JP2001224657A - Shiatsu equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problem] A user can apply a sufficiently large pressing force to a directly accessible acupoint such as the back.
And be hygienic. SOLUTION: The bag 2 is held by both hands with handles 5a, 5b, and a pressing force is applied by applying a pressing part 3a, 3b of the bag 2 to a place such as the back, which is not directly accessible. Perform shiatsu. The pressing members 3a and 3b are positioned at the most suitable positions in the length direction of the bag body 2 for applying to the acupuncture point where the acupressure of the body is desired, thereby obtaining the effect of stimulating the acupuncture points of the body. At this time, by setting the positions of the pressing bodies 3a and 3b, stimulation is not given to unnecessary parts. Further, the pressing bodies 3a,
3b does not touch the body directly, but touches the body via the bag 2 made of a soft material, so that the acupuncture point stimulation effect in which the stimulation applied to the body is moderately reduced is obtained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to acupressure devices, and more particularly, to acupoints scattered around the body.
In particular, the present invention relates to an acupressure device capable of giving a stimulus to a user himself or herself that cannot be directly reached.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional acupressure device, for example, there is a device in which ten or more wooden spheres having holes are continuously passed through a string. This acupressure device is mainly used for stimulating the user's own back. The user uses both hands at both ends of the acupressure device and applies a continuous sphere to a desired position on the back. According to such an acupressure device, it is possible to apply a pressing force to a part that cannot be directly reached, such as the back.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned acupressure device, since the applied force is distributed to each of dozens of spheres, sufficient stimulation cannot be given to the target acupoint. Further, since the acupressure device is used in contact with the body, it is desirable that the device be kept clean, but no consideration has been given to hygiene.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an acupressure device that can apply a required amount of pressing force with a user's own hand even in acupoints that cannot be directly reached, such as the back. Another object of the present invention is to provide an acupressure device in consideration of hygiene.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an acupressure device having a pressing member having a predetermined hardness, and a pressing member for accommodating the pressing member, wherein the pressing member can smoothly move in the length direction inside the pressing member. It is made of a soft material having a length, and has a plurality of tightening portions that are tightened inward at a predetermined elastic force at predetermined intervals shorter than the outer diameter of the pressing body, and the space between adjacent tightening portions and the tightening portion is tightened. Between the attachment area and the attachment area, there is provided a bag body which has a relationship in which a tightening force is applied from both of the adjacent fastening parts to the pressing body between the adjacent fastening parts.

Here, as the pressing body, a perfect sphere, a slightly deformed sphere, or a body having some irregularities around the sphere can be used, and a solid body or a hollow body can be used. Can be. The number of pressing bodies to be put in the bag is 1
The number is preferably 5 to 5, particularly 2 in view of the strength of the pressing force. Furthermore, cloth, leather, synthetic leather, and the like made of various fibers such as silk, cotton, synthetic fiber, and non-woven fabric can be used as the material of the bag body if it is soft. The form of the fastening portion can be sewn with rubber or elastic thread sewn from the inside or outside around the bag body. In addition, the number of fastening portions of the bag is set to 4 to 10.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the fastening portion of the bag body is provided within a range of about 1/3 to 2/3 from an end in the longitudinal direction. In particular, by disposing the pressing body around a place that can be directly reached, such as the back, the position of the pressing body can be arbitrarily moved by a human hand.

In the acupressure device according to a third aspect of the present invention, the bag includes a string member that penetrates substantially the center of the pressing body and has both ends fixed to the bag. If the length of the string member having both ends fixed to the bag body is set so that tension is applied before applying tension to the bag body, the pressing force of the pressing body can be increased. Therefore, most of the force pulling both ends of the bag is applied to the string member, and the force applied to the string member becomes a force in the acupressure direction of the body from the center of the pressing body.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an acupressure device accommodating a substantially spherical pressing member having a predetermined hardness and a plurality of the pressing members.
The pressing body is made of a soft material of a predetermined length that can smoothly move inside in the length direction, and has a plurality of tightening portions that tightens inward at a predetermined interval with a predetermined elastic force, and the adjacent portions are adjacent to each other. And a bag for specifying a tightening range by the tightening portion.

Here, as the pressing body, a perfect sphere, a slightly deformed sphere, a body having some irregularities around the sphere, and the like can be used, and a solid body or a hollow body can be used. Can be. The number of pressing bodies to be put in the bag is 1
The number is preferably 5 to 5, particularly 2 in view of the strength of the pressing force. Furthermore, cloth, leather, synthetic leather, and the like made of various fibers such as silk, cotton, synthetic fiber, and non-woven fabric can be used as the material of the bag body if it is soft. The form of the fastening portion can be sewn with rubber or elastic thread sewn from the inside or outside around the bag body. Further, the number of fastening portions of the bag is set at a plurality of locations.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the pressing body has a ventilation hole communicating with the inside and outside, and contains activated carbon therein. In particular, since the pressing body has activated carbon for deodorizing inside and a ventilation hole communicating inside and outside, body odor and the like attached during use are adsorbed by the deodorizing material in the pressing body,
It can be deodorized and can be kept hygienic.

[0012] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the pressing body has a magnet around the pressing body. The number, shape, and size of the magnets provided around the pressing body are not particularly limited as long as they are physical and do not damage the bag. In particular, the magnitude of the magnetic field and the like need only be within a range that provides a sufficient blood circulation promoting effect. Therefore, in addition to the operation of the acupressure device, the magnetic field formed around the pressing body by the magnet,
The stimulation of the target acupoint is promoted.

[0013] The pressing body of the acupressure instrument according to claim 7 has a projection on the periphery. The number, shape, and size of the protrusions provided around the pressing body are not particularly limited. Further, the projection itself may be a magnet.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entirety of an acupressure device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged exploded view showing a pressing body used in the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a perspective view, FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross section of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view illustrating another state of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

The acupressure device 1 according to the first embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 3, two pressing bodies 3a and 3b (hereinafter, matters common to both are simply expressed as "3").
And a bag 2 having handles 5a, 5b at both ends, and pressing bodies 3a, 3b therein.

The pressing body 3 includes not only a perfect sphere but also a slightly deformed sphere having an elliptical cross section or an oval shape, and means a sphere having irregularities on the outer periphery. . That is, when the present invention is carried out, the pressing body 3 means a substantially spherical body. The outer diameter of the pressing bodies 3a and 3b is, for example, about 2 to 7 cm, and is set to an optimal size for applying acupressure to acupuncture points scattered in the body. Further, the pressing body 3 has at least a rigidity that does not easily deform even when a necessary finger pressure is applied.

The pressing body 3 has a built-in activated carbon 7 for removing a cause of bad odor due to sweat or the like attached to the periphery of the bag body 2. That is, the odor such as sweat attached to the periphery of the bag 2 is
It is taken into the bag 2 and into the activated carbon 7 in the pressing body 3. For example, as shown in FIG.
It is formed of a hollow sphere having therein activated carbon 7 packed in a storage bag 7a having air permeability. That is, the pressing body 3 shown in FIG.
Activated carbon 7 packed in a breathable storage bag 7a is housed in a hollow sphere that can be divided into two upper and lower shells 3A and 3B.

The upper shell 3A and the lower shell 3B are provided with ventilation holes 3AC and 3BC communicating with the inside and outside.
The odor in the bag 2 is adsorbed on the activated carbon 7 of the pressing body 3 through AC and 3BC. Here, the storage bag 7a is
Since the activated carbon particles are prevented from leaking out of the pressing body 3 through the AC and 3BC and have air permeability, odors and the like taken into the activated carbon 7 are not emitted.
In this way, the odor and the like adhering to the acupressure device 1 are removed by the activated carbon 7 in the pressing body 3 and the clean feeling can be maintained.

The material constituting the storage bag 7a is preferably a material having air permeability other than a nonwoven fabric or the like. The activated carbon 7 packed in the storage bag 7 may be any one having a deodorizing function.

The bag 2 is made of a soft material having a predetermined length and having an internal cavity, and has a diameter enough to leave some clearance between the inner surface and the periphery of the pressing body 3. 2 is freely movable in the length direction. The bag body 2 is inserted into the bag body 2 in the length direction of the bag body 2 at a pitch smaller than the outer diameter of the pressing body 3 in a region of about 1/3 to 2/3 from an end in the length direction. , A plurality of tightening portions 2a,..., 2f for tightening with a predetermined elastic force. The fastening portions 2a,..., 2f of the bag body 2 are, for example, sewn with rubber strings, litter, or the like around the bag body 2. However, when implementing the present invention, it is not necessarily limited to sewing with a rubber string, a rubber thread, or the like, but may be any as long as the bag body 2 is elastically contracted. Further, the number of the fastening portions 2a,..., 2f of one bag body 2 may be four to five or more.

By these fastening parts 2a,..., 2f,
The bag 2 is divided into a plurality of sections 2g, 2h, 2i, 2j, 2k. The interval between adjacent fastening parts 2a,..., 2f is about 60 to 90% of the outer diameter of the pressing body 3,
The range in which the fastening portions 2a,..., 2f fasten the bag body 2 is 1/3 of the outer diameter of the pressing body 3 with the bag body 2 facing inward.
The range is about 1/2. This fastening part 2a, ...
.., 2f and the tightening range are determined by the relationship between the adjacent tightening portions 2a,..., 2f of the substantially spherical body between the adjacent tightening portions 2a,. The relationship is such that the tightening force of both is transmitted.

For this reason, the pressing body 3 is pressed with a predetermined elastic force by the fastening portions 2a,..., 2f sandwiching the section in any of the sections 2g,. You. As a result, the pressing body 3 is prevented from moving in the length direction of the bag body 2 at a predetermined pressure, and can be stopped at a specific position in the length direction of the bag body 2. For example, in FIG. 3A, the two pressing members 3 are fixed to the sections 2h and 2j, respectively. Then, when an external force that is greater than or equal to the elastic force of the fastening portions 2a, 2b, 2d, and 2e sandwiching each section is applied, for example, the pressing body 3
As shown in FIG. 3B, a and 3b can be moved to the adjacent sections 2g and 2k according to the direction of the applied force.

Next, the acupressure device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The process in which the pressing members 3a and 3b of FIG. FIGS. 4A to 4C show the pressing body 3 in one section in the bag 2 of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the process which moves to an adjacent section.

For example, as shown by an arrow X in FIG. 4 (a), when an external force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to the pressing body 3 in the section 2h in the direction of the section 2j, tightening for preventing movement in this direction is performed. Overcoming the elastic force of the portion 2c, the pressing body 3
Move in the direction of j. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the center of the pressing body 3 reaches the position of the fastening portion 2c, the portion of the bag body 2 that is fastened to the fastening portion 2c becomes:
It will be in the most spread state. When an external force in the direction indicated by the arrow X in the same direction is applied as it is, the fastening portion 2c of the bag 2 is
The part that is tightened according to the movement of the pressing body 3,
Even when the external force applied to the pressing body 3 is removed when the center of the pressing body 3 has passed the position of the tightening part 2c when the fastening portion 2c contracts again inside, as shown in FIG. And pressing body 3
Is moved to the section 2i with its outer periphery pressed by the elastic force of the contracting fastening portion 2c. The pressing body 3 is pressed by a predetermined elastic force by the tightening portions 2c and 2d sandwiching the section 2i in the same manner as when the pressing body 3 was in the section 2h before the movement, and moves in the length direction of the bag body 2. Is stopped and stops at that position.

As described above, the pressing body 3 moves to any one of the plurality of sections 2g, 2h, 2i, 2j, and 2k depending on the direction of the external force to be applied, and the fastening portions 2a, .. Can be stopped by a predetermined elastic force by 2f. Similarly, movement in the opposite direction is possible. Then, the pressing body 3 is used by pressing it against the body in a state where the periphery is covered with the bag body 2. At this time, the positions of the pressing bodies 3a and 3b in the length direction of the bag body 2 and the adjacent intervals can be appropriately set depending on the section where the bag body 2 is stopped.

That is, in the acupressure device 1 of the first embodiment, the bag 2 is held by both hands with the handles 5a and 5b, and the portion of the bag 2 in which the pressing members 3a and 3b are inserted, particularly the back, etc. A pressing force is applied to a place where it cannot be reached. The pressing members 3a and 3b are positioned at positions in the length direction of the bag body 2 which are the most suitable conditions for applying to the acupuncture point to which a finger pressure is to be applied to the body. , Get the acupuncture point stimulating effect of the body. At this time, by setting the positions of the pressing bodies 3a and 3b, stimulation is not given to unnecessary parts. Further, since the pressing bodies 3a and 3b do not directly touch the body but touch the body via the bag 2 made of a soft material, the stimulation applied to the body is moderately alleviated, and a comfortable acupoint stimulation effect is obtained. In particular, since the positions of the plurality of pressing bodies 3a and 3b can be set arbitrarily, each of the pressing bodies 3a and 3b can be positioned at a specific position in the length direction of the bag body 2, so that a plurality of acupuncture point stimulating effects can be obtained. At the same time.

For example, as shown in FIG.
The position and interval of the bag 3b with respect to the length direction are indicated by line 1
By positioning so as to be able to be applied to the left and right positions with the position of the spine indicated by Oa being interposed, it is possible to apply acupressure to the acupuncture points on both sides of the spine. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of use of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

On both sides of the spine, from top to bottom, from the top, the lyric, the gate, the lungs, thats yin, the hearts, the hearts, the livers, the gals, the spleen, the stomachs, the stomachs, the kidneys There are many acupuncture points like yu and large intestine. Each acupuncture point can receive various effects on the body depending on the type of the acupressure point.
As described above, the acupressure device 1 of the first embodiment can stimulate the acupuncture point by pulling the bag body 2 up and down or left and right with the pressing bodies 3a and 3b applied to the acupoint point, and obtain the acupuncture point stimulating effect. it can.

In other words, according to the acupressure device 1 of the first embodiment, by appropriately changing the positions and intervals of the pressing members 3a and 3b, the target acupuncture points of the body can be simultaneously acupressureed, and the effect of improving the physical disorder is achieved. Can be obtained. In addition, since the pressing members 3a and 3b do not directly touch the body, but touch the body via the bag body 2 made of a soft material such as various cloths, the stimulation applied to the body is moderately alleviated, and a comfortable stimulation effect is provided. Is obtained.

When sweat or the like adhering to the acupressure device 1 enters the inside of the bag 2 from the outside of the pressing members 3a and 3b, it enters the pressing members 3a and 3b through the ventilation holes 3AC and 3BC. It is taken into the activated carbon 7. No odor is emitted from the bag 2. Further, since the activated carbon 7 generates negative ions, when the acupressure device 1 is used, the negative ions pass through the ventilation holes 3AC and 3BC and reach the outside of the bag body 2 to activate the body. .

The pressing members 3a, 3b according to the present embodiment
Is not limited to a completely hollow hollow sphere. It suffices if the activated carbon 7 can be stored inside and a ventilation hole is formed.

Here, for reference, a test result by Gifu Prefectural Public Health Inspection Center for characteristics using coconut shell activated carbon which is an example of activated carbon is shown.

[0034]

[Table 1]

[0035]

[Table 2]

[0036]

[Table 3]

Table 1 shows the test results showing the deodorizing ability of coconut shell activated carbon by the aeration method, Table 2 shows the test results showing the dehumidifying ability of coconut shell activated carbon, and Table 3 shows the test results showing the removing ability of harmful gas using nitrogen oxides. It is. From these results, according to the acupressure device 1 of the present embodiment, even with a limited amount of activated carbon that can be accommodated in the pressing bodies 3a and 3b, it absorbs odors such as sweat adhering to the surroundings during use and is sufficiently clean. Can be kept.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 6A is a sectional view showing a shiatsu device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a partially enlarged sectional view showing a use state of the shiatsu device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. is there. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and symbols as those of the first embodiment denote the same or corresponding components as those of the first embodiment, and a duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the acupressure device 11 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is different from the acupressure device 1 according to the first embodiment in that a string is used instead of the pressing members 3a and 3b. It has pressing members 13a and 13b through which the member 12 passes. The string member 12 has both ends secured in the bag body 2 near the handles 5a and 5b. The pressing bodies 13a and 13b are provided with through holes 14a and 14b passing substantially through the center. The string member 12 is provided with through-holes 14a,
14b. The length of the string member 12 is
When the ends of the bag 2 are pulled with the handles 5a and 5b, most of the pulling force of the handles 5a and 5b acts as the tension of the string member 12.

The force for pulling the string member 12 is applied to the pressing body 13.
It is applied to the contact portions of the pressing bodies 13a, 13b of the body through the centers of the a, 13b (portions provided with the through holes 14a, 14b). At this time, almost all of the pulling force of the string member 12 acts as a pressing force for the pressing members 13a and 13b without being dispersed. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the both ends of the bag 2 are pulled and the portion of the bag 2 containing the pressing members 13a and 13b is pressed against the body 15, the bag 2 is pressed by the surface of the bag 2. By pressing through the cord member 12, the pressing force of the pressing bodies 13a and 13b against the body 15 is greater, and a stimulating effect can be obtained without difficulty.

The pressing members 13a and 13b are solid and have through holes 14a and 14b penetrating therethrough, so that they differ from the pressing members 3a and 3b of the first embodiment. , 13b are also filled with activated carbon (not shown) and have vent holes (not shown) communicating with the outside of the pressing bodies 13a, 13b, whereby the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

In the acupressure devices 1 and 11 of the above embodiments, the bag 2 is provided with handles 5a and 5a at both ends in the longitudinal direction.
b, and is used by holding both ends of the bag 2, but it is not always necessary to have the handles 5a, 5b. For example, the handles 5a, 5b and the pressing bodies 3a, 3b,
The position may be between 13a and 13b.

Third Embodiment A third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view showing an acupressure device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a first example of use of the acupressure instrument according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a second example of use of the acupressure apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the drawings, the same reference numerals and symbols as those in the above-described embodiments denote the same or corresponding components as the components in each embodiment, and thus redundant description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, Embodiment 3 of the present invention
The acupressure device 21 of the first embodiment comprises a bag 22 having no handles 5a and 5b in the acupressure device 1 of the first embodiment. As in the case of the bag 2, the bag 22 is formed by pressing the pressing body 3 in the length direction.
The pressing members 3a, 3b are movable in the length direction of the bag body 22 by being tightened inward at predetermined intervals smaller than the outer diameters of the a, 3b, and are prevented from moving by a predetermined elastic force. The pressing members 3a and 3b have a plurality of tightening portions 22a and 22b at intervals of about 1: 2: 1 of the diameter of the pressing members 3a and 3b.
A plurality of sections 22c, 22d, and 22e are formed by a and 22b. That is, the section 22d includes two pressing members 3
a, 3b can be accommodated, and sections 22c, 22e
Can accommodate one pressing body 3a, 3b.
In the acupressure device 21 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the fastening portions 22a, 22b and the sections 22c, 22d, 2
The number of 2e is not limited.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, the acupressure device 21 is interposed between the lower surface 23 of a tatami, carpet, futon or the like and the neck 24 of the human body, or between the lower surface 23 and the back 10. The acupuncture point can be stimulated at a predetermined position on the body. The acupressure device 21 according to the third embodiment of the present invention has substantially the same operation as that of the acupressure device 1 according to the first embodiment, except that the bag has the handles 5a and 5b at both ends in the length direction. It works.

Other Embodiments FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second example of a pressing body used in the acupressure device according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the acupressure device according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the 3rd example of the pressing body used.

The acupressure devices 1, 11 and 12 of the above embodiments
One pressing body 3a, 3b or pressing body 13a, 13b
It has activated carbon 7 as a deodorizing element inside. In addition to this, a pressing body 3 having a plurality of magnets 32 around as shown in FIG. 10 and a plurality of projections 4 as shown in FIG.
The pressing body 3 having the periphery 2 can also be used.

The pressing members 3a, 3b or the pressing members 13a, 1
If the pressing body 3b is provided with a plurality of magnets 32 around it as shown in FIG. 10, in addition to the functions and effects of the acupressure devices 1, 11, 21 of the above embodiments, the pressing by the magnets 32 will be described. The magnetic field formed around the body 3 promotes blood circulation in the acupoints. The number of the magnets 32 provided around the pressing body 3,
The shape, size, strength of the magnetic field, and the like may be any as long as the effects can be obtained.

The pressing members 3a, 3b or the pressing members 13a, 1
As shown in FIG. 11, the pressing body 3 b may be provided with a plurality of protrusions 42 on the periphery. At this time, in addition to the functions and effects of the acupressure devices 1, 11, and 21 of each embodiment,
Since the pressing force applied to the pressing body 3 is concentrated on the protrusion 42,
The pressure applied to the acupoints can be increased without difficulty. The number, shape and size of the projections 42 provided around the pressing body 3 are as follows.
It is not particularly problematic and can be set within the range of common sense.

The pressing body 3 includes a magnet 32 and a projection 4.
Alternatively, the protrusion 42 itself may be provided with a magnetic field, for example, the protrusion 42 itself may be formed of a magnet. By the way, when the pressing body 3 is used for the acupressure device 11 of the second embodiment, the pressing body 3 is provided with a through hole (not shown) passing through the center, and the string member 1 is provided in the through hole.
2 must be passed.

Further, the acupressure devices 1 and 1 of each of the above-described embodiments.
In 1 and 21, the pressing bodies 3a, 3b, 13a, 13b, 3
The shape of is not particularly limited, and may be a shape obtained by slightly deforming a sphere, a shape having a slight unevenness around the pressing body 3 including a shape having a projection 42 around the pressing body 3 and the like. Can be. Further, the number of the pressing bodies 3 to be put into the bags 2 and 22 is not particularly limited, but usually two or three pressing bodies are desirable. Furthermore, the material of the bags 2 and 22 is not particularly limited, as long as it is soft, such as cloth, nonwoven fabric, synthetic fiber or leather, synthetic leather made of various fibers such as silk and cotton.

Further, the acupressure devices 1 and 1 of each of the above-described embodiments.
In 1,21, the deodorizing element for deodorizing is activated carbon,
Any other deodorizing agent or fragrance can be used. Further, the pressing body 3 has an air hole communicating inside and outside, and the bag bodies 2 and 22 are made of a material having air permeability, so that the odor can reach the deodorizing element.

Further, the acupressure devices 1 and 1 according to each of the above-described embodiments.
The bag body 2 or the bag body 22 of 1 and 21 can be provided with an opening at the end portion through which the pressing body 3 can be taken in and out. In this way, if there is an opening through which the pressing body 3 can be taken in and out of the bag body 2 or the bag body 22 in addition to the functions and effects of the acupressure devices 1, 11, 21 of the above embodiments, When the deodorizing ability of the activated carbon in the body 3 is reduced, the bag 2 or the bag 22
Since the pressing body 3 can be replaced with a new one through the opening provided in the, the comfortable use state can be always maintained.

The position where the bag body 2 or the bag body 22 is provided with the opening through which the pressing body 3 can be taken in and out is determined when the pressing body 3 is used when the acupressure devices 1, 11 and 21 of the above embodiments are used. Alternatively, there is no particular limitation as long as it satisfies the condition of not protruding outside the bag 22. Further, the opening may have a structure to be closed with a fastener or an adhesive cloth.

Further, in the acupressure device 1 of the first embodiment and the acupressure device 11 of the second embodiment, the handles 5a and 5b are loop-shaped made of the same material as the bag 2, but the handles 5a and The form of 5b is not particularly limited, but may be any other form, and may not necessarily be provided.

Therefore, according to the configuration of each embodiment, a plurality of tightening portions 2a,.
., 2f are smaller than the outer diameter of the pressing body 3. .., 2f, that is, in the fastening range, the adjacent fastening portions 2a,.
(2) There is a relationship that the elastic force of 2f is a force for tightening the pressing body 3 from both sides. Therefore, the plurality of fastening parts 2a,.
.., 2f, any of the adjacent fastening portions 2a,
When the pressing body 3 is guided to a section between 2f, the tightening portions 2a,..., 2f are contracted by a predetermined elastic force from the length direction of the bag body 2, and the movement of the pressing body 3 is reduced. Block. As a result, the pressing body 3 is stopped in the section where the pressing body 3 is placed. Further, the pressing body 3 existing in a section between any of the adjacent tightening portions 2a,..., 2f is subjected to a predetermined force or more against the elastic force of the tightening portions 2a,. By adding, it can be moved to the next section. That is, the pressing body 3 is
Can be moved to various positions in the longitudinal direction and stopped. Therefore, the pressing body 3 is placed in the length direction of the bag 2
It can be positioned at a position that is the optimum condition for applying to the acupuncture point that wants to stimulate the body. Further, since the pressing body 3 does not directly touch the body but touches the body via the bag body 2 made of a soft material, the stimulation applied to the body is moderately moderated, and the optimum stimulation can be obtained. In particular, in the acupressure devices 1, 11, and 21 of the embodiments of the present invention, there are a plurality of pressing members 3, and each pressing member 3 is simply located at a specific position in the length direction of the bag 2 or the bag 22. Not only can it be stopped, but also the interval can be changed appropriately, so that acupressure can be simultaneously applied to a plurality of target acupoints.

According to the acupressure device 1 of the first embodiment and the acupressure device 11 of the second embodiment, both ends of the bag body 2 in the length direction are provided via the handles 5a and 5b, and the presence of the pressing body 3 is provided. A predetermined region in the length direction of the bag 2 (the bag 2
(An area of approximately 1/3 to 2/3) from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction) can be applied to a place where direct access is difficult such as the back 10. For this reason, the pressing body 3 can apply the pressing force to the acupuncture points which are hard to reach directly such as the back 10 among the many acupuncture points in the body.

According to the acupressure device 11 of the second embodiment, most of the force for pulling both ends of the bag 2 is applied to the string member 12, and the force applied to the string member 12 is applied to the body from the center of the pressing members 13a and 13b. Participate toward the shiatsu goal. As a result, the bag 2
Most of the force for pulling both ends of the pressing body 1
The force transmitted to the pressing members 3a and 13b is increased by the pressing members 13a and 13b, and a sufficiently large pressing force can be applied to the acupuncture point without difficulty.

According to the acupressure devices 1, 11, and 21 of the embodiments, when the odor adhering during use enters the bag 2 or the bag 22 having air permeability, the odor is further increased. Since it is adsorbed by the activated carbon 7 in the pressing body 3 through the 3BC, a comfortable use state can be maintained.

According to the acupressure devices 1, 11, and 21 of the embodiments, since the activated carbon 7 generates a negative ion to activate the body, the recovery from body fatigue can be promoted. In addition, the used activated carbon 7 can be regenerated in a light heat treatment facility, and when used in a small amount, can be effectively used as a soil conditioner for home gardening and the like. There is no risk of environmental pollution.

According to the acupressure device provided with the second example of the pressing body 3 of the acupressure devices 1, 11 and 21 of each embodiment, the magnet 32
As a result, the blood flow in the target acupoint is promoted by the magnetic field formed around the pressing body 3.

According to the acupressure device provided with the pressing body 3 which is the third example of the pressing body 3 of the acupressure devices 1, 11 and 21 of each embodiment, the pressing force applied to the pressing body 3 is applied to the projection 42. Since the concentration is performed, the magnitude of the acupressure applied to the target acupoint can be increased without difficulty.

[0065]

As described above, the acupressure device of claim 1 is
The interval between adjacent fastening portions provided in the length direction of the bag body is smaller than the outer diameter of the pressing body, and for the pressing body between these adjacent fastening portions, Since a tightening force is applied, when a pressing body is placed in any of the adjacent tightening sections, the tightening section presses the bag with a predetermined elastic force from both sides in the length direction of the bag, and the pressing force is applied. Block body movement. As a result, the pressing body is held in the section where the pressing body is placed. Further, when a predetermined force or more is applied to the pressing body held in the section of one of the adjacent fastening parts against the elastic force of the fastening part, the pressing body can be moved to the next section. That is, the pressing body can be moved to a predetermined position in the length direction of the bag body and held there.

Therefore, the pressing body can be positioned at a position in the length direction of the bag which is suitable for applying to the acupoint of the body. Further, since the pressing body does not directly touch the body but touches the body via the bag made of a soft material, the stimulation applied to the body can be moderately reduced. In particular, when there are a plurality of pressing members, each pressing member is held at a specific position in the longitudinal direction of the bag, and the interval can be appropriately changed. At the same time.

Therefore, even if the acupuncture point is not directly reachable, such as the back, the user can apply a necessary amount of pressing force with his / her own hand.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the acupressure device is provided within a range of about 1/3 to 2/3 from an end in the longitudinal direction,
In addition to the effect of the first aspect, by holding each of both ends in the length direction of the bag body, the area holding the pressing body can be directed to a place where direct access is difficult such as the back. Therefore, it is possible to apply the pressing force of the pressing body to the acupuncture points which are hard to reach directly, such as the back, among the many acupuncture points in the body.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect, most of the force for pulling both ends of the bag is applied to the string member, and the force applied to the string member is applied to the center of the pressing body. Efficiently joins the desired part of the body for shiatsu. As a result, most of the force pulling both ends of the bag is transmitted to the pressing body via the string member, increasing the force of the pressing body pressing the body, and applying a sufficient amount of finger pressure to the acupoint. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an acupressure device having a substantially spherical pressing body having a predetermined hardness, a plurality of the pressing bodies, and a predetermined length of a soft body which can smoothly move in the length direction inside the pressing body. A plurality of tightening portions made of a material, which are tightened inward at a predetermined interval with a predetermined elastic force, and a bag which specifies a tightening range by the adjacent tightening portions. . Therefore, when a force equal to or more than a predetermined value is applied to the pressing body held in the section of one of the adjacent fastening portions against the elastic force of the fastening portion, the pressing body can be moved to the next section. That is, the pressing body can be moved to a predetermined position in the length direction of the bag body and held there.

Therefore, the pressing body can be positioned at a position in the length direction of the bag body which is the optimum condition for applying to the acupoint of the body. Further, since the pressing body does not directly touch the body but touches the body via the bag made of a soft material, the stimulation applied to the body can be moderately reduced. In particular, when there are a plurality of pressing members, each pressing member is held at a specific position in the longitudinal direction of the bag, and the interval can be appropriately changed. At the same time.

Therefore, even if the acupuncture point is inaccessible directly, such as the back, the user can apply a necessary amount of pressing force with his / her own hand.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the acupressure device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the pressing body has a ventilation hole that communicates with the inside and outside, and contains activated carbon therein. In addition to the effect, when body odors and the like that adhere during use enter into the air-permeable bag, it further reaches the activated carbon in the pressed body, and the odor is removed. Can be.

The acupressure device of claim 6 has a magnet around the pressing body. Therefore, in addition to the effect of the acupressure device of any one of claims 1 to 5, the acupressure device uses a magnet. , Can promote the circulation of acupuncture points.

The acupressure device according to the seventh aspect has a projection around the pressing body. Therefore, in addition to the effect according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, a unit is provided. The pressing force per area can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is an enlarged exploded perspective view showing a first example of a pressing body used in the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view illustrating another state of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. .

FIGS. 4A to 4C are explanatory diagrams showing a process in which a pressing body in one section in the bag body of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention moves to an adjacent section. is there.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of the acupressure device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an acupressure device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a usage state of the acupressure instrument according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view showing the acupressure device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a first usage example of the acupressure device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a second usage example of the acupressure device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second example of the pressing body used in the acupressure device according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a third example of a pressing member used in the acupressure device according to each embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,11,21 Shiatsu device 2,22 Bag 2a, 2b, ..., 2f, 22a, 22b
2g, 2h, ... 2k, 22c, 22d, 22e
Sections 3, 3a, 3b, 13a, 13b
Pressing body 3AC, 3BC Vent hole 5a, 5b Handle 7 Activated carbon 12 String member 14a, 14b Through hole 32 Magnet 42 Projection

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A substantially spherical pressing body having a predetermined hardness, and a plurality of said pressing bodies are accommodated, and said pressing body is made of a soft material of a predetermined length which can smoothly move inside thereof in a length direction. A plurality of tightening portions for tightening with a predetermined elastic force inward at predetermined intervals shorter than the outer diameter of the body, and adjacent tightening portions for a pressing body between the adjacent tightening portions. And a bag body to which a tightening force is applied from both. 2. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening portion of the bag body is provided within a range of approximately 1/3 to 2/3 from an end in the length direction. 3. The bag according to claim 1, further comprising a string member penetrating substantially the center of the pressing body and having both ends fixed to the bag in the bag. Shiatsu equipment. 4. A substantially spherical pressing body having a predetermined hardness, and a plurality of said pressing bodies, said pressing body being made of a soft material of a predetermined length capable of smoothly moving inside thereof in a length direction, at a predetermined interval. An acupressure device, comprising: a plurality of fastening portions for fastening inward with a predetermined elastic force each time, and a bag body for specifying a fastening range by the adjacent fastening portions. 5. The press body has a vent hole communicating with the inside and outside, and contains activated carbon therein.
The acupressure device according to claim 1. 6. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the pressing body has a magnet around the pressing body. 7. The pressing body according to claim 1, wherein the pressing body has a protrusion on the periphery.
The acupressure device described in any one of the above.