KR20170006188A - Iontophoresis apparatus for mask pack - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack capable of maximizing the utility of a mask pack using iontophoresis.
Particularly, the present invention provides an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack which can smoothly inject all components in the mask pack deep into the dermis and can prevent skin damage such as an image even if the mask pack is used for a long time. Another object of the present invention is to provide convenience by a fastening structure that can easily use an iontophoresis device by any mask pack, and to provide secondary stability due to such a fastening structure.

Description

Iontophoresis apparatus for mask pack "

The present invention relates to an iontophoresis device for a mask pack, and more particularly, to an apparatus for injecting a drug in a mask pack into the skin using an iontophoresis method.

Physical method Iontophoresis, which is a permeation enhancing method, promotes transdermal absorption of charged drugs and neutral drugs by electrical repulsion and electroosmotic action by applying a physiologically acceptable small current to the skin Depending on the type of drug, 5 ~ 50 times as much drug can be delivered than simple diffusion method like patch agent. Therefore, the dosage can be easily adjusted by adjusting the current intensity and the current application time by a simple patch, and it is very convenient that the patient can easily turn on / off the administration of the drug without the help of specialized medical manpower.

Such iontophoresis causes micro currents to flow through the skin, so that a drug or an effective ingredient having a charge is penetrated into the skin by an electric repulsive force.

There is also a method of increasing the absorption of substances in the skin by using an absorption enhancer or prodrug to change the physicochemical properties of the drug or skin to promote drug penetration, It is a much less aggressive drug administration method than injecting, while forcing the environment to increase drug penetration much more actively than conventional methods.

In particular, it is known that the use of iontophoresis to improve skin irritation by absorbing vitamin C, which is a skin whitening effect substance, is now used in dermatology clinics and has a considerable effect on the treatment of spots.

The skin is made up of epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous fat tissue. When the cosmetic is applied to the skin, the epidermis of the upper layer of the skin recognizes cosmetics as toxins and hinders absorption of cosmetics due to molecular size, biologic characteristics and biochemical phenomena. The amount of cosmetics that is substantially absorbed into the skin is very small.

Therefore, the iontophoresis method has been applied to increase the absorption of cosmetics and drugs in the skin.

The iontophoresis method refers to a method in which a microcurrent is caused to flow through the skin to allow the effective ingredient contained in a drug or cosmetic having a charge to penetrate into the skin by an electric repulsive force. These iontophoresis methods can be used to improve the stamina by absorbing vitamin C, which is a skin whitening effect substance, on the skin, or to suppress the generation of wrinkles by absorbing the skin antioxidant substance to the skin, and the effect is also known to be considerable have.

From this point of view, there have been various problems in applying the iontophoresis method to the mask pack, such as skin damage due to energization, connection of various materials existing in the mask pack with the mask pack and iontophoresis device.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2005-0088878 (Oct. 13, 2005) Korean Patent No. 10-0628946 (September 20, 2006)

The present invention has been conceived in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. In the present invention, not only all the components in the mask pack can be smoothly inserted into the deep dermis but also the skin damage such as an image can be prevented even if the mask pack is used for a long time. And an iontophoresis device for a mask pack.

In addition, in the present invention, a mask pack distributed on the market provides convenience by a fastening structure that can easily use an iontophoresis device, and another object of providing a secondary stability due to the fastening structure have.

In order to achieve the above object, an iontophoresis apparatus for use in a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a power supply unit for supplying driving power; An electrode unit connected to the power supply unit and including a ground electrode and an active electrode; And a control unit for controlling the power supply unit so that the polarity of the active electrode is changed, and the control unit controls the polarity of the active electrode so that the polarity of '+' and the polarity of '-' And an iontophoresis device for a mask pack.

The iontophoresis device for a mask pack is characterized in that the polarity change period is set to 10 minutes or more.

The controller may be configured to store at least two predetermined polarity change periods and to select any one of two or more polarity change periods in the input unit.

The input unit may be configured to select the number of times of polarity change and may transmit the selected value to the controller so that the power unit can change the polarity of the active electrode according to the selected number of polarity changes. An iontophoresis device for a mask pack is provided.

The input unit may be configured to select an intensity of a current applied to the electrode unit, and to transmit the selected value from the input unit to the controller so that the power unit is operated according to the selected current value. Sheath device.

The present invention also provides an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack, which further comprises a display unit for displaying iontophoresis drive information.

The active electrode may be formed at one end of a cable connected to the power supply unit, and may have a groove formed on one surface thereof; And a fixed body including a protrusion that can be fixedly coupled with a groove formed in the electrode body. The present invention also provides an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack.

The active electrode may include an electrode body formed at one end of a cable connected to the power supply unit and having protrusions formed on one surface thereof; And a fixed body including a groove that can be fixedly coupled with a projection formed on the electrode body.

In addition, the active electrode may be formed at one end of a cable connected to the power supply unit, and includes an electrode body including a permanent magnet; And a fixing body including a magnetic body so as to be fixed to the electrode body. The present invention also provides an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack.

An electrode handle formed between the electrode body and the cable; And a connection line to which the electrode knob is fixed, wherein the fixing body is integrally connected to the electrode body by the connection line.

Also, the present invention provides an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack, wherein the electrode unit comprises at least two active electrodes and one ground electrode.

According to the present invention, not only all ingredients in the mask pack can be smoothly injected deep into the dermis but also skin damage such as an image can be prevented even if the mask pack is used for a long time.

In addition, while the mask pack has versatility for various mask packs, the convenience of use can be improved by a simple fastening structure between the mask pack and the iontophoresis device, and an accident that may occur in the electrode portion due to such fastening structure There is an effect that can be prevented.

FIG. 1 schematically shows a configuration of an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
2 and 3 illustrate an electrode structure of an iontophoresis device for a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate the electrode structure of the iontophoresis device for a mask pack as shown in FIG. 2 (or FIG. 3) fastened to the mask pack.

The present invention is characterized by providing an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack capable of maximizing the utility of a mask pack using iontophoresis.

Iontophoresis refers to a method of increasing skin permeation of an ionic drug by changing the electrical environment of the skin by applying a potential difference to the skin. In the present specification, the iontophoresis is a basic constituent element for implementing such iontophoresis, We will mainly focus on wealth. Although the present specification focuses on the configuration essential for implementing the iontophoresis device, those skilled in the art will understand that the configuration can be changed or added as needed.

Hereinafter, an iontophoresis device for a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows a configuration of an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1, in an iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a power supply unit 110 for supplying driving power and an electrode unit 200 connected to the power supply unit 110 are included .

The control unit 120 is connected to the power supply unit 110 to variably control the polarity of the active electrode 210. The display unit 140 of FIG. 1 is a display unit for displaying information such as the driving state of the iontophoresis device for a mask pack. The input unit 130 displays information on a driving method (for example, an operating mode) As shown in FIG. The power supply unit 110, the control unit 120, the display unit 140, and the input unit 130 may be configured as one body 100.

The electrode unit 200 is connected to the main body 100 and the electrode unit 200 includes a ground electrode 220 and active electrodes 210a and 210b connected to the main body 100 through a cable.

In particular, the ionic materials in the mask pack penetrate into the skin due to the interaction with the active electrode 210. To this end, the active electrode 210 has a positive polarity depending on the polarity supplied from the power source unit 110 Electrode or an electrode having a polarity of '-'. That is, the control unit 120 may control the direction of the current applied from the power supply unit 110 to flow a '+' current or a '-' current so that the active electrode 210 may have a positive polarity Current can be supplied, or the current can be variably supplied so as to have a '-' polarity.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the polarity of the active electrode 210 is configured to repeat between the '+' polarity and the '-' polarity according to a predetermined period. The polarity of the polarity of the active electrode 210 is changed periodically so as to inject various drugs deep into the skin regardless of the drug characteristics in the mask pack.

In other words, by changing the polarity of the output to Cathodal Delivery and Anoddal Delivery according to a certain period of the output of iontophoresis device, the characteristic of the drug is injected deep into the skin dermis regardless of whether it has a - ion or + ion .

More specifically, the '-' current can be injected into the dermis by the osmotic phenomenon of the skin through the current flow and the repulsion of the charge, and the '+' current can inject the cation component into the dermis.

Therefore, when acting as a '-' polarity in the active electrode, the active electrode is activated as a '-' ion, and the anion component is injected into the skin deep into the skin by the repulsion of charges, and the cation is stabilized.

On the other hand, when the active electrode acts as a '+' polarity, the active electrode is activated as a '+' ion and the cation component is activated by the repulsion of the '+' ion charge so that a large amount of cation component is injected deep into the skin, '+' Charge and stabilized.

Depending on the characteristics of the component, there is a tendency to be influenced by the charge transfer. On the contrary, there is a component which is strongly influenced by the charge repulsion. In this embodiment, all the components can be sufficiently injected into the dermis irrespective of the characteristics of the components as mentioned above by crossing the polarities at certain times.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, there is an advantage that any drug can be constantly introduced regardless of whether the drug exists in the mask pack, that is, whether the drug has the characteristics of ion (-, +). Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to consider the consistency between the iontophoresis device and the mask pack, and the iontophoresis device can be generally used for various kinds of mask packs distributed in the market.

In addition, by alternately changing the polarity of the active electrode 210 to positive or negative as described above, it is possible to prevent an image, trembling, and erythema, which are generated on the negative electrode side, from occurring.

The period in which the polarity of the active electrode 210 is changed can be preset in the controller 120, and preferably, can be adjusted in units of 10 minutes. For example, in the controller 120, the polarity change period in which the polarity of the active electrode 210 is changed from 'positive-negative-positive' to 'negative-positive-negative' is preset to 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes . At this time, if the polarity change period is set to 10 minutes, the power supply unit 110 is controlled such that positive current flows for one minute to five minutes, and negative current flows alternately for the next five minutes.

Iontophoresis  As a result of the test using the device, Iontophoresis  The effect is proportional according to the energization time, but after 5 to 10 minutes, Even if it lasts  And the change of the input amount was not so large. Therefore, when the polarity is set to change after the point at which the amount of charge is maximized, Iontophoresis  The effect can be maximized.

Therefore, the preferred In the implementation example  By setting the injection time at a specific polarity to 5 minutes or 10 minutes, the polarity change period is set to 10 minutes or 20 minutes to maximize the iontophoresis effect.

The polarity change period of the active electrode 210 may be configured to be input by the user through the input unit 130 and may be displayed through the display unit 140. In addition, the input unit 130 allows not only to select the polarity change period, but also to input the number of times of the polarity change.

Accordingly, the controller 120 may store at least two preset polarity change periods, and the input unit 130 may be configured to select one of two or more polarity change periods. The input unit 130 may be configured to select the number of times of polarity change and may select a value selected from the input unit 130 so that the power source unit 110 may change the polarity of the active electrode 210, To the control unit (120).

In addition, the input unit 130 may be configured to allow the user to select the intensity of the current applied to the electrode unit 200, and preferably, the intensity of the current may be adjusted to the upper, middle, and lower levels.

At this time, the controller 120 is configured to transmit the selected value from the input unit 130 to the controller 120 so that the power source unit 110 is operated according to the selected current value.

The electrode unit 200 is divided into an active electrode 210 and a ground electrode 220 and is preferably configured to have at least two active electrodes 210.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which two active electrodes 210 and one ground electrode 220 are provided.

The ground electrode 220 is connected to the power source unit 110 of the main body 100 by a cable and is preferably configured to be detachable from the main body 100. The ground electrode 220 functions as a ground by attaching to the skin of the user's body such as a neck or shoulder.

The end of the ground electrode 220 may be formed in a structure including a general gel type medical electrode pad, and the electrode pad may be configured to be replaceable.

The size of the pad can be manufactured in consideration of the size of the main body, the intensity of current to be energized, and the like. Preferably, a circular pad of 40 to 50 mm can be used.

The active electrode 210 is connected by a cable from the power supply unit 110 of the main body 100 and preferably the end of the active electrode 210 is attached with an electrode pad, To contact the mask pack.

The active electrode 210 changes its polarity to a predetermined period, and at least two active electrodes 210 contact the mask pack to infiltrate the ionic materials in the mask pack into the skin.

A positive current or a negative current is simultaneously transmitted through the output cable of the power supply unit 110. The change of the polarity can be changed by changing the polarity between the ground electrode 220 and the active electrode 210. [

In the iontophoresis apparatus for a mask pack according to the present invention, two or more active electrodes 210 are employed in order to achieve the following effects.

First, when two pairs of electrodes are used for one mask pack, an interference current is generated between pairs of active electrodes connected to the respective output terminals, so that the iontophoresis effect can be further improved.

In addition, by separating the flow of electric current into two or more active electrodes 210 and widening the area where the electric current flows, it is possible to disperse the risk of skin burns, shaking and erythema.

In the present invention, the output current of the output stage output circuit of the main body 100 is returned to the input stage circuit so as to have a constant output value (constant current). If there is a difference between the output stage and the input stage current, So that a constant output value can be obtained.

The iontophoresis is designed to vary the output value depending on the state of the battery or the part and the state of the user.

When using iontophoresis in a mask pack, it is very important to maintain a constant output value because a constant current flows through a sensitive face, and the applied current is very sensitive to the characteristics of the user. Therefore, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the constant current is made to flow by correcting the current value of the output terminal so that the constant current can be energized while excluding the battery condition, the component deviation, and the characteristics of the user.

In addition, the most important factor of the iontophoresis is the current intensity and the current passing time, and the dose of the drug is proportional to the output value of the current.

Thus, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the change in the output value of the current is specified to be less than + -5% of the specified output value.

In addition, when a resistance value between the ground electrode 220 and the active electrode 210 is checked and becomes less than a predetermined resistance value, a notification function may be added to inform the user of the resistance value.

For example, it is possible to store the output resistance value of each output step in the device and to give a warning if a resistance value occurs below the value. Through this, it is possible to recognize the state of separation of the electrode, the timing of replacing the pad, and the like. That is, when the output resistance value is equal to or lower than a certain level, the electrodes can be seen as not completely adhered to the skin. Therefore, the electrode separation warning can be sent through the display unit 140. In addition, since the detachment state of the electrode is often caused by deterioration of the adhesion performance of the pad, the notification function may be implemented as a warning function for guiding the replacement of the pad.

Meanwhile, in the iontophoresis device for a mask pack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in addition to a gel type electrode pad having adhesion, a button electrode structure is provided to improve adhesion to a mask pack and prevent skin damage Another feature is the adoption.

Such a button electrode structure is preferably applied to the active electrode 210 to be in contact with the mask pack.

Figs. 2 and 3 show examples of such a button electrode structure.

2, the button electrode structure according to this embodiment is formed on one end of an output cable connected to the power supply unit 110, and has an electrode body 212 having a groove 212 formed on a contact portion with the mask pack, And a fixing body 214 including a protrusion 215 which can be coupled and fixed to a groove 212 formed in the electrode body 211.

Therefore, by forming the active electrode 210 in a button-like structure in which the protrusion 215 and the groove 212 are detachable, the electrode body 211 and the fixed body 214 are disposed on both sides of the mask pack, And the active electrode 210 can be fixed on the mask pack by coupling them.

In this case, the grooves 212 and the protrusions 215 can be selectively formed on the electrode body 211 and the fixed body 214. Unlike the case of FIG. 2, protrusions are formed on the electrode body 211, And a groove may be formed in the body 214.

3, the electrode body 211 and the fixing body 214 are integrally connected to each other by a connection line 216, unlike in FIG. 2, It is characterized by the fact that it is composed.

3, an electrode knob 213 is formed at a position where the electrode body 211 and the cable are connected to each other, and a connection line 216 connected to the fixing body 214 is fixed on the electrode knob 213. As shown in FIG. 3, do.

In this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the detachment of the fixed body 214 and to maintain a constant gap between the fixed body 214 and the electrode body 211, And the fixing body 214 can be fastened.

Such a button-type electrode structure can ensure excellent bonding and fixing properties as compared with a gel-type electrode structure, and when the electrode structure is wrapped with a non-conductive plastic material, which is harmless to the skin, Therefore, it is possible to easily reduce the risk of skin damage and the like.

On the other hand, instead of the above-described button structure, a structure in which permanent magnets and magnetic bodies are attached by magnetic force may be employed. That is, instead of the grooves 212 of the electrode body 211, the electrode body is formed by wrapping the permanent magnets with plastic. In place of the projections 215 of the fixed body, a magnetic substance such as a thin steel plate is fixed The body can be configured. In this case, without the above-described button structure, On the body  The fixed body can be attached.

FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate that the electrode structure shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3 is actually fastened to the mask pack. FIG. 4 shows an application example to a single mask pack covering the entire face, Is an application example to a divided mask pack covering a part (around the eyes in Fig. 5).

4, two or more active electrodes 210a and 210b (two active electrodes in FIG. 5, for example) are disposed at mutually spaced positions in the mask pack 300 in the case of a single mask pack 300 And the active electrodes 210a and 210b are fixed by fixing the electrode body 211 of the electrode unit 200 and the protrusions 215 of the fixed body 214 of the fixed body 214 with each other. At this time, the unillustrated ground electrode 220 is attached to another part of the body.

5 shows an example of the divided mask pack 400. In the case of the divided mask pack 400, the electrode pack 200 is divided into the mask packs 400, The electrode body 211 of the active electrodes 210a and 210b and the fixed body 214 are fastened and fixed.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications and variations are possible in the elements of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to the particular situation or material within the scope of the invention, without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, but includes all embodiments within the scope of the appended claims.

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Claims (11)

An iontophoresis device for use in a mask pack,
A power supply for supplying driving power;
An electrode unit connected to the power supply unit and including a ground electrode and an active electrode;
And a control unit for controlling the power supply unit so that the polarity of the active electrode is changed,
Wherein the controller controls the polarity of the active electrode so that the polarity of '+' and the polarity of '-' are repeated repeatedly according to a preset polarity changing period.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the polarity change period is set to 10 minutes or more.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller is configured to store at least two preset polarity change cycles and to select any one of two or more polarity change cycles in the input unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the input unit is configured to be able to select the number of polarity changes and to transmit the selected value from the input unit to the controller so that the power unit can change the polarity of the active electrode according to the selected number of polarity changes. Iontophoresis device.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the input unit is configured to select an intensity of a current applied to the electrode unit and to transmit the selected value from the input unit to the controller so that the power unit is operated according to the selected current value. .
The method according to claim 1,
The iontophoresis device for a mask pack according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying iontophoresis drive information.
The method according to claim 1,
The active electrode includes an electrode body formed at one end of a cable connected to the power supply unit and having a groove formed on one surface thereof; And a fixed body including a protrusion that can be fixedly coupled with a groove formed in the electrode body.
The method according to claim 1,
The active electrode includes an electrode body formed at one end of a cable connected to the power supply unit and having protrusions formed on one surface thereof; And a fixed body including a groove that can be fixedly coupled with a projection formed on the electrode body.
The method according to claim 1,
The active electrode is formed at one end of a cable connected to the power supply unit, and includes an electrode body including a permanent magnet; And a fixed body including a magnetic body so as to be fixed to the electrode body.
The method according to any one of claims 7 to 9,
An electrode handle formed between the electrode body and the cable; And
And a connection line to which the electrode knob is fixed,
And the fixed body is integrally connected to the electrode body by the connection line.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electrode portion comprises at least two active electrodes and one ground electrode.

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