Muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence

Abstract

Relates to a muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device for the prostate and urinary incontinence that is used in contact with an electrode. By providing an electrode adapted to the shape of the human body, the treatment efficiency is high. In addition, it is equipped with a leg guide in the center of the front, and due to a more ergonomic shape design considering the curve of the user's legs, it minimizes discomfort, has no fatigue, and has the effect of inducing the legs to open at an appropriate angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device for the prostate and urinary incontinence, and more specifically, to a muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device for the prostate and urinary incontinence that is used in contact with an electrode.

Background Art

[0002] Urinary incontinence is a phenomenon in which urine leaks without relation to one's own will, wetting the underwear, which may cause social or hygienic problems. Such urinary incontinence is a very common disease in the urinary system, and approximately 40% of Korean women experience urinary incontinence. Symptoms related to the prostate are roughly classified into three categories. First, pain and discomfort occurring in the perineum, around the anus, both inguinal regions, the upper pubic area, etc. Second, urinary symptoms related to urine excretion, including slow urination, delayed urination, urinary dripping, interrupted urination, etc. Third, storage symptoms related to urine storage in the bladder, corresponding to frequent urination, nocturia, urgent urination, dysuria, etc.

[0003] To improve urinary incontinence and prostate symptoms, various methods of strengthening related muscles by low-frequency stimulation have been provided.

[0004] The prior art Patent Document 1: Korean Patent No. 10-2201967 provides a medical composite device for treating urinary incontinence. However, in the above prior art, the electrode pad is configured in a shape that is symmetric up, down, left, and right with respect to the central part. However, the shape of the lower body when a person is actually sitting is not symmetric up and down with a local part as the center. In a design that does not consider the shape of the human body, appropriate electrical stimulation cannot be provided to each part of the body, and the efficiency of treatment may decrease.

[0005] Also, there is no guiding means for sitting in an appropriate posture.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent No. 10-2201967 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] One embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a therapeutic device that improves treatment efficiency by providing electrodes that conform to the shape of the human body.

[0008] Furthermore, an objective of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device that minimizes discomfort and fatigue, and guides the legs to open at an appropriate angle, through a more ergonomic shape design that takes into account the curves of the user's legs. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a therapeutic device that enhances therapeutic effects by ensuring that the electrode portion is in even contact with the user's body. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a therapeutic device that preheats to an appropriate temperature so that the user does not experience discomfort due to low temperatures, such as in winter. The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] To solve the technical problems described above, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence, which is placed on a chair, covered with a wet wipe, and used by the user sitting on it, and includes the following configuration: A base plate that is placed on top of the chair, Housing to be attached to the lower plate mentioned above, The upper plate formed on the upper part of the housing, Electrodes placed on the upper plate shown above. The above electrodes include: The first electrodes are positioned on the left and right sides in the center. Surrounding the first electrode mentioned above, a second front electrode and a second rear electrode are arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides. A third front electrode and a third rear electrode are arranged symmetrically, surrounding the second front electrode and the second rear electrode mentioned above.

[0010] The second front electrode is formed with an angular outer shape, while the second rear electrode is formed with a rounded outer shape. Furthermore, the electrodes are formed in a shape that protrudes from the upper plate, are spaced apart from each other, and form a space. Furthermore, the space is characterized in that, due to the protrusion height of the electrodes and the distance between the electrodes, the space is formed so that the wet wipe does not come into contact with the surface of the upper plate. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] One embodiment of the present invention provides electrodes that conform to the shape of the human body, thereby offering the effect of high treatment efficiency. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention features a leg guide in the center of the front, and a more ergonomically designed shape that takes into account the curve of the user's legs, thereby minimizing discomfort, reducing fatigue, and guiding the legs to open at an appropriate angle. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention includes an elastic body inside the electrode portion and provides a space at the bottom of the electrode portion to allow for vertical movement. This allows the electrode portion to adhere evenly to the user's body due to its elasticity, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention includes a temperature control unit, which has the effect of preheating to an appropriate temperature so that the user does not feel discomfort due to low temperatures, such as in winter. The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]This is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a diagram showing the state of use of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing the state of use of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is an enlarged view of the "upper plate" and "electrode" in FIG. 1 above. [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view for explaining the state of use of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a diagram showing the state of use of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a conceptual diagram showing the pelvic muscles of the human body. [Figure 10] This is a conceptual diagram showing the pelvic muscles of the human body. [Figure 11] This is a diagram showing the state of use of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is a conceptual diagram showing the principle of muscle contraction in the human body by electrical stimulation. [Figure 13] This is a diagram schematically showing the effect of the muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence according to the present invention. <००००१००>This is a diagram schematically showing the effect of the muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence according to the present invention. [Figure 15] This is a diagram schematically showing the effect of the muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence according to the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various other forms. These embodiments are merely provided to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the scope of the invention. The same reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same elements. When assigning reference numerals to the components in each drawing, it should be noted that, as far as possible, the same reference numerals are used for the same components even in different drawings. Furthermore, when describing the present invention, if a specific description of a related known configuration or function would obscure the gist of the invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0014] Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a front view of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a diagram showing the usage state of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a diagram showing the usage state of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the "upper plate (200)" and "electrode (100)" in Figure 1, Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view to explain the usage state of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a diagram showing the usage state of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is a conceptual diagram showing the pelvic muscles of the human body, and Figure 10 shows the human body Figure 11 is a conceptual diagram showing the pelvic muscles, Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the principle of use of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 13 is a schematic diagram showing the effect of the muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device (1) for prostate and urinary incontinence according to the present invention, Figure 14 is a schematic diagram showing the effect of the muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device (1) for prostate and urinary incontinence according to the present invention, and Figure 15 is a schematic diagram showing the effect of the muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device (1) for prostate and urinary incontinence according to the present invention.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention provides a muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device (1) for prostate and urinary incontinence, which is placed on a chair (2), covered with a wet wipe (26), and used by a user (3) sitting on it. As shown in Figures 1 to 3 and 6, it includes an electrode (100), an upper plate (200), a housing (300), a lower plate (400), and a space (500).

[0016] The lower plate (400) is the part that is placed on top of the chair. In this case, a leg guide (410) protruding forward can be formed on the lower plate (400). The leg guide (410) is characterized by guiding the pelvis to be in close contact with the chair and the legs to be spread apart. As shown in Figure 5, the leg guide (410) allows the legs to naturally spread to an appropriate width, ensuring that the electrodes (100) and the user's (3) pelvis are in close contact and that electrical stimulation is effectively transmitted.

[0017] Furthermore, an inclined gripping portion (420) can be formed on the side surface of the lower plate (400). As shown in Figures 3 and 4, when the gripping portion (420) is installed on the chair (2), it forms a groove between the upper plate (200) and the lower plate (400) of the chair, allowing the user (3) to easily grasp and carry the treatment device.

[0018] The housing (300) is the part that is coupled to the lower plate (400). The inside of the housing may include electrical components, electronic circuits, and control units, and may also include operating parts (310, 320, 325, 330) such as buttons for operating the device. The upper plate (200) is a portion formed on the upper part of the housing. The upper plate (200) is made of an insulator.

[0019] The electrode (100) is a portion placed on the upper plate (200), and in one embodiment of the present invention, it includes two or more electrodes (100), which generate an electric current between each electrode (100) to stimulate the pelvic muscles of the user (3).

[0020] In this case, the electrode (100) is composed of a first electrode (110) positioned left and right in the center, a second front electrode (120) and a second rear electrode (130) positioned symmetrically around the first electrode (110), and a third front electrode (140) and a third rear electrode (150) positioned symmetrically around the second front electrode (120) and the second rear electrode (130).

[0021] Furthermore, the electrodes (100) are formed in a shape that protrudes from the upper plate (200) and are spaced apart from each other, forming a space (500). The space (500) is formed such that the wet wipe (26) does not come into contact with the surface of the upper plate (200), due to the protrusion height of the electrodes (100) and the spacing between the electrodes (100).

[0022] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the user (3) places a conductive wet tissue (26) over the electrode (100) and sits on the wet tissue (26) to use the prostate and urinary incontinence muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device (1). At this time, the electrode (100) conducts low-frequency electricity, and the wet tissue (26) transmits the electricity flowing from the electrode (100) to the user's (3) body. Meanwhile, a space (500) is formed between the electrodes (100). In one embodiment of the present invention, the spacing between the electrodes (100) and the protrusion height of the electrodes (100) are such that the wet tissue (26) does not come into contact with the surface of the upper plate (200). If the wet tissue comes into contact with the upper plate, the low-frequency current generated by the electrode and the wet tissue is attenuated by the upper plate, reducing the amount of low-frequency current transmitted to the human body. One embodiment of the present invention prevents low-frequency attenuation by preventing the wet wipe from coming into contact with the upper plate.

[0023] The second forward electrode (120) is characterized by having an angular outer shape, and the second rear electrode (130) is characterized by having a rounded outer shape. Furthermore, the third forward electrode (140) can be formed with an angular outer shape, and the third rear electrode (150) can be formed with a rounded outer shape.

[0024] In this case, the angular shape of the outer casings of the second anterior electrode (120) and the third anterior electrode (140) is formed to correspond to the organ structure of the human body. In particular, the second anterior electrode (120) is shaped with an angular outer casing as shown in the figure so that it can effectively deliver electrical stimulation to major pelvic muscles such as the pectineus and coccygeus muscles.

[0025] Figure 8 shows the positional relationship between the electrode (100) and the body, and Figures 9 and 10 show the pelvic muscles important for treatment in one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, the corpus cavernosum muscle is the innermost muscle and is mainly stimulated by the first electrode (110). In addition, the puborectalis muscle is generally stimulated by the second anterior electrode (120) and the second posterior electrode (130), and the pubococcygeus muscle is generally stimulated by the third anterior electrode (140) and the third posterior electrode (150). However, the stimulation range may differ depending on the size and shape of the individual body.

[0026] On the other hand, in men, as shown in Figure 11, treatment can be performed by stimulating the prostate (23), which can be stimulated by a first electrode (110), a second anterior electrode (120), and a second posterior electrode (130).

[0027] Furthermore, the rounded shape of the outer casings of the second posterior electrode (130) and the third posterior electrode (150) is also to correspond to the organ structure of the human body. In particular, the second posterior electrode (130) has a rounded outer casing, as shown in the diagram, so that it can effectively deliver electrical stimulation to major pelvic muscles such as the pubococcygeus muscle.

[0028] Furthermore, the electrode (100) may contain an elastic material inside, allowing it to have elasticity in both the vertical and horizontal directions. The elasticity of the electrode (100) allows it to adhere evenly to the user's (3) pelvis, enabling more effective transmission of electrical stimulation.

[0029] On the other hand, the muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device (1) for prostate and urinary incontinence may further include a temperature control unit. The temperature control unit can preheat the upper plate (200) so that the user (3) does not feel cold even in winter.

[0030] Furthermore, the principle by which the muscles of a user (3) contract when electrically stimulated by the prostate and urinary incontinence muscle strengthening stimulation electrode device (1) according to the present invention is as shown in Figure 12, and the effect of such electrical stimulation on muscle contraction is as shown in Figures 13 to 15.

[0031] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of the present invention, and various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention for those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes only, and not to limit the technical concept of the present invention, and these embodiments do not limit the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical concepts within that scope are included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a prostate and urinary incontinence electrode device that is placed on a chair, covered with a wet wipe, and used by the user sitting on it, A base plate is placed on top of the aforementioned chair, A housing connected to the lower plate, An upper plate formed on the upper part of the housing, Includes electrodes arranged on the upper plate, The electrodes consist of a first electrode positioned left and right in the center, a second front electrode and a second rear electrode positioned symmetrically around the first electrode, and a third front electrode and a third rear electrode positioned symmetrically around the second front electrode and the second rear electrode. The electrodes are formed in a shape that protrudes from the upper plate and are arranged spaced apart from each other to form a space. The protruding height of the electrodes and the distance between the electrodes are such that the space is formed so that the wet wipe does not come into contact with the surface of the upper plate, thereby preventing low-frequency attenuation. The lower plate has leg guides that protrude in the forward direction. The aforementioned leg guides help to bring the pelvis into contact with the legs and to spread them apart. The second forward electrode is formed in a shape that corresponds to the organ structure of the human body, with the central part of the portion facing the third forward electrode bulging toward the third forward electrode. The second posterior electrode is formed in a substantially arc shape at the portion facing the third posterior electrode, so as to correspond to the organ structure of the human body. The third forward electrode is formed in such a way that the central part of the portion facing the second forward electrode is recessed relative to the second forward electrode, so as to correspond to the organ structure of the human body. The third posterior electrode is formed in a substantially arc shape at the portion facing the second posterior electrode, so as to correspond to the organ structure of the human body. A muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence, characterized by the following features.

2. An inclined gripping portion is formed on the side surface of the lower plate. The muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence according to claim 1.

3. The muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for the prostate and urinary incontinence further includes a temperature control unit. The muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence according to claim 1.

4. The electrode contains an elastic body inside and has elasticity in the vertical direction. The muscle strengthening and stimulating electrode device for prostate and urinary incontinence according to claim 1.

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