JP3197755U - Kegel gymnastics biofeedback device that adjusts strength easily and quickly - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a kegel exercise biofeedback device that adjusts the resistance directly, reduces damage to the internal structure, and adjusts the strength easily and quickly with high speed without changing the instrument. A cover includes an outer lid, a mechatronic assembly, and a conductive device. The conductive device includes a plurality of conductive pieces 206 and a central column 205 provided with a plurality of protrusions 2052 on the surface. The central pillar 205 is rotated so that the conductive piece 206 corresponds to the protrusion 2052 (fulcrum) at a different position to perform the lever operation. Thereby, different fulcrums select different resistances. The user can adjust the training resistance by rotating the central column 205, and can effectively perform sphincter training. [Selection] Figure 4A

Description

  The present invention relates to a biofeedback device, and more particularly, to a kegel gymnastic biofeedback device that adjusts strength easily and quickly.

  Kegel exercises, also called pelvic floor muscle training, is training the sphincter, which is responsible for the contraction of the pelvic floor, especially the urethra, vagina and anus. The training subjects are frequent urination, urinary incontinence, postpartum pelvic relaxation, uterine drooping patients, and healthy winners after these operations. For example, during pregnancy, the fetus may injure or relax the sphincter near the uterus. In addition, the sphincter may be damaged or lose elasticity during the delivery process. Sphincter damage during childbirth can be permanently relaxed if treatment is neglected, leading to urinary leakage and frequent urination, and possibly incontinence.

  General muscle movement is divided into two categories: static contraction and dynamic contraction, but the same applies to the sphincter. Static contraction does not change the length of muscle fibers in the process of resistance to muscle, whereas dynamic contraction increases or decreases the length of muscle in the process of resistance to muscle. For example, it is the same as the biceps contracting when a hand is lifted and the biceps extending when it is lowered.

  In order to accommodate the two types of muscle movements described above, sphincter static and dynamic contraction training devices and techniques have been studied. The inventor disclosed a kegel exerciser in Patent Document 1. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional Kegel exerciser. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional Kegel exerciser. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the exterior of the prior art Kegel exerciser includes a cover A, an auxiliary cover B that selectively couples to the cover A, and a lid C that securely couples to one side of the cover A. . The cover A and the lid C house therein a conductive device D that senses the force received by the cover A, a circuit system (not shown), and related electrical devices (not shown). In use, the auxiliary cover B covering the cover A is inserted into the vagina and the sphincter is trained by the Kegel exercise.

  Please refer to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the conductive device D includes a plurality of conductive pieces E having elasticity and a metal block G disposed at the top end of the column body F. The plurality of conductive pieces E are connected to a vibration motor and a power supply (not shown) to constitute a vibration system (OFF state). When the vagina contracts to a certain level during the Kegel movement, the top end of the conductive piece E contacts the metal block G. When two or more corresponding conductive pieces E touch the metal block G at the same time, the vibration system is turned on, the motor is vibrated and fed back to the user to inform that the Kegel movement has been performed effectively. As the training progresses, if the resistance needs to be increased, it can be replaced with an auxiliary cover B having a different hardness depending on the level of training. If the hardness increases, vibration cannot occur without a greater sphincter contraction force.

  However, after using the Kegel exerciser, the cover A and the auxiliary cover B had to be washed, which was troublesome. In addition, if the attachment / detachment is repeated many times, the auxiliary cover B may be deformed or damaged, which may adversely affect the feedback effect of training. Also, the replacement of the auxiliary cover B is troublesome. The internal conductive piece E was also deformed by long-term use, and there was a possibility that the corresponding two conductive pieces E could not contact the metal block G at the same time to form an ON state (reaction was slow).

  Patent Document 2 discloses a sphincter training apparatus, but the Kegel exerciser can notify the use state by wirelessly transmitting and displaying data during use to a hand-held display. However, this method is only data recording by unidirectional signal transmission, there is no exchange between the user and the device, and the user's motivation is reduced after a certain period of time, and effective training results are obtained. There wasn't.

US Patent No. US8088051, Japanese Utility Model No. 3162140, Chinese Patent No. CN201668432 US Patent No. US76545220B2

  An object of the present invention is to provide a kegel exercise biofeedback device that adjusts the resistance directly, reduces damage to the internal structure, and adjusts the strength easily and quickly with high durability without changing the device. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a Kegel exercise biofeedback device that adjusts the strength easily and quickly. The Kegel gymnastic biofeedback device for simple and quick strength adjustment of the present invention includes a cover, an outer lid, a mechatronic assembly and a conductive device. The conductive device includes a plurality of conductive pieces and a central column provided with a plurality of protrusions on the surface. The center column is rotated, and the lever is operated by making the conductive piece correspond to the protrusion (fulcrum) at a different position. Thereby, different fulcrums select different resistances.

  The Kegel gymnastic biofeedback device that adjusts the strength easily and quickly according to the present invention can adjust the training resistance by simply rotating the central column without changing the device. By changing the training resistance, setting the standard for sphincter contraction, and gradually improving the training effect, it is possible to accurately realize the improvement of sphincter muscle strength and endurance. By adopting the biofeedback method, the user can check whether the Kegel exercises are performed correctly. By connecting to a computer device or the like, training results can be recorded, organized and edited, and provided as reference materials for rehabilitation after medical treatment. Moreover, special software can be designed as a game with an entertainment effect, and the motivation and the effect that a user can perform kegel exercises can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the prior art kegel exerciser. It is sectional drawing which shows the Kegel exerciser of a prior art. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a biofeedback device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure inside the cover of the biofeedback apparatus of this invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a biofeedback device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the mechatronics assembly of this invention. It is a side view which shows the electrically conductive piece of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrically conductive piece of this invention. It is a 2nd side view which shows the electrically conductive piece of this invention. It is a 3rd side view which shows the electrically conductive piece of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the biofeedback apparatus of this invention. It is a 1st side view which shows the adjustment mode of the training resistance of the biofeedback apparatus of this invention. It is a 2nd side view which shows the adjustment mode of the training resistance of the biofeedback apparatus of this invention. It is a 3rd side view which shows the adjustment mode of the training resistance of the biofeedback apparatus of this invention. It is a 4th side view which shows the adjustment mode of the training resistance of the biofeedback apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the mechatronics assembly of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a biofeedback device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a biofeedback device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4A, the biofeedback device 2 of the present invention includes a cover 10 and an outer lid 20.

  The cover 10 is made of a material having both a waterproof effect and elasticity, and has an insertion portion 101 and a flange 102. The material has a waterproof effect and elasticity such as silicon and does not irritate the skin. The insertion portion 101 is a flange 102 having one end closed and the other end extending outward.

  Refer to FIG. 3A. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view showing the structure inside the cover of the biofeedback device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3A, the insertion portion 101 can increase the radial size of the insertion portion 101 by forming an annular pattern 1011, a spiral pattern (not shown) or the like on the inner wall. Thereby, in the situation where the size of other devices of the biofeedback device 2 cannot be changed, the size of the biofeedback device 2 can be changed by combining the cover 10 and the annular crest 1011 of different sizes. It can also be applied to users. The edge of the flange 102 is an inner edge 1021, and a groove 1022 is formed on one of the inner edges 1021.

  Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A. As shown in FIG. 3, the rough appearance of the biofeedback device 2 is obtained by combining the edge of the outer lid 20 and the flange 102 of the cover 10. The outer edge of the outer lid 20 is connected to the base 201 by screwing. One surface of the outer lid 20 is connected to the knob 202 by rotation or pivoting. A spacer 203 and a mechatronic assembly 204 are securely housed inside the outer lid 20.

  The base 201 has a protruding wall 2011 and a protruding edge 2012. The protruding wall 2011 enters along the inner wall of the outer lid 20 and contacts the spacer 203 to form a storage space. The projecting edge 2012 has a plurality of holes at the center and the periphery thereof, and the operation thereof will be described later. The projecting edge 2012 is fitted in the groove 1022 of the cover 10, and the cover 10 and the outer lid 20 are adjacent to each other to form a waterproof structure.

  The spacer 203 has a center hole 2031 at the center, and a plurality of positioning blocks 2032 having different sizes and shapes are arranged on one surface.

  Please refer to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B. FIG. 4B is a block diagram showing the mechatronic assembly of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4B, the mechatronics assembly 204 includes a circuit control system 20411 disposed on a substrate 2041, such as a printed circuit board. The circuit control system 20411 has a computing unit that processes a signal and issues a command, and a memory that stores a program. In addition, the circuit system is connected to a vibration motor 2042 (an apparatus that generates vibration such as an eccentric motor), a radio signal transceiver 2044, and at least one power source 2045 (such as a battery). The vibration motor 2042, the wireless signal transmitter / receiver 2044, and the power source 2045 are sandwiched between the spacer 203 and the substrate 2041 and are positioned by a plurality of positioning blocks 2032. The circuit control system 20411 selectively controls the radio signal transceiver 2044 depending on the presence / absence of a signal from the vibration motor 2042 (whether it is vibrating or not), which will be described in detail below.

  Reference is made to FIG. 4A. As shown in FIG. 4A, a conductive device is disposed in the cover 10 and the outer lid 20. The conductive device includes a rotating central column 205 and a plurality of conductive pieces 206 surrounding the central column 205.

The central column 205 has an axial passage 2051. The middle column 205 is an adjustment portion that is thicker in the radial direction, and a plurality of protrusions 2052 are arranged on the surface. The plurality of protrusions 2052 are in several sets, and are arranged in a specific manner from a low part to a high part. In the present embodiment, the protrusion 2052 is disposed so as to surround the center column 205 in a horizontal equiangular manner with the center column 205 as a central axis. In other words, since the horizontal angle between the protrusions 2052 is smaller than 360 degrees / (the number of protrusions 2052−1) in a 360-degree circumferential movement, when the central column 205 moves to a specific angle, the protrusions 2052 are respectively moved. Corresponds to the conductive piece 206. As a whole, a plurality of protrusions 2052 are periodically arranged on the surface of the adjustment portion, and the number of adjustment portions of 2 is determined by the number of protrusions 2052 of each set. Further, the protrusions 2052 may have the same size or different sizes, and the degree of protrusion can be changed as necessary. It should be noted here that the protrusions 2052 are all connected in series by the belt 2053. This belt 2053 similarly protrudes from the surface of the central column 205, but does not protrude as much as the protrusion 2052. One end of the central column 205 is inserted into the central hole of the base 201 and the spacer 203 and penetrates the outer lid 20 and is firmly connected to the knob 202. Therefore, the central column 205 can be rotated or rocked by rotating or rocking the knob 202. The other end of the central column 205 is connected to a metal block 2054 (copper or other conductive alloy). The metal block 2054 is connected to the mechatronic assembly 204 from the passage 2051 by a conductive wire.

The plurality of conductive pieces 206 are connected at one end to the mechatronic assembly 204 fixed on the substrate 2041 through the hole of the base 201, and the other end extends to the periphery of the metal block 2054. Although it is curved at a predetermined angle, it is not connected to the metal block 2054. The material of the conductive piece 206 is copper, silver, an alloy having good electrical conductivity and compressive strength, or the like. Reference is made to FIGS. FIG. 5A is a side view showing a conductive piece of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a front view showing the conductive piece of the present invention. Regarding the hardness design, the thickness of each conductive piece 206 as a whole may be the same or different, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the area of the force receiving surface and / or the contact surface of the conductive piece 206 is also different. It can be adjusted by design. FIG. 5C is a second side view showing the conductive piece of the present invention. FIG. 5D is a third side view showing the conductive piece of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, when two types of curved conductive pieces 206 are taken as an example, the shape of the adjusting portion of the central pillar 205 and the shape of the conductive pieces 206 are different depending on the shape of the conductive pieces 206, although the other forms are not shown. The size of the protrusion 2052 can also be adjusted to the change of the conductive piece 206.

  The number of the conductive pieces 206 is the same as the number of sets of the protrusions 2052, and the levers move around the protrusions 2052.

  The plurality of conductive pieces 206 constitute an off-state vibration motor system together with the vibration motor 2042, the power source 2045, and the metal block 2054 in a state where the conductive pieces 206 are not in contact with the metal block 2054. When the free end of the at least one conductive piece 206 contacts the metal block 2054, the vibration motor system is turned on to activate the vibration motor.

  Please refer to FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the biofeedback device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the adjusting portion of the central pillar 205 and the metal block 2054 are securely stored in the cover 10. The conductive piece 206 extends to the top of the cover 10 along the inner wall of the cover 10. It is preferable that the length of the conductive piece 206 is such that the free end is in light contact with the metal block 2054. An arrow F represents an external force applied to the cover 10. When the cover 10 is compressed, the conductive piece 206 is also compressed, and the conductive piece 206 performs a lever operation with the protrusion 2052 as a fulcrum and is bent.

  Reference is made to FIGS. FIG. 7A is a first side view showing a training resistance adjustment mode of the biofeedback device of the present invention. FIG. 7B is a second side view showing a training resistance adjustment mode of the biofeedback device of the present invention. FIG. 7C is a third side view showing a training resistance adjustment mode of the biofeedback device of the present invention. FIG. 7D is a fourth side view showing a training resistance adjustment mode of the biofeedback device of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 7A to 15, the position of the fulcrum can be selectively moved to a position corresponding to the conductive piece 206 by adjusting the central column 205. As described above, the number of the protrusions 2052 determines the number of steps of the adjustment unit. In the present embodiment, the protrusions 2052 of each set have four different positions. Therefore, each conductive piece 206 corresponds to the protrusion 2052 (fulcrum) at four different positions. When the fulcrum is different, the force applied when the conductive piece 206 contacts the metal block 2054 is also different. That is, F4> F3> F2> F1. The closer the protrusion 2052 (fulcrum) approaches the free end of the conductive piece 206, the greater the force applied (the training resistance of the biofeedback device 2 increases). During the rotation of the central column 205, the belt 2053 on the surface of the central column 205 avoids the conductive piece 206 from contacting the protrusion 2052 when rotating and causing the central column 205 to rotate irregularly or unrotatably. it can. In short, when the central pillar 205 rotates, the belt 2053 plays an auxiliary role of guiding the conductive piece 206 whose position is shifted to an appropriate position and preventing the conductive piece 206 from coming into contact with the protrusion 2052.

  After the user inserts the arrow F10 of the biofeedback device 2 into the vagina, the user can selectively adjust the knob 202 to switch the training resistance. When the contraction force of the sphincter around the vagina exceeds the resistance, the conductive piece 206 contacts the metal block 2054 and is fed back to the user by starting the vibration motor.

  Please refer to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the biofeedback device 2 of the present invention has at least two control buttons 2021A, 2121B and at least two light emitting units 2022A, 2122B on one side of the surface of the outer lid 20. Both are divided into a guide part (control button 2021A, light emitting unit 2022A) and a switching part (control button 2021B, light emitting unit 2022B), and are connected to a circuit control system 20411. The user activates the light emitting unit 2022A by pressing the control button 2021A at least once or more, and guides the progress of the training by blinking the light emitting unit 2022A. The user can switch the feedback method of the biofeedback device 2 by pressing the control button 2021B at least once. For example, the reliability of training can be increased by using the biofeedback device 2 as a feedback method using a motor or using a feedback method using blinking of the light emitting unit 2022B. Further, by providing the wireless activation button 2023 and pressing it to activate the wireless signal transceiver 2044, it is possible to wirelessly connect to other corresponding devices outside the biofeedback device 2.

  The biofeedback device 2 can be trained by further combining dedicated software installed in the computer device. The computer device here is a mobile phone, a tablet PC, a PC having a wireless transmission function, or the like. The wireless transmission method is Bluetooth or WIFI. The user can perform kegel exercises by switching the biofeedback device 2 to the computer device connection mode. In the present embodiment, when the biofeedback device 2 is switched to the connection mode, the radio signal receiving / transmitting device communicates with the computer device and automatically opens the corresponding software. Alternatively, the user opens the corresponding software first, switches the biofeedback device 2 to the connection mode, and communicates with the computer device. When the conductive piece 206 contacts the metal block 2054 during the Kegel exercise, the biofeedback device 2 transmits a feedback signal to the computer device, and the feedback signal is immediately displayed to the user by the corresponding software.

  The software instructs the user by video and / or voice using the display and / or speaker of the computer device main body, and performs comprehensive training on muscle strength, muscle endurance and reaction ability. The software can record, organize and / or edit the training results and provide them as reference materials for rehabilitation after medical treatment. The software can also be designed as a game having an entertainment effect, and can improve the motivation and effect of the user performing Kegel exercises. Unlike the conventional Kegel exerciser that records only the usage status (data) of the user, the biofeedback device 2 of the present invention has the purpose of training (training program in the biofeedback device 2) to the user by light emission and vibration. You can let them know if it has been achieved.

  Refer to FIG. 5B. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a use state in which the biofeedback device 2 is combined with a computer device. As shown in FIG. 5B, in a situation where the tablet PC is connected to the biofeedback device 2, the user receives an instruction of video or audio transmitted by the tablet PC 4 (for example, visual observation by the eyes 5), The contraction of the sphincter muscles can be controlled, and it can be known whether the Kegel exercise is performed accurately by the vibration of the biofeedback device 2, the light emission, or the screen of the tablet PC 4. Software corresponding to the biofeedback device 2 can be designed as a game, the biofeedback device 2 becomes a game controller, and the user controls the sphincter. This game is divided into a beginner level, an intermediate level, and an advanced level according to training intensity, and is set as a different difficulty level. Thereby, Kegel exercises can be performed like a game.

  The main feature of the biofeedback device 2 of the present invention is that the training resistance of the biofeedback device 2 is changed by a conductive device that adjusts the rotation of the biofeedback device 2 so that when the user performs Kegel exercises, the standard for sphincter contraction quickly. , And gradually improve the training effect, you can accurately realize the improvement of sphincter muscle strength and muscle endurance.

  Although the present invention discloses preferred embodiments as described above, these are not intended to limit the present invention in any way, and anyone skilled in the art is within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Various changes and modifications can be made. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is based on the contents specified in the claims of the utility model.

2 Biofeedback device 4 Tablet PC
5 eye 6 vagina 10 cover 20 outer lid 101 insertion portion 102 flange 201 base seat 202 knob 203 spacer 204 mechatronics assembly 205 central pillar 206 conductive piece 1011 annular crest 1021 inner edge 1022 groove 2011 protruding wall 2012 protruding edge 2021A control button 2021B control button 2022A Light emitting unit 2022B Light emitting unit 2023 Wireless activation button 2031 Center hole 2032 Positioning block 2041 Substrate 2042 Vibration motor 2044 Radio signal transmitter / receiver 2045 Power supply 2051 Path 2052 Protrusion 2053 Belt 2054 Metal block 20411 Circuit control system F Arrow A Cover B Auxiliary cover C Cover D Conductive device E Conductive piece F Column G Metal block

Claims (5)

A cover made of an elastic material;
An outer lid that is firmly connected to the cover and forms a storage space;
A mechatronics assembly that is firmly stored in a storage space formed by the cover and the outer lid;
A kegel exercise biofeedback device that adjusts strength easily and quickly, including a conductive device,
The conductive device includes a plurality of conductive pieces having one end electrically connected to the mechatronics assembly and the other free end extending into the cover;
One end is connected to the mechatronics assembly so that it rotates, the other end extends into the cover and is electrically connected to the mechatronics assembly, and a plurality of protrusions are provided on the outer surface for rotation. And a central pillar that changes the position of the protrusions,
The plurality of conductive pieces selectively move around the protrusions as fulcrums, and selectively contact the other end of the central column to control on and off of the mechatronics assembly, and the cover Forms a thick pattern on the inner surface, and the plurality of protrusions are periodically arranged to cover the surface of the central column, and the central column is the other end of the cover. The metal block is electrically connected to the mechatronics assembly by a conductive wire, and the mechatronics assembly conducts when the metal block and any of the conductive pieces are in contact with each other. Kegel gymnastics biofeedback equipment to easily and quickly adjust strength.   The Kegel exercise biofeedback device according to claim 1, wherein the outer lid includes a knob connected to one end of the central pillar to provide adjustment.   The Kegel exercises biofeedback device for adjusting strength according to claim 1, wherein the mechatronics assembly includes a vibration motor, two light emitting units, and a radio signal transceiver.   The Kegel exercises biofeedback device according to claim 1, wherein the central column has a belt protruding from the surface, and the strength is easily and quickly adjusted.   The Kegel exercise biofeedback device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of conductive pieces gradually increase in width and thickness from one end to a free end.

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