Extremely short wave therapy apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to an extremely short wave therapy device for improving skin elasticity. The extremely short wave therapy device of an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cylindrical inner conductor; a cylindrical outer conductor disposed around the inner conductor to form an electric field with the inner conductor and open at the bottom; and a plate-shaped window disposed at the lower side of the inner conductor at intervals and through which the electric field passes, the bottom surface of the inner conductor being configured not to be parallel to the plane formed by the window.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an ultra-shortwave therapy device, and more specifically, to a skin therapy device that delivers ultra-shortwave waves into the skin to induce collagen production and improve skin elasticity. Background Technology

[0002] Microwave diathermy, a type of cosmetic skin treatment that uses ultra-shortwave heat to apply warmth to the skin, is a therapy that can promote metabolism and blood circulation, soothe muscles, and reduce pain by heating deep tissues within the skin.

[0003] The frequency of ultra-shortwave is usually 300MHz~30,000MHz (wavelength range 1cm~1m). The main frequencies used in ultra-shortwave diathermy are 2,450MHz (12.25cm), 915MHz (33cm), and 433.92MHz (69cm).

[0004] Recently, ultra-shortwave diathermy, which uses ultra-shortwave diathermy to improve the elasticity of aging skin, has attracted much attention.

[0005] The ultra-shortwave therapy device can protect the skin through cooling and concentrate deep heat into the fat layer through the skin layer without losing energy, thereby promoting the breakdown of fat cells and activating fibroblasts to induce sustained collagen production.

[0006] This improves skin elasticity and achieves firming and lifting effects. Such ultra-shortwave therapy devices require structures for proper cooling and highly efficient treatment.

[0007] Prior art documents related to ultra-shortwave therapy devices include US 11,517,758, EP2301469, US 2002-0193789, and US 6,208,903. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Technical issues

[0009] The present invention aims to provide an ultra-shortwave therapy device that improves the structure of the conductor that generates ultra-shortwave energy applied to the skin of the patient, thereby improving the therapeutic effect of ultra-shortwave energy.

[0010] The technical issues of this invention are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other issues not mentioned from the following description.

[0011] Technical solution

[0012] An embodiment of the ultra-shortwave therapy device of the present invention includes: an inner conductor in the shape of a cylinder; an outer conductor in the shape of a cylinder disposed around the inner conductor, forming an electric field with the inner conductor, and open at its bottom; and a plate-shaped window disposed at intervals on the lower side of the inner conductor and allowing the electric field to pass through, wherein the bottom surface of the inner conductor is configured not to be parallel to the plane formed by the window.

[0013] Furthermore, preferably, the bottom surface of the inner conductor is configured to form a concentric circle with the bottom surface of the outer conductor.

[0014] Furthermore, preferably, the window is in contact with the skin of the human body, and the lines of force of the electric field are configured not to be orthogonal to the skin.

[0015] Furthermore, preferably, it also includes a coolant that flows between the window and the internal conductor.

[0016] Furthermore, preferably, the internal conductor is configured to have a protruding conical portion formed on its bottom surface, the protruding conical portion being formed in a conical shape protruding toward the window side.

[0017] Furthermore, preferably, the internal conductor is configured to have a recessed conical portion formed on its bottom surface, the recessed conical portion being formed in a conical shape that is recessed in the opposite direction to the window.

[0018] The effects of the invention

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention provides an ultra-shortwave therapy device that makes the length of the lines of force of the electric field relatively constant, thereby enabling the ultra-shortwave to be transmitted uniformly, thus achieving the effect of uniformly heating the treatment site.

[0020] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, the ultra-shortwave therapy device has an uneven bottom surface of the internal conductor, thereby improving the flow of coolant and enhancing the cooling effect of the coolant.

[0021] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description in the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the applicator of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the internal conductor of the applicator in an embodiment of the ultra-shortwave therapy device according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram of section II, showing the presence of Figure 4 The internal conductor structure shown in (a) is described.

[0027] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram of section II, showing the presence of Figure 4 The internal conductor structure shown in (b) is as follows. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The advantages and features of the present invention, as well as the methods of implementing them, will become clear upon reference to the detailed embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in many different ways. These embodiments are provided only to complete the disclosure of the invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same constituent elements.

[0029] Although terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to describe multiple constituent elements, these constituent elements are clearly not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from others, and unless specifically stated otherwise, a first constituent element can obviously also be a second constituent element.

[0030] Throughout the instruction manual, unless otherwise stated, each constituent element may be singular or plural.

[0031] The phrase "the upper (or lower) part" or "the upper (or lower) part" of a constituent element, as used below, can indicate not only that the arbitrary configuration is in contact with the upper (or lower) surface of the constituent element, but also that other configurations may be interposed between the constituent element and the arbitrary configuration configured on (or below) the constituent element.

[0032] Furthermore, when a constituent element is described as being "connected", "combined", or "coupled" with another constituent element, it should be understood that these constituent elements can be directly connected or coupled to each other, but other constituent elements can be "interposed" between each constituent element, or each constituent element can be "connected", "combined", or "coupled" through another constituent element.

[0033] Unless explicitly defined differently in the context, the singular expressions used in this specification include the plural expressions. In this specification, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising..." should not be construed as including all of the multiple constituent elements or steps described in the specification, but should be construed as excluding some of the constituent elements or steps, or including additional constituent elements or steps.

[0034] Throughout the instruction manual, when described as “A and / or B”, unless otherwise stated, it means A, B, or A and B; when described as “C to D”, unless otherwise stated, it means C and below.

[0035] The specific details of the ultra-shortwave therapy device of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] First, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The overall configuration of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the overall appearance of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the main components of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] An embodiment of the present invention includes a supershortwave therapy device comprising a main body 10, a display unit 30 for displaying the operating status of the supershortwave therapy device, an input unit 50 for allowing a user (appointed practitioner) to input commands to control the supershortwave therapy device, and an applicator 100 that contacts the skin of the subject and generates supershortwave waves.

[0039] The main body 10 has the appearance of an ultra-shortwave therapy device. The main body 10 includes a handle 15 that can be held by the user (appointment practitioner) and is generally formed into a cylindrical shape that is longer in the height direction. A display 30 and an input 50 are arranged on the upper side of the main body 10.

[0040] An applicator 100 is disposed at the lower end of the main body 10. A cable (not shown) for supplying power and transmitting signals is connected to the upper end of the main body 10. The main body 10 includes a first body 11 and a second body 12 that are separated to the left and right for assembly purposes.

[0041] The display unit 30 is located on the upper side of the main body 10. The display surface of the display unit 30 is tilted so that the user (operator) can easily see it while holding the handle 15. The display unit 30 displays whether an action has been taken, the action mode, the action time, and the intensity of the ultra-shortwave pulse.

[0042] The input unit 50 is located on the upper side of the main body 10. The input unit 50 is positioned opposite the display unit 30. The input unit 50 is configured so that the user (performer) can press it with their index or middle finger. The input unit 50 includes buttons for the user (performer) to control actions. Through the input unit 50, the user (performer) generates ultra-shortwave radio waves or displays images on the display unit 30.

[0043] The applicator 100 contacts the patient's skin and generates electromagnetic waves. The applicator 100 is positioned at the lower end of the body 10. The applicator 100 is generally cylindrical in shape. For a detailed description of the applicator 100, please refer to... Figures 3 to 6 Please provide an explanation.

[0044] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the applicator of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the internal conductor of the applicator in an embodiment of the ultra-shortwave therapy device according to the present invention. Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram of section II, showing the presence of Figure 4 The internal conductor structure shown in (a) Figure 6 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram of section II, showing the presence of Figure 4 The internal conductor structure shown in (b) is as follows.

[0045] An applicator 100 of an ultra-shortwave therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an inner conductor 130 in a cylindrical shape; and an outer conductor 110 in a cylindrical shape, which is spaced around the inner conductor 130 and has an open top and bottom surface. With the application of current, the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130 form an electric field.

[0046] Furthermore, the aforementioned applicator 100 includes: a cylindrical dielectric 120 disposed between the side of the inner conductor 130 and the side of the outer conductor 110, with an open bottom surface; a plate-shaped window 170 disposed at intervals on the lower side of the inner conductor 130, through which an electric field passes; an upper cover 150 attached to the upper end of the outer conductor 110, substantially closing the upper side of the outer conductor 110; a cable guide 160 attached to the upper side of the upper cover 150, for insertion of a coaxial cable (not shown); and a lower cover 190 attached to the lower end of the outer conductor 110, supporting the window 170.

[0047] A space is provided between the window 170 inside the applicator 100 and the internal conductor 130, allowing the coolant 180 to flow and cool the window 170.

[0048] A coaxial cable connected to an ultra-shortwave generator (not shown) is inserted into a cable guide 160. The coaxial cable is inserted into the cable guide 160 with an interference fit so that the interior of the outer conductor 110 is substantially enclosed.

[0049] The upper cover 150, together with the lower cover 190 and the window 170, substantially encloses the interior of the outer conductor 110 to prevent coolant 180 leakage. The upper cover 150, along with the cable guide 160 and the coaxial cable, is above the open upper surface of the outer conductor 110. The upper cover 150 is fastened to the dielectric 120 and the inner conductor 130 by bolts or other fastening mechanisms, so that the dielectric 120 and the inner conductor 130 can be spaced apart from the window 170.

[0050] The lower cover 190, together with the upper cover 150 and the window 170, substantially seals the interior of the outer conductor 110 to prevent coolant 180 leakage. The lower cover 190, together with the window 170, seals the open bottom surface of the outer conductor 110. The lower cover 190 is attached to the window 170. The lower cover 190 contacts the patient's skin S.

[0051] Window 170 is integrated with and supported by the lower cover 190. Window 170 is formed of a transparent material with high thermal conductivity (e.g., sapphire Al2O3) capable of transmitting electromagnetic waves. Window 170 is formed in a disk shape. Window 170 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the internal conductor 130. Window 170 contacts the patient's epidermis S. Window 170 is cooled by coolant 180, thereby cooling the patient's epidermis S and dermis D.

[0052] Coolant 180, preferably water or brine, is used as the fluid for cooling window 170. After being cooled on the outside, coolant 180 flows into the interior of the outer conductor 110, then flows between the inner conductor 130 and window 170 to cool window 170, and then flows out to the outside of the outer conductor 110.

[0053] Dielectric 120 is a low-loss dielectric that prevents the formation of an electric field between the sides of the outer conductor 110 and the sides of the inner conductor 130. Dielectric 120 is inserted inside the outer conductor 110. Dielectric 120 is a hollow cylindrical shape with an open bottom, and the inner conductor 130 is inserted inside it. The lower end of dielectric 120 is spaced apart from window 170. Dielectric 120 is secured to the upper cover 150.

[0054] The outer conductor 110 is connected to an upper cover 150 at its upper end and a lower cover 190 at its lower end. The upper part of the outer conductor 110 is closed by the upper cover 150 and the cable guide 160, and the lower part is closed by the window 170 and the lower cover 190. The outer conductor 110 is a hollow cylindrical shape with an open top and bottom surface, and a dielectric 120, an inner conductor 130, and a coolant 180 are housed inside the outer conductor 110. The dielectric 120 is inserted into the interior of the outer conductor 110.

[0055] An electric field is formed between the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130 by an applied current via a coaxial cable. The outer conductor 110 is preferably made of a highly conductive metal. The outer conductor 110 has holes for the inflow and outflow of coolant 180, allowing coolant 180 to flow in from the outside and out from the inside. The lower end of the outer conductor 110 is positioned close to and slightly spaced from the window 170.

[0056] The inner conductor 130 is spaced apart inside the outer conductor 110. The bottom surface of the inner conductor 130 and the bottom surface of the outer conductor 110 form concentric circles. The inner conductor 130 is inserted into the dielectric 120. That is, preferably, the dielectric 120 is located between the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130.

[0057] An electric field is formed between the inner conductor 130 and the outer conductor 110 by an applied current via a coaxial cable. The inner conductor 130 is preferably made of a highly conductive metal. The inner conductors 130 are spaced apart on the upper side of the window 170. Coolant 180 flows between the inner conductors 130 and the window 170.

[0058] The electric field formed by the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130 is as follows Figure 5 and Figure 6 The electric field penetrates the epidermis (S) and dermis (D) to reach the subcutaneous fat (F). The electric field generates heat within the fat (F).

[0059] Reference Figures 4 to 6 The bottom surface of the inner conductor 130 is formed not to be parallel to the plane formed by the window 170. The bottom surface of the inner conductor 130 may be partially parallel to the window 170, but most of it is formed not to be parallel to the window 170. At least a portion of the bottom surface of the inner conductor 130 is formed to be inclined to the window 170.

[0060] like Figure 4 (a) and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom surface of the internal conductor 130 can be configured as a protruding cone portion 132 with a downwardly protruding cone shape.

[0061] The protruding conical portion 132 on the bottom surface of the inner conductor 130 can be formed such that the lower end, which is further away from the outer conductor 110, is closer to the window 170, and the lower end, which is closer to the outer conductor 110, is further away from the window 170, thereby making the length of the line of force W of the electric field more constant. As a result, the intensity of the electric field formed by the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130 is more constant, thereby enabling uniform heat generation in the fat F.

[0062] like Figure 4 (b) and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom surface of the internal conductor 130 can also be configured as a recessed cone portion 133 with a concave cone shape.

[0063] The concave cone 133 formed on the bottom surface of the inner conductor 130 can be formed such that the lower end, which is further away from the outer conductor 110, gradually moves further away from the window 170, and the lower end, which is closer to the outer conductor 110, moves closer to the window 170, thereby making the length of the electric field line W more constant. As a result, the intensity of the electric field formed by the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130 is more constant, thereby enabling uniform heat generation in the fat F.

[0064] Because the protruding conical portion 132 and the recessed conical portion 133 on the bottom surface of the internal conductor 130 are not parallel to the window 170, the force lines W of the electric field may not be orthogonal to the skin S. The force lines W of the electric field may be partially orthogonal to the skin S, but mostly not. The force lines W of the electric field are not orthogonal to the dermis D.

[0065] like Figure 4 (a) and Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the internal conductor 130 is configured to form a protruding conical portion 132, and as... Figure 4 (b) and Figure 6 In the case where the lower end of the inner conductor 130 is configured to form a recessed cone portion 133, there may be some differences in the distribution or effect of the electric field W formed between the outer conductor 110 and the inner conductor 130, as well as the range or effect of the target tissue.

[0066] Thus, by configuring the lower end of the internal conductor as a protruding cone 132 or a recessed cone 133, the ultra-short wave energy can be transmitted to the target tissue more uniformly and stably.

[0067] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention as claimed in the claims, those skilled in the art can obviously make various modifications. These modifications should not be understood separately from the technical concept or prospect of the present invention.

[0068] Industrial availability

[0069] The ultra-shortwave therapy device of the present invention applies thermal stimulation to the skin and can be used in industries related to skin beauty treatments or procedures such as improving skin elasticity.

Claims

1. An ultra-shortwave therapy device, characterized in that, include: The internal conductor is cylindrical in shape; An outer conductor in the shape of a cylinder is disposed around the inner conductor, forming an electric field with the inner conductor, and is open at the bottom; as well as Plate-shaped windows, spaced apart on the underside of the inner conductor, allow the electric field to pass through. The bottom surface of the inner conductor is not parallel to the plane formed by the window.

2. The ultra-shortwave therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the inner conductor and the bottom surface of the outer conductor form concentric circles.

3. The ultra-shortwave therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The window is in contact with the skin of the human body. The lines of force of the electric field are not orthogonal to the skin.

4. The ultra-shortwave therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Coolant flows between the window and the internal conductor.

5. The ultra-shortwave therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal conductor is configured to have a protruding conical portion formed on its bottom surface, which is shaped as a cone protruding toward the window side.

6. The ultra-shortwave therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal conductor is configured to have a recessed conical portion formed on its bottom surface, the recessed conical portion being a conical shape that is recessed in the opposite direction to the window.

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