Health equipment

Abstract

To provide a health equipment using a hammock, which is compact and highly portable when performing sauna, mugwort steaming or similar health promotion methods, and can reduce the physical or mental burden as much as possible even for a user suffering from a disease of the back, waist or the like. [Solution] The fitness device 100 comprises a mesh or woven fabric hammock body 10, and a sheet body 2 that is attached to the side end of the hammock body and suspended vertically, houses a steam generator 3 that generates steam inside, and forms a storage space that retains the steam generated by the steam generator inside.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a fitness device that uses a hammock. [Background technology]

[0002] Saunas are a well-known health promotion method. Saunas are a type of steam bath or hot air bath, where the room temperature is raised by pouring water onto heated stones to generate steam, or by heating the room with a stove, and the body is warmed by entering the bath. When using a sauna, a room or tent that can enclose a certain amount of space around the user is used. Another similar health promotion method is mugwort steaming. Mugwort steaming is a thermotherapy that warms the body by applying steam made from boiled mugwort and medicinal herbs to the mucous membranes of the lower body. When performing mugwort steaming, the user sits on a special chair with holes and covers their body with a cape or similar to efficiently absorb the steam.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a health device that is composed of a housing, a heating mechanism, and a cushion for supporting the body, and that can reduce the physical and mental burden when performing health practices such as mugwort steaming. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-027952 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the health device of Patent Document 1, the cushion unit that supports the body is composed of multiple linear cushions, which means that users with back or waist problems have difficulty maintaining their posture for the typical 40 minutes of use, which causes physical and mental strain. Furthermore, the health device of Patent Document 1 has the problem that the overall size must be at least larger than the user, so a large installation space must be secured for the device. Furthermore, the device uses multiple housings and cushion units, and each of these components is quite large, making it difficult to transport.

[0006] This invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a health device using a hammock that can minimize the physical and mental burden even for users with back or waist ailments when using a sauna, mugwort steaming, or similar health promotion methods (hereinafter referred to as saunas, etc.), and that can be installed in a variety of locations and is highly portable. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The health device of the present invention is characterized by comprising a net-like or woven fabric hammock body, and a sheet body that is attached to the side ends of the hammock body and suspended vertically, houses a steam generator that generates steam, and forms a storage space that retains the steam generated by the steam generator.

[0008] The health equipment of the present invention is characterized by comprising a net-like or woven fabric hammock body, and a sheet body that is attached to the side ends of the hammock body and suspended vertically, and that forms a storage space for a steam generator that generates steam.

[0009] The fitness device of the present invention is characterized by comprising a net-like or woven fabric hammock body, a sheet body that is attached to the side ends of the hammock body and suspended vertically to form a storage space, and a steam generator placed inside the storage space.

[0010] Furthermore, the health equipment of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, it is provided with a sheet that is placed above the hammock body and has holes that allow the steam generated by the steam generator to pass through. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to this invention, even users with back or waist problems can minimize the physical and mental strain when using a sauna, etc., and it is possible to provide a health device using a hammock that can be installed in a variety of locations and is highly portable. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a configuration diagram showing an internal overview of a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a side view of embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the shape of the hammock body of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram showing an example of use of embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a structural diagram of a floor sheet used in embodiment 2 of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] (Embodiment 1) As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the fitness device 100 is composed of a freestanding hammock 1 having a hammock body 10 on which a user U lies or sits, a sheet body 2 which forms a storage space S with a wall cloth 21 which is attached to the side end of the hammock 1 and hung vertically, and a quilt 22 which can cover the user U, and a steam generator 3 which is housed in the storage space S.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the hammock 1 is composed of a hammock body 10, which is the part on which the user U stands, lies down, or sits, supports 11 that suspend both ends of the hammock body 10, and a locking part 12 that connects the hammock body 10 and supports 11. The hammock body 10 is constructed by passing both ends of a rectangular net or woven fabric made by weaving hemp string or synthetic resin string through holes formed at regular intervals in a long, thin holding material 13, converging the ends of the net or fabric that extend beyond the holding material 13, and attaching a ring-shaped locking part 12 to the converging part.

[0015] Any means can be used to hold the hammock body 10 to the holding material 13 without narrowing the width of the hammock body 10 in the short direction, even if it does not pass through the holes in the holding material 13. The holding material 13 is made of synthetic resin or wood, making it lightweight and easy to carry.

[0016] The dimensions of the hammock body 10 can be selected appropriately to suit the body type of the user U, such as for adults, children, or foreigners. For example, the dimensions for a Japanese adult are approximately 1800 mm in length between the retaining members 13, 800 mm in width, and 450 mm in length from the retaining members 13 to the locking portion 12.

[0017] As shown in Figures 4(a) to (c), the shape of the hammock body 10 can be a square with sides of approximately equal length (Figure 4(a)), a polygonal shape such as a triangle, pentagon, or hexagon (Figure 4(b)), or a circle, including an ellipse (Figure 4(c)).

[0018] The support 11 is preferably configured to be able to assemble and disassemble multiple pipes. For example, it is made up of two straight bottom portions 14, four rising portions 15, and two connecting portions 16 connecting the rising portions, and these can be assembled and disassembled freely.

[0019] The pipe is made of metal, synthetic resin, or wood, which provides excellent portability. The connecting portion 16 is also formed with an attachment portion 17 to which the locking portion 12 for attaching the main body can be attached.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the seat body 2 is composed of a wall cloth 21 that is attached to the side end of the hammock body 10 and hung vertically, and a hanging cloth 22 that is placed at the upper opening of the space surrounded by the wall cloth 21.

[0021] The wall cloth 21 is attached to each side end of the hammock body 10 and suspended vertically, thereby forming the side surfaces of the storage space S. The drape cloth 22 is placed above the hammock body 10, i.e., at the upper opening of the space surrounded by the wall cloth 21, thereby forming the top surface of the storage space S. The bottom surface of the storage space S is the floor or ground surface of the location where the fitness device 100 is installed.

[0022] The wall cloth 21 is rectangular and is attached to the longitudinal side ends or lateral side ends of the hammock body 10 or to the retaining material 13, and is hung vertically from the floor. The interior formed by the wall cloth 21 and the hanging cloth 22 is a storage space S that houses the steam generator 3 (described later) and retains the steam generated by the steam generator 3.

[0023] For example, the wall cloths 21 are formed into the sides of the storage space S by a total of four pieces: two pieces that are fastened and hung from the longitudinal side ends of the hammock body 10, and two pieces that are fastened and hung from the short side ends.

[0024] There is no limit to the number of wall cloths 21 that can be used as long as they can form the storage space S. For example, if the hammock body 10 is circular or the like, it may be configured with one large piece of wall cloth 21 that covers the bottom of the hammock body 10 and forms the storage space S. Also, if the hammock body 10 is polygonal or the like, it may be configured to form the storage space S by combining multiple small wall cloths 21.

[0025] The material of the wall cloth 21 can be selected from synthetic resin, linen, cotton, silk, etc. For example, if the wall cloth 21 is in the form of a sheet made of synthetic resin, it is preferable because it has excellent waterproofing properties and can efficiently keep the steam from the container 31 inside the storage space S. On the other hand, if the wall cloth 21 is in the form of a woven fabric made of synthetic resin, linen, cotton, or silk, it has a certain degree of breathability, so it can be used while allowing steam inside the storage space S to be appropriately released.

[0026] The blanket 22 is formed in a rectangular shape that can cover the user U lying on the hammock body 10. By using the blanket 22, the user U can be efficiently exposed to the steam from the container 31, and can enjoy more of the health-promoting effects of a sauna, etc.

[0027] The material of the duvet 22 can be selected from synthetic resin, linen, cotton, silk, etc. For example, if the duvet 22 is in the form of a sheet made of synthetic resin, it is preferable because it has excellent waterproofing properties and can efficiently keep the steam from the container 31 inside the storage space S. On the other hand, if the duvet 22 is in the form of a woven fabric made of synthetic resin, linen, cotton, or silk, it has a certain degree of breathability, so it can be used while allowing steam inside the storage space S to be appropriately released.

[0028] The materials for the wall cloth 21 and the quilt 22 can be used together or in any combination as desired. That is, a waterproof sheet-like material is used for the wall cloth 21, and a breathable woven fabric is used for the quilt 22. Alternatively, by using the reverse combination, the user U can adjust the amount of steam, the strength of the steam, how the steam hits them, etc. as desired.

[0029] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the steam generator 3 is composed of a container 31 that contains water or the like that will generate steam, and a heater 32 that is placed below the container 31 and heats the container 31 by an electromagnetic heating method or the like. The container 31 is placed above the heater 32 and is not particularly limited as long as it can contain and heat water and herbs, etc., but it is preferable to use a pot, for example. Other options include a bowl, bucket, etc.

[0030] The container 31 contains water or hot spring water alone, or a heated content 33 containing medicinal ingredients such as water combined with herbs, mugwort, medicinal plants, or aromatic oils. The heated content 33 can be selected as desired by the user U, and the health-promoting effects of the present invention can be achieved regardless of what is contained inside.

[0031] The heater 32 is disposed below the container 31. As long as it can heat the container 31, there are no particular limitations on the heating method, such as an electromagnetic induction heating method, an electric heating method, or a gas heating method. For example, it is preferable to use an electromagnetic induction heater because it does not generate flames during heating and is easy to install. Alternatively, an electric stove or a gas stove can also be selected.

[0032] The health tool 100 may be configured using a plurality of steam generators 3 (not shown). This configuration makes it possible to increase the amount of steam from the container 31 or to use a combination of different contents 33 to be heated.

[0033] In the fitness tool 100, the steam generator 3 is not limited to the above as long as it can generate steam. For example, it may be a device (not shown) that generates steam by pouring water or the like onto heated stones, as is commonly used in saunas.

[0034] Furthermore, in the fitness tool 100, the steam generator 3 may be disposed outside the accommodation space S (not shown). That is, the steam generator 3 is disposed outside the accommodation space S, and the generated steam is sent into the accommodation space S using a hose or the like. With this method, even if a flame-generating method such as a bonfire or a gas stove is used for the heater 32, the risk of the sheet body 2 or the like burning can be avoided.

[0035] In a method of using the fitness device 100 (Method 1), the user U first assembles the hammock 1 according to a predetermined procedure. Next, four wall cloths 21 of the sheet body 2 are hung, two from the longitudinal side ends of the hammock body 10 and two from the holding members 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the wall cloths 21 are arranged so that there are no gaps between the bottom end of each wall cloth 21 and the floor. The user U then places the steam generator 3 in the storage space S formed by the wall cloths 21 and heats the container 31 containing the heated contents 33. The user U then lies down on the hammock body 10, drapes the blanket 22 over himself, and enjoys a sauna or similar experience.

[0036] After using the fitness tool 100, the user U removes the steam generator 3, folds the sheet body 2, and disassembles the hammock 1 according to a predetermined procedure. For example, if a bag or the like capable of storing the fitness tool 100 is prepared, the user U can carry the entire fitness tool 100 by himself.

[0037] As shown in Figure 5, another method (usage method 2) of using the fitness device 100 involves directly fixing and suspending the hammock body 10 to a room ceiling, pillar, or tree (hereinafter referred to as the ceiling, etc. P) without using the support 11. In this case, the user U fastens the fastening parts 12 at both ends of the hammock body 10 to the mounting parts 17 that have been previously placed on the room ceiling, etc. P, and then, as in the above-mentioned usage method 1, positions the seat body 2 and steam generator 3 and enjoys a sauna, etc. In the case of usage method 2, the user U's posture when enjoying a sauna, etc., is, for example, a seated position with the head and feet aligned longitudinally of the hammock body 10.

[0038] As described above, with this fitness tool 100, the relaxation and stress-reducing effects of the hammock allow the user to enjoy the health-promoting effects of a sauna or the like while minimizing the mental burden. Furthermore, since the user's weight is evenly distributed on the hammock, even users with back or waist problems can enjoy the health-promoting effects of sauna use while minimizing the physical strain on them. Furthermore, the hammock 1 constituting the fitness tool 100 can be assembled and disassembled, and the sheet body 2 can be folded. In this respect, the fitness tool 100 is compact and highly portable, so that it can be carried by one person.

[0039] (Embodiment 2) As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the fitness tool 200 is composed of a hammock 1, a seat body 2, a steam generator 3, and a sheet 4 placed above the hammock body 10 and below the coverlet 22. The fitness tool 200 and the fitness tool 100 according to the first embodiment differ only in the sheet 4, and therefore, a description of the other common components will be omitted.

[0040] 6, the sheet 4 is placed above the hammock body 10 and below the quilt 22. In other words, the sheet 4 is placed between the hammock body 10 and the quilt 22 and below the user U.

[0041] The base sheet 4 is rectangular in shape to correspond to the hammock body 10, and is provided with three holes 42 and a flap 43. For example, the holes 42 are provided in positions that correspond to the waist, back, head, and legs of the user U when lying on the hammock body 10. The number and positions of the holes 42 can be selected arbitrarily, and multiple base sheets 4 with holes 42 provided in different numbers or positions may be used.

[0042] The material of the sheet 4 can be selected from synthetic resin, linen, cotton, silk, etc. For example, if the sheet 4 is in the form of a sheet made of synthetic resin, it has excellent waterproofing properties, and can efficiently keep the steam from the container 31 inside the storage space S, and can allow the steam to pass only through the holes 42 provided in the sheet 4. This is preferable because it allows the steam to be accurately applied to the area desired by the user U. On the other hand, if the sheet 4 is made of synthetic resin or woven fabric made of hemp, cotton, or silk, it has a certain degree of breathability, so it is possible to adjust the amount of steam by placing holes 42 in areas where more steam is desired and allowing other areas to receive less steam.

[0043] Furthermore, the materials for the wall cloth 21, the quilt 22, and the sheet 4 can be used in any combination, or in any desired combination. That is, by using a waterproof sheet material for the wall cloth 21 and the sheet 4 and a breathable woven fabric material for the quilt 22, or by using other combinations, the user U can adjust the amount and strength of the steam, how the steam hits, and the part of the body that the steam hits, as desired.

[0044] The flap 43 is formed in a square shape that can cover the hole 42, and at least one side of the flap 43 is fixed to the floor sheet 4. This allows the user U to appropriately select between a closed state in which the hole 42 is covered by the flap 43 (a state in which steam from the container does not pass through), and an open state in which the hole 42 is not covered by the flap 43 (a state in which steam from the container passes through). The method of fixing the flap 43 may be any method that does not change the open / closed state of the hole 42 while using a sauna or the like, and for example, each side of the flap 43 and the floor sheet 4 may be fixed with a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0045] After assembling the hammock, the user U places the sheet 4 on the hammock body 10. Then, by operating the flap 43, the opening and closing state of the hole 42 is adjusted appropriately, the user lies down on the sheet 4, and drapes the blanket 22 over himself or herself to enjoy a sauna or the like.

[0046] As described above, according to the fitness tool 200, the user U can apply steam from the container 31 precisely to a desired part of the body by appropriately selecting the position and open / close state of the hole 42.

[0047] In addition, while the above example assumes that the user U is using the sauna alone, the present invention can also be used in situations where a massage therapist and a massage recipient are both using the facility. In this case, the weight of the massage recipient is evenly distributed in the hammock, preventing unnecessary strain on the massage recipient and allowing the massage recipient to enjoy the benefits of the massage more efficiently. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1. Hammock 2 Sheet body 3 Steam generator 4 Floor mats 10 Hammock body 11 Supports 12 Locking part 13 Retaining material 21 Wall cloth 22 Duvet 31 Container 32 Heater 33 Objects to be heated 42 holes 43 Flap 100 Health appliance according to embodiment 1 200 Health equipment according to embodiment 2 U User S Storage space P Ceiling etc.

Claims

1. A net-like or woven hammock body; A sheet body that is attached to the side end of the hammock body and suspended vertically, houses a steam generating device that generates steam, and forms a storage space that retains the steam generated from the steam generating device; A health device characterized by comprising:

2. A net-like or woven hammock body; A sheet body that is attached to the side end of the hammock body and suspended vertically, and forms an accommodation space for accommodating a steam generating device that generates steam; A health device characterized by comprising:

3. A net-like or woven hammock body; A sheet body that is attached to the side end of the hammock body and suspended vertically to form a storage space; a steam generating device disposed inside the accommodation space; A health device characterized by comprising:

4. 4. The fitness tool according to claim 1, further comprising a sheet disposed above the hammock body and having holes through which the steam generated by the steam generating device passes.

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