JP4748731B2 - Makeup brush - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a makeup brush such as a face brush, an eye shadow brush, a cheek brush, and a lip brush.

  This type of makeup brush mainly comprises brush ears made of animal hair, a wooden brush shaft, and a cylindrical base (ear holder) for fixing the brush ear to the brush shaft. The surface of the wooden brush shaft is painted and finished smoothly, and the model number and product name of the makeup brush are printed by the hot stamp method or silk screen printing method as necessary. The metal base is finished with a gloss plating process and fixed to the brush shaft by caulking.

  In the present invention, the brush ear, the brush shaft, and the ear holder are formed of a plastic material that does not need to be separated in order to reduce the cost of the makeup brush and further eliminate the need for separation when the makeup brush is discarded. It is in. It is well known in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 that all of the components of the makeup brush are formed of a plastic material. Patent Document 3 discloses that the brush shaft is composed of a transparent plastic outer cylinder and a plastic core material fitted into the outer cylinder. According to this makeup brush, the color pattern formed on the surface of the core material can be viewed three-dimensionally due to the lens effect of the transparent outer cylinder.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-110327 (first page, FIG. 3) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-52449 (paragraph number 0009, FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-176863 (paragraph numbers 0023 to 0024, FIG. 2)

  Conventional cosmetic brushes including a wooden brush shaft and a metal base are rich in quality, but most of the processing steps are performed manually, which requires time and manufacturing cost. When discarding the makeup brush, it is necessary to separate the base from the brush shaft and separate it into combustible and non-combustible materials, and it takes a lot of trouble to separate the base fixed by caulking. In this respect, the cosmetic brushes of Patent Documents 1 and 2 in which the brush ear, brush shaft, and ear holder are formed of plastic material, unless the brush shaft and ear holder are formed of plastic material that is reused. The whole can be discarded as combustible material without the need to separate the holder. Further, since the mass production is possible, the manufacturing cost can be remarkably reduced.

  The problem is that it is difficult to finish the brush shafts and ear holders made of plastic with a high-quality feel. For example, it is not impossible to give a metallic luster by plating the brush shaft or ear holder, but if the plating layer is scratched or peeled off, the sense of quality will be lost at once, and durability There is a problem.

  The object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic brush that is excellent in durability, can be manufactured inexpensively, has a high-class feeling, can dispose of the entire component as a combustible material, and can prevent damage to the decorative layer over a long period of time. There is to do. An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic brush that can be manufactured at low cost despite the diversification of the color and pattern of the brush shaft.

  In the cosmetic brush of the present invention, the base end of a brush ear 2 formed by bundling a group of single hairs 1 is attached and fixed to a brush shaft 4 via a cylindrical ear holder 3. The ear holder 3 is a cylindrical injection-molded product having a holding portion 6 for the brush ear 2 at one end and a connecting portion 7 to the brush shaft 4 at the other end. The brush shaft 4 is an injection-molded product made of a transparent plastic material, which is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape and includes a mounting shaft 9 on which one end of the brush shaft 4 is mounted with a connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3. Thus, the decorative layer 14 made of a metal vapor deposition film or a coating film is formed on the cylinder inner wall 4a of the brush shaft 4.

  The ear holder 3 has a decorative layer 12 formed of a metal vapor deposition film or a paint film, and protective layers 13 and 15 made of a transparent ultraviolet curable paint are formed on the outer surface of the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4. can do.

  The brush ear 2 is bonded and fixed to the holding portion 6 of the ear holder 3 and held in a predetermined shape, and the connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3 is bonded and fixed to the mounting shaft 9 of the brush shaft 4. can do.

  In another cosmetic brush according to the present invention, the base end of a brush ear 2 formed by bundling a group of single hairs 1 is attached and fixed to a brush shaft 4 via a cylindrical ear holder 3. The ear holder 3 is a cylindrical injection-molded product having a holding portion 6 for the brush ear 2 at one end and a connecting portion 7 to the brush shaft 4 at the other end. The ear holder 3 has a decorative layer 12 formed of a metal vapor-deposited film or a coating film, and a protective layer 13 made of a transparent ultraviolet curable paint is formed on the outer surface of the ear holder 3. The brush shaft 4 is an injection molded product provided with a mounting shaft 9 for mounting the connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3 at one end. The outer surface of the brush shaft 4 is covered with a decorative layer 14 formed of a metal vapor deposition film or a paint film, and a protective layer 15 made of a transparent ultraviolet curable paint is formed on the outer surface.

  In another makeup brush according to the present invention, the base end of a brush ear 2 formed by bundling a group of single hairs 1 is attached and fixed to a brush shaft 4 via a cylindrical ear holder 3. The ear holder 3 is a cylindrical injection-molded product having a holding portion 6 for the brush ear 2 at one end and a connecting portion 7 to the brush shaft 4 at the other end. The ear holder 3 has a decoration layer 12 formed of a metal vapor deposition film or a paint film. The brush shaft 4 is an injection-molded product made of a transparent plastic material, which is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape and includes a mounting shaft 9 on which one end of the brush shaft 4 is mounted with a connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3. The cylindrical inner wall 4a of the brush shaft 4 is loaded with a decorative sheet 17 having a decorative layer 14 on the outer surface side in a rolled state.

  In the present invention, since the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4 are formed by injection molding, the entire makeup brush can be discarded as a combustible material without the need to separate the ear holder 3, and the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft. 4 can be mass-produced to reduce the overall cost required for manufacturing a cosmetic brush. A decorative layer 14 made of a metal vapor deposition film or a coating film is formed on the cylinder inner wall 4a of the brush shaft 4 formed of a transparent plastic material in a hollow cylindrical shape, and the decorative layer 14 can be visually recognized through the transparent brush shaft 4. As a result, the depth of the apparent color and pattern can be increased and a sense of quality can be created compared to a conventional makeup brush in which the brush shaft 4 is simply painted. In addition, the decorative layer 14 can be prevented from being damaged over a long period of time, and the durability of the makeup brush can be improved.

  When the decorative layer 12 is formed on the ear holder 3 and the protective layers 13 and 15 made of a transparent ultraviolet curable paint are formed on the outer surfaces of the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4, a plurality of different colors and patterns are used. By preparing the seed holder 3 and the brush shaft 4 in advance and changing the combination of both 3 and 4, it is possible to easily construct a makeup brush that has been commercialized in series with different impressions. When the protective layer 15 made of a transparent ultraviolet curable paint is formed on the outer surfaces of the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4, respectively, it is difficult to cause scuffing and collision scratches, and a glossy brush with a high gloss can be obtained.

  According to the makeup brush in which the brush ear 2 is bonded and fixed to the holding portion 6 of the ear holder 3 and the connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3 is bonded and fixed to the mounting shaft 9 of the brush shaft 4, the base needs to be caulked and fixed. Compared with the conventional makeup brush, the brush brush 2, ear holder 3 and brush shaft 4 can be integrated by simple work, and the amount of assembly brushes can be reduced. Production costs can be further reduced.

  According to the makeup brush in which the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4 are formed of injection-molded products, and the decorative layers 12 and 14 and the protective layers 13 and 15 are respectively formed, there is no need to separate the ear holder 3 of the makeup brush. The whole can be discarded as combustible material, and the overall cost required for manufacturing the cosmetic brush can be reduced by mass-producing the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4. By preparing multiple types of ear holders 3 and brush shafts 4 with different colors and patterns in advance, and changing the combination of both 3 and 4, you can easily make a series of cosmetic brushes with different impressions. Can be configured. When the protective layers 13 and 15 made of a transparent UV curable paint are formed on the outer surfaces of the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4, respectively, it is possible to obtain a cosmetic brush that is less susceptible to scratches and collision scratches and is rich in gloss. .

  According to the makeup brush in which the decorative sheet 17 is loaded in a state where the decorative sheet 17 is rolled on the cylindrical inner wall 4a of the brush shaft 4 formed of a transparent plastic material in a hollow cylindrical shape, several types of decorative sheets 17 having different colors and patterns are prepared in advance. Accordingly, the brush shaft 4 having a different apparent impression can be formed simply by changing the decorative sheet 17 loaded in the cylinder of the brush shaft 4. Therefore, although the color and pattern of the brush shaft 4 can be diversified, the manufacturing cost of the makeup brush can be reduced.

Example 1 FIGS. 1 and 2 show Example 1 of a cosmetic brush according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, the makeup brush includes a brush ear 2 formed by tightly bundling a group of single hairs 1, a cylindrical ear holder 3 that holds and fixes the brush ear 2, and a brush shaft to which the ear holder 3 is attached and fixed. 4 and used as a face brush or a cheek brush.

  The brush ears 2 are formed by closely bundling single hairs 1 made of animal hair such as goats and squirrels, or single hairs made of chemical fibers. The single hair 1 made of a chemical fiber is tapered at one end and uses a tapered fiber simulating animal hair. Specifically, polybutylene terephthalate fiber as thin as animal hair is cut into a predetermined length to form a pre-stage fiber, and one end of the pre-stage fiber is immersed in an erodible chemical such as sulfuric acid or caustic soda to form a taper shape. By melting, the single hair 1 having a tapered hair tip 1a is applied.

  The ear holder 3 has a holding part 6 for the brush ear 2 at one end, and is formed of a cylindrical injection molded product having both ends open with a connecting part 7 to the brush shaft 4 at the other end. The holding part 6 is formed into a circular shape, an elliptical shape, an oval shape in which the opposing edges of the circles are crushed in parallel according to the finished shape of the brush ear 2. The connecting part 7 was formed in a circular cross section.

  The brush shaft 4 is a hollow injection-molded product that is open at only one end, and is made of a transparent plastic material. A mounting shaft 9 for mounting the connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3 is formed on the opening end side of the shaft body. The diameter of the mounting shaft 9 is set to be smaller than the other shaft portions, and the shaft portion diameter continuous with the proximal end step wall of the mounting shaft 9 is matched with the outer diameter of the connecting portion 7.

  The ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4 are formed using a reinforced styrene resin, ABS resin, AS resin, polycarbonate, acetal resin, or the like as a material. On the surface of the brush shaft 4, a display 10 such as a model number or a product name of the makeup brush is simultaneously formed as a recess or a protrusion.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a metal vapor deposition film was formed on the outer surface of the ear holder 3 to form a decorative layer 12, and a transparent ultraviolet curable coating was applied to the outer surface to form a protective layer 13. Further, a metal vapor deposition film was formed on the inner wall 4a of the brush shaft 4 to form a decorative layer 14, and a transparent ultraviolet curable paint was applied to the outer surface of the brush shaft 4 to form a protective layer 15.

  The brush ear 2, the ear holder 3, and the brush shaft 4 are assembled in the following procedure. First, the base end side of the brush ears 2 collected in a bundle is inserted into the holding portion 6 of the ear holder 3 and the shape of the tip is adjusted as shown in the figure, and then an adhesive is applied to the base end side of the brush ear 2. Apply the brush ear 2 to the ear holder 3. Next, after applying an adhesive to the peripheral surface of the mounting shaft 9 of the brush shaft 4, the connecting portion 7 of the ear holder 3 is externally attached to the mounting shaft 9, and the ear holder 3 is fixed to the brush shaft 4. .

  According to the makeup brush having the above-described configuration, the metallic glossy decorative layer 14 formed on the cylinder inner wall 4a is visually recognized through the transparent protective layer 15 and the wall of the brush shaft 4. Furthermore, since the appearance of the decoration layer 14 changes variously due to the change in the light refraction action of the brush shaft 4 and the light reflection action of the decoration layer 14, a cosmetic brush that is rich in quality as a whole can be obtained. Since the outer surfaces of the ear holder 3 and the brush shaft 4 are covered with protective layers 13 and 15 made of a UV curable paint having excellent durability, the decorative layer 12 of the ear holder 3 and the surface of the brush shaft 4 are scratched. It can prevent well. Even if the protective layer 15 on the surface of the brush shaft 4 is damaged by receiving a strong external force, the decorative layer 14 formed on the cylinder inner wall 4a is protected by the surrounding meat wall, so that it is not damaged, and has a metallic glossy shape. Brightness can be demonstrated stably over a long period of time.

  In the above embodiment, the decoration layer 12 is formed on the outer surface of the ear holder 3. However, like the brush shaft 4, the decoration layer 12 is formed on the inner surface of the cylinder wall of the ear holder 3, and the transparent protection is provided on the outer surface of the cylinder wall. The layer 13 may be formed.

Example 2 FIGS. 3 and 4 show Example 2 in which the present invention is applied to an eye shadow brush. In this type of brush, the brush shaft 4 is elongated and formed as a solid shaft as compared with the brush shaft 4 of the face brush described above that is formed thicker. Therefore, the point from which the metal vapor deposition film is formed in the outer surface of the brush axis | shaft 4 as the decoration layer 14, and the transparent protective layer 15 is formed in the surface differs from Example 1. FIG. In this case, the cross-sectional shape of the brush ear 2 is formed in an approximately elliptical shape, but may be an oblong shape that is flattened more. The brush shaft 4 can be formed of a plastic material that is not transparent. Since others are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In each of the above embodiments, the decoration layers 12 and 14 are formed of a metal vapor deposition layer. However, it is not necessary, and the decoration layers 12 and 14 may be formed of a paint film. The coating film can be formed by applying a colored paint or a fluorescent paint to the outer surface of the ear holder 3 or the cylinder inner wall 4 a of the brush shaft 4.

Example 3 FIGS. 5 and 6 show Example 3 of the cosmetic brush according to the present invention. Here, the decorative sheet 17 is arranged in the cylinder of the brush shaft 4 so that the decorative layer 14 formed on the outer surface side can be visually recognized through the transparent brush shaft 4. The decorative sheet 17 is made of a plastic sheet rich in elasticity, and as shown in FIG. 6, is loaded in a rolled state in the cylinder of the brush shaft 4, and is in close contact with the cylinder inner wall 4a by its own elasticity.

  As described above, when the decoration layer 14 is formed on the decoration sheet 17 separate from the brush shaft 4, the decoration sheet 17 having a different color and pattern is prepared in advance, so The brush shaft 4 having a different apparent impression can be formed at a low cost simply by changing the decorative sheet 17 loaded on. The decoration layer 14 of the decoration sheet 17 may be formed of a metal vapor deposition layer or a plating layer.

  In addition to the above embodiment, when the brush shaft 4 is formed in a hollow shape, the cross-sectional shape of the cylinder inner wall 4a is formed in a polygonal shape, an elliptical shape, etc., and the light refraction action on the brush shaft 4 is diversified. can do. Furthermore, the refracting action of the light can be further complicated by forming a knurled groove-like uneven group on the entire surface or a part of the cylinder inner wall 4a.

  The cross-sectional shape of the ear holder 3 can be formed in a polygonal shape such as a triangle or a quadrangle, or an arbitrary shape such as a semicircular shape or a semielliptical shape. If necessary, the holding portion 6 and the connecting portion 7 may be divided by a partition wall formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical wall.

It is a vertical front view of the makeup brush of Example 1. 1 is an external perspective view of a makeup brush of Example 1. FIG. It is a front view of the makeup brush of Example 2. It is a vertical front view of the makeup brush of Example 2. It is the disassembled front view which fractured | ruptured some cosmetic brushes of Example 3. FIG. It is sectional drawing of the brush axis | shaft of the makeup brush of Example 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Single hair 2 Brush ear 3 Ear holder 4 Brush shaft 4a The cylinder inner wall 6 of a brush shaft 6 Holding part 7 Connection part 9 Mounting shaft 12 Decoration layer 14 Decoration layer 15 Protection layer

Claims (5)

A makeup brush in which the proximal end of a brush ear (2) formed by bundling a group of single hairs (1) is attached and fixed to a brush shaft (4) via a cylindrical ear holder (3),
The ear holder (3) is a cylindrical injection molded product having a holding part (6) for the brush ear (2) at one end and a connecting part (7) to the brush shaft (4) at the other end. Yes,
The brush shaft (4) is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and is made of a transparent plastic material provided with a mounting shaft (9) to which the connecting portion (7) of the ear holder (3) is mounted at one end of the brush shaft (4). Injection molded product of
A decorative brush characterized in that a decorative layer (14) made of a metal vapor-deposited film or a paint film is formed on a cylindrical inner wall (4a) of the brush shaft (4). The ear holder (3) has a decorative layer (12) formed of a metal vapor-deposited film or a paint film,
The cosmetic brush according to claim 1, wherein protective layers (13) and (15) made of a transparent ultraviolet curable paint are formed on the outer surfaces of the ear holder (3) and the brush shaft (4). The brush ear (2) is adhesively fixed to the holding portion (6) of the ear holder (3) and is held in a predetermined shape,
The cosmetic brush according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting portion (7) of the ear holder (3) is adhesively fixed in a state of being fitted onto the mounting shaft (9) of the brush shaft (4). A makeup brush in which the proximal end of a brush ear (2) formed by bundling a group of single hairs (1) is attached and fixed to a brush shaft (4) via a cylindrical ear holder (3),
The ear holder (3) is a cylindrical injection molded product having a holding part (6) for the brush ear (2) at one end and a connecting part (7) to the brush shaft (4) at the other end. Yes,
The ear holder (3) has a decorative layer (12) formed of a metal vapor-deposited film or a paint film,
A protective layer (13) made of a transparent UV curable paint is formed on the outer surface of the ear holder (3),
The brush shaft (4) is an injection molded product having a mounting shaft (9) for mounting the connecting portion (7) of the ear holder (3) at one end,
The outer surface of the brush shaft (4) is covered with a decorative layer (14) formed of a metal vapor-deposited film or a paint film, and a protective layer (15) made of a transparent UV curable paint is formed on the outer surface. A makeup brush characterized by A makeup brush in which the proximal end of a brush ear (2) formed by bundling a group of single hairs (1) is attached and fixed to a brush shaft (4) via a cylindrical ear holder (3),
The ear holder (3) is a cylindrical injection molded product having a holding part (6) for the brush ear (2) at one end and a connecting part (7) to the brush shaft (4) at the other end. Yes,
The ear holder (3) has a decorative layer (12) formed of a metal vapor-deposited film or a paint film,
The brush shaft (4) is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and is made of a transparent plastic material provided with a mounting shaft (9) to which the connecting portion (7) of the ear holder (3) is mounted at one end of the brush shaft (4). Injection molded product of
A decorative brush characterized in that a decorative sheet (17) having a decorative layer (14) on the outer surface side is loaded in a rounded state on a cylindrical inner wall (4a) of a brush shaft (4).

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