KR102531164B1 - Infrared irradiation device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an infrared irradiation device, and more particularly, by irradiating infrared rays in close contact with the neck, thereby facilitating blood circulation and cell regeneration in areas including the nasal cavity, oral cavity, etc., thereby preventing and treating respiratory diseases including rhinitis It is about an infrared irradiation device that is helpful for

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Infrared irradiation device {Infrared irradiation device}

The present invention relates to an infrared irradiation device, and more particularly, to an infrared irradiation device capable of irradiating infrared rays to the vocal cords of the neck and the back of the head.

The incidence of respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis continues to increase as lifestyles become westernized and indoor living hours increase.

In the past, drug therapies such as anticystamines, topical steroids, anti-leukotrin agents, and anticholinergic sprays were mainly used for the treatment of respiratory diseases, but recently, phototherapy using visible light, infrared light, etc. has been actively used.

The principle of treatment for relieving symptoms using visible light or infrared rays in respiratory diseases such as rhinitis and sinusitis is to relieve symptoms such as rhinitis by improving blood flow in blood vessels such as the mouth or bronchi.

Figure 1 is a view showing the appearance of one of the conventional infrared irradiation devices using this principle.

The conventional infrared irradiation device 10 mainly uses a method in which a light emitting unit for emitting a laser is inserted into the nostril.

However, as can be confirmed through FIG. 2, since such a conventional infrared irradiation device 10 emits light by inserting a laser light emitting unit into the nostril, there is a problem in that light is intensively irradiated to only a certain part of the nasal cavity.

In other words, due to the straightness of the laser light, the light was intensively irradiated only on the 'A' part in Figure 2, which means that the light spreads throughout and is evenly irradiated to the entire nasal cavity, oral cavity, and respiratory organs to improve blood flow and alleviate symptoms. There were many shortcomings in realizing the effect of infrared treatment as it is.

In addition, since the laser light emitting part was inserted into the nostril and used, the appearance was not good, and above all, there was a problem that it could not be worn and used in daily life.

Therefore, since the amount of infrared rays that can be irradiated during the day is small, there is a problem in that a sufficient amount of infrared rays necessary for the treatment of respiratory diseases cannot be irradiated.

In addition, when the conventional infrared irradiation device is used as a public equipment in a hospital or the like, there is a sanitary problem that another person must use the infrared irradiation device inserted into the nostril by one person.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an infrared irradiation device capable of irradiating infrared rays evenly throughout the oral cavity and bronchus including the nasal cavity for a long time, rather than irradiating infrared rays to only one part of the nasal cavity. want to provide

In addition, it is intended to provide an infrared irradiation device capable of being continuously worn in daily life and irradiated with infrared rays.

In addition, it is intended to provide an infrared irradiation device capable of irradiating infrared rays throughout the nasal cavity without being directly inserted into the nose of the human body.

An infrared irradiation device according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes a circuit board formed of a flexible board so as to be in close contact with the neck; a heat sink formed on the circuit board; infrared light emitting diodes seated on the heat sink; a control module for controlling the amount of power supplied to the infrared light emitting diodes; and power pads serving to transmit power from the control module to the infrared light emitting diodes, wherein the infrared light emitting diodes are placed under the chin or on the neck when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the neck. It is seated on the heat sink so as to be close to the back of the head, and provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the infrared light emitting diodes are separated by a predetermined distance or more.

In addition, when the number of the infrared light emitting diodes is three, one of the infrared light emitting diodes is located in the center of the heat sink so as to be close to the chin when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the neck, and the remaining infrared light emitting diodes Provide an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that located on the heat sink symmetrically relative to the infrared light emitting diode located in the center of the heat sink so as to approach the back of the neck when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the neck do.

In addition, the control module provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the control module controls the infrared light emitting diodes to be driven with a power equal to or less than a predetermined percentage (%) of the rated power.

In addition, the preset predetermined percentage provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that 10%.

In addition, the infrared light emitting diodes provide an infrared irradiation device characterized in that they emit infrared rays of a wavelength of 700 to 950 nanometers (nm).

In addition, the predetermined predetermined distance provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that 8 to 9 centimeters (cm).

In addition, the infrared light emitting diodes provide an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the power (power) infrared light emitting diodes.

In addition, it provides an infrared irradiation device characterized in that the light emitted from the infrared light emitting diode penetrates the subject by 20 millimeters (mm) or more.

In addition, the circuit board, the heat sink, the infrared light emitting diodes, the power supply pads, a flexible resin layer covering the control unit; provides an infrared irradiation device characterized in that it further comprises.

In addition, it provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the height from the circuit board to the flexible resin layer is within 5 millimeters.

In addition, the control module may include a power supply unit; an amplification unit that amplifies power generated by the power supply unit; a variable resistance unit controlling the amount of power applied from the amplification unit to the infrared light emitting diodes; a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the heat emitted from the infrared light emitting diodes; It provides an infrared irradiation device characterized in that it is configured to include; a wireless transceiver for receiving an external radio signal.

In addition, the control module provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that for adjusting the amount of power supplied to the light emitting diodes so that the temperature measured through the temperature sensor is 60 degrees Celsius or less.

In addition, the wireless transceiver receives a signal from a smart phone and transmits the signal to the control module, and the control module adjusts power applied to the infrared light emitting diodes based on the signal received from the wireless transceiver. It provides an infrared irradiation device characterized in that to do.

In addition, the control module provides an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that for adjusting the power applied to the intensity of light emitted from the infrared light emitting diodes to be between 0.01 watt and 1 watt.

In addition, the infrared light emitting diode and the control module provide an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that manufactured by a surface mounted device (SMD).

In addition, it provides an infrared irradiation device characterized in that it further comprises; a belt portion that surrounds the circuit board and provides a fastening means so that the infrared irradiation device can be closely attached to the neck and fixed.

In addition, the present invention is an infrared irradiation device, wherein the infrared irradiation device includes a circuit board formed of a flexible substrate so as to be in close contact with the cheekbones including the nose; a heat sink formed on the circuit board; infrared light emitting diodes seated on the heat sink; a control module for controlling the amount of power supplied to the infrared light emitting diodes; and power supply pads serving to transfer power from the control module to the infrared light emitting diodes, wherein the infrared light emitting diodes are attached to the bridge of the nose or cheekbones when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the nose and cheekbones. It provides an infrared ray irradiation device characterized in that it is seated on the heat sink so as to be close to the cheekbones, and the infrared light emitting diodes are separated by a predetermined distance or more.

In addition, when the number of the infrared light emitting diodes is three, one of the infrared light emitting diodes is located in the center of the heat sink so as to be close to the nose when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the nose and cheekbones, and the remaining infrared light emitting diodes The infrared irradiation device characterized in that the light emitting diodes are symmetrically positioned on the heat sink with respect to the infrared light emitting diode located in the center of the heat sink so as to approach the cheekbones when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the nose and cheekbones provides

According to the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

First, there is an effect of providing an infrared irradiation device capable of evenly irradiating infrared rays to the vocal cords of the user's neck, larynx, and nasal cavity.

Second, it can be easily worn in everyday life and irradiated with infrared rays, and can also be irradiated with infrared rays for a long time.

Third, the infrared light emitting diodes of the infrared irradiation device are in close contact with the vocal cords of the neck, the back of the head, etc. to irradiate infrared rays, and through the infrared irradiation auxiliary device, there is an effect of irradiating infrared rays evenly over a wide range throughout the nasal cavity and the inside of the nasal cavity. .

Fourth, as the light emitting diodes of the infrared irradiation device closely adhere to the human body and irradiate infrared light, the efficiency is maximized and the infrared light is concentrated on the target, so that a large number of infrared light emitting diodes can be produced even though fewer light emitting diodes are used. There is an effect that can achieve the same effect as used. Therefore, power consumption can be minimized.

Fifth, by using an infrared light emitting diode as a light source, there is an effect that the infrared irradiation device can be worn wearably without being conscious of surrounding eyes because light in the visible ray region is not generated. In addition, since only light of a specific wavelength is emitted by using an infrared light emitting diode as a light source, harmful ultraviolet rays (UV) or unnecessary visible rays are not emitted, so there are few side effects and low energy, so there is an effect of not damaging tissues or eyes.

Sixth, by preventing the heat generated by the infrared rays emitted from the infrared light emitting diode from exceeding 60 degrees Celsius, there is an effect of allowing the subject to receive infrared treatment for a long time.

Seventh, by using an infrared light emitting diode as a light source, unnecessary visible light is not emitted, so there are few side effects and low energy, so there is an effect of not damaging tissues or eyes.

Eighth, the heat of the infrared light emitting diode can be easily emitted to the outside through the heat sink on the flexible circuit board, so that the infrared light emitting diode can be prevented from being thermally destroyed, and at the same time, the heat absorbed through the heat sink can be returned to the subject. It has an effect that can be transmitted to the human body.

Figure 1 is a view showing the appearance of one of the conventional infrared irradiation devices using this principle.
Figure 2 is a view showing an area where light is irradiated when using a conventional infrared irradiation device.
Figure 3 is a view showing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a cross-section of 'A' portion of the infrared irradiation device of FIG. 3 .
Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control module of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in simple blocks.
Figure 6 is a view showing a state wearing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a view showing an area where infrared rays are irradiated when wearing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a view showing an auxiliary device that can be used to increase the effect of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a range where infrared rays are irradiated when an infrared irradiation device and an auxiliary device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention are used together.
Figure 10 is a view showing a state wearing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Since the present invention can have various changes and various forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed form, and includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Similar to the principle in which sunlight is converted into plant cells through chlorophyll in plants, an infrared light source using an infrared light emitting diode as a light source can also induce a photo-biochemical reaction between cells. This phototherapy is based on the fact that photons generated by using an infrared light emitting diode as a light source are absorbed by chromatophores or photoreceptors in cell tissue and promote the metabolic activity of the cell. As a result, by activating the overall metabolic activity of the cell, cell It is to make the light play a big role in the regeneration and rehabilitation of the body.

Such light therapy is also useful for respiratory diseases such as rhinitis. Infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, by irradiating infrared rays around the neck closely related to the respiratory tract, to facilitate blood circulation and cell regeneration in the larynx of the neck, etc. to prevent rhinitis in advance or alleviate symptoms role can be fulfilled.

Figure 3 is a view showing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

An infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a circuit board 400, a heat sink 200, an infrared light emitting diode 100, a power pad 210, a controller 300, and a flexible resin layer 500. can be configured.

The circuit board 400 may be made of a flexible circuit board, also called FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board), and this flexible circuit board is a circuit board with copper foil attached to a thin insulating film with a thickness of 10 micrometers, and has characteristics of being well bent and bent. are equipped

Also, the heat sink 200 may be formed on the flexible circuit board 400 . Since the heat sink 200 formed on the circuit board 400 must also be manufactured to be bent and freely bent along with the circuit board 400, it can be formed on the circuit board 400 with a very thin thickness, preferably. can be made with a thickness of 2 millimeters or less.

Preferably, three infrared light emitting diodes 100 provided on the heat sink 200 may be employed, and when one of the infrared light emitting diodes 100 is located in the center of the heat sink 200, the remaining infrared light emitting diodes 100 The light emitting diodes 100 may be provided symmetrically on both sides around the infrared light emitting diode 100 located at the center of the heat sink 200 . Also, the distance between the infrared light emitting diodes 100 may be 8 to 9 cm apart.

Even if there are two contact points for the sensory reception points of the human body, a contact point within a certain distance is recognized as one contact point. That is, when one part is pressed on the human skin using chopsticks, etc., and another part is pressed again, if the distance between the two is within a certain distance, it is recognized as one contact point. And, in the case of a person, the distance is different for each part of the body, but usually this distance is about 8 to 9 centimeters.

Therefore, in the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the infrared light emitting diodes 100 provided on the heat sink 200 maintain a distance of about 8 to 9 cm so that the plurality of infrared light emitting diodes 100 are Even if it comes into contact with the human body, it can be recognized as one to minimize user discomfort. That is, there is an effect of being able to receive infrared rays in a wider area while recognizing as if there is only one contact point.

The infrared light emitting diode 100 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disposed at such a position on the heat sink 200, so that when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the subject, that is, the neck of the human body, each infrared light The light emitting diode 100 may be located under the chin and close to the back of the head. That is, one infrared light emitting diode 100 in the center directly contacts the skin of the subchin so that the light emitted by the infrared light emitting diode 100 is not lost to the outside and is irradiated to the submandibular area, and the other two infrared light emitting diodes (100) may be closely attached to the side of the neck so that infrared rays are irradiated to the back of the head. Therefore, according to the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, even a small number of infrared light emitting diodes has the effect of irradiating infrared rays to most of the oral cavity, larynx, or nasal cavity, and the number of necessary infrared light emitting diodes 100 can be reduced. By reducing it, there is an effect that power consumption can also be reduced.

In addition, the infrared light emitting diodes 100 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may employ power (power) infrared light emitting diodes having a wavelength of 700 to 950 nanometers, such power infrared light emitting diodes The power can be controlled so that only about 1/10 of the rated power of the diode is applied to the power infrared light emitting diode.

The following is a graph showing the depth of infrared rays transmitted through the human body according to the wavelength and intensity of the applied infrared rays. In the graph below, the horizontal axis represents the penetration depth from the infrared light source, and the vertical axis represents the current value measured using the infrared light receiving element. As the infrared light receiving element absorbs more infrared rays, the resistance value decreases and more current flows, so it can be understood as the intensity of transmitted light.

Through the above graph, it can be seen that the intensity and depth of penetration of infrared rays into the human body are not linear in the case of infrared rays of the same wavelength. That is, when irradiating infrared rays of 850 nanometers to the human body, infrared rays of 0.5 watt intensity or infrared rays of 5 watt intensity or penetration up to 60 millimeters in the human body, it can be confirmed that the effect of the intensity of the infrared rays is hardly found. . In addition, even when infrared rays of 950 nanometers are irradiated to the human body, it can be confirmed that the intensity of the infrared light emitting diode 100 has little effect on the penetration depth up to 40 millimeters.

Through the above graph, it can be seen that the penetration depth of the infrared rays into the human body is more sensitive to the wavelength than the intensity of the infrared rays emitted by the infrared light emitting diode 100 . Therefore, when a power infrared light emitting diode is employed as the infrared light emitting diode 100, most of the power infrared light emitting diodes have a rated power of about 5 to 10 watts, so all of this rated power is not applied, and about 1/10 It can be confirmed that a desired infrared penetration depth can be achieved even when only a certain amount of power is applied. In other words, the infrared light emitting diodes 100 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may be adjusted to have an output of between 0.01 Watt and 1 Watt.

In addition, in the case of using a power infrared light emitting diode, if the rated power is 10 watts and all of them are applied, the heat emitted from the power infrared light emitting diode cannot closely contact the human body and irradiate infrared rays, whereas the preferred embodiment of the present invention Since the infrared irradiation device according to the example can lower the radiated heat, it can be used in direct contact with the human body and has an effect of enabling infrared rays to be irradiated for a long time.

Another reason for selecting infrared light having a wavelength of 700 to 950 nanometers as the wavelength and intensity of light emitted by the infrared light emitting diode 100 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

Hemoglobin, cytochrome, mitochondria, etc. in cells are sensitive to and activated by infrared rays in a wavelength range of 740 to 850 nanometers. In addition, most of the cells are made of water, and infrared rays having a wavelength of 950 nanometers are well absorbed by water.

Therefore, the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can activate cells and maximize the effect of infrared irradiation by irradiating infrared rays of 700 to 950 nanometers.

In addition, the reason why the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention adjusts the intensity of light of this wavelength to between 0.01 watt and 1 watt is as follows.

Typically, when measured using infrared rays of 850 nanometers, light generally travels farther as the intensity of light increases, as shown in the following graph.

The following is a graph of the penetration depth of light when infrared rays of 850 nanometers and 940 nanometers of 1 watt intensity are irradiated into the skin and air. Pork was used as a substitute for skin in the experiment.

As can be confirmed through the graph above, it can be seen that both 850 nanometers and 950 nanometers of infrared light are transmitted through the skin up to 50 millimeters, with a stronger intensity than air.

The following is a graph that shows the data with a penetration distance of up to 100 millimeters in the above graph more enlarged.

That is, through the above experimental results, the inventor of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention was able to confirm that even an intensity of about 1 Watt is sufficient to irradiate to a certain depth in the skin, and infrared rays in the 700 to 950 millimeter wavelength range was irradiated with an intensity of 0.01 to 1 watt, it was found that it could sufficiently penetrate up to a depth of 80 millimeters in the skin.

Most of the epidermal arteries in the human body lie within 80 millimeters of the skin. In addition, the epidermal artery spreads throughout the human body and serves to spread oxygen-rich blood throughout the human body.

Therefore, the infrared ray irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention places the infrared light emitting diode 100 emitting infrared light in the wavelength range of 700 to 950 nanometers at an intensity of 0.01 to 1 watt in contact with the skin, such that the infrared light emitting diode ( 100) has the effect of intensively irradiating the blood flowing in the epidermal artery.

Through this, the user of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can feel that the entire body is warmed by the infrared radiation even when the infrared irradiation device is applied to any part of the human body. That is, although the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention intensively irradiates infrared rays to the oral cavity or larynx to alleviate rhinitis, this effect is not limited to the nasal cavity and larynx, but also has the effect of receiving infrared irradiation all over the body. can be achieved

The power pads 210 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may serve to supply power to the infrared light emitting diodes 100 seated on the heat sink 200 . To this end, the power pads 210 may be formed as island-shaped pads spaced apart from the heat sink 200 inside or outside the heat sink 200, and these power pads 210 may be formed as island-shaped pads. The anode or cathode of power can be applied from In addition, power connection between the power pad 210 and the infrared light emitting diode 100 may be made through a wiring method.

The heat sink 200 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes an empty space therebetween, and the power pads 210 are positioned using this empty space, and the power pads 210 and the infrared rays Since the connection between the light emitting diodes 100 is connected using a wiring method, there is an effect of extending together even when the infrared irradiation device is pulled in any direction. Therefore, there is an effect that the infrared irradiation device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention can adhere naturally to the curved part of the human body.

In addition, in the heat sink 200 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when a circle with a radius of 2 cm is drawn around the infrared light emitting diode 100, the resistance value of the heat sink 200 therein is about It can be designed to have a resistance value of 5 to 50 ohms.

Through this, the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can transfer light emitted from the infrared light emitting diode 100 or heat absorbed from the infrared light emitting diode 100 back to the human body at an appropriate temperature. Therefore, the user of the infrared irradiation device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention can simultaneously experience the effect of heat transfer as well as the effect of infrared irradiation.

The heat sink 200 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can be manufactured by additionally depositing aluminum containing copper (Cu) or tungsten (W) and a material such as carbon or titanium that emits far infrared rays by heat. can When the heat sink 200 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is made of aluminum including copper or tungsten, the absorbed heat or light is converted into far infrared rays and emitted, so that the effect of far infrared irradiation can be obtained at the same time there is.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a cross-section of a 'B' part of the infrared irradiation device of FIG. 3 .

In the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the heat sink 200 and the power pad 210 may be formed on a circuit board 400 which is a flexible circuit board made of polymer. Also, the heat sink 200 and the power pad 210 may be spaced apart so as to be electrically insulated from each other.

The circuit board 400 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may be made of a flexible circuit board made of a polymer material and bent very flexibly, and the heat sink 200 has thermal conductivity such as copper or aluminum. Can be crafted from large metal. The heat sink 200 not only serves to prevent the infrared light emitting diodes 100 from being thermally damaged by absorbing heat generated from the infrared light emitting diodes 100, but also serves to prevent the infrared light emitting diodes 100 from being damaged by light emitted from the infrared light emitting diodes 100. It can play a role in transferring the absorbed heat back to the human body in such a way as to reflect the heat again.

In addition, a flexible resin layer 500 made of a polymer material is formed on the circuit board 400, the heat sink 200, and the power pad 210 to stably fix the infrared light emitting diodes 100. can do.

In the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the total height from the circuit board 400 to the flexible resin layer 500 may be formed to be less than 5 millimeters. Therefore, the infrared ray irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention has an effect of being freely bent and stably adhered to the curved portion of the subject.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control module of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in simple blocks.

The control module 300 is a part that plays a role of overall managing and controlling the driving of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and includes a temperature sensor 310, a wireless transceiver 320, and an amplification unit 330. ), a variable resistance unit 340, and a power supply unit 350.

The power supply unit 350 of the control module 300 may serve to supply power required by each part such as the infrared light emitting diode 100 and the wireless transceiver 320 of the infrared irradiation device, and is detachable. It can be made of a lithium battery that can be charged and used continuously. Therefore, in the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as long as the internal power supply unit 350 is sufficiently charged, it is possible to wear and live at all times in daily life without the need to receive a separate power supply from the outside. .

The amplification unit 330 of the control module 300 amplifies the power generated by the power supply unit 350 into power suitable for use by the infrared light emitting diode 100, and the variable resistance unit 340 receives power from the amplification unit 330. It may play a role of adjusting the amount of power applied to the infrared light emitting diode 100 .

Also, the temperature sensor 310 of the control module 300 may serve to measure the temperature of a subject heated by infrared rays emitted from the infrared light emitting diode 100 .

The control module 300 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can appropriately control driving of the infrared light emitting diode 100 through this configuration, and for example, a power infrared light emitting diode is employed as the infrared light emitting diode 100. In this case, it can be driven by applying only 1/10 or less of the rated power of the power infrared light emitting diode. This is also because if the infrared light emitting diode 100 is controlled to emit too much infrared rays, the heat applied to the subject becomes too hot and cannot irradiate infrared rays for a long time. This is because the intended effect can be achieved even if only 1/10 or less of the rated power is applied at the point that is more affected. That is, the control module 300 applies power of 1/10 or less of the power required to drive the infrared light emitting diode 100, thereby causing scalding, burns, blisters, etc. that may occur due to the use of the infrared irradiation device on the skin. While preventing this from happening, it is possible to achieve the effect of enabling the use of the power infrared light emitting diode in direct contact with the human body. And, in order to assist this, the control module 300 receives feedback on the temperature measured using the temperature sensor 310, and can control the temperature irradiated to the subject so that it does not exceed 60 degrees Celsius.

Figure 6 is a view showing a state wearing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Although the conventional rhinitis treatment device described above had to be used by inserting the visible light irradiation unit 2 into the nostril, the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention irradiates infrared rays throughout daily life by simply wrapping it around the neck can receive

Therefore, in the case of the conventional infrared irradiation device, it is not good in terms of aesthetics and hygiene to receive infrared rays during daily life, but the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can be irradiated with infrared rays simply by wearing it around the neck and using it. So, it has the effect of not burdening your daily life at all. In addition, since the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention has a total thickness of 5 millimeters or less, it does not cause any foreign body sensation or discomfort while wearing, and is almost impossible to recognize from the outside, so it is necessary to be conscious of the external gaze according to use there is no

Therefore, the user of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can continuously receive infrared rays on the neck area during daily life.

Figure 7 is a view showing an area where infrared rays are irradiated when wearing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

'100' in the drawing shows the area where the infrared light emitting diode 100 is located when wearing the infrared irradiation device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and 'S' indicates the area where the infrared light emitting diode 100 emits. Shows the range of infrared rays. That is, the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can irradiate infrared rays over a wide area including the vocal cords, larynx, tongue, amygdala, and hypothalamus.

Figure 8 is a view showing an auxiliary device that can be used to increase the effect of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Together with or separately from the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the infrared assist device 2000 may be attached to the nose and used.

The infrared assist device 2000 may be manufactured in a similar manner to the infrared irradiation device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and may be referred to as a reduced version of the infrared irradiation device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The infrared assist device 2000 may be attached to the nose in the form of a nose pack and not inserted into the nostril like a conventional infrared treatment device. Therefore, the conventional infrared treatment apparatus can solve the point of being reluctant in terms of hygiene or aesthetics.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a range where infrared rays are irradiated when an infrared irradiation device and an auxiliary device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention are used together.

As can be seen through the drawing, if the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the auxiliary device are used together, infrared rays can be irradiated to most areas including the neck, larynx, nasal cavity, and hypothalamus.

Therefore, during outdoor activities, infrared rays can be irradiated by wearing the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention around the neck, and during indoor activities at home or inside, infrared rays can be irradiated to the nasal cavity and pituitary gland using the infrared auxiliary device. there is.

Figure 10 is a view showing a state wearing an infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Infrared irradiation device 1000 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention uses an application 20 provided on a smart phone 30, and the infrared light emitting diode 100 of the infrared irradiation device 1000 ) can control the intensity of the emitted light and the amount of heat generated. That is, between the smart phone 30 and the wireless transceiver 320 provided in the control module 300 of the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, pairing is performed using a method such as Bluetooth. , The user can freely adjust the temperature of the infrared irradiation device being worn using the application 20 on the smart phone 30.

Therefore, according to the infrared irradiation device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, since the user can properly adjust the amount of infrared radiation through the application 20 installed on the smart phone 30, if it does not interfere with daily life at all Infrared rays can be irradiated to the human body for a long time.

As described above, although it has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will variously modify the present invention within the scope not departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. And it will be understood that it can be changed.

10: conventional infrared irradiation device
100: infrared light emitting diode
200: heat sink
210: power pad
300: control module
310: temperature sensor
320: wireless transceiver
330: amplification unit
340: variable resistance unit
350: power supply
400: circuit board
500: soft resin layer
1000: infrared irradiation device
2000: Infrared assist devices

Claims (18)

A circuit board formed of a flexible board so as to be in close contact with the neck area;
a heat sink formed on the circuit board;
infrared light emitting diodes seated on the heat sink;
a control module for controlling the amount of power supplied to the infrared light emitting diodes;
Power pads serving to transfer power from the control module to the infrared light emitting diodes; includes,
The infrared light emitting diodes are seated on the heat sink so as to be close to the chin or the back of the neck when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the neck, and the infrared light emitting diodes are spaced apart by a predetermined distance or more,
The infrared light emitting diodes emit infrared rays with a wavelength of 700 to 950 nanometers (nm),
The infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the control module adjusts the power applied to adjust the intensity of light emitted from the infrared light emitting diodes to be between 0.01 watt and 1 watt.
The method of claim 1, when the number of the infrared light emitting diodes is three,
One of the infrared light emitting diodes is located in the center of the heat sink so as to be close to the lower jaw when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the neck,
The remaining infrared light emitting diodes are located on the heat sink symmetrically with respect to the infrared light emitting diode located in the center of the heat sink so as to approach the back of the neck when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the neck. investigation device.
According to claim 1,
The infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the control module controls the infrared light emitting diodes to be driven with a power less than a predetermined percentage (%) of the rated power.
According to claim 2,
The infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the predetermined percentage is 10 percent.
delete According to claim 1,
The infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the predetermined distance is 8 centimeters (cm).
According to claim 1,
The infrared light emitting diodes are infrared irradiation devices, characterized in that the power (power) infrared light emitting diodes.
According to claim 1,
Infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the light emitted from the infrared light emitting diode transmits more than 20 millimeters (mm) through the subject.
According to claim 1,
The infrared irradiation device further comprising a flexible resin layer covering the circuit board, the heat sink, the infrared light emitting diodes, the power pads, and the controller.
According to claim 1,
Infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the height from the circuit board to the flexible resin layer is within 5 millimeters.
According to claim 1,
The control module
power unit;
an amplification unit that amplifies power generated by the power supply unit;
a variable resistance unit controlling the amount of power applied from the amplification unit to the infrared light emitting diodes;
a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the heat emitted from the infrared light emitting diodes;
Infrared irradiation device characterized in that it is configured to include; wireless transmission and reception unit for receiving an external radio signal.
According to claim 11,
The control module
Infrared irradiation device, characterized in that for adjusting the amount of power supplied to the light emitting diodes so that the temperature measured through the temperature sensor is 60 degrees Celsius or less.
According to claim 11,
The wireless transceiver receives a signal from a smart phone and transmits it to the control module,
The control module is an infrared irradiation device, characterized in that for adjusting the power applied to the infrared light emitting diodes based on the signal transmitted from the wireless transceiver.
delete According to claim 1,
The infrared light emitting diode and the control module are made of a surface mounted device (SMD).
According to claim 1,
The infrared irradiation device further comprising a belt part surrounding the circuit board and providing a fastening means so that the infrared irradiation device is closely attached to the neck and fixed.
A circuit board formed of a flexible substrate so as to be able to adhere to the cheekbones including the nose;
a heat sink formed on the circuit board;
infrared light emitting diodes seated on the heat sink;
a control module for controlling the amount of power supplied to the infrared light emitting diodes;
Power pads serving to transfer power from the control module to the infrared light emitting diodes; includes,
The infrared light emitting diodes are seated on the heat sink so as to come close to the bridge of the nose or cheekbones when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the nose and cheekbones, and the infrared light emitting diodes are spaced apart by a predetermined distance or more,
The infrared light emitting diodes emit infrared rays with a wavelength of 700 to 950 nanometers (nm),
The infrared irradiation device, characterized in that the control module adjusts the power applied to adjust the intensity of light emitted from the infrared light emitting diodes to be between 0.01 watt and 1 watt.
The method of claim 17, when the number of the infrared light emitting diodes is three,
One of the infrared light emitting diodes is located in the center of the heat sink so as to be close to the bridge of the nose when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the nose and cheekbones,
The remaining infrared light emitting diodes are located on the heat sink symmetrically with respect to the infrared light emitting diode located in the center of the heat sink so as to approach the cheekbones when the infrared irradiation device is in close contact with the nose and cheekbones. investigation device.

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