for supplying the current and the time for stopping the supply can be set, the rhythm of the intake and the exhalation can be arbitrarily set according to the user's familiarity.

  Also, at this time, by displaying the current supply mode and the supply stop mode, respectively, the user can confirm the current mode by this display, so that the rhythm of abdominal respiration can be more easily grasped. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described where the intake time and the exhalation time are displayed by lighting the intake time display LED 13A and the exhalation time display LED 14A, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the intake time and the exhalation time are not limited to this. In, the remaining time with respect to each set time may be displayed by counting down digitally or analogly, or the elapsed time of the set time may be displayed by counting up. In this way, the user can grasp the remaining time in the intake time and the exhalation time from the display, and can easily adjust the timing of the intake and the exhalation accordingly.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the inhalation time and the exhalation time are visually displayed by the LED has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electronic time and the like corresponding to the inhalation time and the exhalation time are notified. Is also good. Also in this case, the remaining time can be notified by, for example, a rhythm change of the intermittent sound.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the inhalation time (charging time) and the exhalation time are displayed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display may not be performed. In this case, the user can recognize that the current has been supplied due to the contraction of the abdominal muscles, that is, it is a nausea time, and can perform abdominal breathing in accordance with the contraction of the abdominal muscles.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the intake time and the exhalation time are simply repeated after the power is turned on has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation may be stopped at the point when the time has elapsed. In this way, the user does not need to worry about stopping the operation even during use at bedtime, and the usability can be further improved.

  The present invention relates to a device for inducing abdominal respiration, and can be applied to, for example, a device designed to improve health by abdominal respiration.

It is a block diagram showing the guidance device of the abdominal respiration according to the example of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the guidance apparatus of the abdominal respiration of FIG. It is a top view which shows the operation panel of the guidance apparatus of the abdominal respiration of FIG. FIG. 2 is a signal waveform diagram showing an oscillating signal generated in the abdominal respiration inducing apparatus of FIG. 1.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Abdominal-breathing induction apparatus, 2 ... Body part, 4A, 4B ... Conductor board, 11 ... Main power switch, 11A ... Power LED, 12 ... Output adjustment volume, 13 ... Inspiration Time adjustment volume, 13A: Inspiration time display LED, 14: Exhalation time adjustment volume, 14A: Exhalation time display LED, 17: Timer, 18: Oscillation circuit, 19: Drive circuit, 20 ... Level adjustment circuit

Claims (3)

An induction device for abdominal respiration that induces abdominal respiration by assisting abdominal respiration,
A pair of electrodes for contacting the user's abdomen,
A current supply unit that repeats a current supply mode for supplying a current of a predetermined frequency for continuously contracting the abdominal muscle through the electrode for a predetermined time and a supply stop mode for not supplying the current for a predetermined time,
An abdominal respiration guidance device, wherein the current supply mode assists the user in exhaling. The induction device for abdominal respiration according to claim 1, further comprising setting means for setting a time for supplying the current and a time for stopping supply of the current. The induction device for abdominal respiration according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising display means for displaying the current supply mode and the supply stop mode.

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