JP2005143829A - Low-frequency therapeutic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a low-frequency therapeutic apparatus suppressing excessive muscular fatigue by the therapy during the high-frequency therapy with less stimulation which a user cannot recognize clearly. <P>SOLUTION: This low-frequency therapeutic apparatus is provided with a suspension period, when a therapy signal generating section 6c generates a high band signal, or a therapy signal of frequency of 1,000 Hz or 1,200 Hz, outputting no waveform besides an interruption period, which is provided in a waveform period, or the period of the waveform, and outputs no waveform. Generally, such apparatus has only the intermittent period in the regular waveform period, and when a high band signal is generated in the state, because the high band signal has low stimulation, the user himself/herself develops the muscular fatigue without knowing it. However, this apparatus has the interruption period where no output is performed for every two or more waveform periods so as to suppress the muscular fatigue, and further provided with an interruption period for every multiple periods of the waveform period so that the suspension period is periodically inserted and the user can receive the periodical stimulation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a low-frequency treatment device that outputs a low-frequency high-band signal as a therapeutic signal.

  As a background art, there is a low-frequency treatment device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-14800. Hereinafter, the low-frequency treatment device will be described with reference to FIG. In this background art, a high-frequency pulse is a treatment pulse having a frequency of several hundred Hz to 1200 Hz in a low-frequency treatment device that performs low-frequency treatment by energizing the human body through an electrode attached to the human body. It is obtained from the source and is configured to provide a rest period of at least several tens of milliseconds for each predetermined period in a series of treatment pulses of several hundred Hz to 1200 Hz. FIG. 9A is a waveform diagram of a treatment pulse in which a tapping pulse is generated at t1 and a continuous pulse is generated from t2. FIG. 9B is a continuous waveform from t2 without a tapping pulse at t1. It is a wave form diagram of the treatment pulse which a pulse generates. In (a), two stimulations can be obtained at t1 and t2, and in (b), stimulation can be obtained only at t2.

According to this background art, by providing a pause of several tens of milliseconds for a series of pulses having a frequency of several hundred Hz to 1200 Hz, it is possible to obtain a feeling of stimulation as well as a pain relief effect with a kind of frequency pulse. it can. This is based on the principle that the user feels a sense of stimulation at the rise of the continuous pulse.
JP 2000-14800

  The background art is configured as described above, and high-frequency treatment is excellent in immediate effect such as pain relief, while the muscle contraction to electrical stimulation does not follow and has a feature that there is less irritation. Can achieve the purpose of giving the user a sense of irritation and recognizing that it is being treated, but can still determine whether the user is muscular fatigue due to high frequency treatment. However, there is a problem that muscle fatigue is excessive and lacks safety. Similar to low-temperature burns that cause burns from the skin surface to the skin wrinkles without knowing by touching and pressing for a long time with electric heaters, disposable warmers, etc. In addition, muscle fatigue that the person does not recognize is not safe. The pause period is as short as several tens of milliseconds and has the effect of giving a sense of irritation due to the rise of the pulse, but is too short as a time for suppressing muscle fatigue.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is intended to provide a low-frequency treatment device that suppresses excessive muscle fatigue due to treatment at the time of treatment at a high frequency with little irritation that the person cannot clearly recognize. Objective.

  A low-frequency treatment device according to the present invention is a low-frequency treatment device including a treatment element having a conductor part for applying electrical stimulation, and a treatment signal generation part for generating a treatment signal in the conductor part of the treatment element. When the therapeutic signal generation unit generates a therapeutic signal, an interruption period in which waveform output is not performed is provided in addition to an intermittent period in which waveform output is not performed, which is provided within a waveform period that is a waveform period. As described above, in the present invention, when the therapeutic signal generation unit generates the therapeutic signal, the interruption period in which the waveform output is not performed other than the intermittent period in which the waveform output that is provided in the waveform period that is the waveform period is not performed. Therefore, in addition to the stimulus that can be given to the user by providing the intermittent period, muscle fatigue can be suppressed by providing the interruption period. Here, the user may notice a little about muscle fatigue due to stimulation, but there are people who do not feel any stimulation at all, although there are some people who do not feel any stimulation at all, although the feeling of stimulation received varies from user to user. By continuing treatment without feeling muscle fatigue, excessive muscle fatigue may occur unknowingly, but it automatically suppresses muscle fatigue by providing an interruption period to suppress muscle fatigue be able to.

  Moreover, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention is such that the frequency of the treatment signal is 1000 to 1200 [Hz] as necessary. As described above, in the present invention, since the frequency of the therapeutic signal is 1000 to 1200 [Hz], if a high-band signal is generated only in an intermittent period within a normal waveform cycle and in such a state, the user himself / herself is used. Compared to the fact that muscle fatigue occurs while the high-band signal is low-stimulation and is not noticed, there is an interruption period in which output is not performed every two or more waveform periods to suppress muscle fatigue and By providing an interruption period for each multiple of the period, the interruption period is regularly inserted, and the user can receive regular stimulation. The therapeutic signal having a frequency of 1000 to 1200 [Hz] is used as a high-band signal. However, a therapeutic signal having a frequency up to approximately 1200 [Hz] is recognized by the regulation of the approval of the low-frequency therapeutic device. Here, the frequency of 1000 to 1200 [Hz] does not mean that the waveform period is divided by 1 [second], but means the frequency of the pulse or the like that constitutes the waveform.

  Moreover, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention is such that the intermittent period is 1 [second] or less and the interruption period is 2 [second] to 5 [second] as necessary. As described above, in the present invention, a clear time difference is defined between the intermittent period and the interruption period, and the intermittent period whose purpose is to improve the feeling of stimulation is preferably within 1 second, and muscle fatigue is reduced. It has been found that the interruption period, whose purpose is to prevent, requires more than 2 seconds. Also, if the interruption period is too long, it may be mistaken for a stop, so an interruption of about 5 seconds at the longest is desirable. In addition, since there is a possibility that the user mistakes the interruption period as a failure in this way, it is desirable to clearly indicate the interruption period on the display screen and to inform the user of that fact.

  Moreover, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention is configured not to accept an instruction to change at least the strength and / or the speed of the treatment signal during the interruption period as necessary. As described above, in the present invention, since an instruction to change at least the strength and / or speed of the therapeutic signal is not accepted during the interruption period, the user can be aware of the interruption period. Unreasonable operation can be suppressed, especially when strength and / or speed can be changed, treatment after an interruption period may be excessive, and treatment for treatment is too much. However, it does not result in treatment, and pain remains and forgets the significance of treatment, but such a situation can be avoided.

Here, an important point is that an instruction to change at least the strength and / or speed of the therapeutic signal is not accepted only during the interruption period of the above-described intermittent period and interruption period.
The intermittent period is a short time within 1 [second], and the user is not distrusted by the operation even if no therapeutic signal is given during that period. On the other hand, the interruption period is 2 [seconds] or more, and this time is a time enough for the user to feel “Okay?”, And switches such as strength switches and speed switches become psychologically unbelievable. It was found to be long enough to manipulate.

Therefore, for the safety only during this interruption period, at least switches related to strength and speed were made inoperable.
In other words, the intermittent time and the interruption time in the present invention not only basically play different roles, but also the safe and effective low-frequency treatment can be performed by clearly distinguishing the instruction reception status in each period. It became so.

  Further, in the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention, the treatment signal generation unit changes the interruption period according to treatment time as necessary. As described above, in the present invention, the treatment signal generation unit changes the interruption period according to the treatment time, so that the treatment of the high-band signal that is difficult for the user to notice muscle fatigue due to less irritation. A sudden change that causes muscle fatigue is suppressed, and a gentle change can be made to be gentle to the body.

  Further, in the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention, the treatment signal generator changes the interruption period according to the strength of treatment as necessary. As described above, in the present invention, the treatment signal generator changes the suspension period according to the strength of treatment. For example, it is applicable to increase the suspension period as the strength of treatment increases. In addition, it is possible to realize suppression of muscle fatigue due to treatment by a high-band signal with little sense of stimulation.

  In addition, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention is configured such that the therapeutic signal generation unit gradually increases the peak value of the high band signal to be generated with time when the generation of the high band signal is started, as necessary. is there. As described above, in the present invention, the therapeutic signal generation unit gradually increases the peak value of the high-band signal to be generated with time at the start of generation of the high-band signal. Immediately after the start, it does not give a normal stimulus but gradually gives a stimulus, so that appropriate treatment can be provided. In other words, there are individual differences in how users receive electrical stimulation, but it cannot be generally stated, but it is difficult to stop the treatment due to excessive stimulation and pain and gradually becoming used to pain It does not become a moderate stimulus and provides appropriate treatment.

  Further, in the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention, the treatment signal generation unit generates a high-band signal while changing the polarity of the treatment element as necessary. Thus, in the present invention, the treatment signal generator generates the high-band signal while changing the polarity of the treatment element, so that the high-band signal is generated and the polarity of the treatment element is also changed at any time, The polarity of the pad changes alternately, so that treatment of one polarity is not continuously received, but the effect of each polarity can be received at the pad attachment position and its surroundings, and muscle fatigue also depends on one polarity Muscle fatigue can also be avoided by the large dispersion of the two.

  Moreover, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention includes four or more conductor parts as needed, and the therapeutic signal generation part transmits a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between one conductor part to other conductor parts. It is generated between. As described above, in the present invention, the therapeutic signal generator generates a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between the one conductors between the other conductors. Therefore, between the one conductor and the other conductors. When the conductor part is used by the user so that the parts cross each other, high-band signals with different frequencies are generated between one conductor part and the other conductor part. Interference waves are generated in Fig. 2, and the muscle fatigue in the conductor portion and its surroundings can be suppressed, and further, the muscle fatigue can be further suppressed by making it intermittent.

  Moreover, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention includes two or more jacks for connecting the treatment elements as necessary, and when the treatment elements are connected to the two or more jacks, the treatment signal generation unit is one. A high-band signal having a frequency different from that between the conductor portions is generated between the other conductor portions. As described above, in the present invention, when a treatment element is connected to two or more jacks, the therapeutic signal generator generates a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between one conductor part between the other conductor parts. Therefore, the user receives treatment related to the high-band signal with one treatment element already connected to the jack, and in this state, the other treatment element is connected to the jack to generate a high-band signal of the same frequency. By generating high-band signals with different frequencies instead of simply performing treatment related to high-band signals with less stimulation at two locations, instead of performing treatment with interference waves, Muscle fatigue can be suppressed by changing treatment locations from 2 to 3 treatment locations.

  In addition, the low frequency treatment device according to the present invention has a display screen as necessary, and when a plurality of treatment elements are used, a waveform generated in the treatment element having the maximum treatment strength on the display screen. Is displayed directly or indirectly. Thus, in the present invention, when a plurality of treatment elements are used, the waveform generated by the treatment element having the maximum treatment intensity is displayed directly or indirectly on the display screen. In the case of treatment related to a small number of high-band signals, it is difficult to determine the strength of treatment by stimulation. In particular, the waveform can be displayed on the display screen for each treatment element, but the size of the display screen is limited, and each treatment element can be displayed by displaying each treatment element. Therefore, the waveform generated by the treatment element having the maximum treatment intensity can be displayed to avoid the risk of muscle fatigue.

(First embodiment of the present invention)
A low-frequency treatment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an operation panel of the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram of the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment. 4 is a waveform diagram of a high-band signal of the low-frequency treatment device according to this embodiment, FIG. 5 is a display screen displayed on the liquid crystal display according to this embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a view of the low-frequency treatment device according to this embodiment. It is a wave form diagram of a high-band signal.

  The low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment includes a lid portion 1 that can be opened and closed and provided with a liquid crystal display 11, an operation panel portion 2 provided with a plurality of switches, and a storage portion 3 having a certain storage capacity. A treatment element having a power cable 7 for supplying power from a power jack, a heat generation part 81a for generating heat and a conductor part 81b for applying electrical stimulation, and a heat generation part 81a and a conductor part 81b for the treatment element. And a control unit 6 having a treatment signal generation unit 61c for generating a treatment signal, and the treatment signal generation unit 61c generates a high-band signal that is a treatment signal having a frequency of 1000 [Hz] to 1200 [Hz]. When generating, an interruption period in which output is not performed every two or more waveform periods is provided in addition to an intermittent period in which output is not provided in a waveform period that is a waveform period. In addition, an AC adapter (not shown) that converts alternating current into direct current and an AC adapter storage portion (not shown) that can store the AC adapter are provided, and the power cable 7 is connected to the AC adapter.

The lid portion 1 is located at a central portion excluding both sides of the upper surface, is pivotally provided on one side of the main body, has a liquid crystal display 11 on the inner surface, and the liquid crystal display 11 appears in an opened state.
As shown in FIG. 1, the storage unit 3 can be pulled out from the left side surface, and a magnet 31 is disposed in the back direction. A magnet (not shown) having a polarity opposite to the magnet 31 inserts the storage unit 3 of the main body. The storage unit 3 cannot be pulled out unless it is pulled with a certain amount of force at the time of insertion, and the storage unit 3 is moved so that the low-frequency treatment device body is carried and the body is inclined. Is not pulled out naturally. Further, the storage unit 3 can store treatment elements such as the assembly pad 8. In addition, a replacement pad 84 for replacement can be stored, and an instruction manual or the like can be stored as long as it is within the storage size of the storage unit 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the operation panel 2 includes a “power on / off” button 2a, a “pause” button 2b, a “lock” button 2c, a “shoulder” button 2d, a “back” button 2e, and a “waist” "Button 2f," arm / leg "button 2g," joint "button 2h," my memory "button 2i," memory "button 2j," function "button 2k," polarity switch "button 21," continuous / intermittent "button 2 m, “15 minutes / 30 minutes” button 2 n, “start / stop” button 2 o, “speed” button 2 p, “strength” dial 2 q, “thermal treatment” button 2 r, “heater” button 2 s, and “ It consists of a “preheat” button 2t.

  The “power on / off” button 2a is a button for turning on / off the power. The “shoulder” button 2d, “back” button 2e, “waist” button 2f, “arm / leg” button 2g, and “joint” button 2h are buttons for automatic course selection (automatic course buttons). The “My memory” button 2i is a button for calling up treatment contents recorded in advance by the memory function. The “function” button 2k is a button used when selecting the treatment content based on the waveform. The “start / stop” button 2o is a button used as a trigger for starting treatment when performing low-frequency treatment. The “pause” button 2b is a button for temporarily stopping all outputs (low frequency / heat). The “lock” button 2c is a button for not accepting key input and dial input to prevent erroneous operation during treatment by pressing the button (however, “power on / off” button and “start” Only accept / stop button). The “15 minutes / 30 minutes” button n is a button for alternately switching the set value of the treatment time to 15 minutes or 30 minutes. The “strength” dial 2q is a dial for adjusting the strength of stimulation of the low frequency treatment. The “polarity switching” button 21 is a button for changing the sensation of the set pad from “standard (+)”, “reverse (−)”, “alternate” or “simultaneous”. The “continuous / intermittent” button 2m is a button for switching to “intermittent” or “continuous”. The “memory” button 2j is a button for storing and reproducing the contents of the custom course together with operation attributes such as usage time, polarity, and continuous intermittent setting. The “speed” button 2p is a button for increasing or decreasing the tempo of treatment. The “thermal therapy” button 2r is a button for performing thermal therapy with a heater with a built-in pad. The “heater” button 2s is a button for energizing the heater with a built-in pad very slightly during low-frequency treatment to enhance the heat-retaining effect of the pad. The “preheat” button 2t is a button for warming the adhesive pad of the assembly pad in advance in order to prevent a cool feeling when the assembly pad is applied to the body.

  The AC adapter includes an AC adapter jack for connecting an AC adapter plug, a converter for converting AC to DC, and a DC jack for outputting a direct current. There is also a DC cable that joins a DC jack and a supply port jack provided in the main body. Since it is on the back, the AC adapter plug, AC adapter jack, converter, DC jack and DC cable are not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 6 includes a circuit board 61 that outputs a low-frequency treatment device signal and the like, and a switch board 62 that detects on / off of the switch. The circuit board 61 is disposed under the switch base 62, and is configured by a two-stage base. The switch board 62 transmits to the circuit board 61 which button of each button of the switch unit 2 has been pressed. The circuit board 61 is supplied from a microcomputer 61a that performs various controls, a ROM 61b that records body display information and character display information read by the microcomputer 61a, a treatment signal generation unit 61c that generates a treatment signal, and an AC adapter. It consists of an electric circuit that distributes electricity to each part. The ROM 61b also records massage information read by the therapeutic signal generator 61c, and the therapeutic signal generator 61c generates a therapeutic signal based on the massage information. In some cases, the circuit board 61 and the switch board 62 are integrated, and the circuit board 61 includes the switch board 62. Although the control unit 6 is configured with a double-layered base as described above, the control unit 6 is not limited to this and may be configured with a single base.

  The microcomputer 61a is connected to the ROM 61b, the liquid crystal display 11, the treatment signal generation unit 61c, the operation panel unit 2, and the LED lamp via a cable or a bus (not shown), and transmits and receives signals. The microcomputer 61a reads display information and massage information stored in the ROM 61b, and these display information and massage information are transmitted and received on the bus. In addition, information specified by the microcomputer 61a to the ROM 61b can be read. Thus, a control signal for the ROM 61b is transmitted from the microcomputer 61a to the ROM 61b. The massage information read from the ROM 61b by the microcomputer 61a is transmitted to the therapeutic signal generator 61c. The microcomputer 61a transmits display information read from the ROM 61b to the liquid crystal display 11. Here, in addition to transmitting the display information read from the ROM 61b to the liquid crystal display 11 as it is, the microcomputer 61a can perform information processing on the display information and transmit the display information to the liquid crystal display 11. For example, Then, by performing information processing on the body display information in which only a part of the body is displayed, only the part of the body can be transmitted to the liquid crystal display 11 as display information whose color has been changed. The microcomputer 61a receives information indicating which switch is pressed from the switch unit 2, and transmits a control signal for turning on or off a specific LED lamp to the LED lamp.

  The therapeutic signal generator 61c receives massage information corresponding to the massage course recorded in the ROM 61b via the microcomputer 61a, and generates a therapeutic signal based on the massage information. The generated therapeutic signal is output to the set pad 8 which is a connected therapeutic element. Here, two set pads 8 are prepared. There are a total of two LED lamps 10 that are lit when the set pad 8 is connected to the present low frequency treatment device and turned off when the set pad 8 is not connected. . The connection LED lamp 10 corresponds to the set pad 8A and the set pad 8B, respectively. The connection LED lamp 10A corresponds to the group pad 8A, and the connection LED lamp 10B corresponds to the group pad 8B.

  Also, when the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c generates a high-band signal that is a therapeutic signal having a frequency of 1000 [Hz] to 1200 [Hz] (the treatment for generating such a high-band signal is Kiasma). ), When the user presses the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m and designates intermittent (when the initial setting is intermittent, it is not necessary to press the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m), the cycle of the waveform In addition to the intermittent period in which the output is not provided within the waveform period (corresponding to the period c in FIG. 4A) (the period b is corresponding in FIG. 4A), every two or more waveform periods However, it is desirable that the interruption period is sufficiently longer than the intermittent period. This is because the interruption period is a period provided for suppressing muscle fatigue. For example, the waveform output period (period a corresponds to FIG. 4A) can be set to 5.5 [seconds], the intermittent period can be set to 0.5 [seconds], and the interruption period can be set to 4 [seconds]. In FIG. 4A, an interruption period is inserted after the intermittent period, and the waveform output period in which the waveform is output is not eroded and the waveform output period is always secured, but not after the intermittent period. However, an interruption period can be inserted during the intermittent period, an interruption period can be inserted immediately after the waveform output period, and an interruption period can be inserted during the waveform output period. The period will be divided. However, since an interruption period is provided for every two or more waveform periods, the insertion position of the interruption period does not shift, and even if the user feels stimulation, a random stimulation feeling may not be received. Without a regular stimulus. When no interruption period is provided for every two or more waveform periods (for example, when an interruption period is provided for each predetermined period that is not a multiple of the waveform period), it is not constant at which point the interruption period is inserted. In addition, the user receives a random stimulation feeling as compared with the case where an interruption period is provided for every two or more waveform periods. This random stimulation feeling is effective in the sense of preventing habituation. In FIG. 4B, the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m is pressed by a user who does not provide an interruption period (if the initial setting is continuous, there is no need to press the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m). It is a wave form diagram in the case of continuation specified. In the present embodiment, the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m is used to switch between the intermittent operation with the interruption period and the continuous operation without the interruption period, but Kiasma constitutes a low-frequency treatment device that only operates intermittently. You can also. In treatments other than Kiasma, there are “tap”, “mom”, “male”, “vibe”, “sazanami” and “swell” that can be specified with the “function” button 2k. In these treatments, Intermittent and continuous can be switched with the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m.

  The power cable 7 has a power plug 71 to be plugged into a power outlet (not shown) at one end, and has an AC adapter plug 73 to be plugged into an AC adapter jack at the other end, and a cable between the power plug 71 and the AC adapter plug 73. 72 is located.

  The set pad 8 includes two pads 81, a treatment signal cord 82 for transmitting a treatment signal output from the treatment signal generator 61c to the pad 81, and a pad connected to the jack 9 of the low frequency treatment device body. Plug 83 is formed. The set pad 8 has a cord reel 85 that can be stored compactly. This cord reel 85 is provided with a sticking portion 85a to which the pad 81 can be stuck on both sides, and a reel portion 85b is formed between the two sticking portions 85a, which is a groove into which a therapeutic signal cord is wound. More specifically, the width of the reel portion is slightly narrower than the diameter of the hand-held portion of the pad plug 83, and the two pads 81 of the assembled pad 8 are attached to the attachment portion of the cord reel for treatment. After the signal cord 82 is wound around the reel portion, the hand-held portion of the pad plug 83 can be fitted into the reel portion to maintain the wound state. Thus, the wound state can be maintained, and the treatment signal cord 82 is not easily separated and can be easily stored in the storage unit 3. The therapeutic signal generation unit 61c is configured to be divided into a heat generation signal generation unit 611 and a conductor signal generation unit 612. The massage signal is received by the therapeutic signal generator 61c from the ROM 61b via the microcomputer 61a. The massage information is also divided into massage information related to the heat generating part 81a and massage information related to the guiding part 81b. Information is output to the heat generation signal generator 611, and massage information regarding the conductor portion 81 b is output to the conductor signal generator 612. Based on the massage information related to the heat generating part 81a, the therapeutic signal related to the heat generating part 81a is generated based on the massage information related to the heat generating part 81a input to the heat generating signal generating part 611, and based on the massage information related to the conductive part 81b input to the conductive signal generating part 612. Thus, a treatment signal related to the guiding portion 81b is generated.

  This set pad 8 is a treatment element having a heat generating part 81a that generates heat and a conductor part 81b that gives electrical stimulation. Specifically, the pad 81 has a heat generating part 81a and a conductor part 81b, and is used for treatment. The signal code 82 is also divided into two systems. One system is for sending a therapeutic signal related to the heat generating part 81a to the heat generating part 81a, and the other one system is for sending a therapeutic signal related to the conductive part 81b to the conductive part 81b. It is.

  Two types of therapeutic signals relating to the heat generating part 81a are prepared, the therapeutic signal relating to the heat generating part 81a having a high operating temperature is used as a thermal signal, and the therapeutic signal relating to the heat generating part 81a having a low operating temperature is used as a heater signal. When the user presses the “thermal therapy” button 2r of the switch unit 2, the switch unit 2 outputs to the microcomputer 61a that the “thermal therapy” button 2r has been pressed, and the microcomputer 61a sends massage information about the heating unit 81a from the ROM 61b. Is output to the heat generation part signal generation unit 611, and the heat generation part signal generation unit 611 outputs a thermal signal to the heat generation part 81a based on the massage information regarding the heat generation part 81a. On the other hand, when the user presses the “heater” button 2s of the operation panel 2, the operation panel 2 outputs to the microcomputer 61a that the “heater” button 2s has been pressed, and the microcomputer 61a relates to the heat generating part 81a from the ROM 61b. The massage information is read and output to the heat generation part signal generation unit 611, and the heat generation part signal generation unit 611 outputs a heater signal to the heat generation part 81a based on the massage information regarding the heat generation part 81a.

  In addition, while the “thermal therapy” button 2r is pressed to perform the thermal therapy, the thermal therapy LED lamp 2R formed adjacent to the “thermal therapy” button is turned on, and the thermal therapy is stopped. In this case, the thermal treatment LED lamp 2R is turned off. Similarly, while the “heater” button 2s is pressed and warmed, the heater LED lamp 2S formed adjacent to the “heater” button 2s is turned on, and when the heater is stopped or the assembly pad 8 When the heater is finished, the heater LED lamp 2S is turned off. Similarly, when the “preheating” button 2t is pressed and warmed, the preheating LED lamp 2T formed adjacent to the “preheating” button 2t is turned on to stop preheating or preheating. When is finished, the preheating LED lamp 2T is turned off.

  The massage information stored in the ROM 61b includes “tap”, “mom”, “male”, “vibe”, “sazanami”, “swell” and “kiazuma” that give the user different treatments depending on the type of waveform. Automatic courses such as “shoulder course”, “back course”, “waist course”, “arm / leg course” and “joint course” that combine the basic waveform information such as Information and my course information registered by the “memory” button 2j by combining the basic waveform information by the user himself / herself. Further, thermal information relating to “warmth”, “heater”, “preheating”, and the like is also stored in the ROM 61b. Here, although the automatic course is a combination of basic waveform information, it may be combined with not only basic waveform information but also thermal information.

  Next, the operation of using the low frequency treatment device according to this embodiment will be described. The user inserts the power plug 71 of the AC adapter 7 of the present low frequency treatment device into an outlet. The user inserts the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 into the jack 9A of the low frequency treatment device. Here, the jack 9 includes a jack 9A and a jack 9B. By inserting the pad plug 83 of the assembled pad 8 into the jack 9A, the assembled pad 8 becomes the assembled pad 8A, and the pad plug 83 of the assembled pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9B. Is inserted into the set pad 8B. The user presses the “ON / OFF” button 1a to turn on the power of the low frequency treatment device. When the power is turned on, the microcomputer 61a automatically reads the display information of the initial screen from the ROM 61b and outputs it to the liquid crystal display 11. The liquid crystal display 11 displays the initial screen. Since the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9A when the power is turned on, the connection LED lamp 10A is turned on, and the set pad 8 into which the pad plug 83 is inserted becomes the set pad 8A. The presence of the connection LED lamp 10A allows the user to confirm that the assembly pad 8A is properly connected by looking at the screen. Therefore, when the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 is not inserted into the jack 9A, or when it is not inserted properly, the connection LED lamp 10A is not lit, and the user can connect the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 to the user. You will notice that it is not plugged into jack 9A or is not plugged in properly. After the initial screen is displayed, the microcomputer 61a then selects “automatic course or manual” from the ROM 61b by pressing the automatic course button or “function” button. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 11.

  When the user presses the automatic course button, first, the microcomputer 61a reads the body display information corresponding to the automatic course button from the ROM 61b and displays it on the liquid crystal display 11. In addition to the figure of the body, the body display information includes information on where to put the set pad 8 and the body displayed on the liquid crystal display 11 displays the position where the set pad 8 should be attached. It is displayed superimposed on the body (this display is the sticking position display). At least one sticking position display is prepared for each automatic course, and preferably a plurality of sticking position displays are prepared. These sticking position indications allow the user to stick the set pad 8 at an appropriate position. By providing a plurality of sticking position indications, the user's choice is increased, and the user can It is possible to appropriately treat the affected area as a target. The user selects the sticking position display, whereby the microcomputer 61a reads out the character display information from the ROM 61b, such as “Paste the assembly pad to the displayed sticking position and press the start button”. The selected sticking position display is displayed on the liquid crystal display 11. The user looks at the display of the body and characters on the liquid crystal display 11, attaches it to the position of the user's body similar to the attachment position displayed on the liquid crystal display 11, and presses the “start / stop” button 2 o To do. When the “start / stop” button 2o is pressed, the microcomputer 61a confirms that the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9, and further detects the human body so that the set pad 8 is attached to the user. (It can be realized by transmitting and receiving a detection signal between the pads 81), the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9, and the pad 81 of the set pad 8 is provided to the user. Only when it is attached, the microcomputer 61a reads out massage information corresponding to the automatic course button pressed by the user from the ROM 61b, and outputs it to the therapeutic signal generator 61c. The therapeutic signal generator 61c outputs a therapeutic signal to the set pad 8 based on the massage information that is input. When the set pad 8 is not inserted into the jack 9 or when the set pad 8 is not attached to the human body, the microcomputer 61a reads the character display information from the ROM 61b and displays it on the liquid crystal display 11. To the user. Here, in the human body detection, if one pad 81 of the set pad 8 and the other pad 81 are conductive, it is determined that they are attached to the human body, and if they are not conductive, the human body is detected. It is determined that the state is not attached.

  Next, the case where the user directly selects the waveform type using the “function” button 2k instead of the automatic course will be described. When the “function” button 2k is pressed, “tap”, “mom”, “male”, “vibration”, “sazanami”, “swell” and “kiazuma” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 11 in a selectable manner. The user further presses the “function” button 2k to select “Kiasma”, and then presses the “start / stop” button 2o. When the “start / stop” button 2o is pressed, the microcomputer 61a confirms that the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9, and further detects the human body so that the set pad 8 is attached to the user. The microcomputer 61a selects the user only when the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9 and the pad 81 of the set pad 8 is attached to the user. The massage information corresponding to the waveform of “Kiasma” is read from the ROM 61b and output to the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c. The therapeutic signal generator 61c outputs a therapeutic signal to the set pad 8 based on the massage information that is input (here, the initial state is continuous / intermittent). In addition, when the set pad 8 is not inserted in the jack 9, or when the set pad 8 is not attached to the human body, it is the same as in the case of the automatic course. During the treatment, the microcomputer 61a reads the display information from the ROM 61b to display as shown in FIG. “Manual selection” in the upper left of FIG. 5A indicates that the treatment is being performed with the waveform type selected instead of the automatic course, and “14 minutes” in the upper right of the same figure indicates the remaining treatment time. “Kiasma” in the lower left of the figure indicates the type of waveform, “Strength A5” indicates that a Kiasma waveform of strength 5 is output to the set pad 8A, and “Speed 2” "" Indicates that the frequency of the waveform is increased or decreased, or the speed of the waveform cycle is 2 or shorter. Since it is operating continuously, the user presses the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m in consideration of muscle fatigue, and the microcomputer 61a receives the input of the “continuous / intermittent” button 2m. The basic waveform information of the chiasma read from the ROM 61b is not continuously output as massage information to the conductor part signal generator 612, but is output to the conductor part signal generator 612 with an interruption period. Here, the basic waveform information of Kiasma is a waveform of one waveform period of Kiasma including intermittent time, and in the case of continuous, the microcomputer 61a continuously repeats the basic waveform information as massage information, and the conductor part signal generation unit 612. Output to. However, although the interruption period is provided here by the microcomputer 61a, the conductor part signal generation unit 612 may insert the interruption period for the input massage information. The treatment with the interruption period inserted is performed by the microcomputer 61a or the conductor part signal generation unit 612. As a result, the treatment signal is generated so that the treatment signal generation part 61c becomes such treatment. Has been generated.

  Thus, according to the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, when the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c generates a high-band signal that is a therapeutic signal having a frequency of 1000 [Hz] to 1200 [Hz], Since there is an interruption period in which output is not performed every two or more waveform periods in addition to the intermittent period in which the output is not provided in the waveform period that is the waveform period, only the intermittent period in the normal waveform period is provided. When a high-band signal is generated in a state, the user himself / herself has a period of interruption in which no output is performed every two or more waveform cycles, compared to causing muscle fatigue while the high-band signal is low-stimulation and unaware. In addition to suppressing muscle fatigue, by providing an interruption period every multiple of the waveform period, the interruption period is regularly inserted, and the user can receive regular stimulation. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select between discontinuation with a discontinuation period and continuous with no discontinuation period, and when receiving treatment related to a high-band signal continuously without discontinuation period, it is a while after treatment. If you feel a problem such as pain, you can handle it by using it intermittently with an interruption period instead of stopping the use of the low-frequency treatment device.

  In the low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the continuous state without the interruption period is the initial state, but the initial state can also be intermittent. First, the treatment related to the high-band signal is intermittently received, and the treatment effect Can be used as it is, and can be used continuously when the treatment effect is insufficient, and a sufficient treatment effect can be provided while considering safety. Here, the initial state can be changed from intermittent to continuous or from continuous to intermittent by setting or the like.

  Further, in the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c can gradually increase the peak value of the high band signal to be generated with time at the start of generation of the high band signal, For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), by gradually increasing the crest value according to the line segment A, the stimulus is gradually applied instead of giving a normal stimulus immediately after the start before the user becomes a stimulus. Giving them can be a stimulus and provide appropriate treatment. In other words, how the user receives electrical stimulation varies from person to person and cannot be generally stated, but it is difficult to stop the treatment due to excessive stimulation and pain. It does not become a moderate stimulus and provides appropriate treatment.

  In the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, a specific example in which the waveform output period is 5.5 [seconds], the intermittent period is 0.5 [second], and the interruption period is 4 [seconds] is shown. The intermittent period is 1 [seconds] or less, and the interruption period is preferably 2 [seconds] to 5 [seconds]. With this time setting, the purpose of improving the feeling of stimulation by the intermittent period can be achieved, The purpose of preventing muscle fatigue can be achieved by the interruption period. Also, if the interruption period is too long, it may be mistaken for a stop, so an interruption of about 5 seconds at the longest is desirable. If another reason is added, according to the already commercialized low frequency treatment device, the intermittent period of the waveform that requires an intermittent period such as “tap” and “vibe” is within 1 [second]. It can be seen that there are many things and it is appropriate to set the upper limit of the intermittent time to 1 [second]. In addition, in order for the user to clearly recognize the intermittent period and the interruption period, a time of 1 [second] or more, which is a basic unit of time, is required (a human needs a time of 1 [second] or less). The lower limit of the interruption period was set to 2 [seconds]. The upper limit of the interruption period was set to 5 [seconds], and when the intermittent period was set to 1 [seconds] and the upper limit of the interruption period was set to 5 [seconds], the total became 6 [seconds], and the low-frequency treatment that was already commercialized This is because it is estimated that it is a time that does not give the user a sense of incongruity because it matches the maximum waveform cycle of “Mom” and “Osu” with a long waveform cycle among the waveforms of the vessel.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
A low frequency treatment device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The low frequency treatment device according to this embodiment is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and in addition, the treatment signal generation unit 61 generates a high band signal while changing the polarity of the treatment element. is there.
In the case of a low-frequency treatment device, a pair of pads 81 is usually configured as a pair in order to give electrical stimulation, and a conductor signal generation unit 612 of the treatment signal generation unit 61 generates a treatment signal. However, one pad 81 has a negative (-) polarity, the other pad 81 has a positive (+) polarity, and a voltage is generated between the pads 81, so that a small amount of current flows, so that treatment is performed. The alternation of the polarity of the treatment element is to exchange the polarity of one pad 81 with the polarity of the other pad 81. If the treatment effect on the user is the same between the-polarity and the + polarity, there is no particular significance in changing the polarity of the treatment element. However, in the + polarity, the nerve is excited and paralyzed. It has the effect of activating the function of nerves and muscles, and the-polarity has an analgesic / sedative effect that suppresses the function of nerves, and it is meaningful to change the polarity of the treatment element.

  It is easy to change the polarity of the treatment element by forming and switching a circuit configuration that reverses the application state because the conductor signal generation unit 612 of the treatment signal generation unit 61c is configured by a normal circuit. Can be realized.

  A high-band signal is generated while changing the polarity of the treatment element (this treatment is referred to as “polarity change”, but “polarity change” is not limited to the treatment related to the high-band signal, but treatment of other waveform types. However, the high-band signal is generated and the polarity of the treatment element is changed at any time. This is, for example, changing the polarity of the treatment element for each pulse, and also including changing the treatment element for each of a plurality of pulses, and changing the polarity of the treatment element for every one or a plurality of waveform periods. To include. As a point of time when the polarity is changed, it is preferable to change the polarity when the waveform is output during an intermittent period or an interruption period in which the waveform is not output, which is undesirable from the stability and safety of the circuit. Further, it may be at the time of zero crossing when the waveform is not output, and further, the polarity may be changed so that the waveform is not output in order to change the polarity.

  Next, the operation of using the low frequency treatment device according to this embodiment will be described. Assume that in an initial state, one pad has a positive polarity and the other pad has a negative polarity. The user can select one of the pads from the positive polarity by pressing the “polarity switch” button 2l while receiving the treatment of the automatic course or selecting the waveform type and receiving the treatment. The other pad changes from a negative polarity to a positive polarity. Here, the polarity of the treatment element is not necessarily switched, and may be before treatment or after treatment. The significance of changing the polarity before the treatment is that the pad can be used as it is, instead of being attached again when it is attached in reverse. The significance of changing the polarity after the treatment has the significance of switching for the next treatment since sufficient treatment has been received at the current pad position.

  A case where the waveform type is directly selected by the “function” button 2k after the completion of the automatic course treatment will be described. When the “function” button 2k is pressed, “tap”, “mom”, “male”, “vibration”, “sazanami”, “swell” and “kiazuma” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 11 in a selectable manner. The user further presses the “function” button 2k to select “Kiasma”, and then presses the “start / stop” button 2o. When the “start / stop” button 2o is pressed, the microcomputer 61a confirms that the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9, and further detects the human body so that the set pad 8 is attached to the user. The microcomputer 61a selects the user only when the pad plug 83 of the set pad 8 is inserted into the jack 9 and the pad 81 of the set pad 8 is attached to the user. The massage information corresponding to the waveform of “Kiasma” is read from the ROM 61b and output to the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c. In the middle of receiving this treatment, the “polarity switching” button 21 is pressed to “alternate” to generate a high-band signal and to receive treatment that alternates the polarity of the treatment element as needed. Here, there are four polarity states of the pad 81 (“standard”, “inverted”, “alternate”, “simultaneous”), and each can be designated by the “polarity switching” button 2l. “Standard” is a state in which one pad 81 of the set pad 8 has a positive polarity and the other pad 81 has a negative polarity. “Inverted” is a state opposite to “standard”, and is a state in which one pad 81 of the set pad 8 has a negative polarity and the other pad 81 has a positive polarity. “Alternate” is a state in which the polarity of the pad 81 changes for each pulse output. “Simultaneous” means that the polarity of the pad 81 is switched in a very short time, and each pad 81 becomes a positive polarity and a positive polarity by one output. FIG. 6B is an example of “simultaneous”, and FIG. 6A is an example of “standard” corresponding thereto.

  As described above, according to the low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the therapeutic signal generation unit 61 generates the high-band signal while changing the polarity of the treatment element, so that the high-band signal is generated and the treatment element is generated. The polarity of the pad 81 is also changed at any time, the polarity of the pad 81 is alternately changed, and the treatment of one polarity is not continuously received, but the effect of each polarity is received at the attachment position of the pad 81 and its surroundings. In addition, muscle fatigue can be avoided by largely dispersing the fatigue due to one polarity into two.

(Third embodiment of the present invention)
A low-frequency treatment device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an attached state diagram of the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment.
The low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and in addition, the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c transmits a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between one conductor unit to another guide. It is the structure generated between the child parts 81b. In this embodiment, the treatment element prepares two set pads 8 each including a pair of pads 81, and each pad 81 has a conductor portion 81b, so that a total of four conductor portions 81b are provided. Will have.

  The therapeutic signal generation unit 61c generates a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between the one conductor part 81b between the other conductor parts 81b (the treatment for generating such a high-band signal is Kias Macross). ) Generates a high-band signal having a first frequency between one conductor portion 81b, and generates a high-band signal having a second frequency between the other conductor portions 81b. For example, the first frequency is set to 1200 [Hz] and the second frequency is set to 1000 [Hz] to 1999 [Hz]. Kias Macross is primarily for the purpose of generating interference waves by crossing treatment currents with high-bandwidth signals.

  The group pad 8 has already been described as being composed of a pair of pads 81 and two group pads 8. FIG. 7 is a diagram in which these four pads 81 are attached to the user. Although the treatment signal code 82 is omitted from the four pads 81 shown in FIG. 7, this is for convenience of explanation. When the pad A of 81 and the pad 81 of B become the assembly pad 8 and the pad 81 of C and the pad 81 of D become the assembly pad 8, when a therapeutic signal is generated as usual, the pad 81 of A A treatment current is generated between the B pad 81 and between the C pad 81 and the D pad 81, so that the periphery of the shoulder and the periphery of the scapula are treated. After this treatment, the B pad 81 is attached to the D pad attachment position, the D pad is attached to the attachment position where the B pad was attached, and the “function” button 2k is pressed. By selecting “Kias Macross” and pressing the “Start / Stop” button 2o, treatment is performed between the A pad 81 and the B pad 81, and between the C pad 81 and the D pad 81. An electric current is generated (frequency is different), and an interference wave is generated in the vicinity of an intersection of square diagonal lines with each pad 81 as a vertex. In this case, it is not necessary to switch on the circuit in the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c, and the interference wave due to “Kiaz Macross” can be realized by the user's replacement of the pad 81. As another method, there is a method of realizing an interference wave by “Kiaz Macross” without changing the pad 81, and the treatment signal generation unit 61c generates a treatment signal as usual as described above. A therapeutic current is generated between the pad 81 of A and the pad 81 of B, and between the pad 81 of C and the pad 81 of D, and the periphery of the shoulder and the periphery of the scapula are respectively treated. After this treatment, without changing the pad 81, the “function” button 2k is pressed to select “Kiaz Macross” and the “start / stop” button 2o is pressed, so that the A pad 81 and the D pad 81 And between the pad 81 of B and the pad 81 of C (frequency is different), an interference wave is generated in the vicinity of the intersection of the square diagonal lines with each pad 81 as a vertex. In this case, in a normal low frequency treatment device, a treatment current is generated between the pads 81 (precisely, the conductor portions) in the set pad 8, so that the treatment signal generation unit 61c has a circuit on the circuit. Switching or a special mechanism for the jack 9 is required. That is, a circuit in which the A pad 81 and the B pad 81 are closed, and a circuit in which the A pad 81 and the D pad 81 are closed from the circuit in which the C pad 81 and the D pad 81 are closed, In addition, it is necessary to shift to a circuit in which the B pad 81 and the C pad 81 are closed. If the frequency of the waveform is the same, the treatment current is generated according to the potential of each pad regardless of the form of the closed circuit, but only a part of the treatment current is generated at different frequencies like Kias Macross. Yes (partly because there is a case where pulse output coincides). In the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c, switching on the circuit can be configured by using a switching element or the like. The special mechanism of the jack 9 realizes that the terminal of the jack 9 is switched in accordance with the shift to treatment by Kias Macross, and the circuit configuration is switched in the therapeutic signal generator 61c in the same manner as switching on the circuit. Is the method.

  As described above, according to the low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, four or more conductor parts 81b are provided, and the therapeutic signal generation part 61c receives a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between the one conductor part 81b. Since it produces | generates between the conductor parts 81b, when the conductor part 81b is used for the user so that between one conductor part 81b and between other conductor parts 81b cross | intersect, one conductor part High-band signals with different frequencies are generated between 81b and the other conductor part 81b, and interference waves are generated at the intersection and its surroundings, and muscle fatigue in the conductor part 81b and its surroundings can be suppressed. Furthermore, muscle fatigue can be further suppressed by intermittently.

  In the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the pair of pads 81 is used as the set pad 8 and two set pads are prepared to form the four conductor portions 81b. It can also be 81. Further, the four pads 81 can be realized as one set of the pads 8.

(Fourth embodiment of the present invention)
A low frequency treatment device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic waveform diagram of a high-band signal of the low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment.
The low-frequency treatment device according to this embodiment is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and in addition, the treatment signal generation unit 61c changes the interruption period according to treatment time.

  The treatment time is the time from the start of treatment. Depending on the treatment time, if the treatment time has not passed much, the interruption period is lengthened, and the treatment time elapses and the interruption period is shortened. The end increasing type in which the interruption period is gradually lengthened as the time closes.

  More specifically, in the progressive decrease type, the interruption period is set to 5 [seconds] and the interruption period is reduced by 1 [second] every time 60 [seconds] (1 [minute]) elapses (the minimum period of the interruption period). Is 2 [seconds]). On the other hand, in the case of the end increasing type, when the interruption period is 2 [seconds], the interruption period is increased by 1 [second] from 3 minutes before the end, and thereafter 60 [seconds] (1 [Min.]) It is applicable to increase the interruption period by 1 [second] each time. It is meaningful to change the interruption period according to the treatment time, not limited to these progressive decrease type and end increase type, especially in the progressive decrease type, there is a gradual stimulus as the user's body gets used to the treatment of high-bandwidth signals It has the effect of extending the period so that it does not place a burden on the body, and in the case of increased termination type, the user's body is used from the state in which he / she is used to the treatment of high-bandwidth signals. Has the effect of being able to move without overdoing the body. Thus, by changing the interruption period according to the treatment time, it becomes a gradual change without incurring an abrupt change, and the treatment considering the body as a whole can be performed. FIG. 8A shows a schematic waveform diagram of progressive decrease type, and FIG. 8B shows a schematic waveform diagram of end increase type.

  Changing the time of the interruption period can be realized in the same manner as the method of inserting the interruption period in the first embodiment by the microcomputer 61a or the treatment signal generation means 61c. Since it is not described above, the control of the microcomputer 61a can be changed by changing the program normally called in the microcomputer 61a or changing the variable, so that the control of the treatment signal generator 61a can be controlled. The change can be realized by switching the circuit. Therefore, in general, it can be easily realized by changing the control of the microcomputer 61a rather than changing the control of the treatment signal generating means 61a.

  As described above, according to the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the treatment signal generation unit 61c changes the interruption period according to the treatment time. The treatment of the high-band signal that is difficult to notice suppresses a sudden change that causes muscle fatigue and becomes a gentle change, so that the treatment gentle to the body can be performed.

  In the low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the treatment signal generator 61c changes the interruption period according to the treatment time, but changes the interruption period according to the strength of treatment. For example, it is applicable to extend the interruption period as the intensity of treatment increases, and it is possible to realize suppression of muscle fatigue due to treatment with a high-band signal that does not have much irritation.

(Fifth embodiment of the present invention)
A low frequency treatment device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The low-frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and in addition, does not accept an instruction to change at least the strength and speed of the treatment signal during the interruption period. It is a configuration.

  There are a “strength” dial 2q and a “speed” button 2p as switches for accepting an instruction to change the intensity and speed of the treatment signal, but these “strength” dials are not accepted. Even if the user operates 2q and the “speed” button 2p, the microcomputer 61a realizes that the input signal based on the operation of the “strength” dial 2q and the “speed” button 2p is invalidated during the interruption period. can do.

  As described above, according to the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the instruction to change at least the strength and the speed of the therapeutic signal is not accepted during the interruption period, so that it is an interruption period. It is possible to prevent the user from performing unreasonable operations without noticing, especially when the strength and speed can be changed, the treatment after the interruption period may be excessive, and for the treatment This treatment is overdue and the treatment is not completed, and the pain remains and forgets the significance of the treatment, but such a situation can be avoided. Here, the important point is that the instruction to change at least the intensity and / or the speed of the treatment signal is not accepted only during the interruption period of the above-mentioned intermittent period and interruption period. An instruction to change the strength and / or speed may be accepted. The intermittent period is preferably a short time within 1 [second], and the user is not distrusted by the operation even if no therapeutic signal is given during that period. On the other hand, the interruption period is preferably 2 [seconds] or more, and this time is a time enough for the user to feel “Okay?”, Distrusting the operation and psychologically “strength” dial 2q and “speed”. It turns out that it is long enough to operate switches such as the “sa” button 2p. Therefore, for the safety only during this interruption period, at least switches related to strength and speed were made inoperable. In other words, the intermittent time and the interruption time in the present invention not only basically play different roles, but also the safe and effective low-frequency treatment can be performed by clearly distinguishing the instruction reception status in each period. It became so.

  In the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, the “strength” dial 2q and the “speed” button 2p are endless buttons, and the position at the time when the suspension period has elapsed is the position of the dial before the suspension period transition. Even if the user rotates the “strength” dial 2q in the direction to increase and the “speed” button 2p in the direction to increase the speed during the interruption period, the position of the dial is interrupted after the interruption period has elapsed. Since the dial position is in the state before the lapse, the dial operation performed during the suspension period becomes invalid even after the suspension period has elapsed, and can be used safely and appropriately without receiving excessive treatment.

  Further, in the low frequency treatment device according to the present embodiment, an instruction to change the strength and speed of the treatment signal is not accepted, but an instruction other than the instruction to turn off the power and stop the treatment is given. It is possible not to accept during the interruption period, invalidate the operation of the buttons related to treatment, and ensure safe and appropriate use, and even during the interruption period, treatment after the interruption period and the interruption period has passed May be urgently stopped, and in such a case, safety can be ensured by receiving an instruction to reliably stop the operation.

(Other embodiments)
In the low frequency treatment device according to the third embodiment, two jacks 9 for connecting the treatment elements are provided, and one treatment element is connected to one jack 9, and a high band is provided for the one treatment element. When a signal is generated (or an instruction for generation) and another treatment element is connected to the vacant jack 9, the therapeutic signal generation unit 61c has a high frequency band different from that between the one conductor unit 81b. The signal may be generated between the other conductor parts 81b, and the user receives treatment related to the high-band signal with one treatment element already connected to the jack 9, and the other treatment is performed in this state. By connecting a child to the jack 9, a high-band signal of a different frequency is generated instead of a high-band signal of the same frequency, so that treatment related to a high-band signal with less stimulation is simply duplicated in two places. To the interference wave That treatment also be performed in conjunction, can be treatment location becomes three from treatment portions are two portions to suppress the muscle fatigue by distributing.

  In addition, in the low frequency treatment device according to each of the above embodiments, when a plurality of treatment elements are used with a display screen (liquid crystal display 11), the treatment element having the maximum treatment strength on the display screen is used. The generated waveform can also be displayed directly or indirectly, and in the case of treatment related to a high-bandwidth signal with little stimulation, it is difficult to determine the strength of treatment by stimulation, so the display screen By displaying the strength of the treatment, it is possible to give the user a visual effect that suppresses muscle fatigue, and in particular, it is possible to display a waveform on the display screen for each treatment element, but the size of the display screen There is also a limitation, and the waveform generated for the treatment element with the maximum treatment strength because the display for each treatment element may reduce the waveform for each treatment element and impair the visual effect. Displays the danger due to muscle fatigue It can be avoided. Displaying the waveform directly means displaying the waveform that is actually generated as it is, and displaying the waveform indirectly is not the same as the waveform that is actually generated. This means that it is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. In order to make it easy for the user to understand, a display that can be clearly distinguished from other treatment waveforms is preferable.

1 is an external perspective view of a low frequency treatment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an operation panel of the low frequency treatment device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a low frequency treatment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram of the high band signal of the low frequency treatment equipment concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a display screen displayed on the liquid crystal display which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a wave form diagram of the high band signal of the low frequency treatment equipment concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an adhesion state figure of a low frequency treatment device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a typical waveform diagram of the high band signal of the low frequency treatment device concerning the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram of the conventional low frequency treatment device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cover part 11 Liquid crystal display 2 Operation panel part 2a "Power on / off" button 2b "Pause" button 2c "Lock" button 2d "Shoulder" button 2e "Back" button 2f "Waist" button 2g "Arm / leg" Button 2h “Joint” button 2i “My memory” button 2j “Memory” button 2k “Function” button 2l “Polarity switch” button 2m “Continuous / intermittent” button 2n “15 min / 30 min” button 2o “Start / stop” Button 2p “Speed” button 2q “Strength” dial 2r “Heat treatment” button 2R Heat LED lamp 2s “Heater” button 2S Heater LED lamp 2t “Preheat” button 2T Preheat LED lamp 3 Storage unit 31 Magnet 6 Control unit 61 Circuit board 61a Microcomputer 61b ROM
61c Treatment signal generator 611 Heat generator signal generator 612 Conductor signal generator 62 Switch base 7 Power cable 71 Power plug 72 Cable 73 AC adapter plug 8 Pair pad 81 Pad 81a Heat generator 81b Conductor 82 Treatment Signal code 83 Pad plug 84 Replacement pad 85 Code reel 85a Adhering part 85b Reel part 9 Jack 10 Connection LED lamp

Claims (11)

In a low-frequency treatment device comprising a treatment element having a conductor part for applying electrical stimulation and a treatment signal generation part for generating a treatment signal in the conductor part of the treatment element,
When the therapeutic signal generation unit generates a therapeutic signal, an interruption period in which waveform output is not performed is provided in addition to an intermittent period in which waveform output is not provided in a waveform period that is a waveform period. Frequency therapy device. The low frequency treatment device according to claim 1,
The frequency of the therapeutic signal is 1000 to 1200 [Hz]. In the low frequency treatment device according to claim 1 or 2,
The low frequency treatment device, wherein the intermittent period is 1 [second] or less and the interruption period is 2 [second] to 5 [second]. The low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A low-frequency treatment device, wherein an instruction to change at least the strength and / or speed of a therapeutic signal is not accepted during the interruption period. In the low frequency treatment device according to claim 1 to 4,
The low-frequency treatment device, wherein the treatment signal generation unit changes the interruption period according to treatment time. In the low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The low-frequency treatment device, wherein the treatment signal generation unit changes the interruption period according to the strength of treatment. The low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The low-frequency treatment device, wherein the therapeutic signal generation unit gradually increases the peak value of the generated high-band signal with time at the start of generation of the high-band signal. The low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A low-frequency treatment device, wherein the treatment signal generation unit generates a high-band signal while changing the polarity of the treatment element. The low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
With 4 or more conductor parts,
A low-frequency treatment device characterized in that a therapeutic signal generation unit generates a high-band signal having a frequency different from that between one conductor part between other conductor parts. The low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
Provide two or more jacks to connect treatment elements,
When the treatment element is connected to two or more jacks, the treatment signal generation unit generates a high-band signal having a frequency different from that of one conductor part between the other conductor parts. Frequency therapy device. The low frequency treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
With a display screen,
When a plurality of treatment elements are used, a waveform generated by a treatment element having the maximum treatment intensity is directly or indirectly displayed on the display screen.