JPH0357253Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a moxibustion tool with a built-in electric heater.

(Prior art) Moxibustion is a type of Chinese herbal therapy that has been widely used since ancient times for its effects such as improving blood circulation, promoting recovery from fatigue, and activating the functions of internal organs. It is.

Moxibustion is a therapy performed by heating acupuncture points scattered around the body, and "moxa" has traditionally been used as the heating means. In other words, an appropriate amount of moxa is placed in a designated pot and the heat generated by burning the moxa is utilized.
Recently, devised moxibustion products have been developed that allow moxa to be placed in a solid container or in a pouch and applied to the affected area without using a flame to produce moxibustion effects. However, in reality, the effect of moxibustion is obtained by heating the acupuncture points, and moxibustion that is not heated reduces its effectiveness by half. That is,
The heat won't penetrate inside unless you get burned, so moxibustion therapy becomes effective by enduring the heat to a certain extent, but unlike traditional methods, you can place moxa on a pressure point and set fire to the moxa. The method of attaching it and waiting for it to burn out is troublesome and time-consuming, and the moxa often gets misaligned or rolls down.

(Purpose of the present invention) As described above, moxibustion using "moxa" has the above-mentioned problems. Therefore, this invention is a moxibustion device devised with the aim of solving these problems.
To provide an electric moxibustion tool which can be easily used at any time and whose temperature can be adjusted instantly.

(Structure of the present invention) The electric moxibustion device according to the present invention heats a heater with electrical energy and utilizes the heat generated from the heater, and is configured with the following features.

First of all, the electric moxibustion device has a built-in heater as a heat source, and is equipped with a controller for controlling the amount of heat generated from the heater.
Since this moxibustion tool is held in the hand and applied to the skin to perform moxibustion, the size of the main body is not particularly limited, but it has a shape that is easy to grip or grasp. Further, the temperature is controlled so that the amount of heat generated from the heater does not exceed a certain value, and the amount of heat generated is controlled so as to increase by the pressing force with which the moxibustion tool body is pressed against the acupuncture point.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, the moxibustion device uses the heat of the heater, but the main body or the tip of the main body is made of ceramic material so that far infrared rays are emitted from the surface that contacts the skin (pressing surface). It consists of However, the main body or the tip end of the main body is not limited to a ceramic molded product, and may be coated with ceramic paint only on the surface.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the electric moxibustion device according to the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

(Example) Fig. 1 shows a specific example of the electric moxibustion device of the present invention, in which 1 is the main body, 2 is a heater,
3 indicates a heat transfer rod, and 4 indicates a skin contact plate.

The main body 1 is a molded product made of ceramic,
It has a cavity 5 in its center shaft, a heater 2 is inserted into the cavity 5, and a heat transfer rod is attached to the bottom of the cavity 5 in order to guide the heat generated from the heater 2 to the skin contact plate 4. 3 is inserted in contact with the heater 2. Further, asbestos 6 is pasted around the cavity 5 to prevent the heat of the heater 2 from escaping to the outer peripheral surface 7 of the main body 1. A cord 8 for conducting electricity to the heater 2 is connected to the heater 2, a cap 9 is fixed to the entrance of the cavity 5, and the bottom (tip) of the main body 1 is covered with the skin contact plate 4. There is. Here, the skin contact plate 4 is made of plastic or rubber, and is made of a material that is comfortable to the skin and has high heat resistance.

FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the present invention, which has the same basic shape as the moxibustion tool shown in FIG. The far-infrared radiation plate 10 is made of a ceramic material that emits far-infrared rays even when heated by the heater 2. Therefore, the main body 1 may be made of plastic instead of ceramic.

Furthermore, FIG. 3 shows another embodiment, which is a moxibustion tool in which a pointed ceramic pressing piece 11 is fixed to the tip of the main body 1, and the shape can be changed to an appropriate one. In addition, the pressing piece 11 is fixed via a screw 12 so that it can be replaced.

By the way, as shown in the above embodiments, the moxibustion tool of the present invention can have any form, but the amount of heat generated from the heater 2 is proportional to the pressing force F. Control is such that if the compressive force acting on the piece 11 is increased, the current increases and the amount of heat generated Q increases. Therefore, the main body 1 is provided with a sensor for detecting the pressing force F, and the output signal from the sensor is used to control the current by a controller. Furthermore, the relationship between the pressing force F and the amount of heat generated Q can be changed using an operation piece provided on the controller,
That is, the electric circuit is configured so that the range of the pressing force F can be changed.

Of course, to ensure safety, there is a built-in thermostat to prevent the temperature from rising above a certain level.

Here, as a sensor for detecting the pressing force F acting on the tip of the main body 1, a well-known sensor can be sufficiently utilized, so a description regarding the sensor will be omitted.

As mentioned above, the electric moxibustion device according to the present invention has a built-in heater in its main body, and uses a ceramic pressing piece and a radiation source to generate far infrared rays using the heat generated by the heater. A plate, etc. is installed, and the amount of heat generated can be adjusted by the pressing force.
Equipped with a pressing force detection sensor and a temperature controller, the following effects can be obtained.

(Effects) (1) The moxibustion device of this invention is an electric type, and is
Since moxibustion can be performed without the use of moxibustion, it is very easy to use. Moreover, since the moxibustion tool is configured to be able to adjust the temperature by applying pressure to the acupuncture points, it can be used at the desired temperature.

(2) Furthermore, since the body of the moxibustion tool is made of ceramic material, or a ceramic plate or ceramic piece is attached to the tip of the body, far-infrared rays can be emitted by the heat from the heater. As is well known, far-infrared rays can penetrate the subcutaneous tissue and activate cells, further enhancing the effects of conventional moxibustion and being effective even when used at lower temperatures.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the electric moxibustion device according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 show other embodiments, respectively. 1...Main body, 2...Heater, 3...Heat transfer rod,
4...Skin patch plate, 5...Cavity, 6...Asbestos, 7...
...outer surface, 8...cord, 9...cap, 10
... Far-infrared radiation plate, 11 ... Pressing piece, 12 ...
screw.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A cavity is formed inside the main body of a size and shape that can be held or picked by hand, and an electric heater is built in the cavity, A sensor is provided for detecting the pressing force acting on the tip of the main body, and a temperature controller is provided that can adjust the amount of heat generated by the heater according to the pressing force based on an output signal from the sensor, and further includes a temperature controller that can adjust the amount of heat generated by the heater according to the pressing force. Alternatively, an electric moxibustion device characterized in that the tip of the main body is made of ceramic material. (2) The electric moxibustion device according to claim 1, wherein a ceramic paint is used in place of the ceramic material, and a ceramic layer is formed on the main body or the tip of the main body.