WO2019132227A1 - Extracorporeal therapy device including shock wave transfer unit having dual structure - Google Patents

Extracorporeal therapy device including shock wave transfer unit having dual structure Download PDF

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WO2019132227A1
WO2019132227A1 PCT/KR2018/013422 KR2018013422W WO2019132227A1 WO 2019132227 A1 WO2019132227 A1 WO 2019132227A1 KR 2018013422 W KR2018013422 W KR 2018013422W WO 2019132227 A1 WO2019132227 A1 WO 2019132227A1
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  • the present invention relates to an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus using a shock wave, and more specifically, to an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus having a shock wave transmission unit of a dual structure.
  • Shockwaves can be created in a very short time by a variety of methods, creating strong pressure waves that can be used to stimulate damaged tissues to produce therapeutic effects.
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is largely divided into focus type and radial type according to the principle of occurrence.
  • the concentrated type collects the shock wave at a spot through the dust collecting plate
  • the radial type is a pneumatic type in which shock waves are generated by compressing the air using a pendulum or the like.
  • the concentrated type generates a strong shock wave by collecting a shock wave to a point and applies a stimulus, and the radial type spreads radially from the shock wave generation site. Therefore, the strength of the shock wave gradually decreases as the distance increases.
  • the concentrated type is classified into electrohydraulic, electromagnetic, and piezoelectric according to the method of generating the shock wave.
  • the electro magnetic type can generate the most stable and constant shock wave, It is widely used and has been known to have good clinical effect.
  • Electro-hydraulic is a method of collecting the waves generated by the electric spark, reflected at the collecting plate and collected at one point, and the electromagnetic wave is collected by collecting the shock waves generated by the magnetic field at one point.
  • the piezoelectric equation is a method of collecting shock waves generated from a small-sized input device and collecting them at a single point.
  • the focal length is fixed for each device in the concentrated type, it is inconvenient to adjust the thickness of the pad according to the depth of the lesion.
  • the patient may feel pain and discomfort due to sharp and strong stimulation.
  • the radial type compresses air by pendulum to make shock waves, the strength of the shock wave is lower than that of the concentrated type, so the shock wave can not be transmitted to the deep lesion.
  • the intensive therapeutic effect appears mainly at the cellular level and the radial type at the tissue level.
  • a concentrated type shock wave therapy device is used to replace various shape pads to control the depth of stimulation. These pads are mainly made in the form of a gel, and the shock wave is severely attenuated. Therefore, a means for effectively transmitting a shock wave is required.
  • a shock wave generator comprising: a shock wave generator for generating and focusing an impact wave in a focus area; And a shock wave transmitting part detachably disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating part, the shock wave transmitting part transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting part comprises: a core part formed of a medium that is easy to transmit the shock wave; An outer surface portion for holding the core portion in a predetermined shape and accommodating the core portion therein; And an extracorporeal therapeutic device.
  • the present disclosure can provide an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus having a dual structure shock wave delivery portion.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an extracorporeal treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an extracorporeal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an extracorporeal treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view of Figure 3, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a shock wave transferring part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • an embodiment As used herein, the terms “an embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “ an embodiment, “” an embodiment “, etc. are intended to indicate that any aspect or design described is better or worse than other aspects or designs. .
  • " extracorporeal device " as used herein may be referred to as including a pendulum 1000, a connection 1100, and an external device 1200, but may also be used with reference to the pendulum 1000 as a matter of convenience .
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an extracorporeal treatment device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the extracorporeal treatment apparatus 2000 includes a shock unit 1000 and an external unit 1200 and a connection unit 1100 for supplying signals, power, refrigerant, and the like between the impact unit 1000 and the external unit 1200.
  • this configuration may be partially changed depending on the method of use and manufacturing method, and some components may be replaced or omitted with other components.
  • the external device 1200 may be included in the impactor 1000, in which case the connection may be omitted.
  • the present invention relates to an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus that is used effectively for treatment of a diseased part by delivering shock energy to a diseased part, and more particularly to a focused shockwave therapy (FSWT) having a dual structure shockwave transfer unit.
  • FSWT focused shockwave therapy
  • shock wave treatment method was used for lithotripsy because the effect of shock wave was considered to be caused by simple mechanical stimulation.
  • extracorporeal shock wave treatment method has been reported to increase the expression of cytokine at the cell level, stem cell injection effect and antibacterial effect, and its use is expanding to various fields.
  • the extracorporeal shock wave treatment method repeatedly transmits the shock wave to the body by contacting the extracorporeal treatment device to the part of the operation feeling pain such as degenerative lesion of the musculoskeletal system, rupture of the ligament, lime formation around the joint, It is a therapy that promotes the healing of lesion tissue by inducing damage and inducing the generation of new blood vessels and increasing blood flow supply.
  • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is largely divided into centralized (FSWT) and radial (RSWT) depending on the generation principle.
  • the concentrated type collects the shock waves at one point through the dust collecting plate.
  • the radial type is a pneumatic type in which shock waves are generated by compressing air using a pendulum or the like.
  • the concentrated type generates a strong shock wave by collecting shock waves to a point and applying a stimulus. Since the radial shape is a shape in which the shock wave radially spreads from the generation site, the strength of the shock wave is gradually weakened as the distance becomes larger.
  • the concentrated type is used to replace the pad of various shapes to adjust the depth of stimulation.
  • These pads are mainly made in the form of a gel, and the shock wave is severely attenuated.
  • the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 of the present invention may include a shock wave transmitting part, wherein the shock wave transmitting part includes a core part formed of a medium which is easy to transmit a shock wave and a core part which holds the core part in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
  • the present invention can provide a shock wave therapy apparatus capable of minimizing the amount of shock waves attenuated by using the double-structure shock wave transmission unit.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining an extracorporeal treatment apparatus 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the extracorporeal treatment apparatus 2000 includes a shock unit 1000 and an external unit 1200 and a connection unit 1100 for supplying signals, power, refrigerant, and the like between the impact unit 1000 and the external unit 1200.
  • this configuration may be partially changed depending on the method of use and manufacturing method, and some components may be replaced or omitted with other components.
  • the external device 1200 may be included in the impactor 1000, in which case the connection may be omitted.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a housing 210, a shock wave generator 220, and a shock wave transmitter 240.
  • the components of the impactor 1000 shown in FIG. 2 are exemplary and only some of the components may constitute the impactor 1000 or additional components (s) other than the components may be included in the impactor 1000 .
  • the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave generator 220 that generates and focuses the shock wave in the focus area.
  • the shock wave generator 220 can generate shock waves in various ways.
  • the shock wave generating part can generate a shock wave by an electrohydraulic, electromagnetic, or piezoelectric method.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 may focus the generated shock wave in the focus area.
  • the shock wave generator 220 may focus the shock wave generated by using the shock wave transducer having a predetermined shape (e.g., a lens shape) to a focus area.
  • the focus area may refer to a region where the generated shock waves are concentrated.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave transmitter 230 detachably disposed on the entire surface of the shock wave generator 220 and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion to which the shock wave is irradiated. More specifically, the shock wave transmitting unit 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating unit (that is, the portion where the shock wave is irradiated from among the shock wave generating units), and receive the generated shock wave. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed at various positions to receive the generated shock wave.
  • the shock wave transmitting part 230 may have a fixed focus area according to its shape. Therefore, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can replace the shock wave transmitting part 230 so that the shock wave can be irradiated to various focus areas. To this end, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be detachably disposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be fixed at various positions.
  • the shock wave transmitting part 230 can transmit the generated shock wave to the focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and may be formed in a shape that can transmit a shock wave to a focus region.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed in a double structure.
  • the inside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and the outside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be configured to receive a medium therein and to have a predetermined shape (e.g., A hemispherical shape, or the like). An exemplary embodiment of this is described below.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 includes a core portion 232 formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and a core portion 232 that maintains the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
  • the core portion 232 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves.
  • the medium forming the core portion 232 may be a liquid.
  • the medium may comprise at least one of distilled water and oil. At least one of the distilled water and the oil is contained in the core as the core portion, so that the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the media may include, but are not limited to, gall shapes and solids.
  • the oil forming the core portion 232 may comprise castor oil.
  • Castor oil may be oil squeezed from castor seeds. Castor oil can be used as a lubricant on the body to reduce the damping of shock waves. By using castor oil as a medium, the core portion 232 can reduce the attenuation of the shock wave and reduce the deflection of the shock wave as it passes through various different materials.
  • the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of silicon or urethane. More specifically, the outer surface portion can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape.
  • the predetermined shape may be a shape capable of focusing the shock wave in the focus area.
  • the predetermined shape may be truncated conical (or cylindrical, arcuate, etc.).
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material such as silicone or urethane.
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane, the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 can be closely contacted with each other, so that attenuation occurring in the transmission process can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of various elastic materials.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a truncated conical shape.
  • the outer surface portion 231 can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape in order to connect the shock wave to the focus region.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be a portion in contact with the body for use of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and thus the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can connect the shock wave to the focus region .
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a truncated cone.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed in a tapered shape, so that the shock wave transmitted through the rear surface of the outer surface portion can be focused on the focus region.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a circular shape, and a hemispherical shape.
  • At least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
  • the upper portion of the front surface in contact with the body i.e., a small circle in the form of a truncated cone
  • metallic materials can deliver shock waves better than silicon or urethanes that make up other parts of the outer surface. Therefore, the shock wave transmitted through the core part 232 can be efficiently irradiated to the body through a part of the outer surface part 231 formed of a metal material.
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a metal material having less attenuation, as compared with the case where the entire outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and various portions of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
  • the entire outer surface portion may be formed of a metal material, or only the front surface or the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed of a metal material.
  • the metal material may include at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy.
  • the metal material forming at least a part of the outer surface portion 231 is preferably a medical metal material harmless to the human body.
  • the metallic material may be gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and combinations thereof.
  • such a metal material can exhibit an advantageous effect on the body depending on its properties. For example, when the metal material contains silver, effects such as sterilization effect, cell regeneration and detoxification may occur.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal material may include various materials.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can easily receive shock waves from the shock wave generating portion.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave focus plate that focuses the shock wave generated by the pulse pressure wave in the focus area.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the focusing plate so as to minimize the distance between the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the focusing surface and the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electromagnetic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the vibration of the electromagnetic field in the focus area.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate so as to minimize the space between the shock wave generating portion 220 and the portion where the shock wave transmitting portion 230 is in contact.
  • the reflection plate has a concave shape
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with the reflection plate. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electrohydraulic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the spark generation in the focus area, A membrane that can be delivered externally. More specifically, the pressure wave generated by the spark discharge in the water can be reflected from the reflector or concentrated in the direct focus region to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be transmitted to the outside through the membrane through the water in the shock wave generating part 220.
  • the back surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the membrane.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the membrane so as to minimize the separation of the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding circular shape.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, so that the back surface of the outer surface portion 231 and the membrane can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a housing.
  • the housing 210 may include, but is not limited to, a shock wave transmitting portion receiving space 211, a lid portion 212, and a body portion 213.
  • the body portion 213 may be formed to have an internal space to accommodate components included in the impactor 1000.
  • the body portion 213 may include a handle (not shown) for facilitating easy use of the user.
  • the body portion 213 can form a space (for example, a space through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted) through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted, and the formed space transfers refrigerant or electric power to the shock wave generating portion 220 Can be used.
  • the body portion 213 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) Also, the body portion 213 may be coated with an insulating material.
  • the lid part 212 may be centered to project the shock wave transmitting part 230 to the outside of the impactor 1000.
  • the lid portion 212 may be engaged with the body portion 213 to form the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211.
  • the lid portion 212 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
  • the housing 210 may be configured in a form in which the components included therein are integrated. Also, the housing 210 can be easily separated for ease of replacement or repair of the components housed therein. For example, the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the extracorporeal device 2000 may have a fastening (not shown) to facilitate the engagement and / or disengagement of the housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the fastening part may be at least one of a one-touch fastening method, a one-push fastening method, a fitting fastening method, a rotary fastening method, a snap fastening method, a slide fastening method and a screw fastening method.
  • the housing 210 may be opened and closed in a pivotal manner about one side. This allows components of the impactor 1000 to be easily replaced and / or repaired.
  • the lid portion 212 can be fitted or detached to the body portion 213 by turning.
  • the housing 210 may have an elastic member attached to one side thereof.
  • Such elastic members may include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber and / or silicone.
  • the grip portion included in the body portion 213 may further include a silicon member or the like. The grip portion can improve the grip feeling when using the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and prevent slippage in the user's hand.
  • the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of the same material as the inner surface of the housing 210 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Or the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a member different from the inner surface of the housing 210.
  • the material constituting the inner surface of the housing 210 may be an elastic member, such as a synthetic resin having elasticity such as polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber, silicone, or the like.
  • the material constituting the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a hardening member such as a plastic material or a plastic member.
  • the above description is only an example according to one embodiment of the present invention, and the outer surface and / or inner surface of the housing 210 may be composed of various materials.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 can be a piezoelectric, electro-hydraulic, or electromagnetic type as an energy output method.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave focus plate that focuses the shock wave in the focus area, a plurality of piezoelectric elements attached to the focus plate and generating shock waves using pulse pressure waves .
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a hemispherical focusing plate and a plurality of piezoelectric elements. A plurality of piezoelectric elements can be attached to the curved surface of the focusing plate.
  • the shock wave generating part 220 instantaneously supplies power to a plurality of piezoelectric elements through the power supply part 1220, each of the piezoelectric elements can generate a short pulse pressure wave. The generated pressure wave is focused on the focus area through the focusing plate and can be used for treatment or surgery.
  • the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave shaped reflector that reflects shock waves and focuses on the focus area, an impact wave generator that generates shock waves using the vibration generated by the electromagnetic field, . ≪ / RTI >
  • the shock wave source may include a circular support having an electric coil, which may be formed of a circular strong ceramic, an insulating foil, and a metal membrane.
  • the electric coil may be connected to the power supply unit 1220 to receive power.
  • an electric current of about 10 to 20 kA is applied by the power supply unit 1220, an electromagnetic force, that is, a repulsive force, can be generated between the electric coil and the metal membrane by Lentz's law.
  • the generated repulsive force can vibrate the metal membrane.
  • the vibration of the metal membrane generates shock waves according to the shape of the metal membrane in the surrounding fluid.
  • the generated shock wave can be focused on the focus area by a concave reflector and used for treatment and treatment.
  • the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave reflection plate that reflects shock waves and is concentrated in a focus area, and an impact wave source that is formed at the center of the interior of the shock wave generator, can do.
  • the shock wave generator 220 may include a hemispherical reflector, and an electrode for generating a wavelength may be provided on the reflector. This electrode may be connected to the power supply 1220 to receive power. According to this structure, both ends of the electrodes disposed in the water can cause a spark discharge when a voltage is applied. When a spark discharge occurs, a pressure wave in the water is generated by a spark discharge, and a spherical wave source is formed. The spherical wave can be reflected from the reflector as it spreads out, or it can be focused on the direct focus area to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be used for treatment or surgery by irradiating the focus area with the treatment device directed to the affected part desired by the patient.
  • the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave reflection plate that reflects shock waves and is concentrated in a focus area, and an impact wave source that is formed at the center of the interior of the shock wave generator, can do.
  • the shock wave generator 220 may include a hemispherical reflector, and an electrode for generating a wavelength may be provided on the reflector. This electrode may be connected to the power supply 1220 to receive power. According to this structure, both ends of the electrodes disposed in the water can cause a spark discharge when a voltage is applied. When a spark discharge occurs, a pressure wave in the water is generated by a spark discharge, and a spherical wave source is formed. The spherical wave can be reflected from the reflector as it spreads out, or it can be focused on the direct focus area to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be used for treatment or surgery by irradiating the focus area with the treatment device directed to the affected part desired by the patient.
  • the in vitro treatment device 2000 includes a control unit 1210 for controlling the operation of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000, a power supply unit 1220 for supplying power to the shock wave generating unit, And may include a cooling unit 1230.
  • the controller 1210 may be included in the external device 1200. It is possible to adjust the intensity of the shock wave or the like by receiving a user's input, or to collect various information and provide it to the display unit. In addition, when the extracorporeal therapeutic device is overheated due to an error, the controller 1210 can perform an operation such as shutting off the power supply.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the power supply unit 1220 may be included in the external device 1200 and may be connected to the impactor 1000 through the connection unit 1100.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the power supply unit 1220 may be included in the impactor 1000.
  • the connection unit 1100 may be omitted.
  • the power supply unit 1220 may be configured to adjust the power supplied from a general commercial power supply unit (not shown) to suit the shock wave generation and supply the power to the shock wave generating unit 220. In addition, the power supply unit 1220 can supply power required for various operations of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000.
  • the cooling portion 1230 may be included in the external device 1200 and may be connected to the impactor 1000 through the connection portion 1100.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the cooling unit 1230 may be included in the impactor 1000, and in this case, the connection unit 1100 may be omitted.
  • the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 may include a configuration for efficiently solving the generation of heat due to continuous power supply and vibration. More specifically, the cooling unit 1230 can supply the coolant to the impactor 1000 through the connection unit 1100. [ The refrigerant supplied to the impactor 1000 may be supplied to the shock wave generating part 220 through the space inside the body part 213.
  • the refrigerant may include components such as the medium of the core portion 232. Specifically, the refrigerant may include at least one of distilled water and oil. In this case, the refrigerant may be injected into the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211. The injected refrigerant can absorb heat generated in the shock wave generating part and the shock wave transmitting part. In addition, the injected refrigerant can flow between the shock wave generating part 220 and the shock wave transmitting part 230, so that the space between the two components can be reduced. Thus, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. The injected refrigerant circulates around the shock wave generating part 220 and may be discharged to the cooling part 1230 again. The discharged refrigerant may be discharged to the outside through the cooling part 1230 and then injected into the shock wave transmitting part receiving space 211 again.
  • the cooling unit 1230 may include a plurality of refrigerant tubes through which the refrigerant can pass around the shock wave generating unit 220.
  • the refrigerant is not injected into the medium filling space 211 but may be injected into a plurality of refrigerant tubes (not shown) disposed around the shock wave generating section 220 to absorb heat.
  • the injected refrigerant may be passed through the plurality of refrigerant tubes and may be recovered to the cooling section 1230 again.
  • the recovered refrigerant discharges the heat absorbed by the cooling part 1230 to the outside, and can be injected again to pass through the refrigerant pipe.
  • the refrigerant tube can be formed in various thicknesses and shapes. The area where the refrigerant tube connects to or passes through each element can be sealed to prevent leakage.
  • the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 may be an integrated type (not shown) in which the impactor 1000, the controller 1220, and the external device 1200 are integrated.
  • the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 may have a separate type in which the impactor 1000 and the external device 1200 are separated from each other and connected to each other through the connection part 1100.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto and the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can be manufactured in various forms.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an extracorporeal treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave generator 220 that generates and focuses the shock wave in the focus area.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 can generate shock waves in various manners as described above.
  • 3 shows an extracorporeal treatment device 2000 that generates a shock wave using a piezoelectric element.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the extracorporeal device 2000 of the present invention can generate shock waves using various methods.
  • the shock wave generating part 220 includes a concave shape focusing plate that concentrates the shock wave in the focus area, and a plurality of piezoelectric devices attached to the focusing plate and generating shock waves using pulse pressure waves .
  • the shock wave generating part 220 may include a hemispherical focusing plate and a plurality of piezoelectric elements. A plurality of piezoelectric elements can be attached to the curved surface of the focusing plate.
  • each of the piezoelectric elements can generate a short pulse pressure wave.
  • the generated pressure wave is focused on the focus area through the focusing plate and can be used for treatment or surgery.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and various elements may be included when the shock wave generator is piezoelectric.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 may focus the generated shock wave in the focus area.
  • the shock wave generator 220 may focus the shock wave generated by using the shock wave transducer having a predetermined shape (e.g., a lens shape) to a focus area.
  • the focus area may refer to a region where the generated shock waves are concentrated.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave transmitter 230 detachably disposed on the entire surface of the shock wave generator 220 and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion to which the shock wave is irradiated.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion (i.e., the portion where the shock wave is irradiated from among the shock wave generating portions), and receive the generated shock wave.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed at various positions to receive the generated shock wave.
  • the shock wave transmitting part 230 may have a fixed focus area according to its shape. Therefore, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can replace the shock wave transmitting part 230 so that the shock wave can be irradiated to various focus areas. To this end, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be detachably disposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be fixed at various positions.
  • the shock wave transmitting part 230 can transmit the generated shock wave to the focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and may be formed in a shape that can transmit a shock wave to a focus region.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed in a double structure.
  • the inside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be composed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and the outside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be made of a material capable of receiving a medium therein and maintaining a constant shape .
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 includes a core portion 232 formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and a core portion 232 that maintains the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
  • the core portion 232 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves.
  • the medium forming the core portion 232 may be a liquid.
  • the medium may comprise at least one of distilled water and oil. At least one of the distilled water and the oil is contained in the core as the core portion, so that the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the media may include, but are not limited to, gall shapes and solids.
  • the oil forming the core portion 232 may comprise castor oil.
  • Castor oil may be oil squeezed from castor seeds. Castor oil can be used as a lubricant on the body to reduce the damping of shock waves. By using castor oil as a medium, the core portion 232 can reduce the attenuation of the shock wave and reduce the deflection of the shock wave as it passes through various different materials.
  • the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of silicon or urethane. More specifically, the outer surface portion can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape.
  • the predetermined shape may be a shape capable of focusing the shock wave in the focus area.
  • the predetermined shape may be truncated conical (or cylindrical, arcuate, etc.).
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material such as silicone or urethane.
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane, the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 can be closely contacted with each other, so that attenuation occurring in the transmission process can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of various elastic materials.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a truncated conical shape.
  • the outer surface portion 231 can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape in order to connect the shock wave to the focus region.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be a portion in contact with the body for use of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and thus the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can connect the shock wave to the focus region .
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a truncated cone.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed in a tapered shape, so that the shock wave transmitted through the rear surface of the outer surface portion can be focused on the focus region.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a circular shape, and a hemispherical shape.
  • At least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
  • the upper portion of the front surface in contact with the body i.e., a small circle in the form of a truncated cone
  • metallic materials can deliver shock waves better than silicon or urethanes that make up other parts of the outer surface. Therefore, the shock wave transmitted through the core part 232 can be efficiently irradiated to the body through a part of the outer surface part 231 formed of a metal material.
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a metal material having less attenuation, as compared with the case where the entire outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and various portions of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
  • the metal material may include at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy.
  • the metal material forming at least a part of the outer surface portion 231 is preferably a medical metal material harmless to the human body.
  • the metallic material may be gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and combinations thereof.
  • such a metal material can exhibit an advantageous effect on the body depending on its properties. For example, when the metal material contains silver, effects such as sterilization effect, cell regeneration and detoxification may occur.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal material may include various materials.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can easily receive shock waves from the shock wave generating portion.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 when the shock wave generating unit 220 is a piezoelectric type, the shock wave generating unit 220 includes a concave shaped focus plate that focuses the shock wave generated by the pulse pressure wave .
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the focusing plate so as to minimize the distance between the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the focusing surface and the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a housing.
  • the housing 210 may include, but is not limited to, a shock wave transmitting portion receiving space 211, a lid portion 212, and a body portion 213.
  • the body portion 213 may be formed to have an internal space to accommodate components included in the impactor 1000.
  • the body portion 213 may include a handle (not shown) for facilitating easy use of the user.
  • the body portion 213 can form a space (for example, a space through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted) through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted, and the formed space transfers refrigerant or electric power to the shock wave generating portion 220 Can be used.
  • the body portion 213 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) Also, the body portion 213 may be coated with an insulating material.
  • the lid part 212 may be centered to project the shock wave transmitting part 230 to the outside of the impactor 1000.
  • the lid portion 212 may be engaged with the body portion 213 to form the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211.
  • the lid portion 212 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
  • the housing 210 may be configured in a form in which the components included therein are integrated. Also, the housing 210 can be easily separated for ease of replacement or repair of the components housed therein. For example, the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the extracorporeal device 2000 may have a fastening (not shown) to facilitate the engagement and / or disengagement of the housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the fastening part may be at least one of a one-touch fastening method, a one-push fastening method, a fitting fastening method, a rotary fastening method, a snap fastening method, a slide fastening method and a screw fastening method.
  • the housing 210 may be opened and closed in a pivotal manner about one side. This allows components of the impactor 1000 to be easily replaced and / or repaired.
  • the lid portion 212 can be fitted or detached to the body portion 213 by turning.
  • the housing 210 may have an elastic member attached to one side thereof.
  • Such elastic members may include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber and / or silicone.
  • the grip portion included in the body portion 213 may further include a silicon member or the like. The grip portion can improve the grip feeling when using the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and prevent slippage in the user's hand.
  • the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of the same material as the inner surface of the housing 210 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Or the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a member different from the inner surface of the housing 210.
  • the material constituting the inner surface of the housing 210 may be an elastic member, such as a synthetic resin having elasticity such as polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber, silicone, or the like.
  • the material constituting the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a hardening member such as a plastic material or a plastic member.
  • the above description is only an example according to one embodiment of the present invention, and the outer surface and / or inner surface of the housing 210 may be composed of various materials.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view of Figure 3, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a housing.
  • the housing 210 may include, but is not limited to, a shock wave transmitting portion receiving space 211, a lid portion 212, and a body portion 213.
  • the body portion 213 may be formed to have an internal space to accommodate components included in the impactor 1000.
  • the body portion 213 may include a handle (not shown) for facilitating easy use of the user.
  • the body portion 213 can form a space (for example, a space through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted) through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted, and the formed space transfers refrigerant or electric power to the shock wave generating portion 220 Can be used.
  • the body portion 213 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) Also, the body portion 213 may be coated with an insulating material.
  • the lid part 212 may be centered to project the shock wave transmitting part 230 to the outside of the impactor 1000.
  • the lid portion 212 may be engaged with the body portion 213 to form the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211.
  • the lid portion 212 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
  • the housing 210 may be configured in a form in which the components included therein are integrated. Also, the housing 210 can be easily separated for ease of replacement or repair of the components housed therein. For example, the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the extracorporeal device 2000 may have a fastening (not shown) to facilitate the engagement and / or disengagement of the housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
  • the fastening part may be at least one of a one-touch fastening method, a one-push fastening method, a fitting fastening method, a rotary fastening method, a snap fastening method, a slide fastening method and a screw fastening method.
  • the housing 210 may be opened and closed in a pivotal manner about one side. This allows components of the impactor 1000 to be easily replaced and / or repaired.
  • the lid portion 212 can be fitted or detached to the body portion 213 by turning.
  • the housing 210 may have an elastic member attached to one side thereof.
  • Such elastic members may include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber and / or silicone.
  • the grip portion included in the body portion 213 may further include a silicon member or the like. The grip portion can improve the grip feeling when using the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and prevent slippage in the user's hand.
  • the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of the same material as the inner surface of the housing 210 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Or the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a member different from the inner surface of the housing 210.
  • the material constituting the inner surface of the housing 210 may be an elastic member, such as a synthetic resin having elasticity such as polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber, silicone, or the like.
  • the material constituting the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a hardening member such as a plastic material or a plastic member.
  • the above description is only an example according to one embodiment of the present invention, and the outer surface and / or inner surface of the housing 210 may be composed of various materials.
  • FIG 5 is a view for explaining a shock wave transmitting part 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave transmitter 230 detachably disposed on the entire surface of the shock wave generator 220 and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion to which the shock wave is irradiated.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion (i.e., the portion where the shock wave is irradiated from among the shock wave generating portions), and receive the generated shock wave.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed at various positions to receive the generated shock wave.
  • the shock wave transmitting part 230 may have a fixed focus area according to its shape. Therefore, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can replace the shock wave transmitting part 230 so that the shock wave can be irradiated to various focus areas. To this end, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be detachably disposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be fixed at various positions.
  • the shock wave transmitting part 230 can transmit the generated shock wave to the focus area.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and may be formed in a shape that can transmit a shock wave to a focus region.
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed in a double structure.
  • the inside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be composed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and the outside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be made of a material capable of receiving a medium therein and maintaining a constant shape .
  • the shock wave transmitting portion 230 includes a core portion 232 formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and a core portion 232 that maintains the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
  • the core portion 232 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves.
  • the medium forming the core portion 232 may be a liquid.
  • the medium may comprise at least one of distilled water and oil. At least one of the distilled water and the oil is contained in the core as the core portion, so that the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the media may include, but are not limited to, gall shapes and solids.
  • the oil forming the core portion 232 may comprise castor oil.
  • Castor oil may be oil squeezed from castor seeds. Castor oil can be used as a lubricant on the body to reduce the damping of shock waves. By using castor oil as a medium, the core portion 232 can reduce the attenuation of the shock wave and reduce the deflection of the shock wave as it passes through various different materials.
  • the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of silicon or urethane. More specifically, the outer surface portion can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape.
  • the predetermined shape may be a shape capable of focusing the shock wave in the focus area.
  • the predetermined shape may be truncated conical (or cylindrical, arcuate, etc.).
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material such as silicone or urethane.
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane, the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 can be closely contacted with each other, so that attenuation occurring in the transmission process can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of various elastic materials.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a truncated conical shape.
  • the outer surface portion 231 can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape in order to connect the shock wave to the focus region.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be a portion in contact with the body for use of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and thus the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can connect the shock wave to the focus region .
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a truncated cone.
  • the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed in a tapered shape, so that the shock wave transmitted through the rear surface of the outer surface portion can be focused on the focus region.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a circular shape, and a hemispherical shape.
  • At least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
  • the upper portion of the front surface in contact with the body i.e., a small circle in the form of a truncated cone
  • metallic materials can deliver shock waves better than silicon or urethanes that make up other parts of the outer surface. Therefore, the shock wave transmitted through the core part 232 can be efficiently irradiated to the body through a part of the outer surface part 231 formed of a metal material.
  • the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a metal material having less attenuation, as compared with the case where the entire outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and various portions of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
  • the metal material may include at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy.
  • the metal material forming at least a part of the outer surface portion 231 is preferably a medical metal material harmless to the human body.
  • the metallic material may be gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and combinations thereof.
  • such a metal material can exhibit an advantageous effect on the body depending on its properties. For example, when the metal material contains silver, effects such as sterilization effect, cell regeneration and detoxification may occur.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal material may include various materials.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can easily receive shock waves from the shock wave generating portion.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave focus plate that focuses the shock wave generated by the pulse pressure wave in the focus area.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the focusing plate so as to minimize the distance between the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape as shown in Fig. 5A.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the focusing surface and the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electromagnetic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the vibration of the electromagnetic field in the focus area.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate so as to minimize the space between the shock wave generating portion 220 and the portion where the shock wave transmitting portion 230 is in contact.
  • the reflection plate has a concave shape
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with the reflection plate. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electromagnetic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the vibration of the electromagnetic field in the focus area.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate so as to minimize the space between the shock wave generating portion 220 and the portion where the shock wave transmitting portion 230 is in contact.
  • the reflection plate has a concave shape
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with the reflection plate. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the shock wave generating unit 220 when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electrohydraulic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the spark generation in the focus area, A membrane that can be delivered externally. More specifically, the pressure wave generated by the spark discharge in the water can be reflected from the reflector or concentrated in the direct focus region to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be transmitted to the outside through the membrane through the water in the shock wave generating part 220.
  • the back surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the membrane.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the membrane so as to minimize the separation of the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding circular shape as shown in FIG. 5B.
  • the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, so that the back surface of the outer surface portion 231 and the membrane can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
  • the present disclosure can provide an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus using a shock wave, more specifically, an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus having a shock wave delivery unit of a dual structure.

Abstract

According to one exemplary embodiment, provided is an extracorporeal therapy device comprising: a shock wave generation unit for generating a shock wave and focusing the same on a focal area; and a shock wave transfer unit separably arranged at a front surface of the shock wave generation unit and transmitting the generated shock wave to the focal area, wherein the shock wave transfer unit includes a core part made of a medium for facilitating the transfer of the shock wave; and an external surface part for maintaining the core part in a predetermined shape and accommodating the core part therein.

Description

이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 구비한 체외 치료기An extracorporeal treatment device having a double-structure shock wave delivery part
본 개시는 충격파를 이용한 체외 치료기에 관한 것으로, 보다 구체적으로 이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 구비한 체외 치료기에 관한 것이다.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus using a shock wave, and more specifically, to an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus having a shock wave transmission unit of a dual structure.
충격파(shockwave)는 다양한 방법으로 매우 짧은 시간 동안에 강한 압력을 가진 파형을 만들고, 이를 이용해 손상된 조직에 자극을 가해 치료 효과를 유발하게 된다.Shockwaves can be created in a very short time by a variety of methods, creating strong pressure waves that can be used to stimulate damaged tissues to produce therapeutic effects.
체외 충격파 치료(Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT)는 발생 원리에 따라 크게는 집중형(focus type)과 방사형(radial type)으로 나뉜다.Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is largely divided into focus type and radial type according to the principle of occurrence.
집중형은 집진판을 통해 충격파를 한 지점으로 모으는 방식이고, 방사형은 진자 등을 이용해 공기를 압축해 충격파를 발생하는 방식으로, 공압형(pneumatic type)이라고도 한다. 집중형은 한 지점으로 충격파를 모아서 자극을 가하기 때문에 강한 충격파를 생성할 수 있고, 방사형은 충격파 발생 부위로부터 방사형으로 퍼져 나가는 형태이므로 거리가 멀어짐에 따라 충격파의 강도가 점차 약해지는 특성이 있다.The concentrated type collects the shock wave at a spot through the dust collecting plate, and the radial type is a pneumatic type in which shock waves are generated by compressing the air using a pendulum or the like. The concentrated type generates a strong shock wave by collecting a shock wave to a point and applies a stimulus, and the radial type spreads radially from the shock wave generation site. Therefore, the strength of the shock wave gradually decreases as the distance increases.
집중형은 충격파를 발생시키는 방식에 따라 전기수력식(electrohydraulic), 전기자기식(electromagnetic), 압전식(piezoelectric)으로 구분되는데, 그 중 전기자기식이 가장 안정적으로 일정한 충격파를 발생시킬 수 있어 연구에 많이 사용되며, 임상 효과도 좋은 것으로 알려져 있다.The concentrated type is classified into electrohydraulic, electromagnetic, and piezoelectric according to the method of generating the shock wave. Among them, the electro magnetic type can generate the most stable and constant shock wave, It is widely used and has been known to have good clinical effect.
전기수력식은 전기 스파크를 일으켜 발생시킨 파를 집진판에서 반사시켜 한 지점에 모으는 방식이고, 전기자기식은 자기장에 의해 생성된 충격파를 한 지점으로 모아서 치료하는 방식이다. 압전식은 작은 크기의 입전소자에서 발생된 충격파를 한 지점에 모아서 치료하는 방식이다. Electro-hydraulic is a method of collecting the waves generated by the electric spark, reflected at the collecting plate and collected at one point, and the electromagnetic wave is collected by collecting the shock waves generated by the magnetic field at one point. The piezoelectric equation is a method of collecting shock waves generated from a small-sized input device and collecting them at a single point.
집중형은 기기마다 초점거리가 일정하게 고정돼 있기 때문에 병변의 깊이에 따라 패드의 두께를 조절하며 치료해야 하는 불편함이 있다. 또한 충격파의 특성상 날카롭고 강한 자극으로 인해 환자가 통증과 불편함을 느낄 수 있다.Since the focal length is fixed for each device in the concentrated type, it is inconvenient to adjust the thickness of the pad according to the depth of the lesion. In addition, due to the nature of the shock wave, the patient may feel pain and discomfort due to sharp and strong stimulation.
방사형은 진자 등으로 공기를 압축해 충격파를 만들기 때문에 집중형에 비해 충격파의 강도가 낮아 깊은 병변까지 충격파를 보낼 수 없어 치료 부위가 제한되는 단점이 있다. 집중형의 치료 효과는 주로 세포 수준에서 나타나고, 방사형은 조직 수준에서 나타난다.Since the radial type compresses air by pendulum to make shock waves, the strength of the shock wave is lower than that of the concentrated type, so the shock wave can not be transmitted to the deep lesion. The intensive therapeutic effect appears mainly at the cellular level and the radial type at the tissue level.
집중형 충격파 치료기는 자극의 깊이 조절을 위해서 여러 형상의 패드를 교체하여 사용한다. 이러한 패드는 주로 겔 형태로 제작되어 충격파의 감쇄가 심하다. 따라서 충격파를 효과적으로 전달하기 위한 수단이 요구된다.A concentrated type shock wave therapy device is used to replace various shape pads to control the depth of stimulation. These pads are mainly made in the form of a gel, and the shock wave is severely attenuated. Therefore, a means for effectively transmitting a shock wave is required.
본 개시 내용은, 이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 구비한 체외 치료기 관한 기술적 특징을 제시하고자 한다.Technical aspects of an extracorporeal treatment apparatus having a double-structure shock wave delivery unit are disclosed in the present disclosure.
본 개시 내용의 예시적인 일 실시예에 따라, 충격파를 생성하여 초점 영역에 집속시키는 충격파 발생부; 및 상기 충격파 발생부 전면에 분리 가능하게 배치되고, 상기 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달하는 충격파 전달부; 를 포함하고, 상기 충격파 전달부는: 상기 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부; 및 상기 코어부를 사전 결정된 형상으로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부; 를 포함하는, 체외 치료기를 제공할 수 있다.According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a shock wave generator comprising: a shock wave generator for generating and focusing an impact wave in a focus area; And a shock wave transmitting part detachably disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating part, the shock wave transmitting part transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area. Wherein the shock wave transmitting part comprises: a core part formed of a medium that is easy to transmit the shock wave; An outer surface portion for holding the core portion in a predetermined shape and accommodating the core portion therein; And an extracorporeal therapeutic device.
본 개시 내용은, 이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 구비한 체외 치료기를 제공할 수 있다.The present disclosure can provide an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus having a dual structure shock wave delivery portion.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 체외 치료기의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of an extracorporeal treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 체외 치료기를 설명하기 위한 블록도이다.2 is a block diagram illustrating an extracorporeal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 체외 치료기의 단면도이다.3 is a cross-sectional view of an extracorporeal treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 도 3의 분해도이다.Figure 4 is an exploded view of Figure 3, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 충격파 전달부를 설명하기 위한 도면이다.FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a shock wave transferring part according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
다양한 실시예들 및/또는 양상들이 이제 도면들을 참조하여 개시된다. 하기 설명에서는 설명을 목적으로, 하나 이상의 양상들의 전반적 이해를 돕기 위해 다수의 구체적인 세부사항들이 개시된다. 그러나, 이러한 양상(들)은 이러한 구체적인 세부사항들 없이도 실행될 수 있다는 점 또한 본 발명의 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 인식될 수 있을 것이다. 이후의 기재 및 첨부된 도면들은 하나 이상의 양상들의 특정한 예시적인 양상들을 상세하게 기술한다. 하지만, 이러한 양상들은 예시적인 것이고 다양한 양상들의 원리들에서의 다양한 방법들 중 일부가 이용될 수 있으며, 기술되는 설명들은 그러한 양상들 및 그들의 균등물들을 모두 포함하고자 하는 의도이다.Various embodiments and / or aspects are now described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that such aspect (s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more aspects. It is to be understood, however, that such aspects are illustrative and that some of the various ways of practicing various aspects of the principles of various aspects may be utilized, and that the description set forth is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.
또한, 다양한 양상들 및 특징들이 다수의 디바이스들, 컴포넌트들 및/또는 모듈들 등을 포함할 수 있는 시스템에 의하여 제시될 것이다. 다양한 시스템들이, 추가적인 장치들, 컴포넌트들 및/또는 모듈들 등을 포함할 수 있다는 점 그리고/또는 도면들과 관련하여 논의된 장치들, 컴포넌트들, 모듈들 등 전부를 포함하지 않을 수도 있다는 점 또한 이해되고 인식되어야 한다. In addition, various aspects and features will be presented by a system that may include multiple devices, components and / or modules, and so forth. It should be understood that the various systems may include additional devices, components and / or modules, etc., and / or may not include all of the devices, components, modules, etc. discussed in connection with the drawings Must be understood and understood.
본 명세서에서 사용되는 "실시예", "예", "양상", "예시" 등은 기술되는 임의의 양상 또는 설계가 다른 양상 또는 설계들보다 양호하다거나, 이점이 있는 것으로 해석되지 않을 수도 있다. As used herein, the terms "an embodiment," "an embodiment," " an embodiment, "" an embodiment ", etc. are intended to indicate that any aspect or design described is better or worse than other aspects or designs. .
더불어, 용어 "또는"은 배타적 "또는"이 아니라 내포적 "또는"을 의미하는 것으로 의도된다. 즉, 달리 특정되지 않거나 문맥상 명확하지 않은 경우에, "X는 A 또는 B를 이용한다"는 자연적인 내포적 치환 중 하나를 의미하는 것으로 의도된다. 즉, X가 A를 이용하거나; X가 B를 이용하거나; 또는 X가 A 및 B 모두를 이용하는 경우, "X는 A 또는 B를 이용한다"가 이들 경우들 어느 것으로도 적용될 수 있다. 또한, 본 명세서에 사용된 "및/또는"이라는 용어는 열거된 관련 아이템들 중 하나 이상의 아이템의 가능한 모든 조합을 지칭하고 포함하는 것으로 이해되어야 한다. In addition, the term "or" is intended to mean " exclusive or " That is, it is intended to mean one of the natural inclusive substitutions "X uses A or B ", unless otherwise specified or unclear in context. That is, X uses A; X uses B; Or when X uses both A and B, "X uses A or B" can be applied to either of these cases. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and includes all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.
본 발명의 실시를 위한 구체적인 내용을 설명하기에 앞서, 본 발명의 기술적 요지와 직접적 관련이 없는 구성에 대해서는 본 발명의 기술적 요지를 흩뜨리지 않는 범위 내에서 생략하였음에 유의하여야 할 것이다. 또한, 본 명세서 및 청구범위에 사용된 용어 또는 단어는 발명자가 자신의 발명을 최선의 방법으로 설명하기 위해 적절한 용어의 개념을 정의할 수 있다는 원칙에 입각하여 본 발명의 기술적 사상에 부합하는 의미와 개념으로 해석되어야 할 것이다.Before describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but may be modified and changed without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. It is also to be understood that the terminology or words used in the present specification and claims should be interpreted with reference to the meaning of the inventive concept of the present invention based on the principle that the inventor can define the concept of appropriate terms to describe his invention in the best way It should be interpreted as a concept.
본 명세서에 사용된 용어 “체외 치료기”는 충격기(1000), 연결부(1100), 외부기(1200)를 포함하여 지칭될 수 있으나, 편의에 따라 충격기(1000)만을 지칭하는 용어로도 사용될 수 있다.The term " extracorporeal device " as used herein may be referred to as including a pendulum 1000, a connection 1100, and an external device 1200, but may also be used with reference to the pendulum 1000 as a matter of convenience .
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 체외 치료기(2000)의 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view of an extracorporeal treatment device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격기(1000)와 외부기(1200), 그리고 충격기(1000)와 외부기(1200) 간에 신호 및 전력, 냉매 등이 공급되도록 하는 연결부(1100)를 포함할 수 있다. 다만 이러한 구성은 사용방법 및 제조방식 등에 따라 일부 변경될 수 있으며, 일부 구성요소는 다른 구성요소와 치환되거나 생략될 수도 있다. 예를 들어, 외부기(1200)는 충격기(1000)에 포함될 수도 있고, 이 경우에 연결부는 생략될 수도 있다.The extracorporeal treatment apparatus 2000 includes a shock unit 1000 and an external unit 1200 and a connection unit 1100 for supplying signals, power, refrigerant, and the like between the impact unit 1000 and the external unit 1200. [ ). However, this configuration may be partially changed depending on the method of use and manufacturing method, and some components may be replaced or omitted with other components. For example, the external device 1200 may be included in the impactor 1000, in which case the connection may be omitted.
본 발명은 환부에 충격파 에너지를 전달하여 환부 치료에 효과적으로 이용되는 체외 치료기에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 구비한 집중형 충격파 치료기(focused shockwave therapy, FSWT)에 관한 것이다.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus that is used effectively for treatment of a diseased part by delivering shock energy to a diseased part, and more particularly to a focused shockwave therapy (FSWT) having a dual structure shockwave transfer unit.
체외 충격파 치료 방법은 초기에는 충격파의 효과가 단순한 기계적 자극에 의한 것으로 생각되어 주로 쇄석술(lithotripsy)에 사용되었다. 그러나 여러 연구를 통해 체외 충격파 치료 방법은 세포 수준에서 cytokine의 발현 증가 및 줄기 세포 주입 효과와 항박테리아 효과가 보고되어, 다양한 영역으로 그 사용이 확장되고 있다.At first, the shock wave treatment method was used for lithotripsy because the effect of shock wave was considered to be caused by simple mechanical stimulation. However, several studies have shown that the extracorporeal shock wave treatment method has been reported to increase the expression of cytokine at the cell level, stem cell injection effect and antibacterial effect, and its use is expanding to various fields.
일반적으로 체외 충격파 치료법은, 근골격계의 퇴행성 병변, 인대의 파열, 관절 주위에 생긴 석회 생성 등과 같은 통증을 느끼는 시술 부위에 체외 치료기를 접촉시켜 반복적으로 충격파를 체내로 전달함에 따라, 병변 부위에 일시적인 미세 손상을 일으켜 신행 혈관의 생성을 유도하고 혈류공급을 증가시킴으로써 병변 조직의 치유를 촉진시키는 치료법이다.Generally, the extracorporeal shock wave treatment method repeatedly transmits the shock wave to the body by contacting the extracorporeal treatment device to the part of the operation feeling pain such as degenerative lesion of the musculoskeletal system, rupture of the ligament, lime formation around the joint, It is a therapy that promotes the healing of lesion tissue by inducing damage and inducing the generation of new blood vessels and increasing blood flow supply.
체외 충격파 치료(Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT)는 발생 원리에 따라 크게는 집중형(FSWT)과 방사형(RSWT)으로 나뉜다.Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is largely divided into centralized (FSWT) and radial (RSWT) depending on the generation principle.
집중형은 집진판을 통해 충격파를 한 지점으로 모으는 방식이다. 방사형은 진자 등을 이용해 공기를 압축해 충격파를 발생하는 방식으로, 공압형(pneumatic type)이라고도 한다. 집중형은 한 지점으로 충격파를 모아서 자극을 가하기 때문에 강한 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 방사형은 충격파가 발생 부위로부터 방사형으로 퍼져 나가는 형태이므로, 충격파의 강도가 거리가 멀어짐에 따라 점차 약해지는 특성이 있다.The concentrated type collects the shock waves at one point through the dust collecting plate. The radial type is a pneumatic type in which shock waves are generated by compressing air using a pendulum or the like. The concentrated type generates a strong shock wave by collecting shock waves to a point and applying a stimulus. Since the radial shape is a shape in which the shock wave radially spreads from the generation site, the strength of the shock wave is gradually weakened as the distance becomes larger.
집중형은 자극의 깊이 조절을 위해서 여러 형상의 패드를 교체하여 사용한다. 이러한 패드는 주로 겔 형태로 제작되어 충격파의 감쇄가 심하다.The concentrated type is used to replace the pad of various shapes to adjust the depth of stimulation. These pads are mainly made in the form of a gel, and the shock wave is severely attenuated.
본 발명의 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격파 전달부를 포함할 수 있고, 상기 충격파 전달부는 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부 및 상기 코어부를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부를 포함할 수 있다. 본 발명은 이와 같은 이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 이용하여 감쇄되는 충격파의 양을 최소화할 수 있는 충격파 치료기를 제공할 수 있다. The extracorporeal treatment device 2000 of the present invention may include a shock wave transmitting part, wherein the shock wave transmitting part includes a core part formed of a medium which is easy to transmit a shock wave and a core part which holds the core part in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig. The present invention can provide a shock wave therapy apparatus capable of minimizing the amount of shock waves attenuated by using the double-structure shock wave transmission unit.
도 2는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 체외 치료기(2000)를 설명하기 위한 블록도이다.2 is a block diagram for explaining an extracorporeal treatment apparatus 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격기(1000)와 외부기(1200), 그리고 충격기(1000)와 외부기(1200) 간에 신호 및 전력, 냉매 등이 공급되도록 하는 연결부(1100)를 포함할 수 있다. 다만 이러한 구성은 사용방법 및 제조방식 등에 따라 일부 변경될 수 있으며, 일부 구성요소는 다른 구성요소와 치환되거나 생략될 수도 있다. 예를 들어, 외부기(1200)는 충격기(1000)에 포함될 수도 있고, 이 경우에 연결부는 생략될 수도 있다.The extracorporeal treatment apparatus 2000 includes a shock unit 1000 and an external unit 1200 and a connection unit 1100 for supplying signals, power, refrigerant, and the like between the impact unit 1000 and the external unit 1200. [ ). However, this configuration may be partially changed depending on the method of use and manufacturing method, and some components may be replaced or omitted with other components. For example, the external device 1200 may be included in the impactor 1000, in which case the connection may be omitted.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 하우징(210), 충격파 발생부(220), 충격파 전달부(240)를 포함할 수 있다. 도 2에 도시된 충격기(1000)를 구성하는 컴포넌트들은 예시적인 것이며, 상기 컴포넌트들 중 일부만이 충격기(1000)를 구성할 수 있거나 또는 상기 컴포넌트들 이외에 추가적인 컴포넌트(들)가 상기 충격기(1000)에 포함될 수도 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a housing 210, a shock wave generator 220, and a shock wave transmitter 240. The components of the impactor 1000 shown in FIG. 2 are exemplary and only some of the components may constitute the impactor 1000 or additional components (s) other than the components may be included in the impactor 1000 .
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 충격파를 생성하여 초점 영역에 집속시키는 충격파 발생부(220)를 포함할 수 있다. In an embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave generator 220 that generates and focuses the shock wave in the focus area.
충격파 발생부(220)는 다양한 방식으로 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 발생부는 전기수력식(electrohydraulic), 전기자기식(electromagnetic), 압전식(piezoelectric) 방식에 의해 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않는다. The shock wave generator 220 can generate shock waves in various ways. For example, the shock wave generating part can generate a shock wave by an electrohydraulic, electromagnetic, or piezoelectric method. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.
충격파 발생부(220)는 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 발생부(220)는 일정한 형상(예를 들어, 렌즈 형상)을 가진 충격파 전달체를 이용하여 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 여기서 초점 영역은 생성된 충격파가 집중되는 영역을 의미할 수 있다. 초점 영역이 신체의 일부에 위치됨으로써, 체외 치료기(2000)가 치료에 이용될 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않는다.The shock wave generating unit 220 may focus the generated shock wave in the focus area. For example, the shock wave generator 220 may focus the shock wave generated by using the shock wave transducer having a predetermined shape (e.g., a lens shape) to a focus area. Here, the focus area may refer to a region where the generated shock waves are concentrated. By placing the focus area on a part of the body, the extracorporeal device 2000 can be used for treatment. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 충격파 발생부(220) 전면에 분리 가능하게 배치되고, 상기 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달하는 충격파 전달부(230)를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave transmitter 230 detachably disposed on the entire surface of the shock wave generator 220 and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파가 조사되는 충격파 발생부의 전면에 배치될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파 발생부의 전면(즉, 충격파 발생부 중에서 충격파가 조사되는 부분)에 배치되어, 생성된 충격파를 전달받을 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 전달부(230)는 생성된 충격파를 전달받을 수 있는 다양한 위치에 배치될 수 있다. The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion to which the shock wave is irradiated. More specifically, the shock wave transmitting unit 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating unit (that is, the portion where the shock wave is irradiated from among the shock wave generating units), and receive the generated shock wave. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed at various positions to receive the generated shock wave.
충격파 전달부(230)는 일반적으로 그 형상에 따라 고정된 초점 영역을 가질 수 있다. 따라서, 다양한 초점 영역에 충격파가 조사될 수 있도록, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격파 전달부(230)를 교체할 수 있다. 이를 위해, 충격파 전달부(230)는 분리 가능하게 배치될 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 전달부(230)는 다양한 위치에 고정될 수도 있다.The shock wave transmitting part 230 may have a fixed focus area according to its shape. Therefore, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can replace the shock wave transmitting part 230 so that the shock wave can be irradiated to various focus areas. To this end, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be detachably disposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be fixed at various positions.
충격파 전달부(230)는 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달할 수 있다. 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 구성될 수 있고, 또한 초점 영역에 충격파를 전달할 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이를 위해, 충격파 전달부(230)는 이중 구조로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 전달부(230)의 내부는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 구성될 수 있고, 충격파 전달부(230)의 외부는 내부의 매질을 수용하고 일정한 형상(예를 들어, 렌즈 형상, 반구형 등)을 유지할 수 있는 재료로 구성될 수 있다. 이에 대한 예시적인 실시예가 아래에 설명된다.The shock wave transmitting part 230 can transmit the generated shock wave to the focus area. The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and may be formed in a shape that can transmit a shock wave to a focus region. For this purpose, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed in a double structure. For example, the inside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and the outside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be configured to receive a medium therein and to have a predetermined shape (e.g., A hemispherical shape, or the like). An exemplary embodiment of this is described below.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부(232), 및 상기 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형상으로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 includes a core portion 232 formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and a core portion 232 that maintains the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
코어부(232)는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 코어부(232)를 형성하는 매질은 액체일 수 있다. 구체적으로, 매질은 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 코어부가 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 매질로 포함함으로써 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 매질은 갤 형태 및 고체를 포함할 수도 있다. The core portion 232 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves. For example, the medium forming the core portion 232 may be a liquid. Specifically, the medium may comprise at least one of distilled water and oil. At least one of the distilled water and the oil is contained in the core as the core portion, so that the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the media may include, but are not limited to, gall shapes and solids.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 코어부(232)를 형성하는 오일은 피마자 오일을 포함할 수 있다. 피마자 오일은 피마자의 종자에서 짜낸 기름일 수 있다. 피마자 오일은 충격파의 감쇄를 줄이기 위해 신체에 바르는 윤활제로 사용될 수 있다. 코어부(232)는 피마자 오일을 매질로 사용함으로써, 충격파의 감쇄를 줄이고, 여러 상이한 물질을 통과하면서 충격파가 굴절되는 것을 줄일 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the oil forming the core portion 232 may comprise castor oil. Castor oil may be oil squeezed from castor seeds. Castor oil can be used as a lubricant on the body to reduce the damping of shock waves. By using castor oil as a medium, the core portion 232 can reduce the attenuation of the shock wave and reduce the deflection of the shock wave as it passes through various different materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)는 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 외면부는 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시킬 수 있다. 여기서 사전 결정된 형상은 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속할 수 있는 형상일 수 있다. 예를 들어, 본 발명의 범위를 제한하는 것은 아니지만, 사전 결정된 형태는 잘린 원뿔형(또는 원통형, 아치형 등)일 수 있다. 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지하기 위해서, 외면부(231)는 실리콘 또는 우레탄과 같은 탄력성이 있는 물질로 형성되는 것이 유리하다. 또한, 외면부(231)가 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성됨으로써 충격파 발생부(220) 및 충격파 전달부(230)가 밀착될 수 있고, 따라서 전달 과정에서 발생하는 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)는 그 외 탄력성 있는 다양한 물질로 형성될 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of silicon or urethane. More specifically, the outer surface portion can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape. Here, the predetermined shape may be a shape capable of focusing the shock wave in the focus area. For example, while not limiting the scope of the present invention, the predetermined shape may be truncated conical (or cylindrical, arcuate, etc.). In order to maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, it is advantageous that the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material such as silicone or urethane. In addition, since the outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane, the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 can be closely contacted with each other, so that attenuation occurring in the transmission process can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of various elastic materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 전면은 잘린 원뿔 형태로 형성될 수 있다. 상술한 바와 같이, 외면부(231)는 충격파를 초점 영역에 접속시키기 위해 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시킬 수 있다. 외면부(231)의 전면은 체외 치료기(2000)의 사용을 위해 신체와 접촉하는 부분일 수 있고, 따라서 외면부(231)의 전면은 충격파를 초점 영역에 접속시킬 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부(231)의 전면은 잘린 원뿔로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 전면은 테이퍼링(tapered) 형상으로 형성됨으로써 외면부의 후면을 통해 전달되는 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 전면은 원통형, 원형, 반구형 등 다양한 형태로 형성될 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a truncated conical shape. As described above, the outer surface portion 231 can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape in order to connect the shock wave to the focus region. The front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be a portion in contact with the body for use of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and thus the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can connect the shock wave to the focus region . For example, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a truncated cone. In this case, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed in a tapered shape, so that the shock wave transmitted through the rear surface of the outer surface portion can be focused on the focus region. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a circular shape, and a hemispherical shape.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 전면의 적어도 일부분은 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부(231)의 전면이 잘린 원뿔 형태인 경우에, 신체와 접하는 전면의 상부(즉, 잘린 원뿔 형태에서 작은 원)이 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 금속 재질은 다른 외부면의 부분들을 구성하는 실리콘 또는 우레탄에 비해 충격파를 잘 전달할 수 있다. 따라서, 코어부(232)를 통해 전달된 충격파는 금속 재질로 형성된 외면부(231)의 일부분을 통과하여 신체에 효율적으로 조사될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 외면부(231)의 전체가 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성되는 것에 비해, 외면부(231)의 적어도 일부분이 감쇄가 적은 금속 재질로 형성되는 것이 유리할 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 다양한 부분이 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부 전체가 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있고, 또는 외면부의 전면 또는 후면만이 금속 재질로 형성될 수도 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material. For example, in the case where the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is in the form of a truncated cone, the upper portion of the front surface in contact with the body (i.e., a small circle in the form of a truncated cone) may be formed of a metal material. Metallic materials can deliver shock waves better than silicon or urethanes that make up other parts of the outer surface. Therefore, the shock wave transmitted through the core part 232 can be efficiently irradiated to the body through a part of the outer surface part 231 formed of a metal material. More specifically, it may be advantageous that at least a portion of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a metal material having less attenuation, as compared with the case where the entire outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various portions of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material. For example, the entire outer surface portion may be formed of a metal material, or only the front surface or the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed of a metal material.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금 및 니켈-타이타늄 합금 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 체외 치료기(2000)의 목적상, 외면부(231)의 적어도 일부분을 형성하는 금속 재질은 인체에 무해한 의료용 금속 재료인 것이 바람직하다. 예를 들어, 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금, 니켈-타이타늄 합금 및 이들의 조합으로 이루질 수 있다. 또한 이러한 금속 재질은 그 성질에 따라 신체에 유리한 효과를 발휘할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 금속 재질이 은을 포함하는 경우에, 살균 효과, 세포 재생 및 해독 등의 효과가 나타날 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 금속 재질은 다양한 재료를 포함할 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the metal material may include at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy. For the purpose of the in vitro treatment device 2000, the metal material forming at least a part of the outer surface portion 231 is preferably a medical metal material harmless to the human body. For example, the metallic material may be gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and combinations thereof. In addition, such a metal material can exhibit an advantageous effect on the body depending on its properties. For example, when the metal material contains silver, effects such as sterilization effect, cell regeneration and detoxification may occur. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal material may include various materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 후면은 충격파 발생부로부터 충격파를 용이하게 전달받을 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 발생부(220)가 압전식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 펄스 압력파에 의해 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 집속판을 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 집속판이 오목한 형상인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 대응하는 오목한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 집속판과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. In an embodiment of the present invention, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can easily receive shock waves from the shock wave generating portion. For example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is a piezoelectric type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave focus plate that focuses the shock wave generated by the pulse pressure wave in the focus area. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the focusing plate so as to minimize the distance between the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other. For example, when the focusing plate has a concave shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape. In this case, since the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the focusing surface and the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
다른 예로, 충격파 발생부(220)가 전기자기식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 전자기장에 의한 진동에 의해 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판을 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 반사판이 오목한 형상인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 대응하는 오목한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 반사판과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 후면은 다양한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다.In another example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electromagnetic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the vibration of the electromagnetic field in the focus area. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate so as to minimize the space between the shock wave generating portion 220 and the portion where the shock wave transmitting portion 230 is in contact. For example, when the reflection plate has a concave shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape. In this case, since the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with the reflection plate. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
또 다른 예로, 충격파 발생부(220)가 전기수력식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 스파크 발생을 이용하여 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판 및 상기 반사파에 의해 집속되는 충격파가 외부로 전달될 수 있는 멤브레인을 포함할 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 물 속에 스파크 방전에 의해 생성되는 압력파는 반사판에서 반사되거나 또는 직접 초점 영역으로 집중되어 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 생성된 충격파는 충격파 발생부(220) 내부의 물을 통과하여 멤브레인을 통해 외부로 전달될 수 있다. 외면부의 후면은 상기 멤브레인에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 멤브레인에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 반사판이 원형인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 대응하는 원형으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 멤브레인과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 후면은 다양한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다.In another example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electrohydraulic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the spark generation in the focus area, A membrane that can be delivered externally. More specifically, the pressure wave generated by the spark discharge in the water can be reflected from the reflector or concentrated in the direct focus region to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be transmitted to the outside through the membrane through the water in the shock wave generating part 220. The back surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the membrane. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the membrane so as to minimize the separation of the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other. For example, when the reflection plate is circular, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding circular shape. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, so that the back surface of the outer surface portion 231 and the membrane can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 하우징을 포함할 수 있다. 하우징(210)은 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211), 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213)를 포함할 수 있으며, 다만 이에 한정되지 않는다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a housing. The housing 210 may include, but is not limited to, a shock wave transmitting portion receiving space 211, a lid portion 212, and a body portion 213.
몸체부(213)는 충격기(1000)에 포함되는 컴포넌트들을 수용하도록 내부 공간을 가지도록 형성될 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 사용자의 용이한 사용을 돕기 위한 손잡이(미도시)를 포함할 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 내부에 냉매나 전력이 전달될 수 있는 공간(예를 들어, 내부가 관통된 공간)을 형성할 수 있고, 형성된 공간은 충격파 발생부(220)에 냉매나 전력을 전달하는데 사용될 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 플라스틱, 강철, 알루미늄, 유리섬유, 카본, 섬유 강화플라스틱(FRP) 등과 같은 다양한 재질로 구성될 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 또한, 몸체부(213)는 절연성 물질로 코팅될 수도 있다.The body portion 213 may be formed to have an internal space to accommodate components included in the impactor 1000. [ The body portion 213 may include a handle (not shown) for facilitating easy use of the user. The body portion 213 can form a space (for example, a space through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted) through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted, and the formed space transfers refrigerant or electric power to the shock wave generating portion 220 Can be used. The body portion 213 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) Also, the body portion 213 may be coated with an insulating material.
뚜껑부(212)는 충격파 전달부(230)를 충격기(1000) 외부로 돌출시키기 위해 중앙이 뚫려 있을 수 있다. 뚜껑부(212)는 몸체부(213)와 맞물려 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211)을 형성할 수 있다. 뚜껑부(212)는 플라스틱, 강철, 알루미늄, 유리섬유, 카본, 섬유 강화플라스틱(FRP) 등과 같은 다양한 재질로 구성될 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. The lid part 212 may be centered to project the shock wave transmitting part 230 to the outside of the impactor 1000. The lid portion 212 may be engaged with the body portion 213 to form the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211. The lid portion 212 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 하우징(210)은 포함된 컴포넌트들이 일체인 형태로 구성될 수 있다. 또한 하우징(210)은 내부에 수용된 컴포넌트들의 교체나 수리의 용이함을 위해 쉽게 분리될 수 있도록 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하우징(210)은 적어도 하나 이상의 하우징 컴포넌트(예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213) 등)로 나누어져 결합 및/또는 분리될 수 있다.The housing 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured in a form in which the components included therein are integrated. Also, the housing 210 can be easily separated for ease of replacement or repair of the components housed therein. For example, the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
추가적으로, 체외 치료기(2000)는 하우징 컴포넌트들(예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213))의 결합 및/또는 분리를 용이하게 하기 위한 체결부(미도시)를 가질 수 있다. 상기 체결부는, 원터치 체결 방식, 원푸시 체결 방식, 끼움 체결 방식, 회전 체결 방식, 스냅 체결 방식, 슬라이드 체결 방식 및 나사 체결 방식 중 적어도 하나일 수 있으나 이에 한정되지 아니한다. In addition, the extracorporeal device 2000 may have a fastening (not shown) to facilitate the engagement and / or disengagement of the housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213). The fastening part may be at least one of a one-touch fastening method, a one-push fastening method, a fitting fastening method, a rotary fastening method, a snap fastening method, a slide fastening method and a screw fastening method.
도시되지 않았지만, 하우징(210)은 일측면을 중심으로 피봇(pivot)형식으로 개폐될 수도 있다. 이를 통해 충격기(1000)의 컴포넌트들을 용이하게 교체 및/또는 수리할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212)는 몸체부(213)에 돌려서 끼워지거나 분리될 수 있다.Although not shown, the housing 210 may be opened and closed in a pivotal manner about one side. This allows components of the impactor 1000 to be easily replaced and / or repaired. For example, the lid portion 212 can be fitted or detached to the body portion 213 by turning.
하우징(210)은 일측면에 탄성부재가 부착될 수 있다. 이러한 탄성부재는 폴리비닐아세테이트, 폴리우레탄, 고무 및/또는 실리콘을 포함할 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 예컨대, 몸체부(213)에 포함되는 손잡이부는 실리콘 부재 등을 더 포함할 수 있다. 손잡이부는 체외 치료기(2000)를 사용할 때의 그립감을 향상시키고 사용자의 손에서 미끄러짐을 방지할 수도 있다.The housing 210 may have an elastic member attached to one side thereof. Such elastic members may include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber and / or silicone. For example, the grip portion included in the body portion 213 may further include a silicon member or the like. The grip portion can improve the grip feeling when using the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and prevent slippage in the user's hand.
본 발명의 추가적인 실시예에 따라 하우징(210)의 외면은 하우징(210)의 내면과 동일한 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 또는 하우징(210)의 외면은 하우징(210)의 내면과 상이한 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하우징(210)의 내면을 구성하는 소재는 탄성부재로, 폴리비닐아세테이트, 폴리우레탄, 고무 또는 실리콘 등과 같은 탄성을 가진 합성수지 등이 선택될 수 있다. 나아가, 하우징(210)의 외면을 구성하는 소재는 플라스틱 재질과 같은 경화성 부재 또는 가소성 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 전술한 내용은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 예시일 뿐이며, 하우징(210)의 외면 및/또는 내면은 다양한 소재들로 구성될 수 있다. The outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of the same material as the inner surface of the housing 210 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Or the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a member different from the inner surface of the housing 210. For example, the material constituting the inner surface of the housing 210 may be an elastic member, such as a synthetic resin having elasticity such as polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber, silicone, or the like. Further, the material constituting the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a hardening member such as a plastic material or a plastic member. The above description is only an example according to one embodiment of the present invention, and the outer surface and / or inner surface of the housing 210 may be composed of various materials.
상술한 바와 같이, 충격파 발생부(220)는 에너지 출력 방식으로 압전소자식 (piezoelectric), 전기 수력식(electro hydraulic), 전자기식(electromagnetic)을 사용할 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않는다.As described above, the shock wave generating unit 220 can be a piezoelectric, electro-hydraulic, or electromagnetic type as an energy output method. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.
본 발명의 일 실시 예에서, 충격파 발생부(220)는 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 집속판, 집속판에 부착되고 펄스 압력파를 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 복수의 압전소자를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave focus plate that focuses the shock wave in the focus area, a plurality of piezoelectric elements attached to the focus plate and generating shock waves using pulse pressure waves .
구체적으로 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)는 반구형의 집속판과 복수의 압전소자를 포함할 수 있다. 집속판의 곡면에는 복수의 압전소자가 부착될 수 있다. 충격파 발생부(220)가 전원부(1220)를 통해 다수의 압전소자에 순간적으로 전원을 공급하면, 각각의 압전소자는 짧은 펄스 압력파를 발생시킬 수 있다. 발생된 압력파는 집속판을 통해 초점 영역에 집속되어 치료나 시술에 이용될 수 있다.More specifically, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a hemispherical focusing plate and a plurality of piezoelectric elements. A plurality of piezoelectric elements can be attached to the curved surface of the focusing plate. When the shock wave generating part 220 instantaneously supplies power to a plurality of piezoelectric elements through the power supply part 1220, each of the piezoelectric elements can generate a short pulse pressure wave. The generated pressure wave is focused on the focus area through the focusing plate and can be used for treatment or surgery.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격파 발생부(220)는 충격파를 반사하여 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판, 충격파 발생부의 내부 중앙에 형성되어 전자기장에 의한 진동을 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 충격파원을 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave shaped reflector that reflects shock waves and focuses on the focus area, an impact wave generator that generates shock waves using the vibration generated by the electromagnetic field, . ≪ / RTI >
구체적으로 설명하면, 충격파원은 원형의 강한 세라믹으로 형성될 수 있는 전기코일을 구비한 원형의 지지체, 절연포일 및 금속 멤브레인을 포함할 수 있다. 전기코일은 전원부(1220)에 연결되어 전력을 공급받을 수 있다. 충격파원은 전원부(1220)에 의해 약 10 내지 20kA의 전류가 인가되면 렌쯔의 법칙에 의해 전기코일과 금속 멤브레인 사이에 전자기력, 즉 반발력을 발생시킬 수 있다. 발생된 반발력은 금속 멤브레인을 진동시킬 수 있다. 금속 멤브레인의 진동은 주변의 유체에 금속 멤브레인 형태에 따른 충격파를 생성한다. 생성된 충격파는 오목한 형태의 반사판에 의해 초점 영역에 집중되어 치료 및 시술에 사용될 수 있다.Specifically, the shock wave source may include a circular support having an electric coil, which may be formed of a circular strong ceramic, an insulating foil, and a metal membrane. The electric coil may be connected to the power supply unit 1220 to receive power. When an electric current of about 10 to 20 kA is applied by the power supply unit 1220, an electromagnetic force, that is, a repulsive force, can be generated between the electric coil and the metal membrane by Lentz's law. The generated repulsive force can vibrate the metal membrane. The vibration of the metal membrane generates shock waves according to the shape of the metal membrane in the surrounding fluid. The generated shock wave can be focused on the focus area by a concave reflector and used for treatment and treatment.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격파 발생부(220)는 충격파를 반사하여 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판, 충격파 발생부의 내부 중앙에 형성되어 스파크 발생을 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 충격파원을 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave reflection plate that reflects shock waves and is concentrated in a focus area, and an impact wave source that is formed at the center of the interior of the shock wave generator, can do.
구체적으로 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)는 반구형의 반사판를 포함할 수 있고, 반사판에는 실제로 파장을 발생시키기 위한 전극이 설치될 수 있다. 이 전극은 전력을 공급받기 위해 전원부(1220)에 연결될 수 있다. 이와 같은 구성에 따라, 물속에 배치되는 전극의 양단은 전압이 인가되면 스파크 방전을 일으킬 수 있다. 스파크 방전이 발생되면, 물 속에 압력파가 스파크 방전에 의해 발생되며, 구형의 파원이 형성된다. 구형의 파원은 퍼져나가면서 반사판에서 반사되거나 또는 직접 초점 영역으로 집중되어 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 생성된 충격파는 치료기를 환자가 원하는 환부로 향하게 하여 초점 영역에 조사됨으로써 치료 또는 시술에 이용될 수 있다.More specifically, the shock wave generator 220 may include a hemispherical reflector, and an electrode for generating a wavelength may be provided on the reflector. This electrode may be connected to the power supply 1220 to receive power. According to this structure, both ends of the electrodes disposed in the water can cause a spark discharge when a voltage is applied. When a spark discharge occurs, a pressure wave in the water is generated by a spark discharge, and a spherical wave source is formed. The spherical wave can be reflected from the reflector as it spreads out, or it can be focused on the direct focus area to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be used for treatment or surgery by irradiating the focus area with the treatment device directed to the affected part desired by the patient.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격파 발생부(220)는 충격파를 반사하여 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판, 충격파 발생부의 내부 중앙에 형성되어 스파크 발생을 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 충격파원을 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave generator 220 includes a concave reflection plate that reflects shock waves and is concentrated in a focus area, and an impact wave source that is formed at the center of the interior of the shock wave generator, can do.
구체적으로 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)는 반구형의 반사판를 포함할 수 있고, 반사판에는 실제로 파장을 발생시키기 위한 전극이 설치될 수 있다. 이 전극은 전력을 공급받기 위해 전원부(1220)에 연결될 수 있다. 이와 같은 구성에 따라, 물속에 배치되는 전극의 양단은 전압이 인가되면 스파크 방전을 일으킬 수 있다. 스파크 방전이 발생되면, 물 속에 압력파가 스파크 방전에 의해 발생되며, 구형의 파원이 형성된다. 구형의 파원은 퍼져나가면서 반사판에서 반사되거나 또는 직접 초점 영역으로 집중되어 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 생성된 충격파는 치료기를 환자가 원하는 환부로 향하게 하여 초점 영역에 조사됨으로써 치료 또는 시술에 이용될 수 있다.More specifically, the shock wave generator 220 may include a hemispherical reflector, and an electrode for generating a wavelength may be provided on the reflector. This electrode may be connected to the power supply 1220 to receive power. According to this structure, both ends of the electrodes disposed in the water can cause a spark discharge when a voltage is applied. When a spark discharge occurs, a pressure wave in the water is generated by a spark discharge, and a spherical wave source is formed. The spherical wave can be reflected from the reflector as it spreads out, or it can be focused on the direct focus area to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be used for treatment or surgery by irradiating the focus area with the treatment device directed to the affected part desired by the patient.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 체외 치료기(2000)는 체외 치료기(2000)의 동작을 제어하는 제어부(1210), 충격파 발생부에 전력을 공급하는 전원부(1220), 체외 치료기가 과열되는 것을 방지하는 냉각부(1230)를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the in vitro treatment device 2000 includes a control unit 1210 for controlling the operation of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000, a power supply unit 1220 for supplying power to the shock wave generating unit, And may include a cooling unit 1230.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 제어부(1210)는 외부기(1200)에 포함될 수 있다. 사용자의 입력을 받아 충격파의 강도 등을 조절하거나, 도시하지 않았지만 각종 정보를 수집하여 디스플레이부에 제공할 수 있다. 또한 체외 치료기가 오류에 의해 과열되는 경우에, 제어부(1210)는 전원을 차단하는 등의 동작을 수행할 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않는다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 1210 may be included in the external device 1200. It is possible to adjust the intensity of the shock wave or the like by receiving a user's input, or to collect various information and provide it to the display unit. In addition, when the extracorporeal therapeutic device is overheated due to an error, the controller 1210 can perform an operation such as shutting off the power supply. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 전원부(1220)는 외부기(1200)에 포함될 수 있고, 연결부(1100)를 통해 충격기(1000)에 연결될 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 전원부(1220)는 충격기(1000) 내부에 포함될 수도 있으며, 이 경우에 연결부(1100)는 생략될 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 1220 may be included in the external device 1200 and may be connected to the impactor 1000 through the connection unit 1100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power supply unit 1220 may be included in the impactor 1000. In this case, the connection unit 1100 may be omitted.
전원부(1220)는 도시되지 않은 일반적인 상업용 전원 공급 장치로부터 공급받은 전력을 충격파 발생에 적합하게 조절하여 충격파 발생부(220)에 공급하는 구성을 포함할 수 있다. 또한 전원부(1220)는 그외에도 체외 치료기(2000)의 다양한 동작에 필요한 전력을 공급할 수 있다.The power supply unit 1220 may be configured to adjust the power supplied from a general commercial power supply unit (not shown) to suit the shock wave generation and supply the power to the shock wave generating unit 220. In addition, the power supply unit 1220 can supply power required for various operations of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000. [
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 냉각부(1230)는 외부기(1200)에 포함될 수 있고, 연결부(1100)를 통해 충격기(1000)에 연결될 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 냉각부(1230)는 충격기(1000) 내부에 포함될 수도 있으며, 이 경우에 연결부(1100)는 생략될 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the cooling portion 1230 may be included in the external device 1200 and may be connected to the impactor 1000 through the connection portion 1100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cooling unit 1230 may be included in the impactor 1000, and in this case, the connection unit 1100 may be omitted.
체외 치료기(2000)는 지속적인 전력 공급과 진동에 의한 열의 발생을 효율적으로 해결하기위한 구성을 포함할 수 있다. 구체적으로 설명하면, 냉각부(1230)는 연결부(1100)를 통하여 충격기(1000)에 냉매를 공급할 수 있다. 충격기(1000)에 공급된 냉매는 몸체부(213)의 내부의 공간을 통과하여 충격파 발생부(220) 주위에 공급될 수 있다.The extracorporeal treatment device 2000 may include a configuration for efficiently solving the generation of heat due to continuous power supply and vibration. More specifically, the cooling unit 1230 can supply the coolant to the impactor 1000 through the connection unit 1100. [ The refrigerant supplied to the impactor 1000 may be supplied to the shock wave generating part 220 through the space inside the body part 213.
냉매는 코어부(232)의 매질과 같은 성분을 포함할 수 있다. 구체적으로 냉매는 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에 냉매는 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211)에 주입될 수 있다. 주입된 냉매는 충격파 발생부 및 충격파 전달부에서 생성된 열을 흡수할 수 있다. 또한, 주입된 냉매는 상기 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230) 사이에 흘러 들어갈 수 있어, 두 컴포넌트 간의 이격 공간이 줄어들 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 감소될 수 있다. 주입된 냉매는 충격파 발생부(220) 주위를 순환하여 다시 냉각부(1230)로 배출될 수 있다. 배출된 냉매는 다시 냉각부(1230)에서 열을 외부로 방출한 후 다시 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211)에 주입될 수 있다. The refrigerant may include components such as the medium of the core portion 232. Specifically, the refrigerant may include at least one of distilled water and oil. In this case, the refrigerant may be injected into the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211. The injected refrigerant can absorb heat generated in the shock wave generating part and the shock wave transmitting part. In addition, the injected refrigerant can flow between the shock wave generating part 220 and the shock wave transmitting part 230, so that the space between the two components can be reduced. Thus, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. The injected refrigerant circulates around the shock wave generating part 220 and may be discharged to the cooling part 1230 again. The discharged refrigerant may be discharged to the outside through the cooling part 1230 and then injected into the shock wave transmitting part receiving space 211 again.
본 발명의 또 다른 실시 예로, 냉각부(1230)는 충격파 발생부(220) 주위에 냉매가 통과할 수 있는 복수의 냉매관을 포함할 수 있다. In another embodiment of the present invention, the cooling unit 1230 may include a plurality of refrigerant tubes through which the refrigerant can pass around the shock wave generating unit 220.
자세히 설명하면, 냉매는 매질 충진 공간(211)에 주입되지 않고, 충격파 발생부(220) 주위에 배치된 복수의 냉매관(미도시)에 주입되어 열을 흡수할 수 있다. 주입된 냉매는 복수의 냉매관을 통과하여 다시 냉각부(1230)로 회수될 수 있다. 회수된 냉매는 냉각부(1230)에 의해 흡수한 열을 외부로 방출하고, 냉매관을 통과하도록 다시 주입될 수 있다. 냉매관은 다양한 굵기와 형태로 형성될 수 있다. 냉매관이 각 엘리멘트에 연결 또는 통과하는 부위는 누수를 막기위해 실링 처리될 수 있다.More specifically, the refrigerant is not injected into the medium filling space 211 but may be injected into a plurality of refrigerant tubes (not shown) disposed around the shock wave generating section 220 to absorb heat. The injected refrigerant may be passed through the plurality of refrigerant tubes and may be recovered to the cooling section 1230 again. The recovered refrigerant discharges the heat absorbed by the cooling part 1230 to the outside, and can be injected again to pass through the refrigerant pipe. The refrigerant tube can be formed in various thicknesses and shapes. The area where the refrigerant tube connects to or passes through each element can be sealed to prevent leakage.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격기(1000)와, 제어부(1220)와 외부기(1200)가 하나로 되어 있는 일체형(도시하지 않음)일 수 있다. 또한, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격기(1000)와 외부기(1200)가 상호 분리된 상태에서 연결부(1100)를 통해 연결되는 분리형이 있을 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고 체외 치료기(2000)는 다양한 형태로 제조될 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 may be an integrated type (not shown) in which the impactor 1000, the controller 1220, and the external device 1200 are integrated. In addition, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 may have a separate type in which the impactor 1000 and the external device 1200 are separated from each other and connected to each other through the connection part 1100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can be manufactured in various forms.
도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 체외 치료기의 단면도이다.3 is a cross-sectional view of an extracorporeal treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 충격파를 생성하여 초점 영역에 집속시키는 충격파 발생부(220)를 포함할 수 있다. In an embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave generator 220 that generates and focuses the shock wave in the focus area.
충격파 발생부(220)는 상술한 바와 같이 다양한 방식으로 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 도3은 압전소자를 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 체외 치료기(2000)를 도시하고 있다. 다만 이에 한정되는 것은 아니고, 본 발명의 체외 치료기(2000)는 다양한 방식을 사용하여 충격파를 생성할 수 잇다. The shock wave generating unit 220 can generate shock waves in various manners as described above. 3 shows an extracorporeal treatment device 2000 that generates a shock wave using a piezoelectric element. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the extracorporeal device 2000 of the present invention can generate shock waves using various methods.
충격파 발생부가 압전식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 집속판, 집속판에 부착되고 펄스 압력파를 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 복수의 압전소자를 포함할 수 있다. 충격파 발생부(220)는 반구형의 집속판과 복수의 압전소자를 포함할 수 있다. 집속판의 곡면에는 복수의 압전소자가 부착될 수 있다. 충격파 발생부(220)가 전원부(1220)를 통해 다수의 압전소자에 순간적으로 전원을 공급하면, 각각의 압전소자는 짧은 펄스 압력파를 발생시킬 수 있다. 발생된 압력파는 집속판을 통해 초점 영역에 집속되어 치료나 시술에 이용될 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 발생부가 압전식인 경우에 다양한 엘리먼트들이 포함될 수 있다.In the case where the shock wave generating part is a piezoelectric type, the shock wave generating part 220 includes a concave shape focusing plate that concentrates the shock wave in the focus area, and a plurality of piezoelectric devices attached to the focusing plate and generating shock waves using pulse pressure waves . The shock wave generating part 220 may include a hemispherical focusing plate and a plurality of piezoelectric elements. A plurality of piezoelectric elements can be attached to the curved surface of the focusing plate. When the shock wave generating part 220 instantaneously supplies power to a plurality of piezoelectric elements through the power supply part 1220, each of the piezoelectric elements can generate a short pulse pressure wave. The generated pressure wave is focused on the focus area through the focusing plate and can be used for treatment or surgery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various elements may be included when the shock wave generator is piezoelectric.
충격파 발생부(220)는 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 발생부(220)는 일정한 형상(예를 들어, 렌즈 형상)을 가진 충격파 전달체를 이용하여 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 여기서 초점 영역은 생성된 충격파가 집중되는 영역을 의미할 수 있다. 초점 영역이 신체의 일부에 위치됨으로써, 체외 치료기(2000)가 치료에 이용될 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않는다.The shock wave generating unit 220 may focus the generated shock wave in the focus area. For example, the shock wave generator 220 may focus the shock wave generated by using the shock wave transducer having a predetermined shape (e.g., a lens shape) to a focus area. Here, the focus area may refer to a region where the generated shock waves are concentrated. By placing the focus area on a part of the body, the extracorporeal device 2000 can be used for treatment. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 충격파 발생부(220) 전면에 분리 가능하게 배치되고, 상기 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달하는 충격파 전달부(230)를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave transmitter 230 detachably disposed on the entire surface of the shock wave generator 220 and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파가 조사되는 충격파 발생부의 전면에 배치될 수 있다. 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파 발생부의 전면(즉, 충격파 발생부 중에서 충격파가 조사되는 부분)에 배치되어, 생성된 충격파를 전달받을 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 전달부(230)는 생성된 충격파를 전달받을 수 있는 다양한 위치에 배치될 수 있다.The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion to which the shock wave is irradiated. The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion (i.e., the portion where the shock wave is irradiated from among the shock wave generating portions), and receive the generated shock wave. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed at various positions to receive the generated shock wave.
충격파 전달부(230)는 일반적으로 그 형상에 따라 고정된 초점 영역을 가질 수 있다. 따라서, 다양한 초점 영역에 충격파가 조사될 수 있도록, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격파 전달부(230)를 교체할 수 있다. 이를 위해, 충격파 전달부(230)는 분리 가능하게 배치될 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 전달부(230)는 다양한 위치에 고정될 수도 있다.The shock wave transmitting part 230 may have a fixed focus area according to its shape. Therefore, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can replace the shock wave transmitting part 230 so that the shock wave can be irradiated to various focus areas. To this end, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be detachably disposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be fixed at various positions.
충격파 전달부(230)는 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달할 수 있다. 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 구성될 수 있고, 또한 초점 영역에 충격파를 전달할 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이를 위해, 충격파 전달부(230)는 이중 구조로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 전달부(230)의 내부는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 구성될 수 있고, 충격파 전달부(230)의 외부는 내부의 매질을 수용하고 일정한 형상을 유지할 수 있는 재료로 구성될 수 있다.The shock wave transmitting part 230 can transmit the generated shock wave to the focus area. The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and may be formed in a shape that can transmit a shock wave to a focus region. For this purpose, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed in a double structure. For example, the inside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be composed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and the outside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be made of a material capable of receiving a medium therein and maintaining a constant shape .
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부(232), 및 상기 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형상으로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 includes a core portion 232 formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and a core portion 232 that maintains the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
코어부(232)는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 코어부(232)를 형성하는 매질은 액체일 수 있다. 구체적으로, 매질은 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 코어부가 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 매질로 포함함으로써 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 매질은 갤 형태 및 고체를 포함할 수도 있다. The core portion 232 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves. For example, the medium forming the core portion 232 may be a liquid. Specifically, the medium may comprise at least one of distilled water and oil. At least one of the distilled water and the oil is contained in the core as the core portion, so that the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the media may include, but are not limited to, gall shapes and solids.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 코어부(232)를 형성하는 오일은 피마자 오일을 포함할 수 있다. 피마자 오일은 피마자의 종자에서 짜낸 기름일 수 있다. 피마자 오일은 충격파의 감쇄를 줄이기 위해 신체에 바르는 윤활제로 사용될 수 있다. 코어부(232)는 피마자 오일을 매질로 사용함으로써, 충격파의 감쇄를 줄이고, 여러 상이한 물질을 통과하면서 충격파가 굴절되는 것을 줄일 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the oil forming the core portion 232 may comprise castor oil. Castor oil may be oil squeezed from castor seeds. Castor oil can be used as a lubricant on the body to reduce the damping of shock waves. By using castor oil as a medium, the core portion 232 can reduce the attenuation of the shock wave and reduce the deflection of the shock wave as it passes through various different materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)는 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 외면부는 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시킬 수 있다. 여기서 사전 결정된 형상은 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속할 수 있는 형상일 수 있다. 예를 들어, 본 발명의 범위를 제한하는 것은 아니지만, 사전 결정된 형태는 잘린 원뿔형(또는 원통형, 아치형 등)일 수 있다. 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지하기 위해서, 외면부(231)는 실리콘 또는 우레탄과 같은 탄력성이 있는 물질로 형성되는 것이 유리하다. 또한, 외면부(231)가 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성됨으로써 충격파 발생부(220) 및 충격파 전달부(230)가 밀착될 수 있고, 따라서 전달 과정에서 발생하는 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)는 그 외 탄력성 있는 다양한 물질로 형성될 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of silicon or urethane. More specifically, the outer surface portion can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape. Here, the predetermined shape may be a shape capable of focusing the shock wave in the focus area. For example, while not limiting the scope of the present invention, the predetermined shape may be truncated conical (or cylindrical, arcuate, etc.). In order to maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, it is advantageous that the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material such as silicone or urethane. In addition, since the outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane, the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 can be closely contacted with each other, so that attenuation occurring in the transmission process can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of various elastic materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 전면은 잘린 원뿔 형태로 형성될 수 있다. 상술한 바와 같이, 외면부(231)는 충격파를 초점 영역에 접속시키기 위해 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시킬 수 있다. 외면부(231)의 전면은 체외 치료기(2000)의 사용을 위해 신체와 접촉하는 부분일 수 있고, 따라서 외면부(231)의 전면은 충격파를 초점 영역에 접속시킬 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부(231)의 전면은 잘린 원뿔로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 전면은 테이퍼링(tapered) 형상으로 형성됨으로써 외면부의 후면을 통해 전달되는 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 전면은 원통형, 원형, 반구형 등 다양한 형태로 형성될 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a truncated conical shape. As described above, the outer surface portion 231 can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape in order to connect the shock wave to the focus region. The front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be a portion in contact with the body for use of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and thus the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can connect the shock wave to the focus region . For example, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a truncated cone. In this case, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed in a tapered shape, so that the shock wave transmitted through the rear surface of the outer surface portion can be focused on the focus region. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a circular shape, and a hemispherical shape.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 전면의 적어도 일부분은 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부(231)의 전면이 잘린 원뿔 형태인 경우에, 신체와 접하는 전면의 상부(즉, 잘린 원뿔 형태에서 작은 원)이 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 금속 재질은 다른 외부면의 부분들을 구성하는 실리콘 또는 우레탄에 비해 충격파를 잘 전달할 수 있다. 따라서, 코어부(232)를 통해 전달된 충격파는 금속 재질로 형성된 외면부(231)의 일부분을 통과하여 신체에 효율적으로 조사될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 외면부(231)의 전체가 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성되는 것에 비해, 외면부(231)의 적어도 일부분이 감쇄가 적은 금속 재질로 형성되는 것이 유리할 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 다양한 부분이 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material. For example, in the case where the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is in the form of a truncated cone, the upper portion of the front surface in contact with the body (i.e., a small circle in the form of a truncated cone) may be formed of a metal material. Metallic materials can deliver shock waves better than silicon or urethanes that make up other parts of the outer surface. Therefore, the shock wave transmitted through the core part 232 can be efficiently irradiated to the body through a part of the outer surface part 231 formed of a metal material. More specifically, it may be advantageous that at least a portion of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a metal material having less attenuation, as compared with the case where the entire outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various portions of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금 및 니켈-타이타늄 합금 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 체외 치료기(2000)의 목적상, 외면부(231)의 적어도 일부분을 형성하는 금속 재질은 인체에 무해한 의료용 금속 재료인 것이 바람직하다. 예를 들어, 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금, 니켈-타이타늄 합금 및 이들의 조합으로 이루질 수 있다. 또한 이러한 금속 재질은 그 성질에 따라 신체에 유리한 효과를 발휘할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 금속 재질이 은을 포함하는 경우에, 살균 효과, 세포 재생 및 해독 등의 효과가 나타날 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 금속 재질은 다양한 재료를 포함할 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the metal material may include at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy. For the purpose of the in vitro treatment device 2000, the metal material forming at least a part of the outer surface portion 231 is preferably a medical metal material harmless to the human body. For example, the metallic material may be gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and combinations thereof. In addition, such a metal material can exhibit an advantageous effect on the body depending on its properties. For example, when the metal material contains silver, effects such as sterilization effect, cell regeneration and detoxification may occur. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal material may include various materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 후면은 충격파 발생부로부터 충격파를 용이하게 전달받을 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이 충격파 발생부(220)가 압전식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 펄스 압력파에 의해 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 집속판을 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 집속판이 오목한 형상인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 대응하는 오목한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 집속판과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. In an embodiment of the present invention, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can easily receive shock waves from the shock wave generating portion. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is a piezoelectric type, the shock wave generating unit 220 includes a concave shaped focus plate that focuses the shock wave generated by the pulse pressure wave . In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the focusing plate so as to minimize the distance between the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other. For example, when the focusing plate has a concave shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape. In this case, since the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the focusing surface and the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 하우징을 포함할 수 있다. 하우징(210)은 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211), 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213)를 포함할 수 있으며, 다만 이에 한정되지 않는다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a housing. The housing 210 may include, but is not limited to, a shock wave transmitting portion receiving space 211, a lid portion 212, and a body portion 213.
몸체부(213)는 충격기(1000)에 포함되는 컴포넌트들을 수용하도록 내부 공간을 가지도록 형성될 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 사용자의 용이한 사용을 돕기 위한 손잡이(미도시)를 포함할 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 내부에 냉매나 전력이 전달될 수 있는 공간(예를 들어, 내부가 관통된 공간)을 형성할 수 있고, 형성된 공간은 충격파 발생부(220)에 냉매나 전력을 전달하는데 사용될 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 플라스틱, 강철, 알루미늄, 유리섬유, 카본, 섬유 강화플라스틱(FRP) 등과 같은 다양한 재질로 구성될 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 또한, 몸체부(213)는 절연성 물질로 코팅될 수도 있다.The body portion 213 may be formed to have an internal space to accommodate components included in the impactor 1000. [ The body portion 213 may include a handle (not shown) for facilitating easy use of the user. The body portion 213 can form a space (for example, a space through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted) through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted, and the formed space transfers refrigerant or electric power to the shock wave generating portion 220 Can be used. The body portion 213 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) Also, the body portion 213 may be coated with an insulating material.
뚜껑부(212)는 충격파 전달부(230)를 충격기(1000) 외부로 돌출시키기 위해 중앙이 뚫려 있을 수 있다. 뚜껑부(212)는 몸체부(213)와 맞물려 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211)을 형성할 수 있다. 뚜껑부(212)는 플라스틱, 강철, 알루미늄, 유리섬유, 카본, 섬유 강화플라스틱(FRP) 등과 같은 다양한 재질로 구성될 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. The lid part 212 may be centered to project the shock wave transmitting part 230 to the outside of the impactor 1000. The lid portion 212 may be engaged with the body portion 213 to form the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211. The lid portion 212 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 하우징(210)은 포함된 컴포넌트들이 일체인 형태로 구성될 수 있다. 또한 하우징(210)은 내부에 수용된 컴포넌트들의 교체나 수리의 용이함을 위해 쉽게 분리될 수 있도록 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하우징(210)은 적어도 하나 이상의 하우징 컴포넌트(예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213) 등)로 나누어져 결합 및/또는 분리될 수 있다.The housing 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured in a form in which the components included therein are integrated. Also, the housing 210 can be easily separated for ease of replacement or repair of the components housed therein. For example, the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
추가적으로, 체외 치료기(2000)는 하우징 컴포넌트들(예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213))의 결합 및/또는 분리를 용이하게 하기 위한 체결부(미도시)를 가질 수 있다. 상기 체결부는, 원터치 체결 방식, 원푸시 체결 방식, 끼움 체결 방식, 회전 체결 방식, 스냅 체결 방식, 슬라이드 체결 방식 및 나사 체결 방식 중 적어도 하나일 수 있으나 이에 한정되지 아니한다. In addition, the extracorporeal device 2000 may have a fastening (not shown) to facilitate the engagement and / or disengagement of the housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213). The fastening part may be at least one of a one-touch fastening method, a one-push fastening method, a fitting fastening method, a rotary fastening method, a snap fastening method, a slide fastening method and a screw fastening method.
도시되지 않았지만, 하우징(210)은 일측면을 중심으로 피봇(pivot)형식으로 개폐될 수도 있다. 이를 통해 충격기(1000)의 컴포넌트들을 용이하게 교체 및/또는 수리할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212)는 몸체부(213)에 돌려서 끼워지거나 분리될 수 있다.Although not shown, the housing 210 may be opened and closed in a pivotal manner about one side. This allows components of the impactor 1000 to be easily replaced and / or repaired. For example, the lid portion 212 can be fitted or detached to the body portion 213 by turning.
하우징(210)은 일측면에 탄성부재가 부착될 수 있다. 이러한 탄성부재는 폴리비닐아세테이트, 폴리우레탄, 고무 및/또는 실리콘을 포함할 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 예컨대, 몸체부(213)에 포함되는 손잡이부는 실리콘 부재 등을 더 포함할 수 있다. 손잡이부는 체외 치료기(2000)를 사용할 때의 그립감을 향상시키고 사용자의 손에서 미끄러짐을 방지할 수도 있다.The housing 210 may have an elastic member attached to one side thereof. Such elastic members may include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber and / or silicone. For example, the grip portion included in the body portion 213 may further include a silicon member or the like. The grip portion can improve the grip feeling when using the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and prevent slippage in the user's hand.
본 발명의 추가적인 실시예에 따라 하우징(210)의 외면은 하우징(210)의 내면과 동일한 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 또는 하우징(210)의 외면은 하우징(210)의 내면과 상이한 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하우징(210)의 내면을 구성하는 소재는 탄성부재로, 폴리비닐아세테이트, 폴리우레탄, 고무 또는 실리콘 등과 같은 탄성을 가진 합성수지 등이 선택될 수 있다. 나아가, 하우징(210)의 외면을 구성하는 소재는 플라스틱 재질과 같은 경화성 부재 또는 가소성 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 전술한 내용은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 예시일 뿐이며, 하우징(210)의 외면 및/또는 내면은 다양한 소재들로 구성될 수 있다. The outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of the same material as the inner surface of the housing 210 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Or the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a member different from the inner surface of the housing 210. For example, the material constituting the inner surface of the housing 210 may be an elastic member, such as a synthetic resin having elasticity such as polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber, silicone, or the like. Further, the material constituting the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a hardening member such as a plastic material or a plastic member. The above description is only an example according to one embodiment of the present invention, and the outer surface and / or inner surface of the housing 210 may be composed of various materials.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 도 3의 분해도이다.Figure 4 is an exploded view of Figure 3, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 하우징을 포함할 수 있다. 하우징(210)은 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211), 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213)를 포함할 수 있으며, 다만 이에 한정되지 않는다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a housing. The housing 210 may include, but is not limited to, a shock wave transmitting portion receiving space 211, a lid portion 212, and a body portion 213.
몸체부(213)는 충격기(1000)에 포함되는 컴포넌트들을 수용하도록 내부 공간을 가지도록 형성될 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 사용자의 용이한 사용을 돕기 위한 손잡이(미도시)를 포함할 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 내부에 냉매나 전력이 전달될 수 있는 공간(예를 들어, 내부가 관통된 공간)을 형성할 수 있고, 형성된 공간은 충격파 발생부(220)에 냉매나 전력을 전달하는데 사용될 수 있다. 몸체부(213)는 플라스틱, 강철, 알루미늄, 유리섬유, 카본, 섬유 강화플라스틱(FRP) 등과 같은 다양한 재질로 구성될 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 또한, 몸체부(213)는 절연성 물질로 코팅될 수도 있다.The body portion 213 may be formed to have an internal space to accommodate components included in the impactor 1000. [ The body portion 213 may include a handle (not shown) for facilitating easy use of the user. The body portion 213 can form a space (for example, a space through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted) through which the refrigerant or electric power can be transmitted, and the formed space transfers refrigerant or electric power to the shock wave generating portion 220 Can be used. The body portion 213 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) Also, the body portion 213 may be coated with an insulating material.
뚜껑부(212)는 충격파 전달부(230)를 충격기(1000) 외부로 돌출시키기 위해 중앙이 뚫려 있을 수 있다. 뚜껑부(212)는 몸체부(213)와 맞물려 충격파 전달부 수용 공간(211)을 형성할 수 있다. 뚜껑부(212)는 플라스틱, 강철, 알루미늄, 유리섬유, 카본, 섬유 강화플라스틱(FRP) 등과 같은 다양한 재질로 구성될 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. The lid part 212 may be centered to project the shock wave transmitting part 230 to the outside of the impactor 1000. The lid portion 212 may be engaged with the body portion 213 to form the shock wave transmitting portion accommodating space 211. The lid portion 212 may be made of various materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, steel, aluminum, glass fiber, carbon, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 하우징(210)은 포함된 컴포넌트들이 일체인 형태로 구성될 수 있다. 또한 하우징(210)은 내부에 수용된 컴포넌트들의 교체나 수리의 용이함을 위해 쉽게 분리될 수 있도록 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하우징(210)은 적어도 하나 이상의 하우징 컴포넌트(예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213) 등)로 나누어져 결합 및/또는 분리될 수 있다.The housing 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured in a form in which the components included therein are integrated. Also, the housing 210 can be easily separated for ease of replacement or repair of the components housed therein. For example, the housing 210 can be divided and coupled and / or separated into at least one or more housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213).
추가적으로, 체외 치료기(2000)는 하우징 컴포넌트들(예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212) 및 몸체부(213))의 결합 및/또는 분리를 용이하게 하기 위한 체결부(미도시)를 가질 수 있다. 상기 체결부는, 원터치 체결 방식, 원푸시 체결 방식, 끼움 체결 방식, 회전 체결 방식, 스냅 체결 방식, 슬라이드 체결 방식 및 나사 체결 방식 중 적어도 하나일 수 있으나 이에 한정되지 아니한다. In addition, the extracorporeal device 2000 may have a fastening (not shown) to facilitate the engagement and / or disengagement of the housing components (e.g., the lid 212 and the body 213). The fastening part may be at least one of a one-touch fastening method, a one-push fastening method, a fitting fastening method, a rotary fastening method, a snap fastening method, a slide fastening method and a screw fastening method.
도시되지 않았지만, 하우징(210)은 일측면을 중심으로 피봇(pivot)형식으로 개폐될 수도 있다. 이를 통해 충격기(1000)의 컴포넌트들을 용이하게 교체 및/또는 수리할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 뚜껑부(212)는 몸체부(213)에 돌려서 끼워지거나 분리될 수 있다.Although not shown, the housing 210 may be opened and closed in a pivotal manner about one side. This allows components of the impactor 1000 to be easily replaced and / or repaired. For example, the lid portion 212 can be fitted or detached to the body portion 213 by turning.
하우징(210)은 일측면에 탄성부재가 부착될 수 있다. 이러한 탄성부재는 폴리비닐아세테이트, 폴리우레탄, 고무 및/또는 실리콘을 포함할 수 있으나, 이들로 한정되는 것은 아니다. 예컨대, 몸체부(213)에 포함되는 손잡이부는 실리콘 부재 등을 더 포함할 수 있다. 손잡이부는 체외 치료기(2000)를 사용할 때의 그립감을 향상시키고 사용자의 손에서 미끄러짐을 방지할 수도 있다.The housing 210 may have an elastic member attached to one side thereof. Such elastic members may include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber and / or silicone. For example, the grip portion included in the body portion 213 may further include a silicon member or the like. The grip portion can improve the grip feeling when using the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and prevent slippage in the user's hand.
본 발명의 추가적인 실시예에 따라 하우징(210)의 외면은 하우징(210)의 내면과 동일한 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 또는 하우징(210)의 외면은 하우징(210)의 내면과 상이한 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 예를 들어, 하우징(210)의 내면을 구성하는 소재는 탄성부재로, 폴리비닐아세테이트, 폴리우레탄, 고무 또는 실리콘 등과 같은 탄성을 가진 합성수지 등이 선택될 수 있다. 나아가, 하우징(210)의 외면을 구성하는 소재는 플라스틱 재질과 같은 경화성 부재 또는 가소성 부재로 이루어질 수 있다. 전술한 내용은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 예시일 뿐이며, 하우징(210)의 외면 및/또는 내면은 다양한 소재들로 구성될 수 있다. The outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of the same material as the inner surface of the housing 210 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Or the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a member different from the inner surface of the housing 210. For example, the material constituting the inner surface of the housing 210 may be an elastic member, such as a synthetic resin having elasticity such as polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, rubber, silicone, or the like. Further, the material constituting the outer surface of the housing 210 may be made of a hardening member such as a plastic material or a plastic member. The above description is only an example according to one embodiment of the present invention, and the outer surface and / or inner surface of the housing 210 may be composed of various materials.
도 5는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 충격파 전달부(230)를 설명하기 위한 도면이다. 5 is a view for explaining a shock wave transmitting part 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격기(1000)는 충격파 발생부(220) 전면에 분리 가능하게 배치되고, 상기 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달하는 충격파 전달부(230)를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the impactor 1000 may include a shock wave transmitter 230 detachably disposed on the entire surface of the shock wave generator 220 and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area.
충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파가 조사되는 충격파 발생부의 전면에 배치될 수 있다. 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파 발생부의 전면(즉, 충격파 발생부 중에서 충격파가 조사되는 부분)에 배치되어, 생성된 충격파를 전달받을 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 전달부(230)는 생성된 충격파를 전달받을 수 있는 다양한 위치에 배치될 수 있다.The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion to which the shock wave is irradiated. The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating portion (i.e., the portion where the shock wave is irradiated from among the shock wave generating portions), and receive the generated shock wave. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be disposed at various positions to receive the generated shock wave.
충격파 전달부(230)는 일반적으로 그 형상에 따라 고정된 초점 영역을 가질 수 있다. 따라서, 다양한 초점 영역에 충격파가 조사될 수 있도록, 체외 치료기(2000)는 충격파 전달부(230)를 교체할 수 있다. 이를 위해, 충격파 전달부(230)는 분리 가능하게 배치될 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 충격파 전달부(230)는 다양한 위치에 고정될 수도 있다.The shock wave transmitting part 230 may have a fixed focus area according to its shape. Therefore, the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 can replace the shock wave transmitting part 230 so that the shock wave can be irradiated to various focus areas. To this end, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be detachably disposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be fixed at various positions.
충격파 전달부(230)는 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달할 수 있다. 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 구성될 수 있고, 또한 초점 영역에 충격파를 전달할 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이를 위해, 충격파 전달부(230)는 이중 구조로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 전달부(230)의 내부는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 구성될 수 있고, 충격파 전달부(230)의 외부는 내부의 매질을 수용하고 일정한 형상을 유지할 수 있는 재료로 구성될 수 있다.The shock wave transmitting part 230 can transmit the generated shock wave to the focus area. The shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and may be formed in a shape that can transmit a shock wave to a focus region. For this purpose, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 may be formed in a double structure. For example, the inside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be composed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and the outside of the shock wave transmitting part 230 may be made of a material capable of receiving a medium therein and maintaining a constant shape .
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 충격파 전달부(230)는 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부(232), 및 상기 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형상으로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부를 포함할 수 있다.In an embodiment of the present invention, the shock wave transmitting portion 230 includes a core portion 232 formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves, and a core portion 232 that maintains the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, As shown in Fig.
코어부(232)는 충격파 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 코어부(232)를 형성하는 매질은 액체일 수 있다. 구체적으로, 매질은 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 코어부가 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 매질로 포함함으로써 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 매질은 갤 형태 및 고체를 포함할 수도 있다. The core portion 232 may be formed of a medium that is easy to transmit shock waves. For example, the medium forming the core portion 232 may be a liquid. Specifically, the medium may comprise at least one of distilled water and oil. At least one of the distilled water and the oil is contained in the core as the core portion, so that the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the media may include, but are not limited to, gall shapes and solids.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 코어부(232)를 형성하는 오일은 피마자 오일을 포함할 수 있다. 피마자 오일은 피마자의 종자에서 짜낸 기름일 수 있다. 피마자 오일은 충격파의 감쇄를 줄이기 위해 신체에 바르는 윤활제로 사용될 수 있다. 코어부(232)는 피마자 오일을 매질로 사용함으로써, 충격파의 감쇄를 줄이고, 여러 상이한 물질을 통과하면서 충격파가 굴절되는 것을 줄일 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the oil forming the core portion 232 may comprise castor oil. Castor oil may be oil squeezed from castor seeds. Castor oil can be used as a lubricant on the body to reduce the damping of shock waves. By using castor oil as a medium, the core portion 232 can reduce the attenuation of the shock wave and reduce the deflection of the shock wave as it passes through various different materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)는 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 외면부는 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시킬 수 있다. 여기서 사전 결정된 형상은 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속할 수 있는 형상일 수 있다. 예를 들어, 본 발명의 범위를 제한하는 것은 아니지만, 사전 결정된 형태는 잘린 원뿔형(또는 원통형, 아치형 등)일 수 있다. 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지하기 위해서, 외면부(231)는 실리콘 또는 우레탄과 같은 탄력성이 있는 물질로 형성되는 것이 유리하다. 또한, 외면부(231)가 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성됨으로써 충격파 발생부(220) 및 충격파 전달부(230)가 밀착될 수 있고, 따라서 전달 과정에서 발생하는 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)는 그 외 탄력성 있는 다양한 물질로 형성될 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of silicon or urethane. More specifically, the outer surface portion can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape. Here, the predetermined shape may be a shape capable of focusing the shock wave in the focus area. For example, while not limiting the scope of the present invention, the predetermined shape may be truncated conical (or cylindrical, arcuate, etc.). In order to maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape, it is advantageous that the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material such as silicone or urethane. In addition, since the outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane, the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 can be closely contacted with each other, so that attenuation occurring in the transmission process can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of various elastic materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 전면은 잘린 원뿔 형태로 형성될 수 있다. 상술한 바와 같이, 외면부(231)는 충격파를 초점 영역에 접속시키기 위해 코어부(232)를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시킬 수 있다. 외면부(231)의 전면은 체외 치료기(2000)의 사용을 위해 신체와 접촉하는 부분일 수 있고, 따라서 외면부(231)의 전면은 충격파를 초점 영역에 접속시킬 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부(231)의 전면은 잘린 원뿔로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 전면은 테이퍼링(tapered) 형상으로 형성됨으로써 외면부의 후면을 통해 전달되는 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속시킬 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 전면은 원통형, 원형, 반구형 등 다양한 형태로 형성될 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a truncated conical shape. As described above, the outer surface portion 231 can maintain the core portion 232 in a predetermined shape in order to connect the shock wave to the focus region. The front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be a portion in contact with the body for use of the extracorporeal treatment device 2000 and thus the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can connect the shock wave to the focus region . For example, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a truncated cone. In this case, the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed in a tapered shape, so that the shock wave transmitted through the rear surface of the outer surface portion can be focused on the focus region. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a circular shape, and a hemispherical shape.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 전면의 적어도 일부분은 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 외면부(231)의 전면이 잘린 원뿔 형태인 경우에, 신체와 접하는 전면의 상부(즉, 잘린 원뿔 형태에서 작은 원)이 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. 금속 재질은 다른 외부면의 부분들을 구성하는 실리콘 또는 우레탄에 비해 충격파를 잘 전달할 수 있다. 따라서, 코어부(232)를 통해 전달된 충격파는 금속 재질로 형성된 외면부(231)의 일부분을 통과하여 신체에 효율적으로 조사될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 외면부(231)의 전체가 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성되는 것에 비해, 외면부(231)의 적어도 일부분이 감쇄가 적은 금속 재질로 형성되는 것이 유리할 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 다양한 부분이 금속 재질로 형성될 수 있다. In one embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material. For example, in the case where the front surface of the outer surface portion 231 is in the form of a truncated cone, the upper portion of the front surface in contact with the body (i.e., a small circle in the form of a truncated cone) may be formed of a metal material. Metallic materials can deliver shock waves better than silicon or urethanes that make up other parts of the outer surface. Therefore, the shock wave transmitted through the core part 232 can be efficiently irradiated to the body through a part of the outer surface part 231 formed of a metal material. More specifically, it may be advantageous that at least a portion of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a metal material having less attenuation, as compared with the case where the entire outer surface portion 231 is formed of silicon or urethane. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various portions of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed of a metal material.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금 및 니켈-타이타늄 합금 중 적어도 하나를 포함할 수 있다. 체외 치료기(2000)의 목적상, 외면부(231)의 적어도 일부분을 형성하는 금속 재질은 인체에 무해한 의료용 금속 재료인 것이 바람직하다. 예를 들어, 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금, 니켈-타이타늄 합금 및 이들의 조합으로 이루질 수 있다. 또한 이러한 금속 재질은 그 성질에 따라 신체에 유리한 효과를 발휘할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 금속 재질이 은을 포함하는 경우에, 살균 효과, 세포 재생 및 해독 등의 효과가 나타날 수 있다. 다만, 이에 한정되지 않고, 금속 재질은 다양한 재료를 포함할 수 있다.In one embodiment of the present invention, the metal material may include at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy. For the purpose of the in vitro treatment device 2000, the metal material forming at least a part of the outer surface portion 231 is preferably a medical metal material harmless to the human body. For example, the metallic material may be gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and combinations thereof. In addition, such a metal material can exhibit an advantageous effect on the body depending on its properties. For example, when the metal material contains silver, effects such as sterilization effect, cell regeneration and detoxification may occur. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the metal material may include various materials.
본 발명의 일 실시예에서, 외면부(231)의 후면은 충격파 발생부로부터 충격파를 용이하게 전달받을 수 있는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 충격파 발생부(220)가 압전식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 펄스 압력파에 의해 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 집속판을 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 집속판이 오목한 형상인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 도 5a에 도시되는 바와 같이 대응하는 오목한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 집속판과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. In an embodiment of the present invention, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape that can easily receive shock waves from the shock wave generating portion. For example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is a piezoelectric type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave focus plate that focuses the shock wave generated by the pulse pressure wave in the focus area. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the focusing plate so as to minimize the distance between the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other. For example, when the focusing plate has a concave shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape as shown in Fig. 5A. In this case, since the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the focusing surface and the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
다른 예로, 충격파 발생부(220)가 전기자기식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 전자기장에 의한 진동에 의해 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판을 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 반사판이 오목한 형상인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 대응하는 오목한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 반사판과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 후면은 다양한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다.In another example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electromagnetic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the vibration of the electromagnetic field in the focus area. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate so as to minimize the space between the shock wave generating portion 220 and the portion where the shock wave transmitting portion 230 is in contact. For example, when the reflection plate has a concave shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape. In this case, since the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with the reflection plate. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
다른 예로, 충격파 발생부(220)가 전기자기식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 전자기장에 의한 진동에 의해 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판을 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 반사판이 오목한 형상인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 대응하는 오목한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 반사판과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. In another example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electromagnetic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the vibration of the electromagnetic field in the focus area. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate so as to minimize the space between the shock wave generating portion 220 and the portion where the shock wave transmitting portion 230 is in contact. For example, when the reflection plate has a concave shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding concave shape. In this case, since the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 can be in close contact with the reflection plate. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced.
또 다른 예로, 충격파 발생부(220)가 전기수력식인 경우에, 충격파 발생부(220)는 스파크 발생을 이용하여 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판 및 상기 반사파에 의해 집속되는 충격파가 외부로 전달될 수 있는 멤브레인을 포함할 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 물 속에 스파크 방전에 의해 생성되는 압력파는 반사판에서 반사되거나 또는 직접 초점 영역으로 집중되어 충격파를 생성할 수 있다. 생성된 충격파는 충격파 발생부(220) 내부의 물을 통과하여 멤브레인을 통해 외부로 전달될 수 있다. 외면부의 후면은 상기 멤브레인에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 자세히 설명하면, 충격파 발생부(220)와 충격파 전달부(230)가 접하는 부분의 이격을 최대한 줄일 수 있도록 외면부(231)의 후면은 상기 멤브레인에 대응하는 형상으로 형성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 멤브레인이 원형인 경우에 외면부(231)의 후면은 도 5b에 도시된 바와 같이 대응하는 원형으로 형성될 수 있다. 이 경우에, 외면부(231)의 후면은 탄력성 있는 재질로 형성되고, 대응되는 형상을 가지므로, 멤브레인과 외면부(231)의 후면은 밀착될 수 있다. 따라서, 충격파의 감쇄가 줄어들 수 있다. 다만 이에 한정되지 않고, 외면부(231)의 후면은 다양한 형상으로 형성될 수 있다.In another example, when the shock wave generating unit 220 is an electrohydraulic type, the shock wave generating unit 220 may include a concave shaped reflector that focuses the shock wave generated by the spark generation in the focus area, A membrane that can be delivered externally. More specifically, the pressure wave generated by the spark discharge in the water can be reflected from the reflector or concentrated in the direct focus region to generate a shock wave. The generated shock wave can be transmitted to the outside through the membrane through the water in the shock wave generating part 220. The back surface of the outer surface portion may be formed in a shape corresponding to the membrane. The rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the membrane so as to minimize the separation of the portion where the shock wave generating portion 220 and the shock wave transmitting portion 230 are in contact with each other. For example, when the membrane is circular, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in a corresponding circular shape as shown in FIG. 5B. In this case, the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 is formed of a resilient material and has a corresponding shape, so that the back surface of the outer surface portion 231 and the membrane can be in close contact with each other. Therefore, the attenuation of the shock wave can be reduced. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear surface of the outer surface portion 231 may be formed in various shapes.
제시된 실시예들에 대한 설명은 임의의 본 발명의 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자가 본 발명을 이용하거나 또는 실시할 수 있도록 제공된다. 이러한 실시예들에 대한 다양한 변형들은 본 발명의 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 명백할 것이며, 여기에 정의된 일반적인 원리들은 본 발명의 범위를 벗어남이 없이 다른 실시예들에 적용될 수 있다. 그리하여, 본 발명은 여기에 제시된 실시예들로 한정되는 것이 아니라, 여기에 제시된 원리들 및 신규한 특징들과 일관되는 최광의의 범위에서 해석되어야 할 것이다.The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.
상기와 같이 발명의 실시를 위한 최선의 형태에서 관련 내용을 기술하였다.As described above, relevant contents have been described in the best mode for carrying out the invention.
본 개시는 충격파를 이용한 체외 치료기, 보다 구체적으로 이중 구조의 충격파 전달부를 구비한 체외 치료기를 제공할 수 있다.The present disclosure can provide an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus using a shock wave, more specifically, an extracorporeal therapeutic apparatus having a shock wave delivery unit of a dual structure.

Claims (11)

  1. 충격파를 생성하여 초점 영역에 집속시키는 충격파 발생부; 및A shock wave generating unit for generating a shock wave and focusing the shock wave on a focus region; And
    상기 충격파 발생부의 전면에 분리 가능하게 배치되고, 상기 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달하는 충격파 전달부;A shock wave transmitting part detachably disposed on the front surface of the shock wave generating part and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area;
    를 포함하고,Lt; / RTI >
    상기 충격파 전달부는:The shock wave transmitting portion includes:
    상기 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부; 및A core part formed of a medium which is easy to transmit shock waves; And
    상기 코어부를 사전 결정된 형상으로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부;An outer surface portion for holding the core portion in a predetermined shape and accommodating the core portion therein;
    를 포함하는,/ RTI >
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  2. 제 1항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 매질은 증류수 및 오일 중 적어도 하나를 포함하는,Wherein the medium comprises at least one of distilled water and oil.
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  3. 제 2항에 있어서,3. The method of claim 2,
    상기 오일은 피마자 오일을 포함하는,Wherein the oil comprises castor oil,
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  4. 제 1항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 외면부는 실리콘 또는 우레탄으로 형성되는,Wherein the outer surface portion is formed of silicon or urethane,
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  5. 제 1항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 외면부의 전면은 잘린 원뿔 형태로 형성되는,Wherein the front surface of the outer surface portion is formed in a shape of a truncated cone,
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  6. 제 1항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 외면부의 전면의 적어도 일부분은 금속 재질로 형성되는At least a part of the front surface of the outer surface portion is made of a metal material
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  7. 제 6항에 있어서,The method according to claim 6,
    상기 금속 재질은 금, 은, 스테인리스강, 코발트 합금, 타이타늄 합금 및 니켈-타이타늄 합금 중 적어도 하나를 포함하는,Wherein the metal material comprises at least one of gold, silver, stainless steel, cobalt alloy, titanium alloy and nickel-titanium alloy.
    체외치료기In vitro therapy
  8. 제 1항에 있어서, The method according to claim 1,
    상기 충격파 발생부는:Wherein the shock wave generator comprises:
    상기 충격파를 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 집속판; 및A concave focus plate for focusing the shock wave in a focus region; And
    상기 집속판에 부착되고 펄스 압력파를 이용하여 충격파를 생성하는 복수의 압전소자;A plurality of piezoelectric elements attached to the focusing plate and generating shock waves using a pulse pressure wave;
    를 포함하고,Lt; / RTI >
    상기 외면부의 후면은 상기 집속판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성되는And a rear surface of the outer surface portion is formed in a shape corresponding to the focusing plate
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  9. 제 1항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 충격파 발생부는:Wherein the shock wave generator comprises:
    상기 충격파를 반사하여 초점 영역에 집속하는 오목한 형태의 반사판; 및A concave reflection plate that reflects the shock wave and is focused on a focus region; And
    상기 충격파 발생부의 내부 중앙에 형성되어 전자기장에 의한 진동을 이용하여 상기 충격파를 생성하는 충격파원;An impact wave source formed at an inner center of the shock wave generating unit to generate the shock wave using vibration due to an electromagnetic field;
    를 포함하고,Lt; / RTI >
    상기 외면부의 후면은 상기 반사판에 대응하는 형상으로 형성되는And a rear surface of the outer surface portion is formed in a shape corresponding to the reflection plate
    체외 치료기. In vitro therapy.
  10. 제1항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 체외 치료기의 동작을 제어하는 제어부;A controller for controlling the operation of the extracorporeal device;
    상기 충격파 발생부에 전력을 공급하는 전원부; 및A power supply unit for supplying electric power to the shock wave generating unit; And
    상기 체외 치료기에 발생되는 열을 배출시키는 냉각부;A cooling unit for discharging heat generated in the extracorporeal treatment device;
    를 더 포함하는,≪ / RTI >
    체외 치료기.In vitro therapy.
  11. 체외 치료기에 포함되는 충격파 전달부에 있어서,In the shock wave delivery portion included in the in vitro treatment device,
    상기 체외 치료기는:Wherein the in vitro treatment device comprises:
    충격파를 생성하여 초점 영역에 집속시키는 충격파 발생부;A shock wave generating unit for generating a shock wave and focusing the shock wave on a focus region;
    를 포함하고,Lt; / RTI >
    상기 충격파 발생부의 전면에 분리 가능하게 배치되고, 상기 생성된 충격파를 초점 영역에 전달하며;A shock wave generating unit arranged to be detachably disposed on a front surface of the shock wave generating unit and transmitting the generated shock wave to a focus area;
    상기 충격파의 전달에 용이한 매질로 형성되는 코어부; 및A core part formed of a medium which is easy to transmit shock waves; And
    상기 코어부를 사전 결정된 형태로 유지시키며, 상기 코어부를 내부에 수용하는 외면부;An outer surface portion for holding the core portion in a predetermined shape and accommodating the core portion therein;
    를 포함하는,/ RTI >
    충격파 전달부.Shock wave transmission part.
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