Cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients

The cold and heat compress device addresses fitting challenges on complex body curves by using a clamp system with arc designs and a moving member to distribute pressure uniformly, preventing secondary injuries.

JP3252290UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-04THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL HENGYANG MEDICAL SCHOOL UNIV OF SOUTH CHINA
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Application Number
JP2025001869U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-07
Publication Date
2025-08-04
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-07

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Technical Problem

Existing medical devices struggle to fit complex human body curves, leading to uneven treatment energy distribution and potential secondary injuries at sensitive pain positions.

Method used

A cold and heat compress device with an upper and lower clamp connected by a twist spring, featuring arc-shaped designs and slide grooves, a heat conduction plate, and a moving member with an elastic belt to ensure uniform pressure distribution and avoid pressure concentration.

Benefits of technology

The device effectively fits body curves, preventing secondary injuries by maintaining uniform pressure and ensuring comfortable treatment application.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients. 【Solution means】 Belonging to the technical field of medical devices, it comprises an upper clamp plate 1 and a lower clamp plate 2 connected by a twist spring, and both have an arc portion along the curvature of the limbs. The through groove 3 is provided on the upper clamp plate 1 and extends to the lower clamp plate 2 side and reaches both ends of the upper clamp plate 1. The slide grooves are symmetrically provided on the upper clamp plate 1 in the through groove 3 and extend in an arc shape. The slide block is slidably connected in the slide groove. By the cooperation of the provided heat conduction plate and the movable parts, the spring plate gradually covers the human body, and at the same time, the movable parts receive downward pressure, thereby causing the U-shaped plate 6 to act to form a space for preventing pressure load on the human body surface, realizing the protection of the patient and the pain prevention effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and specifically to a cold and heat compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients.

Background Art

[0002] Cold compress and warm compress are traditional physical therapies and are widely applied in the treatment of acute injuries, postoperative rehabilitation, and chronic inflammation. Cold compress can cause vasoconstriction by lowering the local temperature, reduce the exudation of tissue fluid, and effectively relieve swelling and pain. On the other hand, warm compress can dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation, thereby accelerating the subsidence of inflammation and tissue repair. The cold and heat compress integrated care device can quickly switch between the cold compress and warm compress modes by integrating semiconductor cooling and heating technologies, a smart temperature control system, and a circulating waterway design. It has a pressure adjustment function and can accurately control the treatment temperature, pressure, and time, significantly improving the treatment efficiency and safety.

[0003] However, many devices are difficult to perfectly fit the complex curved surfaces of the human body (such as joints and muscle groups), resulting in uneven distribution of treatment energy and affecting the treatment effect. In addition, for patients with sensitive pain positions, local pressure concentration may occur during the process of the device applying pressure, causing discomfort or even increasing pain. Therefore, in order to solve these problems, the inventors of the present invention propose a cold and heat compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a cold and heat compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients in view of the above-mentioned situation, in order to solve the problem that the heat transfer components are difficult to fit the human body and are likely to cause secondary injuries to the wound site.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The cold and heat compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients according to the present invention has the following configuration. An upper clamp (1) and a lower clamp (2) connected to the upper clamp (1) by a twist spring, both having an arc-shaped arc portion along the curvature of the limbs. A through groove (3) provided in the upper clamp (1) and extending to both sides of the upper clamp (1) toward the lower clamp (2). Symmetrically provided slide grooves (31) extending along the arc shape within the through groove (3) of the upper clamp (1). A slide block (4) slidably connected to the slide groove (31). A heat conduction plate (41) provided between the slide block (4) and the through groove (3), extending in an arc shape in the direction of the lower clamp (2) when pressed by the slide block (4), and fixedly connected to the circulation waterway conduction part. A moving member (5) slidably provided on the upper clamp (1), facing the direction of the lower clamp (2), and located between the two slide blocks (4). An elastic belt (51) provided between the two slide blocks (4), passing through the moving member (5), and suspending the moving member (5) on the upper clamp (1). A U-shaped plate (6) located at the opposite end of the moving member (5), with a U-shaped space facing the patient's body and forming a gap. Here, when the heat conduction plate (41) contacts the human body, it extends to both sides, pressing the slide block (4) toward the human body side, and forming a gap to avoid the heat conduction plate (41) contacting the affected part of the human body.

[0006] Preferably, the bending angle of the arc portion of the lower clamp (2) is larger than that of the arc portion of the upper clamp (1), and the patient's surface is covered by the upper clamp (1).

[0007] Preferably, the vertical length of the heat conduction plate (41) is larger than the vertical lengths of both ends of the U-shaped plate (6).

[0008] Preferably, the moving member (5) includes a straight rod and a spring provided between the straight rod and the U-shaped plate (6).

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of anti-slip grooves are provided at the gripping end of the upper clamp (1).

Effects of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, the following beneficial effects can be obtained. In the prior art, in order to solve the problem that the parts for heat transfer are not easy to fit the human body and are likely to cause secondary injuries to the wound site, in the present invention, through the cooperation of the heat conduction plate (41) and the moving member (5), while the heat conduction plate gradually covers the human body, a downward pressure is applied to the moving member, and the U-shaped plate (6) forms a gap to avoid compression between the heat conduction plate and the human body surface, thereby protecting the patient and achieving the effect of preventing pain.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, it goes without saying that any other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Examples

[0013] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. The cold and heat compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients according to the present invention includes the following components. Upper clamp 1 and lower clamp 2: The upper clamp 1 and the lower clamp 2 are connected by a twist spring and both have arc-shaped arc portions along the curvature of the limbs. With this design, the device is easy to fit along the curves of the human body. Through groove 3: It is provided on the upper clamp 1 and extends to both sides of the upper clamp 1 towards the lower clamp 2. Slide groove 31: It is symmetrically provided in the through groove 3 of the upper clamp 1 and extends along the arc shape, forming the movement path of the slide block 4. Slide block 4: It is slidably connected to the slide groove 31 and can move together with the heat conduction plate 41. Heat conduction plate 41: It is provided between the slide block 4 and the through groove 3 and extends in an arc shape towards the lower clamp 2 when pressed by the slide block 4. Also, the heat conduction plate 41 is fixedly connected to the circulating waterway conduction part and plays a role in heat transfer. The moving member 5 is slidably provided on the upper clamp 1, faces the direction of the lower clamp 2, and is located between the two slide blocks 4. The moving member 5 is suspended on the upper clamp 1 by an elastic belt 51. The elastic belt 51 is provided between the two slide blocks 4 and passes through the moving member 5, giving the moving member 5 the freedom to move up and down while maintaining the overall structure of the device. The U-shaped plate 6 is located at the opposite end of the moving member 5, and the U-shaped space faces the patient's body, playing a role in forming a gap for pressure dispersion.

[0014] (Operating principle) To use the device, first open the clip consisting of the upper clamp 1 and the lower clamp 2 and place it on the area where a cold or hot compress is required. Because the vertical length of the heat-conducting plate 41 is greater than the vertical length of both ends of the U-shaped plate 6, the heat-conducting plate 41 first comes into contact with the patient's skin. The arc-shaped contact between the two heat-conducting plates 41 then extends downward along the curve of the human body, pushing the slide blocks 4 as far as they can into both sides of the slide groove 31. As the slide blocks 4 are pressed, the elastic belts 51 press downward on the moving member 5, which supports the body and creates a gap between the upper clamp 1 and the skin surface to prevent pressure. This keeps the heat-conducting plate 41 in close contact with the patient's body, preventing the affected area from being subjected to excessive pressure and resulting in secondary injury.

[0015] The curved arc of the lower clamp (2) is set at a greater angle than that of the upper clamp (1), creating a "top cover, bottom support" dual-clip structure. This design allows the upper clamp (1) to fully cover the patient's body surface, improving uniformity of local pressure distribution. Meanwhile, the lower clamp (2) provides greater structural support, preventing clamp slippage due to limb movement.

[0016] By setting the vertical length of the heat conducting plate 41 to be greater than the vertical length of both ends of the U-shaped plate 6, the heat conducting plate 41 can come into contact with the patient first and generate a tensile force.

[0017] The moving member 5 is composed of a straight rod and a spring, and when the spring enters a deformation stage, it provides an elastic movement space. When the pressure reaches a safety threshold, a dual pressure protection mechanism is activated, reducing the incidence of pressure sores while maintaining the clamp's fixation function.

[0018] The gripping end of the upper clamp 1 may be provided with anti-slip grooves to prevent the device from slipping out of the hand and to increase friction.

[0019] The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above description. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and corrections to the above embodiments without departing from the technical idea of the present invention, and all such modifications and corrections shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0020] 1: Upper clamp; 2: Lower clamp; 3: Through groove; 31: Slide groove; 4: Slide block; 41: Heat conduction plate; 5: Moving member; 51: Elastic belt; 6: U-shaped plate

Claims

1. An upper clamping plate (1), a lower clamping plate (2) connected to the upper clamping plate (1) via a torsion spring and having a curved portion conforming to the curved shape of the limbs, and a through groove (3) provided on the upper clamping plate (1) and extending to both sides of the upper clamping plate (1) while extending toward the lower clamping plate (2) side, a slide groove (31) symmetrically provided on the upper clamping plate (1) within the through groove (3) and extending along an arc, a slide block (4) slidably connected within the slide groove (31), a heat conducting plate (41) installed between the slide block (4) and the through groove (3), extending in an arc shape toward the lower clamping plate (2) side when receiving the compression of the slide block (4), and fixedly connected to a circulating waterway conduction part, a movable part (5) slidably installed on the upper clamping plate (1), facing the lower clamping plate (2) side, and positioned between two slide blocks (4), an elastic band (51) provided between both slide blocks (4), passing through the movable part (5) and suspending the movable part (5) on the upper clamping plate (1), and a U-shaped plate (6) located at the other end of the movable part (5), with a U-shaped cavity facing the patient's body side to form a gap. When the heat conducting plate (41) contacts the human body, it extends to both sides, presses the slide block (4) toward the human body side, and forms a gap to avoid contact between the heat conducting plate (41) and the injured part of the human body. A cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients, characterized by the above.

2. The bending angle of the curved portion of the lower clamping plate (2) is larger than the bending angle of the curved portion of the upper clamping plate (1), and it is configured such that the patient's surface is covered by the upper clamping plate (1). The cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients according to Claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The vertical length of the heat conducting plate (41) is larger than the vertical lengths of both ends of the U-shaped plate (6). The cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients according to Claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. The movable part (5) includes a straight rod and a spring arranged between the straight rod and the U-shaped plate (6). The cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients according to Claim 3, characterized by the above.

5. A plurality of anti-slip grooves are provided at the gripping end of the upper clamping plate (1). The cold and hot compress integrated care device for orthopedic pain patients according to Claim 4, characterized by the above.

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