CN106507663B - Personal nursing applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

A kind of personal nursing applicator (200), including with longitudinal axis at least one bar, include handle (211a) proximal end (211) and the distal end (213) opposite with proximal end (211), and it is ultrasonically welded to bar and according to the first predetermined pattern from its outwardly extending bristle a at least more than first, wherein elongate rod and a bristle includes the compatible material of ultrasound at least more than first, and wherein bristle passes through the direct ultrasonic bonds ultrasonic bonds between lengthwise portion each in the surface of bar and bristle to bar.

Description

Personal nursing applicator

Technical field

The present invention relates to personal nursing applicators, such as applicator for cosmetics.More particularly it relates to a kind of individual Applicator is nursed, wherein bristle is attached to supporting member by ultrasonic welding.

Background technique

Presently, there are several personal nursing applicators, such as lash curlers comprising bristle applicator.Example includes but unlimited In twisted wire brush, molding brush and tufting brush.Twisted wire brush has generally circular fiber pattern.By in rear wiring or rear twist step Middle trim fiber can form or change these patterns, this can provide various geometry and functional pattern.Although for manufacturing twisted wire brush Typical process for manufacturer provide change fiber type and fibre diameter ability, although limited, except through repairing It cuts other than those of acquisition, the type of useful pattern is normally limited to substantially circular construction and special fiber density pattern, Middle adjacent bristle must have comparable rugosity.The limited selection of fibre density pattern in twisted wire brush is based on being used to be embedded in bristle Wire rod ductility intrinsic shortage.For example, the latter can if relatively thick bristle is placed close to relatively thin bristle It can be slided by the gap that is formed in rope-lay conductor, to accommodate thick bristle (" covering " of the so-called line when its twisting).

By molding, the manufacture brush that is such as molded or casts allows people to select substantially any desired pattern.But it is every A all required new mold of new brush design, this makes through molding manufacture brush valuableness and is difficult into prototype.Molding is usual Multi-cycle batch processing is also needed, this is time-consuming.In addition, injection molding and casting most commonly cause to have in entire bristle lengths The bristle pattern of continuous taper and/or mould split line, resulting brush can be removed from mold.In some brush structures In making, continuous taper may not be desired；And parting line will affect the function of bristle, and be additionally considered to enable in appearance People's dislike.

Tufting brush can be manufactured by staple process and/or heat fusing technique.These also include certain limitations.For example, short Fibre technology usually requires to handle the same or similar fiber；Therefore their selection, volume and distribution are usually connect by fiber The limitation of the size of batter.On the other hand, heat fusing technique is labour-intensive, and can negatively affect fibre strength.

In addition, include technique described above have been used for production cosmetic brush most of manufacturing methods usually require it is so-called " batch " processing --- it is opposite with continuous processing.Batch process is usually more more expensive than continuously manufacturing and time-consuming.In addition, with even Continuous manufacturing process is compared, it is more difficult to control product quality in batches.

It is known that fibrous material is ultrasonically welded to backing.For example, anchoring to backing around the mobile yarn beam with winding It has been used in manufacture fibre, such as weather-proof suede product.Several United States Patent (USP)s, such as describe for by yarn Yarn is ultrasonically welded to backing while movement with backing along assembly path to manufacture the technology of weather-proof suede product: US4, 148,953, US4,302,494, US5,338,382 and US5,807,451.Disclosures of these patents pass through reference side Formula is included in herein.

This disclosure relates to develop personal nursing applicator, enable a manufacturer to produce in identical applicator new or more The aspect of a element and new and multiple functions generates a greater degree of flexibility, thus allow creation simultaneously have it is various respectively The functional configurations of sample and the applicator on surface.More specifically, in one aspect, this disclosure relates to include being ultrasonically welded to carrier The various personal nursing applicators of multiple bristles.On the other hand, this disclosure relates to be used for the various brushes of applicator for cosmetics Hair component, plurality of bristle are ultrasonically welded to carrier.In other aspects, this disclosure relates to be applied for manufacturing the personal nursing The technique of applicator and hair brushing part.

Summary of the invention

A kind of hair brushing part for applicator for cosmetics includes at least one longitudinal carrier and multiple bristles.Carrier and brush Hair includes the compatible material of ultrasound.Carrier has longitudinal axis and length.Bristle is ultrasonically welded in the whole length of carrier Carrier, so that being formed between lengthwise portion each in a part each in the surface of carrier and bristle, such as bristle straight The ultrasonic bonds connect.Bristle extends outwardly according to predetermined pattern from carrier.Bristle may include the longitudinal axis relative to carrier Extended outwardly with the various angles of about -45 degree to about+45 degree from carrier.In one embodiment, each bristle is from carrier The angle of extension makes some bristles intersect at a certain distance from from carrier surface, to form the cruciform pattern of bristle. This " net " for intersecting bristle can have the function of some makeup applications beneficial.In the longitudinal axis perpendicular to carrier In cross section, bristle can be prolonged relative to any one of the X-axis of conventional X-Y cartesian coordinate system and Y-axis with unlimited angle It stretches.

Multiple bristles may include at least the first array of bristles and the second array of bristles.Bristle can have any suitable transversal Face shape, including but not limited to circle, rectangle, triangle, polygon, ellipse, solid, hollow and irregular shape and Any combination thereof.Bristle can be grouped together to form brushing cluster.In one embodiment, the first array of bristles includes more than first A tuft, and the second array of bristles includes more than second a tufts.In another embodiment, a tuft can be along load more than first The length of body is relative to more than second a tuft offsets.

Carrier can have any suitable cross section.Non-limiting example includes with circle, rectangle, triangle, polygon Shape, ellipse, essentially flat, solid, hollow and irregular shape and its any combination of cross section.In a reality It applies in example, elongate carrier has at least one longitudinal slit being arranged along the length of carrier.Array of bristles is in longitudinal slit It is ultrasonically welded to carrier.Longitudinal slit can have any suitable shape.In one embodiment, when perpendicular to the vertical of carrier When observing into the cross section of axis, slit is general v-shape.

The second inner surface that V-arrangement slit has the first inner surface and is at an angle of relative to the first inner surface, the first inner surface Angle is formed therebetween with the second inner surface.In one embodiment, which may include from about 1 degree to about 179 Degree.In another embodiment, angle may include from about 5 degree to about 90 degree.In another embodiment, angle may include from big About 10 degree to about 45 degree.In another embodiment, angle may include from about 15 degree to about 30 degree.V-arrangement slit can be It is symmetrical or asymmetric；In asymmetric situation, the first inner surface of slit is more wider than the second inner surface of slit.

The first inner surface and the second inner surface of slit are convenient to be ultrasonically welded to its bristle and provide welding table Face.For example, the first array of bristles can be ultrasonically welded to the first inner surface of longitudinal slit, and the second array of bristles can ultrasonic welding To the second inner surface of slit.Bristle may be welded to the inner surface of slit, so that being attached to the first bristle battle array of the first inner surface The lengthwise portion of column is arranged essentially parallel to the first inner surface, and is attached to the lengthwise portion of the second array of bristles of the second inner surface Divide the second inner surface for being arranged essentially parallel to slit.The lengthwise portion of bristle soldered, that direct ultrasonic bonds are formed with carrier Dividing can be for from about 0.1mm to about 10mm.

In the embodiment for including multiple array of bristles, array of bristles can around the periphery of carrier from each other equidistantly or Person extends from carrier in other ways.In the one embodiment for including the multiple array of bristles circumferentially extended from carrier, bristle Array is arranged around carrier with non-random pattern, has without array of bristles and is directly oppositely arranged across carrier Corresponding array of bristles, as observed in its cross section.

In the embodiment for including multiple array of bristles, an array of bristles can be with another array of bristles about at least one A physical parameter is different, and the physical parameter includes: bristle material, the quantity of each bristle, the average length of bristle, bristle point It is cloth pattern, the average boldness including average distance, each bristle between adjacent bristle, the longitudinal shape of each bristle, each Average tilt angle and each bristle inclination angle relative to each other of the cross-sectional shape of bristle, bristle relative to carrier Degree.

In one embodiment, hair brushing part may include multiple carriers, and each carrier has the one or more of their own Array of bristles.In another embodiment, hair brushing part may include the core for being attached to a carrier or multiple carriers.Core is elongated member Part can have any suitable cross-sectional shape, including but not limited to circle, rectangle, triangle, polygon, ellipse, reality The heart, hollow and irregular shape.

Hair brushing part can be configured and arranged to permanently or removably be attached to the bar of applicator for cosmetics.Substitution Ground, hair brushing part be designed to include applicator bar, wherein carrier or core form the bar of applicator.Removable is attached fair Perhaps manufacturer or consumer remove hair brushing part in the case where not damaging applicator.It can do so, such as with cleaning or more Change hair brushing part, or replaces another hair brushing part with a hair brushing part.

It is a kind of for manufacture be used for personal nursing applicator one or more hair brushing parts continuous processing, the technique It include: around mobile endless belt winding at least the first continuous material stock, mobile annular belt has top side, rear side and between the two At least first edge, to make the first continuous material stock at least first edge of predetermined density contact band；It will be at least first At least first edge juxtaposition of item and band is held, so that the contact of at least the first support strip be made to be arranged at the first edge of band at least First material strand, at least the first material strand and at least the first support strip include ultrasonic compatible material；It will be adjacent with first edge The lengthwise portion of first material strand is ultrasonically welded to the first support strip with predetermined density, and makes the described vertical of the first material strand Long part passes through the direct ultrasonic bonds between the surface of the first support strip and the surface of the lengthwise portion of the first material strand And ultrasonic bonds are to the first support strip, to form at least first continuous bristle bars comprising the first support strip and ultrasonic welding To it and from its outwardly extending multiple first strand of bristle；At least first continuous bristle bars are removed from endless belt；And it will at least First continuous bristle band is cut into multiple hair brushing parts.What at least the first continuous material stock was contacted at least first edge makes a reservation for close Degree is alterable, this depends on the application and required bristle pattern of the hair brushing part manufactured.

Technique can also include the steps that dividing at least the first material strand to form its multiple free end.Technique can further include The step of changing at least one physical characteristic of multiple first strand of bristle.This change may include processing selected from the group below: trimming, Coating, mechanical treatment, Temperature Treatment, chemical treatment, radiation treatment, surface can change, change in shape, color change and angle take To variation.

Technique can further include by making at least the first support strip be subjected to processing selected from the group below: trimming applies, at temperature Reason, mechanical treatment, chemical treatment, radiation treatment, surface can change, change in shape and color change, thus change at least the The step of one support strip.

In one embodiment of technique, using two support strips, so that by least the of at least the first support strip and band The juxtaposed step in one edge includes the second edge juxtaposition by the second support strip and band, and second edge is opposite with first edge.This Allow to carry out ultrasonic welding in parallel simultaneously and in two mutually opposite edges of band.

The identical or different material strand more than one can be used in process.In one embodiment, it is moved around continuous It includes around the endless belt of continuous moving winding at least the second material strand that dynamic endless belt, which winds the step of at least the first material strand,. It include one, two, three, four, five the person skilled in the art will easily understand "at least one" and/or " at least two " Etc. element, this depends on the application and design of hair brushing part manufactured.Therefore, the disclosure, which is imagined, uses more than two strands Material.Multiple material strands can be different from each other at least one physical features properties.These may include but be not limited to material strand Chemical component, rugosity, cross-sectional shape, surface can, elasticity, rigidity and color.

In one embodiment of technique, it is related to around mobile with more than one material strand is wound, it can be with multiple close Degree winds multiple stocks around band.For example, band one (or multiple) material strand of winding can be surrounded with the first density, while can be with second Density surrounds band and winds another (or other) material strand, wherein the first density is different from the second density.In addition, multiple material strands It can alternately be wound relative to each other in any way at an edge of band or multiple edges.

In one embodiment, around the endless belt of continuous moving, winding at least the first material strand includes making at least the first material Expect that stock forms pattern, the part for being provided with the first material strand on the top side of band is sharp relative to being formed with the direction advanced Angle.In another embodiment, it is related to winding multiple material strands around band, at least the first material strand can be wound to form pattern, It is provided with the part of the first material strand on the top side of band and forms first angle relative to the direction advanced, and at least the Two material strands can be wound the part for the second material strand being provided on the top side of band to form pattern relative to band row Into direction formed second angle, wherein first angle be different from second angle.

Technique may include the step of manufacturing one or more support strips.Any method known in the art can be used, such as Molding, punching press, 3D printing, grinding, extrusion, formed by extrusion and tension and any combination thereof.As the skilled person will recognize, art Language " formed by extrusion and tension " refers to the continuous processing for manufacturing the composite material with constant cross-section.

In related fields, this disclosure relates to a kind of applicator for cosmetics including hair brushing part as described herein.For example, Applicator for cosmetics may include at least one bar, have proximal end and the distal end opposite with proximal end including handle.Hair brushing part Bar can be permanently or removably attached to.Alternatively, bar itself can be formed by the carrier of hair brushing part.

Hair brushing part is attachable to the proximal end of bar, is arranged essentially parallel to bar or in the position being at an angle of relative to bar. Alternatively, hair brushing part can bar proximally and distally between be longitudinally attached to bar.In the latter case, hair brushing part can Generally parallel it is attached to bar.In one embodiment, hair brushing part can be permanently attached to bar.In another embodiment, Hair brushing part can be removably attached to bar, allow one to easily replace another bristle portion with a hair brushing part Part.This can for example be realized by slidably attaching.It is this it is attached may include such as bar construction slit and hair brushing part Engagement protrusion.

As the alternative for being parallel to bar, hair brushing part is attachable to bar, to include the longitudinal axis spiral around bar The substantially spiral coil risen.This can be put by the way that hair brushing part is surrounded the bar not otherwise being twisted with desired construction It sets, and the hair brushing part so placed is attached to bar permanently or removably to realize.Alternatively or additionally, bristle portion The longitudinal axis that part can be arranged essentially parallel to bar is attached to bar --- and then the bar with attached hair brushing part can be around it certainly The longitudinal axis of body is twisted, until hair brushing part obtains desired shape.

Contemplate the embodiment that plurality of hair brushing part can permanently or removably be attached to bar.Two or more brushes Hair component can be attached to simultaneously or alternatively bar each other.In these and other embodiment, one or several hair brushing parts are optional The group constituted below freely: it for the component of heavy duty mascara coating, the component for increasing the coating of volume mascara, is used for The component of promotion and curling mascaras coating, the component and any combination thereof that mascara coating is separated for eyelashes.Equally, bristle Or bristle part (array) can be different from each other in terms of at least one physical parameter, the physical parameter is selected to be made of following Group: material, length, rugosity, shape, elasticity, rigidity, hardness, color, tilt angle and bristle be expert in distribution patterns, packet Include the density and distance between adjacent bristle.

In an advantageous embodiment of applicator, single hair brushing part or multiple hair brushing parts can be configured and arranged to It at least partly folds into bar, and is unfolded from bar.In such embodiments, bar is designed at least partly hollow --- to provide the space for accommodating one or more hair brushing parts in folded structure.In this embodiment, bristle portion Part can have the one or more hinges for for example allowing folding means.

Imagine an embodiment, wherein personal nursing applicator includes being attached to two bars of handle in two lateral position, So that handle is arranged between the distal end of two bars.In this embodiment of applicator, two bars are by the first bar and substantially It is parallel to the second bar composition of the first bar.First bar has the first array of bristles for being attached to it, and the second bar is with attached To its second array of bristles.First array of bristles is different at least one feature from the second array of bristles, the feature choosing The free following group constituted: distribution patterns of the bristle on bar, bristle material, length, rugosity, shape, specific gravity, rigidity, hardness, Flexible resilient, color and the tilt angle relative to bar.In addition it is essentially two individually coatings that such construction, which can provide, The convenient combination of device, each bristle with their own designs, and provides its own a function or multiple functions, such as It is described herein.In the another embodiment for including two parallel bars, one in bar can carry conventional applicator, including for example Twisted wire brush or molding brush.

It is a kind of for manufacturing the technique of personal nursing applicator, comprising: providing has proximally and distally at least first thin Stock provides at least one hair brushing part as described herein, and at least the first hair brushing part is attached at least the first bar. Technique can further include using technology selected from the following: molding, punching press, 3D printing, milling, extrusion, pultrusion and its any group The step of closing, being made from a plastic material at least the first elongate rod.Under the background of the technique for manufacturing hair brushing part, retouch herein Step involved in manufacture hair brushing part is stated.

It in one embodiment, will the step of at least the first hair brushing part is attached at least the first bar include by the first component It is attached to the distal end of bar, so that the first hair brushing part is arranged essentially parallel to the first bar.It in alternative embodiments, will at least first brush To be attached at least the first bar include the distal end that the first hair brushing part is attached to bar to hair component so that the first hair brushing part relative to First bar is angled.

In a further embodiment, at least one hair brushing part can the first bar proximally and distally between longitudinally attach To at least the first bar.In such configuration, at least the first hair brushing part can be configured to be arranged essentially parallel to the first bar.In addition The step of in, if it is desired, can surround bar the first hair brushing part of longitudinal axis twisting and bar --- so that being attached to first First hair brushing part of bar adapts to substantially spiral shape.Alternatively, it by adjusting the shape of hair brushing part and does not reverse Bar is, it can be achieved that with spirality pattern be attached at least the first bar at least the first hair brushing part.

On the other hand, this disclosure relates to a kind of personal nursing applicator, wherein bar itself include ultrasonic bond be connected to it is more The branching carrier of a bristle.The applicator includes at least one bar with longitudinal axis, proximal end and and proximal end including handle Opposite distal end, and be ultrasonically welded to bar and brushed according to the first predetermined pattern from its outwardly extending at least more than first Hair, wherein elongate rod and a bristle includes the compatible material of ultrasound at least more than first, and wherein bristle by the surface of bar with Direct ultrasonic bonds in bristle between each lengthwise portion and ultrasonic bonds are to bar.

A kind of continuous processing for manufacturing the personal nursing applicator includes providing at least first with longitudinal axis Bar strip；Around mobile endless belt wind at least the first continuous material stock, mobile annular belt has top side, rear side and between the two At least first edge, to make the first continuous material stock with the adjacent first edge of predetermined density；By the first bar strip with have and the The first edge juxtaposition of the band of first continuous material stock of one EDGE CONTACT, the first continuous material stock and the first bar strip include ultrasound Compatible material；The lengthwise portion of the first continuous material stock adjacent with first edge is ultrasonically welded to the first bar with predetermined density Item, and the lengthwise portion of the first continuous material stock is made to pass through the surface of the first bar strip and the institute of the first continuous material stock State the direct ultrasonic bonds between the surface of lengthwise portion and ultrasonic bonds are ultrasonically welded to first to be formed to the first bar strip Multiple first strand of bristle of bar strip；First bar strip with the multiple first strand of bristle for being ultrasonically welded to it is removed from endless belt； And will there is the first bar strip of the multiple first strand of bristle for being ultrasonically welded to it to be cut into multiple applicator parts, each coating Device component includes bar, and bar has proximal end, the distal end opposite with proximal end and the brush for being ultrasonically welded to bar between the proximal and distal ends Hair array.Bar strip can be manufactured by plastic material using any suitable technology, which includes but is not limited to molding, punching press, 3D Printing, milling, extrusion, pultrusion and any combination thereof.

Detailed description of the invention

The embodiment illustrated in attached drawing is substantially illustrative and illustrative, and is not intended to be limited to by claim The theme of restriction.When read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, it will be appreciated that the detailed description of exemplary embodiments, wherein identical structure is with identical Appended drawing reference indicate.

Figure 1A schematically shows the side view of the exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part according to the disclosure.

Figure 1B is schematically shown shown in Figure 1A and the viewgraph of cross-section of the embodiment of B-B interception along the line.

Fig. 2 schematically shows the side view of the exemplary embodiment of hair brushing part, and wherein bristle is relative to the vertical of carrier It is tilted to axis.

Fig. 3 schematically shows the side view of the exemplary embodiment of hair brushing part, and wherein bristle is relative to longitudinal carrier With different tilt angles.

Fig. 4 A schematically shows tool, and there are two the side views of the exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part of parallel array of bristles Figure.

Fig. 4 B is schematically shown shown in Fig. 4 A and the viewgraph of cross-section of the embodiment of B-B interception along the line.

Fig. 5 A schematically shows tool, and there are two the side views of the exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part of non-parallel array of bristles Figure.

Fig. 5 B is schematically shown shown in Fig. 5 A and the viewgraph of cross-section of the embodiment of B-B interception along the line.

Fig. 6 schematically shows the example of the hair brushing part of the symmetrical V-arrangement slit of the inner surface with equal length The viewgraph of cross-section of property embodiment.

Fig. 7 schematically shows the hair brushing part of the asymmetric V-arrangement slit of the inner surface with unequal width Exemplary embodiment viewgraph of cross-section.

Fig. 8 schematically shows the cross section of the exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part with odd number parallel bristle array View has the corresponding array of bristles being directly oppositely arranged across longitudinal carrier without array of bristles.

Fig. 9 schematically shows tool there are two the exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part of array of bristles, and each bristle includes Multiple tufts, wherein one tuft is deviated relative to the tuft of another array of bristles in array of bristles.

Figure 10 A-10M schematically shows the viewgraph of cross-section of the various non-restrictive illustrative embodiments of hair brushing part, It illustrates the various distributions of the array of bristles around the periphery of hair brushing part.

Figure 11 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of applicator for cosmetics, which includes having proximal end With the bar of distal end, and it is attached to the hair brushing part of the distal end of bar, wherein hair brushing part is arranged essentially parallel to bar.

Figure 12 schematically shows another exemplary embodiment of the applicator of the cosmetics device including bar, wherein bristle Component is attached to the distal end of bar with the certain angle relative to bar.

Figure 13 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of the applicator for cosmetics including bar, and plurality of hair brushing part exists Bar is attached between the opposed end of bar.

Figure 14 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of the applicator for cosmetics including bar, wherein being attached to the opposite of bar The hair brushing part of bar among end has the shape around the spiralling substantially spiral coil of bar.

Figure 15, which is shown schematically in bar and is attached to its hair brushing part and has surrounded the longitudinal axis of bar, is twisted it Before, the exemplary embodiment of the applicator similar with Figure 13.

Figure 16, which is shown schematically in bar and is attached to its hair brushing part and has surrounded the longitudinal axis of bar, is twisted it Afterwards, so that hair brushing part formation is spiralling substantially spiral spiral-shaped around the longitudinal axis of bar, such as scheme Applicator shown in 15.

Figure 17 schematically shows the cross section of the exemplary embodiment of applicator, and wherein hair brushing part is via recessed in bar Engagement protrusion in slot and hair brushing part is slidably attached to bar.

Figure 18 is shown schematically for the exemplary embodiment of the continuous processing of the applicator for cosmetics of the manufacture disclosure Segment.

Figure 19 is shown schematically for the exemplary embodiment of the continuous processing of the applicator for cosmetics of the manufacture disclosure.

Figure 20 A-20H shows the exemplary embodiment of the cross-sectional shape of bristle, the shape include round (Figure 20 A), Rectangle (Figure 20 B), triangle (Figure 20 C), polygon (Figure 20 D), oval (Figure 20 E), solid (Figure 20 A-20F), hollow (Figure 20 G) and irregular (Figure 20 H) shape.

Figure 21 schematically shows the cross section of the exemplary embodiment of the bicomponent filament yarn including core and shell.

Figure 22 schematically shows the exemplary implementation of the hair brushing part including core and the multiple longitudinal carriers for being attached to it Example.

Figure 23 A is shown schematically for the illustrative processes of manufacture hair brushing part.

Figure 23 B is the schematic cross-sectional view intercepted along the line B-B of Figure 23 A.

Figure 24 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of technique shown in Figure 23 A.

Figure 25 schematically shows another exemplary embodiment of technique shown in Figure 23 A.

Figure 26 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment around the pattern with two stock yarn lines of winding.

Figure 27 is shown schematically in the cross section of the exemplary embodiment of endless belt used in technique of the invention, institute Stating endless belt has the yarn of winding on it, and wherein yarn forms annular ring.

Figure 28 is shown schematically in the cross section of the exemplary embodiment of endless belt used in technique of the invention, institute Endless belt is stated with yarn, is wound around bending section, and is ultrasonically welded to mutually opposite with juxtaposed bearing with edge Item, wherein yarn is split off to form multiple free ends.

Figure 29 A-29Q schematically shows several non-restrictive illustrative embodiments of the cross-sectional profiles of longitudinal carrier.

Figure 30 schematically shows the segment of technique, and shows exemplary cross section angle position of the support strip relative to band It sets.

Figure 31 A-31G schematically shows several exemplary realities of the carrier including the double modular constructions of side-by-side type with cross section Apply example.

Figure 32 A-32D schematically shows several exemplary realities of the carrier including the double modular constructions of core-skin type with cross section Apply example.

Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B schematically show the side view of the exemplary embodiment including matrix-fibrillar structure carrier Figure and cross section.

Figure 34 A schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of the carrier including " hollow cake wedge " structure with cross section.

Figure 34 B schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of the carrier including " conjugation cake wedge " structure with cross section.

Figure 35 A-35C is shown schematically for the segment of the illustrative processes of manufacture personal nursing applicator, wherein more A hair brushing part is attachable to central core part, is then attachable to bar.

Figure 36 A-36C schematically shows manufacture at including the substantially flat bearing with multiple bristles extending therefrom The exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part of carrier, the carrier can be folded to form rectangular shape (Figure 36 B) or circle around core Shape (Figure 36 C).

Figure 37 A and Figure 37 B schematically show include in Figure 37 A " expansion " and folded in Figure 37 B two and half The exemplary embodiment of the hair brushing part of cylindrical body.

Figure 38 A-38C, which is schematically shown, to be fabricated to continuous elements and is hereafter trimmed to form the multiple of desired length The exemplary embodiment of partial hair brushing part, these parts can be soldered or be bonded together in other ways.

Figure 39 schematically shows double exemplary embodiments for brushing applicator.

Figure 40 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of roll coating device.

Figure 41 A and Figure 41 B schematically show the exemplary embodiment of " tweezers " applicator.

Figure 42 A-42C schematically shows the exemplary embodiment with the applicator for folding brush.

Figure 43 A and Figure 43 B schematically show another exemplary embodiment with the applicator for folding brush.

Figure 44 A-44D schematically shows the other exemplary embodiments with the applicator for folding brush.

Specific embodiment

As shown in Figure 1-3, the hair brushing part 10 for applicator for cosmetics includes longitudinal carrier 20 and multiple bristles 30.It carries Body 20 and bristle 30 include the compatible material of ultrasound.The compatible material of this ultrasound may include such as nylon and polypropylene.It is longitudinal Carrier 20 has the cross section of longitudinal axis 21, length L and any suitable shape.The non-limiting of the cross-sectional shape of carrier is shown Example includes circle, rectangle, triangle, polygon and ellipse.Carrier 20 can have irregular shape.Carrier 20 may also include flat Flat, solid or hollow structure.Figure 29 A-29Q shows the several of the cross-sectional profiles of longitudinal carrier 20 and unrestricted shows Example property embodiment.Carrier 20 can be manufactured by any method known in the art, and such as molding, 3D printing, milling, is squeezed at punching press Out, pultrusion and any combination thereof.

Carrier 20 may include uniform single material structure.Alternatively, carrier 20 may include poly-material structure, wherein in material It is at least one can ultrasonic welding.For example, carrier 20 may include double modular constructions (Figure 31 A-31G) side by side, wherein material One in (20a, 20b) can ultrasonic welding.Alternatively, carrier 20 may include so-called skin-core structure (Figure 32 A and figure 32B), wherein at least crust 20a include can ultrasonic welding material.When expectation is provided with the core for the integral strength for helping carrier When, this core-skin type carrier 20 can be it is beneficial, wherein one in component (core 20b) is complete by another component (crust 20a) It surrounds, and crust 20a enables carrier to be ultrasonically welded on bristle.

Another multicomponent structure that can be used for constructing carrier 20 is so-called matrix-fibrinogen or fabric of island-in-sea type, double components Structure, as shown in Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B.In this carrier, exists and be arranged in the matrix of another material (" sea ") 20a A kind of material (" fibrinogen " or " island ") 20b discrete regions." island " 20b may include can melt-spun polymer, such as Buddhist nun Dragon, polyester or polypropylene；And polystyrene water-soluble polyester and the polyvinyl alcohol of plasticising or saponification can form sea or matrix 20a.The segmentation pie structure of alternating segments including two or more materials also is used as carrier 20, such as Figure 34 A and Figure 34 B Shown in.In this carrier, the part of alternative materials 20a, 20b can be made of such as nylon and polyester.In figure 34 a, it carries Body 20 includes so-called " hollow cake wedge "；And in Figure 34 B, carrier 20 includes so-called " conjugation cake wedge ".

Since carrier 20 and bristle 30 include the compatible material of ultrasound, bristle 30 can be ultrasonically welded to carrier 20, to be formed Through the length L of carrier or its any portion of predetermined distribution pattern.Surface and bristle 30 due to ultrasonic welding, in carrier 20 Lengthwise portion 35 between will form directly bonding 23.The bristle 30 for being ultrasonically welded to carrier 20 can be according to predetermined pattern from carrier 20 extend outwardly.This predetermined pattern can be based on the desired characteristic of hair brushing part 10, as will be discussed herein.

For example, bristle 30 may include the longitudinal axis 21 relative to carrier with the various of about -45 degree to about+45 degree Angle extends from carrier.All bristles 30 can have common tilt angle A relative to axis 21.Alternatively, bristle 30 can phase There is different tilt angles for axis 21.In the embodiment of fig. 2, for example, all bristles 30 relative to axis 21 with big Identical angle A is caused to tilt.In the fig. 3 embodiment, the tilt angle relative to carrier 20 is different between bristle 30, and Each bristle 30 makes some bristles 30 intersect from the angle that carrier extends, to form cruciform pattern between them. Bristle 30 can be different from each other in terms of at least one physical characteristic, and the physical characteristic is selected from the group being made of the following terms: material Material, length, rugosity, shape, cross-sectional structure or geometry (for example, solid or hollow), specific gravity and relative to carrier Tilt angle.

As shown in Fig. 4 A-5B, multiple bristles 30 may include at least the first array of bristles or row 31 and the second array of bristles Or row 32.(Fig. 4 A and 4B) can be substantially parallel with each other arranged in the array 31 and 32 of these bristles.Alternatively, array of bristles 31 It can be set to be not parallel to (Fig. 5 A and 5B) each other with 32.In each of array of bristles, single bristle can also be parallel to It each other, can be not parallel each other alternatively, alternatively.

In the embodiment in fig. 9, the bristle in the first array of bristles 31 is grouped to include a tuft 41 more than first, and the Bristle in two array of bristles 32 is grouped to include a tuft 42 more than second.A tuft 41 can be along the length of carrier 20 more than first Degree is deviated relative to more than second a tufts 42.Between the tuft 41 of first array of bristles 31 and the tuft 42 of the second array of bristles 32 Offset degree can be in the whole length L of carrier 20 or its any part it is constant, or can according to application change.? In the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 9, tuft 41 and 42 is relative to each other with roughly equal spacing bias.

Elongate carrier 20 can have any suitable shape.In several exemplary embodiments shown in this article, elongated load Body 20 has the longitudinal slit 50 being arranged along the length L of carrier, as shown in fig. 1b.Slit 50 can have any suitable shape Shape.For example, slit 50 can advantageously generate general v-shape profile when observing in perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis 21 cross section. The second inner surface 52 that V-arrangement slit 50 has the first inner surface 51 and is at an angle of relative to the first inner surface, the first inner surface 51 Angle B is formed therebetween with the second inner surface 52.In one embodiment, angle B may include from about 1 degree to about 179 Degree.In another embodiment, angle B may include from about 5 degree to about 90 degree.In another embodiment, angle B may include from About 10 degree to about 45 degree.In another embodiment, angle B may include from about 15 degree to about 30 degree.

V-arrangement slit 50 can be symmetrically, that is, the first inner surface 51 and the second inner surface 52 have substantially the same depth D1, D2, as shown in Figure 6.Alternatively, V-arrangement slit 50 can be asymmetric, that is, one in inner surface 51,52 is comparable another One wider or narrower.In the exemplary embodiment of Figure 1B, the first inner surface 51 of slit 50 than the second of slit 50 in table Face 52 is narrower, and in the exemplary embodiment illustrated in fig. 7, the first inner surface 51 (having depth D1) (has than the second inner surface 52 Depth D2) it is wider.

The first inner surface 51 and the second inner surface 52 of slit 50, which are convenient to offer bristle 30, can be ultrasonically welded to its Contact surface.For example, the first array of bristles 31 can be ultrasonically welded to the first inner surface 51, and the second array of bristles 32 can ultrasonic bond It is connected to the second inner surface 52, as shown in Figure 7.Bristle 30 is welded to the inner surface 51,52 of slit 50, so that being attached in first The lengthwise portion 35a of first array of bristles 31 on surface 51 is arranged essentially parallel to the first inner surface 51；And it is attached in second The lengthwise portion 35b of second array of bristles on surface 52 is arranged essentially parallel to the second inner surface 52 of slit 50, such as institute in Figure 1B Show.As used herein, " lengthwise portion " of term bristle refers to the part of bristle, and the size measured in a longitudinal direction is significant Greater than the size measured in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction.

In the embodiment for including multiple array of bristles, array of bristles can extend around the periphery of carrier from carrier 20, enclose Extend (Fig. 8, Figure 10 A-10D) equally spaced from each otherly around the periphery of carrier, or in other ways extend (Fig. 9, Figure 10 F, Figure 10 L, Figure 10 M).In exemplary embodiment as shown in fig. 8, including circumferentially extended from carrier 20 multiple array of bristles 31,32, 33,34,35,36 and 37, array of bristles is arranged around carrier with non-random pattern, wherein without array of bristles have with Its correspondence array of bristles being directly oppositely arranged (across longitudinal carrier 20).Multiple arrays of bristle 30 can by odd number array or Even number array composition.Odd number bristle may be selected, such as from three, five, seven, nine, 11,13,15 It is a etc..Fig. 9-21 schematically shows the viewgraph of cross-section of several non-restrictive illustrative embodiments of hair brushing part 10, packet Include the multiple arrays for the bristle 30 being differently distributed around the periphery of hair brushing part 10.

About one or more physical parameters or characteristic, such as material, color, length, rugosity, longitudinal shape, cross section Shape, specific gravity, rigidity, hardness, flexibility, elasticity, each carrier linear segment each bristle quantity, along carrier Distribution patterns, density, surface characteristic (including surface energy), bristle are relative to the tilt angle of carrier and each bristle relative to that This tilt angle, the array of bristle 30 or each bristle 30 can be different from each other.

Bristle 30 can have any suitable cross-sectional shape, including circle, rectangle, triangle, polygon, ellipse, Solid, hollow and irregular shape and any combination thereof.Figure 20 A-20H shows above-mentioned several exemplary embodiments.Bristle 30 can be by monofilament and bicomponent filament yarn, and the bicomponent filament yarn such as including core and shell is made.The example of bristle 30 shown in Figure 21 Property embodiment in, bristle 30 include shell 30 and core 30b, the latter include three individual stocks.

In one embodiment, hair brushing part 10 can further include the core 60 that longitudinal carrier 20 is attached to it.In the example of Figure 22 Property embodiment in, the segment of hair brushing part 10 is shown as including core 60 and multiple longitudinal carriers 20.Core 60 may include any suitable Material, such as PET, nylon, polypropylene and other.Core 60 can have any suitable cross section, such as circle, rectangle, three Angular, polygon, ellipse, solid, hollow and irregular shape (are similar to those shown in Figure 20 A-20H, do not examine Worry ratio).

It would be recognized by those skilled in the art that can also be used for core herein in regard to the type for the multicomponent structure that carrier 20 describes 60 construction；And the disclosure contemplate manufacture core 60 any suitable method, such as molding, punching press, 3D printing, milling, Extrusion, pultrusion and any combination of them.

Equally, any suitable method for carrier 20 being attached to core 60 can be in processes disclosed herein, including but not It is limited to using those of adhesive material, ultrasonic welding, heat fusing and mechanical device, such as using interlocking or slide protrusion And/or slit etc..

Present disclosure also relates to a kind of applicator for cosmetics including hair brushing part as described herein.In the several of Figure 11-16 In a exemplary embodiment, applicator for cosmetics 200 includes at least one bar 210, has the proximal end including handle 211a 211, the distal end 213 opposite with proximal end 211 and the surface 212 of bar.Hair brushing part 10 can be attached to bar according to various patterns 210.Alternatively or additionally, bar 210 may include hair brushing part 10.In the latter construction of applicator 200, hair brushing part bar Should advantageously have suitable rigidity.

Applicator for cosmetics 200 can utilize single hair brushing part 10, be designed to execute one or more functions times Business.Alternatively, applicator for cosmetics 200 can utilize multiple bristle components 10, be configured and arranged to perform various functions and appoint Business, such as heavy duty mascara coating, the coating of increase volume mascara, promotion and curling mascaras coating, eyelashes separate eyelashes Cream coating and any combination thereof.As the skilled person will recognize, heavy duty mascara coating is related to accurately loading Brush simultaneously controls the loading profile of the product on brush, to provide the heavy duty of the product to be allocated to eyelashes.This, which usually passes through, makes The brush of loading is realized by being significantly greater than the wiping hole of the core of brush.Increase volume mascara coating be related to brush with to Give the ability of mode deposition formulation (formula) in the visual profile of eyelashes of the bigger vision rugosity of eyelashes or diameter.Reason The applicator thought will deliver heavy duty in a directional manner, without making eyelashes reunite together, so that single eyelash volume is most Bigization.It is promoted and curling mascaras coating is related to application of mascaras in this way, so that product helps to keep eyelashes In the crimped position of modification, or enable chemical property that eyelashes shape is fixed on crimped position.The preferential of certain products is sunk Product may require that more product depositions in the lower half portion of eyelash length, reduce the volume by gravity to avoid the weight of product Qu Xiaoying.Eyelashes separation mascara coating be related to user combing and separation eyelashes and meanwhile keep product on eyelashes it is desired The ability of distribution.The product of best separation applicator depositing homogeneous amount on each eyelashes, without by eyelashes aggregation or clustering Together, they can be adhering to each other there, because the product on some eyelashes and the product on adjacent eyelashes bond.

In the embodiment in figure 11, hair brushing part 10 is attached to the distal end 213 of bar 210, so that hair brushing part 10 is substantially It is parallel to bar 210.Hair brushing part 10 can permanently or removably be attached to bar 210.The latter situation shown in Figure 11 Under, it is at least partly that hollow bar 210 and hair brushing part 10 can be for example by frictional connection, screw thread including cooperation/locking members Sliding equipment, or be removably coupled to bar 210 in other ways by any means as known in the art.

In the fig. 12 embodiment, hair brushing part 10 is attached to bar 210 so that hair brushing part 10 can relative to bar 210 at Angle.The angle position of hair brushing part 10 can be permanent.Alternatively, hair brushing part 10 is attachable to bar 210, with opposite It is angularly moved in it.Any means as known in the art can be used to permanently or removably that hair brushing part 10 is attached It is connected to the distal end of bar 210, for angled construction.For example, hinge 213 or similar rotation connection, such as ball can be used Nest." activity " hinge (not shown) may further be used to as needed with angled construction by a part of hair brushing part 10 relative to Another part of hair brushing part 10, and position and/or adjust relative to bar 210.Hinges can be in the brush with bar 120 Particularly useful in the embodiment of hair component 10, which includes can curved bendable wire (not shown) as needed.

In the embodiment of figure 13, multiple hair brushing parts 10 the proximal end of bar 211 and distal end 213 between and with relative to The parallel construction of bar 210 is attached to bar 210.In such configuration, a hair brushing part 10 or multiple hair brushing parts 10 can pass through Any means as known in the art are permanently attached to bar 210, such as pass through adhesive gluing, ultrasonic welding and mechanical dress It sets.Alternatively, a hair brushing part 10 or multiple hair brushing parts 10 are removably attached to bar.In Figure 17, for example, bristle portion Correspondingly molding protrusion can be slided via the groove formed in bar 210 and in hair brushing part 10 by part 10a, 10b, 10c and 10d It is attached to bar 210 dynamicly.In this or similar embodiment, available another brush with different function of a hair brushing part Hair part replacement, or the purpose for testing or demonstrating.Applicator 200 removably and interchangeably receives various bristle packs This ability of part 10 helps to increase the versatility of applicator, because it allows consumer various with the realization of single applicator Functional task, for example, such as those described above.

As shown in Figure 14 and Figure 16, hair brushing part 10 is attachable to bar 210, to include the longitudinal axis spiral around bar The substantially spiral coil risen.This can be placed by the way that hair brushing part 10 is surrounded bar 210 with desired helical configuration, And the hair brushing part so placed permanently or removably is attached to bar to realize, as shown in Figure 14.Alternatively or Additionally, the longitudinal axis (Figure 15) that hair brushing part 10 can be arranged essentially parallel to bar is attached to bar 210, then bar 210 and attached Hair brushing part 10 to it is twisted around the longitudinal axis of its own together, so that being ultrasonically welded to the bristle 30 of bar 210 Change their positions relative to each other obtained during ultrasonic welding.In a specific embodiment shown in Figure 16, Bar 210 is twisted around the longitudinal axis of its own together with the hair brushing part 10 for being attached to it, until hair brushing part 10 obtains Desired spiral-shaped (Figure 16).

The element of the disclosure including process as described herein may be utilized in fabricating the personal nursing coating of any known design Device, including but not limited to conventional single brushing applicator, double-coated device, roll coating device, so-called " clamshell style " applicator, institute " tweezers " applicator of meaning, the applicator and other including expansion brush.Although the present invention is not limited to listed applicator, Briefly describe and show herein several exemplary embodiments of those applicators.

The embodiment of applicator for cosmetics 300 shown in Figure 39 includes so-called both-end construction, wherein the hand of applicator Handle 311 is arranged between two ends of applicator, and wherein applicator includes at least one bristle portion for being attached to bar 210 Part 10 or the hair brushing part for itself forming bar 210, as described herein.Such both-end applicator 300 can be by its opposite end Tool realizes two step products applications there are two different brushes at portion, such as heavy duty brush on one end and opposite Promotion-curling brush on end, or the brush and eyelashes on opposed end point of increase volume on one end From brush.For this purpose, both-end applicator can have molding brush or twisted wire brush for example on one end, and in opposite end Ultrasonic welding brush in portion.Alternatively, according to the disclosure and with different physical properties two ultrasonic weldings brush Son can be used in both-end applicator.

Figure 40 schematically shows the exemplary embodiment of roll coating device 400 comprising is attached to frame 430 to be used for The cylindrical bristle roller 420 of moving in rotation in frame 430.Any of device, such as pin and ball bearing 410 can be used to Attachment rollers 420.The entire function surface of roller 420 or its any part may include hair brushing part 10 of the invention.Although in Figure 40 Shown in the embodiment of roll coating device 400 include the multiple single bristles extended from roller, but those skilled in the art's meeting It will be readily understood that, further include instead of single bristle or other than single bristle, such as other implementations of felt shape working surface Example can also be made according to the disclosure.

The exemplary embodiment of so-called " tweezers " applicator shown in Figure 41 A and Figure 41 B includes free a pair of of leg Portion, they are interconnected at each of their own end place, are moved for the opposite of another in their own end It is dynamic.Figure 41 A shows the applicator 500 of the folding position inside shell 530.At least one of these free ends may include Hair brushing part 10 of the invention.Two legs 510 of applicator 500 can advantageously interconnect for for example, by pin, ball bearing or The relative rotation of any other device known in the art.Connection between two legs 510 can be spring-loaded, such as sheet It is known in field.An embodiment (but being not shown) is contemplated, wherein leg 510 for good and all attaches each other, and their phase Movement can be realized by making one in leg relative to another bending.

One exemplary embodiment of the applicator 600 of modified brush construction is shown in Figure 42 A-42C.Although Shown in the drawings of two array of bristles 30, but applicator 600 may include multiple array of bristles 30.These bristles 30 can be by structure Cause to rotate or move in other ways relative to each other --- to assign desired function or adapt to keep the shape of shell. In an illustrated embodiment, bristle 30 is a part of hair brushing part 10, is configured and arranged to fold and unfold, to change Become the shape of brush.The density that brush is designed to the bristle 30 of the brush relative to expansion increases the bristle of the brush folded 30 density.It is designed to for example make the bristle 30 in adjacent array to deviate on the longitudinal direction of brush, so that completely Density in the brush of folding is by the doubled in density relative to the brush of expansion.

One of above-mentioned applicator 600 is arranged in Figure 42 B and Figure 43 C and shows, and shows the folding combined with hollow stem 630 Folded brush.In this embodiment, the supporting member 20 of hair brushing part 10 can for example be rolled over by lever 650 from complete in hollow stem 630 Folded position (Figure 42 B) is moved to fully expanded position (Figure 42 C).Hollow stem 630 can advantageously comprise the sliding table gradually expanded Face (not shown) is configured and arranged to convenient for folding and unfolding bristle 30.

Another embodiment with the applicator for folding brush is schematically shown in Figure 43 A and Figure 43 B.Applicator 700 The moveable lever 750 including hollow stem 730 and in hollow stem 730.A pair of mutually opposite hair brushing part 10 is attachable to One end of lever 750, to the aggregate motion in bar 730.When hair brushing part 10 is removed hollow stem 730 by lever 750 When, hair brushing part 10 can be spring-loaded or be configured to be pivoted away from each other in other ways.In Figure 43 A and Figure 43 B Embodiment in, show two hair brushing parts 10, when brush is in folding position, hair brushing part 10 is positioned such that it Respective bristle 30 extend in the opposite direction.Embodiment shown in it will be understood by those skilled in the art that, which may also include, to be more than Two hair brushing parts 10 for being configured and arranged to unfold and fold, such as main explanation herein.

Figure 44 A-44D was schematically shown with showing similar to the applicator for folding brush shown in Figure 43 A and 43B Example property embodiment.In Figure 44 A, Figure 44 B and Figure 44 C, each of two hair brushing parts 10 include having semi-cylindrical shape The supporting member 20 of shape, specifically shows in the viewgraph of cross-section of Figure 44 C.In folding position, these semi-cylindrical supporting members 20 Form cylindrical.In Figure 44 A, Figure 44 B and 44D, two hair brushing parts 10 include having triangular cross-sectional shape Substantially prismatic supporting member 20, specifically as shown in Figure 44 D.In folding position, these triangular supports 20 form square The cross section of shape or square.Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that, if it is desired, using the other transversal of supporting member Face shape, including but not limited to ellipse, polygon, irregular shape and any combination thereof.

As shown schematically in Figure 23 A-26, the substantially continuous technique for manufacturing hair brushing part 10 may include several continuous The step of.It can for example carry out at least the first material or yarn pile 130 being continuously wrapped at yarn package station 150 mobile The step of 140 surrounding of endless belt.Band 140 has top side 141, back side 142 and at least first edge 143.In Figure 23 B, band 140 Also there is second edge 144.Material strand 130 may include any suitable element, yarn, line, monofilament, bicomponent filament yarn etc.. An embodiment is contemplated, wherein material strand 130 includes film.For convenience, term " material strand ", " yarn " etc. herein can be same Free burial ground for the destitute uses.First material or yarn pile 130 may include the yarn of any desired quantity, such as two, three, four etc.； These yarns can be identical --- or can be different from each other in terms of one or several physical characteristics.This physical characteristic Non-limiting example include yarn material, rugosity, cross-sectional shape, surface energy, elasticity, rigidity, color and other characteristics or Parameter.

Yarn 130 may include any material suitable for being ultrasonically welded to support strip 120.The non-limiting example of this material Including such as nylon and polyester.An embodiment is contemplated, wherein yarn 130 is by including a kind of material for being suitable for ultrasonic welding (or multiple material) and the composite construction of a kind of material (or multiple material) for being not suitable for ultrasonic welding are made.First yarn 130 can specific controlled rhythm be wrapped on band 140, the predetermined density of yarn 130 is made it possible to achieve, specifically with the At the point of one edge 143 and the juxtaposed yarn of second edge 144.The density can be constant --- or can be according to application Change in entire technique.Any suitable method known in the art around 140 winding yarn 130 of band can be used.

In the embodiment for combining several yarns 130, each of yarn 130 can surround band according to the pattern of its own 140 are wound, the tilt angle C including density and the direction D to advance relative to band 140, as shown in Figure 23 A.About every A yarn 130, the pattern can be identical or different with a pattern of the other yarns 130 wound around band 140 or multiple patterns. Tilt angle C can be from+45 degree to -45 degree.In the exemplary embodiment of Figure 23 A, angle C is about 90 degree.

Alternatively, it is designed according to the selection of manufactured hair brushing part 10, a yarn or multiple yarns 130 can be different Density and/or angle C be wound.For example, the first yarn 131 and the second yarn 132 are illustrated as in the embodiment of Figure 26 It is wound at different angles around band 140.Relative to the longitudinal axis T (i.e. the direction of the movement of band) of band, wound around band 140 The gained pattern of yarn 131,132 will include the part of the first yarn 131 being arranged on the top side 141 of band 140 and the second yarn 132 Part.The part that the first yarn 131 on the top side 141 of band is arranged in forms first angle relative to the longitudinal axis T of band C1, and the part for the second yarn 132 being arranged on the top side 141 of band forms first angle relative to the longitudinal axis T of band C2.In the exemplary embodiment of Figure 26, angle C1 and C2 is different.

Technique can further include connecting support strip 120 and the band 140 of a yarn 130 or multiple yarns 130 with winding The step of continuous juxtaposition.One support strip 120 or multiple support strips 120 can by or by row replacement machining position 160 by continuously or It intermittently supplies, as shown in Figure 23 A.As described herein, under the background of longitudinal bearer 20, support strip 120, which can have, appoints What suitable longitudinal direction and cross-sectional shape.Support strip 120 can be made of any material of the material compatible with yarn 130, be used for The purpose of ultrasonic welding is carried out therebetween.An embodiment is contemplated, wherein support strip 120 is by including being suitable for the one of ultrasonic welding The composite construction planted material (or multiple material) and be not suitable for a kind of material (or multiple material) of ultrasonic welding is made.Bearing Item 120 has longitudinal measure surface, is configured and arranged to contribute to form and a yarn 130 or multiple yarns 130 Direct ultrasonic bonds.Under the background of longitudinal bearer 20, this document describes the one of this surface for including V-arrangement cross-sectional profiles A embodiment.

In the exemplary embodiment of the technique shown in Figure 23 B and Figure 28, the first of the first support strip 120a and band 140 143 juxtaposition of edge, and 144 juxtaposition of second edge of the second support strip 120b and band 140.Several exemplary implementations shown in In example, the first support strip 120a is different from the second lattice framing 120b, as shown in Figure 23 B, Figure 28 and Figure 30.But art technology Personnel will readily appreciate that, it is possible to use the same or similar first support strip 120a and the second support strip 120b.Additionally, it is contemplated that One embodiment a, wherein support strip is used only, as shown in Figure 27.

The step of technique further includes, such as at welding post 170, and yarn 130 is ultrasonically welded to support strip 120, such as Shown in Figure 23 A.It can be listed in several details of ultrasonic welding used in the technique of the disclosure herein and pass through reference Mode is included in several patents of this paper and is described.Ultrasonic welding is usually directed to ultrasonic horn and driver fixing device (not It shows).Ultrasonic welding can be executed with a predetermined density of yarn 130 or multiple predetermined densities, the density can be constant Or variation, this depends on the application and design of manufactured hair brushing part 10.If desired, as observed in cross-section , by a support strip 120 or multiple support strips 120 are placed relative to the certain angle of band 140, it can be achieved that relative to The angled construction of the bristle 30 of carrier 20 in manufactured hair brushing part 10, as shown in figure 30.

During ultrasonic welding, the lengthwise of the yarn 130 of adjacent support strip 120 and band 140 in the region at its edge 143 Part can be formed between the surface of the lengthwise portion on the surface and yarn 120 of support strip 120 direct ultrasonic bonds 23 (Figure 1B, Figure 27 and Figure 28).In a continuous process, a continuous bristle bars 110 or multiple bristle bars 110 can be formed comprising bearing Item 120 and ultrasonic bonds are to support strip 120 and from its outwardly extending multiple yarn filaments 130.Ultrasound is viscous at the edge of band 143 The multiple yarn filaments 130 for tying item 120 may include annular ring, as shown in Figure 27.Alternatively, ultrasonic bonds are to the more of item 120 A yarn filaments 130 can have multiple free ends 139, as shown in Figure 28.The latter can be realized by division yarn filaments 130, such as It is described below.

Technique can further include, such as divide at least the first yarn 130 at separation station 180, to form at least first Multiple free ends of yarn 130, as shown in Figure 23 A.In the technique using the first support strip 120a and the second support strip 120b Embodiment in, division yarn 130 will lead to the formation of the first continuous continuous bristle bars 110b of bristle bars 110a and second, each Including support strip 120, and be ultrasonically welded to itself and from support strip 120 extend multiple yarn filaments 135, such as institute in Figure 23 A Show.

Technique can further include, such as trim or change in other ways the step of multiple yarn filaments 135 at change station 190 Suddenly, so that yarn filaments 135 obtain the physical property of desired length, shape, surface characteristic and other selections, to form finished product Bristle 30.The change of yarn filaments may include but be not limited to trimming, coating, Temperature Treatment, chemical treatment, radiation treatment and surface Energy, shape, color, angle is orientated and/or the change of tip sphering.Yarn filaments 135 all or part of can be subjected to it is such more Change.In the exemplary embodiment of the technique of Figure 24, change step was illustrated as before the step of cutting at cutting work station 200, Occur at change station 190, and in the exemplary embodiment of Figure 25, this is sequentially opposite.

Technique can further include the steps that changing at least the first support strip 120.Support strip change may include but be not limited to support The trimming of at least one portion or multiple portions of item, coating, Temperature Treatment, chemical treatment, radiation treatment, surface can more Change, the change of the change of shape and color.For example, support strip 120 can be selectively heated and/or partial mill is to form it Required shape.An embodiment is contemplated, wherein support strip 120 can apply by addition or be attached to the another of support strip 120 A element or material are reinforced.

Technique may include, such as the step of swipe 110 is cut into multiple hair brushing part 10 at cutting work station 200, often A hair brushing part 10 includes longitudinal carrier 20 and the multiple bristles 30 for being ultrasonically welded to it, as shown in Figure 24.It can be used any Suitable cutting tool, including but not limited to blade, heat, chemical means, laser and other.According to application, cutting step can It is executed after (Figure 24) before the step of changing multiple yarn filaments 110 (Figure 25) or the step of changing multiple yarn filaments 110. The step of changing multiple yarn filaments is executed after cutting step (Figure 25) can enable a manufacturer in creation hair brushing part 10 Various ultimately constructed aspects have greater flexibility.In the exemplary embodiment of Figure 25, for example, shown in hair brushing part 10a is different from each other in their own bristle pattern, and brush component 10b is also such.

Figure 18 schematically shows several processing steps, including trimming hair brushing part 10 (for example, at change station 190) To form hair brushing part 10a, 10b, 10c of trimming；(for example, at sortation station 195) classifies to hair brushing part；And Hair brushing part 10a, 10b, 10c of change and classification are attached respectively to bar 210a, 210b, 210c (for example, applying station in bar At 197).Then, can be performed finishing step (for example, at finishing station 290), such as with to bar provide handle (211a, 211b, 211c), and/or desired angled construction for forming bar etc. --- to form applicator for cosmetics 200.

In the exemplary embodiment of the technique shown in Figure 19, support strip 220 has enough rigidity, possible The bar 210 of applicator is formed after change.Similar to the other embodiments of technique, can apply at support strip application station 160 Support strip 220.Hereafter, yarn for example can be ultrasonically welded at welding post 170 with the support strip 220 of the juxtaposed edges of band 140 Line 130.Then, yarn 130 for example can be split into two continuous bristle bars at division station 180, then can be such as It is cut into each 100 of desired length at cutting work station 200, each 100 includes support strip 220 and be ultrasonically welded to Its multiple yarn filaments 135.These bristle bars 100 can be changed further, such as at change station 190, with from support strip Bar 210 is formed in 220.This can for example be realized by removing a part of yarn filaments 135 from support strip 220.Yarn filaments 135 from This part of support strip 220 removes and can be realized by any of mechanically or chemically means.In addition, yarn can also be trimmed Silk 135, to form the desired bristle profile of the brush of manufacture.Finally, achievable finishing step, such as attached by handle 211a It is connected to the reinforcement of 210 (not shown) of bar 210 and/or bar.

It should be recognized by those skilled in the art that the description of the various embodiments of processes disclosed herein is description technique Main and optional step exemplary embodiment --- and it is contemplated by the invention that can not literal description herein various arrangements, Different sequences or combination including processing step.For example, technique may include producing an array or multiple hair brushing parts 10, preferably With row arrangement parallel to each other, shown hair brushing part 10 is attached to central core part 11, then that central core part 11 is permanent on ground Or it is removably attached to the distal end of elongate rod 210, the elongate rod 210 has the proximal end including handle 211a, such as Figure 35 A- Shown schematically in the exemplary embodiment of 35C.In the embodiment of figure 22, hair brushing part 10 includes core 60 and is attached to its Multiple longitudinal direction brush carriers 20, each brush carrier have the multiple bristles 30 for being ultrasonically welded to brush carrier 20.

In the exemplary embodiment schematically shown in Figure 36 A, 36B and 36C, hair brushing part 10 can be manufactured such that packet The essentially flat branching carrier 20 with multiple bristles 30 is included, the bristle 30 is according to required pattern (figure extending therefrom 36A).Then, the hair brushing part 10 of the expansion can be folded around core 60, to form any desired cross-sectional shape, such as Rectangular shape (Figure 36 B) or circular shape (Figure 36 C).

In another exemplary embodiment, as shown schematically in Figure 37 A and 37B, hair brushing part 10 includes two and half Cylindrical body is shown as " expansion " in Figure 37 A.The two semicylinders can pass through in their mutually opposite edges Hinges 214 are combined together, and be folded into it is adjacent to each other, as shown in Figure 37 B.In another exemplary embodiment In, as shown schematically in Figure 38 A-38C, bristle 30 can be intermittently ultrasonically welded on continuous carrier element 22, such as Figure 38 A Shown in.Then, the carrier element 22 with the bristle 30 for being welded to it can be trimmed, to form multiple portions with desired length Divide 22a, as shown in Figure 38 B.Hereafter, two parts are solderable or are bonded together in other ways, have to be formed from it The carrier 20 of the multiple bristles extended, as shown in Figure 38 C.

Although specific embodiment has been illustrated and described herein, in feelings without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention Under condition, various other change and alter can be carried out.In addition, although there have been described herein various aspects of the invention, this A little aspects do not need to be applied in combination.Therefore, be intended to cover in the following claims within the scope of the invention it is all in this way Change and alter.

The expressions such as terms used herein " substantially ", " substantial ", " about ", " approximation " are attributable to any quantitative ratio Compared with, value, measurement or other expressions intrinsic uncertainty degree.These terms, which are also represented by quantificational expression, may differ from the reference The degree of the change of the basic function of value discussion topic without causing.In addition, size disclosed herein and value are not understood that To be strictly limited to the exact numerical.On the contrary, unless otherwise noted, each this size be intended to indicate that described value and this on weekly duty enclose Functionally equivalent range.For example, the value for being disclosed as " 65% " or " 2mm " is respectively used to refer to " about 65% " or " about 2mm ".

It limits unless expressly excluded or in other ways, the complete disclosure of herein cited each file passes through reference Mode is included in herein, and the disclosure includes any cross-referenced or related patent or patent application and this patent Shen It please require any patent application or patent of its priority or interests.Reference to any document is it is not an admission that it is about herein The prior art for any invention being disclosed or claimed --- or individually, or with an any other bibliography or more Instruct, imply or disclose to any combination of a bibliography any such invention.In addition, term herein is any The feelings that meaning or definition conflict with any meaning of the same or similar term in the document being included in by reference or definition Under condition, it should be subject to the meaning or definition of the fixed term referred to herein.

Claims (20)

1. a kind of personal nursing applicator, comprising:

At least one bar, the bar have longitudinal axis, the proximal end including handle and the distal end opposite with the proximal end, and

A bristle at least more than first, a bristle more than described first be ultrasonically welded to the bar and according to the first predetermined pattern from its Extend outwardly, wherein the bar and the bristle a at least more than first include the compatible material of ultrasound, and the wherein bristle Through the direct ultrasonic bonds ultrasonic bonds between lengthwise portion each in the surface of the bar and the bristle described in Bar to include at least one bristle row, or is parallel to wherein the bristle a at least more than first is ultrasonically welded to the bar The bar, or including surrounding the spiralling spiral coil of the bar.

2. personal nursing applicator according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the bristle a at least more than first includes extremely Few first bristle row and the second bristle row, and wherein the first bristle row and the second bristle row about at least one object Parameter difference is managed, the physical parameter is selected from the group of following composition: material, length, rugosity, shape, elasticity, rigidity, hardness, face Color, tilt angle and bristle be expert in distribution patterns, including between adjacent bristle density and distance and it is any they Combination.

3. according to claim 1 with personal nursing applicator described in any one of 2, which is characterized in that it is described at least more than first A bristle includes at least the first bristle row and the second bristle row, wherein the first bristle row includes more than first a tufts, and The second bristle row include more than second a tufts, and wherein a tuft more than described first relative to more than described second a tufts Offset.

4. according to claim 1 with personal nursing applicator described in any one of 2, which is characterized in that it is described at least more than first A bristle includes from the bar with the outwardly extending bristle of certain angle relative to the bar, and the angle includes from -45 degree To+45 degree.

5. according to claim 1 with personal nursing applicator described in any one of 2, which is characterized in that it is described at least more than first A bristle includes intersecting to form the bristle of the cruciform pattern of the bristle.

6. according to claim 1 with personal nursing applicator described in any one of 2, which is characterized in that be included in two side Two bars of the handle are attached at face, so that the handle is arranged among the distal end of described two bars, wherein institute It states two bars and is made of the first bar with the second bar for being parallel to first bar, wherein first bar, which has, is ultrasonically welded to it The first array of bristles, and second bar has and is ultrasonically welded to its second array of bristles, and wherein described first The bristle of array is different from the bristle of the second array at least one feature, and the feature is selected to be made of following Group: distribution patterns of the bristle on the bar, bristle material, length, rugosity, shape, specific gravity, rigidity, hardness, flexible resilient, Color and tilt angle relative to the bar.

7. a kind of for manufacturing the continuous processing of personal nursing applicator, the technique includes:

At least the first bar strip for having longitudinal axis is provided；

Around mobile endless belt wind at least the first continuous material stock, the endless belt has top side, rear side and between the two At least first edge, to make the first continuous material stock with the adjacent first edge of predetermined density；

By first bar strip with have described in the band of the first continuous material stock that is contacted with the first edge First edge juxtaposition, the first continuous material stock and first bar strip include ultrasonic compatible material；

The lengthwise portion of the first continuous material stock adjacent with the first edge is ultrasonically welded to institute with predetermined density The first bar strip is stated, and makes surface and institute of the lengthwise portion of the first continuous material stock by first bar strip State the direct ultrasonic bonds between the surface of the lengthwise portion of the first continuous material stock and ultrasonic bonds are to first bar Item, to form the multiple first bristle stocks for being ultrasonically welded to first bar strip；

First bar strip with the multiple first bristle stock for being ultrasonically welded to it is removed from the endless belt；And

To there is first bar strip for the multiple first bristle stock for being ultrasonically welded to it to be cut into multiple applicator parts, Each applicator part includes bar, and the bar has proximal end, the distal end opposite with the proximal end and in the proximal end and described The array of bristles of the bar is ultrasonically welded between distal end.

8. technique according to claim 7, which is characterized in that provide at least the first bar strip include using selected from by molding, The technology for the group that punching press, 3D printing, grinding, extrusion, pultrusion and any combination thereof are constituted is made from a plastic material the bar Item.

9. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that the technique includes that division is described at least First continuous material stock, to form its multiple free end.

10. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that the technique includes that change is the multiple At least one physical characteristic of first bristle stock or the array of bristles, wherein changing at least one described physical characteristic includes making At least some of the multiple first bristle stock or the array of bristles are subjected to selected from by the processing of the following group constituted: being repaired Whole, coating, mechanical treatment, Temperature Treatment, chemical treatment, radiation treatment, surface can change, change in shape, color change and Angle change in orientation.

11. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that the technique includes changing the coating At least first bar strip of device component or the bar, wherein change includes at least first bar for making the applicator part Item or the bar are subjected to selected from by the processing of the following group constituted: finishing, coating, mechanical treatment, Temperature Treatment, chemical treatment, Change, change in shape and the color change of radiation treatment, surface energy.

12. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that implemented with the density of variation around movement Endless belt wind continuous material strand the step of.

13. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that by least the first bar strip and the band At least first edge juxtaposition includes the second edge and described the by the second edge juxtaposition of the second bar strip and the band One edge is opposite.

14. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that at least around mobile endless belt winding First continuous material stock includes around the endless belt of movement winding at least the second continuous material stock, wherein described at least first The difference of continuous material stock and at least second continuous material stock is selected from by least one physics of the following group constituted Characteristic: material, thickness, elasticity, rigidity, cross-sectional shape, surface energy and color.

15. technique according to claim 14, which is characterized in that including with the first density around band winding described the One continuous material stock, and the second continuous material stock is wound around the band with the second density, first density is different In second density.

16. technique according to claim 14, which is characterized in that the first continuous material stock and the second continuous material Expect that stock is interlaced at least at first edge described in the band.

17. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that at least around mobile endless belt winding First continuous material stock includes that the continuous stock of first material is made to form pattern, wherein the first continuous material stock is arranged in institute It states the direction that the part on the top side of band is advanced relative to the band and forms acute angle.

18. technique according to claim 14, which is characterized in that wind at least first continuous material around mobile endless belt Material stock includes that the continuous stock of the first material is made to include pattern, wherein the top side of the band is arranged in the first continuous material stock On the direction advanced relative to the band of part form first angle, and the second continuous material stock is made to include figure Case, wherein the direction that the part that the second continuous material stock is arranged on the top side of the band is advanced relative to the band is formed Second angle, and wherein the first angle is different from the second angle.

19. the technique according to any one of claim 7 and 8, which is characterized in that by least the first bar strip and the band At least first edge juxtaposition includes the first bar strip described in juxtaposition, has and is configured to receive the first edge wherein Longitudinal slit.

20. technique according to claim 19, which is characterized in that when in the transversal of the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the bar strip When observing in face, the longitudinal slit is V-arrangement, the slit have the first inner surface and relative to first inner surface at Second inner surface of angle, first inner surface and the second inner surface formed from 1 degree to 179 in-between degree or from 5 degree to 90 degree of angle.