Suction-Type Composite Handpiece for RF EMS Beauty Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing RF and EMS beauty devices face limitations in efficiency due to terminal size and distance constraints, risk of burns from heat accumulation, and the need for separate massage during fat removal procedures.

Innovation Solution

A suction-type composite handpiece with integrated RF and EMS terminals, a temperature sensor, and a cooling part that can be fixed to the skin using suction, allowing for controlled RF and EMS output and preventing burns by maintaining optimal skin temperature, while maximizing treatment efficiency through a beat effect between multiple handpieces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If RF energy is applied to the skin to generate heat for fat removal and collagen formation, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but the risk of burns increases due to heat accumulation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidburn risk
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A cooling part is introduced as an intermediary element between the RF terminals and the skin. This cooling part actively removes heat from the treatment area, mediating between the heat-generating RF energy and the skin to prevent burns while maintaining treatment effectiveness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The cooling part operates in advance to prevent heat accumulation before it reaches dangerous levels. By continuously cooling the skin surface during RF treatment, it provides protective cushioning against potential burns

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Reliability

If separate massage procedures are performed after RF treatment for fat removal, then treatment completeness is improved, but treatment time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment completenessVSAvoidtotal treatment time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The suction part with its pressure cycle operation merges the massage function into the RF treatment device. The suction and release cycles create mechanical massaging action that combines with the RF energy delivery, eliminating the need for separate manual massage procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The handpiece becomes a multi-functional device that simultaneously performs RF treatment and mechanical massage through the suction part. This universal design consolidates multiple treatment functions into a single device, reducing overall treatment time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If multiple handpieces are used to maximize treatment efficiency, then productivity is improved, but coordination complexity and potential interference between treatments increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment efficiencyVSAvoidcoordination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Temperature sensors provide real-time feedback on skin temperature during treatment. This feedback mechanism allows the system to monitor and adjust treatment parameters when multiple handpieces are used, preventing interference and ensuring safe operation across multiple treatment zones

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically coordinates multiple handpieces by adjusting their operation based on real-time conditions. The main body controls the timing and parameters of each handpiece to create a synergistic beat effect while avoiding interference, optimizing productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The solution enhances the efficiency of RF and EMS procedures by preventing burns and eliminating the need for separate massage, allowing for deeper energy penetration and improved collagen formation with reduced operator intervention.

Implementation Method 1

The suction part may have a suction housing for sucking the skin to inside and massaging the skin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Implementation Method 2

One of the fat removal procedures is a method of removing the fat layer by applying RF energy to the skin. As the RF energy penetrates deep into the skin and generates heat energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadio frequency heating: Dielectric Heating

Implementation Method 3

EMS treatment can send micro-currents to the skin to cause muscle contraction and relaxation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical stimulation: Electrical Impedance Tomography

Implementation Method 4

The cooling part may be located inside the suction housing and lower the temperature of the skin sucked into the suction housing

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal cooling: Cooling

Data Source

PatentUS20240181252A1Suction-type composite handpiece and beauty device including same
Publication Date: 2024.06.06 LEE DONG - SHIN
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AI summary

A beauty device includes a suction-type composite handpiece that can be fixed to the skin and can automatically massage the skin. The beauty device may include a main body and a plurality of suction-type composite handpieces. Each handpiece may include a suction part, a contact part, radio frequency (RF) terminals, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) terminals, a temperature sensor, and a cooling part. The suction part may suck the skin to inside and massage the skin based on a suction pressure pattern. The contact part may protrude from a lower outer peripheral surface of the suction housing. The RF terminals may output RF energy. The EMS terminals may output EMS and cross between the RF terminals. The temperature sensor may detect a temperature of the skin sucked into the suction housing. The cooling part may be located inside the suction housing and lower the temperature of the sucked skin.