Skin care device having intensive care function

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a head unit which generates stimuli by means of power supplied from a main body unit, so as to deliver the stimuli to a user's skin; and an intensive care unit which is provided on the head unit so that when the head unit is pressed against the user's skin, the intensive care unit pinches an area of the user's skin to protrude outward and intensively applies stimuli to the protruding skin.

Description

Skin care device equipped with an intensive care function

[0001] The present invention relates to a skin care device having a concentrated care function that protrudes a body part requiring concentrated care and irradiates high-frequency waves to pass through the protruding skin.

[0002] Human skin can be contaminated by external activities, and wrinkles can form due to aging, hormonal changes, and other factors. With the recent rise in interest in skin care, cleansing devices capable of effectively removing skin contaminants, as well as various devices for skin beauty and anti-aging, are being developed.

[0003] For example, devices that provide high-frequency and infrared energy to the skin are being developed. These devices apply thermal energy to the skin, and by applying thermal energy to the skin, they can improve the elasticity of the applied skin area or effectively deliver beauty products into the skin.

[0004] In addition, devices that deliver sound waves and light to the skin are being developed. For example, sonophoresis and laserporation devices are being developed that utilize ultrasound or laser light to deliver cosmetic products into the skin. These devices can create pathways for the injection of cosmetics into the skin using ultrasound or laser light, thereby increasing the penetration rate of cosmetic products.

[0005] In addition, devices that physically deliver cosmetic products to the skin using low current are being developed. For example, these devices utilize iontophoresis, electroporation, and electroosmosis, and are capable of effectively delivering active ingredients into the skin by applying current to charged or neutral cosmetic products.

[0006] In other words, various devices capable of providing skin care and anti-aging functions using light energy, sound waves, electric current, vibration, etc., are being developed.

[0007] Generally, beauty devices utilizing high frequency are devices that care for the skin by applying electrical stimulation, and can provide electrical stimulation in the high-frequency range to the skin. To explain high-frequency devices in detail, when high frequency is applied to the skin, ions within the cells move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode, which can generate deep heat in the form of frictional heat. Deep heat is approximately 40 to 50 degrees, and the skin can be sterilized by this deep heat. Furthermore, deep heat can dilate blood vessels within the skin and facilitate metabolic functions, thereby enabling beauty products to be effectively delivered into the skin.

[0008] The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Published Patent Application No. 10-2024-0036349 (published on March 20, 2024, title of invention: dodgeball management device).

[0009] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a skin care device equipped with an intensive care function that can effectively manage areas of the user's skin prone to wrinkles or blemishes by intensively supplying stimuli such as high frequency, electroporation, and microcurrent infrared to specific parts of the user's body.

[0010] A skin care device having an intensive care function according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a head portion that generates a plurality of stimuli by power provided from a main body portion to deliver stimulation to the user's skin; and an intensive care portion provided in the head portion to pinch and protrude a part of the user's skin when the head portion is pressed against the user's skin, and to intensively discharge stimulation to the protruding skin.

[0011] The above-mentioned intensive care unit includes a plurality of discharge units that provide stimulation to the user's skin, and as the plurality of discharge units move in a first direction, the operation of compressing the user's skin is performed, and as the plurality of discharge units move in a second direction, the spacing between them narrows so that the user's skin can be interposed between the plurality of discharge units.

[0012] Since the discharge portion is supported by a link member rotatably installed in the head portion, the second direction movement and the first direction movement can proceed simultaneously.

[0013] The head portion may include a head body connected to the main body portion and having the centralized management portion movably installed therein; and a connecting portion that detachably connects the head body to the main body portion and electrically connects the main body portion and the head body portion.

[0014] The head body may include a base frame connected to the main body by the connecting part; and a cover frame supported by the central management part and coupled to the base frame.

[0015] A movable plate is installed on the base frame that moves toward the main body by operation of the centralized management unit, and the movable plate may include: a plurality of movable protrusions that are pressurized by the centralized management unit; a through hole portion disposed between the plurality of movable protrusions; an elastic support portion that supports the movable protrusions and the through hole portion and is seated on the base frame; and an elastic member interposed between the elastic support portion and the base frame.

[0016] The above-mentioned central management unit may include: an operating plate installed on the inner side of the cover frame; a first clamp part rotatably installed on the operating plate by a hinge part and protruding outward from the cover frame and rotating when pressed against the user's skin; and a second clamp part rotatably installed on the operating plate by a hinge part and protruding outward from the cover frame and rotating when pressed against the user's skin, and positioned opposite the first clamp part.

[0017] In the above operating plate, a plurality of operating holes are formed in which the above-mentioned fluid protrusions emerge and retract, and between the plurality of operating holes, an irradiation portion is provided in which a stimulus generated by power supplied from the main body is irradiated, and a guide shaft supporting the above-mentioned operating plate may be formed.

[0018] A printed circuit board is installed between the above-mentioned movable plate and the above-mentioned base frame, and the printed circuit board may be equipped with a light-emitting part that provides light irradiated onto the user's skin through the above-mentioned irradiation part, and a plurality of switches that come into contact as the movable plate moves.

[0019] The stimulus supplied from the above-mentioned light-emitting unit may include infrared rays.

[0020] The first clamp part and the second clamp part may include a link member rotatably installed on the operating plate by the hinge part; and a discharge part provided on the link member and irradiating stimulation by power provided from the main body.

[0021] The above link member may include a link body having a hinge hole portion rotatably connected to the hinge portion; and a connecting block coupled to the link body and having the discharge portion installed thereon, wherein the connecting block may include a contact support portion having the discharge portion installed thereon; and a plug member coupled to the contact support portion to prevent the discharge portion installed on the contact support portion from being separated from the contact support portion.

[0022] The above discharge portion may include a panel member formed of a metal material with a predetermined thickness to discharge a plurality of types of stimulation by power provided from the main body portion; and a curved portion formed by bending the end of the panel member so that the panel member is inserted into and connected to the contact support portion.

[0023] The stimulation irradiated by the panel member may include one or more of high frequency, microcurrent, and electroporation.

[0024] The skin care device having an intensive care function according to the present invention is equipped with an intensive care unit that grasps and protrudes a body part requiring intensive care among the user's skin using a clamp. Therefore, by operating the intensive care unit, stimulation is supplied from one side of the body part that protrudes compared to other body parts to the other side, and stimulation is supplied from the other side of the body part to one side, thereby providing the advantage of performing effective skin care.

[0025] In addition, the skin care device equipped with an intensive care function according to the present invention has the advantage of being able to perform more effective skin care by providing various stimuli, such as high frequency, electroporation, and microcurrent infrared, to body parts that protrude compared to other parts through the operation of the intensive care unit.

[0026] In addition, the skin care device having an intensive care function according to the present invention has the advantage that when a plurality of clamps are pressed against the user's skin, the plurality of clamps rotate toward the center and the gap between the plurality of clamps narrows, thereby performing an operation to clamp the skin interposed between the clamps, and can intensively irradiate the user's skin interposed between the clamps with stimulation such as high frequency, so that effective care can be provided to the user's skin requiring care.

[0027] In addition, the skin care device having an intensive care function according to the present invention has the advantage of preventing unnecessary stimulation from being supplied while the user's skin is not in contact with the intensive care unit, in that the intensive care unit, which pinches and protrudes the user's skin, is movably installed in the head body by means of a movable plate, and when the intensive care unit moves into the head body while being pressed against the user's skin, this is detected and stimulation is provided through the irradiation unit and the discharge unit.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the head portion of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a ring member and a discharge part of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the head portion of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 6 is an operating state diagram showing the head portion of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 7 is a usage state diagram showing a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram showing the schematic configuration of a skin care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a skin care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a processor to drive a function in conjunction with the position of the gripper part of the massage head module in FIG. 9.

[0038] FIG. 11 is an illustrative diagram shown to explain the form of a skin care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 12 is an example diagram for explaining the operation of the gripper part of the massage head module in FIG. 11.

[0040] FIG. 13 is an example diagram shown to explain the action of pulling the skin by the gripper part of the massage head module in FIG. 11.

[0041] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0042] In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for the sake of clarity and convenience of explanation.

[0043] In addition, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intention or practice of the user or operator.

[0044] Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be based on the content throughout this specification.

[0045] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a head part of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] In addition, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a ring member and a discharge part of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a head part of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is an operating state diagram showing a head part of a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a usage state diagram showing a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, a skin care device having an intensive care function according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a head part (30) that generates a plurality of stimuli by power provided from a main body part (10) to deliver stimulation to the user's skin, and an intensive care part provided in the head part (30) to pinch and protrude a part of the user's skin when the head part (30) is pressed against the user's skin and to intensively discharge stimulation to the protruding skin.

[0048] Accordingly, when the user presses the power button (12) provided on the main body (10) after attaching the head unit (30) to the main body (10), power is supplied to the head unit (30) by the operation of the power supply unit provided on the main body (10), and the user can visually perceive the intensity of the stimulation irradiated from the head unit (30) through the display unit (14) provided on the main body (10).

[0049] The intensive care unit (77) of the present embodiment pinches and protrudes the user's skin that is in contact with the head unit (30), and various stimuli irradiated from the intensive care unit (77) are intensively irradiated onto the protruding skin, thereby providing various stimuli to the skin that the user desires.

[0050] The head unit (30) of the present embodiment includes a head body (32) connected to the main body (10) and having a central management unit (77) movably installed therein, and a connecting unit (50) that connects the head body (32) to the main body (10) in a detachable manner and electrically connects the main body (10) and the head body (32).

[0051] The head portion (30) is detachably connected to the main body portion (10) by the connecting portion (50), and power provided from the main body portion (10) is transmitted to the head portion (30) through the connecting portion (50), so that various types of head portions (30) can be connected to the main body portion (10) to perform various skin care.

[0052] The connecting portion (50) of the present embodiment includes a connecting projection (52) extending from the base frame (36) and a connecting groove portion (54) formed in the main body portion (10) to allow the connecting projection (52) to be inserted, and a plurality of terminal pins (56) are installed on the inner side of the connecting projection (52) and inserted into the terminal groove portion (58) formed in the connecting groove portion (54), thereby electrically connecting the main body portion (10) and the head portion (30).

[0053] The head body (32) of the present embodiment includes a base frame (36) connected to the main body (10) by a connecting part (50), and a cover frame (34) that supports the central management part (77) and is coupled to the base frame (36).

[0054] Additionally, a flow plate (70) is installed on the base frame (36) and moves toward the main body (10) by operation of the central management unit (77). The flow plate (70) includes a plurality of flow protrusions (72) that are pressurized by the central management unit (77), a through hole portion (74) disposed between the plurality of flow protrusions (72), an elastic support portion (75) that supports the flow protrusions (72) and the through hole portion (74) and is seated on the base frame (36), and an elastic member (76) interposed between the elastic support portion (75) and the base frame (36).

[0055] The flow plate (70) is supported so as to be movable in the upward direction by a plurality of elastic members (76) interposed between the base frame (36) and the flow plate (70), and when the concentration management unit (77) is pressed against a plurality of flow protrusions (72) formed at both ends of the upper surface of the flow plate (70), the elastic members (76) are compressed and the flow plate (70) moves in the downward direction.

[0056] The intensive management unit (77) includes an operating plate (80) installed on the inner side of the cover frame (34), a first clamp part (77a) which is rotatably installed on the operating plate (80) by a hinge part (77c) and protrudes outward from the cover frame (34) and rotates when pressed against the user's skin, and a second clamp part (77b) which is rotatably installed on the operating plate (80) by a hinge part (77c), protrudes outward from the cover frame (34) and rotates when pressed against the user's skin, and is positioned opposite to the first clamp part (77a).

[0057] Accordingly, the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) are arranged with their ends facing each other, and the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) are formed inclined toward the center. Therefore, when the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) are pressed against the user's skin, the user's skin is interposed between the ends of the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b), and the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) rotate toward the center of the head part (30) to perform the operation of clamping and pulling the user's skin.

[0058] At the ends of the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) that come into contact with the user's skin, a discharge part (96) for discharging stimulation is provided, and since the lower ends of the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) are rotatably installed on the movable plate (70) by means of a hinge part (77c), a plurality of discharge parts (96) are operated to clamp and pull the user's skin.

[0059] Since the multiple discharge portions (96) have a circular cross-sectional shape, it is possible to prevent the user's skin from being damaged by the discharge portions (96) when the user's skin is pinched and pulled.

[0060] In addition, since the first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) are rotatably installed by the hinge part (77c), a plurality of link members (87) are formed, and through the rotational movement of the link members (87), the plurality of discharge parts (96) move in the second direction and move in the first direction as shown in FIG. 7, and pinch and pull the user's skin.

[0061] In the operating plate (80) of the present embodiment, a plurality of operating holes (82) are formed in which a floating projection (72) emerges and retracts, and between the plurality of operating holes (82), an irradiation part (84) is provided in which a stimulus generated by power provided from the main body (10) is irradiated, and a guide shaft (86) that supports the operating plate (80) is formed.

[0062] Additionally, a printed circuit board is installed between the movable plate (70) and the base frame (36), and the printed circuit board is equipped with a light-emitting part that provides light irradiated onto the user's skin through the irradiation part (84), and a plurality of switches that come into contact as the movable plate (70) moves.

[0063] Accordingly, when the multiple discharge parts (96) are pressed against the user's skin and the link member (87) rotates around the hinge part (77c), the multiple discharge parts (96) move in the second direction and the gap narrows, and the user's skin interposed between the multiple discharge parts (96) is pinched and moved in the first direction, and the user's skin interposed between the multiple discharge parts (96) is pulled toward the main body part (10).

[0064] As described above, when a plurality of discharge units (96) are pressurized, the elastic member (76) is compressed and the operating plate (80) moves toward the base frame (36). When the switch is operated, power provided from the main body (10) is supplied to the discharge units (96) and the light-emitting unit, and stimulation provided from the discharge units (96) and the bladder unit is irradiated onto the user's skin.

[0065] The stimulation supplied from the light-emitting unit includes infrared rays, and the stimulation provided from the discharge unit (96) includes one or more of high frequency, microcurrent and electroporation.

[0066] The first clamp part (77a) and the second clamp part (77b) of the present embodiment include a link member (87) that is rotatably installed on an operating plate (80) by a hinge part (77c), and a discharge part (96) that is provided on the link member (87) and irradiates stimulation by power supplied from the main body part (10).

[0067] The link member (87) protrudes upward toward the head portion (30) through holes formed at both ends of the cover frame (34), and since the ends of the cover frame (34) have inclined surfaces that become higher as they move outward, the link member (87) protruding through the holes is restrained by the cover frame (34) and prevents it from rotating outward toward the head portion (30).

[0068] Accordingly, the multiple link members (87) maintain an incline in which their upper ends are arranged facing each other in an 'ㅅ' shape, and the incline formed by the link members (87) maintains an angle between 45 and 15.

[0069] The link member (87) of the present embodiment comprises a link body (88) having a hinge hole portion (89) that is rotatably connected to a hinge portion (77c), and a connecting block (90) that is coupled to the link body (88) and has a discharge portion (96) installed thereon. The connecting block (90) comprises a contact support portion (92) on which the discharge portion (96) is installed, and a plug member (94) coupled to the contact support portion (92) to prevent the discharge portion (96) installed on the contact support portion (92) from being separated from the contact support portion (92).

[0070] The contact support member (92) has a curved surface formed at its top so that a curved panel member (97) can be seated thereon, and coupling holes (92a) are formed at both ends of the contact support member (92) so that the coupling projection (94a) of the plug member (94) is inserted to restrain the panel member (97).

[0071] Additionally, a support projection (94b) is formed on the plug member (94) to support the end of the panel member (97), and when the plug member (94) is coupled to the contact support member (92), the end of the panel member (97) surrounding the contact support member (92) is restrained by the support projection (94b), and the support projection is coupled with an insertion projection (92b) formed on the bottom surface of the contact support member.

[0072] The discharge portion (96) of the present embodiment is made of a metal material and is formed with a predetermined thickness to discharge a plurality of types of stimulation by power provided from the main body portion (10), and includes a panel member (97) formed by bending the end of the panel member (97) so that the panel member (97) is inserted into and connected to the contact support portion (92).

[0073] The panel member (97) is formed in a curved panel shape so as not to cause damage to the skin even when pressure is applied to the user's skin, and is formed with a thickness of 2 mm or less so that the time to be heated by the heat energy provided to the panel member (97) can be shortened.

[0074] In addition, the panel member (97) is made of a metal panel made of SUS, nickel (Ni), and chromium (Cr) alloy, so it has good chemical resistance and heat resistance, so it can effectively transfer thermal energy to the user's skin and prevent damage to the user's skin.

[0075] Please note that some of the components described above are expressed differently for the sake of convenience of explanation.

[0076] FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram showing the schematic configuration of a skin care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] As illustrated in FIG. 8, the skin care device according to the present embodiment may include a massage head module (110), a switch module (120), a processor (130), an information output module (140), and a power module (150).

[0078] The massage head module (110) may include at least one functional massage head module (e.g., Face head module, Body head module).

[0079] The massage head module (110) can be detachably replaced on the body.

[0080] The massage head module (110) may include infrared (IR) LED, red (RED) LED, radio frequency (RF), microcurrent (MC), and electroporation (EP) functions.

[0081] Infrared rays (IR) are invisible wavelengths (e.g., 700 nm to 1 mm) that penetrate deep into the skin to deliver heat to tissues, promote cell metabolism, and increase blood circulation.

[0082] Red (RED) LEDs emit light with a wavelength of 630–660 nm and can penetrate deep into the skin to promote the production of collagen and elastin, stimulate cell activity, and support the repair of damaged tissue.

[0083] Radio frequency (RF) can deliver high-frequency current (e.g., 0.5–10 MHz) to the skin to heat tissues and generate heat deep within the skin, which can support collagen regeneration and improve skin elasticity.

[0084] Microcurrent (MC) delivers low-voltage current (in microamperes) to the skin and muscles, and the current can promote ATP production within cells and support the restoration of electrical balance in the skin and muscles.

[0085] Electroporation (EP) applies electric pulses to the skin to form tiny holes in the cell membrane, and can deliver active ingredients (e.g., drugs, vitamins, hyaluronic acid, etc.) deep into the skin.

[0086] The massage head module (110) can perform a vibration function by means of a motor (not shown).

[0087] The massage head module (110) may include a gripper (111) (see FIG. 11 and FIG. 12), and may generate resistance (i.e., force preventing the gripper from folding) and restoring force (i.e., force preventing the gripper from folding and unfolding) by a spring (not shown), or may generate resistance and restoring force by a motor (not shown).

[0088] The massage head module (110) has a gripper part (111) that is unfolded at a specified first angle in the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) and then folded at a specified second angle in the on position (see (b) of FIG. 12).

[0089] Here, the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) may mean a state in which the hinge of the clamp part (111) is unfolded to a designated first angle to grasp the skin, and the on position (see (b) of FIG. 12) may mean a state in which the hinge of the clamp part (111) is folded to a designated second angle to pull the skin grasped by the clamp part (111).

[0090] The massage head module (110) has infrared (IR) LED, red (RED) LED, radio frequency (RF), microcurrent (MC), and electroporation (EP) functions that operate in conjunction with the unfolded and folded states of the gripper (111).

[0091] The unfolding and folding movements of the gripper part (111) of the massage head module (110) are explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

[0092] The switch module (120) is formed in the body and can set the power on / off and mode.

[0093] The switch module (120) may be formed with at least one switch, and the mode may be set or changed according to the number of times the switch is pressed consecutively or the time of one press.

[0094] The switch module (120) may also have a power switch and a mode switch separately.

[0095] For example, the mode (i.e., skin care mode) may include a FACE weak mode / strong mode and a Body weak mode / strong mode. For each mode, the frequency and duration of the radio frequency (RF) may be set differently, and the output intensity and duration of the microcurrent (MC), EP, and LED may be set differently. Each mode may have a default mode set according to the type of massage head module (110) (e.g., Face head module, Body head module).

[0096] The information output module (140) can display the currently set mode (i.e., skin care mode).

[0097] The information output module (140) can display the current battery level (i.e., power status).

[0098] The information output module (140) can display the mode and power status using the color or number of LEDs.

[0099] For example, a yellow LED may be lit while charging, and the yellow LED may be turned off when charging is complete. When the current battery level is 15% or less, the yellow and green LEDs may blink and turn off. However, it should be noted that these operations are described as examples to aid in understanding the present embodiment.

[0100] The information output module (140) may display the mode and power status using a display element such as an LCD.

[0101] The information output module (140) can output a corresponding buzzer sound when setting or changing each mode (i.e., skin care mode).

[0102] The information output module (140) may output a corresponding buzzer sound depending on the change in the current battery level (i.e., power status).

[0103] The power module (150) may have a power connection terminal (or battery charging terminal) (e.g., USB C terminal) formed at a designated location (e.g., bottom) of the body.

[0104] A battery (not shown) may be built into the interior of the body.

[0105] The processor (130) can control the overall operation of the massage head module (110), switch module (120), information output module (140), and power module (150).

[0106] The processor (130) can prevent battery power consumption by automatically turning off the power when there is no operation for a specified time (e.g., 2 minutes) while the power is on.

[0107] The processor (130) can prevent the operation of the skin care device during charging (e.g., USB-C 5V input).

[0108] The processor (130) can drive functions such as infrared (IR) LED, red (RED) LED, radio frequency (RF), microcurrent (MC), and electroporation (EP) of the massage head module (110) in conjunction with the unfolded and folded states of the clamp part (111).

[0109] The processor (130) can detect the pressure applied to the clamp (111) using a sensor (e.g., a sensor that detects the force of the hinge of the clamp being folded or pulled).

[0110] The processor (130) can vibrate the massage head module (110) by driving a motor (not shown) according to the mode (i.e., skin care mode).

[0111] The processor (130) may use a motor (not shown) to generate a resistance force (i.e., a force that prevents the gripper from folding) and a restoring force (i.e., a force that causes the folded gripper to unfold again) for the gripper (111) of the massage head module (110).

[0112] The processor (130) can detect whether the gripper (111) is in an off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) or an on position (see (b) of FIG. 12) based on the hinge angle of the gripper (111) of the massage head module (110).

[0113] Here, the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) may mean a state in which the hinge of the clamp part (111) is unfolded to a designated first angle to grasp the skin, and the on position (see (b) of FIG. 12) may mean a state in which the hinge of the clamp part (111) is folded to a designated second angle to pull the skin grasped by the clamp part (111).

[0114] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a skin care device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 9, when a massage head module (e.g., face head, body head) is mounted on the body of a skin care device (S101), and after the power is turned on (Y of S102), the user can set a mode according to the massage head module (e.g., face head, body head) (110) mounted on the body by operating the switch module (120) (S103).

[0116] When the hinge folding of the clamp part (111) is completed (Y of S104) while the mode according to the massage head module (e.g., face head, body head) (110) mounted on the body is set as described above, the processor (130) can operate the function of the massage head module (110) according to the set mode (S105).

[0117] For example, when the gripper (111) grasps the skin in the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) and the grasped skin is pulled into the up position (see (b) of FIG. 12), the processor (130) can drive the corresponding function (e.g., RF, LED, MC, EP, vibration, etc.) of the massage head module (110) according to the set mode.

[0118] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a processor to drive a function in conjunction with the position of the gripper part of the massage head module in FIG. 9.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 10, the user bites the skin between the clamps (111) when the clamps (111) of the skin care device are in the off position (S201).

[0120] The off-position state of the clamp part (111) corresponds to a state before force (i.e., force pressing on the skin) is applied to the clamp part (111), or a state in which the clamp part (111) is held so as not to fold at a force (i.e., force pressing on the skin) specified by a motor (not shown).

[0121] The processor (130) can detect pressure applied to the hinge of the clamp (111) using a sensor and determine the force with which the clamp (111) is pressed.

[0122] In this manner, when skin is pressed by the skin care device while the skin is held between the clamp parts (111), the clamp (or hinge) of the clamp part (111) begins to fold due to the force pressing the clamp part (111) (i.e., the force pressing the skin). Alternatively, when the force pressing the clamp part (111) exceeds the force that can be withstood by the motor (not shown), the clamp (or hinge) of the clamp part (111) begins to fold (S202).

[0123] In this way, when the gripper part (111) is in the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) and the gripper (111) is pressed, the gripper (or hinge) of the gripper part (111) is gradually folded, and the skin held by the gripper part (111) is pulled between the gripper part (111) and becomes the on position (see (b) of FIG. 12), that is, when the hinge folding of the gripper part (111) is completed (Y of S203), the processor (130) can drive the corresponding function (e.g., RF, LED, MC, EP, vibration, etc.) of the massage head module (110) according to the set mode (S204).

[0124] While the clamp part (111) is pressing on the skin, the corresponding function (e.g., RF, LED, MC, EP, vibration, etc.) of the massage head module (110) can be continuously operated while the clamp part (111) maintains the state of pulling the skin.

[0125] When the skin care device (i.e., the clamp part (111)) starts to be lifted from the skin (i.e., when the skin pressure by the skin care device starts to be released), the processor (130) stops the operation of the corresponding function (e.g., RF, LED, MC, EP, vibration, etc.) of the massage head module (110), and the clamp part (111) that was in the on position starts to be switched to the off position.

[0126] The processor (130) may also support a state transition to an off position by a motor (not shown).

[0127] The processor (130) may detect pressure applied to the hinge of the clamp (111) using a sensor, and may detect when the clamp (111) begins to lift off the skin.

[0128] FIG. 11 is an illustrative diagram showing the form of a skin care device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is an illustrative diagram showing the operation of the gripper part of the massage head module in FIG. 11.

[0129] Referring to FIG. 11, the massage head module (110) is detachably replaceable on the upper part of the body, and a switch module (120) and an information output module (140) are formed on one side of the body, and a power module (150) is formed on the lower part of the body.

[0130] The massage head module (110) can be detachably replaced on the body.

[0131] The massage head module (110) may include infrared (IR) LED, red (RED) LED, radio frequency (RF), microcurrent (MC), and electroporation (EP) functions.

[0132] Each clamp part (111) has a conductive skin contact terminal (112) formed thereon, and high frequency (RF), microcurrent (MC), and electroporation (EP) functions can be performed through the skin contact terminal (112).

[0133] A lighting unit (113) is formed in the module body between the clamping units (111), and infrared (IR) LED and red (RED) LED functions can be performed through the lighting unit (113).

[0134] The massage head module (110) can perform a vibration function by means of a motor (not shown).

[0135] The massage head module (110) may include a gripper (111) (see FIG. 11 and FIG. 12), and may generate resistance (i.e., force preventing the gripper from folding) and restoring force (i.e., force preventing the gripper from folding and unfolding) by a spring (not shown), or may generate resistance and restoring force by a motor (not shown).

[0136] The massage head module (110) has a gripper part (111) that is unfolded at a specified first angle in the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) and then folded at a specified second angle in the on position (see (b) of FIG. 12).

[0137] Here, the off position (see (a) of FIG. 12) may mean a state in which the hinge of the clamp part (111) is unfolded to a designated first angle to grasp the skin, and the on position (see (b) of FIG. 12) may mean a state in which the hinge of the clamp part (111) is folded to a designated second angle to pull the skin grasped by the clamp part (111).

[0138] Referring to FIG. 12, when the clamp part (111) presses the skin, X1 and X2 represent the direction of the force with which the clamp part (111) is pressed, F1 and F2 represent the direction of the force with which the skin is pulled as the clamp part (111) folds, Y1 and Y2 represent the direction of the force with which both sides of the skin are pressed by the clamp part (111) as the clamp part (111) is pressed, and F3 and F4 represent the direction of the force with which the skin is gathered by the clamp part (111).

[0139] In this embodiment, the clamp part (111) is pressed in the X-axis direction (vertical movement), thereby applying force in the Y-axis direction (horizontal movement) and obtaining the effect of pulling the skin between the clamp parts (111).

[0140] FIG. 13 is an example diagram shown to explain the action of pulling the skin by the gripper part of the massage head module in FIG. 11.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 13, the clamp part (111) presses and pulls both sides of the skin caught between the two clamps of the clamp part (111) as it is pressed against the skin, thereby performing high frequency (RF), microcurrent (MC), and electroporation (EP) functions through the skin contact terminal (112) on both sides caught by the clamp, and infrared (IR) LED and red (RED) LED functions can be performed on the skin pulled between the clamp part (111) through the lighting part (113).

[0142] Meanwhile, although not specifically illustrated in the drawing, the clamp part (111) is formed to be automatically opened or closed by an electric motor, and the angle formed by each clamp of the clamp part (111) can be adjusted, and the pressure (i.e., force) of the clamp can also be finely adjusted through various settings.

[0143] In addition, the speed and pressure at which the clamp of the clamp part (111) opens or closes can be adjusted, and the user can continuously maintain the set pressure to minimize discomfort caused by pressure changes during massage, and in addition, in automatic mode, the pressure and speed of the clamp can be automatically adjusted by using a sensor to detect the condition of the skin.

[0144] Although not specifically illustrated in the drawing, a fine vibration function may be applied to the clamp part (111) or to the entire massage head module (110) to more effectively deliver stimulation to the skin. This vibration can deliver stimulation to the deep layers of the skin through low-frequency or high-frequency settings, and can promote skin elasticity and blood circulation.

[0145] As such, this embodiment allows the skin to be pulled by the clamp part (111) and skin care to be performed on the pulled part, and also enables more effective and continuous skin stimulation and care by operating in a way that automatically pulls the skin.

[0146] This embodiment can stimulate the skin by pinching it with tweezers to help improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles, and can support skin care for various body parts, such as the neck and arms, as well as the face.

[0147] This embodiment enhances the efficiency of skin care by providing consistent pressure and stimulation that cannot be provided by conventional manual skin care devices, and can prevent fatigue in the user even during prolonged use by pulling the skin with a constant force.

[0148] Thus, it is possible to provide a skin care device equipped with an intensive care function that effectively manages areas of the user's skin prone to wrinkles or blemishes by intensively supplying stimuli such as high frequency, electroporation, and microcurrent infrared to specific parts of the user's body.

[0149] Although the present invention has been described with reference to an embodiment illustrated in the drawings, this is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom.

[0150] In addition, although a skin care device equipped with an intensive care function has been described as an example, this is merely illustrative, and the care device of the present invention may be used in other products other than a skin care device equipped with an intensive care function.

[0151] Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the following patent claims.

Claims

1. A head unit that generates a plurality of stimuli by power provided from a main body to deliver stimulation to the user's skin; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including an intensive care unit provided in the head portion to pinch and protrude a portion of the user's skin when the head portion is pressed against the user's skin, and to intensively discharge stimulation to the protruding skin.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above intensive care unit includes a plurality of discharge units that provide stimulation to the user's skin, and As a plurality of the above-mentioned discharge parts move in a first direction, the operation of compressing the user's skin is performed, and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized in that a plurality of discharge portions move in a second direction and the spacing between them narrows so that the user's skin is interposed between the plurality of discharge portions.

3. In Paragraph 2, A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized in that the discharge portion is supported by a link member rotatably installed in the head portion, so that the second direction movement and the first direction movement proceed simultaneously.

4. In paragraph 1, the head portion is, A head body connected to the main body and having the central management unit movably installed therein; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including a head body detachably connected to the main body and a connecting part that electrically connects the main body and the head body.

5. In paragraph 4, the head body is, A base frame connected to the main body by the above connecting part; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including a cover frame that is supported by the intensive care unit and coupled to the base frame.

6. In Paragraph 5, A movable plate is installed on the base frame that moves toward the main body by operation of the central management unit, and The above-mentioned fluid plate is, A plurality of fluid protrusions pressurized by the above-mentioned centralized management unit; A through hole portion disposed between a plurality of the above-mentioned fluid protrusions; An elastic support member that supports the above-mentioned movable protrusion and the above-mentioned through-hole portion and is seated on the base frame; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including an elastic member interposed between the elastic support member and the base frame.

7. In Paragraph 6, the above centralized management department, An operating plate installed on the inner side of the above cover frame; A first clamp part rotatably installed on the above operating plate by means of a hinge part and protruding outward from the cover frame and rotating when pressed against the user's skin; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including a second clamp part that is rotatably installed on the above-mentioned operating plate by means of a hinge part, protrudes outward from the above-mentioned cover frame and rotates when pressed against the user's skin, and is positioned opposite to the first clamp part.

8. In Paragraph 7, A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized in that the above-mentioned operating plate has a plurality of operating holes formed therein in which the above-mentioned movable protrusions emerge and retract, and between the plurality of operating holes thereis an irradiation section in which stimulation generated by power provided from the main body is irradiated, and a guide shaft supporting the above-mentioned operating plate is formed.

9. In Paragraph 8, A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized in that a printed circuit board is installed between the above-mentioned movable plate and the above-mentioned base frame, and the printed circuit board is provided with a light-emitting part that provides light irradiated onto the user's skin through the above-mentioned irradiation part, and a plurality of switches that are contacted as the movable plate moves.

10. In Paragraph 9, A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized in that the stimulation supplied from the above-mentioned light-emitting part includes infrared rays.

11. In claim 7, the first clamp part and the second clamp part are, A link member rotatably installed on the operating plate by the hinge portion; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including a discharge unit provided in the above link member and irradiating stimulation by power supplied from the main body.

12. In Clause 11, the above link member is, A link body having a hinge hole portion rotatably connected to the above hinge portion; and It includes a connecting block coupled to the above link body and having the above discharge part installed thereon, The above connecting block is, A contact support member on which the above discharge part is installed; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including a plug member coupled to the contact support to prevent the discharge part installed on the contact support from being separated from the contact support.

13. In Clause 12, the discharge part is, A panel member made of a metal material and formed with a predetermined thickness to emit a plurality of types of stimulation by power provided from the main body; and A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized by including a curved portion formed by bending the end of the panel member so that the panel member is inserted into and connected to the contact support portion.

14. In Paragraph 13, A skin care device having an intensive care function, characterized in that the stimulation irradiated by the above panel member includes one or more of high frequency, microcurrent, and electroporation.

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