Tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device and method based on specific-intensity micro magnetic field

By designing a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device with omnidirectional wheels for easy movement, a folding structure, and gear transmission, the problems of flexibility and stability of existing devices have been solved, achieving convenient transportation, storage, and multi-dimensional tumor cell inhibition effects.

CN121819174APending Publication Date: 2026-04-10CHANGCHUN YUNPAI HUILIAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Filing Date
2026-01-29
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Existing tumor physiotherapy devices are inflexible, inconvenient to move and store, have poor stability after deployment, and lack convenient storage structures.

Method used

A tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a micro-magnetic field of specific intensity was designed. It adopts universal wheels for easy movement, a folding structure for easy storage, and gear transmission to realize the deployment and retraction of the support. It is equipped with a targeted irradiation component and a thermal effect to ensure multi-dimensional coverage of the tumor area.

Benefits of technology

It achieves convenient transportation and storage, has a stable structure, is flexible in operation, ensures therapeutic effects, and improves the convenience and stability of the device.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device and method based on a specific-intensity micro magnetic field, and belongs to the field of medical instruments.The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device comprises a main board, a rear board is fixed to the rear portion of the upper surface of the main board, a front board is rotatably connected to the front end of the main board, and the left side and the right side of the main board are each provided with two rotating grooves; the universal wheels are arranged at the bottom and matched with a handle of the rear plate, so that flexible pushing can be achieved, the moving direction can be controlled, and transferring is convenient and fast; a folding structure is provided, the support can be driven to retract by turning over the side plates and the front plate, the size of the device is reduced, meanwhile, physiotherapy equipment can be wrapped and protected, losses in the transportation and storage process are reduced, and space is saved; the physiotherapy equipment generates a 1-100mT specific intensity micro magnetic field through current, and cooperates with a warm effect to inhibit tumor cell proliferation from multiple aspects of cell cycle interference, energy metabolism destruction and apoptosis induction, so that the physiotherapy effect is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device and method based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity. Background Technology

[0002] Existing tumor physiotherapy technologies have many shortcomings, such as poor flexibility of physiotherapy devices, inconvenience in moving, transporting and storing them; poor stability after deployment; and lack of convenient placement structures for auxiliary instruments.

[0003] To address the aforementioned shortcomings of existing technologies, a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device and method based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device and method based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] Technical Solution: To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, more specifically, a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity, comprising a main board, a rear plate fixed to the rear of the upper surface of the main board, a front plate rotatably connected to the front end of the main board, two rotating slots on each of the left and right sides of the main board, rotating components rotatably connected inside the rotating slots, four rotating components divided into two groups, each group of two rotating components jointly fixed to a side plate, a top plate fixed to the opposite ends of the two side plates, and a physiotherapy device fixed to the upper surface of the main board.

[0006] Furthermore, the inner sides of the rotating groove on the left rear and the rotating groove on the right front are both provided with inner grooves. The lower surface of the main board has two grooves on the front and back. The inner grooves are connected to the interior of the adjacent grooves. A bracket is rotatably connected inside the grooves. The rotating component on the left rear and the rotating component on the right front are both axially fixed with a gear one. A gear two is rotatably connected inside the inner groove. The gear two meshes with the gear one and is fixedly connected to the bracket. A base frame is provided below the main board. The base frame has two bottom grooves inside. The front and back surfaces of the bottom grooves are provided with slides. A movable rod is movably connected inside the two slides. The outer surface of the movable rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, the base frame is fixed with four casters, which are arranged in a circular array.

[0008] Furthermore, a handle is fixed to the bottom of the rear plate.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the two brackets is fixed with a support strip on its opposite side, and a horizontal plate is provided on the upper surface of both support strips.

[0010] Furthermore, two limiting blocks are fixed on the opposite sides of the two top plates.

[0011] Furthermore, the horizontal plate is adapted to the four limiting blocks.

[0012] Furthermore, the physiotherapy device is equipped with a targeted irradiation component. This component uses an embedded cylinder as its core working unit and employs a three-directional irradiation design (upward, sideways, and downward). Combined with an adjustable micro-magnetic field output of 1-100mT, it can flexibly adapt to the body's posture according to the location of the lesion, ensuring that the magnetic field fully covers the tumor area from multiple dimensions. At the same time, the magnetic field-induced thermal effect of 39.6-42.3℃ simultaneously enhances the inhibitory effect on the proliferation of tumor cells such as breast cancer and lung cancer, which is a key component to ensure the targeted and comprehensive nature of the physiotherapy.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, more specifically, a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy method based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field, using a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field as described, comprising the following steps: S1. Device Deployment and Adjustment: The device is moved to the designated physiotherapy area by pushing the device with the casters at the bottom of the base frame and controlling the direction of movement with the handle at the bottom of the rear panel. Pull out the horizontal plate between the four limit blocks to release the fixed constraint of the bracket; Flip the front panel to a horizontal position, then flip the two side panels to the sides. The side panels drive the rotating parts to rotate along the rotating groove. Gear 1 on the rotating parts drives gear 2 in the inner groove to rotate, which in turn drives the bracket to rotate and unfold around the groove. The movable rod at the bottom of the bracket slides along the slide in the bottom groove to the limit position, so that the bracket can maintain stable support. Place the horizontal board on the two support strips to form a shelf, place the physiotherapy auxiliary equipment, then start the physiotherapy equipment, and adjust its micro-magnetic field output intensity, range of action and other parameters to ensure that the equipment is in normal working condition; S2. Physiotherapy Implementation: The physiotherapy equipment is activated, and the targeted irradiation components irradiate the patient's tumor lesion area from three directions: top, side, and bottom. The device position is adjusted according to the distance between the patient's tumor lesion area and the device to ensure that the lesion area is within the effective range. The device outputs a micro magnetic field of specific intensity of 1-100mT, and at the same time, the magnetic field generates heat to maintain the temperature of the irradiated area at 39.6-42.3℃. This specific intensity micromagnetic field inhibits tumor cell proliferation through multiple mechanisms: One is to directly act on target tumor cells such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and glioma cells, interfering with the cell cycle and causing them to arrest in the G1 phase, or directly inducing tumor cell apoptosis; Secondly, it alters mitochondrial function in tumor cells, regulates reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and calcium ion channel activity, disrupts the energy metabolism balance of tumor cells, and inhibits their proliferation. Third, combined with the thermal effect of 39.6-42.3℃, it further enhances the inhibitory effect on tumor cell proliferation; The treatment cycle is completed according to the preset physiotherapy duration. During the treatment, the equipment operation status, micro magnetic field strength, temperature of the irradiated area and patient reaction are monitored in real time. If abnormal parameters or patient discomfort occur, the machine is stopped and adjusted in time. S3. Follow-up treatment: After treatment, turn off the physiotherapy equipment, remove the auxiliary instruments from the horizontal plate, flip the side plate and front plate to the folded state, the bracket is retracted with the gear transmission, the movable rod is reset along the slide, and finally the horizontal plate is placed back between the four limit blocks and fixed. The device is then transferred to the storage area by the handle and casters.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device and method based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity of the present invention are as follows: Highly convenient and easy to transport and store: The bottom of the device is equipped with casters and a handle on the rear plate, which can be pushed and controlled to move the direction of movement, making it easy to transport. It features a folding structure, and the support can be retracted by flipping the side and front panels, reducing the size of the device. At the same time, it can wrap and protect the physiotherapy equipment, reducing damage during transportation and storage, and saving space.

[0015] Stable structure and flexible operation: The bracket can be opened and closed synchronously by flipping the side plate through the meshing transmission of gear one and gear two. The movable rod at the bottom of the bracket slides along the slide to the limit position to ensure stable support after opening. When unfolded, the horizontal board can be placed on the support bar to form a shelf, which is convenient for placing physiotherapy auxiliary equipment and improves the ease of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the motherboard and side plate in this invention; Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side plate and the bracket in this invention; Figure 5 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main board; 2. Rear board; 3. Front board; 4. Rotary groove; 5. Rotary component; 6. Side board; 7. Top board; 8. Inner groove; 9. Groove; 10. Bracket; 11. Gear 1; 12. Gear 2; 13. Base frame; 14. Bottom groove; 15. Slide rail; 16. Physiotherapy equipment; 17. Casters; 18. Handle; 19. Support bar; 20. Horizontal plate; 21. Limiting block; 22. Movable rod. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present application can be combined with each other.

[0020] To make the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Reference Figures 1-5 A tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micro magnetic field includes a main board 1, a rear plate 2 fixed to the rear of the upper surface of the main board 1, a front plate 3 rotatably connected to the front end of the main board 1, two rotating slots 4 are opened on the left and right sides of the main board 1, rotating parts 5 are rotatably connected inside the rotating slots 4, the four rotating parts 5 are divided into two groups, each group of two rotating parts 5 is fixed with a side plate 6, a top plate 7 is fixed to the opposite ends of the two side plates 6, and a physiotherapy device 16 is fixed to the upper surface of the main board 1. The inner sides of the rotating groove 4 on the left rear and the rotating groove 4 on the right front are both provided with inner grooves 8. The lower surface of the main board 1 has two grooves 9 on the front and back. The inner grooves 8 are connected to the interior of the adjacent grooves 9. The bracket 10 is rotatably connected inside the grooves 9. The rotating parts 5 on the left rear and the rotating parts 5 on the right front are both axially fixed with gear 11. Gear 2 12 is rotatably connected inside the inner groove 8. Gear 2 12 meshes with gear 11 and is fixedly connected to the bracket 10. A base frame 13 is provided below the main board 1. The base frame 13 has two bottom grooves 14 inside. The front and back surfaces of the bottom grooves 14 are provided with slide rails 15. The two slide rails 15 are movably connected to a movable rod 22. The outer surface of the movable rod 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bracket 10. The bottom of the base frame 13 is fixed with four casters 17, which are arranged in a circular array; the bottom of the rear plate 2 is fixed with a handle 18.

[0022] The physiotherapy device 16 is equipped with a targeted irradiation component. This component uses an embedded cylinder as its core working unit and features a three-directional irradiation design that provides upward, lateral, and downward irradiation. Combined with an adjustable micro-magnetic field output of 1-100mT, it can flexibly adapt to the body's posture according to the location of the lesion, ensuring that the magnetic field fully covers the tumor area from multiple dimensions. At the same time, it works in conjunction with the magnetic field-induced thermal effect of 39.6-42.3℃ to simultaneously enhance the inhibitory effect on the proliferation of tumor cells such as breast cancer and lung cancer. This is a key component that ensures the targeted and comprehensive nature of the physiotherapy.

[0023] Preferably, each of the two supports 10 has a support strip 19 fixed on its opposite side, and a horizontal plate 20 is provided on the upper surface of the two support strips 19; each of the two top plates 7 has two limiting blocks 21 fixed on its opposite side; the horizontal plate 20 is adapted to the four limiting blocks 21.

[0024] Preferably, the physiotherapy device 16 is internally equipped with a targeted irradiation component. This component uses an embedded cylinder as its core working unit and employs a three-directional irradiation design (upward, sideways, and downward). Combined with an adjustable micro-magnetic field output of 1-100mT, it can flexibly adapt to the body's posture according to the location of the lesion, ensuring comprehensive multi-dimensional coverage of the tumor area. Simultaneously, the magnetic field-induced 39.6-42.3℃ thermal effect enhances the inhibitory effect on the proliferation of tumor cells such as breast cancer and lung cancer, making it a key component ensuring the targeted and comprehensive nature of the physiotherapy. Reference Figures 1-5 A tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy method based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field, using a tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field as described above, includes the following steps: S1. Device Deployment and Adjustment: The device is pushed by the casters 17 at the bottom of the base frame 13 and the direction of movement is controlled by the handle 18 at the bottom of the rear plate 2, so as to transfer the device to the designated physiotherapy area. Pull out the horizontal plate 20 between the four limit blocks 21 to release the fixed constraint of the bracket 10; Flip the front plate 3 to a horizontal position, then flip the two side plates 6 to both sides. The side plates 6 drive the rotating part 5 to rotate along the rotating groove 4. The gear 11 on the rotating part 5 drives the gear 212 in the inner groove 8 to rotate, thereby driving the bracket 10 to rotate and unfold around the groove 9. The movable rod 22 at the bottom of the bracket 10 slides along the slide 15 in the bottom groove 14 to the limit position, so that the bracket 10 maintains stable support. Place the horizontal plate 20 on the two support strips 19 to form a shelf, place the physiotherapy auxiliary equipment, then start the physiotherapy equipment 16, and adjust its micro-magnetic field output intensity, range of action and other parameters to ensure that the equipment is in normal working condition. S2. Physiotherapy Implementation: Activate physiotherapy equipment 16 to irradiate the patient's tumor lesion area from three directions: top, side, and bottom, through the targeted irradiation component; The device position is adjusted according to the distance between the patient's tumor lesion area and the device to ensure that the lesion area is within the effective range. The device outputs a micro magnetic field of specific intensity of 1-100mT, and at the same time, the magnetic field generates heat to maintain the temperature of the irradiated area at 39.6-42.3℃. This specific intensity micromagnetic field inhibits tumor cell proliferation through multiple mechanisms: One is to directly act on target tumor cells such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and glioma cells, interfering with the cell cycle and causing them to arrest in the G1 phase, or directly inducing tumor cell apoptosis; Secondly, it alters mitochondrial function in tumor cells, regulates reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and calcium ion channel activity, disrupts the energy metabolism balance of tumor cells, and inhibits their proliferation. Third, combined with the thermal effect of 39.6-42.3℃, it further enhances the inhibitory effect on tumor cell proliferation; The treatment cycle is completed according to the preset physiotherapy duration. During the treatment, the equipment operation status, micro magnetic field strength, temperature of the irradiated area and patient reaction are monitored in real time. If abnormal parameters or patient discomfort occur, the machine is stopped and adjusted in time. S3. Follow-up treatment: After treatment, turn off the physiotherapy equipment 16, remove the auxiliary instruments from the horizontal plate 20, flip the side plate 6 and front plate 3 to the folded state, the bracket 10 is retracted with the gear transmission, the movable rod 22 is reset along the slide 15, and finally the horizontal plate 20 is placed back between the four limit blocks 21 and fixed. The device is transferred to the storage area by the handle 18 and the universal wheel 17.

[0025] Working principle: When the physiotherapy is completed or during transportation and storage, the device is folded to reduce its size while wrapping the physiotherapy equipment 16, thus facilitating storage and transportation while protecting the physiotherapy equipment 16. Personnel need to first pull out the horizontal plate 20, release the fixation between the supports 10, flip the front plate 3 to stand upright, and then flip the side plates 6 on both sides to stand upright. The supports 10 are rotated by the transmission of gear 11 and gear 2 12. The movable rod 22 at the bottom of the supports 10 moves inside the slide 15, thereby folding the two supports 10 and reducing the overall height of the device. At this time, the side plates 6 fold the physiotherapy equipment 16 to the left and right, and the two top plates 7 are on top, thereby achieving the effect of wrapping and protecting. Finally, place the horizontal plate 20 between the four limit blocks 21, and then push the device to move by operating the handle 18.

[0026] When unfolded, the horizontal panel 20, side panel 6, and front panel 3 can all be used as shelves, increasing the ease of operation of related equipment and instruments; During physiotherapy, the targeted irradiation component of the physiotherapy equipment 16 generates a micro-magnetic field of specific intensity of 1-100mT through electric current, combined with a thermal effect of 39.6-42.3℃, to inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells from multiple aspects such as cell cycle interference, energy metabolism disruption, and apoptosis induction, thus ensuring the physiotherapy effect.

[0027] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity, comprising a main board (1), characterized in that: A rear plate (2) is fixed to the rear of the upper surface of the main board (1). A front plate (3) is rotatably connected to the front end of the main board (1). Two rotating slots (4) are opened on the left and right sides of the main board (1). Rotating parts (5) are rotatably connected inside the rotating slots (4). The four rotating parts (5) are divided into two groups. Each group of two rotating parts (5) is fixed with a side plate (6). A top plate (7) is fixed to the opposite ends of the two side plates (6). A physiotherapy device (16) is fixed to the upper surface of the main board (1).

2. The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sides of the rotating groove (4) on the left rear and the rotating groove (4) on the right front are both provided with inner grooves (8). The lower surface of the main board (1) has two grooves (9) on the front and back. The inner groove (8) is connected to the interior of the adjacent groove (9). A bracket (10) is rotatably connected inside the groove (9). The rotating component (5) on the left rear and the rotating component (5) on the right front are both axially fixed with gear one (11). Gear two (12) is rotatably connected inside the inner groove (8). The second gear (12) meshes with the first gear (11), and the second gear (12) is fixedly connected to the bracket (10). A base frame (13) is provided below the main board (1). Two bottom grooves (14) are opened inside the base frame (13). Slides (15) are opened on the front and rear surfaces of the bottom grooves (14). A movable rod (22) is movably connected inside the two slides (15). The outer surface of the movable rod (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bracket (10).

3. The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the base frame (13) is fixed with four casters (17), which are arranged in a circular array.

4. The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (18) is fixed to the bottom of the rear plate (2).

5. The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the two brackets (10) has a support strip (19) fixed on its opposite side, and a horizontal plate (20) is provided on the upper surface of the two support strips (19).

6. The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limiting blocks (21) are fixed on opposite sides of the two top plates (7), and the horizontal plate (20) is adapted to the four limiting blocks (21).

7. The tumor cell proliferation inhibition physiotherapy device based on a specific intensity micromagnetic field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The physiotherapy device (16) is equipped with a targeted irradiation component. The component has an embedded cylinder as its core working unit. Through the three-directional irradiation design of upward, side and downward, and with the adjustable micro magnetic field output of 1-100mT, it can flexibly adapt to the human body posture according to the location of the lesion, ensuring that the magnetic field covers the tumor area from multiple dimensions. At the same time, with the magnetic field-induced 39.6-42.3℃ warming effect, it simultaneously enhances the inhibitory effect on the proliferation of tumor cells such as breast cancer and lung cancer, which is a key supporting component to ensure the targeted and comprehensive nature of physiotherapy.

8. A method for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity, using a tumor cell proliferation inhibition device based on a micromagnetic field of specific intensity as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Device deployment and debugging: Push the device with the casters (17) at the bottom of the base frame (13), and control the direction of movement with the handle (18) at the bottom of the rear plate (2) to transfer the device to the designated physiotherapy area. Pull out the horizontal plate (20) between the four limiting blocks (21) to release the fixed constraint of the bracket (10); Flip the front plate (3) to a horizontal position, then flip the two side plates (6) to both sides. The side plates (6) drive the rotating part (5) to rotate along the rotating groove (4). The gear one (11) on the rotating part (5) drives the gear two (12) in the inner groove (8) to rotate, thereby driving the bracket (10) to rotate and unfold around the groove (9). The movable rod (22) at the bottom of the bracket (10) slides along the slide (15) in the bottom groove (14) to the limit position, so that the bracket (10) can maintain stable support. Place the horizontal plate (20) on the two support strips (19) to form a shelf, place the physiotherapy auxiliary equipment, then start the physiotherapy equipment (16), and adjust its micro-magnetic field output intensity, range of action and other parameters to ensure that the equipment is in normal working condition; S2, Physiotherapy Implementation: Activate the physiotherapy equipment (16) and irradiate the patient's tumor lesion area from the top, side and bottom directions through the targeted irradiation component; The device position is adjusted according to the distance between the patient's tumor lesion area and the device to ensure that the lesion area is within the effective range. The device outputs a micro magnetic field of specific intensity of 1-100mT, and at the same time, the magnetic field generates heat to maintain the temperature of the irradiated area at 39.6-42.3℃. This specific intensity micromagnetic field inhibits tumor cell proliferation through multiple mechanisms: One is to directly act on target tumor cells such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and glioma cells, interfering with the cell cycle and causing them to arrest in the G1 phase, or directly inducing tumor cell apoptosis; Second, it alters mitochondrial function in tumor cells, regulates reactive oxygen species levels and calcium ion channel activity, disrupts the energy metabolism balance of tumor cells, and inhibits their proliferation. Third, combined with the thermal effect of 39.6-42.3℃, it further enhances the inhibitory effect on tumor cell proliferation; The treatment cycle is completed according to the preset physiotherapy duration. During the treatment, the equipment operation status, micro magnetic field strength, temperature of the irradiated area and patient reaction are monitored in real time. If abnormal parameters or patient discomfort occur, the machine is stopped and adjusted in time. S3. Follow-up treatment: After the treatment is completed, turn off the physiotherapy equipment (16), remove the auxiliary instruments from the horizontal plate (20), flip the side plate (6) and front plate (3) to the folded state, the bracket (10) is retracted with the gear transmission, the movable rod (22) is reset along the slide (15), and finally the horizontal plate (20) is placed back between the four limit blocks (21) and fixed. The device is transferred to the storage area by the handle (18) and the caster wheel (17).