RF energy generation device for intravaginal use

Abstract

The present invention relates to an RF energy generation device for intravaginal use, the device including: a tube body unit which is made of an expandable dielectric film, inserted into the vagina of a woman, and filled with a liquid dielectric material; and an RF electrode unit which is located in the tube body unit so that the outer surface is in contact with the tube body unit, and which applies an RF electrical energy signal. The RF electrode unit located in the tube body unit inserted into the vagina applies the electrical energy while in contact with the dielectric film, thereby reducing pain during a procedure, and can efficiently transmit the RF electrical energy signal to the skin, thereby increasing the effect of the procedure and improving patient satisfaction during the procedure.

Description

RF energy generator for vaginal use

[0001] The present invention relates to an RF energy generator for use inside the vagina, and more specifically, to an RF energy generator for use inside the vagina that applies an RF electric energy signal to the vaginal skin while a dielectric film is positioned between the vaginal skin and an RF electrode.

[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 therapeutic devices and RF electrical energy-based therapeutic devices have been proposed for vaginal tightening and the treatment of gynecological diseases.

[0007] A treatment device for gynecological diseases using RF electric energy signals has been proposed under Korean Patent Registration No. 2075491, “Vaginal canal treatment device, control method thereof.”

[0008] However, Korean Patent Registration No. 2075491, "Vaginal canal treatment device, control method thereof," has a structure in which electrodes are printed on the surface of an inflatable part that is inserted into the vaginal canal and expanded, and the electrodes printed on the surface of the inflatable part directly contact the skin surface to apply RF energy, which causes significant pain to the skin during the treatment.

[0009] In addition, Korean Patent Registration No. 2075491, "Vaginal canal treatment device, control method thereof," has an electrode directly printed to wrap around the outer circumference of the expanded portion, so that RF electric energy can be evenly applied to the skin inside the vagina, but there was a problem in that it was impossible to locally apply RF electric energy to the area requiring treatment.

[0010] In addition, Korean Patent Registration No. 2075491, "Vaginal canal treatment device, control method thereof" has a structure in which electrodes are evenly printed on the entire surface of the expansion part, and when the expansion part expands, the electrode area increases, so there is an advantage in that the electrodes evenly contact the entire vaginal skin, but there are problems in that the pain increases during the procedure due to the excessive contact area, RF electric energy is applied to unnecessary parts, and the procedure method is simplified, so the procedure effect is reduced.

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina, which reduces pain during a procedure by reducing electric energy by having an RF electrode portion positioned within a tube body formed of a dielectric film and inserted into the vagina, while in contact with the dielectric film, and can efficiently transmit an RF electric energy signal to the skin.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina, which can freely control the treatment area and treatment location of the skin by controlling the contact area between the RF electrode unit and the dielectric film and moving the RF electrode unit linearly inside the vagina.

[0013] In order to achieve the above-described object of the present invention, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention is characterized by including a tube body formed of an expandable dielectric film, inserted into the vagina of a woman and filled with a liquid dielectric material therein, and an RF electrode portion positioned within the tube body, positioned so as to be in contact with the tube body on an outer surface, and applying an RF electric energy signal.

[0014] In the present invention, the RF electrode part can convexly protrude a portion of the outer surface of the tube body part at a portion in contact with the tube body part.

[0015] In the present invention, the RF electrode portion may be formed into a curved surface with a dielectric film contact surface that comes into contact with the tube body portion.

[0016] In the present invention, the RF electrode part may further include a contact sensor part that detects that the RF electrode part is in contact with the inner surface of the tube body part.

[0017] In the present invention, the RF electrode unit includes a plurality of RF electrodes whose operation can be individually controlled, and the contact sensor unit can be provided on each of the plurality of RF electrodes.

[0018] In the present invention, the contact sensor part is a load sensor that detects a load, and can measure the pressure inside the vagina at the part where the RF electrode part is in contact.

[0019] In order to achieve the purpose of the present invention, one embodiment of the RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention may further include an electrode linear moving part that moves the RF electrode part forward and backward in the direction of insertion into the vagina of the tube body part.

[0020] In the present invention, the RF electrode portion can be in close contact with the inner surface of the tube body portion with a dielectric film contact surface having a curved surface bent in the direction of movement, thereby causing the outer surface of the tube body portion to protrude convexly in a curved surface.

[0021] One embodiment of the RF energy generating device for internal use according to the present invention may further include an electrode height adjusting unit that moves the RF electrode unit up and down in the direction of the outer surface of the tube body unit to adjust the protrusion height of the outer surface of the tube body unit.

[0022] In the present invention, the electrode height adjustment unit is such that the RF electrode unit is manufactured from a bendable electrode material, and by adjusting the curvature of the RF electrode unit, the protruding height of the tube body unit and the contact area between the tube body unit and the RF electrode unit can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0023] In the present invention, the electrode support part that supports the position of the RF electrode part includes a first electrode leg part connected to one end side of the RF electrode part and a second electrode leg part connected to the other end side of the RF electrode part, and the electrode height adjustment part can adjust the curvature of the RF electrode part by adjusting the gap between the first electrode leg part and the second electrode leg part.

[0024] In the present invention, the electrode height adjustment unit may include a screw portion for raising and lowering that is screw-connected through the first electrode leg portion and the second electrode leg portion, respectively, but is screw-connected in opposite directions, and a rotary motor portion for raising and lowering that rotates the screw portion for raising and lowering.

[0025] In the present invention, the RF electrode portions are arranged in a plurality of radial directions from the center of the tube body portion and are each positioned in contact with the inner surface of the tube body portion, the electrode support portion includes a first leg connection portion and a second leg connection portion through which a plurality of the first electrode leg portions connected to each of the RF electrode portions and a plurality of the second electrode leg portions are connected, and the electrode height adjustment portion can simultaneously adjust the curvature of the plurality of RF electrode portions by adjusting the gap between the first leg connection portion and the second leg connection portion.

[0026] One embodiment of an internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention may further include a supply line section for supplying liquid dielectric material into the tube body section and a discharge line section for discharging liquid dielectric material inside the tube body section to the outside.

[0027] One embodiment of the internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention may further include a pressure sensor unit that detects the internal pressure of the tube body unit.

[0028] One embodiment of the RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention may further include an electrode linear moving part that moves the RF electrode part forward and backward in the direction of insertion into the vagina of the tube body part.

[0029] In the present invention, the electrode linear movement unit includes a linear movement screw unit that is screw-connected through an electrode support unit that supports the position of the RF electrode unit and is rotatably positioned within the tube body unit, and a linear movement rotation motor unit that rotates the linear movement screw unit to move the RF electrode unit forward and backward, the electrode support unit includes a first electrode leg unit that is connected to one end of the RF electrode unit and a second electrode leg unit that is connected to the other end of the RF electrode unit, and the electrode height adjustment unit includes a lifting screw unit that is screw-connected through the first electrode leg unit and the second electrode leg unit, respectively, and is screw-connected in opposite directions, and a lifting rotation motor unit that rotates the lifting screw unit, and the front end side of the lifting screw unit and the front end side of the linear movement screw unit are rotatably connected, and the electrode support unit includes a first moving bracket through which the linear movement screw unit is screw-connected, a rear end side of the lifting screw unit and the linear movement screw unit It may further include a second moving bracket positioned at the rear end of the screw part, through which the screw part for raising and lowering passes and is rotatably connected, and through which the screw part for linear movement passes and is screw-connected.

[0030] In the present invention, the RF electrode portion is arranged in a plurality of radial directions from the center of the tube body portion and is positioned in contact with the inner surface of the tube body portion, and the electrode support portion includes a first leg connecting portion and a second leg connecting portion through which a plurality of the first electrode leg portions connected to each of the RF electrode portions and a plurality of the second electrode leg portions are connected, and the elevating screw portion is screw-connected by penetrating the first leg connecting portion and the second leg connecting portion, respectively, and can be screw-connected in opposite directions.

[0031] The present invention has the effect of reducing pain during a procedure by reducing electric energy by positioning an RF electrode portion within a tube body portion formed of a dielectric film and inserted into the vagina while in contact with the dielectric film, efficiently transmitting an RF electric energy signal to the skin, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the procedure and improving patient satisfaction during the procedure.

[0032] The present invention can freely control the treatment area and treatment location of the skin by controlling the area of ​​contact between the RF electrode and the dielectric film, and by moving the RF electrode in a straight line within the vagina, and can efficiently transmit an RF electric energy signal at an accurate location to the area requiring treatment within the vagina, thereby minimizing energy unnecessary used during the treatment, improving accuracy and convenience during the treatment, shortening the treatment time, and greatly improving patient satisfaction during the treatment.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating one embodiment of an internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating one embodiment of an internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating one embodiment of an internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention.

[0036] *Explanation of major symbols in the drawing

[0037] 100: Tube body 110: Mounting body

[0038] 200: RF electrode part 200a: Insulator

[0039] 300: Contact sensor part 400: Electrode support part

[0040] 410: Electrode support panel part 420: First electrode leg part

[0041] 430: Second electrode leg 440: First leg connection

[0042] 450: Second leg connection part 460: Mounting bracket part

[0043] 461: First moving bracket 462: Second moving bracket

[0044] 500: Electrode linear movement part 510: Screw part for linear movement

[0045] 520: Rotation motor for linear movement 521: First rotation axis

[0046] 522: Second rotation shaft 523: Clutch unit

[0047] 523a: First clutch member 523b: Second clutch member

[0048] 600: Electrode height adjustment part 610: Screw part for raising and lowering

[0049] 620: Rotating motor for lifting and lowering 700: Supply line section

[0050] 710: 1st supply pipe section 720: 2nd supply pipe section

[0051] 800: Discharge line section 810: First discharge pipe section

[0052] 820: Second discharge pipe section 900: Pressure sensor section

[0053] 1000: Handpiece body

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating an embodiment of an RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of an RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a front cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of an RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention.

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, one embodiment of an internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention is described in detail below.

[0061] One embodiment of an RF energy generator for vaginal use according to the present invention includes a tube body (100) formed of an expandable dielectric film, inserted into a woman's vagina, and filled with a liquid dielectric material therein.

[0062] The tube body (100) is formed of an expandable dielectric film, and the dielectric film forming the tube body (100) is made of a dielectric material, which has polarity in an electric field, and is made of a known elastic insulating material such as a silicone material that expands and contracts due to elasticity, for example.

[0063] The tube body (100) can be expanded by having the outer surface of the tube body (100) pushed outward by the RF electrode (200) located inside, and when the force pushing outward by the RF electrode (200) is removed, the tube body (100) returns to its original shape by elastic force.

[0064] The tube body (100) is provided with a space where a liquid dielectric material is filled inside and an RF electrode part (200) is positioned. The liquid dielectric material is filled inside the tube body (100) to maintain the shape of the tube body (100) and plays a role in stably transmitting an RF electric energy signal generated from a part of the RF electrode part (200) spaced apart from the dielectric film to the skin inside the vagina through the dielectric film.

[0065] An example of a liquid dielectric material is an insulating liquid. The insulating liquid can be implemented by being transformed into various types of known insulating liquids that do not conduct electricity, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0066] The tube body (100) has a shape that can be smoothly inserted into the vagina of a female patient, including a dome-shaped dome body located at the tip end and a cylindrical insertion body provided at the tip end of the dome body.

[0067] Additionally, an RF electrode section (200) that applies an RF electric energy signal is positioned inside the tube body section (100).

[0068] The RF electrode section (200) has a dielectric film contact surface in the form of a curved or flat surface that is in full or partial contact with the inner surface of the tube body section (100) within the space, i.e., the inner surface of the dielectric film.

[0069] The RF electrode section (200) is positioned within the space so that at least a portion of the dielectric film contact surface in the form of a curved or flat surface is in contact with the inner surface of the tube body section (100).

[0070] The RF electrode part (200) protrudes a dielectric film, i.e., a part of the tube body part (100), in a convex manner at a portion that comes into contact with the inner surface of the tube body part (100), and the part protruded by the RF electrode part (200) is in close contact with the skin to apply an RF electric energy signal to the skin inside the vagina.

[0071] The RF electrode section (200) is formed as a curved surface with a dielectric film contact surface that comes into contact with the inner surface of the tube body section (100), and the protruding portion of the tube body section (100) is protruded into a curved surface.

[0072] The RF electrode portion (200) is in close contact with the inner surface of the tube body portion (100) through the curved dielectric film contact surface, and forms a curved protrusion portion on the outer surface of the tube body portion (100).

[0073] The protruding part of the tube body (100) is formed into a curved surface so that it is in complete contact with the skin inside the vagina, and the RF electrode part (200) is formed into a curved surface so that the protruding part of the tube body (100) is in contact with the skin inside the vagina by the curved dielectric film contact surface, so that it can move smoothly without getting caught on the skin inside the vagina when moving back and forth inside the user's vagina.

[0074] One embodiment of the RF energy generator for internal use according to the present invention further includes a contact sensor unit (300) that detects that the dielectric film contact surface of the RF electrode unit (200) is in contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100).

[0075] The contact sensor unit (300) detects that the dielectric film contact surface of the RF electrode unit (200) is in contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100), and applies an RF electric energy signal while the RF electrode unit (200) is in contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100), and blocks the RF electric energy signal while the RF electrode unit (200) is not in contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100).

[0076] The contact sensor unit (300) may be a load sensor that detects a load, and as an example, it is confirmed that the RF electrode unit (200) is in normal contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100) only when a pressure higher than a preset pressure is generated by the load sensor.

[0077] In addition, the contact sensor unit (300) is a load sensor that detects a load, and by measuring the pressure applied to the outer surface of the tube body unit (100) by the pressure inside the vagina at the part where the RF electrode unit (200) is in contact, it can be confirmed whether the RF sensor unit is in accurate contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100).

[0078] In addition, the contact sensor unit (300) can accurately measure the intravaginal pressure at the corresponding location, i.e., the location corresponding to the RF electrode unit (200) within the vagina, by measuring the load received by the RF electrode unit (200) due to the intravaginal pressure while the RF electrode unit (200) supports the inner surface of the tube body unit (100).

[0079] That is, the tube body (100) is inserted into the patient's vagina and pressurized by the vaginal pressure while in contact with the skin, and the contact sensor unit (300) measures the pressure generated by the vaginal pressure at the contact portion with the RF electrode unit (200), thereby confirming whether the RF electrode unit (200) is in accurate contact with the inner surface of the tube body (100) and simultaneously measuring the pressure in the patient's vagina at the location of the RF electrode unit (200).

[0080] The RF electrode unit (200) operates only when the contact sensor unit (300) detects that the RF electrode unit (200) is in precise contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100), and the contact sensor unit (300) prevents the RF electrode unit (200) from operating when it is not in contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100).

[0081] In addition, the contact sensor unit (300) operates the RF electrode unit (200) only when the pressure is higher than the preset pressure by the load sensor, so that the RF electrode unit (200) can selectively apply an RF electric energy signal according to the intravaginal pressure, and accurately apply the RF electric energy signal only to the part where the intravaginal pressure is insufficient, i.e., the part where treatment is required.

[0082]

[0083] Meanwhile, one embodiment of an internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention further includes an electrode support (400) that supports the position of an RF electrode (200) within a tube body (100), and the RF electrode (200) is mounted and positioned on the electrode support (400).

[0084] As an example, the RF electrode unit (200) includes a plurality of RF electrodes whose operation can be individually controlled.

[0085] The electrode support (400) includes an electrode support panel (410) on which a plurality of RF electrodes insulated from each other are mounted on the upper surface.

[0086] A plurality of RF electrodes are mounted on an electrode support (400) spaced apart from each other, and an insulator (200a) is inserted between them. The plurality of RF electrodes are positioned insulated from each other by the insulator (200a) inserted between them, and their operation can be individually controlled.

[0087] The RF electrode unit (200) can be implemented in various ways by being a known electrode structure that applies an RF electric energy signal with a monopolar or bipolar electrode structure, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0088] In addition, the contact sensor unit (300) is provided on each of the plurality of RF electrodes, and can detect the state in which the plurality of RF electrodes are in contact with the inner surface of the tube body (100), and can detect the intravaginal pressure applied to the plurality of RF electrodes.

[0089] The RF electrode portion (200) and the electrode support panel portion (410) can each be manufactured from a material that can be bent, or can also be manufactured from a material that has rigidity that does not bend.

[0090]

[0091] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention further includes an electrode linear movement part (500) that moves the RF electrode part (200) forward and backward in the longitudinal direction of the tube body part (100), i.e., in the direction of insertion of the tube body part (100) into the vagina.

[0092] The electrode linear movement unit (500) includes a linear movement screw unit (510) that penetrates the electrode support unit (400) and is rotatably positioned within the tube body unit (100), and a linear movement rotation motor unit (520) that rotates the linear movement screw unit (510) to move the RF electrode unit (200) forward and backward.

[0093] In addition to this, the electrode linear movement unit (500) can be implemented in various modified forms using a known linear movement device such as a hydraulic cylinder.

[0094] The electrode linear movement unit (500) can linearly move the RF electrode unit (200) within the tube body (100) while the tube body (100) is inserted into the vagina and is stationary, thereby positioning the RF electrode unit (200) at the treatment position.

[0095] The RF electrode section (200) has a curved dielectric film contact surface that is curved in the direction of movement, and the curved dielectric film contact surface is in close contact with the inner surface of the tube body section (100) so that the outer surface of the tube body section (100) protrudes convexly in a curved manner.

[0096] The tube body (100) is inserted into the vagina so that the part where RF electric energy is irradiated by the RF electrode part (200) protrudes convexly, so that the part treated by the RF electrode part (200) can be accurately and completely adhered to the skin inside the vagina.

[0097] In addition, the RF electrode part (200) is formed by forming the protruding part of the tube body part (100) into a curved surface so that it can move smoothly without getting caught on the skin inside the vagina when moving forward and backward by the operation of the electrode linear moving part (500) inside the tube body part (100).

[0098] The electrode linear moving part (500) can adjust the treatment position by moving the RF electrode part (200) that protrudes convexly on the outer surface of the tube body part (100) forward and backward while the position of the tube body part (100) inserted into the vagina is fixed, and the RF electrode part (200) can be moved forward and backward during operation to evenly apply an RF electric energy signal to the skin inside the vagina within the movement range.

[0099]

[0100] In addition, one embodiment of the RF energy generating device for internal use according to the present invention may further include an electrode height adjusting unit (600) that adjusts the protrusion height of the RF electrode unit (200) protruding from the outer surface of the tube body unit (100) by moving it up and down in the direction of the outer surface of the tube body unit (100).

[0101] The electrode height adjustment unit (600) can simultaneously adjust the protrusion height of the tube body (100) and the contact area between the tube body (100) and the RF electrode unit (200) by adjusting the curvature of the RF electrode unit (200).

[0102] The RF electrode unit (200) is manufactured from a flexible electrode material, the electrode support unit (400) includes a first electrode leg unit (420) connected to one end of the RF electrode unit (200) and a second electrode leg unit (430) connected to the other end of the RF electrode unit (200), and the electrode height adjustment unit (600) adjusts the curvature of the RF electrode unit (200) by adjusting the gap between the first electrode leg unit (420) and the second electrode leg unit (430).

[0103] The electrode support (400) is manufactured from a flexible material and has an RF electrode (200) mounted on the upper surface, and further includes an electrode support panel to which one end of the first electrode leg (420) and one end of the second electrode leg (430) are fixed, respectively, at both end sides.

[0104] The first electrode leg (420) and the second electrode leg (430) are manufactured from a hard material that does not bend, and one end is connected to the RF electrode (200) and the other end is connected to the electrode height adjustment unit (600).

[0105] The first electrode leg (420) and the second electrode leg (430) are connected to the electrode height adjustment unit (600) in a form in which the other end side is opened, and when the gap at the other end side is narrowed, the RF electrode part (200) is greatly bent, thereby reducing the curvature of the RF electrode part (200), thereby increasing the protrusion height protruding from the outer surface of the tube body part (100) and reducing the contact area of ​​the RF electrode part (200) that comes into contact with the tube body part (100).

[0106] In addition, when the gap between the first electrode leg (420) and the second electrode leg (430) at the other end side is widened, the RF electrode part (200) is bent slightly, thereby increasing the curvature of the RF electrode part (200), thereby lowering the protrusion height protruding from the outer surface of the tube body part (100) and increasing the contact area of ​​the RF electrode part (200) that comes into contact with the tube body part (100).

[0107] The RF electrode unit (200) is provided in multiple numbers spaced apart in the circumferential direction, that is, the multiple RF electrode units (200) are arranged radially from the center of the tube body unit (100) and are each positioned in contact with the inner surface of the tube body unit (100), and the electrode support unit (400) includes a first leg connection unit (440) and a second leg connection unit (450) to which a plurality of first electrode leg units (420) and a plurality of second electrode leg units (430) connected to each RF electrode unit (200) are connected.

[0108] The electrode height adjustment unit (600) can simultaneously adjust the curvature of multiple RF electrode units (200) by adjusting the gap between the first leg connection unit (440) and the second leg connection unit (450).

[0109] The electrode height adjustment unit (600) moves the first leg connection unit (440) and the second leg connection unit (450) in opposite directions to narrow the gap between the first leg connection unit (440) and the second leg connection unit (450) or to widen the gap between the first leg connection unit (440) and the second leg connection unit (450).

[0110] The electrode height adjustment unit (600) includes a screw unit (610) for raising and lowering that is screw-connected through the first leg connecting unit (440) and the second leg connecting unit (450), respectively, but is screw-connected in opposite directions, and a rotary motor unit (620) for raising and lowering that rotates the screw unit (610) for raising and lowering.

[0111] The first leg connecting portion (440) and the second leg connecting portion (450) are each screw-connected in opposite directions to the elevating screw portion (610), and can move inward to narrow the gap or move outward to widen the gap depending on the rotational direction of the elevating screw portion (610).

[0112] As an example, one of the first leg connecting portion (440) and the second leg connecting portion (450) is screw-connected to the lifting screw portion (610) in a left-hand thread direction, and the other of the first leg connecting portion (440) and the second leg connecting portion (450) is screw-connected to the lifting screw portion (610) in a right-hand thread direction. However, it should be noted that the opposite direction may also be used.

[0113]

[0114] In addition, one embodiment of the RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina according to the present invention may further include an electrode linear moving part (500) and an electrode height adjusting part (600) that move the RF electrode part (200) forward and backward in the longitudinal direction of the tube body part (100), i.e., in the direction of insertion of the tube body part (100) into the vagina.

[0115] As an example, the electrode support (400) connects the electrode height adjustment unit (600) to the electrode linear movement unit (500) and further includes a mounting bracket unit (460) that is linearly moved by the electrode linear movement unit (500).

[0116] The mounting bracket (460) includes a first moving bracket (461) positioned on the front end side of the elevating screw portion (610) and the front end side of the linear movement screw portion (510), such that the front end side of the elevating screw portion (610) is rotatably connected, and the linear movement screw portion (510) passes through and is screw-connected, and a second moving bracket (462) positioned on the rear end side of the elevating screw portion (610) and the rear end side of the linear movement screw portion (510), such that the elevating screw portion (610) passes through and is rotatably connected, and the linear movement screw portion (510) passes through and is screw-connected.

[0117] The first movable bracket (461) and the second movable bracket (462) support the position of the elevating screw part (610), are screw-connected to the linearly movable screw part (510), and move forward and backward according to the rotational direction of the linearly movable screw part (510), and the elevating screw part (610) and the elevating rotation motor part (620), i.e., the electrode height adjustment part (600), move forward and backward together with the first movable bracket (461) and the second movable bracket (462).

[0118] A plurality of RF electrode parts (200) are positioned radially from the center of the tube body part (100) and are maintained in contact with the inner surface of the tube body part (100), respectively, so that when the linear movement screw part (510) or the ascending and descending screw part (610) rotates due to the operation of the linear movement rotation motor part (520) or the ascending and descending rotation motor part, the linear movement rotation motor part (520) or the ascending and descending rotation motor part and the RF electrode part (200) are restricted from rotating.

[0119] Accordingly, the plurality of RF electrode parts (200) do not rotate when the screw part (510) for linear movement or the screw part (610) for vertical movement is rotated by the operation of the rotary motor part (520) for linear movement or the rotary motor part for vertical movement, and can be moved linearly or the height can be adjusted through curvature adjustment.

[0120]

[0121] A mounting body (110) capable of supporting the position of an electrode linear movement part (500) and an electrode height adjustment part (600) is provided at the rear end of the tube body (100), and the mounting body (110) seals the space of the tube body (100) to prevent leakage of liquid dielectric material within the tube body (100).

[0122] The electrode linear moving part (500) is mounted on the mounting body so that its position can be supported and fixed.

[0123] In addition, the rotation motor unit (520) for linear movement and the rotation motor unit (620) for raising and lowering may be positioned within the space of the tube body unit (100) or may be positioned on the outer side of the tube body unit (100).

[0124] In addition, another embodiment of the internal RF energy generating device according to the present invention may further include a supply line section (700) for supplying liquid dielectric material into the tube body section (100) and a discharge line section (800) for discharging liquid dielectric material inside the tube body section (100) to the outside.

[0125] The supply line section (700) and the discharge line section (800) are each connected to the mounting body section (110), and when the RF electrode section (200) is raised and lowered by the electrode height adjustment section (600) and the volume within the tube body section (100), i.e., the volume of the space section, is changed, the liquid dielectric material is supplied within the tube body section (100) or the liquid dielectric material within the tube body section (100) is discharged to maintain the internal pressure of the tube body section (100) constant.

[0126] A pressure sensor unit (900) that detects the pressure inside the space is positioned inside the tube body (100), and the pressure sensor unit (900) detects the pressure inside the space to control the amount of liquid dielectric material supplied into the tube body (100) through the supply line unit (700) and the amount of liquid dielectric material discharged from the tube body (100) through the discharge line unit (800).

[0127] That is, as the RF electrode section (200) is raised and the height relative to the protruding portion of the tube body section (100) increases, the volume inside the tube body section (100) increases, so the supply line section (700) supplies liquid dielectric material into the tube body section (100) to maintain the internal pressure of the tube body section (100) constant.

[0128] And, as the RF electrode section (200) is lowered and the height of the protruding portion of the tube body section (100) is lowered, the volume inside the tube body section (100) increases, so the discharge line section (800) discharges the liquid dielectric material inside the tube body section (100) to maintain the internal pressure of the tube body section (100) constant.

[0129] As an example, the rotary motor part (620) for ascending and descending is positioned within the space of the tube body part (100), and the rotary motor part (520) for linear movement is mounted on the handpiece body part (1000) to which the tube body part (100) is detachably coupled on the outer side of the tube body part (100).

[0130] The handpiece body (1000) is electrically connected to the control body with a control cable, and the control body (not shown) controls the operation of the RF electrode unit (200), the electrode linear movement unit (500), and the electrode height adjustment unit (600), respectively.

[0131] For example, the handpiece body (1000) is formed in a shape of a handle that is easy for the operator to hold and use.

[0132] The control body (not shown) includes a structure that controls the output of an RF electric energy signal of an RF electrode unit (200) in a known RF generator, although not shown, and includes an actuator control unit that controls the operation of an electrode linear movement unit (500) and an electrode height adjustment unit (600), as an example.

[0133] 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.

[0134] The rotational axis of the linear movement rotary motor unit (520) includes a first rotational axis (521) that is mounted on the mounting body unit (110) and can be rotated, and a second rotational axis (522) that is detachably connected to the first rotational axis (521) and a clutch unit (523) and rotates by the operation of the linear movement rotary motor.

[0135] The clutch part (523) is positioned on the end side of the first rotation shaft (521) and includes a first clutch member (523a) having a plurality of teeth protruding in the coupling direction of the tube body part (100) and the handpiece body part (1000), and a second clutch member (523b) mounted on the end side of the second rotation shaft (522) and having a plurality of teeth that engage with the first clutch member (523a) in the coupling direction of the tube body part (100) and the handpiece body part (1000).

[0136] The first clutch member (523a) and the second clutch member (523b) are separated from each other when the tube body part (100) and the handpiece body part (1000) are separated, and are interlocked and combined with each other when the tube body part (100) and the handpiece body part (1000) are combined to transmit the rotational power of the linear movement rotary motor part (520) to the linear movement screw part (510).

[0137] In addition, although not shown, the rotary motor unit (620) for raising and lowering may be mounted on the handpiece body unit (1000) and may have a rotary shaft structure that can be separated by a clutch.

[0138] That is, the rotation axis structure of the rotation motor unit (620) for ascending and descending may have the same structure as the rotation axis structure of the rotation motor unit (520) for linear movement.

[0139] It is to be noted that the rotational axis of the rotary motor unit (520) for linear movement and the rotational axis of the rotary motor unit (620) for raising and lowering can be implemented in various ways by using a known axis separation structure, and therefore a more detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0140] In addition, the supply line section (700) includes a first supply pipe section (710) mounted on the mounting body section (110), a second supply pipe section (720) provided on the handpiece body section (1000) and detachably connected to the first supply pipe section (710), and the discharge line section (800) includes a first discharge pipe section (810) mounted on the mounting body section (110), and a second discharge pipe section (820) provided on the handpiece body section (1000) and detachably connected to the first discharge pipe section (810).

[0141] The connection structure of the first supply pipe section (710) and the second supply pipe section (720) and the connection structure of the first discharge pipe section (810) and the second discharge pipe section (820) can be implemented by being modified in various ways using known pipe connection structures.

[0142] The tube body (100) is detachably connected to the handpiece body (1000) in an RF cartridge structure and can be replaced.

[0143] That is, the RF electrode unit (200) has a preset number of uses, and when the number of uses of the RF electrode unit (200) is reached, that is, when its lifespan ends, it must be replaced with a new, unused RF cartridge.

[0144] When the life of the RF electrode unit (200) ends, the first clutch unit (523a) and the second clutch unit (523b) can be easily separated when separating the tube body unit (100) from the handpiece body unit (1000), and the tube body unit (100) including the unused RF electrode unit (200) can be reattached to the handpiece body unit (1000), thereby easily completing the replacement of the RF cartridge.

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[0146] The present invention reduces pain during a procedure by reducing electric energy by having an RF electrode portion (200) positioned within a tube body portion (100) formed of a dielectric film and inserted into the vagina while in contact with the dielectric film, and efficiently transmits an RF electric energy signal to the skin, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the procedure and improving patient satisfaction during the procedure.

[0147] The present invention can freely control the treatment area and treatment location of the skin by controlling the area of ​​contact between the RF electrode unit (200) and the dielectric film, and by moving the RF electrode unit (200) linearly inside the vagina, and can efficiently transmit an RF electric energy signal at an accurate location to a part inside the vagina that requires treatment, thereby minimizing energy unnecessary used during the treatment, improving accuracy and convenience during the treatment, shortening the treatment time, and greatly improving patient satisfaction during the treatment.

[0148] 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 tube body formed of an expandable dielectric membrane, inserted into the vagina of a woman, and filled with a liquid dielectric material inside; and An internal RF energy generating device characterized by including an RF electrode part positioned within the tube body part and positioned on an outer surface to contact the tube body part and apply an RF electric energy signal.

2. In claim 1, An RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina, characterized in that the RF electrode portion protrudes a portion of the outer surface of the tube body portion in a convex manner at a portion in contact with the tube body portion.

3. In claim 2, An RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina, characterized in that the RF electrode section is formed as a curved surface with a dielectric film contacting the tube body section.

4. In claim 1, An internal RF energy generating device characterized in that it further includes a contact sensor part provided in the RF electrode part and detecting that the RF electrode part is in contact with the inner surface of the tube body part.

5. In claim 4, The above RF electrode section includes a plurality of RF electrodes whose operation can be individually controlled, An internal RF energy generating device, characterized in that the above contact sensor section is provided on each of the plurality of RF electrodes.

6. In claim 4, An RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina, characterized in that the contact sensor part is a load sensor that detects a load, and the RF electrode part measures the pressure inside the vagina at the contacted part.

7. In claim 1, An intravaginal RF energy generating device further comprising an electrode linear moving part that moves the RF electrode part forward and backward in the vaginal insertion direction of the tube body part.

8. In claim 7, An RF energy generating device for use inside the vagina, characterized in that the RF electrode section is in close contact with the inner surface of the tube body section with a dielectric film contact surface having a curved surface bent in the direction of movement, thereby causing the outer surface of the tube body section to protrude convexly in a curved surface.

9. In claim 1, An internal RF energy generating device characterized by further including an electrode height adjusting unit that moves the RF electrode unit up and down in the direction of the outer surface of the tube body unit to adjust the protrusion height of the outer surface of the tube body unit.

10. In claim 9, The above electrode height adjustment unit is an internal RF energy generating device characterized in that the RF electrode unit is manufactured from a bendable electrode material, and the curvature of the RF electrode unit is adjusted to simultaneously adjust the protrusion height of the tube body unit and the contact area between the tube body unit and the RF electrode unit.

11. In claim 10, The electrode support member that supports the position of the RF electrode part is A first electrode leg connected to one end of the RF electrode portion; and Including a second electrode leg part connected to the other end of the RF electrode part, The above electrode height adjustment unit is, An internal RF energy generating device characterized in that the curvature of the RF electrode part is controlled by adjusting the gap between the first electrode leg part and the second electrode leg part.

12. In claim 11, The above electrode height adjustment unit is, A screw portion for raising and lowering which penetrates the first electrode leg portion and the second electrode leg portion respectively and is screw-connected in opposite directions; and An internal RF energy generating device characterized by including a lifting and lowering rotation motor unit that rotates the lifting and lowering screw unit.

13. In claim 11, The RF electrode portions are arranged in multiple radial directions from the center of the tube body portion and are each positioned in contact with the inner surface of the tube body portion. The above electrode support, It includes a first leg connecting portion and a second leg connecting portion, through which a plurality of the first electrode leg portions are connected to each of the RF electrode portions, and a plurality of the second electrode leg portions are connected, An internal RF energy generating device characterized in that the electrode height adjusting unit simultaneously adjusts the curvature of a plurality of RF electrode units by adjusting the gap between the first leg connecting unit and the second leg connecting unit.

14. In claim 9, A supply line section for supplying liquid dielectric material into the above tube body section; and An internal RF energy generating device characterized by further including a discharge line section for discharging liquid dielectric material within the tube body section to the outside.

15. In claim 14, An internal RF energy generating device characterized in that it further includes a pressure sensor section for detecting the internal pressure of the tube body section.

16. In claim 9, An intravaginal RF energy generating device further comprising an electrode linear moving part that moves the RF electrode part forward and backward in the vaginal insertion direction of the tube body part.

17. In claim 16, The above electrode linear moving part is, A linearly movable screw portion that is screw-connected through an electrode support portion that supports the position of the RF electrode portion and is rotatably positioned within the tube body portion; and It includes a linear movement rotation motor unit that rotates the linear movement screw unit to move the RF electrode unit forward and backward, The above electrode support, A first electrode leg connected to one end of the RF electrode portion; and Including a second electrode leg part connected to the other end of the RF electrode part, The above electrode height adjustment unit is, A screw portion for raising and lowering which penetrates the first electrode leg portion and the second electrode leg portion respectively and is screw-connected in opposite directions; and It includes a lifting and lowering rotation motor part that rotates the lifting and lowering screw part, The above electrode support, A first moving bracket positioned on the tip side of the screw part for raising and lowering and the tip side of the screw part for linear movement, the tip side of the screw part for raising and lowering being rotatably connected, and the screw part for linear movement penetrating through and screw-connected; and An internal RF energy generating device characterized in that it further includes a second moving bracket positioned at the rear end side of the elevating screw part and the rear end side of the linear movement screw part, the elevating screw part penetrating therethrough and being rotatably connected, and the linear movement screw part penetrating therethrough and being screw-connected.

18. In claim 17, The above RF electrode part, A plurality of tubes are arranged radially from the center of the tube body and are each positioned in contact with the inner surface of the tube body. The above electrode support, It includes a first leg connecting portion and a second leg connecting portion, through which a plurality of the first electrode leg portions are connected to each of the RF electrode portions, and a plurality of the second electrode leg portions are connected, An RF energy generating device for internal use, characterized in that the screw portion for raising and lowering is screw-connected by penetrating the first leg connecting portion and the second leg connecting portion respectively, but is screw-connected in opposite directions.

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