Iontophoresis device, accommodating module and method for operating control circuit

Abstract

The invention provides an iontophoresis device. The iontophoresis device comprises a host, at least two accommodating modules and a processor, the host comprises a shell; the switch mechanism is connected with the shell; and the at least two host end electric contacts are arranged on the side surface of the shell. Each of the two accommodating modules comprises a groove body and is provided with two side plates which are oppositely arranged, and the groove is defined in the groove body; the electrode plate is arranged in the groove of the groove body; and the groove body end electric contact is arranged on one of the two side plates and is electrically connected with the electrode slice. The two front end plates of the two groove bodies are suitable for being coupled with each other, and the two containing modules are coupled to the host through the two groove body end electric contacts and the two host end electric contacts. The processor is configured to change a current value transmitted between the host and the two electrode plates when the switching mechanism is triggered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure provides a treatment device and a method thereof, and in particular, an ion introduction device and a method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Ion introduction (or ion electrophoresis) therapy is a method of attaching ions generated from a dissociated liquid to the human skin to achieve a specific therapeutic purpose. During the treatment process, different parts of the user's body (for example, the left hand and the right hand) are placed in two tanks filled with liquid, and the liquid in the two tanks is electrified to dissociate.

[0003] However, all devices currently suitable for ion electrophoresis therapy face a common problem, that is, electric shock will be generated when the hands / feet are pulled away during the treatment, causing discomfort to the user. The possible cause of the electric shock is the sudden release of the accumulated charge in the hands / feet (similar to the capacitor discharge effect). Although the existing device manuals recommend not to pull away the hands / feet at will during the treatment process, or remind users of the possibility of electric shock, it does not fundamentally solve the problem of electric shock.

[0004] On the other hand, the current devices used for ion electrophoresis therapy cannot provide a good enough user experience. For example, since the current loop of the existing equipment is conducted from one hand / foot through the body to the other hand / foot, the user must place both hands / feet in the sink at the same time to conduct electricity. Although the treatment can be completed within 20 to 30 minutes, the user cannot engage in other activities during the treatment, resulting in the feeling of spending too much time. Furthermore, when treating both hands, the higher tank often causes the user to raise his wrists, which is not ergonomic.

[0005] In terms of design, the complex configuration will require a larger table or floor space during treatment and is not easy to store. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to solve the problems arising from the prior art, one embodiment of the present disclosure provides an ion introduction device, including a host, at least two accommodating modules and a processor. The host includes a shell having a top surface and a first side surface adjacent to the top surface; a switch mechanism connected to the shell; and at least two host-end electrical contacts, which are arranged on the first side surface. The two accommodating modules each include a slot body, having two side plates arranged opposite to each other and a front end plate connecting the two side plates, wherein a groove is defined in the slot body; an electrode sheet, which is arranged in the groove of the slot body; and a slot body end electrical contact, which is arranged in one of the two side plates of the slot body and electrically connected to the electrode sheet. The two front end plates of the two slot bodies are suitable for coupling to each other, and the two accommodating modules are suitable for coupling to the host through the two slot body end electrical contacts and the two host end electrical contacts. The processor is configured to change the current value transmitted between the host and the two electrode sheets when a user triggers the switch mechanism in the unfolded state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the switch mechanism is disposed on the first side surface and is closer to a top surface of the shell than the two host-end electrical contacts, and the distance of the switch mechanism relative to the bottom surface of the host is greater than the height of the two side panels of the slot body.

[0008] In some embodiments, the processor is configured to gradually reduce the current value transmitted to the two electrode sheets to a preset current value when receiving a trigger signal from the switch mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, the ion introduction device is used to treat a body part of a user. When the ion introduction device is in the expanded state, the body part of the user spans the two front end plates of the two slots, so that a portion of the body part of the user is located in the groove of one of the two slots, and another portion of the body part of the user is located in the groove of the other of the two slots.

[0010] In some embodiments, the host further includes a control circuit, and the processor drives the control circuit to alternate between a first mode and a second mode to supply current to the two electrode sheets, wherein in the first mode, the direction of the current passing through one of the two host-end electrical contacts is opposite to the direction of the current passing through one of the two host-end electrical contacts in the second mode.

[0011] In some embodiments, the ion introduction device further includes a conductive medium, which includes a first water absorbing section, a non-water absorbing section, and a second water absorbing section arranged in sequence, and the conductive medium is suitable for spanning the two trough bodies, wherein the first water absorbing section and the second water absorbing section are suitable for respectively covering the two electrode sheets in the two trough bodies, and the non-water absorbing section extends along the two front end plates of the two trough bodies.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front end plate of each of the two slots has a protrusion and an opening, and the two protrusions of the two slots are suitable for detachably engaging with the two openings.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the groove of the slot body includes at least one inclined region, and the height of the inclined region gradually decreases in a direction away from the front end plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the electrode sheet is fixed to the bottom surface of the groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, there is a height difference between the upper edge of the front end plate of the trough body and the bottom surface of the groove, and the height difference is less than 1.5 cm.

[0016] In some embodiments, the trough body of each of the two accommodating modules includes a rear end plate opposite to the front end plate and connected to the two side plates, and an upper edge of the rear end plate is separated from the bottom surface of the groove by a height difference that is less than 3 cm.

[0017] In some embodiments, the two host-end electrical contacts are two first magnetic terminal connectors, the two slot-end electrical contacts are two second magnetic terminal connectors, and the two host-end electrical contacts are connected to the two slot-end electrical contacts through magnetic force.

[0018] In some embodiments, the host further includes a detection circuit, which is configured to determine the engagement state of the two slot end electrical contacts and the two host end electrical contacts.

[0019] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the trough includes a foot pad.

[0020] In some embodiments, the shell of the host further includes a second side, which is arranged opposite to the first side, and the two accommodating modules can be separated. When the two slots of the two accommodating modules and the shell of the host are stacked on each other, the first side and the second side of the host are respectively coplanar with the side panels of the two stacked accommodating modules.

[0021] In some embodiments, the host further includes a rotating disk, which is disposed at a corner of the top surface of the shell, wherein the corner of the shell has a stepped structure, and a portion of the rotating disk passes through the stepped structure.

[0022] In some embodiments, the shell of the host further includes a second side, which is arranged relative to the first side, and the ion introduction device includes: four host-end electrical contacts, two of which are arranged on the first side, and the other two of which are arranged on the second side; and four accommodating modules, wherein when the ion introduction device is in the expanded state, the slot end electrical contacts of two of the four accommodating modules are connected to two of the four host-end electrical contacts located on the first side, and the slot end electrical contacts of the other two of the four accommodating modules are connected to the other two of the four host-end electrical contacts located on the second side.

[0023] In another alternative embodiment of the ion introduction device, the ion introduction device includes: a host, including: a shell, which has a top surface and a first side surface adjacent to the top surface; a switch mechanism connected to the shell; and at least one host-end electrical contact, which is arranged on the first side surface; at least one accommodating tank, which has two side plates arranged opposite to each other and an intermediate plate connecting the two side plates, the accommodating tank includes: two accommodating modules, which are connected by the intermediate plate, and each of them includes: a tank body, wherein a groove is defined in the tank body; and an electrode sheet, which is arranged in the groove of the tank body; and a tank body end electrical contact, which is arranged on one of the two side plates of the accommodating tank and electrically connects the two electrode sheets, the accommodating tank is suitable for coupling to the host through the tank body end electrical contact and the host end electrical contact; and a processor, which is constructed to change the current value transmitted between the host and the two electrode sheets when the switch mechanism is triggered.

[0024] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a accommodating module, comprising: a trough body having two side panels arranged opposite to each other and a front end panel connecting the two side panels, wherein a groove is defined in the trough body, and the bottom surface of the groove includes at least an inclined area, and the height of the inclined area gradually decreases in the direction away from the front end panel; an electrode sheet arranged in the groove of the trough body; and a trough body end electrical contact, arranged on one of the two side panels of the trough body and electrically connected to the electrode sheet.

[0025] In some embodiments, the slot end electrical contacts include magnetic terminal connectors.

[0026] In some embodiments, the gap between the trough body and the electrode sheet is sealed.

[0027] In some embodiments, the accommodating module further includes a connecting structure, which is constructed to allow the accommodating module to be detachably coupled to another accommodating module.

[0028] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for operating a control circuit, comprising: performing a connection status determination operation. The connection status determination operation comprises: turning on a first switch; transmitting a test signal from a test signal source to a first host-end electrical contact via the turned-on first switch; and receiving the test signal from the first host-end electrical contact by a detection circuit to determine whether the first host-end electrical contact is coupled to a first slot-end electrical contact.

[0029] In some embodiments, the connection status determination operation further includes: turning on the first switch and a second switch, the second switch being connected in series downstream of the first switch; transmitting a test signal from the test signal source to a second host-end electrical contact via the turned-on first switch and the second switch; and receiving the test signal from the second host-end electrical contact by the detection circuit to determine whether the second host-end electrical contact is coupled to a second slot-end electrical contact.

[0030] In some embodiments, an error judgment operation is performed before the connection status judgment operation, and the error judgment operation includes: turning on a second switch and a third switch, wherein the second switch and the third switch are sequentially connected in series downstream of the first switch; and while the second switch and the third switch remain turned on, adjusting the first switch from a closed state to an open state, and receiving a test signal from the test signal source by a current measuring element to determine whether the first switch is normal.

[0031] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for performing ion electrophoresis, which includes providing the ion electrophoresis treatment device as described above; supplying an electric current transmitted between the host and the electrode sheets, wherein the electric current is transmitted between the electrode sheets via a body part of the user spanning the two slots; determining whether the user triggers the switch mechanism; and when the user triggers the switch mechanism, changing the value of the current transmitted between the host and the two electrode sheets. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 An exploded view of the ion introduction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0033] Figure 2 The right side schematic diagram of a host computer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0034] Figure 3 The left side schematic diagram shows a host according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 4A A schematic diagram showing a housing module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 4BA schematic diagram showing a receiving tank according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 5A The cross-sectional view shows two assembled accommodation modules according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 5B A cross-sectional schematic diagram showing a receiving tank according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing an ion introduction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state.

[0040] Figure 7 The right side schematic diagram shows an ion introduction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state.

[0041] Fig. 8A A schematic diagram showing a conductive medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 8B A schematic diagram showing a conductive medium according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Fig. 9 The cross-sectional schematic diagram shows two accommodation modules in use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein fabrics are disposed on the two accommodation modules and liquids are filled in the two accommodation modules.

[0044] Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing an ion introduction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a stored state.

[0045] Fig.11 A block diagram of a host computer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0046] Fig.12 A circuit diagram showing a control circuit and a detection circuit of a host according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Fig.13 A flow chart showing a method for performing ion introduction according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Fig.14 A schematic diagram showing an ion introduction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in use.

[0049] Wherein, the reference numerals are:

[0050] 1: Ion introduction device

[0051] 7: User

[0052] 10: Host

[0053] 11: Shell

[0054] 12: Ladder structure

[0055] 13: Switch mechanism

[0056] 15: Host electrical contacts

[0057] 17: Rotating disk

[0058] 19: Foot pads

[0059] 20: Receiving groove

[0060] 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d: Accommodation modules

[0061] 21: Tank

[0062] 22: Groove

[0063] 23: Electrode sheet

[0064] 24: Positioning structure

[0065] 25: Slot end electrical contact

[0066] 26:Intermediary board

[0067] 27: Connection structure

[0068] 29: Foot pads

[0069] 30a, 30b: Fabric

[0070] 31: First water absorption section

[0071] 32: Second water absorption section

[0072] 33: Non-water-absorbing section

[0073] 40:Liquid

[0074] 61: Power supply

[0075] 62: Detection circuit

[0076] 63: Control circuit

[0077] 64: Processor

[0078] 65: Communication module

[0079] 71: Body Parts

[0080] 72: Body Parts

[0081] 111: First side

[0082] 112: Second side

[0083] 113: Top

[0084] 114: front side

[0085] 115: Bottom surface

[0086] 121: Vertical surface

[0087] 122: First plane

[0088] 123: Arc surface

[0089] 124: Second Plane

[0090] 125: Bottom

[0091] 211: Side panel

[0092] 212: Side panel

[0093] 213: Front end plate

[0094] 214: Rear end plate

[0095] 215: Bottom plate

[0096] 220:Piercing

[0097] 221: Bottom

[0098] 271: Protrusion

[0099] 272: Opening

[0100] 311:convex part

[0101] 312: concave part

[0102] 321:convex part

[0103] 322: concave part

[0104] 631: Test signal source

[0105] 632: Constant current source element

[0106] 711: The second half

[0107] 712: First half

[0108] 713: Support part

[0109] 714: Operation part

[0110] 721: The second half

[0111] 722: First half

[0112] 723: Support part

[0113] 2711: Neck

[0114] 2712: Head

[0115] 2721: Receiving Department

[0116] 2722:Fixed part

[0117] C: Center

[0118] GND: Ground

[0119] H1: Height difference

[0120] H2: Height Difference

[0121] H3: Height Difference

[0122] S10: Methods

[0123] S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18: Steps

[0124] U11: switch / first switch

[0125] U12: switch / second switch

[0126] U13: switch / third switch

[0127] U14, U15, U16: Switch

[0128] U17: Switch / test signal switch

[0129] W: Width

[0130] VBUS: voltage source DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0131] In order to more clearly understand the features, contents and advantages of the present invention and the effects that can be achieved, the present invention is hereby described in detail as follows in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and in the form of embodiments. The drawings used therein are intended only to illustrate and assist the specification, and therefore the proportions and configuration relationships of the attached drawings should not be interpreted or limited to the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

[0132] The term "a" or "an" herein is used to describe the elements and components of the present invention. This term is only for the convenience of description and to give the basic concept of the present invention. This description should be understood to include one or at least one, and unless otherwise clearly indicated, the singular also includes the plural. When used with the word "comprising" in the scope of the patent application, the term "a" can mean one or more than one. In addition, the term "or" herein means the same as "and / or".

[0133] Unless otherwise specified, spatial descriptions such as "above", "below", "upward", "left", "right", "downward", "body", "base", "vertical", "horizontal", "side", "higher", "lower", "upper", "above", "below", etc. are indicated with respect to the directions shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatial descriptions used herein are for illustrative purposes only, and that actual implementations of the structures described herein may be spatially configured in any relative orientation, and this limitation does not change the advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, in the description of some embodiments, providing an element "on" another element may cover the situation where the former element is directly on the latter element (e.g., in physical contact with the latter element) and the situation where one or more intervening elements are located between the former element and the latter element.

[0134] As used herein, the terms "substantially," "substantially," "substantial," and "approximately" are used to describe and take into account minor variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms may refer to both situations where the event or circumstance explicitly occurs and situations where the event or circumstance closely approximates to occurring.

[0135] Figure 1 The ion introduction device 1 of one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in an exploded view (i.e., an exploded view). The ion introduction device 1 of one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a host 10 and a plurality of accommodating modules (e.g., four accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d). In some embodiments, the four accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d are detachable from the host 10 and in an expanded state ( Figure 6 ) and a storage state ( Fig.10 ). In the unfolded state, the four accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d are connected to the host 10 by engaging the slot end electrical contacts 25 thereon with the host end electrical contacts 15 on the side of the host 10. In this embodiment, in the stored state, the four accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d can be stacked below the host 10. In other embodiments, the overall accommodating modules 20a, 20b and the overall accommodating modules 20c, 20d can be stacked on top of one of the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d. The structural features of the host 10 and the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d of some embodiments of the present disclosure are further described as follows:

[0136] Figure 2 The right side schematic diagram of the host 10 of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 3 The left side schematic diagram of the host 10 of one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the host 10 has a housing 11, a switch mechanism 13, a plurality of host-end electrical contacts 15, a rotating disk 17, and a plurality of foot pads 19. In some embodiments, the housing 11 is substantially a hexahedron and includes a first side surface 111, a second side surface 112, a top surface 113, and a front side surface 114. The first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the housing 11, the top surface 113 is located above the housing 11 and connected between the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112, and the front side surface 114 is located in front of the housing 11 and connected between the first side surface 111 and the second side surface 112.

[0137] The switch mechanism 13 is configured to allow the user to control the current output by the host 10 by pressing, touching or approaching. Figure 2 As shown, the switch mechanism 13 is disposed on the first side 111 of the housing 11. The switch mechanism 13 may include a mechanical button, such as a membrane switch button or a micro switch button. Alternatively, the switch mechanism 13 may include a non-mechanical button, such as a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, a spring touch sensor, a pressure sensor or an optical sensor (such as a light shielding trigger). The non-mechanical button eliminates the need to open an opening on the housing 11 to accommodate the switch mechanism 13, thereby preventing moisture from entering the interior of the housing 11. In some embodiments, the switch mechanism 13 includes a recessed, raised or patterned area disposed on the housing 11, and a corresponding non-mechanical button disposed near the area. The area is used to prompt the user to press, touch or approach the area. For example, a spring touch sensor is disposed on the inner side of the first side 111 of the housing 11, and a patterned area is marked on the outer side of the first side 111.

[0138] The host-end electrical contact 15 is used to output the current supplied by the host 10 or receive the current input from the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d. The host-end electrical contact 15 can refer to a terminal connector including one or more electrical contacts (pins), or it can refer to an electrical contact (pin) in one or more terminal connectors. In one embodiment, two host-end electrical contacts 15 are disposed on the first side 111 of the shell 11, wherein the switch mechanism 13 is closer to the top surface 113 of the shell 11 than the two host-end electrical contacts 15. Furthermore, in the width direction of the first side 111, the switch mechanism 13 is closer to the top surface 113 of the shell 11 than the two host-end electrical contacts 15. Figure 2 The switch mechanism 13 is closer to the host-end electrical contact 15 located on the front side ( Figure 2Specifically, the switch mechanism 13 can be disposed at the center C of the first side surface 111 in the width direction, but the midpoints of the two host-end electrical contacts 15 located on the first side surface 111 are offset from the center C of the first side surface 111 in the width direction toward the direction away from the front side surface 114. The effect of this feature will be described in detail in Fig.14 The embodiments are further described in the examples.

[0139] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, two host-end electrical contacts 15 are disposed on the second side surface 112 of the housing 11. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the two host-end electrical contacts 15 located on the second side 112 can be symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the housing 11 with the two host-end electrical contacts 15 located on the first side 111. In addition, the rotating disk 17 is arranged on the top surface 113 of the housing 11, and the foot pad 19 is arranged on the bottom surface 115 of the housing 11. The rotating disk 17 is configured to allow the user to adjust the intensity of the current, voltage or energy output by the host 10. In one embodiment, the foot pad 19 is arranged and constructed to prevent the host 10 from moving relative to a plane (e.g., a desktop or the ground).

[0140] It should be understood that the number and location of the switch mechanism 13 and the host-side electrical contacts 15 on the host 10 can be adjusted according to the needs and are not limited to the above. Figures 1 to 3 For example, the two host-end electrical contacts 15 located on the second side 112 may be omitted, and only the first side 111 may be provided with the host-end electrical contacts 15. For another example, the switch mechanism 13 located on the first side 111 may be provided on the second side 112, or on the first side 111 and the second side 112. In some other exemplary embodiments, the switch mechanism 13 is not directly provided on the first side 111 and the second side 112 of the housing 11, and the switch mechanism 13 is provided on an object that can be away from the host 10, and is connected to the host 10 through a signal line.

[0141] Figure 4A A schematic diagram showing a housing module 20a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 5A A cross-sectional view showing two housing modules 20a and 20b after assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 4A , Figure 5A In some embodiments, the accommodation module 20a includes a tank body 21, an electrode sheet 23, at least one tank body end electrical contact 25, and a connecting structure 27 ( Figure 4A), and a plurality of foot pads 29. The tank body 21 has a rectangular structure and includes two side panels 211, 212, a front end panel 213, a rear end panel 214 and a bottom panel 215. The two side panels 211, 212 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the tank body 21, the front end panel 213 is located in front of the tank body 21 and connected between the two side panels 211, 212, and the rear end panel 214 is arranged relative to the front end panel 213 and connected between the two side panels 211, 212. A groove 22 is located in the tank body 21, and the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 includes an inclined area. The foot pad 29 is arranged below the bottom panel 215 to prevent the accommodation module 20a from moving relative to a plane (e.g., a desktop or the ground).

[0142] like Figure 5A As shown, the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 of the accommodation module 20a is inclined relative to the bottom plate 215, wherein one end of the bottom surface 221 adjacent to the front end plate 213 and the upper edge of the front end plate 213 have a height difference H1, and one end of the bottom surface 221 adjacent to the rear end plate 214 and the upper edge of the rear end plate 214 have a height difference H2, and the height difference H2 is greater than the height difference H1. In some embodiments, the height difference H1 is less than the average arch size of a specific ethnic group (for example, based on race, region, gender, and age range), for example, less than 1.5 cm. Too large a height difference H1 will cause discomfort to the arch when the foot steps on the accommodation module 20a and the accommodation module 20b, and even break the front end plate 213. In some embodiments, the height difference H1 is greater than 0 cm. Increasing the height difference H1 helps to increase the liquid storage in the groove 22 and prevent the liquid disposed in the groove 22 from spilling out, and prevents the liquid or conductive medium contained in the two adjacent accommodation modules 20a and 20b from being connected to each other, resulting in a short circuit. In some embodiments, the height difference H2 is less than the average palm thickness of a specific group (e.g., based on race, region, gender, or age range), for example, less than 3 cm. A too large height difference H2 will cause discomfort to the wrist, which may be caused by the wrist being pressed against the rear plate 214 for a long time or the wrist having to be raised, which may cause soreness (the actual use of the hands on the device can be referred to Fig.14 ), and it is easy to cause the foot to collide with the rear end plate 214 and cause it to break. Too small a height difference H2 may result in insufficient space in the groove 22 for accommodating liquid or conductive medium. In some embodiments, the height difference H2 is less than the height of the switch mechanism 13 of the host 10 relative to the bottom surface 115 of the housing 11.

[0143] It should be understood that although Figure 4A , 5AIn the embodiment, the entire area of ​​the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 is inclined relative to the bottom plate 215, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In other exemplary embodiments, the area of ​​the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 close to the front plate 213 is inclined, but the area of ​​the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 close to the rear plate 214 is flat. In some other exemplary embodiments, the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 has a plurality of inclined areas with different inclination angles. Setting the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 to be inclined allows the accommodating module to have a sufficient depth so that the liquid or moist medium covers the base of the user's hand to achieve the purpose of treatment. In the embodiment of treating the foot, the inclined bottom surface 221 in the groove 22 allows the arch of the user's foot to fit more closely to the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 to improve comfort.

[0144] In one embodiment, the electrode sheet 23 is disposed on the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22, for example, fixed to the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22. Figure 5A As shown, in one embodiment, the groove 22 further includes a positioning structure 24 for positioning the electrode sheet 23. In one embodiment, the positioning structure 24 is recessed downward from the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 and conforms to the shape of the electrode sheet 23. In one embodiment, the electrode sheet 23 is disposed on the positioning structure 24 so that the upper surface of the electrode sheet 23 is coplanar with the bottom surface 221, thereby preventing the user from being cut by the edge of the electrode sheet 23 or preventing the user from removing the electrode sheet 23 by himself. In addition, the positioning structure 24 further includes a perforation 220 below for the circuit connecting the electrode sheet 23 to pass through. In some embodiments, the tank body 21 is sealed to prevent water from penetrating into the tank body 21 and causing a short circuit. For example, a waterproof rubber strip (not shown) is included between the electrode sheet 23 and the positioning structure 24 to prevent liquid from penetrating into the tank body 21 through the gap between the electrode sheet 23 and the positioning structure 24. In some embodiments, the front plate 213 is closer to the positioning structure 24 than the rear plate 214, so that when the electrode sheet 23 is disposed on the positioning structure 24, the electrode sheet 23 is disposed adjacent to the front plate 213. Fig.14 As shown in the figure, the electrode sheet 23 is arranged adjacent to the front end plate 213, so that the body parts covered by the electrode sheet 23 are at the same potential as much as possible, avoiding the electric field attenuation caused by the distance and improving the treatment efficiency. For example, when the palm midline is placed corresponding to the position of the front end plate 213, the electrode sheet 23 can cover the treatment range of most of the palm and fingers.

[0145] In one embodiment, the two slot end electrical contacts 25 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the slot body 21, and the front end plate 213 is closer to the two slot end electrical contacts 25 than the rear end plate 214. The two slot end electrical contacts 25 are electrically connected to the electrode sheet 23 to transmit current from the slot end electrical contacts 25 to the electrode sheet 23 or from the electrode sheet 23 to the slot end electrical contacts 25. In some embodiments, the shapes of the two slot end electrical contacts 25 correspond to the shapes of the two host end electrical contacts 15. For example, Figure 3 , 4A As shown, the slot end electrical contact 25 is a male structure, and the host end electrical contact 15 is a female structure. When the slot end electrical contact 25 is engaged with the host end electrical contact 15, the slot end electrical contact 25 is inserted into the host end electrical contact 15 to achieve electrical connection, and it is also convenient for users to assemble. In some embodiments, two host end electrical contacts 15 and two slot end electrical contacts 25 are each provided with a magnetic element to form a magnetic terminal connector. In this way, the host end electrical contact 15 can be engaged with the slot end electrical contact 25 by magnetic force, thereby preventing the accommodation module 20a from being separated from the host 10. In the embodiment where the host end electrical contact 15 and the slot end electrical contact 25 are respectively magnetic terminal connectors, one of the foot pad 19 under the host 10 or the foot pad 29 under the accommodation module 20a has no anti-slip function, so that the host or the accommodation module is attracted by the magnetic force between the host end electrical contact 15 and the slot end electrical contact 25, and is engaged with each other in a sliding manner. For example, the foot pad 19 of the host 10 has no anti-slip function, while the foot pad 29 of the receiving module 20a has an anti-slip function. Alternatively, the foot pad 19 of the host has an anti-slip function, while the foot pad 29 of the receiving module has no anti-slip function.

[0146] In some embodiments, there are no additional circuit configurations or electronic components in the accommodation module 20a except for the circuit connecting the slot end electrical contact 25 and the electrode sheet 23. By centrally arranging the components required for controlling the current inside the host 10, the production cost of the accommodation module 20a can be reduced, and it is advantageous to replace the accommodation module 20a with a new one that is about to expire. In addition, since there is no need to set up complex circuit components in the accommodation module 20a, the height of the accommodation module 20a can be reduced. In this way, the user's arm can be placed flat on the table during treatment, thereby improving the user's experience. In some embodiments, the benefits of integrating the electrode sheet 23 and the circuit connecting the slot end electrical contact 25 and the electrode sheet 23 in the accommodation module 20a include that the user does not need to connect the electrode sheet to the adapter cable by himself, for example, the user must connect multiple adapter cables to each electrode sheet 23 respectively, and then connect them one by one to the host 10. This configuration can reduce the complexity of installation and improve the user experience; in addition, when the electrode sheet 23 is oxidized, the user can replace the entire accommodation module 20a to avoid damage during the disassembly process that affects the safety or efficacy of the product. In one embodiment, there is sufficient accommodation space below the inclined bottom surface 221, for example, below the bottom surface 221 near the front end plate 213 (such as Figure 5A As shown), it is convenient to configure the slot end electrical contact 25 and the circuit so that the slot end electrical contact 25 is electrically connected to the electrode sheet 23.

[0147] The connection structure 27 is constructed to allow two adjacent accommodating modules to be detachably joined. In some embodiments, the connection structure 27 is disposed on the front end plate 213 of the accommodating module 20a, and includes a protrusion 271 and an opening 272. The protrusion 271 has a T-shaped cross section and includes a neck 2711 and a head 2712. The neck 2711 is fixed to the outer surface of the front end plate 213, and the head 2712 is connected to the end of the neck 2711. The width of the neck 2711 in the vertical direction is smaller than the width of the head 2712 in the vertical direction. The opening 272 is disposed adjacent to the protrusion 271, and includes a receiving portion 2721 and a fixing portion 2722. The receiving portion 2721 is disposed adjacent to the protrusion 271, and the fixing portion 2722 is located outside the receiving portion 2721. The width of the fixing portion 2722 in the vertical direction is smaller than the width of the receiving portion 2721 in the vertical direction, and is slightly larger than the width of the neck 2711 in the vertical direction. In some embodiments, the accommodating modules 20a, 20b and the connecting structure 27 of the accommodating modules 20a, 20b are replaced by a pivot mechanism (not shown). In this embodiment, the pivot mechanism couples the front end plates 213 of the two accommodating modules, and the two interconnected accommodating modules can be pivoted between a closed state (the grooves 22 (or bottom plates 215) of the two accommodating modules are opposite to each other) and an open state (the two accommodating modules are placed adjacent to each other) by using the pivot mechanism. In other embodiments, the accommodating modules 20a, 20b and the accommodating modules 20a, 20b can also be joined by magnetic attraction or other methods, for example, by providing a pair of magnets on the back of the front end plates 213 of the two accommodating modules, so that the front end plates 213 of the two accommodating modules are coupled to each other through the attraction of the magnets.

[0148] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 4B and Figure 5B , the front end plates 213 of the two accommodating modules are shared and defined as an intermediate plate 26, and the intermediate plate 26 is arranged and connected between the side plate 211 and the side plate 212. In this embodiment, the accommodating module 20a and the accommodating module 20b are connected by the intermediate plate 26 to form the accommodating groove 20, for example, they are formed in one piece. The side plates 211 (or side plates 212) of the accommodating module 20a and the accommodating module 20b can be connected to form the side plates of the accommodating groove 20, or they can be separated and jointly form the side plates of the accommodating groove 20. The intermediate plate 26 can be only arranged on the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 (not shown in the figure), at this time, the grooves 22 of the accommodating module 20a and the accommodating module 20b are separated by the intermediate plate 26, and the accommodating spaces below the bottom surfaces 221 of each are connected. Alternatively, the intermediate plate 26 extends from the bottom surface 221 of the groove 22 to the bottom plate 215 ( Figure 5B), at this time, the accommodation spaces below the bottom surfaces 221 of the accommodation modules 20a and the accommodation modules 20b are separated by the intermediate board 26. The accommodation space below the bottom surface 221 can be provided with a circuit electrically connected to the electrode sheet 23 and the slot end electrical contact 25. In some embodiments, the circuit of the accommodation module 20a passes through the intermediate board 26 to reach the accommodation module 20b (not shown), and is electrically connected to the electrode sheet 23 (or the slot end electrical contact 25) of the accommodation module 20b. The slot end electrical contact 25 can be provided on the side plate 211 (or side plate 212) of the accommodation module 20a (or the accommodation module 20b), and is electrically connected to the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20a and the accommodation module 20b respectively. In this embodiment, the first side surface 111 of the host 10 can be provided with a multi-pin host end electrical contact 15 to be electrically connected to the slot end electrical contact 25. For the receiving groove 20 of this embodiment, the detailed structural features of the receiving modules 20a and 20b can be configured with reference to other embodiments.

[0149] In some embodiments, the structure of the accommodation modules 20b, 20c, and 20d is the same as that of the accommodation module 20a. To simplify the description, the structural features will not be repeated, and in the following description, the components of the accommodation modules 20b, 20c, and 20d will be given the same reference numerals as the components of the accommodation module 20a. By adopting the same design for the accommodation modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d, the production cost can be reduced and the assembly complexity can be reduced. In addition, when the conductivity of the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d decreases due to oxidation, it can be directly replaced with a new accommodation module of the same specification. However, it should be understood that the structural appearance of the accommodation modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d can still be appropriately adjusted according to different needs.

[0150] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for assembling the ion introduction device 1 is described as follows:

[0151] The method of assembling the ion introduction device 1 includes docking the receiving modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d in pairs. Figure 5A As shown, when the accommodating modules 20a and 20b are joined, the front end plates 213 of the accommodating modules 20a and 20b are firstly placed opposite to each other, and the protrusions 271 of the accommodating modules 20a and 20b are inserted into the receiving portions 2721 of the openings 272 of the other accommodating modules 20a and 20b ( Figure 4A After the protrusion 271 is inserted into the receiving portion 2721, the two accommodating modules 20a and 20b are moved laterally so that the neck 2711 ( Figure 4A ) moves into the fixing portion 2722 of the opening 272 ( Figure 4A ). Since the fixing portion 2722 ( Figure 4A) The vertical width is slightly larger than or equal to the neck 2711 ( Figure 4A ) in the vertical direction, at the neck 2711 of the protrusion 271 ( Figure 4A ) moves into the fixing portion 2722 of the opening 272 ( Figure 4A ) and then securely fit into the fixing portion 2722 ( Figure 4A ), and then the joining process of the two receiving modules 20a and 20b is completed. The receiving modules 20c and 20d can also be joined in a similar manner.

[0152] The method of assembling the ion introduction device 1 further includes joining the receiving modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d to the host 10. For example, Figure 6 As shown, the accommodating modules 20a and 20b are coupled to the host 10 by joining the two slot end electrical contacts 25 with the two host end electrical contacts 15 on the first side 111, and the accommodating modules 20c and 20d that have been joined are coupled to the host 10 by joining the two slot end electrical contacts 25 with the two host end electrical contacts 15 on the second side 112. After the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d are joined to the host 10, the ion introduction device 1 is in an unfolded state, and the user can place a conductive medium and a liquid in the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d to prepare for performing an ion introduction treatment.

[0153] It is worth noting that when the ion introduction device 1 is in the unfolded state, the switch mechanism 13 located on the side of the main body 10 is not shielded by the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, so that the user can press the switch mechanism 13. For example, Figure 7 As shown, when the ion introduction device 1 is in the unfolded state, the switch mechanism 13 is higher than the tank body 21 of the two accommodating modules 20a and 20b. The switch mechanism 13 and the side plate of the tank body 21 (for example: Figure 4A The upper edges of the side panels 211 and 212 are shown to have a height difference H3. The height difference H3 is selected to facilitate the user to press the switch mechanism 13 with a finger. For example, the height difference H3 is less than the average thickness of a human finger (about 2 cm). In addition, the existence of the height difference H3 can also prevent or avoid liquid from the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d from penetrating the interior of the host 10 through the gap of the switch mechanism 13.

[0154] On the other hand, although Figure 6In the embodiment shown, the accommodation modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d are simultaneously connected to the host 10, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The user can connect the accommodation modules only on one side of the host 10 according to their own needs. For example, only connect the accommodation modules 20a and 20b to the first side 111 of the host 10, or only connect the accommodation modules 20c and 20d to the second side 112 of the host 10. In this way, the user can choose to perform only one hand / foot treatment while the other hand is engaged in other activities during the treatment, such as operating a mouse or using a mobile phone; or choose to perform both hands / feet treatment at the same time to reduce the total treatment time.

[0155] Continue to refer to Figure 6 In one embodiment, the housing 11 has a stepped structure 12 formed on the top surface 113 and located at a corner where the first side surface 111 and the front side surface 114 intersect. The stepped structure 12 includes a vertical surface 121 and a bottom surface 125. The vertical surface 121 is located between the top surface 113 and the bottom surface 125 and is perpendicular to the top surface 113 and the bottom surface 125. In this embodiment, the vertical surface 121 is composed of a first plane 122, a circular arc surface 123 and a second plane 124, wherein the first plane 122 is connected to the front side surface 114 and is inclined relative to the front side surface 114, the second plane 124 is connected to the first side surface 111 and is inclined relative to the first side surface 111, and the circular arc surface 123 is connected between the first plane 122 and the second plane 124. The inclination angle of the first plane 122 relative to the front side surface 114 can be the same as the inclination angle of the second plane 124 relative to the front side surface 114, for example, 45 degrees.

[0156] In some embodiments, the rotating disk 17 passes through the bottom surface 125 of the stepped structure 12, and its circumferential side surface is at least partially covered by the arc surface 123. With this configuration, when the user rotates the rotating disk 17, the rotation angle of the user's hand will be limited by the first plane 122 and the second plane 124, thereby avoiding increasing too much current output at one time. In an exemplary embodiment, the amount of current required to treat the foot is twice the amount of current required to treat the hand. The single amplitude of the user's rotation of the rotating disk 17 can only be adjusted to the amount of current required to treat the hand. If the foot needs to be treated, it is necessary to adjust the rotation of the rotating disk 17 twice to allow the host 10 to output the amount of current required to treat the foot.

[0157] Fig. 8A A schematic diagram showing a conductive medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 9A cross-sectional schematic diagram of two receiving modules 20a and 20b in use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The conductive medium includes a material that can absorb liquid, such as fabric, foam or hydrogel. In some embodiments, the conductive medium is a fabric 30a, wherein the fabric 30a can be disposed on the two receiving modules 20a and 20b and a liquid 40 (e.g., tap water or beauty care liquid) can be filled in the two receiving modules 20a and 20b. In one embodiment, as Fig. 8A As shown, the fabric 30a includes a first water-absorbing section 31, a non-water-absorbing section 33 (or a water-repellent section), and a second water-absorbing section 32. The first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 can be made of textiles that are easy to absorb liquid or other non-woven materials that can absorb liquid. The non-water-absorbing section 33 is made of non-water-absorbing (water-repellent) textiles or other non-woven materials that do not absorb liquid. The non-water-absorbing (water-repellent) material may also have electrical insulation. The width W of the non-water-absorbing section 33 may be approximately equal to twice the height difference H1 to reduce the area that cannot provide treatment during use. In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the fabric 30a is made of a non-liquid-absorbing material, and two pieces of liquid-absorbing materials are fixed (for example, sewn, pressed or glued) on the top to form the first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32. The width W of the two is maintained so that the non-liquid-absorbing material on the bottom surface is exposed to form the non-water-absorbing section 33. In other embodiments, two pieces of liquid-absorbing materials are respectively fixed to the left and right sides of a piece of non-liquid-absorbing material. In some embodiments, to prevent the first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 from contacting each other, the upper surface of one piece of liquid-absorbing material is fixed to the lower surface of the non-liquid-absorbing material, and the lower surface of another piece of liquid-absorbing material is fixed to the upper surface of the non-liquid-absorbing material, so that the boundary between the first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 is separated by the non-liquid-absorbing section 33.

[0158] Figure 8B A schematic diagram showing a conductive medium according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8B In some embodiments, the surfaces of the first water absorbing section 31 and the second water absorbing section 32 may have raised structures, such as fluff, wrinkles or cloth pieces, to facilitate covering the finger side, palm side, base of thumb or foot side, or to provide users with fingers to grip the raised structures. For example, Figure 8B The first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 of the fabric 30b have wrinkles, and each has a plurality of convex parts 311, 321 and concave parts 312, 322. The user can place the fingers on the concave parts 312, 322 so that the convex parts 311, 321 are located between the fingers, thereby achieving treatment on the finger side. In some embodiments, after the liquid-absorbing material is folded into wrinkles, the non-liquid-absorbing material is sewn to the boundary of the liquid-absorbing material to fix the wrinkles. Alternatively, the boundary between the convex parts 311, 321 and the concave parts 312, 322 ( Figure 8BAlternatively, after the fabric 30a is folded out of wrinkles, the left edge of the second water absorbing section 32 and the right edge of the first water absorbing section 31 ( Figure 8B In some embodiments, the surface of the non-water-absorbent section 33 may also have a convex structure.

[0159] like Fig. 9 As shown, when the ion introduction device 1 is in the unfolded state, the fabric 30a (or fabric 30b) is arranged across the slots 21 of the two accommodating modules 20a and 20b, wherein the first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 respectively cover the two electrode sheets 23 in the two slots 21, and the non-water-absorbing section 33 extends along the two front end plates 213 of the two slots 21. By setting the first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 of the fabric 30a, the user's body parts can be immersed in the liquid but will not directly contact the electrode sheets 23. At the same time, by setting the non-water-absorbing section 33 of the fabric 30a, the first water-absorbing section 31 and the second water-absorbing section 32 will not be short-circuited, ensuring that the current can pass through the user's body parts. Compared to the embodiment in which two separate absorbent fabrics are arranged in the tanks 21 of the two receiving modules 20a and 20b, the user can more quickly arrange the fabric 30a on the two receiving modules 20a and 20b, thereby reducing the time required for preparation. In addition, the entire fabric 30a can be cleaned and dried together. In some embodiments, the thickness of the fabric 30a is less than the height difference H3 ( Figure 7 ), so that the user's body parts can still contact the switch mechanism 13 when placed on the fabric 30a. In some embodiments, the thickness of the fabric 30a is greater than half the average thickness of human fingers or palms (0.5 to 1 cm), so as to cover the sides of the fingers or the base of the thumb.

[0160] Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing an ion introduction device 1 of an embodiment of the present disclosure in a storage state. In some embodiments, the length and width of each accommodating module 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d and the mainframe 10 are the same, so after the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d are disassembled, they can be stacked under the mainframe 10, so they do not need to occupy a large space, which is convenient for storage or carrying.

[0161] Fig.11A block diagram of a host 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In one embodiment, the host 10 further includes a power supply 61, a detection circuit 62, a control circuit 63, a processor 64, and a communication module 65. The power supply 61 is configured to supply power required by the host 10. The detection circuit 62 is configured to detect the connection status between the accommodation modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d and the host 10 or to detect whether the operation of the control circuit 63 is normal. The control circuit 63 is configured to control the current output of the host-side electrical contact 15. The processor 64 is configured to process and control the control signal and / or the detection signal of the host 10. For example, the processor 64 is configured to operate the detection circuit 62 and the control circuit 63. Alternatively, the processor 64 is configured to receive a driving signal from the switch mechanism 13 and adjust the current flow supplied to the control circuit 63 according to the driving signal. The communication module 65 is constructed to allow the host 10 to transmit information back to the user terminal device via wireless signals, or receive control commands sent by the user terminal device, so as to achieve the purpose of remote home smart medical care through the Internet of Things. In addition, the terminal device is allowed to collect data from the host 10 to track usage status or set parameters, and establish a machine learning database of user treatment records. It should be understood that although Fig.11 In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 64 and the communication module 65 are separately provided, but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The processor 64 and the communication module 65 may also be integrated into a single component. In addition, the processor 64 may also be composed of two or more components. For example, the processor 64 includes a processor chip and a microcontroller chip.

[0162] Fig.12A circuit diagram showing a control circuit 63 and a detection circuit 62 of a host 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the control circuit 63 includes a plurality of switches (e.g., switches U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, and U17, wherein switches U11, U12, U13, and U17 are also respectively referred to as first switch U11, second switch U12, third switch U13, and test circuit switch U17), a test signal source 631, a constant current source element 632, a current measurement element 633, and a voltage source VBUS. Switches U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, and U16 form a modified bridge circuit, wherein switches U11, U12, and U13 are stacked, and switches U14, U15, and U16 are stacked. By controlling the configuration of switches U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, and U16, it is possible to adjust which of the host-end electrical contacts 15 the host 10 outputs current through. In this way, it is possible to output current only through the host-end electrical contacts 15 on a single side of the host 10, or to output equal currents alternately through the host-end electrical contacts 15 on different sides, and to change the current transmission direction. The switch can be an electrically controlled switch, such as a relay, an optically coupled switch, a field effect transistor, a bipolar transistor, or an insulated gate bipolar transistor.

[0163] The test signal source 631 is connected to the host-end electrical contact 15 via the switch U17 and the switches U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, and U16. In some embodiments, the host-end electrical contact 15 is a terminal connector and includes two pins, one of which is suitable for electrically connecting to the test signal source 631, and the other pin is electrically connected to the detection circuit 62. The slot-end electrical contact 25 is also a terminal connector and includes two pins, and the two pins are short-circuited (for example, both are electrically connected to the electrode sheet 23). Therefore, by controlling the opening and closing of the switches U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, and U17, the signal sent by the test signal source 631 can be connected to the slot-end electrical contact 25 through one pin of the selected host-end electrical contact 15, and the signal can be transmitted to the detection circuit 62 through the slot-end electrical contact 25 and the other pin of the host-end electrical contact 15. In one embodiment, the detection circuit 62 may include a comparator electrically connected to the processor 64 , and the comparator switches to a high potential or a low potential after receiving the signal.

[0164] In some embodiments, the test signal (e.g., 5V potential) emitted by the test signal source 631 is used to perform a connection status determination operation. The purpose of the connection status determination operation is to determine the connection status between the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d and the host 10. In the test mode, the processor 64 controls the switch U17 to conduct to output the test signal to the improved bridge circuit, and the control circuit 63 controls the switches of the improved bridge circuit to be turned on or off in sequence to control the output of the test signal. For example, when switch U11 is turned on and switches U12, U13, U14, U15, and U16 are turned off, the test signal can be output to the accommodating module 20a; alternatively, when switch U14 is turned on and switches U11, U12, U13, U15, and U16 are turned off, the test signal can be output to the accommodating module 20b; alternatively, when switches U11 and U12 are turned on and switches U13, U14, U15, and U16 are turned off, the test signal can be output to the accommodating module 20c; alternatively, when switches U14 and U15 are turned on and switches U11, U12, U13, and U16 are turned off, the test signal can be output to the accommodating module 20d. When the detection circuit 62 detects that the electrode sheets 23 connected to the accommodating modules 20a and 20b all return test signals, but does not detect that the electrode sheets 23 connected to the accommodating modules 20c and 20d return test signals, it is determined that the first side 111 of the host 10 is connected to the accommodating modules 20a and 20b, and the second side 112 of the host 10 is not connected to the accommodating modules 20c and 20d (or the accommodating modules 20c and 20d are not correctly connected, for example, only the test signal returned by the accommodating module 20c is detected, indicating that the accommodating module 20d is not correctly installed). In other embodiments, the test signal emitted by the test signal source 631 is used to perform an error judgment operation. The purpose of the error judgment operation is to detect whether the functions of the switches U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, and U16 are normal. For example, to test whether the switch U11 functions normally, first turn on switches U17, U12, and U13 and turn off switches U14, U15, and U16. When switch U11 is switched, the current measuring element 633 also detects that the signal changes accordingly, and it is determined that the switch U11 functions normally.

[0165] Fig.13 A flowchart of a method S10 for performing ion introduction according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1-12 This flow chart is described in . In different embodiments, some steps may be replaced or deleted.

[0166] In step S11 , an ion introduction device 1 described in any of the above embodiments is provided, and the accommodating modules 20 a , 20 b and / or the accommodating modules 20 c , 20 d of the ion introduction device 1 are connected to at least the host-end electrical contacts 15 on the first side 111 or the second side 112 of the host 10 .

[0167] In step S12, the processor 64 detects the connection status between the housing modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d and the host 10 through the test signal (e.g., 5V potential) sent by the test signal source 631. The above test can be performed after the host 10 is turned on, and an indication signal (e.g., flashing light, sound) is sent after the test is completed to display the test result. For details, please refer to Fig.11 and Fig.12 , the processor 64 controls the switch U17 to turn on to output the test signal sent by the test signal source 631, and instructs the control circuit 63 to adjust the test signal output to one of the multiple host-end electrical contacts 15. For example, the processor 64 first sends a first test signal to the host-end electrical contact 15 corresponding to the accommodating module 20a, and then sends a second test signal to the host-end electrical contact 15 corresponding to the accommodating module 20b. When the processor 64 determines that the detection circuit 62 receives the first test signal and the second test signal, it determines that the accommodating modules 20a and 20b are connected; when the processor 64 determines that the detection circuit 62 does not receive either the first test signal or the second test signal, it determines that the accommodating modules 20a and 20b are not connected. In some embodiments, after the processor 64 completes the detection of the connection status of the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d, it controls the switch U17 to turn off and controls the voltage source VBUS to turn on.

[0168] In step S13, according to the detection result of step S12, the current supply mode is determined and the current is output (entering the treatment mode). Figure 6 , 12 14. In some embodiments, when determining the first side surface 111 ( Figure 1 ) is connected to the accommodation modules 20a and 20b, and the second side 112 of the host 10 is not connected to the accommodation modules 20c and 20d, the processor 64 determines that it is a unilateral treatment mode. At this time, the control circuit 63 is set to the first mode: U11 (on), U12 (off), U13 (off), U14 (off), U15 (on), U16 (on), and the current passes through the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20a, the user's body parts (for example: Fig.14 body part 71), the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20b and then sent back to the host 10, or the control circuit 63 is set to the second mode: U11 (off), U12 (on), U13 (on), U14 (on), U15 (off), U16 (off), the current sequentially passes through the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20b, the user's body part (for example: Fig.14The first mode and the second mode are set alternately to avoid the risk of electric shock or chemical burns caused by charge accumulation. In addition, in the first mode and the second mode, the host-side electrical contacts 15 that are not connected to the housing modules 20c and 20d will not output current, so as to prevent the user from accidentally touching and getting an electric shock.

[0169] Similarly, when it is determined that the first side 111 of the host 10 is not connected to the accommodating modules 20a and 20b, and the second side 112 of the host 10 is connected to the accommodating modules 20c and 20d, the processor 64 determines that it is a unilateral treatment mode. At this time, the control circuit 63 is set to the third mode: U11 (on), U12 (on), U13 (off), U14 (off), U15 (off), U16 (on), and the current passes through the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodating module 20c, the user's body parts (for example: Fig.14 body part 72), the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20d and then sent back to the host 10, or the control circuit 63 is set to the fourth mode: U11 (off), U12 (off), U13 (on), U14 (on), U15 (on), U16 (off), the current sequentially passes through the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20d, the user's body part (for example: Fig.14 The body part 72) and the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20c are then sent back to the host 10. In some embodiments, the third mode and the fourth mode are set alternately to avoid the risk of electric shock or chemical burns caused by charge accumulation. In addition, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the host-side electrical contacts 15 that are not connected to the accommodation modules 20a and 20b will not output current, thereby preventing the user from accidentally touching and getting an electric shock.

[0170] On the other hand, when it is determined that both the first side 111 and the second side 112 of the host 10 are connected to the housing modules 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d, the processor 64 determines that it is a bilateral treatment mode. At this time, the control circuit 63 is set to the fifth mode: U11 (on), U12 (off), U13 (on), U14 (off), U15 (on), and U16 (off), and the current passes through the electrode sheet 23 of the housing module 20a, the body part on the right side of the user (for example: Fig.14 body part 71), the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20b, the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20d, the body part on the left side of the user (for example: Fig.14Alternatively, the control circuit 63 is set to the sixth mode: U11 (off), U12 (on), U13 (off), U14 (on), U15 (off), U16 (on), and the current sequentially passes through the electrode sheet 23 of the housing module 20b, the body part on the right side of the user (for example: Fig.14 body part 71), the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20a, the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20c, the body part on the left side of the user (for example: Fig.14 body part 72), the electrode sheet 23 of the accommodation module 20d is then sent back to the host 10. In other embodiments, the fifth mode may include alternating settings of the first mode and the third mode, and the sixth mode may include alternating settings of the second mode and the fourth mode, for example, alternating outputs with a 50% duty cycle each. In some embodiments, the fifth mode and the sixth mode are alternately set to avoid the risk of electric shock or chemical burns due to charge accumulation. In addition, by configuring the control circuit 63, in the bilateral treatment mode, the current will not flow from the electrode sheet 23 contacted by the user's right (left) side to the electrode sheet 23 contacted by the left (right) side, and its current loop range is limited to the end of the limb (hand or foot), thereby avoiding the risk of current passing through the heart.

[0171] In the above-mentioned first mode to sixth mode, since each electrode sheet 23 uses the same current source, the current value applied to the human body part can be maintained the same. In addition, in this embodiment, the constant current source element 632 is arranged between the improved bridge circuit and the ground GND as a current sink to limit the constant current flowing through the user's body part, and the voltage source VBUS can adjust the voltage according to the variation of the impedance of the user's body part, thereby maintaining the current stability. In other embodiments, the constant current source element 632 is arranged between the voltage source VBUS and the improved bridge circuit as a current source. One of the advantages of a given current is that the user can set the current in the unilateral treatment mode, for example, use one hand to set the rotating disk 17, and the other hand is placed in the accommodation module 20a and the accommodation module 20b to feel whether the output current is comfortable; after completing the current setting, the same value of constant current can be given in the bilateral treatment mode without generating different currents due to the impedance difference of both hands. However, the present disclosure does not exclude the use of a voltage source as an output supply, for example, omitting Fig.12 The constant current source element 632 is used, and the voltage source VBUS is used as a constant voltage source.

[0172] The method S10 further includes step S14, determining whether the user triggers the switch mechanism 13. Fig.14As shown, when the user 7 uses the bilateral treatment mode to perform ion introduction treatment on two body parts at the same time, the body part 71 (for example, the right hand) straddles the junction of the accommodation module 20a and the accommodation module 20b, and the body part 72 (for example, the left hand) straddles the junction of the accommodation module 20c and the accommodation module 20d. Specifically, the rear half 711 of the body part 71 (for example, the palm of the right hand) and the rear half 721 of the body part 72 (for example, the palm of the left hand) are placed in the accommodation module 20b and the accommodation module 20d respectively, and the front half 712 of the body part 71 (for example, the fingers of the right hand) and the front half 722 of the body part 72 (for example, the fingers of the left hand) are placed in the accommodation module 20a and the accommodation module 20c respectively. Furthermore, the supporting portion 713 of the body part 71 (eg, the wrist of the right hand) is supported against the rear end plate 214 of the accommodating module 20b, and the supporting portion 723 of the body part 72 (eg, the wrist of the left hand) is supported against the rear end plate 214 of the accommodating module 20b.

[0173] When the user needs to stop the ion introduction treatment due to some reasons, the host 10 can stop outputting current by touching the switch mechanism 13 (step S15). Fig.14 As shown, the user 7 can use his operating part 714 (eg, thumb) to trigger the switch mechanism 13. When the switch mechanism 13 is triggered, the switch mechanism 13 sends a signal to the processor 64 ( Fig.11 ), the processor 64 gradually reduces the current output to the control circuit 63 to a preset current value according to the trigger signal to suspend the ion introduction treatment program. The above-mentioned preset current value can be a preset absolute value, such as a preset safety current value, and has nothing to do with the current value currently output by the host 10. In one embodiment, the preset current value is 0mA. The speed of the above-mentioned current reduction can be 0.5 to 1mA / s, and the accumulated charge during the ion introduction treatment is slowly released to prevent the user from suffering instantaneous electric shock. Due to the setting of the switch mechanism 13, when the user's hands are receiving treatment, the hands do not need to leave the accommodating modules 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d to complete the step of triggering the switch mechanism, so as to improve the risk of the user suffering from electric shock due to the body part leaving the sink in the traditional device. In addition, the front end plate 213 of the accommodating modules 20a, 20b is located between the two host-end electrical contacts 15 on the first side 111 of the host 10, and is connected as shown in the figure. Figure 2As shown in the configuration where the midpoints of the two host-end electrical contacts 15 are offset relative to the switch mechanism 13, the switch mechanism 13 will be located near the operating portion 714 of the user 7, so it is convenient for the user to operate. One advantage of this configuration is that the user 7 only needs to move the operating portion 714 slightly, and the rest of the portion can be maintained in its original position. In the case of treatment, as long as the surface of the rear half 711 of the user 7 where the main charge is accumulated is moved or lifted and detached relative to the accommodating module 20a, 20b or the fabric 30a, discharge may occur. This problem will be more likely to occur when the water capacity of the accommodating modules 20a, 20b is low or the water content of the fabric 30a is low. Through the above configuration, the risk of electric shock can be effectively reduced and less liquid can be used for treatment.

[0174] Similarly, when the user wants to start ion introduction, the host 10 can also start outputting current by touching the switch mechanism 13. At this time, the processor 64 gradually increases the current output to the control circuit 63 according to the trigger signal to start the ion introduction process. In some embodiments, the process of setting the current value of the ion introduction process is executed between step S12 and step S13. The user can set the current value of the ion introduction process by the rotation position of the rotating disk 17, and start step S13 by triggering the switch mechanism 13.

[0175] Continue to refer to Fig.13 In step S14, if it is determined that the switch mechanism 13 is not triggered, the host 10 will continue to output current according to the set current supply mode (step S16) to continue the ion introduction procedure. In step S17, it is determined whether the predetermined actuation time has arrived. If the predetermined actuation time has not arrived, step S14 is repeated. If the predetermined actuation time has arrived, the current supply is stopped (step S18). In some embodiments, in step S18, the processor 64 gradually reduces the current output by the control circuit 63 to stop the electrophoresis treatment procedure. The speed of the above current reduction can be 0.5 to 1 mA / s to prevent the user from suffering from instantaneous electric shock.

[0176] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an ion introduction device, which includes two groups of accommodating modules that can be detached from a main unit. When in use, the ion introduction procedure can be started after any group of accommodating modules is connected to the main unit to solve the problem that the user cannot perform single-hand / foot treatment. Furthermore, the accommodating modules and the main unit provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure have multiple technical advantages of fast assembly and easy storage through novel and innovative structural design. In addition, through a special control method and an innovative circuit design, not only can the long-standing clinical risk of users suffering from electric shock when leaving the electric shock or tank due to charge accumulation be avoided, but also less liquid can be used for treatment, and the efficiency of liquid dissociation can be enhanced to promote the efficacy of ion introduction. The ergonomic size design of the accommodating module can also greatly improve user comfort.

[0177] The embodiments described above are only for illustrating the technical ideas and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable people skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and implement them accordingly. However, they cannot be used to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit disclosed by the present invention should still be included in the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ion introduction device, characterized in that: include: A host computer, comprising: A housing having a top surface and a first side surface adjacent to the top surface; a switch mechanism connected to the housing; and At least two host-end electrical contacts are disposed on the first side surface; At least two housing modules, each comprising: A tank body having two side plates arranged opposite to each other and a front end plate connecting the two side plates, wherein a groove is defined in the tank body; an electrode sheet, disposed in the groove of the tank body; and a tank end electrical contact, disposed on one of the two side plates of the tank body and electrically connected to the electrode sheet, wherein the two front end plates of the two tank bodies are suitable for coupling with each other, and the two accommodation modules are suitable for coupling to the host through the two tank end electrical contacts and the two host end electrical contacts; and A processor is constructed to change the current value transmitted between the host and the two electrode sheets when the switch mechanism is triggered.

2. The ion introduction device according to claim 1, characterized in that The switch mechanism is disposed on the first side surface and is closer to a top surface of the housing than the two host-end electrical contacts, and the distance of the switch mechanism relative to the bottom surface of the host is greater than the height of the two side plates of the slot body.

3. The ion introduction device according to claim 1, characterized in that The processor is constructed to gradually reduce the current value transmitted to the two electrode sheets to a preset current value when receiving a trigger signal from the switch mechanism.

4. The ion introduction device according to claim 1, characterized in that It further includes a conductive medium, which includes a first water-absorbing section, a non-water-absorbing section, and a second water-absorbing section arranged in sequence. The conductive medium is suitable for spanning the two troughs, wherein the first water-absorbing section and the second water-absorbing section are suitable for respectively covering the two electrode sheets in the two troughs, and the non-water-absorbing section extends along the two front end plates of the two troughs.

5. The ion introduction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The front end plate of each of the two slot bodies has a protrusion and an opening, and the two protrusions of the two slot bodies are suitable for being detachably engaged with the two openings.

6. The ion introduction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the groove of the slot body at least includes an inclined area, and the height of the inclined area gradually decreases in a direction away from the front end plate.

7. The ion introduction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The two host-end electrical contacts are two first magnetic terminal connectors, the two slot-end electrical contacts are two second magnetic terminal connectors, and the two host-end electrical contacts are connected to the two slot-end electrical contacts through magnetic force.

8. The ion introduction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The host further includes a detection circuit, which is constructed to determine the connection status of the two slot end electrical contacts and the two host end electrical contacts.

9. The ion introduction device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The shell of the host further includes a second side surface, which is arranged opposite to the first side surface. The two accommodating modules can be separated. When the two slots of the two accommodating modules and the shell of the host are stacked on each other, the first side surface and the second side surface of the host are respectively coplanar with the side panels of the stacked two accommodating modules.

10. An ion introduction device, characterized in that: include: A host computer, comprising: A housing having a top surface and a first side surface adjacent to the top surface; a switch mechanism connected to the housing; and At least one host-end electrical contact is disposed on the first side surface; At least one accommodating groove has two side plates arranged opposite to each other and an intermediate plate connecting the two side plates, and the accommodating groove includes: Two housing modules are connected via the intermediate board, and each of them includes: a slot body, wherein a groove is defined in the slot body; and an electrode sheet, disposed in the groove of the tank body; and A slot end electrical contact is disposed on one of the two side plates of the receiving slot and electrically connected to the two electrode sheets. The receiving slot is suitable for coupling to the host through the slot end electrical contact and the host end electrical contact; and A processor is constructed to change the current value transmitted between the host and the two electrode sheets when the switch mechanism is triggered.

11. A housing module, characterized in that: include: A tank body, comprising two side plates arranged opposite to each other and a front end plate connecting the two side plates, wherein a groove is defined in the tank body, and the bottom surface of the groove includes at least an inclined area, and the height of the inclined area gradually decreases in a direction away from the front end plate; an electrode sheet, disposed in the groove of the tank body; and A tank end electrical contact is disposed on one of the two side plates of the tank and is electrically connected to the electrode sheet.

12. The accommodation module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The electrical contact at the slot end includes a magnetic terminal connector.

13. The accommodation module according to claim 11, characterized in that: The gap between the tank body and the electrode sheet is sealed.

14. The accommodation module according to claim 11, characterized in that: It further includes a connection structure, which is constructed to allow the accommodating module to be detachably connected to another accommodating module.

15. A method of operating a control circuit, characterized in that, include: Performing a connection status determination operation, the connection status determination operation comprising: Turning on a first switch; Transmitting a test signal from a test signal source to a first host-end electrical contact via the turned-on first switch; and A detection circuit receives a test signal from the first host-end electrical contact to determine whether the first host-end electrical contact is coupled to a first slot-end electrical contact.

16. The method of operating a control circuit according to claim 15, characterized in that: The connection status determination operation further includes: Turning on the first switch and a second switch, wherein the second switch is connected in series downstream of the first switch; Transmitting a test signal from the test signal source to a second host-end electrical contact via the turned-on first switch and the turned-on second switch; and The detection circuit receives a test signal from the second host-end electrical contact to determine whether the second host-end electrical contact is coupled to a second slot-end electrical contact.

17. The method for operating a control circuit according to claim 15, wherein: Also includes: An error judgment operation is performed before the connection status judgment operation, and the error judgment operation includes: Turning on a second switch and a third switch, wherein the second switch and the third switch are sequentially connected in series downstream of the first switch; as well as When the second switch and the third switch remain turned on, the first switch is adjusted from a closed state to an open state, and a current measuring unit receives a test signal from the test signal source to determine whether the first switch is normal.

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