Helmet-type magnetic stimulation device

Abstract

The present invention is a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that applies a magnetic field to cranial nerve cells or scalp cells to provide non-invasive treatment, and is characterized by including a helmet-type case, a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field so as to apply the magnetic field to the skull, and a fixing unit that is provided on one side inside the case and fixes and supports the magnetic field generating unit at a predetermined position on the upper part of the skull. Thus, the present invention comprises a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field inside the case so as to apply the magnetic field to the skull.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device, and more particularly to a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that applies a magnetic field to the scalp or transcranial region of the human body to perform non-invasive therapy. [Background technology]

[0002] Transcranial magnetic stimulation (hereafter referred to as "TMS") is a brain stimulation technique that activates or inhibits nerve cells in specific parts of the brain using local magnetic field waves induced on the surface of the head outside the body. The principle of TMS is to apply a strong current of electricity to an electromagnetic coil to generate a magnetic field of about several teslas. The fluctuating energy of this magnetic field wave is transmitted to the brain, inducing depolarization in nerve cells up to a few centimeters below the coil, stimulating the brain.

[0003] TMS is a representative non-invasive brain stimulation technique, and its therapeutic application to depression, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, movement disorders, dementia, and other brain dysfunctions that do not respond well to drug or psychiatric treatments is being actively researched.

[0004] Usually, the recommended treatment time for TMS is about 20 minutes, once a day, five days a week, and frequent treatment is required. For example, when magnetic stimulation treatment for about 20 to 50 minutes a day is repeatedly applied for several days to central nervous system diseases such as stroke and spinal cord injury, it has been reported that it has a neuroplasticity or nerve regeneration and functional recovery effect.

[0005] However, because conventional transcranial magnetic stimulation devices are not portable, it is difficult to coordinate such treatment cycles in the domestic medical market. Therefore, there is a need for a miniaturized TMS treatment device that can be easily used at home.

[0006] Meanwhile, hair loss means a lack of hair on the scalp where it should be. It is known that this type of hair loss occurs due to various reasons, including genetic factors, the effects of male hormones, stress, and environmental pollution. Recently, as the number of hair loss patients among young people in their 20s and 30s and women has increased, it has emerged as a serious social problem, and interest in hair loss treatment devices has also increased.

[0007] Recently, helmet-type hair loss treatment devices that generate optimal wavelengths for scalp growth by installing laser diodes on the protrusions of the treatment device have been attracting attention as hair loss treatment devices for home use. Such helmet-type hair loss treatment devices irradiate the scalp with laser light, and the light energy penetrates the dermis and subcutaneous tissues, activating various cellular tissues including hair roots.

[0008] However, such conventional techniques have a problem that the therapeutic effect is not high because they rely solely on light therapy using a laser, and they also add vibration therapy or ultrasound therapy to activate the scalp's biological tissues through sound pressure to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. However, the method of activating the scalp tissues by using vibration or ultrasound in parallel also has a problem that the combined effect of light and vibration or ultrasound is not large, so the effect is not high. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional art, and has an object to provide a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device including a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field so as to apply the magnetic field to the scalp or transcranial region, and a cooling unit that cools the heat generated by the magnetic field generating unit.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that has a case section in which a lower case section and an upper case section are detachably connected to each other and a separator is provided on the lower case section, thereby maintaining a constant separation distance from the scalp and facilitating application of a magnetic field, while at the same time expanding the range of magnetic field application and facilitating installation of a magnetic field generator.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device in which the magnetic field generating unit is constructed of a wound coil, and the strength and shape of the magnetic field can be adjusted according to the user's treatment progress, thereby actively promoting blood flow in the scalp tissue.

[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that can facilitate circulation of outside air by arranging cooling fans and cooling holes in various positions in the casing as a cooling section, while efficiently controlling heat generation from the magnetic field generating section and optimizing the cooling performance for cooling the heat generated by the magnetic field. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that applies a magnetic field to cranial nerve cells or scalp cells to provide non-invasive treatment, and is characterized by comprising: a helmet-shaped case portion; a magnetic field generating portion that is provided in the internal space of the case portion and generates a magnetic field; and a fixing portion that is provided on one side of the interior of the case portion and fixes and supports the magnetic field generating portion at a predetermined position on the upper part of the skull.

[0014] The case part of the present invention is characterized by including: a lower case part attached to the upper part of the skull at a predetermined distance; and an upper case part coupled to the upper part of the lower case part to form an internal space.

[0015] The lower case part of the present invention is characterized by including: a lower case that is attached to the upper part of the skull at a predetermined distance; a cooling guide that is erected in the longitudinal direction on the upper surface of the lower case; a connecting piece that is protrudingly formed around the outer periphery of the lower case and to which the upper case part is connected; and a plurality of separating pieces that are protrudingly formed on the lower surface of the lower case and contact the surface of the scalp.

[0016] The magnetic field generating unit of the present invention is characterized in that it is composed of a plurality of stages of winding coils spaced apart at a predetermined winding interval, and further includes a spacing maintaining unit that supports a lower portion of the winding coil so as to keep the winding interval of the winding coil constant.

[0017] The spacing retaining part of the present invention is characterized by including: a spacing plate provided in the internal space of the case part; a first spacing groove recessed into one end of an upper surface of the spacing plate; a second spacing groove recessed into the other end of an upper surface of the spacing plate; and a support piece extending outward around the outer periphery of the spacing plate.

[0018] The fixing portion of the present invention is characterized in that it includes at least one of: a first fixing piece provided in a central portion of the case portion and fixing and supporting the magnetic field generating unit to a central portion of the skull; a second fixing piece provided in a front portion of the case portion and fixing and supporting the magnetic field generating unit to a front portion of the skull; and a third fixing piece provided in a rear portion of the case portion and fixing and supporting the magnetic field generating unit to a rear portion of the skull. Effect of the Invention

[0019] As described above, the present invention provides a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that includes a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field to apply a magnetic field to the scalp or transcranial region, and a cooling unit that cools the heat generated by the magnetic field generating unit, thereby allowing a user to perform scalp or transcranial stimulation without time and space constraints.

[0020] In addition, the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device of the present invention makes it possible to non-invasively treat brain dysfunction such as depression, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, movement disorders, and dementia by stimulating specific brain nerve cells at the position where the magnetic field generating unit is located.

[0021] Furthermore, according to the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device of the present invention, by being equipped with a magnetic field generating unit that generates a magnetic field to apply a magnetic field to the scalp, it is possible to facilitate blood circulation in the scalp and stimulate the scalp and hair roots to prevent and treat hair loss.

[0022] In addition, by forming the case part by connecting the lower case part and the upper case part in a manner that allows them to be freely attached and detached to each other and equipping the lower case with a separation piece, it is possible to maintain a constant separation distance from the scalp, facilitating the application of a magnetic field, while at the same time providing the effect of expanding the range of application of the magnetic field and facilitating the installation of the magnetic field generation.

[0023] Furthermore, by configuring the magnetic field generating unit with a multiple-stage winding coil and uniformly supporting the winding spacing by the spacing support unit, the magnetic field can be uniformly applied transcranially or to the scalp, providing the effect of uniformly maintaining the efficacy of the magnetic field.

[0024] In addition, the case part is provided in the form of a helmet, which makes it easy to wear, and at the same time, it provides the effect of allowing the user to customize treatment by adjusting the applied strength and usage time of the magnetic field in parallel with transcranial stimulation or hair removal treatment.

[0025] Furthermore, by utilizing the magnetic field generating unit as a heat sink and cooling it in a variety of ways, the overall assembly structure, size, and layout configuration can be simplified, providing the effect of reducing the manufacturing costs of the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device.

[0026] In addition, the wound coil can be manufactured in various sizes, and the arrangement of the wound coil can be optimized and arranged in an array in an appropriate location, thereby providing the effect of maximizing the efficiency of magnetic stimulation.

[0027] Furthermore, by arranging cooling fans and cooling holes in various positions in the casing as a cooling section, it is possible to facilitate circulation of outside air while at the same time providing the effect of efficiently controlling the heat generated by the magnetic field generating section and optimizing the cooling performance for cooling the heat generated by the magnetic field. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram showing a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is an exploded view showing a case portion of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 3] 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 3 is a detailed view showing a fixing portion of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 5] 1 is a state diagram showing a usage state of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 3 is a state diagram showing a first installation state of a magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a plan view showing a first installation state of a magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 8] 4 is a state diagram showing a second installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9] 11 is a plan view showing a second installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a state diagram showing a third installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 11 is a plan view showing a third installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0029] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing a case part of the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a detailed view showing a fixing part of the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a state diagram showing a usage state of the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a state diagram showing a first installation state of the magnetic field generating part of the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a first installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a second installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a state diagram showing a third installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the third installation state of the magnetic field generating unit of a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the helmet-type magnetic stimulation device of this embodiment is configured to include a case section, a magnetic field generating section 30, a spacing section 40, a fixing section 50, and a cooling section 60, and is a helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that performs transcranial magnetic stimulation or applies a magnetic field to the scalp to treat hair loss.

[0032] The case part is a case member that is attached to the top of the human skull, and is composed of a lower case part 10 that is attached to the top of the human skull at a predetermined distance, and an upper case part 20 that is connected to the top of the lower case part 10 to form an internal space.

[0033] The lower case part 10 is a case member that is attached to the upper part of the human skull at a predetermined distance, and is composed of a lower case 11, a cooling guide 12, a connecting piece 13 and a separating piece 14.

[0034] The lower case 11 is a case member that is attached a predetermined distance away from the top of the human skull, and is formed in an upwardly convex shape so as to come into contact with the human skull, and is composed of a case that is attached a predetermined distance away from the human scalp.

[0035] The cooling guide 12 is a cooling guide member that is erected in the longitudinal direction on the upper surface of the lower case 11, and is erected in the longitudinal direction from the front to the rear at both ends of the upper surface of the lower case 11, and guides the outside air that is introduced by the cooling unit 60 to the magnetic field generating unit 30.

[0036] The connecting piece 13 is a connecting member that protrudes along the outer periphery of the lower case 11 and is to which the upper case part 20 is connected. The connecting piece 13 is formed of a locking member that protrudes along the outer periphery of the lower case 11 and engages with the upper case part 20.

[0037] The isolation pieces 14 are isolation members that are formed in multiple protrusions on the lower surface of the lower case 11 and come into contact with the human skull. By contacting the human skull, the isolation distance from the lower surface of the lower case 11 can be kept constant, and the isolation distance between the magnetic field generating unit 30 and the human skull can also be kept constant.

[0038] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the upper case part 20 is a case member that is removably connected to the upper part of the lower case part 10 and forms an internal space between it and the lower case part 10, and is composed of an upper case 21 and a connecting piece 22.

[0039] The upper case 21 is a case member that is detachably engaged with the upper part of the lower case 11, and forms an internal space in which the magnetic field generating unit 30 is provided and a cooling space between the lower case part 10 and the upper case part 20.

[0040] The connecting piece 22 is a connecting member that is recessed around the outer periphery of the upper case 21 and is used to connect the upper case part 20. The connecting piece 22 is formed as a recessed locking groove along the outer periphery of the upper case 21 and engages with the connecting piece 13 of the lower case part 10.

[0041] The magnetic field generating unit 30 is a magnetic field generating member that is provided in the internal space of the case and generates a magnetic field so as to apply a magnetic field to the skull. It is composed of multiple stages of wound coils spaced apart at a predetermined winding interval, or is composed of a transducer coil formed in a cylindrical ring or disk shape, and is located within the case to generate a magnetic field.

[0042] In addition, when the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating unit 30 is a micromagnetic field having a range of 1 to 50 Hz and an electric field of 1 to 150 V / m, it is not transmitted to the human skull, but is transmitted only to the scalp and subcutaneous layer, making it suitable for hair loss treatment.

[0043] In addition, the magnetic field generation range of the magnetic field generating unit 30 can be adjusted to treat various indications such as depression, autism, dementia, and insomnia.

[0044] The winding coil is a coil member that is installed in the internal space of the case and generates a magnetic field, and generates a pulse magnetic field by applying an electric current. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the winding coil is composed of coil winding layers in which the coil is wound in multiple stages in a circular or elliptical shape, and is spaced apart from each other via spacing retaining parts 40 installed on the upper surface of the lower case part 10.

[0045] The spacing retaining portion 40 is a spacing retaining member that supports the lower portion of the wound coil so as to maintain a constant winding spacing of the wound coil, and is composed of a spacing plate 41, a first spacing groove 42, a second spacing groove 43 and a support piece 44.

[0046] Spacing plate 41 is a plate member provided in the internal space between lower case portion 10 and upper case portion 20, and is fixed to the upper surface of lower case portion 10 via fixing portion 50.

[0047] The first spacing groove 42 is a spacing retaining member having a plurality of equally spaced spacing grooves recessed into one end of the upper surface of the spacing plate 41, and one end of the winding coil of the magnetic field generating unit 30 is respectively fitted into the plurality of spacing grooves to maintain a constant winding spacing of the winding coil.

[0048] The second spacing groove 43 is a spacing retaining member having a plurality of equally spaced spacing grooves recessed into both ends of the other side of the upper surface of the spacing plate 41, and both ends of the other side of the winding coil of the magnetic field generating unit 30 are respectively fitted into the plurality of spacing grooves to maintain a constant winding spacing of the winding coil.

[0049] The support pieces 44 are support members extending outward around the outer periphery of the spacing plate 41, and extend from four outer periphery locations on the front, back, left and right of the spacing plate 41. The fixing parts 50 are fitted into these support pieces, and the spacing plate 41 is fixedly supported to the lower case part 10.

[0050] The fixing part 50 is provided on one side of the inside of the case part and is a fixing member that fixes and supports the magnetic field generating part 30 in a predetermined position on the upper part of the skull, and is composed of a fixing piece 51 and a dividing groove 52 as shown in Figures 3 and 4.

[0051] The fixed piece 51 is provided on one side of the interior of the case, and is a fixing member that fixes and supports the magnetic field generating unit 30 at a predetermined position on the upper part of the skull.As shown in Figures 3 and 6 to 11, the fixed piece 51 consists of at least one of a first fixed piece 51a, a second fixed piece 51b and a third fixed piece 51c, and the positioning state of the magnetic field generating unit 30 can be changed in a variety of ways.

[0052] The first fixing piece 51a is provided in the central part of the lower case part 10 and is a fixing member that fixes and supports the magnetic field generating unit 30 in the central part of the skull, so that the magnetic field generating unit 30 can be positioned transcranially or in the central part of the scalp to perform magnetic stimulation therapy.

[0053] The second fixing piece 51b is provided in the front part of the lower case part 10 and is a fixing member that fixes and supports the magnetic field generating unit 30 to the front part of the skull, so that the magnetic field generating unit 30 can be positioned transcranially or in the front part of the scalp to perform magnetic stimulation therapy.

[0054] The third fixing piece 51c is provided at the rear part of the lower case part 10 and is a fixing member that fixes and supports the magnetic field generating unit 30 to the rear part of the skull, so that the magnetic field generating unit 30 can be positioned transcranially or at the rear part of the scalp to perform magnetic stimulation therapy.

[0055] The dividing groove 52 is a separate fixing member divided at the upper end of the fixing piece 51, which is connected to a support hole formed in the support piece 44 of the spacing retaining part 40 and separated outward, facilitating the connection and removal between the fixing part 50 and the spacing retaining part 40.

[0056] The cooling unit 60 is a cooling member provided in the internal space of the case and blows air onto the magnetic field generating unit 30 so as to cool it, and is composed of a cooling fan 61 and cooling holes 62 .

[0057] The cooling fan 61 is provided at one portion of the case and is a cooling member that blows air onto the magnetic field generating unit 30 to cool it, and as shown in FIG. 12, is composed of at least one of a first cooling fan 61a and a second cooling fan 61b.

[0058] The first cooling fan 61a is a cooling member provided at one side of the case part and blows air onto the magnetic field generating unit 30 to cool it; it is provided at the front of the case part and blows air from the front of the case part into the inside to cool the heat generated by the magnetic field generating unit 30.

[0059] The second cooling fan 61b is a cooling member provided in the other part of the case part and blows air onto the magnetic field generating unit 30 to cool it; it is provided at the rear or above the case part and blows air into the inside from the rear or above the case part to cool the heat generated by the magnetic field generating unit 30.

[0060] The cooling hole 62 is a cooling member formed through one part of the case part and open so as to allow outside air to be introduced into the internal space of the case part or to be exhausted from the inside, and is composed of at least one of a first cooling hole and a second cooling hole.

[0061] The first cooling hole is a cooling hole formed penetrating the front of the case, and cools the heat generated by the magnetic field generating unit 30 by introducing outside air from the front of the case into the inside or discharging air from the inside to the front.

[0062] The second cooling hole is a cooling hole formed through the rear or upper part of the case portion, and cools the heat generated by the magnetic field generating unit 30 by either introducing outside air into the interior from the rear or upper part of the case portion or expelling air from the interior to the rear or upper part.

[0063] The present invention described above can be embodied in various other forms without departing from the technical spirit or main features of the present invention. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are merely illustrative in all respects and should not be interpreted as being limiting.

Claims

1. A helmet-type magnetic stimulation device that applies a magnetic field to cranial nerve cells or scalp cells to provide non-invasive therapy, Helmet-shaped case section; A magnetic field generating unit that is provided in the internal space of the case and generates a magnetic field; and a fixing part provided on one side of the inside of the case part and fixing and supporting the magnetic field generating unit at a predetermined position on the upper part of the skull; A helmet-type magnetic stimulation device comprising:

2. The case portion is a lower case portion attached to the upper portion of the skull at a predetermined distance; and an upper case portion coupled to an upper portion of the lower case portion and forming an internal space; 2. The helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to claim 1, further comprising:

3. The lower case portion is a lower case attached to the top of the skull at a predetermined distance; a cooling guide provided on an upper surface of the lower case in a longitudinal direction; a connecting piece formed protruding from an outer periphery of the lower case and to which the upper case part is connected; and a plurality of spacers protruding from a lower surface of the lower case and contacting a scalp surface; 3. The helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to claim 2, further comprising:

4. 2. The helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic field generating section is composed of a plurality of stages of winding coils spaced apart at a predetermined winding interval.

5. 5. The helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to claim 4, further comprising a spacing retaining portion that supports a lower portion of the wound coil so as to keep the winding spacing of the wound coil constant.

6. The spacing portion is a spacing plate provided in the internal space of the case; a first spacing groove recessed into both ends of one of the upper surfaces of the spacing plate; a second spacing groove recessed into both ends of the other of the upper surface of the spacing plate; and a support piece extending outwardly around the outer periphery of the spacing plate; 6. The helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to claim 5, further comprising:

7. The fixing portion is a first fixing piece provided in a central portion of the case portion and fixing and supporting the magnetic field generating unit to a central portion of a skull; A second fixing piece provided at a front portion of the case portion and fixing and supporting the magnetic field generating unit at a front portion of the skull; and a third fixing piece provided at a rear portion of the case portion and configured to fix and support the magnetic field generating unit at a rear portion of the skull; 2. The helmet-type magnetic stimulation device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of the following:

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