Analysis on the thermo-control characteristics of moxibustion device based on temperature sensing data
by Taegon Kim; Minwoo Cheon
International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM), Vol. 23, No. 1/2, 2017

Abstract: In this study, a moxibustion device was developed using a silicone heater for safe and effective use. The developed moxibustion device is divided into a control unit in charge of overall control of the apparatus and a care unit to transfer heat and extract to the treated part. The device uses an infrared temperature sensor installed in the care units for real-time detection of the change in the skin surface temperature using a heater, so that it always follows the setting temperature. Moreover, to implement various heating patterns, the constant voltage applied to the heater was adjusted using voltage regulator (VR). As a result, the constant voltage applied to the object changed according to the variation in the VR. According to the measurement of the skin temperature, the heat was uniformly transferred to the affected parts.

Online publication date: Mon, 30-Jan-2017

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