Needle laser treatment system

Abstract

The needle laser treatment system of the present application includes: an optical cable connected to a laser generator to provide laser generated from the laser generator; a hand-held portion having a plurality of lenses for amplifying or expanding the laser provided from the optical cable; and a needle unit connected to the lower end of the hand-held portion for receiving the laser through the hand-held portion and allowing the laser to pass through the skin surface and directly irradiate the surgical site in the skin, the hand-held portion including: a focusing lens for allowing the laser provided from the optical cable to be incident; a convex lens for expanding or amplifying the laser released from the focusing lens; a collimating lens for allowing the laser released from the convex lens to be released in parallel to the traveling direction; and an optical lens portion connected to the needle unit and provided with a plurality of optical lenses to expand or amplify the laser released from the collimating lens and delivered to the needle unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a needle laser treatment system. Background Technology

[0002] Commonly used treatments include electroacupuncture, magnetic field (or magnet) acupuncture, infrared acupuncture, and ultrasonic acupuncture, which utilize electricity, magnetic fields, infrared rays, lasers, and ultrasound.

[0003] This treatment method uses a non-invasive approach, primarily a method that can achieve a stimulating effect by applying electric current or magnetic field, infrared rays, ultrasound, etc., to the affected area.

[0004] However, the existing treatment methods mentioned above, such as electroacupuncture, magnetic field acupuncture, infrared acupuncture, and ultrasonic acupuncture, are non-invasive surgical methods that stimulate the affected area, and cannot be expected to have better treatment results than invasive surgical methods.

[0005] Furthermore, in order to overcome the shortcomings of non-invasive surgery as described above, invasive surgery is performed, that is, by inserting a very small needle into the skin of the affected area to directly apply current, magnetic field, infrared rays, ultrasound, etc. to the affected area.

[0006] However, in recent years, there has been an increasing demand and necessity for laser needles in such invasive surgeries that can minimize patient suffering caused by direct penetration, alter treatment effects based on needle insertion depth, and enhance treatment efficacy.

[0007] The relevant prior art is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1088490 (publication date: November 30, 2011).

[0008] The aforementioned prior art relates to an invasive needle with metal electroplated on an optical fiber and a method for preparing the same. The aforementioned art provides an invasive needle with metal electroplated on an optical fiber, which can replace metal needles and improve the low therapeutic effect of non-invasive laser needles.

[0009] However, since the existing technology uses a single laser needle, there are problems such as poor needle surgery results or long operation time. There is also the problem that the high-frequency laser is difficult to directly deliver to the target layer of the surgical site, resulting in poor surgical results. Summary of the Invention

[0010] Technical issues

[0011] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a needle laser treatment system that can make the surgical procedure easier by using multiple needles and can effectively deliver high-frequency laser to the surgical site, thereby greatly improving the surgical and treatment effects.

[0012] Solution to the problem

[0013] The needle laser treatment system of this invention includes: an optical cable connected to a laser generator to provide laser light generated by the laser generator; a handheld part internally provided with a plurality of lenses for amplifying or expanding the laser light provided from the optical cable; and a needle unit connected to the lower end of the handheld part for receiving the laser light through the handheld part and allowing the laser light to pass through the skin surface and directly irradiate the surgical site within the skin. The handheld part includes: a focusing lens for incident laser light provided from the optical cable; a convex lens for amplifying or expanding the laser light emitted from the focusing lens; a collimating lens for releasing the laser light emitted from the convex lens parallel to the direction of travel; and an optical lens part connected to the needle unit, provided with a plurality of optical lenses to amplify or expand the laser light emitted from the collimating lens and transmit it to the needle unit.

[0014] In the needle laser treatment system of this invention, the needle unit may include: a frame, detachably disposed at the lower end of the handheld part, and made of a hollow transparent material; a plurality of needle heads disposed inside the frame for releasing laser light transmitted through the plurality of optical lenses, so that the laser light passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin; a circuit board part disposed inside the upper side of the frame, electrically connected to the needle heads, and provided with the plurality of needle heads; a control part electrically connected to the circuit board part to control the movement of the needle heads and the circuit board part; and a guide part disposed at a predetermined distance from the circuit board part in the lower direction of the frame, and having a plurality of holes through which the plurality of needle heads can pass to guide the up and down movement path of the needle heads and the circuit board part.

[0015] In the needle laser treatment system of this invention, the needle unit may further include a guide rod disposed between the circuit board portion and the guide portion, and a spring installed inside to support the needle head so that it can move up and down smoothly.

[0016] In the needle laser treatment system of this invention, the diameter of the needle head can reach 0.4 mm, and a through-hole with a diameter of 0.27 mm can be formed inside. In the needle head, an optical fiber rod with a diameter of 0.25 mm is inserted into the through-hole, so that the laser passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin.

[0017] In the needle laser treatment system of this invention, the number of the needle head and the number of optical lenses in the optical lens section may be the same.

[0018] The effects of the invention

[0019] This invention can effectively deliver high-frequency laser to the surgical site by having the needle tip penetrate the skin surface and deeply insert into the skin, thus greatly improving the surgical and treatment effects.

[0020] This invention allows radio frequency (RF) energy and laser energy to be released within the skin by passing the needle tip through the skin surface and directly penetrating the surgical site (dermis) inside the skin, thus enabling a variety of surgical effects to be observed.

[0021] This invention can improve the effect of laser surgery by setting multiple lenses in the handpiece to expand or amplify the laser beam provided by the optical cable and effectively transmit it to multiple needle heads. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A simplified structure of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 Multiple lenses are shown in the handheld portion of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating the optical lens section of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 The flowchart illustrates the optical lens section and needle unit of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 The needle unit of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 6 A block diagram illustrating the simplified structure of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Best practice

[0029] Hereinafter, detailed descriptions of relevant prior art will be omitted where it is deemed that such descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the numbers used in this specification are merely marking symbols used to distinguish one structural element from others.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification and the scope of the invention claims should not be interpreted as limited to their dictionary meanings. Based on the principle that inventors can appropriately define terms and concepts to best explain their inventions, they should be interpreted in accordance with the meanings and concepts that conform to the technical ideas of this invention.

[0031] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the structures shown in the accompanying drawings are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all the technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that, from the perspective of the present invention, there may be various equivalent technical solutions and modifications that can replace them.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below, but for the sake of brevity, well-known technical parts will be omitted or reduced. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Figure 1 This illustrates a simplified structure of the needle laser therapy system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This invention illustrates multiple lenses within the handheld portion 200 of the needle laser therapy system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating the optical lens section 240 of the needle laser therapy system according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating the optical lens section 240 and needle unit 300 of the needle laser therapy system according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. Figure 5 The needle unit 300 of the needle laser therapy system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6 A block diagram illustrating the simplified structure of the needle laser treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The needle laser treatment system of this invention includes: an optical cable 100 connected to a laser generator L to provide laser light generated by the laser generator L; a handheld part 200 internally provided with a plurality of lenses for amplifying or expanding the laser light provided from the optical cable 100; and a needle unit 300 connected to the lower end of the handheld part 200 for receiving laser light through the handheld part 200 and allowing the laser light to pass through the skin surface and directly irradiate the surgical site within the skin. The handheld part 200 includes: a focusing lens 210 for incident laser light provided from the optical cable 100; a convex lens 220 for expanding or amplifying the laser light emitted from the focusing lens 210; a collimating lens 230 for releasing the laser light emitted from the convex lens 220 parallel to the direction of travel; and an optical lens part 240 connected to the needle unit 300, provided with a plurality of optical lenses to expand or amplify the laser light emitted from the collimating lens 230 and transmit it to the needle unit 300.

[0035] The optical cable 100 is a structure that connects to the laser generator L to provide the laser generated by the laser generator L to the handheld part 200 and the needle unit 300 side, and may include optical fibers internally. Furthermore, the optical cable 100 may include an electromotive force (EMF) to enable high-frequency energy to be transferred to the handheld part 200 and the needle unit 300 side.

[0036] The handheld part 200 is a structure with multiple lenses internally provided for amplifying or expanding the laser beam supplied from the optical cable 100, and can be made of plastic. Furthermore, the outer surface of the handheld part 200 can be treated with a glossy coating.

[0037] Multiple lenses disposed inside this handheld part 200 include a focusing lens 210, a convex lens 220, a collimating lens 230, and an optical lens part 240, which can sequentially incident laser light supplied from the optical cable 100.

[0038] The focusing lens 210 is a structure for allowing the laser provided from the optical cable 100 to be incident, so as to diffuse and release the incident laser.

[0039] The convex lens 220 is a structure used to expand or amplify the laser emitted from the focusing lens 210.

[0040] The collimate lens 230 is a structure for releasing the laser emitted from the convex lens 220 parallel to the direction of travel, and releases the parallel-released laser to the optical lens section 240.

[0041] The optical lens section 240 is a structure that is connected to the needle unit 300 and is provided with a plurality of optical lenses to expand or amplify the laser emitted from the collimating lens 230 and transmit it to the needle unit 300.

[0042] Specifically, the optical lens section 240 is fitted with a plurality of optical lenses and may include a protrusion 242 that is directly connected to the needle unit 300.

[0043] The protruding portion 242 is configured in a crystal form to transmit laser light incident over a wide range through the collimating lens 230 to multiple needle heads 320. Specifically, in the optical lens section 240, most of the laser light emitted from the collimating lens 230 passes through, and a needle head 320 contacts a protruding portion 242 formed at the rear end, thereby directly transmitting laser light emitted through optical lenses disposed within the protruding portions 242 to the needle head 320.

[0044] Therefore, preferably, the number of protrusions 242 and needle heads 320 is the same. In the embodiments of the present invention, the number of protrusions 242 and needle heads 320 can each be 25.

[0045] In this way, the present invention can expand or amplify the laser beam provided from the optical cable 100 and effectively transmit it to multiple needle heads 320 by providing multiple lenses in the handheld part 200, thereby improving the effect of laser surgery.

[0046] On the other hand, a connecting part 250 made of synthetic resin material for connecting the optical cable 100 can be formed on the upper part of the handheld part 200.

[0047] Furthermore, a button 260 for controlling the on / off state of the handheld part 200 and the needle head 320 can be provided on the outer side of the handheld part 200 to start or end the needle treatment procedure.

[0048] In the needle laser treatment system of this invention, the needle unit 300 may include: a frame 310, which is detachably disposed at the lower end of the handheld part 200 and is made of a hollow transparent material; a plurality of needle heads 320 disposed inside the frame 310 for releasing laser light transmitted through the plurality of optical lenses so that the laser light passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin; a circuit board part 330 disposed on the upper side inside the frame 310 and electrically connected to the needle heads 320, and provided with the plurality of needle heads 320; a control part 340 electrically connected to the circuit board part 330 to control the movement of the needle heads 320 and the circuit board part 330; and a guide part 350 disposed at a predetermined distance from the circuit board in the lower direction of the frame 310, forming a plurality of holes through which the plurality of needle heads 320 can pass to guide the up and down movement path of the needle heads 320 and the circuit board part 330.

[0049] In the needle laser treatment system of this invention embodiment, the needle unit 300 may further include a guide rod 360 disposed between the circuit board portion 330 and the guide portion 350, and a spring is installed inside to support the needle head 320 so that it can move up and down smoothly.

[0050] The frame 310 of the needle unit 300 is detachably mounted at the lower end of the handheld part 200 and is made of a hollow transparent material, which may be made of non-conductive synthetic resin.

[0051] The needle head 320 is disposed inside the frame 310 and is a structure that releases the laser transmitted through the multiple optical lenses so that the laser passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin. Multiple such structures can be provided.

[0052] The needle tip 320 is designed to penetrate the skin surface and directly reach the surgical site (dermis) to release radiofrequency and laser energy within the skin. The needle tip 320 can be inserted into the skin to a depth of up to 3.5 mm.

[0053] Furthermore, it allows the laser emitted through the needle tip 320 to release multiple wavelengths.

[0054] That is, the wavelength of the laser emitted through the needle tip 320 can be 1450nm to 1550nm to improve lifting, treat acne, treat scars, etc., and can be 530nm to 590nm to treat skin pigmentation and redness and improve vascular function.

[0055] On the other hand, in the needle laser treatment system of the present invention, the diameter of the needle head 320 is 0.4 mm, and a through-hole 322 with a diameter of 0.27 mm is formed inside. In the needle head 320, an optical fiber rod 324 with a diameter of 0.25 mm can be inserted into the needle hole 322, so that the laser passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin.

[0056] That is, the present invention can effectively deliver high-frequency laser to the surgical site by passing the needle tip 320 through the skin surface and inserting it deeply into the skin, thereby greatly improving the surgical and treatment effects.

[0057] Furthermore, since the laser beam enters the needle tip 320 through the optical lens, it is preferable that the number of needle tips 320 is the same as the number of optical lenses and protrusions 242. In other words, preferably, the number of needle tips 320 is the same as the number of optical lenses and protrusions 242.

[0058] The circuit board section 330 is disposed on the upper inner side of the frame 310 and electrically connected to the needle head 320, and is used to house the plurality of needle heads 320. The plurality of needle heads 320 can be soldered onto the circuit board section 330, and the circuit board section 330 can be a PCB (printed circuit board) substrate.

[0059] The guide portion 350 is disposed on the lower side of the frame 310 at a predetermined distance from the circuit board and has multiple holes through which the needle heads 320 pass to guide the vertical movement of the needle heads 320 and the circuit board portion 330. That is, the present invention allows the needle heads 320 to move smoothly up and down through the holes formed in the guide portion 350. Therefore, since the needle heads 320 can move up and down along the guide portion 350 without wobbling left and right, the present invention can insert the needle heads 320 into the accurate surgical site, thereby improving surgical outcomes.

[0060] The guide rod 360 of the aforementioned needle unit 300 is located between the aforementioned circuit board portion 330 and guide portion 350, and has a spring installed inside to support the needle head 320 in a way that allows for smooth up-and-down movement. Therefore, the present invention can reduce surgical time by allowing the needle head 320 to move smoothly up and down, thereby making surgery easier.

[0061] On the other hand, substrate blocks 332 can be provided on both sides of the circuit board section 330. One side of such substrate block 332 can be combined with the upper inner side of the frame 310, and the other side can be connected to the guide rod 360. Therefore, the present invention can make the needle head 320 and the circuit board section 330 move up and down smoothly together through the guide rod 360.

[0062] The control unit 340 is a structure that controls the operation of the needle head 320 and the circuit board 330 by being electrically connected to the circuit board 330. That is, it can control the up-and-down movement of the needle head 320 so that the needle head 320 can be inserted into the skin.

[0063] Depending on the implementation, the invention may also include an input device 400 capable of numerically inputting the depth to which the needle tip 320 is inserted into the skin.

[0064] Therefore, the control unit 340 may include: a receiving unit 342 for receiving values ​​input to the input device 400; a measuring unit 344 for measuring the actual depth of the needle tip 320 inserted into the skin; and an automatic adjustment unit 346 for controlling the movement of the needle tip 320 by comparing the values ​​received by the receiving unit 342 and the measured values ​​measured by the measuring unit 344 to automatically adjust the degree to which the needle tip 320 is inserted into the skin.

[0065] That is, the present invention can accurately and automatically adjust the depth of the needle head 320 inserted into the skin through the control unit 340, thereby further improving the accuracy and effect of the surgery.

[0066] Furthermore, depending on the implementation, the present invention may also include a display device 500 that displays the depth of insertion into the skin when the needle tip 320 is inserted into the skin under the control of the control unit 340, so as to adjust the depth of insertion into the skin.

[0067] The display device 500 can display the input value input through the input device 400, the measurement value measured by the measuring unit 344, and the insertion length value of the needle tip 320 adjusted by the automatic adjustment unit 346. Therefore, doctors can conveniently know various values ​​through the display device 500, thereby enabling them to perform surgery more effectively.

[0068] Industrial availability

[0069] As described above, the present invention has been specifically illustrated through embodiments. However, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention to the above embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be understood in accordance with the scope of protection of the invention claims and their equivalent concepts.

[0070] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0071] L: Laser generator; 100: Optical fiber cable

[0072] 200: Handheld part; 210: Focusing lens

[0073] 220: Convex lens; 230: Collimating lens

[0074] 240: Optical lens section; 242: Protruding part

[0075] 250: Connecting part; 260: Button part

[0076] 300: Pin unit; 310: Frame

[0077] 320: Needle tip; 322: Needle hole

[0078] 324: Fiber Optic Rod; 330: Circuit Board Section

[0079] 332: Substrate block; 340: Control unit

[0080] 342: Receiving unit; 344: Measuring unit

[0081] 346: Automatic adjustment unit; 350: Guiding unit

[0082] 360: Guide rod; 400: Input device

[0083] 500: Display device

Claims

1. A needle laser therapy system, characterized in that, include: An optical fiber is connected to a laser generator to provide laser light generated by the aforementioned laser generator; The handheld part contains multiple lenses for amplifying or expanding the laser beam supplied from the aforementioned optical cable; and The needle unit, connected to the lower end of the aforementioned handheld part, is used to receive laser light through the handheld part and allow the laser to penetrate the skin surface and directly irradiate the surgical site within the skin. The aforementioned handheld part includes: A focusing lens is used to direct the laser light supplied from the aforementioned optical cable into the incident light; A convex lens is used to expand or amplify the laser beam emitted from the aforementioned focusing lens; A collimating lens is used to ensure that the laser light emitted from the aforementioned convex lens is released parallel to the direction of travel; and The optical lens section, connected to the needle unit, is equipped with multiple optical lenses to expand or amplify the laser emitted from the collimating lens and transmit it to the needle unit. The aforementioned needle unit includes: The frame, which is detachable, is located at the lower end of the aforementioned handheld part and is made of a transparent material with a hollow interior. Multiple needle heads are disposed inside the aforementioned frame to release laser light transmitted through the aforementioned multiple optical lenses, so that the laser light passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin; The circuit board section is disposed inside the upper side of the frame and is electrically connected to the needle head, and is provided with the plurality of needle heads. The control unit is electrically connected to the aforementioned circuit board to control the movement of the needle head and the circuit board; and The guide section is provided on the lower side of the frame at a predetermined distance from the circuit board section, and has multiple holes through which the multiple needle heads can pass to guide the up and down movement path of the needle heads and the circuit board section.

2. The needle laser treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The needle unit also includes a guide rod, which is disposed between the circuit board and the guide section and has a spring installed inside to support the needle head so that it can move up and down smoothly.

3. The needle laser treatment system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The needle head has a diameter of 0.4 mm, and an internal through-hole with a diameter of 0.27 mm is formed. In the aforementioned needle head, as an optical fiber rod with a diameter of 0.25 mm is inserted into the needle hole, the laser passes through the skin surface and directly irradiates the surgical site inside the skin.

4. The needle laser treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of needle heads is the same as the number of optical lenses in the optical lens section.

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