Thermal Signal Transmission Patch Intelligent Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrotherapy and thermotherapy patches lack intelligent temperature control, leading to potential burns due to unregulated heating during treatment.
Innovation Solution
A thermal signal transmission patch with an intelligent determination system, featuring a substrate with loop layers that allow for fast switching between electrotherapy and thermotherapy modes, and temperature control through an external controller or signal source, utilizing conductive cloth and thermistors to manage heating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the thermal circuit generates thermal temperature without intelligent control, then the thermotherapy function is achieved, but the temperature will heat up endlessly resulting in burns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a temperature sensing component that continuously monitors the thermal temperature during thermotherapy. The control circuit receives temperature signals and automatically adjusts or terminates heating when a predetermined temperature threshold is reached, preventing endless heating and burns while maintaining effective thermotherapy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes an intelligent determination mechanism that autonomously controls the thermal circuit based on temperature feedback. The control circuit automatically starts, stops, or adjusts heating without requiring constant manual intervention, enabling self-regulating temperature control to prevent burns while ensuring treatment effectiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the patch provides both electrotherapy and thermotherapy functions, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a unified patch structure that integrates both electrotherapy and thermotherapy functions. The same substrate and conductive film layer can serve dual purposes: delivering electrical currents for electrotherapy and conducting heat for thermotherapy. The control circuit manages both functions through a single integrated system, reducing overall complexity compared to separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit dynamically switches between electrotherapy and thermotherapy modes based on user needs or detected conditions. The system can transition between different functional states (electrotherapy mode, thermotherapy mode, or combined mode) through controlled electrical connections, providing versatility while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
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 safe and controlled temperature management during treatments, reducing the risk of burns and improving user experience by allowing for flexible switching between therapies and precise temperature regulation.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing conductive cloth and thermistors to manage heating
Implementation Method 2
a heating layer and at least two electrode layers... the heating layer is arranged between the inner layer and the outer layer
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a thermal signal transmission patch electrically connected to an external controller, electronic component or signal source. The patch includes a substrate and a loop layer. The substrate is a sheet-shaped body. The loop layer is arranged on one side of the substrate. The loop layer includes a first loop layer and a second loop layer. The first loop layer includes a first contact, a second contact and a third contact. The second loop layer includes a fourth contact, a fifth contact and a sixth contact. An electrical connection mode of the first contact, the second contact, the fourth contact and the fifth contact electrically connected to the external controller or electronic component is changed, and the third contact and the sixth contact are electrically connected to the external signal source, so as to achieve a fast switching between electrotherapy and thermotherapy.