Magnetotherapy Support Structure with Integrated Emitters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnetotherapy devices are limited by non-uniform electromagnetic field distribution, discomfort, and inability for continuous and widespread treatment, especially for large body areas, and require technical support and fixed frequencies, which are ineffective for various pathologies.
Innovation Solution
A support structure with integrated emitters and adjustable frequency and intensity electromagnetic field generation, allowing for comfortable, autonomous, and simultaneous treatment of multiple body areas without the need for technical support, using a panel with embedded or covered emitters and a power supply unit for low and high frequency fields.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If solenoids are placed in contact or close to the human body part to be treated, then the electromagnetic field can be generated, but the treatment is uncomfortable and cannot be applied to large body areas continuously
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the body treatment area into multiple independent zones, each equipped with its own solenoid emitter. This segmentation allows different body parts to be treated simultaneously and independently, improving both comfort and treatment effectiveness for large body areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The solenoids are integrated within a support structure that conforms to and nests around the human body contours. This nesting approach allows the electromagnetic field generators to be positioned close to the body for effective treatment while maintaining user comfort through proper structural integration.
2Force
If large coils are set up to obtain high electromagnetic field values, then the field intensity increases, but localized emission zones are created resulting in non-uniform field distribution
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a few large coils, the device employs multiple smaller solenoids distributed across the treatment surface. Each solenoid generates a localized high-intensity field, while the collective arrangement ensures uniform coverage across the entire body area, resolving the contradiction between field intensity and distribution uniformity.
Solution Approach 2:
Each solenoid is designed to provide high field intensity locally at its specific position, while the overall system achieves uniform distribution through the strategic arrangement of multiple such local sources. This local quality approach allows simultaneous optimization of both intensity and uniformity.
3Device complexity
If fixed frequencies are used in magnetotherapy, then the device structure is simpler, but the therapy cannot optimally intervene against various diseases requiring frequency variation
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates dynamically adjustable frequency control that allows real-time modification of electromagnetic field parameters during treatment. This dynamic capability enables the system to adapt to different therapeutic requirements and body regions without increasing fundamental device complexity, as the control system can be integrated into existing solenoid structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables changes in electromagnetic field parameters (frequency, intensity, duration) to optimize treatment for different pathologies and body areas. By allowing parameter adjustment during the therapeutic cycle, the device achieves versatility across multiple diseases while maintaining a relatively simple base structure that can accommodate these variations.
4Device complexity
If permanent magnets are used to generate magnetic field, then the device structure is simpler, but the magnetic field intensity is too weak making the therapy ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The device replaces static permanent magnets with electrically powered solenoids that generate electromagnetic fields. This substitution allows dynamic control of field intensity while maintaining reasonable device complexity, as the electromagnetic generation method provides both the required intensity and adjustability that permanent magnets cannot achieve.
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, comfortable, and continuous magnetotherapy treatment across large body areas with adjustable frequency and intensity, suitable for various pathologies, enhancing user autonomy and treatment efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
at least one panel (2) associated with means (4) for generating a magnetic or electromagnetic field having a plurality of emitters (5)
Implementation Method 2
appropriately wound or at least covered by the padding
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AI summary
A support structure for the human body for magneto-therapeutic comprises at least one panel (2) having a supporting surface (3) for a part of the human body and means (4) for generating an electromagnetic field having a plurality of emitters (5) integrated into the panel (2) and an electric supply unit (6) connected to the emitters (5) for generating a low and/or high frequency electromagnetic field.