JPH08308903A - Finger-pressure apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a finger-pressure apparatus which enables applying of a finger-pressure to parts of human bodies easily with no need for any users working. CONSTITUTION: This finger-pressure apparatus is made up of a holding plate 2 for contact with a human body, a pinching pressure arm 3 pivoted on the holding plate 2, a pressing member 7 which is screwed down sticking out toward the side facing the holding plate 2 in the pinching pressure arm 3 to press a human body and a tension coil spring 6 which is ranged between the holding plate 2 and the pinching pressure arm 3 to turn and energize the pinching pressure arm 3 to the holding plate 2 so that a part of the human body is pinched by the holding plate 2 and the pinching pressure arm 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an acupressure device. More specifically, the present invention relates to an acupressure device having a simple structure that can be easily used not only in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment but also in sports, leisure, etc. and at home.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, acupressure is applied to a patient as a part of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in Asian countries such as China and Japan, and in Western Europe, for example, the patient was nervous as a kind of sports massage. A massage similar to acupressure may be given to relax the muscles.

Shiatsu is originally a point where the practitioner uses his or her own finger or palm to display a so-called pot (a surface on the body surface due to internal body wall reflection and feels pain and pleasure when pressed). Aim and press the part called
By repeatedly pressing and relieving muscles, blood circulation is promoted and defects in those parts, such as muscle pain, are eliminated. However, it may sometimes be pressed by a stick or a protrusion made of hard rubber or synthetic resin.

However, in the above-mentioned case, it is necessary for a patient who needs acupressure to have acupressure. Even a person who knows various parts of his body is difficult to apply acupressure to his back, waist or neck by himself. This is because it is difficult for one's hands to reach it, and even if it reaches, it is necessary to press strongly against the back and waist, which makes it difficult. Furthermore, the calves and arches of the feet, the upper arms and the palms can be reached, but it is difficult for the parties to apply acupressure to parts that require a short break during sports.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and does not require an operator other than himself or herself, and does not need to perform any work by himself or herself. It is an object of the present invention to provide an acupressure device that can apply acupressure.

[0006]

The acupressure device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a holding portion for contacting a body and a vicinity of a base end of the holding portion so that the holding portion can be opened and closed by approaching and separating from the holding portion. A pinching part connected to each other, at least one pressing part for pressing the body formed on at least a side of the holding part and the pinching part that faces the holding part in the holding part, and the holding part. And an elastic member arranged between the holding portion and the holding portion for pressing the holding portion and the holding portion so that the holding portion and the holding portion press the holding portion closer to the holding portion. Has been done.

The acupressure device according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a holding portion for contacting a body and a sandwiching member whose proximal end portions are connected to each other so as to be openable and closable by approaching and separating from the holding portion. The pressing part, at least one pressing part for pressing the body formed on at least one of the holding part and the pressing part, which is formed on the side of the pressing part facing the holding part, and the holding part and the pressing part are separated from each other. The ratchet mechanism is a substantial ratchet mechanism that restrains the movement in the direction and allows the movement in the approaching direction. The ratchet mechanism is equipped with an unlocking mechanism for releasing the engagement.

The acupressure device according to the third aspect of the present invention has a main body having a recess for inserting a body, a pressing portion projecting inward of the recess, and the pressing portion retracted. And an elastic member for elastically resisting an external force.

The acupressure device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention comprises a main body having a recess for inserting a body, and a pressing portion projecting inward of the recess. Is threaded inwardly of the recess so as to adjust its protruding height.

In the acupressure device according to the first to third aspects of the previous term, the pressing portion is screwed so as to be able to adjust the protruding height thereof, so that it can be widely applied to users of different sizes and to different parts of the body. It is preferable because it is used and the pressing force can be changed.

Further, in the acupressure device according to the first to fourth aspects of the previous term, it is necessary to connect a heater whose temperature can be adjusted to the pressing portion so as to relieve pain and fatigue by stimulating the pot or muscle with a low current. In addition, it is preferable to attach an electrode of a treatment device using a known pulse current to the pressing part, and the therapeutic effect of the hot moxibustion method by warming the vicinity of the pot, muscle or bone (good blood circulation, neuralgia etc. Is preferable in that the pressure portion is rotatably supported with respect to the pinching portion and / or the holding portion, or the main body. Is preferable in that it can be easily attached to the portion of the elastic member, and that it is easy to move for position adjustment after the attachment. Further, in the direction in which the fluid pressure against the elastic member is opposed to the elastic force of the elastic member. By adding That and a tube connected to the elastic member from the flexible bag and the flexible bag, which can reduce or eliminate the pressure, pressing and releasing thereof (or reduced)
Since this can be repeated, it is preferable in some cases in that the acupressure effect is improved.

The term "recess" as used in the claims means, for example, a central space in an annular finger-pressure tool and an opening in a finger-pressure tool having, for example, a U-shape, a U-shape or a C-shape. It is meant to include space and the like.

[0013]

According to the acupressure device of the first aspect of the present invention, a part of the body can be squeezed by the holding portion and the squeezing portion by the action of the elastic member. According to the acupressure tool, the holding portion and the clamping portion can be brought close to each other by the ratchet mechanism so as to clamp a part of the body. A good acupressure effect can be obtained by placing it in a portion called a pot and leaving it for a suitable time. Moreover,
If the acupressure device is at least small (the one used for the neck, the arm, the foot, etc. is small), the acupressure device itself is held by the body clamping force, so that the user is a little Even if it moves, it is unlikely to fall off or move. Of course, even with a large shiatsu that is used on the back or waist, it falls off when the user lies down or sits down and uses it.
No worries about moving.

According to the acupressure device according to the third aspect of the present invention, by the action of the elastic member, and according to the acupressure device according to the fourth aspect, the pressing portion is advanced toward the inside of the recess. Since the pressing part is pressed against the part of the body that is inserted into the recess of the main body, by the part of the main body and the pressing part,
Also, a part of the body can be pinched by the pressing parts, and at that time, if the pressing part is located in a so-called pot portion of the body and left for a suitable time, a good acupressure effect can be obtained. . Moreover, since the acupressure tool itself is held by the body due to the body pinching, there is little risk that the user will drop or move even if the user slightly moves. Further, since the structure is simple and the size can be reduced, it can be carried for sports and leisure, and the user can easily wear it on his / her body.

[0015]

Embodiments of the acupressure device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is still another of the acupressure device of the present invention. 4 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention. 6 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a schematic front view showing yet another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a partial sectional front view showing a main part of still another embodiment, FIG. 9 is a partial sectional side view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a front view showing a main part of still another embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a partial sectional front view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

The acupressure tool 1 shown in FIG. 1 is mainly used for a large body part or a wide body part such as a user's back or waist. A holding plate 2 has a support piece 2a formed on the upper surface near one end thereof, and the base end 3a of the pressing arm 3 is formed therein.
Are rotatably supported by a support shaft 4. Clamping arm 3
An adjusting bolt 5 is screwed in the vicinity of the base end, and a tension coil spring 6 is stretched between the tip of the adjusting bolt 5 and the corresponding upper surface of the holding plate 2. The tension coil spring 6 urges the pressing arm 3 to rotate downward, that is, toward the holding plate. Two pressing members 7 are screwed in the vicinity of the tip 3b of the pressing arm 3 along the longitudinal direction thereof. The pressing member 7 is composed of a bolt having a substantially hemispherical contact portion 7a formed at the tip and a knob 7b for rotating the base end.

In this embodiment, two pressing members 7 are arranged along the longitudinal direction. This is convenient for pressing both sides of the user's spine, and when the elastic force of the tension coil spring 6 is constant, the pressing force can be changed by selecting one of the pressing members 7 (arm. It is convenient because the moment can be changed by changing the length. However, the pressing member 7 is not limited to two, and may be, for example, one, or three or more. Alternatively, the pressing arms may be formed wide and a plurality of pressing arms may be arranged in the width direction of the pressing arms 3. That is, they are arranged in the direction of the user's spine.

When using the acupressure device 1, first, the acupressure device 1 is placed or fixed on the floor, bed, etc., and the user is prone with his or her body lying down with the pressure arms 3 pushed up. Is inserted between the holding plate 2 and the clamping arm 3. After that, the pressing arm 3 is lowered while moving the body so that the tip of the pressing member 7 is positioned on the back or the acupressure point of the waist, and the holding plate 2 and the pressing arm 3 clamp the body.

At this time, or in advance, the body clamping force can be adjusted by changing the initial deflection of the tension coil spring 6 with the adjusting bolt 5. In addition, since the degree of protrusion of the pressing members 7 can be adjusted by changing the degree of screwing of the two pressing members 7 into the pressing arms 3, the same pressing force can be applied to both sides of the user's spine. It becomes easy to act.

If it is not necessary to adjust the strength of the clamping force, the adjusting bolt 5 may not be provided and both ends of the tension coil spring 6 may be fixed to the holding plate 2 and the clamping arm 3, respectively.

The above-mentioned acupressure tool 1 is provided with only one pinching arm 3, but the number is not limited to one. For example, like the finger pressing tool 8 shown in FIG. 2, two pinching arms 9 may be provided so as to face each other. According to the present acupressure tool 8, the pressing member 10 attached to the tip of each pressing arm 9 presses both sides of the spine of the user's waist or back, respectively. Further, in the present acupressure tool 8, a compression coil spring 11 is provided as a means for urging the pressing member 10 toward the user's body.
Is used. The compression coil spring 11 is installed on the side opposite to the pressing portion side with the pivot point 12 of the compression arm 9 interposed therebetween.

FIG. 3 shows an acupressure tool 13 which is preferably used on the foot, arm or neck. The acupressure tool 13 includes a U-shaped main body 14, a pressing member 15 arranged near one end of the main body 14, and a compression coil spring 16 for projecting the pressing member 15 inward. . The pressing member 15 includes a pressing pin 17 having an external thread and the pressing pin 1.
7 and the adjusting nut 18 screwed together,
A substantially hemispherical pressing portion 17 a is formed at the tip of the pressing pin 17. The pressing pin 17 is inserted into the insertion hole 14a of the main body 14, and the pressing pin 17 is provided with a key groove 17b along its axial direction.
A key 14b that can slide in the key groove 17b is formed in the. Therefore, the pressing pin 17 is movable in the axial direction but is prevented from rotating. The compression coil spring 16 is interposed between the inner surface of the main body 14 and the back surface of the pressing portion 17a. The adjusting nut 1
By rotating 8 to change the position of the pressing portion 17a of the pressing pin 17 with respect to the main body 14, the initial deflection of the compression coil spring 16 can be changed to adjust the pressing force against the arm or leg.

Incidentally, without directly forming the key on the main body 14,
You may use the bush in which the key is formed and which fits closely in the insertion hole 14a.

On the other hand, FIG. 4 shows a modification of the pressing member 15. The pressing member 19 is provided between a bush 20 having an external thread formed therein, a pressing pin 21 fitted into the bush 20, and a lower end 20a of the bush 20 and a pressing portion 21a formed at the lower end of the pressing pin 21. The compression coil spring 16 is interposed. Bush 2
0 is screwed to the main body 22. At the base end of the pressing pin 21, an ear portion 21b for holding fingers when pulling up the pressing pin 21 is formed. And the bush 2
By rotating 0, the pressing portion 2 against the main body 22
By changing the protruding height of 1a, the pressing force against the arm or leg can be adjusted. However, the initial deflection of the compression coil spring 16 cannot be changed.

A pressing portion 22a is provided at the tip of the main body 22 on the pressing member side.
Are formed. This is because, for example, when the acupressure tool is attached to the foot or arm with one hand, the thumb of the hand is pushed into
This is convenient because the pressing pin 21 can be pulled up by applying the index finger and the middle finger to the lower surfaces of both sides of the ear portion 21b.

Note that it is easy to combine the pressing member 15 of FIG. 3 and the pressing member 19 of FIG. That is,
An outer screw and a key groove are formed on the upper part of the pressing pin 21 of FIG. 4, a key is formed on the inner peripheral side of the bush 20, and the adjusting nut 18 is projected above the bush 20.
It may be screwed on the part.

The disposition of the pressing member is not limited to the vicinity of one end of the main body, but it may be provided in the vicinity of both ends, so that it can be used not only for the legs and arms but also for the neck.

The acupressure tool 23 shown in FIG. 5 is such that the entire C-shaped main body 24 is formed of a leaf spring, so to speak, the holding part, the pinching part and the elastic member described in claim 1. Is integrally formed from a leaf spring. A protrusion 25, which is a pressing portion, is provided in the vicinity of both ends of the main body.
It is projected toward 6.

The acupressure device 27 shown in FIG. 6 is like a so-called clothespin, and is preferably used for the arch of the palm or foot. Of course, the size may be increased and the arm, leg or neck may be used. This is the shaft 30 so that the holding arm 28 and the pinching arm 29 can rotate relative to each other near their proximal ends.
Was pivoted by. The tip ends of the holding arm 28 and the pinching arm 29 are pinched from the respective pivotal support portions 28a, 2a.
9a, and the proximal ends are called knobs 28b and 29b. Since the holding arm 28 and the pinching arm 29 have the same shape, it does not matter which one is called the holding arm 28 (pinching arm 29).

A pressing portion 31 is provided in the vicinity of the tips of the holding portions 28a and 29a of the holding arm 28 and the pressing arm 29, respectively. The pressing portion 31 includes a holding arm 28 and a clamping arm 29.
Only one of them may be provided so as to project.

Further, a torsion coil spring 32, which is an elastic member, is arranged so that the arms and the like can be clamped between the both 28 and 29. The central coil portion of the torsion coil spring 32 is externally fitted to the shaft 30, and both arm ends are abutted and supported by the holding arm 28 and the pinching arm 29, respectively.

The elastic member is not limited to the torsion coil spring, but a so-called C-shaped spring 33 as shown in FIG. 7 may be used. Although not shown, a leaf spring may be used.

The acupressure tool 34 shown in FIG. 8 is obtained by changing the pressing pin 17 of the acupressure tool 13 of FIG. 3 to another form. That is, a roller 36, which is a pressing portion, is rotatably supported at the tip of the pressing pin 35. With this configuration, the acupressure tool 34 can be easily attached to the body, and the position thereof can be easily changed even after the body is pinched.

A sphere may be used instead of the roller.

Further, as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to form a plurality of protrusions 37 along the outer peripheral surface of and to change the direction of the roller 36 to the direction rotated by 90 ° from that of FIG. If the pressing member 38 is provided, for example, the calf of the foot is attached so as to pinch it, and then the calf of the foot is reciprocated along the direction of the foot to obtain the effect of massage.

In the acupressure tool 39 shown in FIG. 10, the holding arm 40 and the pinching arm 41 are rotatably supported at their base end portions by a shaft 40, and the base end portions of the both 40, 41 are supported. The ratchet mechanism 42 is arranged in the vicinity. In this ratchet mechanism 42, its tooth row 42a is attached to the holding arm 40 (may be the pinching arm 41), and its locking claw 42b is attached to the pinching arm 41 (may be the holding arm 40). . The holding arm 40 and the pinching arm 41 are allowed to move in the direction in which the tip ends approach each other, and the tooth row 42a and the locking claw 42b are locked in the direction in which they are separated from each other to prevent the movement. Is being done. The locking claw 42b is equipped with a known engagement releasing mechanism 42c. And the holding arm 4
A pressing portion 43 is formed at each of the tips of 0 and the pressing arm 41. Further, a torsion coil spring 44 (a compression coil spring or the like may be used) which urges both the holding arms 40 and the clamping arms 41 in the vicinity of the proximal ends thereof in a direction to push them open.
Is interposed. The torsion coil spring 44 automatically releases the pinching force between the holding arm 40 and the pinching arm 41 when the engagement releasing mechanism 42c of the locking claw 42b is operated.

With this structure, if the body part is pinched by the holding arm 40 and the pinching arm 41, the acupressure effect can be obtained.

The pressing portion 43 may be provided with the above-mentioned elastic member to elastically press the body part. Further, particularly in the case of a small-sized acupressure device, it is often easier to handle without equipping the torsion coil spring 44, and therefore it is not necessary to equip it.

The acupressure tool 45 shown in FIG. 11 is formed, for example, so that the pressing member or the pressing portion in each of the acupressure tools described in FIGS.
That is, the cylinder 48 is fixed to the outside of the pinching arm 46 and / or the holding arm (not shown), and the cylinder 4
Piston 5 formed at the bottom of 8 and the rear end of the pressing pin 49
A compression coil spring 51 is interposed between the compression coil spring 51 and zero. A resilient flexible bag body 52 is connected by a tube 53 to the compartment 48a in the cylinder 48 opposite to the compression coil spring 51 with the piston 50 interposed therebetween.
The flexible bag body 52 is compressed and contracted by a pair of compression plates 54 pivotally supported like scissors, and restores and expands when the pressure applied by the compression plates 54 is released.

With this structure, the flexible bag 5 is attached by hand or foot after attaching the acupressure device 45 to the body.
By repeating the contraction and expansion of 2, it is possible to repeatedly press the crucible.

In each of the embodiments described above, the shape of the pressing portion, that is, the shape of the portion that actually abuts and pushes against the body can be increased or decreased by making the contact area different.

Although not shown, a heater having a known temperature control function may be connected to the pressing portion in order to heat the pressing portion of each acupressure device in the previous period. Further, the heater may be embedded in the pressing portion and the temperature control mechanism may be electrically connected to the outside of the acupressure tool. Further, although not shown, the electrode of a known low-frequency treatment device, for example, a pad portion such as an Elepulse manufactured by OMRON Co., Ltd. or a pulse run manufactured by Fuji Medical Co., Ltd. on the pressing part of each acupressure device. It may be attached and electrically connected to the body of this low frequency treatment device prepared separately. By doing so, the therapeutic effect of warm moxibustion (improving blood circulation, calming neuralgia, etc.) is obtained by warming the vicinity of the pot, muscle, or bone, and fatigue and pain are relieved. A known high-frequency treatment device may be used instead of the low-frequency treatment device. This may relieve pain and fatigue by stimulating the pot or muscle with a low current. The low-frequency treatment device and the high-frequency treatment device are configured to change the strength and the voltage and apply a current that repeats at a predetermined frequency to the user's body.

Further, it is desirable that the holding plate, the holding arm, the pressing arm, the main body and the like are made of a material such as metal, synthetic resin or wood which has sufficient strength and is as light as possible. The pressing portion is made of synthetic resin, hard rubber, soft rubber, wood, metal (including those having magnetism), or the like.

Further, in the previous embodiment, the pressing portion was elastically projected by various springs, but it is not particularly limited to mounting these springs, and the protruding height of the pressing portion is simply adjusted. It can be just what you can. On the other hand, a structure in which the protrusion height adjusting mechanism is not provided and the pressing portion simply elastically protrudes by various springs may be used. Further, in the case where the main body is biased in the closing direction by the elastic member, or the clamping arm and the holding member are biased in the clamping direction by the elastic member, the pressing portion Alternatively, the protrusion may be simply fixed to the pinching arm or the like.

Each of the above-mentioned acupressure devices has a massage effect by being attached, and also a built-in body wall reflection, for example,
It can also be preferably used for the treatment of the stomach (to clamp the part of one foot (one of the pots) for the treatment of gastritis, stomach pain, dyspepsia, etc.).

[0047]

According to the present invention, since it can be easily attached to the body and a good acupressure effect can be obtained,
There is no need for an acupressure person, and there is no need to apply acupressure with your own hands. Also, since it is possible to carry,
Shiatsu can be obtained without the need to choose the place of use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic front view showing still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional side view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing a main part of still another embodiment of the acupressure device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 8, 13, 19, 23, 27, 34, 39, 45 ...
..Acupressure device 2 ... Holding plate 3, 9, 29, 41, 46 ... Clamping arm 6 ... Extension coil spring 7, 10, 15, 38 ... Pressing member 14, 22, 24 ... -Main body 16 ... compression coil spring 17, 21, 35, 49 ... pressing pin 28, 40 ... holding arm 17a, 21a, 31, 43 ... pressing portion 32, 44 ... torsion coil spring 33 ... C-shaped spring 36 ... Roller 42 ... Ratchet mechanism 48 ... Cylinder 50 ... Piston 52 ... Flexible bag

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A holding part for contacting a body, a pinching part whose proximal ends are connected to each other so as to be openable and closable by approaching and separating from the holding part, and the holding part and the pinching part. At least one pressing part for pressing the body formed on at least the side of the pressing part that faces the holding part, and the holding part disposed between the holding part and the pressing part. A finger-pressure tool comprising an elastic member for urging the pressing part so as to approach the holding part so that the body part is pressed by the pressing part. 2. A holding part for contacting with a body, a pinching part whose proximal ends are connected to each other so as to be openable and closable by approaching or separating from the holding part, and the holding part and the pinching part. At least one pressing portion for pressing the body formed on at least the side of the pinching portion facing the holding portion, and a direction in which the holding portion and the pinching portion are prevented from moving and approaching each other And a ratchet mechanism that allows the movement of the ratchet mechanism, and the ratchet mechanism is equipped with an unlock mechanism for releasing the engagement. 3. A body having a recess for inserting a body, a pressing portion projecting inward of the recess, and an elastic member for elastically resisting an external force for retracting the pressing portion. An acupressure tool including an elastic member. 4. A main body having a recess for inserting a body, and a pressing portion projecting inward of the recess, the pressing portion facing inward of the recess. An acupressure tool screwed so that the protruding height can be adjusted. 5. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion is screwed so as to adjust the protruding height thereof. 6. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein a heater whose temperature can be adjusted is connected to the pressing portion. 7. The acupressure device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an electrode of a treatment device using a known pulse current is attached to the pressing portion. 8. The acupressure device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pressing portion is rotatably supported. 9. A flexible bag capable of reducing or eliminating pinching pressure by applying a fluid pressure to the elastic member in a direction against the elastic force of the elastic member, and from the flexible bag to the elastic member. A connected tube and a tube.
The acupressure device according to any one of the above.