Electric beauty device

Abstract

To provide an electric beauty appliance which does not require the time and effort to change a frequency and is easily handled.SOLUTION: An electric beauty appliance 1 comprises: a beauty appliance body 10 which has a grip part 11 and a head part 12; a plurality of electrodes 20 which are provided in a standing manner on the head part 12; an insulation cover 25 which covers the outer peripheral surface of the electrodes 20; a recess 13 for operation part which is recessed in the grip part 11; an input operation part 30 and a display part 40 which are provided on the bottom surface of the recess 13 for operation part; a storage part storing mode data in which a plurality of types of output frequencies are arranged in the output order and to which a mode number is applied; a control part which causes the display part 40 to display the mode number input from the input operation part 30 and the plurality of electrodes 20 to output the AC current of the output frequency in the order on the basis of the mode data extracted from the storage part on the basis of the mode number; and a chargeable storage battery which supplies the power to the control part and the display part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric beauty device that outputs alternating current at a specific frequency. [Background technology]

[0002] Electric beauty devices are known that can provide massage through electrical stimulation by outputting an alternating current of a predetermined frequency to a pair of pad-type electrodes attached to the human body. In this type of electric beauty device, a probe with multiple pin-shaped electrodes can be used for areas where it is difficult to attach pad-type electrodes, such as the face. When using the electric beauty device, the pad-type electrodes are attached to the body surface or the pin-shaped electrodes of the probe are placed on the face, and the frequency, output time, and output voltage magnitude are set and the device is operated.

[0003] However, in the conventional electric beauty device, when you want to change the frequency during operation, you need to stop the operation, select the frequency you want to change, and then start the operation again, which is troublesome.In addition, the conventional electric beauty device has a large box-shaped main body, so it is inconvenient to secure a place to put it and to carry it.In addition, the probe and the main body are connected by a wiring cable, so the wiring cable is in the way. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an electric beauty device that does not require time and effort to change the frequency and is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the electric beauty device according to the present invention comprises: "The grip for the user to hold and Bihe A beauty device body having a head part; a plurality of cylindrical electrodes provided upright on one surface of the head portion; an insulating cover covering the outer circumferential surface of each of the plurality of electrodes from a portion near the tip to the head portion; a recess for an operation unit that is recessed in a surface of the grip portion that faces the same direction as a surface on which the plurality of electrodes of the head portion are erected; an input operation unit and a display unit provided on a bottom surface of the operation unit recess; The device is provided in the beauty device body, Only one output frequency and the output order Multiple output frequencies Each consists of one of a storage unit in which mode data to which mode numbers are assigned are stored; a control unit provided in the cosmetic device body, the control unit causing the display unit to display the mode number input from the input operation unit, extracting the mode data from the storage unit based on the mode number input from the input operation unit, and outputting the AC current of the output frequency from the plurality of electrodes in sequence based on the extracted mode data; The control unit and the display unit are supplied with power from a rechargeable battery housed in the beauty device body. pond and Equipped with 、 The head portion has a widthwise length, which is perpendicular to the direction in which the grip extends, that is greater than that of the grip portion on the surface on which the electrodes are provided. " It is characterized by:

[0006] According to this configuration, when a mode number is input from the input operation unit, the mode number is displayed on the display unit, and mode data associated with the mode number is extracted from the memory unit. Then, AC currents of output frequencies are output from the multiple electrodes in the order listed in the mode data. Therefore, by holding the grip unit of the cosmetic device body in the user's hand and placing the tips of the multiple electrodes erected on the head unit against the face or other part of the human body, the user can easily continuously output AC currents of multiple different frequencies without having to stop operation and input an output frequency each time the output frequency is changed, as in the past.

[0007] In addition, since the beauty device itself contains a control unit and a storage battery that supplies power to the control unit, it does not have a large, box-like main body, making it easy to store and carry. Furthermore, since there are no wiring cables extending from the beauty device main body that can get in the way during use, it is easy to handle.

[0008] Furthermore, since the input operation unit is provided in a recess for the operation unit that is recessed from the surface of the grip unit, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to touch the input operation unit with their fingers when holding the grip unit, thereby reducing the risk of erroneous operation. Also, since the outer circumferential surface of each of the multiple electrodes is covered with an insulating cover, the user's fingers will not come into contact with the electrodes when holding the head unit, and the AC current of the output frequency can be reliably applied only to the desired area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] As described above, the present invention has the effect of providing an electric beauty device that does not require time and effort to change the frequency and is easy to use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] (a) is a front view of an electric beauty device according to one embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a right side view, (c) is a rear view, (d) is a bottom view, and (e) is a plan view. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electric beauty device of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the electric beauty device of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of mode data. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] An electric beauty device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 4. The electric beauty device 1 of this embodiment outputs 25 to 200 types of alternating current at an output frequency ranging from 1 to 10,000 Hz to massage the face, etc. The electric beauty device 1 includes a beauty device main body 10, a plurality of electrodes 20 erected on the beauty device main body 10, an insulating cover 25 covering the outer peripheral surfaces of each of the plurality of electrodes 20, and an input operation unit 30 and a display unit 40 provided on the surface of the beauty device main body 10.

[0012] The electric beauty device 1 also includes a memory unit 51 that stores mode data in which a plurality of output frequencies are arranged in the order in which they are output and to which mode numbers are assigned, and a control unit 52 that displays the mode number input from the input operation unit 30 on the display unit 40, extracts mode data from the memory unit 51 based on the input mode number, and outputs AC currents of the output frequencies from the plurality of electrodes 20 in sequence based on the extracted mode data.

[0013] Furthermore, the electric beauty device 1 includes a storage battery 53 that supplies power to the control unit 52 and the display unit 40, a power supply control unit 54 that controls charging of the storage battery 53 and power supply, a power supply input terminal 55 for charging the storage battery 53, an output terminal 56 that can output AC current of an output frequency, a speaker 57, and a light-emitting unit 58. The memory unit 51, the control unit 52, the storage battery 53, the power supply control unit 54, and the speaker 57 are provided inside the beauty device main body 10.

[0014] The cosmetic device main body 10 has a hollow interior. The cosmetic device main body 10 has a grip portion 11 for a user to hold and a head portion 12 that is wider than the grip portion 11. A plurality of electrodes 20 are provided on one surface of the head portion 12. The cosmetic device main body 10 also has an operation portion recess 13 that is recessed on the surface of the grip portion 11 facing the same direction as the surface on which the plurality of electrodes 20 of the head portion 12 are provided, and a light-emitting portion 14 that is recessed on the surface on which the plurality of electrodes 20 are provided. A power input terminal 55 is attached to the end surface of the cosmetic device main body 10 facing the grip portion 11, and an output terminal 56 is attached to the opposite end surface on the head portion 12 side.

[0015] The operation unit recess 13 extends in the longitudinal direction of the cosmetic device main body 10, and has an input operation unit 30 and a display unit 40 on its bottom surface. The light-emitting recess 14 extends in the longitudinal direction of the cosmetic device main body 10 at the center of the head unit 12. Four LEDs that constitute the light-emitting unit 58 are aligned in the longitudinal direction on the bottom surface of this light-emitting recess 14.

[0016] The multiple electrodes 20 are erected at intervals around the light-emitting recess 14 of the head portion 12. Each of the multiple electrodes 20 is cylindrical with a rounded hemispherical tip. The electrodes 20 are conductive. An insulating cover 25 covers the outer circumferential surface of each of the multiple electrodes 20 from the portion near the tip (the portion from the hemispherical portion toward the head portion) to the head portion 12. The insulating cover 25 is made of rubber or synthetic resin.

[0017] The input operation unit 30 has a power button 31, a start / stop button 32, a level button 33, an up button 34, and a down button 35. The power button 31, the start / stop button 32, and the level button 33 are circular buttons, and are provided in order from a position near the end furthest from the head unit 12 on the bottom surface of the operation unit recess 13 toward the head unit 12. The power button 31 has a graphic combining a vertical bar and a circle printed on it. The start / stop button 32 has the word "START / STOP" printed on it. The level button 33 has the word "LEVEL" printed on it.

[0018] The up button 34 and the down button 35 are triangular buttons, and are provided side by side in the width direction of the operating unit recess 13, in a position closer to the head unit 12 than the level button 33. The up button 34 has one apex of the triangle facing toward the head unit 12, and the down button 35 has one apex of the triangle facing away from the head unit 12. On the bottom surface of the operating unit recess 13, the letters "UP" and "DOWN" are written on the positions closer to the head unit 12 than the up button 34 and the down button 35, respectively.

[0019] The display unit 40 has a mode display unit 41 consisting of a two-digit seven-segment LED, and a level display unit 42 consisting of six LEDs. The mode display unit 41 is provided in a position closer to the head unit 12 than the up button 34 and the down button 35. The level display units 42 are arranged in a row along the outer periphery of the level button 33 between the level button 33 and the up button 34 and down button 35.

[0020] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, mode data for mode numbers "1" to "66" are stored in storage unit 51. Mode numbers "1" to "4" each represent mode data with only one output frequency, while mode numbers "5" to "66" represent mode data with a plurality of output frequencies. In mode numbers "1" to "4," the output time for one output frequency is 10 minutes, and in mode numbers "5" to "66," the output time for one output frequency is 3 minutes. Therefore, for example, in mode number "5," since there are five output frequencies, the total output time (operating time) is 15 minutes. Note that the mode numbers and mode data shown in FIG. 4 are merely examples and are not limited to these.

[0021] Next, a method of using the electric beauty device 1 of this embodiment will be described. Each button is pressed by the user, and the actions performed in response to this are executed by the control unit 52 and the power control unit 54. First, when the power button 31 of the input operation unit 30 is pressed to turn on the power, "00" is displayed in the mode display unit 41 of the display unit 40, and one of the six LEDs in the level display unit 42 lights up. Furthermore, when the power button 31 is pressed, a "beep" sound (operation sound) is output from the speaker 57. This operation sound is the same regardless of the type of button on the input operation unit 30, so a description of the normal operation sound output for each button operation will be omitted below.

[0022] Next, the mode (mode number) is set by pressing the Up button 34 or the Down button 35. Each time the Up button 34 is pressed, the number displayed in the mode display unit 41 increases by one; if pressed and held for two seconds or more, the number displayed increases continuously, stopping when it reaches "50." Thereafter, pressing the Up button 34 once each time will display up to "66." On the other hand, if you want to return the displayed number to its original value, press the Down button 35. Each time the Down button 35 is pressed, the number decreases by one; if pressed and held for two seconds or more, the number decreases continuously, stopping when it reaches "01." In this way, the desired mode number is displayed in the mode display unit 41 by pressing the Up button 34 or the Down button 35.

[0023] The output level of the AC current is displayed by the number of lit LEDs in the level display unit 42, and can be set to six levels of intensity from 1 to 6. The output level is set by pressing the level button 33. Each time the level button 33 is pressed, the number of lit LEDs in the level display unit 42 increases by one; if the level button 33 is pressed once when six LEDs are lit, five will go out and the state will return to the initial state with only one LED lit. In this way, the output level is set by pressing the level button 33 to light up the number of LEDs corresponding to the desired level.

[0024] When start / stop button 32 is pressed with the mode number and output level set, control unit 52 retrieves the mode data associated with the mode number from memory unit 51, and AC current of the output frequency that constitutes that mode data is output from multiple electrodes 20. At this time, four LEDs in light-emitting unit 58 light up. Then, by holding grip unit 11 and contacting the tips of multiple electrodes 20 with the desired part of the human body, such as the face, the part can be stimulated and massaged with AC current of the desired output frequency.

[0025] If the set mode number is "1" to "4," pressing the start / stop button 32 to start operation outputs the only output frequency set for that mode number for 10 minutes, with the Solfeggio frequency as the carrier frequency. Here, the Solfeggio frequencies are 174 Hz, 285 Hz, 396 Hz, 417 Hz, 528 Hz, 639 Hz, 741 Hz, 852 Hz, and 963 Hz, and are frequencies that are said to be effective for the mind and body. In this embodiment, the Solfeggio frequency of 528 Hz is used as the carrier frequency. This is expected to enhance the massage effect of electrical stimulation due to the synergistic effect of the output frequency and the Solfeggio frequency.

[0026] Also, if the mode number is "1" to "4," when operation starts, the mode number displayed on the mode display unit 41 will change to a timer display, and the lower dot of the two-digit 7-segment LED will flash at one-second intervals along with the remaining time being displayed.

[0027] On the other hand, when the mode number is "5" through "66," each output frequency is output for three minutes in the order of the output frequencies that make up the mode data associated with the mode number. In this case, AC current of the output frequency is output without using a specific carrier frequency. Then, when output begins, the mode number display on the mode display unit 41 switches to a timer display, and the lower dot of the two-digit seven-segment LED flashes at one-second intervals along with the remaining time.

[0028] Furthermore, for mode numbers "5" to "66," when operation in the set mode begins and when the output frequency is switched, the AC output fluctuates before and after the switch. Specifically, at the beginning of the switch, the AC output rises from 0 to the set output level over two seconds, and at the end of the switch, it falls from the set output level to 0 over two seconds. This minimizes the impact of changes in output level. Before and after the output frequency is switched, that is, while the output level is rising and falling (here, for four seconds), the mode display unit 41 switches from displaying a timer to displaying the mode number. Furthermore, when the output frequency is switched, a sound may be output from the speaker 57.

[0029] Then, when the operating time for the set mode number has elapsed, a "beep beep beep" sound is emitted from speaker 57, the output of AC current stops, and light-emitting section 58 goes out. Also, "00" is displayed in mode display section 41, and only one of the six LEDs in level display section 42 is lit. In other words, the state is the same as when the power is turned on.

[0030] If you want to pause the operation, press the start / stop button 32 to pause it, and if you press the start / stop button 32 while it is paused, the operation will resume. Also, if you want to stop the operation, press the power button 31, and a "beep beep" sound will be output from the speaker 57 and the power will be turned off.

[0031] Incidentally, if you want to change the light emission mode of the light-emitting unit 58, press and hold the power button 31 for two seconds or more, and a short beep will be emitted from the speaker 57, and the light emission mode will switch to the on mode or the off mode. When switching from the off mode to the on mode, the light-emitting unit 58 will light up for two seconds, allowing you to confirm the switch.

[0032] Furthermore, if the voltage of the storage battery 53 drops below a specified level while the electric beauty device 1 is in operation, a beep is emitted from the speaker 57. If the voltage drops further and reaches the operating limit voltage, the speaker 57 also emits a beep and the device stops operating.

[0033] To charge the storage battery 53, a DC output cable of a dedicated AC / DC adapter (not shown) is connected to the power input terminal 55. Then, when the electric beauty device 1 is turned off and a direct current is supplied to the current control unit 54 from the AC / DC adapter connected to a commercial power source, charging of the storage battery 53 begins. During charging, the LEDs of the level display unit 42 flash according to the remaining charge of the storage battery 53. More specifically, when the remaining charge of the storage battery 53 is nearly empty, one LED flashes on the level display unit 42, and the more the remaining charge increases, the more LEDs flash. When the storage battery 53 is full, all (six in this case) LEDs flash, a beep is output from the speaker 57, and then the LEDs (level display unit 42) go out.

[0034] If the power button 31 is pressed during charging, charging is interrupted and the operation for outputting AC current described above is initiated. Then, when the output of AC current is completed, charging is resumed.

[0035] In addition, the electric beauty device 1 of this embodiment requires a DC voltage within the range of 4.5V to 5.5V for charging, and when the voltage is outside this range, the storage battery 53 is not charged and a beep is output from the speaker 57 to notify of an abnormality.

[0036] Furthermore, although not shown in the drawings, the electric beauty device 1 of this embodiment can output AC current from the pad-type electrodes by connecting the wiring cable extending from the pad-type electrodes to the output terminal 56. Note that when the wiring cable is connected to the output terminal 56, the output to the multiple electrodes 20 is automatically cut off.

[0037] Furthermore, in this electric beauty device 1, when the power button 31 is pressed while pressing the start / stop button 32 and the level button 33, the version of the program being executed by the control unit 52 is displayed on the mode display unit 41. Furthermore, when the power button 31 is pressed and held for two seconds or more while pressing the start / stop button 32 and the level button 33, the version is displayed on the mode display unit 41, and then the display unit 40 and the light-emitting unit 58 are all lit, allowing the presence or absence of an LED malfunction to be confirmed. To cancel the version display and all lit display, press the power button 31 to turn off the power.

[0038] Thus, with the electric beauty device 1 of this embodiment, when a mode number is input via the input operation unit 30, the mode number is displayed on the display unit 40, and mode data associated with the mode number is extracted from the memory unit 51. Then, AC currents of output frequencies are output from the electrodes 20 in the order listed in the mode data. Therefore, by holding the grip unit 11 of the beauty device main body 10 in one's hand and placing the tips of the electrodes 20 erected on the head unit 12 against the face or other part of the human body, the user can easily output AC currents of multiple different frequencies continuously, without having to stop operation and input an output frequency each time the output frequency is changed, as is the case with conventional beauty devices.

[0039] Furthermore, since the beauty device main body 10 is equipped with the control unit 52 and the storage battery 53 that supplies power to the control unit 52, etc., it does not have a large box-shaped main body like conventional beauty devices, making it easy to secure a place to store it and to carry it around. Furthermore, since there are no wiring cables extending from the beauty device main body 10 that can get in the way during use, it is easy to handle.

[0040] Furthermore, since the input operation unit 30 is provided in the operation unit recess 13 recessed from the surface of the grip unit 11, it is possible to make it difficult for the user to touch the input operation unit 30 with their fingers when holding the grip unit 11, thereby preventing erroneous operation. Also, since the outer circumferential surface of each of the multiple electrodes 20 is covered with an insulating cover 25, the user's fingers will not touch the electrodes 20 when holding the head unit 12, and the AC current of the output frequency can be reliably applied only to the desired area.

[0041] The present invention has been described above by citing preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various improvements and design changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0042] For example, in the above embodiment, when the mode number is "5" or higher, an AC current of the output frequency is output without using a carrier frequency, but this is not limited to this, and even when the mode number is "5" or higher, an AC current of the output frequency may be output using a carrier frequency of a specific frequency such as a Solfeggio frequency. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1. Electric beauty device 10 Beauty device body 11 Grip section 12 Head 13 Recessed portion for operation 20 electrodes 25 Insulation cover 30 Input operation section 40 Display section 51 Storage section 52 Control section 53 Storage battery

Claims

[Claim 1] a beauty device body having a grip portion for a user to hold and a head portion; a plurality of cylindrical electrodes provided upright on one surface of the head portion; an insulating cover covering the outer circumferential surface of each of the plurality of electrodes from a portion near the tip to the head portion; a recess for an operation unit that is recessed in a surface of the grip portion that faces the same direction as a surface on which the plurality of electrodes of the head portion are erected; an input operation unit and a display unit provided on a bottom surface of the operation unit recess; a storage unit provided in the beauty device body, which stores mode data consisting of one output frequency or a plurality of output frequencies arranged in an output order, each of which is assigned a mode number; a control unit provided in the cosmetic device body, the control unit causing the display unit to display the mode number input from the input operation unit, extracting the mode data from the storage unit based on the mode number input from the input operation unit, and outputting the AC current of the output frequency from the plurality of electrodes in sequence based on the extracted mode data; a rechargeable storage battery that supplies power to the control unit and the display unit and is housed within the beauty device body; Equipped with The head portion has a widthwise length, which is perpendicular to the direction in which the grip extends, that is greater than that of the grip portion on the surface on which the electrodes are provided. An electric beauty device characterized by:

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