JP5916362B2 - Facial massager - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a facial device, and more particularly to a handy type facial device.

  Generally, by applying electrical stimulation that gives a voltage pulse of a predetermined magnitude or mechanical stimulation that applies vibrations by operating a motor to the muscles of the human body, the muscles are forced to move and loosen to promote blood circulation. Massagers that increase metabolism are being developed. Many devices have been developed to impart such massager action to muscles on the human face. In addition to the same effects as described above, such a facial device is also expected to have an effect of reducing sagging and giving skin tension.

  As such a facial device, for example, a device that irradiates LED light and gives a predetermined voltage pulse to the skin from a roller-type electrode to enhance waste excretion, suppression of melanin production, and skin metabolism (patent (Refer to Reference 1.) By applying mechanical stimulation such as vibration during the relaxation period after muscle contraction caused by applying electrical stimulation to the subcutaneous muscle, the subcutaneous muscle is effectively trained to increase metabolism ( Patent Document 2) is known.

JP 2009-95416 A Japanese Patent No. 3736023

  However, in each of the above patent documents, electrical stimulation such as voltage pulses or mechanical stimulation from a motor is applied from the skin surface of the face. In this case, electrical stimulation or mechanical stimulation is applied only to muscles under the skin. There is a problem in that such a stimulus is difficult to be transmitted to a muscle that is not transmitted with a stimulus and is deep in the skin, for example, a muscle inside the mouth. Therefore, it has been difficult for such a facial device to loosen muscles located behind the skin and promote blood circulation or increase metabolism.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a facial device that can also massage muscles in the back of the skin.

  In order to achieve the above object, the facial device of claim 1 has a first arm having a head portion on one end side and a base end on the other end side, and a convex portion on one end side, and the other end side. And a second arm rotatably connected to the base end of the first arm, and the one end side of the second arm is inserted into a user's mouth during use, and the head portion Is a stimulator that applies mechanical stimulation or ultrasonic electrical stimulation to living tissue through the skin surface of the user's face, and a vibration unit that vibrates the stimulation body and applies mechanical stimulation to the living tissue. The stimulator is in a position facing the convex portion when the head portion and one end side of the second arm are in contact with each other.

  The facial device according to claim 2 is the facial device according to claim 1, wherein the stimulating body is at least a pair of electrodes that are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the first arm. When the head part and one end side of the second arm are in contact with each other, the head part is formed so as to be fitted between the at least one pair of electrodes.

  The facial device of claim 3 is the facial device of claim 2, wherein the electrode comprises a roller.

  The facial device according to claim 4 is the facial device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second arm is curved in a direction away from the first arm toward a substantially intermediate position thereof. And

  According to the facial instrument of claim 1, the stimulator is formed on the head portion that is in contact with the skin surface of the face, and is formed on the distal end side of the second arm that is put in the mouth corresponding to the back side of the stimulator. The living tissue is sandwiched between the convex portions, and electrical stimulation or mechanical stimulation by ultrasonic waves is applied.

  Therefore, the first arm and the second arm not only for the muscles under the face, such as around the mouth and cheeks, but also for the muscles under the face of the face, where electrical stimulation is difficult to reach with conventional facial instruments. The muscles can be exercised by applying electrical stimulation or mechanical stimulation by ultrasonic waves by the compression from. Therefore, the muscles are loosened to promote lymph flow and blood circulation and improve metabolism, thereby improving the water retention capacity of the subcutaneous muscles and increasing the elasticity of the muscles, thereby making the skin more firm.

  Further, since mechanical stimulation that vibrates skin and subcutaneous muscles is applied, the muscle is massaged by the mechanical stimulation, and muscle fatigue due to electrical stimulation or mechanical stimulation of ultrasonic waves can be relieved.

  According to the facial device of claim 2, since the convex part is formed so as to be fitted between a pair of electrodes provided in the head part, the skin surface is obtained by applying force from the first arm and the second arm. Since a force is applied to different positions when viewed from the side, it is possible to reduce pain that the user feels due to pressure from the electrodes and the convex portions.

  In addition, because muscles such as the mouth and cheeks, fat, etc. are sandwiched between the pair of electrodes and the convex portion, even when moving while applying force to the portion sandwiched between the head portion and the convex portion, the electrode and convex portion And can be moved smoothly without shifting.

  Furthermore, it is possible to improve the adhesion of the living tissue sandwiched between the skin surface with which the pair of electrodes are brought into contact with and a convex portion put into the mouth corresponding to the back side of the pair of electrodes.

  According to the facial device of claim 3, since the electrode is a roller, the roller can rotate and massage the skin by holding the head portion and the convex portion and moving the holding portion. Promotes and improves skin metabolism.

  Further, by moving the surface of the skin while the roller rotates, mechanical or electrical stimulation by ultrasound can be applied to the subcutaneous tissue or muscle without damaging the skin even when force from the first arm is applied. .

  According to the facial instrument of claim 4, since the second arm is curved outward toward the substantially intermediate position, there is no possibility of pinching the portion other than the sandwiched portion between the first arm and the second arm. A facial device that does not cause discomfort can be obtained.

It is a perspective view showing schematic structure of the facial device which concerns on this invention. It is a side view of the facial device which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which follows the III-III line of FIG. It is a block diagram showing the circuit diagram of the facial device which concerns on this invention. (A) is a timing chart of voltage pulses applied to the electrodes shown in FIG. 4 when the facial device is in the LO mode, and (B) is applied to the electrodes shown in FIG. 4 when the facial device is in the HI mode. It is a timing chart of a voltage pulse. It is a schematic diagram which shows the usage of the facial device which concerns on this invention. It is a side view of the facial device which concerns on the modification of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a facial device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the facial device 1 includes a first arm 2 and a second arm 3. The base end of the first arm 2 and the base end of the second arm 3 are connected to each other by a rotating unit 4 so that the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 can be rotated with the rotating unit 4 as a rotation axis. It is comprised so that rotation is possible in the direction which a side separates and approaches. The second arm 3 is formed so as to curve outward from the base end side toward the substantially center, that is, in a direction away from the first arm 2. By being configured in this manner, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 are easy to hold in the user's hand and have a shape that is easy to grip. The first arm 2 and the second arm 3 are made of a synthetic resin having electrical insulation.

  On the back side of the first arm 2, a switch 5 is fitted and inserted at a substantially central portion in the longitudinal direction, and a display unit 6 is provided at a position spaced apart from the switch 5 by a predetermined length. The button 5 is made of an electrically insulating resin, for example, rubber or synthetic resin.

  The display unit 6 includes a light emitting element, and causes the light emitting element to emit light in response to a command from a controller described later. For example, an LED or the like may be used as the light emitting element. The light emission color of the light emitting element may be a single color, or may be a plurality of light emission colors so that the light emission color changes according to the operation mode of the facial device 1.

  A battery cover 7 is detachably provided on the base end side of the first arm 2, and a battery is fitted inside the battery cover 7 as described later. The beautiful face device 1 becomes operable by fitting a battery. The face device 1 of the present embodiment is convenient to carry because it does not have a power cord, and is also suitable for being carried on a trip or the like.

  FIG. 2 shows a side view of the facial device 1. The head portion 8 of the first arm 2 is provided with a pair of electrodes (stimulators) 9 a and 9 b that are in contact with the skin and spaced apart by a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the first arm 2. The electrodes 9a and 9b are roller-type electrodes, and are respectively supported so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis of the head portion 8 in the width direction.

  The second arm 3 is formed so as to curve outward from the base end side toward the approximate center. The distal end portion 10 of the second arm 3 is formed to be thinner than the proximal end side of the second arm 3 so that it can be easily put in the mouth. The distal end portion 10 is formed so that its peripheral edge is curved and warped outward so that the distal end portion 10 does not damage the skin in the mouth when used in the mouth. A convex portion 11 is formed on the distal end portion 10 so as to be fitted between the pair of electrodes 9 a and 9 b when the distal end portion 10 is brought into contact with the head portion 8 of the first arm 2.

  3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. The first arm 2 is configured by engaging an upper case 20 and a lower case 21 with each other. The rotating part 4 is in a state where the base end 4a of the first arm 2 and the base end 4b of the second arm 3 are fitted together, and the base end 4a of the first arm 2 and the base end of the second arm 3 by the pin member 4c. 4b are connected so that rotation is mutually possible. By adopting such a configuration, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 can be separated and approached within a predetermined angular range. In the present embodiment, the opening degree of the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 is about 180 degrees at the maximum.

  The switch 5 and the display unit 6 are fitted in the upper case 20, and a pressing operation of the switch 5 is input to a controller described later. A substrate 22 supported by a lower case 21 is provided in the first arm 2, and terminals (not shown) electrically connected to the batteries 23, 23 housed in the first arm 2 are provided on the substrate 22. A controller 24 and a display driving unit 25 are provided. The controller 24 is electrically connected to a display drive unit 25, a drive unit 26, and a vibration generation unit (vibration unit, hereinafter referred to as a motor) 27 using a motor.

  The display drive unit 25 is electrically connected to the display unit 6, and the light emission color of the display unit 6 is determined according to the ON / OFF state of the display unit 6 and the operation mode of the face device 1 based on the command signal of the controller 24. Make a change.

  The drive unit 26 is electrically connected to the motor 27 and the electrodes 9a and 9b, operates based on a command signal from the controller 24, and has an outer wall of the roller head unit 28 that houses the electrodes 9a and 9b and the electrodes 9a and 9b. The motor 27 provided in is energized. The motor 27 vibrates when energized from the drive unit 26, and the vibration is transmitted to the electrodes 9 a and 9 b via the roller head unit 28. The magnitude of the vibration generated by the motor 27 is not particularly defined, but it is preferably a magnitude that allows the user to feel it uncomfortable.

  Although not shown, the roller head portion 28 is hermetically sealed with a seal member such as rubber or synthetic resin so as not to hinder the rotation of the roller-type electrodes 9a and 9b. With such a configuration, the waterproofness in the roller head portion 28 is ensured, and the electrodes 9a and 9b are prevented from being short-circuited. The electrode 9a is supported by the rotary shaft 29a and the electrode 9b is supported by the rotary shaft 29b. The rotary shafts 29a and 29b are supported in the roller head portion 28, although not shown.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit diagram of the facial device 1 according to the present embodiment. The controller 24 is connected to a switch 5, a display drive unit 25, and a drive unit 26. The drive unit 26 applies a voltage pulse of a predetermined magnitude between the electrodes 9a and 9b, and a motor 27. The motor drive part 31 which supplies with electricity is provided.

  Based on the command signal from the switch 5, the controller 24 determines the operating state of the face device 1, that is, the operating mode and the operation end. The controller 24 operates the pulse driving unit 30 and the motor driving unit 31 according to the determined operation mode, and transmits a command signal to the display driving unit 25. When the signal from the switch 5 is input to the controller 24, the controller 24 measures the elapsed time. The display driving unit 25 starts lighting or non-lighting of the display unit 6 based on a command signal from the controller 24. The elapsed time measurement performed by the controller 24 is reset to 0 each time a signal from the switch 5 is input.

  Based on the command signal from the controller 24, the pulse driver 30 generates a voltage pulse of a predetermined magnitude at a predetermined frequency and applies it to the electrodes 9a, 9b. The predetermined frequency is a frequency at which muscle contraction can be performed, and the frequency also varies depending on the operation mode set in the facial device 1.

  The motor drive unit 31 energizes so as to drive the motor 27 intermittently or continuously based on a command signal from the controller 24. When the vibration generated by the motor 27 is transmitted to the subcutaneous tissue and muscle, the subcutaneous tissue and muscle are vibrated and loosened to promote blood flow and lymph flow.

  In the facial device 1 of the present embodiment, LO mode and HI mode are set as operation modes. In the LO mode, a minute voltage pulse of a predetermined magnitude is applied from the pulse driving unit 30 to the electrodes 9a and 9b as an electrical stimulus, that is, a weak current is applied to the skin in contact with the electrodes 9a and 9b, and the motor driving unit 31 is applied. The motor 9 is intermittently vibrated to cause the electrodes 9a and 9b to vibrate intermittently (mechanical stimulation). Lymph flow and blood circulation are promoted by electrical stimulation given in the LO mode, that is, a massage effect by passing a weak current, and metabolism can be improved.

  On the other hand, in the HI mode, a voltage pulse (electrical stimulation) having a predetermined magnitude capable of contracting the muscle is applied from the pulse driving unit 30 to the electrodes 9a and 9b, and a current is supplied from the motor driving unit 31 to the motor 27. To continuously vibrate the motor 27. By applying an electrical stimulus given in this HI mode, that is, a voltage pulse at a predetermined cycle, the electrical stimulus is transmitted to the muscle to force the muscle to contract, thereby promoting blood circulation and metabolism. Can be improved.

  Details will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a timing chart of voltage pulses applied to the electrodes 9a and 9b when the facial device 1 is in the LO mode, and FIG. 5B is an electrode 9a and 9b when the facial device 1 is in the HI mode. It is a timing chart of the voltage pulse applied to.

  When the face device 1 is in the LO mode, the pulse driving unit 30 operates at a frequency of 100 Hz, for example. Therefore, the pulse interval T1 is 10 msec. In the LO mode, the pulse driver 30 preferably operates at a low frequency of 95 Hz to 105 Hz. The pulse width d1 is 100 μsec, but is not limited to this, and is selected from a range that effectively affects the human body.

  When the face device 1 is in the HI mode, the pulse driving unit 30 operates at a frequency of 10 Hz, for example. Therefore, the pulse interval T2 is 100 msec. In the HI mode, the pulse driving unit 30 preferably operates at a low frequency of 9.5 Hz to 10.5 Hz. Within this frequency range, the muscles can contract and relax after an electrical stimulation is applied by a single voltage pulse until the electrical stimulation by the next voltage pulse is applied to the muscle. Can do exercise. The pulse width d2 is 100 μsec, but is not limited to this, and is selected from a range that effectively affects the human body. The HI mode pulse voltage V2 is set to be larger than the LO mode pulse voltage V1.

  The operation of the facial device 1 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing how to use the facial device 1, and will be described below based on this diagram. When the switch 5 is operated, a signal from the switch 5 is input to the controller 24. The controller 24 determines the operation mode based on the signal from the switch 5, transmits a command signal corresponding to the operation mode to the display drive unit 25, and energizes the pulse drive unit 30 and the motor drive unit 31. When the signal from the switch 5 is input to the controller 24, the controller 24 starts measuring elapsed time.

  The user touches the electrode 9a, 9b of the first arm 2 to the skin surface and the tip 10 of the second arm 3 is put in the mouth, and the user grasps the first arm 2 and the second arm 3, A living tissue between the skin surface of the cheek and the mouth corresponding to the back side of the skin surface is sandwiched and pressed by the first arm 2 and the second arm 3.

  Specifically, the part around the cheek or mouth is sandwiched between the electrodes 9a and 9b provided on the head part 8 of the first arm 2 and the convex part 11 formed so as to be fitted between the electrodes 9a and 9b. As a result, a predetermined part of the face is pressed and becomes thinner than the surroundings. In addition to the electrical stimulation from the electrodes 9a and 9b, the vibration from the motor is applied to the muscles and the subcutaneous tissue at the portion sandwiched between the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 through the electrodes 9a and 9b. As shown in FIG. 6, the facial beauty device 1 uses electrical stimulation and mechanical stimulation due to motor vibration by shifting the portion sandwiched between the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 in the direction of the arrow. Can be given. At this time, the skin surface can be smoothly moved by the roller-type electrodes 9a and 9b.

  The controller 24 automatically turns off the power of the face device 1 when a predetermined time elapses after the signal from the switch 5 is input.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the electrodes 9a and 9b formed on the first arm 2 and the convex portion 11 formed on the second arm 3 are electrically stimulated while sandwiching a predetermined part from the skin surface and the mouth. And give vibration. Therefore, the sandwiched part is thinner than the surroundings, and not only the muscles below the skin surface but also the subcutaneous tissues and muscles inside the mouth where electrical stimulation from the skin surface is difficult to reach are given electrical stimulation and vibration. Therefore, it is possible to improve the metabolism by promoting the flow of the subcutaneous lymph and the muscles under the skin surface and the inside of the mouth, and it is possible to further reduce the sagging of the skin and provide tension.

  In addition, since the muscles subjected to the electrical stimulation are massaged by applying vibration from the motor 27 together with the electrical stimulation from the electrodes 9a and 9b, muscle fatigue can be relieved.

  Further, since the convex portion 11 is formed so as to be fitted between the electrodes 9a and 9b, even if the cheek or the part around the mouth is sandwiched, it is difficult for the user to feel discomfort such as pain, and the facial device 1 The feeling of use can be improved. Furthermore, since the target site can be reliably sandwiched, electrical stimulation and vibration applied from the skin surface can be easily transmitted to tissues and muscles inside the mouth.

  Furthermore, it improves the adhesion between the skin surface with which the electrodes 9a and 9b are in contact and the living tissue sandwiched between the convex portion 11 which is put in the mouth corresponding to the back side with which the electrodes 9a and 9b are in contact. be able to.

  And since the 2nd arm 3 is formed so that it may curve outward, the convex part 11 which contact | abutted the electrodes 9a and 9b provided in the head part 8 of the 1st arm 2 to the skin surface, and put it in the mouth It is possible to prevent only the target portion from being sandwiched between the electrode 9 and the periphery of the portion. Further, by adopting such a shape, it is easy to apply a force to the distal end portion 10 of the second arm 3, and a user-friendly facial device can be obtained.

<Modification of facial equipment>
A modification of the above embodiment will be described below. This modification is different in that a plurality of convex portions are provided on the tip portion 10 of the second arm 3, and the other configurations are common, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a side view illustrating a schematic configuration of a modified example of the facial beauty device 101. At the tip 110 of the second arm 103, a convex 11 formed so as to be fitted between the electrodes 9a, 9b, and a second convex 111a formed so as to contact the roller head surface 140. The 3rd convex part 111b is formed. Between the convex part 11 and the 2nd convex part 111a of the front-end | tip part 110, the 1st recessed part 141a is formed so that it may fit with the electrode 9a. Between the convex part 11 and the 3rd convex part 111b of the front-end | tip part 110, the 2nd recessed part 141b is formed so that it may fit with the electrode 9b.

  In this way, by forming the second convex portion 111a and the third convex portion 111b, it is possible to press a wider part of the face with the first arm 2 and the second arm 103, so that electric power is applied to a wider part. To stimulate blood circulation and increase metabolism.

  Although the description of the embodiment is finished as described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

  For example, in the above embodiment, a voltage pulse having a predetermined magnitude is applied to the electrodes 9a and 9b as an electrical stimulus. However, a mechanical stimulus using ultrasonic waves may be applied instead of the voltage pulse. .

  In the above embodiment, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 sandwich a predetermined part around the cheek or mouth, but it is also possible to use only the first arm 2. For example, when using the facial device 1 with the eyes, the electrodes 9a and 9b provided on the first arm 2 can be brought into contact with predetermined portions of the eyes to apply electrical stimulation and vibration. Since the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 can be rotated at a predetermined angle by the rotating unit 4 and can be rotated about 180 degrees at the maximum in the above embodiment, only the first arm 2 is used. It can also be used for the eyes.

  Further, in the above modification, the first convex portion 111a and the second convex portion 111b are in contact with the roller head portion surface 140 and are fitted to the first concave portion 141a and the electrode 9b so as to be fitted to the electrode 9a. Although the two concave portions 141b are formed, the first convex portion 111a, the second convex portion 111b, and the roller head portion surface 140 may be formed so as to be separated by a predetermined distance. Further, the electrode 9a and the first recess 141a and the electrode 9b and the second recess 141b may also be formed so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. By forming in this way, discomfort such as pain given to the user can be reduced even when the cheek and the part around the mouth are sandwiched from the skin surface and inside the mouth.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the battery is used as a power supply, you may make it use a rechargeable battery as a power supply.

1 Facial device 9a, 9b Electrode (stimulator)
11 Convex part 24 Controller 27 Motor (vibration part)
30 Pulse drive unit 31 Motor drive unit

Claims (4)

A first arm having a head portion at one end and a base end at the other end;
A convex portion is formed on one end side, and a second arm is rotatably connected to the base end of the first arm with the other end side as a base end
The one end side of the second arm is inserted into a user's mouth during use,
The head portion is
A stimulator that applies mechanical stimulation or ultrasonic electrical stimulation to living tissue through the skin surface of the user's face;
A vibrating part that vibrates the stimulating body and applies mechanical stimulation to the living tissue, and
The facial stimulator, wherein the stimulator is located at a position facing the convex portion when the head portion and one end side of the second arm are in contact with each other. The stimulator is at least a pair of electrodes arranged at a predetermined length apart in the longitudinal direction of the first arm,
The convex portion, when the one end of the said head portion second arm is in contact, in claim 1, characterized in that said formed so as to fitted between at least a pair of electrodes The listed facial equipment.
  The facial device according to claim 2, wherein the electrode includes a roller.   The facial device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second arm is curved in a direction away from the first arm toward a substantially intermediate position thereof.

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