JP2010063542A - Instrument for curing visual fatigue - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an instrument for curing visual fatigue for easily curing fatigue of eyes by a simple structure. <P>SOLUTION: The instrument for curing visual fatigue is equipped with an eye cup for covering at least one of eye balls, a fluid housing part which is provided inside the eye cup to house a fluid such as warm or cold water, a fluid feeding pipe for feeding the fluid to the fluid housing part, and a pressure increasing pump means placed on the fluid feeding pipe. A contact pressure pad member which conducts a temperature of the fluid to the eye ball is provided in the fluid housing part and is configured to adjust pressing force to press the eye ball in accordance with pressure of the fluid housed in the fluid housing part. The pressure increasing pump means is configured to adjust pressure of the fluid in the fluid housing part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a massage effect by pressing the periphery of the eyeball, and by cooling or warming the periphery of the eyeball, alleviates eye fatigue and eyestrain, and restores or improves eyeball function. The present invention relates to an eye fatigue healing device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various structures are known as this type of eye fatigue healing device, and those for treating eye fatigue of a human body by cooling treatment, warming treatment, and massage treatment are known. And as its structure, a goggle-shaped wearing device is attached to the eyeball part, and cold water or warm water is supplied to the inside to stimulate the eyeball temperature, or an eye mask-like wearing device is attached to the eyeball part, There are known ones that have a massage effect with an embedded vibrator, and further that a cup-shaped wearing device is attached to the eyeball part, and an eyewash is fed inside to wash the eyeball.

For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a treatment instrument in which a cup-shaped wearing device is attached to the eyeball unit as a device for washing the eyeball of a human body, and cold water or hot water is supplied into the device from a water pipe.
Patent Document 2 proposes a treatment tool in which an eye mask-like wearing device is attached to the eyeball portion, and massage stimuli are applied to the eyeball with a built-in vibrator inside the device.
JP-A-9-108294

  As described above, there are known a method of healing by applying a temperature stimulus to the eyeball part (eyeball part itself and its peripheral part) of the human body and a method of healing by finger pressure with fingers. As such a healing device, as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, an eye mask or a goggle-like eye mask having a depression in the eyeball part is supplied, and a fluid such as hot and cold water is supplied to the inside, or a pressurization accommodated in the inside. A method of shaking a pad with a vibrator is known.

  However, for the feeling of fatigue of the eyes, the head, etc., a suitable stimulus according to the symptoms simultaneously with the combined stimulating action is suitable. That is, for example, the central nervous system such as the retina of the eye is required to press a point (point) with comfortable strength and rhythm. On the other hand, since the conventional healing device massages the eyeball part with mechanical vibrations such as a vibrator, it is difficult to press with a comfortable strength and rhythm that matches the user's symptoms. In addition, a conventional eye fatigue healing device is not known which treats acupressure by massaging the periphery of the eyeball and a thermal stimulating effect by simultaneously bathing the eyeball periphery in a warm water bath or a cold water bath.

  Therefore, the present inventor is able to obtain a more effective therapeutic effect by simultaneously applying hot / cold heat stimulation, hot / cold bath stimulation, and finger pressure stimulation to the eyeball and its periphery for healing of eye fatigue. I came up with an idea. Furthermore, the present inventors have come up with a healing device that allows the thermal stimulation, bath stimulation, and finger pressure stimulation to act in a stable state for a long time, and allows the user to easily adjust the intensity of these stimulations.

An object of the present invention is to provide an eye fatigue healing device capable of easily healing eye fatigue with a simple structure.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an eye fatigue healing device that can simultaneously apply thermal stimulation and acupressure stimulation simultaneously to the eyeball, and at the same time easily adjust the intensity.

  An eye fatigue healing device to be attached to an eyeball part of a human body, an eyecup covering at least one eyeball part, a fluid container provided inside the eyecup and containing a fluid such as hot and cold water, and the fluid container A contact pressure pad member that includes a fluid feed pipe that feeds fluid to the section, and a booster pump unit that is disposed on the fluid feed pipe, and that conducts the temperature of the fluid to the eyeball section in the fluid storage section. The contact pressure pad member is configured to be capable of adjusting a pressing force for pressing the eyeball portion in accordance with the pressure of the fluid stored in the fluid storage portion, and the pressurizing pump means includes a fluid pressure of the fluid storage portion. Is configured to be adjustable.

  The tactile pressure pad member is made of an elastic material that is arranged in a partition shape in the fluid accommodating portion at a position facing the eyeball portion of the eyecup and expands and contracts in accordance with the internal fluid pressure.

  The tactile pressure pad member is provided with tactile pressure protrusions for stimulating the eyeball and / or the eye edge on the side facing the eyeball of the human body.

  The eye cup includes a flange portion that substantially covers the periphery of the eyeball portion of the human body, and a fluid containing portion that is a recessed portion surrounded by the flange portion, and the contact pressure pad member is provided in the recessed portion. (1) With the tactile pressure pad member attached to the concave portion, fluid temperature and fluid pressure act on the eyeball portion via the tactile pressure pad member, and (2) the concave portion The fluid supplied to the concave portion directly acts on the eyeball portion in a state where the contact pressure pad member is not attached to the portion.

  A fluid discharge nozzle connected to the fluid feed pipe is disposed in the recessed portion forming the fluid storage portion, and when the contact pad member is not attached to the fluid storage portion, the fluid discharge nozzle is A discharge valve is provided that can select whether the fluid is ejected to the eyeball in a spray state or the fluid is ejected in a jet stream.

  A discharge valve that ejects fluid in a jet flow disposed in the fluid discharge nozzle is configured to be able to change the position of the fluid discharge direction.

  According to the present invention, an eye cup having a fluid storage portion is attached to the eyeball portion of a human body, and the temperature and pressure of the fluid are applied to the eyeball portion via a contact pressure pad member provided in the fluid storage portion. There are the following effects.

  It is possible to simultaneously apply acupressure stimulation to the eyeball part simultaneously under a stable condition. In other words, the tactile pressure pad provided on the eyecup causes the eyeball to apply the heat and pressure of the fluid inside the pad to the eyeball, so thermal stimulation is applied at the temperature of the fluid (hot / cold water etc.) supplied to the eyecup. The finger pressure stimulus can be applied to the eyeball with pressure.

  Moreover, the finger pressure stimulus and the thermal stimulus applied to the eyeball part can be maintained at a stable temperature for a long time with a fluid supplied to the eye cup, such as hot water or bath water.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to adjust the thermal stimulus by adjusting the temperature of the fluid supplied to the eyecup, and at the same time, the finger pressure stimulus can be adjusted by adjusting the pressure of the fluid contained in the eyecup. It can be adjusted easily. In particular, a comfortable and comfortable stimulus can be given to the eyeball by configuring the fluid pressure to be adjusted by the user with a manual pump, for example.

  In the present invention, thermal stimulation and finger pressure stimulation are simultaneously applied by the eye cup attached to the eyeball portion and the contact pressure pad provided on the eye cup, and the intensity of the stimulation is such as hot and cold water supplied to the eye cup. Since it is adjusted with a fluid, it is possible to apply a suitable and comfortable stimulus suitable for the symptoms of the eyeball part with an extremely simple structure.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of an eye fatigue healing device A according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view showing a usage form of the apparatus of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a mounting state of a pressure pad. It is.

[Configuration of eye fatigue healing device]
An eye fatigue healing device A shown in FIG. 1A includes an eye cup 3, a fluid container 31 formed inside the eye cup, and a contact pressure that transmits heat and pressure of the fluid L in the container to the eyeball G. It consists of a pad 5.

  The eyecup 3 is formed in a shape that covers at least one of the eyeballs G of the human body. The eye cup 3 is configured to cover one or both of the eyeballs G such as a goggle shape, a cup shape, and an eye mask shape. The eye cup 3 is constituted by a relatively hard hard case such as a synthetic resin or a soft case such as a relatively soft cloth or film. Further, a recessed portion is formed at a position facing the eyeball G, and this recessed portion constitutes a fluid containing portion 31 described later. Thus, the eye cup 3 is formed so as to cover the periphery of the eyeball G with an appropriate shape such as a cup shape, a goggle shape, or an eye mask shape.

  A flange portion 32 is provided around the eye cup 3 so as to cover the periphery of the eyeball portion of the human body. The flange portion 32 is formed of a highly elastic material, for example, a rubber material so as to fit the face of the human body. ing. In this way, the flange L 32 at the periphery of the eye cup 3 is made of an elastic member so as to fit the user's face and maintain confidentiality. This is to prevent leakage.

  The eye cup 3 is provided with a head-mounted band 4 or an ear-mounted vine (glass shape (not shown)) so as to be worn on the human face.

  The contact pad 5 is disposed at a position (see FIG. 3) facing the eyeball G in a recessed portion (fluid containing portion; hereinafter the same) 31 of the eyecup 3, and is attached to the eyecup 3 integrally, or Removably attached. The illustrated one is fitted in a groove 3x formed in the flange portion 32 of the eye cup 3 and is detachably attached. The tactile pressure pad 5 is attached to the recessed portion 31 of the eye cup 3 in accordance with a healing purpose to be described later. In addition, the contact pad 5 may be integrally fixed to the flange portion 32 of the eye cup 3 with, for example, an adhesive.

  The contact pad 5 has a heat conductive material (having a thermal conductivity) such as a plastic film material and a rubber film material so as to transmit the temperature of the fluid L (hot water, cold water, etc.) accommodated in the recessed portion 31 to the eyeball G. Any material can be used regardless of its conductivity). The tactile pressure pad 5 is an elastic member, and is configured to expand and contract with the pressure of the fluid L accommodated in the recessed portion 31 to press the eyeball G (see FIG. 3C).

  Protrusions 52 and 53 are provided on the surface of the contact pressure pad 5 at positions that match the acupuncture points on the peripheral edge of the eyeball. I'm not going to do it.

  The eye cup 3 is provided with the aforementioned recessed portion 31, and the fluid L is supplied to the recessed portion 31. That is, the eye cup 3 is provided with the supply port 10, and the supply port 10 is disposed at a position communicating with the recessed portion 31. A fluid supply pipe 15 (hereinafter referred to as “supply pipe”) is connected to the supply port 10, and a hot water storage tank 26 for the fluid L is disposed at the base end of the supply pipe 15. A manual pump 25 is built in the hot water storage tank 26. Although the manual pump 25 is not shown, a piston connected to the handle 25h is fitted into a cylinder provided in a part of the hot water storage tank 26, and the piston 25 is reciprocated in the cylinder by the handle 25h, thereby causing the fluid L in the hot water storage tank to flow. It is comprised so that it may supply to the eyecup side.

  The supply pipe 15 is provided with a booster tank 13 for storing and stabilizing the pressure of the fluid L sent by the manual pump 25. 11 is an on-off valve, which is provided on a drain pipe 11d that draws fluid (hot / cold water) from a recessed portion (fluid containing portion) 31. Reference numeral 12 denotes a check valve, which adjusts the pressure of the fluid in the pressure tank. 14 is an open / close valve for venting air.

[Description of action]
The eye fatigue healing device A configured as described above is used to heal the eyes using hot water in the bathtub during bathing, and to heal eyes with hot / cold water during normal life (use outside bathing). Are used in “Usage Mode of Eyecup with Touchpad” and “Usage Mode of Eyecup without Touchpad”, respectively. Each usage mode will be described.

"Healing action when using bath water"
First, “healing during bathing” is performed by supplying bath water to the fluid containing portion 31 of the eyecup 3 to heal. In this case, the hot water storage tank 26 is removed from the supply pipe 15 and the supply pipe 15 is directly placed in the bathtub. Further, the eye cup 3 is prepared with the contact pad 5 attached to the eye cup 3 or without the contact pad. Therefore, the eye cup 3 is attached to the face. For example, the eyecup 3 is worn with a head-mounted band 4. Then, the user operates the handle 25h of the manual pump 25. At the same time, the on-off valve 14 that releases air from the recessed portion (fluid containing portion) is released.

  Next, the user installs the handle 25 h of the manual pump 25 to store the hot water in the bathtub in the recessed portion (fluid storage portion) 31. Then, hot water is fed into the recessed portion (fluid containing portion) 31, and the recessed portion (fluid containing portion) is filled with the operation of the handle 25h. The fluid temperature accommodated in the fluid accommodating part 31 acts as a warm bath effect on the eyeball part. At this time, the user closes the on-off valve 14 to keep the fluid containing portion 31 in a sealed state, and operates the handle 25 h of the manual pump 25. Then, the hot water in the bathtub is excessively supplied to the fluid storage unit 31. The excessively supplied warm bath water is boosted in the boost tank 13. The warm bath water thus pressurized pressurizes and massages the eyeball G and its peripheral portion via the tactile pressure pad 5.

  Accordingly, the contact pressure pad 5 can adjust the pressing force of the contact pressure pad 5 acting on the eyeball G to a comfortable optimum condition by adjusting the handle 25h. Further, when the protrusions 52 and 53 are provided on the surface of the contact pressure pad 5, the protrusions 52 and 53 press and stimulate the point of the eye cell. It is possible to cure eye fatigue at a low cost with such a simple structure.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3D, it is possible to use an air supply pump 29 attached to the base end portion of the supply pipe 15, and the operation will be described in detail below. The supply pipe 15 is connected to the supply port 10 provided in the eye cup 3, and the on-off valve 14 is opened in a state where the fluid L is stored in the fluid storage portion 31. An air supply pump 29 is disposed at the base end of the supply pipe 15 and the pump 29 is pressed, whereby air is supplied into the fluid storage portion. At this time, the fluid L accommodated in the fluid accommodating portion 31 vibrates due to the supplied air, and massages the eyeball G and its peripheral portion.

  In addition, the eyecup 3 described above can heal the eyeball without attaching the contact pressure pad 5 inside. In this case, the hot and cold water supplied to the eyecup 3 is directly applied to the eyeball portion G of the user. Irradiate shower water (hot and cold water). This aspect will be described. In the illustrated example, hot and cold water is irradiated from the supply port 10 formed in the recessed portion 31 in a state where the contact pressure pad 5 is not attached to the eye cup 3 (see FIG. 4).

  For this reason, the supply port 10 is provided with a nozzle 40, which is configured to be replaceable with “jet flow healing that discharges a jet flow” and “shower flow healing that discharges a mist-like shower flow”. Yes. The nozzle 40 attached to the supply port 10 is rotated to switch between the direct-light state and the shower state. The structure will be described in detail below.

  The supply pipe 15 and the nozzle 40 are connected via the joint member 20. The nozzle 40 is provided with a discharge portion 41, and the discharge portion 41 has a central discharge portion 42 and a shower discharge portion 43 disposed around the central discharge portion 42. As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the nozzle 40 is screwed to the joint member 20 and fixed. A direct water passage 45 and a shower water passage 46 are formed in the nozzle, and the discharge state can be switched by rotating the nozzle 40 back and forth.

  Further, the supply port 10 and the nozzle 40 are combined via a coupling member 47, and the fitting portion of each other has a ball shape, so that the discharge direction can be freely changed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is explanatory drawing of the eye fatigue healing tool concerning this invention, (a) shows the whole perspective view, (b) is shape explanatory drawing of a contact pressure pad, (c) is a contact pressure pad different from (b). FIG. The whole perspective view showing the usage condition of the apparatus of FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a fluid storage portion in the apparatus of FIG. 2, (a) is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of an eye cup and a contact pressure pad, and (b) is a state in which fluid is supplied to the fluid storage portion. It is explanatory drawing of (2), (c) shows the mounting state figure of an eye fatigue healing tool, (d) is explanatory drawing of the state which supplied air to the eyecup. It is explanatory drawing of the use condition which does not mount a contact pressure pad, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows injection of a nozzle, (b) shows the direct irradiation state of a nozzle, (c) shows the fog state of a nozzle.

Explanation of symbols

A Eye Fatigue Healing Tool G Eyeball L Fluid 3 Eyecup 3x Eaves Groove 4 Wearing Band 5 Contact Pressure Pad 10 Supply Port 11 Opening Valve 11d Drain Pipe 12 Check Valve 13 Booster Tank 14 Opening Valve (For Air Release)
15 Supply pipe 25 Manual pump 25h Handle 26 Hot water storage tank 31 Fluid storage part (concave part)
32 Flange 40 nozzle
41 Discharge part 52 Protrusion 53 Protrusion

Claims (6)

An eye fatigue healing device to be worn on the human eyeball,
An eye cup covering at least one eyeball part;
A fluid container provided inside the eye cup for accommodating fluid such as hot and cold water; and
A fluid feed pipe for feeding fluid to the fluid containing portion;
Booster pump means disposed in the fluid feed pipe;
With
The fluid containing part is provided with a contact pad member that conducts the temperature of the fluid to the eyeball part,
This tactile pressure pad member is configured to be capable of adjusting the pressing force that presses the eyeball portion according to the pressure of the fluid stored in the fluid storage portion,
The booster pump means is configured to be capable of adjusting the fluid pressure in the fluid storage part so that the fluid pressure is adjustable. The contact pad member is
The fluid container is disposed in a partition shape at a position facing the eyeball of the eyecup, and
The eye fatigue healing device according to claim 1, wherein the eye fatigue healing device is made of an elastic material that expands and contracts in response to an internal fluid pressure. The eye contact healing according to claim 1, wherein the contact pad is provided with contact protrusions for stimulating the eyeball and / or the eye edge on the side facing the eyeball of the human body. Ingredients. The eye cup includes a flange portion that substantially covers the periphery of the eyeball portion of the human body, and a fluid storage portion that is composed of a recessed portion surrounded by the flange portion,
The contact pad member is detachably attached to the recessed portion,
(1) With the tactile pressure pad member mounted on the recessed portion, fluid temperature and fluid pressure act on the eyeball portion via the tactile pressure pad member,
(2) The fluid supplied to the concave portion directly acts on the eyeball portion in a state where the contact pad member is not attached to the concave portion.
The eye fatigue healing device according to claim 1, which is configured as described above. A fluid discharge nozzle connected to the fluid feed pipe is disposed in the recessed portion that forms the fluid containing portion,
When no contact pressure pad member is attached to the fluid storage part, the fluid discharge nozzle can select whether to eject the fluid in a spray form or a jet stream in a human eyeball part. The eye fatigue healing device according to claim 4, further comprising a valve. The eye fatigue healing device according to claim 5, wherein the discharge valve that ejects fluid in a jet flow disposed in the fluid discharge nozzle is configured to be capable of changing the position of the fluid discharge direction.

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