Ultrasonic Wave Unit Motion Control for Interval Skin Irradiation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ultrasonic wave generating devices face limitations in shortening irradiation time, maximizing irradiation effects, and preventing burns, especially when focusing high-intensity ultrasound on specific areas, and struggle with irradiating deep skin layers and large areas effectively while maintaining device integrity during movement.
Innovation Solution
A movement controlling apparatus for an ultrasonic wave generating unit, equipped with a transfer unit and control unit, that moves the unit in predetermined patterns and controls ultrasonic wave irradiation intervals and conditions to maximize irradiation effects, prevent burns, and maintain device integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If high-intensity focused ultrasound is applied to specific areas, then ultrasonic wave irradiation effects are maximized, but burns may occur on the skin surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the continuous ultrasonic wave irradiation into discrete point-by-point irradiation along a movement path. The ultrasonic wave generating unit irradiates waves at multiple predetermined points sequentially while moving, rather than continuously focusing on one area, thereby distributing thermal energy and preventing burns while maintaining treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic irradiation by controlling the ultrasonic wave generating unit to emit waves at intervals as it moves along a predetermined path. The control unit manages the timing and positioning to ensure periodic exposure of different skin areas, preventing heat accumulation at any single location while treating the overall region
2Productivity
If ultrasonic waves are focused on a specific area, then irradiation effects are enhanced, but irradiation time cannot be shortened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves continuous treatment coverage by moving the ultrasonic wave generating unit along a predetermined path while irradiating at multiple points. This continuous movement and sequential irradiation eliminates idle time between treatment zones, maintaining productive action throughout the process while reducing total treatment time compared to stationary focused irradiation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from static two-dimensional focused irradiation to dynamic three-dimensional treatment by moving the ultrasonic wave generating unit through space. This adds a temporal and spatial dimension to the treatment, allowing coverage of larger areas and deeper layers simultaneously, thereby reducing overall irradiation time while maintaining effectiveness
3Manufacturing precision
If ultrasonic surface waves are used, then skin surface treatment is effective, but deep skin layers cannot be irradiated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic movement of the ultrasonic wave generating unit along a predetermined path, transitioning from static surface irradiation to dynamic multi-depth treatment. This movement enables the ultrasonic waves to penetrate and treat deep skin layers while maintaining precision at the surface through controlled positioning and interval irradiation
4Area of stationary object
If the ultrasonic wave generating unit moves, then large area coverage is achieved, but the unit may be separated from the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary protective measures by providing a guide structure and positioning mechanism before movement begins. These pre-established constraints ensure the ultrasonic wave generating unit remains properly positioned and connected to the main device throughout its movement along the predetermined path, preventing separation while enabling large-area coverage
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus enhances ultrasonic wave irradiation efficiency by shortening irradiation time, preventing burns, and ensuring uniform coverage of deep skin layers and large areas while maintaining device stability during movement.
Implementation Method 1
there may be provided a device that burns and removes specific subcutaneous tissues such as tumors within skin by using heat generated by HIFU or produces skin beautification or skin shaping effects such as wrinkle improvement by causing skin tissue degeneration and regeneration
Implementation Method 2
conventional ultrasonic wave generating device generates heat by non-invasively focusing energy on selected areas without causing damages to a skin surface
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for controlling movement of an ultrasonic wave generating unit, the apparatus characterized by comprising: a transfer unit for moving the ultrasonic wave generating unit; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the ultrasonic wave generating unit and the transfer unit, wherein the control unit controls the ultrasonic wave generating unit such that, when the ultrasonic wave generating unit moves, ultrasonic waves are irradiated at intervals to the skin on a movement path of the ultrasonic wave generating unit.