EP3025610B2 - 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 hair, in particular straightening, curling or crimping a person's hair 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 appliances are traditionally known for straightening or curling, the surfaces of which pinch the hair are flat or curved and are heated or heated.

Appliances of the straightening or curling pliers type generally comprise two pivoting jaws each comprising one end supporting a treatment surface, at least one of the treatment surfaces being heated, the other being provided to bring the hair into contact with the first , in particular by passing from an open position of the jaws allowing the insertion of the hair to a closed position for bringing them into contact with the heating part.

The other end of the jaws forms two half-handles acting as a gripping zone and making it possible to pass from the open position to the closed position. The passage is done manually by pressing the two articulated half-handles of the device towards each other to bring the treatment surfaces into contact with the hair. A strand of hair is straightened by moving the device along this strand, from the root to the tip. Curling a lock of hair is done by at least partially wrapping the lock around the treatment surface(s) and applying heat to set the curl primarily statically.

It is possible, to improve the shaping of the hair, to additionally use steam projected on the hair, and/or an application of a cosmetic, and/or an emission of ions...

It is known from the document WO2009065024 a steam straightener device with two arms connected in a pivoting manner at the level of a hinge, passing from an open position to a closed position on the hair, provided with a variable steam output control formed by a bulb actuated mechanically by the user when he closes the straightener. When the straightener is closed, a valve actuating element on the lower handle part contacts the rubber bulb located on the upper handle part, and compresses the bulb to squeeze air through a tube and to through an air intake port on the tank, holding a flexible check valve in the open position, which allows air to enter inside the tank. An adjustment lever allows mechanical adjustment of the actuating element to different heights ranging from a low height, to an intermediate height and to a maximum height. The control is mechanical and operates by closing and by contact from one arm to the other.

It is also known from the document US2005061352 a steam straightener with two arms mounted on a hinge passing from an open position to a closed position, and the opening/closing of the steam circuit of which 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 from one arm to the other.

EP2198736 describes a straightener with a dynamic temperature variation program which can be triggered when the jaws are closed, activating a detector connected to the electronic control unit with an end of session corresponding to the opening of the jaws determined by this detector, which can be mechanical or magnetic

A known device is a hair-straightening device of the hair straightener type which comprises two jaws connected by a hinge-type articulation and each carrying a straightening plate heating element, and elements for determining the closed position of the device which are a switch having a protrusion 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 drawbacks. They are fragile because they involve several components including these flexible components which will be stressed each time they are closed; they are expensive; they may not fire if the section of hair treated is too thick or too irregular, they are subject to problems with the sealing of the actuating mechanism which includes several parts and which requires seals to remedy possible leaks of fluid.

Disclosure of the invention:

The object of the present invention is to remedy at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a hair treatment device capable of controlling automatically, and in a reliable manner, at least one of the operating parameters of the device.

Another object of the invention is a device for treating hair with steam which is solid, robust in operation and ensures good aging with respect to mechanical deformations for example.

Another object of the invention is an apparatus for treating hair with steam which is effective and quick in operation.

Another object of the invention is an appliance for treating hair with steam and/or with fluid distribution which is sealed in operation.

Another object of the invention is an apparatus for steam hair treatment that ensures operation in the best conditions of placement of the hair strand.

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

Another object of the invention is a device for treating hair with steam which is of simple and uncluttered design.

These objects are achieved with a hairdressing appliance according to claim 1. This allows reliable automatic control of at least one of the components. This allows the electrical contact necessary to detect a change of position to be made magnetically and no longer mechanically. 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 mentioned and belonging to hairdressing appliances to be considered by those skilled in the art. The order 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 only two items of information without giving information of an intermediate position between that of closing and that of opening.

According to the invention, the magnetic detection means comprise a magnetic switch. More particularly, still according to the invention, the magnetic detection means comprise a reed 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 ILS- is also inexpensive, compact, and can simply be connected in series between the 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 adjusting the flow rate of this fluid and the control unit controls the means for adjusting the flow rate of this fluid from so that upon detection of the signal representing a passage, the flow rate of fluid varies towards the vaporization means. This makes it possible to propose a steam hairdressing device with a supply of fluid into the vaporization chamber controlled when the device is closed.

According to the invention, said means for adjusting the flow rate of this fluid can comprise a pump, preferably a peristaltic pump. This allows the desired fluid to be automatically delivered to the hair or into a vaporization chamber.

According to the invention, the first and the second hair treatment surface can be substantially flat or curved or wavy complementary surfaces which, in the closed position of the device, come substantially into correspondence to straighten, curl or crimp the hair. The processing device is then respectively a straightener, a looper, an embosser.

According to the invention, the control unit can be programmed to control, on passage into the closed position, the actuation of a component, and to control, on passage into the open position, the stopping of this component. This makes it possible to automatically control the component(s) only when the device is in the closed position.

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

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

According to the invention, the means for heating at least one treatment surface may comprise a resistor or a thermistor (PTC, etc.) 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 heat conduction for example, with direct or indirect contact. The thermistor is used 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 is used to regulate the heating.

According to the invention, the apparatus may comprise means for emitting ions. This makes it possible to control the sending of ions to the hair in order to reduce the static electricity thereof.

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

According to the invention, the first jaw may comprise the control unit, a reservoir, fluid flow adjustment means, vaporization means, magnetic detection means (14, 18). This ensures a relatively compact processing 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,
• La figure 2 illustre une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un appareil selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'appareil,
• 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.

The invention will be better understood on studying the embodiments taken in no way limiting and illustrated here:

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

Detailed description of embodiments of the invention:

As illustrated in figure 1, 2 , 3 and 4 whose numerical references correspond, the invention relates to a hairdressing appliance 1 for shaping the hair comprising a first and a second jaw 2, 3 arranged facing each other, 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 grip a lock of hair, the jaws being connected according to a pivoting movement so as to pass from an open position to a closed position, a set of components comprising at least one of the following means: fluid flow adjustment 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-type fluid occlusion means to be dispensed, a control unit (or electronic card 13) for controlling at least one of the 'together of components. The apparatus comprises magnetic means 14, 18 for detecting passage into the open position and/or passage into the closed position and the control unit is programmed to receive from the magnetic detection means 14, 18 a signal representing a passage and for controlling, 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 else 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 can be a means capable of detecting only an open position and a closed position; they include a flexible blade magnetic 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.

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

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

As illustrated in picture 3 and 4 whose numerical references correspond, the invention relates to an apparatus 1 intended for shaping with the hair comprising a base 1000 comprising a main reservoir of fluid 19, a portable unit 100 comprising means for vaporizing the fluid 7, means for distribution of steam 7', 7" intended for the hair, a cord 21 comprising at least one pipe intended for the passage of fluid and arranged between the main fluid reservoir 19 and the vaporization means 7, the portable unit 100 comprises only or at least a first treatment surface 4 intended to come into contact with the hair and the fluid vaporization means 7 are exclusively provided in the portable unit 100. The base is said to be "remote" from the portable unit, and can be placed The base comprises a base 1001 to receive the portable device or handpiece 100 when it is not in use, and comprises a cover 2030 having a fixed part 2031 and a pivoting movable part 2032 to insert the fluid, the lid can be completely 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 is changing color because it is no longer operative. 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 device 100.

The first 4 and the second 5 hair treatment surfaces are complementary flat surfaces of a hair straightener (as illustrated) or curves of a curling machine or wavy of a crimping machine. A curling device as for example described in the patent EP0619087 or EP2152114 both cited as examples. A curling device 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 device 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, on passage to the closed position, the operation or actuation of a component, and to control, on passage to the open position, the shutdown of this component, or vice versa. An electric circuit comprises in series the ILS 14 which, depending on the position of the device, sends the signal corresponding to the closing or the opening to the CPU. A Reed Switch (ILS or "reed switch)" is a switch that makes or breaks an electrical connection depending on whether or not a magnetic field is present. It generally consists of a protective glass bulb containing a non-oxidizing atmosphere (without oxygen or water vapour) and two flexible contacts. These contacts are magnetizable and elastic, based on soft iron for example. In the presence of a magnetic field, the contacts become magnetized by influence, and are attracted to each other. They come closer and touch, establishing the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts separates them, cutting off the current. This ILS can be arranged at different locations depending on the chosen angle corresponding to the change of position. Thus the ILS and the magnet are placed rather in the middle of each jaw of the apparatus as illustrated here and in order to produce information of closure early in the movement towards the closure of 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 wick placed between the two jaws is too thick then the angle of closure is so great that the closed position will not be detected and the straightener will therefore not trigger the actuation of one of the elements (for example formation or delivery steam). The user seeing that the actuation is not triggered will think of reducing the thickness of the wick. This guarantees that each wick undergoing an action (steam for example) in the closed position will be treated in the best conditions (chosen during manufacture by the fixed angle of closure).

An improved mode would be to propose the ILS arranged in a mobile manner by actuation by the user who would thus choose the preferred position for detecting closure and controlling 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 dispense with case parts with an orifice 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 with several pieces: this simplifies the construction.

The first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge type joint 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 device is always shown here is in the open rest position, but it can be in the closed rest position, as shown in the patent EP2145557 incorporated here by way of reference and describing a hairdressing device comprising 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 an articulation between a open 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, the 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 be placed approximately in the middle of the jaws to provide a "scissor" type joint appliance.

As illustrated in figure 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 can be a PTC thermistor or a ceramic. The chamber or chambers are made of aluminum, may include 7" steam distribution orifices, and be pressed against the heating element 8. The correct crushing of the heating element 8 and therefore its optimal functioning is done by a blade spring (not shown) for example.The temperature sensor 10 can preferably be arranged above the water inlet 21.

The heating means 8 of at least one treatment surface 4.5 comprise a resistor or a 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 emission means 11 comprise an ionizer. Such an ion emitter is an electrically conductive tip or a bundle of tips: like the bristles of a paintbrush, which is brought to 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 the surrounding molecules, in particular the oxygen transformed into ozone.

As illustrated in picture 2 , the device can be provided with a fluid reservoir 19 containing for example a cosmetic agent to be filled through an opening 22, this cosmetic being to be deposited at the same time or before/after the heating of the hair. For this, fluid occlusion means 12 comprise at least one valve, a valve or a valve 12 and can be controlled to close and/or open the device to let a cosmetic fluid agent pass 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 picture 3 : it comprises two main parts: the first part being a portable device 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 device comprising fluid flow adjustment means 6 and a reservoir 19 necessary for the formation of the vapor, at least one fluid communication cord 21 being provided between the base 100 and the handheld 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, magnetic detection means 14, 18.

Description in operation of the invention:

In operation, when the device is on, the user grasps the device and applies it to pinch the lock of hair to be treated (he “closes” the device); the position changes from an open position to a closed position; magnetic detection of closure 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 appliance 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) begins to heat the vaporization means 7. The user takes 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 the actuation of the pump. The water comes through the inlet pipe and falls into the chamber. The water is transformed into steam and passes through the steam distribution holes to come into contact with the treated lock of hair. In tests, the steam flow observed is between 3 and 4g/min, rather approximately equal to 3.5g/min.

All the figures 1 to 3 illustrate different embodiments without limiting the number of alternatives depending on the chosen combinations of the different possible “sets of components” provided according to the invention. Thus the device according to the invention comprises at least one component acting on at least one operating parameter of the device and which can be controlled by the CPU upon receipt of the signal representing the opening or closing of the hairdressing device. .

The device control method according to the invention therefore comprises the following steps: opening or closing of the jaws of the device, magnetic detection of passage into the open position and/or passage into the closed position, transmission of the detection at the control unit, and control, in response to the signal, of 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 device,
• reliable in operation,
• made in a simple and economical way.
• with a simplified, compact structure, a simple and refined design,
• industrialized for a low cost,
• easy and practical to use,
• solid, robust in operation and ensuring good aging in relation 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 rapid treatment of the hair, while being easy and practical to use,
• with less friction,
• being able to trigger the element a little before the closing or the complete opening of the device to increase the effectiveness of the treatment,
• no longer dependent on the mechanical deformations of the boxes to actuate a component,
• no longer ensuring parasitic force with respect to the force exerted by the user when closing or opening.

Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention defined by the appended claims.

Claims (14)

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 comprising a magnetic switch (14, 18),

   - 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), the control unit (13) being programmed to control, in response to said signal, the fluid vaporisation means (7), the control unit orders the heating or increases the heating of the vaporisation means (7) when the magnetic means detect the closed position, 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, the magnetic reed switch (14) and the magnet (18) being positioned in the middle of each jaw of the appliance.
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 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).
4. Appliance according to the preceding claim, wherein said means (6) for adjusting the flow of this fluid comprise a pump, preferably a peristaltic pump.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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°.
8. 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').
9. 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').
10. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature detection means (10) comprise a thermistor, preferably a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor.
11. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the appliance comprises ion emitting means (11).
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, 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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