KR102033421B1 - Laser therapy apparatus for women - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laser therapy apparatus for women comprising: a case unit inserted into the vagina; a sensor unit mounted to the case unit and including at least one sensor for detecting an insertion state of the case unit and a state inside the vagina; a light source unit mounted to the case unit and consisting of at least two laser diodes (LD) for phototherapy; an electrode unit mounted to the case unit and having at least one electrode applying at least one electrical stimulus of a low frequency or medium frequency to the vaginal inner wall; a control unit controlling the sensor unit, the light source unit and the electrode unit according to the mode; and a cover unit covering the case unit. Accordingly, the laser therapy apparatus for women is capable of treating various vagina related diseases for women.

Description

Laser therapy apparatus for women {LASER THERAPY APPARATUS FOR WOMEN}

The present invention relates to a laser treatment apparatus for women, and more particularly, inserted into the vagina of a woman to perform stimulation treatment by low frequency and vibration to the inner wall of the vagina, and light treatment by a multi-wavelength laser, etc. The present invention relates to a laser treatment apparatus for women having a therapeutic effect against various vaginal related diseases in women by increasing, strengthening the vaginal mucosal epithelium, increasing vaginal wrinkles and increasing lactic acid bacteria, and decreasing acidity.

In general, the female genitalia consists of an ovary that produces an egg and secretes female hormones at the same time, a uterus in which the fertilized egg grows after fertilization of the egg and sperm, and the vagina that connects the uterus and the vulva. Since the female genital vagina is located close to the urethra and anus, unlike men, it is very easy to infiltrate the vagina with various bacteria including Escherichia coli, which are active in the large intestine connected to the urethra, anus and the anus. .

As the E. coli penetrates the vagina, the higher the acidity of the vagina becomes, the more active it is to be reproduced. As such, when E. coli in the vagina is activated, it appears cold. In addition, abnormal secretions occur, and urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence (unexplained urination of spontaneous spontaneously) are caused by the activated E. coli, and the bladder irritation such as frequent urination or pain when urinating occurs. .

Background art of the present invention is disclosed in Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0059330 (2014.05.16. Publication, multi-purpose vaginal treatment device). However, this device does not have high phototherapy effect on the side wall of the vagina because the low frequency electrode is mounted on the side wall of the casing, and the light source is radiated only forward, and the vibration motor for the vibration stimulation is only conventional technology. It is only disclosed that the application is not included for the purpose of a special therapeutic effect, it can be seen that it is included because it is a function that is commonly included in similar devices.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the present invention was created to solve the above problems, and inserted into the vagina of the woman, the stimulation treatment by low frequency and vibration for the inner wall of the vagina, the light treatment by a multi-wavelength laser, etc. By increasing the blood flow in the vagina, strengthening the vaginal mucosal epithelium, increasing vaginal folds, increasing lactic acid bacteria, and reducing acidity, women's laser treatment devices are effective for treating various vaginal related diseases in women. The purpose is to provide.

Laser therapy apparatus for women according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a case portion inserted into the vagina; A sensor unit mounted to the case unit and including at least one sensor for detecting an insertion state of the case unit and a state inside the vagina; A light source unit mounted to the case unit and formed of at least two laser diodes (LD) for phototherapy; An electrode part mounted on the case part and having at least one electrode for applying at least one electrical stimulus of low frequency or medium frequency to the inner wall of the vagina; A control unit controlling the sensor unit, the light source unit, and the electrode unit according to a mode; And a cover part covering the case part.

An optical sensor for sensing a portion into which the case portion is inserted and a portion not inserted; A measuring sensor for measuring acidity (pH) of the liquid secreted from the vagina; A sensor for sensing current or voltage applied through the electrode unit; And an image sensor capable of photographing a state inside the vagina. It characterized in that it comprises at least one of.

The light source unit and the electrode unit are alternately arranged along the length or circumference of the case unit.

The light source unit is implemented as a multi-wavelength laser diode (LD) of at least two wavelengths, characterized in that the intensity and wavelength of the light is adjusted according to the treatment mode.

The light source unit may be implemented by two or more laser diodes LD having different wavelengths.

The cover part may cover the case part to prevent contamination of the case part, and may include a material capable of transmitting a stimulus signal of the light source part and the electrode part.

The cover portion is characterized in that it can be used for one-time use.

The cover is characterized in that the reusable after washing.

The present invention is inserted into the vagina of the woman to perform stimulation treatment by low frequency and vibration to the inner wall of the vagina and light therapy by multi-wavelength laser to increase the blood flow in the vagina, strengthen the vaginal mucosa epithelium, vaginal wrinkles Increasing lactic acid bacteria and increasing lactic acid bacteria, reducing acidity, has a therapeutic effect against various vaginal diseases of women.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a female laser treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exemplary view showing a schematic shape of the laser treatment apparatus for women according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exemplary view showing a schematic shape of a laser treatment apparatus for women according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing a schematic shape of the laser treatment apparatus for women according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view schematically showing a cover unit in the laser treatment apparatus for women according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an embodiment of the laser treatment apparatus for women according to the present invention. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description. In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or convention of a user or an operator. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

1 is a schematic view showing a female laser treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exemplary view showing a schematic shape of a female laser treatment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, 3 is an exemplary view showing a schematic shape of a laser treatment apparatus for women according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is an exemplary view showing a schematic shape of a laser treatment apparatus for women according to a third embodiment of the present invention. . 1 to 4, the laser treatment apparatus for women 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a case part 100, a sensor part 110, a light source part 120, a motor part 130, and a controller ( 140, an electrode unit 150, and a cover unit 160.

The case part 100 forms the appearance of the laser treatment apparatus 1 for women. For example, the front end of the case part 100 is formed in a streamlined shape or a hemisphere to facilitate insertion when inserted into the vagina, and the rear end of the case part 100 is gripped so that the user can easily grip it. (Not shown) may be formed. In addition, the rear end of the case unit 100 may be connected to a power cable (for example, a power cable capable of data transmission and power transmission).

The case part 100 of the portion corresponding to the light source part 120 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with a transparent material so that the laser light source may pass therethrough. In addition, the electrode unit 150 may be exposed to a specific length specified from the case unit 100 to the outside of the case unit 100 so that the electrode unit 150 may easily contact the inner wall of the vagina.

On the other hand, it is possible to form a space for spreading the light emitted from the light source unit 120 to the inner wall of the vagina. For example, the closer the light source is to the inner wall of the vagina, the narrower the area where light is emitted. On the contrary, the farther the light source is from the inner wall of the vagina, the wider the area where light is emitted.

In addition, the handle (not shown) or the power supply 200 has a switch (not shown) for controlling the function of the laser treatment apparatus 1 for women according to the present embodiment, respectively, and a mode switch (not shown) for automatic operation. ) May be configured. In addition, although the drawing shows that the driving power is supplied by the power cable, according to the embodiment, it is also possible to use a portable by embedding a battery (not shown) inside.

The sensor unit 110 is formed in the case unit 100 and includes at least one sensor for detecting the state of insertion of the case unit 100 into the vagina and the state inside the vagina.

For example, the sensor unit 110 may include an optical sensor for detecting a portion into which the case unit 100 is inserted and a portion not inserted. In addition, the sensor unit 110 may include a measuring sensor for measuring the acidity (pH) for the liquid secreted in the vagina. In addition, the sensor unit 110 may include a current (or voltage) sensor for sensing a current (or voltage) applied through the electrode unit 150. In addition, the sensor unit 110 may include an image sensor capable of capturing a state inside the vagina.

The image captured by the image sensor of the sensor unit 110 may be transmitted to the external power supply unit 200 (see FIG. 2) through a power cable (for example, a USB cable capable of simultaneously transmitting power and data).

Here, the power supply unit 200 may mean a device that merely supplies power, such as a battery, but in this embodiment, a computing device capable of supplying Universal Serial Bus (USB) power (for example, a desktop computer, a smartphone, a smart pad). , Notebook computer, control device for women laser treatment device, etc.).

The light source unit 120 is formed in the case unit 100 and includes a laser diode LD for phototherapy.

For example, the laser diode LD of the light source unit 120 may include a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL). This enables a surface mount device (SMD) with low power consumption and small volume, thereby reducing the overall size of the laser treatment apparatus according to the present embodiment, or being able to be mounted on a treatment apparatus of the same size. There is an effect to further increase the number of light sources.

The light source unit 120 includes at least two light source arrays 121 in which at least two laser diodes LD are arranged in a length direction on a printed circuit board PCB according to the shape of the case unit 100 (FIG. 2). At least two).

For example, referring to the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2, the light source unit 120 may be implemented in the form of a square pillar by arranging four light source arrays 121 on four surfaces.

The laser diode LD of the light source unit 120 may be driven at multiple wavelengths (for example, two wavelengths). For example, depending on the driving current, it is possible to drive at a wavelength of 685nm when driving at 5mA, 850nm when driving at 7mA. That is, the light source unit 120 may adjust the intensity and the wavelength of the light according to the treatment mode.

Accordingly, the therapeutic effect can be improved by performing light therapy using an appropriate light intensity and wavelength according to the state inside the vagina.

In addition, the light source unit 120 is implemented with two or more laser diodes LD having different wavelengths. For example, four laser diodes LD may be disposed in one light source array 121, and each laser diode LD may emit different wavelengths. Since the depth to be reached and treated for each wavelength is different, it may be possible to treat various depths in the vagina by multiple wavelengths.

The motor unit 130 includes a vibration motor 131 for vibrating the case unit 100 and a rotation motor 132 for rotating the light source unit 120 in the width direction (see FIG. 3).

The vibration motor 131 is to increase the blood flow by stimulating the inner wall of the vagina with vibration, and the rotating motor 132 evenly emits the laser light implemented to be emitted only in one direction structurally from the light source unit 120. In order to rotate the light source unit 120 at a predetermined angle (eg, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, etc.).

For example, the case part 100 may be divided into an outer case part 101 and an inner case part 102, and they may be connected to be rotatable. In addition, the rotary motor 132 embedded in the outer case part 101 and connected to the inner case part 102 rotates the inner case part 102 to adjust the position of the light source part 120 mounted to the inner case part 102. You can change it. In this case, the outer case part 101 may transmit the laser light emitted from the light source part 120 formed in the inner case part 102, and contact the electrode part 150 formed in the inner case part 102. It may be made of a material capable of transmitting an electrical signal.

The electrode unit 150 is an electrode for applying a low frequency or medium frequency electrical stimulus to the inner wall of the vagina. This is for the use of a therapeutic effect exerted by pain or paralysis in response to the electrical stimulation applied by the human body sensitively.

The electrode unit 150 is formed long in the longitudinal direction of the case unit 100. That is, since each electrode of the electrode unit 150 is formed long in the longitudinal direction of the case unit 100, the low frequency (or Medium frequency) The amount of current detected when a current is applied may vary. On the contrary, by detecting the amount of current applied through the electrode unit 150, the depth at which the case unit 100 is inserted into the vagina may be estimated. Therefore, the electrode unit 150 may act as a sensor for estimating the insertion depth of the vagina.

The sensor unit 110, the light source unit 120, the motor unit 130, the control unit 140, and the electrode unit 150 are provided in the case 100 to be protected from the liquid in the vagina.

Meanwhile, the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 are alternately disposed along the length or circumference of the case unit 100. That is, the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 may be alternately arranged along the circumference of the case unit 100 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) or alternately along the length of the case unit 100 (FIG. 4).

In addition, the length of the front end of the case 100 may be formed to be as short as possible, so that the light source 120 may be formed from the front end of the case 100. Accordingly, the light emitted from the light source unit 120 may reach a depth deep inside the vagina, thereby improving the therapeutic effect.

The cover part 160 covers the case part 100 to prevent contamination of the case part 100. The cover unit 160 includes a material through which the stimulus signals of the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 are transmitted.

For example, the cover part 160 may include a first cover part 161 into which the case part 100 is inserted, and a second cover formed on the first cover part 161 and transparent to allow the light source of the light source part 120 to pass therethrough. And a third cover part 163 in contact with the electrode part 150 and in contact with the inner wall of the vagina to transmit an electrical stimulation signal.

The cover 160 may be used for one time use. For example, the cover unit 160 may surround the case unit 100 before treatment, and may be discarded when the treatment is completed.

In addition, the cover 160 can be reused after washing. For example, the cover unit 160 may surround the case unit 100 before treatment, and may be washed and dried after being separated from the case unit 100 when the treatment is completed.

In the above, the schematic configuration and shape of the laser treatment apparatus 1 for women according to the present embodiment has been described. Hereinafter, the control unit 140 controls each of the components 110, 120, 130, and 150 to increase the treatment effect and to save power when using the portable device (that is, to increase the use time for the treatment). The control method will be described.

The controller 140 detects an intravaginal insertion depth of the case unit 100 in the light therapy mode. The controller 140 drives the light source 120 corresponding to the detected depth.

For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction of the female laser treatment apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 are formed long in the longitudinal direction ( Example: In response to the insertion depth in the vagina of the laser diodes LD formed in five rows, the light source inside the vagina (ie, the laser diode LD) is turned on and the light source outside the vagina (ie, the laser diode). (LD)) off.

 As shown in FIG. 4, when the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 are alternately arranged in the longitudinal direction of the female laser treatment apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the vagina corresponds to the vaginal insertion length. The light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 in the inside are turned on, and the light source unit 120 and the electrode unit 150 in the outside of the vagina are turned off.

Accordingly, it is possible to save power, and also to prevent the problem of stimulating the user's eyes or focusing attention when the light source outside the vagina is turned on.

In addition, in the light treatment mode, the controller 140 rotates the light source unit 120 inside the case unit 100 in a first direction (eg, left direction). After the rotation of the designated angle (eg, 90 °, 180 °, etc.), the light source unit 120 is rotated (ie, reversely rotated) in the second direction (eg, right direction).

At this time, since the controller 140 knows the rotational speed of the rotating motor 132 of the motor unit 130 according to the current (or voltage) applied to the motor unit 130, the motor in response to the current (or voltage) application time. The angle at which the rotation motor 132 of the unit 130 rotates may be estimated (calculated). Therefore, the controller 140 controls the rotation direction of the light source unit 120 based on the estimated (calculated) angle.

The controller 140 may adjust the rotation speed of the light source unit 120 and the light intensity (or wavelength) of the light source unit 120 according to a predetermined patient-specific state and treatment time (eg, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, etc.).

For example, the rotation speed of the light source unit 120 may be controlled to be fast or slow depending on the time or intensity of exposure to the laser light, and at the same time, the light intensity (or wavelength) of the light source unit 120 may be strong (high wavelength) within a predetermined range. You can also adjust it weakly (low wavelength).

On the other hand, the control unit 140 detects the intravaginal insertion depth of the case unit 100 in the vibration mode. The controller 140 adjusts the vibration intensity of the vibration motor 131 in response to the detected depth.

For example, assuming that the female laser treatment apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment vibrates with a constant vibration intensity, as the insertion depth in the vagina increases, the feeling or effect of vibration may decrease. Accordingly, the controller 140 needs to increase the vibration intensity as the intravaginal insertion depth of the female laser treatment apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment increases, so that the control unit 140 may have the same feeling or effect as the vibration when the intravaginal insertion depth is small. .

Therefore, the controller 140 adjusts the intensity of the vibration motor 131 according to the intravaginal insertion depth of the female laser treatment apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, thereby obtaining the same blood flow increase effect regardless of the intravaginal insertion depth. Can be.

In addition, the controller 140 detects an intravaginal treatment time using the women laser treatment apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment in the electrode treatment mode. For example, during vaginal treatment using the laser treatment apparatus 1 for women according to the present embodiment, as the treatment time elapses, liquid begins to be secreted in the vagina and reaches a limit amount according to a user after a certain time.

Therefore, the control unit 140 detects the intravaginal treatment time based on the average time at which the intravaginal liquid secretion reaches the limit amount, and determines the time at which the treatment time is designated (that is, the average time at which the intravaginal liquid secretion reaches the limit amount). When elapsed, the acidity pH is detected through the sensor unit 110 (S403).

For example, users with vulvovaginal atrophy (symptoms: vaginal dryness, inflammation, itching, vaginal discharge, urination pain, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence, etc.) have decreased blood flow, thinned vaginal mucosa, vaginal wrinkles, There is a tendency for total acid bacteria to decrease and acidity (pH) to increase.

Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the control unit 140 detects acidity (pH) to verify the treatment effect, and according to the desired treatment direction (for example, stimulation but rapid treatment, or slow but less stimulation treatment), low frequency (or Electrical stimulation therapy in a medium frequency) manner.

As described above, the operation according to each mode (eg, the light treatment mode, the vibration mode, the electrode treatment mode, etc.) has been individually described, but in practice, the operation according to the respective modes may be combined and performed simultaneously.

As described above, the present embodiment is inserted into the vagina of a woman to perform stimulation treatment by low frequency and vibration on the inner wall of the vagina and light treatment by multi-wavelength laser to increase blood flow in the vagina and strengthen the vaginal mucosal epithelium. In addition, by increasing the vaginal wrinkles and increase lactic acid bacteria, and decrease the acidity, there is a therapeutic effect for various vaginal diseases of women.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible for those skilled in the art to which the art pertains. I will understand the point. Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the claims below.

100: case part 110: sensor part
120: light source unit 130: motor unit
140: control unit 150: electrode unit
160: cover part

Claims (8)

A case part inserted into the vagina;
A sensor unit mounted to the case unit and including at least one sensor for detecting an insertion state of the case unit and a state inside the vagina;
A light source unit mounted to the case unit and formed of at least two laser diodes (LD) for phototherapy;
An electrode part mounted on the case part and having at least one electrode for applying at least one electrical stimulus of low frequency or medium frequency to the vaginal inner wall;
A control unit controlling the sensor unit, the light source unit, and the electrode unit according to a mode;
A cover part covering the case part; And
And a motor unit having a vibration motor for vibrating the case part and a rotation motor for rotating the light source part.
The sensor unit
An optical sensor for sensing a portion into which the case portion is inserted and a portion not inserted;
A measuring sensor for measuring acidity (pH) of the liquid secreted from the vagina;
A sensor for sensing current or voltage applied through the electrode unit; And
It includes; an image sensor that can shoot the state of the vagina,
The light source unit and the electrode unit are alternately arranged along the length or circumference of the case unit,
The case part
Outer case part; And
And an inner case portion rotatably mounted in the outer case portion, the light source portion being mounted, and rotated by the rotating motor.
delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the light source unit
Implemented with a multi-wavelength laser diode (LD) of at least two wavelengths,
Laser therapy apparatus for women characterized in that the intensity and wavelength of light is adjusted according to the treatment mode.
The method of claim 1, wherein the light source unit
Female laser treatment device, characterized in that implemented by two or more laser diodes (LD) of different wavelengths.
The method of claim 1, wherein the cover portion
Cover the case to prevent contamination of the case,
Female laser treatment apparatus comprising a material that can transmit the stimulus signal of the light source and the electrode.
The method of claim 6,
The cover portion is a women laser treatment device, characterized in that can be used for a single use.
The method of claim 6,
The cover portion for women laser treatment device, characterized in that reusable after washing.

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