Cosmetic band

Abstract

The present application provides a cosmetic belt that is wound around a prescribed part of the body, provides an electric cosmetic effect, is easy to attach and detach, and enables simple structure and sufficient power supply. A cosmetic belt is provided that uses a leaf spring 11 formed of a conductive material that has elasticity in the direction in which winding is desired and a form in which winding is restricted when extending in a planar shape, and includes: a belt-shaped body 10 that is wound around a prescribed part of the body; the leaf spring 11 that is provided substantially parallel to the length direction of the belt-shaped body; an electrode 12 that is attached to the belt-shaped body in a manner that contacts the body when the belt-shaped body is wound; a conductive path that electrically connects the leaf spring and the electrode; and a power supply portion 13 that supplies power to the leaf spring, and when the restriction of the leaf spring is released, the belt-shaped body is wound around the prescribed part due to the elasticity, and a cosmetic effect is provided from the electrode by the applied current from the power supply portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a beauty belt that is wrapped around a designated part of the body and provides an electro-optical beauty effect. Background Technology

[0002] Beauty bands, which are wrapped around the arms, legs, waist, etc., to apply pressure and provide training, have long been known. For example, electromuscular stimulation (EMS), which applies an electric current at a specified frequency to the body, can induce muscle contraction and muscle movement by electrically stimulating the skin at frequencies of a few Hz to a few kHz.

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes an electrode device for an electromedical device that is wound around the head, disclosing a structure in which a flexible electrode foil is mounted on one side of an elastic strip-shaped base. The elasticity in this document refers to the use of soft raw materials in a way that adapts to the skin surface, and cannot be described as a structure that can be simply wound.

[0004] Similarly, patent documents 2 to 8 disclose strip devices for massaging and training muscles by applying electricity to various parts of the body, but none of them disclose a structure that improves the ease of winding.

[0005] Non-patent document 1 discloses a pressurized EMS tape based on the invention (LABO WELL Co., Ltd.'s "Pressure EMS Tape - Just Roll It Up! Smart"). This product is constructed with an internal leaf spring for easy winding, but since it also contains electrodes and is made of cloth, it suffers from various problems such as difficulty in using it with gels, deterioration of the conductive cloth itself, and poor wipeability.

[0006] Patent document 9 discloses an ion-importing device that serves as a head capable of exchanging and introducing ions, with a structure in which a coil spring and a leaf spring are used as electrodes.

[0007] Existing technical documents

[0008] Patent documents

[0009] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-10591

[0010] Patent Document 2: Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 62-12353

[0011] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent No. 3157090

[0012] Patent Document 4: Japanese Patent No. 3323613

[0013] Patent Document 5: Japanese Patent No. 6380796

[0014] Patent Document 6: Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-77012

[0015] Patent Document 7: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 54-144785

[0016] Patent Document 8: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-17396

[0017] Patent Document 9: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-201884

[0018] Non-patent literature

[0019] Non-patent document 1: Web URL: http: / / www.labowell.com / product / makudake.html Searched on February 7, 2020 Summary of the Invention

[0020] The technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0021] As the prior art described above has shown, various instruments have been proposed for use on specific parts of the body, but no structure has been provided that can be easily installed and removed with one hand.

[0022] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a beauty belt that can be wrapped around a specified part of the body to bring about an electric beauty effect, is easy to install and remove, and makes it possible to have a simple structure and sufficient electrical charge.

[0023] Means for solving technical problems

[0024] To address the above problems, the present invention provides the following beauty belt.

[0025] That is, according to the first embodiment, a beauty band is provided, characterized by using a leaf spring made of conductive material that is elastic in the desired winding direction and has a winding-restrained shape when extended in a planar shape. The beauty band includes: a strip body that is wound around a predetermined part of the body; a leaf spring that is arranged substantially parallel to the length direction of the strip body; an electrode that is attached to the strip body in such a way that it contacts the body when the strip body is wound; a conductive passage that electrically connects the leaf spring to the electrode; and a power supply that energizes the leaf spring. When the restraint of the leaf spring is released, the strip body is wound around the predetermined part due to its elasticity, and the beauty effect is brought about by the applied current from the power supply through the electrode.

[0026] According to the second embodiment, in the structure where the electrode is formed of conductive rubber and attached to the strip, the leaf spring is in direct contact with the conductive rubber to form the conductive path.

[0027] According to the third embodiment, the electrode can be configured such that the conductive cloth formed by conductive wires is sewn into the structure of the strip, and the leaf spring and the conductive cloth are in direct contact to form the conductive path.

[0028] According to the fourth embodiment, the strip may be configured such that a magnetic attraction portion is provided at the end of the strip, and the strip is attached to the predetermined position by magnetic attraction between the magnetic attraction portion and the receiving portion of the strip during winding.

[0029] According to the fifth embodiment, the bearing part can be configured as the leaf spring.

[0030] According to the sixth embodiment, the leaf springs can be configured such that at least two leaf springs are provided, each connected to an electrode of a different polarity.

[0031] According to the seventh embodiment, the leaf spring can be configured such that at least one leaf spring is provided, wherein the leaf spring is electrically divided into two with respect to at least one of the length direction, thickness direction or width direction, and electrodes of different polarities are connected to the respective divided regions.

[0032] According to the eighth embodiment, a heating element may also be provided in the strip.

[0033] Invention Effects

[0034] According to the present invention, a beauty band can be provided that fits easily and appropriately at a designated location on the body due to the elasticity of the leaf spring, and can also be removed. In such a structure, since the leaf spring is made of a conductive material, the power source and electrodes can be electrically connected through the leaf spring, thus simplifying the structure and allowing sufficient electrical current to be applied to the skin surface. Furthermore, excellent water resistance also helps reduce malfunctions.

[0035] Furthermore, by having a heating element, it can share the power supply while providing a warming effect, promoting blood circulation and enhancing the beauty effect. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the surface of the beauty belt described in this invention.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the back of the beauty band described in this invention.

[0038] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing the state of the leaf spring.

[0039] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram showing the connection status between the leaf spring and the power supply unit.

[0040] Figure 5This is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the connection state between the leaf spring and the power supply unit.

[0041] Figure Labels

[0042] 1: Beauty belt

[0043] 10: Ribbon-like body

[0044] 11: Leaf Spring

[0045] 12: Electrode

[0046] 13: Power Supply Section

[0047] 14: Heating section Detailed Implementation

[0048] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are not limited to the following.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the surface of the cosmetic belt 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a picture of the back of the same beauty belt.

[0050] In this embodiment, the beauty band 1 is primarily made of a flexible raw material of silicone, forming the surface and back sides, with other materials combined at various locations as described later. When using silicone, the shape is easily adjustable and easy to wind, while its gentle and comfortable feel against the skin aids in installation.

[0051] In this invention, these materials are arbitrary; for example, other resins or fabrics can also be used to form a whole.

[0052] The beauty band 1 includes: a band 10 constituting the main body; leaf springs 11, 11 built into the band 10; electrodes 12, 12 that contact the user's skin surface on the back side; and a power supply unit 13 for energizing the leaf springs 11, 11.

[0053] The strip 10 is divided into the following parts from left to right in the figure: an elastic winding part 100 with a built-in leaf spring 11, a connecting part 101, a power supply mounting part 102, a flexible part 103, and a magnetic part 104.

[0054] On the elastic winding section 100, two leaf springs 11, 11, which are one of the features of this invention, are built in parallel, one above the other, covering approximately half the length in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, it is about 30 cm long, and the diameter when winding is about 6 cm to 10 cm, which is a suitable length. This is the main envisioned length of the beauty belt in this embodiment when wound around the arms, but of course, the length can be appropriately set according to the target area to be installed.

[0055] Electrodes 12, 12 are provided on the back side of the elastic winding portion 100. Electrodes 12 are formed of conductive silicon, and current is passed through the skin surface between the upper and lower electrodes 12, 12. In this invention, electrodes 12 are in electrical contact with the conductive material leaf spring 11.

[0056] By forming electrodes with conductive silicon, an integrated appearance with the strip 10 can be achieved. Due to its excellent water resistance, it is also easy to wash and gel. It should be noted that conductive silicon is used in this embodiment, but similarly, any conductive rubber resistant to water can be used. As is well known, conductive rubber is made by combining conductive carbon black or metal powder with various rubber raw materials such as natural rubber and synthetic rubber, and these rubbers can be used appropriately.

[0057] Thus, unlike conventional products, conductive rubber is used on the electrodes in this invention. However, a drawback of conductive rubber is that its conductivity may not be high. Therefore, compared to using conductive wires, the following problem exists: if only one end is energized, sufficient power cannot be supplied to the entire electrode.

[0058] To solve this problem, the present invention enables the application of a certain amount of electricity to the skin surface within the range of the leaf spring 11, which is made of conductive material, by making the conductive material leaf spring 11 directly contact the electrode 12 made of conductive rubber, thus achieving sufficient energization.

[0059] It should be noted that the material of the electrodes is arbitrary, depending on the raw materials and design of the strip 10. For example, it can be formed using conductive cloth made of conductive wires, which is sewn into the structure of the strip 10. Even in this case, due to the direct contact between the leaf spring and the conductive cloth, poor contact is less likely to occur, thus contributing to a sufficient power supply.

[0060] As described above, the structure in which the leaf spring 11 and the electrode 12 are in direct contact is the simplest, but wires and contacts can also be provided separately as a conductive path for electrical connection. In this invention, it is most important to use the leaf spring 11 as a energizing path from the power supply unit 13, and the structure of the conductive path between the leaf spring 11 and the electrode 12 is arbitrary.

[0061] When using wires and contacts, preferably, multiple points of power are provided along the entire length of the leaf spring 11. As described above, sufficient power can be supplied even with conductive rubber by making electrical contact at least at both ends and the center of the leaf spring.

[0062] On the right side of the elastic winding portion 100, a continuous connecting portion 101 has recesses 101a, 101a that decrease in width. By providing recesses 101a, the elastic winding portion 100 is formed more easily than the elastic winding portion 100 and the power mounting portion 102 on both sides. As a result, by holding the area near the power mounting portion 102 and swinging the elastic winding portion 100, the circumferential speed of the elastic winding portion 100 can be increased, and it can be forcefully wound onto the target area.

[0063] In addition, the recessed portion 101a also has the effect of making it easy to hook the fingers while the palm surrounds the power mounting portion 102. By hooking the fingers, it can prevent slippage when the elastic winding portion 100 is swung, and can wrap around the target area with sufficient force.

[0064] As in this embodiment, when conductive rubber or silicone material is used in the strip 10, it is easier to maintain the overall shape compared to cloth. However, on the other hand, sometimes the electrodes become difficult to adhere to the skin. According to the present invention, by using the leaf spring 11, the adhesion to the skin surface can be improved. The structure of the present invention, which combines an elastically wound leaf spring with silicone material, is particularly suitable.

[0065] The power supply unit 13 is integrally attached to the power supply mounting unit 102. By making it an integral unit, a seamless appearance, ease of maintenance, and water resistance can be improved. Various buttons 130, 131, and 132 of the power supply unit 13 can be arranged on the surface for operation.

[0066] The power supply unit 13 has a built-in rechargeable battery and can output the pulse current required by EMS through the internal control circuit.

[0067] In this embodiment, the strength of the EMS and heater can be adjusted using the + button 130 and the - button 131, and the power switch can be operated using the power button 132.

[0068] The operating time of the EMS can be set to approximately 10 minutes, and a timer in the power supply unit 13 can be used to terminate it at a specified time.

[0069] Furthermore, the power supply unit 13 can be equipped with a function to measure the output current, and automatically stop when the output current exceeds a predetermined value. In this invention, there are situations where the user may experience pain when unloading due to the elastic force acting in the winding direction. Therefore, this stopping function can prevent the power supply from causing pain.

[0070] It should be noted that, in this invention, the power supply unit 13 is not limited to being an integral unit; it can also be detachable.

[0071] The flexible part 103 has a longitudinal groove 103a and an opening 103b, making it easier to wind than the connecting part 101. In use, the magnetic part 104 at the right end is wound around the outer periphery of the elastic winding part 100, thereby magnetically fixing it to the elastic winding part 100.

[0072] That is, a magnetic body such as a magnet is built into the magnetic suction part 104, which can magnetically attract the leaf spring 11. By using the leaf spring 11, the beauty belt can be fixed at any position, and there is no need to have other parts on the receiving part of the magnetic suction part 104, which also helps to reduce the number of parts and improve the appearance.

[0073] It should be noted that, depending on the length of the beauty belt and the raw material of the belt, the aforementioned supporting part does not necessarily have to be used in conjunction with a leaf spring in this invention. Alternatively, it may have a structure in which a magnetically attractive component is provided separately on the surface side and magnetically attracted to the magnetically attractive part 104.

[0074] It is not limited to structures fixed by magnetic attraction; it can also be a structure attached by hook and loop fasteners.

[0075] Alternatively, it could be a structure in which the ends are not initially fixed, but are wound and held only by the elasticity of the elastic winding portion 10.

[0076] Two or more beauty bands 1 of the present invention can also be used. For example, when used on the abdomen, the first magnetic part 104 is magnetically attracted to the end of the second elastic winding part 100, and any part of the second magnetic part 104 and the first elastic winding part 100 is magnetically attracted, so that the beauty band 1 can be installed on various parts of different thicknesses for beauty treatment.

[0077] Here, for leaf spring 11 Figure 3 and Figure 4 Let me explain.

[0078] The leaf spring 11 used in this invention is a spring that is elastic in the winding direction, and its cross-section is machined into an arc shape. For example... Figure 3 As shown in a, during stretching, the tension of the curved surface rebounds with a force in the direction of f1, thus overcoming the elastic force (force of f2) to be wound and maintaining the extended state.

[0079] However, when the force f1 increases further until the curved section straightens into a straight line, the tension on the curved surface is released, and it is suddenly lifted by the elastic force f2. Figure 3 It coils in a manner similar to b. This type of leaf spring is well-known and can also be used, for example, in watches that are simply wound around the wrist and mounted (tap watches), etc.

[0080] This invention applies the leaf spring 11 to the beauty belt 1, Figure 3The outer peripheral surface with a medium arc shape is located on the back side. By having the user grasp the power mounting part 102, the elastic winding part 100 is distributed to the upper arm, etc. The force in the f1 direction exerts a strong effect, and the elastic force f2 of the winding allows for easy winding onto the target area.

[0081] The advantages of using this leaf spring 11 can be summarized as follows. That is, by using a leaf spring that is elastic in the direction of winding and has a restricted shape when extended in a planar form, the beauty belt 1 can be easily attached and detached with a single touch, even using one hand.

[0082] Furthermore, the plate 11 can be made of a conductive material, just like a typical leaf spring 11, and can be used as a energizing path from the power supply section 13 to the electrode 12. The power supply section 13 and the electrode 12 need to be structurally isolated to some extent, but since they are parts that are frequently wound and extended, countermeasures against circuit breaks are required.

[0083] According to the present invention, since a leaf spring 11 with no concern about strength can be used, an electrical path that is easy to manufacture and has excellent durability can be provided.

[0084] Furthermore, by using a leaf spring 11 with a wide surface, even large currents can be passed through without obstruction.

[0085] Furthermore, as with a typical leaf spring 11, it can be formed of a magnetic metal, and this leaf spring 11 can be used as a support for a magnet or the like at the magnetic end. Thus, it can have a fixing function that allows for easy attachment and detachment from any part by having only one side with a magnet.

[0086] Therefore, applying the leaf spring 11 to the beauty belt 1 can be said to have many complementary effects.

[0087] In this embodiment, a heating element 14 is built into the space between the leaf springs 11 of the elastic winding portion 100. Power supplied from the power supply unit 13 provides warmth to the skin surface through the heating element 14, which helps to enhance the cosmetic effect.

[0088] Raising skin temperature via the heating element 14 can improve metabolic efficiency and enhance the effectiveness of EMS-based muscle training. Furthermore, preheating the muscles can also reduce strain.

[0089] Two leaf springs 11, 11 can also be used when supplying power to the heating unit 14.

[0090] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram showing the connection state between the leaf spring and the power supply unit. As shown in the diagram, starting from the power supply unit 13, the electrical connection and power supply are performed in the following order: upper wire 133, upper leaf spring 11, lower leaf spring 11, and lower wire 133.

[0091] It should be noted that in this invention, the leaf spring 11 can also be used on any pole, while the opposite pole can be connected to the power supply unit 13 using other power paths.

[0092] Figure 5 This is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the connection state between the leaf spring and the power supply unit.

[0093] A leaf spring 11 is electrically divided into two parts in the width direction, with an upper part 111 and a lower part 112 sandwiching an insulating part 110 to form a pair of poles. The upper part 111 and the lower part 112 are electrically connected to a power supply part 13 via wires 133.

[0094] Alternatively, a leaf spring can be divided in the thickness direction. For example, it can also be a structure consisting of an insulating layer sandwiched between the front and back sides to form a pair of poles.

[0095] Furthermore, it can also be divided along its length to serve as a current-carrying path. Alternatively, it can be divided into the left and right halves shown in the diagram, with an insulating section placed in the middle.

[0096] As described above, the beauty band of the present invention can be tightly bound by using the leaf spring 11 as the power conduction path, and by using the leaf spring 11 itself as the power conduction path to the electrode, even the electrode covered by a power conduction material with low conductivity can be charged to the skin surface within the range of the leaf spring.

[0097] In particular, because conductive silicon and the like are used on the electrodes, it is resistant to moisture, can be wiped clean, and can be used cleanly.

Claims

1. A beauty belt, characterized in that, The beauty band, made of a conductive material, is elastic in the desired winding direction and has a restricted winding shape when extended in a planar manner. A strip-shaped body, said strip-shaped body being wrapped around a designated part of the body; A leaf spring, which is disposed within the strip body in a manner substantially parallel to the length direction of the strip body; Electrodes, said electrodes being attached to the strip in such a way that they come into contact with the body when the strip is wound around it; A conductive path electrically connects the leaf spring to the electrode; as well as The power supply unit energizes the leaf spring. When the restraint of the leaf spring is released, the strip, due to its elasticity, winds around a designated area, and the cosmetic effect is achieved from the electrode by the applied current from the power source. In the structure where the electrode is formed of conductive rubber and attached to the strip, the leaf spring is in direct contact with the conductive rubber to form the conductive path; or In the structure where the electrode is formed of conductive cloth made of conductive wire and the conductive cloth is sewn into the strip, the leaf spring and the conductive cloth are in direct contact to form the conductive path.

2. The beauty belt according to claim 1, wherein, A magnetic attraction part is provided at the end of the strip. When the strip is wound, the magnetic attraction part magnetically attracts the supporting part of the strip, thereby installing it at the designated location.

3. The beauty belt according to claim 2, wherein, The supporting part is the leaf spring.

4. The beauty belt according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, At least two leaf springs are provided. The electrodes of different polarities are connected respectively.

5. The beauty band according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, At least one leaf spring is provided. One of the leaf springs is electrically divided into two with respect to at least one of the length, thickness, or width directions. The electrodes of different polarities are connected to the respective segmented regions.

6. The beauty band according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The strip-shaped body includes a heating element.

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