WO2023018015A1

WO2023018015A1 - Wearable combined treatment device

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Publication number: WO2023018015A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/009826
Authority: WO
Inventors: 신재우
Original assignee: (주)이지템
Priority date: 2021-08-09
Filing date: 2022-07-07
Publication date: 2023-02-16
Also published as: KR102353773B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable combined treatment device that selectively mounts a combined treatment probe to a probe attachment/detachment bracket formed on a band body, with the band body worn on a body part such as a wrist, so as to provide ultrasonic stimulation, thermal stimulation, etc., selectively or in a combined manner, to a joint area to be treated, thereby enabling a user to have effective treatment for diseases such as arthritis even at home, as opposed to at a treatment facility, and also comfortably receive treatment for a long time without the need to make contact with the treatment site while holding an ultrasound probe, etc. during the treatment. A wearable combined treatment device, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a band body worn on a body part including a joint; one or more probe attachment/detachment brackets formed in an area of the band body corresponding to the joint; a combined treatment probe detachably coupled to the inside of the probe attachment/detachment bracket so as to be electrically connected thereto; an ultrasonic stimulation unit provided in the combined treatment probe and generating ultrasonic waves to provide ultrasonic stimulation to the joint; and a controller provided on the band body, electrically connected to the probe attachment/detachment bracket, and providing power and control signals for operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit.

Description

Body wearable complex treatment device

The present invention relates to a body-wearable complex treatment device that is worn on a body part such as a wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc. to enable complex treatment such as ultrasonic treatment, thermal treatment, vibration massage, and the like. In a state where the band body is worn on body parts such as wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, waists, shoulders, etc., the complex treatment probe is selectively attached to the probe attachment/detachment bracket formed on the band body to provide ultrasonic stimulation and thermal stimulation to the corresponding joint , Vibration stimulation, etc. are provided selectively or in combination, so that not only can treatment of diseases such as arthritis be effectively performed even at home that is not a professional treatment institution, but also contact the treatment area while holding the ultrasonic probe during treatment. It relates to a body-wearable composite treatment device that allows users to comfortably receive treatment for a long time without the need to do so.

In general, ultrasound refers to periodic sound pressure having a frequency exceeding the maximum audible range that humans can hear, usually 25 kHz. Such ultrasonic waves are generally widely used in various fields such as penetrating a medium, measuring echo waves, or supplying concentrated energy.

In addition, since ultrasound was adopted as an official physical therapy tool by the American Council of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 1952, ultrasound has been used in various ways as a tool for therapeutic purposes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Ultrasound for use can be generally divided into high-intensity pulsed ultrasound and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS).

Among them, low-intensity ultrasound changes the permeability of the cell membrane of adjacent cells and introduces Ca ²⁺ ions into the cell, thereby increasing the concentration of Ca ²⁺ in the cell. It is known to have beneficial effects.

The low-intensity pulse-type ultrasound therapy device using such low-intensity pulse-type ultrasound is a medical device used in various areas such as fracture treatment, cartilage and soft tissue regeneration of spinal disc patients, and treatment of torn muscles. Research on the therapeutic effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound has been actively conducted in Korea as well as abroad from the late 1990s to the present, and many studies have proven its effectiveness in cartilage regeneration and fracture healing, which shortens the patient's fracture healing period. it was confirmed

As an example of such an ultrasound therapy device, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0537343 (announced on December 19, 2005) has a frequency of 0.1 to 5 MHz and an ultrasound oscillation controller for generating ultrasound with an intensity of 200 to 800 mW/cm 2 . A main control unit that supplies a voltage set by the user to the probe side for a predetermined time, an ultrasonic generator that generates ultrasonic waves according to the control state of the main control unit, and an ultrasonic vibrator that vibrates according to the ultrasonic waves input from the ultrasonic generator and a probe for directly transmitting ultrasonic vibrations generated from the ultrasonic oscillator to a joint to be treated while in contact with the ultrasonic oscillator.

In addition, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0106040 (published on September 18, 2019) discloses a housing forming an external shape including a head portion and a handle extending from the head portion, and a housing installed in the head portion and transmitting low-power ultrasound to the joint area. An ultrasonic output unit applied to the ultrasonic output unit, a circuit unit installed inside the housing to control the ultrasonic output unit, a control unit installed in the housing and connected to the circuit unit to operate the circuit unit, and installed in the housing and connected to the circuit unit Disclosed is a joint treatment device including a display unit for externally displaying an operating state and a power supply unit connected to the circuit unit to supply power.

However, in the case of the conventional ultrasonic treatment device, there is a problem in that only the original treatment is possible through ultrasonic stimulation and complex treatment is not possible. There was a very uncomfortable problem when receiving treatment.

Therefore, the present invention selectively attaches a complex treatment probe to the probe attachment/detachment bracket formed on the band body in a state where the band body is worn on body parts such as wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, waists, shoulders, etc. As thermal stimulation and vibration stimulation are provided selectively or in combination, not only can treatment of diseases such as arthritis be effectively performed even at home, which is not a professional treatment institution, but also while holding the ultrasound probe during treatment It is an object of the present invention to provide a body-wearable complex treatment device that allows a user to comfortably receive treatment for a long time without having to contact the body.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a band main body worn on a body part including a joint, one or more probe attachment/detachment brackets formed on a joint corresponding part of the band main body, and detachable probe attachment/detachment bracket within the probe attachment/detachment bracket. A composite treatment probe coupled and electrically connected, an ultrasonic stimulation unit provided in the composite treatment probe and providing ultrasonic stimulation to the joint by generating ultrasonic waves, and provided on the band body and electrically connected to the probe attachment/detachment bracket. And provides a body-wearable composite treatment device characterized in that it includes a controller for providing power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit.

In the present invention, a thermal stimulation member provided in the complex treatment probe and providing thermal stimulation to the joint according to power and control signals provided from the controller is further included.

In the present invention, a vibration stimulation member provided in the probe attachment/detachment bracket and providing vibration stimulation to the joint according to power and control signals provided from the controller is further included.

In the present invention, the band body is assumed to be worn on one of the wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist and shoulder.

In the present invention, the band body is to be formed of a two-layer structure including an inner skin and an outer skin to enable electrical wiring therein.

In the present invention, the probe attachment/detachment bracket is formed in a ring formation with a vertical flat portion formed on an inner circumferential surface, and the complex treatment probe is formed in a cylindrical shape with a vertical cutting surface formed to correspond to the inner circumferential surface of the probe attachment/detachment bracket. Rotation of the composite treatment probe is prevented, and the probe attachment/detachment bracket and the composite treatment probe are electrically connected to each other by contact between the vertical plane portion and the vertical cutting surface.

In the present invention, a metal plate is provided on an inner circumference of the probe attachment/detachment bracket and a magnet is provided on an outer circumference of the composite treatment probe to correspond to the metal plate, so that the composite treatment probe is detachable from the probe attachment/detachment bracket by magnetic force. It is assumed that it can be combined.

In the present invention, the ultrasonic stimulation unit includes a composite treatment substrate provided in the composite treatment probe, an ultrasonic generator provided in the composite treatment probe and electrically connected to the composite treatment substrate to generate ultrasonic waves, and the composite treatment probe It is assumed that a probe electrode provided inside and providing ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic generator to the joint is included.

In the present invention, the controller includes a case, an operation button exposed on an upper surface of the case, a control board provided inside the case and generating a control signal according to the operation of the operation button, and A rechargeable battery provided and connected to the control board, and a cable terminal provided on the control board and exposed to the outside of the case are included.

In the present invention, the controller further includes a female coupler provided at the lower end of the case and electrically connected to the control board, and the band body is provided with a controller mounting plate to which the controller is detachably coupled. The controller mounting plate is provided with a male coupler corresponding to the female coupler and electrically connected to the first connection terminal of the probe attachment/detachment bracket through an electric wire.

In the body wearable complex treatment device according to the present invention, the complex treatment probe is selectively mounted on the probe attachment/detachment bracket formed on the band body while the band body is worn on body parts such as wrists, ankles, elbows, knees, waists, and shoulders. so that ultrasonic stimulation, thermal stimulation, vibration stimulation, etc. are selectively or complexly provided to the joint area, so that not only can treatment of diseases such as arthritis be effectively performed even at home, which is not a professional treatment institution, but also during treatment, ultrasound probe There is an advantage in that the user can comfortably receive treatment for a long time without having to contact the treatment area while holding the back.

1 is a perspective view of a body wearable composite treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the body wearable composite treatment device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the body wearable composite treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a probe attachment/detachment bracket in the body-wearable composite treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is an exploded perspective view of a composite treatment probe in the body wearable composite treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the controller in the body wearable complex treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is intended to be described in detail to the extent that a person skilled in the art can easily practice the invention, but does not mean that the technical spirit and scope of the present invention are limited thereby.

1 is a perspective view of a body-wearable composite treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a body-wearable composite treatment device according to various embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a body-wearable complex treatment device according to an example, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a probe attachment/detachment bracket in the body-wearable complex treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention 6 is an exploded perspective view of a controller in the body-wearable complex treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body wearable composite treatment device includes a band body worn on a body part including a joint, one or more probe attachment/detachment brackets formed on a joint corresponding part of the band body, and the attachment/detachment of the probe. A composite treatment probe detachably coupled to and electrically connected to the bracket, an ultrasonic stimulation unit provided in the composite treatment probe and generating ultrasonic waves to provide ultrasonic stimulation to the joint, and a probe attachment/detachment provided on the band body It is electrically connected to the bracket and characterized in that it includes a controller for providing power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit.

From here on, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 , components of the body-wearable composite treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and connection relationships between the components will be described in detail.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the body wearable composite treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band body 10, a probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, and a composite treatment probe 30. And, the ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 and the controller 50 are included.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the band body 10 is a body worn band worn on a body part including a joint, such as one of the wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist and shoulder, for example, or body worn. Corresponding to the protector, it may further include a Velcro tape, a buckle, etc. for mutual fastening, and may further include a wearing belt 16 and the like as needed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the band body 10 is preferably formed of a two-layered structure including an inner shell 11 and an outer shell 12 so that electrical wiring is possible therein.

In addition, a cable terminal 13 is provided on the band body 10 to be electrically connected to the controller 50 to be described later by a cable 80. In addition, a controller mounting plate 14 is provided on the band body 10 for coupling of the controller 50, and the controller mounting plate 14 has a male shape such as a male button magnet for detachable coupling of the controller 50. A coupler 15 may be provided. The male coupler 15 is electrically connected to the first connection terminal 24 of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 to be described later through electrical wiring.

At least one probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 is formed at a joint corresponding portion of the band body 10 described above. The probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 serves to form a kind of gripping hole through which the complex treatment probe 30 to be described later is detachably coupled to the band body 10, and as shown in FIG. 4, the band body Based on (10), an upper bracket member 21 and a lower bracket member 22 coupled to each other at upper and lower portions are included.

Meanwhile, the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 formed by mutually coupling the upper bracket member 21 and the lower bracket member 22 may be formed in various shapes, but it is preferable to form a ring with a vertical plane portion 23 formed on an inner circumferential surface thereof. desirable. At this time, the complex treatment probe 30, which will be described later, is formed in a cylindrical shape with a vertical cutting surface 33 formed to correspond to the inner circumferential surface of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, and when coupled to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, the composite treatment probe 30 It is preferable that the rotation of is prevented.

In addition, it is preferable that the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 and the complex treatment probe 30 are electrically connected to each other by contact between the vertical plane portion 23 and the vertical cutting surface 33. To this end, a first connection terminal 24 is formed on the vertical plane portion 23 of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 . The first connection terminal 24 is electrically connected to the controller 50 to be described later as well as the above-described male coupler 15 being electrically connected through electrical wiring and at the same time combining the complex treatment probe 30, which will be described later. It is electrically connected to the second connection terminal 44 of the complex treatment board 41.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of metal plates 25 are formed at a certain angle around the inner circumference of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 so that the complex treatment probe 30 is detachably coupled into the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 by magnetic force. provided at intervals.

In addition, the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 may be provided with a separate probe combination detection sensor for detecting whether the complex treatment probe 30 is coupled, and this probe combination detection sensor is implemented with various sensors such as a proximity sensor or an optical sensor. possible.

The composite treatment probe 30 is detachably coupled and electrically connected to the above-described probe attachment/detachment bracket 20. The complex treatment probe 30 corresponds to a kind of electrode probe that selectively or complexly provides ultrasonic stimulation, thermal stimulation, etc. to the corresponding joint, and is shown in FIG. 5 so that an ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 or the like can be installed therein. As such, the upper case member 31 and the lower case member 32 are formed by assembling each other.

When the composite treatment probe 30 formed by assembling the upper case member 31 and the lower case member 32 is coupled to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, the rotation of the composite treatment probe 30 is preferably prevented. For this purpose, the complex treatment probe 30 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a vertical cutting surface 33 corresponding to the inner circumferential surface of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20.

In addition, the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 and the complex treatment probe 30 are exposed through the first connection terminal 24 formed on the vertical plane portion 23 and the terminal exposure hole 34 formed on the vertical cutting surface 33. It is preferable to be electrically connected to each other by the contact of the second connection terminal 44 to be. To this end, the second connection terminal 44 of the complex treatment substrate 41, which is connectable to the first connection terminal 24 of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, is exposed to the outside on the vertical cut surface 33 of the complex treatment probe 30. A terminal exposure hole 34 is provided.

In addition, the composite treatment probe 30 is detachably coupled to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 by magnetic force, and a magnet 35 is attached to the outer circumference of the composite treatment probe 30 to attach the metal plate 25 of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 ) is provided to correspond to.

An ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 is provided in the aforementioned complex treatment probe 30 . The ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 serves to generate ultrasonic waves and provide ultrasonic stimulation to the joint, and as shown in FIG. 5, the composite treatment substrate 41 provided in the composite treatment probe 30, and the composite The ultrasonic generator 42 provided in the treatment probe 30 and electrically connected to the composite treatment substrate 41 to generate ultrasonic waves, and the ultrasonic generator 42 provided in the composite treatment probe 30 and generated by the ultrasonic generator for joint A probe electrode 43 provided to the site is included. It is desirable that the probe electrode 43 has a box shape with an open side in order to accommodate the thermal stimulation member 60 to be described later.

The configuration and action of ultrasonic stimulation by ultrasonic oscillation and probe electrodes are already known, and further detailed descriptions will be omitted here to simplify the specification.

On one side of the composite treatment substrate 41, a second connection terminal exposed to the outside through the terminal exposure hole 34 of the composite treatment probe 30 and connected to the first connection terminal 24 of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 ( 44) is provided.

In addition, a waterproof ring 45 may be coupled to a lower circumference of the probe electrode 43 to block moisture from entering between the complex treatment probe 30 and the probe electrode 43.

A controller 50 is provided on the aforementioned band body 10 . The controller 50 is electrically connected to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 and serves to provide power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit 40, the thermal stimulation member 60 and the vibration stimulation member 70 to be described later. By doing, it may be integrally fixed on the band body 10, or it may be detachably coupled.

As shown in FIG. 6, the controller 50 is provided with a case 51, an operation button 52 exposed on the upper surface of the case 51, and the inside of the case 51, and the operation button 52 ), a control board 53 that generates a control signal according to the operation, a rechargeable battery 54 provided inside the case 51 and connected to the control board 53, and provided on the control board 53 to the case A cable terminal 55 exposed to the outside of 51 is included. At this time, the cable terminal 55 can be electrically connected to the cable terminal 13 of the band body 10 by the cable 80.

In addition, the controller 50 may further include a female coupler 56 provided at a lower end of the case 51 and electrically connected to the control board 53 . At this time, the control board 53 is provided with a support leg corresponding to the female coupler 56, and is electrically connected to the female coupler 56 through electrical wiring through the support leg. In addition, for example, the female coupler 56, such as a female button magnet, is detachably coupled to the male coupler 15 of the controller mounting plate 14.

In addition, a thermal stimulation member 60 may be provided in the above-described complex treatment probe 30 . The thermal stimulation member 60 provides thermal stimulation to a corresponding joint according to power and control signals provided from the controller 50, and is circularly arranged in the probe electrode 43 provided in the complex treatment probe 30. It can be formed as a planar heating element of Heat generation of the thermal stimulation member 60 can be controlled by the composite treatment substrate 41 .

In addition, a vibration stimulation member 70 is provided in the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 . The vibration stimulation member 70 serves to provide vibration stimulation to a corresponding joint according to power and control signals provided from the controller 50, and can be implemented as a conventional vibrator.

The body wearable complex treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a band body 10 in a state worn on a body part through a band body that can be worn on the wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc. By selectively mounting the composite treatment probe 30 on the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 formed in the ultrasonic stimulation by the ultrasonic stimulation unit 40, the thermal stimulation by the thermal stimulation member 60, the vibration stimulation member ( 70) is provided selectively or in combination, so that treatment of diseases such as arthritis can be effectively performed even at home, which is not a professional treatment institution, and treatment while holding the ultrasonic probe during treatment There is an advantage in that the user can comfortably receive treatment for a long time without the need to contact the site.

Although the embodiments have been described above by way of example, the fact that the present invention can be embodied in various other forms without departing from its spirit and scope is apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above-described embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and all implementations within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents will be included within the scope of the present invention.

** Explanation of codes **

: Body wearable complex treatment device

10: band body

11: endothelium

12: outer skin

13: cable terminal

14: controller mounting plate

15: male coupler

16: worn belt

20: probe attachment/detachment bracket

21: upper bracket member

22: lower bracket subtitle

23: vertical plane part

24: first connection terminal

25: metal plate

30: complex treatment probe

31: upper case member

32: lower case member

33: vertical cutting surface

34: terminal exposure hole

35: magnet

40: ultrasonic stimulation unit

41: composite treatment substrate

42: ultrasonic generator

43: probe electrode

44: second connection terminal

45: waterproof ring

50: controller

51: case

52: operation button

53: control board

54: rechargeable battery

55: cable terminal

56: female coupler

60: thermal electrode member

70: vibration stimulation member

80: connection cable

Claims

A band body 10 worn on a body part including a joint;

At least one probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 formed at a joint corresponding portion of the band body 10;

a complex treatment probe 30 that is detachably coupled to and electrically connected to the probe detachable bracket 20;

An ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 provided in the complex treatment probe 30 and generating ultrasonic waves to provide ultrasonic stimulation to the joint; and

A controller 50 provided on the band body 10, electrically connected to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, and providing power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit 40; A body-wearable complex treatment device.
The method of claim 1,

A body wearable type characterized in that it further includes; a thermal stimulation member 60 provided in the complex treatment probe 30 and providing thermal stimulation to the joint according to power and control signals provided from the controller 50 Complex treatment device.
The method of claim 2,

A body wearable type characterized in that it further includes; a vibration stimulation member 70 that is included in the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 and provides vibration stimulation to the joint according to power and control signals provided from the controller 50 Complex treatment device.
The method of claim 4,

The band body 10 is a body wearable complex treatment device, characterized in that worn on one of the wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist and shoulder.
The method of claim 5,

The body wearable composite treatment device, characterized in that the band body (10) is formed of a two-layer structure containing an inner skin (11) and an outer skin (12) to enable electrical wiring therein.
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,

The probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 is formed in a ring formation with a vertical plane portion 23 formed on its inner circumferential surface, and the complex treatment probe 30 has a vertical cutting surface 33 formed to correspond to the inner circumferential surface of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20. It is formed in a cylindrical shape to prevent rotation of the complex treatment probe 30 relative to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20,

The probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 and the complex treatment probe 30 have a first connection terminal 24 formed on the vertical plane portion 23 and a terminal exposure hole 34 formed on the vertical cutting surface 33. Body-wearable composite treatment device, characterized in that electrically connected to each other by the contact of the second connection terminal 44 exposed through.
The method of claim 6,

A metal plate 25 is provided on the inner circumference of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, and a magnet 35 is provided on the outer circumference of the complex treatment probe 30 to correspond to the metal plate 25, and the complex treatment The probe 30 is a body-wearable complex treatment device, characterized in that detachably coupled to the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 by magnetic force.
The method of claim 7,

The ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 is provided in the composite treatment probe 30 and electrically connected to the composite treatment substrate 41 provided in the composite treatment probe 30 and connected to the composite treatment substrate 41 to generate ultrasonic waves. It includes an ultrasonic generator 42 and a probe electrode 43 provided in the complex treatment probe 30 and providing ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic generator 42 to the joint. Body wearable complex treatment device, characterized in that the substrate 41 is provided with the second connection terminal (44).
The method of claim 8,

The controller 50 includes a case 51, an operation button 52 exposed on an upper surface of the case 51, and provided inside the case 51 and operated by the operation button 52. A control board 53 generating a control signal, a rechargeable battery 54 provided inside the case 51 and connected to the control board 53, and provided on the control board 53 to make the case ( 51) body wearable composite treatment device characterized in that the cable terminal 55 exposed to the outside is included.
The method of claim 9,

The controller 50 further includes a female coupler 56 provided at the lower end of the case 51 and electrically connected to the control board 53, and the band body 10 includes the controller 50 A controller mounting plate 14 to which is detachably coupled is provided, and the controller mounting plate 14 corresponds to the female coupler 56 and connects to the first connection terminal 24 of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20. Body-wearable composite treatment device, characterized in that the male coupler 15 is electrically connected.