DE29724174U1 - Device for generating acoustic shock waves, in particular for medical use - Google Patents

Device for generating acoustic shock waves, in particular for medical use

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DE29724174U1
DE29724174U1 DE29724174U DE29724174U DE29724174U1 DE 29724174 U1 DE29724174 U1 DE 29724174U1 DE 29724174 U DE29724174 U DE 29724174U DE 29724174 U DE29724174 U DE 29724174U DE 29724174 U1 DE29724174 U1 DE 29724174U1
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reflector
liquid volume
electrode
shock waves
acoustic shock
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Sanuwave Inc Us
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10K—SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES; METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G10K15/00—Acoustics not otherwise provided for
    • G10K15/04—Sound-producing devices
    • G10K15/06—Sound-producing devices using electric discharge
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10K—SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES; METHODS OR DEVICES FOR PROTECTING AGAINST, OR FOR DAMPING, NOISE OR OTHER ACOUSTIC WAVES IN GENERAL; ACOUSTICS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G10K11/00—Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in general; Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
    • G10K11/18—Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound
    • G10K11/26—Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning
    • G10K11/28—Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning using reflection, e.g. parabolic reflectors

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Claims (10)

1. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung akustischer Stoßwellen, ins­ besondere für die medizinische Anwendung, mit zwei Elek­ troden, die in einem Flüssigkeitsvolumen eine Funkenent­ ladungsstrecke bilden, und mit einem Reflektor für die bei der Funkenentladung erzeugten akustischen Stoßwellen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Reflektor (10) aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material besteht und daß der Strom zu einer der Elektroden (14) über den Reflektor (10) zugeführt wird.1. A device for generating acoustic shock waves, in particular for medical use, with two electrodes that form a spark discharge path in a liquid volume, and with a reflector for the acoustic shock waves generated during spark discharge, characterized in that the reflector ( 10 ) consists of an electrically conductive material and that the current is supplied to one of the electrodes ( 14 ) via the reflector ( 10 ). 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die eine Elektrode (12) in der Achse des Reflektors (10) isoliert durch den Reflektor (10) geführt ist und daß die zweite Elektrode (14) an einem diametral in den Reflektor (10) eingesetzten, und mit diesem in elektrischem Kontakt stehenden Leiterstab (44) ausgebildet ist.2. Device according to claim 1, being characterized in that said one electrode (12) isolated in the axis of the reflector (10) guided by the reflector (10) and that the second electrode (14) on a diametrically in the reflector (10 ) used, and with this in electrical contact conductor rod ( 44 ) is formed. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zweite Elektrode (14) als senkrecht von dem Leiter­ stab (14) abstehende Elektrodenspitze (50) ausgebildet ist.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the second electrode ( 14 ) is designed as a vertically projecting rod ( 14 ) protruding electrode tip ( 50 ). 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Leiterstab (44) um seine Achse drehbar in dem Reflek­ tor (10) angeordnet ist und wenigstens zwei in bezug auf seine Achse im Winkel gegeneinander versetzt abstehende Elektrodenspitzen (50) aufweist.4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the conductor rod ( 44 ) is rotatable about its axis in the reflector gate ( 10 ) and has at least two with respect to its axis at an angle offset electrode tips ( 50 ). 5. Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung akustischer Stoßwellen, ins­ besondere für die medizinische Anwendung, mit zwei Elek­ troden, die in einem Flüssigkeitsvolumen eine Funkenent­ ladungsstrecke bilden, und mit einem Reflektor für die bei der Funkenentladung erzeugten akustischen Stoßwel­ len, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Flüssigkeitsvolumen (20) ein in dem Reflektor (10) vollständig abgeschlosse­ nes Volumen ist.5. A device for generating acoustic shock waves, in particular for medical use, with two electrodes, which form a spark discharge path in a liquid volume, and with a reflector for the acoustic shock waves generated during spark discharge, characterized in that the liquid volume ( 20 ) is a completely closed volume in the reflector ( 10 ). 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Flüssigkeitsvolumen (20) von dem Reflektor (10) und einer Koppelmembran (16) eingeschlossen ist.6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that the liquid volume ( 20 ) of the reflector ( 10 ) and a coupling membrane ( 16 ) is enclosed. 7. Vorrichtung nach Anspuch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeich­ net, daß das Flüssigkeitsvolumen (20) druckdicht ein­ geschlossen ist.7. Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6 , characterized in that the liquid volume ( 20 ) is closed in a pressure-tight manner. 8. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in dem Flüssigkeitsvolumen (20) eingeschlossene Flüssigkeit wenigstens einen die Leit­ fähigkeit verbessernden Zusatz und/oder wenigstens einen die Rekombination von Knallgas als Katalysator fördernden Zusatz enthält.8. Device according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the liquid enclosed in the liquid volume ( 20 ) contains at least one conductivity-improving additive and / or at least one recombination of oxyhydrogen as a catalyst-promoting additive. 9. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Reflektor (10) mit dem eingeschlossenen Flüssigkeitsvolumen (20) und den Elek­ troden (12, 14) eine auswechselbare Baueinheit bildet.9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reflector ( 10 ) with the enclosed liquid volume ( 20 ) and the elec trodes ( 12 , 14 ) forms a replaceable unit. 10. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 2 und 9, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, daß der Leiterstab (44) und die isolierte erste Elektrode (12) austauschbar und abgedichtet in den Re­ flektor (10) eingesetzt sind.10. Device according to claims 2 and 9, characterized in that the conductor rod ( 44 ) and the insulated first electrode ( 12 ) are used interchangeably and sealed in the reflector ( 10 ).
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