JP2004216069A - Facial appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facial appliance, excellent in the usability, capable of strengthening the muscles around the eyes of a user by applying the electrical stimulation to a correct position without requiring the operator to keep holding the appliance by hand. <P>SOLUTION: Four pairs of electrode parts 4, abutting to the area under the eyes and outer corners of the eyes when a holding part 1 is mounted, are held on the goggle-shaped holding part 1 detachably mounted on the face of the user, and an electric signal output means 32 is mounted inside a controller 7 connected to the holding part 1 to constitute the facial appliance. Electrical stimulation is applied to the nerves in the subcutaneous tissue in the periphery of the eyes via the electrode parts 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a facial treatment device that applies electrical stimulation to tighten muscles.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art As a facial beauty device using electrical stimulation, there is a hand-held beauty device provided with a pair of electrodes. In this method, the practitioner applies electrical stimulation to the nerves in the subcutaneous tissue by applying an electric current to the area around the eyes by applying an electrode to the muscles around the eyes to strengthen the muscles around the eyes and to strengthen the muscles. it can. However, such a hand-held beautifier has a problem that it is difficult to apply the electrode portion to an appropriate position, or that the hands become tired and long-term treatment is difficult. I was
[0003]
On the other hand, a mask-type facial device having an electrode portion at a portion corresponding to a cheek or a chin of a user (see Patent Document 1) has been proposed. The purpose is to obtain an effect or the like, and there is no particular cosmetic effect around the eyes.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-159340 [0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, even if the practitioner does not keep holding in a hand-held state, it is possible to train the muscles around the eyes by applying electrical stimulation to the correct position, It is an object of the present invention to provide a user-friendly beauty device.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a facial device according to the present invention is provided with a holding unit 1 detachably mounted on a user's face 40, and a face unit 40 held by the holding unit 1 when the holding unit 1 is mounted. It is characterized by comprising at least one pair of electrode portions 4 in contact with the vicinity of eyes, and electric signal output means 32 for applying electrical stimulation to nerves in the subcutaneous tissue of the face 40 via the electrode portions 4. And In this manner, the user can apply the electrode portion 4 to a desired stimulating portion near the eyes only by attaching the holding portion 1 to the face 40. Since a beauty effect can be obtained by applying an electrical stimulus to an accurate location for a long period of time without the need for a troublesome operation such as applying 4 or the like, the facial beauty device is excellent in usability.
[0007]
Further, it is also preferable that the electrode section 4 is a plurality of pairs. In the vicinity of the eyes, for example, there are so-called acupoints at a plurality of places such as the lower and the outer corners of the eye. By doing so, a plurality of acupuncture points in the vicinity of the eyes can be simultaneously provided with electrical stimulation to obtain a high cosmetic effect. It is.
[0008]
Further, it is preferable that the electrode portion 4 is made of a conductive elastic body. In this way, the electrode portion 4 is deformed according to the unevenness of the face 40, and the high adhesion between the electrode portion 4 and the face 40 is achieved. Is secured.
[0009]
Further, it is also preferable that the electrode portion 4 has a cylindrical shape with a bottom having a bottom portion 4a on the side of contact with the face 40. In this manner, the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 is formed in accordance with the unevenness of the face 40. It is deformed, and high adhesion between the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 and the face 40 is ensured.
[0010]
A spring member 17 is provided in the electrode portion 4 for applying a biasing force toward the face 40 to the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 and electrically connecting the electrode portion 4 to the electric signal generating means 32. It is also preferable that, in this manner, the urging force of the spring member 17 ensures high adhesion between the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 and the face 40, and the electrical connection through the spring member 17 enables the electric connection. The resistance value from the signal generating means 32 to the face 40 is reduced.
[0011]
It is also preferable that a spherical plate 18 whose contact side with the bottom 4a of the electrode portion 4 is convex is interposed at a contact point between the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 and the spring member 17. Thus, the spring member 17 is prevented from damaging the bottom 4a of the electrode section 4, and the close contact between the bottom 4a of the electrode section 4 and the face 40 is secured by pressing the spherical plate 18.
[0012]
It is also preferable that conductive grease 19 is interposed at the contact point between the bottom 4a of the electrode portion 4 and the spherical plate 18, so that the bottom 4a of the electrode portion 4 and the spherical plate 18 The low resistance value is stably low without being affected by the roughness of both opposing surfaces and without being affected even if the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 is greatly deformed by hitting a large uneven portion of the face 40. Is guaranteed.
[0013]
Further, it is preferable that the holding portion 1 is an elastic body which is curved along the face 40. In this way, the holding portion 1 is deformed and adheres to a different face shape for each user. Thus, high adhesion between the electrode portion 4 and the face 40 is ensured.
[0014]
In addition, it is also preferable that the holding portion 1 is in the shape of eyeglasses. By doing so, the treatment is performed while securing the field of view of the user, and the usability is good.
[0015]
It is also preferable that the holding portion 1 is in the form of goggles in which a portion corresponding to the nose is cut out, so that the holding portion 1 and thus the electrode portion 4 are securely held on the face 40 with high adhesion. It is easy to use.
[0016]
In addition, it is also preferable to provide a band portion 5 that is connected to the left and right ends of the holding portion 1 and that is hung on the back of the head, and that a non-slip portion 25 is provided on a contact surface of the band portion 5 with the back of the head. By doing so, the band portion 5 does not gradually shift and fall after the holding portion 1 is attached, and the holding portion 1 and the electrode portion 4 are securely held at desired positions on the face 40, so that the usability is good. .
[0017]
Further, it is preferable that the cushion portion 12 is provided on the holding portion 1 on the side in contact with the face 40, so that a large pressing force is locally prevented from being generated in the electrode portion 4. Things.
[0018]
It is also preferable that the contact portion 12a of the cushion portion 12 with the forehead is formed of a hard elastic material, and the other portion 12b of the cushion portion 12 is formed of a soft elastic material. In a device specializing in applying electrical stimulation to the acupuncture points at the lower and inner corners of the eye, a portion 12b provided with the electrode portion 4 is provided with a sufficient cushioning property by a soft elastic body and provided with the electrode portion 4. In the contact portion 12a with the forehead, which is not present, the holding portion 1 is reliably positioned by the hard elastic body.
[0019]
In addition, a window portion 3 for securing a view is provided in the holding portion 1, and a transparent plate 23 that covers the window portion 3 is disposed on a surface of the holding portion 1 on a side opposite to a contact side with the face 40. It is also preferable that the protective elastic body 6 is protruded from the outer peripheral portion of the base member 23. In this manner, the user can secure a view through the window part 3 and the transparent plate 23 even during treatment. Other operations can be performed. In addition, when the holding unit 1 is placed on a desk or the like, the transparent plate 23 is prevented from being damaged by the elastic body 6 for protection.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show an entire facial beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The facial beauty device of the present embodiment is mainly composed of a holding unit 1 detachably attached to a user's face 40 and a controller 7 connected to the holding unit 1 via an electric cord 8.
[0021]
The holding portion 1 is made of an elastic body curved so as to follow the curved face 40, cuts out a portion of the face 40 that contacts the nose when worn, and opens a portion in front of both eyes to secure visibility. Window part 3 for connecting the left and right sides of the holding part 1 to form a so-called goggles shape with a band part 5 that can be hung on the back of the head. The band portion 5 has a pair of bands 27, 28 having one ends 27 a, 28 a connected to the left and right ends of the holding portion 1, respectively, and is detachable from each other connected to the other ends 27 b, 28 b of both bands 27, 28. Buckle members 29, 30 and adjusters 31, 32 for adjusting the length, which are respectively provided at the central portions of the bands 27, 28. Further, a non-slip portion 25 made of an elastic material is provided at a portion of the band portion 5 which contacts the back of the buckle member 29.
[0022]
A cushion portion 12 made of an elastic body is provided on the curved side of the holding portion 1 on the side in contact with the face 40. Of the cushion portion 12, a contact portion 12a with the forehead at the time of mounting is formed using a hard elastic material, and the other portion 12b is formed using a soft elastic material that is more flexible than the hard elastic material. It is formed detachably from.
In addition, a transparent plate 23 that blocks disturbance light and the like is disposed on an outer surface of the holding unit 1 opposite to the contact side with the face 40 so as to cover at least the entire window unit 3. An elastic body 6 for protection that prevents the transparent plate 23 from being damaged is projected from the entire edge of the transparent plate 23 toward the outside (that is, the front side at the time of mounting).
[0023]
Then, the holding portion 1 is applied to the face 40 so that the front side of both eyes is opened by the window portion 3 and only the transparent plate 23 is present, and the nose fits into the cutout portion, and the band is turned around the back of the head. When the buckle members 29 and 30 of the portion 5 are connected, the holding portion 1 is supported at a predetermined position on the face 40. At this time, the portion 12a made of the hard elastic body of the cushion portion 12 abuts on the forehead portion of the face 40, and the positioning of the holding portion 1 in the thickness direction is reliably performed. A portion 12b made of a soft elastic material of the cushion portion 12 abuts on the portion except for the portion, and the holding portion 1 is positioned, and at the same time, the pressing force of the holding portion 1 is substantially uniformly dispersed by the cushioning property, and a good skin contact is obtained. Is secured. The portion 12a made of a hard elastic body also has such flexibility and area that it does not cause pain even if it is applied to the forehead for a long time.
[0024]
Here, two pairs of through holes 31 are provided at symmetrical positions on both the left and right sides of the soft elastic body portion 12b of the cushion portion 12, respectively. The tips of the electrode portions 4 held by the electrode mounting plate 20 of the holding portion 1 (that is, the bottom portions 4a to be described later) are exposed from the through holes 31, respectively. Abuts on the face 40 near the eyes.
[0025]
The electrode portion 4 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape using a conductive elastic body such that the contact side with the face 40 becomes the bottom portion 4a (see FIG. 3). One end of the spring member 17 is press-fitted and fixed to a mounting boss 21 projecting from the electrode mounting plate 20. A lead wire 22 for energization is connected to the one end side of the spring member 17 by caulking and fixing. As described above, the spring member 17 is compressed and disposed in the electrode section 4 while being mechanically fixed and electrically connected at one end thereof, and the spherical plate 18 is applied to the other end of the spring member 17. In contact therewith, the urging force to the face 40 side is applied to the bottom 4a via the spherical plate 18. The bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 is formed so that the contact side with the face 40 has a substantially spherical shape with a convex side. However, as the spherical plate 18, the contact portion with the face 40 has a smaller radius of curvature than the bottom portion 4a. Those formed so that the sides are convex are arranged. A rib 24 is provided on the inner surface of the bottom 4a in a ring shape having a diameter slightly larger than that of the spherical plate 18. The spherical plate 18 is located in the rib 24, and the bottom 4a and the spherical plate 18 are connected to each other. By applying the conductive grease 19 in between, the rib 24 is used as a member for preventing the displacement of the spherical plate 18 and for preventing the conductive grease 19 from scattering.
[0026]
Further, as described above, since the convex spherical plate 18 having conductivity is interposed at the contact point between the bottom 4a of the electrode portion 4 and the spring member 17, the bottom 4a formed thin is formed by the spring. The member 17 is prevented from being damaged, and the adhesion of the bottom portion 4a can be ensured even with a portion of the face 40 having large irregularities. Further, in this example, since the conductive grease 19 is further interposed at the contact portion between the bottom 4a and the spherical plate 18, the conductive grease 19 is not affected by the roughness of both opposing surfaces of the bottom 4a and the spherical plate 18, and Even if the bottom portion 4a is greatly deformed by hitting a portion of the face 40 having large irregularities, the low resistance value is stably kept low without being affected.
[0027]
The electrode unit 4, which is held by the holding unit 1 in four pairs of right and left pairs, is arranged such that when the holding unit 1 is mounted, the pair of abutting points on the stimulation points (acupoints) under the right and left eyes and the outer corners of the eyes. (See FIG. 4). However, none of the electrode portions 4 is located in the region A (the region within the dotted line in the figure) within 1 cm from the portion covered by the eyelid. This is because there is no bone under the skin in the area A. In this manner, by providing the electrode portion 4 so as to be more than 1 cm away from the portion covered by the eyelid, an electric signal output described later is provided. The electrical stimulus applied from the means 32 via the electrode unit 4 is prevented from being directly applied to the eyeball through the thin skin.
[0028]
The controller 7 has a built-in battery 34, an electric signal output unit 32, and a level adjustment unit 33 as a power supply unit. The electric signal output unit 32 is driven by the battery 34 and outputs an electric signal to the level adjustment unit 33. After adjusting the strength level, the electric power is transmitted to the holding unit 1 via the electric cord 8, and further, in the holding unit 1, the lead wire 22, the spring member 17, the spherical plate 18, and the conductive grease 19 are sequentially applied to each electrode unit 4. It is transmitted to. Here, the spring member 17 applies a biasing force toward the face 40 to the bottom portion 4a of the electrode portion 4 and electrically connects the electrode portion 4 to the electric signal generating means 32 with a low resistance value. I have.
[0029]
In the figure, 9 is a power lamp, 10 is an energizing lamp that is turned on when the current applied to the face 40 is equal to or more than a predetermined value, and 11 is a dial for controlling the level adjusting means 33 to adjust the electrical stimulation. , 26 are battery covers.
[0030]
Thus, when the holding unit 1 of the present example is attached to the face 40 as described above, when the electric signal is transmitted from the electric signal generating unit 32 to the electrode unit 4 that is in contact with the stimulation site around the eyes. Electrical stimulation is applied to the nerves in the subcutaneous tissue of the face 40 via the electrode section 4, and the muscles around the eyes are trained, so that a cosmetic effect can be obtained. Since the electrode section 4 is held by the holding section 1 attached to the face 40 so as to hit an accurate stimulating portion, it is possible to perform effective treatment without having to hold instruments by hand. Is a good one. The belt part 5 is provided as an elastic body in which the holding part 1 is curved, and the spring part 17 and the spherical plate 18 are provided as the electrode part 4 as a bottomed cylindrical and thin elastic body. Even for different head shapes, high adhesion of the electrode portion 4 to the stimulating site is ensured.
[0031]
In addition, when the holding unit 1 of the present example is mounted, the window 3 is opened in front of both eyes, and only the transparent plate 23 is provided. Light and the like are blocked. The transparent plate 23 also has an effect of adding a certain degree of rigidity to the holding portion 1 made of an elastic body. In the drawing, reference numeral 14 denotes a ventilation hole for allowing the inside of the window portion 3 to communicate with the outside to take in outside air, thereby preventing fogging occurring on the inner surface of the transparent plate 23 when the holding portion 1 is mounted. .
[0032]
The cushion portion 12 is liable to be stained as it is used, and in order to further enhance the adhesion of the electrode portion 4, a conductive gel (shown in the figure) is provided between the electrode portion 4 and the stimulating portion of the face 40. In this case, the gel adheres to the cushion portion 12 to further dirt, but since the soft elastic portion 12b of the cushion portion 12 is detachable, it is once removed and washed. You can keep it clean.
[0033]
As described above, in the facial treatment device of the present example, four pairs of the electrode portions 4 are provided and arranged so as to be in contact with the lower and upper eyes of both eyes. There may be. Further, the number of the electrode portions 4 to be installed is not limited to four pairs, but may be one or more pairs. However, a plurality of pairs is convenient because a plurality of portions can be treated simultaneously. In addition, the shape of the holding portion 1 is not limited to the goggle shape, and may be any eyeglass shape. In particular, when the shape is like general eyesight correction glasses worn by a vine, a feeling of oppression given to the user is given. Can be reduced.
[0034]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the user can apply the electrode portion to a desired stimulating portion near the eyes only by attaching the holding portion to the face, and hold the hand portion in the hand. An easy-to-use facial treatment device that can apply electrical stimulus to accurate locations for a long period of time and achieve a beauty effect without the need for cumbersome work such as applying electrodes to stimulation locations. This has the effect of becoming
[0035]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, there is an effect that a high cosmetic effect can be obtained by simultaneously applying electrical stimulation to a plurality of acupuncture points near the eyes. is there.
[0036]
According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the invention, the electrode portion is deformed according to the unevenness of the face, and the high adhesion between the electrode portion and the face is improved. It has the effect of being secured.
[0037]
According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 3, the bottom of the electrode portion is deformed in accordance with the unevenness of the face, and the high adhesion between the bottom of the electrode portion and the face is achieved. There is an effect that is secured.
[0038]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the urging force of the spring member ensures high adhesion between the bottom of the electrode portion and the face, and the spring member. Has the effect of reducing the resistance from the electrical signal generating means to the face.
[0039]
According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 5, in addition to preventing the spring member from damaging the bottom of the electrode portion, the bottom of the electrode portion is pressed by pressing the spherical plate. This has the effect of ensuring high adhesion to the face.
[0040]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the sixth aspect of the present invention, there is no influence from the roughness of both the opposing surfaces of the bottom portion of the electrode portion and the spherical plate. Even if the bottom portion of the electrode portion is greatly deformed due to the large uneven portion, there is an effect that the low resistance value is stably maintained low without being affected.
[0041]
Further, in the invention according to claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the holding portion is deformed and adhered according to the facial shape that differs for each user, and the electrode This has the effect of ensuring high adhesion between the part and the face.
[0042]
In addition, in the invention of claim 9, in addition to the effect of the invention of any of claims 1 to 8, there is an effect that the treatment is performed while securing the visibility of the user, and the usability is excellent.
[0043]
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the holding portion and thus the electrode portion are securely held on the face with high adhesion, an excellent usability is obtained. There is.
[0044]
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the tenth aspect, the band portion does not gradually shift and fall after the mounting of the holding portion, and the holding portion and the electrode portion are not covered with the face. Is securely held at the desired location, and thus has an effect of being excellent in usability.
[0045]
According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, there is an effect that a large pressing force is locally prevented from being generated in the electrode portion. .
[0046]
According to the invention of claim 13, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 12, the electrode specialized in applying electrical stimulation to the acupuncture points at the present or the outer corner of the eye is provided with an electrode portion. The soft elastic body secures sufficient cushioning properties at the part where the contact is made with the forehead, which is the part without the electrode part, and the rigid elastic body ensures the positioning of the holding part. is there.
[0047]
In the invention according to claim 14, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 8 to 13, the user can secure a view through the window and the transparent plate during treatment. Other operations can be performed. In addition, when the holding unit is placed on a desk or the like, there is an effect that the transparent plate is prevented from being damaged by the elastic body for protection.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing an example of an entire facial beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view showing the entire facial beauty device according to the first embodiment;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the electrode unit of the above.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a place where the electrode unit is provided.
FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of the facial treatment device according to the first embodiment;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holding part 3 Window part 4 Electrode part 4a Bottom part 5 Band part 6 Elastic body 12 Cushion part 17 Spring member 18 Spherical plate 19 Conductive grease 23 Transparent plate 25 Non-slip part 32 Electric signal output means 40 Face

Claims (14)

A holding unit detachably attached to the user's face, a pair of or more electrode units held by the holding unit and in contact with the vicinity of eyes of the face when the holding unit is attached, and a subcutaneous skin of the face via the electrode unit An electrical signal output means for applying electrical stimulation to nerves in the tissue. The facial treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the electrode unit is a plurality of pairs. The facial treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the electrode portion is a conductive elastic body. The facial treatment device according to claim 3, wherein the electrode portion has a bottomed cylindrical shape with a bottom portion at a contact side with the face. 5. The electrode according to claim 4, further comprising a spring member for applying a biasing force toward the face to the bottom of the electrode portion and electrically connecting the electrode portion to an electric signal generating means. Facial massager. 6. The facial treatment device according to claim 5, wherein a spherical plate whose contact side with the bottom of the electrode portion is convex is interposed at a contact point between the bottom of the electrode portion and the spring member. 7. The facial treatment device according to claim 6, wherein conductive grease is interposed at a contact point between the bottom of the electrode portion and the spherical plate. The beauty treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the holding portion is an elastic body curved along a face. The facial treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the holding portion has a shape of glasses. The facial treatment device according to claim 9, wherein the holding portion has a goggle shape in which a portion corresponding to a nose is cut out. The facial treatment device according to claim 10, further comprising a band portion connected to the right and left ends of the holding portion and hung on the back of the head, and a non-slip portion provided on a contact surface of the band portion with the back of the head. The facial treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a cushion portion is provided on a contact side of the holding portion with the face. 13. The facial treatment device according to claim 12, wherein a contact portion of the cushion portion with the forehead is formed of a hard elastic material, and another portion of the cushion portion is formed of a soft elastic material. A window for securing a view is provided in the holding unit, and a transparent plate covering the window is disposed on a surface of the holding unit opposite to the contact side with the face, and a protective elastic body is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the transparent plate. The facial treatment device according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the device is protruded.

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