KR20160124316A

KR20160124316A - Plasma skin treatment apparatus

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Publication number: KR20160124316A
Application number: KR1020150053995A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 조규하; 정민영; 복진수; 노석
Original assignee: (주) 프라바이오
Priority date: 2015-04-16
Filing date: 2015-04-16
Publication date: 2016-10-27

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water spraying type plasma skin treatment apparatus that combines the spraying of nano-water particles with a DBD plasma pulse method to treat skin, but can eliminate germs, remove organic matter and foreign matter, and obtain skin moisturizing and skin regeneration effects .

Description

[0001] PLASMA SKIN TREATMENT APPARATUS [0002]

More particularly, the present invention relates to a plasma skin treatment apparatus, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for treating a skin by treating a skin by combining nano moisture particle spraying and a DBD (Dielectric Barrier Discharge) plasma pulse method to eradicate germs, And a water spraying type plasma skin treatment apparatus capable of obtaining a skin regeneration effect.

Plasma is a particle made up of ions and free electrons that are made different from state transitions as a gaseous material receives a larger energy, and is called a "fourth state of matter" with solids, liquids, and gases.

OH Radical produced in such a plasma state is not only toxic and harmful to the human body, but also has a high ability to sterilize and disinfect fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc., and is used in various biomedical fields such as sterilization and disinfection Recently, it has been found that there is an excellent effect on skin regeneration and related products are being developed.

The plasma for helping regeneration of the skin can transmit energy to the subcutaneous tissues without directly contacting the skin, thereby enabling continuous skin regeneration without damaging the epidermal tissue, and can continuously improve the effect over time, And the improvement of coloring, as well as the advantage that there is no pain in the curved skin form.

Conventionally, in order to efficiently generate such a plasma discharge, a catalytic gas such as a mixture of nitrogen, helium, argon, and water is generally used. In the present invention, the nanoparticle mist spraying technique is applied without using gas, And to provide a skin treatment device capable of maximizing the effect of skin improvement such as moisturizing effect.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1422823 (Announced 2014.08.01.) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1407672 (issued on June 13, 2014).

It is an object of the present invention to provide a water spraying type plasma skin treatment apparatus capable of enhancing a skin improvement effect by improving skin absorption rate and moisturizing effect by combining a nano-mist water spraying technique with a strong disinfecting effect through a basic plasma hydroxyl group .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plasma skin treatment apparatus including: a body having an operation unit and a discharge port communicating with an inner space; An electrode unit including a pair of power electrodes formed in the body and having a dielectric between the electrodes, the electrode unit having a through-hole communicating with the discharge port; A mist generating unit having a container for containing water or an aqueous solution and an ultrasonic oscillator for generating a mist through the liquid supplied from the container and for spraying the generated mist through the penetration portion and the discharge port; A power supply unit for supplying power to the power electrode and the ultrasonic oscillator when the user operates the operation unit; .

A first electrode having a donut shape and having a through hole formed at the center of the electrode unit and having a donut shape; a first electrode having a donut shape contacting the one surface of the dielectric; and a cover layer made of the same material as the dielectric material on the other surface And a second electrode disposed parallel to the first electrode and having a donut shape.

In addition, the container may be detachable to the body rear surface, and has an inlet for injecting water or an aqueous solution and a supply port projecting to the front, wherein the ultrasonic oscillator is formed with a plurality of micropores, It is preferable to include a cover that covers the container.

It is preferable that the power source unit converts the supplied DC power into an AC power having a pulse of 20 to 40 kHz and supplies the AC power to the power electrode.

The present invention can remarkably improve the skin absorption rate and moisturizing effect through the nano-mist which has a powerful sterilizing effect of plasma and has a size which is several tens of times smaller than that of ordinary moisture particles. Also, by changing the skin tissue structure by using plasma energy, So that skin regeneration is performed.

Especially, the plasma ion is released to a smaller size than the skin pores of 20 ~ 50 ㎛ level, so that it transfers energy only to the skin structure without damaging the skin. Plasma ions penetrating deep into the skin help skin regeneration. Remove it to help clear and clean skin.

In addition, when used with cosmetics and skin nutrients, it helps to penetrate deep into skin, and it offers the advantage of being easily and freely used without restrictions on the place through built-in battery system.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outer shape according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of an electrode unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
3 is an operational state view showing the outer shape of the electrode portion of the present invention,
4 is an exploded perspective view showing a container coupling structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a mist generating unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
6 is an exploded perspective view showing a structure of a mist generating unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a configuration of a plasma spray apparatus of the present invention is described in detail.

The present invention basically utilizes the ionization energy generated through the small DBD plasma pulse method. The ionization component generated through the decomposition of water (H ₂ O) and nitrogen (N ₂ ) causes the skin regeneration effect (NO) (OH Radical) function as well as nutrient supply and skin moisturizing effect through purified water.

In addition, the hydroxyl radical (OH) generated in the plasma is a natural substance, harmless to the human body, directly involved in sterilization and disinfection of all contaminants, Remove ozone odor. In particular, these hydroxyl groups react quickly with chlorine, 3,000 times of ozone, and 180 times of ultraviolet light, so that they can react with any organic matter and sterilize. The ion energy generated by nitrogen (N ₂ ) The chemical reaction generates nitric oxide (NO), which promotes the differentiation of skin cells and induces wound healing.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an outer shape according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a body 100 having a structure that can be easily used by a user while being lightly used by a user.

A discharge port 101 for discharging plasma and mist and an operation part 102 for user's operation are formed on the front surface of the body 100. An electrode part 110, A mist generating unit 120, and a power supply unit 130 are provided.

The operation unit 102 provides a power on / off function to the user. The operation unit 102 can easily operate the user without a complicated control circuit and an interface, and includes a display unit of a lamp type do.

The electrode unit 110 is configured to generate a plasma and includes a pair of power electrodes 111 and a dielectric 114 formed therebetween so that the power electrode 111 has a specific period A dielectric barrier discharge is generated. Particularly, in the present invention, the electrode unit 110 is formed with a through-hole 116 communicating with the discharge port 101.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of an electrode unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an operational state diagram illustrating the outer shape of the electrode unit of the present invention. And has a dielectric barrier electrode structure.

As shown in the accompanying drawings, for the dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), the power electrode 111 includes two parallel metal electrodes, i.e., a first electrode 112 and a second electrode 114, And a second electrode 113. At least one electrode of the two electrodes is covered with a dielectric layer 114. [

More specifically, in the present invention, the dielectric 114 is made of a ceramic material having a donut shape having a through hole 116 formed at the center thereof, and the first electrode 112 is formed on one surface of the dielectric 114 So as to be exposed on the upper surface of the dielectric, and likewise has a donut shape.

A second electrode 113 is formed on the other surface of the dielectric 114, that is, on the lower surface of the dielectric 114 in parallel with the first electrode 112 and has a donut shape, In the case of the electrode 113, it is covered with a cover layer 115 of the same material as the dielectric 114. [

The dielectric lid layer 115 can prevent the transition from an arc occurring simultaneously with the interruption of the inverse current, thereby enabling stable plasma discharge under a continuous pulse power source, And accumulates the dielectric layer 114 to induce a uniform discharge on the surface of the dielectric layer 114.

At this time, the first electrode 112 and the second electrode 113 are formed to have different sizes and corresponding positions as shown in FIG. 2 so that a smooth plasma discharge can be generated on the dielectric surface.

In the structure of the electrode unit 110, pulsed power is supplied to the first electrode 112 and the second electrode 113, and a plasma discharge is generated as shown in FIG. 3, The first electrode 112 and the second electrode 113 may have a filament shape or a Glow shape depending on a voltage and a frequency.

The power supply unit 130 controls power supplied to the power electrode 111 and the ultrasonic oscillator 125, which will be described later, when the user operates the operation unit 102. A power source or a battery 131 built in the body 100 may be selected.

For this purpose, a cable connector for supplying power to the outside of the body 100 may be provided. In use of the present invention, the user must keep the body 100 at a certain distance from the skin while holding the body 100 for a predetermined time It is preferable to configure the power supply unit 130 through a rechargeable battery 131 rather than a wired type power supply scheme which may cause inconvenience. In this case, a charging stand for supporting the body 100 and for confirming the state of charge along with the charging can be separately formed, and the state of charge of the battery 131 can be confirmed on the front part of the body 100 A display unit of a lamp type may be provided.

In order to generate plasma smoothly at the electrode unit 110, the power supply unit 130 includes a conversion unit 132 for converting the DC power supplied from the battery 131 into an AC power having a pulse of 20 to 40 kHz And supplies the converted AC power to the power electrode 111.

The mist generating unit 120 is configured to realize a moisture plasma, which is a feature of the present invention. The mist generating unit 120 discharges water through the penetration unit 116 and the discharge port 101 and emits fine particles, (Purified water) or an aqueous solution, and an ultrasonic oscillator 125 for generating a mist through the liquid supplied from the container 121. The ultrasonic oscillator 125 may be provided in the form of a liquid.

With this structure, the water particles decomposed into ultrafine granules are converted into sterilized oxygen water which generates hydroxyl groups (OH) to destroy noxious bacteria. Thus, an eco-friendly technology is realized in which water is sterilized without disinfecting disinfectant .

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a container coupling structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a mist generating portion according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, water or an aqueous solution can be contained, and water is supplied through a structure of a container detachable to the body.

The body 100 may be provided with a reservoir capable of receiving water or an aqueous solution so as to supply water without providing a detachable container 121 as shown in FIG. 4. In this case, A waterproof structure is required to prevent the electrode unit 110 and the power source unit 130 from being damaged by water penetrating the inside of the body 100.

The container 121 may be formed on the rear surface of the body 100 so that the container 121 may be received in the receiving portion 103. In this case, And a cover 104 for preventing the container 121 from separating from the container 121 when the container 121 is accommodated.

At this time, the container 121 is provided with an injection port 122 for injecting water or an aqueous solution, a lid 123 for blocking the injection port 122, and a supply port 124 projecting to the front surface. Although the injection port 122 and the supply port 124 are formed in the embodiment, the injection port 122 and the supply port 124 may be formed in a single structure as required.

And an opening / closing plate of an elastic type which is pushed inward to prevent water from leaking through the supply port 124 before the container 121 is received in the accommodating portion 103 It is possible to apply the structure of the ultrasonic oscillator 125 to the ultrasonic oscillator 125. After accommodating the ultrasonic oscillator 125, a plurality of micropores 126, that is, micropores 126 having a nano- The supply port 124 is prevented from contacting with the supply port 124 to prevent leakage of water and at the same time the particles of water dispersed through the plurality of micropores 126 can be atomized to the nano level.

At this time, the electrode unit 110 is disposed in a manner to surround the supply port 124 and the ultrasonic oscillator 125, so that the electrode unit 110 is ionized while passing through the supply port 124 located in the penetration unit 116, As the water is decomposed into nano-scale ultrafine granules, it is converted into sterilized oxygen water which destroys harmful bacteria, and it regenerates the skin through plasma, penetrates deep into the pores, and helps to make clear and clean skin by removing keratin and waste.

It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment, but is capable of many modifications and variations within the scope of the appended claims. It is self-evident.

100: Body 101: Outlet
102: operating part 103: accommodating part
104: cover 110: electrode part
111: power electrode 112: first electrode
113: second electrode 114: dielectric
115: cover layer 116:
120: mist generating unit 121: container
122: inlet 123: lid
124: supply port 125: ultrasonic oscillator
126: micro hole 130:
131: Battery 132:

Claims

In a plasma skin treatment apparatus,
A body 100 having an operating portion 102 on the front surface and an outlet 101 communicating with the inner space;
An electrode unit 110 formed of a pair of power electrodes 111 embedded in the body 100 and having a dielectric therebetween and having a penetration part 116 communicating with the discharge port 101;
And an ultrasonic oscillator 125 for generating a mist through the liquid supplied from the container 121. The generated mist is introduced into the through hole 116 and the outlet 101 A mist generating unit 120 configured to spray the mist;
A power supply unit 130 for supplying power to the power electrode 111 and the ultrasonic oscillator 125 as the user operates the operation unit 102; And a plasma spraying device for spraying the water.

The method according to claim 1,
The electrode unit 110
A first electrode 112 having a donut shape in contact with one surface of the dielectric 114 and a second electrode 112 having a shape of a dielectric of the dielectric 114, And a second electrode (113) formed in parallel with the first electrode (112) and having a donut shape so as to be covered with a cover layer (115) having the same material as that of the dielectric material (114) Of the plasma skin treatment apparatus.

The method according to claim 1,
The container 121 is detachable from the back surface of the body 100 and includes an inlet 122 for injecting water or an aqueous solution and a supply port 124 protruding from the front surface,
The ultrasonic oscillator 125 is formed with a plurality of micro holes 126,
Wherein the body (100) comprises a cover (104) covering the container (121) with a rear surface.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the power supply unit converts the supplied DC power into an AC power having a pulse of 20 to 40 kHz and supplies the AC power to the power electrode.