EP3193658A1 - Skin treatment appliance with vibrating elements - Google Patents

Skin treatment appliance with vibrating elements

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EP3193658A1
EP3193658A1 EP15787651.7A EP15787651A EP3193658A1 EP 3193658 A1 EP3193658 A1 EP 3193658A1 EP 15787651 A EP15787651 A EP 15787651A EP 3193658 A1 EP3193658 A1 EP 3193658A1
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Laurent Henin
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • A45D26/0023—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers with rotating clamping elements
    • A45D26/0028—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers with rotating clamping elements with rotating discs or blades
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • A45D26/0061—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers with means for reducing pain during hair removal

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  • the present invention relates to the field of tweezers of the type comprising a rotary cylinder with tongs for tearing unwanted hair from the human body, and more particularly relates to an epilator comprising a massage means producing a pain-relieving effect.
  • a tweezer with pliers generally comprises pliers in the form of blades or discs arranged on a rotating cylinder, the clamps being made to close and open periodically so as to grip and tighten the bristles. near the skin to tear them by the rotation of the cylinder and then to evacuate the torn hairs before starting a new cycle of tearing. Pulling the hair is a very effective method against their regrowth, but it often causes significant pain.
  • Another document EP1782709 in the name of the applicant describes a depilatory device comprising a depilatory head removable and interchangeable with a cutting head.
  • the cutting head comprises a fixed blade and a movable blade, the movable blade being driven in translation by a vibrating element in a direction parallel to the axis of the hair removal roller.
  • the vibrating element is fixed relative to the housing of the apparatus and it is driven by a cam recovering the movement of the electric motor by a gear train, the cam itself being also fixed with respect to the housing.
  • This document discloses a razor adjacent to a painkiller driven by a cam that can directly transmit the movement of the motor in a displacement in translation.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide an epilation apparatus having a reliable painter means, simple construction and lends itself to mass production, for lower manufacturing costs.
  • Another object of the invention is an efficient and ergonomic depilatory device, for tearing the hair always closer to the skin for a better result of hair removal.
  • a housing which encloses an electric motor associated with transmission means
  • a treatment head which is connected to the housing and which comprises:
  • a processing means which is arranged inside the treatment chamber and which is rotated about the axis ⁇ by the transmission means
  • a flap movable in rotation of said axis ⁇ which comprises a bearing heel defining a surface (S) of contact with the skin to be treated.
  • said flap comprises at least one elongate element in the extension of the bearing heel, the longitudinal axis of symmetry ⁇ 'of said element being orthogonal to said axis ⁇ , one (El) of the extremities of the element being connected to said support heel while the opposite end (E2) is intended to make contact with the skin to be treated.
  • Said elongated element is intended to amplify the vibration of the shutter and transmit it to the skin to create stimuli. The user thus perceives less pain due to the treatment (pulling of hair for example) on his skin.
  • the treatment means is an epilation roller comprising a series of clamps opening and closing as the rotation of the roller about the axis ⁇ . So we are in the case of a depilatory device.
  • the treatment head comprises means for defining the angular sectors, around the axis ⁇ , opening and closing of the hair removal roller clamps.
  • the surface (S) of contact is tangential to a cylinder of revolution (C) of the axis ⁇ within which the epilation roller is inscribed.
  • the movable flap is integral with the means for defining the angular sectors so as to ensure a modification of the position of the angular sectors relative to the epilation head according to the orientation of the movable flap.
  • the element has at said opposite end (E2) a curved shape towards the outside of the housing.
  • the length of the element is between 20 mm and 30 mm, preferably 25 mm.
  • the ratio between the width of the treatment window in the direction of the axis ⁇ and the length of the element is between 1 and 1.6.
  • said flap comprises a U-shaped frame surrounding the element to prevent it from breaking during a fall or wear test.
  • the length of the element is between 20mm and 35 mm, preferably 30 mm.
  • the ratio between the width of the treatment window in the direction of the axis ⁇ and the length of the element is between 0.9 and 1.6.
  • the flap comprises a plurality of elements parallel to one another having the same length. This makes it possible to cover a larger area to be treated.
  • the elements are arranged coplanar so that the vibration is better distributed on the skin.
  • the shutter is made of a one-piece plastic part.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric depilation apparatus comprising an epilation head roll according to a first variant of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the apparatus illustrated in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a view of the apparatus while it is being used on the skin
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the electrical depilation apparatus according to a second variant of the invention.
  • a skin and / or hair treatment apparatus in the form of an electric and mechanical hair removal apparatus, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, comprises a hollow housing, generally designated by the reference 1, which consists of two half-shells 2 and 3 monoblocks defining together on the one hand, by their outer surfaces a gripping area of the epilator and, on the other hand, a housing for confinement and maintenance of different functional elements constituting the epilator.
  • the housing 1 encloses an electric motor 4 associated with transmission means 5 of the rotational movement of the output gear of the engine 4.
  • the transmission means 5 comprise a gear train of parallel axes. to the axis of rotation of the motor.
  • the housing 1 is equipped with a treatment head which is an epilation head 10 according to the illustrated example which comprises a hollow body 11 delimiting a treatment chamber 12 inside which is disposed a roller epilation 13 which is flush with a window 14 formed in the hollow body 11.
  • the epilation roller 13 is rotatable on itself about an axis ⁇ and is rotated via the means of
  • the epilation roller 13 comprises at its periphery a series of clamps opening and closing as the rotation of the roller. So that the clamps are open when they begin to flush at the window 14 and close while they are flush again and well before leaving the window.
  • depilatory window 14 the depilating head 10 comprises means 15 for defining the angular sectors of opening 0 and closing F of the clamps.
  • the means 15 for defining the angular sectors 0 and F are, for example, formed by one or more cams associated with adapted cam paths.
  • the embodiment of the clamps as well as the means 15 for defining the angular sectors 0 and F are well known to those skilled in the art and therefore do not require further descriptions here.
  • the hair removal roller 13 is flush with the window 14 provided in the body 11 of the depilating head 10.
  • the window 14 is delimited by, d one side, two longitudinal edges
  • the longitudinal edges here the lower edge 20
  • the upper edge 21 is movable by being formed by a flap 25 rotatable about the axis ⁇ .
  • the movable flap 25 comprises a bearing heel 26 which extends in the extension of the longitudinal edge
  • the heel 26 then defines a surface S of contact with the skin of the area to be depilated.
  • 26 is preferably substantially tangential to a cylinder of revolution C of axis ⁇ within which the epilation roller 13 is inscribed.
  • the movable flap 25 is preferably integral means 15 for defining the angular sectors of opening and closing of the clamps.
  • the means of definition are rotatable about the axis ⁇ and follow the variations of the inclination of the housing or the epilating head relative to the skin of the area to be epilated.
  • the movable flap 25 in contact with the hair removal roller 13 is subjected to a frictional force during the movement of the latter which creates a vertical vibration of the movable flap 25.
  • the direction of rotation of the hair removal roller 13 is configured such that said frictional force tends to return the movable flap 25 to the skin.
  • the movable flap comprises at least one elongated element 6 which is in the illustrated case a longitudinal rod 6 for transmitting and amplifying the vibration of the flap.
  • Said rod 6 is arranged along its axis of symmetry ⁇ 'which is orthogonal to said axis ⁇ .
  • a plurality of identical rods is present on the shutter to cover a larger area to be treated.
  • each rod 6 comprises two ends, one (El) is connected to the heel 26 of support.
  • the opposite end (E2) being free makes it possible to transform the movement of the mobile flap 25 into vibration, which creates a pain sensation on the skin.
  • each rod 6 is of a length of between 20mm and 30mm.
  • each rod 6 may have at said opposite end (E2) a shape 61 which allows a firm contact between the opposite end (E2) and the skin to be dehaired. It can be a curved shape towards the skin.
  • the opposite end (E2) may also include a hook or protrusion to the skin.
  • the movable flap 25 comprises a U-shaped frame 7 connected to the heel 26 of support by its two ends.
  • a series of rods 6 is arranged inside the frame and has a length which is less than that of the first variant, that is to say a length of between 20mm and 35mm.
  • the longitudinal rods 6 are preferably plastic having a degree of flexibility promoting vibration. In order to facilitate the manufacture of the apparatus and to optimize the cost price, the rods 6 come from a molding at the same time as the mobile flap 25 and form with it a one-piece piece.
  • the user places the depilating head 10 against the skin P of the zone to be depilated as shown in FIG. the head applied against the skin P in the direction of the arrow Fl so that the heel 26 is upstream of the window 14 at which the epilation roller 13 is flush with the heel.
  • the heel 26 and its surface S then ensure a slight tensioning of the skin P which helps to lift the hair and promotes their grip and tearing by the clips of the hair removal roller 13 which is in contact with the skin P at the window 14.
  • the flap 25 and the heel 26, which it carries, are movable about the axis of rotation ⁇ , they can follow the slight oscillations of the housing 1, indicated by the arrow F2, induced by the user during the displacement of the hair removal apparatus .
  • the support heel 26 and the epilation roller 13 always remain in contact with the skin P of the zone to be depilated.
  • the rods 6 which are substantially flush with the support heel also remain in contact with the skin to transmit the vibration of the movable flap.
  • the opposite end (E2) subjected to further movement provides stimuli to the skin to reduce the pain due to hair removal.
  • the shape 61 hook or protrusion makes it possible to achieve a pain-killing effect more effectively.
  • the elongated element 6 can also take other forms, for example that of a thin blade allowing greater flexibility and greater vibration amplification.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an appliance for treating the skin and/or hairs comprising: - a housing (1) which contains an electric motor (4) associated with transmission means (5), - a treatment head (10) which is connected to the housing (1) and which comprises: - a hollow body (11) which delimits a treatment chamber (12) that is open at a treatment window (14), - a treatment means (13) which is arranged inside the treatment chamber and which is driven in rotation of axis A by the transmission means (5), - a flap (25) mobile in rotation about said axis A which comprises a bearing shoe (26) defining a surface (S) for contact with the skin that is to be treated, said flap (25) comprising at least one elongate element (6) in the continuation of the bearing shoe (26), the longitudinal axis of symmetry A' of the said element (6) being orthogonal to said axis A, one (E1) of the ends of the element (6) being connected to said bearing shoe (26) while the opposite end (E2) is intended to come into contact with the skin that is to be treated, said flap (25) comprising a plurality of mutually parallel elements (6) all of the same length. Figure 1

Description

APPAREIL DE TRAITEMENT DE LA PEAU A ELEMENTS VIBRANTS  APPARATUS FOR TREATING SKIN WITH VIBRATING ELEMENTS
[01] La présente invention concerne le domaine des appareils à épiler du type comportant un cylindre rotatif à pinces destinées à arracher les poils non désirés du corps humain, et elle concerne plus particulièrement un épilateur comprenant un moyen de massage produisant un effet antidouleur. The present invention relates to the field of tweezers of the type comprising a rotary cylinder with tongs for tearing unwanted hair from the human body, and more particularly relates to an epilator comprising a massage means producing a pain-relieving effect.
[02] Un appareil à épiler à pinces d'arrachage comporte en général des pinces sous forme de lames ou de disques disposés sur un cylindre rotatif, les pinces étant amenées à se fermer et s'ouvrir périodiquement de manière à saisir et serrer les poils à proximité de la peau pour les arracher par la rotation du cylindre et ensuite à évacuer les poils arrachés avant de recommencer un nouveau cycle d'arrachage. L'arrachage des poils s'avère une méthode très efficace contre leur repousse, mais il engendre souvent une douleur non négligeable.  [02] A tweezer with pliers generally comprises pliers in the form of blades or discs arranged on a rotating cylinder, the clamps being made to close and open periodically so as to grip and tighten the bristles. near the skin to tear them by the rotation of the cylinder and then to evacuate the torn hairs before starting a new cycle of tearing. Pulling the hair is a very effective method against their regrowth, but it often causes significant pain.
[03] Une telle fonction antidouleur sur un appareil à épiler a été présentée dans le document EP1294249 au nom de la demanderesse qui décrit un épilateur ayant un élément mobile sous forme de patin ayant une surface substantiellement plane ou convexe ou encore comprenant des protubérances, l'élément mobile ayant un déplacement dans le plan de la peau. Ce document montrait déjà que, lors des tests effectués sur diverses personnes, on a constaté que le fait de masser vigoureusement par frottement une zone sensibilisée par la douleur a pour effet de calmer immédiatement la douleur perçue pendant l'épilation à pinces. [03] Such a pain function on a depilatory device has been presented in EP1294249 in the name of the applicant which describes an epilator having a movable element in the form of a pad having a substantially flat or convex surface or comprising protuberances, movable element having a displacement in the plane of the skin. This document already showed that, in tests on various people, it has been found that vigorously rubbing a pain-sensitized area has the effect of immediately calming the pain perceived during the hair removal process.
[04] Un autre document EP1782709 au nom de la demanderesse décrit un appareil à épiler comportant une tête d'épilation amovible et interchangeable avec une tête de coupe. La tête de coupe comprend une lame fixe et une lame mobile, la lame mobile étant entraînée en translation par un élément vibrant dans une direction parallèle à l'axe du rouleau d'épilation. Selon l'invention, l'élément vibrant est fixe par rapport au boîtier de l'appareil et il est entraîné par une came récupérant le mouvement du moteur électrique par un train d'engrenage, la came étant elle-même aussi fixe par rapport au boîtier. Ce document divulgue un rasoir adjacent à un moyen antidouleur entraîné par une came pouvant transmettre directement le mouvement du moteur en un déplacement en translation. [04] Another document EP1782709 in the name of the applicant describes a depilatory device comprising a depilatory head removable and interchangeable with a cutting head. The cutting head comprises a fixed blade and a movable blade, the movable blade being driven in translation by a vibrating element in a direction parallel to the axis of the hair removal roller. According to the invention, the vibrating element is fixed relative to the housing of the apparatus and it is driven by a cam recovering the movement of the electric motor by a gear train, the cam itself being also fixed with respect to the housing. This document discloses a razor adjacent to a painkiller driven by a cam that can directly transmit the movement of the motor in a displacement in translation.
[05] Ces solutions permettant de produire efficacement un effet massage et antidouleur sur la peau à épiler. Toutefois, elles nécessitent, comme la plupart des appareils d'épilation équipés d'une fonction antidouleur, une structure complexe et un coût de fabrication élevé.  [05] These solutions to effectively produce a massage effect and pain on the skin to be depilated. However, they require, like most hair removal devices equipped with a pain function, a complex structure and a high manufacturing cost.
[06] Le but de l'invention est de remédier aux inconvénients susmentionnés et de proposer un appareil d'épilation ayant un moyen antidouleur fiable, de construction simple et qui se prête à une fabrication en grande série, pour des coûts de fabrication moindres.  [06] The object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide an epilation apparatus having a reliable painter means, simple construction and lends itself to mass production, for lower manufacturing costs.
[07] Un autre but de l'invention est un appareil à épiler efficace et ergonomique, permettant d'arracher les poils toujours au plus près de la peau pour un meilleur résultat d'épilation.  [07] Another object of the invention is an efficient and ergonomic depilatory device, for tearing the hair always closer to the skin for a better result of hair removal.
[08] Ces buts sont atteints avec un appareil de traitement de la peau et/ou des poils comprenant :  [08] These aims are achieved with a skin and / or hair treatment apparatus comprising:
un boîtier qui renferme un moteur électrique associé à des moyens de transmission,  a housing which encloses an electric motor associated with transmission means,
une tête de traitement qui est liée au boîtier et qui comprend :  a treatment head which is connected to the housing and which comprises:
un corps creux qui délimite une chambre de traitement ouverte au niveau d'une fenêtre de traitement,  a hollow body which delimits an open treatment chamber at a treatment window,
un moyen de traitement qui est disposé à l'intérieur de la chambre de traitement et qui est entraîné en rotation d'axe Δ par les moyens de transmission,  a processing means which is arranged inside the treatment chamber and which is rotated about the axis Δ by the transmission means,
Un volet mobile en rotation dudit axe Δ qui comprend un talon d'appui définissant une surface (S) de contact avec la peau à traiter.  A flap movable in rotation of said axis Δ which comprises a bearing heel defining a surface (S) of contact with the skin to be treated.
Selon l'invention, ledit volet comprend au moins un élément allongé dans le prolongement du talon d'appui, l'axe de symétrie longitudinal Δ' dudit élément étant orthogonal audit axe Δ, l'une (El) des extrémités de l'élément étant liée audit talon d'appui tandis que l'extrémité opposée (E2) est destinée à prendre contact avec la peau à traiter. [09] Ledit élément allongé a pout but d'amplifier la vibration du volet et de transmettre celle-ci à la peau pour créer des stimulus. L'utilisateur perçoit ainsi moins de douleur due au traitement (arrachage de poils par exemple) sur sa peau. According to the invention, said flap comprises at least one elongate element in the extension of the bearing heel, the longitudinal axis of symmetry Δ 'of said element being orthogonal to said axis Δ, one (El) of the extremities of the element being connected to said support heel while the opposite end (E2) is intended to make contact with the skin to be treated. [09] Said elongated element is intended to amplify the vibration of the shutter and transmit it to the skin to create stimuli. The user thus perceives less pain due to the treatment (pulling of hair for example) on his skin.
[10] Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le moyen de traitement est un rouleau d'épilation comprenant une série de pinces s'ouvrant et se fermant au fur et à mesure de la rotation du rouleau autour de l'axe Δ. On est donc dans le cas d'un appareil à épiler. [10] According to one embodiment of the invention, the treatment means is an epilation roller comprising a series of clamps opening and closing as the rotation of the roller about the axis Δ . So we are in the case of a depilatory device.
[11] Avantageusement, la tête de traitement comprend des moyens de définition des secteurs angulaires, autour de l'axe Δ, d'ouverture et de fermeture des pinces du rouleau d'épilation.  [11] Advantageously, the treatment head comprises means for defining the angular sectors, around the axis Δ, opening and closing of the hair removal roller clamps.
[12] De surcroît, la surface (S) de contact est tangente à un cylindre de révolution (C) de l'axe Δ à l'intérieur duquel s'inscrit le rouleau d'épilation.  [12] In addition, the surface (S) of contact is tangential to a cylinder of revolution (C) of the axis Δ within which the epilation roller is inscribed.
[13] Avantageusement, le volet mobile est solidaire des moyens de définition des secteurs angulaires de manière à assurer une modification de la position des secteurs angulaires par rapport à la tête d'épilation en fonction de l'orientation du volet mobile.  [13] Advantageously, the movable flap is integral with the means for defining the angular sectors so as to ensure a modification of the position of the angular sectors relative to the epilation head according to the orientation of the movable flap.
[14] Afin d'assurer une bonne transmission de la vibration du volet, l'élément présente à ladite extrémité opposée (E2) une forme courbée vers l'extérieur du boîtier. [14] To ensure a good transmission of the vibration of the flap, the element has at said opposite end (E2) a curved shape towards the outside of the housing.
[15] Toujours dans le cas d'un appareil à épiler et selon une première variante de l'invention, la longueur de l'élément est comprise entre 20 mm et 30 mm, de préférence 25 mm. [15] Still in the case of a depilatory device and according to a first variant of the invention, the length of the element is between 20 mm and 30 mm, preferably 25 mm.
[16] Alternativement, le ratio entre la largeur de la fenêtre de traitement dans la direction de l'axe Δ et la longueur de l'élément est compris entre 1 et 1,6.  [16] Alternatively, the ratio between the width of the treatment window in the direction of the axis Δ and the length of the element is between 1 and 1.6.
[17] Selon une deuxième variante, ledit volet comprend un cadre en forme de U entourant l'élément pour éviter qu'il ne casse lors de test de chute ou d'usage. [17] According to a second variant, said flap comprises a U-shaped frame surrounding the element to prevent it from breaking during a fall or wear test.
[18] Dans cette variante, la longueur de l'élément est comprise entre 20mm et 35 mm, de préférence 30 mm. [18] In this variant, the length of the element is between 20mm and 35 mm, preferably 30 mm.
[19] Alternativement, le ratio entre la largeur de la fenêtre de traitement dans la direction de l'axe Δ et la longueur de l'élément est compris entre 0,9 et 1,6.  [19] Alternatively, the ratio between the width of the treatment window in the direction of the axis Δ and the length of the element is between 0.9 and 1.6.
[20] Afin d'amplifier le stimulus et d'améliorer l'effet antidouleur, le volet comprend une pluralité d'éléments parallèles entre eux ayant la même longueur. Ceci permet de couvrir une plus grande zone à traiter. [21] Avantageusement, les éléments sont agencés de façon coplanaire pour que la vibration soit mieux répartie sur la peau. [20] In order to amplify the stimulus and to improve the pain control effect, the flap comprises a plurality of elements parallel to one another having the same length. This makes it possible to cover a larger area to be treated. [21] Advantageously, the elements are arranged coplanar so that the vibration is better distributed on the skin.
[22] De surcroît, le volet est fait d'une pièce monobloc en plastique.  [22] In addition, the shutter is made of a one-piece plastic part.
[23] L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'étude des modes de réalisation pris à titre nullement limitatif et illustrés par les dessins annexés dans lesquels : [23] The invention will be better understood from the study of the embodiments taken as non-limiting and illustrated by the accompanying drawings in which:
- La figure 1 est une perspective d'un appareil d'épilation électrique comprenant un rouleau de tête d'épilation selon une première variante de l'invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric depilation apparatus comprising an epilation head roll according to a first variant of the invention,
- La figure 2 est une vue de côté de l'appareil illustré à la figure 1, FIG. 2 is a side view of the apparatus illustrated in FIG.
- La figure 3 est une vue de l'appareil pendant son utilisation sur la peau, - La figure 4 est une perspective de l'appareil d'épilation électrique selon une deuxième variante de l'invention.  FIG. 3 is a view of the apparatus while it is being used on the skin, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the electrical depilation apparatus according to a second variant of the invention.
[24] Un appareil de traitement de la peau et/ou des poils, présenté sous forme d'un appareil d'épilation électrique et mécanique, tel qu'illustré aux figures 1 et 2, comprend un boîtier creux, désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 1, qui est constitué de deux demi-coques 2 et 3 monoblocs définissant ensemble d'une part, par leur surfaces extérieures une zone de préhension de l'épilateur et, d'autre part, un boîtier de confinement et de maintien de différents éléments fonctionnels constitutifs de l'épilateur. Ainsi, le boîtier 1 renferme un moteur électrique 4 associé à des moyens de transmission 5 du mouvement de rotation du pignon de sortie du moteur 4. Selon l'exemple illustré, les moyens de transmission 5 comprennent un train d'engrenages d'axes parallèles à l'axe de rotation du moteur. [24] A skin and / or hair treatment apparatus, in the form of an electric and mechanical hair removal apparatus, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, comprises a hollow housing, generally designated by the reference 1, which consists of two half-shells 2 and 3 monoblocks defining together on the one hand, by their outer surfaces a gripping area of the epilator and, on the other hand, a housing for confinement and maintenance of different functional elements constituting the epilator. Thus, the housing 1 encloses an electric motor 4 associated with transmission means 5 of the rotational movement of the output gear of the engine 4. According to the illustrated example, the transmission means 5 comprise a gear train of parallel axes. to the axis of rotation of the motor.
[25] Le boîtier 1 est équipé d'une tête de traitement qui est une tête d'épilation 10 selon l'exemple illustré qui comprend un corps 11 creux délimitant une chambre de traitement 12 à l'intérieur de laquelle est disposé un rouleau d'épilation 13 qui affleure au niveau d'une fenêtre 14 aménagée dans le corps creux 11. Le rouleau d'épilation 13 est mobile en rotation sur lui-même autour d'un axe Δ et se trouve entraîné en rotation via les moyens d'entraînement ou de transmission 5 par le moteur électrique 4. Le rouleau d'épilation 13 comprend au niveau de sa périphérie une série de pinces s'ouvrant et se fermant au fur et à mesure de la rotation du rouleau. Afin que les pinces soient ouvertes au moment où elles commencent à affleurer au niveau de la fenêtre 14 et se ferment alors qu'elles affleurent encore et bien avant de sortir de la fenêtre 14 d'épilation, la tête d'épilation 10 comprend des moyens 15 de définition des secteurs angulaires d'ouverture 0 et de fermeture F des pinces. Les moyens 15 de définition des secteurs angulaires 0 et F sont, par exemple, formés par une ou plusieurs cames associées à des chemins de cames adaptés. Le mode de réalisation des pinces ainsi que celui des moyens 15 de définition des secteurs angulaires 0 et F sont bien connus de l'homme du métier et ne nécessitent donc pas ici de plus amples descriptions. [25] The housing 1 is equipped with a treatment head which is an epilation head 10 according to the illustrated example which comprises a hollow body 11 delimiting a treatment chamber 12 inside which is disposed a roller epilation 13 which is flush with a window 14 formed in the hollow body 11. The epilation roller 13 is rotatable on itself about an axis Δ and is rotated via the means of The epilation roller 13 comprises at its periphery a series of clamps opening and closing as the rotation of the roller. So that the clamps are open when they begin to flush at the window 14 and close while they are flush again and well before leaving the window. depilatory window 14, the depilating head 10 comprises means 15 for defining the angular sectors of opening 0 and closing F of the clamps. The means 15 for defining the angular sectors 0 and F are, for example, formed by one or more cams associated with adapted cam paths. The embodiment of the clamps as well as the means 15 for defining the angular sectors 0 and F are well known to those skilled in the art and therefore do not require further descriptions here.
[26] Comme cela a été dit précédemment, le rouleau d'épilation 13 affleure au niveau de la fenêtre 14 aménagée dans le corps 11 de la tête d'épilation 10. Selon l'exemple illustré la fenêtre 14 est délimitée par, d'une part, deux bords longitudinaux [26] As mentioned above, the hair removal roller 13 is flush with the window 14 provided in the body 11 of the depilating head 10. According to the illustrated example, the window 14 is delimited by, d one side, two longitudinal edges
20 et 21 parallèles entre eux et à l'axe de rotation Δ du rouleau 13 et, d'autre part, deux bords transversaux 22 et 23 qui sont parallèles entre eux et présentent une forme arquée en étant contenus dans des plans perpendiculaires à l'axe de rotation Δ. L'un des bords longitudinaux, ici le bord inférieur 20, est fixe en étant formé soit par un bord fixe de la tête d'épilation 10 soit par un bord fixe du boîtier 1. Selon l'invention, l'autre bord longitudinal, ici le bord supérieur 21, est mobile en étant formé par un volet 25 mobile en rotation autour de l'axe Δ. Le volet 25 mobile comprend un talon 26 d'appui qui s'étend dans le prolongement du bord longitudinal20 and 21 parallel to each other and to the axis of rotation Δ of the roller 13 and, secondly, two transverse edges 22 and 23 which are parallel to each other and have an arcuate shape being contained in planes perpendicular to the rotation axis Δ. One of the longitudinal edges, here the lower edge 20, is fixed by being formed either by a fixed edge of the epilation head 10 or by a fixed edge of the housing 1. According to the invention, the other longitudinal edge, here the upper edge 21 is movable by being formed by a flap 25 rotatable about the axis Δ. The movable flap 25 comprises a bearing heel 26 which extends in the extension of the longitudinal edge
21 mobile à l'opposé de la fenêtre 14 d'épilation. Le talon 26 définit alors une surface S de contact avec la peau de la zone à épiler. La surface de contact S définie par le talon21 mobile opposite the window 14 depilation. The heel 26 then defines a surface S of contact with the skin of the area to be depilated. The contact surface S defined by the heel
26 est, de préférence, sensiblement tangente à un cylindre de révolution C d'axe Δ à l'intérieur duquel s'inscrit le rouleau d'épilation 13. 26 is preferably substantially tangential to a cylinder of revolution C of axis Δ within which the epilation roller 13 is inscribed.
[27] Afin de garantir un arrachage aussi performant que possible des poils de la zone à épiler quelle que soit l'inclinaison du boîtier 1 ou de la tête d'épilation 10 par rapport à la peau P, le volet 25 mobile est de préférence solidaire des moyens 15 de définition des secteurs angulaires d'ouverture et de fermeture des pinces. Ainsi, les moyens 15 de définition se trouvent mobiles en rotation autour de l'axe Δ et suivent les variations de l'inclinaison du boîtier ou de la tête d'épilation par rapport à la peau de la zone à épiler. Le volet 25 mobile étant en contact avec le rouleau d'épilation 13 est soumis à un effort de frottement lors du mouvement de ce dernier ce qui crée une vibration verticale du volet 25 mobile. Le sens de rotation du rouleau d'épilation 13 est configuré de telle sorte que ledit effort de frottement a tendance à ramener le volet 25 mobile vers la peau. [27] In order to ensure that the hairs of the area to be dehaired are removed as effectively as possible regardless of the inclination of the casing 1 or of the depilating head 10 with respect to the skin P, the movable flap 25 is preferably integral means 15 for defining the angular sectors of opening and closing of the clamps. Thus, the means of definition are rotatable about the axis Δ and follow the variations of the inclination of the housing or the epilating head relative to the skin of the area to be epilated. The movable flap 25 in contact with the hair removal roller 13 is subjected to a frictional force during the movement of the latter which creates a vertical vibration of the movable flap 25. The direction of rotation of the hair removal roller 13 is configured such that said frictional force tends to return the movable flap 25 to the skin.
[28] Afin d'apporter un effet antidouleur pendant l'épilation, le volet mobile comprend au moins un élément 6 allongé qui est dans le cas illustré une tige 6 longitudinale permettant de transmettre et d'amplifier la vibration du volet. Ladite tige 6 est agencée selon son axe de symétrie Δ' qui est orthogonal audit axe Δ. Selon les exemples illustrés, une pluralité de tiges identiques est présente sur le volet pour couvrir une plus grande zone à traiter.  [28] In order to provide a pain-relieving effect during depilation, the movable flap comprises at least one elongated element 6 which is in the illustrated case a longitudinal rod 6 for transmitting and amplifying the vibration of the flap. Said rod 6 is arranged along its axis of symmetry Δ 'which is orthogonal to said axis Δ. According to the illustrated examples, a plurality of identical rods is present on the shutter to cover a larger area to be treated.
[29] Selon une première variante présentée aux figures 1 à 3, chaque tige 6 comprend deux extrémités dont l'une (El) est reliée au talon 26 d'appui. L'extrémité opposée (E2) étant libre permet de transformer le mouvement du volet 25 mobile en vibration ce qui crée une sensation antidouleur sur la peau. Dans le but d'amplifier la vibration tout en gardant un encombrement raisonnable de l'appareil, chaque tige 6 est d'une longueur comprise entre 20mm et 30mm. Comme visible à la figure 2, chaque tige 6 peut présenter à ladite extrémité opposée (E2) une forme 61 qui permet un contact ferme entre l'extrémité opposée (E2) et la peau à épiler. Il peut s'agir d'une forme courbée vers la peau. L'extrémité opposée (E2) peut également comporter un crochet ou une protubérance vers la peau.  [29] According to a first variant shown in Figures 1 to 3, each rod 6 comprises two ends, one (El) is connected to the heel 26 of support. The opposite end (E2) being free makes it possible to transform the movement of the mobile flap 25 into vibration, which creates a pain sensation on the skin. In order to amplify the vibration while keeping a reasonable size of the device, each rod 6 is of a length of between 20mm and 30mm. As shown in Figure 2, each rod 6 may have at said opposite end (E2) a shape 61 which allows a firm contact between the opposite end (E2) and the skin to be dehaired. It can be a curved shape towards the skin. The opposite end (E2) may also include a hook or protrusion to the skin.
[30] Selon une deuxième variante de l'invention qui est illustrée à la figure 4, le volet 25 mobile comprend un cadre 7 en forme de U relié au talon 26 d'appui par ses deux extrémités. Une série de tiges 6 est agencée à l'intérieur du cadre et présente une longueur qui est moindre que celle de la première variante, c'est-à-dire une longueur comprise entre 20mm et 35mm.  [30] According to a second variant of the invention which is illustrated in Figure 4, the movable flap 25 comprises a U-shaped frame 7 connected to the heel 26 of support by its two ends. A series of rods 6 is arranged inside the frame and has a length which is less than that of the first variant, that is to say a length of between 20mm and 35mm.
[31] Les tiges 6 longitudinales sont de préférence en plastique possédant un certain degré de souplesse favorisant la vibration. Afin de faciliter la fabrication de l'appareil et d'optimiser le coût de revient, les tiges 6 sont issues d'un moulage en même temps que le volet 25 mobile et forment avec celui-ci une pièce monobloc.  [31] The longitudinal rods 6 are preferably plastic having a degree of flexibility promoting vibration. In order to facilitate the manufacture of the apparatus and to optimize the cost price, the rods 6 come from a molding at the same time as the mobile flap 25 and form with it a one-piece piece.
[32] L'appareil d'épilation ainsi constitué est mis en œuvre de la manière suivante. [32] The depilatory device thus constituted is implemented in the following manner.
Tel qu'illustré à la figure 3, après la mise en marche du moteur électrique 4, l'utilisateur vient placer la tête d'épilation 10 contre la peau P de la zone à épiler comme le montre la figure 3. L'utilisateur déplace la tête appliquée contre la peau P dans le sens de la flèche Fl de sorte que le talon 26 se trouve en amont de la fenêtre 14 au niveau de laquelle affleure le rouleau d'épilation 13. Le talon 26 et sa surface S assurent alors une légère mise en tension de la peau P ce qui contribue à relever les poils et favorise leur préhension et leur arrachage par les pinces du rouleau d'épilation 13 qui se trouve en contact avec la peau P au niveau de la fenêtre 14. Dans la mesure où le volet 25 et le talon 26, qu'il porte, sont mobiles autour de l'axe de rotation Δ, ils peuvent suivre les légères oscillations du boîtier 1, indiquées par la flèche F2, induites par l'utilisateur au cours du déplacement de l'appareil d'épilation. Ainsi, le talon 26 d'appui et le rouleau d'épilation 13 restent toujours au contact de la peau P de la zone à épiler. Les tiges 6 qui sont sensiblement affleurantes au talon d'appui restent également en contact avec la peau pour transmettre la vibration du volet 25 mobile. L'extrémité opposée (E2) soumise à un plus ample mouvement permet d'apporter des stimuli à la peau afin d'atténuer la douleur due à l'épilation. La forme 61 en crochet ou en protubérance permet d'atteindre un effet antidouleur de façon plus efficace. As illustrated in FIG. 3, after the electric motor 4 is turned on, the user places the depilating head 10 against the skin P of the zone to be depilated as shown in FIG. the head applied against the skin P in the direction of the arrow Fl so that the heel 26 is upstream of the window 14 at which the epilation roller 13 is flush with the heel. The heel 26 and its surface S then ensure a slight tensioning of the skin P which helps to lift the hair and promotes their grip and tearing by the clips of the hair removal roller 13 which is in contact with the skin P at the window 14. As far as the flap 25 and the heel 26, which it carries, are movable about the axis of rotation Δ, they can follow the slight oscillations of the housing 1, indicated by the arrow F2, induced by the user during the displacement of the hair removal apparatus . Thus, the support heel 26 and the epilation roller 13 always remain in contact with the skin P of the zone to be depilated. The rods 6 which are substantially flush with the support heel also remain in contact with the skin to transmit the vibration of the movable flap. The opposite end (E2) subjected to further movement provides stimuli to the skin to reduce the pain due to hair removal. The shape 61 hook or protrusion makes it possible to achieve a pain-killing effect more effectively.
[33] L'élément 6 allongé peut également prendre d'autres formes, par exemple celle d'une lame fine permettant une meilleure souplesse et une amplification de vibration plus importante. [33] The elongated element 6 can also take other forms, for example that of a thin blade allowing greater flexibility and greater vibration amplification.
[34] Bien entendu, diverses autres modifications peuvent être apportées à l'invention dans le cadre des revendications annexées.  [34] Of course, various other modifications may be made to the invention within the scope of the appended claims.

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B.1486modifié_ext REVENDICATIONS B.1486modified_ext CLAIMS
1. Appareil de traitement de la peau et/ou des poils comprenant : Apparatus for treating the skin and / or hair comprising:
- un boîtier (1) qui renferme un moteur électrique (4) associé à des moyens de transmission (5),  a housing (1) which encloses an electric motor (4) associated with transmission means (5),
- une tête de traitement (10) qui est liée au boîtier (1) et qui comprend :  a treatment head (10) which is connected to the housing (1) and which comprises:
un corps creux (11) qui délimite une chambre de traitement (12) ouverte au niveau d'une fenêtre (14) de traitement,  a hollow body (11) which delimits a treatment chamber (12) open at a treatment window (14),
un moyen de traitement (13) qui est disposé à l'intérieur de la chambre de traitement et qui est entraîné en rotation d'axe Δ par les moyens de transmission (5),  a processing means (13) which is arranged inside the processing chamber and which is rotated about the axis Δ by the transmission means (5),
un volet (25) mobile en rotation dudit axe Δ qui comprend un talon (26) d'appui définissant une surface (S) de contact avec la peau à traiter,  a flap (25) movable in rotation of said axis Δ which comprises a bearing heel (26) defining a surface (S) for contact with the skin to be treated,
ledit volet (25) comprenant au moins un élément (6) allongé dans le prolongement du talon (26) d'appui, l'axe de symétrie longitudinal Δ' dudit élément (6) étant orthogonal audit axe Δ, l'une (El) des extrémités de l'élément (6) étant liée audit talon (26) d'appui tandis que l'extrémité opposée (E2) est destinée à prendre contact avec la peau à traiter,  said flap (25) comprising at least one element (6) elongated in the extension of the support heel (26), the longitudinal axis of symmetry Δ 'of said element (6) being orthogonal to said axis Δ, one (El ) the ends of the element (6) being bonded to said bearing heel (26) while the opposite end (E2) is intended to make contact with the skin to be treated,
caractérisé en ce que le volet (25) comprend une pluralité d'éléments (6) parallèles entre eux ayant la même longueur.  characterized in that the flap (25) comprises a plurality of elements (6) parallel to each other having the same length.
2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de traitement (13) est un rouleau (13) d'épilation comprenant une série de pinces s'ouvrant et se fermant au fur et à mesure de la rotation du rouleau (13) autour de l'axe Δ. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the treatment means (13) is a hair removal roller (13) comprising a series of tongs opening and closing as the roller rotates ( 13) around the axis Δ.
3. Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la tête de traitement (10) comprend des moyens (15) de définition des secteurs angulaires, autour de l'axe Δ, d'ouverture et de fermeture des pinces du rouleau (13) d'épilation. 3. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the treatment head (10) comprises means (15) for defining the angular sectors around the axis Δ, opening and closing of the roll clamps (13). ) hair removal.
4. Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la surface (S) de contact est tangente à un cylindre de révolution (C) de l'axe Δ à l'intérieur duquel s'inscrit le rouleau (13) d'épilation. 4. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the surface (S) of contact is tangent to a cylinder of revolution (C) of the axis Δ within which the roller (13) depilation .
5. Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le volet (25) mobile est solidaire des moyens (15) de définition des secteurs angulaires de manière à assurer une modification de la position des secteurs angulaires par rapport à la tête d'épilation en fonction de l'orientation du volet (25) mobile. 5. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the movable flap (25) is integral with the means (15) for defining the angular sectors so as to ensure a modification of the position of the angular sectors relative to the hair removal head. depending on the orientation of the flap (25) movable.
6. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément (6) présente à ladite extrémité opposée (E2) une forme (61) courbée vers l'extérieur du boîtier. 6. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the element (6) has at said opposite end (E2) a shape (61) curved outwardly of the housing.
7. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la longueur de l'élément (6) est comprise entre 20mm et 30mm, de préférence 25 mm. 7. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the element (6) is between 20mm and 30mm, preferably 25 mm.
8. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le ratio entre la largeur de la fenêtre (14) de traitement dans la direction de l'axe Δ et la longueur de l'élément (6) est compris entre 1 et 1,6. 8. Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the ratio between the width of the window (14) of treatment in the direction of the axis Δ and the length of the element (6) is included between 1 and 1.6.
9. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit volet (25) comprend un cadre en forme de U entourant l'élément (6). 9. Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said flap (25) comprises a U-shaped frame surrounding the element (6).
10. Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la longueur de l'élément (6) est comprise entre 20mm et 35mm, de préférence 30 mm. 10. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the length of the element (6) is between 20mm and 35mm, preferably 30 mm.
11. Appareil selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que le ratio entre la largeur de la fenêtre (14) de traitement dans la direction de l'axe Δ et la longueur de l'élément (6) est compris entre 0,9 et 1,6. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the ratio between the width of the processing window (14) in the direction of the Δ axis and the length of the element (6) is between 0.9 and 1.6.
12. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les éléments (6) sont agencées de façon coplanaire. 12. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elements (6) are arranged coplanarly.
13. Appareil selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le volet (25) est fait d'une pièce monobloc en plastique. 13. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap (25) is made of a one-piece plastic part.
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