KR102564841B1 - Automatic hair implant apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention has a nozzle on the exit side, a cylinder having a support part opened on a path, a transplant unit that passes through the nozzle and transplants the built-in hair follicle to the target skin, and a transplant unit disposed on the support part of the cylinder It includes a cartridge that sequentially replaces the hair follicles, and a push rod that guides the transplant unit to the nozzle and returns to the original position when the hair follicle is transplanted to the target skin.

Description

Automatic hair transplant device {AUTOMATIC HAIR IMPLANT APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to an automatic hair transplantation device, and more particularly, to an automatic hair transplantation device capable of continuously transplanting hair follicles by automatically replacing a transplantation unit in which hair follicles are built during a hair transplantation procedure.

In general, a procedure of wearing a wig or transplanting a hair loss area for cosmetic purposes to hide a hair loss area is increasing.

In this procedure, a manual hair follicle transplant hair transplanter is used. The manual hair follicle transplant device presses the hair follicle inserted into the skin by using a rod in the process of retracting the needle after inserting the needle containing the hair follicle into the skin. Through this, the hair follicles can be transplanted into the skin as they are without falling out.

In the case of a currently used manual hair transplanter, since about 2,000 hair follicles (grafts) are treated per treatment per patient, fatigue of patients and doctors may increase. In addition, it is true that the operation time is inevitably long and the resulting cost is high, so there is a limit to commercialization.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0320880 (registration date: January 03, 2002) is a prior literature related to the present invention, and in the prior literature, a technology related to a hair transplant device is disclosed.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic hair transplantation device that enables continuous hair follicle transplantation by automatically replacing a transplant unit in which hair follicles are built during a hair transplant procedure.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An automatic hair transplant device according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a cylinder having a nozzle on an exit side and having a supporting portion partially open on a path; a transplant unit that passes through the nozzle and transplants the built-in hair follicle to the target skin; a cartridge disposed on the supporting portion of the cylinder to sequentially replace the transplant unit; and a push rod that guides the transplant unit to the nozzle and returns to the original position when the hair follicle is transplanted to the target skin.

At this time, the automatic hair transplant device may further include a driving unit for driving and controlling the cartridge and the push rod.

Here, the drive unit reciprocates the cartridge in the width direction of the cylinder, and reciprocates the push rod in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder. When the hair follicles built into the transplant unit are transplanted to the target skin for a preset time by guiding the transplant unit to the nozzle, the push rod is returned to its original position.

The driving unit includes a first position adjusting means for reciprocating the cartridge in the width direction of the cylinder on the supporting unit; second position adjusting means for reciprocating the push rod in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder; and a controller controlling the first position adjusting means and the second position adjusting means.

The controller controls the transplantation unit to be disposed on the same line as the push rod whenever the cartridge is moved at regular intervals through the first position adjusting means, and the push rod moves through the second position adjusting means. When the hair follicles built into the transplant unit are transplanted to the target skin for a preset time by guiding the unit to the nozzle, the push rod is returned to the initial position.

The transplant unit includes a housing; a hollow needle protruding in the longitudinal direction of the housing and having a slit in which a hair follicle is embedded; and a buffer member surrounding the needle.

The needle is detachable from the housing.

At this time, the transplant unit may be provided with a connection member for attaching and detaching the needle to the housing.

The needle has an outlet opening in one direction at one end and formed in an inclined shape, and the housing has a direction projection protruding outward to have the same direction as the outlet.

The cartridges are plate-shaped and move in a serial manner.

The cartridge is formed in a cylindrical shape and may move in a circular motion.

The cylinder has a step protruding partly inward, and the push rod can be detached from the step by a rotational operation.

The automatic hair transplant device includes a cylinder which forms a conduit for guiding a hair follicle transplantation path, has a nozzle on the exit side where the hair follicles are transplanted, and has a supporting part with a part open on the path; a transplant unit comprising a housing, a hollow needle protruding in the longitudinal direction of the housing and having a slit in which a hair follicle is embedded, and a buffer member surrounding the needle; a cartridge disposed on the base of the cylinder to accommodate a plurality of the transplant units, and sequentially positioning the transplant units on the hair follicle transplant path so that the needles face the nozzle; a push rod for guiding the transplant unit to the nozzle so that the needle passes through the nozzle and transplants the hair follicle to the target skin; and a driving unit for driving and controlling the cartridge and the push rod.

Whenever the driving unit moves the cartridge, the push rod and the transplant unit are set to be positioned on the same line.

The drive unit guides the transplant unit to the nozzle by the push rod and returns the push rod to the original position when the hair follicle is transplanted to the target skin.

The automatic hair transplantation device according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically replace the transplantation unit in which hair follicles are built during a hair transplantation procedure.

Accordingly, it is possible to continuously transplant hair follicles, thereby reducing the operator's fatigue and improving the efficiency of the procedure.

Furthermore, the operation time can be effectively reduced.

1 is a perspective view showing an automatic hair transplant device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an operational relationship diagram showing the operational relationship of the automatic hair transplant device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a view showing the transplant unit of the automatic hair transplant device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing an automatic hair transplant device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an operational relationship diagram showing the operational relationship of the automatic hair transplant device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a view showing the operating structure of the automatic hair transplant device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view showing an operating state of an automatic hair transplant device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view showing an operating state of the automatic hair transplant device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the holder of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined by the description of the claims. Meanwhile, terms used in this specification are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, "comprises" or "comprising" means the presence or absence of one or more other elements, steps, operations and/or elements other than the recited elements, steps, operations and/or elements; do not rule out additions.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing an automatic hair transplant device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an operational relationship diagram showing the operational relationship of the automatic hair transplant device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the automatic hair transplant device 100 largely includes a cylinder 110, a transplant unit 120, a cartridge 130, a push rod 140, and a driving unit 150.

Cylinder 110 has a nozzle 111 on the exit side, and has a supporting part with a part open on the path. These cylinders 110 provide a transplant pathway through which hair follicles are transplanted.

The transplant unit 120 passes through the nozzle 111 provided in the cylinder 110 and has a function of transplanting the built-in hair follicle to the target skin. Here, the target skin means the skin on which hair follicles are operated, and corresponds to all skin into which hair follicles can be inserted.

The cartridge 130 has a structure capable of accommodating a plurality of the implantation units 120 . The cartridge 130 may move in the width direction (transverse direction) of the cylinder 110 . At this time, the cartridge 130 is disposed on the supporting portion of the cylinder 110 to sequentially replace the transplant unit 120 .

The push rod 140 has a function of guiding the transplant unit 120 to the nozzle 111 and returning to the original position when the hair follicle is transplanted to the target skin.

The driving unit 150 drives and controls the cartridge 130 and the push rod 140 . At this time, the driving unit 150 may reciprocate the cartridge 130 in the width direction of the cylinder 110 and reciprocate the push rod 140 in the longitudinal direction (longitudinal direction) of the cylinder 110. there is.

In addition, the driving unit 150 causes the transplant unit 120 to be disposed on the same line as the push rod 140 whenever the cartridge 130 moves at a predetermined interval. Here, the regular interval means the distance (d1, d2) between the plurality of implantation units 120.

The driver 150 guides the transplant unit 120 to the nozzle 111 by the push rod 140 so that the hair follicles built into the transplant unit 120 are transplanted to the target skin for a preset time. The push rod 140 can be returned to its original position.

Here, during the preset time, the transplant unit 120 transplants hair follicles into the skin, the transplant unit 120 immediately returns to its original position, and the push rod 140 moves the hair follicles to and from the transplant unit 120. It means the time to hold the hair follicles together so that they do not fall off. Therefore, the setting time can be changed according to the treatment environment.

The driving unit 150 may move the cartridge 130 and the push rod 140 by a single motor.

The driving unit 150 may have a configuration including a first position adjusting unit 151 , a second position adjusting unit 152 and a controller 153 .

The first position adjusting means 151 reciprocates the cartridge 130 in the width direction of the cylinder 110 on the supporting portion (112 in FIG. 6) provided on the cylinder 110.

The second position adjusting means 152 reciprocates the push rod 140 in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder 110.

The controller 153 controls the first and second position adjusting means 151 and 152. At this time, the controller 153 controls the first position adjusting means 151 so that the transplant unit 120 is on the same line as the push rod 140 whenever the cartridge 130 moves at a predetermined interval. place

At this time, the controller 153 controls the second position adjusting means 152 so that the push rod 140 guides the transplant unit 120 to the nozzle 111 for a preset period of time. 120) is transplanted to the target skin, the push rod 140 is returned to the initial position.

3 is a view showing the transplant unit of the automatic hair transplant device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 3 , the transplant unit 120 includes a housing 121 , a needle 122 and a buffer member 123 .

The housing 121 forms the body of the transplant unit 120 .

The needle 122 is a hollow needle and protrudes in the longitudinal direction of the housing 121 . At this time, the needle 122 has a slit 122a in which the hair follicle 10 is embedded.

The slit 122a is formed through the needle 122 in the longitudinal direction. The needle 122 has an outlet 122b open in one direction at one end and formed in an inclined shape.

At this time, the housing 121 is provided with a direction projection 121a protruding outward to have the same direction as the outlet 122b.

The direction jaw 121a is a structure that determines the direction of the slit 122a of the needle 122, and the direction of the slit 122a can be checked through the direction jaw 121a.

The needle 122 is integrally formed with the housing 121 .

In some cases, the needle 122 may be detachable from the housing 121 . Accordingly, the transplant unit 120 may include a connection member 124 for attaching and detaching the needle 122 from the housing 121 .

The connection member 124 may be detached from the housing 121 in the form of a separate screw thread (not shown) or a concavo-convex coupling.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the push rod 140 is positioned on the same line as the slit 122a of the needle 122 and is movable. The push rod 140 includes a body 141 and a rod member 142.

Body 141 forms the outer shape of the push rod (140).

The rod member 142 has a rod shape protruding from the body 141 in the longitudinal direction. When the rod member 142 passes through the slit 122a of the needle 122 and inserts the hair follicle 10 in the target skin of the needle 122, it has a function of fixing the hair follicle 10 in that state. . At this time, the needle 122 returns to its original position due to the buffer member 123.

This shape provides convenience to an operator who actually inserts the hair follicle 10 . In other words, a structure in which the hair follicle 10 is automatically inserted into and retracted into the target skin can minimize damage to the hair follicle 10 .

4 is a diagram showing an automatic hair transplantation device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an operational relationship diagram showing the operation relationship of the automatic hair transplantation device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , the automatic hair transplant device 100 may include a cylinder 110 , a transplant unit 120 , a cartridge 130 , a push rod 140 and a driving unit 150 .

Here, descriptions of parts similar to the configuration of the automatic hair transplant apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment will be omitted.

The cartridge 130 is made of a cylindrical shape and can move in a circular motion. At this time, the cartridge 130 is made of a hollow radial shape. The cartridge 130 may receive the transplant unit 120 in a radial form. The transplant unit 120 is accommodated in the cartridge 130 at regular intervals.

The cartridge 130 has a structure that can be rotated on the receiving portion (112 in FIG. 6) of the cylinder 110.

The first position adjusting unit 151 may move the cartridge 130 at a preset time interval in consideration of the treatment time of the hair follicle. The first position adjusting means 151 and the second position adjusting means 152 may have one driving force in connection with each other.

6 is a view showing the operating structure of the automatic hair transplant device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 6, the cartridge 130 has a cylindrical rotation structure. At this time, the side surface of the cartridge 130 is provided with a forward groove 131 in a horizontal direction and an oblique groove 132 formed in a vertical direction.

At this time, the oblique groove 132 has a predetermined step with the forward groove 131 . That is, the oblique groove 132 is formed to have a lower height than the forward groove 131 . By rotating the cartridge 130 one by one, the implantation unit (120 in FIG. 5) can be sequentially moved one by one. Accordingly, the transplant unit ( 120 in FIG. 5 ) can be disposed on the same line as the push rod ( 120 in FIG. 5 ).

In the rotation method of the cartridge 130, a separate moving shaft (not shown) provided in the first position adjusting means (151 in FIG. 5) moves the forward groove 131 and the oblique groove 132, The cartridge 130 is moved in a rotation radius, and the implantation unit ( 120 in FIG. 5 ) can move forward and backward.

The cartridge 130 is connected to the upper part of the supporting part 112 disposed on the path of the cylinder 110. The supporting portion 112 has a rotatable connection structure with the cartridge 130 .

The cartridge 130 may be directly connected to the nozzle 110 in order to minimize the movement distance of the needle (122 in FIG. 5).

7 is a view showing an operating state of the automatic hair transplant device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an operating state of the automatic hair transplant device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 7 and 8 in parallel, (a) in the starting position, the push rod 140 is located outside the cartridge 130.

In (b), the cartridge 130 is positioned at the correct position where the transplant unit 120 is matched. At this time, the transplant unit 120 moves to the entrance of the cartridge 130.

In (c), the push rod 140 is inserted into the cartridge 130.

In (d), a moving shaft (not shown) provided in the first position adjusting unit advances and pushes the transplant unit 120. At this time, the push rod 140 is stopped to settle the hair follicles built into the transplant unit 120 into the scalp. Then, the transplant unit 120 retreats.

In (e), the push rod 140 is fixed by hanging on a step (not shown) provided inside the cylinder 110. At this time, only the transplant unit 120 is retracted. The push rod 140 pushes the hair follicle and allows the hair follicle to be seated on the scalp.

In (f), the push rod 140 also returns to its original position after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, as a separate pressing member (not shown) provided in the first position adjusting means pushes the step, the fixation of the push rod 140 is released. Accordingly, the push rod 140 returns (retracts) to its original position.

In (g) and (f), the transplant unit 120 and the push rod 140 return to their original positions at once.

As described above, the automatic hair transplant apparatus of the present invention can automatically replace the transplant unit in which hair follicles are built during the hair transplant procedure.

Accordingly, it is possible to continuously transplant hair follicles, thereby reducing the operator's fatigue and improving the efficiency of the procedure.

Furthermore, the operation time can be effectively reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented with various modifications within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

10: hair follicle 20: hair
100: automatic hair transplantation device 110: cylinder
111: nozzle 112: support
113: step 120: transplant unit
121: housing 121a: direction jaw
122: needle 122a: slit
122b: exit 123: buffer member
130: cartridge 131: forward groove
132: oblique groove 140: push rod
141: body 142: rod member
150: driving unit 151: first position adjusting means
152: second position adjusting means 153: controller

Claims (15)

A cylinder having a nozzle on the exit side and having a supporting part with a part open on the path;
a transplant unit that passes through the nozzle and transplants the built-in hair follicle to the target skin;
a cartridge that sequentially replaces the implantation unit; and
A push rod that guides the transplant unit to the nozzle and returns to the original position when the hair follicle is transplanted to the target skin;
The implantation unit
A hollow needle having a slit in which a hair follicle is embedded; and
A housing including a direction jaw protruding outward to have the same direction as the exit of the slit,
The automatic hair transplant device, wherein the directional jaw guides an exit direction of the slit toward the target skin so that the operator determines the transplant direction of the hair follicle to be transplanted into the target skin.
According to claim 1,
The automatic hair transplant device further comprising a driving unit for driving and controlling the cartridge and the push rod.
According to claim 2,
the drive unit
Reciprocating the cartridge in the width direction of the cylinder, and reciprocating the push rod in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder,
Whenever the cartridge moves at a predetermined interval, the transplant unit is arranged on the same line as the push rod,
The automatic hair transplant device, wherein the push rod guides the transplant unit to the nozzle and returns the push rod to its original position when the hair follicles built into the transplant unit are transplanted to the target skin for a preset time.
According to claim 2,
the drive unit
first position adjusting means for reciprocating the cartridge in the width direction of the cylinder on the supporting portion;
second position adjusting means for reciprocating the push rod in the longitudinal direction of the cylinder; and
The automatic hair transplantation device comprising a; controller for controlling the first position adjusting means and the second position adjusting means.
According to claim 4,
The controller
Whenever the cartridge is moved at regular intervals through the first position adjusting means, the transplant unit is arranged on the same line as the push rod,
The push rod guides the transplant unit to the nozzle through the second position adjusting means to return the push rod to the initial position when the hair follicles built into the transplant unit are transplanted to the target skin for a preset time An automatic hair transplant device.
According to claim 1,
The implantation unit
The automatic hair transplant apparatus comprising a buffer member that returns the needle to a desired position when the hair follicle is inserted into the target skin through the slit of the needle while covering the needle.
According to claim 1,
The above needle
Automatic hair transplantation device consisting of a detachable structure to the housing.
According to claim 1,
The implantation unit
Automatic hair transplantation device having a connection member for attaching and detaching the needle to the housing.
According to claim 1,
The push rod
Automatic hair transplantation device comprising a rod member for fixing the hair follicle in the state when the needle passes through the slit of the needle and transplants the hair follicle in the target skin.
According to claim 9,
When the hair follicle is fixed by the rod member, the needle automatically returns to its original position due to the buffer member surrounding the outer appearance.
According to claim 1,
the cartridge
An automatic hair transplant device that is made of a plate shape and moves in a serial manner or is made of a cylindrical shape and moves in a circular motion.
According to claim 1,
the cylinder
It has a stepped part protruding inward,
The push rod is an automatic hair transplant device that is detached from the step by a rotational operation.
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