Thermotherapy apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a warm therapy device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a warm therapy device that can receive current supplied from a power supply even in a state in which a heating portion of a ceramic portion and the ceramic portion are rotated together. To this end, the warm therapy device can include a ceramic portion formed with an internal space, a heating portion inserted into the internal space and having a heating member that heats to heat the ceramic portion and a transfer member that transfers heat generated from the heating member to the ceramic portion, a power supply that supplies current to the heating portion, and a support portion for supporting the ceramic portion. The heating portion can be relatively rotated with the power supply such that the heating portion and the ceramic portion are rotated together.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a thermotherapy device. More specifically, it relates to a thermotherapy device that can receive current supplied from a power supply unit even when the heating element of the heating ceramic part is rotating together with the ceramic part. Background Technology

[0002] In the past, thermotherapy devices were widely used to relieve acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerves of the spine caused by prolonged work in an incorrect posture or by long-term habitual use of that posture, as well as to improve blood circulation or relieve momentary muscle stiffness. These devices improve blood circulation by moving along the body and applying heat to the painful areas.

[0003] In conventional thermotherapy devices used for this type of thermotherapy, a heating ceramic moves along the length of the user's body while massaging, rotating and massaging the user's body as it moves back and forth throughout the entire movement range. This configuration is designed to allow the heating ceramic to rotate naturally due to the friction of the cover, because when the heating ceramic is not rotating, the friction between the heating ceramic and the cover is maximized, causing the cover to wear out quickly.

[0004] In the conventional case, in order to heat the rotating warm ceramic, a non-rotating heating element connected to a power source is inserted into the interior of the warm ceramic. However, the warm ceramic is configured to be separated from the heating element by a certain distance, so that the rotating warm ceramic can rotate relative to the non-rotating heating element.

[0005] However, because the warm ceramic and the heating element are spaced apart from each other, the heat generated by the heating element cannot be transferred smoothly, which reduces the effectiveness of the warm therapy.

[0006] Therefore, improvements are needed in this area.

[0007] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Publication No. 2002-0039608 (published on May 27, 2002) Summary of the Invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problems of the prior art and provide a thermotherapy device that can receive current supplied from the power supply unit even when the heating part of the heating ceramic part rotates together with the ceramic part.

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other unmentioned technical problems from the following description.

[0011] Technical solution

[0012] The thermotherapy device according to the present invention, used to solve the aforementioned technical problem, may include: a ceramic part having an internal space; a heating part inserted into the internal space and having a heating element and a transmission element, wherein the heating element generates heat to heat the ceramic part, and the transmission element transfers the heat generated by the heating element to the ceramic part; a power supply part for supplying current to the heating part; and a support part for supporting the ceramic part. The heating part and the power supply part rotate relative to each other, such that the heating part and the ceramic part rotate together.

[0013] At this time, the transmission component includes a first transmission member and a second transmission member arranged opposite to each other, and the heating component may be disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member.

[0014] At this time, the power supply section may be provided with a first electrode disposed on one side of the ceramic part and a second electrode disposed on the other side of the ceramic part.

[0015] At this time, an insulating component may be provided between the first transfer member and the second transfer member.

[0016] At this time, an insertion groove is formed in the insulating component for the heating component to be inserted therein, and the two sides of the heating component can be exposed in a manner that contacts the first transmission member and the second transmission member.

[0017] At this time, a first energized surface that is in electrical contact with the first electrode can be formed on the first transfer member, and a second energized surface that is in electrical contact with the second electrode can be formed on the second transfer member.

[0018] At this time, the first energized surface extends to form a shape that surrounds the second transmission member, and the second energized surface extends to form a shape that surrounds the first transmission member. A base surface and a curved surface may be formed on the insulating member. The base surface is disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, and the curved surface is disposed between the first energized surface and the second transmission member and between the second energized surface and the first transmission member, respectively.

[0019] At this time, a first electrode plate that is in electrical contact with the first electrode can be formed in the first transfer member, and a second electrode plate that is in electrical contact with the second electrode can be formed in the second transfer member.

[0020] At this time, a first head that contacts the first electrode and a first body that contacts one side of the heating element can be formed on the first electrode plate, and a second head that contacts the second electrode and a second body that contacts the other side of the heating element can be formed on the second electrode plate.

[0021] At this time, a first support surface may be formed on the first transfer member, the first support surface extending in a manner that surrounds the second transfer member, and a first through hole is formed on the first support surface in a manner that exposes the first head to the outside. A second support surface is formed on the second transfer member, the second support surface extending in a manner that surrounds the first transfer member, and a second through hole is formed on the second support surface in a manner that exposes the second head to the outside.

[0022] At this time, the insulating component may have a base surface and a curved surface, the base surface being disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, and the curved surface being disposed between the first support surface and the second transmission member and between the second support surface and the first transmission member, respectively.

[0023] At this time, the heating element can protrude to a certain height in a manner that exposes both sides.

[0024] At this time, a first protrusion may be formed on the first transmission member to press one side of the heating element, and a second protrusion may be formed on the second transmission member to press the other side of the heating element.

[0025] At this time, the heating part may be provided with an elastic deformation component that applies pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part.

[0026] Beneficial effects

[0027] The thermotherapy device of the present invention, having the aforementioned configuration, is configured to rotate together with the heating ceramic part of the heating ceramic part. Therefore, as the ceramic part and the heating part are configured to come into contact with each other, the heat generated from the heating part is smoothly transferred to the ceramic part, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect.

[0028] Furthermore, as heat is smoothly transferred from the heating element to the ceramic element, heat loss is minimized, thereby improving the power consumption efficiency of the thermotherapy device.

[0029] In addition, the heating element, which rotates together with the ceramic part, provides a stable current while rotating relative to the power supply part, thus ensuring the operational stability of the thermotherapy device.

[0030] It should be understood that the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, but include all effects that can be derived from the configuration of the present invention as described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view showing a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing the ceramic part and the heating part in an exploded state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing the energized surface formed on the heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view showing a heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the combined state of the heating element and the transmission element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the combined state of the ceramic part and the heating part according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 11 This is a side view showing a heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of attaching a heating element to a ceramic element according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement the embodiments of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted for clarity, and the same reference numerals are used throughout the specification for the same or similar constituent elements.

[0044] In this specification, the terms "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the presence of the features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, rather than precluding the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. Furthermore, when a portion of a layer, film, region, plate, etc., is referred to as being "above" another portion, this includes not only the case where it is directly "above" the other portion, but also the case where there are other portions in between. Conversely, when a portion of a layer, film, region, plate, etc., is referred to as being "below" another portion, this includes not only the case where it is directly "below" the other portion, but also the case where there are other portions in between.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view showing a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the ceramic part and the heating part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a ceramic module 10, a drive unit 20 for moving the ceramic module 10, a control unit 30 for controlling the operation of the drive unit 20, and an input unit 40 for inputting a thermotherapy mode desired by the user.

[0047] At this time, the thermotherapy device may include a main pad 11 for the user's upper body and spine, and an auxiliary pad 12 for the user's lower body. Additionally, a loading section 13 may be included, if necessary, for placing and supporting the main pad 11 and the auxiliary pad 12.

[0048] The ceramic module 10 can massage the spine while moving along the user's spine in the length direction x. The ceramic module 10 can provide the user with a warm compress and massage effect using high-temperature heat, which is generated by using the current supplied from the power supply unit 300 described later.

[0049] At this time, the ceramic module 10 can be configured to provide users with warm compress and massage effects by using not only high-temperature heat but also far-infrared rays.

[0050] The ceramic part 100 disposed in the ceramic module 10 can be formed in the shape of a roller, but is not limited to this. As long as the ceramic part 100 is configured to rotate during the movement of the ceramic module 10, it can have various shapes and structures. In addition, when the ceramic part 100 is made of a material such as ceramic, it generates far-infrared rays during the use of the thermotherapy device, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect. However, it is not limited to these materials. It can also be made of other materials as long as it can transfer heat to the user's body and provide a thermotherapy effect.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, the ceramic module 10 includes: a ceramic part 100 having an internal space 110; a heating part 200 inserted into the internal space 110, having a heating element 210 and a heat transfer element 220, wherein the heating element 210 generates heat to heat the ceramic part 100, and the heat transfer element 220 transfers the heat generated from the heating element 210 to the ceramic part 100; a power supply part 300 providing current to the heating part 200; and a support part 400 for supporting the ceramic part 100.

[0052] Here, a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater can be used as the heating element 210, but it is not limited to this. A lamp or various heating elements that can be heated by providing an electric current can also be used.

[0053] Furthermore, the drive unit 20 may be provided with a first drive component that moves the ceramic module 10 in the user's longitudinal direction x. The first drive component may include a drive motor 21 and a transmission component 22 for reciprocating movement of the ceramic module 10.

[0054] The drive motor 21 receives current and rotates. The transmission component 22 is connected to the drive motor 21 and transmits rotational force according to the rotation of the drive motor 21 to move the ceramic module 10.

[0055] The conveying component 22 is connected to the ceramic module 10 and is used to convey the ceramic module 10 to one side or the other side in the user's length direction x according to the forward or reverse rotation of the drive motor 21.

[0056] The conveying component 22 can be selected from, but is not limited to, a conveyor belt, a conveyor chain, and a conveyor rope. Various means can be used, such as using a screw or rack and pinion, or using the driving force of the drive motor 21 to convey objects.

[0057] The drive motor 21 can be configured to provide driving force when it is configured to be separated from the ceramic module 10 or when it is inserted into the ceramic module 10.

[0058] Additionally, a second driving component may be provided in the drive unit 20, which increases the vertical height of the ceramic module 10 to apply pressure to the user or decreases the vertical height of the ceramic module 10 to remove the applied pressure.

[0059] At this time, as Figure 2 As shown, since the heating element 200 is configured to rotate together with the ceramic element 100 during the thermotherapy process, the ceramic element 100 and the heating element 200 are arranged in contact with each other, so that the heat generated by the heating element 200 can be smoothly transferred to the ceramic element 100, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect.

[0060] The heating element 200 can be configured to make uniform contact with the entire inner circumferential surface of the internal space 110 formed in the ceramic part 100, but is not limited thereto. As long as the heat generated by the heating element 200 can be smoothly transferred to the ceramic part 100, it can also be configured to make contact with each other only in a certain part.

[0061] As described above, since heat can be smoothly transferred from the heating element 200 to the ceramic element 100, heat loss is minimized, thereby improving the power consumption efficiency of the thermotherapy device. Furthermore, the heating element 200 and the power supply unit 300 rotate relative to each other while the power supply unit 300 stably supplies current, thus achieving stable operation of the thermotherapy device. At this time, the relative rotation between the heating element 200 and the power supply unit 300 can occur if the power supply unit 300 is fixed in a non-rotating state. However, in some cases, the power supply unit 300 also rotates at a certain speed, but it can also rotate at a lower speed than the heating element 200 (low-speed rotation state), allowing the heating element 200 and the power supply unit 300 to rotate relative to each other.

[0062] The power supply section 300 may be provided with an electrode component 310, which can be configured to provide current smoothly even when the heating section 200 is rotating together with the ceramic section 100.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, a first bushing 120 is provided on one side of the ceramic part 100 and a second bushing 130 is provided on the other side of the ceramic part 100, so that the ceramic part 100 is rotatably supported by the support part 400.

[0064] That is, with the ceramic part 100 engaged with the first bushing 120 on one side, the heating element 200 is inserted into the internal space 110 of the ceramic part 100. At this time, the heating element 200 can be inserted when the heating element 210 and the transmission element 220 are assembled together, or when the heating element 210 and the transmission element 220 are separated.

[0065] like Figure 2 As shown, the transmission component 220 may include a first transmission member 221 and a second transmission member 222 configured opposite to each other, and the heating component 210 may be disposed between the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222.

[0066] That is, by configuring the first transfer member 221 to contact one side of the heating element 210 and the second transfer member 222 to contact the other side of the heating element 210, the heat generated by the heating element 210 can be transferred to the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222, and the heat transferred to the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 can be transferred to the ceramic part 100. A first contact surface 221d and a second contact surface 222d that contact the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110 can be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first transfer member 221 and the outer peripheral surface of the second transfer member 222, respectively.

[0067] As described above, if the heat generated by the heating element 210 is directly transferred to the ceramic part 100 via the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 in a conductive manner, the heat transfer performance is improved, thereby improving the effect of thermotherapy.

[0068] At this time, as Figure 2 As shown, the power supply section 300 may be provided with a first electrode 311 disposed on one side of the ceramic section 100 and a second electrode 312 disposed on the other side of the ceramic section 100.

[0069] It can be configured such that the current supplied from the power supply unit 300 moves to the heating element 210 through the first electrode 311, and the current through the heating element 210 moves back to the power supply unit 300 through the second electrode 312, thereby ensuring that current is supplied smoothly.

[0070] The first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 can be fixed in a non-rotating or low-speed rotating state by the support portion 400, and are in electrical contact with the heating portion 200 to provide current to the heating portion 200, which rotates together with the ceramic portion 100. That is, relative rotation occurs between the first electrode 311 and the heating portion 200, and between the second electrode 312 and the heating portion 200. As described above, the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 can be formed with curved surfaces protruding towards the heating portion 200 so that the current moves stably during relative rotation.

[0071] That is, when the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 are formed with curved surfaces, the heating part 200 makes point contact with the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 respectively. Since the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 make point contact with the heating part 200, noise generated by friction can be prevented, and the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 can be prevented from being worn.

[0072] The front ends of the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 may be provided with rotating ball bearings and bearing housings surrounding them. The current supplied by the power supply unit 300 passes sequentially through the bearing housing and the ball bearings and moves to the heating unit 200. Furthermore, since the ball bearings are provided, even if the heating unit 200 rotates, the ball bearings will rotate together, thereby ensuring a stable supply of current.

[0073] The electrical contact between the heating element 200 and the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 is not necessarily limited to point contact. Even line contact or surface contact can be used as long as noise or wear caused by friction can be prevented.

[0074] Furthermore, the curved surfaces of the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 can be elastically pressed to move toward the heating element 200. This is to prevent the electrical contact from being broken due to accidental wear of the heating element 200 or the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 during long-term use of the thermotherapy device, which could cause them to separate from each other.

[0075] At this time, as Figure 2 As shown, an insulating component 230 may be provided between the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222.

[0076] The current supplied by the power supply unit 300 moves sequentially through the first electrode 311, the first transmission member 221, the heating member 210, the second transmission member 222, and the second electrode 312. If the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222 are in direct contact with each other, a short circuit will occur, and the current cannot be supplied by the power supply unit 300. Therefore, the insulation member 230 can effectively prevent the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222 from making direct electrical contact.

[0077] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing the energized surface formed on the heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] like Figure 4As shown, an insulating component 230 may be provided between the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the insulating component 230 may have an insertion groove 230' for the heating component 210 to be inserted.

[0079] As described above, if the heating element 210 is inserted and fixed into the insertion slot 230', not only can the heating element 210 be positioned correctly, but the heating element 210 can also be modularly arranged in the insulating part 230, thus simplifying the assembly process of the heating part 200.

[0080] The insertion slot 230' is formed to penetrate one side and the other side of the insulating member 230, and the heating member 210 is inserted into the insertion slot 230', as... Figure 2 As shown, the two sides of the heating element 210 are exposed in contact with the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222. That is, in order for the two sides of the heating element 210 to contact the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222, it is important that the heating element 210 is positioned centrally without being biased towards either side of the insertion slot 230', with reference to the direction in which the heating element 210 is inserted into the insertion slot 230'.

[0081] Therefore, a separate stop can be provided in the insertion slot 230' to fix its position so that the heating element 210 can be positioned in the center of the insertion slot 230'.

[0082] As described above, if the heating element 210 is modularly disposed in the insulating element 230, direct electrical contact between the first transmission element 221 and the second transmission element 222 is prevented. However, the current supplied when passing through the first electrode 311 and the first transmission element 221 in sequence moves to the heating element 210, thereby generating heat in the heating element 210. Then the current passes through the second transmission element 222 and the second electrode 312 in sequence and moves to the power supply unit 300.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, a first energized surface 221a that is in electrical contact with the first electrode 311 can be formed in the first transfer member 221, and a second energized surface 222a that is in electrical contact with the second electrode 312 can be formed in the second transfer member 222.

[0084] The current supplied from the power supply unit 300 moves to the first transmission member 221 through the first energized surface 221a energized with the first electrode 311 and is then supplied to the heating member 210. After passing through the heating member 210, the current moves to the second transmission member 222 and then moves back to the power supply unit 300 through the second energized surface 222a energized with the second electrode 312.

[0085] At this time, as described above, the heat generated by the heating element 210 is transferred to the ceramic part 100 through the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222. That is, the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 provide a path so that the current supplied by the power supply unit 300 moves to the heating element 210 while transferring the heat generated by the heating element 210 to the ceramic part 100. Therefore, preferably, the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 are made of a material that allows current and heat to move simultaneously. As an example, when the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 are made of aluminum, the movement of current and the transfer of heat can be smoothly realized because aluminum has a large number of free electrons. In addition, it is not limited to aluminum. If it is an alloy of aluminum and magnesium, or a material such as gold, silver, tungsten, or copper, which allows current and heat to move simultaneously, the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 can be made of various materials. At this point, if a coating such as graphene is added to the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 through additional processing, the current movement and heat transfer will become smoother, thereby further improving efficiency.

[0086] At this time, as Figure 5 As shown, the first energized surface 221a extends to surround the second transmission member 222, and the second energized surface 222a extends to surround the first transmission member 221.

[0087] That is, one side of the heating part 200 with the first electrode 311 has a first energized surface 221a that surrounds the entire second transmission member 222, and the other side of the heating part 200 with the second electrode 312 has a second energized surface 222a that surrounds the entire first transmission member 221. Therefore, even if the heating part 200 separates arbitrarily during the use of the thermotherapy device, it can stably prevent the first electrode 311 from being energized with the second transmission member 222 or the second electrode 312 from being energized with the first transmission member 221.

[0088] In addition, as described above, the first energized surface 221a is configured to surround the second transmission member 222, and the second energized surface 222a is configured to surround the first transmission member 221. However, it is necessary to prevent the first energized surface 221a and the second transmission member 222 or the second energized surface 222a and the first transmission member 221 from being energized to each other.

[0089] Therefore, the insulating component 230 may have a base surface 231 and a curved surface 232. The base surface 231 is disposed between the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222, and the curved surface 232 is disposed between the first energized surface 221a and the second transmission member 222, and between the second energized surface 222a and the first transmission member 221, respectively.

[0090] Preferably, the first energized surface 221a and the second energized surface 222a are formed with an energized structure for stably energizing the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312.

[0091] That is, such as Figure 6 As shown in (a), a groove-shaped energized groove a can be formed. The first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 are respectively inserted into the energized groove a, thus effectively preventing the heating part 200 from separating.

[0092] Or, such as Figure 6 As shown in (b), a protruding, electrically conductive protrusion b can also be formed. Corresponding grooves for inserting the electrically conductive protrusion b can be formed in the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312, and the electrically conductive protrusion b is inserted into the corresponding groove, thereby effectively preventing the separation of the heating part 200.

[0093] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is an exploded perspective view showing a heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] like Figure 7 As shown, a separate first electrode plate 221b that is in electrical contact with the first electrode 311 can be formed in the first transfer member 221, and a second electrode plate 222b that is in electrical contact with the second electrode 312 can be formed in the second transfer member 222.

[0095] That is, the current supplied from the power supply unit 300 is supplied to the heating element 210 through the first electrode plate 221b energized with the first electrode 311, and the current passing through the heating element 210 passes through the second electrode plate 222b energized with the second electrode 312 and moves back to the power supply unit 300.

[0096] As described above, if the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b are configured to supply current to the heating element 210, and the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 are configured to transfer the heat generated by the heating element 210, then it is easy to select the material of each electrode plate and the transfer member. This is because heat transfer does not need to be considered when selecting the material of each electrode plate, and current movement does not need to be considered when selecting the material of each transfer member. In this configuration, current movement and heat transfer can be maximized.

[0097] At this time, as Figure 8 As shown, a first head 221b' that contacts the first electrode 311 and a first body 221b' that contacts one side of the heating element 210 can be formed on the first electrode plate 221b, and a second head 222b' that contacts the second electrode 312 and a second body 222b that contacts the other side of the heating element 210 can be formed on the second electrode plate 222b.

[0098] That is, the current supplied by the first head 221b' which is energized by the first electrode 311 will move through the first body 221b” to the heating element 210, and the current through the heating element 210 will move through the second body 222b” to the second head 222b' which is energized by the second electrode 312.

[0099] As described above, preferably, the first head 221b' and the second head 222b' are provided with a power-conducting structure for stable power supply to the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312.

[0100] That is, such as Figure 8 As shown, protruding electrode protrusions can be formed, and corresponding grooves for inserting the electrode protrusions can be formed in the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312. The electrode protrusions are inserted and disposed in the corresponding grooves, thereby effectively preventing the separation of the heating part 200.

[0101] Alternatively, a groove-shaped energized groove is formed, and the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 are respectively inserted into the energized groove, thereby effectively preventing the heating part 200 from separating.

[0102] In addition, such as Figure 8 As shown, a first support surface 221c can be formed in the first transfer member 221, the first support surface 221c extends around the second transfer member 222, and a first through hole 221c' is formed in the first support surface 221c in such a way that the first head 221b' is exposed to the outside. A second support surface 222c is formed in the second transfer member 222, the second support surface 222c extends around the first transfer member 221, and a second through hole 222c' is formed in the second support surface 222c in such a way that the second head 222b' is exposed to the outside.

[0103] That is, a first support surface 221c surrounds the entire second transmission member 222 on one side of the heating part 200 where the first electrode 311 is disposed, and a second support surface 222c surrounds the entire first transmission member 221 on the other side of the heating part 200 where the second electrode 312 is disposed. This can support and limit the insertion depth of the first head 221b' or the second head 222b'. Even if the heating part 200 separates arbitrarily during the use of the thermotherapy device, it can stably prevent the first electrode 311 from being energized with the second transmission member 222 or the second electrode 312 from being energized with the first transmission member 221.

[0104] Furthermore, in order to enable current to be supplied through the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b while the first support surface 221c and the second support surface 222c are formed, as described above, a first through hole 221c' is formed on the first support surface 221c in such a way that the first head 221b' is exposed to the outside, and a second through hole 222c' is formed on the second support surface 222c in such a way that the second head 222b' is exposed to the outside, thereby enabling a stable supply of current.

[0105] At this time, a setting groove extending from the first through hole 221c' can be formed in the first transfer member 221 for the first main body 221b” to be inserted into the setting groove, and a setting groove extending from the second through hole 222c' can also be formed in the second transfer member 222 for the second main body 222b” to be inserted into the setting groove. In this way, the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b can be stably fixed.

[0106] Furthermore, as described above, the first support surface 221c is configured to surround the second transmission member 222, and the second support surface 222c is configured to surround the first transmission member 221. However, it is necessary to prevent the first support surface 221c and the second transmission member 222, or the second support surface 222c and the first transmission member 221, from being electrically connected to each other. Therefore, a base surface 231 and a curved surface 232 can be formed in the insulating member 230. The base surface 231 is disposed between the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222, and the curved surface 232 is disposed between the first support surface 221c and the second transmission member 222, and between the second support surface 222c and the first transmission member 221, respectively. In this case, since the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b are electrically connected to the heating member 210, the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222 do not need to be conductive materials; they can be made of materials capable of transferring the heat generated by the heating member 210 to the ceramic part 100. In this case, there will be no electrical contact between the first support surface 221c and the second transmission member 222, or between the second support surface 222c and the first transmission member 221. Therefore, the flat insulating member 230 can also be used with the curved surface 232 removed and only the base surface 231 remaining.

[0107] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the combined state of the heating element and the transmission element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0108] like Figure 9As shown, the heating element 210 can protrude a certain height h such that both sides are exposed. That is, due to the protrusion of the two sides of the heating element 210, it can be smoothly energized with the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222. Alternatively, when current is supplied through the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b, the protrusion of the two sides of the heating element 210 can also allow it to be smoothly energized with the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b. However, when the insulating member 230 is made of an elastically deformable material, the heating element 210 and the insulating member 230 can be formed at the same height, or the height of the heating element 210 can be lower than the height of the insulating member 230. This is because when the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 apply pressure to the insulating member 230 during the assembly of the heating part 200, the insulating member 230 elastically deforms, thereby allowing the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 to be smoothly energized with the heating element 210. Even with the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b provided, the insulating component 230 can be smoothly energized due to the pressure applied.

[0109] At this time, as Figure 9 As shown, a first protrusion 221e can be formed in the first transmission member 221 to press one side of the heating member 210, and a second protrusion 222e can be formed in the second transmission member 222 to press the other side of the heating member 210.

[0110] As described above, when the first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e are formed respectively, the heating element 210 can be smoothly energized with the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222. The first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e can also be formed in the heating element 210. Alternatively, when current is supplied through the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b, the first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e can be formed on the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b respectively.

[0111] Preferably, the first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e are configured to be elastically deformable. When the heating element 200 is inserted into the internal space 110 of the ceramic part 100, and the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200 is configured to contact the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110, heat can be smoothly transferred, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect and minimizing heat loss, thus improving the power consumption efficiency of the thermotherapy device.

[0112] However, since the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110, the frictional force between them is relatively large, making it difficult to assemble the heating element 200. However, if the first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e are configured to be elastically deformable, the first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e will elastically deform during the assembly of the heating element 200, making it easy to assemble. Moreover, after the assembly of the heating element 200 is completed, the first protrusion 221e and the second protrusion 222e will elastically recover and apply elastic force to make the heating element 200 fit tightly against the ceramic part 100, so that heat can be transferred smoothly.

[0113] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] like Figure 10 As shown, the heating element 210 can also be disposed between the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b which are arranged opposite to each other, without using a separate insulating element 230.

[0115] At this time, the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b are bent to form heads that are respectively energized to the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312. The heads formed on the first electrode plate 221b need to be spaced apart from the second electrode plate 222b to avoid being energized to the second electrode plate 222b.

[0116] Figure 11 This is a side view showing a heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] like Figure 11 As shown, the heating element 200 may be provided with an elastic deformation member 240 that applies pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element 100. This elastic deformation member 240 essentially undergoes elastic deformation during the assembly of the heating element 200 to the ceramic element 100, and upon elastic recovery after assembly, applies pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element 100. Therefore, the heat generated by the heating element 200 can be directly transferred to the ceramic element 100 via the elastic deformation member 240 through conduction, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect.

[0118] During the use of the thermotherapy device, the heat generated by the heating element 200 not only heats the heating element 200 itself, but also causes the ceramic part 100 to expand thermally. When the materials of the heating element 200 and the ceramic part 100 are different, the degree of thermal expansion differs. For example, when the ceramic part 100 is made of ceramic and the heating element 200 is made of aluminum, the degree of thermal expansion of the heating element 200 is greater than that of the ceramic part 100. Therefore, during the use of the thermotherapy device, the heating element 200 applies pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100, which may lead to damage to the ceramic part 100. Therefore, as described above, when an elastic deformation member 240 is provided in the heating element 200, if the heating element 200 expands thermally, the force applying pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100 decreases as the elastic deformation member 240 elastically deforms, thereby effectively preventing damage to the ceramic part 100.

[0119] At least one elastic deformable member 240 may be provided around the heating element 200, such as... Figure 11 As shown in (a), preferably, the front end of the elastic deformation member 240 is disposed adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200, and spaced apart from the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200 by a certain interval so that it can elastically deform. In this configuration, when the heating element 200 undergoes thermal expansion, the elastic deformation member 240 elastically deforms, thereby reducing the distance between the front end of the elastic deformation member 240 and the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200, and reducing the force applied to the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part 100. Alternatively, as Figure 11 As shown in (b), the elastically deformable member 240 can also be configured to extend radially. In this configuration, when the heating element 200 undergoes thermal expansion, the force exerted on the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element 100 is reduced while the elastically deformable member 240 elastically deforms in a bending manner. Furthermore, as... Figure 11 As shown in (c), it can also be configured to partially surround the outer peripheral surface of the heating portion 200 of the elastic deformation member 240. That is, the basic operation of the elastic deformation member 240 elastically deforming when the heating portion 200 thermally expands is the same as... Figure 11 (a) and (c) are similar, but Figure 11 The elastically deformable member 240 shown in (c) is formed as a ratio Figure 11 The elastic deformable member 240 shown in (a) is long. In this configuration, the contact area between the elastic deformable member 240 and the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100 is increased, thereby improving the heat transfer effect.

[0120] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of attaching a heating element to a ceramic element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0121] Prepare a ceramic part 100 with an internal space 110 (S100), and insert a heating part 200 into the internal space 110. When inserting the heating part 200, it can be inserted with the first transfer member 221, the insulating member 230 and the second transfer member 222 all assembled, or the first transfer member 221 can be inserted first with the first transfer member 221 in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110 (S200), and then the insulating member 230 can be inserted into the internal space 110 with the insulating member 230 in contact with the first transfer member 221 (S300). Then, the second transfer member 222 can be inserted into the internal space 110 with the second transfer member 222 in contact with the insulating member 230 (S400).

[0122] As described above, when the heating element 200 is inserted in a state where it is separated into the first transmission member 221, the insulating member 230, and the second transmission member 222, the magnitude of the frictional force between the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110 and each structure is reduced, thereby making it easier to assemble the heating element 200.

[0123] Although one embodiment of the invention has been described, the spirit of the invention is not limited to the embodiment set forth in this specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the invention can easily propose other embodiments within the scope of the same spirit by adding, changing, deleting, or adding constituent elements, and such embodiments will also be considered to fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A heating element, said heating element comprising: A heating element, the heating element being used to generate heat, and A heat transfer component for transferring heat generated from the heating component. The transmission components include a first transmission member and a second transmission member arranged opposite to each other. The heating element is disposed between the first transfer member and the second transfer member. An insulating component is provided between the first transfer component and the second transfer component. The first transmitting member has a first electrically conductive surface. The second transmitting member has a second conductive surface. The insulating component includes: a base surface disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member; and curved surfaces disposed between the first energized surface and the second transmission member, and between the second energized surface and the first transmission member, respectively. Wherein, the first energized surface is formed in such a way as to surround one of the curved surfaces, and the one of the curved surfaces extends in such a way as to surround the second transmission member; The second energized surface is formed to surround another curved surface in the curved surface, and the other curved surface in the curved surface extends to surround the first transmission member.

2. The heating element according to claim 1, characterized in that, An insertion groove for inserting the heating element is formed in the insulating component. The two sides of the heating element are exposed in contact with the first and second transfer members.

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