Thermotherapy apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a warm therapy device. In more detail, the present invention relates to a warm therapy device capable of receiving electric current from a power supply part even in a state in which a heating part for heating a ceramic part and the ceramic part are rotated together. To this end, the warm therapy device includes a ceramic part formed with an internal space, a heating part provided with a heating member inserted into the internal space and used to directly heat the ceramic part, a power supply part for supplying electric current to the heating part, and a support part for supporting the ceramic part, the heating part being capable of rotating relative to the power supply part so that the heating part and the ceramic part are rotated together.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a thermotherapy device, and more specifically, to a thermotherapy device that can receive current from a power supply unit while the heating element for heating the ceramic part is rotating together with the ceramic part. Background Technology

[0002] In the past, in order to relieve acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerve tissues of the spine caused by prolonged work in an improper posture or by habitually maintaining such a posture, and to improve blood circulation or eliminate momentary muscle discomfort, thermotherapy devices that move with the body and improve blood circulation by stimulating the pain site through heating were widely used.

[0003] In conventional thermotherapy devices used for this type of heat therapy, a heating ceramic moves along the length of the user's body and massages them. This heating ceramic is designed to rotate and massage the user's body during repeated reciprocating movements throughout the moving area. This is 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. Therefore, the heating ceramic is designed to rotate freely through friction with the cover.

[0004] In the past, in order to heat a rotating warm ceramic, a heating element connected to a power source and in a non-rotating state was inserted inside the warm ceramic, and the warm ceramic was constructed to be spaced apart from the heating element so that the rotating warm ceramic and the non-rotating heating element could rotate relative to each other.

[0005] However, because the warm ceramic and the heating element are arranged alternately, the heat generated by the heating element cannot be transferred smoothly, resulting in a reduction in the therapeutic effect of the warming treatment.

[0006] Therefore, we are currently in a situation where this aspect needs to be improved.

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

[0008] Technical issues

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art mentioned above. Its purpose is to provide a thermotherapy device that can receive current from the power supply unit while the heating element for heating the ceramic part is rotating together with the ceramic part.

[0010] The technical problems to be solved by this invention are not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will usually be able to clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned through the following description.

[0011] Problem-solving methods

[0012] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, the thermotherapy device according to the present invention may include: a ceramic part having an internal space; a heating part having a heating element inserted into the internal space for directly heating the ceramic part; a power supply part for supplying current to the heating part; and a support part for supporting the ceramic part, wherein the heating part is rotatable relative to the power supply part so that the heating part and the ceramic part rotate together.

[0013] Here, a heating surface may be provided around the heating element, which is in thermal contact with the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part.

[0014] Here, the power supply unit may include electrode components for supplying current, and energized surfaces may be provided on both sides of the heating component along its axial direction, the energized surfaces being in electrical contact with the electrode components.

[0015] Here, the electrode component may include: a first electrode component disposed on one side of the heating component along its axial direction; and a second electrode component disposed on the other side of the heating component along its axial direction.

[0016] Here, the power supply unit may include a transmission member for transmitting the current supplied through the electrode member to the heating member.

[0017] Here, the transmission member can rotate relative to the electrode member so that the transmission member rotates together with the heating member.

[0018] Here, a contact surface may be formed around the transmission member, which contacts the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part.

[0019] Here, an insulating member may be provided on the radially outer side of the contact surface to prevent the supplied current from moving toward the ceramic part.

[0020] Here, an insertion groove may be formed on the transfer member for the insertion and arrangement of the electrode member.

[0021] Here, the electrode component may include: electrode terminals for moving the supplied current; and electrode supports for fixing the position of the electrode terminals.

[0022] Here, the electrode terminal may include: an electrode head that is in electrical contact with the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove; and an electrode body that is elastically deformable so that the electrode head applies pressure to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove.

[0023] Here, a support groove can be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the insertion groove for inserting and supporting the electrode head.

[0024] Here, the heating element has an elastically deformable member for applying pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element.

[0025] The effects of the invention

[0026] The thermotherapy device of the present invention, having the structure described above, is configured such that the heating element for heating the ceramic part rotates together with the ceramic part. Therefore, by arranging the ceramic part and the heating element in direct contact, the heat generated from the heating element can be smoothly transferred to the ceramic part, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect.

[0027] In addition, since the heat from the heating element is directly transferred to the ceramic part, heat loss is minimized, thereby improving the power consumption efficiency of the thermotherapy device.

[0028] Furthermore, the heating element, which rotates together with the ceramic part, can stably receive power even when rotating relative to the power supply part, thereby ensuring the operational stability of the thermotherapy device.

[0029] 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 structure of the invention as described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state of the ceramic part and the heating part after disassembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the heating element and power supply element according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 9 This is a side view illustrating a heating element according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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. For clarity, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted from the drawings, and the same reference numerals are used throughout the specification for the same or similar constituent elements.

[0039] In this specification, the terms "comprising" or "having" should be understood to mean the presence of the features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, without precluding the possibility of the presence or addition 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 located "on the upper side," it includes not only the portion located "on the upper side" of other portions but also the portion containing other portions within it. Conversely, when a portion of a layer, film, region, plate, etc., is located "on the lower side," it includes not only the portion located "on the lower side" of other portions but also the portion containing other portions within it.

[0040] Figure 1 The illustration shows a cross-sectional view of a thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating 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 illustrating the state of the ceramic part and the heating part after disassembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] 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 allowing the user to input the desired thermotherapy mode.

[0042] Here, this heat therapy device may include a main pad 11 and an auxiliary pad 12, the main pad 11 being used on the user's upper body and spine, and the auxiliary pad 12 being used on the user's lower body. Additionally, it may include a mounting part 13, which positions and supports the main pad 11 and the auxiliary pad 12 as needed.

[0043] The ceramic module 10 can move along the length x direction of the user's spine and massage the spine. This ceramic module 10 can use the high temperature heat generated by the current supplied by the power supply unit 300 (described later) to provide the user with a warm compress and massage effect.

[0044] Here, the ceramic module 10 can also be configured to provide users with warm compress and massage effects not only by utilizing high-temperature heat but also by utilizing far-ultraviolet light.

[0045] The ceramic part 100 of the ceramic module 10 can be formed in the shape of a roller, but it is not limited to this. As long as the structure allows the ceramic part 100 to rotate during the movement of the ceramic module 10, it can be made in various shapes and structures. In addition, when the ceramic part 100 is made of materials such as ceramic, it can generate far-ultraviolet rays during the use of the thermotherapy device to improve the thermotherapy effect. However, it is not limited to this material. As long as it can transfer heat to the user's body and provide a thermotherapy effect, it can be made of other materials.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, this ceramic module 10 includes: a ceramic part 100 having an internal space 110; a heating part 200 having a heating element 210 inserted into the internal space 110 and used to directly heat the ceramic part 100; a power supply part 300 for supplying current to the heating part 200; and a support part 400 for supporting the ceramic part 100.

[0047] Here, a 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 supplying current can be used.

[0048] Additionally, the drive unit 20 may include a first drive member that enables the ceramic module 10 to move along the user's length direction x. The first drive member may include a drive motor 21 capable of reciprocating the ceramic module 10 and a transfer member 22.

[0049] The drive motor 21 receives current and rotates. The transfer component 22 is connected to the drive motor 21 and transmits its rotational force according to the rotation of the drive motor 21, thereby moving the ceramic module 10.

[0050] The transfer component 22 is connected to the ceramic module 10 and is used to transfer the ceramic module 10 along the user's length direction x in one direction or the other direction according to the forward or reverse rotation of the drive motor 21.

[0051] The transfer member 22 can be selected from transfer belts, transfer chains, and transfer ropes, but is not limited to these. Various units that use the driving force of the drive motor 21 to transfer objects can be used, as shown by using a lead screw or a gear rack.

[0052] This drive motor 21 can be configured to provide driving force when it is spaced apart from the ceramic module 10, or it can be configured to provide driving force when it is inserted into the ceramic module 10.

[0053] Furthermore, this drive unit 20 may include a second drive member that can raise the vertical height of the ceramic module 10 to apply pressure to the user or lower the vertical height of the ceramic module 10 to relieve pressure.

[0054] Here, as Figure 2 As shown, since the heating element 200 is configured to rotate together with the ceramic element 100 during the heat therapy process, the ceramic element 100 and the heating element 200 are arranged to be in direct contact with each other, so that the heat generated from the heating element 200 is directly transferred to the ceramic element 100, thereby improving the heat therapy effect.

[0055] The heating element 200 can be configured to be in uniform direct contact with the entire inner circumferential surface of the internal space 110 formed by the ceramic part 100. However, it is not necessarily limited to this. As long as the heat generated from the heating element 200 can be smoothly transferred to the ceramic part 100, it can also be configured to be in direct contact with only a predetermined part.

[0056] As described above, since the heat from the heating element 200 is directly transferred to the ceramic element 100, heat loss is minimized and the power consumption efficiency of the thermotherapy device is improved. The power supply unit 300 is fixed in a non-rotating state, but the heating element 200 rotates relative to the power supply unit 300 and receives power stably through the power supply unit 300, thereby enabling stable operation of the thermotherapy device.

[0057] The power supply unit 300 may include an electrode member 310, which can be configured to smoothly supply current even when the heating unit 200 and the ceramic unit 100 are rotating together.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, a first bushing 120 is provided on one side of the ceramic part 100 so that the ceramic part 100 is rotatably supported on the support part 400, and a second bushing 130 is provided on the other side of the ceramic part 100.

[0059] That is, the heating element 200 is inserted into the internal space 110 of the ceramic part 100 while it is engaged with the first bushing 120 on one side of the ceramic part 100. Here, the heating element 200 is inserted either with the heating member 210 and the transfer member 320 (described later) assembled together, or with the heating member 210 and the transfer member 320 separated. Specifically, the transfer member 320, which is arranged on one side of the ceramic part 100, is inserted first, followed by the heating member 210, and then the transfer member 320, which is arranged on the other side of the ceramic part 100, is inserted on the other side of the ceramic part 100.

[0060] Here, as Figure 3 As shown, a heating surface 211 that is in thermal contact with the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part 100 may be provided around the heating member 210. That is, this heating surface 211 is in direct thermal contact with the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part 100, and heat can be smoothly transferred to the ceramic part 100.

[0061] like Figure 2 As shown, the power supply unit 300 may include an electrode member 310 for supplying current. This electrode member 310 performs the function of a current movement path to supply current to the heating member 210. In addition, energized surfaces 212 that are in electrical contact with the electrode member 310 may be provided on both sides of the heating member 210 along the axial direction a. The current supplied through the electrode member 310 moves to the heating member 210 through the energized surfaces 212.

[0062] This electrode component 310 may include: a first electrode component 310a, disposed on one side of the heating component 210 along axial direction a; and a second electrode component 310b, disposed on the other side of the heating component 210 along axial direction a. As an example, current supplied through the first electrode component 310a moves toward the heating component 210 through the energized surface 212 on one side of the heating component 210, and current moving toward the other side of the heating component 210 moves toward the second electrode component 310b through the energized surface 212 on the other side of the heating component 210.

[0063] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the power supply unit 300 may include a transmission member 320, which transmits the current supplied through the electrode member 310 to the heating member 210. As described above, since the heating member 200 rotates together with the ceramic part 100, the heating member 210 rotates continuously during the use of the thermotherapy device. Here, the electrode member 310 may be configured to be in direct electrical contact with the heating member 210; however, as described above, it may be configured to include a transmission member 320 for current transmission between the electrode member 310 and the heating member 210, so that the current supplied through the electrode member 310 moves to the heating member 210 via the transmission member 320. Furthermore, the transmission member 320 may be configured to rotate together with the heating member 210 without rotating relative to it. In the case of the above configuration, since there is no relative rotation between the heating member 210 and the transmission member 320, wear on the heating member 210 can be prevented. Here, the heat generated from the heating element 210 can also be transferred to the ceramic part 100 via the transfer member 320. For this purpose, as described later, a contact surface 321 that contacts the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part 100 can be formed around the transfer member 320. The transfer member 320 is preferably made of a material capable of realizing both current and heat transfer. As an example, when the transfer member 320 is made of a material with high heat transfer efficiency, such as aluminum, it is possible to achieve effective heating of the ceramic part 100 by facilitating both current and heat transfer.

[0064] Here, as Figure 3 As shown, the transmission member 320 can rotate relative to the electrode member 310 so that the transmission member 320 and the heating member 210 can rotate together. As described above, the transmission member 320 is configured to rotate relative to the electrode member 310 to prevent wear on the heating member 210 when the transmission member 320 and the heating member 210 rotate together, and as described above, current can be stably supplied through the electrode member 310 during the rotation of the transmission member 320. As described above, wear may occur between the transmission member 320 and the electrode member 310 due to their relative rotation; however, the cost of replacing the transmission member 320 or the electrode member 310 is relatively low compared to the cost of replacing the heating member 210, thus saving maintenance costs with the above-described configuration. Furthermore, when the configuration is designed to allow wear to easily occur in the structure of the transmission member 320 or the electrode member 310, where the replacement cost is relatively low, maintenance costs can be further reduced.

[0065] like Figure 3As shown, a contact surface 321 that contacts the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100 can be formed around this transmission member 320. When the contact surface 321 as described above is formed on the transmission member 320, wear will not occur because it rotates together with the heating member 210 when the ceramic part 100 rotates.

[0066] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the state in which the ceramic part and the heating part are combined according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] like Figure 4 As shown, the ceramic module 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention is the same as the structure described above in the following aspects. That is, the ceramic module 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes: a ceramic part 100 having an internal space 110; a heating part 200 including a heating member 210, the heating member 210 being inserted into the internal space 110 and used to directly heat the ceramic part 100; a power supply part 300 for supplying current to the heating part 200; and a support part 400 for supporting the ceramic part 100. Since the heating part 200 is configured to rotate together with the ceramic part 100 during thermotherapy, the ceramic part 100 and the heating part 200 are arranged in direct contact with each other, so that the heat generated from the heating part 200 is directly transferred to the ceramic part 100, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect. However, as described below, the two structures differ in that a support groove 322a for inserting and arranging a part of the electrode member 310 is formed on the transfer member 320 of the power supply part 300.

[0068] In addition, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the ceramic module 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention is the same as the structure described above in the following aspects. That is, the ceramic module 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes: a ceramic part 100 having an internal space 110; a heating part 200 including a heating member 210, the heating member 210 being inserted into the internal space 110 and used to directly heat the ceramic part 100; a power supply part 300 for supplying current to the heating part 200; and a support part 400 for supporting the ceramic part 100. Since the heating part 200 is configured to rotate together with the ceramic part 100 during thermotherapy, the ceramic part 100 and the heating part 200 are arranged in direct contact with each other, so that the heat generated from the heating part 200 is directly transferred to the ceramic part 100, thereby improving the thermotherapy effect. Here, an internal space can be formed inside the heating member 210, and an electrode member 310 can be arranged in this internal space, the electrode member 310 being provided on the power supply part 300. Furthermore, a heating surface 211 that directly contacts the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100 can be formed on the outside of the heating element 210. However, as Figure 5 In this case, the electrode component 310 simply contacts and is supported by the inner peripheral surface of the heating component 210, while... Figure 6 In the case where a support groove 322a for inserting and arranging a part of the electrode member 310 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the heating member 210, the two parts of the structure are different.

[0069] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the heating element and power supply element according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] like Figure 7 As shown, an insulating member 330 may be provided on the radially outer side of the contact surface 321 to prevent the supplied current from moving to the ceramic part 100. As described above, the current supplied through the electrode member 310 moves to the heating member 210 via the transmission member 320. However, as described above, the contact surface 321 is formed around the transmission member 320 so that the transmission member 320 rotates together with the ceramic part 100. If the material of the ceramic part 100 is a material that allows current to flow, such as aluminum, the heating member 210 may not heat properly when the current supplied through the electrode member 310 moves through this contact surface 321 to the ceramic part 100. Therefore, as described above, by providing an insulating member 330 on the outer side of the contact surface 321, the supplied current will not move to the ceramic part 100 but can only move through the heating member 210, thereby enabling the heating member 210 to heat properly.

[0071] Here, as Figure 8As shown, an insertion slot 322 for inserting and arranging the electrode member 310 can be formed on the transfer member 320. When the insertion slot 322 is formed as described above, the insertion position of the electrode member 310 can be accurately determined and set. In addition, the operator can easily set the electrode member 310 by inserting it into this insertion slot 322, thereby improving workability.

[0072] Furthermore, the electrode member 310 may include: an electrode terminal 311 for moving the supplied current; and an electrode support 312 for fixing the position of the electrode terminal 311. That is, when the electrode member 310 with the electrode terminal 311 fixed on the outer peripheral surface of the electrode support 312 is provided, the operator can easily set it up by holding the electrode support 312 and inserting it into the insertion slot 322 of the aforementioned transmission member 320.

[0073] Here, as Figure 8 As shown, the electrode terminal 311 may include: an electrode head 311a, which makes electrical contact with the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove 322; and an electrode body 311b, which is elastically deformable so that the electrode head 311a applies pressure to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove 322. That is, during the process of the operator inserting the electrode terminal 311 into the insertion groove 322, the electrode body 311b connected to the electrode head 311a undergoes elastic deformation. After the electrode terminal 311 is inserted into the insertion groove 322, the electrode body 311b elastically resets and applies pressure to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove 322, thereby stably achieving electrical contact. In addition, as described above, during the rotation of the transmission member 320 and the ceramic part 100, even if the electrode terminal 311 experiences partial wear, the electrode body 311b elastically resets, causing the electrode head 311a to continuously apply pressure to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove 322, thus making electrical contact with the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove 322, thereby stably achieving electrical contact.

[0074] Furthermore, a support groove 322a for inserting and supporting the electrode head 311a can be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove 322. When the support groove 322a is formed as described above, during the electrode terminal 311 installation process, the electrode body 311b undergoes elastic deformation and then elastically resets, causing the electrode head 311a to be inserted into and supported in the support groove 322a. This allows the electrode head 311a to continuously apply pressure to the support groove 322a, thereby preventing temporary disengagement of the electrode terminal 311 during use.

[0075] Figure 9 This is a side view illustrating a heating element according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] like Figure 9As shown, the heating element 200 may include an elastically deformable member 220 that applies pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element 100. This elastically deformable member 220 essentially undergoes elastic deformation during the assembly of the heating element 200 onto the ceramic element 100, and elastically returns to its original position after assembly, applying pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element 100. Therefore, the heat generated on the heating element 200 can be directly transferred to the ceramic element 100 via conduction through the elastically deformable member 220, thereby improving the therapeutic effect.

[0077] Here, during the use of the thermotherapy device, the heat generated by the heating element 200 causes thermal expansion not only in the heating element 200 but also in the ceramic part 100. The degree of thermal expansion differs depending on the materials of the heating element 200 and the ceramic part 100. For example, if 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 may apply pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100, potentially causing breakage of the ceramic part 100. Therefore, as described above, when the heating element 200 is equipped with an elastic deformation member 220, when the heating element 200 undergoes thermal expansion, this elastic deformation member 220 elastically deforms, reducing the pressure applied to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic part 100, thereby effectively preventing breakage of the ceramic part 100.

[0078] At least one such elastic deformation member 220 may be provided around the heating part 200, such as Figure 9 As shown in (a), the tips of the elastic deformation members 220 are arranged adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200, and are preferably configured to be spaced apart from the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200 at a predetermined distance to enable elastic deformation. With the configuration described above, when the heating element 200 undergoes thermal expansion, the elastic deformation members 220 elastically deform in a manner that reduces the distance between the tips of the elastic deformation members 220 and the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200, thereby reducing the pressure applied to the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part 100. Alternatively, as... Figure 9 As shown in (b), the elastic deformation member 220 can also be configured to extend radially. In the case of the configuration described above, when the heating element 200 undergoes thermal expansion, the elastic deformation member 220 elastically deforms in a bending manner, reducing the pressure applied to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element 100. Furthermore, as... Figure 9 As shown in (c), the elastic deformation member 220 can also be constructed as part of the outer peripheral surface of the heating element 200. That is, when the heating element 200 undergoes thermal expansion, Figure 9In (a) and (c), the basic action of elastic deformation of elastic deformation member 220 is similar. Figure 9 The elastic deformation member 220 shown in (c) is formed as a ratio Figure 9 The elastic deformation member 220 shown in (a) is long. With the configuration described above, the contact area between the elastic deformation member 220 and the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part 100 can be increased, thereby improving the heat transfer effect.

[0079] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention. However, the concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment mentioned in this specification. Those skilled in the art who understand the concept of the present invention can easily propose other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, or adding constituent elements within the same scope of the concept. Obviously, these also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A thermotherapy device, wherein, include: The ceramic part has an internal space; The heating element includes a heating component that is inserted into the internal space and used to directly heat the ceramic part. A power supply unit is used to supply current to the heating element; and Support portion, used to support the ceramic portion, The power supply unit includes electrode components for supplying current. The electrode component includes: electrode terminals for moving the supplied current; and electrode supports for fixing the position of the electrode terminals. The electrode terminals are fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the electrode support. The heating element rotates relative to the power supply unit, so that the heating element and the ceramic part rotate together. With the electrode holder inserted into the heating element, the electrode terminals are configured to be pressed between the outer peripheral surface of the electrode holder and the inner peripheral surface of the heating element.

2. The thermotherapy device according to claim 1, wherein, A heating surface is provided around the heating element, and the heating surface is in thermal contact with the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part.

3. The thermotherapy device according to claim 1, wherein, The heating element has electrically conductive surfaces on both sides of its axial direction, which are in electrical contact with the electrode element.

4. The thermotherapy device according to claim 3, wherein, The electrode components include: a first electrode component disposed on one side of the heating component along its axial direction; and a second electrode component disposed on the other side of the heating component along its axial direction.

5. A thermotherapy device, comprising: The ceramic part has an internal space; The heating element includes a heating component that is inserted into the internal space and used to directly heat the ceramic part. A power supply unit is used to supply current to the heating element; and Support portion, used to support the ceramic portion, The power supply unit includes electrode components for supplying current. The electrode component includes: electrode terminals for moving the supplied current; and electrode supports for fixing the position of the electrode terminals. The electrode terminals are fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the electrode support. The heating element rotates relative to the power supply unit, so that the heating element and the ceramic part rotate together. The power supply unit includes a transmission member for transmitting the current supplied through the electrode member to the heating member. The transmission member rotates relative to the electrode member so that the transmission member rotates together with the heating member. An insertion groove is formed on the transfer member for inserting and arranging the electrode member. With the electrode holder inserted into the insertion slot, the electrode terminal is configured to be pressed between the outer peripheral surface of the electrode holder and the inner peripheral surface of the insertion slot.

6. The thermotherapy device according to claim 5, wherein, A contact surface is formed around the transmission member, which contacts the inner peripheral surface of the ceramic part.

7. The thermotherapy device according to claim 6, wherein, An insulating member is provided on the radially outer side of the contact surface to prevent the supplied current from moving toward the ceramic part.

8. The thermotherapy device according to claim 5, wherein, The electrode terminal includes: an electrode head that is in electrical contact with the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove; and an electrode body that is elastically deformable so that the electrode head applies pressure to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion groove.

9. The thermotherapy device according to claim 8, wherein, A support groove is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the insertion slot for inserting and supporting the electrode head.

10. The thermotherapy device according to claim 1, wherein, The heating element has an elastically deformable member for applying pressure to the inner circumferential surface of the ceramic element.

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