JPS5931334B2 - Shiatsu/massaging tools - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an acupressure/massage tool that performs acupressure or massage by pinching the affected area.

The inventor proposed an acupressure/massaging device in which fingertips facing each other are configured to operate on a thousand palm bodies.

However, when attempting to perform acupressure and massaging using this device, when the patient holds the palm and brings it close to the affected area, both fingertips move, making it impossible to properly target the pressure points.

Also, if the timing of the contact of the fingertips with the affected area does not match (in many cases, one fingertip contacts the affected area before the other), the reaction force will be applied to the palm Sentai,
It becomes difficult to hold and place the device stably.

Furthermore, when a hydraulic mechanism is used to operate both fingertips, two or more piston/cylinder mechanisms must be built into the palm body, which has the drawback of increasing the size and weight of the entire device.

In addition, because the fingertips simply move back and forth in a fixed manner over the palm, it is not possible for the therapist to stick the fingertips into the affected area to apply acupressure or massage.
There is a sense of discomfort due to the use of machines and tools, and the therapeutic effects are insufficient.

This invention was made based on the above circumstances, and the body of the shiatsu receiver is fixedly attached to the L-shaped shiatsu/massage device body, and the shiatsu receiver is brought into contact with the area corresponding to the ``acupoint''. The acupressure head is brought closer to the affected area by a thrusting motion toward the body, and the acupressure effect is obtained between the two, thereby making the drive mechanism of the acupressure head smaller and lighter, and
The stroke changes according to the size of the affected area, and the finger pressure can be adjusted by continuing the operation, eliminating the discomfort of a mechanical tool and making it easy to use.
The aim is to provide massage tools.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically explained based on illustrated embodiments.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an acupressure/massage device main body formed in an L-shape as a whole, and an acupressure receiver body 2 is disposed at one end of the main body.

The body 2 of this acupressure receiver is intended to be brought into contact with the body on the back side of the affected area, and has a structure such as a mat filled with a soft material inside.

Further, a movable finger is provided at the other end of the acupressure/massage device main body 1, and at the tip of the movable finger 3, an acupressure device 4 is provided which allows the acupressure receiver to be operated toward the body 2. ing.

In order to operate the movable finger 3, a hydraulic control mechanism 5 is provided in the shiatsu/massage device body 1, and
A control operator 6 for adjusting the control amount of the hydraulic control mechanism 5 to adjust the finger pressure applied to the acupressure device 4 and an electric mechanism 8 for driving a pump 7 as a pressure source in the hydraulic control mechanism 5 are provided. There is.

The body 2 of the above-mentioned acupressure receiver has a cushion material 2b on top of the phalanx body 2a.
This is covered with a flexible cover 20, and if necessary, a heating element 10 such as a plate-shaped thermistor is attached to the phalanx body 2a via a heat insulating material 9.

A similar configuration may be built into the acupressure device 4.

17. Temperature and pressure effects can also be obtained by supplying electricity.

Further, the movable finger 3 includes an L-shaped arm 3a whose one end is pivotally connected to the acupressure/massage device main body 1 by a pin 11, and a link guide arm 3b.
The acupressure device 4 is pivotally attached to the free end of the holder by a pin 12,
Further, the acupressure device 4 is pivotally attached to the link guide arm 3b by a pin 13 at a location different from the pin 12.

The link guide arm 3b is pivoted by a pin 14 at a point different from the pin 11 from the pivot point 1 of the cross-shaped arm 3a.

Therefore, when the L-shaped arm 3a rotates around the pin 11, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the acupressure device 4 changes its posture so that the acupressure receiver stands out toward the body 2.

This is similar to the movement form of the index finger in acupressure.

Further, the piston/cylinder mechanism 5a in the hydraulic control mechanism 5 is used as a means for rotating the above-mentioned cross-shaped arm 3a.

The piston/cylinder mechanism 5a has a pivot shaft 5c equipped with a hydraulic path 5b inside to press one end of the cylinder 5d.
A piston 5e is pivotally supported on the frame 4a of the massager body 1, and is slidably inserted into the cylinder 5d, and one end of the piston rod 5f of the piston 5e is connected to the cylinder 5d.
The piston 5e protrudes outward from the other end and is pivotally connected to the middle of the L-shaped arm 3a of the movable finger 3 with a pin 5g. It is elastically supported on the compression side at 5h.

The cylinder 5d is supplied with pressurized oil via the pivot shaft 5c, and has an inlet/outlet port 51 opened therethrough through which pressure oil is discharged.

There is a pressure oil tank 15 inside the shiatsu/massage device body 1,
The flow rate restricting valve 5k of the hydraulic control mechanism 5 mentioned above is connected to this.

That is, one passage 51 is connected to the tank 1 to the throttle valve 5.
5, and the passage 51 is communicated with the side of the valve chamber 5m, and the valve chamber 5m is communicated with the other passage 5p through the central valve port 5n, and the passage 5p is It is communicated with the piston/cylinder mechanism 5a via a conduit 16.

The cone-shaped valve body 5q of the throttle valve 5 is connected to a push-button type control operator 6, and the control operator 6 is elastically supported outward by the action of a compression coil spring 17. There is.

Furthermore, the pump 7 is connected to the pressure oil tank 15 on its suction side, and has a pipe line 1 on its delivery side.
The previous passage 5p is communicated via 8.

The pump 7 is driven by the aforementioned electric mechanism 8 comprising a motor.

In such a configuration, when the electric mechanism 8 is driven, pressure oil is supplied from the pressure oil tank 15 to the pump 7, and the pressure oil flows to the piston cylinder mechanism 5a via the pipe 18, the passage 5p, and the pipe 16. , the internal pressure of the cylinder 5d is increased, thereby pushing the piston 5e against the compression coil spring 5h and protruding the piston rod 5f.

Thus, the movable finger 3 and the acupressure device 4 operate as shown in FIG. 7, and in the course of this operation, the acupressure receiver presses the affected part of the human body supported by the body 2.

When it comes into contact with a human body, the operation of the acupressure device 4 is hindered, so the internal pressure of the cylinder 5d increases rapidly, and corresponding finger pressure is applied to the acupressure device 4.

In this case, if the degree of suppression of the control operator 6 is increased, the valve chamber 5
Since the amount of pressure oil escaping from the passage 5p to the passage 51 via the passage 5p is limited, the finger pressure increases.

Furthermore, when the force applied to the control operator 6 is released, the valve body 5q retreats due to the action of the compression coil spring 17, this becomes a pressure oil outlet, and the pressure oil in the cylinder 5d is discharged by the compression coil spring 5h.
It is excreted by the action of

As a result, the movable finger and the acupressure device 4 return to their original positions.

Therefore, when the control operator 6 is operated slowly, the
A slow acupressure effect can be achieved.

Also, if you repeat the operation extremely quickly, there will be a knocking effect.

Additionally, if you adjust the way the acupressure head hits the affected area, you can also get a massaging effect.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 9, an auxiliary seat body 20 may be additionally provided on the body 2 of the acupressure bone depending on the size of the affected area.

The auxiliary seat body 20 has a frame 20a and a hook portion 20b at the tip, which is pivotally supported by a pivot pin 22 provided on the acupressure/massage device main body 1.

In this case, since the acupressure bone of the auxiliary seat body 20 is located on the body 2, this cushioning property can be utilized.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, depending on the size of the affected area, the position of the acupressure bone 2 may be made to be able to slide relative to the acupressure/massage device main body 1.

As a result, correspondence with the acupressure head can always be kept under optimal conditions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the body 2 of the acupressure bone may be attached to the acupressure/massage device main body 1 via a link mechanism (hydraulic actuated) 21 such as a parallelogram ring.

Further, the acupressure bone may divide the body 2 into a frame, and the acupressure bone may slide the body 2 back and forth with respect to the frame.

It is preferable to provide a cover 22 made of rubber or the like with a highly elastic and flexible structure on the outside of the movable finger 3.

This allows the appearance to be maintained.

Thus, according to the present invention, the acupressure/massage device body and the acupressure bone disposed on one end side of the acupressure/massage device main body are connected to the body and the acupressure bone disposed on the other end side of the acupressure/massage device main body. a movable finger having an acupressure head at its tip, and a main body of the acupressure/massage device in order to operate the movable finger so that the acupressure head moves toward and away from the acupressure bone toward the body. a control operator configured to adjust the control amount of the hydraulic control mechanism including the piston-cylinder mechanism to adjust the finger pressure applied to the acupressure head; and a mechanism that drives the pump as a pressure source, and the control operator is configured to fully control the amount of pressure oil from the delivery of the pump to the piston-cylinder mechanism that is returned to the suction side of the pump. You can easily apply the acupressure head to the pressure points, and you can also adjust the finger pressure etc. practically by operating the control operator.

Furthermore, the configuration of the control operator described above can be achieved by adjusting the throttle amount in the bypass to the pump, and the configuration as a control mechanism is extremely simple, contributing to miniaturization of the hydraulic system.

In addition, since the affected area is supported by the body and only the acupressure head is driven, the drive mechanism and drive source can be made smaller and lighter, and the hydraulic system can be completely incorporated into the body of the acupressure/massage device. Effects can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an external side view showing one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional side view of the same main part, and Fig. 3 is A of Fig. 2.
4 is a sectional view taken along line B-B in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line C-C in FIG. 2, FIG. 6 is a hydraulic system diagram, and FIG.
The figure is a diagram of the operating state of the acupressure head, Figures 8a, b, and c are explanatory diagrams of the usage state, Figure 9 is an external side view of another embodiment, and Figure 10 is an external side view of yet another embodiment. FIG. 11 is an external side view of another embodiment. 1...Acupressure/massage device body, 2...Acupressure bone is body, 3...Movable fingers, 4...Acupressure head, 5... ... Hydraulic control mechanism, 6 ... Control operator, 7 ... Pump, 8 ... Electric mechanism.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A shiatsu/massage device body, a shiatsu receiver disposed on one end side of the shiatsu/massage device body, and a shiatsu receiver disposed on the other end side of the shiatsu/massage device body, and equipped with an acupressure head at the tip. In order to operate the movable finger so that the acupressure head of the movable finger moves toward and away from the body, the acupressure receiver is moved toward and away from the body.
a piston-cylinder mechanism provided in the massager body; a control operator configured to adjust the control amount of a hydraulic control mechanism including the piston-cylinder mechanism to adjust the finger pressure applied to the acupressure head; and a mechanism for driving the pump as a pressure source in the control mechanism, and the control operator is configured to control the amount of pressure oil from the delivery of the pump to the piston-cylinder mechanism to be returned to the suction side of the pump. Acupressure/massaging tool that is characterized by