A wearable physiotherapy device integrating micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared hot compress functions

Abstract

This utility model discloses a wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy. It includes a flexible joint protection body, an infrared radiation heater, a microcurrent release electrode, a control box, a circuit board, a rechargeable battery, a power module, a microcurrent generator, and a current adjustment roller. The infrared radiation heater and the microcurrent release electrode are respectively disposed on the inner sidewall of the flexible joint protection body. The current adjustment roller is rotatably disposed on the sidewall of the control box. The power module and the microcurrent generator are electrically connected to the infrared radiation heater and the microcurrent release electrode, respectively. The infrared radiation heater includes a flexible substrate, a reflective coating, and a photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating. The technical solution of this utility model can generate heat more quickly and evenly, with concentrated and stable infrared radiation energy, significantly improving the heating effect and significantly enhancing the accuracy and energy utilization of thermotherapy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of joint protection device technology, and in particular to a wearable physiotherapy device that integrates microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions. Background Technology

[0002] Currently available massage products for the knee, elbow, and shoulder joints are mostly based on physical massage or heat application, with limited effectiveness in relieving deep muscle fatigue, managing pain, and promoting tissue repair, resulting in relatively limited functionality. Single-therapy approaches have the following shortcomings: Electrostimulation Therapy (TENS / EMS): Widely used to relieve pain, promote blood circulation, and aid muscle recovery. However, TENS / EMS alone is relatively weak in heating deep tissues and improving local microcirculation. Heat Therapy: Traditional heat therapy (such as hot water bottles and ordinary electric heating pads) can promote blood circulation and relieve muscle stiffness, but suffers from inaccurate temperature control, insufficient heat penetration depth, low thermal efficiency, and a high risk of burns. Ordinary heating materials (such as carbon fiber and ordinary ceramic powder) emit far-infrared rays with a wide wavelength range, low efficiency, and uncontrollable performance.

[0003] Therefore, existing heat therapy joint massage products still have room for technological improvement, such as insufficient heating depth, low temperature control precision, low energy efficiency, and slow heating time, all of which affect the user experience. To address this, we propose a wearable physiotherapy device that integrates microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a wearable physiotherapy device that integrates microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy. The device includes a flexible joint protection body, an infrared radiation heater, a microcurrent release electrode, a control box, a circuit board, a rechargeable battery, a power module, a microcurrent generator, and a current adjustment roller. The flexible joint protection body wraps around the knee and elbow joints. The infrared radiation heater and the microcurrent release electrode are respectively disposed on the inner sidewall of the flexible joint protection body. The circuit board, rechargeable battery, power module, and microcurrent generator are all disposed within the control box. The current adjustment roller is rotatably disposed on the sidewall of the control box. The upper wall of the control box is provided with an LCD screen and buttons, and the lower wall of the control box is provided with a charging interface. The LCD screen, buttons, charging interface, rechargeable battery, power module, and microcurrent generator are all electrically connected to the circuit board. The power module and microcurrent generator are respectively electrically connected to the infrared radiation heater and the microcurrent release electrode. The infrared radiation heater includes a flexible substrate, a reflective coating, and a photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating. The reflective coating is disposed on the rear end wall of the flexible substrate, and the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating is disposed on the front end wall of the flexible substrate. Far-infrared light is emitted through the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating.

[0006] Optionally, the flexible joint protection body is provided with a first elastic strap and a second elastic strap on both sides, and the ends of the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap are detachably and fixedly connected.

[0007] Optionally, both the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap are provided with Velcro at their ends, and the ends of the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap are detachably and securely connected by Velcro.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a clamping plate disposed on the lower end wall of the control box.

[0009] Optionally, the wavelength range of the far-infrared light excited by the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating is 8.0 μm to 14 μm.

[0010] Optionally, the rechargeable battery has a capacity of 5000mAh.

[0011] Optionally, the flexible joint protection body is formed of a polyamide knitted breathable material.

[0012] Optionally, a silicone pad is embedded in the flexible joint protective body.

[0013] Optionally, the inner peripheral wall of the flexible joint protective body is provided with a plurality of anti-slip silicone protrusions.

[0014] Optionally, the microcurrent generator releases a microcurrent ranging from 250μA to 2500μA.

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model's technical solution has dual therapeutic functions of microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy. Through the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating, it can efficiently and accurately emit far-infrared rays (8-14 micrometers) within the optimal wavelength range for human biological effects, enabling faster and more uniform heat generation. The concentrated and stable energy of the infrared radiation significantly improves the heating effect, significantly enhancing the precision and energy utilization of the heat therapy. The combination of microcurrent electrical stimulation (TENS / EMS) and deep, efficient far-infrared heat therapy has significant synergistic potential in physiological effects such as promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, relaxing muscles, and accelerating metabolism. It can effectively improve blood circulation, relieve muscle fatigue, activate cells to promote metabolism, dredge meridians, dispel wind and dampness, relieve pain and cold, and enhance the body's disease resistance. Furthermore, it is safe and convenient to use, has a long-lasting effect, reduces wear and tear, and protects joints from injury during exercise. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an infrared radiation heater of a wearable physiotherapy device that integrates microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions, as an embodiment of the present invention, worn on the knee joint.

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of a wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions, according to an embodiment of the present invention, worn on the shoulder joint.

[0022] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0025] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0026] This invention proposes a wearable physiotherapy device that integrates microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions includes a flexible joint protection body 101, an infrared radiation heater 102, a microcurrent release electrode (not shown), a control box 103, a circuit board (not shown), a rechargeable battery (not shown), a power module (not shown), a microcurrent generator (not shown), and a current adjustment roller 104. The flexible joint protection body 101 is wrapped around the outside of the knee and elbow joints. The infrared radiation heater 102 and the microcurrent release electrode are respectively disposed on the inner sidewall of the flexible joint protection body 101. The circuit board, rechargeable battery, power module, and microcurrent generator are all disposed inside the control box 103. The current adjustment roller 104 is rotatably disposed on the sidewall of the control box 103. The upper wall of the control box 103 is provided with an LCD screen 105 and a button 106, and the lower wall of the control box 103 is provided with a charging interface 107. The LCD screen 105, button 106, charging interface 107, rechargeable battery, power module and micro current generator are all electrically connected to the circuit board. The power module and micro current generator are electrically connected to the infrared radiation heater 102 and the micro current release electrode, respectively. The infrared radiation heater 102 includes a flexible substrate 1021, a reflective coating 1022 and a photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating 1023. The reflective coating 1022 is disposed on the rear wall of the flexible substrate 1021, and the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating 1023 is disposed on the front wall of the flexible substrate 1021. Far-infrared light is emitted by the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating 1023.

[0028] Specifically, the flexible joint protection body 101 has a first elastic strap 1011 and a second elastic strap 1012 on both sides, and the ends of the first elastic strap 1011 and the second elastic strap 1012 are detachably and fixedly connected.

[0029] Specifically, both the ends of the first elastic strap 1011 and the second elastic strap 1012 are provided with Velcro 108. The ends of the first elastic strap 1011 and the second elastic strap 1012 are detachably and fixedly connected by Velcro 108, so that the ends of the first elastic strap 1011 and the second elastic strap 1012 can be attached at any part, the tightness can be flexibly adjusted, it can adapt to various sports needs, and it is durable.

[0030] Specifically, it also includes a clamping plate 109, which is disposed on the lower end wall of the control box 103 and can be used to conveniently fix the control box to clothing.

[0031] Specifically, the far-infrared light emitted by the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating 1023 has a wavelength range of 8.0μm to 14μm. Its main effect in medicine is thermal effect, which can relieve pain, activate cell tissue, improve blood circulation, and promote the microcirculation of human blood.

[0032] Specifically, the rechargeable battery has a capacity of 5000mAh, providing excellent battery life.

[0033] Specifically, the flexible joint protection body 101 is made of polyamide knitted breathable material, which is soft and skin-friendly, fits the joint better, and has the advantages of high strength, high wear resistance and high comfort, which can improve wearing comfort.

[0034] Specifically, the flexible joint protection body 101 is embedded with a silicone pad (not shown) to provide shock absorption, effectively relieve pressure, make it more comfortable to wear, cushion the impact of sports, and reduce sports injuries.

[0035] Specifically, the inner peripheral wall of the flexible joint protection body 101 is provided with multiple anti-slip silicone protrusions (not shown). The anti-slip silicone dot design is like a small suction cup, which adheres tightly to the skin and will not slip, providing good protection. It makes you feel more at ease during exercise and you don't have to worry about the knee and elbow pads falling off.

[0036] Specifically, the microcurrent generator releases microcurrents ranging from 250μA to 2500μA, ensuring both excellent comfort and a deep therapeutic effect. The principle of microcurrent is electrical pulse muscle stimulation, simulating the body's "bioelectricity." By stimulating subcutaneous muscle movement, it achieves pain relief or muscle stimulation. Pain relief using microcurrent primarily involves sending small, low-voltage electrical pulses to specific nerves via electrodes placed on the skin, altering the way neurons send signals and preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. Providing small, low-voltage electrical pulses to muscles via electrodes placed on the skin causes muscle contraction. This muscle contraction serves two purposes: first, to relieve inflammation; and second, to strengthen muscles without involving the nervous system, thereby improving blood circulation and preventing pain and fatigue.

[0037] Specifically, this invention involves applying a photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating to the front wall of an infrared radiation heater. A photonic crystal is a material with a periodic refractive index or dielectric constant. The periodic structure of the photonic crystal can interact with the plasmon resonance effect on the surface of a metal thin film, thereby enhancing light of a specific wavelength on the surface. By adjusting the structural parameters of the photonic crystal, the resonant frequency can be modulated, thus exciting the radiation of infrared light. Furthermore, the emitted infrared band can be flexibly controlled by changing the lattice size of the photonic crystal. The photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating, through a three-dimensional photonic crystal structure design, introduces a photonic bandgap and is designed to achieve efficient heating of specific wavelengths based on the infrared absorption peaks of different materials. It utilizes the infrared radiation effect of the photonic crystal to achieve high efficiency, low energy consumption, and uniform heating.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0039] The photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating can efficiently and precisely emit far-infrared rays (8-14 micrometers) in the optimal wavelength range for human biological effects. This allows for faster and more uniform heat generation, with concentrated and stable infrared radiation energy, significantly improving heating efficiency and enhancing the precision and energy utilization of thermotherapy. Through microcurrent electrical stimulation (TENS / EMS) combined with deep, efficient far-infrared heat application, it exhibits significant synergistic effects such as promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, relaxing muscles, and accelerating metabolism. It effectively improves blood circulation, relieves muscle fatigue, activates cells to promote metabolism, clears meridians, dispels wind and dampness, relieves pain and cold, and enhances the body's disease resistance. Furthermore, it is safe, convenient, and long-lasting, reducing wear and tear and protecting joints from injury during exercise.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A wearable physiotherapy device integrating micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function, characterized in that, The device includes a flexible joint protection body, an infrared radiation heater, a micro-current release electrode, a control box, a circuit board, a rechargeable battery, a power module, a micro-current generator, and a current adjustment roller. The flexible joint protection body wraps around the knee and elbow joints. The infrared radiation heater and the micro-current release electrode are respectively disposed on the inner sidewall of the flexible joint protection body. The circuit board, rechargeable battery, power module, and micro-current generator are all disposed within the control box. The current adjustment roller is rotatably disposed on the sidewall of the control box. The upper wall of the control box is equipped with an LCD screen and buttons. The lower wall of the box is provided with a charging interface. The LCD screen, buttons, charging interface, rechargeable battery, power module, and microcurrent generator are all electrically connected to the circuit board. The power module and microcurrent generator are electrically connected to the infrared radiation heater and the microcurrent release electrode, respectively. The infrared radiation heater includes a flexible substrate, a reflective coating, and a photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating. The reflective coating is disposed on the rear end wall of the flexible substrate, and the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating is disposed on the front end wall of the flexible substrate. Far-infrared light is emitted by the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating.

2. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible joint protective body is provided with a first elastic strap and a second elastic strap on both sides, and the ends of the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap are detachably and fixedly connected.

3. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap have Velcro at their ends, and the ends of the first elastic strap and the second elastic strap are detachably and securely connected by Velcro.

4. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping plate, which is disposed on the lower end wall of the control box.

5. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The far-infrared light emitted by the photonic crystal infrared radiation heating coating has a wavelength range of 8.0 μm to 14 μm.

6. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rechargeable battery has a capacity of 5000mAh.

7. The wearable physiotherapy device integrating microcurrent electrical stimulation and far-infrared heat therapy functions according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible joint protection body is made of polyamide knitted breathable material.

8. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flexible joint protector is embedded with a silicone pad.

9. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner peripheral wall of the flexible joint protective body is provided with multiple anti-slip silicone protrusions.

10. The wearable physiotherapy device integrated with micro-current electrical stimulation and far infrared heat function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microcurrent generator releases a microcurrent ranging from 250μA to 2500μA.

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