JP7226865B2 - Beauty device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a beauty device that utilizes the thermal action of high frequencies and a beauty device that utilizes the physical massage effect of suction and rollers. The present invention relates to a beauty device capable of effectively obtaining an effect.

It is well known that irradiating the human body with thermal energy acts on tissues to accelerate metabolism and promote blood circulation, resulting in cosmetic effects. Thermal energy can be provided to the human body by various methods such as infrared irradiation by a heater composed of electric heating wires, ultrasonic irradiation from an ultrasonic transducer, and irradiation of ultrashort waves, radio waves, and microwaves realized by an oscillation circuit. Alternatively, a beauty device combining these has been realized. On the other hand, for the purpose of slimming, a beauty device using a massage effect has been realized. As for the massage effect, there is a beauty device that enhances the metabolism of tissue by physical massage effect using the rotation of rollers or the suction of a pump to eliminate so-called cellulite, and a high-frequency electric current (hereinafter simply referred to as high-frequency or radio wave) applied to the skin. There is also a beauty device that realizes an effect equivalent to a physical massage effect that gives stimulation such as being hit by electric current stimulation by switching the pattern of energization and discontinuation between multiple electrodes.

As a treatment device based on such known technology, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1. In Patent Document 1, the massage effect is achieved by high-frequency electrical stimulation of 80 kHz to 100 kHz, and the massage effect is realized by alternately switching the energization/rest time of a plurality of electrodes. Further, in Document 1, it is said that an electrode is provided separately for obtaining a warming effect by applying a current with a frequency of 400 kHz to 800 kHz, thereby enhancing the cosmetic effect. In Patent Document 2, a massage function is provided by a roller and a suction function, and a method of applying electric stimulation signals from low frequency (~1 kHz) to high frequency (3 kHz~) from the skin using the roller as an electrode.

In the case of the beauty device disclosed in the above Patent Document 1, 4n (n=1 or more) electrodes for transmitting high frequency are arranged at the tip of the probe, and every two electrodes positioned diagonally like crossing are positive electrodes. By controlling the voltage so that the negative poles are exchanged, the electric stimulation to the skin with a sense of rhythm brings about a massage effect. However, a high frequency of, for example, 90 kHz is used to suppress electrical stimulation to the skin to some extent, and is not as effective as low-frequency stimulation or roller suction. Also, although it can give a certain thermal effect, the effect is small compared to radio waves.

On the other hand, in the case of the beauty device disclosed in Patent Document 2, in addition to the massage effect due to rolling of the roller and pump suction, electrical stimulation is given using the roller itself as an electrode. It is intended for the purpose of, not for the purpose of hyperthermia effect. In this case, it is necessary to electrically connect the rollers themselves to the control circuit by using them as electrodes. The control for obtaining is also complicated.

WO2015/068621 WO2017/038822

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a beauty device that combines electrical stimulation and massage effects, for example, a beauty device that mainly uses the thermal effect of radio waves and a beauty device that mainly uses suction and rollers to obtain a massage effect. To provide a probe that enables effective beauty treatment by combining

In order to solve the above-described problems, a beauty device according to the present invention includes a probe having a head section in which a plurality of electrodes for supplying current to the human body and a roller capable of coming into contact with the human body are arranged; A beauty device that provides a high-frequency thermal effect, having a control circuit that supplies high-frequency current as an electric current, a suction pump that sucks air inside the head, and a pump drive circuit that drives the suction pump. wherein the plurality of electrodes are arranged at the edge of the head portion based on a basic configuration in which pairs of positive electrodes and negative electrodes are adjacently arranged , and the lines of electric force from the electrodes are in the rotational direction of the roller. The suction pump is driven by the pump driving circuit, and the probe sucks the human body, and the roller and the human body are in contact with each other. It is characterized by giving a massage effect.

Further, the beauty device according to the present invention is characterized in that it is arranged inside the rim, which is a position where the skin comes into contact during suction, in the space formed by the human body and the probe.

According to the present invention having the above configuration, the thermal effect and the massage effect can be realized at the same time, and more efficient treatment and treatment can be performed with a relatively simple configuration in which electrodes are added to the rollers and the suction function.

In addition, since the direction of rotation of the roller and the lines of electric force generated by the electrodes are perpendicular to each other, it is possible to give an effective massage effect to a wide and evenly heated area.

In addition, by arranging the position of the roller on the inner side of the probe from the contact surface, it is possible to obtain a tapping effect on the skin that is protruding with the hand. Furthermore, it has become possible to give an effective massage effect to a wide and evenly heated area in the direction of the rotation axis of the roller.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention; 1 is an implementation diagram of a beauty device main body 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a structural diagram of the head of the probe of the beauty device according to the embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory diagram of the operation of the probe of the beauty device of the embodiment of the present invention An implementation example of the operation of the probe of the beauty device of the embodiment of the present invention Implementation example of the probe (small) of the beauty device according to the embodiment of the present invention

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is composed of a beauty device main body 1 and a probe 5. The beauty device main body 1 includes a control circuit (hereinafter referred to as RF control circuit 2) for sending radio waves to the electrode 6 of the probe 5, and a pump for suction (hereinafter referred to as RF control circuit 2). , a suction pump 3), and a drive circuit for driving the pump (hereinafter referred to as a pump drive circuit 4). The RF control circuit 2 and the pump drive circuit 4 may be configured to perform independent control from each other. It may be a configuration that operates. In that case, a signal line (not shown) is provided between the RF control circuit 2 and the pump drive circuit 4 and controlled appropriately. A probe 5 that provides radio waves and suction and massage effects is connected to the beauty device main body 1 . The probe 5 is composed of electrodes 6 and rollers 7, which will be described later. Moreover, it has a detachable structure so that it can be replaced with a small probe 11 (described later) as necessary.

2A and 2B are six views of the beauty device body 1. FIG. (a) is a top view, (b) is a left side view, (c) is a bottom view, (d) is a front view, (e) is a right side view, and (f) is a rear view. An RF control circuit 2, a suction pump 3, and a pump driving circuit 4 are housed inside the main body. It is connected to the probe 5 by a signal line for supplying signals from the RF control circuit and a cable (not shown) integrated with the suction hose of the suction pump. The beauty device main body 1 may be of a vertical type for easy operation as in this implementation example, and may have a movable structure in which an operation monitor such as a touch panel is attached to the upper part of the main body and wheels are attached to the lower part. For example, the beauty device main body 1 is provided with a button or a rotary switch that enables output control of the suction pump 3 and radio wave output from the electrode 6 . It is possible to make settings for appropriate cosmetic treatment according to the user's condition and bodily sensation.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the probe 5 according to the embodiment of the present invention, which includes an electrode 6 for outputting radio waves and a roller 7 for giving a swelling effect to the skin. (a) is a top view, (b) is a left side view, (c) is a bottom view, (d) is a front view, (e) is a right side view, and (f) is a rear view. A plurality of electrodes 6 are arranged on the edge of the probe 5, which is the contact surface with the skin, based on the adjacent arrangement of pairs of positive and negative electrodes. In this embodiment, six electrodes 6, that is, three pairs of positive and negative electrodes are provided. The roller 7 is arranged so that the electric lines of force between the electrodes and the direction of rotation of the roller are perpendicular to each other. Generally, a beauty device that utilizes the thermal effect of RF is used by applying a gel to the skin and applying it to the skin while moving the probe 5, so that it is washed after use. Therefore, the roller 7 is also realized with a relatively simple shaft-fixed structure that can be removed. In addition, in order to prevent air leakage during the suction operation by the suction pump 3, a packing (not shown) is provided at the base of the electrode. As described above, the probe 5 can be realized with a relatively simple structure. In addition, the position of the electrode 6 is not limited to the edge of the probe 5, and may be at least a position where it can contact the skin at the time of suction. Any position within the space formed by the human body and the probe and at a position where the skin contacts during suction may be used. In particular, regarding the positional relationship between the electrodes 6 and the rollers 7 , the rollers 7 may be arranged on the side opposite to the human body with respect to the plane determined by the electrodes 6 . Alternatively, the roller 7 may be arranged at a position farther from the human body (skin) than each electrode 6 . If the positional relationship between the electrodes 6 and the rollers 7 is different from this, the skin is likely to be pressed by the rollers and the contact with the electrodes is likely to be insufficient. . Alternatively, since the current is concentrated between the electrode 6 and the roller, the effect of the high frequency is limited to the area where the current is concentrated. Therefore, in either case, the effect of the high frequency and the effect of the treatment are reduced. However, in the present invention, since the positional relationship between the electrode 6 and the roller 7 is set as described above, the roller 7 does not hinder the application of the high frequency by the electrode 6, and the effect of the high frequency is more efficiently applied to the skin over a wide range. can be supplied to

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the positions of the electrodes 6 and rollers 7 that make up the head portion of the probe 5. The electrodes 6 are arranged at the edge of the head portion with which the skin surface 10 of the person to be treated is in contact, and the radio waves is radiated from the electrode 6, the skin surface 10 is warmed. With respect to the skin-contacting surface, the roller 7 is arranged on the inner side of the probe. The air inside the head is sucked from above the head portion by the suction operation by the suction pump 3, and a negative pressure is generated. By creating a gap with the skin, the skin is lifted during the suction action by the suction pump 3 and comes into contact with the rotatable roller due to pump suction. In this state, when the probe 5 is moved left and right on the paper surface of FIG. 4, the contact surface between the roller 7 and the skin follows the skin and rotates. Appropriately controlling the OFF periodic motion makes it possible to obtain a tapping effect called protruding motion on the user's skin.

The RF control circuit 2 is a circuit for heating the tissue in the radiated area by passing radio waves, generally with a frequency of 300 kHz to 5 MHz, through the electrode 6 to the human body. For example, in the present invention, it is realized by sending radio waves with a frequency of 800 kHz. The supply pattern of the radio wave to the electrode 6 may be the same pattern for a plurality of positive electrode-negative pair configurations, a pattern of switching the positive electrode-negative electrode, a pattern of varying the output, etc. Various controls are performed. can be

The pump drive circuit 4 can arbitrarily set the suction pressure of the suction pump 3 and the ON and OFF times to obtain a tapping sensation that suits the individual user. As setting parameters, the maximum value for the suction pressure, and the continuous suction and ON-OFF pattern (LOW, MID, HIGH, etc.) for the suction pattern can be set from the main unit.

Since the roller 7 rotates at the tip of the probe, it is desirable to have a spindle shape as shown in the figure. Since it comes into direct contact with the skin, any water-resistant material that does not affect the human body can be used. For example, synthetic resin, plastic, or the like may be used.

The electrode 6 is for radiating radio waves to the human body, and is generally made of a conductive metal such as stainless steel or nickel.

The cosmetic device main body 1 is provided with a button or a rotary switch for controlling the output of the suction pump 3 and the output of radio waves from the electrode 6 . It is possible to make settings for appropriate beauty treatment in accordance with the user's condition and bodily sensation.

FIG. 6 shows a miniature probe 11 for performing procedures on relatively narrow surfaces. (a) is a top view, (b) is a left side view, (c) is a bottom view, (d) is a front view, (e) is a right side view, and (f) is a rear view. In this case, the electrodes are similarly arranged in six (three pairs). As for the rollers, in the case of miniaturization, even a single roller can provide the extrusion effect.

In the probe realized in FIGS. 3 and 6, as shown in FIG. 4, the radio waves from the positive and negative electrodes of the electrodes 6 are radiated to the human body, converted into heat, and a fat burning effect is obtained. It is said that the area through which the electric lines of force between the electrodes pass is warmed up to about 2 cm under the skin. At this time, since the direction of rotation of the roller is perpendicular to the lines of electric force from the positive and negative electrodes, the suction operation is performed so as to cover the warmed area, resulting in a great slimming effect. On the other hand, in order to arrange the electric lines of force formed by the electrodes parallel to the rotation direction of the roller, the electrodes must be arranged so as to sandwich the roller, which reduces the degree of freedom in the arrangement of the electrodes. In addition, since the current path becomes long, the voltage value for supplying a sufficient current becomes large, which is not desirable. Alternatively, since suction is performed, the skin is partially drawn into the probe, and a curved portion is generated. become difficult. Alternatively, if the direction of rotation of the roller and the lines of electric force are parallel, multiple current paths will be configured in parallel, and the roller will perform the treatment where different high-frequency effects are obtained. The unevenness of the effect tends to occur in parts. However, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the rotation direction of the rollers and the lines of electric force are arranged at right angles, so that the rollers and the electrodes can be arranged more freely. Alternatively, a uniform current can be supplied without the influence of the curved portion due to attraction. Alternatively, the amount of electric current is constant in the axial direction of the roller, and the treatment is performed by the roller on the portion where the uniform effect of the high frequency can be obtained, so that the uniform effect can be obtained.

Next, a usage example of the therapeutic device of the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above will be described. The present invention can also be used as a medical device by changing the frequency and output of electrical stimulation to be used and the intensity of suction. Regarding the use of the treatment device, there is no particular difference between the use of the beauty device and the treatment device, so it can be explained as the use of the beauty device.

The use of the probe of the present invention is basically the same as that of a beauty device using radio waves in a conventional beauty salon. That is, the gel is applied to the skin of the subject to be treated, and the probe is brought into contact with the skin and moved at a constant speed. For the gel, a material with high thermal conductivity is used so that the heat of the device is efficiently transferred to the treatment site, and a material containing ingredients that are effective in tightening the skin is also used. If the area to be treated is a relatively large area such as the abdomen or back, the use of the probe in FIG. 2 makes it possible to efficiently obtain a slimming effect over a wide area. On the other hand, if it is desired to treat the upper arm, shin, or pinpoint, the small probe 11 shown in FIG. 6 can be used.

When the power switch of the beauty device or treatment device of the present invention is turned on, the suction output level, operation pattern, and radio wave output level are set. The suction level is, for example, 40 kPa at maximum, and 60 kPa at maximum for medical devices, and LOW, MID, and HIGH are selected. Furthermore, fine adjustment may be made possible with an adjustment volume realized by a rotary switch. The suction pattern is selected from continuous and intermittent (Fast, Mid, Slow) with buttons on the beauty device main body 1 . Radio waves are set to, for example, a frequency of 800 kHz and a maximum level of 250 V, and a maximum of 2 MHz and 350 V for medical devices. Levels may be set in increments of 20 V, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc., using buttons on the beauty device main body 1, or may be finely adjusted using an adjustment volume. The temperature should be set appropriately so as to obtain the effective temperature for slimming and the feeling of swelling.

Alternatively, an output button may be provided on the probe so that the practitioner can manually control ON/OFF of suction and output of radio waves. The suction and radio waves may be controlled in synchronism, or they may be turned on and off independently.

For radio waves, it is desirable to detect contact with the skin and not to output the signal when there is no contact, in order to prevent accidents.

According to the beauty device of the present invention, a more efficient effect can be obtained in the simultaneous treatment of fat burning based on the thermal effect of radio waves (RF) and improvement of the slimming effect due to suction. In the present invention, since the rollers act orthogonally to the area between the electrodes where the radio waves act, the swelling effect is obtained over a wide area, and the radio waves penetrate deeper under the skin than when suction is not performed. works. In the past, although there were devices that simultaneously acted on suction and radio waves, suction rollers were not installed, and the effect of side effects was weak. However, in the present invention, an efficient slimming effect can be obtained, so the treatment time can be shortened and the efficiency can be improved.

In addition, depending on the patient's condition, the pattern of sideburns caused by suction and the output level of radio waves are changed, or radio waves and suction are performed simultaneously, followed by radio waves only, suction only, and other treatment methods. It is possible to perform effective treatment by combining them.

In the present invention, six electrodes are provided at the tip of the probe, but the number is not limited to this. It is also possible to increase or decrease according to the size of the tip portion of the probe. That is, the number n of pairs of positive and negative electrodes may be set to 2n, or the probe may be composed of an odd number of electrodes. By arranging the electrodes and rollers in such a way that the direction of rotation of the rollers is aligned with the direction perpendicular to the electric lines of force from the electrodes, it is possible to efficiently obtain the synergistic effect of the warming effect of radio waves and the extrusion effect of roller suction. . For example, compared to using a probe having only a roller for a certain period of time and then performing treatment with only radio waves (both separately treated), using the probe of the present invention can be performed in a shorter period of time. , you can get a higher effect than if you treated both separately.

It should be noted that the illustrated embodiment is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention includes various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the claims in addition to what is directly shown by the described embodiment. It goes without saying that changes are included. For example, the present invention is not limited to beauty devices, but can be applied to massage devices, relaxation devices, and other devices. Furthermore, the electrical stimulation to be used is not limited to high-frequency electrical stimulation, and low-frequency electrical stimulation may be used as long as a desired effect can be obtained. Alternatively, in the above embodiment, the high frequency is turned on at the same time as the suction is turned on, and the high frequency is turned off when the suction is turned off. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the radio waves are turned off when the suction is turned on a plurality of times. The radio wave output may be turned off when the suction is turned on, and the radio waves may be turned on when the suction is turned off. may be set to ON.

A probe based on another aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of electrodes for supplying current to the human body, and a roller that can contact the human body, and the electric lines of force from the electrodes have a component orthogonal to the rotation direction of the roller. It is characterized by Alternatively, a plurality of electrodes are provided in an annular shape at the tip of the probe that comes into contact with the skin, so that high frequency waves can flow from the electrodes to the user's skin, and electric lines of force from the electrodes can be applied. It comprises rollers arranged in an orthogonal direction, a control circuit for applying radio waves to the electrodes, a suction pump for sucking up the skin, and a pump drive circuit for driving the pump, more specifically. Specifically, it is a beauty device that has both functions of thermal effect by radio waves and physical massage by rollers and suction. A high-frequency wave is applied from the electrode at the tip of the probe that contacts the user's skin to obtain a thermal effect, and an effective cosmetic effect can be obtained by rotating the roller in a direction perpendicular to the electric lines of force from the electrode.

Also, the probe according to the present invention comprises a plurality of electrodes for supplying electric current to a human body, a roller contactable with the human body, and the roller on the side opposite to the human body with respect to a plane determined by the plurality of electrodes. are arranged.
Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a beauty instrument based on the present invention includes a probe having a head section in which a plurality of electrodes for supplying electric current to the human body and a roller capable of coming into contact with the human body are arranged. , a control circuit for supplying a high-frequency current as the current, a suction pump for sucking the air inside the head, and a pump driving circuit for driving the suction pump, and providing a thermal effect by the high-frequency. The beauty device, wherein the plurality of electrodes are arranged at the edge of the head portion and arranged adjacent to each other near the rotation axis with the rotation axis of the roller interposed therebetween, The suction pump is driven by the pump driving circuit, and in a state in which the probe sucks the human body, the rollers and the human body come into contact with each other to give a massage effect.
Further, the beauty device according to the present invention includes a probe having a head portion in which a plurality of electrodes for supplying current to the human body and a roller capable of coming into contact with the human body are arranged, and a high-frequency current as the current. A beauty device that provides a thermal effect by the high frequency, having a control circuit, a suction pump that sucks air inside the head portion, and a pump drive circuit that drives the suction pump, wherein the plurality of the electrodes is provided. are arranged at the edge of the head portion and are arranged adjacent to each other on one side of the rotation axis of the roller, wherein the suction pump is driven by the pump drive circuit to cause the A beauty device, wherein the roller and the human body are brought into contact with each other while a probe is sucking the human body to give a massage effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Beauty device main body 2... RF control circuit 3... Suction pump 4... Pump drive circuit 5... Probe 6... Electrode 7... Roller 8... Electrode (small size)
9 Roller (small size)
10... Skin surface 11... Small probe

Claims (2)

a probe having a head portion in which a plurality of electrodes for supplying electric current to the human body and a roller contactable with the human body are arranged;
a control circuit for supplying a high-frequency current as the current; a suction pump for sucking the air inside the head;
and a pump drive circuit for driving the suction pump, the cosmetic device providing the high-frequency thermal effect,
The plurality of electrodes are arranged at the edge of the head part based on a basic configuration in which pairs of positive electrodes and negative electrodes are adjacently arranged , and the electric lines of force from the electrodes are in the circumferential direction of the roller, which is the rotation direction of the roller. arranged to have orthogonal components with
A beauty machine, wherein the suction pump is driven by the pump drive circuit to provide a massage effect by contacting the roller with the human body while the probe is sucking the human body. 2. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the beauty device is arranged inside the rim portion, which is a position where the skin comes into contact during suction, in a space formed by the human body and the probe.

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