EP2789256B1 - Hair-styling apparatus with steam-spraying teeth - Google Patents

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EP2789256B1
EP2789256B1 EP14162824.8A EP14162824A EP2789256B1 EP 2789256 B1 EP2789256 B1 EP 2789256B1 EP 14162824 A EP14162824 A EP 14162824A EP 2789256 B1 EP2789256 B1 EP 2789256B1
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Xavier Vacheron
Régis FEREYRE
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/02Curling-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
    • A45D1/04Curling-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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2/00Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001Hair straightening appliances
    • A45D2/002Hair straightening appliances with combs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D1/00Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D2001/008Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with vapor generation, e.g. steam

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  • the present invention relates to a hairdressing apparatus equipped with a steam treatment unit which is intended to treat the hair with steam in order to form them.
  • the treatment unit of this hairdressing apparatus can also be configured to heat the hair for shaping.
  • Such a hairdressing device allows for example, according to its configuration, to perform brushing, smoothing, curling or embossing hair.
  • the two arms 5, 6 each comprise a proximal portion 5b, 6b. These two proximal portions 5b, 6b can concomitantly be grasped with one hand, which allows the manipulation of the portable treatment unit 2 and the closure of the clamp when the two proximal portions 5b, 6b are clamped.
  • the surfaces 8, 9 disposed opposite each other come into contact with one another, which allows the pinch of a lock of hair arranged between these two surfaces 8, 9
  • a spring 10 arranged between the two arms 5, 6 near the pivot connection 7, allows the opening of the clamp when it stops tightening with the hand.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil de coiffure équipé d'une unité de traitement par vapeur qui est destiné à traiter les cheveux avec de la vapeur en vue de leur mise forme. Outre la vaporisation des cheveux, l'unité de traitement de cet appareil de coiffure peut également être configurée pour chauffer les cheveux en vue de leur mise en forme. Un tel appareil de coiffure permet par exemple, selon sa configuration, de réaliser le brossage, le lissage, le bouclage ou le gaufrage des cheveux.The present invention relates to a hairdressing apparatus equipped with a steam treatment unit which is intended to treat the hair with steam in order to form them. In addition to the hair spray, the treatment unit of this hairdressing apparatus can also be configured to heat the hair for shaping. Such a hairdressing device allows for example, according to its configuration, to perform brushing, smoothing, curling or embossing hair.

Il est connu des appareils de coiffure qui permettent le lissage, le bouclage ou le gaufrage des cheveux. Un tel appareil de coiffure comprend une unité de traitement portable constituée notamment de deux bras ou mâchoires qui comportent chacun une surface pouvant être plane ou incurvée. Les deux bras sont articulés entre eux pour former une pince configurée pour pincer les cheveux entre les deux surfaces disposées en vis-à-vis, lors du rapprochement des deux bras. Ces deux bras comprennent également une zone de préhension permettant l'ouverture et la fermeture de la pince ainsi que sa manipulation durant le coiffage. Au moins l'une de ces deux surfaces comporte un dispositif chauffant permettant le traitement par chauffe des cheveux lors de leur pincement entre les deux surfaces. Le lissage d'une mèche de cheveux s'effectue en pinçant la mèche entre les deux surfaces et en déplaçant la pince fermée le long de cette mèche, de la racine vers la pointe. Le bouclage d'une mèche de cheveux s'effectue en pinçant la mèche entre les deux surfaces et en enroulant au moins partiellement cette mèche autour des surfaces, la chaleur permettant de fixer la boucle de cheveux.Hairdressers are known for smoothing, curling or embossing hair. Such a hairdressing appliance comprises a portable treatment unit consisting in particular of two arms or jaws which each comprise a surface that can be flat or curved. The two arms are articulated together to form a clamp configured to pinch the hair between the two surfaces disposed vis-a-vis, when bringing the two arms together. These two arms also include a gripping zone for opening and closing the clamp and its handling during styling. At least one of these two surfaces comprises a heating device for the treatment by heating the hair when they are pinched between the two surfaces. Smoothing a lock of hair is done by pinching the wick between the two surfaces and moving the clamp closed along this wick, from the root to the tip. Curling a lock of hair is done by pinching the wick between the two surfaces and at least partially winding this wick around the surfaces, the heat to fix the hair loop.

Pour améliorer la mise en forme des cheveux, il est connu d'utiliser en complément du traitement par chauffe, un traitement par vapeur, ladite vapeur étant projetée sur les cheveux. A ce titre, la demanderesse a déjà développé un appareil de coiffure à vapeur qui est décrit dans la demande de brevet publiée sous le numéro FR2967017A1 . Outre les caractéristiques techniques décrites précédemment, l'appareil de coiffure selon FR2967017A1 comprend une base déportée par rapport à l'unité de traitement portable et raccordée à celle-ci. La base comprend un réservoir à eau et une pompe permettant, lors de son activation, de pomper l'eau dans le réservoir pour alimenter la pince. L'un des bras de l'unité de traitement portable comprend une chambre de vaporisation équipée d'un dispositif chauffant. Lorsque l'appareil de coiffure a atteint ses conditions optimales d'utilisation et que l'utilisateur souhaite utiliser la vapeur pour son coiffage, la pompe injecte de l'eau dans la chambre de vaporisation ; cette eau se vaporise sous l'action du dispositif chauffant puis la vapeur est projetée sur les cheveux par le biais de moyens de projection agencés sur ledit bras. Ainsi, la pince permet le traitement des cheveux par chauffe et par vapeur.To improve the shaping of the hair, it is known to use in addition to the treatment by heating, a steam treatment, said vapor being sprayed onto the hair. As such, the Applicant has already developed a steam styling apparatus which is described in the published patent application under the number FR2967017A1 . In addition to the technical characteristics described above, the hairdressing apparatus according to FR2967017A1 comprises a remote base relative to the portable processing unit and connected thereto. The base includes a water reservoir and a pump for, when activated, to pump water into the reservoir to feed the clamp. One of the arms of the portable treatment unit comprises a vaporization chamber equipped with a heating device. When the hairdressing appliance has reached its optimum conditions of use and the user wishes to use steam for its styling, the pump injects water into the steam chamber; this water vaporizes under the action of the heating device and the steam is projected onto the hair by means of projection means arranged on said arm. Thus, the clamp allows the treatment of hair by heating and steam.

On connait également la demande de brevet EP0659363A1 qui divulgue un appareil de coiffure comprenant un peigne dont des premières dents comportent chacune deux trous de vaporisation positionnés à l'opposé l'un par rapport à l'autre et s'étendant dans le sens de la longueur du peigne. Ce peigne comprend également des secondes dents disposées en alternance avec les premières dents, ces secondes dents comportant chacune deux trous d'aspiration positionnés à l'opposé l'un par rapport à l'autre et s'étendant dans le sens de la longueur du peigne. Ainsi les trous de vaporisation sur les premières dents sont respectivement disposés en regard des trous d'aspiration sur les secondes dents attenantes, ce qui permet aux secondes dents d'aspirer la vapeur projetée par les premières dents. Les documents EP 2 449 909A1 , DE 38 00 954C1 et DE 577 468C divulguent également des appareils de coiffure destinés à traiter les cheveux avec de la vapeur.We also know the patent application EP0659363A1 which discloses a hairdressing apparatus comprising a comb of which first teeth each have two vaporization holes positioned opposite one another and extending in the direction of the length of the comb. This comb also comprises second teeth arranged alternately with the first teeth, these second teeth each having two suction holes positioned opposite one another and extending in the direction of the length of the comb. Thus the spray holes on the first teeth are respectively arranged opposite the suction holes on the second adjacent teeth, allowing the second teeth to suck the steam projected by the first teeth. The documents EP 2 449 909A1 , DE 38 00 954C1 and DE 577 468C also disclose hairdressers for treating hair with steam.

La présente invention vise à optimiser le traitement des cheveux par vapeur sur un appareil de coiffure. A cet effet, l'invention concerne un appareil de coiffure tel que définit dans la revendication 1. Les moyens de vaporisation peuvent être directement intégrés dans le bras ou, être déportés en totalité ou en partie dans une base raccordée audit bras par un cordon. De manière remarquable, selon l'invention, les dents sont disposées les unes à côté des autres et comprennent chacune deux trous de projection de vapeur orientés en opposition l'un par rapport à l'autre selon le sens longitudinal, les trous de projection de vapeur attenants de deux dents attenantes étant disposés en vis-à-vis. Les trous sont agencés sur les côtés des dents dont le plan contenant le côté est généralement orthogonal à l'axe longitudinal du bras. Ainsi les trous de projection disposés en vis-à-vis sur deux dents attenantes permettent une vaporisation sur les deux côtés des cheveux passant entre les dents durant le coiffage, ce qui permet d'améliorer l'effet du traitement par vapeur des cheveux. Tandis que dans le brevet EP0659363A1 la vaporisation s'effectue sur un seul côté des cheveux passant entre les dents. Dans un mode de réalisation de l'appareil de coiffure objet de l'invention, l'unité de traitement portable comprend un peigne agencé de manière attenante le long des dents. Un tel peigne permet de séparer et de démêler les cheveux. On entend par peigne, un élément équipé de dents rigides ou semi-rigides disposées longitudinalement les unes à la suite des autres, voire une rangée de poils naturels ou synthétiques qui remplace lesdites dents du peigne. Ce peigne traditionnel diffère de la rangée de dents au travers desquelles la vapeur est extraite.The present invention aims to optimize the treatment of hair by steam on a hairdressing appliance. For this purpose, the invention relates to a hairdressing apparatus as defined in claim 1. The spraying means may be directly integrated in the arm or be wholly or partly offset in a base connected to said arm by a cord. Remarkably, according to the invention, the teeth are arranged next to each other and each comprise two steam projection holes oriented in opposition to one another in the longitudinal direction, the projection holes of adjacent steam of two adjacent teeth being arranged vis-à-vis. The holes are arranged on the sides of the teeth whose plane containing the side is generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the arm. Thus the projection holes disposed vis-a-vis on two adjacent teeth allow a vaporization on both sides of the hair passing between the teeth during styling, which improves the effect of the treatment by steaming hair. While in the patent EP0659363A1 the vaporization takes place on one side of the hair passing between the teeth. In one embodiment of the hairdressing apparatus that is the subject of the invention, the portable treatment unit comprises a comb arranged adjacently along the teeth. Such a comb makes it possible to separate and untangle the hair. The term "comb" means an element equipped with rigid or semi-rigid teeth arranged longitudinally one after the other, or even a row of natural or synthetic bristles which replaces said teeth of the comb. This traditional comb differs from the row of teeth through which the steam is extracted.

Selon ce mode préférentiel de réalisation de l'appareil de coiffure objet de l'invention, dans une première conception, les dents comprennent des moyens de chauffe, ce qui permet de chauffer les cheveux passant entre lesdites dents et étant en contact avec les surfaces des dents chauffées en complément de leur vaporisation. Dans un mode préférentiel de réalisation de l'appareil de coiffure objet de l'invention, les dents sont disposées en aval de la surface sur le premier bras, en tenant compte du sens de déplacement de l'unité de traitement portable durant le coiffage qui doit permettre d'abord le traitement par vaporisation des cheveux puis leur pincement.According to this preferred embodiment of the hairdressing apparatus which is the subject of the invention, in a first design, the teeth comprise heating means, which makes it possible to heat the hair passing between said teeth. and being in contact with the surfaces of the heated teeth in addition to their vaporization. In a preferred embodiment of the hairdressing apparatus which is the subject of the invention, the teeth are disposed downstream of the surface on the first arm, taking into account the direction of movement of the portable treatment unit during styling which must first allow the spray treatment of the hair and then their pinching.

De manière préférentielle, selon cette seconde conception, l'unité de traitement portable comprend des moyens de chauffe d'au moins l'une des deux surfaces sur les deux bras. Ainsi la mèche de cheveux est chauffée durant son pincement entre les deux surfaces. Dans une variante, les deux surfaces des deux bras sont équipées de moyens de chauffe, ce qui permet de chauffer les cheveux sur deux côtés opposés durant leur pincement entre lesdites surfaces. On optimise ainsi le traitement des cheveux par chauffe.Preferably, according to this second design, the portable treatment unit comprises means for heating at least one of the two surfaces on the two arms. Thus the lock of hair is heated during its pinching between the two surfaces. In a variant, the two surfaces of the two arms are equipped with heating means, which makes it possible to heat the hair on two opposite sides during their nip between said surfaces. This optimizes the hair treatment by heating.

Selon cette seconde conception et lorsque l'appareil de coiffure est équipé d'un peigne, ce peigne est positionné entre la surface du premier bras et les dents. Ainsi, les dents effectuent une première séparation des cheveux de la mèche tout en vaporisant lesdits cheveux passant entre lesdites dents, sur leurs deux côtés opposés. Puis le peigne effectue une seconde séparation des cheveux ce qui permet d'affiner leur séparation et de les démêler, avant qu'ils soient pincés entre les deux surfaces.According to this second design and when the hairdressing apparatus is equipped with a comb, this comb is positioned between the surface of the first arm and the teeth. Thus, the teeth perform a first separation of the hair from the wick while vaporizing said hair passing between said teeth, on their two opposite sides. Then the comb performs a second separation of the hair which allows to refine their separation and unravel them, before they are pinched between the two surfaces.

L'appareil de coiffure selon l'invention, qui présente les caractéristiques précitées, peut avoir différentes configurations. Ainsi, selon l'invention, l'appareil de coiffure équipé de deux bras peut comprendre les surfaces configurées pour permettre le lissage, le bouclage et/ou le gaufrage des cheveux. Lorsque l'appareil de coiffure ne comporte qu'un seul bras, celui peut être configuré pour permettre le peignage ou le brossage des cheveux.The hairdressing apparatus according to the invention, which has the aforementioned characteristics, can have different configurations. Thus, according to the invention, the hairdressing apparatus equipped with two arms can comprise the configured surfaces to allow the smoothing, curling and / or embossing of the hair. When the hairdresser has only one arm, that can be configured to allow combing or brushing hair.

La description suivante met en évidence les caractéristiques et avantages de l'appareil de coiffure selon l'invention. Cette description s'appuie sur des figures considérées à titre non limitatif, parmi lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 illustre une vue d'ensemble d'un mode de réalisation de l'appareil de coiffure du type lisseur, l'unité de traitement comprenant deux bras qui permettent le pincement d'une mèche de cheveux ;
  • La figure 2 illustre en détail les éléments actifs sur un des bras de l'unité de traitement de l'appareil de coiffure illustré en figure 1, agencés dans la portion extrême dudit bras ;
  • La figure 3 illustre une vue en coupe de la figure 2 mettant en évidence la conception des dents ;
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle agrandie de la figure 3 montrant plusieurs dents en coupe.
The following description highlights the features and advantages of the hairdressing apparatus according to the invention. This description is based on figures considered in a non-limiting way, among which:
  • The figure 1 illustrates an overview of an embodiment of the straightener styling apparatus, the treatment unit comprising two arms which allow the pinching of a lock of hair;
  • The figure 2 illustrates in detail the active elements on one of the arms of the treatment unit of the hairdressing apparatus illustrated in figure 1 arranged in the end portion of said arm;
  • The figure 3 illustrates a sectional view of the figure 2 highlighting the design of the teeth;
  • The figure 4 is an enlarged partial view of the figure 3 showing several teeth in section.

Sur la figure 1, l'appareil de coiffure 1 objet de l'invention est un lisseur de cheveux. Celui-ci comprend une unité de traitement portable 2 et une base 3 déportée, raccordées entre elles au moyen d'un cordon 4 qui permet d'alimenter en électricité et en eau l'unité de traitement portable 2 depuis la base 3. Cette base 3 comprend un réservoir d'eau et une pompe de circulation d'eau et est alimentée électriquement au moyen d'une prise de raccordement électrique. Ces caractéristiques sont déjà connues de l'homme du métier et apparaissent par exemple dans la demande de brevet FR2967017A1 .On the figure 1 , the hairdressing apparatus 1 object of the invention is a hair straightener. It comprises a portable processing unit 2 and a remote base 3, connected together by means of a cord 4 which makes it possible to supply electricity and water to the portable treatment unit 2 from the base 3. This base 3 comprises a water tank and a water circulation pump and is electrically powered by means of an electrical connection socket. These characteristics are already known to those skilled in the art and appear for example in the patent application. FR2967017A1 .

L'unité de traitement portable 2 comprend deux bras 5, 6 - également appelés mâchoires - articulés entre eux au moyen d'une liaison pivot 7, ce qui permet de constituer une pince. Les deux bras 5, 6 comprennent chacun sur leur face interne et au niveau de leur partie distale 5a, 6a, une surface 8, 9. Selon le mode de réalisation de la figure 1, les surfaces 8, 9 sont planes, sous la forme de deux plaques et sont en outre chauffantes. Bien entendu des variantes sont envisageables avec des surfaces chauffantes incurvées, comme, notamment, sur les appareils de coiffure du type boucleur de cheveux, voire des surfaces chauffantes ondulées comme, notamment, sur les appareils de coiffure du type gaufreur de cheveux. On pourrait en outre envisager des variantes de réalisation avec seulement une des deux surfaces qui soit chauffante, l'autre surface contribuant au pincement de la mèche de cheveux pour sa mise en forme.The portable treatment unit 2 comprises two arms 5, 6 - also called jaws - articulated to each other by means of a pivot connection 7, which makes it possible to form a clamp. The two arms 5, 6 each comprise on their inner face and at their distal portion 5a, 6a, a surface 8, 9. According to the embodiment of FIG. figure 1 the surfaces 8, 9 are planar, in the form of two plates and are furthermore heated. Of course, variants are can be envisaged with curved heating surfaces, such as, in particular, hair-style hairdressing appliances, or even corrugated heating surfaces such as, in particular, hairdressing appliances of the hair-embossing type. We could also consider variants with only one of the two surfaces being heated, the other surface contributing to the pinch of the lock of hair for shaping.

Les deux bras 5, 6 comprennent chacun une partie proximale 5b, 6b. Ces deux parties proximales 5b, 6b peuvent concomitamment être empoignées avec une main, ce qui permet la manipulation de l'unité de traitement portable 2 et la fermeture de la pince lorsque les deux parties proximales 5b, 6b sont enserrées. Lors de la fermeture de la pince, les surfaces 8, 9 disposées en vis-à-vis viennent en contact l'une contre l'autre, ce qui permet le pincement d'une mèche de cheveux disposée entre ces deux surfaces 8, 9. Un ressort 10 agencé entre les deux bras 5, 6 à proximité de la liaison pivot 7, permet l'ouverture de la pince lorsqu'on cesse de la serrer avec la main.The two arms 5, 6 each comprise a proximal portion 5b, 6b. These two proximal portions 5b, 6b can concomitantly be grasped with one hand, which allows the manipulation of the portable treatment unit 2 and the closure of the clamp when the two proximal portions 5b, 6b are clamped. When closing the clamp, the surfaces 8, 9 disposed opposite each other come into contact with one another, which allows the pinch of a lock of hair arranged between these two surfaces 8, 9 A spring 10 arranged between the two arms 5, 6 near the pivot connection 7, allows the opening of the clamp when it stops tightening with the hand.

Comme illustré en figure 1, le premier bras 5 comprend au niveau de sa partie distale 5a, des moyens de vaporisation qui sont ici une chambre de vaporisation 11 qui permet la création de vapeur qui est destinée à être projetée sur la mèche de cheveux avant que cette mèche de cheveux soit pincée entre les deux surfaces 8, 9 de la pince en position fermée.As illustrated in figure 1 , the first arm 5 comprises at its distal portion 5a, vaporization means which are here a vaporization chamber 11 which allows the creation of steam which is intended to be projected on the lock of hair before this lock of hair is pinch between the two surfaces 8, 9 of the clamp in the closed position.

Dans une réalisation, l'unité de traitement portable 2 de l'appareil de coiffure 1 selon l'invention pourra reprendre des caractéristiques techniques similaires à celles décrites dans la demande de brevet FR2967017A1 déposée par la demanderesse, quant à la mise en oeuvre des surfaces 8, 9 chauffantes et de la chambre de vaporisation 11, avec tous les avantages que procure une telle conception. Des variantes restent bien entendu envisageables pour ces éléments, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Ainsi, les surfaces 8, 9 chauffantes et la chambre de vaporisation 11 comprennent chacune un dispositif de chauffe constitué d'une thermistance à coefficient de température positif, dit CTP, et un dispositif de mesure de la température du dispositif de chauffe constitué d'une thermistance à coefficient de température négatif, dit CTN. Dans une variante de réalisation avec seulement une des deux surfaces 8, 9 qui est chauffante, l'autre surface contribuant uniquement au pincement de la mèche de cheveux pour sa mise en forme, ladite unité de traitement comprend seulement deux thermistances à coefficient de température positif et deux thermistances à coefficient de température négatif, voire sur certaines variantes connues, une seule thermistance à coefficient de température négatif mesurant la température des deux thermistances à coefficient de température positif.In one embodiment, the portable treatment unit 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention may have similar technical characteristics to those described in the patent application. FR2967017A1 filed by the applicant, as to the implementation of the surfaces 8, 9 heating and the vaporization chamber 11, with all the advantages that provides such a design. Variants are of course conceivable for these elements, without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the heating surfaces 8, 9 and the vaporization chamber 11 each comprise a heating device consisting of a positive temperature coefficient thermistor, called PTC, and a device for measuring the temperature of the device. heater consisting of a thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient, called CTN. In an alternative embodiment with only one of the two surfaces 8, 9 being heated, the other surface only contributing to the pinching of the lock of hair for its shaping, said processing unit comprises only two thermistors with positive temperature coefficient and two negative temperature coefficient thermistors, or even some known variants, a single negative temperature coefficient thermistor measuring the temperature of the two positive temperature coefficient thermistors.

Comme illustré sur la figure 2, le premier bras 5 de l'unité de traitement portable 2 comprend des dents 12 qui sont disposées les unes à côté des autres dans un sens longitudinal défini par un axe X1. Ces dents sont disposées à proximité et le long de la surface 9, en partie aval de cette surface 9 sur le premier bras 5. Lors du coiffage, l'unité de traitement 2 est déplacée dans le sens aval illustré par la flèche 13 sur les figures 2 et 3, ce qui permet d'abord aux cheveux 14 de passer entre les dents puis, dans un second temps, d'être pincés entre les surfaces 8, 9 des deux bras 5, 6 en position fermée.As illustrated on the figure 2 , the first arm 5 of the portable processing unit 2 comprises teeth 12 which are arranged next to each other in a longitudinal direction defined by an axis X1. These teeth are disposed near and along the surface 9, in downstream part of this surface 9 on the first arm 5. During styling, the processing unit 2 is moved in the downstream direction illustrated by the arrow 13 on the Figures 2 and 3 , which first allows the hair 14 to pass between the teeth then, in a second step, to be clamped between the surfaces 8, 9 of the two arms 5, 6 in the closed position.

Comme illustré sur les figures 3 et 4, chaque dent 12 comprend deux trous 15, 16 qui communiquent par le biais de moyens de raccordement pouvant être un conduit 17 avec la chambre de vaporisation 11. Ces trous 15, 16 sont disposés à l'opposé l'un de l'autre. Ainsi, comme illustré en figure 4, le second trou 16a d'une première dent 12a est disposé en vis-à-vis du premier trou 15b d'une seconde dent 12b attenante à la première dent 12a. Il en est de même entre toutes les dents 12, 12a, 12b attenantes les unes à la suite des autres. Lorsque de la vapeur est créée dans la chambre de vaporisation 11, celle-ci pénètre dans le sens de la flèche 18a à l'intérieur du conduit 17 puis sort dans le sens des flèches 18b, 18c au travers des trous 15, 16, 15b, 16a de chaque dent 12, 12a, 12b, comme illustré en figure 4. Ainsi, comme illustré en figure 3, les cheveux 14 disposés entre deux dents 12a, 12b attenantes, reçoivent de la vapeur projetée dans le sens des flèches 18b, 18c, ce qui permet de vaporiser les deux côtés opposés des cheveux 14 passant entre lesdites dents 12a, 12b attenantes.As illustrated on figures 3 and 4 each tooth 12 comprises two holes 15, 16 which communicate via connection means which may be a conduit 17 with the vaporization chamber 11. These holes 15, 16 are arranged opposite one another. So as illustrated in figure 4 the second hole 16a of a first tooth 12a is disposed opposite the first hole 15b of a second tooth 12b adjacent to the first tooth 12a. It is the same between all the teeth 12, 12a, 12b adjacent one after the other. When steam is created in the vaporization chamber 11, it enters the direction of the arrow 18a inside the conduit 17 and then exits in the direction of the arrows 18b, 18c through the holes 15, 16, 15b , 16a of each tooth 12, 12a, 12b, as illustrated in figure 4 . So as illustrated in figure 3 , the hair 14 arranged between two adjacent teeth 12a, 12b, receive steam projected in the direction of the arrows 18b, 18c, which allows to vaporize the two opposite sides of the hair 14 passing between said adjacent teeth 12a, 12b.

Des variantes de conception de l'appareil de coiffure 1 sont envisageables. Un peigne (non illustré) peut être agencé selon un axe parallèle à l'axe X1 des dents 12, entre lesdites dents 12 et le bord 9a de la surface 9 du premier bras 5, dans la zone 19 illustrée en figure 2. Ce peigne peut comprendre des dents rigides ou semi-rigides, voire des poils en matière naturelle ou synthétique. En outre, ce peigne peut être fixé de manière amovible ou non dans ladite zone 19 indiquée en figure 3. Par exemple, le peigne peut être directement moulé dans la matière au niveau de cette zone 19 ou le peigne peut être monté en glissière dans une réglette agencée au niveau de ladite zone 19. Lors du coiffage, après le passage des cheveux entre les dents 12 et leur vaporisation, le peigne permet d'affiner la séparation des cheveux avant leur pincement entre les deux surfaces 8, 9. Le peigne peut être réalisé totalement en plastique, par exemple du thermoplastique, plus particulièrement en polybutylène téréphtalate (PBT).Design variations of the hairdressing apparatus 1 are conceivable. A comb (not shown) may be arranged along an axis parallel to the axis X1 of the teeth 12, between said teeth 12 and the edge 9a of the surface 9 of the first arm 5, in the zone 19 illustrated in FIG. figure 2 . This comb may comprise rigid or semi-rigid teeth, or even bristles of natural or synthetic material. In addition, this comb can be fixed removably or not in said zone 19 indicated in FIG. figure 3 . For example, the comb may be directly molded into the material at this area 19 or the comb may be mounted in a slider arranged in a slider at said area 19. During styling, after the passage of the hair between the teeth 12 and their vaporization, the comb makes it possible to refine the separation of the hair before they are pinched between the two surfaces 8, 9. The comb can be made entirely of plastic, for example thermoplastic, more particularly polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

Des variantes de conception sont envisageables dans le cadre de l'invention. On peut concevoir un appareil de coiffure sur lequel les dents 12 sont équipées d'un dispositif de chauffe dédié. Par exemple le bras 5 peut comprendre des dents 12 qui présentent les caractéristiques précitées relatives à la vaporisation et, qui sont conçues dans une matière présentant une bonne conduction thermique, ces dents 12 étant connectées à une thermistance à coefficient de température positif, dite CTP, une thermistance à coefficient de température négatif, dite CTN, permettant la mesure de la température des dents 12. Les dents peuvent sortir du couvercle de la chambre de vaporisation qui est chauffée par une CTP. On peut aussi prévoir un appareil de coiffure qui comprenne à la fois des dents 12 chauffantes et des surfaces 8, 9 chauffantes. Dans ce cas les dents 12 assurent, outre une vaporisation des cheveux 14, un préchauffage de ces cheveux 14 avant leur éventuel peignage puis leur pincement et leur chauffe entre les deux surfaces chauffantes 8, 9.Design variants are conceivable within the scope of the invention. It is conceivable a hairdressing apparatus on which the teeth 12 are equipped with a dedicated heating device. For example, the arm 5 may comprise teeth 12 which have the aforementioned characteristics relating to the vaporization and which are designed in a material having good thermal conduction, these teeth 12 being connected to a thermistor with a positive temperature coefficient, called CTP, a thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient, called CTN, for measuring the temperature of the teeth 12. The teeth can come out of the cover of the vaporization chamber which is heated by a PTC. It is also possible to provide a hairdressing appliance which comprises both heating teeth 12 and heating surfaces 8, 9. In this case the teeth 12 ensure, in addition to a vaporization of the hair 14, a preheating of the hair 14 before their eventual combing and then their pinching and heating between the two heating surfaces 8, 9.

On peut également prévoir un appareil de coiffure avec un seul bras qui comprend des dents 12, présentant les caractéristiques précitées. Un tel appareil de coiffure peut disposer d'un peigne complémentaire avec des dents ou des poils en vue du peignage ou du brossage des cheveux. Il peut aussi disposer d'une surface de traitement 8 chauffante.It is also possible to provide a hairdressing appliance with a single arm which comprises teeth 12, having the aforementioned characteristics. Such hairdressing apparatus may have a complementary comb with teeth or bristles for combing or brushing hair. It may also have a heating treatment surface 8.

On peut également prévoir plusieurs rangées de dents 12, selon la configuration de l'appareil de coiffure 1.It is also possible to provide several rows of teeth 12, according to the configuration of the hairdressing appliance 1.

D'autres caractéristiques restent envisageables sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, notamment quant à la mise en oeuvre de moyens de vaporisation sur l'appareil de coiffure. A titre d'exemple, on pourrait par exemple prévoir un mini réservoir d'eau agencé directement sur le bras 5 et supprimer la base 3. On pourrait au contraire déporter dans la base 3 la thermistance à coefficient de température positif en sorte de créer directement la vapeur dans cette base 3, puis d'acheminer la vapeur dans la chambre de vaporisation 11.Other characteristics remain possible without departing from the scope of the invention, particularly as to the implementation of spray means on the hair styling apparatus. For example, it could for example provide a mini water tank arranged directly on the arm 5 and remove the base 3. On the contrary could be deported in the base 3 the thermistor with positive temperature coefficient so as to create directly the steam in this base 3, then to convey the steam into the vaporization chamber 11.

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  1. Hair-styling apparatus (1) comprising a portable treatment unit (2) configured to treat the hair by heating which comprises spraying means (11) and two arms (5, 6) configured to form a clamp provided with two surfaces (8, 9) arranged opposite which concurrently allow for the clamping of a lock of hair (14), with the first arm (5) comprising a spraying chamber (11), teeth (12) arranged one beside the other configured to project steam onto the hair and arranged in a longitudinal direction, and means for connecting (17) the spraying chamber to the teeth characterised in that the teeth (12) each comprise two holes (15, 16) for projecting steam oppositely oriented relative to each other in the longitudinal direction, with the adjacent steam projection holes of two adjacent teeth being arranged opposite.
  2. Hair-styling apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein the portable treatment unit (2) comprises a comb arranged in an adjacent manner along teeth (12).
  3. Hair-styling apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the teeth (12) include means of heating.
  4. Hair-styling apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the portable treatment unit (2) comprises means for heating at least one of the two surfaces (8, 9) on the two arms (5, 6).
  5. Hair-styling apparatus (1) according to claim 4, wherein the two surfaces (8, 9) are provided with means for heating.
  6. Hair-styling apparatus (1) according to one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the comb is positioned between the surface (9) of the first arm (5) and the teeth (12).
  7. Hair-styling apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, where the surfaces (8, 9) are configured to allow for the smoothing, curling and/or the embossing of hair.
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