EP0931475A1 - Depilatory wax apparatus with heated sleeve - Google Patents

Depilatory wax apparatus with heated sleeve Download PDF

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EP0931475A1
EP0931475A1 EP99870012A EP99870012A EP0931475A1 EP 0931475 A1 EP0931475 A1 EP 0931475A1 EP 99870012 A EP99870012 A EP 99870012A EP 99870012 A EP99870012 A EP 99870012A EP 0931475 A1 EP0931475 A1 EP 0931475A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • A45D26/0014—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers using wax

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus depilation comprising an electric heating sheath, to heat and maintain a liquid state wax intended for hair removal and which is provided with a molten wax applicator.
  • tank into which a mass is introduced (generally a stick) of depilatory wax in the solid state which is provided electric heating means which make it possible to return this liquid wax.
  • This device can be fitted with a wax applicator, hood and various equipment facilitating its use.
  • the most common wax applicator is constituted by a wheel which collects the wax in the state liquid and apply it to the skin in rotation.
  • the difficulty, and the problem underlying the invention results from the need to avoid depositing the sheath flat, which would cause the wax to flow out.
  • the base when using the sheath by example in a bathroom, the base is not always at the place where you wish to deposit the sheath. Of more, when traveling for example, this base is bulky.
  • the invention therefore aims to facilitate the use of the sheath.
  • the sheath of the invention is characterized by the fact that it has a retractable foot provided with a now pull the foot out in the extended position and a foot locking means in retracted position against the spring force, controlled by a trigger disposed at the base of the sheath which releases the locking means when depositing the sheath on a support surface, such than a table.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view from the rear of the sheath according to the invention with its cover and containing a wax applicator.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective from the front corresponding to figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a view corresponding to the view of Figure 1 but without the cover.
  • Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the sheath according to the invention and the epilator it contains, the foot being in the retracted position.
  • Figure 5 shows a section of a detail from the view of FIG. 4, in which however the foot is in the deployed position.
  • the sheath bearing the mark 1 constitutes a tank 2 heatable by electric resistors 3.
  • a cover 4 covers the sheath when it is not used.
  • one foot articulated 5 is arranged on the back side of the sheath. In the open position, such as shown in Figures 1 to 3, this foot keeps the sheath 1 straightened, that is to say substantially vertical, when you put it on a table for example.
  • a spring 7 keeps the foot 5 in position deployed.
  • the foot 5 is however retractable by folding down, against the force of the spring 7, and it then comes apply to the rear face of the sheath 1, as shown in figure 4.
  • a articulated fixing lug 8 engages in a recess 9 provided in foot 5 by snap-in and allows keep the foot 5 in its folded position.
  • the sheath 1 has a trigger 11 visible at the base of the sheath which by sinking into the body of the sheath, when the sheath is placed vertically on a support surface (e.g. table) repels the lug 8 against the force of a spring 13 out of its snap-in position in the recess 9 and causes then the deployment of the foot 5.
  • a support surface e.g. table
  • the space between on the one hand the tank 2 with the resistors 3 and, on the other hand the sheath 1, includes an insulating material to avoid any risk of burns.
  • the wax supplied to the tank 2 can be a stick of wax, but also particles that we pour into this tank.

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Abstract

Hot wax applicator has an electric heating casing (1) and roller which is covered by a lid (4) when out of use. The case has a spring loaded retractable foot (5) which moves out to a supporting position when a sprung catch (8,9) is released

Description

Objet de l'inventionSubject of the invention

La présente invention concerne un appareil d'épilation comportant une gaine chauffante électrique, permettant de chauffer et de maintenir à l'état liquide une cire destinée à l'épilation et qui est pourvue d'un applicateur de cire fondue.The present invention relates to an apparatus depilation comprising an electric heating sheath, to heat and maintain a liquid state wax intended for hair removal and which is provided with a molten wax applicator.

On doit entendre par gaine chauffante, un réservoir dans lequel on introduit une masse (généralement un bâton) de cire épilatoire à l'état solide qui est muni de moyens électriques de chauffage qui permettent de rendre cette cire liquide. Ce dispositif peut être muni d'un applicateur de cire, d'un capot et de divers équipements facilitant son utilisation.By heating sheath, one should understand tank into which a mass is introduced (generally a stick) of depilatory wax in the solid state which is provided electric heating means which make it possible to return this liquid wax. This device can be fitted with a wax applicator, hood and various equipment facilitating its use.

L'applicateur de cire le plus habituel est constitué par une roulette qui prélève la cire à l'état liquide et l'applique sur la peau par roulement.The most common wax applicator is constituted by a wheel which collects the wax in the state liquid and apply it to the skin in rotation.

Un applicateur de ce type est décrit dans les documents US 4,773,784 et US 4,958,951.An applicator of this type is described in the documents US 4,773,784 and US 4,958,951.

La difficulté, et le problème à la base de l'invention, résulte de la nécessité d'éviter de déposer la gaine à plat, ce qui provoquerait l'écoulement de la cire. The difficulty, and the problem underlying the invention results from the need to avoid depositing the sheath flat, which would cause the wax to flow out.

On peut bien entendu envisager, comme dans les documents cités, un socle dans lequel on glisse la gaine et qui la maintient redressée.We can of course consider, as in the documents cited, a base in which the sheath and that keeps it straight.

Cependant, lorsqu'on utilise la gaine par exemple dans une salle de bain, le socle ne se trouve pas toujours à l'endroit où l'on souhaite déposer la gaine. De plus, en voyage par exemple, ce socle est encombrant.However, when using the sheath by example in a bathroom, the base is not always at the place where you wish to deposit the sheath. Of more, when traveling for example, this base is bulky.

L'invention vise donc à faciliter l'utilisation de la gaine.The invention therefore aims to facilitate the use of the sheath.

Eléments caractéristiques de l'inventionCharacter-defining elements of the invention

La gaine de l'invention est caractérisée par le fait qu'elle est pourvue d'un pied rétractable muni d'un ressort maintenant le pied en position déployée et d'un moyen de verrouillage du pied en position rétractée contre l'effort du ressort, commandé par une gâchette disposée à la base de la gaine qui libère le moyen de verrouillage lorsqu'on dépose la gaine sur une surface de support, telle qu'une table.The sheath of the invention is characterized by the fact that it has a retractable foot provided with a now pull the foot out in the extended position and a foot locking means in retracted position against the spring force, controlled by a trigger disposed at the base of the sheath which releases the locking means when depositing the sheath on a support surface, such than a table.

D'autres détails et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaítront à la lecture de la description d'une forme d'exécution préférée de l'invention, au regard des figures annexées.Other details and features of the invention will appear on reading the description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, with regard to attached figures.

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La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective de l'arrière de la gaine selon l'invention avec son capot et contenant un applicateur de cire.Figure 1 shows a perspective view from the rear of the sheath according to the invention with its cover and containing a wax applicator.

La figure 2 est une perspective de l'avant correspondant à la figure 1.Figure 2 is a perspective from the front corresponding to figure 1.

La figure 3 est une vue correspondant à la vue de la figure 1 mais sans le capot.Figure 3 is a view corresponding to the view of Figure 1 but without the cover.

La figure 4 représente une vue en coupe de la gaine selon l'invention et de l'épilateur qu'elle contient, le pied étant dans la position rétractée.Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the sheath according to the invention and the epilator it contains, the foot being in the retracted position.

La figure 5 représente une coupe d'un détail de la vue de la figure 4, dans laquelle cependant le pied est en position déployée.Figure 5 shows a section of a detail from the view of FIG. 4, in which however the foot is in the deployed position.

Description d'une forme d'exécution préférée de l'inventionDescription of a preferred embodiment of the invention

La gaine portant le repère 1 constitue un réservoir 2 chauffable par des résistances électriques 3. Un capot 4 recouvre la gaine lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée.The sheath bearing the mark 1 constitutes a tank 2 heatable by electric resistors 3. A cover 4 covers the sheath when it is not used.

Sur la face arrière de la gaine, un pied articulé 5 est disposé. En position écartée, telle que représentée aux figures 1 à 3, ce pied permet de maintenir la gaine 1 redressée, c'est-à-dire sensiblement verticale, lorsqu'on la dépose sur une table par exemple.On the back side of the sheath, one foot articulated 5 is arranged. In the open position, such as shown in Figures 1 to 3, this foot keeps the sheath 1 straightened, that is to say substantially vertical, when you put it on a table for example.

A la partie supérieure de la gaine, des moyens d'application de la cire, en l'occurrence une roulette 6, peuvent être prévus.At the top of the sheath, means of applying the wax, in this case a roulette 6, can be provided.

Un ressort 7 maintient le pied 5 en position déployée.A spring 7 keeps the foot 5 in position deployed.

Le pied 5 est cependant escamotable en se rabattant, contre l'effort du ressort 7, et il vient alors s'appliquer sur la face arrière de la gaine 1, comme représenté à la figure 4.The foot 5 is however retractable by folding down, against the force of the spring 7, and it then comes apply to the rear face of the sheath 1, as shown in figure 4.

En s'appliquant sur cette face arrière, un ergot articulé de fixation 8 s'engage dans un évidement 9 prévu dans le pied 5 par encliquetement et permet de maintenir le pied 5 dans sa position repliée.By applying to this rear face, a articulated fixing lug 8 engages in a recess 9 provided in foot 5 by snap-in and allows keep the foot 5 in its folded position.

La gaine 1 comporte une gâchette 11 visible à la base de la gaine qui en s'enfonçant dans le corps de la gaine, lorsqu'on dépose verticalement la gaine sur une surface de support (une table, par exemple) repousse l'ergot 8 contre l'effort d'un ressort 13 hors de sa position d'encliquetement dans l'évidement 9 et provoque alors le déploiement du pied 5.The sheath 1 has a trigger 11 visible at the base of the sheath which by sinking into the body of the sheath, when the sheath is placed vertically on a support surface (e.g. table) repels the lug 8 against the force of a spring 13 out of its snap-in position in the recess 9 and causes then the deployment of the foot 5.

En tenant la gaine 1 dans la paume de la main, on peut ainsi facilement replier le pied 5 avec les doigts et en déposant la gaine verticalement sur une surface dure, on peut, par la gâchette 11, le déployer.Holding sleeve 1 in the palm of the hand, you can easily fold the foot 5 with the fingers and placing the sheath vertically on a hard surface, it can be deployed by trigger 11.

Avantageusement, l'espace entre d'une part le réservoir 2 avec les résistances 3 et, d'autre part la gaine 1, comporte une matière isolante pour éviter tout risque de brûlure. La cire alimentée dans le réservoir 2 peut être un bâton de cire, mais également des particules que l'on verse dans ce réservoir.Advantageously, the space between on the one hand the tank 2 with the resistors 3 and, on the other hand the sheath 1, includes an insulating material to avoid any risk of burns. The wax supplied to the tank 2 can be a stick of wax, but also particles that we pour into this tank.

Bien qu'on ait décrit des formes d'exécution préférée de l'invention, il doit être bien entendu que de nombreuses variantes d'exécution sont possibles dans le cadre de l'invention.Although forms of execution have been described preferred of the invention, it should be understood that many variants are possible in the part of the invention.

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Appareil d'épilation à l'aide de cire chaude comportant une gaine chauffante (1) destinée à une cire d'épilation et un applicateur de cire (6), caractérisé par le fait que ladite gaine (1) est pourvue d'un pied rétractable (5) muni d'un ressort (7) maintenant le pied (5) en position déployée et d'un moyen de verrouillage (7, 9) du pied (5) en position rétractée contre l'effort du ressort (7), commandé par une gâchette (11) disposée à la base de la gaine (1) qui libère le moyen de verrouillage (7, 9) lorsqu'on dépose la gaine (1) sur une surface de support.Hair removal device using hot wax comprising a heating sheath (1) intended for a wax hair removal and a wax applicator (6), characterized by the fact that said sheath (1) is provided with a foot retractable (5) provided with a spring (7) holding the foot (5) in the deployed position and a locking means (7, 9) of the foot (5) in the retracted position against the force of the spring (7), controlled by a trigger (11) arranged at the sheath base (1) which releases the locking means (7, 9) when the sheath (1) is deposited on a surface of support. Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le pied (5) est escamotable en se rabattant, contre l'effort des ressorts, en venant se placer sur la face arrière de la gaine (1).Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the foot (5) is retractable while folding, against the force of the springs, coming place on the rear face of the sheath (1). Appareil selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de verrouillage est constitué par un ergot de fixation (8) qui s'engage dans un évidement (9) dans le pied (5) par encliquetement en maintenant le pied (5) dans son logement.Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the locking means is constituted by a fixing lug (8) which engages in a recess (9) in the foot (5) by snap-in holding the foot (5) in its housing. Gaine selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que la gâchette (11), en s'enfonçant dans le corps de la gaine (1) lorsqu'on dépose verticalement la gaine sur une surface de support, repousse l'ergot (8) contre l'effort d'un second ressort (13) hors de sa position d'encliquetement dans l'évidement (9), et provoque alors le déploiement du pied (5).Sheath according to claim 3, characterized in that the trigger (11), by sinking into the body of the sheath (1) when the sheath is deposited vertically on a support surface, pushes the lug (8) against the force of a second spring (13) out of its position snap into the recess (9), and then causes the deployment of the foot (5).
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