KR20110050988A - Electrode apparatus for caring skin and skin care system using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An electrode apparatus for caring the skin and a skin care system using the same are provided to enable a user to use various face packs without a bad effect on the skin. CONSTITUTION: An electrode apparatus for caring the skin comprises electrode members(611,621), contact members(612,622), and insulating members(613, 623). The electrode members are electrically connected to a power supply unit(300) and are made of a conductive material. The contact members are made of conductive polymer, are combined with the electrode members, and form a seating surface. The insulating members are made of an adhesive material and are formed in the circumference of the contact members.

Description

ELECTRODE APPARATUS FOR CARING SKIN AND SKIN CARE SYSTEM USING IT}

The present invention relates to an electrode device for skin care and a skin care device having the same, and more particularly, for skin care, which can effectively perform skin care without adversely affecting the skin, and can use various beauty packs interchangeably. It relates to an electrode device and a skin care device having the same.

Generally, the skin tissue is composed of the outermost epidermal layer, the dermis layer and the subcutaneous tissue, and the epidermis and the dermal layer are formed with sebaceous glands and sweat pores including hair follicles through which foreign substances generated in the body are discharged.

In addition, the skin tissue is constantly generated and discharged in the process of performing metabolism, so it must be properly removed to maintain a clean state. To this end, various toiletries and skin care methods have been proposed in consideration of constitution and skin characteristics.

However, modern people cannot easily perform proper skin care in busy daily life, are exposed to environmental pollution and various stresses, autonomic nerve abnormalities due to imbalance of hormone secretion, imbalance of nutrition intake, It suffers from various skin diseases such as wrinkles, aging, dryness or oily skin.

In view of the above, recently, a beauty machine that can easily perform skin care using low frequency or microcurrent has been devised. For example, as shown in Fig. 1, the beauty machine closely adheres the cosmetic pack 50 containing the beauty liquid to the face, and then covers the mask 20 connected to the negative (-) electrode of the power supply unit 10 and the power supply unit ( The positive electrode 30 of 10) is used in a manner of connecting to a specific part of the human body. When the stimulus is applied to the skin tissue by the operation of the power supply unit 10 in this state, it promotes blood circulation and improves the skin tissue softly and elastically. Effective skin care is achieved by infiltrating nutrients into the dermis.

However, the above-described conventional beauty machine is used in such a way that the cosmetic pack 50 is pre-attached to the face area and again covers the entire face with the mask 20, which is very inconvenient and cumbersome in use, and causes discomfort and rejection. . Since the cosmetic pack 50 and the mask 20 are separate components separated from each other, a stable massage effect due to poor adhesion could not be expected.

In addition, the cosmetic pack 50 is provided with a conductive surface for electrical connection with the electrode, the conductive surface has a product formed only on the inner surface side of the cosmetic pack 50 according to the type of product, both the inner and outer surfaces of the cosmetic pack All are divided into products formed. However, in the case where the conductive surface is formed only on the inner surface side, there is a disadvantage in that compatibility is not provided because the electrode for supplying power cannot be connected and cannot be used at all.

In addition, when the cosmetic pack 50 has a structure in which the cosmetic pack 50 is divided into left and right or up and down, or in the form of a partial pack covering only a specific part such as a mouth part or a nose part of the face, the electrode is more difficult to connect, and an electrode surface formed of a conductive material directly contacts the skin. This will cause skin trouble.

In particular, as the surface of the electrode is directly in contact with the cosmetic pack 50, it is easily corroded, and harmful substances generated during the corrosion process penetrate into the interior of the skin tissue and have a disadvantage of causing serious adverse effects. For example, when the electrode is a metal electrode such as iron, copper, aluminum, harmful metal ions penetrate into the skin due to corrosion, and in the case of a carbon electrode, the hydrogen ions generated cause acidification of the skin.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described contents, and an object thereof is to provide an electrode device for skin care and a skin care device having the same, which can be easily used without adversely affecting the skin.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a skin care electrode device and a skin care electrode device that can be used in a variety of cosmetic packs compatible, to exhibit a stable massage effect without adversely affecting the skin.

In order to achieve the above object, a skin care electrode device according to the present invention, the skin care electrode device, the electrode member electrically connected to the power supply and formed of a conductive material; A contact member formed of a conductive polymer and coupled to the electrode member and having a seating surface toward the installed surface of the human body; And an insulating member formed around the contact member and made of a material having adhesion to easily insulate the insulating surface and the installed surface for insulation from the outside.

A hinge member may be rotatably coupled to the electrode end and the connection end of the power cable drawn out from the power supply.

The apparatus may further include a housing formed outside the electrode member and the insulating member.

In order to achieve the above object, the electrode device for skin care according to the present invention is an electrode device for skin care, the electrode member electrically connected to the power supply and formed of a conductive material, molded of a conductive polymer and coupled with the electrode member A first member having a contact member having a seating surface formed toward a to-be-installed surface of a human body, and an insulating member formed of a material formed around the contact member and having a material for insulating against the outside and having a close contact with an installed surface; Electrode device; A second electrode device having an electrode member, a contact member, and an insulating member having the same structure as the first electrode device, and arranged such that the contact members face each other; And a tong member connected to a power cable drawn from the power supply unit and electrically connected to upper and lower electrode members of the first and second electrode devices.

The apparatus may further include a housing formed outside the electrode member and the insulating member.

The first and second electrode devices may further include a hinge member configured to rotate based on the connecting end of the tong member.

The hinge member may include a hinge shaft formed of a conductive material on upper surfaces of the electrode members of the first and second electrode devices; And a hinge shaft connector formed at a connection end of the forceps member to be rotatably inserted into the hinge shaft.

The tongs member may include a connecting cable having a first connector, and the first connector may be detachably connected to a second connector of a power cable drawn from the power supply.

The insulating member may be molded using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).

In order to achieve the above object, a skin care device having a skin care electrode device according to the present invention, a power supply; A skin care electrode device configured to be electrically connected to the power supply unit; And it is characterized in that it comprises a cosmetic pack to which the electrode device for skin care is connected.

The power supply unit is configured to supply DC power (DC) in the range of 1 to 24V, the skin care electrode device is connected to the cosmetic pack side, the negative electrode skin care electrode device for applying a negative polarity power, and the human body It is connected to the side can be made of a positive electrode skin care electrode device for applying a positive polarity power.

Here, the cosmetic pack may be formed, at least one electrode connection portion extending from the pack body having a conductive surface to be connected to the electrode device for negative electrode skin care.

The electrode device for skin care and the skin care device having the same of the present invention do not cause corrosion due to the formation of a cosmetic pack or a part contacting the skin surface with a conductive polymer, so that no harmful substances penetrate into the skin or acidification of the skin. To prevent it. In addition, since it can be attached and detached by a forceps method, various beauty packs can be used interchangeably, and convenience in use is improved.

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

Figure 2 is a view for explaining the technical concept of the electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figures 3a and 3b is a longitudinal sectional view and a plan view showing an electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the main portion of the skin care electrode device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 4, the electrode device 100 for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention is electrically connected to the power supply unit 300 to apply an electric power to an installed surface. 110, a contact member 120, and an insulation member 130.

The electrode member 110 is formed of a conductive metal such as copper, silver, or the like, and is electrically connected to the power cable 310 drawn out from the power supply unit 300. If it has a characteristic to transmit to the contact member 120 may be configured in a variety of forms, in the present embodiment is formed of an elliptical plate having a predetermined thickness is exposed to the upper part and the remaining part is embedded in the contact member 120 It is installed in the form.

The contact member 120 is formed of a conductive polymer so as to be electrically connected to the electrode member 110, and a seating surface 121 is formed toward the installation surface of the human body.

In this case, the conductive polymer may be formed of various materials and forms if the power applied from the electrode member 110 can be applied to the surface to be installed (surface of the cosmetic pack 400 or the skin 500 to be described later). For example, the conductive polymer may be polyacetylene, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyanaline, and the like, which are widely studied. Use these to configure. In addition, the contact member 120 may be molded using a material including metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, and the like as a conductive material in the silicone resin.

The contact member 120 is formed in a rectangular plate shape having a predetermined thickness, and a fitting groove 122 for inserting the electrode member 110 is formed on an upper surface thereof. At this time, the fitting groove 122 may be formed to be recessed separately, so that the electrode member 110 may be inserted. However, the fitting groove 122 may be formed by injecting the electrode member 110 in a single injection molding to form the contact member 120. It is desirable to.

The insulating member 130 is formed around the contact member 120 and is formed of a material having adhesiveness to be in close contact with the insulating surface and the installation surface for insulation from the outside. For example, the insulating member 130 is molded using polydimethysiloxane (PDMS), which is called PDMS in consideration of contact with a skin part of a sensitive human body.

Polydimethylsiloxane is a polymer that is formed as a rubbery solid at high molecular weight (more than 2000 degree of polymerization). It is not only biologically stable and nontoxic, but also excellent in insulation and adhesion (adhesion), and in addition to heat resistance, low temperature characteristics, oil resistance, And because of excellent chemical resistance can ensure sufficient durability and prevent skin troubles.

On the other hand, the electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention as shown in Figures 3a and 3b to form the overall appearance and at the same time more robust to the fixed state of the electrode member 110 and the insulating member 130 It is further provided with a housing 140 formed on the outside so as to be maintained. The housing 140 has a rectangular frame having a lower opening 141 for exposing the contact member 120 and the insulating member 130 on the bottom surface and an upper opening 142 for exposing the electrode member 110 on the upper surface. It is formed.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of part A of FIG. 2, and as shown therein, the hinge member 160 is rotatably coupled to the connection end of the power cable 310 drawn from the power supply unit 300. It is provided.

The hinge member 160 may be configured without limitation as long as the electrode member 110 including the contact member and the insulating member is rotated based on the connection end of the power cable 310. A hinge shaft 161 formed of a conductive material on an upper surface of the 110 and a hinge shaft connector 162 formed at a connection end of the power cable 310 to be rotatably inserted into the hinge shaft 161.

6 is a schematic view for explaining the technical concept of the electrode device for skin care according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the electrode device for skin care according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of portion B of FIG. 6.

6 to 8, the electrode device for skin care 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to be detachably attached to the surface to be installed by applying the force principle, the first electrode device ( 610, the second electrode device 620 disposed to face each other with the first electrode device 610, and the first and second electrode devices 610 and 620. The tongs member 630 is electrically connected.

Since the first electrode device 610 has a structure similar to that shown in FIGS. 3A to 4 of the above-described first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

That is, the first electrode device 610 is formed of a conductive polymer so as to be electrically connected to the electrode member 611 and the electrode member 611 formed of a conductive material and electrically connected to the power supply unit 300. An insulating member formed of a contact member 612 having a seating surface 612a formed toward the installation surface, a material formed around the contact member 612 and having an insulating property for insulation from the outside and an adhesive material to be in close contact with the installed surface ( 613, and a housing 614 formed outside the electrode member 611 and the insulating member 613.

The second electrode device 620 is formed in the same structure as the first electrode device with the electrode member 621, the contact member 622, the insulating member 623, and the housing 624, and the contact member 622. ) Are arranged to face each other.

The tong member 630 is electrically connected to the upper and lower electrode members 611 and 621 of the first and second electrode devices 610 and 620, and is connected to the power cable 310 drawn from the power supply unit 300.

In addition, the tong member 630 may be variously configured as long as the tong structure is detachable from the surface to be installed. In the present embodiment, the tong member 630 is pivotally connected based on the hinge portion 631a as shown in FIG. 7. It consists of a pair of forceps pieces 631, the forceps pieces 631 is formed of a conductive material or the connecting end of the forceps pieces connected to the electrode member is formed of a conductive material. In the pincer 631, an elastic member (not shown) is applied to the pin 631b to apply an elastic force to retract each other.

Meanwhile, the electrode device for skin care according to the present embodiment includes a hinge member 650 configured to rotate the first and second electrode devices 610 and 620 based on the connecting end of the forceps member 630. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the hinge member 650 includes a hinge shaft 651 formed of a conductive material on upper surfaces of the electrode members 611 of the first and second electrode devices 610 and 620, and the hinge shaft 651. It is composed of a hinge shaft connector 652 formed in the connecting end of the tong member 630 to be rotatably inserted.

The hinge shaft 651 has a separate recessed groove 611a formed on the upper surface of the electrode member 611 to minimize the volume of the exterior while maintaining the electrical connection relationship stably. The internal portion 611a may be configured to be rolled out, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be configured in various ways such as to protrude on the upper surface of the electrode member 611.

The hinge shaft connector 652 is composed of a pair of elastic pieces having an incision 652a so as to be elastically coupled to the hinge shaft 651, and an accommodating hole for accommodating the hinge shaft 651 therein. 652b is formed.

The tong member 630 is connected to a connecting cable 640 having a first connector 641 connected to the second connector 311 formed on the power cable 310. The second connector 311 may be configured such that a single first connector 641 is connected, but preferably, a plurality of first connectors 641 may be connected to the single second connector 311. Form into a structure.

9 is a view for explaining a skin care device having a skin care electrode device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the skin care electrode device is applied to the above-described embodiment or another embodiment Although what is shown can be applied, the present embodiment is configured by applying the electrode device 600 for skin care shown in another embodiment.

9, a skin care device having a skin care electrode device according to the present invention includes a power supply unit 300, a plurality of skin care electrode devices 600 electrically connected to the power supply unit 300, and Skin care electrode device is configured to include a cosmetic pack 400 is connected.

The power supply unit 300 is a means for supplying power to the electrode device 600 for skin care. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 300 is configured to supply DC power in a range of 1 to 24V.

In addition, the power supply unit 300 includes a printed circuit board (not shown), a power supply unit (not shown), and the like inside the case 320 having a predetermined shape, and an on / off switch and a polarity outside the case 320. The changeover switch, voltage control switch and time setting switch are composed. The power supply unit may be configured to supply DC power in a range of 1 to 24V by receiving commercial power, or may be configured as a charging module having a rechargeable battery and a charging circuit.

The printed circuit board is connected to a power cable 310 which is drawn out through the case 320 and a second connector 311 is connected to an end of the power cable 310. The second connector 311 is formed in a structure having one positive electrode connecting terminal and at least one negative electrode connecting terminal.

Since the electrode device 600 for skin care is configured by adopting the electrode device for skin care shown in the above-described embodiment or another embodiment, a detailed description of the detailed configuration is omitted, and only for the coupling relationship and the quantity of the composition. Briefly explain. The electrode device 600 for skin care is composed of at least two, the anode skin care electrode device 600a which is connected to the anode connecting terminal of the second connector 311 and installed in a specific part of the human body, and the second Is connected to the negative electrode terminal of the connector is composed of at least one electrode device for skin care (600b) to be installed in the cosmetic pack 400.

Beauty pack 400 is a thin pad containing a nutrient such as vitamins, etc. If the conductive surface (not shown) formed so as to be electrically connected to the electrode device can be used without regard to shape and type, but the present embodiment In the example, the skin care electrode device 600 is formed in a structure in which at least one electrode connection part 420 having a conductive surface is formed to more easily connect the electrode device 600.

For example, the cosmetic pack 400 is formed in a shape similar to the shape of the face and extends in the form of a pack body 410 with an opening for exposing eyes, nose and mouth, and protruding to the edge portion of the pack body 410 It is formed in a structure having an electrode connecting portion 420.

Hereinafter, the operation of the skin care device provided with an electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described, and the electrode device for skin care used therein will be described as having been configured in accordance with another embodiment described above. .

First, as shown in FIG. 9, the cosmetic pack 400 is installed on the face, and the second connector 311 of the power cable 310 and the first connector of the connection cable 640 of the electrode device 600 for skin care are provided. Electrode device 600b for negative electrode skin management 600b connected to the cosmetic pack 400 is connected to the negative electrode connection terminal side of the second connector 311, and is connected to the human body. 600b is connected to the positive electrode connecting terminal.

As such, when the assembly with the power supply unit 300 is completed, the anode and cathode skin care electrode devices 600a and 600b are connected to the human body and the cosmetic pack 400, respectively. That is, external force is applied to the electrode connecting part 420 of the cosmetic pack 400 and the human ear to release the external force by applying an external force to the forceps member 630 so that the first electrode device and the second electrode device 610 and 620 are separated from each other. In this case, both clamping pieces 631 are in close contact with each other and are supported to complete the installation of the first and second electrode devices 610 and 620.

Subsequently, when the on / off switch of the power supply unit 300 is operated in the on state and the voltage control time and the time setting switch are set to the desired conditions, the skin care process is automatically performed. At this time, the set voltage is preferably about 5V.

As described above, when the power supply unit 300 is operated, a power source having a negative polarity is energized toward the cosmetic pack 400 through the negative electrode device 600b for skin care, and is connected to an ear part of the human body. The conduction of current is effected along the fine power flow relationship via the device 600a.

At this time, since the skin of the human body has a negative (-) characteristics, the repulsive force is applied to the negative (-) charge applied from the electrode device 600b for the negative electrode skin care. When the repulsive force is applied as described above, the nutrients contained in the cosmetic pack 400 are pushed to the skin side to perform penetration of the subcutaneous tissue. In this way, supplying the pharmacopoeia (弱電), the absorption of nutrients is fast and the absorption efficiency is also improved, it is possible to perform skin care quickly and effectively. In particular, it is possible to easily penetrate the subcutaneous tissue, such as vitamin C, which is a nutrient that can prevent skin aging, but is not easily penetrated through the skin can significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of skin care.

In addition, the electrode device 600 for skin care does not directly connect the electrode member made of metal or carbon to the skin side as in the prior art, but the contact member 612 formed of a conductive polymer that is harmless to the human body is connected to the skin side, and so on. This prevents the penetration of harmful substances into the skin and the acidification of the skin. And, since the electrode device for skin care is installed and separated by a forceps method can provide convenience in use.

In addition, the cosmetic pack 400 according to the present invention is a separate electrode connecting portion 420 for connecting to the electrode device 600 for skin care is extended and formed separately in the pack body 410, so that the electrode device is in contact with the skin It can fundamentally block adverse effects, which can improve safety.

What has been described above is just one embodiment for carrying out the skin care electrode device and the skin care device having the same according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, it is claimed in the claims below As will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention, the technical spirit of the present invention will be described to the extent that various modifications can be made.

1 is a view for explaining a conventional skin care device,

2 is a view for explaining the technical spirit of the electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3a and 3b is a longitudinal sectional view and a plan view showing an electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the main portion of the electrode device for skin care according to an embodiment of the present invention,

5 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion A of FIG. 2;

6 is a schematic view for explaining a technical concept of an electrode device for skin care according to another embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the electrode device for skin care according to another embodiment of the present invention;

8 is an enlarged perspective view of portion B of FIG. 6;

9 is a view for explaining a skin care device having a skin care electrode device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing>

100,600: electrode device for skin management 110,611,621: electrode member

120,612,622: contact member 130,613,623: insulation member

140,614,624: Housing 160,650: Hinge member

300: power supply 310: power cable

400: beauty pack 500: skin

600a: electrode device for anode skin care 600b: electrode device for anode skin care

610: first electrode device 620: second electrode device

630: tong member

Claims (12)

In the electrode device for skin care, An electrode member electrically connected to the power supply and formed of a conductive material; A contact member formed of a conductive polymer and coupled to the electrode member and having a seating surface toward the installed surface of the human body; And The electrode device for skin care, characterized in that it comprises an insulating member formed on the periphery of the contact member and made of a material having an adhesive property to easily adhere to the insulating surface and the installation surface for insulation from the outside. The method of claim 1, The electrode device for skin care, characterized in that it comprises a hinge member for rotatably coupled to the connecting end of the electrode member and the power cable drawn from the power supply. The method of claim 2, The electrode device for skin care, characterized in that it further comprises a housing formed on the outside of the electrode member and the insulating member. In the electrode device for skin care, An electrode member electrically connected to a power supply and formed of a conductive material, a contact member formed of a conductive polymer, coupled to the electrode member, and having a seating surface formed toward an installed surface of a human body; A first electrode device having an insulating member made of a material having adhesion to be in close contact with the insulating surface and the surface to be installed for insulation; A second electrode device having an electrode member, a contact member, and an insulating member having the same structure as the first electrode device, and arranged such that the contact members face each other; And And a forceps member connected to a power cable drawn out from the power supply and electrically connected to upper and lower electrode members of the first and second electrode devices. The method of claim 4, wherein The electrode device for skin care, characterized in that it further comprises a housing formed on the outside of the electrode member and the insulating member. The method of claim 5, The electrode device for skin care, characterized in that the first and second electrode device further comprises a hinge member configured to rotate based on the connecting end of the tong member. The method of claim 6, The hinge member, Hinge shafts formed of conductive materials on upper surfaces of the electrode members of the first and second electrode devices; And And a hinge shaft connector formed at a connection end of the forceps member to be rotatably inserted into the hinge shaft. The method of claim 5, The forceps member includes a connection cable having a first connector, and the first connector is detachably connected to a second connector of a power cable drawn out from the power supply. The method of claim 5, The insulating member is a skin care electrode device, characterized in that molded using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS; Polydimethysiloxane). A power supply unit; The electrode device for skin care according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is configured to be electrically connected to the power supply unit. And Skin care device having a skin care electrode device characterized in that it comprises a cosmetic pack to which the electrode device for skin care is connected. The method of claim 10, The power supply unit is configured to supply a DC power in the range of 1 to 24V, The electrode device for skin care is composed of a cathode skin care electrode device connected to the cosmetic pack side to apply a negative polarity power, and an anode skin care electrode device connected to the human body side to apply a positive polarity power. Skin care electrode device and a skin care device provided with the same. The method of claim 11, The cosmetic pack is a skin care electrode device and a skin care device comprising the at least one electrode connection portion formed with a conductive surface to be connected to the electrode device for skin care, the skin extends from the pack body.

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