Digital percussion instrument

Abstract

The present invention relates to a digital percussion device. The digital percussion device according to the present invention is intended to determine the condition of internal organs through signals resulting from vibrations produced by striking the surface of a body, and is characterized by comprising: a case body manufactured in a portable size, having a printed circuit board embedded therein on which circuit components for digital measurement of percussion intensity are mounted, and having a plurality of operating buttons including a power button and a display panel on which a value measured by the sensing element is displayed, installed so as to be exposed to the outside; a percussion member installed to be movably relative to the case body so as to be retracted into the case body and protruded outwardly, and protruding outwardly from the case body to strike the body based on an input signal resulting from the operation of any one of the operating buttons; and a probe exposed to the outside of the case body and in contact with the surface of the body, and including a sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board to detect a signal generated after striking the body by the percussion member.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a digital percussion device, and more specifically, to a digital percussion device with an improved structure capable of receiving vibration frequencies based on the presence or absence of gas, body fluid, abscess (inflammatory cell concentrate), lump (tumor), paralysis and spasm, or induration (inflammation) when percussion is applied to an affected area to improve objective indicators and accuracy during diagnosis using conventional percussion, and displaying numerical values. Background Technology

[0002] Doctors directly examine patients using five methods: visual inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.

[0003] 'Percussion' is a method of determining the condition of internal organs through the resonance produced by tapping the surface of the body with fingers and a percussion instrument. It is commonly used to diagnose diseases of the chest, abdomen, skull, and joint cavities, and is particularly useful for checking ascites or diagnosing appendicitis. It is also useful for determining the size of the heart or bladder, the presence of gas or fluid in the thoracic or abdominal cavities, the presence of hydrocephalus (fluid in the brain), and abnormal inflammatory fluid in the joint cavities.

[0004] However, percussion has the disadvantage that errors in the accuracy of the results may occur because diagnosis is based on the doctor's senses or experience, such as differences in striking force, the sounds produced, and differences in judging reactions. Additionally, when using conventional percussion devices, the patient may feel pain, making examination difficult. Prior art literature

[0005] Republic of Korea Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2182972 The problem to be solved

[0006] The present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a digital percussion device that enables accurate identification and diagnosis of a patient's condition information by applying percussion to the affected area, receiving vibration frequencies according to the degree of air, liquid, pus, lumps, or paralysis, and quantifying and displaying the difference. means of solving the problem

[0007] A digital percussion device for achieving the above objective is designed to determine the condition of internal organs through signals resulting from vibrations generated by striking the surface of the body, and comprises: a case body manufactured in a portable size, having a built-in printed circuit board on which circuit components for digital measurement of percussion intensity are mounted, and having a plurality of operating buttons including a power button and a display panel on which values ​​measured by the sensing element are displayed, installed so as to be exposed to the outside; a percussion member installed to be movably relative to the case body so as to be retracted into the case body and protruded outwardly, and protruding outwardly from the case body to strike the body based on an input signal resulting from the operation of any one of the operating buttons; and a probe exposed to the outside of the case body and in contact with the surface of the body, comprising a sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board to detect a signal generated after striking the body by the percussion member.

[0008] The present invention preferably further includes a guide member provided in the case body to surround the striking member and to guide the lifting and lowering of the striking member.

[0009] It is preferable that the above guide member be installed so as to be movably relative to the tapping through hole of the case body.

[0010] The present invention preferably includes a one-touch means for causing the guide member to be inserted into the inside of the case body in a one-touch manner and then locked or protruded outward from the case body, wherein the one-touch means comprises: a plurality of wedge portions having inclined surfaces arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the guide member; a locking regulating portion formed on the inner surface defining the tapping through hole, wherein a locking release line and a locking line are formed alternately along the circumferential direction; and a thrust portion having inclined surfaces formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either one of the wedge portions and the locking regulating portion, installed to be movably relative to the case body, and elastically supported by a spring.

[0011] It is preferable that the probe be installed so as to be relatively movable in the sensing through hole of the case body.

[0012] The present invention preferably includes a one-touch means for inserting the probe into the inside of the case body in a one-touch manner and then locking it or causing it to protrude outward from the case body, wherein the one-touch means comprises: a plurality of wedge portions having inclined surfaces arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the probe; a locking regulating portion formed on the inner surface defining the sensing through hole, wherein a locking release line and a locking line are formed alternately along the circumferential direction; and a thrust portion having inclined surfaces formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either one of the wedge portions and the locking regulating portion, installed to be movably relative to the case body, and elastically supported by a spring. Effects of the invention

[0013] The digital percussion device according to the present invention, having the configuration described above, is configured such that when a user presses a striking button while positioned close to the surface of the body, an actuator is driven according to a control command of a control device based on the input signal of the striking button, and simultaneously, a striking member strikes the surface of the body according to the driving of the actuator, and a vibration frequency according to the presence or absence of gas or body fluid inside the body is received by a probe and the received result is displayed on a display panel. This configuration eliminates errors during diagnosis using conventional manual percussion and enables the patient's lesion information to be transmitted more accurately numerically, thereby producing the effect of providing high-quality medical services. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0014] FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a digital tapper according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are drawings for explaining the operation process according to the structure and usage state of an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of a digital tapper according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the operating state of another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the structure and operation process of a one-touch means employed in another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0015] In order to clarify the understanding of the present invention in the following description, descriptions of known technologies regarding the features of the present invention will be omitted. The following embodiments are detailed descriptions to aid in understanding the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the rights of the present invention. Accordingly, equivalent inventions that perform the same function as the present invention will also fall within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

[0016] Furthermore, in the following description, identical identification symbols denote identical configurations, and unnecessary redundant descriptions and descriptions of known technologies are omitted. Additionally, descriptions of each embodiment of the present invention below that overlap with the description of the technology forming the background of the invention are also omitted.

[0017] Hereinafter, a digital tapper according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a digital tapper according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are drawings for explaining the structure and operation process according to the usage state of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a digital percussion device according to one embodiment of the present invention is used to determine the condition of internal organs through resonance produced by striking a body surface (A), and comprises a case body (1), a percussion member (2), and a probe (3).

[0020] The above case body (1) is manufactured in a portable size so that medical personnel can conveniently store, carry, and use it. It has a built-in printed circuit board on which circuit components for digital measurement of percussion intensity are mounted, and a display panel (11) that displays the value measured by the sensing element and a plurality of operation buttons (12), including a power button, are installed so as to be exposed to the outside. Here, since the printed circuit board is an essential component for controlling the digital percussion device according to the present embodiment, the printed circuit board and the cable that electrically connects the printed circuit board to various electronic components are collectively referred to as the control device.

[0021] The above-mentioned operating button (12) may be a button that performs various functions, such as a power button for applying an On / Off input signal to the control device, or a striking button for applying an input signal to operate the striking member (2) so that the striking member (2) can strike the body surface (A).

[0022] The striking member (2) is installed to be movable relative to the case body (1) and is inserted into and protruded outward from the case body (1). It functions to protrude outward from the case body (1) and strike the body (A) based on an input signal resulting from the operation of a striking button by a user.

[0023] This tapping member (2) can be configured to be kinetically connected to an actuator, such as a solenoid or pneumatic device, so as to move relative to the case body (1) according to the operation of the actuator.

[0024] The probe (3) is exposed to the outside of the case body (1) and comes into contact with the body surface (A). It includes a sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board and serves to detect a signal generated after striking the body by the striking member (2). Of course, various sensors such as vibration sensors and elastic wave sensors can be employed as the sensor.

[0025] A digital percussion device according to one embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration is configured such that when a user presses a striking button while the device is positioned close to the surface of the body (A), an actuator is driven according to a control command of a control device based on the input signal of the striking button, and a striking member strikes the surface of the body (A) according to the driving of the actuator, and at the same time, a vibration frequency according to the presence or absence of gas or body fluid inside the body is received by the probe (3), and the received result is displayed on a display panel (11), thereby eliminating errors during diagnosis using conventional manual percussion and enabling the patient's lesion information to be transmitted more accurately numerically, thus having the advantage of providing high-quality medical services.

[0026] The present invention is preferably further comprising a guide member (4) provided in the case body (1) to surround the striking member (2) and to guide the lifting and lowering of the striking member (2).

[0027] That is, as clearly illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the tip of the guide member (4) is in contact with the body surface (A) and striking is performed by the striking member (2), the movement of the case body (1) can be suppressed, so precise measurement is possible. However, in the case of a comparative embodiment in which the guide member (4) is not provided, the case body (1) may shake due to the reaction caused by the striking of the striking member (2), so there is a concern that the measurement precision may decrease.

[0028] In order to overcome these disadvantages, in a digital tapping device according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to provide a guide member (4) that guides the lifting and lowering of the tapping member (2) as described above and stably supports the case body (1) by contacting the body surface (A).

[0029] Hereinafter, a digital tapper according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of a digital tapper according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the operating state of another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining the structure and operation process of a one-touch means employed in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The guide member (400) employed in this embodiment is formed in a fixed structure as described above in FIG. 4, so as not always protruding outside the case body (1), and is installed to be movably relative to the through hole for striking of the case body (1) so as to be retracted into the case body (1) (see FIG. 5 a) or protruded outward (see FIG. 5 b) as needed.

[0032] In addition, the present embodiment includes a one-touch means to allow the guide member (400) to be inserted into the inside of the case body (1) and locked or to be protruded outward from the case body (1) in a one-touch manner, so as to further enhance user convenience.

[0033] The above one-touch means can be implemented by various configurations, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, it is formed by including wedge parts (51), a locking control part (61), and a thrust part (71).

[0034] As clearly illustrated in FIG. 6(a), the wedge portions (51) are arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the guide member (400), and each has an inclined surface (511) formed that interacts with the inclined surface (711) of the thrust portion (71).

[0035] The above locking regulation part (61) is formed on the inner surface that defines the tapping through hole, and a locking line (612) provided between the long groove-shaped locking release line (611) and adjacent grooves is formed alternately along the circumferential direction.

[0036] As clearly illustrated in FIG. 6 (a) and (e), the thrust member (71) has inclined surfaces (711) formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either the wedge member (51) or the locking restraint member (61), is installed to be movably relative to the case body (1), and is elastically supported by springs (not shown).

[0037] In this embodiment having such a configuration, when a user requires patient diagnosis by tapping, if the guide member (400) is pressed in a one-touch manner while the guide member (400) is retracted into the case body (1) as in FIG. 6 (a), the locking state between the inclined surface (711) of the thrust part (71) and the inclined surface of the locking regulating part (61) as in FIG. 6 (b) is released through an operation process as in FIG. 6 (c), and the inclined surface (711) of the thrust part (71) moves along the locking release line (611) of the locking regulating part (61) as in FIG. 6 (d), thereby allowing the tapping member (200) to strike sequentially while the external protruding state of the guide member (400) is maintained as in FIG. 6 (e). After the patient diagnosis by tapping is completed, if the user presses the guide member (400) again, FIG. 6 As shown in (a), the inclined surface (711) of the thrust portion (71) catches on the inclined surface of the locking control portion (61), thereby allowing the guide member (400) to remain in a retracted state without protruding outside the case body (1), thereby increasing the convenience of carrying and storing.

[0038] In addition, the probe (300) employed in this embodiment is installed so as to be movably relative to the sensing through hole of the case body (1), and, like the guide member (400), when diagnosis is not required, it is inserted into the case body (1) to increase convenience for carrying and storage, and when patient diagnosis is required, it is protruded outward from the case body (1) according to user operation and can be used by contacting the surface of the body.

[0039] In this embodiment, it is preferable to include a one-touch means for locking the probe (300) after it is inserted into the case body (1) in a one-touch manner or for it to protrude outward from the case body (1). Since the one-touch means is identical to the means for operating the guide member (400) described above, further explanation is omitted.

[0040] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments and the drawings attached to this specification merely clearly illustrate a part of the technical concept included in the present invention. It is obvious that variations and specific embodiments that can be easily deduced by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical concept included in the specification and drawings of the present invention are all included within the scope of the rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0041] 1: Case body 11: Display panel 12: Operation button 2: Tapping member 3: Probe 4: Guide member

Claims

Claim 1 A case body for determining the condition of internal organs through signals resulting from vibrations generated by striking the surface of the body, manufactured in a portable size, having a built-in printed circuit board on which circuit components for digital measurement of percussion intensity are mounted, and having a display panel that displays values ​​measured by a sensing element and a plurality of operating buttons including a power button installed so as to be exposed to the outside; a percussion member installed to be movably relative to the case body so as to be retracted into the case body and protruded outward, and protruding outward from the case body to strike the body based on an input signal resulting from the operation of any one of the operating buttons; and a probe exposed to the outside of the case body and in contact with the surface of the body, including a sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board to detect a signal generated after striking the body by the percussion member. A digital tapping device characterized by comprising: a guide member provided in the case body to surround the tapping member and guide the lifting and lowering of the tapping member; wherein the guide member is formed to extend toward the outside of the case body and enables tapping by the tapping member to be performed while its tip is in contact with the surface of the body. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A digital tapper according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide member is installed to be movably relative to the tapping through hole of the case body. Claim 4 A digital tapper according to claim 3, comprising a one-touch means for causing the guide member to be inserted into the inside of the case body in a one-touch manner and then locked or protruded outward from the case body, wherein the one-touch means comprises: a plurality of wedge portions having inclined surfaces arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the guide member; a locking regulating portion formed on the inner surface defining the tapping through hole, wherein a locking release line and a locking line are formed alternately along the circumferential direction; and a thrust portion having inclined surfaces formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either the wedge portion or the locking regulating portion, installed to be relatively movable on the case body, and elastically supported by a spring. Claim 5 A digital tapper according to claim 1, characterized in that the probe is installed to be movably relative to the sensing through hole of the case body. Claim 6 A digital tapper according to claim 5, comprising a one-touch means for locking or protruding the probe after it is inserted into the case body in a one-touch manner, wherein the one-touch means comprises: a plurality of wedge portions having inclined surfaces arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the probe; a locking regulating portion formed on the inner surface defining the sensing through hole, wherein a locking release line and a locking line are formed alternately along the circumferential direction; and a thrust portion having inclined surfaces formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either the wedge portion or the locking regulating portion, installed to be relatively movable in the case body, and elastically supported by a spring.

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