Digital plexor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a digital plexor having an improved structure, which applies percussion to an affected part in order to improve an objective index and accuracy during diagnosis using existing percussion, and receives a frequency according to the presence or absence of gas / body fluid / abscess (inflammatory cell concentrate) / mass (tumor) / paralysis and convulsion / sclerosis (inflammation) to display a numerical value.

Description

digital percussion instrument

[0001] The present invention relates to a digital percussion device, and more particularly, to a digital percussion device having an improved structure that can receive vibrations according to the presence or absence of gas / fluid / abscess (inflammatory cell concentrate) / lump (tumor) / paralysis and convulsion / induration (inflammation) and display numerical values ​​by applying percussion to an affected area to improve objective indicators and accuracy in diagnosis using conventional percussion.

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

[0003] 'Percussion' is a method of finding out the condition of internal organs through the resonance that results from tapping the body surface with fingers and a percussion instrument. It is usually used to diagnose diseases of the chest, abdomen, skull, and joints, and is particularly useful when checking for ascites or diagnosing appendicitis. It is also useful for finding out the size of the heart or bladder, the presence of gas or fluid in the thoracic or abdominal cavity, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), and abnormal inflammatory fluid in the joint cavity.

[0004] However, percussion has the disadvantage that there may be errors in the accuracy of the percussion results because it is diagnosed based on the doctor's senses or experience, such as differences in the sound produced by the difference in the force of the tap, and differences in judgment of the response. In addition, when using a conventional percussion device, there is the disadvantage that the patient may feel pain, making the diagnosis difficult.

[0005] - Prior art literature

[0006] (Patent Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent Gazette Registration No. 10-2182972

[0007] The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a digital percussion device that can accurately identify and diagnose a patient's condition information by percussing the affected area and receiving the vibration frequency according to the degree of air / liquid / pus / lump / paralysis and displaying the difference in numerical value.

[0008] A digital percussion device for achieving the above object is characterized by comprising: a case body having a portable size, a printed circuit board having circuit components for digitally measuring percussion intensity mounted thereon, a display panel for displaying values ​​measured by the sensing element, and a plurality of operation buttons including a power button so as to be exposed to the outside; a percussion member that is installed in the case body so as to be relatively movable so as to be retracted into and protruded outward from the case body, and that protrudes outward from the case body to strike the body based on an input signal according to the operation of any one of the operation buttons; and a probe that is exposed to the outside of the case body and comes into contact with the body surface, and includes a sensor that is electrically connected to the printed circuit board so as to detect a signal generated after the body is struck by the percussion member.

[0009] It is preferable that the present invention further include a guide member provided in the case body to surround the percussion member and guide the elevation of the percussion member.

[0010] It is preferable that the above guide member be installed so as to be able to move relative to the percussion through hole of the case body.

[0011] The present invention includes a one-touch means for locking the guide member by one-touch insertion into the case body or protruding the guide member outward from the case body, wherein the one-touch means preferably includes: a plurality of wedge portions having inclined surfaces arranged along a circumferential direction at the rear end of the guide member; a locking regulating portion formed on an inner surface defining the percussion 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 selectively engaged with either the wedge portion or the locking regulating portion at intervals along the circumferential direction, and which is installed relative to the case body and elastically supported by a spring.

[0012] It is preferable that the above probe be installed so as to be able to move relative to the sensing through hole of the case body.

[0013] The present invention includes a one-touch means for locking the probe after it is inserted into the case body in a one-touch manner or protruding outward from the case body, wherein the one-touch means preferably includes: a plurality of wedge portions having inclined surfaces arranged along a circumferential direction at the rear end of the probe; a locking regulating portion formed on an 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 formed with inclined surfaces selectively engaging either one of the wedge portions or the locking regulating portion at intervals along the circumferential direction, and which is relatively movably installed on the case body and elastically supported by a spring.

[0014] The digital percussion device according to the present invention having the configuration described above is configured such that when a user presses a percussion button while positioned close to a body surface, an actuator is driven according to a control command of a control device based on an input signal of the percussion button, and a percussion member strikes the body surface 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 a probe, and the received result is displayed on a display panel, thereby eliminating errors in diagnosis using conventional manual percussion and enabling more accurate numerical transmission of patient lesion information, thereby producing the effect of enabling the provision of high-quality medical services.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a digital percussion instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are drawings for explaining the structure and operating process according to the state of use of one embodiment of the invention.

[0017] Figure 4 is a bottom perspective view of a digital percussion instrument according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 is a drawing for explaining the operating state of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining the structure and operation process of a one-touch means employed in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] To ensure a clear understanding of the present invention, descriptions of known techniques related to the features of the present invention will be omitted in the following description. The following examples are provided as detailed descriptions to aid understanding of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Therefore, equivalent inventions that perform the same functions as the present invention will also fall within the scope of the invention.

[0021] In the following description, identical identifiers denote identical configurations, and unnecessary redundant descriptions and descriptions of known technologies will be omitted. Furthermore, descriptions of each embodiment of the present invention below that overlap with the description of the technology underlying the invention will also be omitted.

[0022] Hereinafter, a digital percussion instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a digital percussion instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are drawings for explaining the structure and operating process according to the use state of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a digital percussion device according to an embodiment of the present invention is intended to determine the state of internal organs through resonance generated by tapping a body surface (A), and comprises a case body (1), a percussion member (2), and a probe (3).

[0025] The above case body (1) is manufactured in a portable size so that medical staff can conveniently store and carry it for use, and a printed circuit board having circuit components for digital measurement of percussion strength is built in, and a display panel (11) for displaying values ​​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 corresponds to an essential component for controlling the digital percussion device according to the present embodiment, the printed circuit board and the cables that electrically connect the printed circuit board and various electronic components are collectively referred to as a control device.

[0026] The above operation 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, a striking button for applying an input signal for operating the striking member (2) so that the body surface (A) can be struck using the striking member (2).

[0027] The above-mentioned striking member (2) is installed in the case body (1) so as to be relatively movable, and is inserted into the inside of the case body (1) and protrudes outward. Based on an input signal according to the operation of the striking button by the user, the striking member (2) protrudes outward from the case body (1) and plays a role in striking the body (A).

[0028] This percussion member (2) can be configured to be dynamically connected to an actuator such as a solenoid or pneumatic device and moved relative to the case body (1) according to the operation of the actuator.

[0029] The above probe (3) is exposed to the outside of the case body (1) and comes into contact with the body surface (A), and includes a sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board to detect a signal generated after the body is struck by the percussion member (2). Of course, various sensors such as a vibration sensor and an elastic wave sensor can be employed as the sensor.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a digital percussion device having such a configuration is configured such that when a user presses a percussion button while positioned close to a body surface (A), an actuator is driven according to a control command of a control device based on an input signal of the percussion button, and a percussion member strikes the body surface (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 the display panel (11), thereby eliminating errors in diagnosis using conventional manual percussion and enabling more accurate numerical transmission of patient lesion information, thereby providing a high-quality medical service.

[0031] It is preferable that the present invention further includes a guide member (4) provided in the case body (1) to surround the percussion member (2) and guide the elevation of the percussion member (2).

[0032] That is, as well illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the tip of the guide member (4) is in contact with the body surface (A) and the percussion is performed by the percussion member (2), the movement of the case body (1) can be suppressed, so precise measurement is possible. However, in the case of the comparative example in which the guide member (4) is not provided, there is a concern that the measurement precision may decrease because the case body (1) may shake due to the reaction to the impact of the percussion member (2).

[0033] In order to overcome these shortcomings, it is preferable that a digital percussion device according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a guide member (4) that guides the elevation of the percussion member (2) as described above and stably supports the case body (1) by coming into contact with the body surface (A).

[0034] Hereinafter, a digital percussion instrument according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0035] FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of a digital percussion instrument 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 operating process of a one-touch means employed in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] The guide member (400) employed in this embodiment is configured with a fixed structure as in the previously described embodiment as shown in FIG. 4, so that it does not always protrude outside the case body (1), but is installed in a manner that allows relative movement in the percussion through hole of the case body (1) so that it is inserted into the case body (1) as needed (see a in FIG. 5) or protrudes outward (see b in FIG. 5).

[0037] In addition, in order to further enhance user convenience, the present embodiment includes a one-touch means for locking the guide member (400) by one-touch insertion into the case body (1) or protruding outward from the case body (1).

[0038] 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), locking control parts (61), and thrust parts (71).

[0039] As well illustrated in (a) of Fig. 6, 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).

[0040] The above locking regulation portion (61) is formed on the inner surface that limits the above-mentioned percussion through hole, and a locking release line (611) in the shape of a long groove and a locking line (612) provided between adjacent grooves are formed alternately along the circumferential direction.

[0041] As well illustrated in (a) and (e) of Fig. 6, the thrust member (71) is formed with an inclined surface (711) spaced along the circumferential direction that selectively engages with either the wedge member (51) or the locking control member (61), is installed relative to the case body (1) so as to be movable, and is elastically supported by a spring (not illustrated).

[0042] In this embodiment having such a configuration, when a user needs to diagnose a patient by percussion, when the guide member (400) is inserted into the case body (1) as shown in (a) of FIG. 6, and the guide member (400) is pressed in a one-touch manner, the engagement state between the inclined surface (711) of the thrust member (71) as shown in (b) of FIG. 6 and the inclined surface of the locking control member (61) as shown in (c) of FIG. 6 is released, and the inclined surface (711) of the thrust member (71) moves along the locking release line (611) of the locking control member (61) as shown in (d) of FIG. 6, so that the striking of the percussion member (200) is sequentially performed while the external protrusion state of the guide member (400) is maintained as shown in (e) of FIG. 6, and after the diagnosis of the patient by percussion is finished, when the user presses the guide member (400) again as shown in FIG. 6, As shown in (a), the inclined surface (711) of the thrust member (71) is caught on the inclined surface of the locking control member (61), so that the guide member (400) can be maintained in a retracted state without protruding out of the case body (1), thereby increasing the convenience of carrying and storage.

[0043] In addition, the probe (300) employed in this embodiment is installed in a relatively movable manner in the sensing through hole of the case body (1), so that, like the guide member (400), when diagnosis is not required, it is inserted into the case body (1) to increase convenience of carrying and storage, and when patient diagnosis is required, it is protruded outward from the case body (1) according to the user's operation and then used by contacting the body surface.

[0044] It is preferable that the present embodiment include a one-touch means for locking the probe (300) by inserting it into the case body (1) in a one-touch manner or for protruding it outward from the case body (1). Since the one-touch means is the same as the means for operating the guide member (400) described above, further description thereof will be omitted.

[0045] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the embodiments and the drawings attached to the present specification only clearly show a part of the technical idea included in the present invention, and it will be obvious that all modified examples and specific embodiments that can be easily inferred by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea included in the specification and drawings of the present invention are included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. To find out the state of internal organs through signals generated by vibrations produced by tapping the body surface. A case body manufactured in a portable size, having a printed circuit board mounted with circuit components for digital measurement of the strength of a percussion device, a display panel for displaying values ​​measured by the sensing element, and a plurality of operating buttons including a power button installed so as to be exposed to the outside; A percussion member that is installed in the case body so as to be able to move relative to the case body so as to be drawn into the inside of the case body and protrude outward, and protrudes outward of the case body to strike the body based on an input signal according to the operation of any one of the operation buttons; and A digital percussion device characterized by including a probe that is exposed to the outside of the case body and comes into contact with the body surface, and includes a sensor electrically connected to the printed circuit board to detect a signal generated after the body is struck by the percussion member.

2. In paragraph 1, A digital percussion device characterized by further including a guide member provided in the case body to surround the percussion member and guide the elevation of the percussion member.

3. In paragraph 2, A digital percussion instrument, characterized in that the above guide member is installed so as to be able to move relative to the percussion through hole of the case body.

4. In paragraph 3, Including a one-touch means for allowing the above guide member to be inserted into the case body in a one-touch manner and then locked or to protrude out of the case body, The above one-touch means is, A plurality of wedge sections having inclined surfaces arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the above guide member; A locking regulation portion formed on the inner surface limiting the above-mentioned penetration hole, and in which a locking release line and a locking line are formed alternately along the circumferential direction; A digital percussion instrument characterized by including a thrust member having inclined surfaces formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either the wedge portion or the locking regulating portion, and which is installed relative to the case body so as to be movable and is elastically supported by a spring.

5. In paragraph 1, A digital percussion instrument, characterized in that the probe is installed so as to be able to move relative to the sensing through hole of the case body.

6. In paragraph 5, Including a one-touch means for allowing the probe to be inserted into the case body in a one-touch manner and then locked or to protrude out of the case body, The above one-touch means is, A plurality of wedge sections having inclined surfaces arranged along the circumferential direction at the rear end of the probe; A locking regulation portion formed on the inner surface limiting the sensing penetration hole, wherein a locking release line and a locking line are formed alternately along the circumferential direction; A digital percussion instrument characterized by including a thrust member having inclined surfaces formed at intervals along the circumferential direction that selectively engage with either the wedge portion or the locking regulating portion, and which is installed relative to the case body so as to be movable and is elastically supported by a spring.

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