EP2934223A1 - High flow steam hair styling apparatus - Google Patents

High flow steam hair styling apparatus

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EP2934223A1
EP2934223A1 EP13820825.1A EP13820825A EP2934223A1 EP 2934223 A1 EP2934223 A1 EP 2934223A1 EP 13820825 A EP13820825 A EP 13820825A EP 2934223 A1 EP2934223 A1 EP 2934223A1
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absorbent element
reservoir
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hair
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Régis FEREYRE
Franck Mandica
Eddy NGO
Xavier Vacheron
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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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/02—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel
    • A45D1/04—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D2001/008—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with vapor generation, e.g. steam

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  • the present invention relates to a portable apparatus that performs a treatment and / or shaping of the hair using steam production means optionally associated with a shaping device designed to unravel , styling or holding the hair in relation to the steam.
  • a hair treatment with steam such as for example described in EP2449910 in the name of the applicant, wherein the apparatus comprises two heating treatment surfaces, a vaporization chamber for receiving a liquid to vaporize in the direction of a lock of hair through the steam outlet orifices, and a reservoir of said liquid for supplying the vaporization chamber with fluid flow control means.
  • the latter concerns in particular a positive displacement pump, or more particularly, a peristaltic pump for pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the vaporization chamber when opening or closing the clamps.
  • the apparatus comprises a control unit and detection means for automatic pumping if it is envisaged to adopt an electric pump.
  • the use of the pump allows a continuous flow of the vaporization.
  • the liquid is pumped to the vaporization chamber in a non-homogeneous manner.
  • the liquid may be subjected to calefaction which could cause undesired hot spitting of water.
  • WO2004 / 002262 describes a steam straightener comprising a water reservoir integrated in a jaw and a liquid holder arranged at the opening of the reservoir and soaked with water from the reservoir by capillarity. Heated by a heating element between the liquid holder and the treatment surface, the water is vaporized and the vapor is evacuated through openings arranged in the center of the treatment surfaces. homogeneity Spraying is improved by the presence of the liquid holder. Nevertheless, the tank must be filled at the end of each use and thus the apparatus does not include flow control means for forcing and adjusting the capillarity to optimize the vaporization. In addition, the liquid holder being closed in the jaw, it is not possible to replace or clean it in case of accumulation of limestone.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy at least in part these disadvantages and to provide a hair treatment apparatus that can continuously provide a constant supply of steam that is capable of deeply and efficiently treating the hair, while having a simplified structure and safe operation.
  • Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which is reliable in operation, which is able to avoid condensation phenomena, while being able to be achieved simply and economically.
  • Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which has a controlled and optimized vapor flow rate.
  • Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which provides a homogeneous distribution of steam without the spitting of hot water.
  • Yet another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which is easy to clean and maintain.
  • a steam hair treatment apparatus comprising a housing comprising:
  • first and a second jaw disposed opposite one another, a first treatment surface carried by the first jaw, a second treatment surface carried by the second jaw, jaws being connected to move from an open position to a closed position where the surfaces pinch a lock of hair,
  • a longitudinal housing receiving an absorbent element intended to be soaked with the liquid supplied from the reservoir, the longitudinal housing and / or the absorbent element being in contact with at least one electric heating means, the longitudinal housing having one or more distribution orifices; steam towards a lock of hair.
  • said absorbent element occupies substantially all the volume defined by the longitudinal housing and the absorbent element is supplied with fluid by an active flow control means between the reservoir and the longitudinal housing.
  • the term "absorbent element” here means any material having a liquid absorption characteristic, examples of the material that can be envisaged being given below.
  • the liquid relates to a quantity of water stored in a reservoir and wetted by capillarity in the absorbent element. The water is then transformed into steam when the absorbent element is heated by a heating means.
  • the geometry of the absorbent element in its longitudinal housing is designed to increase the contact surface for heating, which promotes the vaporization.
  • the fact that the water is soaked in the absorbent element also makes it possible to avoid the presence of droplets and the spitting of hot water.
  • the use of a fluid flow control means makes it possible to force the transport of the fluid and to control the quantity of vapor produced.
  • said housing comprises an opening for replacing said absorbent element.
  • the opening may be a pivot wall, a plug or any other wall imaginable by those skilled in the art.
  • the absorbent element is intended to be released from the housing by sliding. This allows to evacuate the limestone by replacing the absorbent element when it is saturated with limestone.
  • the heating means comprises a block metal member incorporating at least one resistor and said first treatment surface flush with the housing.
  • the heating of the treatment surface and the vaporization are carried out by a single resistor, which makes it possible to provide a simple and compact apparatus.
  • the heating means comprises at least one second resistor.
  • a resistance dedicated to the vaporization makes it possible to heat the absorbent element more strongly in order to force the vaporization and thus increase the flow of vapor.
  • the walls of said longitudinal housing consist of at least partially the heating means and a longitudinal open chamber having said dispensing orifices.
  • the absorbent element and the heating means being in intimate contact, the heat transmission is optimized to promote vaporization.
  • the housing in two separate parts also lighten the metal part and simplify the construction compared to the traditional vaporization chamber, cited in the prior arts.
  • the heating means comprises an extension intended to delimit with the longitudinal open chamber the volume of said longitudinal housing and to be in contact with the absorbent element substantially over its entire length. Having an extended portion, the heating means has an "L" shape and receives the absorbent element in the "L” hollow, which increases the contact area as well as the steam flow rate.
  • the extension also makes it possible to house a second heating resistor for the absorbent element.
  • the extension comprises fins intended to be embedded in counterforms of the absorbent element.
  • the heating means and the absorbent element makes it possible to maximize the contact surface and to increase the heat transfer, and therefore the steam flow rate.
  • the second resistor is arranged in the extension.
  • the heating means comprises at least one resistor arranged in a vaporization chamber, said vaporization chamber having said dispensing orifices and comprising a sealing means forming said longitudinal housing with the vaporization chamber.
  • the liquid is pumped from the reservoir to an inlet pipe arranged in an injection passage of the absorbent element, the inlet pipe comprising liquid outlets. This allows an injection of homogeneous liquid into the absorbent element.
  • said flow control means is a positive displacement pump. For example, air pump or peristaltic pump, etc.
  • the flow control means is an electric pump or a hand pump.
  • the flow control means is actuated at the closure of the jaws.
  • the flow control means is a vent with adjustable opening of the liquid reservoir, the absorbent element being connected to the reservoir by at least one wick in which the fluid circulates.
  • the absorbent element may be composed of at least one of the following materials: PE / PET, rockwool, aspheigne, hydrophilic cotton, alumina foam, silica, felt.
  • the porosity of the absorbent element is between 10% and 90%, or even between 30% and 70%. The porosity is ideally around 50% to have a better performance.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable steam hair treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the invention, comprising a shaping device shown in the open position;
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the apparatus of Figure 1, the apparatus being in the closed position;
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of certain components of the apparatus of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a partial sectional view of a first embodiment of the apparatus of Figures 2 and 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a partial sectional view of a second embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a steam hair treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the invention, comprising a shaping device shown in the open position and a remote base.
  • FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a variant of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
  • the portable apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 7 comprises a first jaw 2 and a second jaw 3 arranged opposite one another, a first treatment surface 4 being carried by the first jaw 2, a second treatment surface 5 being carried by the second jaw 3.
  • the jaws are connected by a hinge 20 so as to pass from a position open to a closed position so that the surfaces 4, 5 pinch a lock of hair.
  • the apparatus comprises heating means 8, 9 of at least one treatment surface 4,5. These heating means 8, 9 are preferably of the CTP type.
  • the device can take two configurations:
  • the first configuration is illustrated in FIG. 1: the apparatus is a hand-held apparatus and the first jaw 2 comprises a fluid reservoir 19 and a flow control means 6.
  • the apparatus comprises two main parts: the first part being a portable apparatus 100 comprising the two jaws 2, 3 and the second part being a remote base 1000 of the portable apparatus 100 comprising the flow control means 6 and a fluid reservoir 19, at least one fluid communication bead 214 being provided between the base 1000 and the portable apparatus 100.
  • the remote base 1000 may comprise a bent pipe at the outlet of the flow means. flow control 6 ensuring the communication fluid to the portable device 100.
  • This elbow can be in both device configurations.
  • the first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge type hinge 20 and the maximum angle (a) of opening of the two jaws is between 5 ° and 60 °, or even between 10 ° and 20 °, and preferably about 15 °.
  • the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 of hair treatment are flat complementary surfaces of a straightening apparatus (as illustrated) or curves of a curling or corrugated apparatus of an embossing apparatus.
  • a looping device is for example described in patent EP0619087 or EP21521 14 cited by way of example.
  • a looping apparatus relates to a device for treating and / or shaping the hair, preferably for manual use, comprising arranged from a main body, a gripping means, a winding body for the locks of hair , preferably free to rotate on the main body about its longitudinal axis and at least one clamp mobile for tightening the lock of hair on the body.
  • An embossing apparatus is a device provided with two jaws facing each other and each with a non-planar treatment surface, described for example in patent WO2008129172.
  • the treatment surfaces each consist of a heating plate, often anodized on the surface, for a finish suitable for a hair treatment.
  • the description of various embodiments will take the example of a smoothing device, and the heating plates will thus be referenced respectively 4 and 5.
  • the apparatus comprises in the first jaw 2 a row of dispensing orifices 7 "of steam on one side or the other of the plate 4, the dispensing orifices 7" being directed towards the inside of the apparatus between two jaws 2, 3 and intended to diffuse a amount of steam on a lock of hair caught between the jaws.
  • the apparatus could have imagined, in a variant not shown, at least one row of dispensing orifice in the middle of the plate 4 or between two independent plates.
  • the first jaw 2 comprises a metal block 40 on which the heating plate 4 is fixed.
  • the block 40 furthermore comprises a heating element presented in the form of a resistor. 8 PTC type, arranged in a cavity of the block 40.
  • the block 40 is preferably an aluminum foundry is the subject of a thermal conductor and form with the resistor 8 a set of heating means.
  • the heating means 8, 40 provides the necessary temperature of the heating plate 4 for shaping the hair and also the vaporization of the water coming from the reservoir 19.
  • the block 40 is brought into contact with an absorbent element 10 With water supplied from the reservoir 19. By thermal transmission, the amount of water contained in the absorbent element 10 is heated to a sufficiently high temperature to turn into vapor.
  • the absorbent element 10 is made of a porous material resistant to heat, for example of the PE / PET (polyethylene / polyethylene terephthalate), rock wool, aspheigne, hydrophilic cotton, alumina foam , silica, or felt.
  • PE / PET polyethylene / polyethylene terephthalate
  • rock wool rock wool
  • aspheigne hydrophilic cotton
  • alumina foam alumina foam
  • silica silica
  • felt a porous material resistant to heat
  • it is a PE / PET manufactured by the company POREX.
  • the porosity is between 10% and 90%, even 30% and 70% and is more particularly effective at 50%.
  • the absorbent element 10 having an elongated shape is intended to make longitudinal contact with the block 40 for better thermal transmission.
  • the block 40 preferably has an extension 41 forming with the remainder of the block 40 an "L" in cross-section, the absorbent element 10 being received in the hollow of the "L” to have at least two contact surfaces with the block 40.
  • the absorbent element 10 comprises at the center of its section an injection passage 1 1 in which is inserted a liquid inlet pipe 21 fed from the reservoir 19.
  • the inlet pipe 21 comprises liquid outlets 21 'through to to distribute the water throughout the absorbent element homogeneously.
  • the first jaw 2 comprises an open chamber 12 of metal as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the open chamber 12 has a opening having a width corresponding to the height of the extension 41 so that the open chamber 12 can cover substantially all of the extension 41 and form therewith a housing 17 for receiving the absorbent element 10.
  • the open chamber 12 comprises a vaporization surface 12 'on which the dispensing orifices 7 "are located, the open chamber 12 and the block 40 are fixedly connected and sealed in order to guarantee good thermal transmission as well as safe operation without leakage.
  • extension 41 is therefore to facilitate assembly with the open chamber 12 and to promote the heating of the water in the housing 17. It is also intended to integrate a second resistor 8 'dedicated to vaporization, such as as shown in Figure 5, to further increase the heating power and the steam flow.
  • FIG. 6 a second embodiment is proposed in FIG. 6, comprising a closed vaporization chamber 17 'having a row of distribution orifices 7' adjacent to the heating plate 4.
  • the heating means 8 ', 23 comprises a resistor 8 'dedicated to vaporization and a sealing means 23.
  • Said resistor 8' is arranged in said vaporization chamber 17 'for heating the absorbent element 10, the resistor 8' being separated from the absorbent element 10 by the sealing means 23.
  • Said sealing means 23 is a thermal conductor, it forms with the vaporization chamber 17 'said housing 17 in which the absorbent element 10 is located.
  • the liquid is fed into the inlet pipe 21 by a flow control means.
  • a flow control means it is a positive displacement pump, in particular a peristaltic pump 6 used for a liquid contained in a flexible tube which is driven by a pinch system pressing the tube inside the pump .
  • the peristaltic pump 6 is sealed and the only element in contact with the fluid is the flexible tube. The risks of leakage are thus limited, and the volume of liquid displaced is proportional to the speed of rotation of the pump.
  • This peristaltic pump 6 is particularly suitable for volumetric dosing, thanks to its flexibility of use and its high accuracy.
  • the pump provides a relatively continuous flow, and even relatively constant, of the order of 1 and 5 ml / min, or between 3 and 4 preferably equal to 3.5ml / min.
  • the steam flow rate is controlled in the range of 1 and 2 g / min according to the tests.
  • the pump 6 is operated by a motor preferentially DC (Discontinuous Current).
  • a pad fixed on a rotating wheel crushes a flexible rubber tube, thus creating a suction towards the inside of the pump 6.
  • the volume of liquid moves with the movement of the rotor.
  • the maintenance of this pump 6 is easy because it has a wear part mainly: the tube, easy to change.
  • the apparatus comprises detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or the passage in the closed position and the control unit is programmed to receive from the detection means 14, 18 a signal and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump 6.
  • the detection means 14, 18 may preferably be magnetic detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or passage in the closed position. They include a magnetic switch; preferentially a magnetic switch with a flexible blade 14 arranged in the first jaw 2, a magnet 18 arranged in the second jaw 3 so that the magnet 18 is active on the switch 14 in only one of the two positions.
  • a control unit or CPU 13 included in an electronic card is programmed to control, when passing in the closed position, the step or the actuation of a component, and to control, when passing into the open position, the stop of this component, or vice versa.
  • An electrical circuit comprises in series the ILS 14 or MR Sensor (magneto resistive sensor) which according to the position of the device sends the signal corresponding to the closing or opening to the CPU.
  • a soft blade switch (ILS or reed switch) is a switch that establishes or cuts an electrical connection based on the presence or absence of a magnetic field.
  • the contacts In the presence of a magnetic field, the contacts are magnetized by influence, and are attracted to each other. They get closer and touch each other, setting the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts spreads them, cutting off the current.
  • a Hall effect sensor could be chosen to control the steam according to the closing angle, and no longer in only two states (closing and opening).
  • the flow control means may also be a 6 'vent with adjustable opening 61', the opening 61 'being on the reservoir 19 and intended to put it in communication with the atmosphere. Two positions 0 and 1 are available to be able to adjust the size of the opening 61 'in order to vary the flow rate of the fluid transmitted in the absorbent element 10 by capillarity through wicks 24.
  • the apparatus is a portable apparatus, the liquid reservoir and the flow control means being included in the portable apparatus.
  • the hair treatment apparatus comprises a portable apparatus and a remote base, the liquid reservoir and the flow control means being included in said remote base.
  • a portable apparatus and a remote base, the liquid reservoir and the flow control means being included in said remote base.
  • the portable device is lighter and easier to handle.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for steam treating hair including a case comprising: a first and second jaw (2, 3) positioned across from each other, a first treatment surface (4) supported by the first jaw (2), a second treatment surface (5) supported by the second jaw (3), the jaws being connected so as to go from an open position to a closed position in which the surfaces (4, 5) pinch a lock of hair, a reservoir (19) for a liquid intended to be sprayed toward the hair, a longitudinal housing (17) receiving an absorbing element (10) intended to be moistened with the liquid supplied by the reservoir (19), the longitudinal housing (17) and/or the absorbing element (10) being in contact with at least one electrical heating means (8, 40, 8'), the housing (17) having one or more orifices (7") for dispensing steam toward a lock of hair. According to the invention, said absorbing elements (10) occupy substantially all of the volume defined by the longitudinal housing (17) and the absorbing element (10) is supplied with fluid by a flow adjusting means (6, 6') active between the reservoir (19) and the longitudinal housing (17).

Description

APPAREIL DE COIFFURE A LA VAPEUR HAUT DEBIT La présente invention concerne un appareil portatif qui effectue un traitement et/ou une mise en forme de la chevelure en utilisant des moyens de production de la vapeur associés éventuellement à un dispositif de mise en forme prévu pour démêler, coiffer ou retenir les cheveux en relation avec la vapeur. On connaît des appareils réalisant un traitement des cheveux à la vapeur , tels que par exemple décrit dans le document EP2449910 au nom de la demanderesse, où l'appareil comprend deux surfaces de traitement chauffantes, une chambre de vaporisation destinée à recevoir un liquide à vaporiser en direction d'une mèche de cheveux au travers des orifices de sortie de vapeur, et un réservoir dudit liquide destiné à alimenter la chambre de vaporisation par un moyen de réglage de débit du fluide. Ce dernier concerne notamment une pompe volumétrique, ou plus particulièrement, une pompe péristaltique permettant de pomper le liquide depuis le réservoir vers la chambre de vaporisation lors de l'ouverture ou la fermeture des pinces. L'appareil comprend une unité de commande et un moyen de détection pour un pompage automatique si on envisage d'adopter une pompe électrique. L'utilisation de la pompe permet d'un débit continu de la vaporisation. Cependant, le liquide est pompé vers la chambre de vaporisation de façon non homogène. De plus, en prenant contact directement avec les plaques chauffantes, le liquide peut être soumis à une caléfaction ce qui pourrait provoquer des crachements d'eau chaude non souhaités.  The present invention relates to a portable apparatus that performs a treatment and / or shaping of the hair using steam production means optionally associated with a shaping device designed to unravel , styling or holding the hair in relation to the steam. There are known devices performing a hair treatment with steam, such as for example described in EP2449910 in the name of the applicant, wherein the apparatus comprises two heating treatment surfaces, a vaporization chamber for receiving a liquid to vaporize in the direction of a lock of hair through the steam outlet orifices, and a reservoir of said liquid for supplying the vaporization chamber with fluid flow control means. The latter concerns in particular a positive displacement pump, or more particularly, a peristaltic pump for pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the vaporization chamber when opening or closing the clamps. The apparatus comprises a control unit and detection means for automatic pumping if it is envisaged to adopt an electric pump. The use of the pump allows a continuous flow of the vaporization. However, the liquid is pumped to the vaporization chamber in a non-homogeneous manner. In addition, by making direct contact with the hotplates, the liquid may be subjected to calefaction which could cause undesired hot spitting of water.
On connaît un autre document WO2004/002262 qui décrit un lisseur vapeur comprenant un réservoir d'eau intégré dans une mâchoire et un détenteur de liquide agencé à l'ouverture du réservoir et imbibé d'eau du réservoir par capillarité. Chauffée par un élément chauffant entre le détenteur de liquide et la surface de traitement, l'eau subit une vaporisation et la vapeur est évacuée par des ouvertures agencées au centre des surfaces de traitement. L'homogénéité de la vaporisation est améliorée grâce à la présence du détenteur de liquide. Néanmoins, le réservoir devra être rempli à la fin de chaque utilisation et ainsi l'appareil ne comprend pas de moyen de réglage de débit permettant de forcer et régler la capillarité afin d'optimiser la vaporisation. De plus, le détenteur de liquide étant fermé dans la mâchoire, il n'est pas possible de le remplacer ou le nettoyer en cas d'accumulation de calcaire. Another document WO2004 / 002262 is known which describes a steam straightener comprising a water reservoir integrated in a jaw and a liquid holder arranged at the opening of the reservoir and soaked with water from the reservoir by capillarity. Heated by a heating element between the liquid holder and the treatment surface, the water is vaporized and the vapor is evacuated through openings arranged in the center of the treatment surfaces. homogeneity Spraying is improved by the presence of the liquid holder. Nevertheless, the tank must be filled at the end of each use and thus the apparatus does not include flow control means for forcing and adjusting the capillarity to optimize the vaporization. In addition, the liquid holder being closed in the jaw, it is not possible to replace or clean it in case of accumulation of limestone.
Le but de la présente invention est de remédier au moins en partie à ces inconvénients et de proposer un appareil de traitement des cheveux pouvant fournir en continu un apport constant de vapeur qui soit apte à traiter en profondeur et de manière efficace la chevelure, tout en ayant une structure simplifiée et un fonctionnement sécuritaire. The object of the present invention is to remedy at least in part these disadvantages and to provide a hair treatment apparatus that can continuously provide a constant supply of steam that is capable of deeply and efficiently treating the hair, while having a simplified structure and safe operation.
Un autre but de l'invention est un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur qui soit fiable en fonctionnement, qui soit apte à éviter les phénomènes de condensation, tout en pouvant être réalisé de manière simple et économique. Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which is reliable in operation, which is able to avoid condensation phenomena, while being able to be achieved simply and economically.
Un autre but de l'invention est un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur qui ait un débit de vapeur contrôlé et optimisé. Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which has a controlled and optimized vapor flow rate.
Un autre but de l'invention est un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur qui fournit une répartition homogène de vapeur sans crachement d'eau chaude. Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which provides a homogeneous distribution of steam without the spitting of hot water.
Encore un autre but de l'invention est un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur facile à nettoyer et à entretenir. Yet another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment apparatus which is easy to clean and maintain.
Ces buts sont atteints avec un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur comportant un boîtier comprenant : These objects are achieved with a steam hair treatment apparatus comprising a housing comprising:
- une première et une deuxième mâchoire disposées en regard l'une de l'autre, une première surface de traitement portée par la première mâchoire, une deuxième surface de traitement portée par la deuxième mâchoire, les mâchoires étant reliées de sorte à passer d'une position ouverte à une position fermée où les surfaces pincent une mèche de cheveux, a first and a second jaw disposed opposite one another, a first treatment surface carried by the first jaw, a second treatment surface carried by the second jaw, jaws being connected to move from an open position to a closed position where the surfaces pinch a lock of hair,
- un réservoir d'un liquide destiné à être vaporisé en direction des cheveux, a reservoir of a liquid intended to be vaporized towards the hair,
- un logement longitudinal recevant un élément absorbant destiné à être imbibé du liquide alimenté du réservoir, le logement longitudinal et/ou l'élément absorbant étant en contact avec au moins un moyen de chauffage électrique, le logement longitudinal présentant un ou plusieurs orifices de distribution de la vapeur en direction d'une mèche de cheveux. Selon l'invention, ledit élément absorbant occupe substantiellement tout le volume défini par le logement longitudinal et l'élément absorbant est alimenté en fluide par un moyen de réglage de débit actif entre le réservoir et le logement longitudinal. a longitudinal housing receiving an absorbent element intended to be soaked with the liquid supplied from the reservoir, the longitudinal housing and / or the absorbent element being in contact with at least one electric heating means, the longitudinal housing having one or more distribution orifices; steam towards a lock of hair. According to the invention, said absorbent element occupies substantially all the volume defined by the longitudinal housing and the absorbent element is supplied with fluid by an active flow control means between the reservoir and the longitudinal housing.
On entend ici par « élément absorbant » tout matériau ayant une caractéristique d'absorption de liquide, des exemples du matériau envisageables étant donnés plus loin. Dans un appareil de coiffure à vapeur selon l'invention, le liquide concerne une quantité d'eau stockée dans un réservoir et imbibée par capillarité dans l'élément absorbant. L'eau est ensuite transformée en vapeur lorsque l'élément absorbant est chauffé par un moyen de chauffage. La géométrie de l'élément absorbant dans son logement longitudinal est étudiée pour en augmenter la surface de contact pour la chauffe, ce qui favorise la vaporisation. Le fait que l'eau est imbibée dans l'élément absorbant permet également d'éviter la présence de gouttelettes et des crachements d'eau chaude. L'utilisation d'un moyen de réglage de débit de fluide permet de forcer le transport du fluide et de contrôler la quantité de vapeur produite. The term "absorbent element" here means any material having a liquid absorption characteristic, examples of the material that can be envisaged being given below. In a steam styling apparatus according to the invention, the liquid relates to a quantity of water stored in a reservoir and wetted by capillarity in the absorbent element. The water is then transformed into steam when the absorbent element is heated by a heating means. The geometry of the absorbent element in its longitudinal housing is designed to increase the contact surface for heating, which promotes the vaporization. The fact that the water is soaked in the absorbent element also makes it possible to avoid the presence of droplets and the spitting of hot water. The use of a fluid flow control means makes it possible to force the transport of the fluid and to control the quantity of vapor produced.
Avantageusement, ledit logement comprend une ouverture permettant de remplacer ledit élément absorbant. L'ouverture peut être une paroi pivotante, un bouchon ou toute autre paroi imaginable par l'homme du métier. L'élément absorbant est destiné à être sorti du logement par un coulissement. Ceci permet d'évacuer le calcaire en remplaçant l'élément absorbant lorsque celui-ci est saturé en calcaire. Advantageously, said housing comprises an opening for replacing said absorbent element. The opening may be a pivot wall, a plug or any other wall imaginable by those skilled in the art. The absorbent element is intended to be released from the housing by sliding. This allows to evacuate the limestone by replacing the absorbent element when it is saturated with limestone.
Dans un premier mode de réalisation, le moyen de chauffage comprend un bloc métallique intégrant au moins une résistance et ladite première surface de traitement affleurant au boîtier. La chauffe de la surface de traitement et la vaporisation sont réalisées par une seule résistance, ce qui permet de fournir un appareil de structure simple et peu encombrant. In a first embodiment, the heating means comprises a block metal member incorporating at least one resistor and said first treatment surface flush with the housing. The heating of the treatment surface and the vaporization are carried out by a single resistor, which makes it possible to provide a simple and compact apparatus.
Dans une alternative de ce premier mode de réalisation, le moyen de chauffage comprend au moins une deuxième résistance. Une résistance dédiée à la vaporisation permet de chauffer plus fortement l'élément absorbant pour forcer la vaporisation et augmenter ainsi le débit de vapeur. In an alternative of this first embodiment, the heating means comprises at least one second resistor. A resistance dedicated to the vaporization makes it possible to heat the absorbent element more strongly in order to force the vaporization and thus increase the flow of vapor.
De surcroît, les parois dudit logement longitudinal sont constituées d'au moins partiellement le moyen de chauffage et une chambre ouverte longitudinale présentant lesdits orifices de distribution. L'élément absorbant et le moyen de chauffage étant en contact intime, la transmission thermique est optimisée pour favoriser la vaporisation. Le logement en deux pièces distinctes permet aussi d'alléger la pièce métallique et de simplifier la construction par rapport à la chambre de vaporisation traditionnelle, citée dans les arts antérieurs. In addition, the walls of said longitudinal housing consist of at least partially the heating means and a longitudinal open chamber having said dispensing orifices. The absorbent element and the heating means being in intimate contact, the heat transmission is optimized to promote vaporization. The housing in two separate parts also lighten the metal part and simplify the construction compared to the traditional vaporization chamber, cited in the prior arts.
Selon une structure particulière, le moyen de chauffage comprend un prolongement destiné à délimiter avec la chambre ouverte longitudinale le volume dudit logement longitudinal et à être en contact avec l'élément absorbant substantiellement sur la totalité de sa longueur. Ayant une partie prolongée, le moyen de chauffage présente une forme en « L » et reçoit l'élément absorbant dans le creux du « L », ce qui augmente la surface de contact ainsi que le débit de vapeur. Le prolongement permet également de loger une deuxième résistance de chauffe pour l'élément absorbant. According to a particular structure, the heating means comprises an extension intended to delimit with the longitudinal open chamber the volume of said longitudinal housing and to be in contact with the absorbent element substantially over its entire length. Having an extended portion, the heating means has an "L" shape and receives the absorbent element in the "L" hollow, which increases the contact area as well as the steam flow rate. The extension also makes it possible to house a second heating resistor for the absorbent element.
De préférence, le prolongement comprend des ailettes destinées à s'encastrer dans des contre-formes de l'élément absorbant. Une telle liaison entre le moyen de chauffage et l'élément absorbant permet de maximiser la surface de contact et d'augmenter le transfert thermique, et donc le débit de vapeur. Preferably, the extension comprises fins intended to be embedded in counterforms of the absorbent element. Such a connection between the heating means and the absorbent element makes it possible to maximize the contact surface and to increase the heat transfer, and therefore the steam flow rate.
Dans cette structure particulière, la deuxième résistance est agencée dans le prolongement. In this particular structure, the second resistor is arranged in the extension.
Dans un deuxième mode de réalisation, le moyen de chauffage comprend au moins une résistance agencée dans une chambre de vaporisation, ladite chambre de vaporisation présentant lesdits orifices de distribution et comprenant un moyen d'étanchéité formant avec la chambre de vaporisation ledit logement longitudinal. Cette structure permet une répartition homogène du liquide et donc de la vaporisation. Selon l'invention, le liquide est pompé depuis le réservoir vers un tuyau d'arrivée agencé dans un passage d'injection de l'élément absorbant, le tuyau d'arrivée comprenant des sorties de liquide. Ceci permet une injection de liquide homogène dans l'élément absorbant. Selon une première variante du réglage de débit, ledit moyen de réglage de débit est une pompe volumétrique. Par exemple, pompe à air ou pompe péristaltique, etc. In a second embodiment, the heating means comprises at least one resistor arranged in a vaporization chamber, said vaporization chamber having said dispensing orifices and comprising a sealing means forming said longitudinal housing with the vaporization chamber. This structure allows a homogeneous distribution of the liquid and therefore the vaporization. According to the invention, the liquid is pumped from the reservoir to an inlet pipe arranged in an injection passage of the absorbent element, the inlet pipe comprising liquid outlets. This allows an injection of homogeneous liquid into the absorbent element. According to a first variant of the flow control, said flow control means is a positive displacement pump. For example, air pump or peristaltic pump, etc.
Dans une alternative, le moyen de réglage de débit est une pompe électrique ou une pompe manuelle. In an alternative, the flow control means is an electric pump or a hand pump.
Avantageusement, le moyen de réglage de débit est actionné à la fermeture des mâchoires. Selon une deuxième variante du réglage de débit, le moyen de réglage de débit est un évent à ouverture réglable du réservoir de liquide, l'élément absorbant étant lié au réservoir par au moins une mèche dans laquelle circule le fluide. Cette structure permet de gagner en coût et en simplicité de fabrication. Avantageusement, l'élément absorbant peut être composé d'au moins un des matériaux suivants : PE/PET, laine de roche, aspheigne, coton hydrophile, mousse d'alumine, silice, feutre. Enfin, la porosité de l'élément absorbant est comprise entre 10% et 90%, voire entre 30% et 70%. La porosité est idéalement autour de 50% pour avoir une meilleure performance. Advantageously, the flow control means is actuated at the closure of the jaws. According to a second variant of the flow control, the flow control means is a vent with adjustable opening of the liquid reservoir, the absorbent element being connected to the reservoir by at least one wick in which the fluid circulates. This structure saves in cost and simplicity of manufacture. Advantageously, the absorbent element may be composed of at least one of the following materials: PE / PET, rockwool, aspheigne, hydrophilic cotton, alumina foam, silica, felt. Finally, the porosity of the absorbent element is between 10% and 90%, or even between 30% and 70%. The porosity is ideally around 50% to have a better performance.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'étude des modes de réalisation de l'invention, avec ses variantes, pris à titre nullement limitatif et illustrés dans les figures annexées dans lesquelles : The invention will be better understood from the study of the embodiments of the invention, with its variants, taken as non-limiting and illustrated in the accompanying figures in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un appareil portatif de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur selon une première configuration de l'invention, comportant un dispositif de mise en forme représenté en position ouverte ;  - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable steam hair treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the invention, comprising a shaping device shown in the open position;
- la figure 2 est une vue de coupe d'un mode de réalisation de l'appareil de la figure 1 , l'appareil étant en position fermée ;  - Figure 2 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the apparatus of Figure 1, the apparatus being in the closed position;
- la figure 3 est une vue éclatée de certains composants de l'appareil de la figure 2.  FIG. 3 is an exploded view of certain components of the apparatus of FIG. 2.
- la figure 4 est une vue de coupe partielle d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'appareil des figures 2 et 3 ;  - Figure 4 is a partial sectional view of a first embodiment of the apparatus of Figures 2 and 3;
- la figure 5 est une vue de coupe partielle d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'appareil de la figure 1 .  FIG. 5 is a partial sectional view of a second embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
- La figure 6 est une vue de coupe d'un troisième mode de réalisation de l'appareil de la figure 1 .  FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
- La figure 7 est une vue en perspective d'un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur selon une deuxième configuration de l'invention, comportant un dispositif de mise en forme représenté en position ouverte ainsi qu'une base déportée.  - Figure 7 is a perspective view of a steam hair treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the invention, comprising a shaping device shown in the open position and a remote base.
- La figure 8 est une vue en éclaté d'une variante de l'appareil de la figure 1 .  FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a variant of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
L'appareil portatif représenté en figures 1 et 7 comporte une première mâchoire 2 et une deuxième mâchoire 3 disposées en regard l'une de l'autre, une première surface de traitement 4 étant portée par la première mâchoire 2, une deuxième surface de traitement 5 étant portée par la deuxième mâchoire 3. Les mâchoires sont reliées par une charnière 20 de sorte à passer d'une position ouverte à une position fermée de sorte que les surfaces 4, 5 pincent une mèche de cheveux. L'appareil comprend des moyens de chauffage 8, 9 d'au moins une surface de traitement 4,5. Ces moyens de chauffage 8, 9 sont de préférence du type CTP. The portable apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 7 comprises a first jaw 2 and a second jaw 3 arranged opposite one another, a first treatment surface 4 being carried by the first jaw 2, a second treatment surface 5 being carried by the second jaw 3. The jaws are connected by a hinge 20 so as to pass from a position open to a closed position so that the surfaces 4, 5 pinch a lock of hair. The apparatus comprises heating means 8, 9 of at least one treatment surface 4,5. These heating means 8, 9 are preferably of the CTP type.
L'appareil peut prendre deux configurations : The device can take two configurations:
La première configuration est illustrée en figure 1 : l'appareil est un appareil à pièce manuelle et la première mâchoire 2 comprend un réservoir de fluide 19 et un moyen de réglage de débit 6.  The first configuration is illustrated in FIG. 1: the apparatus is a hand-held apparatus and the first jaw 2 comprises a fluid reservoir 19 and a flow control means 6.
La deuxième configuration est illustrée en figure 7 : l'appareil comprend deux parties principales : la première partie étant un appareil portatif 100 comprenant les deux mâchoires 2,3, et la deuxième partie étant une base déportée 1000 de l'appareil portatif 100 comprenant le moyen de réglage de débit 6 et un réservoir de fluide 19, au moins un cordon de communication de fluide 214 étant prévu entre la base 1000 et l'appareil portatif 100. La base déportée 1000 peut comprendre une canalisation coudée à la sortie du moyen de réglage de débit 6 assurant la mise en communication de fluide vers l'appareil portatif 100. Ce coude peut se présenter dans les 2 configurations d'appareil. Dans les deux configurations, la première mâchoire 2 et la deuxième mâchoire 3 sont reliées par une articulation de type charnière 20 et l'angle maximum (a) d'ouverture des deux mâchoires est compris entre 5° et 60°, voire entre 10° et 20°, et préférentiellement environ égal à 15°. La première surface 4 et la deuxième surface 5 de traitement des cheveux sont des surfaces complémentaires plates d'un appareil à lisser (comme illustrées) ou courbes d'un appareil à boucler ou ondulées d'un appareil à gaufrer. Un appareil à boucler est par exemple décrit dans le brevet EP0619087 ou encore EP21521 14 cités à titre d'exemple. Un appareil à boucler concerne un appareil de traitement et/ou de mise en forme des cheveux, de préférence à usage manuel, comportant agencé à partir d'un corps principal, un moyen de préhension, un corps d'enroulement pour les mèches de cheveux, monté de préférence libre en rotation sur le corps principal autour de son axe longitudinal et au moins une pince mobile pour le serrage de la mèche de cheveux sur le corps. Un appareil à gaufrer est un appareil muni de deux mâchoires en regard l'une de l'autre et avec chacune une surface de traitement non plane, décrit par exemple dans le brevet WO2008129172. Dans l'exemple d'un appareil à lisser, les surfaces de traitement sont constituées chacune d'une plaque chauffante, souvent anodisée à la surface, pour une finition adapte à un traitement des cheveux. La description de différents modes de réalisation prendra l'exemple d'un appareil à lisser, et les plaques chauffantes seront ainsi référencées respectivement 4 et 5. Comme illustré aux figures 2 à 6, l'appareil comprend dans la première mâchoire 2 une rangée d'orifices de distribution 7" de la vapeur sur l'un coté ou l'autre de la plaque 4, les orifices de distribution 7" étant dirigés vers l'intérieur de l'appareil entre deux mâchoires 2, 3 et destinés à diffuser une quantité de vapeur sur une mèche de cheveux prise entre les mâchoires. On aurait pu imaginer, dans une variante non illustrée, au moins une rangée d'orifice de distribution au milieu de la plaque 4 ou encore entre deux plaques indépendantes. The second configuration is illustrated in FIG. 7: the apparatus comprises two main parts: the first part being a portable apparatus 100 comprising the two jaws 2, 3 and the second part being a remote base 1000 of the portable apparatus 100 comprising the flow control means 6 and a fluid reservoir 19, at least one fluid communication bead 214 being provided between the base 1000 and the portable apparatus 100. The remote base 1000 may comprise a bent pipe at the outlet of the flow means. flow control 6 ensuring the communication fluid to the portable device 100. This elbow can be in both device configurations. In both configurations, the first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge type hinge 20 and the maximum angle (a) of opening of the two jaws is between 5 ° and 60 °, or even between 10 ° and 20 °, and preferably about 15 °. The first surface 4 and the second surface 5 of hair treatment are flat complementary surfaces of a straightening apparatus (as illustrated) or curves of a curling or corrugated apparatus of an embossing apparatus. A looping device is for example described in patent EP0619087 or EP21521 14 cited by way of example. A looping apparatus relates to a device for treating and / or shaping the hair, preferably for manual use, comprising arranged from a main body, a gripping means, a winding body for the locks of hair , preferably free to rotate on the main body about its longitudinal axis and at least one clamp mobile for tightening the lock of hair on the body. An embossing apparatus is a device provided with two jaws facing each other and each with a non-planar treatment surface, described for example in patent WO2008129172. In the example of a smoothing device, the treatment surfaces each consist of a heating plate, often anodized on the surface, for a finish suitable for a hair treatment. The description of various embodiments will take the example of a smoothing device, and the heating plates will thus be referenced respectively 4 and 5. As shown in Figures 2 to 6, the apparatus comprises in the first jaw 2 a row of dispensing orifices 7 "of steam on one side or the other of the plate 4, the dispensing orifices 7" being directed towards the inside of the apparatus between two jaws 2, 3 and intended to diffuse a amount of steam on a lock of hair caught between the jaws. One could have imagined, in a variant not shown, at least one row of dispensing orifice in the middle of the plate 4 or between two independent plates.
Dans un premier mode de réalisation, tel que visible aux figures 2 - 5, la première mâchoire 2 comprend un bloc 40 métallique sur lequel est fixée la plaque chauffante 4. Le bloc 40 comprend en outre un élément chauffant présenté sous forme d'une résistance 8 du type CTP, agencé dans une cavité du bloc 40. Le bloc 40 étant de préférence une fonderie en aluminium fait l'objet d'un conducteur thermique et forme avec la résistance 8 un ensemble de moyen de chauffage. Le moyen de chauffage 8, 40 assure la température nécessaire de la plaque chauffante 4 pour la mise en forme des cheveux et aussi la vaporisation de l'eau venant du réservoir 19. Pour cela, le bloc 40 est mis en contact avec un élément absorbant 10 imbibé d'eau alimentée du réservoir 19. Par transmission thermique, la quantité d'eau contenue dans l'élément absorbant 10 est chauffée à une température suffisamment importante pour se transformer en vapeur. In a first embodiment, as visible in FIGS. 2 to 5, the first jaw 2 comprises a metal block 40 on which the heating plate 4 is fixed. The block 40 furthermore comprises a heating element presented in the form of a resistor. 8 PTC type, arranged in a cavity of the block 40. The block 40 is preferably an aluminum foundry is the subject of a thermal conductor and form with the resistor 8 a set of heating means. The heating means 8, 40 provides the necessary temperature of the heating plate 4 for shaping the hair and also the vaporization of the water coming from the reservoir 19. For this, the block 40 is brought into contact with an absorbent element 10 With water supplied from the reservoir 19. By thermal transmission, the amount of water contained in the absorbent element 10 is heated to a sufficiently high temperature to turn into vapor.
Pour cet effet, l'élément absorbant 10 est fait d'un matériau poreux résistant à la chaleur, par exemple du type PE/PET(Polyéthylène/Polyéthy!ène téréphtalate), laine de roche, aspheigne, coton hydrophile, mousse d'alumine, silice, ou encore feutre. De préférence, il s'agit d'un PE/PET fabriqué par la société POREX. La porosité est comprise entre 10% et 90%, voire 30% et 70% et est plus particulièrement efficace à 50%. Toujours à la figure 3, l'élément absorbant 10 ayant une forme allongée est destiné à prendre contact longitudinalement avec le bloc 40 pour une meilleure transmission thermique. Dans le but d'augmenter encore la surface de contact entre l'élément absorbant et le moyen de chauffage 8, 40, le bloc 40 présente préférablement un prolongement 41 formant avec le reste du bloc 40 un « L » en coupe transversale, l'élément absorbant 10 étant reçu dans le creux du « L » pour avoir au moins deux surfaces de contact avec le bloc 40. Dans une variante améliorée, on peut également concevoir des ailettes 42 sur ledit prolongement 41 et des contre-formes 42' de ces ailettes 42 sur l'élément absorbant 10 pour que celles-ci soient parfaitement encastrées les unes dans les autres et que le contact des deux parties 10, 40 soit maximisé. L'élément absorbant 10 comprend au centre de sa section un passage d'injection 1 1 dans lequel est inséré un tuyau d'arrivée 21 de liquide alimenté du réservoir 19. Le tuyau d'arrivée 21 comprend des sorties de liquide 21 ' traversantes afin de distribuer l'eau dans l'ensemble de l'élément absorbant de manière homogène. For this purpose, the absorbent element 10 is made of a porous material resistant to heat, for example of the PE / PET (polyethylene / polyethylene terephthalate), rock wool, aspheigne, hydrophilic cotton, alumina foam , silica, or felt. Preferably, it is a PE / PET manufactured by the company POREX. The porosity is between 10% and 90%, even 30% and 70% and is more particularly effective at 50%. Still in FIG. 3, the absorbent element 10 having an elongated shape is intended to make longitudinal contact with the block 40 for better thermal transmission. In order to further increase the contact area between the absorbent element and the heating means 8, 40, the block 40 preferably has an extension 41 forming with the remainder of the block 40 an "L" in cross-section, the absorbent element 10 being received in the hollow of the "L" to have at least two contact surfaces with the block 40. In an improved variant, it is also possible to design fins 42 on said extension 41 and counterforms 42 'of these fins 42 on the absorbent member 10 so that they are perfectly recessed into each other and that the contact of the two parts 10, 40 is maximized. The absorbent element 10 comprises at the center of its section an injection passage 1 1 in which is inserted a liquid inlet pipe 21 fed from the reservoir 19. The inlet pipe 21 comprises liquid outlets 21 'through to to distribute the water throughout the absorbent element homogeneously.
Maintenant nous allons expliquer l'agencement de l'élément absorbant dans l'appareil 100. Dans un premier mode de réalisation, la première mâchoire 2 comprend une chambre ouverte 12 en métal comme illustré en figures 4 et 5. La chambre ouverte 12 présente une ouverture ayant une largeur correspondant à la hauteur du prolongement 41 de manière à ce que la chambre ouverte 12 puisse venir couvrir substantiellement la totalité du prolongement 41 et former avec celui- ci un logement 17 destiné à recevoir l'élément absorbant 10. La chambre ouverte 12 comprend une surface de vaporisation 12' sur laquelle se trouvent les orifices de distribution 7". La chambre ouverte 12 et le bloc 40 sont reliés de façon fixe et étanche afin de garantir une bonne transmission thermique ainsi que la sûreté de fonctionnement sans fuite d'eau. Cependant, on peut tout à fait rendre la chambre ouverte 12 démontable du bloc 40 avec des moyens de fixation réversible et étanche pour se donner la possibilité de changer l'élément absorbant en cas d'usure ou saturation de calcaire. Now we will explain the arrangement of the absorbent element in the apparatus 100. In a first embodiment, the first jaw 2 comprises an open chamber 12 of metal as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5. The open chamber 12 has a opening having a width corresponding to the height of the extension 41 so that the open chamber 12 can cover substantially all of the extension 41 and form therewith a housing 17 for receiving the absorbent element 10. The open chamber 12 comprises a vaporization surface 12 'on which the dispensing orifices 7 "are located, the open chamber 12 and the block 40 are fixedly connected and sealed in order to guarantee good thermal transmission as well as safe operation without leakage. However, it is quite possible to make the open chamber 12 removable from the block 40 with reversible and waterproof fixing means to give itself. the possibility of changing the absorbent element in case wear or saturation of limestone.
L'avantage du prolongement 41 est donc de faciliter le montage avec la chambre ouverte 12 et de favoriser le chauffage de l'eau dans le logement 17. Il a également pour but d'intégrer une deuxième résistance 8' dédiée à la vaporisation, telle que visible à la figure 5, pour encore augmenter la puissance du chauffage et le débit de vapeur. The advantage of the extension 41 is therefore to facilitate assembly with the open chamber 12 and to promote the heating of the water in the housing 17. It is also intended to integrate a second resistor 8 'dedicated to vaporization, such as as shown in Figure 5, to further increase the heating power and the steam flow.
Pour atteindre l'objectif de l'invention, on peut également utiliser comme élément de base un lisseur vapeur déjà connu, sans chambre ouverte. De ce fait, un deuxième mode de réalisation est proposé en Figure 6, comprenant une chambre de vaporisation 17' fermée présentant une rangée d'orifices de distribution 7" adjacente à la plaque chauffante 4. Le moyen de chauffage 8', 23 comprend une résistance 8' dédiée à la vaporisation et un moyen d'étanchéité 23. Ladite résistance 8' est agencée dans ladite chambre de vaporisation 17' destinée à chauffer l'élément absorbant 10, la résistance 8' étant séparée de l'élément absorbant 10 par le moyen d'étanchéité 23. Ledit moyen d'étanchéité 23 est un conducteur thermique, il forme avec la chambre de vaporisation 17' ledit logement 17 dans lequel se situe l'élément absorbant 10. To achieve the object of the invention, it is also possible to use as base element a steam straightener already known, without an open chamber. Therefore, a second embodiment is proposed in FIG. 6, comprising a closed vaporization chamber 17 'having a row of distribution orifices 7' adjacent to the heating plate 4. The heating means 8 ', 23 comprises a resistor 8 'dedicated to vaporization and a sealing means 23. Said resistor 8' is arranged in said vaporization chamber 17 'for heating the absorbent element 10, the resistor 8' being separated from the absorbent element 10 by the sealing means 23. Said sealing means 23 is a thermal conductor, it forms with the vaporization chamber 17 'said housing 17 in which the absorbent element 10 is located.
Conformément à l'invention, le liquide est alimenté dans le tuyau d'arrivée 21 par un moyen de réglage de débit. Selon une variante du moyen de réglage, il s'agit d'une pompe volumétrique, notamment une pompe péristaltique 6 utilisée pour un liquide contenu dans un tube flexible qui est entraîné par un système de pincement pressant le tube à l'intérieur de la pompe. La pompe péristaltique 6 est étanche et le seul élément en contact avec le fluide est le tube flexible. Les risques de fuite sont ainsi limités, et le volume de liquide déplacé est proportionnel à la vitesse de rotation de la pompe. Cette pompe péristaltique 6 est particulièrement adaptée au dosage volumétrique, grâce à sa souplesse d'utilisation et sa grande précision. Ainsi la pompe assure un débit relativement continu, et même relativement constant, de l'ordre de 1 et 5 ml/min, voire entre 3 et 4 préférentiellement égal 3,5ml/min. De fait, le débit de vapeur est contrôlé dans un intervalle de 1 et 2 g/min d'après les tests. La pompe 6 est actionnée par un moteur préférentiellement DC(Courant Discontinu). Un patin fixé sur une roue tournant vient écraser un tube en gomme souple, créant ainsi une aspiration vers l'intérieur de la pompe 6. Le volume de liquide se déplace avec le mouvement du rotor. La maintenance de cette pompe 6 est facile car elle présente une pièce d'usure principalement: le tube, facile à changer. According to the invention, the liquid is fed into the inlet pipe 21 by a flow control means. According to a variant of the adjustment means, it is a positive displacement pump, in particular a peristaltic pump 6 used for a liquid contained in a flexible tube which is driven by a pinch system pressing the tube inside the pump . The peristaltic pump 6 is sealed and the only element in contact with the fluid is the flexible tube. The risks of leakage are thus limited, and the volume of liquid displaced is proportional to the speed of rotation of the pump. This peristaltic pump 6 is particularly suitable for volumetric dosing, thanks to its flexibility of use and its high accuracy. Thus the pump provides a relatively continuous flow, and even relatively constant, of the order of 1 and 5 ml / min, or between 3 and 4 preferably equal to 3.5ml / min. In fact, the steam flow rate is controlled in the range of 1 and 2 g / min according to the tests. The pump 6 is operated by a motor preferentially DC (Discontinuous Current). A pad fixed on a rotating wheel crushes a flexible rubber tube, thus creating a suction towards the inside of the pump 6. The volume of liquid moves with the movement of the rotor. The maintenance of this pump 6 is easy because it has a wear part mainly: the tube, easy to change.
On peut bien sur imaginer une pompe à air, électrique ou manuelle. La pompe est idéalement capable d'être commandée par l'ouverture/la fermeture des mâchoires au moyen d'un dispositif de détection. De ce fait, l'appareil comporte des moyens de détection 14, 18 du passage en position d'ouverture et/ou du passage en position de fermeture et l'unité de contrôle est programmée pour recevoir depuis les moyens de détection 14, 18 un signal et pour commander, en réponse au signal, au moins la pompe péristaltique 6. One can of course imagine an air pump, electric or manual. The pump is ideally capable of being controlled by the opening / closing of the jaws by means of a detection device. Therefore, the apparatus comprises detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or the passage in the closed position and the control unit is programmed to receive from the detection means 14, 18 a signal and to control, in response to the signal, at least the peristaltic pump 6.
Les moyens de détection 14,18 peuvent être préférentiellement des moyens magnétiques de détection 14, 18 du passage en position d'ouverture et/ou passage en position de fermeture. Ils comprennent un interrupteur magnétique ; préférentiellement un interrupteur magnétique à lame souple 14 agencé dans la première mâchoire 2, un aimant 18 agencé dans la deuxième mâchoire 3 de sorte que l'aimant 18 soit actif sur l'interrupteur 14 dans une seule des deux positions. Une unité de contrôle ou CPU 13 comprise dans une carte électronique est programmée pour commander, au passage en position de fermeture, la marche ou l'actionnement d'un composant, et pour commander, au passage en position d'ouverture, l'arrêt de ce composant, ou bien inversement. Un circuit électrique comporte en série l'ILS 14 ou MR Sensor (un capteur magnéto résistif) qui selon la position de l'appareil, envoie le signal correspondant à la fermeture ou l'ouverture à la CPU. Un Interrupteur Lame Souple (ILS ou interrupteur « reed ») est un interrupteur qui établit ou coupe une connexion électrique en fonction de la présence ou non d'un champ magnétique. En présence d'un champ magnétique, les contacts s'aimantent par influence, et sont attirés l'un par l'autre. Ils se rapprochent et se touchent, établissant le courant. Lorsque le champ magnétique cesse, l'aimantation cesse aussi, et l'élasticité des contacts les écarte, coupant le courant. Alternativement à un interrupteur magnétique un capteur à effet Hall pourrait être choisi pour piloter la vapeur selon l'angle de fermeture, et non plus selon deux états seulement (fermeture et ouverture). The detection means 14, 18 may preferably be magnetic detection means 14, 18 of the passage in the open position and / or passage in the closed position. They include a magnetic switch; preferentially a magnetic switch with a flexible blade 14 arranged in the first jaw 2, a magnet 18 arranged in the second jaw 3 so that the magnet 18 is active on the switch 14 in only one of the two positions. A control unit or CPU 13 included in an electronic card is programmed to control, when passing in the closed position, the step or the actuation of a component, and to control, when passing into the open position, the stop of this component, or vice versa. An electrical circuit comprises in series the ILS 14 or MR Sensor (magneto resistive sensor) which according to the position of the device sends the signal corresponding to the closing or opening to the CPU. A soft blade switch (ILS or reed switch) is a switch that establishes or cuts an electrical connection based on the presence or absence of a magnetic field. In the presence of a magnetic field, the contacts are magnetized by influence, and are attracted to each other. They get closer and touch each other, setting the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts spreads them, cutting off the current. Alternatively to a magnetic switch a Hall effect sensor could be chosen to control the steam according to the closing angle, and no longer in only two states (closing and opening).
Le moyen de réglage de débit peut aussi être un évent 6' à ouverture 61 ' réglable, l'ouverture 61 ' étant sur le réservoir 19 et destinée à mettre celui-ci en communication avec l'atmosphère. Deux position 0 et 1 sont disponibles pour pouvoir régler la taille de l'ouverture 61 ' afin de faire varier le débit du fluide transmis dans l'élément absorbant 10 par capillarité au travers de mèches 24. The flow control means may also be a 6 'vent with adjustable opening 61', the opening 61 'being on the reservoir 19 and intended to put it in communication with the atmosphere. Two positions 0 and 1 are available to be able to adjust the size of the opening 61 'in order to vary the flow rate of the fluid transmitted in the absorbent element 10 by capillarity through wicks 24.
Selon une configuration de l'appareil de traitement des cheveux, celui-ci est un appareil portatif, le réservoir de liquide et le moyen de réglage de débit étant compris dans l'appareil portatif. According to a configuration of the hair treatment apparatus, the apparatus is a portable apparatus, the liquid reservoir and the flow control means being included in the portable apparatus.
Selon une autre configuration de l'appareil de traitement des cheveux, celui-ci comprend un appareil portatif et une base déportée, le réservoir de liquide et le moyen de réglage de débit étant compris dans ladite base déportée. Ceci permet d'avoir une quantité d'eau plus importante à disposition et d'éviter des remplissages du réservoir par déplacement de l'appareil. L'appareil portatif est plus léger et facile à manipuler. Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention. According to another configuration of the hair treatment apparatus, it comprises a portable apparatus and a remote base, the liquid reservoir and the flow control means being included in said remote base. This makes it possible to have a larger quantity of water available and to avoid refilling the tank by moving the apparatus. The portable device is lighter and easier to handle. Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given by way of example. Modifications are possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

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Appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur comportant un boîtier comprenant : A steam hair treatment apparatus comprising a housing comprising:
- une première et une deuxième mâchoire (2, 3) disposées en regard l'une de l'autre, une première surface de traitement (4) portée par la première mâchoire (2), une deuxième surface de traitement (5) portée par la deuxième mâchoire (3), les mâchoires étant reliées de sorte à passer d'une position ouverte à une position fermée où les surfaces (4,5) pincent une mèche de cheveux,  a first and a second jaw (2, 3) disposed opposite one another, a first treatment surface (4) carried by the first jaw (2), a second treatment surface (5) carried by the second jaw (3), the jaws being connected to move from an open position to a closed position where the surfaces (4,5) pinch a lock of hair,
- un réservoir (19) d'un liquide destiné à être vaporisé en direction des cheveux,  a reservoir (19) of a liquid intended to be vaporized towards the hair,
- un logement (17) longitudinal recevant un élément absorbant (10) destiné à être imbibé du liquide alimenté du réservoir (19), le logement (17) longitudinal et/ou l'élément absorbant (10) étant en contact avec au moins un moyen de chauffage (8, 40, 8', 23) électrique, le logement (17) longitudinal présentant un ou plusieurs orifices de distribution (7") de la vapeur en direction d'une mèche de cheveux,  a longitudinal housing (17) receiving an absorbent element (10) intended to be soaked with the liquid supplied from the reservoir (19), the longitudinal housing (17) and / or the absorbent element (10) being in contact with at least one electric heating means (8, 40, 8 ', 23), the longitudinal housing (17) having one or more dispensing openings (7 ") of the steam towards a lock of hair,
ledit élément absorbant (10) occupant substantiellement tout le volume défini par le logement (17) longitudinal et l'élément absorbant (10) étant alimenté en fluide par un moyen de réglage de débit (6, 6') actif entre le réservoir (19) et le logement (17) longitudinal. said absorbent member (10) occupying substantially the entire volume defined by the longitudinal housing (17) and the absorbent member (10) being supplied with fluid by a flow control means (6, 6 ') active between the reservoir (19). ) and the longitudinal housing (17).
caractérisé en ce que les parois dudit logement (17) longitudinal sont constituées d'au moins partiellement le moyen de chauffage (40) et une chambre ouverte (12) longitudinale présentant lesdits orifices de distribution (7"). characterized in that the walls of said longitudinal housing (17) consist at least partially of the heating means (40) and an open chamber (12) having said longitudinal distribution holes (7 ").
Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ledit logement (17) comprend une ouverture permettant de remplacer ledit élément absorbant (10). Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2 , caractérisé en ce que le moyen de chauffage (8, 40, 8', 9, 23) comprend un bloc (40) métallique intégrant au moins une résistance (8) et ladite première surface de traitement (4) affleurant au boîtier. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said housing (17) comprises an opening for replacing said absorbent element (10). Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the heating means (8, 40, 8 ', 9, 23) comprises a metal block (40) incorporating at least one resistor (8) and said first treatment surface ( 4) flush with the housing.
Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de chauffage (8, 40, 8', 9, 23) comprend au moins une deuxième résistance (8'). Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the heating means (8, 40, 8 ', 9, 23) comprises at least a second resistor (8').
Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de chauffage (40) comprend un prolongement (41 ) destiné à délimiter avec la chambre ouverte (12) longitudinale le volume dudit logement (17) longitudinal et à être en contact avec l'élément absorbant (10) substantiellement sur la totalité de sa longueur. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the heating means (40) comprises an extension (41) intended to delimit with the open chamber (12) the longitudinal volume of said housing (17) longitudinal and to be in contact with the absorbent element (10) substantially over its entire length.
Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le prolongement (41 ) comprend des ailettes (42) destinées à s'encastrer dans des contre-formes (42') de l'élément absorbant (10). Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the extension (41) comprises fins (42) intended to be embedded in against-forms (42 ') of the absorbent element (10).
Appareil selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que la deuxième résistance (8') est agencée dans le prolongement (41 ). Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the second resistor (8 ') is arranged in the extension (41).
Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de chauffage (8, 8', 40) comprend au moins une résistance (8') agencée dans une chambre de vaporisation (17') , ladite chambre de vaporisation (17') présentant lesdits orifices de distribution (7") et comprenant un moyen d'étanchéité (23) formant avec la chambre de vaporisation (17') ledit logement (17) longitudinal. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the heating means (8, 8 ', 40) comprises at least one resistor (8') arranged in a vaporization chamber (17 '), said vaporization chamber (17') ') having said dispensing orifices (7 ") and comprising sealing means (23) forming with said vaporization chamber (17') said longitudinal housing (17).
Appareil selon une des revendications précédente, caractérisé en ce que le liquide est pompé depuis le réservoir (19) vers un tuyau d'arrivée (21 ) agencé dans un passage d'injection (1 1 ) de l'élément absorbant (10), le tuyau d'arrivée (21 ) comprenant des sorties de liquide (21 '). Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the liquid is pumped from the reservoir (19) to an inlet pipe (21) arranged in an injection passage (1 1) of the absorbent element (10), the inlet pipe (21) comprising liquid outlets (21 ').
10. Appareil selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit moyen de réglage de débit est une pompe volumétrique (6). 10. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said flow control means is a positive displacement pump (6).
1 1 . Appareil selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de réglage de débit (6) est une pompe électrique ou une pompe manuelle. 1 1. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the flow control means (6) is an electric pump or a hand pump.
12. Appareil selon la revendication 10 ou 1 1 , caractérisé en ce que le moyen de réglage de débit (6) est actionné à la fermeture des mâchoires (2, 3). 12. Apparatus according to claim 10 or 1 1, characterized in that the flow control means (6) is actuated to the closure of the jaws (2, 3).
13. Appareil selon une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de réglage de débit est un évent (6') à ouverture réglable du réservoir (19) de liquide, l'élément absorbant (10) étant lié au réservoir (19) par au moins une mèche (24) dans laquelle circule le fluide. 13. Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the flow control means is a vent (6 ') with adjustable opening of the reservoir (19) of liquid, the absorbent element (10) being connected to the reservoir (19) by at least one wick (24) in which the fluid flows.
14. Appareil selon une des revendication précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément absorbant (10) peut être composé d'au moins un des matériaux suivants : PE/PET, laine de roche, aspheigne, coton hydrophile, mousse d'alumine, silice, feutre. 14. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the absorbent element (10) may be composed of at least one of the following materials: PE / PET, rockwool, aspheigne, cotton hydrophilic, alumina foam, silica, felt.
15. Appareil selon une des revendication précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la porosité de l'élément absorbant (10) est comprise entre 10% et 90%, voire entre 30% et 70%. 15. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the porosity of the absorbent element (10) is between 10% and 90%, or even between 30% and 70%.
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