EP2717735B1 - Hair smoother - Google Patents

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EP2717735B1
EP2717735B1 EP12725004.1A EP12725004A EP2717735B1 EP 2717735 B1 EP2717735 B1 EP 2717735B1 EP 12725004 A EP12725004 A EP 12725004A EP 2717735 B1 EP2717735 B1 EP 2717735B1
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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
    • 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
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    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a hair straightener with at least two smooth legs, wherein at least one of the smooth legs has a heating plate, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Hair straighteners are widely used hair straighteners, both privately and commercially.
  • known hair straighteners usually have two Glättschenkel, each having a hot plate, which are opposite. To straighten the hair, they are placed between the heated heating plates and the heating plates are then pressed against each other by means of a force on the Glättschenkel.
  • the hair experienced between the heating plates heat transfer and are smoothed.
  • a simultaneous pulling along the hair leads to a uniform smoothness result along the entire hair length.
  • generic hair straighteners additionally have fixing strips, in particular silicone strips, which are arranged along the heating plates and protrude over them. The disadvantage here is that the fixing strips lead to a pulling on the hair when straightening the hair, which leads to an unpleasant sensation in a user of the hair straightener and can lead to tearing of the hair.
  • a generic hair straightener is for example from the EP 1 698 249 B1 known.
  • a crimper having at least two Glättschenkeln, wherein at least one of the Glättschenkel has a heating plate, wherein at least one of the Glättschenkel has at least one fixing strip which is arranged on the heating plate or the associated Glättschenkel and projects beyond the heating plate, wherein the at least one fixing strip resiliently arranged on the heating plate is, for example, is off KR 2010 0002788 U known.
  • the present invention therefore deals with the problem of providing a hair straightener of the generic type, an improved or at least alternative embodiment, which is characterized in particular by improved handling.
  • a hair straightener according to the invention comprises a spring device which connects the fixing strip with the associated smoothing leg.
  • the fixing strip is thus coupled in particular to the spring device, which in turn has a connection to the Glättschenkel, wherein the fixing strip projects beyond the associated heating plate.
  • the spring device is at least partially mounted in slots or grooves of the Glättschenkels.
  • the spring device is at least partially mounted in slots or grooves of the Glättschenkels.
  • the at least one fixing strip is coupled to a base, which is arranged resiliently, in particular by the spring device, in / on the associated heating plate or the associated Glättschenkel.
  • said spring means is coupled to the associated heating plate.
  • said spring means is coupled to the associated heating plate.
  • the spring device is coupled on the one hand with the fixing strip and on the other hand connected by recesses in the associated heating plate with the associated Glättschenkel.
  • the spring device is coupled to the surface of the Glättschenkels or embodiments in which the spring means are at least partially mounted in recesses (grooves / slots) of the associated Glättschenkels.
  • the pad is additionally coupled by a spring device with the associated heating plate or the associated Glättschenkel. Both resilient and non-resilient documents are targeted.
  • the pad can extend over the entire length of the fixing strip or only over part of the fixing strip.
  • the fixing strip is mounted on a plurality of documents.
  • the respective documents are preferably mounted equidistant along the fixing strip.
  • the width of the Fixierst Teacherss can be selected individually.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention comprises a plurality of spring devices which serve the resilient arrangement of a fixing strip on or in the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing legs. If the fixing strip is additionally coupled to one or more underlays, then the respective spring devices are adapted to the dimensions of the corresponding underlays. In the case of several documents, for example, an embodiment is conceivable in which each pad is coupled to a respective spring device.
  • the individual spring devices have, in an advantageous embodiment, at least one spring. It should be noted in particular on compression springs. Furthermore, not all spring devices necessarily have the same shape, size or type. Embodiments are also conceivable in which a spring device is coupled to a plurality of fixing strips. For this purpose, the spring device is housed, for example, transversely in a recess of the associated Glättschenkels and / or the associated heating plate.
  • a preferred spring means of a hair straightener according to the invention is designed such that it returns the associated fixing strips or the associated fixing strips after the smoothing process or after the elimination of the force on the fixing strips in their starting position.
  • the respective pad is preferably formed such that the associated fixing strip is mounted on a flat surface of the pad.
  • the pad is thus made in particular of a flat and solid material, which ensures a firm and uniform fit of the FixierstMails.
  • the underlay is further expediently made of materials that meet the conditions in or near the heating plate have grown.
  • the pad is thus made for example of a thermoresistant material.
  • thermoresistant materials reference is here made to metals or ceramics, which in addition can be produced simply in a flat form.
  • the respective fixing strip is attached to or in the heating plate, the smoothing leg or the base or the spring device in such a way that it is detachable.
  • the fixing strip can therefore be replaced if necessary, especially in the case of wear or damage.
  • the fixing strip is to be solved for example by a force that does not occur during the smoothing process.
  • Embodiments with a plurality of fixing strips are also conceivable, wherein at least one of these fixing strips is resiliently arranged on or in the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing leg.
  • a Fixierst should be noted here on silicone.
  • a rubber-containing material or a combination of both.
  • the shape and size of the fixing strip does not play a significant role in the inventive solution.
  • the problem mentioned above is also solved with fixing strips, which themselves have no flexible or elastic property.
  • the hair straightener can also be designed as another hair styling device, for example as a curling iron for curling or wave formation.
  • a curling iron comprises a handle, an attached attachment and a curling tongs, which is operated from the handle and are fixed between the part and a part of the article to be formed hair in the curl or wave formation.
  • the attachment can be provided with two parallel fingers, between which the hairs to be formed are fixed in the formation of curls or waves.
  • the at least one fixing strip via at least one spring device with in particular a plurality of coil springs connected to the curling tongs or the attachment.
  • the at least one fixing strip is coupled to a base, which is arranged resiliently, in particular by the spring device, in / on the attachment or on the curling tongs.
  • the spring device runs over the entire length of the associated pad and connects the pad with the attachment or the curling tongs. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the spring device extends over a part of the base.
  • the pad is U-shaped and surrounds the associated fixing strips at least partially.
  • the fixing strip is usually formed at least partially of silicone, wherein the fixing strip and / or the pad are at least partially embedded in a slot or a groove of the curling tongs or the attachment.
  • the pad is also made of a thermoresistant material, in particular of metal.
  • a hair straightener 1 has two Glättschenkel 2, which are opposite each other and are usually articulated to each other at one longitudinal end.
  • the Glättschenkel 2 shown here each comprise a fixing strip 3 which is mounted on a base 4.
  • the fixing strips 3 and the documents 4 each have the same length and the same shape.
  • the documents 4 are longer than the associated fixing strips 3.
  • the fixing strips 3 are further mounted centrally on the documents 4, so that parts of the longitudinal ends of the documents 4 are exposed.
  • the Glättschenkel 2 each comprise two spring means 5 in the form of coil springs 5 '. It should be added that, of course, other forms of springs, such as leaf springs can realize the inventive idea.
  • the respective coil springs 5 'are on the one hand coupled to the base 4 and on the other hand connected to the associated Glättschenkel 2. In this case, all the coil springs 5 'are arranged entirely in the respective smoothing legs 2. Next, all the coil springs 5 'of the same type, shape and size, which is not mandatory for the realization of the invention.
  • the coil springs 5 ' are arranged such that a coil spring 5' of one of the Glättschenkel 2 another coil spring 5 'of the other Glättschenkels 2 is opposite.
  • Both documents 4 of Glättschenkel 2 show a flat surface on which the associated fixing strips 3 rest (see. Fig. 2 ).
  • the associated Glättschenkeln 2 facing side of the documents 4 has a planar shape.
  • the two coil springs 5 'of the spring device 5 of the respective Glättschenkel 2 are arranged such that they have 4 different distances to the center of the associated pad 4 with respect to a longitudinal direction of the documents, whereby the suspension of the respective Fixerstsammlungs 3 is partially different.
  • the Glättschenkel 2 of the hair straightener 1 show the same shape and size and are arranged symmetrical with respect to a plane in the middle. In addition, they rejuvenate to their free end.
  • Fig. 2 shows two non-inventive Glättschenkel 2, which have the same shape and facing each other.
  • the respective Glättschenkel 2 each comprise a fixing strip 3, a pad 4 and a spring 5.
  • the documents 4 are connected to the associated spring means 5.
  • the respective coil springs 5 'of the spring device 5 are further mounted in recesses / slots / grooves of the associated Glättschenkels 2.
  • the respective fixing strips 3, and the associated documents 4 and the spring means 5 are arranged on different transverse sides of the hair straightener 1.
  • an embodiment of a smoothing leg 2 of the hair straightener 1 according to the invention has a base 4 which is U-shaped.
  • the pad 4 encloses the associated fixing strip 3 partially.
  • the fixing strip 3 shown here has a square shape in the cross section shown.
  • the pad 4 shows a flat surface on which the fixing strip 3 rests.
  • the Glättschenkel 2 facing surface of the pad 4 is flat.
  • the U-shaped pad 4 has further polygonal edges.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Haarglätter mit zumindest zwei Glattschenkeln, wobei zumindest einer der Glattschenkel eine Heizplatte aufweist, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a hair straightener with at least two smooth legs, wherein at least one of the smooth legs has a heating plate, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Haarglätter sind sowohl privat als auch gewerblich häufig genutzte Geräte zum Glätten von Haaren. Dabei weisen bekannte Haarglätter üblicherweise zwei Glättschenkel auf, die jeweils eine Heizplatte besitzen, die sich gegenüberliegen. Zum Glätten der Haare werden diese zwischen die erhitzten Heizplatten gebracht und die Heizplatten anschließend mittels einer Kraft auf die Glättschenkel aufeinander gedrückt. Somit erfahren die Haare zwischen den Heizplatten einen Wärmeübertrag und werden geglättet. Ein gleichzeitiges Ziehen entlang der Haare führt zu einem gleichmäßigen Glätteergebnis entlang der gesamten Haarlänge. Für einen besseren Grip des Haarglätters, weisen gattungsgemäße Haarglätter zusätzlich Fixierstreifen, insbesondere Silikonstreifen, auf, die entlang der Heizplatten angeordnet sind und diese dabei überragen. Nachteilig dabei ist, dass die Fixierstreifen beim Glätten der Haare zu einem Ziehen an den Haaren führen, das zu einem unangenehmen Empfinden bei einem Nutzer des Haarglätters führt und bis zum Ausreißen der Haare führen kann.Hair straighteners are widely used hair straighteners, both privately and commercially. In this case, known hair straighteners usually have two Glättschenkel, each having a hot plate, which are opposite. To straighten the hair, they are placed between the heated heating plates and the heating plates are then pressed against each other by means of a force on the Glättschenkel. Thus, the hair experienced between the heating plates heat transfer and are smoothed. A simultaneous pulling along the hair leads to a uniform smoothness result along the entire hair length. For a better grip of the hair straightener, generic hair straighteners additionally have fixing strips, in particular silicone strips, which are arranged along the heating plates and protrude over them. The disadvantage here is that the fixing strips lead to a pulling on the hair when straightening the hair, which leads to an unpleasant sensation in a user of the hair straightener and can lead to tearing of the hair.

Ein gattungsgemäßer Haarglätter ist beispielsweise aus der EP 1 698 249 B1 bekannt. Ein Crimper mit zumindest zwei Glättschenkeln, wobei zumindest einer der Glättschenkel eine Heizplatte aufweist, wobei zumindest einer der Glättschenkel wenigstens einen Fixierstreifen aufweist der an der Heizplatte oder dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel angeordnet ist und die Heizplatte überragt, wobei der zumindest ein Fixierstreifen federnd an der Heizplatte angeordnet ist, ist beispielsweise aus KR 2010 0002788 U bekannt.A generic hair straightener is for example from the EP 1 698 249 B1 known. A crimper having at least two Glättschenkeln, wherein at least one of the Glättschenkel has a heating plate, wherein at least one of the Glättschenkel has at least one fixing strip which is arranged on the heating plate or the associated Glättschenkel and projects beyond the heating plate, wherein the at least one fixing strip resiliently arranged on the heating plate is, for example, is off KR 2010 0002788 U known.

Die vorliegende Erfindung beschäftigt sich daher mit dem Problem, für einen Haarglätter der gattungsgemäßen Art, eine verbesserte oder zumindest alternative Ausführungsform anzugeben, die sich insbesondere durch ein verbessertes Handling auszeichnet.The present invention therefore deals with the problem of providing a hair straightener of the generic type, an improved or at least alternative embodiment, which is characterized in particular by improved handling.

Dieses Problem wird erfindungsgemäß durch den Gegenstand des unabhängigen Anspruchs gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Die vorliegende Erfindung beruht auf dem allgemeinen Gedanken bei einem an sich bekannten Haarglätter mit zwei Glättschenkeln, an zumindest einem dieser Glättschenkel einen federnden Fixierstreifen vorzusehen, der eine zugehörige und ebenfalls am Glättschenkel angeordnete Heizplatte überragt, und dadurch das bisherige unangenehme Ziehen durch die Fixierstreifen zu reduzieren. Durch die federnde Lagerung des Fixierstreifens ist es möglich die Flexibilität des Fixierstreifens zu erhöhen. Dem Erfindungsgedanken entsprechend, umfasst ein erfindungsgemäßer Haarglätter eine Federeinrichtung, die den Fixierstreifen mit dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel verbindet. Der Fixierstreifen ist also insbesondere mit der Federeinrichtung gekoppelt, welche ihrerseits eine Verbindung zum Glättschenkel aufweist, wobei der Fixierstreifen die zugehörige Heizplatte überragt. Dabei ist die Federeinrichtung zumindest teilweise in Schlitzen oder Nuten des Glättschenkels angebracht. Im Vergleich zu bisherigen Haarglättern mit nicht gefederten Fixierstreifen (Silikonstreifen), die aufgrund ihrer reduzierten Nachgiebigkeit zu einem Ziehen an den Haaren während des Glättens führten, kann dieses unangenehme Ziehen durch die deutlich weicheren Fixierstreifen am erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätter nun erheblich reduziert werden, wodurch das Handling nicht nur erleichtert wird, sondern sich auch angenehmer gestaltet.The present invention is based on the general idea in a hair straightener known per se with two Glättschenkeln to provide at least one of these Glättschenkel a resilient Fixierstreifen that extends beyond an associated and also arranged on Glättschenkel heating plate, and thereby reduce the previous unpleasant pulling through the fixing strips , Due to the resilient mounting of the fixing strip, it is possible to increase the flexibility of the fixing strip. According to the idea of the invention, a hair straightener according to the invention comprises a spring device which connects the fixing strip with the associated smoothing leg. The fixing strip is thus coupled in particular to the spring device, which in turn has a connection to the Glättschenkel, wherein the fixing strip projects beyond the associated heating plate. In this case, the spring device is at least partially mounted in slots or grooves of the Glättschenkels. Compared to previous hair straighteners with non-sprung fixing strips (silicone strips), which due to their reduced flexibility led to hair pulling during smoothing, this unpleasant drawing can now be considerably reduced by the much softer fixing strips on the hair straightener according to the invention, whereby the handling is not is only made easier, but also made more pleasant.

Erfindungsgemäß ist der zumindest eine Fixierstreifen mit einer Unterlage gekoppelt, die federnd, insbesondere durch die Federeinrichtung, in/an der zugehörigen Heizplatte oder dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel angeordnet ist.According to the invention, the at least one fixing strip is coupled to a base, which is arranged resiliently, in particular by the spring device, in / on the associated heating plate or the associated Glättschenkel.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform, ist die genannte Federeinrichtung an die zugehörige Heizplatte gekoppelt. Hierzu dienen insbesondere Aussparungen in der zugehörigen Heizplatte, in denen die Federeinrichtung zumindest teilweise untergebracht ist.In a further embodiment, said spring means is coupled to the associated heating plate. For this purpose, in particular recesses in the associated heating plate, in which the spring device is at least partially accommodated.

Entsprechend einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist die Federeinrichtung einerseits mit dem Fixierstreifen gekoppelt und andererseits durch Aussparungen in der zugehörigen Heizplatte mit dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel verbunden. Dabei sind Ausführungsformen vorstellbar, bei denen die Federeinrichtung mit der Oberfläche des Glättschenkels gekoppelt ist oder Ausführungsformen, bei denen die Federeinrichtung zumindest teilweise in Aussparungen (Nuten/Schlitzen) des zugehörigen Glättschenkels angebracht sind.According to a further embodiment, the spring device is coupled on the one hand with the fixing strip and on the other hand connected by recesses in the associated heating plate with the associated Glättschenkel. In this case, embodiments are conceivable in which the spring device is coupled to the surface of the Glättschenkels or embodiments in which the spring means are at least partially mounted in recesses (grooves / slots) of the associated Glättschenkels.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform, ist die Unterlage zusätzlich durch eine Federeinrichtung mit der zugehörigen Heizplatte bzw. dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel gekoppelt. Dabei sind sowohl federnde als auch nichtfedernde Unterlagen zielführend.In a further embodiment, the pad is additionally coupled by a spring device with the associated heating plate or the associated Glättschenkel. Both resilient and non-resilient documents are targeted.

Für die Kopplung zwischen Unterlage und Federeinrichtung gilt auch hier, dass sowohl direkte Kopplungen als auch Kopplungen über die Heizplatte hinweg möglich sind.For the coupling between pad and spring device also applies here that both direct couplings and couplings over the heating plate away are possible.

Es sei darauf hingewiesen, dass die Unterlage über die gesamte Länge des Fixierstreifens oder nur über einen Teil des Fixierstreifens verlaufen kann. Weiter sind auch Ausführungsformen vorstellbar, bei denen der Fixierstreifen auf mehreren Unterlagen angebracht ist. Hierbei sind die jeweiligen Unterlagen vorzugsweise äquidistant entlang des Fixierstreifens angebracht. Selbstverständlich kann auch die Breite des Fixierstreifens individuell gewählt werden.It should be noted that the pad can extend over the entire length of the fixing strip or only over part of the fixing strip. Furthermore, embodiments are also conceivable in which the fixing strip is mounted on a plurality of documents. Here, the respective documents are preferably mounted equidistant along the fixing strip. Of course, the width of the Fixierstreifens can be selected individually.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung, weist mehrere Federeinrichtungen auf, die der federnden Anordnung eines Fixierstreifens an bzw. in der zugehörigen Heizplatte oder dem zugehörigen Glättschenkeln dienen. Ist der Fixierstreifen zudem mit einer oder mehreren Unterlagen gekoppelt, so sind die jeweiligen Federeinrichtungen der Dimensionen der entsprechenden Unterlagen angepasst. Im Fall von mehreren Unterlagen ist beispielsweise eine Ausführungsform vorstellbar, bei der jede Unterlage mit jeweils einer Federeinrichtung gekoppelt ist.A further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention comprises a plurality of spring devices which serve the resilient arrangement of a fixing strip on or in the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing legs. If the fixing strip is additionally coupled to one or more underlays, then the respective spring devices are adapted to the dimensions of the corresponding underlays. In the case of several documents, for example, an embodiment is conceivable in which each pad is coupled to a respective spring device.

Die einzelnen Federeinrichtungen weisen bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform zumindest eine Feder auf. Hierbei sei insbesondere auf Druckfedern hingewiesen. Weiter weisen nicht alle Federeinrichtungen zwingend die gleiche Form, Größe bzw. Art auf. Auch sind Ausführungsformen vorstellbar, bei denen eine Federeinrichtung an mehreren Fixierstreifen gekoppelt ist. Hierzu ist die Federeinrichtung beispielsweise quer in einer Aussparung des zugehörigen Glättschenkels und/oder der zugehörigen Heizplatte untergebracht. Eine bevorzugte Federeinrichtung eines erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätters ist derart ausgebildet, dass sie den zugehörigen Fixierstreifen bzw. die zugehörigen Fixierstreifen nach dem Glättvorgang bzw. nach Entfall der Kraft auf die Fixierstreifen, in ihre Ausgangsposition zurückführt.The individual spring devices have, in an advantageous embodiment, at least one spring. It should be noted in particular on compression springs. Furthermore, not all spring devices necessarily have the same shape, size or type. Embodiments are also conceivable in which a spring device is coupled to a plurality of fixing strips. For this purpose, the spring device is housed, for example, transversely in a recess of the associated Glättschenkels and / or the associated heating plate. A preferred spring means of a hair straightener according to the invention is designed such that it returns the associated fixing strips or the associated fixing strips after the smoothing process or after the elimination of the force on the fixing strips in their starting position.

Die jeweilige Unterlage ist bevorzugt derart ausgebildet, dass der zugehörige Fixierstreifen auf einer ebenen Fläche der Unterlage angebracht ist. Die Unterlage ist also insbesondere aus einem flachen und festen Material hergestellt, das einen festen und gleichmäßigen Sitz des Fixierstreifens gewährleistet. Die Unterlage ist weiter zweckmäßig aus Materialien hergestellt, die den Bedingungen in bzw. in der Nähe der Heizplatte gewachsen sind. Die Unterlage ist also beispielsweise aus einem thermoresistenten Material hergestellt. Als thermoresistente Materialien sei hier auf Metalle bzw. Keramiken hingewiesen, die zusätzlich einfach in einer flachen Form hergestellt werden können.The respective pad is preferably formed such that the associated fixing strip is mounted on a flat surface of the pad. The pad is thus made in particular of a flat and solid material, which ensures a firm and uniform fit of the Fixierstreifens. The underlay is further expediently made of materials that meet the conditions in or near the heating plate have grown. The pad is thus made for example of a thermoresistant material. As thermoresistant materials, reference is here made to metals or ceramics, which in addition can be produced simply in a flat form.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätters, ist der jeweilige Fixierstreifen an bzw. in der Heizplatte, dem Glätteschenkel oder der Unterlage bzw. der Federeinrichtung derart angebracht, dass sie lösbar ist. Der Fixierstreifen kann also bei Bedarf, insbesondere bei Verschleiß oder Schädigung, ausgetauscht werden. Hierzu ist der Fixierstreifen beispielsweise durch eine Kraft zu lösen, die während des Glättvorgangs nicht auftritt. Exemplarisch sei hier auf eine Kraft in Richtung der gegenüberliegenden Heizplatte hingewiesen. Zielführend sind auch Kopplungen, die einen lösbaren Verschluss aufweisen.In a further advantageous embodiment of a hair straightener according to the invention, the respective fixing strip is attached to or in the heating plate, the smoothing leg or the base or the spring device in such a way that it is detachable. The fixing strip can therefore be replaced if necessary, especially in the case of wear or damage. For this purpose, the fixing strip is to be solved for example by a force that does not occur during the smoothing process. By way of example, reference is made here to a force in the direction of the opposite heating plate. Also leading are couplings that have a releasable closure.

Es sind auch Ausführungsformen mit mehreren Fixierstreifen vorstellbar, wobei zumindest einer dieser Fixierstreifen erfindungsgemäß federnd an bzw. in der zugehörigen Heizplatte bzw. dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel angeordnet ist. Als besonders bevorzugtes Material eines Fixierstreifens sei hier auf Silikon hingewiesen. Zweckmäßig ist beispielsweise auch ein kautschukhaltiges Material, oder eine Kombination aus beidem. Es sei ferner darauf hingewiesen, dass die Form und Größe des Fixierstreifens keine wesentliche Rolle bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung spielt. Ebenso wird das eingangs genannte Problem auch mit Fixierstreifen gelöst, die selbst keine flexible bzw. elastische Eigenschaft aufweisen.Embodiments with a plurality of fixing strips are also conceivable, wherein at least one of these fixing strips is resiliently arranged on or in the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing leg. As a particularly preferred material of a Fixierstreifens should be noted here on silicone. Suitably, for example, a rubber-containing material, or a combination of both. It should also be noted that the shape and size of the fixing strip does not play a significant role in the inventive solution. Likewise, the problem mentioned above is also solved with fixing strips, which themselves have no flexible or elastic property.

Generell kann der Haarglätter auch als anderes Haarstylinggerät ausgebildet sein, so zum Beispiel als Lockenstab zur Locken- oder Wellenbildung. Ein derartiger Lockenstab umfasst einen Griff, einen daran angeschlossenen Aufsatz sowie eine Lockenzange, die vom Griff aus zu betätigen ist und zwischen der und einem Teil des Aufsatzes die zu formenden Haare bei der Locken- oder Wellenbildung fixiert sind. Am Aufsatz können zwei parallele Finger vorgesehen sein, zwischen denen die zu formenden Haare bei der Locken- oder Wellenbildung fixiert werden.In general, the hair straightener can also be designed as another hair styling device, for example as a curling iron for curling or wave formation. Such a curling iron comprises a handle, an attached attachment and a curling tongs, which is operated from the handle and are fixed between the part and a part of the article to be formed hair in the curl or wave formation. The attachment can be provided with two parallel fingers, between which the hairs to be formed are fixed in the formation of curls or waves.

Am Aufsatz und/oder an der Lockenzange, insbesondere an einer Innenseite der Lockenzange, kann zumindest ein Fixierstreifen vorgesehen sein, der federnd gelagert ist. Hierzu ist der zumindest eine Fixierstreifen über zumindest eine Federeinrichtung mit insbesondere mehreren Schraubenfedern mit der Lockenzange oder dem Aufsatz verbunden. Zudem kann vorgesehen sein, dass der zumindest eine Fixierstreifen mit einer Unterlage gekoppelt ist, die federnd, insbesondere durch die Federeinrichtung, in/an dem Aufsatz bzw. an der Lockenzange angeordnet ist.At the attachment and / or on the curling tongs, in particular on an inner side of the curling tongs, at least one fixing strip can be provided which is resiliently mounted. For this purpose, the at least one fixing strip via at least one spring device with in particular a plurality of coil springs connected to the curling tongs or the attachment. In addition, it can be provided that the at least one fixing strip is coupled to a base, which is arranged resiliently, in particular by the spring device, in / on the attachment or on the curling tongs.

Die Federeinrichtung verläuft über die gesamte Länge der zugehörigen Unterlage und verbindet die Unterlage mit dem Aufsatz bzw. der Lockenzange. Alternativ ist vorstellbar, dass die Federeinrichtung über einen Teil der Unterlage verläuft. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Unterlage U-förmig ausgebildet und umgreift den zugehörigen Fixierstreifen zumindest teilweise. Der Fixierstreifen ist üblicherweise zumindest teilweise aus Silikon ausgebildet, wobei der Fixierstreifen und/oder die Unterlage zumindest teilweise in einem Schlitz oder einer Nut der Lockenzange oder des Aufsatzes eingelassen sind. Die Unterlage ist darüber hinaus aus einem thermoresistenten Material, insbesondere aus Metall, hergestellt ist.The spring device runs over the entire length of the associated pad and connects the pad with the attachment or the curling tongs. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the spring device extends over a part of the base. According to the invention, the pad is U-shaped and surrounds the associated fixing strips at least partially. The fixing strip is usually formed at least partially of silicone, wherein the fixing strip and / or the pad are at least partially embedded in a slot or a groove of the curling tongs or the attachment. The pad is also made of a thermoresistant material, in particular of metal.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen, aus den Zeichnungen und aus der zugehörigen Figurenbeschreibung anhand der Zeichnungen.Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated figure description with reference to the drawings.

Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und die nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung zu verlassen.It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden in der folgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert, wobei sich gleiche Bezugszeichen auf gleiche oder ähnliche oder funktional gleiche Bauteile beziehen.Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be explained in more detail in the following description, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

Es zeigen, jeweils schematisch,

Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätters,
Fig. 2
einen Querschnitt durch zwei Glättschenkel eines nicht erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätters.
Show, in each case schematically,
Fig. 1
a side view of a hair straightener according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a cross section through two Glättschenkel a hair straightener not according to the invention.

Entsprechend der Fig. 1, weist ein Haarglätter 1 zwei Glättschenkel 2 auf, die sich gegenüberliegen und üblicherweise an einem Längsende gelenkig aneinander gelagert sind. Die hier gezeigten Glättschenkel 2 umfassen jeweils einen Fixierstreifen 3, der auf einer Unterlage 4 angebracht ist. Weiter weisen die Fixierstreifen 3 und die Unterlagen 4 jeweils die gleiche Länge und die gleiche Form auf. Dabei sind die Unterlagen 4 länger als die zugehörigen Fixierstreifen 3. Die Fixierstreifen 3 sind weiter mittig auf den Unterlagen 4 angebracht, so dass Teile der Längsenden der Unterlagen 4 freiliegen. Weiter umfassen die Glättschenkel 2 jeweils zwei Federeinrichtungen 5 in Form von Schraubenfedern 5'. Hierzu sei angefügt, dass selbstverständlich auch andere Formen von federn, wie beispielsweise Blattfedern den Erfindungsgedanken verwirklichen können. Die jeweiligen Schraubenfedern 5' sind einerseits mit der Unterlage 4 gekoppelt und andererseits mit dem zugehörigen Glättschenkel 2 verbunden. Dabei sind alle Schraubenfedern 5' gänzlich in den jeweiligen Glättschenkeln 2 angeordnet. Weiter weisen alle Schraubenfedern 5' die gleiche Art, Form und Größe auf, was zur Verwirklichung der Erfindung jedoch nicht zwingend ist.According to the Fig. 1 , a hair straightener 1 has two Glättschenkel 2, which are opposite each other and are usually articulated to each other at one longitudinal end. The Glättschenkel 2 shown here each comprise a fixing strip 3 which is mounted on a base 4. Next, the fixing strips 3 and the documents 4 each have the same length and the same shape. The documents 4 are longer than the associated fixing strips 3. The fixing strips 3 are further mounted centrally on the documents 4, so that parts of the longitudinal ends of the documents 4 are exposed. Further, the Glättschenkel 2 each comprise two spring means 5 in the form of coil springs 5 '. It should be added that, of course, other forms of springs, such as leaf springs can realize the inventive idea. The respective coil springs 5 'are on the one hand coupled to the base 4 and on the other hand connected to the associated Glättschenkel 2. In this case, all the coil springs 5 'are arranged entirely in the respective smoothing legs 2. Next, all the coil springs 5 'of the same type, shape and size, which is not mandatory for the realization of the invention.

Die Schraubenfedern 5' sind derart angeordnet, dass eine Schraubenfeder 5' eines der Glättschenkel 2 einer anderen Schraubenfeder 5' des anderen Glättschenkels 2 gegenüber liegt. Beide Unterlagen 4 der Glättschenkel 2 zeigen eine flache Oberfläche, auf die die zugehörigen Fixierstreifen 3 aufliegen (vgl. Fig. 2). Auch die den zugehörigen Glättschenkeln 2 zugewandte Seite der Unterlagen 4 weist eine ebene Form auf. Die beiden Schraubenfedern 5' der Federeinrichtung 5 der jeweiligen Glättschenkel 2 sind derart angeordnet, dass sie bezüglich einer Längsrichtung der Unterlagen 4 unterschiedliche Abstände zur Mitte der zugehörigen Unterlage 4 aufweisen, wodurch die Federung des jeweiligen Fixerstreifens 3 abschnittsweise unterschiedlich ist. Die Glättschenkel 2 des Haarglätters 1 zeigen die gleiche Form und Größe und sind symmetrische bezüglich einer Ebene in ihrer Mitte angeordnet. Zudem verjüngen sie sich zu ihrem freien Ende hin.The coil springs 5 'are arranged such that a coil spring 5' of one of the Glättschenkel 2 another coil spring 5 'of the other Glättschenkels 2 is opposite. Both documents 4 of Glättschenkel 2 show a flat surface on which the associated fixing strips 3 rest (see. Fig. 2 ). Also, the associated Glättschenkeln 2 facing side of the documents 4 has a planar shape. The two coil springs 5 'of the spring device 5 of the respective Glättschenkel 2 are arranged such that they have 4 different distances to the center of the associated pad 4 with respect to a longitudinal direction of the documents, whereby the suspension of the respective Fixerstreifens 3 is partially different. The Glättschenkel 2 of the hair straightener 1 show the same shape and size and are arranged symmetrical with respect to a plane in the middle. In addition, they rejuvenate to their free end.

Fig. 2 zeigt zwei nicht erfindungsgemäßen Glättschenkel 2, welche die gleiche Form aufweisen und sich gegenüberliegen. Die jeweiligen Glättschenkel 2 umfassen jeweils einen Fixierstreifen 3, eine Unterlage 4 und eine Feder 5. Die Unterlagen 4 sind mit der zugehörigen Federeinrichtung 5 verbunden. Die jeweiligen Schraubenfedern 5' der Federeinrichtung 5 sind weiter in Aussparungen/Schlitzen/Nuten des zugehörigen Glättschenkels 2 angebracht. Weiter sind die jeweiligen Fixierstreifen 3, sowie die zugehörigen Unterlagen 4 und die Federeinrichtungen 5 auf unterschiedlichen Querseiten des Haarglätters 1 angeordnet. Fig. 2 shows two non-inventive Glättschenkel 2, which have the same shape and facing each other. The respective Glättschenkel 2 each comprise a fixing strip 3, a pad 4 and a spring 5. The documents 4 are connected to the associated spring means 5. The respective coil springs 5 'of the spring device 5 are further mounted in recesses / slots / grooves of the associated Glättschenkels 2. Next, the respective fixing strips 3, and the associated documents 4 and the spring means 5 are arranged on different transverse sides of the hair straightener 1.

Entsprechend der Fig. 3 weist eine Ausführungsform eines Glättschenkels 2 des erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätters 1 eine Unterlage 4 auf, die U-förmig ausgebildet ist. Dadurch umschließt die Unterlage 4 den zugehörigen Fixierstreifen 3 teilweise. Der hier gezeigte Fixierstreifen 3 weist eine quadratische Form im gezeigten Querschnitt. Die Unterlage 4 zeigt eine ebene Oberfläche, auf welcher der Fixierstreifen 3 aufliegt. Auch die dem Glättschenkel 2 zugewandte Oberfläche der Unterlage 4 ist flach ausgebildet. Die U-förmige Unterlage 4 weist weiter eckige Kanten auf.According to the Fig. 3 For example, an embodiment of a smoothing leg 2 of the hair straightener 1 according to the invention has a base 4 which is U-shaped. As a result, the pad 4 encloses the associated fixing strip 3 partially. The fixing strip 3 shown here has a square shape in the cross section shown. The pad 4 shows a flat surface on which the fixing strip 3 rests. Also, the Glättschenkel 2 facing surface of the pad 4 is flat. The U-shaped pad 4 has further polygonal edges.

Durch die federnde Lagerung der Fixierstreifen 3 beim erfindungsgemäßen Haarglätter 1 wird insbesondere das bisher als unangenehm empfundene Ziehen der Haare beim Glätten reduziert.Due to the resilient mounting of the fixing strips 3 in the hair straightener 1 according to the invention, in particular the hitherto perceived as unpleasant pulling the hair when smoothing is reduced.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Haarglätterhair straightener
22
GlättschenkelGlättschenkel
33
Fixierstreifenfixing strips
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Unterlagedocument
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Federeinrichtungspring means
5'5 '
Schraubenfedercoil spring

Claims (8)

  1. Hair smoother (1) having at least two smoothing limbs (2),
    - wherein at least one of the smoothing limbs (2) has a heating plate,
    - wherein at least one of the smoothing limbs (2) has at least one fixing strip (3), which is arranged on the heating plate or the associated smoothing limb (2) and projects beyond the heating plate,
    - and wherein the at least one fixing strip (3) is arranged elastically in/on the heating plate or the smoothing limb (2), wherein
    the at least one fixing strip (3) is coupled to a base (4), which is arranged elastically, in particular by means of the spring facility (5), in/on the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing limb (2), characterised in that the base (4) is embodied in a U-shape and at least partially encompasses the associated fixing strip (3).
  2. Hair smoother (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the at least one fixing strip (3) is connected via at least one spring facility (5) with in particular a number of helical springs (5') to the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing limb (2).
  3. Hair smoother according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    - the spring facility (5) runs across the entire length of the associated base (4) and the base (4) connects to the associated heating plate or to the corresponding smoothing limb (2), or
    - the spring facility (5) runs across the entire length of the base (4) and the base (4) connects to the associated heating plate or to the corresponding smoothing limb (2).
  4. Hair smoother according to one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that
    the fixing strip (3) is embodied at least partially from silicon.
  5. Hair smoother according to one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterised in that
    the fixing strip (3) and/or the base (4) are embedded at least partially in a slot or a groove of the heating plate or the smoothing limb (2).
  6. Hair smoother according to one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterised in that
    the base (4) is manufactured from a thermoresistant material, in particular from metal.
  7. Hair smoother according to one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterised in that
    the two smoothing limbs (2) taper toward their free ends.
  8. Hair smoother according to one of claims 1 to 7,
    characterised in that
    - the fixing strip (3) can be detached from the associated base (4), or
    - the fixing strip (3) can be detached from the associated heating plate or the associated smoothing limb (2).
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