Vector potential irradiation device

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved vector potential irradiation device, including the suppression of irradiation of unwanted areas of the living body with vector potential. [Solution] The VP coil unit 30 includes a VP coil 40 that generates a vector potential, a coil storage section 130 that houses the VP coil unit 30, a storage and installation section 100 on which the living body rests when irradiating the living body, and a lifting mechanism 150 (positioning mechanism) that allows the VP coil unit 30 to protrude from the coil storage section 130 when in use and to be stopped and positioned at any height.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vector potential irradiator.

Background Art

[0002] For example, as a device for treating a living body by irradiating the living body with a vector potential, there is a configuration as shown in Patent Document 1. Here, the vector potential is not a scalar quantity such as electric potential, but a potential having a direction, and is a concept that unifies an electric field and a magnetic field. When this vector potential exists, it has been proven that it affects the phase of electrons even in a region where the magnetic field is zero (Aharonov-Bohm effect; AB effect).

[0003] In the above Patent Document 1, a configuration including four vector potential coils (10a to 10d), amplifiers (31 to 34), and an oscillator (36) is disclosed. The oscillator (36) distributes and supplies an AC signal of the same frequency to the amplifiers (31 to 34). Further, the amplifiers (31 to 34) amplify the AC signal supplied from the oscillator (36) to generate a voltage of a specific waveform, and supply a current of a specific waveform based on the voltage of the specific waveform to the vector potential coils (10a to 10d), respectively. Then, it is possible to generate a vector potential in a state of no magnetic field in the internal space surrounded by the four vector potential coils (10a to 10d).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1 discloses the point of irradiating a living organism with a vector potential. However, this configuration has room for further improvement, such as the risk of irradiating unwanted parts of the living organism with the vector potential.

[0006] This invention was made in light of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide an improved vector potential irradiation device that includes suppression of the irradiation of vector potential to unwanted parts of the living body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, according to the first aspect of the present invention, A vector potential coil unit comprising a vector potential coil that generates a vector potential, It includes a coil housing section for storing the vector potential coil unit, and a storage and installation section on which the living body rests when irradiating a living body, A positioning mechanism that allows the vector potential coil unit to protrude from the coil housing during use and be stopped and positioned at any desired height, A vector potential irradiation device is provided, characterized by comprising the following: [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this invention, it is possible to provide an improved vector potential irradiation device that includes suppression of irradiation of unwanted parts of the living body with vector potential. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This figure shows a schematic configuration of a vector potential irradiation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the vector potential coil and amplifier that constitute the vector potential irradiation device. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the vector potential coil of the vector potential irradiation device, as it is wound around a bobbin. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a VP coil unit protruding from the storage and installation section of the vector potential irradiation device. [Figure 5] Figure 1 shows the vector potential irradiation device with the VP coil unit housed in the coil housing. [Figure 6] This figure shows the state in which a vector potential is irradiated onto the ankle area of ​​a horse using the vector potential irradiation device shown in Figure 1. [Figure 7] This figure shows the state in which a vector potential is irradiated onto the knee area of ​​a horse using the vector potential irradiation device shown in Figure 1. [Figure 8] This figure shows the state in which a vector potential is irradiated onto the base of a horse's leg using the vector potential irradiation device shown in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, a vector potential irradiation device 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] [1. Configuration of the vector potential irradiation device 10] Figure 1 shows a schematic configuration of the vector potential irradiation device 10. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the VP coil unit 30 and amplifier 70 that make up the vector potential irradiation device 10. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the VP coil 40 wound on a bobbin.

[0012] As shown in Fig. 1, the vector potential irradiation device 10 includes a vector potential coil device 20, a storage and installation unit 100, a lifting mechanism 150, and an operation unit 200. The vector potential coil unit 30 (described later) of the vector potential coil device 20 is stored in the coil storage unit 130 of the storage and installation unit 100 when not in use. However, when in use, the VP coil unit 30 is configured to protrude from the coil storage unit 130.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 2, the vector potential coil device 20 includes a vector potential coil unit 30, an oscillator 60, and an amplifier 70. Among these, the vector potential coil unit 30 includes a vector potential coil 40 and a bobbin 50. In the following description, the vector potential coil unit 30 is referred to as the VP coil unit 30, and the vector potential coil 40 is referred to as the VP coil 40.

[0014] The VP coil 40 has a coil portion 42 formed by a wire 41 having an insulating coating, and a return wire portion 43 also formed by the wire 41. The coil portion 42 is a portion where the wire 41 is wound in a coil shape. Also, the return wire portion 43 is a portion where the wire 41 is straight rather than in a coil shape, and is disposed in the internal space of the coil portion 42.

[0015] Also, one end portion P1 of the coil portion 42 is connected to one end of a conducting wire 71 extending from the amplifier 70, but the other end portion P2 of the coil portion 42 is continuous with one end portion of the return wire portion 43. Also, the other end portion P3 of the return wire portion 43 is connected to one end of a conducting wire 72 extending from the amplifier 70.

[0016] The VP coil 40 as described above is wound around the bobbin 50 in a plurality of turns. It is preferable to use, for example, resin for this bobbin 50, but it is also possible to use metal. Note that, unlike an electric field or a magnetic field, the vector potential can penetrate through metal. Therefore, it is possible to use metal in addition to resin for the bobbin 50.

[0017] Note that the VP coil unit 30 may be an air-core coil that is not wound around the bobbin 50 (does not include the bobbin 50). Also, the number of turns of winding the VP coil 40 around the bobbin 50 can be appropriately changed. However, in order to irradiate the living body with the vector potential favorably, it is preferable that the VP coil 40 be wound about a dozen to several dozen turns.

[0018] Here, the inner cylindrical portion of the VP coil unit 30 (the inner cylindrical portion of the bobbin 50) is an internal space SP1 in which the vector potential is formed. The size of this internal space SP1 is dimensioned corresponding to the size of the living body that is the irradiation target of the vector potential. As an example of the dimension, in the case of a horse which is a large living body, there is a case where the length is 2 to 2.5 m and the width is 1.5 to 2 m. Also, in the case of a dog which is a relatively small living body, there is a case where the length is 0.5 to 0.7 m and the width is 0.3 to 0.5 m.

[0019] Also, the oscillator 60 is a part that supplies a predetermined AC signal toward the amplifier 70. Also, the amplifier 70 is a part that amplifies the AC signal from the oscillator 60 to generate a voltage of a specific waveform and supplies a current of the specific waveform to the VP coil 40.

[0020] Next, the storage installation part 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a state where the VP coil unit 30 protrudes from the storage installation part 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the storage installation part 100 is a part for irradiating a living body such as a horse with the vector potential while storing the vector potential coil device 20 (particularly the VP coil unit 30) in a state where the living body has mounted on it.

[0021] The storage and installation section 100 comprises a base section 110 and a biological stage 120. The base section 110 is a platform-shaped part that houses the VP coil unit 30 of the vector potential irradiation device 10, and can be a dedicated platform installed in the facility or the floor. The base section 110 is provided with a concave storage recess 111. In the configuration shown in Figure 1, the storage recess 111 is bottomless and does not penetrate the base section 110, but the storage recess 111 may be provided so as to penetrate the base section 110.

[0022] A biological stage 120 is installed in the storage recess 111. The biological stage 120 is a stage (platform) on which a living organism can stand. In the configuration shown in Figure 1, the biological stage 120 is provided separately from the base portion 110. However, the biological stage 120 may also be provided integrally with the base portion 110.

[0023] Furthermore, it is preferable that the upper surface 121 of the biological stage 120 is flush with the upper surface 112 of the base portion 110 located around the storage recess 111 of the storage installation portion 100. In this case, it is possible to prevent problems such as the biological body tripping when it moves.

[0024] When the above-mentioned biological stage 120 is installed in the storage recess 111, a coil storage section 130 is formed between the biological stage 120 and the inner wall of the storage recess 111. The coil storage section 130 is a space for storing the VP coil unit 30, and the opening portion of the coil storage section 130 that is exposed on the upper surface 112 side is provided in the shape of an annular slit to correspond to the protrusion of the VP coil unit 30. In the following description, this opening portion of the coil storage section 130 will be referred to as the protrusion slit 131.

[0025] The protruding slit 131 is sized to allow the VP coil unit 30 to protrude upwards effectively, and is set to a size that prevents a living organism from tripping over it. A cover member may be attached to close the protruding slit 131. If such a cover member is attached to the protruding slit 131, it becomes possible to suppress the entry of foreign objects into the coil storage section 130.

[0026] Furthermore, various configurations can be used for the lid member, such as a member with a rubber membrane that covers the elongated slit, or a single-opening type door that rotates using one end of the protruding slit 131 in the width direction as a pivot point.

[0027] Furthermore, the bottom of the coil storage section 130 may be wider than that of the protruding slit 131. By making the bottom of the coil storage section 130 wider than that of the protruding slit 131, it becomes easier to secure the space necessary to arrange mechanical elements such as the lifting actuator, which will be described later.

[0028] Furthermore, a lifting mechanism 150 is located in the coil storage section 130 along with the VP coil unit 30. The lifting mechanism 150 is a mechanism for raising and lowering the VP coil unit 30 to any height position in the vertical direction and for holding its position at that height. Therefore, the lifting mechanism 150 also functions as a positioning mechanism.

[0029] This lifting mechanism 150 includes a lifting actuator 151 and a lifting guide 155.

[0030] The lifting actuator 151 is the part that drives a drive member (not shown) in order to raise and lower the VP coil unit 30 along the lifting guide 155. As such a lifting actuator 151, any appropriate configuration that can realize the lifting and lowering operation of the VP coil unit 30 can be used, such as a linear guide using a ball screw (corresponding to the drive member) and a motor, an electric actuator using a rack and pinion mechanism (corresponding to the drive member) and a motor, or a cylinder mechanism using an air cylinder or hydraulic cylinder (corresponding to the drive member) and a pump.

[0031] Furthermore, the lifting guide 155 is a part that includes a movable part 156, which moves up and down, and a guide part 157 that guides the movable part 156, similar to a linear guide or a cylinder. Of these, the movable part 156 is attached to a predetermined part of the VP coil unit 30, such as a bobbin 50. The guide part 157 is erected to align with the vertical direction.

[0032] The lifting mechanism 150 is equipped with multiple sets of lifting actuators 151 and lifting guides 155. In the VP coil unit 30 shown in Figure 3, four sets of lifting actuators 151 and lifting guides 155 are provided for stable lifting and lowering of the VP coil unit 30. However, the number of sets is not limited to four; an appropriate number can be provided depending on the shape and size of the VP coil unit 30.

[0033] Furthermore, the operation unit 200 is the part for operating the oscillator 60 and the lifting mechanism 150 (lifting actuator 151) described above. This operation unit 200 has a first operation unit for operating the oscillator 60 and a second operation unit for operating the lifting actuator 151, which will be described later (not shown). The operation unit 200 may also be equipped with a memory 201, and the memory 201 may be used to store information regarding the height position of the VP coil unit 30 as setting information. In this case, the height position of the VP coil 40 by the operation of the lifting actuator 151 can be automatically set based on the height position information stored in the memory.

[0034] Furthermore, the operation unit 200 may also include a control unit 202 for raising or lowering the VP coil unit 30 to a height position based on setting information (information regarding the height position) stored in the memory 201. In this case, the operation unit 200 may be equipped with an operating part such as a button for raising or lowering the VP coil unit 30 to a height position stored in the memory 201, and the user operates this operating part. Then, the control unit 202 controls the operation of the lifting actuator 151, making it possible to automatically position the VP coil unit 30 at the set height position.

[0035] [2. Operation of the vector potential irradiation device 10] The operation of the vector potential irradiation device 10 having the above configuration will be explained below.

[0036] When irradiating a living organism with a vector potential, the VP coil unit 30 is stored in the coil housing 130, as shown in Figure 5. In this case, if the VP coil unit 30 protrudes beyond the upper surfaces 112 and 121, the user operates the control unit 200 to activate the lifting actuator 151 and store the VP coil unit 30 in the coil housing 130.

[0037] Then, when the VP coil unit 30 is in the stored position, the organism is guided to the upper surface 121 of the biological stage 120. The organism is then brought to a stationary position on that upper surface 121.

[0038] In this state, the user operates the control unit 200 to activate the lifting actuator 151, raising the VP coil unit 30 to the height of the target irradiation area. This positions the living body within the internal space SP1 of the VP coil 40, enabling the irradiation of the living body with vector potential.

[0039] Then, the oscillator 60 is activated by operating the control unit 200, and a vector potential is irradiated onto the target irradiation site for a predetermined time. This causes the circulation of bodily fluids within the body, and the therapeutic effect in the body is enhanced by the influence of this circulation.

[0040] Once irradiation is complete, the user operates the control unit 200 to activate the lifting actuator 151 and store the VP coil unit 30 in the coil storage unit 130. Alternatively, the lifting actuator 151 may be automatically activated after the completion of vector potential irradiation, without requiring operation of the control unit 200, to store the VP coil unit 30 in the coil storage unit 130.

[0041] Then, after the VP coil unit 30 has been stored in the coil storage section 130, the living organism is removed from the upper surface 121.

[0042] Through the above-described series of procedures, it is possible to suppress the irradiation of unnecessary parts of the living body with vector potential while irradiating the necessary parts with vector potential. This enables safe and efficient irradiation of the living body.

[0043] Here, an example of applying vector potential irradiation to a living organism will be explained based on Figures 6 to 8. Figure 6 shows a case where the living organism is a horse and vector potential irradiation is applied to the ankle area. In this case, by operating the user's lifting actuator 151, the height position of the VP coil 40 is set to a height position corresponding to the horse's ankle area. Then, by operating the oscillator 60 at this height position, it becomes possible to irradiate the horse's ankle area with a strong vector potential.

[0044] Figure 7 shows the case where vector potential irradiation is performed on the knee area when the living organism is a horse. Figure 8 shows the case where vector potential irradiation is performed on the groin area when the living organism is a horse. In these cases as well, by operating the user's lifting actuator 151, the height position of the VP coil 40 is set to the height position corresponding to the horse's knee area in the state shown in Figure 7, and to the height position corresponding to the horse's groin area in the state shown in Figure 8. When the oscillator 60 is operated at these height positions, it becomes possible to irradiate the horse's knee area and the horse's groin area with a strong vector potential.

[0045] [3. Variant] In the embodiment described above, the VP coil unit 30 is provided in a rectangular shape when viewed from above. However, the shape of the VP coil 40 when viewed from above may be other than a rectangle. For example, the shape of the VP coil 40 when viewed from above may be circular, oval, triangular, a polygon with pentagons or more sides, or any other shape.

[0046] Furthermore, although the above-described embodiment explains the case in which the VP coil unit 30 is used alone, multiple VP coil units 30 may be used in stacks. That is, two or more VP coil units 30 may be used in stacks depending on the size of the living body and the irradiation site.

[0047] Furthermore, when using multiple VP coil units 30 stacked together as described above, the AC signals generated by each oscillator 60 may be different or identical.

[0048] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the entire living organism is placed in the internal space SP1 of the VP coil unit 30. However, the VP coil unit 30 may be miniaturized so that only a part of the living organism fits into the internal space SP1. For example, in the case of a large living organism such as a horse, the VP coil unit 30 may be miniaturized so that only the parts corresponding to the two forelegs or the two hind legs fit inside.

[0049] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the biological stage 120 is installed in the storage recess 111 of the base portion 110, and the space between the inner wall surface of the storage recess 111 and the biological stage 120 is the coil storage portion 130. However, while ensuring sufficient size for the storage recess 111, the size of the biological stage 120 may be made to accommodate various sizes of biological organisms, and biological stages 120 of various sizes may be installed in the storage recess 111. In that case, it becomes possible to install VP coil units 30 of various sizes to accommodate the sizes of biological organisms in the coil storage portion 130.

[0050] In the above case, for example, when installing a small biological stage 120 in the storage recess 111, there will be extra space between the biological stage 120 and the inner wall surface of the storage recess 111, in addition to the space required for the coil storage section 130. In this case, by installing a spacer in the storage recess 111 to fill the extra space, it is possible to eliminate the extra space beyond what is required for the coil storage section 130.

[0051] [4. Addendum] Incidentally, during the development of the vector potential irradiation device 10 according to this embodiment, it was found that if the VP coil unit 30 is left installed on the floor, it occupies a certain amount of space, and there is a risk of damage or injury due to contact with living organisms.

[0052] Therefore, the contents described in the above-mentioned embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows, in order to address the above-mentioned problems, and can also produce the following effects. [1] That is, A VP coil unit 30 is provided with a VP coil 40 that generates a vector potential, It includes a coil storage section 130 for storing the VP coil unit 30, and a storage and installation section 100 on which the living body rests when irradiating the living body, During use, the VP coil unit 30 is made to protrude from the coil storage section 130, and the VP coil unit 30 can be stopped and positioned at any desired height using a lifting mechanism 150 (positioning mechanism), It is characterized by having the following features.

[0053] In this configuration, the lifting mechanism 150 (positioning mechanism) allows the VP coil unit 30 to be positioned at any desired height, making it possible to position the VP coil unit 30 at the desired location on the living body and irradiate it with the vector potential.

[0054] This prevents the vector potential from being irradiated to areas other than those that are intended for irradiation. This, in turn, reduces the effects of excess vector potential irradiation on living tissue.

[0055] Furthermore, when the VP coil unit 30 is not in use, it can be stored in the coil storage section 130. This solves the problem that arose when the VP coil unit 30 was installed on the floor, such as occupying a certain amount of space and the risk of damage or injury from contact with living organisms.

[0056] [2] In addition, during further investigation of the vector potential irradiation device 10 according to this embodiment, a configuration in which the VP coil unit 30 is suspended from the ceiling was also considered, but it was found to have disadvantages in terms of seismic resistance, building strength and cost.

[0057] Another possible configuration involves lowering the VP coil unit 30 from the ceiling, positioning it at a desired location on the animal. However, in this case, the VP coil unit 30 passes in front of the animal, such as a horse, which may startle the animal and potentially cause unexpected danger.

[0058] Therefore, in the above embodiment, in addition to the contents described in [1] above, The VP coil unit 30 is equipped with a lifting actuator 151 for raising and lowering it. It is preferable that the VP coil unit 30 protrudes from the coil storage section 130 by the operation of the lifting actuator 151.

[0059] In this case, the aforementioned problems can be solved. Specifically, since the lifting actuator 151 is configured to protrude from the coil storage section 130, it is advantageous in terms of seismic resistance, building strength, and cost compared to a configuration in which the VP coil unit 30 is suspended from the ceiling. Furthermore, by simply operating the lifting actuator 151, the VP coil unit 30 can be easily positioned at the desired height.

[0060] [3] In addition, in the above embodiment, in addition to the contents described in [1] or [2] above, It is preferable that the VP coil unit 30 is positioned below the upper surface 112 of the storage and installation section 100 when not in use.

[0061] In this case, it is possible to prevent the VP coil unit 30 from protruding from the upper surface 112 when it is not in use. This prevents the VP coil unit 30 from being damaged by contact with a living organism and reduces the risk of a living organism tripping over the VP coil unit 30 and getting injured.

[0062] [4] In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the contents described in any of [1] to [3] above or a combination thereof, Preferably, the lifting mechanism 150 (positioning mechanism) can be set to any height including a range of 1.5 m.

[0063] With this configuration, it becomes possible to irradiate various parts of many living organisms, including small animals and large animals such as horses, with a vector potential.

[0064] [5] In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the contents described in any of [1] to [4] above or a combination thereof, It includes a control unit 202 that controls the operation of the lifting actuator 151, Preferably, the control unit 202 controls the operation of the lifting actuator 151 so that the VP coil unit 30 is positioned at a preset height.

[0065] In this configuration, the control unit 202 controls the operation of the lifting actuator 151, making it possible to automatically position the VP coil unit 30 at a preset height.

[0066] [6] In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the contents described in any of [1] to [5] above or a combination thereof, The storage and installation section 100 comprises a base section 110 and a biological stage 120. The base portion 110 is provided with a concave storage recess 111, A biological stage 120 is installed in the storage recess 111. Preferably, a coil storage section 130 is provided between the inner wall surface of the storage recess 111 and the biological stage 120.

[0067] In this configuration, since the biological stage 120 is installed in the storage recess 111, the VP coil unit 30 can be easily replaced by removing the biological stage 120. Furthermore, the maintainability of the coil storage section 130 can be improved. Additionally, various sizes of biological stages 120 can be installed in the storage recess 111 to accommodate different biological sizes. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0068] 10...Vector potential irradiation device, 20...Vector potential coil device, 30...Vector potential coil unit (VP coil unit), 40...Vector potential coil (VP coil), 41...Wire, 42...Coil section, 43...Return wire section, 50...Bobbin, 60...Oscillator, 70...Amplifier, 71,72...Conducting wire, 100...Storage and installation section, 110...Base section, 111...Storage recess, 112...Top surface, 120...Biological stage, 121...Top surface, 130...Coil storage section, 131...Protruding slit, 150...Lifting mechanism, 151...Lifting actuator, 155...Lifting guide, 156...Movable part, 157...Guiding part, 200...Operating section, 201...Memory, 202...Control unit, P1...One end, P2...Other end, P3...Other end, SP1...Internal space

Claims

1. A vector potential coil unit comprising a vector potential coil that generates a vector potential, The system includes a coil housing section for storing the aforementioned vector potential coil unit, and a storage and installation section on which the living body rests when irradiating a living body, A positioning mechanism that allows the vector potential coil unit to protrude from the coil housing during use and be stopped and positioned at any desired height, A vector potential irradiation device characterized by comprising the following features.

2. A vector potential irradiation device according to claim 1, The vector potential coil unit is equipped with a lifting actuator for raising and lowering it, The operation of the lifting actuator causes the vector potential coil unit to protrude from the coil housing. A vector potential irradiation device characterized by the following features.

3. A vector potential irradiation device according to claim 1, The vector potential coil unit is positioned below the upper surface of the storage and installation section when not in use. A vector potential irradiation device characterized by the following features.

4. A vector potential irradiation device according to claim 1, The positioning mechanism can be set to any height including a range of 1.5 m. A vector potential irradiation device characterized by the following features.

5. A vector potential irradiation device according to claim 2, The system includes a control unit that controls the operation of the lifting actuator, The control unit controls the operation of the lifting actuator to position the vector potential coil unit at a preset height. A vector potential irradiation device characterized by the following features.

6. A vector potential irradiation device according to claim 1, The storage and installation unit comprises a base and a biological stage. The base portion is provided with a concave storage recess, The aforementioned storage recess is where the biological stage is installed. The coil storage section is provided between the inner wall surface of the storage recess and the biological stage. A vector potential irradiation device characterized by the following features.

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