Beauty handpiece

Abstract

To shorten the time required for cosmetic procedures using electromagnetic field devices. [Solution] The beauty handpiece 10 is a beauty handpiece used in connection with a tube 14 extending from an electromagnetic field device 12, and comprises a handpiece body 26 equipped with an electromagnetic field generating unit 34 that generates an electromagnetic field, a handle portion 28 provided on the handpiece body 26 that can be grasped by the practitioner, and an operator 32 for adjusting the output of the electromagnetic field generating unit 34.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beauty handpiece.

Background Art

[0002] There is disclosed a magnetic field stimulation device used for beauty and treatment, provided with a magnetic field generation means and a handle-shaped portion in a housing (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a conventional treatment using an electromagnetic field device, a handpiece for generating an electromagnetic field is applied to the treatment site and fixed with a band for treatment. Also, when changing the treatment location, output adjustments such as the intensity and frequency of the electromagnetic field are made according to that location.

[0005] However, since the handpiece is fixed every time a single location is treated, a lot of time is required to treat the whole body. Also, since the output adjustment of the electromagnetic field generation unit has a structure that is performed by the electromagnetic field device, the operator needs to move to the electromagnetic field device when making output adjustments. Since the treatment is interrupted each time, the total treatment time becomes long.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to shorten the time required for a beauty treatment using an electromagnetic field device.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] A beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment is a beauty handpiece used in connection with a tube extending from an electromagnetic field device, comprising: a handpiece body equipped with an electromagnetic field generating unit that generates an electromagnetic field; a handle provided on the handpiece body that can be grasped by the practitioner; and an operating device for adjusting the output of the electromagnetic field generating unit.

[0008] This cosmetic handpiece has a handle on the handpiece body, allowing the user to move the handpiece and change the treatment area during treatment. Furthermore, the output of the electromagnetic field from the electromagnetic field generator, including strength and frequency, can be adjusted using a control panel, eliminating the need to move to the electromagnetic field device for output adjustments. Therefore, treatment can be efficiently carried out while changing the treatment area without interrupting the procedure.

[0009] The second embodiment is a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment, wherein a display unit for displaying various information is provided near the control element.

[0010] This beauty treatment handpiece features a display unit located near the control panel, making it easy to check various information while operating the device. This allows the practitioner to constantly view the treatment menu and other information, enabling them to concentrate more fully on the procedure. By allowing users to select treatment menus on the display unit, consistent quality treatments can be easily performed by anyone, regardless of their experience level.

[0011] A third embodiment is a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment, wherein the operator is provided on the handle portion or on a part of the handpiece body that can be operated by the fingers of the practitioner holding the handle portion.

[0012] In this beauty treatment handpiece, the control is located in a place accessible to the practitioner's fingers, allowing for adjustment of the electromagnetic field output even while performing treatment.

[0013] A fourth embodiment is a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment, wherein the electromagnetic field generating part has a coil formed by winding a braided strip of conductor in a disc shape from the center outwards.

[0014] This beauty treatment handpiece can generate a high-density, focused electromagnetic field using its electromagnetic field generation unit.

[0015] The fifth embodiment is a beauty handpiece according to the fourth embodiment, wherein the electromagnetic field generating unit is configured by connecting a plurality of the coils in series, stacked in the direction of their central axis.

[0016] This beauty treatment handpiece can generate a high-density, focused electromagnetic field using its electromagnetic field generation unit.

[0017] The sixth embodiment is a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment, wherein the connection portion to the tube is provided at a different position from the mounting position of the handle portion on the handpiece body.

[0018] In this cosmetic handpiece, the connection point to the tube is located at a different position from the handle attachment point on the handpiece body. This makes the cosmetic handpiece easier to handle compared to cases where the connection point is located at the handle attachment point. As a result, the burden on the practitioner can be reduced. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, the time required for cosmetic procedures using an electromagnetic field device can be shortened. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0020] [Figure 1] This is a front view showing an electromagnetic field device equipped with a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a bottom view showing a beauty handpiece according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing the coil of the electromagnetic field generation unit. [Figure 5] It is a diagram schematically showing the coil. [Figure 6] It is a front view showing the operator and the display unit. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view showing the beauty handpiece according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view showing the beauty handpiece according to the third embodiment. [Figure 9] It is a bottom view showing the beauty handpiece according to the third embodiment. [Figure 10] It is a front view showing another example of the electromagnetic field device provided with the beauty handpiece. [Figure 11] It is a front view showing a state where a part of the tube connecting the handpiece and the electromagnetic field device is supported by a support portion provided on the electromagnetic field device. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view showing the electromagnetic field device having the beauty handpiece at the tip of the robotic arm. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view showing the coil according to Modification 1. [Figure 14] It is a side view showing the coil according to Modification 1. [Figure 15] It is a side view showing the coil according to Modification 2. [Figure 16] It is a front view showing the coil according to Modification 3.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Components indicated by the same reference numerals in each drawing are the same or similar components. In the embodiments described below, descriptions and reference numerals that are repeated may be omitted. Furthermore, the drawings used in the following description are all schematic, and the dimensional relationships and ratios of each element shown in the drawings do not necessarily correspond to reality. Also, the dimensional relationships and ratios of each element do not necessarily correspond between multiple drawings. Numerical ranges include their upper and lower limits.

[0022] [First Embodiment] In Figures 1 to 6, the beauty handpiece 10 according to this embodiment is a beauty handpiece used in connection with a tube 14 extending from an electromagnetic field device 12. The electromagnetic field device 12 is, for example, a high-density focused electromagnetic field device. The electromagnetic field device 12 is electrically connected to the beauty handpiece 10 through wires or signal lines passed through the tube 14, and supplies power to the beauty handpiece 10 and communicates with the beauty handpiece 10. The electromagnetic field device 12 has, for example, a display unit 16, an air vent 18, a handpiece hook 22, etc. The display unit 16 may be an input-enabled touch panel. An operating unit may also be provided near the display unit 16.

[0023] The beauty treatment handpiece 10 comprises a handpiece body 26, a handle 28, and an operating element 32.

[0024] The handpiece body 26 is equipped with an electromagnetic field generating unit 34 that generates an electromagnetic field (e.g., an electromagnetic pulse) for cosmetic purposes. As shown in Figure 4, the electromagnetic field generating unit 34 has a plurality of coils 36 formed by winding a conductor 35, for example, which is arranged in a braided strip, from the center outwards to form a disc shape. The conductor is, for example, a copper wire that has been silver-plated and gold-plated and then coated with an insulating material. Alternatively, the conductor may be a flat rectangular wire or a copper plate. The outer diameter of the coil 36 is, for example, 30 mm to 90 mm.

[0025] As shown in Figure 5, the electromagnetic field generating unit 34 is composed of multiple coils 36 connected in series, stacked in the direction of their central axes. The electromagnetic field generating unit 34 is housed in, for example, a roughly circular portion of the handpiece body 26, and generates an electromagnetic field from its circular base surface 26A.

[0026] The handle portion 28 is provided on the handpiece body 26 and is designed to be grasped by the operator. In Figure 2, this handle portion 28 is provided, for example, on the central side of the electromagnetic field generating portion 34 than the connection portion 11 between the handpiece body 26 and the tube 14. Specifically, the handle portion 28 has a base portion 28A that rises from the handpiece body 26 and a grip portion 28B that extends in the diametrical direction of the electromagnetic field generating portion 34 above the electromagnetic field generating portion 34. The space between the base portion 28A and the grip portion 28B is continuously formed by, for example, a curved portion 28C. The handle portion 28 is provided, for example, in a cantilevered manner on the handpiece body 26. An air vent 28D may be provided on the base portion 28A.

[0027] In Figures 2 and 6, the control element 32 is a part that adjusts the output of the electromagnetic field generating unit 34, and for example, has a plurality of push buttons 38. The push buttons 38 can have functions such as ON / OFF, menu display, selection, confirmation, and cancellation. This control element 32 may be provided on the handle portion 28 or on a part of the handpiece body 26 that can be operated by the fingers of the practitioner holding the handle portion 28. In this embodiment, the control element 32 is provided, for example, on the tip of the handle portion 28.

[0028] A display unit 40 for displaying various information may be provided near the operator 32. In this embodiment, the display unit 40 is located further towards the tip of the handle 28 than the operator 32. The display unit 40 is, for example, a liquid crystal panel and can display arbitrary information such as a preset treatment menu, guidance on treatment location and time, and the strength and frequency of electromagnetic pulses. The operator 32 and the display unit 40 may be integrated into a touch panel.

[0029] (action) This embodiment is configured as described above, and its operation will be explained below. In Figures 1 to 6, the beauty handpiece 10 according to this embodiment applies the electromagnetic field generating unit 34 to the body of the person being treated, and generates a high-density focused electromagnetic field (electromagnetic pulse) from the electromagnetic field generating unit 34, making it possible to cause muscle contractions multiple times per second (10 to 100 times), which is impossible with manual treatment.

[0030] In this embodiment, since the handpiece body 26 is provided with a handle 28, it is possible to move the beauty handpiece 10 to change the treatment area while performing treatment. Furthermore, since the output of the electromagnetic field from the electromagnetic field generator 34, such as strength and frequency, can be adjusted using the control element 32, there is no need to move to the electromagnetic field device 12 when adjusting the output. The practitioner can also perform treatment holding the beauty handpiece 10 in both hands, and the output can be adjusted in this case without taking their hands off the beauty handpiece 10.

[0031] If the display unit 40, which displays various information, is located near the operator 32, it is easier to check the various information when operating the operator 32. If the display unit 40 allows the user to select a pre-set treatment menu, the practitioner can perform the treatment according to the treatment location and time displayed on the display unit 40. Therefore, anyone can easily perform treatments of consistent quality, regardless of the practitioner's experience.

[0032] If the control element 32 is located in a part that can be operated by the practitioner's fingers, the output of the electromagnetic field generating unit 34 can be adjusted even while performing treatment.

[0033] Thus, in this embodiment, the treatment can be efficiently carried out while changing the treatment area without interrupting the procedure. This also shortens the time required for cosmetic treatments using the electromagnetic field device 12. Furthermore, because the treatment is not interrupted, the patient can receive the treatment without discomfort.

[0034] Furthermore, by using the coil 36 with the above configuration in the electromagnetic field generating unit 34, it becomes possible to miniaturize the beauty handpiece 10 compared to using a coil simply wound with copper wire, and it is possible to generate a stronger electromagnetic field (electromagnetic pulse). By making the beauty handpiece 10 smaller, it becomes possible to treat areas that were difficult to treat with a large handpiece, and the burden on the practitioner can be reduced.

[0035] [Second Embodiment] In Figure 7, in the beauty handpiece 20 according to this embodiment, the operator 32 and the display unit 40 are located on a separate controller 42, rather than on the handle 28. The controller 42, like the beauty handpiece 20, is connected to the electromagnetic field device 12 (Figure 1) by, for example, a tube 14. The controller 42 may also be connected to the electromagnetic field device 12 wirelessly.

[0036] In this embodiment, the practitioner can operate the beauty handpiece 20 with one hand and the controller 42 with the other. Alternatively, the electromagnetic field device 12 may have pre-set treatment courses combining treatment areas, time, and intensity. Furthermore, when a desired treatment course is selected using the main unit of the electromagnetic field device 12 or the controller 42, the information of that treatment course may be displayed chronologically on the display unit 16 of the electromagnetic field device 12 and the display unit 40 of the controller 42. This allows even an inexperienced practitioner to perform treatments similar to those of an experienced practitioner by operating the beauty handpiece 20 according to the instructions displayed on the displays 16 and 40.

[0037] Although not shown in the diagram, the display unit 16 may be attached to the tip of the arm structure so that the practitioner can move the display unit 40 to any desired location. Alternatively, the projector function provided in the electromagnetic field device 12 may be used to display various information on the wall of the treatment room. In this way, the practitioner can easily view various information.

[0038] Since the other parts are the same as in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings for the same parts, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0039] [Third Embodiment] In Figures 8 and 9, in the beauty handpiece 30 according to this embodiment, the handle portion 28 is provided protruding rearward from the handpiece body 26. The operator 32 and the display unit 40 are provided in front of the handle portion 28 on the handpiece body 26.

[0040] Here, "forward" refers to the direction that is in front of the practitioner when the practitioner is holding the beauty handpiece 30. "Backward" refers to the direction that is behind the practitioner in the same case.

[0041] Furthermore, the connection portion 11 between the handpiece body 26 and the tube 14 is located at a different position from the mounting position of the handle portion 28 on the handpiece body 26. In this embodiment, the connection portion 11 is located on the upper part of the handpiece body 26, in other words, above the electromagnetic field generating portion 34.

[0042] As described above, since the connecting portion 11 is located at a different position from the mounting position of the handle portion 28, the practitioner and the tube 14 are less likely to interfere with each other compared to when the connecting portion 11 is located at the mounting position of the handle portion 28, making the beauty handpiece 10 easier to handle. This reduces the burden on the practitioner.

[0043] Since the other parts are the same as in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings for the same parts, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0044] [Other embodiments] Although an example of an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made and implemented without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0045] Depending on the treatment area, you may switch to a different sized cosmetic handpiece 10. This allows for more suitable treatment.

[0046] Figure 10 shows another example of an electromagnetic field device 12 equipped with a beauty handpiece. In this example, a portion of the tube 14 connecting the beauty handpiece 30 and the electromagnetic field device 12 is supported by a support portion 50 provided on the electromagnetic field device 12. The support portion 50 is configured, for example, with a pole 51 provided on the electromagnetic field device 12 and a hook 52 provided at the top of the pole 51. The tube 14 can be hooked onto the hook 52. As a result, as shown in Figure 11, the support portion 50 can bear part of the weight of the tube 14 during treatment on the patient 57. This also reduces the burden on the practitioner 53.

[0047] The support portion 50 is not limited to being provided on the electromagnetic field device 12, but may also be a hook suspended from the ceiling by a wire or the like (not shown).

[0048] Figure 12 shows an electromagnetic field device 12 having a cosmetic handpiece 60 at the tip of a robotic arm 55. In this example, the robotic arm 55 performs the procedure in place of a human. The robotic arm 55 is controlled by the electromagnetic field device 12. The electromagnetic field device 12 is manually or automatically movable and has a display unit 16 on its main body that also serves as an operating unit. The cosmetic handpiece 60 has, for example, a coil (not shown) and a camera 56. As the coil, the coil 36 described herein can be used.

[0049] During treatment, the robotic arm 55 is first moved to use the camera 56 to check the entire body of the patient 57 who is lying down to receive treatment. After determining the treatment area and location, the desired treatment course is selected from several pre-set treatment courses and the treatment begins. Furthermore, by equipping the electromagnetic field device 12 with AI, data from each treatment can be accumulated, enabling more precise treatments.

[0050] As shown in Modification 1 in Figures 13 and 14, a magnetic material 62 with the same diameter as the coil 36 may be bonded to a single coil 36, for example, with epoxy resin. This increases the strength of the magnetic field on the coil 36 side, making it possible to reduce the outer dimensions and thickness of the coil 36. At the same time, the magnetic material 62 shields the non-coil side, suppressing the generation of a magnetic field. Therefore, interference between the coil 36 and electrical components such as the substrate is eliminated, making it possible to shorten the installation distance between components. This makes it possible to reduce the overall size of the beauty handpieces 10, 20, and 30. The magnetic material 62 includes all high-frequency magnetic conductive materials, such as soft ferrite and amorphous magnetic materials. The thickness of the magnetic material 62 is adjusted by the strength of the magnetic field of the coil 36.

[0051] Furthermore, as shown in Modification 2 in Figure 15, when bonding the coil 36 and the magnetic material 62, the two components may be fixed with a spacer 63 or the like for heat dissipation, and a gap 64 may be provided to facilitate heat dissipation.

[0052] Furthermore, as shown in Modification 3 in Figure 16, by arranging multiple coils 36 inside the electromagnetic field generating unit 34, it becomes possible to operate the electromagnetic field generating unit 34 according to a pre-programmed setting. Even when the beauty handpieces 10, 20, and 30 are stationary, different movements are possible within the same handpiece. For example, if magnetic fields are generated sequentially in a clockwise direction on coils 36 arranged in a circle, a circular movement will occur.

[0053] The operation of the electromagnetic field generating unit 34 can also be controlled by the beauty treatment handpieces 10, 20, and 30. By limiting the coil 36 that generates the magnetic field from among the multiple coils 36, pinpoint treatment becomes possible. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 10 Beauty Handpieces 11 Connection part 12 Electromagnetic field device 14 tubes 16 Display section 20 Beauty Handpieces 26 Handpiece body 28 Handle section 30 Beauty Handpieces 32 Operators 34 Electromagnetic field generation unit 35 Conductor 36 coils 40 Display section

Claims

1. A beauty handpiece used in conjunction with a tube extending from an electromagnetic field device, A handpiece body equipped with an electromagnetic field generating unit that generates an electromagnetic field, The handpiece body is provided with a handle portion that can be grasped by the practitioner, A control for adjusting the output of the electromagnetic field generating unit, A cosmetic handpiece with the following features.

2. The beauty handpiece according to claim 1, wherein a display unit for displaying various information is provided near the control element.

3. The beauty handpiece according to claim 1, wherein the operator is provided on the handle portion or on a part of the handpiece body that can be operated by the fingers of a practitioner holding the handle portion.

4. The handpiece for beauty treatments according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic field generating part has a coil formed by winding a braided strip of conductors in a disc shape from the center outwards.

5. The beauty handpiece according to claim 4, wherein the electromagnetic field generating unit is configured by connecting a plurality of the coils in series, stacked in the direction of their central axes.

6. The beauty handpiece according to claim 1, wherein the connection portion to the tube is provided at a position different from the mounting position of the handle portion on the handpiece body.

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