JPS6373952A - Power transmission for artificial organ - Google Patents

Power transmission for artificial organ

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JPS6373952A
JPS6373952A JP22054986A JP22054986A JPS6373952A JP S6373952 A JPS6373952 A JP S6373952A JP 22054986 A JP22054986 A JP 22054986A JP 22054986 A JP22054986 A JP 22054986A JP S6373952 A JPS6373952 A JP S6373952A
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artificial organ
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宇都宮 敏男
邦男 粟津
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Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
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(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。
(57) [Abstract] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

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【発明の詳細な説明】 〔産業上の利用分野〕 本発明は、体内に埋め込められた人工臓器に動力を伝達
するために用いられる装置に関するものである。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a device used to transmit power to an artificial organ implanted within the body.

〔従来の技術〕[Conventional technology]

体内に埋め込まれる人工心臓などの人工臓器は、例えば
血液ポンプ等を駆動するために動力エネルギーを必要と
するが、動力エネルギーの伝達は一般に経皮的に行なわ
れる。従来は、かかる伝達手段として、加圧空気を供給
するチューブや電力を供給するコードを直接皮膚に貫通
させていた。
Artificial organs such as artificial hearts that are implanted in the body require power energy to drive, for example, blood pumps, and the power energy is generally transmitted transcutaneously. Conventionally, as such a transmission means, a tube for supplying pressurized air or a cord for supplying electric power has been directly penetrated into the skin.

また、チューブやコードを皮膚に貫通させない動力伝達
手段として、体外に有芯一次コイルを設置し、皮下に有
芯二次コイルを埋め込み、一次コイルと二次コイルの電
磁誘導を利用する方法が提案されている(「人工臓器」
15巻2号1.1986年、692−694頁)。
In addition, as a power transmission method that does not allow tubes or cords to penetrate the skin, a method has been proposed in which a cored primary coil is installed outside the body, a cored secondary coil is implanted under the skin, and electromagnetic induction between the primary and secondary coils is used. (“artificial organs”)
15, No. 2, 1.1986, pp. 692-694).

〔発明が解決しようとする問題点9 体外から皮膚を貫通したチューブやコードを用いて体内
の人工臓器へ動力を供給する従来の装置は、応々にして
、チーーブや皮膚貫通部分から細菌やウィルス等による
感染を起す危険性があった。
[Problem to be solved by the invention 9] Conventional devices that supply power to artificial organs inside the body using tubes or cords that penetrate the skin from outside the body have the tendency to release bacteria and viruses from the tube or the skin-penetrating part. There was a risk of infection due to etc.

電磁誘導を利用した装置は、上記従来の装置の様な細菌
やウィルス等による感染の危険性は少ないものの、一次
側コイルで熱が発生して、その熱が皮膚へ伝達され、皮
膚火傷を起こす危険性があった。例えば、直径47mm
、厚さ5 mmのリング状フェライトコアに同心円状に
0.8 mmのホルマル線を40回巻いた一次側コイル
は、周波数10kHz〜300kHz、電源電圧40V
で課電した場合、47°Cまでの温度上昇が認められた
Devices that use electromagnetic induction have less risk of infection from bacteria and viruses than the conventional devices mentioned above, but they do generate heat in the primary coil, which is transmitted to the skin and can cause skin burns. There was a risk. For example, diameter 47mm
The primary coil has a 0.8 mm formal wire wound 40 times concentrically around a 5 mm thick ring-shaped ferrite core, and has a frequency of 10 kHz to 300 kHz and a power supply voltage of 40 V.
When electricity was applied at

電磁誘導を利用した装置においては、電磁誘導の効率を
上げるために、周波数、電源電流、コイル、負荷等をす
べて適化する必要があるが、温度上昇からの制約により
、コイルの設計上、また電源などの使用条件を選択する
上で、制限を受けていた。
In devices that use electromagnetic induction, it is necessary to optimize the frequency, power supply current, coil, load, etc. in order to increase the efficiency of electromagnetic induction, but due to constraints from temperature rise, there are There were restrictions on selecting usage conditions such as power supply.

〔問題点を解決するための手段及び作用〕本発明は、細
菌等の感染がなく、しかも一次コイルの発熱による皮膚
火傷の危険が少ない人工臓器用動力伝達装置を提供する
ものであって、その要旨とするところは、体内に埋め込
まれ導線を介して人工臓器または蓄電器に接続されるべ
き渦状二次コイルと、該二次コイルに同心に対峙する渦
状一次コイルからなる人工臓器用動力伝達装置にふ・い
て、前記二次コイルが生体適合性材料により被覆され、
前記一次コイルの二次コイルに対峙する側に断熱板を設
けたことを特徴とする人工臓器用動力伝達装置にある。
[Means and effects for solving the problems] The present invention provides a power transmission device for an artificial organ that is free from bacterial infection and has less risk of skin burns due to heat generated by the primary coil. The gist is that the power transmission device for artificial organs consists of a spiral secondary coil that is implanted in the body and connected to an artificial organ or a power storage device via a conductive wire, and a spiral primary coil that faces the secondary coil concentrically. and the secondary coil is coated with a biocompatible material;
The power transmission device for an artificial organ is characterized in that a heat insulating plate is provided on the side of the primary coil facing the secondary coil.

本発明の人工臓器用動力伝達装置を図面に従い説明する
The power transmission device for an artificial organ of the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

第1図は、本発明の装置を体に装着した状態を示す縦断
面図で、第2図は第1図の正面図である。
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the device of the present invention worn on the body, and FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1.

第1図において、人体1の内部に埋め込められた人工臓
器2は、導線4によって、皮膚3の下に埋設された二次
コイル5に接続でれる。
In FIG. 1, an artificial organ 2 implanted inside a human body 1 is connected by a conductive wire 4 to a secondary coil 5 buried under the skin 3. In FIG.

二次コイル5は、絶縁被覆導体を多数回捲回して、その
周囲を生体組織と適合性の高い材料(生体適合性材料)
9によって被覆されたものである。
The secondary coil 5 is made by winding an insulated conductor many times and surrounding it with a material that is highly compatible with living tissue (biocompatible material).
9.

生体適合性材料として、ポリウレタンゴムまたは樹脂、
ブチルゴム、フッ素系ゴムまた樹脂、シリコーンなどが
用いられる。
As a biocompatible material, polyurethane rubber or resin,
Butyl rubber, fluorine rubber, resin, silicone, etc. are used.

二次コイル5と共軸に配置される一次コイル6は、体外
交流電源8から交流電流が供給される。
The primary coil 6 arranged coaxially with the secondary coil 5 is supplied with alternating current from an extracorporeal alternating current power source 8 .

一次コイル6の二次コイル5と対峙する側には断熱板7
が設けられている。
A heat insulating plate 7 is provided on the side of the primary coil 6 facing the secondary coil 5.
is provided.

断熱板として、例えば発泡スチロールなどの多孔性材料
や不織布などを用いることができる。
As the heat insulating board, for example, a porous material such as expanded polystyrene, a nonwoven fabric, or the like can be used.

本発明においては更に、断熱板として断熱材層9と断熱
材層の皮膚に接触する側に設けた通気層10からなるも
のを用いると以下の点て好ましい。
In the present invention, it is further preferable to use a heat insulating board consisting of a heat insulating layer 9 and a ventilation layer 10 provided on the side of the heat insulating material that contacts the skin for the following reasons.

すなわち、発泡スチロールなど独立気泡を含む材料から
なる断熱材は、一次コイルから発生する熱を皮膚側へ伝
達するのを防ぐ、一方1、皮膚からの熱の伝達をも防ぐ
。しかし通気層を設けると、その部分における皮膚から
の熱放散や発汗を防げないようにすることができる。
That is, a heat insulating material made of a material containing closed cells, such as Styrofoam, prevents heat generated from the primary coil from being transferred to the skin, while also preventing heat transfer from the skin. However, by providing a breathable layer, it is possible to prevent heat dissipation from the skin and sweating in that area.

従って、いわゆる「むれ」を防止でき、あせもなどの皮
膚炎を予防することができ・、長期間の使用にも不快を
感じることはない。通気層としてガーゼなどの繊維質材
を用いれば、汗を吸収することができ、繊維の間隙を通
して熱の放散ができる。
Therefore, so-called "stuffiness" can be prevented, dermatitis such as heat rash can be prevented, and there is no discomfort even when used for a long period of time. If a fibrous material such as gauze is used as the ventilation layer, sweat can be absorbed and heat can be dissipated through the gaps between the fibers.

また、断熱材層と脱着が可能であれば、通気層の交換に
よって通気層を常に清潔に保つことができる。脱着は、
一部に粘着剤を設けたり、ホックを用いることにより可
能である。
Furthermore, if the heat insulating material layer is removable, the ventilation layer can be kept clean at all times by replacing it. For attachment and detachment,
This can be done by applying an adhesive to a part or using a hook.

皮膚を介して互に同軸に対峙する一次コイルと二次コイ
ルは、一次コイルに交流電流が供給されると、電磁的に
結合され、体外電源8の電気エネルギーが一次コイル6
から二次コイル5に伝達され、それから人工臓器または
人工臓器に接続される蓄電器に所望の電気エネルギーが
供給される。
The primary coil and the secondary coil, which face each other coaxially through the skin, are electromagnetically coupled when an alternating current is supplied to the primary coil, and the electric energy of the external power source 8 is transferred to the primary coil 6.
from there to the secondary coil 5, which then supplies the desired electrical energy to the artificial organ or a capacitor connected to the artificial organ.

上記溝造の本発明の人工臓器用動力伝達装置は、一次コ
イルの発生熱の皮膚への伝達を防ぐことができるから、
皮膚火傷の危険性が殆どなく、従って、一次コイルの温
度上昇に対する大きな制約がなくなり、コイルを設計す
る(コイル寸法、コイル導体の巻数など)上で、また、
交流電流(周波数、電流、電圧)を供給する上で、温度
上昇からの規制がなくなる。
The power transmission device for artificial organs of the present invention by Mizozo can prevent the heat generated by the primary coil from being transmitted to the skin;
There is almost no risk of skin burns, and therefore there are no major constraints on the temperature rise of the primary coil, making it easier to design the coil (coil dimensions, number of turns of the coil conductor, etc.) and
There are no restrictions on temperature rise when supplying alternating current (frequency, current, voltage).

〔実施例〕〔Example〕

使用した二次コイルは、リンツ線を12回巻き、その上
に生体適合性ウレタンを被覆した外径70mm、内径4
0mmのコイルで、人工臓器として負荷lOΩのモータ
ーと導体を介して接続されている。
The secondary coil used was a Lindt wire wound 12 times and coated with biocompatible urethane, with an outer diameter of 70 mm and an inner diameter of 4 mm.
It is a 0mm coil and is connected to a motor with a load of 10Ω as an artificial organ via a conductor.

上記二次コイルは12Ωの負荷に12V1即ち12Wが
供給されるように最適設計されたものである。
The secondary coil is optimally designed to supply 12V1, or 12W, to a 12Ω load.

一次コイルは、電源のインピーダンス50Ωに整合する
ように120巻のコイルと、そのコイルの皮膚と接する
側即ち二次コイルに対峙する側に設けた厚さ3 mmの
発泡スチロールの断熱板からなる。
The primary coil consisted of a 120-turn coil to match the impedance of the power supply of 50Ω, and a 3 mm thick Styrofoam heat insulating plate provided on the side of the coil in contact with the skin, that is, on the side facing the secondary coil.

一次コイルに供給する電流は、周波数が生体インピーダ
ンスの周波数特性、電波障害などを考慮して、約100
kHzである。
The frequency of the current supplied to the primary coil is approximately 100%, taking into consideration the frequency characteristics of bioimpedance, radio wave interference, etc.
It is kHz.

以上の一次コイルと二次コイルは、形状とコイル間の相
対関係から自己及び相互インダクタンスを計算し更に生
体組織の誘電率及び誘電正接を考慮して電力伝送効率を
評価し、また、コイル近傍の電磁界について計算機シュ
ミレーションした上で、熱損失等を算出して得られた、
最適設計にテ基づいたものである。
For the above primary coil and secondary coil, self and mutual inductances are calculated from the relative relationship between the coils and the shape, and the power transmission efficiency is evaluated by considering the permittivity and dielectric loss tangent of the living tissue. It was obtained by calculating heat loss, etc. after performing a computer simulation of the electromagnetic field.
It is based on optimal design.

以上、一次コイルの温度上昇を最適設計を行う場合の制
約条件しなくてもよい。
As described above, the temperature rise of the primary coil does not have to be a constraint when performing optimal design.

上記電流を供給したときの一次コイルの温度上昇は約4
5℃であったが、断熱板の皮膚と接する面は室温(25
℃)と殆ど同じであった。
The temperature rise in the primary coil when the above current is supplied is approximately 4
The temperature was 5℃, but the surface of the insulation plate in contact with the skin was at room temperature (25℃).
℃) was almost the same.

断熱板として3印厚の発泡スチロールの断熱材層と4枚
重ねのカーゼの通気層とからなるものを使用しても、通
気層の温度は室温と同じであった。
Even when a heat insulating board consisting of a 3-mark thick Styrofoam heat insulating layer and a 4-ply case ventilation layer was used, the temperature of the vent layer remained the same as room temperature.

〔発明の効果〕〔Effect of the invention〕

本発明の人工臓器用動力伝達装置によれば、一次コイル
と二次コイルとの電磁誘導によって電気エネルギーが体
外から体内へ伝達されるので、二次コイルを皮膚下に埋
め込み、皮膚を完全に封じた状態で使用できる。従って
従来の様に電線やチューブを皮膚に貫通する必要がない
ので、細菌、ウィルス等による感染症を起こすことがな
い。また、一次コイルには断熱板が設けられているから
、一次コイルから発生する熱の皮膚への伝達を防ぐこと
ができるので皮膚火傷を生ずる恐れがない。
According to the power transmission device for artificial organs of the present invention, electrical energy is transmitted from outside the body into the body by electromagnetic induction between the primary coil and the secondary coil, so the secondary coil is embedded under the skin and the skin is completely sealed. It can be used in the same condition. Therefore, there is no need to penetrate the skin with electric wires or tubes as in the conventional case, so there is no possibility of infection caused by bacteria, viruses, etc. Further, since the primary coil is provided with a heat insulating plate, it is possible to prevent heat generated from the primary coil from being transmitted to the skin, so there is no risk of skin burns.

更に、断熱板が断熱材層と通気層からなっている場合は
、コイルからの熱の伝達は防止される力ζ皮膚からの体
温による熱と汗の外への放散は防げられないので、一次
コイルの皮膚への装着も、長期間使用しても体温の蓄熱
や汗などによって不快にならず、あせも等の皮膚炎を起
こすことがない。
Furthermore, if the heat insulating board consists of a heat insulating material layer and a ventilation layer, the transfer of heat from the coil will be prevented, but the dissipation of heat and sweat from body temperature from the skin to the outside will not be prevented. Even when the coil is attached to the skin for a long period of time, it does not become uncomfortable due to body heat accumulation or sweat, and does not cause dermatitis such as heat rash.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図は、本発明の人工臓器用動力伝達装置を人体に装
着した状態を示す断面図、第2図は第1図の正面図であ
る。 1・・・人体、2・・・人工臓器、3・・・皮膚、4・
・・導線、5・・・二次コイル、6・・・一次コイル、
7・・・断熱板、8・・・電源、9・・・生体適合性ウ
レタン、10・・・断熱材層、]l・・・通気層。 第2図
FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a state in which the power transmission device for an artificial organ of the present invention is attached to a human body, and FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1. 1...Human body, 2...Artificial organ, 3...Skin, 4...
...Conductor wire, 5...Secondary coil, 6...Primary coil,
7... Heat insulating board, 8... Power source, 9... Biocompatible urethane, 10... Heat insulating material layer, ] l... Ventilation layer. Figure 2

Claims (4)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] (1) 体内に埋め込まれ導線を介して人工臓器または
蓄電器に接続されるべき渦状二次コイルと、該二次コイ
ルに同心に対峙する渦状一次コイルからなる人工臓器用
動力伝達装置において、前記二次コイルが生体適合性材
料により被覆され、前記一次コイルの二次コイルに対峙
する側に断熱板を設けたことを特徴とする人工臓器用動
力伝達装置。
(1) A power transmission device for an artificial organ comprising a spiral secondary coil that is implanted in the body and is to be connected to an artificial organ or a power storage device via a conductive wire, and a spiral primary coil that faces the secondary coil concentrically. A power transmission device for an artificial organ, characterized in that a secondary coil is covered with a biocompatible material, and a heat insulating plate is provided on a side of the primary coil facing the secondary coil.
(2) 断熱板が、断熱材層と該断熱材層の皮膚接触側
に設けた通気層からなる特許請求の範囲第(1)項記載
の人工臓器用動力伝達装置。
(2) The power transmission device for an artificial organ according to claim (1), wherein the heat insulating plate comprises a heat insulating layer and a ventilation layer provided on the skin contact side of the heat insulating layer.
(3) 通気層が、繊維質材からなる特許請求の範囲第
(2)項記載の人工臓器用動力伝達装置。
(3) The power transmission device for an artificial organ according to claim (2), wherein the ventilation layer is made of a fibrous material.
(4) 通気層が、断熱材層との接触面において着脱可
能である特許請求の範囲第(2)項または第(3)項記
載の人工臓器用動力伝達装置。
(4) The power transmission device for an artificial organ according to claim (2) or (3), wherein the ventilation layer is removable at the contact surface with the heat insulating layer.
JP22054986A 1986-09-18 1986-09-18 Power transmission for artificial organ Pending JPS6373952A (en)

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