Transcranial magnetic stimulation instrument based on combination of strong magnetic and weak magnetic treatment

The transcranial magnetic stimulation device, which combines strong and weak magnetic fields, solves the problems of monopulse magnetic therapy and temperature rise, enabling alternating treatment, improving the continuity of treatment and human tolerance, and providing better treatment results.

CN114870264BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18SHIJIAZHUANG DU KANG MEDICAL DEVICES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210570954.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-24
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for monopulse magnetic therapy are limited in scope and cannot be used continuously. Furthermore, the heating effect of strong magnetic fields prevents them from being used for extended periods, resulting in low market acceptance.

Method used

Design a transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields. The device generates magnetic induction intensities of 0-4T and 3-18mT by alternating or simultaneous generation of strong and weak magnetic fields. The device is combined with alternating treatment methods, including the ratio of strong to weak magnetic units, their distance relationship, and a control system.

Benefits of technology

It combines high-intensity pulses with continuous, slow treatment, improving human tolerance and providing better therapeutic effects.

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Abstract

The application discloses a transcranial magnetic stimulation instrument based on strong magnetic and weak magnetic combined treatment, which is composed of a strong magnetic generator, a weak magnetic generator, a man-machine interaction system, an emergency brake button and a strength adjusting shuttle. The strong magnetic generator is used for generating a strong magnetic induction intensity acting on the cranial meridian. The weak magnetic generator is used for generating a weak magnetic induction intensity acting on the cranial meridian. The strong magnetic induction intensity is 0-4T. The weak magnetic induction intensity is 3-18mT. The strong magnetic generator and the weak magnetic generator alternately generate or simultaneously generate corresponding magnetic induction intensities. The application combines the strong magnetic field and the weak magnetic field together and alternately treats, namely, has the pulse high-intensity treatment effect and also has the continuous slow and smooth treatment efficacy. The application improves the human tolerance and the strong-weak matching treatment has better treatment effect.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pulsed magnetic therapy medical devices, and more particularly to a transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic stimulation. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in existing technologies, pulsed magnetic therapy with adjustable intensity via single-pulse magnetic field has not been accepted by the market due to its limited treatment method and inability to provide continuous treatment. The root cause is that strong magnetism is a magnetic field generated by high-voltage discharge and high current, which requires charging and discharging time and intervals, and the resulting temperature rise is also significant, making it unsuitable for long-term continuous use.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic stimulation to address the problems existing in current technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the existing technical problems, this invention provides a transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic therapy, comprising a strong magnetic generator, a weak magnetic generator, a human-computer interaction system, an emergency stop button, and an intensity adjustment shuttle.

[0005] A strong magnetic field generator is used to generate a strong magnetic field intensity that acts on the meridians of the skull;

[0006] The weak magnetic field generator is used to generate a weak magnetic field intensity that acts on the meridians of the skull;

[0007] The intensity of a strong magnetic field is 0-4T;

[0008] The weak magnetic induction intensity is 3-18 mT;

[0009] Strong magnetic generators and weak magnetic generators alternately or simultaneously generate corresponding magnetic induction intensities.

[0010] Preferably, the strong magnetic generator includes several strong magnetic units;

[0011] The field weakening generator consists of several field weakening units;

[0012] The ratio of strong magnetic units to weak magnetic units is 1:3 to 1:6.

[0013] Preferably, the weak magnetic units have a first distance between them;

[0014] There is a second distance between the strong magnetic units;

[0015] There is a third distance between the strong magnetic unit and the weak magnetic unit;

[0016] The third distance is 1-3 times the first distance;

[0017] The second distance is 3 to 6 times the first distance.

[0018] Preferably, the strong magnetic unit consists of a power supply, a transformer, a high-voltage controllable generating device, a thyristor, and a high-frequency coil.

[0019] Preferably, the field weakening unit consists of a power supply, a switching power supply, a frequency intensity control device, a MOSFET, and a ferrite coil.

[0020] Preferably, the output frequency of the strong magnetic unit is 0Hz-30Hz, with a step of 1Hz and an error of ±10%.

[0021] The pulse width of the strong magnetic unit is 350µs, with an error of ±10%.

[0022] Preferably, the magnetic field frequency of the weak magnetic unit is 1Hz-50Hz, adjustable in 10 levels;

[0023] The massage intensity of the weak magnetic unit can be adjusted from 0 to 4 levels;

[0024] The massage frequency of the weak magnetic unit is adjustable from 1 to 5 levels. The massage frequency level 1 is 2 seconds of vibration with an 8-second interval; the massage frequency level 2 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 10-second interval; the massage frequency level 3 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 15-second interval; the massage frequency level 4 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 20-second interval; and the massage frequency level 5 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 28-second interval.

[0025] Preferably, the magnetic induction intensity of the magnetic weakening unit is adjustable in 3 levels, wherein level I is 3mT to 5mT, level II is 6mT to 9mT, and level III is 10mT to 18mT.

[0026] Preferably, the weak magnetic unit includes a top treatment head and an auxiliary treatment head;

[0027] The auxiliary treatment head is arranged around the top treatment head.

[0028] Preferably, the method of using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device includes the following steps:

[0029] Arrange the strong magnetic units and / or weak magnetic units in the target area according to their distance relationship;

[0030] Confirm that the emergency stop button is back to zero, turn on the transcranial magnetic stimulation device, and obtain the working status of the strong magnetic unit and the weak magnetic unit through the human-computer interaction system;

[0031] Based on the human-computer interaction system, control permissions for the strong magnetic unit or the weak magnetic unit are obtained, and the working level of the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit is set. Alternatively, the working intensity of the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit can be adjusted by controlling the intensity adjustment shuttle. The working level is used to represent the preset level option, and the working intensity is used to represent the magnetic field frequency, massage intensity, and massage frequency.

[0032] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0033] This invention combines strong and weak magnetic fields for alternating treatment, providing both the effects of high-intensity pulsed therapy and continuous, slow, and stable therapy.

[0034] This invention improves the body's tolerance, and the combination of strong and weak treatments achieves better therapeutic effects. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system structure described in this invention, wherein 1 is a weak magnetic output, 2 is a strong magnetic output, 3 is a human-computer interaction system, 4 is an emergency braking button, and 5 is an intensity adjustment shuttle. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic therapy, which consists of a strong magnetic generator, a weak magnetic generator, a human-computer interaction system 3, an emergency stop button 4, and an intensity adjustment shuttle 5.

[0039] A strong magnetic field generator is used to generate a strong magnetic field intensity that acts on the meridians of the skull;

[0040] The weak magnetic field generator is used to generate a weak magnetic field intensity that acts on the meridians of the skull;

[0041] The intensity of a strong magnetic field is 0-4T;

[0042] The weak magnetic induction intensity is 3-18 mT;

[0043] Strong magnetic generators and weak magnetic generators alternately or simultaneously generate corresponding magnetic induction intensities.

[0044] More preferably, the strong magnetic generator mentioned in this invention includes several strong magnetic units;

[0045] The field weakening generator consists of several field weakening units;

[0046] The ratio of strong magnetic units to weak magnetic units is 1:3 to 1:6.

[0047] Preferably, the weak magnetic units have a first distance between them;

[0048] There is a second distance between the strong magnetic units;

[0049] There is a third distance between the strong magnetic unit and the weak magnetic unit;

[0050] The third distance is 1-3 times the first distance;

[0051] The second distance is 3 to 6 times the first distance.

[0052] More preferably, the strong magnetic unit mentioned in this invention consists of a power supply, a transformer, a high-voltage controllable generating device, a thyristor, and a high-frequency coil.

[0053] More preferably, the magnetic weakening unit mentioned in this invention consists of a power supply, a switching power supply, a frequency intensity control device, a MOSFET, and a ferrite coil.

[0054] More preferably, the output frequency of the strong magnetic unit mentioned in this invention is 0Hz-30Hz, with a step of 1Hz and an error of ±10%.

[0055] The pulse width of the strong magnetic unit is 350µs, with an error of ±10%.

[0056] More preferably, the magnetic field frequency of the weak magnetic unit mentioned in this invention is 1Hz-50Hz, adjustable in 10 levels;

[0057] The massage intensity of the weak magnetic unit can be adjusted from 0 to 4 levels;

[0058] The massage frequency of the weak magnetic unit is adjustable from 1 to 5 levels. The massage frequency level 1 is 2 seconds of vibration with an 8-second interval; the massage frequency level 2 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 10-second interval; the massage frequency level 3 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 15-second interval; the massage frequency level 4 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 20-second interval; and the massage frequency level 5 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 28-second interval.

[0059] More preferably, the magnetic induction intensity of the magnetic weakening unit mentioned in this invention is adjustable in 3 levels, wherein level I is 3mT to 5mT, level II is 6mT to 9mT, and level III is 10mT to 18mT.

[0060] More preferably, the weak magnetic unit mentioned in this invention includes a top treatment head and an auxiliary treatment head;

[0061] The auxiliary treatment head is arranged around the top treatment head.

[0062] More preferably, the present invention also discloses a method for using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, comprising the following steps:

[0063] Arrange the strong magnetic units and / or weak magnetic units in the target area according to their distance relationship;

[0064] Confirm that the emergency stop button 3 is returned to zero, turn on the transcranial magnetic stimulation device, and obtain the working status of the strong magnetic unit and the weak magnetic unit through the human-computer interaction system 4.

[0065] Based on the human-computer interaction system 4, control permissions for the strong magnetic unit or the weak magnetic unit are obtained, and the working level of the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit is set. Alternatively, the working intensity of the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit is adjusted by controlling the intensity adjustment shuttle 5. The working level is used to represent the preset level option, and the working intensity is used to represent the magnetic field frequency, massage intensity, and massage frequency.

[0066] The magnetic field parameters of the strong magnetic field mentioned in this invention are as follows:

[0067] Magnetic induction intensity: The magnetic induction intensity of the stimulator is 0-4T, divided into 100 levels, with an error of ±20%.

[0068] Output frequency: The stimulator output frequency is 0Hz-30Hz, with a step of 1Hz and an error of ±10%.

[0069] Pulse width: The pulse width of the stimulator is 350µs, with an error of ±10%.

[0070] The weak magnetic field parameters mentioned in this invention are:

[0071] The magnetic induction intensity of the weak magnetic field therapy body:

[0072] Level 1 (low gear): 3mT~5mT;

[0073] Level II (Medium): 6mT~9mT;

[0074] Level III (High): 10mT~18mT;

[0075] The magnetic field frequency of the weak magnetic field therapy body is adjustable in 10 levels from 1Hz to 50Hz.

[0076] Number of weak magnetic field therapy heads: Each transcranial magnetic field (alternating magnetic field) therapy unit has 6 therapy heads. The relative positions of the therapy heads are movable. The top therapy head has a diameter of 68mm and a height of 25mm, with an error of ±3mm; the five surrounding therapy heads have a diameter of 58mm and a height of 22mm, with an error of ±3mm.

[0077] Weak magnetic field massage intensity: adjustable from 0 to 4 levels.

[0078] Weak magnetic field massage frequency: adjustable from 1 to 5 levels

[0079] Massage frequency level 1: Vibration for 2 seconds, interval for 8 seconds;

[0080] Massage frequency level 2: Vibration for 2 seconds, interval for 10 seconds;

[0081] Massage frequency setting 3: 2 seconds of vibration followed by a 15-second interval;

[0082] Massage frequency level 4: Vibration 2 seconds, interval 20 seconds;

[0083] Massage frequency level 5: Vibration 2 seconds, interval 28 seconds.

[0084] Alternating process: Strong and weak magnetic fields are alternated manually via a touchscreen.

[0085] The working principle of this invention combines two systems: a strong magnetic generator and a weak magnetic generator, including:

[0086] Strong magnet: Power supply—transformer—high voltage controllable generator—thyristor—high frequency coil;

[0087] Weak magnetic field: Power supply — Switching power supply — Frequency intensity control device — MOSFET — Ferrite coil.

[0088] The strong magnetic field of this invention has strong penetrating power and can penetrate the skull and enter intracranial tissue. The weak magnetic field of this invention has weaker penetrating power and can act on the intracranial surface cells and tissues.

[0089] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0090] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0091] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic field therapy, characterized in that, It consists of a strong magnetic field generator, a weak magnetic field generator, a human-machine interface system, an emergency brake button, and an intensity-adjustable shuttle. The strong magnetic generator is used to generate a strong magnetic induction intensity that acts on the meridians of the skull; The weak magnetic field generator is used to generate a weak magnetic field intensity that acts on the cranial meridians; The intensity of the strong magnetic induction is 0-4T; The weak magnetic induction intensity is 3-18 mT; The strong magnetic generator and the weak magnetic generator alternately or simultaneously generate corresponding magnetic induction intensities; The strong magnetic generator includes several strong magnetic units; The field weakening generator includes several field weakening units; The ratio of the strong magnetic unit to the weak magnetic unit is 1:3 to 1:6; The weak magnetic units are spaced apart by a first distance. The strong magnetic units are spaced apart by a second distance. There is a third distance between the strong magnetic unit and the weak magnetic unit; The third distance is 1-3 times the first distance; The second distance is 3 to 6 times the first distance.

2. The transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 1, characterized in that: The strong magnetic unit consists of a power supply, a transformer, a high-voltage controllable generating device, a thyristor, and a high-frequency coil.

3. The transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic weakening unit consists of a power supply, a switching power supply, a frequency intensity control device, a MOSFET, and a ferrite coil.

4. The transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 3, characterized in that: The output frequency of the strong magnetic unit is 0Hz-30Hz, with a step of 1Hz and an error of ±10%. The pulse width of the strong magnetic unit is 350µs, with an error of ±10%.

5. A transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnetic field frequency of the weakening unit is 1Hz-50Hz, adjustable in 10 levels. The massage intensity of the weak magnetic unit is adjustable from 0 to 4 levels; The massage frequency of the weak magnetic unit is adjustable in 1-5 levels. Specifically, massage frequency level 1 is 2 seconds of vibration with an 8-second interval, massage frequency level 2 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 10-second interval, massage frequency level 3 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 15-second interval, massage frequency level 4 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 20-second interval, and massage frequency level 5 is 2 seconds of vibration with a 28-second interval.

6. The transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 5, characterized in that: The magnetic field weakening unit has three adjustable levels of magnetic field induction intensity: Level I is 3mT to 5mT, Level II is 6mT to 9mT, and Level III is 10mT to 18mT.

7. A transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 6, characterized in that: The weak magnetic unit includes a top treatment head and an auxiliary treatment head; The auxiliary treatment head is arranged around the top treatment head.

8. A transcranial magnetic stimulation device based on a combination of strong and weak magnetic fields according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method of using the transcranial magnetic stimulation device includes the following steps: Arrange the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit in the target area according to the distance relationship; Confirm that the emergency stop button has returned to zero, turn on the transcranial magnetic stimulation device, and obtain the working status of the strong magnetic unit and the weak magnetic unit through the human-computer interaction system; Based on the human-computer interaction system, control permissions are obtained for the strong magnetic unit or the weak magnetic unit, and the working level of the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit is set. Alternatively, the working intensity of the strong magnetic unit and / or the weak magnetic unit is adjusted by controlling the intensity adjustment shuttle. The working level is used to represent a pre-set level option, and the working intensity is used to represent the magnetic field frequency, massage intensity, and massage frequency.

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