JP4583045B2 - Ion introducer - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an ion introducer that introduces an ionized component contained in an ionized solution into a living body by a pulse from the pulse output unit, and more particularly to output of a pulse from a pulse output unit.

  As a first ion introducer as a background art, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-210385. As shown in FIG. 11, the first iontophoresis device as the background art is provided with a face skin contact portion 102 that comes into contact with the user's face skin and outputs a galvanic ion current in front of the upper end of the main body 101. A plurality of far-infrared diodes UD1, UD2, and UD3 are provided inside the peripheral edge of the facial skin contact portion 102, and include a vibration generating portion and a far-infrared output portion 104 that outputs far-infrared rays. In this configuration, a grounding portion 106 that is brought into contact with the skin when the user grasps the main body is provided. According to the first iontophoresis device as the background art, the power source of the battery is boosted using the DC / DC converter, and the galvanic ion current is output by the boosted power source. It has an infrared output unit, generates vibration and far infrared, and the user can carry it easily and carry out skin beauty using galvanic ion current, far infrared and vibration, and output it at the skin beauty stage. By periodically varying the ionic current, the effect of skin irritation is high, whereby it is possible to maintain a skin that is always elastic and has a good gloss. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, various pulse waveform modes of cleansing, massage, nutrition supply, and lifting are prepared in the first iontophoresis device as the background art, and operations in various pulse waveform modes are appropriately performed. Done.

As a second ion introducing device as a background art, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-320680, and a pair that comes into contact with a living body in order to introduce each ionized component contained in the ionized solution into the living body. A positive polarity swarm pulse signal and a negative swarm pulse signal are alternately supplied to these electrodes. According to the second iontophoresis device as this background art, it is possible to provide an energization method capable of efficiently introducing each ionized component in an ionized solution in which a plus ionized component and a minus component are mixed into a living body. Is possible.
JP 2000-210385A JP 2002-320680 A

  According to the first iontophoresis device as the background art, the effect of skin irritation is high, and it is possible to realize the skin that is always elastic and good in color, and the second technology that is the background art. According to the iontophoresis device, it is estimated that each ionized component can be efficiently introduced into the living body. However, either of the background art iontophoresis devices has a problem that it is not possible to eliminate the discomfort of the user who feels electricity during use. The user feels electricity at the time of use because the rise of the pulse output from the ion introducer is steep, and the user feels electricity by maintaining this steep state and exceeding the coherent voltage. Another reason is that even if the pulse rises when the coherent voltage is satisfied, when the iontophoresis device comes into contact with the user's skin, it is a microscopic point contact and immediately before the contact, This is because discharge may occur due to concentration of electric charges. As shown in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (d) in the first ion introducing device as the background art, and as shown in FIG. 13 (a) in the second ion introducing device as the background technology. When there is a change in the amplitude of the pulse from positive to negative, both have a problem that the user may feel pain even though the amplitude changes continuously and can be said to be a very high voltage change.

  As other problems, symptoms such as burned therapy, small blisters, large blisters, and skin redness may occur due to continued use of the iontophoresis device. However, it cannot cope with using the same affected part for a long time, and there still remains a problem that the burned therapy has occurred.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide an ion introducer that can be safely used without pain by controlling a pulse used when the ion introducer is driven. And

An iontophoresis device according to the present invention includes an electrode section that outputs current to an affected area, a pulse output section that outputs pulses to the electrode section, a power supply section that supplies various currents to the pulse output section, and a power supply section A control unit for controlling the pulse output unit based on the current of the ion introduction device for introducing the ionized component contained in the ionization solution into the living body by a pulse from the pulse output unit, the control unit, Control is performed so that a detection signal for human body detection is appropriately output from the pulse output unit to the electrode unit, and it is detected whether the electrode unit and the human body are in contact with each other, and the human body and the electrode unit are in contact with each other. If it is, the pulse output unit, as well as the shape of the pulse of the rising waveform and the curved at each pulse generation, the shape of the falling of the pulse waveform with sharp linear shape, leaving pulse Increasing the amplitude of the pulse to a predetermined value in accordance with a time or output already pulse from the start, the amount of charge that and pulse amplitude of the curved shape of the pulse of the rising waveform was reduced by increasing to a predetermined value In order to compensate for this, the pulse width is increased in accordance with the elapse of time from the start of pulse output or the output completed pulse. As described above, in the present invention, when the human body is in contact with the electrode portion, the pulse output section gives a sufficient pulse rise time by curving the shape of the pulse rise waveform when generating each pulse. Therefore, without rapidly reaching the coherent voltage that the living body feels electricity, the voltage level of the pulse rises slowly and reaches the coherent voltage to prevent the living body from feeling electricity. Can be used comfortably. The pulse output unit gives a sufficient pulse rise time when each pulse is generated. However, a circuit for sufficiently giving the pulse rise time to the pulse output unit may be configured, or a separate control unit is provided for such control. The pulse output unit under control of the unit may give a sufficient pulse rise time.
In addition, since the amplitude of the pulse is increased to a predetermined value according to the output pulse, the voltage level is insufficient even immediately before point contact microscopically when the electrode part of the ion introducer contacts the affected part. It can be used without pain because there is no concentration of charge that causes discharge. The pulse amplitude here refers to the voltage level of the pulse.
Furthermore, since the pulse width is increased to a predetermined value according to the time elapsed from the start of pulse output or the output pulse, the pulse width increases as the time elapses from the start, and in ion cleansing, without irritating the skin Toxins and waste products that gradually accumulate in the deep skin under normal skin conditions are removed, and in the case of iontophoresis, makeup is gradually applied to the deep skin under normal skin conditions without irritating the skin. Nutrients such as water can be infiltrated. In other words, this job ring can promote the entry and exit of substances into the human body, such as removal of waste products and infiltration of nutrients.
Furthermore, since the pulse width is increased to compensate for the reduced amount of charge by increasing the and amplitude of the pulse to the curved shape of the pulse rise of the waveform to a predetermined value, the pulse slow rising function or adaptation of the soft start Then, the total charge amount related to ion introduction decreases, but this can maintain the total charge amount as in the conventional case by widening the pulse width, and the effect of ion introduction can be maintained in the same manner. .

Further, the ion introducer according to the present invention is configured such that when the pulse output unit outputs a reverse polarity pulse after outputting a positive or negative pulse, a pulse having a reverse polarity passes through a pause period after the positive or negative pulse is output. Is output. As described above, in the present invention, when the human body is in contact with the electrode unit, a pause period after the positive pulse output is set when the pulse output unit outputs a negative pulse after outputting a positive pulse. Since a negative pulse is output after that, it can be driven without applying an excessive voltage level change load to the living body.

The ion introducer according to the present invention stops warning or pulse output when the pulse output unit outputs pulses continuously for a predetermined period. Thus, in the present invention, when the human body is in contact with the electrode part , the warning or pulse output is stopped when the pulse output part outputs pulses continuously for a predetermined period. When the person is in contact with the same affected area, the warning or pulse output is stopped after a predetermined period of time, and there is no excessive treatment at the same location, therapy burns, small blisters, large blisters, and red skin It is possible to prevent such a situation and to use it safely.

(First embodiment of the present invention)
An ion introducer according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an overall block diagram of an ion introducer according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a waveform diagram of an ion cleansing mode of the ion introducer according to the embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a massage mode of the ion introducer according to the present embodiment. 4 is a waveform diagram of an ion introduction mode of the ion introducer according to the embodiment, FIG. 5 is a waveform diagram of a lifting mode of the ion introducer according to the embodiment, and FIG. 6 is according to the embodiment. Waveform diagram and enlarged view of main part when soft start is applied in the case of the ion cleansing mode of the ion introducer, FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of the specific configuration of the ion introducer according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a waveform diagram of each part in each mode of the ion introducer according to the present embodiment.

  The iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment includes an electrode unit that outputs a current to an affected part, a pulse output unit that outputs a pulse to the electrode unit, and a power supply unit that supplies various currents to the pulse output unit. An ionization component contained in a solution is introduced into a living body by a pulse from the pulse output unit, and the pulse output unit gives a sufficient pulse rise time when generating each pulse, and the waveform of the pulse rise waveform is curved. And the pulse output unit increases the amplitude of the pulse to a predetermined value according to the output pulse, and the pulse output unit outputs a positive pulse after outputting a positive pulse. In this configuration, a negative pulse is output after a pause period after pulse output.

  As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 4, the pulse output unit gives a sufficient pulse rise time when generating each pulse, and the shape of the pulse rise waveform is curved (hereinafter referred to as a pulse slow rise function). Without suddenly reaching the coherent voltage that feels electricity, the voltage level of the pulse slowly rises and reaches the coherent voltage to prevent the living body from feeling electricity, and this ion introducer is used comfortably be able to. In particular, when using an iontophoresis device as the affected area, the skin of the face is sensitive, so the discomfort when feeling such electricity is significant compared to other affected areas, and this iontophoresis device is effective. It is. 3 or 5 does not show each pulse in detail, but only shows the pulse as a whole. Like in FIG. 2 or FIG. 4, the pulse output unit generates a pulse rising edge when each pulse is generated. The rectangular shape of the rising edge of the pulse is curved with sufficient time. Although FIG. 3 or FIG. 5 is configured by a set of pulses, the voltage having such a waveform can be accurately applied by actually controlling the voltage instead of the pulse. The specific rise time for preventing the human body from feeling pain is preferably 0.1 [ms] to 1 [ms]. In other words, this also depends on the type of pulse, but if it is up to about 40% of the period, it is an allowable range from the viewpoint of the effect of ion introduction. It is desirable to start up with sufficient time from the viewpoint that human body pain does not occur, but if the period is longer than the pulse period, the pulse ends before starting up, and also from the viewpoint of the effect of ion introduction Undesirably limited. 3 and FIG. 5 is that the pulse cycle of FIG. 5 is larger (for example, the pulse cycle of FIG. 5 is about 10 times the pulse cycle of FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 6 ((b) is an enlarged view of the circled circle in (a)), the pulse output unit increases the amplitude of the pulse to a predetermined value in accordance with the output pulse (hereinafter referred to as soft start). Therefore, the amplitude of the pulse increases as the pulse is output, and the maximum amplitude of the pulse gradually changes from the start to the pulse of the predetermined voltage level instead of the predetermined voltage level. When the electrode part of the ion introducer is in contact with the affected part, even if it is just before the point contact microscopically, the voltage level is insufficient and there is no concentration of charge that causes discharge, so that it can be used without pain. Here, according to the output pulse, the voltage level of the latest pulse or the number of pulses already output may be used as long as it relates to the output pulse. For example, if the output pulse is the voltage level of the most recent pulse, the voltage level of the most recent pulse is increased by 5 [%] and the next pulse is output and sequentially output to reach a predetermined voltage level. can do. As can be seen with reference to FIG. 6B, the amplitude of the pulse continuously increases gradually, but the circuit configuration of the pulse output unit or the control of the microcomputer controlling the pulse output unit becomes complicated. In order to avoid this, after outputting a plurality of pulses, the amplitude of the next plurality of pulses to be output is increased and output in the same manner, that is, this is repeated, that is, the pulse amplitude is not increased for each pulse. It is also possible to increase the amplitude of a plurality of pulses for each pulse. In this case, instead of the case shown in FIG. 6B in which a curve can be formed by combining the points of the maximum amplitude value of the pulse, a stepped line is formed by connecting the points of the maximum amplitude value in the same manner.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, when the pulse output unit 12 outputs a negative pulse after outputting a positive pulse, a negative pulse is output through a pause period after the positive pulse is output (hereinafter referred to as a pause). By adding a period, the base level is changed from the positive pulse voltage level to the base level voltage level without going through the transition from the positive pulse voltage level to the negative pulse voltage level. Since the voltage level changes from a negative voltage level to a negative pulse voltage level, the living body can be driven without applying an excessive voltage level load.

  Hereinafter, this iontophoresis device will be described with a specific configuration based on FIG. 7 or FIG. This iontophoresis device is formed by connecting a circular electrode portion 1 for outputting a current, an interposer 3 coupled to the electrode portion 1 via a connecting portion 2, and an electrode portion 1 via a connecting portion 2. The intervening body 3 is connected to the dome part 4 and the connecting part 2, which are concentric with the circular shape of the electrode part 1 on the intervening body 3 on the opposite surface of the surface on which the connecting part 2 is provided. An upper exterior body 5 disposed on a surface where the dome portion 4 is provided at the rear end 3b of the interposition body opposite to the front end 3a, and the interposition body 3 in plane symmetry with the upper interposition body 5 It is the structure which consists of the lower exterior body 6 arrange | positioned by this.

  The electrode portion 1 is made of a conductive member, and is brought into a conductive state through a human body together with the counter electrode portion 8 also made of a conductive member. In actual use, the electrode unit 1 comes into contact with the affected part, the counter electrode unit 8 comes into contact with a palm or a finger having the present beauty device, and the counter electrode is passed through the human body from the electrode unit 1 (or the counter electrode unit 8). A current flows toward the electrode unit 8 (or the electrode unit 1). An electrode line 1 a is provided inside the main body 10 so as to receive a current supply to the electrode portion 1. However, there is only one power supply line 1a, and the other is unnecessary because the human body is regarded as a conductor.

  The interposer 3 is a flat plate formed by expanding from the rear end 3b toward the tip 3a, and the connecting part 2 extends vertically from a portion of the interposer 3 near the center tip 3a. The interposition body 3 and the connecting portion 2 are integrally formed from the same transparent resin.

  The dome part 4 is substantially concentric with the electrode part 1 and has a hollow shape and is formed in a dome shape, and is formed of the same material as the interposition body 3 and the connection part 2, and is formed separately from the interposition body 3 and the connection part 2. Only the contact surface 4a is formed into a rough surface. The separately formed dome portion 4 is bonded to the upper surface in the distal end 3a direction of the interposition body 3 so as to be provided.

  The upper exterior body 5 has a counter electrode portion 8 formed at the rear end thereof, receives a current supplied from a battery therein, changes the current to a pulse, and pulses the electrode portion 1 (or the counter electrode portion 8). A circuit board on which a control unit 9 that controls to output is mounted is provided. The upper exterior body 5 is formed in a color different from the interposition body 3, the connecting portion 2, and the dome portion 4, and this is for covering the internal circuit board. Therefore, in order to improve the aesthetics for the appearance person, there is a case where the internal circuit board is intentionally transmitted by making it transparent or semi-transparent in order to specialize the design.

  Similarly to the upper exterior body 5, the lower exterior body 6 has a counter electrode part 8 formed at the rear end thereof, and a battery housing part into which a battery as a current supply source can be attached and detached is formed. The lower exterior body 6 is also formed in color for the same reason as the upper exterior body 5. The battery here is of a charge type, and can be configured to notify by sound when the charge capacity is exhausted.

  A part of the interposition body 3 sandwiched between the upper interposition body 5 and the lower interposition body 6 forms a hand-held portion, and the upper interposition body 5, the lower interposition body 6, and the interposition body 3 are the main body. 10 is constituted. The electrode part 1 is separated from the main body 10 and is connected to the main body 10 via the connecting part 2 to form a separation space 11. Since this electrode part 1 is separated from the main body 10 and forms a separation space 11 between the main body 10 and the electrode 1, the power switch 5a or the like is used when the user is using the cosmetic device or while using it. When a current is being output to the electrode unit 1 such as when the operation unit is operated, a user's body (particularly, a finger) other than the affected part provided with the separation space 11 can contact the electrode unit 1. And the occurrence of problems such as short-circuiting can be suppressed, and the electrode part 1 and the main body 10 are connected by the connecting part 2 so that the hand lotion, sweat, etc. or the affected part lotion, sweat, etc. Is less likely to be transmitted, and the occurrence of defects such as a short circuit can be suppressed. Here, as the separation distance of the separation space 11 increases, the possibility that a user's body other than the affected part that is provided with the separation distance contacts the electrode unit 1 is reduced. However, it is desirable that it is in a practical range. In addition, the connecting part 2 that connects the electrode part 1 and the main body 10 can also prevent skin lotion, sweat, etc. from being transmitted by reducing the surface area of the connecting part 2 while maintaining a certain distance. Since strength is required to play a role as the portion 2, a certain surface area is required.

  The interposition body 3 constituting a part of the main body 10 is widened from the rear end 3b toward the front end where the electrode portion 1 is disposed, and the entire interposition body 3 is made of a transparent resin. ing. Since the shape of the main body is widened toward the arrangement direction of the electrode unit 1, the electrode unit is used when the user is using the cosmetic device and when operating the operation unit such as the power switch 5a while using the beauty device. 1, the body (especially a finger) of the user other than the affected part where the distal end of the interposition body 3 where the electrode part 1 is arranged is widened turns around to the electrode part 1 The possibility of contact can be considerably reduced and the occurrence of defects such as short-circuits can be suppressed, and the body 10 around the electrode portion 1 is transparent so that the user can use the present beauty device while visually checking the periphery of the affected area. Can be convenient.

  The dome part 4 has a hollow and is provided with a contact surface 4 a cut in the horizontal direction of the dome part 4 in order to face the interposer 3. The contact surface 4a is formed into a rough surface, and is formed so that a portion facing the electrode portion 1 of the interposition body 3 enters a ring formed by the contact surface 4a. The outer circle line of the contact surface 4a is referred to as an outer line 4a1, and the inner circle line is referred to as an inner line 4a2. It is formed so that the opposing part to the electrode part 1 of the interposition body 3 may enter in the ring | wheel which the contact surface 4a forms, and the contact surface 4a shines with the light from the light emitting diode 7, Since the body 10 emits light along the outer periphery of the electrode 1, the portion facing the electrode portion 1 of 3 is in the ring of the portion that shines conspicuously. Even if it is in use, the position of the electrode unit 1 can be grasped, and when the electrode unit 1 is in contact with the affected part, it is determined whether the electrode unit 1 is in contact with a desired part of the affected part. It can be confirmed from the front without looking into it, and it is highly convenient. Further, when using it on the face, it is usually done while looking at the mirror, but it is shining and high visibility, so it is necessary to use it while staring nearby. There is no convenience. Although this feature improves visibility, it also has the effect of softening the user's beauty and soothing the user. In addition, the light emitting diode 7 can also be provided in the interposition body 3 directly below the contact surface 4a of the dome portion 4, and in this case, the light emitting diode line 7a for supplying current to the light emitting diode 7 is provided in the upper exterior body 5. In order to connect to the internal circuit board, the power supply line can be secured by extending from the light emitting diode 7 toward the rear end 3b of the interposition body 3. When the light emitting diode 7 emits light, light is emitted from the light emitting diode 7 in the interposition body 3 and the interposition body 3 in the portion where the light emitting diode 7 is installed appears to emit light, in particular, the contact surface 4a. Is formed on the rough surface, so that the connecting surface (contact surface 4a) between the interposition body 3 and the contact surface 4a can be made to shine noticeably.

  On the back surface of the electrode unit 1, a vibrator (not shown) is provided that rotates by attaching an eccentric weight to the motor and generates vibration by the centrifugal force. This vibrator is used to generate vibration. Usually, to eliminate cellulite, a mass of fat that is difficult to burn and not burn, it is common to apply a roller picking method, which is a method of picking up with a roller on the body. It cannot be used directly on the skin. Therefore, a vibrator was used in order to put it in small increments vertically and to give an appropriate stimulus to the skin of the face. Therefore, as an alternative to the vibrator, another one that can be put in small increments vertically can be used. A vibrator line 13 a is provided inside the main body 10 so as to receive a current supply to the vibrator. Note that a buzzer, which is a sound device that vibrates the sounding body with an electromagnet, can be used, and the buzzer may be preferred because it is better to generate the vibration in the vertical direction. The buzzer can also be used as a warning sound. In the present embodiment, the buzzer can be sounded when the user has used for a predetermined time. Similarly, the vibrator can also be deliberately generated, and when it is warned, it is driven to generate a sound, and when normal vibration is applied to the affected area, it is driven so that no sound is generated and switched. Can also be used.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 9 receives an input from the power switch 5a and controls the light emitting diode 7, the pulse output unit 12, and the vibrator unit 13 including the vibrator. In practice, the control unit 9 is mainly implemented by a microcomputer, and the remaining part is a circuit. The light emitting diode 7 emits light according to a control signal (light emission control signal) output from the control unit 9. The pulse output unit 12 outputs a pulsed current to the electrode unit 1 and the counter electrode unit 8 in accordance with a control signal (electrode control signal) output from the control unit 9. The vibrator unit 13 rotates the motor in accordance with a control signal (vibrator control signal) output from the control unit 9.

  The pulse output from the pulse output unit 12 has a mode for each application. In this embodiment, ion cleansing for removing toxins and waste accumulated in the deep part of the skin, and expanding and contracting facial skin holes. There is a massage mode that keeps the skin soft and glossy and elastic, ion introduction that penetrates nutrients such as lotion into the deep part of the skin, and a lifting mode that expands and contracts the pores of the skin and holds the skin with tension . The pulse waveforms of ion cleansing, massage, iontophoresis, and lifting are shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. A negative polarity pulse is output at the time of ion introduction because the negative polarity lotion or the like is permeated by utilizing the repulsive force. On the contrary, it is desirable to output a positive polarity pulse if the lotion has a positive polarity. During the ion cleansing, massage, and ion introduction, the vibrator is driven in conjunction with the pulse to apply vibration to the affected area.

  There are also a plurality of the light emitting diodes 7, which are composed of a power LED indicating ON / OFF of the power, a mode display LED 7b indicating which mode is present, and a strong / weak display LED 7c indicating the strength of the pulse output and the vibration of the vibrator. The power LED repeats light and dark at regular intervals during operation. The power LED is a full-color LED that illuminates from the opposite side of the power switch toward the top. The mode display LED 7b is a full color LED. Then, the control unit 9 performs control so that the user can discriminate each mode according to the light color of the light emitting diode, for example, to emit light blue during ion cleansing, orange during massage, blue during ion introduction, and white during lifting. . The strong / weak indication LED 7c is provided with an LED, respectively. The strong LED emits light when strong, and the weak LED emits light when weak.

  Further, the control unit 9 appropriately outputs a detection signal for human body detection from the pulse output unit 12. Human body detection is to detect whether or not the electrode unit 1 is in contact with the human body. The purpose of using human body detection is to detect the human body and output a pulse so as to reliably perform ion introduction to the user. In the present invention, it is particularly useful for performing a soft start, that is, it means that the soft start is performed in a state where the electrode portion 1 is reliably in contact with the human body, and the electrode portion 1 is not in contact with the human body. There is no point in soft-starting in a state. When the pulse of each mode is output from the pulse output unit 12, the detection signal may not be output. This is because when the pulse of each mode is output appropriately, the electrode unit 1 is in contact with the human body, and therefore it is not necessary to output a separate detection signal. Here, in order to notify the user that the electrode unit 1 is in contact with the human body appropriately, the light emission of the light emitting diode 7 is changed. Specifically, the light emitting diode 7 is blinked until the human body is detected, and is turned on when the human body is detected.

  Specifically, in the human body detection, a detection signal having a predetermined frequency is output from the pulse output unit 12 to the electrode unit 1. This detection signal is input to the counter electrode unit 8 through the human body when the human body and the electrode unit 1 are in contact with each other. Since it is via a human body, the detection signal detected by the counter electrode 8 is a weak signal with noise compared to the detection signal detected by the electrode 1. When it is determined whether or not the human body is actually in contact with such a signal, it is an early measure to determine that the human body is detected if even one of the detection signals is detected. There is also a possibility that the peak value has increased. Therefore, it is preferable that the operation mode be shifted to the operation mode only when the average of the detection signals detected by the counter electrode 8 corresponding to the output detection signal is equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage level. Further, not only the average of the detected detection signals but also the average of the remaining detection signals can be set as a comparison target by ignoring the first and last several detection signals. The reason why some of the first and last detection signals are ignored is that the detection signals for the first and last electric signals are generally weakened when an electric signal is applied to the human body. Other than this, it is possible to determine whether there are two points where the rate of change in voltage is high, with the above-mentioned property being used. These two points mean portions where the detection signals for the first and last electrical signals are weakened. Further, the determination may be made not only based on the average but also based on the number of detection signals exceeding a predetermined voltage level among the detection signals.

  In addition to the power switch 5a, the switches for the user to operate the ion introducer include a mode switch 5b and a strength switch 5c. The mode switch 5b is a switch for switching from the currently operating mode to another mode. The mode changeover switch 5b can shift to another mode regardless of the mode. Each time the mode changeover switch 5b is pressed, the mode is changed to another mode. Therefore, when the mode switch 5b is pressed several times, the mode is returned to the mode before the change. The strength switch 5c is used to select the strength of the output voltage of the main pulse from the pulse output unit 12 by switching the switch or to select the strength of the vibrator. The strong / weak switch 5c selects the pulse output voltage strength and the vibrator strength (the mode in which the output voltage is strong and the vibrator is strong is the high mode, the output voltage is weak and the vibrator is weak. This is to widen the user's choice. In detail, people who are terrified or sensitive to electrical signals may want to use the ion introducer by avoiding the electrical signal even though they want to use the ion introducer. By preparing, even such a user can be used with peace of mind. On the other hand, for users who confirm the effect on the pain that is terrifying rather than fear of electric signals, the use of only the Low mode is not satisfactory although there is some effect, but the High mode is prepared Therefore, it is possible to deal with such a user.

  The pulse is output from the pulse output unit 12. Whether the pulse is output to the electrode unit 1 or the pulse is output to the counter electrode unit 8 depends on the mode. When a pulse is output to the electrode unit 1, the counter electrode unit 8 needs to drop the voltage level to GND. On the other hand, when outputting a pulse to the counter electrode part 8, the electrode part 1 needs to drop the voltage level to GND. The reason why the voltage level of the electrode on the side where no pulse is output is lowered to GND is that the output pulse passes through the human body and is not output. More specifically, in the case of the ion cleansing mode, as shown in FIG. 9A, the voltage level of the counter electrode 8 is first dropped to GND, and the pulse of the ion cleansing mode is applied to the electrode 1. The pulse output unit 12 outputs. Even after the pulse of the ion cleansing mode is output from the pulse output unit 12, the counter electrode unit 8 is maintained at the GND voltage level for a while. Further, after the output from the pulse output unit 12 is finished, the voltage level of the electrode unit 1 is set to GND while the counter electrode unit 8 is maintained at the GND voltage level. The reason why the counter electrode 8 is maintained at the GND voltage level is to eliminate residual charges on the circuit, and the voltage level of the electrode 1 is set to GND so that the voltage level of the counter electrode 8 is the same. Therefore, even if there is no residual charge on the human body and the polarity changes, no overvoltage is applied to the skin. And it is necessary to drop either the electrode part 1 or the counter electrode part 8 to GND. This is because the residual charge may remain on the output side of the circuit and destroy the element, and the residual charge may also remain in the affected area, causing overvoltage. Here, when the bridge circuit is configured with the electrode unit 1, the circuit for dropping the electrode unit 1 to GND, and the circuit for dropping the counter electrode unit 8 and the counter electrode unit 8 to GND, the timing is set so as not to short-circuit each other. It is necessary to shift. The same applies to FIGS. 9B to 9D showing other modes.

  Next, the operation of the ion introducer according to the present embodiment will be described. The user activates the ion introducer by pressing the power switch 5a of the ion introducer. The control unit 9 is activated and turns on all the light emitting diodes 7 for a predetermined time. This lighting indicates that the operation mode is changed from the standby mode. When shifting to the operation mode, the control unit 9 outputs a detection signal from the pulse output unit 12. When the signal cannot be received with respect to the output of the detection signal during the predetermined period, the mode shifts to the standby mode. On the other hand, when the signal can be received with respect to the output of the detection signal within the predetermined period, the controller 9 shifts to the ion cleansing mode. In the ion cleansing mode, the control unit 9 causes the pulse output unit 12 to output a pulse with an early cycle and causes the vibrator unit 13 to vibrate to discharge dirt inside the skin. Along with the operation of the ion cleansing mode, the control unit 9 turns on the mode display LED 7b in light blue. After the end of the ion cleansing mode, there is a pause. This is because it is necessary for the user to puff or wash the face after ion cleansing. After the user puffs such as this, the power switch 5a is pressed to release the pause, and the control unit 9 shifts to the massage mode. In the massage mode, the control unit 9 massages the skin by causing the pulse output unit 12 to output an output of 1: 1 Duty +/− and vibrating the vibrator unit 13 during 100 [msec]. Along with the operation in the massage mode, the control unit 9 lights the mode display LED 7b in orange. After the end of the massage mode, pause once. The user attaches a pad in which provitamin C is infiltrated into the affected part to the electrode part 1, and the user depresses the power switch 5a, so that the controller 9 shifts to the iontophoresis mode after attachment. At the time of ion introduction, the control unit 9 causes the pulse output unit 12 to generate a pulse output with an early cycle, and vibrates the vibrator unit 13 to infiltrate provitamin C into the skin. Along with the operation of this ion introduction mode, the controller 9 lights the mode display LED 7b in blue. After completion of the ion introduction mode, the user removes the pad attached to the electrode unit 1, and the control unit 9 shifts to the lifting mode. At the time of lifting, in order to stabilize the permeated provitamin C, the control unit 9 causes the pulse output unit 12 to output 1: 1 Duty +/− for about 1 [min]. At this time, there is no vibration of the vibrator unit 13. Along with the operation in the lifting mode, the control unit 9 lights the mode display LED 7b in white. With the above, the normal ion introduction operation is completed, and a transition is made to the standby mode.

  During the operation of the ion introducer, each pulse to be output is given a sufficient pulse rising time by the pulse slow rising function to curve the waveform of the rising pulse as described above. In addition to starting the output of the pulse by soft start at the start of the operation of the first iontophoresis device, if the electrode part 1 is once separated from the affected part for a predetermined period or longer and the contact is detected again by human body detection, the soft start is started. A pulse is output at the start. Here, it has been described that the human body detection is not output from the pulse output unit 12 during the pulse output. However, when the one-end electrode unit 1 is separated from the affected part, a detection signal is output to detect the human body again. Furthermore, during the operation of the ion introducer, when the pulse output unit 12 outputs a negative pulse after outputting a positive pulse by the pause period addition function, the negative pulse is output after the positive pulse has passed through the pause period. It is designed to output.

  As described above, according to the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, the pulse output unit gives a sufficient pulse rising time when generating each pulse, and the waveform of the pulse rising waveform is curved. Without rapidly reaching the voltage, the voltage level of the pulse slowly rises to reach the coherent voltage and prevent the living body from feeling electricity, and the iontophoresis device can be used comfortably. Further, since the pulse output unit increases the amplitude of the pulse to a predetermined value in accordance with the output pulse, when the electrode unit of the ion introducer is in contact with the affected part, it may be microscopically just before the point contact. It can be used without pain because there is no concentration of charge that causes discharge due to insufficient voltage level. In addition, when the pulse output unit outputs a negative pulse after outputting a positive pulse, the negative pulse is output after a pause period after the positive pulse is output, so that an excessive voltage level change load is imposed on the living body. It can be driven without giving.

  In addition, although the mode in the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment is ion cleansing, massage, iontophoresis, and lifting, a mode called eye care can be provided after lifting, and a high-voltage pulse is output. The wrinkles of the eyes can be stretched (the vibrator 13 is not vibrated like the lifting). In the case of eye care, it is desirable not to simply change the type of pulse output from the pulse output unit 12 but to output an attachment corresponding to the eye that is the affected part. Incidentally, the mode display LED 7b emits green light in the case of eye care.

  Further, although the mode display LED 7b in the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment is lit in each color (always) in each mode, it can be configured to repeat lighting 8 [sec] and extinguishing 2 [sec]. Similarly, the vibration of the unit 13 does not always vibrate, but may be configured to repeat On4 [sec] Off1 [sec]. Furthermore, it is also possible to stop only the vibration of the vibrator unit 13.

  In the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, the control unit 9 controls the pulse amplitude with the slow pulse rising function or soft start, but the pulse width is not controlled, but the pulse width is controlled. You can also. When the pulse slow rise function or the soft start is employed, the total charge amount related to the ion introduction is reduced, and this can maintain the total charge amount as in the conventional case by widening the pulse width.

  In the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, the control unit 9 controls the pulse with the slow pulse rising function and focuses only on the rising edge of the pulse. Downtime can also be secured. The reason for focusing on the rising edge of the pulse is that people feel pain when the voltage suddenly changes to a voltage above the coherence voltage. If you do not feel pain, you may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, by securing a sufficient fall time, it is possible to perform treatment without causing this uncomfortable feeling.

(Second embodiment of the present invention)
An ion introducer according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a waveform diagram when job ring is applied in the case of the ion cleansing mode and the ion introduction mode of the ion introducer according to the embodiment.

  The ion introducer according to the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the pulse output unit 12 is configured to increase the pulse width to a predetermined value according to the output pulse. is there.

  Increasing the pulse width to a predetermined value according to the output pulse (hereinafter referred to as job ring) means that when a pulse is to be output, the pulse width is determined based on the pulse that has already been output. It is. For example, the pulse width output immediately before is increased by 5 [%] and a pulse is output. In addition, the pulse width obtained by multiplying the number of pulses already output by the reference pulse width can be output.

  Next, the operation of the ion introducer according to the present embodiment will be described. The operation of the ion introducer is the same as the operation of the ion introducer according to the first embodiment, and in addition to these operations, job ring is applied in each of the ion cleansing mode and the ion introduction mode. A pulse is output by the control unit 9 via the pulse output unit 12.

  As described above, according to the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, the pulse output unit 12 increases the pulse width to a predetermined value according to the output pulse, so that the pulse width increases as the time elapses from the start. In the case of ion cleansing, the toxins and waste products that have gradually accumulated in the deep part of the skin are gradually removed without causing irritation to the skin. The nutrients such as lotion can be gradually infiltrated into the deep part of the skin in the state of the skin, in other words, this job ring promotes the entry and exit of substances to the human body such as the removal of waste products, the penetration of nutrients, etc. Can do.

  In the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, the pulse width is increased to a predetermined value according to the output pulse, but the pulse width is increased to a predetermined value as time elapses from the start of pulse output. You can also.

(Third embodiment of the present invention)
An ion introducer according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The ion introducer according to the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and it is different from the above in which a warning or a pulse output is stopped when the pulse output unit outputs pulses continuously for a predetermined period. It is the composition to make.

  The fact that the pulse output unit outputs pulses continuously for a predetermined period means that the electrode is always in contact with the affected area and can be used for the same place that the user is worried about The nature is very high. Thus, if it continues using it with respect to the same location, it is difficult to avoid the state where a therapy burn, a small blister, a large blister, and a skin turn red, no matter how much a reverse voltage of a pulse is applied. Therefore, when the pulse output unit continuously outputs pulses for a predetermined period, the warning or pulse output is stopped. Here, it can be said that there is no user who moves the affected part while keeping the electrode part 1 in contact with the affected part. However, the warning may be eliminated or reused by slightly separating the electrode from the affected part and using it again. Because it can, the burden on use is not so large.

  Next, the operation of the ion introducer according to the present embodiment will be described. The operation of the ion introducer is the same as the operation of the ion introducer according to the first embodiment. In addition to these operations, a pulse is output in each mode of ion cleansing, massage, ion introduction, and lifting. The control unit 9 measures the time during which pulses are continuously output in parallel with a timer. When a predetermined time set in the timer elapses, the control unit 9 causes the warning or pulse output unit 12 to stop outputting pulses. Here, the timer is not continuously used but is reset when the pulse is interrupted.

  As described above, according to the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, when the pulse output unit continuously outputs a pulse for a predetermined period, the warning or pulse output is stopped. In the state where 1 is in contact, the warning or pulse output is stopped after the lapse of a predetermined period, and there is no excessive treatment at the same location, and there is a state where therapy burns, small blisters, large blisters, skin becomes red And can be used safely.

  In the iontophoresis device according to the present embodiment, when the pulse output unit continuously outputs a pulse for a predetermined period, the warning or pulse output is stopped, but detection on the GND side with respect to the output pulse is performed. It is also possible to compare the voltage with the generated pulse, and if the rate of change of the comparison result does not change, it is considered that it is used at the same location and the warning or pulse output can be stopped. That is, it is based on the principle that the resistance of the human body is changed by changing the contact position of the electrode, and the rate of change is increased by moving the electrode unit 1. Even when the affected part is moved while continuously in contact, it is possible to appropriately determine and operate.

1 is an overall block diagram of an ion introducer according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram of the mode of ion cleansing of the ion introducer which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a wave form diagram of the mode of massage of the iontophoretic device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram of the mode of ion introduction of the ion introducer concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram of the mode of lifting of the iontophoretic device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the wave form diagram and principal part enlarged view when applying a soft start in the case of the ion cleansing mode of the iontophoretic device concerning the 1st Embodiment of the present invention. It is a whole perspective view in the concrete composition of the iontophoresis device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a 6th page figure in the concrete composition of the iontophoretic device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram of each part of each mode of the iontophoretic device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a wave form diagram when applying a job ring in the case of the mode of ion cleansing and the mode of ion introduction of the iontophoretic device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a whole perspective view of the conventional iontophoretic device. It is a wave form diagram of each mode of the conventional iontophoretic device. It is a wave form diagram of each mode of the conventional iontophoretic device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electrode part 1a Electrode line 2 Connection part 3 Interposer 3a Front end 3b Rear end 4 Dome part 4a Contact surface 4a1 External line 4a2 Internal line 5 Upper exterior body 5a Power switch 6 Lower exterior body 7 Light emitting diode 7a Light emitting diode line 7b Mode display LED
7c Strong / weak indicator LED
8 Counter electrode part 9 Control part 10 Main part 11 Separation space 12 Pulse output part 13 Vibrator part 13a Vibrator line 14 AC adapter 15 Charger 101 Main part 102 Facial skin contact part 104 Far infrared ray output part 106 Grounding part

Claims (3)

An electrode unit that outputs current to the affected part, a pulse output unit that outputs pulses to the electrode unit, a power supply unit that supplies various currents to the pulse output unit, and the pulse output unit based on the current from the power supply unit An ion introduction device that introduces an ionization component contained in an ionization solution into a living body by a pulse from the pulse output unit,
The control unit controls the pulse output unit to appropriately output a detection signal for human body detection to the electrode unit, and detects whether the electrode unit and the human body are in contact with each other. When the electrode part is in contact,
The pulse output section has a curved shape of the rising waveform of the pulse when each pulse is generated, and a steep linear shape of the waveform of the falling waveform of the pulse ,
Increasing the amplitude of the pulse to a predetermined value according to the elapsed time from the start of pulse output or the output pulse,
So as to compensate for the reduced amount of charge by increasing the and pulse amplitude by a curved shape of the rising of the waveform of the pulse to a predetermined value, a pulse width in accordance with time or output already pulse from the pulse output start An iontophoresis device characterized by an increase in size. The iontophoresis device according to claim 1, wherein
When the pulse output unit outputs a pulse having a reverse polarity after outputting a positive or negative pulse, the ion output device outputs a pulse having a reverse polarity through a pause period after the output of the positive or negative pulse. . In the iontophoresis device according to claim 1 or 2,
When the pulse output unit continuously outputs pulses for a predetermined period, the warning or pulse output is stopped.

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