JP4598131B2 - Automatic head washing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic head washing apparatus that is installed in, for example, a barber shop or a beauty salon, and automatically cleans the head by ejecting liquid when a human head is inserted and a switch is operated.

  Conventionally, as an automatic head washing apparatus of this type, as described in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-70404 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-22813, the nozzle arm is bent along a human head and extended. When the switch is operated, the nozzle arm is moved in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction, and the nozzle arm is reciprocally rotated along the shape of the head. Some parts were washed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-022813 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 03-045203 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-200210

  However, with such an automatic head washing device, the hair gets in the way and the spray from the nozzle cannot be completely applied to the scalp, and even though the hair can be washed, the scalp must be washed thoroughly. There was a problem that could not be.

  Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to enable the scalp to be cleaned thoroughly by completely applying the spray liquid from the nozzle to the scalp in the automatic head cleaning apparatus as described above.

  The second problem is to enable liquid ejection from the nozzles of the nozzle arm in accordance with the purpose of cleaning.

  The third problem is to enable switching of the spray liquid sprayed from each nozzle.

A fourth problem is to make the portion that the spray liquid from the nozzle hits variable on the head.
The fifth problem is to make the portion where the spray liquid hits variable with a simple configuration.

  The sixth problem is to eliminate the possibility of damaging the scalp even if the tip of the comb teeth presses against the scalp, and to make the comb teeth that are strongly pressed bend so that most of the comb teeth hit the scalp. is there.

  The seventh problem is to eliminate the risk of scratching the scalp even if the tip of the lottery tooth is strongly pressed against the scalp, and the comb tooth that is strongly pressed into the nozzle arm enters most of the scalp. It is to make it hit.

  The eighth problem is to be able to massage the scalp even by intermittent flow and vibration of the comb teeth.

  The ninth problem is to simplify the configuration of the nozzle arm and achieve the first problem in the same manner.

For this reason, in order to solve the above first and eighth problems, the invention according to claim 1 is curved along a person's head to extend the nozzle arm and move in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction. In an automatic head washing apparatus that moves the nozzle arm along the shape of the head, and automatically cleans the head by ejecting liquid from a nozzle provided in the nozzle arm.
A hole is made in the nozzle arm that forms a liquid supply path inside,
Pass through the hole from the liquid supply path side, attach the comb teeth so that the tip protrudes outward and can be freely moved in and out.
While Ru provided scalp cleaning nozzle to the comb teeth,
The nozzle arm has a support member, and when the intermittent flow liquid is ejected from the scalp washing nozzle through the liquid supply path , the comb teeth are attached inward so that the comb teeth vibrate . It has a spring that presses against the support member .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the first problem, in the automatic head washing apparatus according to the first aspect, a nozzle for washing hair is provided in a portion other than the comb teeth of the nozzle arm. It is characterized by.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the second problem, in the automatic head washing apparatus according to the second aspect , a scalp washing liquid supply path communicating with the scalp washing nozzle is provided in the nozzle arm. It is characterized in that it is provided separately from a hair washing liquid supply path that communicates with the hair washing nozzle.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the third problem, in the automatic head washing apparatus according to the second or third aspect , the spray liquid from each of the scalp washing nozzle and the hair washing nozzle Is provided with a spray liquid switching section for switching to continuous flow or intermittent flow.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the fourth problem, in the automatic head washing apparatus according to the first, second, third, or fourth aspect , the nozzle arm can be reciprocated in the length direction. It is characterized by.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the fifth problem, in the automatic head washing apparatus according to the fifth aspect , a rack is provided on the nozzle arm, and the member that supports the nozzle arm in a reciprocating manner is provided. A pinion that meshes with the rack is provided, and the nozzle arm is reciprocated in the length direction by the rotation of the pinion.

The invention according to claim 7 is the automatic head washing apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 in order to solve the sixth problem, wherein the comb teeth are made of a flexible material. It is made of

As described above, according to the present invention, when the intermittent flow is ejected from the scalp washing nozzle, the comb teeth are vibrated, so that the scalp can also be massaged by the comb flow and the intermittent flow. In addition, since comb teeth are formed on the nozzle arm and a scalp washing nozzle is provided on the comb teeth, liquid can be ejected from the scalp washing nozzle at the position where the comb teeth are scraped, and the jet liquid from the nozzle can be ejected from the scalp. It can be completely applied to the skin and even the scalp can be washed thoroughly.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the scalp washing nozzle is provided on the comb teeth and the scalp washing nozzle is provided on a portion other than the comb teeth, there is also an advantage that the scalp and the hair can be washed simultaneously.

According to the invention of claim 3 , since the scalp washing liquid supply path and the scalp washing liquid supply path are separately provided in the nozzle arm, for example, an intermittent flow is generated from the scalp washing nozzle, From this, it becomes possible to eject a continuous flow, and it is possible to eject liquid according to the purpose of cleaning.

According to the invention which concerns on Claim 4 , since the injection liquid switching part is provided, the liquid injection from one nozzle is stopped, an intermittent flow is injected from one nozzle, and a continuous flow is injected from the other nozzle. Switching can be performed easily.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the nozzle arm can reciprocate in the length direction, the spray liquid from the nozzle can be applied to different parts, and the entire head can be efficiently cleaned.

According to the invention which concerns on Claim 6 , since a nozzle arm is reciprocated through mesh | engagement of a rack and a pinion, it can move with a simple structure.

According to the invention of claim 7 , since the comb teeth are made of a flexible member, there is no risk of damaging the scalp even if the tip of the comb teeth strongly presses against the scalp. Many of the comb teeth can be applied to the scalp.

It is a principal part schematic block diagram of the automatic head washing apparatus by this invention. (A) is a partial longitudinal sectional view along the length direction, (B) is a longitudinal sectional view along the BB line, and (C) is a CC line. (D) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which follows DD. It is a schematic block diagram of the injection liquid switching part used with the automatic head washing apparatus. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the injection liquid switching mode of the injection liquid switching part. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing which shows the rotation state of the said nozzle arm. When the comb teeth of the nozzle arm are urged in the protruding direction, (A) is an example, and (B) is a sectional view showing another example. It is sectional drawing which shows the case where the comb tooth is provided so that it may vibrate by intermittent flow. It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where a nozzle arm is formed with the nozzle arm for scalp washing | cleaning, and the nozzle arm for scalp washing | cleaning.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a main part of an automatic head washing apparatus according to the present invention.

  As shown in the figure, an arm rotation drive unit 10 is provided in the automatic head washing apparatus. The arm rotation driving unit 10 supports the support shaft 12 and is provided with an arm support unit 14 that is rotatable about the support shaft 12. The arm support unit 14 accommodates the arm reciprocating drive unit 16 and the spray liquid switching unit 18 and supports the nozzle arm 20 so as to be capable of reciprocating in the length direction.

  First, the arm rotation drive unit 10 includes a first motor 22. A drive gear 26 is fixed to the rotating shaft 24 of the first motor 22. The drive gear 26 meshes with a driven gear 28 that is fixed to the support shaft 12. The support shaft 12 is rotatably supported by a pair of support brackets 30 and 32 in the arm rotation drive unit 10.

Next, a second motor 34 is provided in the arm reciprocating drive unit 16 of the arm support unit 14 . A crown gear 38 is fixed to the rotating shaft 36 of the second motor 34. The crown gear 38 meshes with a gear (not shown). A gear (not shown) is provided with a pinion 40 coaxially. The pinion 40 meshes with a rack 42 formed on the outer periphery of the proximal end portion of the nozzle arm 20.

  2A shows a partial longitudinal section along the length direction of the nozzle arm 20, FIG. 2B shows a longitudinal section along the line BB, and FIG. 2C shows a longitudinal section along the line CC. (D) shows a longitudinal section along DD.

  As can be seen from FIG. 2, the nozzle arm 20 joins two resin molded products 44 and 46 having a semicircular cross section extending in an arc shape, and is formed into a circular tube shape except for a base end portion having a rack 42. In this way, it is curved and formed along the human head. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, a partition 48 is provided at the center of the interior, and a scalp cleaning liquid supply path 50 and a hair cleaning liquid supply path 52 are formed separately.

  By the way, in one resin molded product 44, comb teeth 54 are formed to protrude outwardly at regular intervals, and a cylindrical portion 56 is formed to protrude inwardly between these comb teeth 54. And when joining to the other resin molded product 46, the tip of the cylinder part 56 is made to fit in the hole edge of the communicating hole 58 opened in the partition 48 at regular intervals.

  Further, a scalp washing nozzle 60 is provided at the tip of the comb teeth 54, and a scalp washing nozzle 62 is provided at a position where the tube portion 56 is provided. For example, the hair washing nozzle 62 is not limited to a single hole, and may be formed by providing a plurality of small holes like a shower. The scalp washing liquid supply path 50 communicates with the scalp washing nozzle 60 via the comb teeth 54, and the scalp washing liquid supply path 52 communicates with the hair washing nozzle 62 via the communication hole 58 and the cylindrical portion 56. It becomes.

  Finally, the spray liquid switching unit 18 switches the spray liquid from each of the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the scalp washing nozzle 62 based on the control signal from the switching control unit 64 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows a schematic configuration of the spray liquid switching unit 18.

In FIG. 3, symbols A, B, C, D, and E indicate liquid path switches, respectively, and 66 indicates an intermittent flow generator. Although not shown, the intermittent flow generator 66 is constituted by, for example, a pump and a tank. A pipe line 68 leading to the liquid path switch A is connected to the water supply. Further, the conduit 70 leading to the liquid path switch C connects the scalp washing liquid supply passage 50, the conduit 72 leading to the liquid path switch E is connected to the hair washing liquid supply passage 52.

  In FIG. 4, the example of the injection liquid switching mode of the injection liquid switching part 18 is shown. In the table, ○ indicates when the liquid channel opening / closing port is opened, and X indicates when it is closed. For example, when a continuous flow is jetted from both the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the hair washing nozzle 62 of the nozzle arm 20 as in mode 1, the liquid path switches A2, B1, B2, B3, C2, E2 Open each mouth.

  Further, as in mode 2, when the intermittent flow from the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the liquid from the hair washing nozzle 62 are not ejected, the mouths of the liquid path switches A1, C3, D1, and D2 are opened. .

  When the continuous flow from the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the liquid from the hair washing nozzle 62 are not ejected as in mode 3, the mouths of the liquid path switches A1, A2, B1, B2, and C2 are opened. .

  When injecting intermittent flow from the scalp washing nozzle 60 and continuous flow from the scalp washing nozzle 62 as in mode 4, the liquid path switches A1, A2, B1, B3, C3, D1, D2 , Open the mouth of E2.

  Now, when cleaning the head using the automatic head cleaning apparatus shown in the figure, the head is inserted into the apparatus through the opening of the apparatus and the comb teeth 54 of the nozzle arm 20 are pressed against the head. The nozzle arm 20 is lightly bent.

  Next, a switch (not shown) is operated to select a mode of the spray liquid switching unit 18 based on a control signal from the switching control unit 64, and liquid is ejected from each of the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the hair washing nozzle 62. Alternatively, the liquid may not be ejected from one nozzle.

  At the same time, the second motor 34 is driven forward and reverse, and the first motor 22 is moved forward and backward while the nozzle arm 20 reciprocates in the length direction as shown by an arrow in FIG. 1 through the engagement of the pinion 40 and the rack 42. Reversely driving, the arm support portion 14 is rotated to move the nozzle arm 20 in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction, and reciprocally rotates as shown in FIG. 5 to move along the head shape.

  Then, while massaging with the comb teeth 54, the scalp is washed with the liquid ejected from the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the hair is washed with the liquid ejected from the hair washing nozzle 62.

  After the cleaning, the switch (not shown) is turned off, and the switching control unit 64 controls the spray liquid switching unit 18 to stop the ejection of liquid from each of the scalp cleaning nozzle 60 and the scalp cleaning nozzle 62, and the first The driving of the motor 22 and the second motor 34 is stopped, and the reciprocating rotation and the reciprocating motion of the nozzle arm 20 are stopped.

  According to the present invention, the comb arm 54 is formed on the nozzle arm 20 and the scalp washing nozzle 60 is provided on the comb tooth 54, so that the liquid is ejected from the scalp washing nozzle 60 at the position divided by the comb tooth 54. The spray from the nozzle can be completely applied to the scalp to thoroughly clean not only the hair but also the scalp.

  In addition, since the scalp washing nozzle is provided on the comb teeth and the scalp washing nozzle is provided on portions other than the comb teeth, there is an advantage that the scalp and the hair can be washed simultaneously.

  In the above-described example, the scalp washing nozzle 60 is provided at the tip of the comb teeth 54. However, in this case, the nozzle 60 may be blocked by the scalp. Therefore, it is more preferable that the nozzle 60 is provided not near the tip of the comb tooth 54 but near the tip. Further, instead of one place, for example, it may be provided at corresponding positions on the front and rear sides or on the left and right sides, and liquid may be ejected over a wide area to enhance the cleaning effect.

  By the way, in the above-described example, when the resin molded product 44 is molded, the comb teeth 54 are also integrally formed. However, the comb teeth 54 are made of a flexible material such as rubber, and are urged by a coil spring 74 and pressed by a mounting member 76 as shown in FIG. You may make it attach to the discharge outlet 78 so that it protrudes outward and can be freely entered and exited as shown by an arrow in the figure.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the coil spring 74 is biased to pass through the hole 80 from the inside of the resin molded product 44, and it protrudes outward so that it can be freely inserted and removed as shown by the arrow in the figure. Good.

  In this way, even if the tip of the comb tooth 54 strongly presses against the scalp, there is no risk of damaging the scalp, and the strongly pressed comb tooth 54 enters the nozzle arm 20 against bending or biasing force. It is possible to apply most of the scooping teeth 54 to the scalp.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the comb teeth 54 are passed through the holes 82 of the resin molded product 44 from the inside through the coil springs 84, are urged inward and pressed against the support member 86, and the tips are outwardly directed. You may make it protrude so that it can freely enter and exit.

  In this way, when an intermittent flow is injected from the scalp washing nozzle 60, when the injection pressure is applied, it moves against the spring 84 in the direction in which the teeth 54 protrude, and when the injection pressure is lost. The comb teeth 54 are vibrated by returning with the urging force of the spring 84, and the scalp can be massaged by the vibration of the comb teeth 54 together with the intermittent flow.

  In the above-described example, both the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the scalp washing nozzle 62 are provided in one nozzle arm 20. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the nozzle arm 20 is composed of a scalp washing nozzle arm 20A in which comb teeth 54 are formed and a scalp washing nozzle 60 is provided thereon, and a hair washing nozzle arm in which a scalp washing nozzle 62 is provided. You may form with 20B.

  In this case, although not shown, each of the nozzle arms 20A and 20B is supported by a dedicated arm support portion so as to be capable of reciprocating in the length direction. The arm support unit 14 accommodates only the arm reciprocating drive unit, and can be rotated by separate arm rotation drive units. The spray liquid switching unit is provided separately from each arm support unit 14 and is directly connected to the nozzle arms 20A and 20B.

  Then, the dedicated arm support unit is rotated by a separate arm rotation drive unit to individually rotate the nozzle arms 20A and 20B, and the nozzle arms 20A and 20B are reciprocated independently by each arm support unit. While moving, one switching control unit controls one ejection liquid switching unit to eject liquid from the scalp washing nozzle 60 and the hair washing nozzle 62 individually.

  In this case, since the scalp washing nozzle arm is provided separately from the scalp washing nozzle arm, the above-described effects of the present invention can be achieved using a nozzle arm with a simple configuration.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Arm rotation drive part 14 Arm support part 16 Arm reciprocation drive part 18 Spray liquid switching part 20 Nozzle arm 20A Nozzle arm for scalp washing 20B Nozzle arm for scalp washing 40 Pinion 42 Rack 50 Liquid supply path for scalp washing 52 Head washing Liquid supply channel 54 Comb teeth 60 Nozzle for scalp cleaning 62 Nozzle for scalp cleaning

Claims (7)

Curved along the head of a person, extending the nozzle arm, moving in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction, moving the nozzle arm along the shape of the head, and ejecting liquid from the nozzle provided on the nozzle arm In an automatic head cleaning device that automatically cleans the head,
A hole is made in the nozzle arm that forms a liquid supply path inside,
Pass through the hole from the liquid supply path side, attach the comb teeth so that the tip protrudes outward and can be freely moved in and out.
While Ru provided scalp cleaning nozzle to the comb teeth,
The nozzle arm has a support member, and when the intermittent flow liquid is ejected from the scalp washing nozzle through the liquid supply path , the comb teeth are attached inward so that the comb teeth vibrate . An automatic head washing apparatus comprising a spring that presses against the support member .   The automatic head washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a nozzle for washing hair is provided in a portion other than the comb teeth of the nozzle arm.   3. The automatic head according to claim 2, wherein a scalp washing liquid supply path that communicates with the scalp washing nozzle and a hair washing liquid supply path that communicates with the hair washing nozzle are separately provided in the nozzle arm. Partial cleaning device.   The automatic head washing apparatus of Claim 2 or 3 provided with the injection liquid switching part which switches the injection liquid from the said nozzle for scalp washing | cleaning, and each nozzle for the said hair washing | cleaning.   The automatic head washing apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, wherein the nozzle arm is capable of reciprocating in a length direction.   A rack is provided on the nozzle arm, and a pinion that meshes with the rack is provided on a member that supports the nozzle arm in a reciprocating manner, and the nozzle arm is reciprocated in a length direction by rotation of the pinion. 5. The automatic head washing apparatus according to 5. The comb teeth formed by making a flexible material, the automatic head cleaning equipment according to claim 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6,.

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