JP7412667B1 - Beauty Equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a beauty device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound and can perform safe and effective treatments. The present invention, which solves the above problems, is a beauty device X that includes a plurality of heads 1 that emit energy to contract cells, and the heads 1 include a cylindrical grip held in a user's hand; an emitting part that emits energy; the emitting part includes a sonic wave emitting part that concentrates and emits sound waves at a focal point; The device further includes a display unit 32 which has a member and allows selection of the number of people to be treated at the same time to one or two. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a beauty device that can perform treatments for wrinkles and sagging skin, and particularly to one used for business purposes.

In the field of beauty equipment, Joule thermal stimulation (hereinafter referred to as RF) using alternating current waveforms and high-intensity focusing methods are used to improve sagging and wrinkles by heating and contracting the cells under the skin. It is known to utilize ultrasound (eg HIFU). Patent Document 1 describes an instrument for exerting a beauty effect by utilizing the above method.

JP2019-037687A

On the other hand, with heating methods using RF or HIFU, if the person performing the treatment (hereinafter referred to as the practitioner) accidentally heats the same area intensively for a long time, the person being treated (hereinafter referred to as the recipient) There is a risk of burns to the practitioner.
A simple solution is to reduce the heating output and irradiate the area, but this alone reduces the effectiveness of the treatment and also causes the problem that the treatment takes more time.

In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a beauty device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound and is capable of performing safe and effective treatments.

The present invention that solves the above problems is a beauty device that includes a head that emits energy that contracts cells, the head having a grip part that is held in a user's hand, and a discharge part that emits energy. , the sonic wave emitting unit includes a sonic wave emitting unit that concentrates and emits sound waves at a focal point, and the sonic wave emitting unit includes a plurality of ultrasonic wave emitting members provided on an end surface of the emitting unit. It is a device.
By having a plurality of sound wave emitting sections, the treatment time can be shortened, and the treatment can be performed in which the energy emitted per unit is at least effective.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the emitting section includes an electromagnetic wave emitting section that emits electromagnetic waves, and the electromagnetic wave emitting section is provided so as to surround the plurality of sound wave emitting sections.
With such a configuration, the surface and lower layers of the skin can be heated and shrunk at the same time, so that the treatment time can be shortened and the treatment can be performed effectively.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the head includes an output adjustment section capable of adjusting the energy emitted, and the output adjustment section is capable of adjusting the intensity of the output of the sound wave emission section and the electromagnetic wave emission section. established in
This allows for optimal treatment tailored to the patient, increasing safety.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second head further includes an ultrasonic emission member that concentrates and emits sound waves at a focal point that is at a different distance from the head, and the supply unit that supplies energy to the emission unit is configured to and a capacitor corresponding to each of the second heads.
With this configuration, a single treatment device can perform treatment at an appropriate depth depending on the area to be treated, thereby increasing safety.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the output adjustment section distributes power so that the head and the second head can be used simultaneously.
With such a configuration, a plurality of practitioners can perform the treatment at the same time, thereby shortening the treatment time and making it possible to perform the treatment effectively.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the gripping portion is cylindrical and is provided with a constricted portion having a short diameter toward the ejection portion.
This configuration makes it easier for the practitioner to operate the head and irradiates a single point.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sonic wave emitting unit includes an ultrasonic emitting member that generates ultrasonic waves, and the ultrasonic emitting member intermittently emits sound waves that last for 50 ns to 500 ns at least 10 times per second. do.
By shortening the duration of ultrasound and emitting it multiple times, effective treatment can be performed while preventing the body's temperature from rising too high due to prolonged heating.

The present invention, which solves the above problems, is a beauty device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound and can provide a beauty device that can perform safe and effective treatments.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a front view showing the appearance of a first head according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing the appearance of the first head when disassembled, according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another head according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a system surrounding a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of a first head according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing output waveforms of voltages applied to an electromagnetic wave emitting section and a sound wave emitting section by the power supply section according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an image displayed on a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart when implementing a beauty device based on an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, beauty equipment X according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. The description will be detailed in the order of the configuration of the embodiment, the method of implementation, and other examples.
In addition, each embodiment shown below is an example of this invention, and this invention is not limited to each following embodiment.

≪First embodiment≫
As shown in FIG. 1, the beauty device 3, and a mounting base 4 for mounting and supporting the control unit 2 and the operating device 3. Note that the mount 4 may be omitted, and the control section 2 may be provided integrally with the head 1.

The head 1 is connected to the control section 2 via a connecting section 10 provided as a wire. A plurality of connecting portions 10 extend from the control portion 2 and connect their respective ends to the tail portion of the head 1.
In the embodiment, four types of heads 1 are provided: a first head 11 that emits high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to a region deeper than the dermis layer; It includes a second head 12 that emits sound waves, a third head 13 that performs fat cavitation, and a fourth head 14 that simultaneously suctions and heats the skin. The head 1 may be detachable from the end of the connecting portion 10.

The first head 11 is a head that aims at slimming, improving wrinkles, and removing cellulite by emitting energy to the upper body, buttocks, upper arms, thighs, etc. of the subject. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first head 11 includes a first gripping part 111 for the practitioner to grip, and a first emitting part 112 connected to the first gripping part 111 to emit energy. We are prepared.
Further, the first emitting section 112 is removably provided with respect to the first gripping section 111, and when it is removed, the emission source of the first emitting section 112 is exposed, so that it can be cleaned by the practitioner. I have to. A bracket for fixing the position of the first ejection part 112 may be provided inside the first grip part 111.

The first grip part 111 is an axially long cylindrical member with a substantially circular cross section, and the axial length is longer than the width of the palm of the practitioner's hand, and is about 5 cm to 20 cm. Further, the diameter thereof is approximately 2 cm to 7 cm, so that it can be easily grasped by the practitioner.
The diameter of the first gripping part 111 is narrowed toward both ends, and the end on the first ejection part 112 side cooperates with the first ejection part 112 to reduce the constriction. Form. By grasping the constricted portion, it is possible to hold the device in a variety of ways, and by making it easier to tilt the first head 11, safer treatments can be performed.
Note that the second gripping part 121, the third gripping part 131, and the fourth gripping part 141, which will be described in detail below, have substantially the same function and shape as the first gripping part 111, so a description thereof will be omitted.

The first discharge part 112 is provided in the shape of a truncated cone, one end is connected to the first grip part 111, and the other end is an open end surface. It is provided so as to narrow linearly from the end face toward the gripping part.
The first emitter 112 includes a first sonic wave emitter 113 that emits high-intensity focused ultrasound to a region deeper than the epidermis, and a first electromagnetic wave emitter 114 that heats the skin surface by emitting RF waves. , has.
In addition, in the second discharge part 122, the third discharge part 132, and the fourth discharge part 142, which will be described in detail below, the description of functions and shapes that are substantially the same as those of the first discharge part 112 will be omitted.

The first sound wave emitting section 113 is an emitting section that emits sound waves to a focal point, and is provided so as to form a concave surface toward the inside of the first head 11 . The first sonic wave emitting section 113 is provided with a plurality of ultrasonic wave emitting members (hereinafter referred to as ultrasonic wave emitting members S) provided on the end surface of the first emitting section 112 . Preferably, the ultrasonic emission member S is provided apart from the axial center of the first head 11, and more preferably, it is provided so as to surround the axial center. For example, when a plurality of ultrasonic emission members S are tied together, they are arranged so as to form a polygon that includes the axial center inside. In the embodiment, there are three ultrasonic emission members S, and they are arranged to form an equilateral triangle when connected. Thereby, the structure is such that when the first head 11 is rotated around the axis, the ultrasonic waves are prevented from being emitted intensively in one place without impairing the effect.

The ultrasonic wave emitting member S of the first sonic wave emitting unit 113 is provided so as to be able to concentrate ultrasonic waves at a position vertically spaced 5 mm to 8 mm from the end surface of the first emitting unit 112. It can locally heat cells in the dermis and fat layers.

The first electromagnetic wave emitting section 114 is provided so as to be able to heat the vicinity of the contact surface by emitting RF waves. By heating the upper part of the epidermis and dermis, it promotes metabolism on the skin's surface.
The first electromagnetic wave emitters 114 are arranged at equal intervals near the outer periphery of the end face of the first emitter 112 so as to surround the first sound wave emitter 113 . The first electromagnetic wave emitting section 114 is composed of a plurality of opposing electromagnetic wave emitting members (hereinafter referred to as electromagnetic wave emitting members T), and is provided so that electromagnetic waves can pass through the opposing electromagnetic wave emitting members T. In the embodiment, six electromagnetic wave emitting members T are provided, which cooperate with the first sound wave emitting section 113 to heat the entire area from the surface of the skin to the fat layer. Further, the first electromagnetic wave emitting section 114 is provided to protrude from the end surface of the first emitting section 112, and the protruding height is at most 5 mm or less.
This shortens the treatment time and allows for more effective treatment with less phase difference between layers due to the overall contraction of the skin layers. Note that the description of functions and shapes substantially similar to those of the first electromagnetic wave emitting section 114 in the second electromagnetic wave emitting section 124, the third electromagnetic wave emitting section 134, and the fourth electromagnetic wave emitting section 144, which will be described in detail below, will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 4(a), the second head 12 is a head that emits energy to the face of the patient to lift the skin, remove wrinkles, and tighten pores. The second head 12 includes a second gripping part 121 and a second emitting part 122 that is connected to the second gripping part 121 and emits energy.

The second discharge part 122 has an end surface diameter shorter than that of the first discharge part 112, and preferably has a maximum diameter that is approximately the same as that of the second grip part 121.
The second emission unit 122 includes a second sound wave emission unit 123 that emits high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to a region deeper than the epidermis, and a second electromagnetic wave emission unit 124 that heats the skin surface by emitting RF waves. , has.

The second sonic wave emitting section 123 has an ultrasonic emitting member S provided on the end surface of the second emitting section 122 so as to form a concave surface on the axial center of the second head 12 . By locating the ultrasonic wave emitting member S on the central axis of the second head 12, it is easy to determine the position at which the ultrasonic wave is emitted.
The ultrasonic wave emitting member S of the second sound wave emitting part 123 is provided so that the ultrasonic waves are concentrated at a position vertically spaced apart from the end surface of the second sound wave emitting part 122 by 2 to 4 mm. The distance to the focal point is shorter than that of the ultrasonic wave emitting member S. This allows appropriate treatment to be performed on areas such as the face where the dermis layer is thin.

The second electromagnetic wave emitting section 124 is provided so as to surround the periphery of the second sound wave emitting section 123, and promotes metabolism in the surface layer of the skin by emitting RF waves.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the third head 13 is a head that aims to reduce fat cells and unclog lymph nodes of the patient by emitting energy to the body of the patient. The third head 13 includes a third gripping part 131 and a third emitting part 132 that is connected to the third gripping part 131 and emits energy.

The third discharge part 132 is provided in a bowl shape, one end is connected to the third grip part 131, and the other end is an open end surface. It is provided so as to become narrower in a curved manner from the end face toward the gripping portion. The third emission section 132 includes a cavitation section 133 that emits ultrasonic waves that perform cavitation, and a third electromagnetic wave emission section 134 that heats the skin surface by emitting RF waves.

The cavitation unit 133 acts on body fat to generate cavitation by emitting ultrasonic waves of a predetermined frequency. Further, the third electromagnetic wave emitting unit 134 promotes cavitation by heating the surface layer of the skin by emitting RF waves.

As shown in FIG. 4C, the fourth head 14 is a head that discharges energy while suctioning the body of the patient, thereby dissolving fat cells in a wide range, improving swelling, and promoting metabolism. The fourth head 14 includes a fourth gripping part 141 and a fourth emitting part 142 that is connected to the fourth gripping part 141 and emits suction and energy. The fourth emission section 142 includes a suction section 143 that sucks the skin, and a fourth electromagnetic wave emission section 144 that heats the skin by emitting RF waves.

The fourth discharge part 142 is provided flattened compared to the first discharge part 112 and the like. It is a disc-shaped member, and a suction part 143 is provided at the center of the axis on the end face side.
The suction part 143 is a hole provided from the outside to the inside of the fourth discharge part 142, and suctions the skin by generating negative pressure inside the suction part 143.

The fourth electromagnetic wave emitting section 144 is provided so as to surround the suction section 143 at the end surface of the fourth emitting section 142 . By heating the skin with RF waves while it is under suction, it is possible to heat layers that normally cannot be reached.

The control section 2 includes a detection section 21 for detecting the state of the head 1, a control section main body 22 for performing processing, and a power supply section 23 for supplying power to the head 1.
Note that the control section 2 is provided so as to be able to distribute power to the heads 1 so that two heads can be used simultaneously.

The detection unit 21 is a member that is electrically connected to at least the head 1 and the control unit main body 22, and detects the type of the head 1 by detecting the identifier attached to each head 1 and transmits the information. The information is transmitted to the control unit main body 22. Further, it may have a function of detecting an abnormality of the head such as a disconnection.

The control unit main body 22 processes information input from the detection unit 21 and the operating device 3 to control the power supply unit.
The control unit main body 22 includes a storage unit 221 and a processor 222. As the storage unit 221, various storage media such as ROM and RAM may be used, and as the processor 222, it is assumed that an arithmetic device such as a CPU is used.

The power supply section 23 supplies power to the head 1 under the control of the control section main body 22 . The power supply unit 23 includes a power supply 231 , a capacitor 232 that temporarily stores the power of the power supply 231 , and an output adjustment unit 233 that adjusts the power supply to the head based on a command from the control unit main body 22 . are doing.

The output adjustment section 233 is a member that supplies power based on the commands from the control section main body 22, and is formed by selecting or combining electronic circuit components such as ICs, relays, transistors, converters, and inverters.
As shown in Fig. 7(a), the power given to the electromagnetic wave emitting section is as follows: After outputting a voltage of a predetermined strength, a voltage with an opposite phase that is weaker than the output voltage is output, and after a predetermined period of time, a voltage opposite to the above voltage is output. Adjust so that the voltage that corresponds to the phase is output.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the electric power applied to the ultrasonic emission unit is such that the voltage applied at least once is maintained for a emission time T1, and the next emission time T1 starts from the point at which the emission time T1 starts. Power is controlled by adjusting the discharge interval T2, which is the interval over which electricity flows up to a point in time. The frequency and voltage of the AC power source may be changed as necessary.
Preferably, the power supply unit 23 includes a plurality of capacitors 232 having different capacitances, and the output adjustment unit 233 is configured to switch power to an optimal capacitor according to the impedance of the emitting element of the head 1. ing.

The operating device 3 includes an input section 31 that receives input from a practitioner, and a display section 32 that displays setting items and status of the beauty device. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal touch panel in which an input section 31 and a display section 32 are integrated is used.
In the embodiment, the operating device 3 is provided integrally with the control section 2, and the actual display on the display section 32 is shown in FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c).

The mounting base 4 includes a stand main body 41 that is provided upright, a mounting part 42 that is provided on the upper part of the stand main body 41 and on which at least the operating device 3 can be placed, and a side part of the stand main body 41 that can hold objects. It has a storage section 43 that can hold and store items, and casters 44 that make the stand main body 41 movable.

The stand main body 41 is a frame portion having a height at least about the waist of the user.
The mounting section 42 is a flat plate member provided horizontally on the ground at the top of the stand main body 41, and has an area on which the control section 2 can be placed, thereby stably supporting it.

The storage section 43 is provided on the side surface of the stand main body 41 and opens toward the front and upward. That is, it has a box that surrounds the bottom and side surfaces, and a flap that extends from the side of the box to the top while contacting the stand main body 41. As a result, unused head 1, manuals, replacement tools and parts, pamphlets, etc. can be stored, increasing convenience.

The casters 44 are wheels provided at the lower part of the base body 41, and enable movement without applying force, thereby increasing convenience for the practitioner.

Hereinafter, the method of implementing the present invention and the processing of the control unit 2 will be described in detail using FIGS. 8 and 9. The implementation method shown below is an example, and the implementation method is not limited to this, and the order may be changed.

When the practitioner starts up the beauty equipment X and is ready, the process moves to a process S1 for selecting the number of people performing the treatment.
The display unit 32 displays a plurality of number-of-treatment number selection units 321, and the input unit 31 accepts selections of the number of people who will perform the treatment. The number of people undergoing treatment selection section 321 displays the number of people undergoing treatment as the number of silhouettes. The treatment time can be shortened by allowing multiple people to perform the treatment at the same time.

Once the number of people to be treated is selected, the process moves to a discharge device selection step S2. A plurality of emitting device selection sections 322 are displayed on the display section 32, and the input section 31 receives the selection of the head 1 that performs the treatment. The discharge device selection section 322 displays different shapes of the head 1 depending on the purpose, so that the practitioner can intuitively select the head 1 to be used. When a plurality of people are selected in the ejection device selection step S2, the corresponding number of heads 1 are displayed in the respective ejection device selection sections 322.

Once the emitting device is selected, the process moves to an output adjustment step S3. The display unit 32 displays an output adjustment display 323 that allows the output to be adjusted in stages, and the input unit 31 accepts the output adjustment. In the embodiment, the output adjustment display 323 allows the total treatment time, the output intensity of the electromagnetic wave emitting section, and the output intensity of the sound wave emitting section to be adjusted for each head 1 through the output adjustment section 233.

Preferably, the output of the electromagnetic wave emitter is adjusted by changing the maximum voltage.
On the other hand, the output of the sound wave emitting section is performed by changing the length of the emission time T1 and the length of the emission interval T2. In an embodiment, the emission time T1 is selected from 50 nm to 500 nm, and the emission interval T2 is selectable from 100 Hz (0.01 seconds) to 10 Hz (0.1 seconds). In this way, the release time T1 can be selected to be shorter than that of conventional HIFU, making the treatment safer.

In the embodiment, there is an output adjustment display 323 displaying treatment items such as "small face", "wrinkles", and "beautifying skin/pore tightening", and input is accepted. When the input is accepted on the display, the cumulative time and output intensity for performing the preset treatment are set.

When the above-mentioned settings are completed and input of the start button shown in FIG. 7(c) is received, the process moves to a discharge step S4 in which energy is discharged from the head 1. That is, power is supplied to the head 1 selected in the emitting device selection step S2 at the output set in the output adjustment step S3. When a plurality of heads 1 are selected, the power supply unit 23 switches the circuit including the capacitor 232 to distribute the power so that power can be supplied to the plurality of heads simultaneously.

In the ejection step S4, the processor 222 records the number of times the head 1 ejects, and if the number of times exceeds a reference value, the processor 222 does not supply power to the power supply section 23 and displays the head on the display section 32. Performs processing to display that it should be replaced. An identifier may be attached to each head 1, and the number of discharges may be stored in the storage unit 221 for each identifier. This reduces the possibility of performing surgery in a malfunctioning state, preventing accidents and increasing safety.

Hereinafter, a method for implementing the present invention will be described in detail using FIGS. 8 and 9. The present invention is carried out by a practitioner who performs a treatment on a patient. Moreover, the implementation method shown below is an example, and the implementation method is not limited to this, the order may be changed, and the number of practitioners may be plural.

First, the practitioner prepares beauty equipment X. Check whether the head 1 that the user wants to use is connected to the control section 2 and whether there is any damage to the head 1.
Thereafter, the beauty device is moved to an easy-to-handle position, the beauty device X is activated, and a number of treatment person selection step S1, a discharge device selection step S2, and an output adjustment step S3 are performed to prepare for energy release.

Thereafter, the practitioner applies the first emitting part 112 of the first head 11 to the treated person to emit energy. By providing a plurality of first sound wave emitting sections 113, effective treatment can be performed even in a short time.
At this time, the practitioner holds the constriction of the first gripping part 111 to make it easier to tilt the head 1, and also to make it easier to rotate the head 1 around the axis of the first gripping part 111, thereby concentrating the ultrasound etc. on one point. This makes it easier to prevent accidents caused by this.

Furthermore, when the practitioner performs maintenance on the first head 11, the first emitting section 112 can be removed from the first gripping section 111, and the first sound wave emitting section 113 or the first electromagnetic wave emitting section 114 inside can be replaced. Make it. It is preferable that documents describing the parts/tools necessary for replacement and the replacement method be placed in the storage section 43.

X Beauty device 1 Head 10 Connection part 11 First head 111 First grip part 112 First emission part 113 First sound wave emission part 114 First electromagnetic wave emission part 12 Second head 121 Second grip part 122 Second emission part 123 Two sound wave emitters 124 Second electromagnetic wave emitter 13 Third head 131 Third gripper 132 Third emitter 133 Cavitation part 134 Third electromagnetic wave emitter 14 Fourth head 141 Fourth gripper 142 Fourth emitter 143 Suction part 144 Fourth electromagnetic wave emission section 2 Control section 21 Detection section 22 Control section main body 221 Storage section 222 Processor 23 Power supply section 231 Power supply 232 Capacitor 233 Output adjustment section 3 Operating device 31 Input section 32 Display section 321 Number of people to be treated selection section 322 Emission device Selection section 323 Output adjustment display 4 Mounting stand 41 Stand main body 42 Placement section 43 Storage section 44 Casters

Claims (8)

A beauty device comprising a plurality of heads that emit energy to contract cells, a control section that controls the heads, and an operating device that operates the control section,
The head has a cylindrical grip part that is held in a user's hand, and an emitting part that emits energy,
The emission unit includes a sound wave emission unit that concentrates and emits sound waves at a focal point,
The sonic wave emitting section includes a plurality of ultrasonic emitting members provided on an end surface of the emitting section,
The operating device displays a number of people to be treated selection section that allows the number of people to be treated at the same time to be selected from one or more people;
The control unit includes an output adjustment unit that distributes power so that a plurality of heads can be used simultaneously according to the selected number of people. The operating device displays a discharge device selection section that allows a combination of a plurality of heads that can be used simultaneously to be selected from among the plurality of heads.
The beauty device according to claim 1. The emitting device selection section selectably displays the shape of the head.
The beauty device according to claim 2 . The emission part includes an electromagnetic wave emission part that emits electromagnetic waves,
The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic wave emitting section is provided so as to surround the plurality of sound wave emitting sections. The beauty device according to claim 4, wherein the output adjustment section is provided to be able to adjust the intensity of the output of the sonic wave emitting section and the electromagnetic wave emitting section, respectively. further comprising a second head having an ultrasonic emission member that concentrates and emits sound waves at a focal point at a different distance from the head;
The beauty device according to claim 5, wherein the supply section that supplies energy to the emitting section includes a capacitor corresponding to the head and the second head, respectively. 2. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping part has a cylindrical shape and is provided with a constricted part having a short diameter toward the emitting part. The sonic wave emitting unit includes an ultrasonic emitting member that generates ultrasonic waves,
The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic wave emitting member intermittently emits sound waves that last for 50 ns to 500 ns at least 10 times per second.