EP2555650A1 - Motorised hair styling iron - Google Patents

Motorised hair styling iron

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EP2555650A1
EP2555650A1 EP11765055A EP11765055A EP2555650A1 EP 2555650 A1 EP2555650 A1 EP 2555650A1 EP 11765055 A EP11765055 A EP 11765055A EP 11765055 A EP11765055 A EP 11765055A EP 2555650 A1 EP2555650 A1 EP 2555650A1
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hair
iron
jaws
elastomeric
elastomeric rib
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Wai Ho Michael Keong
Wai Keung Kent Wan
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Kenford Industrial Co Ltd
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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
    • A45D1/10—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 with a rotatable handle sleeve
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
    • A45D2200/207—Vibration, e.g. ultrasound

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to hair styling irons, particularly electric appliances for hair curling or straightening, having one member motor driven to rotate or vibrate.
  • One type of known hand-held electric hair curling or straightening iron use two jaws or arms, at least one of which is heated, with the other cooperating to hold hair in contact with the first, and being moveable from an open position allowing the insertion of hair to a closed position to put the hair in contact with the heater.
  • any variation in the user's hold on the tool produces a variable contact pressure that can cause discomfort, as the hair is pulled unevenly.
  • the resulting treatment of a lock of hair may also produce an uneven appearance.
  • the apparatus should capable of ensuring a good thermal transfer between the heated part of the apparatus and hair, while ensuring the protection thereof and with greater reliability in operation.
  • the apparatus should be capable of ensuring a good contact pressure between the means of shaping and hair during treatment.
  • the device should have a simple and compact structure that can be manufactured for a low cost. It is an object of the present invention to address the above needs or more generally to provide an improved electric hair iron.
  • a hair styling iron comprising: a pair of elongate jaws, each jaw having proximal and distal parts; a hinge connecting the proximal parts of the jaws for movement between a closed position in which the jaws are adjacent for grasping hair therebetween and an open position in which the jaws are spaced apart; motorised means for rotating or vibrating at least one of the jaws; heating means for heating at least one of the jaws; the distal parts of the jaws having complementary hair-engaging surfaces configured to hold and engage hair therebetween, and wherein at least one elastomeric rib extends along one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
  • the proximal parts may be at longitudinal ends of the jaws or, for instance, at positions intermediate the longitudinal ends.
  • the pair of jaws comprise first and second jaws
  • the first jaw includes a barrel having a first longitudinal axis and a substantially cylindrical hair-engaging surface
  • the motorised means comprises a rotary motor which rotates the barrel about the first longitudinal axis and wherein the one of the hair-engaging surfaces comprises a concave hair-engaging surface formed on the second jaw.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib may be disposed to substantially bisect the concave hair-engaging surface.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib may comprise two elastomeric strips disposed adjacent opposing longitudinal edges of the concave hair-engaging surface.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib is linear and extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the jaw on which it is disposed.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib may be curvilinear.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib is linear and extends substantially parallel to a surface of the barrel in the closed position.
  • the hair-engaging surfaces are metal surfaces
  • the at least one elastomeric rib has a substantially constant cross-section throughout its length, and protrudes from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces by a substantially constant dimension throughout its length.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib has a convex outer surface protruding from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
  • the outer surface of the rib may protrude from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces only when the heating portion is at an elevated temperature, due to thermal expansion, and may otherwise be flush or recessed below the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
  • the convex outer surface of the at least one elastomeric rib has a substantially constant radius of curvature.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib may be bonded to the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib may be formed on a strip received in an elongate slot in the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
  • the heating portion has a longitudinally extending plane of symmetry and each elastomeric rib is located substantially symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry.
  • each elastomeric rib is located substantially symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry.
  • one elastomeric rib is provided it is bisected by the plane, and where two ribs are provided, they may be disposed either side of the plane.
  • the width of the at least one elastomeric rib is between 2% and 20% of the width of the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib has a hardness between 30 Shore A and 50 Shore D.
  • the at least one elastomeric rib is formed from a silicon rubber.
  • each jaw has an elongate heating portion.
  • both elongate heating portions may have substantially the same form with respective at least one elastomeric ribs.
  • This invention provides hair iron which is particularly effective in use with the above- described method.
  • the iron may be economically constructed and has an overall simple design which minimizes manufacturing costs and maximizes performance, allowing the user to draw the tool through the hair with a generally constant hair- gripping force.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hair styling iron according to a first embodiment of the invention, shown in an open position;
  • Figure 2 is an end view of the iron of Fig. 1 in a closed position
  • Figure 3 is a side view corresponding to Fig. 2;
  • Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary cross section through the second jaw of the iron of Fig. 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of a hair styling iron according to a second embodiment of the invention, shown in an open position, and
  • Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary cross section through the second jaw of the iron of Fig. 5. Description of the Preferred Embodiments
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of a hand held electric hair iron having first and second elongate jaws 10, 11 joined at respective proximal parts disposed near their longitudinal ends by a transverse hinge 12, shown in an open position.
  • Both jaws 10, 11 are of hollow construction, with the first jaw 10 including a barrel 14 disposed at its outer end and a coaxial handle section 15 at its inner end.
  • the barrel 14 has a first longitudinal axis 13 and a substantially cylindrical hair-engaging surface 16.
  • the barrel 14 is heated by an internally enclosed resistive element (not shown). Further, the barrel 14 is motor-driven to rotate about the longitudinal axis 13, or to vibrate, either generally omni-directionally or linearly or rotationally along/about an axis. Motorised hair irons having a jaw driven to rotate or vibrate are known from the prior art, and it will be understood that this can be achieved in a number of different ways within the scope of the present invention. Power may be supplied to the heating element and motor via a power cord 17 (shown partially cut away).
  • the second jaw 11 has a distal part with a concave hair-engaging surface 19 which is elongate and part-cylindrical.
  • the concave hair-engaging surface 19 is complementary to the surface 16 of the barrel 14, and with the jaws 10, 11 closed the hair-engaging surfaces 16, 19 are adjacent and oppose one another in a generally parallel configuration.
  • an elastomeric rib 20 extends centrally along the concave hair-engaging surface 19 from which it projects.
  • the exposed face 21 of the rib 20 may have a smooth convex form, such as a constant radius of curvature.
  • the elastomeric rib 20 may be located in a linear slot in the plate 22.
  • a central plane 23 extends longitudinally and bisects the jaws 10, 1 1.
  • the elastomeric rib 20 may be located at the trough of the concave face 19, such that it is also bisected by the plane 23.
  • the rib 20 protrudes from the concave face by a substantially constant dimension throughout its length (of between 0.1 mm and 1 mm).
  • the longitudinal ends of the rib 20 are spaced apart from the longitudinal ends of the plate 22.
  • the basic structure of the jaws 10, 1 1 may be a moulded polymeric construction forming the handle portions 15, while the barrel 14 and plate 22 are of metal such as chromium steel, and their respective faces 16, 19 are polished.
  • FIG. 5 A second embodiment of the second jaw is shown in Figs 5 and 6, in which a pair of parallel, generally coextensive, elastomeric ribs 20a are provided, each disposed adjacent opposing longitudinal edges of the hair-engaging surface 19, such that their exposed faces 21 a project beyond the surface 19.
  • the ribs 20a are disposed symmetrically on opposing sides of the central plane 23.
  • the width of the rib 20, 20a is between 2% and 20% of the width of the concave face 19, most preferably between 5% and 10% of the width of the face 19.
  • Ribs 20, 20a of silicon rubber having a hardness of 40 Shore A has been found to provide good performance, but satisfactory performance can be obtained with a hardness between 30 Shore A and 50 Shore D.
  • a lock of hair is wound in a loop about the elongate barrel 14, the user grasping the jaws to clamp the lock of hair between the faces 16, 19. In this manner the hair is pressed against the rib(s) 20, 20a while it is softened by the application of heat. The user then draws the iron along the lock of hair to form the hair, and the or each elastomeric rib allows the hair-gripping force to be more readily maintained at a constant level.

Abstract

A hair styling iron comprises a pair of hinged elongate jaws (10, 11) having complementary hair-engaging surfaces (16, 19) configured to hold and engage hair therebetween. The iron is motorized for rotating or vibrating at least one of the jaws (10, 11). At least one elastomeric rib (20, 20a) extends along one of the hair-engaging surfaces (16, 19), and allows the user to readily modulate the hair-gripping force.

Description

MOTORISED HAIR STYLING IRON Technical field
The present invention relates to hair styling irons, particularly electric appliances for hair curling or straightening, having one member motor driven to rotate or vibrate. Background of the Invention
One type of known hand-held electric hair curling or straightening iron use two jaws or arms, at least one of which is heated, with the other cooperating to hold hair in contact with the first, and being moveable from an open position allowing the insertion of hair to a closed position to put the hair in contact with the heater. Some of the drawbacks with the prior art hair irons are that the processing results can be variable, if the operation is performed too fast, the processing time is too short and, therefore, the hair is not properly formatted, while moving too slowly can damage the hair by overheating. Operation of these irons requires the user to carefully manipulate the two jaws. A new user unfamiliar with the iron may have difficulty in accurately controlling the hair-gripping forces that vary with the clamping pressure between the heating body and hair. As a tool with opposing smooth and hard clamping faces is drawn through the hair any variation in the user's hold on the tool produces a variable contact pressure that can cause discomfort, as the hair is pulled unevenly. The resulting treatment of a lock of hair may also produce an uneven appearance.
One way in which this issue has been addressed in old hair irons is by providing one of the jaws with a brush or comb for gripping the hair, however such a brush or comb makes the tool less compact and can restrict the manner in which the tool can be used for different operations, such as curling and straightening.
It will be understood that there is a need to provide a hair styling iron capable of readily being used by new users to achieve hair shaping of good quality, durability, and with uniform appearance throughout the hair, while being easy to use and convenient. The apparatus should capable of ensuring a good thermal transfer between the heated part of the apparatus and hair, while ensuring the protection thereof and with greater reliability in operation. The apparatus should be capable of ensuring a good contact pressure between the means of shaping and hair during treatment. The device should have a simple and compact structure that can be manufactured for a low cost. It is an object of the present invention to address the above needs or more generally to provide an improved electric hair iron.
Disclosure of the Invention
According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a hair styling iron, comprising: a pair of elongate jaws, each jaw having proximal and distal parts; a hinge connecting the proximal parts of the jaws for movement between a closed position in which the jaws are adjacent for grasping hair therebetween and an open position in which the jaws are spaced apart; motorised means for rotating or vibrating at least one of the jaws; heating means for heating at least one of the jaws; the distal parts of the jaws having complementary hair-engaging surfaces configured to hold and engage hair therebetween, and wherein at least one elastomeric rib extends along one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
The proximal parts may be at longitudinal ends of the jaws or, for instance, at positions intermediate the longitudinal ends.
Preferably the pair of jaws comprise first and second jaws, the first jaw includes a barrel having a first longitudinal axis and a substantially cylindrical hair-engaging surface, the motorised means comprises a rotary motor which rotates the barrel about the first longitudinal axis and wherein the one of the hair-engaging surfaces comprises a concave hair-engaging surface formed on the second jaw.
The at least one elastomeric rib may be disposed to substantially bisect the concave hair-engaging surface. Alternatively, the at least one elastomeric rib may comprise two elastomeric strips disposed adjacent opposing longitudinal edges of the concave hair-engaging surface. Preferably the at least one elastomeric rib is linear and extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the jaw on which it is disposed. Optionally the at least one elastomeric rib may be curvilinear.
Preferably the at least one elastomeric rib is linear and extends substantially parallel to a surface of the barrel in the closed position. Preferably the hair-engaging surfaces are metal surfaces, the at least one elastomeric rib has a substantially constant cross-section throughout its length, and protrudes from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces by a substantially constant dimension throughout its length.
Preferably the at least one elastomeric rib has a convex outer surface protruding from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces. Optionally, the outer surface of the rib may protrude from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces only when the heating portion is at an elevated temperature, due to thermal expansion, and may otherwise be flush or recessed below the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
Preferably the convex outer surface of the at least one elastomeric rib has a substantially constant radius of curvature.
The at least one elastomeric rib may be bonded to the one of the hair-engaging surfaces. Alternatively, the at least one elastomeric rib may be formed on a strip received in an elongate slot in the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
Preferably the heating portion has a longitudinally extending plane of symmetry and each elastomeric rib is located substantially symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry. For instance, where one elastomeric rib is provided it is bisected by the plane, and where two ribs are provided, they may be disposed either side of the plane.
Preferably the width of the at least one elastomeric rib is between 2% and 20% of the width of the one of the hair-engaging surfaces. Preferably the at least one elastomeric rib has a hardness between 30 Shore A and 50 Shore D. Preferably the at least one elastomeric rib is formed from a silicon rubber.
Preferably each jaw has an elongate heating portion. Optionally, both elongate heating portions may have substantially the same form with respective at least one elastomeric ribs. This invention provides hair iron which is particularly effective in use with the above- described method. The iron may be economically constructed and has an overall simple design which minimizes manufacturing costs and maximizes performance, allowing the user to draw the tool through the hair with a generally constant hair- gripping force.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Preferred forms of the present invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hair styling iron according to a first embodiment of the invention, shown in an open position;
Figure 2 is an end view of the iron of Fig. 1 in a closed position;
Figure 3 is a side view corresponding to Fig. 2;
Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary cross section through the second jaw of the iron of Fig. 1 ;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of a hair styling iron according to a second embodiment of the invention, shown in an open position, and
Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary cross section through the second jaw of the iron of Fig. 5. Description of the Preferred Embodiments
Referring to the drawings, Fig. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of a hand held electric hair iron having first and second elongate jaws 10, 11 joined at respective proximal parts disposed near their longitudinal ends by a transverse hinge 12, shown in an open position. Both jaws 10, 11 are of hollow construction, with the first jaw 10 including a barrel 14 disposed at its outer end and a coaxial handle section 15 at its inner end. The barrel 14 has a first longitudinal axis 13 and a substantially cylindrical hair-engaging surface 16.
In the preferred embodiments illustrated, the barrel 14 is heated by an internally enclosed resistive element (not shown). Further, the barrel 14 is motor-driven to rotate about the longitudinal axis 13, or to vibrate, either generally omni-directionally or linearly or rotationally along/about an axis. Motorised hair irons having a jaw driven to rotate or vibrate are known from the prior art, and it will be understood that this can be achieved in a number of different ways within the scope of the present invention. Power may be supplied to the heating element and motor via a power cord 17 (shown partially cut away).
The second jaw 11 has a distal part with a concave hair-engaging surface 19 which is elongate and part-cylindrical. The concave hair-engaging surface 19 is complementary to the surface 16 of the barrel 14, and with the jaws 10, 11 closed the hair-engaging surfaces 16, 19 are adjacent and oppose one another in a generally parallel configuration.
In the first embodiment of Figs 1-3, an elastomeric rib 20 extends centrally along the concave hair-engaging surface 19 from which it projects. The exposed face 21 of the rib 20 may have a smooth convex form, such as a constant radius of curvature. The elastomeric rib 20 may be located in a linear slot in the plate 22. A central plane 23 extends longitudinally and bisects the jaws 10, 1 1. The elastomeric rib 20 may be located at the trough of the concave face 19, such that it is also bisected by the plane 23. In the embodiment illustrated, the rib 20 protrudes from the concave face by a substantially constant dimension throughout its length (of between 0.1 mm and 1 mm). The longitudinal ends of the rib 20 are spaced apart from the longitudinal ends of the plate 22.
The basic structure of the jaws 10, 1 1 may be a moulded polymeric construction forming the handle portions 15, while the barrel 14 and plate 22 are of metal such as chromium steel, and their respective faces 16, 19 are polished.
A second embodiment of the second jaw is shown in Figs 5 and 6, in which a pair of parallel, generally coextensive, elastomeric ribs 20a are provided, each disposed adjacent opposing longitudinal edges of the hair-engaging surface 19, such that their exposed faces 21 a project beyond the surface 19. The ribs 20a are disposed symmetrically on opposing sides of the central plane 23.
In preferred embodiments the width of the rib 20, 20a is between 2% and 20% of the width of the concave face 19, most preferably between 5% and 10% of the width of the face 19. Ribs 20, 20a of silicon rubber having a hardness of 40 Shore A has been found to provide good performance, but satisfactory performance can be obtained with a hardness between 30 Shore A and 50 Shore D.
In use, a lock of hair is wound in a loop about the elongate barrel 14, the user grasping the jaws to clamp the lock of hair between the faces 16, 19. In this manner the hair is pressed against the rib(s) 20, 20a while it is softened by the application of heat. The user then draws the iron along the lock of hair to form the hair, and the or each elastomeric rib allows the hair-gripping force to be more readily maintained at a constant level.
Aspects of the present invention have been described by way of example only and it should be appreciated that modifications and additions may be made thereto without departing from the scope thereof.

Claims

CLAIMS:
1. A hair styling iron, comprising: a pair of elongate jaws, each jaw having proximal and distal parts; a hinge connecting the proximal parts of the jaws for movement between a closed position in which the jaws are adjacent for grasping hair therebetween and an open position in which the jaws are spaced apart; motorised means for rotating or vibrating at least one of the jaws; heating means for heating at least one of the jaws; the distal parts of the jaws having complementary hair-engaging surfaces configured to hold and engage hair therebetween, and wherein at least one elastomeric rib extends along one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
2. The iron of claim 1 wherein the pair of jaws comprise first and second jaws, the first jaw includes a barrel having a first longitudinal axis and a substantially cylindrical hair-engaging surface, the motorised means comprises a rotary motor which rotates the barrel about the first longitudinal axis and wherein the one of the hair-engaging surfaces comprises a concave hair-engaging surface formed on the second jaw.
3. The iron of claim 1 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib is disposed to substantially bisect the concave hair-engaging surface.
4. The iron of claim 1 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib comprises two elastomeric strips disposed adjacent opposing longitudinal edges of the concave hair-engaging surface.
5. The iron of claim 1 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib is linear and extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the jaw on which it is disposed.
6. The iron of claim 5 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib extends substantially parallel to a surface of the barrel in the closed position.
7. The iron of any one of claims 1-6 wherein the hair-engaging surfaces are metal surfaces, the at least one elastomeric rib has a substantially constant cross- section throughout its length, and protrudes from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces by a substantially constant dimension throughout its length.
8 . The iron of claim 7 wherein the substantially constant dimension is between 0.1 mm and 2mm.
9. The iron of claim 7 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib has a convex outer surface protruding from the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
10. The iron of claim 9 wherein the convex outer surface of the at least one elastomeric rib has a substantially constant radius of curvature.
11. The iron of any one of claims 1-6, and 8-10 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib is bonded to the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
12. The iron of any one of claims 1-6, and 8-10 wherein, the at least one elastomeric rib is formed on a strip received in an elongate slot in the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
13. The iron of any one of claims 1 -6, and 8-10 wherein the heating portion has a longitudinally extending plane of symmetry and each elastomeric rib is located substantially symmetrically relative to the plane of symmetry.
14. The iron of claim 13 wherein the inner clamping faces and the outer convex face are polished metal surfaces.
15. The iron of claim 14 wherein the width of the at least one elastomeric rib is between 2% and 20% of the width of the one of the hair-engaging surfaces.
16. The iron of claim 15 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib has a hardness between 30 Shore A and 50 Shore D.
17. The iron of any one of any one of claims 1-6, 8-10 and 14-16 wherein the at least one elastomeric rib is formed from a silicon rubber.
18. The iron of claim 17 wherein each jaw has an elongate heating portion.
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