KR101355887B1 - Therapeutic device using ultrasonic wave and low frequency - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a complex therapy device having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generation function, the inner case 110 having an inner space 150a open to one side; An ultrasonic generator 120 provided in the inner space 150a of the inner case 110 to generate ultrasonic waves; Wrapping the outer side of the inner case 110, a close flange 132 is formed on the lower edge portion, the flexible case 130 made of a flexible material; A low frequency generating unit 140 provided on a bottom surface of the close flange 132 in a shape corresponding to the close flange 132, being in close contact with a user's body, and generating a low frequency; Coupled to one end of the inner case 110, it may be characterized in that it comprises a blocking cap 150 for shielding the inner space (150a) of the inner case (110).
According to the configuration of the present invention as described above there is an advantage that the body adhesion is excellent, the therapeutic effect is improved.

Description

Combined therapy device with ultrasonic and low frequency generation function {THERAPEUTIC DEVICE USING ULTRASONIC WAVE AND LOW FREQUENCY}

The present invention relates to a multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function, and more particularly, to a multimodal therapy device having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function configured to generate an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency wave to improve a therapeutic effect.

In general, the low frequency treatment device refers to a device for stimulating the nerves or muscles of the human body by using an electrical signal composed of low frequency pulses. Especially, the low frequency therapy device improves blood in muscles by nerve stimulation using electric low frequency, It is widely used because it has the advantage of being able to perform treatment such as pain alone.

Ultrasonic therapies exert physical forces deep into the skin to pressurize large biological molecules such as proteins in the cells and to charge the surface to promote cell activation, facilitating blood circulation and metabolism and ultimately relieving pain, It is effective in removing inflammation, regenerating skin and cartilage.

In the conventional combination therapy device having a band that can be wound around the user's waist and fixed, and alternately installed at a predetermined interval on the ultrasonic generator and the low frequency generator on the band, intended to improve the treatment effect by the ultrasonic wave and low frequency have.

However, the conventional combination therapy device has the following problems.

Since the ultrasonic pad and the low frequency pad are alternately installed at regular intervals, there is a problem that it is difficult to simultaneously obtain the therapeutic effect by the ultrasonic wave and the low frequency in the same area. In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the user must directly change the contact position of the ultrasonic generator and the low frequency generator, there is a problem in that the use has a problem.

In addition, since the body of the treatment apparatus is made of a bend, even when the band is pressed by the band, each of the ultrasonic generator and the low frequency generator may not be completely in close contact with the body, thereby causing a problem in that the treatment effect is lowered. .

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the ultrasonic wave and low-frequency generating function that the low-frequency generating unit is provided adjacent to the outer periphery of the ultrasonic generating unit so that the operating range of the ultrasonic wave and the low frequency are adjacent to each other It is to provide a combination therapy device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function, in which a main body fixing the ultrasonic wave generating portion and the low frequency generating portion is made of a flexible material so that the ultrasonic wave generating portion and the low frequency generating portion can be moved separately.

Still another object of the present invention is a composite having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function configured to support the low frequency generating portion with elasticity by the shape of the main body itself so that the low frequency generating portion provided on the main surface of the ultrasonic generating portion can be more closely adhered to the body. It is to provide a treatment device.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the object as described above, the present invention, the composite therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function, the inner case having an inner space open to one side, and is provided in the inner space of the inner case An ultrasonic generating unit for generating ultrasonic waves, and an adhesive flange formed on the edge portion of the inner case to surround the inner case, a flexible case made of a flexible material, and a shape corresponding to the adhesive flange is provided on the lower surface of the adhesive flange. The low frequency generating unit is in close contact with the user's body and generates a low frequency, and is coupled to one end of the inner case, characterized in that it comprises a blocking cap for shielding the inner space of the inner case.

A coupling groove is formed at an upper end of the inner case along the outer circumference, and a coupling protrusion is formed on the lower surface of the blocking cap to prevent the inner case and the blocking cap from being caught by the coupling groove.

The close contact flange is characterized in that it is formed inclined downward from the center to the outside.

The low frequency generating portion is composed of a plurality of pieces, characterized in that the plurality of pieces are disposed radially on the lower surface of the contact flange.

The flexible case is injection-molded with silicon, and the inner case is inserted and fixed during molding of the flexible case.

According to the present invention, the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generation function has the following effects.

In the present invention, the ultrasonic generator is provided in the inner space of the inner case having an inner space open to one side, the flexible case is wrapped around the outside of the inner case, the low frequency generator is provided in the close flange formed on the lower edge of the flexible case. . That is, the low frequency generator is provided adjacent to the outer periphery of the ultrasonic generator.

Therefore, according to the present invention, since the operating ranges of the ultrasound and the low frequency are adjacent to each other, it is possible to simultaneously obtain the therapeutic effect by the ultrasound and the low frequency on the same portion of the user's body, and the therapeutic effect is improved as compared with the conventional technology.

In addition, there is no need to change the contact position of the ultrasonic wave generating unit and the low frequency generating unit, and there is an advantage in usability.

In the present invention, the flexible case is made of a flexible material, the contact flange is inclined downward from the center to the outside to elastically support the low frequency generator, the low frequency generator is composed of a plurality of pieces are disposed radially on the lower surface of the contact flange. .

Therefore, according to the present invention, the low frequency generator is elastically supported by the adhesion flange to further strengthen the body adhesion, and the low frequency generator composed of a plurality of pieces is disposed to correspond to the body curvature, so that the body adhesion is superior to the conventional.

Figure 1 is a side cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a complex therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of a complex therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a combination therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a plan view showing the configuration of a combination therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view for explaining the operation of the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a view for explaining the close effect of the multi-therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generation function according to the present invention will be described in detail.

1 and 2 are shown in side cross-sectional view and flatness, respectively, the configuration of a combined therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1 and 2, the composite therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generation function according to the present invention, the inner case 110, the ultrasonic generator 120, the flexible case 130, the low frequency generator 140 , Blocking cap 150 and the like.

The inner case 110 has an inner space 150a open to one side, and serves to deliver ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic generator 120 to be described below to the user's body part. As shown in FIG. 2, the inner case 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape. In addition, the inner case 110 may be made of stainless steel so that vibration of the ultrasonic generator 120 is more effectively transmitted and excellent in durability.

The ultrasonic generator 120 is provided in the internal space 150a. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the ultrasonic wave generator 120 is provided to contact the bottom surface of the inner space 150a and generates ultrasonic vibration by receiving power through a wire connected to an external power source.

As shown in FIG. 2, the ultrasonic wave generator 120 may be formed in a circular shape, and may be formed to have a diameter that is relatively smaller than the internal diameter of the internal space 150a. This is to ensure that the vibration of the ultrasonic generator 120 is mainly transmitted only to the lower portion of the inner case 110 in direct contact with the lower surface of the ultrasonic generator 120.

In addition, the inner space 150a is provided with an adhesive layer 152 for fixing the ultrasonic generator 120. As shown in FIG. 1, the adhesive layer 152 is filled higher than the height of the ultrasonic generator 120 and fills a space between the internal space 150a and the ultrasonic generator 120. The adhesive layer 152 is more preferably an epoxy resin.

The adhesive layer 152 serves to prevent the ultrasonic generator 120 from being separated from the bottom surface of the inner case 110 due to vibrations during operation. In addition, it also serves to cushion the vibration of the ultrasonic generator 120 is not transmitted to the inner wall of the inner space (150a).

In addition, the inner space 150a above the adhesive layer 152 may be empty. This is to remove the connecting material or member to transfer the vibration of the ultrasonic generator 120 to the upper portion, so that the vibration is mainly transmitted only to the lower portion of the inner case 110.

In addition, the ultrasonic generator 120 is more preferably composed of a ceramic vibrator. Ceramic vibrator is based on the principle that ultrasonic wave is generated by vibration when electric signal is sent to piezoelectric ceramic which vibrates when electricity flows. It is widely used in small electronic products because it requires less electricity consumption than electric motor. Since the general technology, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the expansion flange 112 is formed on the lower edge portion of the inner case 110. The expansion flange 112 is formed with a diameter that extends from the outer periphery of the upper end of the inner case 110, and transmits the vibration of the ultrasonic generator 120 to a larger area.

One side of the inner case 110 is provided with a flexible case 130. The flexible case 130 is made of a flexible material, and the flexible case 130 surrounds the outside of the inner case 110.

In addition, a contact flange 132 is formed at a lower edge of the flexible case 130. The contact flange 132 is formed to have a diameter extending from the outer circumference of the upper end of the flexible case 130, which will be described below. It serves to support the low frequency generating unit 140.

The flexible case 130 is more preferably formed of flexible silicone having elastic force. That is, the flexible case 130 connects the inner case 110 and the low frequency generator 140 to be described later, and serves to elastically support the low frequency generator 140 to be in close contact with the user's body.

On the other hand, the flexible case 130 is injection molded, the inner case 110 is inserted and fixed during the molding of the flexible case (130).

As described above, the low frequency generating unit 140 is provided on the lower surface of the close flange 132. The low frequency generator 140 is provided on the bottom surface of the contact flange 132 in a shape corresponding to the contact flange 132, and receives a power through a wire connected to an external power source to output a low frequency signal. It is supported by the contact flange 132 and is in close contact with the user's body, and serves to deliver a low frequency signal to the human body by direct contact with the skin. The low frequency generator 140 is more preferably formed of a rubber material containing carbon.

The low frequency generating unit 140 may be formed in a circular ring shape along the shape of the contact flange 132, as shown in Figure 2, specifically, a semi-circle for outputting the current of (+) and (-) It can be formed in each ring.

The low frequency generator 140 is inserted and fixed at the time of injection molding of the flexible case 130. Therefore, the low frequency generator 140 may be fixed to the close flange 132 in a state of being inserted into the bottom surface of the close flange 132 as shown in FIG. 1.

On the other hand, one side of the inner case 110 is provided with a blocking cap 150. The blocking cap 150 is coupled to one end of the inner case 110, and serves to shield the inner space 150a of the inner case 110.

In order to couple the inner case 110 and the blocking cap 150, a coupling groove 114 is formed at an upper end of the inner case 110. The coupling groove 114 is recessed along the outer circumference of the inner case 110, and specifically, the cross-section is formed to have a 'c' shape (the right coupling groove in FIG. 1) as shown in FIG. 1. Can be.

' 형상(도 1에서 우측 결합돌기)이 되도록 형성될 수 있다. A coupling protrusion 154 is formed on the bottom surface of the blocking cap 150 so as not to be separated from the inner case 110 and the blocking cap 150 by being caught by the coupling groove 114. The coupling protrusion 154 is formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling groove 114 so that the end is inserted into the coupling groove 114, specifically, as shown in FIG.

It may be formed to have a shape (the right coupling projection in Figure 1).

The coupling protrusion 154 is inserted into the coupling groove 114 while the inclined surface 154a is slid along the upper edge of the inner case 110. In addition, the moment when the coupling protrusion 154 is inserted into the coupling groove 114, the coupling protrusion 154 is restored to its original shape, and the locking surface 154b is caught and fixed to the upper surface of the coupling groove 114.

The blocking cap 150 is preferably molded of a synthetic resin material having elasticity, so that the coupling protrusion 154 may be restored to its original shape, and specifically, injection-molded with a plastic material.

Hereinafter will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings with respect to another embodiment of the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the configuration of a combined therapy device having an ultrasound and low frequency generation function according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the flexible case according to the present invention.

In the flexible case 130 illustrated in FIG. 3, the contact flange 132 formed at the bottom edge thereof is inclined downward from the center. The contact flange 132 is formed of a flexible material, it can be horizontally spread corresponding to the contact surface of the user body. At this time, by the elasticity to be restored to the horizontal close contact flange 132, the close contact flange 132 is more effectively in close contact with the user's body. That is, the low frequency generation unit 140 provided on the bottom surface of the close contact flange 132 is more effectively in close contact with the user's body.

In addition, the flexible case 130 is formed to be inclined downward from the center to the outside, that is, it is formed in a cup shape concave upward. Therefore, when the close flange 132 is in close contact with the user's body, the inside of the cup shape is in a vacuum state, it can be expected that the effect of being in close contact with the user's body more effectively.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings for a further embodiment of the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and low frequency generation function according to the present invention will be described in detail.

4 is a plan view showing the configuration of a combination therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 4 shows another embodiment of the low frequency generating unit according to the present invention.

The low frequency generator 140 shown in FIG. 4 is composed of a plurality of pieces. That is, a plurality of pieces of the low frequency generating unit 140 are radially disposed on the bottom surface of the close flange 132. As described above, the flexible case 130 may be molded of a flexible material so that the contact flange 132 may be flexibly deformed.

The low frequency generating unit 140 is composed of a plurality of pieces so that the contact flange 132 can be deformed more flexibly. In addition, the contact flange 132 is more closely adhered to the body part of the user with a lot of bending. do.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the contact flange 132 may be formed by cutting to correspond to the low frequency generating unit 140 made of a plurality of pieces. That is, the contact flange 132 may be formed by cutting between adjacent low frequency generators 140. Therefore, the plurality of low frequency generation units 140 can be moved separately in accordance with the bending of the user's body.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the operation of the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generation function according to the present invention will be described.

5 is a perspective view for explaining the operation of the multimodal therapy apparatus having an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 has an ultrasonic wave and a low frequency generating function according to an embodiment of the present invention The figure for explaining the adhesive effect of the combination therapy is shown.

As shown in FIG. 5, the complex therapy apparatus 100 having the ultrasonic and low frequency generation functions according to the present invention may be provided in a plurality of bands 10 of a flexible material in a predetermined pattern. The band 10 wraps the user's body with the surface provided with the complex therapy device 100 inward, and serves to bring the multiple therapy devices 100 into close contact with the body.

And, one side of the band 10 is provided with a controller 12 connected to the complex therapy device 100 and the wire. The wire is connected to the ultrasonic generator 120 and the low frequency generator 140, respectively, the controller 12 controls the operation, time, intensity, etc. of the ultrasonic generator 120 and low frequency generator 140. To be operated by the user.

When the user's body is wrapped in the band 10, the complex therapy device 100 is in close contact with the user's body. Referring to FIG. 1, a portion of the complex therapy device 100 which comes into close contact with the user's body is a low frequency generator 140 of the bottom of the inner case 110 and the bottom of the close flange 132. In particular, the low frequency generation unit 140 is in close contact with the bending of the body by the shape and material of the flexible case 130.

That is, the close flange 132 and the low frequency generating unit 140 of the lower surface is effectively in close contact with a relatively flat portion, such as the belly of the user's body as shown in (a) of FIG. And, as shown in (b) of FIG. 6, the close contact flange 132 flexes flexibly and effectively even in narrow and severely curved areas such as knees of the user's body. In addition, as shown in (c) of FIG. 6, the close contact flange 132 flexes flexibly and effectively to a concave portion such as a back waist of the user's body.

The rights of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described above, but are defined by the claims, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and adaptations within the scope of the claims. It is self-evident.

10: band 12: controller
100: combination therapy device 110: inner case
112: expansion flange 114: coupling groove
120: ultrasonic generator 130: flexible case
132: close flange 140: low frequency generating unit
150: blocking cap 150a: internal space
152: adhesive layer 154: bonding projection
154a: slope 154b: locking surface

Claims (5)

delete An inner case 110 having an inner space 150a opened to one side;
An ultrasonic generator 120 provided in the inner space 150a of the inner case 110 to generate ultrasonic waves;
Wrapping the outer side of the inner case 110, a close flange 132 is formed on the lower edge portion, the flexible case 130 made of a flexible material;
A low frequency generating unit 140 provided on a bottom surface of the close flange 132 in a shape corresponding to the close flange 132, being in close contact with a user's body, and generating a low frequency;
It is coupled to one end of the inner case 110, it comprises a blocking cap 150 for shielding the inner space (150a) of the inner case (110);
A coupling groove 114 is formed in the upper end of the inner case 110 along the outer periphery,
Ultrasonic and low frequency generation is characterized in that the lower surface of the blocking cap 150 is formed with a coupling protrusion 154 to be caught in the coupling groove 114 so that the inner case 110 and the blocking cap 150 is not separated; Combined therapy device with the function. The method of claim 2, wherein the contact flange 132,
Ultrasound and low frequency complex therapy device characterized in that the inclined downward from the center to the outside. The method of claim 2, wherein the low frequency generating unit 140,
Composed of a plurality of pieces, the plurality of pieces of the combination therapy device having an ultrasonic and low frequency generation function, characterized in that the radially arranged on the lower surface of the contact flange (132). According to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the flexible case 130 is injection-molded with silicon, the inner case 110 is inserted and fixed during the molding of the flexible case (130). Ultrasound and low frequency complex therapy device characterized in that the function.

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