KR100466706B1 - Cone for Exercising Pelvic Floor Muscle And Nerve - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pelvic floor muscle exercise device, the pelvic floor muscle exercise device according to the present invention is inserted into the vagina to induce movement of the pelvic floor muscles; And a controller coupled with the cone to provide control information for controlling the operation of the cone, wherein the cone includes a stimulus signal generator for stimulating the pelvic floor muscles. According to the present invention, since the cone cone provides a stimulus signal to the pelvic floor muscles, even a person with abnormal pelvic nerves who cannot recognize that the cone cones fall down can effectively exercise the pelvic floor muscles, and the potential difference between the two metal bands in the vagina. By measuring the to generate a stimulus signal when the cone is located at the bottom, there is an advantage that can effectively induce the movement of the pelvic floor muscles.

Description

Pelvic floor muscle exercise device {Cone for Exercising Pelvic Floor Muscle And Nerve}

The present invention relates to a pelvic floor muscle exercise device, and more particularly, to a pelvic floor muscle exercise device for inducing movement of the pelvic floor muscle by a cone inserted into the vagina or anus.

1 is a diagram showing the neural structure of the human body associated with the pelvic nerve.

Medically, the pelvic muscles associated with the pelvic nerves are distributed around the urethra, vagina, and anus to serve as a functional gateway to the bladder and uterus. When the pelvic nerves and pelvic muscles are impaired due to excessive expansion of the vagina during childbirth, not only the vagina-related functions but also the urethra and vaginal anus, which are commonly controlled by the pelvic nerves and pelvic muscles, are also impaired. Symptoms include sexual dysfunction and constipation related to the anus.

In Figure 1, the nerves that transmit commands from the brain to the pelvic floor are called motor nerves, and the nerves transmitted from the pelvic floor to the brain are called sensory nerves.

Normally, signals transmitted from the cranial nerve are transmitted to the pelvic nerve through the puncture nerve, and the pelvic nerve controls the pelvic muscles to control the functions of the urethra, vagina and anus. On the contrary, when the pelvic muscles move, the pelvic nerve detects it and transmits a detection signal to the cranial nerve through the sacral nerve, and the cranial nerve transmits a signal to the pelvic floor through the salivary nerve.

However, if one of the above-described paths to the disorder is unable to perform the body's organic functions, such disorders cause symptoms such as incontinence, insensitivity, constipation.

Drug therapies, surgical therapies, and functional therapies are used to treat such conditions as incontinence, insensitivity, constipation, and the like. Drug therapy and surgical therapy are commonly used because of the many risks of side effects and recurrence. Functional therapy is recommended as a first-line therapy by the US Department of Health and Human Services, as it can be used for both treatment and prevention.

Functional therapy includes pelvic muscle movement by cone cone, nerve regeneration and muscle strengthening by electrical stimulation, biofeedback pelvic muscle movement by EMG (Electromyograph), and the like.

2 shows an example of a conical cone used in functional therapy.

Pelvic muscle exercise method using a cone cone is to insert the cone cone shown in Figure 2 into the vagina or anus, and when it rises to force the pelvic muscles to prevent the cone cone from being pushed out of the vagina or anus.

When a cone is inserted into the vagina or anus, standing up and moving around, the cone inserted in the vagina or anus is pushed down by gravity due to body structure. When the pelvic nerve detects this and gives power to the pelvic muscles, the cone is conical, so it is pushed back into the vagina or anus, where the movement takes place.

In order for the above pelvic muscle exercise method to be effective, the pelvic nerve should detect that the cone is inserted into the vagina or anus. However, more people are abnormal than those with normal pelvic nerves, and if the pelvic nerves are abnormal, it is impossible to detect the cone cone going down. Also, even if the pelvic nerves are normal, many people do not know where the pelvic nerves are, and many do not even know where to give strength.

Therefore, in the conventional pelvic muscle exercise method using a cone cone, the pelvic nerve did not recognize the cone cone in many cases and did not have an effect.

In the present invention, to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, to propose a pelvic floor muscle exercise device for generating a stimulus so that the pelvic floor muscles can recognize the cone cone.

Still another object of the present invention is to propose a pelvic floor muscle exercise device for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscles by mechanical vibration.

It is still another object of the present invention to propose a pelvic floor muscle exercise device that induces pelvic floor muscle exercise by electrical stimulation.

It is still another object of the present invention to propose a pelvic floor muscle exercise device that can generate a stimulus when the cone is positioned in the lower part of the vagina or anus by sensing the position in the vagina or anus of the cone.

1 is a diagram showing the neural structure of the human body associated with the pelvic nerve,

2 shows an example of a conical cone used in functional therapy;

3 is a view showing an example in which the pelvic floor muscle exercise device is inserted into the vagina or anus to operate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4a is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the pelvic floor muscle exercise device according to an embodiment of the present invention,

Figure 4b is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the pelvic floor muscle exercise apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a view showing a detailed configuration of the conical cone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view showing an example of a control pulse generated by the control pulse generator,

7 is a view showing an example in which a switching element of a cone cone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is implemented with a transistor,

8 is a view showing a detailed configuration of a conical cone according to another embodiment of the present invention,

9 is a view showing a detailed configuration of the conical cone according to another embodiment of the present invention,

10 is a view showing a detailed configuration of a comparator and a reference voltage generator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

11A and 11B are diagrams each showing an example of an external configuration of a conical cone inducing movement of the pelvic floor muscle by electric stimulation;

12A and 12B show an external configuration of a controller according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, the pelvic floor muscle exercise device is inserted into the vagina to induce the movement of the pelvic floor muscles; And a controller coupled to the cone to provide control information for controlling the operation of the cone, wherein the cone generates and outputs at least one of a mechanical vibration stimulus signal and an electrical stimulus signal; And two or more electrical stimulation inputs provided outside of the cone to apply the electrical stimulation signal to the pelvic floor. When the cone is detected to be a predetermined lower point in the vagina, the stimulation signal generator Generates and outputs a stimulus for inducing a movement of the pelvic floor muscle to move the cone to a predetermined upper point in the vagina, wherein the position of the cone is sensed using the potential difference between the electrical stimulation inputs. A pelvic floor muscle exercise device is provided.

At least one of the cone and the controller comprises: a control pulse generator for providing a control pulse signal for controlling the operation of the stimulus signal generator; A battery supplying power to the control pulse generator and the stimulus signal generator; And a switching element connecting the stimulus signal generator to the battery according to the control pulse signal.

The differential amplifier outputs a determination voltage value corresponding to a difference of voltages input through the plurality of electrical stimulation inputs by the interrogation surface voltage, wherein the determination voltage value is larger as the distance from the upper point increases. Displayed; A reference voltage generator for outputting a reference voltage value corresponding to the determined voltage value when the cone is located at the lower point; A comparator outputting a stimulus generation signal when the determined voltage value is greater than or equal to the reference voltage value; And a logic circuit unit configured to determine whether the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal satisfy a predetermined stimulus generation condition, and if so, provide a stimulus generation control signal for stimulus generation and output to the stimulus signal generator. can do.

The controller and the cone may be coupled through a lead wire, and the controller may provide control information by wire through the lead wire. Of course, the controller and the cone can be coupled via a local area network, the controller can provide control information to the cone wirelessly, and the cone can include a wireless signal receiving circuit to receive the control information. have.

The stimulus signal generator may include a vibration motor coupled to the switching element to receive a voltage from the battery and generate a vibration signal according to the operation of the switching element.

The stimulus signal generator may include voltage amplification means coupled to the switching element to amplify a voltage supplied from the battery according to the operation of the switching element to provide an electrical stimulation signal to the electrical stimulation input unit.

The controller may include means for controlling a period of a pulse generated in the control pulse generator according to the input information input.

The controller may include a switch for providing a trigger signal instructing the control pulse generator to initiate output of the control pulse signal.

According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pelvic floor muscle exercise device is inserted into the vagina to induce the movement of the pelvic floor muscles; And a controller coupled to the cone to provide control information for controlling the operation of the cone, wherein the cone generates and outputs at least one of a magnetic vibration stimulus signal and an electrical stimulus signal. ; Two or more electrical stimulation inputs provided outside the cone to apply the electrical stimulation signal to the pelvic floor; A control pulse generator for providing a control pulse signal for controlling the operation of the stimulus signal generator; A battery supplying power to the control pulse generator and the stimulus signal generator; A switching element connecting the stimulus signal generator to the battery according to the control pulse signal; A differential amplifier for outputting a determination voltage value corresponding to a difference of voltages input through the plurality of electrical stimulation inputs by the interrogation surface voltage, wherein the determination voltage value is displayed as a larger value away from the upper point. ; A reference voltage generator for outputting a reference voltage value corresponding to the determined voltage value when the cone is located at the lower point; A comparator outputting a stimulus generation signal when the determined voltage value is greater than or equal to the reference voltage value; And a logic circuit unit configured to determine whether the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal satisfy a predetermined stimulus generation condition, and if so, provide a stimulus generation control signal for stimulus generation and output to the stimulus signal generator. And if the position of the cone is detected to be below a predetermined lower point in the vagina, the stimulus signal generator generates a stimulus for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscle to move the cone to a predetermined upper point in the vagina. There is provided a pelvic floor muscle exercise device characterized in that the output.

The stimulus signal generator may include a vibration motor for generating a vibration signal corresponding to the control pulse signal. In addition, the stimulus signal generator may provide an electrical stimulation signal corresponding to the control pulse signal to the pelvic floor muscles through the electrical stimulation input.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, it is inserted into the vagina to induce the movement of the pelvic floor muscles, and when located below the predetermined lower point in the vagina, it induces the movement of the pelvic floor muscles to a predetermined upper position in the vagina. A pelvic floor muscle exercise cone, comprising: a stimulus signal generator for generating and outputting at least one of a mechanical vibration stimulus signal and an electrical stimulation signal; Two or more electrical stimulation inputs provided outside the cone to apply the electrical stimulation signal to the pelvic floor; A control pulse generator for generating a control pulse signal such that the stimulus signal generator generates a stimulus signal according to a preset period; A battery supplying power to the control pulse generator and the stimulus signal generator; A switching element connecting the stimulus signal generator to the battery according to the control pulse signal; A differential amplifier for outputting a determination voltage value corresponding to a difference of voltages input through the plurality of electrical stimulation inputs by the interrogation surface voltage, wherein the determination voltage value is displayed as a larger value away from the upper point. ; A reference voltage generator for outputting a reference voltage value corresponding to the determined voltage value when the cone is located at the lower point; A comparator outputting a stimulus generation signal when the determined voltage value is greater than or equal to the reference voltage value; And a logic circuit that determines whether the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal satisfy a predetermined stimulus generation condition, and if so, provides a stimulus generation control signal for stimulus generation and output to the stimulus signal generator. And when the position of the cone is detected to be less than or equal to the lower point, the stimulus signal generator generates and outputs a stimulus for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscle to move the cone to a predetermined upper point in the vagina. A pelvic floor muscle exercise cone is provided.

The stimulus signal generator may include a vibration motor for generating a vibration signal corresponding to the control pulse signal.

The stimulus signal generator may provide an electrical stimulus signal corresponding to the control pulse signal to the pelvic floor muscles through the electrical stimulation input.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the pelvic floor muscle exercise apparatus of the present invention.

Figure 4a is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the pelvic floor muscle exercise device according to an embodiment of the present invention

As shown in FIG. 4A, a pelvic floor muscle exercise device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a controller 400, a lead wire 402, and a cone cone 404, and the cone cone 404 includes a stimulus signal generator ( 406).

In FIG. 4A, the controller 400 receives information about an operating condition of the conical cone 404 from the user and serves as a handle.

When the user pulls out the conical cone 404 inserted into the vagina or anus, the user can pull out the conical cone 404 by pulling the controller 400.

The user transmits a signal informing the operation of the cone cone 404 or a signal informing the operation of the stimulus signal generator 406 through the controller 400, the cone cone 404 in accordance with the signal transmitted from the controller 400 It works.

The controller 400 may be inserted into a pocket of a user and manufactured to be compact in order to simplify the operation.

Lead wire 402 serves to electrically connect controller 400 and conical cone 404. The signal transmitted from the controller 400 is transmitted to the conical cone 404 through the lead wire 402.

The stimulus signal generator 406 functions to generate a stimulus signal so that a user can sense the movement of the cone cone 404. As described above, since the sensory nerves of the pelvic floor muscles are not sensitive, effective movement of the pelvic floor muscles has not been achieved because the motion of the cone cone 404 is not detected.

Accordingly, in the present invention, the stimulus signal generator 406 is provided in the cone cone 404 so that the user can sense the movement of the cone cone 404 by the stimulus signal.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the stimulus signal generator 406 generates a vibration signal which is a mechanical stimulus signal to detect the movement of the cone cone. The vibration signal may be generated using an oscillator such as a general motor.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the stimulus signal generator 406 generates an electrical stimulus signal to detect the movement of the cone cone. The electrical stimulus signal may be delivered to the pelvic floor by applying a constant voltage to a conductor such as a metal strip and contacting it with the surface of the vagina or anus.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the stimulus signal generator 406 may generate a stimulus signal at predetermined time intervals. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the user can control the time interval of the stimulus signal. The period of the stimulus signal is set by the user using the controller 400, and the information set by the user is transmitted to the conical cone 404 through the lead wire 402.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the stimulus signal generator 406 generates a stimulus signal corresponding to its position in the vagina of the cone. As the pelvic floor muscles raise the movement of the cone cone 404 down by gravity, the stimulus signal generator 406 determines the position in the vagina of the cone cone so that the cone cone is located in the lower part of the vagina or anus. To generate a stimulus signal.

Figure 4b is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a pelvic floor muscle exercise apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4B, a pelvic floor muscle exercise device according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a controller 408 and a conical cone 412 wirelessly coupled to the controller 408.

4A illustrates a configuration in which the controller 400 and the conical cone 404 are wired together through the lead wire 402, while FIG. 4B illustrates that the controller 408 wirelessly controls the operation of the conical cone 412. The configuration is shown.

In FIG. 4B, the controller 408 wirelessly transmits information about operating conditions of the cone cone 412.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the conical cone 412 includes a wireless signal receiving circuit 414 for wirelessly transmitting information about operating conditions at the controller 408.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the controller 408 transmits the information on the operating conditions in the infrared, the wireless signal receiving circuit 414 is a circuit capable of receiving and decoding the infrared signal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the controller 408 transmits information on an operating condition using Bluetooth, and the radio signal receiving circuit 414 may be a Bluetooth chip for receiving a Bluetooth signal.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the controller 408 transmits information on an operating condition as an RF signal, and the wireless signal receiving circuit 414 may be an RF receiving circuit.

3 is a view showing an example in which the pelvic floor muscle exercise device is inserted into the vagina or anus to operate according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the cone cone 300 is inserted into the vagina, and the controller 302 is coupled to the cone cone 300 through the lead wire 304, and is used to pull out the inserted cone cone.

As shown in FIG. 3, the conical cone 300 induces pelvic floor muscle movement while moving between point A, which is the upper position of the vagina, and point B, which is the lower position of the vagina.

When the cone cone 300 is inserted into the vagina, the cone cone 300 descends by gravity, and the stimulus signal generator provided in the cone cone generates an electrical or mechanical stimulus signal.

The pelvic floor muscles stimulated by the stimulus signal is exercised, and by the movement of the pelvic floor muscles, the cone cone 300 repeatedly moves up to the B position to induce the movement of the pelvic floor muscles.

5 is a view showing a detailed configuration of the conical cone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, a conical cone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may include a vibrator 500, a switching element 502, a control pulse generator 504, and a rechargeable battery 506.

Figure 5 illustrates one embodiment of a device for inducing movement of the pelvic floor muscles by mechanical vibration.

In FIG. 5, the control pulse generator 504 functions to generate a pulse signal that controls the operation of the vibrator 500.

The control pulse generator 504 receives a trigger pulse and starts an operation due to a switch operation of the controller 400.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a control pulse generated by the control pulse generator.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control pulse may be a spherical pile in which the high level and the low level are repeated, and in the case of the high level, the control pulse instructs the operation of the vibrator 500, and in the case of the low level, the vibrator may stop the operation. To instruct. When the control pulse is at a high level, this is called a vibration period, and when the control pulse is at a low level, this is called an interval between vibrations.

A multi-vibrator may be used as the control pulse generator, in which case, the vibration period and the period between vibrations may be adjusted by the user. In this case, the controller 404 is provided with means for adjusting the pulse period of the control pulse generator. Alternatively, the period of vibration and the period between vibrations may be adjusted by converting the RC value of the circuit.

The switching element 502 functions to receive the control signal of the control pulse generator 504 and supply power to the vibrator in accordance with the control pulse signal.

The switching element 502 connects the rechargeable battery 506 and the vibrator 500 when the control pulse signal is at the high level. When the control pulse signal is low level, the switching element 502 disconnects the connection between the rechargeable battery 506 and the vibrator. Only allow the vibrator to operate.

As the switching device, a general transistor may be used.

The rechargeable battery 506 functions to supply operating power to the control pulse generator 504 and the vibrator 500. The charging terminal of the rechargeable battery 506 is provided in the controller, and receives charging power from the controller through a lead wire.

Although FIG. 5 illustrates a configuration for supplying power through the rechargeable battery, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a general battery or other power supply means other than the rechargeable battery may be used.

The vibrator 500 functions to generate a vibration signal under the control of the control pulse. The vibrator 500 periodically transmits a stimulus signal due to vibration to the pelvic floor by generating a vibration signal when the control pulse is at a high level and not generating a vibration signal when at a low level.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vibrator 500 may be implemented as a general vibration motor. The vibration intensity of the vibrator 500 is determined by the torque and the rotation speed RPM of the vibration motor. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vibration motor of 4000 to 4800 RPM may be used.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a switching element of a cone cone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is implemented as a transistor.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the switching element 502 is implemented with the NPN transistor TR7, the control pulse generator 504 is connected to the base terminal of the transistor TR7, and the collector terminal of the transistor TR7 is connected to the collector terminal of the transistor TR7. The rechargeable battery 506 is connected, and the vibrator 500 is connected to the emitter terminal of the transistor TR7.

The NPN transistor TR7 is turned on when a voltage is applied to the base, and is not turned on when a voltage is not applied.

When the control pulse is applied in the control pulse generator 504, the transistor TR7 is turned on because the voltage is applied to the base when the control pulse is at the high level, and the voltage is not applied to the base when the control pulse is at the low level. TR7 is not turned on.

Accordingly, when the control pulse is at the high level, the rechargeable battery 506 and the vibrator 500 are connected to operate with the vibrator supplied with power. When the control pulse is at the low level, the rechargeable battery 506 and the vibrator 500 are opened. It is in a state where it is not powered.

In FIG. 7, the implementation of the switching element as a transistor is only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that using other switching elements does not affect the scope of the present invention.

8 is a view showing a detailed configuration of the conical cone according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the cone cone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may include a metal strip 800, a switching element 802, a control pulse generator 804 and a rechargeable battery 806 and a transformer 808. Can be.

Figure 8 illustrates one embodiment of a device for inducing movement of the pelvic floor muscles by electrical stimulation.

In FIG. 8, the control pulse generator 804 functions to generate a pulse signal that controls the electrical stimulation of the metal strip 800. As in the case of FIG. 5, the control pulse generator 504 receives a trigger pulse and starts an operation due to a switch operation of the controller 400.

The control pulse generated by the control pulse generator 804 is the same as the control pulse shown in FIG.

Therefore, the control pulse is output in a form in which the vibration period having a high level and the period between vibrations having a low level are repeated.

The switching element 802 functions to connect the rechargeable battery 806 and the metal strip 800 when the control pulse is at the high level, and to disconnect the connection between the rechargeable battery and the metal strip when the control pulse is at the low level. The switching element of the cone cone shown in FIG. 8 may also be implemented as a general transistor.

The transformer 808 functions to amplify the voltage supplied from the rechargeable battery 806. Since the voltage supplied from the rechargeable battery 806 is weak to give electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor, the voltage at the transformer 808 is amplified so that the nerve of the pelvic floor may feel the stimulus. Although FIG. 8 illustrates a case where a transformer is used as an element for voltage amplification, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other voltage amplification elements may be used in addition to the transformer.

The voltage amplified by the transformer 808 is applied to the metal strip 800. The metal strip 800 is formed to surround the outside of the conical cone, and provides an electrical stimulus signal to the surface of the pelvic floor when a voltage is applied.

As in the case of the vibrator 500, the metal strip generates an electrical stimulus signal under the control of the control pulse. In other words, when the control pulse is at the high level, the electrical stimulation signal is provided to the surface of the pelvic floor, otherwise the stimulus signal is not provided.

9 is a view showing a detailed configuration of the conical cone according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, a conical cone according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a metal strip 800, a switching element 802, a control pulse generator 804, a rechargeable battery 806, a transformer 808, and a second cone. The first buffer 900, the second buffer 902, the differential amplifier 904, the comparator 906, the logic circuit 908, and the reference voltage generator 910 may be included.

FIG. 9 illustrates a configuration in which a cone can be moved to the upper part of the vagina by motion of the pelvic floor by sensing the position in the vagina of the cone and determining that the cone is located at the lower part of the vagina. will be.

In FIG. 9, the metal strip 800, the switching element 802, the control pulse generator 804, the rechargeable battery 806, and the transformer 808 have the same functions as those described with reference to FIG. 8, and thus description thereof will be omitted. .

In general, the potential difference between two metal bands 800 in the vagina is low at the top of the vagina and high at the bottom of the vagina. Thus, using the fact that the potential difference between two metal bands in the vagina depends on the position in the vagina, the position of the conical cone in the vagina can be determined.

The first buffer 900 and the second buffer 902 are respectively connected to the two metal bands 800 and serve to adjust the input impedance. Therefore, the first buffer 900 and the second buffer 902 may not be an essential component of the present invention. If the problem with impedance does not occur, the first buffer 900 and the second buffer 902 may not be regarded as essential components of the present invention. May not be provided.

The differential amplifier 904 is coupled to the first buffer 900 and the second buffer 902 to apply a signal corresponding to the difference between the voltage input from the first buffer 900 and the voltage input from the second buffer 902. Output a proportional voltage. Thus, the differential amplifier 904 outputs a relatively large voltage when the cone is located at the bottom of the vagina, and outputs a relatively small voltage when the cone is located at the top of the vagina. As a differential amplifier, a general op amp may be used.

The comparator 906 compares the voltage output from the differential amplifier 904 with the voltage output from the reference voltage generator 910 and outputs a voltage when the voltage output from the differential amplifier 904 is greater.

The reference voltage generator 910 outputs a preset voltage for determining that the conical cone is at the bottom of the query and provides it to the comparator 906, where the comparator 906 is connected to the voltage of the differential amplifier 904 and the reference voltage generator 910. The voltage is compared to determine if the cone is located at the bottom of the query. The comparator may be implemented as a general op amp or IC circuit with an integrated op amp.

The logic circuit 908 receives the control pulse signal output from the control pulse generator 804 and the output signal of the comparator, and instructs the metal strip to generate a stimulus voltage when either one of the two signals is at a high level. Create Accordingly, the logic circuit 908 is preferably an OR gate circuit, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other logic circuits may be used as needed. For example, an AND gate circuit may be used to cause the metal strip 800 to generate a stimulus voltage only when both signals are at a high level.

10 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a comparator and a reference voltage generator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, the OP amplifier 1000 serves as a comparator, and an output signal of a differential amplifier is input to a non-inverting input terminal of the OP amplifier, and an inverting input terminal of the OP amplifier 1000. The reference voltage is input.

As shown in FIG. 10, the reference voltage generator may include a variable resistor and a bias voltage Vcc. The reference voltage can be converted to the user by adjusting the variable resistor.

The OP amplifier 1000 outputs a preset voltage when the output signal of the differential amplifier is greater than the reference voltage input to the inverting input terminal. Otherwise, the OP amplifier 1000 does not output the voltage.

The configuration of the comparator and the reference voltage generator shown in FIG. 10 is only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other components can be used to implement the comparator and the reference voltage generator.

11A and 11B are diagrams each showing an example of an external configuration of a conical cone inducing movement of the pelvic floor muscle by electrical stimulation.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the metal strip applying the electrical stimulation may be wound in a horizontal direction around the conical cone, and may be present in the vertical direction around the conical cone as shown in FIG. 11B.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when two metal bands applying electrical stimulation are wound in the horizontal direction, the potential difference between the metal bands can be measured, and thus, the position of the conical cone in the vagina can be determined. .

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the number and shape of the metal bands applying the electrical stimulation can vary widely, and that such modifications do not affect the scope of the present invention.

12A and 12B illustrate an external configuration of a controller according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

12A illustrates an external configuration of the pelvic floor muscle exercise device controller for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscles by mechanical vibration, and FIG. 12B illustrates the exterior of the pelvic floor muscle exercise device controller for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscles by electrical stimulation. The configuration is shown.

As shown in FIG. 12A, a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a charging terminal 1200, an arrow button 1002, a button 1204 for adjusting a vibration period, and a button 1206 for adjusting a period between vibrations. And a switch 1208.

The charging terminal 1000 is coupled to the charger and functions to supply a charging voltage to the rechargeable battery. As shown in FIG. 5, the rechargeable battery may be provided inside the conical cone and, unlike FIG. 5, the rechargeable battery may be provided in the controller.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user adjusts the vibration period and the period between vibrations of the vibrator using a button provided in the controller. When the user wants to adjust the vibration period, the user may select the vibration period button 1204 provided in the controller and then reduce or increase the vibration period by using the arrow button 1202. Even when adjusting the period between vibrations, the period between vibrations may be reduced or increased by using the arrow button 1202 after selecting the period between vibrations button 1006.

The information set by the user using the button is transmitted to the control pulse generator, and the control pulse generator controls the operation of the vibrator by providing a control pulse according to the information set by the user to the vibrator.

The switch 1008 functions to provide a trigger signal to the control pulse generator. When the user wishes to initiate operation of the pelvic floor muscle exercise device, he presses a switch, the switch provides a trigger signal to the control pulse generator, and the control pulse generator provides a control pulse to the vibrator.

As shown in FIG. 12B, a controller according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a button 1210 for adjusting a stimulus period, a button 1212 for adjusting a stimulus period, a button 1214 for adjusting a reference voltage, It may include a charging terminal 1216, an arrow button 1218, and a switch 1220.

The functions of the charging terminal 1216 and the switch 1220 are the same as those of the charging terminal 1200 and the switch 1208 shown in FIG. 12A, and the method of adjusting the period of stimulation and the method of adjusting the period between stimulation are also stimulation. 12A is identically performed using the cycle button 1210 and the interstimulus cycle button 1212.

The button 1214 for adjusting the reference voltage is used to adjust the reference voltage input to the comparator when determining the position of the conical cone in the vagina using the potential difference between the two metal bands.

Since the potential difference between metal bands in the vagina varies from person to person, the user can use the reference voltage button 1214 to appropriately adjust the reference voltage to apply electrical stimulation when the cone is at the bottom of the vagina.

As described above, according to the pelvic floor muscle exercise device according to the present invention, since the cone cone provides a stimulus signal to the pelvic floor muscles, even if the pelvic nerves that cannot recognize that the cone cones are going down are abnormally effective, the pelvic floor muscles exercise can be performed. There is an advantage.

In addition, by measuring the potential difference between the two metal bands in the vagina to generate a stimulus signal when the cone is located in the lower, there is an advantage that can effectively induce the movement of the pelvic floor muscles.

Claims (20)

In the pelvic floor muscle exercise device, A cone inserted into the vagina to induce movement of the pelvic floor muscles; And A controller coupled with the cone to provide control information for controlling the operation of the cone, The cone is a stimulus signal generator for generating and outputting at least one stimulus of a mechanical vibration stimulus signal, electrical stimulation signal; And two or more electrical stimulation inputs provided outside the cone to apply the electrical stimulation signal to the pelvic floor. If the position of the cone is detected to be a predetermined lower point in the vagina, the stimulus signal generator generates and outputs a stimulus for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscle to move the cone to a predetermined upper point in the vagina. , The position of the cone is sensed using the potential difference between the electrical stimulation input unit. The method of claim 1, At least one of the cone and the controller, A control pulse generator for providing a control pulse signal for controlling the operation of the stimulus signal generator; A battery supplying power to the control pulse generator and the stimulus signal generator; And And a switching element for connecting the stimulus signal generator to the battery according to the control pulse signal. The method of claim 2, A differential amplifier for outputting a determination voltage value corresponding to a difference of voltages input through the plurality of electrical stimulation inputs by the interrogation surface voltage, wherein the determination voltage value is displayed as a larger value away from the upper point. ; A reference voltage generator for outputting a reference voltage value corresponding to the determined voltage value when the cone is located at the lower point; A comparator outputting a stimulus generation signal when the determined voltage value is greater than or equal to the reference voltage value; And A logic circuit unit for determining whether the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal satisfy a predetermined stimulus generation condition, and providing stimulus generation control signals for stimulus generation and output to the stimulus signal generator if they are satisfied Pelvic floor muscle exercise device further comprising a. The method of claim 1, The controller and the cone are coupled via a lead wire, wherein the controller provides control information in a wired manner through the lead wire. The method of claim 1, The controller and the cone are coupled via a local area network, the controller wirelessly providing control information to the cone, and the cone includes a wireless signal receiving circuit to receive the control information. A muscle device. The method of claim 2, The stimulus signal generator comprises a vibration motor coupled to the switching element for receiving a voltage from the battery to generate a vibration signal in accordance with the operation of the switching element. The method of claim 2, The stimulus signal generator comprises a voltage amplification means coupled to the switching element for amplifying a voltage supplied from the battery according to the operation of the switching element to provide an electrical stimulation signal to the electrical stimulation input unit. A muscle device. delete delete delete The method of claim 2, And said controller comprises means for controlling the period of pulses generated by said control pulse generator in accordance with input information input. The method of claim 2, And the controller includes a switch providing a trigger signal instructing the control pulse generator to initiate output of the control pulse signal. In the pelvic floor muscle exercise device, A cone inserted into the vagina to induce movement of the pelvic floor muscles; And A controller coupled with the cone to provide control information for controlling the operation of the cone, The cone, A stimulus signal generator for generating and outputting at least one of a mechanical vibration stimulus signal and an electrical stimulus signal; Two or more electrical stimulation inputs provided outside the cone to apply the electrical stimulation signal to the pelvic floor; A control pulse generator for providing a control pulse signal for controlling the operation of the stimulus signal generator; A battery supplying power to the control pulse generator and the stimulus signal generator; A switching element connecting the stimulus signal generator to the battery according to the control pulse signal; A differential amplifier for outputting a determination voltage value corresponding to a difference of voltages input through the plurality of electrical stimulation inputs by the interrogation surface voltage, wherein the determination voltage value is displayed as a larger value away from the upper point. ; A reference voltage generator for outputting a reference voltage value corresponding to the determined voltage value when the cone is located at the lower point; A comparator outputting a stimulus generation signal when the determined voltage value is greater than or equal to the reference voltage value; And And determining whether the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal satisfy a predetermined stimulus generation condition, and if so, providing a stimulus generation control signal for stimulus generation and output to the stimulus signal generator. If it is detected that the position of the cone is below a predetermined lower point in the vagina, the stimulus signal generator generates and outputs a stimulus for inducing the movement of the pelvic floor muscle to move the cone to a predetermined upper point in the vagina. Pelvic floor muscle exercise device, characterized in that. The method of claim 13, The stimulus signal generator includes a vibration motor for generating a vibration signal corresponding to the control pulse signal. The method of claim 13, And the stimulus signal generator provides an electrical stimulus signal corresponding to the control pulse signal to the pelvic floor muscles through the electrical stimulation input. The method of claim 15, The stimulus signal generator further comprises a voltage amplification means for providing a voltage of a magnitude that the pelvic floor muscles can respond. delete In the pelvic floor muscles cone which is inserted into the vagina to induce movement of the pelvic floor muscles, and when located below the predetermined lower point in the vagina, induces the movement of the pelvic floor muscles and moves to a predetermined upper position in the vagina. A stimulus signal generator for generating and outputting at least one of a mechanical vibration stimulus signal and an electrical stimulus signal; Two or more electrical stimulation inputs provided outside the cone to apply the electrical stimulation signal to the pelvic floor; A control pulse generator for generating a control pulse signal such that the stimulus signal generator generates a stimulus signal according to a preset period; A battery supplying power to the control pulse generator and the stimulus signal generator; A switching element connecting the stimulus signal generator to the battery according to the control pulse signal; A differential amplifier for outputting a determination voltage value corresponding to a difference of voltages input through the plurality of electrical stimulation inputs by the interrogation surface voltage, wherein the determination voltage value is displayed as a larger value away from the upper point. ; A reference voltage generator for outputting a reference voltage value corresponding to the determined voltage value when the cone is located at the lower point; A comparator outputting a stimulus generation signal when the determined voltage value is greater than or equal to the reference voltage value; And A logic circuit unit for determining whether the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal satisfy a predetermined stimulus generation condition, and providing a stimulus generation control signal for stimulus generation and output to the stimulus signal generator when the control pulse signal and the stimulus generation signal are satisfied; And if the position of the cone is detected below the lower point, the stimulus signal generator generates and outputs a stimulus for inducing movement of the pelvic floor muscle to move the cone to a predetermined upper point in the vagina. Pelvic floor muscle exercise cone. The method of claim 18, And the stimulus signal generator comprises a vibration motor for generating a vibration signal corresponding to the control pulse signal. The method of claim 18, And the stimulus signal generator provides an electrical stimulus signal corresponding to the control pulse signal to the pelvic floor muscles via the electrical stimulation input.