DE102006028388A1 - Hand device for combined facial care - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hand-held device (1) for combined facial care which comprises means for mechanically treating a facial skin (2) and means for steaming a facial skin (3). As a result, a considerable improvement in operating comfort is achieved compared with the prior art. In particular, a user saves space and costs through the combined device (1). At the same time, the cosmetic treatment is facilitated because he can now perform several treatment steps with a device (1).

Description

The The present invention relates to a hand-held facial care device.

recently are diverse, for the Home use suitable hand tools for the mechanical treatment of facial skin has become known. Further are devices for the separate steam treatment of facial skin known.

For example, is from the DE 42 43 876 A1 a device for skin treatment is known, which has a treatment button, through which a suction pressure field can be caused on a skin area, wherein the treatment button is provided with a heating and / or cooling device, through which the treatment button can be heated and / or cooled.

So far available in the prior art Devices over Mains power operated, they have the disadvantage that they for the Users are generally unwieldy. Is such a device to ensure an appropriate energy supply, firmly with the Connected to the power grid, are the movement possibilities of the user during the Application significantly restricted.

A professional skin cleansing usually involves several steps namely the removal of cosmetic residues such as e.g. Make up; opening the Pores, which is usually done by warm steam; the mechanical abrasion dead cell layers; the disinfection and the application a nourishing cream.

Around These steps professionally and with reasonable time to perform at home to be able to needed a user corresponding electrically powered handsets. there the user has to perform several steps with different devices. This has for him the disadvantage that a plurality of devices to procure. Has he has several devices, the advantageous over Rechargeable batteries with associated Charging stations are operable, so there is a risk that a device accidentally placed in a wrong charging station and thereby damaged.

Further could be observed that esp. Operated in battery mode equipment for the separate steaming of facial skin a very high energy consumption and thus have an unpleasantly short operating time.

Of these, The present invention is based on the object, one opposite the state of the art more economical handset to provide for face care.

These Task is performed by a handheld device for combined facial care with the features according to claim 1 solved. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention, which individually or in combination with each other are Subject of the dependent claims.

The Hand device according to the invention for combined Facial care is characterized by the fact that it means for mechanical Treatment of facial skin and steam treatment of facial skin includes. This will be opposite the prior art, a significant improvement in ease of use achieved. In particular, a user saves space through the combined device and costs. At the same time, the cosmetic treatment is also facilitated as he now with a device perform several treatment steps can.

When it has proven advantageous if the handset at least a, preferably replaceable, brush or a set of brushes. This has the advantage that a brush fits particularly well to the skin structure can adapt and above out with a mechanical wear of the brush only this and not the entire device must be replaced.

For the treatment of facial skin, it is still beneficial if the means to mechanical treatment vibrating and / or oscillating movements performs. Through these movements, a high efficiency of skin treatment at the same time subjectively pleasant feeling of a user allows.

In a preferred embodiment the means for mechanical treatment are electrical and / or Electromagnetically driven.

From It is also an advantage when training for a rotating or linear motion using an electric motor and / or an electromagnet become.

In a preferred embodiment the vibrating movement takes place with a frequency of 150 to 250 Hz, preferably 180 to 220 Hz, and most preferably 200 Hz. With a vibrating motion of these frequency / frequency ranges can Cosmetic remnants of different composition / origin as well if necessary, dead cell layers are removed with particular care.

It has proven to be advantageous if different brushes are used for different skin types and skin age. It is thus an advantage to use brushes with a more cleansing effect for the care of young skin. Due to the higher cell division rate and the higher water content from younger skin such brushes are particularly advantageous to remove impurities, both endogenous impurities such. Acne as well as exogenous contaminants such as dust particles or other particles transmitted through the air. With older skin, cell division rate as well as water content are lower. Here, such brushes are particularly beneficial to maintain the skin and support the renewal, z. B. by a light massage, which stimulates blood circulation. In general, the brushes with more cleansing effect will be harder and rougher than those with more nourishing effect.

In a preferred embodiment has the handset a liquid tank and a unit for atomization the liquid on. To facilitate the operation of the liquid tank can be made removable be. This facilitates filling as well as emptying older Liquids.

advantageously, indicates the unit for atomization the liquid an electronically controllable piezoelectric element for ultrasonic atomization, which Steam with a Trop fengröße of preferably 5 to 15 μm, preferably 7 to 12 μm, and more preferably 10 μm produced. Steam with such a drop size has proven to be particularly advantageous proven when it comes to opening skin pores. It is an advantage if a hydration by means of steam of 3 to 10 ml / min, preferably 4 to 7 ml / min and particularly preferably 5 mL / min.

When Advantageously, it has further proven when the steam is at a temperature from 35 to 55 ° C, preferred 30 to 50 ° C, and more preferably 38 ° C having. The temperature should be slightly above the natural skin temperature, around the pore opening to reinforce but not too high to avoid skin irritation.

In a preferred embodiment is the unit for atomization in such a way that in each case only one defined surface of the Facial skin with fluid and / or steam can be acted upon. Advantageously, this is defined area circular and has a diameter of 2 to 6 mm, preferably 3 to 5 mm, and more preferably 4 mm. This embodiment has the advantage that they are for the supply of the area with steam only a relatively small one Energy supply needed. It's easy to define as well as comfortable a face area of about 30 mm in diameter.

In a preferred embodiment the voltage is supplied to the means for mechanical treatment and / or the means for steam treatment via a mains supply and / or a battery supply. It is advantageous if the handset at least a rechargeable battery and at least one charging station, with which the battery can be charged.

When It has proven particularly advantageous if the heating device Such is that a warming the liquid only done when the handset connected to the charging station. The heating of the liquid requires special much energy. Will the handset designed so that a warming the liquid only done when the handset connected to the charging station, so the operating time in Battery operation considerably extended become.

From It is advantageous if the unit for atomizing the liquid Such is that the power supply of this unit via battery power and / or mains power. If e.g. the heating element only operated, if the handset connected to the charging station, and the unit for atomizing the liquid operated even when the handset is not connected to the charging station connected, so in battery operation can be a considerable extended duration the steam treatment can be achieved.

there it has been shown that it is advantageous to provide a temperature sensor, which upon reaching a - preferably adjustable temperature - the Turns off heating element and / or the controllability of the piezoelectric element in derogation. Is the achievement of these preferably adjustable Temperature to the user by optical or acoustic signal informed so he can be sure that he will have one for the steam treatment optimum temperature.

In a preferred embodiment, finally the handset various control programs, which preferably have a Display are adjustable. So can e.g. different programs for different skin types or for various cleaning or care programs are created, which can be retrieved by the user as needed.

The inventive device for combined facial care facilitates the usual treatment steps a professional facial care also independent of a landline fed voltage and allows such a comfortable and contemporary beauty care.

Further Advantages and embodiments of the invention will be described below various embodiments, to which, however, the present invention is not limited, and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In this show schematically:

1 a hand device for combined facial care in a front perspective view;

2 the handset after 1 in a perspective rear view together with charging station; and

3 a schematic representation of the structure of in 1 and 2 illustrated handset.

at the following description of the preferred embodiments In the present invention, like reference characters designate like or comparable components.

1 shows a handset 1 for combined facial care in a perspective front view. Clearly recognizable includes the handset 1 Means for mechanical treatment 2 facial skin and steam treatment 3 a facial skin. The means for the mechanical treatment of the facial skin are by at least one, preferably replaceable, brush 2 or a set of brushes 2a ; 2 B formed and can perform vibrating and / or oscillating movements. For this purpose, the means for mechanical treatment 2 a facial skin by an electric motor and / or an electromagnet 4 drivable. The vibratory movement is preferably carried out at a frequency of 150 to 250 Hz, preferably 180 to 220 Hz, and most preferably at 200 Hz. Furthermore, it has proven useful for different skin types and / or skin age different sets of brushes 2a . 2 B , ... to provide. These can preferably have different, in the handset 1 be stored in an electronic control programs are controlled, which preferably via a display 12 are adjustable.

As in 2 it can be seen which the handset 1 to 1 in a perspective rear view with charging station 11 shows include the means for steam treatment 3 at least one liquid tank 5 and a unit for atomizing the liquid 6 , The unit for atomization comprises an electronically controllable piezoelectric element 6 which steam 7 , Especially on the basis of ultrasonic atomization, with a drop size of 5 to 15 .mu.m, preferably 7 to 12 .mu.m, and particularly preferably produced 10 microns. The liquid supply by means of steam 7 is preferably 3 to 10 mL / min, preferably 4 to 7 mL / min, and more preferably 5 mL / min, wherein the vapor 7 a temperature of preferably 35 to 55 ° C, preferably 40 to 50 ° C, and particularly preferably 38 ° C.

The unit for atomization 6 is ideally designed such that in each case only a defined area of the facial skin with liquid and / or vapor 7 can be acted upon. In this case, the defined area is in particular circular and has a diameter of 2 to 6 mm, preferably 3 to 5 mm, and particularly preferably 4 mm. To power the means for mechanical treatment 2 and / or the vapor treatment agent 3 are a mains supply 9 and / or a battery supply 10 provided, wherein in the handset 1 at least one rechargeable battery 10 is arranged, what about a charging station 11 he follows.

3 shows a schematic representation of the structure of in 1 and 2 illustrated handset 1 , Recognizable include the means for steam treatment 3 further at least one heating device 8th , The heater 8th according to the invention is preferably such that a heating of the liquid takes place only when the handset 1 over the charging station 11 is charged. In particular, the unit is for atomizing the liquid 6 designed so that their power supply via battery power 10 and / or mains power 9 he follows. Appropriately, finally, a temperature sensor (not shown) may be provided, which upon reaching a - preferably adjustable temperature - the heater 8th switches off and / or the controllability of the piezoelectric element 6 in derogation.

The device according to the invention 1 for combined facial care facilitates the usual treatment steps of a professional facial care also independent of a fed via fixed voltage, thus enabling a comfortable and timely beauty care.

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Handheld device for combined facial

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medium for the mechanical treatment of facial skin; brush

2a, 2 B

sentence of brushes

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medium for steaming a facial skin

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Electric Motor and / or electromagnet

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liquid tank

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unit for atomization the liquid; Piezo element, esp. For ultrasonic atomization

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steam

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heater

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power supply

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battery supply

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charging station

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display

Claims (20)

Handset ( 1 ) for combined facial care, comprising means for the mechanical treatment of facial skin ( 2 ) and means for steaming a facial skin ( 3 ). Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for the mechanical treatment of the facial skin by at least one, preferably replaceable, brush ( 2 ) or a set of brushes ( 2a ; 2 B ) are formed. Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the means for the mechanical treatment of facial skin ( 2 . 2a . 2 B ) perform vibrating and / or oscillating movements. Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the means for the mechanical treatment of facial skin ( 2 . 2a . 2 B ) are electrically and / or electromagnetically driven. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that for the formation of a rotary movement and / or a linear movement of the brush / n ( 2 . 2a . 2 B ) an electric motor and / or an electromagnet ( 4 ) is provided. Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the vibrating movement takes place at a frequency of 150 to 250 Hz, preferably 180 to 220 Hz, and most preferably 200 Hz. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for different skin types and / or skin age different brushes ( 2a . 2 B , ...) are provided. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for steam treatment ( 3 ) at least one liquid tank ( 5 ) and a unit for atomizing the liquid ( 6 ). Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that the unit for atomizing an electronically controllable piezoelectric element ( 6 ), in particular for ultrasonic atomization, comprises which vapor ( 7 ) having a droplet size of 5 to 15 microns, preferably 7 to 12 microns, and more preferably produced 10 microns. Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that by means of steam ( 7 ), a liquid supply of 3 to 10 mL / min, preferably 4 to 7 mL / min, and more preferably 5 mL / min takes place. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the vapor ( 7 ) has a temperature of 35 to 55 ° C, preferably 40 to 50 ° C, and particularly preferably 38 ° C. Handset ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the atomisation unit ( 6 ) is such that in each case only a defined area of the facial skin with liquid and / or vapor ( 7 ) can be acted upon. Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the defined surface is circular and has a diameter of 2 to 6 mm, preferably 3 to 5 mm, and particularly preferably 4 mm. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for steam treatment ( 3 ) further comprises at least one heating device ( 8th ). Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for power supply of the means for mechanical treatment ( 2 ) and / or the vapor treatment agent ( 3 ) a mains supply ( 9 ) and / or a battery supply ( 10 ) are provided. Handset ( 1 ) according to claim 15, characterized in that this at least one rechargeable battery ( 10 ) and a charging station ( 11 ), with which the battery ( 10 ) can be charged. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the heating device ( 8th ) is such that a heating of the liquid speed takes place only when the handset ( 1 ) via the charging station ( 11 ) is charged. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the unit for atomizing the liquid ( 6 ) is such that its power supply via battery power ( 10 ) and / or mains current ( 9 ) he follows. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a temperature sensor is provided, which upon reaching a - preferably adjustable temperature - the heating device ( 8th ) switches off and / or the controllability of the piezoelectric element ( 6 ) stops. Handset ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises various control programs which, preferably via a display ( 12 ), are adjustable.