WO2017122888A1

WO2017122888A1 - Ultrasound handpiece cartridge having improved safety, and skin care system having same

Info

Publication number: WO2017122888A1
Application number: PCT/KR2016/006982
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김태현
Original assignee: 주식회사 지티지웰니스
Priority date: 2016-01-13
Filing date: 2016-06-29
Publication date: 2017-07-20

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ultrasound handpiece cartridge having improved safety, and a skin care system having the same and, to an ultrasound handpiece cartridge detachably provided in and electrically connected to an ultrasound handpiece, and comprising: a cartridge main body having a through hole mutually communicating with the inside; a guide tube accommodated in the cartridge main body, having one end mutually communicating with the through hole, and having a separation prevention part; a first magnet, which is movably provided inside the guide tube and prevented from being separated to the outside by the separation prevention part; a vibrator fixture movably inserted around the tube; a second magnet mutually connected to the first magnet by means of magnetic force, as a medium, by being fixed to the vibrator fixture so as to be arranged between the tube and the vibrator fixture; a liquid medium filled inside the cartridge main body; and an ultrasound vibrator fixed to the vibrator fixture so as to focus ultrasound waves on subcutaneous fat by a skin-contactless method, thereby deteriorating and dissolving the subcutaneous fat. According to the present embodiment, since the vibrator fixture is conveyed back and forth along the tube, the ultrasound vibrator can be conveyed back and forth in a more stable state.

Description

[Revision according to Rule 26.08.2016] Ultrasonic handpiece cartridge with improved safety and skin beauty system with same

The present invention relates to an ultrasonic handpiece cartridge with improved safety and a skin care system having the same.

In general, when the sunlight is collected in one place with convex lenses, heat is generated at the focused area, and high intensity ultrasonic energy is focused at one place to generate high heat of about 65 ° C. to 100 ° C. at the focused area.

A device for burning (coagulating necrosis) certain subcutaneous tissues such as intratumoral tumors by using heat generated by ultrasonic focusing is a high-intensity focused ultrasound surgery apparatus, and skin tissue using heat generated by ultrasonic focusing. It is a high-intensity focused ultrasound apparatus known as 'Ulthera' which is miniaturized to cause degeneration and regeneration of the skin and to generate skin beauty or non-molding effects such as wrinkle improvement.

The high-intensity focused ultrasound apparatus includes a main body for supplying power for generating an ultrasonic wave and generating a control signal according to an operator's operation, and a connecting cable detachably coupled to the main body and covering a power line and a control signal transmission line. It comprises a handpiece which is connected to the end of the connection cable and provided with an ultrasonic transducer for generating ultrasonic waves.

In addition, the conventional handpiece for high-intensity focused ultrasound apparatus is connected to the connection cable, the handpiece body is built in the linear transfer mechanism that can be transported in the front and rear direction, the handpiece body detachably coupled to the handpiece body and the inside At the same time coupled to the power is generated to generate an ultrasonic wave coupled to the linear transfer mechanism of the handpiece body comprises a replaceable tip provided with a high-intensity focused ultrasound transducer back and forth.

Such a prior art is Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1191347 (three-dimensional handheld handpiece for high intensity focused ultrasound device), which includes a handpiece body; Three-dimensional transport mechanism; And a replaceable tip.

According to this, it is very useful to transfer the ultrasonic transducer up, down, front, rear, left and right by using the 3D transfer mechanism.

However, in the prior art, there is a high possibility that the flexible plate is damaged in the process of transferring the ultrasonic transducer, and in particular, due to the resistance of the flexible plate (latex plate), there is a fundamental problem that it is difficult to expect accurate horizontal and vertical movement.

In addition, if the transducer is driven for a predetermined time in contact with the treatment site, the temperature of the medium gradually rises due to the operation of the transducer. Subjects are very likely to suffer from low temperature burns, which causes a significant drop in the reliability of the procedure.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an improved ultrasonic handpiece cartridge and skin care system having the same, which can reciprocate the ultrasonic vibrator more stably.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide an improved safety cartridge for the ultrasonic handpiece and a skin care system having the same that can safely protect the subject from the risk of low-temperature burn to further improve the reliability of the procedure.

The present invention for achieving the above object,

In the ultrasonic handpiece cartridge detachably installed and electrically interconnected,

A cartridge body having a through hole communicating with the inside;

A guide tube accommodated in the cartridge body, one end of which is in communication with a through hole, the guide tube having a release preventing part;

A first magnet movably installed in the guide tube and restricted to the outside by a departure preventing unit;

A vibrator fixture movably fitted around the tube;

A second magnet which is fixed to the vibrator fixture so as to be disposed between the tube and the vibrator fixture and is interconnected with the first magnet via magnetic force;

A liquid medium filled in the cartridge body;

And an ultrasonic vibrator fixed to the vibrator fixture to decompose the subcutaneous fat by focusing the ultrasonic waves on the subcutaneous fat in a non-contact manner.

In addition, in the present invention,

The separation prevention part is made of a separate product is characterized in that it is inserted into the guide tube detachably coupled to the through-hole.

In addition, in the present invention,

The cartridge body is characterized in that the reinforcement is further provided with a cartridge PCB to count the number of uses of the ultrasonic vibrator to store it.

In addition, in the present invention,

The cartridge body is electrically connected to the terminal and is characterized in that it is further provided with a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the liquid medium and output it.

Skin beauty system for achieving the above object,

The main body is provided with a control unit for supplying power for the generation of ultrasound and generating a control signal according to the operator's operation:

A connection cable detachably coupled to the main body and formed by covering a power line and a control signal transmission line;

A handpiece body connected to an end of the connection cable; Ultrasonic handpiece consisting of a cartridge body, an ultrasonic vibrator built into the cartridge body, and a liquid medium filled in the cartridge body, the cartridge being detachably installed on the handpiece body and electrically interconnected via terminals. In the skin care system containing,

The cartridge body is further provided with a through hole in communication with the interior;

An oscillator unit is further provided inside the cartridge body;

The oscillator unit,

A guide tube accommodated in the cartridge body, one end of which is in communication with a through hole, the guide tube having an escape prevention unit;

A vibrator fixture fixedly mounted to the tube and fixed to an ultrasonic vibrator;

The second magnet is fixed to the vibrator fixture so as to be disposed between the tube and the vibrator fixture, the second magnet is connected to the first magnet via a magnetic force.

In addition, in the present invention,

The cartridge body is further provided with a temperature sensor which is electrically connected to the terminal and measures the temperature of the liquid medium and outputs it to the controller;

The control unit receives the temperature value from the temperature sensor and compares with a predetermined value, characterized in that for controlling the operation of the ultrasonic vibrator.

According to this embodiment, since the vibrator fixture is reciprocated along the tube, there is an advantage that the ultrasonic vibrator can be reciprocated in a more stable state.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the cartridge PCB counts the number of times of use of the ultrasonic vibrator and stores and outputs it, the operator can check the exact replacement cycle, and thus it is very convenient in that it can be discarded after use to the optimum condition. Do.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the temperature of the liquid medium temperature is measured in real time by the temperature sensor, and outputs it to the controller, and the controller compares the received temperature value with a preset value (eg, whether the reference value is exceeded) or ultrasonic wave. By allowing the oscillator to be controlled for movement (e.g., the ultrasonic vibrator is temporarily stopped when the reference value is exceeded), it is possible to safely protect the subject from the danger of low temperature burn, thereby preventing problems such as medical accidents. It is possible to provide an opportunity to improve the reliability between the operator and the subject.

1 is a perspective view of the combination of the improved ultrasonic handpiece cartridge according to the invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cartridge for the ultrasonic handpiece with improved safety according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge for the ultrasonic handpiece with improved safety according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the ultrasonic handpiece cartridge with improved safety according to the present invention.

5 is a view for explaining the operation relationship of the ultrasonic handpiece cartridge with improved safety according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a block diagram for explaining the skin care system according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail.

1 is a combined perspective view of an ultrasonic handpiece cartridge with improved safety according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an ultrasonic handpiece cartridge with improved safety according to the present invention, Figure 3 is an improved safety according to the present invention It is sectional drawing of the cartridge for an ultrasonic handpiece.

1 to 3, the ultrasonic handpiece cartridge of the present invention according to an embodiment, the cartridge body 10, the guide tube 20, the first magnet 30, the vibrating magnetic fixture 40, the first It consists of two magnets 50, the ultrasonic vibrator 60, the separation prevention part 70, the cartridge PCB 80 and the temperature sensor 90 is further provided with reinforcement.

1 to 3, the cartridge body 10 includes a cartridge case 11, a cartridge cover 12, and a PCB cover 13.

As an example, the cartridge body 10 is detachably installed on the handpiece body 1 and electrically connected thereto. For this purpose, a separate terminal electrically connected to the ultrasonic vibrator 60 to the cartridge body 10. In this case, the cartridge PCB 80 may take the role of a terminal.

The cartridge case 11 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped member having an inside penetrating up and down and a through hole 11a formed on one surface thereof, and a film is installed (attached) on the lower surface thereof.

In addition, the inside of the cartridge case 11 is filled with a liquid medium (Lq), the filled medium (Lq) is sealed by the cartridge cover 12 and the film coupled to the upper portion of the cartridge case (11).

Then, the cartridge PCB 80 is installed on the upper surface of the cartridge cover 12, the cartridge PCB 80 is installed is fixed by the PCB cover (13).

2 and 3, the guide tube 20 is a member that is opened in one end, in the present embodiment is installed in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge body 11, the first magnet 30 and the transfer means ( 1a: see FIG. 5) and stably guides the rod 1a-1: see FIG.

In particular, the open end of the guide tube 20 is in communication with the through hole (11a) of the cartridge body (10).

In addition, if necessary, the guide tube 20 penetrating through both ends may be applied.

As an example, when the cartridge according to the present invention is coupled to the handpiece body 1, the rod 1a-1 (see FIG. 5) is inserted into the conveying means 1a (see FIG. 5) through the through hole 11a. Then, the inserted rod (1a-1: see Fig. 5) can be stably linear reciprocating motion along the guide tube (20).

In addition, the guide tube 20 may be integrally provided with a departure prevention unit 70, wherein the departure prevention unit 70 may include a first magnet 30 fitted to the guide tube 20. It prevents the departure from the outside from the outside.

In the present embodiment, the separation prevention part 70 is made of a separate material to be detachably coupled to the guide tube 20.

2 and 3, the first magnet 30 is a magnetic material having magnetic force. In the present embodiment, the first magnet 30 is installed in the guide tube 20 and is connected to the second magnet 50 via a magnetic force.

Then, the inserted first magnet 30 is limited to the departure to the outside by the departure prevention portion 70.

2 and 3, the vibrator fixture 40 is a member for fixing and transporting the ultrasonic vibrator 60, in the present embodiment is fitted to the circumferential surface of the guide tube 20 to the ultrasonic vibrator 60 It functions to transfer straight reciprocation.

A second magnet receiving hole 41 is formed in the upper part of the vibrator fixing fixture 40, the second magnet 50 is accommodated, the lower part of the vibrator receiving hole 42 is accommodated and fixed to the ultrasonic vibrator 60 It is formed.

2 and 3, the second magnet 50 is a magnetic material having magnetic force. In the present embodiment, the second magnet 50 is fixed to the second magnet accommodation hole 41 of the vibrating magnetic fixture 40 and is connected to the first magnetic force. It is interconnected with the magnet 30.

As an example, since the first magnet 30 and the second magnet 50 are interconnected by a magnetic force, the rod 1a-1 (see FIG. 5) is guided to the transfer means 1a (see FIG. 5). When transported in a straight reciprocation along the pipe 20, the vibrating magnetic fixture 40 connected to the first magnet 30 via the second magnet 50 is interlocked to transfer along the guide tube 20, the vibrating magnetic fixture 40 As the) is transferred, the fixed ultrasonic vibrator 60 is transferred in a straight reciprocation.

2 and 3, the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is fixed to the vibrator receiving hole 42 of the vibrator fixture 40 to focus ultrasound on the subcutaneous fat in a non-skin contact manner to degrade the subcutaneous fat Do it.

Since the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is already well known in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The detachment preventing part 70 is a hollow member, which is formed integrally with the guide tube 20 as mentioned above, or is made of a separate material as described in the present embodiment and fitted into the guide tube 20 to penetrate the through hole 11a. Removably coupled (fastened) to the) serves to block the first magnet 30 intrinsic to the guide tube 20 is separated from the outside.

As an example, when the cartridge according to the present invention is separated from the handpiece body 1, the rod 1a-1: see FIG. 5 is also separated from the guide tube 20 in the conveying means 1a (see FIG. 5). At this time, the protrusions 71 formed on the inner circumferential surface of the separation preventing part 70 are moved together with the end of the rod 1a-1 (see FIG. 5) and the first magnet 30 connected by the magnetic force to be discharged to the outside. Will be blocked.

On the other hand, the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is a consumable item with a limited lifetime, and after a certain period of time, the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is preferably discarded because the output drops sharply and is difficult to use.

However, since the life expectancy of the ultrasonic vibrator 60 depends on the experience of the operator, there is a problem that it is difficult to know the exact replacement cycle, which causes a problem of low reliability of the procedure.

In this case, the above-described problem is solved by installing a cartridge PCB 80 that counts the number of times of use of the ultrasonic vibrator 60 in the cartridge body 10.

2 and 3, the cartridge PCB 80 is electrically connected to the ultrasonic vibrator 60 to count the number of times of use of the ultrasonic vibrator 60, and stores and outputs the same.

For reference, the value output from the cartridge PCB 80 is transmitted to the main body (not shown), the delivered value can be visually expressed can be confirmed by the operator.

According to the present embodiment, since the cartridge PCB 80 counts the number of times the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is used and stores and outputs the same, the operator can confirm the exact replacement cycle, and thus the disposal can be performed after use to the optimum condition. It is very convenient in that.

On the other hand, the temperature sensor 90 is provided inside the cartridge body 10 is reinforced to measure the temperature of the liquid medium (Lq) and outputs it.

Referring to FIG. 4, the temperature sensor 90 is electrically connected to a terminal of the cartridge body 10 to measure the temperature of the liquid medium Lq, and output the measured value to the controller 110 (see FIG. 6). do.

As an example, when the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is driven for a predetermined time in contact with the surgical site, the temperature of the liquid medium Lq is gradually increased due to the operation of the ultrasonic vibrator 60. (Lq) If the procedure is continued while the temperature is raised, the subject is very likely to suffer a low temperature burn.

Accordingly, according to the present embodiment, the temperature of the liquid medium (Lq) is measured in real time by the temperature sensor 90 and outputs it to the controller 110 (see FIG. 6), and the controller 110 reads the received temperature value. Compared with the set value (eg, whether the reference value is exceeded), the ultrasound vibrator 60 is operated to control operation (eg, the ultrasonic vibrator is temporarily stopped when the reference value is exceeded). It is possible to prevent problems such as medical accidents in advance by safely protecting them, thereby providing an opportunity to improve the reliability between the operator and the subject.

It describes the use state of the present invention made of the above configuration and are as follows.

5 is a view for explaining the operation relationship of the ultrasonic handpiece cartridge according to the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, the cartridge according to the present invention is coupled to the handpiece body 1 to be electrically connected.

At this time, the rod (1a-1: see Fig. 5) to the conveying means (1a: Fig. 5) of the handpiece body 1 is inserted into the guide tube 20 to the first magnet 30 and the magnetic force Are interconnected.

In the connected state as described above, the operator operates the ultrasonic vibrator 60 so that the subcutaneous fat is thermally decomposed in a state in which the cartridge body 10 is brought into close contact with the treatment target part, and the conveying means 1a (see FIG. 5). By operating the rod (1a-1: see Fig. 5) to transfer the straight reciprocation.

As described above, as the rod 1a-1 (see FIG. 5) is transferred in a straight reciprocation, the first magnet 30 connected with the rod 1a-1 through magnetic force is moved along the guide tube 20. As a result, the vibrator fixture 40 connected to each other via the first magnet 30 and the second magnet 50 is moved together along the guide tube 20, and the vibrator fixture 40 is naturally moved as the vibrator fixture 40 moves. 60) is moved, so that the subcutaneous fat is thermally decomposed by the ultrasonic vibrator 60 to linearly reciprocate the target site.

In particular, the temperature sensor 30 installed in the cartridge body 10 measures the temperature of the liquid medium (Lq) in real time and outputs it to the controller 110 (see FIG. 6), and the controller 110 receives the received By comparing the temperature value with a preset value (e.g., whether it exceeds the reference value), the ultrasonic vibrator 20 is controlled for operation (e.g., the ultrasonic vibrator is temporarily stopped when the reference value is exceeded). By safely protecting the subjects from danger, problems such as medical accidents can be prevented in advance, thereby providing an opportunity to further improve the reliability between the operator and the subjects.

On the other hand, since the cartridge PCB 50 counts the number of times the ultrasonic vibrator 60 is used and stores and outputs it (outputs it to the control unit), the operator can easily and easily check the correct replacement cycle, thereby using the optimum condition. It is very convenient in that it can be disposed of later.

6 is a block diagram illustrating a skin care system according to the present invention.

Skin care system according to the present invention is composed of the main body 100, the connection cable 200 and the ultrasonic handpiece (300).

The main body 100 has a control unit 110 for supplying power for the generation of ultrasonic waves and generating a control signal according to the operator's operation.

The connection cable 200 (refer to FIG. 5) is a line detachably coupled to the main body 100 and coated with a power line and a control signal transmission line.

The ultrasonic handpiece 300 includes a handpiece body 1 (see FIG. 5) connected to an end of a connecting cable 200 (see FIG. 5); Liquid filled in the cartridge body 10 (see FIG. 5), the ultrasonic vibrator (20: FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) embedded in the cartridge body (see FIG. 5), and the cartridge body (see FIG. 5). It consists of a medium (Lq: Fig. 5) of the cartridge is detachably installed on the handpiece body (10: Fig. 5) and electrically interconnected via a terminal.

Here, a temperature sensor 90 electrically connected to a terminal in the cartridge body 10 (see FIG. 5) and measuring the temperature of a liquid medium (Lq: FIG. 5) and outputting the temperature to the controller 110 (see FIG. 6). 5 and 6), the controller 110 (see FIG. 6) receives the temperature value from the temperature sensor 90 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and compares the ultrasonic wave with a preset value. Note that the operation control (see 60: Figs. 5 and 6) is performed.

For example, when the ultrasonic vibrator 20 is driven for a predetermined time while the cartridge of the ultrasonic handpiece 300 is in contact with the surgical site, the temperature of the liquid medium Lq gradually decreases due to the operation of the ultrasonic vibrator 60. In this way, the temperature of the liquid medium (Lq) is measured in real time by the temperature sensor 90 and outputs it to the controller 110, and the controller 110 transmits the received temperature value to a preset value (eg, a reference value). It compares with each other whether or not the value is exceeded, so that the ultrasonic vibrator 20 is controlled for operation (for example, the ultrasonic vibrator is temporarily stopped when the reference value is exceeded), thereby safely protecting the subject from the risk of low-temperature burns. It is possible to prevent such problems in advance, thereby providing an opportunity to further improve the reliability between the operator and the subject.

Although the present invention has been described in detail only with respect to the specific embodiments described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made within the technical scope of the present invention, and such modifications and modifications belong to the appended claims.

Claims

In the ultrasonic handpiece cartridge detachably installed and electrically interconnected,

A cartridge body having a through hole communicating with the inside;

A guide tube accommodated in the cartridge body, one end of which is in communication with a through hole, the guide tube having a release preventing part;

A first magnet movably installed in the guide tube and restricted to the outside by a departure preventing unit;

A vibrator fixture movably fitted around the tube;

A second magnet which is fixed to the vibrator fixture so as to be disposed between the tube and the vibrator fixture and is interconnected with the first magnet via magnetic force;

A liquid medium filled in the cartridge body;

Ultrasonic vibrator fixed to the vibrator fixture to decompose by decomposing the subcutaneous fat by focusing the ultrasonic waves to the subcutaneous fat in a non-skin contact method.
The method of claim 1,

The separation prevention part is made of a separate product is inserted into the guide tube is inserted into the guide hole detachably coupled to the ultrasonic safety handpiece for improved safety.
The method of claim 2,

The cartridge body has a safety enhanced ultrasonic handpiece cartridge, characterized in that the cartridge body is further provided with a reinforcement to count the number of times of use of the ultrasonic vibrator to store it.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,

The cartridge body for improved safety, characterized in that the cartridge body is electrically connected to the terminal and is further provided with a temperature sensor for measuring the liquid medium temperature and outputting it.
The main body is provided with a control unit for supplying power for the generation of ultrasound and generating a control signal according to the operator's operation:

A connection cable detachably coupled to the main body and formed by covering a power line and a control signal transmission line;

A handpiece body connected to an end of the connection cable; Ultrasonic handpiece consisting of a cartridge body, an ultrasonic vibrator built into the cartridge body, and a liquid medium filled in the cartridge body, the cartridge being detachably installed on the handpiece body and electrically interconnected via terminals. In the skin care system containing,

The cartridge body is further provided with a through hole in communication with the interior;

An oscillator unit is further provided inside the cartridge body;

The oscillator unit,

A guide tube accommodated in the cartridge body, one end of which is in communication with a through hole, the guide tube having an escape prevention unit;

A first magnet movably installed in the guide tube and restricted to the outside by a departure preventing unit;

A vibrator fixture fixedly mounted to the tube and fixed to an ultrasonic vibrator;

Skin beauty system, characterized in that composed of a second magnet is fixed to the vibrator fixture to be disposed between the tube and the vibrator fixture is connected to the first magnet via a magnetic force.
The method of claim 5,

The cartridge body is further provided with a temperature sensor which is electrically connected to the terminal and measures the temperature of the liquid medium and outputs it to the controller;

The control unit receives the temperature value from the temperature sensor and compares with the predetermined value, the skin care system, characterized in that for controlling the operation of the ultrasonic vibrator.