EP3262970B1 - Hairdressing appliance with peristaltic pump - Google Patents

Description

Technical field of the invention

The present invention relates to a hairdressing appliance using steam and intended for shaping by contact with the hair, in particular intended for straightening, curling or crimping the hair of a person.

State of the prior art:

Two types of hairdressing devices are traditionally known for straightening or curling or embossing, the surfaces of which pinching the hair are flat or curved or uneven and are heated or heated.

Devices of the straightening or curling or crimping 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 switch from the open position to that of closed. 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. The straightening of a lock of hair is carried out by moving the device along this lock, from the root to the tip. Curling a strand of hair is accomplished by at least partially wrapping the strand around the treatment surface (s) and applying heat to secure the curl primarily statically.

In order to improve the shaping of the hair, provision is made in such devices to additionally use steam projected onto the hair.

US3702616 describes a hairdressing device with an internal reservoir and a means vaporization of the fluid contained in the reservoir. This reservoir can be associated with a pump controlled by manual actuation of the user who thus chooses his application of steam.

WO2004002262 describes a steam curling iron with an internal reservoir for storing the water to be vaporized, this reservoir is in contact with a flat porous element bringing the liquid from the reservoir into contact with the heating block to be sprayed and with a vapor path to outlet orifices placed at the level of the iron processing plate. The reservoir is in the device and the porous element aims to obtain a constant flow of steam. However, this device has the drawback that the flow of steam cannot be stopped, unless there is no longer any liquid in the tank.

WO2007141276 describes a hair iron with a deported steam generator in a base. Steam is produced only in the steam generator base, and supplied via a bead to the perforated part of the styling appliance.

US20090183382 describes a hairdressing appliance of another type because it is an external unit hair dryer capable of delivering hot air and / or steam and / or mist. A basic unit consists of a water tank and a pump, this unit is connected via a cord to the portable hair dryer where steam can be created there by a heating element. The pump and blower are controlled so that the hair dryer emits a combination of steam / mist / hot air. However, this device is not intended to form the hair via at least one treatment surface intended to be in contact with the hair, and appears very voluminous.

Consequently, no device for shaping by contact with the hair using steam does not include compact, robust, automatic, simple in design, safe, capable of operating in hot environments, and capable of ensuring a continuous or even constant flow of steam. .

FR2921804 describes a hair iron with a steam generator. The steam is controlled in particular by the use of an electric pump to convey the water to the vaporization chamber

Disclosure of the invention:

The aim of the present invention is to remedy at least in part the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide an appliance for shaping by contact with the hair using steam and comprising compact, automatic means, and capable of ensuring a continuous flow of steam. .

Another object of the invention is a shaping device by contact with the steamed hair capable of controlling and reliably, at least one of the operating parameters of the steam.

Another object of the invention is an appliance for shaping by contact with the steamed hair capable of ensuring a constant flow of steam.

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

Another object of the invention is a shaping apparatus by contact with the steamed hair which is effective and / or rapid in operation.

Another object of the invention is an appliance for shaping by contact with the hair by steam and / or with fluid distribution which is leaktight in operation.

Another object of the invention is a shaping apparatus by contact with the steamed hair which ensures operation in any position of the apparatus.

Another object of the invention is an appliance for shaping by contact with the steamed hair which allows easy and practical use.

Another object of the invention is a shaping apparatus by contact with the steamed hair which is simple in design and inexpensive in design.

Another object of the invention is a device for shaping by contact with the steamed hair which is safe and which can operate in hot environments.

These goals are achieved with a steam styling appliance 1 intended for shaping the hair comprising a first treatment surface 4 intended to come into contact with the hair, fluid flow rate adjustment means 6, vaporization means. of the fluid 7, means for distributing the steam (7 ', 7 ") intended for the hair, a control unit 13 for controlling at least the means for adjusting the flow rate of fluid 6, the means for adjusting the flow rate of fluid comprising a peristaltic pump 6 providing a relatively constant flow rate of between 1 and 5 mL / min. The novel use of a peristaltic pump makes it possible to obtain a compact, waterproof device, effective in priming, of high endurance, for a sufficiently high flow rate. low, a constant possible flow, insensitive to positioning in space according to the user's gestures, simple, and providing great security.

According to the invention, the peristaltic pump 6 can comprise at least one fluid pipe (62) and a clamping member 61 of the pipe. This makes it possible to obtain a fluid flow which is best controlled.

According to the invention, the peristaltic pump 6 can comprise a single clamping member 61 preferably arranged with a fluid pipe 62 forming a complete loop. Such an arrangement makes it possible to place a fluid reservoir in fluid communication and the vaporization means and the fluid pipe form a complete loop make it possible to make the pump more compact.

According to a first alternative of the invention, the peristaltic pump may be a monogallet pump 65. This monogallet has a restricted bearing zone which places relatively little stress on the pump motor. The reduction in the friction torque is lower and therefore the engine consumption is lower. This makes it possible to choose a less bulky motor. Such a peristaltic pump may alternatively have two or three rollers. Each roller can be mounted on a spring arranged radially to ensure even more tightness when the pump is at rest and to reduce aging of the pipe.

According to a second alternative of the invention, the peristaltic pump can be a pump with an eccentric 66. This eccentric has the advantage of slightly squeezing the pipe, and makes it possible to increase the life of the pipe or to choose a pipe whose material is relatively flexible.

According to the invention, the apparatus may comprise a first and a second jaw 2, 3 arranged opposite one another, the first treatment surface 4 being carried by the first jaw 2, a second treatment surface 5 carried by the second jaw 3, the jaws being connected so as to pass from an open position to a closed position so that the surfaces (4,5) pinch a lock of hair. The device obtained makes it possible to pinch the hair and spray steam towards the hair.

According to the invention, the apparatus can comprise heating means (8,9) of at least one treatment surface (4,5). The device obtained makes it possible to pinch the hair with heat and to vaporize the steam towards the hair. This makes it possible to produce a heated or hot treatment surface by heat conduction, for example, with direct or indirect contact.

According to the invention, the device can comprise two parts: the first part being a portable device 100 comprising the two jaws 2, 3, the control unit 13, vaporization means 7, and the second part being a remote base 1000 of the portable device 100 which may include the pump peristaltic 6 and a fluid reservoir 19, at least one fluid communication cord 21 being provided between the base 1000 and the portable apparatus 100. This increases the vaporization capacity and ensures a relatively light and handy treatment apparatus. In addition, the pump will not be subjected to a high temperature because it is far from the heat source, that is to say from the vaporization means: the motor driving the pump will not be substantially subjected to a high temperature and the pump tube will not lose elasticity.

More particularly according to the invention, the remote base 1000 can comprise an elbow pipe at the outlet of the pump ensuring the placing of fluid in communication with the portable device. The effect of the elbow is to compact the device while maintaining a good seal.

Alternatively to the device in two main parts, according to the invention, the device can be composed of a single part: the first jaw 2 comprises the control unit 13, a fluid reservoir 19, the peristaltic pump 6, means for vaporizing the fluid 7 and the means for distributing the vapor 7 ', 7 ". This guarantees a relatively compact treatment apparatus.

According to the invention, the apparatus can include detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or of the passage in the closed position and the control unit can be programmed to receive from the detection means 14 , 18 a signal and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump 6. This allows reliable automatic control of at least one of the components. Thus, for example, the steam will never be extracted when the device is in the open position. The detection means may be means capable of detecting only an open position and a closed position. This simplifies the use of two items of information only without giving information of an intermediate position between that of closed and that of open.

According to the invention, the detection means 14,18 of the passage in position opening and / or passage in the closed position may be magnetic detection means 14, 18. This allows the contact necessary to detect a change of position to be made magnetically and not mechanically. This reduces the efforts required by the user because the mechanical contact is no longer necessary to detect the change of position. Detection is also done without risk of leakage. The magnetic detection means (14, 18) may include a magnetic switch. More particularly, still according to the invention, the magnetic detection means can comprise a flexible reed magnetic switch (ILS) arranged in the first jaw (2), a magnet arranged in the second jaw 3 so that the magnet is active on the switch in only one of the two positions. This makes it possible to provide a compact device. One of the elements - the magnet - is inexpensive, compact and requires no particular power supply, and the other element (ILS) is also inexpensive, compact, and can be simply connected in series between the element (s) to command and control unit. According to the invention, the control unit can be programmed to control, when switching to the closed position, the actuation of a component, and to control, when switching to the open position, the stopping of this component.

According to the invention the apparatus can comprise temperature detection means 10 for measuring a value representing the temperature of the vaporization means 7 and the control unit can be programmed to receive from the temperature detection means 10 a signal and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump 6. Thus, the vapor will not be extracted as long as the vaporization means, for example the vaporization chamber, is not above a certain temperature, and this prevents droplets of hot water from falling on the scalp and burning it. One or more additional conditions can be added to control the pump: for example, in addition to the temperature detection of the vaporization means, the detection of the closure of the straightener, the detection of the correct temperature of the treatment surfaces, etc.

According to the invention, the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 for treating the hair can be complementary flat or curved or wavy surfaces which, in the closed position of the appliance, come substantially in correspondence to respectively smooth, curl or emboss the hair. hair. The device can therefore be a steam straightener, a steamer or a steam embosser.

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

The invention will be better understood by studying the embodiments taken in no way 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 figures 2 and 2 ' illustrate a view in longitudinal section and in perspective of an apparatus according to a second embodiment of the apparatus of the invention,
• The figure 3 illustrates a longitudinal sectional view of a first type of pump according to the invention;
• The figure 4 illustrates a longitudinal sectional view of a second type of pump according to the invention.

Detailed description of embodiments of the invention :

As shown in figures 1 , 2 and 2 ' the numerical references of which correspond, the invention relates to a hairdressing appliance 1 with steam and intended for shaping the hair comprising a first treatment surface 4 intended to come into contact with the hair, a peristaltic pump 6 actuated by a motor 6 ', means for vaporizing the fluid 7, means for distributing the steam 7', 7 "to the hair, a control unit 13 for controlling at least the means for adjusting the fluid flow rate 6.

The peristaltic pump 6 is a pump used for a liquid contained in a flexible tube 62, it is driven by a clamping system 61 pressing the tube 62 inside the pump 6. The peristaltic pump is sealed and the the only element in contact with the fluid is the flexible tube. The risks of leakage are thus limited, and the volume of liquid displaced is proportional to the speed of rotation of the pump. This pump is particularly suitable for dosing, thanks to its flexibility of use and high precision. Thus the pump ensures a relatively continuous flow, relatively constant, between 1 and 5 mL / min, or even between 3 and 4, preferably equal to 3.5 mL / min. The pump is actuated by a preferably DC motor. A pad fixed on a rotating wheel crushes a flexible rubber tube, thus creating a suction towards the interior of the pump. The volume of liquid moves with the movement of the rotor. The maintenance of this pump is easy because it mainly presents a wearing part: the tube, easy to change.

The peristaltic pump 6 comprises a member 61 for clamping the pipe. It is shown as unique in figures 3 and 4 , and the flexible tube surrounds the entire tube drive mechanism to form a complete loop with a small overlap shown by the area referenced 64. The figure 3 represents a first type of pump with a single roller 65 while the figure 4 shows a second type of pump with an eccentric 66.

As shown in figure 2 and 2 ' the numerical references of which correspond, the invention relates to an apparatus 1 intended 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 of distribution of the steam 7 ', 7 "intended for the hair, a bead 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 only comprises or at least a first treatment surface 4 intended to come into contact with the hair and the means for vaporizing the fluid 7 are provided exclusively in the portable unit 100. The base is said to be “remote” from the portable unit, and is posable. on a work surface. The base comprises a base 1001 to receive the portable device or handpiece 100 when not in use, and comprises a cover 2030 having a fixed part 2031 and a pivotally movable part 2032 to insert the fluid, the cover can be completely removable to replace the means of demineralization (cartridge) when necessary. Part of the base can be provided transparent so that the user can be visually alerted that the ion exchange resin changes color because it is no longer operative. It comprises demineralization means 2000 which makes it possible to reduce the lime 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 appliance 100.

The device shown in figures 1 and 2 comprises a first jaw 2 and a second jaw 3 arranged opposite one another, the first treatment surface 4 being carried by the first jaw 2, a second treatment surface 5 carried by the second jaw 3. The jaws are connected so as to pass from an open position to a closed position so that the surfaces 4, 5 pinch a lock of hair. Heating means 8,9 of at least one treatment surface 4,5 exist and include a resistance and / or a thermistor (PTC ......) in direct or indirect contact with one of the walls of the chamber. vaporization. The thermistor makes it possible to regulate the heating.

• La première configuration est illustrée en figure 2 : 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, et la deuxième partie étant une base déportée 1000 de l'appareil portable 100 comprenant la pompe péristaltique 6 et un réservoir de fluide 19, au moins un cordon de communication de fluide 21 étant prévu entre la base 1000 et l'appareil portable 100. La base déportée 1000 peut comprendre une canalisation coudée 63 illustrée en figures 3 et 4 à la sortie de la pompe assurant la mise en communication de fluide vers l'appareil portable. Ce coude peut se présenter dans les 2 configurations d'appareil.
• La deuxième configuration est illustrée en figure 1 : l'appareil est un appareil à pièce manuelle et la première mâchoire 2 comprend l'unité de contrôle 13, un réservoir de fluide 19, la pompe péristaltique 6, des moyens de vaporisation du fluide 7 et les moyens de distribution de la vapeur 7',7".

The device can take two configurations.

• The first configuration is shown in figure 2 : 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, and the second part being a remote base 1000 of the portable device 100 comprising the peristaltic pump 6 and a fluid reservoir 19, at least one fluid communication cord 21 being provided between the base 1000 and the portable device 100. The remote base 1000 may include an elbow pipe 63 illustrated in figures 3 and 4 at the outlet of the pump ensuring the connection of fluid to the portable device. This elbow can be present in both device configurations.
• The second configuration is shown in figure 1 : the device is a manual piece device and the first jaw 2 comprises the control unit 13, a fluid reservoir 19, the peristaltic pump 6, means for vaporizing the fluid 7 and the means for distributing the vapor 7 ', 7 ".

The vaporization means comprise vapor distribution means comprising one or more distribution orifices 7 "for 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 first surface 4 and the second hair treatment surface 5 are complementary flat surfaces of a hair straightener (as illustrated) or curved surfaces of a curling device or wavy surfaces of an embossing device. A looping device is for example described in the patent EP0619087 or EP2152114 cited as an example. A curling apparatus relates to an apparatus 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 to rotate freely 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 an apparatus provided with two jaws facing each other and each with a non-planar treatment surface, described for example in the patent. WO20O8129172 .

The apparatus comprises detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or of the passage in the closed position and the control unit is programmed to receive from the detection means 14, 18 a signal and to control , in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump 6. The detection means 14, 18 can preferably be magnetic detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or the passage in the closed position. They include a magnetic switch; preferably a flexible reed 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 control unit or CPU 13 included in an electronic card is programmed to control, when switching to the closed position, the running or actuation of a component, and to control, when switching to the open position, the stopping this component, or vice versa. An electrical circuit comprises in series the ILS 14 which, depending on the position of the device, sends the signal corresponding to the closing or opening to the CPU. A Flexible Blade Switch (ILS or "reed switch)" is a switch which establishes or cuts an electrical connection depending on the presence or absence of a magnetic field. In the presence of a magnetic field, the contacts magnetize by influence, and are attracted to each other. They move closer and touch each other, setting the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts pushes them apart, cutting off the current. Alternatively to a magnetic switch could be chosen a hall effect sensor to control the steam according to the closing angle, and no longer according to two states only (closing and opening).

The first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge-type joint 20 and 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 °. In addition, the apparatus is still shown here in the open rest position, but it can be in the closed rest position, as illustrated in the patent. EP2145557 incorporated here by way of reference and describing a hairdressing appliance comprising two jaws each supporting at one end a treatment surface of which at least one comprises a heating element, said jaws being mounted to pivot 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, said jaws forming between the treatment surfaces and the joint two half handles, characterized in that the apparatus comprises means for returning the half handles which bring about the pressurization of the treatment surfaces. 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 articulation apparatus.

As shown in figures 1 and 2 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 thermistor, for example a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) 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 heating element 8 is properly crushed and therefore its optimum operation is effected by a blade. spring (not illustrated) for example The temperature sensor 10 can be preferably arranged above the water inlet, that is to say the end of the pipe 21 '.

The heating means 8 of at least one treatment surface 4,5 comprise a resistance or a thermistor in direct or indirect contact with one of the walls of the vaporization chamber 7 '.

The temperature detection means 10 measure a value representing the temperature of the vaporization means 7 and the control unit can be programmed to receive from the temperature detection means 10 a signal and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump 6. The temperature detection means can comprise a thermistor, preferably a negative temperature coefficient (CTN) thermistor. The thermistor makes it possible to regulate the heating.

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; the magnetic detection of the closure is carried out (the ILS closes by action of the magnet), the signal is transmitted to the CPU which, in response to this signal, controls the peristaltic pump of the device which supplies the means of vaporization thus creating the vapor which will be extracted from the device.

In operation according to one of the examples showing vaporization means: when the device is switched on, the heating element (PTC or ceramic, etc.) starts to heat the surfaces intended to come into contact with the hair can start to heat up , and a separate heating element (or the same heating element) starts to heat the vaporization means 7. The user grasps the device and applies it to come and pinch the lock of hair to be treated. When the magnetic detection sensor then sends the shutdown information to the CPU, it releases the water by actuating the pump. The water comes in through the inlet pipe and falls into the chamber. The water is transformed into steam and passes through the steam distribution openings to come into contact with the treated lock of hair. In tests, the steam flow rates observed are between 3 and 4g / min, rather approximately equal to 3.5g / min.

All the figures 1 to 4 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 on receipt of the signal representing the opening or closing of the hairdressing device. .

Advantages of the invention :

• avec des moyens compacts, automatiques, et pouvant assurer un débit continu de vapeur,
• avec un fonctionnement sécuritaire, fiable en fonctionnement,
• pouvant assurer un débit constant de vapeur,
• avec une commande automatique fiable, d'au moins un des paramètres de fonctionnement de l'appareil,
• réalisé de manière simple et économique ; avec une structure simplifiée,
• industrialisé pour un faible coût,
• solide, robuste en fonctionnement et assurant un bon vieillissement par rapport aux déformations mécaniques par exemple.
• efficace et rapide en fonctionnement.
• étanche en fonctionnement,
• d'une utilisation aisée et pratique ; avec un fonctionnement dans les meilleures conditions de placement de la mèche de cheveux,
• permettant un traitement rapide de la chevelure,
• présentant moins de frottements non souhaités,
• 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,
• pouvant fonctionner dans des ambiances chaudes.

The invention provides many advantages among which to provide an apparatus:

• with compact, automatic means capable of ensuring a continuous flow of steam,
• with safe operation, reliable in operation,
• can ensure a constant flow of steam,
• with reliable automatic control of at least one of the operating parameters of the device,
• done in a simple and economical way; with a simplified structure,
• industrialized at low cost,
• solid, robust in operation and ensuring good aging with respect to mechanical deformations, for example.
• efficient and fast in operation.
• waterproof in operation,
• easy and practical to use; with operation under the best conditions for placement of the lock of hair,
• allowing rapid treatment of the hair,
• presenting less unwanted friction,
• can trigger the element a little before closing or fully opening the device to increase the effectiveness of the treatment,
• no longer being dependent on the mechanical deformations of the boxes to actuate a component,
• no longer providing parasitic force compared to the force exerted by the user when closing or opening,
• able to operate in hot environments.

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 without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention defined by the claims.

Claims (14)

1. Steam hairdressing appliance (1) for styling hair, comprising:

   - a first treatment surface (4) intended to come into contact with the hair,

   - means for adjusting the fluid flow rate (6),

   - means for vaporising the fluid (7),

   - means for distributing the steam (7', 7") to the hair,

   - a control unit (13) for controlling at least the means for adjusting the fluid flow rate (6),

   characterised in that the means for adjusting the fluid flow rate (6) comprise a peristaltic pump ensuring a relatively constant flow comprised between 1 and 5mL/min.
2. Appliance according to the previous claim, wherein the peristaltic pump (6) comprises at least one fluid pipe (62) and one clamping member (61) for clamping the pipe.
3. Appliance according to one of the previous claims, wherein the peristaltic pump (6) comprises a single clamping member (61), preferably arranged with a fluid pipe (62) forming a complete loop.
4. Appliance according to one of the previous claims, wherein the peristaltic pump (6) is a pump having a single roller (65).
5. Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the peristaltic pump (6) is a pump having an eccentric (66).
6. Appliance according to one of the previous claims, comprising a first and a second jaw (2, 3) positioned facing each other, the first treatment surface (4) being borne by the first jaw (2), a second treatment surface (5) being borne by the second jaw (3), the jaws being connected such that they pass from an open position to a closed position wherein the surfaces (4, 5) clamp a lock of hair.
7. Appliance according to one of the previous claims, comprising heating means (8, 9) for heating at least one treatment surface (4, 5).
8. Appliance according to claim 6, comprising two portions: the first portion being a mobile appliance (100) comprising the two jaws (2, 3), the control unit (13) and the vaporising means (7), and the second portion being a remote base (1000) of the mobile appliance (100) comprising the peristaltic pump (6) and a fluid tank (19), at least one fluid communication cord (21) being provided between the base (1000) and the mobile appliance (100).
9. Appliance according to the previous claim, wherein the remote base (1000) comprises a pipe that is bent at the outlet of the pump (6) ensuring the fluid communication to the mobile device.
10. Appliance according to either claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the first jaw (2) comprises the control unit (13), a fluid tank (19), the peristaltic pump (6), fluid vaporising means (7) and the steam distribution means (7', 7").
11. Appliance according to one of claims 8 to 10, comprising detection means (14, 18) for detecting the passage into the open position and/or the passage into the closed position, and the control unit is programmed to receive a signal from the detection means (14, 18) and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump (6).
12. Appliance according to the previous claim, wherein the detection means (14, 18) for detecting the passage into the open position and/or the passage into the closed position are magnetic detection means (14, 18).
13. Appliance according to one of the previous claims, comprising temperature detection means (10) for measuring a value representing the temperature of the vaporising means (7) and wherein the control unit is programmed to receive a signal from the temperature detection means (10) and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump (6).
14. Appliance according to one of claims 6 to 13, wherein the first hair treatment surface (4) and the second hair treatment surface (5) are complementing flat, curved or wavy surfaces which, in the closed position of the appliance, substantially correspond with each other to straighten, curl or crimp the hair.

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