EP3195843B1 - Stimulation device for neurophysiological stimulating of an object and use of a stimulation device - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a neurophysiological stimulation device for stimulating an object according to the preamble of claim 1.

Stimulation devices for stimulating living beings, especially humans, are well known. In this case, body functions are stimulated by movements of the stimulation device which are transmitted to humans, which in turn has positive effects on bodily functions, musculoskeletal system, musculature, bone structure and human well-being.

The DE 20 2006 009 373 U1 describes a device for stimulating a bone skeleton with a vibrating platform which is mounted swingably in an at least approximately horizontal plane, wherein all points of the platform describe a closed loop path. As a result, forces are generated that affect the bone structure and generally the musculoskeletal system. The forces are generated by an approximately horizontal vibration in the form of a closed circular or elliptical orbit. However, there is a transmission of the movement directly to humans without additional stimulation and / or enhancement of the movement and its effect on the human body.

The US 2004/0167481 discloses a device for skin treatment which also has a massage effect.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a way to improve the movement of a stimulation device, that means in particular intensified to transfer to an object. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a stimulation device for improved transmission of motion and thus improved stimulation and use thereof.

These and other objects are achieved on the basis of a stimulation device according to claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims or are given below in connection with the description of the figures.

The invention relates to a stimulation device for stimulating an object by transmitting movements generated by the stimulation device, in particular a movement device for stimulating the body's own therapeutic functions of a living being, at least comprising a trained to interact with the support means movement unit with a support surface, by means of the generated movements on the movement unit adjacent objects are transmitted, and at least one coupled to the movement unit drive unit for generating the movement, wherein the drive unit eccentrically rotates the movement unit in operation and the movement unit rests resting on at least one support element and at a caused by the drive unit rotation in Operation at least temporarily lifts from the support element, so that a three-dimensional wobble and / or whirling motion is realized. The movement unit is designed to cooperate with the support device. The tumbling and / or whirling movement is designed in such a way that, in the case of a liquid provided in a container located on the moving unit, a vortex or vortex is created in the liquid during operation.

In the inventive neurophysiological stimulation device for stimulating an object by transmitting movements generated by the stimulation device, in particular a movement device for stimulating the body's own therapeutic functions of a living being, at least comprising a movement unit with a support surface, by means of which the generated movements are transmitted to objects adjacent to the movement unit, and at least one coupled to the movement unit drive unit for generating the Movement, it is provided that the drive unit is designed as a wobble and / or whirl unit, which generates a wobble and / or whirling motion, wherein a receptacle and / or support for a support device described above is provided. The generation of the tumbling and / or whirling movement can be recognized, for example, by placing a container with a liquid on the moving unit and, during operation, forming a vortex in the liquid.

According to the invention, the movement unit is designed as a movement plate. An object or a user, such as a human or animal, is to be positioned on the movement plate in order to transmit the movement of the movement unit to this object. The movement unit is preferably made in one piece. Furthermore, the movement unit preferably has a bearing surface. The support surface is in one piece according to the preferred one-piece design of the movement unit, that is designed as a continuous support surface, in particular as a flat or flush support surface. The support surface, which is also designed as a support plate, is preferably formed of a rigid, unyielding material, such as wood, plastic and the like. The respective object is positioned on the support surface. The objects thus adjoin the movement unit. Furthermore, a drive unit is provided, which is coupled to the movement unit and thus moves or generates a movement. This movement is transmitted to the human on the support surface of the moving unit. In order to enhance the transmitted movement or the effect of the movement on the person, in a preferred embodiment on the support surface is a support device described above arranged. In this case, the support device is contacted with its support side on the support surface, for example, loosely placed or connected. The transmission side is aligned with the person positioned on the support surface so that the human is located directly on the transmission side. The stimulation elements of the support device additionally stimulate the human body and thus enhance the effect of the movement of the movement unit. In particular, the vibration mass is provided. This causes an additional effect gain. The drive unit is designed as a wobble and / or whirl unit. The drive unit thus generates a tumbling and / or whirling movement, which is transmitted to humans neurophysiological stimulation. The wobbling or whirling movement is preferably a movement in which the moving points describe an open, that is to say non-closed, path. For example, a right- or left-handed, open circular path is described. For the purposes of the present invention, "circular path" is also understood to mean the elliptical path or any other form of path lying in a plane of oscillation or plane of movement. In other words, the open circular motion is clockwise or counterclockwise. Advantageously, the direction of the circular motion is controllable or selectable. Further advantageous is a switching of the direction of rotation executable. As a result, the tumbling or whirling movement is adaptable in accordance with a location of the stimulation device in the northern or southern hemisphere. The tumbling motion is thus formed as a circular path, elliptical or the like, which in addition to the movement in the plane still has a transverse to the plane component. The wobbling and / or whirling motion is detectable by a container of liquid. This is placed on the support surface and in operation forms a vortex in the liquid. The proof is for example easy to perform with a water glass filled with water.

A vortex generated by the rotational movement (for example in the water glass) symbolizes a helix of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of humans. Advantageously, the DNA structure is reproduced or imitated by the generated vortex. Correspondingly, the vortex is generated in a dextrorotatory manner. The movement takes place from a horizontal plane, that is not as a horizontal vibration. The path of a point after one revolution or several revolutions, which it describes, is thus not closed. In the tumbling and / or whirling movement, it is preferable to dispense with a separate stroke movement of an actuator, that is to say that the one-piece movement unit moved by the drive unit does not perform any lifting movement via a corresponding actuator. Rather, a rotary drive is provided. This rotates an eccentrically seated shaft or an eccentric pin of the support surface or support plate. A lifting movement of the pin or the shaft is not provided. On the edge of the support surface or the support plate supporting elements are provided, which are adjacent to the support plate. Upon rotation of the platen along the support elements, contacts between the platen and the support elements occur, thereby causing vibration of the platen in a direction to the circular path created by the rotary drive. In this way, a three-dimensional circular path or an open circular path, that is, the tumbling and / or whirling motion realized. In one embodiment, the support elements are at different distances from the edge or a surface of the support plate, so that the tumbling motion is thereby adjustable.

The invention includes the technical teaching that in a support device for placement on a neurophysiological stimulation device, in particular on a moving plate for transmitting movements generated by the system, at least comprising a support side for placing the support device on the stimulation device, and a transmission side for transmitting and / or forwarding the movements recorded via the support side in that the support device is designed as a passive support device, which is mat and / or plate-shaped, wherein the transmission side has at least one at least partially protruding stimulation element, which is suitable for transmitting the movements and thus for neurophysiological stimulation. By neurophysiological stimulation, this patent application generally refers to a stimulation of bodily functions on a living being, such as a human or an animal. A detailed description of this stimulation follows. The specification human is preferred, but this invention is equally applicable to an animal, such as a dog. The movement in the form of a vibrational motion, preferably in the form of a whirling and / or tumbling motion, is generated and transmitted to the living being. A detailed description of the vibration follows as well.

The support device according to the invention comprises a support side and a transfer side. The two sides of the support device are advantageously in one piece, in other embodiments, however, formed in several parts. Accordingly, the support device is formed in one or more parts. To simplify a production of the support device, this is designed in several parts. In a preferred embodiment, the support device is designed as a mat or ceiling-like support device, that is, as a support mat or support cover. Accordingly, the support side and the transfer side are advantageously formed as opposite sides. An embodiment provides that the support and the transmission side in one piece, that is, integrated with each other, are formed. In other embodiments, these two sides are separate from each other, that is, a plurality of parts, formed and, for example, only connected together in an edge region, such as sewn, welded and / or glued. The support device comprises the plate-shaped base body. This is preferably cuboid. In one embodiment, the base body is formed as an aluminum plate, for example with anodized aluminum. The support side and the transfer side are spaced from each other on opposite sides, in particular the large sides arranged. In between, the base body in one embodiment is solid, that is, formed without hollow chambers or the like. In another embodiment, the support device is formed with at least one hollow chamber, preferably with a plurality of hollow chambers. The hollow chambers are filled in one embodiment with vibration mass. In one embodiment, the vibration mass is formed as crystals, quartzes or the like. In another embodiment, other granular material is formed. Preferably, the vibration mass is formed of solid materials. In other embodiments, the vibration mass is formed as a liquid material. In yet other embodiments, the vibration mass is formed differently in different hollow chambers, for example, different grained, formed in different amounts, in different states of aggregation and similarly different. In a preferred embodiment, all the hollow chambers are formed with the same vibration mass. The hollow chambers are formed for example as blind holes in the base body, which are closed by a cover plate. The hollow chambers are preferably not complete, but only to a fraction, for example, filled to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or another fraction volume percent. The chambers are preferably cuboid. The support device itself is not driven and thus made passive.

An embodiment provides that the at least one stimulation element is formed from a substantially unyielding material. The material is, for example, a thermoset, a wood, metal, steel, a quartz or the like.

The support side preferably serves for placing the support device on the stimulation device. The support side is preferably flat or flush. Also preferred the transmission side is used to transmit and / or forward the movements recorded on the support side to the human. For transmission, the human is preferably arranged on the transmission side, for example, standing, kneeling and / or lying or only supporting with the respective, preferably to be stimulated body parts on the transmission side. Accordingly, the transfer side preferably functions as the upper side of the support device and the support side as the lower side. As a material for the support device or their pages is preferably a robust, non-sensitive material, which is advantageously washable, tear resistant, waterproof and / or slip-resistant, for example polyester, cotton, especially coated and / or impregnated cotton, material mixtures, viscose, etc. Preferably At least the support side has a rubber coating to prevent slippage of the support device from the stimulation device. Preferably, the material is designed as a non-compliant material, so that no or only an insignificant deformation occurs at a load up to 200 kg.

According to the invention, the transmission side has at least one protruding or projecting stimulation element. The at least one stimulation element causes the movements of the stimulation device to be transmitted to humans for neurophysiological stimulation. Preferably, more than one stimulation element, for example, two, three or four stimulation elements, executed. More preferably, a plurality of stimulation elements is executed on the transmission side. The stimulation elements are advantageously connected to the transmission side, for example glued, welded and / or sewn. In one embodiment, the stimulation elements are connected to the transmission side individually, in other embodiments, the stimulation elements to several, that is in groups, connected to the transmission side. Multiple stimulation elements are connected together in one embodiment via a connecting part. In this case, the stimulation elements are in one embodiment detachably, in another embodiment, inseparably connected to the connecting part. The connecting part is formed for example as a connecting plate. About the connecting part, the stimulation elements are connected to the support side. In one embodiment, a plurality of stimulation elements are connected to the support side via a plurality of connecting parts.

The stimulation elements are advantageously at a height of up to 30mm, preferably from up to 20mm and more preferably from up to 10mm and most preferably from up to 5mm from the transfer side. In one embodiment, the stimulation elements are designed as stimulation elements tapering away from the transmission side. The tapered stimulation elements preferably have a shape selected from the group comprising cones, pyramid, cylinder, truncated cone, truncated pyramid, etc. These shapes are correspondingly narrower at their end oriented away from the transfer side than at their end connected to the transfer side. Preference is given to selecting shapes with a non-angular, ie for example round, shape for the transfer elements, for example a truncated cone. For example, the width or the diameter of a truncated cone at its lower end facing the transfer side is up to 30 mm, preferably up to 20 mm and more preferably up to 10 mm and most preferably up to 5 mm. The width of a truncated cone at its opposite end is for example up to 10mm, preferably up to 50mm and more preferably up to 2.5mm and most preferably up to 1.5mm. A distance between two upper regions of two adjacent truncated cones corresponds for example to the width of a truncated cone. Advantageously, the stimulation elements used are each designed uniformly. One embodiment provides that the stimulation elements are designed as nubs.

Advantageously, the stimulation elements can be loaded up to a weight of 200 kg or a force of up to 2 kN without deforming plastically or reversibly. This ensures that the support device or its stimulation elements on the upper side can withstand the loading of a person arranged on the support device without being damaged. In one embodiment, the stimulation elements are elastically deformable under load, wherein a deformation path of this deformation is minimized. Preferred materials for this purpose are selected from the group comprising: plastic, preferably hard plastic, metal, wood, ceramic, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the stimulation elements are formed from a medical plastic such as polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and / or ethylene vinyl acetate. As other suitable materials are stones, gems, crystals and the like, in particular tourmaline, usable. For example, in the production of a granulate is used, which may include plastic, stone and / or ceramic. In one embodiment, the granules are liquefied and injected into a corresponding mold.

The support side is not directly connected to a drive unit. Thus, the support device is designed as a passive support means. The support device is in one embodiment on a plate on a stimulation device. In this case, the stimulation device has a movement unit with a support surface. The movement unit is moved via a corresponding drive. This moves the support surface. The passive support means rests on the support surface and does not move relative to the support surface in the support plane. Thus, the support means is arranged stationary to the support surface and makes the vibration movement of the support surface so. The vibration mass of the support device acts as a vibration amplifier, as well as the stimulation elements.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that one or more stimulation elements have functional units. A functional unit comprises, for example, at least one signal generator. The signaler is in an embodiment designed as an acoustic signal generator. In another embodiment, the signal generator is designed as an optical signal generator. Other versions provide a heat generator, such as an infrared unit before. Alternatively, at least one of the functional units is embodied in a movement unit, wherein such functional units additionally serve for further stimulation. In one embodiment, a functional unit is designed as a lighting. In one embodiment, the functional unit is controlled by a control unit coupled to it. In this way, a different lighting is realized, for example, in terms of a colored lighting.

In one embodiment of the support device according to the invention it is provided that a plurality of stimulation elements arranged in at least one structural unit are provided in order to optimize a transmission. Advantageously, more than one structural unit, for example two, three or four structural units, are provided. A preferred embodiment provides the arrangement of the stimulation elements in a plurality or a plurality of structural units. A structural unit preferably comprises a plurality of stimulation elements, preferably at least three stimulation elements, more preferably a plurality of stimulation elements. The stimulation elements are advantageously arranged in a geometric pattern and / or arrangement in the structural unit. In this case, the structural units preferably have a round, oval, honeycomb-shaped, angular, in particular rectangular, shape. The arrangement of the stimulation elements in the form of a structural unit takes place concentrically in one embodiment, for example concentric circles or rectangles. In other embodiments, this arrangement is threaded or spiral. In one embodiment, the stimulation elements are spaced from each other, that is, formed as a separate stimulation elements. In one embodiment, the spaced-apart stimulation elements are connected to one another via a common connection part, for example to structural units. In one embodiment, the structural units are spaced apart from each other. In a further embodiment, the structural units are detachably or non-detachably connectable with other components.

An embodiment of the structural units provides that the stimulation elements of a structural unit are connected to one another. This connection takes place, for example, by means of a common connection part, for example a plate-shaped underbody, which on the one hand ensures the connection to the transmission side and, on the other hand, connects the stimulation elements to one another. The underbody in one embodiment has a thickness of up to 20mm, preferably up to 10mm and more preferably up to 5mm. The size of a subfloor, ie preferably the diameter of a subfloor, corresponds to the size of a structural unit or at least the sum of all the stimulation elements combined into the structural unit. For example, in the case of a round structural unit, the diameter is between 10 mm and 50 mm, preferably between 20 mm and 40 mm and more preferably between 25 mm and 35 mm. The material of the subfloor is designed in one embodiment equal to the material of the stimulation elements. Accordingly, an embodiment provides that a structural unit or the stimulation elements of a structural unit are integrally formed, that is integrated into one another. Advantageously, in the case of the stimulation elements arranged in a structural unit, the load capacity of a structural unit is greater than that of a single stimulation element.

In yet another embodiment of the support device according to the invention, it is provided that a plurality of structural units are arranged in a transfer pattern. Advantageously, the transfer pattern is a geometric pattern such as a matrix, a grid, a random array or the like. The structural units are preferably each arranged with a regular, more preferably the same, distance from each other. The distance between two structural units of a transmission pattern is, for example, between 5 mm and 60 mm, preferably between 10 mm and 50 mm, more preferably between 20mm and 40mm, and most preferably about 30mm. Advantageously, the transmission pattern is designed in such a way that stimulation and motion transmission take place over the largest possible area.

Several structural units are interconnected, for example, via a flexible element such as a mat or the like. Advantageously, the support device is formed as a mat. The mat is preferably formed on one side as anti-slip mat. Preferably, the mat is formed as an elastic and / or viscoeleastisches element. The mat can also be designed as a mattress or the like. When loaded, the mat deforms accordingly. This ensures that an optimized contact with a user is established.

In one embodiment it is provided that the support device has at least one hollow chamber, wherein in at least one hollow chamber, a vibration mass is provided. The vibration mass is in particular a granular or granular vibration mass, for example of granules. The granules, for example, a quartz granules.

In one embodiment, the drive unit preferably comprises a three-dimensional oscillation having a frequency of 50-100 Hz, preferably 55-90 Hz, more preferably 60-80 Hz, and most preferably 65-75 Hz, in particular with a Schumann frequency. The generated vibration is preferably non-sinusoidal, but otherwise harmonious. An advantageous embodiment provides that the generated frequency is a Schumann frequency. Schumann frequency is a resonance frequency of the human body, in which the body begins to resonate. As a result, the vibrations can not only penetrate into the body, but still amplify, which leads to the formation of a standing vibration in the body.

In one embodiment of the neurophysiological stimulation device according to the invention, it is provided that the drive unit is designed as an eccentric drive unit. Advantageously, the eccentric drive unit has an eccentric pin connected to the moving unit, which is coupled to an actuator, which in turn causes the tumbling and / or whirling movement without generating a lifting movement. A further embodiment provides that the drive unit is arranged in a cup-shaped housing which is closed by the movement unit functioning as cover. The stimulation device preferably also comprises a power supply. In this case, an embodiment of the stimulation device provides that this is designed as a mobile unit. Advantageously, a mobile stimulation device has a power pack in the form of a battery or the like. A storage of the movement unit takes place with a bearing which is designed for a tumbling movement. For this purpose, appropriate degrees of freedom for a tumbling motion should be provided. The tumbling movement requires a storage with three degrees of freedom.

The tumbling motion is preferably realized as follows. The movement unit is off-center connected to a drive which causes the movement unit to rotate eccentrically. The drive itself comprises an actuator, which is coupled via a toothed belt with an eccentric pin. About the eccentric pin, the moving unit is driven. In the idle state, that is to say when the actuator is not actuated, the movement unit rests on supports. The movement unit is thus mounted on the supports or support elements. Advantageously, at least two supports or bearings are provided, preferably a plurality of supports. The supports are preferably arranged spaced apart along an edge of the movement plate. To realize the storage on the supports they are preferably firmly connected at one end to a base plate. At the end facing the movement unit, the supports have an elastic or deformable end piece, for example in the form of a vibration damper. The supports are formed at least partially different lengths. In one embodiment, the supports are height or length adjustable. Farther For example, the supports are arranged differently tilted or tilted. In this case, the height, length and / or inclination of the supports can advantageously be actively set or controlled via a corresponding controller. For example, the inclination of the supports is adjustable both before operation and during operation of the stimulation device. If now the actuator is actuated and an eccentric rotational movement is realized, the movement unit swings open. That is, the moving unit no longer contacts all the supports at the same time, but due to the different lengths of the supports, the resilience of the rubber members and the eccentric rotation, is set in a three-dimensional vibration, so that a tumbling motion is realized. The wobble can be adjusted in particular over the length of the supports. Due to the different inclinations of the supports also a swinging of the movement unit is realized. Advantageously, during the movement takes place an overlay of the rotation and the tumbling motion.

In a further embodiment of the invention, a height adjustment is provided. The height adjustment is coupled to the movement unit and formed fixed to the bottom plate. About the height adjustment, the movement unit can be arranged at different heights to the bottom plate. In this way, a tumbling motion at different heights can be realized. The height adjustment is arbitrarily executable, for example, hydraulically or pneumatically, mechanically and / or electrically. In particular, the movement unit is moved relative to the bottom plate. In other embodiments, the drive components and / or the supports are adjusted accordingly. Preferably, a height adjustment is provided under the bottom plate. The stimulation device is easily adjustable in height via these. In this case, the height adjustment preferably has a lock, which locks the bottom plate at a predetermined height. Safety button against unintentional release etc.

In yet another embodiment, the stimulation device has a control unit via which frequencies and / or further functions can be controlled. In one embodiment, the controller has a frequency adjuster. About this the frequency of the bottom plate is adjustable. In a further embodiment, the control device has an optical control and / or acoustic control, via which corresponding functional units can be controlled. In yet another embodiment, the controller has a timer or the like. Other functional units such as acoustic and / or optical signal transmitters are attached to the stimulation device. For example, the control unit also has a computer unit with computer programs and / or computer program products for running various programs, for example in the form of individual training units.

Accordingly, it is provided in one embodiment that the movement unit is offset by the eccentric drive unit in operation in a circular or planar movement and support elements are provided on the edge of the movement unit or the support surface, the contact the movement unit alternately during operation and do not contact, so that the circular path Movement thereby has a further direction of movement transverse to a circular path and so the three-dimensional vibration is realized. Thus, the open circular path is realized, that is, a circular path or plane path, which is not in the initial state before rotation after passing through a complete 360 ° rotation about the axis of rotation, but at least one point of the moving unit takes a different position in at least one dimension ,

The stimulation device according to the invention enables a method for transmitting a vibration to an object or for neurophysiological stimulation of an object by transmitting movements generated by a stimulation device described above, comprising the following steps: Generating a movement and transmitting the movement to the object, wherein it is provided that the movement is generated as a whirling and / or wobbling motion and amplified transmitted. In this case, the transmission of the movement is amplified in a preferred embodiment by means of a support device according to the invention, as described above. Reinforcement in the context of this patent application also means an intensification of the effects of the transferred movement on the body as an additional effect.

The above-described stimulation device may be used as a neurophysiological stimulation device for stimulating bodily functions of a living being, particularly for use in sports, rehab, therapy, rapid recovery, energy production, exercise, hyperactivity, skin tightening, tissue regeneration. Preferred areas of application of the stimulation device according to the invention are therefore: osteoarthritis, arthritis (joint inflammation), herniated disc (diskus prolapse), burnout syndrome, cellulite, circulatory disorder, relaxation problems, joint pain, lumbago, sciatica (sciatica), headache (cephalgia), varicose veins (varices) , Lumbar spine syndrome, lymphatic dizziness (lymphedema), loss of libido, ankylosing spondylitis (also ankylosing spondylitis), (neck) tension, nervousness, osteoporosis, Parkinson's, digestive problems, rheumatism, back pain, sleep disorder, stress, obesity and incontinence.

Overall, a neurophysiological stimulation by means of a stimulation device in conjunction with a support device has the following advantageous effects on the human psyche and physique:
The stimulation device according to the invention represents a biodynamic energy system, which controls the natural movements in the human body, without the use of stimulation current and / or chemical substances, imitated. The stimulation device does not produce any unnatural "hard" motion, as occurs with most conventional vibratory plates. The coordinated, three-dimensional, rhythmic and vibration-free vibration impulses of the stimulation device on the basis of the Schumann resonance frequency, advantageously act holistically on a physical and psychological level. The importance of the Schumann resonance frequency as the Earth's natural electromagnetic frequency for the human organism is known. In this case, the skeleton and the body itself is erected, ordered and rhythmized by the specific, clockwise rotating vibration pattern of the stimulation device. The vibration transmitted to the body is holistic and versatile. The fields of application of the stimulation device are health, strengthening, mobility, massage and relaxation as well as prevention, rehabilitation, therapy, competitive sports and beauty care.

• Verbesserung der lokalen und allgemeinen Beweglichkeit und der muskulären Koordination,
• Steigerung der Muskelkraft und Leistungsfähigkeit,
• Aktivierung der Blutzirkulation und Stoffwechselvorgänge,
• Lösung von schmerzhaften Blockierungen und Muskelverspannungen,
• Besserung der allgemeinen Leistungsfähigkeit,
• Stärkung der Abwehrkräfte,
• Abklingen von Rückenschmerzen und Gelenkschmerzen,
• Reduzierung von Stress und Schlaflosigkeit,
• Gewichtsverlust durch Aktivierung der Muskelmasse und Erhöhung des Kalorienverbrauchs,
• mentale und körperliche Fitness.

According to the inventor, the effects achieved in the human body by stimulation and movement transmission by means of the stimulation device according to the invention are:

• Improvement of local and general mobility and muscular coordination,
• Increase muscle strength and performance,
• Activation of blood circulation and metabolic processes,
• Solution of painful blockages and muscle tensions,
• Improvement of overall performance,
• Strengthening the immune system,
• Decay of back pain and joint pain,
• Reducing stress and insomnia,
• Weight loss through activation of muscle mass and increase in calorie consumption,
• mental and physical fitness.

For movement and vibration transmission from the stimulation device, there are various embodiments of how a person advantageously positioned on the movement unit. The respective positions are dependent on the stimulated body regions or the complaints and the respective field of application. For example, human being stands, lies or sits on the movement unit. Alternatively, for example, the elbows, shoulders, hands, upper body or feet can be selectively positioned on the movement unit. Here, by the one-piece movement unit, a holistic transmission of motion to the person, for example, both arms are positioned on the movement unit moves together and uniform. To reinforce the transmitted movement or for additional stimulation, the support device according to the invention is arranged on the movement unit, so that the person stands, sits or lies directly on the transfer side of the support unit. In the case of an animal to be treated, for example a dog, a cat or a horse, positioning takes place on the movement unit in a modified form. Here, however, is generally also a sitting, standing and lying executable.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. For identical or similar components or features uniform reference numerals are used. Features or components of various embodiments may be combined to provide other embodiments. All resulting from the claims of the description or drawings features and / or advantages including design details, spatial arrangement and method steps may be essential to the invention for themselves as well as in a variety of combinations.

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eine schematische Querschnittsdarstellung zweier benachbarter Stimulationselemente,

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jeweils eine schematische Draufsicht einer Struk-tureinheit in verschiedenen Ausführungen,

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eine schematische Draufsicht einer Auflagevor-richtung,

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eine schematische Querschnittdarstellung entlang eines Schnitts A-A der Auflagevorrichtung gemäß der Fig. 3, und

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eine schematische Querschnittdarstellung eines Stimulationsgerätes mit Auflagevorrichtung gemäß der Fig. 3 und

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eine schematische Querschnittsdarstellung eine anderen Ausführungsform einer Auflagevorrichtung

Show it:

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a schematic cross-sectional view of two adjacent stimulation elements,

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in each case a schematic plan view of a structural unit in various designs,

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a schematic plan view of a Auflagevor direction,

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a schematic cross-sectional view along a section AA of the support device according to the Fig. 3 , and

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a schematic cross-sectional view of a stimulation device with support device according to the Fig. 3 and

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a schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a support device

The Fig. 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of two adjacent stimulation elements 1. According to the invention, the stimulation elements 1 are used for transmitting movements and neurophysiological stimulation. The stimulation elements 1 are each arranged in groups of a plurality of stimulation elements 1 in a structural unit for neurophysiological stimulation (see FIG Fig. 2a-2c ). Several of these structural units are in turn arranged in a transfer pattern on a support device (see Fig. 3 ). A description of the structural units, the transfer pattern and the support device follows in the Fig. 2a-2c . 3 and 4 , Accordingly, the shows Fig. 1 a section of a structural unit with two adjacent stimulation elements. 1

The stimulation elements 1 are connected to an underbody 11 with each other and additionally connected to the support device, not shown here, for example, welded or glued. In this embodiment, the stimulation elements 1 and the bottom 11 are in one piece, that is, integrated, executed. The subfloor 11 has a thickness d from about 2mm up. The stimulation elements 1 are arranged at a distance a ₁ of about 2 mm on the underbody 11.

According to the execution of FIG. 1 are the stimulation elements 1 of the lower base 11 and the supporting device, not shown here (see Fig. 4 ) Tapered away. In this case, the stimulation elements 1 have a truncated cone shape. The truncated cone shape comprises a truncated cone-shaped basic body 3 with a round cross section and a flattened cover part 4 on the side facing away from the underside 11 or tapered side of the main body 3. The main body 3 has in this embodiment, a height h _g of about 4mm and the lid part 4 has a height h _d of about 0.5 mm. Overall, the height of a frustoconical stimulation element 1 in this embodiment is therefore approximately 4.5mm. The diameter or the width b _{g of} the round base body 3 is about 4 mm and the diameter or the width b _{d of} the cover part 4 is about 1.5 mm. As a material for the stimulation elements 1 and the bottom 11, for example, a plastic is suitable. The stimulation elements 1 can be loaded with a weight of approx. 200kg without deforming.

The Fig. 2a-2c each show a schematic plan view of a structural unit 10 in various embodiments. In the structural units 10, in each case a plurality or a plurality of stimulation elements 1 are combined or connected to one another by means of the underbody 2. The subfloor 11 has a round shape in these embodiments (see Fig. 2a and 2b ) or a polygonal, that is honeycomb, shape (see Fig. 2c ) on. The diameter d _{s of} the round structural units 10 (see Fig. 2a and 2b ) is about 30mm. In this case, two adjacent stimulation elements 1 are arranged at a distance of up to 10 mm. According to the invention, the load capacity of a plurality of stimulation elements 1 arranged in a structural unit 10 is increased compared with the load capacity of a single stimulation element 1.

The 3 and 4 show a schematic plan view and a schematic cross-sectional view of a support device 30. The support device 30 is for placement on a neurophysiological stimulation device (not shown here for clarity), the neuro-physiological stimulation device for stimulating an object, such as a human or an animal, by transmitting movements generated by the stimulation device. The transmitted movements are amplified by the support device 30.

The support device 30 has a support side 31 for placing the support device 30 on the stimulation device. Furthermore, the support device 30 has a transfer side 32 for transferring and forwarding the movements recorded via the support side 31 to the object. According to the statements of 3 and 4 the support device 30 is designed as a mat or cover-like support device 30 (see Fig. 4 ). The support side 31 and the transfer side 32 are thus opposite, wherein in a situation of use, the support side 31 is a lower side and the transfer side 32 is an upper side. On the transmission side 32, the stimulation elements 1 tapering away from the transmission side 32 and arranged in structural units 10 are arranged. Several stimulation elements 1 are each arranged in a structural unit 10 or connected to each other (see Fig. 2a ). The structural units 10 are connected to the transmission side 32, for example glued. The structural units 10, here exactly 15 structural units 10, are arranged on the support device 30 in a transfer pattern 20. The transmission pattern 20 is according to Fig. 3 designed as a geometric pattern in the form of honeycombs. In this case, the transmission pattern 20 ensures a uniform transmission and amplification of the forwarded movements.

The Fig. 4 shows a section AA through the support device 30 in the range of three structural units 10. The structural units 10 are arranged in this embodiment and in this sectional plane with a distance a _s of about 40mm to each other.

The Fig. 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a stimulation device 40 with a support device 30 according to the Fig. 3 , The stimulation device 40 is used for neurophysiological stimulation of a living being, for example a human or an animal, by transmitting movements generated by the stimulation device 40. Primarily, the body's own therapeutic functions of the living organism are stimulated. In the presentation of the Fig. 4 For the sake of clarity no living being is shown. The stimulation device 40 comprises a movement unit 41 with a bearing surface, by means of which the generated movements are transmitted to objects adjacent to the movement unit. The movement unit 41 is designed in one piece, so that a closed or continuous support surface is formed. Furthermore, the stimulation device 40 comprises a drive unit 42 coupled to the movement unit 41 for generating the movement. According to the invention, the drive unit 41 generates a wobbling and / or whirling motion, which is indicated here by an arrow W. This wobble and / or whirl movement is a three-dimensional oscillation with an open oscillation path, for example in the form of a right-handed or left-handed circular path. The oscillation is performed, for example, at a frequency of 65-75Hz.

The drive unit 42 is according to the embodiment of Fig. 5 is formed as an eccentric drive unit 42, so that the movement unit 41 coupled to the drive unit 42 is moved eccentrically. For this purpose, the drive unit 42 has an eccentric pin 46 connected to the movement unit 41, which in turn is coupled to an actuator, which in turn generates the wobble and / or whirling motion. The actuator is designed in this embodiment as an electric motor 43 with a belt 44 for connection to the pin. The pin 46 also has an eccentric bearing 45. The drive unit 42 is arranged in a pot-shaped housing 48, which is closed by the movement unit 41 acting as a cover. The support surface of the movement unit 41 comprises a support device 30. The support device 30 corresponds to the embodiment of Fig. 3 respectively. 4. Between the housing 48 and the movement unit 41 end pieces 47 are arranged to prevent, for example, a recoil of the moving movement unit 41 to the housing 48.

It is understood that the abovementioned features of the invention can be used not only in the respectively specified combination but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a support device 30. The support device 30 is formed as a rectangular plate 71. This has a cover 71a, under which are formed as blind holes 72 hollow chambers 73. The hollow chambers 73 are filled with a designed as granules 74 vibration mass 75 to a volume percentage. In addition, an outer skirt 76 is provided. The support device is made of an anodized aluminum. The granules 74 is present in any grain size. In this case, the granules 74 are preferably quartz granules.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

stimulating element

2

underbody

3

body

4

cover part

10

structural unit

11

underbody

20

transmission pattern

30

support device

31

support side

32

transmission side

40

stimulation device

41

moving unit

42

drive unit

43

engine

44

belt

45

storage

46

(Eccentric) pin

47

tail

48

casing

49

support

71

plate

71a

cover

72

blind hole

73

hollow

74

granules

75

oscillating mass

76

outdoor enclosure

a ₁

Distance between two stimulation elements

a ₂

Distance between two structural units

b _d

Width of the lid part

b _g

Width of the main body

d

Thickness of the subfloor

d _s

Diameter of a round structural unit

h _d

Height of the lid part

h _g

Height of the main body

W

Vortex / wobble

Claims (10)

1. Neurophysiological stimulation device (40) for stimulating an object by transferring movements produced by the stimulation device, in particular a movement apparatus for inducing the endogenous therapy functions of a living being, at least comprising a movement unit (41) having a contact surface by means of which the produced movements can be transferred to objects adjacent to the movement unit (41), and at least one drive unit (42) coupled to the movement unit (41) for producing the movement, characterised in that the drive unit (42) is designed as a wobbling and/or swirling unit which produces a wobbling and/or swirling movement, the contact surface describing at least one non-closed circular path that rotates to the right or left and in which the direction of the circular movement can be controlled, selected and/or reversed, the contact surface having a contact apparatus (30), and a receiving space and/or support being provided on the contact surface for the contact apparatus, and
   the drive unit (42) rotates eccentrically during operation of the movement unit (41) and the movement unit (41) is supported on at least one support element when inactive and, when a rotation is brought about by the drive unit (42) during operation, is lifted at least temporarily from the support element such that a three-dimensional wobbling and/or swirling movement is realised.
2. Stimulation device according to claim 1, characterised in that
   the contact apparatus (30) has at least one hollow chamber, an oscillating mass being provided in at least one hollow chamber.
3. Stimulation device according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the contact apparatus (30) has a contact face (31) for placing the contact apparatus (30) onto the contact surface of the movement unit (41) and a transfer face (32) for transferring and/or passing on the movements received via the contact face (31), the contact apparatus being designed as a passive contact apparatus that is mat-like and/or planar, the transfer face (32) having at least one stimulation element (1) which protrudes in part and is suitable for transferring the movements and therefore for neurophysiological stimulation.
4. Stimulation device according to claim 3, characterised in that
   the at least one stimulation element (1) is made of a substantially inflexible material.
5. Stimulation device according to either claim 3 or claim 4, characterised in that the at least one stimulation element (1) is designed as a stimulation element (1) that tapers away from the transfer face (32).
6. Stimulation device according to any of claims 3 to 5, characterised in that a plurality of stimulation elements (1) are arranged in at least one structural unit (10) in order to optimise transfer.
7. Stimulation device according to claim 6, characterised in that
   a plurality of structural units (10) are arranged in a transfer pattern (20).
8. Stimulation device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the drive unit (42) includes three-dimensional oscillation of a Schumann frequency.
9. Stimulation device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the drive unit (42) is designed as an eccentric drive unit (42).
10. Stimulation device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the movement unit is shifted into a circular movement during operation by means of the eccentric drive unit, and support elements are provided on the edge of the movement unit that alternate between contact and non-contact with the movement unit during operation such that the circular movement as a result has a further movement direction transverse to a circular path, and the three-dimensional oscillation is thus realised.

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