JP7327779B2 - magnetic health trinkets - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to ring-shaped magnetic health accessories such as necklaces and bracelets.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, magnetic health accessories in which a plurality of magnets (permanent magnets) are included in ring-shaped accessories such as necklaces and bracelets have been widely used as devices for promoting health by means of magnetic lines of force emitted from them. Among such magnetic health accessories, there are those in which individual magnets are exposed to the outside and those in which magnets are confined in a flexible tube. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses an accessory in which a plurality of magnets are inserted into the inner space of a flexible material tube (flexible tube).

JP 2007-144016 A

A magnetic health accessory having a flexible tube is considered to have the advantage of being different in appearance from those in which individual magnets are exposed to the outside, and being less likely to get in the way when worn. On the other hand, since the flexible tube can come into direct contact with the skin, it has high slidability so as to reduce resistance when it comes into contact with it, and also has high corrosion resistance so as to withstand corrosion due to sweat and the like. is desirable. However, synthetic rubber or synthetic resin, which is the main material of the flexible tube, generally does not have high slidability and corrosion resistance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic health accessory having a flexible tube with high slidability and high corrosion resistance.

In order to achieve the above object , the magnetic health accessory according to claim 1 comprises: a plurality of magnets; a flexible tube having a diamond-like carbon layer on the surface confining the plurality of magnets; A pair of fasteners attached to both ends and a conductive wire , the magnet having a hollow hole, the conductive wire passing through the hollow hole to connect the plurality of magnets. The flexible tube further confines the conductive wire.

The magnetic health accessory according to claim 2 is the magnetic health accessory according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible tube is made of synthetic rubber or synthetic resin.

The magnetic health accessory according to claim 3 is the magnetic health accessory according to claim 2 , wherein the flexible tube contains 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % of carbon powder.

The magnetic health accessory of the present invention can have a flexible tube with high slidability and high corrosion resistance.

1 is a front view of a magnetic health accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. Fig. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the magnetic health accessory same as the above. The magnet of the magnetic health accessory same as the above is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a rear view, (c) is a left side view, and (d) is a sectional front view. 2 of the same magnetic health accessory, (a) is a cross-sectional front view, and (b) is a section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at the point indicated by the AA line. It is a sectional view. The method for manufacturing the flexible tube of the magnetic health accessory same as above is shown in a cross section cut perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, (a) before accommodating the magnet, (b) during accommodating the magnet, (c) ) is after the magnet is accommodated. Fig. 3 shows another method of manufacturing the flexible tube of the magnetic health accessory as described above in a cross section cut perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, (a) before the magnet is accommodated, (b) during the magnet accommodation, (c) is after the magnet is accommodated. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a plasma ion implantation apparatus for performing DLC processing in the magnetic health accessory same as the above. A pair of fasteners of the same magnetic health accessory is shown enlarged, (a) is a front view, (b) is a front view when the pair of fasteners are separated from each other, and (c) is a pair of fasteners. It is front view sectional drawing when a fastener is mutually isolate|separated.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, it demonstrates, referring drawings for the form for implementing this invention. , a conductive wire 3, a flexible tube 4, and a pair of fasteners 5A, as shown in FIGS. , 5B. The magnetic health accessory 1 is ring-shaped such as a necklace or bracelet.

The magnet 2 has a hollow hole 2a, as shown in FIGS. 3(c) and 3(d). The magnet 2 may be cylindrical with a hollow hole 2a along its axis (see FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d)), but the shape is not particularly limited. As shown in FIGS. 3(a) to 3(c), the magnet 2 can be magnetized with an N pole on the front side and an S pole on the back side. Depending on the situation, one of the right side and the left side in the front view may be magnetized to the N pole and the other to the S pole. A neodymium magnet, a ferrite magnet, or the like can be applied to the magnet 2 . The size of the magnet 2, in the case of a cylindrical shape, can be, for example, about 2 mm to about 4 mm in diameter and about 5 mm to about 15 mm in length, but the size is not particularly limited.

Also, the magnetization (N pole and S pole) of the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . can be aligned, but not limited to this. Also, the locations of the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . are appropriately determined. For example, in the case of an item to be worn around the neck (necklace), it is placed at the upper position in FIG. It is possible to make the lines of magnetic force hit the vicinity of the carotid artery.

As shown in FIG. 4, the conductive wire 3 is passed through the hollow hole 2a of each magnet 2 to connect the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . For the conductive wire 3, for example, a metal wire such as copper or aluminum can be applied.

A flexible tube 4 encloses a plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . and conductive wires 3 (see FIG. 2). A "flexible tube" means a long object that is flexible and has a hollow portion for accommodating other members therein. The flexible tube 4 accommodates a plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . The flexible tube 4 can be made of synthetic rubber such as silicon rubber or synthetic resin. In addition, the flexible tube 4 may have a circular or elliptical contour in a cross section taken perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. Also, both ends of the conductive wire 3 may protrude slightly from both ends of the flexible tube 4, but that portion can be confined by a pair of fasteners 5A and 5B, which will be described in detail later.

The flexible tube 4 is divided into two semi-cylindrical elongated objects 4' and 4'', each of which is divided in half. formed by a mold (see FIG. 5A(a)), and a plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . (b)), and can be produced by fusing two elongated objects 4′ and 4″ (see FIG. 5A(c)). Alternatively, the flexible tube 4 is divided into two semi-cylindrical elongated objects 4' and 4'', each of which is divided in half. A plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . ), then the other 4'' of the elongated objects 4', 4'' is brought together in a deformable state (before hardening) to automatically form the other half of the accommodating hollow, 2 It can be produced by fusing two elongated objects 4′ and 4″ (see FIG. 5B(c)). In addition, since the diameter of the conductive wire 3 is small in the portion where there is only the conductive wire 3 without the magnet 2, it is not usually necessary to form the half 4a' (and 4a'') of the hollow portion with a mold. , the accommodating cavity can be formed automatically when the elongated objects 4', 4'' are fused together.

The flexible tube 4 has a DLC layer (diamond-like carbon layer) 4A on its surface. The thickness of the DLC layer 4A is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, approximately 10 nm to approximately 1 μm. The DLC layer 4A is black when thick, but can be made transparent by thinning (for example, about 10 nm).

The DLC layer 4A can be formed as follows. First, a flexible tube 4 enclosing a plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . and conductive wires 3 is introduced into a plasma ion implanter 10 as shown in FIG. At this time, it is preferable that at least one end of the conductive wire 3 protruding from the flexible tube 4 is made longer and cut short after the formation of the DLC layer 4A is completed.

The plasma ion implanter 10 includes a chamber 11, a hydrocarbon-based gas (typically methane gas, and others such as acetylene gas, propane gas, etc.) and, if necessary, other gases (hydrogen gas, a gas introduction device 12 for introducing fluorine gas or argon gas), a vacuum device 13 for evacuating the chamber 11, a valve 14A provided between the chamber 11 and the gas introduction device 12, the chamber 11 and the vacuum device. 13, a conductor 15 protruding from the upper inner surface of the chamber 11, a plasma generating power source 16 for generating plasma by applying high frequency power to the conductor 15, and applying a high voltage pulse to the conductor 15. In order to share the application of the high-voltage pulse generation power supply 17 and the high-frequency power and the high-voltage pulse with one conductor 15, the plasma generation power supply 16 and the high-voltage pulse generation power supply 17 and the conductor 15 are provided It comprises a superimposing device 18 and a high voltage feedthrough 19 provided between the superimposing device 18 and the conductor 15 .

In the flexible tube 4 introduced into the plasma ion implanter 10, one end of the conductive wire 3 protruding from the flexible tube 4 is brought into contact with the conductor 15 and is stopped by, for example, engaging with it, and is held in place. be hung.

Then, the inside of the chamber 11 is evacuated by the vacuum device 13 and gas is introduced into the chamber 11 from the gas introduction device 12 . Plasma is generated around the flexible tube 4 by applying high-frequency power to the conductive wire 3 via the conductor 15 from the plasma generating power source 16 . After that, the high voltage pulse generation power source 17 applies a high voltage pulse (negative high voltage pulse) to the conductive wire 3 via the conductor 15 to attract the ions in the plasma to the surface of the flexible tube 4 . Carbon atoms contained in the attracted ions are implanted into the flexible tube 4 from its surface to a predetermined depth, thereby forming a DLC layer 4A on the surface. In this way, by utilizing the conductive wires 3 within the flexible tube 4, a DLC layer 4A can be formed over the entire surface of the flexible tube 4. FIG.

Elements other than carbon can be included in the elements injected into the flexible tube 4 . For example, in order to enhance the antibacterial properties of the DLC layer 4A, it may contain fluorine, silver, or the like.

Next, the pair of fasteners 5A and 5B will be described. A pair of fasteners 5A, 5B are attached to both ends of the flexible tube 4. As shown in FIG. Although the material of the pair of fasteners 5A and 5B is not particularly limited, they can be made of stainless steel, for example.

The pair of fasteners 5A and 5B can have various shapes. For example, the pair of fasteners 5A and 5B shown in FIGS. It has a portion 5b between which a magnet 5c for fastening is provided. When the pair of fasteners 5A and 5B are coupled to each other, the projection 5a, recess 5b and magnet 5c of fastener 5A are aligned with recess 5b, projection 5a and magnet 5c of fastener 5B. The surface sides of the magnet 5c of the fastener 5A and the magnet 5c of the fastener 5B have polarities opposite to each other.

A pair of fasteners 5A, 5B can be attached to both ends of the flexible tube 4 as follows. That is, both ends of the flexible tube 4 are provided with small-diameter portions 4b. The pair of fasteners 5A and 5B have holes formed in their end faces, into which the small-diameter portion 4b of the flexible tube 4 is fitted. A ring 5d is fitted in an annular groove formed in the outer peripheral surface of the small diameter portion 4b. The outer diameter of the ring 5d is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the small diameter portion 4b of the flexible tube 4. As shown in FIG. A pin 5e is inserted from the fastener 5A or 5B to the small diameter portion 4b. The material of the ring 5d and pin 5e can be the same as the material of the pair of fasteners 5A, 5B. An adhesive is applied to the outer peripheral surface of the ring 5d and the shaft portion of the pin 5e, thereby firmly fixing the small diameter portion 4a of the flexible tube 4 and the fastener 5A or 5B. 7(a) and 7(b) show the head portion of the pin 5e, and FIG. 7(c) shows the shaft portion thereof.

Therefore, even if both ends of the conductive wire 3 protrude slightly from both ends of the flexible tube 4, that portion is confined by the fasteners 5A or 5B. Therefore, the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . and the conductive wire 3 can be all confined and sealed by the flexible tube 4 and the pair of fasteners 5A, 5B.

Since the magnetic health accessory 1 having the configuration described above has the DLC layer 4A on the surface of the flexible tube 4, it can be made highly slidable. Therefore, it can provide less resistance when in contact with the skin, so that the skin does not become damaged by chafing, and it is also less of a hindrance when the body moves (especially during exercise). can. In general, the coefficient of friction can be, for example, about 0.1 to about 0.2 for materials with a DLC layer on their surface, while for metals and synthetic rubbers without a DLC layer on their surfaces, is, for example, 0.5 to 0.6 for stainless steel and silicon rubber.

Further, if the flexible tube 4 has a DLC layer 4A on its surface, the corrosion resistance can be enhanced. Therefore, it can withstand corrosion due to perspiration and the like. In addition, the magnetic health accessory 1 includes a plurality of magnets 2, 2, . Since it has the DLC layer 4A, even if it is worn in every scene of daily life (for example, when bathing), the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . bearable.

If the flexible tube 4 of the magnetic health accessory 1 is made of synthetic rubber or synthetic resin, it can contain 0.1% to 20% by weight of carbon powder. The carbon powder can be small (eg, about 10 μm to about 100 μm) diameter graphite particles (eg, flake graphite, synthetic graphite particles, etc.). Carbon powder can be expected to have a health-enhancing effect due to the far-infrared effect.

The synthetic rubber or synthetic resin flexible tube 4 can be made of variously colored materials, or non-uniformly colored materials. The DLC layer 4A is thinned so as to be transparent. The flexible tube is then colored and the color can be observed. In this case, it is possible to create aesthetic impressions according to various tastes. In addition, "transparent" means substantially transparent, and shall include substantially transparent.

Also, the flexible tube 4 made of synthetic rubber or synthetic resin can be made of a transparent or translucent material, or can be made of a non-uniformly colored material. The DLC layer 4A is thinned so as to be transparent. Then, since the flexible tube is wholly or partially transparent or translucent, the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . and the conductive wire 3 can be observed. In this case, a unique beauty can be obtained, and the beauty can be enhanced by decorating the plurality of magnets 2, 2, .

The flexible tube 4 can also be made of woven fabric or braided cord, in addition to being made of synthetic rubber or synthetic resin. Traditional textiles or braids such as Nishijin textile can be used. The DLC layer 4A is thinned so as to be transparent. Then, an excellent aesthetic feeling can be obtained. Moreover, in this case, the DLC layer 4A has a high waterproof effect in addition to slidability and corrosion resistance.

Also, the magnetic health accessory 1 can further comprise at least one carbon compact connected with the plurality of magnets 2, 2, . . . In this case the carbon compact has a hollow hole and is confined by the flexible tube 4 . Carbon moldings can be expected to have a health-enhancing effect due to the far-infrared effect.

Although the magnetic health accessories according to the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to those described in the embodiments, and various design changes can be made within the scope of the claims. is possible. For example, if the DLC layer 4A is formed on the flexible tube 4 without using the conductive wire 3 by a method other than the above, the conductive wire 3 can be omitted. Hole 2a can also be omitted.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 magnetic health accessory 2 magnet 2a magnet hollow 3 conductive wire 4 flexible tube 4', 4'' semi-cylindrical elongated object 4a', 4a'' hollow half for accommodation in flexible tube 4b Small diameter portion at both ends of flexible tube 4A DLC layer (diamond-like carbon layer)
5A, 5B pair of fasteners 5a projection 5b recess 5c magnet for fastener 5d ring 5e pin 10 plasma ion implanter 11 chamber 12 gas introduction device 13 vacuum device 14A valve 14B for gas introduction device valve 15 for vacuum device Conductor 16 Plasma generation power supply 17 High voltage pulse generation power supply 18 Superimposition device 19 High voltage introduction part (feed through)

Claims (3)

a plurality of magnets;
a flexible tube having a diamond-like carbon layer on its surface confining the plurality of magnets;
a pair of fasteners attached to opposite ends of the flexible tube;
a conductive wire ;
with
The magnet has a hollow hole,
the conductive wire is passed through the hollow hole to connect the plurality of magnets;
A magnetic health accessory, wherein the flexible tube further encloses the conductive wire. In the magnetic health accessory according to claim 1 ,
A magnetic health accessory, wherein the flexible tube is made of synthetic rubber or synthetic resin. In the magnetic health accessory according to claim 2 ,
A magnetic health accessory, wherein the flexible tube contains 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % of carbon powder.

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