JPH09271518A - Apparatus of water detection system low frequency therapy - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus of water detection system low frequency therapy easy to control a water receptacle. SOLUTION: A low frequency therapy apparatus 3 having a sucking conductor 1 and suction pump 2 is provided with a water receptacle 4 to receive water sucked by the suction pump 2, a detector 5 to detect a water amount in the water receptacle 4 and a controller 6 for receiving the detected signal and operating in response to the detected value. The controller 6 has a breaking means 17 for intercepting the restarting signal of the low frequency therapy apparatus 3 and an informing means 18 to generate an informing signal upon receiving a signal from the detector 5.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water detection type low frequency treatment device for adsorbing a suction conductor to a human body epidermis for low frequency electrification treatment.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional technique is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-31754, which discloses a cup, a conductor, a flexible body filled in the cup, a vacuum pump,
A device including an electric stimulation generator and the like is disclosed.

[0003]

The above-mentioned conventional apparatus does not disclose a water container for storing water discharged from the vacuum pump. In general, a flexible body is made to contain water in advance, and electric power supplied from an electric stimulation generator is applied to the human body via the flexible body before use.

When energization is started, the cup adsorbed on the human body contracts due to the suction force, the water contained in the flexible body is pushed out, and the water is sucked into the vacuum pump and reaches the main unit. This water was stored in a water container set in the main equipment and was appropriately discarded. In the prior art, it is troublesome to check the water container for fullness, and there is a drawback in that the fullness of the water container is not noticed and water is overflowed to wet the equipment and cause rust, cause of electric leakage, and wet the floor.

An object of the present invention is to provide a water detection type low frequency treatment device which can easily manage a water container.

[0006]

That is, according to the present invention, in a low frequency treatment device (3) having an adsorption conductor (1) and a suction pump (2), water for receiving water sucked by the suction pump (2). A water detection type low equipped with a container (4), a detector (5) for detecting the amount of water in the water container (4), and a controller (6) which operates in response to a detected value by obtaining a detected signal. It is a frequency treatment device. The controller (6) has a shutoff means (17) for shutting off the restart signal of the low frequency treatment device (3) when a signal from the detector (5) is obtained. Also, the controller (6)
Has an annunciator (18) that generates an annunciation signal when a signal from the detector (5) is obtained. Alternatively, the water discharged from the suction pump (2) is received by the water container (4) after being received by the auxiliary container (31), and the auxiliary container (31)
A solenoid valve (32) for opening and closing the water passage is provided in the water passage of the water container (4) and the controller (6) is a detector (5).
The electromagnetic valve (32) is configured to be closed when a signal from is obtained, and the water discharged from the suction pump (2) is temporarily stored in the auxiliary container (31). When a plurality of water containers (4) are set and one water container (4a) becomes full, the water discharged from the suction pump (2) is discharged from one water container (4a) to the other water container (4b). ) Is provided with a water channel switching means (33), and a controller (6)
Is configured to activate the waterway switching means (33) upon receiving a signal from the detector (5), the suction pump (2)
The water discharged from the device is sequentially switched to and received by a plurality of water containers (4) so that the low frequency treatment device (3) can be continuously used.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The air inside an adsorption conductor 1 is sucked by a suction pump 2, the adsorption conductor 1 is attached to a human body, and a low-frequency current is passed. The suction pump 2 sucks the air in the adsorption conductor 1 and also sucks the water in the adsorption conductor 1. The water container 4 receives the water sucked by the suction pump 2. The detector 5 detects the amount of water in the water container 4. The controller 6 obtains the signal output from the detector 5 and operates according to the signal value.

When the shutoff means 17 of the controller 6 receives the signal from the detector 5, it shuts off the restart signal of the low frequency treatment device 3. The notification device 18 of the controller 6 generates a notification signal when the signal from the detector 5 is obtained.

The auxiliary container 31 once receives the water discharged from the suction pump 2 and then causes the water to flow out to the water container 4. The electromagnetic valve 32 opens and closes the water passage between the auxiliary container 31 and the water container 4. When the controller 6 receives the signal from the detector 5, the controller 6 closes the electromagnetic valve 32 and temporarily stores the water discharged from the suction pump 2 in the auxiliary container 31.

A plurality of water containers 4 are set. The water discharged from the suction pump 2 is put in the one water container 4a, and when the one water container 4a becomes full, the water channel switching means 33 switches the water channel of this water to the empty other water container 4b. When the controller 6 receives the signal from the detector 5, the controller 6 operates the water channel switching means 33. The water discharged from the suction pump 2 is sequentially switched to and received by a plurality of water containers 4, and the low frequency treatment device 3 is continuously used.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a low frequency treatment device 3 having an adsorption conductor 1 and a suction pump 2, and a water container 4 for receiving water sucked by the suction pump 2. A detector 5 that detects the amount of water in the water container 4 and a controller 6 that obtains a detected signal and performs a predetermined operation corresponding to the detected value.

The low frequency treatment device 3 is a device for supplying a low frequency current or an interference current to the human body. That is, low frequency energization, bipolar energization, interference current type low frequency treatment using two or four, etc. are performed. The adsorption conductor 1 includes a cup 7 and an electrode 8.
And sponge 9. The suction pump 2 sucks the air in the cup 7, but also sucks the water contained in the sponge 9.

The water container 4 is a container which has an opening on the upper surface and is housed in the main body box 10 so that it can be freely taken in and out from the outlet 11 of the main body box 10. The detector 5 is a weight detector 13 that operates when the weight of the water container 4 increases and reaches a predetermined value,
Specifically, the spring 14 that supports the water container 4 and the water container 4
The limit switch 15 is operated by lowering.

When the controller 6 receives a signal indicating full water from the detector 5, the controller 6 prevents the electric circuit 16 from restarting.
7, and further has an annunciator 18 for generating an announcing signal when a signal concerning full water from the detector 5 is obtained.

The electric circuit 16 shown in FIG. 1 includes an output circuit 19 which serves as a power supply for the energizing current, and a left end detecting circuit 21 for detecting that the knob of the output volume 20 for adjusting the energizing current is at the left end, that is, the zero position. , A treatment timer 22 for operating the output circuit 19 for a predetermined time, and a left end detection circuit 21.
And the interrupting means 17 in the line connecting the treatment timer 22 and interrupting conduction.

The notification device 18 has a voice notification device 23 for making a sound notification, a sound notification device 24 for making a sound notification, and an optical notification device 25 for making a light notification. In FIG. 1, 26 is a pump switch,
In FIG. 2, 27 is a hose, 28 is a conductive wire, 29 is a light emitting device that embodies the optical alarm 25, 30 is a speaker for generating voice and sound, and 35 is for connecting a plurality of adsorption conductors 1. The branching container 36 is a reset switch that resets the controller 6.

In the use of the first embodiment, first, the sponge 9 is impregnated with water to set the adsorption conductor 1 and then the suction pump 2 is operated to apply a negative pressure to the cup 7 to make the adsorption conductor 1 Apply to the human body to adsorb. Next, the output volume 20
After returning to the zero position, the treatment timer 22 is turned to start energization.

When the treatment timer 22 is rotated, if the left end detection circuit 21 is operated in a predetermined manner, and the cutoff means 17 is inoperative and in a conducting state, the treatment timer 22 is activated and the output circuit 19 is activated to energize. Is performed. During the energization treatment, the suction pump 2 sucks the water contained in the sponge 9 together with the air and discharges it from the discharge port of the suction pump 2. The discharged water is stored in the water container 4.

When the water container 4 is filled with a predetermined amount of water, the weight detector 13 operates. That is, the spring 14 is pushed down by the weight of the water container 4 when the water container 4 is full,
Descends. The limit switch 15 operates due to this lowering. The limit switch 15 sends a signal to the controller 6.

When the controller 6 receives the signal from the limit switch 15, the controller 6 activates the breaking means 17 to activate the left end detection circuit 21.
Then, the circuit from the treatment timer 22 to the treatment timer 22 is cut off to bring it into a non-conducting state, and further, the alarm 18 is operated. Light emitting device 2 for displaying full water when the optical alarm 25 of the alarms 18 is activated
9 emits light, and when the sound alarm 24 is activated, the spicer 30 generates a buzzer sound or a melody sound, and when the voice alarm 23 is activated, a voice such as "please throw away water because it is full" is generated, and the user Inform the state of fullness.

When the cutoff means 17 is activated and the circuit is in a non-conducting state, or when the left end detection circuit 21 is not operating as prescribed, the treatment timer 22 does not start even if the treatment timer 22 is manually operated. , The output circuit 19 does not start.
Therefore, the output circuit does not start up when the treatment timer 22 is rotated in the next treatment.

When the water container 4 is full, the user takes out the water container 4 from the main body box 10, discards the accumulated water, returns it to a predetermined water container accommodating location again, and resets the controller 6. When the output volume 20 is set to zero and the treatment timer 22 is rotated, the output circuit 19 starts up, and then the output volume 20 is rotated to perform energization treatment with an appropriate output.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the auxiliary container 3 is provided between the suction pump 2 and the water container 4 in the first embodiment.
1 is additionally provided, the blocking means 17 is deleted, and the left end detection circuit 21 and the treatment timer 22 are short-circuited. That is, the water discharged from the suction pump 2 is received by the water container 4 after being received by the auxiliary container 31, and the solenoid valve 3 for opening and closing the water passage is provided between the auxiliary container 31 and the water container 4.
2 are provided.

The controller 6 is arranged to close the solenoid valve 32 upon receiving the signal from the detector 5. According to the second embodiment, when the water container 4 becomes full, the solenoid valve 32 is closed,
The water discharged from the suction pump 2 is temporarily stored in the auxiliary container 31, and the output circuit 19 can be continuously activated and used in the next treatment. Remove the full water container 4 and discard the water in the water container 4, and then
Return to the main body box 10 and reset the controller 6.

In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a water channel switching means 33 for accommodating a plurality of water containers 4 in the first embodiment and sequentially switching the water channels into the plurality of water containers 4 is provided.
Is provided. That is, a plurality of water containers 4 are set, and the water discharged from the suction pump 2 is stored in the one water container 4
A water channel switching means 33 is provided for switching the water from the one water container 4a to the empty other water container 4b when the water is filled with a. The switching means 33 is provided with a one-way switching solenoid valve 12a in a water passage leading to the one water container 4a and the other water container 4a.
The other switching solenoid valve 12b is provided in the water passage leading to b. When the controller 6 receives the signal from the detector 5, the controller 6 operates the water channel switching means 33.

According to the third embodiment, the water discharged from the suction pump 2 is sequentially switched to and received by the plurality of water containers 4,
The output circuit 19 can be continuously activated and used for the next treatment. The user takes out the water container 4a while the water is full and discards the water in the water container 4a,
Then, it is returned to the main body box 10.

Although not shown, in another embodiment related to the third embodiment, the water channel switching means 33 in the third embodiment is replaced with a container moving means. That is, a plurality of water containers 4 are set and are in a predetermined position for receiving water.
When the water is full, the water container 4a is attached to the outlet 1 of the body box 10.
There is provided a container moving means for moving the empty other water container 4b to the predetermined position while moving it to the position 1.

The controller 6 is arranged to activate the container moving means upon receipt of the signal from the detector 5. The water discharged from the suction pump 2 is sequentially replaced by a plurality of water containers 4 to receive the water, and the output circuit 19 can be continuously used in the next treatment.

In the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the weight detector 13 in the first embodiment is replaced with a water level detector 34 which operates when the water level of the water container 4 reaches a predetermined position. The water level detector 34 is implemented by an optical sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like. In the fourth embodiment, the water level is detected in a non-contact manner with the water container 4 and the full state is known, so there is no risk of failure such as malfunction of the weight detector 13 due to improper setting of the water container 4.

Although not shown, in another embodiment of the detector 5, a float switch or a float is put in the water container 4 to detect the water level by these members, and a portion supporting the water container 4. A pressure sensor is provided in the water container to detect the amount of water from the weight detected by the sensor, a water channel communicating with the water container 4 is provided, and a pressure sensor is provided in this water channel to detect the water amount from the water pressure known by the sensor, a water container There is a device in which a flow sensor for integrating the amount of water is provided in 4 to detect the amount of water.

[0031]

The present invention as set forth in claim 1 comprises a water container 4 for receiving water, a detector 5 for detecting the amount of water, and a controller 6 for causing a predetermined operation in response to the detected value. , The water container 4 is detected to be full, and the signal is sent to the next low frequency treatment device 3
This is convenient because the treatment device 3 becomes inactive during use, and it is unnecessary to inspect whether or not the water container 4 is filled with water, and it is possible to avoid overflow and handle easily.

Since the controller 6 of the present invention according to claim 2 has the shut-off means 17 for shutting off the restart signal of the low-frequency treatment device 3 when the signal from the detector 5 is obtained, the water container 4 is filled with water. Then, when the low frequency treatment device 3 is used next time, the treatment device 3 becomes inactive, and the low frequency treatment device 3 cannot be restarted unless the water in the water container 4 is discarded.
Therefore, the water does not overflow from the water container 4, which is convenient.

The controller 6 according to the present invention as set forth in claim 3 has the alarm device 18 for generating an alarm signal when the signal from the detector 5 is received. Therefore, when the water container 4 becomes full,
Notification of light, sound, voice, etc. is made. The user does not need to inspect the water container 4 for full water again, which is convenient and easy to handle.

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 4, since the water discharged from the suction pump 2 is temporarily stored in the auxiliary container 31, when the water container 4 becomes full during treatment, the auxiliary Since it is automatically switched to the container 31 and only the notification is given so that the next treatment can be continuously performed,
It is convenient and easy to handle.

According to the present invention described in claim 5, the water discharged from the suction pump 2 is sequentially switched to and received by a plurality of water containers 4. Therefore, when the water container 4a becomes full. Since only the notification is given and the low frequency treatment device 3 is continuously operated and can be used next time, it is convenient and easy to handle.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the inside of the main body box in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the inside of a main body box in the second and fourth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing the inside of a main body box in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Adsorption conductor 2 Suction pump 3 Low frequency treatment device 4 Water container 4a One water container 4b Other water container 5 Detector 6 Controller 17 Blocking means 18 Alarm device 31 Auxiliary container 32 Solenoid valve 33 Water channel switching means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A low-frequency treatment device (3) having an adsorption conductor (1) and a suction pump (2), comprising a suction pump (2).
Water container (4) that receives the water sucked by the detector, a detector (5) that detects the amount of water in the water container (4), and a controller (6) that operates according to the detected value by obtaining the detected signal. A water-sensing low-frequency treatment device equipped with. 2. The controller (6) has a shut-off means (17) for shutting off the restart signal of the low-frequency treatment device (3) when the signal from the detector (5) is obtained. Item 1. A water detection type low frequency treatment device according to item 1. 3. The water detection type low frequency according to claim 1, wherein the controller (6) has an alarm (18) for generating an alarm signal when a signal from the detector (5) is obtained. Therapeutic device. 4. Water discharged from the suction pump (2),
A water container (4) receives the water in the auxiliary container (31), and a solenoid valve (32) for opening and closing the water passage is provided in the water passage of the auxiliary container (31) and the water container (4). The controller (6) is configured to close the solenoid valve (32) when a signal from the detector (5) is obtained, so that the water discharged from the suction pump (2) is temporarily stored in the auxiliary container (3).
The water detection type low frequency treatment device according to claim 3, wherein the water detection type low frequency treatment device is stored in 1). 5. A plurality of water containers (4) are set, and when one water container (4a) is filled with water, the water discharged from the suction pump (2) is discharged from the one water container (4a) to another empty water. Water channel switching means (3) for switching to the container (4b)
3) is provided, and the controller (6) is configured to operate the water channel switching means (33) when a signal from the detector (5) is obtained, so that the water discharged from the suction pump (2) is discharged to a plurality of positions. The low-frequency treatment device (3) can be continuously used by sequentially switching to and receiving the water container (4).
The water detection type low frequency treatment device described.