KR102654987B1 - knee microcurrent stimulation device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a microcurrent knee stimulator, and more specifically, an outer pad formed to surround the knee area of the human body by providing a fixing means for fixing one end and the other end together, so that the cross-section is "ㄷ" shaped. An inner pad forming an internal space by being coupled to one surface of the outer pad in a bent state, a pair of open holes formed parallel to each other in the left and right portions of the surface where the inner pad contacts the knee area, the inner pad A pair of magnet attachment plates formed on one side of the outer pad facing the pad and exposed through the open hole, a pair of magnet members that are magnetically attached to the magnet attachment plates and provide stimulation by a magnetic field to the knee area, and It provides a space into which the magnet member is inserted and fixed, and includes a pair of electrode members that protrude through the open hole and transmit a microcurrent to the contact area when contacted with the knee area, wherein the magnet member is placed on the magnet attachment plate. It relates to a microcurrent knee stimulator, characterized in that it is possible to adjust the position at which the electrode member contacts the knee area by moving it.

Description

Knee microcurrent stimulation device

The present invention relates to a microcurrent knee stimulator, and more specifically, to a microcurrent knee stimulator capable of relieving knee pain through massage and muscle stimulation through growth plate stimulation by flowing microcurrent to the knee area.

There are several acupoints around the human knee, including Joksam-ri, Oeseulan, Naeseulan, Yanggu, and Hyeolhae. Among these, stimulating the acupuncture points around the growth plate has the effect of promoting growth or relieving growing pains.

Additionally, generally, a microscopic current of about 10 to 60 μA, that is, biological current, flows through the human body. By delivering microcurrents of similar size to these biological currents to the human body and reinforcing the biological currents, various therapeutic or massage effects can be obtained by stimulating the relevant area. Research has shown that microcurrents are generally difficult to perceive even when transmitted to the human body at a current of about 1000 ㎂ or less, and are harmless even if exposed for a long time. When these microcurrents are delivered to the human body, various therapeutic or massage effects can be obtained. In particular, when the microcurrents are directed to the area where the growth plate is located, they can promote growth or relieve growing pain by stimulating the acupuncture points around the growth plate. There is a possible effect. Accordingly, various types of microcurrent delivery devices that can transmit microcurrent to the human body have been proposed.

However, the locations of the above-mentioned Joksamri, Oeseulan, Naeseulan, Yanggu, and Hyeolhae acupuncture points are different, and the size of the knee is different for each individual or age group, so even if it is the same acupuncture point, a single device may not be able to finely adjust the desired acupuncture point. It is difficult to stimulate by transmitting electric current.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1040683

Therefore, the task of the microcurrent knee stimulator according to the present invention is to massage the wearer by arbitrarily moving the stimulation point and stimulating the acupuncture point in the desired knee area by delivering microcurrent.

In addition, the present invention is formed in a band shape so that the wearer can easily and easily attach and detach it from the knee, so that it can be used at any time, including during sleep, when microcurrent stimulation is needed.

In addition, the present invention aims to alleviate knee pain by contracting and relaxing muscles through stimulation by microcurrent in addition to the growth plate stimulation effect.

The microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with fixing means for fixing one end and the other end together, so that the outer pad is formed to surround the knee area of the human body, and the cross section is bent to have a "ㄷ" shape. An inner pad forming an internal space by being coupled to one surface of the outer pad in a formed state, a pair of open holes formed parallel to each other through left and right portions of the surface where the inner pad contacts the knee region, the inner pad and A pair of magnet attachment plates formed on one side of the facing outer pad and exposed through the open hole, a pair of magnet members magnetically attached to the magnet attachment plates and providing stimulation by a magnetic field to the knee area, and It provides a space into which a magnet member is inserted and fixed, and includes a pair of electrode members that protrude through the open hole and transmit a microcurrent to the contact area when contacted with the knee area, and the magnet member moves on the magnet attachment plate. As a result, it is possible to control the position where the electrode member contacts the knee area.

In addition, the microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a protrusion that protrudes through the open hole and contacts the knee area of the human body, a wing portion bent and extended from an end of the protrusion, and an end portion of the wing portion. It includes a groove that is curved inward along the rear surface of the protrusion to provide a space into which the magnet member is inserted and fixed, and the magnet member can be fixed in place while inserted in the groove.

In addition, in the microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion has a contact surface in which a portion in contact with the knee area is formed in a planar shape, and is formed to be inclined from the contact surface toward the wing portion, and the protrusion is formed to be inclined from the contact surface toward the wing portion. It may include a convex inclined surface whose cross-sectional width gradually widens toward the wing, and a connection part extending vertically from an end of the convex inclined surface and connected to the wing portion.

In addition, in the microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the inner pad may further include a cushion portion protruding from the center of the surface in contact with the knee area.

In addition, in the microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the inner pad is made of silicone or synthetic resin material, and the open hole may be formed through the longitudinal direction.

The microcurrent knee stimulator according to the present invention,

The wearer can move the stimulation point arbitrarily and deliver a micro-current to the desired acupuncture point in the knee area, thereby stimulating the massage.

In addition, the present invention is formed in the shape of a band that can be wrapped around the wearer's knee, so it has the effect of being conveniently attached and detached to the knee at any time, including while sleeping, when microcurrent stimulation is needed.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of preventing diseases associated with muscle pain by contracting and relaxing muscles through stimulation by microcurrent in addition to the growth plate stimulation effect.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view of a microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an inner rear view of a microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 4(a) and 4(b) are perspective views of an electrode member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the movement of the stimulation point according to the position of the electrode member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the attached drawings. Meanwhile, in the drawings and detailed descriptions, illustrations and references to structures and operations that can be easily understood by those in the field are simplified or omitted. In particular, in the illustrations and detailed descriptions of the drawings, detailed descriptions and illustrations of specific technical configurations and operations of elements that are not directly related to the technical features of the present invention are omitted, and only the technical configurations related to the present invention are briefly shown or described. did.

The terms "front", "rear", "front", "back", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", etc. used in the description below are defined based on the drawings, and these terms The shape and location of each component are not limited.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an outer pad 100, an inner pad 200, a magnet attachment plate 300, a magnet member 400, and an electrode member 500. Includes.

The present invention has a feature that allows the wearer to arbitrarily control the knee area to be stimulated because the stimulation point can be moved.

Here, the stimulation point refers to the part where the electrode member 500, which transmits microcurrent, contacts the knee area.

Figure 2 is a plan view of a microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 2, the outer pad 100 can be fixed to each other by fastening the fixing means 101 formed at one end and the other end, respectively.

Here, the fixing means 101 is preferably composed of a pair of Velcro tapes, but is not limited to this, and can be configured in any form as needed as long as the outer pad 100 can be combined as one while wrapped around the knee. It can be.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, if one end and the other end of the outer pad 100 are fixed, it can be worn wrapped around the knee area.

The inner pad 200 is bent to have a cross-sectional shape and is joined to one surface of the outer pad 100 to form the inner space 201.

The internal space 201 provides a space where the magnetic attachment plate 300 attached to one side of the outer pad 100 can be located, and the height of the internal space 201 is formed to be higher than the thickness of the magnetic attachment plate 300. It is desirable.

In addition, the inner pad 200, which is in direct contact with the knee area, is preferably made of silicone or synthetic resin material that is harmless to the human body and has excellent tactile feel.

Figure 3 is an inner rear view of a microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the inner pad 200 includes a pair of open holes 210 formed parallel to each other on the surface in contact with the knee area.

Here, the open hole 210 is formed in a longitudinal direction with a width and height of a predetermined size so that the wearer can hold and move the electrode member 500 protruding through the open hole 210, and the width and height are at the knee area. It can be appropriately configured as needed to correspond to the location of the acupoint.

That is, the open hole 210 may be formed in an elongated direction along the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 3, but is not limited to this, and may be formed in an elongated direction along the vertical direction, a disk shape, a ring shape, +( As long as the protruding electrode member 500, such as a (plus) shape, can contact the wearer's knee area, any shape can be appropriately selected and configured as needed.

Therefore, if the width in the horizontal direction and the width in the vertical direction are appropriately formed, the wearer can selectively move the electrode portion 500 protruding through the open hole 210 along the open hole 210.

In addition, the cushion portion 230 is formed to protrude at the center of the surface where the inner pad 200 contacts the knee portion, and can protect the front portion of the knee when the wearer wears the present invention.

The magnet attachment plate 300 is formed on one surface of the outer pad 100 facing the inner pad 200 and is exposed through the open hole 210. A pair of magnet members 400 are magnetically attached to the magnet attachment plate 300, and can be freely moved by the wearer on the magnet attachment plate 300. That is, by moving the magnet member 400 on the magnet attachment plate 300, the position at which the electrode member 500 contacts the knee area can be adjusted.

In addition, by forming the magnet member 300, a magnetic field can be formed by the magnet member 300 itself, and the conduction of a microcurrent by the electrode member 500 and the formation of a magnetic field by the magnet member 300 are performed. Complex physical energy may be applied to the area.

In other words, the microcurrent transmitted through the electrode member 300 and the magnetic field generated through the magnet member 300 stimulate the acupuncture points in the knee area and contract and relax the muscles to relieve pain and maintain a healthy body. there is.

Figures 4(a) and 4(b) are perspective views of an electrode member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 4 (a) and Figure 4 (b), the electrode member 500 transmits a micro current to the contact area when it touches the knee area, and has a protrusion 510, a wing part 520, and a groove part. Includes (530).

The protrusion 510 protrudes through the open hole and, when in contact with the knee area, pressurizes the contact area and simultaneously transmits a microcurrent to the contact area, and includes a contact surface 511, a convex inclined surface 512, and a connection part 513.

At this time, the microcurrent may have a size of 1 to 1,000㎂, and refers to a current having a size similar to the biological current generated in the human body.

The size of the microcurrent induced in the human body by the protrusion 510 can be appropriately set depending on the area in contact with the protrusion 510.

The contact surface 511 is a part that comes into contact with the knee area and can be formed in a flat shape, but is not limited to this. In addition to the above-mentioned shape, any shape that can pressurize the wearer's knee area, such as a curved surface or uneven surface, is required. It can be appropriately selected and configured according to.

The convex inclined surface 512 is formed at an angle from the contact surface 511 toward the wing portion 520, and is formed in a structure in which the width of the cross-section gradually narrows as it moves from the contact surface 511 toward the wing portion 520, through which the contact surface When (511) touches the knee area, pressure can be concentrated.

The connection surface 513 extends vertically from the end of the convex inclined surface 512 and is connected to the wing portion 520, and the contact surface 511 protrudes through the open hole 210 to contact the knee area. ) may be formed to be higher than the thickness of the inner pad 200.

The wing portion 520 is bent and extended from the end of the connection surface 513, and an electric wire (not shown) may be connected to one side to receive microcurrent from the outside. In addition, when used without receiving microcurrent from the outside, a battery may be provided on one side of the wing portion 520 for multiple uses, and when used after charging, a rechargeable battery may be provided.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the movement of the stimulation point according to the position of the electrode member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the groove portion 530 is curved along the rear surface of the protrusion 510 at the end of the wing portion 520 to provide a space into which the magnet member 400 is inserted and fixed.

That is, since the magnet member 400 can be fixed in place while inserted into the groove portion 530 using an interference fit method, the wearer can hold the magnet while the magnet member 400 is inserted and fixed into the groove portion 530. By attaching the member 400 to the magnet attachment plate 300 and arbitrarily adjusting its position, the magnetic pole point where the protrusion 510 contacts the knee area can be moved.

Hereinafter, the process by which the electrode member 500 transmits microcurrent to the knee area will be described in detail.

The electrode member 500 may be made of a pair of electrodes having a potential difference.

When a pair of electrodes with a potential difference comes into contact with the human body, they use body fluid as a conductor to generate microcurrents within the human body. The size of these microcurrents varies depending on the potential difference between the pair of electrodes.

For example, to obtain a high microcurrent, it is desirable to select a combination of materials so that the potential difference between a pair of electrodes is large, and to obtain a low microcurrent, it is desirable to select a combination of materials so that the potential difference between a pair of electrodes is small. desirable.

Accordingly, a pair of electrodes forming the electrode member 500 may be formed of different metallic materials to have a potential difference. For example, a pair of electrodes is made of materials with excellent electrical properties such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and aluminum (Al). It can be composed of several combinations such as gold-copper, gold-zinc, gold-aluminum, copper-zinc, iron-zinc, etc.

However, the pair of electrodes is not limited to the above-described materials, and any material that is harmless to the human body and has high electrical conductivity may be appropriately selected and constructed as needed.

When the wearer wishes to operate the present invention, a control unit (not shown) may be installed on one side of the outer pad 100 to transmit an electrical signal to the electrode member 500.

The control unit supplies desired power to the electrode member 500 according to the given purpose, and can control the intensity of the microcurrent delivered to the electrode member 500, on/off status, operating time, etc.

At this time, the width of the operating time of the microcurrent applied to the human body varies depending on the type of electrical stimulation by the control unit, and depending on the given purpose, the amount of current per unit area, the cycle of flowing the microcurrent, waveform, repetition cycle, etc. This is decided.

As described above, the microcurrent knee stimulator according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown according to the above description and drawings, but this is merely an example and various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand that this is possible.

100: outer pad 101: fixing means
200: inner pad 201: inner space
210: Open hole 220: Cushion part
300: Magnet attachment plate 400: Magnet member
500: electrode member 510: protrusion
511: contact surface 512: convex inclined surface
513: connection surface 520: wing part
530: Grooves

Claims (5)

An outer pad formed to surround the knee area of the human body by being provided with fixing means for fixing one end and the other end together;
an inner pad that is bent to have a cross-sectional shape and is joined to one surface of the outer pad to form an internal space;
a pair of open holes formed parallel to each other in left and right portions of a surface where the inner pad contacts the knee portion;
a pair of magnet attachment plates formed on one surface of the outer pad facing the inner pad and exposed through the open hole;
A pair of magnet members that are magnetically attached to the magnet attachment plate and provide stimulation by a magnetic field to the knee area; and
It provides a space into which the magnetic member is inserted and fixed, and a pair of electrode members that protrude through the open hole and transmit a microcurrent to the contact area when they touch the knee area,
A microcurrent knee stimulator, characterized in that the position at which the electrode member contacts the knee area can be adjusted by moving the magnet member on the magnet attachment plate. According to clause 1,
The electrode member is,
A protrusion that protrudes through the open hole and contacts the knee area of the human body, a wing portion bent and extended from an end of the protrusion, and an end of the wing curved inward along the back surface of the protrusion so that the magnet member is inserted and fixed. It includes a groove that provides space for
The magnetic member is,
A microcurrent knee stimulator, characterized in that it is fixed in place while inserted into the groove. According to clause 2,
The protrusion is,
A contact surface in which the portion in contact with the knee area is formed in a planar shape, a convex inclined surface formed to be inclined from the contact surface toward the wing portion and the width of the cross-section gradually widens as it moves from the contact surface toward the wing portion, and the convex inclined surface A microcurrent knee stimulator comprising a connection part that extends vertically from the end and is connected to the wing part. According to clause 1,
The inner pad is,
A microcurrent knee stimulator further comprising a cushion portion protruding from the center of the surface in contact with the knee area. According to clause 4,
The inner pad is made of silicone or synthetic resin,
A microcurrent knee stimulator, characterized in that the open hole is formed through a longitudinal direction.

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