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77 results about "Thermal therapy device" patented technology

Working method of skin thermal therapy equipment and itching relieving instrument

The invention discloses a working method of skin thermal therapy equipment which is convenient to use and can realize intelligent startup work and an itching relieving instrument. According to the technical scheme, the working method of the skin thermal therapy equipment comprises the following steps that a, whether a designated area makes contact with the skin of a user or not is detected, and if yes, the step b is executed; and b, detecting the skin contact time and the skin temperature of the contacted part, and if the detected temperature is within a preset range and the continuous contact time reaches the set time, starting the skin thermal therapy equipment to operate.
Owner:SHENZHEN AOJI HEALTH SCI & TECH CO LTD

Eye thermal therapy instrument with massage assembly

The invention relates to an eye thermal therapy instrument with a massage assembly, and relates to the technical field of eye thermal therapy instruments, the eye thermal therapy instrument comprises a thermal therapy instrument shell and a physical therapy mechanism arranged on the thermal therapy instrument shell; the physiotherapy mechanism comprises a massage assembly and a hot compress assembly which are used for carrying out massage and hot compress on the eyes of the human body, and a sealing assembly which is used for carrying out sealing fit on the thermal therapy instrument shell and the eyes of the human body. The hot compress assembly comprises a water tank, a heating wire and a plurality of atomizing nozzles which are arranged on the thermal therapy instrument shell, a water storage part for storing water for the plurality of atomizing nozzles, an adjusting part for automatically adjusting the water yield of the atomizing nozzles, and a heating part for heating the heating wire. The purpose that the thermal therapy instrument precisely regulates and controls the massage force of the designated eye position of the patient and the spraying amount of the liquid medicine at the corresponding eye position is achieved, the larger the pressing force of the designated eye position of the patient is, the larger the spraying amount of the liquid medicine at the corresponding acupuncture point is, the phenomenon that the skin absorbs the liquid medicine unevenly is avoided, and the eye hot compress effect is guaranteed.
Owner:ZUODIAN IND (HUBEI) CO LTD

Near-field focusing microwave thermal therapy device and method based on Huygens metasurface

The invention discloses a near-field focusing microwave thermal therapy device and method based on a Huygens metasurface. The device comprises a feed source antenna, a Huygens metasurface array and a biological tissue model. The feed source antenna is a 5.8 GHz double-ridge horn antenna and is used for transmitting x-polarized electromagnetic waves; the Huygens metasurface array is formed by periodically arranging double-layer through-hole-free Huygens units, anti-symmetric E-shaped metal patterns are symmetrically arranged on the upper surface and the lower surface of the single-layer PCB substrate, and phase regulation and efficient transmission are achieved by adjusting unit structure parameters; the biological tissue model is of a two-layer structure attached to the Huygens metasurface array, electromagnetic waves emitted by the feed source antenna are subjected to phase compensation regulation and control through the Huygens metasurface array, and then near-field focusing is achieved on the surface layer of the biological tissue, so that the electric field intensity, the SAR value and the temperature of a target area reach design threshold values respectively, and the target area is obtained. And local precise heating of electromagnetic resonance and phase regulation is formed. According to the invention, an efficient, stable and easy-to-implement technology is provided for local precise heating in microwave hyperthermia.
Owner:CHONGQING UNIV

Thermal therapy equipment for accelerating cell metabolism and therapy thereof

The invention discloses a thermotherapy device for accelerating cell metabolism, which comprises a host, a physiotherapy head and a touch screen controller, a skin cleaning mechanism is arranged on the physiotherapy head, the touch screen controller is mounted at the upper end of the host, the physiotherapy head is electrically connected with the host through a wire, the physiotherapy head comprises a handle, an electrode plate and a switch, and a physiotherapy sucker is arranged on the side end face of the handle. The skin cleaning mechanism comprises a transmission rotating disc, a motor, a brushing and sweeping disc filter cartridge and a water storage kettle, the transmission rotating disc is installed in the physiotherapy suction cup and rotationally connected with the physiotherapy suction cup, the motor is fixedly installed in the handle and drives the transmission rotating disc, and the brushing and sweeping disc is detachably installed on the transmission rotating disc; and the kettle and the filter cartridge are detachably mounted on the physiotherapy head. The device has the advantages of integrating skin cleaning, electrolyte water circulation flushing and synchronous thermal therapy, and solves the problems that traditional equipment is poor in conductivity, inconvenient to clean and low in treatment comfort level.
Owner:ZHUHAI ZHIYI BEAUTY SERVICE CO LTD

Microwave energy-gathering thermal therapy device and system for tumor treatment

The invention provides a microwave energy-gathering thermal therapy device and system for tumor treatment, and the system comprises a microwave transmitting module of which a transmitting port is used for transmitting microwaves to tumor tissues so as to heat the tumor tissues; the energy-gathering and wave-guiding module is arranged in front of the emission port and is used for gathering microwaves in a tumor area; the cooling module is arranged around the emission port so as to form a cooling channel on the periphery of the emission port; the information acquisition module is used for acquiring induction information and image information of the tumor tissue; the control module is in communication connection with the microwave emission module, the cooling module and the information acquisition module and is used for generating microwave frequency information, temperature adjustment information and a target area according to induction information and image information sent by the information acquisition module before the microwave emission module emits microwaves to the tumor tissue, and the target area is located in the tumor tissue and is used for adjusting the temperature of the tumor tissue. And controlling the microwave emission module to emit microwaves to the target area according to the microwave frequency information, and adjusting the power of the cooling module according to the temperature adjustment information.
Owner:ZHUHAI QIRUI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Non-invasive thermal therapy device used after bladder tumor chemotherapy

The invention discloses a bladder tumor chemotherapy postoperative noninvasive thermal therapy device which comprises a base, a transparent supporting plate and an arc-shaped cover, the transparent supporting plate is arranged at the top of the base, the end of the arc-shaped cover is hinged to the base through a hinge, the arc-shaped cover is arranged above the transparent supporting plate, an operation panel is fixed to one side of the base, and the operation panel is fixed to the other side of the base. A bottom plate is fixed in the base, and an infrared irradiation distance adjusting mechanism, an infrared scanning irradiation mechanism, a storage battery, a control circuit board, a liquid medicine atomization groove, a liquid medicine atomization assembly, an ultrasonic thermal therapy assembly, an infrared distance sensor and a plurality of relays are fixed on the bottom plate. According to the device, infrared whole-body thermal therapy can be carried out through infrared irradiation, directional ultrasonic thermal therapy can be directly carried out on the bladder through ultrasonic waves, traditional Chinese medicine fumigation can be carried out at the same time, and the purpose of auxiliary treatment of bladder tumors is achieved; the infrared irradiation distance of the device can be adjusted according to the thermal therapy effect.
Owner:PEOPLES HOSPITAL PEKING UNIV

Thermotherapy Instrument (Far Infrared)

ActiveCN309406821SOphthalmologyFar-red
1. Name of the Design Product: Heat Therapy Instrument (Far Infrared). 2. Use of the Design Product: Used as a heat therapy instrument. 3. Design Key Points of the Design Product: The combination of shape and pattern. 4. Picture or Photograph that Best Illustrates the Design Key Points: Perspective view.
Owner:XUZHOU LEISURE HEALTH TECH DEV FACTORY CO LTD

Traditional Chinese medicine thermal therapy device for rheumatoid arthritis

The utility model relates to the related technical field of traditional Chinese medicine thermal therapy devices, and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine thermal therapy device for rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized in that a supporting pad is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of a placement bottom box, a middle-layer lying plate is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the supporting pad, and an upper-layer lying plate is rotatably mounted at the rear end of the middle-layer lying plate; an upper-layer outer rod is fixedly mounted on the outer side surface of the right end of the upper-layer lying plate, an upper-layer supporting rod is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the upper-layer outer rod, a first sleeve is slidably mounted on the surface of the upper-layer supporting rod, and a first fastening device is rotatably mounted on the outer side of the first sleeve; by designing the upper-layer lying plate, the middle-layer lying plate and the lower-layer lying plate into an integrated structure, all parts of the body can be better supported, discomfort caused by improper postures in the treatment process is reduced, a patient feels more relaxed and comfortable in the whole treatment process, and the integrated structure can ensure that the body of the patient can lie flat and is stable.
Owner:高站

Thermotherapy device

To provide a thermotherapy device capable of appropriately irradiating an affected part of a patient with electromagnetic waves.SOLUTION: In electrodes 2a and 2b, the base end side is connected to the outside of a cooling pad 21, and the tip (the other end) side includes an exhaust pipe 23 inserted inside the cooling pad 21 and a float 25 for causing the tip of the exhaust pipe 23 to float on the liquid surface side of cooling water W so that when air stays in the cooling water W in the cooling pad 21, the tip of the exhaust pipe 23 can be caused to float on the surface of the cooling water W by the floating force of the float 25. The air in the cooling pad 21 can be discharged to the outside through the exhaust pipe 23 by sucking air from the base end side of the exhaust pipe 23 in the state that the tip of the exhaust pipe 23 is floating on the surface of the cooling water W. Therefore, it is possible to inhibit the air in the cooling pad 21 from interfering with the electromagnetic waves between the electrodes 2a and 2b so that the affected part of the patient can be irradiated with electromagnetic waves appropriately.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:CENTRAL IND MACHINERY CO LTD +3

Microwave Resonant Hyperthermia Therapy Instrument

1. Name of the design product: Microwave Resonant Hyperthermia Instrument. 2. Use of the design product: For human hyperthermia. 3. Design key points of the design product: The combination of shape and pattern. 4. Picture or photo that best shows the design key points: Perspective view.
Owner:CHANGSHA YUELU UNIV SCI & TECH ACHIEVEMENTS TRANSFORMATION & DEV RES CENT

Thermotherapy device

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025150851A1Roller massageTherapeutic coolingSurgeryMechanical engineering
The present invention relates to a thermotherapy device and, more specifically, to a thermotherapy device which enables a thermo-ceramic module to be separated from a frame so as for maintenance to be carried out when the maintenance of the thermo-ceramic module is required, and thus facilitates the maintenance of the thermotherapy device, and which enables the upright alignment of the thermo-ceramic module to be maintained without a center alignment wheel.
Owner:CERAGEM CO LTD

Thermal therapy device

The thermal therapy device comprises a housing, a heat source and an air pushing unit, the housing is provided with a housing space, an assembly hole and a housing opening, the assembly hole and the housing opening are communicated with the two opposite sides of the housing space respectively, the heat source is arranged to be used for increasing the temperature of the housing space of the housing, and the air pushing unit is provided with an air pushing film. The air pushing unit is assembled in the assembling hole of the housing in the mode that the air pushing film faces the housing opening of the housing, the air pushing film is used for pushing air in the housing space of the housing to move in the direction of the housing opening, and therefore generated air vibration waves strengthen energy transmission. And the thermal therapy effect is obviously improved.
Owner:NINGBO LACTANS MEDICAL TECH

Hyperthermia device (large)

1. The name of the product under this design: Hyperthermia Device (Large Model). 2. Purpose of this design product: used as a foot thermal therapy device. 3. The key point of the design of this product lies in its shape. 4. The picture or photo that best illustrates the design points: three-dimensional picture. 5. The top view and bottom view are omitted because they are not easy to see during use.
Owner:GUANGZHOU FURUN BEAUTY INSTR CO LTD

Tumor high-frequency heat therapy instrument

The present application relates to the technical field of medical apparatus and instruments, in particular to a tumor high-frequency thermotherapy instrument, when a patient is treated by thermotherapy, the medical device can move up and down through the transmission assembly, the distance between the medical device and the shell can be adjusted by the telescopic device, the position of the lesion on the patient relative to the thermotherapy instrument can also be adjusted by rotating the turntable by the second motor, so that the position of the thermotherapy instrument relative to the next lesion of the patient can be adjusted without the patient adjusting the position during the continuous treatment of multiple lesions, and when the skin of the patient is locally burned due to the high temperature, the skin of the patient can be immediately cooled by the medical device, so that the patient can be ice-packed in time after being burned, and in addition, the state of the thermotherapy instrument can be reasonably adjusted according to the actual needs of the patient and the position of the lesion, so that the patient can stand or lie down to receive thermotherapy.
Owner:韩锋

Intelligent temperature control chronic wound thermal therapy equipment

The invention discloses an intelligent temperature control chronic wound thermal therapy device, and belongs to the technical field of red and blue light therapeutic apparatuses, the intelligent temperature control chronic wound thermal therapy device comprises a lying flat plate, and moving wheels are fixedly mounted at the bottom of the lying flat plate; the two groups of detection boxes are in sliding connection with the outer wall of the lying flat plate and are fixedly connected together through a fixing plate; the rotating mechanism is arranged on the detection box; the moving mechanism is arranged on the lying flat plate; the lengthening mechanism is arranged on the lying flat plate, the connecting rotary disc is rotationally installed on the wall faces, close to each other, of the two sets of detection boxes, the outer wall of the connecting rotary disc extends into the two sets of detection boxes, and the connecting rotary disc is annular; and the two groups of irradiation devices are arranged on the connecting turntable, and temperature sensors are arranged on the two groups of irradiation devices. By arranging the irradiation device, the utilization rate of light is improved, meanwhile, the illumination time is shortened, the treatment efficiency is improved, the cost is also saved, by arranging the moving mechanism and the rotating mechanism, the device is automatically adjusted to the position needing to be irradiated, and the automation degree is improved.
Owner:THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL ARMY MEDICAL UNIV

A thermal physiotherapy device

The utility model relates to medical instrument technical field discloses a kind of hot physical therapy device, including thermotherapy instrument, the outer wall of thermotherapy instrument is fixedly installed with moving frame assembly, physical therapy bed assembly is arranged outside moving frame assembly, and moving frame assembly is detachably connected with physical therapy bed assembly;The moving frame assembly includes moving base, the top of the moving base is fixedly installed with rectangular column, the inside of the rectangular column is slidably provided with lifting rod, and the rectangular column is connected with physical therapy bed assembly by positioning structure, the top of the lifting rod is fixedly installed with top seat, and the top seat is connected with thermotherapy instrument by angle adjusting part, the outer wall of the lifting rod is provided with positioning hole, and the moving frame assembly for moving thermotherapy instrument is set detachable with physical therapy bed assembly, when patient is not suitable to lie down, moving frame assembly can be moved to drive thermotherapy instrument to patient nearby, then heat physical therapy is carried out to patient.
Owner:JIANGXI JINRUI MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD

Photothermal therapy device

1. Name of the product in this design: Photothermal Therapy Device. 2. Purpose of this design: To assist the human body in physical therapy. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model.
Owner:GUANGZHOU BAOCHENG HEALTH TECH CO LTD

Hyperthermia apparatus

1. The name of the design product: heat therapy instrument. 2. The use of the design product: used as foot therapy equipment. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective view 1.
Owner:QINGDAO JUNZHUO HEALTH CARE CO LTD

Eye drying thermal therapy equipment

The utility model relates to eye drying thermal therapy equipment which comprises a mirror frame, two lens sets, two heating assemblies and a bandage. The two lens groups are respectively mounted at positions, corresponding to the left eye and the right eye, on the glasses frame, each lens group and the glasses frame form a heating cavity, the two heating assemblies are mounted at the side parts of the two heating cavities in a one-to-one correspondence manner, and the bandages are mounted at the two sides of the glasses frame; the lens group comprises an inner lens and an outer lens, and graphene coatings are coated on one side, facing eyes, of the inner lens and one side, facing the front of the sight line, of the outer lens. The pair of glasses has the beneficial effects that fog on the lenses can be remarkably reduced, so that water vapor condensation caused by temperature difference is reduced, and the visual degree during wearing is improved. Moreover, the lens can be kept clean, and accumulation of bacteria and stains on the lens can be reduced.
Owner:BEIJING TONGREN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIV +1

Fluid-Collection Ring for Thermal Therapy Device

A medical device comprises an ultrasound applicator comprising a shaft having proximal and distal ends; a plurality of channels defined in the shaft and extending from the proximal end of the shaft, including an ultrasound channel and a cooling channel; one or more ultrasound transducers disposed in the ultrasound channel; an ultrasound window defined in the shaft and aligned with the one or more ultrasound transducers; and a handle attached to the proximal end of the shaft. A fluid-collection ring is disposed on a distal side of the handle. The fluid-collection ring has an inner edge and an outer edge, the inner edge defining a hole through which the shaft extends. A distal side of the fluid-collection ring has a concave shape and is configured to direct fluid away from the handle.
Owner:PROFOUND MEDICAL

Whole body hyperthermia apparatus (sitting type hyperthermia apparatus)

1. The name of the design product: whole body heat therapy instrument (sitting heat therapy instrument). 2. The use of the design product: the design product is used for whole body heat therapy. 3. The design points of the design product: in the shape of the product. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective drawing.
Owner:ZHEJIANG YAOHUI PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Stone needle thermal therapy instrument

The utility model discloses a stone needle thermal therapy instrument which comprises a machine body and a stone needle massage head, the stone needle massage head is arranged at one end of the machine body, a switching part is arranged between the machine body and the stone needle massage head, one end of the switching part is connected to the stone needle massage head through mucilage glue, and the other end of the switching part is connected with the machine body. The machine body and the stone needle massage head are connected through the adapter component, a heating component is arranged on the back side of the stone needle massage head, and a power supply and a control assembly which are connected with the heating component are arranged in the machine body. According to the technical scheme, aiming at the condition that the stone needle is difficult to process into a complex structure, the independent adapter component is arranged, one end of the adapter component is connected to the stone needle massage head through the mucilage glue, the other end of the adapter component is connected with the machine body, and the machine body is connected with the stone needle massage head through the adapter component. The problem that glue overflows during stone needle gluing and the problem of gravity compression in the glue drying process are solved.
Owner:昊志大健康科技(广东)有限公司

Thermal therapy device

The thermal therapy device comprises a bin body and a cover plate, the cover plate is located above the bin body, placing holes are formed in the inner wall of the bin body and the inner wall of the cover plate, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the bin body, a sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding rod, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the bin body. One side of the mounting plate is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped plate, the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected with a rubber pad, and the lower surface of the mounting plate is fixedly connected with a spring. In the using process, after a fumigated part is put into the bin body, the arc-shaped plate and the mounting plate are driven to move through the elasticity of the spring, the fumigated part is supported, fatigue around the fumigated part is avoided, and therefore the supporting effect is achieved, and the supporting purpose is achieved.
Owner:川北医学院附属医院

Treatment head (infrared specific wave light energy thermal therapy device)

ActiveCN309481244SMedicineTherapeutic Devices
1. The name of the product under this design: Treatment head (infrared specific wave light energy thermal therapy device). 2. Purpose of this design product: for use as a treatment head of a therapeutic device. 3. The key design point of this design product lies in the combination of shape and pattern. 4. The picture or photo that best illustrates the design points: Stereoscopic drawing 1.
Owner:LIAONING YANYANG MEDICAL INSTR CO LTD

Thermal therapy device

Disclosed is a thermal therapy device, which comprises a housing, a heat source, and an air pushing unit. The housing is provided with a housing space, assembly holes which are respectively in communication with two opposite sides of the housing space, and a housing opening. The heat source is configured for increasing the temperature of the housing space of the housing. The air pushing unit is provided with an air pushing film, and is assembled in the assembling holes of the housing in a manner that the air pushing film faces the housing opening of the housing. The air pushing film is configured for pushing air in the housing space of the housing to move towards the direction of the housing opening, so that the resulting air vibration waves strengthen the transfer of energy, thereby significantly improving the thermal therapy effect.
Owner:NINGBO LACTANS MEDICAL TECH

Rheumatism immune thermotherapy device and method

The invention provides a rheumatism immune thermotherapy device and method, and the method comprises the steps: initializing the temperature control priority of each heating module in the rheumatism immune thermotherapy device according to a target temperature, and determining a real-time temperature sequence of all heating modules during preheating; acquiring skin temperature data when a to-be-thermally-treated part of a target user is preheated, and determining stability contributions of all heating modules through the skin temperature data and the real-time temperature sequence; determining a module priority sequence of the rheumatism immune thermal therapy device according to the stability contribution, and determining dynamic thermal field distribution of the rheumatism immune thermal therapy device according to the module priority sequence and the thermal sensitivity of the to-be-thermally-treated part of the target user; and based on the dynamic thermal field distribution, controlling the rheumatism immune thermal therapy device to heat the part to be subjected to thermal therapy of the target user. According to the scheme, the temperature of the heating module in the rheumatism immune thermotherapy device can be automatically adjusted, the constant and comfortable heating temperature is ensured, and therefore the temperature control precision of the rheumatism immune thermotherapy device is improved.
Owner:QIQIHAR FIRST HOSPITAL

Foot thermal therapy instrument

The utility model relates to a foot thermal therapy instrument, comprising an upper housing, the upper side surface of which is provided with a pair of first installation areas, a second installation area and a third installation area; the pair of pedals are metal components and are respectively mounted in the pair of first mounting areas; the display device is arranged in the second mounting area; the gear adjusting key is arranged in the third mounting area; the upper side of the middle shell is detachably fixed with the lower side of the upper shell; the upper side of the lower shell is detachably fixed to the lower side of the middle shell, a power circuit board is fixedly arranged on the upper side face of the lower shell, and the power circuit board is electrically connected with the display device and the gear adjusting keys; the fan is fixedly arranged on the upper side surface of the lower shell; and the power socket is connected with a power line of the power circuit board and is used for being connected with an external power supply. The foot thermal therapy instrument can be used in a portable mode, and better meets market requirements.
Owner:XIAMEN OLYMIDO IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD

Thermal therapy device

Disclosed is a thermal therapy device, which comprises a housing, a heat source, and an air pushing unit. The housing is provided with a housing space, assembly holes which are respectively in communication with two opposite sides of the housing space, and a housing opening. The heat source is configured for increasing the temperature of the housing space of the housing. The air pushing unit is provided with an air pushing film, and is assembled in the assembling holes of the housing in a manner that the air pushing film faces the housing opening of the housing. The air pushing film is configured for pushing air in the housing space of the housing to move towards the direction of the housing opening, so that the resulting air vibration waves strengthen the transfer of energy, thereby significantly improving the thermal therapy effect.
Owner:NINGBO LACTANS MEDICAL TECH

Thermal therapy auxiliary device for medical oncology

InactiveCN120514564ADiagnosticsOperating tablesOncothermiaTumor therapy
The invention discloses a thermal therapy auxiliary device for medical oncology, and belongs to the technical field of tumor therapy auxiliary equipment in the field of medical instruments, the thermal therapy auxiliary device is used for patient tumor thermal therapy, the thermal therapy auxiliary device comprises a thermal therapy instrument body, the thermal therapy instrument body comprises a bed frame and a thermal therapy energy conversion mechanism arranged on the bed frame, and the thermal therapy energy conversion mechanism is arranged on the bed frame. The bed frame moves back and forth below the thermal therapy energy conversion mechanism, the thermal therapy auxiliary mechanism is arranged on the bed frame, the bed frame is of a multi-section structure, the thermal therapy auxiliary mechanism is arranged at the position of the middle section of the bed frame, a thermal therapy part of a patient is located above the thermal therapy auxiliary mechanism, and the thermal therapy energy conversion mechanism is arranged on the bed frame. The thermal therapy auxiliary mechanism and the thermal therapy energy conversion mechanism release heat energy for thermal therapy at the same time, and the thermal therapy effect is improved.
Owner:TIANJIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Hyperthermia apparatus

1. The name of the design product: heat therapy instrument. 2. The use of the design product: for biological temperature detection in the medical field. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective view.
Owner:WEIHAI ADVANCED MEDICAL MATERIALS & HIGH END MEDICAL DEVICES SHANDONG PROVINCIAL LAB