KR102409445B1 - System for stimulating facial nerves - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a housing that is located on the user's face and provides a current pulse signal as a stimulation signal, and is attached to a region close to the user's eyes in a state coupled to the housing, and a stimulation signal to which the stimulation signal provided from the housing is transmitted There is provided a facial nerve stimulation system including a module and a module coupling unit for detachably coupling the stimulation signal module to the housing.

Description

System for stimulating facial nerves

The present invention relates to a facial nerve stimulation system, and more particularly, such that when a stimulation signal is applied through a stimulation signal module located on the user's face and attached to an area close to the eye, the stimulation signal module can be easily separated. By being combined, it relates to a facial nerve stimulation system which can effectively increase the efficiency of use.

In the applicant's prior registered patent No. 10-2064546 (title of invention: multi-channel stimulation system for damaged corneal nerve regeneration), the stimulation signal module is fixed to the corneal nerve bundle regeneration device, etc. There was a problem that

Background art of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2018-0125997 published on November 26, 2018.

Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art, and the technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is that when a stimulation signal is applied through a stimulation signal module located on the user's face and attached to a region close to the eye , to provide a facial nerve stimulation system that can effectively increase the efficiency of use by being coupled so that the stimulation signal module is easily detachable.

The technical problems to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. will be able

The facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a housing 3000 that is located on the user's face and provides a current pulse signal as a stimulation signal, and a region close to the user's eyes in a state coupled to the housing 3000 . a stimulation signal module 1000 to which the stimulation signal provided from the housing 3000 is transmitted and a module coupling unit 4000 for detachably coupling the stimulation signal module 1000 to the housing 3000, attached to the include

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when pressure is applied to a predetermined area of the module coupling unit 4000 , the stimulation signal module 1000 may be separated from the housing 3000 . have.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a coupling hole 3100 is formed in the housing 3000 , and engaging grooves 3110 are formed on both sides of the coupling hole 3100 , and the coupling hole The internal electrode 3120 may be exposed inside the 3100 .

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the stimulation signal module 1000 is inserted into the coupling hole 3100 of the housing 3000, the inner space is opened on one side, and both sides in the inner space It may include a module coupling body 1100 in which a through hole 1110 is formed and an external electrode 1120 connected to the internal electrode 3120 of the housing 3000 is formed on the outside.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the module coupling part 4000 is provided to be movable to both sides in the inner space of the module coupling body 1100, and at one end the module coupling body 1100. A locking protrusion 4210 is formed to pass through the through hole 1110 of the housing 3000 to be caught in the locking groove 3110 of the housing 3000, and the pressing block 4220 to which pressure is applied to the other end is formed to protrude outward. It may include a part 4200 and an elastic body 4300 that elastically supports the locking parts 4200 in a state located between the locking parts 4200 .

The facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an earring part 5000 formed on both sides of the housing 3000 to be hung on the user's ear, and the earring part 5000 connected to the user's back of the head. It may include an earring support 6000 that is supported.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the earring support unit 6000 is connected to the earring connection unit 6100 respectively connected to the earring units 5000, and the earring connection unit 6100 is connected to each other in a state of being connected to each other. It may include a coupling part 6200 that is detachably coupled.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, while the earring part 5000 is formed in a rectangular shape to be positioned on the side of the user's face while connected to the housing 3000, the locking hole 5010 is formed on the side. can

The facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an outer plate 6110 in which the earring connection unit 6100 is supported on the outer surface of the earring unit 5000 and a rectangular long hole 6160 is formed; A hooking plate 6120 formed to be bent at the upper and lower portions of the outer plate 6110 and caught on the upper and lower portions of the earring part 5000, and one end on one side in the long hole 6160 of the outer plate 6110 A flow plate 6130 connected and the other end flowing through the other side of the long hole 6160, a bending plate 6140 bent obliquely outward from the other end of the flow plate 6130, and the bending plate 6140 are formed It may include an insertion protrusion 6150 for being inserted into the locking hole 5010 of the earring part 5000 and caught.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the coupling unit 6200 may be formed of a Velcro band.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to embodiments of the present invention, when a stimulation signal is applied through a stimulation signal module located on the user's face and attached to a region close to the eye, the stimulation signal module is coupled to be easily detachable. , it can effectively increase the efficiency of its use.

1 is a perspective view of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is an exploded perspective view of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a cross-sectional view of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a plan view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a plan view of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a perspective view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a left perspective view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a right perspective view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0010] Reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present invention.

It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein with respect to one embodiment may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention, if properly described, is limited only by the appended claims, along with all scope equivalents to those claimed.

In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar functions in various aspects, and the length, area, thickness, and the like may be exaggerated for convenience.

Hereinafter, a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 .

1 is a perspective view of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. A cross-sectional view of a facial nerve stimulation system, FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a plan view of a portion of the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention 6 is a plan view of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the present invention A left perspective view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an example, and FIG. 9 is a right perspective view of a portion of a facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a housing 3000 that is located on the user's face and provides a current pulse signal as a stimulation signal, and the housing 3000 In this state, the stimulation signal module 1000 and the stimulation signal module 1000 to which the stimulation signal provided from the housing 3000 is transmitted are detachably attached to the area close to the user's eyes to the housing 3000 . It may be configured to include a module coupling unit 4000 for coupling.

In the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when pressure is applied to a predetermined area of the module coupling unit 4000 , the stimulation signal module 1000 may be separated from the housing 3000 . .

As shown in FIG. 2 , the stimulation signal module 1000 includes an eleventh pad 1011 formed of a conductive material and attached to the upper left eyebrow to transmit a stimulation signal, and formed of the conductive material and attached to the lower part of the left eye. The twelfth pad 1012 is formed of the conductive material and transmits the stimulation signal, the 21st pad 1021 is formed of the conductive material and attached to the upper right eyebrow to transmit the stimulation signal, and the conductive material is formed of the lower right eye and a 22 nd pad 1022 attached to the to transmit the stimulation signal. Here, the eleventh pad 1011 , the twelfth pad 1012 , the twenty-first pad 1021 , and the twenty-second pad 1022 may be formed of Ag, AgCl, Au, Pt, or stainless steel. .

As shown in FIG. 2 , a coupling hole 3100 is formed in the housing 3000 , and locking grooves 3110 are formed on both sides of the coupling hole 3100 , and the inside of the coupling hole 3100 is inside. The electrode 3120 is exposed.

On the other hand, the stimulation signal module 1000 is inserted into the coupling hole 3100 of the housing 3000 as shown in FIG. 3 , the inner space is opened on one side, and the through holes 1110 on both sides in the inner space. ) is formed, and includes a module coupling body 1100 in which an external electrode 1120 connected to the internal electrode 3120 of the housing 3000 is formed on the outside.

In addition, the module coupling part 4000 is provided to be movable to both sides in the inner space of the module coupling body 1100 as shown in FIG. 3 , and a through hole 1110 of the module coupling body 1100 at one end. ) through which a locking protrusion 4210 caught in the locking groove 3110 of the housing 3000 is formed, and a locking part 4200 in which a pressure block 4220 to which pressure is applied to the other end protrudes to the outside; and , and an elastic body 4300 that elastically supports the locking parts 4200 in a state located between the locking parts 4200 .

As shown in FIG. 4, the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the module coupling body 1100 while pressure is applied to the pressing block 4220 of the module coupling unit 4000, The locking protrusion 4210 of the module coupling part 4000 passes through the through hole 1110 of the module coupling body 1100 so that the module coupling part 4000 is coupled to the stimulation signal module 1000 .

And in a state in which the module coupling unit 4000 is coupled to the stimulation signal module 1000, as shown in FIG. 5 , pressure is applied to the pressing block 4220 of the module coupling unit 4000 while the housing ( When it is inserted into the coupling hole 3100 of the housing 3000, the locking protrusion 4210 of the module coupling part 4000 is caught in the locking groove 3110 of the housing 3000, and the inner electrode ( 3120 is stably connected to the external electrode 1120 of the stimulation signal module 1000 .

Thereafter, in the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when pressure is applied to the pressing block 4220 of the module coupling unit 4000, it is hung on the engaging groove 3110 of the housing 3000. The locking protrusion 4210 of the module coupling part 4000 is separated, so that the stimulation signal module 1000 can be easily separated from the housing 3000 .

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the facial nerve stimulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an earring part 5000 formed on both sides of the housing 3000 and hooked on the user's ear, and the earring part 5000 . It includes an earring support 6000 that is supported on the back of the user's back in a state connected to the field.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 , the earring support unit 6000 is detachable from each other in a state of being connected to the earring connection unit 6100 and the earring connection unit 6100 respectively connected to the earring units 5000 . It includes a coupling part 6200 that is coupled to each other. Here, the coupling part 6200 may be configured as a Velcro band, as shown in FIG. 7 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the earring part 5000 is formed in a rectangular shape to be positioned on the side of the user's face while connected to the housing 3000, and a locking hole 5010 is formed on the side thereof.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the earring connection part 6100 is supported on the outer surface of the earring part 5000 and has an outer plate 6110 in which a rectangular long hole 6160 is formed, and the outer plate The hooking plate 6120 formed to be bent at the upper and lower portions of the 6110 and hooked on the upper and lower portions of the earring part 5000, and one end connected to one side in the long hole 6160 of the outer plate 6110, A flow plate 6130 whose other end flows through the other side of the long hole 6160, a bending plate 6140 that is obliquely bent outwardly from the other end of the flow plate 6130, and the bending plate 6140, It includes an insertion protrusion 6150 for being inserted into the locking hole 5010 of the earring part 5000 .

While the present invention has been described and illustrated in connection with preferred embodiments for illustrating the principles of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the construction and operation as so shown and described.

Rather, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Accordingly, all such suitable alterations and modifications and equivalents are to be considered as falling within the scope of the present invention.

1000: stimulus signal module
1011: eleventh pad
1012: 12th pad
1021: 21st pad
1022: 22nd pad
3000: housing
3100: coupling hole
3110: jamming groove
3120: internal electrode
4000: module coupling part
1100: module combined body
1110: through hole
4210: stumbling block
4220: pressure block
4200: locking part
4300: elastic body

Claims (10)

a housing positioned on the user's face to provide a current pulse signal as a stimulation signal;
a stimulation signal module attached to a region close to the user's eye in a state coupled to the housing to transmit a stimulation signal provided from the housing;
a module coupling unit for detachably coupling the stimulation signal module to the housing;
Earrings formed on both sides of the housing and caught on the user's ear;
It includes an earring support part supported on the back of the head of the user in a state connected to the earring parts,
A coupling hole is formed in the housing, locking grooves are formed on both sides of the coupling hole, and an internal electrode is exposed inside the coupling hole,
The stimulus signal module is inserted into the coupling hole of the housing, the inner space is opened to one side, the through-holes are formed in both sides in the inner space, and external electrodes connected to the inner electrodes of the housing are formed on the outside. comprising a coupling body;
The module coupling unit
It is provided to be movable to both sides in the inner space of the module coupling body, a blocking protrusion is formed at one end to pass through a through hole of the module coupling body to be caught in the locking groove of the housing, and a pressure block to which pressure is applied at the other end is outside. A locking part formed to protrude into a
An elastic body for elastically supporting the engaging parts in a state located between the engaging parts,
When pressure is applied to the engaging portion of the module coupling portion and the elastic body is compressed, the engaging projection is separated from the engaging groove of the housing to separate the stimulation signal module from the housing,
The earring support part
an earring connection part connected to each of the earring parts;
It includes a coupling part that is detachably coupled to each other in a state connected to the earring connection part,
The earring part is formed in a rectangular shape to be positioned on the side of the user's face while connected to the housing, and a locking hole is formed on the side thereof,
The earring connection part
an outer plate supported on the outer surface of the earring part and having a rectangular long hole formed therein;
A hooking plate formed to be bent at the upper and lower portions of the outer plate and caught on the upper and lower portions of the ear-ring portion, respectively;
A flow plate having one end connected to one side of the long hole of the outer plate and the other end flowing through the other side of the long hole;
a bending plate that is inclined outwardly from the other end of the flow plate;
It is formed on the bending plate and includes an insertion protrusion that is caught by being inserted into the locking hole of the earring part,
The coupling part is a facial nerve stimulation system consisting of a Velcro band.
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