A device for promoting biological circulation and tissue leveling using acoustic vibrations.

Abstract

This device reduces the physical strain on the body caused by conventional massage machines' physical pressure (kneading and tapping), and provides a non-invasive and effective way to promote fluid circulation and distribute tissue pressure (prevent bedsores) even during sleep or rest. [Solution] The device comprises a rigid plate-like member (such as an MDF board), a vibration generating means (actuator) that generates low-frequency vibrations based on an audio signal, and an elastic body (such as a gel mat) that transmits the vibrations to the human body. The entire device is suspended from the mounting surface by support members (legs), and by transmitting minute acoustic vibrations synchronized with the music signal to the human body as a "surface," it "levels" the stagnation of tissues through the body's water content, leading the living body back to its original equilibrium state.

Description

[[Technical Field]]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology that converts acoustic signals in a specific low-frequency band into physical vibration, and promotes blood circulation and disperses pressure on soft tissue via moisture in the human body as a medium. [[Background Art]]

[0002] Conventional massage machines mainly rely on physical pressurization (kneading, tapping), which carries the risk of burdening muscle fibers and causing post-massage soreness. In addition, they are not suitable for continuous body pressure dispersion care (such as bed sore prevention) during sleep or rest. [[Summary of the Invention]] [[Means for Solving the Problem]]

[0003] An object of the present invention is to simultaneously achieve the following three aspects. Non-invasive care: without damaging tissue, "leveling" tissue from the inside out. Activation of body fluid circulation: eliminating stagnation (edema) of blood and lymph. Improvement of psychological acceptability: preventing an external stimulus from being rejected as a "foreign body" and allowing it to be naturally accepted. [[Means for Solving the Problem]]

[0004] The acoustic vibration transmission device (100) of the present invention is characterized by comprising the following configuration. Plate-shaped member (2): made of a rigid material such as an MDF board, and diffuses the energy of a vibration source in a planar manner. Vibration generating means (3): an actuator that operates based on an audio signal, and generates low frequencies of 20 Hz to 50 Hz. Elastic body (1): made of a gel mat or the like disposed between the plate-shaped member and the human body, and achieves both transmission of acoustic vibration and body pressure dispersion. Leg portions (4): support the entire device, and block unnecessary vibration transmission to the installation surface. [[Effect of the Invention]]

[0005] Specific low frequencies (20Hz-50Hz) resonate with bodily fluids, promoting fluid circulation and guiding the body back to its natural equilibrium (neutral state). Furthermore, vibrations synchronized with music signals are easily accepted by the body, resulting in a high level of relaxation. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0006] [Figure 1] This is a cross-sectional view showing the overall structure of the apparatus of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram showing how the device of the present invention is used in a body support device (such as a chair or bed). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0007] 1. Elastic material (gel mat) 2. Plate-shaped member (MDF board) 3. Vibration generating means (actuator) 4 legs 5 wiring 50 body support equipment 60 users 100 Acoustic Vibration Transmission Devices

[0008] In the second operating mode, the vibrations generated by the vibration generating means (3) are controlled to have a frequency of 1 Hz to 20 Hz and a physical vibration amplitude of 0.1 mm or less in the plate-shaped member (2). This prevents the user from consciously rejecting the vibration stimulus as a foreign object, and without disturbing sleep, it is possible to smooth the soft tissues from the inside using the water in the body as a medium and effectively promote fluid circulation.

Claims

1. Acoustic vibration transmission device (100) comprising: vibration generating means (3) for generating vibrations; a plate-shaped member (2) to which the vibration generating means (3) is attached and which transmits the generated vibrations; and a flexible elastic body (1) disposed on the side of the plate-shaped member (2) opposite to the side to which the vibration generating means (3) is attached, wherein vibrations are transmitted via the elastic body (1) to a body part of a user (60) held by a body support (50).

2. The acoustic vibration transmission device (100) according to claim 1 is characterized in that the vibration generating means (3) is configured to switch between a first operating mode that generates vibrations perceptible to the user (60) based on an input acoustic signal to promote relaxation, and a second operating mode that generates vibrations of minute amplitude and low frequency that are substantially imperceptible to the user (60) to support a state of rest or sleep.

3. The acoustic vibration transmission device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the plate-shaped member (2) is provided with a plurality of legs (4) near the four corners to prevent the vibration generating means (3) from directly contacting the installation surface and to stably hold the plate-shaped member (2) at a distance from the installation surface.

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