EP0738481A1 - Depilatory apparatus for removing strips of wax of the human body - Google Patents

Depilatory apparatus for removing strips of wax of the human body Download PDF

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EP0738481A1
EP0738481A1 EP96420138A EP96420138A EP0738481A1 EP 0738481 A1 EP0738481 A1 EP 0738481A1 EP 96420138 A EP96420138 A EP 96420138A EP 96420138 A EP96420138 A EP 96420138A EP 0738481 A1 EP0738481 A1 EP 0738481A1
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  • the present invention relates to human hair removal, and more specifically an apparatus for waxing.
  • Hair removal techniques by applying a depilatory wax have been developed for several years. These techniques consist of melting a certain amount of wax, then applying it in the molten state to the area to be depilated. After cooling, that is to say at least partial hardening, the film of cold wax is then removed. The hairs are extracted from the skin due to their attachment to the wax.
  • This device comprises a housing associated with a gripping means, a reservoir of the product to be applied, heating means and, at least one applicator roller.
  • This compact device of simplified design, makes it possible to control the temperature of the wax, facilitating, with respect to the prior devices, the operation of depositing the wax and cleaning the device.
  • a depilation technique has also been developed using a support strip, pre-coated with depilatory wax.
  • the operator places a pre-coated sheet or strip in an appliance. This heats this strip, and allows the melting of the wax which coats the support. After melting the wax on the support to which it adheres, the operator extracts the strip from the device and applies it to the area of the skin to be depilated, the coated side deposited on the skin. The hairs are then coated, and after solidification, it suffices to manually tear off the strip to achieve epilation of the desired area.
  • Such pre-coated sheets or strips are for example described in document US-2,425,696. This document also describes coating wax formulas.
  • the object of the invention is to improve the waxing processes mentioned above, and to provide an apparatus for human hair removal, the implementation of which is particularly simplified.
  • Another object of the invention is to allow the user, easy use on oneself, and this even in inaccessible places.
  • Another object of the invention is also to have an apparatus for hair removal which can be used with one hand.
  • Another object of the invention is also to limit the pain felt during the hair removal operation.
  • the invention relates to an apparatus for human hair removal comprising tear-off means intended for removing a depilatory strip previously deposited on the skin of the user, characterized in that it comprises means of maintaining the skin and means of manual gripping.
  • An apparatus for human hair removal in accordance with the invention, shown more particularly in FIG. 1, comprises tearing means intended for the removal of a depilatory band 3 previously deposited on the skin 4 of the user, means 5 for holding the skin 4, and manual gripping means.
  • This device can be compact and can be operated with one hand.
  • the stripping means comprise a roller 1 for stripping the depilatory strip 3.
  • the device comprises a motor for driving the tearing roller 1.
  • the device also comprises a device for hooking the end 12 of the epilatory strip 3.
  • this device is integrated with the tear-off roller 1.
  • the user When using the appliance, the user begins by lifting one end of the wax strip 3 deposited on the area to be epilated, then positions this end in the attachment means provided for this purpose. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the user can thus hang the end of the strip 3 by wedging between the cam 2 hooking and the tear roller 1.
  • the attachment cam 2 is firstly opened by rotation about an axis integral with the roller 1.
  • the end 12 of the epilatory strip 3 is surrounded around the end of the cam 2, the roller 1 is then positioned to close the cam 2 inside a housing located in the roller 1. This closing action then causes the end 12 of the depilatory band 3 to be jammed.
  • the rotation, represented by the arrow and the mark R, of the tearing roller 1 causes the movement, in the direction of the arrow provided with the mark D, of the device.
  • the strip 3 of wax is then torn from the skin 4.
  • the angle of the strip of wax 3 with the skin 4 at the tear-off point is better controlled than during tearing-off by direct manual gripping of the strip of wax. This angle depends on the diameter of the roller 1.
  • the skin 4 tends to wrap around the roller 1, which causes a bead 6, capable of causing significant pain.
  • the formation of this bead 6 contributes to the significant increase in a tangential component, at the level of the skin 4, during the lifting effort, all the more increasing the sensation of pain.
  • the device advantageously comprises a second roller 5, which maintains the skin and limits the formation of the bead 6 to a minimum, thus improving the tearing off and limiting the pain.
  • the roller 5 can simply be free to rotate.
  • the roller 5 is driven by a motor.
  • the linear speed of the roller 5 for holding the skin 4 is greater than that of the tear-off roller 1. In this way, the roller 5 stretches the skin during the tearing operation, and minimizes the formation of the bead 6 as well as possible.
  • Synchronization between the rotation of the roller 5 and that of the roller 1 can be ensured by transmission means.
  • These transmission means can be for example devices with toothed wheels or belts and associated or not with motorization means.
  • the roller 5 is retractable, that is to say that it can be raised to move away from the roller 1 and facilitate access thereto.
  • the roller 1 is also disengageable, that is to say detached from its drive motor.
  • the roller 5 for holding the skin 4 can be smooth but preferably has streaks or etchings on its surface.
  • These engravings give the roller 5 a relief making it possible to improve the adhesion of the latter to the skin 4, and facilitates the maintenance and the tension of the latter.
  • the drawing of these engravings can correspond to any shapes and in particular to geometric lines.
  • these engravings have an inclined direction, generating during the rotation of the roller 5, a lateral tension of the skin 4, and for example may correspond to parallel ridges in the form of chevrons.
  • the apparatus comprises a counter-roller 7 ensuring the maintenance of the strip 3 of wax against the tear-off roller 1.
  • the counter-roller 7 also makes it possible, in a particular embodiment of the invention, to pinch and drive the epilatory strip 3.
  • each of the rollers 1, 5 and 7 can be adapted in order to optimize the operation of the device.
  • the attachment of the strip 3 to the roller 1, the maintenance of the latter by the roller 7, and also the maintenance and tension of the skin resulting from the action of the roller 5, can be improved.
  • the apparatus comprises a motor 20 which can be put into operation by action on the control means 19.
  • Drive means allow, from the motor, to rotate the tearing roller 1 and the retaining roller 5.
  • the drive means comprise pinion and gear wheel devices.
  • a first pinion 14 placed on the drive shaft drives a double reduction wheel 15, in turn driving a distribution wheel 16.
  • the distribution wheel 16 is connected to two drive assemblies 17, 18 making it possible to rotate the rollers 1 and 5. These two assemblies 17, 18 are determined so as to ensure synchronization between the rollers 1 and 5.
  • the linear speed of the roller 5 is greater than that of the roller 1.
  • All of the drive means are housed on the side of the device, and in the holding handle, so as to ensure a compact aesthetic of the device.
  • one of the pinions, or drive wheels is mounted to rotate freely on its carrier shaft.
  • a dog-type device integral in rotation with this shaft makes it possible to drive this pinion, and to ensure the transmission chain between the motor and the rollers.
  • This device is held in an engaged position by means of an elastic washer. The action on a pusher allows to release the dog, and therefore to separate the roller from the motor. This position makes it easier to remove the strip of wax, wound on the tear-off roller, during hair removal.
  • An identical or equivalent device can also be adapted for the skin-holding roller, in particular for safety.
  • the device housing can be assembled from several independent parts 20, 21, 22.
  • their number is at least three. This arrangement makes it easier to assemble the device during its manufacture.
  • the device comprises a heating element 8 making it possible to attach a strip 10 to the end 12 of the strip 3 of depilatory wax.
  • This strip 10 can be made of fabric or gauze.
  • the strip 10 is secured to the strip 3 of wax by local reflow thereof.
  • the end 9 of the strip 10 replaces the end 12 of the strip 3 of wax, and makes it possible to avoid having to use a local uprooting of the latter.
  • the end 9 replaces the end 12 for fixing in the blocking means of the end of the wax strip, and for its drive by the tearing roller.
  • the heating element can be constituted by different means, in particular by a heating plate, flat or curved, or also by a heating roller, or a part of this roller.
  • This heating element can be fixedly and rigidly positioned on the device, but can also be mobile or partially mobile, or even free to rotate in the case of a heating roller.
  • the added strip 10 can also be on one end pre-impregnated with wax, on one side, thus making it easier to place it on the strip 3 of wax.
  • a first step consists in having a free end 9 or 12, integral with the strip 3 of wax deposited on the skin. This end is then positioned in hooking means.
  • the starting of the drive motor of the tearing roller 1 causes the rotation R of the latter and the displacement D of the device.
  • the strip wraps around the roller 1.
  • the roller 5 holds the skin during the tearing operation.
  • the device advances along strip 3, tearing it off quickly.
  • the device can be held and started by its user, who then uses only one hand. The device thus allows epilation in places that are not easily accessible, and easily, and limits the pain felt during this epilation.
  • the device can be used with most depilatory waxes.
  • Examples of formulas of these waxes are for example specified in the document US 2,425,696 cited above.
  • all of the parts making up the housing are made of plastic, for example ABS.
  • the transmission means are also made of plastic materials, for example POM for gears or pinions, and all of the axes in steel.
  • a low voltage electric motor allows the rollers to rotate.
  • This motor is supplied from a transformer connected to the electrical network, or from an incorporated switching power supply.
  • the power supply can also be ensured using batteries or batteries incorporated in the device, or any other known means.
  • the tear-off roller 1 has a diameter of approximately 4 cm
  • the skin-holding roller 5 has a diameter of approximately 2 cm
  • the apparatus has the dimensions d '' about 8 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm long.

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Abstract

The device comprises a body with a handle (11) and a first roller (1) designed to peel off a layer of wax (3) from the skin (4). A second roller (5) holds the skin down as the instrument is moved over it. The first roller has a cam catch (2) to grip the end of the wax layer. Both rollers can be motor driven. The skin retaining roller is rotated at a higher speed than the main roller. The first roller measures some 4 cm in diameter and the skin retaining roller 2 cm. The whole instrument measures about 8 x 8 x 8 cm. In variants of the design the instrument can incorporate a heater and a counter roller to grip the wax layer.

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La présente invention concerne l'épilation humaine, et plus précisément un appareil pour l'épilation à la cire.The present invention relates to human hair removal, and more specifically an apparatus for waxing.

Les techniques d'épilation par application d'une cire épilatoire ont été développées depuis plusieurs années. Ces techniques consistent à faire fondre une certaine quantité de cire, puis à l'appliquer à l'état fondu sur la zone à épiler. Après refroidissement, c'est-à-dire durcissement au moins partiel, la pellicule de cire froide est alors retirée. Les poils sont extraits de la peau en raison de leur solidarisation avec la cire.Hair removal techniques by applying a depilatory wax have been developed for several years. These techniques consist of melting a certain amount of wax, then applying it in the molten state to the area to be depilated. After cooling, that is to say at least partial hardening, the film of cold wax is then removed. The hairs are extracted from the skin due to their attachment to the wax.

Afin d'améliorer les dispositifs antérieurs, il a été développé des appareils, notamment celui décrit dans la demande de brevet européen EP-A-0.629.366 concernant un applicateur de produits thermofusibles, en particulier de cire à épiler.In order to improve the prior devices, devices have been developed, in particular that described in European patent application EP-A-0,629,366 concerning an applicator of hot-melt products, in particular depilatory wax.

Cet appareil comporte un boîtier associé à un moyen de préhension, un réservoir du produit à appliquer, des moyens de chauffage et, au moins un rouleau applicateur. Cet appareil compact, de conception simplifiée, permet de maîtriser la température de la cire, facilitant, vis-à-vis des dispositifs antérieurs, l'opération de dépôt de la cire et le nettoyage de l'appareil.This device comprises a housing associated with a gripping means, a reservoir of the product to be applied, heating means and, at least one applicator roller. This compact device, of simplified design, makes it possible to control the temperature of the wax, facilitating, with respect to the prior devices, the operation of depositing the wax and cleaning the device.

Il a aussi été développé une technique d'épilation utilisant une bande-support, pré-enduite de cire à épiler. L'opératrice pose une feuille, ou une bande pré-enduite dans un appareil. Celui-ci chauffe cette bande, et permet la fusion de la cire qui enduit le support. Après fusion de la cire sur le support auquel elle adhère, l'opératrice extrait la bande de l'appareil et l'applique sur la zone de la peau à épiler, le côté enduit déposé sur la peau. Les poils sont alors enrobés, et après solidification, il suffit d'arracher manuellement la bande pour réaliser l'épilation de la zone souhaitée. De telles feuilles ou bandes pré-enduites, sont par exemple décrites dans le document US-2.425.696. Ce document décrit également des formules de cire d'enduction.A depilation technique has also been developed using a support strip, pre-coated with depilatory wax. The operator places a pre-coated sheet or strip in an appliance. This heats this strip, and allows the melting of the wax which coats the support. After melting the wax on the support to which it adheres, the operator extracts the strip from the device and applies it to the area of the skin to be depilated, the coated side deposited on the skin. The hairs are then coated, and after solidification, it suffices to manually tear off the strip to achieve epilation of the desired area. Such pre-coated sheets or strips are for example described in document US-2,425,696. This document also describes coating wax formulas.

Ces améliorations permettent de simplifier l'opération d'épilation en facilitant l'opération de dépose de la cire sur la zone de la peau à épiler. Cependant, l'opération d'arrachage reste une étape importante du procédé d'épilation. Pour cela, on commence par soulever une extrémité de la bande de cire déposée sur la zone à épiler, qu'il faut ensuite arracher. Cette opération se révèle très délicate particulièrement là où la peau peut se soulever, ainsi que dans les endroits peu accessibles. Cette opération est également particulièrement douloureuse dans les endroits où la peau peut être distendue, notamment sous les aisselles.These improvements make it possible to simplify the epilation operation by facilitating the operation of depositing the wax on the area of the skin to be epilated. However, the removal operation remains an important step in the hair removal process. To do this, we start by lifting one end of the strip of wax deposited on the area to be epilated, which must then be torn off. This operation is very delicate, particularly where the skin can be lifted, as well as in inaccessible places. This operation is also particularly painful in places where the skin can be distended, in particular under the armpits.

L'objet de l'invention vise à améliorer les procédés d'épilation à la cire mentionnés précédemment, et à fournir un appareil pour l'épilation humaine dont la mise en oeuvre est particulièrement simplifiée.The object of the invention is to improve the waxing processes mentioned above, and to provide an apparatus for human hair removal, the implementation of which is particularly simplified.

Un autre but de l'invention est de permettre à l'utilisatrice, une utilisation aisée sur soi-même, et cela même aux endroits peu accessibles.Another object of the invention is to allow the user, easy use on oneself, and this even in inaccessible places.

Un autre but de l'invention est également de disposer d'un appareil pour l'épilation pouvant être utilisé à l'aide d'une seule main.Another object of the invention is also to have an apparatus for hair removal which can be used with one hand.

Un autre but de l'invention est encore de limiter la douleur ressentie lors de l'opération d'épilation.Another object of the invention is also to limit the pain felt during the hair removal operation.

Pour atteindre ces buts, l'invention concerne un appareil pour l'épilation humaine comprenant des moyens d'arrachage destinés à l'enlèvement d'une bande épilatoire préalablement déposée sur la peau de l'utilisatrice, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens de maintien de la peau et des moyens de préhension manuels.To achieve these goals, the invention relates to an apparatus for human hair removal comprising tear-off means intended for removing a depilatory strip previously deposited on the skin of the user, characterized in that it comprises means of maintaining the skin and means of manual gripping.

Dans différents modes de réalisation particuliers, l'invention comporte les caractéristiques suivantes, prises isolément ou dans toutes leurs combinaisons techniquement possibles:

  • L'appareil comprend un rouleau destiné à maintenir la peau lors de l'arrachage de la bande épilatoire.
  • Le rouleau de maintien de la peau est escamotable.
  • Les moyens d'arrachage comprennent un rouleau d'arrachage de la bande épilatoire.
  • L'appareil comporte un moteur pour l'entraînement du rouleau d'arrachage.
  • L'appareil comporte un moteur permettant l'entraînement du rouleau de maintien de la peau.
  • La vitesse linéaire du rouleau de maintien de la peau est inférieure à celle du rouleau d'arrachage.
  • L'appareil comprend un contre-rouleau assurant le pincement et l'entraînement de la bande épilatoire.
  • L'appareil comprend un dispositif d'accrochage, de l'extrémité de la bande épilatoire, ou d'une extrémité rapportée sur celle-ci, intégré au rouleau d'arrachage.
  • Le dispositif d'accrochage comporte une came d'accrochage.
  • L'appareil comprend un élément chauffant.
In different particular embodiments, the invention comprises the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in all their technically possible combinations:
  • The device comprises a roller intended to hold the skin during the tearing off of the epilatory strip.
  • The skin retaining roller is retractable.
  • The tear-off means comprise a tear-off roller for the epilatory strip.
  • The device includes a motor for driving the tear-off roller.
  • The device includes a motor for driving the skin holding roller.
  • The linear speed of the skin-holding roller is lower than that of the tear-off roller.
  • The device includes a counter-roller ensuring the pinching and the entrainment of the epilatory strip.
  • The apparatus comprises a hooking device, from the end of the epilatory strip, or from an end attached to it, integrated into the tear-off roller.
  • The hanging device comprises a hanging cam.
  • The apparatus includes a heating element.

Divers autres caractéristiques, buts, et avantages de l'invention, ressortiront de la description suivante, donnée à titre d'exemple et sans caractère limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés, sur lesquels:

  • La Figure 1 représente une coupe transversale, d'une réalisation de l'appareil selon l'invention.
  • La Figure 2 représente en coupe transversale, une autre réalisation de l'invention.
  • La Figure 3 représente un dispositif d'entraînement des rouleaux d'une réalisation motorisée de l'invention.
  • La Figure 4 représente une coupe transversale de la réalisation motorisée de la Figure 3.
  • La Figure 5 représente également une coupe transversale d'une autre réalisation d'un appareil pour l'épilation humaine, selon l'invention.
Various other characteristics, aims and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following description, given by way of example and without limitation, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 shows a cross section of an embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows in cross section another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 shows a roller drive device of a motorized embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 shows a cross section of the motorized embodiment of Figure 3.
  • Figure 5 also shows a cross section of another embodiment of an apparatus for human hair removal, according to the invention.

Dans les différentes figures, et parties de la description, présentant différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, le même numéro de référence a été utilisé, dans la mesure du possible, pour identifier les différents éléments identiques ou similaires.In the various figures, and parts of the description, presenting different embodiments of the invention, the same reference number has been used, as far as possible, to identify the different identical or similar elements.

Un appareil pour l'épilation humaine, conforme à l'invention, représenté plus particulièrement sur la Figure 1, comprend des moyens d'arrachage destinés à l'enlèvement d'une bande 3 épilatoire préalablement déposée sur la peau 4 de l'utilisatrice, des moyens de maintien 5 de la peau 4, et des moyens de préhension manuels.An apparatus for human hair removal, in accordance with the invention, shown more particularly in FIG. 1, comprises tearing means intended for the removal of a depilatory band 3 previously deposited on the skin 4 of the user, means 5 for holding the skin 4, and manual gripping means.

Cet appareil peut être compact et manipulable d'une seule main.This device can be compact and can be operated with one hand.

Les moyens d'arrachage comprennent un rouleau 1 d'arrachage de la bande 3 épilatoire. Avantageusement, l'appareil comporte un moteur pour l'entraînement du rouleau 1 d'arrachage.The stripping means comprise a roller 1 for stripping the depilatory strip 3. Advantageously, the device comprises a motor for driving the tearing roller 1.

Dans une réalisation préférée de l'invention, l'appareil comprend également un dispositif d'accrochage, de l'extrémité 12 de la bande 3 épilatoire. Sur la Figure 1, ce dispositif est intégré au rouleau 1 d'arrachage.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device also comprises a device for hooking the end 12 of the epilatory strip 3. In Figure 1, this device is integrated with the tear-off roller 1.

Lors de l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisatrice commence par soulever une extrémité de la bande de cire 3 déposée sur la zone à épiler, puis positionne cette extrémité dans les moyens d'accrochage prévus à cet effet. Dans la réalisation représentée à la Figure 1, l'utilisatrice peut ainsi accrocher l'extrémité de la bande 3 par coincement entre la came 2 d'accrochage et le rouleau 1 d'arrachage. La came 2 d'accrochage est dans un premier temps ouverte par rotation autour d'un axe solidaire du rouleau 1. L'extrémité 12 de la bande 3 épilatoire est entourée autour de l'extrémité de la came 2, le rouleau 1 est ensuite positionné afin de refermer la came 2 à l'intérieur d'un logement situé dans le rouleau 1. Cette action de fermeture entraîne alors le coincement de l'extrémité 12 de la bande 3 épilatoire.When using the appliance, the user begins by lifting one end of the wax strip 3 deposited on the area to be epilated, then positions this end in the attachment means provided for this purpose. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the user can thus hang the end of the strip 3 by wedging between the cam 2 hooking and the tear roller 1. The attachment cam 2 is firstly opened by rotation about an axis integral with the roller 1. The end 12 of the epilatory strip 3 is surrounded around the end of the cam 2, the roller 1 is then positioned to close the cam 2 inside a housing located in the roller 1. This closing action then causes the end 12 of the depilatory band 3 to be jammed.

La mise en rotation, représentée par la flèche et le repère R, du rouleau 1 d'arrachage entraîne le déplacement, dans le sens de la flèche munie du repère D, de l'appareil. En s'enroulant autour du rouleau 1 la bande 3 de cire est alors arrachée de la peau 4.The rotation, represented by the arrow and the mark R, of the tearing roller 1 causes the movement, in the direction of the arrow provided with the mark D, of the device. By wrapping around the roller 1 the strip 3 of wax is then torn from the skin 4.

Ainsi l'angle de la bande 3 de cire avec la peau 4 au point d'arrachage est mieux contrôlé que lors d'un arrachage par préhension manuelle directe de la bande de cire. Cet angle dépend du diamètre du rouleau 1.Thus the angle of the strip of wax 3 with the skin 4 at the tear-off point is better controlled than during tearing-off by direct manual gripping of the strip of wax. This angle depends on the diameter of the roller 1.

Dans cette opération d'arrachage, la peau 4 tend à s'enrouler autour du rouleau 1, ce qui provoque un bourrelet 6, susceptible de provoquer une douleur importante. D'autre part, la formation de ce bourrelet 6 contribue à l'augmentation importante d'une composante tangentielle, au niveau de la peau 4, lors de l'effort d'arrachage, augmentant d'autant plus la sensation de douleur.In this tearing operation, the skin 4 tends to wrap around the roller 1, which causes a bead 6, capable of causing significant pain. On the other hand, the formation of this bead 6 contributes to the significant increase in a tangential component, at the level of the skin 4, during the lifting effort, all the more increasing the sensation of pain.

L'appareil comporte avantageusement un deuxième rouleau 5, qui maintient la peau et limite la formation du bourrelet 6 à son minimum, améliorant ainsi l'arrachage et limitant la douleur. Le rouleau 5 peut être simplement libre en rotation. De préférence, le rouleau 5 est entraîné par un moteur. Avantageusement la vitesse linéaire du rouleau 5 de maintien de la peau 4 est supérieure à celle du rouleau 1 d'arrachage. De cette façon, le rouleau 5 tend la peau, lors de l'opération d'arrachage, et minimise au mieux la formation du bourrelet 6.The device advantageously comprises a second roller 5, which maintains the skin and limits the formation of the bead 6 to a minimum, thus improving the tearing off and limiting the pain. The roller 5 can simply be free to rotate. Preferably, the roller 5 is driven by a motor. Advantageously, the linear speed of the roller 5 for holding the skin 4 is greater than that of the tear-off roller 1. In this way, the roller 5 stretches the skin during the tearing operation, and minimizes the formation of the bead 6 as well as possible.

La synchronisation entre la rotation du rouleau 5 et celle du rouleau 1 peut être assurée par des moyens de transmission. Ces moyens de transmission pouvant être par exemple des dispositifs à roues dentées ou à courroies et associés ou non à des moyens de motorisation.Synchronization between the rotation of the roller 5 and that of the roller 1 can be ensured by transmission means. These transmission means can be for example devices with toothed wheels or belts and associated or not with motorization means.

Avantageusement le rouleau 5 est escamotable, c'est-à-dire qu'il peut être relevé pour s'éloigner du rouleau 1 et en faciliter l'accès. Le rouleau 1 est également débrayable, c'est-à-dire désolidarisé de son moteur d'entraînement. Ces caractéristiques permettent alors de faciliter l'enlèvement de la bande 3 de cire qui a été enroulée autour du rouleau 1 lors de l'arrachage.Advantageously, the roller 5 is retractable, that is to say that it can be raised to move away from the roller 1 and facilitate access thereto. The roller 1 is also disengageable, that is to say detached from its drive motor. These characteristics then make it possible to facilitate the removal of the strip 3 of wax which has been wound around the roller 1 during the tearing off.

Le rouleau 5 de maintien de la peau 4 peut être lisse mais de préférence, comporte sur sa surface des stries ou gravures. Ces gravures confèrent au rouleau 5 un relief permettant d'améliorer l'adhérence de celui-ci sur la peau 4, et facilite le maintien et la tension de cette dernière. Le dessin de ces gravures peut correspondre à des formes quelconques et notamment à des lignes géométriques. Avantageusement ces gravures ont une direction inclinée, générant lors de la rotation du rouleau 5, une tension latérale de la peau 4, et par exemple peuvent correspondre à des stries parallèles en forme de chevrons.The roller 5 for holding the skin 4 can be smooth but preferably has streaks or etchings on its surface. These engravings give the roller 5 a relief making it possible to improve the adhesion of the latter to the skin 4, and facilitates the maintenance and the tension of the latter. The drawing of these engravings can correspond to any shapes and in particular to geometric lines. Advantageously, these engravings have an inclined direction, generating during the rotation of the roller 5, a lateral tension of the skin 4, and for example may correspond to parallel ridges in the form of chevrons.

Dans une autre réalisation de l'invention, plus particulièrement représentée à la Figure 2, l'appareil comprend un contre-rouleau 7 assurant le maintien de la bande 3 de cire contre le rouleau 1 d'arrachage. Le contre-rouleau 7 permet également, dans une réalisation particulière de l'invention, d'assurer le pincement et l'entraînement de la bande 3 épilatoire.In another embodiment of the invention, more particularly shown in Figure 2, the apparatus comprises a counter-roller 7 ensuring the maintenance of the strip 3 of wax against the tear-off roller 1. The counter-roller 7 also makes it possible, in a particular embodiment of the invention, to pinch and drive the epilatory strip 3.

La rugosité et l'état de surface de chacun des rouleaux 1, 5 et 7 peuvent être adaptés afin d'optimiser le fonctionnement de l'appareil. Ainsi, pourront être améliorés l'accrochage de la bande 3 sur le rouleau 1, le maintien de celle-ci par le rouleau 7, également le maintien et la tension de la peau résultant de l'action du rouleau 5.The roughness and surface condition of each of the rollers 1, 5 and 7 can be adapted in order to optimize the operation of the device. Thus, the attachment of the strip 3 to the roller 1, the maintenance of the latter by the roller 7, and also the maintenance and tension of the skin resulting from the action of the roller 5, can be improved.

Dans un mode de réalisation motorisé, représenté plus particulièrement sur les Figures 3 et 4, l'appareil comporte un moteur 20 pouvant être mis en fonctionnement par action sur les moyens de commande 19. Des moyens d'entraînement permettent, à partir du moteur, de mettre en rotation le rouleau 1 d'arrachage et le rouleau 5 de maintien. Avantageusement les moyens d'entraînement comprennent des dispositifs à pignons et à roues dentées. Un premier pignon 14 placé sur l'arbre moteur entraîne une double roue réductrice 15, entraînant à son tour une roue de distribution 16. Ces premiers éléments 14, 15, 16 de la chaîne de transmission, sont communs pour l'entraînement des rouleaux 1 et 5.In a motorized embodiment, shown more particularly in FIGS. 3 and 4, the apparatus comprises a motor 20 which can be put into operation by action on the control means 19. Drive means allow, from the motor, to rotate the tearing roller 1 and the retaining roller 5. Advantageously, the drive means comprise pinion and gear wheel devices. A first pinion 14 placed on the drive shaft drives a double reduction wheel 15, in turn driving a distribution wheel 16. These first elements 14, 15, 16 of the transmission chain, are common for driving the rollers 1 and 5.

La roue 16 de distribution est reliée à deux ensembles 17, 18 d'entraînement permettant d'assurer la mise en rotation des rouleaux 1 et 5. Ces deux ensembles 17, 18 sont déterminés de façon à assurer la synchronisation entre les rouleaux 1 et 5. Avantageusement, la vitesse linéaire du rouleau 5 est supérieure à celle du rouleau 1.The distribution wheel 16 is connected to two drive assemblies 17, 18 making it possible to rotate the rollers 1 and 5. These two assemblies 17, 18 are determined so as to ensure synchronization between the rollers 1 and 5. Advantageously, the linear speed of the roller 5 is greater than that of the roller 1.

L'ensemble des moyens d'entraînement est logé sur le côté de l'appareil, et dans la poignée de maintien, de façon à assurer une esthétique compacte de l'appareil.All of the drive means are housed on the side of the device, and in the holding handle, so as to ensure a compact aesthetic of the device.

Dans une version motorisée, non représentée dans les Figures, l'un des pignons, ou roues d'entraînement, est monté libre en rotation sur son arbre porteur. Un dispositif du type crabot, solidaire en rotation de cet arbre permet d'entraîner ce pignon, et d'assurer la chaîne de transmission entre le moteur et les rouleaux. Ce dispositif est maintenu dans une position engagée par l'intermédiaire d'une rondelle élastique. L'action sur un poussoir, permet de dégager le crabot, et donc de désolidariser le rouleau du moteur. Cette position permet de faciliter l'enlèvement de la bande de cire, enroulée sur le rouleau d'arrachage, lors de l'épilation.In a motorized version, not shown in the Figures, one of the pinions, or drive wheels, is mounted to rotate freely on its carrier shaft. A dog-type device, integral in rotation with this shaft makes it possible to drive this pinion, and to ensure the transmission chain between the motor and the rollers. This device is held in an engaged position by means of an elastic washer. The action on a pusher allows to release the dog, and therefore to separate the roller from the motor. This position makes it easier to remove the strip of wax, wound on the tear-off roller, during hair removal.

Un dispositif identique, ou équivalent peut également être adapté pour le rouleau de maintien de la peau, notamment au titre de la sécurité.An identical or equivalent device can also be adapted for the skin-holding roller, in particular for safety.

Le boîtier de l'appareil peut être assemblé à partir de plusieurs pièces 20, 21, 22 indépendantes. Avantageusement leur nombre est d'au moins trois. Cette disposition permet de faciliter le montage de l'appareil lors de sa fabrication.The device housing can be assembled from several independent parts 20, 21, 22. Advantageously, their number is at least three. This arrangement makes it easier to assemble the device during its manufacture.

Dans une autre version, représentée plus particulièrement à la Figure 5, l'appareil comporte un élément chauffant 8 permettant de rapporter une bande 10 sur l'extrémité 12 de la bande 3 de cire épilatoire. Cette bande 10 peut être constituée de tissu ou de gaze. La bande 10 est solidarisée à la bande 3 de cire par refusion locale de celle-ci. L'extrémité 9 de la bande 10 remplace l'extrémité 12 de la bande 3 de cire, et permet d'éviter d'avoir recours à un arrachage local de celle-ci. L'extrémité 9 remplace l'extrémité 12 pour la fixation dans les moyens de blocage de l'extrémité de la bande de cire, et pour son entraînement par le rouleau d'arrachage.In another version, shown more particularly in Figure 5, the device comprises a heating element 8 making it possible to attach a strip 10 to the end 12 of the strip 3 of depilatory wax. This strip 10 can be made of fabric or gauze. The strip 10 is secured to the strip 3 of wax by local reflow thereof. The end 9 of the strip 10 replaces the end 12 of the strip 3 of wax, and makes it possible to avoid having to use a local uprooting of the latter. The end 9 replaces the end 12 for fixing in the blocking means of the end of the wax strip, and for its drive by the tearing roller.

L'élément chauffant peut être constitué de différents moyens, notamment par une plaque chauffante, plane ou bombée, ou également par un rouleau chauffant, ou une partie de ce rouleau. Cet élément chauffant peut être positionné de façon fixe et rigide sur l'appareil, mais peut également être mobile ou partiellement mobile, voire libre en rotation dans le cas d'un rouleau chauffant.The heating element can be constituted by different means, in particular by a heating plate, flat or curved, or also by a heating roller, or a part of this roller. This heating element can be fixedly and rigidly positioned on the device, but can also be mobile or partially mobile, or even free to rotate in the case of a heating roller.

La bande 10 rapportée peut également être sur une extrémité pré-imprégnée de cire, sur une face, permettant ainsi de faciliter sa mise en place sur la bande 3 de cire.The added strip 10 can also be on one end pre-impregnated with wax, on one side, thus making it easier to place it on the strip 3 of wax.

Pour l'utilisation de l'appareil, une première étape consiste à disposer d'une extrémité 9 ou 12 libre, solidaire de la bande 3 de cire déposée sur la peau. Cette extrémité est ensuite positionnée dans des moyens d'accrochage. La mise en route du moteur d'entraînement du rouleau 1 d'arrachage entraîne la rotation R de celui-ci et le déplacement D de l'appareil. La bande s'enroule autour du rouleau 1. Le rouleau 5 maintient la peau lors de l'opération d'arrachage. L'appareil avance le long de la bande 3 en l'arrachant rapidement. L'appareil peut être tenu, et mis en route, par son utilisatrice qui n'utilise alors qu'une seule main. L'appareil permet ainsi une épilation dans des endroits peu accessibles, de façon aisée, et de limiter la douleur ressentie lors de cette épilation.For the use of the device, a first step consists in having a free end 9 or 12, integral with the strip 3 of wax deposited on the skin. This end is then positioned in hooking means. The starting of the drive motor of the tearing roller 1 causes the rotation R of the latter and the displacement D of the device. The strip wraps around the roller 1. The roller 5 holds the skin during the tearing operation. The device advances along strip 3, tearing it off quickly. The device can be held and started by its user, who then uses only one hand. The device thus allows epilation in places that are not easily accessible, and easily, and limits the pain felt during this epilation.

L'appareil peut être mis en oeuvre avec la plupart des cires d'épilation. Des exemples de formules de ces cires sont par exemple précisés dans le document US 2.425.696 cité plus haut.The device can be used with most depilatory waxes. Examples of formulas of these waxes are for example specified in the document US 2,425,696 cited above.

Dans un mode de réalisation, l'ensemble des pièces composant le boîtier est réalisé en matière plastique, par exemple en ABS. Les moyens de transmission sont également réalisés en matériaux plastiques, par exemple en POM pour les engrenages ou pignons, et l'ensemble des axes en acier.In one embodiment, all of the parts making up the housing are made of plastic, for example ABS. The transmission means are also made of plastic materials, for example POM for gears or pinions, and all of the axes in steel.

Dans les versions motorisées, avantageusement un moteur électrique basse tension permet de mettre en rotation les rouleaux. Ce moteur est alimenté à partir d'un transformateur connecté au réseau électrique, ou d'une alimentation à découpage incorporé. L'alimentation électrique pouvant également être assurée à l'aide de piles ou de batteries incorporées dans l'appareil, ou de tout autre moyen connu.In motorized versions, advantageously a low voltage electric motor allows the rollers to rotate. This motor is supplied from a transformer connected to the electrical network, or from an incorporated switching power supply. The power supply can also be ensured using batteries or batteries incorporated in the device, or any other known means.

Dans un mode de réalisation de l'appareil, le rouleau 1 d'arrachage a un diamètre d'environ 4 cm, le rouleau 5 de maintien de la peau a un diamètre d'environ 2 cm, et l'appareil a les dimensions d'environ 8 cm de hauteur, 8 cm de largeur et 8 cm de longueur.In one embodiment of the apparatus, the tear-off roller 1 has a diameter of approximately 4 cm, the skin-holding roller 5 has a diameter of approximately 2 cm, and the apparatus has the dimensions d '' about 8 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm long.

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Appareil pour l'épilation humaine comprenant des moyens d'arrachage destinés à l'enlèvement d'une bande (3) épilatoire préalablement déposée sur la peau (4) de l'utilisatrice caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens de maintien de la peau (4) et des moyens de préhension manuels.Apparatus for human hair removal comprising tear-off means intended for removing a depilatory strip (3) previously deposited on the skin (4) of the user, characterized in that it comprises means for maintaining the skin (4) and manual gripping means. Appareil selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un rouleau (5) destiné à maintenir la peau (4) lors de l'arrachage de la bande (3) épilatoire.Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a roller (5) intended to hold the skin (4) during the tearing off of the epilatory strip (3). Appareil selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le rouleau (5) est escamotable.Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the roller (5) is retractable. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'arrachage comprennent un rouleau (1) d'arrachage de la bande (3) épilatoire.Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the stripping means comprise a roller (1) for stripping the epilatory strip (3). Appareil selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un moteur pour l'entraînement du rouleau (1) d'arrachage.Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises a motor for driving the tear-off roller (1). Appareil selon la revendication 5 et l'une des revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un moteur permettant l'entraînement du rouleau (5) de maintien de la peau (4).Apparatus according to claim 5 and one of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that it comprises a motor for driving the roller (5) for holding the skin (4). Appareil selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la vitesse linéaire du rouleau (5) de maintien de la peau (4) est supérieure à celle du rouleau (1) d'arrachage.Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the linear speed of the skin holding roller (5) (4) is greater than that of the peeling roller (1). Appareil selon l'une des revendications 4 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un contre-rouleau (7) assurant le pincement et l'entraînement de la bande (3) épilatoire.Apparatus according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a counter-roller (7) ensuring the pinching and the entrainment of the epilatory strip (3). Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'accrochage, de l'extrémité (12) de la bande (3) épilatoire, intégrés au rouleau (1) d'arrachage.Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises hooking means, from the end (12) of the epilating strip (3), integrated into the tear-off roller (1). Appareil selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'accrochage comportent une came (2).Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the attachment means comprise a cam (2). Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément chauffant (8).Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises a heating element (8).
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