WO2013121523A1 - Hair-removal processing device - Google Patents

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WO2013121523A1
WO2013121523A1 PCT/JP2012/053379 JP2012053379W WO2013121523A1 WO 2013121523 A1 WO2013121523 A1 WO 2013121523A1 JP 2012053379 W JP2012053379 W JP 2012053379W WO 2013121523 A1 WO2013121523 A1 WO 2013121523A1
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津行良明
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  • the present invention relates to a hair removal treatment apparatus.
  • the present invention relates to a hair removal treatment apparatus that performs hair removal treatment by irradiating a light beam emitted from a xenon tube.
  • Conventional methods proposed as hair removal methods include an electric needle hair removal method, a laser hair removal method, and a photo hair removal method using light from a flash lamp.
  • the electric needle hair removal method is a method in which needles are pierced into individual pores and electricity is applied to destroy the portions involved in hair growth such as hair roots and hair matrix cells by heat generation or electrolysis. Since the hair is removed by putting the needle in the unit of one pore, it can be surely removed, but it is complicated and the processing time is long. This method also has the problem of being painful.
  • Laser hair removal is a method of removing hair by applying a chemical change to the hair root or surrounding cell tissue by irradiating the surface of the skin with laser light using the characteristic that laser light is absorbed in a specific color. Irradiation is performed on a surface-by-surface basis, so processing time is shorter than with the electric needle hair removal method. However, the hair that appears on the surface layer is about 20%, and it is necessary to repeat the treatment several times according to the hair cycle.
  • the photo epilation method is a method of irradiating the surface of the skin with a light beam from a flash lamp such as a xenon tube to chemically remove the hair root or the surrounding cell tissue to remove the hair.
  • a flash lamp such as a xenon tube
  • the irradiation energy is small, the irradiation range can be made wider, and the treatment time can be shortened. Similar to the laser hair removal method, it is necessary to repeat the treatment several times according to the hair cycle.
  • Patent Document 1 describes an irradiation probe provided with a shielding plate that shields laser light emitted from a semiconductor laser, an irradiation operation switch that opens and closes a shielding plate, and an irradiation start switch element that works in conjunction with the irradiation switch.
  • Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes that erroneous irradiation is prevented by preventing laser light from being emitted unless the three switches of the foot pedal switch, the contact switch, and the laser light emission switch are simultaneously turned on.
  • Patent Document 3 describes a method for performing a safe operation with only one operation switch.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide two irradiation buttons having the same function on the handpiece that can change the grip according to the processing site, and change the grip according to the processing site.
  • the irradiation button can be easily operated, and the hair can be safely and comfortably operated by irradiating the light beam emitted from the xenon tube unless the same irradiation button is operated in a superimposed manner. It is to provide a processing device.
  • a control unit for energizing the xenon tube via the operation unit In the hair removal treatment apparatus constituted by the handpiece body that performs the hair removal irradiation operation by connecting to the control unit via the energization cable, A bar-shaped grip is provided at the base end of the handpiece body, and the handpiece body is formed in a substantially convex semicircular shape on the upper surface that can be gripped by the palm of one hand, and is formed into a substantially flat shape on both sides.
  • the first irradiation button and the second irradiation button are arranged on the tip end portion of the arc-shaped upper surface and the grip portion, respectively.
  • Each irradiation button is also characterized in that the irradiation operation is started only by operating the same irradiation button in a superimposed manner.
  • the hair removal treatment apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that, in the overlapping operation of the same irradiation button, the irradiation operation is performed by the operation in the standby state, and the operation other than the standby state is invalidated. It is.
  • the handpiece main body can be operated with the first irradiation button in the state of gripping the handpiece main body portion with a flat surface on one hand and a substantially convex semicircular shape on both sides and substantially flat on both sides, It is also characterized in that the second irradiation button can be operated when the grip portion is held.
  • the hair removal treatment is performed by irradiating the light beam emitted from the xenon tube, the treatment area can be kept constant and the treatment efficiency can be improved.
  • the handpiece body has a convex semicircular shape on the upper surface and is substantially flat on both sides, it can be easily wrapped and held in the palm of one hand. Moreover, since the grip part of the handpiece is provided, the handpiece body and the grip part can be used properly according to the treatment site of the hair removal process. 3.
  • the first irradiation button and the second irradiation button are arranged on the top end of the handpiece body and the bottom surface of the grip part, respectively, the operation of the irradiation button is assured with the index finger or thumb while gripping with one hand. And easily. There is an effect.
  • the irradiation operation since the irradiation operation is started only by operating the same irradiation button in a standby state in a standby state, the irradiation operation does not occur even if the irradiation button is inadvertently pressed once. effective.
  • the irradiation button that has been operated first is validated and the operation of the other radiation button is invalidated, the other radiation button is inadvertently mistakenly operated as a superimposed operation. However, since this operation becomes invalid, it is possible to perform an operation with a very correct irradiation button, and there is an effect of preventing an erroneous operation.
  • the handpiece can be used by properly using the two grips according to the treatment site of the hair removal process, and operating the first irradiation button so as to wrap the appearance part of the handpiece body with the palm of one hand. Therefore, the first irradiation button can be easily operated. On the other hand, depending on the position of the processing part, it may be easier to perform the operation by holding the grip.
  • the second irradiation button can be easily operated, and even if the gripping form is changed according to the state of the processing site, it becomes easy to operate each irradiation button in any gripping form and is suitable for each grip Since it can be operated with an irradiation button, the operability is improved.
  • FIG. 1 It is a schematic block diagram of the hair removal processing apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a top view, a side view, a bottom view, and a front view of a handpiece according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed a mode that the handpiece concerning embodiment of this invention was gripped with the palm of one hand. It is the figure which illustrated the functional structure of the hair removal processing apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed the schematic flow of the process of the hair removal processing apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the use condition of the handpiece concerning embodiment of this invention.
  • the present invention relates to a hair removal treatment apparatus comprising a control unit for energizing a xenon tube via an operation unit, and a handpiece body for performing depilation irradiation operation by connecting the control unit via an energization cable.
  • a stick-shaped grip is provided at the base end of the piece body, and the handpiece body is formed in a substantially convex semicircular shape on both sides with an upper surface that can be gripped by the palm of one hand.
  • a hair removal treatment apparatus is provided in which a first irradiation button is provided at the top end portion of the hair and a second irradiation button is provided at the grip portion.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a hair removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the hair removal apparatus includes a device main body 1 and a hand piece 5 connected to the device main body 1 via an energizing cable 4.
  • the apparatus main body 1 includes a control circuit such as a microcomputer, and controls a control unit 2 (not shown) for performing various control processes, an operation unit 3 having operation keys and a display, and light emission from a xenon tube of a handpiece.
  • the cooling unit 6 is configured to cool the accompanying heat generation. The control unit 2 and the cooling unit 6 will be described later with reference to FIG.
  • the operation unit 3 includes an operation panel 30, an emergency stop button 31, and a key switch 32.
  • the operation panel 30 includes a display panel 33, a MODE button 34, an OK button 35, and a SELECT button 36.
  • the display panel 33 displays various setting states, alarms, and the like.
  • the MODE button 34 is a button for selecting one of the processing mode and the A to D modes. In the A to D modes, the MODE button 34 is classified according to the mode depending on the light irradiation location, for example, the face or the body.
  • the OK button 35 is a button for confirming after setting each mode.
  • the SELECT button 36 is a button for raising or lowering the intensity of light.
  • the emergency stop button 31 is a button for forcibly stopping light irradiation or the like when an emergency situation occurs.
  • the key switch 32 is a switch for enabling operation by inserting a key (not shown) and turning it clockwise.
  • the connector part 8 is a connection part between the apparatus main body 1 and the energizing cable 4 provided with the handpiece 5 at its tip.
  • the connector unit 8 is provided with an electrical system connector 81 and a cooling water connector 82.
  • the handpiece 5 includes a handpiece body 50, a grip part 59, an irradiation part 55 having a xenon tube 56 and an irradiation window 57, a first irradiation button 51, a second irradiation button 52, a display 53, and an irradiation counter 54.
  • the handpiece 5 is operated by gripping the grip part 59 or the handpiece main body 50 with a hand and making the irradiation part 55 face the part where the hair removal process is performed.
  • the energizing cable 4 connects the device main body 1 and the hand piece 5, a signal line for exchanging various signals between the device main body and the hand piece, a power line for supplying power to the xenon tube, and cooling water is supplied by the device main body and the hand piece.
  • a cooling water pipe 64 for circulation is accommodated.
  • the energizing cable 4 has one end connected to the connector portion 8 and the other end connected to the handpiece body 50 through the grip portion 59.
  • FIG. 2A and 2B show the appearance of the handpiece body 50 of the hair removal treatment apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, in (a) a top view, (b) a side view, (c) a bottom view, and (d) a front view. is there.
  • a first irradiation button 51, a display 53, and an irradiation counter 54 are shown in the top view of FIG. 2A.
  • the second irradiation button is shown in the bottom view of FIG.
  • the center part is formed in a slightly concave shape on both side surfaces of the handpiece body 50, and a semicircular arc-shaped ridge along the semicircular arc upper surface is formed on the upper side surface.
  • the display unit 53 and the first irradiation button 51 are provided on the upper surface of the handpiece body 50 having a convex upper semicircular arc shape and both side flat shapes. ing.
  • a display 53 consisting of a small circular irradiation preparation lamp is arranged at the tip on the semicircular arc-shaped upper surface, and at a position located behind the tip of the index finger of the index finger with the handpiece body 50 gripped by the palm.
  • a first irradiation button 51 is disposed, and an irradiation counter 54 including a liquid crystal display window is disposed behind the first irradiation button 51.
  • the indicator 53 includes a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode, and displays that the irradiation unit 55 is in a stopped state or in a standby state by emitting light in different colors of red and green.
  • the irradiation counter 54 stores and displays the cumulative number of irradiations since installation.
  • FIG. 3 is a view showing a state where the handpiece is gripped with the palm of one hand.
  • FIG. 3A shows a state in which the handpiece body 50 having a substantially convex semicircular shape on the upper surface and a substantially flat shape on both sides is gripped and the first irradiation button 51 is pressed with the index finger.
  • FIG. 3B shows a state in which the rod-like grip 59 at the base end of the handpiece body is gripped and the second irradiation button 52 is pressed with the thumb.
  • the rod-shaped grip 59 is formed integrally with the case of the handpiece body, and has a length substantially the same as the longitudinal length of the handpiece body. At the same time, it extends to the upper base end of the handpiece main body, which is a substantially convex semicircular arc shape, that is, the upper base end of the handpiece main body.
  • FIGS. 3 (a), 3 (b), and 6 it is possible to take a grip form that is easy to operate according to the treatment site to be subjected to the hair removal treatment, and to irradiate the easy-to-operate positions respectively. Since the buttons are arranged, safe and reliable operation is possible.
  • reference numeral 91 denotes a strap for preventing the handpiece from falling off the hand and being damaged.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the hair removal processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the control unit 2 of the apparatus main body 1 includes an irradiation control unit 201, an operation control unit 202, and a timer 203.
  • the irradiation control unit 201 performs irradiation based on a superimposed pressing operation of the first or second irradiation button.
  • the unit 55 is operated to cause the xenon tube 56 to emit light, and control is performed so that the light beam is irradiated through the rectangular irradiation window 57.
  • the irradiation window 57 is composed of a light guide tube made of sapphire and has a size of, for example, 16 mm ⁇ 46 mm.
  • the light emission is performed by pulse light emission having a width of 20 ms to 1500 ms, for example.
  • the xenon tube emits light at a high speed during irradiation by passing a weak current even when it is not lit to cause simmer emission.
  • the operation control unit 202 controls the display 53 to be set to a stop state or a standby state based on a pressing operation of the first or second irradiation button and a timing signal from the timer 203.
  • the first or second irradiation button is controlled such that when one of the irradiation buttons is pressed down quickly, the other irradiation buttons are locked and the operation becomes invalid.
  • the cooling unit 6 cools the heat generated by the light emission of the xenon tube of the handpiece body with cooling water. Along with the cooling of the xenon tube, the irradiation window of the irradiation part in contact with the skin surface is cooled in order to prevent the risk of burns by irradiating the skin surface with light.
  • the cooling unit 6 includes a Peltier unit 61 that is a cooling device, a cooling water tank 62 that supplies and stores cooling water, and a water supply pump 63.
  • the Peltier unit 61 is a water-cooling cooling device using a Peltier element that is a thermoelectric element using the Peltier effect, and cools water supplied from the cooling water tank 62.
  • the cooled water is circulated through the cooling water pipe 64 by the water supply pump 63, and cools the xenon pipe 56 and the irradiation window 57 provided in the irradiation unit 55 of the handpiece body via the energization cable 4. *
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a schematic flow of processing of the hair removal processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. The following processing is mainly performed by the control unit 2 of the apparatus main body 1.
  • step S101 the operator first turns on the power switch.
  • step S102 the control unit 2 confirms the signal from each sensor. If there is an abnormality, an alarm is displayed and the process ends (not shown).
  • step S103 the irradiation control unit 201 causes the xenon tube to emit simmer light via the irradiation unit 55.
  • the xenon tube can emit light at high speed.
  • step S104 the operation control unit 202 initializes the display 53 and the irradiation buttons 51 and 52. That is, the display 53 is set to a stop state, and, for example, a red lamp is turned on. In addition, each irradiation button 51, 52 can be operated.
  • step S105 the operation control unit 202 checks whether or not the first or second irradiation button 51, 52 is pressed. If either the first or second irradiation button 51, 52 is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step S106. If neither the first irradiation button nor the second irradiation button has been pressed, the process returns to step S105 and waits until one of the irradiation buttons is pressed.
  • step S106 the operation control unit 202 changes the setting of the display 53 from the stopped state to the standby state. For example, when it is displayed in red in the stopped state, it is displayed in green in the standby state.
  • step S107 the other irradiation button is locked and the operation becomes invalid.
  • the timer 203 of the control unit 2 starts counting.
  • step S108 it is checked whether or not a predetermined standby time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the count value of the timer 203. If the predetermined waiting time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S113. If the predetermined waiting time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step S109.
  • a predetermined standby time for example, 10 seconds
  • step S109 the operation control unit 202 checks whether or not the same irradiation button has been pressed for the second time, and returns to step S108 if the second pressing has not been performed. If the predetermined time has elapsed in step S108 without pressing the second irradiation button, the display on the display is changed to the stop state (S113). For this reason, even if the irradiation button is inadvertently pressed, the irradiation operation is not performed and the operation is stopped again. If the second irradiation button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S110.
  • step S110 the irradiation control unit 201 operates the irradiation unit 55 to cause the xenon tube 56 to emit light, and irradiates light from the irradiation window. Pulse light is emitted from the xenon tube.
  • the pulse width, that is, the irradiation time is, for example, 20 ms to 1500 ms. This is the end of one irradiation.
  • step S111 the operation control unit 202 increments the irradiation counter 54 by one.
  • the irradiation counter 54 records and displays the cumulative number of irradiations since the installation of the hair removal treatment apparatus. This is useful information when handpieces are exchanged.
  • step S112 the irradiation control unit 201 checks whether or not the processing mode is “continuous irradiation mode”. In the “continuous irradiation mode”, the process returns to step S108. By pressing the second irradiation button within a predetermined waiting time, the hair removal process can be continued continuously by changing the irradiation site. If it is not “continuous irradiation mode” in step S112, the process proceeds to next step S113.
  • step S113 the operation control unit 202 changes the setting of the display of the display unit 53 to the stopped state, and turns on the red lamp.
  • step S114 the irradiation control unit 201 checks whether or not “treatment is completed”. If it is not “end of treatment”, the process returns to step S102. This is a case where irradiation is continued by resetting various operation modes and the like. In step S114, in the case of “end of treatment”, the process proceeds to next step S115.
  • step S115 the operator turns off the power and finishes the hair removal process.
  • the irradiation operation of the irradiation unit 55 is started only when the second superimposed pressing with the same irradiation button is performed while the display is set in the standby state.
  • the operator can easily start the irradiation operation by confirming the display on the display and operating the first or second irradiation button.
  • the display is only set to the standby state by one operation of the irradiation button, even if the first or second irradiation button is operated by mistake, the irradiation is not performed and one irradiation button is used. Thus, the irradiation operation can be performed easily and safely.
  • the first or second irradiation button can select an irradiation button at an appropriate position when the grip is changed according to the processing site.
  • the other irradiation buttons are locked, so that it functions substantially as one irradiation button, and an erroneous operation can be prevented.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the usage state of the handpiece 5.
  • the operator attaches the strap 91 of the handpiece to the wrist, confirms that the handpiece display 53 is in a stopped state (lights in red), and holds the handpiece body 50 or the grip portion according to the treatment site of the hair removal process. Then (in FIG. 6, the handpiece body 50), the irradiation window 57 is pressed against the skin surface of the treatment site and is brought into close contact with the skin.
  • the first or second irradiation button 51 or 52 is pressed once, it enters a standby state (blue lighting) and irradiation is possible.
  • the same irradiation button again within the waiting time for example, 10 seconds
  • pulsed light is irradiated from the irradiation window 57.

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An objective of the present invention is to provide a hair-removal processing device whereupon console buttons having the same functionality are disposed on two sites in a hand piece in which it is possible to change a grip according to a processing site, and with which it is possible to safely and effectively operate illumination of a beam from the emission of light from a xenon tube. This hair-removal processing device is configured from a control unit (2) which carries out a supply of electricity to a xenon tube (56) via a console unit (3); and a hand piece main body (50) which carries out a hair-removal illumination operation by being connected to the control unit (2) via an electricity delivery cable (4). A bar-shaped grip unit (59) is disposed on the base end part of the hand piece main body (50), the hand piece main body (50) is formed such that the upper face has an approximately protruding semicircular arc shape and the both sides have an approximately flat shape so as to be grippable with the palm of one hand, and a first illumination button (51) and a second illumination button (52) are disposed on the upper face leading end part of the approximately protruding semicircular arc shape, and on the grip unit (59), respectively, of the hand piece main body. Each respective illumination button is configured to commence an illumination operation only by the same illumination button being operated multiple times.

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脱毛処理装置Hair removal treatment equipment
　本発明は、脱毛処理装置に関する。特にキセノン管の発光による光線を照射して脱毛処理を行う脱毛処理装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a hair removal treatment apparatus. In particular, the present invention relates to a hair removal treatment apparatus that performs hair removal treatment by irradiating a light beam emitted from a xenon tube.
従来技術Conventional technology
　従来、脱毛方法として提案されている方法には、電気針脱毛法、レーザー脱毛法、フラッシュランプによる光線を用いた光脱毛法等がある。 Conventional methods proposed as hair removal methods include an electric needle hair removal method, a laser hair removal method, and a photo hair removal method using light from a flash lamp.
　電気針脱毛法は、一つ一つの毛穴に針を刺して電気を流し発熱ないしは電気分解によって毛根や毛母細胞などの発毛に関与する部分を破壊して脱毛する方法である。毛穴1本単位で針をさして脱毛するため、確実に脱毛できるものの煩雑で処理時間が長くなる。また、この方法には、痛みを伴うという問題もある。 The electric needle hair removal method is a method in which needles are pierced into individual pores and electricity is applied to destroy the portions involved in hair growth such as hair roots and hair matrix cells by heat generation or electrolysis. Since the hair is removed by putting the needle in the unit of one pore, it can be surely removed, but it is complicated and the processing time is long. This method also has the problem of being painful.
　レーザー脱毛法は、レーザー光が特定の色に吸収されるという特性を用いて、レーザー光を皮膚表面に照射して毛根またはその周囲の細胞組織に化学変化を加えて脱毛する方法である。照射は面単位に行われるので、電気針脱毛法に比べ処理時間が少ない。ただし、表層に出ている毛は２０％程度であり、毛周期に合わせて何回か繰り返し処理を行う必要がある。 Laser hair removal is a method of removing hair by applying a chemical change to the hair root or surrounding cell tissue by irradiating the surface of the skin with laser light using the characteristic that laser light is absorbed in a specific color. Irradiation is performed on a surface-by-surface basis, so processing time is shorter than with the electric needle hair removal method. However, the hair that appears on the surface layer is about 20%, and it is necessary to repeat the treatment several times according to the hair cycle.
　光脱毛法は、キセノン管等のフラッシュランプによる光線を皮膚表面に照射して毛根またはその周囲の細胞組織に化学変化を加えて脱毛する方法である。レーザー脱毛法に比べ、照射エネルギーが少なく、また照射範囲もより広く取ることができ処理時間を短くすることができる。レーザー脱毛法と同じく、毛周期に合わせて何回か繰り返し処理を行う必要がある。 The photo epilation method is a method of irradiating the surface of the skin with a light beam from a flash lamp such as a xenon tube to chemically remove the hair root or the surrounding cell tissue to remove the hair. Compared with the laser hair removal method, the irradiation energy is small, the irradiation range can be made wider, and the treatment time can be shortened. Similar to the laser hair removal method, it is necessary to repeat the treatment several times according to the hair cycle.
　しかしながら、かかるレーザー脱毛法または光脱毛法を用いた脱毛処理装置では、レーザーあるいは光の出力エネルギーが大きいために、不用意に照射すると焼損等のトラブルを招く危険性が高く、また、皮膚がやけどを起こすおそれがある。誤ってレーザー等が目に入ると失明するおそれもある。 However, in the hair removal treatment apparatus using such laser hair removal method or light hair removal method, since the output energy of laser or light is large, there is a high risk of causing burnout and other troubles when carelessly irradiated, and the skin is burned. There is a risk of causing. If a laser or the like accidentally enters your eyes, you may lose your eyesight.
　そのため、レーザー等の光線を用いた光線治療装置（脱毛処理装置を含む）の使用にあたっては、さまざまな安全対策がとられている。例えば、特許文献１では、半導体レーザーから照射されるレーザー光を遮蔽する遮蔽板と、遮蔽版を開閉する照射操作スイッチと、照射スイッチと連動する照射開始スイッチ素子とを設けた照射プローブが記載されている。また、特許文献２では、フットペダルスイッチ、接触スイッチ及びレーザー光発射スイッチの３つのスイッチが同時にオンしなければレーザー光が照射できないようにして誤照射を防止した点が記載されている。
　また、特許文献３では、操作スイッチを１つとして安全な操作を行う方法が記載されている。 For this reason, various safety measures have been taken when using a phototherapy device (including a hair removal treatment device) using a laser beam or the like. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an irradiation probe provided with a shielding plate that shields laser light emitted from a semiconductor laser, an irradiation operation switch that opens and closes a shielding plate, and an irradiation start switch element that works in conjunction with the irradiation switch. ing. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes that erroneous irradiation is prevented by preventing laser light from being emitted unless the three switches of the foot pedal switch, the contact switch, and the laser light emission switch are simultaneously turned on.
Patent Document 3 describes a method for performing a safe operation with only one operation switch.
特開平５－９２０４８号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-92048 特開２００１－２９２８２５号公報JP 2001-292825 A 実用新案登録第３１３１８８３号公報Utility Model Registration No. 3131883
　しかしながら、上記の特許文献に記載されたレーザー等の光線の照射に必要なスイッチの数を増加させて不用意な照射を防止することは安全上有効ではあるものの、機器を操作する上では操作が煩雑になり、機器の操作性が低下する欠点がある。また、スイッチの数が増加した場合にいずれかのスイッチの操作が不十分であると照射が行われないが、どのスイッチの操作が不十分なのか操作者が分かりづらく、照射中においても全てのスイッチの操作を行う必要があり、いずれかのスイッチの操作が不十分になると照射が停止してしまうといった問題点がある。
　また、特許文献３に記載された装置の操作スイッチは１つではあるものの、ハンドピースを有するものにあっては、処理部位によってハンドピースを握り変えて操作することが多いために、あらかじめ配設された操作スイッチが適確操作位置から外れてしまい操作の利便性を損なっていた。 However, although it is safe for safety to prevent inadvertent irradiation by increasing the number of switches necessary for irradiation of light beams such as lasers described in the above-mentioned patent documents, the operation is not necessary for operating the device. There is a drawback that it becomes complicated and the operability of the device is lowered. Also, when the number of switches increases, if any switch operation is insufficient, irradiation is not performed, but it is difficult for the operator to know which switch operation is insufficient, It is necessary to operate the switch, and there is a problem that irradiation stops when any of the switches is insufficiently operated.
In addition, although there is only one operation switch of the device described in Patent Document 3, in the case of a device having a handpiece, since it is often operated by changing the handpiece depending on the processing site, it is arranged in advance. As a result, the convenience of operation is impaired because the operated switch is deviated from the proper operation position.
　本発明の目的は、上記課題に鑑み、処理部位に応じてグリップを変えることが可能なハンドピースに、同一の機能を持つ照射ボタンを２か所設け、処理部位に応じてグリップを変えても、どのグリップの態様でも照射ボタンが容易に操作できると共に、同じ照射ボタンを重畳的に操作しない限り照射できないようにして、キセノン管の発光による光線の照射を安全、快適に操作することができる脱毛処理装置を提供することである。 In view of the above problems, the object of the present invention is to provide two irradiation buttons having the same function on the handpiece that can change the grip according to the processing site, and change the grip according to the processing site. In any grip mode, the irradiation button can be easily operated, and the hair can be safely and comfortably operated by irradiating the light beam emitted from the xenon tube unless the same irradiation button is operated in a superimposed manner. It is to provide a processing device.
　本発明の脱毛処理装置では、
　操作部を介してキセノン管へ通電を行う制御部と、
　制御部に通電ケーブルを介して接続することにより脱毛照射操作を行うハンドピース本体と、により構成した脱毛処理装置において、
　ハンドピース本体の基端部に棒状のグリップ部を設けるとともに、ハンドピース本体を片手の平で把持可能な上面略凸半円弧状で両側面略偏平状に形成し、ハンドピース本体の略凸半円弧状の上面先端部に第１の照射ボタンを、グリップ部に第２の照射ボタンを、それぞれ配設することとした。 In the hair removal treatment apparatus of the present invention,
A control unit for energizing the xenon tube via the operation unit;
In the hair removal treatment apparatus constituted by the handpiece body that performs the hair removal irradiation operation by connecting to the control unit via the energization cable,
A bar-shaped grip is provided at the base end of the handpiece body, and the handpiece body is formed in a substantially convex semicircular shape on the upper surface that can be gripped by the palm of one hand, and is formed into a substantially flat shape on both sides. The first irradiation button and the second irradiation button are arranged on the tip end portion of the arc-shaped upper surface and the grip portion, respectively.
　さらに、本発明の脱毛処理装置では、
　各照射ボタンは、同じ照射ボタンを重畳的に操作することによってのみ照射作動を開始するように構成したことにも特徴を有するものである。 Furthermore, in the hair removal processing apparatus of the present invention,
Each irradiation button is also characterized in that the irradiation operation is started only by operating the same irradiation button in a superimposed manner.
　さらに、本発明の脱毛処理装置では、同じ照射ボタンの重畳的な操作においては、待機状態での操作により照射作動が行われ、待機状態以外での操作は無効とすることにも特徴を有するものである。 Furthermore, the hair removal treatment apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that, in the overlapping operation of the same irradiation button, the irradiation operation is performed by the operation in the standby state, and the operation other than the standby state is invalidated. It is.
　さらに、本発明の脱毛処理装置では、
　第１又は第２の照射ボタンのいずれかを先に操作すると、他方の照射ボタンの操作を無効とすることにも特徴を有するものである。 Furthermore, in the hair removal processing apparatus of the present invention,
If either the first or second irradiation button is operated first, the operation of the other irradiation button is invalidated.
　さらに、本発明の脱毛処理装置では、
　ハンドピース本体は、片手の平で上面略凸半円弧状で両側面略偏平状のハンドピース本体部分を把持した状態では第１の照射ボタンの操作を可能とし、
　グリップ部を把持した状態では第２の照射ボタンの操作を可能とするように構成したことにも特徴を有するものである。 Furthermore, in the hair removal processing apparatus of the present invention,
The handpiece main body can be operated with the first irradiation button in the state of gripping the handpiece main body portion with a flat surface on one hand and a substantially convex semicircular shape on both sides and substantially flat on both sides,
It is also characterized in that the second irradiation button can be operated when the grip portion is held.
　請求項１の発明によれば、
　１．　キセノン管の発光による光線を照射して行う脱毛処理であるため、処理面積を一定の広さでとることができ処理効率の向上を図ることができる。
　２．　ハンドピース本体を上面凸半円弧状でかつ両側面略偏平状としたので片手で手の平に容易に包み込んで把持することができる。また、ハンドピースのグリップ部を設けたので脱毛処理の処理部位に応じてハンドピース本体とグリップ部を使い分けることができる。
　３．　第１の照射ボタンと第２の照射ボタンがそれぞれハンドピース本体の上面先端部とグリップ部の底面に配設されているので、片手でグリップしたまま人差し指や親指を用いて照射ボタンの操作を確実にかつ容易に行うことができる。
という効果がある。 According to the invention of claim 1,
1. Since the hair removal treatment is performed by irradiating the light beam emitted from the xenon tube, the treatment area can be kept constant and the treatment efficiency can be improved.
2. Since the handpiece body has a convex semicircular shape on the upper surface and is substantially flat on both sides, it can be easily wrapped and held in the palm of one hand. Moreover, since the grip part of the handpiece is provided, the handpiece body and the grip part can be used properly according to the treatment site of the hair removal process.
3. Since the first irradiation button and the second irradiation button are arranged on the top end of the handpiece body and the bottom surface of the grip part, respectively, the operation of the irradiation button is assured with the index finger or thumb while gripping with one hand. And easily.
There is an effect.
　請求項２の発明によれば、待機状態において同じ照射ボタンを重畳的に操作することによってのみ照射作動を開始することにしたので、不用意に照射ボタンを１回押しても照射作動は起きないという効果がある。 According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the irradiation operation is started only by operating the same irradiation button in a standby state in a standby state, the irradiation operation does not occur even if the irradiation button is inadvertently pressed once. effective.
　請求項３の発明によれば、待機状態以外での照射ボタンの重畳的操作は無効としたので、重畳的操作に戻るまでに一定の保持状態を経ることができ、その間に照射の意図的確認を行えることになり、不用意な初期操作が行われることなく、安全な照射作動が行えるという効果がある。 According to the invention of claim 3, since the superimposing operation of the irradiation button in the state other than the standby state is invalidated, it is possible to pass through a certain holding state before returning to the superimposing operation, and intentional confirmation of the irradiation in the meantime. Therefore, there is an effect that a safe irradiation operation can be performed without performing an inadvertent initial operation.
　請求項４の発明によれば、先に操作を行った照射ボタンを有効とし、他方の照射ボタンの操作は無効としたので、不用意に他方の照射ボタンを重畳的操作と誤って操作しても、この操作は無効となるので、極めて正しい照射ボタンでの操作が行えることになり、誤操作を防止するという効果がある。 According to the invention of claim 4, since the irradiation button that has been operated first is validated and the operation of the other radiation button is invalidated, the other radiation button is inadvertently mistakenly operated as a superimposed operation. However, since this operation becomes invalid, it is possible to perform an operation with a very correct irradiation button, and there is an effect of preventing an erroneous operation.
　請求項５の発明によれば、ハンドピースは、２つのグリップを脱毛処理の処理部位に応じて使い分け、第１の照射ボタンの操作はハンドピース本体の外観部分を片手の平で包むようにして行うことができるので、第１の照射ボタンの操作が行いやすく、他方、処理部位の位置によっては、グリップを把持して行う方が操作を行いやすい場合があり、かかるグリップ部把持形態での処理操作の時には、第２の照射ボタンを容易に操作できるようにしており、処理部位の状態に応じて把持形態を変化させてもいずれの把持形態においても各照射ボタンの操作は行いやすくなり、各グリップに適した照射ボタンで操作できるので操作性が向上するという効果がある。 According to the invention of claim 5, the handpiece can be used by properly using the two grips according to the treatment site of the hair removal process, and operating the first irradiation button so as to wrap the appearance part of the handpiece body with the palm of one hand. Therefore, the first irradiation button can be easily operated. On the other hand, depending on the position of the processing part, it may be easier to perform the operation by holding the grip. The second irradiation button can be easily operated, and even if the gripping form is changed according to the state of the processing site, it becomes easy to operate each irradiation button in any gripping form and is suitable for each grip Since it can be operated with an irradiation button, the operability is improved.
本発明の実施形態にかかる脱毛処理装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the hair removal processing apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. 本発明の実施形態にかかるハンドピースの上面図、側面図、底面図及び正面図である。It is a top view, a side view, a bottom view, and a front view of a handpiece according to an embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の実施形態にかかるハンドピースを片手の平でグリップした様子を示した図である。It is the figure which showed a mode that the handpiece concerning embodiment of this invention was gripped with the palm of one hand. 本発明の実施形態にかかる脱毛処理装置の機能構成を例示した図である。It is the figure which illustrated the functional structure of the hair removal processing apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. 本発明の実施形態にかかる脱毛処理装置の処理の概略フローを示したフローチャートである。It is the flowchart which showed the schematic flow of the process of the hair removal processing apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. 本発明の実施形態にかかるハンドピースの使用状態を示した図である。It is the figure which showed the use condition of the handpiece concerning embodiment of this invention.
　本発明は、操作部を介してキセノン管へ通電を行う制御部と、制御部に通電ケーブルを介して接続することにより脱毛照射操作を行うハンドピース本体と、により構成した脱毛処理装置において、ハンドピース本体の基端部に棒状のグリップ部を設けるとともに、ハンドピース本体を片手の平で把持可能な上面略凸半円弧状で両側面略偏平状に形成し、ハンドピース本体の略凸半円弧状の上面先端部に第１の照射ボタンを、グリップ部に第２の照射ボタンを、それぞれ配設した脱毛処理装置を提供するものである。 The present invention relates to a hair removal treatment apparatus comprising a control unit for energizing a xenon tube via an operation unit, and a handpiece body for performing depilation irradiation operation by connecting the control unit via an energization cable. A stick-shaped grip is provided at the base end of the piece body, and the handpiece body is formed in a substantially convex semicircular shape on both sides with an upper surface that can be gripped by the palm of one hand. A hair removal treatment apparatus is provided in which a first irradiation button is provided at the top end portion of the hair and a second irradiation button is provided at the grip portion.
　以下、本発明の実施形態について図面に基づいて詳しく説明する。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
　図１は本発明の実施形態にかかる脱毛処理装置の概略構成図である。脱毛処理装置は、装置本体１及び装置本体１に通電ケーブル４を介して接続されたハンドピース５を備えている。 FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a hair removal apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The hair removal apparatus includes a device main body 1 and a hand piece 5 connected to the device main body 1 via an energizing cable 4.
　装置本体１は、マイコン等の制御回路よりなり、各種制御処理を行う制御部２（図示せず）と、操作キー類及び表示器を備えた操作部３と、ハンドピースのキセノン管の発光に伴う発熱を冷却する冷却部６と、より構成されている。制御部２及び冷却部６については、図４を参照して後述する。 The apparatus main body 1 includes a control circuit such as a microcomputer, and controls a control unit 2 (not shown) for performing various control processes, an operation unit 3 having operation keys and a display, and light emission from a xenon tube of a handpiece. The cooling unit 6 is configured to cool the accompanying heat generation. The control unit 2 and the cooling unit 6 will be described later with reference to FIG.
　図１に示すように、操作部３は、操作パネル３０と緊急停止ボタン３１とキースイッチ３２を設けている。操作パネル３０は、表示パネル３３とＭＯＤＥボタン３４とＯＫボタン３５とＳＥＬＥＣＴボタン３６とにより構成されている。表示パネル３３は、各種設定の状態、アラーム等を表示するようにしている。ＭＯＤＥボタン３４は、処理モード、Ａ～Ｄモードのいずれかを選択するボタンであり、Ａ～Ｄモードでは光の照射箇所、例えばフェイスやボディなどによりモード別に分けたものである。ＯＫボタン３５は、前記各モードを設定した後に確定するためのボタンである。ＳＥＬＥＣＴボタン３６は、光の強弱を上げたり下げたりするボタンである。 As shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 3 includes an operation panel 30, an emergency stop button 31, and a key switch 32. The operation panel 30 includes a display panel 33, a MODE button 34, an OK button 35, and a SELECT button 36. The display panel 33 displays various setting states, alarms, and the like. The MODE button 34 is a button for selecting one of the processing mode and the A to D modes. In the A to D modes, the MODE button 34 is classified according to the mode depending on the light irradiation location, for example, the face or the body. The OK button 35 is a button for confirming after setting each mode. The SELECT button 36 is a button for raising or lowering the intensity of light.
　緊急停止ボタン３１は、緊急事態が発生した場合に強制的に光の照射等を停止するためのボタンである。キースイッチ３２は、図示しないキーを差し込み、時計回りに回すと操作可能にするためのスイッチである。 The emergency stop button 31 is a button for forcibly stopping light irradiation or the like when an emergency situation occurs. The key switch 32 is a switch for enabling operation by inserting a key (not shown) and turning it clockwise.
　コネクタ部８は、装置本体１とその先端にハンドピース５を備えた通電ケーブル４との接続部である。コネクタ部８には、電気系統コネクタ８１と冷却水コネクタ８２とが設けられている。 The connector part 8 is a connection part between the apparatus main body 1 and the energizing cable 4 provided with the handpiece 5 at its tip. The connector unit 8 is provided with an electrical system connector 81 and a cooling water connector 82.
　ハンドピース５は、ハンドピース本体５０、グリップ部５９、キセノン管５６および照射窓５７を備えた照射部５５、第１照射ボタン５１、第２照射ボタン５２、表示器５３、及び照射カウンター５４より構成されている。
　ハンドピース５は、グリップ部５９またはハンドピース本体５０を手で掴み、脱毛処理を行う部位に照射部５５を対向させて操作するようになっている。 The handpiece 5 includes a handpiece body 50, a grip part 59, an irradiation part 55 having a xenon tube 56 and an irradiation window 57, a first irradiation button 51, a second irradiation button 52, a display 53, and an irradiation counter 54. Has been.
The handpiece 5 is operated by gripping the grip part 59 or the handpiece main body 50 with a hand and making the irradiation part 55 face the part where the hair removal process is performed.
　通電ケーブル４は装置本体１とハンドピース５を接続し、装置本体とハンドピ－ス間の各種信号のやり取りをする信号線、キセノン管へ電力を供給する電力線、装置本体とハンドピースで冷却水を循環させるための冷却水パイプ６４を収容している。通電ケーブル４は、一端をコネクタ部８に、他端はグリップ部５９を通してハンドピース本体５０に接続している。 The energizing cable 4 connects the device main body 1 and the hand piece 5, a signal line for exchanging various signals between the device main body and the hand piece, a power line for supplying power to the xenon tube, and cooling water is supplied by the device main body and the hand piece. A cooling water pipe 64 for circulation is accommodated. The energizing cable 4 has one end connected to the connector portion 8 and the other end connected to the handpiece body 50 through the grip portion 59.
　図２は、本発明の実施形態にかかる脱毛処理装置のハンドピース本体５０の外観を示している、（ａ）上面図、（ｂ）側面図、（ｃ）底面図及び（ｄ）正面図である。図２（ａ）の上面図には、第１照射ボタン５１、表示器５３、及び照射カウンター５４が示されている。図２（ｃ）の底面図には、第２照射ボタンが示されている。 2A and 2B show the appearance of the handpiece body 50 of the hair removal treatment apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, in (a) a top view, (b) a side view, (c) a bottom view, and (d) a front view. is there. In the top view of FIG. 2A, a first irradiation button 51, a display 53, and an irradiation counter 54 are shown. The second irradiation button is shown in the bottom view of FIG.
　図２（ｂ）に示すように、ハンドピース本体５０の両側面には中央部がやや凹状に形成されると共に側面上部には半円弧状上面に沿った半円弧状の凸条が形成されている。図２（ａ）、（ｂ）、（ｄ）に示すように、上面凸半円弧状、両側面偏平状のハンドピース本体５０の上面には、表示器５３及び第１照射ボタン５１が設けられている。すなわち、半円弧状上面には先端部に小円形の照射準備ランプよりなる表示器５３を配設し、その後方においてハンドピース本体５０を手の平で把持した状態で人差指の先端腹面に位置する箇所に第１照射ボタン５１が配設されており、更に、その後方に液晶表示窓からなる照射カウンター５４を配設している。 As shown in FIG. 2B, the center part is formed in a slightly concave shape on both side surfaces of the handpiece body 50, and a semicircular arc-shaped ridge along the semicircular arc upper surface is formed on the upper side surface. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2 </ b> B, and 2 </ b> D, the display unit 53 and the first irradiation button 51 are provided on the upper surface of the handpiece body 50 having a convex upper semicircular arc shape and both side flat shapes. ing. That is, a display 53 consisting of a small circular irradiation preparation lamp is arranged at the tip on the semicircular arc-shaped upper surface, and at a position located behind the tip of the index finger of the index finger with the handpiece body 50 gripped by the palm. A first irradiation button 51 is disposed, and an irradiation counter 54 including a liquid crystal display window is disposed behind the first irradiation button 51.
　表示器５３は、発光ダイオード等の発光素子を備えており、照射部５５が停止状態にあるか待機状態であることを赤色や緑色の異なる色で発光して表示するようになっている。照射カウンター５４は設置時からの累積照射回数を記憶し、表示する。 The indicator 53 includes a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode, and displays that the irradiation unit 55 is in a stopped state or in a standby state by emitting light in different colors of red and green. The irradiation counter 54 stores and displays the cumulative number of irradiations since installation.
　図３は、ハンドピースを片手の平でグリップした様子を示した図である。
　図３（ａ）は、上面略凸半円弧状、両側面略偏平状としたハンドピース本体５０をグリップし、第１照射ボタン５１を人差し指で押さえている様子を示している。
　図３（ｂ）は、ハンドピース本体の基端部にある棒状のグリップ部５９をグリップし、第２照射ボタン５２を親指で押さえている様子を示している。 FIG. 3 is a view showing a state where the handpiece is gripped with the palm of one hand.
FIG. 3A shows a state in which the handpiece body 50 having a substantially convex semicircular shape on the upper surface and a substantially flat shape on both sides is gripped and the first irradiation button 51 is pressed with the index finger.
FIG. 3B shows a state in which the rod-like grip 59 at the base end of the handpiece body is gripped and the second irradiation button 52 is pressed with the thumb.
　図３（ａ）及び図３（ｂ）に示すように、棒状のグリップ部５９はハンドピース本体のケースと一体に形成されており、ハンドピース本体の前後長さと略同一の長さに構成すると共に、ハンドピース本体の上面略凸半円弧状の延長基端部、すなわち、ハンドピース本体の基端上部に延設している。 As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the rod-shaped grip 59 is formed integrally with the case of the handpiece body, and has a length substantially the same as the longitudinal length of the handpiece body. At the same time, it extends to the upper base end of the handpiece main body, which is a substantially convex semicircular arc shape, that is, the upper base end of the handpiece main body.
　これにより、図３（ａ）及び図３（ｂ）及び図６に示すように、脱毛処理を行う処理部位に応じて操作しやすいグリップ形態をとることができ、また操作しやすい位置にそれぞれ照射ボタンが配設されているので安全で確実な操作が可能である。図６中、９１はハンドピースが手から脱落して損傷しないように防止するためのストラップである。 As a result, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a), 3 (b), and 6, it is possible to take a grip form that is easy to operate according to the treatment site to be subjected to the hair removal treatment, and to irradiate the easy-to-operate positions respectively. Since the buttons are arranged, safe and reliable operation is possible. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 91 denotes a strap for preventing the handpiece from falling off the hand and being damaged.
　図４は、本発明の実施形態に係る脱毛処理装置の機能構成を例示した図である。装置本体１の制御部２は、照射制御部２０１、操作制御部２０２、及びタイマー２０３を備えており、照射制御部２０１は、第１又は第２の照射ボタンの重畳的押下操作に基づいて照射部５５を作動させてキセノン管５６を発光させ、光線を矩形状の照射窓５７を通して照射するように制御する。照射窓５７はサファイアからなる導光管から構成され、大きさは、たとえば、１６ｍｍ×４６ｍｍである。
　発光は、例えば２０ｍｓ～１５００ｍｓの幅を持つパルス発光で行っている。また、キセノン管の発光は、非点灯時にも微弱電流を流してシマー発光させておき、照射時に高速に発光するようにしている。 FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the hair removal processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 2 of the apparatus main body 1 includes an irradiation control unit 201, an operation control unit 202, and a timer 203. The irradiation control unit 201 performs irradiation based on a superimposed pressing operation of the first or second irradiation button. The unit 55 is operated to cause the xenon tube 56 to emit light, and control is performed so that the light beam is irradiated through the rectangular irradiation window 57. The irradiation window 57 is composed of a light guide tube made of sapphire and has a size of, for example, 16 mm × 46 mm.
The light emission is performed by pulse light emission having a width of 20 ms to 1500 ms, for example. The xenon tube emits light at a high speed during irradiation by passing a weak current even when it is not lit to cause simmer emission.
　操作制御部２０２は、第１または第２の照射ボタンの押下操作及びタイマー２０３からの計時信号に基づいて表示器５３を停止状態または待機状態に設定するように制御する。
第１又は第２の照射ボタンは、いずれかの照射ボタンが早く押下操作されると他の照射ボタンはロックされ操作は無効となるように制御される。 The operation control unit 202 controls the display 53 to be set to a stop state or a standby state based on a pressing operation of the first or second irradiation button and a timing signal from the timer 203.
The first or second irradiation button is controlled such that when one of the irradiation buttons is pressed down quickly, the other irradiation buttons are locked and the operation becomes invalid.
　冷却部６は、ハンドピース本体のキセノン管の発光に伴う発熱を冷却水で冷却する。キセノン管の冷却と共に、皮膚表面に光線を照射することによる火傷のおそれを防止すため皮膚表面に接する照射部の照射窓の冷却を行っている。 The cooling unit 6 cools the heat generated by the light emission of the xenon tube of the handpiece body with cooling water. Along with the cooling of the xenon tube, the irradiation window of the irradiation part in contact with the skin surface is cooled in order to prevent the risk of burns by irradiating the skin surface with light.
　冷却部６は、冷却装置であるペルチェユニット６１、冷却水を補給、貯水する冷却水タンク６２、送水ポンプ６３より構成されている。　ペルチェユニット６１は、ペルチェ効果を利用した熱電素子であるペルチェ素子を用いた水冷による冷却装置であり、冷却水タンク６２から供給された水を冷却する。冷却された水は、送水ポンプ６３により冷却水パイプ６４を通して循環し、通電ケーブル４を経由してハンドピース本体の照射部５５に設けたキセノン管５６及び照射窓５７を冷却する。　 The cooling unit 6 includes a Peltier unit 61 that is a cooling device, a cooling water tank 62 that supplies and stores cooling water, and a water supply pump 63. The Peltier unit 61 is a water-cooling cooling device using a Peltier element that is a thermoelectric element using the Peltier effect, and cools water supplied from the cooling water tank 62. The cooled water is circulated through the cooling water pipe 64 by the water supply pump 63, and cools the xenon pipe 56 and the irradiation window 57 provided in the irradiation unit 55 of the handpiece body via the energization cable 4. *
　図５は、本発明の実施形態にかかる脱毛処理装置の処理の概略フローを示すフローチャートである。以下の処理は、主として装置本体１の制御部２が行う。 FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a schematic flow of processing of the hair removal processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. The following processing is mainly performed by the control unit 2 of the apparatus main body 1.
　ステップＳ１０１では、まず、操作者が電源スイッチをＯＮとする。 In step S101, the operator first turns on the power switch.
　ステップＳ１０２では、制御部２は、各センサーからの信号を確認する。
　異常がある場合は、アラームを表示して終了する（図示せず）。 In step S102, the control unit 2 confirms the signal from each sensor.
If there is an abnormality, an alarm is displayed and the process ends (not shown).
　ステップＳ１０３では、照射制御部２０１は、照射部５５を介してキセノン管をシマー発光させる。あらかじめシマー発光させておくことにより、キセノン管の発光時、高速に発光させることができる。 In step S103, the irradiation control unit 201 causes the xenon tube to emit simmer light via the irradiation unit 55. By causing the simmer emission in advance, the xenon tube can emit light at high speed.
　ステップＳ１０４では、操作制御部２０２は、表示器５３及び各照射ボタン５１，５２を初期設定する。すなわち、表示器５３を停止状態に設定し、例えば赤色のランプを点灯する。また、各照射ボタン５１，５２の操作を可能とする。 In step S104, the operation control unit 202 initializes the display 53 and the irradiation buttons 51 and 52. That is, the display 53 is set to a stop state, and, for example, a red lamp is turned on. In addition, each irradiation button 51, 52 can be operated.
　ステップＳ１０５では、操作制御部２０２は、第１又は第２の照射ボタン５１，５２が押下されたか否かをチェックする。第１又は第２の照射ボタン５１，５２のいずれかが押下された場合は、次のステップＳ１０６に移る。第１及び第２の照射ボタンのいずれも押下されていない場合は、ステップＳ１０５に戻り、いずれかの照射ボタンが押下されるまで待つ。 In step S105, the operation control unit 202 checks whether or not the first or second irradiation button 51, 52 is pressed. If either the first or second irradiation button 51, 52 is pressed, the process proceeds to the next step S106. If neither the first irradiation button nor the second irradiation button has been pressed, the process returns to step S105 and waits until one of the irradiation buttons is pressed.
　ステップＳ１０６では、操作制御部２０２により、表示器５３は停止状態から待機状態に設定変更される。例えば、停止状態で赤色に表示されている場合には、待機状態で緑色に表示される。 In step S106, the operation control unit 202 changes the setting of the display 53 from the stopped state to the standby state. For example, when it is displayed in red in the stopped state, it is displayed in green in the standby state.
　ステップＳ１０７では、他方の照射ボタンはロックされ、操作は無効となる。制御部２のタイマー２０３がカウントを開始する。 In step S107, the other irradiation button is locked and the operation becomes invalid. The timer 203 of the control unit 2 starts counting.
　ステップＳ１０８では、タイマー２０３のカウント値から、所定の待機時間（例えば１０秒）が経過したか否かをチェックする。所定の待機時間を経過した場合は、ステップＳ１１３に移る。所定の待機時間を経過していない場合には、次のステップＳ１０９に移る。 In step S108, it is checked whether or not a predetermined standby time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the count value of the timer 203. If the predetermined waiting time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S113. If the predetermined waiting time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step S109.
　ステップＳ１０９では、操作制御部２０２は、同一の照射ボタンが２回目の押下をされたか否かをチェックし、２回目の押下がされていない場合はステップＳ１０８に戻る。２回目の照射ボタンの押下がないままステップＳ１０８で所定時間が経過した場合には、表示器の表示は停止状態に設定変更される（Ｓ１１３）。そのため、不用意に照射ボタンが押下されても照射動作は行われず、再び停止状態となる。2回目の照射ボタンが押下された場合にはステップS１１０に移る。 In step S109, the operation control unit 202 checks whether or not the same irradiation button has been pressed for the second time, and returns to step S108 if the second pressing has not been performed. If the predetermined time has elapsed in step S108 without pressing the second irradiation button, the display on the display is changed to the stop state (S113). For this reason, even if the irradiation button is inadvertently pressed, the irradiation operation is not performed and the operation is stopped again. If the second irradiation button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S110.
　ステップＳ１１０では、照射制御部２０１は照射部５５を作動させてキセノン管５６を発光させ、照射窓から光線の照射を行う。キセノン管からはパルス光が発光される。パルス幅すなわち照射時間は例えば２０ｍｓ～１５００ｍｓである。これで１回の照射が終わったことになる。 In step S110, the irradiation control unit 201 operates the irradiation unit 55 to cause the xenon tube 56 to emit light, and irradiates light from the irradiation window. Pulse light is emitted from the xenon tube. The pulse width, that is, the irradiation time is, for example, 20 ms to 1500 ms. This is the end of one irradiation.
　ステップＳ１１１では、操作制御部２０２は照射カウンター５４を１増加させる。照射カウンター５４は、該脱毛処理装置の設置以後の累積照射回数を記録し表示している。これは、ハンドピース交換時等に有効な情報となる。 In step S111, the operation control unit 202 increments the irradiation counter 54 by one. The irradiation counter 54 records and displays the cumulative number of irradiations since the installation of the hair removal treatment apparatus. This is useful information when handpieces are exchanged.
　ステップＳ１１２では、照射制御部２０１は、処理モードが「連続照射モード」であるか否かをチェックする。「連続照射モード」の場合はステップＳ１０８に戻る。所定の待機時間内に２回目の照射ボタンを押すことにより、照射部位を変えて連続して脱毛処理を継続することができる。ステップＳ１１２で「連続照射モード」でない場合は次のステップＳ１１３に移る。 In step S112, the irradiation control unit 201 checks whether or not the processing mode is “continuous irradiation mode”. In the “continuous irradiation mode”, the process returns to step S108. By pressing the second irradiation button within a predetermined waiting time, the hair removal process can be continued continuously by changing the irradiation site. If it is not “continuous irradiation mode” in step S112, the process proceeds to next step S113.
　ステップＳ１１３では、操作制御部２０２は、表示器５３の表示を停止状態に設定変更し、赤色ランプを点灯する。 In step S113, the operation control unit 202 changes the setting of the display of the display unit 53 to the stopped state, and turns on the red lamp.
　ステップＳ１１４では、照射制御部２０１は、「トリートメント終了」か否かをチェックする。「トリートメント終了」でない場合はステップＳ１０２に戻る。これは、各種操作モード等を再設定して照射を継続する場合である。ステップＳ１１４で、「トリートメント終了」の場合は、次のステップＳ１１５に移る。 In step S114, the irradiation control unit 201 checks whether or not “treatment is completed”. If it is not “end of treatment”, the process returns to step S102. This is a case where irradiation is continued by resetting various operation modes and the like. In step S114, in the case of “end of treatment”, the process proceeds to next step S115.
　ステップＳ１１５では、操作者が電源をＯＦＦとし脱毛処理を終了する。 In step S115, the operator turns off the power and finishes the hair removal process.
　以上のように、照射部５５の照射動作を開始するのは、表示器が待機状態に設定されている間に同一照射ボタンでの２回目の重畳的な押下が行われた場合だけであるので、操作者は表示器の表示を確認して第１又は第２の照射ボタンの操作を行えば容易に照射動作を開始することができる。また、照射ボタンの１回の操作では表示器が待機状態に設定されるだけなので、誤って第１又は第２の照射ボタンが操作されたとしても照射が行われることがなく、１つの照射ボタンにより簡単かつ安全に照射動作を行うことが可能となる。 As described above, the irradiation operation of the irradiation unit 55 is started only when the second superimposed pressing with the same irradiation button is performed while the display is set in the standby state. The operator can easily start the irradiation operation by confirming the display on the display and operating the first or second irradiation button. In addition, since the display is only set to the standby state by one operation of the irradiation button, even if the first or second irradiation button is operated by mistake, the irradiation is not performed and one irradiation button is used. Thus, the irradiation operation can be performed easily and safely.
　また、第１または第２の照射ボタンは、グリップを処理部位に応じて変えた場合に適切な位置の照射ボタンを選択することができる。いずれかの照射ボタンが操作された場合、他の照射ボタンはロックされるので、実質的に１つの照射ボタンとして機能することとなり、誤操作を防止することができる。 Also, the first or second irradiation button can select an irradiation button at an appropriate position when the grip is changed according to the processing site. When one of the irradiation buttons is operated, the other irradiation buttons are locked, so that it functions substantially as one irradiation button, and an erroneous operation can be prevented.
　　図６は、ハンドピース５の使用状態を示した図である。操作者は、ハンドピースのストラップ９１を手首につけ、ハンドピースの表示器５３が停止状態（赤色点灯）であることを確認し、ハンドピース本体５０またはグリップ部を脱毛処理の処理部位に応じて把持して（図６では、ハンドピース本体５０）、照射窓５７を処理部位の皮膚表面に押し当て水平に密着させる。第1又は第2の照射ボタン５１，５２を一度押下すると待機状態（青色点灯）となり照射が可能となる。待機時間（例えば10秒）以内に同じ照射ボタンを再度押下することによりパルス光が照射窓５７から照射される。 FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the usage state of the handpiece 5. The operator attaches the strap 91 of the handpiece to the wrist, confirms that the handpiece display 53 is in a stopped state (lights in red), and holds the handpiece body 50 or the grip portion according to the treatment site of the hair removal process. Then (in FIG. 6, the handpiece body 50), the irradiation window 57 is pressed against the skin surface of the treatment site and is brought into close contact with the skin. When the first or second irradiation button 51 or 52 is pressed once, it enters a standby state (blue lighting) and irradiation is possible. By pressing the same irradiation button again within the waiting time (for example, 10 seconds), pulsed light is irradiated from the irradiation window 57.
　上記の実施形態の説明では、技術的に種々の限定がなされているが、本発明はこれらの形態に限定されるものではない。
  In the above description of the embodiments, various technical limitations are made, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
　１　装置本体
　２　制御部
　３　操作部
　４　通電ケーブル
　５　ハンドピース
　６　冷却部
　８　コネクタ部
　５０　ハンドピース本体
　５１　第１照射ボタン
　５２　第２照射ボタン
　５３　表示器
　５４　照射カウンター
　５５　照射部
　５６　キセノン管
　５７　照射窓
　５９　グリップ部
　６１　ペルチェユニット
　６２　冷却水タンク
　６３　送水ポンプ
　６４　冷却水パイプ
　８１　電気系統コネクタ
　８２　冷却系統コネクタ
　９１　ストラップ
　２０１　照射制御部
　２０２　操作制御部
　２０３　タイマー DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body 2 Control part 3 Operation part 4 Current supply cable 5 Handpiece 6 Cooling part 8 Connector part 50 Handpiece main body 51 1st irradiation button 52 2nd irradiation button 53 Display 54 Irradiation counter 55 Irradiation part 56 Xenon tube 57 Irradiation window 59 Grip part 61 Peltier unit 62 Cooling water tank 63 Water supply pump 64 Cooling water pipe 81 Electrical system connector 82 Cooling system connector 91 Strap 201 Irradiation control part 202 Operation control part 203 Timer

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  1. 　操作部を介してキセノン管へ通電を行う制御部と、
    　制御部に通電ケーブルを介して接続することにより脱毛照射操作を行うハンドピース本体と、により構成した脱毛処理装置において、
    　ハンドピース本体の基端部に棒状のグリップ部を設けるとともに、ハンドピース本体を片手の平で把持可能な上面略凸半円弧状で両側面略偏平状に形成し、ハンドピース本体の略凸半円弧状の上面先端部に第１の照射ボタンを、
    　グリップ部に第２の照射ボタンを、それぞれ配設したことを特徴とする脱毛処理装置。     A control unit for energizing the xenon tube via the operation unit;
    In the hair removal treatment apparatus constituted by the handpiece body that performs the hair removal irradiation operation by connecting to the control unit via the energization cable,
    A bar-shaped grip is provided at the base end of the handpiece body, and the handpiece body is formed in a substantially convex semicircular shape on the upper surface that can be gripped by the palm of one hand, and is formed into a substantially flat shape on both sides. First irradiation button at the top of the arcuate upper surface,
    A hair removal treatment apparatus, wherein a second irradiation button is provided on each grip.
  2. 　各照射ボタンは同じ照射ボタンを重畳的に操作することによってのみ照射作動を開始するように構成したことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の脱毛処理装置。 The hair removal treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each irradiation button is configured to start the irradiation operation only by operating the same irradiation button in a superimposed manner.
  3. 　同じ照射ボタンの重畳的操作においては待機状態での操作により照射作動が行われ、待機状態以外での操作は無効とすることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の脱毛処理装置。 The hair removal treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein in the superimposed operation of the same irradiation button, the irradiation operation is performed by the operation in the standby state, and the operation other than the standby state is invalidated.
  4. 　第１又は第２の照射ボタンのいずれかを先に操作すると、他方の照射ボタンの操作を無効とすることを特徴とする請求項２又は３に記載の脱毛処理装置。 4. The hair removal treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein if one of the first and second irradiation buttons is operated first, the operation of the other irradiation button is invalidated.
  5. 　ハンドピース本体は、片手の平で上面略凸半円弧状で両側面略偏平状のハンドピース本体部分を把持した状態では第１の照射ボタンの操作を可能とし、
    　グリップ部を把持した状態では第２の照射ボタンの操作を可能とするように構成したことを特徴とする請求項１から４までのいずれかに記載の脱毛処理装置。     The handpiece main body can be operated with the first irradiation button in the state of gripping the handpiece main body portion with a flat surface on one hand and a substantially convex semicircular shape on both sides and substantially flat on both sides,
    The hair removal processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second irradiation button can be operated in a state where the grip portion is held.
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