Thermotherapy device

Abstract

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 rotates together with the ceramic part. For this purpose, the thermotherapy device includes: a ceramic part having an internal space; a heating element inserted into the internal space and having a heating component and a transfer component, wherein the heating component heats up to heat the ceramic part, and the transfer component transfers the heat generated by the heating component to the ceramic part; a power supply unit having electrode components disposed thereon to supply current to the heating element; and a support unit for supporting the ceramic part. The heating element and the electrode components rotate relative to each other, such that the heating element rotates together with the ceramic part.

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 repeatedly 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 rapidly.

[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 by the power supply unit even when the heating element 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 having electrode elements and supplying current to the heating part; and a support part for supporting the ceramic part. The heating part is rotatable relative to the electrode elements, such that the heating part rotates together with the ceramic part.

[0013] At this time, the electrode component may include: a head, which is in electrical contact with the transmission component and supports the transmission component in a manner that enables the transmission component to rotate; and a body, which is fixed to the support portion to support the head.

[0014] At this time, the head can support the transmission component in a manner that allows it to rotate together with the transmission component, and the body can support the head in a manner that allows the head to rotate relative to it.

[0015] At this time, a spring may be provided in the main body, the spring providing pressure so that the head applies pressure to the transmission component.

[0016] At this time, an energized groove can be formed in the transmission component, the energized groove surrounding a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the head and contacting the head surface.

[0017] At this time, the head, in a fixed non-rotating state, can support the transmission component in a way that allows the transmission component to rotate relative to it, and the main body supports the head.

[0018] At this time, a deformable surface can be formed on the head, and the deformable surface elastically deforms to apply pressure to the transmission component.

[0019] At this time, the deformable surface can elastically deform in a manner that protrudes toward the transmission component.

[0020] At this time, the transmission component may be provided with an electrode plate that is in electrical contact with the head.

[0021] At this time, a contact surface can be formed on the electrode plate, which wraps around a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the head and contacts the head surface.

[0022] 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.

[0023] Beneficial effects

[0024] The thermotherapy device of the present invention, having the aforementioned configuration, is configured such that the heating element for heating the ceramic part rotates together with the ceramic part. Since the ceramic part and the heating element are configured to contact each other, the heat generated by the heating element is smoothly transferred to the ceramic part, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect.

[0025] In addition, because 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.

[0026] Additionally, the heating element rotates together with the ceramic part. The device provides a stable current even when rotating relative to the power supply unit, thus ensuring the operational stability of the thermotherapy device.

[0027] 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 inferred from the configuration of the present invention as described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view showing a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing an electrode component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view showing the heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing an electrode component according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 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.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing the combined state of the electrode plate and electrode components according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 9 This is an exploded perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 10This is a side view showing a heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figures 11 to 14 This is a cross-sectional view showing an electrode component according to various embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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 and heats the ceramic part 100, and the heat transfer element 220 transfers the heat generated by 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.

[0048] The heating element 210 can be a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater, but it is not limited to this. It can be a lamp or various heating elements that can be heated by providing an electric current.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] The transfer component 22 is connected to the ceramic module 10 and is used to transfer 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.

[0052] 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 such as using racks and pinions, or using the driving force of the drive motor 21 to convey objects can also be employed.

[0053] 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.

[0054] Additionally, the drive unit 20 may be provided with a second drive component, which increases the vertical height of the ceramic module 10 along the height direction y to apply pressure to the user or decreases the vertical height of the ceramic module 10 to remove the applied pressure.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] The power supply section 300 may be provided with an electrode component 310 that supplies power to the heating section 200. The electrode component 310 may be configured to provide current smoothly to the heating section 200 even when it is rotating together with the ceramic section 100.

[0059] like Figure 2 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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. Contact and transfer surfaces with the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110 can be formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222, respectively.

[0063] 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.

[0064] At this time, as Figure 2 As shown, the power supply section 300 may be provided with an electrode component 310 disposed on one side of the ceramic section 100 and an electrode component 310 disposed on the other side of the ceramic section 100.

[0065] It can be configured such that the current supplied from the power supply unit 300 moves to the heating element 210 through one side electrode component 310, and the current through the heating element 210 moves back to the power supply unit 300 through the other side electrode component 310, thereby ensuring that current is supplied smoothly.

[0066] The electrode component 310 can be fixed in a non-rotating or low-speed rotating state by the support portion 400, and is 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, the electrode component 310 and the heating portion 200 rotate relative to each other. As mentioned above, in order to stably provide current during relative rotation, it is important to stably maintain the electrical contact between the electrode component 310 and the heating portion 200.

[0067] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view showing an electrode component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] like Figure 3 As shown, the electrode component 310 may include a head 311 that is in electrical contact with the transfer component 220 and rotatably supports the transfer component 220, and a body 312 that is fixed to the support portion 400 to support the head 311.

[0069] That is, the first transfer member 221 disposed on the transfer member 220 is in electrical contact with the head 311 of one side electrode member 310, and the second transfer member 222 is in electrical contact with the head 311 of the other side electrode member 310.

[0070] Therefore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first transfer member 221 may have a first energized surface 221a that is in electrical contact with the electrode member 310, and the second transfer member 222 may have a second energized surface 222a that is in electrical contact with the electrode member 310.

[0071] That is, the current supplied from the power supply unit 300 moves to the first transmission member 221 through the first energized surface 221a energized with one side electrode member 310 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 other side electrode member 310.

[0072] 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 copper 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.

[0073] A curved surface protruding from the directional transmission component 220 can be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the head 311.

[0074] That is, because a curved surface is formed on the head 311, the transmission member 220 and the head 311 are in point contact with each other electrically, and the head 311 is in point contact with the transmission member 220. Therefore, noise caused by friction can be prevented, and wear of the head 311 can also be effectively prevented. Furthermore, the head 311 can be formed in a coil shape, thereby allowing the head 311 to apply pressure to the transmission member 220 while maintaining electrical contact with it. The head 311 is not limited to the aforementioned shape; it can have any shape as long as it can make electrical contact with the transmission member 220.

[0075] like Figure 3 As shown, the head 311 supports the transmission member 220 in a manner that allows it to rotate together with the transmission member 220, while the main body 312 supports the head 311 in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the transmission member 220. That is, the current supplied by the power supply unit 300 passes sequentially through the main body 312 and the head 311 and moves to the heating unit 200. Furthermore, since the head 311 is configured to rotate, it rotates together with the transmission member 220 even when the transmission member 220 rotates, thereby ensuring a stable power supply.

[0076] The electrical contact method between the transmission component 220 and the head 311 is not necessarily limited to point contact. Even line contact or surface contact can be fully utilized as long as noise or wear caused by friction can be prevented.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, a spring 313 may be provided in the main body 312, which provides pressure so that the head 311 pressurizes the transmission component 220. This is to prevent the electrical contact from being broken due to accidental wear of the transmission component 220 or the head 311 during long-term use of the thermotherapy device.

[0078] like Figure 2 As shown, an insulating component 230 may be provided between the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222.

[0079] The current supplied by the power supply unit 300 moves sequentially through one side electrode component 310, the first transmission member 221, the heating component 210, the second transmission member 222 and the other side electrode component 310. 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 component 230 can effectively prevent the first transmission member 221 and the second transmission member 222 from making direct electrical contact.

[0080] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view showing the heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] like Figure 4 As shown in (a), the transmission member 220 may have an energizing groove a that surrounds a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the head 311 and contacts the surface of the head 311. The energizing groove a may be formed on the first energizing surface 221a and the second energizing surface 222a, and since the head 311 is inserted into the energizing groove a, separation of the head 311 can be prevented and stable energization can be achieved.

[0082] Furthermore, since the energized groove a and the head 311 are in surface contact with each other, when the transmission component 220 rotates in this state, the head 311 rotates together with it due to the frictional force generated by the surface contact between the energized groove a and the head 311. That is, the transmission component 220 and the head 311 rotate together, so no wear occurs between them, thereby effectively preventing a decrease in the durability of the transmission component 220. As the head 311 rotates, the head 311 and the body 312 rotate relative to each other, so when wear occurs, only the electrode component 310 needs to be replaced, thus saving maintenance and repair costs.

[0083] Or, such as Figure 4 As shown in (b), a protruding, electrically conductive protrusion b can also be formed. In this case, a corresponding groove for inserting the electrically conductive protrusion b can be formed in the head 311 of the electrode component 310, and the electrically conductive protrusion b is inserted into the corresponding groove, thus effectively preventing separation of the head 311.

[0084] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing an electrode component according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, the head 311 can support the transmission component 220 in a fixed, non-rotating state, while rotating relative to the transmission component 220, and the body 312 can support the head 311. The head 311 and the body 312 can be easily manufactured by bending and deforming a flat plate.

[0086] At this time, a deformable surface can be formed on the head 311, which elastically deforms to press the transmission member 220. The deformable surface can be formed into a curved shape, so that the transmission member 220 and the head 311 make electrical contact with each other in a point contact or line contact manner. Since the head 311 makes contact with the transmission member 220 in a point contact or line contact manner, noise generated due to friction can be prevented, and wear of the head 311 can also be effectively prevented.

[0087] Furthermore, the deformable surface can be elastically deformed by applying pressure to the transmission component 220. In this configuration, it is possible to prevent the electrical contact from being disconnected due to accidental wear of the transmission component 220 or the head 311 during long-term use of the thermotherapy device.

[0088] Figure 6 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.

[0089] like Figure 6 As shown, an electrode plate that is in electrical contact with the head 311 can be provided in the transfer component 220. For example... Figure 6 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.

[0090] 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. The outer peripheral surfaces of the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222 can each be formed with a transfer surface that contacts the inner peripheral surface of the internal space 110.

[0091] 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, the heat transfer performance is improved, and the therapeutic effect is enhanced.

[0092] As described above, the transfer member 220 may be provided with an electrode plate that is in electrical contact with the head 311. That is, the first transfer member 221 may be provided with a first electrode plate 221b that is energized to one side of the electrode member 310, and the second transfer member 222 may be provided with a second electrode plate 222b that is energized to the other side of the electrode member 310. The heating member 210 may be disposed between the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b that are arranged opposite to each other. In this case, a separate insulating member 230 may not be provided between the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b that are arranged opposite to each other.

[0093] Furthermore, the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b are bent to form electrode surfaces that are energized with their respective electrode components 310. The bent surface formed on the first electrode plate 221b needs to be spaced apart from the second electrode plate 222b to avoid being energized with the second electrode plate 222b, and the bent surface formed on the second electrode plate 222b needs to be spaced apart from the first electrode plate 221b to avoid being energized with the first electrode plate 221b.

[0094] Figure 7This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the electrode plate and electrode components are combined according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] like Figure 7 As shown in (a), the electrode plate can be formed with a contact surface c that surrounds a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the head 311 and contacts the surface of the head 311. This contact surface c can be formed on the first electrode plate 221b and the second electrode plate 222b, and since the head 311 is inserted and disposed on the contact surface c, separation of the head 311 can be prevented and stable power supply can be achieved.

[0096] Furthermore, since the contact surface c and the head 311 are in surface contact with each other, when the transmission component 220 rotates in this state, the head 311 rotates together with it due to the frictional force generated by the surface contact between the contact surface c and the head 311. That is, the transmission component 220 and the head 311 rotate together, so no wear occurs between them, thereby effectively preventing a decrease in the durability of the transmission component 220. As the head 311 rotates, the head 311 and the body 312 rotate relative to each other, so when wear occurs, only the electrode component 310 needs to be replaced, thereby saving maintenance and repair costs.

[0097] Or, such as Figure 7 As shown in (b), a support surface d that contacts the head 311 can also be formed on the electrode plate. This support surface d is rigid and will not deform even when pressure is applied through the head 311, thus supporting the head 311. This minimizes the contact area between the head 311 and the support surface d, thereby minimizing the frictional resistance caused by the rotation of the transmission member 220, and thus minimizing the reduction in the durability of the transmission member 220.

[0098] In addition, such as Figure 7 As shown in (c), the electrode plate may also have a protruding surface e that protrudes toward the head 311. This protruding surface e can elastically deform in a manner that protrudes toward the head 311, thereby applying pressure to the head 311. As described above, a spring 313 for applying pressure to the head 311 may be provided in the main body 312 of the electrode component 310. However, if the protruding surface e of the electrode plate elastically deforms to apply pressure to the head 311, even if the transmission component 220 or the head 311 experiences accidental wear during long-term use of the thermotherapy device, the electrode plate and the head 311 can remain connected without separation, and stable electrical contact can be achieved.

[0099] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is an exploded perspective view showing a heating element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] like Figure 8 As shown, an insulating component 230 may be provided between the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the insulating component 230 may have an insertion groove 230' for the heating component 210 to be inserted.

[0101] 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.

[0102] The insertion slot 230' is formed to pass through one side and the other side of the insulating member 230, and with the heating member 210 inserted into the insertion slot 230', both sides of the heating member 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 member 210 to contact the first transfer member 221 and the second transfer member 222, it is important that the heating member 210 is positioned centrally without being biased towards either side of the insertion slot 230', with the direction in which the heating member 210 is inserted into the insertion slot 230' as a reference.

[0103] 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'.

[0104] As described above, if the heating element 210 is modularly arranged 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 one side electrode element 310 and the first transmission element 221 will move 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 other side electrode element 310 in sequence and moves to the power supply unit 300.

[0105] At this time, as Figure 9 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.

[0106] That is, the heating part 200 with one side electrode component 310 has a first energized surface 221a on one side that surrounds the entire second transmission member 222, and the heating part 200 with the other side electrode component 310 has a second energized surface 222a on the other side that surrounds the entire first transmission member 221. Therefore, even if the heating part 200 is arbitrarily separated during the use of the thermotherapy device, it can stably prevent the one side electrode component 310 from being energized with the second transmission member 222 or the other side electrode component 310 from being energized with the first transmission member 221.

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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, thereby preventing the first energized surface 221a from being energized with the second transmission member 222 or the second energized surface 222a from being energized with the first transmission member 221.

[0109] Figure 10 This is a side view showing a heating element according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] like Figure 10 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.

[0111] 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 thermal expansion of the ceramic part 100. 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 thermally expands, 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.

[0112] At least one elastic deformable member 240 may be provided around the heating element 200, such as... Figure 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 (a) and (c) are similar, but Figure 10 The elastically deformable member 240 shown in (c) is formed as a ratio Figure 10 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.

[0113] Figures 11 to 14 This is a cross-sectional view showing an electrode component according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0114] like Figure 11As shown, a rib extending radially outward can be provided on the head 311 of the electrode component 310, and a corresponding rib for locking the rib can be provided on the body 312, thereby effectively preventing the head 311 from completely separating from the body 312.

[0115] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown, the electrode component 310 may be a leaf spring shaped electrode component 310, and the electrode component 310 may include a main body 312 fixedly disposed on the support 400 and a head 311 integrally extended from the main body 312 and elastically deformable to apply elastic force to the heating part 200.

[0116] Although one embodiment of the invention has been described, the spirit of the invention is not limited to the embodiment presented 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 idea 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 warm therapy device, characterized in that, include: The ceramic part forms an internal space. A heating element is inserted into the internal space and includes a heating component and a heat transfer component. The heating component generates heat to heat the ceramic part, and the heat transfer component is configured to contact the inner peripheral surface of the internal space to transfer heat generated by the heating component to the ceramic part. The power supply unit is equipped with electrode components to supply current to the heating element, and Support portion, used to support the ceramic portion; The heating element rotates relative to the electrode component, causing the heating element and the ceramic part to rotate together. The transmission component includes a first transmission element and a second transmission element. The heating element is disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member. Wherein, one side of the heating component is configured to contact the first transmission member, the other side of the heating component is configured to contact the second transmission member, and the outer peripheral surfaces of the first transmission member and the second transmission member are configured to contact the inner peripheral surface of the internal space.

2. The thermotherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode component includes: The head, in electrical contact with the transmission component, supports the transmission component in a manner that allows the transmission component to rotate. The main body is fixed to the support portion to support the head.

3. The thermotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The head supports the transmission component in a manner that allows it to rotate together with the transmission component. The main body supports the head in a manner that allows the head to rotate relative to it.

4. The thermotherapy device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A spring is provided in the main body, which provides pressure so that the head applies pressure to the transmission component.

5. The thermotherapy device according to claim 3, characterized in that, An energized groove is formed in the transmission component, the energized groove surrounds a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the head and contacts the head surface.

6. The thermotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The head supports the transmission component in a manner that allows the transmission component to rotate relative to it while it is fixed in a non-rotating state. The main body supports the head.

7. The thermotherapy device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A deformable surface is formed in the head, which elastically deforms to apply pressure to the transmission component.

8. The thermotherapy device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The deformable surface elastically deforms in a manner that protrudes toward the transmission component.

9. The thermotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission component is provided with an electrode plate that is in electrical contact with the head.

10. The thermotherapy device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A contact surface is formed on the electrode plate, which surrounds a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the head and contacts the head surface.

11. The thermotherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An elastic deformation member is provided in the heating part, and the elastic deformation member applies pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part.

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