KR102035809B1 - thermal cycling treatment apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a thermal cycling treatment apparatus that can be used to reduce pain, reduce swelling, treat inflammation, treat arthritis, and the like by circulating warm or cold water in certain parts of the body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a thermal cycling treatment apparatus having an excellent effect by providing a temperature and time suitable for each body part and condition by varying the temperature of water according to the part and condition of the body. The present invention includes a cuff that can form a space in which water can stay therein and wrap a specific part of the body; a reservoir for storing water; heating and cooling means for heating or cooling the water stored in the reservoir; a water circulation portion for circulating water in the reservoir into the cuff; and a control unit for controlling the water circulation portion and the heating and cooling means and differently controlling the temperature of the water flowing into the cuff according to the body part wrapped by the cuff.

Description

Thermal cycling treatment apparatus

The present invention relates to a heat circulation therapy device that can be used to reduce pain, improve swelling, treat inflammation, treat arthritis, etc. by circulating warm or cold water to a specific part of the body. Alternatively, the present invention relates to a thermal cycle therapy device that is effective by providing a temperature and time suitable for each body part and condition.

In general, hydrotherapy is known as an adjuvant treatment method such as a poultice pack for pain reduction, swelling improvement, inflammation treatment, arthritis treatment, neuralgia, muscle stiffness relief, aftereffects caused by back pain and accidents.

Hydrotherapy is a traditional treatment that has been used to relieve pain and promote healing by contacting lesions or wounds on or outside the body with hot, cold or ice water.

The effect of hot water on the human body stimulates our body's immune system and moves white blood cells in blood vessels to wounds or lesions, which helps to remove toxins and remove impurities from our body. It serves to relax each organ.

The effect of cold water on the body constricts the blood vessels, preventing them from spreading and reducing bacteria from moving out of the vessels.

In the related art, since the water was heated using a towel or a pack to be in contact with the affected part, it takes a long time to directly heat the water, and there is a great inconvenience of frequently changing a cold towel or a pack during use.

Accordingly, devices for circulating water in pads surrounding the body have been proposed.

Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-1999-0037746 discloses a hot water circulation pack package massage.

The hot water circulation pack pack massager was configured to be operated by a temperature controller, connecting the pack to the tube formed in the body formed by the temperature control unit and the circulation unit.

However, since the hot water circulation pack pack massager provides only hot water, there is a problem that can not be cold pack. In addition, there is a problem that the temperature control is not easy and easy to carry. In addition, it is difficult to control the pressure on the affected part.

Republic of Korea Open Utility Model No. 20-1999-0037746: Hot Water Circulation Pack

The present invention has been made to improve the above problems, by providing a temperature and time suitable for each body part and condition by varying the temperature of the water according to the parts of the body to provide a thermal circulation therapy device excellent in the therapeutic effect have.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a thermal circulation treatment apparatus capable of keeping the affected part warm and cold using hot or cold water and at the same time appropriately compressing the affected part using air pressure.

The present invention for achieving the above object is formed with a space in which water can be retained therein and a cuff that can wrap a specific part of the body; A reservoir for storing water; Cold and warm means for heating or cooling the water stored in the reservoir; A water circulation portion for circulating the water in the reservoir to the cuff; And a control unit for controlling the water circulation unit and the cold and warm means, and controlling the temperature of the water flowing into the cuff according to the body part wrapped by the cuff, wherein the water circulation unit controls the inlet of the cuff and the reservoir. A first connecting pipe for connecting, a second connecting pipe for connecting the outlet of the cuff and the reservoir, and a first circulation pump installed in the first connecting pipe to move the water in the reservoir to the cuff, The cold and warm means has a circulation pipe connected to the reservoir, a second circulation pump installed in the circulation pipe to circulate the water in the reservoir along the circulation pipe, and water installed in the circulation pipe and flowing along the circulation pipe. And a Peltier element which is installed in the chamber and heats or cools the water passing through the chamber.

Air pressurizing means for pressing the water flowing into the cuff with air to press the body parts.

The cuff is formed by coupling a plurality of unit tubes side by side, wherein the unit tube is coupled to the first cover, the second cover is in contact with the body, and between the first cover and the second cover And a diaphragm installed in the space between the first cover and the second cover to divide the empty space between the object space and the air stay space, wherein the air residence space formed between the first cover and the diaphragm is the air pressure. Air is introduced by the means, and the object space formed between the second cover and the diaphragm has water introduced by the water circulation unit, and the pressure of air generated in the air retention space is in the direction of the object space. The diaphragm has a greater elasticity than the first cover so as to be induced.

As described above, the present invention is excellent in the therapeutic effect by providing a temperature and time suitable for each part of the body by varying the temperature of water according to the part and the condition of the body. In addition, the present invention can be used for cold and hot pack in everyday life as well as for treatment.

In addition, the present invention heats and cools the water by using a Peltier device, so it is very easy to control the temperature of the water.

In addition, according to the present invention, the affected part can be kept warm and cold by using hot water or cold water, and at the same time, the affected part can be appropriately pressed using the air pressure.

1 is a block diagram of a thermal cycle treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention,
2 is a block diagram of FIG. 1,
3 is a perspective view of a partial incision extracting the main portion applied to FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view of another main portion applied to FIG.
5 is a perspective view showing a state of use of Figure 1,
6 is a block diagram of a thermal cycle treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of the thermal cycle treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a heat cycle treatment device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4, the thermal cycle treatment apparatus of the present invention heats or cuffs 10 that can cover specific parts of the body, a reservoir 20 in which water is stored, and water stored in the reservoir 20. Control unit for controlling the cold and warm means 30 for cooling, the water circulation portion 40 for circulating the water of the reservoir 20 to the cuff 10, the water circulation portion 40 and the cold and warm means 30 50 is provided.

The cuff 10 is formed of a flexible material, and a residence space 11 in which water can stay is formed therein. The cuff 10 may be formed of an elastic fiber material, rubber, silicon, or the like.

In the example shown, the cuff 10 is formed in the shape of a rectangle. On the contrary, it can be formed in various shapes and sizes according to the body part.

Velcro tape 13 is formed at one side of the cuff 10. By the Velcro tape 13, the cuff 10 may be fixed in a form surrounding a specific part of the body.

The cuff 10 is formed with an inlet through which water flows in and an outlet through which water flows out. The first connector 15 coupled to the first connecting pipe 41 is installed at the inlet, and the second connector 17 connected to the second connecting tube 43 is installed at the outlet.

The reservoir 20 is preferably made of a small volume and light weight to be portable. Reservoir 20 may have a capacity of 0.5 to 2 liters. The reservoir 20 is formed with an injection hole to inject water. And a discharge valve 21 is installed in the lower portion of the reservoir 20 to discharge the water to the outside.

The reservoir 20 is provided with a temperature sensor 25 to measure the temperature of the water stored therein.

The water circulation portion 40 circulates the water in the reservoir 20 to the cuff 10.

The water circulation part 40 has a first connecting pipe 41 connecting the inlet of the cuff 10 and the reservoir 20, and a second connecting pipe 43 connecting the outlet of the cuff 10 and the reservoir 20. And a first circulation pump 45 installed in the first connecting pipe 41 to move the water of the reservoir 20 to the cuff 10.

The first connecting pipe 41 connects the reservoir 20 and the first connector 15. And the second connecting pipe 43 connects the reservoir 20 and the second connector 17. The first connecting pipe 41 and the second connecting pipe 43 may be made of a flexible hose.

The first circulation pump 45 is installed in the first connecting pipe 41. When the first circulation pump 45 operates, water from the reservoir 20 flows into the cuff 10 along the first connecting pipe 41 and is discharged into the second connecting pipe 43. The water discharged into the second connecting pipe 43 is introduced into the reservoir 20 again. Thus, the water has a structure circulating the reservoir 20 and the cuff 10.

The first connecting pipe 41 is provided with a first valve 47 for opening and closing the flow path. As the first valve 47, a solenoid valve can be used. The first circulation pump 45 and the first valve 47 are controlled by the control unit 50.

The cold and warm means 30 heats or cools the water stored in the reservoir.

For example, the cold and warm means 30 is a circulation pipe 31 connected to the reservoir 20 and a second circulation pump installed in the circulation pipe 31 to circulate the water in the reservoir 20 along the circulation pipe 31. (33), the chamber 35 is installed in the circulation tube 33, the water flowing along the circulation tube 33 passes, and the water installed in the chamber 35 and passes through the chamber 35 to heat or cool A Peltier element 37 is provided.

One end of the circulation pipe 31 is connected to the upper portion of the reservoir 20, and the other end thereof is connected to the lower portion of the reservoir 20. The circulation pipe 31 may be made of a flexible hose.

The second pump 33 is installed in the circulation pipe 31. The water of the reservoir continuously flows along the circulation pipe 31 by the second pump 33.

The circulation pipe 31 is provided with a second valve 34 for opening and closing the flow path. A solenoid valve can be used as the second valve 34. The second circulation pump 33 and the second valve 34 are controlled by the control unit 50.

The chamber 35 is installed in the circulation pipe 31 so that water flowing along the circulation pipe 31 passes. The circulation pipe 31 is connected to both left and right sides of the chamber 35.

Peltier element 37 is installed in chamber 35 to heat or cool the water passing through chamber 35. The peltier element 37 is a thermoelectric element in which one side is cooled and the other side is heated when electricity is supplied, and is applied to various industrial fields.

The Peltier element 37 is formed in a plate shape by arranging a large number on both sides of the chamber 35. One surface of the Peltier element 37 faces the inside of the chamber 35, and the other surface of the Peltier element 37 faces the outside of the chamber 35. As for the Peltier element 37, a cooling surface and a heating surface change according to the flow of electricity.

The heat dissipation fin 38 is installed on one surface of the Peltier element 37 facing the inside of the chamber 35. The heat dissipation fin 38 increases the heat exchange efficiency between the water introduced into the chamber 35 and the Peltier element 37.

The Peltier element 37 is controlled to be operated by the control unit 50. In addition, the control unit 50 changes the flow of electricity applied to the Peltier element 37 to cool or heat the water.

The control unit 50 controls the water circulation unit 40 and the cold and warm means 30. The control unit 50 adjusts the temperature of the water flowing into the cuff 10 according to the body part and the condition that the cuff 10 wraps to increase the treatment effect. The control unit also adjusts the operating time.

For example, 1 to 6 hours at 12 to 18 ° C for pain in the limbs, 1 to 4 hours at 16 to 21 ° C for pain in the head and neck, 4 to 5 hours at 12 to 16 ° C for the eyelid after After wrinkle treatment, it can be operated for 30 ~ 60 minutes at 17 ~ 19 ℃ for treatment site and 15 ~ 19 ℃ for 30 ~ 60 minutes for treatment site after laser treatment.

In addition, eyes are 12 ~ 16 ℃, nose is 16 ~ 19 ℃, lower jaw 14 ~ 16 ℃, chest 17 ~ 19 ℃, shoulder 12 ~ 18 ℃, abdomen 27 ~ 29 ℃, hip 14 ~ 18 ℃, The knee can be operated for 12 to 17 ° C for 30 minutes to 24 hours depending on the condition.

The control unit 50 includes a user operator 53, a controller 51, and a display 55.

The user operator 53 may include a plurality of buttons or a touch screen so that the user can directly operate the power on / off, temperature, time, and the like.

The control unit 51 is composed of a microprocessor and various driving circuits. The control unit controls the operation of the first pump 45, the second pump 33, the first valve 47, the second valve 34, and the Peltier element 35. The value measured from the temperature sensor 25 installed in the reservoir 20 is input to the controller 51.

The display unit 55 displays a value input by the user, or outputs and displays water temperature, operating time, and the like.

Hereinafter, the operation of the thermal cycle treatment device of the present invention described above will be briefly described.

First, the user fills the appropriate amount of water into the reservoir 20.

In addition, the user wraps a specific part of the body having an affected part such as an arm, a leg, a chest, and a waist with a cuff 10 and then fixes it by using a Velcro tape. 5 shows the arm wrapped with the cuff 10.

Next, the user turns on the power using the user control unit 53 of the control unit 50 and then selects a body part and a condition. When the user selects the body part and the condition, the controller 51 sets the appropriate temperature and time by the automatic mode by the program. Accordingly, the controller 51 opens the second valve 34 and then operates the second circulation pump 33 to circulate the water. In addition, the Peltier element 35 is operated to heat or cool the water in the reservoir 20 to a predetermined temperature. The controller 51 opens the first valve 47 and operates the first pump 45 when the water in the reservoir 20 reaches the set temperature by a signal output from the temperature sensor 25. Heat the affected area for a certain time while circulating the water in 10).

Unlike the above, the user can directly input the temperature and time of the water to directly control the temperature and time by the manual mode.

As such, the present invention is excellent in the therapeutic effect by providing a temperature and time suitable for each body part by varying the temperature of the water according to the body part. In addition, the present invention heats and cools the water using the Peltier device, so the temperature of the water is very easily controlled.

Meanwhile, another example of the present invention is shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the present invention further includes air pressurizing means for pressurizing the body part by pressurizing the water introduced into the cuff 15 with air.

The air compression means includes an air compression pump 63, an air injection pipe 60 connecting the air compression pump 63 and the cuff 70, and an air discharge valve 65 provided in the cuff 70. .

The cuff 70 shown in FIG. 6 has a double structure.

For example, the quadrangular cuff 70 has an inner space divided up and down to form an air retention space 71 into which air is introduced into the upper layer, and an object storage space 73 into which water is introduced into the lower layer. The cuff 70 is mounted on a part of the body so that the object space 73 faces the body.

One side of the cuff 70 is provided with a first connector 75, a second connector 77, a third connector 79. The first and second connectors 75 and 77 are connected to the object storage space 73, and the third connector 79 is connected to the air residence space 71.

The first connector 75 is connected to the first connecting pipe 41 to introduce water, and the second connector 77 is connected to the second connecting pipe 73 to discharge water. The third connector 79 is connected to the air injection pipe 60, the air is introduced.

In FIG. 6, after the water adjusted to a constant temperature is injected into the object retention space 73, the air compression pump 63 is operated to inject air into the air retention space 71 of the cuff 70. As air is injected into the air retention space 70 of the cuff 70, the upper layer portion of the cuff 70 expands to apply pressure to the object retention space 73, thereby compressing the affected part.

The air compression pump 63 and the air discharge valve 65 are controlled by the control unit 50. Although not shown, the pressure sensor is installed on the cuff 70, and the control unit may control the air compression pump according to the pressure value measured from the pressure sensor. When the use is complete, the control unit 50 stops the air compression pump 63 and opens the air discharge valve 65 to discharge the air to the outside of the cuff 70.

Components not described in FIG. 6 are the same as in FIG. 1.

On the other hand, Figure 7 shows the shape of the cuff according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the cuff is formed by combining a plurality of unit tubes 80 side by side. This type of cuff has the advantage that it is easy to bend freely along the curved surface of the body.

Each unit tube 80 has a first cover 81, a second cover 86 coupled with the first cover 81 and in contact with a body, between the first cover 81 and the second cover 86. It is provided with a diaphragm 87 installed in.

The left and right edges of the first cover 81 and the second cover 86 are joined to each other to form an empty space at the center thereof. The empty space formed between the first cover 81 and the second cover 86 is divided into two spaces by the diaphragm 87. That is, it is divided into the air retention space 89 and the object retention space 88.

An air retention space 89 is formed between the first cover 81 and the diaphragm 87. Air is introduced into the air retention space by the air pressing means.

The object space 88 is formed between the second cover 86 and the diaphragm 87. Water is introduced into the object space by the water circulation unit.

The first cover 81 and the second cover 86 have different strengths. The first cover 81 has a greater strength than the second cover 86.

In the example shown, the first cover 81 is of dual construction, and the second cover 86 is of unitary construction.

The first cover 81 is composed of an inner sheet 83 of a flexible material and an outer sheet 85 stacked outside the inner sheet 83.

The inner sheet 83 may be made of an elastic material such as polyurethane. The outer sheet 85 may be formed by bonding to one surface of the inner sheet 83.

The outer sheet 85 suppresses deformation of the inner sheet 83 to reduce the elasticity of the first cover 81. As the outer sheet 85, a low-stretch fabric can be used. As such a fabric, a fiber fabric such as neoprene or polypropylene may be used.

The second cover 86 is made of the same material as the first cover 81, that is, an elastic material such as polyurethane.

The diaphragm 87 has a greater elasticity than the first and second covers 81 and 86. The diaphragm is made of elastic material that can be elastically deformed. Such materials include rubber, silicone, and the like.

As such, the first cover 81 has the greatest elasticity. Therefore, the pressure of the air generated in the air retention space 89 may be directed toward the object retention space 88.

When air is injected into the air retention space 89 and the pressure increases in the air retention space 89, the deformation force acts in the direction of the relatively low strength and high elasticity of the diaphragm, and thus, most of the force generated by the pressure of the air. The silver may press the second cover 86 to effectively press the body part.

The cuff is formed of a plurality of unit tubes 80, each unit tube 80 is independent so that each unit tube has a structure in which air and water are respectively injected.

To this end, the first connection pipe 41 of the water circulation part is branched into a plurality and coupled to the first connector 91 installed at the inlet of each unit tube 80. In addition, the second connecting pipe 43 is also branched into a plurality is coupled to the second connector 93 installed in the outlet of each unit tube (80). The first connector 91 and the second connector 93 are installed in the unit tube 80 to be connected to the object storage space 88.

And the air injection pipe 90 of the air pressing means is branched into a plurality is coupled to the third connector 95 of each unit tube (80). The third connector 95 is installed in the unit tube 80 so as to be connected to the air retention space 89.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to one embodiment, which is merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true scope of protection of the present invention should be defined only by the appended claims.

10: cuff 20: reservoir
30: cold and warm means 40: water circulation
50: control unit

Claims (3)

delete delete A cuff which is formed inside the water space and can cover a specific part of the body;
A reservoir for storing water;
Cold and warm means for heating or cooling the water stored in the reservoir;
A water circulation portion for circulating the water in the reservoir to the cuff;
And a control unit for controlling the water circulation unit and the cold / hot means, and controlling the temperature of the water introduced into the cuff differently according to the body part wrapped by the cuff.
The water circulation unit is provided with a first connecting pipe connecting the inlet of the cuff and the reservoir, a second connecting pipe connecting the outlet of the cuff and the reservoir, and installed in the first connecting pipe to the water of the reservoir. A first circulation pump for moving to the cuff,
The cold and warm means has a circulation pipe connected to the reservoir, a second circulation pump installed in the circulation pipe to circulate the water in the reservoir along the circulation pipe, and water installed in the circulation pipe and flowing along the circulation pipe. And a Peltier element which is installed in the chamber and heats or cools the water passing through the chamber.
Air pressing means for pressing the water flowing into the cuff with air to press the body parts, and further provided,
The cuff is formed by combining a plurality of unit tubes side by side,
The unit tube may include a first cover, a second cover coupled to the first cover and in contact with a body, and installed between the first cover and the second cover to form a bin between the first cover and the second cover. It has a diaphragm that divides the space into an object space and an air space,
Air is introduced into the air retention space formed between the first cover and the diaphragm, and water is introduced into the object space formed between the second cover and the diaphragm by the water circulation unit. ,
And the diaphragm has a greater elasticity than the first cover so that the pressure of air generated in the air retention space can be induced in the direction of the object space.

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