Portable cold therapy system and apparatus with selectable heat and compression therapy
The portable cold therapy system addresses inefficiencies in semiconductor cooling by using a compressor, condenser, and heat exchanger for efficient cooling and heating, offering versatile and portable therapy solutions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025110984
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-08
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing cold therapy systems using semiconductor cooling suffer from limited temperature controllability, high power consumption, and lack of versatility, making them inefficient and inconvenient for use in environments without a power source.
A portable cold therapy system with a compressor, condenser, fan, and heat exchanger, allowing for selective heat and compression therapy, featuring a compact design and low power consumption, with a refrigerant circulation mechanism that includes a liquid storage tank and control assembly for efficient cooling and heating.
The system achieves rapid cooling and heating with a cooling capacity of 250 watts and heating capacity of 75-150 watts, providing efficient, stable therapy with a compact and lightweight design suitable for various environments.
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[Technical Field]
[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to a portable cold therapy system and device that provides selectable heat and compression therapy. [Background technology]
[0002] Cold therapy systems and devices are used in a wide range of applications, including athletic rehabilitation, pain relief, swelling reduction, and wound healing. Cold therapy systems and devices in the existing technology mainly utilize semiconductor cooling, but the cold therapy systems and devices that utilize semiconductor cooling have the following drawbacks: 1. When cooling semiconductors, the temperature controllability of the cold therapy device is limited. If the control is inadequate, the heat loss of the chip may be excessive, resulting in a loss of cooling effect. 2. The cooling effect of semiconductor cooling is easily affected by the ambient temperature. When the ambient temperature exceeds a certain range, the cooling effect will decrease. 3. Semiconductor cooling typically involves fixing the cooling chip to a heat sink and controlling the chip's operation with an electric current to generate heat. When an electric current passes through the chip, the N-type semiconductor absorbs the surrounding heat and the P-type semiconductor releases heat, resulting in one side of the chip being in a low temperature state and the other side being in a high temperature state. The method of using electrical energy to drive the cooling by connecting a water pipe and flowing water over the low-temperature side of the chip requires high power consumption, large equipment size, and a power supply, making it difficult to use in environments without or far from a power source, and inconvenient to carry. Furthermore, existing cold therapy systems and devices only have the cooling function of cooling and applying a cold pad with protective equipment, and lack functional versatility, making it difficult to adapt to a variety of situations. Therefore, the development of adaptive cooling systems and cooling treatment devices has become an urgent technical challenge for those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0003] In response to the technical problems of the cooling mechanisms in the above-mentioned existing technologies, such as insufficient cooling effect and low efficiency, the object of the present invention is to provide a portable cold therapy system and device capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy, which has improved cooling efficiency and stability, reduced power consumption, a compact structure, lightweight, and multi-functionality, and can improve the user experience. [Means for solving the problem]
[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy, the system being adapted for use with a first protective device, the system comprising: a cooling mechanism, a liquid storage tank; and a control assembly; the cooling mechanism including a compressor, a condenser, a fan, and a heat exchanger; the control assembly being electrically connected to the compressor and the fan, respectively; the compressor, the condenser, and the fan being all located outside the liquid storage tank; the heat exchanger being located inside and / or at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank and in direct and / or indirect contact with the liquid in the liquid storage tank; an intake port of the compressor being connected to the heat exchanger via a first pipe; the heat exchanger being connected to the condenser via a second pipe; the condenser being connected to an outlet port of the compressor via a third pipe; the first pipe and the second pipe fluidly communicate with each other; and the second pipe and the third pipe fluidly communicate with each other; a refrigerant in the compressor first passes through the condenser and then passes through the heat exchanger to provide a cooling effect; and the working surface of the fan faces the condenser.
[0005] Here, the liquid storage tank has a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet, the liquid in the liquid storage tank flows into the first protector through the first liquid outlet, and the liquid in the first protector flows into the liquid storage tank through the first liquid inlet, the heat exchanger includes a first cooling plate provided inside the liquid storage tank, and a first exhaust port, a first intake port, a second liquid inlet, and a second liquid outlet are provided on the first cooling plate, the first exhaust port is connected to the first pipe, the first intake port is connected to the second pipe, and the second liquid inlet is connected to the first liquid inlet via a fourth pipe.
[0006] The portable cold therapy system with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor, a condenser, a fan, and a heat exchanger; the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor to the condenser through the third pipe to liquefy after heat dissipation; at this time, the temperature of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is high, so the fan is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser, and the gas refrigerant is liquefied by dissipating heat; the liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser to the heat exchanger through the second pipe; and the liquid refrigerant is liquefied by the heat exchanger. The gas refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid, absorbs the heat of the liquid and vaporizes, reducing the temperature of the liquid. The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger to the compressor through the first pipe, and the compressor is used to compress the gas refrigerant, circulating and cooling the liquid in the liquid storage tank. The cooled liquid in the liquid storage tank flows into the first protective device through the first liquid outlet, and the liquid in the first protective device flows into the liquid storage tank through the first liquid inlet. The liquid is circulated and repeatedly cooled, and the first protective device is used to apply a cooling pad to the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. The cooling rate is: under the condition of an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the area is 1m 2 When the first protective device is used, the surface temperature of the first protective device reaches 5°C within 10 minutes, and the cooling power is 75 watts, achieving a cooling capacity of 250 watts, with good cooling effect, high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Furthermore, the system structure is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry.
[0007] Furthermore, since the cooling / heating mechanism of the present application is provided inside or on the outer bottom of the storage tank, it comes into direct or indirect contact with the liquid in the storage tank, allowing the liquid to be pre-cooled or pre-heated, so that it can be used immediately when the user requires treatment.
[0008] In one embodiment, a liquid level detector and a temperature sensor are further provided within the reservoir tank, both of which are electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0009] In one embodiment, the second pipe includes a flow-control device, the flow-control device is arranged between the heat exchanger and the condenser, the condenser includes a heat conduction pipe, one end of the heat conduction pipe protrudes from the condenser and is connected to the flow-control device, and the other end of the heat conduction pipe protrudes from the condenser and is connected to the compressor.
[0010] In one embodiment, the device further includes a water pump, wherein the first liquid outlet is connected to a third liquid inlet of the first protector via the water pump, and the water pump is electrically connected to the control assembly, and when the water pump operates, the liquid in the storage tank flows into the first protector via the first liquid outlet and the third liquid inlet, and the liquid in the first protector flows back to the storage tank via the third liquid outlet and the first liquid inlet of the first protector.
[0011] In one embodiment, the compressor further includes a four-way valve, the compressor is connected to the four-way valve via the first pipe and then to the heat exchanger, the condenser is connected to the four-way valve via the third pipe and then to the compressor, the four-way valve is electrically connected to the control assembly, and the control assembly controls the four-way valve to change the flow direction, so that the refrigerant in the compressor first passes through the heat exchanger and then passes through the condenser to generate a heating effect.
[0012] In one embodiment, the liquid storage tank further comprises a heating mechanism, the heating mechanism including a heating tube, the heating tube being disposed within the liquid storage tank and electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0013] In one embodiment, the device further includes a first air pump, a first solenoid valve, and a first trachea, wherein the first air pump is connected to the first protective device via the first trachea, the first solenoid valve is provided on the first trachea, both the first air pump and the first solenoid valve are electrically connected to the control assembly, and the first protective device is filled with air by the first air pump and deflated with air by the first solenoid valve.
[0014] In one embodiment, the device further includes a second air pump, a second solenoid valve, a third solenoid valve, a second trachea, and a third trachea, wherein the second air pump is connected to a second protective device via the second trachea, the second solenoid valve is provided on the second trachea, the second air pump is connected to a third protective device via the third trachea, and the third solenoid valve is provided on the third trachea, the second air pump, the second solenoid valve, and the third solenoid valve are all electrically connected to the control assembly, and the second protective device and the third protective device are filled with air by the second air pump, the second protective device is deflated by the second solenoid valve, and the third protective device is deflated by the third solenoid valve.
[0015] In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a housing, a rack, and a connector, wherein the housing includes a bottom housing, an upper housing, and a cover, the rack is fitted into the housing, the liquid storage tank is provided on the rack, a recess is provided on the rack, and the condenser is fitted into the recess;
[0016] a first groove is provided on the outer edge of the bottom housing, one end of the connector is fitted into the first groove and then connected to the first liquid outlet, the first liquid inlet, and the first trachea, respectively; the other end of the connector is connected to a plurality of pipes, the first liquid outlet, the first liquid inlet, and the first trachea are respectively connected to the first protector; a first air hole and a second air hole are further provided on the bottom housing, the first air hole and the second air hole are located below the first groove, one side of the first air hole is connected to the second trachea, one side of the second air hole is connected to the third trachea, and the other sides of the first air hole and the second air hole are connected to a pipe, and the second trachea and the third trachea are respectively connected to the second protector and the third protector.
[0017] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a main control board, a display, and a battery, the display and the battery are both electrically connected to the main control board, the display is provided on the cover, the bottom outer surface of the bottom housing is recessed toward the rack to form a second groove, the battery is provided in the second groove, and the battery is a storage battery.
[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing separate heat therapy and compression therapy, the system being adapted to a first protective device and comprising: a cooling mechanism, a liquid storage tank, and a control assembly; the cooling mechanism includes a compressor, a condenser, a fan, and a heat exchanger; the control assembly is electrically connected to the compressor and the fan, respectively; the compressor, the condenser, and the fan are all located outside the liquid storage tank; the heat exchanger is located inside and / or at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank and is in direct and / or indirect contact with the liquid in the liquid storage tank; an intake port of the compressor is connected to the heat exchanger via a first pipe; the heat exchanger is connected to the condenser via a second pipe; the condenser is connected to an outlet port of the compressor via a third pipe; the first pipe and the second pipe are fluidly connected to each other; and the second pipe and the third pipe are fluidly connected to each other; a refrigerant in the compressor first passes through the condenser and then passes through the heat exchanger to provide a cooling effect; and the working surface of the fan faces the condenser;
[0019] wherein the liquid storage tank has a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet, the liquid in the liquid storage tank flows into the first protector via the first liquid outlet, and the liquid in the first protector flows into the liquid storage tank via the first liquid inlet; When the heat exchanger is located inside the liquid storage tank, the heat exchanger includes a first cooling plate, a first exhaust port and a first intake port are provided on the first cooling plate, the first exhaust port is connected to the first pipe, and the first intake port is connected to the second pipe; Alternatively, when the heat exchanger is located inside the liquid storage tank, the heat exchanger includes a spiral tube, one end of the spiral tube is connected to the first pipe, and the other end of the spiral tube is connected to the second pipe; When the heat exchanger is located at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank, the heat exchanger includes a second cooling plate, a second exhaust port and a second intake port are provided on the second cooling plate, the second exhaust port is connected to the first pipe, the second intake port is connected to the second pipe, and the liquid storage tank is made of a heat-conductive material.
[0020] The portable cold therapy system with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor, a condenser, a fan and a heat exchanger; first, a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor to the condenser through a third pipe to liquefy after heat dissipation; during this, the temperature of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is high, so the fan is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser, so that the gas refrigerant is liquefied after heat dissipation; the liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser to the heat exchanger through a second pipe, and the liquid refrigerant is transferred to a storage tank through the heat exchanger; The gaseous refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid inside, absorbing the heat of the liquid and vaporizing it, lowering the temperature of the liquid. The gaseous refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger to the compressor through the first pipe. The compressor is used to compress the gaseous refrigerant, circulating and cooling the liquid in the storage tank. The cooled liquid in the storage tank flows into the first protective device through the first liquid outlet. The liquid in the first protective device flows into the storage tank through the first liquid inlet. The liquid is circulated and repeatedly cooled, and the first protective device is used to cool the body, achieving a therapeutic effect. The cooling rate is: under the condition of an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the area is 1m. 2Using the first protective device, the surface temperature of the first protective device reaches 5°C within 10 minutes, and the cooling power is 75 watts, achieving a cooling capacity of 250 watts. The cooling effect is good, efficient, stable, and consumes little power. Second, an air pump and solenoid valve are provided, which inflate the protective device by filling it with air, allowing it to fit more closely to the treatment area and improve the therapeutic effects of the cold therapy liquid / hot therapy liquid. The combined air filling and air exhaust allows the protective device to provide medical effects such as massage. This device can be connected to the first protective device A, the second protective device B, and the third protective device C simultaneously, allowing three users to use it at the same time, resulting in high utilization rate. Furthermore, the system is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry.
[0021] Furthermore, since the cooling / heating mechanism of the present application is provided inside or on the outer bottom of the storage tank, it comes into direct or indirect contact with the liquid in the storage tank, allowing the liquid to be pre-cooled or pre-heated, so that it can be used immediately when the user requires treatment.
[0022] In one embodiment, the device further includes a housing, a rack, and a connector, wherein the housing includes a bottom housing, an upper housing, and a cover, the rack is fitted into the housing, the liquid storage tank is provided on the rack, a recess is provided on the rack, the condenser is fitted into the recess, a first groove is provided on an outer edge of the bottom housing, one end of the connector is fitted into the first groove and then connected to the first liquid outlet, the first liquid inlet, and the first trachea, respectively, and the connector the other ends of which are connected to a plurality of pipes, the first liquid outlet, the first liquid inlet and the first trachea are respectively connected to the first protector, a first air hole and a second air hole are further provided on the bottom housing, the first air hole and the second air hole are located below the first groove, one side of the first air hole is connected to the second trachea, one side of the second air hole is connected to a third trachea, the other sides of the first air hole and the second air hole are connected to pipes, and the second trachea and the third trachea are respectively connected to the second protector and the third protector.
[0023] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a main control board, a display, and a battery, the display and the battery are both electrically connected to the main control board, the display is provided on the cover, the bottom outer surface of the bottom housing is recessed toward the rack to form a second groove, the battery is provided in the second groove, and the battery is a storage battery.
[0024] In one embodiment, the compressor further includes a four-way valve, the compressor is connected to the four-way valve via the first pipe and then to the heat exchanger, the condenser is connected to the four-way valve via the third pipe and then to the compressor, the four-way valve is electrically connected to the control assembly, and the control assembly controls the four-way valve to change the flow direction, so that the refrigerant in the compressor first passes through the heat exchanger and then passes through the condenser to generate a heating effect.
[0025] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively performing separate heat therapy and compression therapy, the system being adapted for use with a first protective device, the system comprising: a cooling mechanism, a reservoir tank, and a control assembly; the cooling mechanism including a compressor, a condenser, a fan, and a heat exchanger; the control assembly being electrically connected to the compressor and the fan, respectively; the compressor, the heat exchanger, the condenser, and the fan being all disposed outside the reservoir tank; an intake port of the compressor being connected to the heat exchanger via a first pipe; the heat exchanger being connected to the condenser via a second pipe; the condenser being connected to an outlet port of the compressor via a third pipe; the first pipe and the second pipe being fluidically connected; and the second pipe and the third pipe being fluidically connected; a refrigerant in the compressor first passing through the condenser and then passing through the heat exchanger to provide a cooling effect; and a working surface of the fan facing the condenser. The liquid storage tank has a first liquid outlet, and the liquid in the liquid storage tank flows into the first protective device after passing through the heat exchanger via the first liquid outlet, and the liquid in the first protective device flows into the first protective device again after passing through the heat exchanger, or flows into the liquid storage tank via the first liquid outlet, a heating mechanism electrically connected to the control assembly; the heating mechanism includes a four-way valve, the compressor is connected to the four-way valve through the first pipe and then to the heat exchanger, the condenser is connected to the four-way valve through the third pipe and then to the compressor, the control assembly controls the four-way valve to change the flow direction, and the refrigerant in the compressor first passes through the heat exchanger and then passes through the condenser to produce a heating effect; Alternatively, the heating mechanism includes a heat generating sheet, the heat generating sheet is provided outside the heat exchanger, and there are one or more heat generating sheets.
[0026] The portable cold therapy system with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: First, the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor, a condenser, a fan, and a heat exchanger, and a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor to the condenser through a third pipe. During this process, the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant has a high temperature, and the fan is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser, causing the gas refrigerant to liquefy through the heat dissipation. The liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser to the heat exchanger through a second pipe. The liquid refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid in the heat exchanger, absorbing the heat of the liquid and evaporating, thereby lowering the temperature of the liquid. Third, The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger to the compressor through a pipe, and the compressor is used to compress the gas refrigerant. The heat exchanger is installed outside the liquid storage tank. The liquid in the liquid storage tank first flows into the heat exchanger through the first liquid outlet to be cooled and then flows into the first protective device. The liquid in the first protective device flows into the heat exchanger again to be cooled, or the liquid in the first protective device flows back into the liquid storage tank, giving the first protective device a cooling pad function. The remaining liquid in the liquid storage tank does not participate in the circulation, greatly improving the cooling efficiency and reducing power consumption. The cooling rate: Under the condition of an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the area of 1m 2The first protector uses a cooling power of 75 watts, achieving a cooling capacity of 250 watts, with good cooling effect, high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Second, a heating mechanism is further provided, which includes a four-way valve or a heating sheet. The control assembly controls the four-way valve to change the flow direction or controls the heat generation of the heating sheet to raise the temperature of the liquid in the heat exchanger, and the heated liquid flows into the first protector through the third liquid inlet, giving the first protector a heat-matting function. The heating rate is: under the condition of an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the heating rate is 1 m2. 2 The surface temperature of the first protective device reaches 43°C within 6 minutes, and the heating power is 75-150 watts, achieving a good heating effect with high efficiency and stability. Furthermore, the system is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry.
[0027] In one embodiment, the heating element further includes a heat insulating device, which is provided on the outside of the heat generating sheet.
[0028] In one embodiment, the heat exchanger includes a third cooling plate, and a third air intake port, a third exhaust port, a fourth liquid inlet, and a fourth liquid outlet are provided on the third cooling plate, the third exhaust port is connected to the first pipe, the third air intake port is connected to the second pipe, the fourth liquid inlet is connected to the first liquid outlet, the fourth liquid outlet is connected to the third liquid inlet of the first protector, and the third liquid outlet of the first protector is connected to the first liquid outlet and the fourth liquid inlet.
[0029] In one embodiment, the device further comprises a three-way joint, the three-way joint having a first connection port, a second connection port, and a third connection port, the first connection port being connected to the first liquid outlet, the second connection port being connected to the fourth liquid inlet, and the third connection port being connected to the third liquid outlet.
[0030] In one embodiment, the first liquid outlet is connected to the first connection port via a fifth pipe, the fourth liquid inlet is connected to the second connection port via a sixth pipe, the fourth liquid outlet is connected to the third liquid inlet via a seventh pipe, and the third liquid outlet is connected to the third connection port via an eighth pipe; Here, a water pump is provided on the sixth pipe, and the water pump is electrically connected to the control assembly. When the water pump operates, the liquid in the storage tank passes through the fifth pipe and the sixth pipe, passes through the third cooling plate, and then flows into the first protector through the seventh pipe. The liquid in the first protector passes through the eighth pipe and the sixth pipe, passes through the third cooling plate, and then flows into the first protector again through the seventh pipe. When the water pump stops, the liquid in the first protector flows into the storage tank through the eighth pipe and the fifth pipe.
[0031] In one embodiment, a liquid level detector is further provided in the storage tank, and a temperature sensor is provided on the seventh pipe or the eighth pipe, and both the liquid level detector and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the control assembly. In one embodiment, the second pipe further includes a flow-control device, the flow-control device being arranged between the heat exchanger and the condenser, the condenser including a heat conduction pipe, one end of the heat conduction pipe protruding from the condenser and connected to the flow-control device, and the other end of the heat conduction pipe protruding from the condenser and connected to the compressor.
[0032] In one embodiment, the device further includes a first air pump, a first solenoid valve, and a first trachea, wherein the first air pump is connected to the first protective device via the first trachea, the first solenoid valve is provided on the first trachea, both the first air pump and the first solenoid valve are electrically connected to the control assembly, and the first protective device is filled with air by the first air pump and deflated with air by the first solenoid valve.
[0033] In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a housing, a rack, and a connector, wherein the housing includes a bottom housing, an upper housing, and a cover, the rack is fitted into the housing, the liquid storage tank is provided on the rack, a recess is provided on the rack, and the condenser is fitted into the recess; A first groove is provided on the outer edge of the bottom housing, and one end of the connector is fitted into the first groove and then connected to the seventh pipe, the eighth pipe, and the first trachea, respectively, and the other end of the connector is connected to multiple pipes, and the seventh pipe, the eighth pipe, and the first trachea are each connected to the first protector.
[0034] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a main control board, a display, and a battery, the display and the battery are both electrically connected to the main control board, the display is provided on the cover, the bottom outer surface of the bottom housing is recessed toward the rack to form a second groove, the battery is provided in the second groove, and the battery is a storage battery.
[0035] In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides another portable cold therapy device with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy, comprising the portable cold therapy system with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy of the third aspect, the portable cold therapy device with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy further comprising a first protective device, the first protective device having a third liquid inlet and a third liquid outlet, the third liquid inlet connected to the liquid outlet of the heat exchanger, and the third liquid outlet connected to the first liquid outlet and the liquid inlet of the heat exchanger. [Effects of the Invention]
[0036] The portable cold therapy device with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: First, the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor, a condenser, a fan, and a heat exchanger, and a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor to the condenser through a third pipe, and the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant has a high temperature, and the fan is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser, causing the gas refrigerant to liquefy after dissipating heat; the liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser to the heat exchanger through a second pipe, and the liquid refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid in the heat exchanger, absorbing heat from the liquid and evaporating, thereby reducing the temperature of the liquid; The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger to the compressor through a pipe, and the compressor is used to compress the gas refrigerant. The heat exchanger is installed outside the liquid storage tank. The liquid in the liquid storage tank first flows into the heat exchanger through the first liquid outlet to be cooled and then flows into the first protective device. The liquid in the first protective device flows into the heat exchanger again to be cooled, or the liquid in the first protective device flows back into the liquid storage tank, giving the first protective device a cooling pad function. The remaining liquid in the liquid storage tank does not participate in the circulation, greatly improving cooling efficiency and reducing power consumption. The cooling rate: Under the condition of an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the area of 1m 2 The first protector uses a cooling power of 75 watts, achieving a cooling capacity of 250 watts, with good cooling effect, high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Second, a heating mechanism is further provided, which includes a four-way valve or a heating sheet. The control assembly controls the four-way valve to change the flow direction or controls the heat generation of the heating sheet to raise the temperature of the liquid in the heat exchanger, and the heated liquid flows into the first protector through the third liquid inlet, giving the first protector a heat-shielding function. The heating rate is: under an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the heating rate is 1 m2. 2Using the first protective device, the surface temperature of the first protective device reaches 43°C within 6 minutes, with a heating power of 75-150 watts and a heating amount of 75-150 watts, resulting in a good heating effect, high efficiency, and stability. Third, a first air pump and a first solenoid valve are provided, which inflate the first protective device by filling it with air, allowing it to fit more closely to the treatment area and improve the therapeutic effects of the cold therapy liquid / heat therapy liquid, and the combination of air filling and air exhausting allows the first protective device to have medical effects such as massage. The heating and cooling mechanism is also provided in the portable cold therapy device capable of selectable heat therapy and compression therapy of the present application, resulting in a compact structure, lightweight, easy to carry, and capable of cold padding, heat padding, and / or massage, providing a wide range of uses and an improved user experience. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0037] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic exploded view of a portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy device capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy device capable of selectively performing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy device capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8]4 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 5 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 6 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that allows for the selection of heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a first cooling plate method. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that allows for the selection of heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a first cooling plate method. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded view of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that allows selection of heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger employs a first cooling plate system. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that allows selection of heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger uses a spiral copper tube system. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that allows selection of heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger employs a second cooling plate system. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 is a structural block diagram of a portable cold therapy device with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a structural block diagram of a portable cold therapy device with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a portable cold therapy device capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 19] 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a portable cold therapy device capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20]1 is a schematic exploded structural view of a portable cold therapy system with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 21] 2 is a schematic exploded structural view of a portable cold therapy system with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy device that allows selection of heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a third cooling plate system. [Figure 23] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that can select between heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a third cooling plate method. [Figure 24] 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that can select between heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a third cooling plate method. [Figure 25] 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a portable cold therapy system that can select between heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a third cooling plate method. [Figure 26] FIG. 1 is a structural block diagram of a portable cold therapy device that can select between heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a third cooling plate system. [Figure 27] FIG. 2 is a structural block diagram of a portable cold therapy device that can select between heat therapy and compression therapy when the heat exchanger adopts a third cooling plate system. [Figure 28] FIG. 4 is a surface temperature change curve diagram of the first protector in a cooling state in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] FIG. 2 is a curve showing the change in surface temperature of the first protector in a heated state in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] FIG. 10 is a surface temperature change curve diagram of a first protector in a cooling state in another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 31] FIG. 10 is a curve showing the change in surface temperature of a first protector in a heated state in another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0038] In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly describe the accompanying drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these accompanying drawings without any creative work. In order to help those skilled in the art better understand the technical solutions of the present application, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application, but obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative work are all included in the protection scope of the present application.
[0039] It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed" or "mounted" on another member, it may be directly mounted on the other member or indirectly mounted on the other member, and when an element is described as being "connected" to another member, it may be directly connected to the other member or indirectly connected to the other member. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and do not indicate or imply the relative importance or number of such technical features. Thus, a feature defined by "first" or "second" explicitly or implicitly includes one or more of such features. In the description of this application, unless expressly qualified otherwise, the terms "plurality" and "multiple" mean two or more than two. The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are all intended to supplement the contents disclosed in the specification and are used solely for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to understand and read them. They do not define any limiting conditions for the implementation of this application and do not have any technical substantive meaning. Modifications to the structure, changes in proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size are all included in the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application as long as they do not affect the effects and objectives achieved by this application.
[0040] First, as shown in Figures 1 to 10, 12, 13, 16 to 19, 28 and 29, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively performing heat therapy and compression therapy, which is applicable to a first protective device A, and includes a cooling mechanism, a liquid storage tank 12 and a control assembly, the cooling mechanism including a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14 and a heat exchanger 15, the control assembly being electrically connected to the compressor 11 and the fan 14, respectively, the compressor 11, the condenser 13 and the fan 14 are all provided outside the liquid storage tank 12, the heat exchanger 15 is provided inside and / or at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank, and the liquid storage tank The compressor 11 is in direct and / or indirect contact with the liquid in the condenser 12; the intake port of the compressor 11 is connected to the heat exchanger 15 via a first pipe 171; the heat exchanger 15 is connected to the condenser 13 via a second pipe 172; the condenser 13 is connected to the exhaust port of the compressor 11 via a third pipe 173; the first pipe 171 and the second pipe 172 are fluidly connected to each other; the second pipe 172 and the third pipe 173 are fluidly connected to each other; the gas refrigerant in the compressor 11 passes through the condenser 13 and then through the heat exchanger 15 to produce a cooling effect; the working surface of the fan 14 faces the condenser 13; Here, the liquid storage tank 12 has a first liquid inlet 121 and a first liquid outlet 122, the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the first protective device A through the first liquid outlet 122, and the liquid in the first protective device A flows into the liquid storage tank 12 through the first liquid inlet 121, the heat exchanger 15 includes a first cooling plate 151 provided inside the liquid storage tank 12, and a first exhaust port 1511, a first intake port 1512, a second liquid inlet 1513 and a second liquid outlet 1514 are provided on the first cooling plate 151, the first exhaust port 1511 is connected to the first pipe 171, the first intake port 1512 is connected to the second pipe 172, and the second liquid inlet 1513 is connected to the first liquid inlet 121 through a fourth pipe 177.
[0041] It should be noted that there may be one or more compressors 11, condensers 13, fans 14, and heat exchangers 15. A plurality of compressors 11 are arranged in series, a plurality of condensers 13 are arranged in series, the working surface of each of the fans 14 faces the corresponding condenser 13, and a plurality of heat exchangers 15 are arranged in series. The liquid may be water, alcohol, antifreeze, or the like, and preferably, alcohol with a concentration of 10% is used.
[0042] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, the first liquid inlet 121 may be provided at the top of the liquid storage tank 12, or as shown in Figures 3 and 12, the first liquid inlet 121 may be provided at the side edge of the liquid storage tank 12. In addition, a refrigerant addition port is provided at the branching point of the first pipe 171, so that the cooling temperature can be maintained when the cooling mechanism is in operation for a long period of time. When the cooling mechanism is used in a circulating manner for a long period of time, the heat exchange under ideal conditions cannot be fully achieved, and the expected cooling effect cannot be obtained. Therefore, a refrigerant can be added periodically to improve the cooling effect.
[0043] The first cooling plate 151 is a welded plate type heat exchanger, and the liquid in the first protective equipment A flows into the second liquid inlet 1513 through the first liquid inlet 121, and after the liquid is cooled in the welded plate type heat exchanger, it flows into the liquid storage tank 12 through the second liquid outlet 1514.
[0044] The first pipe 171 and the second pipe 172 fluidly penetrate each other, and the second pipe 172 and the third pipe 173 fluidly penetrate each other. In fact, the first pipe 171, the second pipe 172, and the third pipe 173 are all on the same pipe, which connects the compressor 11, the heat exchanger 15, and the condenser 13 to form a closed circulation loop. For example, the first pipe 171 includes a compressor section, a first pipe connection section protruding from the compressor 11 and connected to the heat exchanger 15, and a heat exchanger section, the second pipe 172 includes a second pipe connection section protruding from the heat exchanger 15 and connected to the condenser 13, and a condenser section, and the third pipe 173 includes a third pipe connection section protruding from the condenser 13 and connected to the compressor 11.
[0045] The refrigerant enters the first cooling plate 151 through the second pipe 172 and the first intake port 1512, and then returns to the compressor 11 through the first exhaust port 1511 and the first pipe 171, thereby cooling the first cooling plate 151 and exchanging heat with the liquid in the first cooling plate 151, thereby lowering the temperature of the liquid.
[0046] The problem that this embodiment aims to solve is the technical problem that the cooling effect of the cooling mechanism of the protective equipment is insufficient and the efficiency is low.
[0047] The portable cold therapy system with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14, and a heat exchanger 15; a high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor 11 to the condenser 13 via the third pipe 173, and the refrigerant is liquefied after heat dissipation; at this time, the temperature of the high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant is high, so the fan 14 is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser 13, and the gas refrigerant is liquefied by dissipating heat; the liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser 13 to the heat exchanger 15 via the second pipe 172, and the liquid refrigerant is converted into liquid in the storage tank 12 by the heat exchanger 15. The gas refrigerant exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 15, absorbs heat from the liquid, vaporizes, and drops in temperature. The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger 15 to the compressor 11 via the first pipe 171, and is compressed by the compressor 11. The liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 is circulated and cooled. The cooled liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the first protective device A via the first liquid outlet 122. The liquid in the first protective device A flows into the liquid storage tank 12 via the first liquid inlet 121. The liquid is circulated and repeatedly cooled. The first protective device A is used to cool the body, achieving a therapeutic effect. As shown in Figure 28, the cooling rate is: 2 When the first protective device A is used, the surface temperature of the first protective device A reaches 5°C within 10 minutes, and the cooling power is 75 watts, achieving a cooling capacity of 250 watts, with good cooling effect, high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Furthermore, the device has a compact structure, light weight, and is easy to carry.
[0048] Furthermore, since the cooling / heating mechanism of the present application is provided inside or on the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank 12, it comes into direct or indirect contact with the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12, allowing the liquid to be pre-cooled or pre-heated, so that it can be used immediately when the user requires treatment. In one embodiment, a liquid level detector 61 and a temperature sensor 62 are further provided in the reservoir tank 12, and both the liquid level detector 61 and the temperature sensor 62 are electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0049] In addition, a liquid level detector 61 is provided in the storage tank 12 and is used to detect the height or low of the liquid level, and a temperature sensor 62 is provided on the side edge of the storage tank 12 and is used to detect the temperature of the liquid in the storage tank 12, and the temperature is controlled by the control assembly to achieve an appropriate cold or hot padding effect.
[0050] In one embodiment, the second pipe 172 includes a flow-control device, which is arranged between the heat exchanger 15 and the condenser 13, and the condenser 13 includes a heat conduction tube, one end of which protrudes from the condenser 13 and is connected to the flow-control device, and the other end of the heat conduction tube protrudes from the condenser 13 and is connected to the compressor 11.
[0051] In addition, the second pipe 172 includes a second pipe connection section protruding from the heat exchanger 15 and connected to the condenser 13, a condenser section, and a flow-reducing device is provided on the second pipe connection section protruding from the heat exchanger 15 and connected to the condenser 13, and the flow-reducing device may be a capillary tube, and after the second pipe connection section protrudes from the heat exchanger 15, the diameter of the pipe tends to shrink to form a capillary tube, preferably the diameter shrinks to 3 to 6 times the original pipe diameter, and the flow-reducing device may be a flow-reducing valve or other flow-reducing pressure-reducing device.
[0052] When the liquid refrigerant after heat dissipation passes through the capillary tube with a small diameter, the flow rate becomes slower due to the small cross-sectional area of the pipe, and the pressure drops, which in turn causes the temperature to drop. At this time, the liquid refrigerant, which has a high pressure immediately after being output from the condenser 13, passes through the capillary tube and is decompressed.
[0053] The heat transfer tube is a copper tube, which is U-shaped and curved along the inner wall of the condenser 13. High-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant enters the condenser section, and the copper tube is installed in the pipe of the condenser section to absorb the heat of the gas refrigerant and dissipate it into the surrounding environment. At the same time, the working surface of the fan 14 faces the position of the copper tube in the condenser 13, further promoting the heat dissipation and liquefaction of the refrigerant. After heat dissipation by the copper tube and the fan 14, the liquid refrigerant enters the capillary tube and is decompressed, and the liquid refrigerant is transported to the heat exchanger 15 via the second pipe 172.
[0054] In one embodiment, the device further includes a water pump 21, wherein the first liquid outlet 122 is connected to a third liquid inlet A1 of the first protector A via the water pump 21, and the water pump 21 is electrically connected to the control assembly; When the water pump 21 operates, the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the first protective device A through the first liquid outlet 122 and the third liquid inlet A1, and the liquid in the first protective device A flows back into the liquid storage tank 12 through the third liquid outlet A2 of the first protective device A and the first liquid inlet 121.
[0055] 7, the first liquid inlet 121 is connected to the first connector, the first liquid outlet 122 is connected to the second connector 123, and the first connector and the second connector 123 are each used to connect to a liquid pipe. The liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows out from the first liquid outlet 122, is pressurized by the water pump 21, and then flows into the first protector A.
[0056] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 , the compressor 11 is further provided with a four-way valve 18, the compressor 11 is connected to the four-way valve 18 via the first pipe 171 and then connected to the heat exchanger 15, the condenser 13 is connected to the four-way valve 18 via the third pipe 173 and then connected to the compressor 11, the four-way valve 18 is electrically connected to the control assembly, and the control assembly controls the four-way valve 18 to change the flow direction, so that the gas refrigerant in the compressor 11 passes through the heat exchanger 15 and then passes through the condenser 13 to produce a heating effect.
[0057] The control assembly controls the passages inside the four-way valve 18, causing the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant in the compressor 11 to first pass through the heat exchanger 15. The high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant releases heat in the heat exchanger 15 and liquefies, raising the temperature of the liquid in the storage tank 12. After the liquid refrigerant is decompressed through a capillary tube, it absorbs heat and vaporizes in the condenser 13, and the gaseous refrigerant returns to the compressor 11. The installation of the four-way valve 18 allows liquid cooling or heating to be achieved with just one heat exchanger 15, eliminating the need for components (such as the heating tube 16) and saving costs.
[0058] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, a heating mechanism is further provided, the heating mechanism including a heating tube 16, the heating tube 16 being provided inside the liquid storage tank 12 and electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0059] If it is necessary to heat the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12, the control assembly controls the compressor 11, condenser 13, and fan 14 to stop operation, and the control assembly operates the heating tube 16 to raise the liquid temperature in the liquid storage tank 12. The liquid whose temperature has risen flows into the first protector A through the third liquid inlet A1, giving the first protector A a heat padding function. The heating mechanism is controlled by the control assembly to raise the liquid temperature in the liquid storage tank 12, and as shown in Figure 29, the heating rate is: 2When using the first protective equipment A, the surface temperature of the first protective equipment A reaches 43°C within 8 minutes, the heating power is 150 watts, the heating amount reached is 150 watts, the heating effect is good, efficient and stable.
[0060] In one embodiment, the device further includes a first air pump 22, a first solenoid valve 23, and a first trachea 174, the first air pump 22 is connected to the first protective device A via the first trachea 174, the first solenoid valve 23 is provided on the first trachea 174, both the first air pump 22 and the first solenoid valve 23 are electrically connected to the control assembly, and the first protective device A is filled with air by the first air pump 22 and deflated with air by the first solenoid valve 23.
[0061] 2, 6, and 7, the first air pump 22 and the first solenoid valve 23 may be located on top of the water tank, or as shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, the first air pump 22 and the first solenoid valve 23 may be located in front of the water tank and on the side edge of the compressor 11. The first air pump 22 pressurizes the air that has entered the first trachea 174 and then transports it to the first protective device A, thereby filling the first protective device A with air. The first solenoid valve 23 is a two-way solenoid valve, which allows the first protective device A to be deflated. On the one hand, filling the first protective device A with air inflates it, making it fit more closely to the treatment area and improving the therapeutic effect of the cold therapy liquid / hot therapy liquid. On the other hand, the combination of filling and discharging air allows the first protective device A to provide medical effects such as massage.
[0062] In one embodiment, a pressure reducing valve 27 and a pressure sensor 63 are further provided on the first trachea 174, and the pressure sensor 63 is electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0063] Furthermore, when the pressure sensor 63 detects excessive pressure in the first trachea 174, it can be controlled to stop the first air pump 22, open the first solenoid valve 23, and discharge air from the first protective device A, and if the first air pump 22 or the first solenoid valve 23 fails, air can be discharged by the pressure reducing valve 27. In one embodiment, the device further includes a second air pump 24, a second electromagnetic valve 25, a third electromagnetic valve 26, a second trachea 175, and a third trachea 176, wherein the second air pump 24 is connected to a second protective device B via the second trachea 175, the second electromagnetic valve 25 is provided on the second trachea 175, the second air pump 24 is connected to a third protective device C via the third trachea 176, and the third electromagnetic valve 26 is provided on the third trachea 176,
[0064] The second air pump 24, the second solenoid valve 25 and the third solenoid valve 26 are all electrically connected to the control assembly, and the second protector B and the third protector C are filled with air by the second air pump 24, the second protector B is evacuated by the second solenoid valve 25, and the third protector C is evacuated by the third solenoid valve 26.
[0065] As shown in Figures 4, 8 and 9, the second air pump 24, the second solenoid valve 25 and the third solenoid valve 26 are provided at the top of the water tank, and the first air pump 22 and the first solenoid valve 23 are provided in front of the water tank. If a user only requires the air pressure function, the protective equipment is connected to the second trachea 175 and / or the third trachea 176, and the second air pump 24 pressurizes the air that enters the second trachea 175 and then delivers it to the second protective equipment B. The second air pump 24 pressurizes the air that enters the third trachea 176 and then delivers it to the third protective equipment C, thereby filling the second protective equipment B and the third protective equipment C with air. The second solenoid valve 25 and the third solenoid valve 26 are both three-way solenoid valves, and the second solenoid valve 25 discharges air from the second protective equipment B, and the third solenoid valve 26 discharges air from the third protective equipment C. The combination of air filling and air discharge provides medical effects such as massage for the second protective equipment B and the third protective equipment C. The device is designed to be connected to the first protective equipment A, the second protective equipment B, and the third protective equipment C simultaneously for use by three users, resulting in high utilization rates.
[0066] In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a housing, a rack 31, and a connector 41, the housing including a bottom housing 32, an upper housing 33, and a cover 34, the rack 31 is fitted into the housing, the liquid storage tank 12 is provided on the rack 31, a recess is provided on the rack 31, and the condenser 13 is fitted into the recess,
[0067] A first groove 321 is provided on the outer edge of the bottom housing 32, and one end of the connector 41 is fitted into the first groove 321 and then connected to the first liquid outlet 122, the first liquid inlet 121 and the first trachea 174, respectively, and the other end of the connector 41 is connected to a plurality of pipes, and the first liquid outlet 122, the first liquid inlet 121 and the first trachea 174 are each connected to the first protective device A.
[0068] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, a first air hole 71 and a second air hole 72 are further provided on the bottom housing 32, and the first air hole 71 and the second air hole 72 are located below the first groove 321, one side of the first air hole 71 is connected to the second trachea 175, one side of the second air hole 72 is connected to the third trachea 176, the other sides of the first air hole 71 and the second air hole 72 are connected to pipes, and the second trachea 175 and the third trachea 176 are connected to the second protector B and the third protector C, respectively.
[0069] The rack 31 is provided on top of the bottom housing 32 inside the housing. The rack 31 is provided on the side of the bottom housing facing the liquid storage tank 12, and a dustproof cover 35 is provided on the side edge of the housing facing the fan 14 to prevent dust and dirt from entering the inside of the fan 14. The rack 31 further includes a connector sheet 42 provided in the first groove 321, and the connector sheet 42 is used to detachably connect the connector 41 and the bottom housing 32.
[0070] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a main control board 51, a display 52, and a battery 53, the display 52 and the battery 53 are both electrically connected to the main control board 51, the display 52 is provided on the cover 34, the bottom outer surface of the bottom housing 32 is recessed on one side of the rack 31 to form a second groove 322, the battery 53 is provided in the second groove 322, and the battery is a storage battery.
[0071] In addition, by controlling the main control panel 51 through the display 52, it is possible to set the working temperature of the first protective gear A and the air pressure values of the first protective gear A, the second protective gear B, and the third protective gear C, and the pressing effect can be achieved by adjusting the air filling / air exhausting method. The battery 53 is rechargeable, so that the device of the present invention can function normally even when there is no AC power source, for example when used outdoors, making it easy for users to use. Furthermore, the battery 53 can be removed from the second groove 322, making it easy to charge and store.
[0072] In a second aspect, as shown in Figures 1 to 10, 11, 14 to 19, 28 and 29, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively performing heat therapy and compression therapy, which is applied to a first protective device A and includes a cooling mechanism, a liquid storage tank 12 and a control assembly, the cooling mechanism includes a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14 and a heat exchanger 15, the control assembly is electrically connected to the compressor 11 and the fan 14, the compressor 11, the condenser 13 and the fan 14 are all provided outside the liquid storage tank 12, the heat exchanger 15 is provided inside and / or at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank, and the liquid storage tank The compressor 11 is in direct and / or indirect contact with the liquid in the condenser 12; the intake port of the compressor 11 is connected to the heat exchanger 15 via a first pipe 171; the heat exchanger 15 is connected to the condenser 13 via a second pipe 172; the condenser 13 is connected to the exhaust port of the compressor 11 via a third pipe 173; the first pipe 171 and the second pipe 172 are fluidly connected to each other; the second pipe 172 and the third pipe 173 are fluidly connected to each other; the gas refrigerant in the compressor 11 passes through the condenser 13 and then through the heat exchanger 15 to produce a cooling effect; the working surface of the fan 14 faces the condenser 13;
[0073] Here, the liquid storage tank 12 has a first liquid inlet 121 and a first liquid outlet 122, and the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the first protective device A through the first liquid outlet 122, and the liquid in the first protective device A flows into the liquid storage tank 12 through the first liquid inlet 121.
[0074] It should be noted that there may be one or more compressors 11, condensers 13, fans 14, and heat exchangers 15. A plurality of compressors 11 are arranged in series, a plurality of condensers 13 are arranged in series, the working surface of each of the fans 14 faces the corresponding condenser 13, and a plurality of heat exchangers 15 are arranged in series.
[0075] In one embodiment, the heat exchanger 15 is located inside the liquid storage tank 12, and as shown in FIG. 11, the heat exchanger 15 includes a first cooling plate 151, on which a first exhaust port 1511 and a first intake port 1512 are provided, the first exhaust port 1511 is connected to the first pipe 171, and the first intake port 1512 is connected to the second pipe 172.
[0076] The first cooling plate 151 is a welded-plate heat exchanger. The liquid refrigerant enters the welded-plate heat exchanger in the liquid storage tank 12 through the second pipe 172 and the first intake port 1512, and then flows out through the first pipe 171, cooling the welded-plate heat exchanger and further lowering the liquid temperature in the liquid storage tank 12 through the welded-plate heat exchanger. In one embodiment, the heat exchanger 15 is located inside the liquid storage tank 12, and as shown in FIG. 14, the heat exchanger 15 includes a spiral tube 152, one end of which is connected to the first pipe 171 and the other end of which is connected to the second pipe 172. The spiral tube 152 is made of copper or stainless steel. The liquid refrigerant enters the spiral tube 152 in the liquid storage tank 12 through the second pipe 172 and then flows out through the first pipe 171, cooling the spiral tube 152 and further lowering the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12. The spiral structure of the spiral tube 152 allows the refrigerant to stay inside the spiral tube 152 for a longer time, increasing the contact area with the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 and enabling sufficient heat exchange with the liquid, improving cooling efficiency.
[0077] In one embodiment, the heat exchanger 15 is located at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank 12, and as shown in Figure 15, the heat exchanger 15 includes a second cooling plate 153, on which a second exhaust port 1531 and a second intake port 1532 are provided, the second exhaust port 1531 is connected to the first pipe 171, the second intake port 1532 is connected to the second pipe 172, and the liquid storage tank 12 is made of a heat-conductive material.
[0078] The liquid storage tank 12 and the second cooling plate 153 are made of copper. The liquid refrigerant enters the second cooling plate 153 at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank 12 through the second pipe 172 and the second air inlet 1532, and then flows out through the second air outlet 1531 and the first pipe 171, cooling the second cooling plate 153, which in turn cools the entire liquid storage tank 12 and further lowers the temperature of the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12. The second cooling plate 153 and the liquid storage tank 12 may be molded integrally or separately.
[0079] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger 15 may include one or more combinations of a first cold plate 151, a spiral tube 152, and a second cold plate 153. Furthermore, after the liquid refrigerant enters the first cooling plate 151, the spiral tube 152 or the second cooling plate 153 through the second pipe 172, it cools the first cooling plate 151, the spiral tube 152 or the second cooling plate 153, and further lowers the liquid temperature in the liquid storage tank 12.
[0080] The problem that this embodiment aims to solve is the technical problem that the cooling effect of the cooling mechanism is insufficient and the efficiency is low.
[0081] The portable cold therapy system with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14, and a heat exchanger 15. First, a high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor 11 to the condenser 13 via the third pipe 173, and the refrigerant is liquefied after heat dissipation. At this time, since the temperature of the high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant is high, the fan 14 is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser 13, and the gas refrigerant is liquefied by dissipating heat. The liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser 13 to the heat exchanger 15 via the second pipe 172, and the liquid refrigerant is liquefied by the heat exchanger 15. The gas refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid, absorbs heat from the liquid, and vaporizes, lowering the temperature of the liquid. The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger 15 to the compressor 11 via the first pipe 171. The compressor 11 is used to compress the gas refrigerant, circulating and cooling the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12. The cooled liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the first protective device A via the first liquid outlet 122. The liquid in the first protective device A flows into the liquid storage tank 12 via the first liquid inlet 121. The liquid is circulated and repeatedly cooled, and the first protective device A is used to apply cooling to the body, achieving a therapeutic effect. As shown in Figure 28, the cooling rate is: 2 Using the first protective device A, the surface temperature of the first protective device A reached 5°C within 10 minutes, and the cooling power was 75 watts, achieving a cooling capacity of 250 watts. The cooling effect was excellent, with high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Second, an air pump and solenoid valve were installed, allowing the protective device to be inflated by filling it with air, allowing it to fit more closely to the treatment area and improve the therapeutic effects of the cold therapy liquid / hot therapy liquid. The combination of air filling and air exhaust allowed the protective device to provide medical effects such as massage. This device could be connected to the first protective device A, the second protective device B, and the third protective device C simultaneously, allowing three users to use it at the same time, resulting in high utilization rate. Furthermore, the system is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry.
[0082] Furthermore, by providing the cooling / heating mechanism of the present application inside or on the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank 12, it can come into direct or indirect contact with the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12, allowing the liquid to be pre-cooled or pre-heated, so that it can be used immediately when the user requires treatment.
[0083] In one embodiment, the device further includes a housing, a rack 31, and a connector 41, the housing including a bottom housing 32, an upper housing 33, and a cover 34, the rack 31 is fitted into the housing, the liquid storage tank 12 is provided on the rack 31, a recess is provided on the rack 31, the condenser 13 is fitted into the recess, a first groove 321 is provided on the outer edge of the bottom housing 32, one end of the connector 41 is fitted into the first groove 321 and then connected to the first liquid outlet 122, the first liquid inlet 121, and the first trachea 174, respectively, The other ends are connected to a plurality of pipes, and the first liquid outlet 122, the first liquid inlet 121 and the first trachea 174 are respectively connected to the first protector A, a first air hole 71 and a second air hole 72 are further provided on the bottom housing 32, and the first air hole 71 and the second air hole 72 are located below the first groove 321, one side of the first air hole 71 is connected to the second trachea 175, one side of the second air hole 72 is connected to the third trachea 176, and the other sides of the first air hole 71 and the second air hole 72 are connected to pipes, and the second trachea 175 and the third trachea 176 are respectively connected to the second protector B and the third protector C.
[0084] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a main control board 51, a display 52, and a battery 53, the display 52 and the battery 53 are both electrically connected to the main control board 51, the display 52 is provided on the cover 34, the bottom outer surface of the bottom housing 32 is recessed on one side of the rack 31 to form a second groove 322, the battery 53 is provided in the second groove 322, and the battery is a storage battery.
[0085] In addition, by controlling the main control panel 51 through the display 52, the working temperature of the first protective gear A and the air pressure values of the first protective gear A, second protective gear B, and third protective gear C can be set, and the pressing effect can be achieved by adjusting the air filling / air exhausting method.
[0086] The battery 53 is rechargeable, so the device of the present invention can function normally even when there is no AC power source, for example when used outdoors, making it easy for users to use. Furthermore, the battery 53 can be removed from the second groove 322, making it easy to charge and store.
[0087] In one embodiment, the compressor 11 further includes a four-way valve 18, the compressor 11 is connected to the four-way valve 18 via the first pipe 171 and then connected to the heat exchanger 15, the condenser 13 is connected to the four-way valve 18 via the third pipe 173 and then connected to the compressor 11, the four-way valve 18 is electrically connected to the control assembly, and the control assembly controls the four-way valve 18 to change the flow direction, so that the gas refrigerant in the compressor 11 passes through the heat exchanger 15 and then passes through the condenser 13 to produce a heating effect.
[0088] The control assembly controls the passages inside the four-way valve 18, so that the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant in the compressor 11 first passes through the heat exchanger 15, where it releases heat and liquefies, raising the temperature of the liquid in the storage tank 12. The liquid refrigerant passes through a capillary tube and is reduced in pressure, where it absorbs heat and evaporates in the condenser 13, and the gaseous refrigerant returns to the compressor 11. The installation of the four-way valve 18 allows liquid cooling or heating to be achieved with just one heat exchanger 15, reducing the number of components (such as the heating tube 16) and saving costs.
[0089] In a third aspect, as shown in Figures 20 to 25, 30 and 31, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively performing heat therapy and compression therapy, which is applied to a first protective device A and includes a cooling mechanism, a liquid storage tank 12 and a control assembly, the cooling mechanism includes a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14 and a heat exchanger 15, the control assembly is electrically connected to the compressor 11 and the fan 14, and the compressor 11, the heat exchanger 15, the condenser 13 and the fan 14 are all provided outside the liquid storage tank 12, and the intake air of the compressor 11 The outlet of the compressor 11 is connected to the heat exchanger 15 through a first pipe 171, the heat exchanger 15 is connected to the condenser 13 through a second pipe 172, the condenser 13 is connected to the outlet of the compressor 11 through a third pipe 173, the first pipe 171 and the second pipe 172 are fluidly connected to each other, and the second pipe 172 and the third pipe 173 are fluidly connected to each other, so that the gas refrigerant in the compressor 11 passes through the condenser 13 and then through the heat exchanger 15 to produce a cooling effect, and the working surface of the fan 14 faces the condenser 13, The liquid storage tank 12 has a first liquid outlet 122, and the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the first protective device A after passing through the heat exchanger 15 via the first liquid outlet 122, and the liquid in the first protective device A may flow into the first protective device A again after passing through the heat exchanger 15, or may flow into the liquid storage tank 12 via the first liquid outlet 122, and further comprises a heating mechanism, and the heating mechanism is electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0090] It should be noted that there may be one or more compressors 11, condensers 13, fans 14, and heat exchangers 15. A plurality of compressors 11 are arranged in series, a plurality of condensers 13 are arranged in series, the working surface of each of the fans 14 faces the corresponding condenser 13, and a plurality of heat exchangers 15 are arranged in series.
[0091] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 , the heating mechanism includes a four-way valve 18, the compressor 11 is connected to the four-way valve 18 via the first pipe 171 and then connected to the heat exchanger 15, the condenser 13 is connected to the four-way valve 18 via the third pipe 173 and then connected to the compressor 11, the control assembly controls the four-way valve 18 to change the flow direction, and the refrigerant in the compressor 11 passes through the heat exchanger 15 and then passes through the condenser 13 to achieve the heating effect.
[0092] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the heating mechanism includes a heat generating sheet 161, which is provided on the outside of the heat exchanger 15, and there may be one or more heat generating sheets 161. The liquid may be water, alcohol, antifreeze, or the like, and preferably, alcohol with a concentration of 10% is used.
[0093] In addition, a refrigerant addition port is provided at the branching point of the first pipe 171, so that the cooling temperature can be maintained when the cooling mechanism is in operation for a long period of time. When the cooling mechanism is used in a circulating manner for a long period of time, the heat exchange under ideal conditions cannot be fully achieved, and the expected cooling effect cannot be obtained. Therefore, a refrigerant can be added periodically to improve the cooling effect.
[0094] The first pipe 171 and the second pipe 172 fluidly penetrate each other, and the second pipe 172 and the third pipe 173 fluidly penetrate each other. In fact, the first pipe 171, the second pipe 172, and the third pipe 173 are all on the same pipe, which connects the compressor 11, the heat exchanger 15, and the condenser 13 to form a closed circulation loop. For example, the first pipe 171 includes a compressor section, a first pipe connection section protruding from the compressor 11 and connected to the heat exchanger 15, and a heat exchanger section, the second pipe 172 includes a second pipe connection section protruding from the heat exchanger 15 and connected to the condenser 13, and a condenser section, and the third pipe 173 includes a third pipe connection section protruding from the condenser 13 and connected to the compressor 11.
[0095] The problem that this embodiment aims to solve is the technical problem that the cooling effect of the cooling mechanism is insufficient and the efficiency is low.
[0096] The portable cold therapy system with selectable heating and compression therapies provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: First, the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14, and a heat exchanger 15. A high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor 11 to the condenser 13 via the third pipe 173. During this process, the high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant is at a high temperature, and the fan 14 is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser 13, causing the gas refrigerant to liquefy. The liquid refrigerant is then transported from the condenser 13 to the heat exchanger 15 via the second pipe 172. The liquid refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid in the heat exchanger 15, absorbing heat and evaporating, causing the temperature of the liquid to drop. The first pipe 171 is then used to transport the liquid refrigerant. The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger 15 to the compressor 11 via the first liquid outlet 122, and the gas refrigerant is compressed using the compressor 11. The heat exchanger 15 is installed outside the liquid storage tank 12. The liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 first flows into the heat exchanger 15 through the first liquid outlet 122 to be cooled and then flows back into the first protector A. The liquid in the first protector A flows back into the heat exchanger 15 to be cooled, or the liquid in the first protector A flows back into the liquid storage tank 12, giving the first protector A a cooling function. The remaining liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 does not participate in the circulation, which greatly improves the cooling efficiency and reduces power consumption. As shown in Figure 30, the cooling rate is: 2 Using the first protector, the surface temperature of the first protector reaches 5°C within 5 minutes, and the cooling power is 75 watts, achieving a cooling amount of 250 watts, with good cooling effect, high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Secondly, a heating mechanism is further provided, which includes a four-way valve 18 or a heating sheet 161. The control assembly controls the four-way valve 18 to change the flow direction or control the heat generation of the heating sheet 161, thereby increasing the liquid temperature in the heat exchanger. The heated liquid flows into the first protector through the third liquid inlet, giving the first protector a heat-matting function. As shown in Figure 31, the heating rate is: under the condition of an ambient temperature of 25-28°C, the area of 1 m 2The surface temperature of the first protective device reaches 43°C within 6 minutes, and the heating power is 75-150 watts, achieving a good heating effect with high efficiency and stability. Furthermore, the system is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry.
[0097] In one embodiment, the heat insulating device is further provided, and the heat insulating device is provided on the outside of the heat generating sheet 161. The heat insulating device may be a mica plate.
[0098] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 23 to 25, the heat exchanger includes a third cooling plate 154, and a third air intake port 1541, a third exhaust port 1542, a fourth liquid inlet 1543 and a fourth liquid outlet 1544 are provided on the third cooling plate 154, and the third exhaust port 1542 is connected to the first pipe 171, the third air intake port 1541 is connected to the second pipe 172, the fourth liquid inlet 1543 is connected to the first liquid outlet 122, the fourth liquid outlet 1544 is connected to the third liquid inlet A1 of the first protector A, and the third liquid outlet A2 of the first protector A is connected to the first liquid outlet 122 and the fourth liquid inlet 1543.
[0099] The third cooling plate 154 is a welded plate type heat exchanger, and the liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 flows into the fourth liquid inlet 1543 through the first liquid inlet 121, and after being cooled in the welded plate type heat exchanger, flows into the first protective equipment A through the fourth liquid outlet 1544.
[0100] The refrigerant enters the third cooling plate 154 through the second pipe 172 and the third intake port 1541, then returns to the compressor 11 through the third exhaust port 1542 and the first pipe 171, cools the third cooling plate 154, and exchanges heat with the liquid in the third cooling plate 154, further lowering the liquid temperature.
[0101] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 24 and 25, the device further includes a three-way joint 19, which has a first connection port 191, a second connection port 192, and a third connection port 193, and the first connection port 191 is connected to the first liquid outlet 122, the second connection port 192 is connected to the fourth liquid inlet 1543, and the third connection port 193 is connected to the third liquid outlet A2.
[0102] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 24 and 25, the first liquid outlet 122 is connected to the first connection port 191 via a fifth pipe 178, the fourth liquid inlet 1543 is connected to the second connection port 192 via a sixth pipe 179, the fourth liquid outlet 1544 is connected to the third liquid inlet A1 via a seventh pipe 180, and the third liquid outlet A2 is connected to the third connection port 193 via an eighth pipe 181, Here, a water pump 21 is provided on the sixth pipe 179, and the water pump 21 is electrically connected to the control assembly. When the water pump 21 operates, the liquid in the storage tank 12 passes through the fifth pipe 178 and the sixth pipe 179, passes through the third cooling plate 154, and then flows into the first protector A through the seventh pipe 180. The liquid in the first protector A passes through the eighth pipe 181 and the sixth pipe 179, passes through the third cooling plate 154, and then flows into the first protector A again through the seventh pipe 180. When the water pump 21 stops, the liquid in the first protector A flows into the storage tank 12 through the eighth pipe 181 and the fifth pipe 178.
[0103] When the water pump 21 stops, the pressure inside the first protector A is high, so the liquid inside the first protector A flows into the liquid storage tank 12 via the eighth pipe 181 and the fifth pipe 178.
[0104] In one embodiment, a liquid level detector 61 is further provided in the storage tank 12, and a temperature sensor 62 is provided on the seventh pipe 180 (shown in Figure 24) or the eighth pipe 181 (shown in Figure 25), and both the liquid level detector 61 and the temperature sensor 62 are electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0105] In addition, a liquid level detector 61 is provided in the storage tank 12 and is used to detect the height or low of the liquid position, and a temperature sensor 62 is provided on the seventh pipe 180 or the eighth pipe 181 and is used to detect the temperature of the liquid that has entered the first protective device A or the liquid that has flowed out of the first protective device A, and the temperature is controlled by a control assembly to achieve an appropriate cold or hot padding effect.
[0106] In one embodiment, the second pipe 172 includes a flow-control device, which is arranged between the heat exchanger 15 and the condenser 13, and the condenser 13 includes a heat conduction tube, one end of which protrudes from the condenser 13 and is connected to the flow-control device, and the other end of the heat conduction tube protrudes from the condenser 13 and is connected to the compressor 11.
[0107] In addition, the second pipe 172 includes a second pipe connection section protruding from the heat exchanger 15 and connected to the condenser 13, a condenser section, and a flow-reducing device is provided on the second pipe connection section protruding from the heat exchanger 15 and connected to the condenser 13, and the flow-reducing device may be a capillary tube, and after the second pipe connection section protrudes from the heat exchanger 15, the diameter of the pipe tends to decrease to form a capillary tube, preferably the diameter decreases to 3 to 6 times the original pipe diameter, and the flow-reducing device may be a flow-reducing valve or other flow-reducing pressure-reducing device.
[0108] When the liquid refrigerant after heat dissipation passes through a capillary tube with a small diameter, the cross-sectional area of the pipe is small and the flow rate is slow, so the pressure and temperature decrease. At this time, the liquid refrigerant, which has a high pressure immediately after being output from the condenser 13, is reduced in pressure as it passes through the capillary tube.
[0109] The heat transfer tube is a copper tube, which is curved and arranged in a "U" shape along the inner wall of the condenser 13. When high-temperature and high-pressure gas refrigerant enters the condenser section, the copper tube is installed in the pipe of the condenser section, and the heat of the gas refrigerant is absorbed by the copper tube and gradually dissipated to the surrounding environment. At the same time, the working surface of the fan 14 faces the position of the copper tube in the condenser 13, further promoting the refrigerant to dissipate heat and liquefy. After heat dissipation by the copper tube and the fan 14, the liquid refrigerant enters the capillary tube and is decompressed, and the liquid refrigerant is transported to the heat exchanger 15 via the second pipe 172.
[0110] In one embodiment, the device further includes a first air pump 22, a first solenoid valve 23, and a first trachea 174, the first air pump 22 is connected to the first protective device A via the first trachea 174, the first solenoid valve 23 is provided on the first trachea 174, both the first air pump 22 and the first solenoid valve 23 are electrically connected to the control assembly, and the first protective device A is filled with air by the first air pump 22 and deflated with air by the first solenoid valve 23.
[0111] As shown in Figures 24 and 25, the air that has entered the first trachea 174 via the first air pump 22 is pressurized and then transported to the first protective device A, thereby filling the first protective device A with air. The first solenoid valve 23 is a two-way solenoid valve, which discharges air from the first protective device A. On the one hand, filling the first protective device A with air causes it to expand, making it fit more closely to the treatment area and improving the therapeutic effect of the cold therapy liquid / hot therapy liquid. On the other hand, the combination of filling and discharging air allows the first protective device A to provide medical effects such as massage.
[0112] In one embodiment, a pressure reducing valve 27 and a pressure sensor 63 are further provided on the first trachea 174, and the pressure sensor 63 is electrically connected to the control assembly.
[0113] Furthermore, when the pressure sensor 63 detects excessive pressure in the first trachea 174, the first air pump 22 is stopped, the first solenoid valve 23 is opened, and air is discharged from the first protective device A. If the first air pump 22 or the first solenoid valve 23 fails, air is discharged by the pressure reducing valve 27.
[0114] In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a housing, a rack 31, and a connector 41, the housing including a bottom housing 32, an upper housing 33, and a cover 34, the rack 31 is fitted into the housing, the liquid storage tank 12 is provided on the rack 31, a recess is provided on the rack 31, and the condenser 13 is fitted into the recess,
[0115] A first groove 321 is provided on the outer edge of the bottom housing 32, and one end of the connector 41 is fitted into the first groove 321 and then connected to the seventh pipe 180, the eighth pipe 181, and the first trachea 174, respectively, and the other end of the connector 41 is connected to multiple pipes, and the seventh pipe 180, the eighth pipe 181, and the first trachea 174 are each connected to the first protective device A.
[0116] The rack 31 is provided on top of the bottom housing 32 inside the housing. The rack 31 is provided on the side of the bottom housing facing the liquid storage tank 12, and a dustproof cover 35 is provided on the side edge of the housing facing the fan 14 to prevent dust and dirt from entering the inside of the fan 14. The rack 31 further includes a connector sheet 42 provided in the first groove 321, and the connector sheet 42 is used to detachably connect the connector 41 and the bottom housing 32.
[0117] In one embodiment, the control assembly includes a main control board 51, a display 52, and a battery 53, the display 52 and the battery 53 are both electrically connected to the main control board 51, the display 52 is provided on the cover 34, the bottom outer surface of the bottom housing 32 is recessed on one side of the rack 31 to form a second groove 322, the battery 53 is provided in the second groove 322, and the battery 53 is a storage battery.
[0118] In addition, by controlling the main control panel 51 through the display 52, the working temperature of the first protective equipment A and the air pressure value of the first protective equipment A can be set, and the pressing effect can be achieved by adjusting the air filling / air exhausting method. The battery 53 is rechargeable, so the device of the present invention can function normally even when there is no AC power source, for example when used outdoors, making it easy for users to use. Furthermore, the battery 53 can be removed from the second groove 322, making it easy to charge and store.
[0119] In a fourth aspect, as shown in Figures 26, 27, 30 and 31, the present invention provides a portable cold therapy device M capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy, comprising a portable cold therapy system capable of selectively providing heat therapy and compression therapy and a first protective device A, the first protective device A having a third liquid inlet A1 and a third liquid outlet A2, the third liquid inlet A1 being connected to a fourth liquid outlet 1544 of the third cooling plate 154, and the third liquid outlet A2 being connected to the first liquid outlet 122 and the fourth liquid inlet 1543 of the third cooling plate 154.
[0120] The problem that this embodiment aims to solve is the technical problem that the cooling effect of the cooling mechanism is insufficient and the efficiency is low.
[0121] The portable cold therapy device M with selectable heating and compression therapy provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: First, the cooling mechanism is provided with a compressor 11, a condenser 13, a fan 14, and a heat exchanger 15. A high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant is transported from the compressor 11 to the condenser 13 through the third pipe 173. At this time, the temperature of the high-temperature, high-pressure gas refrigerant is high, so the fan 14 is used to dissipate heat from the gas refrigerant in the condenser 13, causing the gas refrigerant to liquefy. The liquid refrigerant is transported from the condenser 13 to the heat exchanger 15 through the second pipe 172. The liquid refrigerant exchanges heat with the liquid in the heat exchanger 15, absorbing the heat of the liquid and evaporating, causing the temperature of the liquid to drop. The first pipe 171 is then connected to the heat exchanger 15. The gas refrigerant is transported from the heat exchanger 15 to the compressor 11 via the first liquid outlet 122, and the gas refrigerant is compressed using the compressor 11. The heat exchanger 15 is installed outside the liquid storage tank 12. The liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 first flows into the heat exchanger 15 through the first liquid outlet 122 and is cooled, and then flows back into the first protector A. The liquid in the first protector A flows back into the heat exchanger 15 and is cooled again, or the liquid in the first protector A flows back into the liquid storage tank 12, giving the first protector A a cooling function. The remaining liquid in the liquid storage tank 12 does not participate in the circulation, which greatly improves the cooling efficiency and reduces power consumption. As shown in Figure 30, the cooling rate is: 2 Using the first protector A, the surface temperature of the first protector A reaches 5°C within 5 minutes, and the cooling power is 75 watts, achieving a cooling amount of 250 watts, with good cooling effect, high efficiency, stability, and low power consumption. Secondly, a heating mechanism is further provided, which includes a four-way valve 18 or a heating sheet 161. The control assembly controls the four-way valve 18 to change the flow direction or control the heat generation of the heating sheet 161, thereby increasing the liquid temperature in the heat exchanger 15. The heated liquid flows into the first protector A through the third liquid inlet A1, giving the first protector A a heat-masking function. As shown in Figure 31, the heating rate is: 2Using the first protective device A, the surface temperature of the first protective device A reaches 43°C within 6 minutes, with a heating power of 75-150 watts and a heating amount of 75-150 watts, resulting in a good heating effect, high efficiency, and stability. Third, by installing the first air pump 22 and the first solenoid valve 23, the first protective device A is inflated by air, allowing it to fit more closely to the treatment area and improve the therapeutic effects of the cold therapy liquid / heat therapy liquid. By combining air filling and air exhaust, the first protective device A can achieve medical effects such as massage. The heating and cooling mechanism is also installed in the portable cold therapy device capable of selectable heat therapy and compression therapy of the present application, resulting in a compact, lightweight, and easy-to-carry structure, capable of cold padding, heat padding, and / or massage, providing versatile versatility and an improved user experience.
[0122] In one embodiment, a branch pipe is provided in the first protector A.
[0123] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Many modifications of these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. [Explanation of symbols]
[0124] 11 Compressor 12 Storage tank 121 1st liquid inlet 122 1st liquid outlet 123 Second Connector 13 Condenser 14 Fan 15 Heat exchanger 151 1st cooling plate 1511 First exhaust outlet 1512 First intake 1513 2nd liquid inlet 1514 2nd liquid outlet 152 Spiral tube 153 2nd cooling plate 1531 Second exhaust outlet 1532 Second intake 154 Third cooling plate 1541 Third air intake 1542 Third exhaust outlet 1543 4th liquid inlet 1544 4th liquid outlet 16 Heating tube 161 Heating Sheet 171 First Pipe 172 Second Pipe 173 Third Pipe 174 First trachea 175 Second trachea 176 Third trachea 177 4th Pipe 178 5th Pipe 179 No. 6 Pipe 180 7th Pipe 181 No. 8 Pipe 18 Four-way valve 19 Three-way joint 191 First connection port 192 Second connection port 193 Third connection port 21 Water pump 22 First Air Pump 23 First solenoid valve 24 Second air pump 25 Second solenoid valve 26 Third solenoid valve 27 Pressure reducing valve 31 racks 32 Bottom housing 321 First groove 322 2nd groove 33 Upper housing 34 Cover 35 Dustproof cover 41 Connector 42 Connector Sheet 51 Main control board 52 Display 53 Batteries 61 Liquid level detector 62 Temperature Sensor 63 Pressure Sensor 71 First pore 72 Second pore A 1st protective equipment A1 3rd liquid inlet A2 3rd liquid outlet B Second protective equipment C Third protective equipment M Portable cold therapy device with heat and compression therapy options
Claims
1. The first protective equipment (A) is provided with a cooling mechanism, a liquid storage tank (12), and a control assembly, the cooling mechanism including a compressor (11), a condenser (13), a fan (14), and a heat exchanger (15), the control assembly being electrically connected to the compressor (11) and the fan (14), respectively; The compressor (11), the condenser (13), and the fan (14) are all provided outside the liquid storage tank (12), The heat exchanger (15) is provided inside and / or on the outer bottom and / or outside of the liquid storage tank (12) and is in direct and / or indirect contact with the liquid in the liquid storage tank (12); The intake port of the compressor (11) is connected to the heat exchanger (15) via a first pipe (171), The heat exchanger (15) is connected to the condenser (13) via a second pipe (172), The condenser (13) is connected to the exhaust port of the compressor (11) via a third pipe (173), The first pipe (171) and the second pipe (172) are fluidly connected to each other, and the second pipe (172) and the third pipe (173) are fluidly connected to each other, and the refrigerant in the compressor (11) first passes through the condenser (13) and then passes through the heat exchanger (15) to produce a cooling effect; The working surface of the fan (14) faces the condenser (13), The liquid in the reservoir tank (12) directly or indirectly comes into contact with the heat exchanger (15) and then flows into the first protective device (A), and the liquid in the first protective device (A) flows into the heat exchanger (15) or flows back into the reservoir tank (12). A portable cold therapy system with selectable heat therapy and compression therapy.
2. The heat exchanger (15) is provided inside and / or on the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank (12), the liquid storage tank (12) has a first liquid inlet (121) and a first liquid outlet (122), the liquid in the liquid storage tank (12) flows into the first protector (A) through the first liquid outlet (122), and the liquid in the first protector (A) flows into the liquid storage tank (12) through the first liquid inlet (121), When the heat exchanger (15) is located inside the liquid storage tank (12), the heat exchanger (15) includes a first cooling plate (151), on which a first exhaust port (1511) and a first intake port (1512) are provided, the first exhaust port (1511) is connected to the first pipe (171), and the first intake port (1512) is connected to the second pipe (172); Alternatively, when the heat exchanger (15) is located inside the liquid storage tank (12), the heat exchanger (15) includes a spiral tube (152), one end of which is connected to the first pipe (171) and the other end of which is connected to the second pipe (172); When the heat exchanger (15) is located at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank (12), the heat exchanger (15) includes a second cooling plate (153), a second exhaust port (1531) and a second intake port (1532) are provided on the second cooling plate (153), the second exhaust port (1531) is connected to the first pipe (171), the second intake port (1532) is connected to the second pipe (172), and the liquid storage tank (12) is made of a heat-conductive material.
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
3. The first cooling plate (151) further includes a second liquid inlet (1513) and a second liquid outlet (1514), and the second liquid inlet (1513) is connected to the first liquid inlet (121) via a fourth pipe (177).
3. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 2.
4. a liquid level detector (61) and a temperature sensor (62) are further provided in the reservoir tank (12), the liquid level detector (61) and the temperature sensor (62) both being electrically connected to the control assembly; a water pump (21), wherein the first liquid outlet (122) is connected to a third liquid inlet (A1) of the first protector (A) via the water pump (21), and the water pump (21) is electrically connected to the control assembly; When the water pump (21) operates, the liquid in the storage tank (12) flows into the first protector (A) through the first liquid outlet (122) and the third liquid inlet (A1), and the liquid in the first protector (A) flows back to the storage tank (12) through the third liquid outlet (A2) and the first liquid inlet (121) of the first protector (A).
3. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 2.
5. The heat exchanger (15) is provided outside the liquid storage tank (12), and the liquid storage tank (12) has a first liquid outlet (122); The heat exchanger includes a third cooling plate (154), on which a third air inlet (1541), a third exhaust port (1542), a fourth liquid inlet (1543), and a fourth liquid outlet (1544) are provided; The third exhaust port (1542) is connected to the first pipe (171), the third intake port (1541) is connected to the second pipe (172), the fourth liquid inlet (1543) is connected to the first liquid outlet (122), the fourth liquid outlet (1544) is connected to the third liquid inlet (A1) of the first protector (A), and the third liquid outlet (A2) of the first protector (A) is connected to the first liquid outlet (122) and the fourth liquid inlet (1543).
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
6. The device further comprises a three-way joint (19), the three-way joint (19) having a first connection port (191), a second connection port (192) and a third connection port (193), the first connection port (191) being connected to the first liquid outlet (122), the second connection port (192) being connected to the fourth liquid inlet (1543), and the third connection port (193) being connected to the third liquid outlet (A2).
6. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 5.
7. a liquid level detector (61) is further provided in the storage tank (12), and a temperature sensor (62) is provided on the seventh pipe (180) or the eighth pipe (181), both of which are electrically connected to the control assembly; The first liquid outlet (122) is connected to the first connection port (191) via a fifth pipe (178), the fourth liquid inlet (1543) is connected to the second connection port (192) via a sixth pipe (179), the fourth liquid outlet (1544) is connected to the third liquid inlet (A1) via a seventh pipe (180), and the third liquid outlet (A2) is connected to the third connection port (193) via an eighth pipe (181); a water pump (21) provided on the sixth pipe (179), the water pump (21) being electrically connected to the control assembly; When the water pump (21) is operating, the liquid in the storage tank (12) flows through the fifth pipe (178), the sixth pipe (179), the third cooling plate (154), and then flows into the first protector (A) through the seventh pipe (180), and the liquid in the first protector (A) flows through the eighth pipe (181), the sixth pipe (179), the third cooling plate (154), and then flows into the first protector (A) again through the seventh pipe (180). When the water pump (21) stops, the liquid in the first protective device (A) flows into the liquid storage tank (12) through the eighth pipe (181) and the fifth pipe (178).
7. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 6.
8. The second pipe (172) includes a flow reducing device, and the flow reducing device is provided between the heat exchanger (15) and the condenser (13); The condenser (13) includes a heat transfer pipe, one end of which protrudes from the condenser (13) and is connected to the flow reduction device, and the other end of which protrudes from the condenser (13) and is connected to the compressor (11).
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
9. The system further includes a four-way valve (18), wherein the compressor (11) is connected to the four-way valve (18) via the first pipe (171) and then connected to the heat exchanger (15), and the condenser (13) is connected to the four-way valve (18) via the third pipe (173) and then connected to the compressor (11); The four-way valve (18) is electrically connected to the control assembly, and the control assembly controls the four-way valve (18) to change the flow direction, so that the refrigerant in the compressor (11) first passes through the heat exchanger (15) and then passes through the condenser (13) to produce a heating effect.
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
10. a heating mechanism electrically connected to the control assembly; When the heat exchanger (15) is provided inside and / or at the outer bottom of the liquid storage tank (12), the heating mechanism includes a heat generating pipe (16), and the heat generating pipe (16) is provided inside the liquid storage tank (12); 2. The portable cold therapy system according to claim 1, wherein when the heat exchanger (15) is provided outside the liquid storage tank (12), the heating mechanism includes a heat generating sheet (161), the heat generating sheet (161) is provided outside the heat exchanger (15), the heat generating sheet (161) is one or more, and an insulating device is provided outside the heat generating sheet (161).
11. The device further includes a first air pump (22), a first electromagnetic valve (23), and a first trachea (174), wherein the first air pump (22) is connected to the first protector (A) via the first trachea (174), and the first electromagnetic valve (23) is provided on the first trachea (174); The first air pump (22) and the first solenoid valve (23) are both electrically connected to the control assembly; The first protective device (A) is filled with air by the first air pump (22), and air is discharged from the first protective device (A) by the first solenoid valve (23).
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
12. The device further includes a second air pump (24), a second solenoid valve (25), a third solenoid valve (26), a second trachea (175), and a third trachea (176), wherein the second air pump (24) is connected to a second protective device (B) via the second trachea (175), the second solenoid valve (25) is provided on the second trachea (175), the second air pump (24) is connected to a third protective device (C) via the third trachea (176), and the third solenoid valve (26) is provided on the third trachea (176); the second air pump (24), the second solenoid valve (25) and the third solenoid valve (26) are all electrically connected to the control assembly; The second protective equipment (B) and the third protective equipment (C) are filled with air by the second air pump (24), the second protective equipment (B) is evacuated by the second solenoid valve (25), and the third protective equipment (C) is evacuated by the third solenoid valve (26).
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
13. The apparatus further includes a housing, a rack (31), and a connector (41), the housing including a bottom housing (32), an upper housing (33), and a cover (34), the rack (31) is fitted into the housing, and the liquid storage tank (12) is provided on the rack (31); a sheltering section is provided on the rack (31), and the condenser (13) is fitted into the sheltering section; A first groove (321) is provided on the outer edge of the bottom housing (32), one end of the connector (41) is fitted into the first groove (321) and then connected to the liquid storage tank (12), and the other end of the connector (41) is connected to a plurality of pipes, so that the liquid storage tank (12) can be connected to the first protector (A); The control assembly includes a main control board (51), a display (52) and a battery (53), both of which are electrically connected to the main control board (51); The display (52) is provided on the cover (34), The bottom outer surface of the bottom housing (32) is recessed toward the rack (31) to form a second groove (322), and the battery (53) is installed in the second groove (322), and the battery is a storage battery.
10. The portable cold therapy system with selectable heat and compression therapy of claim 1.
14. The portable cold therapy system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which is capable of selectively performing heat therapy and compression therapy, comprises a first protective device (A), wherein the liquid in the reservoir tank (12) directly or indirectly contacts the heat exchanger (15) and then flows into the first protective device (A), and the liquid in the first protective device (A) flows into the heat exchanger (15) or flows back into the reservoir tank (12). A portable cold therapy device with heat and compression therapy options.
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