WO2018008501A1 - Biological stimulation tool - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a biological stimulator.
- lift-up surgery has been performed for the purpose of removing skin wrinkles in cosmetic surgery and the like.
- the lift-up operation is an operation in which a stretched and slack muscle or a part of the skin is removed and pulled up.
- the muscles lifted up by the lift-up operation re-sag with time. Therefore, if the lift-up operation is performed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the face muscles will not play and the face may be pulled. Also, during the recovery period after surgery, there is a problem in that women are hesitant to go out because there is internal bleeding in the operated part.
- Patent Document 1 discloses facial wrinkle removal including a shaft having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, means for dissolving the tissue, and means for connecting the shaft and applying energy to the target tissue. A device has been proposed.
- the facial wrinkle removing device described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that there is a concern about adverse effects on a living body because tissue is removed.
- the present invention provides a biostimulator that can restore muscle tension by stimulating muscles without adversely affecting the living body.
- the biostimulator of the present invention includes a stimulator body, A heating part integrally provided at the tip of the stimulator body, It has the 1st electrode part integrally provided in the front-end
- the heating part and the first electrode part are integrally provided at the distal end portion of the biostimulation body, and by energizing the living body from the first electrode part through the skin,
- the existing mitochondrial electron transport system can be activated to promote the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
- ATP adenosine triphosphate
- it can facilitate the transport of ions into and out of cells, the discharge of waste and carbon dioxide, the intake of nutrients and oxygen, and the promotion of nerve cell metabolism and the smooth division and regeneration of cells. it can.
- the thermal receptor can be activated by energizing the living body through the skin of the limited region from the first electrode part.
- a plurality of temperature sensors are received by applying the thermal stimulus from the thermal part to the skin. Stimulate the container and make the stimulation to the nerve cells connected to these thermal receptors sufficient, increasing the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve cells to effectively regain muscle tension, for example, It is possible to reduce or eliminate sagging or the like caused by the flexion of facial expression muscles generated on the face.
- the thermal stimulus is applied from the thermal part to the skin of the limited part, Thermal stimulation to the peripheral nerves entering is smoothly transmitted to the nerve center, and an intracerebral transmitter substance and an inhibitory neurotransmitter substance having an analgesic action are secreted smoothly, thereby providing an excellent pain relieving action.
- an intracerebral transmitter substance and an inhibitory neurotransmitter substance having an analgesic action are secreted smoothly, thereby providing an excellent pain relieving action.
- it suppresses sympathetic overstress, suppresses vasoconstriction and muscle tone, and exerts an excellent pain relieving action.
- the heating of the heating part in the biological stimulator is configured to be repeated a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals
- the neurons are ignited by temporal addition, which is a feature of nerve transmission. It can be generated more effectively to transmit the action potential between nerve cells more effectively, further increasing the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve fiber to regain the muscle tension more effectively be able to.
- the biostimulator A includes a stimulator main body 1, a heating part 2 provided integrally with the front end surface of the stimulator main body 1, and the front end surface of the stimulator main body 1. And the first electrode portion 3 provided integrally therewith.
- the stimulator main body 1 is formed in such a size that the user can hold it with one hand, and in FIG. 1, it is formed in a cylindrical shape having a certain length.
- a DC power source 11 such as a dry battery or a secondary battery is built in the stimulator main body 1.
- a second electrode portion 12 formed of a conductive member such as metal is integrally provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the grip portion 10 for gripping the stimulator body 1 with a human hand. .
- the second electrode portion 12 is paired with the first electrode portion 3 as an electrode portion.
- a negative electrode (positive electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to the second electrode portion 12, and a positive electrode (negative electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to a first electrode portion 3 described later.
- a switch 13 for turning on or off the biological stimulator A is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the stimulator main body 1.
- an external DC power supply may be used instead of the built-in DC power supply 11.
- the distal end surface of the stimulator body 1 is in a raised state (cross section convex arc shape) from the outer peripheral portion to the central portion, and one heating portion 2 is integrally provided at the central portion of the distal end surface. It has been. Note that a plurality of the thermal units 2 may be integrally provided on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1.
- the tip surface of the stimulator main body 1 does not need to be formed in a convex arc shape in cross section, and is formed in a flat surface, and one or a plurality of heating portions may be formed in the center of the flat tip surface. .
- the thermal unit may protrude from the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 or may be configured such that the distal end surface of the thermal unit is flush with the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1.
- the heating unit 2 is heated, and the heated heating unit 2 is brought into contact with the skin surface of a living body such as a human body, whereby a thermal stimulus can be applied to the living body skin.
- a thermal stimulus can be applied to the living body skin.
- the thermal part 2 should just be able to give a thermal stimulus to a biological body and may be coat
- the size of the distal end surface of the thermal unit 2 is based on temporal addition in nerve cells by effectively pressing the skin of the living body to thin the skin and subcutaneous tissue and effectively applying thermal stimulation to the nerve cells. Effectively generate firing, effectively transmit action potentials between nerve cells and cause firing within nerve cells, and increase stimulation of muscles sent from nerve fibers to increase muscle tension effectively Therefore, the thickness is preferably 0.5 to 3 mm, more preferably 1 to 2 mm.
- the size of the heating part 2 refers to the diameter of the smallest perfect circle that can surround the heating part 2.
- the heating temperature of the heating unit 2 varies depending on the living body, firing is more effectively generated by temporal addition in the nerve cells, thereby effectively transmitting action potential between the nerve cells and firing in the nerve cells. Therefore, it is possible to increase the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve fiber and effectively regain the muscle tension. Therefore, the temperature is preferably 43 to 65 ° C, more preferably 48 to 60 ° C.
- the heating unit 2 is not particularly limited as long as it can be heated to a predetermined temperature by energization. It is preferable that the heating unit 2 can control the heating time by controlling energization.
- Examples of the heating unit 2 include a nichrome wire and a ceramic chip.
- the nichrome wire and the ceramic chip are electrically connected to the DC power source 11 and can be heated to a predetermined temperature and heated by passing a DC current. By controlling the application of a direct current to the nichrome wire or the ceramic chip, the heating temperature and the heating time of the nichrome wire or the ceramic chip can be controlled.
- a pair of electrical connection portions 2A and 2B are disposed in the central portion of the distal end surface of the stimulator 1 so that the distal end surfaces thereof are exposed.
- a heating unit 2 such as a nichrome wire or a ceramic chip is electrically connected between 2A and 2B.
- the electrical connection portion 2A is electrically connected to the positive electrode or negative electrode of the DC power source built in the stimulator body 1, and the electrical connection portion 2B is electrically connected to the negative electrode or positive electrode of the DC power source. ing.
- the electrical connection parts 2A and 2B When the tip of the stimulator body 1 is pressed against the user's skin, the electrical connection parts 2A and 2B come into contact with the skin, and the body of the user existing between the electrical connection parts 2A and 2B is about 30 to 150 ⁇ A. It is comprised so that the weak electric current of this may be supplied. Therefore, as will be described later, a direct current is applied to the heating unit 2 to heat the heating unit 2 to a predetermined temperature, and at the same time, a weak current is applied to the living body of the user. Energization of the weak current into the living body by the electrical connecting portions 2A and 2B has the same effect as the energization of the weak current into the living body by the electrode unit 3 described later. For the detailed description of this effect, the description in the case where a weak current is passed through the living body by the electrode unit 3 is used, and the description is omitted.
- the weak current flowing into the living body by the electrical connecting parts 2A and 2B is always performed simultaneously with the thermal stimulation by the warming part 2, and the nerve cells and the thermal receptors are activated by the weak current.
- the nerve cells are effectively stimulated with electricity and heat, the nerve cells are ignited effectively, and the muscles connected to the nerve fibers are stimulated effectively, so that the muscle fibers become flexible and muscles.
- the elasticity of the fiber is restored to give the muscle tension, and as a result, wrinkles appearing on the skin, muscle slack, and the like can be effectively reduced or eliminated.
- muscle relaxation can be promoted by suppressing blood vessel contraction and muscle tone.
- the bones that are pulled by the strained muscles and shifted from the correct position can be positioned in the correct posture, and by returning the bones to the correct posture, an excellent pain relieving action is achieved.
- An annular first electrode portion 3 is integrally provided on the outer peripheral portion of the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1, and the first electrode portion 3 is disposed so as to surround the heating portion 2.
- the 1st electrode part 3 is comprised from the electroconductive material. 3 and 4 show the case where the first electrode part 3 is formed in an annular shape, the annular first electrode part 3 may be divided into a plurality of parts. Each of the divided first electrode portions is electrically connected to the DC power source 11.
- the first electrode unit 3 is electrically connected to the positive electrode or the negative electrode of the DC power source 11 as described above.
- the first electrode unit 3 and the first electrode unit 3 are in contact with the positive electrode (negative electrode) of the DC power source 11 (for example, the face) )
- An electric circuit connected to the negative electrode (positive electrode) of the DC power source 11 through the trunk, the arm and palm holding the stimulator main body, and the second electrode portion 12 of the stimulator main body 1 is formed.
- a weak current supplied from the DC power supply 11 is applied to nerve cells in the living body.
- the weak current is preferably 1 to 300 ⁇ A, more preferably 1 to 150 ⁇ A.
- the direct current from the direct current power source 11 is always supplied to the first electrode unit 3 and the heating unit 2
- a direct current from the direct current power source 11 is energized at predetermined time intervals and is heated to a predetermined temperature at predetermined time intervals.
- the stimulator body 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
- a ROM Read Only Memory
- RAM Random Access Memory
- an energization control program executed by the CPU and various data are stored.
- the RAM stores a memory for temporarily storing setting values set based on the energization control program.
- the energization control means is realized by reading and writing data in the RAM under the control of the CPU by reading the energization control program on the CPU or RAM.
- a thermal switch (not shown) is provided in the stimulator main body 1, and the thermal unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature at predetermined time intervals only while the thermal switch is pressed. May be.
- the energization (supply) pattern of the direct current to the thermal unit 2 by the CPU is not particularly limited, but the direct current is applied to the thermal unit 2 of the biological stimulator A for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 to 1.2 seconds).
- a predetermined time for example, 0.2 to 1.2 seconds.
- a supply pattern in which the process of stopping the supply of direct current over a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 to 1.2 seconds) is set as one cycle after this is supplied is preferable.
- the heating unit 2 When a direct current is applied to the heating unit 2, the heating unit 2 is instantaneously heated to a predetermined temperature. On the other hand, when the supply of a direct current to the heating unit 2 is stopped, heating of the heating unit 2 is stopped and heating is performed. The temperature of part 2 drops.
- the heating unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time as the DC current is supplied, and then the heating is stopped for a predetermined time as the DC current is stopped.
- the heating pattern in which the temperature drops is one cycle, and this cycle is repeated.
- the heating time of the heating unit 2 is preferably 0.3 to 1 second, and more preferably 0.4 to 0.7 second, because firing can be effectively generated in neurons by temporal addition.
- the stop time of the supply of the direct current to the thermal unit 2 is that the thermal stimulation can be intermittently repeatedly applied to the nerve cell, and firing can be effectively caused to the nerve cell by temporal addition. Is preferably 0.8 seconds, more preferably 0.2 to 0.6 seconds.
- a direct current is always energized to the first electrode unit 3 of the biostimulator A according to the energization control program by the CPU.
- a direct current is applied to the heating unit 2 at predetermined time intervals, and the heating unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature at predetermined time intervals.
- a person who wants to regain tension by stimulating muscles or a person who wants to relieve pain grasps the grasping portion 10 of the stimulator main body 1 by hand, The front end surface of the biostimulator A is pressed onto the user's own skin.
- the palm or part of the finger comes into contact with the second electrode portion 12 of the stimulator main body 1, and the palm or finger and the second electrode portion 12 are electrically connected. Make sure that it is connected to.
- the first electrode portion 3 integrally provided on the distal end surface of the biological stimulator A comes into contact with the skin and a weak current is passed through the living body through the first electrode portion 3, it exists in the nerve cell.
- the mitochondrial electron transport system is activated and the mitochondria itself is increased in production to promote the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Further, the production of ribosomal RNA is increased, and the tissue repair is activated by the activation of protein synthesis.
- ATP adenosine triphosphate
- the production of ribosomal RNA is increased, and the tissue repair is activated by the activation of protein synthesis.
- the transport of ions into and out of cells can be facilitated, waste and carbon dioxide can be discharged, and nutrients and oxygen can be activated. Smoothly activated nerve cells.
- the warm receptor can be activated, and the response of the warm receptor to the thermal stimulus from the hot portion is increased.
- the stimulation of nerve cells connected to the warm receptor is made sufficient, and the stimulation to the muscles sent from the nerve cells is increased to effectively regain muscle tension, for example, the facial muscles on the face Sag due to deflection can be reduced or eliminated.
- muscle relaxation can be promoted by suppressing blood vessel contraction and muscle tone.
- the bones that are pulled by the strained muscles and shifted from the correct position can be positioned in the correct posture, and by returning the bones to the correct posture, an excellent pain relieving action is achieved.
- the heating unit 2 of the biological stimulator A pressed on the skin. Thermal stimulation is given to the skin of the user (living body) at predetermined time intervals.
- the first electrode unit 3 is disposed so as to surround the thermal unit 2, and the nerve cell and the thermal receptor to which thermal stimulation is applied by the thermal unit 2 are supplied through the first electrode unit 3. In this activated state, the nerve cells and the thermal receptor are reliably given thermal stimulation by the thermal unit 2.
- a nerve fiber is composed of an infinite number of nerve cells, and each nerve cell includes a cell body, a plurality of dendrites branched like branches from the cell body, and axons protruding from the cell body. Have.
- Nerve cells communicate information using signals.
- the nerve cell When the cell body is in a quiescent state, the nerve cell has a lot of potassium ions, but the nerve cell has a large distribution of sodium ions and chloride ions, and the nerve cell has a negative potential with respect to the outside of the nerve cell ( The resting membrane potential).
- the difference in concentration between potassium ion, sodium ion and chloride ion is maintained by a sodium pump of neuronal transmembrane protein using ATP as energy.
- the synthesis of ATP as energy is promoted by the application of a weak current to the body.
- a hole called a sodium channel existing in the cell membrane is instantaneously opened for about 1/1000 second, and sodium ions flow into the nerve cell, resulting in the nerve cell.
- the internal potential becomes a slightly positive potential (action potential) with respect to the outside of the cell body. This phenomenon is called “ignition”.
- the action potential is generated at once when the potential in the nerve cell gradually increases and exceeds a certain threshold. As described later, “ignition” is caused not only when a neurotransmitter is received from another nerve cell but also when a physical or chemical stimulus is received from the outside world.
- Ignition usually first occurs at the root of the axon from the cell body, that is, the axon hill.
- the generated action potential causes an electrical change in the potential of the cell membrane of the nearby axon, and the action potential is successively transmitted through the axon by the change in the membrane potential exceeding a predetermined threshold. Is transmitted to the end of the axon.
- the action potential transmitted to the axon terminal is transmitted to the next nerve cell. Since there is a slight interval (synaptic interval) between the axon terminal of a neuron and the dendrite of the next neuron, the action potential is transmitted to the next neuron as described above. Can not do it.
- neurotransmitters are released from the synaptic vesicle in the synaptic terminal, and the next neuron
- a neurotransmitter binds to a dendrite, a sodium channel is released as described above, and an action potential is generated in the next neuron, and is transmitted through the neuron.
- a neurotransmitter is transmitted from a neuron to the next neuron, and it is necessary to cause “fire” in the next neuron. In order to cause fire, the action potential is not less than a predetermined threshold value. It is necessary to be.
- the production of ATP can be promoted by the weak current supplied through the first electrode unit 3, and the transmission from one neuron to the next neuron and the firing itself in the neuron are generated smoothly. Can be made.
- a nerve cell has a phenomenon (time addition) in which action potentials generated in a nerve cell are increased by applying repeated stimulation such as heat repeatedly at a sufficiently short time interval.
- the biostimulator A effectively generates firing when a neurotransmitter is transmitted from one neuron to the next, or firing when a physical or chemical stimulus is applied to the neuron from the outside. Therefore, by applying a weak current to the nerve cell through the first electrode unit 3, the nerve cell and the warm receptor are activated, and firing is effectively generated in the nerve cell, By adding a thermal stimulus by the thermal unit 2 to the activated neuron and the thermoreceptor, preferably, temporal addition is caused, and as a result, firing is effectively generated in the neuron.
- the muscle fibers can be made flexible and the elasticity can be restored.
- thermal stimulation is repeatedly applied to the same neurons under the skin at predetermined time intervals to the neurons activated by the weak current, and temporal addition occurs simultaneously by the thermal stimulation. ing.
- nerve cells are effectively ignited to effectively transmit action potentials in nerve cells, resulting in effective stimulation of muscles, flexibility of muscle fibers and recovery of elasticity. be able to.
- the biostimulator A is provided with the first electrode portion 3 and the heating portion 2 on the distal end surface of the stimulator body 1. Therefore, even if the user is not an expert, if the path of the rough nerve fiber is grasped, the first electrode portion 3 and the heating portion 2 can be attached by simply placing the tip surface of the stimulator body 1 on the skin. It can be set as the state applied to the several warm receptor which converges on the same nerve cell. Then, after the nerve cell and the warm receptor are activated by the weak current supplied through the first electrode unit 3, the nerve cell is effectively discharged by the first electrode unit 3 and the heating unit 2.
- the energization of the first electrode unit 3 is energized by the heating unit 2 and thermal stimulation is applied to the nerve cells.
- a configuration may be adopted in which the first electrode unit is energized at the same timing as the energization timing to the thermal unit 2 and a weak current is applied to the nerve cell.
- the biostimulator A the case where the first electrode portion 3 is provided on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 and the second electrode portion 12 is provided on the grip portion 10 of the stimulator main body 1 has been described. Both the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′ may be provided on the distal end surface of the tool body 1. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the second electrode portion 12 in the grip portion 10 of the stimulator main body 1.
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- the stimulator main body 1 is provided with a switch for turning the power on and off.
- the direct current power source 11 may be built in the stimulator main body 1, an external direct current power source may be used without incorporating the direct current power source.
- a semicircular first electrode portion 3 ′ is integrally provided on the outer peripheral portion of the first half portion (left half portion in FIG. 6) on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1.
- a semicircular second electrode portion 12 ′ is integrally provided on the outer peripheral portion of the second half portion (the right half portion in FIG. 6) on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1.
- the second electrode portion 12 ′ is paired with the first electrode portion 3 ′ as an electrode portion.
- the positive electrode (negative electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to the first electrode portion 3 ′, and the negative electrode (positive electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to the second electrode portion 12 ′.
- 1st electrode part 3 'and 2nd electrode part 12' are comprised from the electroconductive material.
- the first electrode part 3 ′ and the second electrode part 12 ′ may be divided into a plurality of parts. Each of the divided first electrode portion 3 ′ and second electrode portion 12 ′ is electrically connected to the DC power source 11.
- the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′ are disposed so as to face each other with the thermal portion 2 as the center, and the thermal portion 2 is formed by the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′. Is surrounded.
- a heating part 2 is integrally provided at the center of the tip of the stimulator body 1.
- the heating unit 2 may be integrally provided on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 in the same manner as the biological stimulator A in FIG. 1, but as shown in FIG.
- one or a plurality of columnar heating part arrangement bodies 14 may be provided integrally, and the heating part 2 may be provided integrally on the front end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14. In this case, when the tip of the stimulator main body 1 is pressed against the skin, the first electrode unit 3 ′ and the second electrode unit 12 ′ together with the heating unit 2 can come into contact with the skin. It is necessary to adjust the height of 14.
- the area of the distal end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14 is time-dependent in the nerve cell by pressing the living body skin and thinning the skin and the subcutaneous tissue to effectively give the nerve cell a thermal stimulus.
- the firing by addition is more effectively generated, the action potential is transmitted between nerve cells and the firing in the nerve cell is effectively generated, and the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve fiber is increased to increase the muscle tension.
- 2 to 40 mm 2 is preferable, 2 to 30 mm 2 is more preferable, 2 to 20 mm 2 is more preferable, 2 to 10 mm 2 is further preferable, 3 to 7 mm 2 is further preferable, and 3 to 7 mm 2 is more preferable. 5 mm 2 is particularly preferred.
- the front end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14 is in a state of rising from the outer peripheral part to the center part (a cross-sectional convex arc shape).
- the heating part 2 is provided integrally. Note that a plurality of the thermal units 2 may be integrally provided on the distal end surface of the thermal unit arrangement body 14.
- the front end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14 does not have to be formed in a convex arc shape in cross section, but is formed in a flat surface, and one or a plurality of heating parts 2 are formed in the central part of the flat front end surface. May be.
- the heating part 2 may protrude from the tip surface of the heating part arrangement body 14, or the tip surface of the heating part 2 may be configured to be flush with the tip surface of the heating part arrangement body 14. Good.
- the thermal unit 2 may be coated with a covering member such as a synthetic resin as long as it can give a thermal stimulus to the living body, but the thermal unit 2 is preferably exposed.
- the structure and arrangement of the heating part 2 and the electrical connection parts 2A, 2B on the distal end surface of the heating part installation body 14 are the same as those of the heating part 2 and the electrical connection parts 2A, 2B on the distal end face of the stimulator body 1 described above. Since it is the same as the structure and arrangement state, the description is omitted.
- the use point of the biostimulator A configured as described above will be described.
- the user B grasps the stimulator main body 1 and presses the distal end portion of the biostimulator A on the user's own skin.
- the heating part arrangement body 14 of the biostimulator A pushes the skin, and the heating part 2, the first electrode part 3 ', and the second electrode part 12 provided on the distal end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14. 'Is in contact with the skin.
- a weak current supplied from the DC power supply 11 is energized in the user's living body in the user's living body existing between the first electrode portion 3 'and the second electrode portion 12'. Is applied to nerve cells in the living body.
- the weak current is preferably 1 to 300 ⁇ A, more preferably 1 to 150 ⁇ A.
- a weak current is passed through the living body of the user existing between the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′.
- FIGS. The action similar to that of the biostimulator A can activate the nerve cells and the warm receptor, and can effectively cause firing in the nerve cells.
- the nerve cell is effectively stimulated with electricity and heat in the same manner as the biological stimulator A in FIGS.
- By effectively generating ignition and effectively stimulating muscles connected to nerve cells wrinkles appearing on the skin, muscle slack, and the like can be effectively reduced or eliminated.
- the pain relieving action is also achieved as in the case of the biological stimulator A in FIG. Play.
- the first electrode part 3 ′ and the second electrode part 12 ′ are arranged in a state of being opposed to each other around the heating part 2, and the heating part 2 is arranged in the first electrode part 3 ′. And it is in the state surrounded by 2nd electrode part 12 '. Therefore, the nerve cells and the thermal receptor to which thermal stimulation is applied by the thermal unit 2 are activated by the weak current supplied from the first electrode unit 3 ′ and the second electrode unit 12 ′. In this activated state, the thermal stimulation by the thermal unit 2 is reliably applied to the activated neurons and the thermal receptor.
- the biostimulator of the present invention provides a weak current to the nerve cell by the electrode part, and in the state where the nerve cell and the warm receptor are activated, the warm receptor is stimulated by the thermal stimulus from the hot part,
- the stimulation to nerve cells connected to the warm receptor can be made sufficient, and the stimulation to muscles sent from the nerve cells can be increased to effectively regain muscle tension.
- the biostimulator of the present invention smoothly promotes secretion of an analgesic intracerebral transmitter or inhibitory neurotransmitter.
- the biostimulator of the present invention effectively suppresses sympathetic nerve overtension, suppresses blood vessel contraction and muscle tone, and exhibits an excellent pain relieving action.
- muscle relaxation can be promoted by suppressing blood vessel contraction and muscle tone.
- the bone By relaxing the muscles, the bone can be returned to the correct position and the pain caused by the bone displacement can be relieved.
- the biostimulator of the present invention can be suitably used for, for example, the use of relief treatment for pain caused to the body, in addition to the beauty use for reducing or removing sagging due to the flexion of the expression muscle generated on the face.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a biological stimulation device capable of stimulating muscles to recover tension without having adverse effects on a living body. This biological stimulation tool is characterized by having a stimulation tool body, a heating part integrally formed on a tip surface of the stimulation tool body, and an electrode part integrally formed on the tip surface of the stimulation tool body. Thus, it is possible to effectively cause firing in activated nerve cells, stimulate the muscles and impart tension to the muscles to effectively reduce or remove wrinkles or the like on the skin of a user.
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本発明は、生体刺激具に関する。
The present invention relates to a biological stimulator.
従来から、美容整形外科などにおいて皮膚の皺を除去することを目的としてリフトアップ手術が行われている。リフトアップ手術は、伸びて弛んだ筋肉や皮膚の一部分を除去して引き上げる手術である。リフトアップ手術によってリフトアップされた筋肉は、時間の経過と共に弛みが再度発生する。そこで、リフトアップ手術を複数回に亘って行うと、顔面の筋肉にあそびがなくなり、顔面が引きつるという問題点を生じる虞れがある。又、手術後の回復期は、手術した部分の内出血があるために、特に女性は外出をためらうという問題点を有する。
Conventionally, lift-up surgery has been performed for the purpose of removing skin wrinkles in cosmetic surgery and the like. The lift-up operation is an operation in which a stretched and slack muscle or a part of the skin is removed and pulled up. The muscles lifted up by the lift-up operation re-sag with time. Therefore, if the lift-up operation is performed a plurality of times, there is a possibility that the face muscles will not play and the face may be pulled. Also, during the recovery period after surgery, there is a problem in that women are hesitant to go out because there is internal bleeding in the operated part.
そこで、特許文献1には、基端部および末端部を有する軸と、組織を溶解化させる手段と、前記軸に接続していて目標とする組織にエネルギを与える手段とを包含する顔面しわ取り装置が提案されている。
Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses facial wrinkle removal including a shaft having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, means for dissolving the tissue, and means for connecting the shaft and applying energy to the target tissue. A device has been proposed.
しかしながら、特許文献1に記載の顔面しわ取り装置は、組織を除去することから、生体への悪影響も懸念されるという問題点を有する。
However, the facial wrinkle removing device described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that there is a concern about adverse effects on a living body because tissue is removed.
本発明は、生体への悪影響を与えることなく、筋肉に刺激を与えて張力を取り戻すことができる生体刺激具を提供する。
The present invention provides a biostimulator that can restore muscle tension by stimulating muscles without adversely affecting the living body.
本発明の生体刺激具は、刺激具本体と、
上記刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられた温熱部と、
上記刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられた第1電極部とを有することを特徴とする。 The biostimulator of the present invention includes a stimulator body,
A heating part integrally provided at the tip of the stimulator body,
It has the 1st electrode part integrally provided in the front-end | tip part of the said stimulator main body, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
上記刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられた温熱部と、
上記刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられた第1電極部とを有することを特徴とする。 The biostimulator of the present invention includes a stimulator body,
A heating part integrally provided at the tip of the stimulator body,
It has the 1st electrode part integrally provided in the front-end | tip part of the said stimulator main body, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
本発明の生体刺激具は、生体刺激本体の先端部に温熱部及び第1電極部が一体的に設けられており、第1電極部から皮膚を通じて生体内に通電させることによって、神経細胞内に存在するミトコンドリアの電子伝達系を活性化してATP(アデノシン三リン酸)の合成を促進させることができる。そして、細胞内外へのイオン輸送の円滑化と、老廃物及び二酸化炭素の排出並びに栄養分及び酸素の取り入れを活発化させることができ、神経細胞の新陳代謝の促進及び修復***再生を円滑にすることができる。
In the biostimulator of the present invention, the heating part and the first electrode part are integrally provided at the distal end portion of the biostimulation body, and by energizing the living body from the first electrode part through the skin, The existing mitochondrial electron transport system can be activated to promote the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). In addition, it can facilitate the transport of ions into and out of cells, the discharge of waste and carbon dioxide, the intake of nutrients and oxygen, and the promotion of nerve cell metabolism and the smooth division and regeneration of cells. it can.
更に、第1電極部から限局された部位の皮膚を通じて生体内に通電させることによって、温覚受容器を活性化させることができる。
Furthermore, the thermal receptor can be activated by energizing the living body through the skin of the limited region from the first electrode part.
そして、生体刺激具の第1電極部からの通電によって神経細胞及び温覚受容器を上述の如く活性化させた状態において、温熱部から温熱刺激を皮膚に加えることによって、複数個の温覚受容器を刺激し、これらの温覚受容器につながっている神経細胞に対する刺激を十分なものとし、神経細胞から送られた筋肉への刺激を増大させて筋肉の張力を効果的に取り戻し、例えば、顔面に生じた表情筋のたわみによるたるみなどを軽減又は除去することができる。
Then, in the state in which the nerve cells and the thermal receptor are activated as described above by energization from the first electrode part of the biological stimulator, a plurality of temperature sensors are received by applying the thermal stimulus from the thermal part to the skin. Stimulate the container and make the stimulation to the nerve cells connected to these thermal receptors sufficient, increasing the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve cells to effectively regain muscle tension, for example, It is possible to reduce or eliminate sagging or the like caused by the flexion of facial expression muscles generated on the face.
詳細には、生体刺激具の第1電極部からの通電によって神経細胞及び温覚受容器を上述の如く活性化させた状態において、温熱部から温熱刺激を限局された部位の皮膚に加えると、アンチエイジングが必要とされる者の神経細胞においても神経伝達が円滑に行われて筋肉に確実に届けられる。そして、神経伝達が届いた筋肉では、これを構成している筋繊維の張力が向上すると共に皮膚組織の新陳代謝も向上し、皮膚中の血行や新陳代謝が改善される結果、弛んでいた筋肉(例えば、顔面であれば表情筋)の張力(ハリ感)が改善され、美しく引き締まった肌を得ることができると共に、例えば、顔面であれば、たるみのない引き締まった表情筋を得ることができる。
Specifically, in the state where the nerve cells and the thermal receptor are activated as described above by energization from the first electrode part of the biological stimulator, when applying the thermal stimulus from the thermal part to the skin of the limited site, Even in the nerve cells of those who need anti-aging, nerve transmission is performed smoothly and delivered to the muscle reliably. In muscles that have reached nerve transmission, the tension of the muscle fibers that make up the muscles increases, and the metabolism of the skin tissue also improves, resulting in improved blood circulation and metabolism in the skin. In the case of the face, the expression facial muscles) tension (harm feeling) can be improved and beautifully tightened skin can be obtained. For example, in the case of the face, it is possible to obtain a tight facial expression muscle without sagging.
又、生体刺激具の第1電極部からの通電によって神経細胞及び温覚受容器を上述の如く活性化させた状態において、温熱部から温熱刺激を限局された部位の皮膚に加えると、皮膚から入る末梢神経への温熱刺激が神経中枢に円滑に伝達され、鎮痛作用のある脳内伝達物質や抑制性神経伝達物質などが円滑に分泌されて痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。また、交感神経の過緊張を抑制し、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制して痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。
In addition, in the state where the nerve cells and the thermal receptor are activated as described above by energization from the first electrode part of the biological stimulator, if the thermal stimulus is applied from the thermal part to the skin of the limited part, Thermal stimulation to the peripheral nerves entering is smoothly transmitted to the nerve center, and an intracerebral transmitter substance and an inhibitory neurotransmitter substance having an analgesic action are secreted smoothly, thereby providing an excellent pain relieving action. In addition, it suppresses sympathetic overstress, suppresses vasoconstriction and muscle tone, and exerts an excellent pain relieving action.
筋緊張を緩和することによって、骨についている筋緊張した筋肉により牽引されて不均衡を起こしている姿勢(骨格)のバランスを筋緊張の緩和とともに正しい位置に戻すことができ、骨格のバランスの不均衡に起因して生じているピンチナーブや痛みに対しても優れた緩和作用を奏する。
By relieving muscle tension, the balance of the posture (skeletal structure) pulled by the muscle-tensioned muscles in the bone and causing an imbalance can be returned to the correct position along with the relaxation of the muscle tension. It also has an excellent relieving effect on pinch nab and pain caused by balance.
更に、生体刺激具における温熱部の加熱が、所定の時間間隔ごとに複数回繰り返して行われるように構成されている場合には、神経伝達の特徴である時間的加算によって、神経細胞に発火をより効果的に発生させて、神経細胞間の活動電位の伝達をより効果的に行わせることができ、神経繊維から送られる筋肉への刺激を更に増大させて筋肉の張力を更に効果的に取り戻すことができる。
Furthermore, when the heating of the heating part in the biological stimulator is configured to be repeated a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals, the neurons are ignited by temporal addition, which is a feature of nerve transmission. It can be generated more effectively to transmit the action potential between nerve cells more effectively, further increasing the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve fiber to regain the muscle tension more effectively be able to.
本発明の生体刺激具の一例を図面を参照しつつ説明する。生体刺激具Aは、図1~3に示したように、刺激具本体1と、この刺激具本体1の先端面に一体的に設けられた温熱部2と、上記刺激具本体1の先端面に一体的に設けられた第1電極部3とを有している。
An example of the biostimulator of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the biostimulator A includes a stimulator main body 1, a heating part 2 provided integrally with the front end surface of the stimulator main body 1, and the front end surface of the stimulator main body 1. And the first electrode portion 3 provided integrally therewith.
刺激具本体1は、使用者が片手で把持可能な大きさに形成されており、図1においては、一定長さを有する円柱状に形成されている。刺激具本体1内には、乾電池及び二次電池などの直流電源11が内蔵されている。更に、刺激具本体1を人の手で把持するための把持部10の外周面の一部には、金属などの導電性部材から形成された第2電極部12が一体的に設けられている。第2電極部12は、電極部として第1電極部3と対になっている。直流電源11の負極(正極)が第2電極部12に電気的に接続されていると共に、直流電源11の正極(負極)が後述する第1電極部3に電気的に接続されている。刺激具本体1の外周面には、生体刺激具AをON又はOFFするためのスイッチ13が配設されている。
The stimulator main body 1 is formed in such a size that the user can hold it with one hand, and in FIG. 1, it is formed in a cylindrical shape having a certain length. A DC power source 11 such as a dry battery or a secondary battery is built in the stimulator main body 1. Further, a second electrode portion 12 formed of a conductive member such as metal is integrally provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the grip portion 10 for gripping the stimulator body 1 with a human hand. . The second electrode portion 12 is paired with the first electrode portion 3 as an electrode portion. A negative electrode (positive electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to the second electrode portion 12, and a positive electrode (negative electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to a first electrode portion 3 described later. A switch 13 for turning on or off the biological stimulator A is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the stimulator main body 1.
刺激具本体1内に直流電源11を内蔵することなく、内蔵された直流電源11の代わりに外部の直流電源を用いてもよい。
Instead of incorporating the DC power supply 11 in the stimulator body 1, an external DC power supply may be used instead of the built-in DC power supply 11.
刺激具本体1の先端面は、外周部から中央部になるにしたがって盛り上がった状態(断面凸円弧状)となっており、先端面の中央部には1個の温熱部2が一体的に設けられている。なお、温熱部2は、刺激具本体1の先端面に複数個、一体的に設けられていてもよい。刺激具本体1の先端面は断面凸円弧状に形成されている必要はなく、平坦面に形成され、平坦な先端面の中央部に1個又は複数個の温熱部が形成されていてもよい。
The distal end surface of the stimulator body 1 is in a raised state (cross section convex arc shape) from the outer peripheral portion to the central portion, and one heating portion 2 is integrally provided at the central portion of the distal end surface. It has been. Note that a plurality of the thermal units 2 may be integrally provided on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1. The tip surface of the stimulator main body 1 does not need to be formed in a convex arc shape in cross section, and is formed in a flat surface, and one or a plurality of heating portions may be formed in the center of the flat tip surface. .
温熱部は、刺激具本体1の先端面から突出していてもよいし、温熱部の先端面が刺激具本体1の先端面と面一となるように構成されていてもよい。
The thermal unit may protrude from the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 or may be configured such that the distal end surface of the thermal unit is flush with the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1.
温熱部2が加熱され、加熱された温熱部2を人体などの生体の皮膚表面に接触させることによって、生体の皮膚に温熱刺激を与えることができるように構成されている。なお、温熱部2は、生体に温熱刺激を与えることができればよく、合成樹脂などの被覆部材で被覆されていてもよいが、温熱部2は露出していることが好ましい。
The heating unit 2 is heated, and the heated heating unit 2 is brought into contact with the skin surface of a living body such as a human body, whereby a thermal stimulus can be applied to the living body skin. In addition, although the thermal part 2 should just be able to give a thermal stimulus to a biological body and may be coat | covered with coating | coated members, such as a synthetic resin, it is preferable that the thermal part 2 is exposed.
温熱部2の先端面の大きさは、生体の皮膚を押圧して皮膚及び皮下組織を薄くして、神経細胞に対して温熱刺激を効果的に付与することによって、神経細胞において時間的加算による発火をより効果的に発生させて、神経細胞間における活動電位の伝達及び神経細胞内における発火を効果的に生じさせ、神経繊維から送られる筋肉への刺激を増大させて筋肉の張力を効果的に取り戻すことができるので、0.5~3mmが好ましく、1~2mmがより好ましい。なお、温熱部2の大きさとは、温熱部2を包囲し得る最小径の真円の直径をいう。
The size of the distal end surface of the thermal unit 2 is based on temporal addition in nerve cells by effectively pressing the skin of the living body to thin the skin and subcutaneous tissue and effectively applying thermal stimulation to the nerve cells. Effectively generate firing, effectively transmit action potentials between nerve cells and cause firing within nerve cells, and increase stimulation of muscles sent from nerve fibers to increase muscle tension effectively Therefore, the thickness is preferably 0.5 to 3 mm, more preferably 1 to 2 mm. The size of the heating part 2 refers to the diameter of the smallest perfect circle that can surround the heating part 2.
温熱部2の加熱温度は、生体によって差があるものの、神経細胞において時間的加算によって発火をより効果的に発生させて、神経細胞間における活動電位の伝達及び神経細胞内における発火を効果的に生じさせ、神経繊維から送られる筋肉への刺激を増大させて筋肉の張力を効果的に取り戻すことができるので、43~65℃が好ましく、48~60℃がより好ましい。
Although the heating temperature of the heating unit 2 varies depending on the living body, firing is more effectively generated by temporal addition in the nerve cells, thereby effectively transmitting action potential between the nerve cells and firing in the nerve cells. Therefore, it is possible to increase the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve fiber and effectively regain the muscle tension. Therefore, the temperature is preferably 43 to 65 ° C, more preferably 48 to 60 ° C.
温熱部2としては、通電によって所定の温度に昇温させることができれば特に限定されない。温熱部2は、通電を制御することによって加熱時間を制御できることが好ましい。温熱部2としては、例えば、ニクロム線、セラミックチップなどが挙げられる。ニクロム線及びセラミックチップは、上記直流電源11に電気的に接続され、直流電流を通電させることによって所定温度に加熱、昇温させることが可能である。ニクロム線又はセラミックチップへの直流電流の通電を制御することによって、ニクロム線又はセラミックチップの加熱温度及び加熱時間を制御することができる。
The heating unit 2 is not particularly limited as long as it can be heated to a predetermined temperature by energization. It is preferable that the heating unit 2 can control the heating time by controlling energization. Examples of the heating unit 2 include a nichrome wire and a ceramic chip. The nichrome wire and the ceramic chip are electrically connected to the DC power source 11 and can be heated to a predetermined temperature and heated by passing a DC current. By controlling the application of a direct current to the nichrome wire or the ceramic chip, the heating temperature and the heating time of the nichrome wire or the ceramic chip can be controlled.
具体的には、図4に示したように、刺激具本体1の先端面中央部に一対の電気接続部2A、2Bがそれらの先端面が露出した状態に配設されており、電気接続部2A、2B間に、ニクロム線やセラミックチップなどの温熱部2が電気的に接続した状態に配設されている。なお、電気接続部2Aは、刺激具本体1に内蔵された直流電源の正極又は負極に電気的に接続されていると共に、電気接続部2Bは、直流電源の負極又は正極に電気的に接続されている。
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a pair of electrical connection portions 2A and 2B are disposed in the central portion of the distal end surface of the stimulator 1 so that the distal end surfaces thereof are exposed. A heating unit 2 such as a nichrome wire or a ceramic chip is electrically connected between 2A and 2B. The electrical connection portion 2A is electrically connected to the positive electrode or negative electrode of the DC power source built in the stimulator body 1, and the electrical connection portion 2B is electrically connected to the negative electrode or positive electrode of the DC power source. ing.
刺激具本体1の先端面を使用者の皮膚に押し付けると、電気接続部2A、2Bが皮膚に接触した状態となり、電気接続部2A、2B間に存在する使用者の生体内に30~150μA程度の微弱電流が通電されるように構成されている。従って、後述するように、温熱部2に直流電流が通電されて温熱部2が所定温度に加熱されると同時に、使用者の生体内に微弱電流が通電される。この電気接続部2A、2Bによる生体内への微弱電流の通電は、後述する電極部3による生体内への微弱電流の通電と同様の効果を奏する。この効果についての詳細な説明は、電極部3によって生体内に微弱電流を通電する場合の説明を援用し説明を省略する。
When the tip of the stimulator body 1 is pressed against the user's skin, the electrical connection parts 2A and 2B come into contact with the skin, and the body of the user existing between the electrical connection parts 2A and 2B is about 30 to 150 μA. It is comprised so that the weak electric current of this may be supplied. Therefore, as will be described later, a direct current is applied to the heating unit 2 to heat the heating unit 2 to a predetermined temperature, and at the same time, a weak current is applied to the living body of the user. Energization of the weak current into the living body by the electrical connecting portions 2A and 2B has the same effect as the energization of the weak current into the living body by the electrode unit 3 described later. For the detailed description of this effect, the description in the case where a weak current is passed through the living body by the electrode unit 3 is used, and the description is omitted.
電気接続部2A、2Bによる生体内への微弱電流の通電は、常時、温熱部2による温熱刺激と同時に行われ、微弱電流の通電によって、神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態とした上で、神経細胞を効果的に電気及び温熱刺激し、神経細胞の発火を効果的に生じさせ、神経繊維につながっている筋肉を効果的に刺激することにより、筋肉線維を柔軟にして筋肉線維の弾力性を回復させて筋肉に張力を持たせ、その結果、皮膚上に現れた皺や筋肉の弛みなどを効果的に低減又は除去することができる。
The weak current flowing into the living body by the electrical connecting parts 2A and 2B is always performed simultaneously with the thermal stimulation by the warming part 2, and the nerve cells and the thermal receptors are activated by the weak current. In addition, the nerve cells are effectively stimulated with electricity and heat, the nerve cells are ignited effectively, and the muscles connected to the nerve fibers are stimulated effectively, so that the muscle fibers become flexible and muscles. The elasticity of the fiber is restored to give the muscle tension, and as a result, wrinkles appearing on the skin, muscle slack, and the like can be effectively reduced or eliminated.
又、電気接続部2A、2Bによる生体内への微弱電流の通電によって神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態において、温熱部から温熱刺激を皮膚に加えると、皮膚から入る末梢神経への温熱刺激が神経中枢に円滑に伝達され、鎮痛作用のある脳内伝達物質(β-エンドルフィンやエンケファリン)や抑制性神経伝達物質(γ-アミノ酪酸)などが円滑に分泌されて痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。更に、交感神経の過緊張を抑制し、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制して痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。
In addition, when a nerve cell and a warm receptor are activated by applying a weak current to the living body through the electrical connection parts 2A and 2B, when a thermal stimulus is applied to the skin from the warm part, the peripheral nerve enters from the skin. The thermal stimulation of the brain is smoothly transmitted to the nerve center, and the pain-inducing brain transmitter (β-endorphin and enkephalin) and the inhibitory neurotransmitter (γ-aminobutyric acid) are secreted smoothly. Has a relaxing effect. Furthermore, it suppresses sympathetic overstress, suppresses vasoconstriction and muscle tone, and exerts an excellent pain relieving action.
更に、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制することによって、筋肉の弛緩を促進することができる。筋肉を弛緩させることによって、緊張した筋肉により引っ張れて正しい位置からずれた状態にある骨を正しい姿勢に位置させることができ、骨を正しい姿勢に戻すことによって、痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。
Furthermore, muscle relaxation can be promoted by suppressing blood vessel contraction and muscle tone. By relaxing the muscles, the bones that are pulled by the strained muscles and shifted from the correct position can be positioned in the correct posture, and by returning the bones to the correct posture, an excellent pain relieving action is achieved.
刺激具本体1の先端面の外周部には円環状の第1電極部3が一体的に設けられており、温熱部2を包囲するように第1電極部3が配設されている。第1電極部3は導電性材料から構成されている。なお、図3及び図4においては、第1電極部3を円環状に形成した場合を示したが、円環状の第1電極部3は複数に分割されていてもよい。分割された第1電極部のそれぞれが直流電源11に電気的に接続される。刺激具本体1の先端面を使用者の皮膚に押し付けると、刺激具本体1の先端面の盛り上がった部分が皮膚を押し込み、温熱部2及び第1電極部3が共に皮膚に接触した状態となるように構成されている。
An annular first electrode portion 3 is integrally provided on the outer peripheral portion of the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1, and the first electrode portion 3 is disposed so as to surround the heating portion 2. The 1st electrode part 3 is comprised from the electroconductive material. 3 and 4 show the case where the first electrode part 3 is formed in an annular shape, the annular first electrode part 3 may be divided into a plurality of parts. Each of the divided first electrode portions is electrically connected to the DC power source 11. When the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 is pressed against the user's skin, the raised portion of the front end surface of the stimulator main body 1 pushes the skin, and both the heating portion 2 and the first electrode portion 3 are in contact with the skin. It is configured as follows.
第1電極部3は、上述したように、直流電源11の正極又は負極と電気的に接続されている。第1電極部3を人体などの生体の皮膚表面に接触させると、直流電源11の正極(負極)から第1電極部3、第1電極部3が接触している人体の部分(例えば、顔)、胴部、刺激具本体を把持している腕部及び掌、並びに、刺激具本体1の第2電極部12を通じて直流電源11の負極(正極)につながる電気回路が形成される。そして、直流電源11から供給される微弱電流が生体内の神経細胞に印加される。微弱電流は、1~300μAが好ましく、1~150μAがより好ましい。
The first electrode unit 3 is electrically connected to the positive electrode or the negative electrode of the DC power source 11 as described above. When the first electrode unit 3 is brought into contact with the skin surface of a living body such as a human body, the first electrode unit 3 and the first electrode unit 3 are in contact with the positive electrode (negative electrode) of the DC power source 11 (for example, the face) ), An electric circuit connected to the negative electrode (positive electrode) of the DC power source 11 through the trunk, the arm and palm holding the stimulator main body, and the second electrode portion 12 of the stimulator main body 1 is formed. A weak current supplied from the DC power supply 11 is applied to nerve cells in the living body. The weak current is preferably 1 to 300 μA, more preferably 1 to 150 μA.
生体刺激具Aのスイッチ13を押下して電源をONにする(電源を入れる)と、第1電極部3に直流電源11からの直流電流が常時、通電された状態になると共に、温熱部2に直流電源11からの直流電流が所定の時間間隔ごとに通電されて所定の時間間隔ごとに所定温度に加熱された状態となるように構成されている。
When the switch 13 of the biostimulator A is pressed to turn on the power (turn on the power), the direct current from the direct current power source 11 is always supplied to the first electrode unit 3 and the heating unit 2 In addition, a direct current from the direct current power source 11 is energized at predetermined time intervals and is heated to a predetermined temperature at predetermined time intervals.
電極部3及び温熱部2への直流電流の通電は、生体刺激具Aに内蔵された通電制御手段によって制御されている。具体的には、刺激具本体1は、CPU(Central Processing Unit)を内蔵している。CPUにROM(Read Only Memory)及びRAM(Random Access Memory)が電気信号のやり取りが可能なように電気的に接続されている。ROM内にはCPUにて実行される通電制御プログラムや各種データが格納されている。RAMには、通電制御プログラムに基づいて設定される設定値を一次的に記憶するためのメモリなどが格納されている。
The energization of the direct current to the electrode unit 3 and the heating unit 2 is controlled by energization control means built in the biological stimulator A. Specifically, the stimulator body 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit). A ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) are electrically connected to the CPU so that electrical signals can be exchanged. In the ROM, an energization control program executed by the CPU and various data are stored. The RAM stores a memory for temporarily storing setting values set based on the energization control program.
なお、通電制御手段は、CPUやRAM上に通電制御プログラムを読み込ませることにより、CPUの制御のもとで、RAMにおいてデータの読み出し及び書き込みを行うことで実現される。
The energization control means is realized by reading and writing data in the RAM under the control of the CPU by reading the energization control program on the CPU or RAM.
また、刺激具本体1に温熱スイッチ(図示せず)を配設し、この温熱スイッチが押下されている間のみ温熱部2が所定の時間間隔ごとに所定温度に加熱されるように構成されていてもよい。
Further, a thermal switch (not shown) is provided in the stimulator main body 1, and the thermal unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature at predetermined time intervals only while the thermal switch is pressed. May be.
CPUによる温熱部2への直流電流の通電(供給)パターンは、特に限定されないが、生体刺激具Aの温熱部2に所定時間(例えば、0.2~1.2秒間)に亘って直流電流を供給した後、所定時間(例えば、0.1~1.2秒間)に亘って直流電流の供給を停止する工程を1サイクルとし、このサイクルを繰り返す供給パターンが好ましい。
The energization (supply) pattern of the direct current to the thermal unit 2 by the CPU is not particularly limited, but the direct current is applied to the thermal unit 2 of the biological stimulator A for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 to 1.2 seconds). A supply pattern in which the process of stopping the supply of direct current over a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 to 1.2 seconds) is set as one cycle after this is supplied is preferable.
温熱部2に直流電流が通電されると、温熱部2が所定温度に瞬時に加熱される一方、温熱部2への直流電流の通電が停止されると、温熱部2の加熱が停止され温熱部2の温度が降下する。
When a direct current is applied to the heating unit 2, the heating unit 2 is instantaneously heated to a predetermined temperature. On the other hand, when the supply of a direct current to the heating unit 2 is stopped, heating of the heating unit 2 is stopped and heating is performed. The temperature of part 2 drops.
従って、上述した供給パターンによれば、温熱部2が、直流電流の供給に伴って所定温度に所定時間に亘って加熱された後に直流電流の停止に伴って加熱が所定時間に亘って停止して温度が降下する加熱パターンを1サイクルとし、このサイクルが繰り返して行われる。
Therefore, according to the supply pattern described above, the heating unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time as the DC current is supplied, and then the heating is stopped for a predetermined time as the DC current is stopped. The heating pattern in which the temperature drops is one cycle, and this cycle is repeated.
温熱部2の加熱時間は、神経細胞において時間的加算によって発火を効果的に発生させることができるので、0.3~1秒が好ましく、0.4~0.7秒がより好ましい。
The heating time of the heating unit 2 is preferably 0.3 to 1 second, and more preferably 0.4 to 0.7 second, because firing can be effectively generated in neurons by temporal addition.
温熱部2への直流電流の供給の停止時間は、神経細胞に温熱刺激を断続的に繰り返し付与して、神経細胞に時間的加算によって発火を効果的に生じさせることができるので、0.1~0.8秒が好ましく、0.2~0.6秒がより好ましい。
The stop time of the supply of the direct current to the thermal unit 2 is that the thermal stimulation can be intermittently repeatedly applied to the nerve cell, and firing can be effectively caused to the nerve cell by temporal addition. Is preferably 0.8 seconds, more preferably 0.2 to 0.6 seconds.
次に、生体刺激具Aの使用要領について説明する。生体刺激具Aのスイッチ13を押下することによって生体刺激具AをONにすると、CPUによって通電制御プログラムにしたがって、生体刺激具Aの第1電極部3に直流電流が常時、通電された状態となると共に温熱部2に所定の時間間隔ごとに直流電流が通電された状態となり、温熱部2は所定の時間間隔ごとに所定温度に加熱された状態となる。
Next, how to use the biostimulator A will be described. When the biostimulator A is turned on by pressing the switch 13 of the biostimulator A, a direct current is always energized to the first electrode unit 3 of the biostimulator A according to the energization control program by the CPU. At the same time, a direct current is applied to the heating unit 2 at predetermined time intervals, and the heating unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature at predetermined time intervals.
図5に示したように、筋肉に刺激を与えて張力を取り戻したい者又は痛みを抑えたい者(以下「使用者」という)Bが、刺激具本体1の把持部10を手で把持し、使用者自身の皮膚上に生体刺激具Aの先端面を押し付ける。なお、使用者は、生体刺激具Aを把持するにあたって、刺激具本体1の第2電極部12に掌又は指の一部が接触し、掌又は指と、第2電極部12とが電気的に接続した状態となるようにする。
As shown in FIG. 5, a person who wants to regain tension by stimulating muscles or a person who wants to relieve pain (hereinafter referred to as “user”) B grasps the grasping portion 10 of the stimulator main body 1 by hand, The front end surface of the biostimulator A is pressed onto the user's own skin. When the user holds the biological stimulator A, the palm or part of the finger comes into contact with the second electrode portion 12 of the stimulator main body 1, and the palm or finger and the second electrode portion 12 are electrically connected. Make sure that it is connected to.
生体刺激具Aの先端面に一体的に設けられた第1電極部3が皮膚に接触した状態となり、第1電極部3を通じて微弱電流が生体内に通電されると、神経細胞内に存在するミトコンドリアの電子伝達系が活性化されると共にミトコンドリア自体も生成増加されてATP(アデノシン三リン酸)の合成が促進され、更に、リボソームRNAが生成増加されて、たんぱく質合成の活性化による組織の修復が促進され、その結果、細胞内外へのイオン輸送の円滑化と、老廃物及び二酸化炭素の排出並びに栄養分及び酸素の取り入れを活発化させることができ、神経細胞の新陳代謝の促進及び修復***再生が円滑に行われて神経細胞が活性化される。
When the first electrode portion 3 integrally provided on the distal end surface of the biological stimulator A comes into contact with the skin and a weak current is passed through the living body through the first electrode portion 3, it exists in the nerve cell. The mitochondrial electron transport system is activated and the mitochondria itself is increased in production to promote the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Further, the production of ribosomal RNA is increased, and the tissue repair is activated by the activation of protein synthesis. As a result, the transport of ions into and out of cells can be facilitated, waste and carbon dioxide can be discharged, and nutrients and oxygen can be activated. Smoothly activated nerve cells.
加えて、第1電極部3を通じて微弱電流を生体内に通電させることによって、神経細胞から次の神経細胞に神経伝達物質が伝達された場合の発火や神経細胞内における発火を円滑に生じさせることができる。
In addition, by causing a weak current to flow through the first electrode portion 3 in the living body, firing when a neurotransmitter is transmitted from a neuron to the next neuron and firing within the neuron smoothly occur. Can do.
また、第1電極部3を通じて微弱電流を生体内に通電させることによって、温覚受容器を活性化させることができ、温熱部からの温熱刺激に対する温覚受容器の反応を増大させ、これらの温覚受容器につながっている神経細胞に対する刺激を十分なものとし、神経細胞から送られた筋肉への刺激を増大させて筋肉の張力を効果的に取り戻し、例えば、顔面に生じた表情筋のたわみによるたるみなどを軽減又は除去することができる。
In addition, by passing a weak current through the first electrode portion 3 in the living body, the warm receptor can be activated, and the response of the warm receptor to the thermal stimulus from the hot portion is increased. The stimulation of nerve cells connected to the warm receptor is made sufficient, and the stimulation to the muscles sent from the nerve cells is increased to effectively regain muscle tension, for example, the facial muscles on the face Sag due to deflection can be reduced or eliminated.
第1電極部3による生体内への微弱電流の通電によって、上述の通り、神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態において、温熱部2から温熱刺激を皮膚に加えると、皮膚から入る末梢神経への温熱刺激が神経中枢に円滑に伝達され、鎮痛作用のある脳内伝達物質(β-エンドルフィンやエンケファリン)や抑制性神経伝達物質(γ-アミノ酪酸)などが円滑に分泌されて痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。更に、交感神経の過緊張を効果的に抑制し、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制して痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。
As described above, when a nerve cell and a warm receptor are activated by energizing a weak current into the living body by the first electrode unit 3, when a thermal stimulus is applied to the skin from the heating unit 2, the skin enters from the skin. Thermal stimulation to peripheral nerves is smoothly transmitted to the nerve center, and pain-inducing brain transmitters (β-endorphin and enkephalin) and inhibitory neurotransmitters (γ-aminobutyric acid) are smoothly secreted and painful Has an excellent relaxation effect. Furthermore, it effectively suppresses sympathetic nerve over-tension, suppresses vasoconstriction and muscle tone, and exerts an excellent pain relieving action.
更に、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制することによって、筋肉の弛緩を促進することができる。筋肉を弛緩させることによって、緊張した筋肉により引っ張れて正しい位置からずれた状態にある骨を正しい姿勢に位置させることができ、骨を正しい姿勢に戻すことによって、痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。
Furthermore, muscle relaxation can be promoted by suppressing blood vessel contraction and muscle tone. By relaxing the muscles, the bones that are pulled by the strained muscles and shifted from the correct position can be positioned in the correct posture, and by returning the bones to the correct posture, an excellent pain relieving action is achieved.
上述のように、第1電極部3を通じて微弱電流が生体内に印加されて神経細胞及び温覚受容器が活性化された状態において、皮膚上に押圧された生体刺激具Aの温熱部2から使用者(生体)の皮膚に温熱刺激が所定の時間間隔ごとに与えられる。
As described above, in a state where a weak current is applied to the living body through the first electrode unit 3 and the nerve cells and the warm receptor are activated, the heating unit 2 of the biological stimulator A pressed on the skin. Thermal stimulation is given to the skin of the user (living body) at predetermined time intervals.
即ち、温熱部2が、直流電流の供給に伴って所定温度に所定時間に亘って加熱された後、直流電流の停止に伴って加熱が所定時間に亘って停止して温度が降下する加熱パターンを1サイクルとし、このサイクルが繰り返し行われる。
That is, the heating pattern in which the heating unit 2 is heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time with the supply of a direct current, and then the heating is stopped for a predetermined time with the stop of the direct current to decrease the temperature. Is one cycle, and this cycle is repeated.
また、第1電極部3は、温熱部2を包囲するように配設されており、温熱部2によって温熱刺激が付与される神経細胞及び温覚受容器は、第1電極部3を通じて供給される微弱電流によって活性化された状態となっており、この活性化された状態の神経細胞及び温覚受容器に温熱部2による温熱刺激が確実に付与される。
In addition, the first electrode unit 3 is disposed so as to surround the thermal unit 2, and the nerve cell and the thermal receptor to which thermal stimulation is applied by the thermal unit 2 are supplied through the first electrode unit 3. In this activated state, the nerve cells and the thermal receptor are reliably given thermal stimulation by the thermal unit 2.
ここで、神経繊維内における情報伝達の仕組みについて説明する。神経繊維は、無数の神経細胞から構成されており、神経細胞は、細胞体と、この細胞体から枝のように分岐した複数個の樹状突起と、上記細胞体から突出した軸索とを有している。
Here, the mechanism of information transmission in nerve fibers will be described. A nerve fiber is composed of an infinite number of nerve cells, and each nerve cell includes a cell body, a plurality of dendrites branched like branches from the cell body, and axons protruding from the cell body. Have.
神経細胞は、信号を使用して情報伝達を行っている。細胞体が静止状態にあるとき、神経細胞内はカリウムイオンが多い一方、神経細胞外はナトリウムイオンと塩素イオンが多く分布しており、神経細胞内は、神経細胞外に対してマイナスの電位(静止膜電位)を保持している。カリウムイオン、ナトリウムイオン及び塩素イオンの濃度差は、ATPをエネルギとして神経細胞の膜貫通タンパクのナトリウムポンプによって維持されている。エネルギとなるATPの合成が、体内への微弱電流の通電によって促進される。
Nerve cells communicate information using signals. When the cell body is in a quiescent state, the nerve cell has a lot of potassium ions, but the nerve cell has a large distribution of sodium ions and chloride ions, and the nerve cell has a negative potential with respect to the outside of the nerve cell ( The resting membrane potential). The difference in concentration between potassium ion, sodium ion and chloride ion is maintained by a sodium pump of neuronal transmembrane protein using ATP as energy. The synthesis of ATP as energy is promoted by the application of a weak current to the body.
一方、神経細胞内を信号が伝達されるときは、細胞膜に存在するナトリウムチャンネルと呼ばれる孔が1000分の1秒ほど瞬間的に開放され、神経細胞内にナトリウムイオンが流れ込み、その結果、神経細胞内の電位が細胞体外に対して僅かにプラスの電位(活動電位)となる。この現象を「発火」という。活動電位は、神経細胞内の電位が徐々に上昇し、ある閾値を超えると一気に発生する。「発火」は、後述するように、他の神経細胞から神経伝達物質を受け取ったときの他に、外界から物理的又は化学的刺激を受け取ることによっても引き起こされる。
On the other hand, when a signal is transmitted in a nerve cell, a hole called a sodium channel existing in the cell membrane is instantaneously opened for about 1/1000 second, and sodium ions flow into the nerve cell, resulting in the nerve cell. The internal potential becomes a slightly positive potential (action potential) with respect to the outside of the cell body. This phenomenon is called “ignition”. The action potential is generated at once when the potential in the nerve cell gradually increases and exceeds a certain threshold. As described later, “ignition” is caused not only when a neurotransmitter is received from another nerve cell but also when a physical or chemical stimulus is received from the outside world.
「発火」は、通常、細胞体から軸索が出て行くつけ根部分、即ち、軸索小丘で先ず発生する。そして、発生した活動電位が近傍の軸索の細胞膜の電位に電気的変化を引き起こし、この膜の電位の変化が予め定められた閾値を超えることによって、活動電位が次々と軸索内を伝達されて軸索終末まで伝達される。
“Ignition” usually first occurs at the root of the axon from the cell body, that is, the axon hill. The generated action potential causes an electrical change in the potential of the cell membrane of the nearby axon, and the action potential is successively transmitted through the axon by the change in the membrane potential exceeding a predetermined threshold. Is transmitted to the end of the axon.
次に、軸索終末に伝達された活動電位は、次の神経細胞に伝達される。神経細胞の軸索終末と、次の神経細胞の樹状突起との間には僅かな間隔(シナプス間隔)が存在しているために、上述の要領では、活動電位を次の神経細胞に伝達することができない。
Next, the action potential transmitted to the axon terminal is transmitted to the next nerve cell. Since there is a slight interval (synaptic interval) between the axon terminal of a neuron and the dendrite of the next neuron, the action potential is transmitted to the next neuron as described above. Can not do it.
そこで、軸索終末に伝達された活動電位によってシナプス終末にあるカルシウムチャンネルが開放されてカルシウムイオンが流入する結果、シナプス終末内にあるシナプス小胞から神経伝達物質が放出され、次の神経細胞の樹状突起に神経伝達物質が結合すると、上述したように、ナトリウムチャンネルが開放されて、次の神経細胞内において活動電位が発生し、神経細胞内を伝達されていく。神経細胞から次の神経細胞に神経伝達物質が伝達されて、次の神経細胞において「発火」を生じさせる必要があるが、発火を生じさせるためには、活動電位が予め定められた閾値以上であることが必要である。
Therefore, as a result of the action potential transmitted to the axon terminal opening the calcium channel at the synaptic terminal and calcium ions flowing in, neurotransmitters are released from the synaptic vesicle in the synaptic terminal, and the next neuron When a neurotransmitter binds to a dendrite, a sodium channel is released as described above, and an action potential is generated in the next neuron, and is transmitted through the neuron. A neurotransmitter is transmitted from a neuron to the next neuron, and it is necessary to cause “fire” in the next neuron. In order to cause fire, the action potential is not less than a predetermined threshold value. It is necessary to be.
例えば、20代、30代という若い者は、神経細胞から次の神経細胞に神経伝達物質が伝達された場合や、外界からの物理的又は化学的刺激を受け取った場合において、容易に神経細胞において発火が生じやすいが、年齢が高くなるにつれて、発火が生じにくくなり、神経細胞から次の神経細胞への伝達が円滑に行われなかったり又は神経細胞内における発火自体が円滑に生じない場合が多い。
For example, young people in their twenties and thirties can easily become involved in nerve cells when neurotransmitters are transmitted from one neuron to the next, or when physical or chemical stimuli are received from the outside world. Inflammation is likely to occur, but as it gets older, it tends to be less likely to occur, and transmission from one neuron to the next is not carried out smoothly, or firing within a neuron itself is often not smooth. .
生体刺激具Aでは、第1電極部3を通じて供給される微弱電流によってATPの産出を促進させることができ、神経細胞から次の神経細胞への伝達や、神経細胞内における発火自体を円滑に生じさせることができる。
In the biostimulator A, the production of ATP can be promoted by the weak current supplied through the first electrode unit 3, and the transmission from one neuron to the next neuron and the firing itself in the neuron are generated smoothly. Can be made.
又、神経細胞は、十分に短い時間間隔で繰り返して熱などの反復刺激を与えると、神経細胞内において生じる活動電位が加算されて大きくなるという現象(時間的加算)を有している。
In addition, a nerve cell has a phenomenon (time addition) in which action potentials generated in a nerve cell are increased by applying repeated stimulation such as heat repeatedly at a sufficiently short time interval.
生体刺激具Aでは、神経細胞から次の神経細胞に神経伝達物質が伝達された場合の発火、又は、神経細胞に外界から物理的又は化学的刺激を与えた場合の発火を効果的に発生させるために、第1電極部3を通じて神経細胞に微弱電流を付与することによって、神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態にすると共に神経細胞において発火を効果的に生じさせている一方、この活性化している状態の神経細胞及び温覚受容器に温熱部2による温熱刺激を付与することによって、好ましくは時間的加算を生じさせており、その結果、神経細胞において発火を効果的に生じさせて、神経繊維から送られる筋肉に刺激を効果的に与えることによって、筋肉線維を柔軟にして弾力性を回復させることができる。
The biostimulator A effectively generates firing when a neurotransmitter is transmitted from one neuron to the next, or firing when a physical or chemical stimulus is applied to the neuron from the outside. Therefore, by applying a weak current to the nerve cell through the first electrode unit 3, the nerve cell and the warm receptor are activated, and firing is effectively generated in the nerve cell, By adding a thermal stimulus by the thermal unit 2 to the activated neuron and the thermoreceptor, preferably, temporal addition is caused, and as a result, firing is effectively generated in the neuron. Thus, by effectively stimulating the muscles sent from the nerve fibers, the muscle fibers can be made flexible and the elasticity can be restored.
即ち、生体刺激具Aでは、微弱電流によって活性化された神経細胞に、皮膚下にある同一神経細胞に対して温熱刺激を所定時間間隔毎に繰り返して加え、温熱刺激によって時間的加算が同時に生じている。その結果、神経細胞において発火を効果的に生じさせて神経細胞における活動電位の伝達を効果的に行わせ、その結果、筋肉を効果的に刺激し、筋肉線維を柔軟にして弾力性を回復させることができる。
That is, in the biostimulator A, thermal stimulation is repeatedly applied to the same neurons under the skin at predetermined time intervals to the neurons activated by the weak current, and temporal addition occurs simultaneously by the thermal stimulation. ing. As a result, nerve cells are effectively ignited to effectively transmit action potentials in nerve cells, resulting in effective stimulation of muscles, flexibility of muscle fibers and recovery of elasticity. be able to.
以上のように、生体刺激具Aは、刺激具本体1の先端面に第1電極部3及び温熱部2が配設されている。従って、使用者が熟練者でなくても、大まかな神経繊維の通り道を把握しておれば、刺激具本体1の先端面を皮膚上にあてがうだけで、第1電極部3及び温熱部2を同一の神経細胞に収束する複数の温覚受容器にあてがった状態とすることができる。そして、第1電極部3を通じて供給される微弱電流によって神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態とした上で、第1電極部3及び温熱部2によって、神経細胞を効果的に電気及び温熱刺激し、神経細胞の発火を効果的に生じさせ、神経繊維につながっている筋肉を効果的に刺激することにより、筋肉線維を柔軟にして筋肉線維の弾力性を回復させて筋肉に張力を持たせ、その結果、皮膚上に現れた皺や筋肉の弛みなどを効果的に低減又は除去することができる。
As described above, the biostimulator A is provided with the first electrode portion 3 and the heating portion 2 on the distal end surface of the stimulator body 1. Therefore, even if the user is not an expert, if the path of the rough nerve fiber is grasped, the first electrode portion 3 and the heating portion 2 can be attached by simply placing the tip surface of the stimulator body 1 on the skin. It can be set as the state applied to the several warm receptor which converges on the same nerve cell. Then, after the nerve cell and the warm receptor are activated by the weak current supplied through the first electrode unit 3, the nerve cell is effectively discharged by the first electrode unit 3 and the heating unit 2. And by stimulating the heat, effectively causing the firing of nerve cells, effectively stimulating the muscles connected to the nerve fibers, making the muscle fibers flexible and restoring the elasticity of the muscle fibers, and tensioning the muscles As a result, wrinkles appearing on the skin, muscle slack, and the like can be effectively reduced or eliminated.
上記生体刺激具Aにおいては、第1電極部3に常時通電されている場合を説明したが、第1電極部3への通電は、温熱部2に通電されて神経細胞に温熱刺激が付与されているときに行われればよく、例えば、温熱部2への通電のタイミングと同じタイミングで第1電極部に通電され、神経細胞に微弱電流を付与する構成としてもよい。
In the biostimulator A, the case where the first electrode unit 3 is always energized has been described. However, the energization of the first electrode unit 3 is energized by the heating unit 2 and thermal stimulation is applied to the nerve cells. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the first electrode unit is energized at the same timing as the energization timing to the thermal unit 2 and a weak current is applied to the nerve cell.
また、上記生体刺激具Aでは、刺激具本体1の先端面に第1電極部3を設けると共に、刺激具本体1の把持部10に第2電極部12を設けた場合を説明したが、刺激具本体1の先端面に第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'を共に設けてもよい。従って、刺激具本体1の把持部10には第2電極部12は設ける必要はない。なお、上述した生体刺激具Aと同一の構成部分については同一符号を付して説明を省略する。図6にはあらわれていないが、刺激具本体1には、電源をON,OFFするためのスイッチが配設されている。刺激具本体1の内部に直流電源11が内蔵されていてもよいが、直流電源を内蔵することなく、外部の直流電源を用いてもよい。
Further, in the biostimulator A, the case where the first electrode portion 3 is provided on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 and the second electrode portion 12 is provided on the grip portion 10 of the stimulator main body 1 has been described. Both the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′ may be provided on the distal end surface of the tool body 1. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the second electrode portion 12 in the grip portion 10 of the stimulator main body 1. In addition, about the component same as the biostimulator A mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. Although not shown in FIG. 6, the stimulator main body 1 is provided with a switch for turning the power on and off. Although the direct current power source 11 may be built in the stimulator main body 1, an external direct current power source may be used without incorporating the direct current power source.
具体的には、刺激具本体1の先端面における第1半部(図6において左半部)の外周部に半円状の第1電極部3'が一体的に設けられている。刺激具本体1の先端面における第2半部(図6において右半部)の外周部に半円状の第2電極部12'が一体的に設けられている。刺激具本体1の先端面において、第1電極部3'と第2電極部12'の対向面間には空間部15が存在し、第1電極部3'と第2電極部12'とは電気的に絶縁された状態にある。第2電極部12'は、電極部として第1電極部3'と対になっている。直流電源11の正極(負極)が第1電極部3'に電気的に接続されていると共に、直流電源11の負極(正極)が第2電極部12'に電気的に接続されている。なお、第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'は、導電性材料から構成されている。第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'は、複数に分割されていてもよい。分割された第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'のそれぞれが直流電源11に電気的に接続される。
Specifically, a semicircular first electrode portion 3 ′ is integrally provided on the outer peripheral portion of the first half portion (left half portion in FIG. 6) on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1. A semicircular second electrode portion 12 ′ is integrally provided on the outer peripheral portion of the second half portion (the right half portion in FIG. 6) on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1. On the distal end surface of the stimulator body 1, there is a space 15 between the opposing surfaces of the first electrode portion 3 'and the second electrode portion 12', and the first electrode portion 3 'and the second electrode portion 12' are It is in an electrically insulated state. The second electrode portion 12 ′ is paired with the first electrode portion 3 ′ as an electrode portion. The positive electrode (negative electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to the first electrode portion 3 ′, and the negative electrode (positive electrode) of the DC power source 11 is electrically connected to the second electrode portion 12 ′. In addition, 1st electrode part 3 'and 2nd electrode part 12' are comprised from the electroconductive material. The first electrode part 3 ′ and the second electrode part 12 ′ may be divided into a plurality of parts. Each of the divided first electrode portion 3 ′ and second electrode portion 12 ′ is electrically connected to the DC power source 11.
第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'は、温熱部2を中心にして互いに対向した状態に配設さており、第1電極部3'と第2電極部12'とによって温熱部2が包囲された状態となっている。
The first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′ are disposed so as to face each other with the thermal portion 2 as the center, and the thermal portion 2 is formed by the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′. Is surrounded.
また、刺激具本体1の先端部の中央部には、温熱部2が一体的に設けられている。温熱部2は、図1の生体刺激具Aと同様に刺激具本体1の先端面に一体的に設けられていてもよいが、図6に示したように、刺激具本体1の先端面に、一又は複数個の柱状の温熱部配設体14を一体的に設け、この温熱部配設体14の先端面に温熱部2を一体的に設けてもよい。この場合、刺激具本体1の先端部を皮膚に押し付けた時に、温熱部2と共に、第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'が皮膚に接触可能となるように、温熱部配設体14の高さを調節する必要がある。
Also, a heating part 2 is integrally provided at the center of the tip of the stimulator body 1. The heating unit 2 may be integrally provided on the distal end surface of the stimulator main body 1 in the same manner as the biological stimulator A in FIG. 1, but as shown in FIG. Alternatively, one or a plurality of columnar heating part arrangement bodies 14 may be provided integrally, and the heating part 2 may be provided integrally on the front end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14. In this case, when the tip of the stimulator main body 1 is pressed against the skin, the first electrode unit 3 ′ and the second electrode unit 12 ′ together with the heating unit 2 can come into contact with the skin. It is necessary to adjust the height of 14.
温熱部配設体14の先端面の面積は、生体の皮膚を押圧して皮膚及び皮下組織を薄くして、神経細胞に対して温熱刺激を効果的に付与することによって、神経細胞において時間的加算による発火をより効果的に発生させて、神経細胞間における活動電位の伝達及び神経細胞内における発火を効果的に生じさせ、神経繊維から送られる筋肉への刺激を増大させて筋肉の張力を効果的に取り戻すことができるので、2~40mm2が好ましく、2~30mm2が更に好ましく、2~20mm2が更に好ましく、2~10mm2が更に好ましく、3~7mm2が更に好ましく、3~5mm2が特に好ましい。
The area of the distal end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14 is time-dependent in the nerve cell by pressing the living body skin and thinning the skin and the subcutaneous tissue to effectively give the nerve cell a thermal stimulus. The firing by addition is more effectively generated, the action potential is transmitted between nerve cells and the firing in the nerve cell is effectively generated, and the stimulation to the muscle sent from the nerve fiber is increased to increase the muscle tension. 2 to 40 mm 2 is preferable, 2 to 30 mm 2 is more preferable, 2 to 20 mm 2 is more preferable, 2 to 10 mm 2 is further preferable, 3 to 7 mm 2 is further preferable, and 3 to 7 mm 2 is more preferable. 5 mm 2 is particularly preferred.
温熱部配設体14の先端面は、外周部から中央部になるにしたがって盛り上がった状態(断面凸円弧状)となっており、温熱部配設体14の先端面の中央部には1個の温熱部2が一体的に設けられている。なお、温熱部2は、温熱部配設体14の先端面に複数個、一体的に設けられていてもよい。温熱部配設体14の先端面は断面凸円弧状に形成されている必要はなく、平坦面に形成され、平坦な先端面の中央部に1個又は複数個の温熱部2が形成されていてもよい。
The front end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14 is in a state of rising from the outer peripheral part to the center part (a cross-sectional convex arc shape). The heating part 2 is provided integrally. Note that a plurality of the thermal units 2 may be integrally provided on the distal end surface of the thermal unit arrangement body 14. The front end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14 does not have to be formed in a convex arc shape in cross section, but is formed in a flat surface, and one or a plurality of heating parts 2 are formed in the central part of the flat front end surface. May be.
温熱部2は、温熱部配設体14の先端面から突出していてもよいし、温熱部2の先端面が温熱部配設体14の先端面と面一となるように構成されていてもよい。温熱部2は、生体に温熱刺激を与えることができればよく、合成樹脂などの被覆部材で被覆されていてもよいが、温熱部2は露出していることが好ましい。温熱部配設体14の先端面における温熱部2及び電気接続部2A、2Bの構造及び配設状態は、上述した、刺激具本体1の先端面における温熱部2及び電気接続部2A、2Bの構造及び配設状態と同一であるので説明を省略する。
The heating part 2 may protrude from the tip surface of the heating part arrangement body 14, or the tip surface of the heating part 2 may be configured to be flush with the tip surface of the heating part arrangement body 14. Good. The thermal unit 2 may be coated with a covering member such as a synthetic resin as long as it can give a thermal stimulus to the living body, but the thermal unit 2 is preferably exposed. The structure and arrangement of the heating part 2 and the electrical connection parts 2A, 2B on the distal end surface of the heating part installation body 14 are the same as those of the heating part 2 and the electrical connection parts 2A, 2B on the distal end face of the stimulator body 1 described above. Since it is the same as the structure and arrangement state, the description is omitted.
上述のように構成された生体刺激具Aの使用要領を説明する。使用者Bが、刺激具本体1を把持し、使用者自身の皮膚上に生体刺激具Aの先端部を押し付ける。この状態において、生体刺激具Aの温熱部配設体14は皮膚を押し込んでおり、温熱部配設体14の先端面に設けた温熱部2、第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'が皮膚に接触した状態となっている。
The use point of the biostimulator A configured as described above will be described. The user B grasps the stimulator main body 1 and presses the distal end portion of the biostimulator A on the user's own skin. In this state, the heating part arrangement body 14 of the biostimulator A pushes the skin, and the heating part 2, the first electrode part 3 ', and the second electrode part 12 provided on the distal end surface of the heating part arrangement body 14. 'Is in contact with the skin.
そして、第1電極部3'と第2電極部12'との間に存在する使用者の生体内に、直流電源11から供給される微弱電流が使用者の生体内に通電されて、微弱電流が生体内の神経細胞に印加される。なお、微弱電流は、1~300μAが好ましく、1~150μAがより好ましい。
Then, a weak current supplied from the DC power supply 11 is energized in the user's living body in the user's living body existing between the first electrode portion 3 'and the second electrode portion 12'. Is applied to nerve cells in the living body. The weak current is preferably 1 to 300 μA, more preferably 1 to 150 μA.
上記生体刺激具Aにおいては、第1電極部3'と第2電極部12'との間に存在する使用者の生体内に微弱電流を通電させているが、この場合も、図1~4の生体刺激具Aと同様の作用によって、神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態にできると共に、神経細胞において発火を効果的に生じさせることができる。そして、温熱部2から使用者(生体)の皮膚に温熱刺激を付与することによって、図1~4の生体刺激具Aと同様に、神経細胞を効果的に電気及び温熱刺激し、神経細胞の発火を効果的に生じさせ、神経細胞につながっている筋肉を効果的に刺激することによって、皮膚上に現れた皺や筋肉の弛みなどを効果的に低減又は除去することができる。更に、第1電極部3'と第2電極部12'との間に存在する使用者の生体内への微弱電流を通電によって、図1の生体刺激具Aと同様に、痛みの緩和作用も奏する。
In the biostimulator A, a weak current is passed through the living body of the user existing between the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′. In this case as well, FIGS. The action similar to that of the biostimulator A can activate the nerve cells and the warm receptor, and can effectively cause firing in the nerve cells. Then, by applying a thermal stimulus to the skin of the user (living body) from the heating unit 2, the nerve cell is effectively stimulated with electricity and heat in the same manner as the biological stimulator A in FIGS. By effectively generating ignition and effectively stimulating muscles connected to nerve cells, wrinkles appearing on the skin, muscle slack, and the like can be effectively reduced or eliminated. Further, by applying a weak current into the living body of the user existing between the first electrode portion 3 'and the second electrode portion 12', the pain relieving action is also achieved as in the case of the biological stimulator A in FIG. Play.
上記生体刺激具Aにおいては、第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'が温熱部2を中心して互いに対向した状態に配設されており、温熱部2は、第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'によって包囲された状態となっている。従って、温熱部2によって温熱刺激が付与される神経細胞及び温覚受容器は、第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'から供給される微弱電流によって活性化された状態となっており、この活性化された状態の神経細胞及び温覚受容器に温熱部2による温熱刺激が確実に付与される。
In the biostimulator A, the first electrode part 3 ′ and the second electrode part 12 ′ are arranged in a state of being opposed to each other around the heating part 2, and the heating part 2 is arranged in the first electrode part 3 ′. And it is in the state surrounded by 2nd electrode part 12 '. Therefore, the nerve cells and the thermal receptor to which thermal stimulation is applied by the thermal unit 2 are activated by the weak current supplied from the first electrode unit 3 ′ and the second electrode unit 12 ′. In this activated state, the thermal stimulation by the thermal unit 2 is reliably applied to the activated neurons and the thermal receptor.
第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'との間に存在する使用者の生体内への微弱電流の通電要領(第1電極部3'及び第2電極部12'間への微弱電流の通電要領)は、図1~4に示した生体刺激具Aと同様であるので説明を省略する。温熱部2の加熱要領及びCPUによる温熱部2への直流電流の通電(供給)パターンは、図1~4に示した生体刺激具Aと同様であるので説明を省略する。
How to apply a weak current into the living body of a user existing between the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′ (weak current between the first electrode portion 3 ′ and the second electrode portion 12 ′ Is the same as that of the biological stimulator A shown in FIGS. Since the heating procedure of the heating unit 2 and the direct current energization (supply) pattern to the heating unit 2 by the CPU are the same as those of the biological stimulator A shown in FIGS.
本発明の生体刺激具は、電極部によって神経細胞に微弱電流を付与し、神経細胞及び温覚受容器を活性化させた状態において、温熱部からの温熱刺激によって温覚受容器を刺激し、温覚受容器につながっている神経細胞に対する刺激を十分なものとし、神経細胞から送られた筋肉への刺激を増大させて筋肉の張力を効果的に取り戻すことができる。本発明の生体刺激具は、鎮痛作用のある脳内伝達物質や抑制性神経伝達物質などの分泌を円滑に促進する。本発明の生体刺激具は、交感神経の過緊張を効果的に抑制し、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制して痛みの優れた緩和作用を奏する。
The biostimulator of the present invention provides a weak current to the nerve cell by the electrode part, and in the state where the nerve cell and the warm receptor are activated, the warm receptor is stimulated by the thermal stimulus from the hot part, The stimulation to nerve cells connected to the warm receptor can be made sufficient, and the stimulation to muscles sent from the nerve cells can be increased to effectively regain muscle tension. The biostimulator of the present invention smoothly promotes secretion of an analgesic intracerebral transmitter or inhibitory neurotransmitter. The biostimulator of the present invention effectively suppresses sympathetic nerve overtension, suppresses blood vessel contraction and muscle tone, and exhibits an excellent pain relieving action.
更に、血管の収縮や筋緊張を抑制することによって、筋肉の弛緩を促進することができる。筋肉を弛緩させることによって、骨を正しい位置に戻し、骨のずれによる痛みの緩和を行うことができる。
Furthermore, muscle relaxation can be promoted by suppressing blood vessel contraction and muscle tone. By relaxing the muscles, the bone can be returned to the correct position and the pain caused by the bone displacement can be relieved.
本発明の生体刺激具は、例えば、顔面に生じた表情筋のたわみによるたるみなどを軽減又は除去する美容用途の他に、体に生じた痛みの緩和治療の用途に好適に用いることができる。
The biostimulator of the present invention can be suitably used for, for example, the use of relief treatment for pain caused to the body, in addition to the beauty use for reducing or removing sagging due to the flexion of the expression muscle generated on the face.
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本出願は、2016年7月4日に出願された日本国特許出願第2016-132836号及び2016年8月3日に出願された日本国特許出願第2016-152895号に基づく優先権を主張し、この出願の開示はこれらの全体を参照することにより本明細書に組み込まれる。 (Cross-reference of related applications)
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-132636 filed on July 4, 2016 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-152895 filed on August 3, 2016. The disclosure of this application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
本出願は、2016年7月4日に出願された日本国特許出願第2016-132836号及び2016年8月3日に出願された日本国特許出願第2016-152895号に基づく優先権を主張し、この出願の開示はこれらの全体を参照することにより本明細書に組み込まれる。 (Cross-reference of related applications)
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-132636 filed on July 4, 2016 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-152895 filed on August 3, 2016. The disclosure of this application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
1 刺激具本体
2 温熱部
21 被覆部材
3、3' 第1電極部
11 直流電源
12、12' 第2電極部
13 スイッチ
A 生体刺激具 1Stimulator body 2 Heating part
21 Coveringmember 3, 3 'first electrode part
11 DC power supply
12, 12 'Second electrode part
13 Switch A Biological stimulator
2 温熱部
21 被覆部材
3、3' 第1電極部
11 直流電源
12、12' 第2電極部
13 スイッチ
A 生体刺激具 1
21 Covering
11 DC power supply
12, 12 'Second electrode part
13 Switch A Biological stimulator
Claims (8)
- 刺激具本体と、
上記刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられた温熱部と、
上記刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられた第1電極部とを有することを特徴とする生体刺激具。 The stimulator body,
A heating part integrally provided at the tip of the stimulator body,
A biostimulator having a first electrode portion integrally provided at a distal end portion of the stimulator main body. - 第1電極部が温熱部を包囲するように設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の生体刺激具。 The biostimulator according to claim 1, wherein the first electrode part is provided so as to surround the thermal part.
- 刺激具本体の把持部に一体的に設けられ且つ上記第1電極部と対になる第2電極部を更に有することを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2に記載の生体刺激具。 The biostimulator according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second electrode part that is provided integrally with a grip part of the stimulator body and that is paired with the first electrode part.
- 刺激具本体の先端部に一体的に設けられ且つ第1電極部と対になる第2電極部を更に有していることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の生体刺激具。 2. The biostimulator according to claim 1, further comprising a second electrode part that is provided integrally with the tip of the stimulator body and that is paired with the first electrode part.
- 第1電極部と第2電極部とによって温熱部が包囲されていることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の生体刺激具。 The biostimulator according to claim 4, wherein the heating part is surrounded by the first electrode part and the second electrode part.
- 温熱部を中心にして互いに対向した状態に第1電極部と第2電極部とが配設されていることを特徴とする請求項4又は請求項5に記載の生体刺激具。 The biostimulator according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first electrode part and the second electrode part are arranged in a state of being opposed to each other with the thermal part as a center.
- 電極部の通電時に温熱部が加熱されるように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の生体刺激具。 2. The biostimulator according to claim 1, wherein the heating part is heated when the electrode part is energized.
- 温熱部の加熱が、所定の時間間隔ごとに複数回繰り返して行われるように構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の生体刺激具。 The biostimulator according to claim 1, wherein the heating unit is configured to be repeatedly performed a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals.
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