EP1698249B1 - Hair iron having buffer member - Google Patents

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EP1698249B1
EP1698249B1 EP05021776A EP05021776A EP1698249B1 EP 1698249 B1 EP1698249 B1 EP 1698249B1 EP 05021776 A EP05021776 A EP 05021776A EP 05021776 A EP05021776 A EP 05021776A EP 1698249 B1 EP1698249 B1 EP 1698249B1
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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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/02—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel
    • A45D1/04—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/06—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/06—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws
    • A45D1/08—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with two or more jaws the jaws remaining parallel to each other during use, e.g. the jaws sliding parallel to each other
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/28—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
    • 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
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001—Hair straightening appliances
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D2001/002—Accessories therefor

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  • the present invention relates to a hair iron having a buffer member, particularly to a hair iron having a buffer member, which is located in between two opposing steel plates to help hair between the steel plates to be straightened smoothly and prevent thermal deformation of hair.
  • FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the conventional hair iron. It is manufactured by inserting thermal wire heaters 13b into two opposing steel plates 12b. When the steel plates 12b are heated by the thermal wire heaters, you can straighten or roll your hair by applying pressure from outside of the external case 11 a.
  • Such a conventional hair iron is driven by a power supply. Descriptions on the power supply, including electric wires and the temperature controller 70, will be omitted here.
  • a first pressing member 1 and a second pressing member 2 are joined by a hinge 5.
  • a spacing stick 60 To the first pressing member 1 is fixed a spacing stick 60.
  • the spacing stick 60 has a projecting part 6 at the e nd.
  • the second pressing member 2 has a s pacing m ember 6 2, which allows the spacing stick 60 to move up and down.
  • the spacing between the first pressing member and the second pressing member can be adjusted by pressing with fingers.
  • a spring 63 At the bottom of the spacing member 62 is mounted a spring 63.
  • the steel plates 12b touch with each other, so that it does not fix hair smoothly. Also, hair may be damaged because of the heated steel plates.
  • JP 2001104036 A background art which can be regarded as useful to understand the invention is represented by JP 2001104036 .
  • the present invention provides a hair iron as disclosed in claim 1.
  • FIG. 2 shows the hair iron of the present invention, which is laid open.
  • FIG. 3 shows the hair iron of the present invention, which is shut.
  • FIG. 4 shows the cross-section a hair iron not according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the hair iron of the present invention.
  • the present invention is characterized by a hair iron comprising a first pressing member 10 and a second pressing member 20 having steel plates 12, 22, in which thermal wire heaters 13, 23 are built in, respectively, wherein a buffer member 40 is attached to the steel plate 22 attached to the second pressing member 20.
  • the buffer member 40 is made of heat-resistant materials such as heat-resistant silicon, silver, Teflon or urethane rubber.
  • the buffer member 40 is inserted in a groove 22a formed on the surface of the steel plate 22.
  • the buffer member 40 may be made of any material that is elastic and heat resistant.
  • Each end of the first and second pressing members 10, 20 may open and shut by a hinge 5.
  • a spacing stick 60 is fixed to the first pressing member 1 0.
  • the spacing stick 60 has a projecting part 61 at the end.
  • the second pressing member 20 has a spacing member 62, which allows the spacing stick 60 to move up and down.
  • the spacing between the first pressing member 10 and the second pressing member 20 can be adjusted by pressing outside of the first and second pressing members with fingers.
  • a spring 63 At the bottom of the spacing member 62 is mounted a spring 63.
  • a groove 22a is formed along the steel plate 22. Heat-resistant silicon is inserted into the groove 22a as the buffer member 40.
  • the buffer member 40 has a projecting part 40a which prevents the buffer member 40 from being detached from the groove 22a. That is, the projecting part 40a is inserted into the groove 22a, and thus the buffer member 40 is not detached.
  • the hair iron of the present invention has a temperature controller 70, power supply wires, etc. as a means of controlling temperature. Detailed description thereabout is omitted, because it is well known in the related art.
  • the heat-resistant silicon used in the invention can endure up to 100-230 °C.
  • the temperature controller 70 maintains the temperature adequately.
  • the buffer member 40 is made of heat-resistant silicon, it is heat resistant and elastic. Thus, the hair can be effectively pressed. Consequently, hair can be straightened or rolled.
  • the buffer member 40 may be replaced with a new one after prolonged use.
  • the hair iron of the present invention has a buffer member made of heat-resistant silicon, which blocks direct contact of steel plates 12, 22.
  • the buffer member holds hair smoothly and removes space between the steel plates. Also, hair damage can be prevented.
  • the buffer member of the present invention prevents hair form being pulled off and makes hair straightening or rolling more pleasant when using a hair iron. While the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and substitutions can be made thereto without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims.

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