KR101743706B1 - A treatment apparatus using radio frequency energy - Google Patents

Abstract

[0001] The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus using a high frequency, comprising: a main body having a high-frequency generating unit therein; a main body A contact type handpiece having an electrode portion and a second electrode portion detachably attached to the fastening portion of the main body and providing a high frequency energy generated in the high frequency generating portion to the inside of the skin; And a control unit for controlling high frequency energy provided from the generating unit to the first electrode unit or the second electrode unit.
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-frequency energy at a suitable skin position in accordance with the contents of the treatment, thereby improving the effect of the treatment, and it is possible to carry out various treatments using one device. It is possible to reduce the cost required for the operation.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus using high frequency waves,

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus using a high frequency, and more particularly, to a treatment apparatus using a high frequency that can treat skin tissue using high frequency energy.

In recent years, techniques for treating skin by modifying the skin tissue state or improving the tissue characteristics have been widely applied by providing energy to the skin using various energy sources. A laser beam, a flash lamp, and an ultrasonic wave. Recently, research on a skin treatment apparatus using radio frequency (RF) energy has been actively carried out.

When the high frequency energy is supplied to the skin surface, the molecules constituting the skin tissue rub against each other when the direction of the high frequency current changes, and the heart heat is generated by the rotational motion, the warping or the collision. Such deep heat can elevate the temperature of the skin tissue to reorganize the collagen layer to improve wrinkles and enhance skin elasticity. In addition, the blood circulation of the skin tissue is promoted to improve blood circulation, thereby improving the overall condition of the skin including prevention of skin aging.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2010-0101420 (published on Sep. 17, 2010) discloses a treatment device using high frequency.

Here, treatment using the high frequency waves has different effects depending on the position of the skin to which the high frequency energy is supplied. Therefore, although it is possible to obtain optimal therapeutic effects by varying the position of providing the high frequency according to the treatment purpose according to the procedure, it is difficult for the conventional treatment apparatus using the high frequency to perform various procedures using one apparatus there was.

Republic of Korea public patent 2010-0101420 (disclosed on September 17, 2010)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a treatment device using a high frequency which can provide high frequency energy at various positions of the skin according to a procedure.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a skin care device including a main body having a high-frequency generating unit therein, and a first electrode unit detachably attached to the coupling unit of the main body and providing a high-frequency energy generated by the high- A contact type handpiece, and an abdominal handpiece detachably attached to the fastening portion of the main body and having a second electrode portion for providing high frequency energy generated in the high frequency generating portion to the inside of the skin, And a control unit for controlling high frequency energy provided to the first electrode unit or the second electrode unit.

Here, the treatment device using the high frequency may further include a sensing unit for sensing the type of the handpiece connected to the coupling unit among the contact type handpiece and the invasive type handpiece.

The control unit compares the set operation mode with the type of the handpiece sensed by the sensing unit, and generates an abnormal signal when it is determined that the handpiece corresponding to the set operation mode is not connected to the connection unit .

Furthermore, the controller may control the high frequency generator to prevent high frequency energy from being supplied from the high frequency generator to the handpiece when it is determined that the set operation mode and the corresponding handpiece are not connected to the fastening unit.

Alternatively, the controller may control the high frequency generator in different modes according to the type of handpiece sensed by the sensing unit.

Meanwhile, the contact type handpiece may include a first sensor for sensing the contact state of the first electrode unit with the skin, and the controller may control the first electrode unit and the skin based on the information sensed by the first sensor, The contact failure signal can be generated.

In addition, the infiltrating handpiece may further include a driving unit for providing the power for inserting the second electrode unit into the skin, and when the control unit determines that the set operation mode is not the operation mode corresponding to the invasive handpiece , So that power is not supplied from the driving unit to the second electrode unit.

Alternatively, the second electrode unit may be replaceably installed in the infiltrating handpiece, and the infiltrating handpiece may further include a second sensor for sensing the type of the second electrode unit installed.

Here, the controller compares the set operation mode with the type of the second electrode unit sensed by the second sensor, and if it is determined that the second electrode unit provided in the invasive handpiece does not correspond to the set operation mode, It is also possible to configure to generate a signal. Alternatively, the controller may control the high frequency generator in a different mode according to the type of the second electrode unit sensed by the second sensor.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a contact type handpiece comprising a high frequency generating unit provided in a main body, a first electrode unit connected to the main body and providing a high frequency energy generated by the high frequency generating unit to a skin surface, And a second electrode part connected to the main body and providing a high-frequency energy generated in the high-frequency generating part to the inside of the skin, wherein the high-frequency generating part generates high- And a control unit that controls the second electrode unit to be selectively provided to the second electrode unit.

Here, the treatment device using the high frequency may further include a sensing unit for sensing the type of the handpiece used by the user among the contact type handpiece and the invasive handpiece.

The control unit compares the set operation mode with the type of the handpiece sensed by the sensing unit, and generates an abnormal signal when it is determined that the handpiece not corresponding to the set operation mode is in use.

Further, when it is determined that the handpiece not corresponding to the set operation mode is being used, the controller may control the high frequency generator to prevent the high frequency energy from being supplied from the high frequency generator to the handpiece.

Alternatively, the controller may control the high frequency generator in different modes according to the type of handpiece sensed by the sensing unit.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-frequency energy at a suitable skin position in accordance with the contents of the treatment, thereby improving the effect of the treatment, and it is possible to carry out various treatments using one device. It is possible to reduce the cost required for the operation.

1 is a perspective view showing a treatment device using a high frequency according to a first embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the main body of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a state in which a contact type handpiece is fastened to a main body in FIG. 1;
Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an end shape of the contact type handpiece of Fig. 3,
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a shape for treating the skin using the contact type handpiece of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing a state in which an infiltrating handpiece is fastened to the main body of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the internal structure of the infiltrating handpiece of FIG. 6;
10 is a perspective view showing a treatment device using a high frequency according to a second embodiment of the present invention,
Fig. 11 is a schematic view schematically showing the configuration of the treatment apparatus using the high-frequency waves of Fig. 10; Fig.

Hereinafter, a treatment device using a high frequency according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the positional relationship of each component is principally described based on the drawings. The drawings may be simplified for simplicity of the description or exaggerated when necessary. Therefore, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it goes without saying that various devices may be added, changed or omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing a treatment device using a high frequency according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1, the high frequency treatment apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a main body 100, a contact type handpiece 300 detachably mounted on the main body 100, and an infiltrative handpiece 400 .

The main body 100 includes a power supply unit (not shown) capable of receiving power from the outside. On the outer surface of the main body 100, a control panel 140 for operating the driving contents of the treatment device using high frequency waves and a display 150 for displaying the control panel 140 to the user may be installed. And a high frequency generating unit 110 for generating high frequency energy using power supplied from a power supply unit is provided inside the main body 100. The main body 100 has an outer surface formed with a fastening portion to which the contact type handpiece 300 and the infective handpiece 400 can be fastened.

The contact type handpiece 300 and the infiltrative handpiece 400 are configured to include the bodies 310 and 410 and the electrode units 320 and 420, respectively. The bodies 310 and 410 form a skeleton of the handpieces 300 and 400 and have a structure that the user can grasp during the procedure. On the outer surfaces of the bodies 310 and 410, operation portions 330 and 430 for allowing the user to easily manipulate the driving contents of the handpiece during the operation can be formed.

The electrode units 320 and 420 may be formed at the ends of the contact type handpiece 300 and the infiltrative handpiece 400, respectively. Each of the electrode units 320 and 420 can provide the skin with high-frequency energy provided from the high-frequency generating unit 110 of the main body 100. The first electrode part 320 provided on the contact type handpiece 300 and the second electrode part 420 provided on the immersion type handpiece 400 are formed in different shapes, Will be described later.

The contact type handpiece 300 and the invasive handpiece 400 are connected to the main body 100 by cables 200a and 200b. The high frequency transmission parts 210a and 210b and the signal lines 220a and 220b are formed inside the cables 200a and 200b. The high frequency transmission portion electrically connects the high frequency generating portion 110 of the main body 100 and the electrode portions 320 and 420 provided on the handpieces 300 and 400 to form a high frequency circuit capable of providing high frequency energy to the skin do. The signal line transmits / receives various control signals or sensing signals between the main body and the handpieces 300 and 400. For example, the signal line may transmit a control signal operated by a user through an operation unit of the handpiece and a sensing signal sensed by a sensor provided in the handpiece to a control unit provided in the main body. Or the control unit of the main body may transmit a control signal for controlling the operation of the handpiece to the handpiece through the signal line.

1, each of the cables 200a and 200b is extended to one end of the contact type handpiece 300 and the infectious handpiece 400 in the present embodiment. At the end of each of the cables 200a and 200b, fasteners for fastening the fastener 160 of the main body 100 are formed. Accordingly, the user can perform the procedure by fastening the fastening part of the handpiece to be used among the contact type handpiece 300 and the invasive handpiece 400 to the fastening part 160. Also, it is possible to separate and replace the handpiece which has been fastened in order to carry out different procedures, and replace the remaining handpiece by fastening it.

In this embodiment, each handpiece is provided with a separate cable and the fastening portion is formed on the outer surface of the main body. However, it is also possible that the cable is connected to the main body and the fastening portion is formed at the end of the cable so that each handpiece is connected to the cable of the main body.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the main body of Fig. 1. Fig. Hereinafter, the structure of the main body according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

As described above, the main body 100 includes a control panel 140 for setting an operation mode of a treatment device using a high frequency by a user, a display 150 for displaying various information including the operation contents of the treatment device to a user, And a high-frequency generating unit 110 for generating a high-frequency signal. And a control unit 120 for controlling these various components.

For example, when the user sets the operation mode through the control panel 140, information on the mode is transmitted to the control unit 120. [ The control unit 120 controls various components including the high frequency generator 110 to perform an operation corresponding to the mode according to the set operation mode. In addition, the control unit 120 may display the operation contents of the treatment device using the high frequency and the information detected by the various sensors to the user through the display 150.

Further, the main body 100 may further include a sensing unit 130 for sensing the type of handpiece connected to the coupling unit 160. The sensing unit 130 is connected to the coupling unit 160 by a signal line or the like to identify whether the handpiece currently fastened to the main body 100 is a contact type handpiece 300 or an invasive handpiece 400. Then, the information on the handpiece detected by the sensing unit 130 is transmitted to the controller 120. [

Generally, the contact type handpiece 300 for providing high frequency energy to the skin surface and the infective handpiece 400 for providing high frequency energy to the inside of the skin are different from each other to constitute the wave generation modules 111, 112 and 113 The control unit 120 can control to drive only a part of the plurality of high frequency generating modules when it is detected that the infant handpiece 400 is installed. Alternatively, when it is detected that the contact type handpiece is installed, the high frequency generating unit 110 controls to generate high frequency energy of the first frequency. When it is detected that the infant handpiece 400 is installed, It is possible to control to generate high frequency energy of the frequency. Alternatively, the control unit 120 controls circuit elements such as a relay element 170 disposed on a path through which high-frequency energy is transmitted to selectively block or route a path through which high-frequency energy is transmitted, It is possible to perform variously differentiated control based on the information of < RTI ID = 0.0 >

On the other hand, when a handpiece that does not correspond to the set operation mode is connected (for example, when a mode using an infecting handpiece is set while the contact type handpiece is engaged), it is difficult to proceed with a desired procedure, Or damage to the handpiece may occur.

Accordingly, the control unit 120 according to the present embodiment compares the set operation mode with the type of the handpiece sensed by the sensing unit 130, and generates an abnormal signal when the corresponding handpiece is not connected to the engaging unit So that the user can be notified. At this time, the abnormal signal may be displayed on the screen through the display 150 or informed to the user in the form of a warning sound.

Further, if it is determined that the handpiece corresponding to the set operation mode is not connected to the coupling unit 160, the control unit 120 may control the high frequency generating unit 110 to prevent the high frequency energy from being supplied to the handpiece . Specifically, the operation of the high frequency generator 110 can be forcibly stopped or the path through which the high frequency energy is transmitted from the high frequency generator 110 can be forcibly blocked.

In this way, the control unit 120 controls various components so as to proceed with the appropriate procedure based on the handpiece information sensed by the sensing unit, and also uses two different types of handpieces using one device It is possible to effectively prevent a malfunction that may occur.

Hereinafter, the operation of the treatment apparatus provided with the contact type handpiece according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 5. FIG.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a state in which the contact type handpiece is fastened to the body in Fig. 1, Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing an end shape of the contact type handpiece in Fig. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a shape for treating the skin using a handpiece. Fig.

 As shown in FIG. 3, the contact type handpiece 300 is formed with a first operation portion 330 that allows a user to easily operate the operation of the contact type handpiece 300 during the procedure. At the end of the contact type handpiece 300, a first electrode part 320 for providing high frequency energy to the surface of the skin is formed.

The first electrode unit 320 may include a plurality of electrode modules. Each electrode module is composed of at least one positive electrode and a negative electrode. 3 to 5, the first electrode unit 320 includes a first electrode module 321, a second electrode module 322 located outside the first electrode module 321, And an electrode module 323. At this time, each of the electrode modules may have a flat or rounded shape so as to contact with the skin at a predetermined area.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first electrode module 321 has a structure in which a plurality of positive electrodes 321a and a plurality of negative electrodes 321b are disposed on a plate-shaped support plate. The second electrode module 322 and the third electrode module 323 are disposed on both sides of the first electrode module 321 so that the first and second electrode modules 322a and 323a and the negative electrodes 322b and 323b are opposed to each other with the first electrode module 321 interposed therebetween . The directions in which the positive and negative electrodes 322a and 322b of the second electrode module 322 are disposed are the directions in which the positive and negative electrodes 322a and 322b of the third electrode module 323 are disposed, And may be formed to be orthogonal.

The high frequency generating unit 110 of the main body 100 may include a first high frequency generating module 111, a second high frequency generating module 112 and a third high frequency generating module 113. Accordingly, the first to third high frequency generating modules provide high frequency energy to the respective electrode modules in a state of being electrically connected to each of the first to third high frequency generating modules so as to form independent paths.

At this time, each of the high frequency generating modules is configured to generate high frequency energy of different frequencies. Accordingly, when the high-frequency energy is supplied from the high-frequency generating unit 110 while the first electrode unit 320 is in contact with the surface of the skin, the high-frequency energy provided by the first high- And the high frequency energy provided from the second high frequency generating module 112 is supplied to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the second electrode module 322 and the high frequency energy supplied from the third high frequency generating module 113 The high frequency energy constitutes a circuit independent of the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the third electrode module 323 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, it is possible to provide the high frequency energy superimposed by using the plurality of electrode modules at the position of the skin where treatment is performed.

At this time, the penetration depth of the high frequency energy supplied to the skin through each electrode module is determined by the interval between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of each electrode module. Therefore, the gap between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the second electrode module and the gap between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the third electrode module can be formed differently, and the penetration depth of the high frequency energy provided from each electrode module can be variously formed (refer to FIG. 5) .

Meanwhile, when the operation mode is set from the control panel 140 as described above, the control unit 120 performs a function of comparing the set operation mode with the handpiece information sensed by the sensing unit 130. 3, when it is determined that the operation mode using the infiltrative handpiece 400 is set, the controller 120 may transmit an abnormality occurrence to the user through the display 150 or a separate beep sound. In addition, the operation of the high frequency generating unit can be restricted or the path through which the high frequency energy is transmitted from the high frequency generating unit 110 can be blocked. However, when it is determined that the operation mode using the contact type handpiece 300 is set, the control unit 120 controls various components including the high frequency generation unit to operate.

Here, the control unit 120 may be configured to separately control the plurality of high frequency generating modules 111, 112, and 113 of the high frequency generating unit 110, respectively. In this case, the output of the high-frequency energy generated in each of the high-frequency generating modules can be controlled to control the amount of high-frequency energy provided according to the penetration depth of the skin. Therefore, a variety of contents can be performed by the control of the controller 120.

Further, the contact type handpiece 300 may include a first sensor 340 for sensing the contact state of the skin with the first electrode unit 320. At this time, the first sensor 340 may be constituted by a pressure sensor or an impedance sensor provided at the end of the contact type handpiece.

The contact state information sensed by the first sensor 340 may be transmitted to the controller 120. If it is determined that the skin contact state of the first electrode unit 320 is poor from the first sensor 340, the control unit 120 generates a contact failure signal and transmits it to the user through the display 150 or a separate beep sound It is possible to control it.

As described above, the contact type handpiece of this embodiment includes three electrode modules that provide different high-frequency energy. However, the present invention is not limited to the number of electrode modules, It is also possible to constitute the contact type hand piece provided to carry out the present invention.

Hereinafter, the operation of the treatment apparatus provided with the infiltrating handpiece according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing a state in which the infusion type handpiece is fastened to the body of FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the internal structure of the infective handpiece of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the infiltrative handpiece 400 includes a second operating portion 430 that allows the user to easily operate the handpiece during the procedure. At the end of the handpiece 400, a second electrode 420 is provided to provide high-frequency energy to the inside of the skin.

The second electrode unit 420 includes a plurality of needles 421 having sharp ends formed on the plate 422. The needle is inserted into the skin through the skin surface during the procedure. In this embodiment, the thickness of the end portion of the needle can be set to 100 m or less so that the pain of the patient can be minimized and the skin can be easily penetrated. The needle 421 may be formed of an insulating material on the outer surface excluding the ends of the needle so as to provide high-frequency energy to the skin through the end portion.

As shown in FIG. 7, the second electrode unit 420 is installed to be movable by receiving power from the driving unit 450. Accordingly, when the driving unit 450 is operated by operating the second operation unit 430 while the second electrode unit 420 is in contact with the skin, a plurality of needles are inserted into the skin while moving.

At this time, when a plurality of needles 421 are simultaneously inserted into the skin, it is difficult for the needles to pass through the skin, and the pain felt by the patient may be large. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the tilt unit is provided so that the plurality of needles can be sequentially passed through the surface of the skin in a tilted state at a predetermined angle?.

The tilting portion of this embodiment is composed of elastic members 460a and 460b disposed on the rear surface of the plate on which a plurality of needles are arranged. In this case, the elastic members 460a and 460b are configured such that the elastic modulus of at least one position of the rear surface of the plate 422 of the second electrode unit 420 is different from the elastic modulus of the adjacent position. Therefore, when the driving unit 450 is driven in a state where the second electrode unit 420 is in contact with the skin, the needle is first passed through the skin surface from the needle disposed at a position where the elastic modulus of the elastic members 460a and 460b is large, As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the tilt portion of the present embodiment uses a plurality of elastic bodies 460, and the elastic modulus of each elastic body 460 may be different. However, as an example, it is also possible to constitute a tilt part by using one elastic body having different elastic moduli according to the position, and in addition, a plurality of needles can be guided to penetrate through the skin surface by using various structures.

Meanwhile, the second electrode part 420 formed of a plate having a plurality of needles may be detachably attached to an end of the infiltrating handpiece 400. Accordingly, various procedures can be performed by configuring the second electrode unit 420 by selecting one of a plurality of modules having different numbers of needles or patterns of needles according to the purpose of the treatment position or the procedure.

At this time, the immersion type handpiece 400 may include a second sensor 440 that can detect the type of the second electrode unit 420. Information on the second electrode unit 420 sensed by the second sensor 440 may be transmitted to the control unit every time the second electrode unit 420 is replaced or each time the procedure is performed.

On the other hand, when the operation mode is set from the control panel 140 as described above, the control unit 120 performs a function of comparing the handpiece information detected by the sensing unit 130. 6, when it is determined that the operation mode using the contact type handpiece 300 is set, the control unit 120 can transmit an abnormality occurrence to the user through the display 150 or another beep sound. The operation of the high frequency generator 110 may be restricted or the path through which the high frequency energy is transmitted from the high frequency generator 110 may be blocked. Or the control unit 120 limits the driving of the driving unit 450 of the infiltrating handpiece 400 or cuts off the path through which the driving force is transmitted from the driving unit 450 to the second electrode unit, So that power is not supplied to the unit 420.

However, if it is determined that the operation mode using the infiltrating handpiece 400 is set, the control unit 120 controls the various components including the high frequency generating unit 110 to operate.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, only one high frequency generating module is used when an infiltrating handpiece 400 among a plurality of high frequency generating modules of the high frequency generating unit 110 is used. Accordingly, the control unit 120 can control only one high frequency generating module to generate high frequency energy, restrict the remaining high frequency generating modules, or block the path through which the high frequency energy is transmitted.

However, the circuit in which the high-frequency generating unit and the infiltrating handpiece shown in FIG. 6 are connected is configured such that the second electrode unit is electrically connected to one high-frequency generating module. However, this is merely an example for convenience of explanation. We can design in various ways.

Furthermore, the control unit may control the high frequency generator 110 in a mode different from each other based on the information about the second electrode unit 420 sensed by the second sensor. For example, when the second electrode unit 420 having the needles arranged at wide intervals is fastened, the control unit can control the high frequency generating unit 110 to generate high output energy, and the second electrode unit 420 Can be controlled so as to generate a low output energy in the high frequency generating portion when the second electrode portion 420 arranged at narrow intervals of the needles is fastened.

Alternatively, the controller 120 compares the set operation mode with the information about the second electrode unit 420. If it is determined that the structure of the currently installed second electrode unit 420 does not correspond to the set operation mode, And to inform the user to replace the second electrode unit 420. [

As described above, the treatment device using the high frequency according to the present embodiment is configured to be used by replacing the contact type handpiece and the invasive handpiece. Here, the control unit controls the various components of the main body based on the type of the handpiece to be clamped so as to enable the optimized operation. In addition, the control unit controls the main body of the main body so as to prevent safety problems that may occur by selectively using different handpieces can do.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the treatment apparatus using the high frequency according to the first embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 will be described.

FIG. 8 illustrates a control method according to the first operation mode of the high frequency treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the user sets the operation mode to the first operation mode through the control panel 140 to proceed with the operation (S10). At this time, it is assumed that the first operation mode is an operation mode in which the contact type handpiece is used for the convenience of explanation.

When the operation mode is set, the step of sensing whether the handpiece fastened to the fastening part 160 is the contact type handpiece 300 or the invasive handpiece 400 is proceeded (S20). This step is performed by the sensing unit 130, and information on the type of sensed handpiece is provided to the controller 120 (S30).

If it is determined that the detected handpiece is the invasive handpiece 400, the control unit 120 generates an anomaly signal and notifies the user through the display 150 or a separate beep sound (S31). Furthermore, high frequency energy can be provided to the operated infiltrating handpiece to limit its operation (S32). This can be done in various ways, such as limiting the operation of the high frequency generator 110, blocking the path through which the high frequency energy is transmitted, or limiting the operation of the driver 450 of the invasive handpiece 400.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the sensed handpiece is the contact type handpiece 300, the control unit controls various components so that the operation for the procedure can be normally performed (S40).

Meanwhile, during the procedure, the first sensor 340 provided on the contact type handpiece 300 senses the contact state of the skin with the first electrode unit 320 and determines whether the operation is proceeding well (S50). At this time, if the first sensor 340 determines that the contact state of the first electrode unit 320 with the skin is not good, the controller 120 may generate a contact failure signal and display it to the user (S51). The operation of the first sensor 340 may be periodically or continuously performed during the procedure.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the operation end point of the set first operation mode has been reached, and the control unit can terminate the operation of the various components (S60).

9 shows a control method according to a second operation mode of the RF treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In this case, the user can set the control panel 140 to operate in the second operation mode using the infiltrating handpiece (S110).

When the operation mode is set, the sensing unit 130 senses the type of the handpiece fastened to the fastening unit 160 (S120) and transmits the sensed information to the controller 120 (S130). If it is determined that the contact type handpiece 300 not corresponding to the second operation mode is installed in the coupling part 160, the control part 120 can generate an abnormal signal and display it to the user (S131). Further, the control unit 120 may limit the supply of the high frequency energy to the contact type handpiece 300 (S132).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the sensed handpiece is the invasive handpiece 400, the controller 120 controls various components to normally perform the operation for the procedure (S160).

However, as described above, the infusion-type handpiece 400 may be configured such that the second electrode unit 420 is interchangeably installed and selected among various second electrode unit modules configured in various forms according to the procedure . A second sensor 440 is provided at an end of the infiltrating handpiece 400 to detect the type of the second electrode unit 420.

Therefore, the infant handpiece 400 senses the type of the second electrode unit 420 before proceeding with the operation (S140), and the controller 120 controls the second sensor 440 It is possible to determine whether the type of the second electrode unit sensed in the first operation mode corresponds to the second operation mode (S150).

If it is determined that the currently installed second electrode unit 420 does not correspond to the second operation mode, the control unit 120 may generate a replacement signal and notify the user of the replacement signal. On the other hand, it can be controlled to start normal operation for the operation in a state where the second electrode is determined to correspond to the second operation mode.

Then, it is determined whether or not the operation end point of the set second operation mode has been reached, and the control unit can terminate the operation of the various components (S170).

Hereinafter, a treatment apparatus using a high frequency according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. It should be noted, however, that the same reference numerals are given to the constituent elements corresponding to the constituent elements described in the first embodiment, and a description of similar constituent elements will be omitted in order to avoid duplication of explanations.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a treatment device using a high frequency according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a schematic view schematically showing a configuration of a treatment device using a high frequency of FIG.

In the first embodiment described above, the contact type handpiece and the infiltrative handpiece can be used by being selectively fastened to a treatment device using one high frequency. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, The contact type handpiece 1300 and the invasive handpiece 1400 are connected to each other.

11, the main body 1100 may be configured to provide high frequency energy to the first electrode portion 1320 of the contact type handpiece 1300 and the second electrode portion 1420 of the invasive handpiece 1400 Frequency generating unit 1110 that can generate a high-frequency signal. A control panel 1140 by which a user can set an operation mode, and a display 1150 that can display various information of the operation contents and the treatment apparatus. The control unit 1120 is connected to various circuit elements such as a high frequency generator 1110, a control panel 1140, a display 1150, and a relay element 1170 installed on a path through which high- And controls various components included in the system.

The contact type handpiece 1300 is connected to the main body 1100 by the first cable 1200a. The first electrode portion 1320 of the contact type handpiece 1300 is electrically connected to the high frequency generating portion 1110 of the main body 1100 through the high frequency transmitting portion 1210a provided in the first cable 1200a. The first operation unit 1330 and the first sensor 1340 may be connected to the control unit through a signal line 1220a provided in the first cable 1200a.

The infiltrating handpiece 1400 is connected to the main body 1100 by a second cable 1200b. The second electrode portion 1420 of the infiltrating handpiece 1400 is connected to the high frequency generating portion 1110 of the main body through the high frequency transmitting portion 1210b of the second cable 1200b. The second operation unit 1430, the driving unit 1450 and the second sensor 1440 may be connected to the control unit 1120 by a signal line 1220b provided on the second cable 1200b.

The configuration and the control method of the contact type handpiece 1300 and the invasive handpiece 1400 of the present embodiment have been described in detail in the above-mentioned embodiment, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, in the treatment apparatus using high frequency according to the present embodiment, a practitioner selects the contact type handpiece 1300 or the invasive handpiece 1400 and proceeds the procedure. Therefore, the high frequency energy generated in the high frequency generating portion 1110 can be controlled by the control portion 1120 so as to be alternatively provided as the contact type handpiece 1300 or the infective handpiece 1400.

Here, the treatment apparatus using the high frequency of the present embodiment further includes a sensing unit (not shown) for sensing the type of the handpiece used by the user. The sensing unit is not shown in the drawing, but may be configured in various forms.

For example, the sensing unit may include a contact type handpiece 1300 and a sensor module formed on an outer surface of the body of the invasive handpiece 1400. Accordingly, it is possible to detect the pressure, temperature, or electrical change when the user uses the handpiece, and to determine the type of the handpiece the user intends to use. As another example, the sensing unit may be constituted by a sensor module provided on a cradle on which the contact type handpiece and the infiltrative handpiece are mounted. Therefore, it is possible to detect the change of the pressure generated when the user selects one of the contact type handpiece and the invasive handpiece and remove the same from the mounting part, and to detect the change. In addition to the two examples described above, it is possible to construct the sensing unit in various ways.

 Accordingly, the controller 1120 can control various components including the high frequency generator 1110 in different modes according to the information of the handpiece currently in use sensed by the sensing unit.

For example, when the user senses that the contact type handpiece 1300 is to be used, the path for providing the high frequency energy from the high frequency generator 1110 to the infective handpiece 1400 is cut off. The signal line 1220a connected to the contact type handpiece 1300 is activated and the signal line 1220b connected to the infectious handpiece 1400 is inactivated.

As another example, if the user is perceived as desiring to use the invasive handpiece 1400, the high frequency generator module (not shown), which is not used to provide high frequency energy to the invasive handpiece 1400, have. Then, the high frequency generating unit 1110 cuts off the path for providing the high frequency energy from the contact type handpiece 1300. Further, the signal line 1220b connected to the infiltrating handpiece 1400 may be activated, and the signal line 1220a connected to the contact-type handpiece 1300 may be inactivated.

Further, when the operation mode is set from the control panel 1140, the control unit 1120 performs a function of comparing the handpiece information detected by the sensing unit. Accordingly, if it is determined that the user desires to use a handpiece that does not correspond to the set operation mode, the controller 1120 can transmit the abnormality occurrence to the user through the display 1150 or a separate beep sound. The operation of the high frequency generator 1110 may be limited or the path through which the high frequency energy is transmitted from the high frequency generator may be blocked. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user uses the handpiece corresponding to the set operation mode, the controller 1120 can control the various components including the high frequency generator 1110 to operate.

As described above, even when two different handpieces are connected to a treatment device using one high-frequency wave as in the present embodiment, the controller 1120 can control various components based on the handpiece usage information So that it is possible not only to perform the optimized operation, but also to prevent a safety problem that may occur by using the handpiece which does not correspond to the set operation mode.

However, the above-described embodiments are illustrative of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

100: main body 110: high frequency generator
120: control unit 130:
160: fastening part 200a, 200b: cable
300: contact type handpiece 320: first electrode part
400: an infiltrating handpiece 420: a second electrode part

Claims (6)

A high frequency generating unit provided in the main body;
And a first electrode unit connected to the main body and providing a high frequency energy generated by the high frequency generating unit to the surface of the skin.
And a second electrode unit connected to the main body and providing the high-frequency energy generated in the high-frequency generating unit to the inside of the skin.
And a control unit for controlling the high-frequency generating unit to selectively provide the high-frequency energy to the first electrode unit or the second electrode unit,
Wherein the contact type handpiece includes a first sensor for sensing a contact state between the first electrode unit and the skin, and the controller controls the contact between the first electrode unit and the skin based on information sensed by the first sensor, If it is determined that the state is poor, a contact failure signal is generated,
Wherein the first electrode unit of the contact type handpiece includes a plurality of electrode modules and the control unit independently controls the plurality of electrode modules to supply high frequency energy of different frequencies to the skin surface through the plurality of electrode modules Wherein the treatment device is a treatment device using high frequency. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the high-frequency generating unit includes a plurality of high-frequency generating modules corresponding to the plurality of electrode modules, respectively. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller controls the high frequency generator to prevent high frequency energy from being supplied from the high frequency generator to the handpiece when it is determined that the handpiece that is not compatible with the set operation mode is in use. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit may further include a sensing unit for sensing a type of handpiece used by a user,
Wherein the controller controls the high frequency generator in different modes according to the type of the handpiece sensed by the sensing unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one relay element is provided on a path for providing high-frequency energy from the high-frequency generator to the first electrode portion and the second electrode portion, and the control portion controls the at least one relay element so that high- Wherein the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit are controlled to be selectively provided to the first electrode unit or the second electrode unit. A body having a high-frequency generating unit therein;
A contact type handpiece detachably attached to the fastening portion of the main body and having a first electrode portion for providing high frequency energy generated by the high frequency generating portion to the skin surface;
And a second electrode unit detachably attached to the fastening portion of the main body and providing the high frequency energy generated in the high frequency generating unit to the inside of the skin. And,
And a control unit for controlling high frequency energy provided from the high frequency generating unit to the first electrode unit or the second electrode unit,
Wherein the first electrode unit of the contact type handpiece includes a plurality of electrode modules and the control unit independently controls the plurality of electrode modules to supply high frequency energy of different frequencies to the skin surface through the plurality of electrode modules Wherein the treatment device is a treatment device using high frequency.

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