EP0738481B1 - 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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EP0738481B1
EP0738481B1 EP19960420138 EP96420138A EP0738481B1 EP 0738481 B1 EP0738481 B1 EP 0738481B1 EP 19960420138 EP19960420138 EP 19960420138 EP 96420138 A EP96420138 A EP 96420138A EP 0738481 B1 EP0738481 B1 EP 0738481B1
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    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • A45D26/0014—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers using wax

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  • the present invention relates to human hair removal, and more specifically a apparatus for waxing.
  • Hair removal techniques by applying depilatory wax have been developed for several years. These techniques consist in melting a certain amount of wax, then apply it in the molten state to the area to depilate. After cooling, i.e. at least partial hardening, the cold wax film is then removed. The hairs are extracted from the skin in because of their joining with 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, allows control the temperature of the wax, making it easier, with respect to the prior devices, the wax deposition operation and the cleaning of the apparatus.
  • a hair removal technique has also been developed using a support band, pre-coated with depilatory wax.
  • the operator places a sheet, or a pre-coated strip in a device. This heats this strip, and allows the fusion of the wax which coats the support. After melting the wax on the support to which it adheres, the operator extracts the tape 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 realize epilation of the desired area.
  • Such pre-coated sheets or strips are for example described in document US-2,425,696. This document describes also coating wax formulas.
  • the adhesive strip hair removal device described in the document US-A-2,423,245 includes manual gripping means, means tear-off intended for the removal of a pre-depilatory strip deposited on the skin of the user, these tearing means being likely to cause the formation of a bead.
  • the device includes more means for pinching, before pulling out, the driven hairs by the depilatory strip between the strip roll and the end of a blade flexible bearing on said roller. In operation, we proceed from the same way as with tweezers, so pulling on the body of the device for plucking hairs.
  • Document LU-A-85026 describes a waxing device comprising stripping means constituted by the wax strip winding drum 4 and the armature 6 of the apparatus, means intended for the removal of a strip of fabric 3 impregnated with wax heated by the element heating means Peltier 7.
  • the device further comprises means for cooling the strip before tearing.
  • this device finds its limits when in tearing off the strip of wax, the skin tends to lift and follow the contour of the rounded rear frame 6 causing the formation of a bead and, consequently, the appearance of significant pain.
  • the object of the invention is to improve methods of waxing previously mentioned, and to provide a device for human hair removal whose implementation is particularly simplified.
  • Another object of the invention is to allow the user, easy use on yourself, even in places that are difficult to access.
  • Another object of the invention is also to have an apparatus for hair removal 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 hair removal. Human with the features of claim 1.
  • An apparatus for human hair removal includes tearing means for removal of a depilatory strip 3 previously deposited on the skin 4 of the user, means 5 for holding the skin 4, and means for manual gripping.
  • This device can be compact and can be operated with one hand.
  • the stripping means comprise a roll 1 for stripping the strip 3 depilatory.
  • the device includes a motor for training of the tear-off roller 1.
  • the apparatus also comprises a attachment device, the end 12 of the depilatory band 3. On the face 1, this device is integrated into the tear-off roller 1.
  • the user When using the device, the user begins by lifting a end of the wax strip 3 deposited on the area to be depilated, then position this end in the attachment means provided for this purpose.
  • the user can hang the end of the strip 3 by wedging between the hooking cam 2 and the tear-off roller 1.
  • the hooking cam 2 is initially open by rotation about an axis integral with the roller 1.
  • the end 12 of the depilatory band 3 is surrounded around the end of cam 2, roller 1 is then positioned to close the cam 2 inside a housing located in the roller 1. This closing action then causes jamming from the end 12 of the depilatory band 3.
  • the rotation, represented by the arrow and the mark R, of the roller 1 uprooting causes displacement, 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 tearing point is better controlled than during uprooting by direct manual gripping of the wax strip. 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, which can cause pain important.
  • 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 feeling 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, thereby improving uprooting and limiting pain.
  • the roller 5 can be simply free by rotation.
  • 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 tends the skin, during the tearing operation, and minimizes the formation of the bead 6.
  • the synchronization between the rotation of roller 5 and that of roller 1 can be provided by means of transmission.
  • These means of transmission may for example be geared or belted devices and associated or not with motorization means.
  • roller 5 is retractable, that is to say it can be raised to move away from roller 1 and facilitate access.
  • Roll 1 is also disengageable, that is to say disconnected from its drive motor.
  • the roller 5 for holding the skin 4 can be smooth, but preferably has streaks or engravings 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 lines geometric.
  • 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 streaks in the shape of rafters.
  • the device comprises a counter-roller 7 ensuring the maintenance of the strip 3 of wax against the tear-off roller 1.
  • Counter roller 7 allows also, in a particular embodiment of the invention, ensuring the pinching and training of the depilatory band 3.
  • each of the rollers 1, 5 and 7 can be adapted to optimize the operation of the device. Thus, can be improved the attachment of the strip 3 to the roller 1, the maintenance thereof by the roller 7, also maintaining and tensioning the skin resulting from roller action 5.
  • the device comprises a motor 20 which can be brought into operation by action on the control means 19.
  • Means drive allow the roller to rotate from the engine 1 tear-off and the retaining roller 5.
  • the means drive include pinion and cogwheel devices.
  • a first pinion 14 placed on the motor shaft drives a double reduction wheel 15, in turn driving a distribution wheel 16.
  • the distribution wheel 16 is connected to two sets 17, 18 of drive to ensure the rotation of the rollers 1 and 5. These two sets 17, 18 are determined so as to ensure synchronization between the rollers 1 and 5.
  • the linear speed of the roller 5 is higher than roller 1.
  • All of the drive means are housed on the side of the device, and in the grab handle, so as to ensure a compact aesthetic the device.
  • one of the pinions, or drive wheels is mounted to rotate freely on its shaft carrier.
  • a dog-type device integral in rotation with this shaft allows to drive this pinion, and to ensure the transmission chain between the engine and Rolls; Coils.
  • This device is kept in a position engaged by through an elastic washer. The action on a pusher allows release the dog clutch, and therefore separate the roller from the motor. This position facilitates the removal of the wax strip, wound on the roller removal, 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 parts 20, 21, 22 independent.
  • their number is at least three. This arrangement makes it easier to assemble the device during its manufacture.
  • the appliance comprises a heating element 8 making it possible to add a strip 10 on the end 12 of the strip 3 of depilatory wax.
  • This strip 10 can be made of fabric or gauze.
  • Band 10 is secured to band 3 of wax by local remelting thereof.
  • End 9 of 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 means for blocking the end of the wax strip, and for its driven by the tear-off roller.
  • the heating element can be made up of different means, in particular by a hot plate, flat or curved, or also by a roller heater, or part of this roller.
  • This heating element can be fixedly and rigidly positioned on the device, but can also be mobile or partially mobile, even free to rotate in the case of a roller heating.
  • the attached strip 10 can also be on a prepreg end wax, on one side, thus facilitating its positioning on the strip 3 of wax.
  • a first step is to have 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 the drive motor of the tear-off roller 1 causes the rotation R thereof and displacement D of the apparatus.
  • the tape is wound around the roller 1.
  • the roller 5 maintains the skin during the operation uprooting.
  • the device advances along strip 3, tearing it off quickly.
  • the device can be held and started by its user who does not use only one hand. The device thus allows epilation in places with little easily accessible and limit the pain felt during this hair removal.
  • the device can be used with most depilatory waxes.
  • most depilatory waxes are for example specified in the document US 2,425,696 cited above.
  • all of the parts making up the case are made of plastic, for example ABS.
  • the means of transmission are also made of plastic materials, for example POM for gears or pinions, and all the steel axes.
  • a low electric motor tension allows the rollers to rotate.
  • This motor is powered at from a transformer connected to the electrical network, or from a power supply with incorporated switching.
  • 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 about 4 cm
  • the roller 5 for holding the skin has a diameter about 2 cm
  • the device has the dimensions of about 8 cm in height, 8 cm wide and 8 cm long.

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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 a 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 depilatory wax have been developed for several years. These techniques consist in melting a certain amount of wax, then apply it in the molten state to the area to depilate. After cooling, i.e. at least partial hardening, the cold wax film is then removed. The hairs are extracted from the skin in because of their joining with 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 the European patent application EP-A-0.629.366 concerning an applicator of hot-melt products, in particular of wax depilate.

Cet appareil comporte un boítier 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 maítriser 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, allows control the temperature of the wax, making it easier, with respect to the prior devices, the wax deposition operation and the cleaning of the apparatus.

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 hair removal technique has also been developed using a support band, pre-coated with depilatory wax. The operator places a sheet, or a pre-coated strip in a device. This heats this strip, and allows the fusion of the wax which coats the support. After melting the wax on the support to which it adheres, the operator extracts the tape 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 realize epilation of the desired area. Such pre-coated sheets or strips are for example described in document US-2,425,696. This document describes also 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 simplify the hair removal operation by making it easier the operation of depositing the wax on the area of the skin to be depilated. However, the removal operation remains an important step in the hair removal process. For this, we start by lifting one end of the strip of wax deposited on the area to be epilated, which must then be removed. This operation is very delicate especially where the skin can lift, as well as in inaccessible places. This operation is also particularly painful in places where the skin can be distended, especially under armpits.

Le dispositif d'épilation à bande adhésive décrit dans le document US-A-2,423,245 comprend des moyens de préhension manuels, des moyens d'arrachage destinés à l'enlèvement d'une bande épilatoire préalablement déposée sur la peau de l'utilisatrice, ces moyens d'arrachage étant susceptibles de provoquer la formation d'un bourrelet. Le dispositif comprend de plus des moyens permettant de pincer, avant l'arrachage, les poils entraínés par la bande épilatoire entre le rouleau de bande et l'extrémité d'une lame flexible prenant appui sur ledit rouleau. En fonctionnement, on procède de la même manière qu'avec une pince à épiler, en tirant donc sur le corps du dispositif pour arracher les poils.The adhesive strip hair removal device described in the document US-A-2,423,245 includes manual gripping means, means tear-off intended for the removal of a pre-depilatory strip deposited on the skin of the user, these tearing means being likely to cause the formation of a bead. The device includes more means for pinching, before pulling out, the driven hairs by the depilatory strip between the strip roll and the end of a blade flexible bearing on said roller. In operation, we proceed from the same way as with tweezers, so pulling on the body of the device for plucking hairs.

Le document LU-A-85026 décrit un dispositif d'épilation à la cire comportant des moyens d'arrachage constitués par le tambour enrouleur de bande de cire 4 et l'armature 6 de l'appareil, moyens destinés à l'enlèvement d'une bande de tissu 3 imprégnée de cire chauffée par les moyens de chauffage à élément Peltier 7. Le dispositif comprend de plus des moyens permettant de refroidir la bande avant son arrachage. Toutefois, ce dispositif trouve ses limites lorsqu'en arrachant la bande de cire, la peau a la tendance de se soulever et suivre le contour de l'armature arrière arrondie 6 en provoquant la formation d'un bourrelet et, par conséquent l'apparition d'une douleur importante.Document LU-A-85026 describes a waxing device comprising stripping means constituted by the wax strip winding drum 4 and the armature 6 of the apparatus, means intended for the removal of a strip of fabric 3 impregnated with wax heated by the element heating means Peltier 7. The device further comprises means for cooling the strip before tearing. However, this device finds its limits when in tearing off the strip of wax, the skin tends to lift and follow the contour of the rounded rear frame 6 causing the formation of a bead and, consequently, the appearance of significant pain.

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 methods of waxing previously mentioned, and to provide a device for human hair removal whose implementation 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 yourself, even in places that are difficult to access.

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 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 comportant les caractéristiques de la revendication 1. To achieve these goals, the invention relates to an apparatus for hair removal. Human with the features of claim 1.

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'entraínement du rouleau d'arrachage.
  • L'appareil comporte un moteur permettant l'entraínement 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'entraínement 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 includes 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 tearing roller.
  • The device has 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 training of the epilatory strip.
  • The apparatus comprises a hooking device, of the end of the epilatory strip, or of 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'entraínement 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 device for driving the rollers 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 different figures, and parts of the description, presenting different embodiments of the invention, the same reference number was used, wherever possible, to identify different identical elements or the like.

    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, according to the invention, shown more particularly in Figure 1, includes tearing means for removal of a depilatory strip 3 previously deposited on the skin 4 of the user, means 5 for holding the skin 4, and means for manual gripping.

    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'entraínement du rouleau 1 d'arrachage.The stripping means comprise a roll 1 for stripping the strip 3 depilatory. Advantageously, the device includes a motor for training of the tear-off 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 apparatus also comprises a attachment device, the end 12 of the depilatory band 3. On the face 1, this device is integrated into 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 entraíne alors le coincement de l'extrémité 12 de la bande 3 épilatoire.When using the device, the user begins by lifting a end of the wax strip 3 deposited on the area to be depilated, then position this end in the attachment means provided for this purpose. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the user can hang the end of the strip 3 by wedging between the hooking cam 2 and the tear-off roller 1. The hooking cam 2 is initially open by rotation about an axis integral with the roller 1. The end 12 of the depilatory band 3 is surrounded around the end of cam 2, roller 1 is then positioned to close the cam 2 inside a housing located in the roller 1. This closing action then causes jamming from the end 12 of the depilatory band 3.

    La mise en rotation, représentée par la flèche et le repère R, du rouleau 1 d'arrachage entraíne 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 roller 1 uprooting causes displacement, in the direction of the arrow provided with the mark D, of the device. By wrapping around the roll 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 tearing point is better controlled than during uprooting by direct manual gripping of the wax strip. 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, which can cause pain important. 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 feeling 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 entraíné 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, thereby improving uprooting and limiting pain. The roller 5 can be simply free by rotation. 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 tends the skin, during the tearing operation, and minimizes the formation of the bead 6.

    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.The synchronization between the rotation of roller 5 and that of roller 1 can be provided by means of transmission. These means of transmission may for example be geared or belted devices 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'entraínement. 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 it can be raised to move away from roller 1 and facilitate access. Roll 1 is also disengageable, that is to say disconnected from its drive motor. These characteristics then make it easier to remove the strip 3 from wax which was wrapped 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 engravings 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 lines geometric. 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 streaks in the shape of rafters.

    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'entraínement de la bande 3 épilatoire.In another embodiment of the invention, more particularly shown in Figure 2, the device comprises a counter-roller 7 ensuring the maintenance of the strip 3 of wax against the tear-off roller 1. Counter roller 7 allows also, in a particular embodiment of the invention, ensuring the pinching and training of the depilatory band 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 to optimize the operation of the device. Thus, can be improved the attachment of the strip 3 to the roller 1, the maintenance thereof by the roller 7, also maintaining and tensioning the skin resulting from roller action 5.

    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'entraínement permettent, à partir du moteur, de mettre en rotation le rouleau 1 d'arrachage et le rouleau 5 de maintien. Avantageusement les moyens d'entraínement comprennent des dispositifs à pignons et à roues dentées. Un premier pignon 14 placé sur l'arbre moteur entraíne une double roue réductrice 15, entraínant à son tour une roue de distribution 16. Ces premiers éléments 14, 15, 16 de la chaíne de transmission, sont communs pour l'entraínement des rouleaux 1 et 5.In a motorized embodiment, shown more particularly on the Figures 3 and 4, the device comprises a motor 20 which can be brought into operation by action on the control means 19. Means drive allow the roller to rotate from the engine 1 tear-off and the retaining roller 5. Advantageously the means drive include pinion and cogwheel devices. A first pinion 14 placed on the motor 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 the training of rollers 1 and 5.

    La roue 16 de distribution est reliée à deux ensembles 17, 18 d'entraínement 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 sets 17, 18 of drive to ensure the rotation of the rollers 1 and 5. These two sets 17, 18 are determined so as to ensure synchronization between the rollers 1 and 5. Advantageously, the linear speed of the roller 5 is higher than roller 1.

    L'ensemble des moyens d'entraínement 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 grab handle, so as to ensure a compact aesthetic the device.

    Dans une version motorisée, non représentée dans les Figures, l'un des pignons, ou roues d'entraínement, est monté libre en rotation sur son arbre porteur. Un dispositif du type crabot, solidaire en rotation de cet arbre permet d'entraíner ce pignon, et d'assurer la chaíne 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 shaft carrier. A dog-type device, integral in rotation with this shaft allows to drive this pinion, and to ensure the transmission chain between the engine and Rolls; Coils. This device is kept in a position engaged by through an elastic washer. The action on a pusher allows release the dog clutch, and therefore separate the roller from the motor. This position facilitates the removal of the wax strip, wound on the roller removal, 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 boítier 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 parts 20, 21, 22 independent. 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 entraínement par le rouleau d'arrachage.In another version, shown more particularly in Figure 5, the appliance comprises a heating element 8 making it possible to add a strip 10 on the end 12 of the strip 3 of depilatory wax. This strip 10 can be made of fabric or gauze. Band 10 is secured to band 3 of wax by local remelting thereof. End 9 of 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 means for blocking the end of the wax strip, and for its driven by the tear-off 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 made up of different means, in particular by a hot plate, flat or curved, or also by a roller heater, or part of this roller. This heating element can be fixedly and rigidly positioned on the device, but can also be mobile or partially mobile, even free to rotate in the case of a roller heating.

    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 attached strip 10 can also be on a prepreg end wax, on one side, thus facilitating its positioning 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'entraínement du rouleau 1 d'arrachage entraíne 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.To use the device, a first step is to have 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 the drive motor of the tear-off roller 1 causes the rotation R thereof and displacement D of the apparatus. The tape is wound around the roller 1. The roller 5 maintains the skin during the operation uprooting. The device advances along strip 3, tearing it off quickly. The device can be held and started by its user who does not use only one hand. The device thus allows epilation in places with little easily accessible and limit the pain felt during this hair removal.

    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. Of 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 boítier 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 case are made of plastic, for example ABS. The means of transmission are also made of plastic materials, for example POM for gears or pinions, and all the steel axes.

    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 electric motor tension allows the rollers to rotate. This motor is powered at from a transformer connected to the electrical network, or from a power supply with incorporated switching. 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 about 4 cm, the roller 5 for holding the skin has a diameter about 2 cm, and the device has the dimensions of about 8 cm in height, 8 cm wide and 8 cm long.

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    1. An appliance for human epilation comprising manual handle means, tear-off means for removing an epilatory strip (3) previously deposited on the skin (4) of a user, said tear-off means being liable to cause a fold (6) of skin to be formed, and skin-holding means for holding the skin (4), the appliance being characterized in that said skin-holding means limiting the formation of said fold (6) comprise a roller (5) for holding the skin (4) while the epilatory strip (3) is being torn off.
    2. An appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the roller (5) is retractable.
    3. An appliance according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the tear-off means comprise a roller (1) for tearing off the epilatory strip (3).
    4. An appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that it includes a motor for driving the tear-off roller (1).
    5. An appliance according to claim 2 or claim 4, characterized in that it includes a motor enabling the skin-holding roller (5) to be driven.
    6. An appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that the linear speed of the roller (5) for holding the skin (4) is greater than that of the tear-off roller (1).
    7. An appliance according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that it includes a backing roller (7) for pinching and driving the epilatory strip (3).
    8. An appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it includes means for catching the end (12) of the epilatory strip (3), said means being integrated in the tear-off roller (1).
    9. An appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that the catching means comprise a cam (2).
    10. An appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it includes a heater element (8).
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