EP2934223B1 - High flow steam hair styling apparatus - Google Patents

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EP2934223B1
EP2934223B1 EP13820825.1A EP13820825A EP2934223B1 EP 2934223 B1 EP2934223 B1 EP 2934223B1 EP 13820825 A EP13820825 A EP 13820825A EP 2934223 B1 EP2934223 B1 EP 2934223B1
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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
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    • 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 device which performs treatment and / or shaping of the hair using steam production means possibly associated with a shaping device designed to untangle, style or retain the hair in relation with steam.
  • Apparatuses performing a treatment of the hair with steam are known, such as for example described in the document.
  • EP2449910 in the name of the applicant, where the device comprises two heating treatment surfaces, a vaporization chamber intended to receive a liquid to be vaporized in the direction of a lock of hair through the vapor outlet orifices, and a reservoir of said liquid intended to supply the vaporization chamber by a means for adjusting the flow rate of the fluid.
  • the latter relates in particular to a positive displacement pump, or more particularly, a peristaltic pump making it possible to pump the liquid from the reservoir to the vaporization chamber during the opening or closing of the clamps.
  • the apparatus comprises a control unit and a detection means for automatic pumping if it is envisaged to adopt an electric pump.
  • the pump allows a continuous flow of spray.
  • the liquid is pumped to the vaporization chamber in a non-homogeneous manner.
  • the liquid may be subjected to heat build-up which could cause unwanted spitting of hot water.
  • WO2004 / 002262 which describes a steam straightener comprising a water tank integrated in a jaw and a liquid holder arranged at the opening of the tank and soaked in water from the tank by capillary action. Heated by a heating element between the liquid holder and the treatment surface, the water undergoes vaporization and the vapor is evacuated through openings arranged in the center of the treatment surfaces. Homogeneity vaporization is improved thanks to the presence of the liquid holder.
  • the tank must be filled at the end of each use and thus the device does not include a flow adjustment means allowing to force and adjust the capillarity in order to optimize the vaporization.
  • the liquid holder being closed in the jaw, it is not possible to replace or clean it in the event of lime build-up.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks at least in part and to propose a hair treatment device which can continuously supply a constant supply of steam which is capable of treating the hair deeply and effectively, while having a simplified structure and safe operation.
  • Another object of the invention is a steam hair treatment device which is reliable in operation, which is capable of avoiding the phenomena of condensation, while being able to be produced in a simple and economical manner.
  • 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 spitting hot water.
  • Yet another object of the invention is an apparatus for treating hair with steam which is easy to clean and maintain.
  • the term “absorbent element” is understood here to mean any material having a liquid absorption characteristic, examples of the material that can be envisaged are given below.
  • the liquid relates to an amount of water stored in a reservoir and soaked by capillary action in the absorbent element. The water is then transformed into vapor when the absorbent element is heated by a heating means.
  • the geometry of the absorbent element in its longitudinal housing is studied to increase the contact surface for heating, which promotes vaporization.
  • the fact that the water is soaked in the absorbent element also makes it possible to avoid the presence of droplets and spitting of hot water.
  • the use of a means for adjusting the flow of fluid makes it possible to force the transport of the fluid and to control the quantity of vapor produced.
  • said housing includes an opening making it possible to replace said absorbent element.
  • the opening can be a pivoting wall, a plug or any other wall imaginable by a person skilled in the art.
  • the absorbent element is intended to be removed from the housing by sliding. This allows lime to be removed by replacing the absorbent element when it is saturated with lime.
  • the heating means comprises a block metallic integrating 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 device of simple structure and compact.
  • the heating means comprises at least one second resistor.
  • a resistance dedicated to vaporization makes it possible to heat more strongly the absorbent element to force the vaporization and thus increase the flow of vapor.
  • the walls of said longitudinal housing consist at least partially of the heating means and a longitudinal open chamber having said distribution orifices.
  • the absorbent element and the heating means being in intimate contact, the thermal transmission is optimized to favor vaporization.
  • the housing in two separate parts also makes it possible to lighten the metal part and to 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 hollow of the “L”, which increases the contact surface as well as the vapor 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 the counter-forms of the absorbent element.
  • the heating means makes it possible to maximize the contact surface and to increase the heat transfer, and therefore the vapor flow rate.
  • the second resistance is arranged in the extension.
  • the heating means comprises at least one resistor arranged in a vaporization chamber, said vaporization chamber having said distribution orifices and comprising a sealing means forming with the vaporization chamber said longitudinal housing.
  • 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 adjustment means is a positive displacement pump.
  • a positive displacement pump for example, air pump or peristaltic pump, etc.
  • the flow control means is an electric pump or a manual pump.
  • the flow adjustment means is actuated when the jaws are closed.
  • the flow adjustment means is a vent with adjustable opening of the liquid reservoir, the absorbent element being linked to the reservoir by at least one wick in which the fluid circulates.
  • the absorbent element can be composed of at least one of the following materials: PE / PET, rock wool, asphegnum, 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% for better performance.
  • the portable device shown in figures 1 and 7 comprises a first jaw 2 and a second jaw 3 disposed 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 one 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 PTC type.
  • the first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge-type joint 20 and the maximum opening angle ( ⁇ ) of the two jaws is between 5 ° and 60 °, or even between 10 ° and 20 °, and preferably approximately equal to 15 °.
  • the first surface 4 and the second surface 5 of hair treatment are complementary flat surfaces of a straightening appliance (as illustrated) or curves of a curling appliance or wavy of an embossing appliance.
  • a looping device is for example described in the patent EP0619087 or EP2152114 cited as an example.
  • a curling device relates to a hair treatment and / or shaping device, preferably for manual use, comprising arranged from a main body, a gripping means, a winding body for the locks of hair. , preferably mounted free to rotate on the main body around its longitudinal axis and at least one clamp mobile for clamping the lock of hair on the body.
  • An embossing device is a device provided with two jaws facing each other and each with a non-planar treatment surface, described for example in the patent. WO2008129172 .
  • the treatment surfaces each consist of a heating plate, often anodized on the surface, for a finish suitable for hair treatment.
  • the description of various embodiments will take the example of a smoothing apparatus, and the heating plates will thus be referenced 4 and 5 respectively.
  • the apparatus comprises in the first jaw 2 a row of steam distribution ports 7 "on one side or the other of the plate 4, the distribution ports 7" being directed towards the inside of the device between two jaws 2, 3 and intended to diffuse a quantity of vapor on a lock of hair taken between the jaws.
  • a row of steam distribution ports 7 being directed towards the inside of the device between two jaws 2, 3 and intended to diffuse a quantity of vapor on a lock of hair taken between the jaws.
  • the first jaw 2 comprises a metal block 40 on which the heating plate 4 is fixed.
  • the block 40 further comprises a heating element presented in the form of a resistance 8 of the PTC type, arranged in a cavity of the block 40.
  • the block 40 preferably being an aluminum foundry is the subject of a thermal conductor and forms with the resistor 8 a set of heating means.
  • the heating means 8, 40 ensures 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 soaked in water supplied from the reservoir 19. By thermal transmission, the quantity of water contained in the absorbent element 10 is heated to a temperature sufficiently high to transform into vapor.
  • the absorbent element 10 is made of a porous heat-resistant material, for example of the PE / PET (Polyethylene / Polyethylene terephthalate) type, rock wool, aspen, hydrophilic cotton, alumina foam, silica , or felt.
  • PE / PET Polyethylene / Polyethylene terephthalate
  • rock wool rock wool
  • aspen hydrophilic cotton
  • alumina foam alumina foam
  • silica silica
  • felt a porous heat-resistant material
  • 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 contact longitudinally with the block 40 for better thermal transmission.
  • the block 40 preferably has an extension 41 forming with the rest of the block 40 an "L" in cross section, the absorbent element 10 being received in the hollow of the “L” so as to have at least two contact surfaces with the block 40.
  • the absorbent element 10 comprises, in the center of its section, an injection passage 11 into which is inserted an inlet pipe 21 for liquid supplied from the reservoir 19.
  • the inlet pipe 21 includes liquid outlets 21 'passing through in order to distribute water throughout the absorbent element evenly.
  • the first jaw 2 comprises an open chamber 12 made of metal as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 .
  • the open chamber 12 has an opening having a width corresponding to the height of the extension 41 so that the open chamber 12 can come to cover substantially the entire extension 41 and form therewith a housing 17 intended to receive the element absorbent 10.
  • the open chamber 12 comprises a vaporization surface 12 ′ on which the distribution orifices 7 "are located.
  • the open chamber 12 and the block 40 are fixedly and tightly connected in order to guarantee good thermal transmission as well as the operational safety without water leakage.
  • 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 also aims to integrate a second resistance 8 'dedicated to vaporization, such that visible to the figure 5 , to further increase the heating power and the steam flow.
  • FIG. 6 a second embodiment is proposed in Figure 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 resistance 8 ′ dedicated to the vaporization and a sealing means 23 Said resistor 8 'is arranged in said vaporization chamber 17' intended to heat 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 supplied to the inlet pipe 21 by a flow adjustment means.
  • a flow 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 clamping 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 precision.
  • the pump ensures a relatively continuous flow, and even a relatively constant flow, of the order of 1 and 5 ml / min, or even between 3 and 4 preferably equal to 3.5 ml / min.
  • the steam flow rate is controlled in an interval of 1 and 2 g / min according to the tests.
  • Pump 6 is activated by a DC motor (Discontinuous Current). A pad fixed on a rotating wheel crushes a flexible rubber tube, thus creating a suction towards the interior 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 mainly has a wearing part: the tube, which is easy to change.
  • the apparatus includes means 14, 18 for detecting passage into the open position and / or passage to 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 means 14, 18 for detecting passage into the open position and / or passage into the closed position. They include a magnetic switch; preferably a magnetic switch with 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 into the closed position, the operation or actuation of a component, and to control, when passing into the open position, the stop of this component, or vice versa.
  • An electrical circuit includes the ILS 14 or MR Sensor (a magneto-resistive sensor) in series which, depending on the position of the device, sends the corresponding closing or opening signal to the CPU.
  • a Soft Blade Switch (ILS or “reed” switch) is a switch that establishes or cuts an electrical connection depending 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 come closer and touch each other, establishing the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts pushes them aside, cutting off the current.
  • a Hall effect sensor could be chosen to control the vapor according to the closing angle, and no longer in two states only (closing and opening).
  • the flow adjustment means can also be a vent 6 'with adjustable opening 61', the opening 61 'being on the tank 19 and intended to put the latter 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 into the absorbent element 10 by capillarity through wicks 24.
  • the treatment apparatus hair it is a portable device, the liquid reservoir and the flow adjustment means being included in the portable device.
  • the hair treatment device comprises a portable device and a remote base, the liquid reservoir and the flow adjustment means being included in said remote base. This makes it possible to have a larger quantity of water available and to avoid filling the tank by moving the device.
  • the portable device is lighter and easier to handle.

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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.The present invention relates to a portable device which performs treatment and / or shaping of the hair using steam production means possibly associated with a shaping device designed to untangle, style or retain the hair in relation with steam.

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.Apparatuses performing a treatment of the hair with steam are known, such as for example described in the document. EP2449910 in the name of the applicant, where the device comprises two heating treatment surfaces, a vaporization chamber intended to receive a liquid to be vaporized in the direction of a lock of hair through the vapor outlet orifices, and a reservoir of said liquid intended to supply the vaporization chamber by a means for adjusting the flow rate of the fluid. The latter relates in particular to a positive displacement pump, or more particularly, a peristaltic pump making it possible to pump the liquid from the reservoir to the vaporization chamber during the opening or closing of the clamps. The apparatus comprises a control unit and a detection means for automatic pumping if it is envisaged to adopt an electric pump. Using the pump allows a continuous flow of spray. However, the liquid is pumped to the vaporization chamber in a non-homogeneous manner. In addition, by contacting the hotplates directly, the liquid may be subjected to heat build-up which could cause unwanted spitting of hot 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.We know another document WO2004 / 002262 which describes a steam straightener comprising a water tank integrated in a jaw and a liquid holder arranged at the opening of the tank and soaked in water from the tank by capillary action. Heated by a heating element between the liquid holder and the treatment surface, the water undergoes vaporization and the vapor is evacuated through openings arranged in the center of the treatment surfaces. Homogeneity vaporization is improved thanks to the presence of the liquid holder. However, the tank must be filled at the end of each use and thus the device does not include a flow adjustment means allowing to force and adjust the capillarity in order to optimize the vaporization. In addition, the liquid holder being closed in the jaw, it is not possible to replace or clean it in the event of lime build-up.

On connaît aussi un autre document WO 03/077702 A2 qui décrit un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur comprenant un réservoir d'eau intégré dans une mâchoire.We also know another document WO 03/077702 A2 which describes a steam hair treatment apparatus comprising a water reservoir integrated in a jaw.

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 these drawbacks at least in part and to propose a hair treatment device which can continuously supply a constant supply of steam which is capable of treating the hair deeply and effectively, 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 device which is reliable in operation, which is capable of avoiding the phenomena of condensation, while being able to be produced in a simple and economical manner.

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 spitting 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 an apparatus for treating hair with steam which is easy to clean and maintain.

Ces buts sont atteints avec un appareil de traitement des cheveux à la vapeur, tel que défini dans la revendication 1, comportant un boîtier comprenant :

  • 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,
  • un réservoir d'un liquide destiné à être vaporisé en direction des cheveux,
  • 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. Les parois dudit logement longitudinal sont constituées d'au moins partiellement le moyen de chauffage et une chambre ouverte longitudinale présentant lesdites orifices de distribution, formant un logement en deux pièces distinctes.
These objects are achieved with a steam hair treatment apparatus, as defined in claim 1, comprising a housing comprising:
  • first and second jaws disposed opposite one another, a first treatment surface carried by the first jaw, a second treatment surface carried by the second jaw, the jaws being connected so as to pass from an open position to a closed position where the surfaces pinch a lock of hair,
  • a reservoir of a liquid intended to be vaporized in the direction of the 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 electrical heating means, the longitudinal housing having one or more distribution orifices for steam towards a lock of hair. According to the invention, said absorbent element occupies substantially the entire 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 walls of said longitudinal housing consist at least partially of the heating means and a longitudinal open chamber having said distribution orifices, forming a housing in two separate parts.

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” is understood here to mean any material having a liquid absorption characteristic, examples of the material that can be envisaged are given below. In a steam hairstyling device according to the invention, the liquid relates to an amount of water stored in a reservoir and soaked by capillary action in the absorbent element. The water is then transformed into vapor when the absorbent element is heated by a heating means. The geometry of the absorbent element in its longitudinal housing is studied to increase the contact surface for heating, which promotes vaporization. The fact that the water is soaked in the absorbent element also makes it possible to avoid the presence of droplets and spitting of hot water. The use of a means for adjusting the flow of fluid 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 includes an opening making it possible to replace said absorbent element. The opening can be a pivoting wall, a plug or any other wall imaginable by a person skilled in the art. The absorbent element is intended to be removed from the housing by sliding. This allows lime to be removed by replacing the absorbent element when it is saturated with lime.

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 metallic integrating 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 device of simple structure and compact.

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 to this first embodiment, the heating means comprises at least one second resistor. A resistance dedicated to vaporization makes it possible to heat more strongly the absorbent element to force the vaporization and thus increase the flow of vapor.

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.The walls of said longitudinal housing consist at least partially of the heating means and a longitudinal open chamber having said distribution orifices. The absorbent element and the heating means being in intimate contact, the thermal transmission is optimized to favor vaporization. The housing in two separate parts also makes it possible to lighten the metal part and to 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 hollow of the “L”, which increases the contact surface as well as the vapor 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 the counter-forms 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 vapor flow rate.

Dans cette structure particulière, la deuxième résistance est agencée dans le prolongement.In this particular structure, the second resistance 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.In a second embodiment, the heating means comprises at least one resistor arranged in a vaporization chamber, said vaporization chamber having said distribution orifices and comprising a sealing means forming with the vaporization chamber said longitudinal housing. This structure allows a homogeneous distribution of the liquid and therefore of the vaporization.

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.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.

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.According to a first variant of the flow adjustment, said flow adjustment 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 manual pump.

Avantageusement, le moyen de réglage de débit est actionné à la fermeture des mâchoires.Advantageously, the flow adjustment means is actuated when the jaws are closed.

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.According to a second variant of the flow adjustment, the flow adjustment means is a vent with adjustable opening of the liquid reservoir, the absorbent element being linked to the reservoir by at least one wick in which the fluid circulates. This structure saves in cost and simplicity of manufacture.

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.Advantageously, the absorbent element can be composed of at least one of the following materials: PE / PET, rock wool, asphegnum, hydrophilic cotton, alumina foam, silica, felt.

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.Finally, the porosity of the absorbent element is between 10% and 90%, or even between 30% and 70%. The porosity is ideally around 50% for 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 :

  • 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 ;
  • 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 ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue éclatée de certains composants de l'appareil de la figure 2.
  • la figure 4 est une vue de coupe partielle d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'appareil des figures 2 et 3 ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue de coupe partielle d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'appareil de la figure 1.
  • La figure 6 est une vue de coupe d'un troisième mode de réalisation de l'appareil de la figure 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.
  • La figure 8 est une vue en éclaté d'une variante de l'appareil de la figure 1.
The invention will be better understood from the study of the embodiments of the invention, with its variants, taken on a non-limiting basis and illustrated in the appended figures in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable steam hair treatment device according to a first configuration of the invention, comprising a shaping device shown in the open position;
  • the figure 2 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the apparatus of the figure 1 , the apparatus being in the closed position;
  • the figure 3 is an exploded view of some components of the device of the figure 2 .
  • the figure 4 is a partial sectional view of a first embodiment of the apparatus of figures 2 and 3 ;
  • the figure 5 is a partial sectional view of a second embodiment of the apparatus of the figure 1 .
  • The figure 6 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of the apparatus of the figure 1 .
  • The figure 7 is a perspective view of a steam hair treatment device according to a second configuration of the invention, comprising a shaping device shown in the open position and a remote base.
  • The figure 8 is an exploded view of a variant of the apparatus of the figure 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 device shown in figures 1 and 7 comprises a first jaw 2 and a second jaw 3 disposed 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 one 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 PTC type.

L'appareil peut prendre deux 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.
  • 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.
The device can take two configurations:
  • The first configuration is illustrated in figure 1 : the device is a device with a manual part and the first jaw 2 comprises a fluid reservoir 19 and a means for adjusting the flow rate 6.
  • The second configuration is illustrated in figure 7 : the device comprises two main parts: the first part being a portable device 100 comprising the two jaws 2,3, and the second part being a remote base 1000 of the portable device 100 comprising the flow adjustment means 6 and a fluid reservoir 19, at least one fluid communication cord 214 being provided between the base 1000 and the portable device 100. The remote base 1000 may comprise a bent pipe at the outlet of the flow control means 6 ensuring the setting in communication of fluid to the portable device 100. This elbow can be present in the 2 device configurations.

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 (α) d'ouverture des deux mâchoires est compris entre 5° et 60°, voire entre 10° et 20°, et préférentiellement environ égal à 15°.In both configurations, the first jaw 2 and the second jaw 3 are connected by a hinge-type joint 20 and the maximum opening angle (α) of the two jaws is between 5 ° and 60 °, or even between 10 ° and 20 °, and preferably approximately equal to 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 EP2152114 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.The first surface 4 and the second surface 5 of hair treatment are complementary flat surfaces of a straightening appliance (as illustrated) or curves of a curling appliance or wavy of an embossing appliance. A looping device is for example described in the patent EP0619087 or EP2152114 cited as an example. A curling device relates to a hair treatment and / or shaping device, preferably for manual use, comprising arranged from a main body, a gripping means, a winding body for the locks of hair. , preferably mounted free to rotate on the main body around its longitudinal axis and at least one clamp mobile for clamping the lock of hair on the body. An embossing device is a device provided with two jaws facing each other and each with a non-planar treatment surface, described for example in the patent. WO2008129172 . In the example of a straightening appliance, the treatment surfaces each consist of a heating plate, often anodized on the surface, for a finish suitable for hair treatment. The description of various embodiments will take the example of a smoothing apparatus, and the heating plates will thus be referenced 4 and 5 respectively.

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.As illustrated in figures 2 to 6 , the apparatus comprises in the first jaw 2 a row of steam distribution ports 7 "on one side or the other of the plate 4, the distribution ports 7" being directed towards the inside of the device between two jaws 2, 3 and intended to diffuse a quantity of vapor on a lock of hair taken between the jaws. One could have imagined, in a variant not illustrated, at least one row of dispensing orifice in the middle of the plate 4 or even 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 figures 2 - 5 , the first jaw 2 comprises a metal block 40 on which the heating plate 4 is fixed. The block 40 further comprises a heating element presented in the form of a resistance 8 of the PTC type, arranged in a cavity of the block 40. The block 40 preferably being an aluminum foundry is the subject of a thermal conductor and forms with the resistor 8 a set of heating means. The heating means 8, 40 ensures 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 soaked in water supplied from the reservoir 19. By thermal transmission, the quantity of water contained in the absorbent element 10 is heated to a temperature sufficiently high to transform 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/Polyéthylène 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%.For this purpose, the absorbent element 10 is made of a porous heat-resistant material, for example of the PE / PET (Polyethylene / Polyethylene terephthalate) type, rock wool, aspen, 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%.

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 11 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.Always at the figure 3 , the absorbent element 10 having an elongated shape is intended to make contact longitudinally with the block 40 for better thermal transmission. In order to further increase the contact surface between the absorbent element and the heating means 8, 40, the block 40 preferably has an extension 41 forming with the rest of the block 40 an "L" in cross section, the absorbent element 10 being received in the hollow of the “L” so as 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 element 10 so that they are perfectly embedded in each other and that the contact of the two parts 10, 40 is maximized. The absorbent element 10 comprises, in the center of its section, an injection passage 11 into which is inserted an inlet pipe 21 for liquid supplied from the reservoir 19. The inlet pipe 21 includes liquid outlets 21 'passing through in order to distribute water throughout the absorbent element evenly.

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 device 100. In a first embodiment, the first jaw 2 comprises an open chamber 12 made of metal as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 . The open chamber 12 has an opening having a width corresponding to the height of the extension 41 so that the open chamber 12 can come to cover substantially the entire extension 41 and form therewith a housing 17 intended to receive the element absorbent 10. The open chamber 12 comprises a vaporization surface 12 ′ on which the distribution orifices 7 "are located. The open chamber 12 and the block 40 are fixedly and tightly connected in order to guarantee good thermal transmission as well as the operational safety without water leakage. However, it is entirely possible to make the open chamber 12 removable from the block 40 with reversible and waterproof fixing means to give the possibility of changing the absorbent element in the event of 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 also aims to integrate a second resistance 8 'dedicated to vaporization, such that visible to the 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 objective of the invention, it is also possible to use as a basic element an already known steam straightener, without an open chamber. Therefore, a second embodiment is proposed in Figure 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 resistance 8 ′ dedicated to the vaporization and a sealing means 23 Said resistor 8 'is arranged in said vaporization chamber 17' intended to heat 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 supplied to the inlet pipe 21 by a flow adjustment 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 clamping 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 precision. Thus, the pump ensures a relatively continuous flow, and even a relatively constant flow, of the order of 1 and 5 ml / min, or even between 3 and 4 preferably equal to 3.5 ml / min. In fact, the steam flow rate is controlled in an interval of 1 and 2 g / min according to the tests. Pump 6 is activated by a DC motor (Discontinuous Current). A pad fixed on a rotating wheel crushes a flexible rubber tube, thus creating a suction towards the interior 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 mainly has a wearing part: the tube, which is 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. As a result, the apparatus includes means 14, 18 for detecting passage into the open position and / or passage to 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 means 14, 18 for detecting passage into the open position and / or passage into the closed position. They include a magnetic switch; preferably a magnetic switch with 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 into the closed position, the operation or actuation of a component, and to control, when passing into the open position, the stop of this component, or vice versa. An electrical circuit includes the ILS 14 or MR Sensor (a magneto-resistive sensor) in series which, depending on the position of the device, sends the corresponding closing or opening signal to the CPU. A Soft Blade Switch (ILS or “reed” switch) is a switch that establishes or cuts an electrical connection depending 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 come closer and touch each other, establishing the current. When the magnetic field ceases, the magnetization also ceases, and the elasticity of the contacts pushes them aside, cutting off the current. As an alternative to a magnetic switch, a Hall effect sensor could be chosen to control the vapor according to the closing angle, and no longer in two states only (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. 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.The flow adjustment means can also be a vent 6 'with adjustable opening 61', the opening 61 'being on the tank 19 and intended to put the latter 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 into the absorbent element 10 by capillarity through wicks 24. According to a configuration of the treatment apparatus hair, it is a portable device, the liquid reservoir and the flow adjustment means being included in the portable device.

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.According to another configuration of the hair treatment device, it comprises a portable device and a remote base, the liquid reservoir and the flow adjustment means being included in said remote base. This makes it possible to have a larger quantity of water available and to avoid filling the tank by moving the device. The portable device is lighter and easier to handle.

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 tel que défini dans les revendications annexées.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated, which has been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

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  1. Apparatus for stream treating hair comprising a box that comprises:
    - a first and second jaw (2, 3) arranged to face one another, 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 pass from an open position to a closed position wherein the surfaces (4, 5) pinch a lock of hair,
    - a reservoir (19) containing a liquid intended to be sprayed towards 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', 23), the longitudinal housing having one or several orifices (7") for dispensing steam towards a lock of hair,
    said absorbing element (10) occupying substantially all of the volume defined by the longitudinal housing (17) and the absorbing element (10) being supplied with fluid by a flow adjustment means (6, 6') active between the reservoir (19) and the longitudinal housing (17)
    characterised in that the walls of said longitudinal housing (17) are constituted at least partially of the heating means (40) and a longitudinal open chamber (12) having said dispensing orifices (7") and forming a housing made of two separate parts.
  2. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterised in that said housing (17) comprises an opening enabling to replace said absorbing element (10).
  3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the heating means (8, 40, 8', 9, 23) comprises a metallic block (40) integrating at least one resistance (8) and said first treatment surface (4) being arranged flush with the housing.
  4. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the heating means (8, 40, 8', 9, 23) comprises at least a second resistance (8').
  5. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the heating means (40) comprises an extension (41) intended to define with the longitudinal open chamber (12) the volume of said longitudinal housing (17) and to be in contact with the absorbing element (10) substantially over its entire length.
  6. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the extension (41) comprises fins (42) intended to fit into the counter-forms (42') of the absorbing element (10).
  7. Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the second resistance (8') is arranged in the extension (41).
  8. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the heating means (8, 8', 40) comprises at least one resistance (8') arranged in a vaporisation chamber (17'), said vaporisation chamber (17') having said dispensing orifices (7") and comprising a sealing means (23) forming with the vaporisation chamber (17') said longitudinal housing (17).
  9. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the liquid is pumped from the reservoir (19) towards an inlet pipe (21) arranged in an injection passage (11) of the absorbing element (10), the inlet pipe (21) comprising liquid outlets (21').
  10. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said flow adjustment means is a positive-displacement pump (6).
  11. Apparatus according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the flow adjustment means (6) is an electric pump or a manual pump.
  12. Apparatus according to claim 10 or 11, characterised in that the flow adjustment means (6) is actuated by clamping of the jaws (2, 3).
  13. Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the flow adjustment means is an adjustable-aperture vent (6') of the reservoir (19) of liquid, the absorbing element (10) being connected to the reservoir (19) by at least one tube (24) wherein the fluid circulates.
  14. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the absorbing element (10) can be made of at least one of the following materials: PE/PET, rock wool, artificial sphagnum, absorbent cotton, alumina foam, silica, felt.
  15. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the porosity of the absorbing element (10) ranges from 10 % to 90 %, and even from 30 % to 70 %.
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