Health equipment

Abstract

To provide a health appliance which is used by pressing it against the body of a user, can be used repeatedly or for a long period of time by keeping it in a good sanitary state after use, and is suitable for both so-called warm-sensation massage and cool-sensation massage. [Solution] The health device 100 comprises a cloth-like main body 1 made of woven or nonwoven fabric, and an inner content 3 wrapped in the main body and consisting of at least one of natural stone beads, artificial stone beads, synthetic resin spheres, or glass spheres.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a health device that is used by pressing it against the user's body. [Background technology]

[0002] Herbal balls are well known as health devices that are heated and pressed against the user's body. Herbal balls are balls made by wrapping dried herbs in cloth, heating them in a steamer, and pressing them against the desired part of the user's body. In this case, the entire herbal ball is generally wetted with water before use.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a heating device that uses herbs, is palm-sized, and can be easily used by the user to warm their own body, and can be used for exercises such as gripping and strengthening or weakening the grip. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3232043 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the heating device of Patent Document 1 uses herbs as the filling material, as with conventional herb balls, as well as sawdust and dried beans. As a result, moisture from wetting the heating device and moisture from the heated contents remains inside the heating device for a long time after use. This makes the heating device prone to spoilage and unsanitary, making it necessary to remake the heating device each time it is used. Therefore, there is a problem in that the heating device cannot be used repeatedly or for long periods of time.

[0006] Furthermore, conventional herbal balls and the heating device of Patent Document 1 are generally used after heating them themselves, and are suitable for so-called heat-type massages, etc. However, in recent years, so-called cool-type massages have been performed in which health devices are cooled in refrigerators or the like and pressed against the user's body, but conventional herbal balls, etc., have the problem that they are not suitable for cool-type massages because the contents are dried herbs, etc.

[0007] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a health device that is pressed against the user's body and can be used repeatedly or for a long period of time by maintaining good hygiene after use.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a health device that is used by pressing it against the user's body and is suitable for both so-called warm massage and cool massage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The health device of the present invention is characterized by comprising a cloth-like body made of woven or nonwoven fabric, and a content wrapped in the body and consisting of at least one of natural stone balls, artificial stone balls, synthetic resin balls, or glass balls.

[0010] The health appliance according to the present invention is characterized in that the main body is bag-shaped.

[0011] Furthermore, the health appliance according to the present invention is characterized in that the main body is in the form of a net or mesh. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, by keeping the health equipment in a good sanitary condition after use, it can be used repeatedly or for a long period of time. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the user can use a health device that is suitable for both so-called hot massage and cold massage. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is an external view of a fitness device according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a fitness device according to the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing a procedure for producing a fitness device according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating examples of shape changes of the fitness device according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is a structural diagram showing a modified example of the main body of the fitness device according to the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the health device 100 is composed of a main body 1 made of a cloth-like material made of woven or nonwoven fabric and large enough to encase the contents 3, a binding device 2 for binding the corners C of the main body 1, and the contents 3 made of natural stone or the like enclosed inside the main body 1.

[0015] As shown in Figure 3, the main body 1 is a piece of cloth large enough to encase at least two or more contents 3 (described below). The main body 1 is a cloth-like body made of woven or nonwoven fabric, and can be made of cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fibers, or the like. Furthermore, by using a material that can withstand a certain range of temperatures, it can be used for both hot and cold massages. For example, a material that can withstand temperatures between -5°C and 120°C is preferable.

[0016] The shape of the main body 1 need only be such that it can encase the contents 3, and it can be a polygon such as a square, triangle, or pentagon, or a circle. For example, a roughly square main body 1 is preferable because it allows the contents 3 to be easily enclosed by binding the four corners C with binding devices 2, which will be described later.

[0017] The health device 100 is made to fit the size of the hand of the user or practitioner (hereinafter referred to as "user, etc.") and the part of the body to be pressed against, so the size and shape of the main body 1 is, for example, a roughly square cloth-like body with one side measuring 100 mm or more and 300 mm or less.

[0018] The fabric of the main body 1 may also be sewn into a general bag shape. The method of making the bag may be a general one and is not particularly limited. This configuration makes it easier to wrap the contents 3 inside the main body 1.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the tie 2 is a string made of cotton, linen, silk, or synthetic fiber. It is sufficient that the tie 2 is long enough to overlap and tie the corners C of the main body 1. As shown in Figure 1, by using the tie 2 to tie the main body 1 by wrapping it in a spiral shape of a certain length, the tied part functions as a grip part G when using the fitness device 100.

[0020] As mentioned above, there are no particular restrictions on the length or thickness of the binding device 2 as long as the fitness device 100 can be made to fit the hand size of the user, etc., but for example, the length is between 200 mm and 300 mm, and the thickness is between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0021] Furthermore, besides string-like fasteners, general hook-and-loop fasteners can be used for the fastener 2. Even when a hook-and-loop fastener is used, the method of overlapping and fastening each corner C of the main body 1 is the same as that of the string-like fastener 2. This configuration makes it easier for users who have difficulty with delicate work to assemble the fitness device 100.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 3, the contents 3 can be natural stones with a diameter of approximately 5 mm to 50 mm and rounded corners (hereinafter referred to as "natural stone balls"), artificial stones with a diameter of approximately 5 mm to 50 mm and rounded corners (hereinafter referred to as "artificial stone balls"), synthetic resin balls, or glass balls (hereinafter referred to as "natural stones, etc."). The first selection criterion for the contents 3 is that they do not absorb moisture when the fitness device 100 is wet, or that they absorb only a very small amount of moisture. Because the contents 3 have this characteristic, they can dry out moisture in a short time when the fitness device 100 is in use, thereby maintaining a hygienic state that is less susceptible to spoilage.

[0023] The second selection criterion for Content 3 is that it can be used for both hot and cold massages. Specifically, it must be able to withstand temperatures between -5°C and 120°C without deterioration, and must be able to retain heat and cold for a certain period of time. Any material other than natural stone can be used as the material for Content 3 as long as it meets the above two selection criteria.

[0024] The shape of the contents 3 is preferably, for example, a rounded shape including a sphere, circle, or ellipse for natural stones, a rounded shape including a sphere, circle, or ellipse for artificial stones, a sphere made of synthetic resin, or a sphere, circle, or ellipse for glass beads. The material used for the contents 3 is, for example, marble, basalt, artificial marble, decorative plastic beads, highly elastic silicone rubber balls, or glass beads.

[0025] The size of each material of the content 3 is selected according to the size of the user's hand or the part of the body to be pressed against, for example, a diameter of 5 mm to 50 mm.

[0026] Furthermore, the number of contents 3 enclosed in the main body 1 is at least two. For example, a range of 10 to 30 is preferable. When a user or the like presses the health tool 100 against the skin surface for a massage, the appropriate contact area is determined depending on the part of the body being pressed. With this configuration, the health tool 100 can change the position of each material of the contents 3 inside the main body 1, and the user can use the health tool 100 by appropriately changing the shape of the health tool 100 to suit the part being pressed. This allows the shape of the health tool 100 to be changed to provide an appropriate contact area, thereby enabling the user to enjoy a greater massage effect.

[0027] A method of using the fitness tool 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. To perform a warm-feeling massage, the user first unfolds the main body 1 and places multiple desired contents 3 near its center ( FIG. 3(a) ). The corners C of the main body 1 are then overlapped and tied with a tie 2 to form a bag ( FIG. 3(b) ), creating the fitness device 100 ( FIG. 3(c) ). Next, the fitness device 100 is immersed in water and heated to approximately 60°C in a steamer. The user then presses the heated fitness device 100 against a desired part of their body. Since the contents 3 are composed of multiple natural stones, the user can change the shape of the fitness device 100 from its initial, roughly spherical shape ( FIG. 4(a) ) to an oval shape ( FIG. 4(b) ), or another shape suitable for the part to be pressed. After using the fitness device 100, the user hangs it on a hanger or similar to dry it. The constant heat retention of the contents 3 allows the user to perform a warm-feeling massage as desired during the massage. Furthermore, since the contents 3 have the characteristic of being difficult to absorb moisture, they are difficult to spoil even if they are dried for a short time after use, and can be kept in a hygienic state.

[0028] When performing a cooling massage, the user prepares the fitness tool 100 and then leaves it in a refrigerator for a certain period of time. The fitness tool 100 is cooled to about 10°C, and the user presses the cooled fitness tool 100 against a desired part of their body. The subsequent shape change and drying method of the fitness tool 100 are the same as those for the warming massage described above.

[0029] As described above, according to the fitness device 100 of the present invention, the contents 3 have the characteristic of not absorbing moisture when the fitness device 100 is wet, or have the characteristic of absorbing only a very small amount of moisture, so that even if it dries for a short time after use, it can remain in a hygienic state where it is resistant to spoilage. This allows the user to use the fitness device 100 repeatedly or for a long period of time.

[0030] Furthermore, since the contents 3 can withstand temperatures between -5°C and 120°C without deterioration, and have the ability to retain heat and cold for a certain period of time, the user can appropriately enjoy either a warm massage or a cool massage, depending on their preference.

[0031] Furthermore, since the contents 3 are made up of two or more natural stones, etc., it is possible to change the position of each material of the contents 3 inside the main body 1, and the user can use the health device 100 by changing its shape as needed to suit the part of the body that the user is pressing against. This allows the shape of the health device 100 to be changed so that the contact area between the user's skin surface and the health device 100 is appropriate, allowing the user to enjoy a greater massage effect.

[0032] Although the above describes an example of the implementation of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in Figure 5, if the main body 1 is made of a thin, light, transparent plain-woven mesh or net-like fabric such as organza material, the contents 3 can be seen from the outside, and a health device 100 that evokes a beautiful appearance can be provided by combining beads or glass balls.

[0033] The health tool 100 can be heated using a steamer or a microwave oven, or, for example, by submerging the health tool 100 in a container filled with hot water when used outdoors. The fitness tool 100 can be cooled by placing it in a refrigerator or freezer for a certain period of time, or by placing it in a container filled with ice water if it is to be used outdoors. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1 Main unit 2 Binding tool 3 Contents 100 health equipment C Corner of the body G. Grip of health equipment

Claims

1. a main body of a fabric-like material made of woven fabric or nonwoven fabric; The health device is characterized by comprising a content enclosed in the main body and made up of at least one of a natural stone ball, an artificial stone ball, a synthetic resin ball, or a glass ball.

2. 2. The health tool according to claim 1, wherein the main body is bag-shaped.

3. 3. The health tool according to claim 1, wherein the main body is in the form of a net or mesh.

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