KR20200138506A - Portable Heating Apparatus for Neck - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable neck warming device that allows heat to be applied to a neck that is directly exposed to an external environment and facilitates portability in everyday life. The portable neck warming device includes a main body mounted on a neck and a plurality of light sources provided to be exposed to the inside of the main body.

Description

Portable Heating Apparatus for Neck}

The present invention relates to a portable neck warming device, and more particularly, to a portable neck warming device capable of applying heat to a neck directly exposed to an external environment and easy to carry in everyday life.

In general, physical therapy refers to rehabilitation medical treatment using various physical agents, such as heat, light, electricity, ultrasound, exercise, etc., depending on the physical elements used, heat treatment or cold treatment. , Electrical therapy, mechanical therapy, etc. can be divided.

Among these physical therapy, thermal therapy is one of the most widely used physical therapy to improve the physiological function of the human body and maintain homeostasis. The application of heat promotes local or systemic blood increase and promotes metabolism to relieve muscle tone and relieve pain. As a heat source, it is used in the field of phototherapy such as infrared light, hydrotherapy such as hot pack and high-temperature immersion bath, and electric therapy such as high frequency and ultrasound. In addition, the thermal treatment supplies heat, far-infrared rays, negative ions, etc., which are beneficial to the human body, to increase the temperature of the subcutaneous deep layer to expand microvessels and promote blood circulation, thereby supplying sufficient amount of blood and oxygen.

On the other hand, sudden changes in temperature cause difficulty in controlling body temperature, and the incidence of colds or flu among children and the elderly is increasing. If the body temperature drops by 1℃, it is reported that the immunity is reduced by 30% and the basal metabolism is decreased by 12%, so it can be seen that maintaining the body temperature is very important to increase the immunity. In addition, as more and more people enjoy outdoor sports such as fishing in recent years, the need for a portable warming device that supports maintaining body temperature outdoors is increasing.

However, conventional heating devices are mainly a simple poultice method that radiates heat by using electricity continuously supplied from a designated place such as a home or company, and although a heating device may be used when indoors, it is possible to use a heating device outside or when moving Applying heat to the body part is actually very cumbersome and difficult.

Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-0410058

An object of the present invention for solving the problems of the prior art as described above is to provide a portable neck warming device capable of applying heat to a neck that is directly exposed to an external environment and easy to carry in everyday life.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes: a main body having a support portion formed along one circumferential direction of the neck portion, and a seating guide portion protruding to be mounted on a shoulder while extending in the other direction of the neck portion at both ends of the support portion; A light source module having a plurality of light sources provided to be exposed to the inside of the body facing the neck, and a substrate inserted into the body and on which the plurality of light sources are mounted; And a battery embedded in the main body and supplying power to the substrate.

In addition, a concave portion is formed inside the support portion so that the light source module is inserted, and a cover formed of a transparent material on an open side of the concave portion where the light source is located is provided to cover the concave portion. Provides a portable neck warmer.

In addition, the light source provides a portable neck warming device, characterized in that consisting of an LED that generates visible light or infrared light.

In addition, a temperature sensor installed to measure the temperature of the neck at one side of the light source; And a controller for determining whether the temperature information transmitted from the temperature sensor corresponds to a preset allowable temperature, and if the temperature information does not correspond to a preset allowable temperature as a result of the determination, controlling the brightness of the light source. It provides a portable neck warmer characterized by.

In addition, it is divided into a plurality of zones along the inner longitudinal direction of the support, wherein a plurality of the light sources are provided in each zone, and the temperature sensor is composed of a plurality, one provided in each of the zones. Provides a portable neck warmer.

In addition, a pulse sensor installed to measure the pulse of the neck on the substrate; A communication unit provided in the main body and capable of wireless communication with an external organization; And determining whether the pulse information transmitted from the pulse sensor corresponds to a preset allowable pulse, and if the pulse information does not correspond to a preset allowable pulse, as a result of the determination, pulse information and user information to an external organization through the communication unit. It provides a portable neck warming device, characterized in that it further comprises a control unit for controlling to transmit.

In addition, a position sensor installed to measure the distance to the neck on the substrate; And a controller configured to determine whether the distance information measured by the location sensor corresponds to a preset allowable distance, and output a control signal when the distance information does not correspond to a preset allowable distance as a result of the determination. It provides a portable neck warmer.

In addition, the control unit is configured to calculate an average of distance information transmitted from the position sensor for a preset time, and determine whether the calculated average distance information corresponds to a preset allowable distance. Provides.

In addition, there is provided a portable neck heating device, characterized in that it further comprises an output unit provided outside the main body and outputting a control signal to the outside by receiving a control signal from the control unit.

In addition, the seating guide portion provides a portable neck heating device, characterized in that rotatably coupled to the end of the support portion.

In the present invention, since the main body is formed to be mounted on the neck, it is possible to apply heat to the neck directly exposed to the external environment, and it is easy to carry it in everyday life.

In addition, when the user's neck is inclined forward more than necessary, the user's neck is warned to prevent turtle neck syndrome and has the effect of inducing correct posture.

In addition, there is an effect of being able to customize the temperature of the light source using a temperature sensor.

1 is a view schematically showing a portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view schematically showing the interior of the body of the portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing the inside of the support provided in the main body of the portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing a state in which the main body of the portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the neck.
5 is a view illustrating a change in distance between a position sensor and a neck provided in a main body of a portable neck warmer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing a control means of a portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view schematically showing an interior of a body of a portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, a portable neck warmer 1000 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 100, a light source module 200, a battery (not shown), and a control means 300 (FIG. 6). City).

The main body 100 is formed to be similar to a neckband-type Bluetooth earphone used by being mounted on the neck, that is, the neck for easy portability, and the support 110 formed in an arc shape along one circumferential direction of the neck portion And, it includes a seating guide portion 120 protruding so as to be mounted on the shoulder in a state extending in the direction of the other side of the neck at both ends of the support portion 110. In addition, a concave portion 112 is formed inside the support portion 110 facing the neck portion so that the light source module 200 to be described later is inserted. And in order to enhance portability, the seating guide 120 is rotatably coupled to the end of the support 110, and the seating guide 120 may be configured in a foldable shape. In addition, the seating guide 120 may be equipped with a switch 230 capable of directly turning on/off the light source 220 to be described later, or controlling the intensity of the light source 220 step by step, and an external device such as a mobile phone. A display (not shown) that can acquire and display control and information through (not shown) may be mounted. In addition, under the control of the switch 230, the light source 220 may continuously emit light or may be flashed discontinuously. In addition, when the light source 220 blinks discontinuously, the brightness and interval of the blinking light source 220 may be set to an automation mode.

The light source module 200 includes a substrate 210 inserted into the concave portion 112 of the main body 100 and a plurality of light sources 220 mounted along the length direction of the substrate 210. The substrate 210 is composed of a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), and the like. The light source 220 is exposed in the neck direction through the open outer side of the concave portion 112. The light source 220 may be composed of an LED (LED) that generates infrared or visible light having a heating function, and the heating temperature of the light source 220 is appropriate for the user's neck outdoors by the control means 300 to be described later. It is controlled to maintain a temperature suitable for maintaining body temperature. In addition, a cover 114 made of a transparent material is formed on the open outside of the concave portion 112 where the light source 220 is located, and is configured to cover the concave portion 112. At this time, the cover 114 can be safely contacted with the skin, and can be formed of a transparent silicone material so that light from the light source 220 can be easily transmitted, for example, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadine-styrene copolymer), PS ( polystene), PP (polyprotylene), and the like.

The battery is embedded in the main body 100 and is electrically connected to one side of the substrate 210 to supply power to the substrate 210, and is a general rechargeable battery that can be charged by an external terminal such as USB or It can be configured as a non-rechargeable battery.

The control means 300 acquires various types of information through various sensors and outputs an output signal suitable for a situation by using the obtained information, which will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

In addition, the intensity of the light source 220 can be automatically adjusted according to the temperature information of the neck portion measured by the temperature sensor 310 provided in the control means 300, and the light source 220 is temporarily It can be controlled to stop the investigation process. The temperature sensor 310 is installed at one side of the light source 220 to measure the temperature of the neck.

3 is a view showing the inside of the support provided in the main body of the portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of light sources 220 are positioned to be exposed inside the support 110. At this time, the inner side of the support part 110 facing the neck is divided into a plurality of zones along the longitudinal direction, that is, a first zone a1, a second zone a2 and a third zone a3. In addition, a plurality of first light sources 221, second light sources 222, and third light sources 223 are provided in each area. First, second, and third temperature sensors 311, 312, and 313 may be provided in the center of the first, second, and third zones a1, a2, and a3, respectively.

Since a plurality of temperature sensors 310 are configured as described above, the temperatures of the first light source 221, the second light source 222, and the third light source 223 can be customized according to different temperatures around the neck. This will be described again in FIG. 6.

4 is a view showing a state in which the main body of the portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the neck, and FIG. 5 is a position provided in the main body of the portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention It is a diagram illustrating a change in the distance between the sensor and the neck.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5A, a position sensor 320 may be installed on the substrate 210 provided inside the support 110 to measure the distance to the neck N. The position sensor 320 is configured to measure a separation distance d1 from an obstacle, such as an ultrasonic sensor. Here, the obstacle refers to one side of the neck (N) facing the support (110). That is, the position sensor 320 measures the distance from the neck (N), Figure 5 (a) is the position of the neck (N) in a positive posture, the distance information measured by the position sensor 320 It corresponds to the allowable distance.

Figure 5 (b) is the position of the neck (N) of the turtle neck posture, not the positive posture, the separation distance (d2) measured by the position sensor 320 is configured to be greater than the allowable distance.

As described above, the present invention measures the position of the neck (N) in a positive posture by arranging the position sensor 320 on the support portion 110, and then informs the outside when the position of the neck portion (N) deviates from a predetermined position. It can help you correct your posture.

On the other hand, turtle neck syndrome is a symptom that many office workers suffer, and it is caused by working for a long time in an incorrect posture, or leaning a lot forward when using a computer. In particular, when the neck is tilted forward, a lot of load is applied to the cervical vertebrae (neck bone), so pain is transmitted to the shoulders and back, and the eyes are easily fatigued, and in severe cases, hand numbness due to nerve damage occurs. If the neck is tilted forward more than the normal posture, the load of the head is applied to the neck, and if a bad posture is continued, permanent damage to the cervical spine may be inflicted.

In the present invention, whenever the user tilts the neck forward, the position sensor 320 detects it and informs the detected result to the outside, thereby effectively correcting the turtle neck syndrome.

6 is a view showing a control means of a portable neck warming device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, the control means 300 includes an output unit 370, a communication unit 380, a temperature sensor 310, a position sensor 320, a pulse sensor 330, an oxygen saturation sensor 340, a storage unit ( 360) and a control unit 350.

The output unit 370 is composed of a speaker or a display, and may output various guide comments or guide sounds to the outside through text or sound under the control of the control unit 350. Such an output unit 370 may be provided in the body 100, for example. In addition, in some cases, the output unit 370 may be configured as a vibration unit installed in a mobile phone to generate vibration.

The communication unit 380 is provided in the main body 100 and is configured to enable wireless communication with an external organization or a smartphone. Wireless communication may consist of ordinary 3G, 4G, etc. that enable wireless communication with external organizations such as medical centers previously designated by the user, or Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. that enable wireless communication with a smartphone held by the user. Maybe.

The temperature sensor 310 is installed at one side of the light source 220 to measure the temperature of the neck, and includes a first temperature sensor 311, a second temperature sensor 312, and a third temperature sensor 313. And the control unit 350 determines whether the temperature information transmitted from each temperature sensor 310, that is, the first, second, and third temperature sensors 311, 312, 313 corresponds to a preset allowable temperature, and the determination result When the temperature information transmitted from the corresponding temperature sensor 310 does not correspond to a preset allowable temperature, the intensity of the light source 220 in the area where the corresponding temperature sensor 310 is located is controlled to increase or decrease. For example, when the temperature information transmitted from the first temperature sensor 311 is greater than a preset allowable temperature, the controller 350 is a light source provided in the first area a1 where the first temperature sensor 311 is located. By controlling the brightness of the 220 to decrease, there is an effect that the temperature of the light source 220 can be customized.

The position sensor 320 is installed on the substrate 210 and measures the distance between the support 110 and the neck. Further, the control unit 350 determines whether the distance information measured by the position sensor 320 corresponds to a preset allowable distance, and outputs a control signal when the distance information does not correspond to a preset allowable distance as a result of the determination. For example, if the distance information measured by the position sensor 320 is greater than a preset allowable distance, it is determined that the user's neck is inclined forward more than necessary, and in order to prevent turtle neck syndrome, for example, Correctly, a control signal is output to the output unit 370 so that an announcement such as "" is output to the outside. In addition, the controller 350 may be configured to calculate an average of distance information transmitted from the position sensor 320 for a preset time, and determine whether the calculated average distance information corresponds to a preset allowable distance. This is to determine whether the user's neck is inclined forward more than necessary due to the user taking a bad posture for a while, or whether the user's neck is inclined forward more than necessary due to the user taking a bad posture for a long time. If the user takes a bad posture for a while, the calculated average distance information will correspond to the preset allowable distance, and if the user has a bad posture for a long time, the calculated average distance information is larger than the preset allowable distance. will be. As described above, the present invention warns the user's neck when it is inclined forward more than necessary to prevent turtle neck syndrome and induces correct posture.

The pulse sensor 330 is installed on the substrate 210 and measures the user's pulse, and is a conventional configuration that measures the pulse using light or the like. Further, the controller 350 determines whether the pulse information transmitted from the pulse sensor 330 corresponds to a preset allowable pulse, and if the pulse information does not correspond to a preset allowable pulse, the communication unit 380 Controls to transmit pulse information and user information to external organizations through the system. For example, if the pulse information transmitted from the pulse sensor 330 is an emergency situation other than the permissible pulse, the controller 350 transmits the current pulse information and the user's current pulse information to an external organization such as a predetermined medical center through the communication unit 380 Send user information including name, phone number, address, age, gender, location, etc. To this end, the control means 300 may further include a conventional GPS device.

The oxygen saturation sensor 340 is installed on the substrate 210 and is a conventional configuration for measuring oxygen saturation by emitting light in the direction of the neck. And the control unit 350 determines whether the oxygen saturation level information transmitted from the oxygen saturation sensor 340 corresponds to a preset allowable oxygen saturation level, and as a result of the determination, the oxygen saturation level information does not correspond to a preset allowable oxygen saturation level, Controls to transmit oxygen saturation information and user information to an external organ through the communication unit 380. For example, if the oxygen saturation level information transmitted from the oxygen saturation sensor 340 is an emergency situation other than the allowable oxygen saturation level, the control unit 350 is Send oxygen saturation information and user information including name, phone number, address, age, gender, and location.

The storage unit 360 pre-stores various types of information, for example, allowable temperature, allowable distance, allowable pulse, allowable oxygen saturation, and user information. Such information may be applied differently depending on the individual, and may be linked with a smartphone to update various types of information.

Although the present invention has been described in detail in the above embodiments, it is natural that the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention, and such modifications and modifications are attached. If it falls within the scope of the claims, the technical idea should also be regarded as belonging to the present invention.

1000: portable neck warmer
100: main body 110: support
112: recess 114: cover
120: seating guide 200: light source module
210: substrate 220: light source
221: first light source 222: second light source
223: third light source 230: switch
300: control means 310: temperature sensor
311: first temperature sensor 312: second temperature sensor
313: third temperature sensor 320: position sensor
330: pulse sensor 340: oxygen saturation sensor
350: control unit 360: storage unit
370: output unit 380: communication unit

Claims (10)

A main body having a support portion formed along a circumferential direction of one side of the neck portion, and a seating guide portion protruding to be mounted on a shoulder while extending in the other direction of the neck portion at both ends of the support portion;
A light source module having a plurality of light sources provided to be exposed to the inside of the body facing the neck, and a substrate inserted into the body and on which the plurality of light sources are mounted; And
A portable neck warming device comprising a battery built in the main body and supplying power to the substrate.
The method of claim 1,
A concave portion is formed inside the support portion so that the light source module is inserted,
A portable neck warming device, characterized in that a cover formed of a transparent material is provided on an open side of the concave portion where the light source is located to cover the concave portion.
The method of claim 1,
The light source is a portable neck warming device, characterized in that consisting of an LED that generates visible light or infrared rays.
The method of claim 1,
A temperature sensor installed to measure the temperature of the neck at one side of the light source; And
It further comprises a control unit for determining whether the temperature information transmitted from the temperature sensor corresponds to a preset allowable temperature, and when the temperature information does not correspond to a preset allowable temperature as a result of the determination, controlling the brightness of the light source. Portable neck warmer made with.
The method of claim 4,
It is divided into a plurality of zones along the inner longitudinal direction of the support, and a plurality of the light sources are provided in each zone,
The temperature sensor is composed of a plurality, a portable neck warming device, characterized in that provided in each of the zones.
The method of claim 1,
A pulse sensor installed on the substrate to measure the pulse rate of the neck;
A communication unit provided in the main body and capable of wireless communication with an external organization; And
It is determined whether the pulse information transmitted from the pulse sensor corresponds to a preset allowable pulse, and if the pulse information does not correspond to a preset allowable pulse, as a result of the determination, pulse information and user information are sent to an external organization through the communication unit. Portable neck warming device, characterized in that it further comprises a control unit for controlling to transmit.
The method of claim 1,
A position sensor installed on the substrate to measure a distance to the neck; And
It further comprises a control unit for determining whether the distance information measured by the position sensor corresponds to a preset allowable distance, and outputting a control signal when the distance information does not correspond to a preset allowable distance as a result of the determination. Portable neck warmer.
The method of claim 7,
And the control unit is configured to calculate an average of distance information received from the position sensor for a preset time, and to determine whether the calculated average distance information corresponds to a preset allowable distance.
The method of claim 7,
And an output unit provided outside the main body and receiving a control signal from the control unit and outputting the control signal to the outside.
The method of claim 1,
The portable neck warming device, characterized in that the seating guide portion is rotatably coupled to the end of the support portion.

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