JP3159214U - Probe device - Google Patents

Abstract

A probe device for a transcutaneous nerve stimulator capable of easily adjusting current intensity is provided. A lead wire (21) and a first insertion member (22) electrically connected to one end of the lead wire (21) are provided, and the first insertion member (22) is inserted into a current generator for electrical connection. A connecting unit 2, a probe body, a contact member 32 provided on the probe body and in contact with a treatment target, a circuit board attached to the probe body, and a circuit board provided on the probe body. The control switch 34 and the current adjusting member 35 are connected to each other, the circuit board is electrically connected to the contact member 32 and the lead wire 21, and the control switch 34 is connected to the contact member 32 and the lead wire 21. And a probe unit 3 capable of switching the electrical connection between the two to an open / close state. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a probe device, and more particularly to a probe device for a percutaneous nerve stimulator that stimulates nerves electrically.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of a transcutaneous nerve stimulator for stimulating acupoints of a human body using a low-frequency current that has been used conventionally, and FIG. 2 shows a probe device used in the percutaneous nerve stimulator. The nerve stimulator includes an adjustable current generator 11 that generates low-frequency currents having different frequencies, two lead-out wires 12 that output current, and two lead-in wires 13 that input current. A first probe device 14 and a second probe device 15 are provided. (See Patent Document 1) The lead-out wire 12 and the lead-in wire 13 are electrically connected to the current generator 11, the first probe device 14, and the second probe device 15 to form an electric loop. The current generator 11 is provided with function switches 16, 16,... For switching a plurality of output modes, and the probe devices 14, 15 are provided with changeover switches 17, 17.

  When the switch of the current generator 11 is turned on, a current is generated, and the probe devices 14 and 15 that are switched on with both hands are gripped and the probe head is brought into contact with the body to be treated. The frequency of the current generator 11 can be adjusted by the knob 16, and low-frequency currents having different frequencies can be flowed into the body to stimulate the nerve through a predetermined point.

Taiwan Notice No.M312331

  This percutaneous nerve stimulator can stimulate the meridians of the human body via the probe devices 14 and 15. However, since the user must perform the operation by bringing the probe into contact with his / her body or treatment target while holding the probes of the probe devices 14 and 15 with both hands, In order to adjust the current intensity, it is necessary to use a hand or to adjust the knob 16 repeatedly with either hand, which is troublesome and troublesome. In addition, if the time for adjusting the current becomes long, there is a possibility that the treatment target may be uncomfortable, and there is still a point to be improved.

  An object of this invention is to provide the probe apparatus of a percutaneous nerve stimulator which can adjust electric current intensity easily.

  In order to solve the above-described object, the present invention provides a probe device used in a percutaneous nerve stimulator including an adjustable current generator that generates currents having different frequencies, and includes a lead wire and one end of the lead wire. A first connecting member that is electrically connected, a connecting unit that can be electrically connected by inserting the first inserting member into the current generator, a probe body, and the probe body A contact member that comes into contact with a treatment object, a circuit board attached to the probe body, a control switch provided on the probe body and electrically connected to the circuit board, and a current adjustment member. And the circuit board is electrically connected to the contact member and the lead wire, and the control switch is a probe capable of switching an electrical connection between the contact member and the lead wire to an open / close state. To provide a probe apparatus comprising knit, a.

  In the probe apparatus, the probe unit is further provided with a display provided on the probe body and electrically connected to the circuit board, and the display shows current data flowing through the contact member. Also good.

  In the probe apparatus, the probe unit may be further provided with a frequency controller, a time controller, and a temperature measuring instrument that are provided in the probe body and are electrically connected to the circuit board.

  In the probe apparatus, the probe body is provided with a slot, and the connection unit further includes a second insertion member electrically connected to the other end of the lead wire, and the second insertion member is provided with the second insertion member. , It may be inserted into the slot so as to be electrically connected to the circuit board.

  According to the probe device of the present invention, since the current adjusting member provided on the probe body can be directly operated with a finger while grasping the probe body of the probe unit, the contact member is brought into contact with the treatment object at any time. At the same time, the current intensity can be adjusted. Therefore, it is easy to use and can be treated without causing discomfort to the treatment target.

An example of the conventional percutaneous nerve stimulator is shown. The probe apparatus used for the said percutaneous nerve stimulator is shown. It is a perspective view which shows the probe apparatus used for the transcutaneous nerve stimulator which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit connections in the probe apparatus of FIG. 3. It is a perspective view which shows the probe apparatus used for the percutaneous nerve stimulator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit connections in the probe apparatus of FIG. 5. It is a perspective view which shows the probe apparatus used for the transcutaneous nerve stimulator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit connections in the probe apparatus of FIG. 6.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the component which has the same function as the component shown in drawing, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a probe device used in the percutaneous nerve stimulator according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit connections in the probe device.
The probe device of the present invention is used, for example, in a percutaneous nerve stimulator including the current generator 11 of FIG. 1 and includes a connection unit 2 and a probe unit 3. The current generator 11 is provided with function knobs 16, 16,... For switching a plurality of output modes set to different current values including different current frequencies and current intensities. Also, the current generator 11 is well known in the art and need not be described in detail herein.

  The connection unit 2 includes a lead wire 21 and a first insertion member 22 that is electrically connected to one end of the lead wire 21. The first insertion member 22 can be inserted into an insertion hole provided in the current generator 11 to be electrically connected.

  The probe unit 3 is provided on the probe body 31, the contact member 32 provided on the probe body 31 and in contact with the treatment target, the circuit board 33 attached in the probe body 31, and the circuit board. A control switch 34 and a current adjusting member 35 electrically connected to 33 are provided. The circuit board 33 is electrically connected to the contact member 32 and the lead wire 21, and the control switch 34 is connected so that the electrical connection between the contact member 32 and the lead wire 21 can be switched to an open / close state. ing.

  In this example, the current adjusting member 35 is, for example, a resistance control member that adjusts the magnitude of the current by changing the resistance. For example, a gear or a rotary knob that can be rolled with a finger is used. The current can be fine-tuned by using a rotary knob or by reducing the gear pitch.

  In this example, the current adjustment member 35 and the control switch 34 are independently attached. However, the current adjustment member 35 and the control switch 34 may be integrally formed as necessary, for example, When the current adjusting member 35 is fully turned, the current flow may be interrupted and the power may be turned off.

  Next, the use of the probe device of this embodiment will be described.

  The first insertion member 22 of the connection unit 2 is inserted into the insertion hole of the current generator 11 shown in FIG. 1, and the contact member 32 of the probe unit 3 is applied to the treatment site to be treated. Then, the control switch 34 is turned on to electrically connect the lead wire 21 and the contact member 22 with the circuit board 33, and the current from the current generator 11 is caused to flow to the treatment site via the contact member 32. Stimulates the nerve at the site. While the current is flowing, the current adjusting member 35 is turned with a finger to adjust the current intensity. Therefore, since the current flowing through the contact member 32 can be changed by adjusting the current current several times to have different current intensities, the current changed to an arbitrary current intensity can be supplied to the part, Stimulation by electric current can be given.

As described above, the probe device of the present invention has the following advantages. That is,
1. Immediate adjustment of current intensity: By adjusting the current intensity to a different current intensity using the current adjustment member 35, the user can turn the current adjustment member 35 with his / her finger while holding the probe unit 3 to adjust the magnitude of the current. In addition, when the treatment target wants to make the current stronger or weaker, it can respond immediately.
2. Easy to use: Since the control switch 34 and the current adjustment member 35 are both provided in the probe body 31, the control switch 34 and the current adjustment member 35 can be operated with one hand. Therefore, the operation is simplified.
3. Comfortable: Since the current intensity can be adjusted by operating the current adjustment member 35 with one hand, the treatment object can feel a change in the current intensity during the adjustment, which is long as in the past. Therefore, it is not necessary to repeatedly adjust the current intensity during the period, and a comfortable treatment for the treatment target can be performed. In addition, since the current can be finely adjusted, the treatment target can receive treatment more comfortably without feeling a great change.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a probe device used in a percutaneous nerve stimulator according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit connections in the probe device. In this example, the point different from the embodiment is that the probe unit 3 further includes a button set 30, a display 36, a frequency controller 37, a time controller 38, and a temperature measuring device 39. The button set 30, the display 36, the frequency controller 37, the time controller 38, and the temperature measuring device 39 are provided on the probe body 31 and are electrically connected to the circuit board 33.

  In use, by switching the button set 30, different commands can be sent to the circuit board 33 and set to a predetermined frequency, time, temperature and current intensity. The display 36 can display the set frequency, time, temperature, and current intensity.

  When setting the current frequency, the frequency controller 37 is controlled by switching the button set 30, the current frequency entered from the lead wire 21 is adjusted, and the current frequency led from the contact member 32 is set to the user's initial value. The obtained current frequency value can be displayed on the display 36.

  When setting the time, the time controller 38 is controlled by switching the button set 30, and the time when the contact member 32 uses the output current or the time when the current flows to the contact member 32 is calculated. Display. The time controller 38 may be configured to set the time so that the probe unit 3 activates the predetermined mode after a predetermined time, for example, the switching operation such as turning on / off the power is automatically set. To do. Further, one or a plurality of usage time, power-on time, and the like may be displayed on the display 36.

  When setting the temperature, the body temperature of the measurement object is measured by the temperature measuring device 39 via the contact member 32, and the temperature value is displayed on the display 36. By measuring the body temperature at which the treatment target is stimulated by the temperature measuring device 39, the body condition of the treatment target can be determined from the body temperature of the treatment target. As a result, it is possible to stop stimulating the nerve when the condition of the treatment target is bad.

  As described above, by adjusting the current frequency, time, temperature, current intensity, and the like, operations for the percutaneous nerve stimulator using the probe device of the present invention are diversified. In addition to the function of adjusting the current intensity, an output mode for adjusting the output phase, frequency, amplitude, sensitivity, and the like may be included. It should be noted that various stimulation waveforms can be output by changing the output phase. By changing the frequency, the low frequency introduced into the human body every second can be controlled. By changing the amplitude, the low-frequency introduction intensity can be controlled. By changing the sensitivity, the resistance value of the electric loop can be measured.

  In changing the sensitivity, in use, the probe unit 3 is brought into contact with the skin to be treated, and simultaneously the resistance value is measured. When the blood circulation to be measured is good, the resistance value is low and the sensitivity value is high, and when the blood circulation is not good, the resistance value is high and the sensitivity value is low, so it is possible to know the state of blood circulation metabolism in the body. It is easy to use with multi-functionality.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a probe device used in a percutaneous nerve stimulator according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit connections in the probe device.

  In this probe apparatus, in addition to the above-described components, the probe body 31 is provided with a slot 301, and the connecting unit 2 includes a second insertion member 23 electrically connected to the other end of the lead wire 21. Furthermore, it is provided. The second insertion member 23 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 33 by being inserted into the slot 301.

  During use, the probe body 31 of the probe unit 3 may cause poor contact between the probe body 31 and the lead wire 21 if the lead wire 21 of the coupling unit 2 is pulled. In 3rd Embodiment, when the lead wire 21 of the connection unit 2 is pulled | pulled, it is comprised so that the 2nd insertion member 23 inserted in the probe body 31 may come off. Thereby, the burning by the poor contact between the probe body 31 and the lead wire 21 can be eliminated, and the circuit can be protected.

  As described above, since the current adjusting member 35 can be directly operated with a finger while holding the probe body 31 of the probe unit 3, the strength of the current intensity can be immediately adjusted while being brought into contact with the treatment target. It is easier to use and it is possible to avoid discomfort for the treatment target.

2 Connecting unit 21 Lead wire 22 First insertion member 23 Second insertion member 3 Probe unit 30 Button set 301 Slot 31 Probe body 32 Contact member 33 Circuit board 34 Control switch 35 Current adjustment member 36 Display 37 Frequency controller 38 Time controller 39 Temperature measuring instrument

Claims (4)

In a probe device used in a transcutaneous nerve stimulator with an adjustable current generator that generates currents of different frequencies,
A lead wire and a first insertion member electrically connected to one end of the lead wire, wherein the first insertion member is inserted into the current generator and can be electrically connected Unit,
A probe body, a contact member provided on the probe body and in contact with a treatment object, a circuit board attached to the probe body, and a control provided on the probe body and electrically connected to the circuit board A switch and a current adjusting member; the circuit board is electrically connected to the contact member and the lead wire; and the control switch is configured to electrically connect the contact member and the lead wire. A probe unit that can be switched to an open / close state;
A probe apparatus comprising:   The probe unit is further provided with a display provided on the probe body and electrically connected to the circuit board, and the display shows current data flowing through the contact member. The probe device according to 1.   The said probe unit is further provided in the said probe body, The frequency controller electrically connected to the said circuit board, the time controller, and the temperature measuring device are further provided. Probe device.   The probe body is provided with a slot, and the connection unit further includes a second insertion member electrically connected to the other end of the lead wire, and the second insertion member is inserted into the slot. The probe apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the probe apparatus can be electrically connected to the circuit board.

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