JP2000157596A - Toe holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a convenient toe holder which meets the shape of the root part of a toe and to enhance a commercial value in the case of adding a massage function by radially forming a plurality of close standing positions of projecting parts being attachable/detachable from the neighborhood of a part supporting the arch of the foot in the projecting parts with stand close together on a base. SOLUTION: The foot 8 is placed on the base 2 of a toe holder 1 when it is used. The plurality of projecting parts of the base 2 are radially formed from the part 2c supporting the arch of the foot 8 so that a holding means 4 meets the shape of the root part of the toe 9 when it is engaged with the projecting parts 3 which meet the position of the root of the toe 9 of the foot 8. When a switch 6 is turned on and a vibrating means 5 is driven, the base 2 is vibrated, a comfortable vibration is transmitted from the projecting parts 3 and the pressure point pressurizing parts 13 to the whole foot 8 and fatigue is relieved with its help. When the toe holder is held by hand and the projecting parts 10 and 11 pressurize shoulders and thighs or the like, the holder becomes a simple effective spot pressurizing means and it can be used in any part of a body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toe retainer, and more particularly to a toe retainer that can be carried and can be held between a toe at an appropriate place such as a travel destination. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a toe holder which can be carried and can be held between the toes at an appropriate place such as a travel destination, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. The one disclosed in JP-A-62-183854 is known.

[0003] The former toe holder has a partition wall which can be inserted between toes, and this partition wall is formed of a continuous body which can be cut to a desired length, and has a ventilation function, so that it is efficiently used. The space between the fingers can be dried. Also, in the latter toe retainer, a plurality of inter-finger fitting pieces are engaged with the holding member so that their mutual distances can be adjusted, so that each time the toe fitting piece is adjusted to the size of each person's toe or the like. Which can be used,
It is used when performing medical treatment or manicure.

[0004]

However, such a conventional toe retainer has a function of simply expanding the toes, and the gap between the toes is different between men and women. However, despite the fact that there is a difference between homosexuals, the structure is not so considered. Further, despite the fact that the base of the toe is radial, the conventional toe retainer is formed substantially linearly, which is not ergonomically preferable. Further, since there is only a simple function of extending the space between toes, the conventional toe retainer does not have an additional commercial value such as a massage function, and a further improvement in commercial value is required.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a conventional technique, and has a high commercial value such as being easy to use according to the shape of the base of the toe and adding a massage function. It is intended to provide a toe retainer having:

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a pinching means capable of expanding the space between the toes can be arranged at an appropriate position, and the pinching means is provided with a projection formed on a base. In the toe retainer that can be disengaged from the part, a plurality of the stand positions of the protrusions are formed radially from the vicinity of the part supporting the arch part of the foot.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the foot is put on the base, a plurality of protrusions of the base are formed radially from a portion supporting the arch of the foot, so that the base of the toe is If the pinching means is engaged with the projections corresponding to the positions of the toes, the pinching means will follow the shape of the base of the toes, and the usability will be good for widening the interval between the toes. Compared with the conventional device in which the human toe is forcibly applied to the device, the device can be adapted to the shape of the human toe, so that the usability is remarkably improved. In addition, since the protrusion in the state where the pinching means is not engaged is standing from the base, when the weight is added by putting the foot on the base, the protrusion has the function of stimulating the pot of the sole of the foot as it is. Become. Furthermore, since the pinching means can be removed for washing, it can be kept clean.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toe holder according to the first aspect, wherein the base has a built-in vibrating means, and vibrates the foot at an appropriate vibration period. Is possible.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, if the vibration means is operated while the toes are sandwiched by the pinching means, the base vibrates at an appropriate vibration cycle. Pleasant vibrations are transmitted to the entire foot from the protrusions formed on the base, which can help to recover from fatigue. In addition to simply expanding the space between the toes, vibration is applied to each of the fingers by the pinching means that vibrates through the protrusions on the spread fingers themselves.
Due to such high added value, high-quality products can be obtained.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toe retainer according to the first or second aspect, wherein a protrusion capable of pressing a pot such as a shoulder or a thigh is provided around the base. Be formed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by holding the toe retainer with a hand and pressing the tongue of a part where fatigue is felt, such as a shoulder or a thigh, with a protruding portion thereof, it is easy. It serves as a pot for pressing a pot, and helps to recover from fatigue not only in the toes but also in all parts of the body.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toe retainer according to the third aspect, wherein the base is formed in a substantially scallop shape by a main part and a substantially fan-shaped peripheral wall centered on the main part. The projecting portion has a first projecting portion having an irregular shape formed at an appropriate pitch on an arc-shaped peripheral wall of the base, and a projecting portion projecting from a main portion of the base opposed to the first projecting portion. And a second projection.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, if the user moves the main portion of the base while rotating the arc-shaped first protrusion side, the stimulation can be easily applied to the shoulder, the thigh, and the like. At this time, the second protrusion formed on the main part is caught on the finger of the person to be treated, making it easier to hold the toe holder. In addition, since the pressing force is concentrated by pressing the second protruding portion side into the limb by holding the arc-shaped peripheral wall side of the base, it is possible to give a slight stimulus without pressing with a very strong force. . Furthermore, it has a compact one-piece design, and has the effect of being portable.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toe holder according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, wherein a vibration cycle of the base is 4,000 revolutions per minute.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, 4,000 revolutions per minute, which is a preferable vibration obtained experimentally, is applied to a stepped foot or a pressed portion (shoulder, arm, thigh, etc.), and the vibration caused by the vibration is generated. Improving blood circulation helps to recover from fatigue.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toe retainer according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the pinching means is formed of a rubber-based material. It can be inserted between parts.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the pinching means is made of a rubber-based material, a soft feeling can be given between the toes, and a sense of security without pain can be given to the user. In addition, since the hardness of the projection supporting the pinching means is transmitted through the rubber-based material, the user can be given a certain feeling that the space between the toes is supported.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toe retainer according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein an antibacterial material is disposed in the pinching means.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since there is a damp between the toes, there is a danger that various germs such as fungi invading from gaps in shoes and the like may propagate. Because the antibacterial material is arranged as a sandwiching means to support the space,
It is possible to prevent the propagation of the germs.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a plan view of a toe retainer according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes a toe retainer, which can be disengaged from and engaged with any one of the base 2, the projections 3, 3,... A pinching means 4 capable of widening the space between any of the fingers 9, 9 comprising the fingers 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e of the foot 8, and a foot built in the base 2 and having an appropriate vibration cycle The vibration unit 5 includes a vibration unit 5 that can apply vibration to the vibration unit 8, a switch 6 that operates the vibration unit 5, and a power supply unit 7 such as an AA alkaline battery that applies electricity to the vibration unit 5 and the switch 6.

The base 2 has a main part 2a when viewed from above.
A substantially fan-shaped peripheral wall 2b centered on the main portion 2a is formed in a substantially scallop shape, and is formed in a block shape when viewed from the side. Around the base 2, there are formed projections 10 and 11, which will be described later, capable of pressing a pot such as a shoulder or a thigh. That is, the plurality of first protrusions 10 and the second protrusions 11
And The first protruding portions 10 are formed in a protruding shape at an appropriate pitch on the arc-shaped peripheral wall 2b of the base 2, and are provided at five locations so as to match the five fingers 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 9e. Be formed. The second protrusion 11 is provided so as to protrude from a main part 2 a of the base 2 facing the first protrusion 10.

A plurality of protruding portions 3 are formed radially from the vicinity of a portion 2c of the foot 8 that supports an arch portion (not shown) of the foot 8. More specifically, nine radial lines 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 1 from the vicinity of a portion 2c supporting an arch (not shown) of the foot 8 will be described.
A first projection 3a and a second projection 3b are formed on 2f, 12g, 12h, and 12i, respectively.

The pinching means 4 has a cap shape, and can be selectively engaged with either the first projection 3a or the second projection 3b, and is formed of a rubber material. Further, an antibacterial material is kneaded in the pinching means. The antibacterial material may be kneaded with the rubber-based material as described above, or may be arranged around the sandwiching means 4 with a collar made of the antibacterial material.

The vibrating means 5 vibrates the base 2 by vibrating the vibrator 5b by a motor 5a disposed inside the base 2, and the frequency of the vibration is 4000 minutes per minute. Preferably, it is rotation.

Reference numeral 13 denotes nine radial lines 12 from the vicinity of a portion 2c for supporting an arch portion (not shown) of the foot 8.
a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, 12
g, 12h, and 12i, the first protrusion 3a, and a pot pressing protrusion formed closer to the portion 2c than the second protrusion 3b, and the first pot pressing protrusion 13a on the portion 2c side. And the second crucible pushing protrusion 1 on the side of the first protrusion 3a
3b are formed respectively. The pot pressing projection 13
Has a smaller amount of protrusion than the protrusion 3.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a hole which penetrates the base 2 and which can be used to prevent loss by passing a string or the like.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described separately for each function.

Dryness between the toes and recovery from fatigue: Toe retainer 1
When the foot 8 is placed on the base 2, a plurality of protrusions 3 of the base 2 are formed radially from the portion 2 c that supports the arch of the foot 8, so that the protrusion 3 matches the position of the base of the finger 9 of the foot 8. If the pinching means 4 is engaged with the projection 3, the finger 9 of the foot 8
Therefore, the usability is good for widening the interval between the fingers 9 of the foot 8. That is, the toe retainer 1 conforms to the shape of the finger 9 of each human foot 8 having a different size as compared with the conventional appliance in which the finger 9 of the human foot 8 is forcibly engaged with the appliance called the toe retainer 1. Therefore, the usability is remarkably improved for widening the interval between the fingers 9 of the foot 8. Further, since the protrusion 3 in a state where the pinching means 4 is not engaged is raised from the base 2, when the foot 8 is put on the base 2 and weight is added, the protrusion 3 is moved together with the pot pressing protrusion 13, The sole has the function of stimulating the pot on the sole of the foot 8 as it is.

Toe fatigue recovery : pinching means 4 of toe 9
When the vibration means 5 is operated by turning on the switch 6 while the base 2 is interposed therebetween, the base 2 vibrates at an appropriate vibration cycle, and the base 2 in contact with the sole of the foot 8 and the protrusions formed on the base 2 Pleasant vibrations are transmitted from the portion 3 and the pot pressing portion 13 to the entire foot 8 to help recovery from fatigue. Further, not only the space between the fingers 9 of the foot 8 is widened, but also the finger 9 by the pinching means 4 vibrating through the projection 3 is attached to the spread finger 9 itself.
Vibration is applied to each of the components, which further contributes to recovery from fatigue, and such high added value makes it possible to produce high-quality products.

Recovering from fatigue in other parts: Holding the toe holder 1 by hand or by another person, and using the protrusions 10 and 11 on the acupoints of the part where fatigue is felt, such as shoulders and thighs. If pressed, it becomes a simple crucible pressing means, which helps to recover fatigue of not only the toes 9 but also all parts of the body. The first part 2a of the base 2 has an arc-shaped first part.
If it is moved while turning the protruding portion 10 side, a stimulus can be easily applied to a shoulder, a thigh and the like. At this time, the main part 2a
The second protrusion 11 formed on the finger of the user to be treated makes it easier to hold the toe holder 1. In addition, the pushing force is concentrated by holding the arc-shaped peripheral wall 2b side of the base 2 and pushing the second protruding portion 11 side into the pot of the limb,
It can give a slight stimulus without having to press with a very strong force. At this time, when a vibration at 4000 revolutions per minute, which is a preferable vibration obtained experimentally, is given, the vibration is applied to the stepped foot 8 or the pressed part (shoulder, arm, thigh, etc.), and the blood circulation is improved by the vibration. Helps to recover from fatigue.

Other functions: Since the pinching means 4 is made of a rubber-based material, a soft feel of the rubber-based material is given between the fingers 9 of the foot 8 and a sense of security without pain is given to the user. . Further, since the hardness of the protrusion 3 supporting the pinching means 4 is transmitted through the rubber-based material, it is possible to give the user a certain feeling that the space between the fingers 9 of the foot 8 is supported. Further, since the space between the fingers 9 of the foot 8 is warm and humid, there is a possibility that fungi and other germs invading through gaps such as shoes may propagate. Since the material is provided, the propagation of the germs can be prevented. Furthermore, since the pinching means 4 can be removed from the protrusions 3 and washed, it can be kept clean.
Furthermore, it has a compact and one-piece design, and has the effect of being portable.

[0032]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the foot is put on the base, a plurality of protrusions of the base are formed radially from a portion supporting the arch of the foot, so that the toe is formed. If the pinching means is engaged with the projection that matches the position of the base of the toe, it follows the shape of the base of the toe, which is convenient for widening the interval between the toes. Compared with the conventional device in which the human toe is forcibly applied to the device, the device can be adapted to the shape of the human toe, so that the usability is remarkably improved. In addition, since the protrusion in the state where the pinching means is not engaged is standing from the base, when the weight is added by putting the foot on the base, the protrusion has the function of stimulating the pot of the sole of the foot as it is. Become. Furthermore, since the pinching means can be removed for washing, it can be kept clean.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, if the vibrating means is operated while the toes are pinched by the pinching means, the base vibrates at an appropriate vibration cycle. Pleasant vibrations are transmitted to the entire foot from the protrusions formed on the base, which can help to recover from fatigue. In addition to simply expanding the space between the toes, vibration is applied to each of the fingers by the pinching means that vibrates through the protrusions on the spread fingers themselves.
Due to such high added value, high-quality products can be obtained.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by holding the toe retainer with a hand and pressing the tongue of a site where fatigue is felt, such as a shoulder or a thigh, with a projection, the toe retainer can be simplified. It serves as a pot for pressing a pot, and helps to recover from fatigue not only in the toes but also in all parts of the body.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the user moves the main portion of the base while rotating the first protruding portion side of the circular arc, the stimulation can be easily applied to the shoulder, the thigh, and the like. At this time, the second protrusion formed on the main part is caught on the finger of the person to be treated, making it easier to hold the toe holder. In addition, since the pressing force is concentrated by pressing the second protruding portion side into the limb by holding the arc-shaped peripheral wall side of the base, it is possible to give a slight stimulus without pressing with a very strong force. . Furthermore, it has a compact one-piece design, and has the effect of being portable.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, 4,000 revolutions per minute, which is a preferable vibration obtained experimentally, is applied to a stepped foot or a depressed portion (shoulder, arm, thigh, etc.), and the vibration is caused by the vibration. Improving blood circulation helps to recover from fatigue.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the pinching means is made of a rubber-based material, a soft feel of the rubber-based material is given between the toes, giving the user a sense of security without pain. be able to. In addition, since the hardness of the projection supporting the pinching means is transmitted through the rubber-based material, the user can be given a certain feeling that the space between the toes is supported.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, there is a danger that various fungi such as fungi invading through gaps in shoes or the like may propagate since warm spaces are present between the toes. Because the antibacterial material is arranged as a sandwiching means to support the space,
It is possible to prevent the propagation of the germs.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view showing the structure of a toe retainer according to this embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toe holder 2 Base 2a Main part 2b Perimeter wall 2c A part which supports an arch part 3 Projection part 4 Pinching means 5 Vibration means 6 Switch 7 Power supply means 8 Toes 9 Toes 10 First projection 11 Second projection 12 Radial Line

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A toe holder in which a pinching means capable of expanding a space between toes can be disposed at an appropriate position, and the pinching means can be disengaged from a projection provided on a base. A plurality of stand positions of the protrusions are formed radially from the vicinity of a portion supporting an arch portion of a foot. 2. The toe retainer according to claim 1, wherein the base has a built-in vibrating means, and can vibrate the foot with an appropriate vibration cycle. Toe holder. 3. The toe retainer according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion that can press a pot such as a shoulder or a thigh is formed around the base. And toe holder. 4. The toe retainer according to claim 3, wherein the base is formed substantially in a scallop shape by a main part and a substantially fan-shaped peripheral wall centered on the main part, and the protrusion is provided. A first protrusion having an irregular shape formed on the arc-shaped peripheral wall of the base at an appropriate pitch; and a second protrusion formed by projecting from a main portion of the base opposed to the first protrusion. A toe retainer, comprising: 5. The toe holder according to claim 2, wherein a vibration cycle of the base is 4000 revolutions per minute. . 6. The toe retainer according to claim 1, wherein the pinching means is made of a rubber-based material, and can be pinched between the protrusions. The toe retainer characterized by the above. 7. The toe holder according to claim 1, wherein an antibacterial material is disposed in the pinching means. .