RF energy generation device comprising RF electrode structure for skin having hinge structure

Abstract

The present invention relates to an RF energy generation device comprising an RF electrode structure for skin in which the RF electrode structure has a hinge structure, the device comprising: a plurality of RF electrode members that come into contact with the skin and are electrically powered to generate RF energy; and an electrode connection hinge unit rotatably connecting the RF electrode members, wherein the plurality of RF electrode members are rotated about a hinge and effectively brought into close contact with curved surfaces of the skin, thereby improving the treatment effect, and not only making it possible to achieve an even and uniform treatment effect during skin treatment, but also minimizing the discomfort to a patient during a procedure, greatly improving satisfaction during the procedure, and preventing accidents such as burns during the procedure.

Description

RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure

[0001] The present invention relates to an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, and more specifically, to an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure in which a plurality of RF electrode members are rotatably connected by a hinge.

[0002] In general, a skin RF energy generator is a device that uses a handpiece for generating RF energy to heat and treat the skin and underlying tissues.

[0003] RF energy generators for skin are used for skin recovery by increasing the temperature of the skin after cryolipolysis for obesity treatment, and for skin treatment that heats the skin and underlying tissues to cause collagen contraction or induce a wound healing response.

[0004] Recently, with the increasing interest in skin beauty, RF energy generators for skin are being used in various ways, such as skin remodeling / resurfacing by contraction or wound healing response of collagen in the lower dermis, wrinkle removal, and treatment of sebaceous glands, hair follicles, fatty tissue, and spider veins.

[0005] A skin RF energy generating device includes a handpiece for generating RF energy having an RF electrode that contacts the skin and applies RF energy, and the handpiece for generating RF energy includes a cartridge for generating RF energy including an RF electrode body that contacts the skin of a patient, and a handpiece body casing in which the RF energy generating cartridge is detachably coupled and connected to a control unit.

[0006] During the procedure, the practitioner holds the handpiece for generating RF energy, places the RF electrode in close contact with the patient's skin, and applies electrical power to the RF electrode to deliver RF energy to the patient's skin.

[0007] Conventional RF electrode cartridges have a problem in that the contact surface of the RF electrode body that comes into contact with the skin is formed flat, so that it does not come into even contact with the skin.

[0008] That is, the conventional RF electrode cartridge has the inconvenience of having to press hard to make full contact with the skin because the contact surface of the RF electrode body that comes into contact with the skin is formed as a flat surface, and as a result, there was a problem that the patient felt discomfort during the procedure.

[0009] Additionally, if the contact surface of the RF electrode body is not in close contact with the skin during the procedure and some parts are separated, there is a risk of burns occurring on the patient's skin as energy is concentrated on the part in contact with the skin.

[0010] A prior patent related to the present invention is Korean Patent Registration No. 2048384, ‘RF electrode structure for skin beauty treatment using fluid and handpiece for skin beauty treatment having the same’ (registered on November 19, 2019).

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure in which a plurality of RF electrode members are rotatably connected by a hinge, so that the RF electrode structure can be easily and completely attached to the skin.

[0012] In order to achieve the above purpose, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention is characterized by including a plurality of RF electrode members that come into contact with the skin and generate RF energy when electric power is applied thereto, and an electrode connection hinge part that rotatably connects the RF electrode members.

[0013] One embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention may further include an electrode casing portion having a plurality of RF electrode members positioned on one surface thereof and a casing connection hinge portion that rotatably connects the electrode casing portion and the RF electrode member.

[0014] One embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention may further include an elastic support portion that is positioned between the RF electrode member and the electrode casing portion to support the position of the RF electrode member, and whose length is adjustable.

[0015] In the present invention, the elastic support member may include a first elastic support member positioned between one of the two RF electrode members positioned at each end among the plurality of RF electrode members and the electrode casing part, and a second elastic support member positioned between the other of the two RF electrode members positioned at each end among the plurality of RF electrode members and the electrode casing part.

[0016] In the present invention, the elastic support member may be a Java member including a plurality of wrinkles.

[0017] In the present invention, the elastic support member may include a hinge moving member that is connected to the casing connection hinge member and is movably inserted into the electrode casing member, and a hinge support spring member that is positioned within the electrode casing member and elastically supports the hinge moving member.

[0018] One embodiment of a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention may further include an electrode position support unit having a structure in which one end side is rotatably hinged to the electrode casing part, the other end side is rotatably hinged to the RF electrode member, and the length is adjustable.

[0019] In the present invention, the other end of the electrode position support is fixed to the electrode connection hinge and can rotate around the electrode connection hinge.

[0020] In the present invention, the electrode position support may include a first electrode rotation support part having one end rotatably connected to the electrode casing part by a hinge and the other end connected to the electrode connection hinge part, and a second electrode rotation support part having one end rotatably connected to the electrode casing part by a hinge and the other end connected to the casing connection hinge part.

[0021] In the present invention, the electrode position support may include a fixed support portion, one end of which is rotatably hinged to one side of the electrode casing portion and the RF electrode member; and a movable support portion movably provided to the fixed support portion.

[0022] In the present invention, the fixed support member is a linear movement actuator that moves the movable support member in a linear reciprocating manner, and may further include a plurality of contact sensor members that detect when a plurality of RF electrode members are in contact with the skin.

[0023] In the present invention, the RF electrode member may have a structure in which the length can be adjusted between two hinge parts for connecting the electrodes or between the hinge parts for connecting the electrodes and the hinge parts for connecting the casing.

[0024] In the present invention, the RF electrode member may include a main electrode member that comes into contact with the skin and an insertion electrode member that is movably inserted into the main electrode member.

[0025] In the present invention, the movable support part is movably inserted into the fixed support part so that the length withdrawn from the fixed support part is adjusted, and the electrode position support part may further include an electrode support spring member positioned within the fixed support part to elastically support the movable support part.

[0026] In the present invention, the plurality of RF electrode members may be elastically supported and have a preset original position in which the central portion protrudes convexly outward from the electrode casing portion.

[0027] In the present invention, a skin RF electrode structure including a plurality of RF electrode members and an electrode connection hinge portion that rotatably connects the RF electrode members is included in an RF energy generating cartridge having a cartridge structure that is detachably coupled to a handpiece, and an embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention is characterized in that it further includes a handpiece main body casing that is connected to a control main body portion and to which the RF energy generating cartridge is detachably coupled.

[0028] The present invention improves the treatment effect by having a plurality of RF electrode members rotatably connected around a hinge to effectively adhere to the curved surface of the skin, and not only obtains an even and uniform treatment effect during skin treatment, but also minimizes discomfort to the patient during the procedure, greatly improves satisfaction during the procedure, and has the effect of preventing accidents such as burns during the procedure.

[0029] In addition, the present invention has the effect of improving safety and efficiency during treatment by allowing multiple RF electrode members to be rotatably connected around a hinge, so that, especially when performing treatment on a curved area with a large curvature and many curves, such as the face, the electrode members can be easily and completely adhered to the area.

[0030] FIGS. 1 to 4 are schematic diagrams illustrating one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention.

[0033] *Explanation of major symbols in the drawing

[0034] 10: RF electrode member 11: Main electrode member

[0035] 12: Insertion electrode member 20: Hinge for electrode connection

[0036] 30: Electrode casing part 40: Hinge part for casing connection

[0037] 50: Elastic support member 50a: First elastic support member

[0038] 50b: Second expansion support member 51: Hinge moving member

[0039] 52: Spring member for hinge support 60: Electrode position support member

[0040] 60a: First electrode rotation support 60b: Second electrode rotation support

[0041] 61: Fixed support 62: Movable support

[0042] 63: Spring member for electrode support 70: Contact sensor part

[0043] 100: Cartridge for RF energy generation 200: Handpiece body casing

[0044] 300: Control main body

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] FIGS. 1 to 4 are schematic diagrams showing an embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention, and more specifically, FIG. 1 shows an example in which a plurality of RF electrode members (10) are arranged in a straight line so that a plurality of contact surfaces that come into contact with the skin form a plane, and FIG. 2 shows an example in which a plurality of RF electrode members (10) are rotated around a hinge portion so as to form a contact surface that protrudes convexly outward from an electrode casing portion (30).

[0051] In addition, FIG. 3 illustrates an example in which a plurality of RF electrode members (10) are rotated around a hinge portion to form a contact surface that is concavely inserted into the inside of the electrode casing portion (30), and FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which two electrode members located in the center are arranged in a straight line to form a flat contact surface, one of the two electrode members located at each end is bent toward the outside of the electrode casing portion (30) to form an inclined contact surface, and the other of the two electrode members located at each end is bent toward the inside of the electrode casing portion (30) to form an inclined contact surface.

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention includes a plurality of RF electrode members (10) that come into contact with the skin and generate RF energy when an electric power source is applied thereto, and an electrode connection hinge part (20) that rotatably connects the plurality of RF electrode members (10) to each other.

[0053] One embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention further includes an electrode casing portion (30) having a plurality of RF electrode members (10) positioned on one surface.

[0054] The electrode casing part (30) is not shown, but is connected to a control body part (not shown) that controls the operation of the RF electrode member (10) in an RF skin beauty device used for skin treatment, and has a structure that is detachably mounted on a handpiece that is held by the operator's hand.

[0055] The electrode casing portion (30) can be implemented in various ways by being modified into a known cartridge casing structure in which one side, where multiple RF electrode members (10) are positioned, is detachably connected to a handpiece for skin treatment that comes into contact with the skin, and a more detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0056] That is, the skin RF electrode structure including a plurality of RF electrode members (10) and an electrode connection hinge (20) that rotatably connects the RF electrode members (10) is included in a cartridge (100) for generating RF energy of a cartridge structure that is detachably coupled to a handpiece.

[0057]

[0058] One embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention further includes a casing connection hinge portion (40) that rotatably connects an electrode casing portion (30) and an RF electrode member (10).

[0059] Among the multiple RF electrode members (10), two RF electrode members (10) positioned at each end are connected to the electrode casing part (30) by a hinge part (40) for casing connection.

[0060] On one side of the electrode casing portion (30), an electrode opening portion is formed in an open shape in which a plurality of RF electrode members (10) can be positioned inside, and among the plurality of RF electrode members (10), two RF electrode members (10) positioned at each end of the plurality of RF electrode members (10) are rotatable to the electrode casing portion (30) by a casing connection hinge portion (40) at the inner edge of the electrode opening portion.

[0061] Accordingly, each RF electrode member (10) is provided with hinges on both sides and can be rotated around the hinges.

[0062] And, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention further includes an elastic support member (50) positioned between an RF electrode member (10) and an electrode casing member (30) to support the position of the RF electrode member (10), but capable of adjusting the length.

[0063] The elastic support member (50) is positioned between the casing connection hinge member (40) and the electrode casing member (30) and is adjusted in length so that the plurality of RF electrode members (10) rotate around the electrode connection hinge member (20) and the casing connection hinge member (40) and are bent around each hinge, thereby lengthening or shortening the length.

[0064] The elastic support member (50) includes a first elastic support member (50a) positioned between one of two RF electrode members (10) positioned at each end among a plurality of RF electrode members (10) and the electrode casing part (30), and a second elastic support member (50b) positioned between the other of two RF electrode members (10) positioned at each end among a plurality of RF electrode members (10) and the electrode casing part (30).

[0065] The first elastic support member (50a) is positioned between the RF electrode member (10) and the hinge part (40) for connecting the casing on one side of the RF electrode member (10) including a plurality of RF electrode members (10), and connects the RF electrode member (10) and the hinge part (40) for connecting the casing, and has a structure in which the length can be adjusted.

[0066] In addition, the first elastic support member (50a) is positioned between the RF electrode member (10) and the hinge part (40) for connecting the casing on the other side of the RF electrode member (10) including a plurality of RF electrode members (10), and connects the RF electrode member (10) and the hinge part (40) for connecting the casing, and has a structure in which the length can be adjusted.

[0067] As an example, the elastic support member (50), that is, the first elastic support member (50a) and the second elastic support member (50b), may be a Java member including a plurality of wrinkles, and although not shown, may be a slider structure that is connected to a hinge member (40) for casing connection and is movably inserted into the electrode casing part (30) so that the length protruding out of the electrode casing part (30) is adjustable, and in addition, it may be implemented by being modified in various ways with a known length adjustment structure.

[0068] The elastic support member (50) includes a first elastic support member (50a) and a second elastic support member (50b) positioned between each RF electrode member located at both ends of a plurality of RF electrode members (10) and an electrode casing member (30), thereby allowing the plurality of RF electrode members (10) to be smoothly bent around each hinge.

[0069] That is, the plurality of RF electrode members (10) rotate around the casing connection hinge (40) and the electrode connection hinge (20) to contact the patient's skin surface, and at this time, as the lengths of the elastic support members (50), i.e., the first elastic support member (50a) and the second elastic support member (50b), respectively, increase or decrease, the plurality of RF electrode members (10) can be smoothly bent around each hinge.

[0070]

[0071] In addition, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention further includes an electrode position support part (60) having one end side rotatably hingedly connected to an electrode casing part (30) and the other end side rotatably hingedly connected to an RF electrode member (10).

[0072] The electrode position support member (60) has a structure that allows for length adjustment, and when the RF electrode member (10) is rotated and bent around the electrode connection hinge member (20) or the casing connection hinge member (40), the length is adjusted according to the rotation direction of the RF electrode member (10), thereby supporting the position of the RF electrode member (10).

[0073] In addition, the other end of the electrode position support member (60) is fixed to the electrode connection hinge member (20) and rotates around the electrode connection hinge member (20) so as to be connected without an additional hinge structure, and the structure minimizes the change in length when the RF electrode member (10) rotates, thereby stably supporting the position of the RF electrode member (10).

[0074] In addition, the electrode position support member (60) includes a first electrode rotation support member (60a) that is rotatably hinged at one end to the electrode casing member (30) and connected at the other end to the electrode connection hinge member (20), and a second electrode rotation support member (60b) that is rotatably hinged at the electrode casing member (30) and connected at the other end to the casing connection hinge member (40).

[0075] The first electrode rotation support (60a) and the second electrode rotation support (60b) are each adjustable in length, and both ends are supported so as to be rotatable around a hinge, so that when the RF electrode member (10) is rotated and bent around the electrode connection hinge (20) or the casing connection hinge (40), the length is adjusted according to the rotation direction of the RF electrode member (10), thereby supporting the position of the RF electrode member (10).

[0076] An electrode position support member (60) is an example of a structure having an adjustable length, including a fixed support member (61) that is rotatably hinged to one side of the electrode casing member (30) and the RF electrode member (10) at one end, and a movable support member (62) that is movably provided on the fixed support member (61).

[0077] And, the fixed support member (61) is rotatably connected to the electrode casing member (30) at one end by a hinge, and the movable support member (62) is movably connected to the other end, and the movable support member (62) is connected to the electrode connection hinge member (20) or the casing connection hinge member (40) at the other end, as an example.

[0078] The fixed support member (61) is a linear movement actuator that moves the movable support member (62) in a linear reciprocating manner, and the movable support member (62) is moved forward and backward by the linear movement actuator, thereby adjusting the overall length, thereby rotating the RF electrode member (10) around the electrode connection hinge member (20) or the casing connection hinge member (40), so that the rotation angle of the RF electrode member (10) can be automatically adjusted so that it can be in close contact with the skin.

[0079] An actuator for linear movement is, for example, a ball screw type linear actuator or a hydraulic cylinder, and in addition, it can be implemented in various ways by using a known linear movement device such as a rack and pinion structure that converts the rotational power of a motor into linear movement, including a rack gear and a pinion gear that is meshed with the rack gear and rotated by a motor, so a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0080] In addition, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention further includes a plurality of contact sensor parts (70) that detect when a plurality of RF electrode members (10) are in contact with the skin.

[0081] A plurality of contact sensor parts (70) are provided in each of the electrode connection hinge part (20) and the casing connection hinge part (40) to confirm that both side ends of each RF electrode member (10) are in contact with the skin, thereby accurately detecting the state in which the RF electrode member (10) is in even contact with the skin as a whole.

[0082] The RF electrode member (10), the plurality of contact sensor members (70) and the linear movement actuator are electrically connected to a control body (not shown) that controls the operation of the RF electrode member (10) in the RF skin beauty device, and the operation is controlled.

[0083] The control body (not shown) can control the operation of the linear movement actuator so that all of the multiple contact sensor units (70) can detect contact with the skin, thereby adjusting the rotation angle of the RF electrode member (10).

[0084] The linear movement actuator moves the moving support member (62) to lengthen or shorten the overall length of the electrode position support member (60) and automatically adjusts the rotation angle of the RF electrode member (10) so that it is confirmed that all of the plurality of contact sensor members (70) are in contact with the skin, thereby allowing all of the plurality of RF electrode members (10) to stably and evenly contact the skin.

[0085] That is, the RF electrode structure for skin having a hinge structure according to the present invention controls the operation of the linear movement actuator, and controls the operation of the linear movement actuator while confirming that a plurality of RF electrode members (10) are in contact with the skin using a plurality of contact sensor parts (70), so that all of the plurality of RF electrode members (10) are in stable and even contact with the skin, thereby increasing the convenience and stability of the procedure.

[0086]

[0087] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating another embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention, and referring to FIG. 5, the RF electrode member (10) may have a structure in which the length can be adjusted in the direction connected to the electrode connection hinge (20) when rotated around the electrode connection hinge (20), that is, between two electrode connection hinges (20) or between the electrode connection hinge (20) and the casing connection hinge (40).

[0088] In more detail, the RF electrode member (10) includes a main electrode member (11) that comes into contact with the skin, and an insertion electrode member (12) that is movably inserted into the main electrode member (11). As an example, the insertion electrode member (12) is pulled out or inserted from the end side of the main electrode member (11) to adjust its length.

[0089] One side or the other side of the main electrode member (11) is connected to a hinge part (20) for electrode connection or a hinge part (40) for casing connection, and one side or the other side of the insert electrode member (12) is connected to a hinge part (20) for electrode connection or a hinge part (40) for casing connection.

[0090] That is, the RF electrode member (10) can be inserted or pulled out into the main electrode member (11) between two electrode connection hinges (20) or between the electrode connection hinges (20) and the casing connection hinges (40), so that the overall length can be adjusted.

[0091] In addition to the structure including the main electrode member (11) and the insert electrode member (12), the RF electrode member (10) can be modified and implemented in various ways using a known length adjustment structure.

[0092] A plurality of RF electrode members (10) rotate around the casing connection hinge (40) and the electrode connection hinge (20) to contact the patient's skin surface. At this time, the length between the two electrode connection hinges (20) or between the electrode connection hinge (20) and the casing connection hinge (40) increases or decreases, and the members smoothly bend around each hinge to smoothly adhere to the skin surface.

[0093] In addition, the elastic support member (50) includes a hinge movable member (51) that is connected to the casing connection hinge member (40) and is movably inserted into the electrode casing member (30), and a hinge support spring member (52) that is positioned within the electrode casing member (30) and elastically supports the hinge movable member (51).

[0094] The elastic support member (50) can be extended in length when a hinge moving member (51) having a hinge part (40) for casing connection provided on one or the other side is inserted or withdrawn into the electrode casing member (30), and thus a plurality of RF electrode members (10) can be smoothly rotated around the hinge part (40) for casing connection and the hinge part (20) for electrode connection.

[0095] In addition, the elastic support member (50) can elastically support the hinge member (40) for casing connection with a hinge support spring member (52) to return the RF electrode member (10) to a preset original position.

[0096] In addition, the electrode position support member (60) has a structure in which a movable support member (62) is movably inserted into a fixed support member (61), and further includes an electrode support spring member (63) positioned within the fixed support member (61) to elastically support the movable support member (62), thereby elastically supporting the RF electrode member (10) at a predetermined constant position.

[0097] A plurality of RF electrode members (10) are elastically supported and have a preset position in which the central portion protrudes convexly toward the outside of the electrode casing portion (30).

[0098] That is, the plurality of electrode position support members (60) elastically support the positions of each RF electrode member (10) so that the plurality of RF electrode members (10) have a contact surface that protrudes convexly toward the outside of the electrode casing member (30).

[0099] In addition, a plurality of RF electrode members (10) protrude convexly outward from the electrode casing portion (30) to form a contact surface that comes into contact with the curved surface of the skin, and when pressed by the operator while in contact with the skin, the length of the elastically supported movable support member (62) is adjusted so that it naturally comes into close contact with the skin according to the curved surface of the skin.

[0100] In addition, when the operator releases the force applied to the RF electrode member (10), the plurality of RF electrode members (10) return to their original position, that is, return to have a contact surface that protrudes convexly toward the outside of the electrode casing portion (30).

[0101] Accordingly, the RF energy generating device including the skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention elastically supports a plurality of RF electrode members (10) with a plurality of electrode position support members (60) and an elastic support member (50) so that the practitioner presses the plurality of RF electrode members (10) while they are in contact with the skin, thereby naturally bending the plurality of RF electrode members (10) along the curve of the skin and all of them stably and evenly contacting the skin, thereby increasing convenience and stability of the procedure.

[0102]

[0103] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention, and referring to FIG. 6, one embodiment of an RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention includes an RF energy generating cartridge (100) provided with a plurality of RF electrode members (10) that contact the skin and transmit RF energy to the skin, and a handpiece main body casing (200) to which the RF energy generating cartridge (100) is detachably coupled and connected to a control main body (300).

[0104] That is, the cartridge (100) for generating RF energy includes a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention, and the skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure includes a plurality of RF electrode members (10) and a hinge part (20) for connecting the plurality of RF electrode members (10) rotatably, and has a cartridge structure that is detachably coupled to a handpiece main body casing (200), as an example.

[0105]

[0106] The control main body (300) includes an RF signal generation unit that generates RF energy by applying electric power to a plurality of RF electrode members (10). It is known that the RF energy generation device for skin treatment can be implemented in various ways with a known configuration, and a more detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0107] An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention applies an operating signal from a control main body (300) while holding a handpiece main body casing (200) and contacting an RF electrode member (10) with the skin, thereby transmitting RF energy to the skin through the RF electrode member (10) in contact with the skin, thereby heating the dermis in the skin to treat the skin or induce a cosmetic effect.

[0108]

[0109] That is, the RF energy generating device including the RF electrode structure for skin having a hinge structure according to the present invention applies electric power to the plurality of RF electrode members (10) while the plurality of RF electrode members (10) are in contact with the skin, thereby transmitting RF energy to the skin, thereby heating the tissue within the skin, thereby causing contraction or wound healing response in collagen within the lower dermis, skin remodeling / resurfacing, wrinkle removal, and treatment of sebaceous glands, hair follicles, fatty tissue, and spider veins.

[0110] The cartridge (100) for generating RF energy is a consumable that cannot be used for skin treatment and is replaced when its lifespan ends after being used for a preset treatment time or number of treatments, and is detachably connected to the handpiece main body casing (200).

[0111] And, the cartridge (100) for generating RF energy includes one embodiment of a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure according to the present invention.

[0112] That is, the cartridge (100) for generating RF energy naturally adheres to the curved skin while the plurality of RF electrode members (10) rotate around the hinge part (20) for connecting the electrodes and the hinge part (40) for connecting the casing.

[0113]

[0114] The present invention improves the treatment effect by effectively contacting the curved surface of the skin with a plurality of RF electrode members (10) that are rotatably connected around a hinge, and not only obtains an even and uniform treatment effect during skin treatment, but also minimizes discomfort to the patient during the procedure, greatly improves satisfaction during the procedure, and prevents accidents such as burns during the procedure.

[0115] In addition, the present invention improves safety and efficiency during treatment by allowing multiple RF electrode members (10) to be rotatably connected around a hinge, so that, especially when performing treatment on a curved area with a large curvature and many curves, such as the face, the electrode members can be easily and completely adhered to the area.

[0116]

[0117] 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 plurality of RF electrode members that come into contact with the skin and generate RF energy when electrical power is applied; and An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it includes an electrode connection hinge portion that rotatably connects the RF electrode member.

2. In claim 1, An electrode casing portion having a plurality of RF electrode members positioned on one surface; and An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it further includes a casing connection hinge portion that rotatably connects the electrode casing portion and the RF electrode member.

3. In claim 2, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it further includes an elastic support part that is positioned between the RF electrode member and the electrode casing part to support the position of the RF electrode member and has an adjustable length.

4. In claim 3, The above elastic support member, A first elastic support member positioned between the electrode casing and one of the two RF electrode members positioned at each end of the plurality of RF electrode members; and An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it includes a second elastic support member positioned between the other one of the two RF electrode members positioned at each end of the plurality of RF electrode members and the electrode casing part.

5. In claim 3, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure characterized in that the elastic support member is a Java member including a plurality of wrinkles.

6. In claim 3, The above elastic support member, A hinge moving member connected to the hinge part for connecting the casing and movably inserted into the electrode casing part; and An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it includes a hinge support spring member positioned within the electrode casing portion and elastically supporting the hinge moving member.

7. In claim 2, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that one end side is rotatably hingedly connected to the electrode casing part, the other end side is rotatably hingedly connected to the RF electrode member, and further includes an electrode position support part having a length-adjustable structure.

8. In claim 7, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that the other end side of the electrode position support part is fixed to the electrode connection hinge part and rotates around the electrode connection hinge part.

9. In claim 7, The above electrode position support part is, A first electrode rotation support member having one end rotatably connected to the electrode casing by a hinge and the other end connected to the electrode connection hinge; and An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it includes a second electrode rotation support part rotatably connected to the electrode casing part by a hinge and the other end side is connected to the casing connection hinge part.

10. In claim 7, The above electrode position support part is, A fixed support member, one end of which is rotatably hinged to one of the electrode casing and the RF electrode member; and An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it includes a movable support portion movably provided on the fixed support portion.

11. In claim 10, The above fixed support is a linear movement actuator that moves the movable support in a linear reciprocating manner, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it further includes a plurality of contact sensor parts that detect when a plurality of RF electrode members are in contact with the skin.

12. In claim 2, The above RF electrode member, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure characterized by having a length-adjustable structure between two electrode connection hinges or between the electrode connection hinges and the casing connection hinges.

13. In claim 12, The above RF electrode member, Main electrode member in contact with the skin; and An RF energy generating device comprising a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it includes an insertion electrode member that is movably inserted into the main electrode member.

14. In claim 10, The above movable support is movably inserted into the above fixed support so that the length withdrawn from the above fixed support is adjusted. The above electrode position support part is, An RF energy generating device including a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, characterized in that it further includes a spring member for supporting an electrode positioned within the fixed support member and elastically supporting a movable support member.

15. In claim 14, A plurality of the above RF electrode members are, An RF energy generating device comprising a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure characterized in that the central portion has a preset original position that protrudes convexly outward from the electrode casing portion and is elastically supported.

16. In claim 1, An RF energy generating device comprising a skin RF electrode structure having a hinge structure, wherein the RF electrode structure includes a plurality of RF electrode members and an electrode connection hinge portion that rotatably connects the RF electrode members, the RF energy generating cartridge having a cartridge structure that is detachably coupled to a handpiece, and further includes a handpiece body casing that is connected to a control body and to which the RF energy generating cartridge is detachably coupled.

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