JPH0520752U - Low frequency therapy device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] An object of the present invention is to provide a low-frequency therapeutic device conductor that can be easily and appropriately mounted on a curved surface affected part such as a limb, and is easy to mount. [Structure] A strip-shaped stretchable base material 1 composed of winding portions 11 and 12 separated into two forks, a fastener 3 fixed to the base end of the stretchable base material 1, and the two winding portions. Electrodes 2, 2 made of non-metallic conductive material mounted in the planes of 11, 12 respectively
It is characterized by consisting of and.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a conductor of a low-frequency therapeutic device which is attached to, for example, an arm or the like to flow a low-frequency current and used to treat an affected area.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 6 and 8 are explanatory views showing a conductor of a conventional low frequency treatment device. The conductor 5 of the low frequency treatment device shown in FIG. 6 is a so-called wet type conductor, in which a sponge body 52 is attached to the upper surface of a metal electrode 51, and a cord 54 connected to the electrode 51 is attached to the main body 6 of the low frequency treatment device. Connect to. As shown in FIG. 7, in use, the sponge body 52 is moistened with water, and the electrode (on the side of the sponge body 52) 51 is attached to the body B at an appropriate position. For this attachment, the belt 7 is passed through the belt threading tool 53 attached to the back surface of the electrode 51, and the belt 7 is fixed to the body B in a looped shape.

Further, the conductor 8 of the low frequency treatment device shown in FIG. 8 is a so-called adhesive gel type conductor, in which an adhesive gel material 82 is attached to the upper surface of a metal electrode 81, and is connected to the electrode 81. The cord 83 is connected to the low frequency treatment device main body 6. As shown in FIG. 9, at the time of use, the electrode (adhesive gel material 82 side) 81 is directly attached to a proper position on the body B. That is, the electrode 81 is directly attached to the body by the adhesive gel material 82.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 With the above-mentioned conventional wet-type conductor of a low-frequency treatment device, it is necessary to wet the electrode (sponge body) with water when using it, and this watering operation is not a troublesome task, and if it is wrapped around the body strongly There are disadvantages such as seeping into the body. On the other hand, the adhesive gel type conductor of the low frequency treatment device does not require troublesome watering work, but the adhesiveness of the adhesive gel material decreases with repeated use, and it is necessary to replace the adhesive gel material. There is an economic disadvantage. In addition, since the wet electrode and the adhesive gel type electrode each have a single electrode, when the affected part is curved, for example, when the limbs such as arms and legs are the affected part, it is possible to quickly respond to the curved surface. Then, there is a disadvantage that the electrodes cannot be brought into contact with each other.

The present invention solves the above problems, and provides a low-frequency therapeutic device conductor that can be mounted properly and easily even on a curved surface affected part such as a limb, and is easy to install and inexpensive. The purpose is to provide.

[0006]

[Means and Actions for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve this purpose, the conductor of the low frequency treatment device of the present invention has the following configuration. The conductor of the low-frequency therapeutic device comprises a strip-shaped stretchable base material composed of a winding portion separated into two forks, a fastener fixed to the proximal end of the stretchable base material, and the two winding portions. It is characterized in that it is composed of electrodes of non-metallic conductive material mounted in the plane.

In the conductor of the low-frequency therapeutic device having such a configuration, the fastener is fixed to the base end of the strip-shaped extensible base material having a constant width, and the strip-shaped base material is elongated in the width center. A split line is inserted in the direction to form a forked shape, and this forked portion is used as a winding piece (winding portion). Then, a sheet-like electrode made of a conductive rubber material or the like is attached to each of the two separated winding portions. When using, place the respective electrodes in contact with the affected area, insert the tip of the winding part into the fastener in this state, fold back the insertion end of the winding part, and engage the engaging means (on the winding part). The winding state is fixed by the provided engaging means). Therefore, even in an affected part such as an arm where the diameter of the upper part and the thickness of the lower part are different from each other, the electrode can be easily attached to the curved surface in a tangential manner. Moreover, since the electrodes are made of conductive rubber, there is no need to wet them with water during use, and it is not necessary to replace the mounting members depending on the frequency of use.

[0008]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a concrete embodiment of a conductor of a low frequency treatment device according to the present invention.

The conductor of the low frequency treatment device is a strip-shaped stretchable base material 1 composed of winding parts 11 and 12 separated into two forks, and a fastener 3 fixed to the base end of the stretchable base material 1. , Electrodes 2 and 2 made of a non-metallic conductive material, which are mounted on the surfaces of the two winding portions 11 and 12, respectively. The strip-shaped stretchable base material 1 is formed into a strip shape having a constant width length, for example, by using urethane foam, etc., and a split line (cutting line) is inserted in the longitudinal direction at the center of the width to form a bifurcated portion. Are winding parts (winding pieces) 11 and 12. A buckle-shaped fastener 3 is attached to the base end of the belt-shaped stretchable base material 1.

The electrodes 2 and 2 of the non-metallic conductive material are electrodes formed of, for example, conductive silicone rubber or conductive elastomer, and are formed in a sheet shape having a constant width and length. The electrodes 2 and 2 are attached within the surfaces of the two winding portions 11 and 12, respectively. That is, one end of the electrode 2 is located on the side of the fastener 3, and this one end is fixedly attached to the winding portions 11 and 12. Also, one end of a cord 4 is connected to each of the electrodes 2 and 2, and the other end of the pulled-out cord 4 is connected to the main body of the low frequency treatment device. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the winding portions 11 and 12 (the surface opposite to the electrode 2 attachment surface), the engagement receiving portion 14 made of a loop group and the engagement portion 15 made of a hook piece group are provided. Is installed.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the attachment structure of the electrode 2 attached to the stretchable base material 1. In the previous embodiment, an example was shown in which only one end of the electrode 2 was fixed to the base material 1 and the other end was a free end, but in this embodiment, the other end side of the base material 1 (the side opposite to the fastener 3) ) Is formed with a bag portion 16 into which the other end of the electrode 2 is fitted, and the other end of the electrode 2 having one end fixed is fitted into the bag portion 16 so that a part of the electrode 2 is wound from the winding portions 11 and 12. Disadvantages such as protruding outside are eliminated.

When the affected part is treated by the conductor of the low frequency treatment device having such a configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS. Are brought into contact with each other, and in this state, the tips of the winding portions 11 and 12 are inserted into the fasteners 3, the insertion tips of the winding portions 11 and 12 are folded back, and the engaging receiving portion 14 and the engaging portion 15 facing each other are formed. The engaged state is fixed by engaging with. Therefore, even in the affected part such as the arm A where the diameter of the upper part and the thickness of the lower part are different, the wound condition of the two wound parts 11 and 12 causes The electrodes 2 and 2 can be easily attached to the contact surface. Moreover, since the electrode 2 is made of conductive rubber, it is not necessary to wet it with water during use, and it is not necessary to replace the mounting member depending on the frequency of use.

[0013]

[Effect of the device]

 According to the present invention, as described above, the fastener is fixed to the base end of the strip-shaped elastic base material composed of the winding parts separated into two forks, and the non-gold attribute conductive materials are respectively formed in the planes of the two winding parts. Since the electrode of the material is attached, the electrode can be attached to the affected area having the curved surface extremely easily and properly. Also, since the electrodes are made of sheet-shaped conductive rubber, etc., there is no need to wet them with water as in the past, and there is no need to replace the mounting members depending on the frequency of use. Has excellent effect achieved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a conductor of an example low frequency treatment device.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a conductor of an example low frequency treatment device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the conductor of the low frequency treatment device of the embodiment is worn on the arm.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the conductor of the low frequency treatment device of the embodiment is worn on the arm.

FIG. 5 is a main part plan view showing another example of attachment of electrodes to a stretchable base material.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a wet type conductor of a conventional low frequency treatment device.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of a wet conductor.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an adhesive gel conductor of a conventional low frequency treatment device.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a usage state of the adhesive gel conductor.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Stretchable base material 2 Electrode 3 Fastener 11 Winding part 12 Winding part

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Creator Masatsugu Hirano 17 Chudoji Minami-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City Science Center Building Inside the Omron Life Science Research Institute

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A strip-shaped stretchable base material composed of a winding portion separated into two forks, a fastener fixed to the base end of the stretchable base material, and in each of the planes of the two winding portions. A conductor for a low frequency therapy device, comprising a non-metallic conductive material electrode attached.