A back hot compress temperature monitoring device for mongolian medicine tea wine therapy

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of Mongolian medicine medical device technology, and discloses a back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy, solving the problems mentioned in the background art. The device includes a heat therapy pad installed on the back area to be treated; a zoned variable density heating layer built into the heat therapy pad, divided into a central spine-corresponding zone and bilateral muscle-corresponding zones, with the heating element density in the central zone being lower than that in the bilateral zones; a distributed flexible temperature sensor array installed between the lower surface of the heat therapy pad and the skin, consisting of multiple sensor nodes arranged in a matrix and electrically connected to a microprocessor module; and adjustable fixing straps installed on both sides of the heat therapy pad, with pressure indicating elements on their inner sides. This invention compensates for temperature differences caused by the anatomical curvature of the back through zoned heating, achieves full-area temperature monitoring through a multi-point sensor array, and ensures stable fixation through pressure indicating straps, effectively improving the safety, comfort, and uniformity of therapeutic effects of tea and wine therapy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of Mongolian medicine medical device technology, specifically a back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy. Background Technology

[0002] Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy is a traditional external treatment method in Mongolian medicine. It involves heating brick tea, white wine, or other medicinal substances and applying them to specific acupoints or areas on the patient's back. Through the combined effects of heat and medicinal properties, it achieves the effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating qi and blood. This therapy is widely used as an adjunct treatment for conditions such as cold-type lower back pain, rheumatic joint diseases, and postpartum lower back cold.

[0003] However, existing tea and wine therapy methods typically employ manual heating and temperature control during operation, lacking precise monitoring and control of the heat application temperature. Because the muscle thickness on both sides of the spine is different and the back has a curved shape, traditional heat application pads use a uniform heating method, which can easily lead to excessively high temperatures on protruding areas such as the scapula, while insufficient temperatures on recessed areas such as the spinal groove, affecting the therapeutic effect and even posing a risk of burns. Existing devices usually only have 1 to 2 built-in fixed position sensors, which cannot fully reflect the temperature distribution of the entire back heat application surface, easily causing local overheating to go undetected. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy, comprising:

[0005] A heating pad is installed on the surface of the area to be treated on the patient's back, and forms a contact heat transfer interface with the skin of the back through its lower surface;

[0006] The partitioned variable density heating layer is built into the internal interlayer of the heating pad and is divided into a central spine corresponding area and a two-sided muscle corresponding area along the length of the pad, and is electrically connected to an external temperature controller through wires.

[0007] A distributed flexible temperature sensor array is installed between the lower surface of the heating pad and the skin, and consists of multiple sensor nodes arranged in a matrix. Each sensor node is electrically connected to the microprocessor module through a signal line.

[0008] Adjustable fixing straps are installed on the left and right edges of the heating pad and are detachably connected around the patient's torso. Each strap has a pressure indicator on its inner side.

[0009] Furthermore, in the partitioned variable density heating layer, the heating element distribution density in the central spine area is lower than the heating element distribution density in the muscle areas on both sides.

[0010] Furthermore, the distributed flexible temperature sensor array consists of 3×4 or 4×4 thin flexible thermistor sensors, with a spacing of 3 to 6 cm between adjacent sensors.

[0011] Furthermore, the pressure indicator element is an elastic airbag, which is installed in the middle of the inner side of the strap that contacts the skin, and displays the current strap pressure level through a connecting tube or visual structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the microprocessor module also includes a temperature field imaging unit and an alarm unit;

[0013] The input end of the temperature field imaging unit is connected to each signal line of the distributed flexible temperature sensor array, and its output end is connected to a display screen.

[0014] The alarm unit will issue an audible and visual alert when any sensor node detects that the temperature exceeds a preset threshold.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower surface of the heating pad is provided with a replaceable non-woven fabric drug isolation layer, which is detachably connected to the heating pad via Velcro.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] By setting up a sparse central and densely packed zoned heating layer on both sides, the heat dissipation difference caused by the anatomical curvature of the back is compensated, making the skin surface temperature closer to the set value and avoiding local overheating or ineffective heat zones. A distributed multi-point flexible sensor array can generate a back temperature field distribution map in real time, accurately identifying low-temperature dead zones or overheated areas, with a monitoring coverage area of ​​over 90%. Adjustable fixing straps, together with pressure indicators, allow patients or caregivers to adjust the strap pressure in different areas to a nearly uniform level, reducing pad displacement and excessive local pressure. The alarm unit emits an audible and visual warning when the temperature detected at any sensor node exceeds a preset threshold, effectively preventing burn accidents. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partitioned variable density heating layer structure of a back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the distributed flexible temperature sensor array structure of a back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy according to the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Heating pad; 2. Zoned variable density heating layer; 3. Distributed flexible temperature sensor array; 4. Adjustable fixing strap; 5. Pressure indicator element; 6. Microprocessor module; 7. Display screen; 8. Alarm unit; 9. Non-woven drug isolation layer; 10. Velcro. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the back heat therapy temperature monitoring device for Mongolian medicine tea and wine therapy in this embodiment includes:

[0025] The heating pad 1 is installed on the surface of the treatment area on the patient's back and forms a contact heat transfer interface with the skin of the back through its lower surface. The heating pad 1 is made of flexible medical silicone or fabric composite layer, and is rectangular or in the shape of the human back. Its dimensions are 300-400 mm in length, 200-300 mm in width, and 10-15 mm in thickness.

[0026] A zoned variable-density heating layer 2 is embedded within the internal interlayer of the heating pad 1. Along the length of the pad, it is divided into a central spine-corresponding zone and two lateral muscle-corresponding zones, and is electrically connected to an external temperature controller via wires. Along the length of the pad, a 50 mm wide central area is designated as the central spine-corresponding zone, and two 75 mm wide areas on either side are designated as the left and right muscle-corresponding zones. Heating elements (such as carbon fiber heating wires or flexible heating pads) in the central spine-corresponding zone are sparsely arranged at 15 mm intervals; heating elements in the lateral muscle-corresponding zones are densely arranged at 8 mm intervals. This heating layer 2 extends out of the pad via wires and connects to an external temperature controller (not shown in the figure), which can set the target temperature and adjust the heating power.

[0027] The distributed flexible temperature sensor array 3 is installed between the lower surface of the heating pad 1 and the skin, and consists of multiple sensor nodes arranged in a matrix. Each sensor node is electrically connected to the microprocessor module 6 through a signal line.

[0028] Adjustable fixing straps 4 are installed on the left and right edges of the heating pad 1 and are detachably connected around the patient's torso. Each strap has a pressure indicator element 5 on its inner side.

[0029] In the partitioned variable density heating layer 2, the distribution density of heating elements in the central spine area is lower than that in the areas corresponding to the muscles on both sides.

[0030] The distributed flexible temperature sensor array 3 consists of 3×4 or 4×4 thin flexible thermistor sensors, with a spacing of 3–6 cm between adjacent sensors. The distributed flexible temperature sensor array 3 employs 12 thin flexible thermistor sensors (3×4 in total), attached in a matrix to the lower surface of the heating pad 1. The row spacing between adjacent sensors is 45 mm, and the column spacing is 50 mm. All sensors are connected to the input terminal of the microprocessor module 6 via flexible signal lines.

[0031] The pressure indicator element 5 is an elastic airbag, which is installed in the middle of the inner side of the strap that contacts the skin. It displays the current pressure level of the strap through a connecting tube or a visual structure. The adjustable and fixed strap 4 consists of two 25 mm wide elastic or non-elastic webbing strips, which are sewn or riveted to the left and right edges of the heat pack 1 respectively. Each strap 4 has a Velcro fastener at its free end, which can be wrapped around the patient's torso to adjust the tightness and fix it. Each strap 4 has an elastic airbag in the middle of its inner side as a pressure indicator element 5. The airbag is connected to the outside through a transparent connecting tube. When the strap 4 is tightened, the airbag is compressed and deformed. The pressure level can be judged by observing the height of the indicator liquid column in the connecting tube or by visually observing the flatness of the airbag.

[0032] Microprocessor module 6 also includes a temperature field imaging unit and an alarm unit 8.

[0033] The input end of the temperature field imaging unit is connected to each signal line of the distributed flexible temperature sensor array 3, and its output end is connected to a display screen 7.

[0034] Alarm unit 8 will issue an audible and visual alert when the temperature detected by any sensor node exceeds a preset threshold;

[0035] The microprocessor module 6 is an independent box that integrates a microcontroller and a temperature field imaging algorithm chip. Its output is connected to an LCD screen 7, which can display the temperature values ​​of each sensor node and a pseudo-color temperature distribution map in real time. When any sensor detects a temperature exceeding a preset threshold (e.g., 50°C), the alarm unit 8 emits a buzzer and flashes a red LED.

[0036] The lower surface of the heating pad 1 is also provided with a replaceable non-woven fabric drug isolation layer 9. This isolation layer is detachably connected to the heating pad 1 via Velcro 10. The non-woven fabric drug isolation layer 9 is made of medical non-woven fabric and is slightly larger than the lower surface of the heating pad 1. Its four edges are detachably connected to the edge of the lower surface of the heating pad 1 via Velcro 10. The patient can replace the isolation layer 9 with a new one before treatment, or can pre-apply or soak the isolation layer 9 with tea or alcohol medication.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] The new non-woven fabric drug isolation layer 9 is attached to the lower surface of the heating pad 1 using Velcro 10. The heating pad 1 is placed on the treatment area on the patient's back, aligning the central spinal area with the patient's spinal line. The left and right fixing straps 4 are wrapped around the patient's torso, and the tightness is adjusted. At the same time, the pressure indicator element 5 is observed to ensure that the pressure on both sides is basically the same (the airbag is compressed to about 50%). The external temperature controller is activated, and the target temperature (e.g., 45°C) is set. The zoned variable density heating layer 2 begins to heat. The microprocessor module 6 collects the temperature data of the distributed sensor array 3 in real time and displays the temperature distribution map on the display screen 7. During the treatment, if the temperature of any sensor node exceeds the set threshold, the alarm unit 8 automatically issues an audible and visual alarm to remind the operator to adjust the heating power or the position of the heating pad in time. After the treatment, the power is turned off, the straps 4 are removed, the non-woven fabric isolation layer 9 is torn off and discarded, and the surface of the heating pad 1 is cleaned for future use.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0040] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A back hot compress temperature monitoring device for Mongolian tea wine therapy, characterized in that, The application relates to a heat pad body (1) which is installed on the surface of a to-be-treated area of a patient's back and forms a contact heat transfer interface with the back skin through the lower surface; a partitioned variable-density heating layer (2) which is built in the inner interlayer of the heat pad body (1) and is divided into a central spine corresponding area and two side muscle corresponding areas along the length direction of the pad body and is electrically connected with an external temperature controller through a lead wire; a distributed flexible temperature sensor array (3) which is installed between the lower surface of the heat pad body (1) and the skin and is composed of a plurality of sensor nodes arranged in a matrix, and each sensor node is electrically connected with a microprocessor module (6) through a signal line; and adjustable fixing bands (4) which are installed on the left and right side edges of the heat pad body (1) and are detachably connected around the patient's trunk, and the inner side of each band is provided with a pressure indicating element (5). In the partitioned variable-density heating layer (2), the heating element distribution density of the central spine corresponding area is lower than that of the two side muscle corresponding areas. The distributed flexible temperature sensor array (3) is 3*4 or 4*4 thin flexible thermistor sensors, and the spacing between adjacent sensors is 3-6 cm. The pressure indicating element (5) is an elastic air bag which is installed on the inner side surface of the middle part of the band in contact with the skin and displays the current band pressure grade through a communication pipe or a visual structure. The microprocessor module (6) further comprises a temperature field imaging unit and an alarm unit (8); 2. The back hot compress temperature monitoring device for the Mongolian medicine tea therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the temperature field imaging unit is connected with each signal line of the distributed flexible temperature sensor array (3), and the output end is connected to a display screen (7); 3. The back hot compress temperature monitoring device for the Mongolian medicine tea therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm unit (8) gives an audible and visual prompt when any sensor node detects that the temperature exceeds a preset threshold.

4. The back hot compress temperature monitoring device for the Mongolian medicine tea therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the heat pad body (1) is further provided with a replaceable non-woven fabric medicine isolation layer (9) which is detachably connected with the heat pad body (1) through a magic tape (10).

5. The back hot compress temperature monitoring device for the Mongolian medicine tea therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: ​ ​ ​ 6. The back hot compress temperature monitoring device for the Mongolian medicine tea therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: ​

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