KR20110065644A - Heated mat - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A heating mat having a drivable heater is provided to radiate various frequency bands of lights and to control radiation range, radiation time, and radiation temperature. CONSTITUTION: A heating mat comprises: a heater(202) radiating the light of near infrared ray or far infrared ray frequency band; a heating driving part(204) which drives the heater in the longitudinal direction of the heating mat; and a controller(206) which controls power provided to the heater and transfers a control command to the heating driving part in order to drive the heater. The heating mat includes an upper plate. The upper plate is formed on the top of the heater and transfers the light radiated from the heater upward.

Description

Heated mat having driveable heating part {Heated Mat}

The present invention relates to a thermal mat that emits far infrared rays, and more particularly, to a heating mat and a method of driving the thermal mat for increasing the therapeutic effect of far infrared rays.

In general, far infrared is a type of infrared light with a longer wavelength than red, which is farther outward than the end of the longest red spectrum when light is emitted from sunlight or an incandescent object into the spectrum. Infrared rays have a stronger thermal effect than visible or ultraviolet rays, and because of their low frequency and long wavelength, they have low energy but are absorbed by the molecules that make up the material, causing the molecules to move violently. It is a light beam.

Infrared rays have a strong thermal effect because the frequency of the infrared rays is about the same as the natural frequency of the molecules that make up the substance. Due to being absorbed into.

In general, infrared rays are classified into near-infrared rays (hereinafter, referred to as 'near-infrared rays') and short-wave infrared rays, called far-infrared rays (hereinafter, referred to as 'far infrared rays'). The thing of -25 micrometers is only called infrared rays, and the thing of 25 micrometers or more is called far infrared rays.

Near-infrared rays are emitted from stoves, heaters, and hair dryers that use gas, and are used as heating devices. On the other hand, far-infrared rays penetrate and warm more deeply into the skin than near-infrared rays, so clinically mild fever has a calming effect and strong fever has a counter-irritant effect, and pain relief and muscle relaxation and blood circulation enhancement. There is.

Accordingly, in order to treat diseases and injuries using far infrared rays which are very beneficial to the human body, a therapeutic apparatus for artificially generating far infrared rays is used. The far infrared treatment device emits far infrared rays in three modes of weak, medium, and strong depending on the treatment site and its size.

By the way, in the conventional far-infrared therapy device, in order to achieve the treatment by selecting a mode, in order to reach the radiation dose of the far-infrared ray suitable for the selected mode, it is necessary to reach a proper temperature by each far-infrared ray designated in each mode, so that the time for preheating is large. There was a disadvantage. In addition, in the past, the far-infrared ray treatment device is provided with an analog or digital timer of 3 to 4 steps to adjust the running time, which causes inconvenience to the user during treatment. There was a risk of side effects if treatment was performed for an excessive amount of time.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a thermal mat for emitting light of various frequency bands.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a single-use capsule type thermal mat that does not interfere with others.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a thermal mat that emits far infrared rays, near infrared rays, anions, visible light in various forms according to the user's settings.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a thermal mat that can adjust the radiated time or radiated range, the radiated temperature and the like according to the user's settings.

The heating mat of the present invention for achieving the above object is a heating unit for emitting light of the near infrared or far infrared frequency band, a heating drive unit for driving the heating unit in the longitudinal direction of the heating mat, and controls the power supplied to the heating unit, It includes a control unit for transmitting a control command to the heat generating unit for driving the heat generating unit.

The thermal mat of the present invention for achieving the above object is composed of a plurality of heat generating parts, at least two capsules, which are arranged at regular intervals, radiating light in the near infrared or far infrared frequency band, and in the longitudinal direction of the heating mat. It includes a control unit for sliding the capsule portion, controlling the power supplied to the heat generating portion, and generates a control command for driving the capsule portion.

The thermal mat of the present invention emits light of various frequency bands, and is a single-use capsule that does not disturb others. In addition, the thermal mat of the present invention emits far infrared rays, near infrared rays, negative ions, visible light in various forms according to the user's setting, and can adjust the time or the radiated range, the radiated temperature, etc., according to the user's setting.

As described above, the thermal mat proposed by the present invention penetrates not only the skin surface but also the subcutaneous deep layer by using near-infrared rays and anions, thereby expanding microvascular vessels, thereby promoting blood circulation. In addition, the thermal mat is discharged from the waste accumulated in the body due to sweating and the metabolism is active, so that the tissue is activated can be used for the treatment of various diseases.

The foregoing and further aspects of the present invention will become more apparent through the preferred embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter will be described in detail to enable those skilled in the art to easily understand and reproduce through this embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the function and efficacy of the near infrared and far infrared will be described. 1 is a diagram illustrating wavelengths of near and far infrared rays. When light emitted from sunlight or a heating element is dispersed in the spectrum, it is infrared outside the end of the red spectrum. Among these, the shortest wavelength is near infrared rays, and infrared rays are generally rays having a stronger thermal effect than visible rays or ultraviolet rays.

Near-infrared refers to the infrared rays closest to the radiant heat of the sun that is generated when the temperature of the heating element is 1800 to 2200 degrees, and transmits a thermal wavelength only to the object without heating the air. Since heat transfer in the near infrared wavelength is a direct heat transfer by light energy, it has a high thermal efficiency of 90% or more.

Far infrared rays are infrared rays with the longest wavelength. Far infrared rays remove bacteria that cause various diseases and expand capillaries to help blood circulation and cell tissue production. Far infrared rays vibrate the cells minutely 2,000 times per minute when they touch the moisture and protein molecules that make up the cells, thereby activating the tissues and thus preventing various adult diseases such as aging, promoting metabolism, and chronic fatigue.

In other words, far infrared rays have the effect of maintaining the body's body temperature properly, aging to promote the growth of the human body, self-cleaning to facilitate blood circulation in the body, wet and dry action to properly maintain the moisture in the body, waste products in the body Neutralization effect to promote discharge and neutralize odor, resonance effect to balance nutrition by decomposing various nutrients of human body.

Hereinafter, the thermal mat emitting near-infrared and far-infrared rays will be described. 2 is a view showing the internal configuration of the thermal mat proposed in the present invention. Hereinafter, the thermal mat proposed by the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 2, the thermal mat 200 includes a heat generating unit 202, a heat generating driving unit 204, a control unit 206, and a capsule driving unit 210. Of course, the thermal mat 200 may include other components in addition to the above-described configuration. For example, the heating mat 200 may include a capsule driven by the capsule driving unit 210, a power supply unit receiving power from the outside, an input unit for operating the thermal mat 200 by a user, and input information. It may include a display unit for displaying.

The heat generating unit 202 may be composed of one lamp or a plurality of lamps in consideration of the size of the thermal mat 200. That is, according to Figure 2, the heat generating unit 202 is composed of a plurality of lamps, but may be composed of a single lamp according to the manufacturing method of the manufacturer. When the heat generating unit 202 is composed of one lamp, it is preferable that the heat generating unit 202 is formed of a lamp, but is not limited thereto. The heating unit 202 may be configured in various ways according to the size of the mat of the shape and the user's setting.

The heating unit 202 may allow the temperature generated by the control command of the controller 206 to be varied at predetermined time intervals or randomly. The heat generating unit 202 may change the temperature of the heat generated according to the magnitude of the current supplied.

In addition, it is possible to set differently the temperature generated by each lamp of the plurality of lamps of the heat generating unit 202. For example, the temperature of the lamp located at the edge of the heating unit 202 may be set higher than the temperature of the lamp located at the center of the heating unit 202. In this manner, the temperature is measured to be equal at a position spaced apart from the heat generating portion 202 by a predetermined distance upward.

In addition, the heat generating portion 202 is constituted by a halogen lamp that emits far infrared rays or near infrared rays. In addition, the heat generating unit 202 may be configured of other lamps capable of emitting far infrared rays or near infrared rays.

The heat generating driver 204 may be configured in the form of a motor or the like, and drives the heat generating unit 202 according to a control command of the controller 206. The heat generating unit 204 may be fastened in various fastening forms including the heat generating unit 202 and a chain or a belt. The heat generation driver 204 drives the heat generation unit 202 in various forms according to a control command of the controller 200.

2 illustrates that the heat generating unit 202 is driven by the heat generating driving unit 204, but is not limited thereto. That is, the thermal mat may not constitute the heat generating unit but may constitute the plurality of heat generating units at a predetermined interval. The control unit 206 may instruct to individually turn on / off the plurality of heat generating units, so that the heat generating unit is driven by the heat generating unit. That is, when the heat generating unit 202 is composed of three parts, the control unit 206 instructs to cut off the power supplied to the heat generating unit located in the center, and to maintain the power supplied to the heat generating units located at both ends. Can be directed.

In addition, the controller 206 may set different magnitudes of current supplied to the plurality of heat generating units. If the magnitude of the supplied current is different, the temperature generated in the heat generating section is also changed. That is, when the heat generating unit 202 is composed of three parts, the control unit 206 instructs the heat generating unit located at the center to supply the current amount A, and the heat generating units located at both ends to the size B of the current. Can be instructed to supply.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the capsule driving unit 210 drives the capsule configured at the top of the heating mat. According to FIG. 2, the capsule driving unit 210 is configured to face the heat generating driving unit 202, but the position of the capsule driving unit 210 may be located at various points according to a user's setting. The capsule driving unit 210 is connected to the capsule unit in the form of a chain or a belt, and drives the capsule unit according to a control command of the controller 206.

The control unit 206 transmits a control command to each of the components constituting the heating mat 200 according to the information input by the input unit (not shown). That is, the controller 206 instructs the heat generating unit 202 to control the temperature generated by the heat generating unit 202, and controls the heat generating unit 204 to instruct the driving of the heat generating unit 202. In addition, the controller 206 controls the capsule drive unit 210 to instruct the driving of the capsule.

The upper portion of the thermal mat shown in Figure 2 is composed of a top plate composed of at least one of quartz, germanium, jade, elvan, basalt, flagella. Crystals, germanium, jade, elvan, basalt and flagella can emit far infrared rays or negative ions. The material constituting the upper plate portion is a material that can transmit the light emitted from the heat generating portion in addition to the above-described material. The thickness of the upper plate portion may vary depending on the material, and in consideration of the transmittance of the light generated by the heat generating portion and the weight of the person, it is generally preferable that the thickness of about 20 to 30 mm is configured.

Negative ions float in the air in various forms of fine particles (ions), and among them, negative ions and positively charged objects are called positive ions.

In general, negative ions neutralize free radicals and detoxify the body, making the body's body fluids weakly alkaline, making them healthy. Negative ions also have the advantage of activating cells, purifying blood, and restoring fatigue. In addition, negative ions stabilize the autonomic nervous system, increase immunity, and relieve pain.

3 illustrates a heating mat to which the capsule portion 300 is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to FIG. 3, the capsule part 300 is formed in a semicircle shape and is divided into three capsules. However, the number of capsules constituting the capsule unit 300 may vary according to the user's setting. That is, the user may configure the capsule unit 300 using at least two capsules. Capsule portion 300 is composed of a first capsule and a second capsule configured to be slidable on the rail installed in the longitudinal direction on both sides of the mat, a third capsule fixed to the lower portion of the mat body.

In addition, the capsule part 300 may be configured as one capsule. In this case, the front end part of the gap part 300 is separated from the heat mat, and the rear end part is driven to be fixed to the heat mat.

The capsule unit 300 constitutes a hot plate therein, and when power is supplied to the hot plate, far infrared rays and visible rays are emitted from the inside of the capsule unit 300. The controller may perform a function of stabilizing the mind by changing the color of visible light emitted from the capsule unit 300.

3 illustrates that the capsule part 300 is driven by the capsule driver 210, but is not limited thereto. Capsule portion 300 may be designed to be manually driven by the user.

The thermal mat uses a sensing unit to prevent overheating or determine whether a current is shorted. 4 illustrates a configuration of a thermal mat including the sensing unit 400. 4 includes a sensing unit 400, a heat generating unit 202, a heat generating driving unit 204, a control unit 206, and a power supply unit 402.

The sensing unit 400 measures a temperature generated from the heat generating unit 202 or a current supplied to the heat generating unit 202. The sensing unit 400 measures a current supplied to the heating driver 204. The sensing unit 400 transmits the measured temperature or current value to the control unit 206.

The controller 206 determines whether the temperature received from the sensing unit 400 exceeds the set temperature. The controller 206 determines whether the current value received from the sensing unit 400 exceeds the set current value. The controller 206 issues a control command to the power supply unit 402 when the received temperature exceeds the set temperature or the received current value exceeds the set current value. That is, the controller 206 may cut off the power supplied to the heat generating unit 202 or the heat generating driving unit 204 when the received temperature exceeds the set temperature or the received current value exceeds the set current value. 402 is controlled.

The controller 206 may preset the use time in consideration of the safety of the thermal mat. For example, the controller 206 may set the use time of the thermal mat to operate for a minimum of 5 minutes to a maximum of 8 hours. The controller 206 may set the temperature generated by the heat generating unit to a minimum of 30 degrees to a maximum of 70 degrees, and the initial set temperature may be set to 70 degrees for the capsule and 50 degrees for the heating unit. Of course, the temperature and time set by the controller 206 may be differently set according to the user's or producer's setting.

As described above, the temperature of the heating unit and the temperature of the capsule unit may be set to be the same, or may be differently set according to a user's selection. In general, it is preferable to set the temperature generated in the heat generating unit to be lower than the temperature generated in the capsule unit in consideration of the distance from the human body.

5 illustrates a configuration of an input unit configured in the form of a remote controller. The power button 500 controls the on / off of the power supplied to the thermal mat. The button 502 for temperature control is composed of four, two buttons are used for the adjustment (up / down) of the temperature radiated from the heating portion, the other two buttons to adjust the temperature radiated from the capsule ( Used for up / down).

In addition, the remote control includes a button 504 for driving the capsule portion. That is, it includes two buttons for moving the capsule, one button is used to raise the capsule, and the other is used to lower the capsule.

The remote controller includes a mode selection button 506. The thermal mat has set a plurality of modes. For example, in the first mode, the heating unit moves only in the lower body side, and the radiated temperature may be set to 50 degrees. In the second mode, the heating unit moves only on the upper body side, and the radiated temperature may be set at 55 degrees. In the above-described manner, the thermal mat may set a plurality of modes, and may select one of the plurality of modes by using the mode selection button 506. That is, depending on the mode, the temperature generated by the heat generating unit, the driving speed, driving range, and driving time of the heat generating unit may vary.

The remote control includes a time setting button 508. The time setting button 508 may be set so that the heat generation time of the heat generating unit is extended by a set time for each operation. For example, one operation of the time setting button 508 may be extended for 30 minutes, and one operation of the time setting button 508 may be extended.

The remote controller may include a manual button 510. The manual button 510 controls the heating unit to be driven only at a specific position. For example, when the manual button 510 is operated once, the heating unit is driven only at the upper body side, and when operated twice, the heating unit is controlled to be driven only at the lower body side.

Obviously, the remote controller may include buttons for performing other functions in addition to the above-described buttons. In addition, the remote controller may include a lamp for displaying a current operation state, or a lamp for indicating whether the heat mat is malfunctioning. The display unit constituting a part of the remote controller may display the type of the generated error. For example, when an error occurs in the upper body motion sensing unit, it may be displayed as Er00, and when an error occurs in the lower body motion sensing unit, it may be displayed as Er10. The user can take appropriate measures according to the type of error occurrence displayed on the display. Also, if you operate the operation emergency stop button, all the functions in operation are stopped. If you operate the emergency button again, the display will return to the initial state and display the standby mode.

Although FIG. 5 illustrates a remote controller including a button, a touch screen type input unit may be configured on one side of the heating mat. The user selects a desired function among the selectable functions displayed on the touch screen. For example, the user may select one of the information displayed in the upper body or the lower body in the form of a touch to set the driving range of the heat generating unit. Alternatively, the user may select the upper body part or the lower body part in the form of a touch in the figure of the human shape in order to set the driving range of the heating unit.

In addition, the heat generating part of the present invention emits far infrared rays or near infrared rays, and the top plate emits negative ions. In addition, the capsule portion is designed to emit far infrared rays and visible light. Therefore, the human body located on the upper portion of the thermal mat can absorb all four wavelength bands.

So far I looked at the center of the preferred embodiment for the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

1 is a diagram showing wavelengths of near infrared rays and far infrared rays,

2 is a view showing the structure of a thermal mat according to an embodiment of the present invention,

3 is a view showing the structure of a thermal mat including a capsule portion according to an embodiment of the present invention,

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a thermal mat according to an embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a diagram illustrating a button of a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (7)

A heating unit for emitting light in a near infrared or far infrared frequency band; A heat generator driving the heat generator in the longitudinal direction of the heat mat; And a control unit which controls the power supplied to the heat generating unit and transmits a control command to the heat generating driving unit to drive the heat generating unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the thermal mat comprises a top plate, The upper plate is composed of at least one of quartz, germanium, jade, ganban stone, basalt, flagella, is formed on top of the heat generating portion heat transfer mat characterized in that it transmits the light emitted from the heat generating portion to the upper portion. The method of claim 2, wherein the thermal mat comprises a capsule portion, The capsule portion is composed of at least two capsules, the thermal mat, characterized in that sliding in the longitudinal direction of the thermal mat. The heating mat of claim 3, further comprising a capsule driving unit for driving the capsule unit. The method of claim 3, wherein the capsule portion, A thermal mat, characterized by emitting light in the far infrared or visible light band. A plurality of heat generating parts emitting light of a near infrared or far infrared frequency band and disposed at regular intervals; A capsule portion composed of at least two capsules and sliding in a length direction of the heating mat; And a control unit for controlling the power supplied to the heating unit and generating a control command for driving the capsule unit. The method of claim 6, wherein the thermal mat comprises a top plate, The upper plate is composed of at least one of quartz, germanium, jade, ganban stone, basalt, flagella, is formed on top of the heat generating portion heat transfer mat characterized in that it transmits the light emitted from the heat generating portion to the upper portion.

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