KR20210150761A - Acne treatment apparatus using plasma - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an acne treatment device using plasma, which is capable of treating acne by using a cold/hot function for soothing the skin, an automatic cosmetic absorption function and plasma. The acne treatment device using plasma comprises: a main body having a built-in high-frequency generator that generates high-frequency power; a cold/hot unit which is connected to the main body, and provides cold or warmth to the skin of a patient; a high-frequency treatment unit which is coupled to the other end of the main body, and includes a plurality of electrodes that transmit high-frequency power applied from the high-frequency generator to the skin to be treated, a plurality of pads of which at least one electrode is installed on one surface, and a plurality of elastic members that elastically and independently support the other surfaces of the plurality of pads, respectively, so that the plurality of electrodes can be three-dimensionally attached to a curved surface of the skin; and a plasma treatment unit which is connected to the main body, and includes a housing, a flat type dielectric coupled to a lower end of the housing, an electrode part spaced apart from an upper surface of the dielectric to transmit power for skin treatment, and an air layer formed between the dielectric and the electrode part.

Description

Acne treatment apparatus using plasma

The present invention relates to a device for treating acne using plasma, and more particularly, to a device for treating acne using a plasma capable of treating acne using a hot/cold function to soothe the skin, a high frequency treatment function, and plasma.

In general, the skin treatment method for treating the skin is mainly a treatment for skin beauty such as wrinkles, acne removal, keratin removal and hair loss treatment, etc., hair health, obesity treatment, etc., using a fine needle, After making a hole, a method of maximizing drug efficacy by allowing drugs to be injected into the perforated skin surface, and a method of stimulating the skin surface using a needle to induce the body's self-reliance and thereby regenerating the skin. Mainly used.

In addition, the skin is largely composed of the epidermal layer, the dermis layer, and the subcutaneous fat layer. The epidermis layer is the outermost layer of the skin and consists of several layers such as the stratum corneum, transparent layer, and granular layer depending on the location and function to protect, defend, secrete, etc. is responsible for the function of

In addition, the dermal layer is located below the epidermal layer, and includes moisture, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and inorganic salts.

In particular, collagen related to skin wrinkles and elastin fibers, which are elastic fibers that give skin elasticity, are also located in the dermal layer.

On the other hand, since the characteristics of the skin are different for each person, it is necessary to take care of the skin after understanding the skin characteristics of each person in advance. As a number of fine needles penetrate the skin, the dermal tissue is newly formed and rearranged, so the scar becomes shallower, the skin is pulled tighter, fine wrinkles are reduced, pigmentation is improved, and the skin can be returned to healthy and clean skin. .

For example, by making a number of microscopic holes in the skin of the human body, new flesh sprouts using the autogenous power of damaged skin tissue in the process of making microscopic holes. Allows for rapid penetration into the skin through the pores. In addition, by generating deep heat by high frequency in the needle, the temperature of the tissue is raised to enhance cell function and increase blood flow, etc. has various physiological therapeutic effects and cosmetic effects such as skin aging prevention, freckle treatment, body fat burning, and hair loss treatment and prevention.

Although the 'injection device and injection method using the same' of registration number 10-1526474 has been registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office as such a treatment device, the conventional treatment device only describes the Auto MTS function, so it can solve the needs of various patients. There was no problem.

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an acne treatment device using plasma having a skin soothing function and a skin treatment function using plasma through a high frequency treatment function and skin muscle contraction/relaxation. will provide

Objects of the present invention are not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a main body having a built-in high-frequency generator for generating high-frequency power, a cold/hot unit that is connected to the main body and provides cold or warm air to the skin of a recipient, and is coupled to the other end of the main body. and a plurality of electrodes for delivering high-frequency power applied from the high-frequency generator to the skin to be treated; A high frequency treatment unit including a plurality of elastic members each independently elastically supporting the other surfaces of the plurality of pads so that they can be in close contact with the body, and a housing, a dielectric of a flat plate coupled to the lower end of the housing, and It is characterized in that it comprises an electrode part that is spaced apart from the upper surface of the dielectric and transmits power for skin treatment, and a plasma treatment unit in which an air layer is formed between the dielectric and the electrode part.

In addition, the plurality of pads includes a central pad positioned in the center and peripheral pads positioned around the central pad, wherein the plurality of electrodes include a first electrode installed on the central pad, the first electrode, It is characterized in that it includes a second electrode having a different polarity and installed on the peripheral pad.

In addition, the end in contact with the skin to be treated is characterized in that it comprises a plurality of protruding electrodes formed in a flat surface or a flat surface.

The acne treatment device using plasma of the present invention is equipped with a cold and hot unit, an absorption induction unit and a plasma treatment unit separately, so that the high frequency treatment function required for the recipient and skin soothing function and skin treatment function using plasma through contraction/relaxation of skin muscles It provides the effect that can be performed.

In addition, the plasma treatment unit evenly distributes plasma in the space between the dielectric and the skin to reduce the plasma concentration phenomenon according to the curvature of the skin, thereby preventing damage to the skin, and a constant plasma active region between the dielectric and the skin by the gap maintaining unit. By forming and isolating from the outside, plasma leakage does not occur, providing the effect of easily treating the skin.

In addition, by forming an air layer between the dielectric and the electrode, it is possible to control the current flowing into the dielectric to suppress the initial electric shock, thereby providing the effect of making the skin stable and comfortable.

In addition, the high frequency treatment unit of the present invention efficiently maintains contact of the electrodes even during treatment with the skin to be treated, and actively responds to the curvature to maintain contact with the skin to be treated even when moved in contact with the skin. provide possible effects.

1 is a perspective view showing an acne treatment apparatus using plasma according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view showing a cold/hot unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view showing a radiofrequency treatment unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view showing a plurality of electrodes of the radiofrequency treatment unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing a plasma treatment unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view showing the bottom of the plasma treatment unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in a variety of different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform the possessor of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

With reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail for the implementation of the present invention. Irrespective of the drawings, like reference numbers refer to like elements, and "and/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited items.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the spirit of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly defined in particular.

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

As shown in FIG. 1 , the acne treatment apparatus 1000 using plasma of the present invention includes a main body 100 , a cold/hot unit 200 , a high-frequency treatment unit 300 , and a plasma treatment unit 400 . .

First, the main body 100 has a receiving space therein, and the cold/hot unit 200 , the absorption induction unit 300 , and the plasma treatment unit 400 are connected to each other.

In addition, the main body 100 is provided with a control unit to integrally control the cold/warm unit 200 , the high-frequency treatment unit 300 , and the plasma treatment unit 400 , and to provide power.

In addition, the display unit 110 is formed on the outer surface to display status information of the cold/hot unit 200 , the high frequency treatment unit 300 , and the plasma treatment unit 400 .

In particular, the display unit 110 displays temperature information of the cold/hot unit 200 that controls the temperature using a Peltier element, high-frequency power information of the high-frequency treatment unit 300 , and power information of the plasma treatment unit 400 . .

Next, as shown in FIG. 2 , the cold/hot unit 200 is provided to reduce skin irritation of the recipient's skin through cold/hot massage, and is provided to control the temperature by using a Peltier element. .

At this time, a cooling unit (not shown) is provided inside the main body 100 and is connected to the cold/hot unit 200 to control the heat generation of the Peltier element unit (not shown) provided in the cold/hot unit 200 to cool it. Of course, it is provided so that the fluid can be stored, and the on-off valve can be formed to easily solidify the cooling fluid.

Here, the cold and hot unit 200 is formed with a hot and cold unit housing 210 having an open side and an accommodation space formed therein, coupled to an open position of the cold and hot unit housing 210 , one side of which is partially exposed. The probe part 220 provided to have a , is inserted and coupled.

In particular, the probe unit 220 uses a metal material with high thermal conductivity, and its center is curved upward in order to improve the contact area with the skin while the exposed surface does not damage the skin of the recipient. prepared to have

Next, the Peltier element part 230 coupled to the other side of the probe part 220 is provided while being provided inside the cold/hot unit housing 410 and connected to the above-described control unit.

In addition, in order to couple the Peltier element part 230 for cooling or heating the probe part 220, an accommodation space may be formed therein.

Here, the Peltier element unit 230 is provided so that, when a current is applied, an endothermic effect is generated on one side and a heating effect can be generated on the other side. As the direction in which the current flows is changed, the Peltier In the element unit 230 , the surface on which the heat absorbing effect and the heat generating effect are generated may be changed.

In addition, when a current is applied to the Peltier element unit 230 to generate heat over a certain temperature, in order to cool the Peltier element unit 230 , a cooling passage unit 240 is provided, and the cooling passage unit 240 . is connected to the above-described cooling unit can be supplied with a cooling fluid for controlling the heat generation of the Peltier element.

In particular, if the operating current applied to the Peltier element unit 230 is 4A or less, it takes 5 minutes or more to reach the desired temperature by the person to be treated. Since there is a risk that the Peltier element unit 230 may be damaged when more than an operating current is applied, the operating current applied to the Peltier element unit 230 may maintain 4 to 6A, while the range of the operating current Do not deviate from the temperature so that the recipient can reduce the time required to reach the desired temperature within 3 minutes.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the high frequency treatment unit 300 is configured to include a plurality of electrodes 310 , a plurality of pads 320 , and a plurality of elastic members 330 .

At this time, the elastic member support part 302 may be formed with an elastic member support pin 331 to which one end of the elastic member 330 is coupled, and the elastic member support pin 331 is in the elastic member installation groove 332 . insert is joined.

Here, the high frequency treatment unit 300 includes a body 301 forming an exterior, an elastic member support 302 coupled to the front of the body 301 and installed with the elastic member 330 , and an elastic member support 302 . ) The rim 303 formed to cover is sequentially coupled.

First, a manipulation unit 301a may be provided on the outer surface of the body 301 .

The manipulation unit 301a is a component that allows the user to simply manipulate the driving contents of the treatment device during the procedure, and a control unit ( 301c) may be provided.

In addition, the plurality of electrodes 310 includes a first electrode 311 located in the center and a second electrode 312 having a polarity different from that of the first electrode 3110 .

The second electrode 312 may be separately positioned in the vertical, left, and right directions of the first electrode 311 , but the number and shape of the second electrode 312 are not limited thereto.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 3 , the first electrode 311 may include a plurality of protruding electrodes 311a and 311b.

The end shape of the plurality of protruding electrodes 311a and 311b may be spherical, flat, or other various shapes capable of forming a contact surface with the skin surface, and some of the plurality of protruding electrodes 311a and 311b are positive electrodes. 311a may be formed, and the remainder may form a negative electrode 311b.

The positive electrode 311a and the negative electrode 311b may be provided in the same number, and each may be alternately disposed.

The second electrode 312 is disposed on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the first electrode 311, respectively, and may include a positive electrode and a negative electrode. When the positive electrode and the negative electrode are disposed in the vertical direction, the negative electrode may be disposed in the left and right directions have.

In this case, a high frequency generator (not shown) built into the main body 100 may be connected to the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 to apply high frequency power.

In addition, the plurality of pads 320 are installed between the body 301 and the electrode 310 , the central pad 321 on which the first electrode 311 is installed, and the peripheral pad on which the second electrode 312 is installed. (322).

Meanwhile, the plurality of pads 320 may be connected to the adjacent pads 321 and 322 by a flexible elastic deformation part (not shown).

The elastically deformable portion may be formed of a synthetic resin-based material having an elastic force that quickly returns to its original shape when the external force is removed even if the shape is changed, such as being bent by an external force.

When a plurality of electrodes 310 in which the first and second electrodes 311 and 312 are coupled to a body having many convex curved surfaces are deformed, and some of the plurality of pads 320 are pressed, the surrounding area connected by the elastic deformation unit is deformed. The pad surrounds the periphery, and the plurality of electrodes 310 may be in contact with the body efficiently.

In addition, an installation groove 323 may be formed in each of the plurality of pads 320 so that a plurality of electrodes 310 may be inserted and installed therein.

At this time, a through hole 324 may be formed in the bottom surface of the installation groove 323 , and the through hole 324 is extended or branched from the cable 304 and the electrode 310 installed in the installation groove 323 . ) may be further provided with a circuit board (not shown) to deliver.

Next, the elastic member 330 is provided on the other surface of the plurality of pads 320 , and an elastic member support 302 is installed between the plurality of pads 320 and the body 301 to support the elastic member 330 . will support

And the control unit controls the high frequency power applied from the high frequency generator to the high frequency treatment unit 300 .

Next, the plasma treatment unit 400 is configured to sterilize and treat acne by inducing discharge of the skin and the dielectric barrier of the recipient to generate plasma, and act inside and outside the cell at the same time as the reactive species is generated, as shown in FIG. And as shown in FIG. 6 , it is configured to include a housing 410 , a dielectric 420 , and an electrode part 430 .

The plasma treatment unit 400 is provided in the form of a tip at the tip of the handpiece-shaped cylindrical housing 410, and the electrode unit 420 receiving a high voltage from the outside, and located on the lower surface of the electrode unit 420 A substrate 440 having a plurality of through-holes 441 formed at uniform intervals in the vertical direction at a portion in contact with the electrode part 420 and a dielectric 430 spaced apart from the lower surface of the substrate 440 while being spaced apart from each other is formed with

In this case, an air layer 450 is formed between the substrate 440 and the dielectric 430 .

As another method, the air layer 450 may be formed by removing the substrate 440 and installing the electrode 420 and the dielectric 430 to be spaced apart from each other.

In addition, the air layer 450 may have a thickness of 01 to 1 mm, preferably 05 mm.

The through hole 441 is formed in the substrate 440 similarly to the hole shape of the shower, as shown in FIG. 3 , and an inner surface of the through hole 441 may be coated or plated with a conductive material.

The dielectric 430 may be formed of a material such as quartz, sapphire, glass, ceramic, polymer film, PEI (Polyetherimide), etc., and preferably has a thickness of about 01 mm to 3 mm, and a relative permittivity of about 2 to 18.

In particular, in the case of PEI, it has excellent electrical properties and exhibits excellent performance as an insulating material under severe conditions due to its high radiation resistance.

The power guided from the electrode part 420 is uniformly guided to the dielectric 430 in a shower-like manner through the through-hole 441 of the substrate 440, and thus RLC is provided between the dielectric 430 and the skin S. By forming a series circuit, the skin (S) becomes a circuit with low impedance, and a weak current that does not harm the human body flows.

At this time, the plasma P is evenly generated between the contacting skin S and the dielectric 430 by the soft dielectric barrier discharge of the plasma shower method.

This shower-type non-thermal plasma suppresses thermal damage as much as possible and limits the output power to maximize treatment efficiency, thereby lowering the total current and current density to keep the plasma temperature low while the plasma activation factor is applied to the skin (S) to be treated. placed close to it.

Since the power of the plasma-generated discharge is the product of the discharge current and the voltage, when the power is fixed, a higher voltage becomes a lower current.

In order to obtain a smooth dielectric barrier discharge plasma P without harm to the human body, an output power of about 1 W is desirable, and in order to meet the optimal operating conditions, the dielectric constituting the dielectric barrier discharge plasma treatment unit 400, which is a variable of the output power, The capacitance of the material and the applied voltage and frequency should be selected to achieve the optimum discharge efficiency.

As described above, the plasma treatment unit 400 of the present invention,

First, the surface of the dielectric 430 is placed on the acne treatment site, and when the operation start button is pressed, the control unit supplies DC power from an external power source to the high voltage module (not shown). converted to and supplied to the electrode unit 420 installed on the upper surface of the dielectric 430 of the plasma treatment unit 400 .

At this time, the plasma treatment unit 400 and the affected part form an RLC circuit through the dielectric 430 to generate plasma by dielectric barrier discharge, and the dielectric 430 through the through hole 441 formed in the substrate 440 ) and the plasma having an even distribution in the space between the skin (S) is generated.

That is, the plasma is evenly distributed in the space between the dielectric 430 and the skin S by evenly distributing the power from the electrode part 420 through the plurality of through-holes 441 and guiding it to the dielectric 430 .

The plasma thus created contains, for example, oxy-, hydroxyl-, and nitrogen radicals, electronically excited atoms or molecules, and chemically active species such as ultraviolet (UV) photons, ions, and radicals, which move along an electric field to heal the affected area. It stimulates and sterilizes the inside/outside of the affected area by tapping lightly and gently as if in a shower.

These treatments promote wound healing, with the potential to reduce the incidence of infections by promoting wound healing and enhancing blood clotting.

The discharge gap between the plasma treatment unit 400 and the skin S is generally about 05-5 mm. Electrodes for the treatment of the human or animal body typically have a surface area of about 01 to 10 cm 2 .

Accordingly, in order to maintain the discharge gap at regular intervals, the lower edge portion of the housing 410 is formed with a gap maintaining portion 411 protruding downward along the periphery of the lower end surface, the lower portion of the gap maintaining portion 411 . is rounded in the shape of a semicircle in its cross-section.

The discharge gap 412 , which is a plasma active region in which plasma P is generated, is isolated from the outside by the gap maintaining unit 411 , so that plasma leakage does not occur, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect, and the dielectric 430 . ) and by maintaining the plasma active area between the skin (S) constant, the plasma can be evenly distributed.

On the other hand, when the electrode part 420 or the substrate 440 and the dielectric 430 are installed in contact with each other as described above, an electric shock may occur in the skin S due to an excessive current due to insulation breakdown at the initial stage of operation. have.

The skin (S) is damaged by such a transient current, or the person receiving the procedure may be surprised or tense by an instantaneous electric shock. The power density should be uniformly controlled while keeping it constant.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the above and the accompanying drawings, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can practice the present invention in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential features. You can understand that there is Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

1000: acne treatment device using plasma
100: body 110: display unit
200: cold and hot unit 210: cold and hot unit housing
220: probe unit 230: Peltier element unit
240: cooling passage 300: high frequency treatment unit
301: body 302: elastic member support part
303 rim 310 electrode
311: first electrode 312: second electrode
313: protruding electrode 320: pad
321: center pad 322: peripheral pad
330: elastic member 400: plasma treatment unit
410: housing 411: gap maintaining part
412: discharge gap 420: dielectric
430: electrode part 440: substrate
441: through hole 450: air layer

Claims (3)

a main body having a built-in high-frequency generator for generating high-frequency power;
a cold/hot unit connected to the main body and providing cold air or warmth to the skin of the recipient;
A plurality of electrodes coupled to the other end of the main body and transmitting high-frequency power applied from the high-frequency generator to the skin to be treated; A high-frequency treatment unit including a plurality of elastic members each independently elastically supporting the other surfaces of the plurality of pads so as to be three-dimensionally close to the curved surface of the pad; and
Connected to the main body, the housing, a dielectric of a flat plate coupled to the lower end of the housing, an electrode part positioned spaced apart from the upper surface of the dielectric and transmitting power for skin treatment, and an air layer between the dielectric and the electrode part Plasma treatment unit to be formed; acne treatment apparatus using plasma comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The plurality of pads,
It includes a central pad positioned in the center, and peripheral pads positioned around the central pad,
The plurality of electrodes,
A plasma-based acne treatment apparatus comprising: a first electrode installed on the central pad; and a second electrode installed on the peripheral pad while having a polarity different from that of the first electrode.
The plurality of electrodes,
The acne treatment apparatus using plasma, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of protruding electrodes having an end contacting the skin to be treated with a flat surface or a flat surface.

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