JP2009261627A - Electric razor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simultaneously perform steam processing and body hair removal so as to perform body hair removal in the state that a stem effect is high since emission of steam and body hair removal cannot be performed simultaneously and so the steam effect decreases when the body hair removal is performed, regardless of the steam processing performed in advance. <P>SOLUTION: The electric razor 1 including a body hair removal part 3 provided with a plurality of blades 32 for removing body hair and a blade head part 31 for covering the blades 32, and an electric razor body 11 provided with a grip part 12 gripped when removing the body hair, is provided with a steam generator 2 which includes a steam heating part 23, a water storage part 24, and a steam discharging part 22. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electric razor.

  Traditionally, applying steam at the time of skin or body hair treatment has the barber effect of opening pores, softening body hair, and tensioning the skin, so apply steam before body hair treatment Sometimes. As a steam processing tool, for example, there is a portable handy steamer as disclosed in Patent Document 1, which can be held by hand and applied to skin or body hair to easily obtain a steam effect.

However, there is no electric razor with a steam generator attached. Therefore, steam treatment cannot be performed at the same time as body hair treatment, so after using a handy steamer, it is necessary to change it to an electric razor, and when steamed skin or body hair undergoes body hair treatment, it cools and the steam effect decreases. The barber effect is not sufficiently obtained.
Japanese National Patent Publication No. 8-501957

  The electric shaver of the present invention was invented in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and by performing steam treatment and body hair treatment at the same time, body hair treatment can be performed with a high steam effect, and body hair can be shaved shorter. Therefore, it is an object to reduce irritation to the skin due to body hair treatment.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises a plurality of blades 32 for performing body hair treatment, a body hair treatment part 3 comprising a blade head part 31 covering the blades 32, and an electric razor body 11 provided with a grip part 12. In the electric razor 1, a water storage unit 24 that stores water for the steam 7, a steam heating unit 23 that generates the steam 7 by heating the water supplied from the water storage unit 24, and a steam discharge that discharges the generated steam 7. The steam generator 2 including the unit 22 is provided.

  With this configuration, it is possible to treat the hair while applying the steam 7 and maintain a high steam effect even during the treatment of the hair, so that the pores are opened and shaved shorter, the hair becomes softer, and the skin tension is increased. The stimulation of the retained hair treatment can be reduced.

  The electric razor 1 and the steam generator 2 may be configured integrally, or the steam generator 2 may be configured to be detachable from the electric razor body 11.

  Further, when the steam generator 2 is detachable, or when the steam generator 2 is attached to the electric razor main body 11, the electric circuit and the electric circuit of the electric razor main body 11 are electrically connected by the energizing terminal 28 provided in the steam generator 2. It may be one that can be connected.

  Moreover, the steam discharge | release part 22 of the steam generator 2 may be provided in the peripheral part of the blade 32 of the body hair processing part 3 of the electric razor 1, and the steam 7 may be discharge | released toward the human body 8. FIG.

  Furthermore, the contact surface 33 to be brought into contact with the human body 8 of the hair processing unit 3 when performing the hair processing is set as the front surface, and the steam discharge unit 22 of the steam generating device 2 is formed on the surface near the human body 8 on the side of the blade head unit 31. It is also possible to discharge the steam 7 toward the human body 8.

  Furthermore, the steam discharge | release part 22 of the steam generator 2 may be provided between the blade 32 provided with multiple in the body hair processing part 3, and the blade 32, and the steam 7 may be discharge | released between the blades 32 and 32. FIG.

  The steam discharge portion 22 is provided in the form of a combination of any two or all of the peripheral portion of the blade 32, the side of the blade head portion 31 near the human body 8, and the blade 32, and the steam 7 toward the human body 8. May be configured to be released.

  Further, it is preferable that the steam 7 is discharged only when the steam discharge portion 22 or the hair processing unit 3 comes into contact with the human body 8, since the discharge amount of the steam 7 can be saved.

  In addition, it is preferable to provide the steam heating unit 23 at a location away from the grip portion 12 of the electric razor 1 because the heat of the steam heating portion 23 does not heat the grip portion 12 and the hand does not become hot.

  Further, when performing the hair processing by gripping the grip portion 12, the steam generating device 2 is configured to sandwich the grip portion 12 with respect to the human body 8, so that the human body 8 such as when shaving under the chin or the like is provided. Even when the electric razor main body 11 approaches, the steam generator 2 is less likely to contact the human body 8 and is not obstructed, and the steam generator 2 is provided in a place that does not contact the grip portion 12 and the gripped hand. 8 and the heat of the steam heating unit 23 are not directly transferred to the gripping hand.

  Moreover, the steam heating part 23 is provided in the position away from the blade head part 31 by setting it as the structure which the water storage part 24 is located between the blade head part 31 and the steam heating part 23, and the blade head is provided by the steam heating part 23. The part 31 may be prevented from becoming hot.

  In addition, it is preferable to provide a suction device 5 that sucks body hair generated by the body hair treatment, so that the body hair can be comfortably treated.

  Furthermore, in order to obtain a comfortable steam effect according to the user's preference, the user may arbitrarily select and adjust the amount of the steam 7 to be released.

  As described above, in the first aspect of the present invention, the hair processing section provided with a plurality of blades for treating body hair and the blade head section for covering the blade, and the grip section for gripping when performing body hair processing A steam generator comprising a water storage unit, a steam heating unit, and a steam discharge unit is provided on the electric razor consisting of an electric razor main body, and the hair treatment is possible while applying steam. The body hair can be treated with a high steam effect without cooling the heat, and the hair can be shaved with the pores widened, the body hair becomes soft, and the skin is stretched to reduce irritation caused by the body hair treatment.

  In addition, in the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, since the electric razor and the steam generator are integrated, the overall configuration becomes easy and can be made inexpensive.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, since the steam generator is detachable from the main body of the electric razor, the steam generator is used when the steam generator is not used. Can be separated from the main body of the electric razor.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3, when the steam generator is attached to the electric razor body, the energizing terminal provided in the steam generator is an electric razor. It is possible to make electrical connection with the main body circuit, to link the steam operation with the operation of the electric razor main body, and to simplify the steam operation and the hair processing operation.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, in addition to the effects of the inventions according to claims 1 to 4, only body hair and skin to be treated by the blade are discharged by discharging steam from the peripheral portion of the blade of the electric razor. Steam can be applied to reduce wasteful steam.

  In addition, in the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, when the contact surface to the human body of the hair treatment unit that performs the hair treatment by contacting the human body is the front, The steam hits the surface that was originally hidden by the blade head part and the electric razor body, and the steam discharge part is against the mirror. The position of the mirror prevents the mirror from becoming clouded by steam, making it difficult to check the treatment status of body hair.

  Further, in the invention of claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 5 above, by discharging steam from between the blades, both sides of the steam are surrounded by the blades, Wasteful steam can be reduced, and a higher steam effect can be maintained.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 8, in addition to the effects of the inventions according to claims 1 to 7, it is judged that steam is released only when the steam discharge portion or the hair treatment portion is brought into contact with the human body. By providing the apparatus, steam can be discharged only when necessary, and the amount of steam discharged can be suppressed, so that water consumption in the water storage section can be suppressed and the time for steaming can be extended.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 9, in addition to the effects of the inventions according to claims 1 to 8, the steam heating portion is provided at a location away from the grip portion of the electric razor body, thereby The enlargement and the grip portion can be prevented from becoming hot, and a comfortable holding feeling can be obtained.

  In addition, in the invention of claim 10, in addition to the effects of the inventions of claims 1 to 9, steam discharge is performed even when the electric razor approaches the human body when gripping the grip portion and performing hair processing. Except for the part, the steam generator is located at a position sandwiching the grip part with respect to the human body and is provided away from the grip part, so that it is difficult to touch the human body and does not interfere with the hair treatment, the steam heating part is the human body, Since it is away from the grip part and the gripped hand, it is difficult for the heat of the steam heating part to go directly to the human body or the grip part and the gripped hand, so that the hair treatment can be performed comfortably.

  In addition, in the invention according to claim 11, in addition to the effects of the inventions according to claims 1 to 10, the body hair treatment unit is provided by positioning the water storage unit between the body hair treatment unit and the steam heating unit. It becomes a positional relationship away from the steam heating unit, and the steam heating unit can prevent the hair treatment unit from becoming hot.

  In addition, in the invention according to claim 12, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claims 1 to 11, by providing a suction device for sucking body hair litter generated when body hair treatment is performed, The adhering body hair litter can be sucked off, and the body hair lint does not interfere with the body hair treatment, and the body hair treatment can be continued comfortably.

  In the invention according to claim 13, in addition to the effects of the inventions according to claims 1 to 12, the user can adjust the amount of steam to be discharged by the adjustment unit, so that the user can respond to the preference of the user. Steam can be applied under steam conditions, and comfortable hair treatment can be performed.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

  An embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, and an electric razor body 11 provided with a grip portion 12 to be gripped when performing hair processing and a neck portion 15 that is constricted, and an electric razor body 11. And an electric shaver 1 comprising a hair processing unit 3 that performs hair processing connected by a neck portion 15.

  The body hair processing unit 3 includes a plurality of blades 32 for processing body hairs, and a blade head unit 31 provided with driving means (not shown in the present embodiment) for driving the blades 32. The blade 32 is a contact surface. In 33, it exposes from the blade head part 31, and a human hair 8 is processed by making it contact with the human body 8 with the contact surface 33. FIG.

  In addition, a steam generator 2 is detachably attached to a neck portion 15 provided in the electric razor body 11, and an energizing terminal 13 that is electrically connected to the steam generator 2 is directed to the steam generator 2. Is provided.

  By grasping the grip portion 12 of the electric razor body 11 and releasing the steam 7 from the steam generator 2, the body hair processing portion 3 of the electric razor 1 is operated to perform steam processing and body hair processing simultaneously. is there.

  The steam generator 2 is covered with a casing 21 and a casing cover 21a, and includes a steam discharge unit 22, a steam heating unit 23, and a water storage unit 24 as a steam generation mechanism.

  The casing 21 of the steam generator 2 is provided in such a manner that the neck portion 15 of the electric razor main body 11 is sandwiched between the projecting portions 26 and 26 which are divided into two portions, toward the electric razor 1 side.

  Mounting hooks 27 and 27 for attaching the steam generator 2 to the electric razor main body 11 are provided on the opposite side surfaces of the protruding portions 26 and 26 of the casing 21, respectively, and are attached to the neck portion 15 provided on the electric razor main body 11.

  Further, a steam generator for making electrical connection with the current-carrying terminal 13 of the electric razor 1 is provided on the surface where the neck portion 15 of the electric razor 1 and the casing 21 come into contact with each other between the opposing side surfaces of the protruding portions 26 and 26 of the casing 21. A through hole 28a for the second energizing terminal 28 is provided, and the energizing terminal 28 of the steam generator 2 is provided inside the through hole 28a.

  The energizing terminal 28 is to be electrically connected to the energizing terminal 13 provided in the neck portion 15 of the electric razor 1 when the steam generator 2 is attached to the electric razor 1.

  Further, inside the casing 21 of the steam generator 2, a water storage unit 24 that stores water for the steam 7, a steam heating unit 23 that heats the water supplied from the water storage unit 24, and a steam heating unit 23, A steam discharge portion 22 that discharges the generated steam 7 connected by the tube 25 is provided.

  The water storage unit 24 includes a water tank 241 that stores water for the steam 7 and a lid 242 that closes a supply port for supplying water to the water tank 241. The water tank 241 is detachable from the steam generator 2. Is provided.

  Furthermore, by providing the casing cover 21a with an opening 29 for attaching / detaching the water tank 241, water can be easily supplied.

  The steam heating unit 23 receives water from the water storage unit 24 and generates steam 7. The steam heating unit 23 is fixed to the boiler chamber 231 with screws 234 in close contact with the boiler chamber 231 and the boiler chamber 231. The heater 232 is provided.

  The boiler chamber 231 is supplied with water for the steam 7 from the water tank 241 of the water storage unit 24, and the boiler chamber 231 is heated by the heater 232 that is closely fixed to generate the steam 7.

  The heater 232 is supplied with electric power from an external power source by a cord 233, and the electric razor main body 11 has an electric connection between the energizing terminal 28 of the steam generator 2 and the energizing terminal 13 of the electric shaver 1. It may be one that can be operated in conjunction with the switch 14 to turn on or off the generation of the steam 7.

  The generated steam 7 flows from the boiler chamber 231 through the tube 25 to the steam discharge portion 22 provided at each end portion of the tube 25 divided into two branches.

  The steam discharge portion 22 is provided with discharge ports 221 and 221 that are opened circularly toward the human body 8 in the two projecting portions 26 and 26 of the casing 21, and the steam 7 flowing from the tube 25 is discharged from the discharge port 221. Thus, it is discharged toward the human body 8.

  Furthermore, the discharge port 221 is provided with a variable lever 222 that is an adjustment unit for adjusting the discharge amount of the steam 7.

  The variable lever 222 is made of rubber or resin, and is provided orthogonal to the flow direction of the steam 7. One end projects from the projecting portion 26 of the casing 21, and the other end projects into the discharge port 221. It is what.

  The variable lever 222 can enter and exit the inside of the discharge port 221. By causing the variable port 222 to enter and exit the discharge port 221, the gap S inside the discharge port 221 changes and the discharge amount of the steam 7 can be adjusted. The discharge amount of steam 7 can be adjusted to the user's preference.

  Further, a determination device (detection means such as a contact sensor for detecting whether or not the steam discharge portion 22 and the human body 8 are in contact with each other and a control means for automatically turning on / off the generation of the steam 7 based on information from the contact sensor ( (Not shown in the present embodiment) is provided in the steam generating device 2 so that the operation of the steam generating device 2 is simplified, and the steam 7 can be discharged only when the steam effect is necessary, and the steam 7 is discharged excessively. It is possible to prevent this, and to extend the usable time of the steam generator 2.

  Furthermore, a determination device comprising a detection means such as a contact sensor for detecting whether the hair processing unit 3 is in contact with the human body 8 and a control means for automatically turning on / off the generation of the steam 7 based on information from the contact sensor. By providing the steam 7 only when the hair processing unit 3 is in contact with the human body 8 and generating and releasing the steam 7, the steam 7 is released only when the hair processing is performed, and the steam 7 is discharged excessively. It may be possible to prevent the steam generation apparatus 2 from being used and to extend the usable time of the steam generator 2.

  Further, when the steam generator 2 grips the grip portion 12 to perform hair processing, the steam generator 2 is configured so that the steam generator 2 does not contact the grip portion 12 and the hand holding the grip portion 12, and the neck portion of the electric razor body 11 15 is attached.

  Since the steam generator 2 is provided in a configuration that does not contact the grip part 12 and the hand that grips the grip part 12, the grip part 12 and the gripped hand are not directly heated by the heater 232 of the steam heating part 23, Deterioration of the grip feeling of the grip portion 12 can be prevented.

  Moreover, the heater 232 of the steam heating unit 23 always sandwiches the water storage unit 24 with respect to the body hair treatment unit 3 by adopting a configuration in which the water storage unit 24 is provided between the steam heating unit 23 and the body hair treatment unit 3. The body hair processing unit 3 can be prevented from being heated by the heater 232.

  Furthermore, the steam heating unit 23 is located at the position where the electric shaver 1 is sandwiched with respect to the human body 8 when performing the hair treatment by holding the grip unit 12, and the heat of the heater 232 of the steam heating unit 23 is transmitted to the human body 8. Hateful.

  Further, even when the grip portion 12 is very close to the human body 8 when shaving the chin or the like, the steam generator 2 is at a position away from the human body 8 with the electric razor 1 sandwiched except for the steam discharge portion 22. Therefore, the steam generator 2 does not come into contact with the human body 8 except for the steam discharge portion 22 and does not hinder operability.

  In another example shown in FIG. 6, when the hair treatment is performed by bringing the contact surface 33 provided with the blade 32 into contact with the surface of the human body 8 that performs the hair treatment, the human body 8 is contacted to perform the hair treatment. By providing the contact surface 33 provided with the blade 32 as the front surface of the hair processing unit 3, and providing the discharge ports 221 on the left and right side surfaces respectively so as to sandwich the blade head portion 31 from the side surfaces with the steam discharge portions 22, 22. Steam 7 is discharged from the left and right side surfaces of the blade head portion 31 toward the front.

  Furthermore, the steam generator 2 is attached to the blade head portion 31 with respect to the electric razor 1, and the steam generator 2 may be attached to a portion other than the neck portion 15.

  Moreover, the steam discharge | release part 22 and the discharge port 221 are not only provided two, but plural or only one may be provided.

  Further, in another example shown in FIG. 7, the discharge port 221 of the steam discharge unit 22 is provided between the plurality of blades 32 of the body hair treatment unit 3, and the steam 7 is discharged from between the blades 32, 32. Since the steam 7 hits the same part as the part where the human hair 8 is treated with the blade 32, the amount of steam 7 can be saved, and the steam generator 2 can be used for a long time. Can be stretched.

  Furthermore, since the hair processing unit 3 is composed of a plurality of blades 32, there may be a plurality of blades 32 and 32, and a discharge port 221 may be provided between some or all of the blades 32 and 32, respectively.

  Further, a plurality of the steam discharge portions 22 and the discharge ports 221 are provided at a position where the protrusion 26 attached to the neck portion 15, the side surface of the blade head portion 31, between the blades 32, 32, or a combination of all, or It may be provided integrally, or may be capable of changing and adjusting the discharge position in a timely manner according to the user's preference.

  In addition, the shape of the opening of the discharge port 222 may be not only circular but may be opened in a semicircular shape, and may be polygonal, and the shape of the opening is a shape that matches the attached position or gap, It may be provided freely.

  Further, in another example shown in FIG. 8, the steam generating device 2 is provided with a suction device 5 that sucks body hair generated by performing body hair treatment. This prevents the hair treatment from being inhibited.

  The suction device 5 includes a suction port 51 that sucks body hair litter, a ventilation tube 53, and a suction part 52. The suction device 5 sucks body hair litter from the suction port 51, passes through the ventilation tube 53, and is provided inside the steam generator 2. The suction portion 52 is sucked.

  In addition, in order to prevent the steam effect from being reduced by the steam 7 coming out from the discharge port 221 being directly sucked into the suction port 51 before touching the human body 8, the suction port 51 allows the hair processing unit 3 to be discharged from the discharge port 221. It is provided at a position sandwiched between the two.

  Further, in another example shown in FIG. 9, the steam generator 2 is provided integrally with the electric shaver 1, and the side on which the hair processing unit 3 is provided is above the grip portion 12 of the electric shaver body 11, The steam discharge part 22 is provided in the neck part 15 above the grip part 12, the water storage part 24 is provided below the grip part 12, and the steam heating part 23 is provided below the water storage part 24.

  By providing the steam heating part 23 and the water storage part 24 of the steam generator 2 at a location below the grip part 12, the grip part 12 is enlarged and the steam heating part 23 is prevented from being heated by the steam heating part 23. It is possible to prevent the grip portion 12 from becoming hot by providing the water storage portion 24 between the grip portion 12 and the steam heating portion 23.

  Further, in the electric shaver 1 provided integrally with the steam generator 2 described above, the position of the discharge port 221 is the same as that of the other examples such as FIGS. 32 may be provided at a position between 32 and 32, and may be a combination of the discharge ports 221 provided at the respective positions. Only two discharge ports 221 are provided. Alternatively, a plurality or one may be used.

  Furthermore, even if the steam discharge device 2 is provided integrally with the electric razor 1, detection such as a contact sensor for detecting whether the hair processing unit 3 or the steam discharge unit 22 is in contact with the human body 8 or the like. And a control device that automatically turns on and off the heater 232 of the steam heating unit 23 based on information from the detection device, the steam 7 can be released only when the steam effect is required. 2 is simplified, the steam 7 can be saved, and the time in which the steam generator 2 can be used can be extended.

It is a side view of the Example of this invention. It is a perspective view same as the above. It is a perspective view of the state which removed the steam generator from the electric shaver same as the above. It is a disassembled perspective view of a steam generator same as the above. It is an important section expanded sectional view around a variable lever same as the above. As another example of the above, it is a side view in which steam discharge portions are provided on both the left and right side surfaces of the peripheral portion of the blade head portion. It is the (a) side view of what provided the discharge port between the blades as another example same as the above, and (b) the simplified figure in the body hair treating part. It is a side view of what provided the suction device as another example same as the above. As another example of the above, it is a side view in which an electric razor and a steam generator are provided integrally.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electric razor 11 Electric razor main body 12 Grip part 13 Current supply terminal 14 Switch 15 Neck part 2 Steam generator 21 Casing 21a Casing cover 22 Steam discharge part 221 Release port 222 Variable lever 23 Steam heating part 231 Boiler room 232 Heater 233 Code 234 Screw 24 Water storage part 241 Water tank 242 Lid 25 Tube 26 Projection part 26a Projection part 27 Mounting hook 28 Current supply terminal 28a Through hole 29 Opening part 3 Hair treatment part 31 Blade head part 32 Blade 33 Contact surface 5 Suction device 51 Suction port 52 Suction Part 53 Ventilation pipe 7 Steam 8 Human body S Clearance

Claims (13)

  Supplied from the water storage unit and the water storage unit to the electric razor comprising a body hair processing unit provided with a blade head unit for processing body hair and an electric razor body provided with a grip part to be gripped when performing body hair processing An electric shaver provided with a steam generator comprising a steam heating section for heating water to generate steam and a steam discharge section for discharging the generated steam.   2. The electric shaver according to claim 1, wherein the steam generator is integral with the electric shaver body.   The electric shaver according to claim 1, wherein the steam generator is detachable from the main body of the electric shaver.   4. The electric shaver according to claim 3, wherein when the steam generator is attached to the electric razor body, the steam generator is provided with an energizing terminal for making an electrical connection with a main body circuit of the electric razor.   The electric shaver according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a steam discharge portion is provided in a peripheral portion of the blade.   6. The electric shaver according to claim 5, wherein a steam discharge portion is provided on a surface on the side close to the human body when the front surface of the hair processing unit in contact with the human body is provided with the blade.   The electric shaver according to claim 5, wherein a steam discharge portion is provided between the blades.   The electric shaver according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a determination device that discharges steam only when the steam discharge unit or the hair processing unit is brought into contact with a human body.   The electric shaver according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a steam heating unit is provided at a location apart from the grip unit.   When performing hair processing by gripping the grip portion, the steam generating device is provided at a position where the grip portion is sandwiched with respect to the human body and is not in contact with the grip portion and the gripped hand. The electric shaver according to any one of claims 1 to 9.   The electric shaver according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a water storage unit is positioned between the body hair treatment unit and the steam heating unit.   The electric razor according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a suction device that sucks hair scraps generated when the hair treatment is performed.   The electric shaver according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising an adjustment unit that allows a user to adjust the amount of steam to be discharged.

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