Steam type physiotherapy device and steam type physiotherapy instrument

Abstract

The invention provides a steam type physiotherapy device and a steam type physiotherapy instrument, and the steam type physiotherapy device comprises a steam atomizer, a miniature water pump, a main water tank, and a controller. The steam atomizer comprises a water bin, a mist outlet bin, a heater, a drainage rope and a liquid level sensor. The water bin and the mist outlet bin are arranged side by side; the outer wall of the water sump is provided with a liquid level sensor, the bottom is provided with a flow guide hole, the top is provided with a water injection port and is connected with the main water tank through a micro water pump, and the rest are closed structures; a heating port is formed in the bottom of the mist outlet bin, and mist discharge holes are formed in the top; the drainage rope is used for guiding water in the water sump to the heating opening through the flow guide hole; the heater is arranged at the bottom of the heating opening and heats water on the atomizing end to generate mist, and the mist is discharged through the mist discharging hole. The steam is generated and guided to the human body part for thermal therapy, so that the defects of an existing physiotherapy instrument are overcome.

Description

[Technical field] The invention relates to a physical therapy device, in particular to a steam physical therapy device and a steam physical therapy instrument. [Background technology] In recent years, with the accelerated pace of life and the increase in work pressure, more and more people are suffering from pain in the shoulder and neck. Traditional shoulder and neck massage products mainly include two methods: electrical stimulation massage and physical force massage. Electrical stimulation massage stimulates muscles through electric current to cause them to contract, thereby achieving the effect of massage; physical force massage uses mechanical devices to simulate human hands for force massage, such as vibration massage and percussion massage. However, both methods have certain limitations, such as electrical stimulation may cause discomfort, and the strength and depth of physical massage are difficult to accurately control.

[0003] The working principle of heat therapy is to increase the temperature of the heated part and promote blood circulation and blood flow to the heated part, which can relieve muscle stiffness or soreness. Heat therapy can be divided into dry heat and moist heat. Traditional moxibustion, hospital physiotherapy equipment and sunbathing are all dry heat therapies; while Chinese medicine fumigation, hot water bath, soaking, hot compress, etc. are moist heat therapies. At present, some massage products on the market are combined with heat therapy, such as integrated external ray generators, which use the warming effect of infrared rays to promote blood circulation. However, since the heat therapy range of infrared rays is often concentrated and the temperature is difficult to control, too high a temperature can easily cause skin burns, and some people may have an allergic reaction to infrared rays. [Summary of the invention] In view of this, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a steam therapy device and a steam therapy instrument, which generate steam and guide it to the shoulders and neck and other parts of the human body for heat therapy, so as to overcome the shortcomings of existing therapy instruments.

[0005] In the first aspect, in order to achieve the aforementioned purpose of the invention, the present invention provides a steam type physiotherapy device, including a steam atomizer, a micro water pump, a main water tank and a controller; The steam atomizer comprises a water tank, a fog outlet tank, a heater, a drainage rope, a liquid level sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor; the water tank and the fog outlet tank are arranged side by side, and an isolation side wall is provided between the two; the water tank has a water inlet and an air pressure regulating hole on the top, a guide hole is provided on the bottom, and the surface of the air pressure regulating hole is covered with a waterproof and breathable membrane, and the rest is a closed structure; the surface of the air pressure regulating hole is covered with a waterproof and breathable membrane; the liquid level sensor is arranged on the outer wall of the water tank; the fog outlet tank is provided with a heating port at the bottom, and a demisting hole is provided on the top; one end of the drainage rope is immersed in the water tank, and the other end extends to the heating port through the guide hole as an atomizing end, thereby guiding the moisture in the water tank to the heating port and blocking the guide hole at the same time; the heater is arranged at the bottom of the heating port, and heats the moisture on the atomizing end to generate mist, and the mist is discharged from the demisting hole; The water outlet end of the micro water pump is sealed and connected to the water inlet, and the water inlet end is sealed and connected to the main water tank; The controller is respectively connected to the control end of the micro water pump, the liquid level sensor, the heater and the temperature and humidity sensor, controls the micro water pump to add water according to the signal of the liquid level sensor, and controls the power of the heater to adjust the amount of mist output through the measurement results of the temperature and humidity sensor.

[0006] In a second aspect, in order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, the present invention provides a steam therapy apparatus, which is equipped with the steam therapy device as described in the first aspect.

[0007] The advantages of the present invention are: the steam therapy device of the present invention heats water to generate atomized steam, and is applied to a therapy product, and the atomized steam is guided to the required part of the human body, so as to achieve a thermal therapy effect, thereby overcoming the shortcomings of the existing therapy device. Moreover, during heating, the water in the water tank is not directly heated, but the water is heated after drainage through the capillary effect of the drainage rope. On the one hand, the amount of water heated in real time can be controlled to a minimum, which is conducive to shortening the heating time and making the atomization more complete. On the other hand, it can prevent too much water from entering the atomization tank and causing water leakage.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0009] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the steam therapy device of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the heater of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the mist outlet bin of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 4It is a control principle block diagram of the steam generation process of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the steam type physiotherapy instrument of the present invention when it is a shoulder and neck massager.

[0014] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the steam therapy device of the present invention when it is a shoulder and neck massage device.

[0015] Figure 7 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a steam-type physiotherapy device for a massage backrest in one embodiment. [Specific implementation method] The embodiments of the present invention provide a steam therapy device and a steam therapy apparatus, which generate steam and guide it to the shoulders, neck and other parts of the human body for heat therapy, so as to overcome the shortcomings of existing therapy apparatuses.

[0017] The technical solution in the embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and the overall idea is as follows: the steam-type physiotherapy device of the present invention heats water to generate atomized steam, and is applied to physiotherapy products. The atomized steam is guided to the required parts of the human body, so as to achieve a thermal therapy effect, thereby overcoming the shortcomings of existing physiotherapy devices. And when heating, the water in the water tank is not directly heated, but the water is heated after drainage through the capillary effect of the drainage rope. On the one hand, the amount of water heated in real time can be controlled to a minimum, which is conducive to shortening the heating time and more complete atomization. On the other hand, it can prevent too much water from entering the atomization tank and causing water leakage.

[0018] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0019] Embodiment 1 See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the steam therapy device 100 of this embodiment includes a steam atomizer 1, a micro water pump 2, a main water tank 3 and a controller 4; The steam atomizer 1 comprises a water tank 11, a mist outlet tank 12, a heater 13, a drainage rope 14, a liquid level sensor 15 and a temperature and humidity sensor (not shown); the water tank 11 and the mist outlet tank 12 are arranged side by side, and an isolation side wall 16 is provided between the two; the top of the water tank 11 is provided with a water inlet 111 and an air pressure regulating hole 113, and the bottom is provided with a guide hole 112, and the surface of the air pressure regulating hole 113 is covered with a waterproof and breathable membrane, which can maintain ventilation and prevent water in the water tank from leaking out, and the rest is a closed structure; the liquid level sensor 15 is provided with a In the water tank 11; a heating port 121 is provided at the bottom of the mist outlet tank 12, and a mist exhaust hole 122 is provided at the top; one end of the drainage rope 14 is immersed in the water tank 11, and the other end extends to the heating port 121 through the guide hole 112 as an atomization end 141, thereby guiding the moisture in the water tank 11 to the heating port 121 and blocking the guide hole 112 at the same time; the heater 13 is arranged at the bottom of the heating port 121, and heats the moisture on the atomization end 141 to generate mist, and the mist is discharged from the mist exhaust hole 122.

[0020] The demisting holes 122 are in a grid shape and are about 0.5-1.5 mm in size. Initially, due to the low temperature of the demisting holes 122, part of the hot steam will be pre-cooled and liquefied to form water droplets. However, due to the small holes, due to the tension of the water droplets, the water droplets will not drip out of the demisting holes when the heating device is tilted, but will flow to the heating port 121 for reheating. After the temperature of the demisting holes 122 rises, the mist will be discharged smoothly, so that no water leakage will occur in the whole process.

[0021] The temperature and humidity sensor can be installed anywhere in the environment of the whole device, for example, it can be installed at the mist outlet or the side of the water tank, to obtain the comprehensive temperature and humidity of the whole working area environment, so that the controller 4 can adjust the heating power of the heater, thereby adjusting the amount of mist.

[0022] The water outlet end 21 of the micro water pump 2 is sealedly connected to the water inlet 111 , and the water inlet end 22 is sealedly connected to the main water tank 3 .

[0023] The controller 4 is respectively connected to the control end of the micro water pump 2, the liquid level sensor 15, the heater 13 and the temperature and humidity sensor, and controls the micro water pump 2 to add water through the signal of the liquid level sensor 15, and controls the power of the heater 13 according to the measurement results of the temperature and humidity sensor to adjust the amount of mist.

[0024] Furthermore, the heater 13 includes a ceramic substrate 131 and an electric heating element 132, and the electric heating element 132 can be an electric heating wire or a heating plate, etc. The ceramic substrate 131 is sealed and connected to the periphery of the heating port 121, and a heating groove 133 is provided on the upper surface, and the electric heating element 132 is fixed in the heating groove 133. The controller 4 can adjust the amount of mist output by controlling the current of the electric heating element 132.

[0025] The steam atomizer 1 further includes a fixed bin 17 , which is fixed below the water bin 11 and the mist outlet bin 12 . The heater 13 is disposed in the fixed bin 17 .

[0026] The drainage rope 14 is made of a hydrophilic fiber material and is provided with a knot 142 . The knot 142 just blocks the guide hole 112 , so that the water in the water tank 11 is drained only through the capillary effect of the drainage rope 14 .

[0027] The main water tank 3 includes a box body 31, a water valve 32 and a water level sensor 33; the box body 31 is provided with a water pump inlet 311, the water valve 32 is connected to the water pump inlet 311, and the water level sensor 33 is arranged on the outer wall of the box body 31 and connected to an alarm, wherein a plurality of water level sensors 33 can be arranged, respectively arranged on each outer wall of the box body 31, so as to more accurately measure the water level in the water tank 1. In addition, a vent hole 34 is also required to be arranged on the top of the box body 31 to maintain the normal air pressure of the main water tank 3, and the surface of the vent hole 34 is covered with a waterproof breathable membrane to maintain ventilation and prevent the water in the water tank from leaking out.

[0028] The working process and working principle of the steam therapy device 100 of this embodiment are: 1. When used for the first time, after the main water tank 3 is filled with water, the controller 4 directly turns on the micro water pump 2 to fill water into the water tank 11 of the steam atomizer 1 through the water filling port 111. During the water filling process, the drainage rope 14 can block the diversion hole 112 on the one hand, and can slowly drain water to the heater 13 after being soaked, thereby drawing out a trace amount of water to the atomization end 141; 2. The controller 4 turns on the heater 13 to heat the atomizing end 141 to generate mist, and the mist is discharged from the mist exhaust hole 122, so that steam therapy can be performed externally; the mist exhaust hole 122 has a grid structure and will not produce obvious water dripping outward, but only release steam outward.

[0029] 3. During the treatment, when the liquid level sensor 15 detects that the water level drops to the minimum limit, the controller 4 is triggered to start the micro water pump 2 to replenish water, which can keep the water level at a reasonable water supply state on the one hand, and balance the air pressure in the water tank 11 on the other hand. In addition, the controller 4 also adjusts the heating power of the heater 13 according to the temperature and humidity of the working environment obtained by the temperature and humidity sensor, and then adjusts the amount of mist.

[0030] Since the water tank 11 is a closed structure except for the water injection port 111, the flow guide hole 112 and the air pressure regulating hole 113, and the water injection port 111 is sealed and connected to the micro water pump 2, when the micro water pump 2 is closed, the water injection port 111 is equivalent to being closed, and the flow guide hole 112 is blocked by the drainage rope 14. At this time, the water tank 11 is a water-tight tank and will not leak. However, when water is injected through the water injection port 111, the air pressure regulating hole 113 only forms a water seal but not an air seal due to the presence of a waterproof and breathable membrane. Therefore, water can be injected while exhausting to ensure that the air pressure in the water tank 11 is normal.

[0031] Embodiment 2 See also Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a steam therapy apparatus, in which the steam therapy device as described in the first embodiment is provided.

[0032] The steam therapy device may be a shoulder and neck massage device.

[0033] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, taking the shoulder and neck massager 200 as an example, it includes a shell 201, a massage component 202, a massage head 203 and the steam therapy device 100; the massage component 202 and the steam therapy device 100 are both arranged in the shell 201; the massage head 203 is connected to the outside of the shell 201 and is controlled by the massage component 202; the mist exhaust hole 122 of the steam therapy device 100 is directly arranged on the shell 201 and directly facing the shoulder and neck position.

[0034] During operation, the temperature and humidity of the environment are measured by the temperature and humidity sensor, and the controller 4 can control the power of the heater to adjust the amount of mist output according to the measurement results of the temperature and humidity sensor.

[0035] In addition, for comfort and convenient fixing, a leather case 207 may be provided on the outside of the housing 201 , and both ends of the leather case 207 are extended to form straps 208 .

[0036] When in use, the shoulder and neck massager 200 is fixed to the neck by the strap 208. The support of the massage head 203 will keep the mist exhaust hole 122 at a certain distance from the human body, so that the steam can be diffused to the entire neck to achieve heat therapy, thereby further improving the physical therapy effect.

[0037] Embodiment 3 See also Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a steam therapy apparatus, in which the steam therapy device as described in the first embodiment is provided.

[0038] The steam type physiotherapy instrument is a massage backrest.

[0039] like Figure 7 As shown, the massage backrest 300 includes a shell 301, a massage component 302 and the steam therapy device 100; the massage component 302 and the steam therapy device 100 are both arranged in the shell 301; and the mist exhaust hole 122 of the steam therapy device 100 is directly facing the back of the human body.

[0040] After the massage backrest 300 is provided with the steam therapy device 100, heat therapy can be performed on the back of the human body during massage, thereby further improving the therapy effect.

[0041] Although the specific implementation modes of the present invention are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific implementation modes described are only illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and changes made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam therapy device, characterized in that: It includes a steam atomizer, a micro water pump, a main water tank and a controller; The steam atomizer comprises a water tank, a fog outlet tank, a heater, a drainage rope, a liquid level sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor; the water tank and the fog outlet tank are arranged side by side, and an isolation side wall is provided between the two; the water tank has a water inlet and an air pressure regulating hole on the top, a guide hole is provided on the bottom, and the surface of the air pressure regulating hole is covered with a waterproof and breathable membrane, and the rest is a closed structure; the surface of the air pressure regulating hole is covered with a waterproof and breathable membrane; the liquid level sensor is arranged on the outer wall of the water tank; the fog outlet tank is provided with a heating port at the bottom, and a demisting hole is provided on the top; one end of the drainage rope is immersed in the water tank, and the other end extends to the heating port through the guide hole as an atomizing end, thereby guiding the moisture in the water tank to the heating port and blocking the guide hole at the same time; the heater is arranged at the bottom of the heating port, and heats the moisture on the atomizing end to generate mist, and the mist is discharged from the demisting hole; The water outlet end of the micro water pump is sealed and connected to the water inlet, and the water inlet end is sealed and connected to the main water tank; The controller is respectively connected to the control end of the micro water pump, the liquid level sensor, the heater and the temperature and humidity sensor, controls the micro water pump to add water according to the signal of the liquid level sensor, and controls the power of the heater to adjust the amount of mist output through the measurement results of the temperature and humidity sensor.

2. A steam therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heater includes a ceramic substrate and an electric heating element; the ceramic substrate is sealed and connected to the periphery of the heating port, and a heating groove is provided on the upper surface, and the electric heating element is fixed in the heating groove; the atomization end is placed on the electric heating element and fixed.

3. A steam therapy device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixed bin, which is fixed below the water bin and the mist outlet bin, and the heater is arranged in the fixed bin.

4. A steam therapy device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage rope is made of a hydrophilic fiber material and is provided with a knot, which just blocks the diversion hole, so that the water in the water tank is drained only through the capillary effect of the drainage rope.

5. A steam therapy device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The main water tank includes a tank body, a water valve and a water level sensor; the tank body is provided with a water pump port and an air vent, and the surface of the air vent is covered with a waterproof breathable membrane; the water valve is connected to the water pump port, and the water level sensor is arranged in the tank body and connected to an alarm.

6. A steam therapy device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The demisting holes are in a grid shape, and the size of the demisting holes is 0.5-1.5 mm.

7. A steam therapy device, characterized in that: A steam therapy device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 is provided therein.

8. A steam therapy device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The steam therapy device is a shoulder and neck massager, which includes a shell, a massage component, a massage head and the steam therapy device; the massage component and the steam therapy device are both arranged in the shell; the massage head is connected to the outside of the shell and is controlled by the massage component; the mist exhaust hole of the steam therapy device is directly arranged on the shell and directly facing the shoulder and neck position.

9. A steam therapy device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The steam therapy device is a massage backrest, which includes a shell, a massage component and the steam therapy device; the massage component and the steam therapy device are both arranged in the shell; and the mist exhaust hole of the steam therapy device is directly facing the back of the human body.

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