JPH048369A - Low frequency medical treating device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a low-frequency treatment device that electrically applies low-frequency stimulation to the human body to perform treatment, and in particular, it relates to a low-frequency treatment device that performs treatment by electrically applying low-frequency stimulation to the human body. This invention relates to a system in which a plurality of integrally provided treatment device bodies are used at the same time.

(Prior Art) For example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-80060, the main body of a treatment device has a built-in electronic circuit including a power source and a low-frequency output generation circuit for stimulation, in order to easily perform low-frequency treatment. A low-frequency treatment device is known which has a structure in which a conductor electrode that is attached to the human body is integrally provided. The treatment device main body is also provided with an operation section for the user to perform control operations such as starting, stopping, or selecting the type, period, and intensity of the output waveform to the human body. In this type of low-frequency treatment device with integrated body and guide, multiple treatment device bodies are usually used at the same time in order to perform treatment efficiently, but conventionally, multiple treatment device bodies were used at the same time. They were completely independent structures. Therefore, when using a plurality of treatment device bodies at the same time, the user has been required to perform control operations on each treatment device body.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, in the conventional integrated low-frequency treatment device, when multiple treatment device bodies are used at the same time, all the treatment device bodies individually start and stop, or Since it is necessary to perform control operations such as selecting the type, period, and strength of the output waveform to be output, there is a problem that the handling is cumbersome.

The present invention aims to solve such problems, and when a plurality of treatment device bodies, each of which is integrally provided with a conductive electrode, are used at the same time, control operations can only be performed on one treatment device body. The first object is to provide a low-frequency treatment device that is easy to control and can also control all other treatment device bodies.

In addition, in this low frequency treatment device, a second purpose is to prevent malfunctions when one treatment device main body serves as a main treatment device main body where control operations are directly performed and a sub therapy device main body where control operations are not directly performed. This is the purpose.

Furthermore, a third object is to enable easy switching between using the treatment device body alone and using a plurality of treatment device bodies in combination.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) A low frequency treatment device of the present invention includes a treatment device main body that incorporates an electronic circuit and has a plurality of conductor electrodes integrally provided on the outer surface thereof, and the electronic circuit includes: An operating section for starting, stopping, or selecting the type, period, and strength of the output waveform to the human body; a control signal forming section that forms a control signal based on the operation contents of this operating section; an internal control signal output section that outputs the control signal formed by the signal forming section; a waveform generation section that is controlled by the control signal output from the internal control signal output section; and a waveform generation section that outputs the control signal output from the internal control signal output section. a waveform output section that is controlled by a control signal and provides a low frequency output for stimulation to the conductor electrode with a waveform generated by the waveform generation section; and a control signal output from the internal control signal output section. and a power supply section that supplies power to each of the sections. In order to achieve the first object, the low frequency treatment device according to claim 1 includes a main treatment device main body having an external control signal output means connected to the internal control signal output section, and a main treatment device main body having an external control signal output means connected to the internal control signal output section. A first control comprising a control signal input means for inputting a control signal outputted from an external control signal output means of the main body via a wired or wireless transmission means, and forming a control signal based on the operation content on the operation unit. In addition to the signal forming section, it has a second control signal forming section that receives a control signal from the control signal input means and forms a control signal, and the first control signal forming section and the second control signal The main body of the sub-therapy device has a switching means for selectively connecting one of the forming parts to the internal control signal output part.

In addition, the low frequency treatment device according to claim 2 includes a treatment device main body that serves as both a parent treatment device main body and a child treatment device main body. teeth,
a first opening/closing means for opening/closing the connection between the internal control signal output section and the external control signal output means; a second opening/closing means for opening/closing the connection between the control signal input means and the second control signal forming section; When the opening/closing means is closed, the second opening/closing means is opened, and the first control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section by the switching means, and when the first opening/closing means is opened, the second opening/closing means is closed. At the same time, the switching means causes the second
and switching interlocking means for connecting the control signal forming section to the internal control signal output section.

Furthermore, in the low frequency treatment device according to claim 3, the transmission means is a cable, and the external control signal output means and the control signal input means are external terminals to which the cables are detachably connected. In order to achieve this, the main body of the child therapy device connects the first control signal generation section to the internal control signal output section using the switching means when the cable is not connected to the external terminal, and the cable is connected to the external terminal. The second control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section by the switching means.

(Function) In the low frequency treatment device according to claim 1 of the present invention, when in use, the waveform output section gives a low frequency output to the conductor electrode with the waveform generated by the waveform generation section, and this low frequency output is applied to the human body. The treatment is performed by outputting the radiation to the human body through the conductor electrode and applying stimulation to the human body. At this time, the user can start, stop, or select the type, period, and intensity of the output waveform to the human body by operating the operating section on the treatment device main body. That is, the control signal forming section forms a control signal based on the operation contents on the operating section, and the internal control signal output section supplies this control signal to the power supply section, the waveform generation section, and the waveform output section that supplies power to each section. By outputting the signal to, for example, the power supply section, the waveform generation section, the waveform output section, etc., are controlled. Furthermore, when a plurality of treatment device bodies are used at the same time, one of them is used as the parent treatment device body, but in the other child treatment device bodies, the internal control signal output means is switched to the second control signal by the switching means. Connect it to the forming part. When the operation section of the main treatment device is operated, the power supply section, the waveform generation section, the waveform output section, etc. of the main treatment device are controlled, and the internal control signal output section of the main treatment device outputs signals. The control signal is inputted from the external control signal output means of the parent treatment device main body to the control signal input means of the child treatment device main body via the transmission means, and the second control signal forming section of the child treatment device main body inputs the control signal. A control signal is formed in response to a control signal from the means, and this control signal is output from the internal control signal output section of the main body of the sub-therapy device, and also the power supply section, waveform generation section, waveform output section, etc. of the main body of the sub-therapy device. controlled. Note that the parent treatment device main body can of course be used alone, but the child treatment device main body can also be used if the internal control signal output means is connected to the first control signal generation section by the switching means. The control signal generated by the first control signal forming section based on the operation contents of the operating section becomes a device constituted by an internal control signal output section, and therefore can be used independently.

Furthermore, in the low frequency treatment device according to the second aspect, when a plurality of treatment device bodies are used at the same time, each of these treatment device bodies is switched to a parent treatment device body or a child treatment device body. That is, in the main body of the treatment device, which is the main body of the treatment device, the first opening/closing means between the internal control signal output means and the external control signal output means is closed, and in conjunction with this, the switching interlocking means
a second control signal between the control signal input means and the second control signal forming section;
When the opening/closing means opens, the first control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section. On the other hand, in the treatment device main body which is the child treatment device main body, the first opening/closing means is opened.
In conjunction with this, the second opening/closing means is closed by the switching interlocking means, and the second control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal outputting section.

In addition, in the low frequency treatment device of claim 3, when a plurality of treatment device bodies are used at the same time, the external terminal forming the external control signal output means of the main treatment device main body and the control signal input means of the child treatment device main body. It is connected to an external terminal by a cable serving as a transmission means, and control signals are transmitted from the parent treatment device main body to the child treatment device main body via this cable. In the child therapy device main body, when the cable is not connected to the external terminal by the connection interlocking means, the first control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section, but when the cable is connected to the external terminal. When the second control signal generating section is connected to the internal control signal output section.

(Example) The configuration of the first example of the low frequency treatment device of the present invention will be described below.
This will be explained based on FIGS. 3 to 3.

There are a plurality of treatment device main bodies 10.30, one of which is the parent treatment device main body 1o shown in FIG. 1, and the others are the child treatment device main bodies 30 shown in FIG. The parent treatment device main body IO and the child treatment device main body 30 have many things in common in terms of configuration, but first of all,
The main treatment device main body 10 will be explained.

The treatment device main body 10 has an electronic circuit built into a housing, and a pair of conductor electrodes 11 are integrally provided on the outer surface of the housing. The electronic circuit includes an operating section 12, a control signal forming section 13, and an internal control signal output/output section 14.
It consists of a waveform generation section 15, a waveform output section 16, a power supply section 17, and the like. This power supply section 17 includes each section 12.1.
3.14.15.16. Further, the waveform generating section 15 generates a waveform of a low frequency output for stimulating the human body. Further, the waveform output section 16 is configured to provide a stimulation low frequency output to the conductor electrode 11 in the waveform generated by the waveform generation section 15 .

The operation unit 12 is for the user to perform control operations such as starting, stopping, or selecting the type, cycle, and strength of the output waveform to the human body, and is exposed on the outer surface of the housing. and has switches or dials that are operated by the user. Further, the control signal forming section 13 includes:
A control signal for determining the start, stop, or type, period, and strength of the output waveform is generated based on the operation contents of the operation section I2. Furthermore, the internal control signal output section 14 outputs the control signal formed by the control signal formation section 13 to the waveform generation section 15, waveform output section 16, power supply section 17, etc. as an electrical signal.

In this way, the control signal from the internal control signal output section 14 causes the waveform generation section 15, the waveform output section 16, and the power supply section 17 to
etc. are now controlled. For example, under the control of the power supply section 17, the power supply from the power supply section 17 is turned on and off to start and stop, and the waveform generation section 15
Alternatively, the type, period, strength, etc. of the output waveform can be selected under the control of the waveform output section 16. Since there are multiple items to be controlled in this way, the control signal from the internal control signal output unit 14 is, for example, a parallel signal consisting of mutually independent signals corresponding to each item. A plurality of wiring lines 18 corresponding to each signal extend from the signal output section 14 to each section 15, 16, and 17.

Further, an external terminal 19 serving as external control signal output means is provided on the outer surface of the casing of the parent treatment device main body 1o,
This external terminal 19 is connected to the output point of the internal control signal output section 14 via a wiring 20.

The child treatment device main body 30 also has the same features as the parent treatment device main body 10,
A conductive electrode 31, an operating section 32, a control signal forming section 33, an internal control signal outputting section 34, a waveform generating section 35, a waveform outputting section 36, and a power supply section 37 are integrally provided in a housing containing an electronic circuit. and so on.

However, the child treatment device main body 30 includes a second control signal generation section 38 in addition to the first control signal generation section 33 that generates a control signal based on the operation contents of the operation section 32.

The output points of these control signal generators 33 and 38 are respectively connected to a first fixed contact 39a and a second fixed contact 39b of a changeover switch 39 as a switching means, and these fixed contacts 391° A movable contact 39c selectively in contact with 39b is connected to an input point of the internal control signal output section 34. In this way, one of the two control signal generating sections 33 and 38 is selectively connected to the internal control signal output section 34 by the changeover switch 39.

Further, an external terminal 39 serving as a control signal input means is provided on the outer surface of the casing of the child treatment device main body 30, and this external terminal 39 is connected to the second control signal forming section 38. The external terminals 19 and 40 of the parent treatment device main body 10 and the child treatment device main body 30 are each detachably connected to both ends of a cable 41 (shown in FIG. 3) serving as a transmission means. Then, via this cable 41, an electrical control signal outputted from the external terminal 19 of the main treatment device main body io is inputted to the external terminal 40 of the child treatment device main body 30, and this external terminal The second control signal forming section 38 forms a control signal upon receiving the control signal from the control signal 40. Therefore, if the control signal formed by the second control signal forming section 38 is inputted to the internal control signal output section 34, the operation section 12 of the main treatment device main body 1o
By this operation, the child treatment device main body 3o is also controlled.

Note that, for example, starting and stopping of the child treatment device main body 3o is performed using the operation section 32 of this child treatment device main body 30 itself, and only the output waveform selection in the child treatment device main body 30 is performed by the main treatment device main body l.
The operation may be performed using the operating section 12 of O. Therefore, in the main treatment device main body 10, the internal control signal output section 14
The number of electrical control signal items output from the internal control signal output unit 14 to the external terminal 19 via the wiring 20 is the number of control signal items output from the internal control signal output unit 14 to each unit 15, 16, 17 via the wiring 18. Although it does not necessarily match, if the number of items is multiple and the control signals are output as parallel signals, wiring 2
0 requires multiple core wires.

On the other hand, it is also possible to convert the parallel signal into a serial signal and output it from the internal control signal output section 14 to the external terminal 19. In this case, the wiring 2o is a pair of core wires (one of which is However, a converter for converting a parallel signal into a serial signal is required between the internal control signal output section 14 or between the control signal output section 14 and the external terminal 19. Along with this, in the main body 30 of the child treatment device, a conversion section for parallelizing the serialized control signals is required in the second control signal forming section 38 or the like.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

When in use, the treatment device main body 10.30 is attached to the human body with the conductive electrode 11 in contact with the skin. Then, the waveform generator 1
Waveform output section 16.36 with the waveform generated by 5.35
provides a low frequency output to the conductor electrode 11.31.

This low frequency output is output to the human body via the conductor electrode 11.31, and the human body is stimulated, thereby performing treatment. At this time, the user
By operating 2, it is possible to start, stop, or select the type, period, and strength of the waveform output to the human body.

When using a plurality of treatment device main bodies 10.30 at the same time, for example, the external terminal 19 of one parent treatment device main body 10 and the external terminal 40 of one or more child treatment device main bodies 30 are connected via the cable 41. 3 Connect as shown in Figure 3. At the same time, in the child treatment device main body 30, the movable contact 39c of the changeover switch 39 is replaced with the second fixed contact 39b.
, and the internal control signal output means 34 is connected to the second control signal forming section 38.

In this state, when the operating section I2 of the main treatment device main body 1o is operated, the power supply section 17 and the waveform generation section 1 of this main treatment device main body 10 are activated.
5 and the waveform output section 16, etc., the power supply section 37, the waveform generation section 35, the waveform output section 36, etc. of the main body 30 of the child treatment device are also controlled in the same manner. That is,
The control signal outputted from the internal control signal output section 14 of the main treatment device main body 10 is further outputted from the external terminal 19, transmitted by the cable 41, and outputted from the external terminal 40 of the child treatment device main body 30 as a second control signal. Based on the input to the forming unit 38, the second control signal forming unit 38 forms a control signal, and this control signal is output from the internal control signal output unit 34 of the child treatment device main body 30 to perform the child treatment. Each part 35, 36, 37 of the main body 3C is controlled. The main treatment device main body 10 and the child treatment device main body 30 have the same control contents, such as the type, period, and intensity of the output waveform.

Thus, according to the above configuration, a plurality of treatment device main bodies 10
．． 30 at the same time, the user can control all the other child treatment device bodies 30 in the same way by performing control operations only on one parent treatment device body 1O, making the control operation easy. Become.

In addition, in the child treatment device main body 30, if the movable contact 39c of the changeover switch 39 is connected to the first fixed contact 39a and the internal control signal output means 34 is connected to the first control signal forming section 33, the child treatment device A control signal formed by the first control signal forming section 33 based on the operation contents on the operating section 32 of the main body 30 is outputted from the internal control signal output means 34. That is, by operating the operating section 32, each section 35, 36, 37 of the child treatment device main body 30 is controlled. Therefore, the child treatment device main body 30 can also be used alone. Further, even when the main treatment device main body 1G and the child treatment device main body 30 are connected and used, the internal control signal output means 34 is connected to the first control signal forming section 3.
3, the parent treatment device main body I can be connected to the child treatment device main body 30.
It is possible to reject control signals from O and perform independent operations.

Of course, the parent treatment device main body 10 can also be used alone.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the parts corresponding to those in the previous embodiment, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In this embodiment, from the parent treatment device main body 10 to the child treatment device main body 30,
A wireless system is used as a means of transmitting control signals to the system. For this purpose, as shown in FIG.
0, a wireless transmitter 46 serving as external control signal output means is connected to the output point of the internal control signal output section 14. This wireless transmitter 46 transmits a wireless signal modulated according to the control signal output from the internal control signal output section I4.

Note that if there are multiple items to be controlled, such as the type, period, and strength of the output waveform, the internal control signal output unit 14
It is necessary to serialize and modulate the parallel control signals from , or to perform multiplex modulation. Furthermore, the wireless transmitter 46 includes transmitting elements depending on the transmission medium to be adopted. This transmitting element is, for example, an antenna if the transmission medium is radio waves, or a diaphragm if the transmission medium is acoustic waves or ultrasonic waves. Note that infrared rays and the like may also be used as the transmission medium.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, in the child treatment device main body 30, a wireless receiving section 47 serving as a control signal input means is connected to an input point of the second control signal forming section 38. This receiving section 47 receives a wireless signal transmitted from the wireless transmitting section 46 of the main treatment device main body IO, and demodulates this to obtain an electrical control signal.

Of course, if multiplex modulation is performed in the wireless transmitter 46 of the main treatment device main body 10, corresponding multiplex demodulation is performed. Furthermore, the wireless receiving section 46 includes a receiving element depending on the transmission medium to be adopted, that is, for example, an antenna if the transmission medium is radio waves, a vibration detector (similar to a microphone) if the transmission medium is sound waves or ultrasonic waves, etc. There is.

Note that the configuration and functions other than the transmitter 46 and the receiver 47 are the same as those in the previous embodiment. Therefore, for example, in the child treatment device main body 30, the signal processing after demodulation in the wireless receiving section 47 is the same as that in the previous embodiment.

Further, even when a wired method is adopted as a means for transmitting control signals from the main treatment device body 10 to the child treatment device body 30 as in the first embodiment, the transmitted control signals are electrical signals. The signal is not limited to , and can also be an optical signal. For example, when using light as a medium, the circuit configuration is similar to that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, but the main treatment device main body IO
In this case, the output point of the internal control signal output section 14 is connected to the external terminal 19 via a transmitting section that performs modulation as in the second embodiment. On the other hand, in the child treatment device main body 30, the input point of the second control signal forming section 38 is connected to the external terminal 40 via the receiving section. And a peripheral external terminal 19,
From the external terminal 19 of the main treatment device main body 10 to the child treatment device main body 3 via an optical cable etc. that is detachably connected to
A control signal is input to the external terminal 40 of 0.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 6.

The treatment device main body 50 of this embodiment serves as both a parent treatment device main body and a child treatment device main body, and similarly to the treatment device main body 10.30 of the first embodiment, it has a conductive electrode 51 and an operating section. 52
, a first control signal forming section 53 and an internal control signal outputting section 54
It has a waveform generation section 55, a waveform output section 56, and a power supply section 57, as well as a second control signal formation section 58, and a changeover switch 59 as a switching means consisting of three contacts 591, 59b, and 59e. , an output external terminal 6o serving as external control signal output means, and an input external terminal 61 serving as control signal input means.

The output terminal 6o is connected to the internal control signal output section 5.
It is connected to the output point of No. 4 via a first opening/closing switch 62 as a first opening/closing means. On the other hand, the input terminal 61 is connected to an input point of the second control signal forming section 58 via a second opening/closing switch 63 as a second opening/closing means. In addition, the three switches 59, 62, 63
When the first open/close switch 62 is closed by the mechanical switching interlocking means 64, the second open/close switch 63 is opened, the movable contact 59c of the changeover switch 59 contacts the first movable contact 59M, and the first open/close switch 63 is opened. When the first open/close switch 62 opens, the second open/close switch 63 closes, and the movable contact 59e of the changeover switch 59 switches to the second movable contact 59.
They are interlocked with each other so as to be in contact with b. That is, when the first on/off switch 62 is closed, the first control signal forming section 53 is connected to the internal control signal output section 54, and when the second on/off switch 63 is closed, the second control signal forming section 53 is connected to the internal control signal output section 54. The section 58 is connected to the internal control signal output section 54.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of output external terminals 60 or input external terminals 61 may be provided in parallel.

As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when three treatment device main bodies 50 are used at the same time, one treatment device main body 5
0 to the parent treatment device main body, and the two treatment device main bodies 50 to the child treatment device main bodies. In the treatment device main body 5[1 (the treatment device main body 50 shown on the upper left side in FIG. 7) which is the main treatment device main body, the first control signal forming section 53 is switched to the internal control signal output section 54 by the changeover switch 59. However, in conjunction with this, the first open/close switch 62 is closed by the switching interlocking means 64, the internal control signal output section 54 is connected to the output external terminal 60, and the second open/close switch 63 is connected. is opened, and the input external terminal 61 is turned off.

On the other hand, in the treatment device main body 50 (the treatment device main body 50 shown on the lower left side and right side in FIG. 7) which is the secondary treatment device main body,
The changeover switch 59 connects the second control signal forming section 58 to the internal control signal output section 54, and in conjunction with this,
The second open/close switch 63 is closed by the switching interlocking means 64, and the second control signal forming section 58 is connected to the input external terminal 61.
At the same time, the first on/off switch 62 is opened and the output external terminal 6o is turned off.

In addition, one end of a cable 65 as a transmission means is connected to the output external terminal 60 of the treatment device main body 5o which has become the main treatment device main body, and the other end of this cable 65 is connected to one treatment device which has become the child treatment device main body. External input terminal 61 of the main body 5o
Connect to. Further, from the input external terminal 61 of this treatment device main body 50, another treatment device main body 50 which has become a child treatment device main body is connected.
A cable 65 is also connected to the external input terminal 61 of the. Therefore, both treatment device main bodies 5o, which have become child treatment device main bodies, are connected in parallel.

When in use, the control signal output from the output external terminal 6o of the treatment device main body 50, which is the parent treatment device main body,
Via the cable 65, the signal is input to the second control signal forming section 58 from the input external terminals 61 of both treatment device main bodies 5G, which are child treatment device main bodies.

According to the configuration of the third embodiment, one treatment device main body 50
Although it serves as both the main treatment device main body and the child treatment device main body, the internal control signal output section 54 and the output external terminal 60
When connected, the second control signal forming section 5
8, the internal control signal output section 54, and the input external terminal 61 are not connected to each other, while the second control signal forming section 58, the internal control signal output section 54, and the input external terminal 61 are connected to each other. Since the internal control signal output section 54 and the output external terminal 60 are not connected when the main body 50 is in use, the single therapy device main body 50 can simultaneously operate the functions of the parent therapy device main body and the functions of the child therapy device main body. can be prevented. That is, even if the user accidentally connects the cable to both the output external terminal 60 and the input external terminal 61 of one treatment device main body 50, malfunction can be prevented and it is safe. .

In the third embodiment, a wired system is used as the control signal transmission means, but even if a wireless system is used as the transmission means, similar open/close switches 62, 63 and switching interlocking means 64 may be provided. Therefore, malfunctions can be prevented.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. Note that the same reference numerals are given to the parts corresponding to those in the third embodiment, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

The treatment device main body 50 of this embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment described above, with connection and interlocking means 71 added thereto. This connection interlocking means 71 connects the cable 6 to the input external terminal 61.
5 is not connected, the selector switch 59 connects the first control signal forming section 53 to the internal control signal output section 54, and when the cable 65 is connected to the external input terminal 61, the selector switch 59 connects the first control signal forming section 53 to the internal control signal output section 54. The second control signal forming section 58 is connected to the internal control signal output section 54. More specifically, for example, two input external terminals 6
A plug with contacts is used for the plug 1, and by opening and closing the contacts of this plug, energization to the relay 72 is controlled, and the relay 72 also controls the changeover switch 59 and the double open/close switches 62 and 63. It has become.

That is, when the cable 65 is connected to one or both of the plugs of the input external terminal 61, the contacts of the plug are closed and the relay 72 is activated, so that the first open/close switch 62 is opened. When the second open/close switch 63 is closed, the movable contact 59c of the changeover switch 59 is connected to the second fixed contact 59b, and the state of the main body of the child treatment device is set. On the other hand, the input external terminal 61
When the cable 65 is not connected to the plug, the contacts of the plug open and the relay 72 becomes inactive, thereby closing the first on/off switch 62, opening the second on/off switch 63, and closing the changeover switch 59. Movable contact 59
c is the first fixed contact 59! The state of the main treatment device is set.

According to the configuration of the fourth embodiment, the function of the child treatment device body or the parent treatment device body is automatically selected by connecting or disconnecting the cable 65 to the input external terminal 61, thereby improving operability. .

Further, it is possible to easily switch between using the treatment device main body 50 alone and using a plurality of them in combination.

Note that when the cable 65 is connected to the output external terminal 6o, the function of the main treatment device main body is automatically selected, and when the cable 65 is not connected to the output external terminal 6o, the function of the child treatment device main body is automatically selected. It is also possible to have the functions selected automatically. However, in the treatment device main body 50 that serves as both the parent treatment device main body and the child therapy device main body, the cable 6 is connected to both the output external terminal 6o and the input external terminal 61.
In order to prevent malfunctions when 5 is connected, priority is given to the connection of the cable 65 to the output external terminal 60 or the connection of the cable 65 to the input external terminal 61. There is a need to. For example, in the treatment device main body 50 of the fourth embodiment, the external terminal 60
Regardless of whether or not the cable 65 is connected at 65 connections are given priority.

Here, a supplementary explanation will be given regarding the control of starting and stopping the treatment device main body.

Remote control of the power supply, that is, control of the power supply of the child treatment device main body 30 by the parent treatment device main body 10, includes the following two methods, for example.
Two methods are possible.

In the first method, the power of the child treatment device main body 20 is connected to the operation unit 32.
It is divided into two stages: a primary power source that supplies power to the control section including the control signal forming section 33, 38 or the receiving section 47, and a secondary power source that supplies power to the waveform generation section 35 or waveform output section 36. , only the control of the secondary power source is controlled remotely. In this case, before use, in the preparation stage, the user turns on the primary power of the child treatment device main body 30,
By activating only the control section, the control signal from the main treatment device main body 10 can be received.

In the second method, the control section is also subject to remote control. In this case, for example, the child treatment device main body 3
Power for the control unit of 0 is supplied from the main treatment device main body 10. That is, the primary power source for the control unit as described above and the other secondary power sources are supplied from the main treatment device main body 10, and the secondary power source of the child treatment device main body 30 is used as the secondary power source. Alternatively, an electromagnetic switch for turning on and off the power is provided in the child treatment device main body 30, and the current flowing through the operating coil of this electromagnetic switch is supplied from the main treatment device main body 10. In addition, the child treatment device main body 30
When the power source is separated into the primary power source for the control unit and other secondary power sources as described above, the electromagnetic switch may turn on and off the primary power source. However, in the second method, since power is supplied from the parent treatment device main body 10 to the child treatment device main body 30, the child treatment device main body 30 is connected wirelessly.
Control of 0 is impossible.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

The low-frequency treatment device according to claim 1 includes a main treatment device main body having an external control signal output means for outputting a control signal formed based on the operation content on the operation part, and a control signal from the external control signal output means. It has a control signal input means for inputting, and a switch for switching whether to control the power supply unit, waveform generation unit, etc. by the control signal received by the control signal input means or the control signal based on the operation content of the own operation unit. Since it is equipped with a sub-therapy device main body having means, when a plurality of therapy device main bodies, each of which is integrally provided with a conductor electrode, are used at the same time, it is possible to start, stop, or change the type of output waveform to the human body. When selecting the cycle, strength, etc., by operating only the control section of the main treatment device, you can also control all other child treatment devices.
Therefore, control operations are simplified and operability is improved.

Further, in the low frequency treatment device according to claim 2, in the treatment device main body which serves as the parent treatment device main body and the child treatment device main body, when the output is performed to the external control signal output means by the switching interlocking means, the own Control is now carried out by control signals based on the operation details on the operation unit, and when a control signal from the control signal input means is accepted, control is carried out by this control signal, and external control is also carried out. Since no output is made to the signal output means,
Malfunctions can be prevented.

Furthermore, in the low frequency treatment device according to claim 3, when the cable for transmitting the control signal between the treatment device bodies is not connected to the external terminal serving as the control signal input means, the Control is now performed by control signals, and when the cable is connected to an external terminal, control is performed by the control signal from this external terminal, so in addition to connecting and disconnecting the cable, you can also operate the switching means. There is no need to take the time and effort to do so, and it is possible to easily switch between using the treatment device body alone and using it in combination, improving operability.

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Fig. 1 is a circuit system diagram of the main body of the main treatment device showing the first embodiment of the low frequency treatment device of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a circuit system diagram of the main body of the same child treatment device, and Fig. 3 is a circuit system diagram of the main body of the same child treatment device. 4 is a circuit system diagram of the main treatment device main body showing the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a circuit system diagram of the same child treatment device main body, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing a state in which a plurality of treatment device bodies are connected; and FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. be. 10... Parent treatment device main body, 30... Child therapy device main body, 50.
・Treatment device body that serves as both the main treatment device main body and the child treatment device main body, 11.31.51・・Conductor electrode, 12.32°52・
・Operation unit, 13... Control signal forming unit of the main treatment device main body, 3
3.53...First control signal forming section, 38.58...Second
Control signal forming section, 14.34.54... Internal control signal output section, 15.35.55... Waveform generation section, 16°36
, 56...Waveform output section, 17.37.57...Power supply section,
19.60...External terminal forming external control signal output means,
39, 59... Selector switch as switching means, 40° 61... External terminal forming control signal input means, 41.65
. . Cable as transmission means, 46. Wireless transmission section as external control signal output means, 47. Wireless reception section as control signal input means, 62. First opening/closing switch as first opening/closing means. , 63... Second opening/closing switch as second opening/closing means, 64... Switching interlocking means, 71... Connection interlocking means.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A treatment device main body having a built-in electronic circuit and a plurality of conductor electrodes integrally provided on the outer surface, the electronic circuit having an operating section and a control signal based on the operation contents of the operating section. an internal control signal output section that outputs the control signal formed by the control signal formation section; a waveform generation section that is controlled by the control signal output from the internal control signal output section; a waveform output section that is controlled by the control signal output from the internal control signal output section and provides a low frequency output for stimulation to the conductor electrode with a waveform generated by the waveform generation section; and the internal control signal output section A low-frequency treatment device comprising: a power source section that is controlled by a control signal output from the device and supplies power to each of the sections; a main treatment device main body having an external control signal output means connected to the internal control signal output section; The first control signal includes a control signal input means for inputting a control signal outputted from the external control signal output means of the parent treatment device main body via the transmission means, and forms a control signal based on the content of the operation on the operation unit. In addition to the forming section, a second forming section receives a control signal from the control signal input means and forms a control signal.
a control signal forming section, and a switching means for selectively connecting one of the first control signal forming section and the second control signal forming section to an internal control signal output section. A low frequency treatment device characterized by comprising: (2) The treatment device main body is provided with a main treatment device main body and a child treatment device main body, and this treatment device main body has a first opening/closing means for opening and closing the connection between the internal control signal output section and the external control signal output means. , a second opening/closing means for opening and closing the connection between the control signal input means and the second control signal forming section; and a second opening/closing means opened when the first opening/closing means is closed, and a first control by a switching means. Switching interlocking in which the signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section, and when the first opening/closing means opens, the second opening/closing means is closed and the second control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section by the switching means. 2. The low frequency treatment device according to claim 1, further comprising means. (3) The transmission means is a cable, the external control signal output means and the control signal input means are each external terminals to which the cables are detachably connected, and the child therapy device main body is connected to the external terminals when the cables are not connected. Connection interlocking in which the first control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section by the switching means, and the second control signal forming section is connected to the internal control signal output section by the switching means when the cable is connected to the external terminal. 3. The low frequency treatment device according to claim 1, further comprising means for treating low frequency waves.