Cartridge for generating ultrasound inside vagina, and handpiece for generating ultrasound comprising same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, and a handpiece for generating ultrasound comprising same. Inside a cartridge housing unit inserted into the vagina, an ultrasound generation unit is linearly moved by a linear movement part in the lengthwise direction of the cartridge housing unit to control the location of ultrasound radiation, and is rotated with the lengthwise direction of the cartridge housing unit as the axial direction to freely adjust the direction of radiation, thereby greatly increasing the convenience of a procedure and minimizing the discomfort of a patient during the procedure, while also improving the effects of the procedure by accurately radiating ultrasound to a procedure site inside the vagina and radiating ultrasound evenly inside the vagina.

Description

Cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina and handpiece for generating ultrasound including the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina and a handpiece for generating ultrasound including the same, and more specifically, to a cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina and a handpiece for generating ultrasound including the same, wherein the cartridge has a structure in which the ultrasound generating unit rotates when moving in a straight line.

[0002] In general, the patient's vaginal volume and pressure change due to reasons such as sexual activity after marriage, childbirth, and aging.

[0003] In addition, if the pressure for contraction is reduced during vaginal contraction of the patient, the satisfaction with the sexual life between the couple is greatly reduced, and the reduced satisfaction with the sexual life causes problems in the couple's relationship.

[0004] In addition, excessive stretching of the pelvic structure due to pregnancy and childbirth weakens the contractile power of the pelvic muscles (vaginal muscles), which not only causes sexual dysfunction but also becomes a factor in urinary incontinence.

[0005] Accordingly, in cases where the patient's vaginal volume and pressure change significantly, they are diagnosed by an obstetrician / gynecologist and receive treatment.

[0006] Ultrasound-based devices have been proposed for vaginal tightening and for the treatment of gynecological diseases.

[0007] Gynecological diseases include tumors, neoplastic diseases, inflammatory diseases, menstrual disorders, and sexual dysfunction.

[0008] Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0108798, “High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Device for Treating Gynecological Diseases or Performing Vaginal Tightening Treatment” is a high intensity focused ultrasound device that performs gynecological disease treatment or vaginal tightening treatment by irradiating high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) into the vagina.

[0009] Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0108798, “High-intensity focused ultrasound device for treating gynecological diseases or performing vaginal tightening procedures,” includes a cartridge having an ultrasound treatment unit that is attached to the front end of a handle and inserted into the vagina and generates high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), a driver that drives the ultrasound treatment unit, and a controller that controls the driver.

[0010] However, Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0108798, "High-intensity focused ultrasound device for treating gynecological diseases or performing vaginal tightening procedures," has a structure in which the ultrasound treatment unit that generates high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) within the cartridge is positioned so as to face one direction, thereby generating ultrasound and thus irradiating only one direction inside the vagina.

[0011] Accordingly, Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0108798, “High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Device for Gynecological Disease Treatment or Vaginal Tightening Treatment,” has the inconvenience of requiring the practitioner to rotate the cartridge inserted into the vagina while holding the handle to change the irradiation direction of the high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and there is a problem that the cartridge inserted into the vagina rotates, causing discomfort to the patient.

[0012] In addition, Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0108798, "High-intensity focused ultrasound device for gynecological disease treatment or vaginal tightening treatment," requires the practitioner to change the direction of the ultrasound by rotating the cartridge inserted into the vagina while holding the handle, making it difficult to accurately change the direction of the ultrasound to the desired direction during the treatment.

[0013] A prior patent related to the present invention is Korean Patent Publication No. 2015-0108798 entitled “High-intensity focused ultrasound device for treating gynecological diseases or performing vaginal tightening procedures” (September 30, 2015).

[0014] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic generating cartridge having a structure in which an ultrasonic generating unit in a cartridge rotates when moving in a straight line, thereby allowing the position and direction of ultrasonic irradiation to be adjusted inside the vagina without moving the cartridge inserted inside the vagina, and an ultrasonic generating handpiece including the same.

[0015] In order to achieve the above-described object of the present invention, one embodiment of a cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina according to the present invention is characterized by including a cartridge housing part filled with a liquid medium inside and inserted into the vagina, an ultrasound generator located inside the cartridge housing part and generating ultrasound to irradiate the ultrasound to the skin inside the vagina, a linear moving part for moving the ultrasound generator in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part to adjust the irradiation position of the ultrasound, and a rotating part for rotating the ultrasound generator with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part as the axial direction to adjust the irradiation direction.

[0016] In the present invention, the entire outer surface of the cartridge housing portion that comes into direct contact with the skin can be manufactured from a material that allows ultrasonic waves to pass through.

[0017] In the present invention, the cartridge housing part may include a stopper body part in which the linear moving part is positioned, a vaginal insertion body part inserted into the vagina, and a rotation part positioned to protrude outward from the rear end of the vaginal insertion body part and rotate the linear moving part.

[0018] In the present invention, the rotating part may include a first rotating shaft rotatably positioned within the cartridge housing part and a motor part for changing the direction of ultrasonic waves that rotates the first rotating shaft.

[0019] In the present invention, the ultrasonic direction changing motor part is located within the handpiece body part to which the cartridge housing part is detachably coupled, and the rotation part transmits the rotational force of the ultrasonic direction changing motor part to the first rotation shaft when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are coupled, and may further include a detachable direction changing clutch part when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are separated.

[0020] In the present invention, the rotating part may include a rotational force transmission part that transmits rotational force to the linear moving part to rotate the linear moving part.

[0021] In the present invention, the linear movement unit may include a second rotational axis that receives the rotational force of the rotation unit, a direction-changing rotational body unit that is rotatably positioned within the cartridge housing unit and in which the ultrasonic generator is provided to be linearly movable, and a linear movement device that linearly moves the ultrasonic generator provided to be linearly movable in the direction-changing rotational body unit in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing unit.

[0022] In the present invention, the rotation body part for changing direction may include a first rotation body part in which the second rotation axis is positioned so as to protrude, a second rotation body part positioned so as to be rotatably positioned in the cartridge housing part with a third rotation axis that is positioned spaced apart from the first rotation body part in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part and protrudes in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part, and a support bar part whose two end sides are respectively fixed to the first rotation body part and the second rotation body part to connect and support the first rotation body part and the second rotation body part.

[0023] In the present invention, the support bar portion penetrates the ultrasonic generator and is movably coupled to the ultrasonic generator, thereby guiding linear movement of the ultrasonic generator.

[0024] In the present invention, the linear moving device may include a moving screw member that is positioned rotatably through the ultrasonic generator between the first rotating body part and the second rotating body part and moves the ultrasonic generator back and forth when rotating, a screw rotation axis positioned through the second rotation axis, and an ultrasonic movement motor part that is connected to the screw rotation axis and rotates the screw rotation axis.

[0025] In the present invention, the ultrasonic movement motor part is positioned within the handpiece body part to which the cartridge housing part is detachably coupled, and the linear movement device transmits the rotational force of the ultrasonic movement motor part to the screw rotation shaft when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are coupled, and may further include a detachable movement clutch part when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are separated.

[0026] In the present invention, the linear movement device may include a linear actuator that linearly moves a protruding first movement rod member, and a second movement rod member that is movably positioned within the second rotational axis and coupled to the first movement rod member and connected to the ultrasonic generator.

[0027] In the present invention, a magnet for connecting the rods is positioned on at least one side of the first moving rod member and the second moving rod member so that they can be magnetically attached to each other and connected.

[0028] In the present invention, the linear moving device may further include a first java member having one end fixed to the first rotating body part, the other end fixed to the ultrasonic generator, the second moving rod member positioned inside, and capable of being folded and unfolded, and a second java member having one end fixed to the ultrasonic generator, the other end fixed to the second rotating body part, and capable of being folded and unfolded.

[0029]

[0030] In order to achieve the above-described object of the present invention, a handpiece for generating ultrasound according to the present invention includes an ultrasound generating cartridge that is inserted into a vagina and irradiates ultrasound to the skin inside the vagina, a handpiece body to which the ultrasound generating cartridge is detachably coupled and which is electrically connected to a control main body that controls the operation of the ultrasound generating cartridge by a control cable, and the ultrasound generating cartridge is characterized in that it includes an embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0031] The present invention has a structure in which the ultrasonic generator within the cartridge rotates when moving in a straight line, thereby allowing the location and direction of the ultrasonic wave to be freely adjusted within the vagina without moving the cartridge inserted into the vagina, thereby greatly increasing the convenience of the procedure and minimizing the discomfort of the patient during the procedure.

[0032] The present invention has the effect of evenly irradiating ultrasound to the skin inside the vagina by electrically moving the ultrasound generator in a linear manner within the cartridge housing and rotating it in the axial direction, and accurately irradiating ultrasound to the desired treatment area, thereby increasing efficiency during treatment and reducing treatment and treatment time.

[0033] FIGS. 1 and 2 are drawings illustrating an ultrasound generating handpiece having an embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an ultrasound generating handpiece having another embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a power transmission structure in another embodiment of a cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina according to the present invention.

[0036] *Description of drawing symbols

[0037] 110: Cartridge housing part 111: Quality insertion body part

[0038] 112: Stopper body 120: Ultrasonic generator

[0039] 130: linear movement part 131: rotation body part for changing direction

[0040] 131a: First rotation body part 131b: Second rotation body part

[0041] 131c: Support rod 131d: Third rotation axis

[0042] 132: linear moving device 132a: moving screw member

[0043] 132b: Screw rotation axis 132c: Ultrasonic movement motor part

[0044] 133: Movable clutch part 133a: Movable first clutch member

[0045] 133b: Second clutch member for movement 134: Linear actuator

[0046] 134a: First moving rod member 135: Second moving rod member

[0047] 136: Magnet part for connecting the bar 136a: First magnet part

[0048] 136b: Second magnet member 137: First javara member

[0049] 138: Second Javara member 140: Rotating member

[0050] 141: First rotation axis

[0051] 142: Motor for changing ultrasonic direction 143: Clutch for changing direction

[0052] 143a: First clutch member for changing direction

[0053] 143b: Second clutch member for changing direction

[0054] 150: Rotational power transmission unit 151: Gear unit for first power transmission

[0055] 152: Second rotation shaft 153: Second power transmission gear

[0056] 210: Handpiece body

[0057] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided to ensure that the disclosed content is thorough and complete and to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0058] In this specification, when a component is referred to as being on another component, it means that it can be formed directly on the other component, or a third component can be interposed between them. Furthermore, in the drawings, the shapes and thicknesses of regions are exaggerated for the purpose of effectively explaining the technical content.

[0059] Additionally, although terms such as first, second, and third have been used to describe various components in various embodiments of this specification, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Thus, what is referred to as a first component in one embodiment may be referred to as a second component in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiments. Additionally, the term "and / or" has been used herein to mean including at least one of the components listed before and after.

[0060] In the specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, component, or combination thereof described in the specification, and should not be construed as excluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof. In addition, in the present specification, "connection" is used to mean both indirectly connecting a plurality of components and directly connecting them.

[0061] In addition, when describing the present invention below, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0062] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are drawings showing an ultrasound generating handpiece having an embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 shows an example in which an embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention and a handpiece body (210) are separated, and FIG. 2 shows an example in which an embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention and a handpiece body (210) are combined.

[0063] The cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina according to the present invention is detachably connected to a control body (not shown) and a handpiece body (210) that is electrically connected to a control cable, and as an example, its operation is controlled by the control body (not shown) while it is connected to the handpiece body (210).

[0064] The control body (not shown) includes a structure that controls the operation of the ultrasonic generator (120) in a known ultrasonic treatment device, although not shown, and an actuator control unit that controls the operation of a linear movement driving unit that adjusts the ultrasonic irradiation position of the ultrasonic generator (120) in the cartridge for generating ultrasonic waves inside the vagina of the present invention and a rotation driving unit that adjusts the irradiation direction of the ultrasonic generator (120) is taken as an example.

[0065] The actuator control unit can be implemented in various modified forms using a known control structure that controls the operation of the actuator, so a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0066] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the handpiece for generating ultrasound according to the present invention includes a cartridge for generating ultrasound that is inserted into the vagina and irradiates the skin inside the vagina with ultrasound, a control body that controls the operation of the ultrasound generating unit (120) by detachably connecting the cartridge for generating ultrasound, and a handpiece body (210) that electrically connects the cartridge for generating ultrasound.

[0067] For example, the handpiece body (210) is formed in a handle shape that is easy for the operator to hold and use.

[0068] An ultrasound generating cartridge includes one embodiment of an ultrasound generating handpiece according to the present invention, and an embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to the present invention includes a cartridge housing part (110) filled with a liquid medium therein and inserted into the vagina, and an ultrasound generating part (120) positioned so as to be linearly movable within the cartridge housing part (110) and rotatable about the axis of the cartridge housing part (110).

[0069] The cartridge housing (110) has a sealed structure that prevents the liquid medium filled inside from leaking out. The sealed structure can be implemented in various ways using a known seal structure such as an O-ring structure or a mechanical seal structure, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0070] The ultrasonic generator (120) is positioned so that the irradiation surface that generates the ultrasonic waves faces the outer surface of the cartridge housing (110) that comes into contact with the skin inside the vagina, and the entire outer surface of the cartridge housing (110) inside the vagina that comes into contact with the skin is made of a material that allows ultrasonic waves to pass through.

[0071] As an example, the cartridge housing part (110) is made entirely of polymethylpentene (TPX) material that allows ultrasonic waves to pass through, and at least the entire outer surface that comes into direct contact with the skin inside the vagina is made of polymethylpentene (TPX) material.

[0072]

[0073] The cartridge housing (110) can be made of various materials, including polymethylpentene (TPX), as well as known materials that allow ultrasonic waves to pass through, such as polyimide (PI).

[0074] The cartridge housing part (110) is manufactured with a material that allows ultrasonic waves to pass through the entire outer surface that comes into direct contact with the skin, so that when the ultrasonic generator (120) rotates around the axial center of the cartridge housing part (110) by the rotating part (140) with the irradiation surface facing the outer surface, ultrasonic waves can pass through the outer surface in all directions of 360 degrees and be irradiated to the skin inside the vagina.

[0075] Inside the cartridge housing (110), there are located a linear moving part (130) that moves the ultrasonic generator (120) and a rotating part (140) that rotates the ultrasonic generator (120) with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing (110) as the axial direction.

[0076] The ultrasonic generator (120) can move forward and backward in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing (110) by the linear moving part (130), so that the irradiation position of the ultrasonic waves can be adjusted.

[0077] In addition, the ultrasonic generator (120) can be rotated by the ultrasonic rotation unit (140) with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing unit (110) as the axial direction, so that the direction of ultrasonic irradiation can be adjusted.

[0078] The cartridge housing part (110) includes a stopper body part (112) in which a linear movement part (130) is positioned, a vaginal insertion body part (111) that is inserted into the vagina, and a rotation part (140) that is positioned to protrude outward from the rear end of the vaginal insertion body part (111) and rotates the linear movement part (130).

[0079] The stopper body (112) is positioned to protrude outward from the rear end of the vaginal insertion body (111) and serves as a stopper that limits the length of insertion of the vaginal insertion body (111) into the vagina.

[0080] The linear movement unit (130) is positioned so as to be able to rotate in the longitudinal direction of the vaginal insertion body unit (111) within the vaginal insertion body unit (111), and the ultrasonic generator (120) is mounted so as to be able to move linearly on the linear movement unit (130).

[0081] The rotating part (140) can rotate the linear moving part (130) to rotate the ultrasonic generator (120) that is moved linearly back and forth by the linear moving part (130) in the axial direction along the length direction of the vaginal insertion body part (111).

[0082] The rotating part (140) includes a rotating power transmission part (150) that transmits rotating power to the linear movement part (130), and the rotating power transmission part (150) includes a first power transmission gear part (151) provided on a first rotational shaft (141) that is rotated by the rotating part (140), and a second power transmission gear part (153) that is provided on a second rotational shaft (152) that rotates the linear movement part (130) and engages with the first power transmission gear part (151).

[0083] The first rotation axis (141) is rotatably positioned within the stopper body (112) and transmits rotational force to the second rotation axis (152) located in the vaginal insertion body (111), i.e., the linear movement part (130), thereby rotating the linear movement part (130) and the ultrasonic generator (120) in the axial direction along the longitudinal direction of the vaginal insertion body (111).

[0084] The first power transmission gear unit (151) and the second power transmission gear unit (153) are each spur gears, as an example, and can be implemented in various ways by using a known gear structure depending on the direction of the first rotation axis (141) and the second rotation axis (152).

[0085] In addition to this, the rotational power transmission unit (150) can be implemented by being modified in various ways into a known rotational power transmission structure, such as a power transmission structure using a pulley and a belt or a power transmission structure using a sprocket and a chain, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0086] The rotating part (140) includes a first rotating shaft (141) rotatably positioned within the cartridge housing part (110), and a motor part (142) for changing the direction of ultrasonic waves that rotates the first rotating shaft (141).

[0087] The motor part (142) for changing the ultrasonic direction is located within the handpiece body part (210) to which the cartridge housing part (110) is detachably coupled, and the rotating part (140) further includes a clutch part (143) for changing the direction that is detachable when the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are separated.

[0088] The clutch part (143) for changing direction is coupled to the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) when they are coupled to transmit the rotational power of the motor, and has a structure that can be separated when the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are separated.

[0089] The direction-changing clutch unit (143) is mounted on the shaft of the ultrasonic direction-changing motor unit (142) and includes a first direction-changing clutch unit (143a) having a plurality of teeth protruding from the coupling direction of the cartridge housing unit (110) and the handpiece body unit (210), and a second direction-changing clutch unit (143b) having a plurality of teeth that are mounted on the first rotation shaft (141) and engage with the first direction-changing clutch unit (143a) in the coupling direction of the cartridge housing unit (110) and the handpiece body unit (210).

[0090] The cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina according to the present invention has a preset number of uses or a preset time for the ultrasound generating unit (120), and when the preset number of uses or a preset time for the ultrasound generating unit (120) is used, it can no longer be operated and is periodically replaced with the handpiece body (210).

[0091] When the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are combined, the direction-changing clutch part (143) transmits the rotational power of the ultrasonic direction-changing motor part (142) to the first rotation shaft (141) by engaging the teeth of the first direction-changing clutch part (143a) and the teeth of the second direction-changing clutch part (143b).

[0092] In addition, the first clutch member (143a) and the second clutch member (143b) for changing direction have a structure that can be easily separated, so that the cartridge housing part (110) can be separated from the handpiece body part (210).

[0093] That is, when the cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina according to the present invention reaches the end of its life and needs to be replaced, the cartridge housing part (110) whose life has reached the end is separated from the handpiece body part (210), the first clutch member (143a) and the second clutch member (143b) for changing direction are separated, and when the new cartridge housing part (110) to be replaced is coupled to the handpiece body part (210), the first clutch member (143a) for changing direction and the second clutch member (143b) for changing direction are engaged and coupled, thereby transmitting the rotational power of the motor part (142) for changing the direction of the ultrasound to the first rotation shaft (141).

[0094] When the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are combined, the direction changing clutch part (143) transmits the rotational power of the ultrasonic direction changing motor part (142) to the first rotation shaft (141) to rotate the first rotation shaft (141), and then transmits the rotational power to the second rotation shaft (152) through the first power transmission gear part (151) provided on the first rotation shaft (141) and the second power transmission gear part (153) provided on the second rotation shaft (152), thereby rotating the linear movement part (130) and the ultrasonic generator (120) in the axial direction in the longitudinal direction of the vaginal insertion body part (111).

[0095]

[0096] Meanwhile, the linear movement unit (130) includes a rotation body unit (131) for changing direction, which is provided with a second rotation axis (152), is rotatably positioned within the cartridge housing unit (110), and has an ultrasonic generator (120) provided to be linearly movable, and a linear movement device (132) for linearly moving the ultrasonic generator (120) provided to be linearly movable in the rotation body unit (131) for changing direction in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing unit (110), i.e., in the longitudinal direction of the vaginal insertion body unit (111).

[0097] The rotation body part (131) for changing direction includes a first rotation body part (131a) in which a second rotation axis (152) is positioned to protrude, a second rotation body part (131b) that is positioned so as to be rotatably connected to the cartridge housing part (110) with a third rotation axis (131d) that is positioned to be spaced apart from the first rotation body part (131a) in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part (110) and protrudes in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part (110), and a support bar part (131c) that is fixed at both ends to the first rotation body part (131a) and the second rotation body part (131b) to connect and support the first rotation body part (131a) and the second rotation body part (131b).

[0098] In addition, the support bar (131c) penetrates the ultrasonic generator (120) and is movably coupled to the ultrasonic generator (120) to guide the linear movement of the ultrasonic generator (120).

[0099] The support rod portion (131c) is provided as a pair on both sides of the ultrasonic generator (120) to penetrate the ultrasonic generator (120) to stably guide the linear movement of the ultrasonic generator (120) and to enable the first rotating body portion (131a) and the second rotating body portion (131b) to stably rotate as one unit.

[0100] The linear moving device (132) includes a moving screw member (132a) that is positioned so as to be rotatable by penetrating the ultrasonic generator (120) between the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b) and moves the ultrasonic generator (120) forward and backward when rotating, a screw rotation axis (132b) positioned by penetrating the second rotating shaft (152), and an ultrasonic movement motor part (132c) that is connected to the screw rotation axis (132b) and rotates the screw rotation axis (132b).

[0101] The ultrasonic movement motor part (132c) is located within the handpiece body part (210) to which the cartridge housing part (110) is detachably coupled, and the linear movement device (132) further includes a detachable movement clutch part (133) when the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are separated.

[0102] The moving clutch part (133) is coupled to the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) when they are coupled to transmit the rotational power of the motor, and has a structure that can be separated when the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are separated.

[0103] The movable clutch unit (133) is mounted on the shaft of the ultrasonic movable motor unit (132c) and includes a movable first clutch unit (133a) having a plurality of teeth protruding from the coupling direction of the cartridge housing unit (110) and the handpiece body unit (210), and a movable second clutch unit (133b) having a plurality of teeth that are mounted on the screw rotation shaft (132b) and engage with the movable first clutch unit (133a) in the coupling direction of the cartridge housing unit (110) and the handpiece body unit (210).

[0104] When the cartridge housing part (110) and the handpiece body part (210) are combined, the teeth of the first movable clutch part (133a) and the teeth of the second movable clutch part (133b) engage with each other, thereby transmitting the rotational power of the ultrasonic movable motor part (132c) to the screw rotation shaft (132b).

[0105] In addition, the first movable clutch member (133a) and the second movable clutch member (133b) have a structure that allows them to be easily separated, so that the cartridge housing part (110) can be separated from the handpiece body part (210).

[0106] That is, when the cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina according to the present invention reaches the end of its life and needs to be replaced, the cartridge housing part (110) whose life has ended is separated from the handpiece body part (210), the first movable clutch member (133a) and the second movable clutch member (133b) are separated, and when the new cartridge housing part (110) to be replaced is coupled to the handpiece body part (210), the first movable clutch member (133a) and the second movable clutch member (133b) are engaged and coupled, thereby transmitting the rotational force of the ultrasonic movement motor part (132c) to the screw rotation shaft (132b), and the movable screw member (132a) is rotated by the rotational force transmitted to the screw rotation shaft (132b) to move the ultrasonic generation part (120) forward and backward according to the rotational direction.

[0107]

[0108] The ultrasonic generator (120) rotates the moving screw member (132a) by the operation of the ultrasonic movement motor member (132c), thereby moving back and forth in a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing member (110) according to the rotational direction of the moving screw member (132a), thereby changing the irradiation position of the ultrasonic waves.

[0109] In addition, the ultrasonic generator (120) is moved or stopped by the rotation of the moving screw member (132a) between the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b), and the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b) are rotated by the operation of the motor part (142) for changing the ultrasonic direction, so that the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b) are rotated together with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part (110) as the axis, that is, the rotation is centered around the third rotating axis (131d), so that the irradiation direction can be freely changed in a 360-degree direction.

[0110]

[0111] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 is a drawing showing an ultrasound generation handpiece having another embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generation cartridge according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a power transmission structure in another embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generation cartridge according to the present invention, and shows another embodiment of a linear movement device (132) in one embodiment of an intravaginal ultrasound generation cartridge according to the present invention.

[0112] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the linear moving device (132) includes a linear actuator (134) that linearly moves a protruding first moving rod member (134a) to which a cartridge housing part (110) is detachably coupled, a second moving rod member (135) that is movably positioned within a second rotational axis (152) and coupled to the moving rod member, and is connected to an ultrasonic generator (120).

[0113] As an example, the linear actuator (134) is positioned within the handpiece body (210) such that the first moving rod member (134a) faces the cartridge housing portion (110).

[0114] As an example, a magnet part (136) for connecting the bars is positioned on at least one side of the first moving bar member (134a) and the second moving bar member (135) so that they are magnetically attached to each other and connected.

[0115] As an example, the magnet part (136) for connecting the rod includes a first magnet part (136a) located on the end side of the first moving rod part (134a) and a second magnet part (136b) located on the end side of the second moving rod part (135) and magnetically attached to the first magnet part (136a).

[0116] The first magnet member (136a) and the second magnet member (136b) are positioned so as to be exposed to the end side of the first moving rod member (134a) and the end side of the second moving rod member (135), respectively, and are positioned so as to face each other with opposite polarities, so as to firmly attach the first moving rod member (134a) and the second moving rod member (135) by magnetic force.

[0117] Accordingly, the first moving rod member (134a) and the second moving rod member (135) can be smoothly moved forward and backward by the operation of the linear actuator (134).

[0118] The linear actuator (134) is connected to the ultrasonic generator (120) through a first moving rod member (134a) and a second moving rod member (135) that are magnetically attached to each other, and moves the ultrasonic generator (120) in a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing member (110).

[0119] The linear actuator (134) is not shown, but it has a structure in which a screw is rotated by the operation of a rotary motor, and a first moving rod member (134a) is connected to a moving block that is screw-coupled to the screw and moves in a straight line.

[0120] It is to be noted that the linear actuator (134) can be implemented in various modified forms with a known actuator structure.

[0121] In addition, the linear moving device (132) further includes a first jabara member (137) that is fixed to the first rotating body (131a) at one end and fixed to the ultrasonic generator (120) at the other end, and has a second moving rod member (135) positioned inside and can be folded and unfolded, and a second jabara member (138) that is fixed to the ultrasonic generator (120) at one end and fixed to the second rotating body (131b) at the other end and can be folded and unfolded.

[0122] The first Java member (137) and the second Java member (138) support both ends of the ultrasonic generator (120) in the direction of movement of the ultrasonic generator (120) to guide the linear movement of the ultrasonic generator (120) when the ultrasonic generator (120) moves, and at the same time, seal the connection portion of the first moving rod member (134a) and the second moving rod member (135) to maintain the sealing of the cartridge housing part (110) during the movement of the first moving rod member (134a) and the second moving rod member (135), thereby preventing the leakage of the liquid medium inside the cartridge housing part (110).

[0123] The ultrasonic generator (120) is magnetically attached by the operation of the linear actuator (134) and moves forward and backward as the first moving rod member (134a) and the second moving rod member (135) are connected, thereby moving back and forth in a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing member (110), thereby changing the irradiation position of the ultrasonic waves.

[0124] In addition, the ultrasonic generator (120) is moved or stopped by the operation of the linear actuator (134) between the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b), and when the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b) are rotated by the operation of the ultrasonic direction changing motor part (142), the first rotating body part (131a) and the second rotating body part (131b) are rotated together with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part (110) as the axis, that is, the rotation is centered on the third rotating axis (131d), so that the irradiation direction can be freely changed in a 360-degree direction.

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[0126] The present invention allows the ultrasonic generator (120) to move linearly and rotate around an axis within a cartridge housing (110) inserted into the vagina, thereby freely adjusting the irradiation position and irradiation direction of the ultrasonic waves, thereby greatly increasing the convenience of the procedure and minimizing the discomfort of the patient during the procedure.

[0127] The present invention can evenly irradiate ultrasound to the skin inside the vagina by moving the ultrasound generator (120) linearly and rotating it in the axial direction within the cartridge housing (110) in an electric manner, and can accurately irradiate ultrasound to the desired treatment area, thereby increasing efficiency during treatment and reducing treatment and time.

[0128] While the present invention has been described in detail using preferred embodiments, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and should be interpreted in accordance with the appended claims. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that numerous modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cartridge housing portion filled with a liquid medium and inserted into the vagina; An ultrasonic generator located inside the cartridge housing and generating ultrasonic waves to irradiate the skin inside the vagina; A linear moving part that moves the ultrasonic generator in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part to adjust the irradiation position of the ultrasonic waves; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes a rotating part that rotates the ultrasonic generator with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing as the axial direction to adjust the direction of irradiation.

2. In claim 1, The above cartridge housing portion, A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that the entire outer surface that comes into direct contact with the skin is manufactured from a material that allows ultrasound to pass through.

3. In claim 1, The above cartridge housing portion, A vaginal insertion body part in which the above linear moving part is positioned and inserted into the vagina; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes a stopper body part in which the rotating part for rotating the linear moving part is positioned so as to protrude outward from the rear end side of the vaginal insertion body part.

4. In claim 1, The above rotating part, a first rotary shaft rotatably positioned within the cartridge housing; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes a motor unit for changing the direction of ultrasound that rotates the first rotation axis.

5. In claim 4, The motor part for changing the direction of the ultrasonic waves is: The above cartridge housing portion is positioned within the handpiece body portion to which it is detachably coupled, The above rotating part, A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are combined, the rotational force of the ultrasonic direction changing motor part is transmitted to the first rotation shaft, and further includes a direction changing clutch part that is detachable when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are separated.

6. In claim 1, A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that the rotating part includes a rotating force transmitting part that transmits rotating force to the linear moving part to rotate the linear moving part.

7. In claim 6, The above linear moving part, A rotation body for changing direction, which is provided with a second rotation shaft that receives the rotational force of the rotation part, is rotatably positioned within the cartridge housing part, and the ultrasonic generator is provided to be able to move linearly; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes a linear movement device for linearly moving the ultrasonic generator, which is provided to be linearly movable in the rotational body for changing the direction, in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing.

8. In claim 7, The above rotation body part for changing direction is, A first rotating body part in which the second rotating axis is positioned so as to protrude; A second rotating body part positioned so as to be rotatably positioned relative to the cartridge housing part with a third rotating shaft protruding in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part and spaced apart from the first rotating body part in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge housing part; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes a support rod portion that is fixed to the first rotating body portion and the second rotating body portion at each end and supports the first rotating body portion and the second rotating body portion by connecting them.

9. In claim 8, A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that the support bar portion penetrates the ultrasonic generator and is movably coupled to the ultrasonic generator to guide the linear movement of the ultrasonic generator.

10. In claim 8, The above linear moving device is, A movable screw member that is positioned rotatably through the ultrasonic generator between the first rotating body part and the second rotating body part and moves the ultrasonic generator back and forth when rotated; A screw rotation axis positioned through the second rotation axis; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes an ultrasonic movement motor unit connected to the screw rotation shaft and rotating the screw rotation shaft.

11. In claim 10, The above ultrasonic movement motor part is located within the handpiece body part to which the cartridge housing part is detachably connected, The above linear moving device is, A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are combined, the rotational force of the ultrasonic movement motor part is transmitted to the screw rotation shaft, and further includes a detachable movement clutch part when the cartridge housing part and the handpiece body part are separated.

12. In claim 8, The above linear moving device is, A linear actuator that moves the protruding first moving rod member in a straight line; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it includes a second moving rod member that is movably positioned within the second rotational axis, coupled to the first moving rod member, and connected to the ultrasonic generator.

13. In claim 12, A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that a magnet for connecting the rods is positioned on at least one side of the first moving rod member and the second moving rod member so that the rods are magnetically attached to each other and connected.

14. In claim 12, The above linear moving device is, A first Java member having one end fixed to the first rotating body part, the other end fixed to the ultrasonic generator, and having the second moving rod member positioned inside, which can be folded and unfolded; and A cartridge for generating ultrasound inside the vagina, characterized in that it further includes a second Javara member, one end of which is fixed to the ultrasonic generator, the other end of which is fixed to the second rotating body, and which can be folded and unfolded.

15. An ultrasound generating cartridge that is inserted into the vagina and irradiates ultrasound waves to the vaginal skin; and The above ultrasonic generating cartridge is detachably coupled and includes a handpiece body electrically connected to a control main body that controls the operation of the above ultrasonic generating cartridge by a control cable. An ultrasound generating handpiece characterized in that the above ultrasound generating cartridge includes an intravaginal ultrasound generating cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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