KR102777854B1 - Current generating apparatus and wearing tool having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A current generating device capable of efficiently delivering electrons into the body by maximizing the area over which electrons are distributed is disclosed.
A current generating device comprises a case having a first portion, a second portion and a side portion, at least one cell disposed inside the case and emitting electrons; at least one resistor disposed between the cell and the case, and at least one insulator disposed between the cell and the case such that electrons emitted from the cell can travel along the first portion and the side portion of the case.

Description

Current generating apparatus and wearing tool having the same {CURRENT GENERATING APPARATUS AND WEARING TOOL HAVING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a current generating device that generates current and a wearable device including the same.

As people's interest in rehabilitation treatment, skin care, headaches, sleep, and diet increases, the demand for microcurrent treatment devices that can provide pain relief, increase bioenergy, cell regeneration, and improve blood flow without separate procedures or surgeries is increasing.

Microcurrent stimulation therapy devices induce and apply microcurrents to the human body, thereby helping blood circulation and promoting metabolism, relieving human pain and treating and preventing musculoskeletal diseases. They also improve fatigue recovery and blood circulation, and have skin beautifying and health promotion effects.

However, conventional microcurrent stimulation therapy devices have a disadvantage in that they are large in size and heavy and thus inconvenient to carry around, as they are implemented in a form that combines electrical output terminals such as low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, ultrasonic, and light waves. Accordingly, the need for a miniaturized microcurrent stimulation therapy device has arisen for cases where individuals use microcurrent stimulation therapy devices at home for skin beauty or rehabilitation purposes.

Accordingly, technologies for miniaturized coin-type microcurrent stimulation therapy devices by simplifying the structure of existing microcurrent stimulation therapy devices have been proposed. However, existing coin-type microcurrent stimulation therapy devices have a problem in that the area where electrons are distributed is limited, making it difficult to efficiently transmit an amount of current sufficient to see skin beauty and health promotion effects into the body.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a current generating device capable of efficiently transmitting electrons into the body by maximizing the area over which electrons are distributed.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a current generating device that minimizes volume and weight by simplifying the structure.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a current generating device that transmits current into the body through a conductive protector or mask, etc., by being combined with a wearable conductive protector or mask.

The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a current generating device for solving the above problem is provided.

A case having a first portion, a second portion, and a side portion between the first portion and the second portion; at least one cell disposed inside the case and emitting electrons; at least one resistor disposed between the cell and the case; and at least one insulator disposed between the cell and the case such that electrons emitted from the cell can move along the first portion and the side portion of the case.

The cell includes a cathode surface facing the first portion of the case; an anode surface facing the second portion of the case; and a circumferential surface between the cathode surface and the anode surface.

The insulator comprises a first shielding wall disposed between the circumferential surface of the cell and the side of the case, allowing electrons emitted from the cathode surface of the cell to be transmitted to the first portion and the side of the case through the resistor; and a second shielding wall preventing electrons moving along the first portion and the side of the case from moving to the second portion.

The outer surface of the above first shielding wall is in contact with the side surface of the case, and the inner surface is in contact with the circumferential surface of the cell.

The second shielding wall extends radially inwardly from one end of the first shielding wall and is coupled to the second portion of the case.

The resistor includes a first resistor disposed between the first portion of the case and the cathode surface of the cell, providing resistance between the cell and the first portion; and a second resistor disposed between the second portion of the case and the anode surface of the cell, providing resistance between the cell and the second portion.

At least one of the first resistor and the second resistor includes a conductive rubber that impedes the flow of current.

The second part of the above case is spaced apart from the side.

The first part of the case is in contact with one side of the first resistor and is in contact with one end of the first shielding wall of the insulator.

The inner side of the side is in contact with the first shielding wall of the insulator, and a first joining groove is formed along the circumference of the side on the outer side. One end of the side is joined to the first portion, and the other end covers at least a portion of the second shielding wall.

The second part has a second joining groove that joins with the second shielding wall of the insulator along the circumferential direction of the second part, and one side of the second part is in contact with the second resistor of the insulator.

According to one embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem, an electron generating device comprises: a case having an accommodation space therein and including a first portion, a second portion, and a side portion between the first portion and the second portion; at least one cell disposed in the case accommodation space and emitting electrons; and an insulator including a first shielding wall extending parallel to at least a portion of the side portion of the case and a second shielding wall bent from the first shielding wall.

The above side portion includes a flange extending inwardly from one end.

The second portion includes a front end covering an outer portion of the second shielding wall of the insulator and having an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the flange; a rear end disposed inside the receiving space of the case and having a portion of one side in contact with the inner side of the second shielding wall; and a connecting end disposed between the front end and the rear end and connecting the front end and the rear end.

The outer diameters of the above second part and the rear end are larger than the outer diameters of the connecting end, and the outer diameter of the rear end is larger than the outer diameter of the front end.

According to one embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem, a wearable device includes: a contact portion that comes into contact with a part of a wearer's body and has a detachable groove; and a current generating device that is detachably coupled to the detachable groove of the contact portion.

The current generating device comprises a case having a first portion, a second portion, and a side portion between the first portion and the second portion; at least one cell disposed inside the case and emitting electrons; at least one resistor disposed between the cell and the case; and at least one insulator disposed between the cell and the case such that electrons emitted from the cell can move along the first portion and the side portion of the case.

The current generating device according to the present invention distributes electrons over one side and side surfaces. Therefore, the current generating device according to the present invention can transmit electrons more efficiently than when electrons are distributed only on one side.

In addition, the current generating device according to the present invention has a simple structure and minimizes volume and weight, thereby improving portability and convenience.

In addition, the current generating device according to the present invention can be coupled to a conductive protective gear or mask, etc., and transmit microcurrent across the entire area where the user's body and the protective gear or mask, etc. come into contact.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a case of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cell of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an insulator of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a drawing showing an electron movement path of a current generating device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view of a current generating device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a drawing showing a wearing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a wearing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. The embodiments described in this specification can be modified in various ways. Specific embodiments may be depicted in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, specific embodiments disclosed in the attached drawings are only for easily understanding various embodiments. Therefore, the technical idea is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in the attached drawings, but should be understood to include all equivalents or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the invention.

In this specification, when it is described that a component is formed “on” another component, it does not exclude the case where there is another component between said component and said other component. That is, said component may be formed in direct contact with said other component, or another component may be interposed between said component and said other component.

Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by the above-described terms. The above-described terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

In this specification, it should be understood that terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof. When it is stated that a certain component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that other components may also be present in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that a certain component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no other components exist in between.

Meanwhile, the "module" or "part" for the component used in this specification performs at least one function or operation. And, the "module" or "part" can perform the function or operation by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, a plurality of "modules" or a plurality of "parts" excluding a "module" or "part" that must be performed in a specific hardware or performed in at least one processor may be integrated into at least one module. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In addition, when describing the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof is abbreviated or omitted.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the current generating device will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a case (110) of a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cell (120) of a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an insulator (140) of a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a current generating device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is composed of a case (110), a cell (120), a resistor (130), and an insulator (140).

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, the case (110) includes an internal receiving space (112), a first portion (115), a side portion (116), and a second portion (117).

The case (110) may include a conductive metallic material. For example, the case (110) may include a titanium material or a stainless steel material. Accordingly, when the current generating device (100) is energized, electrons emitted from the cell (120) may be transferred to the case (110), and the electrons transferred to the case (110) may move along the case (110). However, the material of the case (110) is not limited to the contents described in the specification, and may include various conductive materials.

At least one cell (120), at least one resistor (130), and at least one insulator (140) can be accommodated in the accommodation space (112). The accommodation space (112) can be blocked from the outside by the first portion (115), the side portion (116), the second portion (117), and the insulator (140).

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first portion (115) faces the cathode surface (122) of the cell (120). In addition, the first portion (115) may have one surface in contact with the first resistor (132). The first portion (115) receives electrons that are emitted from at least one cell (120) and pass through the first resistor (132) and becomes negatively charged.

The first portion (115) may have a disc shape. A portion of the edge of the first portion (115) is coupled with one end of the side portion (116). The first portion (115) and the side portion (116) are in contact. Electrons emitted from at least one cell (120) and transferred to the first portion (115) through the first resistor (132) may move to the side portion (116) through the contact surface of the first portion (115) and the side portion (116). Therefore, the side portion (116) becomes negatively charged together with the first portion (110).

A part of the inner surface of the first portion (115) may be in contact with one end of the first shielding wall (142). As a result of the first shielding wall (142) blocking contact between the side (116) and the cell (120), electrons emitted from the cathode surface (122) of the cell (120) move to the first portion (115) through the first resistor (132).

The side (116) may have a cylindrical shape with both sides open.

One end of the side (116) is joined to a portion of the edge of the first portion (115), and the other end covers a portion of the second shielding wall (144).

The side portion (116) may include a flange (116a) extending radially inwardly from its other end. The flange (116a) is bent inwardly of the side portion (116a) so as to cover a portion of the second shielding wall (144). As a result of electrons emitted from at least one cell (120) moving through the first portion (115) and the side portion (116) to the flange (116a), the area over which electrons are distributed on the case (110) is widened.

The side (116) is spaced apart from the second part (117). Therefore, the inner diameter of the flange (116a) of the side (116) may be larger than the outer diameter of the front end (117a) of the second part (117).

The side (116) is in contact with the first shielding wall (142) on the inside.

The side (116) includes a first coupling groove (118) formed along the circumference of the side (116) toward the outside. The current generating device (100) can be attached to and detached from the wearing device (WT) through the first coupling groove (118).

The second part (117) includes a front end (117a) exposed to the outside, a rear end (117b) located within the receiving space (112), and a connecting end (117c) connecting the front end (117a) and the rear end (117b).

The shear (117a) is designed so that the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the flange (116a) formed on the side (116), thereby allowing the second portion (117) to be spaced apart from the side (116). The shear (117a) can cover a portion of the outer side of the second shielding wall (142) of the insulator (140).

The rear end (117b) is located within the receiving space (112). One side of the rear end (117b) can be in contact with the inner side of the second shielding wall (142). The other side of the rear end (117b) can be in contact with the second resistor (134).

The rear end (117b) may have a larger outer diameter than the front end (117a). The outer diameter of the rear end (117b) may extend to a portion in contact with one surface of the first barrier wall (142). As a result, the rear end (117b) may provide a greater bonding force between the second portion (117) and the second barrier wall (144), and may provide a greater supporting force between the second portion (117) and the second resistor (134), compared to a case where the rear end (117b) has the same outer diameter as the front end (117a).

A connecting section (117c) is arranged between the front end (117a) and the rear end (117b) and connects the front end (117a) and the rear end (117b).

The front end (117a), the rear end (117b), and the connecting end (117c) may have a disc shape. The front end (117a) and the rear end (117b) may have a relatively larger outer diameter than the connecting end (117c).

The second joining groove (119) may have a groove shape surrounded by a portion of the edge of the front end (117a) and the rear end (117b) and the side of the connecting end (117c). In this case, the two ends of the second joining groove (119) become the front end (117a) and the rear end (117b), and the lower end becomes the connecting end (117c).

The second shielding wall (142) is coupled to the second joining groove (119). When the second shielding wall (142) is coupled to the second joining groove (119), one end of the second shielding wall (142) can come into contact with the connecting end (117c).

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 3 and 5, at least one cell (120) includes a cathode surface (122), an anode surface (124), and a circumferential surface (126).

The cathode surface (122) faces the first part (115) of the case (110). The cathode surface (122) can come into contact with one side of the first resistor (132). Electrons are emitted from the cathode surface (122), and the emitted electrons move to the first part (115) through the first resistor (132).

The anode surface (124) faces the second part (117) of the case (110). The anode surface (124) can come into contact with the second resistor (134).

The circumference (126) is located between the negative electrode surface (122) and the positive electrode surface (124), and connects the negative electrode surface (122) and the positive electrode surface (124).

At least one cell (120) may be applied as a primary battery having a standardized shape and voltage and low power consumption. Specifically, the cell (120) may be one of a lithium-manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) battery and an alkaline battery. At least one cell (120) may have a coin shape.

However, the shape and type of at least one cell (120) are not limited to those described in the specification, and are interpreted to have various shapes and types that can be accommodated in the accommodation space (112) inside the case (110).

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the resistor (130) includes a first resistor (132) and a second resistor (134). The first resistor (132) and the second resistor (134) can control the size of the current emitted from the cell (120) through their own resistance.

The first resistor (132) is placed between the first part (115) of the case (110) and the negative electrode surface (122) of the cell (120), and provides resistance between the cell (120) and the first part (115).

The second resistor (134) is placed between the second part (117) of the case (110) and the positive electrode surface (124) of the cell (120), and provides resistance between the cell (120) and the second part (117).

At least one of the first resistor (132) and the second resistor (134) may include a conductive rubber that impedes the flow of current.

At least one resistor (130) can change its own resistance to adjust the size of the current as needed. The amount of current decreases as the current emitted from the cell (120) passes through at least one resistor (130) in contact with the cell (120).

At least one resistor (130) may have a resistance of 0.1 kΩ or more and 30 kΩ or less.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, the insulator (140) includes a first shielding wall (142) and a second shielding wall (144).

The insulator (140) may include non-conductive rubber or synthetic resin. In addition, the insulator (140) may be provided with an elastic material to protect the current generating device (100) from external impact. However, the material of the insulator (110) is not limited thereto, and the insulator (140) may be composed of various materials having insulating properties.

Since the insulator (140) cannot allow electrons to pass through it, it guides electrons emitted from the cell (120) to move to the case (110) through at least one resistor (130).

In addition, the insulator (140) separates the side (116) and the second part (117) from each other, thereby preventing electrons of the side (116) from moving to the second part (117) and causing a short circuit.

The insulator (140) may have a cylindrical shape with both sides open.

The first shielding wall (142) is arranged between the circumference (126) of at least one cell (120) and the side (116) of the case (110). The first shielding wall (142) prevents electrons emitted from at least one cell (120) from leaking to the side (116). As a result of the first shielding wall (142) blocking contact between the at least one cell (120) and the side (116), electrons emitted from the at least one cell (120) can move to the first portion (115) through the first resistor (132).

The first shielding wall (142) may have an outer surface in contact with the side (116) of the case (110) and an inner surface in contact with the circumference (126) of the cell (120). The first shielding wall (142) may extend parallel to a portion of the side (116) of the case (110).

One end of the first shielding wall (142) may be covered by the first portion (115). In addition, the outer surface and the other end of the first shielding wall (142) may be covered by the side portion (116) and the flange (116a) of the side portion (116).

The second shielding wall (144) extends radially inward from one end of the first shielding wall (142) to the first shielding wall (142). The second shielding wall (144) may have a shape that is bent from the first shielding wall (142).

The second shielding wall (144) is connected to the second part (117) of the case (110) through the second joining groove (119). One end of the second shielding wall (144) is in contact with the side of the connecting end (117c) of the second part (117).

The second shielding wall (144) can prevent a short circuit by separating the side (116) and the second part (117) from each other. As a result of the side (116) and the second part (117) not being in contact, electrons emitted from at least one cell (120) and moving along the first part (115) and the side (116) through the first resistor (132) can be prevented from being transferred to the second part (117).

A portion of the outer side of the second shielding wall (144) may be covered by a flange (116a). Additionally, a portion of the inner side of the second shielding wall (144) may be in contact with a portion of the rear end (116a) of the side portion (116).

Figure 7 is a drawing showing an electron movement path of a current generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In Figure 7, arrows indicate the direction of electron movement.

Referring to FIG. 7, electrons emitted from at least one cell (120) flow through the first resistor (132) and along the first portion (115) and side (116) of the case (110).

In at least one cell (120), the cathode surface (122) on which the cathode is located is positioned to face the first portion (115), and the anode surface (124) on which the anode is located is positioned to face the second portion (117).

Electrons are emitted from the cathode surface (122) of at least one cell (120). The electrons emitted from the cathode surface (122) are transferred to the first part (115) of the case (110) through the first resistor (132). The resistance of the first resistor (132) can be changed from 0.1 kΩ to 30 kΩ. Therefore, by changing the resistance of the first resistor (132) depending on the intended use of the current generating device (100), the amount of electrons emitted from the cell (120) that reach the first part (115) through the first resistor (132) can be controlled.

Electrons cannot move through the insulator (140). Therefore, the insulator (140) can change the movement path of electrons or prevent a short circuit. Since the first shielding wall (142) of the insulator (140) is arranged between the circumference (126) of the cell (120) and the side (116) of the case (110), electrons emitted from at least one cell (120) can be prevented from leaking directly to the side (116) without passing through the first resistor (132). The electrons cannot move directly to the side (116), but are transferred to the first part (115) through the first resistor (132) in contact with the cathode surface (122), and then move to the side (116) through the contact surface between the first part (115) and the side (116).

Electrons emitted from the cathode surface (122) of at least one cell (120) and transferred to the first portion (115) through the first resistor (132) move along the first portion (115) and side (116) of the case (110) to the flange (116a).

The second shielding wall (142) of the insulator (140) prevents short circuit by spacing the side (116) and the second part (117) apart from each other. As a result, electrons are not transmitted to the second part (117).

Accordingly, electrons are emitted from the cathode surface (122) of at least one cell (120), transferred to the first portion (115) through the first resistor (132), and then moved along the side (116) to the flange (116a).

As a result of the electron movement as described above, the electrons are distributed across the first portion (115), the side portion (116), and the flange (116a) of the side portion (116) on the case (110). As a result, the area over which the electrons are distributed on the case (110) is maximized, so that the electrons can be efficiently transferred to the outside compared to the case where the electrons are distributed only on one side of the case.

Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view of a current generating device (200) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a current generating device (200) according to another embodiment of the present invention is composed of a case (210), a cell (220), a resistor (230), and an insulator (240).

The case (210) includes an internal receiving space (212), a first portion (215), a side portion (216), and a second portion (217).

The case (210) may include a conductive metallic material. For example, the case (210) may include a titanium material or a stainless steel material. Accordingly, when the current generating device (200) is energized, electrons emitted from the cell (220) may be transferred to the case (210), and the electrons transferred to the case (210) may move along the case (210). However, the material of the case (210) is not limited to the contents described in the specification, and may include various conductive materials.

At least one cell (220), at least one resistor (230), and at least one insulator (240) can be accommodated in the accommodation space (212). The accommodation space (212) can be blocked from the outside by the first portion (215), the side portion (216), the second portion (217), and the insulator (240).

The first part (215) includes a first cover (215a), a second cover (215b), a joining section (215c), and a third joining groove (215d).

One side of the first cover (215a) faces the negative electrode side (222) of the cell (220) and can be in contact with one side of the first resistor (232). The other side of the first cover (215a) can be coupled with one side of the coupling unit (215c).

The first cover (215a) may have a disc shape. A step may be formed at an end of the first cover (215a) that may be joined to a side (216). The step of the first cover (215a) and one end of the side (216) may be joined so as to be in contact with each other.

A part of the inner surface of the first cover (215a) may be in contact with one end of the first shielding wall (242). As a result of the first shielding wall (242) blocking contact between the side (216) and the cell (220), electrons emitted from the cathode surface (222) of the cell (220) move to the first cover (215a) through the first resistor (232).

The second cover (215b) may have a disc shape with a smaller outer diameter than the first cover (215a). One side of the second cover (215b) may be joined to the other side of the joining section (215c).

The connecting member (215c) is arranged between the first cover (215a) and the second cover (215b) and connects the first cover (215a) and the second cover (215b). One side of the connecting member (215c) can be connected to the other side of the first cover (215a), and the other side can be connected to one side of the second cover (215b). The connecting member (215c) can have a cylindrical shape with a smaller outer diameter than the second cover (215b). Since the connecting member (215c) has a relatively smaller outer diameter than the first cover (215a) and the second cover (215b), a third connecting groove (215d) can be formed.

The third coupling groove (215d) may have a groove shape surrounded by a portion of the edge of the first cover (215a) and the second cover (215b) and the side surface of the coupling section (215c). The two sides of the third coupling groove (215d) may be the other side of the first cover (215a) and one side of the second cover (215b), and the bottom surface may be configured as the side surface of the coupling section (215c). Accordingly, the current generating device (200) may be stably coupled to the wearing device (WT) through the first coupling groove (218) and the third coupling groove (215d).

The side (216) may have a cylindrical shape with both sides open.

One end of the side (216) is joined to a portion of the edge of the first portion (215), and the other end covers a portion of the second shielding wall (244).

The side portion (216) may include a flange (216a) extending radially inwardly from its other end. The flange (216a) is bent inwardly of the side portion (216a) so as to cover a portion of the second shielding wall (244). As a result, electrons emitted from at least one cell (220) move through the first portion (215), the side portion (216), and the flange (216a), thereby increasing the area over which electrons are distributed on the case (210).

The side (216) is spaced apart from the second part (217). Therefore, the inner diameter of the flange (216a) of the side (216) may be larger than the outer diameter of the front end (217a) of the second part (217).

The side (216) is in contact with the first shielding wall (242) on the inside.

The side (216) includes a first coupling groove (218) formed along the circumference of the side (216) toward the outside. The current generating device (200) can be attached to and detached from the wearing device (WT) through the first coupling groove (218).

The second part (217) includes a front end (217a) exposed to the outside, a rear end (217b) located within the receiving space (212), and a connecting end (217c) connecting the front end (217a) and the rear end (217b).

The shear (217a) is designed so that the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the flange (216a) formed on the side (216), thereby allowing the second portion (217) to be spaced apart from the side (216). The shear (217a) can cover a portion of the outer side of the second shielding wall (242) of the insulator (240).

The rear end (217b) is located within the receiving space (212). One side of the rear end (217b) can be in contact with the inner side of the second shielding wall (242). The other side of the rear end (217b) can be in contact with the second resistor (234).

The rear end (217b) may have a larger outer diameter than the front end (217a). The outer diameter of the rear end (217b) may extend to a portion in contact with one surface of the first barrier wall (242). As a result, the rear end (217b) may provide a greater bonding force between the second portion (217) and the second barrier wall (244), and may provide a greater supporting force between the second portion (217) and the second resistor (234), compared to a case where the rear end (217b) has the same outer diameter as the front end (217a).

A connecting section (217c) is arranged between the front end (217a) and the rear end (217b) to connect the front end (217a) and the rear end (217b).

The front end (217a), the rear end (217b), and the connecting end (217c) may have a disc shape. The front end (217a) and the rear end (217b) may have a relatively larger outer diameter than the connecting end (217c).

The second joining groove (219) may have a groove shape surrounded by a portion of the edge of the front end (217a) and the rear end (217b) and the side of the connecting end (217c). In this case, the two ends of the second joining groove (219) become the front end (217a) and the rear end (217b), and the lower end becomes the connecting end (217c).

The second shielding wall (242) is coupled to the second joining groove (219). When the second shielding wall (242) is coupled to the second joining groove (219), one end of the second shielding wall (242) can come into contact with the connecting end (217c).

The cell (220) includes a cathode surface (222), an anode surface (224), and a circumferential surface (226).

The cathode surface (222) faces the first part (215) of the case (210). The cathode surface (222) can come into contact with one side of the first resistor (232). Electrons are emitted from the cathode surface (222), and the emitted electrons move to the first part (215) through the first resistor (232).

The anode surface (224) faces the second part (217) of the case (210). The anode surface (224) can come into contact with the second resistor (234).

The circumference (226) is located between the negative electrode surface (222) and the positive electrode surface (224), and connects the negative electrode surface (222) and the positive electrode surface (224).

The cell (220) may be applied as a primary battery having a standardized shape and voltage and low power consumption. Specifically, the cell (220) may be one of a lithium-manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) battery and an alkaline battery. At least one cell (220) may have a coin shape.

However, the shape and type of at least one cell (220) are not limited to those described in the specification, and are interpreted to have various shapes and types that can be accommodated in the accommodation space (212) inside the case (210).

The resistor (230) includes a first resistor (232) and a second resistor (234). The first resistor (232) and the second resistor (234) can control the size of the current emitted from the cell (220) through their own resistance.

The first resistor (232) is placed between the first part (215) of the case (210) and the negative electrode surface (222) of the cell (220), and provides resistance between the cell (220) and the first part (215).

The second resistor (234) is placed between the second part (217) of the case (210) and the positive electrode surface (224) of the cell (220), and provides resistance between the cell (220) and the second part (217).

At least one of the first resistor (232) and the second resistor (234) may include a conductive rubber that impedes the flow of current.

At least one resistor (230) can be replaced with a resistor (230) having a different resistance to adjust the size of the current as needed. The amount of current decreases as the current emitted from the cell (220) passes through at least one resistor (230) in contact with the cell (220).

At least one resistor (230) can have a resistance of 0.1 kΩ or more and 30 kΩ or less.

The insulator (240) includes a first shielding wall (242) and a second shielding wall (244).

The insulator (240) may include non-conductive rubber or synthetic resin. In addition, the insulator (240) may be provided with an elastic material to protect the current generating device (200) from external impact. However, the material of the insulator (210) is not limited thereto, and the insulator (240) may be composed of various materials having insulating properties.

Since the insulator (240) cannot allow electrons to pass through it, it guides the electrons emitted from the cell (220) to move to the case (210) through at least one resistor (230).

In addition, the insulator (240) separates the side (216) and the second part (217) from each other, thereby preventing electrons of the side (216) from moving to the second part (217) and causing a short circuit.

The insulator (240) may have a cylindrical shape with both sides open.

A first shielding wall (242) is arranged between the circumference (226) of at least one cell (220) and the side (216) of the case (210). The first shielding wall (242) prevents electrons emitted from at least one cell (220) from leaking to the side (216). As a result of the first shielding wall (242) blocking contact between the at least one cell (220) and the side (216), electrons emitted from the at least one cell (220) can move to the first portion (215) through the first resistor (232).

The first shielding wall (242) may have an outer surface in contact with the side (216) of the case (210) and an inner surface in contact with the circumferential surface (226) of the cell (220). The first shielding wall (242) may extend parallel to a portion of the side (216) of the case (210).

One end of the first shielding wall (242) may be covered by the first portion (215). In addition, the outer surface and the other end of the first shielding wall (242) may be covered by the side portion (216) and the flange (216a) of the side portion (216).

The second shielding wall (244) extends radially inward from one end of the first shielding wall (242) to the first shielding wall (242). The second shielding wall (244) may have a shape that is bent from the first shielding wall (242).

The second shielding wall (244) is connected to the second part (217) of the case (210) through the second joining groove (219). One end of the second shielding wall (244) is in contact with the side of the connecting end (217c) of the second part (217).

The second shielding wall (244) can prevent a short circuit by separating the side (216) and the second part (217) from each other. As a result of the side (216) and the second part (217) not being in contact, electrons emitted from at least one cell (220) and moving along the first part (215) and the side (216) through the first resistor (232) can be prevented from being transferred to the second part (217).

A portion of the outer side of the second shielding wall (244) may be covered by a flange (216a). Additionally, a portion of the inner side of the second shielding wall (244) may be in contact with a portion of the rear end (216a) of the side portion (216).

FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a wearable device (WT) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, a wearable device (WT) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be in the form of a mask (10).

Fig. 9a is a drawing showing a state in which the contact portion (11) of the mask (10) and the current generating device (100) are separated. Fig. 9b is a drawing showing a state in which the contact portion (11) of the mask (10) and the current generating device (100) are combined.

Referring to FIG. 9, a mask (10) according to the present invention may include a contact portion (11), a fixing groove (12), a catch portion (13), and a current generating device (100).

The contact portion (11) can be worn on a part of the wearer's body and can directly contact a part of the body.

The contact portion (11) may include a conductive material. Accordingly, electrons emitted from the current generating device (100) may be evenly spread to the contact portion (11) along the conductive material. The wearer may receive electrons through the contact surface of the mask (10) and the body.

The bonding groove (12) is formed on one surface of the contact portion (11), and the current generating device (100) is configured to be detachable.

The fixing groove (12) may have a catch (not shown) that can be coupled to the first coupling groove (118) formed on the side of the case (110) of the current generator (100). The catch (not shown) may include a conductive material. However, the shape and structure of the fixing groove (22) are not limited to those described in this specification, and may include any structure from which the current generator (100) is detachable.

The hanging part (13) may be configured to be hung on the wearer's ear. The hanging part (13) may include a silicone material having insulating properties.

The current generator (100) is detachably connected to the attachment groove (12) of the contact portion (11). Therefore, when the wearer does not wear the mask (10), the current generator (100) can be separated from the contact portion (11), thereby extending the battery life of the current generator (100).

FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a wearing device (WT) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, a wearable device (WT) according to another embodiment of the present invention may be in the form of an elbow protector (20).

Fig. 10a is a drawing showing a state in which the contact portion (21) of the elbow protector (20) and the current generator (200) are separated. Fig. 10b is a drawing showing a state in which the contact portion (21) of the elbow protector (20) and the current generator (200) are combined.

Referring to FIG. 10, an elbow protector (20) according to the present invention may include a contact portion (21), a fixing groove (21), a fixing portion (23), a pad (24), and a current generating device (200).

The contact portion (21) can be in direct contact with a body part. The contact portion (21) can be formed to protrude from one surface of the fixed portion (23). The contact portion (21) can have a cylindrical shape with a joining groove (21) formed inside.

The contact portion (21) may include a conductive material. Accordingly, electrons emitted from the current generating device (200) may be evenly spread to the contact portion (21) along the conductive material. The wearer may receive electrons to a specific body part through the contact surface of the body and the contact portion (21) of the elbow protector (20).

The fixing groove (22) can be configured so that the current generating device (200) can be detachably attached to the contact portion (21).

The fixing groove (22) may include a first catch (not shown) that can be coupled to a first coupling groove (118) formed on a side of a case (210) of a current generator (200). In addition, the fixing groove (22) may include a second catch (not shown) that can be coupled to a third coupling groove (215d) formed on the first portion (215). The first catch (not shown) and the second catch (not shown) may include a conductive material.

However, the shape and structure of the fixing groove (22) are not limited to those described in this specification, and may include any structure from which the current generating device (100) can be detached.

The fixing member (23) serves to fix the current generating device (200) of the contact member (21) to the correct position on the wearer's elbow. The fixing member (23) may include a plurality of hemispherical shapes along the circumferential direction. The fixing member (23) may include a silicon material having insulating properties. Since the fixing member (23) includes a silicon material, electrons emitted from the current generating device (200) can be concentrated on the contact member (21), and can protect the wearer's body and the elbow protector (20) from external impact.

However, the shape and material of the fixed part (23) are not limited to the contents described in the specification and drawings, and may include all shapes and materials that play a role in ensuring that the current generating device (200) is fixed in an accurate position.

The pad (24) may be configured to wrap around the wearer's arm so that the contact portion (21) can be fixed to the elbow. However, the shape of the pad (24) is not limited to the description and drawings of the specification, and may include any shape that serves to fix the contact portion (21) to the elbow.

The current generator (200) is detachably connected to the engagement groove (22) of the contact portion (21). Therefore, when the wearer does not wear the elbow protector (20), the current generator (200) can be separated from the contact portion (21), thereby extending the battery life of the current generator (200).

In the present specification and drawings, the mask (10) is described as including a current generating device (100) according to one embodiment, but the mask (10) may also include a current generating device (200) according to another embodiment. Accordingly, the current generating device (200) according to another embodiment may be coupled to a fixing groove (12) formed in a contact portion (11) of the mask (10). In addition, the fixing groove (12) may include a first catch (not shown) to which a first coupling groove (218) of the current generating device (200) according to another embodiment may be coupled, and a second catch (not shown) to which a third coupling groove (215d) may be coupled.

In this way, the elbow protector (20) may include a current generating device (100) according to one embodiment. Accordingly, the current generating device (100) according to one embodiment may be coupled to a fastening groove (22) formed in a contact portion (21) of the elbow protector (20). In addition, the fastening groove (22) may include a first catch (not shown) to which a first fastening groove (218) of the current generating device (100) according to one embodiment may be coupled.

The shape of the wearable device (WT) is not limited to the description in this specification and drawings. Accordingly, the wearable device (WT) is not limited to a mask or elbow protector, and may include any shape that can be worn on the body.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Furthermore, such modifications should not be individually understood from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

100. Current generator
110. Case
112. Accommodation space
115. Part 1
116. Side
116a. Flange
117. Part 2
117a. Leaflet
117b. Rear end
117c. Connection
118 1st Combination Home
119 2nd Combination Home
120. Cell
122. Negative side
124. Bipolar
126. Wonju-myeon
130. Resistor
132. 1st resistor
134. Second resistor
140. Insulator
142. First shield wall
144. Second shielding wall
200. Current generator
210. Case
212. Accommodation space
215. Part 1
215a. Cover 1
215b. 2nd cover
215c. Combination unit.
215d. 3rd combination home
216. Side
217. Part 2
218 1st Combination Home
219 2nd Combination Home
220. Cell
222. Negative side
224. Bipolar
226. Wonju-myeon
230. Resistor
232. 1st resistor
234. Second resistor
240. Insulator
242. First shield wall
244. Second shielding wall
WT. Wearing
10. Mask
11. Contact area
12. Settlement Home
13. Hanging part
20. Elbow pads
21. Contact area
22. Settlement Home
23. Fixed part
24. Pad

Claims (16)

A case having a first part and a second part and a side portion between the first part and the second part;
At least one cell disposed inside the case and emitting electrons;
At least one resistor disposed between the cell and the case; and
At least one insulator disposed between the cell and the case so that electrons emitted from the cell can travel along the first portion and the side of the case;
The above cell is,
A cathode surface facing the first part of the case; an anode surface facing the second part of the case; and a circumferential surface between the cathode surface and the anode surface;
The above resistor is,
A first resistor disposed between the first portion of the case and the negative electrode surface of the cell, providing resistance between the cell and the first portion; and
A current generating device comprising a second resistor disposed between the second portion of the case and the positive electrode surface of the cell, the second resistor providing resistance between the cell and the second portion.
delete In the first paragraph,
The above insulator is,
A first shielding wall disposed between the circumferential surface of the cell and the side of the case, and allowing electrons emitted from the cathode surface of the cell to be transmitted to the first portion and the side of the case through the resistor; and
A current generating device comprising a second shielding wall that prevents electrons moving along the first portion and the side portion of the case from moving to the second portion.
In the third paragraph,
The first shielding wall has an outer surface in contact with the side surface of the case, and an inner surface in contact with the circumferential surface of the cell.
A current generating device in which the second shielding wall extends radially inwardly from one end of the first shielding wall and is coupled with the second portion of the case.
delete In the first paragraph,
A current generating device, wherein at least one of the first resistor and the second resistor includes a conductive rubber that impedes the flow of current.
In the third paragraph,
The second part of the above case is a current generating device spaced apart from the side.
In Article 7,
The first part of the above case,
A current generating device that is in contact with one side of the first resistor and one end of the first shielding wall of the insulator.
In Article 8,
The above side is,
A current generating device in which the inner side is in contact with the first shielding wall of the insulator, and a first coupling groove is formed along the circumferential direction of the side on the outer side.
In Article 9,
The above side is,
A current generating device having one end connected to the first part and the other end covering at least a portion of the second shielding wall.
In Article 10,
The second part above,
A current generating device having a second joining groove that joins with the second shielding wall of the insulator along the circumferential direction of the second portion, and one side of which is in contact with the second resistor.
A case having an internal accommodation space and including a first part, a second part, and a side between the first part and the second part;
At least one cell disposed in the case receiving space and emitting electrons; and
An insulator comprising a first shielding wall extending parallel to at least a portion of the side of the case and a second shielding wall bent from the first shielding wall;
The above side portion includes a flange extending inwardly from one end,
The second part above,
A shear covering an outer portion of the second shielding wall of the above insulator, the outer diameter of which is smaller than the inner diameter of the flange;
A rear end positioned inside the receiving space of the case, a portion of one side of which is in contact with the inner side of the second shielding wall; and
A current generating device including a connecting terminal disposed between the front end and the rear end and connecting the front end and the rear end.
delete delete In Article 12,
The second part above,
A current generating device characterized in that the outer diameters of the front end and the rear end are larger than the outer diameters of the connecting end, and the outer diameter of the rear end is larger than the outer diameter of the front end.
A contact portion that comes into contact with a part of the wearer's body and has a detachable groove; and
It includes a current generating device that is detachably coupled to the detachable groove of the above contact portion;
The above current generating device is,
A case having a first part and a second part and a side portion between the first part and the second part;
At least one cell disposed inside the case and emitting electrons;
At least one resistor disposed between the cell and the case; and
At least one insulator disposed between the cell and the case so that electrons emitted from the cell can travel along the first portion and the side of the case;
The above cell is,
A cathode surface facing the first part of the case; an anode surface facing the second part of the case; and a circumferential surface between the cathode surface and the anode surface;
The above resistor is,
A first resistor disposed between the first portion of the case and the negative electrode surface of the cell, providing resistance between the cell and the first portion; and
A wearable device comprising a second resistor disposed between the second portion of the case and the positive electrode surface of the cell, the second resistor providing resistance between the cell and the second portion.

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