Pressurizing module suitable for induction heating method and thermotherapy apparatus comprising same

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressurization module and a thermotherapy apparatus comprising the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pressurization module for thermotherapy and a thermotherapy apparatus including the same. A pressurizing module according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a pressurizing unit that pressurizes the body of a user; and a heating unit having a heating member disposed on the outer surface of the pressing unit so as to come into contact with the body of the user, and a coil member for generating an induced current to heat the heating member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pressurizing module applicable to induction heating and a thermotherapy device including the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pressurizing module applicable to induction heating for thermotherapy and a thermotherapy device including the same. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a thermal massage device has been widely used to relieve acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerve tissues of the spine caused by working continuously for a long time in an improper posture or making such a posture a habit for a long time, and to improve the body's blood circulation or relieve momentary muscle stiffness. The thermal massage device moves along the body and improves blood circulation by thermally stimulating the pain-generating area.

[0003] In the conventional thermotherapy device used in this thermotherapy, the thermoceramic moves along the length direction of the user's body while performing massage, and the thermoceramic is configured to massage the user's body while rotating during the process of repeatedly moving back and forth in the entire movement range. This is because the thermoceramic can rotate naturally due to the friction of the cover, so if the thermoceramic does not rotate, the friction between the thermoceramic and the cover is maximized and the cover is quickly worn.

[0004] In the past, in order to heat the rotating thermal ceramic, a non-rotating heating element connected to a power source was inserted into the thermal ceramic, and in order to make the rotating thermal ceramic and the non-rotating heating element rotate relative to each other, the thermal ceramic was configured to be spaced apart from the heating element.

[0005] However, since the thermal ceramic and the heating element are spaced apart from each other, the heat generated by the heating element cannot be smoothly transferred, thereby reducing the effect of thermal therapy.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to improve this aspect.

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

[0008] (Problem to be solved)

[0009] The present invention is used to solve the problems mentioned above. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pressurizing module suitable for induction heating and a thermal therapy device including the same. When a heating component is directly arranged on the outside of the pressurizing part, the pressurizing part and the heating component rotate together and can provide a thermal therapy effect to the user.

[0010] The subjects of the present invention are not limited to the subjects mentioned above, and other subjects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the following description.

[0011] (Methods of solving the problem)

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pressurizing module suitable for induction heating for thermotherapy, the pressurizing module comprising: a pressurizing portion for pressurizing a user's body; and a heating portion having a heating component and a coil component, the heating component being arranged outside the pressurizing portion to contact the user's body, the coil component generating an induced current to heat the heating component.

[0013] At this time, the pressurizing part includes a main body component, and the main body component has a receiving space to receive the coil component; the heat generating component may be arranged outside the main body component.

[0014] At this time, a coupling surface for coupling with the heat generating component is arranged on the outer surface of the main body component, and the coupling surface can be extended along the axial direction so that the heat generating component is coupled from the outer side to the inner side in the axial direction.

[0015] At this time, a corresponding surface facing the coupling surface is arranged on the inner surface of the heat generating component, and a supporting rib may be arranged on the coupling surface, and the supporting rib extends radially outward to support the corresponding surface.

[0016] At this time, the radial distance to the end of the supporting rib is greater than the radial distance to the corresponding surface.

[0017] In this case, the support rib may be provided with an inclined surface, the inclined surface reducing the radial distance along the outer direction from the inner side in the axial direction.

[0018] At this time, a deformation rib may be disposed at an end of the support rib, and the deformation rib is elastically deformed to support the corresponding surface in a process in which the heat generating component is coupled from the outer side to the inner side in the axial direction.

[0019] At this time, a boss surface may be arranged on the outer surface of the main body component, and the boss surface is extended outward in the radial direction to prevent the heat-generating component from moving inward in the axial direction.

[0020] At this time, a pressurizing surface with a predetermined curvature is arranged on the outer surface of the heat generating component, and an inner extending surface may be arranged on the inner side of the main body component in the axial direction, and the inner extending surface is arranged on an extension line extending from the pressurizing surface to the inner side in the radial direction.

[0021] At this time, a heat insulating component may be disposed on the joint surface to prevent the heat of the heat generating component from being transferred to the main body component.

[0022] In this case, the pressurizing portion may further include a cover member that is coupled to the main body member and prevents the heat generating member from moving outward in the axial direction.

[0023] At this time, a bushing component is arranged on the inner surface of the cover component, and the bushing component can rotatably support the pressurizing part. A pressurizing surface with a predetermined curvature is arranged on the outer side of the heat-generating component. An outer extension surface is arranged on the cover component, and the outer extension surface is arranged on an extension line extending radially outward from the pressurizing surface.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a thermal therapy device, comprising: a pressurizing module for thermal therapy; a conveying module for moving the pressurizing module in a length direction; a lifting module for lifting or lowering the pressurizing module in a height direction; the pressurizing module comprising: a pressurizing portion for pressurizing a user's body; a heating portion having a heating component and a coil component, the heating component being arranged outside the pressurizing portion to contact the user's body, the coil component generating an induced current to heat the heating component; a fixing portion combining the pressurizing portion and the heating component and allowing the pressurizing portion and the heating component to rotate together, and combining with the coil component in a non-rotating state.

[0025] At this time, the pressurizing module may further include a power supply unit for supplying current to the coil component.

[0026] At this time, the lifting module includes a lifting plate, and the lifting plate is used to set the pressurizing module and rise or fall along the height direction; the coil component can be arranged outside the pressurizing part and on the upper side of the lifting plate.

[0027] (Effects of the Invention)

[0028] According to the above-mentioned structure, in the pressurizing module suitable for induction heating according to an embodiment of the present invention, the heating component is arranged outside the pressurizing part to be in direct contact with the user's body, thereby quickly providing the user with a warm treatment effect. Moreover, the heating component is heated by induction heating, therefore even if the coil component is fixed in a non-rotating state, the heating component rotating together with the pressurizing part is effectively induction heated, thereby quickly providing the user with a warm treatment effect.

[0029] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, but should be understood to include all effects that can be expected from the detailed description of the present invention or the structure of the invention described in the scope of the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a thermal therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a pressurizing module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a pressurizing portion and a heat generating portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing an exploded view of a pressurizing portion and a heating portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 is a side view showing a main body member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 Yes Figure 3 Part A of the diagram is shown expanded.

[0036] Figure 7 is a side view showing a main body member according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of a pressurizing portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a pressurizing portion and a heat generating portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Fig.10 is a plan view showing a coil component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Fig.11 is a plan view showing a coil component according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that persons with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can easily implement the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted in the accompanying drawings, and the same reference numerals are given to the same or similar components throughout the specification.

[0042] The words and terms used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted limited to the conventional or dictionary meanings, but should be based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define terms and concepts in order to explain his own invention in the best way, and should be interpreted in a meaning and concept that is consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

[0043] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a thermotherapy apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2is a cross-sectional view showing a pressurizing module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a pressurizing portion and a heating portion according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 The present invention is a stereoscopic diagram showing a pressurizing part and a heating part according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the X direction refers to the length direction, and the Z direction refers to the height direction. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts not related to the explanation are omitted in the drawings.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the thermotherapy device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a pressurizing module 10; a transmission module 20, which moves the pressurizing module 10; a control unit 40, which controls the action of the transmission module 20; and an input unit 50, which inputs the thermotherapy mode desired by the user.

[0045] Meanwhile, the thermotherapy device 1 may include a main pad 11 for use with the user's upper body and spine and an auxiliary pad 12 for use with the user's lower body. In addition, a carrying portion 13 may be included as required, and the carrying portion 13 may be placed and supported by the main pad 11 and the auxiliary pad 12.

[0046] The pressurizing module 10 can massage the spine while moving along the user's spine in the length direction X. The pressurizing module 10 generates high-temperature heat using the current supplied from the power supply unit 400, and the heat can provide the user with hot compress and warm massage effects.

[0047] At this time, the pressurizing module 10 may also be configured to utilize not only high-temperature heat but also far infrared rays, etc., to provide the user with a hot compress and a warm massage effect.

[0048] The pressurizing unit 100 disposed in the pressurizing module 10 may be configured as a roller type, but is not limited thereto, and may have various shapes and structures as long as the pressurizing unit 100 is rotated during the movement of the pressurizing module 10 .

[0049] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a pressurizing module 10 that is suitable for induction heating for thermotherapy, the pressurizing module 10 includes: a pressurizing portion 100 that pressurizes the user's body; a heating portion 200 that has a heating component 210 and a coil component 220, the heating component 210 is arranged outside the pressurizing portion 100 to contact the user's body, and the coil component 220 generates an induced current to heat the heating component 210.

[0050] At this time, the heat generating component 210 includes not only a case of direct contact with the user's body but also a case of indirect contact through a cover such as an outer lining or an inner lining.

[0051] That is, the heating component 210 is arranged outside the pressurizing part 100 to contact the user's body. If the heating component 210 is formed of an inductively heatable material, it can quickly provide a thermal treatment effect to the user while generating heat through inductive heating.

[0052] For example, the heating element 210 is formed of a stainless steel material that can be inductively heated, but it is not limited to the metal material, and can be made of various materials with good electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, such as graphite, conductive plastic or conductive silicon. For another example, the heating element 210 can also be formed by mixing materials such as ceramics. In this case, far infrared rays are generated during the use of the thermotherapy device 1, which can improve the thermotherapy effect.

[0053] That is, the coil component 220 generates an induced current to inductively heat the heating component 210. That is, the heating component 210 is inductively heated by the coil component 220, so even if the coil component 220 is fixed in a non-rotating state, the heating component 210 rotating together with the pressurizing part 100 is effectively heated, so that a warming effect can be quickly provided to the user.

[0054] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the pressurizing part 100 includes a main body component 110 having an accommodation space 110 a for accommodating the coil component 220 , and the heat generating component 210 may be disposed outside the main body component 110 .

[0055] That is, the coil component 220 generates an induced current to inductively heat the heating component 210 when configured in the accommodating space 110 a inside the main body component 110 . The heating component 210 is configured outside the main body component 110 and provides a warming effect when the body is pressurized by the pressurizing portion 100 .

[0056] For example, the heat generating component 210 may be formed of a ring-shaped induction-heatable material (such as stainless steel), and the main body component 110 may be formed of an injection-moldable material so that the heat generating component 210 can be easily combined while maintaining a prolate spherical shape.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a coupling surface 111 for coupling with the heat generating component 210 is arranged on the outside of the main body component 110 , and the coupling surface 111 may be arranged to extend along the axial direction a so as to couple with the heat generating component 210 from the outside to the inside of the axial direction a.

[0058] That is, as described above, the main body part 110 is injection molded to have a coupling surface 111 disposed on the outside along the axial direction a, and the heat generating component 210 is coupled along the coupling surface 111 from the outside to the inside in the axial direction a. In the case where the heat generating components 210 are disposed on one side and the other side of the main body part 110 in the axial direction a, respectively, the heat generating component 210 disposed on one side in the axial direction a is coupled in a manner of being inserted toward the other side of the main body part 110 in a state of being disposed at one end of the main body part 110, and the heat generating component 210 disposed on the other side in the axial direction a is coupled in a manner of being inserted toward one side of the main body part 110 in a state of being disposed at the other end of the main body part 110.

[0059] As described above, when the heat generating component 210 is inserted into the coupling surface 111 of the main body component 110 and coupled, the assembly performance is improved and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0060] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the heat generating component 210 can be combined with the joint surface 111 by interference fit. That is, as described above, if the heat generating component 210 is inserted into the joint surface 111 of the main body component 110 and combined by interference fit, not only the assembly performance is improved, but also the combined state of the heat generating component 210 is stably maintained, thereby also improving the structural stability.

[0061] Figure 5 is a side view showing a main body member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, a corresponding surface 211 facing the coupling surface 111 is disposed on the inner surface of the heat generating component 210 , and a supporting rib 112 may be disposed on the coupling surface 111 . The supporting rib 112 extends outward in the radial direction r to support the corresponding surface 211 .

[0063] That is, when the main body part 110 is inserted into the heat generating component 210 and combined with each other, the combining surface 111 arranged on the outer surface of the main body part 110 and the corresponding surface 211 arranged on the inner surface of the heat generating component 210 are in surface contact with each other while stably maintaining the combined state of these components.

[0064] However, if the coupling surface 111 is formed to extend continuously along the circumference of the main body component 110, the friction resistance between the coupling surface 111 and the corresponding surface 211 will increase, thereby requiring a large force during the insertion of the heat generating component 210, thereby reducing the assembly performance.

[0065] Therefore, as described above, if a support rib 112 is arranged on the outer surface of the main body part 110 toward the outside in the radial direction r, when the heat-generating component 210 is inserted, the support rib 112 contacts the corresponding surface 211 and supports the heat-generating component 210 at the same time, thereby stably supporting the heat-generating component 210 and inserting the heat-generating component 210 with little force, thereby improving the assembly performance.

[0066] At this time, for the support ribs 112, more than one support rib 112 may be arranged in a mutually spaced state along the circumferential direction of the main body part 110, and the mutually spaced support ribs 112 may be arranged at equal intervals. For example, when two support ribs 112 are arranged, each support rib 112 may be arranged at a 180° interval, and when three support ribs 112 are arranged, each support rib 112 may be arranged at a 120° interval.

[0067] like Figure 4 As shown, the distance d1 in the radial direction r to the end of the supporting rib 112 may be greater than the distance d2 in the radial direction r of the corresponding surface 211 .

[0068] That is, when the heat generating component 210 is inserted, the corresponding surface 211 and the supporting rib 112 interfere with each other by a predetermined distance (d1-d2), so that the heat generating component 210 maintains a stable combined state, thereby improving structural stability.

[0069] Figure 6 Yes Figure 3 Part A of the diagram is shown expanded.

[0070] like Figure 6 As shown, the support rib 112 may be provided with an inclined surface 113 which reduces the distance in the radial direction r along the outer direction from the inner side in the axial direction a.

[0071] That is, as the inclined surface 113 is formed, the interference degree between the corresponding surface 211 and the support rib 112 changes along the axial direction a. If the inclined surface 113 is formed at the outer end of the axial direction a to minimize the interference degree between the corresponding surface 211 and the support rib 112, the heat generating component 210 can be easily inserted into the outer end of the main body component 110, thereby improving operability.

[0072] In addition, if the inclined surface 113 is formed so that the degree of interference between the corresponding surface 211 and the support rib 112 gradually increases from the outside toward the inside of the axial direction a, a greater force may be required when inserting the heat-generating component 210, but after the heat-generating component 210 is inserted, the combined state of the heat-generating component 210 is stably maintained, thereby improving the structural stability.

[0073] This inclined surface 113 may also be arranged only within a predetermined area from the outer end of the axial direction a of the support rib 112. That is, the inclined surface 113 is not formed in the portion beyond the predetermined area, so the distance in the radial direction r of the support rib 112 remains unchanged. With such a configuration, the heat generating component 210 can be easily inserted into the outer end of the main body component 110, and sufficient bonding force can be ensured after the heat generating component 210 is inserted.

[0074] Figure 7 is a side view showing a main body member according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] like Figure 7 As shown, a deformation rib 114 may be disposed at the end of the support rib 112 , and the deformation rib 114 is elastically deformed to support the corresponding surface 211 during the process of the heat generating component 210 being coupled from the outside to the inside in the axial direction a.

[0076] That is, the corresponding surface 211 of the heat generating component 210 and the deformable rib 114 interfere with each other, and the deformable rib 114 is elastically deformed when the heat generating component 210 is inserted, and when the heat generating component 210 is inserted, the deformable rib 114 elastically recovers while supporting the corresponding surface 211. If so configured, the elastic recovery force of the deformable rib 114 is applied to the corresponding surface 211, so that the connection can be stably achieved. Moreover, when the heat generating component 210 is replaced for maintenance, the deformable rib 114 is also elastically deformed and recovered, so that the main body 110 can be repeatedly used.

[0077] like Figure 6 As shown, a boss surface 115 may be disposed on the outer surface of the main body component 110 , and the boss surface 115 is extended outward in the radial direction r to prevent the heat generating component 210 from moving inward in the axial direction a.

[0078] That is, when the operator inserts the heating component 210 into the main body part 110, it only needs to be inserted until the heating component 210 is supported by the boss surface 115, thereby improving the assembly performance, and the heating component 210 can be configured at an accurate position, and the user's body can be accurately pressurized during subsequent thermal treatment.

[0079] like Figure 6 As shown, a pressurizing surface 212 with a predetermined curvature is arranged on the outside of the heat-generating component 210, and an inner extension surface 116 can be arranged on the inner side of the axial direction a of the main body component 110. The inner extension surface 116 is arranged on an extension line extending from the pressurizing surface 212 to the inner side in the radial direction r.

[0080] If a predetermined curvature is formed on the pressurizing surface 212 as described above, acupuncture points (for example, acupuncture points of the foot-sun bladder meridian) can be accurately pressurized when pressurizing the user's body, and the pain felt by the user can be reduced during the process of pressurizing the user's body.

[0081] In addition, since the inner extension surface 116 is arranged on the extension line of the pressure surface 212 having a predetermined curvature, the pressure surface 212 and the inner extension surface 116 are continuously arranged, thereby effectively preventing the cover (for example, the cover arranged inside) arranged on the thermal therapy device from being worn during the process of pressurizing the user's body.

[0082] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of a pressurizing portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] like Figure 8 As shown, a heat insulating component 120 may be disposed on the joint surface 111, and the heat insulating component 120 prevents the heat of the heating component 210 from being transferred to the main body component 110, whereby the heat of the heating component 210 can only be transferred to the user's body, thereby improving the thermal treatment effect.

[0084] The heat insulating component 120 is configured separately from the heat generating component 210 , and thus can be combined by being inserted into the main body component 110 , but can also be formed integrally with the corresponding surface 211 of the heat generating component 210 .

[0085] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the pressurizing part 100 may further include a cover member 130 , which is combined with the main body member 110 and is provided with an anti-slip surface 131 to prevent the heat generating member 210 from moving outward in the axial direction a.

[0086] As described above, if the heating component 210 is inserted into the main body component 110, the friction force between the main body component 110 and the heating component 210 can be used to prevent the heating component 210 from detaching at will. However, if the cover component 130 is configured, the anti-detachment surface 131 directly supports the outer side of the axial direction a of the heating component 210, thereby achieving a more stable connection state of the heating component 210.

[0087] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a bushing component 140 that rotatably supports the pressurizing part 100 is arranged on the inner surface of the cover component 130, a pressurizing surface 212 with a predetermined curvature is arranged on the outer side of the heat generating component 210, and an outer extension surface 132 can be arranged on the cover component 130, and the outer extension surface 132 is arranged on an extension line extending from the pressurizing surface 212 to the outside in the radial direction r.

[0088] As described above, if a predetermined curvature is formed on the pressurizing surface 212, accurate acupuncture points (for example, acupuncture points of the foot-sun bladder meridian) can be pressurized when pressurizing the user's body, and the pain felt by the user can be reduced during the process of pressurizing the user's body.

[0089] In addition, since the outer extension surface 132 is arranged on the extension line of the pressure surface 212 having a predetermined curvature, the pressure surface 212 and the outer extension surface 132 are continuously arranged, thereby effectively preventing the cover (for example, the cover arranged inside) arranged in the thermal therapy device from being worn during the process of pressurizing the user's body.

[0090] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to another aspect of the present invention, the thermotherapy device 1 includes: a pressurizing module 10 for thermotherapy; a conveying module 20 for moving the pressurizing module 10 in a length direction X; and a lifting module 30 for raising or lowering the pressurizing module 10 in a height direction Z.

[0091] The lifting module 30 includes a lifting plate 31 on which the pressurizing unit 100 is disposed. A hinge 31a is coupled to one side of the lifting plate 31 so that the pressurizing unit 100 can be raised or lowered. A rack 32 having a rack gear 32a is disposed on the other side of the lifting plate 31. The rack 32 is formed to protrude toward the lower side of the lifting plate 31. In addition, a small rack gear 33 is disposed in the lifting module 30. The small rack gear 33 has a small gear 33a meshing with the rack gear 32a. As the small rack gear 33 rotates, the rack 32 moves in the upper or lower direction. As the rack 32 moves in the upper or lower direction, the pressurizing unit 100 is raised or lowered.

[0092] Accordingly, the lifting module 30 operates so that the pressurizing unit 100 presses the user's spine with a predetermined force according to the user's spine shape. For example, if the pressurizing unit 100 presses the user's spine with a force greater than the predetermined force, the lifting module 30 moves the pressurizing unit 100 downward. On the contrary, if the pressurizing unit 100 presses the user's spine with a force less than the predetermined force, the lifting module 30 moves the pressurizing unit 100 upward.

[0093] The transmission module 20 moves the pressurizing module 10 in the length direction (X axis) of the user's spine. The transmission module 20 includes a transmission motor 21 and a transmission component 22. The transmission motor 21 provides a driving force to move the pressurizing module 10 back and forth, and the transmission component 22 receives the driving force from the transmission motor 21 to move the pressurizing module 10.

[0094] The conveying motor 21 receives current to generate driving force. The conveying component 22 is connected to the conveying motor 21 and moves the pressurizing module 10 to one side or the other side of the length direction X along the rotation direction of the conveying motor 21 .

[0095] At this time, the conveying component 22 can be realized by selecting from conveyor belts, conveyor chains and conveyor ropes. In addition, various structures and methods of receiving the driving force of the conveying motor 21 to move the pressurizing module 10 can be applied, such as using gears and racks.

[0096] In addition, the conveying motor 21 may also be disposed at a distance from the pressurizing module 10 to provide driving force to the pressurizing module 10 or installed inside the pressurizing module 10 .

[0097] The control unit 40 controls the operation of the conveying module 20 according to the input value of the user or the preset value. In addition, the control unit 40 is electrically connected to the lifting module 30 to adjust the force of the pressurizing unit 100 to pressurize the user's body.

[0098] In addition, according to various embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 40 may be equipped with a communication module (not shown), which transmits and receives electric signals with the input unit 50 by wire or wireless. The control unit 40 equipped with the communication module receives the electric signal and controls the operation of the transmission module 20.

[0099] The input unit 50 generates an electrical signal and provides the user with the desired thermal treatment mode according to the user's operation. The input unit 50 is electrically connected to the control unit 40 to transmit the electrical signal to the control unit 40.

[0100] In addition, according to various embodiments of the present invention, the input unit 50 may be an electronic device such as a smart phone, and the thermal therapy device 1 may be configured with a bracket for placing the electronic device such as a smart phone.

[0101] like Figure 3 As shown, the pressurizing module 10 includes: a pressurizing part 100, which pressurizes the user's body; a heating part 200, which has a heating component 210 and a coil component 220, wherein the heating component 210 is arranged outside the pressurizing part 100 to contact the user's body, and the coil component 220 generates an induced current to heat the heating component 210; a fixing part 300, which combines the pressurizing part 100 and the heating component 210 and allows the pressurizing part and the heating component to rotate together, and combines the coil component 220 in a non-rotating state.

[0102] That is, the pressurizing part 100 and the heating part 200 are combined with the fixing part 300, and the pressurizing part 100 is rotatably combined, while the coil component 220 is combined in a non-rotating state. If an induced current is generated by the coil component 220, the heating component 210 rotating together with the pressurizing part 100 is inductively heated and provides a warm treatment effect for the user.

[0103] For example, the coil component 220 may be configured in a cylindrical shape. In this case, when the coil component 220 is configured in a cylindrical shape, an induced current is generated in a direction passing through the center of the cylindrical coil component 220 , and the heat generating component 210 is inductively heated by the induced current.

[0104] In this way, if the heating component 210 is heated by induction heating, even if the heating component 210 and the coil component 220 are arranged at an interval from each other, the rotating heating component 210 can be effectively heated, and current can be easily supplied to the non-rotating coil component 220, thereby improving the simplicity of product design.

[0105] like Figure 3 As shown, the pressurizing module 10 may further include a power supply unit 400 for supplying current to the coil component 220 , and the power supply unit 400 is electrically connected to one end 221 and the other end 222 of the coil component 220 to flow current.

[0106] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a pressurizing portion and a heating portion according to another embodiment of the present invention; Fig.10 is a plan view showing a coil component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.11 is a plan view showing a coil component according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] like Fig. 9 As shown, the lifting module 30 includes a lifting plate 31 , which sets the press module 10 to rise or fall along the height direction Z; the coil component 220 is configured outside the press part 100 and can be configured on the upper side of the lifting plate 31 .

[0108] That is, in a state where the fixing part 300 is arranged on the upper side of the lifting plate 31, the fixing part 300 is rotatably combined with the pressurizing part 100 and the heating component 210, and the coil components 220 are individually arranged on the upper side of the lifting plate 31. With such a configuration, the fixing part 300 is easily combined with the pressurizing part 100, thereby improving the simplicity of design, and even if the coil component 220 is arranged outside the pressurizing part 100, it is arranged on the upper side of the lifting plate 31 to rise or fall together with the pressurizing part 100, so that the distance between the heating component 210 and the coil component 220 remains unchanged, and the heating component 210 can be constantly heated.

[0109] like Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the coil component 220 can be formed into a spiral shape wound multiple times, but is not limited to the spiral shape, and can be formed into various shapes and structures that generate induced current. At this time, one end 221 and the other end 222 of the coil component 220 are electrically connected to the power supply unit 400 mentioned above.

[0110] As described above, the pressurizing module 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is arranged outside the pressurizing part 100 so that the heating component 210 is in direct contact with the user's body, thereby quickly providing a warm treatment effect to the user. Moreover, the heating component 210 is heated by induction heating, so even if the coil component 220 is fixed in a non-rotating state, the heating component 210 that rotates together with the pressurizing part 100 is effectively inductively heated, thereby quickly providing a warm effect to the user.

[0111] An embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment presented in this specification. Technical personnel in the field who understand the concept of the present invention can easily propose other embodiments within the scope of the same concept by adding, changing, deleting, and increasing components, and this is also included in the scope of the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pressurizing module suitable for induction heating, used for thermotherapy, characterized in that: The pressurizing module comprises: a pressurizing unit that pressurizes the user's body; and The heating portion includes a heating component and a coil component. The heating component is arranged outside the pressurizing portion to contact the user's body. The coil component generates an induced current to heat the heating component.

2. The pressurizing module applicable to the induction heating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressurizing part includes a main body component, and the main body component has an accommodation space to accommodate the coil component; The heat generating component is arranged outside the main body component.

3. The pressurizing module applicable to the induction heating method according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bonding surface for bonding the heat generating component is arranged on the outer surface of the main body component; The coupling surface is extended along the axial direction so that the heat generating component is coupled from the outer side to the inner side in the axial direction.

4. The pressurizing module applicable to the induction heating method according to claim 3, characterized in that: A corresponding surface arranged opposite to the combining surface is arranged on the inner surface of the heat generating component; A support rib is disposed on the joint surface, and the support rib extends radially outward to support the corresponding surface.

5. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 4, characterized in that: The radial distance to the end of the support rib is greater than the radial distance to the corresponding surface.

6. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support rib is provided with an inclined surface that decreases a radial distance along an outer direction from an inner side in the axial direction.

7. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 4, characterized in that: A deformation rib is disposed at an end of the support rib, and the deformation rib is elastically deformed to support the corresponding surface in a process in which the heat generating component is coupled from the outer side to the inner side in the axial direction.

8. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 3, characterized in that: A boss surface is arranged on the outer surface of the main body component, and the boss surface is extended outward in the radial direction to prevent the heat generating component from moving inward in the axial direction.

9. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pressurizing surface with a predetermined curvature is arranged on the outer surface of the heat generating component; An inner extending surface is arranged inside the body member in the axial direction, and the inner extending surface is arranged on an extension line extending from the pressurizing surface to the inside in the radial direction.

10. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 3, characterized in that: A heat insulating component is disposed on the joint surface to prevent heat from the heat generating component from being transferred to the main body component.

11. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressurizing portion further includes a cover member that is coupled to the main body member and prevents the heat generating member from moving outward in the axial direction.

12. The pressurizing module applicable to induction heating according to claim 11, characterized in that: A bushing member is disposed on the inner surface of the cover member, and the bushing member rotatably supports the pressurizing portion; A pressurizing surface with a predetermined curvature is arranged on the outer surface of the heat generating component; The cover member is provided with an outer extending surface, and the outer extending surface is provided on an extension line extending radially outward from the pressurizing surface.

13. A thermal therapy device, comprising: Compression module for thermal therapy; A conveying module, for moving the pressurizing module in a length direction; and A lifting module, for raising or lowering the pressurizing module in a height direction; The pressurizing module comprises: A pressurizing part for pressurizing a user's body; a heating portion, comprising a heating component and a coil component, wherein the heating component is arranged outside the pressurizing portion to contact the user's body, and the coil component generates an induced current to heat the heating component; and The fixing part combines the pressurizing part and the heat generating component to rotate together with the pressurizing part and is combined with the coil component in a non-rotating state.

14. The thermal therapy device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The pressurizing module further includes a power supply unit for supplying current to the coil component.

15. The thermal therapy device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The lifting module includes a lifting plate, and the lifting plate is used to set the pressurizing module and rise or fall along the height direction; The coil component is arranged outside the pressurizing portion and on an upper side of the lifting plate.

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