Prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device

Abstract

An embodiment of the present application relates to a prostatic and urinary incontinence treatment device, and more particularly, to a prostatic and urinary incontinence treatment device for use with a contact electrode, and an embodiment of the present application provides an electrode conforming to a human body shape to improve a treatment effect. In addition, an embodiment of the present application has an effect in that a leg guide is provided in the center of the front surface, and by providing a more ergonomic shape design considering a leg curve of a user, discomfort is minimized, fatigue is not generated, and a leg opening is guided to an optimum degree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device, and more particularly, to a prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device that is used via contact electrodes. Background Art

[0002] Urinary incontinence, the spontaneous excretion of urine regardless of willpower, which can soak underwear, can cause social and hygiene issues. This type of incontinence is a common urinary tract condition, affecting over 40% of women in my country.

[0003] Prostate symptoms can be roughly divided into three types. The first is pain or discomfort in the perineum, around the anus, on both sides of the groin, above the pubic bone, etc.; the second is urination symptoms related to urine outflow, including: thinning urine stream, waiting to urinate, dribbling urine, interrupted urine stream, etc.; the third is storage symptoms related to the storage of urine in the bladder, including: frequent urination, frequent urination at night, urgency, pain when urinating, etc.

[0004] To improve the symptoms of urinary incontinence and prostate problems, there are various methods of strengthening muscles through low-frequency stimulation.

[0005] Prior art: Korean Patent No. 10-2201967 provides a medical composite device for treating urinary incontinence. However, the electrodes in this prior art are designed to be symmetrical with respect to the center. However, the lower body shape of a person in a sitting position is not symmetrical with respect to the center. Therefore, this design, which ignores the human body's morphology, fails to provide effective electrical stimulation to all parts of the body, reducing the therapeutic effect.

[0006] Furthermore, there is no guide member for sitting in a proper posture. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Technical problems to be solved

[0008] An object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device that can provide electrodes that conform to the shape of the human body to improve the therapeutic effect.

[0009] Another object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic apparatus that minimizes discomfort, does not cause fatigue, and guides the legs to open to an optimal degree through a more ergonomic design that takes into account the user's leg curves.

[0010] Another object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device in which the electrode portion is evenly and tightly attached to the user's body to improve the therapeutic effect.

[0011] Another object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device that can be preheated to a suitable temperature so that the user will not feel uncomfortable due to the low temperature in cold winter or other low temperatures.

[0012] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned contents. Those skilled in the art will have a clearer understanding of other technical problems not involved through the following description.

[0013] Means of solving the problem

[0014] To address the aforementioned technical issues, an embodiment of the present invention provides a prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device that can be placed on a chair for use. The device comprises: a lower plate mounted on the chair; a housing coupled to the lower plate; an upper plate formed on the upper portion of the housing; and electrodes disposed on the upper plate. The electrodes comprise a first electrode disposed centrally, a second front electrode and a second rear electrode disposed symmetrically around the first electrode, and a third front electrode and a third rear electrode disposed symmetrically around the second front electrode and the second rear electrode. The second front electrode has an angular outer contour, while the second rear electrode has an arc-shaped outer contour.

[0015] In addition, the lower plate is formed with a forward-protruding leg guide.

[0016] In addition, an inclined gripping portion is formed on the side surface of the lower plate.

[0017] In addition, the outer contour of the third front electrode is angular, and the outer contour of the third rear electrode is arc-shaped.

[0018] In addition, the prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device further includes a temperature regulating unit.

[0019] In addition, the interior of the electrode includes an elastic body, which has vertical elasticity.

[0020] Effects of the Invention

[0021] An embodiment of the present invention provides electrodes that conform to the shape of the human body to improve treatment effects.

[0022] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention has the effect of providing a leg guide in the center of the front, which minimizes discomfort, prevents fatigue, and guides the legs to open to the most appropriate degree by providing a more ergonomic shape design that takes into account the user's leg curves.

[0023] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention has the effect that an elastic body is included inside the electrode portion, and a space is provided at the bottom of the electrode portion to achieve up and down movement. Due to the elasticity, the electrode portion fits evenly and tightly to the user's body, thereby improving the treatment effect.

[0024] In addition, in one embodiment of the present application, a temperature adjustment section is provided to preheat to an appropriate temperature, so that the user does not feel uncomfortable due to low temperature in a cold winter or the like.

[0025] The effects of the present application are not limited to those described above, and other technical problems not mentioned herein will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A perspective view of one embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2 A plan view of one embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 3 A front view of one embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 4 A use state view of one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 5 A use state view of one embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 6 A use state view of one embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic view showing the muscles of the human pelvis.

[0033] Figure 8 A schematic view showing the muscles of the human pelvis.

[0034] Figure 9 A use state view of one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present application is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and can be implemented in various forms, and the embodiments are provided only to make the present application more complete and to more fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art. Identical reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same elements.

[0036] Reference numerals are assigned to the constituent elements of each drawing, and it should be noted that the same constituent elements are given the same reference numeral even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, in the description of the present application, when the detailed description of a related known structure or function is judged to have a blurring effect on the gist of the present application, detailed description thereof can be omitted.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device 1 can be used by a user 3 who can sit on a chair 2. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it includes: an electrode 100, an upper plate 200, a shell 300, and a lower plate 400.

[0038] The lower plate 400 is a portion provided on the chair. Here, the lower plate is formed with a leg guide 410 protruding forward. Figure 5 As shown, the leg guide 410 naturally guides the legs to open to the most suitable width, so that the electrode 100 fits tightly against the user's pelvis and effectively transmits electrical stimulation. In addition, an inclined grip portion 420 is formed on the side of the lower plate. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when it is set on the chair 2, a groove is formed between the upper plate and the lower plate of the chair, and the user can easily grab it by hand to carry the therapeutic device.

[0039] The housing 300 is a part connected to the lower plate. The interior of the housing includes electrical components, electronic circuits, a control unit, etc., and includes operating units 310, 320, 325, 330 such as buttons for operating the instrument.

[0040] The upper plate 200 is a portion formed on the upper portion of the housing.

[0041] The electrode 100 is a portion disposed on the upper plate. The embodiment of the present invention includes two or more electrodes. Current is generated between the electrodes to stimulate the user's skeletal muscles.

[0042] Here, the electrodes are composed of a first electrode 110 arranged in the center left and right, a second front electrode 120 arranged symmetrically around the first electrode 110, a second rear electrode 130, a third front electrode 140 and a third rear electrode 150 arranged symmetrically around the second front electrode and the second rear electrode, the outer contour of the second front electrode is angular, and the outer contour of the second rear electrode is arc-shaped.

[0043] In addition, the outer contour of the third front electrode is angular, and the outer contour of the third rear electrode is arc-shaped.

[0044] The angular outer contours of the second and third front electrodes are designed to correspond to the structure of human organs. Specifically, the second front electrode is shaped into an angular outer contour, as shown in the accompanying drawings, to effectively stimulate major pelvic muscles such as the pubococcygeus muscle.

[0045] Figure 6 Shows the positional relationship between the electrodes and the body. Figure 7 and Figure 8The diagram shows the important pelvic muscles in the treatment of an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the bulbospongiosus muscle is usually the innermost muscle and is mainly stimulated by the first electrode, the puborectalis muscle is stimulated by the second front electrode and the second rear electrode, and the pubococcygeus muscle is stimulated by the third front electrode and the third rear electrode. However, the stimulation range will vary depending on the size and shape of the individual's body. In addition, if Figure 9 As shown, for men, the prostate 23 can be stimulated for treatment, and the stimulation is performed by the first electrode, the second front electrode, and the second rear electrode.

[0046] The arc-shaped outer contours of the second and third rear electrodes are also designed to correspond to the structure of human organs. In particular, the second rear electrode is designed to effectively stimulate the pubococcygeus and other major pelvic muscles.

[0047] In addition, the electrodes contain an elastic body with vertical elasticity, which allows the electrodes to be evenly and closely fitted to the user's pelvis, allowing the electrical stimulation to be transmitted more effectively.

[0048] In addition, the prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device further includes a temperature regulating unit that can preheat the upper plate to prevent the user from feeling cold in winter.

[0049] The above description is merely an exemplary description of the technical ideas of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without exceeding the essential features of the present invention. In addition, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical ideas of the present invention, but to illustrate them. Therefore, the technical ideas of the present invention cannot be limited by these embodiments. It should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the same scope should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device, which can be placed on a chair and used by the user, characterized in that: include: a lower plate (400) provided on the chair; a housing (300) coupled to the lower plate; an upper plate (200) formed on the upper portion of the housing; The electrode (100) is arranged on the upper plate, The electrodes are composed of a first electrode (110) arranged in the center, a second front electrode (120) and a second rear electrode (130) arranged symmetrically around the first electrode, and a third front electrode (140) and a third rear electrode (150) arranged symmetrically around the second front electrode and the second rear electrode. The outer contour of the second front electrode is angular, and the outer contour of the second rear electrode is arc-shaped, so as to effectively stimulate the pubococcygeus muscle. The outer contour of the third front electrode is angular, and the outer contour of the third rear electrode is arc-shaped, so as to stimulate the pubococcygeus muscle. The puborectalis muscle is stimulated by the second front electrode and the second rear electrode, The prostate is stimulated by the first electrode, the second front electrode, and the second rear electrode.

2. The prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower plate is formed with forward-protruding leg guides (410).

3. The prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inclined holding portion (420) is formed on the side surface of the lower plate.

4. The prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Temperature regulation unit.

5. The prostate and urinary incontinence treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the electrode includes an elastic body having up and down elasticity.

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