Foot mat

Abstract

This product provides a foot mat that can be made relatively small in size for carrying and storage, thereby improving its usability. [Solution] A foot massage mat 1 that uses electrical stimulation to massage the soles of the feet comprises a flat mat body 2 on which the feet are placed, electrodes 10 provided on the mat body 2, and an operating part 3 for operating the electrodes 10. The mat body 2 has a right area 4 for placing the right foot R, a left area 5 for placing the left foot L, and a folding part 6 between the right area 4 and the left area 5 for folding the mat body 2 in half.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a foot mat configured to perform a foot massage using electrical stimulation.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various massage devices have been proposed as massage devices configured to perform a foot massage using electrical stimulation.

[0003] For example, in Patent Document 1, a floor board is provided with a first conductive stepping area and a second conductive stepping area adjacent to the upper surface thereof, with a space therebetween, and electrical connection points are provided in both of the two conductive stepping areas, and a host used for outputting a pulsed current, removably attached to the floor board, having two current output points, and electrically connected to the two electrical connection points in the first and second conductive stepping areas respectively by the two current output points, is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, this foot massage device has a problem in that its size during carrying and storage is relatively large, resulting in poor usability.

[0006] The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a foot mat capable of making the size during carrying and storage relatively small, thereby improving usability.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, the foot mat according to the present invention is a foot mat that uses electrical stimulation to massage the soles of the feet, comprising a flat mat body for placing the feet on, electrodes provided on the mat body, and an operating part for operating the electrodes, wherein the mat body is characterized by having a right area for placing the right foot, a left area for placing the left foot, and a folding part between the right area and the left area for folding the mat body in half. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The foot mat according to the present invention can be made relatively small in size for carrying and storage, thereby improving ease of use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] The drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention, including not only essential components of the invention but also optional and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] A perspective view showing the usage state of a foot mat according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A perspective view showing the foot mat. [Figure 3] A perspective view showing the same foot mat from a different angle. [Figure 4] Deconstructed perspective view showing the foot mat. [Figure 5] An exploded perspective view showing the same foot mat from a different angle. [Figure 6] A plan view showing the underside of the foot mat. [Figure 7] Plan view showing the top sheet of the foot mat. [Figure 8] A perspective view showing the controller for the foot mat. [Figure 9] A perspective view showing the controller for the foot mat from a different angle. [Figure 10] A perspective view showing the remote control for the foot mat. [Figure 11]A plan view showing a modified example of the planar coil of the sole mat.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates a sole mat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] This sole mat 1 performs massage on the sole using electrical stimulation, and includes a flat mat body 2 on which the right foot R and the left foot L can be placed, and an operation unit 3 for operating this mat body 2.

[0013] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, this main body 2 includes a right area 4 for placing the right foot R and a left area 5 for placing the left foot L. Between these right area 4 and left area 5, a bent portion 6 is provided on the main body 2, and the main body 2 can be folded in two so that the right area 4 and the left area 5 overlap each other by this bent portion 6.

[0014] Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, this main body 2 includes a surface sheet 7, a back sheet 8, and a film sheet 9. The surface sheet 7 and the back sheet 8 are formed of a material having flexibility and elasticity.

[0015] On the back side of the surface sheet 7, as also shown in FIG. 6, an electrode 10 is provided. This electrode 10 has a planar coil 11 and a pair of input side terminals 12.

[0016] The planar coil 11 is disposed symmetrically across the right area 4 and the left area 5 with the bent portion 6 as a boundary.

[0017] The pair of input side terminals 12 are connected to both ends of the planar coil 11 and are provided exposed on the front side of the surface sheet 7.

[0018] Furthermore, this pair of input terminals 12 are made of magnetic material, with one located in the right area 4 and the other in the left area 5.

[0019] Furthermore, this pair of input terminals 12 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the bent portion 6.

[0020] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the surface sheet 7 is provided with three magnetic members 13 exposed on the surface side.

[0021] One of the three magnetic members 13 is positioned between the pair of input terminals 12, i.e., in the bent portion 6, while the other two are positioned symmetrically with respect to the bent portion 6, one in the right area 4 and the other in the left area 5.

[0022] The connecting passage 14, which connects the right area 4 and the left area 5 of the planar coil 11, is located in close proximity to the magnetic member 13 which is arranged in the bent portion 6.

[0023] The film sheet 9 is provided on the back side of the surface sheet 7 so as to cover the planar coil 11, the input terminal 12, and the magnetic member 13.

[0024] Furthermore, this film sheet 9 is superimposed on the portion of the surface sheet 7 excluding the peripheral edge 15, and the peripheral edge 32 of the back sheet 8 is adhered to the peripheral edge 15 of the surface sheet 7.

[0025] The control unit 3 is provided separately from the mat body 2 and, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, is equipped with a pair of output terminals 16 that can be connected to and disconnected from the input terminals 12 of the mat body 2.

[0026] This output terminal 16 is made of a magnet and is arranged to be detachably magnetically attached to the input terminal 12.

[0027] Furthermore, the operating unit 3 is provided with a magnet 17 that is detachably magnetically attached to the magnetic member 13 of the mat body 2.

[0028] In other words, the operating unit 3, which is separate from the mat body 2, is attached to the mat body 2 by magnetically attaching the output terminal 16 to the input terminal 12 and the magnetic member 13 to the magnet 17.

[0029] Furthermore, the control unit 3 includes a USB charging port 18, a power / mode switch button 19 that serves as both a power switch and a mode switch, an intensity up button 20 that increases the strength level of the magnetic field generated by the planar coil 11, an intensity down button 21 that decreases the strength level of the same magnetic field, a temperature adjustment button 22, a display unit 23 that displays the mode, magnetic field strength, and temperature, and a speaker 24 that emits sound effects according to the operation.

[0030] Furthermore, the control unit 3 is equipped with a remote control 25 as shown in Figure 10, which also includes a USB charging port 26, a power / mode switching button 27 that serves as both a power switch and a mode switch, an intensity up button 28 that increases the strength level of the magnetic field generated by the planar coil 11, an intensity down button 29 that decreases the strength level of the same magnetic field, a temperature adjustment button 30, and a display unit 31 that displays the mode, magnetic field strength, and temperature.

[0031] With the above configuration, simply placing your feet on the foot mat 1 allows you to massage the soles of your feet using electrical stimulation, and since the magnetic field strength and temperature can be adjusted, you can obtain a comfortable effect.

[0032] Furthermore, since the foot mat 1 can be folded in half, its size can be made relatively small for carrying and storage, thereby improving its usability.

[0033] Furthermore, since the connecting path 14 of the planar coil 11 is positioned near the magnetic member 13 located in the bent portion 6, when the foot mat 1 is folded in half, the foot mat 1 is bent and curved due to the presence of the magnetic member 13.

[0034] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the foot mat 1 from being sharply bent near the connecting passage 14, thereby preventing the connecting passage 14 from being broken due to bending as much as possible.

[0035] In the above embodiment, the planar coil 11 was positioned to contact the upper sole side of the sole of the foot, as shown in Figure 6. However, it may also be positioned to contact almost the entire surface of the sole of the foot, as shown in Figure 11.

[0036] The disclosure relating to the present invention described above can be summarized to at least the following:

[0037] In other words, the foot mat according to the present invention is a foot mat that uses electrical stimulation to massage the soles of the feet, and comprises a flat mat body on which the feet are placed, electrodes provided on the mat body, and an operating part for operating the electrodes, and the mat body is characterized in that it comprises a right area for placing the right foot, a left area for placing the left foot, and a folding part between the right area and the left area for folding the mat body in half.

[0038] The present invention described above may include at least the following embodiments. These embodiments may be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0039] (1) It is preferable that the control unit be provided separately from the mat body.

[0040] (2) The operating unit is preferably equipped with an output terminal, and the mat body is preferably equipped with an input terminal that is connected to the electrode and is detachable from the output terminal.

[0041] (3) It is preferable that the output terminal and the input terminal be configured to be detachably magnetically attached.

[0042] (4) Preferably, the operating unit and the mat body are configured such that a magnetic member for detachably magnetically attaching the operating unit and the mat body is provided separately from the output terminal and the input terminal.

[0043] (5) It is preferable that the magnetic member be provided in the bent portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1 Foot mat 2. Mat body 3 Control section R (Right Foot) L left foot 4 Right area 5 Left area 6 Bend part 10 electrodes 12 Input terminals 13 Magnetic material 16 Output terminals

Claims

1. This is a foot massage mat that uses electrical stimulation to massage the soles of the feet. A flat mat body for placing your feet on, The electrodes provided on the mat body, An operating unit for operating the electrode, It is equipped with, The aforementioned mat body is A right area for placing your right foot, A left area for placing the left foot, Between the aforementioned right area and the aforementioned left area, there is a folding section for folding the mat body in half, A foot mat characterized by having the following features.

2. The foot mat according to claim 1, characterized in that the operating unit is provided separately from the mat body.

3. The aforementioned operating unit is equipped with an output terminal, The foot mat according to claim 2, characterized in that the mat body is connected to the electrode and has an input terminal that is provided to be able to move toward and away from the output terminal.

4. The foot mat according to claim 3, characterized in that the output terminal and the input terminal are detachably magnetically attached.

5. The foot mat according to claim 3, characterized in that the operating unit and the mat body are provided with a magnetic member for detachably magnetically attaching the operating unit and the mat body, separate from the output terminal and the input terminal.

6. The foot mat according to claim 5, characterized in that the magnetic member is provided in the bent portion.

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