WO2020059982A1

WO2020059982A1 - Electrical stimulator for muscle exercise

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Publication number: WO2020059982A1
Application number: PCT/KR2019/002361
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이광모; 문찬곤
Original assignee: (주)스마트메디칼디바이스
Priority date: 2018-09-20
Filing date: 2019-02-27
Publication date: 2020-03-26
Also published as: KR101977734B1

Abstract

An electrical stimulator for muscle exercise according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main controller including a power module and outputting a current according to the driving of the power module; and a flexible pad attached to human skin and transferring the current output from the main controller to the skin, wherein when the flexible pad is attached to the skin and the current is output through a first electrode terminal or a second electrode terminal, the output current is transmitted to an electrode terminal having an opposite polarity through the left and right direction, the up and down direction, and the oblique direction of a muscle tissue in the skin.

Description

Electro stimulator for muscle exercise

The present invention is an exercise device for strengthening the muscles of the body, and more particularly, relates to an electric stimulator that induces muscle exercise by applying a micro current to the body.

In recent years, various exercise methods and various exercise devices have been provided to assist in promoting health. Among these exercise devices, electric muscle stimulation (EMS) using a low frequency is receiving attention.

Exercise by electrical muscle stimulation is different from exercise using a heavy one such as dumbbell exercise, and it is evaluated as a more stable exercise method by strengthening the muscle by using muscle contraction by electrically stimulating the muscle. The low frequency allows the human body to exercise weak electricity through the skin to directly increase muscle metabolism, stimulate fat cells directly, reduce the number of cells, and reduce its size. In addition, the low frequency is similar to the human body current flowing through the human body, so it is easy to penetrate the human body and is suitable for stimulating the nerves and muscles. It stimulates the muscles to increase the amount of activity, increase the blood movement and promote blood circulation, thereby paralyzing the muscles, Relieve symptoms such as pain and fatigue.

These, electrical muscle stimulator (EMS) has been conventionally marketed in the form of a belt, but recently, forms that can be easily attached to the abdomen, forearms, thighs, flanks, etc. have been developed beyond the belt form.

However, the conventional electric muscle stimulator has a limitation in inducing muscle movement in the vertical direction or muscle movement in the diagonal direction because the direction of the current inducing muscle movement is limited to a single horizontal direction, and the exercise effect is limited to specific muscles. There are limited drawbacks.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electrical stimulator for muscle exercise to enable up and down muscle exercise and muscle exercise in a diagonal direction, as well as left and right muscle exercise for strengthening body muscles.

An electrical stimulator for muscle exercise according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems includes a power module, and a main controller for outputting current according to driving of the power module; And a flexible pad attached to the skin of a person and transmitting the current output from the main controller to the skin, the flexible pad comprising: a pad central portion forming a central region of the pad; First and second electrode terminals disposed at the center of the pad and having different polarities; A pair of first to sixth pad wings protruding in the left and right directions in a pair based on the virtual axis of the center of the pad; First to sixth electrode patterns formed of a conductive material on one surface of each of the first to sixth pad wing portions; It is formed on one surface of the pad center portion and the first to sixth pad wing portions, and includes six conductive connection patterns that respectively connect the first and second electrode terminals and the first to sixth electrode patterns, The first to sixth electrode patterns may include the first and second electrode patterns respectively formed on the first and second pad wing portions positioned above the center portion of the pad, and the first portion located below the center portion of the pad. The third and fourth pads located between the fifth and sixth electrode patterns, the first and second pad wing portions, and the fifth and sixth pad wing portions, respectively, formed on the fifth and sixth pad wing portions, respectively. The third and fourth electrode patterns respectively formed on the wing portions, the first electrode pattern, the third electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern are located on the left side, the second electrode pattern, and the fourth electrode pattern And the agent The six-electrode pattern is located on the right side, and the first electrode terminal is electrically connected to the first electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern by three conductive connection patterns, respectively. The two electrode terminals are electrically connected to the second active pattern, the third electrode pattern, and the sixth electrode pattern by three other conductive connection patterns, and the flexible pad is attached to the skin. When the current is output through the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal, the output current is transferred to the electrode terminals having opposite polarities through left and right directions, up and down directions, and diagonal directions of the muscle tissue in the skin. Is done.

The main controller is characterized in that it outputs currents that vary according to a plurality of frequency types.

The main controller is characterized in that it comprises a snap button (snap button) terminal detachable from the first and second electrode terminals.

The flexible pad may further include a gel pad for enhancing contact with the skin on the surfaces of the first to sixth electrode patterns and for smoothly applying the current to the skin.

The third and fourth pad wing portions are characterized in that they extend more protrudingly relative to the first and second pad wing portions and the fifth and sixth pad wing portions.

The first to sixth electrode patterns are characterized in that they are formed in a fine grid patterned current transmission pattern for uniform transmission of the current.

The conductive connection patterns include a first conductive connection pattern and a second conductive connection pattern for connecting the first electrode terminal, the first electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern, respectively, and the first electrode terminal and the And a third conductive connection pattern formed by bypassing the periphery of the second electrode pattern for connection of the fourth electrode pattern, and for connecting the second electrode terminal, the second electrode pattern, and the sixth electrode pattern, respectively. And a third conductive connection pattern including a fourth conductive connection pattern and a fifth conductive connection pattern, and a third conductive connection pattern formed by bypassing the periphery of the fifth electrode pattern for connection of the second electrode terminal and the third electrode pattern. It is characterized by.

When the current is applied to the first electrode terminal, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue via the first electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern, and the current that is energized through the muscle tissue Is transmitted to the second electrode terminal through the second electrode pattern, the third electrode pattern, and the sixth electrode pattern, respectively, and when the current is applied to the second electrode terminal, the current is the second electrode pattern. , Transmitted to the muscle tissue via the third electrode pattern and the sixth electrode pattern, and the electric current supplied through the muscle tissue respectively determines the first electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern. It is characterized in that it is transmitted to the first electrode terminal through.

The electrical stimulator further includes a portable terminal outputting a control signal for controlling the operation of the main controller, and the main controller further comprises a wireless communication module for wirelessly receiving the control signal transmitted from the portable terminal. It includes, it characterized in that it outputs a current corresponding to the frequency type of the control signal to the first and second electrode terminals.

The portable terminal is characterized in that it comprises a user interface for providing waveform information corresponding to a plurality of frequency types, and receiving waveform information selected by a user among the provided waveform information.

An electrical stimulator for muscle exercise according to another embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems includes a power module, and a main controller for outputting current according to driving of the power module; And a flexible pad attached to the skin of a person and transmitting the current output from the main controller to the skin, the flexible pad comprising: a pad central portion forming a central region of the pad; First and second electrode terminals disposed at the center of the pad and having different polarities; First to fourth pad wing portions, which are paired with respect to the virtual axis of the center of the pad and protrude in the left and right directions, respectively; First to fourth electrode patterns formed of a conductive material on one surface of each of the first to fourth pad wing portions; It is formed on one surface of the pad center portion and the first to fourth pad wing portions, and includes four conductive connection patterns respectively connecting the first and second electrode terminals and the first to fourth electrode patterns, The first to fourth electrode patterns may include the first and second electrode patterns respectively formed on the first and second pad wing portions positioned above the pad central portion, and the first electrode positioned below the pad central portion. The third and fourth electrode patterns respectively formed on the third and fourth pad wings, the first electrode pattern and the third electrode pattern are located on the left, and the second electrode pattern and the fourth electrode pattern are Located on the right side, the first electrode terminal is electrically connected to the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern by two conductive connection patterns, respectively, and the second electrode terminal has two different The third active pattern and the fourth electrode pattern are electrically connected to each other by the conductive connection patterns, and the flexible pad is attached to the skin through the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal. When outputting a current, it is characterized in that the output current is transmitted to the electrode terminals having opposite polarities through the vertical and diagonal directions of the muscle tissue in the skin.

The first and second pad wing portions protrude left and right in an upward diagonal direction based on the center portion of the pad, and the third and fourth pad wing portions protrude left and right in a downward diagonal direction based on the center portion of the pad. It is characterized by.

The conductive connection patterns include a first conductive connection pattern and a second conductive connection pattern for connecting the first electrode terminal and the first and second electrode patterns, respectively, and the second electrode terminal and the third and And a third conductive connection pattern and a fourth conductive connection pattern for connecting the fourth electrode patterns.

When the current is applied to the first electrode terminal, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue via the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern, and the currents through the muscle tissue are respectively the third electrode. When the current is applied to the second electrode terminal through the pattern and the fourth electrode pattern, and when the current is applied to the second electrode terminal, the current passes through the third electrode pattern and the fourth electrode pattern to the muscle tissue. The current is transmitted through the muscle tissue, and is characterized in that it is transmitted to the first electrode terminal through the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern, respectively.

According to the present invention, when the flexible pad is attached to the skin of a person and outputs a current through the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal, the output current indicates the left-right direction, the up-down direction and the diagonal direction of the muscle tissue in the skin. By being transferred to the electrode terminal having the opposite polarity, it is possible to perform muscle movements in the up-down direction or diagonal direction as well as the muscle movements in the left and right directions, so that the muscle movements of the abdomen, arms, or legs are balanced. .

In addition, by allowing the muscle movement to be made in the left-right direction, the up-down direction and the diagonal direction, there is an effect that muscle formation of the abs or arms or legs can be made more easily.

1 is a perspective view for explaining an electric stimulator for muscle exercise according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a front view of the flexible pad shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a rear view of the flexible pad shown in FIG. 1.

3A is a front perspective view of the main controller according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of the main controller.

4 is a reference diagram illustrating a current waveform according to a plurality of frequency types output from the main controller.

5 is a reference diagram illustrating a display screen displayed on a portable terminal by a user interface unit.

6 is a reference diagram of an embodiment for explaining the process of using the electrical stimulator of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a reference diagram illustrating a current transfer path output from the main controller of the electrical stimulator shown in FIG. 1.

8 is a perspective view illustrating an electric stimulator for muscle exercise according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9A is a front view of the flexible pad shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B is a rear view of the flexible pad shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a reference diagram illustrating a transmission path of current output from the main controller of the electrical stimulator shown in FIG. 8.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description and the accompanying drawings, elements that are substantially the same are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. In addition, in the description of the present invention, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

1 is a perspective view for explaining an electrical stimulator 100 for muscle exercise according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the electrical stimulator 100 for muscle exercise includes a flexible pad 110 and a main controller 120.

The flexible pad 110 is attached to the human skin and transmits the current output from the main controller 120 to the skin.

2A is a front view of the flexible pad 110 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a rear view of the flexible pad 110 shown in FIG. 1.

2A and 2B, the flexible pad 110 includes a pad center portion 111, first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2, and first to sixth pad wing portions 113- 1, 113-2, 113-3, 113-4, 113-5, 113-6), first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114- 5, 114-6), and first to sixth conductive connection patterns 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4, 115-5, and 115-6.

The pad center portion 111 forms a central region of the flexible pad 110. In FIG. 2B, a portion indicated by a dotted line represents the pad central portion 111. Some areas of the pad center portion 111 may include at least one hole 111-1, 111-2, 111-3, and 111-4 through which the front and rear surfaces of the pad are penetrated.

The first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 may be positive (+) terminals or negative (-) terminals. For example, when the first electrode terminal 112-1 is a positive terminal, the second electrode terminal 112-2 may be a negative terminal, and conversely, the first electrode terminal 112-1 is a negative terminal. In some cases, the second electrode terminal 112-2 may be a positive electrode terminal.

The first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 may be disposed in the center portion of the pad 111. 2A and 2B, the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 may be formed through the front and rear surfaces of the pad in the center portion 111 of the pad. The surfaces of the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 exposed on the rear surface of the flexible pad 110 may be attached with an insulating film or tape for insulation.

The first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 may include a snap button terminal detachable from the main controller 120. The snap button terminal may have a male and female coupling structure to be detachable from the main controller 120. For example, when the main controller 120 is provided with a snap button terminal in the form of a concave groove to engage the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2, the first and second electrode terminals Fields 112-1 and 112-2 may be snap button terminals in the form of insertion protrusions to engage the recesses. In addition, when the main controller 120 is provided with a snap button terminal in the form of an insertion protrusion for coupling with the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2, the first and second electrode terminals ( 112-1, 112-2) may be a snap button terminal in the form of a concave groove to engage the insertion protrusion.

The first to sixth pad wing portions 113-1, 113-2, 113-3, 113-4, 113-5, and 113-6 are paired based on the virtual axis VA of the pad central portion 111. It can be formed to protrude in the left and right directions, respectively. At this time, the first pad wing portion 113-1 and the second pad wing portion 113-2 are paired, and the third pad wing portion 113-3 and the fourth pad wing portion 113-4 are formed. In pair, the fifth pad wing portion 113-5 and the sixth pad wing portion 113-6 are paired.

The first and second pad wings 113-1 and 113-2 are located on the upper sides of the pad center portion 111, respectively. At this time, the first and second pad wings 113-1 and 113-2 are respectively protruding in the left and right directions based on the virtual axis VA. 2A and 2B, the first pad wing 113-1 protrudes in the left direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, but may also protrude in the upward diagonal direction d1. The second pad wing 113-2 protrudes in the right direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, and may also protrude in the upward diagonal direction d2.

The third and fourth pad wings 113-3, 113-4 are the first and second pad wings 113-1, 113-2 and the fifth and sixth pad wings 113-5, 113 -6). 2A and 2B, the third and fourth pad wings 113-3 and 113-4 protrude in the vertical left and right directions d3 and d4 in the virtual axis VA. In this case, the third and fourth pad wings 113-3, 113-4 are the first and second pad wings 113-1, 113-2 and the fifth and sixth pad wings 113 -5, 113-6) may be relatively protruding and extended. The lengths of the third and fourth pad wings 113-3 and 113-4 may have a length that can be worn around the abdomen.

The fifth and sixth pad wings 113-5 and 113-6 are located at the lower side of the pad center portion 111, respectively. At this time, the fifth and sixth pad wings 113-5 and 113-6 are respectively protruded in the left and right directions based on the virtual axis VA. 2A and 2B, the fifth pad wing 113-5 protrudes in the left direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, and may also protrude in the downward diagonal direction d5. The sixth pad wing 113-6 protrudes in the right direction based on the virtual axis VA, and may also protrude in the downward diagonal direction d6.

The first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, and 114-6 include first to sixth pad wing portions 113-1 and 113-2. , 113-3, 113-4, 113-5, 113-6) may be formed of a conductive material on each side.

Among the first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, and 114-6, the first electrode pattern 114-1 and the third electrode pattern 114 -3) and the fifth electrode pattern 114-5 are respectively located on the left side with respect to the virtual axis VA, the second electrode pattern 114-2, the fourth electrode pattern 114-4, and the sixth electrode. The patterns 1140-6 are located on the right side, respectively, based on the virtual axis VA. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2B, the first electrode pattern 114-1 is formed on one surface of the first pad wing portion 113-1, and the second electrode pattern 114-2 is the second. It is formed on one surface of the pad wing portion 113-2, the third electrode pattern 114-3 is formed on one surface of the third pad wing portion 113-3, and the fourth electrode pattern 114-4 is It is formed on one surface of the fourth pad wing portion 113-4, the fifth electrode pattern 114-5 is formed on one surface of the fifth pad wing portion 113-5, and the sixth electrode pattern 114-6 ) May be formed on one surface of the sixth pad wing portion 113-6.

The first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, and 114-6 are fine grid patterned current transmission patterns (P) for uniform transmission of current. ) May be formed. The first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, and 114-6 of FIG. 2B show a fine grid pattern as a current transfer pattern P, have. However, the current transmission pattern P of the fine grid pattern illustrated in FIG. 2B is only exemplary, and the first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, and 114 Various current transfer patterns can be formed for uniform transfer of current from -5, 114-6) to the skin.

The first to sixth conductive connection patterns 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4, 115-5, and 115-6 include the pad center portion 111 and the first to sixth pad wing portions ( It is formed on one surface of 113-1, 113-2, 113-3, 113-4, 113-5, 113-6), and the first and second electrode terminals 112-1, 112-2 and the first The sixth to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, and 114-6 are electrically connected to each other. That is, the first to sixth conductive connection patterns 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4, 115-5, and 115-6 are formed in a pattern having electrical conductivity, so that the main controller 120 ) The current output from the first and second electrode terminals 112-1, 112-2 and the first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114 -5, 114-6). The first to sixth conductive connection patterns 115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4, 115-5, and 115-6 exposed on the rear surface of the flexible pad 110 have a surface for insulation. It can be coated with a leading edge material.

The first electrode terminal 112-1 is electrically connected to the first electrode pattern 114-1, the fourth electrode pattern 114-4, and the fifth electrode pattern 114-5 by three conductive connection patterns, respectively. The second electrode terminal 112-2 is connected to the second active pattern 114-2, the third electrode pattern 114-3 and the sixth electrode pattern 114- by three different conductive connection patterns. 6) and each are electrically connected. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2B, the first conductive connection pattern 115-1 is a pattern for electrically connecting the first electrode terminal 112-1 and the first electrode pattern 114-1. , The second conductive connection pattern 115-2 is a pattern for electrically connecting the first electrode terminal 112-1 and the fifth electrode pattern 114-5. In addition, the third conductive connection pattern 115-3 bypasses the periphery of the second electrode pattern 114-2 for electrical connection of the first electrode terminal 112-1 and the fourth electrode pattern 114-4. It is a conductive pattern formed by. In addition, the fourth conductive connection pattern 115-4 is a pattern for electrically connecting the second electrode terminal 112-2 and the second electrode pattern 114-2, and the fifth conductive connection pattern 115-5 ) Is a pattern for electrically connecting the second electrode terminal 112-2 and the sixth electrode pattern 114-6. In addition, the sixth conductive connection pattern 115-6 bypasses the periphery of the fifth electrode pattern 114-5 for electrical connection of the second electrode terminal 112-2 and the third electrode pattern 114-3. It is a conductive pattern formed by.

The flexible pad 110 of the present invention may further include a gel pad (not shown). The gel pad is a transparent adhesive material attached to the surfaces of the first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, and 114-6. The gel pad is made of a material having excellent adhesion so that it can be attached to a skin or a synthetic resin panel, and the first to sixth electrode patterns 114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, 114-6) the current output from the skin or the current transmitted through the muscle tissue is the first to sixth electrode patterns (114-1, 114-2, 114-3, 114-4, 114-5, 114-6) may be made of an electrically conductive material for transmission.

Referring back to FIG. 1, the main controller 120 includes a power module and outputs current to the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 according to driving of the power module. Here, the power module may be a disposable power module (for example, a primary battery) or a power module for charging (for example, a secondary lithium battery). In the case of a charging power module, it may be a power module that can be charged from commercial power using an adapter or PC power using a USB terminal.

3A is a front perspective view of the main controller 120 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of the main controller 120.

3A and 3B, the main controller 120 includes a disc-shaped case with a convex center portion, and may include a power module in the disc-shaped case. When the charging power supply module is built-in, a terminal structure in which a charging adapter can be coupled to the side of the disc-shaped case is provided.

Referring to Figure 3a, the main controller 120 may include a push button 121 to turn on (turn-on) power to the front portion of the disc-shaped case. In addition to the function of turning the power on or off, the push button 121 also serves as a selection function that allows output of currents that vary according to a plurality of frequency types. For example, when the user presses the push button 121 for a long time, a turn-on / turn-off switching operation of power supply is performed, and if the push button 121 is repeatedly pressed, various currents may be output according to the frequency type. .

Referring to FIG. 3B, the main controller 120 includes first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 and detachable snap button terminals 122-1 on the rear surface of the disc-shaped case. , 122-2). The snap button terminals 122-1 and 122-2 may have a male and female coupling structure for detachable attachment to the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2. For example, when the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 are in the form of an insertion protrusion, the snap button terminals 122-1 and 122-2 of the main controller 120 are inserted and inserted. It may be a concave groove shape for coupling, on the contrary, when the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 are concave groove shape, the snap button terminals 122-1 of the main controller 120 , 122-2) may be in the form of an insertion protrusion for coupling to a concave groove.

The main controller 120 may output currents that vary according to a plurality of frequency types. That is, the main controller 120 outputs different current waveforms for a plurality of frequency types. To this end, the main controller 120 may include a variable frequency oscillator for variable frequency oscillations.

4 is a reference diagram illustrating current waveforms according to a plurality of frequency types output from the main controller 120. Referring to FIG. 4, the first current waveform is a waveform for muscle activation before exercise, the second current waveform is a waveform that gradually increases the EMS stimulation intensity, the third current waveform is a waveform for full-scale muscle exercise with strong EMS stimulation, and the fourth The current waveform is a smooth waveform that calms the muscles, the fifth current waveform is a waveform for repetition of strong stimuli and soft stimuli, and the sixth current waveform is a waveform that relaxes muscles as the stimulation gradually slows down.

The electrical stimulator 100 of the present invention may further include a portable terminal (not shown) for controlling the operation of the main controller 120. For example, the portable terminal may be a smart phone, a tablet PC, or a wearable device (eg, smart glasses, head-mounted-device (HMD), electronic clothing, electronic bracelet, electronic necklace, electronic tattoo, smart mirror, Or a smart watch. Also, the portable terminal 160 may include a portable medical measuring device (for example, a blood glucose meter, a heart rate meter, a blood pressure meter, or a body temperature meter).

The portable terminal transmits a control signal for controlling the operation of the main controller 120 to the main controller 120 using a wireless communication network. To this end, the portable terminal and the main controller 120 may each include a wireless communication module supporting a wireless communication protocol for transmitting and receiving control signals. Here, the wireless communication network is a short-range wireless communication network such as Bluetooth, a wireless Internet such as WiFi, a mobile Internet such as WiBro or WiMax, a 2G mobile communication network such as GSM or CDMA, a 3G mobile communication network such as WCDMA or CDMA2000, HSDPA or HSUPA 3.5. It may include a 4G mobile communication network, such as a G mobile communication network, LTE network or LTE-Advanced network, and 5G mobile communication network.

The portable terminal includes a user interface unit that provides waveform information for currents depending on a plurality of frequency types and receives waveform information selected by a user from among the provided waveform information.

Referring to FIG. 5, the user interface unit of the portable terminal displays waveform information that varies according to a plurality of frequency types on a display screen. Also, the user interface unit receives waveform information selected by a user from among displayed waveform information, or receives selection information for steadily performing all types of currents corresponding to the displayed waveform information. Thereafter, the portable terminal generates a control signal corresponding to the input waveform information and transmits it to the main controller 110 through the wireless communication network. The main controller 110 receives the control signal transmitted from the portable terminal, and sequentially generates a current of the frequency type corresponding to the received control signal to sequentially generate the first electrode terminal 112-1 or the second electrode terminal 112- 2).

First, the flexible pad 110 and the main controller 120 are electrically connected (1). The flexible pad 110 and the main controller 120 are coupled by the combination of the snap buttons of the main controller 120 and the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 provided on the flexible pad 110. It is electrically connected. Thereafter, the flexible pad 110 is attached to the human skin (eg, the abdominal region) (2). Subsequently, when the power of the main controller 120 is turned on, when a control signal according to the frequency type selected by the user is transmitted through the portable terminal, the main controller 120 may include the first electrode terminal 112-1 or the second. The current corresponding to the control signal is output to the electrode terminal 112-2 (3). Accordingly, the output current may be transmitted to the electrode terminals having opposite polarities through the left and right directions, the up and down directions and the diagonal directions of the muscle tissue in the skin.

FIG. 7 is a reference diagram illustrating a current transmission path output from the main controller 120 of the electrical stimulator 100 shown in FIG. 1.

If a current is applied to the first electrode terminal 112-1, the current passes through the first electrode pattern 114-1, the fourth electrode pattern 114-4, and the fifth electrode pattern 114-5. It is transmitted to the muscle tissue of a person, and the current supplied through the muscle tissue is the second through the second electrode pattern 114-2, the third electrode pattern 114-3, and the sixth electrode pattern 114-6, respectively. It is transferred to the electrode terminal 112-2. In addition, when a current is applied to the second electrode terminal 112-2, the current passes through the second electrode pattern 114-2, the third electrode pattern 114-3, and the sixth electrode pattern 114-6. It is transmitted to the muscle tissue of a person, and the electric current that is energized through the muscle tissue passes through the first electrode pattern 114-1, the fourth electrode pattern 114-4, and the fifth electrode pattern 114-5, respectively. It is transferred to the first electrode terminal 112-1.

Therefore, according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, the current output from one electrode pattern is not only transmitted (①) to the electrode patterns on the left or right side, but also the electrode patterns existing on the upper or lower side It may be transferred to (②), further between the electrode patterns present in the diagonal direction (for example, between the first electrode pattern 114-1 and the sixth electrode pattern 114-6 or the second electrode pattern ( 114-2) and the fifth electrode pattern (114-5)) is also performed, so that not only the muscle tissues are moved from side to side, but also from up and down and diagonally.

8 is a perspective view illustrating an electrical stimulator 200 for muscle exercise according to another embodiment of the present invention.

8, the electrical stimulator 200 for muscle exercise includes a flexible pad 210 and the main controller 220.

The flexible pad 210 is attached to the human skin and transmits the current output from the main controller 220 to the skin.

9A is a front view of the flexible pad 210 shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B is a rear view of the flexible pad 210 shown in FIG. 8.

9A and 9B, the flexible pad 210 includes a pad center portion 211, first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2, and first to fourth pad wing portions 213- 1, 213-2, 213-3, 213-4), first to fourth electrode patterns 214-1, 214-2, 214-3, 214-4, first to fourth conductive connection patterns (215-1, 215-2, 215-3, 215-4).

The pad center portion 211 forms a central region of the flexible pad 210. The part indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 9B represents the center portion 211 of the pad.

The first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 may be positive (+) terminals or negative (-) terminals. The first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 may be disposed in the center portion 211 of the pad. 9A and 9B, the first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 may be formed through the front and rear surfaces of the pad in the center portion 211 of the pad. The surface of the first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 exposed on the rear surface of the flexible pad 210 may be attached with an insulating film or tape for insulation.

Structural and functional characteristics of the first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 are the same as those of the first and second electrode terminals 112-1 and 112-2 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

The first to fourth pad wing portions 213-1, 213-2, 213-3, and 213-4 are paired with respect to the virtual axis VA of the pad center portion 211, respectively, and protrude in the left and right directions. Can be At this time, the first pad wing portion 213-1 and the second pad wing portion 213-2 are paired, and the third pad wing portion 213-3 and the fourth pad wing portion 213-4 are formed. In pairs.

The first and second pad wings 213-1 and 213-2 are respectively located on the upper side of the pad center portion 211. At this time, the first and second pad wings 213-1 and 213-2 are respectively protruded in the left and right directions based on the virtual axis VA. 9A and 9B, the first pad wing 213-1 protrudes in the left direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, but may also protrude in the upward diagonal direction d1. The second pad wings 213-2 protrude in the right direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, and may also protrude in the upward diagonal direction d2.

The third and fourth pad wings 213-3 and 213-4 are located on the lower side of the pad center portion 211, respectively. At this time, the third and fourth pad wings 213-3 and 213-4 are respectively protruding in the left and right directions based on the virtual axis VA. 9A and 9B, the third pad wing 213-3 protrudes in the left direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, and may protrude in the downward diagonal direction d3. The fourth pad wings 213-4 protrude in the right direction with respect to the virtual axis VA, and may protrude in the downward diagonal direction d4.

The first to fourth electrode patterns 214-1, 214-2, 214-3, and 214-4 include first to fourth pad wing portions 213-1, 213-2, 213-3, and 213-4 ) It may be formed of a conductive material on each side. Among the first to fourth electrode patterns 214-1, 214-2, 214-3, and 214-4, the first electrode pattern 214-1 and the third electrode pattern 214-3 are virtual axes VA ), Respectively, the second electrode pattern 214-2 and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4 are located on the right with respect to the virtual axis VA. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, the first electrode pattern 214-1 is formed on one surface of the first pad wing portion 213-1, and the second electrode pattern 214-2 is the second It is formed on one surface of the pad wing portion 213-2, the third electrode pattern 214-3 is formed on one surface of the third pad wing portion 213-3, and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4 is It may be formed on one surface of the fourth pad wing portion (213-4). The first to fourth electrode patterns 214-1, 214-2, 214-3 and 214-4 may be formed of a fine grid-shaped current transmission pattern P for uniform transmission of current.

The first to fourth conductive connection patterns 215-1, 215-2, 215-3, and 215-4 are the pad center portion 211 and the first to fourth pad wing portions 213-1, 213-2, 213-3 and 213-4), the first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 and the first to fourth electrode patterns 214-1, 214-2 and 214 -3, 214-4) are electrically connected. That is, the first to fourth conductive connection patterns 215-1, 215-2, 215-3, and 215-4 are formed in a pattern having electrical conductivity, so that the current output from the main controller 220 is first And the second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 and the first to fourth electrode patterns 214-1, 214-2, 214-3, and 214-4.

The first electrode terminal 212-1 is electrically connected to the first electrode pattern 214-1 and the second electrode pattern 214-2 by two conductive connection patterns, respectively, and the second electrode terminal 212. -2) is electrically connected to the third active pattern 214-3 and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4 by two different conductive connection patterns, respectively. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, the first conductive connection pattern 215-1 is a pattern for electrically connecting the first electrode terminal 212-1 and the first electrode pattern 214-1. , The second conductive connection pattern 215-2 is a pattern for electrically connecting the first electrode terminal 212-1 and the second electrode pattern 214-2. In addition, the third conductive connection pattern 215-3 is a pattern for electrically connecting the second electrode terminal 212-2 and the third electrode pattern 214-3, and the fourth conductive connection pattern 215-4 ) Is a pattern for electrically connecting the second electrode terminal 212-2 and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4.

The flexible pad 210 of the present invention may further include a gel pad (not shown). In addition, the main controller 220 of the electrical stimulator 200 of the present invention includes a power module, and outputs current to the first and second electrode terminals 212-1 and 212-2 according to driving of the power module. do. In addition, the electrical stimulator 200 of the present invention may further include a portable terminal. The portable terminal transmits a control signal for controlling the operation of the main controller 220 to the main controller 220 using a wireless communication network.

The gel pads constituting the electrical stimulator 200 of the present invention, the main controller 220 and the contents of the portable terminal are described in the gel pad, the main controller 120 and the portable terminal described in the electrical stimulator 100 of the above-described embodiment. Since it is the same as the structure and function, detailed description is omitted.

FIG. 10 is a reference diagram illustrating a transmission path of current output from the main controller 220 of the electrical stimulator 200 shown in FIG. 8.

If a current is applied to the first electrode terminal 212-1, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue of a person through the first electrode pattern 214-1 and the second electrode pattern 214-2, and the muscle tissue The current supplied through is transmitted to the second electrode terminal 212-2 through the third electrode pattern 214-3 and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4, respectively. In addition, when a current is applied to the second electrode terminal 212-2, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue of a person through the third electrode pattern 214-3 and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4, and the muscle The current supplied through the tissue is transmitted to the first electrode terminal 212-1 through the first electrode pattern 214-1 and the second electrode pattern 214-2, respectively.

Therefore, according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10, the current output from one electrode pattern may be transferred (①) to electrode patterns existing on the upper or lower side, and also, an electrode existing in a diagonal direction. Between patterns (for example, between the first electrode pattern 214-1 and the fourth electrode pattern 214-4 or between the second electrode pattern 214-2 and the third electrode pattern 214-3) In the current transfer (②) is also made, not only to move the muscle tissue up and down, but also to make a diagonal movement.

So far, the present invention has been focused on the preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in terms of explanation, not limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent range should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

Claims

A main controller including a power module and outputting current according to driving of the power module; And

It includes a flexible pad attached to the skin of a person to transmit the current output from the main controller to the skin,

The flexible pad,

A pad center portion forming a central region of the pad;

First and second electrode terminals disposed at the center of the pad and having different polarities;

A pair of first to sixth pad wings protruding in the left and right directions in a pair based on the virtual axis of the center of the pad;

First to sixth electrode patterns formed of a conductive material on one surface of each of the first to sixth pad wing portions;

It is formed on one surface of the pad center portion and the first to sixth pad wing portions, and includes six conductive connection patterns that respectively connect the first and second electrode terminals and the first to sixth electrode patterns,

The first to sixth electrode patterns,

The first and second electrode patterns respectively formed on the first and second pad wing portions positioned above the center of the pad, and the fifth and sixth pad wing portions positioned below the center portion of the pad, respectively. The third and fourth pad patterns formed between the fifth and sixth electrode patterns, the first and second pad wing portions, and the third and fourth pad wing portions positioned between the fifth and sixth pad wing portions, respectively. Includes 4 electrode patterns,

The first electrode pattern, the third electrode pattern and the fifth electrode pattern are located on the left side, and the second electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern and the sixth electrode pattern are located on the right side,

The first electrode terminal is electrically connected to the first electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern by three conductive connection patterns, respectively, and the second electrode terminal has three different conductivity. The second active pattern, the third electrode pattern and the sixth electrode pattern are electrically connected to each other by connection patterns,

When the flexible pad is attached to the skin and outputs the current through the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal, the output current indicates the left-right direction, the up-down direction and the diagonal direction of the muscle tissue in the skin. Electric stimulator for muscle exercise, characterized in that delivered to the electrode terminal having the opposite polarity through.
The method according to claim 1,

The main controller,

Electric stimulator for muscle exercise, characterized in that for outputting a current that varies according to a plurality of frequency types.
The method according to claim 1,

The main controller,

And a snap button terminal detachable from the first and second electrode terminals.
The method according to claim 1,

The flexible pad,

An electrical stimulator for muscle exercise, further comprising a gel pad for strengthening contact with the skin on the surfaces of the first to sixth electrode patterns and conducting the current smoothly with the skin.
The method according to claim 1,

The third and fourth pad wings are electrically stimulators for muscle exercise, characterized in that the first and second pad wings and the fifth and sixth pad wing parts protrude and extend relatively more.
The method according to claim 1,

The first to sixth electrode patterns,

Electrical stimulator for muscle movement, characterized in that formed in a fine grid pattern of current transmission pattern for the uniform transmission of the current.
The method according to claim 1,

The conductive connection patterns,

And a first conductive connection pattern and a second conductive connection pattern for connecting the first electrode terminal and the first electrode pattern and the fifth electrode pattern, respectively, and connecting the first electrode terminal and the fourth electrode pattern To include a third conductive connection pattern formed by bypassing the periphery of the second electrode pattern,

And a fourth conductive connection pattern and a fifth conductive connection pattern for connecting the second electrode terminal, the second electrode pattern, and the sixth electrode pattern, respectively, and connecting the second electrode terminal and the third electrode pattern. And a third conductive connection pattern formed by bypassing the periphery of the fifth electrode pattern.
The method according to claim 1,

When the current is applied to the first electrode terminal, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue via the first electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern, and the current that is energized through the muscle tissue Is respectively transmitted to the second electrode terminal through the second electrode pattern, the third electrode pattern and the sixth electrode pattern,

When the current is applied to the second electrode terminal, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue via the second electrode pattern, the third electrode pattern, and the sixth electrode pattern, and the current that is energized through the muscle tissue Is an electric stimulator for muscle exercise, characterized in that each is transmitted to the first electrode terminal via the first electrode pattern, the fourth electrode pattern, and the fifth electrode pattern.
The method according to claim 1,

The electrical stimulator,

Further comprising a portable terminal for outputting a control signal for controlling the operation of the main controller,

The main controller,

A muscle further comprising a wireless communication module for wirelessly receiving the control signal transmitted from the portable terminal, and outputting a current corresponding to the frequency type of the control signal to the first and second electrode terminals. Electric stimulator for exercise.
The method according to claim 9,

The portable terminal,

And a user interface unit providing waveform information corresponding to a plurality of frequency types and receiving waveform information selected by a user among the provided waveform information.
A main controller including a power module and outputting current according to driving of the power module; And

It includes a flexible pad attached to the skin of a person to transmit the current output from the main controller to the skin,

The flexible pad,

A pad center portion forming a central region of the pad;

First and second electrode terminals disposed at the center of the pad and having different polarities;

First to fourth pad wing portions, which are paired with respect to the virtual axis of the center of the pad and protrude in the left and right directions, respectively;

First to fourth electrode patterns formed of a conductive material on one surface of each of the first to fourth pad wing portions;

It is formed on one surface of the pad center portion and the first to fourth pad wing portions, and includes four conductive connection patterns respectively connecting the first and second electrode terminals and the first to fourth electrode patterns,

The first to fourth electrode patterns,

The first and second electrode patterns respectively formed on the first and second pad wing portions positioned above the center portion of the pad, and the third and fourth pad wing portions disposed below the center portion of the pad, respectively. The third and fourth electrode patterns,

The first electrode pattern and the third electrode pattern are located on the left side, and the second electrode pattern and the fourth electrode pattern are located on the right side,

The first electrode terminal is electrically connected to the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern by two conductive connection patterns, respectively, and the second electrode terminal is formed by two other conductive connection patterns. Respectively connected to the third positive pattern and the fourth electrode pattern,

When the flexible pad is attached to the skin and outputs the current through the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal, the output current is opposite polarity through the vertical and diagonal directions of muscle tissue in the skin. Electric stimulator for muscle exercise, characterized in that is transmitted to the electrode terminal having a.
The method according to claim 11,

The first and second pad wing portions protrude left and right in an upward diagonal direction with respect to the center portion of the pad,

The third and fourth pad wing portions are an electric stimulator for muscle exercise, characterized in that protruding left and right in the diagonal direction of the lower part relative to the center of the pad.
The method according to claim 11,

The conductive connection patterns,

And a first conductive connection pattern and a second conductive connection pattern for connecting the first electrode terminal and the first and second electrode patterns, respectively.

And a third conductive connection pattern and a fourth conductive connection pattern for connecting the second electrode terminal and the third and fourth electrode patterns.
The method according to claim 11,

When the current is applied to the first electrode terminal, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue via the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern, and the currents through the muscle tissue are respectively the third electrode. It is transferred to the second electrode terminal through the pattern and the fourth electrode pattern,

When the current is applied to the second electrode terminal, the current is transmitted to the muscle tissue via the third electrode pattern and the fourth electrode pattern, and the currents through the muscle tissue are respectively the first electrode. Electric stimulator for muscle exercise characterized in that it is transmitted to the first electrode terminal through the pattern and the second electrode pattern.