TWM642833U - Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation Device - Google Patents

Abstract

A transcutaneous nerve stimulation device that can be connected to a remote control device for information, the percutaneous nerve stimulation device includes a probe, the probe includes a body, a current adjustment module electrically connected to the body, and a A current supply module electrically connected to the current adjustment module, and a wireless transmission module electrically connected to the current adjustment module, the wireless transmission module is connected to the remote control device, and the remote control device controls the current The adjustment module transmits the current setting data, so that the current adjustment module is controlled by the remote control device, and the output current intensity of the main body is adjusted by remote wireless control.

Description

Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation Device

The present invention relates to a percutaneous nerve stimulation device, in particular to a percutaneous nerve stimulation device which is easy to operate and use.

Electric stimulator is a technology that uses electric current of appropriate intensity and frequency to stimulate acupuncture points or tendons of the human body. It has the purpose of relieving muscle tension, promoting blood circulation, etc., and is often used in the field of physical therapy.

Please refer to Fig. 1, it is Taiwan patent M312331, a kind of percutaneous electronic nerve stimulator 2 and its probe group, this electronic nerve stimulator 2 comprises a current generator 21 that can produce the low-frequency current of different frequency, two current lead-outs The wire 22 , two current leading wires 23 , a first probe 24 , and a second probe 25 .

The two current lead wires 22 and the current lead wire 23 are electrically connected to the current generator 21, the first probe 24, and the second probe 25 to form an electrically connected loop. The current generator 21 There are a plurality of function buttons 26 for adjusting the output mode, and the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 are both provided with a control switch 27 for controlling electrical connection.

When in use, the first probe 24, the second probe 25 are in contact with the skin, the two current leading wires 22, the two current leading wires 23, and the current generator 21 are electrically connected, and then the The control switch 27 makes the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 contact the skin to be stimulated by the donor, and stimulates in the way of current passing.

Although the prior art discloses a technique of transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulation, it still has the following disadvantages in actual use:

1. Impossible to quickly adjust the stimulation intensity: As known, the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 must be electrically connected to the current generator 21 through the two current lead-in wires 22 and the two current lead-in wires 23 to obtain current for skin testing. The purpose of electronic nerve stimulation, but when the stimulated person feels that the current is too strong or too weak, the operator must first put down the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 before manipulating the current generator 21. The function button 26 is used to control the output current intensity. If the adjusted current intensity is not suitable, the operation must be repeated continuously, and the current intensity cannot be adjusted quickly.

2. People who receive electrotherapy cannot control: People who receive electrotherapy stimulation are usually in a sitting, lying, or kneeling position when performing cutaneous electronic nerve stimulation. Therefore, the person receiving electrotherapy stimulation cannot adjust the current generator. The function button 26 on the 21 cannot adjust the current intensity flowing through the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 in response to changes in current stimulation.

3. Stimulation causes discomfort: Since the operator must first leave the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 from the skin of the person receiving electrotherapy stimulation when adjusting the function button 26 on the current generator 21, and after completing the adjustment of the current intensity, Then control the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 to be in contact with the skin, if the adjusted current intensity is too strong, when the first probe 24 and the second probe 25 are in contact with the skin, they will be stimulated by electrotherapy Some people will feel discomfort due to excessive current stimulation.

Therefore, how to enable the operator to conveniently adjust the intensity of the stimulation current without making the person receiving the electrotherapy stimulation feel uncomfortable, and how to provide the person receiving the electrotherapy stimulation to adjust the intensity of the stimulation current is an urgent goal for the relevant technical personnel.

In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a transcutaneous nerve stimulation device.

The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device can be in communication with a remote control device, and the transcutaneous nerve stimulation device includes a probe.

The probe includes a body, a current adjustment module electrically connected with the body, a current supply module electrically connected with the current adjustment module, and a wireless transmission module electrically connected with the current adjustment module.

The wireless transmission module is informationally connected with the remote control device, and the remote control device transmits current setting data to the current adjustment module, so that the current adjustment module is controlled by the remote control device and adjusts the current of the main body output current strength.

Yet another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned transcutaneous nerve stimulation device further includes a remote current setting module disposed on the remote control device, and the remote current setting module is used for setting current setting data.

Another technical means of the present model is that the above-mentioned transcutaneous nerve stimulation device further includes a stimulation data storage module installed in the remote control device, and the stimulation data storage module is used to record the operation of the current adjustment module material.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned current adjustment module and the current supply module are arranged in the body of the probe.

Yet another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned probe further includes a dial-type adjustment switch arranged on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned probe further includes a push-button adjustment switch arranged on the body and electrically connected with the current adjustment module.

Another technical means of the present model is that the above-mentioned probe further includes a current display module arranged on the body and electrically connected with the current adjustment module, the current display module is electrically connected with the current adjustment module, It is used to display the output current intensity of the main body.

Another technical measure of the present invention is that the above-mentioned current adjustment module has different current output modes, and the probe further includes a mode switching switch arranged on the body and electrically connected with the current adjustment module.

Another technical means of the present model is that the above-mentioned probe further includes a mode display module arranged on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module, the mode display module is electrically connected to the current adjustment module, It is used to display the current output mode of the current adjustment module.

Another technical means of the present model is that the above-mentioned transcutaneous nerve stimulation device further includes a remote mode setting module installed on the remote control device, and the remote mode setting module is used to set the current adjustment module current output mode.

The beneficial effect of the new model is that the remote control device is a common mobile phone, which can be controlled by the person receiving electrotherapy, so that the person receiving electrotherapy can adjust the current intensity of the stimulating current by himself, and can check the current current adjustment module operating status.

The features and technical contents of the relevant patent applications of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed descriptions of the three preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Before proceeding with the detailed description, it should be noted that like elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to Fig. 2, it is a first preferred embodiment of the novel transcutaneous nerve stimulation device, the percutaneous nerve stimulation device can be connected with a remote control device 32 information, the percutaneous nerve stimulation device includes a probe 31, Wherein, the remote control device 32 is generally a mobile phone device with a control screen. In actual implementation, the remote control device 32 can be other computer devices and should not be limited thereto.

The probe 31 includes a body 311, a current adjustment module 312 electrically connected to the body 311, a current supply module 313 electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312, and a current adjustment module 312 electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312. The connected wireless transmission module 314.

The main body 311 is generally a cylindrical rod body, and one end of the main body 311 is provided with a contact electrode for contacting the skin of a person who is stimulated by electrotherapy. The current adjustment module 312 is a current control circuit, and the current supply module 313 is a storage battery. , the wireless transmission module 314 is a bluetooth transmission circuit. In actual implementation, the current supply module 313 can be other current supply circuits, and the wireless transmission module 314 can be other wireless data transmission modules, such as GSM, Satellite communication of GPRS, 3G WCDMA, 3.5G, 3.75G, LTE, WIFI and/or WIMAX should not be limited to this.

In the first preferred embodiment, the current adjustment module 312 and the current supply module 313 are arranged in the body 311 of the probe 31. In actual implementation, the current adjustment module 312 and the current supply module 313 Also can be arranged on the outside of this main body 311 (as shown in Figure 1 current generator 21, a first probe 24, and a second probe 25), or this probe 31 and another probe 31 It should not be limited to electrical connection with electric wires.

The percutaneous nerve stimulation device includes a remote current setting module 321 arranged on the remote control device 32, a remote mode setting module 322 arranged on the remote control device 32, and a remote control module 322 arranged on the remote control device 32. The stimulation data storage module 323 of the control device 32, wherein the remote current setting module 321, the remote mode setting module 322 and the stimulation data storage module 323 are control devices installed in the remote control device 32. The circuit can execute the corresponding application program (APP) and display the corresponding control screen (application program control screen) on the control screen of the remote control device 32, so that the personnel stimulated by the current can control the remote The terminal control device 32 is used to input relevant setting data.

The wireless transmission module 314 is informationally connected with the remote control device 32. Preferably, the wireless transmission module 314 transmits data with the remote control device 32 through a bluetooth message, and the remote control device 32 can transmit data through the remote control device 32. The remote current setting module 321 sets the current setting data, and transmits the current setting data to the current adjustment module 312 through the bluetooth transmission function of the remote control device 32, so that the current adjustment module 312 is controlled by the remote The control device 32 controls and adjusts the output current intensity of the main body 311 , in other words, the current adjustment module 312 controls the stimulation current according to the received current setting data to control the output current intensity of the main body 311 .

Wherein, the current adjustment module 312 has different current output modes, the remote control device 32 can be used to set the current output mode of the current adjustment module 312 through the remote mode setting module 322, the remote control The device 32 transmits the current output mode to the current adjustment module 312 through the Bluetooth transmission function, so that the current adjustment module 312 controls the output current intensity of the main body 311 according to the current output mode. For example, the remote The control device 32 sets the current output mode as the second type through the remote mode setting module 322, and the remote control device 32 transmits the set second output mode to the current adjustment module 312 of the probe 31 to The current adjustment module 312 can control the stimulation current in the second output mode. Preferably, the main body 311 can be controlled to output different frequencies so that the human body can feel the inductance of different frequencies. In addition, It is also possible to change the degree of stimulation to the human body by adjusting impedance, voltage or current.

The stimulation data storage module 323 is used to record the operation data of the current adjustment module 312. The remote current setting module 321 and the remote mode setting module 322 can store the set output current intensity and output current time. Get up to record the use status of the cutaneous nerve stimulation device.

It is worth mentioning that the body 311 of the probe 31 is not provided with any switch elements, nor is it provided with any display screen, and all the control functions and display information are on the remote control device 32, the remote The control device 32 can be set by the operator who provides current stimulation, and can also be set by the person who is stimulated by the current. Stimulators can adjust the intensity of the current output or the mode of the current output according to the feeling of the current.

Please refer to Fig. 3, which is a second preferred embodiment of the novel percutaneous nerve stimulation device. The difference is that the probe 31 further includes a turntable adjustment switch 315 arranged on the body 311 and electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312, a dial-type adjustment switch 315 arranged on the body 311 and electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312. Push-button adjustment switch 316, a current display module 317 arranged on the body 311 and electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312, a mode switching switch 318 arranged on the body 311 and electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312 , and a mode display module 319 arranged on the main body 311 and electrically connected to the current adjustment module 312 .

The dial-type adjustment switch 315 can adjust the angle by turning the dial, thereby adjusting the current intensity of the current adjustment module 312. The button-type adjustment switch 316 is two direction buttons arranged at intervals, and is used to adjust the current adjustment module. For the current intensity of the group 312, during actual implementation, the body 311 of the probe 31 may only be provided with the dial-type adjustment switch 315, or only the button-type adjustment switch 316, and should not be limited thereto.

In the second preferred embodiment, the current display module 317 graphically displays the current intensity output by the current adjustment module 312 on the main body 311, so that the operator can understand the current intensity. , the current intensity output by the current adjustment module 312 can be displayed in a digital manner or other techniques, and should not be limited thereto.

The current adjustment module 312 has different current output modes. The mode switching switch 318 is a switching element arranged on the body 311. The current output mode can be switched by pressing the mode switching switch 318. The mode display module 319 and The current adjustment module 312 is electrically connected to display the current output mode of the current adjustment module 312. For example, the current adjustment module 312 has 8 different current output modes. Press the mode switching switch 318 to switch between 8 The mode display module 319 can display the currently set current output mode.

Please refer to Fig. 4, which is a third preferred embodiment of the novel percutaneous nerve stimulation device. The difference is that the current supply module 313 of the probe 31 and a mobile power supply 41 are electrically connected to each other by a power cord 42. In actual implementation, the current supply module 313 can be directly arranged outside the main body 311 The power bank 41 should not be limited thereto.

Because the general mobile power supply 41 has the characteristics of small size, easy to carry, and power supply, the probe 31 electrically connected to the mobile power supply 41 can not be limited by the position of the socket, and the operator can move arbitrarily to perform skin care on personnel. Nerve stimulation, or use in places where there is no outlet, has the property of being convenient to use.

Preferably, the two ends of the power cord 42 are provided with USB plugs, and the two USB plugs are inserted into the body 311 of the probe 31 and the mobile power supply 41 respectively, so that the power in the mobile power supply 41 can be transmitted to The current adjustment module 312 or the current supply module 313, in actual implementation, the mobile power supply 41 can be a general transformer to store the mains power in the current supply module 313, or directly supply the current adjustment module 312 Use should not be limited to this.

It is worth mentioning that the mobile power supply 41 is provided with a control chip 411, which can control the power output of the mobile power supply 41. The rotary adjustment switch 315, the push button adjustment switch 316 and the mode switching switch 318 can control the power output of the mobile power supply 41. Chip 411, thereby controlling the power output by the main body 311. In actual implementation, the dial-type adjustment switch 315, the button-type adjustment switch 316, the current display module, the mode switching switch 318, and the mode display module 319 can be It is arranged in the mobile power supply 41 and electrically connected with the control chip 411, but should not be limited thereto.

Please refer to Fig. 5, which is a fourth preferred embodiment of the novel percutaneous nerve stimulation device. The fourth preferred embodiment is substantially the same as the third preferred embodiment. The difference is that the percutaneous nerve stimulation device further includes another probe 33 .

The other probe 33 includes another body 331, and a connection line is connected between the two probes 31, 33, wherein the other body 331 is not provided with a dial-type adjustment switch, a button-type adjustment switch, or a current display module. , mode switching switch, and mode display module are controlled by the dial-type adjustment switch 315, key-type adjustment switch 316, current display module 317, and mode switching switch 318 on the probe 31. The main bodies 311 and 331 together shock the human body.

Please refer to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, it is a fifth preferred embodiment of the new percutaneous nerve stimulation device, the fifth preferred embodiment is substantially the same as the first preferred embodiment, the same will not be detailed here As mentioned above, the difference lies in that the appearance of the body 311 of the probe 31 is generally in the shape of a pen.

Wherein, one end of the body 311 is provided with a contact probe 310 for contacting the skin. The left side and the right side are arranged in parallel, the lower side of the main body 311 has an S-shaped arc, the upper side of the main body 311 has an outwardly protruding arc, and the mode switching switch 318 is arranged on the upper side of the main body 311. The main body 311 is provided with a setting part passing between the left side and the right side, the rotary adjustment switch 315 is set in the setting part of the main body 311, and the rotary adjustment switch 315 is slightly on the left side of the main body 311 And the right side protrudes outward.

Please refer to Fig. 8, which is a sixth preferred embodiment of the novel percutaneous nerve stimulation device. The fifth preferred embodiment is substantially the same as the third preferred embodiment. The difference is that the mobile power supply 41 is connected to two patches 51 .

The two patches 51 can be attached and adhered to the skin of the human body, and have conductive properties. The control chip arranged on the mobile power supply 41 can control the power output of the patch 51, so that the two patches 51 are attached The area outputs electric shock power. Preferably, the mobile power supply 41 is provided with a display module and a pressing module, and the power output of the patch 51 can be set.

Please refer to Fig. 9, which is a seventh preferred embodiment of the novel percutaneous nerve stimulation device. The fifth preferred embodiment is substantially the same as the third preferred embodiment. The difference is that the mobile power supply 41 is connected to two electrotherapy ear clips 521, the two electrotherapy ear clips 521 have a clamping body, and an electric shock sheet arranged on the clamping body, and the two electrotherapy ear clips 521 can clamp the ear , and deliver an electric shock.

It is worth mentioning that the power cord 42 connected to the mobile power supply 41 is provided with a plug-in structure, which is used to respectively provide the insertion of the probe 31, patch 51, and electrotherapy ear clip 521, which can provide users with different functions. Opportunity to select the probe 31, the patch 51, and the electrotherapy ear clip 521 for use. Since the insertion structure of the electric wire is a known technology, it will not be described in detail here. Preferably, the mobile power supply 41 is provided with a touch The screen operation module is used to control the control chip 411 to set the power output of the patch 51 .

Referring back to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, in actual operation, an operation module (not shown in the drawings) can be set on the mobile power supply 41, and the control chip 411 is connected to the operation module on the mobile power supply 41, thereby enabling the control The chip 411 can directly set the stimulation current mode of the patch 51 or the electrotherapy ear clip 521. In actual implementation, the control chip 411 can use bluetooth and external electronic equipment (for example: the remote control device 32, smart phone device ) to transmit data, so that the user can set the stimulation current mode of the patch 51 or the electrotherapy ear clip 521 through the remote control device 32, but should not be limited thereto.

As can be seen from the above description, a new type of percutaneous nerve stimulation device does have the following effects:

1. It is convenient to adjust the intensity of current stimulation:

The dial-type adjustment switch 315, the key-type adjustment switch 316, the current display module 317, the mode switching switch 318, and the mode display module 319 are arranged on the body 311 of the probe 31, and the operator can directly The intensity of the stimulating current can be adjusted on the probe 31, and the intensity of the stimulating current can also be checked directly from the probe 31, which has the effect of conveniently adjusting the stimulating current.

2. People receiving electrotherapy can control the stimulation intensity by themselves:

The remote control device 32 of the probe 31 can be set by the person who is stimulated by the current. The operator only needs to touch the body 311 of the probe 31 to the skin on the acupuncture points or tendons, and the person who is stimulated by the current can follow the current According to the situation of feeling, adjust the intensity of current output or the mode of current output, and obtain the most suitable stimulation current.

3. It will not cause discomfort to the electrotherapy personnel: Since the dial-type adjustment switch 315, the key-type adjustment switch 316, the current display module 317, the mode switching switch 318, and the mode display module 319 are directly arranged on the body 311 of the probe 31, the current It is no longer necessary to remove the probe 31 from the skin of the person receiving electrotherapy, and the operator can generally adjust the intensity of the stimulation current, or ask the person stimulated by the current how the stimulation current feels, and will not adjust too strong stimulation The electric current will not make the person receiving the electrotherapy feel uncomfortable.

To sum up, the wireless transmission module 314 of the probe 31 can be connected with the remote control device 32 to transmit the control signal of the remote control device 32, and the operator can control the remote control device 32 The current adjustment module 312 is used to control the output current intensity of the body 311 of the probe 31. It can provide the operator or the electrotherapy personnel with the adjustment of the stimulating current from the mobile phone. Switch 315, key-type adjustment switch 316, current display module 317, mode switching switch 318, and the mode display module 319 can directly provide the operator to control the stimulation current, and it is no longer necessary to remove the probe 31 from the skin of the electrotherapy personnel. Moving it away from the side can avoid the uncomfortable situation caused by excessive stimulation current, so the purpose of the present invention can indeed be achieved.

But the above are only three preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of implementation of the present invention cannot be limited with this, that is, all simple equivalent changes and Modifications all still belong to the scope covered by the patent for this model.

2: Electronic neurostimulator

21: Current generator

22: Current lead-out wire

23: Current lead wire

24: First Probe

25:Second Probe

26: Function button

27: Control switch

31: Probe

310: contact probe

311: Ontology

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315: Turntable adjustment switch

316: Push-button adjustment switch

317: Current display module

318: Mode switching switch

319: Mode display module

32: Remote control device

321: Remote current setting module

322:Remote mode setting module

323:Stimulus data storage module 33: Probe 331: Ontology 332: connecting line 41: Power bank 411: control chip 42: Power cord 51: patch 521:Electrotherapy ear clip

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a device, illustrating Taiwan Patent M312331, a probe device of a transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulator; Fig. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram, which is one of the first preferred embodiments of the new transcutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating the three-dimensional state of the information connection between the percutaneous nerve stimulation device and a remote control device; Fig. 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram, which is a second preferred embodiment of the new transcutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating the three-dimensional state of the information connection between the percutaneous nerve stimulation device and a remote control device; Fig. 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram, which is one of the third preferred embodiments of the new transcutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating the state of the electrical connection between the transcutaneous nerve stimulation device and the mobile power supply; Fig. 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram, which is a fourth preferred embodiment of the novel transcutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating that the transcutaneous nerve stimulation device is provided with two connected probes; Fig. 6 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram, which is one of the fifth preferred embodiments of the new percutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating the overall appearance of the probe; Fig. 7 is a schematic perspective view illustrating that in the fifth preferred embodiment, a rotary adjustment switch is inserted in the body; Fig. 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram, which is one of the sixth preferred embodiments of the new percutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating that a mobile power supply is connected to two patches; and Fig. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a seventh preferred embodiment of the novel transcutaneous nerve stimulation device, illustrating a mobile power supply connected to two electrotherapy ear clips.

31: Probe

311: Ontology

312: Current adjustment module

313: Current supply module

314: Wireless transmission module

32: Remote control device

321: Remote current setting module

322:Remote mode setting module

323:Stimulus data storage module

Claims (10)

A transcutaneous nerve stimulation device capable of information connection with a remote control device, comprising: A probe, including a body, a current adjustment module electrically connected to the body, a current supply module electrically connected to the current adjustment module, and a wireless transmission module electrically connected to the current adjustment module , the wireless transmission module is informationally connected with the remote control device, and the remote control device transmits current setting data to the current adjustment module, so that the current adjustment module is controlled by the remote control device and adjusts the main body output current intensity. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device as described in Claim 1 further includes a remote current setting module disposed on the remote control device, and the remote current setting module is used for setting current setting data. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device as described in Claim 1 further includes a stimulation data storage module disposed on the remote control device, and the stimulation data storage module is used to record the operation data of the current adjustment module. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the current adjustment module and the current supply module are arranged in the body of the probe. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the probe further includes a rotary adjustment switch arranged on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the probe further includes a push-button adjustment switch disposed on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module. The percutaneous nerve stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the probe further includes a current display module arranged on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module, the current display module and the current adjustment module Electrical connection, used to display the output current intensity of the body. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the current adjustment module has different current output modes, and the probe further includes a mode switching switch arranged on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module . The percutaneous nerve stimulation device according to claim 8, wherein the probe further includes a mode display module arranged on the body and electrically connected to the current adjustment module, the mode display module and the current adjustment module Electrically connected to display the current output mode of the current adjustment module. The transcutaneous nerve stimulation device as described in Claim 8 further includes a remote mode setting module disposed on the remote control device, and the remote mode setting module is used to set the current output mode of the current adjustment module.

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