KR101941863B1 - Muscle exercise equipment using electrical stimulation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a muscle exercise device using an electrical stimulation method and, more specifically, to a muscle exercise device using an electrical stimulation method, which is configured to allow an electrode terminal forming an interference wave current to be in close contact with curved skin by using different frequencies and to increase an electrical stimulation effect by using the electrode terminal which is in close contact with the skin. The muscle exercise device using an electrical stimulation method comprises: a body forming a bottom surface having a planar shape to be in contact with human skin; a handle having a wide upper part and a narrow lower part and provided on an upper end of the body; a stimulation voltage generation module installed in the body to generate a stimulation voltage; a frequency modulation module installed in the body to adjust an output stimulation intensity of a generated voltage according to the stimulation voltage; a frequency generation module installed in the body to output vibration wave electricity; an electrode terminal arranged to be exposed from the bottom surface, being in contact with human skin and electrically applying the output vibration wave of the frequency generation module to the human skin; a display module for outputting operations of the modules and installed in the body; an input module for generating an input signal according to an operation; and a control module for transmitting an output signal for an operation of the display module, receiving an input signal of the input module to process the same, and controlling each operation of the modules. In addition, the muscle exercise device using an electrical stimulation method further comprises a sensor module provided at a center of the bottom surface of the body and transmitting a signal to the control module when an illumination of a range designated by side light is confirmed.

Description

[0001] MUSCLE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION [0002]

The present invention relates to a muscle exercise machine using an electric stimulation system, and more particularly, to a muscle exercise machine using an electric stimulation system, in which an electrode terminal for forming an interference wave current by using different frequencies is made of an elastic material so as to be brought into close contact with a bending skin, And more particularly to an electric stimulation type muscle exercise machine for enhancing an electric stimulation effect by using an electrode terminal closely attached thereto.

The subcutaneous fat layer located between the dermis and fascia of the human body is mainly composed of adipocytes, and plays a role of nutrient storage and fat synthesis, heat blockage, and shock absorption.

The fat cells forming the subcutaneous fat layer are constituents of the cell membrane that enclose each of the basic cells of the body as a thin layer, and serve to help transport and absorb fat-soluble vitamins, and are essential nutrients Fatty acid is a source of energy, but as a source of high energy consumption of concentrated energy sources, it is likely to cause obesity.

And unused fat does not easily decompose when it is exercised because it forms cellulite which does not transfer the lipolytic enzyme to water, nephews and specific parts of the body.

In order to remove subcutaneous fat and cellulite, which are not easily degraded, it has been confirmed through research using electric stimulation that the depth of electric stimulation applied to the skin changes with increasing frequency.

In the case of low frequency, stimulation is applied to the surface of skin. In the case of medium frequency, the skin penetrates to the depth of 2 ~ 3 cm from the surface of skin. In case of high frequency, medium frequency penetrates deeply and heat is generated by electrical resistance of human body.

Such an electric stimulation is applied to remove fat by using the ultrasonic stimulation method and the electric stimulation method in parallel. The Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0611142 and the Registration Practical Utility Model No. 20-0353660 have a muscle exercise effect and fat There is a Patent No. 10-1710313 which can give a decomposition effect.

In the case of electrical stimulation rooms, frequencies below 1,000 Hz are generally classified as low frequencies, and those between 1,000 and 4,500 Hz are classified as mid frequencies, and higher frequencies are classified as high frequencies.

Low-frequency electricity is similar to bio-electricity flowing in the human body. It stimulates muscles and nerves to relieve symptoms such as muscle paralysis, pain and fatigue, but it is impossible to stimulate abdominal fat removal.

In order to remove the abdominal fat, the body must equip the muscle with the electric stimulation to consume the energy by the muscle movement. However, in the case of the general low-frequency product, only the contraction of the muscle by the electric stimulation occurs, Do not.

Recently, in order to remove abdominal fat by using a mid-frequency wave, a middle-frequency massage machine of Patent No. 10-1710313 has been developed.

The device has two electrode pad heads pivotally rotated on both sides of the handle to provide a stimulation to the skin of the user's curved human body in a wide range and has an adsorption function on the head in close contact with the skin.

However, since the conventional mid-frequency massager has two heads having electrode pads, it is troublesome for a user to stimulate a part of a body requiring a narrow part such as an arm, a calf, or a separate stimulus, and it is heavier than a massager having a single electrode pad. There is a problem that it is difficult to use continuously.

When the user applies a strong force to the skin to be brought into close contact with the skin, the combined clip inside the hinge may be separated or partially damaged. In addition, the suction function of the head, which is in close contact with the skin, There is a problem that the user is reluctant to expose the body until the trail disappears after a certain period of time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an electric stimulation method capable of increasing an exercise effect by uniformly applying an electric stimulus to a user's muscles and fat, And an object of the present invention is to provide a muscle exercise machine of the present invention.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an electric stimulation type muscle exercise machine in which each electrode terminal can be adjusted in angle by using an elastic material so that it is brought into close contact with a bended body part to increase the exercise effect and there is no risk of breakage under strong pressure do.

According to an aspect of the present invention,

A body constituting a bottom surface in contact with the skin of the human body; A handle on the upper end of the body; A stimulus voltage generation module installed in the body to generate a stimulation voltage; A frequency modulation module incorporated in the body to adjust an output stimulus intensity of a generated voltage according to a stimulation voltage; A frequency generating module installed in the body for outputting a vibration wave; An electrode terminal disposed so as to be exposed at the bottom surface and electrically connected to the human body skin to transmit an output vibration wave of the frequency generation module to the human body skin; A display module installed in the body for outputting operation information of the modules; An input module for generating an input signal according to an operation; And a control module for transmitting an output signal for the operation of the display module, receiving an input signal of the input module, performing arithmetic processing on the input signal, and controlling each operation of the modules,

And a sensor module provided on a bottom surface of the body and transmitting a signal to the control module when an illuminance in a designated range is confirmed by photometry,

The control module controls the operation of the stimulus voltage generation module according to a signal received from the sensor module,

A temperature measuring module for measuring the temperature of the skin is installed to measure the temperature of the skin when the high frequency is output from the frequency generating module, Signal,

An elastic portion of an elastic material connecting between the bottom surface of the body and the outer surface of the electrode terminal is formed and the angle of the electrode terminal can be adjusted by external pressure.

The present invention has a technical feature that a touch sensing module for measuring a resistance value of a human body is connected to one side of the body adjacent to the handle by applying a minute current.

In the present invention, the touch sensing module has a technical feature of transmitting a signal to the control module so that a high frequency can be output from the frequency generating module when a resistance value within a specified range is confirmed.

The present invention is characterized in that the frequency modulation module outputs a current intensity fixed to a pair of electrode terminals and the other pair of electrode terminals changes a current intensity within a specified range and outputs the current intensity.

According to the present invention, the electrode terminals are equally spaced to uniformly apply electrical stimulation to the user's muscles and fat, thereby increasing the exercise effect.

Further, since the flexible elastic material formed between the bottom surface and the electrode terminals of the present invention can be used to adjust the angle, it is also brought into close contact with the curved body part to increase the exercise effect, It is effective.

1 is a perspective view of an exercise machine according to the present invention,
2 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of an exercise device according to the present invention,
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of dispensing exercise equipment according to the present invention,
FIG. 4 is a graph showing a beat frequency phenomenon of an exercise machine according to the present invention,
5 is a graph showing a range in which an interference current of the exercise machine according to the present invention is stimulated,
6 is a side view of an exercise machine according to the present invention,
7 is an exploded perspective view showing an elastic part of an exercise machine according to the present invention,
8 is a view showing a structure of an elastic part of an exercise machine according to the present invention,
9 is an image showing a bottom view of an exercise machine according to the present invention.

The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different, but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain features, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in connection with one embodiment. It should also be understood that the position or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be varied without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is to be limited only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar functions throughout the several views.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of an exercise machine according to the present invention.

1 showing a perspective view of the present invention, a body 10 constitutes a bottom surface in contact with the skin of a human body, and a plurality of electrode terminals 30 spaced at equal intervals are disposed on the bottom surface And an elastic portion 20 of elastic material is provided between the outer periphery of the electrode terminal 30 and the bottom surface of the electrode terminal 30 spaced apart from the bottom surface.

A handle 11 is formed at the upper end of the body 10 so that the user can hold the handle 11 or use the handle 11 between the fingers to wrap the upper end of the body 10 with the palm of the hand .

A display module 80 is arranged at the upper end of the handle 11 to transmit an input module 81 for operating the present invention by the user and an operating state and operation details of the present invention to transmit information.

The configuration of the present invention described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a controller according to the present invention. In the block diagram of FIG. 2, 0.0 > 110 < / RTI >

Generally, frequencies are classified as mid-frequency between 1,000 and 4,500 Hz, and frequencies above 10,000 Hz are classified as high-frequency.

The mid frequency affects the nervous system and muscular system, and is effective for muscle contraction and relaxation. It also plays a role of increasing cellular growth and exercise effect, as well as transmitting it to the subcutaneous fat layer and degrading cellulite.

In the case of high frequency, heat is generated in the cell to smooth blood circulation, promote metabolism, and has the effect of releasing skin waste, thereby mitigating acne.

The present invention relates to a voltage generation module (50) for generating a stimulation voltage for medium to high frequency stimulation and controlling stable output of medium and high frequency when a stimulation voltage is discharged, and a frequency modulation module A frequency generating module 70 for outputting high frequency electric power and an even number of electrode terminals 30 arranged to be exposed on the bottom surface of the body 10 and a frequency generating module 70 inserted in the electrode terminal 30, A temperature measurement module 31 for measuring the temperature of the skin and transmitting a signal to the control module 40 when the high frequency is output, and a control module A sensor module 90 for transmitting a signal to the sensor module 40 and a handle 11 provided at the upper end of the body 10 in the form of an upper light shielding structure and an input module 81) and the operation state and operation details of the present invention The operation of the stimulation voltage generation module 50, the frequency modulation module 60, and the frequency generation module 70 is performed by receiving and processing the input signals of the display module 80 and the input module 81, And a control module (40) for controlling the control module.

In addition, the present invention is provided on one side of the upper end of the body 10 adjacent to the handle 11 so as to measure the resistance value of the human body by energizing a minute current so that a high frequency is outputted from the frequency generation module 70 And a tactile sense module 110 for sending a signal to the control module 40.

The module configured in the present invention will be described in turn according to the operation order.

The user operates the input module 81 provided at the upper end of the handle 11 in order to use the present invention for generating the medium frequency electric power and confirms the information such as the operation state and the details outputted from the display module 80, Hold the upper end of the body 11 or open the fingers to put a finger between the handles 11 and grip the upper end of the body 10 with the palm of your hand.

The control module 40 controls the stimulation voltage generation module 50 to generate a corresponding stimulation voltage so as to control the frequency modulation module 60 ) To generate electricity of the mid-frequency of the different channels.

The control module 40 controls the frequency generation module 70 to output the multi-channel frequency electricity modulated by the frequency modulation module 60 through the electrode terminal 30, and the electrode terminal 30 is connected to the human body Electricity is output to stimulate.

In this embodiment, four electrode terminals 30 are arranged in pairs so that four electrode terminals are arranged radially at the same interval on the bottom surface of the body 10. However, the number of the electrode terminals 30 is an even number However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it can be variously performed within a range that does not deviate from the right scope as long as the mid-frequency output from two or more pairs of electrode terminals 30 cross each other and interfere with each other.

According to the present invention, as the user operates the input module 81, the control module 40 operates to adjust the intensity and frequency of the medium and high frequency electricity.

The stimulus voltage generation module 50 is operable to gradually increase the stimulation voltage in order to prevent generation and non-generation of stimulation voltage, discharge, and sudden strong stimulation.

The user can operate the input module 81 to output a high frequency electric stimulus. However, since a high frequency generates heat to the skin and there is a risk of burning when the skin is used for a long time in a human body, The tactile sense sensing module 110 is provided at the upper end of the body 10 adjacent to the handle 11 to output a high frequency only in a state in which the present invention can be controlled, And the resistance value is measured.

Since the resistance value of the human body is about 5000 ohms in the dry state and the resistance value of about 500 ohms in the wet state is measured, if the resistance value of about 400 to 6000 ohms is measured in the tactile sensation module 110, (70) to transmit a signal such that high frequency output is possible.

When the temperature measuring module 31 is installed in the electrode terminal 30 and a temperature of 35 to 40 degrees or more is detected in the skin in which the electrode terminal 30 is closely attached, a signal is transmitted to the control module 40 so that the high- do.

The temperature measuring module 31 measures the temperature of the skin adhered to the electrode terminal 30 while the high frequency is being output from the electrode terminal 30 so that the temperature generated by the skin is conducted to the electrode terminal 30, When the temperature of the terminal 30 is 35 degrees or more, the control module 40 transmits a signal to the control module 40, and the control module 40 controls the frequency generation module 70 to limit the generation of the frequency.

FIG. 4 is a graph showing a beat frequency phenomenon of an exercise machine according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a graph showing a direction of a maximum interference effect of an interference current, and a graph showing a scanning effect of an interference current.

The even number of electrode terminals 30 facing each other constitute the + electrode and the - electrode, and one of the electrodes of the same polarity generates a relatively small medium frequency according to the operation of the frequency generating module 70, and the other generates a medium frequency .

However, since the pair of electrode terminals 30 are disposed radially and facing each other at equal intervals, the current flows interfering with each other at the center of the bottom surface.

At this time, the electrode terminals 30 of each pair generate waves of different frequencies in the skin of the user's body, causing beating at the interference point, resulting in beating in the subcutaneous tissues and deep muscles of the human body.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the mid-frequency vibration graph y1 and the other vibration waveform graph y2 interfere with each other, the vibration wave due to beat is expressed as a graph y1 + y2 Occurs.

The beat wave stimulates the subcutaneous tissues and deep muscles of the human body while causing a regular change in frequency, and relaxes and contracts the subcutaneous tissues and deep muscles while regularly changing the mid-frequency stimulation. The stimulation can be repeated over a wide area of the subject.

And it can overcome the electrical resistance and stimulate the muscle deep without further stimulation to the skin, rather than using fixed or identical frequencies.

When the pair of current intensities are fixed and the current intensities of the other pairs are changed within a certain range, the internal static anticipatory system rotates up and down as shown in a graph showing the scanning effect of the interference current shown in FIG. 5, Can be widened to give wide stimulation to the subcutaneous tissues and deep muscles of the human body.

When only a part of the electrode terminal 30 touches the skin, only one stimulus is applied. As a result, the effect due to beat waves can not be obtained and effective stimulation can not be obtained. However, as shown in FIG. 9, An elasticity part 20 provided between the outer edges of the electrode terminal 30 can adjust the angle of the electrode terminal 30 so that the curved skin can be closely contacted with the electrode terminal 30, When the electrode terminal 30 is not in close contact with the skin, the operation is stopped so that there is no restriction on the use depending on the body part, and thus electric stimulation for effective exercise is possible.

Each of the electrode terminals 30 is disposed at the same interval so that the electrode terminals 30 are intentionally adjacent to each other so that the polarities are changed to positive and negative polarities, To give a feeling of spinning to the skin in a way of giving a change of polarity, and the center can give a deep stimulation due to beat waves.

Generally, the intensity of a stimulus varies depending on the magnitude of a voltage. When the voltage is high, the intensity of the stimulus is also increased. When the voltage is low, the intensity of the stimulus is also low.

Thus, when the stimulation intensity is suddenly increased, the use of the input module 81 causes the voltage to rise step by step because the problem becomes serious.

For example, skin with low distribution of forearm and soft skin and high moisture content is sensitive to electric stimulation, so it is used at low voltage. In areas where muscle distribution such as calves is high, So that the exercise effect can be increased.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the present invention, FIGS. 7 to 8 are views showing a structure of an elastic part of an exercise machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an image showing a bottom view of an exercise machine.

The present invention is characterized in that an elastic portion 20 made of a rubber material is formed on the bottom surface of the body 10 and the electrode terminals 30 are disposed in the surface of the elastic portion 20 with the same interval being exposed.

When the user puts his / her hand on the upper end of the body 10 and the electrode terminal 30 is brought into close contact with the curved body, the elastic portion 20 is deformed in accordance with the bending of the human body by the pressure that the user presses against the human body, The electrode terminal 30 is rotated in accordance with the bending of the human body.

The elastic portion 20 is made of an elastic material that returns to its original shape. When there is no pressure, each of the electrode terminals 30 returns to its original position.

7 to 8, the fixing member 21 located on the inner surface of the elastic part 20 penetrates through one surface of the elastic part 20 and is coupled with the electrode terminal 30 located on the outer surface, The electrode terminal 30 is brought into close contact with the elastic portion 20 according to the shape of the curved human body and the angle of the electrode terminal 30 is changed along with the elastic portion 20 deformed.

The fixing member 21 is formed of a circular fastening plate 21a which is easy to contact the electrode terminal 30 and the elastic portion 20 and a screw 21b which fixes the electrode terminal 30 and the elastic portion 20 tightly, The connection between the electrode terminal 30 and the elastic portion 20 is maintained.

Since the elastic part 20 is insufficient in fixing force due to its flexible nature, the plate-like fixing part 22 is coupled to the upper end of the elastic part 20 so that the elastic part 20 can be fixed to the body 10 .

The fixing portion 22 has the same shape as the outer periphery of the elastic portion 20 and covers one surface of the elastic portion 20 to prevent the shape from being deformed unnecessarily by external pressure.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is an image showing a bottom view of an exercise machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, when the present invention is closely contacted with a bent portion of a human body, Each of the electrode terminals 30 is rotated at an angle corresponding to the bending, so that the electrode terminals 30 can be closely attached to the skin of the bent human body such as the thighs, belly, and forearm.

Other advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

10: Body
11: Handle
20:
21: Fixing member
21a:
21b: Screw
22:
30: Electrode terminal
31: Temperature measurement module
40: Control module
50: voltage generating module
60: Frequency modulation module
70: Frequency generating module
80: Display module
81: input module
90: Sensor module
110: tactile sensation module

Claims (5)

A body constituting a bottom surface in contact with the skin of the human body;
A handle on the upper end of the body;
A stimulus voltage generation module installed in the body to generate a stimulation voltage;
A frequency modulation module incorporated in the body to adjust an output stimulus intensity of a generated voltage according to a stimulation voltage;
A frequency generating module installed in the body for outputting a vibration wave;
An electrode terminal disposed so as to be exposed at the bottom surface and electrically connected to the human body skin to transmit an output vibration wave of the frequency generation module to the human body skin;
A display module installed in the body for outputting operation information of the modules;
An input module for generating an input signal according to an operation;
And a control module for transmitting an output signal for the operation of the display module, receiving an input signal of the input module, performing arithmetic processing on the input signal, and controlling each operation of the modules,
And a sensor module provided on a bottom surface of the body and transmitting a signal to the control module when an illuminance in a designated range is confirmed by photometry,
The control module controls the operation of the stimulus voltage generation module according to a signal received from the sensor module,
A temperature measuring module for measuring the temperature of the skin is installed to measure the temperature of the skin when the high frequency is output from the frequency generating module, Signal,
A fixing member disposed on an inner surface of the elastic part is coupled to the electrode terminal located on the outer surface of the elastic part and passing through the elastic surface of the elastic part, An electrode terminal is fixed,
Wherein the elastic part is fixed to the upper end of the plate-shaped fixing part so as to be fixed to the body,
Wherein the elastic portion and the electrode terminal are brought into close contact with each other and the shape of the elastic portion is deformed according to the bent shape of the body and the angle of the electrode terminal changes according to the elastic portion to be deformed, device The method according to claim 1,
Characterized in that the fixing member is formed by a screw which fixes the electrode terminal and the elastic part in close contact with a circular tightening plate for tightly contacting the electrode terminal and the elastic part. The method according to claim 1,
And a contact sensing module for measuring a resistance value of a human body by applying a minute current to one surface of the body adjacent to the handle is coupled to the body of the electric exercise device The method of claim 3,
Wherein the contact detection module transmits a signal to the control module so that a high frequency can be output from the frequency generation module when a resistance value within a specified range is confirmed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the frequency modulation module outputs the current intensity fixed to the pair of electrode terminals and changes the current intensity within a specified range to the other pair of electrode terminals and outputs the electric current intensity.

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