KR20030050844A - Massage System Using Air And Low Frequency Wave - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is a massage system with air and low frequency wave used which performs air massage treatment and low frequency treatment at the same time so that it helps to reduce treatment time, with showing optimal massage effect. CONSTITUTION: The massage system with air and the low frequency wave used comprises the parts of: a pad which lets plural airtight rooms formed and changed in volume as the volume of inflow air and gets plural low frequency electrodes adhered to a skin contact side to transfer a low frequency signal to skin; a connection part which lets a low frequency signal line transfer a low frequency signal to a low frequency electrode and gets an air channel formed to circulate air; an air supplier which supplies air to the airtight room of the pad; a low frequency generator which supplies low frequency signal to the low frequency electrode; and a control part(10) which controls air pressure of plural airtight rooms and output of the low frequency signal.

Description

Massage System Using Air And Low Frequency Wave

The present invention relates to a massage system using air and low frequency, and more specifically, to the air massage treatment function and low frequency treatment using air pressure at the same time to achieve the optimal massage effect and shortening the treatment time air and low frequency It relates to a massage system using.

In general, the human body often falls into a pathological state such as muscle or nerve strain due to excessive exercise or stress.

In order to treat or alleviate such pathological conditions, there is an air massage system for applying physical air to muscles using compressed air, and a low frequency therapy device for applying electric stimulation.

Since the air massage system or the low frequency treatment device as described above has a very high therapeutic effect, it is applied to most physical therapy.

In addition, the treatment device as described above is different from the therapeutic effect of the air massage system and the low-frequency treatment device, and since the combination of the two has a high therapeutic effect, it is common to use two types of treatment devices sequentially.

However, since the conventional air massage system or the low frequency treatment device is composed of separate systems, it takes a lot of time due to sequential use, and there are troublesome problems in managing two types of systems, and it is generally used for low frequency treatment. The low frequency electrode used is a situation that there is a problem such as economic burden because disposable (adhesive coated sponge electrode) or electrode that can be used many times (sticky gel coated sponge electrode) is used.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the problems of the prior art, the object of which is to easily manage while improving the efficacy of the treatment and the time required for treatment by using a system having a simultaneous air massage function and low frequency treatment function The present invention provides a massage system using air and low frequency that can be done without economic burden.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a massage system using air and low frequency according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a state of use of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view for explaining the main body in the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view for explaining a cuff pad in the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cuff pad in the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view for explaining the band pad in the present invention.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the band pad in the present invention.

8 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the pad in the present invention.

Figure 9 is a graph for explaining the air pressure applied to the pad in the present invention.

10 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the air pressure change and the low frequency output of the pad in the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2: body 3: pad

10 control unit 20 air pump

22 pressure sensor 27-30 solenoid valve

40: low frequency amplifier 45: storage battery

46: charger 48: sound generator

50: display unit 70: operation setting unit

80: cuff pad

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of hermetic chambers whose volume increases or decreases according to the amount of air introduced therein, and a plurality of low frequency electrodes are attached to the skin contact surface of the hermetic chamber position to transmit low frequency signals to the skin. Pads; A connection portion having a low frequency signal line for transmitting a low frequency signal to the low frequency electrode of the pad and having an air passage for distributing air to the hermetic chamber; Air supply means for supplying air to the hermetic chamber of the pad through the connection portion; Low frequency generating means for supplying a low frequency signal to the low frequency electrode of the pad through the connection portion; It provides a massage system using air and low frequency comprising a control unit for controlling the air pressure of the plurality of hermetic chambers formed in the pad by controlling the air supply means and low frequency generating means, and controls the output of the low frequency signal. .

The present invention is configured to further include a pressure sensor for measuring the air pressure supplied to the airtight chamber formed in the pad to the control unit, the control unit detects the pressure of the plurality of airtight chamber through the pressure sensor to a predetermined pressure When it reaches, it controls the output time point of the low frequency signal of the low frequency signal generating means.

The controller may preset a maximum pressure value and a maximum pressure holding time of the air pressure supplied to the pad, generate an error signal when the set value is exceeded, and stop the air supply means and the low frequency signal output means. The control unit stores the operation order of the hermetic chamber and the low frequency signal output order by the user by the air supply means and the low frequency output means and stores them in the memory so that they can be used during the next operation.

The pad may be any one selected from a cuff pad and a pocket pad, and the controller may include at least one of air massage and low frequency treatment using the pad through which compressed air supplied by the air supply means and the low frequency output means and the low frequency signal are transmitted. It works by choosing either method.

The present invention made as described above by using a massage system using the air and low frequency at the same time having an air massage function and a low frequency treatment function, by selecting the necessary function in some cases, or using the two functions at the same time treatment time It can be shortened.

(Example)

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention described above in more detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, a massage system using air and low frequency according to the present invention includes a pad 3 mounted to a body to perform massage and low frequency treatment, and a body 2 for providing compressed air and low frequency signals to the pad. It consists of

As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 2 includes an air pump 20 for compressing and outputting the purified air through the air filter 21; A pressure sensor 22 for detecting a pressure of the compressed air generated by the air pump 20; Four check valves (23 to 26) for unidirectionally controlling the compressed air from the air pump (20) in the output end direction; Four solenoid valves 27 to 30 for regulating the flow of compressed air supplied through the check valves 23 to 26; Four output stages (32 to 35) for supplying compressed air supplied through the solenoid valves (27 to 30) to the pad (3) through the connection portion (37); A valve driver 31 for driving the solenoid valves 27 to 30; A low frequency setting section 42 for setting an output frequency and a voltage among frequencies between 1 and 100 Hz; A low frequency oscillator 41 for oscillating and outputting a low frequency signal having a frequency and a voltage set by the low frequency setting unit 42; A low frequency amplifier 40 for amplifying a low frequency signal input from the low frequency oscillator 41 at a predetermined ratio and outputting the low frequency signal to the output terminals 32 to 35; A low frequency monitoring unit (43) for monitoring the frequency and voltage of the low frequency signal outputted through the low frequency amplifier (40); An operation setting unit (70) for setting output states of the compressed air and low frequency signals output to the pad (3) through the output terminals (32 to 35); A display unit 50 for displaying an operation state of the pad 3 and a display unit driver 49 for driving the display unit 50; A sound generator 48 for outputting a sound signal corresponding to the operation state through the speaker 47 to inform the operation state by sound; In order to control the operation of the pad 3 required by the user through the operation setting unit 70, the solenoid valves 27 to 30 are controlled through the valve driver 41 and supplied to the pad 3. The pressure of the compressed air and the order of supply of compressed air for each output terminal 32 to 35 are controlled, the frequency and voltage of the low frequency signal to be output are controlled through the low frequency setting unit 42, and the low frequency monitoring unit 43 Monitor the output state of the low frequency amplification unit 40 and control the output through the low frequency setting unit 42, and display the operation state on the display unit 50 through the display unit driver 49, A control unit (10) having a function of audibly informing a user of an operation state by using the sound generating unit (48); It includes a storage battery 45 for supplying the drive power of the component and a charger 46 for charging the storage battery 45.

The main body 2 composed of the above components is embedded in the housing 5 as shown in FIG. 3, and the speaker 47 is installed inside the front panel upper end of the housing 5, and the display unit 50 is provided. Is installed at the front panel stop of the housing 5, and the operation setting unit 70 is installed at the bottom of the front panel.

In addition, although the main body 2 is controlled through the operation setting unit 70, in some cases, the main body 2 may be controlled by the remote controller 4. To this end, a remote control receiver 86 for receiving a signal from the remote controller 4 is installed on the front panel.

The operation setting unit 70 is for setting the pressure of the air supplied to the power supply SW 88 for controlling the main power supply, the operation SW 79 for operating the main body 2, and the pad 3 Air mode SW 71, air pressure reduction SW 72 for reducing or increasing the pressure of air supplied to the pad 3, air pressure increase SW 73, and low frequency signals applied to the pad 3 Low frequency mode SW 76 for setting the current of the low frequency, low frequency current reducing SW 77 for reducing or increasing the current of the low frequency signal, low frequency current increasing SW 78, and the air and low frequency applied to the pad 3 A start / stop SW 74 for selecting whether or not a signal is supplied, a timer SW 75 for setting the operation time of the air and low frequency signals applied to the pad 3, and the like.

The display unit 50 includes a timer display unit 51 for displaying the time progress of the timer set by the timer SW 75, a battery remaining display unit 52 for displaying the remaining amount of the storage battery 45, and the storage battery 45. An external power display unit 53 for indicating that external power is supplied through the charger 46 instead of the power supply unit 46, and an error display unit 54 for indicating whether the pad 3 is normally operated by the start / stop SW 75. ), A maximum pressure display unit 55 for displaying a maximum pressure set value of the air supplied to the pad 3, a maximum current amount display unit 56 for displaying a maximum current amount of a low frequency signal supplied to the pad 3, and the pad. (3) a progress display unit 57 for displaying the progress of the air and low frequency signals supplied to the low frequency mode display unit 58 for displaying the low frequency mode operation, an air mode display unit 59 for displaying the air mode operation, Consists of a low-frequency pulse display unit 60 such that display the status of the pulse frequency signal.

The pad 3 provided through an embodiment of the present invention includes a cuff pad 80 as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and a pocket pad as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2. An explanation will be given taking (80) as an example.

Cuff-type pocket 80 is composed of at least two layers, preferably four layers of films 91 to 94 so that a Velcro fastener 85 is attached to one end and a hermetic chamber 81 is formed therein. Thus, the fusion portion 96 is formed in the same manner as the high frequency fusion for each section to form a plurality of airtight chambers 81 (four in the present invention), and a connecting passage 82 is formed at one end of each airtight chamber 81. Is formed extending, the connection portion 82 is connected to the connection portion 37.

In addition, a plurality of low frequency electrodes 83 are attached to the outer surface of the hermetic chamber 81, that is, the surface in contact with the skin of the body, and the low frequency signal lines 83 for transmitting low frequency signals to the low frequency electrodes 83 are provided. It is installed in the connecting passage 82 and the connecting portion 37 through the inside of the airtight chamber 81 and is connected to the output terminals 32 to 35. Therefore, it connects to the low frequency electrode 83 from the inside of the airtight chamber 81.

Pocket pads as shown in Figure 2 is formed with four hermetic chambers, such as the cuff pad 80, each of the hermetic chamber is attached to a low-frequency electrode, both ends thereof in a pocket form using a coupling means such as a zipper (99) It can be configured.

The massage system using air and low frequency according to the present invention configured as described above may be used alone or in combination with air massage or low frequency treatment according to the user's choice.

That is, since the air and the low frequency signal can be simultaneously supplied to the pad 3 through the output terminals 32 to 35 and the connecting portion 37, the air massage function and the low frequency treatment function can be used alone or simultaneously.

The present invention is configured in the form of a small battery 45 is built in the main body 2, it is possible to use an external power source using the charger 46 in place of the battery 45, at this time, the battery 45 as a power source If the charger 46 is used instead, the controller 10 indicates that the external power display unit 53 is using external power using the charger 46, and can be easily mounted on a bed, pole, stand, or the like. The holder is formed at one end of the housing of the main body 2.

The check switch 87 is operated before operating the massage system using air and low frequency according to the present invention. Accordingly, the test pressure default setting is set to 100 mmHg maximum pressure and 10 seconds maximum setting time to test the leakage of the air system, and if the pressure and time is exceeded, an error message is output through the speaker 47 (hereinafter, The cuff pad 80 will be described as an example).

Air is pressurized to the first hermetic chamber 81a of the pad 80 to calculate the time to reach 100 mmHg, which is a value programmed in advance in the memory of the controller 10, and input the arrival time into the memory. In addition, if the arrival time is 10 seconds or more, an error is generated and notified to the user. If there is no error, the sound generator 48 and the speaker 47 inform the user of the normality.

Subsequently, the air mode SW 71 is divided into the automatic mode, the mode 1, the mode 2, and the mode 3 by the procedure already programmed in the control unit 10, which is supplied to the plurality of hermetic chambers 81a to 81d. Classified by the supply order of air.

That is, if four airtight chambers are defined as the first hermetic chamber 81a to the fourth hermetic chamber 81d, mode 1 is repeated in the order of 1-2-3-4, and mode 2 is 1-2-3-4- Repeated in the order of 3-2-1, mode 3 is repeated in the order of (1, 2)-(3, 4), and automatic mode is convenient for the user in that the modes 1 to 3 are sequentially repeated. Compressed air is injected from the first hermetic chamber (81) to the fourth hermetic chamber (81d) in units of 5 seconds in a corresponding manner, or in the reverse order or as a whole is determined by the air mode SW 71 at a time. It stops after one round.

In addition, the operation order of the first to fourth hermetic chambers 81a to 81d may be implemented in all cases in which combinations are possible in addition to the above modes.

The air pressure decrease and increase SW 72, 73 operation again determines the maximum pressure of the compressed air by this method, which has already been programmed to a stepwise level.

Thereafter, air in all hermetic chambers is discharged 3 seconds after the air pressure decrease and increase SW 72, 73 operation setting, and the maximum pressure level is stored in the control unit 10.

Subsequently, the low frequency mode SW 76 is operated to select the low frequency treatment, and the mode in which the functions are divided is selected by changing the low frequency pulse and the pulse width of 1 to 100 Hz according to the order already programmed. This is divided into four modes for the user's convenience. The preset change frequency is bundled and divided into Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Auto Mode, and the like. In the same manner as in the automatic mode, Mode 1 to Mode 3 massage the changing frequency in a sequential manner, and the low frequency pulse display unit in a graphical form to visually assist the user that low frequency pulses are being output and changed. It is displayed at 60.

At this time, the compressed air is sequentially injected into the first to fourth hermetic chambers 81a to 81d of the pad 80 to be in a standby state (see FIG. 10) at a predetermined pressure, that is, a low frequency output control point. The first to fourth low frequency electrodes 83a to 83d are sequentially in close contact with the affected area, and a low frequency signal is output from the low frequency electrode 83 to the skin from the moment when a pressure higher than the pressure of the low frequency output control point is applied. .

Next, the low frequency current is reduced and increased by operating the SWs 77 and 78, and the intensity of the low frequency current is displayed on the maximum current amount display unit 56 by dividing it into 0 to 10 steps to set the maximum amount of current while the user feels the low frequency stimulus. After 3 seconds of the decrease and increase SW 77 and 78 operation, the stimulus is stopped, and the set maximum current amount is stored in the memory of the controller 10.

Next, the timer SW 75 is set in increments of 5 minutes, up to 60 minutes, and continuous operation is also possible. Then, all functions start with the setting values stored in the memory by the start / stop SW 74 operation, and the treatment is started, and the remaining time of the timer is displayed through the timer display unit 51.

In addition, the start / stop SW (74) operation during the treatment can pause the count of all functions and timers, after the completion of the timer buzzer for 3 seconds after the completion of all the functions return to the state before starting, the set value that was treated Is stored in the memory and can be treated only by the start / stop SW 74 operation during the next treatment.

The adjustment using the plurality of operation setting units 70 can also be operated through the remote controller 4.

In the present invention as described above, the compressed air supplied to the first to fourth hermetic chambers 81a to 81d of the pad 80 is controlled under the control of the control unit 10 according to the user's setting by the operation setting unit 70. The pump driver 19 operates the air pump 20, and the air filter 21 is connected to this material contained in the air at the inlet of the air pump 20 so that the filtered air is transferred to the air pump 20. Inflow.

In addition, a pressure sensor 22 for detecting air pressure is connected to the outlet of the air pump 20 to adjust the pressure of the airtight chamber formed at the pad 80 and the low frequency output time point, and the pressure sensor 22 detects the pressure. The analog pressure signal is amplified by the analog amplification unit, the noise signal is removed by the signal filter, and then the analog signal is digitized by the ADC and input to the controller 10.

The high frequency output current is set by the low frequency mode SW 76 and the low frequency current decreasing and increasing SWs 77 and 78, and the set value is transmitted to the low frequency oscillator 41 to generate an oscillation frequency signal of 1 to 100 HZ. The low frequency amplifier 40 is output to the output terminals 32 to 35 with the same output number as the number of the first to fourth hermetic chambers 81a to 81d. The output current value of the low frequency amplification unit 40 is fed back by the low frequency monitor 43 to be analyzed and compared with the set value, and then input to the controller 10 to prevent the user and the device from the error of the low frequency output current. Protect.

The pressure signal sensed by the pressure sensor 22 is transmitted to the controller 10 to provide a timing value for outputting or stopping the low frequency signal, which can be seen in FIG. 10.

That is, the low frequency signal is output by setting the low frequency signal output point at a position of about 30 mmHg in which the airtight chamber, which starts pressurization, is pressed against the user's affected part in the first to fourth hermetic chambers 81a to 81d of the pad 80. To output at that pressure.

Then, when the pressure in the hermetic chamber to be operated next reaches the same point, the low frequency current supplied to the low frequency electrode of the previous stage is cut off.

The reason for the control as described above is to control more stably because the low frequency electrode 83 is suddenly unstable in contact with the affected part of the user during the low frequency treatment because a sudden stimulus may be felt due to a phenomenon such as a spark.

In addition, according to the selection of the operation setting unit 70, the control unit 10 can know the leakage of air by the calculated value of the time to reach the maximum pressure set value of the airtight chamber 81 under pressure of the pad 80 + When the time exceeds 20%, a check letter is displayed on the error display unit 54 of the display unit 50, and also the user is informed by sound using the sound generating unit 48, and the maximum basic pressure The set time of the set value is 10 seconds, this function is to obtain the maximum massage effect in the best conditions (see Fig. 9).

The present invention uses the charger 46 or the battery 45 as a power source, the connection end of the connecting portion 37, the pad 80 is connected to the output terminal 38 composed of the first to fourth output terminals (32 to 35) Connect (37a). Therefore, the air system and the low frequency signal system are connected between the main body 2 and the pad 80.

After connecting as above, the power source SW 88 is turned on. In addition, when the operation SW 79 is pressed, the control unit 10 generates a beep through the sound generating unit 48, and all of the display units of the display unit 50 are turned on for 1.5 seconds and then turned off. Is displayed, and the power relationship is selected and displayed.

Then activate the check SW 87 (test pressure default setting: the maximum pressure is set to 100 mmHg, the maximum basic time is set to 10 seconds, and an error occurs when exceeded). The air is pressurized to the first hermetic chamber 81a of the pad 80 and the time to reach 100 mmHg, which is a value programmed in the memory of the controller 10, is calculated and input to the controller 10. In addition, a check character is displayed on the error display unit 54 of the display unit 50 when 10 seconds or more is exceeded, and the sound generating unit 48 notifies an error occurrence (see FIG. 9).

Next, the timer SW 75 is operated to set the time for massaging while watching the numeric display of the timer display unit 51, and the air mode SW 71 is operated to press the airtight chamber 81 of the pad 80. The order and method are selected, and the air pressure decrease and increase SWs 72 and 73 are operated to bring the strength of the air pressures of the airtight chambers 81a to 81d of the pad 80 into the maximum pressure display section 55 in steps of 0 to 10. The display is divided to set the pressure applied to the airtight chamber 81 of the pad 80 while the user confirms this. At this time, the air pump 20 and the solenoid valves 27 to 30 are in an on state under the control of the control unit 10, and after reaching the predetermined pressure level, the air pump 20 is stopped and the solenoid valves 27 to 30 are controlled. 30) to stay on.

Thereafter, if the operation of the air pressure decrease and increase SWs 72 and 73 is not performed for 3 seconds or the operation of the low frequency related switch is performed, the pad 80 is shorted by the solenoid valves 27 to 28 under the control of the control unit 10. The air supplied to the air leaks into the atmosphere, and the airtight chamber 81 is contracted to its original state.

Thereafter, the low frequency mode SW 76 is operated to select one of the modes 1 to 3 or the automatic mode in which the change frequency of 1 to 100 Hz is bundled. At this time, the air pump 20 and the solenoid valves 27 to 30 are turned on under the control of the controller 10, and air is supplied to the first hermetic chamber 81a to the low frequency output control point as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the air pump 20 is stopped, and the first solenoid valve 27 is kept in an on state so that the first low frequency electrode 83a of the pad 80 comes into close contact with the skin of the user so that a low frequency signal flows into the skin. To be.

Thereafter, if there is no operation of the low frequency current decreasing and increasing SWs 77 and 78 or any other switch operation for 3 seconds, the input of the low frequency related operation is stored in the memory. Next, the start / stop SW 74 is turned on. The airtight chamber number of the pad 80 in which the air + low frequency massage is in progress is displayed as 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the progress display unit 57, and all functions are started at the set values operated as described above. After the massage treatment starts, when the time set by the timer SW 75 has elapsed, all the functions are stopped, and after the sound is generated, the control unit 10 returns to the pre-use stage, and the used setting values are stored in the memory and then At the time of treatment, the massage treatment can be performed only by the operation of the power source SW 88, the operation SW 79, the start / stop SW 74, and the user using the remote controller 4. It can be easily operated to improve the convenience of use.

The present invention made as described above provides the user with an effect that can be easily and easily irrespective of the place and always easy to air massage, low frequency massage treatment.

This prevents the cessation of treatment due to the complicated procedure and configuration of the treatment device and the long time-consuming treatment of long-term treatment, and frees the economic burden of unnecessary treatment accessories (e.g. disposable low frequency electrodes). To provide greater effectiveness in treatment.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains does not fall within the spirit of the present invention. Various changes and modifications will be made by those who possess.

Claims (7)

A pad having a plurality of hermetic chambers whose volume increases and decreases according to the amount of air introduced therein, and a plurality of low frequency electrodes attached to the skin contact surface of the hermetic chamber position to transmit a low frequency signal to the skin; A connection portion having a low frequency signal line for transmitting a low frequency signal to the low frequency electrode of the pad and having an air passage for distributing air to the hermetic chamber; Air supply means for supplying air to the hermetic chamber of the pad through the connection portion; Low frequency generating means for supplying a low frequency signal to the low frequency electrode of the pad through the connection portion; And a control unit for controlling the air supply means and the low frequency generating means to control the air pressure in the plurality of hermetic chambers formed in the pad and to control the output of the low frequency signal. The massage system using air and low frequency according to claim 1, further comprising a pressure sensor measuring air pressure supplied to an airtight chamber formed in the pad and inputting the air pressure to the controller. According to claim 2, wherein the control unit detects the pressure of the plurality of hermetic chamber through the pressure sensor and reaches a preset pressure, air and low frequency, characterized in that for controlling the output time of the low frequency signal of the low frequency signal generating means Massage system using. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit presets a maximum pressure value and a maximum pressure holding time of the air pressure supplied to the pad, generates an error signal when the set value is exceeded, and sets the air supply means and the low frequency signal output means. Massage system using air and low frequency, characterized in that to stop. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit stores the operation order of the hermetic chamber and the low frequency signal output order by the air supply means and the low frequency output means in a memory for use in the next operation when the first operation is performed by the user. A massage system using air and low frequency. The massage system using air and low frequency according to claim 1, wherein the pad is one selected from a cuff pad and a pocket pad. The method of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to operate by selecting at least one of air massage and low frequency treatment using the compressed air supplied by the air supply means and the low frequency output means and the pad through which the low frequency signal is transmitted. A massage system using air and low frequency.