JP3134795U - Ion introduction kit - Google Patents

Abstract

A cosmetic active ingredient is penetrated more deeply into the skin.
An ion introduction kit includes an ion introducer 1 having an electrode portion composed of a rotatable roller 5 and a face sheet formed in a predetermined shape so as to be in close contact with a predetermined part of the skin. In a state where the sheet is in close contact with a predetermined part of the skin and covers the part, the roller 5 charged with an electric current is rotated on the face sheet. The ionized beauty active ingredient is introduced into the skin by rotating the roller 5 in a state where a predetermined part of the skin to which the beauty active ingredient (vitamin C) has been applied in advance is covered with a wet face sheet. In addition, the skin is charged by rotating the roller 5 on the face sheet in a state where a predetermined part of the skin is covered with a water-containing face sheet, and the ionized removal object on the skin is led out of the skin. .
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Description

  The present invention is for iontophoresis having an iontophoresis device such as an electronic facial device intended to improve the health condition and smoothness of the skin by passing a weak current through the electrode through the surface of human skin. It relates to the kit.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of instrument, a type in which a weak direct current or intermittent impulse current is passed through an electrode provided in the instrument is known (see Patent Document 1). For example, after applying a cosmetic active ingredient containing vitamin C, such an instrument is brought into contact with the skin, whereby the cosmetic active ingredient is ionized and repels the electrode of the instrument and easily penetrates into the deep part of the skin. Moreover, it is possible to derive dust, dirt, and the like on the skin surface that cannot be removed by washing the face by utilizing the fact that ions of the same charge attract each other.
JP 2006-141493 A

  When using an iontophoresis device as described above, there is usually a method in which cosmetics containing beauty active ingredients as described above are applied to the skin surface, and then the electrode of the iontophoresis device is directly brought into contact with the skin surface. Has been taken.

  Such a method has the following problems. In other words, while using an iontophoresis device, cosmetics containing beauty active ingredients applied to the skin (especially those having low viscosity such as skin lotions and cosmetic liquids) are dried, and it is necessary to repeatedly apply the cosmetics to the skin. . In addition, water-soluble gels with high viscosity that are difficult to dry may be used. However, usable cosmetics are limited, and such water-soluble gels are difficult to dry, and therefore need to be wiped and washed after use. In addition, when using an iontophoresis device on skin with many irregularities such as the face surface, it is difficult to make the iontophoresis device adhere to a wide area, and it is intermittent that the beauty active ingredient penetrates deep into the skin. The effect exhibited by the use of an ion introducer is impaired.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an iontophoresis kit capable of more effectively allowing a cosmetic active ingredient to penetrate deep into the skin.

  In order to solve the above problems, an iontophoresis kit according to the present invention includes an iontophoresis device having an electrode portion composed of a rotatable roller, and a sheet material that is formed into a predetermined shape and can be brought into close contact with a predetermined portion of the skin. (For example, the face sheet 101 in the embodiment) and a roller charged with an electric current flowing through the electrode portion in a state where the sheet material is in close contact with the predetermined portion and the portion is covered. It is configured to rotate on the sheet material.

  Further, in the iontophoresis kit having the above-described configuration, by rotating a roller on the sheet material in a state where a predetermined part of the skin to which a cosmetic active ingredient (for example, vitamin C) is applied in advance is covered with a water-containing sheet material. It is preferable to ionize the beauty active ingredient and introduce the ionized beauty active ingredient into the skin.

  In the iontophoresis kit having the above structure, the skin is charged by rotating the roller on the sheet material in a state where a predetermined part of the skin is covered with the water-containing sheet material, and the removal target on the charged skin is removed. Objects (stains, dirt, waste, etc.) are preferably led out of the skin.

  Furthermore, in the iontophoresis kit having the above-described configuration, the cosmetic active ingredient is obtained by rotating the roller on the sheet material in a state where a predetermined part of the skin is covered with the sheet material impregnated with the cosmetic active ingredient (for example, vitamin C). May be ionized and the ionized cosmetic active ingredient may be introduced into the skin.

  In the ion introduction kit having the above-described configuration, the ion introducer includes a control board that is electrically connected to the roller, and a cover member that accommodates the roller and the control board (for example, the upper cover 2 and the lower cover 3 in the embodiment). ).

  Further, in the ion introduction kit having the above configuration, it is preferable that the roller is rotatably supported by a support member (for example, the arm 14 in the embodiment) attached to the control board.

  In the ion introduction kit having the above-described configuration, it is preferable that a part of the left and right side surfaces of the cover member be curved in a concave shape.

  Furthermore, in the ion introduction kit having the above-described configuration, it is preferable that the cover member is formed with a battery housing portion that can accommodate a battery that is connected to the control board and supplies power to the control board.

  In the ion introduction kit having the above-described configuration, the cover member is configured by an upper cover member and a lower cover member that can be fitted to each other, and the roller and the control board are sandwiched between the upper cover member and the lower cover member. Is preferred.

  Furthermore, in the ion introduction kit having the above configuration, it is preferable that a ground electrode is attached to the control board.

  In the iontophoresis kit having the above-described configuration, the sheet material includes left and right cuts for the eyes, a cut for the nose, a hole for the mouth, and left and right cuts for the jaw. And the sheet material is preferably close to the facial skin.

  According to the iontophoresis device constituting the iontophoresis kit of the present invention, the skin is covered with a lotion containing a beauty active ingredient, a cloth or paper sheet impregnated with a beauty liquid, or cosmetically effective on the skin. A lotion or cosmetic liquid containing ingredients is applied and covered with a sheet material, and an iontophoresis device is used from above. This delays the evaporation of cosmetic moisture such as skin lotion and cosmetic liquid from the skin surface, eliminating the need to repeatedly apply the cosmetic to the skin. That is, convenience when using an ion introducer is improved. Further, by covering the facial skin with a sheet material, the iontophoresis device can be easily adhered to the skin, and there is an advantage that the cosmetic active ingredient can be permeated over a wide range even in a portion with many irregularities. . In this way, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect of using the ion introducer. Furthermore, the use of the sheet material enables the use of a cosmetic product that is easy to dry and has a low viscosity, so that it is possible to provide the user with an opportunity to select a wide variety of cosmetic products. The shape of the ion introducer is such that a part of the left and right side surfaces of the cover member is curved in a concave shape so as to fit the user's hand, so that it is easy to hold and use.

  Now, an iontophoresis kit and the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The positional relationship between front and rear, left and right, and top and bottom described below will be described according to the arrow direction shown in FIG.

  The ion introduction kit includes an ion introducer 1 and a face sheet 101 described in detail below. If an iontophoresis kit comprising the iontophoresis device 1 and the face sheet 101 is used, it can be carried together, so it is convenient to carry around when traveling.

  The ion introducer 1 is sandwiched between the upper cover 2 and the lower cover 3 that can be fitted to each other, and the upper and lower covers 2 and 3 with the upper and lower covers 2 and 3 fitted together, and is a rechargeable battery 50 that is a power source. A plate-like control board 4 that receives a supply of electric power and outputs a pulse current of a predetermined frequency; and a roller 5 that is electrically connected to the front of the control board 4 and through which the pulse current output from the control board 4 flows. It is comprised.

  The ion introducer 1 is rounded at the rear and is generally U-shaped in plan view as a whole, but the width of the middle part in the longitudinal direction is small, and has a very narrow shape. In order to obtain such a shape, the left and right side surfaces of the upper cover 2 are both bent so that a part thereof is concavely curved and the width is reduced. Similarly, both the left and right side surfaces of the lower cover 3 are bent so that a part thereof is concavely curved and the width is reduced. Further, the control board 4 is partially reduced in width so as to match the shape of the upper and lower covers 2, 3, and is sandwiched in accordance with the upper and lower covers 2, 3. The ion introducer 1 has a shape that is easy for the user to hold and easy to use.

  Further, the ion introducer 1 is substantially L-shaped in a side view, and the front end side extends downward as a whole. The roller 5 is located at the tip where the ion introducer 1 extends downward. The specific dimensions of the ion introducer 1 are about 110 mm in length, the maximum width is about 50 mm, and the maximum thickness (front end) is about 40 mm. However, the ion introducer 1 is not necessarily limited to such dimensions.

  A flat operation panel 9 operated by the user is provided at the front of the upper surface of the upper cover 3. A circular push button switch 10 and a push button switch 11 are attached to the operation panel 9. The switch 10 is an ON / OFF switch for operating the ion introducer 1. If the switch 10 is further pressed while the switch 10 is ON, the ion cleansing mode and the ion care (introduction) mode can be set alternately each time the switch 10 is pressed. The switch 11 is a level switch 11. When the switch 11 is pressed, the intensity of the pulse current output to the roller 5 can be set.

  The upper cover 2 is formed with a battery housing portion 12 having a rectangular shape in plan view and having a recessed upper surface at the rear portion thereof and capable of housing a rechargeable battery (rechargeable lithium ion battery) 50. The battery cover 13 can be attached to the upper cover 2 so as to cover the rechargeable battery 50 in a state where the rechargeable battery 50 is inserted into the battery housing portion 12. Electric power for controlling the iontophoresis device 1 is supplied from the rechargeable battery 50 to the control board 4. On the left and right side surfaces of the control board 4, the ground electrodes 6, 6 are aligned with the curved portions of the upper and lower covers 2, 3 when the control board 4 is sandwiched between the upper and lower covers 2, 3. Is installed. The ground electrodes 6 and 6 are made of a surface of ABS resin that has been subjected to chrome plating. A charging connector 7 (DC socket) is provided at the rear end of the control board 4. A cable connected to an AC adapter (not shown) can be attached to the charging connector 7 and is used when charging the rechargeable battery 50.

  From the front portion of the control board 4, the conductive arms 14, 14 extend forward and obliquely downward with the left and right ends as the base ends. The roller 5 is rotatable about a rotation shaft (not shown) that passes between the distal ends of the arms 14 and 14 in the horizontal direction. That is, the roller 5 is rotatably supported by the arms 14 and 14. The pulse current output from the control board 4 to the roller 5 is transmitted through these arms 14 and 14. The roller 5 has a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 19 mm, and is made of stainless steel (SUS304), and its surface is subjected to surface blasting by sandblasting.

  A plurality of electronic components are mounted on the control board 4 and are electrically connected by a circuit. As shown in FIG. 14, the control board 4 includes a control unit 4a, a plurality of light emitting diodes 8, 8,..., A pulse output unit 4b, and a buzzer 4c. Configured. The control unit 4a controls the light emitting diodes 8, 8,..., The pulse output unit 4b, and the buzzer 4c based on the power ON input signal input from the switch 10.

  The light emitting diodes 8, 8,... Emit light in a predetermined color based on a control signal (light emission control signal) output from the control unit 4a. The pulse output unit 4 b outputs a pulse current (amplitude is 1 mA or less) having a predetermined frequency (about 1500 Hz) to the roller 5 based on the control signal (electrode control signal) output from the control unit 4 a. The pulse current output from the pulse output unit 4b has two modes, an ion cleansing mode for removing sebum and dust accumulated in the deep part of the skin, a lotion such as vitamin C ionized in the deep part of the skin, etc. There is an ion care (introduction) mode that penetrates the beauty active ingredients. In the ion cleansing mode, the roller 5 is positively charged by flowing a positive pulse current having a predetermined frequency through the roller 5. On the other hand, in the ion care mode, the roller 5 is negatively charged by passing a negative pulse current having a predetermined frequency through the roller 5.

  The buzzer 4c operates according to a control signal (buzzer control signal) output from the control unit 4a. The buzzer 4c is controlled so as to operate when the switches 10 and 11 are operated or when the ion introduction device 1 is stopped, and when the user uses the ion introduction device 1 for a predetermined time, it sounds as a warning sound. You can also.

  A total of six light emitting diodes 8 (hereinafter referred to as “LEDs 8”) are provided on the control board 4. The LED 8 includes one power supply LED 8 indicating ON / OFF of the power supply, two mode display LEDs 8 and 8 indicating which mode is currently selected from the above two modes, an output of a pulse current, and a buzzer. It consists of two level LEDs 8 and 8 indicating the intensity of vibration of 4c and one charging LED 8 for indicating that the iontophoresis device 1 is being charged. And the control part 4a is controlled so that the mode display LED of a different color for every mode light-emits so that a user can discriminate | determine one of two modes with the color of the light of LED. Further, the level LEDs 8 and 8 are controlled so that different level LEDs emit light according to the strength of the pulse current output or the like.

  The switch for the user to operate the iontophoresis device 1 includes the level switch 11 in addition to the ON / OFF switch 10 as described above. The level switch 11 is used to select the strength of the pulse current output from the pulse output unit 4b or the strength of the buzzer 4c by switching.

  Next, an embodiment of a face sheet according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 13 shows a face sheet according to the present invention. The face sheet 101 is a face sheet that can be used on the skin of a face that is formed by punching a non-woven fabric having water absorbency and used as a sheet material. The face sheet 101 has left and right cut portions 102 and 102 for the eyes, a cut portion 103 for the nose, a hole portion 104 for the mouth, and left and right cut portions 105 and 105 for the chin. And are provided.

  Specific dimensions of the face sheet 101 are as follows. First, the width dimension is about 210 mm, and the vertical dimension is about 200 mm. The lengths of the notches 102 and 102 are about 50 mm, respectively, and the curvature radius of the curved portion formed at both ends thereof is about 15 mm. The maximum width of the notch 103 is about 50 mm, and the length in the vertical direction is about 30 mm. The length in the horizontal direction of the hole 104 is about 60 mm, and the maximum length in the vertical direction is about 10 mm. Further, the lengths of the cut portions 105 and 105 are about 30 mm, respectively. In addition, the above dimension is an example to the last, Comprising: It does not necessarily restrict to such length. Further, when the face sheet 101 is used for a portion other than the face, such a cut portion need not be provided.

  With the above-described configuration of the face sheet 101, the face sheet 101 is firmly attached to the skin of the user's face when the face sheet 101 is worn, and the components of the cosmetic liquid penetrate into the user's skin. Further, the close contact can prevent the face sheet 101 from being peeled off and falling even if the user moves his / her face or body during use.

  The face sheet 101 may be impregnated with a predetermined cosmetic liquid in advance. As a component of the cosmetic liquid, a yeast extract rich in amino acids, a Chardonnay extract, a yogurt extract, a squalane blend, and the like can be considered. Such a component having a high moisturizing effect is contained in one sheet. The face sheet 101 is stored in the form of a sealed pack or the like so that the impregnated cosmetic liquid does not evaporate.

  Here, the usage method of the ion introducer concerning this invention is demonstrated easily. The method of using the iontophoresis device 1 includes a method in which cosmetics containing a cosmetic active ingredient are preliminarily applied to a predetermined part of the skin, and the face sheet 101 that has been hydrated is covered to perform ion care (introduction); A method of performing ion care (introduction) by covering a predetermined part of the skin with a face sheet 101 impregnated with an active ingredient, and a target to be removed on the skin by covering the predetermined part of the skin with a face sheet 101 containing water. There is a method of performing ion cleansing to be removed.

  In the case of ion care in which cosmetics containing beauty active ingredients are applied in advance, first, the face is washed as usual, and then cosmetics containing cosmetic active ingredients (skin lotion, cosmetic liquid) are applied to the entire face. Vitamin C and vitamin C derivatives are suitable as active cosmetic ingredients. Next, the face sheet 101 soaked in water is expanded to cover the entire face. On the other hand, when ion care is performed using the face sheet 101 impregnated with a cosmetic active ingredient, the face is covered with the face sheet 101 without applying cosmetics to the facial skin after washing. When performing ion cleansing, the face is covered with a face sheet 101 soaked in water without applying cosmetics after washing.

  After covering the entire face with the face sheet 101 as described above, the ON / OFF button 10 of the ion introducer 1 is pressed to turn on the power of the ion introducer 1. Further, the ON / OFF button 10 is pressed again, and in the case of ion care, one of the two mode display LEDs 8 and 8 blinks one LED 8 indicating ion care, and in the case of ion cleansing, the ion of the mode display LEDs 8 and 8 is ionized. The other LED 8 that displays cleansing is blinked. When the ion care mode is selected, the roller 5 is negatively charged, and when the ion cleansing mode is selected, the roller 5 is positively charged.

  Hold the ion introducer 1 with the finger touching the ground electrodes 6 and 6 of the ion introducer 1 to energize the skin, and apply the roller 5 to the skin of the face from above the face sheet 101. The ion introducer 1 is moved while rotating the roller 5 from above. Here, in the case of ion care, the negatively charged roller 5 and the negatively charged beauty active ingredient repel each other, and the beauty active ingredient is introduced and penetrates deep into the skin. On the other hand, in the case of ion cleansing, the positively charged roller 5 and the object to be removed such as dirt and dust accumulated on the negatively charged skin and in the back of the pores attract each other. Derived outside.

  In any mode, the buzzer 4c sounds and the ion introducer 1 enters the standby state after a predetermined time (about 8 minutes) after the ion introducer 1 is turned on. Thereafter, the power of the ion introducer 1 is automatically turned off after a predetermined time (about 1 minute).

FIG. 1 is an external view of an iontophoresis device according to the present invention, wherein (a) is a plan view thereof, (b) is a left side view thereof, (c) is a right side view thereof, and (d) is a bottom view thereof. , (E) is a front view thereof, and (f) is a rear view thereof. 2A and 2B are top views of the ion introducer, wherein FIG. 2A is a plan view thereof, FIG. 2B is a left side view thereof, FIG. 2C is a right side view thereof, FIG. ) Is a front view thereof, and (f) is a rear view thereof. FIG. 3 shows a lower cover of the ion introducer, wherein (a) is a plan view thereof, (b) is a left side view thereof, (c) is a right side view thereof, (d) is a bottom view thereof, (e ) Is a front view thereof, and (f) is a rear view thereof. 4 is a battery cover that can be attached to the upper cover, (a) is a plan view thereof, (b) is a left side view thereof, (c) is a right side view thereof, (d) is a bottom view thereof, (E) is the front view, and (f) is the rear view. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the ion introducer. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the ion introducer. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the ion introducer. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the ion introducer. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the lower cover. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the ion introducer. 11A and 11B are external views of the ion introducer, where FIG. 11A is a plan view thereof, FIG. 11B is a left side view thereof, FIG. 11C is a front view thereof, and FIG. 12A and 12B are external views of the ion introducer, in which FIG. 12A is a bottom view thereof, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a face sheet according to the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram relating to the ion introducer.

Explanation of symbols

1 Ion introducer 2 Upper cover (cover member)
3 Lower cover (cover member)
4 Control board 5 Roller (electrode part)
6 Ground electrode 7 Charging connector 8 LED (light emitting diode)
9 Operation panel 10 ON / OFF switch 11 Level switch 12 Battery compartment 13 Battery cover 14 Arm (support member)
50 Rechargeable battery 101 Face sheet (sheet material)
102, 103, 105 notch 104 hole

Claims (11)

An ion introducer having an electrode portion composed of a rotatable roller;
An iontophoresis kit comprising a sheet material formed into a predetermined shape and configured to be able to adhere to a predetermined part of the skin,
An iontophoresis kit configured to rotate the roller charged with an electric current flowing through the electrode portion in a state where the sheet material is in close contact with the predetermined portion and covers the portion.   The cosmetic active ingredient is ionized by rotating the roller on the sheet material in a state where a predetermined part of the skin to which the cosmetic active ingredient has been applied in advance is covered with the water-containing sheet material. The iontophoresis kit according to claim 1, wherein the component is introduced into the skin.   The skin is charged by rotating the roller on the sheet material in a state where a predetermined part of the skin is covered with the water-containing sheet material, and the object to be removed on the charged skin is led out of the skin. The iontophoresis kit according to claim 1.   The cosmetic active ingredient is ionized by rotating the roller on the sheet material in a state where a predetermined part of the skin is covered with the sheet material impregnated with the cosmetic active ingredient, and the ionized cosmetic active ingredient is skinned. The iontophoresis kit according to claim 1, wherein the iontophoresis kit is introduced into the inside. A control board electrically connected to the roller, the ion introducer;
The ion introduction kit according to claim 1, further comprising: a cover member that accommodates the roller and the control substrate.   The ion introduction kit according to claim 5, wherein the roller is rotatably supported by a support member attached to the control board.   The ion introduction kit according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a part of the left and right side surfaces of the cover member is curved in a concave shape.   8. The battery housing portion according to claim 5, wherein a battery housing portion capable of housing a battery connected to the control board and supplying power to the control board is formed in the cover member. 9. Ion introduction kit. The cover member is composed of an upper cover member and a lower cover member that can be fitted to each other,
The ion introduction kit according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the roller and the control substrate are sandwiched between the upper cover member and the lower cover member.   The ion introduction kit according to claim 5, wherein a ground electrode is attached to the control board. The sheet material is provided with left and right cuts for the eyes, a cut for the nose, a hole for the mouth, and left and right cuts for the jaw,
The kit for iontophoresis according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the sheet material can be adhered to the skin of the face.

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