EP0301162A2 - Ultrasound therapy bathing unit - Google Patents

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EP0301162A2
EP0301162A2 EP88102943A EP88102943A EP0301162A2 EP 0301162 A2 EP0301162 A2 EP 0301162A2 EP 88102943 A EP88102943 A EP 88102943A EP 88102943 A EP88102943 A EP 88102943A EP 0301162 A2 EP0301162 A2 EP 0301162A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/06—Arms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/06—Arms
    • A61H2205/065—Hands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0245—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body
    • A61H35/006—Baths for specific parts of the body for the feet

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  • the invention relates to a mobile and stationary bathing and therapy unit for the treatment of diseases, in particular skin and fungal diseases in the hand, foot, nail and genital area, as well as for the treatment of the whole body .
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device which enables faster healing without side effects or health impairment of the patient.
  • the cleaning and circulation-promoting properties of ultrasound have a positive influence on the healing time due to the cleansing and circulation-promoting properties of ultrasound. This also applies to the treatment and disinfection of open wounds and ulcers, since no manual touch or treatment is necessary.
  • the blood circulation-promoting effect of ultrasound, luxations and broken bones can be accelerated in their healing process.
  • each plastic housing 23 for the foot (20) and genital area (21) or two plastic housings for the arm area (left and right) (19) is a radially symmetrical liquid container (12) made of stainless steel, a piezoelectric ultrasound transmitter (l0) with the associated capacitor and an electrical part (13) combined into a compact unit.
  • the ultrasonic transmitter (l0) is arranged symmetrically to the radially symmetrical liquid container (l2) below it, so that the medical liquid (22) is penetrated by sound bundles of high power density.
  • the condenser (11) arranged next to the actual ultrasonic transmitter (10) is the electrical part (13) put on.
  • the frequency of the ultrasonic transducers working with approx. 40,000 Hz can be adjusted up and down to approx. 60,000 Hz or 30,000 Hz.
  • the electrical part (13) of the liquid container (12) is through an asbestos insulating layer (17) separated.
  • the invention shows a technically simple way that has been proven to be without risks for the patient.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly suitable for the treatment of diseases in the hand, foot and genital area, as well as for luxations and broken bones, for disinfecting and treating wounds and ulcers.
  • the use of the device improves blood circulation in particular allows thromboses to be broken down and decrease and that varicose veins are also favorably influenced.

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A mobile and stationary bathing and therapy unit for the treatment of diseases, especially of the hands, feet and the genital area, and for whole-body treatment. The apparatus consists of several ultrasonic transmitters which act upon the inside of the metallic liquid containers into which the diseased parts of the body can be introduced. Surprisingly, it has been found that, by combining a medical liquid in the liquid container with the application of ultrasound to the diseased parts of the body, the course of the disease can be significantly shortened and better healing results can be achieved. The blood circulation is promoted, and the cleaning of the body parts is considerably facilitated. The apparatus is of simple design; it consists essentially of a common housing, in which the metallic liquid containers (12), the ultrasonic transmitters (10) and the necessary operating arrangements are present. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine mobile und stationäre Bade und Therapieeinheit zur Behandlung von Krankheiten,insbesondere Haut und Pilzerkrankungen im Hand,Fuß,Nagel und Genitalbereich sowie zur Ganzkörperbehandlung.Für Durchblutungsstörungen und Tennisarm,bei Luxationen und Knochenbrüchen sowie zum Des­infizieren und Behandeln von offenen Wunden und Geschwüren.The invention relates to a mobile and stationary bathing and therapy unit for the treatment of diseases, in particular skin and fungal diseases in the hand, foot, nail and genital area, as well as for the treatment of the whole body .

Bisher war die Behandlung derartiger Krankheiten,beispiels­weise Pilzerkrankungen,sehr langwierig;sie bestand im wesentlichen aus dem Auftragen geeigneter medizinischer Flüssigkeiten auf die erkrankten Hautpartien.Until now, the treatment of such diseases, for example fungal diseases, has been very lengthy; it consisted essentially of applying suitable medical fluids to the affected areas of the skin.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es,ein Gerät zu schaffen,das ohne Nebenwirkung oder gesundheitliche Beeinträchtigung des Patienten eine raschere Heilung ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to provide a device which enables faster healing without side effects or health impairment of the patient.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Gerät gemäß dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Schutzanspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a device according to the characterizing part of protection claim 1.

Es hat sich überraschenderweise gezeigt,daß die Einwirkung eines Ultraschallfeldes auf die in einer medizinischen Flüssigkeit befindlichen Hautpartien den Heilungsprozess erheblich beschleunigt.Surprisingly, it has been shown that the action of an ultrasound field on the skin areas in a medical fluid accelerates the healing process considerably.

Die praktische Erprobung durch den Art hat ergeben,daß die An­wendung der Geräte positive Einflüsse auf Krankheitsbilder der Patienten hat.Insbesondere Hand,Fuß,Nagel und Hautpilze werden durch die reinigende und durchblutungsfördernde Eigenschaft des Ultraschalls positiv in der Heilzeitverkürzung beeinflußt. Dies gilt auch bei der Behandlung und der Desinfizierung von offenen Wunden und Geschwüren,da keine manuellen Berührungen bzw. Behandlungen nötig sind.
Zusätzlich können,wiederum durch die durchblutungsfördernde Wirkung des Ultraschalls,Luxationen und Knochenbrüche in ihrem Heilprozess beschleunigt werden.Practical testing by the species has shown that the use of the devices has a positive impact on the patient's clinical picture. In particular, the cleaning and circulation-promoting properties of ultrasound have a positive influence on the healing time due to the cleansing and circulation-promoting properties of ultrasound. This also applies to the treatment and disinfection of open wounds and ulcers, since no manual touch or treatment is necessary.
In addition, the blood circulation-promoting effect of ultrasound, luxations and broken bones can be accelerated in their healing process.

Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Embodiments of the invention result from the subclaims.

Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung an einem Ausfüh­rungsbeispiel erläutert.

  • Figur 1 zeigt das Gerät in Seitenansicht,
  • Figur 2 in Draufsicht.
The invention is explained below with the aid of an exemplary embodiment.
  • Figure 1 shows the device in side view,
  • Figure 2 in plan view.

In je einem Kunststoffgehäuse 23 für Fuß (20) und Genitalbereich (21) bzw. zwei Kunststoffgehäuse für den Armbereich (links und rechts) (19) ist ein radialsymmetrischer Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) aus Edelstahl,ein piezoelektrischer Ultraschallgeber (l0) mit dem zugehörigen Kondensator und ein elektrischer Teil (13) zu einer kompakten Einheit vereinigt.In each plastic housing 23 for the foot (20) and genital area (21) or two plastic housings for the arm area (left and right) (19) is a radially symmetrical liquid container (12) made of stainless steel, a piezoelectric ultrasound transmitter (l0) with the associated capacitor and an electrical part (13) combined into a compact unit.

Der Ultraschallgeber (l0) ist symmetrisch zum radialsymmetrischen Flüssigkeitsbehälter (l2) unterhalb desselben angeordnet,so daß die medizinische Flüssigkeit (22) von Schallbündeln hoher Leistungsdichte durchsetzt ist.Auf dem neben dem eigentlichen Ultraschallgeber (10) angeordneten Kondensator (11) ist der elektrische Teil (13) aufgesetzt.The ultrasonic transmitter (l0) is arranged symmetrically to the radially symmetrical liquid container (l2) below it, so that the medical liquid (22) is penetrated by sound bundles of high power density. On the condenser (11) arranged next to the actual ultrasonic transmitter (10) is the electrical part (13) put on.

Am oberen Rand und am Boden der Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) befinden sich Ein (15) und Abflußstutzen (14).At the upper edge and at the bottom of the liquid container (12) there are an inlet (15) and a discharge nozzle (14).

Mit einer Stellschraube (l6) ist die Frequenz der mit ca.40 000 Hz ar­beitenden Ultraschallgebern nach oben und unten auf ca.60 000 Hz bzw. 30 000 Hz regelbar.Aus Sicherheitsgründen ist der elektrische Teil (13) vom Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) durch eine Asbest-Isolierschicht (17)ge­trennt.With a set screw (l6) the frequency of the ultrasonic transducers working with approx. 40,000 Hz can be adjusted up and down to approx. 60,000 Hz or 30,000 Hz. For safety reasons, the electrical part (13) of the liquid container (12) is through an asbestos insulating layer (17) separated.

Trotz bisheriger vielfacher Bedenken hinsichtlich der Schwierigkeiten einer ungefährlichen Applikation von Ultraschall in hoher Energie­dichte zur Behandlung von Teilen des menschlichen Körpers,zeigt die Erfindung einen technisch einfachen Weg,der nachweislich ohne Risiken für den Patienten ist.In spite of many previous concerns regarding the difficulties of safe application of ultrasound in high energy density for the treatment of parts of the human body, the invention shows a technically simple way that has been proven to be without risks for the patient.

Das erfindungsgemäße Gerät eignet sich insbesondere zur Be­Handlung von Krankheiten im Hand,fuß und Genitalbereich,sowie bei Luxationen und Knochenbrüchen,zum Desinfizieren und Be­handeln von Wunden und Geschwüren.Darüber hinaus hat sich ge­zeigt,daß sich beim Einsatz des Gerätes vor allem auch die Durchblutung verbessern läßt,daß Thrombosen abgebaut werden und zurückgehen und daß zudem auch Krampfadern günstig be­einflußt werden.The device according to the invention is particularly suitable for the treatment of diseases in the hand, foot and genital area, as well as for luxations and broken bones, for disinfecting and treating wounds and ulcers. In addition, it has been shown that the use of the device improves blood circulation in particular allows thromboses to be broken down and decrease and that varicose veins are also favorably influenced.

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1. Mobile und stationäre Bade und Therapieeinheiten.Zur Be­handlung von Krankheiten,insbesondere Hand,Fuß,Nagel und Hautpilze,von Durchblutungsstörungen und Tennisarm,von Luxationen und Knochenbrüchen,sowie zum Desinfizieren und Behandeln von offenen Wunden und Geschwüren,dadurch ge­kennzeichnet,daß ein metallischer Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) im Strahlungsbereich eines Ultraschallgebers (10) angeordnet ist und daß der Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) ,Öffnungen zur Ein­führung des zu behandelten Körperteils aufweist.1. Mobile and stationary bathing and therapy units. For the treatment of diseases, in particular hand, foot, nail and skin fungi, circulatory disorders and tennis elbow, dislocations and broken bones, and for disinfecting and treating open wounds and ulcers, characterized in that a metallic Liquid container (12) is arranged in the radiation area of an ultrasound transmitter (10) and that the liquid container (12) has openings for introducing the body part to be treated. 2. Gerät nach Anspruch 1,dadurch gekennzeichnet,daß ein piezo­elektrischer Ultraschallgeber (10) unterhalb des Bodens (12a) des Flüssigkeitsbehälters (12) aus Edelstahl,symmetrisch zu dessen Symmetrieachse,angeordnet ist.2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that a piezoelectric ultrasonic transmitter (10) below the bottom (12a) of the liquid container (12) made of stainless steel, symmetrical to the axis of symmetry, is arranged. 3. Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,dadurch ge­kennzeichnet,das Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) für Arm (19) ,Fuß (20) und Genitalbereich (21) sowie zur Ganzkörperbehandlung vor­handen sind.3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the liquid container (12) for arm (19), foot (20) and genital area (21) and for whole body treatment are available. 4. Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,dadurch ge­kennzeichnet,daß die elektrischen Teile (13) auf den neben den Ultraschallgebern (l0) angeordneten Kondensatoren (ll) aufgesetzt sind und die Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) mit Ein (15) und Ausflußstutzen (14) versehen sind.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical parts (13) on the next to the ultrasonic sensors (l0) arranged capacitors (ll) are placed and the liquid container (12) with an inlet (15) and outlet nozzle (14) are provided. 5. Gerät nach Anspruch 3,dadurch gekennzeichnet,daß im Genital­bereich (21) ein wasserhydraulischer Patientenheber (18) ein­gebaut ist.5. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that a water-hydraulic patient jack (18) is installed in the genital area (21). 6. Gerät nach Anspruch 3,dadurch gekennzeichnet,daß jeder Flüssigkeitsbehälter (12) eine unabhängige Einheit darstellt.6. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that each liquid container (12) represents an independent unit.
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