EP3025610B1 - Hairdressing appliance with automatic control - Google Patents

Description

Technical field of the invention

The present invention relates to a hairdressing appliance which is intended for shaping the hair, in particular the smoothing, the wrapping or the embossing of the hair of a person and for which it is desired to automate a control of at least one of the components.

State of the prior art:

Two types of hairdressing apparatus are traditionally known for smoothing or curling, the surfaces of which pinch the hair are flat or curved and are heated or heated.

The devices of the type pliers to smooth or buckle generally comprise two pivoting jaws each comprising an end supporting a treatment surface, at least one of the treatment surfaces being heated, the other being provided to bring the hair in contact with the first , in particular by passing from an opening position of the jaws allowing the insertion of the hair to a closed position for their contact with the heating part.

The other end of the jaws form two half-handles acting as a gripping area and to move from the open position to the closing position. The passage is done manually by pressing the two half-handles articulated of the device towards one another to bring the treatment surfaces in contact with the hair. Smoothing a lock of hair is done by moving the device along the wick, from the root to the tip. The wrap of a lock of hair is made by at least partially winding the wick around the treatment surface (s) and applying heat to fix the loop mainly in static.

It is possible, in order to improve the shaping of the hair, to use additionally the vapor sprayed onto the hair, and / or an application of a cosmetic, and / or an emission of ions ...

It is known from the document WO2009065024 a two-arm vapor-straightener device pivotally connected at a hinge, from an open position to a closed position on the hair, with a variable steam output control formed by a pear mechanically actuated by the when he closes the straightener. When the straightener is closed, a valve actuating member on the lower handle portion is in contact with the rubber bulb located on the upper grip portion, and compresses the bulb to press air through a tube and through an air inlet to the tank, maintaining a flexible check valve in the open position, allowing air to enter the tank. An adjustment lever allows mechanical adjustment of the actuating element at different heights ranging from low height to intermediate height and maximum height. The control is mechanical and operates by closing and by contact of one arm on the other.

It is also known from the document US2005061352 a two-armed steam straightener hinged from an open position to a closed position, and the opening / closing of the steam circuit is controlled by a protrusion placed on the first arm which, when the two arms of the straightener are in the closed position, pushes a pin to open the steam valve. The control is mechanical and operates by closing and by contact of one arm on the other.

EP2198736 describes a straightener with a dynamic program of temperature variation that can be triggered when closing the jaws actuating a detector connected to the electronic control unit with a session ending corresponding to the opening of the jaws determined by this detector, which can be mechanical or magnetic

A known apparatus is a hair straightening device which comprises two jaws connected by a hinge-type hinge and each carrying a smoothing plate heating element, and elements to determine the closed position of the apparatus which are a switch having a protuberance emerging from the upper jaw and which comes into contact with the lower jaw in the closed position: it is a mechanical switch by contact.

But such control devices have several disadvantages. They are fragile because they involve several components including these flexible components that will be solicited at each closure; they are expensive; they may not be triggered if the lock of hair treated is too thick or too irregular, they are subject to sealing problems of the actuating mechanism which includes several parts and which requires seals to remedy any leakage of fluid.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the present invention is to remedy at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide a hair treatment apparatus capable of automatically controlling, and reliably, at least one of the operating parameters of the apparatus.

Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which is solid, robust in operation and ensures good aging compared to mechanical deformations for example.

Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which is efficient and fast in operation.

Another object of the invention is a hair treatment apparatus with steam and / or fluid distribution which is tight in operation.

Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which ensures operation in the best conditions of placement of the lock of hair.

Another object of the invention is a hair treatment apparatus which allows rapid treatment of the hair, while being easy and convenient to use, easier to use.

Another object of the invention is a hair treatment apparatus with steam which is simple and clean design.

These objects are achieved with a hairdressing apparatus according to claim 1. This provides for reliable automatic control of at least one of the components. This allows the electrical contact needed to detect a change of position is magnetic rather than mechanical. This reduces the effort required by the user because the mechanical contact is no longer necessary to detect the change of position. Any other component than those cited and belonging to hairdressing appliances to be considered by the skilled person. The command may relate to one or more of these components.

According to the invention, the magnetic detection means can be means capable of detecting only an open position and a closed position. This simplifies the use of two informations only without giving information of an intermediate position between that of closing and that of opening.

According to the invention, the magnetic detection means may comprise a magnetic switch. More particularly, still according to the invention, the magnetic detection means may comprise a flexible blade magnetic switch (ILS) arranged in the first jaw, a magnet arranged in the second jaw so that the magnet is active on the switch in only one of the two positions. This makes it possible to propose a compact device. One of the elements - the magnet - is inexpensive, compact and does not require any particular power supply, and the other element - the IILS - is also inexpensive, compact, and can be simply connected in series between the or elements to be controlled and the control unit.

According to the invention, the apparatus may comprise a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with said vaporization means, means for controlling the flow rate of this fluid, and the control unit controls the flow control means of this fluid. so that upon detection of the signal representing a passage, the flow of fluid varies towards the vaporization means. This makes it possible to propose a steam styling apparatus with a supply of fluid into the vaporization chamber controlled on closing the apparatus.

According to the invention, said means for controlling the flow rate of this fluid may comprise a pump, preferably a peristaltic pump. This automatically brings the desired fluid to the hair or a spray chamber.

According to the invention, the first and second hair treatment surfaces may be substantially flat or curved or corrugated complementary surfaces which, in the closed position of the apparatus, substantially correspondence to smooth, curl or emboss the hair. The treatment apparatus is then respectively a straightener, a sulker, a embosser.

According to the invention, the control unit can be programmed to control, when passing in the closed position, the actuation of a component, and to control the passage of the component in the open position. This makes it possible to automatically control the component or components only when the apparatus is in the closed position.

According to the invention, the first jaw and the second jaw can be connected by a hinge type hinge and the maximum opening angle of the two jaws is between 5 ° and 60 ° or between 10 ° and 20 °, preferably about equal to 15 °. This concerns straighteners or looper or embossers that do not require too large opening between the treatment surfaces.

According to the invention, the vaporization means may comprise at least one vaporization chamber and a heating element of the chamber (resistance, thermistor, etc.); The chamber to create steam without a drop of hot liquid is thrown by accident and reaches the scalp.

According to the invention, the heating means of at least one treatment surface may comprise a resistance or a thermistor (CTP) in direct or indirect contact with one of the walls of the vaporization chamber. This makes it possible to produce a heated or hot treatment surface by means of heat conduction, for example, with direct or indirect contact. The thermistor makes it possible to regulate the heating.

According to the invention, the temperature detection means may comprise a thermistor, preferably a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor. The thermistor makes it possible to regulate the heating.

According to the invention, the apparatus may comprise ion emission means. This makes it possible to control the sending of ions on the hair to reduce the static electricity of these.

According to the invention, the fluid occluding means may comprise at least one valve, a valve or a valve. This allows the change of position, to stop the passage of fluid such as water, a cosmetic product, a fixer ....

According to the invention, the apparatus may comprise two main parts: the first part being a portable apparatus comprising the two jaws, the control unit, vaporization means, the magnetic detection means and the second part being a remote base of the portable apparatus comprising fluid flow control means and a reservoir, at least one fluid communication cord being provided between the base and the portable apparatus. This increases the spraying capacity and guarantees a relatively light and manageable treatment apparatus.

According to the invention, the first jaw may comprise the control unit, a tank, fluid flow control means, vaporization means, the magnetic detection means (14, 18). This ensures a relatively compact treatment apparatus.

Brief description of the drawings:

• La figure 1 illustre une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un appareil selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'appareil de l'invention,
• La figure 2 illustre une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un appareil selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'appareil de l'invention,
• Les figures 3 et 4 illustrent une vue en coupe longitudinale et une vue en perspective d'un appareil selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'appareil de l'invention,

The invention will be better understood by studying the embodiments taken as non-limiting and illustrated here:

• The figure 1 illustrates a longitudinal sectional view of an apparatus according to a first embodiment of the apparatus of the invention,
• The figure 2 illustrates a longitudinal sectional view of an apparatus according to a second embodiment of the apparatus of the invention,
• The figures 3 and 4 illustrate a longitudinal sectional view and a perspective view of an apparatus according to a third embodiment of the apparatus of the invention,

Detailed description of embodiments of the invention:

As illustrated in figure 1, 2 , 3 and 4 of which the numerical references correspond, the invention relates to a hairstyling device 1 for forming the hair comprising a first and a second jaw 2, 3 arranged opposite one another, a first treatment surface 4 carried by the first jaw 2 and a second treatment surface 5 carried by the second jaw 3, the surfaces 4,5 being intended to pinch a lock of hair, the jaws being connected in a pivoting movement so as to move from an open position to a closed position, a set of components comprising at least one of the following means: fluid flow control means 6, vaporization means 7, heating means 8,9 of at least one treatment surface 4,5 , temperature detection means 10, ion emission means (11, cosmetic fluid-type occlusion means to be dispensed, a control unit (or electronic card 13) for comm. and at least one of the set of components. The apparatus comprises magnetic detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or passage in the closed position and the control unit is programmed to receive from the magnetic detection means 14, 18 a signal representing a passage and to control, in response to the signal, at least one of the components. So for example, when the CPU of the device detects its closure then it controls the heating or increases the heating of the vaporization means, or it controls the pump 6 actuated by the motor 6 'which will bring the fluid into the chamber of vaporization of the fluid, or it controls the heating or increases the heating of the heating elements of at least one of the smoothing plates.

The magnetic detection means 14, 18 may be a means capable of detecting only an open position and a closed position; they comprise a magnetic switch 14, preferably a magnetic switch with a flexible blade 14 arranged in the first jaw 2, a magnet 18 arranged in the second jaw 3 so that the magnet 18 is active on the switch 14 in only one of the two positions.

The device represented in figure 1 , 3 and 4 comprises a fluid reservoir 19 in fluid communication with said vaporization means 7, means 6 for regulating the flow rate of this fluid and where the control unit 13 controls the flow rate adjustment means 6 of this fluid so that at the detection of the signal representing a passage, the fluid flow rate varies towards the vaporization means 7. The variation of the fluid flow may be an increase from 0 or from a low value. The vaporization means comprise steam distribution means comprising one or more dispensing orifices 7 "for the steam produced by the vaporization means and in the direction of a lock of hair / coming into contact with the treatment surfaces. Distribution orifices may pass through this surface or be arranged adjacent for example adjacent to this treatment surface.

The means 6 for regulating the flow rate of this fluid comprise a pump, preferably a peristaltic pump. The flow rate provided by this pump is a relatively continuous flow, and even relatively constant, of the order of 1 and 5 mL / min, or between 3 and 4 preferably equal 3.5 mL / min.

As illustrated in figure 3 and 4 of which the numerical references correspond, the invention relates to an apparatus 1 for shaping with the hair comprising a base 1000 comprising a main fluid reservoir 19, a portable unit 100 comprising means for vaporizing the fluid 7, means for dispensing the steam 7 ', 7 "to the hair, a bead 21 comprising at least one pipe for the passage of fluid and arranged between the main fluid reservoir 19 and the vaporization means 7, the portable unit 100 includes only or at least a first treatment surface 4 intended to come into contact with the hair and the fluid evaporation means 7 are exclusively provided in the portable unit 100. The base is said to be "remote" of the portable unit, and posable The base includes a base 1001 for receiving the portable apparatus or handpiece 100 when not in use, and includes a cover 2030 having a With a fixed portion 2031 and a pivotally movable portion 2032 for inserting the fluid, the lid may be fully removable to replace the demineralization means (cartridge) when necessary. Part of the base can be provided transparent so that the user can visually be alerted that the ion exchange resin changes color because no longer operates. It comprises demineralization means 2000 which makes it possible to reduce the limestone content of the fluid introduced into the base. These demineralization means 2000 are arranged between an intermediate reservoir 2100 which receives the "raw" fluid and between the main reservoir 19 which contains the "purified" fluid intended for the hairdressing apparatus 100.

The first and second hair treatment surfaces 5 are flat complementary surfaces of a straightening apparatus (as illustrated) or curves of a curling or waving apparatus of an embossing apparatus. A device to be buckled as for example described in the patent EP0619087 or EP2152114 both cited as examples. A looping apparatus relates to a device for treating and / or shaping the hair, preferably for manual use, comprising arranged from a main body, a gripping means, a winding body for the locks of hair , preferably mounted free to rotate on the main body about its longitudinal axis and at least one movable clamp for clamping the lock of hair on the body. An embossing apparatus is a device provided with two jaws facing each other and each with a non-planar treatment surface, described for example in the patent WO2008129172 .

The control unit or CPU 13 included in an electronic card is programmed to control, when passing in the closed position, the step or the actuation of a component, and to control, when passing into the open position, the stopping this component, or vice versa. An electrical circuit comprises in series the ILS 14 which according to the position of the device, sends the signal corresponding to the closing or opening to the CPU. A Flexible Blade Switch (ILS) is a switch that establishes or cuts an electrical connection based on the presence or absence of a magnetic field. It usually consists of a protective glass ampoule containing a non-oxidizing atmosphere (without oxygen or water vapor) and two soft contacts. These contacts are magnetizable and elastic, based on soft iron for example. In the presence of a magnetic field, contacts love each other by influence, and are attracted to each other. They get closer and touch each other, setting the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts spreads them, cutting off the current. This ILS can be arranged at different places according to the chosen angle corresponding to the change of position. Thus the ILS and the magnet can be placed rather in the middle of each jaw of the apparatus as illustrated here and to produce closure information early in the movement toward closing the jaws, and can be arranged at the free ends of the jaw. each jaw of the apparatus to produce later closure information in moving toward closing the jaws.

Also the ILS and the magnet can be placed inverted in the jaws. The arrangement of the switch and its magnet thus makes it possible to define the angle from which the straightener is in the closed position. If the bit placed between the two jaws is too thick then the closing angle is so large that the closed position will not be detected and the straightener will not trigger any actuation of one of the elements (eg formation or delivery steam). The user seeing that the actuation is not triggered will think to reduce the thickness of the wick. This ensures that each wick undergoing action (steam for example) in the closed position will be treated under the best conditions (selected at manufacture by the fixed angle of closure).

An improved mode would be to propose the ILS movably arranged by actuation by the user who would thus choose the preferred position of detection of closure and control of the operating parameter according to the angle of opening and / or closing. A long magnet can then be provided in the second jaw.

The magnetic detection means make it possible to dispense with a seal, for example a silicone pad protecting the mechanical switch and which does not always provide good sealing, to get rid of case parts with a hole for a silicone pad. a single piece is provided according to the invention with the system inside each arm and the jaw no longer has a surface in relief and several parts: this simplifies the construction.

Alternatively to a magnetic switch could be chosen a Hall effect sensor to control the steam according to the angle of closure, and no longer according to only two states (closing and opening).

The first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge type hinge 20 and the maximum angle (α) of opening of the two jaws is between 5 ° and 60 °, or even between 10 ° and 20 °, and preferably approximately equal to 15 °.

In addition, the apparatus is still illustrated here is in the open rest position, but it can be in the closed rest position, as shown in the patent EP2145557 incorporated herein by reference and describing a hairdressing apparatus having two jaws each supporting at one end a treatment surface at least one of which comprises a heating element, said jaws being pivotally mounted at the other end around a hinge between a opening position allowing the insertion of the hair between the two treatment surfaces and a closed position for bringing them into contact with the two treatment surfaces, said jaws forming between the treatment surfaces and the articulation two half-handles, characterized in that the apparatus comprises means for returning the half-handles which cause the treatment surfaces to be pressurized. The pivot axis of the two jaws supporting the treatment surfaces can be placed at the end of the jaws (as shown here) or placed approximately in the middle of the jaws to provide a "scissors" type hinge apparatus.

As illustrated in figures 1 and 3 the vaporization means 7 comprise at least one vaporization chamber 7 'and a heating element 8 of the chamber 7'. The heating element may be a PTC thermistor or a ceramic. The chamber or chambers are made of aluminum, may include steam distribution ports 7 ", and be pressed against the heating element 8. The good crushing of the heating element 8 and therefore its optimal operation is done by a blade spring (not illustrated), for example, the temperature sensor 10 may be preferably arranged above the water inlet 21.

The heating means 8 of at least one treatment surface 4,5 comprise a resistor or thermistor in direct or indirect contact with one of the walls of the vaporization chamber 7 '. They can be a CTP or a ceramic. The temperature detection means 10 comprise a thermistor, preferably a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor.

The ion emitting means 11 comprise an ionizer. Such an ion emitter is a conductive tip of electricity or a beam of points: in the manner of the bristles of a brush, which is carried at high voltage by an electronic circuit. The electric field created locally at the end of the tip is greater than the breakdown (or disruptive) field of the air, which causes the ionization of surrounding molecules including oxygen converted to ozone.

As illustrated in figure 2 the apparatus may be provided with a fluid reservoir 19 containing, for example, a cosmetic agent to be filled by an opening 22, this cosmetic being to be deposited at the same time or before / after the heating of the hair. For this purpose fluid occluding means 12 comprise at least one valve, a valve or a valve 12 and can be controlled at the closing and / or opening of the apparatus for passing a cosmetic fluid agent via means of distribution 23 of the fluid.

• La première forme est illustrée en figure 3 : il comprend deux parties principales : la première partie étant un appareil portable 100 comprenant les deux mâchoires (2,3), l'unité de contrôle 13, des moyens de vaporisation 7 (par exemple), les moyens magnétiques de détection 14 et la deuxième partie étant une base déportée 1000 de l'appareil portable comprenant des moyens de réglage de débit de fluide 6 et un réservoir 19 nécessaire pour la formation de la vapeur, au moins un cordon de communication de fluide 21 étant prévu entre la base 100 et l'appareil portable 1000.
• La deuxième forme est illustrée en figures 1 et 2 : la première mâchoire 2 comprend l'unité de contrôle 13, un réservoir 19, des moyens de réglage 6 de débit de fluide, des moyens de vaporisation 7, les moyens magnétiques de détection 14, 18.

The device can take two forms as follows:

• The first form is illustrated in figure 3 it comprises two main parts: the first part being a portable apparatus 100 comprising the two jaws (2,3), the control unit 13, vaporization means 7 (for example), the magnetic detection means 14 and the second part being a remote base 1000 of the portable apparatus comprising fluid flow control means 6 and a reservoir 19 necessary for the formation of steam, at least one fluid communication bead 21 being provided between the base 100 and the portable device 1000.
• The second form is illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 the first jaw 2 comprises the control unit 13, a reservoir 19, fluid flow adjustment means 6, vaporization means 7, the magnetic means of FIG. detection 14, 18.

Description in operation of the invention:

In operation, when the device is turned on, the user grasps the device and applies it to pinch the lock of hair to be treated (it "closes" the device); the position changes from an open position to a closed position; the magnetic detection of the closing takes place (the ILS closes by the action of the magnet), the signal is transmitted to the CPU which, in response to this signal, controls one or more components of the device.

In operation according to one of the examples having vaporization means: when the apparatus is switched on, the heating element begins to heat the surfaces intended to come into contact with the hair, and a separate heating element (or the same heating element) the user begins to grip the device and applies it to pinch the lock of hair to be treated. When the magnetic detection sensor then sends the closing information to the CPU, it releases the water by actuating the pump. The water arrives through the feed pipe and falls into the chamber. The water is transformed into steam and passes through the steam distribution ports to come in contact with the treated lock of hair. In tests, the steam flow rate is between 3 and 4 g / min, rather approximately equal to 3.5 g / min.

All the Figures 1 to 3 illustrate different embodiments without limiting the number of alternatives depending on the selected combinations of the different possible "sets of components" provided according to the invention. Thus the apparatus according to the invention comprises at least one component playing on at least one operating parameter of the apparatus and which can be controlled by the CPU on receipt of the signal representing the opening or closing of the hairdressing apparatus .

The control method of the apparatus according to the invention therefore comprises the following steps: opening or closing the jaws of the apparatus, magnetic detection of the passage in the open position and / or passage in the closed position, transmission of the signal of detection at the control unit, and control, in response to the signal, at least one of the components.

Advantages of the invention:

• avec un fonctionnement sécuritaire,
• avec une commande automatique fiable, au moins un des paramètres de fonctionnement de l'appareil,
• fiable en fonctionnement,
• réalisé de manière simple et économique.
• avec une structure simplifiée, compacte, un design simple et épuré,
• industrialisé pour un faible coût,
• d'une utilisation aisée et pratique,
• solide, robuste en fonctionnement et assurant un bon vieillissement par rapport aux déformations mécaniques par exemple.
• efficace et rapide en fonctionnement.
• étanche en fonctionnement,
• avec un fonctionnement dans les meilleures conditions de placement de la mèche de cheveux,
• permettant un traitement rapide de la chevelure, tout en étant d'une utilisation aisée et pratique,
• présentant moins de frottements,
• pouvant déclencher l'élément un peu avant la fermeture ou l'ouverture complète de l'appareil pour augmenter l'efficacité du traitement,
• n'étant plus tributaire des déformations mécaniques des boitiers pour actionner un composant,
• n'assurant plus d'effort parasite par rapport à l'effort exercé par l'utilisateur à la fermeture ou l'ouverture.

The invention brings many advantages among which to propose a device:

• with safe operation,
• with reliable automatic control, at least one of the operating parameters of the apparatus,
• reliable in operation,
• realized in a simple and economical way.
• with a simplified, compact structure, a simple and uncluttered design,
• industrialized for a low cost,
• easy and convenient use,
• solid, robust in operation and ensuring good aging compared to mechanical deformations for example.
• efficient and fast in operation.
• waterproof in operation,
• with operation in the best conditions of placement of the lock of hair,
• allowing a fast treatment of the hair, while being of an easy and practical use,
• with less friction,
• can trigger the element a little before closing or fully opening the device to increase the effectiveness of treatment,
• no longer dependent on the mechanical deformations of the boxes to actuate a component,
• no longer ensuring parasitic effort compared to the effort exerted by the user to close or open.

Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given by way of example. Modifications are possible, especially from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.

Claims (17)

1. Hairdressing appliance (1) for shaping the hair comprising:

   - first and second jaws (2, 3) arranged opposite each other,

   - a first processing surface (4) carried by the first jaw (2) and a second processing surface (5) carried by the second jaw (3), the surfaces (4, 5) being intended to grip a lock of hair, at least one of the surfaces (4, 5) being intended to be heated,

   - the jaws being connected so as to move from an open position to a closed position,

   - magnetic means (14, 18) for detecting the movement to open position and/or the movement to closed position,

   - a control unit (13) programmed to receive, from the magnetic detection means (14,18), a signal representing a movement, said appliance comprising fluid vaporisation means (7), characterised in that the control unit (13) is programmed to control, in response to said signal, the fluid vaporisation means (7).
2. Appliance according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic detection means (14, 18) are means able to detect only an open position and a closed position.
3. Appliance according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic detection means (14, 18) comprise a magnetic switch (14, 18).
4. Appliance according to claim 3, wherein the magnetic detection means (14, 18) comprise a magnetic reed switch (14) arranged in the first jaw (2), a magnet (18) arranged in the second jaw (3) so that the magnet (18) is active on the switch (14) in only one of the two positions.
5. Appliance according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that when the magnetic means detect the closed position, the control unit orders the heating or increases the heating of the vaporisation means (7).
6. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a tank (19) of fluid in fluidic communication with the vaporisation means (7), means (6) for adjusting the flow of this fluid, and wherein the control unit (13) controls the means (6) for adjusting the flow of this fluid so that, on detection of the signal representing a movement, the fluid flow varies towards the vaporisation means (7).
7. Appliance according to the preceding claim, wherein said means (6) for adjusting the flow of this fluid comprise a pump, preferably a peristaltic pump.
8. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first (4) and second (5) hair processing surfaces are flat or curved or wavy complementary surfaces which, in the closed position of the appliance, substantially correspond with each other in order to smooth, curl or crimp the hair.
9. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (13) is programmed, on movement to the closed position, to actuate a component, and, on movement to the open position, to stop this component.
10. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first jaw (2) and the second jaw (3) are connected by a hinge-type joint (20) and wherein the maximum opening angle (α) of the two jaws is between 5° and 60°, or even between 10° and 20°, and preferably approximately equal to 15°.
11. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vaporisation means (7) comprise at least one vaporisation chamber (7') and a heating element (8) of the chamber (7').
12. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating means (8) of at least one processing surface (4, 5) comprise a resistor or a thermistor in direct or indirect contact with one of the walls of the vaporisation chamber (7').
13. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature detection means (10) comprise a thermistor, preferably a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor.
14. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the appliance comprises ion emitting means (11).
15. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the appliance comprises fluid blocking means (12) which preferably comprise at least one valve, check valve or safety valve.
16. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims comprising two main parts: the first part being a portable appliance (100) comprising two jaws (2, 3), the control unit (13), the vaporisation means (7), the magnetic detection means (14, 18) and the second part being a remote base (1000) of the portable appliance comprising fluid flow adjustment means (6) and a tank (19), at least one fluid communication cord (21) being provided between the base (100) and the portable appliance (1000).
17. Appliance according to one of claims 4 to 15, wherein the first jaw (2) comprises the control unit (13), a tank (19), fluid flow adjustment means (6), vaporisation means (7), magnetic detection means (14, 18).

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