JPH0228898Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a compress treatment device, and particularly relates to a technique that can extend the life of the compress treatment device.

[Prior art]

Traditionally, it has been associated with muscular pain in the shoulders, lower back, hands, and feet, occupational diseases of the nervous system that are likely to affect people who work in special occupations such as typewriters, chest pain due to coughing,
When sprains of the lower back or legs occur due to lifting heavy objects, the first treatment has traditionally been to apply a poultice made of wheat flour mixed with vinegar or a poultice such as Salonpas. .

Additionally, for muscle pain caused by stiff shoulders, a pine surger is used to improve blood circulation and relieve the pain.

However, both of the conventional treatment methods are
It is effective for mild symptoms, but when it becomes severe,
For example, severe muscle pain, strained lower back, occupational diseases of the nervous system, sprained legs, etc. had only a soothing effect, and the pain and suffering could not be relieved in a short period of one or two days.

Therefore, in order to solve this problem, a poultice treatment device was proposed as shown in Fig. 8 (external view) and Fig. 9 (sectional view taken along the line X-X in Fig. 8). (See Publication No. 58-35229).

The proposed compress treatment device will be described below.

In FIGS. 8 and 9, 31 is a sealed steam generation container that can be heated, and 32 is a heater provided at the center of the bottom of the steam generation container 31, which is supplied with electric power from the outside by a conductor. supply is becoming available. Although not shown in the drawings, the heater 32 is controlled using a conventionally known timer-type electric heat regulator that turns on and off intermittently. 3
Reference numeral 3 denotes a vinegar vapor storage tank, which is used to temporarily store vinegar vapor generated in the steam generation container 31, which is transported under pressure through the vapor transport pipe 34. It is. 35 is an insulating storage box that surrounds the steam generation container 31, the heating heater 32, and the steam storage tank 33 that are heated to a high temperature to prevent heat from being radiated to the outside;
Reference numeral 36 denotes a sponge serving as an affected part contacting member provided on the bottom surface of the steam reservoir tank 33. 37 is a steam transport pipe, 38 is a rubber cover that surrounds and supports the sponge 36, and a plurality of holes 38A are provided at locations corresponding to the parts that come into contact with the affected area. 39 is a cloth cover, 40 is a vinegar inlet/outlet provided in the steam generation container 31, 41 is a liquid outlet provided in the steam storage tank 33, 42 is a thermometer, and 43 is a vinegar inlet/outlet provided in the steam generation container 31. It is a liquid level measurement scale with 44 handles to detect the liquid level of injected vinegar.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, in the conventional compress therapy device, cold vinegar is supplied to the upper surface of the heater 32.
In addition, since high-temperature vinegar vapor is supplied to the lower surface, a temperature difference occurs between the upper and lower surfaces of the heater 32, and this temperature difference applies stress to the heater 32. There was a problem in that a gap was formed at the interface between the steam generation container 31 and the steam storage tank 33, and steam and moisture entered the gap, damaging the heater 32.

The purpose of this invention is to extend the lifespan of an integrated poultice treatment device that heats a poultice liquid such as vinegar, water, mineral spring, etc. to generate steam, and performs poultice treatment using this steam. Our goal is to provide technology that enables

The above and other objects and novel features of the present invention will be explained by the following description of the specification and the accompanying drawings.

[Means for solving problems]

A brief overview of typical devices among the devices disclosed in this application is as follows.

A first tank for steam generation having an inlet/outlet for injecting a poultice liquid such as vinegar, water, mineral spring, etc., a heating heater provided at the center of the bottom of the first tank, and a heating heater provided at the bottom of the heating heater. a second tank for storing compress liquid, which is connected to the first tank for steam generation via a connecting pipe; a third tank for steam storage to which generated steam is supplied via a supply pipe; and a first tank for steam generation.
an insulating storage box for storing a tank, a heater for heating, a second tank for storing compress liquid, and a third tank for steam storage; A fourth tank for steam reservoir to which the steam of the third tank is supplied via a supply pipe; and a steam supply provided at a predetermined position of the fourth tank for steam reservoir to supply the stored steam to the affected area contact member. This compress treatment device is characterized by comprising a hole and an affected area contact member provided below the steam supply hole.

[Effect]

According to the above-described means, since the upper and lower surfaces of the heater are filled with the poultice liquid, which is the object to be heated, the temperature of the entire upper and lower surfaces of the heater increases at approximately the same rate. , almost no stress is applied to the heater portion due to the temperature difference between the upper surface and the lower surface of the heater. This results in
Since the heater is not damaged, the life of the compress treatment device can be extended.

[Example of idea]

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In addition, in all the figures for explaining the examples,
Components having the same function are given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a poultice treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line XX in FIG. 1, and FIG. It is a sectional view taken along the Y-Y cutting line of

In Figures 1 to 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a first tank for steam generation that is heatable and sealed for generating steam of 1A of poultice liquid such as vinegar, water, mineral spring, etc. It is made of metal, ceramic, or other materials that are less likely to corrode. Reference numeral 2 denotes a heater provided at the center of the bottom of the first steam generation tank 1, and is supplied with electric power from the outside through a conductor. Although not shown in the drawings, the heater 2 is controlled using a conventionally known timer-type electric heat regulator that turns on and off intermittently. Although not shown, this heater 2 is fixed with bolts and nuts so that it does not expand or move due to heat. 3 is a sealed second tank for steam generation that can be heated like the first tank 1 for steam generation, and is connected to the first tank 1 for steam generation by a connecting pipe 3A, and the poultice liquid 1A is connected to the first tank 1 for steam generation. First tank 1 for steam generation
Flow is possible between the tank 3 and the second tank 3 for steam generation. 4 is a third tank for storing steam of the compress liquid 1A, and the steam of the compress liquid 1A generated in the first steam generation tank 1 is transported by pressure through the steam transport pipe 5. It is used to temporarily store 1A of steam. As shown in FIG. 4, the steam transport pipe 5 is constructed of a pipe shaped so that the steam of the poultice liquid 1A is not injected due to its pressure, and furthermore, even when the apparatus is turned upside down, the steam generating pipe 5 is 1 The shape is such that the liquid contained in the tank 1 will not be discharged. Reference numeral 6 denotes a steam transport pipe for transporting the steam stored in the third tank 4 for steam storage to the fourth tank 7 for steam storage, and like the steam transport pipe 5, the steam stored in the third tank 4 for steam storage is It consists of pipes shaped so that the steam that flows through the pipes is not injected.

The fourth tank 7 for steam storage is for temporarily storing the steam supplied from the third tank 4 for steam storage to lower the pressure of the steam,
As shown in FIG. 6, its shape is a sealed container with an elliptical cross section. This is to make it easier to attach the vinyl cover 10 and cloth cover 13, which will be described later. A plurality of steam supply holes 7A are provided on the bottom surface of the fourth tank 7 for steam storage, and a sponge 9 is attached to the fourth tank 7 for steam storage so as to cover the plurality of steam supply holes 7A.
is provided on the bottom of the. The shape of this sponge 9 is a semi-elliptical sphere, as shown in FIG. The entire exposed part of this sponge 9,
Cover the vinyl cover 10 and attach it to the fourth tank 7 for steam storage, and secure the attachment area with a rubber band 12 to prevent steam from spraying from the gap between the sponge 9 and the vinyl cover 10.
Tighten with. A plurality of steam supply holes 11 are provided in the compress treatment position of the vinyl cover 10.

A cloth cover 13 is provided over the entire vinyl cover 10.
, and attach it to the fourth steam reservoir tank 7 with a set screw, etc., and tie the attachment area with the rubber string 1.
Tighten with 4. Note that an elastic cord 14A is attached (sewn in) in advance to a predetermined position of the cloth cover 13 in order to facilitate its attachment.

If necessary, as shown in FIG. 5, a salt bag 15 containing salt in a cloth bag may be inserted into the compress treatment position of the vinyl cover 10 and the cloth cover 13 to enhance the heat treatment effect. good.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a poultice liquid inlet/outlet provided in the first tank 1 for steam generation, and the poultice liquid inlet/outlet is closed with a sealing lid when in use. Reference numeral 17 designates a liquid outlet provided in the fourth tank 4 for steam storage, and is designed to be covered with a sealed lid when in use.
Reference numeral 18 denotes a thermometer shown in FIG. 3, and in this embodiment, it is configured to detect the temperature in the fourth tank 7 for steam generation, but is not limited thereto. Tank 1 or sponge 9
It may also be possible to detect the temperature inside. Reference numeral 19 denotes a liquid level measurement scale for detecting the liquid level of the compress liquid 1 poured into the first tank 1 for steam generation, and is provided at a predetermined position of the first tank 1 for steam generation. 20
21 is a liquid level measurement scale for detecting the liquid level of liquid that is liquefied from steam in the third steam storage tank 4, and 21 is a handle. This handle 21 is attached to the upper surface of the first steam generation tank 1 of the heat insulating storage box 8 using a set screw 22.
It is attached by.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

The first tank 1 for steam generation and the second tank 1 for storing compress liquid.
When the compress liquid 1A is injected into the tank 3 from the compress liquid inlet/outlet 16 and power is supplied to the heating heater 2 by the timer type electric heat regulator, the compress liquid 1A boils and becomes steam. is sent to the third steam storage tank 4 through the steam transport pipe 5,
The steam pressure is lowered and the steam is sent to the fourth steam storage tank 7 through the steam transport pipe 6, where it is temporarily stored to prevent sudden changes in the temperature of the contact surface of the affected area, and then passed through the steam supply hole 11 to the sponge 9. Sent poultice liquid 1
The cloth cover 13 is warmed by the steam A. When the temperature of the cloth cover 13 reaches the temperature of a bath, the cloth cover 13 is brought into contact with the affected area and moved so as to gently knead the affected area.

With this configuration, when heating the compress liquid 1A stored in the first tank 1 for steam generation and the second tank 3 for storing compress liquid by the heater 2, the heater 2 Since the upper and lower surfaces are filled with the poultice liquid 1A, which is the object to be heated, the temperature of the entire upper and lower surfaces of the heater 2 rises at almost the same rate. No stress is applied to the heater 2 portion due to the temperature difference between the lower surface portion and the lower surface portion. As a result, no gap is created at the interface between the first tank 1 for steam generation and the second tank 3 for storing compress liquid.
Since no damage is caused to the heating heater 2,
The lifespan of the compress treatment device can be extended.

In addition, in the case of severe muscle pain or leg sprains, it takes about 10 to 20 days to completely heal with Salonpas or a poultice made of wheat flour mixed with vinegar, but with the poultice treatment device of this invention, it takes just one treatment. The treatment time was approximately 10 to 30 minutes, and the patient was completely cured or the pain was eliminated by treatment once or twice a day.

In addition, neuralgia, pain from occupational diseases related to the nervous system, and pain from tight lower back pain were relieved by just applying the treatment once or twice a day, with each treatment lasting about 10 to 30 minutes. If this treatment was continued every day, the above-mentioned disease, which until now was thought to be difficult to recover from, was completely cured or the pain was eliminated.

Although the present invention has been specifically explained above based on examples, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the gist thereof. .

[Effects of the invention] As explained above, according to the invention, since the upper and lower surfaces of the heating heater are filled with the poultice liquid, which is the object to be heated, the whole area of both the upper and lower surfaces of the heating heater is filled. Since the temperatures of 2 and 3 rise at approximately the same rate, almost no stress is applied to the heater portion due to the temperature difference between the upper surface and the lower surface of the heater. This prevents damage to the heater, thereby extending the life of the compress treatment device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a poultice treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XX in FIG. 1, and FIG. Y-Y
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the steam transport pipe installed in the first tank for steam generation, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the shape of the fourth steam reservoir tank shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the shape of the sponge shown in FIG. The figure is an external view of a conventional compress treatment device, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line XX in FIG. 8. In the figure, 1... First tank for steam generation, 2... Heater for heating, 3... Second tank for storing compress liquid, 4
...Third tank for steam storage, 5, 6...Steam transport pipe, 7...Fourth tank for steam storage, 7A, 11...
... Steam supply hole, 8 ... Insulating storage box, 9 ... Sponge, 10 ... Vinyl cover, 12 ... Rubber band, 13 ... Cloth cover, 14, 14A ... Rubber string, 15 ... Salt bag, 16...Poultice liquid inlet/outlet,
17...Liquid outlet, 18...Thermometer, 19,2
0... Liquid level measurement scale, 21... Handle, 22... Set screw.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A first tank for steam generation having an inlet/outlet for injecting a poultice liquid such as vinegar, water, mineral spring, etc., and a heating tank provided at the center of the bottom of the first tank. a heater, a second tank for storing a compress liquid, which is provided below the heating heater and connected to the first tank for steam generation via a connecting pipe; , No. 1 for steam generation
It houses a third tank for steam storage to which the steam generated in the tank is supplied via a supply pipe, the first tank for steam generation, a heater, a second tank for storing poultice liquid, and a third tank for steam storage. a fourth tank for steam storage, which is provided at the lower part of the third tank for steam storage of the insulation storage box, and to which steam from the third tank for steam storage is supplied via a supply pipe; No. 4 for the steam reservoir
a steam supply hole provided at a predetermined position of the tank and supplying the stored steam to the affected area contact member;
A poultice treatment device comprising: an affected area contact member provided below the steam supply hole. (2) The poultice treatment according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, wherein the affected area contact member is a sponge covered with a vinyl cover having poultice steam radiation holes, and a cloth cover placed on top of the vinyl cover. Device.