High-frequency foot stimulation treatment device with one-body type foot stimulation unit

Abstract

The present invention comprises a body, a control unit provided inside the body, a high-frequency induction current generator provided inside the body and electrically connected to the control unit, which generates a high-frequency induction current according to a control signal from the control unit and transmits the generated high-frequency induction current to a foot stimulation unit, and a foot stimulation unit that is respectively housed in a foot stimulation unit receiving space provided on each side of a partition wall, is electrically connected to the high-frequency induction current generator, has a user's sole placed on it, quantifies the high-frequency induction current transmitted from the high-frequency induction current generator, and stimulates the user's sole placed on it with the quantified high-frequency induction current. Since the body is provided with a partition wall and the foot stimulation unit receiving space is divided into two sides by the partition wall, and a foot stimulation unit into which the user's foot is inserted is provided in each of the foot stimulation unit receiving spaces divided into two sides, the body and the foot stimulation unit are formed as a single unit, thereby increasing space utilization for storage and significantly improving usability and convenience, and by simply pushing the user's foot into the foot stimulation unit, A high-frequency foot stimulator is disclosed in which a foot stimulator is integrated, so that the front and back parts of the user's sole are stimulated by a high-frequency induced current transmitted to the conductive cap, thereby obtaining high-frequency therapeutic effects such as the promotion of blood circulation and metabolism by high frequency.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a high-frequency foot stimulator, and more specifically, to a high-frequency foot stimulator in which a foot stimulator is integrated, which can be freely used regardless of the size and contact area of ​​the user's sole, and can greatly improve usability and convenience through simple operation, and promote the user's metabolism and blood circulation by promoting not only foot health but also physical health. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, high-frequency therapy is a treatment that restores the disrupted balance of the musculoskeletal system by raising the temperature of deep tissues within the skin by 6 to 7°C using bio-thermal energy to promote blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, break down fat, and normalize hormone balance. High-frequency therapy brings about a therapeutic effect that combines deep heat effects and cupping therapy on the tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules of the joints, and promotes cell membrane activity by raising the temperature within the tissues to 40 to 50 degrees using alternating current with a frequency of 100,000 Hz or higher.

[0003] Recently, a high-frequency treatment method for removing malignant tumors is being used, in which a needle-shaped electrode is inserted into the tumor while viewing an ultrasound screen, and current is passed through to burn the tumor using the heat generated in the tumor tissue. This high-frequency treatment has the advantage of replacing surgery when surgery is not possible, or leaving no large surgical scars even when surgery is possible.

[0004] The principle of such high-frequency treatment is to concentrate the deep heat area generated between the electrode plates only on harmful tissues within the human body, thereby preventing damage to normal cells caused by deep heat in normal tissues within the human body, while causing necrosis of harmful cells only in harmful tissues within the human body through an increase in deep heat.

[0005] However, since conventional high-frequency therapeutic devices are provided as expensive and complex medical equipment, they are generally performed under the diagnosis, prescription, and procedure of a medical expert, which limits their use and efficacy. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop high-frequency therapeutic devices or high-frequency stimulators that can be used by the general public or hospital patients whenever needed and are simple and easy to operate.

[0006] Meanwhile, the area of ​​the human body where high frequency can be most effective is the soles of the feet, which are also called the "second heart" because 7,000 nerves are concentrated there. By stimulating the acupoints on the soles, blood flow is improved to resolve imbalances in the body, reduce stress, relax muscles to promote blood circulation, remove toxins and impurities from the body to ensure a smooth supply of oxygen and nutrients, and regenerate cells to increase energy replenishment.

[0007] In other words, by improving blood flow, dormant or aging cells are expelled, allowing regenerative cells to facilitate metabolism and activate energy, thereby enhancing the body's own natural healing power. Since the blood flow in the soles of the feet is connected to all organs of the human body, this improvement effect extends to all parts of the body, including the organs.

[0008] Accordingly, technologies are being devised to enable high-frequency treatment by stimulating the soles of the human feet with high frequency.

[0009] For example, a high-frequency treatment device, registered patent No. 10-1979589, has been devised, which comprises a housing, a high-frequency power generator that generates high-frequency power and a reference power, a first electrode provided in the housing that applies high-frequency power generated by the high-frequency power generator to the human body through one sole of the user's foot, a second electrode provided in the housing to which the reference power generated by the high-frequency power generator is applied, thereby causing current to flow between the first electrode and the other sole of the user's foot, and a control unit that controls the high-frequency power or the reference power generated by the high-frequency power generator to selectively apply to the first electrode and the second electrode.

[0010] According to this conventional technology, treatment can be performed by a user or patient sitting comfortably, and treatment can be performed simply and conveniently by automatically operating the device when the user places their foot on the electrode without any special operation while sitting. However, since the first main body, which has a first electrode and a second electrode on which the user's sole is placed, and the second main body, which has a high-frequency power generator that supplies high-frequency power and reference power to the first main body, are separated from each other, not only does it take up a lot of space during storage, but also, because the effect is fully achieved when the user's sole is in close contact with the footplate in a sitting position, users who cannot bring their knees together or move their feet may experience discomfort in use or have minimal effects on the high-frequency treatment depending on the user's foot shape (flat feet, high arches, normal feet), size, and thigh thickness.

[0011] In addition, currently popularized high-frequency treatment devices have problems such as stickiness on the soles of the feet due to the application of conductive cream or gel to the contact area (i.e., the soles) to improve contact, the inconvenience of having to wash off the conductive cream or gel adhering to the footplate after treatment, and additional costs incurred due to storage and consumables.

[0012] As another example of prior art, registered patent No. 10-2696865 describes a high-frequency treatment device and a method thereof, which is equipped with first and second electrodes that generate high frequency inside double-coated first and second electrode plates, and first and second sensors that detect when a user's body is placed on the first and second electrode plates. It is configured to guide the user on usage and precautions using a touch panel, and thereby process the start and end of operation, rest mode, and sterilization mode. It induces the user to familiarize themselves with the usage and precautions, prevents safety accidents during use, automatically processes the rest mode when the operation is completed, and sterilizes the device when use is terminated, thereby improving safety.

[0013] However, in the case of such conventional technology, since the cover must be attached to the upper part of the main body for high-frequency treatment, usability and convenience are significantly reduced, which causes inconvenience in use, especially for the elderly and infirm with little physical strength.

[0014] Furthermore, considering that the age group of users or patients using high-frequency treatment devices is relatively elderly, the inability of elderly users to operate the device easily and simply causes inconvenience in use. Prior art literature

[0015] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-1979589 (Registered May 13, 2019) Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-2696865 (Registered August 14, 2024) The problem to be solved

[0016] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator that can increase space utilization for storage and significantly improve usability and convenience by having the body and the foot stimulator formed as a single unit, and can be easily used by anyone, thereby greatly enhancing both usability and convenience. Furthermore, because the user's sole can be in close contact with the conductive cap by inserting the foot into the sole receiving part while sitting or lying down, the user does not need to touch their knees or other parts, and can receive high-frequency treatment regardless of the user's foot shape and size, thus preventing any inconvenience during use. means of solving the problem

[0017] As a means to achieve the above objective, the high-frequency foot stimulator according to the present invention, in which the foot stimulator is formed as an integrated unit, comprises: a body having a partition wall at the upper center and foot stimulator receiving spaces on each side of the partition wall, a hemispherical blocking part on one side of the upper part, and an overall round spherical shape; a control unit provided inside the body; a high-frequency induction current generating unit provided inside the body and electrically connected to the control unit, which generates a high-frequency induction current according to a control signal from the control unit and transmits the generated high-frequency induction current to the foot stimulator; and a foot stimulator that is received in each of the foot stimulator receiving spaces provided on each side of the partition wall, is electrically connected to the high-frequency induction current generating unit, on which the user's sole is placed and seated, quantifies the high-frequency induction current transmitted from the high-frequency induction current generating unit, and stimulates the seated user's sole with the quantified high-frequency induction current.

[0018] Furthermore, a display unit electrically connected to the control unit is further provided on the upper end of the hemispherical blocking part of the body, and an operation panel unit having a plurality of push buttons electrically connected to the control unit and electrically transmitting a button press signal to the control unit upon a pressing operation is further provided on the upper surface of the partition wall provided in the body, such that the operation panel unit is exposed from the upper surface of the partition wall.

[0019] Furthermore, the foot stimulation unit comprises: a sole receiving unit in which a user's foot is inserted and seated, and which has an instep cover provided at the top to cover the instep of the inserted user's foot; a conductive cap receiving unit with through holes on one side and the other side of the bottom surface of the sole receiving unit; a high-frequency induction current quantitative supply unit that is in close contact with the lower surface of the sole receiving unit and has a conductive cap seating unit protruding on one side and the other side of the upper surface at a position corresponding to the conductive cap receiving unit; and a conductive cap that is seated on the conductive cap seating unit protruding on one side and the other side of the upper surface of the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply unit, is exposed from the conductive cap receiving unit of the sole receiving unit, and is in close contact with the user's sole seated in the sole receiving unit to stimulate the user's sole with a quantified high-frequency induction current transmitted from the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply unit.

[0020] Furthermore, the sole receiving portion of the above-mentioned foot stimulation part is made of any one of silicone, cotton, or fabric. Effects of the invention

[0021] The high-frequency foot stimulator of the present invention, in which the foot stimulator is formed as an integrated unit, is expected to have the following effects.

[0022] First, the body is equipped with a partition wall, and the foot stimulation receiving space is divided into two sides by the partition wall. Since a foot stimulation part into which the user's foot is inserted is provided in each of the partitioned foot stimulation receiving spaces, the body and the foot stimulation part are formed as a single unit, thereby increasing space utilization for storage and significantly improving usability and convenience.

[0023] Secondly, simply by pushing the user's foot into the foot stimulation area, the front and back parts of the user's sole, which are accommodated in the sole receiving part of the foot stimulation area, can come into close contact with the conductive cap. Consequently, the front and back parts of the user's sole are stimulated by the high-frequency induced current transmitted to the conductive cap, thereby providing high-frequency therapeutic effects such as the promotion of blood circulation and metabolism. As a result, anyone can use it easily, significantly improving both usability and convenience.

[0024] Third, since the user's sole can be in close contact with the conductive cap by raising the foot and inserting it toward the sole receiving part while the user is sitting or lying down, the user does not need to touch their knees, and high-frequency treatment can be received regardless of the user's foot shape and size, thereby preventing discomfort during use.

[0025] Fourth, when the user's foot is pushed into the sole receiving part, the user's sole adheres to the conductive cap and is evenly stimulated by high-frequency induction current. This eliminates the need to apply conductive cream or gel to the sole to facilitate contact, thereby resolving the inconvenience of wiping the sole after use and preventing the inconvenience of having to wash off conductive cream or gel after use.

[0026] Finally, since the user can use it in a comfortable position, it can prevent postural discomfort by not having to use it in an uncomfortable upright position. When the user's foot is pushed into the sole receiving part, the sole of the foot adheres closely to the conductive cap, allowing for easy transmission of high-frequency induction current. This enables the high-frequency induction current to be evenly delivered and stimulated even on soles with thick calluses, thereby promoting foot health and physical health. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0027] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the foot stimulator of a high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the constituent parts of a high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing another embodiment of a high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0028] In addition to the above objectives, other objectives and features of the present invention will become apparent through the description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0030] Hereinafter, a high-frequency foot stimulating device in which a foot stimulating part is integrally formed according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0031] As described above, the present invention comprises a body (10) having a partition wall (11) at the upper center and foot stimulation receiving spaces (12) on each side of the partition wall (11), a hemispherical blocking part (13) on one side of the upper part, and an overall round spherical body; a control unit (20) provided inside the body (10); a high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) provided inside the body (10) and electrically connected to the control unit (20), which generates a high-frequency induction current according to a control signal of the control unit (20) and transmits the generated high-frequency induction current to the foot stimulation unit; and a high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) which is respectively received in the foot stimulation receiving spaces (12) provided on each side of the partition wall (11) and electrically connected to the high-frequency induction current generating unit (30), on which the user's sole is placed and rested, and which quantifies the high-frequency induction current transmitted from the high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) and the quantified high-frequency It consists of a foot stimulation part (40) that stimulates the sole of the user's foot with an induced current.

[0032] The above foot stimulation part (40) is made of shoes, slippers, boots, etc. used in daily life as illustrated, so that after the user's sole is placed in the sole receiving part (42) of the foot stimulation part (40), it is in close contact with the conductive cap (46) to receive high-frequency induced current evenly.

[0033] Additionally, the foot stimulator (40) is each received in the foot stimulator receiving space (12) of the body (10), and then the foot stimulator (40) is fixed to the upper surface of the foot stimulator receiving space (12). At this time, the fixation is not limited to this method and can be fixed using various means such as bonding adhesive, double-sided tape, or screws.

[0034] The present invention, thus constructed, involves the user bending their calves upward while sitting or lying on a chair, then pushing both of the user's feet into the foot stimulation parts (40) each accommodated in the foot stimulation part receiving space (12) of the body (10), and then operating the high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) by the control unit (20) to transmit a high-frequency induction current to the foot stimulation parts (40).

[0035] In addition, the high-frequency induced current transmitted from the high-frequency induced current generating unit (30) is quantified and transmitted to the sole of the user's foot through the foot stimulation unit (40) into which the user's foot is inserted, thereby performing treatment by high frequency.

[0036] At the top of the hemispherical blocking portion (13) of the body (10) of the present invention, a display portion (50) electrically connected to the control portion (20) is further provided, and on the upper surface of the partition wall (11) provided in the body (10), an operation panel portion (60) having a plurality of push buttons (61) electrically connected to the control portion (20) and electrically transmitting a button press signal to the control portion (20) by a pressing operation is further provided so as to be exposed from the upper surface of the partition wall (11).

[0037] Accordingly, by selecting and pressing any one of the multiple push buttons (61) of the control panel (60), a high-frequency induction current suitable for the user is transmitted to the sole of the user's foot through the foot stimulation unit (40).

[0038] At this time, as the user can directly visually check the on / off status of the high frequency intensity or the transmission of the high frequency induction current for a set time through the display unit (50), the user can use it conveniently, and thus the usability and convenience are greatly improved.

[0039] The foot stimulation part (40) of the present invention comprises: a sole receiving part (42) in which a user's foot is placed and seated, and a foot top cover (41) covering the top of the user's foot is placed therein; a conductive cap receiving part (43) having through holes on one side and the other side of the bottom surface of the sole receiving part (42); a high-frequency induction current quantitative supply part (45) in which a conductive cap seating part (44) is protruded on one side and the other side of the upper surface and is in close contact with the lower surface of the sole receiving part (42), and a conductive cap seating part (44) that is positioned at a location corresponding to the conductive cap receiving part (43) is protruded on one side and the other side of the upper surface of the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply part (45), is respectively seated on the conductive cap seating part (44) protruding on one side and the other side of the upper surface of the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply part (45), is respectively exposed from the conductive cap receiving part (43) of the sole receiving part (42), and is respectively in close contact with the sole of the user's foot received in the sole receiving part (42). It is equipped with a conductive cap (46) that stimulates the sole of the user's foot with a quantified high-frequency induction current delivered from a high-frequency induction current quantification supply unit (45).

[0040] At this time, the sole receiving portion (42) of the foot stimulation portion (40) may be made of silicone material, cotton material, or fabric material, and it is obvious that the sole receiving portion (42) may also be made of various other materials.

[0041] In the present invention, when a user places their foot into the sole receiving part (42), the front and back heels of the user's foot are positioned in the conductive cap receiving part (43), which is perforated on one side and the other side of the bottom surface of the sole receiving part (42), respectively.

[0042] Additionally, the user's forefoot and heel, each located in the conductive cap receiving portion (43), are seated and closely attached to the upper surface of the conductive cap (46) exposed from the conductive cap receiving portion (43).

[0043] At this time, it is preferable to have the size of the conductive cap receiving part (43) and the conductive cap (46) at least 280 mm so that they can be closely fitted regardless of the size of the user's sole, so that they can be freely used in any posture regardless of the size of the user's sole and contact area, and to promote the user's foot health and physical health regardless of posture.

[0044] In addition, since the user's instep received in the sole receiving portion (42) is pressed and adhered to by the instep cover (41), the user's forefoot and heel are each seated and adhered to the upper surface of the conductive cap (46) exposed from the conductive cap receiving portion (43), respectively, making it easy to transmit high-frequency induced current to the user's forefoot and heel.

[0045] In this way, the sole of the user’s foot, which is placed on the upper surface of the conductive cap (46), is subjected to high-frequency induction current from the high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) by the control operation of the control unit (20) to the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply unit (45), and the high-frequency induction current is quantified by the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply unit (45) and transmitted to each of the conductive caps (46) placed on the conductive cap mounting unit (44), and accordingly, the high-frequency induction current is transmitted to the forefoot and heel of the user’s foot that are in close contact with each of the conductive caps (46), thereby stimulating the user’s sole.

[0046] On both lower sides of the instep cover (41) of the present invention, an instep cover detachment part (41a) that is bent upward is provided, and on both upper sides of the sole receiving part (42), a hook (42a) is provided that is positioned to correspond to the instep cover detachment part (41a) and on which the instep cover detachment part (41a) is hung.

[0047] Accordingly, the instep cover (41) and the sole receiving part (42) of the foot stimulation part (40) can be separated from or connected to each other, and since the instep cover (41) can be detached from the sole receiving part (42), the user may choose to connect the instep cover (41) to the sole receiving part (42) or detach the instep cover (41) from the sole receiving part (42) for use.

[0048] As described above, the present invention has been explained by specific details such as specific components, limited embodiments, and drawings; however, this is provided merely to aid in a more comprehensive understanding of the invention, and the invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from this description.

[0049] Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all things equivalent to or having equivalent variations to the claims set forth below, as well as the claims themselves, shall be considered to fall within the scope of the concept of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0050] 10 : Body 11 : Partition wall 12: Foot stimulation receiving space 13: Hemispherical blocking part 20 : Control unit 30 : High-frequency induction current generator 40: Foot stimulation area 41: Instep cover 41a : Instep cover removal part 42: Foot sole receiving part 42a: Hook piece 43: Conductive cap receiving part 44: Conductive cap seating part 45: High-frequency induction current supply unit 46: Conductive cap 50: Display section 60 : Control panel section 61 : Push button

Claims

Claim 1 A body (10) having a partition wall (11) at the upper center and foot stimulation receiving spaces (12) on each side of the partition wall (11), a hemispherical blocking part (13) on one side of the upper part, and an overall round spherical shape; a control unit (20) provided inside the body (10); a high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) provided inside the body (10) and electrically connected to the control unit (20), which generates a high-frequency induction current according to a control signal of the control unit (20) and transmits the generated high-frequency induction current to the foot stimulation unit; and a high-frequency induction current generating unit (30) which is received in each foot stimulation receiving space (12) provided on each side of the partition wall (11) and electrically connected to the high-frequency induction current generating unit (30), on which the user's sole is placed and seated, and which quantifies the high-frequency induction current transmitted from the high-frequency induction current generating unit (30), and the quantified high-frequency induction current A high-frequency foot stimulator comprising a foot stimulator (40) that stimulates the sole of a user's foot, wherein the foot stimulator (40) comprises: a sole receiving part (42) in which the user's foot is placed and seated, and which has a foot top cover (41) provided at the top to cover the top of the user's foot; a conductive cap receiving part (43) that is perforated on one side and the other side of the bottom surface of the sole receiving part (42); a high-frequency induction current quantitative supply part (45) that is in close contact with the lower surface of the sole receiving part (42) and has a conductive cap seating part (44) protruding on one side and the other side of the upper surface at a position corresponding to the conductive cap seating part (43); and a conductive cap seating part (44) that is seated on one side and the other side of the upper surface of the high-frequency induction current quantitative supply part (45) and is exposed from the conductive cap receiving part (43) of the sole receiving part (42). A high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator, characterized by being equipped with a conductive cap (46) that is in close contact with the sole of the user's foot, which is received in the sole receiving part (42), and stimulates the sole of the user's foot with a quantified high-frequency induction current delivered from the high-frequency induction current quantification supply part (45). Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A high-frequency foot stimulator with an integral foot stimulator, characterized in that, in the first paragraph, the sole receiving portion (42) of the foot stimulator (40) is made of any one of silicone material, cotton material, or fabric material. Claim 5 A high-frequency foot stimulator with an integrated foot stimulator, characterized in that, in the first paragraph, an instep cover detachment part (41a) that is bent upwardly is provided on each of the lower sides of the instep cover (41), and a hook (42a) that is positioned to correspond to the instep cover detachment part (41a) and on which the instep cover detachment part (41a) is hung is provided on each of the upper sides of the sole receiving part (42), so that the instep cover (41) and the sole receiving part (42) of the foot stimulator (40) are separated from or connected to each other.

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