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EP3427608B1
EP3427608B1 EP18178463.8A EP18178463A EP3427608B1 EP 3427608 B1 EP3427608 B1 EP 3427608B1 EP 18178463 A EP18178463 A EP 18178463A EP 3427608 B1 EP3427608 B1 EP 3427608B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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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
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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
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    • A45D20/04—Hot-air producers
    • A45D20/08—Hot-air producers heated electrically
    • A45D20/10—Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
    • A45D20/12—Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
    • A45D2020/126—Stands therefor
    • A45D2020/128—Stands therefor involving features of the hand-held hair dryer

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  • the invention relates to a hair drying system with a hair dryer and a spatially fixable holder, on which the hair dryer can be placed by hand in a rest position and from which the hair dryer can be moved by hand into a spatially separate operating position for drying the hair, the holder being a Battery charging station and the hair dryer has a rechargeable battery that supplies its operating energy.
  • the hairdryer's battery can be charged via a stationary charging station, which can also be used as a storage area.
  • the hairdryer can be removed from its rest position, in which it is placed in the charging station, by a user from the charging station and transferred to its operating position, in which it can be used to dry the hair.
  • the CN 103 637 534 B and the CN 204 908 355 U disclose a hair dryer whose operation is controlled depending on the distance from a user.
  • the present invention is based on the object of further developing a conventional battery-operated hair dryer in such a way that it is prevented from being taken to an undesirable location or stolen.
  • the object is achieved by a hair drying system according to claim 1.
  • the hair drying system has a device for detecting the operating position in relation to a predetermined spatial area, through which the hair dryer can be switched between a functional and a non-functional state depending on its position inside or outside the predetermined spatial area.
  • the rechargeable battery can supply the operating energy to a drive unit, such as a motor, of an air blower of the hairdryer.
  • the air blower can produce hot air or cold air or both.
  • the hairdryer can then be used to dry the hair.
  • no operating energy can be supplied from the battery to the drive unit. The hairdryer will then not be able to fulfill its drying function.
  • the hair dryer of the hair drying system according to the invention is therefore only in a functional state within a predetermined spatial area in which it can be used to dry the hair. Outside this area of space, the hair dryer assumes a non-functional state in which drying the hair is not possible. Thus, the user will not move out of the designated area when using the hairdryer, thereby reducing the likelihood of the hairdryer being placed in an undesirable location. Furthermore, the hair drying system according to the invention provides protection against theft. This is because the hair dryer cannot be used to dry hair in a location that is not within the specified range.
  • the specified spatial area can be a contiguous area. This area can be, for example, a hotel room or the changing room of a swimming pool.
  • the specified spatial area can also have several unconnected spatial areas.
  • the specified room area can include both the hotel room and the changing area of the hotel swimming pool as well as the sauna area.
  • the device for detecting the operating situation is arranged as described in claim 1.
  • the device for detecting the operating situation has a device for detecting the spatial distance (d) between the holder and the hair dryer.
  • the predetermined spatial area can then be defined by all points of the three-dimensional space for which d ⁇ D, with D as a predetermined distance.
  • D can be, for example, 5m, 4m or preferably 3m. Only if the distance d between the holder and the hairdryer is less than or equal to the specified distance D is the hairdryer in a functional condition and can be used to dry the hair.
  • a further embodiment of the hair drying system according to the invention is characterized in that the battery charging station charges the battery of the hair dryer when the hair dryer is placed in the rest position. This can prevent you from forgetting to charge the hairdryer.
  • a device for transmitting energy between the battery charging station and the battery is designed to be contactless, for example inductive.
  • the hair drying system has no contacts that are subject to increased wear, especially in wet areas. This can increase the lifespan of the hair drying system.
  • the hair dryer has at least one switch through which the supply of operating energy to the drive unit of the hair dryer can be switched on and off in the functional state.
  • a switch is advantageous if the hair dryer is to be temporarily put down while the hair is drying, for example to style the hair, and then to continue the drying process.
  • the holder of the hair drying system is designed as a wall mount. This allows for practical and space-saving storage of the hairdryer.
  • the wall mount of the hair drying system according to the invention can have a power connection on a side to be attached to the wall. This allows the power connection to be hidden by the wall bracket. This prevents the power connection from coming into contact with moisture. The aesthetic appearance of the hair drying system is further improved.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of the hair drying system 1 according to the invention.
  • a fixable holder 20 is designed as a wall holder 20.
  • the wall bracket 20 is fixed to a wall 30.
  • the hairdryer 10 has a handle 11 and a nozzle 13 from which hot and/or cold air can emerge.
  • the hairdryer 10 can be gripped by a user using its handle 11 and can be moved from its rest position into an operating position that is separate from the wall mount 20.
  • air can come out of the nozzle 13 to dry the hair.
  • This air is generated by an air blower which is driven by a drive unit of the hair dryer (not shown), the drive unit being powered by a battery 16 (see Fig. 2 ) is supplied with operating energy.
  • the hair dryer 10 also has a switch 12. When the hairdryer 10 is in its functional state, the supply of operating energy from the battery 16 of the hairdryer 10 to the drive unit can be enabled and interrupted by actuating the switch 12.
  • FIG 2 shows a section through the hairdryer 10 from Figure 1 .
  • the rechargeable battery 16 is arranged in the hair dryer 10.
  • This rechargeable battery 16 can be, for example, a battery.
  • a sensor 14 for detecting the distance between the hair dryer 10 and the wall mount 20 is arranged in the hair dryer 10.
  • the Figure 3 shows a sectional view through the wall bracket 20 of Figure 1 .
  • the wall bracket 20 is attached to the wall 30. This attachment can be done, for example, by a screw connection.
  • a junction box or socket 32 is arranged in the wall 30.
  • An electrical connection between the wall mount 20 and the socket 32 is established between the junction box or socket 32 and the wall bracket 20 by means of a firmly clamped cable 26a of the wall bracket 20 or a plug 26b and a cable 26a of the wall bracket 20.
  • the electrical connection serves to supply a battery charging station 22, which is arranged in the wall bracket 20, with power. If the hairdryer 10, as it is in the Figure 1 is shown is stored in the wall mount 20, the rechargeable battery 16 of the hair dryer 10 is charged by the battery charging station 22 of the wall mount 20.
  • the wall mount 20 also has a sensor 24.
  • the sensor 24, together with the sensor 14 of the hair dryer, enables the detection of the spatial distance d between the wall mount 20 and the hair dryer 10. If this spatially detected distance d is less than or equal to a predetermined distance D, then the hair dryer 10 is in its functional state . However, if the spatial distance d between the wall mount 20 and the hairdryer 10 is greater than the predetermined distance D, the hairdryer 10 is switched from its functional to its inoperable state by a switching device (not shown) arranged in the hairdryer 10. When the hair dryer is inoperative, the hair dryer 10 is not supplied with the operating energy of the rechargeable battery 16. This means that no air can be generated to dry the hair.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haartrockensystem mit einem Haartrockner und einer räumlich fixierbaren Halterung, an der der Haartrockner von Hand in eine Ruhelage ablegbar ist und von der aus der Haartrockner zum Trocknen der Haare von Hand in eine davon räumlich getrennte Betriebslage überführbar ist, wobei die Halterung eine Batterieladestation und der Haartrockner eine seine Betriebsenergie liefernde wiederaufladbare Batterie aufweist.The invention relates to a hair drying system with a hair dryer and a spatially fixable holder, on which the hair dryer can be placed by hand in a rest position and from which the hair dryer can be moved by hand into a spatially separate operating position for drying the hair, the holder being a Battery charging station and the hair dryer has a rechargeable battery that supplies its operating energy.

Herkömmliche Haartrockner weisen ein Kabel zum Einstecken in eine Steckdose auf, wodurch dem Haartrockner die zum Trocknen der Haare notwendige Betriebsenergie zugeführt werden kann. Dadurch wird jedoch die Verwendung des Haartrockners auf einen Bereich in der Nähe einer Steckdose beschränkt, denn die Länge des Kabels begrenzt den Benutzungsradius. Darüber hinaus bestehen die bekannten Gefahren der Benutzung von netzbetriebenen Elektrogeräten im Nassbereich.Conventional hair dryers have a cable that can be plugged into a socket, which allows the hair dryer to be supplied with the operating energy necessary to dry the hair. However, this limits the use of the hairdryer to an area near a power outlet because the length of the cord limits the range of use. In addition, there are the well-known dangers of using mains-operated electrical devices in wet areas.

Diese Probleme können durch einen kabellosen Haartrockner mit einem Akkusystem überwunden werden, wie er beispielsweise in der DE 41 16 604 A1 und der US 5,195,253 A offenbart ist. Der Akku des Haartrockners ist dabei über eine stationäre Ladestation, die gleichzeitig als Ablagemöglichkeit verwendbar ist, aufladbar. Der Haartrockner kann dabei von seiner Ruhelage, in der er in der Ladestation abgelegt ist, von einem Benutzer aus der Ladestation entfernt und in seine Betriebslage überführt werden, in der er zum Trocknen der Haare verwendet werden kann.These problems can be overcome with a cordless hair dryer with a battery system, such as the one in the DE 41 16 604 A1 and the US 5,195,253 A is revealed. The hairdryer's battery can be charged via a stationary charging station, which can also be used as a storage area. The hairdryer can be removed from its rest position, in which it is placed in the charging station, by a user from the charging station and transferred to its operating position, in which it can be used to dry the hair.

Bei der Verwendung eines solchen akkubetriebenen Haartrockners im öffentlichen Bereich, wie beispielsweise in Schwimmbädern oder Hotels, besteht jedoch das Problem, dass der Haartrockner aus dem Schwimmbadbereich oder dem Hotelzimmer entfernt werden kann und an einem unerwünschten Ort abgelegt wird oder sogar gestohlen wird.However, when using such a battery-operated hairdryer in public areas, such as swimming pools or hotels, there is a problem that the hairdryer can be removed from the swimming pool area or hotel room and placed in an undesirable place or even stolen.

Die CN 103 637 534 B und die CN 204 908 355 U offenbaren einen Haartrockner, dessen Betrieb in Abhängigkeit vom Abstand zu einem Benutzer gesteuert wird.The CN 103 637 534 B and the CN 204 908 355 U disclose a hair dryer whose operation is controlled depending on the distance from a user.

Angesichts dieser Probleme im Stand der Technik liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen herkömmlichen batteriebetriebenen Haartrockner derart weiterzuentwickeln, dass seine Mitnahme an einen unerwünschten Ort oder sein Diebstahl verhindert wird.In view of these problems in the prior art, the present invention is based on the object of further developing a conventional battery-operated hair dryer in such a way that it is prevented from being taken to an undesirable location or stolen.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch ein Haartrockensystem gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Das Haartrockensystem weist eine Einrichtung zur Erfassung der Betriebslage in Bezug auf einen vorgegebenen Raumbereich auf, durch die der Haartrockner in Abhängigkeit von seiner Lage innerhalb oder außerhalb des vorgegebenen Raumbereichs zwischen einem funktionsfähigen und einem funktionsunfähigen Zustand umschaltbar ist.According to the invention the object is achieved by a hair drying system according to claim 1. The hair drying system has a device for detecting the operating position in relation to a predetermined spatial area, through which the hair dryer can be switched between a functional and a non-functional state depending on its position inside or outside the predetermined spatial area.

Ist der Haartrockner im funktionsfähigen Zustand, so kann die wiederaufladbare Batterie die Betriebsenergie an eine Antriebseinheit, wie einen Motor, eines Luftgebläses des Haartrockners liefern. Das Luftgebläse kann Heißluft oder Kaltluft oder auch beides erzeugen. Der Haartrockner kann dann zum Trocknen der Haare verwendet werden. Ist der Haartrockner jedoch im funktionsunfähigen Zustand, so kann keine Betriebsenergie von der Batterie zu der Antriebseinheit geliefert werden. Der Haartrockner kann dann seine Trockenfunktion nicht erfüllen.If the hairdryer is in a functional state, the rechargeable battery can supply the operating energy to a drive unit, such as a motor, of an air blower of the hairdryer. The air blower can produce hot air or cold air or both. The hairdryer can then be used to dry the hair. However, if the hair dryer is in a non-functional state, no operating energy can be supplied from the battery to the drive unit. The hairdryer will then not be able to fulfill its drying function.

Der Haartrockner des erfindungsgemäßen Haartrockensystems ist also nur innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Raumbereichs in einem funktionsfähigen Zustand, in dem er zum Trocknen der Haare verwendbar ist. Außerhalb dieses Raumbereichs nimmt der Haartrockener einen funktionsunfähigen Zustand ein, in dem ein Trocknen der Haare nicht möglich ist. Somit wird sich der Benutzer bei der Verwendung des Haartrockners nicht aus dem vorgegebenen Bereich entfernen, wodurch die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass der Haartrockner an einem unerwünschten Ort abgelegt wird, verringert wird. Weiter stellt das erfindungsgemäße Haartrockensystem einen Diebstahlschutz bereit. Denn der Haartrockner ist an einem Ort, der nicht innerhalb des vorgegebenen Bereichs liegt, nicht zum Trocknen der Haare verwendbar.The hair dryer of the hair drying system according to the invention is therefore only in a functional state within a predetermined spatial area in which it can be used to dry the hair. Outside this area of space, the hair dryer assumes a non-functional state in which drying the hair is not possible. Thus, the user will not move out of the designated area when using the hairdryer, thereby reducing the likelihood of the hairdryer being placed in an undesirable location. Furthermore, the hair drying system according to the invention provides protection against theft. This is because the hair dryer cannot be used to dry hair in a location that is not within the specified range.

Der vorgegebene Raumbereich kann ein zusammenhängender Bereich sein. Dieser Bereich kann beispielsweise ein Hotelzimmer oder die Umkleide eines Schwimmbads sein. Der vorgegebene Raumbereich kann auch mehrere unzusammenhängende Raumbereiche aufweisen. So kann der vorgegebene Raumbereich beispielsweise sowohl das Hotelzimmer als auch den Umkleidebereich des Hotelschwimmbads sowie den Saunabereich umfassen.The specified spatial area can be a contiguous area. This area can be, for example, a hotel room or the changing room of a swimming pool. The specified spatial area can also have several unconnected spatial areas. For example, the specified room area can include both the hotel room and the changing area of the hotel swimming pool as well as the sauna area.

Die Einrichtung zur Erfassung der Betriebslage ist dabei wie in Anspruch 1 beschrieben angeordnet.The device for detecting the operating situation is arranged as described in claim 1.

Die Einrichtung zur Erfassung der Betriebslage weist eine Einrichtung zur Erfassung des räumlichen Abstands (d) zwischen der Halterung und dem Haartrockner auf.The device for detecting the operating situation has a device for detecting the spatial distance (d) between the holder and the hair dryer.

Der vorgegebene Raumbereich kann dann durch alle Punkte des dreidimensionalen Raums definiert sein, für die d ≤ D, mit D als einem vorgegebenen Abstand gilt. D kann beispielsweise 5m, 4m oder bevorzugt 3m sein. Nur wenn der Abstand d zwischen der Halterung und dem Haartrockener kleiner oder gleich dem vorgegeben Abstand D ist, ist der Haartrockner in einem funktionsfähigen Zustand und kann zum Trocknen der Haare verwendet werden.The predetermined spatial area can then be defined by all points of the three-dimensional space for which d ≤ D, with D as a predetermined distance. D can be, for example, 5m, 4m or preferably 3m. Only if the distance d between the holder and the hairdryer is less than or equal to the specified distance D is the hairdryer in a functional condition and can be used to dry the hair.

Eine weitere erfindungsgemäße Ausführungsform des Haartrockensystems zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Batterieladestation die Batterie des Haartrockners auflädt wenn der Haartrockner in der Ruhelage abgelegt ist. Dadurch kann verhindert werden, dass das Aufladen des Haartrockners vergessen wird.A further embodiment of the hair drying system according to the invention is characterized in that the battery charging station charges the battery of the hair dryer when the hair dryer is placed in the rest position. This can prevent you from forgetting to charge the hairdryer.

In einer möglichen Ausführungsform des Haartrockensystems ist eine Einrichtung zur Übertragung der Energie zwischen der Batterieladestation und der Batterie kontaktlos, beispielsweise induktiv ausgebildet. Dadurch weist das Haartrockensystem keine Kontakte auf, die insbesondere im Nassbereich einem erhöhten Verschleiß unterliegen. Dadurch kann die Lebensdauer des Haartrockensystems erhöht werden.In a possible embodiment of the hair drying system, a device for transmitting energy between the battery charging station and the battery is designed to be contactless, for example inductive. As a result, the hair drying system has no contacts that are subject to increased wear, especially in wet areas. This can increase the lifespan of the hair drying system.

In einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform des Haartrockensystems weist der Haartrockner mindestens einen Schalter auf, durch den im funktionsfähigen Zustand die Lieferung der Betriebsenergie zur Antriebseinheit des Haartrockners einschaltbar und ausschaltbar ist. Ein solcher Schalter ist dann vorteilhaft, wenn der Haartrockner während des Trocknens der Haare zeitweise aus der Hand gelegt werden soll, beispielsweise um die Haare zu stylen, und um danach den Trockenvorgang fortzusetzen.In a further embodiment of the hair drying system according to the invention, the hair dryer has at least one switch through which the supply of operating energy to the drive unit of the hair dryer can be switched on and off in the functional state. Such a switch is advantageous if the hair dryer is to be temporarily put down while the hair is drying, for example to style the hair, and then to continue the drying process.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die Halterung des Haartrockensystems als Wandhalterung ausgebildet. Dies erlaubt eine praktische und platzsparende Lagerung des Haartrockners.According to the invention, the holder of the hair drying system is designed as a wall mount. This allows for practical and space-saving storage of the hairdryer.

Die Wandhalterung des erfindungsgemäßen Haartrockensystems kann an einer mit der Wand zu befestigenden Seite einen Stromanschluss aufweisen. Dadurch kann der Stromanschluss durch die Wandhalterung verdeckt werden. Somit wird ein Kontakt des Stromanschlusses mit Feuchtigkeit vermieden. Weiter wird die ästhetische Erscheinung des Haartrockensystems verbessert.The wall mount of the hair drying system according to the invention can have a power connection on a side to be attached to the wall. This allows the power connection to be hidden by the wall bracket. This prevents the power connection from coming into contact with moisture. The aesthetic appearance of the hair drying system is further improved.

In der folgenden Beschreibung wird die Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen beispielhaft erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt:

Figur 1
eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Haartrockensystems mit einem Haartrockner und einer an einer Wand befestigten Wandhalterung,
Figur 2
eine Schnittansicht des Haartrockners von Figur 1,
Figur 3
eine Schnittansicht der Wandhalterung von Figur 1.
In the following description the invention is explained by way of example with reference to the drawings. In the drawing shows:
Figure 1
a side view of a hair drying system according to the invention with a hair dryer and a wall bracket attached to a wall,
Figure 2
a sectional view of the hair dryer from Figure 1 ,
Figure 3
a sectional view of the wall bracket from Figure 1 .

Figur 1 zeigt eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Haartrockensystems 1. Eine fixierbare Halterung 20 ist als eine Wandhalterung 20 ausgebildet. Die Wandhalterung 20 ist an einer Wand 30 fixiert. Der Haartrockner 10 weist einen Griff 11 und eine Düse 13, aus der Heiß- und/oder Kaltluft austreten kann, auf. Der Haartrockner 10 kann an seinem Griff 11 von einem Benutzer gegriffen werden und aus seiner Ruhelage in eine von der Wandhalterung 20 getrennte Betriebslage überführt werden. Wenn der Haartrockner 10 sich innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Raumbereichs befindet und seinen funktionsfähigen Zustand einnimmt kann aus der Düse 13 Luft zum Trocknen der Haare austreten. Diese Luft wird durch ein Luftgebläse erzeugt, das durch eine Antriebseinheit des Haartrockners (nicht dargestellt) angetrieben wird, wobei die Antriebseinheit von einer Batterie 16 (siehe Fig. 2) mit Betriebsenergie versorgt wird. Weiter weist der Haartrockner 10 einen Schalter 12 auf. Wenn sich der Haartrockner 10 in seinem funktionsfähigen Zustand befindet, so kann durch das Betätigen des Schalters 12 die Lieferung von Betriebsenergie von der Batterie 16 des Haartrockners 10 zu der Antriebseinheit ermöglicht und unterbrochen werden. Figure 1 shows a side view of the hair drying system 1 according to the invention. A fixable holder 20 is designed as a wall holder 20. The wall bracket 20 is fixed to a wall 30. The hairdryer 10 has a handle 11 and a nozzle 13 from which hot and/or cold air can emerge. The hairdryer 10 can be gripped by a user using its handle 11 and can be moved from its rest position into an operating position that is separate from the wall mount 20. When the hairdryer 10 is within a predetermined spatial area and is in its functional state, air can come out of the nozzle 13 to dry the hair. This air is generated by an air blower which is driven by a drive unit of the hair dryer (not shown), the drive unit being powered by a battery 16 (see Fig. 2 ) is supplied with operating energy. The hair dryer 10 also has a switch 12. When the hairdryer 10 is in its functional state, the supply of operating energy from the battery 16 of the hairdryer 10 to the drive unit can be enabled and interrupted by actuating the switch 12.

Figur 2 zeigt einen Schnitt durch den Haartrockner 10 von Figur 1. In dem Haartrockner 10 ist die wiederaufladbare Batterie 16 angeordnet. Diese wiederaufladbare Batterie 16 kann beispielsweise ein Akku sein. Weiter ist ein Sensor 14 zur Erfassung der Entfernung zwischen dem Haartrockner 10 und der Wandhalterung 20 im Haartrockner 10 angeordnet. Figure 2 shows a section through the hairdryer 10 from Figure 1 . The rechargeable battery 16 is arranged in the hair dryer 10. This rechargeable battery 16 can be, for example, a battery. Furthermore, a sensor 14 for detecting the distance between the hair dryer 10 and the wall mount 20 is arranged in the hair dryer 10.

Die Figur 3 zeigt eine Schnittansicht durch die Wandhalterung 20 der Figur 1. Die Wandhalterung 20 ist an der Wand 30 befestigt. Diese Befestigung kann beispielsweise durch eine Schraubverbindung erfolgen. In der Wand 30 ist eine Anschlußdose oder eine Steckdose 32 angeordnet. Zwischen der Anschlußdose oder Steckdose 32 und der Wandhalterung 20 ist durch ein fest angeklemmtes Kabel 26a der Wandhalterung 20 oder einen Stecker 26b und ein Kabel 26a der Wandhalterung 20 eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen der Wandhalterung 20 und der Steckdose 32 hergestellt. Die elektrische Verbindung dient der Versorgung einer Batterieladestation 22, die in der Wandhalterung 20 angeordnet ist, mit Strom. Wenn der Haartrockner 10, wie es in der Figur 1 gezeigt ist, in der Wandhalterung 20 abgelegt ist, so wird die wiederaufladbare Batterie 16 des Haartrockeners 10 durch die Batterieladestation 22 der Wandhalterung 20 aufgeladen. Diese Aufladung kann beispielsweise induktiv erfolgen. Es kann aber auch eine Aufladung durch einen elektrischen Kontakt erfolgen. Weiter weist die Wandhalterung 20 einen Sensor 24 auf. Der Sensor 24 ermöglicht zusammen mit dem Sensor 14 des Haartrockners die Erfassung des räumlichen Abstands d zwischen der Wandhalterung 20 und dem Haartrockner 10. Wenn dieser räumlich erfasste Abstand d kleiner oder gleich einem vorgegeben Abstand D ist, so ist der Haartrockner 10 in seinem funktionsfähigen Zustand. Ist jedoch der räumliche Abstand d zwischen der Wandhalterung 20 und dem Haartrockner 10 größer als der vorgegebene Abstand D, so wird der Haartrockner 10 durch eine in dem Haartrockner 10 angeordnete Schaltvorrichtung (nicht dargestellt) von seinem funktionsfähigen in seinen funktionsunfähigen Zustand geschaltet. Im funktionsunfähigen Zustand des Haartrockners wird der Haartrockner 10 nicht mit der Betriebsenergie der wiederaufladbaren Batterie 16 versorgt. Somit kann keine Luft zum Trocknen der Haare erzeugt werden.The Figure 3 shows a sectional view through the wall bracket 20 of Figure 1 . The wall bracket 20 is attached to the wall 30. This attachment can be done, for example, by a screw connection. A junction box or socket 32 is arranged in the wall 30. An electrical connection between the wall mount 20 and the socket 32 is established between the junction box or socket 32 and the wall bracket 20 by means of a firmly clamped cable 26a of the wall bracket 20 or a plug 26b and a cable 26a of the wall bracket 20. The electrical connection serves to supply a battery charging station 22, which is arranged in the wall bracket 20, with power. If the hairdryer 10, as it is in the Figure 1 is shown is stored in the wall mount 20, the rechargeable battery 16 of the hair dryer 10 is charged by the battery charging station 22 of the wall mount 20. This charging can take place inductively, for example. However, charging can also occur through an electrical contact. The wall mount 20 also has a sensor 24. The sensor 24, together with the sensor 14 of the hair dryer, enables the detection of the spatial distance d between the wall mount 20 and the hair dryer 10. If this spatially detected distance d is less than or equal to a predetermined distance D, then the hair dryer 10 is in its functional state . However, if the spatial distance d between the wall mount 20 and the hairdryer 10 is greater than the predetermined distance D, the hairdryer 10 is switched from its functional to its inoperable state by a switching device (not shown) arranged in the hairdryer 10. When the hair dryer is inoperative, the hair dryer 10 is not supplied with the operating energy of the rechargeable battery 16. This means that no air can be generated to dry the hair.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTEREFERENCE SYMBOL LIST

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HaartrockensystemHair drying system
1010
HaartrocknerHairdryer
1111
GriffHandle
1212
SchalterSwitch
1313
Düsejet
1414
Sensorsensor
1616
wiederaufladbare Batterierechargeable battery
2020
WandhalterungWall mount
2222
BatterieladestationBattery charging station
2424
Sensorsensor
26a26a
KabelCable
26b26b
SteckerPlug
3030
WandWall
3232
SteckdosePower outlet

Claims (5)

  1. A hair drying system (1) comprising a hair dryer (10) and a spatially fixable mount (20), in which the hair dryer (10) can manually be placed in an idle position and from which the hair dryer (10) can be manually transferred to a spatially separate operating position to dry hair,
    wherein the hair dryer (10) has a grip (11) and a nozzle (13) for blowing out hot and/or cold air,
    wherein the fixable mount is designed as a wall mount,
    wherein the hair drying system (1) has a device for detecting the operating position (14, 24) in respect of a predefined area, using which device the hair dryer (10) can be switched between a functional and non-functional state according to its position within or outside the predefined area,
    characterised in that the device for detecting the operating position (14, 24) has a device (14, 24) for detecting the spatial distance (d) between the mount (20) and the hair dryer (10), wherein a sensor (14) for detecting the distance between the hair dryer (10) and the wall mount (20) is arranged in the hair dryer (10), and the wall mount (20) has a sensor (24),
    wherein the sensor (24) of the wall mount together with the sensor (14) of the hair dryer facilitates the detection of the spatial distance (d) between the wall mount (20) and the hair dryer (10),
    wherein the mount (20) has a battery charging station (22) and the hair dryer (10) has a rechargeable battery (16) to supply its operating power.
  2. The hair drying system according to claim 1, characterised in that the battery charging station (22) charges the battery (16) of the hair dryer (10) when the hair dryer (10) is placed in the idle position.
  3. The hair drying system according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a device for transmitting the power from the battery charging station (22) to the battery (16) is designed so as to be contactless, for example as an inductive device.
  4. The hair drying system according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the hair dryer (10) has at least one switch (12) by means of which, in the functional state, the delivery of the operating power can be switched on and off.
  5. The hair drying system according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the wall mount (20) has a power socket (26a, 26b) on the side of the mount to be attached to the wall (30).
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