A transdermal electro-pharmo-light synergistic treatment device

By designing the synergistic effect of electrode modules, light modules, and heating modules, the problem of the single function of traditional electrostimulation devices is solved, realizing the synergistic treatment of electrostimulation, heat, and phototherapy, and improving drug absorption rate and treatment effect.

CN224292350UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29HUNAN UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Traditional electrical stimulation devices have limited functionality and cannot meet the treatment needs of different diseases. When electrical stimulation is combined with drugs, the drug patch affects the current conduction efficiency, resulting in limited synergistic effects of multiple treatment methods.

Method used

A transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy synergistic device is designed, comprising an electrode module, a light irradiation module, a drug carrier plate, and a drug gel sheet. The electrode module directly electrostimulates acupoints, the light irradiates the skin at the acupoints, and the heating module promotes drug absorption, achieving a synergistic effect of electrostimulation, thermo-coupling, and phototherapy.

Benefits of technology

It improves the transdermal absorption rate of drugs, promotes blood circulation in acupoint areas, achieves synergistic effects of multiple treatment methods, avoids interference between treatment methods, and enhances the therapeutic effect.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical auxiliary instrument, concretely relates to a kind of percutaneous electric medicine light synergistic treatment device, including host computer and electric medicine light treatment unit, and electric medicine light treatment unit includes electrode module, light module, drug-loaded disc and medicine gel piece, electrode module and light module are annular, light module is set to the inside of electrode module, the outside of electrode module is provided with adhering fixing member, drug-loaded disc is set to the inside of light module and the thickness of drug-loaded disc is less than the thickness of electrode module, medicine gel piece is detachably set on drug-loaded disc, and heating module is set on drug-loaded disc, to heat medicine gel piece.The utility model current can be directly carried out electric stimulation to acupoint by electrode module, promote acupoint area's blood circulation and medicine absorption, improve medicine transdermal absorption rate, realize percutaneous electric stimulation, thermal coupling, medicine penetration and phototherapy Multi-therapy mode synergy, improve Multi-therapy mode synergy effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, specifically relating to a transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy synergistic treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) technology currently holds significant clinical research value in treating various types of chronic pain and preventing postoperative complications. Conventional ETS devices typically work by attaching electrode units to corresponding acupoints on the patient, powering on the device, and setting relevant parameters (waveform, frequency, intensity) to output current and stimulate the acupoints. However, traditional ETS devices have limited functionality and are insufficient to meet the treatment needs of different and complex conditions. Therefore, current technologies offer solutions combining ETS with other treatment methods. However, combining multiple treatment methods can sometimes reduce the efficacy of some individual methods. For example, in the combination of ETS and medication, the conventional approach is to directly attach a medicated patch to the electrode unit. The current released by the electrode unit is transmitted to the skin through the medicated patch, releasing the medication. However, the medicated patch can easily affect the current conduction efficiency, thus affecting the effectiveness of the ETS itself and limiting the synergistic effect of multiple treatment methods. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a transdermal electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy device that ensures that the current can directly stimulate acupoints through the electrode module, promote blood circulation and drug absorption in the acupoint area, improve the transdermal drug absorption rate, realize the synergy of multiple treatment methods such as transdermal electrostimulation, thermo-coupling, drug penetration and phototherapy, and improve the synergistic effect of multiple treatment methods.

[0004] This utility model includes a main unit and an electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit electrically connected to the main unit. The electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit includes an electrode module, a light irradiation module, a drug carrier plate, and a drug gel sheet. Both the electrode module and the light irradiation module are annular. The light irradiation module is disposed inside the electrode module, and an adhesive fixing member is disposed outside the electrode module. The drug carrier plate is disposed inside the light irradiation module, and the thickness of the drug carrier plate is less than the thickness of the electrode module. The drug gel sheet is detachably disposed on the drug carrier plate, and a heating module is disposed on the drug carrier plate to heat the drug gel sheet.

[0005] Furthermore, the heating module is embedded inside the drug-carrying tray, and a heat insulation layer is provided between the side of the drug-carrying tray and the inside of the light-irradiation module.

[0006] Furthermore, the thickness of the drug-carrying disk is less than the thickness of the light-illuminating module, and a receiving cavity is formed between the inner side of the light-illuminating module and the surface of the drug-carrying disk, in which the drug gel sheet is embedded.

[0007] Furthermore, the heating module is fixed inside the light module, the heating module has a cavity, the drug carrier is disposed in the cavity, and a heat insulation layer is provided between the outer side of the heating module and the inner side of the light module.

[0008] Furthermore, the depth of the cavity is greater than the thickness of the drug-carrying disc, and the portion of the cavity located on the surface of the drug-carrying disc forms a receiving cavity, in which the drug gel sheet is embedded.

[0009] Furthermore, the illumination module includes an annular outer cover and an annular lamp plate. The annular lamp plate is disposed in the annular outer cover and has several lamp beads disposed on the annular lamp plate, which are equidistantly distributed on the annular lamp plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the host computer is equipped with an impedance detection unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit also includes a temperature detection module for detecting skin surface temperature.

[0012] Furthermore, the transdermal electro-pharmacy synergistic therapy device also includes a connecting cable. One end of the connecting cable is connected to the electrode module, the light irradiation module, the heating module, and the temperature detection module, and the other end is provided with a plug. The main unit is provided with an interface that matches the plug. The electro-pharmacy phototherapy unit is electrically connected to the main unit through the connecting cable.

[0013] Furthermore, the adhesive fastener is made of silicone or hydrogel material.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are that the electrode module and the drug gel sheet can be simultaneously attached to the acupoint skin, ensuring that the current can directly stimulate the acupoint through the electrode module, while the light module emits light to irradiate the acupoint skin, and the heating module dissipates heat to transfer to the drug gel sheet and the acupoint skin, thereby promoting blood circulation and drug absorption in the acupoint area, improving the transdermal drug absorption rate, and achieving synergy of multiple treatment methods such as transdermal electrical stimulation, thermal coupling, drug penetration and phototherapy. Moreover, the zoned design of electrical stimulation, heat, drug and phototherapy is reasonable and will not interfere with each other and affect their own effects, effectively improving the synergistic effect of multiple treatment methods. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy device of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transdermal electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the transdermal electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main unit; 11. Interface; 12. Display screen; 13. Switch; 14. Parameter adjustment button; 2. Electrotherapy unit; 21. Adhesion and fixation component; 22. Electrode module; 23. Illumination module; 231. Annular outer cover; 232. Annular lamp panel; 233. Lamp beads; 24. Drug tray; 25. Drug gel sheet; 26. Heating module; 3. Connecting wire. Detailed Implementation

[0019] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a transdermal electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy device, including a main unit 1 and an electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy unit 2. The main unit 1 is the control part of the treatment device, and the electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy unit 2 is electrically connected to the main unit 1. The electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy unit 2 includes an electrode module 22, a light irradiation module 23, a drug carrier plate 24, and a drug gel sheet 25. Both the electrode module 22 and the light irradiation module 23 are annular. The light irradiation module 23 is disposed inside the electrode module 22, and an adhesive fixing member 21 is disposed outside the electrode module 22. The adhesive fixing member 21 is used to provide stable adhesion and fixation for the electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy unit 2, ensuring that the electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy unit 2 will not move spontaneously on the skin during use. The drug-carrying tray 24 is disposed inside the light-illuminating module 23, and the thickness of the drug-carrying tray 24 is less than the thickness of the electrode module 22. The drug gel sheet 25 is detachably disposed on the drug-carrying tray 24. Because the thickness of the drug-carrying tray 24 is less than the thickness of the electrode module 22, both the electrode module 22 and the drug gel sheet 25 can adhere to the skin when the drug gel sheet 25 is disposed on the drug-carrying tray 24. A heating module 26 is disposed on the drug-carrying tray 24 to heat the drug gel sheet 25 and simultaneously transfer heat to the acupoints.

[0020] In use, the medicated gel sheet 25 is placed on the drug carrier tray 24, and the electro-medicated phototherapy unit 2 is attached to the target acupoint with the medicated gel sheet 25 facing the acupoint skin via the adhesive fixing member 21. Then, the electro-medicated phototherapy unit 2 is electrically connected to the host 1. Due to the certain height difference between the electrode module 22 and the drug carrier tray 24, the electrode module 22 and the medicated gel sheet 25 can simultaneously adhere to the acupoint skin, ensuring that the current can directly stimulate the acupoint through the electrode module 22. The light irradiation module 23 emits light to irradiate the acupoint skin, and the heating module 26 dissipates heat to transfer to the medicated gel sheet 25 and the acupoint skin, thereby promoting blood circulation and drug absorption in the acupoint area, improving the transdermal drug absorption rate, and achieving synergy of multiple treatment methods such as transdermal electrostimulation, thermal coupling, drug penetration, and phototherapy. Moreover, the zoning of electrical stimulation, heat, drug, and phototherapy is reasonable and will not interfere with each other and affect their individual effects, effectively improving the synergistic effect of multiple treatment methods.

[0021] The electrode module 22 is preferably made of 316L medical-grade stainless steel, plated with gold or silver to reduce contact resistance and enhance conductivity and corrosion resistance. Both the electrode module 22 and the light-emitting module 23 can be square or circular, depending on the specific requirements. When the electrode module and the light-emitting module 23 are square, the shape of the electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit 2 is as follows: Figure 1 As shown on the right, it is approximately rectangular. When the electrode module and the light illumination module 23 are annular, the shape of the electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit 2 is as follows: Figure 1 As shown on the left, it is approximately circular.

[0022] In one embodiment of this invention, the heating module 26 is embedded inside the drug carrier tray 24, eliminating the need to occupy the width of the electro-pharmacy phototherapy unit 2, thus achieving higher integration. In this embodiment, a heat insulation layer is provided between the side of the drug carrier tray 24 and the inner side of the light module 23 to prevent heat transfer to the light module 23 and avoid overheating and damage to the light module 23.

[0023] In the above embodiments, it is preferable that the thickness of the drug carrier plate 24 is less than the thickness of the light module 23, and a receiving cavity is formed between the inner side of the light module 23 and the surface of the drug carrier plate 24. The drug gel sheet 25 is embedded in the receiving cavity, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the drug gel sheet 25 and the drug carrier plate 24.

[0024] In another embodiment of this utility model, the heating module 26 is fixed inside the light-emitting module 23, and a cavity is provided on the heating module 26. The medicine-carrying tray 24 is disposed in the cavity. In this embodiment, the installation of the heating module 26 is simpler, and the heat can be better transferred to the acupoint skin. At the same time, the heating module 26 can also serve as a mounting support for the medicine-carrying tray 24. In this embodiment, a heat insulation layer is provided between the outer side of the heating module 26 and the inner side of the light-emitting module 23 to prevent heat from being transferred to the light-emitting module 23 and causing overheating and damage to the light-emitting module 23.

[0025] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the depth of the cavity is greater than the thickness of the drug carrier plate 24, and the portion of the cavity located on the surface of the drug carrier plate 24 forms a receiving cavity. The drug gel sheet 25 is embedded in the receiving cavity, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the drug gel sheet 25 and the drug carrier plate 24.

[0026] When the electro-pharmacy phototherapy unit 2 is mounted on the host unit 1, the aforementioned heating module 26 is a heat-conducting component, such as copper foil or graphene film. The host unit 1 contains a heating element, which is connected to the heat-conducting component via a heat transfer structure. When the heating element is energized, it generates heat, which is then transferred to the heat-conducting component for dissipation through the heat transfer structure. When the electro-pharmacy phototherapy unit 2 is separately mounted from the host unit 1, the heating module 26 includes a heat-conducting material and a heating element. The heating element is embedded in the heat-conducting material and can be a heating wire or other electric heating element. Specifically, the heat-conducting material is an insulating heat-conducting material, resulting in higher safety.

[0027] The illumination module 23 includes an annular outer cover 231 and an annular lamp plate 232. The annular outer cover 231 is made of a light-transmitting material. The annular lamp plate 232 is disposed within the annular outer cover 231, and several LED beads 233 are disposed on the annular lamp plate 232. The LED beads 233 are equidistantly distributed on the annular lamp plate 232 to ensure uniform light distribution. Preferably, the LED beads 233 are 630 / 850nm dual-wavelength LED red light beads 233 with a power density of 50mW / cm².

[0028] The host unit 1 is equipped with an impedance detection unit. When the host unit 1 is electrically connected to the electro-pharmacy-phototherapy unit 2, the obstruction detection unit is electrically connected to the electrode module 22 to detect the current impedance and display it on the host unit 1, providing a reference for operators to adjust parameters. The impedance detection unit is specifically based on existing technology and can be an impedance detection circuit or other existing obstruction detection unit.

[0029] In this invention, the electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit 2 further includes a temperature detection module. The temperature detection module can be disposed inside or outside the electrode module 22, and is located at the bottom of the electrode module 22. The temperature detection module and the electrode module 22 are separated by an insulating layer. When the electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit 2 is applied to the target acupoint, the temperature detection module contacts the skin at the acupoint to detect the skin surface temperature. This temperature detection module can be a thermocouple or other temperature detection module.

[0030] The host 1 is equipped with a display screen 12, a switch 13, and a parameter adjustment button 14. The switch 13 is used to turn the host 1 on or off, the display screen 12 is used to display the corresponding parameters and data, and the parameter adjustment button 14 is used to adjust the parameters of the current mode. The parameters include, but are not limited to, time, temperature, electrical stimulation waveform, frequency, current magnitude, and light power.

[0031] Preferably, the electro-pharmacy-phototherapy unit 2 and the main unit 1 of this utility model are separately arranged. The heating module 26 adopts an implementation method including heat-conducting materials and heating elements. The number of electro-pharmacy-phototherapy units 2 can be set up to better meet the usage needs of different acupoints. This transdermal electro-pharmacy synergistic therapy device also includes a connecting cable 3. One end of the connecting cable 3 is connected to the electrode module 22, the light irradiation module 23, the heating element, and the temperature detection module, and the other end is provided with a plug. The main unit 1 is provided with an interface 11 that matches the plug. The electro-pharmacy-phototherapy unit 2 is electrically connected to the main unit 1 through the connecting cable 3.

[0032] In this invention, multiple electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy units 2 and connecting cables 3 are provided. Each individual electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit is electrically connected to the host 1 via a corresponding connecting cable 3. The number of interfaces 11 on the host 1 is the same as the number of connecting cables 3. In one embodiment of this invention, a single electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit 2 is electrically connected to the host 1 via a single connecting cable 3. In another embodiment of this invention, two electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy units 2 are electrically connected to the host 1 via a single connecting cable 3.

[0033] The adhesive fastener 21 is annular, preferably made of silicone or hydrogel material, which has a certain degree of flexibility, can adapt to the skin curvature of different parts, and has good skin affinity, breathability and adhesion, making it easy to peel off and reducing skin irritation and damage.

[0034] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of protection of this application is limited to these examples; within the framework of this application, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of one or more embodiments of this application as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity.

[0035] One or more embodiments in this application are intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of this application. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of one or more embodiments in this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy device, characterized in that, The device includes a host (1) and an electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit (2) electrically connected to the host (1). The electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit (2) includes an electrode module (22), a light module (23), a drug carrier plate (24), and a drug gel sheet (25). The electrode module (22) and the light module (23) are both annular. The light module (23) is located inside the electrode module (22). An adhesive fixing member (21) is provided on the outside of the electrode module (22). The drug carrier plate (24) is located inside the light module (23), and the thickness of the drug carrier plate (24) is less than the thickness of the electrode module (22). The drug gel sheet (25) is detachably mounted on the drug carrier plate (24), and a heating module (26) is provided on the drug carrier plate (24) to heat the drug gel sheet (25).

2. The transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating module (26) is embedded inside the drug carrier plate (24), and a heat insulation layer is provided between the side of the drug carrier plate (24) and the inner side of the light module (23).

3. The transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the drug carrier plate (24) is less than the thickness of the light module (23). A receiving cavity is formed between the inner side of the light module (23) and the surface of the drug carrier plate (24), and the drug gel sheet (25) is embedded in the receiving cavity.

4. The transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating module (26) is fixed inside the light module (23). The heating module (26) has a cavity, the drug carrier plate (24) is placed in the cavity, and a heat insulation layer is provided between the outer side of the heating module (26) and the inner side of the light module (23).

5. The transdermal electro-pharmacy-phototherapy device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The depth of the cavity is greater than the thickness of the drug carrier plate (24). The portion of the cavity located on the surface of the drug carrier plate (24) forms a receiving cavity, and the drug gel sheet (25) is embedded in the receiving cavity.

6. The transdermal electro-pharmaco-phototherapy device as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The illumination module (23) includes an annular outer cover (231) and an annular lamp plate (232). The annular lamp plate (232) is disposed in the annular outer cover (231), and a number of lamp beads (233) are disposed on the annular lamp plate (232). The number of lamp beads (233) are evenly distributed on the annular lamp plate (232).

7. The transdermal electro-pharmaco-phototherapy device as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The host (1) is equipped with an impedance detection unit.

8. The transdermal electro-pharmaco-phototherapy device as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The electro-pharmaceutical phototherapy unit (2) also includes a temperature detection module for detecting the skin surface temperature.

9. The transdermal electro-pharmaco-phototherapy device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The transdermal electro-pharmacy combined therapy device also includes a connecting line (3), one end of which is connected to the electrode module (22), the light module (23), the heating module (26), and the temperature detection module, and the other end is provided with a plug. The host (1) is provided with an interface (11) that matches the plug. The electro-pharmacy phototherapy unit (2) is electrically connected to the host (1) through the connecting line (3).

10. The transdermal electro-pharmaceutical-phototherapy device as described in any one of claims 1-5 and 9, characterized in that, The adhesive fastener (21) is made of silicone or hydrogel.