Efficient high frequency chest wall oscillation system
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1. An air pulse generator for providing a high frequency chest wall oscillation therapy to a patient, the air pulse generator comprising:
- a housing, andan air pulse assembly coupled to the housing, the air pulse assembly having a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, a first driver operable to move the first diaphragm, a second driver operable to move the second diaphragm, wherein the first and second drivers are operated to move the first and second diaphragms reciprocally in opposite directions toward and away from each other to produce oscillatory pressure pulses, a first coil spring arranged to bias the first diaphragm away from a first portion of the housing and toward the second diaphragm, and a second coil spring arranged to bias the second diaphragm away from a second portion of the housing and toward the first diaphragm, the first and second coil springs being elements that are separate and distinct from the first and second diaphragms, the first and second diaphragms each comprising a resiliently flexible seal having an outer periphery secured to the housing and forming a substantially fluid tight seal therewith.
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Abstract
A HFCWO system includes an air pulse generator having a blower inlet in communication with a blower and an air port in communication with an inflatable garment. The air pulse generator includes a housing and an air pulse assembly coupled to the housing. The air pulse assembly has at least one diaphragm, at least one driver operable to move the at least one diaphragm and at least one spring arranged to bias the at least one diaphragm away from a portion of the housing.
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1. An air pulse generator for providing a high frequency chest wall oscillation therapy to a patient, the air pulse generator comprising:
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a housing, and an air pulse assembly coupled to the housing, the air pulse assembly having a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, a first driver operable to move the first diaphragm, a second driver operable to move the second diaphragm, wherein the first and second drivers are operated to move the first and second diaphragms reciprocally in opposite directions toward and away from each other to produce oscillatory pressure pulses, a first coil spring arranged to bias the first diaphragm away from a first portion of the housing and toward the second diaphragm, and a second coil spring arranged to bias the second diaphragm away from a second portion of the housing and toward the first diaphragm, the first and second coil springs being elements that are separate and distinct from the first and second diaphragms, the first and second diaphragms each comprising a resiliently flexible seal having an outer periphery secured to the housing and forming a substantially fluid tight seal therewith. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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