WO2013107918A1

WO2013107918A1 - Multifunctional hairdressing workstation

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Publication number: WO2013107918A1
Application number: PCT/ES2013/000006
Authority: WO
Inventors: Susana Conde Samanes; Diego Erroz Ruiz; Jeús María URDIÁIN OLÓRIZ
Original assignee: Susana Conde Samanes; Diego Erroz Ruiz; Urdiain Oloriz Jeus Maria
Priority date: 2012-01-20
Filing date: 2013-01-04
Publication date: 2013-07-25
Also published as: EP2805641A1; EP2805641A4; ES2741482T3; EP2805641B8; EP2805641B1

Abstract

The workstation comprises a tubular structure (1) suspended via the upper end (1a) thereof, with an air inlet (2) close to the upper end (1a) and an air outlet (3) at a lower end (1b), at least one turbine (4) actuated by an electric motor (5) inside the tubular structure (1) for impelling air from the air inlet (2) to the air outlet (3) via an electric heating element (6), and a hose (7) connected to the air outlet (3) and ending in an outlet section (7b) that may be handled manually so that it can be placed in various positions in relation to an individual's hair. The tubular structure (1) includes support means (22) arranged to support one or more auxiliary tools and at least one electric socket (8) configured for the connection of an auxiliary electric tool (X).

Description

MULTIFUNCTIONAL WORKING STATION FOR HAIRDRESSING

Field of technique

The present invention concerns a multifunctional workstation for hairdressing which includes a hot air supply unit, a diffuser dryer unit connected to the hot air supply unit by a flexible conduit, a support means arranged to support one or more useful auxiliary, one or more electrical outlets where you can connect those auxiliary tools that need to be activated or powered by electrical power, and that can also include a direct lighting means to illuminate the work area, an indirect lighting means to produce ambient light, and in general any other element that may be useful for the work of a user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The international patent application WO 2010109503 A1 discloses a low-impact electromagnetic hair dryer device, which comprises a tubular body suspended from a supporting foot, a turbine driven by an electric motor housed inside the tubular structure to drive air from an air inlet to an air outlet therefrom, an electric heating element located within the tubular structure downstream of the turbine and a flexible conduit connected to the air outlet. The flexible conduit has at its end an outlet section that can be manually operated by a user or user to place it in different positions in relation to the hair of a client or a client. Thus, the electric motor that drives the turbine is sufficiently far from the output section of the flexible conduit to ensure a low electromagnetic impact on the customer or customer. For handling the blow out, a handle is fixed laterally to the flexible conduit near its free end.

One drawback of the aforementioned international patent application WO 2010109503 A1 is that it is only useful as a hair dryer device, since it is not provided that the tubular body is equipped with support means for supporting one or more auxiliary tools and one or more electrical sockets for connection of those auxiliary tools that need electrical supply. Furthermore, the fact that the handle is laterally fixed to the flexible conduit near its free end is a drawback since the lateral position of the handle makes it difficult for the user to direct the ejected air stream through the blow outlet in certain directions. EP 1834540 A1 discloses a hair dryer and styling device comprising a diffuser unit connected to an air supply unit by a flexible conduit. The diffuser unit has the form of a duct with an air inlet at one end and a blow outlet at the opposite end, and carries an electric heating element therein, so that the air from the flexible duct flows to the outlet of blowing through the handle while it is heated by the electric heating element. In some embodiments, the air supply unit is fixed in an elevated position near the work station where the diffuser unit is used. However, it has not been foreseen that the air supply unit has a structure provided with support means for supporting one or more auxiliary tools and one or more electrical outlets where those auxiliary tools that need an electrical supply can be connected. A drawback of this diffusing unit is that the electric heater adds a weight to the assembly that the user must manually handle, which tends to increase his fatigue. In addition, the handle does not include means of thermal insulation, so it can be overheated by the electric heater housed therein and may cause discomfort or damage to the user. Exhibition of the invention

The present invention contributes to mitigate the above and other drawbacks by providing a multifunctional workstation for hairdressing comprising an air supply unit based on a tubular structure suspended by an upper end thereof, said tubular structure having at least one inlet of air at or near said upper end and at least one air outlet at or near a lower end, at least one turbine driven by an electric motor housed within the tubular structure and arranged to drive air from said air inlet to said air outlet, at least one electric heating element located within the tubular structure downstream of said turbine, and a flexible conduit having an inlet section connected to the air outlet and an outlet section that can be manually operated by a user or a user to place it in different positions in relation to a client's hair or a dienta.

The tubular structure includes support means arranged to support one or more auxiliary tools and at least one electrical outlet configured for connection of an electric auxiliary tool. Said auxiliary tools may comprise, for example, scissors, combs, flasks or sprays, hand mirrors, etc., as well as other auxiliary tools that need electrical supply, such as curling tongs or hair curling irons, hair clippers, etc., which generally include a termination cord in a plug that can be connected to the electrical outlet provided in the tubular structure.

In one embodiment, the tubular structure further includes lighting means arranged to illuminate a work area. In this case, the lighting means are preferably arranged to provide direct overhead lighting, and configured to emit light in a range of wavelengths similar to daylight. In one embodiment this is achieved by using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an electronic LED control device.

In another embodiment, the tubular structure alternatively or additionally includes lighting means arranged to provide ambient illumination. These illumination means for providing ambient illumination may be advantageously configured to emit light of a color suitable for chromotherapy, which may be achieved by using one more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an electronic LED control device.

In a preferred embodiment the tubular structure comprises an outer tubular wall and a layer of thermal and acoustic insulating material, such as for example compacted rock wool, disposed between said outer tubular wall and the turbine driven by the electric motor, thereby achieves a remarkably low sound level, less than 65 dB. Preferably, the electric motor that drives the turbine is configured to operate with low voltage electric current and the tubular structure comprises an electromagnetic shielding layer surrounding at least the electric motor, which in combination with the distance between the electric motor and the cross section The output of the flexible conduit ensures a virtually null or negligible level of electromagnetic radiation in the client or client.

In one embodiment, the tubular structure includes one or more air filters to ensure the quality of the drying air. The filters can be extractable and be located in an easily accessible place to proceed with their change and / or cleaning. Optionally, the filters can be of the ion ring type, of tourmaline crystals or other types of crystals, or of materials that can enrich the drying air provided by the work station.

The start-up and stopping of the functions of the hair dryer is carried out by means of a dryer control switch located in the tubular structure. This dryer control switch can be operated by the user or user between a running position, in which the electric motor that drives the turbine and the electric heating element are in operation, and a stop position, in which the electric motor that drives the turbine and the electric heating element are stopped.

In a preferred embodiment, when the dryer control switch is put in the stop position from the running position, control means cooperating with a temperature sensor first turn off the electric heating element and maintain the electric motor which drives the turbine in operation for a time until the temperature sensor indicates that the electric heating element has cooled down, after which they stop the operation of the electric motor. In another alternative embodiment, once the dryer control switch is put into the stop position, the control means turns off the electric heating element and maintains the electric motor which drives the turbine in operation for a predetermined time by a timer, with a similar result

In one embodiment, the tubular structure includes display means configured to display at least one temperature indication and a flow rate indication in connection with said control means, a temperature sensor and a flow sensor. Said display means may comprise, for example, a display screen or pilot lamps.

In one embodiment, the outlet section of the flexible conduit comprises a blow outlet and a handle attached to said blow outlet. Preferably, the blow outlet and the handle form a diffuser unit. Preferably, the tubular structure comprises supporting means for supporting the diffusing unit when it is not in use. In the event that the outlet section of the flexible conduit does not comprise a diffuser unit, the tubular structure may comprise support means for supporting the outlet section of the flexible conduit.

In an alternative embodiment the dryer control switch and / or the display means could be located in the diffuser unit, although this would require installing electrical conductors along the flexible conduit and through the rotary joint between the outlet of the flexible conduit and the air intake diffusing unit, which would increase the cost of the product.

In one embodiment, the tubular structure is suspended at its upper end to a roof of the room where the work station is installed, and consequently the upper end of the tubular structure is closed by a cover, in which case the air inlet comprises a plurality of openings formed in the outer tubular wall of the tubular structure near the upper end thereof and above the turbine. The work station suspended from the ceiling has the advantage of a clear environment in which there are no support feet, connection cords, etc.

Another advantage of the work station of the present invention is that the weight of the turbine, the electric motor, and the heating element is supported by the tubular structure, and therefore the diffusing unit is extraordinarily light, which avoids fatigue problems for the hairdresser or the hairdresser. In addition, unlike a conventional dryer, the motor is located far from the working point with the consequent benefit for the hairdresser or hairdresser and for the client or customer.

In a hairdresser provided with several jobs, there will generally be a work station according to the present invention associated with each job. In one embodiment, the tubular structure comprises sliding or rolling means coupled to a guide device fixed to the ceiling or the like, so that the tubular structure can be moved along said guide device. Thus, the user can at any time place the work station in the position it considers most appropriate in relation to the client or the client who is in his job.

In one embodiment, the diffuser unit for the hair dryer comprises a handle, an air inlet engageable at the outlet of a flexible conduit through which drying air is supplied, and a blow outlet in fluid communication with said air inlet. air through said handle. The diffusing unit further comprises an outer housing configured to be gripped and operated with one hand, an internal conduit connecting the air inlet to said blow outlet, and an insulating chamber disposed between said outer housing and said internal conduit for thermally insulating the outer shell.

In one embodiment, said insulating chamber is an air chamber, which can optionally be ventilated by means of one or more ventilation openings formed in the outer casing. In another alternative embodiment, the insulating chamber is a chamber filled with a thermally insulating material.

With this construction, the heat produced by the hot air circulating in the internal conduit does not reach the outer casing or does so in a sufficiently low degree so as not to cause discomfort to the user or the user managing the diffusing unit.

In one embodiment, the air inlet of the diffuser unit is connected to said outlet of the flexible conduit by a rotary joint that allows the diffusing unit to rotate freely with respect to the flexible conduit and at the same time maintain fluid communication between the flexible conduit and the flexible conduit. blowing outlet. This rotating joint provides great freedom of movement and allows, in cooperation with the flexibility of the flexible duct, easy access of the diffusing unit to different areas of hair drying. The blowing outlet may comprise a coupling element configured to couple different interchangeable nozzles adapted for different types of air diffusion or different hairdressing accessories through which hot air passes for different operations of drying, combing, molding, etc.

In one embodiment, the outer casing defines a bend according to a bend of the inner conduit, where a central line of the air inlet and a central line of the blow outlet form an angle. Preferably said angle is of 5 ^or 90 °, more preferably 45 ° to 70 °, and still more preferably from 55 ° to 60 °. In addition, the outer casing is substantially symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal central plane containing said center line of the air inlet and said center line of the blow outlet. Thus, the diffusing unit can be used by both right-handed people and left-handed people, since it adapts perfectly to both lateralities. Optionally, the outer shell could include personal adapters, either for right-handed or left-handed people, to increase the comfort and ergonomics of the custom handle.

In one embodiment, the outer shell is made or coated with a hypoallergenic material to prevent allergies and ailments by direct contact, and / or a non-slip material, such as rubber, synthetic rubbers, fibers and natural and / or artificial materials. Furthermore, the surface of said hypoallergenic and / or anti-slip material can have a suitable texture to achieve a perfect harmony between the diffusing unit and the user's hand that uses it for drying the hair.

The set of features of the diffusing unit of the present invention increase the ergonomics thereof, since it adapts and can adapt to the anatomy of the hand of the person holding it, facilitating the proper operations of drying a client's hair or a client with freedom of movement, ease of access to different areas of hair drying, etc., all resulting in a clear benefit for the occupational health of the user or the user and an increase in comfort for the client or the client. dienta.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The foregoing and other features and advantages will become more apparent from the following description of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side view of a multifunctional workstation for hairdressing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the work station of Fig.

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Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a diffuser unit for hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention; Y

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken through a plane of symmetry of the diffusing unit, with a flexible conduit and a nozzle connected thereto.

Detailed description of an embodiment

Figs. 1 and 2 show a multifunctional workstation for hairdressing according to an embodiment of the present invention, which comprises an air supply unit and a diffusing unit 18 connected to said air supply unit by a flexible conduit 7. The The air supply unit is based on an elongated tubular structure 1 suspended from a roof T or the like by an upper end 1a thereof, so that the tubular structure 1 is in a vertical arrangement. In the embodiment shown, in said upper end 1a of the tubular structure 1 sliding or rolling means are arranged, such as for example small wheels 30, coupled to a guide device 19 fixed to said roof T or the like in such a way that the tubular structure 1 can be moved along said guide device 19 by pushing it manually or by motorized means. Optionally, the guiding device 19 may be configured to guide movements in any horizontal direction, in the vertical direction or even in any inclined direction, and there may be means for effecting changes of direction between various guiding devices.

The tubular structure 1 is formed by an outer tubular wall 28, which in the illustrated embodiment is cylindrical although alternatively it could have other shapes, and has its upper end 1a closed by an upper cover 20 while a lower end 1b is closed by a lower cover 29. The tubular structure 1 comprises an air inlet 2 constituted by a plurality of openings formed in said outer tubular wall 28 near the upper end 1a and an air outlet 3 formed by a central opening in the lower cover 29. Within the tubular structure 1 are housed a turbine 4 driven by an electric motor 5 and an electric heating element 6 located downstream of said turbine 4. The turbine 4 is arranged to drive air from said air inlet 2 to said air outlet 3 through the electric heating element 6 so that the air is heated by it. The electric motor 5 that drives the turbine 4 is configured to operate with low voltage electric current and the tubular structure 1 comprises an electromagnetic shielding layer 14 in the form of a metallic inner tubular wall that surrounds both the electric motor 5 and the element electric heater 6.

The electromagnetic shielding layer 14 has a smaller diameter than the outer tubular wall 28, so that between the electromagnetic shielding layer 14 and the outer tubular wall 28 there is an air chamber that contributes to the acoustic isolation of the work station. In addition, the tubular structure 1 comprises a layer of thermal and acoustic insulating material 11 disposed within electromagnetic shielding layer 14, and consequently interposed between the outer tubular wall 28 and the turbine 4 driven by the electric motor 5 and the electric heating element 6. For example, the layer of thermal and acoustic insulating material 11 can be formed by compacted rock wool or any other material commercially available for thermal and acoustic insulation.

The electromagnetic shielding layer 14 is shorter than the outer tubular wall 28, and an upper end of said air chamber formed between the electromagnetic shielding layer 14 and the outer tubular wall 28 may be closed by a ring of thermally insulating material. and acoustic 11a, which is located below plurality of openings constituting the air inlet 2. The turbine 4 and the electric motor 5 form a unit having a peripheral fin 4a inserted between two sections of the layer of thermal insulating material and acoustic 11. Thus the aforementioned unit formed by the turbine 4 and the electric motor 5 is supported by the layer of thermal and acoustic insulating material 11, which thus absorbs any vibration produced by it.

A flexible conduit 7 having an inlet section 7a connected to the air outlet 3 and an outlet section 7b which can be manually operated by a user or user to position it in different positions relative to the other, extends from the lower cover 29. the hair of a client or a client. This outlet section 7b of the flexible conduit 7 comprises a blow outlet 15 and a handle 16 attached to said blow outlet 15 so as to form a diffuser unit 18 having an air inlet 24 connected to an outlet of the flexible conduit 7 through a rotary joint 23 which allows a rotation of said diffusing unit 18 with respect to the flexible conduit 7 around the longitudinal axis thereof. The blow outlet 15 is in fluid communication with said air inlet 24 through the handle 16.

The specific characteristics of the diffuser unit 18 will be described in detail below in relation to Figs. 3 and 4.

As shown in Fig. 2, the tubular structure 1 comprises support means 21 for supporting said diffusing unit 18 when not in use. In addition, the tubular structure 1 includes other support means 22 arranged to support one or more auxiliary tools. Some of said auxiliary tools, such as scissors, combs, flasks or sprays, hand mirrors, etc., do not need electrical supply, while others of the auxiliary tools, such as curling irons or curling irons, hair clippers, etc., they need electrical supply for its operation. For this, the tubular structure includes one or more electrical outlets 8 configured for the connection of an electrical auxiliary tool X, which includes as usual a connection cord terminated in an outlet X1 that can be connected to the outlet electrical 8 arranged in the tubular structure 1.

The work station includes lighting means arranged in the tubular structure 1 to illuminate a work area. For example, these lighting means are arranged in the lower cover 29 to provide direct overhead lighting, and are preferably configured to emit light in a range of wavelengths similar to daylight. For example, one or more LEDs 9 and an electronic LED control device can be used to provide such direct overhead lighting similar to daylight.

The lighting means are also arranged in the outer tubular wall 28 to provide ambient illumination, and configured for example to emit light of a color suitable for chromotherapy. For this, one or more LEDs 10 and an electronic LED control device can be used. The direct and environmental lighting means can be controlled by the user by one or more control elements 31 arranged in the tubular structure 1.

In the tubular structure 1 a dryer control switch 12 is arranged, which can be operated by the user between a running position, in which the electric motor 5 which drives the turbine 4 and the electric heating element 6 they are in operation, and a stop position, in which the electric motor 5 that drives the turbine 4 and the electric heating element 6 are stopped. The work station further includes control means configured to shut off the electric heating element 6 and maintain the electric motor 5 in operation during a sufficient time for the air driven by the turbine 4 to cool the electric heating element 6 after the dryer control switch 12 has been brought to the stop position from the running position.

Conversely, the control means is configured to turn on the electric heating element 6 while the electric motor 5 is held in place for a sufficient time so that the electric heating element 6 has reached a pre-set temperature when the dryer control switch 12 is turned on. the starting position from the stop position.

The workstation includes display means 17, such as a liquid crystal display, an OLED screen or the like, or alternatively pilot lamps, configured to display at least one temperature indication and a flow indication in connection with said means of control, a temperature sensor 13 and a flow sensor (not shown).

The tubular structure can include other elements, such as for example one or more loudspeakers 32 connected to an audio reproduction equipment for emitting, for example, ambient music. The tubular structure may further include for example a bi-directional communication device, such as a USB port or a WIFI device, in order to recharge other external devices or connect to another device that can provide sound, illumination or video. For example, a client or a client could see image on a video or TV screen and listen to the corresponding audio through headphones connected either by cable or wirelessly to a device installed in the tubular structure, or listen to music without disturbing other customers. or when a hairdresser or a hairdresser fixes your hair or while your hair is drying.

In relation now with Figs. 3 and 4, the diffuser unit 18 for hair dryer according to the embodiment shown comprises an internal conduit 25 connecting the air inlet 24 located at one end of the diffuser unit 18 with a blow outlet 15 located at the other end opposite, and an outer shell 41 defining a handle 16 configured to be gripped and handled with one hand. The air inlet 24 is coupled to the outlet of the flexible conduit 7 (Fig. 4) by a rotating joint 23 which allows the diffusing unit 18 to rotate with respect to the flexible conduit 7 and at the same time maintain a fluid communication between the flexible conduit 7 and the blowing outlet 15.

In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible conduit 7 is a corrugated pipe and the rotating joint 23 includes an internal thread in which the corrugations of the flexible conduit 7. At its other end, the flexible conduit 7 has an inlet connected to the air outlet 3 of the air supply unit.

Thus, the diffusing unit 18 of the present invention can be manually operated by a user or user to place it in different positions in relation to the hair of a client or a client while a hot air jet coming from the air supply unit it is diffused from the blow outlet 15. The diffuser unit 18 is extraordinarily light and silent since the turbine, the electric motor and the electric heater are located in the air supply unit remote from the diffuser unit 18 and connected thereto. through the flexible conduit 7.

The outer casing 41 substantially covers the entire inner conduit 25 and is connected thereto at its ends, so that between the outer casing 41 and the inner conduit 25 an insulating chamber 26 (Fig. 4) is formed which thermally insulates the outer casing 41 of the heat diffused by the hot air circulating inside the internal duct 25 during operation. In the illustrated example, the insulating chamber 26 is an air chamber and the outer housing 41 comprises a plurality of ventilation openings 27 through which the insulating chamber 26 is ventilated, although alternatively the insulating chamber 26 could be a full chamber of a thermally insulating material, such as for example a foamed polymer, compacted rock wool, or similar materials, with an equivalent result.

The blow outlet 15, which is formed at the free end of the internal duct 25, comprises a coupling element 39 configured to couple, for example by elastic pressure adjustment, different interchangeable nozzles 40 (Fig. 4) or different accessories of Hairdressing through which hot air passes. The outer shell 41 exposes, together with the air inlet 24, an enlarged portion 42 of the inner conduit 25, which is configured to be coupled, for example by snap-fit, to the support means 21 (Figs 1 and 2). ) where the diffusing unit 18 rests when it is not in use. The said enlarged portion 42 of the inner conduit 25 overlaps externally with a connecting sleeve 23a of the rotating joint 23 and is therefore thermally insulated from the heat transmitted by the hot circulating air.

The outer shell 41 defines an ergonomically shaped bend to facilitate that the handle 16 can be grasped and handled with one hand. Said elbowing is such that a central line 24a of the air inlet 24 and a central line 15a of the blow outlet 15 form an angle A of 55 ° to 60 °, although values of 45 ° to 70 °, and even of 5 ° to 90 °, for the angle A are also within the present invention. Furthermore, the outer case 41 is substantially symmetric with respect to a plane of longitudinal symmetry that contains said central line 24a of the air inlet 24 and said central line 15a of the blow outlet 15, so that the diffuser unit 18 is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed persons.

The outer shell 41 is made in two halves (Fig. 3) that meet in said plane of symmetry according to a conventional technique. The material from which the two halves of the outer shell 41 are made can be a non-slip material, such as rubber, synthetic rubbers, fibers and natural and / or artificial materials, and preferably a hypoallergenic material to avoid allergies and ailments by direct contact. Optionally, the two halves of the outer shell 41 can be made of a conventional plastic material and have a coating made of said anti-slip and / or hypoallergenic material. Also, the outer surface of the outer shell 18 may have an appropriate texture to provide a pleasant feel to the touch.

A person skilled in the art will be able to effect modifications and variations from the embodiment shown and described without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims

Claims

1. - Multifunctional workstation for hairdressing, comprising:

a tubular structure (1) suspended by an upper end (1a) thereof, said tubular structure (1) having at least one air inlet (2) at or near said upper end (1a) and at least one outlet air (3) at or near a lower end (1b);

at least one turbine (4) driven by an electric motor (5), housed inside the tubular structure (1) and arranged to drive air from said air inlet (2) to said air outlet (3);

at least one electric heating element (6) located inside the tubular structure (1) downstream of said turbine (4); Y

a flexible conduit (7) having an inlet section (7a) connected to the air outlet (3) and an outlet section (7b) that can be manually operated by a user or user to place it in different positions in relation to with the hair of a client or a client;

characterized in that the tubular structure (1) includes support means (22) arranged to support one or more auxiliary tools and at least one electrical outlet (8) configured for connection of an electric auxiliary tool (X).

2. - Workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular structure (1) includes lighting means arranged to illuminate a work area.

3. - Workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that said lighting means are arranged to provide direct overhead lighting.

4. - Workstation according to claim 3, characterized in that said lighting means to provide direct overhead lighting are configured to emit light in a range of wavelengths similar to daylight.

5. - Workstation according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that said lighting means for providing direct overhead lighting include at least one LED (9) and an electronic LED control device.

6. - Workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that said lighting means are arranged to provide ambient lighting.

7. - Workstation according to claim 6, characterized in that said lighting means for providing ambient lighting are configured to emit light of a color suitable for chromotherapy.

8. - Workstation according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that said lighting means for providing ambient lighting include at least one LED (10) and an electronic LED control device.

9. - Workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular structure (1) comprises an outer tubular wall (28) and a layer of thermal and acoustic insulating material (11) disposed between said outer tubular wall (28) and said turbine (4) driven by said electric motor (5) and the electric heating element (6).

10. - Workstation according to claim 9, characterized in that said layer of thermal and acoustic insulating material (11) comprises compacted rock wool.

11. Work station according to claim 1, characterized in that control means turn off the electric heating element (6) and maintain the electric motor (5) that drives the turbine (4) in operation for a sufficient time to cool the electric heating element (6) after a dryer control switch (12) has been put into a stop position.

12. Work station according to claim 11, characterized in that said control means ignite the electric heating element (6) while the electric motor (5) is stopped for a sufficient time for the electric heating element (6) to reach a pre-set temperature after the dryer control switch (12) has been set to the run position from the stop position.

13. Workstation according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that it includes display means (17) configured to show at least one temperature indication and a flow rate indication in connection with said control means, said temperature sensor and a flow sensor.

14. Workstation according to claim 14, characterized in that said dryer control switch (12) and said display means (17) are located in the tubular structure (1).

15. - Workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that said electric motor (5) that drives the turbine (4) is configured to operate with low voltage electric current and the tubular structure (1) comprises an electromagnetic shielding layer. (14) surrounding at least the electric motor (5).

16. - Workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that the electric heating element (6) is located within the tubular structure (1) at a distance from said turbine (4) sufficient for the heat generated by the heating element electrical (6) does not adversely affect the electric motor (5) that drives the turbine (4).

17. - Workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that said outlet section (7b) of said flexible conduit (7) comprises a blow outlet (15) and a handle (16) attached to said blow outlet (15). ).

18. - Workstation according to claim 17, characterized in that the blow outlet (15) and said handle (16) form a diffuser unit (18) having an air inlet (24) connected to a flexible duct outlet (7)

19. - Workstation according to claim 18, characterized in that the blow outlet (15) is in fluid communication with said air inlet (24) through said handle (16).

20. Workstation according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the tubular structure (1) comprises support means (41) to support said diffuser unit (18).

21. - Workstation according to claim 17, characterized in that the tubular structure (1) comprises support means (41) to support said outlet section (7b) of said flexible conduit (7).

22. - Workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper end (1a) of the tubular structure (1) is closed by an upper cover (20) and said air inlet (2) comprises a plurality of openings formed in an outer tubular wall (28) of the tubular structure (1) near said upper end (1a).

23. - Workstation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular structure (1) comprises sliding or rolling means coupled to a guide device (19) fixed to a roof (T) or the like that the tubular structure (1) can be moved along said guide device (19).

24. - Workstation according to claim 18, characterized in that the diffusing unit (18) comprises an outer casing (41) configured to be gripped and handled with one hand, an internal duct (25) that connects the air inlet ( 24) with said blow outlet (15), and an insulating chamber (26) disposed between said outer casing (41) and said internal conduit (25) to thermally insulate the outer casing (41).

25. - Workstation according to claim 24, characterized in that the air inlet (24) is connected to said outlet of the flexible conduit (7) by a rotary joint (23) that allows the diffusing unit (18) to rotate with respect to the flexible conduit (7) and at the same time maintain a fluid communication between the flexible conduit (7) and the blowing outlet (15).

26. - Workstation according to claim 24, characterized in that said insulating chamber (26) is an air chamber.

27. - Workstation according to claim 26, characterized in that said outer casing (41) comprises at least one ventilation opening (27) through which the insulating chamber (26) is ventilated.

28. - Workstation according to claim 24, characterized in that said insulating chamber (26) is a chamber filled with a thermally insulating material.

29. - Workstation according to any one of claims 24 to 28, characterized in that said outer shell (41) defines a bend such that a central line (24a) of the air inlet (24) and a central line (15a) ) of the blow outlet (15) form an angle (A).

30. - Workstation according to claim 29, characterized in that said angle (A) is 5 ^or 90 °.

31. - Workstation according to claim 29, characterized in that said angle (A) is 45 ° to 70 °.

32. - Workstation according to claim 29, characterized in that said angle (A) is 55 ° to 60 °.

33. - Workstation according to claim 29, characterized in that said outer casing (41) is substantially symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal central plane containing said central line (24a) of the air inlet (24) and said central line ( 15a) of the blow outlet (15).

34. - Workstation according to any one of claims 24 to 33, characterized in that said outer casing (41) is made or covered with a hypoallergenic and / or non-slip material.

35.- Work station according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that said blow outlet (15) comprises a coupling element (39) configured to couple different nozzles (40) or interchangeable hairdressing accessories.