Knee joint cold compress device

By combining a coolant circulation system and a semiconductor cooling chip, the problems of inconvenience and leakage in existing knee joint cooling devices have been solved, achieving a fast and convenient knee joint cooling effect.

CN224251613UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF HENAN ACAD OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF HENAN ACAD OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-02-06
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing knee joint cooling devices require pre-freezing ice, which is prone to leakage and inconvenient to replace during use, resulting in inconvenience.

Method used

The system employs a coolant circulation system combined with a semiconductor cooling chip and a stirring paddle. The coolant is rapidly cooled by a circulating water pump and a heat-conducting circulation pipe. A drive motor drives the stirring paddle to agitate the coolant. Velcro fasteners are used to secure the sanitary pad to enhance the cooling effect.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid cold compresses without the need for pre-freezing ice, reduces the risk of water leakage, and improves the effectiveness and ease of use of the cold compress.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and particularly relates to a knee joint cold compress device which comprises a cold compress belt, the cold compress belt is of an arch structure, a water storage barrel is arranged on one side of the cold compress belt, a heat conduction circulating pipe is arranged in an inner cavity of the cold compress belt, a circulating water pump is installed on the upper surface of the water storage barrel, and the liquid discharging end of the circulating water pump is connected with a connecting pipe. The end of the connecting pipe is connected with one end of a heat conduction circulating pipe, the top of the water storage barrel is connected with a backflow pipe in a communicating mode, the backflow pipe is connected with the other end of the heat conduction circulating pipe, and a driving motor is installed on the lower surface of the water storage barrel. According to the knee joint cold compress device, cold compress of the knee joint is achieved, meanwhile, the semiconductor chilling plate releases cold energy to the cooling liquid, the driving motor drives the stirring paddle, the stirring paddle stirs the cooling liquid, rapid cooling of the cooling liquid can be achieved, the cooling liquid can be made to have the low temperature, and the cold compress effect on the knee joint can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical equipment technology, specifically a knee joint cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] Synovitis often occurs after knee surgery, causing redness, swelling, and pain in the knee joint. This often requires cold compress treatment. Additionally, cold compresses should be applied to the knee joint after strenuous exercise.

[0003] The invention patent with publication number CN212037918U discloses a knee joint cold compress device, which solves the technical problem of the inconvenience of existing cold compress methods. The device includes an inner sheath and an outer sheath; both the inner and outer sheaths are elastic cylindrical bodies. The inner sheath has a central hole in the middle of its front side, and four sets of elastic straps for attaching ice packs are provided on the outer side of the inner sheath. These four sets of straps are respectively arranged on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the central hole. The outer sheath covers the outer periphery of the inner sheath, and the upper and lower edges of the outer sheath are detachably connected to the upper and lower edges of the inner sheath. A heat-reflective film is attached to the inner side of the outer sheath for cold compressing the knee joint.

[0004] Existing knee joint cooling devices require freezing ice cubes in a refrigerator before use. However, the ice cubes will melt, and the melted water will leak out. Even if there is no leakage during use, the melted water still needs to be drained when replacing the ice cubes, which is very inconvenient. To solve the above problems, this application proposes a knee joint cooling device. Utility Model Content

[0005] (I) Purpose of the utility model

[0006] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a knee joint cooling device. It achieves cooling of the knee joint by circulating coolant, while a semiconductor cooling chip releases cold energy into the coolant. The drive motor drives the stirring paddle, which agitates the coolant. This achieves rapid cooling of the coolant while maintaining a lower temperature, thereby improving the cooling effect on the knee joint and solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a knee joint cold compress device, including a cold compress band with an arched structure. A water storage tank is provided on one side of the cold compress band, and a heat-conducting circulation pipe is provided in the inner cavity of the cold compress band. A circulating water pump is installed on the upper surface of the water storage tank. A connecting pipe is connected to the discharge end of the circulating water pump. The end of the connecting pipe is connected to one end of the heat-conducting circulation pipe. A return pipe is conductively connected to the top of the water storage tank and is connected to the other end of the heat-conducting circulation pipe.

[0009] A drive motor is installed on the lower surface of the water storage tank. The power output end of the drive motor passes through the bottom cavity wall of the water storage tank, and the power output end of the drive motor is connected to a stirring paddle.

[0010] The lower surface of the water storage tank is embedded with a semiconductor cooling chip, which is arranged in a circumferential pattern at equal intervals.

[0011] Preferably, the cold compress band is provided with a support hoop at the middle of both sides, and the support hoop is used to support the arched structure in the middle of the cold compress band.

[0012] Preferably, a sanitary pad is movably provided on the lower surface of the arched structure of the cold compress bandage.

[0013] Preferably, the upper surface of the sanitary pad is sewn with a Velcro closure, and the lower surface of the arched structure of the cooling compress is sewn with a Velcro closure, the Velcro closure being adhered to the Velcro closure.

[0014] Preferably, heat dissipation fins are installed on the lower surface of each of the semiconductor cooling chips, and heat dissipation fans are installed on the surface of each heat dissipation fin.

[0015] Preferably, a temperature display is embedded on the upper surface of the water storage tank, and the temperature display is located on the side of the circulating water pump.

[0016] Preferably, a temperature sensor is embedded in the inner wall of the water storage tank, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to a temperature display via a wire.

[0017] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] 1. In this utility model, a circulating water pump draws coolant from the storage tank and injects it into the heat-conducting circulation pipe through a connecting pipe. Then, the coolant is returned to the storage tank through a return pipe. By continuously circulating the coolant, heat can be carried away from the knee joint through the heat-conducting circulation pipe, achieving a cooling effect on the knee joint. At the same time, the semiconductor cooling chip releases cold energy into the coolant, and the drive motor drives the stirring paddle. The stirring paddle agitates the coolant, which can achieve rapid cooling of the coolant and keep the coolant at a lower temperature, thereby improving the cooling effect on the knee joint.

[0019] 2. In this utility model, the lower surface of the cold compress band contacts the skin of the knee joint through a sanitary pad, which can improve the hygiene during use. At the same time, the sanitary pad is fixed by Velcro and Velcro, which can facilitate quick replacement of the sanitary pad. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a knee joint cooling device according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a knee joint cooling compress device according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sanitary pad fixing structure of a knee joint cold compress device according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling band structure of a knee joint cooling device according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 1. Cooling compress bandage; 2. Heat-conducting circulation pipe; 3. Water storage tank; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. Circulating water pump; 6. Return pipe; 7. Drive motor; 8. Stirring paddle; 9. Semiconductor cooling chip; 10. Heat dissipation fins; 11. Cooling fan; 12. Support hoop; 13. Sanitary pad; 14. Velcro; 15. Velcro closure; 16. Temperature display; 17. Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a knee joint cold compress device, including a cold compress belt 1, which has an arched structure. A water storage tank 3 is provided on one side of the cold compress belt 1. A heat-conducting circulation pipe 2 is provided in the inner cavity of the cold compress belt 1. A circulating water pump 5 is installed on the upper surface of the water storage tank 3. A connecting pipe 4 is connected to the discharge end of the circulating water pump 5. The end of the connecting pipe 4 is connected to one end of the heat-conducting circulation pipe 2. A return pipe 6 is conductively connected to the top of the water storage tank 3. The return pipe 6 is connected to the other end of the heat-conducting circulation pipe 2.

[0028] A drive motor 7 is installed on the lower surface of the water storage tank 3. The power output end of the drive motor 7 penetrates the bottom cavity wall of the water storage tank 3, and the power output end of the drive motor 7 is connected to a stirring paddle 8.

[0029] The lower surface of the water storage tank 3 is embedded with a semiconductor cooling chip 9, which is arranged in a ring at equal intervals.

[0030] It should be noted that the circulating water pump 5 draws coolant from the water storage tank 3 and injects it into the heat conduction circulation pipe 2 through the connecting pipe 4. Then, the coolant is returned to the water storage tank 3 through the return pipe 6. By continuously circulating the coolant, heat can be carried away from the knee joint through the heat conduction circulation pipe 2, thus achieving a cooling effect on the knee joint. At the same time, the semiconductor cooling chip 9 releases cold energy into the coolant, and the drive motor 7 drives the stirring paddle 8. The stirring paddle 8 agitates the coolant, which can achieve rapid cooling of the coolant and keep the coolant at a lower temperature, thereby improving the cooling effect on the knee joint.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, support hoops 12 are provided in the middle of both sides of the cold compress band 1. The support hoops 12 are used to support the arched structure in the middle of the cold compress band 1.

[0032] It should be noted that the cold compress band 1 is supported by the support hoop 12, which can form an arched structure and reduce the pressure of the cold compress band 1 on the knee joint.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, a sanitary pad 13 is movably provided on the lower surface of the arched structure of the cold compress band 1, a Velcro 14 is sewn onto the upper surface of the sanitary pad 13, and a Velcro 15 is sewn onto the lower surface of the arched structure of the cold compress band 1, with the Velcro 15 and the Velcro 14 being adhered together.

[0034] It should be noted that the lower surface of the cold compress band 1 comes into contact with the skin of the knee joint through the sanitary pad 13, which can improve the hygiene during use. At the same time, the sanitary pad 13 is fixed by the Velcro 14 and the Velcro 15, which can facilitate quick replacement of the sanitary pad 13.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, heat dissipation fins 10 are installed on the lower surface of the semiconductor cooling chip 9, and heat dissipation fans 11 are installed on the surface of the heat dissipation fins 10.

[0036] It should be noted that the cooling fan 11 and the heat sink fins 10 work together to cool the thermoelectric cooler 9.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, a temperature display 16 is embedded on the upper surface of the water storage tank 3. The temperature display 16 is located on one side of the circulating water pump 5. A temperature sensor 17 is embedded in the inner wall of the water storage tank 3. The temperature sensor 17 is electrically connected to the temperature display 16 through a wire.

[0038] It should be noted that the temperature display 16 and the temperature sensor 17 work together to monitor the temperature of the coolant in real time.

[0039] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: The cold compress band 1 is supported by the support hoop 12, forming an arched structure, which reduces the pressure of the cold compress band 1 on the knee joint. The support hoop 12 is located on both sides of the cold compress band 1, and the middle part of the cold compress band 1 can fully fit the skin of the knee joint. The circulating water pump 5 draws coolant from the water storage tank 3 and injects it into the heat conduction circulation pipe 2 through the connecting pipe 4. Then, the coolant is returned to the water storage tank 3 through the return pipe 6. By continuously circulating the coolant, the heat at the knee joint can be removed through the heat conduction circulation pipe 2, realizing the cold compress on the knee joint. At the same time, the semiconductor cooling chip 9 releases cold energy into the coolant, driving the motor 7. The stirring paddle 8 is driven to agitate the coolant, which can quickly cool the coolant and keep it at a low temperature. The temperature display 16 and temperature sensor 17 work together to monitor the coolant temperature in real time, which can improve the cooling effect on the knee joint. The cooling fan 11 and cooling fins 10 work together to cool the semiconductor cooling chip 9. The lower surface of the cooling pad 1 comes into contact with the skin of the knee joint through the sanitary pad 13, which can improve the hygiene during use. At the same time, the sanitary pad 13 is fixed by Velcro 14 and Velcro 15, which can facilitate quick replacement of the sanitary pad 13.

[0040] It should be understood that the above-described specific embodiments of this utility model are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims or their equivalents.

Claims

1. A knee joint cooling device, comprising a cooling band (1), wherein the cooling band (1) has an arched structure, characterized in that, A water storage tank (3) is provided on one side of the cold compress (1), and a heat conduction circulation pipe (2) is provided in the inner cavity of the cold compress (1). A circulating water pump (5) is installed on the upper surface of the water storage tank (3). A connecting pipe (4) is connected to the discharge end of the circulating water pump (5). The end of the connecting pipe (4) is connected to one end of the heat conduction circulation pipe (2). A return pipe (6) is connected to the top of the water storage tank (3). The return pipe (6) is connected to the other end of the heat conduction circulation pipe (2). A drive motor (7) is installed on the lower surface of the water storage tank (3). The power output end of the drive motor (7) passes through the bottom cavity wall of the water storage tank (3), and the power output end of the drive motor (7) is connected to a stirring paddle (8). The lower surface of the water storage tank (3) is embedded with a semiconductor cooling chip (9), which is arranged in a circumferential manner at equal intervals.

2. The knee joint cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cold compress band (1) is provided with support hoops (12) in the middle of both sides, and the support hoops (12) are used to support the arched structure in the middle of the cold compress band (1).

3. The knee joint cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower surface of the arched structure of the cold compress band (1) is provided with a sanitary pad (13).

4. The knee joint cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the sanitary pad (13) is sewn with a Velcro strip (14), and the lower surface of the arched structure of the cold compress strip (1) is sewn with a Velcro liner (15), which is then attached to the Velcro strip (14).

5. A knee joint cooling compress device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower surface of each of the semiconductor cooling chips (9) is equipped with heat dissipation fins (10), and each of the heat dissipation fins (10) is equipped with a heat dissipation fan (11).

6. A knee joint cooling compress device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A temperature display (16) is embedded on the upper surface of the water storage tank (3), and the temperature display (16) is located on one side of the circulating water pump (5).

7. A knee joint cooling compress device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A temperature sensor (17) is embedded in the inner wall of the water storage tank (3), and the temperature sensor (17) is electrically connected to the temperature display (16) through a wire.