KR100923700B1 - Skin care apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A massage apparatus is provided, which makes skin massage effect enhanced and improves skin contact by changing case angle. CONSTITUTION: A massage apparatus comprises a housing(10), an ultrasonic wave vibration unit(20), a manipulation part(50), and an angle changing member(30). The ultrasonic wave vibration unit includes a case(21) combined with and projected in the housing. The manipulation part includes buttons(51) and display(53) combined with the housing. The angle changing member connects housing and vibration unit and is able to be restored by the elastic unit.

Description

Massage device with improved skin contact {SKIN CARE APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a skin massage device,

In particular, the case that forms the ultrasonic vibration unit and contacts the skin is connected to the housing through the non-powered variable member, the angle is changed according to the skin bending, so skin contactability is improved,

In addition, the sensing member for measuring the skin index (dry, neutral, oily) is a card type (or removable) relates to a massage device that is convenient to move and store.

Massage device for skin, especially exposed face or neck skin care is easy to hold and use by women, so the portable size is in the spotlight.

Ultrasonic vibration and ion supply functions are provided and modes such as cleaning, massage (vibrating), nutrition, and lifting are selected or performed automatically.

Among related massage devices, a technique related to measuring skin indexes such as dryness, neutrality, and oiliness, and executing a massage mode according thereto,

Patent registration of Hwajin Cosmetics Co., Ltd. No.0104479 (May 22, 1996) [Skin care device and skin care method using this skin care device],

Lee Seung-jin's Patent Publication No. 1997-0020075 (May 28, 1997) [Ion Massager],

Patent registration No. 0387913 (June 03, 2003) of Cotte Co., Ltd. [portable skin care device and skin care method].

However, the prior art does not provide a technique in which the vibration portion in contact with the skin is displaced according to the curve of the skin,

In addition, the patent of Cotte Co., Ltd. in relation to the appearance of the massage device is that the sensing member for measuring the skin index (hereinafter referred to as the 'jig means') is always attached to the inconvenience of carrying and storage.

On the other hand, there is a patent publication No. 2008-0067308 (July 18, 2008) of Matsushita Denko Corporation [ultrasound generator and skin care device using the same],

The prior art seems that the vibration portion can be supported and displaced by the spring.

However, in the above publication, the horn-side connecting terminal is brought into contact with the case of the vibration unit (referred to as 'horn' in the patent publication) at a plurality of places, which can be reliably fed to the ultrasonic vibrator via the flat plate-shaped horn. It is,

In particular, since the horn-side connecting terminal is elastically contacted with the plate-shaped horn by the spring structure, it is described that the contact pressure of the horn-side connecting terminal is prevented from becoming too large.

Spring is simply a shock absorber.

Accordingly, the present invention is connected to the housing by the resilient member that can be restored by the elastic means is the case constituting the ultrasonic vibration unit can be changed in the angle according to the curve of the skin can improve the skin contact, accordingly skin massage It is a main object to provide a massage device in which the effect is increased.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a massage device configured by satisfying the angle change performance and waterproofness at the same time by configuring the shell member in the form of a corrugated tube.

Furthermore, the present invention comprises a sensing member for measuring the skin index (dry, neutral, oily) to a removable (or card type),

It is an object of the present invention to provide a massage device in which the coupling part of the housing into which the sensing member is fitted is opened and closed by a separate cover to improve portability and storage.

Massage device with improved skin contact according to the present invention in order to achieve the above object

housing;

Ultrasonic vibration unit including a case coupled to the housing protruding;

An operation unit including buttons exposed to the housing; And

A variable member connecting the housing and the vibration unit to be restored by an elastic means;

It is made, including.

In addition, in the massage device with improved skin contact according to the present invention, it is preferable that the variable member has a corrugated tube type outer shell.

Furthermore, the massage device with improved skin contactability according to the present invention has a coupling portion formed in the housing, a detachable body fitted to the coupling portion, and the skin index sensing member consisting of two contact tips exposed on the body is coupled It is desirable to have

In addition, the housing coupling portion is preferably opened and closed by a separate cover.

The massage device with improved skin contactability according to the present invention may change the angle of the case in accordance with the curve of the skin through the variable member connecting the case and the housing forming the ultrasonic vibration unit, thereby improving skin contact. The massage effect is increased, and the deformable member is made of a corrugated outer shell to satisfy the angle change performance and waterproofness at the same time. Furthermore, the sensing member for measuring the skin index (dry, neutral, oily) is removable. The coupling part of the housing into which the sensing member is fitted can be opened and closed by a separate cover, thereby improving portability and storage.

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

First, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the massage apparatus according to the present invention is a housing 10 having an operation portion consisting of a button portion 51 and a display portion 53 on the front in appearance, and coupled to the housing and ultrasonic The case 21 constituting the vibration unit 20, the variable member 30 to enable the angle change of the case 21, and the sensing member 40 for measuring the skin index (dry, neutral, oily) It is provided.

Although the ultrasonic vibration unit 20 shows only the case 21 without the main components,

The specific technology was registered as Utility Model Registration No. 0224727 (March 09, 2001) by Latron, Inc. [Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Vibrator for Beauty Equipment] or Utility Model Registration No. 0290113 (Sept. 10, 2002) by Ulso Hitech Co., Ltd. Massage ultrasonic vibration device having a spin plate formed therein;

Ultrasonic vibrator (consisting of piezoelectric ceramic) that generates ultrasonic vibrations by converting electric vibrations into mechanical vibrations by applying an alternating electric field, and an external ultrasonic room that transmits ultrasonic waves toward the inner connection surface and destination point connected to the ultrasonic vibrator. It consists of a metal vibration amplification case having a slope.

The ultrasonic vibration unit 20 is to give the elasticity of the skin by smoothly removing the waste of the skin and blood circulation using 20KHz or more ultrasonic waves that are inaudible to human,

For example, ultrasonic waves, which are harmless to the human body by vibrating action at 1 million Hz per second, are delivered deep into the skin (4 ~ 5cm), stimulate each skin cell to activate the skin cells themselves, and penetrate into the subcutaneous fat layer. It has an excellent effect on body fat reduction due to its combustion function, and improves blood or lymph flow due to frictional heat caused by vibration, and provides nutrients to every corner of the cell smoothly. It helps to make the skin normalized and beautiful, and furthermore, it can suppress melanin pigmentation deep in the skin, reduce blemishes and freckles, and release whitening effect such as pores wastes and dust that cannot be washed out with face wash. Make sure

One of the core of the massage device according to the present invention, the variable member 30, as can be seen in Figure 2, in particular in the side view [B], the vibration unit case 21 provided on the head side of the housing 10 For

Connecting the housing 10 and the vibration unit 20, in particular the case 21, the angle is changed according to the curve of the skin during the massage to increase the skin contact can maximize the massage effect,

When the pressure is released after deformation, the shape is restored by the elastic means.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 2B and the enlarged circle, the deformable member 30 is a corrugated tube (commonly referred to as 'jara', a kind of bellows) type envelope 31. ), Both change performance and water resistance can be met at the same time.

The elastic means for the variable member may be due to the elasticity of the material constituting the outer shell, for this purpose, the outer shell 31 may be made of an elastomeric material.

In addition, both ends of the outer shell 31 are formed with a spiral fastening portion 31a and are coupled to the housing 10 and the vibration unit case 21, respectively.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4, the deformable member 30 may be made of a shell 31 and a separate coil spring 33, in this case the function of the elastic means is mainly responsible for the coil spring 33. .

In addition, the fixing of the declination member 30 may function as both ends of the coil spring engaging portion (33a), and when coupled to shrink the outer diameter of the engaging portion (33a) and then coupled to the housing 10 and the case 21, When the coupling is completed, the both ends of the locking portion 33a can be expanded again to form a form that prevents separation (both ends 33a of the spring 33 corresponds to the fastening portion 31a of the outer shell 31). In place).

The housing 10 of the massage device according to the present invention has a weight and shape that is suitable for female use and easy to grip, and is preferably in the form of its own charger or a general battery.

In addition, the coupling portion 11 of the housing 10, in particular, the coupling portion 11 formed at the head end where the case 21 of the vibration unit 20 is provided with a removable (or card type) skin index sensing member 40 is provided. have.

The sensing member 40 is composed of a detachable main body 41 and two contact tips 43 exposed to the main body, and the main body 41 has a non-slip protrusion 45 which functions at the time of separation and coupling. Coupling indicator lamp 47 is provided. The sensing member detects a current flowing through the skin to classify the skin condition into 'dry', 'neutral', and 'intelligent' according to the conductivity of the skin, and respectively, lamps 53h of the display unit 53 of the housing 10. Through 'V / Dry' (Very Dry). 'Dry', 'Moist'. The specific sensing method or process related matters can be found in the aforementioned patent registration No. 0387913.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 [C], the housing 10 coupling part 11 is formed with a separate cover 13 so that the coupling part 11 when the sensing member 40 is separated. Covered by the cover 13 may contribute to the prevention of foreign matter inflow and improve the appearance aesthetics, for this purpose, the shape of the cover is preferably in the form of a continuous portion of the appearance of the housing.

The cover 13 has one side shaft pin 13a connected to the housing 10 at all times, and the other side hook 13b for fixing the coupling state of the cover. In addition, although the shaft pin 13a of the cover is not shown, it is preferable to have elasticity and to bend and stretch the length, and if necessary, can be pulled and pushed (pull and push) to the housing coupling part 11. May be combined.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, the cover 13, even in the state in which the sensing member 40 is coupled to prevent or interfere with the massage movement (especially, to store or carry as it is in a state in which the sensing member is coupled In consideration of the case, it is preferable that the hook 13b of the cover 13 is coupled to the fitting portion 15 formed at a position adjacent to the coupling portion 11 of the housing 10. In this case, the shaft pin 13a of the cover may be configured to be bent in the form of a hinge, or alternatively, the material itself may be elastic and bendable and stretchable in length.

Next, the operation unit 50 provided on the front of the housing 10 is largely composed of a button unit 51 and a display unit 53,

Button unit 51 is usually configured as a so-called 'navigation key' of the mobile phone, the power on / off (51A) on the upper right, the skin index diagnosis (51B) on the upper left, ultrasound and ion supply (51C) on the lower right On the left side of the housing, each button is provided for adjusting (51D) the ultrasonic vibration and the ion supply intensity with a strong drug.

The display portion 53 is sequentially from top to bottom and from left to right,

Battery remaining indication 53a on top left, discharge warning 53b on top right,

Ultrasonic operation indication 53c, ion supply indication 53d,

Automatic execution indication (53e) for cleaning, massage (energize), nutrition, and lifting massage (53e),

4-step display in autorun mode (53f), ultrasonic vibration and ion supply intensity (53g),

Measured skin index ('V / Dry', 'Dry', 'Moist') (53h),

And during charging (55b), the power connection (55a), the charging is completed (55c),

When the corresponding function is activated for each item, the LCD type display part is displayed on each part. Alternatively, the display part may be configured such that a lamp is lit on each corresponding function part.

On the other hand, reference numeral '57' in FIGS. 1 and 2 [B] is an ion ground plate, which is known in the art to induce penetration of waste products or cosmetic products (drugs) deep into the skin through the supply of ions. Technology,

Cleansing effect that ions push skin toxins and wastes out of the surface to make the skin smooth and clean,

Ions supply nutrients deep into the skin barrier and deep into the dermis to enhance the blood circulation of healthy skin by strengthening capillary blood,

In addition, the ions can lift the capillaries by mutual fluctuations, facilitate blood circulation, and perform lifting functions that help to make the skin elastic by pore contraction and relaxation.

For example, Aram Huvis Co., Ltd. Patent Registration No. 0775861 (November 06, 2007) [Skin improvement device having multi-function] or Lee Wan-Soo Patent Publication No. 2009-0011993 (February 02, 2009) ) It can be found in [Ground Type Ion Current Generation Method and Skin Beauty Device Using the Same].

In the above description, a general known technique related to a vibration unit, a sensing member, an operation unit, etc. is omitted, but those skilled in the art can easily infer, infer, and reproduce the same.

In addition, in the above description of the present invention, the massage device having a specific shape and structure has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention can be variously modified, changed, and replaced by those skilled in the art. It should be interpreted as falling within the protection scope of the present invention.

1 is a front view of the massage device improved skin contact according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front [A], side [B] and back [C] of the massage device with improved skin contact according to the present invention.

3 is a view related to a modification of the cover in the massage device with improved skin contact according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the combination of the variable member different from FIG.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: housing 11: coupling part

13: cover 13a: shaft pin

13b: hook 20: vibration unit

21: Case 30: Kang member

31: jacket 33: spring

40: sensing member 41: main body

43: contact tip 50: control panel

51, 51A, 51B, 51C, 51D: Button 53: Display portion

Claims (4)

A housing 10; Ultrasonic vibration unit 20 comprising a case 21 protruding coupled to the housing 10; An operation unit 50 including buttons exposed to the housing 10; And A variable member 30 connecting the housing 10 and the vibration unit 20 and restorable by elastic means; Including but not limited to, The variable member 30 has a corrugated tube type and the outer shell 31 of the elastomer material, A coupling part 11 is formed in the housing 10, and a skin index sensing member includes a detachable main body 41 fitted to the coupling part 11, and two contact tips 43 exposed to the main body. 40 is combined, The housing 10 coupling portion 11 is opened and closed by a separate cover 13, The cover 13 is a massage device with improved skin contact, characterized in that it has a hook (13b) coupled to the fitting portion 15 formed in the position adjacent to the coupling portion 11 of the housing (10). The method of claim 1, The variable member 30 further includes a coil spring 33 arranged inside the outer shell 31. Spiral fastening portions 31a are formed at both ends of the shell 31 of the variable member 30 so as to be coupled to the housing 10 and the vibration unit 20 case 21, respectively. The coil spring 33 is coupled to the housing 10 and the case 21 after the outer diameter shrinkage of the engaging portion 33a at both ends, When the coupling is completed, both ends (33a) is extended again to prevent separation, Massage device having improved skin contact, characterized in that the engaging portion (33a) of both ends of the spring (33) is arranged in a position corresponding to the fastening portion (31a) of the outer shell (31). delete delete

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