KR102396975B1 - A face lifting device and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a face lifting device to enhance moisture and nutrient supply to the face and an operation method thereof. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the face lifting device comprises: an electrode unit disposed on the inner surface of the face lifting device and including a plurality of electrode modules protruding toward the face; a plurality of motors disposed inside each of the plurality of electrode modules to rotate the corresponding electrode module; and a processor controlling operation of the face lifting device so that current output through a first electrode module among the plurality of electrode modules flows to a second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module through the face.

Description

A face lifter and an operation method therefor {A FACE LIFTING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR}

The present invention relates to a face lifter and an operating method therefor.

In general, a facial massager is a device that acts on the skin and facial muscles to make the skin more beautiful. These women or men may use a facial massager to remove facial makeup, or may use a facial massager to apply various cosmetics to the face according to the condition of the face.

Such a facial massager can supply moisture and nutrition to the face, or wash away waste products stuck in facial pores due to makeup.

The prior art (Korean Patent Registration No. 10-20147428) relates to a multi-functional facial massager. The massager is formed to consist of a left massage part and a right massage part so that the face side and the chin are massaged at the same time as the meridian at the same time and at the same time. Disclosed is a multifunctional facial massager that prevents asymmetrical massage on both sides of the face by rotating the massager.

However, the prior art only discloses the contents of rotating the contact member of the massage unit, and does not output current to the face through the contact member.

Accordingly, when cosmetics are applied to the face or the face cosmetics are to be erased, there is a need to effectively manage the facial skin by flowing an electric current to the face.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-20147428

Accordingly, the present invention provides a face lifter and an operating method therefor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a face lifter that is disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter and provides a current to the skin through at least one of a plurality of electrode modules protruding in the face direction.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a face lifter and an operating method for allowing a current output through a first electrode module among a plurality of electrode modules to flow through a face to a second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module. .

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned may be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the appended claims.

In order to achieve this object, the face lifting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter and includes an electrode unit including a plurality of electrode modules protruding in the face direction, and inside each of the plurality of electrode modules. a plurality of motors arranged to rotate the corresponding electrode module, and a current output through a first electrode module among the plurality of electrode modules to flow through the face to a second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module It may include a processor for controlling the operation of the face lifter.

In addition, the present invention is a face including an electrode part disposed on the inner surface and including a plurality of electrode modules protruding in the face direction, and a plurality of motors disposed inside each of the plurality of electrode modules to rotate the corresponding electrode module. In the method of operating a lifting machine, based on the sensing of an operation signal, the process of driving the plurality of motors, and based on the driving of the plurality of motors, output through a first electrode module among the plurality of electrode modules and controlling the current to flow through the phase to a second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module.

According to the present invention, the current output through the first electrode module among the plurality of electrode modules flows to the second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module through the face, and the current is applied to the face, thereby providing moisture and nutrition to the face. It facilitates the supply or can easily wash away the waste products stuck in the pores of the face.

In addition, in the present invention, each of the plurality of electrode modules is formed in a metal bearing structure capable of conduction, or by forming an electric current and an interior of metal and spring metal, electric current can be transmitted to the skin through the electrode module.

In addition, the present invention rotates each of the plurality of electrode modules through a plurality of motors according to any one of the first direction or the second direction opposite to the first direction, thereby smoothly supplying moisture and nutrition to the face. Or, you can easily wash away the waste products stuck in the pores of the face.

In addition, the present invention allows the current output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter to flow through the face to one electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter, It can be delivered to the skin through the electrode module.

In addition, in the present invention, when current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter, the current is not output from the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter. However, it is possible to deliver an electric current to the entire face.

In addition, according to the present invention, by displaying the operation state of the face lifter through at least one LED, it is possible to intuitively check the operation state of the face lifter from the outside.

In addition, the present invention can control the face lifter remotely by controlling the operation of the face lifter based on the reception of a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter.

In addition, the present invention can provide a face lifter harmless to the human body by adjusting the size of the micro-current output through the electrode module to 1 mA or less.

In addition to the above-described effects, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together while describing specific details for carrying out the invention below.

1 is a perspective view of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic diagram of a face lifter and a charger according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary view showing the internal configuration of the detachable external member of the face lifting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of the face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary view illustrating a cross-section (A-A') of the electrode module of FIG. 6 .
8 is an exemplary view of a face lifting machine to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exemplary view illustrating an internal structure of a face lifting machine to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary view showing a cross-section (A-A') of the electrode module of the bearing structure of FIG. 9 .
11 is an exemplary view of a face lifter to which an electrode module of an inner metal and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an exemplary view illustrating a first cross-section (A-A') of an electrode module having an internal metal and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exemplary view illustrating an internal structure of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an internal metal and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is an exemplary view illustrating a second cross-section (B-B′) of an electrode module having an internal metal structure and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating waveforms of current strength according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-described objects, features and advantages will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from other components, and unless otherwise stated, it goes without saying that the first component may be the second component.

In the following, that an arbitrary component is disposed on the "upper (or lower)" of a component or "upper (or below)" of a component means that any component is disposed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of the component. Furthermore, it may mean that other components may be interposed between the component and any component disposed on (or under) the component.

In addition, when it is described that a component is “connected”, “coupled” or “connected” to another component, the components may be directly connected or connected to each other, but other components are “interposed” between each component. It should be understood that “or, each component may be “connected,” “coupled,” or “connected,” through another component.

Throughout the specification, unless otherwise stated, each element may be singular or plural.

As used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various components or various steps described in the specification, some of which components or some steps are It should be construed that it may not include, or may further include additional components or steps.

Throughout the specification, when “A and/or B” is used, it means A, B or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when “C to D” is used, it means that there is no specific opposite description. Unless otherwise specified, it means that it is greater than or equal to C and less than or equal to D.

Hereinafter, a face lifter and an operating method thereof according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

1 is a perspective view of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be mounted on a person's face. In addition, the face lifter 100 is provided with a plurality of electrode modules protruding in the face direction on the inner surface.

The face lifter 100 rotates a plurality of electrode modules, outputs a current to at least one electrode module, and allows the output current to flow to at least one other electrode module through the face, thereby stimulating current to the face It is a device that provides

In this way, the current (eg, about 1 mA or less) output through at least one electrode module disposed inside (ie, the inner surface facing the face) of the face lifter 100 passes through the face and the other at least one By allowing it to flow to the electrode module, it is possible to remove waste products adsorbed on the skin based on the galvanic theory, or to facilitate moisture absorption. In addition, it is possible to facilitate the rapid adsorption of cosmetics.

To this end, the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of electrode modules that are disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter 100 and protrude in the face direction.

According to an embodiment, each of the plurality of electrode modules may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conduction (ie, flow of current), or electric conduction is possible and the inside may be formed of metal and spring metal. As such, the description of the electrode module will be described later.

According to an embodiment, two electrode modules may be vertically disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) and the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 , respectively. there is. Alternatively, one or three or more modules may be disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) and the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face, one of the two electrode modules disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is around the right eye. It may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the .

According to an embodiment, the other one of the two electrode modules disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the right side when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face. It may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the nasolabial folds located in the .

According to an embodiment, when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face, one of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is around the left eye. It may be disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with.

According to an embodiment, the other one of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the left side when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face. It may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the nasolabial folds located in the .

According to an embodiment, a motor for rotating the corresponding electrode module may be disposed inside each of the plurality of electrode modules. The motor may rotate the external member of the electrode module in a first direction (eg, clockwise) or in a second direction (eg, counterclockwise) opposite to the first direction.

According to an embodiment, the face lifter 100 is located at a position where the current output through the first electrode module (ie, the negative electrode) among the plurality of electrode modules is symmetrical to the first electrode module through the face. The flow of current may be controlled to flow to the disposed second electrode module (ie, the positive electrode).

According to an embodiment, the face lifter 100 operates so that the current output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface flows to one electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface through the face. can

Also, the face lifter 100 may operate so that a current output from another electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface flows to the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface through the face.

For example, when the current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface, the face lifter 100 operates such that the current is not output from the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface. can do.

According to one embodiment, a switch 111 may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100, and the face lifter ( 100) can be controlled.

According to an embodiment, a light emitting unit including at least one light emitting diode (LED) may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100 , and the at least one LED is turned on/off through the The operating state of the face lifter 100 may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, an interface ( 611 of FIG. 6 ) that receives power wired or wirelessly may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100 . The face lifter 100 may charge the battery with power supplied through this interface.

In addition, the interface may be a universal serial bus (USB) type-C for wired charging or may include a wireless pad for wireless charging.

2 is a block diagram of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light emitting unit 210 , a communication unit 220 , a switch 111 , a charging unit 240 , a battery 250 , and a motor unit ( 260 ), an electrode unit 270 , and a processor 280 .

The motor unit 260 may include a plurality of motors. For example, the motor unit 260 may include four motors 261 , 262 , 263 , and 264 .

The electrode unit 270 may include a plurality of electrode modules. For example, the electrode unit 270 may include four electrode modules 271 , 272 , 273 , and 274 .

Each motor is electrically connected to the corresponding electrode module, and provides power to rotate the exterior member of the corresponding electrode module.

The configuration of the face lifter 100 shown in FIG. 2 is according to an embodiment, and the components of the face lifter 100 are not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 , and as necessary, some components may be added, changed or deleted.

According to an embodiment, the light emitting part 210 may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100 . The light emitting unit 210 includes at least one light emitting device (eg, LED), and may output light in various patterns according to the operation of the face lifter 100 . The light emitting unit 210 may output light as the power of the face lifter 100 is turned on. Alternatively, the light emitting unit 210 may stop outputting light as the power of the face lifter 100 is turned off.

According to one embodiment, the communication unit 220 is a face lifting device from at least one of a remote control (not shown) and a smart phone (not shown) through a communication method (eg, Bluetooth (Bluetooth), Wi-Fi (WiFi), etc.) A signal for control of (100) may be received. In addition, the communication unit 220 may transmit or receive a signal or data to at least one of a remote controller (not shown) and a smart phone (not shown) based on a communication method.

According to an embodiment, the switch 111 may perform an on/off operation based on an input for controlling the operation of the face lifter 100 . The switch 111 may include a touch sensing sensor for recognizing a touch. The switch 111 may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, the charging unit 240 includes a wireless charging unit (not shown) including a wireless charging circuit (not shown) for charging the battery 250 with power supplied wirelessly from a charger (not shown); and a wired charging unit (not shown) including a wired charging circuit (not shown) for charging the battery 250 with power supplied from a charger (not shown) through a wire. The wired charging unit may include a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal (eg, Type C) for wired connection to a charger (not shown). In addition, the wireless charging unit may include a charging pad receiving power through a wireless connection with a charger (not shown).

According to an embodiment, the motor unit 260 may control the movement of at least one electrode module of the electrode unit 270 .

According to an embodiment, the motor unit 260 may include a first motor 261 , a second motor 262 , a third motor 263 , and a fourth motor 264 .

For example, the first motor 261 may be disposed inside the first electrode module 271 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The external member of the first electrode module 271 may be rotated based on the first motor 261 .

For example, the second motor 262 may be disposed inside the second electrode module 272 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The external member of the second electrode module 272 may be rotated based on the second motor 262 .

For example, the third motor 263 may be disposed inside the third electrode module 273 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The external member of the third electrode module 273 may be rotated based on the third motor 261 .

For example, the fourth motor 264 may be disposed inside the fourth electrode module 274 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The external member of the fourth electrode module 274 may be rotated based on the fourth motor 264 .

The external member formed on the exterior of each electrode module rotates in a first direction (eg, clockwise) due to the power of the corresponding motor, or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, counterclockwise) ) can be rotated.

In addition, the outer surface of the external member formed on the outer surface of each electrode module is plated so that the current passes. For example, the outer surface of the external member formed on the exterior of each electrode module may be plated with titanium or platinum to transmit current in a contacting face.

For example, each motor in the motor unit 260 may be a rotation motor (or a DC motor).

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 includes components of the face lifter 100 (eg, a light emitting unit 210 , a communication unit 220 , a switch 111 , a charging unit 240 , a battery 250 , The overall operation of the motor unit 260 and the electrode unit 270 may be controlled.

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 drives at least one component (eg, a light emitting unit 210 , a communication unit 220 , a switch 111 , and a charging unit 240 connected to the processor 280 ) by driving software. ), the battery 250 , the motor unit 260 , and the electrode unit 270 ) may be controlled based on wired communication or wireless communication. In addition, the processor 280 may perform various data processing and operations based on the wired communication or the wireless communication.

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 may adjust the rotation speed of at least one motor of the motor unit 260 . In addition, the processor 280 allows a current (eg, a micro current of about 1 mA or less) based on the voltage of the battery 250 to flow to the face (eg, the face surface) through at least one electrode module of the electrode unit 270 . to control the operation of at least one component. The processor 290 is mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) board, and the PCB board may be disposed inside the face lifter 100 . And, the microcurrent is a current having an intensity that is harmless to the human body.

For example, the processor 280 controls the first electrode module 271 so that the current output through the first electrode module 271 (ie, a negative electrode) flows into the second electrode module 272 through a phase. ) (ie the positive electrode) can be supplied with current.

For example, the processor 280 controls the third electrode module 273 such that the current output through the third electrode module 273 (ie, a negative electrode) flows into the fourth electrode module 274 through a phase. ) (ie the positive electrode) can be supplied with current.

As such, the processor 280 may output a current through one electrode module among a plurality of electrode modules included in the electrode unit 270 .

In addition, in the processor 280, the current output through the first electrode module 271 (ie, the negative electrode) flows into the second electrode module 272 (ie, the positive electrode) through the phase, The first electrode module 271 and the second electrode module 271 so that the current output through the three-electrode module 273 (ie, the negative electrode) flows into the fourth electrode module 274 (ie, the positive electrode) through the phase A current may be supplied to the three-electrode module 273 .

As such, the processor 280 may output a current through two or more electrode modules among a plurality of electrode modules included in the electrode unit 270 .

3 is a schematic view of a face lifter and a charger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the charger 310 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits power supplied through the interface 311 receiving power from the system and the interface 311 to the face lifter 100 wirelessly. A PCB 312 on which various elements for supply are disposed, and a wireless power transmission pad 313 for supplying wireless power by the PCB 312 to the face lifter 100 may be included.

In addition, the face lifter 100 may be coupled to the upper surface of the charger 310 to receive power from the charger 310 wirelessly. To this end, the face lifter 100 includes a wireless power receiving pad 321 that receives wireless power transmitted from the wireless power transmitting pad 313 of the charger 310 .

In addition, a UVC-LED capable of sterilizing the face lifter 100 may be disposed on the upper surface of the charger 310 .

According to an embodiment, the wireless power transmission pad 313 and the wireless power reception pad 321 may transmit and receive wireless power based on an induction method or a resonance method. To this end, the wireless power transmission pad 313 and the wireless power reception pad 321 may be disposed in close contact with each other or opposite to each other.

For example, the distance between the wireless power transmission pad 313 and the wireless power reception pad 321 may be within a predetermined distance (eg, 5 mm). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Alternatively, the charger 310 may include an element that transmits power through a wire, and the face lifter 100 may include an element that receives power through a wire. Through this, the charger 310 and the face lifter 100 may transmit and receive power through a wired connection.

According to an embodiment, the main PCB 322 may be disposed on the wireless power receiving pad 321 of the face lifter 100 . In the main PCB 322 , elements for controlling the overall operation of the face lifter 100 may be disposed. In addition, the main PCB 322 is electrically connected to the wireless PCB 323 , and a battery 250 may be disposed on the wireless PCB 323 .

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an operation process of the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 may identify whether an operation signal is detected (S410). When an input through the switch 111 is detected, the processor 280 may determine that the input is a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter 100 . Alternatively, when a signal is received through the communication unit 220 , the processor 280 may determine that the signal is a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 may drive a plurality of motors in the face lifter (S412). When it is determined that the signal is a signal for starting the operation of the face lifter 100 , the processor 280 may drive a plurality of motors in the face lifter 100 . Alternatively, the processor 280 may operate at least one of a plurality of motors in the face lifter 100 based on the signal to rotate an external member of the electrode module corresponding to the motor.

For example, the processor 280 rotates the external member of the electrode module in a first direction (eg, clockwise) through a motor, or in a second direction (eg, counterclockwise) opposite to the first direction. direction) can be rotated.

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 is configured such that a current output through a first electrode module among a plurality of electrode modules is symmetrical to the first electrode module through a phase based on the driving of each of the plurality of motors. It can be controlled to flow to the second electrode module (S414). The processor 280 is a face lifter so that the current output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 flows to one electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface through the face. (100) can be operated.

In addition, the processor 280 operates the face lifter 100 so that the current output from the other electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface flows to the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface through the face. can make it work

For example, when the current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 of the processor 280, in the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface. The face lifter 100 may be controlled so that no current is output.

Figure 5 is an exemplary view showing the internal configuration of the detachable external member of the face lifting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of the face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing the internal configuration 500 from which the external member of the face lifting machine is detached after detaching the external member 110 forming the external appearance of the face lifting machine 100, and FIG. It shows the internal structure 600 of the facing face lifter.

5 and 6 , the main PCB board 322 to which elements that control the overall operation of the face lifter 100 are electrically connected is an upper portion of the face lifter 100 (eg, worn by a person). If you do, it can be placed on the head). In addition, the face lifter 100 may be provided with an interface 611 receiving power by wire or wirelessly. The face lifter 100 may charge the battery with power supplied through this interface.

In addition, four connection terminals (eg, a PCB connector) are formed on the main PCB board 322 . Each connection terminal is electrically connected to one electrode module through a cable.

For example, the first connection terminal 511 on the main PCB board 322 is connected to the first electrode module 271 located at the right eye of the person on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the first cable 531 . It may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 521 .

For example, the second connection terminal 512 on the main PCB board 322 is connected to the second electrode module 272 located at the left eye of the person on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the second cable 532 . It may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 522 .

For example, the third connection terminal 513 on the main PCB board 322 is located in the human right nasolabial fold on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the third cable 533. The third electrode module 273 . may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 523 of

For example, the fourth connection terminal 514 on the main PCB board 322 is located in the human right nasolabial fold on the inside of the face lifter 100 via the fourth cable 534. The fourth electrode module 274 . may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 524 of

In addition, the face lifter 100 is formed with an opening 540 for securing the user's field of view.

7 is an exemplary view illustrating a cross-section (A-A') of the electrode module of FIG. 6 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , inside the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271 ) according to an embodiment of the present invention, a motor (eg: A first motor 261) is disposed. The motor (eg, the first motor 261) receives current from the battery 250 through the cables 713 and 714, and through the supplied current, the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) The exterior member 711 is rotated. For example, the first cable 713 may be a negative line, and the second cable 714 may be a positive line.

And, the micro-current is transferred to the exterior member 711 through the micro-current cable 731 . In addition, a fixing bolt 721 for fixing the micro-current cable 731 is disposed on the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271 ).

According to an embodiment, the electrode module may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conduction (ie, flow of current), or may be formed of a metal structure and a spring metal structure capable of conduction.

Hereinafter, an electrode module having such a metal bearing structure and an electrode module having a metal and spring metal structure will be described.

8 is an exemplary view of a face lifting machine to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 9 is an exemplary view illustrating an internal structure of a face lifting machine to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is an exemplary view showing a cross-section (A-A') of the electrode module of the bearing structure of FIG. 9 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a support part 820 that is in close contact with the user's frontal head and provides a wearing stability is at the upper end of the inside of the face lifter 100 . are placed

In addition, inside the face lifter 100 , a support part 810 that is in close contact with the user's back and provides a wearing stability is disposed at the rear end of the inside of the face lifter 100 .

The support parts 810 and 820 may be movable according to the size or shape of the user's face, and the height may be variably adjusted.

Referring to FIG. 9 , a plurality of electrode modules (eg, four electrode modules) protruding in the face direction are disposed inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each electrode module has a metal bearing structure.

According to an embodiment, the two electrode modules 271 and 273 may be vertically disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, the two electrode modules 272 and 274 may be vertically disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the first electrode module 271) disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter ( When the 100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the right eye area.

According to an embodiment, the other one of the two electrode modules (eg, the third electrode module 273 ) disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is a face lifter When the (100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the nasolabial folds located on the right side.

According to an embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the second electrode module 272) disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter ( When the 100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the left eye area.

According to an embodiment, the other one (eg, the fourth electrode module 274) of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is a face lifter When the (100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the nasolabial folds located on the left side.

As described above, the electrode modules having a metal bearing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed inside the face lifter 100 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , in the inside of the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271 ) of the metal bearing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, power is supplied to rotate the external member 1011 of the electrode module. A motor (eg, a first motor 261) is disposed. The motor (eg, the first motor 261) receives current from the battery 250 through a cable, and the external member 1011 of the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) through the supplied current rotate the

Then, the microcurrent is transmitted to the exterior member 1011 through the plating member 1013 and the metal bearing 1012 through the microcurrent cable 1041 . In addition, a fixing bolt 1021 for fixing the micro-current cable 1041 is disposed on the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271 ).

In addition, the micro-current cable 1041 is electrically connected to the plating component 1013 through the cable connection terminal 1031 , and the plating component 1013 is electrically connected to the metal bearing 1012 . In addition, the metal bearing 1012 is electrically connected to the exterior member 1011 plated with titanium or platinum, so that the current generated in the main PCB 322 is the microcurrent cable 1041 , the plated component 1013 , the metal It is transmitted to the user's skin through the bearing 1012 and the exterior member 1011 . The metal bearing 1012 is coated with grease to reduce internal friction during rotation, and may include a slip ring that generates minimal noise during rotation. In addition, an inner ring, an outer ring, a ball, and a retainer may be included in the metal bearing 1012 .

According to an embodiment, the electrode module may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conduction (ie, flow of current), or may be formed of a metal structure and a spring metal structure capable of conduction.

And, the micro-current is the main PCB 322, the micro-current cable 1041, the cable connection terminal 1031, the plating part 1013, the metal bearing 1012, the exterior member 1011, the human skin (eg, facial skin) ) are passed in order.

11 is an exemplary view of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an internal metal and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 12 is an exemplary view illustrating a first cross-section (A-A′) of an electrode module having an internal metal and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. 13 is an exemplary view illustrating an internal structure of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an internal metal and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 14 is an exemplary view illustrating a second cross-section (B-B′) of an electrode module having an internal metal structure and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11 , inside the face lifting machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a support part 820 that is in close contact with the user's frontal head and provides a wearing stability is at the upper end of the inside of the face lifter 100 . are placed

In addition, inside the face lifter 100 , a support part 810 that is in close contact with the user's back and provides a wearing stability is disposed at the rear end of the inside of the face lifter 100 .

The support parts 810 and 820 may be movable according to the size or shape of the user's face, and the height may be variably adjusted.

12 is an exemplary view in which the electrode module having an internal metal and a spring metal structure is cut in a first cross-section (A-A′) 1101 in FIG. 11 .

According to an embodiment, an inner metal 1220 is disposed inside the electrode module, and a spring metal 1210 is disposed inside the inner metal 1220 . The inner metal 1220 and the spring metal 1210 are electrically connected, and a current flows through the electric connection.

Referring to FIG. 13 , a plurality of electrode modules (eg, four electrode modules) protruding in the face direction are disposed inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each electrode module has an inner metal and spring metal structure.

According to an embodiment, two electrode modules 271 and 273 may be vertically disposed on one side (eg, a right part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, the two electrode modules 272 and 274 may be vertically disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 .

According to an embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the first electrode module 271) disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter ( When the 100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the right eye area.

According to an embodiment, the other one of the two electrode modules (eg, the third electrode module 273 ) disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is a face lifter When the (100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the nasolabial folds located on the right side.

According to an embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the second electrode module 272) disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter ( When the 100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the left eye area.

According to an embodiment, the other one (eg, the fourth electrode module 274) of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is a face lifter When the (100) is worn on the face, it may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to be in contact with the nasolabial folds located on the left side.

As described above, the electrode modules having an internal metal and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed inside the face lifter 100 .

14 is an exemplary view in which the electrode module having the internal metal and spring metal structures in FIG. 13 is cut in a second cross-section (B-B′) 1301 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , power to rotate the external member 1411 of the electrode module is inside the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271 ) having an internal metal and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. A motor (eg, a first motor 261) for supplying the . The motor (eg, the first motor 261) receives current from the battery 250 through a cable, and the external member 1411 of the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) through the supplied current rotate the

In addition, the microcurrent is transmitted to the exterior member 1411 through the plating member 1413 , the spring metal 1414 , and the inner metal 1412 through the microcurrent cable 1441 . In addition, a fixing bolt 1421 for fixing the micro-current cable 1441 is disposed on the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271 ).

In addition, the micro-current cable 1041 is electrically connected to the plating component 1413 through the cable connection terminal 1431 , and the plating component 1413 is electrically connected to the spring metal 1414 and the inner metal 1412 . do. In addition, the inner metal 1412 is electrically connected to the outer member 1411 plated with titanium or platinum, so that the current generated in the main PCB 322 is the microcurrent cable 1441 , the plated component 1413 , and the spring. It is transmitted to the user's skin through the metal 1414 , the inner metal 1412 , and the exterior member 1411 .

As described above, the electrode module according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conduction (that is, flow of current), or may be electrified and the interior may be formed of a metal structure and a spring metal structure. .

And, the micro current is the main PCB 322, the micro current cable 1441, the cable connection terminal 1431, the plating part 1413, the spring metal 1414, the inner metal 1412, the exterior member 1411, the human body Skin (eg, facial skin) is passed in order.

15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating waveforms of current strength according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15A , the intensity of the current flowing into the user's skin through the external member of the electrode module protruding in the face direction may be uniformly output.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 15 , a current of a constant intensity flowing into the user's skin through the external member of the electrode module protruding in the face direction may be output in an ON/OFF manner with a predetermined time interval. .

Also, referring to (c) of FIG. 15 , the intensity of the current flowing to the user's skin through the exterior member of the electrode module protruding in the face direction may be output at different times.

According to an embodiment, the face lifter 100 corresponds to the intensity and time of the current output through at least one electrode module, the pattern 1510 corresponding to (a) of FIG. 15, and (b) of FIG. 15 . It is possible to adjust to any one of the pattern 1520 or the pattern 1530 corresponding to FIG. 15C, and output the adjusted current through the electrode module.

Alternatively, the face lifter 100 randomly applies a pattern corresponding to (a) of FIG. 15, a pattern corresponding to (b) of FIG. 15, and a pattern corresponding to (c) of FIG. The intensity and time of the current output through the electrode module may be adjusted, and the adjusted current may be output through the electrode module.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the face lifter 100 adjusts the current strength (eg, about 1 mA or less) and time (eg, within about 30 seconds) in the pattern shown in FIG. 15 . to output current.

In addition, the present invention may output a current by adjusting the intensity and time of the current in various patterns other than the pattern shown in FIG. 15 , but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Each step in each of the above-described flowcharts may be operated regardless of the illustrated order, or may be performed simultaneously. In addition, at least one component of the present invention and at least one operation performed by the at least one component may be implemented in hardware and/or software.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated drawings, but the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and various methods can be obtained by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. It is obvious that variations can be made. In addition, although the effects according to the configuration of the present invention have not been explicitly described and described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the configuration should also be recognized.

100: face lifting device 110: exterior member
111: switch 210: light emitting part
220: communication unit 240: charging unit
250: battery 260: motor unit
261: first motor 262: second motor
263: third motor 264: fourth motor
270: electrode part 271: first electrode module
272: second electrode module 273: third electrode module
274: fourth electrode module 280: processor

Claims (11)

A first electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter and protruding in the face direction, a third electrode module disposed under the first electrode module, and a face disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter an electrode unit including a second electrode module protruding in the direction and a fourth electrode module disposed under the second electrode module; and
The current output through the first electrode module flows to the second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module through the face, and the current output through the fourth electrode module flows through the face to the fourth electrode A processor for controlling the operation of the face lifter to flow to the third electrode module symmetrical to the module,
Each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module,
a plating member receiving current supplied from the battery through a current cable;
a rotatable metal bearing electrically connected to the plating member to receive current through the plating member;
an exterior member electrically connected to the metal bearing to receive current through the metal bearing, and forming an exterior; and
A face lifting machine, characterized in that it has a metal bearing structure including a motor disposed on the plating member to supply power to rotate the exterior member.
delete According to claim 1,
The processor is
A face lifter set to rotate each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module according to any one of a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction through the motor.
delete According to claim 1,
The processor is
A face lifter set so that, when current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter, current is not output from the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter .
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a switch formed on the exterior of the face lifting machine,
The processor is
Acquire a signal to control the operation of the face lifter through the switch,
A face lifter set to rotate the exterior member of each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module based on the signal.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a light emitting part formed on the exterior of the face lifting machine,
The processor is
A face lifter set to display the operating state of the face lifter through at least one LED (light emitting diode) of the light emitting unit.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising an interface for receiving power,
The processor is
set to charge power to the battery of the face lifter through the interface,
The interface is a USB (universal serial bus) type-C for wired charging or a face lifting machine including a wireless pad for wireless charging.
According to claim 1,
It further includes a communication unit,
The processor is
A face lifter configured to control the operation of the face lifter based on the reception of a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter through the communication unit.
According to claim 1,
A current output through the first electrode module or the fourth electrode module among the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module is 1 mA or less.
A first electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter and protruding in the face direction, a third electrode module disposed under the first electrode module, and a face disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter In the method of operating the face lifter including an electrode part including a second electrode module protruding in the direction and a fourth electrode module disposed under the second electrode module,
based on the detection of the motion signal, driving a plurality of motors; and
Based on the driving of the plurality of motors, the current output through the first electrode module flows to the second electrode module symmetrical to the first electrode module through the phase, and is output through the fourth electrode module Controlling the operation of the face lifter so that a current flows through the face to a third electrode module symmetrical to the fourth electrode module,
Each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module,
a plating member receiving current supplied from the battery through a current cable;
a rotatable metal bearing electrically connected to the plating member to receive current through the plating member;
an exterior member electrically connected to the metal bearing to receive current through the metal bearing, and forming an exterior; and
The method of operating a face lifting machine, characterized in that it has a metal bearing structure including a motor disposed on the plating member to supply power to rotate the exterior member.

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