Transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activity device

Abstract

Provided is a transdermal drug solution infiltration, blood flow acceleration, and cell activity device in which a probe is less likely to generate heat. 【Solution means】A box-shaped main body 1 provided with an operation unit, and a probe 2 that incorporates a vibration motor 8, a near-infrared light source, and a red visible light source and extends from the main body to the outside. The probe consists of a grip part and a head part provided with a cap 10 made of polycarbonate resin at the tip. A plurality of pleats are formed over the entire outer circumference of the grip part and the head part. The vibration motor consists of a DC motor with an eccentric weight, and performs an intermittent operation of repeating rotation and braking by switching four switches. The operation unit 4 sets the rotation speed of the vibration motor, the cycle of the interruption of the vibration motor, and the irradiation intensity of the near-infrared light and the red visible light. The cycle of the interruption of the vibration motor is set in the range of 0.066 to 2.0 Hz.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device that irradiates the skin with near-infrared light and applies vibration and stimulation to allow a chemical solution such as a cosmetic to infiltrate well from the skin.

Background Art

[0002] As shown in Patent Document 1, the present applicant has proposed a device that can irradiate red visible light and near-infrared light and apply vibration and stimulation. In such a device, a plurality of LED elements of red visible light and near-infrared light are arranged in a probe, and since the vibration motor repeats interruption in a short time, there is a problem that the probe has heat.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device that is easy to use and in which the probe is less likely to have heat.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device according to the present invention includes a box-shaped main body having an operation unit, and a probe that incorporates a vibration motor, a near-infrared light source, and a red visible light source and extends from the main body to the outside. The probe consists of a grip portion to be held in the hand and a head portion having a cap made of polycarbonate resin at the tip. The grip portion and the head portion are formed with folds over the entire circumference of the outer surface. The vibration motor is a DC motor with an eccentric weight, and performs intermittent operation that repeats rotation and braking by switching four switches. By operating the operation unit, the rotation speed of the vibration motor, the cycle of the interruption of the vibration motor, and the irradiation intensities of the near-infrared light and the red visible light are set. The cycle of the interruption of the vibration motor is set in the range of 0.066 to 2.0 Hz.

[0006] The interruption of the vibration motor is characterized in that one cycle (rotation, braking) is set with one touch to any of (0.4 seconds, 0.4 seconds), (5 seconds, 3 seconds), and (10 seconds, 5 seconds).

[0007] The head portion is characterized in that a plurality of ventilation slits are provided on the outer periphery.

[0008] The cap is characterized in that both the front and back surfaces are mirror-finished.

[0009] The cap is characterized in that it is coated with a fluororesin.

Advantages of the Invention

[0010] According to the transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device of the present invention, (1) Since the vibration motor has an eccentric weight, a vibration stimulus of 25 to 200 Hz can be obtained as one stimulus per rotation from the rotation speed of the vibration motor of 1.5k to 12krpm. In addition, since the vibration motor is operated in an intermittent operation that repeats rotation and braking, by setting the period of interruption in the range of 0.066 to 2.0 Hz, the stimulus does not become monotonous and becomes a complex vibration, and the stimulus can be clearly felt. The low-frequency stimulus can relax the muscles. (2) Also, since the pleats are provided on the entire circumference of the head portion and the grip portion of the probe, the internal heat can be released to the outside. (3) Since the cap of the probe is made of polycarbonate resin, the transmittance of near-infrared light can be increased compared to polypropylene or the like.

[0011] The interruption of the vibration motor can be set from one cycle (rotation, braking) of (0.4 seconds, 0.4 seconds), (5 seconds, 3 seconds), (10 seconds, 5 seconds), and can cover the low-frequency range of 0.066 to 2.0 Hz. The setting of the interruption period is possible with one touch, and it is not necessary to input fine numerical values.

[0012] Since a plurality of ventilation slits are provided on the outer periphery of the head portion, the heat of the vibration motor, near-infrared light, and the heat of the light source of red visible light can be released to the outside.

[0013] Since the front and back surfaces of the cap are mirror-finished, the light transmittance can be improved to about 86%. Heat does not accumulate inside the cap.

[0014] Since the cap is coated with fluororesin, the abrasion resistance and solvent resistance can be improved.

Brief Description of Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device of the present invention will be described.

Example

[0017] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device 100 according to the present invention. This device consists of a main body part 1 and a probe 2. In the main body part 1, a power supply of AC 100V is converted to DC by an AC adapter 3 and supplied with power. The main body part 1 is box-shaped and includes an operation part 4, a control part 5, a display part 6, and an adapter part 7. The operation part 4 and the display part 6 are provided on the surface of the main body part 1. The probe 2 is cylindrical, has a cap 10 that transmits near-infrared light and red visible light at one end, has a start / stop switch 11 at the other end, incorporates a vibration motor 8, and incorporates a light source 12 for near-infrared light and red visible light. As an example, near-infrared light can use a wavelength of 855 nm, and red visible light can use a wavelength of 630 nm. The main body part 1 and the probe 2 are connected by an interface cord 9. On one side of the main body part 1, although not shown, an L-shaped holding plate is attached that can removably fit the head part 2b of the probe 2 facing upward.

[0018] The control unit 5 (see Fig. 1) includes a processor and a memory, is program-controlled, and has a wireless communication function. It is equipped with a Wi-Fi wireless LAN and can be connected to a server or a PC (personal computer) via the nearest access point and the Internet. It also has a SIM card (a card on which the ID number identifying the subscriber of the mobile phone is recorded) and can be connected to a server or a PC via the mobile phone company. As an example, a server can be installed at a customer center to read the operation information of the transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device 100 and perform the operations of calculating and billing the rental fee. The operation information transmitted to the server includes (a) the name of the user, (b) the usage date and time, (b) the intensity of operation, (c) the operation time, (d) the operating status of the device (normal operation / failure / failure location), etc. The operation of the operation unit can also be enabled from the mobile phone using the wireless communication function.

[0019] A billing terminal (not shown) is connected to the main body unit 1 (see Fig. 1). Since the usage fee is displayed on the billing terminal, when the user holds the mobile phone near it, the billing terminal can access the settlement operation company via the Internet to check whether the settlement is OK. If the settlement is OK and the settlement is completed, the billing terminal sends a permission signal for the operation to the main body unit 1. When the main body unit 1 receives the permission signal for the operation, it turns on the power that is in the standby state. If the settlement is NG, for example, if the payment in cash is completed, the operation is performed manually at the operation unit 4 of the main body unit 1.

[0020] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the details of the operation unit 4 of the main body unit 1. The power is turned on by tilting the power switch 13 to one side. If it is tilted to the other side, the power is cut off. The mode selection button 4a of the operation unit 4 selects the setting menus m1 to m3 (see Fig. 5). It changes each time it is pressed once, and if it is pressed many times, it circulates like m1 ⇒ m2 ⇒ m3 ⇒ m1. m1 is the menu for setting the rotation speed of the vibration motor 8, m2 is the menu for setting the cycle of the interruption of the vibration of the vibration motor, m3 is the menu for setting the irradiation intensity of the near-infrared light and the red visible light, and the intensity is selected from those displayed after selecting m1 to m3.

[0021] The start / stop switch 4b shown in Fig. 2 is a switch for starting operation. The start / stop switch 11 of the probe 2 is also the same switch, which improves the operability. When the start / stop switch 4b is pressed, near-infrared light and red visible light are irradiated from the cap 10 of the probe 2, and the probe 2 vibrates. When it is pressed again, the irradiation of near-infrared light and red visible light stops, and the vibration also stops.

[0022] When the intensity increase button 4c and the intensity decrease button 4d (see Fig. 2) are pressed, when one of the setting menus m1 to m4 is displayed on the display unit 6 by the mode selection button 4a, the intensity range is displayed, so the value can be increased or decreased within that range to a desired value. The timer increase button 4e and the timer decrease button 4f are for setting the operation time and can be set in the range of 5 to 40 minutes.

[0023] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the adapter unit 7 in Fig. 2. The adapter unit 7 includes an interface circuit with the probe 2. The adapter unit 7 is provided with a vibration motor drive circuit 16, a near-infrared light drive circuit 17, a red visible light drive circuit 18, and a reception circuit 19 for the start / stop switch 11. Since the near-infrared light source 12a and the red visible light source 12b are built into the probe 2, the outputs from the near-infrared light drive circuit 17 and the red visible light drive circuit 18 are sent to the probe 2. These drive circuits and reception circuits are connected to the control unit 5 in a bus format, and control data is exchanged.

[0024] There are multiple types of probes 2. Although not shown in Fig. 3, the type signal of the probe 2 can be sent to the main body unit 1. The control unit 5 can determine the type of the probe by looking at the type signal of the connector 15. For example, since the number of LEDs is different depending on the type of the probe, a current that matches this can be passed. When the number of LEDs is large, the diameter of the cap is large. In addition, the rating of the vibration motor 8 can also be notified to the main body unit 1.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the control unit 5. After the power is turned on at S1, at S2, the operation timer time and the stimulus intensity are set in advance. S3 is a determination as to whether the start / stop switch 11 of the probe 2 in FIG. 1 or the start / stop switch 4b of the operation unit in FIG. 2 has been pressed. When the switch is pressed and the operation is started, the operation is performed at the preset intensity. The operation continues until the time of the operation timer at S5 is reached or the start / stop switch 11 of the probe 2 or the start / stop switch 4b of the operation unit 4 at S6 is pressed.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a table showing details of the setting menu (m1 to m3). When m1 to m3 are selected, the numerical value A within the settable range and the numerical value B to be set are displayed on the display unit 6. The numerical value B to be set is determined using the intensity up button 4c and the intensity down button 4d. The rotation speed of the vibration motor 8 of m1 can be set, for example, in the range of 1.5k to 12krpm. If one cycle of the interruption of the vibration motor 8 of m2 is represented by (rotation, brake), it can be set with one touch to any of (rotation, brake) = (0.4 seconds, 0.4 seconds), (rotation, brake) = (5 seconds, 3 seconds), (rotation, brake) = (10 seconds, 5 seconds). The intensities of the near-infrared light and the red visible light of m3 can be set in the range of small to large irradiation intensity. Arbitrary values cannot be set, and a plurality of frequencies are shown for selection. In this way, since the rotation speed of the vibration motor 8, the interruption period, and the irradiation intensity of the light source can be set individually, the stimulus intensity suitable for that person can be set.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a side view of the probe 2. The probe 2 includes a grip portion 2a that can be held by hand and a head portion 2b. A cap 10 is provided on the head portion 2b. The cap 10 is made of polycarbonate resin. Polycarbonate has durability and a high light transmittance. Since both the front and back surfaces are mirror-finished, the light transmittance is 86%. When only the front surface is mirror-finished, the light transmittance is about 40%. If the mirror finish is not performed after processing, the light transmittance is 10% or less. The cap with a high light transmittance can increase the total light beam irradiated on the skin and prevent heat from accumulating in the cap. A fluororesin coating is applied to the surface of the cap 10. The fluororesin coating can improve wear resistance and solvent resistance and maintain transparency. A plurality of ventilation slits 10a communicating with the internal space are provided along the outer periphery of the head portion 2b of the probe 2. This allows air circulation with the outside. Heat accumulated inside the cap 10 due to the heat generation of the near-infrared light source 12a can be released to the outside. There is an effect of releasing a certain amount of heat to the outside even without providing a fan. Since a metal fold 2c is provided around the entire circumference of the grip portion 2a and the head portion 2b of the probe 2, heat is also dissipated to the outside from here. The probe 2 may be made of resin. Ventilation small holes may be provided in the cap 10.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the near-infrared light source 12a and the near-infrared light drive circuit 17. A light-emitting diode (LED) can be used as the light source 12a. This circuit is the same for both the near-infrared light drive circuit 17 and the red visible light drive circuit 18. The LED sends a rectangular wave of a PWM signal (Pulse Width Modulation) so as to obtain a predetermined irradiation intensity, and can increase or decrease the irradiation intensity. If the signal width of the on state in FIG. 7 is expanded and the signal width of the off state is narrowed, the irradiation intensity increases.

[0029] Figure 8 is an operation table of the vibration motor 8 and switches (SW1 to SW4). Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining the rotation and braking of the vibration motor 9. The vibration motor 8 is a DC motor with an eccentric weight attached to the rotating shaft, and the rotational speed can be, for example, 1.5k to 12krpm. In that case, with one rotation being one stimulus (pressure), the frequency of the stimulus is 25 to 200 Hz. This is calculated as 25 times / second from 1500 rpm ÷ 60 seconds and 200 times / second from 12000 rpm ÷ 60 seconds. Four switches SW1 to SW4 are provided around the vibration motor 8 for switching. As shown in the table of Figure 8, when SW1 and SW4 are turned on and energized, for example, it rotates forward. When SW3 and SW2 are turned on and energized, it rotates in reverse. When SW1 and SW3 are off and SW2 and SW4 are turned on, it brakes. This is because a counter electromotive force is generated by the rotation of the rotor and current flows as electrical energy, so it can act as a brake. The vibration motor 8 is rotated for a short time and braked for a short time repeatedly. In this case, one cycle of the interruption, represented by (rotation, brake), can be set to any of (rotation, brake) = (0.4 seconds, 0.4 seconds), (rotation, brake) = (5 seconds, 3 seconds), (rotation, brake) = (10 seconds, 5 seconds). Refer to Figure 5. Thereby, in addition to the fast stimulus by the eccentric weight, the vibration becomes a complex vibration due to the repetition of the rotation and braking of the vibration motor, the stimulus changes, and it can be a relaxing stimulus that is not monotonous. Note that even when SW1 and SW3 are on and SW2 and SW4 are off, since there is no power supply to the vibration motor 8, it can act as a brake.

Industrial Applicability

[0030] Since this device irradiates near-infrared light on the skin and applies vibration, it is suitable as a device that can activate skin cells and infiltrate a chemical solution. It is also effective as a device for promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammation and pain.

Explanation of Signs

[0031] 1 Main body part 2 Probe 2a Grip part 2b Head part 2c Fold part 3 AC Adapter 4 Operation Unit 4a Mode Selection Button 4b Start / Stop Switch 4c Intensity Increase Button 4d Intensity Decrease Button 4e Timer Increase Button 4f Timer Decrease Button 5 Control Unit 6 Display Unit 7 Adapter Unit 8 Vibration Motor 9 Interface Code 10 Cap 10a Ventilation Slit 11 Start Stop Switch 12 Light Source 12a Light Source for Near-Infrared Light 12b Light Source for Red Visible Light 13 Power-On Switch 14 Control Box 15 Connector 16 Vibration Motor Drive Circuit 17 Near-Infrared Light Drive Circuit 18 Red Visible Light Drive Circuit 19 Start Stop Switch Reception Circuit on Probe Side 100 Transdermal Drug Infiltration, Blood Flow Acceleration, and Cell Activity Device

Claims

1. A box-shaped main body having an operation unit, and a probe that incorporates a vibration motor, a near-infrared light source, and a red visible light source and extends from the main body to the outside. The probe consists of a grip portion to be held by hand and a head portion having a polycarbonate resin cap at the tip. The grip portion and the head portion have folds formed over the entire outer circumference. The vibration motor is a DC motor with an eccentric weight, and performs an intermittent operation that repeats rotation and braking by switching four switches. By operating the operation unit, the rotation speed of the vibration motor, the period of interruption of the vibration motor, and the irradiation intensity of the near-infrared light and red visible light are set. A transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device, characterized in that the period of interruption of the vibration motor is set in the range of 0.066 to 2.0 Hz.

2. The transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the interruption of the vibration motor is one-touch set to any one of (0.4 seconds, 0.4 seconds), (5 seconds, 3 seconds), and (10 seconds, 5 seconds) for one cycle (rotation, braking).

3. The transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the head portion is provided with a plurality of ventilation slits on the outer circumference.

4. The transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device according to claim 1, characterized in that both the front and back surfaces of the cap are mirror-finished.

5. The transdermal drug infiltration, blood flow promotion, and cell activation device according to claim 4, characterized in that the cap is coated with a fluororesin.

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