Ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge mounting structure and ultrasonic wave-generating device comprising same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge mounting structure and an ultrasonic wave-generating device comprising same, and comprises: a weight-measuring sensor unit for measuring the weight of a ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge mounted on a cartridge mounting unit; and a medium amount checking unit for checking the amount of a medium filled in the ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge with the weight measured by the weight-measuring sensor unit, such that the amount of a liquid medium in the cartridge is checked through the weight of the ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge, measured when the ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge is mounted, and the ultrasonic wave-generating cartridge with an insufficient amount of medium is replaced to improve procedure stability and resolve a problem caused by an insufficient amount of ultrasonic medium during a procedure.

Description

A mounting structure for a cartridge for generating ultrasonic waves and an ultrasonic generator including the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge and an ultrasonic generating device including the same, and more specifically, to a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge that measures the weight of an ultrasonic generating cartridge when mounting the ultrasonic generating cartridge to confirm the amount of liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge, and an ultrasonic generating device including the same.

[0002] Just as when sunlight is focused on one spot with a convex lens, heat is generated at the focal point, when high-intensity ultrasonic energy is focused on one spot, high heat of about 65 to 100℃ is generated at the focal point.

[0003] The device that uses the heat generated by focused ultrasound to burn and remove (coagulative necrosis) specific subcutaneous tissues such as tumors within the skin is a high-intensity focused ultrasound surgical device, and the device that uses the heat generated by focused ultrasound to induce degeneration and regeneration of skin tissues to produce skin beauty or cosmetic effects such as wrinkle improvement is a miniaturized high-intensity focused ultrasound device known as "Ulthera."

[0004] This high-intensity focused ultrasound device includes a main body that supplies power for generating ultrasound and generates a control signal according to the operator's operation, and a handpiece that is connected to the main body via a connection cable and is held by the operator's hand and comes into contact with the skin to generate ultrasound.

[0005] Meanwhile, a handpiece for ultrasonic treatment using high-intensity focused ultrasound is configured to include an ultrasonic treatment cartridge including an ultrasonic generator and a main body casing in which the ultrasonic treatment cartridge is detachably mounted and connected to a control main body.

[0006] Ultrasonic cartridges are replaced periodically because the ultrasonic generator has a limited number of uses.

[0007] The ultrasonic cartridge is filled with a liquid medium, an ultrasonic generator is positioned within the liquid medium, and a window for transmitting ultrasonic waves is provided at the bottom.

[0008] The liquid ultrasonic medium is filled inside the ultrasonic cartridge to transmit the ultrasonic energy generated from the ultrasonic generator to the skin during use, but is filled in a partially empty state in consideration of the case where the medium is heated and changes into vapor when ultrasonic waves are generated.

[0009] The liquid ultrasonic medium evaporates due to the ultrasonic energy generated from the ultrasonic generator during use, reducing the amount filled inside.

[0010] There was a problem that when the liquid ultrasound medium inside the ultrasound cartridge was reduced to a certain amount, there was a part where the ultrasound could not be transmitted into the skin during use, which significantly reduced the treatment efficiency.

[0011] In addition, the ultrasonic medium not only transmits ultrasonic waves but also cools a portion of the surface of the skin to which ultrasonic energy is transmitted. However, there was a problem in that the skin could not be cooled when the liquid ultrasonic medium within the ultrasonic cartridge was reduced beyond a certain amount.

[0012] A prior patent related to the present invention is Korean Patent Registration No. 1733123, “Cartridge for ultrasonic handpiece with improved safety and skin beauty system having the same” (registered on April 27, 2017).

[0013] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, which can check the amount of a liquid ultrasonic medium in a cartridge through the weight measured when the cartridge for ultrasonic generating is mounted, and an ultrasonic generating device including the same.

[0014] In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, one embodiment of a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention is a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge that has an ultrasonic generating unit inside, is filled with a liquid medium for transmitting ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generating unit, and irradiates ultrasonic waves to the skin through a window portion of a lower surface, and includes a mounting housing portion having a cartridge mounting portion on which the ultrasonic generating cartridge is mounted, a weight measuring sensor portion for measuring the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge mounted on the cartridge mounting portion, and a medium mass amount confirmation portion for confirming the amount of medium filled in the ultrasonic generating cartridge based on the weight measured by the weight measuring sensor portion.

[0015] In the present invention, the weight measurement sensor unit is located on the lower side of the mounting housing unit, and can measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge by the change in weight of the mounting housing unit when the ultrasonic generating cartridge is mounted.

[0016] In the present invention, the mounting housing part includes a plurality of cartridge mounting parts to mount a plurality of ultrasonic generating cartridges, and the medium mass checking part measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridges by a change in the weight of the mounting housing part when a plurality of ultrasonic generating cartridges are sequentially mounted on the plurality of cartridge mounting parts, thereby individually checking the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge. However, when the ultrasonic generating cartridges are mounted, the weight of the mounting housing part is sequentially stored, so that the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge can be individually checked.

[0017] In the present invention, the weight measurement sensor unit is provided in the cartridge holder so as to directly measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge when the ultrasonic generating cartridge is placed.

[0018] In the present invention, the cartridge holder is a cartridge insertion part having an open front structure in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge is inserted and stored inside, and the cartridge insertion part has a slanted lower support slope formed to be inclined downward and support a lower surface of the ultrasonic generating cartridge, and the weight measuring sensor part can be positioned on the rear side of the cartridge insertion part facing the rear side of the ultrasonic generating cartridge within the cartridge insertion part.

[0019] In the present invention, the medium mass confirmation unit may further include a medium mass notification unit that notifies the operator when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge measured by the weight measurement sensor unit is less than a reference weight.

[0020] In the present invention, the weight measurement sensor unit may include a housing weight sensor unit located on the lower surface of the mounting housing unit and measuring the weight of the mounting housing unit to measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge mounted on the cartridge mounting unit, and a cartridge weight sensor unit provided on the cartridge mounting unit and in contact with the ultrasonic generating cartridge to directly measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge.

[0021] In the present invention, the medium mass confirmation unit separately stores the housing reference weight for the housing weight sensor unit and the cartridge reference weight for the cartridge weight sensor unit, and when the ultrasonic generating cartridge is placed on the cartridge holder, compares the housing reference weight with the weight measured by the housing weight sensor unit, and compares the cartridge reference weight with the weight measured by the cartridge weight sensor unit, and only when both comparison values ​​are equal to or greater than the reference weight, can it be confirmed that the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge is normal.

[0022] In the present invention, a cartridge type confirmation terminal part is further included that is electrically connected to the ultrasonic generating cartridge placed on the cartridge holder to confirm the type of the ultrasonic generating cartridge, and the medium mass confirmation part stores a plurality of reference weights for each type of the ultrasonic generating cartridge connected to the cartridge type confirmation terminal part, so that the liquid medium mass amount in the ultrasonic generating cartridge for each type can be confirmed.

[0023] In the present invention, the cartridge holder is a cartridge insertion part having an open front structure in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge is inserted and stored inside, and the cartridge insertion part has a slanted lower support slope formed to be inclined downward and support a lower surface of the ultrasonic generating cartridge, and the terminal part for confirming the type of cartridge can be located on the rear side of the cartridge insertion part facing the rear side of the ultrasonic generating cartridge within the cartridge insertion part.

[0024]

[0025] In order to achieve the above-described object of the present invention, an ultrasonic generator according to the present invention comprises: an ultrasonic generating cartridge having an ultrasonic generating unit inside, filled with a liquid medium for transmitting ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generating unit, and irradiating ultrasonic waves onto the skin through a window on a lower surface; a handpiece body casing part that is detachably coupled to the ultrasonic generating cartridge and held and used by a practitioner; and a control body part that is electrically connected to the handpiece body casing part by a control cable and controls the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit within the ultrasonic generating cartridge; and the control body part is characterized in that it includes a mounting structure of the ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0026] In the present invention, the control body part may further include a mounting opening / closing part that opens and closes the front of the mounting housing part.

[0027] In the present invention, the control main body includes a display unit that displays the operating status of the ultrasonic generating cartridge, and the medium mass confirmation unit can notify the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge through the display unit.

[0028] The present invention has the effect of improving stability during treatment by checking the amount of liquid medium in the cartridge through the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge measured when the cartridge for ultrasonic generating is placed therein, thereby replacing the ultrasonic generating cartridge with an insufficient amount of medium, and solving problems arising from an insufficient amount of ultrasonic medium during treatment.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating one embodiment of an ultrasonic generator including a mounting structure of an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating one embodiment of an ultrasonic generator including a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating one embodiment of a mounting structure of a cartridge for generating ultrasonic waves according to the present invention.

[0032] *Explanation of major symbols in the drawing

[0033] 10: Cartridge for ultrasonic generation 11: Cartridge housing

[0034] 12: Terminal for handpiece connection 20: Handpiece body casing

[0035] 30: Control main body 30a: Control cable body

[0036] 30b: Handpiece holder 31: Display unit

[0037] 32: Opening and closing part for mounting 100: Housing part for mounting

[0038] 110: Cartridge holder 110a: Lower support slope

[0039] 111: First cartridge insertion section 112: Second cartridge insertion section

[0040] 113: 3rd cartridge insertion part 114: 4th cartridge insertion part

[0041] 200: Weight measurement sensor part 210: Weight sensor part for housing

[0042] 220: Cartridge weight sensor unit 300: Medium mass confirmation unit

[0043] 400: Terminal for checking cartridge type

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator including a mounting structure of an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator including a mounting structure of an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of a mounting structure of an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, an embodiment of a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention and an ultrasonic generating device including the same will be described in detail below.

[0051] The mounting structure of the ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention is to mount and store the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) that irradiates ultrasonic waves to the skin through the window portion while the window portion of the lower surface is in contact with the skin.

[0052] The cartridge (10) for generating ultrasonic waves includes a cartridge housing portion (11) having a window portion through which ultrasonic waves pass on one surface that comes into contact with the skin, i.e., the lower surface.

[0053] The window part is made of a transparent or translucent film material, and a detailed description thereof is omitted as it is a known structure made of a film material through which ultrasonic waves can pass.

[0054] The inside of the cartridge housing (11) is filled with a liquid medium, and the liquid medium can be modified in various ways using a known medium that transmits ultrasonic energy to the skin, such as distilled water, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0055] Inside the cartridge housing (11), an ultrasonic generator (not shown) is provided that irradiates ultrasonic waves toward the window.

[0056] The ultrasound generator includes an ultrasound transducer that generates high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and the high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) generates heat by applying it to the skin muscle layer, thereby inducing degeneration and regeneration of skin tissue, thereby improving skin wrinkles and increasing skin elasticity, for example.

[0057] Although the ultrasonic generator is not shown, it is movably positioned in the cartridge housing (11) and connected to an actuator to generate ultrasonic waves while moving in a straight line by the operation of the actuator.

[0058] The cartridge housing part (11) is not shown, but is an example of a structure that is detachably mounted on a handpiece in an ultrasonic generator used for skin treatment.

[0059] The ultrasonic generator has a preset number of uses, and when the number of uses of the ultrasonic generator is reached, i.e., when its lifespan ends, it is replaced with a new, unused ultrasonic generator cartridge (10).

[0060] This can be implemented by various modifications to the known cartridge combination structure used in the known skin beauty device, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0061] The ultrasonic generator according to the present invention includes a handpiece body casing part (20) that is detachably connected to an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) and is held and used by a practitioner, and a control body part (30) that is electrically connected to the handpiece body casing part (20) by a control cable body (30a) and controls the operation of the ultrasonic generating part in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0062] The cartridge housing part (11) is a consumable part that cannot be used for skin treatment and is replaced when the ultrasonic generator is used for a preset treatment time or preset number of treatments, and is detachably connected to the handpiece main body casing part (20).

[0063] As an example, the cartridge housing part (11) is coupled by sliding to the tip of the handpiece body casing part (20) and is locked by a cartridge locking part (not shown) at the final coupling position to complete the coupling.

[0064] The cartridge locking part (not shown) is a button-type locking part located on both sides of the handpiece main body casing part (20). A wedge part is located to hook and support the cartridge housing part (11) on an elastically supported button part, and a detailed description thereof is omitted to clarify that the known configuration is used in which the lock is released when the button part is pressed.

[0065] The control main body (30) is connected to the handpiece main body casing (20) by a control cable body (30a) including a plurality of control wires to control the operation of the ultrasonic generator in the cartridge housing (11). It is to be noted that the known ultrasonic generator for skin treatment can be implemented in various ways with a known structure including a display unit (31) that displays the operating status of the ultrasonic generator, and a more detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0066]

[0067] Meanwhile, the mounting structure of the ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention includes a mounting housing part (100) on which a new ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) to be separated from the handpiece main body casing part (20) or to be combined with the handpiece main body casing part (20) is mounted.

[0068] That is, the housing portion (100) for mounting includes a cartridge mounting portion (110) in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) can be mounted and stored, and an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) separated from the handpiece main body casing portion (20) can be mounted and stored through the cartridge mounting portion (110).

[0069] The cartridge holder (110) is an example of a cartridge insertion portion having an open front structure in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is inserted and stored inside, and the housing portion (100) for mounting includes a plurality of cartridge holders (110) so that a plurality of cartridge holders can be mounted and stored.

[0070] The cartridge insertion portion is an insertion space formed in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10), and is an insertion space that is open on the front side and closed on the rear side, as an example.

[0071] The cartridge holder (110) can be implemented in various ways by using a known holder structure capable of holding an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10), so a more detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0072] It is to be noted that the mounting housing part (100) is, as an example, integrally mounted to the control body part (30), but may also be provided separately from the control body part (30).

[0073] The control body (30) is provided with a handpiece holder (30b) capable of holding a handpiece body casing (20) in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is combined.

[0074] The handpiece holder (30b) can be implemented in various ways by being modified into a known holder structure for holding the handpiece in an ultrasonic generator for skin treatment, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0075] The control body (30) further includes a mounting opening / closing part (32) that opens / closes the cartridge insertion part with an open front, that is, opens / closes the front of the mounting housing part (100).

[0076] The stand-type opening / closing part (32) is exemplified by a rotary door structure that can be opened / closed by a hinge on the upper side, and can be implemented in various ways, such as a known door opening / closing structure such as a slide opening / closing type, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0077] The mounting opening (32) serves to improve the appearance, i.e., design, of the control body by closing the mounting housing (100) provided in the control body (30) so that it is not exposed to the outside, and is opened only when the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is mounted on the cartridge mounting portion (110) or the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) mounted on the cartridge mounting portion (110) is taken out, thereby exposing the front of the mounting housing portion (100) to the outside.

[0078] In addition, the mounting structure of the ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention includes a weight measuring sensor unit (200) that measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) mounted on the cartridge mounting unit (110) and a medium mass checking unit (300) that checks the amount of medium filled in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) based on the weight measured by the weight measuring sensor unit (200).

[0079] The medium quantity confirmation unit (300) is integrally provided in the control main body (30), and can display the quantity of the medium confirmed through the display unit (31) provided in the control main body (30), or can display the quantity of the medium through a separate display unit (31).

[0080] The weight measurement sensor unit (200) can be implemented by being modified in various ways using a known weight measurement sensor such as a load cell capable of measuring weight, and thus a more detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0081] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores the reference weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) normally filled with liquid medium inside, and if the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is less than the reference weight, it is confirmed that the liquid medium is insufficiently filled.

[0082] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) further includes a medium mass notification unit that notifies the operator when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is less than the reference weight.

[0083] The medium mass notification unit displays the weight and reference weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) through the display unit (31) provided in the control main body unit (30), so that the operator can check whether there is an abnormality in the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0084] In addition, if the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor (200) is less than the reference weight, the medium mass notification unit notifies the operator by blinking the screen or outputting a warning screen, thereby preventing the use of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) having a medium mass less than the reference weight.

[0085] In addition, the medium mass notification unit may further include a speaker unit that generates an alarm sound when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is less than the reference weight.

[0086] The speaker unit outputs a warning sound to notify when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measuring sensor unit (200) is less than the reference weight, thereby preventing the use of an ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) having a medium mass less than the reference weight.

[0087] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores the reference weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) in multiple stages to confirm the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) in more detail.

[0088] That is, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores a first reference weight, which is the standard for filling 70% of the standard amount of the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10), a second reference weight, which is the standard for filling 50% of the standard amount of the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10), and a third reference weight, which is the standard for filling 30% of the standard amount of the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0089] Accordingly, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) can notify through the display unit (31) that the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is filled to 70% or more of the standard amount of 100% when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is greater than the first reference weight.

[0090] In addition, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) can notify through the display unit (31) that the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is filled to less than 70% and more than 50% of the standard amount of 100% when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is less than the first reference weight and greater than the second reference weight.

[0091] In addition, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) can notify through the display unit (31) that the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is filled to less than 50% and more than 30% of the standard amount of 100% when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is less than the second reference weight and greater than the third reference weight.

[0092] In addition, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) can notify through the display unit (31) that the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is filled to less than 30% of the standard amount of 100% when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is less than the third reference weight.

[0093] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores a first reference weight, a second reference weight, and a third reference weight, and displays the liquid medium mass in the cartridge (10) for generating ultrasound in multiple stages, that is, a normal stage filled to 70% or more of the reference amount of 100%, a normal boundary stage filled to less than 70% and 50% or more of the reference amount of 100%, a first abnormal stage filled to less than 50% and 30% or more of the reference amount of 100%, and a second abnormal stage filled to less than 30% of the reference amount of 100%, thereby enabling the operator to more accurately check the liquid medium mass in the cartridge (10) for generating ultrasound.

[0094] Alternatively, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores the maximum reference weight in which the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is filled to 100% of the reference amount and the minimum reference weight in which the liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is completely empty, which is 0%, and converts the weight value measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) into a percentage to display the liquid medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) as a percentage through the display unit (31).

[0095] That is, the medium mass confirmation unit (300) displays the liquid medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) as a percentage through the display unit (31) based on the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured by the weight measurement unit, so that the operator can more accurately check the liquid medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0096]

[0097] Meanwhile, the weight measurement sensor unit (200) is positioned on the lower side of the mounting housing unit (100) and measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) by the change in weight of the mounting housing unit (100) when the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is mounted.

[0098] As an example, the weight measurement sensor unit measures the weight of the housing unit (100) for mounting when the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is mounted by taking the weight of the housing unit (100) for mounting as the zero point, thereby measuring the weight of the mounted ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0099] In addition, the housing portion (100) for mounting includes a plurality of cartridge mounting portions (110) and can mount a plurality of ultrasonic generating cartridges (10), as an example.

[0100] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) by the change in weight of the housing unit (100) when a plurality of ultrasonic generating cartridges (10) are sequentially placed on a plurality of cartridge holders (110) to individually confirm the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge (10). However, when the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is placed, the weight of the housing unit (100) is sequentially stored to individually confirm the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0101] As an example, the cartridge holder (110) stores a total of four ultrasonic generating cartridges (10) by inserting them, including a first cartridge insertion portion (111), a second cartridge insertion portion (112), a third cartridge insertion portion (113), and a fourth cartridge insertion portion (114).

[0102] An example of individually checking the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) by inserting four ultrasonic generating cartridges (10) into the first cartridge insertion portion (111), the second cartridge insertion portion (112), the third cartridge insertion portion (113), and the fourth cartridge insertion portion (114) and sequentially storing the weight during storage is as follows.

[0103] When a first ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) having a first weight is inserted into a second cartridge insertion section (112), the weight measuring sensor section (200) detects the first weight of the first ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) and transmits it to the medium mass confirmation section, and the medium mass confirmation section (300) compares the first weight with a pre-stored reference weight, displays information on the liquid medium mass in the first ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10), and pre-stores the first weight.

[0104] And, when a second ultrasonic generation cartridge (10) having a second weight is inserted into the first cartridge insertion section (111) while a first ultrasonic generation cartridge (10) having a first weight is inserted into the second cartridge insertion section (112), the weight obtained by adding the first weight and the second weight is transmitted to the medium mass confirmation section (300). The medium mass confirmation section (300) confirms the second weight of the second ultrasonic generation cartridge (10) using the pre-stored first weight as a zero point, i.e., a reference weight, and compares this with the pre-stored reference weight to display information on the liquid medium mass in the second ultrasonic generation cartridge (10) and pre-stores the combined weight obtained by adding the first weight and the second weight.

[0105] And, when the first ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) having the first weight is inserted into the second cartridge insertion part (112), and the second ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) having the second weight is inserted into the first cartridge insertion part (111), and the third ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) having the third weight is inserted into the third cartridge insertion part (113), the weight of the first weight, the second weight, and the third weight is added and transmitted to the medium mass checking part (300). The medium mass checking part (300) checks the third weight of the third ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) by using the sum weight of the first weight and the second weight stored in advance as a zero point, i.e., a reference weight, and compares this with the pre-stored reference weight to display information on the liquid medium mass in the third ultrasonic wave generating cartridge (10) and displays the sum weight of the first weight, the second weight, and the third weight. Save it.

[0106] In this way, when the ultrasonic generating cartridges (10) are sequentially inserted into the plurality of cartridge holders (110), i.e., the plurality of cartridge insertion sections, the medium mass checking section (300) individually checks the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) inserted into the plurality of cartridge insertion sections, and through this, the liquid medium mass inside the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) can be checked.

[0107]

[0108] In addition, a weight measurement sensor unit (200) is provided in each cartridge holder (110) to individually measure the weight of the housing unit for ultrasonic generation mounted on each cartridge holder (110) and individually transmit the weight information for each housing unit for ultrasonic generation to the medium mass confirmation unit (300).

[0109] The cartridge insertion portion is formed to be inclined downward and has an inclined lower support slope (110a) that supports the lower surface of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10), and the weight measuring sensor portion (200) is positioned on the rear surface of the cartridge insertion portion facing the rear surface of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) within the cartridge insertion portion, as an example.

[0110] When the cartridge (10) for ultrasonic generation is inserted into the cartridge insertion portion, the lower surface is settled on the lower support slope (110a) and naturally moves downward along the lower support slope (110a) by its own weight so that the rear surface is in close contact with the rear surface of the cartridge insertion portion, and is supported by the weight measurement sensor portion located at the rear surface of the cartridge insertion portion, so that accurate weight measurement is possible by the weight measurement portion.

[0111] As an example, the weight measurement sensor part is located on the lower side of the rear side of the cartridge insertion part and comes into contact with the lower part of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) filled with ultrasonic medium to measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0112] The weight measurement sensor unit (200) is located on the lower surface of the housing unit (100) for mounting and includes a housing weight sensor unit (210) that measures the weight of the housing unit (100) for mounting and measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) mounted on the cartridge mounting unit (110), and a cartridge weight sensor unit (220) that is provided on the cartridge mounting unit (110) and comes into contact with the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) to directly measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0113] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) separately stores the housing reference weight for the housing weight sensor unit (210) and the cartridge reference weight for the cartridge weight sensor unit (220), and when the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is placed on the cartridge holder (110), it compares the housing reference weight with the weight measured by the housing weight sensor unit (210), and compares the cartridge reference weight with the weight measured by the cartridge weight sensor unit (220), and confirms that the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is normal only when both comparison values ​​are equal to or greater than the reference weight.

[0114] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) can more accurately confirm the weight information of the cartridge (10) for generating ultrasonic waves using two pieces of weight information received from the weight sensor unit (210) for the housing and the weight sensor unit (220) for the cartridge, and prevent errors in weight measurement, thereby more accurately confirming the medium mass in the cartridge (10) for generating ultrasonic waves.

[0115]

[0116] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the mounting structure of the ultrasonic generating cartridge according to the present invention further includes a cartridge type confirmation terminal unit (400) that is electrically connected to the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) mounted on the cartridge mounting unit (110) to confirm the type of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10), and the medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores a plurality of reference weights for each type of ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) connected to the cartridge type confirmation terminal unit (400) to confirm the liquid medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) for each type.

[0117] The cartridge (10) for generating ultrasonic waves is manufactured in various types depending on the depth of investigation of the focus of the ultrasonic waves or the intensity of the ultrasonic waves, and a handpiece connection terminal (12) is provided on the rear of the cartridge housing so that the type of the ultrasonic generation cartridge (10) can be confirmed by being electrically connected to the control body (30) when the cartridge (10) for generating ultrasonic waves is coupled to the handpiece body casing (20).

[0118] During the procedure, the practitioner selects a type of ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) that is suitable for the patient's skin condition, i.e., the procedure conditions, and uses it by connecting it to the handpiece main body casing (20). When the handpiece connection terminal (12) is electrically connected to the handpiece main body casing (20), the control main body notifies the practitioner through the display unit (31) that the corresponding type of ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is connected and used, and controls the operation of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) in a dedicated operation mode for the corresponding type of ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0119] This is known from the known ultrasound generator for skin treatment, so further detailed explanation is omitted.

[0120] Different types of ultrasonic generating cartridges (10) have different amounts of medium filled inside, and thus each has different weights.

[0121] Accordingly, the cartridge holder (110) is provided with a terminal (400) for checking the type of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) that is connected to the handpiece connection terminal (12) of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) when the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) is placed.

[0122] In addition, the terminal part (400) for checking the cartridge type is positioned, for example, at the rear of the cartridge insertion part facing the rear of the cartridge (10) for generating ultrasonic waves within the cartridge insertion part.

[0123] Accordingly, when the cartridge (10) for ultrasonic generation is inserted into the cartridge insertion portion, the lower surface is settled on the lower support slope (110a) and naturally moves downward along the lower support slope (110a) due to its own weight, so that the rear surface is in close contact with the rear surface of the cartridge insertion portion, and the handpiece connection terminal (12) is accurately and stably connected to the terminal portion (400) for confirming the cartridge type.

[0124] The medium mass confirmation unit (300) stores the respective reference weights for various types of ultrasonic generating cartridges (10) and compares the respective reference weights for each type of ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) with the weight measured by the weight measurement sensor unit (200) to accurately confirm the amount of medium filled in each type of ultrasonic generating cartridge (10).

[0125]

[0126] The present invention can check the amount of liquid ultrasonic medium in the cartridge through the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) measured when the cartridge (10) for ultrasonic generation is placed therein, thereby improving stability during treatment by replacing the ultrasonic generating cartridge (10) with an insufficient amount of ultrasonic medium, and resolving problems that occur due to an insufficient amount of ultrasonic medium during treatment.

[0127] 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 structure for mounting an ultrasonic generating cartridge, which has an ultrasonic generating unit inside, is filled with a liquid medium for transmitting ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generating unit, and mounts an ultrasonic generating cartridge that irradiates ultrasonic waves to the skin through a window on the lower surface. A housing portion having a cartridge holder in which the above ultrasonic generating cartridge is placed; A weight measuring sensor unit that measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge placed on the cartridge holder; and A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that it includes a medium mass checking unit that checks the amount of medium filled in the ultrasonic generating cartridge based on the weight measured by the weight measuring sensor unit.

2. In claim 1, The above weight measurement sensor unit, A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge is measured by the change in weight of the mounting housing when the ultrasonic generating cartridge is mounted, and is located on the lower side of the mounting housing.

3. In claim 2, The above-mentioned housing portion includes a plurality of cartridge holders and holds a plurality of ultrasonic generating cartridges, The above medium mass confirmation unit individually confirms the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge by measuring the weight change of the housing portion when a plurality of ultrasonic generating cartridges are sequentially placed on the plurality of cartridge holders, and sequentially stores the weight of the housing portion when the ultrasonic generating cartridges are placed, thereby individually confirming the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge. A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that the above medium mass confirmation unit individually confirms the weight of each ultrasonic generating cartridge.

4. In claim 1, A structure for mounting an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that the weight measurement sensor part is provided in the cartridge mounting part and directly measures the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge when the ultrasonic generating cartridge is mounted.

5. In claim 4, The above cartridge holder is a cartridge insertion unit with an open front structure in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge is inserted and stored inside. The above cartridge insertion portion is formed to be inclined downward and has an inclined lower support slope that supports the lower surface of the cartridge for generating ultrasonic waves. A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that the weight measuring sensor part is located at the rear part of the cartridge insertion part facing the rear part of the ultrasonic generating cartridge within the cartridge insertion part.

6. In claim 1, The above medium mass confirmation unit, A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that it further includes a medium mass notification unit that notifies a practitioner when the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge measured by the weight measuring sensor unit is less than a reference weight.

7. In claim 1, The above weight measurement sensor unit, A housing weight sensor unit located on the lower surface of the above-mentioned housing unit for measuring the weight of the above-mentioned housing unit for measuring the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge mounted on the above-mentioned cartridge mounting unit; and A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that it includes a cartridge weight sensor unit that is provided in the cartridge mounting unit and comes into contact with the ultrasonic generating cartridge to directly measure the weight of the ultrasonic generating cartridge.

8. In claim 7, The above medium mass confirmation unit separately stores the housing reference weight for the housing weight sensor unit and the cartridge reference weight for the cartridge weight sensor unit, and compares the housing reference weight with the weight measured by the housing weight sensor unit when the ultrasonic generating cartridge is placed on the cartridge holder, and compares the cartridge reference weight with the weight measured by the cartridge weight sensor unit, and confirms that the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge is normal only when both comparison values ​​are equal to or greater than the reference weight.

9. In claim 1, It further includes a terminal for checking the type of cartridge that is electrically connected to the ultrasonic generating cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder and can check the type of the ultrasonic generating cartridge. The above medium mass confirmation unit stores a plurality of reference weights for each type of the ultrasonic generating cartridge connected to the terminal for confirming the cartridge type, and confirms the amount of liquid medium in the ultrasonic generating cartridge for each type. A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge.

10. In claim 9, The above cartridge holder is a cartridge insertion unit with an open front structure in which an ultrasonic generating cartridge is inserted and stored inside. The above cartridge insertion portion is formed to be inclined downward and has an inclined lower support slope that supports the lower surface of the ultrasonic generating cartridge, A mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge, characterized in that the terminal part for confirming the type of the cartridge is located on the rear side of the cartridge insertion part facing the rear side of the ultrasonic generating cartridge within the cartridge insertion part.

11. An ultrasonic generating cartridge having an ultrasonic generating unit inside and filled with a liquid medium for transmitting ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generating unit, and irradiating ultrasonic waves onto the skin through a window on the lower surface; The handpiece body casing part in which the above ultrasonic generating cartridge is detachably connected and held and used by the operator; and The handpiece body casing is electrically connected to the control cable body, and includes a control body that controls the operation of the ultrasonic generator within the ultrasonic generator cartridge. An ultrasonic generator characterized in that the control body includes a mounting structure for an ultrasonic generating cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. In claim 11, An ultrasonic generator characterized in that the control main body further includes a mounting opening / closing part that opens and closes the front of the mounting housing part.

13. In claim 11, The above control body includes a display unit that displays the operating status of the ultrasonic generating cartridge, An ultrasonic generator characterized in that the medium mass confirmation unit notifies the medium mass in the ultrasonic generating cartridge through the display unit.

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