JPH0430862A - Autogenic training apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make the apparatus convenient to carry and set with a smaller size thereof as a whole by integrating a base section, an upright section and a housing section to house a warm stimulation generating means and a cold stimulation generating means. CONSTITUTION:This autogenic training apparatus 1 is made up of a base section 2, an upright section 6 and a stimulation generating section 10. The base section 2 has a convex hand carrier 3 and a pulse sensor 4 is connected to a jack at the upright section 6. The upright section 6 is erected vertical at the rear end of the base section 2 to house a power source section 7 and a circuit board 8. The stimulation generating section 10 is protruded above the hand carrier 3 from the top front surface of the upright section 6 and a display and a manipulating section 12 are provided on the top surface of an upper case 11, in which 11 the stimulation generating section 10 is separated vertically with a partition 14 and a communication hole 15 is opened on the partition 14 to mount a fan 16 for cooling an incandescent lamp 37 thereon. On the other hand, an air feed unit 41 is provided on the partition 14.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of Industrial Application This invention relates to an autonomous training device for learning an autonomous training method and obtaining a feeling of relaxation.

(b) Conventional technology In recent years, autonomic training methods developed based on the theory of hypnosis have been widely used in clinical psychosomatic medicine. This autonomic training method is a method that uses self-hypnosis to correct and control disturbances in the autonomic nervous system caused mainly by mental stress, thereby leading to treatment of psychosomatic diseases.
It was introduced to the world by Dr. Schulz of Germany and perfected by Dr. Luthe of Canada.

The standard practice of the autonomic training method is to have the patient in a relaxed state perform autosuggestion step by step, for example, using the following formula 6m.

■(Background formula): I feel calm.

■(First formula) Both hands and feet are heavy.

■(Second formula): Both hands and feet are warm.

■(3rd official): The heart beats quietly and regularly.

■(Fourth formula): Breathing easily.

■(Fifth formula): My stomach is warm.

■(6th formula): My forehead feels cool.

By practicing these formulas, the result is to enter a hypnotic state, that is, to lower the level of consciousness to the subconscious level, and to release psychological depression.

By the way, the problem when practicing the autonomic training method is that, for example, in the case of the second formula, if a self-suggestion such as ``my right hand is warm'' is given, the subject will actively focus their attention for that purpose, becomes tense and the temperature drops. Therefore, passive concentration of attention is required to obtain the results according to self-suggestion, but this is generally extremely difficult (W. Rute, supervised by Nishitsugu Ikemi, "Autonomic Training Method"). In order to easily learn the autonomic training method, the applicant of the present application has developed an autonomic training device applying the theory of conditioned reflexes and has already filed an application (Japanese Patent Application No. 1339259).

FIG. 4 shows an external perspective view of the autonomous training device 51 of the prior application. In the same figure, 52 is the main body, and its front face 52a includes a biological signal display section 53, an infrared lamp operation indicator light 54a, a blower operation indicator light 54b, and a selection switch 55.
, power switch 56, start switch 57, stop switch 58, volume adjustment knob 59, headphone terminal 6
0, a cuff terminal 61 is provided.

On the other hand, an arm base 62 is protruded from a side surface 52b of the main body 52, and a base end 64a of an arm 64 is rotatably supported. This arm 64 is fixed with a screw 63. A stimulation section 65 is attached to the tip 64b of the arm 64. Inside this stimulating section 65, an infrared lamp and a visible light cut filter are completely covered and provided, and the visible light cut filter cuts out the visible light from the light of the infrared lamp.
That is, heat rays are irradiated downward. The reason why visible light is cut off in this way is that it is necessary not to make the subject aware that the infrared lamp is on and that thermal stimulation is being applied.

A nozzle is further provided inside the stimulation section 65, and this nozzle is connected to a blower inside the case 52 via a tube 66. The nozzle blows air downward to cool the subject's hands, for example.

(c) Problems to be solved by the invention The conventional autonomous training device described above has a rectangular parallelepiped main body,
An arm base is provided on the side of the main body, and the stimulator is connected to the arm base via an arm, and the stimulator and the main body are connected with a tube for blowing air, so the device becomes larger and less flexible. There were also problems with portability. Also,
Since the hand position is free when applying stimulation from the stimulation part to the hand, there is a problem in that it gives the trainee a feeling of anxiety and tension.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an autonomic training device that is small in size, has excellent portability, and is capable of applying stimulation to the hands in a comfortable posture.

(d) Means and Effects for Solving the Problems The autonomic training device of the present invention comprises: a warm stimulus generating means for applying a warm stimulus to the subject's body; a cold stimulus generating means for applying a cold stimulus to the subject's body; A stimulus generating means and a control means for controlling the cold stimulus generating means, and each of the means is housed in a case body, wherein the case body includes a flat base that can be placed by hand, and a base that can be placed on the base. an erected portion erected from one end;
A storage part is provided that projects above the hand rest from the upper part of the standing part, the control means is stored in the upright part, and the warm stimulation generating means and the cold stimulation generating means are stored in the storage part. ing.

This autonomous training device has a base, an upright part, and a storage part that houses the warm stimulation generating means and the cold stimulation generating means, all of which are constructed as an integrated case, making it compact and convenient to carry. . Furthermore, by placing the hand on the flat base, thermal and cold stimulation can be applied with a comfortable hand posture.

(E) Examples The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to Examples below.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an autonomous training bag W1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This autonomous training device 1 is roughly divided into a base 2
, an upright section 6, and a stimulation generating section (accommodating section) 10. The base 2 is provided with a gently convex hand rest 3 so that the subject's one hand can be placed naturally thereon. Reference numeral 4 denotes a pulse wave sensor that is attached to the finger G of the subject, and is connected to the jack of the upright portion 6 via a cord 4a and a plug 4b.

The upright portion 6 is vertically erected from the rear end of the base portion 2 . Inside the upright portion 6, a first power source portion 7 and a circuit board 8 are housed, as shown in FIG. On the circuit board 8, a sequence control circuit for sequentially controlling the incandescent lamp 37 and the blower unit 41, a disconnection detection circuit for the incandescent lamp 37, etc. are provided. 31, which protrudes above the hand rest 3 from the upper front surface of the upright portion 6. A display and operation section 12 is provided on the upper surface of the upper case 11, and 12a is a circuit board thereof. The display/operation section 12 includes a bar graph meter 12b that displays the magnitude of the pulse wave, a program/disconnection display section 12c consisting of a 7-segment display, a program selection key 12d, and a stop key 1.
2e and a start key 12f are provided.

A partition wall 14 is integrally formed in the upper case 11.
The inside of the stimulation generating section 10 is separated into upper and lower parts.

A communication hole 15 is formed in the partition wall 14, and a fan 16 for cooling the incandescent lamp 37 is attached above the communication hole 15. On the other hand, the upper part of the partition wall 14 is provided with a ventilation unit 41 for applying cold stimulation to the subject. This ventilation unit 41 includes a fan and a shutter mechanism (not shown). The shank mechanism number turns the wind on and off.
This is to make the rise and fall of the cold stimulus clear, and the fan is always operating. 5.4 is an intake port, and 56 is a motor for driving the shutter. In addition,
An intake slit 13 for the fan 16 and the ventilation unit 41 is provided on the side surface of the upper case 11.

The air guide path 23 is guided downward from the air outlet 43 of the air blower unit 41 and opens at the bottom surface of the lower case 21 . Furthermore, an exhaust slit 22 is provided on the side surface of the lower case 21 for discharging the wind that has taken away the heat of the incandescent lamp 37.

A hanging piece 17 is provided on the upper case II. A female connector is attached to each of the hanging pieces 17.

These connectors are electrically connected to the circuit board 8 by lead wires (not shown).

Further, a concave portion 19 is provided between these hanging pieces 17, 17. A cutout 2o for ventilation is provided at the lower end of the concave surface 19.

The cover 31 is configured to be separable from the upper case 11 and the lower case 21.

The cover 31 is provided with a concave portion 34 . cover 31
When attached to the lower case 21 and upper case IJ, this concave part 34 is combined with the concave part 19 to form a lamp storage chamber 3o having a semicylindrical cross section, and the concave part 19.34 acts as a reflective surface. .

Three sockets 36 are arranged side by side in the concave portion 34, and an incandescent lamp 37 is attached to each socket. The reason why three incandescent lamps 37 are used is to vary the strength of the thermal stimulus depending on the number of incandescent lamps 37 lit.
Since only the on/off control fil is required, the control circuit can be simplified. A pair of male connectors (not shown) are provided on both sides of the concave portion 34 . This connector and the socket are electrically connected by leads 36a. Further, when the cover 31 is attached to the lower case 21 and the upper case 11, the connectors are connected, and the circuit board 8 and the incandescent lamp 37 are electrically connected. Note that, like the concave surface section 19, the concave surface section 34 is also provided with a cutout section 35 for ventilation.

A heat ray discharge port 39 is provided on the lower surface of the cover 31. The heat ray discharge port 39 is covered with a visible light cut filter 4o made of resin from the inner surface of the cover 31, and the incandescent lamp 37
It has a light-shielding structure that prevents visible light from leaking to the outside. A fin 40a for heat radiation is provided on the top surface of the visible light cut filter 4o.
are installed in parallel.

Some visible light cant filters are made of glass, but in this example a cheaper resin one is used9.
When using a glass visible light cut filter,
Such fins can be omitted.

The air from the fan 16 flows through the cover 31 through the communication hole 15.
The visible light cut filter 40 and the incandescent lamp 37 are guided into the lamp storage chamber 30 through the notch 35.
・Take away 37 fevers. The wind that took away this heat is
0 into the case 21 and discharged to the outside through the exhaust slit 22.

Next, the operation of the autonomous training bag W1 of the embodiment will be explained.

The subject places his or her right or left hand on the hand rest 3 with the palm facing down, and attaches the pulse wave sensor 4 to the index or middle finger. In this state, the subject presses the selection key 12d, selects the desired program (the selected program is displayed on the program/disconnection display section 12c), and presses the start key 12f to start the operation.

The autonomic training device 1 periodically or intermittently turns on the incandescent lamp 37 according to the selected program to apply thermal stimulation to the back of the subject's hand, and also turns on the blower unit 4.
Shutter No. 1 was activated, and a cold stimulus was also applied to the back of the subject's hand. The on/off of the thermal stimulation depends on the on/off of the incandescent lamp 37 with a small heat capacity;
The falling edge can be made clear. Further, as described above, the intensity of the thermal stimulation can be adjusted by selecting the number of lit incandescent lamps 37. Further, due to the light shielding structure, the subject cannot visually recognize that the incandescent lamp 37 is turned on. Therefore, even if the method of applying thermal stimulation changes from periodic to intermittent, the subject will
Conditioning can be facilitated by making the patient think that thermal stimulation is still being applied periodically.

Note that while the autonomic training device 1 is in operation, the magnitude of the pulse wave is displayed on the bar graph meter 12b, so the subject can easily check the effect of the training. Furthermore, the autonomous training bag W1 is equipped with a timer and automatically stops after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Since the device of the above embodiment has a heat source (incandescent lamp 37), if the user falls down, the heat source may cause a fire, or if the user falls asleep while undergoing training treatment and falls. May cause harm such as burns to the user. In order to prevent such hazards from occurring,
As shown in FIG. 3, a fall detection switch 9 is provided at the bottom of the upright portion 6, and an operating ring 91a of this fall detection switch 9 is provided.
is exposed through a through hole 2a provided in the base 2, and in a normal installation state, the operation ring 9a is pressed and the switch 9 is turned on to turn on the power. If you fall,
By returning the operating ring 9a and turning off the switch 9, the power is turned OFF, the power supply to the heat source is stopped, and danger is avoided.

(F) Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, the base, the upright portion, and the storage portion for storing the warm stimulation generating means and the cold stimulation generating means are integrally constructed, so that the entire device can be miniaturized. , it is very convenient to carry and install. Also, since the hand is placed on the base, the hand is lifted by the thickness of the base and placed on the base.
Trainees can receive training in comfortable conditions.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an autonomous training device showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view of the autonomous training device, and FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway side view of the autonomous training device. A partially cutaway side view illustrating a fall hazard prevention mechanism suitable for addition to the above, Part 4
The figure is an external perspective view showing a conventional autonomous training device. 2: Base, 6: Standing section, 8: Circuit board, 10: Stimulus generation section (storage section) 37
: Incandescent lamp, 41: Air blower unit. Patent applicant OMRON Co., Ltd. agent
Patent Attorney Shigeru Nakamura

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A warm stimulus generating means for applying a warm stimulus to the subject's body, a cold stimulus generating means for applying a cold stimulus to the subject's body,
An autonomous training device comprising a control means for controlling the warm stimulus generation means and the cold stimulus generation means, and in which each of the means is housed in a case body, the case body comprising a base that is flat and can be placed by hand; It consists of an upright part that stands up from one end of this base, and a storage part that projects above the hand rest from the top of this upright part, and stores the control means in the upright part, and stores the control means in the upright part. An autonomous training device characterized in that the warm stimulus generating means and the cold stimulus generating means are housed in the body.