Tinnitus treatment equipment based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy and bone conduction

Abstract

The utility model discloses tinnitus treatment equipment based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy and bone conduction, and relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary instruments. Comprising a connecting piece, a control bin and an auxiliary bin, the control bin and the auxiliary bin are located at the two ends of the connecting piece respectively, ear hooks and bone conduction earphone vibrators located at the tail ends of the ear hooks are arranged on the front sides of the control bin and the auxiliary bin, red light physiotherapy assemblies are installed on the control bin and the auxiliary bin, and an electrode physiotherapy assembly is installed on the auxiliary bin. According to the equipment, when the electrode tip is plugged into the ear canal for low-frequency electrotherapy, the electrode tip can emit red light to irradiate the interior of the ear canal, and sound can be shielded in a bone conduction mode under the condition that the ear canal is blocked by the electrode tip, so that the influence of tinnitus on a patient is reduced; the device is very humanized in design, convenient to use and remarkable in treatment effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, and in particular relates to tinnitus treatment equipment based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy and bone conduction. Background Technology

[0002] Common causes of tinnitus include vascular disease, hearing loss, ear infections or ear canal blockage, head or neck injuries, and medication side effects. Triggering factors for tinnitus include exposure to loud noise, aging, smoking and alcohol consumption, stress, fatigue, and anxiety.

[0003] Tinnitus can affect a patient's quality of life, causing psychological problems such as sleep disturbances, poor concentration, memory loss, depression, and anxiety. Tinnitus may also be accompanied by other ear symptoms such as hearing loss, ear fullness, and dizziness, affecting balance and daily function.

[0004] Treatment for tinnitus requires different methods depending on the cause and type. These include medication, physical therapy (ultrasound therapy, magnetic field therapy, oxygen therapy), habituation therapy, surgery, and traditional Chinese medicine (massage, acupuncture). Medication can alleviate symptoms but cannot cure the condition. Physical therapy can improve blood circulation and metabolism in the inner ear, reducing tinnitus caused by ischemia and hypoxia. Habituation therapy, through psychotherapy combined with a vocalization device, helps patients become accustomed to the tinnitus signal, reducing their sensitivity and impact on tinnitus, and improving their adaptability and coping abilities.

[0005] Existing patent CN218045573U discloses an earplug-type device for treating tinnitus and hearing loss, including a neck strap. A battery box is installed at the left end of the neck strap, and a control box is installed at the right end of the neck strap. Treatment components are installed at the ends of both the battery box and the control box. The treatment components include an earplug connecting strap, a magnetic generator is installed at the end of the earplug connecting strap, an earplug body is provided on the outer wall of the magnetic generator, an ear shield is installed on the outer wall of the earplug connecting strap and on the right side of the magnetic generator, a movable pad is provided in the middle of the ear shield and at a position corresponding to the earplug connecting strap, a connecting cover is installed on the inner wall of the front of the ear shield, an earphone connecting strap is installed on the lower side of the earplug connecting strap, and an earphone is installed at the end of the earphone connecting strap.

[0006] However, this device has a limited function in treating tinnitus, relying solely on magnetic therapy. This limited approach offers few options and results in poor treatment outcomes. Therefore, we developed a tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction, thereby solving the existing problems.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0009] This utility model is a tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction. It includes a connector and a control chamber and an auxiliary chamber located at both ends of the connector. The front of the control chamber and the auxiliary chamber are provided with an ear hook and a bone conduction headphone vibrator located at the end of the ear hook. The control chamber and the auxiliary chamber are both equipped with a red light therapy component, and the auxiliary chamber is equipped with an electrode therapy component.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the red light therapy component includes a flexible connecting wire and therapy earplugs and plugs located at both ends of the flexible connecting wire.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the therapeutic earplug includes an anti-slip plug and an electrode head located on the front side of the anti-slip plug. The electrode head includes an LED bead located inside the electrode head and a light guide column located on the front side of the electrode head.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electrode therapy component is a therapy electrode sheet or a therapy electrode ear clip.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the physiotherapy electrode pad includes an electrode pad, a buckle disposed on the electrode pad, and a physiotherapy electrode wire for connecting the electrode pad and the auxiliary chamber.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the physiotherapy electrode ear clip includes an electrode ear clip and an ear clip cable for connecting the electrode ear clip and the auxiliary compartment.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the control compartment and the auxiliary compartment are equipped with power supplies, and the control compartment is equipped with a controller and a signal receiver.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the control compartment is provided with a power button, a volume adjustment button, an earphone jack and a charging port.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the auxiliary compartment is provided with an earplug socket and an electrode therapy socket.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a remote control for controlling the device, which can control the sound intensity, electrotherapy intensity, and the intensity and operation of the red light.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This invention utilizes a device that, while inserting an electrode head into the ear canal for low-frequency electrotherapy, emits red light to irradiate the ear canal. Furthermore, even when the ear canal is blocked by the electrode head, sound masking can be achieved through bone conduction to reduce the impact of tinnitus on the patient. The device is highly user-friendly, easy to use, and offers significant therapeutic effects. It effectively alleviates tinnitus symptoms and improves the patient's quality of life. Additionally, the device offers multiple treatment modes, allowing patients to choose the appropriate method based on their specific condition. In conclusion, this tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction is an advanced treatment that effectively alleviates tinnitus symptoms and improves the patient's quality of life.

[0021] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of how the present invention is worn;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the red light therapy component in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the therapeutic earplug of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bone conduction structure in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the remote control in this utility model;

[0030] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0031] 1-Connector; 2-Bone conduction earphone vibrator; 3-Red light therapy component; 31-Plug; 32-Flexible connecting cable; 33-Anti-slip plug; 34-Electrode head; 35-Light guide column; 36-LED lamp bead; 4-Auxiliary compartment; 41-Electrode therapy socket; 42-Earplug socket; 5-Control compartment; 51-Power button; 52-Volume adjustment button; 53-Charging port; 6-Ear clip cable; 7-Electrode ear clip; 8-Therapeutic electrode cable; 9-Clip; 10-Electrode pad; 11-Remote control. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "thickness", "top", "middle", "length", "inner", "around" and other terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0034] This invention proposes a tinnitus treatment system that provides red light therapy, low-frequency electrotherapy, and sound therapy. Through this system, while the electrode head is inserted into the ear canal for low-frequency electrotherapy, the electrode head can emit red light to irradiate the ear canal. Furthermore, even when the ear canal is blocked by the electrode head, sound masking can be achieved through bone conduction.

[0035] The basic principle of red light therapy is to utilize the 600-700nm red visible light wavelength, which penetrates deeply into the human body, resulting in better therapeutic effects. The therapeutic mechanism of red light therapy involves photochemical reactions in the organism, producing significant biological effects and therapeutic benefits. Mitochondria in cells absorb red light most readily. After red light irradiation, the activity of catalase in mitochondria increases, thereby increasing cell metabolism; increasing glycogen content, protein synthesis, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) breakdown, thus strengthening cell regeneration and promoting wound and ulcer healing; it also increases the phagocytic activity of white blood cells, enhancing the body's immune function. Therefore, it can be used clinically to treat a variety of diseases. Red light therapy can be used to treat many diseases in dermatology, surgery, internal medicine, gynecology, burn care, and otolaryngology, among others.

[0036] In medicine, pulsed currents with frequencies below 1000 Hz are called low-frequency currents, and the method of using low-frequency pulsed currents to treat diseases is called low-frequency electrotherapy. Low-frequency electrotherapy is characterized by a strong stimulating effect on both sensory and motor nerves, and a significant thermal effect. It also has the effects of stimulating neuromuscular tissue, promoting local blood circulation, relieving pain, promoting wound healing, reducing inflammation, and having a sedative and hypnotic effect.

[0037] Sound therapy generally includes masking therapy, habituation therapy, and notched filtering music therapy.

[0038] Masking therapy promotes patients' adaptation to and habituation to tinnitus by selecting a specific external sound that matches the pitch and loudness of the tinnitus as a masking sound. The principle is to reduce central excitability and increase central inhibition by retraining or recoding the nervous system, thereby breaking the vicious cycle between tinnitus and negative emotions, prompting patients to adapt to tinnitus, and achieving the goal of treatment.

[0039] Habituation therapy involves retraining or recoding the nervous system to increase the filtering function of the auditory system and the central inhibitory force, amplify external sounds, treat tinnitus as "background" noise, relax vigilance against tinnitus, and break the association and vicious cycle between tinnitus and negative emotions, thereby reducing or eliminating tinnitus and tinnitus-related symptoms.

[0040] Tinnitus notch filtering music therapy is a precise treatment that addresses the specific tinnitus frequency of each patient by processing sound energy within a certain frequency range. This reduces the activity of neurons in the corresponding tinnitus area, inducing inhibitory central plasticity changes and achieving targeted treatment. The principle is to stimulate the tinnitus lesion area of ​​the cerebral cortex with sound energy of different frequencies, causing a decrease in neuronal activity corresponding to the tinnitus frequency in the auditory cortex of different tinnitus patients, inducing central plasticity changes, and thus achieving the therapeutic goal.

[0041] Bone conduction is a sound transmission method that converts sound into mechanical vibrations of different frequencies, transmitting sound waves through the skull, bony labyrinth, inner ear fluid, cochlea, and auditory center. When lesions in the outer and middle ear obstruct sound wave transmission, bone conduction can be used to compensate for hearing loss, such as in bone conduction hearing aids and bone conduction headphones. Using bone conduction technology, sound waves are transmitted directly to the auditory nerve through the bone, typically utilizing the cheekbone for direct sound transmission, and can be performed in both ears.

[0042] Example 1

[0043] like Figures 1-5The device, shown, is a tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction. It includes a connector 1 and a control chamber 5 and an auxiliary chamber 4 located at opposite ends of the connector 1. Both the control chamber 5 and the auxiliary chamber 4 have ear hooks on their front sides and bone conduction headphone vibrators 2 at the ends of the ear hooks. Both the control chamber 5 and the auxiliary chamber 4 are equipped with red light therapy components 3, and the auxiliary chamber 4 is equipped with electrode therapy components. The red light therapy component 3 includes a flexible connecting cable 32 and therapy earplugs and plugs 31 at both ends of the flexible connecting cable 32. The therapy earplugs include anti-slip plugs 33 and electrode heads 34 located in front of the anti-slip plugs 33. The anti-slip plugs 33 prevent the red light therapy earplugs from slipping. The electrode heads 34, made of metal or conductive silicone rubber, are used to transmit electrical pulses. The electrode head 34 includes an LED bead 36 located inside the electrode head 34 and a light guide post 35 located on the front side of the electrode head 34. The light guide post 35 has a light-focusing effect, and the light from the LED bead 36 inside can shine through the light guide post 35 to illuminate the inside of the ear canal.

[0044] This invention relates to an advanced device integrating multiple treatment methods. The device mainly consists of a connector 1, a control chamber 5, an auxiliary chamber 4, a bone conduction earphone vibrator 2, a red light therapy component 3, and an electrode therapy component. The connector 1 is the basic structure of the device, connecting the control chamber 5 and the auxiliary chamber 4, allowing the device to be stably fixed to the patient's ear. Ear hooks are provided on the front of both the control chamber 5 and the auxiliary chamber 4, allowing the device to be comfortably worn on the patient's ear. The bone conduction earphone vibrator 2 is located at the end of the ear hook; it transmits sound to the patient's inner ear through bone conduction technology, thereby producing a therapeutic effect. The red light therapy component 3 is an important part of the device, including a flexible connecting cable 32 and therapy earplugs and plugs 31 located at both ends of the flexible connecting cable 32. The therapy earplugs include anti-slip plugs 33 and electrode heads 34 located in front of the anti-slip plugs 33. The electrode head 34 includes LED beads 36 located inside the electrode head 34 and a light guide post 35 located in front of the electrode head 34. The LED bead 36 emits red light, which is directed onto the patient's ear via the light guide post 35, thus producing a therapeutic effect. The low-frequency electrotherapy component is implemented through an electrode therapy component. This component generates a low-frequency current, which is transmitted to the patient's ear through the electrode head 34, thereby producing a therapeutic effect.

[0045] This device uses electrodes inserted into the ear canal for low-frequency electrotherapy while simultaneously emitting red light to irradiate the ear canal. Even when the ear canal is blocked by the electrodes, sound masking via bone conduction further reduces the impact of tinnitus. The device is designed with user-friendliness in mind, is easy to use, and offers significant therapeutic effects. It effectively alleviates tinnitus symptoms and improves patients' quality of life. Furthermore, the device offers multiple treatment modes, allowing patients to choose the appropriate method based on their specific condition. In conclusion, this tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction is an advanced treatment that effectively relieves tinnitus symptoms and improves patients' quality of life.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] Based on Embodiment 1, the difference in this embodiment is:

[0048] like Figure 1-2 As shown: The electrode therapy component is a therapy electrode pad or a therapy electrode ear clip. The therapy electrode pad includes an electrode pad 10, a buckle 9 disposed on the electrode pad 10, and a therapy electrode wire 8 for connecting the electrode pad 10 and the auxiliary compartment 4. The therapy electrode ear clip includes an electrode ear clip 7 and an ear clip wire 6 for connecting the electrode ear clip 7 and the auxiliary compartment 4.

[0049] In this embodiment, the electrode therapy component is an important part of the physiotherapy device, typically including a physiotherapy electrode pad or a physiotherapy electrode ear clip. A physiotherapy electrode pad is an electrode pad used to adhere to the surface of the body, typically including the electrode pad, a clip, and a physiotherapy electrode wire connecting the electrode pad to the auxiliary compartment. A physiotherapy electrode ear clip is an electrode used to clip onto the ear, typically including an electrode ear clip and an ear clip wire connecting the electrode ear clip to the auxiliary compartment.

[0050] Therapeutic electrode pads are typically made of hydrogel to ensure good contact with the body and are crescent-shaped. Clips easily secure the electrode pads, allowing them to adhere stably to the body surface. Therapeutic electrode wires connect the electrode pads to the auxiliary chamber, enabling current to be transmitted through the electrode pads to the body for therapeutic purposes.

[0051] Therapeutic electrode ear clips are typically made of soft, durable materials, such as silicone, to fit different ear shapes. The ear clip cable connects the electrode ear clip to the auxiliary housing, allowing current to be transmitted through the electrode ear clip to the inside of the ear for therapeutic purposes.

[0052] When using electrode therapy components, it is necessary to select the appropriate therapeutic electrode pads or ear clips based on different treatment needs. At the same time, to ensure treatment effectiveness and safety, it is also essential to pay attention to the correct usage methods and precautions.

[0053] Example 3

[0054] Based on Embodiment 1, the difference in this embodiment is:

[0055] like Figure 6-7 As shown: Both the control compartment 5 and the auxiliary compartment 4 are equipped with power supplies. The control compartment 5 contains a controller and a signal receiver. The control compartment 5 is equipped with a power switch 51, a volume control button 52, an earphone jack 42, and a charging port 53. The auxiliary compartment 4 is equipped with an earphone jack 42 and an electrode therapy jack 41. A remote control 11 is also included to control the device, which can control the sound intensity, electrotherapy intensity, and the intensity and on / off state of the red light.

[0056] In this embodiment, both the control compartment 5 and the auxiliary compartment 4 are equipped with power supplies, which is the basis for the normal operation of the device. The control compartment 5 is equipped with a controller and a signal receiver.

[0057] The control compartment 5 has multiple function keys, including a power button 51, volume control buttons 52, an earphone jack 42, and a charging port 53. These function keys allow users to easily control the device's power, volume, and charging functions.

[0058] The auxiliary compartment 4 is equipped with an earplug jack 42 and an electrode therapy jack 41. These jacks allow users to easily insert earplugs or electrode therapy devices to use red light irradiation and low-frequency therapy.

[0059] The device also includes a remote control 11 for controlling the device, which can control the sound intensity, electrotherapy intensity, and the intensity and on / off state of the red light. This allows users to conveniently control various functions of the device via the remote control, improving ease of use.

[0060] In summary, the device, through the cooperation of components such as power supply, controller, signal receiver, function keys, jacks, and remote control, realizes functions such as music playback and physiotherapy, thus meeting the needs of users.

[0061] In practical use, first wear the device itself. Then, connect the red light therapy cable to the corresponding jack, insert the red light therapy earplugs into both ear canals, and ensure the electrode heads are in contact with the ear canals. If necessary, connect the therapy electrode cable / ear clip cable to the corresponding jack to assist in using the therapy electrode pads or electrode ear clips. Adjust the device so that the bone conduction earphone vibrator is in contact with the cheekbone. Press and hold the button to turn it on. The buttons on the remote control can be used to turn it on / off, switch modes, and adjust the volume. The buttons can also be used to adjust the volume. The buttons on the remote control can be used to switch and adjust the low-frequency electrotherapy mode and intensity. The buttons on the remote control can be used to turn the red light on / off, switch modes, and adjust the red light intensity. The indicator lights will show the corresponding status of the red light therapy earplugs. After use, press and hold the button to turn it off.

[0062] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction, comprising a connector (1) and a control chamber (5) and an auxiliary chamber (4) located at opposite ends of the connector (1), wherein the front sides of the control chamber (5) and the auxiliary chamber (4) are each provided with an ear hook and a bone conduction headphone vibrator (2) located at the end of the ear hook, characterized in that: Both the control chamber (5) and the auxiliary chamber (4) are equipped with red light therapy components (3), and the auxiliary chamber (4) is equipped with electrode therapy components. The red light therapy components (3) include a flexible connecting wire (32) and therapy earplugs and plugs (31) located at both ends of the flexible connecting wire (32). The therapy earplugs include anti-slip plugs (33) and electrode heads (34) located in front of the anti-slip plugs (33). The electrode heads (34) include LED beads (36) located inside the electrode heads (34) and light guide columns (35) located in front of the electrode heads (34). The electrode therapy components are therapy electrode pads or therapy electrode ear clips.

2. The tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The physiotherapy electrode pad includes an electrode pad (10), a buckle (9) disposed on the electrode pad (10), and a physiotherapy electrode wire (8) for connecting the electrode pad (10) and the auxiliary chamber (4).

3. The tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The physiotherapy electrode ear clip includes an electrode ear clip (7) and an ear clip cable (6) for connecting the electrode ear clip (7) to the auxiliary compartment (4).

4. The tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the control compartment (5) and the auxiliary compartment (4) are equipped with power supplies. The control compartment (5) is equipped with a controller and a signal receiver.

5. The tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control compartment (5) is equipped with a power switch (51), a volume control button (52), an earphone jack (42), and a charging port (53).

6. The tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction according to claim 5, characterized in that, The auxiliary compartment (4) is provided with an earplug socket (42) and an electrode therapy socket (41).

7. The tinnitus treatment device based on red light, low-frequency electrotherapy, and bone conduction according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a remote control (11) which can control the volume of the sound, the intensity of the electrotherapy, and the intensity and opening / closing of the red light.

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