Combined extracorporeal shock-wave and radio-frequency treatment device with Anti-cellulite function

Abstract

The present invention relates to a combined extracorporeal shock-wave and radio-frequency (RF) treatment device with an anti-cellulite function, comprising: a housing which is cylindrical with a predetermined mounting space therein, and which includes a mounting body part coupled to the front end thereof; an extracorporeal shock-wave treatment module provided in the housing and performing extracorporeal shock-wave treatment by using compressed air so as to accelerate a projectile to collide with an applicator such that shock waves generated during the collision are transmitted to the skin in contact with a transmitter through the transmitter corresponding to the tip of the applicator; and an RF treatment module provided in the housing so as to perform RF treatment by using a plurality of electrodes for generating bipolar RF waves.

Description

Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combination therapy device with anti-cellulite function

[0001] The present invention relates to an extracorporeal shock wave and high-frequency combined treatment device having an anti-cellulite function.

[0002] First, extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) is a sound wave therapy technique that increases the pressure around the target organ using sound waves and then transmits hypotonic sound waves. The biological treatment mechanism of ESWT studied to date is to induce hyperpolarization of the cell membrane of the target tissue and generate free radicals to induce healing.

[0003] This extracorporeal shock wave therapy is performed for the purpose of reducing pain and improving function by applying shock waves from outside the body to lesions such as medial epicondylitis and lateral epicondylitis of the humerus, plantar fasciitis, calcific tendonitis of the shoulder joint, and delayed fracture union, thereby helping with revascularization and stimulating or reactivating the healing process of tendons and their surrounding tissues and bones.

[0004] Next, high-frequency treatment is a treatment method that uses frequencies of 0.3 MHz to 5 MHz to increase skin regeneration and elasticity. Regarding the mechanism of action, it is being studied that high-frequency waves transmitted through the dermis stimulate the extracellular matrix existing in the subcutaneous fat layer, thereby contributing to skin regeneration and increased elasticity.

[0005] The devices that perform this high-frequency treatment are of the monopolar type, which is suitable for massage, obesity treatment, and pain treatment through a wide electric field range and strong skin penetration by applying high-frequency to a single plus electrode and causing the high-frequency to reflux from a ground electrode in contact with the skin, and the bipolar type, which is used for surgery or treatment of local areas by applying high-frequency energy to the skin from the plus electrode and causing it to reflux to an adjacent ground electrode, thereby preventing tissue damage due to stimulation outside the targeted range and a narrow electric field range.

[0006] Each of these treatment methods had to be performed individually using a single device tailored to each treatment method, and even when these were used in combination, treatment was performed only by sequentially using multiple devices, which caused a lot of inconvenience and inconvenience in the treatment process.

[0007] Accordingly, many technical attempts have been made to efficiently and effectively utilize extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-frequency therapy, and in this regard, a prior art document for providing an extracorporeal shock wave medical device with various functions that can selectively apply physical shock and electrical shock is "Extracorporeal shock wave medical device with added high-frequency and low-frequency treatment functions" (hereinafter referred to as "prior art") of Korean Patent Publication No. KR 10-2424812.

[0008] However, in the case of technology related to treatment devices that provide a combination of existing extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-frequency therapy functions, including conventional technologies, the problem was that the user could only selectively change the settings for extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-frequency therapy functions within a single device and use them sequentially, and that simultaneous linkage between functions could not be achieved in a complex manner.

[0009] The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a technology that can simultaneously and comprehensively provide extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-frequency therapy functions, and can also expect synergy between the functions in performing such a linked operation.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device with an anti-cellulite function of the present invention comprises: a housing having a cylindrical shape with a predetermined installation space inside, and including an installation body part coupled to a front end; an extracorporeal shock wave treatment module installed in the housing to perform extracorporeal shock wave treatment by accelerating a projectile using compressed air to collide with an applicator, thereby transmitting a shock wave generated upon collision to skin in contact with a transmitter corresponding to the front end of the applicator; and a high frequency treatment module installed in the housing to perform high frequency treatment using a plurality of electrodes that generate bipolar high frequency (RF), wherein the installation body part comprises: a first body part that is recessed toward the rear and has a suction groove in a cup shape, and the transmitter is installed so as to protrude at the center of the front surface; And a second body part formed to extend from the outside of the first body part to have a ring-shaped installation surface, so that a plurality of electrodes of the high-frequency treatment module are exposed to the front side and installed to be radially evenly spread out with the transmitter at the center.

[0011] Here, the installation body part further includes a suction hole providing section having a tubular structure that protrudes rearward from at least one position of the first body part and has a suction hole that is opened to communicate the suction groove and the inside of the housing; and the extracorporeal shock wave and high-frequency complex treatment device further includes a suction module that is connected to the suction hole providing section and allows a ring-shaped area between an area of ​​the skin contacting the front end of the housing, where the transmitter is in contact, and an area where a plurality of electrodes of the high-frequency treatment module are in contact to be sucked rearward through suction when driven so that the area is sucked into the suction groove.

[0012] In addition, the transmitter of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module is installed so that the front-back reference height of the front end protrudes further forward than the front-back reference height of the front end of the electrode of the high-frequency treatment module.

[0013] In addition, the transmitter of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module is installed so that the front-backward reference height of the front end protrudes 6 mm to 7 mm further forward than the front-backward reference height of the front end of the electrode of the high-frequency treatment module.

[0014] In addition, when the transmitter of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module has a diameter of 40 mm to 50 mm based on the front surface, the first body part is provided in a form having a diameter of 70 mm to 80 mm based on the front surface.

[0015] And the extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device further includes a handle structure formed to extend so as to have a predetermined gripping space inside at least one location on the side of the housing.

[0016] According to the present invention, the following effects are achieved.

[0017] First, it is possible to provide both extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-frequency therapy simultaneously and in a complex manner, and synergy between the functions can also be expected in the performance of this linked action.

[0018] Second, when performing extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the center and high-frequency therapy in the periphery based on the skin contact surface of the device, the skin layer is pulled posteriorly through suction in the area between them to provide movement to the muscle layer located below the fat layer, so that each treatment function can be performed more effectively.

[0019] Third, the suction area makes the transmitter contact area more dense, so that self-disintegration through extracorporeal shock wave-based blood circulation can be more effective, and thus the cellulite removal function can be more advanced.

[0020] Fourth, the level of effectiveness of the complex treatment function and the synergy between functions can be further enhanced through the specific installation form of the transmitter of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module and the high-frequency therapy module and the formation structure of the suction groove.

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of an extracorporeal shock wave and high-frequency combined treatment device according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 is a front view showing the structure of an extracorporeal shock wave and high-frequency combined treatment device according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 is a side view illustrating the structure of an extracorporeal shock wave and high-frequency combined treatment device according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation structure of each module in the extracorporeal shock wave and high-frequency combined treatment device according to the present invention.

[0025] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings, but already well-known technical parts will be omitted or compressed for the sake of brevity.

[0026] <Description of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave and Radiofrequency Combination Therapy Device>

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device (100) having an anti-cellulite function of the present invention relates to a device that can selectively or combinedly use extracorporeal shock wave treatment and high frequency treatment functions, and for this purpose, includes a housing (110), a handle structure (120), an extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130), a high frequency treatment module (140), a suction module (150), and a control module (not shown).

[0028] The housing (110) corresponds to the entire outer body corresponding to the gun portion that the worker directly holds in his hand and performs treatment on the device, which is provided in a cylindrical shape with a predetermined installation space inside.

[0029] Here, an installation body part (115) is provided at the front end of the housing (110) to specifically limit the installation form of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130) and high-frequency treatment module (140), which will be described later.

[0030] Specifically, the installation body part (115) includes a first body part (115a) that determines the front installation form of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130), a second body part (115b) that determines the front installation form of the high-frequency treatment module (140), and a suction hole providing part (115c) formed for connection with the suction module (150).

[0031] First, the first body part (115a) is recessed toward the rear as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 and has a suction groove (115T) in the shape of a cup, and a transmitter (132) is installed so as to protrude at the center of the front surface.

[0032] In addition, the second body part (115b) is formed to extend from the outside of the first body part (115a) to have a ring-shaped installation surface, so that a plurality of electrodes (141) of the high-frequency treatment module (140) are exposed to the front side and are installed to be evenly spread radially with the transmitter (132) placed in the center as shown in FIG. 2.

[0033] Most preferably, a plurality of electrodes (141) of a high-frequency treatment module (140) are arranged in a radially spread arrangement structure with equal spacing from each other in a circle along the installation surface of the ring-shaped second body part (115b), and it is preferable to have a configuration of 6 or 8 as shown in FIG. 2.

[0034] Lastly, the suction hole providing portion (115c) has a tubular structure that protrudes rearward from at least one position of the first body portion (115a), and is provided with a suction hole (115H) that is open to communicate the inside of the suction groove (115T) and the inside of the housing (110).

[0035] Here, the rear end of the suction hole providing portion (115c) is connected to the front end of the suction hose, and the rear end of the suction hose is connected to the suction module (150) to be described later.

[0036] The handle structure (120) is a structural part formed to extend so as to have a predetermined grip space (120T) inside at least one position on the side of the housing (110), and is most preferably provided as a pair so that one side can be selectively selected or both sides can be held with both hands as shown in FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

[0037] The extracorporeal shock wave therapy module (130) is a device that performs extracorporeal shock wave therapy by accelerating a projectile (134) using compressed air as illustrated in FIG. 4 to collide with an applicator (131), thereby transmitting shock waves generated upon collision to the skin in contact with the transmitter (132) corresponding to the front end of the applicator (131).

[0038] Specifically, the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module (130) uses air pressure to create a pressure wave, and based on an operation command from a control module (not shown), the compressed air output unit (135) accelerates the projectile (134) through compressed air, moves toward the front end within the projectile moving tube (133), and collides with the applicator (131) connected to the front end of the projectile moving tube (133), and the applicator (131) transmits the pressure wave created through the transmitter (132) corresponding to the front end to the body, so that radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is performed within a central predetermined area.

[0039] When this extracorporeal shock wave therapy module (130) is installed in the housing (110), the projectile moving tube (133) and the projectile (134) are placed in the internal space of the housing (110), and the applicator (131) and the transmitter (132) are exposed to the front side, but it is preferable that the front end of the transmitter (132) protrude outwardly in front of the suction groove (115T) provided in the first body part (115a).

[0040] In addition, the transmitter (132) of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130) is installed so that the front-back reference height of the front end protrudes further forward (H) than the front-back reference height of the front end of the electrode of the high-frequency treatment module, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0041] Through this, the skin surface of the area (T2) where extracorporeal shock wave therapy is performed is made to adhere more densely, and at the same time, the muscle layer below the fat layer in the skin is included in the suction area (T3) that is sucked into the suction groove (115T), so that the muscle layer also experiences movement, thereby making the degree of blood circulation and the removal of cellulite related to it more effective.

[0042] Specifically, the transmitter (132) of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130) is designed so that the height difference (H) of the front end of the front end protrudes forward more than the front end reference height of the front end of the electrode of the high-frequency treatment module, as shown in FIG. 3, is within an appropriate range of 6 mm to 7 mm (most preferably 6.72 mm).

[0043] The high-frequency treatment module (140) is a device that performs high-frequency treatment using a plurality of electrodes that generate bipolar high-frequency (bipolar RF).

[0044] Specifically, the high-frequency treatment module (140) is electrically connected to the electrodes (141) that are radially spread out around the transmitter (132) of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130) in the second body part (115b), and the high-frequency output unit (142) transmits an alternating current of a high-frequency range (200-1200 KHz) so that frictional energy caused by vibration of tissue ions generated in the process of the alternating current spreading around on the contact surface of the electrode (141) increases the temperature of the tissue, thereby forming a high-frequency treatment area (T1) that induces coagulation necrosis.

[0045] For this purpose, electrodes (141) arranged in a configuration of 6 or 8 are arranged in pairs so that when high-frequency energy is applied to the skin from the plus electrode, it can be refluxed to the adjacent ground electrode.

[0046] As a result, the transmitter (132) of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130) is formed to protrude at the center of the front of the installation body part (115) of the housing (110), and a suction groove (115T) recessed in the shape of a cup of the first body part (115a) is provided to surround it, and a structure is provided in which a plurality of electrodes (141) of the high-frequency treatment module (140) are radially arranged on the installation surface of the second body part (115b) surrounding the outer side of the groove structure.

[0047] In addition, when the transmitter (132) of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module (130) has an outermost diameter (D1) of 40 mm to 50 mm based on the front surface, as shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable that the first body part (115a) be provided in a form having an outermost diameter (D2) of 70 mm to 80 mm based on the front surface, and the second body part (115b) be provided in a form having an outermost diameter (D3) of 110 mm to 120 mm based on the front surface.

[0048] Most preferably, the outermost diameter (D1) based on the front surface of the transmitter (132) of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module (130) may be 43 mm to 45 mm, the outermost diameter (D2) based on the front surface of the first body part (115a) may be 75 mm to 76 mm, and the outermost diameter (D3) based on the front surface of the second body part (115b) may be 115 mm to 116 mm.

[0049] Through this, the skin surface of the area (T1) where high-frequency treatment is performed is made to adhere more densely, and at the same time, the muscle layer below the fat layer in the skin is included in the suction area (T3) sucked into the suction groove (115T), so that movement is also experienced in the muscle layer, so that the degree of fat melting and targeting of the functional area can be made more effectively.

[0050] The suction module (150) is connected to the suction hole providing section (115c) so that when driven, the ring-shaped area (T1) between the area (T2) where the skin transmitter (132) contacts the front end of the housing (110) and the area (T2) where multiple electrodes of the high-frequency treatment module contact each other is sucked to the rear side and sucked into the suction groove (115T).

[0051] Specifically, the suction module (150) allows the skin to be sucked into the suction groove (115T) through suction, thereby lifting the area from the epidermis layer to the dermis layer to the fascia layer to the fat layer to the muscle layer, thereby allowing movement to be imparted to the muscle layer as well.

[0052] The control module (not shown) is electrically connected to the compressed air output unit (135) of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130), the high-frequency output unit (142) of the high-frequency treatment module (140), and the suction module (150) to control the operating status of each component.

[0053] That is, the operating status of the compressed air output unit (135) of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module (130), the high-frequency output unit (142) of the high-frequency therapy module (140), and the suction module (150) is controlled through a control command generated based on a signal input to the control module, so that the functions of extracorporeal shock wave therapy, high-frequency therapy, and suction can all be performed simultaneously or selectively.

[0054] A test was conducted to verify the actual clinical effect using the extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device (100) equipped with an anti-cellulite function according to the present invention described as described above, and the skin condition and temperature changes before and after the functions of extracorporeal shock wave treatment, high frequency treatment, and suction were all performed at once, and the results as shown in Table 1 below were obtained.

[0055] Abdomen before and after treatment Abdomen (thermal imaging camera) leg Bridge (thermal imaging camera)

[0056] As shown in Table 1, when using the extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device (100) with an anti-cellulite function according to the present invention, the temperature of the abdomen increased from 29℃ to 34℃ and a temperature change of +5℃ to +6℃ was observed, and the temperature of the legs increased from 31℃ to 32℃ and a temperature change of +1℃ to +2℃ was observed. Considering that the abdomen showed a temperature increase from 30℃ to 33℃ and a temperature change of +3℃ and the legs showed a temperature increase within 31℃ and a temperature change of +1℃, as verified in a test of the same test subject using an existing device that only performs high frequency treatment, it can be seen that a significant functional improvement has been made.

[0057] In fact, as you can see from the photos of the abdomen and legs, the blood circulation and cellulite removal are also very good.

[0058] Therefore, in terms of the configuration of the extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency complex treatment device (100) with an anti-cellulite function according to the present invention, the installation form and driving form of the extracorporeal shock wave treatment module (130), the high frequency treatment module (140), and the suction module (150) provide the extracorporeal shock wave treatment function and the high frequency treatment function in a complex and linked manner at the same time, thereby enhancing the functional level, and it can be seen that the synergy between the functions in performing this linked action is also greatly improved.

[0059] The embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate, not limit, the technical concepts of the present invention. These embodiments do not limit the scope of the technical concepts of the present invention. The scope of protection should be interpreted according to the following claims, and all technical concepts within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention.

[0060] <Explanation of symbols>

[0061] 100: Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device

[0062] 110: Housing

[0063] 115: Installation body

[0064] 115a: First body part 115b: Second body part

[0065] 115T: Suction hole 115c: Suction hole providing part

[0066] 115H: Suction hole

[0067] 120: Handle structure

[0068] 120T: Phage space

[0069] 130: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Module

[0070] 131: Applicator 132: Transmitter

[0071] 133: Projectile moving tube 134: Projectile

[0072] 135: Compressed air output section

[0073] 140: High-frequency treatment module

[0074] 141: Electrode 142: High-frequency output

[0075] 150: Suction module

Claims

1. A housing having a tubular shape with a predetermined installation space inside and including an installation body part that is connected to the front end; An extracorporeal shock wave treatment module installed in the housing to perform extracorporeal shock wave treatment by accelerating a projectile using compressed air to collide with an applicator, thereby transmitting shock waves generated upon collision to the skin in contact with the transmitter corresponding to the front end of the applicator; and It includes a high-frequency treatment module installed in the housing to perform high-frequency treatment using a plurality of electrodes that generate bipolar RF; The above installation body part is, A first body part having a suction groove shaped like a cup and recessed toward the rear, and the transmitter is installed so as to protrude at the center of the front; and A second body part is formed to extend from the outside of the first body part to have a ring-shaped installation surface, and a plurality of electrodes of the high-frequency treatment module are exposed to the front side and installed to be radially evenly spread out with the transmitter at the center; characterized in that it includes; Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device with anti-cellulite function.

2. In paragraph 1, The above installation body part is, It further includes a suction hole providing portion having a tubular structure that protrudes rearward from at least one position of the first body portion and has a suction hole that is open to communicate the suction groove and the inside of the housing; The above extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device is, A suction module is further characterized in that it is connected to the above suction hole provision section and, when driven, allows the ring-shaped area between the area where the transmitter on the skin contacts the front end of the housing and the area where a plurality of electrodes of the high-frequency treatment module contacts to be sucked toward the rear and sucked into the suction groove. Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device with anti-cellulite function.

3. In paragraph 2, The transmitter of the above extracorporeal shock wave treatment module is characterized in that it is installed so that the front-back reference height of the front end protrudes further forward than the front-back reference height of the front end of the electrode of the high-frequency treatment module. Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device with anti-cellulite function.

4. In paragraph 3, The transmitter of the above extracorporeal shock wave treatment module is characterized in that it is installed so that the front-back reference height of the front end protrudes 6 mm to 7 mm further forward than the front-back reference height of the front end of the electrode of the high-frequency treatment module. Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device with anti-cellulite function.

5. In paragraph 3, The transmitter of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy module has a diameter of 40 mm to 50 mm based on the front surface, and the first body part is characterized in that it is provided in a form having a diameter of 70 mm to 80 mm based on the front surface. Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device with anti-cellulite function.

6. In paragraph 1, The above extracorporeal shock wave and high frequency combined treatment device is, It is characterized in that it further includes a handle structure formed to extend so as to have a predetermined grip space inside at least one position on the side of the housing. Extracorporeal shock wave and radiofrequency combined treatment device with anti-cellulite function.

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