KR20230142030A - Apparatus for relieving cramps - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for relieving menstrual pain, comprising: a body part equipped with a rechargeable battery and wearable on the user's waist; an electrical stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying a current pulse through the skin to stimulate peripheral nerves; A thermal stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying heat by generating carbon fiber; a temperature sensing unit located in the thermal stimulation unit to sense temperature; A patch portion that is mounted on the body portion to cover the Gihaehyeol, Gwanwonhyeol, and uterine type and includes a plurality of herbal medicines; a vibration stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying vibration to the skin; and a control unit that controls the muscle stimulation mode of the electrical stimulation unit, controls the thermal stimulation unit based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and controls the vibration stimulation mode of the vibration stimulation unit. By simultaneously controlling transcutaneous nerve stimulation, thermal stimulation, herbal biopatch, and vibration, it can help not only improve symptoms of menstrual pain but also treat endometriosis, the cause of menstrual pain.

Description

Menstrual pain relief device{APPARATUS FOR RELIEVING CRAMPS}

The present invention relates to a device for relieving menstrual pain. Specifically, by simultaneously controlling transcutaneous nerve stimulation, thermal stimulation, oriental medicine biopatch, and vibration, it can help not only improve symptoms of menstrual pain but also treat endometriosis, which is the cause of menstrual pain.

Dysmenorrhea is a highly frequent gynecological symptom that occurs in approximately 50% of women of childbearing age. Menstrual pain is divided into primary dysmenorrhea, which is periodic pain during menstruation without any special abnormalities in the pelvis, and secondary dysmenorrhea, which is associated with pathological changes in the pelvis.

Primary dysmenorrhea usually first occurs within 1 to 2 years after menarche when ovulation begins to occur regularly, and is a symptom that is most commonly seen in women in their teens and 20s, but can persist into their 40s. Secondary dysmenorrhea usually begins to occur within a few years after menarche and may appear unrelated to ovulation.

Primary dysmenorrhea is a symptom caused by increased production of prostaglandin in the endometrium. Prostaglandins are substances found in higher concentrations in the secretory endometrium after ovulation than in the proliferative endometruim before ovulation. When the concentration of progesterone decreases just before ovulation, an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX) is activated, and prostaglandins are produced within the uterine cells and released out of the cells. This substance causes strong contraction of the uterine muscles during menstruation, causing pain, similar to the colic that occurs during childbirth. Therefore, primary menstrual pain can be treated by inhibiting COX, an enzyme that produces prostaglandins, and this is the principle of action of painkillers (NSAIDs; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) used for menstrual pain.

Primary dysmenorrhea begins above the pubic area a few hours before or just before menstruation and may last for 2 to 3 days. The cause of primary menstrual pain is excessive contraction of the uterine muscles, so it is similar to colic during childbirth. Pain may be accompanied by pain in the tailbone (lumbar sacral) area or may extend to the front thighs. At the same time, symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea may appear, and in rare cases, it may lead to fainting.

The pain that appears in primary dysmenorrhea has a squeezing (colicky) appearance, unlike pain caused by inflammation in the abdominal cavity, and can often be improved by massage of the pelvic area or physical activity. Unlike primary menstrual pain, which begins a few hours or just before menstruation and lasts for 2 to 3 days, secondary menstrual pain begins 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation and can last for several days even after menstrual bleeding ends.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is periodic menstrual pain associated with abnormalities in the pelvic cavity. It usually occurs within a few years after menarche, but the age at which it occurs is unrelated to the diagnosis. Among the abnormalities in the pelvic cavity that can cause secondary menstrual pain, the most common cause is endometriosis, followed by adenomyosis and intrauterine devices.

As the causes of secondary menstrual pain are diverse, the mechanisms by which pain occurs are also diverse, but in most cases, abnormalities within the pelvic cavity result in blockage of the cervix, a lump within the uterus, or the production of prostaglandin as the uterine muscles contract strongly in response to a foreign substance. This increase is the cause. Women with secondary dysmenorrhea have abnormalities in the pelvic cavity, so unlike primary dysmenorrhea, they do not respond well to common painkillers (NSAIDs) or oral combined contraceptives.

Generally, primary dysmenorrhea can be treated with painkillers. As painkillers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used, which inhibit the production of prostaglandins, substances that cause pain by causing uterine contractions. Start taking painkillers just before or after menstrual cramps begin and take them regularly every 6 to 8 hours to continuously block the production of prostaglandins.

However, painkillers need to be taken continuously during the first few days of the menstrual period. Additionally, in order to conclude that NSAIDs are ineffective, a period of at least 4 to 6 menstrual cycles is required. Additionally, if the initial standard dose is not effective in pain relief, the dose may be increased or the formulation changed. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not be administered to people with ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract or bronchial hypersensitivity caused by aspirin. Commonly known side effects include nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and fatigue.

Primary dysmenorrhea can be treated with hormones, and for patients who want contraceptive effects, oral combined contraceptive pills can also be used as a treatment for primary dysmenorrhea. Combination contraceptives have the effect of suppressing ovulation and proliferation of the endometrium, and bring the endometrium into the early proliferative endometrium (pre-ovulatory endometrium) state with the lowest prostaglandin concentration.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is fundamentally pain related to pathological changes in the pelvic cavity, so unlike primary dysmenorrhea, where painkillers are the main treatment, the treatment is to treat the pathological symptoms in the pelvic cavity. However, non-pharmacological treatment of the above-mentioned primary dysmenorrhea includes Acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are also known to be useful. Acupuncture can block pain signals by inducing mediators such as serotonin and endorphins.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is known to be unable to reduce uterine contractions itself, but can change the body's perception of pain. In one study, 30% of women felt a significant reduction in pain after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, 60% reported a moderate reduction, and 10% reported no effect.

Accordingly, it is time to find a way to increase the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

Public Patent Publication KR No. 10-2020-0133954

This application is about a menstrual pain relief device to solve the problems of the prior art described above. By simultaneously controlling transcutaneous nerve stimulation, thermal stimulation, oriental medicine biopatch, and vibration, it not only improves symptoms of menstrual pain, but also helps treat endometriosis, the cause of menstrual pain. This can be.

The menstrual pain relief device of the present invention for achieving the above-described technical problem includes a body portion equipped with a rechargeable battery and wearable on the user's waist; an electrical stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying a current pulse through the skin to stimulate peripheral nerves; A thermal stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying heat by generating carbon fiber; a temperature sensing unit located in the thermal stimulation unit to sense temperature; A patch portion that is mounted on the body portion to cover the Gihaehyeol, Gwanwonhyeol, and uterine type and includes a plurality of herbal medicines; a vibration stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying vibration to the skin; and a control unit that controls the muscle stimulation mode of the electrical stimulation unit, controls the thermal stimulation unit based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and controls the vibration stimulation mode of the vibration stimulation unit.

The control unit may be capable of simultaneously controlling the electrical stimulation unit, thermal stimulation unit, and vibration stimulation unit, but is not limited thereto.

The patch part may be exchangeable, but is not limited thereto.

As the temperature of the thermal stimulation part increases, the absorption rate of the active ingredient in the patch part may increase, but is not limited to this.

The muscle stimulation mode may include, but is not limited to, a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a attenuation section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases.

The muscle stimulation mode may include, but is not limited to, a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a section in which the intensity of the output current pulse is reset to the lowest value when the enhancement section ends.

The muscle stimulation mode includes a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time, a section in which the intensity of the current pulse is maintained at the maximum value, a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time, and a current This may include, but is not limited to, a mode having a section in which the pulse intensity is initialized to the lowest value.

The muscle stimulation mode has a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time, a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time, and a section in which the intensity of the current pulse is initialized to the lowest value. It may include a mode, but is not limited thereto.

The muscle stimulation mode may include, but is not limited to, a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time.

The herbal medicine may include, but is not limited to, those selected from the group consisting of mugwort, angelica root, health, broiler, osuyu, ayeop, cheongung, small fennel, motherwort, taekran, and combinations thereof.

The above-described means of solving the problem are merely illustrative and should not be construed as intended to limit the present application. In addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, additional embodiments may be present in the drawings and detailed description of the invention.

The disclosed technology can have the following effects. However, since it does not mean that a specific embodiment must include all of the following effects or only the following effects, the scope of rights of the disclosed technology should not be understood as being limited thereby.

According to the above-described means of solving the problem of the present application, the menstrual pain relief device according to the present application not only effectively relieves the symptoms of menstrual pain by simultaneously controlling and executing the electric stimulation unit, the thermal stimulation unit, the patch unit, and the vibration stimulation unit, but also can effectively relieve the symptoms of menstrual pain. It can help treat endometriosis, adenomyosis, etc.

The thermal stimulation part uses carbon fiber rather than ordinary heating wires, which has the advantage of reducing the risk of malfunction due to overload and generating less electromagnetic waves. Additionally, because heat transfer is done through far-infrared rays, heat penetrates the inside of the skin rather than the outside, making it effective in relieving menstrual pain. In addition, it consumes less electricity, and temperature is transmitted faster than regular heating elements, so the time it takes to generate heat is shorter.

1A and 1B are diagrams of a device for relieving menstrual pain according to an embodiment of the present application.
Figure 2 is a current pulse graph illustrating an embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 3 is a current pulse graph illustrating one embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 4 is a current pulse graph illustrating one embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 5 is a current pulse graph illustrating an embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 6 is a current pulse graph illustrating one embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 7 is a vibration graph illustrating one embodiment of the vibration stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 8 is a vibration graph illustrating an embodiment of the vibration stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.
Figure 9 is a vibration graph illustrating one embodiment of the vibration stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

When describing each drawing, similar reference numerals are used for similar components. Terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term “and/or” includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present application. It shouldn't be.

Throughout this specification, when a member is said to be located “on”, “above”, “at the top”, “below”, “at the bottom”, or “at the bottom” of another member, this means that a member is located on another member. This includes not only cases where they are in contact, but also cases where another member exists between two members.

Throughout the specification of the present application, when a part is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it may further include other elements rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

As used herein, the terms “about,” “substantially,” and the like are used to mean at or close to a numerical value when manufacturing and material tolerances inherent in the stated meaning are presented, and to aid understanding of the present application. It is used to prevent unscrupulous infringers from unfairly exploiting disclosures in which precise or absolute figures are mentioned. Additionally, throughout the specification herein, “a step of” or “a step of” does not mean “a step for.”

Throughout this specification, the term "combination thereof" included in the Markushi format expression means a mixture or combination of one or more components selected from the group consisting of the components described in the Markushi format expression, It means including one or more selected from the group consisting of.

Hereinafter, the menstrual pain relief device of the present application will be described in detail with reference to implementation examples, examples, and drawings. However, the present application is not limited to these embodiments, examples, and drawings.

The present invention provides a body part equipped with a rechargeable battery and wearable on the user's waist; an electrical stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying a current pulse through the skin to stimulate peripheral nerves; A thermal stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying heat by generating carbon fiber; a temperature sensing unit located in the thermal stimulation unit to sense temperature; A patch portion that is mounted on the body portion to cover the Gihaehyeol, Gwanwonhyeol, and uterine type and includes a plurality of herbal medicines; a vibration stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying vibration to the skin; and a control unit that controls the muscle stimulation mode of the electrical stimulation unit, controls the thermal stimulation unit based on the detected temperature of the temperature sensor, and controls the vibration stimulation mode of the vibration stimulation unit. .

1A and 1B are diagrams of a device for relieving menstrual pain according to an embodiment of the present application.

Referring to the drawing, a display unit 120 is mounted on the body unit 110, which is equipped with a rechargeable battery (not shown) and can be worn on the user's waist, so that the status of the menstrual pain relief device can be visually checked.

The menstrual pain relief device is not limited to the appearance of Figure 1, and includes an electrical stimulation unit, a thermal stimulation unit, a temperature sensing unit, a patch unit, a vibration stimulation unit, and a control unit, and if the above components can operate, any It is also possible in this form.

A mode button 131, a (+) button 132, and a (-) button 133 are disposed at the bottom or top of the display unit 120 of the menstrual pain relief device 100. When the (+) button 132 is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the menstrual pain relief device 100 may be turned on. Additionally, when the (-) button 133 is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the menstrual pain relief device 100 may be turned off. The intensity of the set mode can be increased by pressing the (+) button 132 as if tapping for less than 1 second. When the (-) button 133 is pressed as if tapping for less than 1 second, the intensity of the set mode can be reduced.

The mode of the menstrual pain relief device 100 can be set by pressing the mode button 131.

The mode includes a mode for executing only the functions of the electrical stimulation unit, a mode for executing only the functions of the thermal stimulation unit, a mode for executing only the mode of the vibration stimulation unit, a mode for executing the functions of the electrical stimulation unit and the thermal stimulation unit, and the mode for executing the functions of the electrical stimulation unit and the thermal stimulation unit. A mode for executing the functions of the stimulation unit and the vibration stimulation unit, a mode for executing the thermal stimulation unit and the vibration stimulation unit, and a mode for executing the functions of the electrical stimulation unit, the thermal stimulation unit, and the vibration stimulation unit. You can.

The control unit may be capable of simultaneously controlling the electrical stimulation unit, thermal stimulation unit, and vibration stimulation unit, but is not limited thereto.

By simultaneously controlling and executing the electrical stimulation unit, thermal stimulation unit, and vibration stimulation unit, not only can the symptoms of menstrual pain be effectively alleviated, but it can also help treat endometriosis, adenomyosis, etc., which are causes of menstrual pain.

The body portion is formed to surround the user's Qihae acupoints, Gwanwon acupoints, and uterine shape. Additionally, the electrical stimulation unit, the thermal stimulation unit, the temperature sensing unit, the patch unit, the vibration stimulation unit, and the control unit may be arranged to overlap the body unit. By being configured and arranged in an overlapping manner, the current pulse of the electrical stimulation unit, the heat of the thermal stimulation unit, the active ingredient of the medicine in the patch unit, and the vibration of the vibration stimulation unit can be applied to the same area. The interaction of each stimulus helps effective stimulation reach the user, increasing the effect of relieving menstrual pain.

For example, as the temperature of the thermal stimulation part increases, the absorption rate of the active ingredient in the patch part may increase, but is not limited to this.

Alternatively, as the vibration of the vibration stimulation unit increases, the electric pulse of the electrical stimulation unit may be better transmitted. Alternatively, as the vibration of the vibration stimulation unit increases, the temperature of the thermal stimulation unit may be better transmitted.

Alternatively, the electrical stimulation unit, the thermal stimulation unit, the temperature sensing unit, the patch unit, the vibration stimulation unit, and the control unit may be arranged so as not to overlap the body part.

The positions of the electrical stimulation unit, the thermal stimulation unit, the temperature sensing unit, the patch unit, the vibration stimulation unit, and the control unit may be adjusted according to usage conditions.

The electrical stimulation unit applies a current pulse through the skin to stimulate peripheral nerves. This uses transcutaneous nerve electrical stimulation and is one of the medical devices used in oriental medicine clinics and oriental medicine hospitals to control pain. The electrical stimulation unit has excellent stability when used as it stimulates peripheral nerves by passing current pulses through the skin. The basis for pain relief through electricity is based on the gate control theory of pain.

The control unit may control the muscle stimulation mode of the electrical stimulation unit.

The muscle stimulation mode may include the following modes.

Referring to FIG. 1B, the menstrual pain relief device has a storage portion 200 formed inside the body portion 110 to provide a structure in which the patch portion can be easily replaced. The receiving part 200 is designed to be easily inserted and removed from the top in a pocket style, and can be formed as one or more, and the receiving part 200 is formed to correspond to the size and shape of the patch part.

Figure 2 is a current pulse graph illustrating an embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in FIG. 2, the muscle stimulation mode may include a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a attenuation section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases, but is not limited thereto.

This is a wave-shaped waveform, and you can feel the feeling of receiving a massage through the current pulses.

Figure 3 is a current pulse graph illustrating one embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in Figure 3, the muscle stimulation mode may include a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a section in which the intensity of the output current pulse is reset to the lowest value when the enhancement section ends. , but is not limited to this.

You can feel the feeling of receiving acupressure through the current pulse.

Figure 4 is a current pulse graph illustrating one embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in Figure 4, the muscle stimulation mode includes a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time, a section in which the intensity of the current pulse is maintained at the maximum value, and a section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time. It may include, but is not limited to, a mode having a decreasing proportional output section and a section in which the intensity of the current pulse is initialized to the lowest value.

You can feel the sensation of tapping stimulation through the current pulse.

Figure 5 is a current pulse graph illustrating an embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in Figure 5, the muscle stimulation mode has a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time, a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time, and a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse is lowest. It may include a mode with a section initialized to a value, but is not limited to this.

You can feel the sensation of being hit by acupuncture needles through the current pulse.

Figure 6 is a current pulse graph illustrating one embodiment of the muscle stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in Figure 6, the muscle stimulation mode may include a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time, but is limited to this. It doesn't work.

You can feel the feeling of strong acupressure through the current pulse.

The above modes can be selected using the mode button 131, and other modes may be applied in addition to the above modes, but are not limited thereto.

The frequency range of the electrical stimulation unit may be 1Hz to 100Hz, but is not limited thereto.

The output current of the electrical stimulation unit may be 10 mA to 60 mA, but is not limited thereto.

The output voltage of the electrical stimulation unit may be 10V to 30V, but is not limited thereto.

The width of the current pulse in the muscle stimulation mode may be 50 μs to 150 μs, but is not limited thereto.

The thermal stimulation unit generates heat from the carbon fiber and applies heat to the user. When the user wears the menstrual pain relief device, the thermal stimulation unit can receive the effect of moxibustion treatment by applying heat to the user's kihae acupuncture points, vascular acupoints, uterine acupuncture points, perineum acupoints, acupuncture points, etc.

The thermal stimulation unit uses carbon fiber rather than a regular heating wire, so there is less risk of malfunction due to overload and less electromagnetic waves are generated. Additionally, because heat transfer is done through far-infrared rays, heat penetrates the inside of the skin rather than the outside, making it effective in relieving menstrual pain. In addition, it consumes less electricity, and temperature is transmitted faster than regular heating elements, so the time it takes to generate heat is shorter.

Since a temperature sensing unit is located in the thermal stimulation unit, it is possible to prevent the user from getting burned by controlling the temperature so that it does not rise above a certain level.

The patch part may include a plurality of herbal medicines.

The patch part contains medicinal ingredients that are effective for menstrual pain, and the active ingredients are absorbed by the user through the fomentation effect and thermal effect, thereby being effective in relieving menstrual pain.

For example, the main ingredients are herbal extracts such as mugwort and angelica root, which were used to soothe menstrual pain, and circulate bad energy in the skin into positive energy. Mugwort extract helps soothe sensitive and sensitive skin and activates the circulation of skin metabolism. The decussin component of angelica root, which plays a role in protecting the skin from free radicals, is excellent for skin conditioning as well as relieving severe menstrual pain.

The patch part may be removable, but is not limited thereto.

The patch part may be exchangeable, but is not limited thereto.

The replacement cycle of the patch part may be from 1 month to 1 year, but is not limited thereto.

You can receive aromatherapy by adding aroma to the patch and changing the patch according to your mood.

The scent of the patch can be expected to play a role in improving pain by relaxing the mind and body and increasing the pain threshold.

The herbal medicine may include, but is not limited to, those selected from the group consisting of mugwort, angelica root, health, broiler, osuyu, ayeop, cheongung, small fennel, motherwort, taekran, and combinations thereof.

The above Osuyu can be used for abdominal pain and menstrual pain caused by cold energy, and when used in conjunction with health, it is effective in treating menstrual irregularities, such as menstrual irregularities, by treating and warming the cold energy of the upper and lower body.

The above sacrum can be used for symptoms such as missing menstruation or pain, and can be used for a variety of diseases caused by incorrect bodily functions due to cold energy or poor blood circulation.

The Angelica root is a medicinal herb that is used to treat irregular menstruation in women and symptoms before and after pregnancy. It is also used for blood-related diseases, and is especially effective when caused by cold energy.

The vibration stimulation unit applies vibration to the user's skin.

Figure 7 is a vibration graph illustrating one embodiment of the vibration stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in FIG. 7, the vibration stimulation mode may include a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of vibration increases and a section in which the intensity of vibration is maintained at the maximum value.

Figure 8 is a vibration graph illustrating an embodiment of the vibration stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in Figure 8, the vibration stimulation mode may include a mode in which a section in which the intensity of vibration is maintained at the maximum value for 1-2 seconds and a section in which the intensity of vibration is maintained at the lowest value for 1-2 seconds are repeated.

Figure 9 is a vibration graph illustrating one embodiment of the vibration stimulation mode of the menstrual pain relief device of the present application.

As shown in Figure 9, the vibration stimulation mode may include a mode in which a section in which the intensity of vibration is maintained at the maximum value for 3-7 seconds and a section in which the intensity of vibration is maintained at the lowest value for 3-5 seconds are repeated.

The present invention will be described in more detail through the following examples. However, the following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application.

1. Menstrual pain index measurement

The subjects were 30 female students of childbearing age from 18 to 24 years old, and the mode of the menstrual pain relief device was adjusted according to the conditions in Table 1 below.

electrical stimulation unit Heat stimulation part patch part Vibration stimulation unit Example 1 ○ ○ ○ ○ Comparison example 1 ○ X X X Comparison example 2 X ○ X X Comparison example 3 X X ○ X Comparison example 4 X X X ○ Comparison example 5 ○ ○ X X Comparison example 6 ○ ○ ○ X Comparison example 7 ○ ○ X ○ Comparison example 8 X ○ ○ X Comparison example 9 X ○ ○ ○

It was instructed to be used on the abdomen once a day when there were signs of menstrual pain, and the use of other treatments was prohibited during the laboratory period. The range of menstrual pain is from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating higher intensity of menstrual pain.

When using our menstrual pain relief device, the pain index was measured over time, and the results are shown in Table 2 below. The pain index in Table 2 below is a number representing the average of the test subjects.

Before use 1 hour later 2 hours later 3 hours later 6 hours later 12 hours later 24 hours later Example 1 6.2 5.5 4.2 3.5 2.4 1.8 1.2 Comparison example 1 6.2 5.6 5.2 4.8 4.1 3.5 2.7 Comparison example 2 6.2 5.8 5.6 5.7 5.3 4.6 4.5 Comparison example 3 6.2 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.3 4.8 4.6 Comparison example 4 6.2 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.2 Comparison example 5 6.2 5.6 4.8 4.2 3.8 2.7 2.2 Comparison example 6 6.2 5.7 4.9 4.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 Comparison example 7 6.2 5.8 5.2 4.7 4.2 3.7 3.1 Comparison example 8 6.2 5.7 5.6 4.9 4.3 3.8 3.5 Comparison example 9 6.2 5.6 5.1 4.6 4.1 3.5 2.8

According to the results shown in Table 2, the effect of relieving menstrual pain was found to be the best when four mechanisms of electrical stimulation, thermal stimulation, herbal medicine patch, and vibration stimulation were simultaneously expressed as in Example 1.

The highest menstrual pain relief effect is achieved when four mechanisms are applied simultaneously, compared to when electrical stimulation, thermal stimulation, herbal medicine patch, and vibration stimulation are used individually, or when only two or three mechanisms are used. This can be seen as relieving menstrual pain due to the synergistic effect of electrical stimulation, thermal stimulation, herbal medicine patch, and vibration stimulation.

The description of the present application described above is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will understand that the present application can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. For example, each component described as unitary may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present application is indicated by the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present application.

100: Menstrual pain relief device
110: body part
120: display unit
131: Mode button
132: (+) button
132: (-) button

Claims (10)

A body portion equipped with a rechargeable battery and wearable on the user's waist;
an electrical stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying a current pulse through the skin to stimulate peripheral nerves;
A thermal stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying heat by generating carbon fiber;
a temperature sensing unit located in the thermal stimulation unit to sense temperature;
A patch portion that is mounted on the body portion to cover the Gihaehyeol, Gwanwonhyeol, and uterine type and includes a plurality of herbal medicines;
a vibration stimulation unit mounted on the body and applying vibration to the skin; and
A control unit that controls the muscle stimulation mode of the electrical stimulation unit, controls the thermal stimulation unit based on the detected temperature of the temperature sensor, and controls the vibration stimulation mode of the vibration stimulation unit. Menstrual pain relief device comprising a. According to claim 1,
The control unit is capable of simultaneously controlling the electrical stimulation unit, the thermal stimulation unit, and the vibration stimulation unit. According to claim 1,
A device for relieving menstrual pain wherein the patch portion is exchangeable. According to claim 1,
A menstrual pain relief device in which the absorption rate of the active ingredient of the patch part increases as the temperature of the thermal stimulation part increases. According to claim 1,
The muscle stimulation mode includes a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a attenuation section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases. According to claim 1,
The muscle stimulation mode includes a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a section in which the intensity of the output current pulse is reset to the lowest value when the enhancement section ends. According to claim 1,
The muscle stimulation mode includes a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time, a section in which the intensity of the current pulse is maintained at the maximum value, a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time, and a current A device for relieving menstrual pain, comprising a mode having a section in which the intensity of the pulse is initialized to the lowest value. According to claim 1,
The muscle stimulation mode has a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases in proportion to the progress time, a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time, and a section in which the intensity of the current pulse is initialized to the lowest value. A menstrual pain relief device comprising a mode. According to claim 1,
The muscle stimulation mode includes a mode having an enhancement section in which the intensity of the current pulse increases and a proportional output section in which the intensity of the current pulse decreases in proportion to the progress time. According to claim 1,
The herbal medicine is a device for relieving menstrual pain, including one selected from the group consisting of mugwort, angelica root, health, broiler, osuyu, ayeop, cheongung, fennel, motherwort, taekran, and combinations thereof.

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