Pelvic floor muscle repair instrument

Abstract

A pelvic floor muscle repair instrument, comprising a wearable portion (1), an electrotherapy assembly (2), and a phototherapy assembly (3). The electrotherapy assembly (2) is arranged at the wearable portion (1). The electrotherapy assembly (2) comprises at least two electrodes arranged apart and having opposite polarity. The electrodes can be in contact with the body surface skin on the outer side of the pelvic floor muscles of a user, and the electrodes are arranged to avoid the perineum of the user. The phototherapy assembly (3) is arranged at the wearable portion (1). The phototherapy assembly (3) comprises a light source (32) capable of providing rays of light to the perineum.

Description

Pelvic floor muscle repair device

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411009680.3, filed with the Chinese Patent Office on July 25, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of pelvic floor muscle repair technology, such as a pelvic floor muscle repair device. Background Technology

[0003] The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that maintain the normal position of organs such as the urethra, bladder, vagina, uterus, and rectum so that they can perform their respective functions. During infection, inflammation, childbirth, or trauma, the pelvic floor muscles are inevitably damaged, leading to pelvic floor dysfunction and affecting our normal lives. Therefore, pelvic floor muscle repair is particularly important.

[0004] Wearable pelvic floor muscle repair devices generally repair pelvic floor muscles by emitting low-frequency pulses from electrode pads, i.e., electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) repair. However, in reality, the electrode pads in wearable pelvic floor muscle repair devices can only act on the sides of the thighs, resulting in poor repair effects on the pelvic floor muscles. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a pelvic floor muscle repair device to solve the problem of poor pelvic floor muscle repair results.

[0006] This application provides a pelvic floor muscle repair device, including a wearable part, an electrotherapy component, and a phototherapy component. The electrotherapy component is disposed on the wearable part and includes at least two electrodes spaced apart and of opposite polarity. The electrodes are capable of contacting the skin on the outer side of the user's pelvic floor muscles and are disposed away from the user's perineum. The phototherapy component is disposed on the wearable part and includes a light source capable of providing light to illuminate the perineum.

[0007] In one embodiment, the electrode includes a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart, with the opposite sides of the first electrode and the second electrode forming a recessed clearance groove, through which the light emitted by the phototherapy component can pass.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged at an interval.

[0009] In one embodiment, the light sources are arranged in a cross shape.

[0010] In one embodiment, a controller is also included, which is disposed independently of the wearable part and electrically connected to the phototherapy component via a cable.

[0011] In one embodiment, both the power output terminal and the power input terminal of the phototherapy component are provided with a second conductive connection structure, and both electrodes with opposite polarities are provided with a first conductive connection structure. The electrodes are rigidly electrically connected to the phototherapy component through the mutually cooperating first conductive connection structure and second conductive connection structure.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first conductive connection structure and the second conductive connection structure are snap-fitted together.

[0013] In one embodiment, the phototherapy component further includes a protective shell, the light source is disposed inside the protective shell, both the light source and the protective shell are made of flexible material, and the protective shell is configured as a sheet.

[0014] In one embodiment, the phototherapy component is disposed on the outside of the wearable part, and the wearable part is provided with a light-transmitting hole corresponding to the perineum.

[0015] In one embodiment, the electrode is made of a sheet-like or fibrous flexible conductive material. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a partial flat structure diagram of the pelvic floor muscle repair device in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the wearable part in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electrotherapy component in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the phototherapy component and controller in the embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the phototherapy component and controller in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 6 is an exploded structural diagram of the phototherapy component and controller in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Wearable part; 11. Light-transmitting hole; 2. Electrotherapy component; 21. First electrode; 22. Second electrode; 23. First conductive connection structure; 24. Clearance groove; 3. Phototherapy component; 31. Phototherapy circuit board; 32. Light source; 33. Protective shell; 34. Second conductive connection structure; 4. Controller; 41. Control top cover; 42. Control bottom cover; 43. Control circuit board; 44. Battery; 5. Cable. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the application. For ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present application are shown in the drawings, not the entire structure.

[0024] In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. The meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the actual situation.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, an embodiment of this application provides a pelvic floor muscle repair device, including a wearable part 1, a phototherapy component 3, and an electrotherapy component 2. Both the phototherapy component 3 and the electrotherapy component 2 are disposed on the wearable part 1, and the user wears the pelvic floor muscle repair device on the body through the wearable part 1. The electrotherapy component 2 is disposed on the inner side of the wearable part 1 and includes at least two electrodes spaced apart and with opposite polarities. The electrodes can contact the skin surface on the outer side of the user's pelvic floor muscles to form a first electrotherapy area and a second electrotherapy area spaced apart on the body. The phototherapy component 3 includes a light source 32 that emits specific wavelength light that irradiates the perineum of the body to act on the deep muscles of the pelvic floor. The electrodes of the electrotherapy component 2 are positioned away from the perineum, meaning that the projections of the first and second electrotherapy areas on the body do not fall on the perineum. The wearable part 1 can adopt a wearable structure including underwear, a one-piece bra, etc. The phototherapy component 3 includes a phototherapy circuit board 31, and a light source 32 is located in the phototherapy circuit board 31. The phototherapy circuit board 31 provides voltage and current to the light source 32.

[0028] The aforementioned pelvic floor muscle repair device is worn on the human body using a wearable component 1. It provides dual treatment to the pelvic floor muscles through an electrotherapy component 2 and a phototherapy component 3, resulting in good therapeutic effects. The electrotherapy component 2 contacts the skin, stimulating the superficial muscles of the pelvic floor to contract and repair them. The phototherapy component 3, with its higher energy density, targets the deeper layers of the pelvic floor muscles. Furthermore, because the electrodes need to be in close contact with the skin for better muscle stimulation and to minimize stinging, and considering the many folds in the perineal skin, the first and second electrotherapy zones are positioned away from the perineum. This avoids affecting the pelvic floor muscle repair effect and improves the user's experience.

[0029] In one or more embodiments, the electrodes include a first electrode 21 and a second electrode 22 spaced apart, with each of the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 having a recessed clearance groove 24 on opposite sides, through which light emitted by the phototherapy assembly 3 can pass. The electrodes are made of a sheet-like or fibrous flexible conductive material.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1 and 3, in one embodiment, the electrotherapy component 2 includes a first electrode 21 and a second electrode 22, which are spaced apart from each other. The first electrode 21 forms a first electrotherapy area, and the second electrode 22 forms a second electrotherapy area. The first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 have opposite polarities, and both are made of sheet-like or fibrous flexible conductive materials, such as conductive fibers, conductive plastics, and conductive coatings. The first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 are processed onto the wearable part 1 through processes including hot pressing, sewing, and printing. That is, the electrotherapy component 2 and the wearable part 1 form a whole, with high fit, better contact with the human skin, and no obvious foreign body sensation. The front-to-back arrangement of the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 means that when the wearable part 1 is worn on the human body, the first electrode 21 is located on the front side of the human body, and the second electrode 22 is located on the back side of the human body.

[0031] To maximize the coverage of the pelvic floor muscles (excluding the perineum) by the first and second electrotherapy zones while avoiding the perineum, in one embodiment, both the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 have recessed relief grooves 24 at their adjacent ends, allowing the light emitted by the phototherapy assembly 3 to pass through the relief grooves 24 and irradiate the perineum. Exemplarily, the width of the first electrode 21 gradually increases from the end closest to the second electrode 22 towards the other end, and the width of the second electrode 22 gradually increases from the end closest to the first electrode 21 towards the other end.

[0032] In one embodiment, the light sources 32 are arranged in a cross shape.

[0033] In one embodiment, the light source 32 includes a light board, which, exemplarily, includes a flexible printed circuit (FPC) board and light-emitting diode (LED) beads. The FPC board is cross-shaped, including a first part arranged along the extension direction of the pelvic floor muscles and a second part arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the pelvic floor muscles. Two sets of LED beads are arranged on the FPC board, with the two sets of LED beads respectively arranged on the first and second parts. When the wearable part 1 is worn on the human body, the LED beads on the second part face the vagina.

[0034] In other embodiments, the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 are arranged at intervals from left to right. Similar to the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 arranged at intervals from front to back in the above embodiments, a clearance groove 24 is also provided at the end of the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 that are close to each other. However, unlike the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 arranged at intervals from front to back, in order to accommodate the left-right intervals of the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22, the LED beads are arranged in a long strip shape, that is, the light source 32 is set as a long strip shape extending along the extension direction of the pelvic floor muscles.

[0035] In one embodiment, the phototherapy component 3 further includes a protective shell 33, with the light source 32 disposed within the protective shell 33. The light emitted by the light source 32 is able to pass through the protective shell 33; that is, the protective shell 33 is made of a transparent material at least at the position corresponding to the light source 32. Exemplarily, the protective shell 33 is made of a flexible material such as flexible silicone or flexible plastic, and is designed as a sheet, which is both waterproof and soft, allowing it to better fit the perineum and provide protection for the light source 32.

[0036] In one embodiment, the protective shell 33 is detachably disposed on the wearable part 1 so that the phototherapy component 3 can be removed from the wearable part 1 when the wearable part 1 needs to be cleaned, thereby improving the service life of the phototherapy component 3.

[0037] In one embodiment, to avoid the foreign body sensation caused by the phototherapy component 3, the phototherapy component 3 is disposed on the outer surface of the wearable part 1. In addition, to avoid the wearable part 1 affecting the phototherapy effect of the phototherapy component 3, a light-transmitting hole 11 is also provided on the wearable part 1 at the position corresponding to the perineum, so that the light generated by the lamp source 32 can directly pass through the light-transmitting hole 11 and irradiate the perineum.

[0038] To expand the application range of the pelvic floor muscle repair device, the phototherapy component 3 can provide light in multiple wavelengths. For example, it can provide light in the 630-660nm wavelength range. This wavelength stimulates mitochondria in cells, causing them to release adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and nitric oxide (NO). This provides more energy for collagen production and tissue repair. Nitric oxide also improves blood flow, facilitating the transport of nutrients and oxygen. In one embodiment, the phototherapy component 3 generates light in this wavelength range, which better penetrates superficial muscles and acts on deep muscles, resulting in optimal pelvic floor muscle repair. The phototherapy component 3 can also provide light in the 400-415nm wavelength range, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The wavelengths of light provided by the phototherapy component 3 are not limited to these.

[0039] Referring again to Figures 4-6, the pelvic floor muscle repair device also includes a controller 4 electrically connected to the phototherapy component 3 and the electrotherapy component 2. The controller 4 is independent of the wearable part 1 and electrically connected to the phototherapy component 3 via a cable 5 of a certain length, thus keeping the controller 4 away from the wearable part 1. The controller 4 is used for overall operation communication of the entire pelvic floor muscle repair device, including controlling the frequency, pulse width, and voltage of the electrotherapy component 2, and the power of the phototherapy component 3. For example, the controller 4 includes a control upper cover 41, a control lower cover 42, and a control circuit board 43. The control upper cover 41 and the control lower cover 42 are connected and enclosed to form an accommodating space using methods including screwing and snap-fitting. The control circuit board 43 is placed within the accommodating space. The controller 4 also includes a battery 44 electrically connected to the control circuit board 43. The battery 44 is configured to supply power to the control circuit board 43, the phototherapy component 3, and the electrotherapy component 2. The end of the cable 5 away from the phototherapy component 3 passes through the accommodating space and connects to the control circuit board 43.

[0040] In one embodiment, the control circuit board 43 includes a timing module. The control circuit board 43 can automatically turn off the light source 32 after the irradiation time of the phototherapy component 3 exceeds a preset time to prevent burns to the human body due to excessive irradiation time. Alternatively, the phototherapy component 3 also includes a temperature monitoring device, which is also disposed inside the protective shell 33 to monitor the temperature around the light source 32. When the temperature around the light source 32 exceeds a preset temperature, the controller 4 turns off the light source 32. The controller 4 is also provided with a switch for manually turning the light source 32 on and off and / or controlling the power of the light source 32, which will not be described here. Exemplarily, in order to prevent the presence of the cable 5 from causing a foreign body sensation, the cable 5 passes through one end of the protective shell 33 and is connected to the light source 32 inside the protective shell 33.

[0041] In one embodiment, the power output terminal and power input terminal of the phototherapy component 3 are both provided with a second conductive connection structure 34, and the two electrodes with opposite polarities are both provided with a first conductive connection structure 23. The electrodes are rigidly electrically connected to the phototherapy component 3 through the mutually cooperating first conductive connection structure 23 and second conductive connection structure 34.

[0042] In one embodiment, the electrotherapy component 2 is electrically connected to the controller 4 via an electrical connection to the phototherapy component 3. Exemplarily, the electrotherapy component 2 and the phototherapy component 3 are rigidly electrically connected to avoid wiring inside the wearable part 1, thus preventing a foreign body sensation. Taking the electrotherapy component 2, which includes a first electrode 21 and a second electrode 22, as an example, both the first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 are provided with a first conductive connection structure 23. The power input and power output terminals of the lamp board (i.e., the power input and power output terminals of the phototherapy component 3) serving as the light source 32 are both provided with a second conductive connection structure 34. The first electrode 21 and the second electrode 22 can be rigidly electrically connected to the lamp board through the mutually cooperating first conductive connection structure 23 and second conductive connection structure 34.

[0043] Based on the detachable connection between the phototherapy component 3 and the wearable part 1, in one embodiment, the first conductive connection structure 23 includes a female metal buckle, and the second conductive connection structure 34 includes a male metal buckle. The first conductive connection structure 23 and the second conductive connection structure 34 are snapped together. Since the phototherapy component 2 is located inside the wearable part 1, the first conductive connection structure 23 extends from the inside of the wearable part 1 to the outside to connect with the second conductive connection structure 34. In other embodiments, the first conductive connection structure 23 and the second conductive connection structure 34 can be mutually attracted magnetic sheets or iron sheets, or two mutually attracted magnetic sheets.

[0044] In addition, the electrotherapy component 2 has multiple settings, and the adjustment of different settings can be achieved by the switch on the controller 4. When the electrotherapy component 2 is in different settings, the frequency, pulse width and voltage are different.

Claims

1. A pelvic floor muscle repair instrument, comprising: a wearing part (1); an electrotherapy assembly (2) arranged on the wearing part (1), the electrotherapy assembly (2) comprising at least two electrodes arranged at intervals and having opposite polarities, the electrodes being capable of contacting the skin on the surface outside the user's pelvic floor muscles, the electrodes being arranged away from the user's perineum; a light therapy assembly (3) arranged on the wearing part (1), the light therapy assembly (3) comprising a light source (32) capable of providing light irradiated on the perineum.

2. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device of claim 1, wherein, The electrodes comprise a first electrode (21) and a second electrode (22) arranged at intervals, opposite sides of the first electrode (21) and the second electrode (22) are concave to form a recess (24), and the light emitted by the light therapy assembly (3) can pass through the recess (24).

3. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device of claim 2, wherein, The first electrode (21) and the second electrode (22) are arranged at intervals in front of and behind each other.

4. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device of claim 3, wherein, The light source (32) is arranged in a cross shape.

5. The pelvic floor muscle repair instrument according to claim 1, further comprising a controller (4) arranged independently of the wearing part (1) and electrically connected to the light therapy assembly (3) through a cable (5).

6. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device of claim 5, wherein, The power output end and the power input end of the light therapy assembly (3) are each provided with a second conductive connection structure (34), and the two electrodes having opposite polarities are each provided with a first conductive connection structure (23), the electrodes being rigidly electrically connected to the light therapy assembly (3) through the first conductive connection structure (23) and the second conductive connection structure (34) cooperating with each other.

7. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device of claim 6, wherein, The first conductive connection structure (23) and the second conductive connection structure (34) are snap-connected.

8. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The light therapy assembly (3) further comprises a protective shell (33), the light source (32) is arranged in the protective shell (33), the protective shell (33) is made of a flexible material, and the protective shell (33) is arranged in a sheet shape.

9. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The light therapy assembly (3) is arranged on the outside of the wearing part (1), and the wearing part (1) is provided with a light-transmitting hole (11) corresponding to the perineum.

10. The pelvic floor rehabilitation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The electrodes are made of sheet-shaped or fiber-shaped flexible conductive material.

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