A fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis

Abstract

The application relates to the field of physiotherapy, in particular to a fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis. The application discloses a fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis, the output end of a gas pump is connected to the inlets of multiple two-position three-way valves, the first outlet of the two-position three-way valve is connected to a gas bag through an air inlet pipe, the first air outlet and the second outlet are combined and connected to an air outlet pipe, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the bottom surface of the main body of a knee pad; the fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis provided by the application can extract the airflow in a smoke box when the gas pump works, can control the two-position three-way valve through a preset program to realize the air charging and discharging actions on different gas bags, and can realize the preset massage actions of the multiple gas bags; the gas pump system can directly fill the gas bag through the medicine mist, and the airflow discharged from the gas bag can directly enter the massage part and the knee, so that the fumigation process is completed, and the massage and the fumigation are coordinated and connected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of physical therapy structures, in particular to a fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis. Background Art

[0002] Knee osteoarthritis is a widespread degenerative joint disease. Typical characteristics of this disease include the gradual wear and tear of the knee cartilage, the narrowing of the joint space, and the resulting pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Knee osteoarthritis is more common in middle-aged and elderly individuals, and its cause is related to multiple factors, including but not limited to aging, excess weight, joint overuse, and genetic factors.

[0003] Fumigation therapy is an ancient treatment method that generates steam by heating medicinal herbs and applying this steam to the affected area. This treatment aims to promote blood circulation, relieve pain, and alleviate inflammation. In the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, fumigation therapy can effectively improve the metabolic function of local tissues, thereby alleviating symptoms. The combined effects of heat and traditional Chinese medicine allow the active ingredients of the medicinal herbs to be absorbed through the skin, thereby promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and relieving swelling and pain. Massage therapy, on the other hand, is a form of physical therapy that uses manual manipulation (such as pressure, kneading, and manipulation) on specific areas of the body to relax muscles, improve blood circulation, and relieve pain. In the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, massage can effectively relieve muscle tension around the joints, thereby improving joint flexibility and range of motion.

[0004] It is difficult to realize fumigation and massage separately through related devices. It is even more difficult to realize a device combining fumigation and massage, and there are inappropriate problems in the coordination process between fumigation and massage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis, aiming to solve the problem that fumigation and massage are difficult to achieve on the same device and there is inappropriate coordination between the fumigation and massage processes.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis, comprising:

[0007] Knee pad main body;

[0008] a fixing portion connected to the kneepad main body for fixing the kneepad main body to an external knee;

[0009] a massage portion, disposed in the middle of the kneepad body in a thickness direction, the massage portion comprising a plurality of airbags arranged in an array;

[0010] An air pump system, comprising an air pump and a plurality of two-position three-way valves provided corresponding to the plurality of airbags, the two-position three-way valves comprising an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet, a first exhaust port corresponding to the first outlet, and a second exhaust port corresponding to the second outlet, the output end of the air pump being connected to the inlets of the plurality of two-position three-way valves, the first outlet of the two-position three-way valve being connected to the airbags via an air inlet pipe, the first exhaust port and the second outlet being combined to form an exhaust pipe, the exhaust pipe being introduced into the bottom surface of the kneepad main body, wherein the two-position three-way valve is a normally closed type;

[0011] a smoke box connected to the input end of the air pump;

[0012] A controller controls the operation of the air pump system.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the knee pad main body is a woven layer, an air guide layer with a thickness of 0.1 to 2.0 mm is provided between the massage part and the woven layer, and the exhaust pipe is introduced into the air guide layer.

[0014] Furthermore, the ends of the plurality of exhaust pipes are converged.

[0015] Furthermore, the air conducting layer is an open-pore foam structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the second exhaust port is connected to the smoke box.

[0017] Furthermore, the exhaust pipe on the two-position three-way valve is connected to the airbag position corresponding to the two-position three-way valve.

[0018] Furthermore, the plurality of airbags are arranged in one of 2*2, 2*3 and 3*3 rectangular arrays.

[0019] Furthermore, the plurality of airbags are connected on a plane.

[0020] Furthermore, the fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis also includes a control box, which is separately arranged from the knee pad main body, and the air pump system is installed in the control box.

[0021] Furthermore, the knee pad body includes a first layer structure and a second layer structure spaced apart in a thickness direction, and the massage part is provided between the first layer structure and the second layer structure.

[0022] The present invention provides a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis. The massage part includes a plurality of airbags arranged in an array. The output end of the air pump is connected to the inlet of a plurality of two-position three-way valves to provide airflow input. The first outlet of the two-position three-way valve is connected to the airbag via an air inlet pipe. The first exhaust port and the second outlet are combined to lead to an exhaust pipe, which is introduced into the bottom surface of the kneepad body. When the air pump is working, the airflow in the smoke box is extracted, and the two-position three-way valve is controlled by a preset program to realize the inflation and deflation of different airbags, so that the multiple airbags complete the preset massage action. The air pump system directly fills the airbags with medicinal mist, and the airflow discharged from the airbags directly enters between the massage part and the knee, completing the fumigation process, and achieving coordinated and connected cooperation between massage and fumigation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to a first embodiment of the present invention (from an upper perspective);

[0024] Figure 2 1 is a schematic diagram of a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to a first embodiment of the present invention (from a lower perspective);

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram (first perspective) of a two-position three-way valve in a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (second perspective) of a two-position three-way valve in a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a connection diagram of a two-position three-way valve in a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the massage portion of the fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection concept of the air pump system in the fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the connection concept of the air pump system in the fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure markings: 100-knee pad main body, 110-woven layer, 120-air guide layer, 130-first layer structure, 140-second layer structure, 200-fixing part, 300-massage part, 310-air bag, 410-air pump, 420-two-position three-way valve, 421-inlet, 422-first outlet, 423-second outlet, 424-first exhaust port, 425-second exhaust port, 430-intake pipe, 440-exhaust pipe, 450-control box, 500-smoke box.

[0033] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, unless expressly stated otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", "said", "above", and "the" used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the specification of the present invention refers to the presence of the described features, integers, steps, operations, elements, units, modules, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, units, modules, components, and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when we refer to an element as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. In addition, "connected" or "coupled" as used herein may include wireless connections or wireless couplings. The term "and / or" used herein includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the art to which this invention belongs. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the prior art and, unless specifically defined as such, will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 9 In one embodiment of the present invention, a fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis comprises:

[0038] Kneepad main body 100;

[0039] A fixing portion 200 connected to the kneepad body 100 for fixing the kneepad body 100 to an external knee;

[0040] The massage part 300 is provided in the middle of the thickness direction of the knee pad body 100, and the massage part 300 includes a plurality of air bags 310 arranged in an array;

[0041] An air pump system includes an air pump 410 and a plurality of two-position three-way valves 420 provided corresponding to the plurality of air bags 310. The two-position three-way valves 420 include an inlet 421, a first outlet 422, a second outlet 423, a first exhaust port 424 corresponding to the first outlet 422, and a second exhaust port 425 corresponding to the second outlet 423. The output end of the air pump 410 is connected to the inlets 421 of the plurality of two-position three-way valves 420. The first outlet 422 of the two-position three-way valve 420 is connected to the air bag 310 via an air inlet pipe 430. The first exhaust port 424 and the second outlet 423 are combined to form an exhaust pipe 440. The exhaust pipe 440 is introduced into the bottom surface of the knee pad main body 100. The two-position three-way valve 420 is normally closed.

[0042] The smoke box 500 is connected to the input end of the air pump 410;

[0043] A controller controls the operation of the air pump system.

[0044] In the prior art, it is difficult to realize fumigation and massage separately through related devices. It is even more difficult to realize a device combining fumigation and massage, and there are inappropriate problems in the coordination process between fumigation and massage.

[0045] The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis provided by the present invention includes a knee pad body 100, a fixing part 200, a massage part 300, an air pump system and a smoke box 500.

[0046] The kneepad body 100 may be in the form of a sheet and may be wrapped around the knee during work.

[0047] The fixing portion 200 is connected to the kneepad body 100 and is used to fix the kneepad body 100 to the outside of the knee. The fixing portion 200 is set at both ends of the length of the kneepad body 100 and can be a strap type, a button type, or a Velcro type.

[0048] The massage portion 300 is located in the middle of the kneepad body 100 in the thickness direction. The massage portion 300 includes a plurality of airbags 310 arranged in an array. The airbags 310 can be arranged in a rectangular array or a circular array. The shape of the airbags 310 can be designed to better match the shape of the knee.

[0049] The air pump system includes an air pump 410 and multiple two-position, three-way valves 420 corresponding to the airbags 310. The air pump 410 allows for both airflow and degassing. The two-position, three-way valves 420 are normally closed; when de-energized, airflow does not pass through them. The two-position, three-way valves 420 include an inlet 421, a first outlet 422, a second outlet 423, a first exhaust port 424 corresponding to the first outlet 422, and a second exhaust port 425 corresponding to the second outlet 423. The output of the air pump 410 connects to the inlets 421 of the multiple two-position, three-way valves 420, providing airflow. The first outlet 422 of the two-position, three-way valves 420 is connected to the airbags 310 via an air inlet pipe 430. The first and second outlets 424 and 423 merge to form an exhaust pipe 440, which leads to the bottom surface of the kneepad body 100. The exhaust pipe 440 can be introduced into the bottom surface of the kneepad body 100 in various ways as long as airflow can be achieved. For example, the exhaust pipe 440 can be directly inserted into the bottom surface of the kneepad body 100, or indirectly achieved through an air cavity or other structure.

[0050] The smoke box 500 is connected to the input end of the air pump 410, and the prepared herbal or medicinal aerosol is burned in the smoke box 500. When the air pump 410 is working, it extracts the air flow in the smoke box 500 and controls different air bags 310 through different two-position three-way valves 420.

[0051] The controller controls the operation of the air pump system, specifically controls the operation of the air pump 410 and the two-position three-way valve 420 .

[0052] The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis can be provided with a rechargeable power supply to power the controller and the air pump system, or a power cord can be provided to power the controller and the air pump system.

[0053] While working:

[0054] The controller controls the air pump 410 to extract the air flow in the smoke box 500. The preset program completes the inflation process of the corresponding airbag 310 and the deflation process of the corresponding airbag 310, thereby completing the preset massage action through the multiple airbags 310.

[0055] During the control process of a single airbag 310, at the first working position of the two-position three-way valve 420, the inlet 421 is connected to the first outlet 422, and the first outlet 422 is not connected to the first exhaust port 424, so that the airbag 310 completes inflation. At this time, the second outlet 423 is connected to the second exhaust port 425, and the airflow between the airbag 310 and the knee is discharged from the second outlet 423 and the second exhaust port 425 in sequence, which is beneficial to the inflation of the airbag 310 while allowing new medicine mist to re-enter.

[0056] At the second working position of the two-position three-way valve 420, the inlet 421 is connected to the second outlet 423, and the second outlet 423 is not connected to the second exhaust port 425, so that new medicine mist is introduced between the airbag 310 and the knee. At this time, the first outlet 422 is connected to the first exhaust port 424, and the negative pressure formed at the position of the second outlet 423 acts on the airbag 310 through the exhaust pipe 440, thereby emptying the airbag 310.

[0057] It is particularly noted that the air pump system directly fills the airbag 310 with the medicinal mist, and during the emptying process, the fumigation process is directly completed, that is, the massage and fumigation are coordinated and connected.

[0058] In summary, the massage section 300 includes multiple airbags 310 arranged in an array. The output of the air pump 410 is connected to the inlets 421 of multiple two-position, three-way valves 420, providing airflow input. The first outlet 422 of the two-position, three-way valve 420 is connected to the airbags 310 via an air inlet pipe 430. The first exhaust port 424 and the second outlet 423 are combined to form an exhaust pipe 440, which is connected to the bottom surface of the kneepad body 100. When the air pump 410 is in operation, it draws air from the mist cartridge 500 and controls the two-position, three-way valves 420 through a preset program to inflate and deflate the various airbags 310, thereby performing the preset massage action. The air pump system directly fills the airbags 310 with medicinal mist, and the airflow discharged from the airbags 310 enters the space between the massage section 300 and the knee, completing the fumigation process, achieving a coordinated and integrated massage and fumigation process.

[0059] Reference Figures 6 to 7 In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the knee pad body 100 is a woven layer 110 , an air guide layer 120 with a thickness of 0.1 to 2.0 mm is provided between the massage part 300 and the woven layer 110 , and the exhaust pipe 440 is introduced into the air guide layer 120 .

[0060] In this embodiment, the air guide layer 120 can be an air layer or a mesh structure layer as long as it can achieve the air flow conduction effect. The thickness of the air guide layer 120 is 0.1 to 2.0 mm, which can achieve the conduction effect without hindering the normal operation of the massage part 300.

[0061] Reference Figure 8 In one embodiment, the ends of the plurality of exhaust pipes 440 are converged.

[0062] In this embodiment, multiple exhaust pipes 440 are brought together, thereby improving the simplicity of the overall structure and reducing the difficulty of installation.

[0063] In one embodiment, the air conducting layer 120 is an open-cell foam structure.

[0064] In this embodiment, the open-cell foam structure of the air-conducting layer 120 ensures the separation function while being less susceptible to separation failure. The air-conducting layer 120 can be made of materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyurethane. The cavities within the air-conducting layer 120 should be relatively large to facilitate airflow.

[0065] In one embodiment, the second exhaust port 425 is connected to the smoke box 500 .

[0066] In this embodiment, the second exhaust port 425 functions to remove airflow between the kneepad body 100 and the knee. During the inflation of the airbag 310 through the first outlet 422, airflow between the kneepad body 100 and the knee is naturally squeezed out. During operation, this airflow is mostly medical mist. Therefore, directing the second exhaust port 425 to the aerosol box 500 is convenient, reducing waste and avoiding discomfort caused by medical mist overflow.

[0067] Reference Figure 9 In one embodiment, the exhaust pipe 440 on the two-position three-way valve 420 is connected to the position of the airbag 310 corresponding to the two-position three-way valve 420 .

[0068] In this embodiment, when the exhaust pipe 440 needs to work, that is, when the airbag 310 needs to be exhausted, there is space between the airbag 310 and the knee. The exhaust pipe 440 is connected to the corresponding position of the airbag 310, which can just complete the fumigation effect on the part.

[0069] Reference Figure 8 In one embodiment, the plurality of airbags 310 are arranged in one of 2*2, 2*3 and 3*3 rectangular arrays.

[0070] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the multiple airbags 310 is limited. Too many airbags 310 significantly increase the complexity of the overall structure, while too few airbags 310 weaken the overall massage effect. Different massage actions can be achieved by cooperating with multiple airbags 310 in a horizontal, vertical, diagonal or other order.

[0071] In one embodiment, a plurality of the air bags 310 are connected on a plane.

[0072] In this embodiment, multiple airbags 310 are connected on a plane, thereby providing a basis for convenient installation and smooth operation. The connection between the airbags 310 can be adhesive or mechanical connection (rivet, etc.).

[0073] In one embodiment, the fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis further includes a control box 450 . The control box 450 is separate from the knee pad body 100 , and the air pump system is installed in the control box 450 .

[0074] In the previous embodiment, the air pump system can be installed on the knee brace body 100. However, in this embodiment, a control box 450 is provided separately from the knee brace body 100, and the air pump system is installed within the control box 450, thereby reducing the load on the knee. All exhaust pipes 440 and intake pipes 430 in the air pump system are bundled to form a pipeline bundle. After the pipeline bundle is connected to the knee brace body 100, each exhaust pipe 440 and intake pipe 430 is connected to each air bag 310.

[0075] Reference Figures 7 to 8 In one embodiment, the knee pad body 100 includes a first layer structure 130 and a second layer structure 140 spaced apart in a thickness direction, and the massage part 300 is disposed between the first layer structure 130 and the second layer structure 140 .

[0076] In this embodiment, a method for fixing the massage part 300 is provided, which has the advantages of being simple and reliable.

[0077] In summary, the fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis provided by the present invention comprises a massage section 300 comprising a plurality of airbags 310 arranged in an array. The output of an air pump 410 is connected to the inlets 421 of a plurality of two-position, three-way valves 420, providing airflow input. The first outlet 422 of the two-position, three-way valves 420 is connected to the airbags 310 via an air inlet pipe 430. The first exhaust port 424 and the second outlet 423 are combined to form an exhaust pipe 440, which is directed to the bottom surface of the kneepad body 100. When the air pump 410 is in operation, it draws air from the mist cartridge 500 and controls the two-position, three-way valves 420 via a preset program to inflate and deflate the various airbags 310, thereby achieving a preset massage action. The air pump system directly fills the airbags 310 with medicinal mist, while the air discharged from the airbags 310 enters the space between the massage section 300 and the knee, completing the fumigation process. This achieves a coordinated and seamless massage and fumigation experience.

[0078] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the contents of the present invention description and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis, characterized in that: include: Kneepad main body (100); a fixing portion (200) connected to the kneepad main body (100) and used for fixing the kneepad main body (100) to an external knee; a massage portion (300) disposed in the middle portion of the kneepad main body (100) in a thickness direction, the massage portion (300) comprising a plurality of airbags (310) arranged in an array; An air pump system comprises an air pump (410) and a plurality of two-position three-way valves (420) provided corresponding to the plurality of air bags (310), wherein the two-position three-way valves (420) comprise an inlet (421), a first outlet (422), a second outlet (423), a first exhaust port (424) corresponding to the first outlet (422), and a second exhaust port (425) corresponding to the second outlet (423); an output end of the air pump (410) is connected to the inlets (421) of the plurality of two-position three-way valves (420); the first outlet (422) of the two-position three-way valve (420) is connected to the air bag (310) via an air inlet pipe (430); the first exhaust port (424) and the second outlet (423) are combined to form an exhaust pipe (440); the exhaust pipe (440) is introduced into the bottom surface of the knee pad main body (100); wherein the two-position three-way valve (420) is a normally closed type; A smoke box (500) connected to the input end of the air pump (410); A controller, controlling the operation of the air pump system; During the control process of a single airbag (310), at the first working position of the two-position three-way valve (420), the inlet (421) and the first outlet (422) are connected, and the first outlet (422) and the first exhaust port (424) are disconnected, so that the airbag (310) is completely inflated, and at this time, the second outlet (423) and the second exhaust port (425) are connected; In the second working position of the two-position three-way valve (420), the inlet (421) and the second outlet (423) are connected, and the second outlet (423) and the second exhaust port (425) are not connected. At this time, the first outlet (422) and the first exhaust port (424) are connected, and the negative pressure formed at the position of the second outlet (423) acts on the airbag (310) through the exhaust pipe (440), thereby emptying the airbag (310).

2. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the kneepad main body (100) is a woven layer (110), an air guide layer (120) with a thickness of 0.1 to 2.0 mm is provided between the massage part (300) and the woven layer (110), and the exhaust pipe (440) is introduced into the air guide layer (120).

3. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ends of the plurality of exhaust pipes (440) are joined together.

4. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air-conducting layer (120) is an open-pore foam structure.

5. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second exhaust port (425) is connected to the smoke box (500).

6. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The exhaust pipe (440) on the two-position three-way valve (420) is connected to the position of the airbag (310) corresponding to the two-position three-way valve (420).

7. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The plurality of airbags (310) are arranged in one of a 2*2, 2*3 and 3*3 rectangular array.

8. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The plurality of air bags (310) are connected on a plane.

9. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The fumigation and massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis further comprises a control box (450), wherein the control box (450) is separately provided from the knee pad main body (100), and the air pump system is installed in the control box (450).

10. The fumigation massage device for relieving knee osteoarthritis according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The kneepad main body (100) comprises a first layer structure (130) and a second layer structure (140) spaced apart in a thickness direction, and the massage portion (300) is disposed between the first layer structure (130) and the second layer structure (140).

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