Ultrasound generation apparatus for detecting treatment area

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ultrasound generation apparatus for detecting a treatment area, comprising: a housing for ultrasound generation; an ultrasound generation unit that is positioned inside the housing for ultrasound generation and irradiates ultrasonic waves toward one surface of the housing for ultrasound generation; an ultrasound movement unit that moves the ultrasound generation unit; and a line detection unit that is provided in the housing unit for ultrasound generation and detects a procedure line marking portion that is marked on skin to indicate a treatment area. By detecting a treatment area marked on skin during a procedure, ultrasound may be irradiated within the marked treatment area, thereby improving treatment accuracy, preventing repeated procedures at the same treatment position to thereby prevent wounds such as burns from occurring on a patient's skin due to repeated procedures at the same treatment position, and greatly improving treatment safety.

Description

Ultrasonic generator that detects the treatment area

[0001] The present invention relates to an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, and more specifically, to an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range that enables accurate procedure execution within a preset procedure range.

[0002] Generally, just as heat is generated at the focal point when sunlight is focused at one point with a convex lens, high heat of about 65 to 100°C is generated at the focal point when high-intensity ultrasonic energy is focused at one point.

[0003] A high-intensity focused ultrasound surgical device is a device that uses heat generated by such ultrasound focusing to burn and remove specific subcutaneous tissues, such as tumors within the skin (coagulative necrosis), while a miniaturized device known as HIFU is a high-intensity focused ultrasound device that utilizes heat generated by ultrasound focusing to induce degeneration and regeneration of skin tissue, thereby producing cosmetic or cosmetic effects such as wrinkle reduction.

[0004] This high-intensity focused ultrasound device comprises a main body that supplies power for ultrasound generation and generates control signals based on the operator's operation, and a handpiece that is connected to the main body via a connecting cable, is held by the operator's hand for use, and comes into contact with the skin to generate ultrasound.

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

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

[0007] A liquid medium is filled inside the ultrasonic cartridge, an ultrasonic generating part is located within the liquid medium, and a window for transmitting ultrasonic waves is provided at the bottom.

[0008] The ultrasound generating handpiece using high-intensity focused ultrasound performs the procedure by generating high-intensity focused ultrasound while moving the ultrasound generating part with a moving device within the ultrasound generating cartridge.

[0009] The ultrasound generator marks the treatment area to deliver ultrasound to the patient's skin during the ultrasound procedure, and within the marked treatment area, the operator holds and moves the ultrasound generating handpiece to change the treatment position while delivering ultrasound to the patient's skin.

[0010] In conventional ultrasound generating cartridges, ultrasound is irradiated into the skin as the ultrasound generating part moves within the cartridge by means of a moving device while the operator holds and moves the ultrasound generating handpiece within the marked treatment area.

[0011] Consequently, in conventional ultrasonic generators, when the window in contact with the skin is outside the marked area—that is, the preset treatment range—it frequently occurs that the ultrasonic generator moves within the ultrasonic cartridge by means of a moving device and irradiates ultrasound at a location outside the treatment range.

[0012] When ultrasound is applied to a location outside the treatment area, the effectiveness of the procedure is reduced, and there is a problem that accidents such as skin tissue damage or burns may occur due to ultrasound being applied to overlapping locations.

[0013] The objective of the present invention is to provide an ultrasound generator that detects a treatment area marked on the skin during a procedure and detects a treatment area within which ultrasound can be irradiated.

[0014] To achieve the above-described objective of the present invention, one embodiment of an ultrasonic generating device for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention comprises: an ultrasonic generating housing; an ultrasonic generating unit located within the ultrasonic generating housing and irradiating ultrasonic waves toward one surface of the ultrasonic generating housing; an ultrasonic moving unit that moves the ultrasonic generating unit; and a line detecting unit that detects a treatment line marking unit provided in the ultrasonic generating housing and marked on the skin to indicate a treatment range.

[0015] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention further includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit and the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit, wherein the control unit may stop the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit or the ultrasonic generating unit or move the ultrasonic generating unit in the opposite direction when the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit.

[0016] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention further includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit and the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit, wherein when a procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit, the control unit controls the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit to move the ultrasonic generating unit only to the point where the procedure line marking unit is detected, and may stop the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit or the ultrasonic generating unit or move the ultrasonic generating unit in the opposite direction.

[0017] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention may further include a line detection notification unit that notifies that the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit.

[0018] In the present invention, the ultrasonic generating unit moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the ultrasonic moving unit, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the line sensing unit may include a first line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the first movement limit point and a second line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the second movement limit point.

[0019] In the present invention, the ultrasonic generator moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the ultrasonic moving unit, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the line detection unit may include a first movement line sensor unit mounted on the end side of the first direction to detect the procedure line marking unit, and a second movement line sensor unit mounted on the end side of the second direction to detect the procedure line marking unit, provided in the ultrasonic generator.

[0020] In the present invention, the ultrasonic generator moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the ultrasonic moving unit, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction; the line detection unit is movably mounted on the ultrasonic generating housing and includes a movable line sensor unit located at the first movement limit point or the second movement limit point, and a sensor moving unit that moves the movable line sensor unit in the same movement direction and same movement range as the ultrasonic generator. When the movement direction of the ultrasonic generator changes from the first direction to the second direction, the sensor moving unit moves the movable line sensor unit located at the first movement limit point to a position corresponding to the second movement limit point at a movement speed faster than the movement speed of the ultrasonic generator, and when the movement direction of the ultrasonic generator changes from the second direction to the first direction, the sensor moving unit moves the movable line sensor unit located at the second movement limit point to a position corresponding to the first movement limit point at a movement speed faster than the movement speed of the ultrasonic generator.

[0021] In the present invention, the ultrasonic generator moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the ultrasonic moving unit, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the line detection unit may include a first line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the first movement limit point, a second line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the second movement limit point, a first movement line sensor unit provided in the ultrasonic generator and mounted on the end side of the first direction to detect the procedure line marking unit, and a second movement line sensor unit provided in the ultrasonic generator and mounted on the end side of the second direction to detect the procedure line marking unit.

[0022] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention may further include a movement direction detection unit for detecting the movement direction of an ultrasonic housing part.

[0023] An embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention further includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit and the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit. When the first line sensor unit detects and passes the procedure line marking unit during the procedure, and the first moving line sensor unit does not detect the procedure line marking unit, the control unit sets the section between the first line sensor unit and the procedure line marking unit as a section for stopping the movement or operation of the ultrasonic generating unit. When the second line sensor unit detects and passes the procedure line marking unit during the procedure, and the second moving line sensor unit does not detect the procedure line marking unit, the control unit sets the section between the second line sensor unit and the procedure line marking unit as a section for stopping the movement or operation of the ultrasonic generating unit.

[0024] In the present invention, the control unit can predict the case where the ultrasonic generator passes the procedure line marking unit due to the movement of the ultrasonic generator through the movement direction of the ultrasonic generating housing unit detected by the movement direction detection unit, and can do so through the line detection notification unit.

[0025] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention may further include a speed sensing unit for detecting the movement speed of the ultrasonic generating housing part.

[0026] The present invention has the effect of improving the accuracy of a procedure by detecting a marked treatment area on the skin during the procedure and irradiating ultrasound within that marked treatment area, and significantly enhancing the safety of the procedure by preventing duplicate procedures at the same treatment location, thereby preventing injuries such as burns to the patient's skin caused by duplicate procedures at the same location.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of an ultrasound generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention.

[0028] FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are cross-sectional views illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of an ultrasound generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention.

[0031] FIGS. 6 and 7 are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of use in which the movement of an ultrasonic generating part is restricted in an embodiment of an ultrasonic generating device for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention.

[0032] * Explanation of the symbols *

[0033] 100: Ultrasonic generating housing part 110: Cartridge housing part

[0034] 110a: Window section 120: Handpiece housing section

[0035] 120a: Cartridge locking part 140: Actuator connection part

[0036] 141 : Slider 142 : Movement guide pin absence

[0037] 143: Bellows member 144: Power transmission part

[0038] 200: Ultrasonic generator 201: LED board

[0039] 202 : Operation button 203 : Handpiece main board

[0040] 300 : Ultrasonic moving part 310 : Moving rod member

[0041] 400: Line detection unit 410: First line sensor unit

[0042] 420: 2nd line sensor unit 430: 1st moving line sensor unit

[0043] 440: Second movable line sensor unit 450: Movable line sensor unit

[0044] 460 : Sensor moving part 500 : Control main body

[0045] 500a : Control cable body 510 : Control unit

[0046] 520: Main display unit 600: Line detection notification unit

[0047] 700: Movement direction detection unit 800: Speed ​​detection unit

[0048] 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 ensure that the concept of the present invention is sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0049] In this specification, when a component is described as being on another component, it means that it may be formed directly on the other component or that a third component may be interposed between them. Additionally, in the drawings, the thicknesses of shapes and regions are exaggerated for the effective description of the technical content.

[0050] Additionally, although terms such as first, second, third, etc., have been used to describe various components in the various embodiments of this specification, these components should not be limited by such terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, what is referred to as the first component in one embodiment may be referred to as the second component in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiment. Furthermore, in this specification, "and / or" is used to mean including at least one of the components listed before and after it.

[0051] In the specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should not be understood as excluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, components, or combinations thereof. Additionally, in this specification, "connection" is used to include both indirectly connecting multiple components and directly connecting them.

[0052] Furthermore, in describing the present invention below, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0053] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are cross-sectional views illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention.

[0054] An embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention is described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0055] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generating device for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention includes an ultrasonic generating housing part (100), wherein one surface of the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) is in contact with the skin of a patient to be treated and irradiates ultrasonic waves onto the contacted skin of the patient.

[0056] And, the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) has an ultrasonic generating part (200) movably positioned therein to irradiate ultrasonic waves onto one surface that contacts the skin.

[0057] One example is that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) is movably positioned within the ultrasonic generating housing (100) and includes a known ultrasonic transducer that generates ultrasonic waves.

[0058] More specifically, the ultrasound generating unit (200) is exemplified by including an ultrasound transducer that generates High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) which induces degeneration and regeneration of skin tissue by applying heat to the skin muscle layer, thereby improving skin wrinkles and increasing skin elasticity.

[0059] In addition, the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) is equipped with an ultrasonic moving part (300) that moves the ultrasonic generating part (200) back and forth in a straight line.

[0060] The ultrasonic generating housing part (100) includes a cartridge housing part (110) in which a liquid medium is filled inside and an ultrasonic generating part (200) is movably positioned, and a handpiece housing part (120) to which the cartridge housing part (110) is detachably coupled.

[0061] The interior of the cartridge housing (110) is filled with a liquid medium for transmitting ultrasound generated from the ultrasound generating unit (200), and a window portion (110a) is provided on one surface that contacts the skin, through which ultrasound generated from the ultrasound generating unit (200) passes and which adheres to the patient's skin.

[0062] It should be noted that the window portion (110a) is manufactured from a transparent or translucent film material and is a known structure manufactured from a film material through which ultrasound can pass, so further detailed description is omitted.

[0063] One example is that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) is movably positioned within the cartridge housing (110) and includes a known ultrasonic transducer that generates ultrasonic waves.

[0064] More specifically, the ultrasound generating unit (200) is exemplified by including an ultrasound transducer that generates High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) which induces degeneration and regeneration of skin tissue by applying heat to the skin muscle layer, thereby improving skin wrinkles and increasing skin elasticity.

[0065] The ultrasonic generating unit (200) is exemplified by moving in a straight line back and forth within the cartridge housing (110), and the window unit (110a) is formed with a length longer than the movement range of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) so that the ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic generating unit (200) moving in a straight line back and forth can be stably transmitted.

[0066] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention includes a control body (500) connected to an ultrasonic generating housing (100) and a control cable body (500a) to control the operation of an ultrasonic generating handpiece (200).

[0067] The handpiece housing (120) electrically connects the control body (500) and the ultrasonic generator (200) via a control cable (500a), thereby enabling the operation of the ultrasonic generator (200) to be controlled through the control body (500).

[0068] As an example, the cartridge housing portion (110) is joined by sliding it to the tip of the handpiece housing portion (120), and the joining is completed by locking it with the cartridge locking portion (120a) at the final joining position.

[0069] The ultrasonic generating unit (200) has a preset usage period or usage duration, and the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) is detachably coupled to the handpiece housing unit (120) as a consumable that becomes unusable for skin treatment and is replaced when the ultrasonic generating unit (200) located inside is used for the preset treatment time or number of treatments.

[0070] The control body (500) resets the usage count or usage period of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) when the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) is replaced, and counts the usage count or usage period of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) during the procedure, and notifies the operator when the ultrasonic generating unit (200) is used for a preset procedure time or number of procedures, thereby allowing the cartridge housing unit (110) to be replaced.

[0071] That is, when the number of uses or the lifespan of the ultrasonic generator (200) is reached, i.e., when its lifespan ends, a new, unused ultrasonic generator (200) is replaced with the cartridge housing (110) located inside and coupled to the handpiece housing (120).

[0072] Additionally, the cartridge housing (110) is provided in various types depending on the focal position of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) provided inside.

[0073] In different types of cartridge housings (110), an ultrasonic generator (200) with a different focal depth reaching into the skin is located.

[0074] The operator can select a cartridge housing (110) equipped with an ultrasound generator (200) having a focal depth suitable for the purpose of the procedure and combine it with a handpiece housing (120) to use it for the procedure.

[0075] That is, if a cartridge housing part (110) that irradiates ultrasound at a focal depth not suitable for the purpose of the procedure is coupled to a handpiece housing part (120), the operator can perform the procedure by replacing it with a cartridge housing part (110) that irradiates ultrasound at a focal depth suitable for the purpose of the procedure.

[0076] Meanwhile, it should be noted that the cartridge locking part (120a) is a button-type locking part located on both sides of the handpiece housing part (120), and a wedge part is positioned to support the cartridge housing part (110) by hooking it onto the elastically supported button part, and a known configuration is used in which the lock is released when the button part is pressed, and further detailed explanation is omitted.

[0077] The cartridge housing portion (110) can be detachably coupled to the handpiece housing portion (120) using the coupling structure of the cartridge applied to the known ultrasonic generating handpiece (200) used for skin procedures.

[0078] The control body (500) includes a control unit (510) that controls the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit (300) and the ultrasonic generating unit (200), and a main display unit (520) that includes an input unit capable of inputting treatment conditions.

[0079] The main display unit (520) displays the input unit on a screen using a touchscreen panel, allowing the operator to directly touch the screen to input treatment conditions, such as the operating time of the ultrasound generator (200), the output of the ultrasound generator (200), and the movement speed of the ultrasound generator (200).

[0080] It should be noted that the control unit (510) can control the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit (300) and the ultrasonic generating unit (200) in accordance with the procedure conditions input through the input unit, and further detailed explanation is omitted.

[0081] Meanwhile, the handpiece housing (120) is connected to the ultrasonic generator (200) and has an ultrasonic moving unit (300) located inside to move the ultrasonic generator (200), and is connected to a control body (500) that controls the operation of the ultrasonic generator (200) and the ultrasonic moving unit (300).

[0082] The ultrasonic moving unit (300) is exemplified by moving the ultrasonic generating unit (200) back and forth in a straight line, and the ultrasonic generating unit (200) is exemplified by being connected to the ultrasonic moving unit (300) and moving back and forth in a straight line.

[0083] Inside the handpiece housing (120), there may be an LED board (201) for displaying the operating status, an operation button (202), and a handpiece main board (203) for operating the ultrasonic moving unit (300) according to the control of the control body (500), supplying power to the ultrasonic generating unit (200) according to the on / off of the operation button (202), receiving a signal detected from the ultrasonic generating unit (200) and transmitting it to the control body (500), and displaying the operating status by illuminating the LED of the LED board (201).

[0084] The ultrasonic moving part (300) is exemplified as a ball screw type actuator that moves the moving rod member (310) in the first direction and the second direction.

[0085] Inside the cartridge housing (110), an actuator connection part (140) is located to connect the ultrasonic moving part (300) and the ultrasonic generating part (200), so that the ultrasonic generating part (200) can be moved by the operation of the ultrasonic moving part (300).

[0086] The actuator connection part (140) is located on the upper side of the ultrasonic generating part (200) and includes a slider (141) that moves linearly by the operation of the ultrasonic moving part (300) and is connected to the ultrasonic moving part (300), a movement guide pin member (142) that is positioned through the slider (141) and guides the slider (141) to move in the longitudinal direction, bellows members (143) that are respectively located on both sides of the slider (141) and are folded and unfolded by the movement of the slider (141) to form a sealed space inside, and a power transmission part (144) that transmits the driving force of the ultrasonic moving part (300) to the slider (141).

[0087] The bellows member (143) forms a sealed space inside, and the ultrasonic moving part (300) can be inserted into the interior through the sealed space and connected to the slider (141).

[0088] The bellows member (143) blocks the liquid medium filled in the cartridge housing (110) from the internal space, allowing the slider (141) to move smoothly along the movement guide pin member (142).

[0089] When the slider (141) is moved, one of the two bellows members (143) is unfolded and the other bellows member (143) is folded, allowing the slider (141) to move back and forth in a straight line along the movement guide pin member (142).

[0090] The power transmission unit (144) is exemplified as being a magnet or magnetic material that can be attached to the ultrasonic moving unit (300) by magnetic force.

[0091] That is, the slider (141) is magnetically connected to the ultrasonic moving part (300) through the actuator connection part (140), and when the slider (141) moves linearly along the moving guide pin member (142) by the operation of the ultrasonic moving part (300), the ultrasonic generating part (200) moves linearly back and forth together and irradiates ultrasonic waves onto the skin.

[0092] The ultrasonic moving part (300) includes a moving rod member (310) that is inserted into the interior of the bellows member (143) and magnetically attached to the power transmission part (144).

[0093] The power transmission unit (144) has a rod insertion part into which a movable rod member (310) can be inserted, and the movable rod member (310) is inserted into the rod insertion part and attached to the power transmission unit (144) by magnetic force, thereby moving the slider (141) forward and backward.

[0094] Although the ultrasonic moving part (300) is not shown, it is given as an example of having a structure in which a screw is rotated by the rotation of a rotary motor and a moving rod member (310) is connected to a moving block that moves linearly by being screw-coupled to the screw.

[0095] It should be noted that the ultrasonic moving part (300) can be implemented by various modifications using a known linear actuator.

[0096] As an example, the handpiece housing (120) is connected to the control body (500) and the control cable (500a) to control the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) and the ultrasonic moving unit (300).

[0097] A plurality of connection terminals are provided in each of the handpiece housing part (120) and the cartridge housing part (110) to electrically connect the ultrasonic generator (200) within the cartridge housing part (110) to the control body (500). When the cartridge housing part (110) is coupled to the handpiece housing part (120), the ultrasonic generator (200) is electrically connected to the control body (500) through the connection terminals, and operation can be controlled through the control body (500).

[0098]

[0099] Meanwhile, one embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention further includes a line detection unit (400) that detects a treatment line marking unit, which is provided in an ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) and marks on the skin to indicate a treatment range.

[0100] It should be noted that the line detection unit (400) can be implemented in various modified ways using known sensors capable of detecting marked lines, such as a color sensor that detects color or a light sensor that irradiates light onto the skin and detects the amount of reflected light, and further detailed explanation is omitted.

[0101] The line detection unit (400) is electrically connected to the control unit (510) and transmits a detection signal that detects the procedure line marking unit to the control unit (510).

[0102] The control unit (510) can stop the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit (300) or the ultrasonic generating unit (200) when the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit (400).

[0103] Additionally, when the line detection unit (400) detects the procedure line marking unit, the control unit (510) can control the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit (300) to move the ultrasonic generating unit (200) only to the point where the procedure line marking unit is detected, and stop the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit (200).

[0104] Additionally, when the procedure line marking part is detected by the line detection part (400), the operation of the ultrasonic moving part (300) can be controlled to reverse the direction of movement and move the ultrasonic generating part (200).

[0105] One embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range according to the present invention further includes a line detection notification unit (600) that notifies that a procedure line marking unit is detected in a line detection unit (400).

[0106] The line detection notification unit (600) is operated by the control unit (510) and, as an example, outputs a notification screen through the main display unit to notify the practitioner.

[0107] Additionally, the line detection notification unit (600) may include a notification lamp unit that emits light or a speaker unit that outputs a notification sound.

[0108] The notification lamp and speaker are provided in the ultrasonic generating housing (100) or the control body (500), and it is preferable that the notification lamp be provided in the ultrasonic generating housing (100) so that the operator can easily check it during the procedure.

[0109] During the procedure, the operator marks the treatment area on the operator's skin and performs the procedure while moving the ultrasound generating housing (100) within the marked treatment area.

[0110] That is, the operator holds the handpiece housing (120) and, while keeping the window portion (110a) of the cartridge housing (110) in close contact with the skin, moves the cartridge housing (110) within the treatment area marked by the treatment line marking portion and irradiates ultrasound within the treatment area.

[0111] And, when the cartridge housing part (110) moves, the ultrasonic generating part (200) moves within a pre-set movement range by the ultrasonic moving part (300), moves to a first movement limit point in the first direction of movement, and moves to a second movement limit point in the second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0112] The line detection unit (400) detects the procedure line marking unit at the first movement limit point and the second movement limit point, respectively, and is provided in the cartridge housing unit (110), and detects the position of the procedure marking unit within the movement range of the ultrasound generating unit (200), that is, at the movement limit position.

[0113] The line detection unit (400) includes a first line sensor unit (410) that detects the procedure line marking unit at a first movement limit point and a second line sensor unit (420) that detects the procedure line marking unit at a second movement limit point, and detects the position of the procedure marking unit within the movement range of the ultrasound generating unit (200), that is, at the movement limit position.

[0114] The control unit (510) stops the movement of the ultrasonic generator (200) or stops the operation of the ultrasonic generator (200) when the ultrasonic generator (200) moves in the first direction and the procedure line marking part is detected by the line detection unit (400) at the first movement limit point, and the ultrasonic generator (200) moves to the first movement limit point.

[0115] The control unit (510) notifies the practitioner through the line detection notification unit (600) when the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit (400) at the first movement limit point while the ultrasound generating unit (200) is moving in the first direction, thereby restricting the movement of the ultrasound generating housing unit (100) during the procedure and allowing the ultrasound generating unit (200) to move only up to the first movement limit point.

[0116] Additionally, the control unit (510) stops the movement of the ultrasonic generator (200) or stops the operation of the ultrasonic generator (200) when the ultrasonic generator (200) moves in the second direction and the procedure line marking part is detected by the line detection unit (400) at the second movement limit point, and the ultrasonic generator (200) moves to the second movement limit point.

[0117] The control unit (510) notifies the practitioner through the line detection notification unit (600) when the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit (400) at the second movement limit point while the ultrasound generating unit (200) is moving in the second direction, thereby restricting the movement of the ultrasound generating housing unit (100) during the procedure and allowing the ultrasound generating unit (200) to move only up to the second movement limit point.

[0118]

[0119] Meanwhile, the line detection unit (400) is provided in the ultrasonic generator (200) and includes a first moving line sensor unit (430) mounted on the end side of the first direction to detect the procedure line marking unit, and a second moving line sensor unit (440) provided in the ultrasonic generator (200) and mounted on the end side of the second direction to detect the procedure line marking unit.

[0120] The first moving line sensor unit (430) can detect the procedure line marking unit when the ultrasound generating unit (200) moves in the first direction.

[0121] In addition, the second moving line sensor unit (440) can detect the procedure line marking unit when the ultrasonic generator (200) moves in the second direction.

[0122] That is, the control unit (510) receives a signal that a procedure line marking part is detected by the first movement line sensor unit (430) when the ultrasound generator (200) moves in the first direction and immediately stops the movement of the ultrasound generator (200), and receives a signal that a procedure line marking part is detected by the second movement line sensor unit (440) when the ultrasound generator (200) moves in the second direction and immediately stops the movement of the ultrasound generator (200), and stops the operation of the ultrasound generator (200), thereby preventing ultrasound from being irradiated at a point where the ultrasound generator (200) is outside the procedure line marking part.

[0123] Alternatively, when the ultrasound generator (200) moves in the first direction or the second direction, the control unit (510) receives a signal that the procedure line marking part is detected from the first movement line sensor unit (430) or the second movement line sensor unit (440), and immediately changes the direction of movement of the ultrasound generator (200) to the opposite direction to prevent ultrasound from being irradiated at a point where the ultrasound generator (200) is out of the procedure line marking part.

[0124]

[0125] Additionally, the line detection unit (400) includes a first line sensor unit (410) that detects a procedure line marking unit by being mounted on the ultrasound generating housing unit (100) at a position corresponding to the first movement limit point of the ultrasound generating unit (200), a second line sensor unit (420) that detects a procedure line marking unit at the second movement limit point, a first movement line sensor unit (430) that is provided in the ultrasound generating unit (200) and is mounted on the end side of the first direction to detect a procedure line marking unit, and a second movement line sensor unit (440) that is provided in the ultrasound generating unit (200) and is mounted on the end side of the second direction to detect a procedure line marking unit.

[0126] The line detection unit (400) includes a first line sensor unit (410) and a second line sensor unit (420) that are fixedly positioned to correspond to the first movement limit point and the second movement limit point of the ultrasonic generator (200), and a first movement line sensor unit (430) and a second movement line sensor unit (440) that are mounted on the ultrasonic generator (200) and move together with the ultrasonic generator (200), thereby more accurately detecting the procedure line marking unit when the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) moves in the first direction and the second direction, respectively, and moving or operating the ultrasonic generator (200) to a position as close as possible to the procedure line marking unit.

[0127] In addition, one embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention further includes a movement direction detection unit (700) for detecting the movement direction of an ultrasonic housing part.

[0128] The movement direction detection unit (700) is provided on one side of the cartridge housing unit (110) that comes into contact with the skin, that is, on the bottom surface of the cartridge housing unit (110), and is provided as an example of a light sensor that detects the direction in which the cartridge housing unit (110) moves. In addition, it can be implemented in various modified forms using known sensors capable of detecting the direction of movement, such as a gyroscope sensor, so further detailed description is omitted.

[0129] In addition, one embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention further includes a speed detection unit (800) for detecting the movement speed of an ultrasonic generating housing unit (100).

[0130] The speed detection unit (800) can be implemented with various modifications using known speed sensors, so a more detailed description is omitted.

[0131] The speed detection unit (800) can detect the movement speed of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) as it moves while in contact with the skin during the procedure.

[0132] The operator holds the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) and performs the procedure while moving it with the window part (110a) in close contact with the skin, and can detect the movement speed of the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) by the speed detection part (800).

[0133]

[0134] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of an ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the line detection unit (400) may further include a movable line sensor unit (450) movably mounted on an ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) and a sensor moving unit (460) that moves the movable line sensor unit (450) in the same direction of movement and the same range of movement as the ultrasonic generator (200).

[0135] It should be noted that the sensor moving part (460) is exemplified as a ball screw type linear actuator, and can be implemented in various modified forms using known linear moving devices, such as a rack and pinion structure that converts the rotational force of a motor into linear movement by including a rack gear and a pinion gear that is rotated by a motor and meshes with the rack gear, and a driving structure that moves along a rail and rotates by a motor. Therefore, further detailed description is omitted.

[0136] The movable line sensor unit (450) is positioned to correspond to the first movement limit point when the ultrasonic generator (200) moves in the first direction, and is positioned to correspond to the second movement limit point when the ultrasonic generator (200) moves in the second direction.

[0137] When the movement direction of the ultrasonic generator (200) changes from the first direction to the second direction, the sensor movement unit (460) moves the movable line sensor unit (450) located at the first movement limit point to a position corresponding to the second movement limit point at a movement speed faster than the movement speed of the ultrasonic generator (200), and when the movement direction of the ultrasonic generator (200) changes from the second direction to the first direction, the movable line sensor unit (450) located at the second movement limit point moves to a position corresponding to the first movement limit point at a movement speed faster than the movement speed of the ultrasonic generator (200).

[0138] The movable line sensor unit (450) can be implemented in the same manner as the embodiment of the first line sensor unit (410) at a position corresponding to the first movement limit point, and can be implemented in the same manner as the embodiment of the second line sensor unit (420) at a position corresponding to the second movement limit point. It should be noted that further detailed descriptions of the embodiments of the first line sensor unit (410) and the second line sensor unit (420) are omitted as they have been described above.

[0139]

[0140] Meanwhile, FIGS. 6 and 7 are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of use in which the movement of an ultrasonic generating unit (200) is restricted in an embodiment of an ultrasonic generating device for detecting a treatment range according to the present invention.

[0141] More specifically, FIG. 6 illustrates an example of use in which the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) moves in the same direction as the ultrasonic generating part (200) as the ultrasonic generating part (200), and FIG. 7 illustrates an example of use in which the ultrasonic generating housing part (100) moves in the same direction as the ultrasonic generating part (200) as the ultrasonic generating part (200).

[0142] Referring to FIG. 6, when the ultrasound generating housing part (100) moves in a first direction during the procedure and the ultrasound generating part (200) moves in the first direction, if the first line sensor part (410) detects the procedure line marking part (M) and passes by, but the first moving line sensor part (430) does not detect the procedure line marking part (M), the control part (510) sets the section between the first line sensor part and the procedure line marking part (M) as a section for stopping movement or stopping operation of the ultrasound generating part (200), and notifies the operator of this.

[0143] More specifically, the control unit (510) predicts the case where the ultrasound generator (200) passes the procedure line marking unit (M) due to the movement of the ultrasound generator (200) through the movement direction detected by the movement direction detection unit (700), and notifies the practitioner through the line detection notification unit (600).

[0144] And, the control unit (510) moves the operating ultrasound generator (200) until the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected by the first moving line sensor unit (430), and when the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected, it stops the movement of the ultrasound generator (200) or stops the operation of the ultrasound generator (200) and notifies the operator.

[0145] Additionally, the control unit (510) can move the operating ultrasound generator (200) in the opposite direction until the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected at the first moving line sensor unit (430), and notify the operator.

[0146] Additionally, the control unit (510) reduces the movement speed of the ultrasound generating unit (200) while the ultrasound generating housing unit (100) moves in a first direction during the procedure and the ultrasound generating unit (200) moves in the first direction and the first line sensor unit (410) detects and passes the procedure line marking unit (M). When the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected by the first moving line sensor unit (430), the ultrasound generating unit (200) is immediately stopped or moved in the opposite direction, thereby allowing the ultrasound generating unit (200) to be stopped or its direction of movement changed while positioned to be as close as possible to the procedure line marking unit (M).

[0147] Additionally, the control unit (510) detects the direction of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) using the movement direction detection unit (700) and detects the speed of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) using the speed detection unit (800). When the first line sensor unit (410) detects and passes the procedure line marking unit (M), the control unit calculates the distance between the ultrasonic generating unit (200) and the procedure line marking unit (M) in real time by considering the speed of movement of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) and the speed of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit. The movement or operation of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) is restricted only by the calculated distance, so that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) can stop or change its direction of movement while positioned to be as close as possible to the procedure line marking unit (M).

[0148] Additionally, the control unit (510) can detect the direction of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) using the movement direction detection unit (700) while the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) moves in a first direction and the ultrasonic generating unit (200) moves in a first direction and the first line sensor unit (410) detects and passes the procedure line marking unit (M), predict that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) may pass the procedure line marking unit (M) in the corresponding direction of movement, and notify the practitioner through the line detection notification unit (600).

[0149]

[0150] Referring to FIG. 7, when the ultrasound generating housing (100) moves in a second direction during the procedure, and the ultrasound generating unit (200) moves in the second direction, the second line sensor unit (420) detects the procedure line marking unit (M) and passes by, but the second moving line sensor unit (440) does not detect the procedure line marking unit (M), the control unit (510) sets the section between the second line sensor unit and the procedure line marking unit (M) as a section for stopping movement or stopping operation of the ultrasound generating unit (200), and notifies the operator of this.

[0151] More specifically, the control unit (510) predicts the case where the ultrasound generator (200) passes the procedure line marking unit (M) due to the movement of the ultrasound generator (200) through the movement direction detected by the movement direction detection unit (700), and notifies the practitioner through the line detection notification unit (600).

[0152] And, the control unit (510) moves the operating ultrasound generator (200) until the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected by the second moving line sensor unit (440), and when the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected, it stops the movement of the ultrasound generator (200) or stops the operation of the ultrasound generator (200) and notifies the operator.

[0153] Additionally, the control unit (510) can move the operating ultrasound generator (200) in the opposite direction until the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected by the second moving line sensor unit (440), and notify the operator.

[0154] Additionally, the control unit (510) reduces the movement speed of the ultrasound generating unit (200) while the ultrasound generating housing unit (100) moves in a second direction during the procedure and the ultrasound generating unit (200) moves in a second direction and the second line sensor unit (420) detects and passes the procedure line marking unit (M). When the procedure line marking unit (M) is detected by the second movement line sensor unit (440), the ultrasound generating unit (200) is immediately stopped or moved in the opposite direction, thereby allowing the ultrasound generating unit (200) to be stopped or its direction of movement changed while positioned in a state that is as close as possible to the procedure line marking unit (M).

[0155] Additionally, the control unit (510) detects the direction of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) using the movement direction detection unit (700) and detects the speed of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) using the speed detection unit (800). When the second line sensor unit (420) detects and passes the procedure line marking unit (M), the control unit calculates the distance between the ultrasonic generating unit (200) and the procedure line marking unit (M) in real time by considering the speed of movement of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) and the speed of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit. The movement or operation of the ultrasonic generating unit (200) is restricted only by the calculated distance, so that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) can stop or change its direction of movement while positioned to be as close as possible to the procedure line marking unit (M).

[0156] Additionally, the control unit (510) can detect the direction of movement of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) using the movement direction detection unit (700) while the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) moves in a first direction and the ultrasonic generating unit (200) moves in a first direction and the first line sensor unit (410) detects and passes the procedure line marking unit (M), predict that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) may pass the procedure line marking unit (M) in the corresponding direction of movement, and notify the practitioner through the line detection notification unit (600).

[0157]

[0158] Meanwhile, the control unit (510) can input a distinguishing operator and a type of procedure, and includes a movement path storage unit that distinguishes and stores the movement path of the ultrasound generating housing unit (100) during the procedure according to the operator and the type of procedure, and a movement path analysis unit that analyzes each movement path stored in the movement path storage unit to analyze the movement path for each type of procedure according to each operator and generates an average movement path.

[0159] The same operator performs the procedure by moving the ultrasound generating housing part (100) in a habitually familiar manner during the same procedure, and the control part (510) detects the procedure line marking part (M) with the line detection part (400) during the procedure, and detects the movement direction and movement speed of the ultrasound generating housing part (100) with the movement direction detection part (700) and the speed detection part (800), and stores the movement path in the movement path storage part.

[0160] The movement path analysis unit analyzes the movement path stored in the movement path storage unit for each procedure performed by the operator and generates an average movement path for the operator's procedure, and the average movement path is newly changed as the movement path is stored for each procedure, and as data accumulates, the movement path of the ultrasound generating unit (200) during the procedure can be identified more accurately.

[0161] And, the control unit (510) predicts the movement direction and movement range of the ultrasonic generating housing unit (100) based on the average movement path analyzed by the movement path analysis unit, and controls the movement direction of the ultrasonic generating unit (200), so that the ultrasonic generating unit (200) moves within the procedure range marked by the procedure line marking unit (M), thereby enabling efficient procedure to be performed within the procedure range as much as possible.

[0162]

[0163] The present invention can detect a treatment area marked on the skin during a procedure and irradiate ultrasound within the marked treatment area, thereby improving the accuracy of the procedure and preventing duplicate treatments at the same treatment location, which prevents injuries such as burns from occurring on the patient's skin due to duplicate treatments at the same location, and can significantly improve the safety of the procedure.

[0164]

[0165] Although the present invention has been described in detail using preferred embodiments, the scope of the invention is not limited to specific embodiments and should be interpreted by the appended claims. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Housing part for ultrasonic generation; An ultrasonic generating unit located within the ultrasonic generating housing and irradiating ultrasonic waves toward one surface of the ultrasonic generating housing; Ultrasonic moving part for moving the above-mentioned ultrasonic generating part; and An ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range, characterized by including a line detection unit that detects a treatment line marking unit, which is provided in the above-mentioned ultrasonic generating housing and marks on the skin to indicate the treatment range.

2. In Claim 1, It further includes a control unit that controls the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit and the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit, and The above control unit is, An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized by stopping the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit or the ultrasonic generating unit, or moving the ultrasonic generating unit in the opposite direction, when the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit.

3. In Claim 1, It further includes a control unit that controls the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit and the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit, and An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized in that when the above-described control unit detects a procedure line marking unit at the line detection unit, the control unit controls the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit to move the ultrasonic generating unit only to the point where the procedure line marking unit is detected, and stops the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit or the ultrasonic generating unit, or moves the ultrasonic generating unit in the opposite direction.

4. In Claim 1, An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized by further including a line detection notification unit that notifies that the procedure line marking unit is detected by the line detection unit.

5. In Claim 1, The above-mentioned ultrasonic generating unit is, It moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the above-mentioned ultrasonic moving part, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The above line detection unit is, A first line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the first movement limit point; and An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized by including a second line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the second movement limit point.

6. In Claim 1, The above-mentioned ultrasonic generating unit is, It moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the above-mentioned ultrasonic moving part, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The above line detection unit is, A first moving line sensor unit provided in the above-mentioned ultrasonic generator, mounted on the end side of the first direction to detect the procedure line marking unit; and An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized by including a second moving line sensor unit that is provided in the ultrasonic generator and is mounted on the end side of the second direction to detect the procedure line marking unit.

7. In Claim 1, The above-mentioned ultrasonic generating unit is, It moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the above-mentioned ultrasonic moving part, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The above line detection unit is, A movable line sensor part movably mounted on the above-mentioned ultrasonic generating housing part and positioned at the first movement limit point or the second movement limit point; and It includes a sensor moving unit that moves the above-mentioned movable line sensor unit in the same direction of movement and the same range of movement as the ultrasonic generator, and An ultrasound generating device for detecting a procedure range, characterized in that when the movement direction of the ultrasound generating unit changes from the first direction to the second direction, the sensor moving unit moves the movable line sensor unit located at the first movement limit point to a position corresponding to the second movement limit point at a movement speed faster than the movement speed of the ultrasound generating unit, and when the movement direction of the ultrasound generating unit changes from the second direction to the first direction, the movable line sensor unit located at the second movement limit point moves to a position corresponding to the first movement limit point at a movement speed faster than the movement speed of the ultrasound generating unit.

8. In Claim 1, The above-mentioned ultrasonic generating unit is, It moves to a first movement limit point in a first direction moved by the above-mentioned ultrasonic moving part, and moves to a second movement limit point in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The above line detection unit is, A first line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the first movement limit point; A second line sensor unit that detects the procedure line marking unit at the second movement limit point; A first moving line sensor unit provided in the above-mentioned ultrasonic generator, mounted on the end side of the first direction to detect the procedure line marking unit; and An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized by including a second moving line sensor unit that is provided in the ultrasonic generator and is mounted on the end side of the second direction to detect the procedure line marking unit.

9. In Claim 8, An ultrasonic generator for detecting a treatment range, characterized by further including a movement direction detection unit that detects the movement direction of an ultrasonic housing unit.

10. In Claim 9, It further includes a control unit that controls the operation of the ultrasonic moving unit and the operation of the ultrasonic generating unit, When the first line sensor unit detects and passes the procedure line marking unit during the procedure, and the first moving line sensor unit does not detect the procedure line marking unit, the control unit sets the section between the first line sensor unit and the procedure line marking unit as a section for stopping movement or operation of the ultrasound generator. An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized in that when the second line sensor unit detects and passes the procedure line marking unit during a procedure, and the second moving line sensor unit does not detect the procedure line marking unit, the control unit sets the section between the second line sensor unit and the procedure line marking unit as a section for stopping movement or stopping operation of the ultrasonic generator.

11. In Claim 10, An ultrasonic generator for detecting a procedure range, characterized in that the control unit predicts the case where the ultrasonic generator passes the procedure line marking unit due to the movement of the ultrasonic generator through the movement direction of the ultrasonic generating housing unit detected by the movement direction detection unit, and notifies through the line detection notification unit.

12. In Claim 9, An ultrasound generator for detecting a treatment range, characterized by further including a speed detection unit for detecting the movement speed of the above-mentioned ultrasound generating housing unit.

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