RF Output Apparatus Vibration Transmission via Segmented Electrode Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional radio frequency output devices experience reduced efficacy in transmitting vibrations to the skin due to the strength of the user's grip on the handpiece and the adhesion of the tip to the skin, leading to discomfort and prolonged treatment times.
Innovation Solution
A radio frequency output apparatus with wires placed on each side of an electrode plate in contact with the skin to shorten the time to reach a predetermined temperature, and a vibration part on the electrode plate for direct transmission of vibrations, allowing for repeated irradiation cycles with reduced duration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a vibration unit is coupled to the inside of a handpiece housing and vibrations are transmitted through a tip, then vibrations can be transmitted to the skin, but the efficacy of the vibrations decreases depending on the user's grip strength and the adhesion of the tip to the skin
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration transmission function is segmented from the handpiece housing and transferred to the electrode plate itself. The electrode plate includes a vibration part that directly contacts the skin, separating the vibration transmission function from the handpiece structure and making it independent of user grip strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrode plate acts as an intermediary between the handpiece and the skin. It provides a direct contact surface with a vibration part that transfers vibrations to the skin without relying on the user's grip strength or the adhesion of the tip, thereby improving vibration transmission reliability.
2Reliability
If radio frequency energy is administered to achieve deep heat generation, then skin treatment effects are improved, but pain and hotness occur leading to prolonged treatment duration
Solution Approach 1:
The radio frequency energy is delivered in periodic cycles with intermittent cooling. The control unit alternates between RF energy delivery and cooling periods, allowing the skin to cool down between pulses. This periodic action reduces cumulative heat buildup and pain while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes phase transition of cooling gas (from liquid to gas) to absorb heat from the skin. The cooling part introduces cooling gas that evaporates on contact with the skin, absorbing heat through phase change and providing effective cooling without requiring prolonged treatment time.
3Reliability
If the tip is combined with the handpiece for vibration transmission, then vibrations can be transmitted to the skin, but the vibration transmission is affected by the adhesion of the tip to the skin
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration transmission function is segmented from the handpiece housing and transferred to the electrode plate itself. The electrode plate includes a vibration part that directly contacts the skin, separating the vibration transmission function from the handpiece structure and making it independent of user grip strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrode plate acts as an intermediary between the handpiece and the skin. It provides a direct contact surface with a vibration part that transfers vibrations to the skin without relying on the user's grip strength or the adhesion of the tip, thereby improving vibration transmission reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces treatment time, prevents burns, and alleviates pain by enabling efficient transmission of radio frequency energy and vibrations, ensuring effective skin treatment while minimizing discomfort.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration part provided on a side of the electrode part, operating by receiving power generated in the first power part of the main body from the second power part of the handpiece, and transmitting vibrations to the user's skin
Implementation Method 2
When radio frequency energy is provided to the skin surface, molecules constituting skin tissue vibrate and rub against each other whenever the direction of the radio frequency current changes, and deep heat is generated due to rotation, twisting, or collision
Implementation Method 3
a cooling part operating by receiving power from the first power part, and where a gas can is attached so that cooling gas may be delivered to the skin
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AI summary
Proposed is a radio frequency output apparatus capable of vibrating and a control method thereof. The apparatus includes: a main body for overall operation control; a handpiece connected to the main body and operated by receiving power from the main body; and a tip attached to a side of the handpiece and in close contact with user's skin, wherein the main body may include: a first power part; a first control part; a first display part; a storage part; an energy generation part; and a cooling part, and the handpiece may include: a second power part; a second control part; a second display part; an energy delivery part; a gas delivery part; and a casing, and the tip may include: a housing; an electrode part; a data collection part; and a chamber, and the tip may further include: a vibration part.