KR20040034039A - Derma Cooling Device By Thermoelement - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is a skin cooling instrument utilizing a thermoelement which is applied to treatments and operations using the cognitive ability of a skin sensory organ and which is easy to handle with and has a small size by constructing the skin cooling instrument using the thermal absorption of the thermoelement. CONSTITUTION: A thermoelement(20) is stored in a case(10) of such a size to be held by hand. A radiating unit(30) is provided at a heating part(21) of the stored thermoelement(20). A cold heat transfer unit(40) for transferring a cold heat to a local region of one's skin is provided at a thermal absorbing part of the thermoelement(20). The cold heat generated from the thermoelement(20) acts on the local region of the skin.

Description

Skin Cooler Using Thermoelectric Device {Derma Cooling Device By Thermoelement}

The present invention is to apply to the treatment and surgery using the recognition ability of the skin sensor, in detail relates to a skin cooler which is easy to handle and compact by configuring the skin cooler using the heat absorption of the thermoelectric element.

Cooling in the human body causes various effects such as pain reduction, vasoconstriction, and inflammatory reaction suppression. However, since a proper tool for inducing such cooling effect has not been suggested, it is used only in a limited field.

For example, the skin cooling method is used for skin disease treatment and laser treatment, but the cooling device used for the treatment of skin disease is a cooling device using the vaporization heat of liquid nitrogen, which is not easy to handle under general surgical conditions due to its complex configuration. It is not easy and it is very inconvenient to use due to the time constraint according to the vaporization rate. The cooling device used for laser treatment is a structure that operates cold air provided through the tube from the cooling unit to the surgical site. The slow speed was inconvenient.

In addition, these cooling devices that have been used in the surgical field have a very limited use area, and are difficult to cool the skin at the local area, and the composition of the device is complicated due to the use of refrigerant compression and vaporization heat. It is very inconvenient to use in the surgical field.

The present invention is to induce cooling in a partial element of the human body so that it can be easily applied to the treatment of surgery, skin disease, and other diseases.

In addition, the present invention provides a device that can cool the skin of the topical area, simplifying the configuration can be easily handled, induces a quick cooling effect, reduce the volume and lower the cost as well as general surgical field Even in the general home, it is designed to be used effectively for pain relief and treatment of acne, skin rashes, mosquito bites.

In addition, the present invention improves the efficiency of the operation by reducing the delay time according to the selection and use of surgical instruments required for a series of related operations performed in the operating room, such as surgery and pain relief of the surgical site, removal of foreign substances, such as laser surgery It aims to shorten the operation time.

1 is an internal configuration of the present invention

2 is an external configuration diagram of the present invention

Figure 3 is an embodiment of the heat dissipation means configured in the air-cooled structure

4a to 4c is an embodiment of the skin contact tip

5 is an embodiment configured to configure the cold heat transfer means by cold air type

Figure 6 is an embodiment configured to configure the cold heat transfer means by contact and cold wind mixing

7a to 7d is an embodiment of the cold heat transfer means removable configuration

8a and 8b is an embodiment of the present invention including a clip in the cold heat transfer means

* Description of the major symbols

10. Case 11. Lower case 20. Thermoelectric element 21. Heating part 22. Heat absorbing part 30. Heat dissipation means 31. Space 32. Tube 33. Cooling unit 34. External air intake 35. Tube 36. Exhaust unit 40. Cold heat transfer means 41. Skin contact tip 41a. Tip insertion groove 41b. Insert 41c. Skin Contact 41d. Groove 42. Cold air heat transfer means 42a. Space 42b. Motor 43c. Fan 43. Mixed cold heat transfer means 43a. Space 43b. Motor 43c. Fan 43d. Skin contact tip 43e. Cold air induction pipe 50. Clip 51. Crawfish

To this end, the present invention includes a thermoelectric element in a case of a size that can be held by hand, and includes a heat dissipation means in the heat generating portion of the thermoelectric element, and transmits cooling heat to a local part of the skin in the heat absorbing portion of the thermoelectric element. The present invention provides a skin cooler using a thermoelectric element having a cold heat transfer means for enabling the cooling heat generated from the thermoelectric element to act on a localized part of the skin.

In the above configuration, the thermoelectric element is a device using a thermoelectric phenomenon in which an exothermic reaction occurs on one side and an endothermic reaction (cooling) occurs on the other side depending on the polarity of a DC current applied to the thermoelectric material, which is used for cooling and heating or thermal power generation. It is used to exchange heat and electricity.

The present invention is applied to the skin cooling by using the endothermic phenomenon of the thermoelectric element is provided with a heat dissipation means in the heat generating portion, the heat absorbing portion is provided with a heat transfer means to the skin, the endothermic temperature is increased or decreased according to the heat dissipation efficiency In the present invention, a thermoelectric element and a heat dissipation means capable of controlling a cooling temperature between 3 ° C and -30 ° C are selectively used.

The heat dissipation means may be applied by air cooling or water cooling, and a blowing method using a fan or a tip form made of a heat transfer metal material may be applied as heat transfer means to the skin.

The case is composed of a heat dissipation means, a heat transfer means, and a thermoelectric element so that the hand can be manipulated by hand. The case has a substantially rectangular shape and has a size that fits in a hand, and can be applied without particular limitation on the appearance.

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

1 and 2 illustrate a basic embodiment of the present invention. In the most basic embodiment of the present invention, a thermoelectric element 20 is installed in a rectangular case 10, and an upper heating part 21 of a thermoelectric element is provided. The heat dissipation means 30 is formed, and the lower heat absorbing portion has a configuration in which the cold heat transfer means 40 is coupled.

The case is formed to have dimensions of about 8 cm x 5 cm x 2 cm in width, length, and thickness, and 3-4 thermoelectric elements having a size of 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm x 0.5 cm are used. When installed, 1-2 thermoelectric elements are installed.

The upper portion of the thermoelectric element in the case connects the polarity of the DC power supply so that the space 31 is formed so as to generate a heat generating portion at the top and a heat absorbing portion at the bottom.

The space 31 formed in the upper portion of the thermoelectric element is for the heat dissipation means 30 in this embodiment shows a configuration in which the water-cooled heat dissipation means is applied as the heat dissipation means.

That is, two tubes 32 are installed outside the case so as to communicate with the space 31, and are connected to the external cooling unit 33.

The heat dissipation means has a heat dissipation effect as the water is circulated from the cooling unit through the space portion, and is superior to the air-cooling type. The heat dissipation means can be used by absorbing heat in proportion to the heat dissipation ability when a current is applied to the thermoelectric element. It has the effect of increasing the cooling temperature range.

The heat dissipation means is related to the heat absorbing efficiency of the thermoelectric element, and when configured in the water-cooled manner, the cooling temperature can be lowered by lowering the temperature of the circulating water.

Therefore, a cooling unit is preferably used to lower the temperature of the cooling water sufficiently by using a heat exchanger. In order to reduce the size of the cooling unit, a cooling unit is used to construct a cooling unit. A method of contacting the cooling water can be devised.

The present invention may be applied to the air cooling in addition to the water-cooled heat dissipation means, in this case, as shown in FIG. 3 to form an external air inlet 34 to penetrate the case to be connected to the space portion, 1 outside the case It may be implemented in a configuration in which the two tubes 35 are installed to connect with the external exhaust unit 36.

In the above configuration, the lower portion of the thermoelectric element forms a heat absorbing portion 22, the cold heat transfer means 40 is coupled.

Various methods can be applied to the cold heat transfer means, and the present invention has the advantages of practical application and the disinfection advantage as a surgical instrument. The mixed form is also presented.

The cold heat transfer means represented in FIGS. 1 and 2 shows a configuration using the skin contact tip 41 as an embodiment of the cold heat transfer means according to the skin contact form, and the tip insertion groove 41a on the case in contact with the bottom of the heat absorbing portion. And a skin contact tip 41 having an insertion and detachment shape in the groove so that cold heat is conducted to the skin contact tip.

The skin contact tip is composed of an insertion part 41b and a skin contact part 42c, and a metal having high thermal conductivity (eg, silver, copper, aluminum) is used.

The skin contact tip in contact with the heat absorbing portion of the thermoelectric element through the insert portion is directly applied to the skin by passing the cold heat to the skin contact portion.

The skin contact portion 41c of the skin contact tip may be configured in various forms in consideration of the sensitivity of the skin sensory device, and FIGS. 4A to 4C illustrate embodiments of the skin contact tip.

The skin contact tip has a circular or “U” shaped groove 41d formed in the skin contact portion, and the groove serves to relieve pain by utilizing the sensitivity of the skin sensor.

In other words, the second finger, which has the highest sensitivity of the skin sensor, recognizes the distance of about 2.5mm, so even if it is stabbed with two needles within 2.5mm, it is not recognized as two, and it is recognized as one, and in the case of facial skin, the distance is 5mm. The irritation applied to the grooves while the tip is in contact with the skin inside and outside is difficult to distinguish from the surrounding cooling, so that the pain is not recognized when squeezing, bleeding, or pulling out thorns or injections. do.

Therefore, the skin contact tip can be applied in various ways in surgery and real life.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration using a cold air type cold heat transfer means 42 as the cold heat transfer means. A space 42a is formed in the lower end heat absorbing portion 22 of the thermoelectric element, and a blower motor 42b is provided in the space portion. And a fan 42c and a cold air induction pipe 42d protruding from the outlet side.

The above structure is designed to act on the skin by blowing cold heat of the thermoelectric element into the fan and exiting the cold air induction pipe outlet, and removes smoke or odor generated during electrical cauterization or laser treatment, and simultaneously cools the skin at the local area during surgery. It can alleviate the pain that occurs, and induces reactive hyperemia in skin after small part of skin by promoting blood flow, increasing absorption of skin coatings, and strongly limiting the release of inflammatory substances such as histamine. When insect bites have the effect of inhibiting the inflammatory response has the advantage that can be applied in everyday applications.

6 shows a mixed cold heat transfer means 43 in the form of mixing a skin contact tip and a cold air type as a cold heat transfer means, and forms a space 43a at a lower endothermic portion of the thermoelectric element 20. A blowing motor 43b and a fan 43c are installed in the part, and the skin contact tip 43d is coupled to the outlet side, and a cold air induction pipe 43e is formed inside the skin contact tip to form an end portion of the skin contact tip. It has a configuration in which cold air is discharged.

The above configuration has the effect of inducing the cooling by direct contact with the skin, and at the same time by the cooling by the cold air to achieve the advantages of skin contact and cold air.

7A to 7D illustrate a configuration in which the skin contact, cold air, and mixed cold heat transfer means can be replaced so that the cold heat transfer means can be effectively used and exchanged as necessary. Each of the cold heat transfer means 41, 42, 43 is provided on the lower case by separately providing a lower case 11 detachably attached to the lower part of the case and having a structure that surrounds the exposed lower portion of the thermoelectric element. The combined configuration is shown.

According to the above structure, it is possible to share various types of cold heat shear means while sharing the upper structure, and it is possible to exchange and use the cold heat shear means having a suitable structure according to the surgical site and the application site.

8A and 8B show a skin contact tip 41 and 43d constituting each cold heat transfer means, and a clip 50 capable of fixing the crawfish 51 or cotton on the cold air induction pipe 42d. It shows the form.

The structure is used by biting cotton or crayfish on the upper and lower clips and then using a separate crawfish or cotton while holding one hand with a laser surgery machine or an electric cauterizer while holding the cooler according to the present invention. Without having to wipe the surgical site, the cooling of the skin and the scum generated during the operation can be wiped off at the same time, thus increasing the concentration and efficiency of the operation and reducing the operation time.

The present invention according to the above configuration is to efficiently perform skin cooling of the localized area by using the thermoelectric phenomenon of the thermoelectric element, and does not exclude that there are various embodiments in the shape of the case, the heat dissipation means, the cold heat transfer means, and the like. Each of the embodiments is described as one aspect for realizing the technical idea of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention.

In addition, the present invention can obtain the skin thermal stimulation effect of the local area by changing the polarity of the current applied to the thermoelectric element by the same configuration according to the characteristics of the thermoelectric element, which belongs to another application field of the present invention It will not be beyond the scope of the present invention.

The present invention can be easily applied to the treatment of surgery, skin disease treatment, and other diseases by inducing cooling in a partial element of the human body using a thermoelectric element, the device according to the invention is simple in configuration, easy to handle, rapid cooling The effect is induced and the cost is reduced, so it can be effectively used for pain relief and treatment of acne, skin rash, mosquito bite, etc. in general home as well as general surgery field.

In addition, the present invention is to increase the efficiency of the operation by reducing the delay time according to the selection and use of the surgical instruments required for a series of related operations performed in the operating room, such as surgery and pain relief of the surgical site, such as laser surgery, removal of foreign objects It has the effect of shortening the operation time.

Claims (9)

A thermoelectric element is built in a case which can be held by hand, and a heat dissipation means is provided in the heat generating portion of the thermoelectric element. The heat absorbing portion of the thermoelectric element has a cold heat transfer means for transferring cooling heat to a local part of the skin. Skin cooler using a thermoelectric element, characterized in that the cooling heat generated from the thermoelectric element to act on the localized area of the skin. The method of claim 1, wherein the heat dissipation means forms a space 31 in the upper heat generating portion 21 of the thermoelectric element 20, by installing two tubes 32 on the outside of the case 10 to communicate with the space Skin cooler using a thermoelectric element characterized in that the heat dissipation is made by the circulation of water by the configuration connected to the external cooling unit (33). The method of claim 1, wherein the heat dissipation means is formed in the upper heat generating portion 21 of the thermoelectric element 20, and the outer air suction port 34 to penetrate the case 10 to the space portion Skin connected to the thermoelectric element characterized in that the heat is discharged by the exhaust by the configuration to be connected to, and one tube (35) outside the case to connect to the external exhaust unit (36). The method of claim 1, wherein the cold heat transfer means forms a tip insertion groove (41a) on the case in contact with the bottom of the heat absorbing portion, and the heat contact with the skin contact tip (41) of the insertion type in the groove to cool the heat to the skin contact tip Skin cooler using a thermoelectric element, characterized in that made in the skin contact type is cooled by being in contact with the skin is conducted. 5. The skin cooler using a thermoelectric element according to claim 4, wherein the skin contact tip (41) comprises an insertion part (41b) and a skin contact part (42c), and a groove (43d) is formed in the skin contact part. The method of claim 1, wherein the cold heat transfer means forms a space 42a in the lower heat absorbing portion 22 of the thermoelectric element 10, and installs a blowing motor 42b and a fan 42c in the space portion. A skin cooler using a thermoelectric element, characterized in that the cooling is performed by blowing cold air to the skin as a cold air-type cold heat transfer means (42) configured to protrude a cold air induction pipe (42d) on the outlet side. The cold heat transfer means according to claim 1, wherein the cold heat transfer means forms a space (43a) in the lower end heat absorbing portion of the thermoelectric element (20), and installs a blower motor (43b) and a fan (43c) in the space portion, The skin contact tip 43d is combined, and a cold air induction pipe 43e is formed inside the skin contact tip, so that the cold air is discharged from the end of the skin contact tip. Skin cooler using a thermoelectric element, characterized in that the cooling is induced, and at the same time, cooling by cold wind is performed. The lower case of claim 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the lower heat absorbing portion of the thermoelectric element is exposed to the lower part of the case, and the lower case 11 is detachably attached to the lower portion of the exposed thermoelectric element. Skin provided by a thermoelectric element characterized in that it is provided with a separate) to combine the cold heat transfer means 40 on the lower case so as to exchange the cold heat shear means while sharing the upper structure. The thermoelectric device according to any one of claims 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein the thermoelectric element is configured to be used after biting a cotton or crayfish by forming a clip 50 in the cold heat transfer means. Used skin cooler.