DE20305991U1 - Low frequency acupuncture stimulation garment has flexible pad with electrodes - Google Patents

Abstract

A low frequency acupuncture stimulation garment (10) has connectors (112, 122) from contact pins (114, 124), to positive (11) and negative electrodes (12) in thin conducting layers fed by conducting paths (111,121) in garments with time switch control.

Description

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Tsung-I YU Taipei / Taiwan, ROC

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The present invention relates to a massage device, and more particularly to a device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, which can be attached to bras, clothes, wrist straps, shoes, watches, eye masks, etc. A controller is used to control the positive and negative electrodes of an electrostimulation part to initiate the massage function.

The low frequency electrical stimulation device for massage or medical treatment includes a controller, positive and negative electrodes made of silicone or weak silicone adhesive (commonly called conductive adhesive), cup-shaped conductive silicone cups, etc. The manufacturing cost of such a device is high, and its use in certain areas is limited by poor conductivity. In particular, the parts of the body to be massaged or treated are coated with weak silicone adhesive. This causes discomfort to users, and the adhesive is difficult to wash off. In addition, the positive and negative electrodes made of silicone and the cup-shaped silicone cups are too heavy to be worn on the body. Furthermore, they stand freely and take up a large space.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, which can be attached to bras, clothes, bracelets, shoes, watches, eye masks, etc. A controller is used to control the negative and positive electrodes of an electrostimulation part to initiate the massage function.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, which comprises at least a pair of positive and negative electrodes connected in series or parallel to form an electrostimulation part; wherein the electrostimulation part is embedded in a conductive film, copper foil or conductive rubber material; and the positive and negative electrodes are connected to respective positive terminal connection and negative terminal connection through conductive paths; and then the positive terminal connection and the negative terminal connection are connected to respective plugs. The positive and negative electrodes are distributed at predetermined positions on the bottom of a human foot in accordance with the acupuncture points.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the conductive path is a thin layer in the conductive film, and conductive films, copper foils and conductive rubber materials are formed as a soft or thin plate, so that the present invention is light and occupies little space.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency
electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the positive and negative electrodes are wired or
can be controlled wirelessly. Operation is simple.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency
electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the electrostimulation part is attached to a bra on
sections according to the user's acupuncture points.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency
electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the electrostimulation part is attached to a shoe or
The distribution of the
Electrostimulation part corresponds to the acupuncture points of feet.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency
electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the electrostimulation part is attached to a net-like
garment to stimulate the user's body.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency
Electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the electrical stimulation part is combined with tension bands that are worn around the wrist.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency
electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which

the electrostimulation part is attached to a watch to stimulate the user's waist.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for low frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, in which the electrical stimulation part is attached to an eye mask to massage the eyes of the user.

Fig. 1 is a partial section of a

An electrostimulation part consisting of at least one pair of positive and negative electrodes connected in series or parallel and embedded in a conductive film.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the

Electrostimulation part of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the control,

which is used in the electrical stimulation part.

Fig. 4 shows that the present invention

cups of a bra for women.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the

present invention, in which the electrostimulation part is formed by positive and negative electrodes.

Fig. 7 shows another embodiment of the

present invention, in which the

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Electrostimulation part is formed by positive and negative electrodes.

Fig. 8-11 show how the conductive surfaces

are assembled in various ways according to the present invention.

Fig. 12 is a schematic view of the

Electrostimulation part according to the present invention embedded in an inner surface of a bra.

Fig. 13 shows that the electrostimulation part

according to the present invention is mounted united with the bra cups.

Fig. 14 shows that in the present

Invention a controller is used to control the positive and negative electrodes.

Fig. 15 is a schematic view of the

Adjustment switch according to the present invention, which is located on outer surfaces of bra cups.

Fig. 16 - 21 show those embodiments of the

present invention, in which the electrostimulation parts are arranged on the acupuncture points of the human chest.

Fig. 22 is a schematic view showing

that conductive films are used to protect the electrostimulation parts

which are attached to the bra cups.

Fig. 23 is a schematic

A cross-sectional view showing that the present invention uses a copper film or conductive rubber to form an electrostimulation member to be used in bra cups.

Fig. 24 is a schematic view of a

Embodiment for wired control of positive and negative electrodes according to the present invention provided in a bra.

Fig. 25 is a schematic view of a

Another embodiment of the wired control of the positive and negative electrodes according to the present invention provided in a bra.

Fig. 2 6 shows an embodiment in which

the electrostimulation part is designed as a sticky part that adheres to a bra.

Fig. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view

of Fig. 26.

Fig. 28 is a schematic representation of

Fig. 26, and shows an application of the present invention.

Fig. 29 is a schematic view showing

shows that the present invention is used in net-like garments.

Fig. 30 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used in a body.

Fig. 31 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used in men's trousers.

Fig. 32 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used in women's trousers.

Fig. 33 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is applied to a conductive film of mesh pants.

Fig. 34 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is applied to another conductive film of mesh pants.

Fig. 35 is a schematic view showing

that a surface of the conductive film according to the present invention has conductive tips.

Fig. 36 is a schematic representation of the

Use of the tips according to the present invention, wherein the tips serve to remove hair from the human body.

Fig. 37 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used in a tensioning strap.

Fig. 3 8 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used with a different type of tensioning strap.

Fig. 39 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used with a different type of tensioning strap.

Fig. 40 is a schematic view showing

that the present invention is used with a different type of tensioning strap.

Fig. 41 shows schematically the acupuncture points

of the human foot.

Fig. 42 shows an embodiment of the

present invention, in which it is used in a shoe sole.

Fig. 43 is an embodiment of the present

Invention in which this is used in a shoe.

Fig. 44 shows an embodiment of the

present invention, in which it is used in a massage treadmill.

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Fig. 45 - 48 show embodiments of the present

Invention in which
Electrostimulation parts on shoes
are attached.

Fig. 49 shows an embodiment of the

present invention, in which it is used in a shoe.

Fig. 50 shows another embodiment of the

present invention, in which it is used in a shoe.

Fig. 51 shows another embodiment of the

present invention, in which it is used in a shoe.

Fig. 52 shows an embodiment of the

present invention, in which it is used in a massage treadmill.

Fig. 53 is an embodiment showing that

the present invention in a watch
is used.

Fig. 54 is a transverse view of the present

Invention.

Fig. 55 shows an embodiment in which

the present invention in a
Massage eye mask is used.

Fig. 56 is a schematic representation according to

Fig. 55 with a different perspective.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the present invention relates to a massager for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points. The massager for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points comprises at least a pair of positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12, respectively, which are incorporated in a conductive film 1 made of copper foil or conductive rubber material and connected in series or in parallel to form an electrostimulation part 10. More specifically, the positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12 are each connected to an electrode connection 112 and 113, respectively, via a conductive path 111 and 121, respectively. The electrode connections 112 and 122 are further connected to conductive insertion pins 114 and 124, respectively, via a lead 113 and 123, respectively. Spaced apart by a certain distance, the conductive paths 111 and 121 may be secured within the conductive film 1 between two thin foils so that the positive electrode 11 and the negative electrode 12 are insulated.

The above-described electrostimulation part 10, which consists of at least one pair of the positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12, respectively, which are embedded in a conductive film 1 (which is made of copper foil or conductive rubber material), causes the selected position of a human body to be aligned with the positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12, respectively.

Furthermore, low frequency electromagnetic waves are activated at the pairs of positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12 by a wired or wireless controller 2 as shown in Fig. 3 to electrically stimulate the area around an acupuncture point. The electrical stimulation provides a massage effect that improves blood circulation in the body portion to which the electrostimulation part 10 is pressed and leads

ultimately leading to the effect of promoting health.

The functions of the controller 2 described above are at least to turn on/off an output current and to regulate the intensity of the current. Control switches 24 and 25 are for starting and stopping the controller, respectively, and a setting switch 26 is for setting the output current; the setting switch 26 controls a stepless adjustment by a button or a push-pull part. The controller 2 contains batteries, and its conductive insertion pins 21 and 22 are connected to the conductive insertion pins 114 and 124 of the electrostimulation part 10. Furthermore, a clip 23 may be provided at a desired area on the controller 2 so that it can be worn on a garment if desired.

In Figs. 4 and 5, the electrostimulation part 10 is inserted into the bra cup 3 (see Figs. 12 to 28) so that the positive electrode 11 and the negative electrode 12 are arranged corresponding to the breast acupuncture points. When conducting, the breast acupuncture points can be electrically stimulated to beautify the user's breast. In the present invention, the distribution of the positive electrode 11 and the negative electrode 12 of the electrostimulation part 10 in the cup 3 is not limited in any way. In Figs. 6 and 7, when the electrostimulation part 10 with different positive electrode 11 and negative electrode 12 is arranged in the illustrated position, breast swelling can be eliminated.

The conductive film 1 shown in Figs. 8 to 11 is suitable for mass production using printed circuit boards. At least one group of a positive and

a negative electrode 11 or 12 and conductive paths 111, 121. The positive and negative electrodes 11 or 12 can have a curved shape, a round shape, or a strip-like shape.

The electrical stimulation part 10 in the cup 3 may be attached to an inner surface of a cup 3 (see Fig. 12). A wired or wireless controller 2 may be used to control each group of positive electrode 11 and negative electrode 12 (see Fig. 14). By low frequency electrical stimulation of breast acupuncture point portions of a human body, blood circulation can be improved and the breast of the user can be enlarged. Furthermore, an adjustment switch 27 for controlling the current may be attached to an outer side of the bra so that it can be conveniently operated (see Fig. 15).

Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figs. 16 and 21. Here, the electrostimulation part 10 can be arranged at the selected acupuncture points.

In the present invention, the electrostimulation part 10 used in the cup 3 is not limited to the conductive film shown in Fig. 3. An internal electrostimulation part 10 made of a copper film plate or conductive rubber may be arranged on the inner surface of the cup 3. The electrostimulation part 10 can be controlled by wiring (see Figs. 24, 25) or wirelessly.

As can be seen from Figs. 2 6 to 2 8, the electrostimulation part 10 used in the female breast can be designed as a separate positive electrode part 101 and a negative electrode part 102. Each part

is coated with conductive silicone rubber 103, for attachment to a woman's breast so that a low frequency massage can be performed.

As shown in Fig. 28, the electrostimulation part 10 according to the present invention may be provided to net-like garments 20 such that the electrostimulation part 10 is attached to the net-like garments 20 at the shoulders, chest, back, or wrist. When worn, therefore, the electrostimulation part 10 vibrates to stimulate acupuncture points. As shown in Fig. 30, the net-like garments 20 may be formed to enclose the entire body while electrostimulation parts 10 are arranged at the neck, shoulders, chest, wrist, etc.

As shown in Figs. 31 and 32, the electrostimulation members 10 are attached to the flexible net-like pants 30 or 40. The genital portions of the net-like pants 30 or 40 are provided with through holes 301, 401. The inner peripheries of the through holes 30, 40 are provided with circular electrostimulation members 10 (see Figs. 33 and 34). The positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12 of the electrostimulation members 10 are provided with a plurality of tips 115, 125. As is apparent from Fig. 35, each of the tips 115 or 125 can pass through genital hair 50 or body hair 501 so as to contact the body (see Fig. 36).

As shown in Figs. 37, 40, the electrostimulation parts 10 may be attached to inner surfaces of various tension bands 60 for encircling the hands, legs or wrists, etc. to stimulate the body.

As shown in Figs. 41 and 42, the electrostimulation part 10 is attached to a shoe sole 70 (in Fig. 42) based on the reflective portions

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Fl shown in Fig. 41. One or more pairs of positive and negative electrodes 11, 12 corresponding to acupuncture points in different reflex areas on the bottom of a foot are embedded in the electrostimulation part 10 and connected either in parallel or in series. The leads connected to these electrodes are collected in a crosspiece 701 to form a bus line section 702 which serves for connection to a wired controller 2.

The electrostimulation part 10 is attached to a shoe 80 (see Fig. 43) or to a massage pad 90 (see Fig. 44). A wired or wireless controller 2 (which may be attached to the support surface 801 of a shoe) can be selected to control the positive and negative electrodes. This allows the acupuncture points in the foot to be stimulated at low frequency.

When the present invention is applied to a shoe 80, the upper and lower support surfaces 801 and 802 are provided with a plurality of positive or negative electrodes, for example those shown in Figs. 45 to 48.

Referring to Fig. 49, when the present invention is applied to a shoe 80, the inner wall of the upper support surface 801 is provided with a positive or negative electrode 803 which is fitted to the positive or negative electrode 11 or 12 of the electrostimulation part 10 to achieve an electric massage effect. In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper support surface 801 of the shoe 80 is formed as two adhesive parts 804, 805.

According to Fig. 50, when the present invention is applied to a shoe 80, the electrode 21 or 22 of an external controller 2 is on the lower support surface 802

so that control 2 controls the low frequency massage.

As shown in Fig. 51, an external positive or negative electrode 803 is provided to the shoe 80 so that the positive or negative electrodes 803 are attached to the upper end of the foot, so that the external controller 2 is provided to the lower support surface 802. Thereby, the external controller can control the low frequency massage operation.

In Fig. 52, the present invention is applied to a massage treadmill 90, and two extended pole terminals 903 are mounted on the massage treadmill 90. The two terminals 903 can be mounted on feet for massaging with low frequency electric waves.

In Figs. 53 and 54, electrostimulation parts 10 are attached to a watch 100 so as to contact the wrist. Each electrostimulation part 10 has at least one positive and one negative electrode 11 and 12, respectively. A control switch 105 is attached to the watch 105 to start the low frequency massage.

As shown in Figs. 55 and 56, at least one group of an electrostimulation part 10 having positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12 is attached to inner surfaces of an eye mask 110. The positive and negative electrodes 11 and 12 are wired or wirelessly controlled by a controller. Thereby, the electrostimulation parts can massage the human eyes.

The various application examples for an auxiliary device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of feet represent only embodiments of the present invention, which do not concern the technical field

of the present invention. Other equivalent applications carried out by obvious changes based on the same procedures are intended to be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

Claims (29)

1. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points, which has:
at least one pair of positive and negative electrodes connected in series or parallel to form an electrostimulation part; wherein the electrostimulation part is embedded in either conductive films, copper foils or conductive rubber materials; and the positive and negative electrodes are connected to respective positive polymer bonds and negative polymer bonds, respectively, via conductive paths; and the positive polymer bonds and the negative polymer bonds are connected to respective connectors;
wherein the positive and negative electrodes are arranged at predetermined positions on the bottom of a human foot corresponding to the acupuncture points. 2. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the conductive path is located in a thin layer in the conductive film. 3. A device for low frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the conductive films, copper foils and conductive rubber materials are a soft or thin plate. 4. A device for low frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 3, characterized in that the conductive films, copper foils and conductive rubber materials are a printed circuit with different positive and negative electrodes and conductive paths. 5. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the currents of the positive and negative electrodes are controlled wired or wirelessly. 6. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one electrostimulation part is attached to the cup or the interior of a bra. 7. A device for low frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the positive and negative electrodes of each electrostimulation part have a shape including curved shapes, round shapes, and long bands. 8. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 6, characterized in that an adjustment switch for controlling the current intensity is provided on an outer surface of the bra. 9. A device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the positive and negative electrodes are sticky parts. 10. A device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation part is attached to an inner surface of a net-shaped garment. 11. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 10, characterized in that the net-shaped garment is a bodysuit. 12. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation part is attached to a net-shaped pair of trousers. 13. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 12, characterized in that the net-shaped pants have through holes, and that electrostimulation parts are provided on circumferences of the through holes. 14. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 13, characterized in that the positive and negative electrodes of the electrostimulation part have a plurality of conductive tips. 15. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation part is attached to an inner surface of a band. 16. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation part is attached to a shoe sole. 17. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 16, characterized in that the electrostimulation part is adapted to the acupuncture points of feet. 18. A device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 16, characterized in that the positive and negative electrodes of the electrostimulation part are provided on one side to form a row. 19. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation parts are attached to a shoe. 20. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation parts are attached to a massage treadle. 21. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 19, characterized in that the upper and lower support surfaces are provided with a plurality of positive and negative electrodes. 22. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 19, characterized in that an inner surface of the upper supporting surface of the shoe is provided with the positive or negative electrodes. 23. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 19, characterized in that the upper supporting surface is formed by two sticky parts. 24. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 19, characterized in that the lower support surface is provided with polymer bonds for connection to an external control. 25. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 19, characterized in that the upper supporting surface of the shoe has an external electrode, and the lower supporting surface is provided with an external control. 26. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 20, characterized in that the massage tread is extended by two pole adhesive parts. 27. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrostimulation part is attached to a watch. 28. Device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 27, characterized in that the clock has a control switch. 29. A device for low-frequency electrical stimulation of acupuncture points according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical stimulation parts are attached to an inner surface of a massage eye mask.