A composite physiotherapy device and intelligent physiotherapy system

Abstract

This utility model discloses a composite physiotherapy device and an intelligent physiotherapy system, including: a main unit, a power supply module, wires, and an electrode module; the power supply module is connected to the circuit module of the main unit and provides power to the main unit, the circuit module of the main unit is connected to the wires, and the wires are connected to the electrode module, establishing an electrical connection between the main unit and the electrode module. In the field of physical therapy equipment, low- and medium-frequency physiotherapy devices have been widely used to relieve various types of pain, promote blood circulation, relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and assist in the rehabilitation training of neuromuscular function. They can serve both professional medical institutions and home healthcare for the general public. The solution described in this application not only allows for flexible adjustment of the connecting wires during physiotherapy but also achieves a more penetrating heating effect through a heating coating.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of physical therapy equipment, and in particular to a composite physical therapy device and an intelligent physical therapy system. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of physical therapy equipment, low- and medium-frequency physiotherapy devices have been widely used to relieve various types of pain, promote blood circulation, relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and assist in the rehabilitation training of neuromuscular function. These devices can serve both professional medical institutions and the home healthcare needs of the general public, thus possessing a broad market prospect.

[0003] Existing low- and medium-frequency physiotherapy devices primarily rely on transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electromuscular stimulation (EMS) technologies combined with the infrared radiation effect of photonic crystals. They stimulate nerves or muscles with currents of specific frequencies, generating far-infrared radiation to achieve analgesia or rehabilitation effects. However, existing low- and medium-frequency physiotherapy devices still have room for technological improvement. For example, insufficient heating depth, low temperature control precision, low energy efficiency, and slow heating time all negatively impact the user experience. Therefore, the industry needs to design a composite physiotherapy device and an intelligent physiotherapy system to partially or completely solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application proposes a composite physiotherapy device and an intelligent physiotherapy system. The composite physiotherapy device, namely a low-to-medium frequency physiotherapy instrument, is mainly based on transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and electromuscular stimulation (EMS) technologies combined with the infrared radiation effect of photonic crystals. It stimulates nerves or muscles with current of a specific frequency and generates far-infrared radiation through heating, thereby achieving analgesia or rehabilitation effects. However, the existing technology still has the following problems and limitations.

[0005] First, insufficient heating depth makes it difficult to penetrate deep tissues: 1) The heating methods of most products (such as carbon fiber heating pads, ordinary far-infrared) can only act on the surface of the skin or superficial muscles (1-3cm), and cannot penetrate into joints or deep muscle tissues like professional deep heat therapy equipment. 2) Improper selection of far-infrared wavelength (such as non-medical grade 8-14μm band) will affect the penetration, resulting in limited heat therapy effects.

[0006] Second, the low temperature control accuracy poses a risk of burns: 1) Some low-end products use constant temperature heating, which cannot dynamically adjust according to the user's real-time skin temperature, potentially leading to localized overheating or low-temperature burns. 2) The lack of a temperature sensor feedback mechanism results in uneven heating, with some areas overheating while others remain too cold.

[0007] Third, low energy efficiency and limited battery life: Existing heating modules consume a lot of power, which greatly reduces the battery life of portable devices and affects the user experience.

[0008] Fourth, the heating time is slow, which affects the user experience: the existing heating module has a long response time, and users often feel the electric stimulation massage before they can feel the temperature.

[0009] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a composite physiotherapy device and an intelligent physiotherapy system that utilizes the infrared radiation effect of photonic crystals. Specific advantages include: the ability to generate far-infrared radiation in the 8-14μm band and precisely adjust the infrared band; higher thermal energy conversion efficiency, with an electrothermal radiation conversion efficiency greater than 85%, far exceeding that of ordinary carbon-based electrothermal materials (60%); high-precision temperature control within ±3 degrees Celsius, compared to ±10 degrees Celsius in traditional solutions; and a lifespan exceeding ten years for the physiotherapy device.

[0010] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application propose a composite physiotherapy device, which includes: a main unit, a power supply module, wires, and an electrode module; the power supply module is connected to the circuit module of the main unit and supplies power to the main unit, the circuit module of the main unit is connected to the wires, and the wires are connected to the electrode module and provide an electrical connection between the main unit and the electrode module.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the host device includes a power adjustment drive module, which is used to adjust the amount of heat generation power.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the wire includes two connecting wires, the number of electrode modules is two, and the two connecting wires of the wire are respectively connected to the two electrode modules.

[0013] A further technical solution is that a sliding ring is provided on the outer side of the two connecting lines, and the sliding ring tightly binds the two connecting lines so that the portions of the two connecting lines between the circuit module and the sliding ring are always of equal length.

[0014] A further technical solution is that the electrode module includes a gel layer, an electrode layer, a heating coating, a reflective layer, and a non-woven fabric layer connected in sequence. The non-woven fabric layer is provided with an electrode connection buckle, which is connected to a conductive module, and the conductive module is connected to the wire.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the heating coating is a photonic crystal heating coating.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the number of electrode connection buckles is at least three.

[0017] A further technical solution is that the power supply module includes a DC output submodule, which is connected to the power regulation drive module of the host device.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the power supply module further includes a switching power supply submodule and an AC input submodule, the DC output submodule is connected to the switching power supply submodule, and the switching power supply submodule is connected to the AC input submodule.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application propose an intelligent physiotherapy system, which includes the composite physiotherapy device described in the first aspect. The intelligent physiotherapy system utilizes the infrared radiation effect of photonic crystals, which can solve technical problems in the prior art such as insufficient heating depth, low temperature control accuracy, low energy efficiency, and slow heating time, thereby improving the user experience.

[0020] In summary, in the field of physical therapy equipment, low- and medium-frequency physiotherapy devices have been widely used to relieve various types of pain, promote blood circulation, relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and assist in the rehabilitation training of neuromuscular function. They can serve both professional medical institutions and the home health care of general consumers. The solution described in this application not only allows for flexible adjustment of the connecting wires during physiotherapy, but also achieves a more penetrating heating effect through the heating coating. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an external structural diagram of the composite physiotherapy device proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a diagram of an internal module of the composite physiotherapy device proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a diagram of another internal module of the composite physiotherapy device proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the composite physiotherapy device proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is another partial schematic diagram of the composite physiotherapy device proposed in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Similar component reference numerals in the drawings represent similar components. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification of embodiments of the present invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. As used in this specification of embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] Example See Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this is a composite physiotherapy device proposed in an embodiment of the present invention. The composite physiotherapy device includes: a main unit 1, a power supply module 2, a wire 3, and an electrode plate module 4. The power supply module 2 is connected to the circuit module of the main unit 1 and provides power to the main unit 1. The circuit module of the main unit 1 is connected to the wire 3. The wire 3 is connected to the electrode plate module 4 and provides an electrical connection between the main unit 1 and the electrode plate module 4.

[0030] A further technical solution is that the host device 1 includes a power adjustment drive module 11, which is used to adjust the amount of heat generation power. Specifically, the power adjustment drive module 11 of the host device 1 adjusts the amount of heat generation power by controlling the turn-off duty cycle of the thyristor through a built-in MCU.

[0031] A further technical solution is that the conductor 3 includes two connecting wires, and the number of electrode pad modules 4 is two. The two connecting wires of the conductor 3 are respectively connected to the two electrode pad modules 4. In the above solution, the electrode pads corresponding to the electrode pad modules can be replaced with different specifications to adapt to different scenario requirements.

[0032] A further technical solution involves providing a sliding ring 31 on the outer side of the two connecting wires. The sliding ring 31 tightly binds the two connecting wires, ensuring that the portions of the two connecting wires between the circuit module and the sliding ring 31 are always of equal length. In this device, the connecting wires are prone to pulling on each other due to limb movement during use. In existing technologies, when the distance between the two electrodes increases, the branch wires are stretched; when the distance decreases, excess wire easily becomes tangled. The sliding ring allows for flexible adjustment of the connecting wires, limiting the maximum distance between the two wires to prevent excessive stretching and also accommodating excess wire to avoid tangling.

[0033] A further technical solution is that the electrode module 4 includes a gel layer 4a, an electrode layer 4b, a heating coating 4c, a reflective layer 4d, and a non-woven fabric layer 4e connected in sequence. The non-woven fabric layer 4e is provided with an electrode connection buckle 4f, which connects to a conductive module 41, and the conductive module 41 connects to the wire 3. A further technical solution is that the heating coating 4c is a photonic crystal heating coating. A further technical solution is that the number of electrode connection buckles 4f is at least three.

[0034] In this embodiment, the function of the host device relies on the power regulation drive module, which uses a microcontroller to precisely control the duty cycle of the semiconductor switching elements, thereby achieving fine adjustment of the heat generation power.

[0035] Furthermore, the lead system employs a bifurcated double-connector design, connecting two independent electrode modules respectively. A crucial mechanical component, a sliding ring, is located on the outer side of the double-connector. This sliding ring tightly binds the two connecting lines, ensuring that the section from the connection point to the sliding ring remains of equal length and under balanced stress. The core purpose of this structural design is that when the device moves due to limb movements (such as changing the spacing or angle), the sliding ring can slide autonomously and flexibly. This achieves two major technical effects: preventing excessive stretching or stress on a single wire when increasing the distance, and naturally binding redundant wires to prevent tangling when decreasing the distance. This design effectively improves the stability and ease of operation of the device during dynamic use.

[0036] Furthermore, in terms of the physiotherapy execution unit, the electrode module adopts a precise multi-layer composite structure; starting from the gel layer, it consists of an electrode layer (responsible for current conduction), a photothermal functional layer (photonic crystal heating coating), an infrared reflective layer, and an outer non-woven fabric layer. This structure, in conjunction with the photothermal functional layer using photonic crystal heating technology and combined with electrical stimulation, can provide a deeper and more efficient synergistic physiotherapy effect.

[0037] A further technical solution is that the power supply module 2 includes a DC output submodule, which is connected to the power regulation drive module 11 of the host device 1. See details. Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 The schematic diagram shows that the power supply module 2 is connected to the power regulation drive module 11 of the host device 1, and the host device 1 is connected to the electrode plate module 4 via the wire 3; the DC output submodule can also be replaced with an AC output. A further technical solution is that the power supply module 2 also includes a switching power supply submodule and an AC input submodule, with the DC output submodule connected to the switching power supply submodule and the switching power supply submodule connected to the AC input submodule.

[0038] Furthermore, this application proposes an intelligent physiotherapy system, which includes the composite physiotherapy device described in the above embodiments. The intelligent physiotherapy system utilizes the infrared radiation effect of photonic crystals, which can solve technical problems in the prior art such as insufficient heating depth, low temperature control accuracy, low energy efficiency, and slow heating time, thereby improving the user experience.

[0039] In summary, in the field of physical therapy equipment, low- and medium-frequency physiotherapy devices have been widely used to relieve various types of pain, promote blood circulation, relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and assist in the rehabilitation training of neuromuscular function. They can serve both professional medical institutions and the home health care of general consumers. The solution described in this application not only allows for flexible adjustment of the connecting wires during physiotherapy, but also achieves a more penetrating heating effect through the heating coating.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring 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. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0045] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0046] The above description describes specific embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the scope of protection of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A combination physiotherapy apparatus, characterised in that, The composite physiotherapy device includes: Main unit, power supply module, wires, electrode plate module; The power supply module is connected to the circuit module of the host device and provides power to the host device. The circuit module of the host device is connected to the wire, and the wire is connected to the electrode plate module to achieve electrical connection between the host device and the electrode plate module.

2. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host device includes a power adjustment drive module, which is used to adjust the amount of heat generation power.

3. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wire includes two connecting wires, and there are two electrode modules. The two connecting wires of the wire are respectively connected to the two electrode modules.

4. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sliding ring is provided on the outer side of the two connecting wires, and the sliding ring tightly binds the two connecting wires so that the portions of the two connecting wires between the circuit module and the sliding ring are always of equal length.

5. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electrode module includes a gel layer, an electrode layer, a heating coating, a reflective layer, and a non-woven fabric layer connected in sequence. The non-woven fabric layer is provided with an electrode connection buckle, which is connected to a conductive module, and the conductive module is connected to the wire.

6. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating coating is a photonic crystal heating coating.

7. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of electrode connection buckles is at least three.

8. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The power supply module includes a DC output submodule, which is connected to the power regulation drive module of the host device.

9. The composite physiotherapy device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The power supply module further includes a switching power supply submodule and an AC input submodule. The DC output submodule is connected to the switching power supply submodule, and the switching power supply submodule is connected to the AC input submodule.

10. An intelligent physiotherapy system characterized by, The intelligent physiotherapy system includes the composite physiotherapy device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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