JP2012105850A - Mixing instrument for hair cosmetics - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve mixing efficiency and to suppress unevenness of foam when mixing a plurality of agents self-foaming to serve as foam-like hair cosmetics when mixed with each other.SOLUTION: An instrument for mixing the plurality of agents self-foaming to serve as the foam-like hair cosmetics when mixed with each other includes a plate part of plate shape. A plurality of holes penetrating the plate part in the thickness direction are formed near the tip of the plate part.

Description

  The present invention relates to a mixing device for hair cosmetics, and more particularly to a device for mixing a plurality of agents that self-foam and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed together.

  Non-foamed two-component hair cosmetics (hair dyes or depigmenting agents) that use two liquid or cream-like agents mixed with a spatula or the like are known. Non-foamed hair cosmetics have room for improvement in terms of ease of application to hair.

  In order to make hair cosmetics into a foam that is easy to apply to hair, aerosol-type hair cosmetics that mix two agents into foamy hair cosmetics with a propellant and two agents are special Former hair type cosmetics are known which are placed in a transparent former container to make foamy hair cosmetics by the function of the former container (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Aerosol-type hair cosmetics involve the use of a propellant, which may cause corrosion of the pressure-resistant container and increase in internal pressure, and have a problem that it is difficult to discard the container after use. In addition, it is difficult to obtain a fine foamy hair cosmetic because of the properties of the former container, and the upper limit of the viscosity of the hair cosmetic that can be made into a foam is compared. Therefore, there is a problem that dripping during use is likely to occur.

  Shaking hair cosmetics that produce foamy hair cosmetics by causing a large amount of active agent contained in the agents to act by shaking the two agents in a container are known. ing. Since the shake-type hair cosmetic utilizes the action of the active agent contained in the agent, a foamy hair cosmetic can be obtained without using a special container or propellant.

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  However, shake-type hair cosmetics require a large amount of labor for shaking, and also have the problem that the foam tends to be uneven, and thus drops during use are likely to occur. In addition, such a subject was a common subject when not only two agents but mixing a plurality of agents and obtaining foamy hair cosmetics.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and improves the efficiency of mixing when mixing a plurality of agents that are self-foamed and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed with each other. At the same time, it aims to suppress the unevenness of bubbles.

  In order to solve at least a part of the above problems, the present invention can be realized as the following forms or application examples.

[Application Example 1] A device for mixing a plurality of agents which are self-foamed and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed with each other,
It has a flat plate part
A device in which a plurality of holes penetrating the flat plate portion in the thickness direction are formed near the tip of the flat plate portion.

  Since this instrument has a flat plate portion, when mixing a plurality of agents, when mixing by shaking the plurality of agents in a container or when using an uneven tool such as a spoon In comparison, mixing can be performed efficiently. Moreover, in this instrument, since the several hole which penetrates a flat plate part in thickness direction is formed in the tip vicinity of a flat plate part, an agent will pass a hole in the case of mixing. Therefore, this device can further increase the efficiency of mixing, can suppress the collapse of the generated foam, and can easily make a plurality of viscous agents into a fine foam. Therefore, this device can improve the mixing efficiency and suppress foam unevenness when mixing a plurality of agents that are self-foamed and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed with each other. .

[Application Example 2] The appliance according to Application Example 1,
A device in which a first protrusion protruding in the thickness direction is formed around at least a part of the plurality of holes.

  In this device, since the first convex portion protruding in the thickness direction of the flat plate portion is formed around at least a part of the holes, the dripping at the time of scooping up the generated foamy hair cosmetics Can be suppressed, and usability can be improved.

[Application Example 3] The appliance according to Application Example 1 or Application Example 2,
A second convex portion protruding in the thickness direction is formed along an outer edge of the flat plate portion near the tip.

  Since the second convex part protruding in the thickness direction is formed along the outer edge near the tip of the flat plate part, this instrument can efficiently scoop up the generated foamy hair cosmetic. In addition, the drooping can be further suppressed, and the usability can be further improved.

[Application Example 4] The appliance according to Application Example 3,
The said 2nd convex part is an instrument formed in the shape where the protrusion amount to the said thickness direction is large, so that the position near the said front-end | tip of the said flat plate part.

  In this device, the second convex portion is formed in a shape having a larger protruding amount in the thickness direction as the position is closer to the tip of the flat plate portion, so that the cosmetic for hair can be scooped up more efficiently. , Dripping can be further suppressed, and usability can be further improved.

[Application Example 5] The instrument according to any one of Application Example 1 to Application Example 4,
The instrument is an instrument for mixing the plural agents in a mixing container,
The vertical cross-sectional shape of the outer edge near the tip of the flat plate portion is the same as the vertical cross-sectional shape of the portion from at least a part of the bottom surface inside the mixing container to at least a part of the side surface.

  In this device, the vicinity of the tip of the device is in close contact with the inside of the mixing container, and the cosmetic for hair can be efficiently and efficiently scraped, and the usability can be further improved.

  In addition, this invention can be implement | achieved in various aspects, For example, the apparatus for hair cosmetics, the hair cosmetic set containing this apparatus, this apparatus, or the hair cosmetic set was used. It can be realized in the form of a method for producing a hair cosmetic.

It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the structure of the cosmetics set 10 for hair in the Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the cosmetics production | generation process for hairs using the cosmetics set for hairs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the cosmetics production | generation process for hairs using the cosmetics set for hairs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the cosmetics production | generation process for hairs using the cosmetics set for hairs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the instrument 200 for mixing.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order based on examples.
A. Example:
A-1. Composition of hair cosmetic set:
A-2. Hair cosmetic production process:
A-3. Detailed configuration of mixing equipment:
B. Variations:

A. Example:
A-1. Composition of hair cosmetic set:
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of a hair cosmetic set 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The hair cosmetic set 10 includes a mixing container 100, a mixing device 200, a first agent 300, and a second agent 400.

  The first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are liquid or cream-like agents individually housed in a container (for example, a tube-shaped container). The composition of the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 is set to be a hair cosmetic (hair dye or decoloring agent) when mixed with each other. Moreover, the 1st agent 300 contains carbonate (for example, baking soda) as a component, and the 2nd agent 400 contains the acid which decomposes | disassembles carbonate as a component. Therefore, when the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are mixed, the carbonate contained in the first agent 300 and the acid contained in the second agent 400 react to generate bubbles (carbon dioxide). appear.

  The mixing container 100 is a cup-shaped container that is accommodated when the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are mixed, and is formed of a resin (for example, PP). The mixing device 200 is a flat plate-like (spatial) device for mixing the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 accommodated in the mixing container 100, and is formed of a resin (for example, PP). Yes. The configuration of the mixing device 200 will be described in detail later.

A-2. Hair cosmetic production process:
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of the hair cosmetic production process using the hair cosmetic set 10. 3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing an outline of the hair cosmetic production process using the hair cosmetic set 10.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, a hair cosmetic set 10 including a mixing container 100, a mixing device 200, a first agent 300, and a second agent 400 is prepared (step S110). Next, the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are transferred from the storage container into the mixing container 100 (step S120). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are transferred from the storage container into the mixing container 100.

  Next, the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 transferred into the mixing container 100 are mixed using the mixing instrument 200 (step S130). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are mixed using the mixing instrument 200. When the first agent 300 and the second agent 400 are mixed using the mixing device 200, the carbonate contained in the first agent 300 reacts with the acid contained in the second agent 400, Bubbles (carbon dioxide) are generated. Thereby, foamy hair cosmetics are produced in the mixing container 100. FIG. 4 shows a state where the foamy hair cosmetic FO is generated in the mixing container 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the mixing device 200 is also used as a device for scooping up the foamy hair cosmetic FO generated in the mixing container 100. The user scoops up the hair cosmetic FO using the mixing device 200 and applies the hair cosmetic FO on the mixing device 200 to the hair by hand.

  As described above, in the hair cosmetic production process using the hair cosmetic set 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of agents that self-foam and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed with each other are mixed. Thus, a foamy hair cosmetic can be obtained without using a special container or propellant. At this time, the user does not have to perform an operation of shaking the container containing the agent, and the first agent 300 and the second agent accommodated in the mixing container 100 using the mixing instrument 200 are used. It is only necessary to perform a simple operation of stirring the agent 400. Further, in the hair cosmetic production process using the hair cosmetic set 10 of this example, bubbles are generated by mixing a plurality of agents, and the plurality of agents that are liquid or creamy are gradually foamed. Since the user can observe the appearance of the hair cosmetic FO, it is possible to improve the performance (enjoyment and excitement).

A-3. Detailed configuration of mixing equipment:
5 to 12 are explanatory views showing a detailed configuration of the mixing instrument 200. FIG. 5 is a front view of the mixing device 200, FIG. 6 is a right side view of the mixing device 200, FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the mixing device 200, and FIG. 8 is a mixing device. FIG. In addition, the rear view of the mixing instrument 200 is the same as FIG. 5, and the left side view of the mixing instrument 200 is the same as FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view at the position AA in FIG. 5, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view at the position BB in FIG. FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing an X portion of FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the shape of the mixing device 200 and the shape of the mixing container 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the mixing device 200 includes a flat plate portion 210 having a flat plate shape. The thickness t0 of the flat plate portion 210 is substantially constant throughout, for example, 2 mm. The front view outer shape of the flat plate part 210 is a shape like a scoop (like a vertical cross section of a pin of a boring). That is, the front view outline of the flat plate portion 210 is such that the constricted intermediate portion IP is connected to the front end portion TP having the width wt and the rear end portion BP having the width wb smaller than the width wt. Note that the width wt of the front end TP is, for example, 40 mm, the width wb of the rear end BP is, for example, 25 mm, and the width of the narrowest portion of the intermediate portion IP is, for example, 20 mm. Moreover, the height of the mixing instrument 200 is, for example, 170 mm.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 10, and 11, a plurality of circular holes 240 penetrating the flat plate portion 210 in the thickness direction are formed in the vicinity of the tip portion TP of the flat plate portion 210. The number of holes 240 is, for example, 29, and the diameter of each hole 240 is, for example, 5 mm. In addition, each hole 240 is good also as a shape from which the diameter differs in the front side and back surface side of the flat plate part 210 (namely, shape in which the internal side surface of the hole 240 inclines). In this case, the diameter of each hole 240 is, for example, 5 mm on the front side of the flat plate portion 210 and is, for example, 4.9 mm on the back side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a first convex portion 242 is formed around each hole 240. The first convex portion 242 is a convex-shaped portion that protrudes in the thickness direction from the front and back surfaces of the flat plate portion 210. The front-view shape of each first convex portion 242 is a ring shape surrounding each hole 240 (see FIG. 5).

  The thickness tc of the mixing tool 200 at the position of each first convex portion 242 is, for example, 3 mm. Accordingly, the protruding amount of each first convex portion 242 from the surface of the flat plate portion 210 is, for example, 0.5 mm. Moreover, the width | variety (lateral length in the cross section shown in FIG. 11) of each 1st convex part 242 is 0.5 mm, for example. In addition, each 1st convex part 242 is good also as a shape where an outer surface has an inclination so that a width | variety may become so small that it is far from the surface of the flat plate part 210. FIG. Moreover, it is good also considering the front-end | tip outer corner of each 1st convex part 242 as a curved surface shape.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 7, and 8, the second convex portion 220 is formed along the outer edge of the flat plate portion 210. The 2nd convex part 220 is a convex-shaped part which protruded in the thickness direction from the surface of the front side of the flat plate part 210, and a back side. The front-view shape of the second convex portion 220 is a shape that surrounds the outer edge of the flat plate portion 210 around one circumference.

  The thickness of the mixing device 200 at the position of the second convex portion 220 is different between the most distal portion MTP of the mixing device 200 and the remaining portion (hereinafter also referred to as “normal portion”). Here, the most advanced part MTP is a part of the most distal end side of the distal end part TP. The thickness tb (see FIGS. 6 and 8) at the position of the second convex portion 220 of the normal portion of the mixing device 200 is substantially constant, for example, 3 mm. On the other hand, the thickness at the position of the second convex portion 220 of the most distal portion MTP of the mixing instrument 200 is larger as the position is closer to the tip of the flat plate portion 210 (see FIG. 6). That is, the second convex portion 220 is formed in a shape in which the protruding amount in the thickness direction is larger as the position is closer to the tip of the flat plate portion 210. The maximum thickness tt at the position of the second convex portion 220 of the mixing device 200 is, for example, 10 mm.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, a third convex portion 230 is formed to hang over the rear end portion BP and the intermediate portion IP of the flat plate portion 210. The 3rd convex part 230 is a convex-shaped part which protruded in the thickness direction from the surface of the front side of the flat plate part 210, and a back side. The front view shape of the third convex portion 230 is a linear shape parallel to the second convex portion 220. The line width of the 3rd convex part 230 is 3 mm, for example. Moreover, the thickness of the mixing tool 200 at the position of the third convex portion 230 is, for example, 3 mm.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, two fourth convex portions 250 are formed near the center in the width direction of the intermediate portion IP of the flat plate portion 210. The 4th convex part 250 is a convex-shaped part which protruded in the thickness direction from the surface of the front side of the flat plate part 210, and a back side. The two fourth convex portions 250 have a linear shape parallel to each other. The line width of the 4th convex part 250 is 2 mm, for example. Moreover, the thickness of the mixing tool 200 at the position of the fourth convex portion 250 is, for example, 3 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the outer edge near the tip of the flat plate portion 210 of the mixing instrument 200 is a vertical cross-section of a part from at least a part of the bottom surface inside the mixing container 100 to at least a part of the side surface The shape is the same. That is, the shape of the mixing container 100 and the mixing instrument 200 is such that the mixing instrument 200 is inserted into the mixing container 100 in a substantially vertical state, and the tip of the mixing instrument 200 is in close contact with the bottom surface of the mixing container 100. When the mixing instrument 200 is moved in the state along the plane direction of the flat plate portion 210, the corner part near the tip of the mixing instrument 200 is in close contact with the corner part inside the mixing container 100.

  As described above, since the mixing device 200 of the present embodiment has the flat plate portion 210, when mixing the first agent 300 and the second agent 400, the two agents are put in a container. Compared to mixing by shaking and mixing using an uneven tool such as a spoon, mixing can be performed efficiently. Moreover, since the mixing tool 200 of the present embodiment has a plurality of holes 240 penetrating the flat plate portion 210 in the thickness direction near the tip of the flat plate portion 210, the agent passes through the holes 240 during mixing. Will be. Therefore, the mixing device 200 of the present embodiment can further increase the efficiency of mixing, suppress the collapse of the generated foam, and easily make a plurality of viscous agents into a fine foam. Can do. Therefore, the mixing device 200 according to the present embodiment can improve the mixing efficiency and mix the bubbles when mixing a plurality of agents that are self-foamed and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed with each other. Can be suppressed. It is preferable that unevenness of bubbles is suppressed because unevenness of decolorization and unevenness of hair coloring are suppressed.

  Moreover, since the 1st convex part 242 which protruded in the thickness direction of the flat plate part 210 is formed in the circumference | surroundings of each hole 240, the mixing instrument 200 of a present Example is produced | generated for foamy hair The dripping at the time of scooping up the cosmetic FO can be suppressed, and usability can be improved.

  Further, the mixing device 200 of the present embodiment was generated because the second convex portion 220 protruding in the thickness direction of the flat plate portion 210 was formed along the outer edge near the tip of the flat plate portion 210. The foamed hair cosmetic FO can be efficiently scraped off, drooping can be further suppressed, and usability can be further improved. Moreover, in the mixing device 200 of the present embodiment, the second convex portion 220 is formed in a shape having a larger protruding amount in the thickness direction as the position is closer to the tip of the flat plate portion 210. FO can be scooped up more efficiently, drooping can be further suppressed, and usability can be further improved.

  Further, in the mixing device 200 of the present embodiment, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the outer edge near the tip of the flat plate portion 210 is a vertical cross-section of a portion from at least a part of the bottom surface inside the mixing container 100 to at least a part of the side surface. Since the shape is the same, the corner portion near the tip of the mixing device 200 is in close contact with the corner portion inside the mixing container 100, and the hair cosmetic FO can be efficiently and efficiently scooped without waste. Can be further improved.

B. Variations:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described examples and embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are possible.

  The configuration of the hair cosmetic set 10 in the above embodiment is merely an example, and various modifications can be made. For example, the hair cosmetic set 10 may include one or more other agents in addition to the first agent 300 and the second agent 400. Also in this case, by mixing all agents contained in the mixing container 100 using the mixing device 200, foamy hair cosmetics are generated.

  In the above embodiment, the mixing container 100 and the mixing instrument 200 are made of resin, but the mixing container 100 and / or the mixing instrument 200 may be made of other materials (for example, metal). Good.

  Moreover, the structure of the mixing instrument 200 in the above embodiment is merely an example, and various modifications can be made. For example, the number and diameter of the holes 240 formed in the flat plate portion 210 of the mixing instrument 200 can be appropriately changed. Moreover, the shape of the hole 240 does not need to be circular, and may be elliptical or polygonal.

  Moreover, the 1st convex part 242 formed around the hole 240 is good also as being formed only in one side (for example, front side) of the flat plate part 210. FIG. Further, the first convex portion 242 may be formed only around a part of the plurality of holes 240. The first convex portion 242 does not need to be formed over the entire outer periphery of the hole 240, and may be formed along only a part of the outer periphery of the hole 240. That is, the periphery of the hole 240 means at least a part of the entire outer periphery of the hole 240.

  Moreover, the 2nd convex part 220 formed in the outer edge of the flat plate part 210 is good also as being formed only in one side (for example, front side) of the flat plate part 210. FIG. Moreover, the 2nd convex part 220 does not need to be formed over the outer periphery perimeter of the flat plate part 210, and is good also as being formed only in the front-end | tip part MTP vicinity. Further, the protruding amount of the second convex portion 220 may be the same over the entire outer periphery of the flat plate portion 210.

  Moreover, in the mixing tool 200, the first convex portion 242, the second convex portion 220, and the third convex portion 230 are not necessarily formed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Hair cosmetic set 100 ... Mixing container 200 ... Mixing device 210 ... Flat plate part 220 ... 2nd convex part 230 ... 3rd convex part 240 ... Hole 242 ... 1st convex part 250 ... 4th Convex part 300 ... first agent 400 ... second agent

Claims (5)

A device for mixing a plurality of agents that self-foam and become foamy hair cosmetics when mixed with each other,
It has a flat plate part
A device in which a plurality of holes penetrating the flat plate portion in the thickness direction are formed near the tip of the flat plate portion. The instrument according to claim 1,
A device in which a first protrusion protruding in the thickness direction is formed around at least a part of the plurality of holes. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein
A second convex portion protruding in the thickness direction is formed along an outer edge of the flat plate portion near the tip. An instrument according to claim 3,
The said 2nd convex part is an instrument formed in the shape where the protrusion amount to the said thickness direction is large, so that the position near the said front-end | tip of the said flat plate part. The instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The instrument is an instrument for mixing the plural agents in a mixing container,
The vertical cross-sectional shape of the outer edge near the tip of the flat plate portion is the same as the vertical cross-sectional shape of the portion from at least a part of the bottom surface inside the mixing container to at least a part of the side surface.

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