KR20230109055A - A face lifting device and method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a face lifter and an operating method therefor.
To this end, the face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter and includes an electrode unit including a plurality of electrode modules protruding in the face direction, and disposed inside each of the plurality of electrode modules to correspond The face is lifted so that a plurality of motors rotating the electrode module and a current output through a first electrode module among the plurality of electrode modules flow through the face to a second electrode module that is symmetrical to the first electrode module. It may include a processor that controls the operation of the machine.

Description

Face lifting machine and operation method for it {A FACE LIFTING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR}

The present invention relates to a face lifter and an operating method therefor.

In general, a facial massager is a device that acts on the skin and facial muscles to make the skin more beautiful. These women or men may use a facial massager to remove makeup from the face, or use a facial massager to apply various cosmetics to the face according to the condition of the face.

Such a face massager can supply moisture and nutrients to the face, or wash away wastes stuck in the pores of the face due to makeup.

Conventional prior art (Korean Patent Registration No. 10-20147428) relates to a multifunctional facial massager, which is formed to consist of a left massage part and a right massage part so that the side of the face and the chin can be massaged at the same time during use, and the same at the same time. Disclosed is a multifunctional facial massager that prevents asymmetric massage from occurring on both sides of the face by rotating the massage.

By the way, the prior art only discloses the contents of rotating the contact member of the massaging part, and does not output current to the face through the contact member.

Therefore, when applying cosmetics to the face or removing cosmetics from the face, there is a need to effectively manage the facial skin by flowing an electric current through the face.

Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-20147428

Accordingly, the present invention is to provide a face lifter and an operating method therefor.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a face lifter for providing current to the skin through at least one of a plurality of electrode modules disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter and protruding in the face direction.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a face lifter and operating method that allows current output through a first electrode module among a plurality of electrode modules to flow through a face to a second electrode module that is symmetrical to the first electrode module. .

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention not mentioned above can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations indicated in the claims.

In order to achieve this object, the face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode unit including a plurality of electrode modules disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter and protruding in the face direction, and inside each of the plurality of electrode modules. A plurality of motors arranged to rotate the corresponding electrode module, and a current output through a first electrode module among the plurality of electrode modules to flow through the face to a second electrode module that is symmetrical to the first electrode module. A processor controlling an operation of the face lifter may be included.

In addition, the present invention is a face including an electrode unit including a plurality of electrode modules disposed on the inner surface and protruding in the face direction, and a plurality of motors disposed inside each of the plurality of electrode modules to rotate the electrode module. In the operating method of the lifter, based on the detection of the operating signal, the process of driving the plurality of motors, and based on the driving of the plurality of motors, output through a first electrode module of the plurality of electrode modules and controlling a current to flow through the face to a second electrode module that is symmetrical to the first electrode module.

The present invention allows the current output through a first electrode module among a plurality of electrode modules to flow through the face to the second electrode module that is symmetrical to the first electrode module and applies the current to the face, thereby providing moisture and nutrition to the face. It facilitates supply or can easily wash away wastes stuck in the pores of the face.

In addition, in the present invention, current can be transmitted to the skin through the electrode module by forming each of the plurality of electrode modules with a metal bearing structure capable of conducting electricity, or forming the inside of a metal and spring metal capable of conducting electricity.

In addition, the present invention smoothly supplies moisture and nutrients to the face by rotating each of the plurality of electrode modules in one of a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction through a plurality of motors. or you can easily wash away the wastes stuck in the pores of your face.

In addition, the present invention allows the current output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter to flow through the face to one electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter, so that the current It can be delivered to the skin through a false electrode module.

In addition, in the present invention, when current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter, current is not output from the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter. Even so, current can be delivered to the entire face.

In addition, the present invention can intuitively check the operating state of the face lifter from the outside by displaying the operating state of the face lifter through at least one LED.

In addition, the present invention can remotely control the face lifter by controlling the operation of the face lifter based on reception of a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter.

In addition, the present invention can provide a face lifter that is harmless to the human body by adjusting the size of the microcurrent output through the electrode module to 1 mA or less.

In addition to the effects described above, specific effects of the present invention will be described together while explaining specific details for carrying out the present invention.

1 is a perspective view of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic diagram of a face lifter and a charger according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a flow chart showing the operating process of the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary view showing an internal configuration in which an exterior member of a face lifter is detached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary view showing a cross section (A-A′) of the electrode module of FIG. 6;
8 is an exemplary view of a face lifter to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of a face lifter to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary view showing a cross section (A-A') of the electrode module of the bearing structure of FIG.
11 is an exemplary view of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an inner metal structure and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an exemplary view illustrating a first cross section A-A′ of an electrode module having an internal metal structure and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an internal metal structure and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is an exemplary view showing a second cross section (BB') of an electrode module having internal metal and spring metal structures according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is an exemplary view showing a waveform of current intensity according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above objects, features and advantages will be described later in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs will be able to easily implement the technical spirit of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

Although first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another component, and unless otherwise stated, the first component may be the second component, of course.

Hereinafter, the arrangement of an arbitrary element on the "upper (or lower)" or "upper (or lower)" of a component means that an arbitrary element is placed in contact with the upper (or lower) surface of the component. In addition, it may mean that other components may be interposed between the component and any component disposed on (or under) the component.

In addition, when a component is described as "connected", "coupled" or "connected" to another component, the components may be directly connected or connected to each other, but other components may be "interposed" between each component. ", or each component may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected" through other components.

Throughout the specification, unless otherwise stated, each element may be singular or plural.

Singular expressions used herein include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not be construed as necessarily including all of the various components or steps described in the specification, and some of the components or some of the steps It should be construed that it may not be included, or may further include additional components or steps.

Throughout the specification, when "A and/or B" is used, this means A, B or A and B unless otherwise specified, and when used as "C to D", this means unless otherwise specified Unless otherwise specified, means greater than or equal to C and less than or equal to D

Hereinafter, a face lifter and an operating method thereof according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

1 is a perspective view of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be mounted on a person's face. In addition, the face lifter 100 has a plurality of electrode modules protruding in the face direction are disposed on the inner surface.

The face lifter 100 rotates a plurality of electrode modules, outputs a current to at least one electrode module, and causes the output current to flow through the face to the other at least one electrode module, thereby stimulating current on the face. It is a device that provides

In this way, the current (eg, about 1 mA or less) output through at least one electrode module disposed inside (ie, the inner surface opposite to the face) of the face lifter 100 passes through the face to generate at least one other electrode module. By allowing the flow to the electrode module, it is possible to remove wastes adsorbed on the skin or facilitate moisture absorption based on the galvanic theory. In addition, rapid adsorption of cosmetics can be facilitated.

To this end, the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of electrode modules disposed on the inner surface of the face lifter 100 and protruding in the face direction.

According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of electrode modules may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conducting electricity (ie, flow of current), or may be conducting and formed of metal and spring metal inside. In this way, the description of the electrode module will be described later.

According to one embodiment, two electrode modules may be vertically disposed on one side (eg, the right part of the face) and the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100. there is. Alternatively, one or three or more modules may be disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) and the other side (eg, the left side of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100, respectively.

According to one embodiment, when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face, one of the two electrode modules disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is around the right eye. It may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 to be in contact with.

According to one embodiment, when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face, the other of the two electrode modules disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the right side. It may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact nasolabial folds located at .

According to one embodiment, when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face, one of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is around the left eye. It may be disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact.

According to one embodiment, the other of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the left side when the face lifter 100 is worn on the face. It may be disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact nasolabial folds located at .

According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of electrode modules may have a motor for rotating the corresponding electrode module disposed therein. The motor may rotate the external member of the corresponding electrode module in a first direction (eg, clockwise direction) or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, counterclockwise direction).

According to one embodiment, the face lifter 100 is located at a position where the current output through the first electrode module (ie, negative electrode) among the plurality of electrode modules is symmetrical to the first electrode module through the face. The flow of current may be controlled so as to flow to the disposed second electrode module (ie, the positive electrode).

According to one embodiment, the face lifter 100 operates such that current output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface flows to one electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface through the face. can

In addition, the face lifter 100 may operate such that current output from another electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface flows through the face to another electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface.

For example, when current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100, current is not output from another electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface. can do.

According to one embodiment, a switch 111 may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100, and through on / off of the switch 111, the face lifter ( 100) can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, a light emitting unit including at least one light emitting diode (LED) may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifting device 100, and the at least one LED is turned on/off. An operating state of the face lifter 100 may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, an interface ( 611 in FIG. 6 ) for receiving power in a wired or wireless manner may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100 . The face lifter 100 can charge the battery with power supplied through this interface.

In addition, the interface may be a universal serial bus (USB) type-C for wired charging or may include a wireless pad for wireless charging.

2 is a block diagram of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light emitting unit 210, a communication unit 220, a switch 111, a charging unit 240, a battery 250, a motor unit ( 260), an electrode unit 270, and a processor 280.

The motor unit 260 may include a plurality of motors. For example, the motor unit 260 may include four motors 261 , 262 , 263 , and 264 .

The electrode unit 270 may include a plurality of electrode modules. For example, the electrode unit 270 may include four electrode modules 271 , 272 , 273 , and 274 .

Each motor is electrically connected to the corresponding electrode module and provides power to rotate the external member of the corresponding electrode module.

The configuration of the face lifter 100 shown in FIG. 2 is according to one embodiment, and the components of the face lifter 100 are not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, and some components as needed. may be added, changed or deleted.

According to one embodiment, the light emitting unit 210 may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100. The light emitting unit 210 includes at least one light emitting device (eg, LED), and can output light in various patterns according to the operation of the face lifter 100 . The light emitting unit 210 may output light as the power of the face lifter 100 is turned on. Alternatively, the light emitting unit 210 may stop outputting light as the power of the face lifter 100 is turned off.

According to one embodiment, the communication unit 220 is a face lifting device from at least one of a remote controller (not shown) and a smart phone (not shown) through a communication method (eg, Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.) A signal for control of (100) may be received. In addition, the communication unit 220 may transmit or receive signals or data with at least one of a remote controller (not shown) and a smart phone (not shown) based on a communication method.

According to one embodiment, the switch 111 may perform an on/off operation based on an input for controlling the operation of the face lifter 100. The switch 111 may include a touch sensor that recognizes a touch. The switch 111 may be disposed on the exterior member 110 of the face lifter 100.

According to one embodiment, the charging unit 240 is a wireless charging unit (not shown) including a wireless charging circuit (not shown) for charging the battery 250 with power supplied via wireless from a charger (not shown), and a wired charging unit (not shown) including a wired charging circuit (not shown) for charging the battery 250 with power supplied from a charger (not shown) through a wire. The wired charging unit may include a universal serial bus (USB) terminal (eg, Type C) for wired connection with a charger (not shown). In addition, the wireless charging unit may include a charging pad receiving power through a wireless connection with a charger (not shown).

According to an embodiment, the motor unit 260 may control the movement of at least one electrode module of the electrode unit 270 .

According to one embodiment, the motor unit 260 may include a first motor 261 , a second motor 262 , a third motor 263 , and a fourth motor 264 .

For example, the first motor 261 may be disposed inside the first electrode module 271 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100. The outer member of the first electrode module 271 may be rotated based on the first motor 261 .

For example, the second motor 262 may be disposed inside the second electrode module 272 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The outer member of the second electrode module 272 may be rotated based on the second motor 262 .

For example, the third motor 263 may be disposed inside the third electrode module 273 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The external member of the third electrode module 273 may be rotated based on the third motor 261 .

For example, the fourth motor 264 may be disposed inside the fourth electrode module 274 coupled to the inner cover of the face lifter 100 . The external member of the fourth electrode module 274 may be rotated based on the fourth motor 264 .

The outer member formed on the exterior of each electrode module rotates in a first direction (eg, clockwise direction) due to the power of the corresponding motor, or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, counterclockwise direction). ) can be rotated.

In addition, the outer surface of the outer member formed on the outer surface of each electrode module is plated so that current can flow. For example, the outer surface of the outer member formed on the outer surface of each electrode module is plated with titanium or platinum to transfer current to the contacted face.

For example, each motor in the motor unit 260 may be a rotary motor (or DC motor).

According to one embodiment, the processor 280 includes components of the face lifter 100 (eg, the light emitting unit 210, the communication unit 220, the switch 111, the charging unit 240, the battery 250, Operations of the motor unit 260 and the electrode unit 270 may be generally controlled.

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 drives software to include at least one component connected to the processor 280 (eg, the light emitting unit 210, the communication unit 220, the switch 111, and the charging unit 240). ), the battery 250, the motor unit 260, and the electrode unit 270) may be controlled based on wired communication or wireless communication. Also, the processor 280 may perform various data processing and calculations based on the wired communication or the wireless communication.

According to an embodiment, the processor 280 may adjust the rotational speed of at least one motor of the motor unit 260 . In addition, the processor 280 allows a current (eg, a minute current of about 1 mA or less) based on the voltage of the battery 250 to flow to a face (eg, a face surface) through at least one electrode module of the electrode unit 270. To control the operation of at least one component. The processor 290 is mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) substrate, and the PCB substrate may be disposed inside the face lifter 100 . And, the microcurrent is a current having an intensity harmless to the human body.

For example, the processor 280 controls the first electrode module 271 so that current output through the first electrode module 271 (ie, negative electrode) flows into the second electrode module 272 through a phase. ) (ie, the positive electrode) can be supplied with current.

For example, the processor 280 controls the third electrode module 273 so that the current output through the third electrode module 273 (ie, the negative electrode) flows into the fourth electrode module 274 through the phase. ) (ie, the positive electrode) can be supplied with current.

As such, the processor 280 may output current through one electrode module among a plurality of electrode modules included in the electrode unit 270 .

In addition, the processor 280 allows the current output through the first electrode module 271 (ie, the negative electrode) to flow into the second electrode module 272 (ie, the positive electrode) through the phase, The first electrode module 271 and the first electrode module 271 so that the current output through the three-electrode module 273 (ie, the negative electrode) is introduced into the fourth electrode module 274 (ie, the positive electrode) through the phase. Current may be supplied to the three-electrode module 273 .

As such, the processor 280 may output current through two or more electrode modules among a plurality of electrode modules included in the electrode unit 270 .

3 is a schematic diagram of a face lifter and a charger according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the charger 310 according to an embodiment of the present invention has an interface 311 receiving power from the system and power supplied through the interface 311 to the face lifter 100 wirelessly. It may include a PCB 312 on which various elements for supply are disposed, and a wireless power transmission pad 313 for supplying wireless power by the PCB 312 to the face lifter 100 .

In addition, the face lifter 100 may be coupled to the upper surface of the charger 310 to receive power from the charger 310 wirelessly. To this end, the face lifter 100 includes a wireless power receiving pad 321 that receives wireless power transmitted from the wireless power transmitting pad 313 of the charger 310 .

In addition, a UVC-LED capable of sterilizing and disinfecting the face lifting device 100 may be disposed on the upper surface of the charger 310.

According to an embodiment, the wireless power transmission pad 313 and the wireless power reception pad 321 may transmit and receive wireless power based on an induction method or a resonance method. To this end, the wireless power transmission pad 313 and the wireless power reception pad 321 may be placed in close contact with each other or opposite to each other.

For example, the distance between the wireless power transmission pad 313 and the wireless power reception pad 321 may be within a certain distance (eg, 5 mm). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Alternatively, the charger 310 may include a device that transmits power through a wire, and the face lifter 100 may include a device that receives power through a wire. Through this, the charger 310 and the face lifter 100 may transmit and receive power through a wired connection.

According to one embodiment, the main PCB 322 may be disposed above the wireless power receiving pad 321 of the face lifter 100. The main PCB 322 may include elements that control the overall operation of the face lifter 100 . Also, the main PCB 322 is electrically connected to the wireless PCB 323, and the battery 250 may be disposed on the wireless PCB 323.

Figure 4 is a flow chart showing the operating process of the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, an operation process of the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

According to one embodiment, the processor 280 may identify whether an operation signal is detected (S410). When an input through the switch 111 is detected, the processor 280 may determine that the input is a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter 100. Alternatively, when a signal is received through the communication unit 220, the processor 280 may determine that the signal is a signal for controlling the operation of the face lifter 100.

According to one embodiment, the processor 280 may drive a plurality of motors in the face lifter (S412). When the processor 280 determines that the signal is a signal for starting the operation of the face lifter 100, the processor 280 may drive a plurality of motors in the face lifter 100. Alternatively, the processor 280 may rotate an external member of the electrode module corresponding to the motor by operating at least one motor among a plurality of motors in the face lifter 100 based on the signal.

For example, the processor 280 rotates the external member of the electrode module in a first direction (eg, clockwise) through a motor, or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, counterclockwise). direction) can be rotated.

According to one embodiment, the processor 280 is based on the driving of each of the plurality of motors, the current output through the first electrode module of the plurality of electrode modules is symmetrical to the first electrode module through the face It can be controlled to flow to the second electrode module (S414). The processor 280 is a face lifter such that current output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 flows to one electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface through the face. (100) can be operated.

In addition, the processor 280 operates the face lifter 100 so that the current output from the other electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface flows through the face to the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface. can make it work.

For example, when the processor 280 outputs current from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100, the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface The face lifter 100 may be controlled so that no current is output.

5 is an exemplary view showing an internal configuration in which an exterior member of a face lifter is detached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of a face lifter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows the internal configuration 500 in which the exterior member of the face lifter is detached and the exterior member 110 forming the exterior of the face lifter 100 is detached, and Figure 6 shows the user's face It shows the internal structure 600 of the opposite face lifter.

5 and 6, the main PCB board 322 to which elements that generally control the operation of the face lifter 100 are electrically connected to the top of the face lifter 100 (e.g., worn by a person). If you do, it can be placed on the head). In addition, an interface 611 receiving power wired or wirelessly may be disposed in the face lifter 100 . The face lifter 100 can charge the battery with power supplied through this interface.

In addition, four connection terminals (eg, PCB connectors) are formed on the main PCB board 322 . Each connection terminal is electrically connected to one electrode module through a cable.

For example, the first connection terminal 511 on the main PCB board 322 connects the first electrode module 271 located on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the first cable 531 to the right eye of the person. It may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 521 .

For example, the second connection terminal 512 on the main PCB board 322 connects the second electrode module 272 located on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the second cable 532 to the left eye of the person. It may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 522 .

For example, the third connection terminal 513 on the main PCB board 322 is the third electrode module 273 located in the right nasolabial fold on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the third cable 533. It may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 523 of.

For example, the fourth connection terminal 514 on the main PCB board 322 is the fourth electrode module 274 located in the right nasolabial fold on the inside of the face lifter 100 through the fourth cable 534. It may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 524 of the.

In addition, the face lifter 100 has an opening 540 for securing the user's field of view.

7 is an exemplary view showing a cross section (A-A′) of the electrode module of FIG. 6;

Referring to FIG. 7 , inside an electrode module (eg, a first electrode module 271) according to an embodiment of the present invention, a motor (eg, a motor that supplies power to rotate the exterior member 711 of the electrode module) A first motor 261 is disposed. The motor (eg, the first motor 261) receives current from the battery 250 through the cables 713 and 714, and the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) through the supplied current. The exterior member 711 is rotated. For example, the first cable 713 may be a negative wire and the second cable 714 may be a positive wire.

Then, the microcurrent is transferred to the exterior member 711 through the microcurrent cable 731 . In addition, a fixing bolt 721 for fixing the microcurrent cable 731 is disposed in the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271).

According to one embodiment, the electrode module may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conducting electricity (ie, flow of current), or may be formed of a metal and spring metal structure capable of conducting electricity.

Hereinafter, an electrode module having a metal bearing structure and an electrode module having a metal and spring metal structure will be described.

8 is an exemplary view of a face lifter to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 9 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of a face lifter to which an electrode module having a metal bearing structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is an exemplary view showing a cross section (A-A′) of the electrode module of the bearing structure of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 8 , inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a support 820 that is in close contact with the user's front head to provide a sense of wearing stability is located at the top of the inside of the face lifter 100. are placed

In addition, inside the face lifter 100, a support 810 that is in close contact with the back of the user and provides a sense of wearing stability is disposed at the rear end of the face lifter 100.

These supporters 810 and 820 can move according to the size or shape of the user's face, and can be variably adjusted in height.

Referring to FIG. 9 , inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of electrode modules (eg, four electrode modules) protruding in the face direction are disposed. Each electrode module is a metal bearing structure.

According to one embodiment, two electrode modules 271 and 273 may be vertically disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100.

According to one embodiment, two electrode modules 272 and 274 may be vertically disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 (eg, the left side of the face).

According to one embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the first electrode module 271) disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter ( 100) may be placed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact the right eye area when worn on the face.

According to one embodiment, the other one (eg, the third electrode module 273) of the two electrode modules disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter. When 100 is worn on the face, it may be placed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact nasolabial folds located on the right side.

According to one embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the second electrode module 272) disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is a face lifter ( 100) may be placed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact the left eye area when worn on the face.

According to one embodiment, the other one (eg, the fourth electrode module 274) of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter. When 100 is worn on the face, it may be placed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact nasolabial folds located on the left side.

As described above, the electrode modules having a metal bearing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed inside the face lifter 100.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in an electrode module (eg, a first electrode module 271) having a metal bearing structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, power is supplied to rotate the exterior member 1011 of the electrode module. A motor (eg, the first motor 261) is disposed. The motor (eg, the first motor 261) receives current from the battery 250 through a cable, and through the supplied current, the exterior member 1011 of the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) rotate

Then, the microcurrent is transferred to the exterior member 1011 through the plating member 1013 and the metal bearing 1012 through the microcurrent cable 1041 . In addition, a fixing bolt 1021 for fixing the microcurrent cable 1041 is disposed in the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271).

Also, the microcurrent cable 1041 is electrically connected to the plating part 1013 through the cable connection terminal 1031, and the plating part 1013 is electrically connected to the metal bearing 1012. In addition, the metal bearing 1012 is electrically connected to the exterior member 1011 plated with titanium or platinum, so that the current generated in the main PCB 322 flows through the microcurrent cable 1041, the plated part 1013, the metal It is transmitted to the user's skin via the bearing 1012 and the exterior member 1011. The metal bearing 1012 may include a slip ring to which grease is applied to reduce internal friction during rotation and noise is minimized during rotation. In addition, an inner ring, an outer ring, a ball, and a retainer may be included in the metal bearing 1012 .

According to one embodiment, the electrode module may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conducting electricity (ie, flow of current), or may be formed of a metal and spring metal structure capable of conducting electricity.

And, the microcurrent is the main PCB 322, the microcurrent cable 1041, the cable connection terminal 1031, the plating part 1013, the metal bearing 1012, the exterior member 1011, human skin (eg, facial skin) ) are delivered in order.

11 is an exemplary view of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an internal metal structure and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 12 is an exemplary view illustrating a first cross section A-A′ of an electrode module having an inner metal structure and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. 13 is an exemplary view showing the internal structure of a face lifter to which an electrode module having an internal metal structure and a spring metal structure is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention. 14 is an exemplary view showing a second cross section (BB') of an electrode module having internal metal and spring metal structures according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a support 820 that is in close contact with the user's front head to provide a sense of wearing stability is located at the top of the inside of the face lifter 100. are placed

In addition, inside the face lifter 100, a support 810 that is in close contact with the back of the user and provides a sense of wearing stability is disposed at the rear end of the face lifter 100.

These supporters 810 and 820 can move according to the size or shape of the user's face, and can be variably adjusted in height.

FIG. 12 is an exemplary view in which the electrode module having internal metal and spring metal structures in FIG. 11 is cut along a first cross section (A-A′) 1101. Referring to FIG.

According to one embodiment, an inner metal 1220 is disposed inside the electrode module, and a spring metal 1210 is disposed inside the inner metal 1220. The inner metal 1220 and the spring metal 1210 are electrically connected, and current flows through this electrical connection.

Referring to FIG. 13 , inside the face lifter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of electrode modules (eg, four electrode modules) protruding in the face direction are disposed. Each electrode module is an internal metal and spring metal structure.

According to one embodiment, two electrode modules 271 and 273 may be vertically disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the inner surface of the face lifter 100.

According to one embodiment, two electrode modules 272 and 274 may be vertically disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 (eg, the left side of the face).

According to one embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the first electrode module 271) disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter ( 100) may be placed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact the right eye area when worn on the face.

According to one embodiment, the other one (eg, the third electrode module 273) of the two electrode modules disposed on one side (eg, the right side of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter. When 100 is worn on the face, it may be placed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact nasolabial folds located on the right side.

According to one embodiment, one of the two electrode modules (eg, the second electrode module 272) disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is a face lifter ( 100) may be placed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact the left eye area when worn on the face.

According to one embodiment, the other one (eg, the fourth electrode module 274) of the two electrode modules disposed on the other side (eg, the left part of the face) of the face lifter 100 is the face lifter. When 100 is worn on the face, it may be placed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter 100 so as to contact nasolabial folds located on the left side.

As described above, the electrode modules having inner metal and spring metal structures according to an embodiment of the present invention may be disposed inside the face lifter 100.

FIG. 14 is an exemplary view in which the electrode module having the internal metal and spring metal structures in FIG. 13 is cut along a second cross section (BB′) 1301. Referring to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 14, the inside of the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) having an inner metal structure and a spring metal structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is powered to rotate the exterior member 1411 of the electrode module. A motor (eg, the first motor 261) for supplying is disposed. The motor (eg, the first motor 261) receives current from the battery 250 through a cable, and through the supplied current, the exterior member 1411 of the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271) rotate

The microcurrent is transferred to the exterior member 1411 through the plating member 1413, the spring metal 1414, and the inner metal 1412 through the microcurrent cable 1441. In addition, a fixing bolt 1421 for fixing the microcurrent cable 1441 is disposed in the electrode module (eg, the first electrode module 271).

The microcurrent cable 1041 is electrically connected to the plating part 1413 through the cable connection terminal 1431, and the plating part 1413 is electrically connected to the spring metal 1414 and the inner metal 1412. do. In addition, the internal metal 1412 is electrically connected to the exterior member 1411 plated with titanium or platinum, so that the current generated in the main PCB 322 is transmitted through the microcurrent cable 1441, the plated part 1413, and the spring. Through the metal 1414, the inner metal 1412, and the exterior member 1411, it is delivered to the user's skin.

As described above, the electrode module according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed of a metal bearing structure capable of conducting electricity (ie, flow of current), or may be formed of a metal and spring metal structure capable of conducting electricity and the inside thereof. .

And, the microcurrent is the main PCB 322, the microcurrent cable 1441, the cable connection terminal 1431, the plating part 1413, the spring metal 1414, the inner metal 1412, the exterior member 1411, the human body Skin (e.g., facial skin) is delivered in order.

15 is an exemplary view showing a waveform for the intensity of current according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 15 , the current flowing to the user's skin may be uniformly output through the external member of the electrode module protruding in the face direction.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 15, a current of constant intensity flowing to the user's skin through the external member of the electrode module protruding in the face direction may be output in an ON/OFF manner at a predetermined time. .

Also, referring to (c) of FIG. 15 , as for the intensity of the current flowing to the user's skin through the external member of the electrode module protruding in the face direction, currents of a certain intensity may be output at different times.

According to one embodiment, the face lifter 100 sets the intensity and time of the current output through at least one electrode module to a pattern 1510 corresponding to (a) of FIG. 15 and to (b) of FIG. 15 The pattern 1520 or the pattern 1530 corresponding to (c) of FIG. 15 may be adjusted to one of them, and the adjusted current may be output through the electrode module.

Alternatively, the face lifter 100 randomly applies a pattern corresponding to (a) of FIG. 15, a pattern corresponding to (b) of FIG. 15, and a pattern corresponding to (c) of FIG. The intensity and time of the current output through the electrode module may be adjusted, and the adjusted current may be output through the electrode module.

As described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the face lifter 100 adjusts the current intensity (eg, about 1 mA or less) and time (eg, about 30 seconds or less) according to the pattern shown in FIG. so that current can be output.

In addition, the present invention may output current by adjusting the intensity and time of current in various patterns other than the pattern of FIG. 15, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Each step in each of the flowcharts described above may be operated regardless of the order shown, or may be performed simultaneously. In addition, at least one component of the present invention and at least one operation performed by the at least one component may be implemented by hardware and/or software.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings illustrated, but the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and various modifications are made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. It is obvious that variations can be made. In addition, although the operational effects according to the configuration of the present invention have not been explicitly described and described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the corresponding configuration should also be recognized.

100: Face lifting machine 110: Appearance member
111: switch 210: light emitting unit
220: communication unit 240: charging unit
250: battery 260: motor unit
261: first motor 262: second motor
263: third motor 264: fourth motor
270: electrode unit 271: first electrode module
272: second electrode module 273: third electrode module
274: fourth electrode module 280: processor

Claims (10)

A first electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter and protruding in the face direction, a third electrode module disposed below the first electrode module, and a face disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter. an electrode unit including a second electrode module protruding in a direction and a fourth electrode module disposed below the second electrode module; and
The current output through the first electrode module or the third electrode module flows through the face to the second electrode module or the fourth electrode module, or the second electrode module or the fourth electrode module A face lifter comprising a processor for controlling an operation of the face lifter such that current output through the face flows to the first electrode module or the third electrode module.
According to claim 1,
the processor,
When current is applied through one of the first electrode module or the third electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter, the current through the other module is blocked,
A face lifter disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter and controlling the operation of the lifter so that current flows through the face through a module symmetrical to the other module.
According to claim 1,
the processor,
When current is applied through any one of the second electrode module or the fourth electrode module disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter, the current through the other module is blocked,
A face lifter disposed on one side of an inner surface of the face lifter and controlling an operation of the lifter so that current flows through the face through a module symmetrical to the other module.
According to claim 1,
Each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module,
A face lifter that is formed of a metal bearing structure that can be energized, or that is energized and the inside is formed of metal and spring metal.
According to claim 1,
the processor,
A face lifter set to rotate each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module in one of a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction.
According to claim 1,
the processor,
When current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter, the face lifter is set so that current is not output from the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter. .
According to claim 1,
Each of the first electrode module to the fourth electrode module,
a plating member receiving current supplied from a battery through a current cable;
a metal bearing rotatable and electrically connected to the plating member to receive current through the plating member;
an exterior member that is electrically connected to the metal bearing, receives current through the metal bearing, and forms an exterior; and
A face lifter including a motor disposed above the plating member to supply power to rotate the exterior member.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a light emitting part formed on the exterior of the face lifter,
the processor,
A face lifter set to display an operating state of the face lifter through at least one light emitting diode (LED) of the light emitting unit.
A first electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter and protruding in the face direction, a third electrode module disposed below the first electrode module, and a face disposed on the other side of the inner surface of the face lifter. A method of operating a face lifter including an electrode unit including a second electrode module protruding in a direction and a fourth electrode module disposed below the second electrode module,
The current output through the first electrode module or the third electrode module flows through the face to the second electrode module or the fourth electrode module, or the second electrode module or the fourth electrode module and controlling an operation of the face lifter so that a current output through the face flows to the first electrode module or the third electrode module.
According to claim 9,
The process of controlling the operation of the face lifter,
When current is output from one electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter, current is not output from the other electrode module disposed on one side of the inner surface of the face lifter. Method of operating a face lifter comprising a process of controlling the operation of.

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