Air Stretch Exercise Device

Abstract

To provide an air stretch exercise device for performing stretch exercise in which a jaw part side of the user's head is lifted in a state that the user is lying with his or her head placed on a pillow part, and stretched with respect to the parts to be treated such as the user's neck and shoulder.SOLUTION: An air stretch exercise device of the present invention includes: a pillow part 2 on which the head H of a user U can be placed; a first air bag 3 connected to the pillow part 2, which is attached to the neck N of the user U for executing stretch exercise for the head H to the neck N, and an air pump 8 disposed in the pillow part 2 for supplying air to the first air bag 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an air stretching exercise device that can be placed on a substantially horizontal surface such as a floor or a bed, allowing the user to perform stretching exercises while lying on their back. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, people have fewer opportunities to move their bodies and often remain in the same position for long periods of time. As a result, the muscles and tendons of the body often become contracted and stiff. Devices that can perform stretching exercises on such bodies (treatment areas) are commercially available. Patent Document 1, for example, discloses an exercise machine that can perform stretching exercises on treatment areas such as the back from the shoulders to the waist and the buttocks. The stretching exercise machine in Patent Document 1 is a seat-type machine in which the user lies supine on the seat and stretches the back, buttocks, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7054919 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The device disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows sufficient stretching exercises for the back, including the shoulders, back, and waist, as well as the buttocks, and can provide a high stretching effect.

[0005] In recent years, it is common for people to maintain a hunched posture for long periods of time when using smartphones, tablets, or doing office work using computers. In this type of forward-tilted posture, the weight of the head places stress on the neck and shoulders, causing symptoms such as stiffness in the neck and shoulders and a stiff neck.

[0006] For these reasons, there is a demand for a device that can perform stretching exercises on areas to be treated, such as the back, lower back, and buttocks, as well as on the neck and shoulders. In other words, there is a demand for a device that can perform stretching exercises on various areas, not just on areas to be treated, such as the back and lower back, as with conventional devices.

[0007] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide an air stretching exercise device that allows the user to lie supine with the head placed on a pillow, lifting the chin side of the head and performing stretching exercises to stretch the treatment areas such as the neck and shoulders. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical means.

[0009] The air stretching exercise device of the present invention is characterized by comprising a pillow portion on which the user's head can be placed, a first airbag connected to the pillow portion and attached to the user's neck to perform a stretching exercise from the head to the neck, and an air pump disposed on the pillow portion to supply air to the first airbag.

[0010] Preferably, the first airbag has a U-shaped cutout at its front end into which the neck of the user can be inserted.

[0011] Preferably, the first airbag has a size and flexibility large enough to accommodate the user's head, and is configured to be connected to the pillow portion and to be placed over the pillow portion from above.

[0012] Preferably, when the first airbag is inflated by air supplied from the air pump with the user's head placed on the pillow and the neck inserted into the cutout, the inflation of the first airbag and the cutout catching on the chin lift the chin side of the head, pulling the head towards the rear of the pillow and performing a stretching exercise that stretches the neck.

[0013] Preferably, the pillow is provided with a second airbag that is positioned opposite the first airbag and that inflates when driven by the air pump to stretch the back of the user's head and neck.

[0014] Preferably, the second airbag cooperates with the inflation of the first airbag, and when it is inflated by air supplied from the air pump, it lifts the neck from below, and the inflation of the first airbag lifts the chin side of the head, pulling the head toward the rear of the pillow and performing a stretching exercise that stretches the neck.

[0015] Preferably, the pillow has a seat portion connected to the front side of the pillow portion, on which the user can lie back.

[0016] Preferably, the air stretching exercise device is provided with a third air bag for stretching the treatment area of ​​the user. More preferably, the air stretching exercise device of the present invention comprises a pillow section on which the user's head can be placed, a first airbag connected to the pillow section and attached to the user's neck to perform a stretching exercise from the head to the neck, and an air pump disposed on the pillow section to supply air to the first airbag, wherein the front end of the first airbag has a U-shaped cutout into which the user's neck can be inserted, and the first airbag is wide enough and flexible enough for the user's head to be placed on, and is configured to be connected to the pillow section and to be placed over the pillow section from above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, the user can lie supine with the head resting on the pillow and lift the chin side of the head to perform stretching exercises that stretch the areas to be treated, such as the neck and shoulders. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic overview of the air stretching exercise device of the present invention, illustrating a state in which the first airbag is placed in the pillow section. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an air stretching exercise device of the present invention, showing the state in which the first airbag has been removed from the pillow section. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the pillow section provided in the air stretching exercise device. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a side view showing how the air stretching exercise device of the present invention is used, showing the state before the first airbag is inflated. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a side view showing how the air stretching exercise device of the present invention is used, with the first airbag inflated. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a side view showing how the air stretching exercise device of the present invention is used, with the first airbag and the second airbag inflated. [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view showing how the air stretching exercise device of the present invention is used. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] An embodiment of an air stretching exercise device 1 according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is an example of a specific embodiment of the present invention, and the configuration of the present invention is not limited to this specific example. In addition, for ease of viewing, some components have been omitted and the drawings have been drawn using virtual lines.

[0020] In explaining this embodiment, the directions of the sheet-type air stretch exercise device 1 are defined as follows for the sake of convenience.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the longitudinal direction of the sheet-type air stretch exercise device 1, the side of the pillow 2 is the "rear side" of the device, and the end side of the sheet 5, opposite the pillow 2, is the "front side" of the device. Also, as shown in Figures 4 to 7, when a user U lies on their back on the sheet-type air stretch exercise device 1, the direction in which the user U looks up (towards the ceiling) is the "upper side" of the air stretch exercise device 1. The left and right directions of the air stretch exercise device 1 are as shown in the drawings.

[0022] 1 to 7 show the configuration and usage of an air stretching exercise device 1 according to the present invention.

[0023] 1 to 7, the sheet-type air stretching exercise device 1 of this embodiment can be placed on a flat surface such as a floor F or a bed, and applies a stretching motion to treatment areas such as the scapulae (below the shoulders S), back K, lumbar region W, buttocks D, or lower limbs of a supine user U. In addition, the air stretching exercise device 1 of this embodiment can apply a stretching motion to the treatment areas from the neck N to the shoulders S of the user U.

[0024] The air stretching exercise device 1 of this embodiment comprises a pillow section 2 on which the head H of a user U lying on his / her back can be placed, a first airbag 3 connected to the rear side of the pillow section 2 and stretching the head H to the neck N of the user U, a drive mechanism 4 (an air pump that supplies air to the first airbag 3) stored inside the pillow section 2 and driving the first airbag 3, and a front airbag 5 (an air pump that supplies air to the first airbag 3) in front of the pillow section 2. and a seat portion 5 connected to the side on which the user U can lie supine.

[0025] To give an example of the size of the air stretch exercise device 1 of this embodiment, when unfolded, the left-right length (width) of the seat portion 5 is slightly larger than the shoulder width of the user U. Furthermore, when unfolded, the length in the front-to-back direction of this air stretch exercise device 1 corresponds roughly to the length from the head H of the user U, through the back K and waist W, to the buttocks D. In other words, the air stretch exercise device 1 is large enough to accommodate the upper body B.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1, 3, etc., the pillow section 2 is capable of supporting the head H of a user U lying on their back on the seat section 5. The upper surface of the pillow section 2 may have, for example, a rounded shape or a flat shape. The lower surface of the pillow section 2 is made to be a substantially horizontal plane so that the pillow section 2 can be placed on a flat surface such as the floor F.

[0027] The pillow section 2 has a case body 6 (storage body), which is a member that is long in the left-right direction. The case body 6 is a housing that is hollow inside and long in the left-right direction. A space of a predetermined size is formed inside the case body 6, and a drive mechanism 4 that drives the first airbag 3 is stored therein.

[0028] The case body 6 is cylindrical and divided into two halves, an upper part and an lower part. In other words, the case body 6 has an upper cylindrical body with a semicircular cross section, and the opening side of the lower cylindrical body is overlapped with the opening side facing each other, forming a space inside. The lower surface of the case body 6 is flatly cut out, giving it a shape that protrudes forward. This allows the pillow section 2 to be placed on a flat surface such as the floor F.

[0029] The entire outer periphery of the case body 6 is covered with a cushion member 7. In particular, a soft cushion member 7 is disposed on the upper surface side of the case body 6 that comes into contact with the head H. The case body 6 of this embodiment is a cylindrical member that is long in the left-right direction. Note that the shape of the pillow part 2 (case body 6) is not limited to the shape exemplified in this embodiment.

[0030] When the user U sits down on the seat portion 5 and stretches his / her legs, the pillow portion 2 comes into contact with the buttocks D and serves as a stopper member to prevent backward movement.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 3, the pillow part 2 contains an air pump 8 (compressor) that constitutes the drive mechanism 4, a first air hose 9a that guides air sent out from the air pump 8 to the first airbag 3, a first connector 10a that connects the first air hose 9a to the first airbag 3, an electromagnetic valve 11 that controls the amount of air supplied to the first airbag 3, and a control part 12 that controls this electromagnetic valve 11.

[0032] An opening 13 that opens toward the front is formed in the lower part of the pillow part 2 (case body 6). The opening 13 puts the inside and outside of the pillow part 2 in communication. The opening 13 is provided so as to protrude toward the front from the lower part of the case body 6 in a side view. This opening 13 is a rectangular opening that is long in the left-right direction, and the rear side (base end side) of the seat part 5 is connected to it.

[0033] Furthermore, a flat mounting surface 14 is provided within the opening 13, and the air hose 9 and connector 10 that constitute the drive mechanism 4 are disposed on the mounting surface 14. The connector 10 and air hose 9 that constitute the drive mechanism 4 are disposed within the case body 6 inside the opening 13, so that they are not exposed to the outside through the opening 13. This prevents the connector 10, air hose 9, etc. from becoming entangled or pinched and breaking when the flexible sheet part 5 is wrapped around the outer periphery of the pillow part 2 and fastened in place.

[0034] 1 to 7, a first airbag 3 is connected to the rear side of the lower part of the pillow part 2 (case body 6). The first airbag 3 is attached to the neck N of the user U, and when inflated, causes a stretching motion that pulls and stretches the head H and neck N in the height direction.

[0035] The first airbag 3 has a size and flexibility large enough to accommodate the head H of the user U. To give an example of the size of the first airbag 3 of this embodiment, the length (width) in the left-right direction of the first airbag 3 when unfolded is approximately the same as the shoulder width of the user U. Furthermore, the length in the front-rear direction of the first airbag 3 when unfolded corresponds to approximately the length from the head H to the neck N of the user U. In other words, the first airbag 3 has a size large enough to accommodate the entire head H. It is something that we possess.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1, 7, etc., a U-shaped cutout 15 is provided at the front end of the first airbag 3, into which the neck N of the user U can be inserted. The cutout 15 is formed by cutting out the center of the front end of the first airbag 3 rearward in a U-shape in a plan view. The cutout 15 is sized to surround the neck N of the user U. In other words, the diameter of the cutout 15 is larger than the thickness of the neck N. The cutout 15 also has an open front end so that the neck N can be attached and detached. In other words, the first airbag 3 having the cutout 15 is shaped like a neck pillow.

[0037] 1, 7, etc., the first airbag 3 is configured to be connected to the rear side of the pillow part 2 and to be placed over the pillow part 2 from above. That is, the first airbag 3 is switchable between a state in which the first airbag 3 is used as shown in FIGS. 1, 7, etc., and a state in which the first airbag 3 is not used as shown in FIG. 2 and a second airbag 16, which will be described later, is used.

[0038] For example, the "first state" shown in Figures 1, 7, etc. is a state in which a user U lies face up on the seat portion 5, inserts the neck portion N into the cutout portion 15, places the head H on the first airbag 3, and places the head H on the pillow portion 2 via the first airbag 3, and uses the first airbag 3.

[0039] The "second state" shown in Figure 2 is a state in which the user U lies face up on the seat 5, flips up the first airbag 3 to remove it from the pillow 2, places the head H on the pillow 2, and uses the second airbag 16 described below.

[0040] The first airbag 3 has a structure in which air-impermeable fabric bodies are arranged above and below, and their peripheries are joined airtightly by welding or the like (welded structure). The first airbag 3 is formed to be able to store pressurized air from the air pump 8 and is formed to be freely inflatable and deflated so as to be able to inflate greatly. The first airbag 3 may be a bag body having a rectangular shape that is long in the front-to-rear direction in a plan view, as in this embodiment. The first airbag 3 may also be a bag body having a shape such as an ellipse. The first airbag 3 is configured to be able to inflate and deflate independently of the second airbag 16 and the third airbag 17, which will be described later.

[0041] A first connector 10a is attached to the first airbag 3. A first air hose 9a is connected to the first connector 10a. Air from the air pump 8 passes through the first air hose 9a and the first connector 10a, supplying air to inflate the first airbag 3.

[0042] As the first airbag 3 inflates upward, the head H (toward the chin J) of the user U placed on the first airbag 3 is pulled upward, stretching the neck N (nape of the neck), effectively providing a stretching exercise to the neck N and shoulders S.

[0043] That is, when the first airbag 3 is inflated by air supplied from the air pump 8 with the user U's head H placed on the pillow part 2 and the neck part N inserted into the cutout part 15, the inflation action of the first airbag 3 and the cutout part 15 catching on the chin part J lifts the chin part J side of the head H, pulling the head H towards the rear side of the pillow part 2 and performing an effective stretching exercise that stretches the neck part N.

[0044] 1 to 6, in this embodiment, a second airbag 16 is provided in the upper center of the pillow part 2. This second airbag 16 is disposed in a position facing the first airbag 3 of the pillow part 2, and when inflated by driving the air pump 8, lifts the back of the head Hb to the back of the neck N of the user U placed on the second airbag 16, thereby stretching the back of the head Hb to the back of the neck N and causing a stretching exercise.

[0045] The second airbag 16 has a structure in which air-impermeable fabric bodies are arranged above and below, and the peripheries are joined in an airtight state by welding or the like (welded structure). The second airbag 16 is formed so as to be able to store pressurized air from the air pump 8, and is formed so as to be freely inflatable and deflate so as to be able to inflate greatly. The second airbag 16 may be a bag body having a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction in a plan view, as in this embodiment. Alternatively, the second airbag 16 may be a bag body having a shape such as an oval that is long in the left-right direction. The second airbag 16 is formed so as to be able to store pressurized air from the air pump 8, and is formed so as to be able to inflate and contract freely so as to be able to inflate greatly. The airbag 17 is configured to be able to inflate and deflate independently of the airbag 3 and a third airbag 17 described later.

[0046] A second connector 10b is attached to the second airbag 16. A second air hose 9b is connected to the second connector 10b. Air from the air pump 8 passes through the second air hose 9b and the second connector 10b, supplying air to inflate the second airbag 16.

[0047] As this second airbag 16 inflates upward, the head H (toward the chin J) of the user U placed on the first airbag 3 is pulled further upward together with the inflation of the first airbag 3, so that the neck N (nape of the neck) is stretched more greatly, and a more effective stretching exercise is imparted to the neck N and around the shoulders S.

[0048] That is, the second airbag 16 cooperates with the inflation of the first airbag 3, and when it is inflated by air supplied from the air pump 8, it lifts the neck N from below, and the inflation of the first airbag 3 causes the chin J side of the head H to be lifted more significantly, pulling the head H toward the rear of the pillow part 2 and performing a more effective stretching exercise that stretches the neck N.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 3, a drive mechanism 4 is housed inside the case body 6 (pillow portion 2). The drive mechanism 4 has an air pump 8 (compressor) that supplies pressurized air to inflate the first airbag 3 and the like, an air hose 9 that guides the air sent out from the air pump 8 to the airbags 3, 16, 17, and the like, a connector 10 that connects the air hose 9 to the airbags 3, 16, 17, an electromagnetic valve 11 that controls the amount of air supplied to the airbags 3, 16, 17, and a control unit 12 that controls the electromagnetic valve 11.

[0050] The air pump 8 is provided on the right side of the case body 6 and is connected to an electromagnetic valve 11 via an air hose (not shown). The air pump 8 delivers pressurized air to the electromagnetic valve 11. The electromagnetic valve 11 is provided in the center of the case body 6 and is connected to a first air hose 9a that supplies air to the first airbag 3, a second air hose 9b that supplies air to the second airbag 16, and third air hoses 9c to 9f that supply air to the third airbag 17. The electromagnetic valve 11 is controlled by a control unit 12 and switches between introducing air into the first airbag 3, the second airbag 16, the third airbag 17, etc.

[0051] The first air hose 9a is connected to a first connector 10a provided on the first airbag 3. The second air hose 9b is connected to a second connector 10b provided on the second airbag 16. The third air hoses 9c to 9f are connected to third connectors 10c to 10f provided on the third airbag 17. It is preferable to use, for example, flexible rubber tubes as the third air hoses 9c to 9f.

[0052] The first connector 10a is an L-shaped cylindrical member and is attached to the first airbag 3. The second connector 10b is a straight cylindrical member and is attached to the second airbag 16. The third connectors 10c to 10f are L-shaped cylindrical members and are attached to the third airbag 17.

[0053] The control unit 12 is provided on the right side of the case body 6. This control unit 12 has built-in programs for performing a plurality of stretching exercises, and controls the inflation of the first airbag 3, the second airbag 16, and the third airbag 17 for each program.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the air stretch exercise device 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a seat 5 that is connected to the front side of the pillow 2 and on which the user U can lie supine. The seat 5 is positioned so that it is spread out under the areas of the user U to be treated (for example, the shoulders S, back K, lumbar region W, buttocks D, etc.).

[0055] To give an example of the size of the seat 5 of this embodiment, the length (width) in the left-right direction of the seat 5 when unfolded is slightly larger than the shoulder width of the user U. Furthermore, the length in the front-to-back direction of the seat 5 when unfolded corresponds to approximately the length from the shoulders S of the user U through the back K and waist W to the buttocks D. In other words, the seat 5 is large enough to allow the upper body B to rest on it.

[0056] The seat portion 5 is provided with a third airbag 17 that stretches the treatment area of ​​the user U. The third airbag 17 is inflated to push up the treatment area (for example, the back K, the lower back W, the buttocks D, the lower limbs, etc.) of the user U on the third airbag 17, thereby providing a stretching motion to the treatment area.

[0057] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, four third airbags 17 of this embodiment are arranged in the seat portion 5. These third airbags 17 have a structure in which air-impermeable fabric bodies are arranged above and below, and the peripheries thereof are joined in an airtight state by welding or the like (welded structure).

[0058] The third airbag 17 of this embodiment includes a right rear airbag 17c arranged on the right rear side of the seat portion 5, a right front airbag 17d arranged on the right front side, a left rear airbag 17e arranged on the left rear side, and a left front airbag 17f arranged on the left front side.

[0059] The right rear airbag 17c to the left front airbag 17f are configured to be able to store pressurized air from the air pump 8 and are configured to be freely inflatable and deflatable so as to be able to inflate greatly. The right rear airbag 17c to the left front airbag 17f are bags that are long in the front-to-rear direction and may be bags that are shaped, for example, rectangular or elliptical. The right rear airbag 17c to the left front airbag 17f are configured to be able to inflate and deflate independently of each other.

[0060] The right rear airbag 17c of this embodiment is a bag body that has an elliptical shape that is long in the front-to-rear direction in a plan view, and is arranged on the right rear side of the seat part 5. The right rear airbag 17c is arranged in a position that corresponds to the right shoulder S, back K, etc. of a user U who is lying on his / her back on the seat part 5.

[0061] A right rear connector 10c is attached to the rear side (base end side) of the right rear airbag 17c. A right rear air hose 9c is connected to the right rear connector 10c. Air from the air pump 8 passes through the right rear air hose 9c and the right rear connector 10c, and is supplied to the right rear airbag 17c, causing it to inflate.

[0062] The right rear airbag 17c inflates upward from the seat 5, thereby providing stretching exercises to treatment areas such as the right shoulder S and back K of a user U lying on his / her back on the seat 5.

[0063] The right front airbag 17d of this embodiment is a bag body that is substantially circular in plan view, and is disposed on the right front side of the seat portion 5. The right front airbag 17d is disposed in a position corresponding to the lower back W and buttocks D on the right side of a user U who is lying on his back on the seat portion 5.

[0064] The right front airbag 17d is provided with an air passage 18d through which air supplied from the air pump 8 passes. The air passage 18d is provided so as to pass through the right outer side of the right rear airbag 17c.

[0065] A right front connector 10d is attached to the rear side (base end side) of the air passage 18d. A right front air hose 9d is connected to the right front connector 10d. Air from the air pump 8 passes through the right front air hose 9d and the right front connector 10d and then through the air passage 18d, and is supplied to the right front airbag 17d, causing it to inflate.

[0066] The right front airbag 17d inflates upward from the seat 5, thereby providing stretching exercises to treatment areas such as the lower back W and buttocks D on the right side of the user U lying on his / her back on the seat 5.

[0067] The left rear airbag 17e is a mirror image of the right rear airbag 17c. That is, the left rear airbag 17e and the right rear airbag 17c are bilaterally symmetrical. The left rear airbag 17e of this embodiment is disposed on the left rear side of the seat 5, and is disposed in a position corresponding to the left shoulder S, back K, etc. of a user U lying on his / her back on the seat 5.

[0068] A left rear connector 10e is attached to the rear side (base end side) of the left rear airbag 17e. A left rear air hose 9e is connected to the left rear connector 10e. Air from the air pump 8 passes through the left rear air hose 9e and the left rear connector 10e and is supplied to the left rear airbag 17e, causing it to inflate. As the left rear airbag 17e inflates upward from the seat 5, it provides stretching exercises to the treatment areas, such as the left shoulder S and back K, of a user U lying face up on the seat 5.

[0069] The left front airbag 17f is the right front airbag 17d, which is inverted and disposed to the left. That is, the left front airbag 17f and the right front airbag 17d are symmetrical. The left front airbag 17f of this embodiment is disposed on the left front side of the seat 5, and is arranged in a position corresponding to the lower back W, buttocks D, etc. on the left side of a user U lying on his / her back on the seat 5.

[0070] The left front airbag 17f is provided with an air passage 18f through which air supplied from the air pump 8 passes. The air passage 18f is provided so as to pass through the left outer side of the left rear airbag 17e.

[0071] A left front connector 10f is attached to the rear side (base end side) of the air passage 18f. A left front air hose 9f is connected to the left front connector 10f. Air from the air pump 8 passes through the left front air hose 9f and the left front connector 10f, passes through the air passage 18f, and is supplied to the left front airbag 17f, causing it to inflate. As the left front airbag 17f inflates upward from the seat 5, it applies a stretching exercise to the treatment areas, such as the lower back W and buttocks D, on the left side of the user U lying on his back on the seat 5.

[0072] The shape of the third airbags 17c to 17f is not particularly limited as long as it allows the user U lying on his back on the seat 5 to perform stretching exercises on the area to be treated.

[0073] The third airbags 17c to 17f are configured to be able to inflate and deflate independently and alternately. For example, the right rear airbag 17c and the right front airbag 17d, which are disposed on the right side of the seat 5, may be controlled to inflate and deflate together, and at the same time, the left rear airbag 17e and the left front airbag 17f, which are disposed on the left side of the seat 5, may be controlled to start inflating together.

[0074] In addition, the right rear airbag 17c and the left front airbag 17f, which are arranged in a cross direction in the seat portion 5, may be inflated together, and while they are being deflated, the right front airbag 17d and the left rear airbag 17e, which are arranged in the opposite cross direction, may also be controlled to begin inflating together.

[0075] Alternatively, the right rear airbag 17c and the left rear airbag 17e arranged on the rear side of the seat portion 5 may be inflated together, and at the same time as these airbags are deflated, the right front airbag 17d and the left front airbag 17f arranged on the front side of the seat portion 5 may be controlled to start inflating together. Note that the timing of inflation and deflation of each of the airbags 17c to 17f can also be controlled to be individually delayed or advanced. [Operation mode] Next, the operation of the air stretching exercise device 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0076] For example, the "first state" shown in Figures 1 and 4 is set. Specifically, the user U lies on his / her back on the seat 5, inserts his / her neck N into the cutout 15, places his / her head H on the first airbag 3, and places his / her head H on the pillow 2 via the first airbag 3, thereby setting the first airbag 3 into a state in which it is in use. Here, he / she operates the switch 19 provided on the upper left of the pillow 2 to drive the air pump 8 (drive mechanism 4).

[0077] As shown in Figure 5, when only the first airbag 3 is driven, pressurized air is sent from the air pump 8 to the solenoid valve 11. The pressurized air passes through the solenoid valve 11, the first air hose 9a, and the first connector 10a, and is supplied to the first airbag 3. The first airbag 3 begins to inflate.

[0078] As the first airbag 3 inflates upward, the head H (toward the chin J) of the user U placed on the first airbag 3 is pulled upward, stretching the neck N (nape of the neck), effectively providing a stretching exercise to the neck N and shoulders S.

[0079] That is, when the first airbag 3 is inflated by air supplied from the air pump 8 with the user U's head H placed on the pillow part 2 and the neck part N inserted into the cutout part 15, the inflation action of the first airbag 3 and the cutout part 15 catching on the chin part J cause the chin part J side of the head H to be lifted, pulling the head H toward the rear side of the pillow part 2 and performing a stretching exercise that effectively stretches the neck part N.

[0080] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, when the first airbag 3 and the second airbag 16 are driven, pressurized air is sent from the air pump 8 to the solenoid valve 11. The pressurized air then passes through the first air hose 9a and the first connector 10a and is supplied to the first airbag 3, causing the first airbag 3 to inflate. The pressurized air also passes through the solenoid valve 11, the second air hose 9b and the second connector 10b, and is supplied to the second airbag 16, causing the second airbag 16 to inflate.

[0081] As the second airbag 16 inflates upward, the head H (toward the chin J) of the user U placed on the first airbag 3 is pulled further upward along with the inflation of the first airbag 3, so that the neck N (nape of the neck) is stretched more greatly, and a more effective stretching exercise is imparted to the neck N and around the shoulders S.

[0082] That is, the second airbag 16 cooperates with the inflation of the first airbag 3, and when it is inflated by air supplied from the air pump 8, it lifts the neck N from below, and the inflation of the first airbag 3 also lifts the chin J side of the head H more significantly, pulling the head H more toward the rear of the pillow part 2 and performing a more effective stretching exercise that stretches the neck N. This allows the user U to select the desired stretching exercise for the treatment area, such as the neck N or shoulders S.

[0083] Additionally, when inflating the third airbag 17 of the seat 5, pressurized air is sent from the air pump 8 to the solenoid valve 11. The pressurized air passes through the solenoid valve 11, the third air hoses 9c to 9f, and the third connectors 10c to 10f, and is then supplied to the third airbags 17c to 17d. The third airbags 17c to 17d begin to inflate. As the third airbags 17c to 17d inflate upward from the seat 5, they apply stretching exercises to treatment areas such as the shoulders S, back K, lumbar W, and buttocks D of the user U lying face up on the seat 5. This allows the user U to select the desired stretching exercise for the treatment areas such as the shoulders S, back K, lumbar W, and buttocks D in addition to the neck N and shoulders S.

[0084] Furthermore, the air stretching exercise device 1 of the present invention can also be used to perform the following stretching exercises.

[0085] When the first airbag 3 and / or the second airbag 16 for the head H is inflated while the third airbag 17 for the back K is inflated, the inflation of the third airbag 17 (particularly the inflation of the right rear airbag 17c and the left rear airbag 17e) lifts the back K, causing the chest to arch and the chin J to be more raised. This action allows the sternocleidomastoid muscle (the muscle that runs from the back of the head to the collarbone) and other muscles to be stretched.

[0086] The user lies sideways on the seat 5, places the upper arm (more specifically, slightly toward the hand tip from the armpit) on the first airbag 3 or the second airbag 16 on which the head H is placed, and inflates the first airbag 3 or the second airbag 16, allowing the armpit to be stretched.

[0087] By placing the buttocks D on the third airbag 17 corresponding to the back K, placing the lower back W against the pillow 2 as a stopper, raising the upper body B by placing the elbows (or hands) on the floor F, and inflating the third airbag 17, the lower back W can be stretched. Note that it is also possible to lie on the air stretching exercise device 1 with the lower back W against the pillow 2, but if slight pain is felt, it is preferable to perform the stretching exercise with the upper body B raised.

[0088] As described above, with the air stretching exercise device 1 of the present invention, the user U can lie supine with the head H placed on the pillow portion 2, and the chin J side of the head H can be lifted to perform stretching exercises that stretch the treatment areas such as the neck N and shoulders S of the user U.

[0089] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. In particular, matters not explicitly stated in the embodiments disclosed herein, such as operating conditions, operation conditions, dimensions and weights of components, etc., do not deviate from the scope of ordinary practice by a person skilled in the art, and are matters that can be easily assumed by a person skilled in the art.

[0090] For example, the size, shape, and other configurations of the first airbag 3 and the cutout portion 15 can be changed as needed in consideration of the treatment range. Similarly, the size, shape, and other configurations of the second airbag 16 can be changed as needed in consideration of the treatment range. The configuration of the bag 16 and the third airbag 17, such as its arrangement and shape, the rhythm of inflation and deflation, and the order of inflation can be changed as appropriate in consideration of the treatment area. The third airbag 17 can be a single piece that fits within the seat portion 5. The third airbag 17 can also be provided without an upper cloth and placed on the top surface of the seat portion 5. In other words, the configuration of the air stretch exercise device 1 can be changed as appropriate in consideration of the treatment area. [Explanation of symbols]

[0091] 1. Air stretch exercise device 2 Pillow part 3. First airbag 4. Drive mechanism 5 Seat section 6 Case body 7 Cushion material 8. Air pump 9 Air Hose 10 Connectors 11 Solenoid valve 12 Control Unit 13 Opening 14 Placement surface 15 Cutout 16 Second airbag 17 Third airbag U user H head Hb occiput N neck J Jaw

Claims

1. a pillow portion on which the user's head can be placed; a first airbag connected to the pillow and attached to the neck of the user to cause a stretching movement from the head to the neck; an air pump disposed in the pillow portion and supplying air to the first airbag, a U-shaped notch into which the neck of the user can be inserted is provided at a front end side of the first airbag, The first airbag has a size and flexibility that allows the user's head to rest on it, and is configured to be connected to the pillow part and to be placed over the pillow part from above. An air stretching exercise device characterized by:

2. The first airbag is When the user's head is placed on the pillow portion and the neck portion is inserted into the notch, air is supplied from the air pump to inflate the pillow, The inflation of the first airbag and the engagement of the notch with the chin lift the chin side of the head, The head is pulled toward the rear of the pillow, and a stretching exercise is performed to stretch the neck.

2. The air stretching exercise device according to claim 1.

3. The pillow includes a second airbag that is disposed in a position facing the first airbag and that inflates when the air pump is driven to stretch the back of the user's head and neck.

3. The air stretching exercise device according to claim 2.

4. the second airbag cooperates with the inflation of the first airbag; When the air pump supplies air to the sleeve and the sleeve expands, the sleeve lifts the neck portion from below. The inflation of the first airbag lifts the chin side of the head, The head is pulled toward the rear of the pillow, and a stretching exercise is performed to stretch the neck.

4. The air stretching exercise device according to claim 3.

5. 2. The air stretching exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising a seat portion connected to the front side of the pillow portion and on which the user can lie on his / her back.

6. 6. The air stretching exercise device according to claim 5, wherein the seat portion is provided with a third airbag for stretching the treatment area of ​​the user.

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