EP1289391A1 - Depilatory apparatus with plucking members borne by a chain - Google Patents

Depilatory apparatus with plucking members borne by a chain

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EP1289391A1
EP1289391A1 EP01945419A EP01945419A EP1289391A1 EP 1289391 A1 EP1289391 A1 EP 1289391A1 EP 01945419 A EP01945419 A EP 01945419A EP 01945419 A EP01945419 A EP 01945419A EP 1289391 A1 EP1289391 A1 EP 1289391A1
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flanges
pliers
clamps
blades
hair removal
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Amar Djeroro
Franck Mandica
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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
    • A45D26/0066—Tweezers
    • A45D26/0071—Tweezers the hair being extracted automatically, i.e. without manual traction by the user
    • A45D26/0076—Tweezers the hair being extracted automatically, i.e. without manual traction by the user power-driven
    • 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
    • A45D26/0023—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers with rotating clamping elements

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  • the present invention relates to a hair-removing appliance with pliers capable of being held in the hand and intended for removing excess hair from the human body.
  • patent EP0147285 discloses epilators which include tweezers in the form of blades or discs arranged on a rotary roller, the tweezers being brought to close and open periodically so as to clamp the hairs close to the skin. to pluck them out by the rotation of the roller and, respectively, to evacuate the plucked hairs.
  • patent FR2646065 discloses epilators whose free edges of the tearing blades oscillate along a substantially flat surface. But the blades being in permanent contact with the skin, the hairs plucked have difficulties to be released from the pinching zone, which obstructs the blades and reduces the efficiency of the device.
  • US Pat. No. 5,254,124 discloses epilators whose pliers are at the end of a disc or of a cylinder. But in this type of device, the clamps are also in permanent contact with the skin and the hairs pulled out are difficult to remove.
  • Band epilators are known, such as that described in patent FR2631528.
  • a belt is in pressure contact on several rollers of small diameter which it drives in rotation.
  • the small rollers arranged in parallel define a depilation zone which can be flat.
  • the hairs which engage between the strip and the rollers are torn off by the movement of the belt.
  • the object of the present invention is an epilator with tearing pliers, the pliers being periodically released from the skin which may include several tearing windows capable of being used for restricted areas of the skin or for wide areas of the skin
  • a hair removal device comprising a housing, an electric motor setting in motion a depilation head with pliers, the movable part of the head being supported by two lateral flanges, each clamp comprising at least one blade.
  • mobile actuated by mechanical means to obtain the closing or opening of the clamps said mechanical means comprising in at least one flange of the first control means acting as a cam and on the mobile part of the epilation head of the second means d actuation receiving the movement due to the cam and transmitting it to the movable blades, the pliers being returned to an open or closed position by elastic means, owing to the fact that the tweezers situated on the same generator, as well as their actuation means and their elastic means, are mounted in a common support with which they form a module, and because the modules are hinged together side by side and form a chain.
  • envelope surface means a regulated surface enveloping the epilation head and which is generated by a straight line moving in translation or in rotation or by a combination of the two movements.
  • This modular design of the epilation head allows the realization of many variants of devices. For example, by changing the number of modules you change the number of clamps and you can vary the size of the head hair removal. Each module may have only a small number of blades, this low number being offset by a larger number of modules.
  • the hair removal area can have any profile. Only one manufacturing tool is required to obtain different versions of devices.
  • the second actuating means comprise pushers acting on the movable blades by bearing on the working surface of cams integral with the lateral flanges, this working surface being substantially parallel to the flanges and comprising protuberances.
  • the first control means are cams whose working surface is perpendicular to the flanges and the second actuation means comprise a movement reference transforming the initial movement substantially parallel to the flanges due to the first means in a movement of the lips of movable blades substantially perpendicular to the flanges.
  • the movement reference is a lever pivoting around an axis
  • the use of a lever allows the movement to be returned.
  • the lip of a movable blade moves parallel to the skin, and the end of the lever moves substantially in a plane parallel to the flanges.
  • the longitudinal clamping forces of the pliers are balanced by the axis of rotation belonging to the movable part of the epilation head.
  • the use of a lever makes it possible to amplify the movement of the clamp and to reduce the forces on the control cam.
  • the movements, being amplified become large before the manufacturing tolerances of the parts and the games, as well as before wear. The reliability of the device is increased.
  • the device comprises as many actuation means as there are mobile blades with which they are respectively associated, these second means being actuated by the same first control means.
  • the movable blades being actuated independently of each other, a crowded clamp does not affect the tightening of the other clamps. Efficiency is increased. The forces on each actuating means are low, the motor is regularly requested and the service life is increased.
  • each movable blade is associated with a lever making with the latter a one-piece sub-assembly pivoting about an axis.
  • Each blade is then mobile in oscillation around the axis.
  • the construction is very simple, robust, and requires only an easily controllable operating clearance.
  • the end of the lever has a roller to limit friction on the control cam.
  • the movable blades whose lips are located on the same generatrix of the envelope surface of the epilation head are associated with at least one slide.
  • the slide moves perpendicular to the flanges and drives the movable blades in an oscillation around the foot of each blade or in a translation.
  • the pliers are normally closed under the action of an elastic means such as a spring and the mechanical means act to open the pliers.
  • the clamps being closed under the action of a spring, the clamping pressure of the bristles is constant over time and well controlled without adjustments being necessary for assembly or during use. It does not depend on the stroke of the blades or the degree of wear of the mechanical opening means, reliability is increased.
  • the force of closing of the clamps by the spring is determined so as to ensure an optimum tightening making it possible to grip all types of hairs well, without however cutting them during pulling out.
  • the pliers open in a region which is not used during depilation.
  • This arrangement allows the removal of the hairs pulled out of the hair removal area.
  • the pliers are offset laterally so that from one pliers from one generator to that of the next, the nip areas complement each other above the surface to be depilated.
  • the pliers being distributed over generators different from the movable part of the epilation head, two pliers are arranged on each generator concerned.
  • This arrangement limits the number of clamps per module, which limits the forces on the cams.
  • the softer movement can be faster.
  • the two pliers are closed simultaneously at the time of their passage in the area to be depilated.
  • the clamps can each be actuated by a cam located in one flange and in the other.
  • the epilation head has a depilation window situated on a flat or slightly convex part of its envelope surface, the window comprising several zones for closing the clamps.
  • Hair removal is thus easily obtained over a large area of the skin.
  • the epilation head has a depilation window located on a part with a large curvature of its envelope surface. The device then allows precise depilation of narrow areas of the skin.
  • the movable part of the epilation head has an envelope section, one side of which is straight or slightly curved and connected to another side by a portion of strong curvature.
  • the section can be oblong, elliptical, oval or take a triangular shape with rounded angles. It can be designed according to all the possibilities that a chain allows.
  • the epilation head comprises a region comprising several pinching bands perpendicular to the flanges where the clamps close, and a region of reduced extent comprising a single pinching band where the pincers close, the regions being capable of being applied to the skin in a large area and a small area, respectively.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hair removal head.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view from another point of view of the epilation head.
  • Figure 3 is a section of a first device according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the mechanical part of the same device, the front part of the housing being removed.
  • Figure 5 is a section of a second device according to the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a partial sectional view of a third device according to the invention, the cutting plane passing through a set of closed pliers.
  • Figure 7 is a partial sectional view of the third device, the cutting plane passing through a set of open pliers.
  • Figure 8 is a side view of the mechanical part of the third device, the front part of the housing being removed.
  • a depilation head of an apparatus is composed of several modules 100 having an overall shape of a straight prism.
  • the modules carrying the pliers are articulated together side by side and form a chain which circulates between two flanges 40, 41.
  • the envelope surface of the chain is then a straight prism with preferably oblong section having variable radii of curvature .
  • the device comprises a housing 1 comprising a motor 2 driving the epilation head via a set of pinions 3.
  • An internal structure 4 in the housing 1 supports the motor 2 , the pinions 3 and two flanges 40,41 between which the movable part of the epilation head moves.
  • the epilation head comprises an axis drive shaft 5 comprising a toothed wheel 6 at each end, and several modules such as 100 mounted side by side along generatrices parallel to axis 5 and connected together by articulations with axis 102 to form a chain.
  • Each module comprises gear elements 103 capable of coming into connection with each toothed wheel 6, so that the chain is driven externally by the toothed wheels 6.
  • the flanges 40, 41 each have a groove 402 in which the ends of the hinge pins 102 which ensures the guiding of the chain.
  • the chain is internally driven, for example by arranging the gear elements 103 of the modules 100 oriented inwards so as to come into connection with at least one drive wheel located at inside the chain, drive wheel which receives the movement of motor 2 via a set of sprockets.
  • the drive wheel is a toothed wheel located inside the chain, in particular in the center of the active face, which makes it possible to reduce the forces as well as the friction in the mechanisms of the chain.
  • two drive wheels are placed with their axes of rotation at the centers of curvature of the chain.
  • Each module comprises a body such as 101 carrying a series of fixed blades 110 associated with a series of movable blades 111 to form a series of tweezers.
  • the movable blades are carried by a slide 104 which is returned by a spring 105 so that the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are normally closed.
  • the slide 104 is rigidly connected to a pusher 106 directed towards a flange.
  • the movable blades are embedded for example by overmolding on the slide 104.
  • the blades are articulated at their feet on the body 101 and the slide drives them in an oscillating movement to spread the outer lips of the clamps
  • the slide has only one movable blade.
  • the first blade 112 of each module is positioned at a different distance 113 from the end 114 of the movable part of the head to be depilated.
  • the blades of the different series are spaced along the same pitch 115. This distance 113 is chosen so that the different series of blades sweep through pinch zones of width 116 at different and complementary locations on the skin.
  • a flange 40 carries a cam 400 whose active face is substantially parallel to it but provided with protrusions 401. Each protrusion corresponds to an area where the clamps must be open. The ends of the pushers 106 circulate in the immediate vicinity of the cam 400, so that they are actuated by the protuberance (s) 401.
  • the two flanges are provided with a cam and the modules are mounted alternately so that the pushers are affected by one or the other of the cams.
  • the two flanges are each provided with a cam and each module comprises two slides each linked to a pusher. The pushers of each module are respectively affected by the cams of the two flanges.
  • a module comprises two series of one or more clamps. The module then has symmetry with respect to a median plane of the epilation head.
  • the pinions 6 When the user starts the appliance, the pinions 6 are in rotation, driving the modules 100 along the cam 400.
  • the movable blades 111 are normally in close contact against the fixed blades 110, being returned by the spring 105
  • the end of the pusher 106 is free but closely follows the surface of the cam 400.
  • the protuberance 401 of the cam 400 acts on the pusher 106 which then moves the slide 104 against the action of the spring 105 driving the blades 111 in an opening movement of the pliers d amplitude 116.
  • the pilosities can then be introduced between the blades 110, 111.
  • the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are closed by enclosing the bristles, under the action of the spring 105.
  • the drive movement of the head d epilation then plucks the hairs.
  • the clamps are closed, there is a clearance between the end of the plunger 106 and the cam 400.
  • the spring 105 can then fully exert its force on the bristles clamped between the blades.
  • the friction of the pusher 106 on the cam 400 is reduced to a friction on the protuberance 401.
  • the friction is reduced by the addition of a roller 107 at the end of the pusher 106.
  • the device differs from the previous embodiment by the design of the modules and the cams.
  • Each module comprises a body 101 carrying a series of fixed blades 110 associated with a series of movable blades 111 to form a series of tweezers.
  • the movable blades are carried by a slide 104 which is returned by a spring 105 so that the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are normally closed.
  • Each module body 101 supports an axis 117 around which a lever 118 oscillates. This lever is linked to the slide 104 by a gear.
  • the free end 119 of the lever 118 is oriented so that its oscillation movement is substantially perpendicular to the movement of the slide 104 and therefore of the movable blades 111.
  • the movable blades are embedded for example by overmolding on the slide 104.
  • the blades are articulated at their feet on the body 101 and the slide drives them in an oscillating movement to spread the outer lips of the clamps
  • the slide has only one movable blade.
  • the first blade 112 of each module is positioned at a different distance 113 from the end 114 of the movable part of the head to be depilated.
  • the blades of the different series are spaced along the same pitch 115. This distance 113 is chosen so that the different series of blades sweep through pinch zones of width 116 at different and complementary locations on the skin.
  • a flange 40 carries a cam 400 whose active face provided with protuberances is substantially perpendicular thereto. Each protrusion corresponds to an area where the clamps must be opened.
  • the ends 119 of the levers 118 circulate in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the cam 400, so that they are actuated by the protuberance (s).
  • the two flanges are provided with a cam and the modules are mounted alternately so that the levers are affected by one or the other of the cams.
  • the two flanges are each provided with a cam and each module has two slides each linked to a lever.
  • the levers of each module are affected respectively by the cams of the two flanges.
  • a module comprises two series of one or more clamps. The module then has symmetry with respect to a median plane of the epilation head.
  • the axis shaft 5 When the user starts the appliance, the axis shaft 5 is in rotation, driving the modules along the cam 400.
  • the movable blades 111 are normally in close contact against the fixed blades 110, being recalled by the spring 105.
  • the end 119 of the lever 118 is free but closely follows the surface of the cam 400.
  • the protuberance of the cam 400 acts on the lever 118 by pivoting it around the axis 117.
  • the lever 118 then moves the slide 104 against the action of the spring 105 causing the blades 111 in an opening movement of the pliers, of race 116.
  • the pilosities can then be introduced between the blades 110, 111.
  • the end 119 of the lever 118 escapes the action of the cam 400, the pliers formed by the blades 110, 111 are closed by enclosing the bristles, under the action of the spring 105.
  • the drive movement of the epilation head then plucks the hairs.
  • the lever 118 transforms the movement of the blades 111 and of the slide 104 into a perpendicular movement of the end 119 in contact with the cam 400.
  • the axis 117 being fixed in the module, no effort in the direction of displacement of the blades is not transmitted to the cam or to the structure of the device.
  • the forces perpendicular to the surface of the cam 400 and substantially parallel to the flange 40 are balanced essentially by the pins 102 through the flange 40 which is therefore the only part mainly used to control the blades.
  • the lever 118 makes it possible to amplify the movement of movement of the blades and to reduce the forces therefrom on the cam 40.
  • the spring 105 can then fully exert its force on the bristles clamped between the blades.
  • the friction of the lever 118 on the cam 400 is reduced to friction on the protuberance (s). The reduction of friction, efforts, control of their direction and the low stress on the structure of the device make it a reliable and effective tool.
  • the apparatus differs from the second embodiment of the invention the module design and of the cams.
  • Each module comprises a body 101 carrying two fixed blades 110 associated respectively with two movable blades 111 to form two tweezers.
  • Each movable blade is carried by a lever 118 returned by a spring 105 so that the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are normally closed.
  • Each lever 118 oscillates around an axis 117 supported by the module body 101. The free end 119 of the lever 118 is oriented relative to the axis
  • Each movable blade is embedded for example by overmolding on its lever
  • the first blade of the module is positioned at a different distance 113 on each module 100 from the end 114 of the movable part of the head to be depilated.
  • This distance 113 is chosen so that the clamps of the different modules 100 sweep areas of width 116 at different and complementary locations on the skin.
  • the flanges 40, 41 each carry a cam 400 whose active face perpendicular to the flanges is provided with at least one protuberance 401.
  • Each protuberance corresponds to an area where the clamps must be open.
  • the ends 119 of the levers 118 circulate in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the cam 400 closest to the corresponding movable blade, so as to be actuated by the protuberances 401.
  • the cams 400 are of sufficient thickness so that they meet on the median plane of the device, thus serving as a spacer for the two flanges.
  • the housing 1 comprises in the vicinity of the epilation head two openings 200 and 300 through which the epilation head can be applied to the skin to be epilated and materializing epilation windows.
  • An opening 200 is such that it allows a zone of strong curvature of the chain to be applied to the skin. This opening comprises a single pinching zone due to one of the protuberances 401 of the cam 400.
  • An opening 300 is such that it makes it possible to apply a zone of slight curvature of the chain on the skin. This opening comprises two pinching zones due to two protrusions 401 of the cam 400.
  • the protuberance 401 of the cam 400 acts on the lever 118 by making it pivot around the axis 117.
  • the lever 118 then moves by pivoting against the action of the spring 105 and drives the blade 111 in an opening movement of the clamp.
  • the pilosities can then be introduced between the blades 110, 111.
  • the end 119 of the lever 118 escapes the action of the protuberance 401, the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are closed by enclosing the bristles, under the action of the spring 105.
  • the drive movement of the epilation head then plucks the hairs.
  • the lever 118 transforms the movement of the blade 111 into a perpendicular movement of the end 119 in contact with the cam 400.
  • the axis 117 being fixed in the module, no effort in the direction of movement of the blades n 'is transmitted to the cam or to the structure of the device. We therefore find the same advantages as with the previous embodiment.
  • each clamp makes it possible to properly control the clamping of the bristles.
  • the use of an actuating means to open each clamp simplifies the parts and allows manufacturing tolerances which are easier to meet, the opening stroke of the blades not being critical for obtaining good clamping of the clamps.
  • the low forces involved allow rapid movement of the chain, which is conducive to instant, painless pulling of the hair.
  • the user can use one or the other of the epilation windows 200, 300.
  • the window 200 corresponding to a zone of strong curvature of the chain is suitable for depilating precise and limited regions of the skin, while the window 300 comprising several pull-out zones is suitable for rapidly depilating larger surfaces.
  • the plucked hairs are released away from the skin when the modules reach the unused window 300 where the clamps open again.
  • the hairs entrained by the uprooting are evacuated away from the skin when the modules reach the unused window 200. The evacuation of plucked hairs is thus always correct.
  • the unused window is capped by a removable receptacle receiving the hairs plucked with a view to their subsequent evacuation.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a depilatory apparatus comprising a housing (1), an electric motor (2) driving a depilatory head including plucking members, the mobile part of the head being supported by two lateral flanges, each plucking member comprising at least a mobile blade actuated by mechanical means to close and open the plucking members. Said mechanical means comprise in at least one flange first control means (400) acting as a cam, and on the mobile part of the depilatory head second actuating means receiving the movement derived from the cam and transmitting it to the mobile blades, the plucking members being returned in opening or closing position by elastic means. The hair plucking members located on a common generatrix, and their actuating means and their elastic means are mounted in a common support with which they form a module. The modules are mutually articulated side by side and form a chain.

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APPAREIL A EPILER A PINCES PORTEES PAR UNE CHAINE DEPILATURE APPARATUS WITH CLAMPS CARRIED BY A CHAIN
La présente invention est relative à un appareil à épiler à pinces d'arrachage susceptible d'être tenu à la main et destiné à éliminer les poils superflus du corps humain.The present invention relates to a hair-removing appliance with pliers capable of being held in the hand and intended for removing excess hair from the human body.
On connaît par exemple par le brevet EP0147285 les épileurs qui comportent des pinces sous forme de lames ou de disques disposés sur un rouleau rotatif, les pinces étant amenées à se fermer et s'ouvrir périodiquement de manière à serrer les poils à proximité de la peau pour les arracher de par la rotation du rouleau et, respectivement, d'évacuer les poils arrachés.For example, patent EP0147285 discloses epilators which include tweezers in the form of blades or discs arranged on a rotary roller, the tweezers being brought to close and open periodically so as to clamp the hairs close to the skin. to pluck them out by the rotation of the roller and, respectively, to evacuate the plucked hairs.
Ces appareils par l'action localisée de leur rouleau ne permettent pas de traiter des surfaces importantes d'un coup. Par ailleurs la disposition habituelle des cames de commande en bout de rouleau ne laisse pas beaucoup de place aux rampes de ces cames pour se développer, de sorte qu'elles ont de fortes pentes. Ceci limite les vitesses périphériques des rouleaux et une grande vitesse d'arrachage favorable à une moindre douleur est difficile à obtenir.These devices by the localized action of their roller do not allow to treat large surfaces at once. Furthermore, the usual arrangement of control cams at the end of the roller does not leave much room for the ramps of these cams to develop, so that they have steep slopes. This limits the peripheral speeds of the rollers and a high tear-off speed favorable to less pain is difficult to obtain.
On connaît par exemple par le brevet FR2646065 les épileurs dont les bords libres des lames d'arrachage oscillent le long d'une surface sensiblement plane. Mais les lames étant en contact permanent avec la peau, les poils arrachés ont des difficultés à se dégager de la zone de pincement, ce qui encombre les lames et diminue l'efficacité de l'appareil.For example, patent FR2646065 discloses epilators whose free edges of the tearing blades oscillate along a substantially flat surface. But the blades being in permanent contact with the skin, the hairs plucked have difficulties to be released from the pinching zone, which obstructs the blades and reduces the efficiency of the device.
On connaît par exemple par le brevet US5254124 les épileurs dont les pinces sont en bout d'un disque ou d'un cylindre. Mais dans ce type d'appareil les pinces sont aussi en contact permanent avec la peau et les poils arrachés sont difficilement évacués.For example, US Pat. No. 5,254,124 discloses epilators whose pliers are at the end of a disc or of a cylinder. But in this type of device, the clamps are also in permanent contact with the skin and the hairs pulled out are difficult to remove.
On connaît les épileurs à bande tel que celui décrit dans le brevet FR2631528.Band epilators are known, such as that described in patent FR2631528.
Dans ce document une courroie est en contact de pression sur plusieurs rouleaux de petit diamètre qu'elle entraîne en rotation. Les petits rouleaux disposés parallèlement définissent une zone d'épilation qui peut être plane. Les poils qui s'engagent entre la bande et les rouleaux sont arrachés par le mouvement de la courroie.In this document a belt is in pressure contact on several rollers of small diameter which it drives in rotation. The small rollers arranged in parallel define a depilation zone which can be flat. The hairs which engage between the strip and the rollers are torn off by the movement of the belt.
Mais le pincement des poils s'effectuant entre la bande et les rouleaux, ce pincement est quelque peu éloigné de la peau qui s'étire ce qui provoque des douleurs à l'arrachage des poils. Par ailleurs les poils arrachés ont tendance à s'enrouler autour des petits rouleaux, diminuant l'efficacité de l'appareil qu'il est difficile de nettoyer.But the pinching of the hairs taking place between the strip and the rollers, this pinching is somewhat distant from the skin which stretches which causes pain in pulling out the hairs. In addition, the torn hairs tend to wrap around the small rollers, reducing the efficiency of the device which is difficult to clean.
Le but de la présente invention est un épileur à pinces d'arrachage, les pinces étant périodiquement dégagées de la peau pouvant comporter plusieurs fenêtres d'arrachage susceptibles d'être utilisées pour des zones restreintes de la peau ou pour des zones larges de la peauThe object of the present invention is an epilator with tearing pliers, the pliers being periodically released from the skin which may include several tearing windows capable of being used for restricted areas of the skin or for wide areas of the skin
Ces buts sont atteints avec un appareil à épiler comportant un boîtier, un moteur électrique mettant en mouvement une tête d'épilation à pinces d'arrachage, la partie mobile de la tête étant supportée par deux flasques latéraux, chaque pince comprenant au moins une lame mobile actionnée par des moyens mécaniques pour obtenir la fermeture ou l'ouverture des pinces, lesdits moyens mécaniques comprenant dans au moins un flasque des premiers moyens de commande faisant office de came et sur la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation des seconds moyens d'actionnement recevant le mouvement dû à la came et le transmettant aux lames mobiles, les pinces étant rappelées dans une position d'ouverture ou de fermeture par des moyens élastiques, du fait que les pinces à épiler situées sur une même génératrice, ainsi que leurs moyens d'actionnement et leurs moyens élastiques, sont montés dans un support commun avec lequel ils forment un module, et du fait que les modules sont articulés entre eux côte à côte et forment une chaîne.These goals are achieved with a hair removal device comprising a housing, an electric motor setting in motion a depilation head with pliers, the movable part of the head being supported by two lateral flanges, each clamp comprising at least one blade. mobile actuated by mechanical means to obtain the closing or opening of the clamps, said mechanical means comprising in at least one flange of the first control means acting as a cam and on the mobile part of the epilation head of the second means d actuation receiving the movement due to the cam and transmitting it to the movable blades, the pliers being returned to an open or closed position by elastic means, owing to the fact that the tweezers situated on the same generator, as well as their actuation means and their elastic means, are mounted in a common support with which they form a module, and because the modules are hinged together side by side and form a chain.
Dans ce qui suit, pour simplifier, on entend, par surface enveloppe, une surface réglée enveloppant la tête d'épilation et qui est générée par une droite se déplaçant en translation ou en rotation ou par une combinaison des deux mouvements. Cette conception modulaire de la tête d'épilation permet la réalisation de nombreuses variantes d'appareils. Par exemple, en changeant le nombre de modules on change le nombre de pinces et on peut faire varier la taille de la tête d'épilation. Chaque module peut ne comporter qu'un faible nombre de lames, ce faible nombre étant compensé par un nombre plus important de modules. La zone d'épilation peut avoir un profil quelconque. Un seul outil de fabrication est nécessaire pour obtenir différentes versions d'appareils. Dans une première version, les seconds moyens d'actionnement comportent des poussoirs agissant sur les lames mobiles en prenant appui sur la surface de travail de cames solidaires des flasques latéraux, cette surface de travail étant sensiblement parallèle aux flasques et comportant des protubérances.In what follows, for the sake of simplicity, the term “envelope surface” means a regulated surface enveloping the epilation head and which is generated by a straight line moving in translation or in rotation or by a combination of the two movements. This modular design of the epilation head allows the realization of many variants of devices. For example, by changing the number of modules you change the number of clamps and you can vary the size of the head hair removal. Each module may have only a small number of blades, this low number being offset by a larger number of modules. The hair removal area can have any profile. Only one manufacturing tool is required to obtain different versions of devices. In a first version, the second actuating means comprise pushers acting on the movable blades by bearing on the working surface of cams integral with the lateral flanges, this working surface being substantially parallel to the flanges and comprising protuberances.
Dans une version préférentielle, les premiers moyens de commande sont des cames dont la surface de travail est perpendiculaire aux flasques et les seconds moyens d'actionnement comportent un renvoi de mouvement transformant le mouvement initial sensiblement parallèle aux flasques dû aux premiers moyens en un mouvement des lèvres de lames mobiles sensiblement perpendiculaire aux flasques. Cette disposition évite d'induire des efforts tendant à déplacer la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation, à écarter les flasques et susceptibles de solliciter mécaniquement la structure de l'appareil.In a preferred version, the first control means are cams whose working surface is perpendicular to the flanges and the second actuation means comprise a movement reference transforming the initial movement substantially parallel to the flanges due to the first means in a movement of the lips of movable blades substantially perpendicular to the flanges. This arrangement avoids inducing forces tending to move the movable part of the epilation head, to separate the flanges and capable of mechanically stressing the structure of the device.
La surface de travail des cames étant perpendiculaire aux flasques, les efforts principaux exercés sur cette surface sont parallèles aux flasques et ne tendent pas à les écarter.The working surface of the cams being perpendicular to the flanges, the main forces exerted on this surface are parallel to the flanges and do not tend to move them apart.
De préférence le renvoi de mouvement est un levier pivotant autour d'un axePreferably the movement reference is a lever pivoting around an axis
L'utilisation d'un levier permet le renvoi du mouvement. La lèvre d'une lame mobile se déplace parallèlement à la peau, et l'extrémité du levier se déplace sensiblement dans un plan parallèle aux flasques. Les efforts longitudinaux de serrage des pinces sont équilibrés par l'axe de rotation appartenant à la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation. Par ailleurs l'utilisation d'un levier permet d'amplifier le mouvement de la pince et de diminuer les efforts sur la came de commande. Les mouvements, étant amplifiés, deviennent grands devant les tolérances de fabrication des pièces et les jeux, ainsi que devant l'usure. La fiabilité de l'appareil est augmentée.The use of a lever allows the movement to be returned. The lip of a movable blade moves parallel to the skin, and the end of the lever moves substantially in a plane parallel to the flanges. The longitudinal clamping forces of the pliers are balanced by the axis of rotation belonging to the movable part of the epilation head. Furthermore, the use of a lever makes it possible to amplify the movement of the clamp and to reduce the forces on the control cam. The movements, being amplified, become large before the manufacturing tolerances of the parts and the games, as well as before wear. The reliability of the device is increased.
De préférence l'appareil comporte autant de moyens d'actionnement qu'il y a de lames mobiles auxquelles ils sont respectivement associés, ces seconds moyens étant actionnés par les mêmes premiers moyens de commande.Preferably the device comprises as many actuation means as there are mobile blades with which they are respectively associated, these second means being actuated by the same first control means.
Les lames mobiles étant actionnées indépendamment les unes des autres, une pince encombrée n'affecte pas le serrage des autres pinces. L'efficacité est augmentée. Les efforts sur chaque moyen d'actionnement sont faibles, le moteur est sollicité régulièrement et la durée de vie est augmentée.The movable blades being actuated independently of each other, a crowded clamp does not affect the tightening of the other clamps. Efficiency is increased. The forces on each actuating means are low, the motor is regularly requested and the service life is increased.
De préférence chaque lame mobile est associée à un levier faisant avec ce dernier un sous ensemble monobloc pivotant autour d'un axe.Preferably each movable blade is associated with a lever making with the latter a one-piece sub-assembly pivoting about an axis.
Chaque lame est alors mobile en oscillation autour de l'axe. La construction est très simple, robuste, et ne nécessite qu'un jeu de fonctionnement facilement contrôlable. Dans une variante, l'extrémité du levier comporte un galet pour limiter le frottement sur la came de commande.Each blade is then mobile in oscillation around the axis. The construction is very simple, robust, and requires only an easily controllable operating clearance. Alternatively, the end of the lever has a roller to limit friction on the control cam.
Dans une autre version, les lames mobiles dont les lèvres sont situées sur une même génératrice de la surface enveloppe de la tête d'épilation, sont associées à au moins une coulisse.In another version, the movable blades whose lips are located on the same generatrix of the envelope surface of the epilation head, are associated with at least one slide.
La coulisse se déplace perpendiculairement aux flasques et entraîne les lames mobiles dans une oscillation autour du pied de chaque lame ou dans une translation.The slide moves perpendicular to the flanges and drives the movable blades in an oscillation around the foot of each blade or in a translation.
De préférence les pinces sont normalement fermées sous l'action d'un moyen élastique tel qu'un ressort et les moyens mécaniques agissent pour ouvrir les pinces.Preferably the pliers are normally closed under the action of an elastic means such as a spring and the mechanical means act to open the pliers.
Les pinces étant fermées sous l'action d'un ressort, la pression de serrage des poils est constante dans le temps et bien maîtrisée sans que des réglages soient nécessaires au montage ou pendant l'utilisation. Elle ne dépend pas de la course des lames ni du degré d'usure des moyens mécaniques d'ouverture, la fiabilité est augmentée. L'effort de fermeture des pinces par le ressort est déterminé de manière à assurer un serrage optimum permettant de bien saisir tous types de poils, sans pour autant les couper lors de l'arrachage.The clamps being closed under the action of a spring, the clamping pressure of the bristles is constant over time and well controlled without adjustments being necessary for assembly or during use. It does not depend on the stroke of the blades or the degree of wear of the mechanical opening means, reliability is increased. The force of closing of the clamps by the spring is determined so as to ensure an optimum tightening making it possible to grip all types of hairs well, without however cutting them during pulling out.
A l'ouverture des pinces les moyens mécaniques agissent à rencontre du ressort de serrage dont l'effort est sensiblement constant. Les efforts d'ouverture mis en jeu sont donc parfaitement contrôlés. L'ouverture des pinces peut être relativement lente permettant des pentes modérées sur les cames et autorisant des vitesses linéaires importantes des pinces. La fermeture sous l'action des ressorts peut être brutale, les poils sont alors saisis et arrachés franchement ce qui minimise la douleur. Les ressorts peuvent s'appliquer directement contre la pince mobile ou sur une pièce des moyens d'actionnement telle que la coulisse ou le levier.When the clamps are opened, the mechanical means act against the clamping spring, the force of which is substantially constant. The opening efforts involved are therefore perfectly controlled. Opening clamps can be relatively slow allowing moderate slopes on the cams and allowing significant linear speeds of the clamps. The closing under the action of the springs can be brutal, the hairs are then grabbed and frankly torn off which minimizes the pain. The springs can be applied directly against the movable clamp or on a part of the actuating means such as the slide or the lever.
De préférence les pinces s'ouvrent dans une région qui n'est pas utilisée lors de l'épilation.Preferably the pliers open in a region which is not used during depilation.
Cette disposition permet l'évacuation des poils arrachés hors de la zone d'épilation.This arrangement allows the removal of the hairs pulled out of the hair removal area.
De préférence les pinces sont décalées latéralement de façon à ce que d'une pince d'une génératrice à celle de la suivante les zones de pincement se complètent au dessus de la surface à épiler.Preferably, the pliers are offset laterally so that from one pliers from one generator to that of the next, the nip areas complement each other above the surface to be depilated.
En décalant la zone de pincement des pinces qui se présentent successivement on obtient un balayage complet de la zone à épiler.By shifting the nip area of the tweezers which appear successively, a complete sweep of the area to be epilated is obtained.
De préférence, les pinces étant réparties sur des génératrices différentes de la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation, deux pinces sont disposées sur chaque génératrice concernée.Preferably, the pliers being distributed over generators different from the movable part of the epilation head, two pliers are arranged on each generator concerned.
Cette disposition limite le nombre de pinces par module ce qui limite les efforts sur les cames. Le mouvement plus doux peut être plus rapide.This arrangement limits the number of clamps per module, which limits the forces on the cams. The softer movement can be faster.
De préférence les deux pinces d'arrachage sont fermées simultanément au moment de leur passage dans la zone à épiler.Preferably the two pliers are closed simultaneously at the time of their passage in the area to be depilated.
Les pinces peuvent être actionnées chacune par une came située dans un flasque et dans l'autre. Avantageusement la tête d'épilation comporte une fenêtre d'épilation située sur une partie plane ou légèrement bombée de sa surface enveloppe, la fenêtre comportant plusieurs zones de fermeture des pinces.The clamps can each be actuated by a cam located in one flange and in the other. Advantageously, the epilation head has a depilation window situated on a flat or slightly convex part of its envelope surface, the window comprising several zones for closing the clamps.
On obtient ainsi facilement l'épilation sur une zone étendue de la peau.Hair removal is thus easily obtained over a large area of the skin.
Avantageusement la tête d'épilation comporte une fenêtre d'épilation située sur une partie à forte courbure de sa surface enveloppe. L'appareil permet alors l'épilation précise de zones étroites de la peau.Advantageously, the epilation head has a depilation window located on a part with a large curvature of its envelope surface. The device then allows precise depilation of narrow areas of the skin.
Avantageusement la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation présente une section enveloppe dont un côté est rectiligne ou légèrement bombé et relié à un autre côté par une portion de forte courbure. La section peut être oblongue, elliptique, ovale ou prendre une forme triangulaire aux angles arrondis. Elle peut être conçue selon toutes les possibilités que permet une chaîne.Advantageously, the movable part of the epilation head has an envelope section, one side of which is straight or slightly curved and connected to another side by a portion of strong curvature. The section can be oblong, elliptical, oval or take a triangular shape with rounded angles. It can be designed according to all the possibilities that a chain allows.
Ces formes permettent de placer des zones de pincement où l'arrachage se produit dans des conditions différentes appropriées à des usages différents. Elles permettent aussi d'allonger la chaîne en augmentant le nombre de modules, ce qui nécessite moins de pinces par module en permettant un mouvement plus doux et plus rapide.These shapes make it possible to place pinch zones where the uprooting occurs under different conditions suitable for different uses. They also allow the chain to be lengthened by increasing the number of modules, which requires fewer clamps per module, allowing smoother and faster movement.
De préférence la tête d'épilation comporte une région comportant plusieurs bandes de pincement perpendiculaires aux flasques où les pinces se ferment, et une région d'étendue réduite comportant une seule bande de pincement où les pinces se ferment, les régions étant susceptibles d'être appliquées sur la peau selon respectivement une zone étendue et une zone d'étendue réduite.Preferably the epilation head comprises a region comprising several pinching bands perpendicular to the flanges where the clamps close, and a region of reduced extent comprising a single pinching band where the pincers close, the regions being capable of being applied to the skin in a large area and a small area, respectively.
Avec un appareil prévu avec une première fenêtre d'épilation pour épiler des zones restreintes de la peau et une deuxième fenêtre prévue pour épiler des zones plus étendues, les deux fenêtres n'étant pas utilisées simultanément, l'évacuation des poils arrachés hors de la zone d'épilation est toujours assurée. Sinon, une zone d'ouverture des pinces spécifiquement dédiée à l'évacuation des poils est prévue.With a device provided with a first depilation window for depilating restricted areas of the skin and a second window intended for depilating larger areas, the two windows not being used simultaneously, the evacuation of the hairs pulled out of the hair removal area is always assured. Otherwise, a clamp opening area specifically dedicated to the removal of hair is provided.
L'invention sera mieux comprise au vu des exemples ci après et des dessins annexés.The invention will be better understood on the basis of the examples below and the attached drawings.
La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une tête d'épilation.Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hair removal head.
La figure 2 est une vue en perspective selon un autre point de vue de la tête d'épilation.Figure 2 is a perspective view from another point of view of the epilation head.
La figure 3 est une coupe d'un premier appareil selon l'invention. La figure 4 est une vue de côté de la partie mécanique du même appareil, la partie avant du boîtier étant enlevée.Figure 3 is a section of a first device according to the invention. Figure 4 is a side view of the mechanical part of the same device, the front part of the housing being removed.
La figure 5 est une coupe d'un deuxième appareil selon l'invention.Figure 5 is a section of a second device according to the invention.
La figure 6 est une vue partielle en coupe d'un troisième appareil selon l'invention, le plan de coupe passant par un jeu de pinces fermées. La figure 7 est une vue partielle en coupe du troisième appareil, le plan de coupe passant par un jeu de pinces ouvertes.Figure 6 is a partial sectional view of a third device according to the invention, the cutting plane passing through a set of closed pliers. Figure 7 is a partial sectional view of the third device, the cutting plane passing through a set of open pliers.
La figure 8 est une vue de côté de la partie mécanique du troisième appareil, la partie avant du boîtier étant enlevée.Figure 8 is a side view of the mechanical part of the third device, the front part of the housing being removed.
Comme on peut le voir en figure 1 une tête d'épilation d'un appareil selon l'invention est composée de plusieurs modules 100 ayant une forme globale de prisme droit. Les modules portant les pinces d'arrachage sont articulés entre eux côte à côte et forment une chaîne qui circule entre deux flasques 40, 41. La surface enveloppe de la chaîne est alors un prisme droit à section de préférence oblongue présentant des rayons de courbure variables. Dans une première réalisation de l'invention représentée en figures 3 et 4, l'appareil comporte un boîtier 1 comprenant un moteur 2 entraînant la tête d'épilation via un jeu de pignons 3. Une structure interne 4 au boîtier 1 supporte le moteur 2, les pignons 3 et deux flasques 40,41 entre lesquels la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation se déplace. La tête d'épilation comporte un arbre d'entraînement d'axe 5 comportant une roue dentée 6 à chaque extrémité, et plusieurs modules tels que 100 montés côte à côte suivant des génératrices parallèles à l'axe 5 et reliés entre eux par des articulations d'axe 102 pour former une chaîne. Chaque module comporte des éléments d'engrenage 103 susceptibles de venir en liaison avec chaque roue dentée 6, de sorte que la chaîne est entraînée extérieurement par les roues dentées 6. Les flasques 40,41 comportent chacun une rainure 402 dans laquelle circulent les extrémités des axes d'articulation 102 ce qui assure le guidage de la chaîne.As can be seen in FIG. 1, a depilation head of an apparatus according to the invention is composed of several modules 100 having an overall shape of a straight prism. The modules carrying the pliers are articulated together side by side and form a chain which circulates between two flanges 40, 41. The envelope surface of the chain is then a straight prism with preferably oblong section having variable radii of curvature . In a first embodiment of the invention shown in Figures 3 and 4, the device comprises a housing 1 comprising a motor 2 driving the epilation head via a set of pinions 3. An internal structure 4 in the housing 1 supports the motor 2 , the pinions 3 and two flanges 40,41 between which the movable part of the epilation head moves. The epilation head comprises an axis drive shaft 5 comprising a toothed wheel 6 at each end, and several modules such as 100 mounted side by side along generatrices parallel to axis 5 and connected together by articulations with axis 102 to form a chain. Each module comprises gear elements 103 capable of coming into connection with each toothed wheel 6, so that the chain is driven externally by the toothed wheels 6. The flanges 40, 41 each have a groove 402 in which the ends of the hinge pins 102 which ensures the guiding of the chain.
Dans une version différente la chaîne est entraînée intérieurement, par exemple en disposant les éléments d'engrenage 103 des modules 100 orientés vers l'intérieur afin de venir en liaison avec au moins une roue d'entraînement située à l'intérieur de la chaîne, roue d'entraînement qui reçoit le mouvement du moteur 2 via un jeu de pignons. Dans une variante avantageuse, la roue d'entraînement est une roue dentée située à l'intérieur de la chaîne, notamment au centre de la face active, ce qui permet de réduire les efforts ainsi que les frottements dans les mécanismes de la chaîne. Dans une autre variante, deux roues d'entraînement sont placées avec leurs axes de rotation aux centres de courbure de la chaîne.In a different version, the chain is internally driven, for example by arranging the gear elements 103 of the modules 100 oriented inwards so as to come into connection with at least one drive wheel located at inside the chain, drive wheel which receives the movement of motor 2 via a set of sprockets. In an advantageous variant, the drive wheel is a toothed wheel located inside the chain, in particular in the center of the active face, which makes it possible to reduce the forces as well as the friction in the mechanisms of the chain. In another variant, two drive wheels are placed with their axes of rotation at the centers of curvature of the chain.
Chaque module comporte un corps tel que 101 portant une série de lames fixes 110 associées à une série de lames mobiles 111 pour former une série de pinces à épiler. Les lames mobiles sont portées par une coulisse 104 qui est rappelée par un ressort 105 de sorte que les pinces formées par les lames 110, 111 soient normalement fermées. La coulisse 104 est reliée rigidement à un poussoir 106 dirigé vers un flasque.Each module comprises a body such as 101 carrying a series of fixed blades 110 associated with a series of movable blades 111 to form a series of tweezers. The movable blades are carried by a slide 104 which is returned by a spring 105 so that the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are normally closed. The slide 104 is rigidly connected to a pusher 106 directed towards a flange.
Les lames mobiles sont encastrées par exemple par surmoulage sur la coulisse 104. Dans une version différente les lames sont articulées à leur pied sur le corps 101 et la coulisse les entraîne dans un mouvement oscillant pour écarter les lèvres externes des pincesThe movable blades are embedded for example by overmolding on the slide 104. In a different version the blades are articulated at their feet on the body 101 and the slide drives them in an oscillating movement to spread the outer lips of the clamps
Dans une version voisine la coulisse ne comporte qu'une seule lame mobile.In a neighboring version, the slide has only one movable blade.
Avantageusement la première lame 112 de chaque module est positionnée à une distance 113 différente depuis l'extrémité 114 de la partie mobile de la tête à épiler. De préférence les lames des différentes séries sont écartées suivant le même pas 115. Cette distance 113 est choisie pour que les différentes séries de lames balaient des zones de pincement de largeur 116 à des emplacements différents et complémentaires sur la peau.Advantageously, the first blade 112 of each module is positioned at a different distance 113 from the end 114 of the movable part of the head to be depilated. Preferably, the blades of the different series are spaced along the same pitch 115. This distance 113 is chosen so that the different series of blades sweep through pinch zones of width 116 at different and complementary locations on the skin.
Un flasque 40 porte une came 400 dont la face active lui est sensiblement parallèle mais munie de protubérances 401. Chaque protubérance correspond à une zone où les pinces doivent être ouvertes. Les extrémités des poussoirs 106 circulent à proximité immédiate de la came 400, de sorte qu'ils soient actionnés par la ou les protubérances 401.A flange 40 carries a cam 400 whose active face is substantially parallel to it but provided with protrusions 401. Each protrusion corresponds to an area where the clamps must be open. The ends of the pushers 106 circulate in the immediate vicinity of the cam 400, so that they are actuated by the protuberance (s) 401.
Dans une version voisine les deux flasques sont munis d'une came et les modules sont montés alternativement de façon à ce que les poussoirs soient concernés par l'une ou l'autre des cames. Dans une autre version dérivée de la précédente, les deux flasques sont munis chacun d'une came et chaque module comporte deux coulisses liées chacune à un poussoir. Les poussoirs de chaque module sont concernés respectivement par les cames des deux flasques. Dans cette version un module comporte deux séries de une ou plusieurs pinces. Le module présente alors une symétrie par rapport à un plan médian de la tête d'épilation.In a neighboring version, the two flanges are provided with a cam and the modules are mounted alternately so that the pushers are affected by one or the other of the cams. In another version derived from the previous one, the two flanges are each provided with a cam and each module comprises two slides each linked to a pusher. The pushers of each module are respectively affected by the cams of the two flanges. In this version a module comprises two series of one or more clamps. The module then has symmetry with respect to a median plane of the epilation head.
Lorsque l'utilisatrice met l'appareil en marche, les pignons 6 sont en rotation, entraînant les modules 100 le long de la came 400. Les lames mobiles 111 sont normalement en contact serré contre les lames fixes 110, étant rappelées par le ressort 105. L'extrémité du poussoir 106 est libre mais suit de près la surface de la came 400.When the user starts the appliance, the pinions 6 are in rotation, driving the modules 100 along the cam 400. The movable blades 111 are normally in close contact against the fixed blades 110, being returned by the spring 105 The end of the pusher 106 is free but closely follows the surface of the cam 400.
Lorsqu'un module arrive dans la fenêtre d'épilation, la protubérance 401 de la came 400 agit sur le poussoir 106 qui déplace alors la coulisse 104 contre l'action du ressort 105 entraînant les lames 111 dans un mouvement d'ouverture des pinces d'amplitude 116. Les pilosités peuvent alors s'introduire entre les lames 110,111. Lorsque l'extrémité du poussoir 106 échappe à l'action de la protubérance 401 , les pinces formées par les lames 110, 111 se referment en enserrant les poils, sous l'action du ressort 105. Le mouvement d'entraînement de la tête d'épilation arrache alors les poils. Lorsque les pinces sont fermées, il existe un jeu entre l'extrémité du poussoir 106 et la came 400. Le ressort 105 peut alors pleinement exercer son effort sur les poils serrés entre les lames. Le frottement du poussoir 106 sur la came 400 se réduit à un frottement sur la protubérance 401. Avantageusement le frottement est réduit par l'adjonction d'un galet 107 en bout du poussoir 106. Dans une deuxième réalisation de l'invention représentée en figure 5, l'appareil diffère de la réalisation précédente par la conception des modules et des cames.When a module arrives in the depilation window, the protuberance 401 of the cam 400 acts on the pusher 106 which then moves the slide 104 against the action of the spring 105 driving the blades 111 in an opening movement of the pliers d amplitude 116. The pilosities can then be introduced between the blades 110, 111. When the end of the pusher 106 escapes the action of the protuberance 401, the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are closed by enclosing the bristles, under the action of the spring 105. The drive movement of the head d epilation then plucks the hairs. When the clamps are closed, there is a clearance between the end of the plunger 106 and the cam 400. The spring 105 can then fully exert its force on the bristles clamped between the blades. The friction of the pusher 106 on the cam 400 is reduced to a friction on the protuberance 401. Advantageously the friction is reduced by the addition of a roller 107 at the end of the pusher 106. In a second embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 5, the device differs from the previous embodiment by the design of the modules and the cams.
Chaque module comporte un corps 101 portant une série de lames fixes 110 associées à une série de lames mobiles 111 pour former une série de pinces à épiler. Les lames mobiles sont portées par une coulisse 104 qui est rappelée par un ressort 105 de sorte que les pinces formées par les lames 110, 111 soient normalement fermées. Chaque corps de module 101 supporte un axe 117 autour duquel oscille un levier 118. Ce levier est lié à la coulisse 104 par un engrenage. L'extrémité libre 119 du levier 118 est orientée pour que son mouvement d'oscillation soit sensiblement perpendiculaire au mouvement de la coulisse 104 et donc des lames mobiles 111.Each module comprises a body 101 carrying a series of fixed blades 110 associated with a series of movable blades 111 to form a series of tweezers. The movable blades are carried by a slide 104 which is returned by a spring 105 so that the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are normally closed. Each module body 101 supports an axis 117 around which a lever 118 oscillates. This lever is linked to the slide 104 by a gear. The free end 119 of the lever 118 is oriented so that its oscillation movement is substantially perpendicular to the movement of the slide 104 and therefore of the movable blades 111.
Les lames mobiles sont encastrées par exemple par surmoulage sur la coulisse 104. Dans une version différente les lames sont articulées à leur pied sur le corps 101 et la coulisse les entraîne dans un mouvement oscillant pour écarter les lèvres externes des pincesThe movable blades are embedded for example by overmolding on the slide 104. In a different version the blades are articulated at their feet on the body 101 and the slide drives them in an oscillating movement to spread the outer lips of the clamps
Dans une version voisine la coulisse ne comporte qu'une seule lame mobile.In a neighboring version, the slide has only one movable blade.
Avantageusement la première lame 112 de chaque module est positionnée à une distance 113 différente depuis l'extrémité 114 de la partie mobile de la tête à épiler. De préférence les lames des différentes séries sont écartées suivant le même pas 115. Cette distance 113 est choisie pour que les différentes séries de lames balaient des zones de pincement de largeur 116 à des emplacements différents et complémentaires sur la peau. Un flasque 40 porte une came 400 dont la face active munie de protubérances lui est sensiblement perpendiculaire. Chaque protubérance correspond à une zone où les pinces doivent être ouvertes. Les extrémités 119 des leviers 118 circulent à proximité immédiate du pourtour de la came 400, de sorte qu'ils soient actionnés par la ou les protubérances. Dans une version voisine les deux flasques sont munis d'une came et les modules sont montés alternativement de façon à ce que les leviers soient concernés par l'une ou l'autre des cames.Advantageously, the first blade 112 of each module is positioned at a different distance 113 from the end 114 of the movable part of the head to be depilated. Preferably, the blades of the different series are spaced along the same pitch 115. This distance 113 is chosen so that the different series of blades sweep through pinch zones of width 116 at different and complementary locations on the skin. A flange 40 carries a cam 400 whose active face provided with protuberances is substantially perpendicular thereto. Each protrusion corresponds to an area where the clamps must be opened. The ends 119 of the levers 118 circulate in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the cam 400, so that they are actuated by the protuberance (s). In a neighboring version, the two flanges are provided with a cam and the modules are mounted alternately so that the levers are affected by one or the other of the cams.
Dans une autre version dérivée de la précédente, les deux flasques sont munis chacun d'une came et chaque module comporte deux coulisses liées chacune à un levier. Les leviers de chaque module sont concernés respectivement par les cames des deux flasques. Dans cette version un module comporte deux séries de une ou plusieurs pinces. Le module présente alors une symétrie par rapport à un plan médian de la tête d'épilation.In another version derived from the previous one, the two flanges are each provided with a cam and each module has two slides each linked to a lever. The levers of each module are affected respectively by the cams of the two flanges. In this version a module comprises two series of one or more clamps. The module then has symmetry with respect to a median plane of the epilation head.
Lorsque l'utilisatrice met l'appareil en marche, l'arbre d'axe 5 est en rotation, entraînant les modules le long de la came 400. Les lames mobiles 111 sont normalement en contact serré contre les lames fixes 110, étant rappelées par le ressort 105. L'extrémité 119 du levier 118 est libre mais suit de près la surface de la came 400.When the user starts the appliance, the axis shaft 5 is in rotation, driving the modules along the cam 400. The movable blades 111 are normally in close contact against the fixed blades 110, being recalled by the spring 105. The end 119 of the lever 118 is free but closely follows the surface of the cam 400.
Lorsqu'un module arrive dans la fenêtre d'épilation, la protubérance de la came 400 agit sur le levier 118 en le faisant pivoter autour de l'axe 117. Le levier 118 déplace alors la coulisse 104 contre l'action du ressort 105 entraînant les lames 111 dans un mouvement d'ouverture des pinces, de course 116. Les pilosités peuvent alors s'introduire entre les lames 110, 111. Lorsque l'extrémité 119 du levier 118 échappe à l'action de la came 400, les pinces formées par les lames 110, 111 se referment en enserrant les poils, sous l'action du ressort 105. Le mouvement d'entraînement de la tête d'épilation arrache alors les poils.When a module arrives in the epilation window, the protuberance of the cam 400 acts on the lever 118 by pivoting it around the axis 117. The lever 118 then moves the slide 104 against the action of the spring 105 causing the blades 111 in an opening movement of the pliers, of race 116. The pilosities can then be introduced between the blades 110, 111. When the end 119 of the lever 118 escapes the action of the cam 400, the pliers formed by the blades 110, 111 are closed by enclosing the bristles, under the action of the spring 105. The drive movement of the epilation head then plucks the hairs.
Dans ces déplacements, le levier 118 transforme le mouvement des lames 111 et de la coulisse 104 en un mouvement perpendiculaire de l'extrémité 119 en contact avec la came 400. L'axe 117 étant fixé dans le module, aucun effort dans le sens du déplacement des lames n'est transmis à la came ni à la structure de l'appareil. Les efforts perpendiculaires à la surface de la came 400 et sensiblement parallèles au flasque 40 sont équilibrés essentiellement par les axes 102 au travers du flasque 40 qui est donc la seule pièce principalement sollicitée pour commander les lames.In these movements, the lever 118 transforms the movement of the blades 111 and of the slide 104 into a perpendicular movement of the end 119 in contact with the cam 400. The axis 117 being fixed in the module, no effort in the direction of displacement of the blades is not transmitted to the cam or to the structure of the device. The forces perpendicular to the surface of the cam 400 and substantially parallel to the flange 40 are balanced essentially by the pins 102 through the flange 40 which is therefore the only part mainly used to control the blades.
Par ailleurs le levier 118 permet d'amplifier le mouvement de déplacement des lames et d'en diminuer les efforts sur la came 40. Afin d'assurer une bonne fermeture des pinces, il existe un jeu entre l'extrémité 119 du levier 118 et la came 400 pendant cette fermeture. Le ressort 105 peut alors pleinement exercer son effort sur les poils serrés entre les lames. Le frottement du levier 118 sur la came 400 se réduit à un frottement sur la ou les protubérances. La réduction du frottement, des efforts, la maîtrise de leur direction et le peu de sollicitation de la structure de l'appareil font de ce dernier un outil fiable et efficace.Furthermore, the lever 118 makes it possible to amplify the movement of movement of the blades and to reduce the forces therefrom on the cam 40. In order to ensure that the clamps are properly closed, there is play between the end 119 of the lever 118 and the cam 400 during this closing. The spring 105 can then fully exert its force on the bristles clamped between the blades. The friction of the lever 118 on the cam 400 is reduced to friction on the protuberance (s). The reduction of friction, efforts, control of their direction and the low stress on the structure of the device make it a reliable and effective tool.
Dans une troisième réalisation préférentielle représentée en figures 6, 7 et 8, l'appareil diffère, de la deuxième réalisation de l'invention par la conception des modules et des cames.In a third preferred embodiment shown in Figures 6, 7 and 8, the apparatus differs from the second embodiment of the invention the module design and of the cams.
Chaque module comporte un corps 101 portant deux lames fixes 110 associées respectivement à deux lames mobiles 111 pour former deux pinces à épiler. Chaque lame mobile est portée par un levier 118 rappelé par un ressort 105 de sorte que les pinces formées par les lames 110, 111 soient normalement fermées. Chaque levier 118 oscille autour d'un axe 117 supporté par le corps de module 101. L'extrémité libre 119 du levier 118 est orientée par rapport à l'axeEach module comprises a body 101 carrying two fixed blades 110 associated respectively with two movable blades 111 to form two tweezers. Each movable blade is carried by a lever 118 returned by a spring 105 so that the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are normally closed. Each lever 118 oscillates around an axis 117 supported by the module body 101. The free end 119 of the lever 118 is oriented relative to the axis
117 pour que son mouvement d'oscillation soit sensiblement perpendiculaire au mouvement de la lèvre externe de la lame mobile associée 111.117 so that its oscillating movement is substantially perpendicular to the movement of the external lip of the associated movable blade 111.
Chaque lame mobile est encastrée par exemple par surmoulage sur son levierEach movable blade is embedded for example by overmolding on its lever
118 avec lequel elle forme un sous ensemble monobloc. Avantageusement la première lame du module est positionnée à une distance 113 différente sur chaque module 100 depuis l'extrémité 114 de la partie mobile de la tête à épiler. Cette distance 113 est choisie pour que les pinces des différents modules 100 balaient des zones de largeur 116 à des emplacements différents et complémentaires sur la peau. Les flasques 40, 41 portent chacun une came 400 dont la face active perpendiculaire aux flasques est munie d'au moins une protubérance 401. Chaque protubérance correspond à une zone où les pinces doivent être ouvertes. Les extrémités 119 des leviers 118 circulent à proximité immédiate du pourtour de la came 400 la plus proche de la lame mobile correspondante, de façon à être actionnées par les protubérances 401.118 with which it forms a one-piece sub-assembly. Advantageously, the first blade of the module is positioned at a different distance 113 on each module 100 from the end 114 of the movable part of the head to be depilated. This distance 113 is chosen so that the clamps of the different modules 100 sweep areas of width 116 at different and complementary locations on the skin. The flanges 40, 41 each carry a cam 400 whose active face perpendicular to the flanges is provided with at least one protuberance 401. Each protuberance corresponds to an area where the clamps must be open. The ends 119 of the levers 118 circulate in the immediate vicinity of the periphery of the cam 400 closest to the corresponding movable blade, so as to be actuated by the protuberances 401.
Dans une version, les cames 400 sont d'épaisseur suffisante pour qu'elles se rejoignent au plan médian de l'appareil, servant ainsi d'entretoise aux deux flasques.In one version, the cams 400 are of sufficient thickness so that they meet on the median plane of the device, thus serving as a spacer for the two flanges.
Le boîtier 1 comporte au voisinage de la tête d'épilation deux ouvertures 200 et 300 par où la tête d'épilation peut être appliquée sur la peau à épiler et matérialisant des fenêtres d'épilation. Une ouverture 200 est telle qu'elle permet d'appliquer une zone de forte courbure de la chaîne sur la peau. Cette ouverture comporte une seule zone de pincement due à une des protubérances 401 de la came 400. Une ouverture 300 est telle qu'elle permet d'appliquer une zone de faible courbure de la chaîne sur la peau. Cette ouverture comporte deux zones de pincement dues à deux protubérances 401 de la came 400. Lorsque l'utilisatrice met l'appareil en marche, l'arbre d'axe 5 est en rotation, entraînant les modules 100 le long de la came 400. Les lames mobiles 111 sont normalement en contact serré contre les lames fixes 110, étant rappelées par les ressorts 105. Les extrémités 119 des leviers 118 sont libres mais suivent de près la surface des cames 400.The housing 1 comprises in the vicinity of the epilation head two openings 200 and 300 through which the epilation head can be applied to the skin to be epilated and materializing epilation windows. An opening 200 is such that it allows a zone of strong curvature of the chain to be applied to the skin. This opening comprises a single pinching zone due to one of the protuberances 401 of the cam 400. An opening 300 is such that it makes it possible to apply a zone of slight curvature of the chain on the skin. This opening comprises two pinching zones due to two protrusions 401 of the cam 400. When the user starts the device, the axis shaft 5 is rotated, driving the modules 100 along the cam 400. The movable blades 111 are normally in close contact against the fixed blades 110, being recalled by the springs 105. The ends 119 of the levers 118 are free but closely follow the surface of the cams 400.
Lorsqu'un module arrive dans la fenêtre d'épilation, la protubérance 401 de la came 400 agit sur le levier 118 en le faisant pivoter autour de l'axe 117. Le levier 118 se déplace alors en pivotant contre l'action du ressort 105 et entraîne la lame 111 dans un mouvement d'ouverture de la pince. Les pilosités peuvent alors s'introduire entre les lames 110, 111. Lorsque l'extrémité 119 du levier 118 échappe à l'action de la protubérance 401 , les pinces formées par les lames 110, 111 se referment en enserrant les poils, sous l'action du ressort 105. Le mouvement d'entraînement de la tête d'épilation arrache alors les poils.When a module arrives in the depilation window, the protuberance 401 of the cam 400 acts on the lever 118 by making it pivot around the axis 117. The lever 118 then moves by pivoting against the action of the spring 105 and drives the blade 111 in an opening movement of the clamp. The pilosities can then be introduced between the blades 110, 111. When the end 119 of the lever 118 escapes the action of the protuberance 401, the clamps formed by the blades 110, 111 are closed by enclosing the bristles, under the action of the spring 105. The drive movement of the epilation head then plucks the hairs.
Dans ces déplacements, le levier 118 transforme le mouvement de la lame 111 en un mouvement perpendiculaire de l'extrémité 119 en contact avec la came 400. L'axe 117 étant fixé dans le module, aucun effort dans le sens du déplacement des lames n'est transmis à la came ni à la structure de l'appareil. On retrouve donc les mêmes avantages qu'avec la réalisation précédente.In these movements, the lever 118 transforms the movement of the blade 111 into a perpendicular movement of the end 119 in contact with the cam 400. The axis 117 being fixed in the module, no effort in the direction of movement of the blades n 'is transmitted to the cam or to the structure of the device. We therefore find the same advantages as with the previous embodiment.
Le rappel en position de fermeture par un ressort de chaque pince permet de bien maîtriser le serrage des poils. L'utilisation d'un moyen d 'actionnement pour ouvrir chaque pince simplifie les pièces et permet des tolérances de fabrication plus aisées à satisfaire, la course d'ouverture des lames n'étant pas critique pour obtenir un bon serrage des pinces. Les faibles efforts mis en jeu permettent un défilement rapide de la chaîne propice à un arrachage des poils instantané et peu douloureux.The return to the closed position by a spring of each clamp makes it possible to properly control the clamping of the bristles. The use of an actuating means to open each clamp simplifies the parts and allows manufacturing tolerances which are easier to meet, the opening stroke of the blades not being critical for obtaining good clamping of the clamps. The low forces involved allow rapid movement of the chain, which is conducive to instant, painless pulling of the hair.
L'utilisatrice peut se servir de l'une ou de l'autre des fenêtres d'épilation 200, 300. La fenêtre 200 correspondant à une zone de forte courbure de la chaîne est appropriée à épiler des régions précises et limitées de la peau, tandis que la fenêtre 300 comportant plusieurs zone d'arrachage est appropriée à épiler rapidement des surfaces plus grandes.The user can use one or the other of the epilation windows 200, 300. The window 200 corresponding to a zone of strong curvature of the chain is suitable for depilating precise and limited regions of the skin, while the window 300 comprising several pull-out zones is suitable for rapidly depilating larger surfaces.
Quand la fenêtre 200 est utilisée, les poils arrachés sont relâchés loin de la peau lorsque les modules parviennent dans la fenêtre 300 inutilisée où les pinces s'ouvrent à nouveau. Lorsque la fenêtre 300 est utilisée les poils entraînés par l'arrachage sont évacués loin de la peau lorsque les modules parviennent dans la fenêtre 200 inutilisée. L'évacuation des poils arrachés est ainsi toujours correcte.When window 200 is used, the plucked hairs are released away from the skin when the modules reach the unused window 300 where the clamps open again. When the window 300 is used, the hairs entrained by the uprooting are evacuated away from the skin when the modules reach the unused window 200. The evacuation of plucked hairs is thus always correct.
Dans une version plus sophistiquée, la fenêtre inutilisée est coiffée par un réceptacle amovible recevant les poils arrachés en vue de leur évacuation ultérieure.In a more sophisticated version, the unused window is capped by a removable receptacle receiving the hairs plucked with a view to their subsequent evacuation.
Ces descriptions montrent de façon non exhaustive la diversité des réalisations possibles tout en restant dans le cadre de l'invention. These descriptions non-exhaustively show the diversity of possible embodiments while remaining within the scope of the invention.

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1. Appareil à épiler comportant un boîtier (1 ), un moteur électrique (2) mettant en mouvement une tête d'épilation à pinces d'arrachage (110,111), la partie mobile de la tête étant supportée par deux flasques latéraux (40,41 ), chaque pince comprenant au moins une lame mobile (111 ) actionnée par des moyens mécaniques pour obtenir la fermeture ou l'ouverture des pinces, lesdits moyens mécaniques comprenant dans au moins un flasque (40) des premiers moyens de commande (400) faisant office de came et sur la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation des seconds moyens d'actionnement recevant le mouvement dû à la came et le transmettant aux lames mobiles, les pinces étant rappelées dans une position d'ouverture ou de fermeture par des moyens élastiques, caractérisé en ce que les pinces à épiler situées sur une même génératrice, ainsi que leurs moyens d'actionnement et leurs moyens élastiques, sont montés dans un support commun avec lequel ils forment un module, et en ce que les modules sont articulés entre eux côte à côte et forment une chaîne.1. epilating appliance comprising a housing (1), an electric motor (2) setting in motion a depilation head with tearing pliers (110, 111), the movable part of the head being supported by two lateral flanges (40, 41), each clamp comprising at least one movable blade (111) actuated by mechanical means to obtain the closing or opening of the clamps, said mechanical means comprising in at least one flange (40) of the first control means (400) acting as a cam and on the movable part of the epilation head of the second actuation means receiving the movement due to the cam and transmitting it to the movable blades, the clamps being returned to an open or closed position by elastic means, characterized in that the tweezers located on the same generator, as well as their actuating means and their elastic means, are mounted in a common support with which they form a module, e t in that the modules are articulated together side by side and form a chain.
2. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que les seconds moyens d'actionnement comportent des poussoirs (106) agissant sur les lames mobiles (111 ) en prenant appui sur la surface de travail de cames (400) solidaires des flasques latéraux, cette surface de travail étant sensiblement parallèle aux flasques et comportant des protubérances.2. epilating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second actuating means comprise pushers (106) acting on the movable blades (111) bearing on the working surface of cams (400) integral with the flanges lateral, this work surface being substantially parallel to the flanges and comprising protuberances.
3. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que les premiers moyens sont des cames (400) dont la surface de travail est perpendiculaire aux flasques et en ce que les seconds moyens d'actionnement comportent un renvoi de mouvement transformant le mouvement initial sensiblement parallèle aux flasques dû aux premiers moyens en un mouvement des lèvres de lames mobiles (111 ) sensiblement perpendiculaire aux flasques. 3. epilating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the first means are cams (400) whose working surface is perpendicular to the flanges and in that the second actuating means comprise a movement reference transforming the movement initial substantially parallel to the flanges due to the first means in a movement of the lips of movable blades (111) substantially perpendicular to the flanges.
4. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le renvoi de mouvement est un levier (118) pivotant autour d'un axe (117).4. Hair removal device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the movement reference is a lever (118) pivoting about an axis (117).
5. Appareil à épiler selon l'une des revendications 3 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte autant de moyens d'actionnement qu'il y a de lames mobiles (111 ) auxquelles ils sont respectivement associés, ces seconds moyens étant actionnés par les mêmes premiers moyens de commande.5. hair removal device according to one of claims 3 to 4, characterized in that it comprises as many actuating means as there are movable blades (111) with which they are respectively associated, these second means being actuated by the same first control means.
6. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que chaque lame mobile (111 ) est associée à un levier (118) faisant avec ce dernier un sous ensemble monobloc pivotant autour d'un axe (117).6. Hair removal device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each movable blade (111) is associated with a lever (118) forming with the latter a one-piece sub-assembly pivoting about an axis (117).
7. Appareil à épiler selon la revendications 2, caractérisé en ce que les lames mobiles (111 ) dont les lèvres sont situées sur une même génératrice de la surface enveloppe de la tête d'épilation, sont associées à au moins une coulisse (104).7. hair removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable blades (111) whose lips are located on the same generatrix of the envelope surface of the epilation head, are associated with at least one slide (104) .
8. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les pinces sont normalement fermées sous l'action d'un moyen élastique tel qu'un ressort (105) et les moyens mécaniques agissent pour ouvrir les pinces. 8. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamps are normally closed under the action of an elastic means such as a spring (105) and the mechanical means act to open the clamps.
9. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que les pinces s'ouvrent dans une région qui n'est pas utilisée lors de l'épilation.9. A depilatory device according to claim 8, characterized in that the pliers open in a region which is not used during depilation.
10. Appareil à épiler selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les pinces sont décalées latéralement de façon à ce que d'une pince d'une génératrice à celle de la suivante les zones de pincement (116) se complètent au dessus de la surface à épiler.10. Hair removal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pliers are offset laterally so that from one pliers of a generator to that of the next, the pinching zones (116) complement each other. above the surface to be depilated.
11.Appareil à épiler selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que les pinces étant réparties sur des génératrices différentes de la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation, deux pinces sont disposées sur chaque génératrice concernée. 11. epilating device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pliers being distributed over different generators of the movable part of the epilation head, two pliers are arranged on each generator concerned.
12. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que les deux pinces d'arrachage sont fermées simultanément au moment de leur passage dans la zone à épiler.12. Epilating device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the two pliers are closed simultaneously at the time of their passage in the zone to be epilated.
13. Appareil à épiler selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la tête d'épilation comporte une fenêtre d'épilation (300) située sur une partie plane ou légèrement bombée de sa surface enveloppe, la fenêtre comportant plusieurs zones de fermeture des pinces. 13. Hair removal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the epilation head comprises a depilation window (300) located on a flat or slightly domed part of its envelope surface, the window comprising several areas of clamp closure.
14. Appareil à épiler selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la tête d'épilation comporte une fenêtre d'épilation (200) située sur une partie à forte courbure de sa surface enveloppe.14. Hair removal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the epilation head has a depilation window (200) located on a part with a large curvature of its envelope surface.
15. Appareil à épiler selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la partie mobile de la tête d'épilation présente une section enveloppe dont un côté est rectiligne ou légèrement bombé et relié à un autre côté par une portion de forte courbure.15. Hair removal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable part of the epilation head has an envelope section of which one side is straight or slightly curved and connected to another side by a portion of strong curvature .
16. Appareil à épiler selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la tête d'épilation comporte sur sa surface enveloppe une région (300) comportant plusieurs bandes de pincement perpendiculaires aux flasques où les pinces se ferment, et une région d'étendue réduite (200) comportant une seule bande de pincement où les pinces se ferment, les régions étant susceptibles d'être appliquées sur la peau selon respectivement une zone étendue et une zone d'étendue réduite. 16. Hair removal device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the epilation head has on its envelope surface a region (300) comprising several pinching strips perpendicular to the flanges where the clamps close, and a region of reduced extent (200) comprising a single pinching strip where the clamps close, the regions being capable of being applied to the skin according to an extended area and a reduced area respectively.
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