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    • 专利摘要:
    The invention relates to a cooling device for the outer ear to support the healing process of auditory canal inflammations, with a cooled earplug (1) which is inserted into the ear canal to keep the temperature low directly at inflamed areas, and is characterized in that the cooling the plug (1) by a Peltier element (2) and no liquid is required as a heat transfer agent.
    公开号:AT511263A1
    申请号:T3702011
    申请日:2011-03-17
    公开日:2012-10-15
    发明作者:
    申请人:Schoeggler Christoph；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

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    * * Cooling device for the outer ear
    The invention relates to a cooling device for the outer ear to support the healing process of auditory canal inflammations, with a cooled earplug which is inserted into the ear canal to keep the temperature low directly at inflamed sites. Similar to an earphone, it should be possible to wear an ear canal or ear cooling system. In JP2006230761 (A), a cooling is shown, which, however, is dealt with a liquid cooling, water tanks are used. Furthermore, this does not aim at a cooling of the ear canal and is not designed for the given medical application.
    Especially the cooling of the outer ear is used in patients with auditory canal inflammation (otitis externa). The Otits externa is a bacterial, fungus-related inflammation of the external auditory canal, it can also affect the eardrum. Since forms of therapy such as cooling, as well as the drainage of the outer ear, contribute to recovery and are recommended by ENT physicians, offers an auditory canal cooling system. The cooling function of this earplug is realized by a Peltier element, which is integrated in the plug. The element is supplied via a small device (similar to an MP3 player), whereby the temperature can be set (within an optimal range). Furthermore, the earplug provides protection against the ingress of moisture and foreign bodies.
    The invention is therefore based on the object lindem earache in the external auditory canal and surrounding swelling and also serves as protection against moisture and draft.
    The outer ear cooling device of the present invention for assisting the healing process of ear canal inflammation has a cooled earplug inserted into the ear canal to keep temperature low directly at inflamed sites, and is characterized in that the cooling of the plug by a Peltier Element takes place and no liquid is needed as a heat transfer medium.
    The plug can be made of elastic material and thus prevent the ingress of moisture and foreign bodies. 2 * »·· 2 *» ·· • · * · * m · ··· * * · · ·· ♦
    The erfindundgsgemäße cooling device is preferably designed so that the cooling system can be operated on commercially available devices (Mp3 player, mobile phone, notebook, etc.), in such a way that the power supply of the cooling system is ensured by the audio signal.
    The parasitic energy supply can be realized in an intermediate piece.
    The adapter may have a battery for sufficient cooling power, a rectifier for DC voltage generation and a control element for temperature setting.
    The cooling system can also have a speaker to listen to music.
    The cooling system may have an additional support which also cools surrounding puffiness and facilitates wearing as a side effect.
    The cooling system can also be used in conjunction with an alcohol or disinfectant strip inserted by the doctor.
    The cooling system may also be used for pets (e.g., dogs) of a special design, with the system attached to a cervical collar, thus precluding scratching the own ear.
    The invention also relates to a method for supporting the healing process of auditory canal inflammations, in which the cooling device according to the invention is used.
    With reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the cooling device according to the invention will be described in more detail.
    Fig.l shows a schematic representation of the structure of a cooling plug,
    Fig. 2 illustrates the use of the cooling system,
    3 shows a special embodiment with integrated loudspeaker,
    4 shows the totality of all elements required,
    5 shows a particular embodiment to cool other affected areas as well,
    FIG. 6 shows a further particular embodiment which is suitable for dispensing a disinfectant into the ear.
    The Peltier element (2) should be as small as possible to fit into the cooling device, which can be worn like an in-ear earphone. The thermoelectric cooler (2) is supplied via a power supply, which is provided, for example, in a separate device (9). A suitable voltage can be realized for a test setup with a Labometzteil, but in a preferred implementation, the cooling system should preferably be connected via a standardized interface (10) with the supply. For example, a 3.5 mm jack would be ideal for the intermediate piece (12) and thus the Peltier element (2) by means of portable music devices (MP3 player, mobile phone, notebook, etc.) to supply (9). This interoperability would save additional costs and equipment. A cable (12) with plug (10) leads from the music device (9) to the intermediate piece (12).
    The alternating music signal must be converted by a rectifier (13) into a DC signal to supply the Peltier element (2) with DC / DC.
    A cable provides the supply line (4) of the supply of the Peltier element (2). If the music signal from the MP3 player (9) carried along, power supply and music signal in separate lines (16) can be performed. Another possible embodiment to transmit the music with would be a superimposition of both components, which transmits via a simple line (4), but then decouples the DC component from the AC component. Thus, the Peltier element (2) can be supplied with DC voltage and the speaker (8) is the alternating audio signal. A possible intermediate piece (12) includes the rectifier (13) and an optional small battery (14), which is in the order of a button cell. This energy storage can thus provide enough power to achieve suitable temperatures for the cooling of the ear canal (6), thus no additional device is needed. An operating element (15) located on the intermediate piece (12) provides for the power setting of the Peltier element (2) or the cooling, and can optionally also be used for switching on / off.
    The cooled by the Peltier element (2) plug (1) should have a good thermal conductivity in order to effectively transmit the cooling effect of the Peltier element (2) to the hearing gear walls (6). Furthermore, this stopper (1) made of adaptable, as well as skin-friendly materials. Whether a metallic heat conductor is coated with a soft layer or whether the temperature transfer from the Peltier element (2) is guided in the hearing slope on a pure plastic part, depends on the particular design. A material that adapts to the ear canal (6), protects at the same time from moisture and draft. On the body side facing away from the cooling device, a matching heat sink (3) is mounted in order to deliver the generated waste heat (5), the side of the tub, the Peltier element (2). This waste heat (5) is lost as quickly and efficiently in the environment.
    A further embodiment can be seen in Figure 5 and next to heat sink (3), Peltier element (2) and speaker (8) has an additional support (17) which causes better comfort. In addition, the strap serves as a heat transfer to cool and lessen the puffiness around the outer ear. Affected are especially pinna (7), lymph nodes and parotid gland.
    An additional expedient embodiment can be seen in Fig. 6 and is that in addition to or with the cable (11) (16) from the supply unit also a correspondingly fine line (19) for a disinfectant is carried, which at certain intervals, for example every ten minutes, insert a small amount of the agent into the ear via the headphones. For this purpose, a device is provided instead of the MP3 player, which is connected via e.g. a pump from a very small tank (18) in the device provides the appropriate means. As a result, the alcohol disinfectant strip can be avoided and it is introduced almost unnoticed this disinfectant gradually. This embodiment is very comfortable for the patient, since the inserted strip is avoided.
    权利要求:
    Claims (11)
    [1]
    5 a * Claims: 1. Cooling device for the outer ear to assist the healing process of auditory canal inflammations with a cooled earplug (1) inserted into the ear canal to keep the temperature low directly at inflamed sites, characterized in that the Cooling of the plug (1) by a Peltier element (2) and no liquid is needed as a heat transfer agent. 2, cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug (1) consists of elastic material and thus prevents the ingress of moisture and foreign bodies. 3. Cooling device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cooling system can be operated on commercially available devices (Mp3 player, mobile phone, notebook, etc.) in such a way that the power supply of the cooling system is ensured by the audio signal, 4. Cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that the parasitic power supply in an intermediate piece (12) is realized. 5. Cooling device according to claim 4, characterized in that the intermediate piece (12) has a battery (14) for sufficient cooling power, a rectifier (13) for DC voltage generation and an operating element (15) for temperature adjustment. 6. Cooling device according to one of claims 1-5. characterized in that the cooling system additionally has a loudspeaker (8) to listen to music. 7. Cooling device according to one of claims 1-6, characterized in that the cooling system has an additional support, which also cools surrounding swellings and as a side effect facilitates the carrying. 6 • * «· f * * · ··« * * * * * * * • «« · · * * * «· *« ···· · * * * * # 8. Cooling device after one of the Claims 1-7, characterized in that the cooling system can also be used in conjunction with an alcohol or disinfectant strip inserted by the doctor. 9. Cooling device according to one of claims 1 -7, characterized in that the device has a line (19) for a disinfectant. 10. Cooling device according to one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the cooling system can also be used for domestic animals (for example dog) under special design, wherein the system is attached to a neck brace and thus scratching the own ear is excluded.
    [2]
    11. A method for assisting the treatment of auditory canal inflammation in which a cooled earplug (1) is introduced into the ear canal to keep the temperature low directly at inflamed sites, characterized in that the cooling of the stopper (1) by a Peltier element (2) takes place and no liquid is needed as a heat transfer agent.
    [3]
    12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that the stopper (1) consists of elastic material and thus prevents the penetration of moisture and foreign bodies.
    [4]
    13. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the cooling system can be operated on commercially available devices (Mp3 player, mobile phone, notebook, etc.) in such a way that the power supply of the cooling system is ensured by the audio signal ,
    [5]
    14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the parasitic energy supply in an intermediate piece (12) is realized. 7
    [6]
    15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that the intermediate piece (12) has a battery (14) for sufficient cooling power, a rectifier (13) for DC voltage generation and an operating element (15) for temperature adjustment.
    [7]
    16. The method according to any one of claims 11-15, characterized in that the cooling system additionally has a speaker (8) to listen to music.
    [8]
    17. The method according to any one of claims 11-16, characterized in that the cooling system has an additional support, which also cools surrounding swellings and as a side effect facilitates the carrying.
    [9]
    18. The method according to any one of claims 11-17, characterized in that the cooling system can also be used in conjunction with a pickled by the doctor alcohol or disinfection strips.
    [10]
    19. The method according to any one of claims 11-17, characterized in that the device has a line (19) for a disinfectant.
    [11]
    20. Method according to one of claims 11-18, characterized in that the cooling system can also be used for domestic animals (for example dogs) under a special design, the system being fastened to a neck brace and thus scratching the own ear is excluded.
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    法律状态:
    2017-07-15| PC| Change of the owner|Owner name: AUROX GMBH, AT Effective date: 20170609 |
    2017-11-15| MM01| Lapse because of not paying annual fees|Effective date: 20170317 |
    优先权:
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    AT3702011A|AT511263B1|2011-03-17|2011-03-17|COOLING DEVICE FOR THE OUTDOOR EAR|AT3702011A| AT511263B1|2011-03-17|2011-03-17|COOLING DEVICE FOR THE OUTDOOR EAR|
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