JP3671141B2 - Manufacturing method of health promotion tool - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for producing a health promotion device using a germanium-containing alloy.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Germanium and its alloys have a far-infrared effect and the like, and are known to have health enhancement and therapeutic effects such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects on the human body. Patent No. 3025245 includes 1 to 9% by weight of germanium and 2 to 20% by weight of indium as an alloy having high health promotion / therapeutic effect and safety / corrosion resistance. Further, a germanium-containing alloy whose balance is made of silver is disclosed, and further, a necklace made of only this alloy is disclosed as a health promotion tool.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, such a health-promoting device made of only a germanium-containing alloy is heavier and may have a poor feeling of wear, and the amount of metal used increases and the cost increases.
[0004]
This invention is made | formed in view of the said subject, and it aims at providing the manufacturing method of a low-cost and lightweight health enhancer.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The health promotion device manufacturing method according to the present invention includes a mosaic target that is fixed to the cathode portion and alternately combined with a pure silver Ag strip and Ge / In strip in a mosaic pattern, and is disposed opposite to the mosaic target. In the chamber in which the anode part is installed, the article to be worn on the body is placed on the anode part, and the surface to be coated that comes into contact with the skin when worn on the surface of the article is the above-mentioned By facing the target and then sputtering from the mosaic target, the surface to be coated contains 1 to 9% by weight of germanium and 2 to 20% by weight of indium with respect to germanium, with the remainder being A germanium-containing alloy film made of silver is formed.
[0006]
This makes it possible to form a germanium-containing alloy film having a suitable composition on the surface of any article. Moreover, since a mosaic target in which a plurality of metal pieces having different compositions of pure silver Ag strip pieces and Ge / In strip pieces are arranged in a mosaic pattern is used as a sputtering target, the composition of the formed germanium-containing alloy film can be easily achieved. In addition to being able to change, a more uniform alloy film can be obtained.
[0007]
Further, the article is a garment, and the germanium-containing alloy film is preferably formed on the side of the garment that contacts the skin. Thereby, the clothing which has health promotion and a therapeutic effect is obtained easily. Furthermore, it is preferable that the article is spectacles, and that the germanium-containing alloy film is formed on a surface side where at least one member selected from a temple, an ear pad, and a nose pad of the spectacles comes into contact with the skin. This makes it easy to obtain eyeglasses having health promotion and therapeutic effects.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a method for manufacturing a health enhancer according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.
[0011]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing glasses 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The spectacles 1 includes two lenses 12, a rim 10 made of stainless steel that supports the lens 12 from the periphery, a nose pad 13 made of resin attached to the rim 10, a temple 11 made of stainless steel connected to the rim 10, and The arm 11 has an ear pad 12 that covers the free end of the temple 11 and is made of resin. Then, a germanium-containing alloy film 21 having a weight ratio of silver: germanium: indium = 95: 4.75: 0.25 inside the temple 11, the ear pad 12 and the nose pad 13 (contact surface with the skin). , 22 and 23 are formed.
[0012]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a method for manufacturing the glasses 1 will be described. The eyeglasses 1 are manufactured by processing a member such as the temple 11 in the sputtering apparatus 100 to form germanium-containing alloy films 21, 22, and 23 on the surface.
[0013]
The sputtering apparatus 100 includes a vacuum chamber 30 that forms an outer shell of the apparatus, an exhaust unit 31 that exhausts the gas in the vacuum chamber 30 and maintains the interior at a predetermined low pressure, and an argon gas that is a sputtering gas in the vacuum chamber 30. A gas supply unit 33 for supplying the anode, an anode part 35 disposed at the bottom of the vacuum chamber 30, and a cathode part 36 disposed at the top of the vacuum chamber 30 so as to face the anode part 35. A voltage application unit 34 is provided that applies a voltage between the anode part 35 and the cathode part 36 and generates a discharge therebetween.
[0014]
First, the temple 11 having the ear pad 12 to be coated and the nose pad 13 are placed on the anode part 35 with the surface to be coated facing up. Next, a germanium-containing alloy target (single target) 32 having a weight ratio of silver: germanium: indium = 95: 4.75: 0.25 is fixed to the cathode portion 36. Next, after evacuating the inside of the vacuum chamber 30 by the exhaust unit 31, an argon gas is supplied from the gas supply unit 33 to make the pressure 5 Pa. Then, an AC voltage of 13.56 MHz is applied between the anode part 35 and the cathode part 36 by the voltage application unit 34 so that the applied voltage is 5 kV and the target current density is 0.5 mA / cm ² . As a result, cations collide with the germanium-containing alloy target 32 on the cathode portion 36 side and target atoms jump out, and the surfaces of the temple 11 and the nose pad 13 which are the objects to be sputtered on the anode portion 35 are sputter-deposited. Germanium-containing alloy films 21, 22, and 23 having the same composition as that of the contained alloy target 32 are formed on the surface.
[0015]
As described above, when the germanium-containing alloy films 21, 22, and 23 are formed on the surfaces of the temple 11, the ear pad 12 and the nose pad 13 , respectively, these members are formed purely from the germanium-containing alloy. The weight is reduced as compared with the above, and the amount of germanium-containing alloy to be used is reduced, thereby reducing the cost.
[0016]
When the glasses 1 having such germanium-containing alloy films 21, 22, and 23 are worn on the human body, the germanium-containing alloy films 21, 22, and 23 come into contact with the skin, which is described in Japanese Patent No. 3025245. As shown, health promotion and healing effects are achieved by the far-infrared effect.
[0017]
Next, a method for manufacturing the glasses 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, in place of the single germanium-containing alloy target 32 used in the sputtering apparatus 100 of the first embodiment, a plurality of metal pieces having different compositions as shown in FIG. 3 are arranged in a mosaic pattern. The mosaic target 40 is adopted.
[0018]
This mosaic target 40 is formed by alternately combining Ag silver strips 41 of pure silver and Ge / In strips 42 having a weight ratio of germanium and indium of 19: 1 in a mosaic shape. The area ratio of 41 and Ge / In strip 42 is 19: 1.
[0019]
By the way, when a single target such as the germanium-containing alloy target 32 of the first embodiment is used, each component in the target is required to be uniform in the target in order to form a film having a uniform composition. However, it is often difficult to make the composition of the multi-component alloy completely uniform within the target due to problems such as segregation. On the other hand, the mosaic target employed in this embodiment combines a plurality of pure metal pieces or a combination of alloy pieces that can be easily homogenized, so that a uniform alloy film can be easily obtained when sputtering is performed. In addition, it is possible to easily change the composition of the obtained film by adjusting the area ratio of the metal pieces.
[0020]
Then, using such a mosaic target 40 as a target, sputter deposition is performed on the surface of the temple 11 and the like by the same procedure as in the first embodiment. As a result, germanium-containing alloy films 21, 22, and 23 similar to those in the first embodiment are formed on the surface of the temple 11 and the like, and the glasses 1 have the same functions and effects as those in the first embodiment. Yes.
[0021]
Next, a brassiere 2 according to a third embodiment is shown with reference to FIG. The brassiere 2 is made of cotton fabric, and includes two cups 61 that wrap the breast, a strap 62 that is a shoulder strap extending from the cup 61, a front cloth 63 that connects the two cups 61, and a bra 2 that is turned around the back. It has a side cloth 64 for fixing to the human body. And the germanium containing alloy film | membrane 70 similar to 1st Embodiment is formed inside the cup 61, the strap 62, the front cloth 63, and the side cloth 64 (surface which contacts skin). This germanium-containing alloy film 70 is also formed by the same method as in the first embodiment.
[0022]
In this way, the germanium-containing alloy film 70 is formed inside the brassiere 2, thereby making it possible to reduce the weight and cost as compared with a brassiere having a germanium-containing metal piece attached to the inside of the brassiere. It is possible to increase the area of the germanium-containing alloy in contact.
[0023]
When the brassiere 2 is worn on the human body, the germanium-containing alloy film 70 comes into contact with the skin, and the same effects as those in the first embodiment are achieved.
[0024]
Next, a bracelet 3 according to a fourth embodiment is shown with reference to FIG. The bracelet 3 is an accessory worn on the arm, and a germanium-containing alloy film 72 is formed on the inner surface of an annular ring 71 made of plastic. This germanium-containing alloy film 72 is also formed by the same sputtering as in the first embodiment.
[0025]
Thus, by forming the germanium-containing alloy film 72 on the inner side of the bracelet 3, it is possible to reduce the weight and cost as compared with the bracelet made of only the germanium-containing alloy. When the bracelet 3 is worn on the human body, the germanium-containing alloy film 72 comes into contact with the skin, and the same health enhancement / treatment effect as in the first embodiment is achieved.
[0026]
As described above, according to the method for manufacturing a health enhancer of the present invention, at least a part of the surface of the article worn on the body that comes into contact with the skin when worn is 1 to 9% by weight of germanium. A germanium-containing alloy film having a suitable composition on the surface of any article is formed by sputtering to form a germanium-containing alloy film containing 2 to 20% by weight of indium with respect to germanium and the balance being silver. Thus, it is possible to provide a low-cost and lightweight method for manufacturing a health enhancer.
[0027]
In addition, the health promotion tool according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made according to other conditions and the like. For example, in the first embodiment, stainless steel is used as the rim 10 of the glasses 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a metal material such as titanium alloy, aluminum, or brass, or a plastic material such as acrylic or vinyl chloride may be used. Moreover, although the plastic material is employ | adopted as the nose pad 13, it is not restricted to this but the nose pad covered with silicone rubber etc. may be used.
[0028]
Further, in the second embodiment, the mosaic target 40 using two kinds of metal pieces of Ag strip 41 and Ge / In strip 42 is adopted, but not limited to this, a combination of only single component metal pieces, Only a combination of multiple component metal plates may be used, and the number of combinations may be three or more.
[0029]
In the third embodiment, the brassiere 2 made of a cotton material is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other natural fibers such as silk, synthetic fibers such as polyester, and mixed fibers in which these are mixed are also used. I do not care. In addition to bras, underwear such as pants and socks, clothing such as shirts and trousers, footwear such as sandals and shoes, bedding such as sheets and pillows, mufflers, gloves, hats, hair bands, supporters, Any type of clothing such as towels can be used as long as it is in contact with the body.
[0030]
Moreover, in 4th Embodiment, although the annular bracelet 3 is employ | adopted, not only this but a shape will not be restricted to this if it is a bracelet which can be mounted | worn to an arm. Moreover, although the plastic is employ | adopted as a raw material of the bracelet 3, not only this but metals, rubber | gum, a fiber, etc., such as aluminum, may be sufficient. Moreover, not only a bracelet but any kind of accessories such as a ring, an earring, a pierced earring, a watch, a necklace, and a bracelet can be used.
[0031]
Moreover, in 1st-4th embodiment, although the germanium containing alloy film | membrane is formed in all the parts which contact a body, not only this but a germanium containing alloy film | membrane is formed only in the part, or polka dot Design or the like may be performed by forming a germanium-containing alloy film in a shape such as a pattern. Further, as the germanium-containing alloy film, a composition in which the weight ratio is silver: germanium: indium = 95: 4.75: 0.25 is adopted, but the composition is not limited thereto, and is described in Japanese Patent No. 3025245. As shown in the drawing, any germanium-containing alloy film containing 1 to 9% by weight of germanium and 2 to 20% by weight of indium with respect to germanium and the balance being made of silver may be used.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the method for manufacturing a health promotion device according to the present invention, at least a part of the surface of the article worn on the body that contacts the skin when worn is 1 to 9% by weight. A germanium-containing alloy having a composition suitable for the surface of any article by forming, by sputtering, a germanium-containing alloy film containing germanium and indium having a weight ratio of 2 to 20% with respect to germanium and the balance being silver. Since the film is formed, it is possible to provide a low-cost and lightweight manufacturing method for a health enhancer.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing glasses according to first and second embodiments.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a sputtering apparatus in the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a mosaic target in the second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a brassiere according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a bracelet according to a fourth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Glasses (health promotion tool), 2 ... Bra (health promotion tool), 3 ... Bracelet (health promotion tool), 21, 22, 23, 70, 72 ... Germanium containing alloy film, 32 ... Germanium containing alloy target (single One target material), 40 ... mosaic target, 100 ... sputtering apparatus.

Claims (3)

In a chamber in which a mosaic target, which is fixed to the cathode part and is alternately combined in a mosaic pattern with pure silver Ag strips and Ge / In strips, and an anode unit facing the mosaic target are installed inside ,
Placing an article to be worn on the body on the anode part; and
The surface of the article, the coated surface that comes into contact with the skin when worn, faces the target,
Then, by sputtering from the mosaic target,
Forming a germanium-containing alloy film containing 1 to 9% by weight of germanium and 2 to 20% by weight of indium with respect to germanium, with the balance being silver; Manufacturing method of the tool.   2. The method for producing a health promotion device according to claim 1, wherein the article is a garment, and the germanium-containing alloy film is formed on a side of the garment in contact with the skin. The article is spectacles, and the germanium-containing alloy film is formed on a surface side where at least one member selected from a temple, an ear pad, and a nose pad of the spectacles comes into contact with the skin. The manufacturing method of the health promotion tool of Claim 1.

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