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EP0465870A1
EP0465870A1 EP91109875A EP91109875A EP0465870A1 EP 0465870 A1 EP0465870 A1 EP 0465870A1 EP 91109875 A EP91109875 A EP 91109875A EP 91109875 A EP91109875 A EP 91109875A EP 0465870 A1 EP0465870 A1 EP 0465870A1
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
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  • the invention relates to a device for the treatment of diseases, in particular in dermatology and paronychia using ultrasound, consisting of an electronic part for regulation with connected ultrasound transducer (s).
  • the device for ultrasound treatment for diseases according to the invention according to the preamble of claim 1 is characterized by an elastic, flat water bag with superordinate or subordinate support with ultrasonic vibrator (s) for transmitting the ultrasound to the water and via the elastic Sack to the treatment site (s) below or on top of it.
  • the device in the first exemplary embodiment consists of an elastic, flat water bag 1 with a vibrating plate 2, on which (2) vibrators 3 are placed, which are connected to the electronic part 5 via lines 4.
  • a U-bracket housing 6 with corresponding handle 7 engages over the oscillator 3; otherwise, a fill and drain neck 8 is provided on the water bag 1.
  • a device as a second embodiment is also shown with an elastic, flat water bag 11 with a vibrating plate (s) 12, under which (n) vibrators 13 are provided, which are connected via lines 14 to the electronic part 15, as in the first Execution.
  • Fig. 3 is a third embodiment
  • the oscillators 23 are here also provided under the oscillator plate (s) 22 and connected to an electronic part 25 via lines 24, as in the previous embodiments. Below this, in turn, there is a frame 26 with a corresponding receptacle 27, which has an edge 27a for gripping around the water bag 21 and here a filler and emptying nozzle 28 is provided at 22a.
  • the ultrasonic transducers 3, 13 and 23 can be switched on and off individually or together by the electronic part 5, 15 or 25 and can be controlled in the low-frequency sound range between 30 and 80 kHz.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for ultrasound treatment of disorders, particularly in dermatology and paronychia, consisting of an electronics control part (5), with connected ultrasound transducer(s) (3), where a flat elastic water bag (1), placed on the patient or on which the patient lies, is provided with ultrasound transducers (3) and serves to transmit the ultrasound to the water and, via the elastic bag (1), to the treatment site(s) lying on the bag or on which the bag is placed. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Gerät zur Behandlung bei Erkrankungen, insbesondere in der Dermatologie und Paronychie unter Verwendung von Ultraschall, bestehend aus einem Eletronikteil zur Regulierung mit angeschlossenen Ultraschallschwinger (n).The invention relates to a device for the treatment of diseases, in particular in dermatology and paronychia using ultrasound, consisting of an electronic part for regulation with connected ultrasound transducer (s).

Es sind nach DE-GM 90 01 147.3 schon kleinere Geräte zur Trocken- und Flüssigkeitsbehandlung vorgeschlagen worden, bei welchen ein Schwinger mit Flüssigkeits- bzw. Wasserpolster zur Behandlung einzelner Körperstellen vorhanden ist. Für die Behandlung von größeren Körperteilen oder des ganzen Körpers sind eingebaute Badeeinheiten für die Ultraschalltherapie nach der EPA 0 301 162 bekannt. Diese Badeeinheiten sind fest eingebaut und daher nur bei entsprechenden Therapieanstalten anwendbar und nicht nur teuer in der Fertigung, sondern auch im Einbau und Einsatz aufwendig.According to DE-GM 90 01 147.3, smaller devices for dry and liquid treatment have already been proposed, in which an oscillator with liquid or water cushion is available for treating individual parts of the body. Built-in bathing units for ultrasound therapy according to EPA 0 301 162 are known for the treatment of larger parts of the body or the whole body. These bathing units are permanently installed and can therefore only be used at appropriate therapeutic institutions and are not only expensive to manufacture, but also complex to install and use.

Es ist nun Aufgabe der Erfindung, hier ein transportables und vielfach einsatzfähiges Gerät zu schaffen, welches die Lücke zwischen kleineren Handgeräten und Badeeinheiten schließt.It is an object of the invention to provide a portable and versatile device that closes the gap between smaller handheld devices and bathing units.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe kennzeichnet sich das Gerät zur Ultraschall-Behandlung bei Erkrankungen gemäß der Erfindung nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 durch einen elastischen, flachen Wassersack bei über- oder untergeordneter Auflage mit Ultraschallschwinger(n) zur Übertragung des Ultraschalls an's Wasser und über den elastischen Sack an die unter- oder aufgelegte(n) Behandlungsstelle(n).To solve this problem, the device for ultrasound treatment for diseases according to the invention according to the preamble of claim 1 is characterized by an elastic, flat water bag with superordinate or subordinate support with ultrasonic vibrator (s) for transmitting the ultrasound to the water and via the elastic Sack to the treatment site (s) below or on top of it.

Weitere Einzelheiten des Gerätes gemäß der Erfindung sind anhand von bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen in der Zeichnung dargestellt und nachfolgend beschrieben und zwar zeigen:

  • Figur 1 die Gesamtansicht einer teilweise geschnittenen ersten Ausführungsform,
  • Figur 2 die Gesamtansicht einer teilweise geschnittenen zweiten Ausführungsform und
  • Figur 3 die Gesamtansicht einer teilweise geschnittenen dritten Ausführungsform.
Further details of the device according to the invention are shown in the drawing with the aid of preferred exemplary embodiments and are described below, namely:
  • FIG. 1 the overall view of a partially cut first embodiment,
  • Figure 2 is an overall view of a partially sectioned second embodiment and
  • Figure 3 shows the overall view of a partially sectioned third embodiment.

Wie aus Figur 1 ersichtlich wird, besteht das Gerät beim ersten Ausführungsbeispiel aus einem elastischen, flachen Wassersack 1 mit Schwingerplatte 2, auf welcher (2) Schwinger 3 aufgesetzt sind, die über Leitungen 4 am Elektronikteil 5 angeschlossen sind. Über die Schwinger 3 greift ein U-Bügelgehäuse 6 mit entspr. Griff 7; im übrigen ist am Wassersack 1 ein Einfüll- und Entleerstutzen 8 vorgesehen.As can be seen from FIG. 1, the device in the first exemplary embodiment consists of an elastic, flat water bag 1 with a vibrating plate 2, on which (2) vibrators 3 are placed, which are connected to the electronic part 5 via lines 4. A U-bracket housing 6 with corresponding handle 7 engages over the oscillator 3; otherwise, a fill and drain neck 8 is provided on the water bag 1.

Nach Fig. 2 ist ein Gerät als zweites Ausführungsbeispiel ebenfalls mit einem elastischen, flachen Wassersack 11 dargestellt mit Schwingerplatte(n) 12, unter welcher(n) Schwinger 13 vorgesehen sind, die über Leitungen 14 am Elektronikteil 15 angeschlossen sind, wie bei der ersten Ausführung. Darunter ist ein Gestell 16 mit entspr. Aufnahme 17 vorgesehen, welche einen Rand 17a zum Übergriff des Wassersacks 11 besitzt und dieser (11) weist einen Einfüll- und Entleerstutzen 18 auf. Schließlich ist in Fig. 3 ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel2, a device as a second embodiment is also shown with an elastic, flat water bag 11 with a vibrating plate (s) 12, under which (n) vibrators 13 are provided, which are connected via lines 14 to the electronic part 15, as in the first Execution. Below this is a frame 16 with a corresponding receptacle 17, which has an edge 17a for overlapping the water bag 11 and this (11) has a filler and emptying nozzle 18. Finally, in Fig. 3 is a third embodiment

mit elastischem, flachen Wassersack 21 dargestellt als auflegbare Matraze. Hierbei ist diese Matraze 21 auf der Schwingerplatte(n) 22 oder Wanne unter Zwischenschaltung einer Flüssigkeitsschicht 21 a aufzulegen. Die Schwinger 23 sind hier ebenfalls unter der Schwingerplatte(n) 22 vorgesehen und über Leitungen 24 an einem Elektronikteil 25 angeschlossen, wie bei den vorhergehenden Ausführungen. Darunter ist wiederum ein Gestell 26 mit entspr. Aufnahme 27 vorgesehen, welche einen Rand 27a zum Umgriff des Wassersacks 21 besitzt und hier ist bei 22a ein Einfüll- und Entleerstutzen 28 vorgesehen.with elastic, flat water bag 21 shown as a mattress to put on. This mattress 21 is to be placed on the vibrating plate (s) 22 or trough with the interposition of a liquid layer 21 a. The oscillators 23 are here also provided under the oscillator plate (s) 22 and connected to an electronic part 25 via lines 24, as in the previous embodiments. Below this, in turn, there is a frame 26 with a corresponding receptacle 27, which has an edge 27a for gripping around the water bag 21 and here a filler and emptying nozzle 28 is provided at 22a.

Die Ultraschallschwinger 3, 13 bzw. 23 sind vom Elektronikteil 5, 15 oder 25 einzeln oder gemeinsam einschalt- und ausschaltbar sowie zu steuern im niederfrequenten Schallbereich zwischen 30 und 80 kHz.The ultrasonic transducers 3, 13 and 23 can be switched on and off individually or together by the electronic part 5, 15 or 25 and can be controlled in the low-frequency sound range between 30 and 80 kHz.

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1. Gerät zur Ultraschall-Behandlung bei Erkrankungen,
insbesondere in der Dermatologie und Paronychie, bestehend aus einem Elektronikteil zur Regelung mit angeschlossenen Ultraschallschwinger(n), gekennzeichnet durch einen elastischen, flachen Wassersack bei über- oder untergeordneter Auflage mit Ultraschallschwinger(n) zur Übertragung des Ultraschalls an's Wasser und über den elastischen Sack an die unter- oder aufgelegte Behandlungsstelle(n).1. device for ultrasound treatment for diseases,
Especially in dermatology and paronychia, consisting of an electronic part for control with connected ultrasound transducer (s), characterized by an elastic, flat water bag with a higher or lower level support with ultrasound transducer (s) for transmitting the ultrasound to the water and via the elastic bag the treatment site (s) under or on top of it. 2. Gerät zur Ultraschall-Behandlung nach Anspruch 1, da durch gekennzeichnet,
daß der elastische, flache Wassersack an einer Schwingerplatte angeordnet ist, welche mit einem die Schwinger übergreifenden U-Bügel, insbesondere -Gehäuse mit entspr. Griff versehen ist.2. Device for ultrasound treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that
that the elastic, flat water bag is arranged on a transducer plate, which is provided with a U-bracket, in particular housing with corresponding handle, over the transducer. 3. Gerät zur Ultraschall-Behandlung nach Anspruch 1, da durch gekennzeichnet,
daß der elastische, flache Wassersack mit Schwingerplatte(n) einem Aufnahmegestell aufliegt und insbes. randseitig von diesem umgriffen wird.3. Device for ultrasound treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that
that the elastic, flat water bag with the vibrating plate (s) rests on a receiving frame and in particular is encompassed by the edge thereof. 4. Gerät zur Ultraschall-Behandlung nach Anspruch 1, da durch gekennzeichnet, daß der elastische, flache Wassersack als Matraze einer Schwingerplatte oder -Wanne mit Aufnahmegestell, vorzugsweise unter Zwischenschaltung einer Flüssigkeitsschicht aufliegt.4. Device for ultrasound treatment according to An Saying 1, characterized in that the elastic, flat water bag rests as a mattress of an oscillating plate or tub with a receiving frame, preferably with the interposition of a liquid layer. 5. Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ultraschallschwinger einzeln oder gemeinsam einschalt- und ausschaltbar sind, regelbar im niederfrequenten Schallbereich zwischen 30 und 80 kHz.5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ultrasonic vibrators can be switched on and off individually or together, controllable in the low-frequency sound range between 30 and 80 kHz.
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