JP2012040036A - Eyelash curler - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an eyelash curler capable of firmly curling with one hold.SOLUTION: The eyelash curler includes: a fixing arch 102; and a movable arch 104 progressing/retreating to/from the fixing arch 102, wherein the eyelash is curled by clipping the eyelash with the fixing arch 102 and the movable arch 104. The movable arch 104 is disposed to be offset in a bow-shaped convex direction with respect to the fixing arch 102. The fixing arch 102 and the movable arch 104 abut, each other, by slightly shifting in the offset direction when firmly holding a handle part. Both of them are shifted while holding the eyelash, thus, firmly curling the eyelash.

Description

  The present invention relates to the technical field of beauty and barber.

  Conventionally, there are many kinds of eyelash curlers for curling eyelashes (beautiful curlers and eyelash curlers).

  For example, the eyelash curler described in Patent Document 1 has a fixed arch 22 formed in an arcuate shape and a bow that moves forward and backward with respect to the fixed arch 22 in response to opening and closing of the first and second handle portions 10 and 12. Eyelash curling device comprising a movable movable arch 18 (and a rubber body 20 installed on the surface of the movable arch 18), and pinching and curling the eyelashes with the fixed arch 22 and the movable arch 18 (rubber body 20). It is. Although not limited to the eyelash curl device described in Patent Document 1, normally, the lower end of the fixed arch 22 is configured to be in contact with the center (the center in the thickness direction) of the rubber body 20 of the movable arch 18. Has been.

  The movable arch 18 moves back and forth (up and down) relative to the fixed arch 22 in conjunction with opening and closing of the first and second handle portions 10 and 12. Therefore, the eyelashes are positioned between the fixed arch 22 and the movable arch 18, and the entire eyelashes are curled by sandwiching the eyelashes in order from the vicinity of the base of the eyelashes toward the hair tips.

JP 2004-229722 A

  When the above-mentioned eyelash curler is used, there are many cases where it is not possible to sufficiently squeeze it at one specific location (especially when the eyelashes are thick or hard). In such a case, repeatedly squeezing at the same position It is necessary to perform brazing. However, since the same position is repeatedly pinched, there is a problem that the eyelashes themselves receive extra damage and that it takes time to complete the work.

  Then, this invention makes it the subject to provide the eyelash curl device which can perform a brazing firmly by one operation.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention according to claim 1 includes a fixed arch formed in an arcuate shape, an arcuate movable arch that moves forward and backward with respect to the fixed arch in response to opening and closing of a handle part, An eyelash curl device comprising an elastic body fixed to the movable arch, and curling the eyelashes with the fixed arch and the elastic body, wherein the elastic body is in an arcuate convex direction with respect to the fixed arch. 1. An eyelash curler characterized by being offset.

  By adopting such a configuration, when the handle portion is further gripped from the time when the fixed arch and the elastic body come into contact with each other, the position of the elastic body with respect to the fixed arch is slightly shifted in the offset direction. Strong brazing is performed on the eyelashes pinched by the occurrence of this displacement.

  In addition to the first aspect, the invention described in claim 2 includes a frame body that supports and fixes both ends of the fixed arch, and when the elastic body presses the fixed arch, An eyelash curl device comprising a displacement mechanism capable of displacing the fixed arch in a counter-pressing direction.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the eyelashes from being broken or cut off because the eyelashes are not pinched too strongly.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the second aspect, the displacement mechanism is configured by a bent portion formed at each of both ends of the fixed arch and bent so that the arcuate convex direction is concave. It is the eyelash curl device characterized by having.

  By adopting such a configuration, the fixed arch can be displaced with a simple structure.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the first to third aspects, the invention has a slide body that slides in response to opening and closing of the handle portion, and the movable arch rotates from the slide body in the arcuate convex direction. An eyelash curler characterized by being pivotally supported.

  By adopting such a configuration, even if a “displacement” in the offset direction occurs, an excessive moment is not applied to the member, so the operation feeling is light, and in addition, the occurrence of the “displacement” is hindered. There is nothing.

  By applying the present invention, brazing can be performed firmly even with a single operation, so that damage to the eyelash surface can be reduced and working time (makeup time) can be shortened.

It is a back side perspective view of the eyelash curl device concerning the present invention. It is an exploded view of the eyelash curl device according to the present invention. It is a front view of the eyelash curl device concerning the present invention. It is a right view of the eyelash curl device according to the present invention. It is sectional drawing which follows the AA line in FIG. It is a right side partial sectional view in the state where the handle part of the eyelash curl device concerning the present invention is opened. It is the figure which showed the operation state of the eyelash curl device, Comprising: (a) before grasping and closing a handle, (b) is a head part enlarged view, (c) is the end elevation which follows the BB line It is. It is the figure which showed the operation state of an eyelash curl device, Comprising: (a) in the state which closed the handle halfway, (b) is a head part enlarged view, (c) is the BB line. FIG. It is the figure which showed the operation state of an eyelash curl device, Comprising: (a) in the state which closed the handle | steering-wheel completely, (b) is a head part enlarged view, (c) is the same BB line. FIG. It is a general view of the eyelash curl device described in Patent Document 1.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a description will be given of an eyelash curl device 100 which is an example of an embodiment of the present invention. For easy understanding of the drawings, it should be noted that there are portions where the size and dimensions of each portion are exaggerated and there are portions that do not necessarily match the actual product. In addition, each drawing is viewed in the direction of the reference sign, and is expressed as upper, lower, left, right, near, and back based on the direction.

<Configuration of eyelash curl device>
The eyelash curl device 100 according to the present invention is mainly composed of a head portion 100a and an operation portion (handle portion) 100b. The head portion 100a is a portion that pinches and curls the eyelashes, while the operation portion 100b is a portion that operates and manages the movement of the head portion 100a with a hand. In the present specification, when the eyelash curl device 100 is used, a surface facing the user is referred to as a front surface, and the back surface, the right side surface, and the like are expressed as a reference.

  The head portion 100 a mainly includes a fixed arch 102 and a movable arch 104 that moves forward and backward with respect to the fixed arch 102. The fixed arch 102 is formed in an arc shape so as to be convex toward the back side. The reason why it is formed in such a shape is to conform to the shape in which the eyelashes grow. Further, the upper end of the fixed arch 102 is bent slightly toward the back side to form a rib 102a, and the rigidity against bending in the convex direction is ensured. Further, at both ends of the fixed arch 102, bent portions 102b bent in the direction opposite to the convex direction are formed. The curved portions 102b formed at both ends of the fixed arch 102 are capable of being displaced upward (reverse pressing direction) when the fixed arch 102 is pressed from below (displacement mechanism).

  The fixed arch 102 is fitted and fixed to the frame body 106 in the left and right direction (both ends). A fitting hole 106b is formed in the frame 106, and the frame 106 is fixed in such a manner that both ends of the fixed arch 102 are fitted into the fitting hole 106b. Further, a guide groove 106a is formed in the frame body 106, and protrusions 104b at both ends of the movable arch 104 are slidably fitted in the guide groove 106a.

  Similar to the fixed arch 102, the movable arch 104 is formed in an arc shape so as to be convex toward the back side. The reason why it is formed in such a shape is to conform to the shape of the eyelashes and to match the shape of the fixed arch 102. The movable arch 104 has a so-called “U-shaped” cross section (see FIGS. 5, 7, etc.), and a recess 104 b is formed on the upper side (the fixed arch 102 side). A rubber 105 (elastic body) is attached to the recess 104b. The movable arch 104 and the rubber 105 are slightly offset on the back side with respect to the fixed arch 102 (see FIG. 7C).

  The movable arch 104 is integrally formed with two support arms 108 extending downward, and a pin insertion hole 108b is formed in the vicinity of each lower end. The two support arms 108 are connected by a bridge 108a.

  These fixed arch 102, movable arch 104, rubber 105, frame body 106 and support arm 108 constitute a head portion 100a.

  On the other hand, the operation unit 100b mainly includes a first handle unit 110, a second handle unit 112 pivotally supported from the first handle unit 110, a slide body 114, a biasing rod 116, and a spring (elastic body) 118. Consists of.

  In the present embodiment, the first handle portion 110 is integrally formed with the frame body 106 constituting the head portion 100a. The first handle portion 110 has a so-called “U-shaped” cross section, and a recess 110 a is formed on the back side. The lower end of the first handle portion 110 is rounded, and a fixing pin 110c is provided in the vicinity of the lower end so as to bridge the recess 110a. Further, a finger stopper (positioning recess) 110b that is recessed in an arch shape that is just enough to hold the thumb (first finger) is formed below the front side of the first handle portion 110. A pin insertion hole 110d is formed above the first handle portion 110.

  The slide body 114 is slidably accommodated in the recess 110a of the first handle portion 110. The slide body 114 can slide along the longitudinal direction of the first handle portion 110. The slide body 114 is also a member having a “U-shaped” cross section, a pin insertion hole 114a is formed in the vicinity of the upper end, and a fixing pin 114b is bridged on the lower end side. Arrow-shaped through-holes are formed on both side surfaces of the slide body 114 so as to penetrate inward and outward, and the locking portion 114c corresponds to the arrow-shaped hooked portion. ) Corresponds to the guide groove 114d communicating with the locking portion 114c. In addition, the slide body 114 is connected to the movable arch 104 via the support arm 108 on the upper end side. The slide body 114 and the support arm 108 are connected in a manner that they are pivotally supported by a pin 122 and a retaining ring 123.

  The second handle portion 112 is a member having a “U-shaped” cross section formed in substantially the same size as the first handle portion 110. Pin insertion holes 112a and 112b are provided at both ends, and finger stoppers (positioning convex portions) 112c in which a part of the member is bent out in an arch shape are formed on the back side. One end (upper end) of the second handle portion 112 is pivotally supported from the first handle portion 110 by a pin 120 and a retaining ring 121. That is, the pin 120 is inserted into the pin insertion hole 110d of the first handle portion 110 and the pin insertion hole 112a of the second handle portion 112, and is further connected to the retaining ring 121 on the opposite side.

  The biasing rod 116 is a member having a “U” cross section, and has a pin-like protrusion 116a at one end and a pin insertion hole 116b at the other end. The pin-shaped protrusion 116a is fitted in an arrow-shaped through hole (the locking portion 114c and the guide groove 114d) formed in the slide body 114. On the other hand, the other end is pivotally supported by the pin 124 and the retaining ring 125 from the lower end side of the second handle portion 112.

  The spring (elastic body) 118 has hook portions 118a at both ends, and one of the hook portions 118a is hooked on the fixing pin 114b of the slide body 114, and the other is the first handle portion 110. The fixed pin 110c is hung. That is, the slide body 114 is always urged downward by the spring 118.

  The urging means and the urging force releasing means will be described together with the following actions and functions.

<Action and function of eyelash curl device>
As a result of constituting and assembling the members as described above, as shown in FIG. 6, when the pin-like protrusion 116a of the biasing rod 116 is aligned with the position of the locking portion 114c of the slide body 114, the elasticity generated by the spring 118 is generated. Can be transmitted to the second handle portion 112 via the biasing rod 116. In other words, when the slide body 114 is urged downward by a force that the spring 118 tries to contract, the urging force is urged through the pin-shaped protrusion 116 a fitted to the locking portion 114 c of the slide body 114. Since the force is transmitted to the rod 116, a biasing force is applied to push the entire biasing rod 116 downward. Further, this urging force is transmitted to the second handle portion 112 via a pin 124 inserted into a pin insertion hole 116 d provided at the lower end of the urging rod 116. Since the second handle portion 112 is pivotally supported from the first handle portion 110 on the upper end side thereof, the second handle portion 112 rotates with respect to the first handle portion 110 when the urging force is applied. As a result, the second handle portion 112 opens with respect to the first handle portion 110. That is, the entire mechanism that transmits the elasticity of these springs 118 to the second handle portion 112 side is the “biasing means”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, when the eyelash curl device 100 is not used, such as when being carried, the handle portion can be closed for compact storage. More specifically, the pin-like protrusion 116a located at the position of the locking portion 114c of the slide body 114 is moved to the guide groove 114d side communicating with the locking portion 114c. As a result, the urging force (force that urges the urging bar 116 downward) generated by the elasticity of the spring 118 is released, so that the open state of the second handle portion 112 cannot be maintained and is closed. In other words, the guide groove 114d communicating with the locking portion 114c serves as the “biasing force releasing means”.

  When the eyelash curl device 100 according to the present invention is used, the second handle portion 112 is held open so that the pin-shaped protrusion 116a is aligned with the position of the locking portion 114c as described above. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the first handle 110 side is the first finger (thumb), and the second handle 112 side is the second finger (index finger) and the third finger (middle finger). Operate with.

  As long as the handle portion is not squeezed strongly, the second handle portion 112 is opened by the urging means, and accordingly, the slide body 114 is also slid downward, and as a result, between the fixed arch 102 and the rubber 105. Is formed with a predetermined gap G (see FIG. 7). Although not shown, the eyelashes are used between the fixed arch 102 and the rubber 105 in this state.

  When the handle portion is gripped strongly, the second handle portion 112 approaches the first handle portion 110 while rotating (see FIG. 8). At this time, the pin-shaped protrusion 116a of the biasing bar 116 presses the locking portion 114c of the slide body 114, and the slide body 114 slides upward by the pressing force. Since the movable arch 104 is connected to the slide body 114 via the support arm 108, the movable arch 104 (and the rubber 105) slides toward the fixed arch 102, and the surface of the rubber 105 is formed at the lower end of the fixed arch 102. Abut. At this time, since the rubber 105 (and the movable arch 104) is slightly offset on the back side with respect to the fixed arch 102, the rubber 105 (and the movable arch 104) abuts while maintaining the offset state. Since the support arm 108 and the slide body 114 are not fixed to the rigid but are pivotally supported by the fixing pin 122, an excessive moment is not generated and the support arm 108 and the slide body 114 can slide straight with respect to the fixed arch 102. it can.

  When the handle portion is further gripped, the movable arch 104 (and the rubber 105) comes closer to the fixed arch 102 as shown in FIG. This approach proceeds while the rubber 105 is crushed. Although not shown, since the eyelashes are held between the fixed arch 102 and the rubber 105, the eyelashes are attached by the holding, and as a result, the eyelashes can be curled.

  In the eyelash curler 100 according to the present invention, the movable arch 104 (and the rubber 105) is offset from the fixed arch 102 on the back side (bow-shaped convex direction). As a result, when the handle portion is gripped to the end, a slight shift occurs in the direction in which the offset amount increases while the rubber 105 is crushed (change from σ1 to σ2). This misalignment causes the eyelashes to be more strongly lashed, so that it is not necessary to repeatedly operate the handle portion to pinch the eyelashes, and the eyelashes can be sufficiently curled even with a single pinch. Further, since the movable arch 104 to which the rubber 105 is fixed is pivotally supported from the slide body 114 (pivotally supported so as to be rotatable in the arcuate convex direction of the fixed arch 102), the occurrence of the deviation is inhibited. There is nothing.

  On the other hand, when the handle portion is gripped to the end, the fixed arch 102 is slightly displaced upward by the pressing force received from the rubber 105 (see FIG. 9). This is because the entire fixed arch 102 is easily bent upward (counter-pressing direction) by providing the curved portions 102b at both ends of the fixed arch 102. This slight bending prevents the pinched eyelashes from being broken or broken.

<Other configuration examples>
In the above description, the spring 118 is used as the elastic body, and the urging force is generated using the elasticity of the spring 118, but is not limited to the spring. For example, an elastic material such as rubber can be used. In the above description, the “force to shrink” of the spring 118 is used. On the contrary, a configuration using the “force to stretch” may be employed.

  In the above, all the main members are made of stainless steel (for example, SUS303). However, if necessary, all or a part of the members can be made of other materials.

  The elastic body provided on the surface of the movable arch 104 may use, for example, silicon other than rubber.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Eyelash curl device 100a ... Head part 100b ... Operation part 102 ... Fixed arch 104 ... Movable arch 105 ... Rubber 106 ... Frame 108 ... Support arm 110 ... 1st handle part 112 ... 2nd handle part 114 ... Slide body 114c ... locking portion 114d ... guide groove 116 ... urging rod 116a ... pin-shaped protrusion 118 ... springs 120, 122, 124 ... pins 121, 123, 125 ... retaining ring

Claims (4)

An arcuate fixed arch, an arcuate movable arch that moves forward and backward with respect to the fixed arch when the handle is opened and closed, and an elastic body fixed to the movable arch, the fixed arch and the elastic An eyelash curling device that curls the eyelashes with the body,
The eyelash curl device, wherein the elastic body is offset in an arcuate convex direction with respect to the fixed arch. In claim 1,
A frame for supporting and fixing both ends of the fixed arch;
An eyelash curl device comprising: a displacement mechanism capable of displacing the fixed arch in a counter-pressing direction with respect to the frame when the elastic body presses the fixed arch. In claim 2,
The eyelash curl device, wherein the displacement mechanism is formed of a bent portion formed at each of both ends of the fixed arch and bent so that the arcuate convex direction is concave. In any one of Claims 1-3,
An eyelash curl device comprising a slide body that slides in response to opening and closing of the handle portion, wherein the movable arch is pivotally supported from the slide body so as to be rotatable in the arcuate convex direction.

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