WO2006131997A1

WO2006131997A1 - Treatment device

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Publication number: WO2006131997A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/015610
Authority: WO
Inventors: Iwao Yamazaki
Original assignee: Ya-Man Ltd.
Priority date: 2005-06-07
Filing date: 2005-08-29
Publication date: 2006-12-14
Also published as: JP4633795B2; JPWO2006131997A1

Abstract

A treatment device (1) has a face head and a body head individually detachably fixed to a casing and brought to be in contact with a skin surface; a head vibration mechanism equipped with an ultrasonic vibrator for ultrasonically vibrating the heads fixed to the casing and with a high frequency signal generation circuit; and a magnetic field generation mechanism equipped with a magnet for generating a magnetic field from the edge of the heads fixed to the casing and with a magnetism transmission member incorporating a magnetic body placed facing the magnet.

Description

Specification

Treatment equipment

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus for performing beauty treatment such as beautifying skin and slimming.

Background art

[0002] A probe for contact with the skin surface incorporating an ultrasonic transducer and a circuit for supplying high-frequency power to the ultrasonic transducer are provided, and the intensity of ultrasonic vibration to be supplied to the skin surface is determined at a predetermined cycle. There is known a beauty treatment apparatus that can realize an effective beauty treatment by being variable (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] This type of beauty treatment apparatus supplies ultrasonic vibrations to the skin surface of the face and limbs, thereby removing the bactericidal action of the skin surface layer, the sebum adhering to the pores and the residue of the Ichi makeup liquid. Various skin beautifying effects such as cleansing action, promoting blood circulation on the skin and activating the skin tissue, and releasing blemishes and wrinkles by releasing muscle tension.

[0004] In addition, by supplying ultrasonic vibrations to the luxurious part of the body with such a beauty treatment apparatus, it is also possible to obtain a slimming effect that decomposes subcutaneous fat by generating heat in the deep part of the skin. The decomposed subcutaneous fat becomes waste and is absorbed into blood vessels and lymph vessels and disappears.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 3312112

Disclosure of the invention

[0005] By the way, in the beauty treatment apparatus of the above-mentioned literature that varies the intensity of ultrasonic vibration, it cannot be said that the skin beautifying effect and slimming effect that can be expected by the beauty treatment are necessarily sufficient. There is a request to further improve the beauty treatment effect.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such problems, and synergistically creates a plurality of types of cosmetic treatments including a cosmetic treatment capable of obtaining a blood circulation promoting action on the body. The purpose is to provide a treatment device that can be expected to have an excellent beauty treatment effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the treatment device according to the present invention is brought into contact with the skin surface. A head vibration mechanism for ultrasonically vibrating the head, and a magnetic field generation mechanism for generating a magnetic field from the vicinity of the head.

That is, according to the present invention, a synergistic effect of a mechanical massage effect that applies a dynamic stimulus to the skin surface through a vibrating head and a blood circulation promotion effect by applying a magnetic force to the blood flow in the skin cells. Due to the target action, an excellent skin beautifying effect and slimming effect can be obtained.

[0008] In addition, the treatment apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that, instead of the head vibration mechanism, an ion introduction mechanism that causes the head to function as an ion introduction electrode is provided. In this case, in addition to allowing the magnetic force to act on the blood flow in the skin cells, water-soluble active ingredients can be penetrated into the skin by iontophoresis, so that more effective skin treatment can be performed. .

[0009] Further, the treatment apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that a laser irradiation mechanism for irradiating the skin surface with laser light is provided instead of the head vibration mechanism.

According to this configuration, the effect of promoting blood circulation by applying a magnetic force to the blood flow in the skin cells described above, and the metabolism obtained by heating the skin tissue with laser light, which is light with high energy density. Since the promoting effect can be synergistically imparted, the skin treatment effect can be further improved.

[0010] In addition, the treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes an energization stimulation mechanism that causes the head to function as an energization stimulation electrode that applies electrical stimulation to the skin surface by energization, instead of the head vibration mechanism. Features.

According to the present invention, the electrical stimulation given to the skin surface and the action of the magnetic force for improving the blood flow in the skin cells as described above can be combined to obtain a higher skin beautifying effect. .

In the present invention, the magnetic field generation mechanism can be configured using a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. Here, when a permanent magnet is employed, it is desirable to embed the permanent magnet in the vicinity of the head mounting portion in the casing to which the head is mounted. This prevents dust such as iron powder from adhering to the surface of the permanent magnet.

[0012] Further, according to the present invention, the magnetic field generating mechanism is attached to a portion on the casing where the magnetic force acts. There may be further provided a magnetic transmission member that is detachably mounted and has a magnetic body built into the non-magnetic body. Further, the magnetic transmission member is formed in an annular shape, and examples thereof include a configuration in which the head is inserted so as to be inserted into the central opening. By applying such a magnetic transmission member, even if iron powder or the like adheres to the surface of the magnetic transmission member, removing the magnetic transmission member from the housing side causes the magnetism to be lost, and cleaning, etc. Can be easily maintained.

[0013] In the treatment apparatus of the present invention, a plurality of types of heads having different natural frequencies are prepared, and the plurality of types of heads are individually and detachably mounted. A head mounting portion provided in the housing, and a head discrimination mechanism for discriminating a type of the head mounted on the head mounting portion of the housing, wherein the head vibration mechanism includes the head Based on the discrimination result of the discrimination mechanism, the type of the disc discriminated head is ultrasonically vibrated at a frequency corresponding to the natural frequency. In other words, according to this configuration, it is desired to perform a beautifying treatment that is desired to apply a relatively high frequency vibration to the skin surface and a slimming treatment that is effective to supply a relatively low frequency vibration to the skin surface. , Each can be performed under appropriate vibration conditions.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, with a head portion disassembled.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the treatment device of FIG. 1 with the head portion disassembled.

[Fig. 3] A cross-sectional view of the treatment device of Fig. 1 with the head portion disassembled and the side force also seen.

FIG. 4 is a detailed view showing a state where a head for facial cosmetic treatment is attached to the treatment apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing in detail a state in which the body cosmetic treatment head portion is attached to the treatment apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram functionally showing the control system of the treatment apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a waveform diagram showing in detail the output voltage of the high-frequency signal generating circuit provided in the treatment apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 8 shows a treatment device according to a second embodiment of the present invention with the head portion disassembled. Front view.

[FIG. 9] A cross-sectional view of the treatment device of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing in detail a state where the head portion of the treatment apparatus of FIG. 8 is attached.

FIG. 11 is a diagram functionally showing the control system of the treatment apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing in detail a state in which the head portion is attached to the treatment apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing a treatment apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a side view showing the treatment apparatus of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram functionally showing a control system of the treatment apparatus of FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] (First embodiment)

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the treatment device according to the first embodiment of the present invention with the head portion disassembled, FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the treatment device with the head portion disassembled, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the treatment apparatus as seen from the side with the head portion disassembled. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing in detail the state where the head for facial cosmetic treatment is attached to this treatment device, and Fig. 5 shows the state where the head portion for body cosmetic treatment of this treatment device is attached. It is sectional drawing shown in detail. FIG. 6 is a block diagram functionally showing the control system of the treatment device.

[0017] The treatment device 1 according to the present embodiment synergizes the mechanical masking effect that applies dynamic stimulation to the skin surface and the blood circulation promoting effect by applying a magnetic force to the blood flow in the skin cells. A handy-type beauty treatment that can be obtained with a single device that can be used for both a beautiful skin treatment that mainly applies cosmetic treatment to the face and a slimming treatment that removes subcutaneous fat from the body (body). Device.

[0018] As shown in Figs. 1 to 6, the treatment device 1 includes a face head 3 and a body head 5 that are individually attached to and detached from a casing 2 that forms an outer shell of the device body. Connect freely. Casing 2 has a handling part (grip) Part) 2a is formed at one end thereof. On the front surface (front surface) of the other end portion of the casing 2, a head mounting portion 2f including a male screw portion 2b for attaching and detaching the heads 3 and 5 to / from the casing 2 is provided. That is, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the male screw portion 2b is screwed into the female screw portions 3b and 5b provided in the heads 3 and 5, respectively, to connect the head 3 (or the head 5) and the casing 2. Connect together. Here, the mechanism for attaching and detaching the heads 3 and 5 may be a screw-in structure or an insertion structure using engagement by a claw or the like.

Here, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, the face head 3 is also configured with a base plate force that also serves as a diaphragm and an electrically insulating material force. This diaphragm propagates the ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibrator 3a built in the head 3 to the skin surface. Further, on the base end face of the head 3, strip electrodes 3c, 3d and 3e are provided concentrically around the female screw portion 3b. The strip electrodes 3c, 3d, 3e are electrically connected to the arc-shaped electrodes 2c, 2d, 2e on the casing 2 side when the head 3 is mounted.

On the other hand, the body head 5 has a larger mass than the face head 3, that is, has a lower natural frequency. Further, inside the head 5, an ultrasonic transducer 5a having vibration characteristics corresponding to the natural frequency of the head is incorporated. In other words, the treatment effect can be selected by properly using the heads 3 and 5 having different vibration characteristics. For example, apply head 3 that generates ultrasonic waves with high frequency when performing skin treatment, and selectively use head 5 that generates ultrasonic waves with low frequency when performing slimming treatments. become.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5, unlike the head 3 for the face, the head 5 for the body is provided with a strip electrode 5c and a wide strip electrode 5d. ing. In other words, the strip electrode 5d electrically connects the arc-shaped electrodes 2d and 2e on the casing 2 side when the head 5 is mounted. As a result, the high-frequency signal generation circuit 15 on the main board 16 built in the casing 2 can distinguish between the head 3 and the head 5.

In addition to the high-frequency signal generating circuit 15, an LED lamp 12, a push switch 10, and the like are mounted on the main board 16. The LED lamp 12 and the push switch 10 are arranged on the front surface of the casing 2 so that the tip portion is exposed. LED lamp 1 2 visually displays the power on / off status of the device, and lights when the power is turned on. It turns off when the power is turned off. The push switch 10 is a switch for switching ON / OFF of the main power supply. That is, when the push switch 10 is pressed with the power OFF, the power is turned ON and a high frequency signal is output from the high frequency signal generating circuit 15. On the other hand, when the push switch is pressed with the power on, the power is turned off and the output of the high frequency signal from the high frequency signal generating circuit 15 is stopped.

Next, the control system of the treatment apparatus 1 will be described mainly based on FIG.

That is, the high frequency signal generation circuit 15 includes an oscillation circuit 17 that oscillates a high frequency output, a variable amplification circuit 19 that variably amplifies the oscillation output of the oscillation circuit 17, and a face that controls the oscillation circuit 17 and the variable amplification circuit 19 respectively. Control circuit 18 and body control circuit 20 are provided. One terminal portion of the variable amplifier circuit 19 is electrically connected to the arc-shaped electrodes 2c, 2d, 2e. The other terminal portion of the variable amplifier circuit 19 is grounded.

[0024] In the face head 3, one terminal portion of the built-in ultrasonic transducer 3a is connected to the female screw portion 3b, and the other terminal portion is grounded. In the body head 5, one terminal portion of the built-in ultrasonic transducer 5a is connected to the female screw portion 5b, and the other terminal portion is grounded.

Next, the switching function of the oscillation frequency of the high frequency signal and the switching function of the oscillation output of the high frequency signal will be described.

When the face control circuit 18 detects that the head 3 is mounted on the casing 2, the face control circuit 18 controls the oscillation circuit 17 so that a high frequency signal of a relatively high frequency, for example, around 1 MHz, is oscillated, and variable amplification. The variable amplification circuit 19 is controlled so that the circuit 19 has a relatively low output, for example, an oscillation output of about 0.1 to 0.3 WZcm ^{2 with} respect to the skin surface. On the other hand, when the body control circuit 20 detects that the head 5 is attached to the casing 2, the body control circuit 20 controls the oscillation circuit 17 so that a high frequency signal of a relatively low frequency, for example, about 500 to 800 MHz is oscillated. At the same time, the variable amplifier circuit 19 is controlled so that the output from the variable amplifier circuit 19 is relatively low, for example, an oscillation output of about 0.4 to 0.8 WZcm ^{2 with} respect to the skin surface.

[0026] Here, in the treatment apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the face head 3 has a resonance frequency. It is formed in a relatively small size so that (natural frequency) becomes high. On the other hand, the head 5 for the body is formed in a relatively large size (a size larger than the head 3) so that the resonance frequency (natural frequency) is low. Here, when setting the resonance frequency (natural frequency) as described above, the hardness of each head material may be changed as appropriate.

[0027] That is, in the treatment apparatus 1 having such a configuration, when performing a skin beautification treatment using the face head 3, the ultrasonic vibration of the frequency is relatively small! Is done. On the other hand, when performing slimming treatment using the head 5 for the body, a relatively low frequency ultrasonic vibration can be applied to the skin surface with a large vibration intensity. Thereby, the cosmetic treatment according to the kind of desired treatment can be performed suitably. Further, in this case, since the operation force treatment for mounting the individual heads 3 and 5 on the casing 2 is linked to the operation for setting the type of treatment, the operation becomes easy and the convenience is improved.

[0028] Furthermore, in the treatment apparatus 1, it is effective to apply ultrasonic vibrations of a relatively high frequency, and the skin-beautifying part where unevenness changes drastically in a narrow region such as the forehead, nose, and heel. A small head 3 can inevitably be applied to the (face part). On the other hand, it is effective to apply ultrasonic vibration at a relatively low frequency, and has a large processing area for removing subcutaneous fat, and a large-sized head 5 on the slimming target part (body part). Applicable.

Here, the variable function of the oscillation output of the high-frequency signal provided in the treatment apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

That is, the high-frequency signal generating circuit 15 continuously changes the oscillation output of the high-frequency signal with the passage of time. Here, FIG. 7 is a waveform diagram showing in detail the voltage output from the high-frequency signal generating circuit 15.

Specifically, the face control circuit 18 and the body control circuit 20 continuously change the high-frequency signal at a value not more than a predetermined maximum output in the device state of the head 3 or the head 5. , And repeatedly between a maximum value and a minimum value in a substantially sinusoidal shape. In this case, the minimum value is set to a value larger than 0 (that is, the state where the excitation of the ultrasonic transducer is stopped)! The period is set, for example, in 4 to 10 seconds. The output range is set to, for example, 0.1 to 0.3 WZcm ² for skin beautification treatment, while it is set to, for example, 0.4 to 0.8 WZcm ² for slimming treatment. This configuration can suppress the occurrence of so-called cavitation (a phenomenon of cellular voiding induced by the generation of active oxygen), which is a factor that reduces skin activation. Vibration can be supplied.

[0031] Next, a magnetic field generation mechanism provided in the treatment apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

As this magnetic field generating mechanism, for example, two magnets (permanent magnets) 9 are embedded in a portion of the casing 2 that holds the edge of the head, that is, in the vicinity of the head mounting portion 2f. Furthermore, as this magnetic field generating mechanism, there are magnetic transmission members 6 and 8 that are detachably mounted on the portion of the casing 2 on which the magnetic force of the magnet 9 acts and the magnetic body 7 is built in the non-magnetic body. Is provided. The magnetic transmission members 6 and 8 are formed in a ring shape (annular shape), and are mounted so that the heads 3 and 5 are individually inserted into central through holes (opening portions) 6a and 8a, respectively. Here, in a state where the magnetic transmission members 6 and 8 are mounted on the head mounting portion 2f of the casing 2, the magnetic body 7 and the magnet 9 are arranged to face each other. Even if iron powder adheres to the surface of the magnetic transmission members 6 and 8 by applying such magnetic transmission members 6 and 8, the magnetic transmission members 6 and 8 are also removed from the casing 2 side force. Therefore, the magnetic properties are lost, and maintenance such as cleaning can be easily performed. The magnet 9 is exemplified by neodymium magnets, and it is desirable to apply a magnet that generates a magnetic force of about 200 mT (2 OOOG), for example.

[0032] According to the treatment device 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, a mechanical massage effect that applies a dynamic stimulus to the skin surface through the vibrated head and a magnetic force on the blood flow in the skin cells. Due to the synergistic action with the effect of promoting blood circulation by the action, an excellent skin beautifying effect and slimming effect can be obtained. In addition, according to the treatment device 1, by operating the head in contact with the skin surface in a direction along the skin surface, the action by the magnetic force and the action by the vibration are continuously applied to a predetermined part of the body. can do. As a result, a mechanism for vibrating heads 3 and 5 (ultrasonic transducers 3a and 5a, etc.) and a magnetic field are generated. Mechanism (magnet 9 and magnetic transmission members 6 and 8) can be divided into the inside of the head 3 and 5 main body and the edge of the head (outside of the head 3 and 5 main body). This makes it possible to improve the degree of freedom of component layout of the head portion.

[0033] (Second Embodiment)

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 8 is a front view showing the treatment device 31 according to this embodiment with the head portion disassembled, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the treatment device 31 as seen from the side with the head portion disassembled. The FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing in detail the state in which the head portion is attached to the treatment apparatus 31, and FIG. 11 is a diagram functionally showing the control system of the treatment apparatus 31.

[0034] As shown in Figs. 8 to 11, the treatment apparatus 31 according to this embodiment replaces the heads 3 and 5 provided in the treatment apparatus 1 of the first embodiment with its casing. An ion introduction head 33 is provided on 32. In addition, the handling unit 32a of the treatment device 31 is provided with a head (ion introduction electrode) 33 for ion introduction and a pair of grip electrodes (ground electrode) 34. Further, in the treatment apparatus 31 of the present embodiment, a skin beautifying sheet 37 impregnated with lotion or cosmetic liquid as a water-soluble active ingredient for introducing ions into the skin is applied. Sarakuko, the treatment device 31 of this embodiment has a beautifying skin through a magnetic transmission member 36, which will be described later, so that ions can be introduced after a skin beating sheet 37 made of cotton, for example, is interposed between the head 33 and the skin surface. The sheet 37 is held on the front surface of the head 33. Instead of using the beautifying skin sheet 37, it is also possible to apply lotion or cosmetic liquid to the face, and press the head 33 to make the water-soluble active ingredient penetrate into the face skin. Here, examples of the active ingredient include provitamin C and the like.

[0035] Here, the head 33 to be brought into contact with the skin surface of the skin beautifying object is used as an iontophoretic electrode. The iontophoresis circuit 43 shown in FIG. 11 applies a voltage for ion introduction to the head 33 as an electrode under the control of the controller 40 when a user input is also given a predetermined input operation via the operation key 42. To do. More specifically, the controller 40 controls the ion introduction circuit 43 to apply a voltage so that the head 33 is a negative pole (negative electrode) and the grip electrode 34 is a positive pole (positive electrode). 33 is positive (positive electrode), grip It is possible to execute at least a positive mode in which a voltage is applied so that the electrode 34 becomes a negative electrode (negative electrode).

[0036] Here, in the negative mode, the form of voltage application will be described with reference to the head 33. Continuous negative DC voltage (negative constant voltage) application, negative pulse voltage (voltage value fluctuates on the negative side) DC pulse voltage) or negative AC voltage is exemplified. In addition, a voltage supply in which a continuous negative DC voltage and a negative pulse voltage are superimposed may be performed. The minus pulse voltage is a rectangular wave whose voltage value varies between −2 V and −36 V, for example, within a frequency range of, for example, 1 to 200 Hz. On the other hand, in the plus mode, when the form of voltage application is described with reference to the head 33, application of plus pulse voltage (DC pulse voltage whose voltage value fluctuates on the positive side) or application of plus AC voltage is exemplified. . In addition to this, it is possible to supply a voltage by superimposing a continuous positive DC voltage (positive constant voltage) and a positive pulse voltage!

[0037] Beauty treatment agents to be soaked into the beautifying skin sheet 37 include various vitamins and ceramides, cosmetic ingredients such as collagen (including collagen beads) and whitening agents, and cosmetic ingredients used as various cosmetics. , Ultraviolet absorbers, sunscreen inhibitors, moisturizers, oil replenishers, those containing skin protecting ingredients such as inflammation inhibitors, and in some cases those containing facial cleansing ingredients.

[0038] Here, when the skin condition is, for example, dry skin, and the skin wrinkles and the like are removed, the minus mode is executed, and the negative ions are introduced into the subcutaneous tissue, so that the skin cells The activation of the pores opens the pores and moisturizes the skin. On the other hand, if the skin quality is greasy and you want to remove acne, etc., you can perform Plus Mode to calm the skin's cellular tissue, close pores, remove acne, etc. Is arranged. In the treatment apparatus 1, for example, a cleansing function for removing dirt components such as mud and dust from the skin can be realized by impregnating cotton with water and applying an iontophoretic electrode with a positive polarity.

[0039] The treatment device 31 of the present embodiment also includes a magnetic transmission member 36 having a through-hole 36a similar to the treatment device 1 of the first embodiment and incorporating the magnetic body 7, and a magnet 9. A magnetic field generation mechanism is provided. Therefore, according to the treatment apparatus 31 of the present embodiment, the penetration effect of the active ingredient by introducing a chemical liquid or cosmetic liquid into the skin, and the promotion of blood circulation by applying a magnetic force to the blood flow in the skin cells. Combined with the effect, an effective skin treatment can be performed.

[0040] (Third embodiment)

As shown in FIG. 12, a treatment device 51 according to this embodiment is configured to include a head 53 on a casing 52 instead of the head 33 provided in the treatment device 31 of the second embodiment. ing. The head 53 includes a laser diode 54 and a heat sink 58 that cools the laser diode 54 as a laser irradiation mechanism that irradiates the skin surface with laser light. The head 53 is also provided with a magnetic transmission member 56 containing the magnetic body 7 through the through hole 56a, as in the first and second embodiments. A rod-type light guide lens that guides the laser light emitted from the laser diode 54 and irradiates the skin surface may be provided. A cap 57 having a laser irradiation port 55 as an opening is attached to the entire surface of the head 53, and this cap 57 detects a contact with the skin surface and controls irradiation of laser light Z non-irradiation. Etc. are also given.

Therefore, according to the treatment device 51 according to this embodiment, the blood tissue is promoted by applying a magnetic force to the blood flow in the skin cells described above, and the skin tissue is heated by the laser beam that is a light having a high energy density. The effect of promoting metabolism can be synergistically imparted, so that the skin beautifying effect can be further improved.

[0041] (Fourth embodiment)

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 13 is a front view showing the treatment device 71 according to this embodiment, FIG. 14 is a side view showing the treatment device 71, and FIG. 15 functionally shows a control system of the treatment device 71. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the treatment apparatus 71 according to this embodiment includes a mechanism for ultrasonically vibrating the head included in the treatment apparatus 1 of the first embodiment, a magnetic field generation mechanism, and a second implementation. The iontophoresis mechanism that the treatment device 31 had In addition, it has an energization stimulation mechanism (low frequency stimulation function) that allows the head to function as an energization stimulation electrode that applies electrical stimulation to the skin surface by energization.

That is, in the treatment device 71, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a handling portion (gripping portion) 72a to be gripped by the user is formed at one end portion of a casing 72 that forms the outer shell of the treatment device 71. . A head 73 is provided on the front surface (front surface) of the other end of the casing 72 so as to contact the skin surface to be treated. The head 73 includes, for example, a head base portion 75 made of a nonmagnetic material. The head pedestal 75 is provided with a pair of dual-purpose electrodes 73a and a dual-purpose electrode 73b so as to be slightly convex on the front (front) side. Further, for example, two magnets (permanent magnets) 9 are embedded in the portion of the head pedestal 75 that holds the peripheral edge of the dual-purpose electrode 73a. The dual-purpose electrode 73a incorporates an ultrasonic transducer 73c.

On the other hand, a grip electrode 74 that comes into contact with the palm of the user is provided on the back surface portion of the handling portion 72a of the casing 72. Also, on the entire surface of the casing 72, there are an operation button 81 for ONZOFF of the main power supply and various settings, and an LED lamp 80 for displaying the operation mode of the treatment device 71 set by the operation button 81. Is provided. The operation button 81 includes a power switch 76, mode selection switches 78 and 79 for selectively switching the ultrasonic vibration function, the ion introduction function, the energization stimulation (low frequency stimulation) function, and the like in certain operation modes. A lift switch 77 is provided for quantitatively changing the supply current and the like.

Here, the control system of the treatment apparatus 71 will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

That is, the treatment apparatus 71 is configured to control each part based on various input operations by the user via the low frequency supply circuit 83, the ion introduction circuit 84, the high frequency signal generation circuit 85, and the operation buttons 81. And a controller 82 for controlling.

[0045] When the ion introduction circuit 84 is set to the ion introduction mode by the user's input operation, the ion introduction head (ion introduction electrode) of the treatment device 31 of the second embodiment is controlled under the control of the controller 82. The dual-purpose electrode 73a and the dual-purpose electrode 73b are both selected as the electrodes corresponding to) and set to the same potential. Further, the grip electrode 74 is selected as an electrode corresponding to the grip electrode (ground electrode) 34 of the treatment device 31. The ion introduction circuit 84 realizes an ion introduction function by applying the same voltage between the dual-purpose electrodes 73a and 73b and the grip electrode 74 as in the second embodiment.

[0046] When the high frequency signal generation circuit 85 is set to the ultrasonic vibration mode by the input operation of the user force, the ultrasonic vibrator 73c is driven under the control of the controller 82, and the dual electrode 73a in the head 73 is driven. Is vibrated ultrasonically as in the first and second embodiments. Further, when the low-frequency supply circuit 83 is set to the energization stimulation (low-frequency stimulation) mode by the input operation from the user, the dual-purpose electrode 73a and the dual-purpose electrode 73b are selected under the control of the controller 82, and these are selected. A predetermined voltage is applied between the electrodes. Here, the low frequency supply circuit 83 can supply a pulse current having a frequency of 0.1 kHz to 1 kHz and a current value of 1 mA to 100 mA, for example. In this energization stimulation mode, a low-frequency weak current is supplied between the dual-purpose electrode 73a and the dual-purpose electrode 73b that are in contact with the skin surface. A processing effect is given.

Therefore, according to the treatment device 71 of the present embodiment, the treatment effect selectively given from the above-described ultrasonic vibration action, ion introduction action, and low-frequency stimulation action, and blood flow in the skin cell Due to the synergistic effect of promoting blood circulation by applying a magnetic force to the skin, it is possible to obtain a good skin treatment effect and a slimming effect.

[0048] As described above, the power of the present invention specifically explained by each embodiment The present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist thereof. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a permanent magnet is used as a magnetic field generation source, but an electromagnet may be applied instead.

Industrial applicability

[0049] The present invention can be widely used in the electronic and electrical equipment manufacturing industry.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[I] a head that contacts the skin surface;

A head vibration mechanism for ultrasonically vibrating the head;

A magnetic field generating mechanism for generating a magnetic field from the vicinity of the head;

The treatment apparatus characterized by comprising.

2. The treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an ion introduction mechanism that causes the head to function as an ion introduction electrode instead of the head vibration mechanism.

3. The treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a laser irradiation mechanism that irradiates the skin surface with laser light instead of the head vibration mechanism.

[4] The treatment according to claim 1, further comprising an energization stimulation mechanism that causes the head to function as an energization stimulation electrode that applies electrical stimulation to the skin surface by energization instead of the head vibration mechanism. apparatus.

5. The treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an ion introduction mechanism that causes the head to function as an ion introduction electrode.

6. The treatment device according to claim 5, further comprising an energization stimulation mechanism that causes the head to function as an energization stimulation electrode that applies electrical stimulation to the skin surface by energization.

7. The treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic field generation mechanism includes a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.

[8] It further comprises a housing to which the head is attached,

8. The treatment apparatus according to claim 7, wherein at least the permanent magnet is embedded in the housing in the vicinity of the mounting position of the head.

[9] The apparatus further includes a magnetic transmission member that is detachably attached to a portion on the casing on which the magnetic force of the magnetic field generation mechanism acts, and is configured to incorporate a magnetic body in a non-magnetic body. The treatment device according to claim 1.

10. The treatment apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the magnetic transmission member is formed in an annular shape, and is mounted so as to insert the head into an opening portion at a center thereof.

[II] A plurality of types of heads having different natural frequencies are prepared, Furthermore, a head mounting portion provided in the housing on which the plurality of types of heads are individually and detachably mounted;

A head discriminating mechanism for discriminating the type of head mounted on the head mounting portion of the housing;

9. The treatment according to claim 8, wherein the head vibration mechanism ultrasonically vibrates the head whose type has been discriminated at a frequency corresponding to its natural frequency based on a discrimination result by the head discrimination mechanism. apparatus.