EP2018107B1 - Unitary epilator - Google Patents

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EP2018107B1
EP2018107B1 EP07719210A EP07719210A EP2018107B1 EP 2018107 B1 EP2018107 B1 EP 2018107B1 EP 07719210 A EP07719210 A EP 07719210A EP 07719210 A EP07719210 A EP 07719210A EP 2018107 B1 EP2018107 B1 EP 2018107B1
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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
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    • A45D26/0023—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers with rotating clamping elements
    • A45D26/0028—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers with rotating clamping elements with rotating discs or blades

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  • the present invention relates to an epilator, and more particularly to a monolithic epilator, that is to say an epilator whose epilation element is made of a single block.
  • the first category is represented by spring epilators where a generally curved coil spring grasps the bristles in the intervals between the turns and removes hair from the skin as the gaps between these turns close and compress. This effect is obtained by bending the spring in different ways, and this has a closed side (convergent side) and an open side (diverging side).
  • Depilatory devices based on this principle are for example disclosed in the document FR-A-2627362 , showing different ways of bending a spring to obtain a compression effect and thus hair removal on the skin.
  • a converging zone is created in which the turns are compressed against each other and a divergent zone where a space is created between the turns.
  • the same principle constitutes the basis of the operation of the monolithic depilatory device described in the document EP 0 292 091 .
  • the second category of depilatory apparatus consists of epilators based on a plurality of adjacent disks as in the document EP-A-0 383 719 , which shows an epilation device comprising an epilator element consisting of adjacent disks separated by elements causing the tilting of these disks to transform them into hair removal tweezers.
  • Such epilator element is constituted by a large number of parts which makes it difficult to dismantle for a complete cleaning. See especially about them figures 3 , 4 and 5 of the document EP-A-0 383 719 .
  • the present invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art, and in particular to provide an epilation device comprising a monolithic epilator element where the plurality of adjacent disks and their interconnections or joints are made in one piece.
  • This configuration makes it possible to make a disposable epilation element when it becomes difficult to clean. The element can then be replaced several times a year to avoid laborious cleaning from a certain level of fouling.
  • a second objective pursued by the invention is to provide a simple hair removal device allowing manufacture at a relatively low cost.
  • FIG. 1a and 1b represents different views of the monolithic epilation element with in particular a magnifying glass on the bevel 7 in the figure 1a and the figure 1c represents the epilator according to the invention with the monolithic element prestressed on its support and the possibility of a motor present inside.
  • the figure 2 represents the monolithic hair removal element according to the invention wherein the spacing and articulation elements on the disks are represented by two protuberances substantially perpendicular to the disks, the protuberances being shifted each time by 90 ° relative to the adjacent disks.
  • the tilting lines are represented by arrows (ref.8), on section A and section B.
  • the figure 3 represents the monolithic hair removal element according to the invention where the spacing and articulation elements on the disks are represented by a protuberance over the entire diameter of the disk and passing through its center.
  • the protrusion also forms the tilting line and the position thereof is shown in sections A to F.
  • the figure 4 represents the monolithic hair removal element according to the invention wherein the spacing and articulation elements on the disks are represented by a protrusion off-center with respect to the disks and where the offset is also 120 ° relative to the adjacent disks.
  • the figure 5 represents the different possibilities of contact angles between the monolithic hair removal element and the skin depending on the shape of said element at the beginning (concave, convex - more or less curved, cylindrical).
  • the present invention discloses an epilator comprising a support and a deformable pre-stressed monolithic epilation element in a curved configuration and rotatably mounted on said support, said monolithic element being formed of a plurality of adjacent discs interconnected by elements of spacing and articulation which have an offset angle on two successive disks, said spacers being arranged such that they form a tilting line for two adjacent disks which when using said monolithic element by placing in rotation, tilt two by two and form a divergent zone where some discs are spaced from each other leaving open spaces, and a convergent compression zone where some discs are pressed against each other, forming grippers for gripping and the removal of hair from the skin.
  • the present invention discloses an epilator comprising a support for example in the form of a housing and a deformable monolithic epilation element 1.
  • This epilator operates as those of the state of the art, namely that it is compressed on one side in order to bend it so as to create on the one hand, a compression part 10 where the discs 2 are pressed against each other forming pliers for removing hair from the skin and on the other side, on the opposite side, a series of adjacent disks 2 separated by gaps in the diverging portion 9.
  • the disks 2 are connected to each other within this monolithic element 1 by hinge elements 3 which can take different forms and are intended to tilt a pair of disks 2 beyond a tilting line. 8 during the rotation of said element to move them from the divergent position to the convergent position, that is to say to the compression state where the discs form tongs to remove the bristles.
  • the monolithic hair removal element 1 is preferably made of synthetic material and more particularly by injection of thermoplastic material. Said element therefore has a certain flexibility allowing it to be compressed and to follow the curvature which has been given to it during the prestressing and during the rotation.
  • this monolithic element 1 lies in the fact that it may consist of a relatively inexpensive and therefore disposable plastic injection molding.
  • the basic structure for said epilator element consists of discs 2, but these discs may be surmounted by protuberances 11 with suitable geometrical shapes (repeated presence of notches at regular intervals on the protuberances) which incidentally enable the hair to be hooked or else to comb it before it is removed.
  • a bevel 7 can also be made on some protrusions 11 on the disks 2 in question so as not to constitute a pinch point of the hair but rather a surface, which improves the efficiency of the device. (Fig. The - magnifying glass)
  • the adjacent disks of the monolithic element 1 generally tilt in pairs by means of the joints 3 connecting said disks 2 to each other.
  • These joints 3 can take a variety of different shapes to achieve this effect, a preferred form being a protuberance substantially perpendicular to the disc.
  • the hinge elements 3 are shifted by 90 ° relative to one another, which makes it possible to obtain an optimal number of clamps on the depilatory element. monolithic 1.
  • the offset angles between the joints 3 of the successive discs 2 are preferably 90 ° but may be generally between 45 and 120 °; this offset angle will determine the number of discs 2 and thus clamps capable of pinching the bristles in a specific position on the monolithic element 2 of the invention.

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The epilator has a deformable unitary epilating element (1) with adjacent discs (2) connected to each other by spacer and hinge elements (3), where the epilating element is made of a synthetic material particularly by injection of thermoplastic material. The hinge elements form a diverging region in which certain discs are parted from each other leaving open spaces (6), and form a converging compression region in which certain discs are pressed against each other to form tweezers for pinching and removing hair from skin.

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Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à un épilateur, et plus particulièrement à un épilateur monolithique, c'est-à-dire un épilateur dont l'élément d'épilation est fait d'un seul bloc.The present invention relates to an epilator, and more particularly to a monolithic epilator, that is to say an epilator whose epilation element is made of a single block.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

On connaît de nombreux dispositifs épilatoires manuels ou électriques qui peuvent schématiquement être divisés en deux grandes catégories.Many manual or electric depilatory devices are known that can schematically be divided into two broad categories.

La première catégorie est représentée par les épilateurs à ressort où un ressort hélicoïdal généralement courbé saisit les poils dans les intervalles entre les spires et enlève les poils de la peau lorsque les intervalles entre ces spires se ferment et se compriment. Cet effet est obtenu en courbant le ressort de différentes manières, et celui-ci présente ainsi un côté fermé (côté convergent) et un côté ouvert (côté divergent).The first category is represented by spring epilators where a generally curved coil spring grasps the bristles in the intervals between the turns and removes hair from the skin as the gaps between these turns close and compress. This effect is obtained by bending the spring in different ways, and this has a closed side (convergent side) and an open side (diverging side).

Des dispositifs épilatoires basés sur ce principe sont par exemple divulgués dans le document FR-A-2627362 , montrant différentes manières de courber un ressort pour obtenir un effet de compression et donc d'enlèvement de poils sur la peau. Lorsque l'élément d'épilation est courbé, on crée une zone convergente où les spires sont comprimées les unes contre les autres et une zone divergente où un espace est créé entre les spires. Le même principe constitue la base du fonctionnement du dispositif épilatoire monolithique décrit dans le document EP 0 292 091 .Depilatory devices based on this principle are for example disclosed in the document FR-A-2627362 , showing different ways of bending a spring to obtain a compression effect and thus hair removal on the skin. When the epilation element is bent, a converging zone is created in which the turns are compressed against each other and a divergent zone where a space is created between the turns. The same principle constitutes the basis of the operation of the monolithic depilatory device described in the document EP 0 292 091 .

La seconde catégorie d'appareils épilatoires est constituée par des épilateurs basés sur une pluralité de disques adjacents comme dans le document EP-A-0 383 719 , qui montre un dispositif d'épilation comportant un élément épilateur constitué de disques adjacents séparés par des éléments engendrant le basculement de ces disques pour les transformer en pinces d'épilation. Un tel élément épilateur est constitué par un grand nombre de pièces ce qui le rend difficilement démontable pour un nettoyage complet. Voir à ce sujet en particulier les figures 3, 4 et 5 du document EP-A-0 383 719 .The second category of depilatory apparatus consists of epilators based on a plurality of adjacent disks as in the document EP-A-0 383 719 , which shows an epilation device comprising an epilator element consisting of adjacent disks separated by elements causing the tilting of these disks to transform them into hair removal tweezers. Such epilator element is constituted by a large number of parts which makes it difficult to dismantle for a complete cleaning. See especially about them figures 3 , 4 and 5 of the document EP-A-0 383 719 .

Le problème majeur rencontré dans les dispositifs de l'état de la technique est effectivement leur nettoyage car ils sont souvent utilisés en parallèle avec des crèmes qui bouchent assez rapidement les espaces entre les disques et sont donc relativement difficiles à nettoyer. Les appareils comportant des disques d'épilation séparés doivent bien souvent être complètement démontés pour être correctement nettoyés ce qui est difficile, voire impossible, vu la complexité mécanique et le grand nombre de pièces de certains appareils.The major problem encountered in the devices of the state of the art is actually their cleaning because they are often used in parallel with creams that quite quickly close the spaces between the discs and are therefore relatively difficult to clean. Devices with separate epilation discs must often be completely disassembled to be properly cleaned which is difficult or impossible because of the mechanical complexity and the large number of parts of some devices.

Buts de l'inventionGoals of the invention

La présente invention vise à surmonter les inconvénients de l'état de la technique, et en particulier à fournir un dispositif d'épilation comportant un élément épilateur monolithique où la pluralité de disques adjacents et leurs interconnexions ou articulations sont réalisées en une seule pièce. Cette configuration permet de réaliser un élément d'épilation jetable lorsque celui sera devenu difficile à nettoyer. L'élément pourra alors être remplacé plusieurs fois par an pour éviter les nettoyages laborieux à partir d'un certain niveau d'encrassement.The present invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the state of the art, and in particular to provide an epilation device comprising a monolithic epilator element where the plurality of adjacent disks and their interconnections or joints are made in one piece. This configuration makes it possible to make a disposable epilation element when it becomes difficult to clean. The element can then be replaced several times a year to avoid laborious cleaning from a certain level of fouling.

Un second objectif poursuivi par l'invention est de réaliser un dispositif d'épilation simple permettant une fabrication à un coût relativement réduit.A second objective pursued by the invention is to provide a simple hair removal device allowing manufacture at a relatively low cost.

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La figure 1a et 1b représente différentes vues de l'élément d'épilation monolithique avec notamment une loupe sur le biseau 7 dans la figure 1a et la figure 1c représente l'épilateur selon l'invention avec l'élément monolithique précontraint sur son support et la possibilité d'un moteur présent à l'intérieur.The Figure 1a and 1b represents different views of the monolithic epilation element with in particular a magnifying glass on the bevel 7 in the figure 1a and the figure 1c represents the epilator according to the invention with the monolithic element prestressed on its support and the possibility of a motor present inside.

La figure 2 représente l'élément d'épilation monolithique selon l'invention où les éléments d'espacement et d'articulation sur les disques sont représentés par deux protubérances essentiellement perpendiculaires aux disques, les protubérances étant décalées chaque fois de 90 °par rapports aux disques adjacents. Pour une meilleure visibilité nous avons saucissonné l'élément monolithique en différentes sections. Les lignes de basculement sont représentées par des flèches (réf. 8), sur la section A et la section B.The figure 2 represents the monolithic hair removal element according to the invention wherein the spacing and articulation elements on the disks are represented by two protuberances substantially perpendicular to the disks, the protuberances being shifted each time by 90 ° relative to the adjacent disks. For better visibility we have sauced the monolithic element in different sections. The tilting lines are represented by arrows (ref.8), on section A and section B.

La figure 3 représente l'élément d'épilation monolithique selon l'invention où les éléments d'espacement et d'articulation sur les disques sont représentés par une protubérance sur tout le diamètre du disque et passant par son centre. La protubérance forme également la ligne de basculement et la position de celle-ci est montrée dans les sections A à F.The figure 3 represents the monolithic hair removal element according to the invention where the spacing and articulation elements on the disks are represented by a protuberance over the entire diameter of the disk and passing through its center. The protrusion also forms the tilting line and the position thereof is shown in sections A to F.

La figure 4 représente l'élément d'épilation monolithique selon l'invention où les éléments d'espacement et d'articulation sur les disques sont représentés par une protubérance décentrée par rapport aux disques et où le décalage est également de 120° par rapports aux disques adjacents.The figure 4 represents the monolithic hair removal element according to the invention wherein the spacing and articulation elements on the disks are represented by a protrusion off-center with respect to the disks and where the offset is also 120 ° relative to the adjacent disks.

La figure 5 représente les différentes possibilités d'angles de contact entre l'élément d'épilation monolithique et la peau en fonction de la forme dudit élément au départ (concave, convexe - plus ou moins bombé, cylindrique).The figure 5 represents the different possibilities of contact angles between the monolithic hair removal element and the skin depending on the shape of said element at the beginning (concave, convex - more or less curved, cylindrical).

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  1. 1. Elément d'épilation monolithique1. Monolithic hair removal element
  2. 2. Disques adjacents2. Adjacent discs
  3. 3. Eléments d'espacement et d'articulation3. Spacing and articulation elements
  4. 4. Moteur4. Engine
  5. 5. Support5. Support
  6. 6. Espace ouvert6. Open Space
  7. 7. Biseaux (chanfreins)7. Bevels (chamfers)
  8. 8. Ligne de basculement8. Failover line
  9. 9. Zone divergente9. Diverging area
  10. 10. Zone de compression convergente10. Converging Compression Area
  11. 11. Excroissances géométriques spécifiques11. Specific geometric excrescences
Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

La présente invention divulgue un épilateur comportant un support et un élément d'épilation monolithique déformable précontraint en configuration courbée et monté de manière rotative sur ledit support, ledit élément monolithique étant formé d'une pluralité de disques adjacents, liés entre eux par des éléments d'espacement et d'articulation qui ont un angle de décalage sur deux disques successifs, lesdits éléments d'espacement étant agencés de telle sorte qu'ils forment une ligne de basculement pour deux disques adjacents qui lors de l'utilisation dudit élément monolithique par mise en rotation, basculent deux par deux et forment une zone divergente où certains disques sont écartés les uns des autres laissant des espaces ouverts, et une zone de compression convergente où certains disques sont pressés les uns contre les autres, formant des pinces pour la prise et l'enlèvement des poils de la peau.The present invention discloses an epilator comprising a support and a deformable pre-stressed monolithic epilation element in a curved configuration and rotatably mounted on said support, said monolithic element being formed of a plurality of adjacent discs interconnected by elements of spacing and articulation which have an offset angle on two successive disks, said spacers being arranged such that they form a tilting line for two adjacent disks which when using said monolithic element by placing in rotation, tilt two by two and form a divergent zone where some discs are spaced from each other leaving open spaces, and a convergent compression zone where some discs are pressed against each other, forming grippers for gripping and the removal of hair from the skin.

Selon des modes d'exécution particuliers de réalisation, l'invention comporte l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • le support comporte en outre un moteur couplé audit élément monolithique destiné à entrainer celui-ci dans un mouvement de rotation lors de son utilisation, ledit mouvement de rotation lui conférant un glissement sur la peau à épiler, ledit mouvement de rotation dudit élément monolithique engendrant un mouvement continu des disques, d'une orientation d'écartement du coté divergent à une orientation de compression du côté convergent pour la prise et l'enlèvement des poils de la peau ; le réglage de la vitesse de rotation est alors réalisé par l'utilisateur en fonction de critères de confort ;
  • les disques comportent en périphérie des segments avec des excroissances géométriques spécifiques essentiellement parallèles à ladite ligne de basculement ;
  • lesdites excroissances comportent sur leur périphérie un biseau de chaque coté permettant de créer une surface de pinçage ;
  • lesdits éléments d'espacement et d'articulation s'étendent sur tout le diamètre des disques ;
  • lesdits éléments d'espacement et d'articulation sont décentrés par rapport au centre du disque ;
  • l'angle de décalage est compris entre 45 et 120° ;
  • l'angle de décalage est de préférence de 90° ;
  • ledit élément monolithique est fabriqué en matière synthétique, de préférence par une technique d'injection de matière thermoplastique;
  • ledit élément monolithique, avant précontrainte, a une géométrie de révolution concave, convexe ou cylindrique en fonction de l'angle de contact qu'on souhaite lui donner avec la peau;
  • lesdits disques comportent sur leur périphérie un biseau de chaque coté permettant de créer une surface de pinçage dans le cas où les disques ne comportent pas d'excroissances;
  • ladite partie de compression en contact avec la peau est concave, convexe ou rectiligne.
According to particular embodiments, the invention comprises one or more of the following features:
  • the support further comprises a motor coupled to said monolithic element intended to drive it in a rotational movement during its use, said rotational movement giving it a sliding on the skin to be depilated, said rotational movement of said monolithic element generating a continuous movement of the discs, from a diverging orientation of the diverging side to a compressive orientation of the converging side for grasping and removing hair from the skin; the speed of rotation is then adjusted by the user according to comfort criteria;
  • the discs comprise, at the periphery, segments with specific geometrical excrescences essentially parallel to said tilting line;
  • said protuberances comprise on their periphery a bevel on each side to create a clamping surface;
  • said spacing and articulation members extend over the entire diameter of the discs;
  • said spacing and articulation elements are off-center with respect to the center of the disc;
  • the offset angle is between 45 and 120 °;
  • the offset angle is preferably 90 °;
  • said monolithic element is made of synthetic material, preferably by a thermoplastic injection technique;
  • said monolithic element, before prestressing, has a concave, convex or cylindrical revolution geometry as a function of the angle of contact which it is desired to give it with the skin;
  • said discs have on their periphery a bevel on each side to create a clamping surface in the case where the discs do not include growths;
  • said compression portion in contact with the skin is concave, convex or rectilinear.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La présente invention divulgue un épilateur comportant un support par exemple sous forme de boîtier et un élément d'épilation monolithique 1 déformable. Cet épilateur fonctionne comme ceux de l'état de la technique, à savoir que l'on comprime celui-ci d'un côté afin de le courber pour ainsi créer d'une part, une partie de compression 10 où les disques 2 sont pressés les uns contre les autres formant des pinces pour enlever les poils de la peau et d'autre part, sur la face opposée, une série de disques adjacents 2 séparés par des espaces dans la partie divergente 9.The present invention discloses an epilator comprising a support for example in the form of a housing and a deformable monolithic epilation element 1. This epilator operates as those of the state of the art, namely that it is compressed on one side in order to bend it so as to create on the one hand, a compression part 10 where the discs 2 are pressed against each other forming pliers for removing hair from the skin and on the other side, on the opposite side, a series of adjacent disks 2 separated by gaps in the diverging portion 9.

Les disques 2 sont reliés l'un à l'autre au sein de cet élément monolithique 1 par des éléments d'articulation 3 pouvant prendre différentes formes et étant destinés à faire basculer une paire de disques 2 au-delà d'une ligne de basculement 8 lors de la rotation dudit élément pour les faire passer de la position divergente à la position convergente, c'est-à-dire à l'état de compression où les disques forment des pinces afin d'enlever les poils.The disks 2 are connected to each other within this monolithic element 1 by hinge elements 3 which can take different forms and are intended to tilt a pair of disks 2 beyond a tilting line. 8 during the rotation of said element to move them from the divergent position to the convergent position, that is to say to the compression state where the discs form tongs to remove the bristles.

L'élément d'épilation monolithique 1 est de préférence réalisé en matière synthétique et plus particulièrement par injection de matière thermoplastique. Ledit élément présente donc une certaine flexibilité lui permettant d'être comprimé et de suivre la courbure qui lui a été donnée lors de la précontrainte et durant la rotation.The monolithic hair removal element 1 is preferably made of synthetic material and more particularly by injection of thermoplastic material. Said element therefore has a certain flexibility allowing it to be compressed and to follow the curvature which has been given to it during the prestressing and during the rotation.

En fonction de l'angle de contact que l'on désire produire entre l'élément d'épilation monolithique 1 et la peau, on partira d'un élément concave ou convexe ou encore d'un cylindre (voir fig. 5).Depending on the contact angle that is to be produced between the monolithic hair removal element 1 and the skin, one will start from a concave or convex element or a cylinder (see Fig. 5 ).

Le principal avantage de cet élément monolithique 1 réside dans le fait qu'il peut être constitué d'une pièce injectée en matière synthétique relativement peu coûteuse et donc jetable.The main advantage of this monolithic element 1 lies in the fact that it may consist of a relatively inexpensive and therefore disposable plastic injection molding.

La structure de base pour ledit élément épilateur est constituée de disques 2 mais ces disques peuvent être surmontés d'excroissances 11 avec dès formes géométriques adéquates (présence répétée d'encoches à intervalles réguliers sur les excroissances) permettant accessoirement d'accrocher le poil ou encore de le peigner avant son enlèvement.The basic structure for said epilator element consists of discs 2, but these discs may be surmounted by protuberances 11 with suitable geometrical shapes (repeated presence of notches at regular intervals on the protuberances) which incidentally enable the hair to be hooked or else to comb it before it is removed.

Un biseau 7 peut également être réalisé sur certaines excroissances 11 se trouvant sur les disques 2 en question afin de ne plus constituer un point de pincement du poil mais plutôt une surface, ce qui améliore l'efficacité du dispositif. (Fig. la - loupe)A bevel 7 can also be made on some protrusions 11 on the disks 2 in question so as not to constitute a pinch point of the hair but rather a surface, which improves the efficiency of the device. (Fig. The - magnifying glass)

Ces biseaux 7 peuvent aussi être réalisés sur les disques eux-mêmes.These bevels 7 can also be made on the discs themselves.

Les disques adjacents de l'élément monolithique 1 basculent généralement deux par deux à l'aide des articulations 3 reliant lesdits disques 2 entre eux. Ces articulations 3 peuvent prendre toute une série de formes différentes afin d'obtenir cet effet, une forme préférée étant une protubérance essentiellement perpendiculaire au disque. Dans une forme d'exécution préférée de l'invention on décale les éléments d'articulation 3 de 90° l'un par rapport à l'autre, ce qui permet d'obtenir un nombre optimal de pinces sur l'élément d'épilation monolithique 1.The adjacent disks of the monolithic element 1 generally tilt in pairs by means of the joints 3 connecting said disks 2 to each other. These joints 3 can take a variety of different shapes to achieve this effect, a preferred form being a protuberance substantially perpendicular to the disc. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the hinge elements 3 are shifted by 90 ° relative to one another, which makes it possible to obtain an optimal number of clamps on the depilatory element. monolithic 1.

Lorsque l'élément d'épilation 1 est relié à un moteur qui le fait tourner plus rapidement que la vitesse de balayage de l'élément en question sur la peau, l'épilateur devient encore plus efficace. Les angles de décalage entre les articulations 3 des disques 2 successifs sont de préférence de 90° mais peuvent être situés de manière générale entre 45 et 120° ; cet angle de décalage déterminera le nombre de disques 2 et donc de pinces aptes à pincer les poils dans une position déterminée, sur l'élément monolithique 2 de l'invention.When the hair removal element 1 is connected to a motor that rotates it faster than the scanning speed of the element in question on the skin, the epilator becomes even more efficient. The offset angles between the joints 3 of the successive discs 2 are preferably 90 ° but may be generally between 45 and 120 °; this offset angle will determine the number of discs 2 and thus clamps capable of pinching the bristles in a specific position on the monolithic element 2 of the invention.

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  1. Depilator comprising a support (5) and a flexible monolithic hair-removing element (1) pre-tensioned in a bent configuration and rotably mounted on said support (5), said monolithic element being formed by a plurality of adjacent discs (2), connected to each other by spacing and jointing elements (3) with an offset angle on two successive discs, said spacing elements being arranged in such a way that they form a swinging line (8) for two adjacent discs (2) which, when said monolithic element (1) is used by being rotated, swing in pairs and form a divergent zone (9) where some discs (2) are separated form each other and leave open spaces (6), and a convergent compression zone (10) where some discs (2) are pressed against each other and form tongs for gripping and removing hairs from the skin.
  2. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that the support (5) also comprises a motor (4) linked to said monolithic element (1) and intended to impart a rotary motion to the latter when it is used, said rotary motion sliding it over the skin where the hair is to be removed, said rotary motion of said monolithic element (1) causing the continuous motion of the discs (2) from a separated orientation on the divergent side (9) to a compression orientation on the convergent side (10) in order to grip and remove the hairs from the skin.
  3. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that the discs (2) comprise at their periphery segments with specific geometrical protrusions (11) essentially parallel to said swinging line (8).
  4. Depilator according to Claim 3, characterised in that said protrusions (11) comprise at their periphery a bevel (7) on each side that allows to create a gripping surface.
  5. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that said spacing and jointing elements (3) extend across the entire diameter of the discs (2).
  6. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that said spacing and jointing elements (3) are offset relative to the centre of the disc (2).
  7. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that the offset angle is between 45° and 120°.
  8. Depilator according to Claim 7, characterised in that the offset angle is 90°.
  9. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that said monolithic element (1) is made of synthetic material.
  10. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that said monolithic element (1), before it is pre-tensioned, has a concave, convex or cylindrical rotational geometry.
  11. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that said discs comprise at their periphery a bevel (7) on each side that allows to create a gripping surface.
  12. Depilator according to Claim 1, characterised in that said compression part (10) in contact with the skin is concave, convex or rectilinear.
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