Multi-frequency Microwave Acupuncture and Moxibustion Apparatus and its Method for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

A multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus characterized in that its structure comprises a microwave oscillator A, a power amplifier A, circulator A, a power divider A, a microwave radiator A, a microwave oscillator B, a power amplifier B, a circulator B, a power divider B, a microwave radiator B, a controller, a display screen, and a power supply unit. Two types of operating frequencies are set: A at 433 MHz, B at 915 MHz, output waveform has continuous wave and four pulse modulation waves respectively at 1 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz and 100 MHz, which are offered to treat different symptoms. Clinical verification shows that the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus has pretty good curative effects on knee osteoarthritis.

Claims

1. A multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus, characterized by comprising a microwave oscillator A, a power amplifier A, a circulator A, a power divider A, a microwave radiator A, a microwave oscillator B, a power amplifier B, a circulator B, a power divider B, a microwave radiator B, a controller, a display screen, and a power supply unit, wherein the microwave oscillator A is connected with the power amplifier A, the circulator A, the power divider A and the microwave radiator A in series, while the microwave oscillator B is connected with the power amplifier B, the circulator B, the power divider B and the microwave radiator B; a first signal output terminal of the controller is connected to a signal input terminal of the microwave oscillator A, a second signal output terminal of the controller is connected to a signal input terminal of the power amplifier A, a third signal output terminal of the controller is connected to a signal input terminal of the microwave oscillator B, a fourth signal output terminal of the controller is connected to a signal input terminal of the power amplifier B, and a fifth signal output terminal of the controller is connected to a signal input terminal of the display screen; a power input terminal of the controller is connected to a power output terminal of the power supply unit, and a power input terminal of the display screen is connected to a power output terminal of the power supply unit; wherein the microwave radiator A has three shapes: 1) cylindrical: 258 mm (suitable for moxibustion), 318 mm, and 4914 mm, in total of three types; 2) flat cylindrical: 6726 mm, in total of one type; 3) coned shape: 10014 mm, in total one type; microwave radiator B has the cylindrical shape: 188 mm, 258 mm, 4914 mm, and 19200 mm, in total of four types.

2. A method for treating knee osteoarthritis with a multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus, comprising administering to subject in need of treatment for the knee osteoarthritis with the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion, characterized in that the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus comprises a microwave oscillator A, a power amplifier A, a circulator A, a power divider A, a microwave radiator A, a microwave oscillator B, a power amplifier B, a circulator B, a power divider B, a microwave radiator B, a controller, a display screen, and a power supply unit, wherein the microwave oscillator A, the power amplifier A, the circulator A, the power divider A and the microwave radiator A are connected in series, the microwave oscillator B, the power amplifier B, the circulator B, the power divider B and the microwave radiator B are connected in series, the first signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the microwave oscillator A, the second signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the power amplifier A, the third signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the microwave oscillator B, the fourth signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the power amplifier B, and the fifth signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the display screen; the power input terminal of the controller is connected to the power output terminal of the power supply unit, and the power input terminal of the display screen is connected to the power output terminal of the power supply unit; wherein the radiator A of the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus has a cylindrical shape, with size of 258 mm, and a standing-wave ratio1.13; the radiator B has a cylindrical shape, with size of 188 mm, and a standing-wave ratio1.15; frequency of pulse modulation signal is between 1 Hz and 5 HZ.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein a solid microwave source having two frequencies of the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus, which is applied at 1 to 8 acupoints simultaneously.

4. The method according to claim 2, wherein the radiator A and the radiator B of the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus are subminiature efficient microstrip radiators.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] FIG. 1: structural schematic block diagram of multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus.

[0023] In this FIGURE, 1 is microwave oscillator A, 2 is power amplifier A, 3 is circulator A, 4 is power divider A, 5 is microwave radiator A, 6 is microwave oscillator B, 7 is power amplifier B, 8 is circulator B, 9 is power divider B, 10 is microwave radiator B, 11 is controller, 12 is display screen, 13 is power supply unit, and 14 is chassis.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] As shown in the attached FIGURE, the multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus comprises a microwave oscillator A (1), a power amplifier A (2), a circulator A (3), a power divider A (4), a microwave radiator A (5), a microwave oscillator B (6), a power amplifier B (7), a circulator B (8), a power divider B (9), a microwave radiator B (10), a controller (11), a display screen (12), and a power supply unit (13), wherein the microwave oscillator A (1) is connected in series with the power amplifier A (2), the circulator A (3), the power divider A (4), and the microwave radiator A (5); and the microwave oscillator B (6) is connected in series with the power amplifier B (7), the circulator B (8), the power divider B (9), and the microwave radiator B (10); the first signal output terminal of the controller (11) is connected to the signal input terminal of the microwave oscillator A (1), the second signal output terminal of the controller (11) is connected to the signal input terminal of the power amplifier A (2), the third signal output terminal of the controller (11) is connected to the signal input terminal of the microwave oscillator B (6), the fourth signal output terminal of the controller (11) is connected to the signal input terminal of power amplifier B (7), and the fifth signal output terminal of the controller (11) is connected to the signal input terminal of the display screen (12); the power input terminal of the controller (11) is connected to the power output terminal of the power supply unit (13); and the power input terminal of the display screen (12) is connected to the power output terminal of the power supply unit (13). A solid microwave source provides two operating frequencies 433 MHz and 915 MHz.

[0025] Shape of microwave radiator A can be: 1) cylindrical (3 types): 258 mm, 318 mm, and 4914 mm; 2) flat cylindrical: 6726 mm; 3) coned: 10014 mm; shape of microwave radiator B can be cylindrical (4 types): 188 mm, 258 mm, 4914 mm, and 19200 mm; and various combinations of such microwave radiator A and microwave radiator B are available to treat different symptoms of illness.

[0026] Microwave oscillator A (1) generates continuous wave and 1 Hz/5 Hz/10 Hz/100 Hz pulse modulated waves of operating frequency of 433 MHz for output to power amplifier A (2), where they are amplified, and then output to circulator A (3). This circulator A (3) isolates these waves and sends them to power divider A (4), which divides microwave source power into 4 lines for output to the 4 radiators A (5).

[0027] Microwave oscillator B (6) generates continuous wave and 1 Hz/5 Hz/10 Hz/100 Hz pulse modulated waves of operating frequency of 915 MHz for output to power amplifier B (7), where they are amplified, and then output to circulator B (8). This circulator B (8) isolates these waves and sends them to power divider B (9), which divides microwave source power into 4 lines for output to the 4 radiators B (10).

[0028] Microwave radiator A (5) and microwave radiator B (10) have various shapes for treatment of different symptoms of illness and multiple acupuncture points.

[0029] Operation process of this apparatus is mainly realized by controller (model 9S08DZ60) 11.

[0030] Functions of controller (11):

[0031] 1) Control output waveform of microwave oscillator A (1) and microwave oscillator B (6). Output waveforms include continuous wave, 1 Hz pulse modulated wave, 5 Hz pulse modulated wave, 10 Hz pulse modulated wave, and 100 Hz pulse modulated wave. The pulse modulated waves are most suitable for acupuncture treatment of deep tissue diseases, e.g. prostatitis, periarthritis humeroscapularis, arthritis, and mastitis etc. Select a proper wave for treatment.

[0032] 2) Set treatment period: When set period expires, an audible sound will be generated and the apparatus will automatically stop.

[0033] 3) Set control temperature: Treatment temperature is detected in real-time. In case of over-temperature, an alarm will be automatically generated and power output will be cut off.

[0034] 4) Control and adjust microwave power output.

[0035] 5) The control display screen (12) displays various settings, treatment parameters, human body acupuncture points diagram, and acupuncture point formula recommended by WHO.

[0036] Outline dimensions (mm) of microwave radiators: Microwave radiator A (1) has two shapes: 1) cylindrical: 258 mm (suitable for moxibustion), 318 mm, and 4914 mm; 2) flat cylindrical: 6726 mm, coned shape: 1002514 mm, in total of 6 types. Microwave radiator B (6) has the cylindrical shape: 188 mm, 258 mm, 4914 mm, and 19200 mm, in total of 4 types. Microwave radiators A and B have a total of 10 types for treatment of different symptoms of illness.

The treatment for gonarthritis with joint inflame, pain, and dropsy with multi-frequency microwave acupuncture and moxibustion apparatus. At least 5 patients were treated at each of following examples.

Example I

[0037] Select operating frequency 433 MHz for microwave oscillator A and Select operating frequency 915 MHz for microwave oscillator B;

[0038] Select 1 Hz pulse modulated wave for both microwave oscillator A and B;

[0039] Select 258 mm radiator A and 188 mm radiator B to be placed at acupuncture points. Place one radiator at each hsiyen point. Place one radiator at the Yangguan point of the knee and one at Ququan point. Use adhesive plaster to fix them tight. Paste the radiant surface of radiator onto the body of the patient at positions of point ex-le 4, point st 35, point st 34 and point sp 10.

[0040] Turn on the apparatus and adjust the power from 0.25 W to 0.40 W till comfortable warmth is felt. Set treatment period to 30 min.

[0041] Use this treatment once a day. Normally, after treatment for 3 to 5 times, the pain can be reduced, and subsidence of swelling will be gained.

[0042] The curative effect is apparent.

Example II

[0043] Select operating frequency 433 MHz for microwave oscillator A and Select operating frequency 915 MHz for microwave oscillator B;

[0044] Select 5 Hz pulse modulated wave for both microwave oscillator A and B;

[0045] Select 258 mm radiator A and 188 mm radiator B to be placed at acupuncture points.

[0046] Place one radiator at each hsiyen point. Place one radiator at the Yangguan point of the knee and one at Ququan point. Use adhesive plaster to fix them tight. Paste the radiant surface of radiator onto the body of the patient at positions of point ex-le 4, point st 35, point st 34 and point sp 10.

[0047] Turn on the apparatus and adjust the power from 0.25 W to 0.40 W till comfortable warmth is felt. Set treatment period to 30 min.

[0048] Use this treatment once a day. Normally, after treatment for 3 to{tilde over ( )}5 times, the pain can be reduced, and subsidence of swelling will be gained.

[0049] The curative effect is apparent.

Example III

[0050] Select operating frequency 433 MHz for microwave oscillator A and Select operating frequency 915 MHz for microwave oscillator B;

[0051] Select 10 Hz pulse modulated wave for both microwave oscillator A and B;

[0052] Select 258 mm radiator A and 188 mm radiator B to be placed at acupuncture points. Place one radiator at each hsiyen point. Place one radiator at the Yangguan point of the knee and one at Ququan point. Use adhesive plaster to fix them tight. Paste the radiant surface of radiator onto the body of the patient at positions of point ex-le 4, point st 35, point st 34 and point sp 10.

[0053] Turn on the apparatus and adjust the power from 0.25 W to 0.40 W till comfortable warmth is felt. Set treatment period to 30 min.

[0054] Use this treatment once a day. Normally, after treatment for 3 to{tilde over ( )} 5 times, the pain can be reduced, and subsidence of swelling will be gained.

[0055] Only slight curative effect is observed.

Example IV

[0056] Select operating frequency 433 MHz for microwave oscillator A and Select operating frequency 915 MHz for microwave oscillator B;

[0057] Select 5 Hz pulse modulated wave for both microwave oscillator A and B;

[0058] Select 258 mm radiator A and 188 mm radiator B to be placed at acupuncture points.

[0059] Place one radiator at each hsiyen point. Place one radiator at the Yangguan point of the knee and one at Ququan point. Use adhesive plaster to fix them tight. Paste the radiant surface of radiator onto the body of the patient at positions of point ex-le 4, point st 35, point st 34 and point sp 10.

[0060] Use this treatment once a day. Normally, after treatment for 3 to 5 times, the pain can be reduced, and subsidence of swelling will be gained.

[0061] No curative effect is observed.

Example V

[0062] Select operating frequency 433 MHz for microwave oscillator A and Select operating frequency 915 MHz for microwave oscillator B;

[0063] Select 5 Hz pulse modulated wave for both microwave oscillator A and B;

[0064] Select 6726 mm radiator A and 19200 mm radiator B to be placed at acupuncture points. Place one radiator at each hsiyen point. Place one radiator at the Yangguan point of the knee and one at Ququan point. Use adhesive plaster to fix them tight. Paste the radiant surface of radiator onto the body of the patient at positions of point ex-le 4, point st 35, point st 34 and point sp 10.

[0065] Turn on the apparatus and adjust the power from 0.25 W to 0.40 W till comfortable warmth is felt. Set treatment period to 30 min.

[0066] Use this treatment once a day. Normally, after treatment for 3 to5 times, the pain can be reduced, and subsidence of swelling will be gained.

[0067] Almost no curative effect is observed.