KR102353773B1 - Wearable type complex stimulus apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

In the present invention, a composite stimulation probe is selectively mounted on a probe detachable bracket formed on the band body while the band body is worn on body parts such as wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc. It is a body-wearable complex stimulation device that not only provides selective or complex stimulation, vibration stimulation, etc., but also allows the user to comfortably receive stimulation for a long time without having to touch the joint while holding the ultrasonic probe. it's about
The body-wearable composite stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band body worn on body parts including joints, one or more probe detachable brackets formed on joint-corresponding parts of the band body, and the probe attachment and detachment brackets. A composite stimulation probe detachably coupled to the bracket and electrically connected thereto; an ultrasound stimulation unit provided in the composite stimulation probe to generate ultrasound to provide ultrasound stimulation to the joints; It is characterized in that it includes a controller electrically connected to the bracket for providing power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit.

Description

Wearable type complex stimulus apparatus

The present invention relates to a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus that is worn on body parts such as wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc. to enable complex stimulation such as ultrasonic stimulation, thermal stimulation, vibration stimulation, etc. In a state where the band body is worn on body parts such as wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc., the composite stimulation probe is selectively installed on the probe detachable bracket formed on the band body, and ultrasonic stimulation and thermal stimulation are applied to the relevant joint area. Regarding a body-wearable complex stimulation device that not only provides selective or complex vibration stimulation, etc., but also enables the user to comfortably receive stimulation for a long time without having to touch the joint while holding an ultrasonic probe, etc. will be.

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

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

The low intensity of the ultrasonic wave is changed by changing the cell membrane permeability within the adjacent cell to increase the Ca ^{+ 2} concentration in the cell by introducing Ca ²⁺ ions in cells, and these cells increases the movement of the cells or growth factors synthesized in wound healing It is known to have a beneficial effect.

The low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulator using such low-intensity pulsed ultrasound is a medical device used in various areas, such as fracture treatment, cartilage and soft tissue regeneration of spinal disc patients, and torn muscle treatment. Studies on the stimulation effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound have been actively carried out in Korea as well as abroad from the late 1990s to the present. it was confirmed

As an example of such an ultrasonic stimulator, Korean Patent Registration Publication No. 10-0537343 (published on Dec. 19, 2005) describes an ultrasonic oscillation control unit that generates ultrasonic waves having a frequency of 0.1 to 5 MHz and an intensity of 200 to 800 mW/cm2. and a main control unit supplying a voltage set by a user to the probe side for a predetermined time, an ultrasonic generator generating ultrasonic waves according to a control state of the main controller, and an ultrasonic vibrator vibrating according to ultrasonic waves input from the ultrasonic generator and a probe that directly transmits ultrasonic vibrations generated from the ultrasonic vibrator to a joint to be treated while in contact with the ultrasonic vibrator.

In addition, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0106040 (published on September 18, 2019) discloses a housing having an external shape including a head part and a handle extending from the head part, and is installed in the head part and transmits low-power ultrasonic waves to the joint part an ultrasonic output unit applied to the housing; a circuit unit installed in the housing to control the ultrasonic output unit; a manipulation unit installed in the housing and connected to the circuit unit to operate the circuit unit; installed in the housing and connected to the circuit unit; A display unit for displaying an operating state to the outside, and a power supply unit connected to the circuit unit to supply power is disclosed.

However, in the case of the conventional ultrasonic stimulation apparatus, only the original stimulation can be provided through ultrasound stimulation, but there is a problem that complex stimulation cannot be provided. Therefore, there was a very uncomfortable problem when receiving ultrasound stimulation for a long time.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration Publication No. 10-0537343 (2005.12.19) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0106040 (2019.09.18)

Therefore, the present invention selectively mounts a complex stimulation probe to a probe detachable bracket formed in the band body in a state where the band body is worn on body parts such as wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc. A body-wearable complex stimulation device that not only provides selective or combined thermal stimulation and vibration stimulation, but also allows the user to comfortably receive stimulation for a long time without having to touch the joint while holding an ultrasonic probe, etc. aims to provide

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a band body to be worn on body parts including joints, one or more probe detachable brackets formed on the joint corresponding parts of the band body, and detachable within the probe detachable bracket. A composite stimulation probe coupled and electrically connected, an ultrasound stimulation unit provided in the composite stimulation probe to generate ultrasound to provide ultrasound stimulation to the joint, and an ultrasound stimulation unit provided on the band body and electrically connected to the probe detachable bracket and a controller for providing power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit is provided.

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

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

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

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

In the present invention, the probe attachment and detachment bracket is formed by forming a ring with a vertical plane portion formed on the inner circumferential surface, and the composite magnetic pole probe is formed in a cylindrical shape having a vertical cut surface to correspond to the inner circumferential surface of the probe attachment and detachment bracket. Rotation of the composite magnetic pole probe is prevented, and the probe detachable bracket and the composite magnetic pole probe are electrically connected to each other by the contact between the vertical plane part and the vertical cut surface.

In the present invention, a metal plate is provided on the inner periphery of the probe detachable bracket, and a magnet is provided on the outer periphery of the complex magnetic pole probe to correspond to the metal plate, and the complex magnetic pole probe is attached to and detached from the probe detachable bracket by magnetic force. It is assumed that it is possible to combine.

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

In the present invention, the controller includes a case, an operation button exposed on the upper surface of the case, a control board provided in the case and generating a control signal according to the operation of the operation button, and inside the case 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 is provided at the lower end of the case and further includes a female coupler electrically connected to the control board, and the band body is provided with a controller mounting plate to which the controller is detachably coupled, It is assumed that 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/detachable bracket through an electrical wiring.

The body-wearable composite stimulation device according to the present invention selectively mounts the composite stimulation probe to a probe detachable bracket formed on the band body while the band body is worn on body parts such as wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist, shoulder, etc. In this way, not only ultrasonic stimulation, thermal stimulation, vibration stimulation, etc. are selectively or complexly provided to the joint area, but also the user can comfortably receive stimulation for a long time without touching the joint area while holding the ultrasonic probe. there are advantages to

1 is a perspective view of a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view of a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3 is an exploded perspective view of a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is an exploded perspective view of a probe detachable bracket in the body-wearable composite stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is an exploded perspective view of a complex stimulation probe in a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is an exploded perspective view of a controller in the body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus 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 for the purpose of describing in detail enough that a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the invention, and this does not mean that the technical spirit and scope of the present invention is limited thereto.

1 is a perspective view of a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a body-worn complex stimulation apparatus according to various embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the present invention An exploded perspective view of a body-wearable composite stimulation apparatus according to an example, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a probe detachable bracket in the body-wearable composite stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the present invention In the body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to an example, it is an exploded perspective view of the complex stimulation probe, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the controller in the body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A body-wearable composite stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band body worn on a body part including joints, one or more probe detachable brackets formed on joint-corresponding parts of the band body, and the probe attachment/detachment bracket A composite stimulation probe detachably coupled in a bracket and electrically connected thereto; an ultrasound stimulation unit provided in the composite stimulation probe to generate ultrasound to provide ultrasound stimulation to the joint; It is characterized in that it includes a controller electrically connected to the bracket for providing power and control signals for the operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit.

Hereinafter, the components of the body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the connection relationship between the components will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the body-wearable composite stimulation apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a band body 10, a probe detachable bracket 20, and a composite stimulation probe 30. And, the ultrasonic stimulation unit 40, and the controller 50 is included.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the band body 10 is a body worn band or body worn on body parts including joints, such as wrist, ankle, elbow, knee, waist and one of the shoulder. 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, etc. if necessary.

The band body 10 is preferably formed of a two-layer structure including an inner shell 11 and an outer shell 12 to enable electrical wiring therein, as shown in FIG. 4 .

In addition, a cable terminal 13 is provided on the band body 10 so as to be electrically connected to a controller 50 to be described later and a connection 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 type, such as a male button magnet, for detachable coupling of the controller 50. A coupler 15 may be provided. This male coupler 15 is electrically connected to the first connection terminal 24 of the probe detachable bracket 20 to be described later through an electrical wiring.

One or more probe detachable brackets 20 are formed in the joint corresponding portion of the aforementioned band body 10 . This probe detachable bracket 20 serves to form a kind of gripping coupling hole that allows the complex stimulation probe 30 to be described later to be detachably coupled to the band body 10, and as shown in FIG. 4, the band body An upper bracket member 21 and a lower bracket member 22 that are coupled to each other at the upper and lower portions based on (10) are included.

On the other hand, the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20 formed by coupling the upper bracket member 21 and the lower bracket member 22 to each other may be formed in various shapes, but it is formed by forming a ring in which the vertical plane part 23 is formed on the inner circumferential surface. desirable. At this time, the compound stimulation probe 30 to be described later is formed in a cylindrical shape with a vertical cut surface 33 to correspond to the inner circumferential surface of the probe attachment/detachment bracket 20, and when coupled to the probe attachment/detachable bracket 20, the composite stimulation probe 30 It is desirable to prevent rotation of

In addition, it is preferable that the probe detachable bracket 20 and the composite magnetic pole probe 30 are electrically connected to each other by the contact between the vertical plane part 23 and the vertical cut surface 33 . To this end, the first connection terminal 24 is formed on the vertical plane portion 23 of the probe detachable bracket 20 . These first connection terminals 24 are electrically connected to the aforementioned male coupler 15 through electrical wiring and are electrically connected to the controller 50 to be described later, and at the same time to be described later when the composite stimulation probe 30 is coupled. It is electrically connected to the second connection terminal 44 of the composite stimulation board 41 .

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

In addition, the probe attachment and detachment bracket 20 may be provided with a separate probe coupling detection sensor for detecting whether the composite stimulus probe 30 is coupled. It is possible.

In the above-described probe detachable bracket 20, the composite magnetic pole probe 30 is detachably coupled and electrically connected. The complex stimulation probe 30 corresponds to a kind of electrode probe that selectively or complexly provides ultrasonic stimulation, thermal stimulation, etc. to the joint region, and is shown in FIG. 5 so that the ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 can be installed therein. As described above, the upper case member 31 and the lower case member 32 are assembled to each other.

The composite magnetic pole probe 30, which is formed by assembling the upper case member 31 and the lower case member 32, is preferably prevented from rotating when the composite magnetic pole probe 30 is coupled to the probe detachable bracket 20. , to this end, the composite magnetic pole probe 30 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a vertical cut surface 33 formed to correspond to the inner circumferential surface of the probe detachable bracket 20 .

In addition, the probe detachable bracket 20 and the composite magnetic pole probe 30 are exposed through the first connection terminal 24 formed on the vertical plane part 23 and the terminal exposure hole 34 formed on the vertical cut surface 33 . It is preferable that they are electrically connected to each other by the contact of the second connection terminal 44 to be used. To this end, the second connection terminal 44 of the composite stimulation board 41 connectable to the first connection terminal 24 of the probe detachable bracket 20 is exposed on the vertical cut surface 33 of the composite stimulation probe 30 to the outside. A terminal exposing hole 34 is provided.

In addition, the composite magnetic pole probe 30 has a magnet 35 on the outer periphery of the composite magnetic pole probe 30 so that it can be detachably coupled to the probe detachable bracket 20 by magnetic force. ) is provided corresponding to

An ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 is provided in the above-described complex stimulation probe 30 . The ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 generates ultrasonic waves to provide ultrasonic stimulation to the joint region, and as shown in FIG. An ultrasonic wave generator 42 provided in the stimulation probe 30 and electrically connected to the composite stimulation substrate 41 to generate ultrasonic waves, is provided in the composite stimulation probe 30 and generated by the ultrasonic generator 42 . A probe electrode 43 for providing ultrasound to the joint region is included. The probe electrode 43 preferably has a housing shape with an open upper surface for accommodating the thermal stimulation member 60, which will be described later.

The configuration and action of ultrasonic oscillation and ultrasonic stimulation by the probe electrode are already known, and further detailed description will be omitted here for the sake of simplicity of the specification.

On one side of the composite magnetic pole board 41, a second connection terminal ( 44) is provided.

In addition, a waterproof ring 45 that blocks moisture from entering between the composite stimulation probe 30 and the probe electrode 43 may be coupled around the lower end of the probe electrode 43 .

A controller 50 is provided on the aforementioned band body 10 . The controller 50 is electrically connected to the probe detachable 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 so, it may be integrally fixed on the band body 10 or may be detachably coupled.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the controller 50 includes a case 51 , an operation button 52 exposed on the upper surface of the case 51 , and the operation button 52 provided inside the case 51 . ), 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 a control board 53 provided in the case A cable terminal 55 exposed to the outside of the 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 connection cable 80 .

In addition, the controller 50 may further include a female coupler 56 provided at the 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 an electric wiring through the support leg. Also, for example, a 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, the thermal stimulation member 60 may be provided in the above-described complex stimulation probe 30 . The thermal stimulation member 60 provides thermal stimulation to the joint area according to the power and control signals provided from the controller 50 , and is a circular shape arranged in the probe electrode 43 provided in the complex stimulation probe 30 . It can be formed as a planar heating element of The heat generation of the thermal stimulation member 60 is controllable by the composite stimulation substrate 41 .

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

The body-wearable composite stimulation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a band body 10 in a state of being worn on a body part through a band body wearable on a wrist, an ankle, an elbow, a knee, a waist, a shoulder, etc. By selectively mounting the composite stimulation probe 30 to the probe detachable bracket 20 formed in 70) has the advantage that the user can comfortably receive stimulation for a long time without having to contact the joint while holding the ultrasonic probe, etc.

Although the above embodiments have been described by way of example, the fact that the present invention can be embodied in various other forms without departing from the spirit and scope thereof 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.

1: Body wearable complex stimulation device
10: band body
11: Endothelium
12: outer shell
13: cable terminal
14: Controller mounting plate
15: male connector
16: wear belt
20: probe detachable bracket
21: upper bracket member
22: lower bracket subtitle
23: vertical plane part
24: first connection terminal
25: metal plate
30: complex stimulation probe
31: upper case member
32: lower case member
33: vertical cut surface
34: terminal exposed hole
35: magnet
40: ultrasonic stimulation unit
41: composite stimulation board
42: ultrasonic generator
43: probe electrode
44: second connection terminal
45: waterproof ring
50 : controller
51: case
52: operation button
53: control panel
54: rechargeable battery
55: cable terminal
56: female connector
60: heat electrode member
70: vibration stimulation member
80: connection cable

Claims (10)

a band body 10 that is worn on body parts including joints;
One or more probe detachable brackets (20) formed in the joint corresponding portion of the band body (10);
a composite stimulation probe 30 detachably coupled to the probe detachable bracket 20 and electrically connected;
an ultrasound stimulation unit 40 provided in the complex stimulation probe 30 and generating ultrasound to provide ultrasound stimulation to the joint;
a controller (50) provided on the band body (10) and electrically connected to the probe attachment/detachable bracket (20) and providing power and control signals for operation of the ultrasonic stimulation unit (40);
a thermal stimulation member (60) provided in the complex stimulation probe (30) and providing thermal stimulation to the joints according to power and control signals provided from the controller (50);
A vibration stimulation member (70) provided in the probe detachable bracket (20) and providing vibration stimulation to the joint according to the power and control signals provided from the controller (50);
The probe detachable bracket 20 includes an upper bracket member 21 and a lower bracket member 22 that are coupled to each other at upper and lower portions based on the band body 10, and the probe detachable bracket 20 has an inner circumferential surface. The vertical plane portion 23 is formed in a ring formation, and the composite magnetic pole probe 30 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a vertical cut surface 33 to correspond to the inner peripheral surface of the probe attachment and detachment bracket 20, so that the probe attachment and detachment bracket is formed. Rotation of the composite magnetic pole probe 30 with respect to (20) is prevented,
The probe detachable bracket 20 and the composite magnetic pole probe 30 have a first connection terminal 24 formed on the vertical flat portion 23 and a terminal exposure hole 34 formed on the vertical cut surface 33 , They are electrically connected to each other by the contact of the second connection terminal 44 exposed through, and the probe attachment and detachment bracket 20 is provided with a probe coupling detection sensor for detecting whether the composite stimulation probe 30 is coupled,
The controller 50 includes a case 51 , an operation button 52 exposed on the upper surface of the case 51 , and provided inside the case 51 , according to the operation of the operation button 52 . A control board 53 for 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 the case ( A cable terminal 55 exposed to the outside of 51, and a female coupler 56 provided at the lower end of the case 51 and electrically connected to the control board 53 are included,
A cable terminal 13 is provided on the band body 10 so as to be electrically connected to the cable terminal 55 of the controller 50 by a connection cable 80 , and the controller 50 is provided on the band body 10 . ) is provided with a controller mounting plate 14 to which it is detachably coupled, the controller mounting plate 14 corresponds to the female coupler 56 and the first connection terminal 24 of the probe detachable bracket 20 A male coupler 15 that is electrically connected to and is provided with,
The band body 10 is formed of a two-layer structure including an inner shell 11 and an outer shell 12 to enable electrical wiring therein,
A metal plate 25 is provided on the inner periphery of the probe detachable bracket 20 , and a magnet 35 is provided on the outer periphery of the composite magnetic pole probe 30 to correspond to the metal plate 25 , the composite magnetic pole The probe 30 is detachably coupled to the probe detachable bracket 20 by magnetic force,
The ultrasonic stimulation unit 40 includes a compound stimulation substrate 41 provided in the compound stimulation probe 30, and a compound stimulation substrate 41 provided in the compound stimulation probe 30 and electrically connected to the compound stimulation substrate 41 to generate ultrasonic waves. An ultrasonic wave generating unit 42 for generating and a probe electrode 43 provided in the complex stimulation probe 30 and providing the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic generating unit 42 to the joint are included, the complex stimulation The substrate 41 has a waterproof ring coupled to the second connection terminal 44 and the lower end of the probe electrode 43 and blocking moisture from entering between the complex stimulation probe 30 and the probe electrode 43 . (45) is included, wherein the probe electrode (43) has a housing shape with an open upper surface for accommodating the thermal stimulation member (60).
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The band body 10 is a body-wearable complex stimulation apparatus, characterized in that it is worn on one of a wrist, an ankle, an elbow, a knee, a waist, and a shoulder.
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