Health-promoting functional footwear with Yongquan point stimulation function

Abstract

The present invention provides an acupressure unit including an upper, a middle sole disposed on a bottom surface of the upper, an outsole disposed on the bottom surface of the middle sole, a recess in a shape recessed downward in an area corresponding to the sole of the forefoot or the sole of the rear foot, or both, of a wearer on an upper surface of the middle sole, a vibration unit inserted and disposed in the recess, a number of receiving spaces disposed on the upper surface of the middle sole in a form surrounding the vibration unit and recessed downward, and a number of elastic springs inserted in each receiving space. The footwear is realized by including a magnet, which not only absorbs shocks generated when walking to make walking easier, but also makes walking more enjoyable by absorbing the shocks generated when walking, and the vibrations make walking more interesting and enjoyable. The magnetic field generated by the vibrations transmits magnetic force more effectively, stimulating the pressure points on the soles of the feet to promote blood circulation and improve blood flow, thereby promoting health. The footwear also uses a magnet to stimulate the pressure points on the soles of the wearer's feet, preventing blockage of energy and promoting physical vitality.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to functional health footwear, and more particularly to health-promoting functional health footwear with a Yongquan point stimulating function, which has improved vibration and acupressure structures and the connection and arrangement between them, and stimulates the Yongquan point on the sole of the wearer's foot, thereby helping to improve blood flow and protect joints, thereby promoting health. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, functional health footwear is footwear that is normally composed of an upper that protects the wearer's feet and a sole that is provided on the underside of the upper and protects the feet from the ground, and is given functionality to help promote health.

[0003] For example, recently, functional footwear has been proposed in which the sole of the footwear is shaped in an arc to allow rolling, i.e., Masai walking, and functional footwear with an anti-slip function has also been proposed. Furthermore, functional footwear that better absorbs shocks generated during walking has been proposed and is currently being used in a variety of ways.

[0004] Such functional footwear is designed to suit its function, so it is certain that it will help improve the wearer's health, but in line with the era of well-being, new functional footwear that helps improve the wearer's health in more diverse ways has been developed, and functional footwear that helps improve health by improving blood flow, etc. One such technology is proposed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1121540 (registered on February 22, 2012, hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 1"), which describes "functional health footwear equipped with a vibration device for improving blood flow."

[0005] Patent Document 1 is a technology related to functional health footwear that not only absorbs shock by changing shape in response to external pressure generated when walking, but also generates vibration and magnetic force through the repulsive force of magnets, making walking more interesting, and is equipped with a vibration device for improving blood flow that stimulates acupressure points to improve blood flow.

[0006] Another technology is presented in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1198699 (registered November 1, 2012, hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 2"), which describes "shoes with built-in vibration generating and absorbing means."

[0007] Patent Document 2 discloses a shoe made by combining an outsole, a midsole, an insole, and an upper, in which a separate vibration generating and cushioning means is attached to the upper part of the outsole, a through-hole is formed in the midsole so that the upper part of the vibration generating and cushioning means can protrude, and a receiving part is formed in the insole so that the upper part of the vibration generating and cushioning means can protrude. This effectively cushions the walking impact that acts directly on the human body through the heel, significantly reducing pain and fatigue even when wearing the shoe for a long period of time. Furthermore, the vibration generating part, which acts in response to the pressure of the user's weight, induces vibrations that repeatedly contract and relax muscle cells, providing a sustained massage effect on the feet where the weight is concentrated, thereby reducing foot fatigue and preventing foot swelling. The vibration action, which is fun for the user, doubles the enjoyment of wearing and walking, providing the enjoyment of walking, and therefore improving the user's activity and contributing to their health.

[0008] As another technique, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1231022 (registered on February 1, 2013, hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 3") presents "shoes with built-in vibration generating means."

[0009] Patent Document 3 describes a shoe that is formed by embedding a vibration means having magnet bodies that vibrate countlessly up and down due to mutual repulsive forces in the toe part of the shoe, and then forming an elastic material layer, a midsole made of compressed pulp, a cushioning material layer, and an insole made of inner leather on the top of the outsole in that order, and forming a receiving groove in the elastic material layer and midsole to embed the vibration generating means. Not only does this significantly reduce foot pain and fatigue due to the countless vibration forces generated by the vibration generating means, but the vibration generating means, which acts due to the impact of walking, induces vibrations that repeatedly contract and relax muscle cells. It provides a sustained massage effect on the feet where the weight is concentrated, thereby reducing fatigue in the feet and preventing swelling by improving blood flow. It also induces smooth blood circulation, preventing discomfort and bad odors caused by high fever in the toes, and preventing bacterial growth and various foot-related diseases. The vibration effect, which is fun for the user, doubles the fun of wearing and walking, providing the joy of walking, and is therefore a technology related to shoes with built-in vibration generating means that can contribute to the health of the user by improving their activity. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1121540 [Patent Document 2] Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1198699 [Patent Document 3] Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1231022 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to provide health-promoting functional health footwear that also has the function of stimulating the Yongquan point, with an improved placement and fixing structure that prevents the vibration unit from coming off the case when the wearer walks.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide health-promoting functional health footwear that also has the function of stimulating the Yongquan point, which can stimulate the Yongquan point on the sole of the wearer's foot and help promote health.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide health-promoting functional health footwear that also has a Yongquan point stimulating function, which can provide the effects of vibration and acupressure at the same time, thereby helping to improve blood flow and protect joints. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the health-promoting functional health footwear that also has the function of stimulating Yongquan points according to the present invention is characterized by comprising an upper, a middlesole disposed on the bottom surface of the upper, an outsole disposed on the bottom surface of the middlesole, a recess that is concave downward on the top surface of the middlesole in an area corresponding to the sole of the wearer's forefoot or rearfoot, or both, a vibration unit inserted and disposed in the recess, a number of receiving spaces disposed on the top surface of the middlesole in a form surrounding the vibration unit and formed as a concave downward, and an acupressure unit including a number of elastic springs inserted into each receiving space. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The health-promoting functional health footwear with the function of stimulating the Yongquan acupoints according to the present invention not only absorbs the shock generated when walking to make walking easier, but also makes walking more enjoyable by creating interest in the walker through vibrations. When vibrating, a magnetic field is generated, and magnetic force is transmitted more effectively, stimulating the acupoints on the soles of the feet to promote blood circulation and improving blood flow, which is effective in promoting health.

[0016] In addition, by using a magnet, the wearer can stimulate the Yongquan points on the soles of their feet, which has the effect of preventing blockage of energy and promoting physical activation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is an exploded view showing the functional health footwear for promoting health, which also has the function of stimulating the Yongquan acupoints according to the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the configuration of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the joint configuration of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram showing a vibration unit. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional structural view showing a vibration frame and first and second vibration plates. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the configuration of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the vibration plates and vibration means disposed within the bottom housing of the case. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an overall cross-sectional configuration diagram showing a vibration unit. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an overall cross-sectional view showing the operating state of each vibration plate by vibration means. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Prior to the description, the terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted as meanings and concepts that fit the technical idea of ​​the present invention, based on the principle that an inventor can appropriately define the concept of terms in order to best describe his or her invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not fully represent the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and that there may be various equivalents and modifications that can replace them at the time of filing this application.

[0020] Using Figure 1 as a reference, the outsole side is identified as the bottom or lower, and the midsole side as the top or upper. Using Figure 2 as a reference, the area corresponding to the wearer's front sole is identified as the front or forward, and the area corresponding to the wearer's back sole is identified as the rear or rear.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 to 9, the health-promoting functional health footwear according to the present invention, which also has the function of stimulating the Yongquan acupoints, is broadly composed of an upper 100, a middlesole 200, an outsole 300, a recess 400, a vibration unit 500, and an acupressure unit 600.

[0022] To explain each component, the upper 100 is a vamp structured to encase the wearer's foot as shown in FIG. 1, and can be made of various materials such as leather, synthetic leather, and synthetic resin. It can also be shaped to encase the entire foot (e.g., men's shoes), only the instep (e.g., slippers or indoor shoes), or both the instep and heel (e.g., women's shoes).

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the midsole 200 is disposed on the bottom surface of the upper 100 and has a structure corresponding to the bottom surface of the upper 100 .

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1, the outsole 300 is disposed on the bottom surface of the midsole 200 and has a structure corresponding to the bottom surface of the midsole 200 .

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the recess 400 has a spatial structure that is recessed downward in an area on the upper surface of the midsole 200 corresponding to the wearer's forefoot sole, rearfoot sole, or both.

[0026] Here, the recess 400 has a substantially rectangular spatial structure.

[0027] In the following description, the recess 400 is assumed to be formed only in the area corresponding to the sole of the wearer's forefoot, but it is clear that the present invention is not limited to this and the recess 400 may be formed anywhere in the midsole 200 where external pressure is transmitted during walking.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 to 9, the vibration unit 500 is inserted and placed in the recess 400 to generate vibration, and includes a case 10, a vibration frame 20, a first vibration plate 30A, a second vibration plate 30B, and vibration means 40.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 to 9, the case 10 has a box structure in which a top housing 11 and a bottom housing 12 are joined together to form a storage section 13 inside.

[0030] Here, the top and bottom housings 11, 12 of the case 10 are structured to face each other, and when coupled together, the top housing 11 and the bottom housing 12 are coupled together to form the receiving portion 13 therein. The coupling between them may be performed using an adhesive or the like so that they are difficult to separate once coupled, or may be performed using a male-female fitting structure so that they can be detachably coupled, or may be performed using bolts or the like so that they can be assembled and disassembled.

[0031] Furthermore, the case 10 is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of transmitting the vibrations generated in the receiving portion 13 to the outside, but it is generally preferable that the case 10 be made of a material such as plastic or rubber rather than metal.

[0032] In addition, the case 10 is fixed to the recess 400 by an adhesive layer 401. The adhesive layer 401 is made of a hardened adhesive or adhesive tape, which can maximally prevent the case 10 from coming off when the wearer's weight is applied to the sole of the forefoot while walking.

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, the vibration frame 20 is interposed between the top and bottom housings 11 and 12 of the case 10, and has a substantially rectangular structure arranged along a portion of the outer edge where the top and bottom housings 11 and 12 of the case 10 contact each other. The vibration frame 20 may be pressed and fixed by the top and bottom housings 11 and 12 that are connected to each other, or may be fixed by bolts fastened to the top and bottom housings 11 and 12 for mutual connection, or may be fixed by a separate holding means 50.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the first vibrating plate 30A has one end connected to the vibrating frame 20 and one end placed in the storage section 13 of the case 10, and is preferably made of an elastic material, and is preferably in the form of a thin, long plate for particularly high elasticity, and is preferably made of copper, zinc, or an alloy thereof.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the second vibrating plate 30B has one end connected to the vibrating frame 20 and one end arranged in the storage section 13 of the case 10 parallel to the first vibrating plate 30A, and is preferably made of an elastic material like the first vibrating plate 30A, and is preferably in the form of a thin, long plate for particularly high elasticity, and is preferably made of copper, zinc, or an alloy thereof.

[0036] The second vibrating plate 30B is structured to face the first vibrating plate 30A.

[0037] More specifically, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first and second vibration plates 30A and 30B comprise a support 31 connected to the vibration frame 20, a pair of branches 32 branching into two at the end of the support 31, and a pair of discs 33 formed at the end of each branch 32.

[0038] Here, each branch 32 has a multi-bending structure in which the bending direction is changed n times or more (n is an integer equal to or greater than 2). In other words, each branch 32 branches to the left and right at the end of the support 31, and then the bending direction is repeatedly changed back and forth to form a substantially zigzag shape.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the disks 33 has a circular or elliptical shape when viewed from above.

[0040] 3, a U-shaped recess 34 is formed at the connection between each branch 32 and each disk 33. This is to facilitate the up and down oscillation of the disk 33 by narrowing the width of the recess 34.

[0041] 3, a pair of U-shaped neck grooves 35 recessed toward each other are formed at the connection portion between the vibration frame 20 and the supports 31 of the first and second vibration plates 30A and 30B. This is to facilitate the up and down oscillation of the vibration plates 30A and 30B by narrowing the width of the vibration frame 20 due to the neck grooves 35.

[0042] Therefore, when the vibrating plates 30A and 30B vibrate up and down with respect to the vibrating frame 20, they are subjected to up and down oscillating motion by the vibrating means 40. In particular, as shown in Fig. 3, the vibrating plates 30A and 30B vibrate up and down with respect to the first point P1, and at the same time, the branches 32 and the discs 33 vibrate up and down with respect to the second point P2. As a result, large amplitude motion is performed with respect to both points P1 and P2, and small amplitude motion is performed with respect to the many bending portions of the branches 32, resulting in up and down oscillating motion similar to the alternating flapping of the front and rear wings of a butterfly.

[0043] Therefore, when an external force is applied to the case 10 by gripping and shaking the case 10 or by walking after attaching the case 10 to the recess 400, the vibration plates 30A and 30B move up and down based on the first point P1. At this time, the vibration plates 30A and 30B oscillate up and down based on the repulsive force between the magnetic force of the vibration means 40 (described later) and each magnet, and at the same time, the branches 32 and the discs 33 also oscillate up and down based on the second point P2.

[0044] The present invention comprises two supports 31 branched into two, two branches 32 branched into two at the ends of the two supports, and a disk 33 formed at the end of the two branches. Each branch 32 also forms a zigzag shape, and thus oscillates up and down based on the first and second points P1 and P2, and also oscillates up and down based on the bending portion of each branch 32. Therefore, when an external force of the same magnitude is transmitted to the case 10, it has a vibration period for a longer time and can transmit uniform vibration to the outside.

[0045] As shown in Figures 4 and 7 to 9, the vibration means 40 is used to vibrate the first and second vibration plates 30A, 30B up and down by magnetic force, and includes four floating magnets 41 provided on each disk 33 of the first and second vibration plates 30A, 30B, four top magnets 42 provided on the top housing 11 of the case 10 and generating a repulsive force against each floating magnet 41, and four bottom magnets 43 provided on the bottom housing 12 of the case 10 and generating a repulsive force against each floating magnet 41.

[0046] Here, each floating magnet 41 is a magnet whose movement is not fixed, but can move along with the vibration of each disk 33 of each vibration plate 30A, 30B, and each top magnet 42 and each bottom magnet 43 can be of any type as long as they can generate a repulsive force against each floating magnet 41, but it is preferable that they are permanent magnets having a north pole and a south pole.

[0047] The top magnets 42 and the bottom magnets 43 can be fixed to the top and bottom housings 11 and 12 of the case 10 by means of adhesive or the like, or by forming any groove and fitting them into the groove by an interference fit.

[0048] Therefore, the vibration plates 30A and 30B vibrate up and down due to the magnetic force formed between the floating magnet 41 and the top and bottom magnets 42 and 43 above and below it.

[0049] Meanwhile, the vibration unit further includes a holding means 50. As shown in Figures 4 and 8, the holding means 50 is for fixing the vibration frame 20 to the case 10, and includes a space 51 recessed in an end of the top housing 11 or the bottom housing 12 of the case 10 and into which the vibration frame 20 is inserted, two or more posts 52 protruding from the bottom of the space 51, and two or more inserts 53 penetrating the vibration frame 20 and fitted onto each of the posts 52.

[0050] As a result, the vibration frame 20 is stably fixed to the case 10 by the holding means 50, and when an external force is transmitted to the case 10, the vibration plates 30A and 30B can stably oscillate up and down based on the vibration frame 20.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the acupressure unit 600 is intended to uniformly apply acupressure to the soles of the wearer's feet using external pressure generated when the wearer walks, and is arranged on the upper surface of the midsole 200 in a form surrounding the vibration unit 500, and includes a number of receiving spaces 601 formed to be recessed downward, and a number of elastic springs 602 inserted into each receiving space 601.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 3, each accommodation space 601 of the acupressure unit 600 has a snap groove 603 formed along the inner circumferential surface adjacent to the bottom, and the lower end of the elastic spring 602 is fastened to the snap groove 603 by an interference fit, thereby preventing the elastic spring 602 from easily coming off the accommodation space 601 due to external pressure when the wearer walks.

[0053] Therefore, when the sole of the wearer's foot leaves the ground while walking, the elastic spring 602 serves to push the sole of the foot toward the wearer.

[0054] Meanwhile, the health-promoting functional health footwear with the function of stimulating the Yongquan points according to the present invention further includes a stimulation unit 700 .

[0055] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the stimulation unit 700 is intended to stimulate the Yongquan point area of ​​the wearer's sole, and includes a mounting space portion 701 that is recessed downward in the area of ​​the upper surface of the midsole 200 that faces the wearer's Yongquan point, and a magnet 702 that is inserted and placed in the mounting space portion 701.

[0056] Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the stimulation unit 700 further includes a relay 703 made of stainless steel arranged along the area between the mounting space 701 and the magnet 702, thereby allowing the magnet 702 to be more firmly fixed to the mounting space 701. If the diameter of the magnet 702 is different, the relay 703 having an internal space corresponding to the diameter can be selected and inserted into the mounting space 701 for mounting.

[0057] Therefore, the magnet 702 can prevent blockage of energy by its magnetic field and promote the vitalization of the body.

[0058] In the above description of the present invention, the "health-promoting functional health footwear with a specific shape and structure that also stimulates the Yongquan acupoints" has been mainly described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention can be modified and changed in various ways by those skilled in the art, and such modifications and changes should be construed as falling within the scope of protection of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 10 cases 11 Top housing 12 Bottom housing 13 Storage section 20 Vibration Frame 30A, 30B First and second vibration plates 31 Support 32 Branch 33 discs 34 Recess 35 Neck groove 40 Vibration means 41 Floating magnet 42 Top Magnet 43 Bottom Magnet 50 Holding Means 51 Space section 52 posts 53 Insert 100 Upper 200 midsole 300 outsole 400 recess 500 vibration units 600 Shiatsu Unit 601 Storage space 602 Elastic Spring 603 Snap groove 700 stimulation units 701 Mounting space 702 Magnet 703 Relay

Claims

1. Upper and a middle sole disposed on the bottom surface of the upper; an outsole disposed on a bottom surface of the midsole; A recess having a shape recessed downward in an area corresponding to the wearer's forefoot or rearfoot, or both, on the upper surface of the midsole; a vibration unit inserted and disposed in the recess; a pressure unit including a plurality of receiving spaces disposed on the upper surface of the middle sole in a form surrounding the vibration unit and recessed downward, and a plurality of elastic springs inserted into each receiving space; A health-promoting functional health footwear that also has a function of stimulating the Yongquan point, characterized by comprising:

2. The health-promoting functional health footwear with the function of stimulating the Yongquan acupressure point according to claim 1, characterized in that a snap groove is formed along the inner circumferential surface adjacent to the bottom surface of each accommodation space of the acupressure unit, and the lower end of the elastic spring is fixed to the snap groove by an interference fit.

3. The health-promoting functional health footwear with the Yongquan point stimulation function according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting space portion having a downwardly recessed shape in an area facing the wearer's Yongquan point on the upper surface of the midsole, and a stimulation unit consisting of a magnet inserted and placed in the mounting space portion.

4. The health-promoting functional health footwear with the function of stimulating the Yongquan point as described in claim 3, characterized in that the stimulation unit further includes a relay made of stainless steel arranged along the area between the mounting space and the magnet.

5. The vibration unit is a case in which a top housing and a bottom housing are joined together to form a housing therein; a vibration frame interposed between the top and bottom housings of the case; a first vibration plate having one end connected to the vibration frame and one end disposed in the housing portion of the case; a second vibration plate having the other end connected to the vibration frame and one end disposed in the housing of the case parallel to the first vibration plate and facing the first vibration plate; a vibration means for vibrating the first and second vibration plates up and down by magnetic force; 5. A health-promoting functional health footwear that also has the function of stimulating the Yongquan point according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises:

6. The health-promoting functional health footwear with the function of stimulating the Yongquan points as described in claim 5, characterized in that each of the first and second vibration plates includes a support connected to the vibration frame, a pair of branches branching into two at the end of the support, and a pair of discs formed at the end of each branch.

7. The health-promoting functional health footwear with a Yongquan point stimulating function according to claim 6, characterized in that each branch has a multi-bending structure in which the bending direction is changed n times or more (n is an integer of 2 or more).

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