EP2696835B1 - Motorgetriebene massageeinheit zum auftragen von kosmetika - Google Patents

Motorgetriebene massageeinheit zum auftragen von kosmetika Download PDF

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EP2696835B1
EP2696835B1 EP12722755.1A EP12722755A EP2696835B1 EP 2696835 B1 EP2696835 B1 EP 2696835B1 EP 12722755 A EP12722755 A EP 12722755A EP 2696835 B1 EP2696835 B1 EP 2696835B1
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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of body care devices using a mechanical treatment head and, in particular, to the field of treatment devices in which the movement of the head is provided by an electric motor.
  • the invention relates to the field of massage devices for the body and in particular the legs as well as to the field of foot massagers.
  • a cosmetic product such as a massage oil or a treatment cream in order to facilitate the massage and / or provide treatment to the skin.
  • a cosmetic product such as a massage oil or a treatment cream
  • the massage is performed by means of a body care device, the movement of the device is then used to promote penetration of the product into the superficial layers of the epidermis.
  • the use 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 device comprising a roller with a bumpy surface which is in direct relation with a reservoir of a cosmetic product.
  • the movement of the device on the skin causes the rotation of the roller.
  • the bumpy surface is then coated with product at the level of the reservoir and then deposits the product on the user's skin.
  • Such a massage device effectively allows automatic application of the product but has the drawback of inducing rapid clogging of the roller insofar as the latter performs the dual function of massage and application of the cosmetic product.
  • the applicator roller constitutes a source of pollution and contamination of the product in the reservoir, in particular during periods of non-use of the device.
  • a patent application EP 2 238 859 has proposed a massage device on which the application of the cosmetic product is carried out from a pressurized tank.
  • 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 in order to supply a dispensing nozzle.
  • Such a device allows the application of the product cosmetic during the massage while avoiding the clogging of the massage rollers insofar as the latter do not act as applicators.
  • the supply of the cosmetic product from a pressurized tank makes it difficult to assay the quantity of cosmetic product.
  • the pressure required to open the valve of the pressurized reservoir can in certain cases be relatively high and cause discomfort for the user.
  • the distribution means comprise, upstream of the nozzle, at least one pump capable of being operated by the movement of the treatment tool and / or the treatment head.
  • the use of the pump which is adapted to be operated automatically by the movement of the tool and / or of the treatment head, makes it possible to control the quantity of product dispensed to the treatment movement so that this quantity is perfectly suited to the treatment performed and the extent of the treatment area on the user's body.
  • the care tool does not serve as a dispenser / applicator, its clogging is not accelerated and the risks of contamination or pollution of the product are reduced.
  • the product can be a cosmetic product, a drug or a drug product.
  • medicinal product is meant a product for therapeutic purposes while by cosmetic product is meant a product as defined by European Directive 93/35 EC of June 14, 1993.
  • the dispensing means comprise a cosmetic product reservoir located upstream of each pump.
  • Such an embodiment allows the pump to be manufactured at a lower cost.
  • 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 stress of the pressing member is used to expel the product out of the pumping chamber while the elasticity of the body is used to suck the product into the pumping chamber when the pressing member is not puts more strain on the flexible body.
  • This reversible deformation of the pump body makes it possible to produce the latter and its operating mechanism at a lower cost.
  • the dispensing means comprise, between the pump and the dispensing nozzle, at least one non-return valve adapted to allow circulation of cosmetic product from the pump to the dispensing nozzle.
  • this non-return valve can be placed between the outlet of the pump and the dispensing nozzle. It can also be integrated into the dispensing nozzle which could be, for example, produced in the form of two elastically deformable lips which move apart during the expulsion of the product and tighten against each other. the other then.
  • Such a distribution check valve can also be integrated into the outlet of the pump and in particular into the body constituting the latter.
  • the distribution means comprise between the reservoir of cosmetic product and the pump at least one non-return valve adapted to allow circulation 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 into the reservoir or even integrated into the inlet of the pump and in particular into the constituent body of the latter.
  • the flexible body of each pump can be formed by a reservoir containing a sufficient quantity of product to allow the distribution of several doses of product and in particular to contain enough product to ensure a complete sequence of treatment.
  • the flexible body can be a disposable element that can be replaced each time the accessory is used.
  • the flexible body of the pump can also form a single unit with the supply circuit and the dispensing nozzle, an assembly which can also be replaced each time the reservoir 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 device according to the invention.
  • the reservoir can be removable or, on the contrary, be fixed.
  • the dispensing means may comprise at least one orifice for filling the reservoir.
  • Such an orifice can be used to fill the reservoir in particular 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 suitable for carrying out an exfoliation of the dead cells of the epidermis.
  • the care tool comprises on at least part of its working surface a material with open or porous cells capable of retaining a cosmetic or medicinal product.
  • the body care accessory can comprise one or more dispensing nozzles which can be placed at different points.
  • the apparatus comprises a dispensing nozzle located in the center of the treatment zone of the treatment head. This arrangement makes it possible in particular to optimize the distribution, when the treatment surface is extended, by using only one pump.
  • the treatment accessory comprises means for driving the treatment head and / or the treatment tool.
  • the drive means comprise at least one electric motor.
  • the body care accessory can be a stand-alone device that can be used alone.
  • the accessory may on the contrary have to be used in conjunction with another device.
  • the care accessory is intended to be fitted in a removable manner on a motor unit.
  • Such a box may, for example, also be intended to be fitted with another removable accessory for hair removal.
  • 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.
  • the accessory according to the invention can be intended for the care of the feet.
  • the body care accessory comprises a case, the upper part of which forms a receiving plate for at least one foot of a user, and the treatment head is located at the level tray and adapted to apply the care tool against the sole of the user's foot.
  • the treatment head comprises at least one source of light radiation suitable for emitting the light radiation in the direction of the skin of a user, for example in the treatment zone of the treatment head.
  • one of the electrodes can be located on the treatment head and another electrode on another part of the treatment accessory, it being understood that the treatment head can also include several electrodes.
  • the invention also relates to a care set comprising a motor unit (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 hair cutting or shaving accessory (C).
  • the mechanical body care accessory A belongs to a body care set as illustrated in figure 1 and designated by the reference 1.
  • This body care set comprises a motor unit M intended to removably receive either a removable hair removal accessory E, or a removable cutting or shaving accessory C, or even the body care accessory A.
  • the assembly 1 does not necessarily include both the removable epilation accessory E and the removable accessory cut C but could only include one or the other of these two accessories.
  • the hair removal accessory E is intended to be adapted in a removable manner on the motor unit M so as to form a hair removal device.
  • the mechanical body care accessory A is intended to be fitted in a removable manner on the motor unit M so as to form a mechanical body care device as illustrated in figure 2 .
  • the cutting or shaving accessory C is intended to be fitted in a removable manner on the motor unit M to form an electric razor.
  • the M motor housing includes, as shown in the figure 2 , a hollow housing 2 which has a generally elongated shape.
  • the housing 2 comprises at one of its ends a base 3 for adapting one of the accessories E or C.
  • the motor unit M is equipped with an electric motor 4 arranged inside the housing 2 so that 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 electric power supply to the motor 4 could also be provided by means of batteries or else by an electric cable connected to a transformer.
  • the motor unit 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 pinion 8 which is accessible in part at least at the level of the base 3.
  • the axis of rotation of the output pinion 8 is parallel to the axis of rotation ⁇ .
  • the invention proposes to implement a removable mechanical body care accessory A as shown in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 .
  • the removable accessory A comprises a body or box 2 which flares out from an adaptation foot 11 on the base 3 to a treatment head 12.
  • the adaptation foot 11 has a substantially oblong cross section similar to that of the motor unit M at the level of its base 3 while the head of care 12 has a substantially circular cross section with a diameter greater than the largest dimension of the cross section of the base 3.
  • the foot 11 comprises, according to the example illustrated as reversible fixing means 10 hooks intended for cooperate with hooks 19 of the base 3.
  • the treatment head 12 is suitable for providing treatment of the skin by rubbing and / or massaging by means of a rotary treatment tool 13 which, according to the example illustrated, 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.
  • the axis of rotation ⁇ is therefore substantially perpendicular to the skin to which the treatment is applied.
  • the axis of rotation of the care tool 13 is, in the present case, substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis ⁇ of the motor unit M.
  • the setting in rotation of the treatment head 12 and, more particularly, of the treatment tool 13 is ensured by drive means 15 comprising a reduction gear train with an input pinion 16 intended to cooperate with the output pinion 8 of the motor unit M.
  • the axis of rotation of the input pinion 16 is parallel to the axis of rotation ⁇ 'of the output pinion 8.
  • the drive system 15 includes pinions or wheels ensuring a 90 ° angle transmission.
  • the body care accessory A is suitable for ensuring, during the operation of the treatment head 12, automatic dispensing of a fluid cosmetic or medicinal product in liquid or pasty form.
  • the body care accessory A comprises means 20 for dispensing the treatment, cosmetic or medicinal product.
  • the distribution means 20 comprise a distribution nozzle 21 located substantially in the center of the treatment zone defined by the treatment surface S.
  • the distribution nozzle 21 is substantially coaxial with the axis. of rotation ⁇ of the care tool 13.
  • the dispensing nozzle 21 is connected to a product reservoir 22 by a supply circuit 23.
  • the distribution 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 distribution nozzle can be formed by any orifice of any shape suitable for allowing the treatment product to pass outwards 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 to the dispensing nozzle 21 is automatic and slaved to the movements of the tool 13.
  • 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 distribution means comprise, on the supply or distribution circuit 23 upstream of the pump 24, between the reservoir 22 and the latter, a non-return valve 31 adapted to allow a circulation of the product from the reservoir to the pump but not in the reverse 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 circulation of the product from the pump 24 towards the nozzle 21 but not in the reverse direction.
  • the product contained in the reservoir 22 is automatically brought to the dispensing nozzle 21 without the user having to worry about this dispensing or the quantity dispensed.
  • the care tool 13 is driven by the electric motor 4, the dispensing of products does not involve additional effort for the user.
  • the reservoir 22 is removably fitted in a housing 35 of the care accessory A.
  • the user can easily reload the accessory A by simply replacing the reservoir 22 which engages on a cannula of drain 36 projecting inside the housing 35.
  • the treatment head 12 has a generally circular shape seen from the treatment face.
  • the treatment tool 13, suitable for performing massages comprises a series of pins 45 extending in a direction substantially parallel to the ⁇ axis.
  • Each pin 45 also has at its end opposite to the plate 47 a ball 46 intended to roll on the skin of the user during the massage.
  • the treatment head 12 has, in view from the treatment face, the general shape of a trefoil or three-lobed.
  • the treatment head 12 has, in view from the treatment face, the general shape of a trefoil or three-lobed.
  • Each of the three lobes 50 is then equipped with a circular-shaped care tool 13 equipped with massage balls 52 which is driven in rotation on itself by drive means (not shown).
  • the dispensing nozzle 21 is also located substantially in the center of the treatment head 12.
  • the treatment tools 13 can be adapted to provide exfoliation or a massage.
  • each care tool 13 further comprises at its center, over part of its surface, a porous or alveolar material 53 with open cells intended to retain a treatment product.
  • the material 53 can 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 part of the product dispensed by the nozzle 21 so as to contribute to its uniform distribution over the area treated by means of the care accessory according to the invention.
  • the material 53 can, for example, be formed by a porous polymer such as open cell polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
  • the body 26 of the pump 24 is rigid.
  • a rigid body 26 is not necessary for producing a pump according to the invention.
  • the figure 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the care accessory A according to which the body 26 of the pump 24 is made of an elastically deformable flexible 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 integral with the drive means of the treatment head 12.
  • the pressing member 55 presses on the flexible body 26 the product it contains is expelled towards the nozzle 21.
  • the elastic flexible body 26 then naturally resumes its shape which contributes to sucking the product from the reservoir 22 into the pumping chamber 28 by the non-return valve 31.
  • the reservoir 22 is removable.
  • the reservoir 22 could be integral with the accessory A without being removable as illustrated in figure 6 .
  • the reservoir 22 then comprises a filling orifice 57 intended to receive a cannula 58 for filling a conditioning tube 59 with treatment product.
  • the filling orifice 57 is associated with a non-return valve 31 preventing any product leakage after filling the reservoir 22.
  • the pump 24 is actuated by the drive system for the treatment head 12 and / or the treatment tools 13.
  • the figure 7 illustrates another embodiment according to which the actuation of the pump 24 is provided by the movement of a corresponding care tool 13.
  • the tilting of the tool 13 acts on the pressing member 55 to press on the flexible body 26 of the pump 24.
  • the 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 of infrared radiation.
  • This source of light radiation 60 is then adapted to emit its radiation in the direction of the skin of a user in the treatment zone so as to heat the latter.
  • the figure 9 illustrates another variant embodiment intended to combine the mechanical treatment of massages and the application of a product to the treatment zone 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 located in the treated area and / or to promote penetration of the product applied by means of the care accessory according to the invention.
  • the electrical stimulation can also have an effect of heating the tissues to a depth adjustable by the shape, the spacing of the electrodes and / or the nature of the electrical signal used.
  • the figure 10 illustrates another variant embodiment intended to combine the mechanical treatment of massages and the application of a product to the treatment zone 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.
  • the care accessory is versatile and allows treatment of different regions of the body and in particular the legs.
  • the care accessory could be specialized.
  • the figure 11 shows a care accessory A according to the invention intended for the treatment of the feet.
  • the care accessory A comprises a housing 70, the upper part 71 of which forms a receiving plate of at least one foot and is in the present case a receiving plate of the two feet of a user.
  • the accessory comprises in particular two treatment heads 72 located at the level of the plate 71.
  • the treatment heads 72 each comprise four treatment tools 73 formed here by balls intended to come into contact against the sole of each foot of the user.
  • Each treatment head 72 further comprises a dispensing nozzle 21 intended to allow the automatic application of a product on the sole of the foot during the operation of the treatment accessory A.
  • the means for setting the treatment heads in motion 72 can for example be those described in the patent application EP 1,759,679 associated with the product distribution means described in relation to the figure 2 especially.

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  1. Pflegeanordnung, die ein Motorgehäuse (M) und ein abnehmbares Körperpflegezubehör (A) umfasst, wobei das Körperpflegezubehör umfasst:
    - mindestens ein bewegliches Pflegewerkzeug (13), das dazu bestimmt ist, von dem Motorgehäuse (M) in Bewegung versetzt zu werden,
    - mindestens einen Pflegekopf (12, 72)
    - Antriebsmittel (15) des Pflegekopfes und/oder des Pflegewerkzeugs, wobei die Antriebsmittel mindestens einen Elektromotor (4) umfassen,
    wobei der mindestens eine Pflegekopf (12, 72) angepasst ist, um eine Behandlung der Haut durch Reiben und/oder Massage mittels des mindestens einen beweglichen Pflegewerkzeugs (13) sicherzustellen, und
    - Mittel (20) zum Verteilen eines kosmetischen oder medikamentösen Produkts, die umfassen:
    ∘ einen Vorratsbehälter (22) kosmetischen Produkts
    ∘ mindestens eine Verteilungsdüse (21) des Produkts, die sich auf oder in der Nähe einer Behandlungszone (S) des Pflegekopfes (12, 72) befindet, und
    ∘ einen Versorgungskreislauf (23) der Verteilungsdüse (21) ausgehend von dem Produktvorratsbehälter (22),
    ∘ stromaufwärts der Düse (21) mindestens eine Pumpe (24), die geeignet ist, von der Bewegung des Pflegewerkzeugs (13) und/oder des Pflegekopfes (12) manövriert zu werden,
    ∘ wobei der Vorratsbehälter (22) kosmetischen Produkts stromaufwärts jeder Pumpe (24) liegt, wobei dieser Vorratsbehälter von der Pumpe getrennt ist,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jede Pumpe einen biegsamen Körper (26) umfasst, der eine Pumpkammer (28) definiert, und mindestens ein Druckorgan (55), das von der Bewegung des Pflegewerkzeugs und/oder des Pflegekopfes manövriert wird, das dazu angepasst ist, den biegsamen Körper intermittierend zu drücken, und dass der biegsame Körper (26) elastisch verformbar ist.
  2. Pflegeanordnung nach dem vorstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verteilungsmittel (20) zwischen der Pumpe (24) und der Verteilungsdüse (21) mindestens ein Rückschlagventil (32) umfassen, das angepasst ist, um eine Zirkulation von Kosmetikprodukt von der Pumpe (24) zu der Verteilungsdüse (21) zu gestatten.
  3. Pflegeanordnung nach dem vorstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verteilungsmittel (20) zwischen dem Vorratsbehälter (22) kosmetischen Produkts und der Pumpe (24) mindestens ein Rückschlagventil (31) umfassen, das dazu angepasst ist, eine Zirkulation von Kosmetikprodukt von dem Vorratsbehälter (22) zu der Pumpe (24) zu gestatten.
  4. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorratsbehälter (22) abnehmbar ist.
  5. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verteilungsmittel (20) mindestens eine Öffnung (57) zum Füllen des Vorratsbehälters umfassen.
  6. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Reihe von Noppen (45) umfasst, die sich entlang einer Richtung im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Drehachse (Δ) im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu einer Behandlungsoberfläche (S), die dazu bestimmt ist, mit der Haut in Berührung zu sein, erstrecken.
  7. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Pflegewerkzeug (13) auf mindestens einem Teil seiner Arbeitsoberfläche ein Material (53) mit offenen Zellen oder poriges Material umfasst, das geeignet ist, ein kosmetisches oder medikamentöses Produkt zurückzuhalten.
  8. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Verteilungsdüse (21) umfasst, die in der Mitte der Behandlungszone des Pflegekopfes liegt.
  9. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie dazu bestimmt ist, abnehmbar auf dem Motorgehäuse (M) durch umkehrbare Befestigungsmittel (10, 19) angepasst zu sein.
  10. Pflegeanordnung nach dem vorstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ein Gehäuse (70) umfasst, dessen oberer Teil eine Platte (71) zum Aufnehmen mindestens eines Fußes eines Benutzers umfasst, und dass der Pflegekopf (72) in dem Bereich der Platte liegt und angepasst ist, um das Pflegewerkzeug (73) gegen die Fußsohle des Benutzers anzulegen.
  11. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Pflegekopf (12) mindestens eine Lichtstrahlungsquelle (60) umfasst, die angepasst ist, um Lichtstrahlung in Richtung der Haut eines Benutzers abzugeben.
  12. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie umfasst:
    - mindestens zwei Elektroden (65, 66), die dazu bestimmt sind, mit der Haut eines Benutzers in Berührung zu kommen, wobei mindestens eine der Elektroden von dem Pflegekopf getragen wird,
    - Mittel zum Erzeugen eines elektrischen Stimulationsstroms, die an die Elektroden angeschlossen sind.
  13. Pflegeanordnung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie umfasst:
    - mindestens eine Platte (68) zum Anwenden von Ultraschall,
    - Mittel (69) zum Erzeugen von Ultraschall, die mit der Anwendeplatte (68) assoziiert sind.
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