Coil circulating cooling control system and method for transcranial magnetic stimulator
Through a dynamic thermal management system with multi-parameter feedback, the status of coils and coolant is monitored and adjusted in real time, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor accuracy of the transcranial magnetic stimulator cooling system, and achieving efficient and safe coil temperature control.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510629254.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
AI Technical Summary
The existing transcranial magnetic stimulator cooling system has low cooling efficiency and poor control accuracy, and cannot dynamically adjust according to the actual status of the coil and coolant, resulting in excessive coil temperature, affecting equipment performance and safety.
The dynamic thermal management system with multi-parameter feedback is adopted to monitor the status of the coil and coolant in real time through a temperature sensor and a flowmeter, and intelligent adjustment is carried out in combination with the MCU controller, including a temperature acquisition module, a flow detection module, a flow regulation module and a coolant cooling module to ensure that the coil temperature is within a safe range.
It realizes efficient and safe coil cooling, ensuring that the working temperature of the coil when generating magnetic field pulses is within a safe range, and improving the reliability and flexibility of the equipment.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical cooling control, and in particular to a coil circulation cooling control system and method for a transcranial magnetic stimulator. Background Art
[0002] During the operation of the transcranial magnetic stimulator, the stimulation coil needs to continuously generate high-frequency magnetic field pulses. This process will cause the coil to generate a large amount of heat. If the heat cannot be dissipated in a timely and effective manner, the temperature of the coil will be too high, which will cause its working performance to decline, shorten its service life, and even threaten the patient's treatment safety. In order to overcome this technical problem, those skilled in the art are actively exploring. For example, the technical solution of Chinese Patent Publication No. CN117930916A proposes a cooling device for a magnetic stimulator and an intelligent temperature control system thereof, which can intelligently correct, optimize and regulate the cooling strategy of the magnetic stimulator coil. However, this solution still has shortcomings. The current cooling system of the transcranial magnetic stimulator generally has the problems of low cooling efficiency and poor control accuracy. It is impossible to implement dynamic adjustment according to the actual state of the coil and the coolant, and it is difficult to meet the cooling requirements of the transcranial magnetic stimulator under different working conditions. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system and method.
[0004] The technical solution adopted in the present invention is as follows: A transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system includes a transcranial magnetic stimulator, and a temperature acquisition module, a feedback control module, a flow regulation module, a flow detection module, and a coolant cooling module arranged in the transcranial magnetic stimulator, wherein: The temperature acquisition module includes a temperature sensor I located at the head of the stimulation coil of the transcranial magnetic stimulator and a temperature sensor II located at the end of the coolant circulation pipeline. The temperature sensor I is used to detect the temperature value I of the stimulation coil after the magnetic field pulse is generated, and the temperature sensor II is used to detect the temperature value II of the coolant after cooling. When either the temperature value I or the temperature value II exceeds the threshold, the coolant cooling module is activated. A flow detection module includes a flow meter located on the coolant circulation pipeline, the flow meter is used to detect the flow value of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline; A flow regulating module includes a solenoid valve located on the coolant circulation pipeline, the solenoid valve is used to control the flow intensity of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline; The coolant cooling module includes a liquid cooling box, a coolant circulation pipeline, a cooling pump, and a cooling fan. The liquid cooling box is placed outside the shell of the transcranial magnetic stimulator. The cooling pump is connected to the liquid cooling box and the stimulation coil head through the coolant circulation pipeline, and is used to deliver coolant to the heating stimulation coil head. The cooling fan is placed in the liquid cooling box and is used to cool the returning coolant, increase the heat dissipation efficiency, and accelerate the gas flow rate at the liquid cooling box for rapid heat dissipation. The feedback control module includes an MCU controller. The input end of the MCU controller is respectively connected to the temperature acquisition module and the flow detection module for obtaining temperature and flow information; the output end of the MCU controller is respectively connected to the flow regulation module and the coolant cooling module for flow and cooling control.
[0005] This technical solution utilizes dynamic thermal management with multi-parameter feedback. By real-time monitoring of coil and coolant temperature and flow, combined with intelligent control via the MCU, efficient and safe heat dissipation is achieved. Specifically, when the stimulation coil generates a pulsed magnetic field, significant Joule heating is instantaneously generated due to coil resistance and eddy current losses. Temperature Sensors I and II are redundant to prevent cooling failures caused by pipe blockage or pump failure. Temperature Sensor I prioritizes the signal, while Temperature Sensor II serves as a secondary protection mechanism. An external liquid cooler and fan, respectively, cool the coil using coolant and airflow. The fan, built into the coil head, compensates for insufficient coolant dissipation under extreme heat. Furthermore, if Temperature Sensor I fails, a cross-validation mechanism, using Temperature Sensor II and flow detection, triggers a protection mechanism. The flow rate is controlled by the MCU, and feedback from the flow meter adjusts the power of the circulating pump to achieve fine-tuned coolant flow and prevent excessive temperature fluctuations. This technical solution realizes real-time temperature monitoring and dynamic cooling control of the stimulation coil of the transcranial magnetic stimulator by setting up a temperature acquisition module, a feedback control module, a flow regulation module, a flow detection module and a coolant cooling module, ensuring that the operating temperature of the coil is within a safe range when generating magnetic field pulses.
[0006] In addition, the transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system and method proposed in the present invention also have the following additional technical features: According to one embodiment of the present invention, the transcranial magnetic stimulator is arranged on a movable vehicle body, which is divided into at least two layers, the transcranial magnetic stimulator is placed on the top layer, and the liquid cooling box is placed on the bottom layer; sliding wheels are provided at the bottom of the movable vehicle body.
[0007] This technical solution facilitates the movement of the equipment and the maintenance of the cooling system by placing the transcranial magnetic stimulator on a movable vehicle body and placing liquid cooling boxes in layers, thereby improving the flexibility and operability of the system.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an interaction module and an alarm module are further provided on one side of the movable vehicle body, wherein: An interactive module, including a touch screen located on one side of the transcranial magnetic stimulator, the touch screen being connected to the MCU controller and used to input transient current parameters to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse; The alarm module includes an audible and visual alarm located on one side of the transcranial magnetic stimulator. The audible and visual alarm is connected to the MCU controller and is used to send an alarm signal when the temperature is abnormal.
[0009] This technical solution enables users to adjust the intensity of magnetic field pulses and issue alarm prompts when the temperature is abnormal by setting an interactive module and an alarm module on the movable body, thereby enhancing the interactivity and safety of the system.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation coil head includes an outer sleeve, a coil and a head, wherein: the outer sleeve is a sealed hollow structure for circulating cooling liquid; the coil is sleeved inside the outer sleeve and is used to generate a magnetic field pulse that penetrates the skull when energized; and the head is set toward the patient's head.
[0011] This technical solution designs the stimulation coil head to include an outer sleeve, a coil and a head, and utilizes the outer sleeve to circulate the coolant, thereby achieving effective cooling of the coil and ensuring the generation of magnetic field pulses.
[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a telescopic protective cover is provided on the outside of the stimulation coil head. The telescopic protective cover is formed by a plurality of metal grooves connected to each other in a hinged manner, and the outer sleeve is placed in the grooves.
[0013] This technical solution provides a telescopic protective cover on the outside of the stimulation coil racket head to protect the coil from external damage and ensure the normal operation of the cooling system.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the racket head has a built-in cooling liquid bag, which is a flexible bag separated by several cavities. The cooling liquid flows from the outer sleeve into one end of the cavity, traverses all the cavities, takes away the heat and flows out from the other end of the cavity.
[0015] This technical solution increases the contact area between the coolant and the coil and improves the cooling efficiency by building a coolant bag into the racket head and designing it as a flexible bag structure with several cavities spaced apart.
[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the racket head is internally provided with a sealed spiral groove, and the cooling liquid of the outer sleeve flows into one end of the spiral groove and flows out through the other end of the spiral groove.
[0017] This technical solution uses a spiral groove with a built-in seal in the racket head to guide the coolant to form a spiral flow inside the racket head, enhancing the cooling effect and ensuring that the coil temperature is evenly reduced. [F81] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method.
[0018] A transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method comprises the following steps: S1. When treatment begins, the coolant cooling module starts, the cooling pump starts working, and the coolant in the liquid cooling box is transported to the stimulation coil head through the coolant circulation pipeline. The coolant removes heat from the stimulation coil head, and the cooling fan built into the liquid cooling box starts running, accelerating the gas flow rate in the liquid cooling box to assist in heat dissipation. S2, temperature sensor I continuously detects the temperature value I of the stimulation coil after the magnetic field pulse is generated, and temperature sensor II continuously detects the temperature value II of the cooling liquid after cooling, and transmits temperature value I and temperature value II to the MCU controller in the feedback control module in real time; The MCU controller compares the received temperature values Ⅰ and Ⅱ with the temperature limits stored in the memory to determine: If both temperature value I and temperature value II do not exceed the threshold, the coolant cooling module maintains the current operating state, the cooling pump delivers coolant at the current flow rate, and the cooling fan runs at the current speed; If either temperature value I or temperature value II exceeds the threshold, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the coolant cooling module to start or increase the working intensity of the coolant cooling module; S3, the flow meter in the flow detection module detects the flow value of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline in real time and transmits the flow value to the MCU controller; The MCU controller compares the received traffic value with the preset expected traffic intensity: If the flow value reaches the expected intensity, the flow regulation module maintains the current opening of the solenoid valve to maintain the normal flow of the coolant; If the flow value does not reach the expected intensity, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the flow regulation module to adjust the opening of the solenoid valve to increase or decrease the flow intensity of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline until the flow value reaches the expected intensity; S4, MCU controller controls the coolant cooling module and flow regulation module based on the collected information to ensure that the temperature of the stimulation coil head is always kept within a safe range, ensuring the normal operation of the transcranial magnetic stimulator.
[0019] This technical solution implements a transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method, including the circulation of coolant, real-time monitoring and adjustment of temperature and flow, to ensure that the temperature of the stimulation coil head always remains within a safe range, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the transcranial magnetic stimulator.
[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in step S1, when the treatment starts, the user inputs the parameters of the transient current through the touch screen in the interactive module to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse; the touch screen transmits the parameters input by the user to the MCU controller, and the MCU controller adjusts the working state of the transcranial magnetic stimulator according to the parameters.
[0021] This technical solution enables flexible adjustment of magnetic field pulse intensity to meet different treatment needs by introducing a step in which the user inputs transient current parameters through an interactive module.
[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, if either temperature value I or temperature value II is abnormal and continues to exceed the threshold, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the alarm module, and the sound and light alarm sends an alarm signal to remind the staff to deal with the abnormal situation in time.
[0023] This technical solution sets an alarm mechanism for abnormal temperature. When the temperature value continues to exceed the threshold, the sound and light alarm will send an alarm signal to remind the staff to deal with the abnormal situation in time to ensure the safety of the equipment.
[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) Dynamic thermal management based on multi-parameter feedback, through real-time monitoring of coil and coolant temperature and flow, using MCU controller to achieve real-time temperature monitoring and dynamic cooling control of the stimulation coil of the transcranial magnetic stimulator, ensuring that the working temperature of the coil is within a safe range when generating magnetic field pulses, and achieving efficient and safe heat dissipation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 It is a flow principle block diagram of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of flow regulation of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 3 It is a coolant cooling flow chart of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0029] In the figure: 1. Stimulation coil head; 2. Liquid cooling box; 3. Temperature sensor I; 4. Temperature sensor II; 5. Coolant circulation pipeline; 6. Movable vehicle body; 7. Interaction module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system, including a transcranial magnetic stimulator, and a temperature acquisition module, a feedback control module, a flow regulation module, a flow detection module and a coolant cooling module arranged in the transcranial magnetic stimulator, wherein: The temperature acquisition module includes a temperature sensor I3 located at the stimulation coil head 1 of the transcranial magnetic stimulator and a temperature sensor II4 located at the end of the coolant circulation pipeline 5. The temperature sensor I3 is used to detect the temperature value I of the stimulation coil after the magnetic field pulse is generated, and the temperature sensor II4 is used to detect the temperature value II of the coolant after cooling. When either the temperature value I or the temperature value II exceeds the threshold, the coolant cooling module is activated. A flow detection module includes a flow meter located on the coolant circulation pipeline 5, the flow meter is used to detect the flow value of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline 5; A flow regulating module, comprising a solenoid valve located on the coolant circulation pipeline 5, the solenoid valve being used to control the flow intensity of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline 5; The coolant cooling module includes a liquid cooling box 2, a coolant circulation pipeline 5, a cooling pump, and a cooling fan. The liquid cooling box 2 is placed outside the housing of the transcranial magnetic stimulator. The cooling pump is connected to the liquid cooling box 2 and the stimulation coil head 1 through the coolant circulation pipeline 5, and is used to deliver coolant to the heating stimulation coil head 1. The cooling fan is built into the stimulation coil head 1 to accelerate the gas flow rate at the stimulation coil head 1 for rapid heat dissipation. The feedback control module includes an MCU controller. The input end of the MCU controller is respectively connected to the temperature acquisition module and the flow detection module for obtaining temperature and flow information; the output end of the MCU controller is respectively connected to the flow regulation module and the coolant cooling module for flow and cooling control.
[0032] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this technical solution utilizes dynamic thermal management with multi-parameter feedback. By real-time monitoring of coil and coolant temperature and flow, combined with intelligent control via the MCU, efficient and safe heat dissipation is achieved. Specifically, when the stimulation coil generates a pulsed magnetic field, significant Joule heating is instantaneously generated due to coil resistance and eddy current losses. Temperature sensor I3 and temperature sensor II4 are redundant to prevent cooling failures caused by pipe blockage or pump failure. Temperature sensor I3 takes priority, while temperature sensor II4 serves as a secondary protection mechanism. An external liquid cooler 2 and a fan, respectively, cool the coil using coolant and airflow. The fan, built into the coil head, compensates for insufficient coolant dissipation under extreme heat. Furthermore, if temperature sensor I3 fails, a cross-validation mechanism, using temperature sensor II4 and flow detection, triggers protection. The flow rate is controlled by the MCU, and feedback from the flow meter adjusts the circulating pump power to achieve fine-tuned coolant flow and prevent excessive temperature fluctuations. This technical solution realizes real-time temperature monitoring and dynamic cooling control of the stimulation coil of the transcranial magnetic stimulator by setting up a temperature acquisition module, a feedback control module, a flow regulation module, a flow detection module and a coolant cooling module, ensuring that the operating temperature of the coil is within a safe range when generating magnetic field pulses.
[0033] In addition, the transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system and method proposed in the present invention also have the following additional technical features: According to one embodiment of the present invention, the transcranial magnetic stimulator is arranged on a movable body 6, which is divided into at least two layers, the transcranial magnetic stimulator is placed on the top layer, and the liquid cooling box 2 is placed on the bottom layer; sliding wheels are provided at the bottom of the movable body 6.
[0034] This technical solution facilitates the movement of the equipment and the maintenance of the cooling system by placing the transcranial magnetic stimulator on the movable vehicle body 6 and placing the liquid cooling box 2 in layers, thereby improving the flexibility and operability of the system.
[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an interactive module 7 and an alarm module are further provided on one side of the movable vehicle body 6, wherein: Interaction module 7, including a touch screen located on one side of the transcranial magnetic stimulator, the touch screen is connected to the MCU controller and is used to input the parameters of the transient current to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse; The alarm module includes an audible and visual alarm located on one side of the transcranial magnetic stimulator. The audible and visual alarm is connected to the MCU controller and is used to send an alarm signal when the temperature is abnormal.
[0036] This technical solution enables the user to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse and issue an alarm prompt when the temperature is abnormal by arranging the interactive module 7 and the alarm module on the movable body 6, thereby enhancing the interactivity and safety of the system.
[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation coil head 1 includes an outer sleeve, a coil and a head, wherein: the outer sleeve is a sealed hollow structure for circulating coolant; the coil is sleeved inside the outer sleeve and is used to generate a magnetic field pulse that penetrates the skull when energized; and the head is set toward the patient's head.
[0038] This technical solution designs the stimulation coil head 1 to include an outer sleeve, a coil and a head, and utilizes the outer sleeve to circulate the coolant, thereby achieving effective cooling of the coil and ensuring the generation of magnetic field pulses.
[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a telescopic protective cover is provided on the outside of the stimulation coil head 1. The telescopic protective cover is formed by a plurality of metal grooves connected to each other in a hinged manner, and the outer sleeve is placed in the grooves.
[0040] This technical solution provides a telescopic protective cover on the outside of the stimulation coil racket head 1 to protect the coil from external damage and ensure the normal operation of the cooling system.
[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the racket head has a built-in cooling liquid bag, which is a flexible bag separated by several cavities. The cooling liquid flows from the outer sleeve into one end of the cavity, traverses all the cavities, takes away the heat and flows out from the other end of the cavity.
[0042] This technical solution increases the contact area between the coolant and the coil and improves the cooling efficiency by building a coolant bag into the racket head and designing it as a flexible bag structure with several cavities spaced apart.
[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the racket head is internally provided with a sealed spiral groove, and the cooling liquid of the outer sleeve flows into one end of the spiral groove and flows out through the other end of the spiral groove.
[0044] This technical solution guides the coolant to form a spiral flow inside the racket head by setting a sealed spiral groove inside the racket head, thereby enhancing the cooling effect and ensuring that the coil temperature is evenly reduced.
[0045] Example 2 Based on Example 1, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method, comprising the following steps: S1. When treatment begins, the coolant cooling module is activated, and the cooling pump starts working. The coolant in the liquid cooling tank 2 is transported to the stimulation coil head 1 through the coolant circulation pipeline 5. The coolant removes heat from the stimulation coil head 1. The cooling fan built into the stimulation coil head 1 starts running, accelerating the gas flow rate in the liquid cooling tank to assist in heat dissipation. S2 and temperature sensor I3 continuously detect the temperature value I of the stimulation coil after the magnetic field pulse is generated, and temperature sensor II4 continuously detects the temperature value II of the cooling liquid after cooling, and transmits temperature values I and II to the MCU controller in the feedback control module in real time; The MCU controller compares the received temperature values Ⅰ and Ⅱ with the temperature limits stored in the memory to determine: If both temperature value I and temperature value II do not exceed the threshold, the coolant cooling module maintains the current operating state, the cooling pump delivers coolant at the current flow rate, and the cooling fan runs at the current speed; If either temperature value I or temperature value II exceeds the threshold, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the coolant cooling module to start or increase the working intensity of the coolant cooling module; S3, the flow meter in the flow detection module detects the flow value of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline 5 in real time, and transmits the flow value to the MCU controller; The MCU controller compares the received traffic value with the preset expected traffic intensity: If the flow value reaches the expected intensity, the flow regulation module maintains the current opening of the solenoid valve to maintain the normal flow of the coolant; If the flow value does not reach the expected intensity, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the flow regulation module to adjust the opening of the solenoid valve to increase or decrease the flow intensity of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline until the flow value reaches the expected intensity; S4, MCU controller controls the coolant cooling module and flow regulation module based on the collected information to ensure that the temperature of the stimulation coil head is always kept within a safe range, ensuring the normal operation of the transcranial magnetic stimulator.
[0046] This technical solution implements a transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method, including the circulation of coolant, real-time monitoring and adjustment of temperature and flow, to ensure that the temperature of the stimulation coil head 1 is always maintained within a safe range, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the transcranial magnetic stimulator.
[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in step S1, when the treatment starts, the user inputs the parameters of the transient current through the touch screen in the interactive module 7 to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse; the touch screen transmits the parameters input by the user to the MCU controller, and the MCU controller adjusts the working state of the transcranial magnetic stimulator according to the parameters.
[0048] This technical solution enables flexible adjustment of the magnetic field pulse intensity to meet different treatment needs by introducing a step in which the user inputs transient current parameters through the interactive module 7 .
[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, if either temperature value I or temperature value II is abnormal and continues to exceed the threshold, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the alarm module, and the sound and light alarm sends an alarm signal to remind the staff to deal with the abnormal situation in time.
[0050] This technical solution sets an alarm mechanism for abnormal temperature. When the temperature value continues to exceed the threshold, the sound and light alarm will send an alarm signal to remind the staff to deal with the abnormal situation in time to ensure the safety of the equipment.
[0051] Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions to the embodiments of the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions shall be within the scope of the present invention. Any person skilled in the art who can easily conceive of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention shall be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. A transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system, characterized in that: The device comprises a transcranial magnetic stimulator, and a temperature acquisition module, a feedback control module, a flow regulation module, a flow detection module and a coolant cooling module arranged in the transcranial magnetic stimulator, wherein: The temperature acquisition module comprises a temperature sensor I (3) located at the stimulation coil head (1) of the transcranial magnetic stimulator and a temperature sensor II (4) located at the end of a cooling liquid circulation pipeline (5), wherein the temperature sensor I (3) is used to detect the temperature value I of the stimulation coil after the magnetic field pulse is generated, and the temperature sensor II (4) is used to detect the temperature value II of the cooling liquid after cooling; when either the temperature value I or the temperature value II exceeds a threshold value, the cooling liquid cooling module is started; A flow detection module includes a flow meter located on the coolant circulation pipeline (5), the flow meter being used to detect the flow value of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline (5); A flow regulating module comprises a solenoid valve located on the coolant circulation pipeline (5), the solenoid valve being used to control the flow intensity of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline (5); The cooling liquid cooling module comprises a liquid cooling box (2), a cooling liquid circulation pipeline (5), a cooling pump and a cooling fan. The liquid cooling box (2) is placed outside the shell of the transcranial magnetic stimulator. The cooling pump is connected to the liquid cooling box (2) and the stimulation coil head (1) through the cooling liquid circulation pipeline (5) and is used to transport cooling liquid to the heating stimulation coil head (1). The cooling fan is placed in the liquid cooling box and is used to cool the refluxed cooling liquid, increase the cooling efficiency, and accelerate the gas flow rate at the liquid cooling box to quickly dissipate heat. The feedback control module includes an MCU controller. The input end of the MCU controller is respectively connected to the temperature acquisition module and the flow detection module for obtaining temperature and flow information; the output end of the MCU controller is respectively connected to the flow regulation module and the coolant cooling module for flow and cooling control.
2. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transcranial magnetic stimulator is arranged on a movable vehicle body (6), which is divided into at least two layers, the top layer being provided with the transcranial magnetic stimulator, and the bottom layer being provided with a liquid cooling box (2); a sliding wheel is arranged at the bottom of the movable vehicle body (6).
3. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: An interactive module (7) and an alarm module are also provided on one side of the movable vehicle body (6), wherein: An interactive module (7), comprising a touch screen located on one side of the transcranial magnetic stimulator, the touch screen being connected to the MCU controller and being used to input parameters of the transient current to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse; The alarm module includes an audible and visual alarm located on one side of the transcranial magnetic stimulator. The audible and visual alarm is connected to the MCU controller and is used to send an alarm signal when the temperature is abnormal.
4. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stimulation coil head (1) comprises an outer sleeve, a coil and a head, wherein: the outer sleeve is a sealed hollow structure for circulating a cooling liquid; the coil is sleeved inside the outer sleeve for generating a magnetic field pulse penetrating the skull after being energized; and the head is arranged toward the patient's head.
5. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stimulation coil head (1) is provided with a telescopic protective cover on the outside. The telescopic protective cover is formed by a plurality of metal grooves connected to each other in a hinged manner, and the outer sleeve is placed in the grooves.
6. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The racket head is equipped with a cooling liquid bag, which is a flexible bag separated by several cavities. The cooling liquid flows from the outer sleeve into one end of the cavity, traverses all the cavities, takes away the heat and flows out from the other end of the cavity.
7. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The racket head is internally provided with a spiral groove with sealing arrangement, and the cooling liquid of the outer sleeve flows into from one end of the spiral groove and flows out through the other end of the spiral groove.
8. A transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method, using the transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The steps include: S1. When treatment begins, the coolant cooling module is started, the cooling pump starts working, and the coolant in the liquid cooling box (2) is transported to the stimulation coil head (1) through the coolant circulation pipeline (5). The coolant takes away the heat at the stimulation coil head (1), and the cooling fan built into the stimulation coil head (1) starts running, accelerating the gas flow rate at the stimulation coil head (1) to assist in heat dissipation; S2, temperature sensor I (3) continuously detects the temperature value I of the stimulation coil after the magnetic field pulse is generated, and temperature sensor II (4) continuously detects the temperature value II of the cooling liquid after cooling, and transmits the temperature value I and the temperature value II to the MCU controller in the feedback control module in real time; The MCU controller compares the received temperature values Ⅰ and Ⅱ with the temperature limits stored in the memory to determine: If both temperature value I and temperature value II do not exceed the threshold, the coolant cooling module maintains the current operating state, the cooling pump delivers coolant at the current flow rate, and the cooling fan runs at the current speed; If either temperature value I or temperature value II exceeds the threshold, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the coolant cooling module to start or increase the working intensity of the coolant cooling module; S3, the flow meter in the flow detection module detects the flow value of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline in real time and transmits the flow value to the MCU controller; The MCU controller compares the received traffic value with the preset expected traffic intensity: If the flow value reaches the expected intensity, the flow regulation module maintains the current opening of the solenoid valve to maintain the normal flow of the coolant; If the flow value does not reach the expected intensity, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the flow regulation module to adjust the opening of the solenoid valve to increase or decrease the flow intensity of the coolant in the coolant circulation pipeline until the flow value reaches the expected intensity; S4, the MCU controller controls the coolant cooling module and the flow regulating module according to the collected information, ensuring that the temperature of the stimulation coil head (1) is always kept within a safe range, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the transcranial magnetic stimulator.
9. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: In step S1, when treatment begins, the user inputs the parameters of the transient current through the touch screen in the interactive module (7) to adjust the intensity of the magnetic field pulse; the touch screen transmits the parameters input by the user to the MCU controller, and the MCU controller adjusts the working state of the transcranial magnetic stimulator according to the parameters.
10. The transcranial magnetic stimulator coil circulation cooling control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: In step S2, if either temperature value I or temperature value II is abnormal and continues to exceed the threshold, the MCU controller sends a control signal to the alarm module, and the sound and light alarm sends an alarm signal to remind the staff to deal with the abnormal situation in time.
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