JPH0434840Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of industrial application] This invention is a laser therapy device that irradiates laser light to treat pain and inflammation in affected areas caused by rheumatism, neuralgia, arthritis, etc. The present invention relates to a probe holding device that can effectively fix an irradiating probe to an affected area.

[Conventional technology]

2. Description of the Related Art Laser therapy devices have already been put into practical use and are known, which alleviate pain and inflammation of patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, neuralgia, arthritis, etc. by irradiating the affected areas with laser light. Conventionally, as a laser treatment device using this type of semiconductor laser element, the shape of the probe is pencil-shaped and has a built-in semiconductor laser element and an opening for irradiating laser light.
In this treatment method, a doctor or operator holds a probe in their hand and applies it to the patient's affected area, and in this state, the probe irradiates the affected area with laser light.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, with this kind of laser treatment device, the doctor or operator must hold the probe in their hand all the time during treatment, which makes their hands tired, and the treatment is concentrated in a small area, with many areas being treated like fingers. Furthermore, when treatment of one area requires irradiation with laser light from three directions, two or more doctors or operators must each hold the probe during treatment, which takes a long time and reduces the effectiveness of the treatment. The disadvantage is that it worsens.

This idea was developed in consideration of the above points, and instead of having the doctor or operator hold the probe,
The probe is attached to the tip of an arm made of an elastic material such as a spring plate, and the fixing angle of the multiple arms is changed to fix the probe to the treatment area.Furthermore, the treatment area is fixed in a narrow area such as a finger. To provide a small-sized probe holding device so that it can be used even in concentrated areas.

[Means for solving problems]

This invention consists of a probe fixing part that is formed as an elastic arm and that clamps and fixes a probe provided with at least a semiconductor laser element at the tip of the arm, and a fixing part that fixes the arm in a rotatable position at the other end of the arm. This is a probe holding device for a laser treatment device, which is composed of a plurality of elastic arms, and is provided with operating parts that can be operated so as to be able to separate from each other against the elastic force of the arms, which are located in opposing positions. Good.

[Effect]

This idea consists of a probe made of only a semiconductor laser element or a semiconductor laser element and the necessary noise absorption elements, making it compact enough to be used in areas where the treatment area is concentrated in a narrow area, such as a finger. This probe is attached to the tip of an elastic arm, and by combining multiple arms with a fixed part that changes the angle and height of this arm, the necessary number of probes can be applied to a given affected area using the arm's elastic force. Can be fixed.

〔Example〕

This invention will be explained below with reference to drawings showing embodiments.

Figures 1 to 3 show an embodiment of this invention; Figure 1 is a front view thereof, Figure 2 is a sectional view of the main part thereof, and Figure 3 is a view taken in the direction of arrow P in Figure 2. In the figure, a small probe 4 incorporating a semiconductor laser 1, a lens 2, and a connecting cable 3 is attached to a probe fixing portion 6 at the tip of an arm 5 made of a spring material. Probe fixing part 6 of probe 4
Attachment to the probe 4 is carried out by fitting the tip of the arm 5 and the claw 8 provided on the arm 5 into the groove 7 and the convex portion 13 provided on the probe 4. The bent portion 14 of the arm 5 serves as a retainer.
On the other hand, the arm 5 is attached to the base 12 with an arm fixing part 11 via a rotary arm 15 with a screw 10 so as to be sandwiched between corrugated washers 9. The arm 5 rotates in the vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the rotating arm 15, and the rotating arm 15 rotates with respect to the base 12, respectively,
Furthermore, since the corrugated washer 9 fixes the probe 4 at an arbitrary position, the probe 4 can be applied to the affected area and held by the elastic force of the arm 5.

4 and 5 are a side view and a front view showing different embodiments of this invention, in which three arms 5 are provided, and the opposing arms 5 can be separated from each other against a spring force. The difference is that an operating section 16 is provided.
This embodiment is applied when it is necessary to irradiate laser light from three directions at the same time to treat one affected area, such as a finger.
By changing the relative position of the , it is possible to respond to changes in the treatment area due to individual differences.

Further, when fixing the probe 4 to the finger 17, the doctor or operator holds the operating part 16 between them against the elastic force of the spring of the arm 5, thereby increasing the distance between the probes 4 facing each other and making the fixation easier.

[Effect of idea]

With this device, there is no need for the doctor or operator to apply the probe to the patient's affected area and hold it in their hands for treatment.Furthermore, different affected areas can be treated at the same time, reducing treatment time. This reduces fatigue and improves treatment efficiency. Well, it can be used effectively even when the treatment area is concentrated in a narrow area like a finger.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 to 3 are drawings showing an embodiment of this invention, with Figure 1 being a front view thereof, Figure 2 being a sectional view of its main parts, and Figure 3 being a view taken along arrow P in Figure 2; 4
5 and 5 are drawings showing different embodiments, FIG. 4 being a side view thereof, and FIG. 5 being a front view thereof. 1 semiconductor laser, 2... lens, 3... connection cable, 4... blob, 5... arm, 6...
Probe fixing part, 7... groove, 8... claw, 9... corrugated washer, 10... screw, 11... arm fixing part, 12... base, 13... convex part, 14... bending part, 15...Rotating arm, 16...Operation unit, 17
……finger.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] 1. A laser therapy device that relieves pain and inflammation by irradiating a low-power laser beam to an affected area, comprising a main body equipped with a laser drive control circuit and a connecting cable extending from the main body. a probe that is provided at the tip of the arm and irradiates a laser beam; A probe holding device for a laser therapy device, characterized in that an arm fixing portion is provided at the other end of the arm to fix the arm in a rotatable position. 2. In the product described in claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, the arms of the elastic body are each composed of a plurality of pieces, each having a blueb fixing part and an arm fixing part, and the arms in opposing positions have elastic force. 1. A probe holding device for a laser treatment device, characterized in that it is provided with operation parts that can be operated so as to be separated from each other.