KR20110118039A - Multi-directional light treatment apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a light therapy apparatus capable of multi-directional light irradiation, and provides a configuration of a light therapy apparatus that can simultaneously perform light irradiation in a multi-direction, the light irradiation unit is removable from the main body can be carried, The light irradiation unit separated from the main body is to provide a light treatment device that can be easily used by the charged power supply.
The present invention provides a plurality of light irradiation unit 100 for generating and irradiating a light source of 400nm ~ 950nm having a biostimulation effect; Each light irradiator 100 is fixedly supported so that light can be irradiated at different positions, and a plurality of flexible supports 220 are connected to the upper end of the main body housing 210 to be freely bent and adjusted. It is configured to include; the main body 200 formed, the light irradiation unit 100 is characterized in that it has a configuration detachable from one end of the flexible support 220.

Description

Multi-directional light treatment apparatus {Multi-Directional light treatment apparatus}

The present invention relates to a phototherapy device capable of multi-directional light irradiation, more specifically, using a light emitting diode and a laser diode to irradiate light having a bio-stimulation effect corresponding to the wavelength range of 400nm ~ 950nm It relates to a phototherapy device consisting of a configuration capable of simultaneously performing light irradiation.

The therapeutic effect through the stimulation of the living body by low-power light irradiation is the physiological result of the energy level of a specific element is increased and the cell or tissue unit is activated when the light is irradiated to the cell or the tissue, promoting cell division, promoting tissue regeneration, promoting tissue metabolism, etc. It generates anti-inflammatory effects, pain reduction, and cell growth effects.

Recently, low-level laser light therapy (LLLT) has been developed to actively use this action to treat various diseases, and has been started to be used in various disease fields. The biochemical action of light is the wavelength, polarization, and intensity of light. According to the experiment, light having energy of less than 1W as polarized light in the range of 400nm to 950nm is known to be the most effective.

The low-power laser light therapy (LLLT) described above corresponds to internationally recognized therapies, and induces physiological activation of a living body by irradiating laser light or light having a wavelength corresponding thereto with low energy that does not damage living cells. This provides a therapeutic effect such as pain relief, tissue regeneration, and elimination of a cause disease.

In addition, a light source means for generating a wavelength range of 400nm to 950nm is applied to various medical devices to which the low power laser light therapy (LLLT) is applied. As a representative light source means, a light emitting diode (LED) or a laser diode ( Laser Diode (LD) is generally used.

However, the conventional medical apparatus to which such a low power laser light therapy (LLLT) is applied is a form in which light is irradiated from one direction, and when the treatment site is formed in multiple directions, the light cannot be irradiated to all parts.

1 illustrates the above problem as an example. As described above, when the treatment part is formed in multiple directions in the trunk, arms, legs, and the like, the conventional light irradiation apparatus cannot irradiate light to all the parts, and has to irradiate light several times for each part corresponding to each direction.

In addition, the conventional medical device to which the low power laser light therapy (LLLT) is applied is bulky and expensive, and there is a problem in that it is not easy to move, and the use place is limited, so that it cannot be used easily.

Hereinafter, a paper containing a medical effect and its contents according to the wavelength of light will be presented.

① 590 nm effect -Texture, Wrinkles, Erythema, Pigmentation

Mechanism-Skin texture improvement by surface profilometry accompanied by increase collagen1 deposition with reduced MMP-1 (Collagenase) activity in papillary dermis.

Paper-“Clinical Trial of a Novel Non-Thermal LED Array for Reversal of Photoaging: Clinical, Histologic, and Surface Profilometric Results.” By Robert A Weiss, et al. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 36: 85-91.2005.

② 660 nm effect -prevention of sunburn & Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)

Mechanism-The induction of cellular resistance to UV insults may be explained by the induction of a state a natural resistance to the skin via specific cell signaling pathways.

Paper-“LED Photoprevention: Reduced MED Response Following Multiple LED Exposures” By Daniel Barolet, MD. Et al. Lasers Surg. Med. 40: 106-112.2008.

③ 415 & 633 nm effect -acne

Mechanism- Light absorbed by coproporphyrin III, a porphyrin produced by p.acnes, the cause of acne, causes a photodynamic reaction, killing the causative bacteria.

Paper-“Blue & Red Light Combination LED Phototheraty for Acne Vulgaris in Patient with Skin Phototype IV.” By Seung Yoon Lee, MD. et al. Lasers Surg. Med. 39: 180-188.2007.

④ 730 & 880 nm effect- wound healing, regeneration.

-Upregulate the production of proangiogenic factors (VEGF, NO) by macrophages in the wound bed.

Paper-“LED Therapy Increase VEGF and NO Production in Raw 264.7 Cells.” By M Leong. Et al. Sound Repair and Regeneration Vol 12.2008.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a constitution of a phototherapy device capable of simultaneously performing light irradiation in multiple directions, as one object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a light therapy device that is portable by separating only the light irradiation unit and can be used conveniently without limitation of a place.

As a technical means for achieving the above object, the present invention seeks a technique in which a plurality of flexible supports which can freely bend and maintain the adjusted position of the means for holding and supporting the light irradiation unit is applied.

In addition, the light irradiation unit is made small and removable from the flexible support to devise a technique that can use only the light irradiation unit.

In addition, the light irradiation unit is a small package to accommodate a light emitting diode and a laser diode in order to irradiate light in a variety of wavelength range, the light emitting diode (package)-2 chip (chip) for outputting light sources of different wavelength values Develop techniques for applying the

According to the light therapy apparatus capable of multi-directional light irradiation according to the present invention, it is possible to simultaneously perform light irradiation in multiple directions by improving the conventional light treatment apparatus in which light irradiation should be made only in one direction, and accordingly This saves time.

In addition, since the light irradiation part can be attached and detached from the main body, it is easy to carry and there is an effect that can be used simply.

1 is an exemplary view of a conventional phototherapy device having a one-way light irradiation method,
2 is an overall perspective view of a light therapy apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a perspective view showing a light irradiation part according to the first embodiment of the present invention,
4 is a side view showing a light irradiation part according to the first embodiment of the present invention,
5 is a bottom view of the light source unit in the light irradiation unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention,
6 is an exemplary view showing a state of use of the phototherapy device according to the first embodiment of the present invention,
7 is a perspective view of a light therapy apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

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

2 to 6 show the configuration of the light therapy apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the light therapy device 10 according to the present invention comprises a light irradiation unit 100 for generating and irradiating a light source of 400nm ~ 950nm largely having a therapeutic effect according to the biological stimulation; It is configured to include; the light irradiation unit 100 is fixed to the main body 200 to support the light from a variety of locations.

The light irradiation unit 100 includes a case 110; A light source unit 120 formed on one surface of the case 110, in which a plurality of light emitting diodes 121 and laser diodes 122 are mixed; A cooling fan 130 accommodated in the case 110 to forcibly cool the heat generated from the light source unit 120; An adjusting unit 140 for selectively adjusting the light output value; A controller 150 for controlling the operation of the light source unit 120 and the cooling fan 130; And a power supply unit 160 for supplying operation power to each component of the light irradiation unit 100.

In the case 110 is to accommodate and protect each component forming the light irradiation unit 100 therein, has a size that is easy to carry, and has a flat transparent window on one surface, the light source unit inside the transparent window ( 120 is formed so that the light source is transmitted through the transparent window.

In addition, the light blocking jaw 111 protrudes around one surface of the case 110 in which the light source unit 120 is formed as described above to prevent scattering of light emitted from the light source unit 120 and to block light flowing from the outside. The light generated through the light source 120 is focused on the skin to maximize the treatment effect.

In addition, a plurality of air through holes 112 are formed in the side of the case 110 so that the inflow and discharge of air can be made smoothly, which is to improve the cooling effect for each component.

The light source unit 120 is formed inside the transparent window on one surface of the case 110, and a plurality of light emitting diodes 121 and laser diodes 122 are mixed and irradiated with light having various wavelength ranges having a therapeutic effect. do.

In addition, the light emitting diodes 121 have a shape in which a plurality of chips are accommodated to output light having different wavelength ranges in one package, and according to an embodiment of the present invention, the light emitting diodes 121 have one shape. In the package of two chips (C1, C2) is accommodated in the form of one package (chip)-two chips (chip).

In addition, the wavelength value of the light emitted from the chip has a wavelength value of any one of 630nm, 880nm, 430nm, 660nm, 670nm, 940nm, two of the chips having such a wavelength value is a pair of one The light emitting diode 121 is provided in the package 1 chip (chip) 2 chip (chip) form having a variety of light irradiation effect is mounted in the package is provided.

In addition, the laser diode 122 outputs laser light corresponding to a wavelength range of 660 nm.

The cooling fan 130 is accommodated in the case 110 to circulate the air to introduce external air from the air through hole 112 and to discharge the internal air, which is the circuit portion and the light source unit through the air circulation ( 120) to cool.

The control unit 140 is formed on any part of the case 110 to select the output of the light source unit 120 according to the switch operation, which is capable of outputting various wavelength values corresponding to the treatment purpose 120 ) Is to select the function.

The control unit 150 controls the operation of the light source unit 120 and the cooling fan 130, the output signal of the light emitting diode 121 and the laser diode 122 corresponding to the function selected by the control unit 140 To control.

The power supply unit 160 supplies the operating power to each component, and the case 110 is provided with a power connection terminal (not shown) outside to operate as an external power source or to store the power supplied from the outside in the rechargeable battery. Afterwards, each component could be operated using charging power without power connection.

The main body unit 200 is fixedly supported so that the light irradiation unit 100 can irradiate light at various positions, the main body housing 210; A flexible support 220; It includes an external power supply 230.

The body housing 210 supports a plurality of light irradiation units 100, but a plurality of wheels 211 is formed at the bottom thereof to have mobility.

In the above, the flexible support 220 is to be freely bent to maintain a regulated position as a plurality is formed from the top of the main body housing 210. In addition, a connection portion 221 is formed at one end of the flexible support 220 to be fixedly coupled to the light irradiation unit 100, the power supply terminal 222 is formed in the connection portion 221 of the light irradiation unit 100 External power can be provided through connection with the power connection terminal.

In addition, the connecting portion 221 is rotatable so that the combined light irradiation unit 100 can be rotated in the forward and reverse directions.

The external power supply unit 230 converts AC power into DC power and transfers the power to the light irradiation unit 100 through the power supply terminal 222. The power switch 231 for determining whether to supply power is provided in the main body housing ( 210 is further formed on the outside.

As shown in FIG. 6, the light therapy apparatus 10 according to the present invention is configured to simultaneously perform light irradiation in multiple directions. It's in form.

In addition, the light irradiation unit 100 according to the present invention has a configuration detachable from the flexible support 220, and when the light irradiation unit 100 is removed from the flexible support 220, the light irradiation unit 100 may be simply used as charged power.

7 shows a light therapy apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, in the optical therapy apparatus 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of the light irradiation unit 100 is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the configuration of the main body 200 is the flexible support 220 and It is made of only the configuration of the support 240.

Such a configuration does not have a function of multidirectional light irradiation because it does not connect and use a plurality of light irradiation units 100, but it can be used on a table or the like, and thus it is a configuration that can be easily used without being restricted by space.

In addition, the light irradiation unit 100 according to the present invention can irradiate light having wavelengths separated from each other according to the treatment purpose of the skin, and its functions are classified into A type, B type, and C type according to performance. . Such operation is divided by the user's selection using the control unit 140.

First, the functional A type is irradiated with a laser light having a wavelength value of 660nm from the laser diode 122, each chip in the light emitting diode 121 having a one-package-2 chip form has a wavelength value of 630nm and 880nm Emits a light source.

In the functional B type, laser light having a wavelength value of 660 nm is irradiated from the laser diode 122, and each chip of the light emitting diode 121 having the shape of 1 package-2 chip has a light source having a wavelength value of 430 nm and 660 nm. Release.

For each functional C type, laser light having a wavelength value of 660 nm is irradiated from the laser diode 122, and each chip in the light emitting diode 121 having the shape of 1 package-2 chip has a light source having a wavelength value of 670 nm and 940 nm. Release.

As described above, although the technical idea of the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to vary the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. Can be modified and changed.

10: light treatment device 100: light irradiation unit
110 case 111 light blocking jaw
112: air vent 120: light source
121: light emitting diode 122: laser diode
130: cooling fan 140: control unit
150: control unit 160: power unit
C1, C2: Chip 200: Body
210: body housing 211: wheels
220: flexible support 221: connection portion
222: power supply terminal 230: external power supply
231: power switch 240: support

Claims (5)

A plurality of light irradiation units 100 generating and irradiating a light source having a biostimulation effect of 400 nm to 950 nm;
Each light irradiator 100 is fixedly supported so that light can be irradiated at different positions, and a plurality of flexible supports 220 are connected to the upper end of the main body housing 210 to be freely bent and adjusted. It is configured to include; the main body portion 200 formed,
At one end of the flexible support 220, a connection part 221 is formed so that the light irradiation part 100 is detachable, and the connection part 221 twists the supply of the external power and the light irradiation part 100 in the forward and reverse directions. A light therapy apparatus capable of irradiating multi-directional light, characterized in that configured to rotate.
The method of claim 1,
The light irradiation unit 100 accommodates each component inside, and has a flat transparent window on one side of the lower side to allow the light source to be irradiated from the light source unit 120 to pass therethrough, and a plurality of air holes 112 on one surface thereof. A case 110 through which the air is passed; Generating and irradiating a light source of 400 nm to 950 nm inside the transparent window on one surface of the case 110, and a light source unit 120 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes 121 and laser diodes 122 are mixed; A cooling fan 130 accommodated in the case 110 to forcibly cool the heat generated from the light source unit 120; An adjusting unit 140 formed at one side of the case 110 to selectively adjust an output value of the light source unit 120; A controller 150 for controlling the operation of the light source unit 120 and the cooling fan 130; Power supply 160 for supplying operation power to each component to supply external power to each component, or to store the supplied power in a rechargeable battery and to operate each component using the charged power without a power connection if necessary. Multi-directional light irradiation apparatus capable of irradiating light, characterized in that comprises a.
The method of claim 2,
The light emitting diode 121 has a form of a package-2 chip in which two chips are accommodated in one package, and light sources having different wavelengths are emitted from two chips C1 and C2. Multi-directional light irradiation apparatus capable of irradiating light.
The method of claim 2,
Light treatment jaw (111) is characterized in that protruding light blocking jaw 111 is formed around the one surface of the case 110, the light source unit 120 is disposed to block the light flowing from the outside.
The method of claim 2,
The wavelength value of the light emitted from the light emitting diode 121 chip has any one of 630 nm, 880 nm, 430 nm, 660 nm, 670 nm, and 940 nm, and two of the chips having the same wavelength value are paired and one. Is mounted in the LED 121 package,
The wavelength of light emitted from the laser diode 122 is a light therapy device capable of irradiating multi-directional light, characterized in that 660nm.

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