Skin management device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a skin management device that recognizes whether a user's skin has been suctioned and applies a high frequency to the suctioned skin when the user's skin has been suctioned, thereby reducing power consumption and improving a skin massage effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a skin management device, and more specifically, to a skin management device that identifies whether a user's skin has been suctioned, and when the user's skin has been suctioned, applies a high frequency to the suctioned skin, thereby reducing power consumption and improving a skin massage effect. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent skin aging, various instruments for massaging the skin have been developed. Recently, various devices that provide a massage effect by using a high-frequency or low-frequency method have been released.

[0003] A device that provides a massage effect by using a high-frequency or low-frequency suction cup to draw in the skin and apply a high-frequency or low-frequency to the skin drawn into the suction cup.

[0004] However, by providing high or low frequencies without recognizing whether the user's skin is properly drawn into the suction cup, unnecessary power can be wasted. Furthermore, the skin massage effect may be degraded.

[0005] Therefore, equipment is necessary to solve one of the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] A skin management device is provided that identifies whether a user's skin has been suctioned, and when the user's skin has been suctioned, applies a high frequency to the suctioned skin, thereby reducing power consumption and improving a skin massage effect.

[0008] Additional features will be set forth in part in the description below, and in part will be self-evident or may be learned by practice of the embodiments presented.

[0009] Solution to the problem

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, a skin management device includes: a main body having a suction cup; an electrode tip disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the suction cup; a high-frequency generating portion configured to apply a high frequency to the electrode tip; a suction pump configured to provide suction force to the suction cup; a contact sensor disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup and disposed around the electrode tip; and a controller configured to control the operation of the high-frequency generating portion and the suction pump, wherein the suction pump operates to draw a user's skin into the suction cup, and when the user's skin contacts the contact sensor, the contact sensor transmits a contact signal to the controller, and the controller, upon receiving the contact signal, recognizes the suction of the user's skin and operates the high-frequency generating portion to apply a high frequency to the user's skin through the electrode tip.

[0011] In a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the contact signal is removed, the controller can stop the operation of the high-frequency generating part.

[0012] In a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the electrode tip may be disposed on the inner circumferential surface of one of the main body portions to protrude inward.

[0013] In a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the electrode tip may include a positive tip and a negative tip, and the positive tip and the negative tip may be disposed at a position facing each other on one of the inner circumferential surfaces of the main body portion.

[0014] In a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the contact sensor may be positioned at a location parallel to or below the electrode tip.

[0015] In a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the contact sensor may include a first contact sensor and a second contact sensor. The first contact sensor may be disposed at a position lower than that of the second contact sensor. The first contact sensor may generate a first contact signal, and the second contact sensor may generate a second contact signal. When the controller receives the first contact signal, it may operate the high-frequency generating part, and when it receives the second contact signal, it may control the operation of the suction pump.

[0016] In a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the second contact signal is received, the controller may stop the operation of the suction pump or reduce the suction force of the suction pump.

[0017] A skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a temperature sensor disposed around the electrode tip, wherein the controller is further configured to provide a notification or control the operation of the high-frequency generating portion based on a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.

[0018] Beneficial effects of the present invention

[0019] In the skin management device according to the present invention, it is possible to identify whether the user's skin has been suctioned, and when the user's skin has been suctioned, a high frequency is applied to the suctioned skin, which can save power consumption and improve the skin massage effect.

[0020] Furthermore, in the skin management device according to the present invention, when it is determined that the user's skin has been excessively suctioned or the temperature is too high, the operation of the suction pump and the high-frequency generating part is controlled so as to prevent damage to the user's skin and to prevent safety accidents from occurring. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figures 1 to 3 The appearance of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0022] Figure 4 The internal structure of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0023] Figure 5 The internal structure of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0024] Figure 6 and Figure 7 The illustration depicts the use and operation of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Detailed reference will now be made to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein similar component symbols refer to similar components throughout. In this regard, embodiments may take different forms and should not be construed as limited to the description set forth herein. Accordingly, embodiments are described below solely by reference to the figures to explain the form of this description. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more associated listed items. When preceding a list of components, expressions such as “at least one of” modify the entire list of components and do not modify individual components of the list.

[0026] The invention will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Figures 1 to 3 The appearance of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 4 The internal structure of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 5 The internal structure of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0028] A skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body (100) having a suction cup (130); an electrode tip (200) disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup (130); a high-frequency generating part (300) for applying a high frequency to the electrode tip (200); a suction pump (400) for providing suction force to the suction cup (130); a contact sensor (500) disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup (130) and disposed around the electrode tip (200); and a controller (600) for controlling the operation of the high-frequency generating part (300) and the suction pump (400). When the suction pump (400) operates to draw the user's skin into the main body (100) and the user's skin touches the contact sensor (500), the controller (600) recognizes that the user's skin is being drawn and operates the high frequency generating part (300) to apply a high frequency to the user's skin through the electrode tip (200).

[0029] The main body (100) forms the appearance of the skin management device.

[0030] The main body (100) may have a shape and structure that allows a user to easily hold and carry a skin management device according to the invention. However, the appearance of the main body (100) is not limited to the shape shown in the figures. A gripping portion (110) for a user to grasp may be provided in an upper portion of the main body (100). The gripping portion (110) having a suitable structure and shape for a user to grasp may be a portion having a relatively small outer diameter compared to other portions, as shown in the figures, or a constricted portion or a portion having a handle.

[0031] A control section (120) for user control may be provided on the outer surface of the main body (100). The control section (120) may include buttons or a display for input / output buttons. A user input signal may be input through the control section (120). Although not shown, an output section for checking an operating status may be provided on the outer surface of the main body (100).

[0032] A suction cup (130) may be disposed in a lower portion of the main body (100). The suction cup (130) has a cup shape and a suction space (132) that opens in a downward direction. A suction port (140) that opens in an upward direction may be disposed in the upper portion of the suction cup (130). The suction port (140) communicates with a suction pump (400) described below.

[0033] The main body (100) may include the high-frequency generating section (300), the suction pump (400), and the controller (600) described below. In addition, various power components for providing power may be installed in the main body (100).

[0034] The electrode tip (200) is disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup (130).

[0035] The electrode tip (200) may comprise a plurality of electrode tips. For example, although Figure 3 The illustration shows eight electrode tips (200), but the invention is not limited thereto. The electrode tips (200) may be arranged at intervals along the periphery of the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup (130).

[0036] Each electrode tip (200) may use a single metal or alloy having a conductivity as a substrate. According to one embodiment, each electrode tip (200) may include a component that can deliver a stable high-frequency output to a fat layer deep within the skin without any inconvenience due to contact with the skin, and increase the efficiency of heat generation and decomposition due to stimulation of the fat layer.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electrode tips (200) may be disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the main body portion (100) and may protrude toward the inner side of the main body portion (100). Therefore, each electrode tip (200) can effectively transmit a high-frequency output to the skin of the user being aspirated in the main body portion (100).

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each electrode tip (200) may include a positive tip (210) and a negative tip (220). According to one embodiment, the positive tip (210) and the negative tip (220) may be disposed at positions facing each other on the inner circumferential surface of the main body portion (100).

[0039] The high-frequency generating section (300) can be installed in the main body section (100). The high-frequency generating section (300) is a component that outputs high-frequency energy and radiates high-frequency energy through the electrode tip (200). High-frequency energy can refer to energy having a specific frequency to produce an effect in skin management and improvement. As an example, high-frequency energy can be "radio frequency (RF)". The high-frequency generating section (300) can be any device capable of generating high-frequency energy, and its detailed structure is not specifically limited. In other words, the high-frequency generating section (300) can have a structure that can be understood by those skilled in the art involved in this invention.

[0040] A suction pump (400) is a component that communicates with and provides suction force to a suction cup (130) through a suction port (140). The specific structure and type of the suction pump (400) are not limited. The suction pump (400) may be, for example, a vacuum pump. According to one embodiment, the suction force provided by the suction pump (400) can be varied.

[0041] The contact sensor (500) generates a signal when it comes into contact with the user's skin. According to one embodiment, the contact sensor (500) may be disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup (130).

[0042] According to one embodiment, the contact sensor (500) may be positioned in a vertical direction on one of the main body portions (100) at a location parallel to or below one of the electrode tips (200).

[0043] As shown in the embodiment, since the contact sensor (500) is positioned parallel to or below the electrode tip (200), the contact sensor (500) can easily identify the user's skin being drawn into the main body (100). In other words, when the user's skin has been drawn into the suction cup (130), the contact sensor (500) can identify that the user's skin has been drawn and is positioned in contact with one of the electrode tips (200) because the user's skin is in contact with the contact sensor (500).

[0044] According to one embodiment, the contact sensor (500) may include a plurality of contact sensors (e.g., a first contact sensor (510) and a second contact sensor (520)), and the arrangement heights of the first contact sensor (510) and the second contact sensor (520) may be different from each other. In other words, the contact sensor (500) may include a first contact sensor (510) at a relatively low position and a second contact sensor (520) at a relatively higher position than the first contact sensor (510).

[0045] As described above, the first contact sensor (510) may be positioned either parallel to or below the electrode tip (200). Additionally, the second contact sensor (520) may be positioned above the electrode tip (200).

[0046] The controller (600) may be installed in the main body (100). The controller (600) may be a CPU. The controller (600) may generate an output signal in response to signals provided from the control unit (120) described below, the contact sensor (500), or a temperature sensor (700). The controller 600 may control the operation of the high-frequency generating unit (300) and the suction pump (400) by using the output signal.

[0047] The skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a temperature sensor (700) around the electrode tip (200). In addition, the controller (600) may provide a notification based on a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor (700) to control the operation of the suction pump (400) or control the operation of the high-frequency generating section (300).

[0048] For example, when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor (700) is greater than or equal to a reference temperature, the operation of the suction pump (400) can be stopped, or the suction force of the suction pump (400) can be reduced. In another example, when the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor (700) is greater than or equal to a reference temperature, the operation of the high-frequency generation section (300) can be stopped, or the output generated from the high-frequency generation section (300) can be reduced.

[0049] As described above, since a temperature sensor (700) is provided and the controller (600) responds to the signal output from the temperature sensor (700) to control the operation of the suction pump (400) and the high-frequency generating section (300), safety accidents can be prevented.

[0050] For example, if the high-frequency energy applied to a user's skin increases excessively or is provided for an extended period, the user's skin temperature may rise excessively. In this case, a user may be injured, such as burned. According to one embodiment, in this situation, because the controller (600) appropriately controls the operation of the high-frequency generating section (300), injuries such as burns can be prevented.

[0051] Figure 6 and Figure 7 The illustration depicts the use and operation of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] The operation of a skin management device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described in the following description.

[0053] When the suction cup (130) of the main body (100) is brought into close contact with the user's skin and the suction pump (400) is operated via the control unit (120), the user's skin is drawn into the suction space (132) of the suction cup (130). In this state, when the user's skin comes into contact with the contact sensor (500) in the suction cup (130), the contact sensor (500) provides a contact signal to the controller (600). The contact signal is a signal indicating that the user's skin has been drawn into the suction cup (130) and reached a specific position. Upon receiving the contact signal, the controller (600) recognizes that the user's skin has been drawn into the suction space (132) and operates the high-frequency generating unit (300) to provide an ON output signal that provides high-frequency energy.

[0054] When suction by the suction pump (400) stops or the user's skin escapes from the suction cup (130), the contact sensor (500) provides a detachment signal to the controller (600). The detachment signal indicates that the user's skin has detached from the suction cup (130). Upon receiving the detachment signal, the controller (600) recognizes that the user's skin has detached from the suction space (132) and stops the operation of the high-frequency generation section (300) to provide an OFF output signal to stop the supply of high-frequency energy.

[0055] A detachment signal can mean, for example, that the skin contact signal has been removed because the user's skin is no longer in contact with the contact sensor (500). In other words, when the contact sensor (500) senses that the user's skin has detached from the contact sensor (500), the contact sensor (500) can generate a detachment signal or stop an operation signal, so that the controller (600) can stop the operation of the high-frequency generating section (300).

[0056] Figure 7 The diagram illustrates the operation of a skin management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 The diagram illustrates a non-suction state in which the user's skin is not drawn into the suction cup (130), in which the high-frequency generating section (300) is in an off state. A suction state in which the user's skin is drawn into the suction cup (130) is in an on state. In one embodiment, since the on / off state of the high-frequency generating section (300) depends on the suction of the user's skin, power consumption can be saved and energy efficiency can be increased.

[0057] As described above, in an embodiment where the contact sensor (500) includes a first contact sensor (510) and a second contact sensor (520), when a contact signal is received from the first contact sensor (510), the controller (600) can provide an on output signal to the high-frequency generating section (300), and when a contact signal is received from the second contact sensor (520), the controller (600) can provide an off output signal to shut down the suction pump (400).

[0058] In other words, in the embodiments described above, when the suction force of the suction pump (400) is too strong, causing excessive suction of the user's skin, and subsequently the user's skin is suctioned to one of the locations where the second contact sensor (520) is placed, the suction pump (400) is turned off to prevent skin damage to the user. Furthermore, in this state, the suction pump (400) can be turned off until the contact signal from the second contact sensor (520) is removed. According to another embodiment, a signal can be generated to reduce the suction force of the suction pump (400) until the contact signal from the second contact sensor (520) is removed.

[0059] Unlike the embodiments described above, the contact sensor (500) may have a different structure. In other words, the contact sensor (500) does not necessarily provide a signal solely through skin contact / non-contact, but can generate a signal when the skin reaches a specific position or height. In other words, the contact sensor (500) can mean any sensor and can be understood as the term "sensor unit." For example, instead of a contact sensor, the sensor unit could be, for instance, an optical sensor that directs light to a specific height, and when the user's skin reaches that height, the sensor unit can provide a signal to the controller (600). The above description applies to the position and operation of the sensor unit.

[0060] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are to be considered descriptive in nature only and not for limiting purposes. The description of features or forms in each embodiment should generally be considered applicable to other similar features or forms in other embodiments.

[0061] Although one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the figures, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims below.

Claims

1. A skin management device, characterized in that, It includes: A main body, which has a suction cup; An electrode tip is disposed on the inner circumferential surface of one of the suction cups; A high-frequency generating section is configured to apply a high frequency to the electrode tip; A suction pump is configured to provide suction force to the suction cup; A contact sensor is disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the suction cup and positioned around the electrode tip; and A controller configured to control the operation of the high-frequency generating section and the suction pump. The suction pump operates to draw a user's skin into the suction cup, and when the user's skin comes into contact with the contact sensor, the contact sensor transmits a contact signal to the controller. Upon receiving the contact signal, the controller identifies the suction of the user's skin and operates the high-frequency generating part to apply a high frequency to the user's skin through the electrode tip. The contact sensor includes a first contact sensor and a second contact sensor. The first contact sensor is positioned below one of the second contact sensors. The first contact sensor generates a first contact signal. The second contact sensor generates a second contact signal. The first contact sensor is configured to detect when the user's skin is drawn to a first depth; The second contact sensor is configured to detect when the user's skin is drawn to a second depth, which is deeper than the first depth. The controller is configured as follows: When the first contact signal is received, the high-frequency generating section is activated; When the second contact signal is received, the suction force of the suction pump is reduced, or the operation of the suction pump is stopped. as well as The high-frequency control is applied only during the suction state and not during the non-suction state.

2. The skin management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first contact signal from the first contact sensor is removed, the controller stops the operation of the high-frequency generating section.

3. The skin management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode tip is positioned on the inner circumferential surface of one of the main body parts to protrude inward.

4. The skin management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode tip includes a positive tip and a negative tip, and The positive tip and the negative tip are positioned facing each other on the inner circumferential surface of one of the main body parts.

5. The skin management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first contact sensor is positioned either parallel to or below the electrode tip.

6. The skin management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a temperature sensor disposed around the tip of the electrode. The controller is further configured to provide a notification or control over the operation of the high-frequency generating section based on a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.

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