EP0738481B1 - Appareil pour l'épilation humaine destiné à l'arrachage de bandes de cire - Google Patents
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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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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- 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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Description
- 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.
Claims (10)
- Appareil pour l'épilation humaine comprenant des moyens de préhension manuels, des moyens d'arrachage destinés à l'enlèvement d'une bande (3) épilatoire préalablement déposée sur la peau (4) de l'utilisatrice, ces moyens d'arrachage étant susceptibles de provoquer la formation d'un bourrelet (6), et des moyens de maintien de la peau (4), caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de maintien limitant la formation dudit bourrelet (6) comprenent un rouleau (5) destiné à maintenir la peau (4) lors de l'arrachage de la bande (3) épilatoire.
- Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le rouleau (5) est escamotable.
- Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'arrachage comprennent un rouleau (1) d'arrachage de la bande (3) épilatoire.
- Appareil selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un moteur pour l'entraínement du rouleau (1) d'arrachage.
- Appareil selon l'une des revendications 2 ou 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un moteur permettant l'entraínement du rouleau (5) de maintien de la peau (4).
- Appareil selon la revendication 5, 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.
- Appareil selon l'une des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un contre-rouleau (7) assurant le pincement et l'entraínement de la bande (3) épilatoire.
- Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, 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.
- Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'accrochage comportent une came (2).
- Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément chauffant (8).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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FR9505028 | 1995-04-21 | ||
FR9505028A FR2733127B1 (fr) | 1995-04-21 | 1995-04-21 | Appareil pour l'epilation humaine destine a l'arrachage de bandes de cire |
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EP0738481A1 EP0738481A1 (fr) | 1996-10-23 |
EP0738481B1 true EP0738481B1 (fr) | 2001-08-16 |
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EP19960420138 Expired - Lifetime EP0738481B1 (fr) | 1995-04-21 | 1996-04-19 | Appareil pour l'épilation humaine destiné à l'arrachage de bandes de cire |
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EP (1) | EP0738481B1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69614434T2 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2162001T3 (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2733127B1 (fr) |
HK (1) | HK1013611A1 (fr) |
Cited By (3)
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WO2004091337A1 (fr) | 2003-04-17 | 2004-10-28 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Epileur a ruban epilateur |
US9028508B2 (en) | 2005-04-18 | 2015-05-12 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Epilating apparatus |
RU2706813C2 (ru) * | 2014-10-29 | 2019-11-21 | Шей КЕРЕН | Устройство для удаления волос и восковая полоска |
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US20050283169A1 (en) * | 2002-08-14 | 2005-12-22 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V. | Depilating apparatus with a depilating tape |
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IL195642A0 (en) | 2008-12-02 | 2009-09-01 | Perach Benjamin | Hair removal device |
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US2423245A (en) * | 1946-11-09 | 1947-07-01 | Carl E Magnus | Method of and device for extracting hairs by using adhesive tape |
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WO2004091337A1 (fr) | 2003-04-17 | 2004-10-28 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Epileur a ruban epilateur |
US9028508B2 (en) | 2005-04-18 | 2015-05-12 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Epilating apparatus |
RU2706813C2 (ru) * | 2014-10-29 | 2019-11-21 | Шей КЕРЕН | Устройство для удаления волос и восковая полоска |
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DE69614434D1 (de) | 2001-09-20 |
EP0738481A1 (fr) | 1996-10-23 |
DE69614434T2 (de) | 2002-05-29 |
ES2162001T3 (es) | 2001-12-16 |
HK1013611A1 (en) | 1999-09-03 |
FR2733127A1 (fr) | 1996-10-25 |
FR2733127B1 (fr) | 1997-05-30 |
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