Therapeutic Apparatus Unified Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing therapeutic treatment apparatuses face challenges in efficiently and uniformly heating biological tissues using high-frequency and thermal energy, particularly in managing temperature differences between heat transfer units and the tissue, leading to inconsistent treatment outcomes.
Innovation Solution
A therapeutic treatment apparatus with a first and second heat transfer unit, each equipped with heat generating elements, a temperature acquisition unit to monitor temperatures, and a control unit that adjusts power input based on the lower temperature to ensure uniform heating and efficient energy distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If independent temperature control is applied to each heat transfer unit, then individual temperature management is improved, but overall heating uniformity deteriorates due to temperature differences between units
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the temperature control of multiple heat transfer units by using the temperature of one unit (first heat transfer unit) to control the power input to both units. The control unit determines power input to the first heat generating element based on the temperature of the first heat transfer unit, and determines power input to the second heat generating element also based on the temperature of the first heat transfer unit, thereby achieving unified temperature management across both units and ensuring heating uniformity.
2Manufacturing precision
If power input is adjusted based on lower temperature, then heating uniformity is improved, but response time for temperature correction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains continuous heating operation by avoiding unnecessary power reduction when one heat transfer unit is temporarily cooler. The control unit continuously monitors the temperature of the first heat transfer unit and adjusts power input to both heat generating elements based on this temperature, ensuring continuous and uniform heating without interruption or delay, thereby maintaining both heating uniformity and rapid response.
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
The apparatus achieves faster and more uniform heating of biological tissues, reducing treatment time and improving the consistency of thermal energy delivery, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of treatments like cauterization and coagulation.
Implementation Method 1
a first heat generating element arranged on the first heat transfer unit and configured to heat the first heat transfer unit when electric power is input; a second heat generating element arranged on the second heat transfer unit and configured to heat the second heat transfer unit when electric power is input
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AI summary
A therapeutic treatment apparatus includes a first heat transfer unit, a second heat transfer unit, a first heat generating element, a second heat generating element, a temperature acquisition unit which acquires a first temperature of the first heat generating element and a second temperature of the second heat generating element, a control unit and an electric power input unit. The control unit determines a first control value and a second control value concerning the electric power input to the first and second heat generating element based on a lower one of the first temperature and the second temperature. The electric power input unit inputs an electric power to the first and second generating element based on the first and second control value.