EP2696835A1 - Ensemble de massage motorise avec application de cosmetique - Google Patents
Ensemble de massage motorise avec application de cosmetiqueInfo
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- EP2696835A1 EP2696835A1 EP12722755.1A EP12722755A EP2696835A1 EP 2696835 A1 EP2696835 A1 EP 2696835A1 EP 12722755 A EP12722755 A EP 12722755A EP 2696835 A1 EP2696835 A1 EP 2696835A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to the technical field of body care appliances employing a mechanical care head and, in particular, the field of care appliances whose movement of the head is ensured by: an electric motor.
- the invention relates to the field of body massage apparatus including the legs and the field of foot massage devices.
- a cosmetic product such as a massage oil or a treatment cream to facilitate the massage and / or provide a treatment of the skin.
- a cosmetic product such as a massage oil or a treatment cream to facilitate the massage and / or provide a treatment of the skin.
- the massage is performed using a body care device, the movement of the device is then used to promote the penetration of the product in the superficial layers of the epidermis.
- the implementation of a cosmetic product can also be of interest during exfoliating treatment combining the mechanical action of a care device and the exfoliating agents present in the cosmetic product.
- a patent application EP 0 779 044 has proposed a massage apparatus comprising a roller with a bumpy surface which is in direct relationship with a reservoir of a cosmetic product. Moving the device over the skin causes the roller to rotate. The bumpy surface is then coated with product at the reservoir and then deposits the product on the skin of the user.
- Such a massager actually allows automatic application of the product but has the disadvantage of inducing rapid fouling of the roll to the extent that it ensures the dual function of massage and application of the cosmetic product.
- the applicator roller is a source of pollution and contamination of the product in the tank especially during periods of non-use of the device.
- a patent application EP 2,238,859 proposed a massage apparatus on which the application of the cosmetic product is carried out from a pressurized reservoir.
- the distribution of the cosmetic product is then controlled by the pressure of the massage head on the skin which induces the opening of a dispensing valve of the reservoir to feed a dispensing nozzle.
- Such an apparatus allows the application of the product cosmetic during the massage while avoiding the clogging of the massage rollers to the extent that they do not act as applicators.
- the supply of the cosmetic product from a pressurized reservoir makes it difficult to dose the amount of cosmetic product.
- the pressure required to open the valve of the pressurized reservoir may in some cases be relatively large and cause discomfort to the user.
- the invention relates to a body care accessory comprising:
- At least one skincare head adapted for treating the skin by friction and / or massage by means of at least one mobile skincare tool
- At least one product dispensing nozzle located on or near a treatment zone of the treatment head
- the dispensing means comprise, upstream of the nozzle, at least one pump adapted to be operated by the movement of the care tool and / or the treatment head.
- the implementation of the pump which is adapted to be operated automatically by the movement of the tool and / or the treatment head, allows to enslave the amount of product dispensed to the care movement so that this quantity is perfectly adapted to the care taken and to the extent of the treatment area on the body of the user.
- the product may be a cosmetic product, a drug or a drug product.
- the term "medicinal product” is intended to mean a product for therapeutic purposes while "cosmetic product” means a product as defined by European Directive 93/35 EC of 14 June 1993.
- the pump can be made in any suitable manner and, for example, in the form of a piston pump whose reciprocating movement of the piston is controlled by the movement of the tool and / or the head of care.
- the dispensing means comprise a cosmetic product reservoir located upstream of each pump.
- each pump comprises:
- At least one pressure member operated by the movement of the care tool and / or the care head and adapted to intermittently press the flexible body.
- Such an embodiment allows a lower cost manufacture of the pump. This low manufacturing cost makes it possible in particular to envisage a regular change of the flexible body which can then be considered as a consumable thus contributing to good hygiene of the apparatus according to the invention.
- the flexible body is elastically deformable.
- the constraint of the pressure member is used to expel the product from the pumping chamber while the elasticity of the body is used to suck the product into the pumping chamber when the pressure member n ' exerts more stress on the flexible body.
- This reversible deformation of the body of the pump makes it possible to realize the latter and its operating mechanism at lower cost.
- the dispensing means comprise, between the pump and the dispensing nozzle, at least one non-return valve adapted to allow a flow of cosmetic product from the pump to the nozzle of distribution.
- this non-return valve can be placed between the outlet of the pump and the dispensing nozzle. It can also be integrated in the dispensing nozzle which may be, for example, in the form of two elastically deformable lips that deviate during the expulsion of the product and then tighten against each other.
- Such a nonreturn valve dispensing can also be integrated in the output of the pump and in particular the body of the latter.
- the dispensing means comprise between the cosmetic product reservoir and the pump at least one non-return valve adapted to allow a flow of cosmetic product from the reservoir to the pump.
- This non-return suction valve can be located on the circuit between the pump and the tank.
- This non-return valve can also be integrated in the tank or integrated in the pump inlet and in particular the body of the latter.
- the flexible body of each pump can be formed by a reservoir containing a sufficient amount of product to allow the distribution of several doses of product and in particular contain enough product to ensure a complete sequence of treatment.
- the flexible body may be a disposable element that can be replaced each time the accessory is used.
- the flexible body of the pump can also form a one-piece assembly with the supply circuit and the dispensing nozzle, together also likely to be replaced each time the tank is empty.
- the dispensing means comprise a cosmetic product reservoir located upstream of each pump. This reservoir separate from the pump makes it possible to increase the autonomy of the apparatus according to the invention.
- the tank can be removable or on the contrary be fixed.
- the dispensing means may comprise at least one filling orifice of the reservoir.
- Such an orifice can be used to fill the tank, especially when the latter is not removable.
- the care tool can be of various kinds.
- the care tool can be adapted to perform a massage.
- the care tool is adapted to carry out an exfoliation of the dead cells of the epidermis.
- the care tool comprises on at least part of its working surface an open-cell or porous material capable of retaining a cosmetic or medicinal product .
- the body care accessory may include one or more dispensing nozzles which may be placed at different points.
- the apparatus comprises a dispensing nozzle located in the center of the treatment area of the treatment head. This arrangement makes it possible in particular to optimize the distribution, when the treatment surface is extended, by implementing only one pump.
- the movements of the care head and / or the care tool may result from the movement printed by the user to the care unit.
- the movements of the care head and / or the care tool can also be independent of the movement printed by the user to the care unit.
- the care accessory comprises means for driving the treatment head and / or the care tool.
- the drive means comprise at least one electric motor.
- the body care accessory can be an autonomous device that can be used alone. According to the invention, the accessory may instead be used in association with another device.
- the care accessory is intended to be removably fitted on a motor housing. Such a housing may, for example, also be intended to be equipped with another removable accessory for epilation.
- the body care accessory can be versatile so that it can be used on various parts of the body or on the contrary be specialized and dedicated to a specific region of the body. Thus the accessory according to the invention may be intended for the care of the feet.
- the body care accessory comprises a housing whose upper part forms a receiving tray of at least one foot of a user, and the care head is located at tray and adapted to apply the care tool against the soles of the user's foot.
- the treatment head comprises at least one light radiation source adapted to emit the light radiation towards the skin of a user, for example in the treatment zone. of the care head.
- the care accessory comprises:
- one of the electrodes may be located on the treatment head and another electrode on another part of the care accessory, it being understood that the treatment head may also comprise a plurality of electrodes.
- the care accessory comprises:
- ultrasound generation means associated with the application plate.
- the invention also relates to a care package comprising a motor housing (M) and a removable care accessory according to the invention.
- This set may also include at least one of: a removable hair removal accessory (E), a removable cutting accessory or hair shaving (C).
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective showing a set of mechanical body treatments according to the invention, comprising a motor housing, a removable hair removal accessory, a removable hair cutting accessory and a mechanical body care accessory according to the invention. invention intended to be removably adapted to the motor box.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic longitudinal section of the body care accessory, according to the invention shown in Figure 1, adapted to the motor housing.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic elevation, seen from the treatment side, of another embodiment of the care head of a body care accessory according to the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective of a constructive detail of the body care accessory shown in Figure 3.
- FIG. 5 to 7 are schematic views showing different embodiments of a treatment product pump of a body care accessory according to the invention.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a constructive detail of the care head of a body care accessory according to the invention comprising a source of light radiation.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a constructive detail of the care head of a body care accessory according to the invention comprising a source of stimulation current.
- - Figure 10 is a schematic view showing a constructive detail of the care head of a body care accessory according to the invention comprising an ultrasonic source.
- - Figure 1 1 is a perspective showing an accessory according to the invention more particularly designed for care of the soles of the feet.
- the body care accessory A belongs to a body care set as illustrated in Figure 1 and designated by the reference 1.
- This set of body care comprises a motor housing M for removably receiving either a removable hair removal accessory E, or a removable cutting or shaving accessory C, or the body care accessory A.
- the assembly 1 does not not necessarily include both the removable hair removal accessory E and the removable cutting accessory C but could only include one or other of these two accessories.
- the hair removal accessory E is intended to be removably fitted on the motor housing M so as to form an epilation device.
- the body care accessory A mechanical is intended to be removably fitted on the motor housing M so as to form a mechanical body care device as shown in Figure 2.
- the Cutting or shaving accessory C is intended to be removably fitted on the motor housing M to form an electric shaver.
- the motor housing M is equipped with an electric motor 4 disposed inside the housing 2 so its axis of rotation ⁇ is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis a.
- the electric motor 4 is associated with control means 5 powered by a rechargeable battery 6.
- the power supply of the motor 4 could also be provided by means of batteries or by an electric cable connected to a transformer.
- the motor housing M also contains a transmission system 7 implementing a gear train whose axes of rotation are parallel to the axis ⁇ .
- the transmission system 7 comprises an output gear 8 which is accessible in part at least at the base 3.
- the axis of rotation of the output gear 8 is parallel to the axis of rotation ⁇ .
- the removable accessory A comprises a body or housing 2 which flares from a foot 1 1 of adaptation on the base 3 to a care head 12.
- the foot 1 1 The adapter has a substantially oblong transverse cross section similar to that of the motor housing M at its base 3 while the treatment head 12 has a substantially circular cross section with a diameter greater than the largest dimension of the cross section. transverse base 3.
- the foot 1 1 comprises according to the illustrated example as reversible attachment means hooks 10 for cooperating with hooks 19 of the base 3.
- the care head 12 is adapted to provide skin treatment by friction and / or massage by means of a rotary care tool 13 which according to the example shown is designed to perform a massage of the skin.
- the care tool 13 rotates on itself along an axis of rotation ⁇ substantially perpendicular to a treatment surface S intended to be in contact with the skin. In use the axis of rotation ⁇ is therefore substantially perpendicular to the skin on which the treatment is applied.
- the axis of rotation of the care tool 13 is, in this case, substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis a of the motor housing M.
- the rotation of the treatment head 12 and, more particularly, of the care tool 13 is provided by drive means 15 comprising a gear reduction gear with an input pinion 16 for cooperate with the output gear 8 of the motor housing M.
- the axis of rotation of the input gear 16 is parallel to the axis of rotation ⁇ 'of the output pinion 8.
- the system drive 15 comprises gears or wheels providing a 90 ° angle of return.
- the body care accessory A is adapted to ensure, during the operation of the care head 12, an automatic dispensing of a liquid cosmetic or medicinal product in liquid or pasty form.
- the body care accessory A comprises means 20 for dispensing the treatment product, cosmetic or medicinal.
- the dispensing means 20 comprise a dispensing nozzle 21 located substantially in the center of the treatment zone defined by the treatment surface S.
- the dispensing nozzle 21 is substantially coaxial with the axis
- the distribution nozzle 21 is connected to a product reservoir 22 by a supply circuit 23.
- the dispensing means 20 comprise upstream of the nozzle 21 a pump 24 located on the supply circuit 23 between the reservoir 22 and said nozzle 21.
- the dispensing nozzle may be formed by any orifice of any shape adapted to allow the passage of the treatment product to the outside and more particularly to the skin of the user of the care accessory.
- the pump 24 is operated by the movement of the care tool 13 so that the supply of product from the dispensing nozzle 21 is automatic and controlled by the movements of the pump.
- the pump 24 comprises a rigid body 26 which defines with a piston 27 a pumping chamber 28 connected, on the one hand, to the reservoir 22 and, on the other hand, to the nozzle 21 by corresponding segments of the supply circuit 23.
- the piston 27 is subjected to the return action of a spring 29 and maneuvered by a cam 30 integral in rotation with the care tool 13.
- the cam 30 is then adapted during the rotation of the tool 13, to provide reciprocating movement of the piston 27 in the pumping chamber 28 so as to alternately increase and decrease the volume of the latter.
- the distribution means comprise, on the supply or distribution circuit 23 upstream of the pump 24, between the reservoir 22 and the latter, a nonreturn valve 31 adapted to allow a circulation of the product from the tank to the pump but not in the opposite direction.
- the distribution means 20 comprise, on the supply or distribution circuit 23 downstream of the pump 24, between the latter and the nozzle 21, a non-return valve 32 adapted to allow a circulation of the product of the pump 24 to the nozzle 21 but not in the opposite direction.
- the product contained in the tank 22 is automatically brought to the dispensing nozzle 21 without the user having to worry about this distribution or the quantity dispensed.
- the distribution of products does not imply additional effort for the user.
- the reservoir 22 is removably fitted in a housing 35 of the care accessory A.
- the user can easily refill the accessory A by simply replacing the reservoir 22 which is engaged on a draining cannula 36 projecting inside the housing 35.
- the treatment head 12 has a general circular shape seen from the treatment side.
- the care tool 13, adapted to perform massages, comprises a series of pins 45 extending in a direction substantially parallel to the axis ⁇ . Each pin 45 further has at its end opposite the plate 47 a ball 46 for rolling on the skin of the user during the massage.
- FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment in which the care head 12 has in view from the treatment face a general shape clover or trefoil.
- Each of the three lobes 50 is then equipped with a care tool 13 of circular shape equipped with massage beads 52 which is rotated on itself by unrepresented drive means.
- the dispensing nozzle 21 is also located substantially in the center of the treatment head 12.
- the care tools 13 can be adapted to ensure exfoliation or massage.
- FIG 4 illustrates a particular embodiment of the care tools 13 which each have the shape of a disc 51 comprising three massage beads 52 arranged at 120 °.
- each care tool 13 further comprises in its center, on a portion of its surface, a porous or alveolar material 53 with open cells for retaining a treatment product.
- the material 53 may then contain a product distinct from that dispensed by the nozzle 21 and intended to act in synergy with the latter.
- the material 53 may also be intended to temporarily collect a portion of the product dispensed by the nozzle 21 so as to contribute to its uniform distribution over the treated area by means of the care accessory. according to the invention.
- the material 53 may, for example, be formed of a porous polymer such as open-celled polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
- PTFE open-celled polytetrafluoroethylene
- FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the care accessory A according to which the body 26 of the pump 24 is made of a flexible elastically deformable material.
- the dispensing pump 24 then comprises a pressing member 55 which regularly presses on the body 26 under the action of the cam 30 secured to the drive means of the treatment head 12.
- the pressing member 55 presses on the body flexible 26 the product it contains is expelled to the nozzle 21.
- the elastic flexible body 26 then naturally resumes its shape which helps to suck the product from the tank 22 in the pumping chamber 28 by the nonreturn valve 31.
- the reservoir 22 is removable.
- the tank 22 could be secured to the accessory A without being removable as shown in Figure 6.
- the reservoir 22 then comprises a filling port 57 for receiving a cannula 58 of filling a conditioning tube 59 of the treatment product.
- the filling orifice 57 is associated with a nonreturn valve 31 preventing any leakage of product after filling the reservoir 22.
- FIG. 7 illustrates another embodiment according to which the actuation of the pump 24 is ensured by the movement of a care tool 13 corresponding.
- the tilting of the tool 13 acts on the pressing member 55 to press on the flexible body 26 of the pump 24.
- Figure 8 shows a variant of the body care accessory A according to which the treatment head 12 comprises a source 60 of light radiation and more particularly infrared radiation. This source of light radiation 60 is then adapted to emit its radiation towards the skin of a user in the treatment zone so as to heat the latter.
- Figure 9 illustrates another alternative embodiment for combining the mechanical massage treatment and the application of a product on the treatment area with electrical stimulation.
- at least one of the care tools comprises two electrodes 65 and 66 which are connected to means 67 for generating an electrical stimulation current.
- the electrical stimulation applied by means of the electrodes 65 and 66 then makes it possible to obtain a contraction of the muscles situated in the treated zone and / or to promote the penetration of the product applied by means of the care accessory according to the invention.
- Electrical stimulation may also have a tissue heating effect at an adjustable depth by shape, electrode spacing, and / or the nature of the electrical signal used.
- Figure 10 illustrates another alternative embodiment for combining the mechanical treatment of massages and the application of a product on the treatment area with ultrasound stimulation.
- the treatment head 12 comprises an ultrasound application plate 68 intended to be in contact with the skin of the user.
- the application plate is then associated with means 69 for generating ultrasound, such as, for example, an electromagnetic or piezoelectric vibratory system.
- Figure 1 1 shows a care accessory A according to the invention for the treatment of feet.
- the care accessory A comprises a housing 70 whose upper portion 71 forms a receiving tray of at least one foot and is in this case a receiving tray of the two feet of a user.
- the accessory includes in particular two care heads 72 located at the plateau 71.
- the care heads 72 each comprise four care tools 73 formed here by balls intended to come into contact against the sole of each foot of the user.
- Each care head 72 further comprises a dispensing nozzle 21 intended to allow the automatic application of a product on the sole of the foot during operation of the care accessory A.
- the means for moving the care heads 72 can for example those described in the patent application EP 1 759 679 associated with the product distribution means described in connection with Figure 2 in particular.
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