JP2000167009A - Ultrasonic beauty implement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonic beauty implement which can apply a skin treatment using both physical stimulation by ultrasonic vibrations and electric stimulation by direct currents or pulse currents. SOLUTION: An attaching surface (a) is formed in the front of an insulating housing 11 which is oval in the front view, and a cylindrical vibrator 12 with a skin contact surface (b) is attached to the center of the attaching surface (a). Cylindrical skin electrodes 13, 13 with oval cross-sections, with flat skin contact surfaces (c), (c') are disposed on both sides of the vibrator 12. An ultrasonic vibrating element 14 made of piezo-electric ceramics is fixed to the inner side of the skin contact surface of the vibrator, with lead wires L1 and L2 connected to the terminals T1 and T2 of the ultrasonic vibrator respectively. And lead wires L3, L4 and L4' are connected to a terminal T3 attached inside the vibrator and terminals T4 and T4' inside the skin electrodes respectively. Those lead wires converge to a cable 2 connecting a probe 1 and a control box and are connected to a control circuit consisting of an ultrasonic vibrator, a direct current source and a pulse generator.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ultrasonic cosmetic device for performing skin care by transmitting the head of a probe that vibrates ultrasonically to a skin surface such as a face.

[0002]

The ultrasonic wave generates a vibration wave having a strong energy to crush the bacterial cells, peel off the surface layer,
When this vibrational wave acts on the skin, it disinfects the skin surface layer, exfoliates waste and stratum corneum, and removes acne, oil from pores, dirt, and makeup residue. Cleanse, revitalize tissue by promoting blood circulation of the skin surface,
It has a beautiful skin effect that relieves muscle tension and removes spots, wrinkles, and lumps.

On the other hand, when an appropriate direct current is applied to the skin, galvanic electrolysis decomposes water and salts on the surface of the skin to produce an alkaline solution, which stimulates the skin to open pores. In addition, when an appropriate pulse current is applied to the skin, the cell activity is activated in the same manner as the bioelectric current, the subcutaneous muscles are exercised, blood circulation is promoted, and the skin is massaged and loosened.

[0004] Therefore, an ultrasonic cosmetic device has been developed in which these direct currents or pulse currents are applied to the head of a probe that vibrates ultrasonically to provide more effective skin care than before. However, this ultrasonic cosmetic device has a configuration in which an electrode is attached to a grip of a probe and a current flows between the head and the grip. For this reason, electric current flowed to the hand holding the grip other than the part to be skin care, and it was electric shock and was not comfortable.

Therefore, the present invention provides a method in which a current flows only in a part to be subjected to skin care by applying a probe and there is no discomfort due to electric shock, and physical stimulation by ultrasonic vibration and electric stimulation by direct current or pulse current are used in combination. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic cosmetic device capable of performing more effective beautiful skin treatment.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the conductive ultrasonic vibrator and the skin electrode are arranged side by side on the flat skin contact surface of the probe head, and the ultrasonic vibrator and the skin electrode are insulated from each other. In addition, there is provided an ultrasonic cosmetic device in which a power supply unit for applying a voltage is connected between the ultrasonic vibrator and the skin electrode, and an ultrasonic vibrator is connected to the ultrasonic vibrator. The invention according to claim 2 is the ultrasonic cosmetic device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is a DC power supply. The invention of claim 3 is
The ultrasonic cosmetic device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is a pulse power supply.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration diagram of an ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention. The ultrasonic cosmetic device connects the probe 1 to the control box 3 via the cable 2.

The control box 3 has a built-in control circuit 4, a touch-type operation panel 5 is provided on the front, and an AC adapter 7 is connected to the back via a power cord 6.

The operation panel 5 is used to turn on / off a power supply, set a part to be treated such as a face and a body, and switch output power and output frequency.

FIGS. 2 and 3 show a front view and a longitudinal sectional view of a probe of an ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention. Probe 1
A mounting surface a is provided on the front surface of an insulating case 11 having an elliptical shape in a front view, and a cylindrical vibrating body 12 having a flat skin contact surface b is mounted at the center thereof. On both sides of the vibrating body 12, cylindrical skin electrodes 13 and 13 'each having an elliptical cross section and having flat skin contact surfaces c and c' are arranged. Vibrator 12
And the skin electrodes 13 and 13 'are spaced apart from each other and are insulated from each other. Then, the middle part of the rear surface of the case 11 is raised in a bowl shape to form the convex part d.

The base of the vibrating body 12 is screwed to the mounting surface a of the case 11. The case 11 is formed of a soft elastic material, and the mounting surface a functions as a cushion to release the vibrating body 12 from the case 11 so that the vibration of the vibrating body 12 is not restricted.

An ultrasonic oscillator 14 made of piezoelectric ceramics is fixed inside the skin contact surface b of the oscillator 12, and lead wires L are connected to terminals T1 and T2 of the ultrasonic oscillator 14, respectively.
1. Connect L2. Also, lead wires L3, L4, L4 'are connected to terminal T3 mounted inside vibrator 12 and terminals T4, T4' mounted inside skin electrodes 13, 13 ', respectively. The terminal T3 is connected to the G of the ultrasonic vibrator 14.
It may be omitted in common with the side terminal. These lead wires L 1, L 2, L 3, L 4, L 4 ′ are focused on a cable 2 connecting the probe 1 to the control box 3 and connected to a control circuit 4 built in the control box 3.

The vibrating body 12 and the skin electrode 13 are made of a flexible and elastic thin stainless steel plate or a metal such as hard aluminum, duralumin, or thin copper plate, and are subjected to a surface treatment such as hard chrome plating.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration diagram of a control circuit of an ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention. The control circuit 4 includes an ultrasonic oscillator 41 that supplies driving power for the ultrasonic transducer 14, a DC power supply 42, and a pulse generator 43. Then, the output of the ultrasonic oscillator 41 is connected to the ultrasonic transducer 14, and the output of the DC power supply 42 and the output of the pulse generator 43 are connected to the vibrator 12 and the skin electrode 13 via the switch 44.

The control circuit 4 has a built-in timer, and performs operations such as turning on / off the power, controlling the treatment time by the face and body parts, switching the output power and output frequency, and the like in accordance with the operation of the operation panel 5.

The ultrasonic oscillator 41 connects the ultrasonic vibrator 14 to a series-parallel resonance circuit of LCR and generates ultrasonic waves of 20 to 60 kHz. The DC power supply 42 generates a DC current of 0.3 to 0.7 mA for performing galvanic electrolysis.
The pulse generator 43 has a low frequency of 5-10 Hz, 2
Generates high frequency pulses of 0-100 Hz.

The ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention is configured as described above, and when performing a treatment, first, a cream or gel is applied to the treatment site and the skin contact surface b of the vibrator 12. Next, the power of the control box 3 is turned on, and the ultrasonic oscillator 41 is
Is applied. As a result, the vibrating body 12 undergoes bending deformation and undergoes ultrasonic vibration. At the same time, the treatment power is set and the output power and output frequency are switched.

Next, the convex portion d of the case 11 is pinched or put in the palm of the hand, and the skin contact surface b of the vibrator 12 and the skin electrode 13,
Lightly press the skin contact surfaces c and c 'of 13' at right angles to the skin surface, and move the probe 1 along the skin surface so as to slowly draw a circle while making close contact. As a result, the ultrasonic vibration waves act to hit the skin surface, causing oil, dirt, makeup residue, etc. in the pores to rise, exfoliating the old epidermis, and removing waste products, stratum corneum, acne, pimples, etc. Remove safely and without pain.

At this time, the skin electrodes 13 and 13 'are
2, the skin electrodes 13 and 13 'can be constantly brought into contact with the skin surface even if the skin surface is not flat.

Also, the ultrasonic vibration waves are diffused over a wide area to vibrate the skin surface, thereby promoting blood circulation in the surface layer of the skin, activating the tissues, and relaxing the muscle tension to remove stains, wrinkles, and tarmi.

When the switch 44 is switched to the DC power supply 42, a DC current flows between the vibrating body 12 and the skin electrode 13, decomposing water and salt on the skin surface to generate ions, and these ions are recombined. Into an alkaline solution such as sodium hydroxide. These alkaline solutions stimulate the skin to open pores, sterilize the skin surface and promote the cleaning action of ultrasonic vibration waves.

When the switch 44 is switched to the pulse generator 43, a pulse current flows between the vibrating body 12 and the skin electrode 13, and the toning and drainage described below promote the action of massaging the ultrasonic vibration wave. Toning stimulates the deep part of the skin with low frequency pulses of 5 to 10 Hz, exercises muscles to promote blood circulation, and massages the skin. Drainage stimulates the superficial part of the skin with high frequency pulses of 20 to 100 Hz, exercises the muscles of the upper layers, promotes the flow of lymph, and removes edema and the like.

[0025]

As described above, in the ultrasonic cosmetic device of the present invention, the conductive ultrasonic vibrator and the skin electrode are arranged side by side on the flat skin contact surface of the probe head. The body and the skin electrode are insulated from each other, a power supply for applying a voltage is connected between the ultrasonic vibrator and the skin electrode, and an ultrasonic vibrator is connected to the ultrasonic vibrator. Therefore, according to the present invention, since the ultrasonic vibrator for applying a voltage and the skin electrode are arranged side by side on the head portion of the probe, current flows only in the skin care area, and current flows in the hand and the like, resulting in electric shock. Such a thing disappears. Further, in the ultrasonic cosmetic device of the present invention, a direct current or a pulse current flows between the ultrasonic vibrator of the probe head portion and the skin electrode. Therefore, according to the present invention, galvanic electrolysis action by direct current, massage action by pulse current, etc. are combined with conventional cleaning action and massage action by ultrasonic vibration to further decompose dirt and fat in the deep part of pores. In addition, synergistic effects such as enhancing the metabolic function of cells at the surface and deep layers of the skin are promoted by promoting the enzymatic reaction by promoting the circulation of blood and lymph, and by promoting the thermal action and vasodilation. Thereby, it is particularly effective in recovering and eliminating stains, wrinkles, tarmi, acne and the like, and also has effects such as partial slimming, anti-inflammatory action and bactericidal action.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a probe of the ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a probe of the ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a control circuit of the ultrasonic cosmetic device embodying the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Probe 11 Case 12 Vibrator 13 Skin electrode 14 Ultrasonic transducer 2 Cable 3 Control box 4 Control circuit 41 Ultrasonic oscillator 42 DC power supply 43 Pulse generator 44 Switch 5 Operation panel 6 Power cord 7 AC adapter L Lead wire T terminal

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page F term (reference) 4C053 BB02 BB24 BB34 4C074 AA03 AA05 BB01 CC01 DD05 FF09 GG01 HH03

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A conductive ultrasonic vibrator and a skin electrode are arranged side by side on a flat skin contact surface of a probe head portion, and these ultrasonic vibrators and the skin electrode are insulated from each other.
An ultrasonic beauty device in which a power supply for applying a voltage is connected between the ultrasonic vibrator and the skin electrode, and an ultrasonic vibrator is connected to the ultrasonic vibrator. 2. The ultrasonic cosmetic device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is a DC power supply. 3. The power supply section is a pulse power supply.
The described ultrasonic beauty device.