JPH09191921A - Hair curler for winding and holding hair without bow type member and core - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a curler having the capability of eliminating the need of operating a fixing device at the end of a winding process, and being automatically mounted on the head, upon the finish of the winding process. SOLUTION: A hair curler 1 used for winding hair and not fitted with a bow type member and a core, is formed out of a flexible and restitutive winding body 2 of a foamed synthetic resin material. In addition, the winding body 2 has a device for being secured to the head after a winding process. Also, the winding body 2 is substantially H-shaped, and has a center web 3 for winding hair, and four legs 4 to 7 projecting from the center web 3 for securing the body 2 to the head after a winding process.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an arc-shaped member and a core in which a wound body made of a flexible and resilient synthetic resin foam is provided with a device for fixing the wound back head. A hair curler for wrapping and holding hair without. The use of such hair curlers is known. As is known, this hair curler is used both in the personal and commercial fields.

[0002]

A hair curler of the kind mentioned at the outset is known from German Patent DE 37 13 280. The hair curler comprises a wound body of synthetic resin foam with a textured surface that is flexible and resilient. The winding body is in the form of a rod with a substantially square cross section and has an open porous surface made of synthetic resin foam. The bundle of hair can be easily wound by this winding body. The winding body further comprises a device for holding the curved shape of the winding body fixed after winding. To that end, a ring is formed at one end of the winding body and a tip is formed at the other end of the winding body that is guided through the ring. The fixing and holding device can be formed in another manner, for example by providing a core of bendable wire attached to the winding body. The core of such a wire can bend the wound body into an arbitrary shape. If it is used many times, the end of the core of the wire may come out of the wound body, causing injury. In both implementations, the wrapping must be completed by:
That is, it must be finished by manipulating the fastening device in order to bring the winding body into an arcuate or curved shape. Due to the curved shape, the winding body occupies a predetermined mounting position above the head, and the wound hair bundle is not automatically rewound or loosened.

German Patent DE 4106439 discloses a bar-shaped hair curler without a bow and core for winding and holding dry or moist hair in a fixed manner. This hair curler has a wound body made of a synthetic resin foam which is flexible and has a restoring force. The winding body has a cylindrical shape and has, at least in its end region, a slit formed to be long compared to the diameter of the winding body. Thus, after winding the bundle of hair and after shaping the winding body into an arcuate shape, the other end of the winding body can be inserted into the ring, which secures the winding body to the head. This hair curler does not have a core of wire and has the advantage of being very simple in structure. However, at the end of winding, the winding body must be curved and the fixing device must be operated. Threading one end through the ring must be somewhat dexterous. Furthermore, care must be taken in the closing direction when closing the fixing device.

[0004]

The problem underlying the present invention is that it does not require the operation of a fastening device at the end of winding.
The aim is to provide a hair curler of the kind mentioned at the outset so as to automatically secure or occupy a fixed mounting position above the head, so to speak, by finishing the winding.

[0005]

According to the invention, the object is, in a hair curler of the type mentioned at the outset, that the winding body has a substantially H-shaped configuration and a central web for winding the hair, The solution is to have four legs protruding from the central web for fastening to the head after winding.

It is important for this new hair curler that it is substantially H-shaped, that is to say that it has a central web for winding the hair and that two legs project from each side of the central web. All four legs form a fixing device, and only two legs act each time, depending on when the winding is finished. This makes it possible to end the winding at the same time after each half-turn of the winding body or the central web. This is sufficient for obtaining the mounting position of the winding body above the head and for obtaining a tight or somewhat loose shape depending on the purpose. Since the wound body has the rough open-pore surface of the synthetic resin foam, the hair bundle adheres sufficiently during winding. The central web has a rectangular cross section, but the edges are curled during winding so that the curls formed by the bundle of wound hair are round and firm. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the wrapping is made flat and projects relatively little from the surface of the head so that it is barely noticeable when the user is lying down, i.e. overnight. The wound body or hair curler can be produced very simply, for example by stamping, injection molding and extrusion of synthetic resin foam. In this case, the strands are separated transversely to their running direction into individual hair curlers. Due to the relatively large overhanging shape of the legs protruding from the central web, it is almost impossible for the hair curlers to slip off or rotate. This novel hair curler is shaped to give a particularly aesthetic impression. When used overhead, the hair curler resembles a decorative button.

Hair curlers can be made by injection molding in a mold, even if custom made. The extrusion molding method is also an effective method. However, it is extremely easy to punch or cut a synthetic resin foam in the form of a plate to form a wound body. Since the thickness of the plate is 10 mm or less, the winding body is relatively bulky. Slits can be provided in the central web for sandwiching the leading end of the bundle of hair to be wrapped. Such slits can be formed, for example, with punching.

The two legs for fixing the winding body to the winding head are formed on opposite sides of the central web or are provided with corresponding projections.
Thereby, not only does the hair curler have a rounded and closed shape, but the legs extend on both sides over the curly tress, except for the gap between the protrusions. The central web usually has a rectangular shape that is constant over its entire length. However, the central web may be inflated. Thereby, the curl is preformed by the shape of the central web, which is likewise inflated and larger.

The wound body can be made of plate-like synthetic resin foam with little or no debris. This is especially true for precise H-shaped shapes. When not producing waste, the same hair curler or hair curlers of two different sizes can be manufactured at the same time. Different sized hair curlers are useful for winding a relatively large curl on one hair curler and a relatively small curl on the other hair curler. A very good fit of the winding body overhead at the end of the winding when the projections of the legs form a narrow gap on both sides of the central web for passing the bundle of wound hair. You can

The winding body can have a rectangular cross section at any point. Since the wrapping body is lightweight and can be stored in a small space, this advantage can be utilized when packaging and selling such a hair curler.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in more detail based on various embodiments. The hair curler 1 shown in FIG. 1 comprises a wound body 2 formed by cutting or punching a plate-shaped synthetic resin foam. This winding body 2 comprises a central web 3 and legs 4, 5, 6, 7 projecting from this central web. Therefore, the wound body is generally H-shaped or has such a contour. The legs are paired and project to both sides as seen from the side of the central web 2, so that the legs of the first pair are leg parts 4, 5.
And the second pair of legs is formed by legs 6,7. The legs 4, 5 are formed so as to face each other and end in a protrusion 8. A relatively small gap 9 is formed between the protrusions. A bundle of hair passes through this gap when the hair is rolled. The central web 3 is preferably provided with a slit 10 on one side at its center. Since this slit is formed by the limited cut, the start end of the hair bundle can be sandwiched at the start of hair wrapping. The winding body 2 shown in FIG. 1 has a rectangular cross section at all points. The wound body is almost full size, and the thickness is about 8 mm.

The hair curler 1 shown in FIG.
Due to the V shape, the gap between each pair of legs is relatively large. This does not interfere with the bending of the leg 4, 5 or 6, 7 in question at the end of winding, but instead facilitates bending. The hair curler 1 shown in FIG. 3 is formed in a round shape. In this case, the central web has a more bulged shape. Thereby, it is possible to act on the shape of the curly hair produced by the bundle of curled hair. Since the gap 9 between the adjacent protrusions 8 is formed to be relatively large, the winding is easy.

On the other hand, in the case of the embodiment of FIG. 4, since the gap 9 is formed relatively narrow, at the end of winding, each of the legs 4, 5 or 6, 7 is formed. A pair of legs extend over the bundle of hair that is wrapped around. The strand of hair is then similarly covered by the legs on the other side of the central web. This hair curler in FIG. 4 is formed into a button-like round shape. Due to this shape, the hair curler 1 acts as a decorative and accessory.

5 to 8 show examples of the division of the foam material in order to form the hair curler 1 concerned from the plate-shaped foam material. FIG. 5 shows a manufacturing example of the hair curler 1 of FIG. A hair curler 1 of the same size is formed. FIG. 6 shows a production example of the curler 1 having a curled shape, which is free of debris. FIG. 7 shows an example of the shape of the hair curler 1 in which a small amount of dust is generated. Here, short legs 4, 6 and legs 5, 7 formed to be somewhat longer are provided. The legs each project from the central web 3. FIG. 8 shows an example in which two hair curlers 1 having different sizes are formed so as not to generate dust.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of a hair curler.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the hair curler.

FIG. 3 is a view showing another embodiment of the hair curler.

FIG. 4 is a view showing another embodiment of the hair curler.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a part of a plate-shaped foam material for manufacturing the hair curler of FIG. 2 so as not to generate waste.

FIG. 6 shows an example of another shape for punching without dust.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a shape in which almost no dust is generated.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a dust-free shape when manufacturing two hair curlers having different sizes.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Hair curler 2 Winding body 3 Central web 4 Leg part 5 Leg part 6 Leg part 7 Leg part 8 Projection part 9 Gap 10 Slit

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A winding body (2) made of a flexible and resilient synthetic resin foam, which is provided with a device for fixing to the back of the winding, without an arch and core. In hair curlers for winding and holding hair,
The winding body (2) has a substantially H-shaped configuration and projects from the central web (3) for winding the hair and for fixing to the head after winding. A hair curler having four legs (4,5, 6, 7). 2. Hair curler according to claim 1, characterized in that the wound body (2) is in the form of a punched or cut-out synthetic resin foam plate. 3. Hair curler according to claim 1, characterized in that a slit (10) is provided in the central web (3) for sandwiching the starting end of the bundle of hair to be wound. 4. Central web (3) with both legs (4, 5; 6, 7) for fixing the winding body (2) to the winding head.
2. Hair curler according to claim 1, characterized in that it is provided with protrusions (8) which are formed on opposite sides of each other or face each other. 5. Hair curler according to claim 1, characterized in that the central web (3) is bulged. 6. Hair curler according to claim 1, characterized in that the winding body (2) is made of a plate-shaped synthetic resin foam so as to produce little or no dust. . 7. A projection (8) of the leg (4, 5, 6, 7)
Hair curler according to claim 4, characterized in that it forms narrow gaps (9) on both sides of the central web (3) for the passage of the wound tufts of hair. 8. Hair curler according to claim 1, characterized in that the wound body (2) has a rectangular cross section at all points.