JP4247528B2 - Hair growth promotion device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hair growth promoting device that emits low frequency or high frequency to the scalp.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An example of this type of hair growth device is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The hair-growth device described in this document is formed in a brush shape, and a large number of pin-type first electrodes for applying a low frequency are disposed at the tip thereof, while a second electrode is disposed in the handle portion of the brush. ing. When the first electrode is brought into contact with the scalp while holding the handle portion of the brush on which the second electrode is disposed, and a low-frequency voltage is applied between the first and second electrodes, the scalp is lowered. A frequency stimulus is applied. As a result, blood vessels are expanded, blood flow is activated, and hair growth is promoted.
[0003]
A similar device is also described in Patent Document 2. In this document, with a brush that generates low-frequency vibrations in contact with the scalp, a grounding rod is held in one of the hands, and a voltage is applied to the brush side. Thereby, the low frequency stimulus is given from the brush, the blood vessels are expanded, and hair growth is promoted.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-140131
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent No. 2996484 [0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the hair-growth apparatus described in each of the above documents has a brush shape, it is necessary to move the electrode over the entire scalp in order to apply stimulation from the electrode to the entire scalp. Needed. In addition, in any of the apparatuses, the electrode is brought into contact with the scalp while the brush handle is supported by the hand.
[0007]
The present invention has been made to solve the above problem, and provides a hair growth promoting device that can reliably contact a scalp without supporting a terminal that outputs a high frequency or a low frequency by hand. For the purpose.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and an output terminal that generates one of a high frequency and a low frequency, a main body that supports the output terminal, and the output terminal are brought into contact with the scalp. A holding member that holds the main body on the head, and the main body is divided into a plurality of divided portions arranged in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction of the head, and each divided portion faces the head. At least one output terminal is provided on each of the opposing surfaces, and the divided portions adjacent to each other are connected to each other through a connecting member so that the divided portions are separated from the adjacent divided portions. It is comprised so that adjustment of the angle of the said opposing surface with respect to is possible.
[0009]
According to this configuration, the main body to which the output terminal is attached is attached to the head by the holding member. Therefore, the hair-growth operation can be performed without manually supporting the device as in the conventional example. Moreover, hair-growth operation can be performed at once on a plurality of parts of the head.
[0010]
Furthermore, when the main body supporting the output terminal is divided into a plurality of parts and the divided parts are separated, the angle of each facing surface with respect to the scalp can be adjusted. Therefore, the output terminal can be reliably brought into contact with the scalp by matching the inclination of each divided portion with the inclination of the corresponding scalp. As a result, regardless of the size of the head, the stimulus from the output terminal can be reliably transmitted to the scalp, and hair growth can be more reliably promoted.
[0011]
Here, when adjacent divided parts among a plurality of divided parts are separated from each other, it is preferable that one of the divided parts is biased so as to be inclined toward the head side. With this configuration, there is no need to manually adjust the angle of the split part, and the split part is urged toward the head side to automatically adjust the angle, so the body can easily accommodate the size of the scalp. Can be made.
[0012]
The plurality of divided portions can be, for example, a front portion, a central portion, and a rear portion arranged from the front to the rear of the head, and in this case, one end of each connecting member can be swung with respect to the front or the rear. On the other hand, the other end portion of each connecting member is slidably attached to the central portion, and the front portion and the rear portion are biased so as to swing toward the head when separated from the central portion. can do.
[0013]
In the above configuration, it is preferable that the height of each output terminal from the opposing surface is configured to be extendable and biased in a direction in which these output terminals protrude toward the scalp. In this way, the height of each terminal is adjusted with respect to the curved surface of the scalp, so that the tip of each terminal can be reliably brought into contact with the scalp. As a result, low frequency and high frequency can be reliably applied to the scalp.
[0014]
In addition, each divided portion is provided with a terminal body in which a plurality of the output terminals are arranged, and the plurality of output terminals generate a low frequency, and are connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode, respectively. It is preferable to comprise. According to this configuration, the low frequency emitted from the first low frequency terminal flows to the second low frequency terminal after passing through the scalp. Therefore, a low frequency can be flowed along the scalp, and the blood vessel flowing along the scalp can be surely stimulated. As a result, blood vessel expansion and blood flow activation can be performed more reliably, and hair growth can be promoted.
[0015]
The first and second low frequency terminals may be provided one by one, or a plurality of each may be provided. Further, it is not always necessary to provide the same number of these terminals. For example, a plurality of second low frequency terminals can be provided for one first low frequency terminal. In this case, it can be adjusted so that the current generated from the first low frequency terminal is divided into an appropriate size and flows to each second low frequency terminal.
[0016]
Further, when at least one output terminal is further provided between the two low frequency terminals, and this output terminal is a high frequency terminal that generates a high frequency, the surface of the scalp is stimulated by the high frequency, and a massage effect can be imparted. As a result, the pores can be opened and the hair growth agent can be effectively penetrated. And since the high frequency terminal is provided in the position pinched | interposed into a low frequency terminal, a pore can be opened in the scalp surface stimulated by the low frequency. Therefore, the hair-restoring agent can be reliably infiltrated into the portion where the blood flow becomes active, and the hair-restoring effect can be further promoted.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a hair growth promoting device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a hair growth promoting device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view of a surface of the main body facing the scalp, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2, and FIG. It is B line sectional drawing.
[0018]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the apparatus includes a main body 1 that supports a high-frequency terminal 31 and a low-frequency terminal 32 that stimulate the scalp, and a holding member 2 that holds the main body 1 on the head. Yes. The main body 1 is divided into three parts, that is, a front part 11, a central part 12, and a rear part 13 from the front to the rear of the head. As shown in FIG. 3, the front part 11 and the rear part 13 are in contact with the central part 12 in a slightly inclined state toward the scalp. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the opposing surfaces 11 a, 12 a, 13 a facing the scalp S in these three portions 11, 12, 13 have both ends corresponding to the left-right curve of the head S. Is inclined toward the head S side with respect to the center.
[0019]
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C in FIG. 2 and the operation thereof. As shown in the figure, the front part 11 and the central part 12, and the rear part 13 and the central part 11 are connected to each other by a bar-like connecting member 14 so as to be able to contact and separate. Hereinafter, the connection state of the front part 11 and the center part 12 will be described.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the front portion 11 and the central portion 12 are connected by two connecting members 14 arranged in the left-right direction of the head (only one in front of the page is shown in the figure). ing). The end portion on the front portion 11 side of the connecting member 14 can swing with respect to the front portion 11, while the end portion on the center portion 12 side can slide with respect to the center portion 12. More specifically, a rail 121 extending in the front-rear direction is formed in the central portion 12, and the connecting member 14 can slide along the rail 121. Further, the connecting member 14 is pressed by the leaf spring 122 so that the connecting member 14 does not slide unless a certain load is applied. That is, when the front part 11 is pulled to a desired position with respect to the central part 12, the sliding of the connecting member 14 is stopped by the pressing of the leaf spring 122, and the front part 11 can be fixed at that position.
[0021]
On the other hand, a shaft 141 extending in the left-right direction of the head (a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of the figure) is attached to the end portion of the connecting member 14 on the front portion 11 side. It can swing around the center. A torsion coil spring 142 is attached to the shaft 141, and the front portion 11 is urged to swing toward the scalp. When the front portion 11 and the central portion 12 are in contact with each other, the connecting member 14 is pressed by the leaf spring 122 of the central portion 12 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the front portion 11 is not swung by the urging force of the torsion coil spring 142. On the other hand, when the front part 11 is separated from the central part 12, the front part 11 swings toward the scalp S side by the biasing force of the torsion coil spring 142 as shown in FIG. It will be in the state.
[0022]
Such a mechanism is similarly provided between the central portion 12 and the rear portion 13. That is, the connecting member 14 is slidably provided with respect to the central portion 12, and can be fixed at a desired position by pulling the rear portion 13 from the central portion 12. Similarly to the front portion 11, the rear portion 13 is urged to swing toward the scalp S side by a torsion coil spring 142.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 1, the holding member 2 for holding the main body 1 on the head connects the ear pads 21 attached to both ends of the central portion 12 and the ear pads 21 through the upper portion of the main body 1. And a rod-like elastic arm 22. The elastic arm 22 is biased so that the both ear pads 21 are brought close to each other, and the main body 1 can be fixed to the head with the head interposed therebetween.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, a terminal body 3 having a plurality of high-frequency terminals 31 and a plurality of low-frequency terminals 32 arranged so as to sandwich them is attached to each facing surface 11a, 12a, 13a of the main body 1. ing. The main body 1 is connected to a control device (not shown), and the control device controls the strength of high frequency or low frequency, the driving time, and the like.
[0025]
The high frequency terminal 31 is composed of a neon tube, and a high frequency voltage of 200 to 300 V is applied by a power supply (not shown). The frequency of the high frequency voltage at this time is preferably 400 to 600 kHz, and more preferably 480 to 520 kHz. This is because when a voltage is applied at this frequency, vibration due to the high frequency can be effectively transmitted along the scalp S. Further, the high frequency terminal 31 is configured such that the height from the facing surface 11 can be expanded and contracted, and is biased in a direction protruding from the facing surface 11 by a spring (not shown). The spring multiplier at this time is preferably 30 to 80 g / cm so that the high-frequency terminal 31 smoothly expands and contracts while applying an appropriate pressing force to the scalp S.
[0026]
As for the low-frequency terminal 32, the first low-frequency terminal 321 disposed on one side of the high-frequency terminal 31 is connected to the positive electrode, and the second low-frequency terminal 322 disposed on the other side is connected to the negative electrode. A low-frequency pulse voltage is applied between these terminals by a power source (not shown). At this time, the applied voltage can be adjusted between 9-35V, and a user's favorite stimulus can be given. The frequency of the pulse voltage is preferably 400 to 600 Hz, and more preferably 430 to 470 Hz. This is because, when a voltage is applied at this frequency, the stimulation of the low frequency terminal 32 can be effectively applied to the scalp blood vessel network that plays an important role in hair growth, flowing about 4 to 6 mm from the scalp. It is.
[0027]
Further, the time change of the height of the voltage waveform applied at this time is defined as 1 / f fluctuation change. FIG. 6 is an example of a voltage waveform. In this way, a relaxation effect can be expected. The low frequency terminal 32 is also urged by a spring similar to the high frequency terminal 31 in a direction protruding from the facing surface 11, and comes into contact with the scalp S so that its length expands and contracts. Moreover, although the 1st and 2nd low frequency terminal 321 and 322 are arrange | positioned at predetermined intervals, the distance can be 20-40 mm, for example.
[0028]
Next, the usage method of the hair growth promotion apparatus comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated. First, the head is sandwiched between the ear pads 21 and the hair growth promoting device is attached. At this time, the distance between the front part 11 and the central part 12 and the distance between the rear part 13 and the central part 12 are adjusted according to the size of the head on which the apparatus is mounted. As shown in FIG. 5A, the state in which the front portion 11, the central portion 12, and the rear portion 13 are in contact with each other corresponds to the head S having the largest curvature radius. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the front part 11 and the rear part 13 are separated from the central part 12, the front part 11 and the rear part 13 are inclined toward the head S by the torsion coil spring 142. Corresponds to a small head S. Since each of the terminals 31 and 32 is configured to be stretchable, the length thereof is adjusted according to the inclination of the scalp S, and all the terminals 31 and 32 can be brought into contact with the scalp S. Thus, the front part 11 and the rear part 13 are moved from the central part 12 so as to be most suitable for the size of the head.
[0029]
Subsequently, a voltage is applied to the low frequency terminal 32 by the control device. Thereby, a low-frequency current flows between the first and second low-frequency terminals 321 and 322 in each terminal body 3. Since the frequency of the current L is adjusted as described above, as shown in FIG. 7, the current L is transmitted from the scalp S to the scalp blood vessel network B located at a position of about 4 to 6 mm, and along the blood vessel, the terminal 321 is provided. , 322. Therefore, stimulation is efficiently transmitted to the blood vessel, and the blood vessel can be expanded and the blood flow can be activated.
[0030]
Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the application of the voltage to the low frequency terminal 32 is stopped and the voltage is applied to the high frequency terminal 31. Thereby, a discharge occurs between the high frequency terminal 31 and the scalp S, and a high frequency vibration H is applied along the scalp S as shown in FIG. As a result, the scalp S is massaged and pores are opened. Moreover, since surrounding air is ionized with discharge, ozone is generated and the scalp S can be sterilized. Thus, after applying a voltage in the order of the low-frequency terminal 32 and the high-frequency terminal 31, the hair-restoring agent is applied to the scalp S having pores.
[0031]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the main body 1 to which the high-frequency and low-frequency terminals 31 and 32 are attached is held on the head by the holding member 2. Therefore, the hair-growth operation can be performed without manually supporting the device as in the conventional example. Further, the hair-growth operation can be performed on a plurality of regions of the head S at a time.
[0032]
Further, the main body 5 is divided into three parts, the front part 11 and the rear part 13 can be separated from the central part 12, and the front part 11 and the rear part 13 can be inclined with respect to the head S, The following effects can be obtained. That is, when the three portions are in contact with each other, the head S having a large radius of curvature can be accommodated, while when the front portion 11 and the rear portion 13 are separated from the central portion 12, the front portion is accordingly adjusted. 11 and the inclination of the rear portion 13 with respect to the central portion 12 are increased, and the terminals 31 and 32 can be brought into contact with the smaller head S. Therefore, regardless of the size of the head S, the respective terminals 31 and 32 can be reliably brought into contact with the head S, and high-frequency and low-frequency effects are reliably acted on the scalp S. Can do.
[0033]
Further, since a current flows by applying a low frequency voltage between the first and second low frequency terminals 321, 322, a stimulus can be given in a direction along the scalp. Therefore, the scalp blood vessel network B extending along the scalp S can be efficiently stimulated, and the hair growth effect can be promoted. Moreover, since the high frequency terminal 31 is arrange | positioned between the 1st and 2nd low frequency terminals 321,322, a massage is performed in the area | region where the blood flow was activated by the low frequency terminal 32, and a pore is made. Can be opened. Therefore, the hair restoring agent can be effectively infiltrated, and the blood flow in the region where the hair restoring agent has penetrated is promoted, so that the hair restoring effect can be further enhanced.
[0034]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said each embodiment, A various change is possible unless it deviates from the meaning. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the main body 1 is divided into three parts (divided parts) in the front-rear direction, but can be divided into a larger number. Moreover, it is also possible to divide not only in the front-rear direction but also in the left-right direction. In this case, when adjacent divided parts are separated from each other, it is only necessary that one of the divided parts is inclined toward the head side so that the angle with respect to the scalp can be adjusted. At this time, the angle of the dividing portion may be adjusted manually, or the dividing portion may be inclined by a torsion coil spring as shown in the above embodiment.
[0035]
Further, the same number of first and second low-frequency terminals are not necessarily arranged, and the number thereof may be different. In this case, the current generated from the first low-frequency terminals can be adjusted so as to be divided into appropriate sizes and flow to the respective second low-frequency terminals.
[0036]
Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the high frequency terminal 31 and the low frequency terminal 32 are used as an output terminal, it is not limited to this, Only either a high frequency terminal or a low frequency terminal is attached to a main body. You can also. In the above description, a neon tube is used as the high-frequency terminal 31, but various devices can be used in addition to a discharge tube other than a neon tube as long as it generates a high frequency.
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the terminal that outputs high frequency or low frequency can be reliably brought into contact with the scalp without being supported by hand.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a hair growth promoting device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a surface of the main body of the hair growth promoting device shown in FIG. 1 that faces the scalp.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a time change of a pulse voltage applied to a low frequency terminal.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a state of action of a low frequency and a high frequency.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 11 Front part 12 Center part 13 Rear part 14 Connection member 2 Holding member 3 Terminal body 31 High frequency terminal 32 Low frequency terminal S Scalp

Claims (4)

An output terminal for generating either high frequency or low frequency;
A main body for supporting the output terminal;
A holding member that holds the main body on the head so that the output terminal contacts the scalp,
The main body is divided into a plurality of divided parts arranged in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction of the head,
Each of the divided portions includes at least one output terminal on each of the opposing surfaces facing the head,
The divided portions adjacent to each other are connected to each other through a connecting member so as to be able to come into contact with and separate from each other.
The dividing portion is configured to be capable of adjusting an angle of the facing surface with respect to a scalp when separated from an adjacent dividing portion,
The plurality of divided parts are composed of a front part, a central part, and a rear part arranged from the front to the rear of the head,
One end portion of each connecting member is swingably attached to the front portion or the rear portion, while the other end portion of each connecting member is slidably attached to the central portion,
The hair growth promoting device, wherein the front part and the rear part are biased so as to swing toward the head when separated from the central part. The hair growth promoting device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the output terminals is configured such that a height from the opposing surface can be expanded and contracted, and is biased in a direction protruding toward the scalp. Each of the divided portions is provided with a terminal body in which a plurality of the output terminals are arranged,
The hair growth promoting device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the plurality of output terminals are configured by first and second low frequency terminals that generate a low frequency and are connected to a positive electrode and a negative electrode, respectively. The terminal body, the first and further comprising at least one output terminal is arranged between the second low-frequency terminals, the output terminal, according to configured claim 3 from the high-frequency terminals for generating a high-frequency Hair growth promoting device.

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