Flexible Contrast Modules for Gradual Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for performing contrasting treatments, such as beauty and physiotherapy, often involve sudden and uncomfortable temperature changes, lack gradual temperature control, and are not suitable for localized applications, with limited flexibility and adaptability to different body parts.
Innovation Solution
A device with impermeable, flexible, and heat-conducting contrast modules that use a thermostat control module with independent heat and cold circuits, allowing for precise temperature control and gradual temperature changes, enabling treatments on any body part from localized to full-body applications without direct contact with vapors or fluids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If sudden temperature changes are applied for contrasting treatments, then treatment speed is improved, but patient comfort and tolerance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary heating or cooling of the fluid in the reservoir before applying it to the patient. The thermostat control module ensures the fluid reaches the desired temperature before treatment begins, and the gradual temperature change feature allows the patient's body to adapt progressively, reducing shock and discomfort while maintaining treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts temperature parameters during treatment through programmable sequences. The control module can vary temperature, duration, and contrast intensity based on treatment protocol and patient response, optimizing both comfort and therapeutic effect throughout the treatment process
2Area of stationary object
If general body treatments are applied, then overall treatment coverage is improved, but localized treatment precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the body into multiple treatable zones using separate applicators or treatment heads that can be independently positioned and controlled. Each zone can receive customized temperature, duration, and contrast parameters, allowing simultaneous localized treatment of multiple body areas with precise control over treatment parameters for each region
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different treatment parameters to different body regions based on specific therapeutic needs. Each localized area can receive customized temperature, duration, and contrast intensity through independent control, ensuring optimal treatment quality for each specific body part while maintaining overall treatment coordination
3Temperature
If direct contact with cold water is made for cooling applications, then cooling effectiveness is improved, but patient tolerance and comfort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a fluid medium as an intermediary between the cooling mechanism and the patient's skin. This fluid can be precisely temperature-controlled and applied in a gradual, progressive manner, providing effective cooling while maintaining patient comfort and tolerance throughout the treatment process
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs programmable temperature parameters that allow gradual cooling sequences. The control module can adjust cooling intensity, duration, and rate of temperature change based on treatment protocol and patient response, optimizing the balance between cooling effectiveness and patient tolerance
4Productivity
If multiple body parts are treated simultaneously, then treatment efficiency is improved, but control over individual area parameters deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the treatment into separate controllable zones or applicators, each capable of independent parameter control. This allows multiple body parts to be treated simultaneously while maintaining precise, independent control over temperature, duration, and contrast parameters for each treated area
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs a multi-functional control module that can manage multiple treatment parameters across different body regions simultaneously. The programmable controller coordinates diverse treatment protocols for multiple areas, ensuring each receives appropriate customized parameters while maintaining overall treatment efficiency and synchronization
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective and comfortable contrasting treatments with precise temperature control, allowing for personalized and intensified applications, reducing discomfort and enhancing treatment outcomes by adapting to different areas of the body and providing a high level of treatment effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
a cold module (high-performance cooling module) based on Peltier Effect cells
Implementation Method 2
a heat module (heater module) with heating resistors
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AI summary
The invention is a device capable of performing an unspecified number of treatments on any part of the body, locally or generally and at high speed, wherein the patient does not come into contact with vapours or fluids, whether in manual or automatic operating mode with pre-programmed treatments, using to this end contrasting applications as an essential base. The patient receives the contrasting applications through so-called contrast modules (17) made of impermeable, flexible and heat-conducting material, designed to suit each of the areas of the patient's body to be treated. The fluid, previously heated or cooled to the appropriate temperature, circulates through the contrast modules, transmitting the different temperatures therethrough (cold and hot applications). The device includes, for operation thereof, a thermostat control module having one, two, three or more independent circuits.