Joint massage device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a joint massage device which comprises a control module connected with a waveform generation module and used for controlling the waveform generation module to generate electric signals; the electric signals comprise pulse electric signals and alternating-current electric signals; the first electrode output end is connected with the waveform generation module, is in contact with the lower part of the skin of the patient and is used for performing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient by using the pulse electric signal; the second electrode output end is connected with the waveform generation module, is in contact with the lower part of the skin of the patient and is used for performing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient by using the alternating current signal; and the electrode detection module is respectively connected with the control module and the waveform generation module and is used for detecting whether the electric signal exceeds a preset range, giving an alarm and cutting off the output of the waveform generation module when the electric signal exceeds the preset range. The transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device can generate a pulse electrical signal and an alternating current electrical signal, so that a user can select different transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation modes according to personal requirements, and the use flexibility is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of joint massage technology, and in particular to a joint massage device. Background Technology

[0002] With changing lifestyles and an aging population, joint pain has become a prevalent health problem in modern society. According to statistics, hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from joint pain, especially the elderly and athletes. Despite the variety of medical methods and treatments available, many patients still face problems such as high medical costs, significant drug side effects, and unstable treatment outcomes.

[0003] Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a safe and effective non-pharmacological pain relief method. It works by applying low-frequency electrical currents to the skin to stimulate nerves, blocking pain signal transmission and stimulating the release of endogenous analgesic substances. TENS technology is widely used in acute and chronic pain management, showing particularly good results in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, and various types of neuropathic pain. However, existing TENS massage devices often lack intelligent design, making it difficult to adjust treatment parameters according to individual needs and pain levels, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a joint massage device.

[0005] A joint massage device, comprising:

[0006] A control module, connected to a waveform generation module, is used to control the waveform generation module to generate electrical signals; the electrical signals include pulse electrical signals and alternating electrical signals.

[0007] The first electrode output terminal is connected to the waveform generation module and is in contact with the patient's skin to perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient using the pulsed electrical signal;

[0008] The output terminal of the second electrode is connected to the waveform generation module and is in contact with the patient's skin to perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient using the alternating current signal.

[0009] The electrode detection module is connected to both the control module and the waveform generation module. It is used to detect whether the electrical signal exceeds the preset range. When the electrical signal exceeds the preset range, an alarm is issued and the output of the waveform generation module is cut off.

[0010] Preferably, the waveform generation module includes: a waveform control circuit; the waveform control circuit includes:

[0011] A first positive current source, the output terminal of which is connected to one end of a first controllable switch (S1), and the other end of the first controllable switch (S1) is connected to a first negative current source (E). ACTIVE )connect;

[0012] The second controllable switch (S2), one end of which is connected to the first negative current source (E) ACTIVE The other end of the second controllable switch (S2) is used to output an electrical signal.

[0013] Preferably, the waveform control circuit further includes:

[0014] The second negative current source has its output terminal connected to one end of the fourth controllable switch (S4), and the other end of the fourth controllable switch (S4) is connected to the second positive current source (E). RETURN )connect;

[0015] The third controllable switch (S3), one end of which is connected to the second positive current source (E) RETURN The other end of the third controllable switch (S3) is used to output an electrical signal.

[0016] Preferably, the control module is an STM32 controller, which is connected to the first controllable switch (S1), the second controllable switch (S2), the third controllable switch (S3), and the fourth controllable switch (S4) to perform timing control on each controllable switch in order to output pulse electrical signals.

[0017] Preferably, the waveform generation module further includes an AC waveform amplification module; the AC waveform amplification module is connected to the STM32 controller and is used to amplify the AC waveform output by the STM32 controller to generate an AC signal.

[0018] Preferred options also include:

[0019] The intensity adjustment button, connected to the STM32 controller, is used to adjust the output value of the electrical signal.

[0020] Preferably, the STM32 controller is connected to the host computer via an RS232 interface to receive signals from the host computer and control the waveform generation module to generate electrical signals according to the signals from the host computer.

[0021] According to the specific embodiments provided by this utility model, the following technical effects are disclosed:

[0022] This utility model relates to a joint massage device. Compared with the prior art, this utility model can generate pulse electrical signals and alternating current signals, allowing users to choose different transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation methods according to their personal needs, thus increasing the flexibility of use.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the panel layout provided for this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A block diagram of the waveform control motherboard provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the high-voltage generating unit provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the transcutaneous stimulation waveform provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 The waveform control circuit diagram provided by this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the working process provided for this utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 A cloud communication diagram provided for this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element 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.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 A joint massage device, comprising:

[0036] A control module, connected to a waveform generation module, is used to control the waveform generation module to generate electrical signals; the electrical signals include pulse electrical signals and alternating electrical signals.

[0037] The first electrode output terminal is connected to the waveform generation module and is in contact with the patient's skin to perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient using the pulsed electrical signal;

[0038] The output terminal of the second electrode is connected to the waveform generation module and is in contact with the patient's skin to perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient using the alternating current signal.

[0039] The first electrode output terminal is used to connect to the electrode socket (left); the second electrode output terminal is used to connect to the electrode socket (right).

[0040] The two intensity adjustment buttons on the left and right are used to control the intensity of the pulse electrical signal and the AC electrical signal, respectively, and the adjustment is done by rotating 360 degrees. This ensures that each massage starts at the minimum intensity and gradually increases. The emergency stop button is used to stop the massage immediately, for example, if the patient feels the stimulation becoming too strong.

[0041] The electrode detection module is connected to both the control module and the waveform generation module. It is used to detect whether the electrical signal exceeds the preset range. When the electrical signal exceeds the preset range, an alarm is issued and the output of the waveform generation module is cut off.

[0042] Furthermore, the waveform generation module includes: a waveform control circuit; the waveform control circuit includes:

[0043] A first positive current source, the output terminal of which is connected to one end of a first controllable switch (S1), and the other end of the first controllable switch (S1) is connected to a first negative current source (E). ACTIVE )connect;

[0044] The second controllable switch (S2), one end of which is connected to the first negative current source (E) ACTIVE The other end of the second controllable switch (S2) is used to output an electrical signal.

[0045] The second negative current source has its output terminal connected to one end of the fourth controllable switch (S4), and the other end of the fourth controllable switch (S4) is connected to the second positive current source (E). RETURN )connect;

[0046] The third controllable switch (S3), one end of which is connected to the second positive current source (E) RETURN The other end of the third controllable switch (S3) is used to output an electrical signal.

[0047] It should be noted that the control module is an STM32 controller. The STM32 controller is connected to the first controllable switch (S1), the second controllable switch (S2), the third controllable switch (S3), and the fourth controllable switch (S4) and is used to perform timing control on each controllable switch to output pulse electrical signals.

[0048] The waveform generation module further includes an AC waveform amplification module; the AC waveform amplification module is connected to the STM32 controller and is used to amplify the AC waveform output by the STM32 controller to generate an AC electrical signal. The STM32 controller is connected to a host computer via an RS232 interface to receive signals from the host computer and control the waveform generation module to generate electrical signals according to the signals from the host computer.

[0049] Please see Figure 2 The massage device of this utility model will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0050] Power supply section:

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, the input 12V is supplied to the boost circuit, the touch screen, and the audio power amplifier circuit. After being stepped down to 3.3V by the DC-DC converter, the 12V powers the waveform generation module.

[0052] Waveform control unit:

[0053] like Figure 4 The image shows the current waveform applied to the human body via transcutaneous stimulation. A negative current is first applied and maintained for a time Tpw1, then the current is turned off at Tipd, followed by a positive current applied and maintained for Tpw1. To generate the desired current waveform, the following is used: Figure 5 The circuit can control the generation of waveforms by controlling the timing of S1 / S2 / S3 / S4 through STM32.

[0054] like Figure 6 As shown, the all-in-one machine is developed based on the Linux system. The system control logic is controlled by a state machine.

[0055] 1. When powered off, the device is in a power-off state, and all functional units are shut down.

[0056] 2. In setup mode, you will be prompted to enter the patient ID. After entering the ID, treatment information will be synchronized and displayed on the screen, prompting you to connect the electrodes. You can modify the treatment site and method via the touchscreen, as well as schedule the next treatment site and method. Once settings are complete, click the start button to begin treatment.

[0057] 3. In waveform generation mode, the waveform generation module configures parameters such as waveform start, waveform intensity, and waveform duration according to instructions sent from the UI to treat the patient. The electrode detachment detection circuit monitors the electrode contact in real time. If the detection exceeds the threshold, the treatment process is stopped, and a prompt to check the cause of the problem is displayed. If the stimulation exceeds the patient's tolerance, the user can stop the treatment using the emergency stop button. After the waveform duration is set, a waveform rest phase begins to allow for muscle recovery.

[0058] 4. In waveform waiting state, the device disables the waveform generation circuit function to allow the patient to recover in preparation for the next stage of treatment.

[0059] Device-to-cloud communication:

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, after scanning the patient's ID, the device queries the cloud. If it's a new user, a new record is created. If it's an existing user, the device retrieves the user's treatment data. Users can retrieve their previous treatment data from any device.

[0061] According to the specific embodiments provided by this utility model, the following technical effects are disclosed:

[0062] This invention can generate pulsed electrical signals and alternating current signals, allowing users to choose different transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation methods according to their individual needs, thus increasing the flexibility of use.

[0063] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A joint massaging device, characterized by, include: The control module, connected to the waveform generation module, is used to control the waveform generation module to generate electrical signals; The electrical signals include pulse electrical signals and alternating electrical signals; The first electrode output terminal is connected to the waveform generation module and is in contact with the patient's skin to perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient using the pulsed electrical signal; The output terminal of the second electrode is connected to the waveform generation module and is in contact with the patient's skin to perform transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the patient using the alternating current signal. The electrode detection module is connected to both the control module and the waveform generation module. It is used to detect whether the electrical signal exceeds the preset range. When the electrical signal exceeds the preset range, an alarm is issued and the output of the waveform generation module is cut off.

2. The joint massaging device according to claim 1, wherein The waveform generation module includes: a waveform control circuit; the waveform control circuit includes: a first positive current source, an output terminal of the first positive current source being connected with one terminal of a first controllable switch (S1), the other terminal of the first controllable switch (S1) being connected with a first negative current source (E ACTIVE ); a second controllable switch (S2), one end of the second controllable switch (S2) being connected with the first negative current source (E ACTIVE ), the other end of the second controllable switch (S2) being used for outputting an electric signal.

3. A joint massaging device according to claim 2, wherein The waveform control circuit further includes: A second negative current source, an output terminal of the second negative current source is connected with one end of a fourth controllable switch (S4), the other end of the fourth controllable switch (S4) is connected with the second positive current source (E RETURN ). a third controllable switch (S3), one end of the third controllable switch (S3) being connected with the second forward current source (E RETURN ), the other end of the third controllable switch (S3) being used for outputting an electric signal.

4. A joint massaging device according to claim 3, wherein The control module is an STM32 controller, which is connected to the first controllable switch (S1), the second controllable switch (S2), the third controllable switch (S3), and the fourth controllable switch (S4) to perform timing control on each controllable switch in order to output pulse electrical signals.

5. A joint massaging device according to claim 4, wherein The waveform generation module further includes an AC waveform amplification module; the AC waveform amplification module is connected to the STM32 controller and is used to amplify the AC waveform output by the STM32 controller to generate an AC signal.

6. A joint massaging device according to claim 5, wherein Also includes: The intensity adjustment button, connected to the STM32 controller, is used to adjust the output value of the electrical signal.

7. A joint massaging device according to claim 6, wherein The STM32 controller is connected to the host computer via an RS232 interface to receive signals from the host computer and control the waveform generation module to generate electrical signals according to the signals from the host computer.

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