Beauty instrument with adjustable vibration mode

Abstract

Disclosed is a cosmetic instrument that transmits vibrations to the skin of a user to clean the skin or assist in makeup. The cosmetic instrument comprises: a vibration device (100) which comprises a vibration part (20) that is attached to one end of a housing (10) and transmits vibration to the skin of a user, and a vibration driver (30) that vibrates the vibration part (20), and which generates a vibration control signal according to a vibration signal, a vibration control unit (40) for receiving the vibration signal and driving the vibration driver (30) on the basis of the vibration control signal; and a first communication unit (50) for receiving the vibration signal and transmitting the vibration signal to the vibration control unit (40), and for transmitting vibration to the skin of the user. And a vibration adjustment device (200). The device comprises a vibration mode supply part (60) for providing vibration sources for generating vibration signals corresponding to a vibration mode desired by a user, a vibration mode selection part (80) for selecting a desired vibration mode from the vibration sources provided by the vibration mode supply part (60), and a vibration mode supply part (60) for supplying vibration signals corresponding to the vibration mode desired by the user. A vibration signal corresponding to the provided vibration mode is transmitted to a second communication unit (90) of a first communication unit (50) of the vibration device (100), and is used to operate the vibration device (100) in a predetermined vibration mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beauty device, and more particularly, to a beauty device that delivers vibrations to a user's skin to clean the skin or assist in makeup application. Background Art

[0002] Skin beauty refers to the act of cleaning and aesthetically managing the skin by applying cosmetics or cleansing products to the skin, receiving skin massage, or removing foreign substances on the skin. In order to perform skin beauty, recently, people have adopted a method of evenly applying a cleansing product to the skin or cleaning the skin using a body cleansing device with a rotating or vibrating brush. For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0099518 and Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0489176 disclose a skin cleansing device that cleans or massages the skin by rotating a contact unit equipped with a brush that contacts the skin. In addition, Korean Patent No. 10-2324257 discloses a body cleansing device that uses a vibration motor to vibrate a brush unit or an ultrasonic oscillator to vibrate an ultrasonic head to supply ultrasonic vibrations to the user.

[0003] Thus, with the development of various beauty devices using vibrations, the use of home beauty devices has also increased significantly. In order for users to directly operate home beauty devices to obtain a predetermined beauty effect, not only is it necessary to operate the beauty devices in an accurate and safe manner, but it is also necessary to continuously use the beauty devices regularly for a period of time. However, the current development of home beauty devices only focuses on improving the vibration performance, stability, and miniaturization of beauty devices, and cannot arouse users' interest in using the devices, having the disadvantage of causing users to easily abandon the use of beauty devices. In addition, beauty devices only operate in a manner preset by manufacturers, having the disadvantage that users cannot adjust the vibration mode according to their needs.

[0004] Prior Art Documents

[0005] [Patent Documents]

[0006] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0099518

[0007] (Patent Document 2) Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0489176

[0008] (Patent Document 3) Korean Patent No. 10-2324257 Summary of the Invention

[0009] Technical Problem

[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide a beauty instrument that can operate in a vibration pattern desired by a user, enabling the user to perform beauty care pleasantly and comfortably.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a beauty instrument that can freely adjust the vibration pattern, thereby being able to transmit vibrations suitable for the user's state.

[0012] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a beauty instrument that adjusts the vibration pattern according to the user's preference in order to arouse the user's interest and encourage long-term use of the beauty instrument.

[0013] Technical Solution

[0014] To achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a beauty instrument, including: a vibration device 100, which includes a vibration part 20 installed at one end of a housing 10 and transmitting vibrations to the user's skin, a vibration driver 30 that vibrates the vibration part 20, a vibration control part 40 that generates a vibration control signal according to a vibration signal and drives the vibration driver 30 according to the vibration control signal, and a first communication part 50 that receives the vibration signal and transmits it to the vibration control part 40, and transmits vibrations to the user's skin; and a vibration adjustment device 200, which includes a vibration mode supply part 60 that provides a vibration source for generating a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration pattern desired by the user, a vibration mode selection part 80 for selecting a desired vibration pattern from the vibration sources provided by the vibration mode supply part 60, and a second communication part 90 that sends a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration pattern provided by the vibration mode supply part 60 to the first communication part 50 of the vibration device 100, and is used to make the vibration device 100 operate in a predetermined vibration pattern.

[0015] Effects of the Invention

[0016] The beauty instrument of the present invention can operate in a vibration pattern desired by the user, enabling the user to perform beauty care pleasantly and comfortably, and can transmit vibrations suitable for the user's state. In addition, the beauty instrument of the present invention can adjust the vibration pattern to arouse the user's interest and encourage long-term use of the beauty instrument. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a vibration device that can be used in the beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 is a block diagram for explaining the structure of the beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3This is a diagram showing the usage state of a beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Embodiment

[0020] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present invention, specific descriptions of well-known general functions or well-known structures are omitted.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an external perspective view of a vibration device that can be used in a beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a block diagram for explaining the structure of a beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vibration device 100 that transmits vibration to a user's skin, and a vibration adjustment device 200 that causes the vibration device 100 to operate in a predetermined vibration mode. The vibration device 100 includes a housing 10, a vibration unit 20, a vibration driver 30 (actuator), a vibration control unit 40, and a first communication unit 50. The vibration adjustment device 200 includes a vibration mode supply unit 60, a vibration mode adjustment unit 70, a vibration mode selection unit 80, and a second communication unit 90.

[0022] First, the vibration device 100 that can be used in the present invention will be described. In the vibration device 100 of the present invention, the housing 10 can be provided in a substantially cylindrical shape so that a user can hold and use the vibration device 100. The vibration unit 20 is installed at one end, and the vibration driver 30, the vibration control unit 40, the first communication unit 50, etc. are accommodated inside. The housing 10 can be in a form where one side combining the vibration unit 20 is open and the opposite side is closed, and can be made of a hard synthetic resin, or a synthetic resin having a predetermined elasticity, such as silicon, rubber, etc. When the side of the housing 10 combining with the vibration unit 20 is made of a synthetic resin having a predetermined elasticity, the housing 10 can absorb or buffer the vibration of the vibration unit 20, so it is preferred.

[0023] The vibration unit 20 transmits vibration to the user's skin, and its edge can be fixed to the end of the open end of the housing 10 in a manner covering the open end of the housing 10. The vibration unit 20 can include a vibration plate 22 that vibrates in a vertical direction with respect to the surface, and a skin cleansing unit 24 formed on the upper part of the vibration plate 22. The skin cleansing unit 24, as a medium that contacts the user's skin and massages or cleanses the skin through friction, can be, for example, a brush, a sponge, a cleansing towel, a cleansing pad, a protrusion, etc. When vibrating together with the vibration plate 22, it transmits vibration to the skin, thereby realizing the massage or cleansing function of the skin surface. As Figure 1As shown, the vibration unit 20 can be generally planar in shape or can have a convex shape towards the outside so that a part of the skin cleaning unit 24 can more easily contact the skin. The bonding of the vibration plate 22 of the vibration unit 20 to the housing 10 can be carried out by fixing and bonding with a general adhesive, bonding with an elastic adhesive such as silicone, physical fitting, screw connection, etc.

[0024] The vibration driver 30 is installed in the vibration unit 20, specifically on the inner surface of the vibration plate 22 of the vibration unit 20, and causes the vibration unit 20 to vibrate according to the vibration control signal input from the vibration control unit 40, that is, an electrical signal. The vibration driver 30 can generate ultrasonic vibration or mechanical vibration. Ultrasonic vibration can be generated by using piezoelectric elements, etc., while mechanical vibration can be generated by a vibration motor or by the interaction between a coil and a magnet, etc. According to the vibration control signal (electrical signal) applied to the vibration driver 30, the piezoelectric element, vibration motor, coil / magnet, etc. of the vibration driver 30 vibrate. Therefore, by adjusting the input mode, frequency, intensity, etc. of the vibration control signal, the vibration mode of the vibration driver 30 and the vibration unit 20 can be adjusted.

[0025] The first communication unit 50 receives a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration mode selected by the user from the vibration adjustment device 200 and transmits it to the vibration control unit 40. The vibration control unit 40 generates a vibration control signal (electrical signal) based on the received vibration signal and drives the vibration driver 30 according to the vibration control signal. The communication between the first communication unit 50 and the vibration adjustment device 200 can use general communication methods such as wired and wireless without limitation, but it is preferably carried out by wireless communication methods such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so that the user can operate the vibration device 100 more conveniently.

[0026] Next, the vibration adjustment device 200 that can be used in the present invention will be described. In the vibration adjustment device 200 of the present invention, the vibration mode supply unit 60 provides a variety of vibration sources (sources) for generating vibration signals corresponding to the vibration modes desired by the user, such as sound sources. As the vibration source, the following can be exemplified: (i) a cleaning vibration mode provided by the device manufacturer; (ii) a cleaning vibration mode edited by the user; (iii) a further provided vibration cleaning mode, for example, a fine dust cleaning mode, a sunscreen cleaning mode, a pressure cleaning mode; (iv) a cleaning vibration mode that is linked with a music streaming service and vibrates according to popular songs on the music chart, etc. The user can select a desired vibration mode from the variety of vibration sources provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60 through an input device such as the vibration mode selection unit 80. For example, the user can select a vibration mode from the audio sources stored in the vibration mode supply unit 60 or downloaded or streamed through the Internet for use.

[0027] The vibration mode adjustment unit 70 functions to deform the vibration source provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60 according to the user's needs. For example, when the vibration source selected by the user is an audio source downloaded or streamed via the Internet, the vibration mode adjustment unit 70 may be a sound filter that extracts a low frequency of 200 Hz or less suitable for the vibration cleansing device from the selected vibration source (sound source). In this way, the vibration mode generated by extracting the low-frequency part from a normal music sound source creates a vibration similar to the feeling of listening to the bass part of the selected sound source. In addition, according to the user's needs (requirements, preferences) input through the vibration mode selection unit 80, the vibration mode adjustment unit 70 may mix two or more vibration sources (sound waves) provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60, or may increase or decrease the vibration speed and / or intensity of the vibration source provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60. If the vibration source provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60 is used directly without deformation, the vibration mode adjustment unit 70 may not be used or activated.

[0028] The function of the second communication unit 90 is to send a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration mode provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60 and / or the vibration mode adjustment unit 70 to the vibration device 100, specifically to the first communication unit 50 of the vibration device 100. As described above, the communication between the first communication unit 50 and the second communication unit 90 can use common communication methods such as wired and wireless without limitation, but it is preferably performed by wireless communication methods such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The vibration adjustment device 200 can be implemented by any device as long as it includes the above-mentioned vibration mode supply unit 60, vibration mode adjustment unit 70, vibration mode selection unit 80, and second communication unit 90. For example, the vibration adjustment device 200 may be a separate controller in the form of a remote control, or may be implemented as an application (app) on a mobile device such as a mobile phone. Using the vibration adjustment device 200, two or more vibration devices 100 can be controlled, and each user can use the two or more vibration devices 100 respectively, and the users can also share the selected vibration.

[0029] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the usage state of a beauty instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. As Figure 3As shown, the user controls the vibration adjustment device 200 to select a desired vibration mode from various vibration sources provided by the vibration mode supply unit 60. And as needed, after reducing the deformation of the selected vibration source in the vibration mode adjustment unit 70, the vibration signal corresponding to the selected vibration mode is transmitted to the vibration device 100 through the second communication unit 90. When the user holds the vibration device 100 by hand and makes the vibration device 100 contact with the user's skin, and then starts the vibration device 100 through wireless control or by using a start switch (not shown) installed on the vibration device 100, the vibration signal sent by the vibration adjustment device 200 is received by the first communication unit 50 of the vibration device 100. The vibration control unit 40 of the vibration device 100 generates a vibration control signal (electrical signal) according to the vibration signal transmitted from the first communication unit 50 to drive the vibration driver 30 and the vibration unit 20, so as to transmit vibration to the user's skin, thereby performing skin beauty care in the vibration mode selected by the user.

[0030] The beauty instrument according to the present invention can add the plot desired by the user to the unified vibration mode provided by the manufacturer to contentize the vibration. The beauty instrument of the present invention is linked with an application program through communication such as Bluetooth, and can select and use the prepared vibration through the application program, and can deform and edit the selected vibration according to the user's needs. For example, low frequency can be extracted from various sources and used as a vibration mode. Therefore, according to the present invention, vibrations of multiple modes can be used, and an ecosystem based on user experience can be constructed. According to the present invention, a diversified and modified cleaning vibration mode can be provided to multiple vibration devices 100, so that multiple users can share a specific vibration mode. In addition, according to the present invention, the process of performing beauty care through a beauty instrument at home is made more pleasant and convenient, thereby improving user satisfaction. The beauty instrument of the present invention includes various beauty instruments that can utilize vibration, such as a vibrating body cleaner, a vibrating massager, etc.

[0031] The present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings and exemplary embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the content shown in the drawings and the above embodiments. Although reference numerals are marked in the following claims to help understanding, the scope of the following claims is not limited to the reference numerals and the content shown in the drawings, but should be broadly interpreted to include all modifications, equivalent structures and functions of the exemplary embodiments.

[0032]

Industrial Applicability

[0033] The present invention relates to a beauty instrument that transmits vibration to the user's skin to clean the skin or assist in makeup.

Claims

1. A beauty instrument, characterized in that, Comprising: A vibration device (100), which includes a vibration part (20) installed at one end of a housing (10) and transmitting vibration to a user's skin, a vibration driver (30) for vibrating the vibration part (20), a vibration control part (40) for generating a vibration control signal according to a vibration signal and driving the vibration driver (30) according to the vibration control signal, and a first communication part (50) for receiving the vibration signal and transmitting it to the vibration control part (40), and transmitting vibration to the user's skin; and A vibration adjustment device (200), which includes a vibration mode supply part (60) providing a vibration source for generating a vibration signal corresponding to a vibration mode desired by a user, a vibration mode selection part (80) for selecting a desired vibration mode from the vibration sources provided by the vibration mode supply part (60), and a second communication part (90) for sending a vibration signal corresponding to the vibration mode provided by the vibration mode supply part (60) to the first communication part (50) of the vibration device (100), and for operating the vibration device (100) in a predetermined vibration mode.

2. The beauty instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration adjustment device (200) further includes a vibration mode adjustment part (70), and the vibration mode adjustment part (70) deforms the vibration source provided by the vibration mode supply part (60) according to the user's needs.

3. The beauty instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vibration mode adjustment part (70) is a filter for extracting low frequencies below 200 Hz from the selected vibration source.

4. The beauty instrument according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vibration mode adjustment part (70) mixes two or more vibration sources provided by the vibration mode supply part (60), or increases or decreases the vibration speed and / or intensity of the vibration source provided by the vibration mode supply part (60).

5. The beauty instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication between the first communication part (50) and the vibration adjustment device (200) is performed through Bluetooth wireless communication.

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