JP4416028B2 - Ultrasonic beauty equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic beauty instrument that transmits ultrasonic vibration applied from an ultrasonic transducer to a skin surface via a probe head.

  As an example of a conventional ultrasonic beauty instrument, a metal probe head and two head portions each having an ultrasonic transducer for applying ultrasonic vibration to the probe head are known (for example, the following patents) Reference 1).

  One of the two head parts is for obtaining a skin-beautifying effect on the face part, and the other is for obtaining a slimming effect on the body. On the other hand, it is selectively operated to give different ultrasonic frequencies by switching operation of the switch.

JP 2001-252323 A

  However, although the above-mentioned conventional ultrasonic beauty instruments are designed to obtain a skin beautifying effect on the face and a slimming effect on the body with two head parts, it is possible to obtain a skin beautifying effect on the details of the face. Not considered.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to obtain a skin beautifying effect on the details of the face portion in addition to a skin beautifying effect on the main portion of the face portion by using a plurality of head portions.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ultrasonic beauty instrument for transmitting ultrasonic vibration applied from an ultrasonic transducer to the skin surface via the probe head, the probe head made of a conductive material provided to the main body. A plurality of head portions are provided, and the sizes of the contact surfaces of the probe heads that are in contact with the skin surface of the plurality of head portions are different from each other. On the other hand, the same ultrasonic frequency is supplied from the same control circuit , and the plurality of head portions are attached to the back surfaces of the probe heads to which the respective ultrasonic transducers correspond, and the ultrasonic vibrations. A base that is located on the opposite side of the probe head from the probe, and a probe that sandwiches and fixes the outer periphery of the probe head between the base and the base that is located on the outer peripheral side of the base And a plurality of head portions, each of the other ends of the pair of lead wires, one end of which is connected to the control circuit, is connected to one end of a pair of connection fittings attached to the base, With the probe cover and the base holding and fixing the outer periphery of the probe head, the other end of each connection fitting is pressed against the back surface of the ultrasonic transducer and the back surface of the probe head, respectively, and connected. It is characterized by.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 1, wherein two head parts are provided for the main body part, and the two head parts and the main body part are Y in front view. It is formed to have a letter shape.

  The invention of claim 3 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 2, wherein one of the two head portions is movable in a direction perpendicular to a base portion to which the head portion is attached, and It is swingable with respect to a central axis in a perpendicular direction.

  The invention of claim 4 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 3, wherein one of the two head parts is supported so as to be movable in the perpendicular direction to the base part via elastic means. And a base end portion is movably inserted into the through hole at the center of the base portion and attached to the base portion via an elastic body.

  A fifth aspect of the invention is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the plurality of head portions are provided with a waterproof structure.

  Invention of Claim 6 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument of Claim 5, Comprising: One of these two head parts is the front end side of the probe cover which fixes the said probe head and the outer periphery of this probe head, A sealing member is provided between the two to form a waterproof structure.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 6, wherein a head base is provided on the proximal end side of the probe cover, and a seal member is provided between the head base and the probe cover. It is characterized by a waterproof structure.

  The invention of claim 8 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein one of the two head parts is perpendicular to a base part to which the head part is attached. It is movable in the direction and swingable with respect to the central axis in the perpendicular direction, and a waterproof structure is provided by providing a seal member between the base portion and the main body portion side to which the base portion is attached. Features.

  The invention of claim 9 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the other of the two head portions fixes the probe head and the outer peripheral edge of the probe head. A seal member is provided between the distal end side of the probe cover and between the proximal end side of the probe cover and the main body portion side to which the proximal end side is attached to form a waterproof structure.

  The invention of claim 10 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an end cover is provided at an end portion of the main body portion opposite to the head portion, and this end portion is provided. A seal member is provided between the part cover and the housing of the main body part to provide a waterproof structure, and a switch member provided on the main body part is provided with a seal member to provide a waterproof structure.

  The invention of claim 11 is the ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the same control circuit is configured to operate the plurality of heads by operating a switch unit provided in the main body. It is characterized by selectively operating the unit.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the head portion having the larger contact surface of the probe head to be brought into contact with the skin surface is used as the main portion such as the cheek of the face portion, while the head portion having the smaller contact surface of the probe head. In addition to the skin beautifying effect on the main part of the face, the skin beautifying effect on the details of the face can be obtained. At this time, the entire apparatus can be reduced in size by supplying the same ultrasonic frequency from the same control circuit.

  According to the invention of claim 2, when the user naturally grips the main body part, the contact surface of the probe head provided at the tip of the head part can be easily brought into contact with the skin surface, and the shape is T-shaped. Usability is improved in comparison.

  According to invention of Claim 3 or 4, the contact surface of a probe head follows easily according to the surface shape of skin, and it becomes easy to make this contact surface contact the surface of skin.

  According to the fifth to tenth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to prevent foreign substances, for example, liquids such as water and gel and solids from entering the apparatus, and to protect control circuit components provided inside.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, the two head portions can be independently operated by a switch operation, and the details of the face portion can be obtained in addition to the skin beautifying effect on the main portion of the face portion without greatly changing the main body portion. The skin-beautifying effect can be obtained.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of an ultrasonic beauty instrument showing an embodiment of the present invention.

  The ultrasonic beauty instrument includes a main body 1 that is a part that a user grasps with a hand, a head base 3 that is located at the tip of the main body 1 (upper end in FIG. 1), and left and right from the head base 3. The first head portion 5 and the second head portion 7 that protrude so as to branch to each other are provided. Each of the first and second head portions 5 and 7 constitutes a plurality of head portions. As shown in a front view of FIG. 1, the head base portion 3 at the upper end of the main body portion 1 is slightly inclined upward. Thus, the ultrasonic beauty instrument is formed in a Y shape as a whole.

  The first head portion 5 is attached to a human nose by a first probe head 9 (see FIG. 6) made of a conductive material provided at the tip thereof and an attachment 11 provided so as to cover the periphery thereof. Applying ultrasonic vibration by direct contact to obtain a beautiful skin effect. On the other hand, the second head portion 7 is brought into contact with a main part such as a cheek in a human face by the second probe head 13 made of a conductive material provided at the tip thereof, thereby applying ultrasonic vibrations to beautify the skin. Get the effect.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of FIG. 1, and a switch 15 constituting a switch unit for selectively switching the first and second head units 5 and 7 to operate is provided on the upper portion of the main body unit 1. ing. A switch panel 17 is provided around the switch 15.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 1 includes an LED 19 that indicates the state of charge of the ultrasonic beauty instrument by the switch 15 described above, and an LED 21 that indicates the operating state of the first and second head portions 5 and 7 on the upper portion thereof. , 23 and 25 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first and second head portions 5 and 7 are provided with caps 27 and 29 to be mounted when not in use.

  4 is an exploded perspective view of the ultrasonic beauty instrument, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. A circuit base 33 is accommodated in the housing 31 of the main body 1, and the main body circuit board 35 is fixed by a rib 33 a on the opposite side of the circuit base 33 from the side where the switch 15 is provided. ing. The circuit base 33 is fixed to a head base 61 to be described later by inserting a screw 37 into a screw hole 33b provided in the upper part of the circuit base 33. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 36 denotes a vibrator control that includes the same control circuit for causing a first ultrasonic vibrator 75 and a second ultrasonic vibrator 107 to be described later to ultrasonically vibrate at the same ultrasonic frequency. It is a circuit board and is connected to the main circuit board 35 by wiring.

  A rechargeable battery assembly 39 is accommodated in the lower part of the circuit base 33 on the side where the switch 15 is provided, and in the lower part of the rechargeable battery assembly 39 in FIG. The battery cathode metal fittings 43 are respectively arranged.

  Further, the switch board 45 is attached to the circuit base 33 corresponding to the switch 15 by using the screw hole 33 c with the screw 47. The switch 15 constitutes a switch assembly together with the switch panel 17, the switch board 45, the switch pressing plate 49, and the switch rubber 51 as a seal member. Among them, the switch panel 17, the switch pressing plate 49, and the switch rubber 51 are fixed to the housing 31 by ultrasonic welding so that the switch portion has a waterproof structure. It may be fixed using a locking structure composed of an engaging recess or a fixing tool such as a screw.

  A lower cover 53 as an end cover is attached using a waterproof screw 55 to the lower opening of the housing 31 that houses the main circuit board 35 and the rechargeable battery assembly 39. At that time, a lower cover O-ring 57 serving as a sealing member is interposed between the housing 31 and the lower cover 53, and an O-ring 59 serving as a sealing member is interposed between the waterproof screw 55 and the screw hole. ing. Hereinafter, a screw having a structure in which an O-ring is provided between the screw and the screw hole is referred to as a waterproof screw.

  The head base 3 described above includes a trident-shaped and hollow head base 61. The head base 61 includes head connecting portions 61a and 61b connected to the first and second head portions 5 and 7, respectively, and a housing below the joint portion between the head connecting portions 61a and 61b. A main body connecting portion 61 c connected to the main body 31 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main body connecting portion 61 c is inserted and fixed in the upper end portion 31 a of the housing 31, and a main body O-ring 63 serving as a seal member is interposed therebetween.

  A pair of head cases 65 and 67 are attached to the head base 61 so as to be sandwiched between both side portions (both front and back sides of the paper surface in FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 5, the head cases 65 and 67 have their upper end portions engaged and fixed by an engaging portion 69, and the lower portion is located on the outer peripheral side of the upper end portion 31a of the housing 31, The upper end portion 31a is sandwiched between the head base 61 and the main body connecting portion 61c.

  In this state, the head cases 65 and 67 are fixed to each other by screwing a waterproof screw 71 inserted from the screw insertion hole 67 a of one head case 67 into a screw hole 65 a provided in the other head case 65. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, a boss portion 67 b having a screw insertion hole 67 a of the head case 67 and a boss portion 65 b having a screw hole 65 a of the head case 65 are provided in the through hole 61 d provided in the head base 61. It is set as the structure where it inserted in and the front-end | tips faced each other.

  Further, an accent ring 72 is provided between each of the head cases 65 and 67 and the step portion 31 b on the base end side of the upper end portion 31 a of the housing 31. Further, a first head ring 73 and a second head ring 74 are provided on the outer periphery of the opening edge of the head cases 65 and 67 on the side where the first and second head portions 5 and 7 are attached. , 67 are fixed.

  6 is a sectional view of the periphery of the first head portion 5, FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the first head portion 5 and its peripheral components, and FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state connected.

  As described above, the first head portion 5 includes the first probe head 9, and the surface of the first probe head 9 serves as a contact surface 9a that comes into contact with human skin, and a back surface 9b opposite to the contact surface 9a. The 1st ultrasonic transducer | vibrator 75 is attached to. The first ultrasonic transducer 75 vibrates ultrasonically when a drive voltage is applied from the transducer control circuit board 36 in the main body 1 described above, and accordingly, the first probe head 9 also vibrates ultrasonically.

  The first probe head 9 includes a cylindrical portion 9c that protrudes to the opposite side of the contact surface 9a on the outer peripheral edge on the side where the first ultrasonic transducer 75 is attached, and the tip of the cylindrical portion 9c (lower end in FIG. 6). Is formed with a flange 9d that bends outward and protrudes.

  A substantially cylindrical probe cover 77 is provided so as to cover the cylindrical portion 9c and the flange 9d. The probe cover 77 has a bent portion 77a protruding inward at the tip thereof in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the first probe head 9, and an O-ring 79 serving as a seal member is provided in the gap between the bent portion 77a and the flange 9d. Yes.

  On the further outer side of the probe cover 77, a probe spring cover 81 having a substantially cylindrical shape is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction in FIG. The probe spring cover 81 includes a sliding portion 81a that is in sliding contact with the outer peripheral surface of the probe cover 77 on the distal end side, and a cover portion 81b having a larger diameter than the sliding portion 81a at the lower end thereof. A probe head spring 83 is housed inside the housing.

  The probe head spring 83 is made of an elastic material such as SWPA, SWPB, SUS304, SUS304WPB, and has an inner diameter of about 22.0 mm.

  Such a probe head spring 83 is located between a spring receiving portion 81 c between the sliding portion 81 a and the cover portion 81 b and a spring receiving portion 77 b protruding outward from the lower end of the probe cover 77, and the probe spring cover 81. Are pressed upward together with the attachment 11 in FIG.

  At this time, the lower end of the cover portion 81 b of the probe spring cover 81 is inserted into the first head ring 73, and the locking portion 81 d protruding outward engages with the first head ring 73, so that the probe spring cover 81 is engaged. Is prevented from coming off upward.

  An attachment 11 is attached to the distal end side (upper side in FIG. 6) of the probe spring cover 81. The attachment 11 has an opening on the front end side smaller than an opening on the rear end side, and a notch 11a is formed in a part of the outer peripheral edge on the front end side.

  Such an attachment 11 is provided with engaging pieces 11b protruding downward at a plurality of positions in the circumferential direction of the opening peripheral edge on the rear end side, and provided so as to protrude inside the engaging pieces 11b. The mating protrusion 11 c is engaged with an engagement recess 81 e provided on the outer periphery of the probe spring cover 81 and fixed to the probe spring cover 81.

  The engagement between the engagement protrusion 11c and the engagement recess 81e is structured so that the user can easily remove it.

  In the above-described engaged and fixed state, the attachment 11 is in a state in which the lower end 11 e of the opening peripheral edge on the rear end side is in contact with the stepped portion 81 f provided on the outer periphery of the cover portion 81 b of the probe spring cover 81.

  As described above, the attachment 11 is pressed upward in FIG. 6 via the probe spring cover 81 by the probe head spring 83, and the attachment 11 is pressed downward in the state of FIG. Thus, the probe head spring 83 is moved while being compressed as shown in FIG.

  At this time, the probe spring cover 81 is provided with a rotation restricting portion for preventing the probe spring cover 81 from rotating with respect to the first head ring 73, although not particularly illustrated. The first head ring 73 is fixed so as to be screwed into the head connecting portion 61a of the head base 61 shown in FIG.

  Therefore, the attachment 11 maintains the state in which the notch 11a is positioned on the lower main body 1 side as shown in FIGS.

  An outer peripheral cylindrical portion 77 c is provided on the outer peripheral side of the lower end spring receiving portion 77 b that is the base end side of the probe cover 77, and the end portion on the attachment 11 side is in contact with the first head ring 73. Further, an O-ring 89 as a seal member is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral cylindrical portion 77c so as to seal between the head connecting portion 61a of the head base 61 corresponding to the main body portion side.

  A probe base 91 is disposed below the first ultrasonic transducer 75 described above. The probe base 91 has a cup shape with an open lower portion in FIG. 6, the lower end of the cylindrical portion 9 c of the first probe head 9 is placed on the step 91 a on the outer periphery of the upper portion, and the first probe head 9 is connected with the probe cover 77. Is supported as if sandwiched between.

  10 is a front view of the first head portion 5 with the attachment 11 removed, and FIG. 11 is a state in which the first head ring 73, the probe spring cover 81, the probe head spring 83, and the attachment 11 are omitted from FIG. FIG. 12 is a front sectional view of the same. As shown in FIG. 12, the lower end portion of the probe base 91 has a flange 91b protruding outward, and a screw 93 is inserted from below the flange 91b to fasten and fix the probe cover 77 and the probe base 91 together. To do. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the engagement pin 77 d on the probe cover 77 side is inserted into the engagement hole 91 c of the probe base 91.

  The upper wall 91 d of the probe base 91 is connected to a connection fitting 95 that serves as an anode that contacts the back surface of the first ultrasonic transducer 75 and a cathode that contacts the lower surface of the flange 9 d of the first probe head 9. Each of the metal fittings 97 is attached.

  13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 12, FIG. 14 is a plan view of the probe base 91 in FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the probe base 91 in FIG.

  The connection fitting 95 is inserted and fixed in an attachment hole 91e provided on the outer peripheral side of the upper wall 91d of the probe base 91, and the contact piece 95a protruding upward is connected to the first ultrasonic transducer 75 as shown in FIG. One end of the lead wire 99 is connected to a connecting piece 95b which is elastically pressed against the back surface and bent 90 degrees with respect to the contact piece 95a and protrudes downward.

  On the other hand, the connection fitting 97 is inserted into and fixed to a mounting hole 91f provided substantially at the center of the upper wall 91d of the probe base 91, and the contact piece 97a protruding upward is formed in the first probe head 9 as shown in FIG. One end of the lead wire 101 is connected to the connecting piece 97b protruding downward while being elastically pressed against the lower surface of the flange 9d.

  The other end of each of the lead wires 99 and 101 is connected to the main body circuit board 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a cross-shaped insulating rib 91g is provided on the lower surface of the upper wall 91d to avoid contact (short circuit) between the connection fitting 95 and the connection fitting 97. That is, the insulating rib 91g has the upper end of one rib piece 91g1 in FIG. 15 close to the connection fitting 95 and the right end of the other rib piece 91g2 in FIG. By setting it as the state made into these, the approach movement of each of these connection metal fittings 95 and 97 is controlled.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the connection fitting 95 has a lower end of a locking rib 91h in which a locking piece 95c provided substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the connection piece 95b is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the probe base 91. It is locked and fixed to. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the connection fitting 97, a locking piece 97c provided substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the connection piece 97b is locked and fixed to the lower end of the rib piece 91g2.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the upper wall portion 91d of the probe base 91 to which the connection fittings 95 and 97 are attached is such that the portion to which the connection fitting 97 is attached is lower than the portion to which the connection fitting 95 is attached. There is a step between them.

  Here, the pressing load of the connection fittings 95 and 97 against the first ultrasonic transducer 75 and the first probe head 9 is 0.5 N or more, preferably 1.0 N or more. Further, the deflection amount of each contact piece 95a, 97a is 0.5 mm or more, preferably 1.0 mm or more.

  Instead of the cross-shaped insulating rib 91g, a square hollow or solid rib may be used, or the insulating rib may be attached as a separate member with a screw or a hook.

  FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 12 showing an example in which an anode coil spring 103 and a cathode coil spring 105 are provided in place of the connection fittings 95 and 97 described above.

  That is, in this example, the anode coil spring 103 is accommodated in an annular recess 910a formed on the upper surface of the probe base 910 corresponding to the probe base 91 of FIG. Contact. Further, a cathode coil spring 105 having a diameter larger than that of the anode coil spring 103 is accommodated in an annular step portion 910b formed on the outer periphery of the upper portion of the probe base 910, and its upper end is placed on the lower surface of the flange 9d of the first probe head 9. Make contact.

  Then, lead wires 99 and 101 are connected to the anode coil spring 103 and the cathode coil spring 105, respectively.

  Other configurations in the example of FIG. 16 are the same as those in FIG. In this example, the cross-shaped insulating rib 91g as shown in FIG. 15 is unnecessary, and a simplified structure can be obtained.

  17 is a cross-sectional view of the second head portion 7, FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the second head portion 7, and FIG. 19 shows a state in which the second head portion 7 is connected to the head connecting portion 61b of the head base 61. FIG. 20 is an external view showing a state in which the second head portion 7 is connected to the head connecting portion 61 b of the head base 61.

  The second head portion 7 includes the second probe head 13 as described above, and the surface of the second probe head 13 becomes a contact surface 13a that comes into contact with human skin, and the back surface 13b on the opposite side to the contact surface 13a. A second ultrasonic transducer 107 is attached. The second ultrasonic transducer 107 ultrasonically vibrates when a drive voltage is applied from the transducer control circuit board 36 in the main body 1, and the second probe head 13 also vibrates ultrasonically.

  Here, the area of the contact surface 13 a of the second probe head 13 is formed larger than the area of the contact surface 9 a of the first probe head 9.

  The second probe head 13 is provided with a flange 13c projecting outward on the outer peripheral edge on the side where the second ultrasonic transducer 107 is attached.

  A head cover 109 as a substantially cylindrical probe cover is provided so as to cover the flange 13c. In the head cover 109, a bent portion 109a protruding inward at the tip is brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the second probe head 13, and an O-ring 111 as a seal member is provided in a gap between the bent portion 109a and the flange 13c. .

  The head cover 109 is fixed to the head base 113 with the locking projections 113a of the head base 113 being locked to the locking recesses 109b with the upper end of the head base 113 opened at the top being inserted. An O-ring 115 as a seal member is interposed.

  A metal fitting rib 113b is formed on the inner side of the head base 113, the anode connecting metal 117 is attached to the metal fitting mounting rib 113b, and the cathode connecting metal 119 is positioned on the outer peripheral side of the connecting metal 117. Install. The connection fitting 117 has a contact piece 117a at the tip thereof pressed against and in contact with the back surface of the second ultrasonic transducer 107, and one end of the lead wire 121 is connected to the connection piece 117b at the rear end.

  On the other hand, the contact piece 119a at the front end of the connection fitting 119 is elastically pressed and brought into contact with the back surface 13b of the second probe head 13 having a larger diameter than the second ultrasonic transducer 107, and the connection piece 119b at the rear end. Is connected to one end of a lead wire 123. As shown in FIG. 22 described later, the other end of each of the lead wires 121 and 123 extends downward through a boss portion 113d, a rubber cover 129 and a head stopper 131 described later, and is connected to the main circuit board 35 described above. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the connection fitting 119 described above is formed in a substantially annular shape and is provided with three contact pieces 119a described above along the periphery thereof. On the other hand, the connection fitting 117 is located inside the connection fitting 119 and has a substantially semicircular arc shape, and is provided with one contact piece 117a.

  The head base 113 is movably inserted into a through hole 127a provided at the center of a spring base 127 serving as a base portion at the lower end of the boss portion 113d positioned at the center. The rubber cover 129 is fixed by a screw 133 through the plate-like portion 131a of the head stopper 131. An O-ring 130 as a seal member is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the spring base 127 so as to seal between the head connecting portion 61 b of the head base 61. The second head ring 74 is fixed so as to be screwed into the head connecting portion 61b of the head base 61 shown in FIG.

  A bent annular elastic deformation portion 129a is provided in the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge of the rubber cover 129, and the outer side of the elastic deformation portion 129a is sandwiched between the annular rubber cover press 135 and the spring base 127. Secure with screws 137. As shown in FIG. 18, the screw 137 is fastened by using convex portions 135 a that protrude downward at a plurality of circumferential locations (here, four locations) on the outer peripheral side of the rubber cover 129.

  At this time, the head stopper 131 is located in the rubber cover holder 135, and the lower end surface of the boss portion 113d is substantially at the same position as the lower edge of the through hole 127a of the spring base 127.

  A cylindrical spring cover 139 into which the boss 113d of the head base 113 is inserted is provided at the upper part on the inner peripheral side of the spring base 127, and a head spring 141 as an elastic means is provided between the spring cover 139 and the boss 113d. To intervene. The head spring 141 presses the head base 113 upward against the spring base 127 in FIG.

  The lower end of the spring cover 139 is inserted into the through hole 127a of the spring base 127, and a gap 140 is formed between the lower end of the spring cover 139 and the boss portion 113d in this inserted state.

  From the above configuration, the second head portion 7 is movable in a perpendicular direction (vertical direction in FIG. 17) with respect to the spring base 127 that is a base portion to which the second head portion 7 is attached. It can swing with respect to the central axis.

  In order to facilitate this swinging operation, the lower surface of the head base 113 is formed as a convex curved surface 113e, and the surface facing the head base 113 of the second head ring 74 is a concave curved surface 74a.

  The material of the spring cover 139 and the rubber cover 129 is EPDM, NBR, or silicon rubber. Similarly to the probe head spring 83, the head spring 141 is made of an elastic material such as SWPA, SWPB, SUS304, SUS304WPB, and has an inner diameter of about 16.0 mm.

  The load of the head spring 141 when the contact surface 13a of the second probe head 13 is brought into close contact with the skin may be about 5.0N, preferably 2.0N to 4.0N, more preferably 2.5N. It is desirable to be -3.0N. The mounting load of the head spring 141 may be about 0.5N to 2.0N, but preferably 1.0N to 1.5N. Furthermore, the movement amount (float amount) when the contact surface 13a of the second probe head 13 is pressed against the skin may be about 1.0 mm to 7.0 mm, preferably 2.0 mm to 6.0 mm, Preferably it is 3.0 mm-5.0 mm.

  FIG. 21 shows a state where the second spring head 141 is bent by pressing the second probe head 13 against the skin, and the second head portion 7 approaches the spring base 127, and FIG. The second head portion 7 is shown in a state of being tilted while swinging with respect to the spring base 127. However, FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view seen from an angle different from FIG.

  The above-described head stopper 131 is provided with a motor attachment portion 131b for attaching the vibration motor 143 on the lower surface of the plate-like portion 131a, and the substrate 125 is attached to the motor attachment portion 131b with screws 145. At this time, the vibration motor 143 is sandwiched between a substrate 125 disposed in the lower portion and a concave arcuate portion 131c formed in the motor mounting portion 131b and adapted to the outer shape of the vibration motor 143.

  The other end of the motor lead wire 147 whose one end is connected to the vibration motor 143 is connected to the substrate 125 described above. Further, the board 125 and the main circuit board 35 are connected by a lead 151.

  The vibration motor 143 includes an eccentric balancer 153 and has a function of generating vibration for the entire second head unit 7. The appropriate rotation speed of the vibration motor 143 is preferably 4400 rpm to 7000 rpm, and more preferably about 5700 rpm.

  FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 17 showing an example in which a hollow ring 155 made of a resin such as urethane having elasticity is provided as an elastic means in place of the head spring 141 described above.

  That is, in this example, a cylindrical hollow ring 155 is provided in place of the head spring 141 and the pulling cover 139, and other configurations are the same as those in FIG. In addition, an air suspension can be used as an elastic means instead of the head spring 141.

  When the hollow ring 155 is used, the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the case where the head spring 141 is used, and a simplified structure can be obtained. The material of the hollow ring 155 is EPDM, NBR, or silicon rubber, like the rubber cover 129.

  Also, the spring cover 139 shown in FIG. 17 is eliminated, and an elastic body such as rubber or elastomer is applied to at least one of the convex curved surface 113e of the head base 113 and the concave curved surface 74a of the second head ring 74. It may be attached, or an elastic body such as resin may be integrally formed, or rubber coating or urethane coating may be performed.

  Next, the operation mode of the ultrasonic beauty instrument configured as described above will be described. First, when the switch 15 shown in FIG. 2 is pressed once, the LED 21 is turned on to indicate that the main unit power is turned on, and the first ultrasonic transducer 75 of the first head unit 5 capable of caring the nose. Vibrates ultrasonically and transmits this vibration to the first probe head 9.

  If 5 minutes have passed after the switch 15 is pressed once, the main power is automatically turned off. If the switch 15 is pressed again within 5 minutes, the first probe head that has been operating until now The ultrasonic vibration 9 stops and the second ultrasonic transducer 107 of the second head unit 7 capable of caring for the face ultrasonically vibrates, and this vibration is transmitted to the second probe head 13 and simultaneously vibrates. The motor 143 is also driven. At this time, the LED 23 is turned on, while the LED 21 is turned off.

  If 6 minutes elapses in this state, the main body power supply is automatically turned off. However, if the switch 15 is pressed again within 6 minutes, the vibration motor 143 stops and only the second ultrasonic transducer 107 is turned on. It operates to continue the ultrasonic vibration of the second probe head 13. At this time, the LED 25 is turned on, while the LED 23 is turned off.

  In this state, the switch 15 is further pressed once, or the second probe head 13 is in a state where no movement load is applied to the skin for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, or the second probe head 13 is pressed against the skin for 10 minutes for skin care. Is performed, the main body power is turned off and the LED 25 is turned off.

  As described above, in this ultrasonic beauty instrument, the first head unit 5 and the second head unit 7 can be selectively operated by operating the switch 15 provided in the main body unit 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the first probe head 9 or the second probe head 13 is operated, the same ultrasonic frequency is supplied from the same control circuit in the transducer control circuit board 36. Miniaturization of the entire device can be achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the present ultrasonic beauty instrument, as shown in FIG. 1, the first and second head parts 5 are formed in a state where the user naturally holds the main body part 1 by making the whole into a Y shape. The contact surfaces 9a and 13a of the first and second probe heads 9 and 13 provided at the distal ends of the first and second probes 7 and 7 can be easily brought into contact with the skin surface.

  Next, the operation for caring for the nose using the first head unit 5 shown in FIG. 6 will be described. The first probe head 9 is ultrasonically vibrated by holding the main body 1 and pressing the switch 15 once as described above. In this state, the first head unit 5 is moved closer to the upper part of the nose (near the area between the eyebrows) and pressed. At this time, the notch 11 a of the attachment 11 is positioned at the lower part. When a pressing load of a certain level or more is applied through the attachment 11 in this state, the attachment 11 moves backward while resisting the elastic force of the probe head spring 83.

  Here, the inner diameter of the contact portion 11a of the attachment 11 is 17.0 mm, and the outer diameter is 20.0 mm. As an example, FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view when the attachment 11 is retracted 1.5 mm. When the attachment 11 and the first probe head 9 to which ultrasonic vibration is applied are in contact with the skin and are in a state as shown in FIG. 9, dirt components of the square plugs and pores are caused by the ultrasonic vibration of the first probe head 9. Softens and can push them to the skin surface.

  In this state, the instrument is gradually slid toward the tip of the nose, so that the pushed-out and softened plugs and dirt components of the pores are removed by peeling off the inner periphery of the attachment 11. At this time, the attachment 11 has a notch 11a on the front side in the advancing direction, and the inner peripheral edge that contacts the nose on the opposite side of the notch 11a has an R shape. At the same time, the effect of tightening the pores after removal can be obtained by ultrasonic vibration.

  Moreover, since the attachment 11 is circular, there is no problem even if the moving direction is changed. Since such an attachment 11 can be removed, it can be washed with water in a detached state, and can be used in a clean state with improved cleanability.

  The retraction amount (float amount) at the time of pressing the attachment 11 is preferably about 2.0 mm at the maximum. At the maximum retraction, the inner surface of the attachment 11 contacts the tip of the probe cover 77 at the contact portion P. It shall touch. In addition, the protrusion amount α from the contact surface 9a of the ultrasonic transducer 9 during use is desirably 0.3 mm or more, and preferably 0.5 mm.

  When the float amount exceeds 2.0 mm, the stroke when pressed against the skin becomes large and usability deteriorates. When the projection amount α during use exceeds 0.5 mm, the first ultrasonic vibration The child 9 becomes difficult to contact the skin.

  In addition, the pressing load of the attachment 11 is preferably 0.686N to 1.078N, and more preferably 0.784N to 0.98N.

  The attachment 11 described above has a structure that can be floated by the probe head spring 83. However, the attachment 11 may have a fixed structure, and may have a plate shape instead of a circular shape.

  Next, the operation of performing facial care using the second head unit 7 shown in FIG. 17 will be described. As described above, when the switch 15 is pressed once again while the first head unit 5 is operating, the second probe head 13 is ultrasonically vibrated and the vibration motor 143 is activated to generate a vibration function. To do. In this state, the second head portion 7 is brought close to, for example, the cheek of the face portion and pressed.

  By applying the ultrasonic vibration of the second probe head 13 and the vibration function of the vibration motor 143, the pores are stretched to promote blood circulation, promote the production of collagen, and the skin is stretched to make the pores conspicuous. Make it disappear.

  Here, when a certain load or more is applied to the second probe head 13 against the skin, the head spring 141 is bent and the second probe head 13 is retracted as shown in FIG. At this time, the head base 113 is also retracted integrally, the boss portion 113d bends the rubber cover 129, and the head stopper 131 and the vibration motor 143 are also retracted integrally.

  Further, when the device is moved along the skin surface, as shown in FIG. 22, the whole of the integrally retracted portion is inclined so that the contact surface 13 a of the second probe head 13 is moved to the skin surface. Can always be in a natural state.

  At this time, since the spring cover 139 made of an elastic material such as EPDM is provided, even if the head base 113 and the spring base 127 interfere with each other, the spring cover 139 absorbs the lateral vibration by the vibration motor 143. The generation of abnormal noise can be prevented. Therefore, skin care can be performed without an uncomfortable feeling due to unpleasant sounds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the first head portion 5 described above, the first probe head 9 is arranged on the probe base 91 to which the connection fittings 95 and 97 are attached, and the probe cover 77 is put on this assembly part. By fixing the probe base 91 and the probe cover 77 with the screws 93, the first probe head 9 is pressed against the probe base 91, whereby the contact pieces 95a and 97a of the connection fittings 95 and 97 are bent. The lower surface of the flange 9d of the first probe head 9 and the second ultrasonic transducer 75 are in contact with each other. For this reason, this contact state is maintained well, and the electrical signal from the main body circuit board 35 can be stably transmitted to the first ultrasonic transducer 75.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, each of these connection fittings 95 and 97 is isolated by a cross-shaped insulating rib 91g, so that contact with each other can be reliably avoided, and a short circuit between the connection fittings 95 and 97 is prevented. Thus, problems such as breakage of the control circuit can be prevented.

  In the first head portion 5 described above, when skin care is performed using a liquid such as a gel, the liquid tries to enter the first probe head 9 and the attachment 11, but the O-rings 79 and 89 Therefore, it is possible to prevent this intrusion and ensure a good use state. Further, since such a waterproof structure is provided, the liquid or solid adhering to the first probe head 9 or the parts surrounding it can be washed with water, and the main body control circuit can be prevented from being damaged.

  On the other hand, when skin care is performed using the liquid such as gel in the second head portion 7, the liquid tries to enter the second probe head 13 and the head cover 109, but the O-rings 111 and 115. The rubber cover 129 and the O-ring 130 can prevent this intrusion and ensure a good use state. Further, since such a waterproof structure is provided, the liquid or solid adhering to the second probe head 13 or parts surrounding it can be washed with water, and damage to the main body control circuit can be prevented.

  Further, when skin care is performed using a liquid such as a gel using this instrument, the liquid tries to enter the main body through the head cases 65 and 67 and the housing 31 shown in FIG. The ring 63, the switch rubber 51, and the lower cover O-ring 57 can prevent this intrusion and ensure a good use state.

  Therefore, in this case as well, liquids and solids adhering to the parts surrounding the main body 1 can be washed with water, and damage to the main body control circuit can be prevented.

  In the second head portion 7 shown in FIG. 17, the head stopper 131 for attaching the vibration motor 143 and the substrate 125 is fixed to the boss portion 113 d of the head base 113, and these are integrated with the spring base 127. Since it moves back and forth and swings, it is possible to prevent breakage of the relatively thin motor lead wire 147 connecting the vibration motor 143 and the substrate 125.

  In place of the motor lead wire 147 connecting the vibration motor 143 and the substrate 125, contact between the connection fittings provided on the vibration motor 143 and the substrate 125, or connection fitting provided on the vibration motor 143 on the substrate 125 side is provided. It may be configured to contact the plated contact.

It is a front view of the ultrasonic beauty instrument which shows one Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of FIG. It is a front view which shows the state which mounted | wore the ultrasonic beauty instrument of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the ultrasonic beauty instrument of FIG. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is sectional drawing of a 1st head part. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st head part. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which connected the 1st head part to the head base. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which the attachment moved backward with respect to FIG. It is a front view of the 1st head part in the state where an attachment was removed. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state in which the first head ring, the probe spring cover, the probe head spring, and the attachment are omitted from FIG. 6. It is front sectional drawing corresponding to FIG. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. FIG. 14 is a plan view of the head base in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the head base in FIG. 13. It is sectional drawing corresponding to FIG. 12 which shows the example which replaced with the connection metal fitting and provided the coil spring. It is sectional drawing of a 2nd head part. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd head part. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which connected the 2nd head part to the head base. It is an external view which shows the state which connected the 2nd head part to the head base. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the second head unit is moved backward with respect to FIG. 17. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the second head unit is swung and inclined with respect to FIG. 17. It is sectional drawing corresponding to FIG. 17 which shows the example which provided the hollow ring replaced with a head spring.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main-body part 5 1st head part 7 2nd head part 9 1st probe head 9a Contact surface of 1st probe head 13 2nd probe head 13a Contact surface of 2nd probe head 15 Switch (switch part)
31 Housing for Main Body 36 Vibrator Control Circuit Board with Control Circuit 51 Switch Rubber (Seal Member)
53 End cover 57 Lower cover O-ring 63 Body O-ring (seal member)
75 First ultrasonic transducer 79, 89 O-ring (seal member)
107 Second ultrasonic transducer
109 Head cover (probe cover)
111, 115, 130 O-ring (seal member)
127 Spring base (base part)
127a Spring base through hole (through hole at the center of the base)
129 Rubber cover (elastic body)
141 Head spring (elastic means)

Claims (11)

In an ultrasonic beauty instrument that transmits ultrasonic vibration applied from an ultrasonic transducer to the skin surface via a probe head, a plurality of head portions including the probe head made of a conductive material are provided on the main body portion, The contact surfaces of the probe heads to be brought into contact with the skin surface of the plurality of head portions are different from each other, and for each ultrasonic transducer provided corresponding to each probe head, from the same control circuit The plurality of head portions are attached to the back surfaces of the probe heads to which the ultrasonic transducers correspond, and are opposite to the probe heads of the ultrasonic transducers. A base that is positioned on the side, and a probe cover that is positioned on the outer peripheral side of the base and sandwiches and fixes the outer periphery of the probe head with the base. The plurality of head portions respectively connect the other ends of a pair of lead wires, one end of which is connected to the control circuit, to one end of a pair of connection fittings attached to the base, and the probe cover and the base In a state in which the outer peripheral edge of the probe head is sandwiched and fixed by a base, the other end of each connection fitting is pressed and connected to the back surface of the ultrasonic transducer and the back surface of the probe head, respectively. Sonic beauty equipment.   The ultrasonic beauty according to claim 1, wherein two head parts are provided for the main body part, and the two head parts and the main body part are formed in a Y shape in a front view. Instruments.   3. One of the two head portions is movable in a direction perpendicular to a base portion to which the head portion is attached, and is swingable with respect to a central axis in the perpendicular direction. The ultrasonic beauty instrument described in.   One of the two head parts is supported so as to be movable in the perpendicular direction via elastic means with respect to the base part, and a base end part is movably inserted into a through hole at the center of the base part. The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 3, wherein the ultrasonic beauty instrument is attached to the base portion via an elastic body.   The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of head portions have a waterproof structure.   6. One of the two head portions is provided with a waterproof structure by providing a seal member between the probe head and a distal end side of a probe cover that fixes an outer peripheral edge of the probe head. The ultrasonic beauty instrument described.   The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to claim 6, wherein a head base is provided on a proximal end side of the probe cover, and a sealing member is provided between the head base and the probe cover to form a waterproof structure.   One of the two head portions is movable in a direction perpendicular to a base portion to which the head portion is attached and is swingable with respect to a central axis in the perpendicular direction. The base portion and the base The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein a sealing member is provided between the main body part side to which the part is attached and a waterproof structure is provided.   The other of the two head portions is between the probe head and the distal end side of the probe cover that fixes the outer peripheral edge of the probe head, and the proximal end side of the probe cover and the main body to which the proximal end side is attached The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein a sealing member is provided between the first side and the second side to form a waterproof structure.   An end cover is provided at an end of the main body portion opposite to the head portion, and a sealing member is provided between the end cover and the housing of the main body portion to provide a waterproof structure, and provided in the main body portion. The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a sealing member is provided in the switch portion to form a waterproof structure.   The ultrasonic beauty instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the plurality of head parts are selectively operated by operating a switch part provided in the main body part.

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