TW202007304A - Scalp care device - Google Patents

Abstract

A scalp care device (1) comprising a grip part (body part) (3) and a scalp-stimulating part (2). The grip part (3) has an ion supply part (microparticle-generating unit) (75), and a blow-out opening (sending opening) (35) that releases microparticles such as ions generated by the ion supply part (75). The scalp-stimulating part (2) has an abutting part (spherical contact part (42), contact surface (43)) that protrudes from the grip part (3) and comes into contact with a treatment location. In the scalp care device (1), the speed at which microparticles are sent from the blow-out opening (35) is 12 m/sec or less. The blow-out opening (35) is configured so that microparticles are sent toward the abutting part of the scalp-stimulating part 2.

Description

Scalp care device

The invention relates to a scalp care device.

In recent years, hair dryers have not only sprayed warm air to dry and style hair, but also include those who care for hair and scalp by blowing wind containing ions. A hair dryer with such a care function is also called a scalp care device. In addition, a scalp care device that does not have a blower function, but massages a scalp or hair while making an elastic projection abut against a scalp or hair while blowing out ions-containing wind is also proposed.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a cover body 3 that can be attached to and detached from a casing 1 of a hair dryer. The cover 3 is used to cover a part of the user's head.

In addition, the lid 3 includes a head stimulating body 33 for stimulating the head of the user in the air path. The head stimulator 33 includes a plurality of rod-shaped bodies 331 imitating fingers. In the case of using a hair dryer, the rod-shaped body 331 contacts the head of the user.

In addition, the hair dryer disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes an ion generation unit (charged particle generation unit) 16 that generates air ions (charged particles) in the air. Thus, the hair dryer can release air containing air ions. By blowing air containing air ions onto the user's head, the environment of the hair and scalp can be improved.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-169614.

In a scalp care device capable of releasing active ingredients such as ions together with air, it is desired to supply the active ingredients to the head more efficiently.

Therefore, in the present invention, a scalp care device capable of supplying fine particles such as ions to the head of a user more efficiently is provided.

A scalp care device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a fine particle generating section; a body section including a delivery port for releasing fine particles generated from the fine particle generating section; and a body section that protrudes from the body section and contacts the treatment site Head stimulation part of the contact part. In this scalp care device, the delivery speed of the fine particles from the delivery port is 12 m/sec or less. In addition, the delivery port is configured such that the fine particles are delivered toward the contact portion.

According to the scalp care device of one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a scalp care device capable of supplying fine particles to a user's head more efficiently.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same components are given the same symbols. The names and functions of these are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions of these are not repeated.

(First embodiment) In this embodiment, a scalp care device including protrusions (head stimulation parts) for stimulating the scalp will be exemplified. The scalp care device of this embodiment is used for the purpose of adjusting the scalp environment by massaging the scalp and supplying ions.

(Overall composition of scalp care device) First, the overall configuration of the scalp care device 1 of this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1 to 6.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the scalp care device 1 is viewed from below (Y2 side). 2 is a perspective view showing a state when the scalp care device 1 is viewed from the front side (Z1 side). 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the handle portion 3 when the scalp care device 1 is cut on the YZ plane. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the handle portion 3 when the scalp care device 1 is cut in the XZ plane. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state where the scalp care device 1 is viewed from below (Y2 side). FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the scalp care device 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the scalp care device 1 is mainly composed of a head stimulation part 2 and a handle part (body part) 3. The head stimulation unit 2 is used by being attached to the front end of the handle 3. The head stimulation portion 2 may be configured to be detachable from the handle portion 3, or may be connected to the handle portion 3 in a state in which it cannot be detached.

In this specification, the shape and positional relationship of each component of the scalp care device 1 will be described. For convenience, the scalp care device 1 is set in the X1-X2 direction (width direction) and Y1- shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The coordinate axes of the Y2 direction (up-down direction) and Z1-Z2 direction (front-rear direction) are specified.

The scalp care device 1 of this embodiment is a cordless type and includes a primary battery or a secondary battery inside. At the rear end portion (Z2 side) of the handle portion 3, a charging terminal 38 is provided.

The head stimulation unit 2 is composed of two members that are bilaterally symmetrical (that is, a right member 2a and a left member 2b). The right side member 2a and the left side member 2b are arranged in the width direction (X direction) of the front end portion of the handle portion 3 and attached.

Viewed from the front side (Z1 side) of the scalp care device 1, the right side member 2a located on the right side (X1 side) includes the base end portion 34 and a plurality of (three in this embodiment) rod-shaped members (two rod-shaped) Part 41a, and a rod-shaped part 41b). When viewed from the front side (Z1 side) of the scalp care device 1, the left side member 2b on the left side (X2 side) includes the base end portion 34 and a plurality of (three in this embodiment) rod-shaped members (two rod-shaped members) Part 41a, and a rod-shaped part 41b).

In this way, the right side member 2a and the left side member 2b constituting the head stimulation part 2 respectively include the base end portion 34 and a plurality of rod-shaped members 41a and 41b protruding from the base end portion 34, which becomes like imitating a scalp massage with a human hand Finger-like shape.

The base end portions 34 and 34 are attached to the front end portion (Z1 side) of the handle portion 3. The base end portions 34 and 34 may be configured to be detachable from the handle portion 3 by the user, or may be connected so that they cannot be detached by the user.

In the present embodiment, the base end portions 34 and 34 are connected to the handle portion 3 so as to extend from one side of the handle portion 3 to the front side (Z1 side). In addition, in the handle portion 3, the side to which the base end portion 34 is connected is referred to as the upper side (Y1 side, first side), and the side facing this upper side is referred to as the lower side (Y2 side, second side).

The base end portion 34 has elasticity. Specifically, the base end portion 34 has, for example, polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene (PE), nylon (PA), etc. Made of elastic resin material.

In addition, the base end portion 34 may have a certain degree of mobility in the up-down direction (Y direction) and the left-right direction (X direction) using the connection position with the handle portion 3 as a reference point. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the impact of the tip portion of the head stimulating portion 2 when it comes into contact with the scalp, so that the scalp feel felt by the user becomes better.

At the front end of each rod-shaped member 41a and 41b, an abutting portion that comes into contact with the scalp or hair (treatment site) of the user when using the scalp care device 1 (during treatment) is provided. Specifically, a spherical contact portion 42 is provided at the tip of the rod-shaped member 41a. In addition, a contact surface 43 is provided at the tip of the rod-shaped member 41b.

The spherical contact portion 42, such as the tip of a match stick, has a slightly expanded spherical shape compared to other portions. This makes it possible to expand the contact area with the contact portion of the scalp during treatment. In addition, the feeling of the scalp when the head stimulating portion 2 contacts the scalp can be better. Further, the contact surface 43 becomes easy to conform to the shape of the scalp when it functions as a fulcrum of the other rod-shaped member 41a when the handle portion 3 is moved in the up-and-down direction (Y direction) while the head stimulating portion 2 is in contact with the scalp .

Here, the treatment site refers to a position where a part of the user's head (specifically, scalp, hair, etc.) is intensively cared for using the scalp care device 1. For example, when the scalp care device 1 is used, the area around the scalp and hairs (specifically, the area surrounded by each of the rod-shaped members 41a and 41b) abutting the tip of the rod-shaped members 41a and 41b corresponds to the treatment Office. When the scalp care device 1 is used, the user moves the scalp care device 1 relative to the scalp or hair and performs care (treatment). Therefore, the treatment site moves sequentially.

In addition, the head stimulation unit 2 of the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment includes two types of rod-shaped members (that is, the first rod-shaped member 41a and the second rod-shaped member 41b).

Specifically, when viewed from the front end side (Z1 side) of the head stimulation unit 2, the right side member 2 a located on the right side (X1 side) includes the base end portion 34 and three rod-shaped members protruding from the base end portion 34. In the present embodiment, of the three rod-shaped members, two are the first rod-shaped members 41a and one is the second rod-shaped member 41b. Among the three rod-shaped members, two first rod-shaped members 41a are arranged outside one second rod-shaped member 41b (X1 side in FIGS. 1 and 2 ).

Moreover, when viewed from the front end side (Z1 side) of the head stimulation unit 2, the left side member 2 b on the left side (X2 side) includes the base end portion 34 and three rod-shaped members protruding from the base end portion 34. Similar to the right side member 2a, in the present embodiment, of the three rod-shaped members, two are the first rod-shaped members 41a and one is the second rod-shaped member 41b. Among the three rod-shaped members, two first rod-shaped members 41 a are arranged outside one second rod-shaped member 41 b (X2 side in FIGS. 1 and 2 ).

The first rod-shaped member 41a includes a spherical contact portion 42 at the front end portion. The spherical contact portion 42 has a higher thermal conductivity than the body portion of the first rod member 41a. That is, the spherical contact portion 42 is formed of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the body portion of the first rod member 41a.

The main body of the first rod-shaped member 41a is mainly composed of polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene (PE), nylon (PA), etc. The resin material is formed. The body portion of the first rod-shaped member 41a may be formed of the same material as that of the base end portion 34 as one body.

The spherical contact portion 42 is mainly formed of a material having a higher thermal conductivity than the body portion of the first rod-shaped member 41a. Examples of such materials include metal materials (including alloy materials) such as iron, nickel, titanium, stainless steel, and copper.

In addition, the spherical contact portion 42 may be a nickel-plated surface of a ball (spherical body) formed of a metal such as iron. Alternatively, the spherical contact portion 42 may be a surface of a ball (spherical body) formed of a metal such as iron, which is subjected to titanium vapor deposition.

As shown in FIG. 4, the spherical contact portion 42 is attached so as to be buried in the front end portion of the first rod member 41a. The body portion of the first rod-shaped member 41 a is formed of a softer material than the spherical contact portion 42. Thereby, the feeling when the head stimulator 2 hits the treatment place can be alleviated, and the comfort during use can be improved.

In addition, the spherical contact portion 42 may be a movable member. That is, the spherical contact portion 42 may be rotatably attached to the body portion (first member) of the first rod member 41a, for example.

In addition, the above-mentioned number and arrangement methods of the first rod-shaped member 41a and the second rod-shaped member 41b are examples, and in other aspects of the present invention, other numbers and arrangement methods may be used. In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which a spherical contact portion is provided at the tip of the first rod-shaped member 41a will be described. This is an example of the present invention. In another aspect of the present invention, the first rod-shaped member 41a may include an abutting portion having a shape other than a spherical shape (for example, a polygonal body).

As shown in FIG. 1, the handle portion 3 is a substantially cylindrical member extending in the Z direction. The outer shape of the handle portion 3 is mainly constituted by a box formed of plastic or the like.

In the handle portion 3, on the lower surface side (Y2 side) of the rear side (Z2 side) of the longitudinal direction (Z direction), an air suction port (intake port) 31 is provided, and on the front side (Z1 side) At the end, a blower outlet (sending outlet) 35 for wind is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operating portion 21 is provided on one side surface of the handle portion 3 (in FIG. 3, the upper side surface (the side surface on the Y1 side)). When using the scalp care device 1, the user operates the operation section 21 to start or stop the scalp care device 1.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the handle portion 3 includes a control portion 71, a fan 72, an ion supply portion (fine particle generating portion) 75, a battery 76, a blower air passage 32, and the like. In addition, the outer peripheral surface of the handle portion 3 includes an operation portion 21, a charging terminal 38, and the like.

The control unit 71 is composed of an electronic circuit board or the like. The control unit 71 controls the operation of the fan 72, the ion supply unit 75, etc. according to the content operated by the operation unit 21. The control unit 71 is provided with a timer 81, a memory 82, and the like (see FIG. 6).

The timer 81 has a function of counting time, and if necessary, measures the time of processing performed in the control unit 71, the operation time of each component in the scalp care device 1, and the like. By providing the timer 81, the operation time of the scalp care device 1 can be measured.

The memory 82 includes ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory 82 stores the operation program and setting data of the scalp care device 1 and temporarily stores the calculation result by the control unit 71.

The fan 72 is configured by, for example, a sirocco fan, a propeller fan, or the like. The fan 72 is connected to the motor. When the scalp care device 1 is in operation, the fan 72 rotates by the driving force of the motor. As a result, the flow of air from the suction port 31 toward the blower port 35 is formed in the air blowing path 32 in the handle 3.

The ion supply unit 75 is arranged near the outlet 35.

The ion supply unit 75 makes positive (+) ions (for example, H+(H2O)m (m is an arbitrary natural number)) and negative (-) ions (for example, O2-(H2O)n (n is an arbitrary natural number )) at least any one. By providing the ion supply part 75 in the handle part 3, the wind blown from the handle part 3 can contain an ion. By including ions in the wind blown from the handle part 3, the scalp environment can be adjusted by keeping the treated scalp moist or the like. In addition, it is possible to keep the treated hair moist, tighten the epidermis and suppress hair damage, and obtain a therapeutic effect.

In addition, the fine particle generating part provided in the scalp care device of the aspect of the present invention is not limited to the ion supply part, and may be a discharge device that generates ions, electrons, ozone, free radicals, active groups, etc. by discharge . In addition, when the fine particle generating unit generates ions, it may be a configuration that generates both positive ions and negative ions, or a configuration that generates either positive ions or negative ions.

As shown in FIG. 2, the ion supply unit 75 includes a positive ion generating unit 75 a that releases positive ions and a negative ion generating unit 75 b that releases negative ions. The positive ion generating portion 75a and the negative ion generating portion 75b are needle-shaped members arranged in front of the outlet 35.

In addition, a rib (wall portion) 36 is provided in front of the outlet 35. As shown in FIG. 4, the rib 36 is arranged so as to divide the air outlet 35 into two regions. The positive ion generating portion 75a and the negative ion generating portion 75b are separated by a rib 36. That is, the positive ion generating portion 75a is arranged in one of the two regions divided by sandwiching the rib 36 therebetween, and the negative ion generating portion 75b is arranged in the other.

By providing such ribs 36, the positive ions released from the positive ion generating portion 75a and the negative ions released from the negative ion generating portion 75b can be released from the blowout ports 35 divided by the rib 36, respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the positive ions and the negative ions from approaching each other inside the outlet 35, the positive and negative ions cancel each other, and the ions disappear.

In addition, by providing the rib 36, it is possible to prevent the user's hand or the like from entering the outlet 35. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the user's hand or the like from contacting a certain ion supply unit 75 which may become a high voltage.

The battery 76 becomes the power supply unit of the scalp care device 1. The battery 76 is externally supplied with electricity and charged via the charging terminal 38.

The air supply duct 32 becomes a passage for the flow of air (wind) by the fan 72. The air blowing path 32 is formed along the lower surface (that is, the surface on the Y2 side) in the handle portion 3. The suction port 31 is provided at the most upstream of the blower air passage 32, and the blower outlet 35 is provided at the most downstream of the blower air passage 32. The detailed structure of the suction port 31, the air supply duct 32, and the blower port 35 is mentioned later.

The operation portion 21 is arranged on the upper surface side (Y1 side) of the handle portion 3. The operation unit 21 is operated by the user. The operation message in the operation unit 21 is sent to the control unit 71.

The charging terminal 38 is arranged at the rear end portion (Z2 side) of the handle portion 3. The charging terminal 38 is connected to the connector 4a of the charging cable 4 (see FIG. 1 and the like). Thereby, electricity can be supplied to the secondary battery (that is, the battery 76) in the handle portion 3. In addition, in other aspects of the present invention, the scalp care device 1 may include a power cord.

(About the composition of the supply air duct) Next, a more specific structure of the air blowing duct 32 in the handle 3 will be described. Here, a more specific configuration of the suction port 31 and the blower port 35 will also be described.

7 and 8 are diagrams schematically showing a state of the scalp care device 1 during use. 7 is a diagram of the scalp care device 1 viewed from the side (X2 side). FIG. 8 is a view of the scalp care device 1 viewed from the front (Z1 side). In FIGS. 7 and 8, H1 represents the contact surface with the treatment site when the scalp care device 1 is in use. In addition, H2 represents the extending direction of the handle portion 3 when the scalp care device 1 is used. When the scalp care device 1 is used, the contact surface H1 becomes substantially parallel to the extending direction H2 of the handle portion 3.

9 is a side view showing a state where the scalp care device 1 is placed on the ground (plane H3). 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state where the scalp care device 1 is placed on the ground (plane H3).

In the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment, the speed of the ions (fine particles) sent from the outlet 35 is controlled so that the output of the fan 72 is approximately 12 m/sec or less. In addition, the speed of the ions (fine particles) sent from the delivery port 35 can be set to a speed within a range of approximately 4 m/sec or more and approximately 12 m/sec or less. In addition, the velocity of the ions (fine particles) sent from the outlet 35 is preferably set to approximately 4 m/sec or more and approximately 6 m/sec or less, and more preferably approximately 4 m/sec.

In addition, the wind speed of the hair dryer mainly used for the purpose of drying hair is generally about 12 m/sec. If the velocity of the ions (fine particles) sent out from the blowout port 35 exceeds 12 m/sec, there is a possibility that the therapeutic effect of the ions on the scalp and hair will be reduced. Therefore, the speed of the wind and ions (fine particles) sent from the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment is smaller than the speed of the blower.

In the scalp care device 1 having a slower delivery speed from such an outlet 35, in order to more effectively diffuse the released active ingredients such as ions to the treatment site and its vicinity, the air supply channel 32 and the outlet 35 Make time.

That is, in the scalp care device 1, the blowing port 35 is configured such that ions are sent toward the front end portion of the head stimulation unit 2 (that is, the spherical contact portion 42 and the contact surface 43) which is the contact portion with the treatment site. In FIGS. 7 and 8, a diagonal line is added to the arrangement position of the air outlet 35, and the direction of sending out the wind and fine particles from the air outlet 35 is indicated by an arrow. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the air and fine particles sent from the air outlet 35 are surrounded by dotted circles, mainly toward the front end portion of the head stimulation unit 2 (that is, the spherical contact portion 42 and the contact surface 43 ) And its vicinity, that is, the area surrounded by the head stimulation unit 2 etc. are sent out mainly.

In addition, the blowing surface of the blowing port 35 is inclined with respect to the orthogonal surface opposed to the sending direction of fine particles such as ions.

In FIGS. 7, 9, and 10, a chain line is added to the position of the blowing surface. In addition, in FIG. 9, the direction in which the wind in the handle 3 is sent out is indicated by a dotted arrow. In addition, in FIG. 10, the blowing direction of the wind in the blowing air path 32 is indicated by an arrow.

As shown in the figures, the direction in which the wind and fine particles are sent out is along the direction in which the air blowing path 32 is arranged, and roughly in the Z direction. Furthermore, the blowing surface of the blowing port 35 is inclined with respect to the orthogonal direction (that is, the XY plane) of the Z direction, which is the sending direction of the fine particles.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the scalp care device 1 is used, the blowing surface of the blowing port 35 is inclined toward the contact surface H1 of the treatment site. Thereby, fine particles such as ions sent from the outlet 35 can be released toward the front end portion of the head stimulation unit 2 and the area surrounded by the head stimulation unit 2.

In addition, in the scalp care device 1, the air outlet 35 has a curved surface shape that is smooth toward the sending direction of fine particles. Specifically, on the front side of the air outlet 35, an upper curved surface 35a having a curved surface shape that is smooth toward the upper side (Y1 side) is provided. By providing such an upper curved surface 35a, fine particles such as ions released from the air outlet 35 can be more efficiently sent to the head stimulation unit 2 and the treatment site. Therefore, the treatment effect on the scalp and hair when the scalp care device 1 is used can be improved.

In addition, on the front side of the air outlet 35, in addition to the upper curved surface 35a, a lower curved surface 35b having a curved surface shape that is smooth toward the lower side (Y2 side) is provided. Thereby, the entire periphery on the front side of the air outlet 35 becomes a smooth curved surface, and the amount of loss of wind sent from the air outlet 35 can be reduced.

In addition, the suction port 31 is provided on the side surface of the handle portion 3 on the lower side (Y2 side). As shown in FIG. 5, the suction port 31 is composed of a plurality of elongated openings. The plurality of openings are arranged side by side in the width direction (X direction) on the side surface on the lower side of the handle portion 3.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in a state where the scalp care device 1 is placed on the floor (plane H3), the suction port 31 is provided at a position that is not blocked by the floor (placement surface). That is, when the scalp care device 1 is viewed from the side (for example, the X1 side or the X2 side), several of the plurality of openings constituting the suction port 31 can be seen.

Thereby, even when the scalp care device 1 is used temporarily, for example, placed on a flat surface such as a table, sufficient air can flow from the suction port 31 into the blower duct 32. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the load applied to the fan 72 of the scalp care device 1.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, in a state where the scalp care device 1 is placed on the ground (plane H3 ), the air blowing path 32 extending from the suction port 31 to the blower port 35 is located on the lower side (Y2 side), and the control unit 71, Various components such as the battery 76, the fan 72, and the ion supply unit 75 are located on the upper side (Y1 side).

In addition, the air that enters the air supply duct 32 from the suction port 31 is sent downstream along the battery 76. Then, after passing through the fan 72 arranged slightly above the blowing air path 32, it is sent out to the outlet 35 along the ion supply part 75.

As a result, wind passing near the battery 76 and the control unit 71 and the like can cool the battery 76 and the control unit 71 and the like.

Moreover, in the normal mounting state of the scalp care device 1, by arranging the air supply duct 32 on the lower side (Y2 side) in the handle 3, various components such as the control part 71 are arranged in the handle 3 The upper side (Y1 side) has a configuration in which water flows into the blower duct 32 preferentially in case water enters from the outlet 35 or the like. Thereby, the possibility that water infiltrate various components in the handle portion 3 can be reduced.

In addition, in the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment, an LED (light emitting unit) 83 (see FIG. 5) that irradiates the inner surface of the outlet 35 in the vicinity of the outlet 35 may be included. The LED 83 controls the start and stop of light emission by the control unit 71. For example, the control unit 71 can control the LED 83 to start emitting light when the power of the scalp care device 1 is turned on.

(Summary of the first embodiment) As described above, the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment is composed of the head stimulation part 2 and the handle part (main body part) 3. The head stimulation portion 2 includes a contact portion (specifically, a spherical contact portion 42 and a contact surface 43) that protrudes from the handle portion 3 and contacts the treatment site.

The handle portion 3 includes an ion supply portion 75 that generates ions (fine particles). In addition, on the front side (Z1 side) of the handle portion 3, a blow-out port (sending port) 35 for releasing ions and wind is provided.

In such a scalp care device 1, the sending speed of the ions from the blowing port 35 is set so as to be 12 m/sec or less. In addition, the air outlet 35 is configured such that minute particles such as ions are sent toward the contact portion of the front end of the head stimulation unit 2.

With the above configuration, if the scalp care device 1 is operated, fine particles such as ions and the wind sent from the blow-out port 35 and the wind pass through the front end portion of the head stimulation unit 2 and are preferentially guided to the user's treatment place and its nearby. Therefore, a scalp care device 1 capable of supplying fine particles (charged fine particles such as ions and fine particles containing active ingredients) to the head of a user more efficiently can be obtained.

In other words, according to the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment, the ions supplied from the blow-out port 35 can be sent mainly to the user's treatment place through the curved surface of each base end portion 34 and each rod-shaped member 41a and 41b. The user using the scalp care device 1 can blow the wind containing the ions supplied from the handle part 3 to the hair or the scalp while touching the tip of each rod-shaped member 41a and 41b to the scalp or the hair to perform massage at the treatment site .

In addition, in the scalp care device 1 of the present embodiment, the head stimulation unit 2 is divided into two constituent members of the right side member 2a and the left side member 2b. Thereby, it is possible to make the interval of each component member open when pressed, and elasticity such that the interval becomes narrow when the pressing force is removed. Thereby, massage with a pinch-like feeling can be performed.

In addition, in the head stimulation unit 2, a long rod-shaped member 41 b is arranged from the center side in the width direction (X direction), and a short rod-shaped member 41 a is arranged outside the width direction (X direction). In addition, the tip of the rod-shaped member 41b becomes the contact surface 43, and the tip of the rod-shaped member 41a becomes the spherical contact 42.

With this configuration, when the front end portion of the head stimulation unit 2 is brought into contact with the treatment site, the contact surface 43 can be fitted and fixed to the treatment site, and the treatment can be performed using the head stimulation unit 2 Fulcrum. Furthermore, in this state, by applying a large force from the front end portion of the head stimulation unit 2, each rod-shaped member 41 a including the spherical contact portion 42 can be pressed to the treatment site as an action point. As a result, it is possible to massage with a feeling like pinching the treatment area.

In addition, in this embodiment, the fan may be omitted. In this case, although the fine particles generated in the fine particle generating portion are not forcibly sent toward the treatment site, when the scalp care device is moved, it diffuses around the blow-out port (send port) and reaches the treatment site.

(Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the point where the heater 173 is provided in the handle portion 3 is different from the first embodiment. For the other configuration, the same configuration as the first embodiment can be applied. Therefore, in the following, the description will focus on the configuration different from the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 shows a scalp care device 101 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 shows the internal structure of the scalp care device 101.

The scalp care device 101 of the second embodiment is mainly composed of a head stimulation part 2 and a handle part (body part) 3. As for the configuration of the head stimulator 2, the same configuration as the first embodiment can be applied.

The handle part 3 of the scalp care device 101 includes a control part 71, a fan 72, an ion supply part (fine particle generating part) 75, a heater 173, a battery 76, and a blower duct 32. In addition, the outer peripheral surface of the handle portion 3 includes an operation portion 21, a charging terminal 38, and the like. For the configuration other than the heater 173, the same configuration as the first embodiment can be applied.

The heater 173 heats the air sucked into the handle 3 from the suction port. The heater 173 is arranged on the downstream side of the fan 72 in the air blowing duct 32.

When the scalp care device 101 is in operation, the heater 173 is operated, the air sucked into the inside of the handle 3 can be heated, and hot air is sent out from the air outlet 35. The control section 71 controls the ON/OFF of the heater 173. For example, when the user selects the operation mode of blowing cold air in the operation unit 21, the control unit 71 stops the operation of the heater 173. As a result, cold air is sent from the outlet 35. In addition, the control unit 71 may control the heater 173 such that hot air and cold air are alternately blown from the blowout port 35.

In addition, in the scalp care device 101 of the present embodiment, the spherical contact portion 42 of the head stimulation portion 2 is higher in thermal conductivity than the body portion of the rod-shaped member 41a. That is, the spherical contact portion 42 is more likely to conduct heat than the body portion of the rod-shaped member 41a. Therefore, when the heater 173 is operated and hot air is blown from the handle portion 3, the spherical contact portion 42 tends to have a higher temperature than the rod-shaped member 41a. On the other hand, when cold wind is blown from the handle portion 3, the spherical contact portion 42 tends to have a lower temperature than the rod-shaped member 41a. Since the spherical contact portion 42 contacts the treatment site, the user using the scalp care device 101 is more likely to feel hot and cold.

In this way, when hot air is blown from the outlet 35 of the handle portion 3, the spherical contact portion 42 tends to become higher in temperature than the body portion of the first rod-shaped member 41a. On the other hand, when cold air is blown out from the outlet 35 of the handle portion 3, the spherical contact portion 42 tends to have a lower temperature than the first rod-shaped member 41a. Since the spherical contact portion 42 contacts the treatment site, the user using the scalp care device 101 is more likely to feel cold and hot (heat or cold).

Therefore, according to the scalp care device 101 of the present embodiment, it is possible to more easily feel the coldness and warmth of the wind blown from the handle portion 3, and the comfort during use is further improved.

In another aspect, in the handle portion 3, instead of the heater 173, a Peltier element (Peltier Element) may be included. By using the Peltier element, it is possible to heat or cool the abutting portion of the head stimulation portion 2. For example, the action part side (heat (warm and cold) generation part) of the Peltier element is arranged at a position that can be transmitted to the abutment part, and it is preferable to arrange the opposite side of the action part in the air supply duct 32 . Thereby, when the acting part of the Peltier element becomes a heat absorbing part, it is possible to blow the wind in the air blowing duct 32 toward the heat generated in the heat dissipating section arranged in the air blowing duct 32.

(Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the point including the sensor 244 is different from the second embodiment. For the other configurations, the same configurations as in the first and second embodiments can be applied. Therefore, in the following, the description will focus on the configuration different from the other embodiments.

FIG. 13 shows the internal structure of the scalp care device 201 of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the scalp care device 201 includes a control unit 71, a fan 72, a heater 173, an ion supply unit 75, a sensor 244, an operation unit 21, and the like. In the control unit 71, a timer 81, a memory 82, and the like are provided. As for the configuration other than the sensor 244, the same configuration as the above-described embodiments can be applied.

The sensor 244 is embedded in the front end of the second rod-shaped member 41b, for example. Examples of the type of sensor 244 include a moisture sensor, an oil content sensor, a pressure sensor, and a touch sensor. Among these various sensors, one or more sensors can be appropriately selected to constitute the sensor 244.

For example, when the sensor 244 is a moisture sensor or an oil content sensor, it is possible to measure the moisture content and the oil content of the detected scalp of the user. Thereby, the state of the user's scalp and hair can be confirmed.

When the sensor 244 is a pressure sensor, it is possible to measure the number of reciprocations of the head stimulator 2 when the scalp care device 1 is used. Thereby, the number of massages by the scalp care device 1 can be measured. In addition, the sensor 244 may not be attached to the front end portion of the second rod-shaped member 41 b but may be attached to the base portion of the base end portion 34.

In addition, when the sensor 244 is a contact sensor, the sensor 244 is preferably embedded in the front end portion of the second rod-shaped member 41b. In addition, when the sensor 244 detects that the contact surface 43 at the tip of the second rod-shaped member 41 b touches an object such as a treatment place, the control unit 71 may control the scalp care device 1 to turn on the power.

The memory 82 can also store the detection information obtained by the sensor 244. For example, in the case where the sensor 244 is a moisture sensor or an oil content sensor, the water content and oil content of the user's scalp detected by the sensor 244 can be stored in association with the date and time of use.

As described above, the scalp care device 201 of this embodiment includes the sensor 244. Thereby, information about the state of the treatment place and the user's use state can be obtained.

〔to sum up〕 An aspect of the present invention relates to a scalp care device (for example, a scalp care device 1, 101, 201). This scalp care device includes a body portion (for example, a handle portion 3) and a head stimulation portion 2. The main body portion includes a fine particle generating portion (for example, the ion supply portion 75), and a delivery port (for example, a blow-out port 35) for releasing fine particles generated from the fine particle generating portion. The head stimulation portion 2 includes a contact portion (for example, a spherical contact portion 42 and a contact surface 43) that protrudes from the body portion and contacts the treatment site. In this scalp care device 1, the delivery speed of the fine particles from the outlet 35 is 12 m/sec or less. In addition, the air outlet 35 is configured such that fine particles are sent toward the contact portion of the head stimulation unit 2.

In this scalp care device 1, the delivery speed of the fine particles from the blow-out port 35 is preferably 4 m/sec or more and 6 m/sec or less. By setting the sending speed of the fine particles to such a range, the therapeutic effect of the fine particles on the scalp and hair can be improved.

Examples of the fine particles generated from the fine particle generating section include charged fine particles (ions), fine particles containing an active ingredient such as hyaluronic acid, and fine particles containing an aromatic component.

As the fine particle generating portion that generates charged fine particles, for example, the ion supply portion 75 described in the first embodiment may be mentioned. In the first embodiment, the ion supply unit 75 that generates both positive (+) ions and negative (-) ions is exemplified. The ions generated from the ion supply unit 75 may be positive (+) ions and negative (- ) Any of the ions.

In the scalp care device of one aspect of the present invention described above, the delivery port may be inclined with respect to the orthogonal plane opposed to the delivery direction of the fine particles.

In the scalp care device of one aspect of the present invention described above, the delivery port may have a curved surface shape that is smooth toward the delivery direction of the fine particles. As an example of this configuration, the upper curved surface 35a described in the first embodiment may be mentioned.

The scalp care device according to the aspect of the present invention described above may further include a control unit (for example, the control unit 71) that controls the minute particle generation unit. Moreover, in the body part, if the side connected to the head stimulation part is set as the first side, and the side opposite to the first side is set as the second side, the control unit is arranged at the first Side, the delivery port is disposed on the second side.

As an example of this configuration, a configuration in which the head stimulation unit 2 is connected to the handle unit 3 measured above the handle unit 3 (Y1 side) (see FIG. 1 and the like) can be mentioned. In addition, the control unit 71 is disposed above the inside of the handle 3 (Y1 side), and the outlet 35 is disposed below the front of the handle 3 (Y2 side). In other words, in this configuration, the upper side (Y1 side) corresponds to the first side, and the lower side (Y2 side) corresponds to the second side.

In the scalp care device of one aspect of the present invention described above, the body portion may also include an air suction port (for example, the suction port 31), and the air suction port is provided in the scalp care device when it is mounted without being affected by the mounting surface And the blocked position. As the particles of this configuration, as shown in FIG. 9, a configuration in which the suction port 31 spans a certain range in the width direction (X direction) in the side surface on the lower side of the handle portion 3 having a curved shape may be mentioned. .

The scalp care device according to one aspect of the present invention described above may further include a control unit (for example, control unit 71) that controls the minute particle generation unit, and a power supply unit (for example, battery 76) that supplies power to the control unit. In addition, the air that enters the body portion through the intake port provided in the body portion may be sent out to the outlet through at least any one of the control portion and the power supply portion.

In the scalp care device of one aspect of the present invention described above, a wall portion (for example, rib 36) that divides the delivery port may be provided.

In addition, in the scalp care device according to an aspect of the present invention, the rod-shaped member contacts not only the scalp but also the hair. Therefore, it is used not only for scalp but also for hair care. Therefore, in an aspect of the present invention, the scalp care device is also referred to as a hair care device.

In addition, the scalp care device according to an aspect of the present invention may include a fan.

The embodiment disclosed this time is an example of all points and should not be regarded as limiting. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the scope of patent application, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of patent application and all changes within the scope. In addition, the configuration obtained by combining the configurations of different embodiment modes described in this specification with each other is also included in the scope of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ Scalp care device 2‧‧‧Head stimulation 2a‧‧‧right part 2b‧‧‧Left part 3‧‧‧Handle (body part) 21‧‧‧Operation Department 31‧‧‧Suction port (suction port) 34‧‧‧Base end 35‧‧‧ Blow out (send out) 35a‧‧‧Upper curved surface 35b‧‧‧Lower curved surface 36‧‧‧rib (wall) 41a‧‧‧The first rod-shaped part 41b‧‧‧Second rod-shaped part 42‧‧‧Spherical contact part (abutting part) 43‧‧‧Contact surface (abutting part) 71‧‧‧Control Department 72‧‧‧Fan 75‧‧‧Ion supply unit (fine particle generation unit) 76‧‧‧Battery (Power Supply Department) 101‧‧‧ Scalp Care Device 173‧‧‧heater 201‧‧‧ Scalp Care Device 244‧‧‧Sensor

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a scalp care device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1 viewed from another direction. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1. 5 is a plan view showing the appearance of the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1 viewed from below. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1. Fig. 7 is a schematic side view showing the arrangement position of the air outlet when the tip of the scalp care device shown in Fig. 1 is brought into contact with the treatment site. Fig. 8 is a schematic front view showing the arrangement position of the air outlet when the tip of the scalp care device shown in Fig. 1 is brought into contact with the treatment site. 9 is a side view showing a state when the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1 is placed on a flat surface. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the flow of air in the scalp care device shown in FIG. 1. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the scalp care device of the second embodiment. 12 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a scalp care device of a second embodiment. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a scalp care device of a third embodiment.

2‧‧‧Head stimulation

3‧‧‧Handle (body part)

21‧‧‧Operation Department

31‧‧‧Suction port (suction port)

32‧‧‧Wind air

34‧‧‧Base end

35‧‧‧ Blow out (send out)

35a‧‧‧Upper curved surface

35b‧‧‧Lower curved surface

38‧‧‧Charging terminal

41a‧‧‧The first rod-shaped part

41b‧‧‧Second rod-shaped part

42‧‧‧Spherical contact part (abutting part)

43‧‧‧Contact surface (abutting part)

71‧‧‧Control Department

72‧‧‧Fan

75‧‧‧Ion supply unit (fine particle generation unit)

76‧‧‧Battery (Power Supply Department)

Claims (9)

A scalp care device, including: Small particle generation department; The body part includes a delivery port for releasing the minute particles generated from the minute particle generation part; and A head stimulation part, including an abutment part protruding from the body part and contacting the treatment site; wherein The delivery speed of the fine particles from the delivery port is 12m/sec or less; The delivery port is configured such that the fine particles are delivered toward the contact portion. For example, the scalp care device according to item 1 of the patent scope, in which The delivery port is inclined with respect to the orthogonal plane opposed to the delivery direction of the fine particles. For example, the scalp care device of patent application item 1 or 2, wherein, The delivery port has a curved surface shape that is smooth toward the delivery direction of the fine particles. The scalp care device according to any one of the items 1 to 3 of the patent application scope, which further includes: A control part to control the minute particle generating part; In the body part, if the side connected to the head stimulation part is set as the first side, the side opposite to the first side is set as the second side, Then, the control unit is disposed on the first side, and the delivery port is disposed on the second side. The scalp care device according to any one of the patent application items 1 to 4, wherein, The body part includes an intake port; The suction port is provided at a position where the scalp care device is not obstructed by the mounting surface when it is mounted. The scalp care device according to any one of the items 1 to 5 of the patent application scope, which further includes: A control unit to control the minute particle generation unit; and The power supply unit supplies power to the control unit; The air that enters the body portion from the air inlet provided in the body portion is sent out to the outlet along at least one of the control portion and the power supply portion. The scalp care device according to any one of the patent application items 1 to 6, wherein, A wall portion that divides the delivery port is provided. The scalp care device according to any one of the items 1 to 7 of the patent application scope, which further includes: fan. The scalp care device according to any one of the patent application items 1 to 8, wherein, The delivery speed of the fine particles from the delivery port is 4 m/sec or more and 6 m/sec or less.

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