EP4355167A1

EP4355167A1 - Hairstyling appliance having an improved oscillating blower-brush mode

Info

Publication number: EP4355167A1
Application number: EP22744495.7A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Matthieu FUIN; Johan Sabattier; Valentin JAVELLE
Original assignee: SEB SA
Current assignee: SEB SA
Priority date: 2021-06-16
Filing date: 2022-06-15
Publication date: 2024-04-24
Also published as: WO2022263774A1; CN117500407A; FR3124059A1; FR3124059B1

Abstract

- The invention relates to a portable hairstyling appliance (1) comprising a blower, a head (6) connected to a handle (2), the head comprising a housing (13) that is fixed with respect to the handle, and a working element (14) that is arranged in the housing and comprises a mechanical hair-engagement element (15) and first and second air outlets (18, 19) disposed on either side of the mechanical hair-engagement element, the appliance comprising an air directing member, the working element being able to rotate with respect to the handle between a position in which a first air direction outlet of the air directing member is in communication with the first air outlet of the working element and a position in which a second air directing outlet of the air directing member is in communication with the second air outlet of the working element. - Hairstyling appliances.

Description

OSCILLATING BLOWER BRUSH MODE HAIRDRESSER

IMPROVED

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to the general technical field of hairdressing appliances, for example for domestic use, and more specifically to the field of portable hairdressing appliances designed to blow a flow of air in order to dry and / or facilitate the hair shaping.

PRIOR TECHNIQUE

In the field of hairdressing devices, blowing hairbrush type devices are already known. The latter generally comprise a brush head connected to a grip handle, and provided on all or part of its surface with brush bristles. Blow holes are provided at the brush bristles so that a stream of air, hot or cold, can be blown through the brush head in the direction of the hair. Such blowing hairbrushes are intended to allow a certain degree of drying of the hair while achieving one or more styling effects, of shaping the hair.

[0003] While such known blowing hairbrushes are generally satisfactory, they nevertheless remain perfectible. Indeed, the hair styling effects that the user is supposed to be able to obtain with the aid of the latter are not always easy to achieve optimally in practice. Such known blowing hairbrushes can also be of particularly complex design, which tends in particular to impact their reliability and their ease of use. Moreover, the lack of compactness of certain known blowing hairbrushes makes them not very ergonomic and not very comfortable to handle. What is more, if such known hairdressing appliances of the blowing hairbrush type are intended to replace a plurality of separate appliances, by combining a brushing function with a hair-drying function, they are in particular not particularly well suited in practice to achieve satisfactory drying of the hair, the drying being in this case necessarily linked to styling or brushing the hair. Known hairdressing appliances of the blowing hairbrush type do not, on their own, allow the effective performance of a plurality of distinct drying, styling and styling operations. shaping of the hair, so that the use of an additional hairdressing device generally proves necessary to carry out satisfactorily all of the desired hairdressing operations.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The objects assigned to the invention therefore aim to propose a new portable hairdressing device which, while being of particularly ergonomic design, makes it possible to easily obtain particularly satisfactory styling and hair shaping effects.

[0005] Another object of the invention aims to provide a new portable hairdressing appliance whose use is both particularly practical and simple, even for a user lacking particular professional skills in the field of hairdressing. hairdressing.

[0006] Another object of the invention aims to provide a new portable hairdressing device of particularly simple, reliable and robust design.

Another object of the invention aims to provide a new portable hairdressing device which is particularly safe to use.

Another object of the invention aims to provide a new portable hairdressing device of particularly compact construction.

[0009] Another object of the invention aims to provide a new portable hairdressing device allowing a user to easily and efficiently carry out a plurality of distinct operations, without requiring the use of an additional hairdressing device. external.

[0010] Another object of the invention aims to provide a new portable hairdressing appliance which makes it possible to obtain particularly effective drying and shaping of the hair under comfortable conditions of use.

[0011] The objects assigned to the invention are achieved using a portable hairdressing device comprising a blower module for generating an air flow, a manual grip handle and a styling head connected to the handle, said styling head comprising - a housing which is fixed relative to the handle, and

- a working element comprising a mechanical hair engagement element and first and second air outlets separate from each other and positioned on either side of the mechanical hair engagement element, said working element being arranged within the housing such that the mechanical hair engagement element protrudes at least partially out of said housing, said apparatus comprising an air directing member comprising two separate air directing outlets and spaced from each other to direct the flow of air generated by the blower module in different average directions, said working element being mounted for rotation relative to the handle in a predetermined angular range according to an axis of rotation Between :

- a first angular position in which a first of said air direction outlets of the air direction member is in aeraulic communication with the first air outlet of the working element, and

- a second angular position in which a second of said air direction outlets of the air direction member is in aeraulic communication with the second air outlet of the working element.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear and emerge in more detail on reading the description given below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, given solely by way of illustrative and non-limiting examples, among which :

- Figure 1 illustrates, in a front view, an embodiment of a hairdressing device according to the invention;

- Figure 2 illustrates, in a rear view, the hairdressing appliance of Figure 1;

- Figure 3 illustrates, in a side view, the hairdressing appliance of Figures 1 and 2;

- Figure 4 illustrates, in a partially exploded view in side perspective, the hairdressing device of Figures 1 to 3;

- Figure 5 illustrates, in a top view in section ll (see Figure 1), schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing device of Figures 1 to 4, the working element of which occupies a first angular position; - Figure 6 illustrates, in a partial perspective view, schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing appliance of Figures 1 to 4, whose working element occupies the first angular position of Figure 5;

- Figure 7 illustrates, in a top view in section l-l, schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing device of Figures 1 to 4, the working element of which occupies a second angular position;

- Figure 8 illustrates, in a partial perspective view, schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing appliance of Figures 1 to 4, whose working element occupies the second angular position of Figure 7;

- Figure 9 illustrates, in a top view in section l-l, schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing device of Figures 1 to 4, the working element of which occupies a third angular position;

- Figure 10 illustrates, in a partial perspective view, schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing appliance of Figures 1 to 4, whose working element occupies the third angular position of Figure 9;

- figure 11 illustrates, in a partial perspective view, the styling head of figure 10, the working element of the styling head having been moved to highlight certain internal design details of the styling head. For the sake of clarity of the figures, the leaf spring return member visible in Figure 11 has been omitted in Figures 5, 7, 9 and 12;

- Figure 12 illustrates, in a partial perspective view, some of the elements of a styling head substantially identical to that of the hairdressing device of the preceding figures, except that the blade return member- spring visible in Figures 4 and 10 has been replaced as a variant by a spring-rod return member;

- Figure 13 illustrates, in a top view in section l-l, schematically, the styling head of the hairdressing appliance of Figures 1 to 4, whose air direction member occupies another direction configuration of air than that illustrated in FIGS. 5, 7 and 9, and in which one of the air direction outlets of the air direction member is in aeraulic communication with a third air outlet of the styling head through which the air flow is thus blown;

- Figure 14 illustrates, in a longitudinal section in section II-II (see Figure 2), schematically, the hairdressing device of Figures 1 to 4, whose air direction member occupies the air direction configuration of Figure 13 such that the airflow is blown from the third air outlet of the styling head; - Figure 15 illustrates schematically, in a top view of the hairdressing appliance of Figures 1 to 14, an advantageous additional design element of the hairdressing appliance.

WAYS TO REALIZE THE INVENTION

The hairdressing device 1 according to the invention is a portable hairdressing device, designed to be grasped and manipulated by hand. This is a hairdressing appliance 1 preferably intended for use in a domestic setting by a user without specific professional skills in hairdressing, that is to say both in terms of drying than styling, shaping the hair. Preferably, the hairdressing device 1 is designed so that the user uses the hairdressing device 1 on himself, that is to say on his own hair. However, it is perfectly conceivable that the hairdressing device 1 is designed for use by the user on the hair of a third person.

[0014] The hairdressing device 1, a non-limiting embodiment of which is illustrated by way of example in the figures, comprises a handle 2 (or handle) for manual gripping, which is intended to be gripped manually by the user to manipulate the hairdressing appliance 1. The handle 2 typically extends between a first end 3 and an opposite second end 4, preferably longitudinally along a (first) axis of extension A-A'. The handle 2 advantageously has a slender, slender shape, so that it can be grasped with the whole hand by an adult user. The hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises a blower module 5 (or "motorized fan unit"), advantageously onboard, designed to generate a flow F of air (forced, illustrated schematically by arrows in the figures), and a head styling device 6 connected to the handle 2, and via which the flow F of air generated by the blower module 5 is advantageously intended to be directed out of the hairdressing appliance 1 in order to be able to be blown in the direction of the hair of the user. Hairdressing appliance 1 is advantageously provided with an air inlet 7, through which ambient air can be sucked in by blower module 5 in order to be blown in the direction of the user's hair. The blower module 5, which typically comprises at least one fan actuated by an electric motor, can advantageously be arranged within the handle 2 or within the styling head 6. More preferably, however, the blower module 5 of the hairdressing appliance 1 is assembled to the handle 2 at the level of the second end 4 of the latter, so that the blower module 5 advantageously extends the handle 2 beyond the second end 4 of the latter. Advantageously, the styling head 6 is connected to the handle 2 at the level of the first end 3 of the latter. The blower module 5 is therefore preferably remote from the styling head 6 and the handle 2. It is thus possible to size the blower module 5 so as to generate a flow F of air with a high flow rate, economically , and without impacting the general size of the styling head 6 and the handle 2. In addition, such an arrangement of the blower module 5 advantageously makes it possible to better balance the weight of the hairdressing device 1, by a distribution masses on either side of the handle 2, since the handle 2 is located between the blower module 5 and the styling head 6. This contributes to the ergonomics and comfort of use of the device 1. By moreover, this makes it possible to move the blower module 5 as far away as possible from the ears of the user and therefore to limit the noise perceived by the latter in operation of the hairdressing appliance 1. In the case where the blower module 5 is arranged within handle 2, or is assembled to handle 2 at n level with the second end 4 of the latter, the hairdressing appliance 1 can then advantageously comprise a guide channel 8 (FIG. 14) formed inside the handle 2 to guide, channel, the flow F of air from the blower module 5 to styling head 6.

[0015] Preferably, the hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises a heating element provided to raise the temperature of the air flow F generated by the blower module 5. Embedded inside the hairdressing appliance 1, the heating element is arranged so as to be interposed in the flow F of air generated by the blower module 5. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the heating element is advantageously positioned inside the guide channel 8 air provided in the handle 2 (Figure 14). The heating element is typically an electric heating element, operating on the principle of the Joule effect, and comprising an electric heating resistor formed of an electric conductor wire (not shown) wound around an insulating core 9. Alternatively, the heating element could be housed inside the styling head 6, to the detriment, however, of the compactness of the latter.

[0016] Advantageously, the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises means for controlling and/or manual adjustment 10, by the user, of the electrical operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, and in particular of the blower module 5 and/or or heating element. He these are adjustment means, for example of the rocker switch type, with push-button and/or of the slide or wheel dimmer type as in the example illustrated in the figures, on which the user can act directly in order to electrically activating/deactivating the hairdressing appliance 1 and modifying the rotation speed of the fan of the blower module 5, and therefore the speed/flow rate of the flow F of air blown by the styling head 6, and/or the heating temperature of the heating element. Such manual control/adjustment means 10 can be positioned, for example, at the level of the handle 2 or at the level of the blower module 5, when the latter is assembled at the second end 4 of the handle 2 as in the example illustrated in figures. The hairdressing appliance 1 can also optionally comprise a cold air/hot air switch 11, for example arranged at the level of the handle 2, preferably at its first end 3, to control a start and/or a stop of the heating element. Advantageously constituting a portable electrical device, the hairdressing device 1 is preferably provided to be electrically powered from the mains, via a power cord 12 provided at one free end with an electrical connection plug (not shown) .

[0017]According to a variant (not shown), the styling head 6 can be designed to be connected, assembled, in a removable manner to the handle 2, so that the user can separate the styling head 6 from the handle 2, for example to clean or to replace the styling head 6. According to another variant, retained in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the styling head 6 is designed to remain permanently connected to the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 , and is therefore not intended (in normal use) to be separated from the handle 2 by the user. This simplifies both the design and the use of the hairdressing device 1 .

The styling head 6 of the hairdressing device 1 comprises a housing 13, which is fixed relative to the handle 2, and whose outer surface advantageously defines at least part of the general outer shape and outline of the styling head 6. Immobile relative to the handle 2, the housing 13 is advantageously connected to the handle 2 at the level of the first end 3 of the latter, so that the housing 13 directly extends the handle 2 beyond said first end 3. The outer surface of the housing 13 thus advantageously defines at least a part of the general external shape and contour of an end part of the hairdressing device 1 which extends the handle 2 of said hairdressing device 1. As in the mode of achievement illustrated in figures, the housing 13 may comprise a plurality of housing elements 13A, 13B, 13C assembled to each other, for example by screwing and/or snap-fastening. Advantageously, in order to simplify the design and assembly of the hairdressing device 1, and to improve its robustness, all or part of such housing elements 13A, 13B, 13C can form one or more monolithic parts with elements handle 2A, 2B corresponding complementary that can respectively include the handle 2, such as for example two half-shells (Figure 4).

The styling head 6 of the hairdressing device 1 further comprises a working element 14 (or "plateau" or even working "pad") comprising a (main) element 15 for mechanical engagement of the hair, capable of interacting mechanically with the user's hair in such a way as to brush it, to style it and/or even to comb it. The working element 14 typically comprises a support 16, provided with a support surface 17 oriented towards the outside of the hairdressing appliance 1 (in this case oriented towards the hair to be styled), and to which the mechanical engaging element 15 of the hair. For example, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the mechanical hair engagement element 15 may comprise a plurality of rows or strips 15A, 15B, 15C of bristles and/or brush bristles, fixed to the support 16 and projecting from the support surface 17, preferably in a direction substantially normal to the latter. Alternatively, the mechanical hair engagement member 15 could, for example, comprise bristles and/or brush bristles which are integral with the support 16. The support surface 17 may be substantially planar or preferably, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, curved towards the outside of the styling head 6. Optionally, the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair is removable, that is to say it is provided to be able to be detached the rest of the hairdressing device 1, and in particular the rest of the working element 14. Thus, the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair can be replaced in the event that it is damaged, or even be interchanged with another element for mechanical engagement of the hair so as to best adapt the hairdressing device 1 to the type of hair of the user and to the desired result. For example, the mechanical hair engagement element 15 can be fixed to the support 16 in a reversible manner by a slide assembly, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures where the rows or strips 15A, 15B, 15C of hairs and / or brush pins are each retained captive by a respective base which is housed in a groove of complementary shape provided in the support 16, and from which it can be separated by sliding in the direction of extension of said grooves. As in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the working element 14 can advantageously comprise side panels 14A, 14B, which extend on either side of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair and of the support. 16 of the latter, and laterally delimit the working element 14.

[0020] The working element 14 of the styling head 6 also comprises first and second air outlets 18, 19 (or "first air blow outlet" and "second air blow outlet") , through which the flow F of air is capable of being blown by the styling head 6 in the direction of the hair of the user and/or of the person to be styled. Said air outlets 18, 19 therefore constitute first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the styling head 6. The first and second air outlets 18, 19 are separate from each other, and therefore not merged and not contiguous, and are positioned on either side of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair. Thus, the working element 14 carries the first and second air outlets 18, 19 as well as the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, said air outlets 18, 19 existing concomitantly, permanently (and not alternatively or ephemerally) and being immobile with respect to the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair.

The working element 14 of the styling head 6 is arranged (at least in part) within the housing 13 of the styling head 6 so that the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair makes (at least least partially) protrudes from the housing 13. To this end, the housing 13 comprises, or at the very least defines, an opening (or notch) designed to accommodate the working element 14. Advantageously, the working element 14 has an outer surface 20 which defines a first face of the styling head 6, oriented towards the outside of the latter, in the direction of the hair to be styled. Said outer surface 20 advantageously includes the surface 17 of the support 16 of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair. The outer surface 20 advantageously includes an outer surface of the side panels 14A, 14B described above. The fact that the working element 14 is thus housed in the housing 13 of the styling head 6, and not in front of or on said housing 13, has a certain number of advantages. First of all, the box 13 thus forms a kind of protective envelope of at least a part of the working element 14, which limits the risk of damage to the working element 14 in the event of mechanical shocks to the styling head 6 (for example, in the event of a fall from the hairdressing appliance 1), as well as the risk of the user being burned by contact with the working element 14 when the flow F blown by one and/or the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the work element 14 is hot. The integration of the working element 14 in the housing 13 also makes it possible to limit the overall size of the styling head 6, and therefore allows a compact design of the latter. Furthermore, the housing 13 thus advantageously offers a zone for manual gripping of the styling head 6 by the user, typically in the context of a hairdressing gesture with two hands, one hand holding the hairdressing appliance 1 by the handle 2 and the other hand holding the styling head 6 by the housing 13, thereby limiting the risk of mechanical interaction between the working element 14 (potentially hot) and the hand of the user who holds the head of hairdressing 6. Thus, the hairdressing appliance 1 is of particularly robust, ergonomic, compact and safe design. Advantageously, as illustrated by example in the figures, the housing 13 (and more generally the styling head 6) extends longitudinally along an average (second) axis B-B', between a lower end 21 at which the housing 13 extends the handle 2 beyond the first end 3 of the latter, and an upper end 22 opposite.

The hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises an air directing member 23 (or "air deflecting member" or even "deflector") to direct the flow F of air generated by the blower module 5 at least towards said first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14. Separate from the working element 14, the air direction member 23 is advantageously arranged at least in part (and preferably in full) in the styling head 6, which contributes to a simple and compact design of the hairdressing device 1. Preferably, the air direction member 23 forms an air direction duct (or "air deflection duct", "deflector duct" or even "valve") which extends longitudinally from one end of the handle 2, and typically from the first end 3 of the handle 2 as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures. The air direction member 23 comprises two air direction outlets 24, 25, which are separate and distant from each other and are configured to direct, distribute, the flow F of air generated by the wind tunnel module 5 in different average directions (for example in directions substantially opposite). Preferably, the air directing member 23 comprises only two air directing outlets 24, 25, which advantageously have respective useful air passage sections which are substantially identical. In the case where the blower module 5 is arranged within the handle 2 or at the level of the second end 4 of the handle 2, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the air direction member 23 of air may advantageously comprise an air inlet 26 (FIGS. 12 and 14), connected to the air guide channel 8 formed inside the handle 2, to collect the air flow F generated by the blower module 5. The air direction member 23 thus advantageously extends the air guide channel 8 beyond the first end 3 of the handle 2. Advantageously, the air direction member 23 can form a conduit air direction, as already mentioned above, comprising a hollow tube 27 of generally cylindrical or preferably still tapered shape. Open at one of its ends to define said air inlet 26, the hollow tube 27 then preferably has a substantially airtight wall through which the air direction outlets 24, 25 are formed.

While the housing 13 is stationary relative to the handle 2, the working element 14 is mounted to rotate, to pivot, relative to the handle 2 (and therefore also relative to the housing 13) in a predetermined angular range along a (third) axis C-C' of rotation between:

- at least a first angular position in which a first of the air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 is in aeraulic communication with the first air outlet 18 of the working element 14 (FIGS. 5 and 6, in which a corresponding first path of the air flow F is illustrated by an arrow), and

- at least a second angular position, distinct from the first angular position, in which a second of the air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 is in aeraulic communication with the second air outlet 19 of the working element 14 (FIGS. 7 and 8, in which a corresponding second path of the air flow F is illustrated by an arrow).

[0024] In other words, the working element 14 is capable of occupying a plurality of different angular orientations (or positions) relative to the handle 2 by pivoting around the axis C-C' of rotation, in a range angular predetermined and advantageously limited. Work item 14 has some latitude to rotation about the axis C-C' of rotation and is therefore capable of being able to pivot, oscillate, relative to the handle 2 in said predetermined, limited angular range, while blowing the flow F of air out of the hairdressing device 1 by one and/or the other of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14. Thus, the interaction between the user's hair and the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair of the working element 14 may cause the working element 14 to pivot relative to the handle 2 along the axis C-C' of rotation, under the effect of a tensile force exerted by the hair of the user on the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair. This will then have the effect of blowing the flow F of air selectively through one and/or the other of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 according to the direction of brushing or styling the hair, and therefore according to the direction of pivoting of the working element 14 around said axis C-C' of rotation in the direction of one or the other of said first and second angular positions. In this way, the flow F of air is advantageously always blown as close as possible to the hair of the user, in the natural direction of the hair, from the root to the tip, without requiring any particular action or reflection on the part of the user, other than that of intuitively brushing his hair using the hairdressing device 1. The hairdressing device 1 according to the invention thus makes it possible to easily obtain styling and styling effects. forms particularly satisfying hair. Furthermore, given the fact that only the working element 14 is mounted for rotation with respect to the handle 2, and not the whole of the styling head 6, the hairdressing device 1 is particularly ergonomic and easy to use, even by a user without special professional hairdressing skills. Indeed, the inertia of the styling head 6 is relatively low, since only the mass of the working element 14 is rotated to cause a blowing of the flow F by one then by the other of the first and second air outlets 18, 19. In addition, this advantageously allows a particularly robust and compact design of the styling head. In addition, such a choice of design makes it possible to define, in a restricted space within the styling head 6, an internal aeraulic circuit generating relatively limited pressure drops, for optimal blowing of the flow F of air by the styling head. capping 6. Such a choice of design also allows the definition of a predetermined angular range (or angular travel) relatively low, which contributes to the ergonomics of the device. As illustrated by example in the figures, the working element 14 being arranged within the housing 13, the side panels 14A, 14B of the working element 14, arranged on either side of the axis C-C 'of rotation of the latter, thus advantageously come to slide, retract, at least partially inside the housing 13 when the working element 14 passes from one towards the other of said first and second angular positions. This thus makes it possible to limit the risk of interaction, mentioned above, of the working element 14 with a hand of the user holding the housing 13 of the styling head 6.

Preferably, the first and second angular positions are opposite extreme positions, said predetermined angular range being between 10° and 60°, preferably between 10° and 40°, preferably between 20° and 60° , and more preferably between 20° and 40° (for example 24°). Such ranges of values contribute to giving the device 1 a particularly ergonomic character in use, by optimizing the amplitude of the rotation (and therefore the effort, the duration and the pulling distance exerted by the hair on the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair) necessary to reach one of the first and second angular positions from the other of the first and second angular positions. The hairdressing appliance 1 is thus advantageously suitable for hair of all lengths. Advantageously, the first and second angular positions constitute extreme abutment positions. As such, the hairdressing appliance 1 advantageously comprises complementary abutment means, designed and arranged to mechanically delimit the predetermined angular range, and therefore to mechanically limit the latitude of rotation, of oscillation, of the working element 14 .

[0027] Advantageously, the hairdressing device 1 is designed and configured to prohibit the air communication of the second air outlet 19 of the working element 14 with the second air direction outlet 25 of the air direction member 23 when the working element 14 occupies said first angular position (FIGS. 5 and 6). The hairdressing appliance 1 is also advantageously designed and configured to reciprocally prohibit the aeraulic communication of the first air outlet 18 of the working element 14 with the first air direction outlet 24 of the steering member. of air 23 when the working element 14 respectively occupies said second angular position (FIGS. 7 and 8). In other words, the flow F of air is blown only via the first air outlet 18 when the working element 14 occupies said first position angular (Figures 5 and 6) and, conversely, the flow F of air is blown only via the second air outlet 19 when the working element 14 occupies said second angular position (Figures 7 and 8) . Thus, all of the air flow F generated by the blower module 5 can alternately be blown by one or the other only of said first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the steering member of air 23, respectively according to the first or the second angular position occupied by the working element 14 with respect to the handle 2. Such a characteristic advantageously makes it possible in particular to simplify the design of the styling head 6, to make the distribution of air to the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 by limiting pressure drops, as well as to optimize the blowing of the flow F of air in the direction of the user's hair to an optimal styling result.

The first and second air outlets 18, 19 may each be defined by a continuous elongated opening such as a slot or, preferably, each defined by a plurality of distinct orifices arranged in line, the continuous openings lines or rows of distinct orifices extending longitudinally respectively on either side of the hair engagement element 15, along a mean direction which is generally oriented along the axis B-B' of mean extension of the housing 13. However, other conformations and/or orientations of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 may alternatively be envisaged. Preferably, the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed and configured to blow alternately, via the first air outlet 18 or the second air outlet 19, a flow F of air of a volume flow identical, and preferably also of identical speed. As such, whether they are continuous or discontinuous, the first and second air outlets 18, 19 are of identical shapes to each other, and have identical useful air blowing sections. In addition, as envisaged above, the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 advantageously have respective useful air passage sections which are identical.

Advantageously, the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 are shaped and configured to blow the flow F of air out of the hairdressing appliance 1 in the direction of the (main) element of mechanical engagement 15 of the hair, which is positioned between the first and second air outlets 18, 19 as already explained above. Typically, as illustrated in the example at Figures 5 to 8 in particular, the first and second air outlets 18, 19 are as such arranged substantially opposite one another, on either side of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair . Such conformation and configuration of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 advantageously make it possible to blow the flow F of air from the root to the tip of the hair, in use of the hairdressing device 1 and the hair of the user being engaged with the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, so that the flow F of air thus blown from the root to the tip of the hair contributes to closing the scales of the hair, and therefore to improving the appearance and the solidity of these. This also advantageously contributes to giving shine to the hair and preventing the appearance of frizz. Alternatively, or preferably in a complementary manner, the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 are shaped and configured to blow the flow F of air out of the hairdressing device 1 of substantially tangential to the support surface 17 of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, which surface 17 is preferably domed (convex) towards the outside of the styling head 6. Thus, as schematically illustrated as an example in the figures 5 to 8 in particular, the trajectory of the flow F of air blown by one and/or the other of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 substantially follows the contour of the support surface 17 of the element of mechanical engagement 15 of the hair. In this way, the hair tends to be pressed against, or at the very least attracted towards, the working element 14 of the styling head 6 under the effect of the flow F of air, in particular by the Coanda effect. Even more advantageously, when the first and second air outlets 18, 19 are further shaped and configured to blow the flow F of air in the direction of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, which results in the hair is pressed against, or at the very least attracted towards, the support surface 17 of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair under the effect of the flow F of air. This contributes to an improvement in the hairstyling result, and in particular in the styling, brushing and/or even hair straightening effect which can be obtained using said hairdressing device 1 .

As in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, it is advantageous to provide that the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 are each formed by a plurality of separate orifices made in a plurality of distinct protrusions 28 which protrude from the external surface 20 of the working element 14 (In the figures, only some of the protrusions 28 have been referenced, so as not to impair the readability of said figures). The first and second air outlets 18, 19 are therefore advantageously each discontinuous, as mentioned previously. The protuberances 28 thus advantageously form bumps or teeth which contribute to separating the hair in order to better dry it and/or shape it, the flow F of blown air being divided by means of the plurality of distinct orifices into a plurality of distinct airflows directed as close as possible to the hair. In order to accentuate this effect of separation and good distribution of the hair on either side of each protrusion 28, secondary mechanical engagement means for the hair are advantageously arranged between each protuberance 28 (not shown). Said secondary mechanical engagement means comprise, for example, tufts of bristles and/or barbs. Said secondary mechanical engagement means also contribute to the correct orientation of the working element 14 by taking up part of the pulling force of the hair, as explained elsewhere, which further improves the ease and comfort of use. of the hairdressing appliance 1. In the preferential case illustrated in the figures where said air outlets 18, 19 are also shaped and configured to blow the flow F of air tangentially to the surface 17 supporting the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, said air outlets 18, 19 then advantageously form a plurality of air outlet "scoops", that is to say bent tubular ducts, which divide the flow F of air and blows it tangentially to the surface 17 of the support, more preferably in the direction of the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, so as to combine the aforementioned advantageous technical effects. Advantageously, said protrusions 28 define with the housing 13 of the styling head 6 complementary abutment means 29, to mechanically delimit the predetermined angular range, and therefore to mechanically limit the latitude of rotation, of oscillation, of the element of work 14 with respect to handle 2, as mentioned above (FIGS. 5 and 7).

[0031] Preferably, the hairdressing device 1 is designed and configured so that the working element 14 is capable of occupying a third angular position, illustrated as an example in Figures 1, 3, 9 and 10, which is angularly intermediate to the first and second angular positions, and in which the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 are simultaneously in aeraulic communication with the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the work element 14. Thus, when the work element 14 occupies said third angular position, the flow F of air generated by the blower module 5 can be simultaneously blown by the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 (FIGS. 9 and 10). Advantageously, the third angular position is a position angularly median to the first and second angular positions within the predetermined angular range. The amplitude of rotation of the working element 14 between the first and third angular positions is then identical to the amplitude of rotation of the working element 14 between the second and third angular positions (for example, an amplitude of 12 ° on either side of the third angular position).

[0032] Even more advantageously, the third angular position is a rest position, the working element 14 comprising a return member 30, preferably elastic, provided to automatically return the working element 14 to the third angular position, when the working element 14 occupies one or the other of said first and second angular positions. Thus, in the absence of force exerted on the working element 14 by interaction between the hair of the user and the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair, the working element 14 advantageously returns by itself automatically in the third intermediate angular position, called rest. The effort and the amplitude of rotation of the working element 14 by interaction between the hair of the user and the mechanical engagement element 15 of the hair of the working element 14 which will subsequently be necessary to reach one or the other of the first and second angular positions are thus advantageously reduced, which further improves the ease and comfort of use of the hairdressing device 1.

As illustrated by example in Figures 4 and 11, the return member 30 may comprise a leaf spring 31 (or leaf spring) working in bending, which extends longitudinally between two free ends along an axis of extension orthogonal to the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14. At a central portion, the leaf spring 31 is then fixed immobile relative to the housing 13 of the styling head 6 (and therefore by relative to the handle 2), while lateral portions 31 A, 31 B of the leaf spring 31 extending the central portion as far as the free ends of the leaf spring 31 are provided to come into contact with the working element 14 when this the latter is assembled to the housing 13, so that a pivoting of the working element 14 along its axis C-C' of rotation causes a bending of a lateral portion 31 A, 31 B corresponding to the leaf spring 31 . Alternatively, as illustrated as an example in FIG. 12, the member reminder 30 could comprise a spring rod 310 working in bending, advantageously arranged parallel to the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14, one end 310A of which is fixed immobile relative to the housing 13 of the styling head 6 (and therefore with respect to the handle 2) and an opposite end 310B is connected to the working element 14, when the latter is assembled to the housing 13. This variant of the return member 30 has the particular advantage of be less bulky than the one mentioned above. Of course, other suitable return members, elastic (compression spring(s), torsion spring(s), etc.) or not (pair of magnets, etc.), could be considered alternatively. Advantageously, the return member 30 is arranged outside the flow F of air circulating within the hairdressing device 1, so that the return member 30 does not cause disturbance of said flow F d air and, conversely, so that the flow F of air does not disturb the correct operation of the return member 30, in particular when the flow F of air has been heated by the heating element of the hairdressing device 1 .

[0034] Preferably, the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 with respect to the handle 2 is parallel to or coincides with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. The kinematics of the working element 14 is thus simple and reliable, and allows particularly intuitive use of the hairdressing appliance 1 by the user. More preferably still, the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 is parallel to the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2, and offset rearward, set back, from said axis A-A' of longitudinal extension with respect to the working element 14. The axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2 is thus positioned between the axis C-C' of rotation of the element of work 14 and the outer surface 20 of the work element 14 (FIGS. 3 and 14). Such a recessed arrangement advantageously allows the definition of a predetermined angular range (or angular displacement) relatively small, preferably according to the ranges of values already mentioned above, and therefore improved ergonomics, and this while retaining a head of capping 6 of limited size.

Advantageously, the air direction member 23 forms an air direction duct, as already mentioned above, which extends longitudinally from one end of the handle 2, and typically from the first end 3 of the handle 2, along a (fourth) axis D-D' of longitudinal extension which is preferably parallel to or coincident with the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 with respect to the handle 2. More again advantageously, the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23 is parallel to the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14, and offset in front of said axis C-C' of rotation with respect to the working element 14. The axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23 is thus positioned between the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 and the external surface 20 of the working element 14. Advantageously, the 'axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23 is parallel to or coincident with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. More advantageously still, the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23 coincides with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. Advantageously, the axis B-B' of mean extension of the housing 13 is itself coincident with the axis A-A 'longitudinal extension of the handle 2. Advantageously, the axes A-A', D-D' of respective longitudinal extension of the handle 2 and of the air direction member 23, the axis B-B' of average extension of the housing 13 and the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 are coplanar in a plane P1. These characteristics contribute on the one hand to the simplicity of design and operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, and on the other hand to its ergonomics and its ease of use. Of course, the invention is not however limited to such a configuration. Indeed, it could be alternatively envisaged, for example, that the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 be secant to the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2 according to an angle for example comprised between 5° and 25° and preferably between 5° and 15°, while being preferably parallel to the axis B-B' of average extension of the housing 13.

[0036] As already introduced previously, the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 are separate and distant from each other and are configured to direct, distribute, the flow F of air generated by the blower module 5 in different mean directions. Preferably, said air direction outlets 24, 25 are configured to direct the flow F of air in substantially opposite directions, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures. As such, the air direction outlets 24, 25 are thus advantageously positioned generally diametrically opposite with respect to the axis D-D 'of longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23 (Figures 5, 7 , 9 and 13). Such a configuration advantageously makes it possible in particular to simplify the design of the hairdressing appliance 1 and to optimize its aeraulic operation, while retaining a limited size of the appliance 1 and in particular of the styling head 6. In the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, and as can be seen in particular in Figures 4, 5, 7, 9, 13 and 14, the air steering member 23 forms an air steering duct. air comprising a hollow tube 27 of generally frustoconical shape (as envisaged above), one axis of revolution of which is advantageously formed by the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23. The axis D-D 'longitudinal extension of the air direction member 23 is here coincident with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. The axes A-A', D-D' of respective longitudinal extension of the handle 2 and of the air direction member 23 are themselves coincident with the axis B-B' of average extension of the housing 13. The axes A-A', D-D' of respective longitudinal extension of the handle 2 and of the air direction member 23, and the axis B-B 'of average extension of the housing 13 are also parallel to the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14. The latter is offset lé rear, recessed, said axis A-A 'of longitudinal extension relative to the working element 14 (Figures 3 and 14 in particular). Furthermore, the axes A-A', D-D' of respective longitudinal extension of the handle 2 and of the air direction member 23, the axis B-B' of average extension of the housing 13 and the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14 are coplanar in a plane P1 (FIGS. 3 and 14 in particular), as envisaged above.

The air direction duct formed by the air direction member 23 is here housed inside the housing 13 of the styling head 6, and rotatably mounted relative to the handle 2 to which it is connected. The air direction duct extends the air guide channel 8 provided inside the handle 2, via a large base of the frustoconical tube 27, at which is arranged the inlet of air 26 from the air direction duct. The useful passage section of the flow F of air inside the tube 27 thus decreases along the axis D-D′ of longitudinal extension of the air steering duct, moving away from the handle 2. The steering duct air advantageously comprises two single air direction outlets 24, 25, of identical respective useful sections, which are provided through the side wall of the hollow tube 27, which wall is airtight. Each of the air direction outlets 24, 25 takes, in this embodiment, the form of an oblong slot which extends longitudinally in a plane bearing the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction duct. air. In this example, the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 are arranged substantially diametrically opposite with respect to the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction duct. The generally tapered shape of the tube 27 of the duct air direction is advantageously provided to homogenize the profile of the air flow F, which circulates inside the tube 27 along the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction duct and escapes therefrom through the air direction outlets 24, 25.

[0039] In return, the styling head 6 advantageously comprises, in the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, a first and a second pipe portion 32, 33 provided to ensure aeraulic communication between the first and second outlets of the air direction 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 (air distribution duct) with the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14. As illustrated in particular in Figures 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11, the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 can advantageously be defined by an internal pipe device 34, for example formed of two complementary parts 34A, 34B of internal pipe device 34. Preferably, the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 are identical to one another, and in particular have identical useful air pipe section profiles. Housed within the casing 13 of the styling head 6, the internal channeling device 34 is fixedly connected to the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 and to said casing 13. The first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 are in aeraulic communication with the first and second duct portions 32, 33 respectively, the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 being arranged in correspondence with a corresponding inlet of the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 (FIGS. 5, 7 and 9). Advantageously, close cooperation in rotation of portions 35A, 35B of the internal face (or "closure portions") of the working element 14 (and in particular of the side panels 14A, 14B of the latter) with respect to the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 makes it possible, in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, to close off a respective outlet of said pipe portions 32, 33. air 19 of the working element 14 with the second air directing outlet 25 of the air directing member 23 (FIG. 5) and reciprocally of the first air outlet 18 of the working element 14 with the first air direction outlet 24 of the air direction member 23 (FIG. 7), according to said first or second angular position occupied by the working element 14. Advantageously, the front portions 35A, 35B internal (or "filling portions") of the element working nt 14 only partially block the respective outputs of the first and second channel portions 32, 33 when the working element 14 occupies the said third angular position, so that the air flow F is divided into two equal air flow portions, each directed towards one of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 (Figure 9).

[0040] According to an advantageous variant, used in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the styling head 6 also comprises a third air outlet 36 (or "third air blow outlet"), separate from the first and second air outlets 18, 19, and the air direction member 23 is mounted to move relative to the handle 2 at least between

- a first air direction configuration, in which at least one of the air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 is in aeraulic communication with at least one of the first and second outlets of air 18, 19 of the working element 14, and

- a second air direction configuration, in which at least one of the air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 is in aeraulic communication only with the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6.

[0041] In other words, the hairdressing device 1 is designed and configured so that, when the air direction member 23 occupies said first air direction configuration, the air direction member air 23 is capable of directing the flow F of air towards the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 (first mode of operation, FIGS. 5 to 10). Conversely, the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed and configured in such a way that, when the air directing member 23 occupies said second air directing configuration, the air directing member 23 is capable of directing the air flow F only towards the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6 (second mode of operation, FIGS. 13 and 14). The hairdressing appliance 1 is thus advantageously designed and configured to prevent any aeraulic communication between the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 and the third air outlet 36 of the the styling head 6, when the air direction member 23 occupies the first air direction configuration (FIGS. 5, 7 and 9, first mode of operation). Symmetrically, the hairdressing appliance 1 is advantageously designed and configured to prohibit any aeraulic communication between the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 and the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14, when the air direction member 23 occupies the second air direction configuration (FIG. 13, second mode of operation).

[0042] Preferably, the air direction member 23 is rotatably mounted relative to the handle 2 between said first and second air direction configurations, and this advantageously along an axis of rotation which is parallel to, and preferably coincides with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the axis of rotation of the air direction member 23 advantageously corresponds to the axis D-D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction duct formed by the air direction member 23. In other words, the air direction member 23 is thus advantageously mounted relative to the handle 2 according to a pivot connection, so as to thus be able to rotate relative to the handle 2, and the hairdressing device 1 is advantageously designed and configured to allow the user, by pivoting the air direction member 23 by compared to handle 2, to alternately select either the first and/or second output air ties 18, 19 (first mode of operation of the hairdressing device 1) or the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6 (second mode of operation of the hairdressing device 1) through which the flow F of air will be blown by the styling head 6. Thus, by rotating the air direction member 23 relative to the handle 2, the user can advantageously pass the hairdressing appliance 1

- a first mode of operation (or "blower brush" mode), in which the air direction member 23 occupies said first air direction configuration and in which the working element 14 can pivot, oscillate , between said first and second angular positions to blow the flow F of air through one and/or the other of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the styling head 6

- to a second mode of operation in which the air direction member 23 occupies said second air direction configuration and in which the air flow F is blown only via the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6.

[0043] Whereas, as mentioned above, the outer surface 20 of the working element 14 defines a first face of the styling head 6, which first face therefore thus carries the first and second air outlets 18 , 19 of the working element 14 (and therefore of the styling head 6), the housing 13 advantageously defines a second face of the styling head 6, which second face carries said third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6. As in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the element work 14 on the one hand, and the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6 on the other hand, are preferably arranged on either side of a plane containing the axis B-B' of average extension of the housing 13. Still as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the working element 14 on the one hand, and the third air outlet 36 of the head of styling 6 on the other hand, are preferably arranged on either side of a plane P2 containing the axis C-C' of rotation of the working element 14. The first and second faces of the styling head 6 are therefore thus arranged on either side of said plane P2 containing the C-C' axis of rotation of the working element 14. The C-C' axis of rotation of the working element working t 14 and the axis B-B' of average extension of the housing 13 being advantageously parallel or coincident with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2, the first and second faces of the styling head 6 are therefore thus advantageously arranged on either side of a plane containing the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. The hairdressing appliance 1 is thus particularly ergonomic and easy to use. Indeed, the user can thus easily use the hairdressing device 1 alternatively according to the first mode of operation (working element 14 / first face of the styling head 6 oriented opposite the hair) or according to the second mode of operation (third air outlet 36 / second face of the styling head 6 oriented opposite the hair), advantageously by a simple 180° rotation of the handle 2 of the device 1 .

As illustrated by example in Figure 2 in particular, the third air outlet 36 may advantageously have an opening of generally oblong, elongated shape, to blow the flow F of air in the form of an air knife . Alternatively, the third air outlet 36 could have, for example, an opening of generally circular shape to blow the air flow F in a substantially cylindrical or frustoconical shape. Thus, when the air direction member 23 occupies said second air direction configuration position (second mode of operation), the hairdressing device 1 can be advantageously used to dry the hair of the user (mode " hair dryer "). Advantageously, the styling head 6 also comprises deflector flaps 37 positioned at the level of the third air outlet 36 (FIGS. 2, 13 and 14 in particular), to homogenize the profile of the flow F of air blown through of the third air outlet 36, and to allow the air flow F to blow through the third air outlet 36 in an average direction of blowing which is preferably orthogonal to the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. Of course, the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6 may have one or more openings of general shape different from that described above, and the styling head 6 may be more generally provided to be able to be used other than for the sole drying of the hair, when the air directing member 23 occupies said second air directing configuration.

[0045] The hairdressing device 1 thus advantageously constitutes a multifunction device, combining a first mode of operation/use "blowing brush" and at least a second alternative mode of operation/use (hairdressing device called "two -in-un"), which is preferably a "hair dryer" mode as has just been explained in connection with the embodiment illustrated in the figures, according in particular to the chosen configuration of the third air outlet 36.

In the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, and as can be seen in particular in FIG. first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 (air distribution duct) with the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6, when the member air direction 23 occupies said second air direction configuration. Like the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 above, the third pipe portion 38 can advantageously be defined by the internal pipe device 34, which therefore constitutes a “three-way” (or “three-way”) internal pipe device. three-way distributor”). In accordance with the foregoing, the air direction member 23 is here advantageously mounted for rotation relative to the handle 2 between said first and second air direction configurations, according to an axis of rotation which corresponds to the axis D -D' of longitudinal extension of the air direction duct formed by the air direction member 23, and which is parallel to, and preferably coincides with, the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. The internal channeling device 34 is for its part advantageously fixed, immobile with respect to the handle 2.

[0047] Thus when the air direction member 23 occupies said second air direction configuration (FIGS. 13 and 14, second mode of operation), one or the other first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 is in aeraulic communication with the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6 via the third portion of line 38, by matching the air direction outlet 24, 25 concerned with an inlet of the third portion of line 38. The wall of the tube 27 of the air direction member 23 then closes off the first and second duct portions 32, 33, while the other of the first and second air directing outlets 24, 25 of the air directing member 23 is closed off by a wall portion 39 of the internal ducting device 34 In this way, any aeraulic communication is prohibited between the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 and the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the element working 14.

[0048] Conversely, when the air steering member 23 this time occupies the first air steering configuration (Figures 5 to 10 in particular, first mode of operation), the wall of the tube 27 of the steering member 23 then closes off the third portion of duct 38 of the internal ducting device 34. In this way, any aeraulic communication is prohibited between the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the steering member of 23 and the third air outlet 36 of the styling head 6. The first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 are then in aeraulic communication only with the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 respectively, by placing the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 respectively in correspondence with the corresponding inlet of the first and second pipe portions 32, 33. communicate ventilation of the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 with one and/or the other of the first and second air outlets 18, 19 of the element working element 14, then depends on the angular position occupied by the working element 14, and on the blocking (partial or total) or not of the corresponding outlet of the first and second pipe portions 32, 33 by one of the internal face portions 35A, 35B (or “closure portions”) corresponding to the working element 14 (FIGS. 5 and 7).

Advantageously, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the hairdressing device 1 is designed and configured to ensure passage of the air direction member 23 from one towards the other of said first and second air direction configurations by rotation of the air direction member 23 through an angle equal to 90°. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, this is made possible in particular by the particular arrangement of the first and second air direction outlets 24, 25 of the air direction member 23 and of the inlets of the first, second and third portions pipe 32, 33, 38 of the styling head 6.

[0050] The hairdressing device 1 advantageously comprises a control mechanism for controlling the passage of the air direction member 23 from one of the first and second air direction configurations to the other of the first and second air direction configurations. Preferably distinct from the manual control and/or adjustment means 10 of the electrical operation of the hairdressing device 1 mentioned above, said control mechanism thus makes it possible to choose the mode of operation of the hairdressing device 1, by modifying the air direction configuration of the air direction member 23. According to a preferred variant, implemented in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the control mechanism is more specifically a push-button control mechanism 40 push to control (mechanically) each passage of the air direction member from one of the first and second air direction configurations to the other of the first and second air direction configurations. Intended to be actuated manually by the user, the control mechanism 40 is therefore designed and configured to transform each push exerted by the user (for example using a finger of the user) on the button 41 of the control mechanism 40 in a movement (in particular a rotation) of the air direction member 23 from one of the first and second air direction configurations to the other of the first and second air direction configurations. air, or at least from one of said air direction configurations to the other of said air direction configurations. Such a push-push button control mechanism 40 contributes to making use of the hairdressing appliance 1 particularly simple and intuitive, since the reproduction of a simple push action performed by the user against the button 41 of the push-push button control mechanism 40, each time in the same direction of push, controls each change of operating mode of the hairdressing appliance 1. Each push exerted by the user on the button 41 of the mechanism control 40 thus advantageously makes it possible to pass from a first mode of operation of the hairdressing appliance 1 (first air direction configuration of the air direction member 23) to a second mode of operation of the apparatus of hairstyle 1 (second air direction configuration of the air direction member 23), then from the second mode of operation to the first mode of operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, and so on. Preferably, as illustrated in the figures, the button 41 of the push-push button control mechanism 40 is arranged at the level of the housing 13 of the styling head 6 of the hairdressing appliance 1. The button 41 typically has a portion of contact, or interaction portion, intended to come into direct contact with the user (for example with a finger of the latter) when the latter pushes against the button 41 to control the change of operating mode. Advantageously, at least said contact portion of button 41 protrudes from the outer surface of housing 13 in the absence of thrust exerted on button 41 . Advantageously, the button 41 may be arranged on top of the styling head 6, opposite the handle 2, and so that the button 41 moves along a rectilinear translation axis which is parallel, or preferably coincides , with the axis A-A' of longitudinal extension of the handle 2 (FIGS. 1 to 3, 14 and 15). The hairdressing device 1 is thus particularly safe to use, since the user cannot thus modify the mode of operation inadvertently using the hand with which he holds the handle 2. However, the button 41 remains easy to access for a finger or the palm of the user's other hand, for example. As in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the push-push button control mechanism 40 can advantageously comprise a rotary coupling part forming a cam and mechanically connected to the air direction member 23. The button 41 is then secured to at least one pin forming a follower which cooperates with said cam so that each push exerted by the user on the button 41 causes the coupling part to rotate about an axis of rotation of the coupling part and a corresponding rotation of the air direction member 23 according to a predetermined angle of rotation, typically equal to the angle of rotation necessary to cause the air direction member 23 to pass from one of the first and second air direction patterns to the other of the first and second air direction patterns. Preferably, the rotating coupling part forms a grooved drum cam, and the direction of rotation of the coupling part is identical each time the user pushes the button 41 into rotation. Obviously, the invention is not limited to such a push-push button control mechanism 40, and a control mechanism of different design, such as a simple wheel, adequate could alternatively be envisaged to control the passage of the air steering body 23 from its air direction patterns to the other of its air direction patterns.

Advantageously, the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises a visual indicator 42 to inform (visually) the user as to the air direction configuration occupied by the air direction member 23, and therefore as to to that of the operating modes of the hairdressing device 1 which is selected. For example, the visual indicator 42 may comprise two openings 43A, 43B formed in a free and visible face of the button 41, and an indicator piece 44 mounted to move relative to the button 41 so as to be visible or not, or to be visible differently, alternately through said openings 43A, 43B depending on which of said modes of operation is selected. Said openings 43A, 43B can have an identical shape, or different, distinctive shapes. In order to further improve the information provided to the user, said openings 43A, 43B can moreover advantageously each be associated with an additional visual marker (for example a drawing or an inscription "M1"/"M2", as in figure 15) explaining the corresponding mode of operation.

POSSIBILITY OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

The invention finds its application in the design and manufacture of hairdressing appliances, for example for domestic use, and more specifically portable hairdressing appliances designed to blow a flow of air in order to dry and/or facilitate the shaping of the hair.

Claims

1. Portable hairdressing appliance (1) comprising a blower module (5) for generating an air flow (F), a handle (2) for manual gripping and a styling head (6) connected to the handle (2) , said styling head (6) comprising

- a housing (13) which is fixed relative to the handle (2), and

- a working element (14) comprising a mechanical engagement element (15) for the hair and first and second air outlets (18, 19) distinct from each other and positioned on either side of the mechanical hair engaging element (15), said working element (14) being arranged within the housing (13) such that the mechanical hair engaging element (15) projects at least partially outside said housing (13), said apparatus (1) comprising an air directing member (23) comprising two air directing outlets (24, 25) distinct and spaced from each other to direct the flow (F) of air generated by the blower module (5) in different mean directions, said working element (14) being rotatably mounted relative to the handle (2) within a predetermined angular range along an axis (C- C') of rotation between:

- a first angular position in which a first of said air direction outlets (24, 25) of the air direction member (23) is in aeraulic communication with the first air outlet (18) of the work item (14), and

- a second angular position in which a second of said air direction outlets (24, 25) of the air direction member (23) is in aeraulic communication with the second air outlet (19) of the working element (14).

2. Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first and second angular positions are opposite extreme angular positions, said predetermined angular range being between 10° and 60°, preferably between 20° and 60°, and more preferably between 20° and 40°.

3. Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is designed and configured to prohibit air communication of the second air outlet (19) of the working element (14) with the second direction outlet. (25) of the air direction member (23) when the working element (14) occupies said first angular position, and to reciprocally prevent air communication from the first air outlet (18) of the working element (14) with the first air direction outlet (24) of the air direction member (23) when the working element (14) respectively occupies said second angular position.

4. Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (14) are shaped and configured to blow the flow (F) air out of the apparatus (1) towards the mechanical hair engaging element (15).

5. Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (14) are shaped and configured to blow the flow (F) air out of the apparatus (1) substantially tangential to a supporting surface (17) of the mechanical hair engaging element (15).

6. Apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 4 and 5, wherein the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (14) are each formed by a plurality of orifices formed in a plurality of separate protrusions (28) which protrude from an outer surface (20) of the working element (14).

7. Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is designed and configured in such a way that the working element is able to occupy a third angular position, which is angularly intermediate to said first and second angular positions, and in wherein the first and second air direction outlets (24, 25) of the air direction member (23) are simultaneously in airflow communication with the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (14).

8. Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the third angular position is a rest position, said working element (14) comprising a return member (30) for automatically recalling said working element (14) in said third angular position when it occupies one or the other of said first and second angular positions.

9. Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein said air directing member (23) forms an air directing duct, which extends longitudinally from one end (3) of the handle (2) along an axis (D-D') of longitudinal extension which is preferably parallel to or coinciding with the axis (C-C') of rotation of the working element (14) with respect to the sleeve (2).

10. Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the axis (C-C') of rotation of the working element (14) is parallel to or coinciding with an axis (A-A' ) longitudinal extension of the handle (2).

11. Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the styling head (6) comprises a third air outlet (36), distinct from the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (1), said air direction member (23) being mounted so as to be able to move, preferably in rotation, with respect to the handle (2) at least between

- a first air direction configuration in which at least one of the air direction outlets (24, 25) of the air direction member (23) is in air communication with at least one of the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (14), and

- a second air direction configuration in which at least one of the air direction outlets (24, 25) of the air direction member (23) is in aeraulic communication only with the third air outlet (36) of the styling head (6).

12. Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, which comprises a control mechanism (40) with a push-push button (41) for controlling each passage of the air direction member (23) of one of the first and second air direction patterns to the other of the first and second air direction patterns.

13. Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the button (41) of the push-push button control mechanism (40) is arranged at the housing (13) of the styling head (6) of the apparatus (1), at least a portion of contact of the button (41) of the push-push button control mechanism (40) preferably protruding from an outer surface of the housing (13) in the absence of a push exerted on the button (41).

14. Apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the first and second air outlets (18, 19) of the working element (14) on the one hand, and the third outlet air (36) on the other hand, are arranged on either side of a plane containing the axis (C-C ') of rotation of the working element (14).

15. Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein said mechanical hair engaging member (14) is removable.