JPH105307A - Foot warming bath - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a foot warming bath which is safe without any risk of skin burn and improved in temperature distribution. SOLUTION: In this foot warming bath, a heat generating body 2 to be controlled lower than the heat resistant temperature of an inner vessel 1 is fitted on the outside face of the inner vessel 1 whose upper face is opened, and the inner vessel 1 and the heat generating body 2 are covered with an outer vessel 3 consisting of an outer shell. Then, the opening part on the upper face of the inner vessel 1 is covered with an outer lid 4 and further, a setting means 5 provided for setting the quantity of heat to be generated by the heat generating body 2. In this case, a foot rest 8 consisting of synthetic resin is installed through a gap 7, where hot water 6 can be circulated, onto the inner face of bottom part of the inner vessel 1.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は湯を用いて脚を温め
る脚専用の温浴器に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a warm bath dedicated to legs for warming legs with hot water.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来のこの種の脚温浴器として実用化さ
れているものに、図２に示すようなものがある（例えば
特開平７−１００１８０号公報）。上面が開口した内容
器１の底部裏面にコード状ヒータやシーズヒータ等を熱
源とする発熱体２を設けるとともに、前記発熱体２を覆
う外容器３と、発熱量を設定する設定手段５から成って
いる。このものは内容器１には適当な温度（３８℃〜４
５℃）に温めた湯６を適量注ぎ、それに浴用薬剤を溶か
し、図３に示すような椅子９等に腰掛けた姿勢でその中
に両足を浸し、適当な時間保持することによって湯６の
エネルギーと浴用薬剤の作用で脚の皮膚を通して人体を
加温し、血液の流れにより全身に湯の熱や薬剤の作用を
伝え、血行を良くして疲労回復、健康の維持、増進を図
るものである。2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 2 shows an example of a conventional leg warmer of this type that has been put into practical use (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-100180). A heating element 2 having a cord-shaped heater, a sheathed heater, or the like as a heat source is provided on the bottom rear surface of the inner container 1 having an open upper surface, an outer container 3 covering the heating element 2, and a setting means 5 for setting a heat generation amount. ing. The inner container 1 has an appropriate temperature (38 ° C. to 4 ° C.).
5 ° C.), an appropriate amount of hot water 6 is poured therein, a bath medicine is dissolved therein, and both feet are immersed in a chair 9 or the like as shown in FIG. The effect of the bath medicine is to warm the human body through the skin of the legs, and the flow of blood conveys the heat of the hot water and the action of the medicine to the whole body to improve blood circulation, recover from fatigue, maintain health, and promote health. .

【０００３】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来の脚温浴器は加熱
効率の最も良い位置である内容器１の底部外面に発熱体
２を設けて加熱する構造としている。そのためこの熱が
内容器１に伝導し、さらに湯６を加温する構造である
が、通常、温浴の効果を得るためには２０分前後内容器
１に脚を入れて使用する必要があるが、脚が直接接触す
る内容器１の底部内面は発熱体２により加熱されて湯温
よりも約２℃〜７℃高温となるため、やけどの危険が生
じたり、湯温との温度差が大きく使用感も悪いという問
題点があった。The conventional leg warmer has a structure in which a heating element 2 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom of the inner vessel 1, which is the position where the heating efficiency is the best, to heat the vessel. Therefore, this heat is conducted to the inner container 1, and the hot water 6 is further heated. However, in order to obtain the effect of the warm bath, it is usually necessary to put the legs in the inner container about 20 minutes before use. The inner surface of the bottom of the inner container 1 with which the legs are in direct contact is heated by the heating element 2 and becomes about 2 ° C. to 7 ° C. higher than the hot water temperature, so that there is a danger of burns or a large temperature difference from the hot water temperature. There was a problem that the usability was poor.

【０００４】[0004]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記の課題を解
決するためになされたもので、上面が開口した内容器の
底部内面に、湯が対流する隙間を介して、合成樹脂等の
材料により成形した、脚を乗せておくための脚乗せ台を
設けたものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a material such as a synthetic resin is provided on a bottom inner surface of an inner container having an open upper surface through a gap through which hot water convects. And a leg rest for placing the leg thereon.

【０００５】[0005]

【発明の実施の形態】本発明は内容器の底部内面に、隙
間を介して合成樹脂等により成形した脚乗せ台を設けた
ものである。このような構成としたことにより、内容器
底部外面に設けた発熱体により内容器の底部外面が加熱
され、その熱が底部内面に伝導する。その上部には隙間
があるため湯が充満しており、直接湯が加熱される。加
熱された湯は上昇して脚乗せ台の裏面に当たり四方に分
散して上昇撹拌される。脚は脚乗せ台上に乗せて適当な
時間保持する。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the present invention, a footrest formed of a synthetic resin or the like is provided on a bottom inner surface of an inner container through a gap. With such a configuration, the outer surface of the bottom of the inner container is heated by the heating element provided on the outer surface of the bottom of the inner container, and the heat is conducted to the inner surface of the bottom. Since there is a gap in the upper part, the hot water is filled and the hot water is directly heated. The heated hot water rises and hits the back surface of the footrest, and is dispersed and dispersed in four directions and stirred. The legs are placed on a footrest and held for an appropriate time.

【０００６】このように隙間を介して脚乗せ台を設けた
ので底部内面に直接脚が接触せず、その間の湯によって
高温状態が緩衝され、設定手段で指示した湯温となって
やけどの危険がなくなる。また、加熱された湯が脚乗せ
台に当たり四方に分散されることにより湯の中央部高温
化を防ぎ、温度分布を均一に保つことができる。[0006] Since the leg rest is provided through the gap as described above, the leg does not directly contact the inner surface of the bottom, and the high-temperature state is buffered by the hot water therebetween, and the hot water temperature is instructed by the setting means, and the danger of burns is caused. Disappears. Further, since the heated hot water hits the foot rest and is dispersed in all directions, it is possible to prevent the central portion of the hot water from being heated to a high temperature and to maintain a uniform temperature distribution.

【０００７】[0007]

【実施例】以下本発明の一実施例を図面によって説明す
る。図１は本発明の断面図である。An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the present invention.

【０００８】図において、１は上面開口の内容器で、耐
熱温度が１２０℃程度のポリプロピレン樹脂等の電気絶
縁材料により成形され、使用者の両脚を収納するのに適
した容積を有している。２は内容器１の底部外面に設け
たコード状の発熱体で、電熱線をガラス等で構成した芯
糸に巻き、シリコンゴム等の電気絶縁材料で被覆されて
おり、その飽和温度は１００℃以下になるように設定さ
れている。In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an inner container having an upper opening, which is formed of an electrically insulating material such as a polypropylene resin having a heat-resistant temperature of about 120 ° C. and has a volume suitable for accommodating both legs of a user. . Reference numeral 2 denotes a cord-shaped heating element provided on the outer surface of the bottom of the inner container 1, wherein a heating wire is wound around a core yarn made of glass or the like, and is covered with an electrically insulating material such as silicon rubber. It is set to be as follows.

【０００９】３は外容器で、ポリプロピレン樹脂等の電
気絶縁材料により成形され、外かくを構成している。４
は内容器１の上面を覆う外ふたで、内容器１と開閉自在
に取り付けられており、ポリプロピレン樹脂等で成形さ
れている。Reference numeral 3 denotes an outer container, which is formed of an electrically insulating material such as a polypropylene resin to constitute an outer shell. 4
Is an outer lid that covers the upper surface of the inner container 1 and is attached to the inner container 1 so as to be openable and closable, and is formed of polypropylene resin or the like.

【００１０】１０は制御体で、発熱体２の出力をサーミ
スタの抵抗変化を利用して湯温を３８℃〜４５℃程度に
保つよう制御している。５はダイヤル等の設定手段で、
使用者が湯の温度を適当にセットするためのものであ
り、外部に露出している。１１は温度過昇防止装置とし
ての温度ヒューズで内容器１の底部外面に取り付けられ
ており、制御体１０が故障した際の安全装置として発熱
体２の異常加熱を防止する。Reference numeral 10 denotes a control unit which controls the output of the heating element 2 so as to maintain the hot water temperature at about 38 ° C. to 45 ° C. by utilizing the resistance change of the thermistor. 5 is a setting means such as a dial,
It is for the user to set the temperature of the hot water appropriately and is exposed to the outside. Numeral 11 denotes a thermal fuse as a device for preventing overheating, which is attached to the outer surface of the bottom of the inner container 1 and prevents abnormal heating of the heating element 2 as a safety device when the controller 10 breaks down.

【００１１】８は脚乗せ台であり、ポリプロピレン樹脂
等により形成され、脚を乗せる板状部とそれを支える複
数個の支持部とよりなり、内容器１の底部内面に平坦に
設置されている。前記支持部を適当な高さに設定するこ
とにより、内容器１の底部内面との間に隙間７を確保し
ている。Reference numeral 8 denotes a leg rest, which is formed of a polypropylene resin or the like and comprises a plate-like portion on which the leg is placed and a plurality of support portions for supporting the leg portion, and is installed flat on the inner surface of the bottom of the inner container 1. . By setting the support portion at an appropriate height, a gap 7 is secured between the support portion and the inner surface of the bottom of the inner container 1.

【００１２】本発明は以上の構成よりなっており、使用
方法は外ふた４を取り外し、あらかじめ適当な温度に調
整した湯６を内容器１に入れ、外ふた４を取り付けて電
源を接続し、設定手段５を使用者の好みの温度にセット
する。これによって発熱体２に通電が開始され、内容器
１の底部が加熱されると共に、そこに接する湯６も加熱
されて上昇し、脚乗せ台８の裏面に当たって四方に分散
して上昇撹拌され、温度分布の良い湯６が得られる。The present invention has the above construction. The method of use is to remove the outer lid 4, put hot water 6 previously adjusted to an appropriate temperature into the inner container 1, attach the outer lid 4, and connect the power supply. The setting means 5 is set to a temperature desired by the user. As a result, the power supply to the heating element 2 is started, the bottom of the inner container 1 is heated, and the hot water 6 in contact therewith is also heated and rises, hitting the back surface of the footrest 8 and dispersed and stirred in four directions, Hot water 6 with a good temperature distribution is obtained.

【００１３】また、制御体１０が通電動作を制御して設
定された温度に達すると通電を停止する動作を繰り返し
て、湯６の温度を一定に保持する。When the control body 10 controls the energization operation and reaches a set temperature, the operation of stopping the energization is repeated to keep the temperature of the hot water 6 constant.

【００１４】使用者は湯６の中に浴用薬剤を規定量投入
し、椅子に腰掛けて内容器１の湯６の中の脚乗せ台８に
脚を乗せ、約２０分間その状態を保つが、脚は脚乗せ台
８の上に乗せているため内容器の高温部に接することは
なく、やけどの心配がなく使用者自身の血行を良くする
ことができる。The user puts a prescribed amount of bath medicine into the hot water 6, sits on a chair, puts his legs on the footrest 8 in the hot water 6 of the inner container 1, and keeps the state for about 20 minutes. Since the legs are placed on the footrest 8, the legs do not come into contact with the high temperature portion of the inner container, so that the user can improve the blood circulation without worrying about burns.

【００１５】[0015]

【発明の効果】本発明によれば、内容器の底部内面に湯
が対流できる隙間を介して、ポリプロピレン樹脂等から
なる脚乗せ台を設けて脚を乗せる構成としたので、高温
になる底部内面に脚を接することがなくなり、やけどを
防止できる。According to the present invention, since a leg rest made of polypropylene resin or the like is provided on the inner surface of the bottom of the inner container through a gap through which hot water can convect, the leg can be put on the inner surface of the inner container. The legs are not in contact with the skin, preventing burns.

【００１６】また、加熱された湯が脚乗せ台裏面に当た
って四方に分散上昇するので、湯の中央部高温化を防
ぎ、温度分布を均一に保つことができるという安全で使
用感の良い脚温浴器が提供できる。Further, since the heated hot water hits the back of the foot rest and rises in all directions, the hot water can be prevented from becoming hot in the center and the temperature distribution can be kept uniform. Can be provided.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図１】本発明の一実施例を示す脚温浴器の断面図であ
る。FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a leg warming bath showing one embodiment of the present invention.

【図２】従来例を示す脚温浴器の断面図である。FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a leg warming bath showing a conventional example.

【図３】使用状態を示す側面図である。FIG. 3 is a side view showing a use state.

【記号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１ 内容器 ２ 発熱体 ３ 外容器 ４ 外ふた ５ 設定手段 ６ 湯 ７ 隙間 ８ 脚乗せ台 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Inner container 2 Heating element 3 Outer container 4 Outer lid 5 Setting means 6 Hot water 7 Gap 8 Leg rest

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 電気絶縁材料で成形され、上面が開口し
た内容器（１）の外側底面に、内容器（１）の耐熱温度
以下の温度に制御される発熱体（２）を設け、これらの
内容器（１）および発熱体（２）を、電気絶縁材料で成
形され外かくを構成する外容器（３）で覆うと共に、内
容器（１）の上面開口部を外ふた（４）で覆い、さらに
前記発熱体（２）の発熱量を設定する設定手段（５）を
備えた脚温浴器において、前記内容器（１）の底部内面
に湯（６）が対流できる隙間（７）を介して合成樹脂等
から成る脚乗せ台（８）を設けたことを特徴とする脚温
浴器。1. A heating element (2) which is formed of an electrically insulating material and is provided on an outer bottom surface of an inner container (1) having an open upper surface, the heating element (2) being controlled to a temperature lower than a heat-resistant temperature of the inner container (1). The inner container (1) and the heating element (2) are covered with an outer container (3) formed of an electrically insulating material and constituting an outer shell, and the upper opening of the inner container (1) is covered with an outer lid (4). In a leg warmer provided with a setting means (5) for setting the amount of heat generated by the heating element (2), a gap (7) through which hot water (6) can be convected in the bottom inner surface of the inner container (1). A leg warm bath characterized by comprising a foot rest (8) made of a synthetic resin or the like.