KR20230140803A - Apparatus and Method for Massaging by Supplying Current to Human body - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure is a device for supplying electric current to the human body to massage the human body, and when the human body of the operator and the human body of the subject are electrically connected to each other, at least one device configured to contact the operator's feet so that the operator can inject electric current into the subject. or more first electrodes; At least one second electrode configured to be electrically connected to the patient to allow the current injected into the patient to flow; Converting at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current, and allowing the converted current to flow to the first electrode and the first electrode a current generator having a first output terminal electrically connected to the second electrode and a second output terminal electrically connected to the second electrode to allow current to flow to the second electrode; And at least two or more control buttons that allow the operator to use his or her feet to adjust at least one of the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current. Includes a equipped foot switch.

Description

Apparatus and Method for Massaging by Supplying Current to Human body}

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for supplying electric current to the human body for massage, and specifically relates to an apparatus and method for supplying electric current to the human body for the purposes of beauty, massage, pain relief, etc.

The human body generates 'bioelectricity' in the range of about 40 to 60㎂ by the potential difference generated in the process of constantly combining and separating positive ions such as sodium and potassium and negative ion electrodes such as chlorine during the intercellular material transfer process. However, when the human body's health deteriorates, bioelectric current weakens. When microcurrent flows through the human body, it can produce a current similar to weak 'bioelectricity' of about 40 to 60 ㎂ (microampere). Here, microcurrent is a weak current of less than about 10,000㎂.

Therefore, just as people live without knowing bioelectricity, they cannot feel microcurrents, but experts say that microcurrents can flow through the human body using devices that generate microcurrents, and can have great benefits for health and physiological vitalization.

It is known that passing microcurrent through the body is excellent for tissue regeneration and wound healing by promoting cell function and signaling between cells, and activates the secretion of hormones and neurotransmitters.

Taking this into account, devices that aim to stimulate physiology by supplying microcurrent as mentioned above to pads that are attached to the human body are being sold. However, the supply of microcurrent alone is very weak in relieving tense muscles, so avoid using devices that supply microcurrent. There is a tendency to do so, and it is common for a separate massage therapist to perform a massage to relax the muscles of the recipient. For example, Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3119782 discloses a voltage application device that is a health and beauty device having an energy wave generator and two electric electrodes connected to the energy wave generator by a wire. In these documents, the feet of the person receiving the massage (the operator) are placed barefoot on one electric electrode, and at the same time, the beautician or masseuse (the operator) steps on the other electric electrode with his or her bare feet, and the person receiving the massage is treated with the operator's feet. It is described that the effect of massage is provided by the contact of hands.

However, the above prior art had the following problems.

In conventional current application devices, it was inevitable for operators such as beauticians or masseuses to manually control the controller of the current application device in order to adjust the magnitude or frequency of the voltage. Therefore, the operator could not control the controller while massaging the subject with his or her hands. Furthermore, due to the nature of the massage, the operator's hands are likely to be contaminated with foreign substances such as sweat and oil, and the device's controller is likely to be contaminated. If the contaminated controller is a touch pad, it is prone to malfunction, and the contaminated current applying device is prone to problems such as easy failure due to contaminants flowing into the device. Furthermore, while the operator was using this contaminated equipment, there was a risk that electric current would flow into the hands, causing an accident such as an electric shock.

Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3119782

The object of the present disclosure is to provide a new method that can be conveniently and safely used even while the operator is massaging the subject by providing a device and method for massaging the human body by supplying electric current.

A device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure allows the operator to inject current into the operator when the operator's body and the human body of the operator are electrically connected to the operator's feet and the operator's feet. At least one first electrode configured to contact; At least one second electrode configured to be electrically connected to the patient to allow the current injected into the patient to flow; Convert at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current, and electrically connect the first electrode to allow the converted current to flow to the first electrode. a current generator having a first output terminal connected to and a second output terminal electrically connected to the second electrode so that current flows to the second electrode; and at least two or more control buttons that allow the operator to use his or her feet to adjust at least one of the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current. Includes a foot switch.

In one embodiment, the foot switch includes a main body portion having a first insertion groove and a second insertion groove, each having an internal space into which the operator's foot can be inserted; It is mounted in the first insertion groove, and a comb-shaped protrusion is formed on the upper surface, and when the operator presses it with his or her foot, the size of the peak amplitude of the current, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current a first control button configured to increase at least one of; And it is mounted in the second insertion groove, and a comb-shaped protrusion is formed on the upper surface, and when the operator presses it with his or her foot, the amplitude of the peak value of the current supplied from the external power source, the frequency of the current, and a second control button configured to decrease at least one of the lengths of the pulse width of the current.

In one embodiment, the current generator includes a pulse amplitude modulation circuit that converts the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current; a pulse frequency modulation circuit unit that converts the frequency of the current; and a pulse width modulation circuit unit that adjusts the length of the pulse width of the current.

In one embodiment, the first electrode is configured to allow current to be injected by contacting the feet of the operator massaging the operator, and the second electrode is configured to allow the current injected into the operator's body to be injected into the operator's body. It may be configured to exit through and contact the abdomen of the human body of the person being treated.

In one embodiment, the device may further include a third electrode electrically connected to the current generator and having a conductive plate made of metal that can be electrically connected to the human body.

In one embodiment, a water tank containing a predetermined amount of water; a thermoelectric module configured to cool the water in the water tank; a radiator configured to cool the thermoelectric module; a hose extending from the water tank to the electrode plate of the third electrode; and a pump configured to pump water from the water tank and supply water cooled by the thermoelectric module through the hose to the electrode plate.

In one embodiment, the current generator outputs a sine wave alternating current supplied from an external power source to the first electrode, or converts the current supplied from an external power source into a square wave alternating current, and then converts the converted square wave alternating current into the third electrode. It may be configured to output to electrodes.

A method of massaging the human body by supplying electric current to the human body using a device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a device including a first electrode, a second electrode, a current generator, and a foot switch. A method for supplying electric current to the human body for massage, comprising: contacting the first electrode with a foot of the operator; contacting the second electrode with a part of the human body of the operator; and controlling the current generator. converting at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current, and applying the current converted by the current generator to the first electrode A step of supplying current to the human body of the operator by outputting a current to the human body of the operator, and transmitting the current supplied to the human body of the operator to the human body of the operator when a part of the human body of the operator is in contact with the human body of the subject; Controlling at least one of the size of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current by controlling at least two or more control buttons provided on the foot switch Includes steps.

In one embodiment, the step of transferring the current supplied to the operator's human body to the operator's human body may include the operator's hand being in contact with the operator's body while the operator's foot is in contact with the first electrode. It may include the step of injecting a current into the human body of the recipient and allowing the injected current to exit the human body through the second electrode in contact with the abdomen of the recipient.

In one embodiment, the method further includes applying a cold compress or a warm compress to the human body of the recipient using a third electrode electrically connected to the current generator and having a conductive plate made of metal that is electrically connectable in contact with the human body. It can be included.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the device of the present disclosure includes the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current when the operator uses the foot. By including a foot switch with at least two or more control buttons capable of controlling at least one of the buttons, the operator can easily control the characteristics of the current output to the first electrode without using his or her hands. Accordingly, when the operator controls the device of the present disclosure using his or her feet while massaging the subject with his or her hands, the massage can proceed without interruption, effectively increasing the subject's satisfaction with the massage.

Moreover, the device of the present disclosure can prevent the controller of the device from being contaminated due to sweat on the operator's hands, electrically conductive cream, aroma oil, etc., thereby preventing malfunctions due to short circuits, etc., and removing contaminated equipment. It can prevent accidents such as electric shock from flowing into the operator's hands while using it.

1 and 2 are side and front views schematically showing the use of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is a configuration diagram of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is a plan view showing a foot switch of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is a circuit portion of a current generator of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is a plan view showing the first electrode and the second electrode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the use of the first electrode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view showing the third electrode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is a conceptual diagram showing the internal configuration of a device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a plan view showing the control display of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a control screen of the hands mode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12 is a graph showing the alternating current waveform at level 1 in the hands mode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 13 is a graph showing the alternating current waveform at level 15 in the hands mode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a control screen of a local mode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 15 is a graph showing one alternating current waveform in a local mode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16 is a graph showing another alternating current waveform in a local mode of a device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 17 is a flowchart showing a method for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The advantages and features of the present disclosure and methods for achieving them will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and will be implemented in various different forms, and the embodiments are merely intended to ensure that the disclosure of the present disclosure is complete and that those skilled in the art It is provided to fully inform the person of the scope of the invention, and the present disclosure is defined only by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the disclosure. For example, a component expressed in the singular should be understood as a concept that includes plural components unless the context clearly indicates only the singular. In addition, in the specification of the present disclosure, terms such as 'include' or 'have' are only intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and such The use of the term does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Additionally, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains.

Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the specification of the present disclosure, they shall be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. It doesn't work.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in the following description, detailed descriptions of well-known functions or configurations will be omitted if there is a risk of unnecessarily obscuring the gist of the present disclosure.

1 and 2 are side and front views schematically showing the use of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a configuration diagram of a device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1 to 3, the device 100 of the present disclosure is a device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body, and includes at least one first electrode 111, at least one second electrode ( 112), a current generator 120, and a foot switch 130.

Specifically, the first electrode 111 may be configured to enable the operator 10 to inject current into the operator 20 when the human body of the operator 10 and the human body of the operator 20 are electrically connected to each other. . For example, the current injected through the operator's feet may be transmitted to the patient 20 through the hands of the operator 10.

The device 100 may include a first connection member 171 configured to transfer current from the current generator 120 to the first electrode 111. For example, the first connection member 171 may be a current supply cable. One end of the first connection member 171 may be connected to a first output terminal (not shown) that sends or receives current to the outside of the current generator 120. The other end of the first connecting member 171 may be connected to the first electrode 111. However, it is not necessarily limited to this form, and each of the first electrode 111 and the second electrode 112 may be directly connected to the first output terminal of the current generator 120.

The second electrode 112 may be configured to allow the current injected into the patient 20 to flow out. The upper part of the second electrode 112 may be configured to be electrically connected to the abdomen, lower body, or back of the patient 20. That is, the first output terminal and the second output terminal may be configured to output current to the outside or input current from the outside. That is, the output terminal may be an input/output terminal capable of inputting and outputting current.

The device 100 may include a second connection member 172 configured to transfer current from the current generator 120 to the second electrode 112. For example, the second connecting member 172 may be an electric cable. One end of the second connection member 172 may be connected to the second output terminal of the current generator 120. The other end of the second connecting member 172 may be connected to the second output terminal of the current generator 120. However, it is not necessarily limited to this form, and the second electrode 112 may be directly connected to the second output terminal of the current generator 120.

The current generator 120 may be configured to convert the current supplied from an external power source into a current form set by the operator 10. To this end, the current generator 120 may be configured to convert at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current. The current generator 120 has a first output terminal electrically connected to the first electrode 111 so that the converted current flows to the first electrode 111, and generates a current to flow to the second electrode 112. A second output terminal electrically connected to the two electrodes 112 may be provided.

The foot switch 130 controls at least one of the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode 111 using the foot of the operator 10, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current. It may be provided with at least two control buttons 131 and 132 capable of controlling . For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the foot switch 130 may include at least two control buttons 131 and 132. For example, when the operator 10 presses at least two control buttons 131 and 132 using his or her feet, the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current can be increased or decreased. Although only one foot switch 130 is shown in the device 100 in FIG. 1, for the convenience of the operator, multiple foot switches 130 can be installed in multiple locations, such as above, on the sides, and below the person being treated.

Therefore, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, the device 100 of the present disclosure allows the operator 10 to use the foot to determine the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode 111 and the magnitude of the current. By including a foot switch 130 with at least two control buttons 131 and 132 capable of adjusting at least one of the frequency and the length of the pulse width of the current, the operator 10 can perform the treatment without using the hands. 1 The characteristics of the current output to the electrode 111 can be easily controlled. Accordingly, when the operator 10 controls the device 100 of the present disclosure using his feet while massaging the subject 20 with his hands, the massage can proceed without interruption, effectively increasing the massage satisfaction of the subject 20. It can be raised. Moreover, the present disclosure can prevent the controller of the device 100 from being contaminated due to sweat, electrically conductive cream, aroma oil, etc. on the hands of the operator 10, thereby preventing malfunctions due to short circuits, etc. While the operator 10 is using contaminated equipment, current may flow into the hands, preventing accidents such as electric shock from occurring.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the foot switch 130 of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4 along with FIG. 3 , the foot switch 130 may include a main body 133, a first control button 131, and a second control button 132. The main body 133 may be a case of the foot switch 130. The main body 133 may include a first insertion groove 131h and a second insertion groove 132h. Each of the first insertion groove 131h and the second insertion groove 132h may have a space recessed in the downward direction. The space inserted into each of the first insertion groove 131h and the second insertion groove 132h may have a size into which the foot of the operator 10 can be inserted. That is, the size of the inserted space may be larger than the size of the foot of the operator 10.

The first control button 131 may be mounted in the space built into the first insertion groove 131h. The first control button 131 may be configured to move downward when the operator 10 presses it with his or her foot. The first control button 131 may be provided with an elastic member (not shown) so that the button can flexibly move upward when the operator 10 releases the pressure with his foot. The first control button 131 is configured to increase at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current when the operator 10 presses it using the foot. You can.

The second control button 132 may be mounted in the space built into the second insertion groove 132h. The second control button 132 may be configured to move downward when the operator 10 presses it with his or her foot. The second control button 132 may be provided with an elastic member (not shown) so that it can flexibly move upward when the operator 10 releases the pressure with his foot. The second control button 132 is configured to reduce at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current when the operator 10 presses it using the foot. You can.

Each of the first control button 131 and the second control button 132 may have a plurality of comb-shaped protrusions formed on the surface of the button. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, each of the first control button 131 and the second control button 132 may have a plurality of comb-shaped protrusions formed on the upper surface inclined in a plane view.

Additionally, the foot switch 130 may be provided with a signal cable 134 to transmit the generated control signal to the current generator 120.

Accordingly, the foot switch 130 of the present disclosure includes a first insertion groove 131h and a second insertion groove 132h that accommodate the first control button 131 and the second control button 132, respectively, The feet of the operator 10 are guided along the inner surfaces of each of the first insertion groove 131h and the second insertion groove 132h, and the feet are stably guided to the upper surfaces of each of the first control button 131 and the second control button 132. can be inserted. Moreover, the device 100 of the present disclosure is provided with a first control button 131 and a second control button 132 with comb-shaped protrusions formed on the upper surface, so that the user can press the first control button 131 and the second control button 132 with his or her foot. When the upper surface of the second control button 132 is pressed, the user's feet can be prevented from slipping. Accordingly, the device 100 of the present disclosure can prevent the operator 10 from slipping and falling while pressing each of the first control button 131 and the second control button 132.

Figure 5 is a circuit portion of the current generator 120 of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5 together with FIG. 3, the current generator 120 of the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a pulse amplitude modulation circuit 121, a pulse frequency modulation circuit 122, and a pulse width modulation circuit 121. It may include a modulation circuit unit 123. The pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 121 may be configured to convert the magnitude of the peak-to-peak amplitude of the current. The pulse frequency modulation circuit unit 122 may be configured to convert the frequency of the current. The pulse width modulation circuit unit 123 may be configured to adjust the length of the pulse width of the current. For example, when the operator 10 presses the first control button 131 or the second control button 132 of the foot switch 130, the pulse amplitude modulation circuit 121 of the current generator 120, the pulse The magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current output to the first electrode 111 by any one of the frequency modulation circuit 122 and the pulse width modulation circuit 123, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current At least one of them can be increased or decreased. Although the configurations of each of the pulse amplitude modulation circuit 121, the pulse frequency modulation circuit 122, and the pulse width modulation circuit 123 are not described in detail, each is used to determine the size, frequency, and pulse width of the current pulse amplitude in the electronic field. It may have generally known circuit configurations for adjusting the length of .

For example, the operator 10 may adjust the intensity of contraction and expansion of the muscles of the operator 20 by increasing or decreasing the width of the current pulse through the pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 121. For example, the operator 10 may increase or lower the frequency of the current using the pulse frequency modulation circuit 122, thereby increasing or lowering the frequency of current stimulation experienced by the operator 20. For example, the pulse width of the current can be widened or narrowed by the pulse width modulation circuit unit 123, thereby increasing or decreasing the time length of the current stimulation experienced by the patient 20.

The device 100 of the present disclosure may further include a waveform shaping circuitry 40 that shapes the waveform of the alternating current modulated by any one of the pulse frequency modulation circuitry 122 and the pulse width modulation circuitry 123 into a desired waveform. You can. The waveform shaping circuit unit 40 may also include components generally known in the electronics field necessary for shaping the waveform of alternating current.

Additionally, the current passing through the waveform shaping circuit unit 40 may be applied to the pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 121. The pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 121 includes a transformer unit 121a, semiconductor relays SSR1 to SSR8 connected to each tap of the secondary side, and a current limiting resistor connected to each of the semiconductor relays SSR1 to SSR8. may include (R1 to R8). Here, the transformer unit 121a may be configured so that the primary side is connected to a power source and the voltage of the alternating current input to the primary side is stepped down into a plurality of alternating current voltages, which can be output from a first output terminal (not shown). The device of the present disclosure can adjust the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current through this process. For example, the range of change in the peak amplitude of the current may be 13.20V to 105.6V.

And, the current passing through the transformer unit 121a may be output to one of the semiconductor relays SSR1 to SSR8. In addition, the current output from one of the semiconductor relays (SSR1 to SSR8) may be supplied to the first electrode 111 through the first connection member 171 through the overcurrent protection circuit unit 170. Here, the overcurrent protection circuit unit 170 may be configured to block current flow when the voltage of electricity output from the pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 123 is higher than a predetermined value due to a malfunction of the device. The overcurrent protection circuit unit 170 may include an overcurrent protection element. The overcurrent protection device may be a widely used fuse.

The device 100 of the present disclosure can receive alternating current (AC) power as an external power source. The device 100 of the present disclosure may be provided with a switch (SW) that can control whether external power is supplied. The device 100 of the present disclosure may be provided with a fuse (F) that blocks the flow of current when the voltage of the current supplied from an external power source is higher than a predetermined level.

Accordingly, the device 100 of the present disclosure includes a pulse amplitude modulation circuit 121, a pulse frequency modulation circuit 122, and a pulse width modulation circuit 123, so that the operator 10 applies an injection current to the operator 20. ) can be converted into an exchange form optimized for the individual characteristics and parts of the human body and injected into the recipient 20, thereby increasing the massage effect and effectively increasing the massage satisfaction of the recipient 20.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the first electrode 111 and the second electrode 112 of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the use of the first electrode 111 of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 along with FIG. 1 , the first electrode 111 may have a sheet (pad) shape with wide upper and lower surfaces and a relatively thin thickness. The upper part (upper surface) of the first electrode 111 may be provided with conductive fibers 111a so that electricity can flow into the foot of the operator 10 when it comes into contact with the foot of the operator 10. The conductive fiber may be configured to be electrically connected to the first output terminal (not shown) of the current generator 120 through a current supply cable (first connection member). These conductive fibers 111a may be conductive polymer fibers, metal fibers, metal-plated fibers, or conductive composite fibers mixed with electrically conductive carbon particles and polymers. The conductive composite fiber may be made into a fiber form by mixing carbon particles into a polymer. For example, the carbon particles may be carbon nanotubes, graphite, etc., and the polymer may be acrylic or polyester.

Additionally, the upper portion (upper surface) of the second electrode 112 may be provided with the same conductive fiber 112a as the first electrode 111.

Furthermore, the first electrode 111 may be configured to inject current by contacting the feet of the operator 10 massaging the subject 20 . The operator 10 can adjust the magnitude of the voltage injected into the operator 20 as needed. For example, the first electrode 111 may be configured to contact at least a portion of the sole of the foot of the operator 10. At this time, the first electrode 111 allows the operator 10 to increase or decrease the contact area between the sole of the foot and the first electrode 111, thereby increasing or decreasing the size of the voltage injected from the operator 10 to the treatment recipient 20. It can be configured to be controllable so that it decreases. For example, the operator 10 may contact both feet with the upper part of the first electrode 111 made of conductive fibers 111a. When further reducing the size of the injected current, the operator 10 can touch one of both feet on the upper surface of the first electrode 111. If the size of the injected current is further reduced, the foot of the operator 10 may contact the upper surface of the first electrode 111 with the toe portion of the bottom of the foot outside the first electrode 111. If the size of the injected current is further reduced, the operator 10 can contact only the heel of the foot with the upper surface of the first electrode 111.

The second electrode 112 may be configured to contact the abdomen of the human body of the operator 20 so that the current injected into the human body of the operator 10 escapes through the human body of the operator 20. However, the contact area of the second electrode 112 is not necessarily limited to the abdomen of the patient 20, and may be the lower body, buttocks, or back. The temperature of the body part of the patient 20 that is in contact with the second electrode 112 may increase due to electrical resistance when current is injected into the patient 20 from the operator 10. Accordingly, the device 100 of the present disclosure can exert the effect of providing a warm compress to the abdomen.

Therefore, according to this configuration of the present invention, the device 100 of the present disclosure includes a first electrode 111 in contact with the foot of the operator 10 and a second electrode 112 in contact with the abdomen of the operator 20. By providing the operator 10, the operator 10 can easily adjust the size of the current injected into the operator 20, and the abdomen of the operator 20 can be warmed and the functions of the abdominal organs can be activated.

Figure 8 is a partial perspective view showing the third electrode 113 of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing the internal components of a device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. For reference, the arrow in FIG. 9 indicates the flow of water contained in the water tank along the hose.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , a device 100A according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a third electrode 113 when compared to the device 100 of FIG. 3 . The third electrode 113 may be electrically connected to the current generator 120 and may include a conductive plate 113a made of metal that can be electrically connected to the human body. For example, the conductive plate 113a may be made of a metal with electrical conductivity. The metal may be any one or more of steel, copper alloy, aluminum alloy, and stainless steel. Preferably, the conductive plate 113a may be stainless steel with relatively excellent electrical conductivity.

Additionally, the third electrode 113 may be configured to directly contact the human body of the patient 20. For example, unlike the first electrode 111, the third electrode 113 may be configured to contact a part of the human body that needs to be massaged by the treatment recipient 20. In addition, the device 100 of the present disclosure can supply current from the current generator 120 to the third electrode 113 through the third connection member 173 electrically connected to the third output terminal 127. . At this time, the current generator 120 may not supply current to the first electrode 111 through the first output terminal 125. Current is injected into a part of the human body of the patient 20 through the third electrode 113, and the injected current can flow out of the human body through the second electrode 112. The current injected into the second electrode 112 may move along the second connection member 172 and flow into the second output terminal 126 of the current generator 120.

Furthermore, the device 100A according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to control the temperature of the conductive plate 113a of the third electrode 113. For example, the device 100A of the present disclosure may further include a thermoelectric module 142, a water tank 141, a hose 143, a radiator 146, and a pump 144. The thermoelectric module 142 may be configured to cool or heat the temperature of the conductive plate 113a. The water tank 141 may be configured to accommodate a predetermined amount of water. The radiator 146 may be configured to cool the heating part of the cooling part (not shown) and the heating part (not shown) of the thermoelectric module 142. The pump 144 may be configured to pump water from the water tank 141 and supply water to the conductive plate 113a. At this time, the water contained in the water tank 141 by the pump 144 exchanges heat with the cooling part of the thermoelectric module 142 and then moves to the third electrode 113 along the hose 143. The water moved to the third electrode 113 may exchange heat with the conductive plate 113a of the third electrode 113 and then move back to the water tank 141 along the hose 143.

The device 100A according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a heater 145 configured to heat the water in the water tank 141. The water contained in the water tank 141 by the pump 144 flows out to the outside through the hose 143 and then exchanges heat with the heater 145, thereby increasing the temperature of the water. The heated water may then move to the third electrode 113 through the hose 143 to heat the conductive plate 113a. At this time, the heater 145 may indirectly heat the water so that the temperature of the conductive plate 113a is 45 degrees Celsius. After exchanging heat with the conductive plate 113a, the water can move back to the water tank 141 along the hose 143.

Additionally, the device 100A of the present disclosure may be provided with a control unit 160 that controls the operation of the thermoelectric module 142 and the heater 145. The control unit 160 may include a printed circuit board. The control unit 160 can control whether or not current is supplied from the current generator 120. For example, when the control unit 160 operates the cooling function of the thermoelectric module 142, the temperature of water circulating by the pump 144 can be lowered. When the control unit 160 operates the heating function of the heater 145, it may be configured to increase the temperature of the water circulating by the pump 144.

Furthermore, the control unit 160 may be configured to control supplying or stopping the supply of current from the third output terminal 127 of the current generator 120 to the third electrode 113. The control unit 160 controls any one of the pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 121, the pulse frequency modulation circuit unit 122, and the pulse width modulation circuit unit 123 of the current generator 120 to adjust the magnitude or waveform of the voltage. It can be tampered with.

Accordingly, the device 100A according to another embodiment of the present disclosure can inject current into the human body using the third electrode 113 and at the same time allow the patient 20 to receive a cold compress or a warm compress. Accordingly, the recipient 20 can relax tense muscles and especially relieve pain through cold and hot compresses, thereby maximizing the massage effect.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the control display 180 of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the control screen of the hands mode (H) of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10 and 11, the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided with a control display 180 that can display a control screen configured to allow the operator 10 to control the device 100. You can. For example, control display 180 may be a touch screen. At this time, the control display 180 may be provided in a form integrally coupled with the current generator 120. That is, the operator 10 may be configured to adjust one or more of the pulse amplitude size, pulse frequency, and pulse width length of the current output by the device 100 by touching the touch screen.

Additionally, the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be used in hands mode (H). Here, in 'hands mode', the current generator 120 outputs an alternating current to the first electrode 111, and the output current passes through the human body of the operator 10 and the human body of the operator 20 to the second electrode. This means the mode flowing into (112).

FIG. 12 is a graph showing the AC waveform of level 1 of the hands mode (H) of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a graph showing the alternating current waveform at level 15 in the hands mode (H) of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13 along with FIGS. 3 and 10, when sine wave alternating current is supplied to the sub power source in hands mode (H), the current generator 120 transmits the sine wave alternating current to the first electrode 111. It can be output as . At this time, the control unit 160 can control the pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit 121 to convert the size of the peak-to-peak amplitude of the sinusoidal alternating current. For example, in hand mode, when the operator 10 sets Level 1 to Lever 15 in the L area of the screen of the control display 180, the peak amplitude (Vpp) of the current output to the first electrode 111 is It can be converted to a range of 10 V to 105 V.

For example, the device 100 of the present disclosure, when set to Lever 1 through the control display 180 in hands mode (H), generates a sine wave alternating current with a pulse amplitude size of Vpp = 13.20 V as shown in FIG. 12. It can be output to the first electrode 111.

For example, when the device 100 of the present disclosure is set to Lever 15 through the control display 180 in hands mode, a sine wave alternating current with a pulse amplitude size of Vpp = 105.6 V as shown in FIG. 12 is applied to the first electrode. It can be output as (111).

In the G area of the control screen of the hands mode (H), press the button corresponding to a specific part of the human body (upper body, back, front of the lower body, back of the lower body, buttocks, arms, face, and the entire human body) of the patient 20 to whom the current is injected. By pressing it, you can check the guide on how to use it on the relevant area.

In the M area of the control screen of the hands mode (H), a timer can be provided that can set the time for injecting current into the human body of the patient 20 from 5 to 90 minutes. The control screen of hands mode (H) also includes a "Start" button to start current injection, and "∧" and "∨" buttons to control up/down of each option.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the control screen of the local mode (T) of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a graph showing one alternating current waveform in a local mode (T) of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying current to the body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a graph showing another alternating current waveform in the local mode (T) of the device 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 14 to 16 along with FIGS. 9 and 10 , the device 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure may be used in a local mode (T). Here, in the 'local mode', the current generator 120 outputs an alternating current to the third electrode 113, the output current is injected into a part of the human body of the patient 20, and the injected current is transmitted to the patient 20. ) means a mode that flows into the second electrode 112 in contact with other parts of the human body.

Additionally, in the device 100 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the current generator 120 may convert the current supplied from an external power source into square wave alternating current in the local mode (T). Additionally, the current generator 120 may be configured to output the converted square wave alternating current to the third electrode 113 through the first output terminal. The current generator 120 may be equipped with a switching mode power supply (SMPS) to convert sine wave alternating current into square wave alternating current.

That is, the device 100 of the present disclosure outputs a square wave alternating current to the third electrode 113, thereby allowing electrons of the current to periodically pass through the human body in one direction. Injecting such square wave alternating current into the human body of the patient 20 in the local mode (T) can be considered more suitable than injecting sine wave alternating current in a local range.

Therefore, according to this configuration, the device 100 of the present disclosure can maximize the local massage effect by injecting sine wave alternating current into the human body in the hand mode (H) and outputting square wave alternating current in the local mode (T). there is.

Referring again to FIGS. 15 and 16 along with FIGS. 8 and 14, the device 100 of the present disclosure allows the operator 10 to select the third screen in the R area of the control screen of the local mode (T) of the control display 180. The temperature of the conductive plate 113a of the electrode 113 can be adjusted to -15 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius. The device 100 of the present disclosure sets the frequency of the current injected to the patient 20 to 3 Hz, 22 Hz, 30 Hz, and 60 Hz by pressing the frequency button in area C of the control screen of the local mode (T). It can be adjusted to Hz, 100 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, or 1,000 Hz. 15 and 16, the device 100 of the present disclosure adjusts the pulse width of the current injected into the treatment recipient 20 by pressing the pulse button in the P area of the control screen of the local mode (T). The length can be adjusted.

The device 100 of the present disclosure injects current in the G area of the control screen in local mode (T) to a specific part of the human body (upper body, back, front of the lower body, back of the lower body, buttocks, arms, face) of the patient 20. , the entire human body), you can check the guide on how to use it for that part by pressing the button. The device 100 of the present disclosure adjusts the level from 1 to 15 in the L area of the control screen of the local mode (T) to adjust the amplitude (Vpp) of the pulse peak amplitude of the current injected into the patient 20 into 15 levels. It can be adjusted with . The device 100 of the present disclosure may be equipped with a speaker (not shown) that plays music (melody) so that the operator 10 can listen to it while massaging the person being treated 20 using the device 100. . Additionally, a button with a speaker icon for adjusting the volume may be provided in the S area of the control screen of the device 100 of the present disclosure. The device 100 of the present disclosure may also be equipped with a timer that can set the time for injecting current into the human body of the patient 20 from 5 minutes to 90 minutes in the M area of the control screen.

Meanwhile, a method of massaging the human body by supplying electric current to the human body using the apparatus 100 for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.

Figure 17 is a flowchart showing a method for massaging the human body by supplying electric current according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring again to FIG. 17 along with FIGS. 1, 3, and 5, the device includes a first electrode 111, a second electrode 112, a current generator 120, and a foot switch 130. do. The method includes contacting the first electrode 111 to the foot of the operator 10 (M01), contacting the second electrode 112 to a part of the human body of the operator 20 (M02), A step (M03) of converting at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current by control of the current generator 120, and the current A step (M04) of supplying current to the human body of the operator 10 by outputting the converted current to the first electrode 111 by the generator 120, and a part of the human body of the operator When contacted, a step (M05) of transferring the current supplied to the human body of the operator 10 to the human body of the operator 20, and at least two control buttons 131 and 132 provided on the foot switch 130. ) and controlling at least one of the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode 111, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current (M06). At this time, the foot switch 130 may be configured to allow the operator 10 to control the control buttons 131 and 132 with his or her feet.

Therefore, according to this configuration of the present disclosure, the method of the present disclosure allows the operator 10 to use the foot to determine the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode 111, the frequency of the current, and the By including a foot switch 130 with at least two control buttons 131 and 132 capable of adjusting at least one of the lengths of the pulse width of the current, the operator 10 can control the first electrode 111 without using his hands. ), you can easily control the characteristics of the output current. Accordingly, when the operator 10 controls the device 100 of the present disclosure using his feet while massaging the subject 20 with his hands, the massage can proceed without interruption, effectively increasing the massage satisfaction of the subject 20. It can be raised. Moreover, the present disclosure can prevent the controller of the device 100 from being contaminated due to sweat, electrically conductive cream, aroma oil, etc. on the hands of the operator 10, thereby preventing malfunctions due to short circuits, etc. While the operator 10 is using contaminated equipment, current may flow into the hands, preventing accidents such as electric shock from occurring.

The step of transferring the current supplied to the human body of the operator 10 to the human body of the operator 20 is when the foot of the operator 10 is in contact with the first electrode 111, the hand of the operator 10 is moved to the human body of the operator 20 ( When contacting the human body of the patient 20, a current is injected into the human body of the patient 20, and the injected current exits the human body through the second electrode 112 in contact with the abdomen of the patient 20. It can be included.

The method of the present disclosure uses a third electrode 113 that is electrically connected to the current generator 120 and has a conductive plate 113a made of metal that can be electrically connected to the human body by contacting the human body. It may further include applying a cold compress or a warm compress.

Although the embodiments have been described with limited drawings as described above, those skilled in the art can apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

10: Practitioner
20: Subject
100: Device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current
111, 112, 113: first electrode, second electrode, third electrode
120: Current generator
121: Pulse amplitude modulation circuit
122: Pulse frequency modulation circuit unit
123: Pulse width modulation circuitry
124: Waveform shaping circuit unit
125: 1st output terminal
126: Second output terminal
127: Third output terminal
150: Trans unit
160: control unit
170: Overcurrent protection circuit unit
180: Control display
SSR1 ~ SSR8: Semiconductor relays
130, 131, 132: foot switch, first control button, second control button
131h, 132h, 133, 134: first insertion groove, second insertion groove, main body, signal cable
141: water bucket
142: thermoelectric module
143: hose
144: pump
145: heater
146: Radiator
113a: conductive plate
171, 172: first connecting member, second connecting member
180: Control display

Claims (10)

A device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current,
When the operator's human body and the operator's body are electrically connected to each other, at least one first electrode configured to contact the operator's feet so that the operator can inject current into the operator's body;
At least one second electrode configured to be electrically connected to the patient to allow the current injected into the patient to flow;
Convert at least one of the magnitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current, and electrically connect the first electrode to allow the converted current to flow to the first electrode. a current generator having a first output terminal connected to and a second output terminal electrically connected to the second electrode so that current flows to the second electrode; and
At least two or more control buttons are provided so that the operator can use his or her feet to adjust at least one of the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current. Including a foot switch,
A device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current. According to paragraph 1,
The foot switch is,
a main body having a first insertion groove and a second insertion groove, each having an internal space into which the operator's foot can be inserted;
It is mounted in the first insertion groove, and a comb-shaped protrusion is formed on the upper surface, and when the operator presses it with his or her foot, the size of the peak amplitude of the current, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current a first control button configured to increase at least one of; and
It is mounted in the second insertion groove, and a comb-shaped protrusion is formed on the upper surface, and when the operator presses it using his or her foot, the amplitude of the peak value of the current supplied from the external power source, the frequency of the current, and a second control button configured to decrease at least one length of the pulse width of the current;
A device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current. According to paragraph 1,
The current generator,
a pulse amplitude modulation circuit unit that converts the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current;
a pulse frequency modulation circuit unit that converts the frequency of the current; and
Including; a pulse width modulation circuit unit that adjusts the length of the pulse width of the current;
A device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current. According to paragraph 1,
The first electrode is,
Configured so that current can be injected by contacting the feet of the operator massaging the subject,
The second electrode is,
A device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current to the human body configured to contact the abdomen of the human body of the operator so that the current injected into the human body of the operator passes through the human body of the subject. According to paragraph 1,
The device is,
A device for massaging the human body by supplying current to the human body, further comprising a third electrode electrically connected to the current generator and having a conductive plate made of metal that can be electrically connected to the human body. According to clause 5,
A water tank containing a predetermined amount of water;
a thermoelectric module configured to cool the water in the water tank;
a radiator configured to cool the thermoelectric module;
a hose extending from the water tank to the electrode plate of the third electrode; and
A pump configured to pump water from the water tank and supply water cooled by the thermoelectric module through the hose to the electrode plate. A device for massaging the human body by supplying electric current to the human body. According to clause 6,
The current generator,
Supply current to the human body configured to output sine wave alternating current supplied from an external power source to the first electrode, or convert the current supplied from an external power source into square wave alternating current and then output the converted square wave alternating current to the third electrode. A device for massaging. A method for supplying electric current to a human body for massage by a device including a first electrode, a second electrode, a current generator, and a foot switch,
contacting the first electrode with the operator's foot;
contacting the second electrode with a part of the human body of the person being treated;
Converting at least one of the amplitude of the peak amplitude of the current supplied from an external power source, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current by controlling the current generator;
Supplying current to the operator's human body by outputting the current converted from the current generator to the first electrode;
When a part of the operator's human body comes into contact with the operator's human body, transferring the current supplied to the operator's human body to the operator's human body;
Controlling at least one of the size of the peak amplitude of the current output through the first electrode, the frequency of the current, and the length of the pulse width of the current by controlling at least two or more control buttons provided on the foot switch including steps,
A method for massaging the human body by supplying electric current. According to clause 8,
The step of transferring the current supplied to the operator's human body to the operator's human body,
With the operator's feet in contact with the first electrode, a current is injected into the operator's body when the operator's hand touches the operator's body, and the injected current is in contact with the operator's abdomen. 2. A method for massaging the human body by supplying electric current to the human body, including the step of allowing electric current to exit the human body through electrodes. According to clause 8,
Applying a cold compress or a warm compress to the human body of the subject using a third electrode electrically connected to the current generator and having a conductive plate made of metal that can be electrically connected to the human body by supplying current to the human body for massage. How to do it.

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