KR102489232B1 - Joint taping protector including current pad generating micro-current - Google Patents

Abstract

A taping protector for a joint including a current pad generating a microcurrent is provided. The taping protector for a joint that generates a microcurrent includes a first band part and a second band part that are fastened to each other by wrapping the upper part of the joint, and a third band part and a fourth band part that are fastened to each other by wrapping the lower part of the joint. A joint protector body; and a microcurrent pad disposed on one surface of the joint protector body.

Description

Joint taping protector including a current pad generating microcurrent {JOINT TAPING PROTECTOR INCLUDING CURRENT PAD GENERATING MICRO-CURRENT}

The present invention relates to a taping protector for joints. Specifically, the present invention relates to a joint taping protector including a current pad generating a microcurrent.

In case of pain due to inflammation, sprain, cartilage wear, etc. in joints such as elbows or knees, joint protectors can be worn on the joints. The joint protector may restrict joint movement to an intended extent while compressing the worn joint.

This can alleviate pain and prevent further injury or disease from worsening. In addition, the joint protector is also used for the purpose of increasing the stability of motion and increasing exercise efficiency by giving a moderate pressure to the joint in addition to the case of a disease such as a sprain. For the same purpose as joint protectors, adhesive tape is used to tighten and wrap joints, but this is cumbersome to re-tape each time you exercise. For this reason, various joint protectors have been developed.

For example, Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 each disclose a joint protector in the shape of an English letter 'X' or 'H'. They all include four band parts, and one of the two band parts is configured to wrap and fasten the upper part of the joint, for example, the kneecap, and the other two band parts to wrap and fasten the lower part of the patella.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0075091, 2007.07.18., Binding pad for relieving knee pain Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0353935., 2004.06.22., Knee joint protector

As described above, the conventional joint guard may provide an effect of relieving pain by compressing the joint. However, conventional joint protectors rely purely on pressure for pain relief, so there is a limit to pain relief. In addition, the conventional joint guard is a situation that presses using the band portion of the guard having elasticity, and only relieves pain at the moment of wearing through this. That is, the pain relieving effect of the joint guard is only temporary, and the cause of the pain cannot be fundamentally eliminated or at least improved.

On the other hand, it is known that minute biocurrents of the level of tens to hundreds of microamperes (㎂) are generated during the process of transferring substances between cells of the human body. Specifically, electricity is generated when cations such as sodium (Na), potassium (K), and calcium (Ca) and anions such as chlorine (Cl) pass through cell membranes, and this biocurrent functions as a signal transmission function between cells. and promote tissue regeneration. In addition, it has been reported that these biocurrents contribute to the death of pathogens such as bacteria and/or viruses that have penetrated into the human body, and exhibit effects on bone tissue regeneration, blood circulation, pain relief, and/or arthritis.

Focusing on the efficacy of the microscopic biocurrents that naturally occur in the body as described above, artificially energizes the human body with a microcurrent of 1,000 ㎂ or less, for example, 100 ㎂ to 400 ㎂, from the outside to treat damaged cells or tissues. Research is ongoing to promote healing.

In addition, another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a joint protector or joint protector body that can be used universally without distinction between the left joint and the right joint.

The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Microcurrent generating joint protector according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving any of the above problems, a first band part and a second band part wrapped around the upper part of the joint and fastened to each other, and a third band part wrapped around the lower part of the joint and fastened to each other And a joint protector body including a fourth band portion; and a microcurrent pad disposed on one surface of the joint protector body.

The microcurrent pad includes an electrode portion including a first electrode and a second electrode protruding on one surface, a first metallic paste contacting the first electrode, and contacting the second electrode and spaced apart from the first metallic paste. A second metallic paste may be included.

In addition, the microcurrent pad includes an electrode part, and the electrode part is a first electrode having a cylindrical shape with an extended top, a first electrode with a partially protruding bottom part, disposed in the first electrode, and A cylindrical insulating housing having a hole into which a protrusion is inserted, a first metallic material, a dielectric material, and a second metallic material sequentially stacked in the insulating housing, and disposed in the insulating housing in contact with the second metallic material, A second electrode closing the upper opening of the insulating housing may be included.

At this time, the first metallic material may come into contact with the bottom portion of the insulating housing and the protruding portion of the first electrode.

Alternatively, the microcurrent pad includes an electrode unit, wherein the electrode unit is disposed in an outer housing having a cylindrical shape with an open top, the outer housing, and a first electrode having a semi-cylindrical shape with an extended top and disposed in the external housing, A second electrode having a semi-cylindrical shape with an extended top and spaced apart from the first electrode in a horizontal direction, a housing cap disposed in the outer housing and disposed in a space surrounded by the first electrode and the second electrode, and A first metallic material, a dielectric material, and a second metallic material disposed in a space surrounded by the first electrode, the second electrode, and the housing cap may be included.

In this case, the first metallic material and the second metallic material may be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, and the first metallic material may contact the first electrode but not the second electrode.

The guard body may further include a main body connecting the first to fourth band parts.

In this case, the extension lengths of the first band part and the second band part extending in opposite directions from the main body part may be different, and the extension lengths of the first band part and the third band part extending in the same direction from the main body part may be different.

In addition, the widths of the first band part and the second band part extending in opposite directions from the main body part may be different, and the widths of the first band part and the third band part extending in the same direction from the main body part may be different.

Also, the extension length and width of the first band portion may be greater than those of the second band portion and the third band portion.

The microcurrent pad may include a first microcurrent pad and a second microcurrent pad.

At this time, the first microcurrent pad and the second microcurrent pad are respectively disposed on the one surface of the first band part and the fourth band part, and the microcurrent pad is on one surface of the second band part and the third band part. may not be placed.

In addition, fastening parts may be formed on one surface and the other surface of the first band part, and the fastening part on the one surface may be fastened to the microcurrent pad, and the fastening part on the other surface may be fastened to the second band part.

A joint protector according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving any of the above problems includes a first band portion extending from the body portion to one side; a second band part extending from the main body part to the other side, configured to be fastened to the first band part, and having a smaller extension length than the first band part; a third band part extending from the main body part to the one side and having a smaller extension length than the first band part; and a fourth band portion extending from the body portion to the other side and configured to be fastened with the third band portion.

An extended length of the fourth band part may be greater than an extended length of the third band part.

In addition, each of the one side and the other side of any of the bands may have a configuration for coupling with Velcro.

Other embodiment specifics are included in the detailed description.

According to embodiments of the present invention, a fine current may be generated in the fine current pad disposed inside the joint protector body.

In addition, in a state where a joint guard is worn for the purpose of relieving pain in a joint pain area, it is possible to exhibit effects such as alleviation or alleviation of disease even during daily life.

In addition, the joint protector body according to the present embodiments includes the first to fourth band parts, but implements the shape of each band part, for example, the width or extension length in a specific form, so that the joint is not distinguished between the left joint protector and the right joint protector. Can be used universally.

That is, in the prior art, the length of the band part was adjusted to prevent the joint protector from loosening during the rotation of the joint, but in this case, the left and right joints, for example, the left knee protector and the right knee protector must be provided separately There was a problem. In addition, there is a problem that the efficiency of joint compression is reduced when the user mistakenly uses the left side and the right side together.

However, the joint protector body according to the present embodiments has the advantage of being universally available for the left joint and the right joint.

Effects according to the embodiments of the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more diverse effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a perspective view of a microcurrent generating joint protector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view showing one side of the joint protector of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a plan view showing the other side of the joint protector of Figure 1;
4 and 5 are views showing a bent state of the joint protector.
6 is a perspective view of the microcurrent pad of FIG. 1 .
7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electrode part of the microcurrent pad of FIG. 6 .
8 is a cross-sectional view of the microcurrent pad of FIG. 6 .
9 is a view showing the order of wearing the microcurrent generating joint protector according to the embodiment of FIG.
10 is an exploded perspective view showing an electrode part of a microcurrent pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a cross-sectional view of the microcurrent pad of FIG. 10 .

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in a variety of different forms, and only the embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and those skilled in the art in the art to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform the person of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. That is, various changes may be made to the embodiments provided by the present invention. The embodiments described below are not intended to be limiting on the embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents or substitutes thereto.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly specifically defined.

In this specification, 'and/or' includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited items. In addition, singular forms also include plural forms unless otherwise specified in the text. As used herein, 'comprises' and/or 'comprising' does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements other than the recited elements. A numerical range expressed using 'to' indicates a numerical range including the values listed before and after it as the lower limit and the upper limit, respectively. 'About' or 'approximately' means a value or range of values within 20% of the value or range of values set forth thereafter.

The size, thickness, width, length, etc. of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated or reduced for convenience and clarity of explanation, so the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form.

The spatially relative terms 'above', 'upper', 'on', 'below', 'beneath', 'lower', etc. are not included in the drawings. As shown, it can be used to easily describe the correlation between one element or component and another element or component. Spatially relative terms should be understood as encompassing different orientations of elements in use in addition to the orientations shown in the figures. For example, when elements shown in the figures are turned over, elements described as 'below' or 'below' other elements may be placed 'above' the other elements. Accordingly, the exemplary term 'below' may include directions of both down and up.

In the present specification, a first direction (X) means any one direction in a plane, and a second direction (Y) means a direction that crosses or is perpendicular to the first direction (X) in the plane. In addition, the third direction (Z) means a direction that intersects or is perpendicular to the plane. Unless otherwise defined, 'plane' means a plane to which the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) belong.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a microcurrent generating joint protector 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a plan view showing one surface (10a) of the joint protector (1) of FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the other side (10b) of the joint protector (1) of FIG. 4 and 5 are views showing a bent state of the joint protector (1). FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the microcurrent pad 20 of FIG. 1 . FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the electrode part 230 of the microcurrent pad 20 of FIG. 6 . FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the microcurrent pad 20 of FIG. 6 . FIG. 9 is a view showing the order of wearing the microcurrent generating joint protector 1 according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

1 to 9, the microcurrent generating joint protector 1 according to the present embodiment may include a joint protector body 10 and one or more microcurrent pads 20.

The joint protector body 10 (or joint protector, joint protector body, joint protection taping member) has a main body portion 150 positioned approximately in the center and a first band portion 110 extending from the body portion 150, and a second band portion (120), a third band portion 130 and a fourth band portion 140 may be included. The joint protector body 10 including the body portion 150 and a plurality of band portions 110, 120, 130, and 140 (or extension portions) extending therefrom may be made of a synthetic resin or a fiber material. The material constituting the joint protector body 10 may be configured to have a predetermined elasticity and strong tensile strength.

The body portion 150 may be a portion connecting the first band portion 110 to the fourth band portion 140 to each other. At least a portion of the body portion 150 may be made of a breathable material or may have an opening. The body portion 150 may cover a user's joint, for example, a kneecap and a patella.

The first band part 110 may extend from the body part 150 to one side in the first direction X, for example, in the left direction. In addition, the second band portion 120 may extend from the body portion 150 to the other side of the first direction (X), for example, to the right. Similarly, the third band portion 130 may extend from the body portion 150 to one side in the first direction X, and the fourth band portion 140 may extend from the body portion 150 to the other side in the first direction X. .

The first band part 110 and the second band part 120 overlap and are located adjacently in the first direction (X), and the third band part 130 and the fourth band part 140 overlap in the first direction (X) and may be located adjacent to each other. In addition, the first band part 110 and the third band part 130 overlap and are located adjacently in the second direction (Y), and the second band part 120 and the fourth band part 140 are positioned in the second direction (Y). Can be located overlapping and adjacent.

The first band part 110 and the second band part 120 may be configured to be fastened to each other to cover the upper part of the joint. In addition, the third band part 130 and the fourth band part 140 may be configured to be fastened to each other to cover the lower part of the joint.

In some embodiments, at least some of the first band portion 110 to the fourth band portion 140 may have different widths and/or extension lengths.

For example, the extended length (L ₁₂₀ ) of the second band part 120 may be smaller than the extended length (L ₁₁₀ ) of the first band part 110 . 3, etc., the vertical shortest distance from the point where the first band part 110 and the third band part 130 or the second band part 120 and the fourth band part 140 diverge to the end of each band part is expressed as an extended length. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the vertical shortest distance from the center of the joint protector body 10 to the end of each band unit may be defined as the extended length.

In addition, the extension length (L ₁₃₀ ) of the third band unit 130 may be smaller than the extension length (L ₁₁₀ ) of the first band unit 110 . The extended length L ₁₃₀ of the third band part 130 may be the same as or different from the extended length L ₁₂₀ of the second band part 120 .

In addition, the extension length (L ₁₄₀ ) of the fourth band unit 140 may be greater than the extension length (L ₁₃₀ ) of the third band unit 130 . The extended length (L ₁₄₀ ) of the fourth band part 140 may be the same as or different from the extended length (L ₁₁₀ ) of the first band part 110 .

For another example, the width (W ₁₂₀ ) of the second band part 120 may be smaller than the width (W ₁₁₀ ) of the first band part 110 . 2 and the like express the width in the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of each band portion, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Also, the width (W ₁₃₀ ) of the third band unit 130 may be smaller than the width (W ₁₁₀ ) of the first band unit 110 . The width (W ₁₃₀ ) of the third band portion 130 may be the same as or different from the width (W ₁₂₀ ) of the second band portion 120 .

Also, the width (W ₁₄₀ ) of the fourth band unit 140 may be larger than the width (W ₁₃₀ ) of the third band unit 130 . The width (W ₁₄₀ ) of the fourth band portion 140 may be the same as or different from the width (W ₁₁₀ ) of the first band portion 110 .

The joint protector body 10 according to this embodiment includes four band parts, but they may be configured asymmetrically in the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y). For example, unlike the present invention, a joint protector configured asymmetrically in only one direction of the first direction (X) or the second direction (Y) can be assumed.

Specifically, the width and extension length of the first band part and the second band part surrounding the upper part of the joint are approximately the same, and the width and extension length of the third and fourth band parts surrounding the lower part of the joint are approximately the same, but the first band part and the third band portion, or a joint protector having different widths and extension lengths from the second band portion and the fourth band portion may be assumed. In this case, since the coupling between the band parts is not strong, a problem in which the band part is loosened according to movement may occur.

Alternatively, the width and extension length of the first band part and the third band part surrounding the joint on one side in the left and right directions are substantially the same, and the width and extension length of the second and fourth band parts surrounding the joint on the other side in the left and right direction are substantially the same, A joint protector in which the first band part and the second band part or the third band part and the fourth band part have different widths and different extension lengths can be assumed. In this case, the joint guard having the above shape should be distinguished for the right joint and the left joint, and they may have symmetrical shapes. That is, when the joint protector prepared for the right joint is worn on the left joint, the joint cannot be tightly tightened, and when the joint protector prepared for the left joint is worn on the right joint, the joint may not be tightly tightened.

Unlike this, the joint protector body 10 according to the present embodiment has a second band portion 120 and a third band portion 130 positioned adjacent to the first band portion 110, with different widths and extensions from the first band portion 110. By forming it in length, all of the above problems can be solved.

As described above, the first band part 110 and the second band part 120 may be configured to be fastened to each other to cover the upper part of the joint. In addition, the third band part 130 and the fourth band part 140 may be configured to be fastened to each other to cover the lower part of the joint.

To this end, the first band part 110 to the fourth band part 140 may include components for fastening to each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the joint protector body 10 may include a first fastening part 181, a second fastening part 182, a third fastening part 183 and a fourth fastening part 184.

The first fastening part 181 may be located on the side of the other surface 10b of the first band part 110 . The first fastening part 181 may be coupled with the second fastening part 182 to be described later. The first fastening part 181 and the second fastening part 182 are not particularly limited as long as they can be reversibly attached and detached, but, for example, a pair of female-Velcro and male-Velcro, or a pair of It may be made of buttons or the like.

The second fastening part 182 may be located on the side of one surface 10a of the second band part 120 . The second fastening part 182 may be coupled to the first fastening part 181 . Through this, one surface 10a of the second band unit 120 may wrap and fasten the other surface 10b of the first band unit 110 .

In addition, the third fastening part 183 may be located on the side of one surface 10a of the third band part 130 . The third fastening part 183 may be combined with the fourth fastening part 184 to be described later. The third fastening part 183 and the fourth fastening part 184 are not particularly limited as long as they can be reversibly attached and detached, but, for example, a pair of female-Velcro and male-Velcro, or a pair of buttons etc. can be made.

The fourth fastening part 184 may be located on the other surface 10b side of the fourth band part 140 . The fourth fastening part 184 may be coupled with the third fastening part 183 . Through this, one surface 10a of the third band unit 130 may wrap and fasten the other surface 10b of the fourth band unit 140 .

One surface 10a of the joint protector body 10 may be a surface in contact with the user's skin, that is, an inner surface, and the other surface 10b may be a surface that does not contact the user's skin, that is, an outer surface. In other words, when the microcurrent generating joint protector 1 according to the present embodiment is worn, the other surface 10b of the joint protector body 10 may be worn so as to be visually recognized.

1 to 3 illustrate the case where the first fastening part 181 and the fourth fastening part 184 are formed in some areas of the other surface 10b of the joint protector body 10, but the present invention is limited thereto. it is not going to be In another embodiment, the other surface 10b of the joint protector body 10 may be substantially entirely made of a Velcro material, for example, a hook material having a relatively small roughness.

In some embodiments, the joint protector body 10 may further include a fifth fastening part 195 and a sixth fastening part 196 . The fifth fastening part 195 and the sixth fastening part 196 may be located on one surface 10a of the joint protector body 10, respectively. Specifically, the fifth fastening part 195 may be located on one surface 10a of the first band part 110, and the sixth fastening part 196 may be located on one surface 10a of the fourth band part 140. there is. The microcurrent pad 20 may be disposed on the fifth fastening part 195 and/or the sixth fastening part 196 .

As a non-limiting example, as will be described later, the first band part 110 and the fourth band part 140 are parts that contact the user first compared to the second band part 120 and the third band part 130, and in particular, the first The fifth fastening part 195 of the band part 110 and the sixth fastening part 196 of the fourth band part 140 may be located on the side of one surface 10a facing the user. Therefore, for user convenience, the fifth fastening part 195 and the sixth fastening part 196 may be formed of arm-Velcro, that is, a hook material having a relatively small roughness.

As described above, at least some of the plurality of band parts of the joint protector body 10, specifically, the first band part 110 and the second band part 120 are configured for fastening to both one side (10a) and the other side (10b), respectively. An element, for example a Velcro material, may be placed.

One or more microcurrent pads 20 may be disposed on one surface 10a of the joint protector body 10 . Specifically, the microcurrent pad 20 may be coupled to the fifth fastening part 195 and the sixth fastening part 196 . For example, a pad fastening part 290 that can be reversibly attached to and detached from the fifth fastening part 195 or the sixth fastening part 196 may be provided on the rear surface of the microcurrent pad 20 . The pad fastening part 290 may be formed as a male-Velcro, that is, a hook having relatively large roughness so as to be fastened with the fifth fastening part 195 and the sixth fastening part 196 .

In an exemplary embodiment, in particular, in an embodiment in which one joint protector body 10 includes four band parts 110, 120, 130, and 140 surrounding the upper and lower parts of the joint, the microcurrent pad 20 can be provided with only two. One of the two microcurrent pads 20 may contact the upper part of the joint to generate a microcurrent, and the other may contact the lower part of the joint to generate a microcurrent.

Specifically, the microcurrent pad 20 is disposed on one surface 10a of the first band part 110 and one surface 10a of the fourth band part 140 having a relatively large width and extension length, but having a relatively small length. It may not be disposed on the second band part 120 and the third band part 130 having a width and an extended length.

That is, the microcurrent pad 20 may be disposed only on the first band portion 110 and the fourth band portion 140 having a relatively large width and extended length. In addition, after bending the first band part 110 to bring the microcurrent pad 20 into contact with the user's skin, one surface of the second band part 120 is placed on the other surface 10b of the first band part 110 ( 10a) can be concluded. Similarly, after bending the fourth band unit 140 first, one surface 10a of the third band unit 130 may be fastened onto the other surface 10b of the fourth band unit 140 .

By fixing the position of the microcurrent pad 20 using the first band part 110 and the fourth band part 140 having a relatively large extension length and width, the position of the microcurrent pad 20 can be adjusted according to the user's selection. It can be adjusted over a wide range. That is, unlike the present embodiment, when the microcurrent pad is fastened using the second band portion 120 and the third band portion 130 having a relatively small width and extension length, it is not easy to adjust the position of the microcurrent pad. can

In addition, the second band part 120 is coupled to the other surface 10b of the first band part 110, and the third band part 130 is coupled to the other surface 10b of the fourth band part 140 to combine them. stability can be further improved. That is, after first bending the first band part 110 and the fourth band part 140 having a relatively wide width, the second band part 120 and the third band part 130 may be fastened thereon, respectively. In this case, since the first band part 110 and the fourth band part 140 have a large width and extended length and secure a wide range, the second band part 120 and the third band part 130 are user convenience or user's physical characteristics. can be attached to a desired position among a wide range in consideration of Unlike the present embodiment, the second band portion 120 and the third band portion 130 having a relatively small width and extended length are first bent, and the first band portion 110 and the fourth band portion are formed on the other surface 10b. When fastening (140), it is possible to fasten only at a predetermined position, and when it is out of that position, the fastening strength may be very weak.

The microcurrent pad 20 may include a pad body part 210 and an electrode part 230 . The pad body 210 may be a part constituting the overall shape of the microcurrent pad 20 . Like the joint protector body 10, the pad body portion 210 may be made of a fiber or synthetic resin material. The material of the pad body portion 210 may be the same as at least any part of the joint protector body 10 or made of a different material. A part of the pad body part 210, for example, a groove is formed in the center, and the electrode part 230 may be inserted into the groove. The pad body part 210 and the electrode part 230 may be coupled using an adhesive or the like, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The electrode part 230 may be a part that generates a minute current. Specifically, the electrode unit 230 may include a first electrode 231 and a second electrode 232 . In this case, the user's sweat or water or moisture may act as an electrolyte. Cells or tissues may be activated by generating a microcurrent generated between the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 . The electrode part 230 may protrude from one surface of the pad body part 210 and may have a shape that facilitates contact with the user's skin. Also, unlike those shown in the drawing, the edges or upper surfaces of the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 may be substantially round or curved to minimize stimulation applied to the user's skin.

The minute current generated between the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 may be due to a redox reaction. That is, a minute current may be generated without a separate power supply. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 may each be made of a metal material or a synthetic resin material such as conductive rubber or conductive silicon. The first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 may be spaced apart from each other in the third direction Z without contacting each other.

Hereinafter, components of the electrode unit 230 will be described in detail.

Specifically, the electrode unit 230 includes a first electrode 231, an insulating housing 235 disposed within the first electrode 231, and a second electrode 232 disposed within the insulating housing 235, A first metallic material 241 , a dielectric material 243 , and a second metallic material 242 may be further included.

The first electrode 231 may have a substantially cylindrical shape with an empty inside. The cylindrical first electrode 231 may have an upper opening. An upper end of the first electrode 231 may extend in a radial direction. The upper extension of the first electrode 231 may be formed to increase a contact area between the user and the first electrode 231 . In addition, the bottom portion of the first electrode 231 may partially protrude to form the first electrode protruding portion 231p.

An insulating housing 235 may be disposed in the inner space of the first electrode 231 . The insulating housing 235 may have a substantially cylindrical shape with an empty inside. The cylindrical insulating housing 235 may have an upper opening. Also, the bottom of the insulating housing 235 may have a hole. The first electrode protrusion 231p of the first electrode 231 may be inserted through the hole.

The insulating housing 235 may serve to protect the first metallic material 241 and the second metallic material 242 therein, and to insulate the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232. there is.

A first metallic material 241 , a dielectric material 243 , and a second metallic material 242 may be sequentially stacked or disposed in the insulating housing 235 .

Specifically, the first metallic material 241 may come into contact with the bottom portion of the insulating housing 235 and the first electrode protruding portion 231p. The first metallic material 241 may include a metallic material capable of causing a redox reaction with a second metallic material 242 to be described later. For example, the first metallic material 241 may include a paste of a predetermined metal material or a gel in which a metal material is dispersed. Examples of the metal included in the first metallic material 241 include copper (Cu), copper oxide (CuO ₂ ), lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO ₂ ), silver (Ag), gold (Au), platinum (Pt), or These alloys or combinations thereof can be exemplified.

The second metallic material 242 may contact the lower surface of the second electrode 232 and the sidewall of the insulating housing 235 . The second metallic material 242 may include a metallic material capable of causing a redox reaction with the first metallic material 241 described above. For example, the second metallic material 242 may include a paste of a predetermined metal material or a gel in which a metal material is dispersed. Examples of the metal included in the second metallic material 242 include aluminum (Al), zinc (Zn), cobalt oxide (CoO), magnesium (Mg), iron (Ge), an alloy thereof, or a combination thereof. can do.

The first metallic material 241 and the second metallic material 242 may be spaced apart from each other in the third direction Z without contacting each other. To this end, a dielectric material 243 may be interposed between the first metallic material 241 and the second metallic material 242 . Accordingly, the first electrode 231 including the first metallic material 241 and the first electrode protrusion 231p in contact with the first electrode 231 forms a reducing electrode or an anode, and the second metallic material 242 and the first electrode protruding portion 231p in contact with the second metallic material 242 The second electrode 232 may form an oxidizing electrode or a negative electrode.

The second electrode 232 may be disposed on the second metallic material 242 . In addition, the second electrode 232 may be disposed to close the inside of the insulating housing 235 and the upper opening of the insulating housing 235 . An upper surface of the second electrode 232 may have the same level as or at least a similar level to that of the first electrode 231 . In addition, the level of the upper surfaces of the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 may be higher than the level of the upper end of the insulating housing 235 .

Less than 1,000 ㎂, or 100 ㎂ to 400 ㎂ or 100 ㎂, which can cause cell stimulation between the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232 without a separate power supply using the electrode unit 230 configured as above. A minute current of ㎂ to 200 ㎂ may be generated.

Through the above structure, the electrode unit 230 may have a shape in which the first electrode 231 surrounds the second electrode 232 when viewed from a plan view. In addition, at the point of view of the cross section, the first metallic material 241 functioning as a positive electrode may be positioned lower or inner than the second metallic material 242 functioning as a negative electrode. Compared to the second metallic material 242 , the first metallic material 241 may be a material that is undesirably in contact with the human body. Therefore, by disposing the first metallic material 241 on the lower side or the inner side, leakage of the internal material due to damage to the electrode unit 230 and problems caused therefrom may be alleviated.

In addition, through the above structure, microcurrent generation with excellent efficiency can be achieved with a relatively easy method and low manufacturing cost. That is, by using the first electrode 231 like an external housing, the first electrode 231 and the second electrode 232, and the first metallic material 241 and the second metallic material that play a major role in generating a microcurrent are provided. (242) etc. can be modularized and manufactured. In addition, the microcurrent pad 20 can be easily provided by combining this with the pad body 210 .

Hereinafter, other embodiments of the present invention will be described. However, a description of components identical or extremely similar to the joint protector and the microcurrent pad generating the microcurrent according to the above-described embodiment will be omitted, and this will be a general description of the technical field from the description of the accompanying drawings and detailed description. It will be clear to the technologist.

10 is an exploded perspective view showing the electrode part 330 of the microcurrent pad 30 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the microcurrent pad 30 of FIG. 10 .

A joint protector that generates a microcurrent according to the present embodiment may include a joint protector body (not shown) and a microcurrent pad 30 .

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 , the microcurrent pad 30 according to the present embodiment includes a pad body 310 and an electrode unit 330, and the first electrode 331 of the electrode unit 330 and Unlike the microcurrent pad 20 according to the above-described embodiment, the second electrode 332 overlaps in the plane direction to which the first direction X and the second direction Y belong, rather than the third direction Z. point.

The first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 may each be made of a metal material or a synthetic resin material such as conductive rubber or conductive silicon. The first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 may be spaced apart in the first direction (X) or in a horizontal direction to which the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y) belong.

Specifically, the electrode unit 330 includes an outer housing 335, a first electrode 331 and a second electrode 332 disposed in the outer housing 335, and includes a first metallic material 341 and a dielectric material. 343 , a second metallic material 342 and a housing cap 337 may be further included.

The outer housing 335 may have a substantially cylindrical shape with an empty inside. The cylindrical outer housing 335 may have an upper opening. In some embodiments, outer housing 335 may be made of an insulating material.

A first electrode 331 and a second electrode 332 may be disposed in an inner space of the outer housing 335 . Each of the first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 may have a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. The semi-cylindrical first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 may have an upper opening and a side opening. Upper ends of the first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 may extend in a radial direction. Upper extension portions of the first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 may be formed to increase contact areas between the user and the first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 , respectively.

A housing cap 337 may be disposed in an inner space of the outer housing 335 , specifically, a space surrounded by the first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 . The housing cap 337 may be made of an insulating material. The housing cap 337 may be disposed to seal an inner space surrounded by the first electrode 331 and the second electrode 332 . Levels of upper surfaces of the first electrode 331 and second electrode 332 may be higher than levels of upper surfaces of the outer housing 335 and upper surfaces of the housing cap 337 .

In the space surrounded by the first electrode 331, the second electrode 332, and the housing cap 337, the first metallic material 341, the dielectric material 343, and the second metallic material 342 are disposed in the horizontal direction. Can be placed overlapping.

The first metallic material 341 may contact the first electrode 331 and the housing cap 337 . On the other hand, the first metallic material 341 may not come into contact with the second electrode 332 . Also, the second metallic material 342 may come into contact with the second electrode 332 and the housing cap 337 . On the other hand, the second metallic material 342 may not come into contact with the first electrode 331 . The first metallic material 341 and the second metallic material 342 may be spaced apart in a horizontal direction without contacting each other. To this end, a dielectric material 343 may be interposed between the first metallic material 341 and the second metallic material 342 .

The first metallic material 341 and the first electrode 331 contacting therewith may form a reducing electrode or positive electrode, and the second metallic material 342 and the second electrode 332 contacting therewith may form an oxidizing electrode or a positive electrode. there is. Since examples of the first metallic material 341 and the second metallic material 342 have been described above, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

Although the above has been described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, this is only an example and does not limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs will be able to It will be appreciated that various modifications and applications not exemplified above are possible.

Therefore, it should be understood that the scope of the present invention includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the technical ideas exemplified above. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiment of the present invention can be modified and implemented. And differences related to these modifications and applications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

1: Microcurrent generation joint protector
10: joint protector body
20: microcurrent pad
110: first band part
120: second band unit
130: third band unit
140: fourth band unit
210: pad body
230: electrode part

Claims (10)

A joint protector body including a first band part and a second band part wrapped around the upper part of the joint and fastened to each other, and a third band part and a fourth band part wrapped around the lower part of the joint and fastened to each other; And a microcurrent pad disposed on one surface of the joint protector body,
The microcurrent pad includes an electrode part, and the electrode part
A first electrode having a cylindrical shape with an extended top, the first electrode having a partially protruded bottom;
A cylindrical insulating housing disposed within the first electrode and having a hole into which a protrusion of the first electrode is inserted;
A first metallic material, a dielectric material and a second metallic material sequentially stacked in the insulating housing, and
A second electrode disposed in the insulating housing in contact with the second metallic material and closing the upper opening of the insulating housing;
Wherein the first metallic material is in contact with the bottom portion of the insulating housing and the protruding portion of the first electrode. According to claim 1,
The microcurrent pad
An electrode unit including a first electrode and a second electrode protruding on one surface;
A first metallic paste in contact with the first electrode, and
A microcurrent generating joint protector comprising a second metallic paste in contact with the second electrode and spaced apart from the first metallic paste. delete According to claim 1,
The microcurrent pad includes an electrode unit, and the electrode unit
A cylindrical outer housing with an open top,
A first electrode disposed in the outer housing and having a semi-cylindrical shape with an upper portion extended;
A second electrode disposed in the outer housing, having a semi-cylindrical shape with an extended top, and spaced apart from the first electrode in a horizontal direction;
A housing cap disposed within the outer housing and disposed within a space surrounded by the first electrode and the second electrode, and
A first metallic material, a dielectric material, and a second metallic material disposed in a space surrounded by the first electrode, the second electrode, and the housing cap,
The first metallic material and the second metallic material are spaced apart in the horizontal direction,
Wherein the first metallic material is in contact with the first electrode but not in contact with the second electrode. According to claim 1,
The protector body further includes a body portion connecting the first to fourth band portions,
The extension lengths of the first band portion and the second band portion extending to opposite sides from the body portion are different,
The extension length of the first band part and the third band part extending from the body part to the same side with each other are different microcurrent generating joint protectors. According to claim 1,
The protector body further includes a body portion connecting the first to fourth band portions,
The widths of the first band portion and the second band portion extending to opposite sides from the main body portion are different,
The first band portion and the third band portion extending from the body portion to the same side have different widths of the microcurrent generating joint protector. According to claim 5 or 6,
The extension length and width of the first band portion are greater than those of the second band portion and the third band portion,
The microcurrent pad is composed of a first microcurrent pad and a second microcurrent pad,
The first microcurrent pad and the second microcurrent pad are disposed on the one surface of the first band part and the fourth band part, respectively;
A microcurrent generating joint protector in which a microcurrent pad is not disposed on one surface of the second band part and the third band part. According to claim 5 or 6,
The extension length and width of the first band portion are greater than those of the second band portion and the third band portion,
A fastening part is formed on the one surface and the other surface of the first band part, the fastening part of the one surface is fastened with the microcurrent pad, and the fastening part of the other surface is fastened with the second band part. Joint protector. delete delete

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