JPH02299670A - Therapeutical instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable an operator to carry out a therapy while putting an operation device in a pocket by constructing an instrument out of a card-type operation device and an attachment wherein a housing part is formed in order to house that operation device removably, and by exposing operation keys and indication parts outward, which are installed on the operation device, when the operation device is housed in the housing part. CONSTITUTION:An instrument consists of a card-type operation device 1 and an attachment 3 wherein a housing part 2 is formed in order to house that operation device 1 removably. Operation keys 4 and indication parts 5, which are installed on the operation device 1, are exposed outward in a state that the operation device 1 is housed in the housing part 2. In case of a therapy, an operator takes the attachment 3 with one hand in a state that the operation device 1 is housed in the housing part 2 of attachment 3, and sets the operation keys 4 in the operation device 1 at optional therapy levels with fingers of another hand while looking at the indication parts 5, so that operations on the keys 4 are not disturbed by the hand taking the attachment 3. After the setting, both hands may do any other motions freely as the operation device 1 can be removed from the attachment and put into a pocket.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an operating device for a treatment device and the structure of an attachment for this operating device.

[Prior art] In a low frequency treatment device, an adhesive conductive water-containing conductor and a conductive rubber conductor 7 are pasted on the skin surface of the treatment area, and the end of the conductor R9 extending from the conductor 7 is attached to the skin surface of the treatment area. The coupling plug 10 is connected to the operating device 1, and the power switch 4c provided on the operating device 1 is turned on to the strength l! ! Operators 4 such as a treatment strength dial 4d and an output waveform selection switch 4a' are set according to the degree of treatment, and electric current is applied to the human body for treatment.

By the way, in the case of a treatment device 1 like a biped, if the operation device 1 is small and lightweight, the therapist sets the treatment level of the operation device and then moves the operation device 1 to the blur 71 etc. as shown in FIG. By making the operating device 1 small and lightweight and storing it in a pocket or the like, both hands are freed for other operations. Therefore, a card-sized operating device 1 as shown in FIG. 7 has been developed.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] However! #7 The card-sized controller 1 shown in Figure 7 has a small controller 4 and is difficult to operate. When you hold it in your hand, there is a risk that the display may be covered by your hand or you may accidentally touch the operator 4 and make an erroneous operation. Therefore, there was a problem in that a slide switch with poor operability had to be used.

The present invention was invented in view of the above-mentioned conventional problem fish, and its purpose is to make the operating device as small as a card so that treatment can be carried out by putting it in a pocket etc. To provide a treatment device with good operability of an operator when setting an arbitrary treatment level by operating the operator, despite being made small.

[Means for Solving the Problems 1] The treatment device of the present invention consists of a card-shaped operating device 1 and an attachment 3 in which a storage portion 2 for removably storing the operating device 1 is formed in a part. , storage section 2 of operating device 1
The controller 1 is characterized in that the controller 4 and the display section 5 provided on the controller 1 are exposed to the outside when the controller 1 is stored in the storage state, and by adopting such a configuration, the above object of the present invention can be achieved. has been achieved.

[Operation] In treatment, first, with the operating device 1 stored in the storage section 2 of the attachment 3, hold the attachment 3 with one hand and use the other hand (finger) to move the operating element 4 provided on the operating device 1 to the display section 5. The treatment level can be set as desired while observing the
This makes it possible to operate the operator 4 without being obstructed by the hand holding the attachment 3. Once the settings are complete, the card-shaped controller 1 can be removed from the attachment 3 and placed in a pocket etc. for treatment, allowing both hands to freely perform the other 91 movements during treatment. .

[Examples] The present invention will be described in detail below based on examples shown in the accompanying drawings.

The operating device 1 is formed in a card size so that it can be stored in a pocket of clothes, and has a size of about 5 to 7+n+n. On the surface of the operating device 1, there is a mode switch 4a, which is a button-type switch that can select the low frequency waveform form.
and an indicator light 5a indicating the output operation of each mode.
Furthermore, a slide switch-type speed switch 4b that can set the output timing time is provided, and the side end of the controller 1 is equipped with a power switch 4c, a strength dial 4d that can vary the output level, and a plug socket. 6 is a provision. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the mode switch 4a, speed switch 4+1, power switch 4c, strength dial 4d, etc. are the operators 4, and the indicator light 5a is the display section 5. It becomes.

The conductor 7 is provided with a conductive rubber electrode on the skin side, and a conductive adhesive layer is pasted on this surface, and the conductor 7 is attached to the skin surface by the adhesiveness of the adhesive layer. The surface of 7 is provided with an electrode terminal electrically connected to insulating rubber so as not to cause an electric shock even if touched by hand, and a conductor plug 8 having a hook-shaped electrode terminal is rotatably electrically coupled to this terminal. A cord 9 extends from the conductor plug 8,
A coupling plug 10 provided at the end of the cord 9 is detachably inserted into a plug insertion port 6 of the operating device 1. The attachment 3 is formed by a storage case, and the storage case is configured such that case halves 11 and 12 can be opened and closed, and one end of the case halves 11 and 12 can be rotated with respect to each other by a pivot 13. Alternatively, the case halves 11 and 12 may be separated from each other. A storage part 2 for removably storing the operating device 1 is formed in a part of the surface of one case half 11, and in the embodiment shown in FIG. There is a groove that opens on the side.
A protruding piece 15 is provided on the upper edge of the groove perpendicular to the opening 14 on the - side, and the operating device 1 can be inserted into the storage section 2 constituted by the groove from the n old section 14 on the - side. At this time, the protruding piece 15 prevents the operating device 1 from slipping out toward the surface side of the case half 11. The case body 11 is further provided with a hole through which the reels 16 can be rotatably inserted, and the reel lid 16 has a finger hook 17 on the front side and a finger hook 17 on the back side. The gear 18 is provided. - The other case half 12 is shaped like a container with one side open 1'', and a reel frame 19 is rotatably attached inside, and a conductor storage section 20 is located next to the reel frame 19. Furthermore, a notch 21 is provided on one side wall of the case half 12. Also, the reel frame 19 has a gear 22.
and grooves 23 are provided. When the treatment device is not in use, the conductor 7, coupling plug 10, and cord 9 are stored in the storage case that constitutes the attachment 3. In this case, the conductor 7 is placed at the bottom of the conductor storage section 20. pasting,
With the coupling plug 10 fitted into the groove 23 of the case half 12, the cord 9 is led out through the notch 21, and in this state, the case half 11 is closed to the case half 12, and in this case, the gear 18, Since the gear 22 is set to mesh, the reel lid 1 can be operated by placing your finger on the part 17.
6 is rotated to rotate the reel frame 19, whereby the hood 9 is wound and stored between the 7 runs of the reel frame 19. ! Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the case when it is stored and opened. Further, the card-shaped operating device 1 is inserted and stored in the storage section 2 on the surface of the attachment 3 that constitutes the case, and in this case, there are a mode switch 4a, a speed switch 4+), a power switch 4c, Operators 4 such as a strength dial 4d and display portions 5 such as an indicator light 5a are exposed on the front or side surface. Here, the power switch 4c, the strength dial 4d, and the plug insertion 1'' 6 are flush with the end surface of the case.

On the other hand, when using the treatment device, open the case, take out the conductor 7, pull out the cord 9 from the reel frame 19, and insert the operating device 1 into the plug socket with the operating device 1 stored in the storage section 2 of the case that constitutes the attachment 3. 6, insert the connecting plug 10 into the skin, insert the conductor 7 into the treatment area of the skin, and hold the attachment 3 with the operating device 1 stored in the storage part 2 in one hand as shown in FIG. other hand (
A desired treatment level can be set by operating the externally exposed controller 4 with a finger) while looking at the display 5. In this case, even if the controller 1 is small, card-sized, it can be operated without any erroneous operation. It is easy to operate.

Once you have finished setting the desired treatment level, you may begin treatment with the operating device 1 stored in the storage section 2 of the attachment 3, but you may not be able to perform the treatment when you get up from your seat or perform other tasks with your hands. This means that treatment can be performed while the operating device 1 is removed from the storage section 2 of the attachment 3 and stored in a pocket or the like.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention includes a card-shaped operating device and an attachment in which a storage portion for removably storing the operating device is formed in a part of the operating device. When stored in the storage section, the controls and display on the controller are exposed to the outside, so when the card-shaped controller is stored in the attachment, do not hold the part away from the controller with your hand. This eliminates problems such as being able to operate the controls while looking at the display with your other hand (fingers), and the display being covered by your hand, making it difficult to see, or making it difficult to operate the controls. As a result, it prevents erroneous operation and facilitates operation. In addition, when in use, the card-shaped operating device can be removed from the attachment and stored in a pocket etc. for treatment, making it highly portable.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same as above,
Figure 3 is an open perspective view of the case stored in the above case, Figure 4 is an open perspective view of the case not stored in the above case, and Figure 5 is the operation of the same controls. FIG. 6 is a front view of the operating device in use in a pocket; FIG. #S7 is a perspective view for explaining the operating device and the conductor; Operator, 2
3 is a storage section, 3 is an attachment, 4 is an operator, and 5 is a display section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Consists of a card-shaped operating device and an attachment in which a storage section for storing the operating device in a detachable manner is formed in a part, and the operation provided on the operating device is performed when the operating device is stored in the storage section. A treatment device characterized in that a display section is exposed to the outside.