WO2007058434A1

WO2007058434A1 - Multi-functional hair dryer

Info

Publication number: WO2007058434A1
Application number: PCT/KR2006/003949
Authority: WO
Inventors: Chung Haeng Lee; Chang-Yong Kim
Original assignee: Chung Haeng Lee; Chang-Yong Kim
Priority date: 2005-11-17
Filing date: 2006-09-29
Publication date: 2007-05-24

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-functional hair dryer including a functional chip which is replaceable. The multi-functional hair dryer includes a blower, a motor for operating the blower, a heater, a housing having an opening portion, a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing, and a chip fixing portion. A functional chip including a predetermined functional material is inserted into the chip fixing portion, and the inserted functional chip is fixed by a predetermined fixing member. The chip fixing portion is disposed at a predetermined area of the nozzle portion of the housing through which wind blowing out from the blower passes. The functional chip inserted into the chip fixing portion is replaceable, and materials inserted into the chip fixing portion in order to be used can be suitably selected by a user according to preferences or a state of health of the user. According to the present invention, when the hair dryer is used, wind passes through the functional chip, so that a functional material or fragrance that is beneficial to the human body can be discharged along with the wind.

Description

Description MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HAIR DRYER

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a multi-functional hair dryer having various functions, and more particularly, to a multi-functional hair dryer including a functional chip having a predetermined function at a nozzle portion or the like. Therefore, when the hair dryer is used, a functional material that is beneficial to the human body is discharged from the functional chip along with wind blowing out from the inside. Background Art

[2] A hair dryer is a domestic appliance used to dry wet hairs. The hair dryer includes a motor, a heater, a blower, and simple driving circuits. The hair dryer may electrically connect internal components by using harmful materials such as lead or include asbestos for insulation in housing.

[3] However, when the hair dryer is used, harmful substances caused from the lead or the asbestos inside the hair dryer flows outside the hair dryer along with the wind blowing out. The harmful substances are inhaled through the respiratory organs of a person and exert a harmful influence to the human body. Particularly, since the hair dryer dries hairs of the person, the dryer is close to a face or the respiratory organs of the person in order to be used. Therefore, there is a problem in that the harmful substances flowing out along with the wind from the hair dryer soak into the human body.

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[4] In order to solve the aforementioned problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional hair dryer capable of discharging materials having beneficial functions for the human body along with wind when hairs are being dried.

[5] Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional hair dryer including materials which have beneficial functions and are discharged along with the wind when hairs are being dried, the material can be selected and replaced by a user.

Technical Solution

[6] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multifunctional hair dryer including: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; a housing having an opening portion; and a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing, wherein the nozzle portion includes: a main body portion which has a hollow within, is provided with an inlet having the same diameter as the opening portion of the housing and an outlet at both sides, and serves as a pathway of wind blowing out from the housing; and a chip fixing portion which is formed at a predetermined area of the main body portion and into which a functional chip is inserted and mounted.

[7] The chip fixing portion may be constructed so that the functional chip is inserted into or removed from the chip fixing portion in order to replace the functional chip.

[8] The functional chip inserted into the chip fixing portion includes a functional material and is provided with one or more air vents through which wind flows into the functional chip or flows out.

[9] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multifunctional hair dryer including: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; a housing having an opening portion; a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing; and one or more chip fixing portions into which functional chips are inserted and fixed, wherein the functional chips include a predetermined functional material, and wherein surfaces of the functional chips are provided with one or more air vents through which wind blowing out from the blower of the hair dryer flows into the functional chip or flows out.

[10] The chip fixing portion may be formed at a portion of the housing through which wind blowing out from the blower of the hair dryer passes or a predetermined area of the nozzle portion.

[11] According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multifunctional hair dryer including: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; a housing having an opening portion; and a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing, wherein the nozzle portion includes: a main body portion which has a hollow within and is provided with an inlet having the same diameter as the opening portion of the housing and an outlet having a smaller diameter than the inlet at both sides; and a harmful material filter which is formed at an outer surface of the main body portion with a predetermined space and includes a predetermined functional material in the space.

[12] The outer surface of the main body portion at which the harmful material filter is formed may be constructed with a net or one or more supporting portions through which wind blows out from the inside of the hair dryer passes.

[13] The material inserted into the harmful material filter of the nozzle portion of the hair dryer having aforementioned aspects may be selected from the group consisting of tourmaline, charcoal, germanium, ceramic, yellow soil, elvan, volcanic ash, titanium, and silver (Ag).

[14] In addition, the harmful material filter may further include a cover which is detachable from a predetermined area of the harmful material filter, and the material inserted into the harmful material filter may be replaced by using the cover. [15] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multifunctional hair dryer including: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; and a housing having an opening portion, wherein the housing further comprises a functional material inserting portion having a space into which a functional material is inserted, and wherein the functional material inserting portion is disposed at a predetermined position of the inner surface of the housing.

Advantageous Effects

[16] According to the present invention, when the multi-functional hair dryer is used, wind blowing out from the hair dryer passes through the material that is beneficial to the human body such as charcoal, germanium, and yellow soil and is discharged. As a result, harmful materials discharged from the hair dryer along with the wind reduce, and materials that are beneficial to the human body are discharged along with the wind. Therefore, the hair dryer gives the hair a sheen and blood of the scalp flows well.

Accordingly, hair health improves, and collateral benefits such as stress reduction can be obtained. [17] In addition, the user can replace the functional chip of the multi-functional hair dryer according to the present invention, so that the functional chip can be replaced according to preferences and a state of health of the user in order to be used.

Brief Description of the Drawings [18] FIG. 1 is a perspective view entirely showing a hair dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [19] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a nozzle portion of a hair dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [20] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a functional chip inserted into a chip fixing portion of a hair dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [21] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing paths of wind inside a hair dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [22] FIG. 5 is a perspective view entirely showing a hair dryer according to a second embodiment of the present invention; [23] [24] *FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a nozzle portion of a hair dryer according to a second embodiment of the present invention; and [25] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the nozzle portion of the hair dryer taken along line A-A of FIG. 6.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [26] Hereinafter, construction and operations of a multi-functional hair dryer according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view entirely showing a hair dryer according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a nozzle portion of a hair dryer in a state where functional chip is not mounted. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a functional chip that is mounted to the nozzle portion of the multi-functional hair dryer of FIG. 1.

[27] Referring to FIG. 1, a multi-functional hair dryer 10 according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a blower (not shown), a motor (not shown) for operating the blower, a heater (not shown), a housing 150 having an opening portion, and a nozzle portion 100 that is detachable from the opening portion of the housing. The nozzle portion 100 includes a main body portion 110 and a chip fixing portion 120. A functional chip including materials having a predetermined function may be inserted into the chip fixing portion 120, and a fixing member for fixing the functional chip may be formed in the chip fixing portion 120 in order to fix the inserted functional chip. In addition, the functional chip inserted into the chip fixing portion 120 may be replaceable.

[28] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the nozzle portion in a state where the functional chip is not mounted thereto. Referring to FIG. 2, the main body portion 110 of the nozzle portion 100 has a hollow within and is provided with an inlet and an outlet at both sides thereof. The inlet of the main body portion 110 has the same diameter as the opening portion of the housing, and the outlet has a smaller diameter than that of the inlet . The inlet is attached to or detached from the opening portion of the housing 150. Wind blowing out from the opening portion of the housing is discharged from the outlet having the smaller diameter through the inlet of the nozzle portion.

[29] The chip fixing portion 120 of the nozzle portion 100 is a space where the functional chip 200 is mounted and fixed. The chip fixing portion 120 is provided with a fixing notch into which a fixing protrusion of the functional chip 200 is fit on a predetermined area of the main body portion 110. The functional chip of the multifunctional hair dryer according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention can be inserted into the chip fixing portion 120 or separated therefrom, so that a user can easily replace the functional chip with a functional chip having a desired function.

[30] In addition, the chip fixing portion 120 can be disposed anywhere inside the hair dryer so that the wind blowing out passes through the chip fixing portion 120. For example, the chip fixing portion may be formed at an upper or lower portion of the inlet or the outlet of the nozzle portion 100 or may be formed on the left or right side of the inlet or the outlet. In addition to the nozzle portion, the chip fixing portion may be formed at a predetermined position of an internal surface of the housing of the hair dryer. Particularly, it is most preferable that the chip fixing portions are formed at upper and lower portions of the outlet of the nozzle portion, respectively, so that beneficial materials can be discharged from the functional chip as much as possible.

[31] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a functional chip used for the multi-functional hair dryer according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[32] Referring to FIG. 3, the functional chip 200 according to the present invention has such a shape that the functional chip 200 can be inserted into the chip fixing portion of the hair dryer. The functional chip has functional materials within. The exterior thereof is made of a material that is thermal-resistive and harmless to the human body.

[33] Referring to FIG. 3, the functional chip has a shape of a rectangular-parallelepiped, but is not limited thereto and may be modified in various formed so that the functional chip can be mounted to the chip fixing portion of the hair dryer.

[34] A surface of the functional chip is provided with a plurality of air vents 202, so that wind blowing out from the blower of the hair dryer can properly flow into the functional chip, and the wind flowing into the functional chip can properly flow outside the functional chip.

[35] In addition, the functional materials that can be included in the functional chip are,

[36] (1) yellow soil and germanium emitting far infrared rays

[37] (2) tourmaline, volcanic ash, and charcoal (hardwood charcoal, bamboo charcoal, or the like) emitting negative ions

[38] (3) nano silver material

[39] (4) herbal medicines having a depilatory effect

[40] (5) aroma materials emitting an aroma fragrance having various functions

[41] (6) herbs which are beneficial to the human body

[42] (7) mugworts

[43] (8) sericite, amethyst, minerals, bamboo charcoal, natural ore, kiyoseki, obsidian, elvan, lava, enterolith, granite, or the like. In the description, any materials which are beneficial to the human body can be included in the functional chip although the materials are not described. In addition, two or more materials may be mixed to be included in a single functional chip.

[44] Now, operations of the multi-functional hair dryer according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

[45] As shown in FIG. 4, when wind blows out from the multi-functional hair dryer, the wind flows in directions along arrows to pass through the multi-functional chip. The wind passing through the multi-functional chip is discharged along with beneficial materials included in the multi-functional chip. Particularly, in a case where hot wind blows out from the inside of the hair dryer, the functional materials included in the multi-functional chip change into a gas state by heat and are discharged outside the hair dryer along with the wind. [46] For example, a multi-functional chip including herbal medicines emits herbal substances, a multi-functional chip including tourmaline, germanium, or the like emits negative ions or far infrared rays, a multi-functional chip including aroma materials emits an aroma fragrance, and a multi-functional chip including herbs emits an herbal fragrance.

[47] Therefore, a user can select a multi-functional chip according to preferences, tastes, or a state of health and inserts the selected multi-functional chip into the hair dryer in order to be used.

[48] The outlet of the nozzle portion of the hair dryer according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention has a smaller diameter than that of the inlet such that most of the wind blowing out from the hair dryer in directions along the arrows passes through the functional chip mounted to the nozzle portion and is discharged. Mode for the Invention

[49] Second embodiment

[50] Now, construction and operations of a hair dryer according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. FIG. 5 is a perspective view entirely showing a hair dryer 50 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a nozzle portion of the hair dryer 50. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 6.

[51] The hair dryer 50 according to the present invention includes a blower (not shown), a motor (not shown) for operating the blower, a heater (not shown), a housing 500 having an opening portion, and a nozzle portion 600 that is detachable from the opening portion of the housing. The nozzle portion 600 includes a min body portion 610 and a harmful material filter 620.

[52] The main body portion 610 has a hollow within and is provided with an inlet 612 and an outlet 614 at both sides thereof.

[53] The inlet 612 of the main body portion 610 has the same diameter as the opening portion of the housing, and the outlet 614 has a smaller diameter than that of the inlet. The inlet is attached to or detached from the opening portion of the housing. Wind blowing out from the opening portion of the housing is discharged from the outlet having the smaller diameter through the inlet of the nozzle portion. As described above, the outlet of the nozzle portion has a smaller diameter than that of the inlet, so that more than two third of wind blowing out from the hair dryer in directions along arrows shown in FIG. 7 passes through the harmful material filter formed at an outer surface of the main body portion of the nozzle portion and is discharged. As a result, when the hair dryer according to the present invention is used, far infrared rays or negative ions emitted from the materials inserted into the harmful material filter along with the wind are discharged.

[54] The harmful material filter 620 is formed at the outer surface of the main body with a predetermined space, and a predetermined material 624 is inserted into the space. Here, the outer surface of the main body portion at which the harmful material filter 620 is formed is provided with a net 616 or one or more supporting portions through which the wind blowing out from the inside the hair dryer passes. Therefore, the wind blowing out from the hair dryer passes the harmful material filter through the net or the like of the main body portion of the nozzle portion and is discharged.

[55] The material 624 inserted into the harmful material filter is the same as the aforementioned material included in the functional chip according to the first preferred embodiment, so that repeated description is omitted.

[56] The harmful material filter 620 may further include a detachable cover 622 at a predetermined area so that the material included in the harmful material filter can be replaced with a desired material selected by the user by opening the cover.

[57] Third embodiment

[58] Now, construction and operations of a multi-functional hair dryer according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. The hair dryer according to the current embodiment includes a blower, a motor for operating the blower, a heater, and a housing having an opening portion. The housing further includes a functional material inserting portion having a space into which a functional material is inserted.

[59] The functional material inserting portion is disposed at a predetermined position of an inner surface of the housing, and the functional material inserting portion is provided with a net or one or more supporting portions through which wind blowing out from the inside of the hair dryer passes. The functional material inserting portion can be disposed at any position that can be provided with a predetermined space in the inner surface of the housing, for example, a position of the inner surface of the housing that is adjacent to the motor and a position of the inner surface of the housing that is adjacent to the blower.

[60] In addition, the material inserted into the functional material inserting portion is the same as the aforementioned material included in the functional chip according to the first preferred embodiment.

[61] In addition, the hair dryer further includes a cover that is detachable from a surface of the housing at which the functional material inserting portion is formed. The material inserted into the functional material inserting portion can be easily replaced by opening the cover.

[62] Fourth embodiment [63] Now, a hair dryer according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a functional material inserting portion at an outlet net mounted to an opening portion of a housing through which wind blowing out from the inside of the hair dryer is discharged. It is preferable that the outlet net is constructed with one or more supporting portions in order to be mounted to the opening portion of the housing, and the functional material inserting portion is formed at a portion of the outlet net. It is preferable that the functional material inserting portion is constructed with a net or a plurality of supporting portions through which the wind blowing out from the inside of the hair dryer passes.

[64] While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For example, in the embodiments, construction such as materials included in the functional chip and a position where the functional chip is mounted may be modified in various forms in order to reduce harmful materials and improve effects of discharging materials that are beneficial to the human body. The exemplary embodiments should be considered in descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined not by the detailed description of the invention but by the appended claims, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

Industrial Applicability

[65] The hair dryer according to the present invention includes the functional chip that can be replaced by a user, so that the user can select a chip having a desired function according to preferences or a state of health.

Claims

[ 1 ] A multi-functional hair dryer comprising: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; a housing having an opening portion; and a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing, wherein the nozzle portion comprises: a main body portion which has a hollow within and is provided with an inlet having the same diameter as the opening portion of the housing and an outlet having a smaller diameter than the inlet at both sides; and a harmful material filter which is formed at an outer surface of the main body portion with a predetermined space and includes a predetermined functional material in the space, and wherein the inlet of the main body portion of the nozzle portion is detachable from the opening portion of the housing. [2] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the main body portion at which the harmful material filter is formed is constructed with a net or one or more supporting portions through which wind blows out from the inside of the hair dryer passes. [3] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the material inserted into the harmful material filter is selected from the group consisting of materials emitting negative ions or far infrared rays. [4] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 3, wherein the material inserted into the harmful material filter is selected from the group consisting of tourmaline, charcoal, germanium, ceramic, yellow soil, and silver (Ag). [5] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 1, wherein the harmful material filter further comprises a cover which is detachable from a predetermined area of the harmful material filter, and wherein the material inserted into the harmful material filter is replaced by using the cover. [6] A multi-functional hair dryer comprising: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; and a housing having an opening portion, wherein the housing further comprises a functional material inserting portion having a space into which a functional material is inserted, and wherein the functional material inserting portion is disposed at a predetermined position of the inner surface of the housing. [7] A multi-functional hair dryer comprising: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; and a housing having an opening portion, wherein the housing comprises: an outlet net which is detachable from the opening portion; and a functional material inserting portion which is mounted to the outlet net and has a space into which a functional material is inserted. [8] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the functional material inserting portion is constructed with a net or one or more supporting portions through which wind blowing out from the inside of the hair dryer passes. [9] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the material inserted into the functional material inserting portion is selected from the group consisting of a material emitting negative ions or far infrared rays, herbal medicines, and a material including herbal substances. [10] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising a cover which is detachable from a surface of housing at which the functional material inserting portion is formed, wherein the material inserted into the functional material inserting portion is replaced by using the cover. [11] A multi-functional hair dryer comprising: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; a housing having an opening portion; and a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing, wherein the nozzle portion comprises: a main body portion which has a hollow within, is provided with an inlet having the same diameter as the opening portion of the housing and an outlet at both sides, and serves as a pathway of wind blowing out from the housing; and a chip fixing portion which is formed at a predetermined area of the main body portion and into which a functional chip is inserted and mounted. [12] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 11, wherein the chip fixing portion is constructed so that the functional chip is inserted into or removed from the chip fixing portion in order to replace the functional chip. [13] The multi-functional hair dryer according to claim 11, wherein the functional chip inserted into the chip fixing portion includes a functional material and is provided with one or more air vents through which wind flows into the functional chip or flows out. [14] A multi-functional hair dryer comprising: a blower; a motor for operating the blower; a heater; a housing having an opening portion; a nozzle portion which is detachable from the opening portion of the housing; and one or more chip fixing portions into which functional chips are inserted and fixed, wherein the functional chips include a predetermined functional material, and wherein surfaces of the functional chips are provided with one or more air vents through which wind blowing out from the blower of the hair dryer flows into the functional chip or flows out. [15] The multi-functional chip according to claim 14, wherein the chip fixing portion is formed at a portion of the housing through which wind blowing out from the blower of the hair dryer passes or a predetermined area of the nozzle portion. [16] The multi-functional hair dryer according to any one of claims 11 through 15, wherein the functional material included in the chip fixing portion is selected from the group consisting of herbal medicines, herbs, tourmaline, charcoal, germanium, ceramic, yellow soil, and silver.