JP3083512B2 - Hair color processing method and apparatus - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hair color processing method and apparatus for heating and humidifying hair to promote dyeing during hair color processing such as hair manicure and acid color.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when performing a hair coloring treatment such as a hair manicure or an acid coloring, the heating and humidification of hair performed to promote dyeing are performed by using a hair steamer, an ultrasonic humidifier, a far infrared lamp, or the like. Was used. However, since the steam at 80 to 90 degrees is blown out from the hair steamer, the steam comes into contact with air in the head cap of the hair steamer, so that the steam is cooled to a set temperature. However, condensed water is generated by condensation caused by cooling of the steam, and the condensed water causes the dye that dyes the hair to become pale, does not have the desired color, or the dye that has dyed the hair becomes condensed water. In addition to the problem of being washed off and flowing to the customer's forehead and face and attaching the dye to the face and forehead, the condensed water containing the dye refluxes into the steam generator and contaminates the water, leaving it in the steam. There was also a problem that the dye odor remains or the dye contained in the vapor is sent out to make the color of the hair color treatment dull. Also, the ultrasonic humidifier has less moisture than the hair steamer because of the mist, but when the usage time is long, the mist grows and becomes water droplets, and as with the hair steamer, the dyeing becomes thinner or as desired. In addition to the problem that the dye does not dye or the washed-out dye adheres to the face and forehead of the customer, water droplets containing the dye return to the mist generation tank, causing the smell of the dye and hair color treatment There is a problem of dulling the color. In addition, there was a problem that the temperature was low due to the mist, and the fixing of the dye was delayed. In addition, when using a far-infrared lamp, the dye does not flow due to condensed water or moisture as in a hair steamer or an ultrasonic humidifier, or the problem that the dye does not fade to the expected color does not occur, but on the contrary, it does not humidify Therefore, there is a problem that a person whose hair is dry and damaged by a perm or a hair dye further damages the hair.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and an apparatus for treating a hair color which do not cause the dye to flow or fade and also do not damage the hair.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a method of mixing steam generated by a steam generator with outside air in a mixing chamber to form a temperature-set outside air mixed steam.
With that separates the condensed water generated by the steam cooling when the temperature is set in the mixing chamber space, the condensed water is separated and removed
Outside air mixed vapor of the set temperature and the inventor of the hair color treatment method according to claim 1 for delivering to the head the bushing has, a temperature set is connected to the steam generator and the outside air introduction device mixing the steam and the outside air The mixing chamber for the outside air mixed steam is provided with a function of separating condensed water by steam cooling, and the mixing chamber is provided with an outside air mixed steam at a set temperature at which the condensed water is separated and removed.
A hair color processing device to which a head cover for sending air is connected is defined as the invention of claim 2, and in the invention of claim 2, an outside air mixed vapor delivery hole connected to the head cover is provided at the ceiling of the mixing chamber. The hair color processing device thus formed is defined as invention of claim 3, and in the invention of claim 2 or 3, the hair color processing device in which the mixing chamber also serves as a storage tank for condensed water is defined as invention of claim 4. In the invention of the third or third aspect, the hair color treatment apparatus in which the mixing chamber and the storage tank for the condensed water are separated is the invention of the fifth aspect, and in the invention of the second, third, fourth or fifth aspect, a water supply device is provided to the steam generator. Is connected to the hair color processing apparatus, and the hair color processing apparatus in which the condensed water is recirculated to the steam generator in the invention of claim 2 or 3 or 6, In the invention of Motomeko 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, in which the invention suction fan of the outside air introduction device also serves as a blower fan of the head the hood and the invention of claim 8.

[0005]

Next, a first preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes a mixing chamber for mixing steam and outside air.
And the outside air introducing device 3 are connected, and the steam from the steam generating device 2 is
Air and outside air are mixed to lower the temperature to 40 to 50 ° C., and condensed water generated by steam cooling is separated in the mixing chamber 1 and the separated condensed water is stored. Also,
Said mixing chamber head under the hood 4 to the outside air vapor mixture is set at a temperature of 40 to 50 ° C. with condensation water coagulation described above can be separated is delivered to 1 are connected. The steam generator 2
Is composed of a steam pot 2a and a heater 2b immersed in water in the steam pot 2a. The mixing chamber 1 and the steam generator 2 are mixed with a steam discharge hole 2c formed on the ceiling surface of the steam pot 2a. A steam introduction hole 1a formed in the ceiling surface of the chamber 1 and a conduit 6
Connected by The outside air introduction device 3 has a suction side communicating with outside air and a suction fan 3a having a discharge side connected to an outside air introduction hole 1b formed in a ceiling surface of the mixing chamber 1.
The internal steam is stirred and cooled by the outside air discharged into the mixing chamber 1. Further, the head cover 4
Is an outside air mixed steam discharge pipe 1 formed on the ceiling surface of the mixing chamber 1.
c and connected via a flexible hose 5,
The head cover 4 is a hair cap made of cloth or the like to which aluminum, rubber, or the like is adhered and is not air-permeable. The lower opening 4a of the hair cap is made elastic by a rubber cord or the like so that it can be easily covered on the head. A joint 4b is attached to the head cover 4 as a hair cap, and the head cover 4 is connected to the flexible hose 5 via the joint 4b. Reference numeral 4c denotes three outside air mixed vapor vent holes formed in the front part of the upper surface of the head cover 4.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a water supply device for supplying water to the steam pot 2a of the steam generator 2. The water supply device 8 includes a water supply tank 8a and a water supply tank 9 for replenishing the water supply tank 8a with water by the amount of water consumed.
The water tank 8a and the steam kettle 2a are communicated with each other by conduits 8b connected to the bottoms of the water tank 8a.
a and the water level of the steam pot 2a can always be maintained at the same level. The refill tank 9 is provided with a water supply tank 8a.
It is detachably mounted on the top, and has a water refill pipe 9a vertically installed from the bottom of the water refill tank 9 inserted through the insertion hole of the water supply tank 8a to the inner part of the water supply tank 8a. A drain hole 9 formed in a lower side surface of the water supply pipe 9a.
Since water is supplied to a position where the water pressure is balanced by closing b, the position of the drain hole 9b becomes the water level of the water supply tank 8a, that is, the water level of the steam pot 2a. Reference numeral 10 denotes a thermistor disposed in the outside air mixed vapor discharge pipe 1c of the mixing chamber 1. The thermistor 10 detects the temperature of the discharged outside air mixed vapor and turns on or off the heater 2a of the steam generator 2 or turns off the suction fan 3a. The temperature of the outside air mixed steam supplied to the head cover 4 by controlling the rotation speed is controlled to a set value. Reference numeral 11 denotes a float for detecting a water level attached to the inner surface of the ceiling of the mixing chamber 1. When the amount of condensed water in the mixing chamber 1 reaches a full state in which the float 11 rises, an alarm is generated by a buzzer (not shown) or the like. Things. Reference numeral 13 denotes an open / close valve attached to the drain pipe 12 of the mixing chamber 1, and reference numeral 14 denotes a drain pipe with an open / close valve connected to a conduit 8b that connects the water supply tank 8a and the steam pot 2a.

[0007] In the water tank constructed as described above, first, a water supply tank 9 is mounted on the water supply tank 8a, and water at a predetermined water level is supplied into the water supply tank 8a. By this water supply, the water in the water supply tank 8a is supplied into the steam kettle 2a through the conduit 8b.
The water at the specified water level is supplied into a. When the water is supplied into the steam kettle 2a in this way, the steam generator 2 is operated to energize the heater 2b immersed in the water in the steam kettle 2a to boil the water in the steam cooker 2a. At this time, the temperature of the outside air mixed vapor in the mixing chamber 1 is controlled at 40 to 50 ° C. by the thermistor 10 which turns on and off the heater 2 b. When performing the hair color treatment, the mixing chamber 1
The head cover 4 connected to the outside air-mixed steam discharge pipe 1c via the flexible hose 5 is extended and retracted into the lower opening 4a.
Open and cover your head.

The suction fan 3a of the outside air introducing device 3
Is operated to introduce outside air into the mixing chamber 1. With the introduction of the outside air, the steam in the mixing chamber 1 is converted into the outside air mixed steam.
Of the outside air mixture in the mixing chamber 1 is detected by the thermistor 10 and detected.
The heater 2 of the steam generator 2 based on the outside air mixed steam temperature
b is controlled, it is set always maintained at 40 to 50 ° C. outer
The gas mixture vapor is discharged from the outside air mixture vapor discharge pipe 1 c and supplied to the head cover 4. When the steam and the outside air are mixed in the mixing chamber 1, the steam is cooled and condensed, and condensed droplets float in the mixing chamber 1. The condensed droplets are caused by the agitated airflow generated by the suction fan 3 a. It grows by colliding with each other, sinks by its weight, and is stored as condensed water at the bottom of the mixing chamber 1. For this reason, the condensed droplets are removed from the outside air mixed vapor of 40 to 50 ° C. supplied to the head cover 4, and the inside of the head cover 4 is wetted by excessive condensed water. The dye that dyes the hair is not washed away or condensed with condensed water, so dyeing is promoted without dulling the color and attaching the dye to the face and scalp It will be. Further, the condensed water stored in the mixing chamber 1 partially evaporates and supplements the moisture in the outside air mixed steam sent to the head cover 4. However, when the amount of condensed water stored in the mixing chamber 1 becomes full, the float 11 operates and issues an alarm, and the user opens the on-off valve 13 attached to the drain pipe 12 to open the condensed water. Drains water.

In the second preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the bottom of the mixing chamber 1 is arranged to be higher than the water level of the steam pot 2a, and the drain pipe 12 of the mixing chamber 1 is connected to the conduit 8b. And the condensed water is fed back into the steam pot 2a of the steam generator 2 so that the water is effectively used without waste.
Are basically the same as those in the first preferred embodiment, except that they are unnecessary and cost is reduced.

Further, in a third preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a condensed water storage tank 15 is provided below the mixing chamber 1.
And a float 16 for detecting a water level is attached to the storage tank 15, and is used based on an alarm generated by a buzzer (not shown) when the amount of condensed water in the storage tank 15 reaches a full state in which the float 16 rises. The user opens the on-off valve 17a of the drain pipe 17 of the storage tank 15 to perform drainage. In this way, by separating the storage tank 15 and the mixing chamber 1, the mixing of the head chamber 4 from the mixing chamber 1 is performed. The dye partially refluxed therein is mixed with the condensed water to prevent the dye from evaporating again and being sent out to the head cover 4, and the dye odor and the dye having a different color are mixed in the vapor to reduce the dyeing. The basic operation and effects are the same except that the first and second preferred embodiments are different from the first and second preferred embodiments in that they are more surely prevented, so that the same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

In a fourth preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a storage tank 15 for condensed water is provided below the mixing chamber 1 and a storage tank 15 is provided, similarly to the third preferred embodiment. A float 16 for detecting a water level is attached to the storage tank 15. When the amount of condensed water in the storage tank 15 reaches a full state in which the float 16 rises, a user issues a warning by a buzzer or the like (not shown) and the user operates the storage tank 1.
By separating the storage tank 15 and the mixing chamber 1 by opening and closing the on-off valve 17a of the drain pipe 17 of the drain pipe 5, dyes of different colors are mixed in the head cover 4,
Ensure that vapors with dye odor are not supplied. A steam inlet 1a is formed in the upper part of the side wall of the mixing chamber 1, and a conduit 6 for supplying steam from the steam cooker 2a to the steam inlet 1a is extended to the inside of the mixing chamber 1. In addition, an outside air introduction hole 1b is formed in the lower part of the side wall of the mixing chamber 1, and a conduit for supplying outside air from the suction fan 3a to the outside air introduction hole 1b has a tip extending inside the mixing chamber 1. To prevent condensation and condensed water adhering to the inner wall surface of the mixing chamber 1 from flowing back into the steam cooker 2a or the conduit of the suction fan 3a. In addition, the head cover 4 is more reliably prevented from being supplied to the head cover 4, and the head cover 4 is not formed of a hair cap having non-breathable aluminum, rubber, or the like adhered to the cloth. If it gets dirty, it will be discarded Except that different from the forms of preferred embodiments of the first, second, and third point on, the description thereof is omitted are denoted by the same reference numerals for the basic functions and effects.

In each of the preferred embodiments, the head cover 4 is made of a cloth covered with a non-permeable material or a hair cap made of a transparent soft vinyl resin, but is formed of a hard plastic. Needless to say, a cylindrical head cover 4 may be used. Further, in each of the preferred embodiments, the suction fan 3a is also used as a blower fan for the head cover 4, but the suction fan 3a and the blower fan may be provided separately. Further, in each of the preferred embodiments, the water supply device 8 is provided. However, it is a matter of course that water may be supplied to the steam pot 2a of the steam generation device 2.

[0013]

According to the present invention as evidenced by the description, the steam generated by the steam generator outside air and is mixed in the mixing chamber together with the temperature setting, condensed water generated steam when it cool Is separated in the space inside the mixing chamber and condensed water is
The outside air mixture vapor at the set temperature that has been separated and removed is sent to the head cover, so that the dye that dyes the hair fades due to condensed water and the color becomes lighter, and the dye that dyes the hair is condensed water. No dye is attached to the forehead or face after being washed away. Further, by forming an outside air mixed vapor delivery hole in the ceiling of the mixing chamber as in claim 3, it is possible to prevent the outside air mixed vapor containing the dye from being easily returned to the steam generator, and to impart a dye odor to the steam. And does not discolor by including dyes of different colors. By using the mixing chamber also as a storage tank for condensed water as in claim 4, the apparatus can be made compact, lightweight and inexpensive. In addition, the water that evaporates from the stored condensed water can be used to cover the head. Moisture can be provided to the outside air mixture vapor delivered to the body. By separating the mixing chamber and the condensed water storage tank as described in claim 5, the dye refluxed partially from the head cover to the mixing chamber is contained in the condensed water and evaporates again to recover the head. It can be more reliably prevented from being sent to the outer cover. By connecting the water supply device to the steam generator as described in claim 6, long-term continuous use is possible without replenishing water, and replenishment of water becomes extremely simple. By allowing the condensed water to be returned to the steam generator as in claim 7, the water can be used efficiently without waste. Since the suction fan also functions as a blower fan for the head cover as in claim 8, suction and blowing can be performed by one fan, and cost reduction can be achieved. Has various advantages, such as being able to be lightweight, compact, and inexpensive.
Therefore, the present invention greatly contributes to the development of the industry as a hair color processing method and a hair color processing method which solve the conventional problems.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view showing a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view showing a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic sectional view showing a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view showing a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mixing room 2 Steam generator 3 Outside air introduction device 3a Suction fan 4 Head covering 8 Water supply device 14 Storage tank

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] The steam generated by a steam generator (2) is mixed with outside air in a mixing chamber (1) to set a temperature of an outside air mixture.
In addition to the combined steam, the condensed water generated by steam cooling at the time of temperature setting is separated in the mixing chamber space, and this condensed water is separated.
The outside air-mixed steam at the set temperature removed and removed
And a hair color processing method. 2. An outside air heater connected to a steam generator (2) and an outside air introducing device (3) and having a temperature set by mixing steam and outside air.
The mixing chamber (1), which is a gas-mixed steam, has a function of separating condensed water by steam cooling, and the mixing chamber (1) has:
A hair color processing device, comprising a head covering (4) for delivering the outside air mixed steam at a set temperature from which the condensed water is separated and removed . 3. The hair color processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an outside air mixed vapor delivery hole connected to the head cover (4) is formed in a ceiling of the mixing chamber (1). 4. The hair color processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the mixing chamber (1) also serves as a storage tank for condensed water. 5. The hair coloring apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the mixing chamber (1) and the storage tank (14) for condensed water are separated. 6. The hair color treatment device according to claim 2, wherein a water supply device (8) is connected to the steam generation device (2). 7. The hair color treatment device according to claim 2, wherein the condensed water is returned to the steam generator (2). 8. The suction fan (3a) of the outside air introducing device (3) also serves as a blower fan of the head cover (4).
Or the hair color processing apparatus according to 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7.