EP3841913A1 - Hair-styling appliance with rotary multifunctional accessory lockable in position relative to the handle - Google Patents

Hair-styling appliance with rotary multifunctional accessory lockable in position relative to the handle Download PDF

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EP3841913A1
EP3841913A1 EP20216202.0A EP20216202A EP3841913A1 EP 3841913 A1 EP3841913 A1 EP 3841913A1 EP 20216202 A EP20216202 A EP 20216202A EP 3841913 A1 EP3841913 A1 EP 3841913A1
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Matthieu FUIN
Valentin JAVELLE
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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
    • A45D20/00—Hair drying devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D20/04—Hot-air producers
    • A45D20/08—Hot-air producers heated electrically
    • A45D20/10—Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
    • 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
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • A45D20/00—Hair drying devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D20/04—Hot-air producers
    • A45D20/08—Hot-air producers heated electrically
    • A45D20/10—Hand-held drying devices, e.g. air douches
    • A45D20/12—Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
    • 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
    • A45D20/00—Hair drying devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D20/48—Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means
    • A45D20/50—Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, with internal heating means and provision for an air stream

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  • the present invention relates to the general technical field of hairdressing devices, for example for domestic use, and more precisely to the field of portable hairdressing devices designed to blow an air flow in order to dry and / or facilitate shaping. hair.
  • Hairdressing devices are known, of the hand-held hair dryer type, comprising a handle and a blower head, which comprises an air outlet for directing a forced air flow, hot or cold, towards the hair of a person. user.
  • a blower head which comprises an air outlet for directing a forced air flow, hot or cold, towards the hair of a person. user.
  • hair dryers are mainly used for drying damp hair, by evaporation of water under the effect of the air flow blown by the hair dryer (drying function), they can however also be used in combination. with a number of removable accessories designed to facilitate hair shaping (styling aid function).
  • these accessories which can, for example, be of the diffuser or concentrator type - form nozzles modifying the shape of the air flow blown by the blow head of the hair dryer.
  • the objects assigned to the invention are therefore aimed at providing a novel multifunction portable hairdressing device, the use of which is at the same time particularly practical, simple, reliable and safe, even for a user without professional skills. particular hairstyle.
  • Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device of ergonomic design and particularly intuitive use.
  • Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device of particularly simple and compact construction.
  • Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device that is particularly robust and reliable.
  • Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device which makes it possible to obtain particularly effective drying and shaping of the hair under comfortable conditions of use.
  • a portable hairdressing device comprising a manual gripping handle, an on-board blower module for generating an air flow, and an accessory which is connected to the handle and which is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet distinct from each other, said accessory being mounted to rotate relative to the handle to move between at least a first angular configuration in which the flow air is blown by the accessory via the first air outlet and a second angular configuration in which the air flow is blown by the accessory via the second air outlet, said apparatus further comprising means for locking the attachment relative to the handle in at least one of said first and second angular configurations to prevent the attachment from leaving the first or second angular configuration in which e it is found, and an organ of control to allow a user of the device to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory by the locking means.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is a portable hairdressing appliance, designed to be grasped and manipulated by hand. It is a hairdressing device preferably intended for use in a domestic setting by a user without specific professional skills in hairdressing, that is to say both in terms of drying that of styling, shaping the hair.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed so that the user uses the appliance 1 on himself, that is to say on his own hair.
  • the device 1 it is perfectly possible for the device 1 to be designed for use by the user on the hair of a third person, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 a preferred embodiment of which is illustrated in the figures, comprises a handle 2 (or handle) for manual gripping, which is intended to be gripped manually by the user in order to manipulate the hairdressing appliance 1.
  • the handle 2 extends between a first end 3 and an opposite second end 4, preferably longitudinally along a first axis A-A '.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises an on-board blower module 5, designed to generate a (forced) air flow, and an accessory 6 (or blowing head) connected to the handle 2, and through which the flow of air generated by the blower module 5 is intended to be directed out of the hairdressing appliance 1 in order to be able to be projected in the direction of the user's hair.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is provided with an air inlet 7, through which ambient air can be drawn in by the blower module 5 with a view to being blown in the direction of the user's hair.
  • Said blower module 5, which advantageously comprises in known manner a fan driven by an electric motor, can be arranged within the handle 2 or within the accessory 6. More preferably, however, the blower module 5 of the 1 hairdressing device is assembled to the handle 2 at the first end 3 of the latter.
  • the accessory 6 is connected to the handle 2 at the level of the second end 4 of said handle 2 and, more advantageously still, so that the accessory 6 extends said handle 2 from said second end 4, as in the mode embodiment illustrated in the figures.
  • the blower module 5 is secured to the handle 2, at said first end 3 of the latter, without the possibility of movement, and in particular of rotation, of the blower module 5 relative to the handle 2.
  • the blower module 5 is therefore preferably offset from the accessory 6 and from the handle 2. It is thus possible to size the blower module 5 so as to generate an air flow with a high flow rate, in an economical manner, and without however impacting the general size of the accessory 6 and of the handle 2.
  • such an arrangement of the blower module 5 advantageously makes it possible to better balance the weight of the hairdressing appliance 1, by distributing the masses on both sides. other of handle 2, which contributes to the ergonomics and comfort of use of the latter.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 can then advantageously comprise a guide channel 8, formed inside the handle 2, to guide the air flow generated by the blower module 5 in the direction of the accessory 6.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises a heating element provided to raise the temperature of the air flow generated by the blower module 5.
  • the heating element is arranged so as to be interposed in the air flow generated by the blower module 5.
  • the heating element is advantageously positioned inside a guide channel 8 of the flow d air in the sleeve 2, as mentioned above.
  • the heating element is typically an electric heating element, operating on the principle of the Joule effect, and comprising at least one electric heating resistor formed of an electrically conductive wire (not shown) wound around it. an insulating core 9.
  • the heating element could be housed inside the accessory 6, to the detriment, however, of the compactness of the latter in particular.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises means for controlling and / or adjusting 10 manually, by the user, the operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, and in particular of the blower module 5 and / or of the heating element of the latter.
  • adjustment means for example of the toggle switch type, push button type and / or slide or wheel variator type 10, as in the example illustrated in figures 1 to 4 , on which the user can directly act in order to electrically activate / deactivate the hairdressing appliance 1 and to modify the speed of rotation of the fan of the blower module 5, and therefore the speed / flow rate of the blown air flow by accessory 6, and / or the heating temperature of the heating element.
  • Such manual control / adjustment means can be positioned, for example, at the level of the handle 2 or at the level of the blower module 5, when the latter is assembled at the first end 3 of this. last as in the example shown in figures 1 to 4 .
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is preferably designed to be supplied electrically from the mains, via a power cord 11.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 could be supplied by a power source.
  • on-board energy such as for example an electric accumulator battery, which could then be housed in handle 2.
  • the accessory 6 of the hairdressing appliance 1 is provided with a first air outlet 12 and a second air outlet 13, through which the air flow is susceptible to to be blown by the accessory 6 in the direction of the user's hair.
  • Said first and second air outlets 12, 13 are distinct, and therefore not coincident, from one another.
  • Said accessory 6 is mounted to rotate, to pivot, relative to the handle 2, to move between at least a first angular configuration ( figures 1 and 5 to 7 ) in which the air flow is blown by the accessory 6 via the first air outlet 12 (and preferably only via said first air outlet 12), and a second angular configuration ( figure 2 to 4 and 8 to 10 ) in which the air flow is blown by the accessory 6 via the second air outlet 13 (and preferably only via said second air outlet 13).
  • the accessory 6 is mounted relative to the handle 2 in a pivot connection, so as to be able to rotate relative to the handle 2, and the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention is designed and configured to allow the user, by pivoting the accessory 6 with respect to the handle 2, to alternately select one or the other of the first and second 12, 13 air outlets of the accessory 6 through which the flow of air will be blown by said accessory 6.
  • the accessory 6 is mounted to rotate relative to the handle 2 about a second axis BB 'which coincides with the first axis AA' of extension of the handle 2, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures. Nevertheless, the second axis BB ′ of rotation could be parallel to said first axis AA ′ and more or less offset with respect to the latter.
  • the kinematics of the accessory 6 is thus simple and reliable, and allows intuitive handling of the hairdressing device 1 by the user.
  • the second axis BB ′ secant to the first axis AA ′ at an angle for example between 5 and 15 ° or else for example substantially equal to 90 °.
  • the passage from the first angular configuration to the second angular configuration of the accessory 6 can advantageously correspond, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, to a rotation of the accessory 6 about the second axis BB 'of rotation of a angle equal to 90 °.
  • This angle value is however not limited in practice, and the passage from the first angular configuration to the second angular configuration of the accessory 6 may for example alternately correspond to a rotation of the accessory 6 around the second axis BB 'of rotation of an angle equal to 180 °.
  • the accessory 6 is designed to remain permanently attached to the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1, and is therefore not intended (in normal use) to be dissociated from the handle 2 of the hairdressing device 1 by the user. This makes it possible in particular to prevent the user from losing an accessory of his hairstyling appliance, since the latter is already available and mounted on the hairstyling appliance.
  • the accessory 6 is designed on the contrary to be assembled in a removable manner to the handle 2, so that the user can separate the accessory 6 from the handle 2, for example to clean or to replace said accessory 6. .
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 can further comprise an internal deflector 14, advantageously connected in a fixed and immobile manner relative to the handle 2, and which is designed and configured to guide the flow of air generated by the blower module 5 through the accessory 6, from the channel guide 8 formed in the handle 2 towards the first air outlet 12 when the accessory 6 occupies said first angular configuration, and reciprocally to the second air outlet 13 when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration.
  • an internal deflector 14 advantageously connected in a fixed and immobile manner relative to the handle 2, and which is designed and configured to guide the flow of air generated by the blower module 5 through the accessory 6, from the channel guide 8 formed in the handle 2 towards the first air outlet 12 when the accessory 6 occupies said first angular configuration, and reciprocally to the second air outlet 13 when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration.
  • the first and second air outlets 12, 13 of the accessory 6 have openings of different geometries.
  • the useful air passage section of the opening of the first air outlet 12 is defined by a contour (or a plurality of contours) of a shape different from the shape of the contour (or of the plurality of contours) which respectively define the useful air passage section of the opening of the second air outlet 13.
  • the air flow blown by the accessory 6 will therefore advantageously have a different profile depending on the air outlet 12, 13 selected.
  • first and second air outlets 12, 13 prefferably be one and / or the other formed by accessory parts assembled in a removable manner (for example by snap-fitting, screwing, press-fitting, etc.) to the rest of the accessory 6 rotatably mounted relative to the handle 2.
  • the hairdressing device 1 with two air outlets ( and not of a single one, as is the case for conventional hairdressing devices), distinct and of sections of different geometries, and thus being able to use one or the other of them successively, without intermediate operations disassembly / reassembly of parts, while nevertheless retaining the ability to exchange one or other of these accessory parts according to the particular use that the user wishes to make of the hairdressing appliance 1.
  • the accessory 6 forms on the contrary a coherent whole as such, not intended to be disassembled by the user, the first and second air outlets 12, 13 being formed by one or more irremovable components ( in normal use) belonging to the accessory 6.
  • the user can select one or the other of the first air outlet 12 (first angular configuration) or second air outlet 13 (second angular configuration), without having to install or remove any accessory element of the hairdressing appliance 1.
  • the user thus benefits from a easy and quick use of the device 1 and is certain not to lose any part of the latter.
  • At least one of the first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation (or position) of the 'accessory 6 relative to the handle 2.
  • the air flow can advantageously not be blown by the 'accessory 6 via the first or second air outlet 12, 13 concerned.
  • Such a characteristic proves to be advantageous, in particular, in the case where the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed so as to be used in a “hair dryer” mode when the accessory 6 of the appliance 1 occupies one. and / or the other of said first and second angular configurations, and that it is desired that the air flow is then blown by the accessory 6 in a single, predefined mean direction.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 it is also advantageous, still depending on the use (s) for which the hairdressing appliance 1 is intended, that at least one of the first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 allows an angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which is variable within a predetermined angular range.
  • the first and / or second angular configuration concerned corresponds, in this case, to a plurality of angular orientations (or positions) that the accessory 6 will be able to occupy relative to the handle 2, in an angular range predetermined, bounded (for example between 20 ° and 60 °).
  • the accessory 6 when the accessory 6 occupies such an angular configuration with variable angular orientation, the accessory 6 has a certain latitude of rotation about the second axis BB 'of rotation and is therefore capable of being able to pivot relative to the handle 2 in said range. predetermined angular, limited, while blowing the air flow out of the hairdressing device 1.
  • Such a characteristic turns out to be advantageous, for example, in the case where the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed so that it can be used in a “hair dryer” mode when the accessory 6 of the appliance 1 occupies one and / or the other of said first and second angular configurations, and when it is desired that the air flow can then be blown by the accessory 6 in a variable direction (so, for example, to allow sweeping of the hair by the air flow blown by the accessory 6 without requiring the user to perform a movement of the wrist of the hand holding the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1).
  • the device 1 can then be specifically configured so that the accessory 6 is able to blow the air flow through one and / or the other of said first and second portions 13A, 13B of the second air outlet 13. (and / or respectively the first air outlet 12) when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration (and / or respectively said first angular configuration).
  • the air flow can be blown by the accessory 6 or via the first outlet portion 13A d air, either via the second air outlet portion 13B, or also simultaneously via said first and second air outlet portions 13A, 13B.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is advantageously designed to change between a "hair dryer” mode. "(First angular configuration) and a” blower brush “mode (second angular configuration), depending on the angular configuration occupied by the accessory 6 mounted to rotate with respect to the handle 2 of the device 1.
  • the accessory 6 presents to this title a first face 15, which carries the first air outlet 12 of the accessory 6.
  • said first air outlet 12 advantageously has an opening of generally oblong, elongated shape (flow of air exiting in the form of an air knife).
  • said first air outlet 12 could have, for example, an opening of generally circular shape (air flow exiting in a substantially cylindrical or frustoconical shape).
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 can advantageously be used for drying the hair.
  • the first angular configuration corresponds, as envisaged above, to a single predetermined angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2.
  • the accessory 6 advantageously blows the flow d. air through the first air outlet 12 in a single, predefined mean direction, in accordance with the explanations provided above.
  • the accessory 6 also has a second face 16, which carries the second air outlet 13 of the accessory 6.
  • the first and second faces 15, 16 are opposite. 'to each other, for example by being positioned on either side of the second axis BB' of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2.
  • the accessory 6 is provided, at said second face 16, a mechanical engagement element 17 of the hair, advantageously formed of rows or bars 17A, 17B, 17C of bristles (or pins) of the brush.
  • the second air outlet 13 of the accessory 6 comprises, as envisaged above, a first and a second air outlet portions 13A, 13B, which are preferably separate and not contiguous.
  • said first and second air outlet portions 13A, 13B form longitudinal slots, and are advantageously positioned on either side of the engagement element. hair mechanics 17.
  • said first and second air outlet portions 13A, 13B could obviously be of different shape and positioning.
  • the second angular configuration of the accessory 6 of the hairdressing appliance 1 illustrated in the figures allows a variable angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 according to a predetermined angular range.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is configured so that the accessory 6 is able to blow the air flow through one and / or the other of said first and second portions 13A, 13B of the second outlet 13. of air when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration.
  • the interaction between the hair of the user and the mechanical engagement element 17 of the hair of the accessory 6 can cause the accessory 6 to pivot relative to the handle 2 along the second axis B-B '.
  • This will advantageously have the effect of blowing the air flow selectively through one or the other of the first and second portions 13A, 13B of the second air outlet 13 according to the direction of brushing of the hair, and therefore according to the direction. of pivoting of the accessory 6 about the second axis B-B '.
  • the air flow will advantageously always be blown as close as possible to the user's hair, and in a direction that is always optimal as a function of the direction of movement of the device 1.
  • the flow of air will thus always be blown in a direction going from the root of the hair towards the tip of the hair, this direction being particularly advantageous for certain hair shaping operations or for disentangling operations.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 is moreover designed so that, in the absence of interaction between the user's hair and the mechanical engagement element 17 of the hair of the accessory 6, the accessory 6 automatically returns to a known angular position, called rest position, which is for example substantially median within said predetermined angular range.
  • recall means such as for example springs or magnets, could possibly be provided between the handle 2 and the accessory 6, as will be discussed below.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 therefore advantageously allows the user to choose between at least a first mode of use (first angular configuration, for example for drying the hair) and a second mode of use (second angular configuration, for example for brushing the hair) of the hairdressing appliance 1 by simply rotating the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2.
  • first angular configuration for example for drying the hair
  • second angular configuration for example for brushing the hair
  • the passage of the accessory 6 from one angular configuration to another is made by the user, the latter holding the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 with one hand and grasping, with the other hand, the accessory 6 in order to print a rotational movement around its axis of rotation BB 'with respect to the handle 2.
  • the accessory 6 comprises a hollow outer casing 18 (or housing), an outer surface of which essentially defines the external shape and contour of the accessory 6 and, advantageously, the external shape and contour of an end portion. of the hairdressing appliance 1 which is connected to the handle 2 of said hairdressing appliance 1, so as to advantageously extend said handle 2.
  • the outer casing 18 is shaped to allow manual gripping thereof by the user, so that the latter can print directly by hand to said outer casing 18 (and therefore to the accessory 6), as envisaged above, a pivoting movement about the second axis BB 'of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2, to position said accessory 6 in one or the other of said first and second angular configurations, and therefore to thus select one or the other of said first 12 and second 13 air outlets of the accessory 6 through which the air flow will be blown out of the accessory 6.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises an internal deflector 14, as envisaged above, which extends axially, beyond the second end 4 of the handle 2, the channel guide 8 of the air flow inside the handle 2 ( figures 5 to 10 ).
  • the outer casing 18 of the accessory 6 is essentially formed of two half-shells 18A, 18B fixed to one another (for example, by screwing or by snap-fastening), and which respectively define at least partly said first and second faces 15, 16 of the accessory 6.
  • the internal deflector 14 is provided, in the vicinity of the second end 4 of the handle 2 with an annular peripheral lip 19, which advantageously extends in a plane orthogonal to the first axis AA 'of the handle 2.
  • Each of the half-shells 18A, 18B of the outer casing 18 of the accessory 6 is provided, at an internal surface, with a portion 20A, 20B with a groove complementary to the peripheral lip 19 directory, to capture said annular peripheral lip 19 and thus ensure the rotational assembly of the accessory 6 when said half-shells 18A, 18B are fixed to one another ( figures 6 and 9 ).
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 further comprises a means for locking the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 in at least one of said first and second angular configurations to prevent the accessory 6 from leaving the first or second angular configuration in which it is located.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention also comprises a control member 21 to allow the user of the hairdressing appliance 1 to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory 6 by said locking means. .
  • control member 21 is functionally independent of the handle 2 and of the accessory 6.
  • control member 21 can be carried by, integrated in, the handle 2 and or the accessory 6 as will be detailed later, the latter do not as such constitute said control member 21.
  • unlocking of the accessory 6 cannot be controlled by the user by exercising only a force on the handle 2 and / or the accessory 6 as a whole.
  • first angular configuration when the user dries his hair using the device 1 by performing an alternating rotational movement of the wrist of the hand which holds the handle 2 of the device 1.
  • the locking means is designed to allow locking of the accessory 6 in each of the different angular configurations that the accessory 6 is likely to occupy relative to the handle 2, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, it nevertheless remains quite conceivable to provide such a locking only for one of said first and second angular configurations, depending on the use for which it is intended the appliance 1.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 may however optionally include a means for limiting the rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 - when said accessory occupies that of said angular configurations which would not be liable to be locked - to limit, without however completely prohibiting, the ability of the accessory 6 to leave the “non-locking” angular configuration that it occupies.
  • Said limiting means could, for example, be formed of a pair of magnets, potholes, or the like.
  • said one limiting means could moreover play the role of indexing means, allowing the user to know that the accessory 6 is indeed in the “non-locking” angular configuration concerned. However, it will remain possible to cause the accessory 6 to leave said “non-locking” angular configuration, by exerting a sufficient torque against the accessory 6 and the handle 2.
  • Such a means for locking the angular configuration occupied by the accessory 6 with respect to the handle 2 thus avoids the user a certain number of practical inconveniences in use and contributes to high reliability of the device.
  • said locking means contributes to ensuring particularly safe operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, insofar as it makes it possible in particular to prevent the unexpected projection of a flow of hot air in an unexpected direction, and by example in the direction of the eyes of the user, due to an unwanted rotation of the accessory 6 which would cause it to suddenly change its angular configuration.
  • the locking means By virtue of the locking means, the risk of overheating and damage to the device 1 which could possibly occur due to an unwanted rotation of the accessory 6, which would bring the latter in a angular position outside said first and second angular configurations, and which would have the effect of restricting too strongly, or even completely prohibiting, the projection out of the hairdressing appliance 1 of the air flow generated by the blower module 5.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 in accordance with the invention is a portable hairdressing appliance which is advantageously designed to be able to be used according to a plurality of different modes of use (multifunction appliance), and the use of which is not only particularly simple and practical since it suffices for the user to modify the configuration / orientation of the accessory in relation to the handle to switch from one mode of use to another, but also particularly reliable and safe in the measure the device 1 hairdresser cannot leave the angular configuration that it occupies, during operation, without the user having desired it.
  • the unlocked configuration of the locking means is an unstable configuration, so that said locking means tends to return naturally, by itself, to its locked configuration when it is in the unlocked configuration.
  • the safety of the hairdressing appliance 1 is thereby increased, since in the absence of positive action by the user on the control member 21 of the locking means, the latter will tend to naturally resume its locked configuration. and therefore to block the accessory 6 (provided that the accessory 6 then occupies one or the other of said first and second angular configurations capable of being locked).
  • the locked configuration of the locking means is thus advantageously a rest configuration, which the locking means is capable of naturally occupying in the absence of any stress on the control member 21 by the user.
  • the locking means of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 comprises at least one bolt 22 and at least one corresponding housing 23, 24 intended to receive said bolt 22 within it, when the locking means is in the configuration. locked, the cooperation of the bolt 22 and the housing 23, 24 thus mechanically preventing the accessory 6 from leaving the first or second angular configuration that it then occupies.
  • the bolt 22 is no longer capable of cooperating with the corresponding housing 23, 24, so that there is no longer any obstacle to the setting in rotation of the accessory 6 and that the latter is then capable of leaving the first or second angular configuration that it occupies.
  • Such a configuration of the locking means has the advantage of being particularly simple to implement, in a small footprint.
  • the housing 23, 24 is integral with the accessory 6 and the bolt 22 is integral with the handle 2, in particular so as to simplify the design of the accessory 6.
  • the invention is however not limited to such a particular design of the locking means, and the latter may be of any suitable alternative design (for example of the jaw type for clamping a surface of the accessory 6 against a corresponding surface of the handle 2 or other ).
  • the shape of the bolt 22 is is not particularly limited in itself.
  • the bolt 22 can take the form of a rigid rod (or "pin") of circular section, which extends along a longitudinal axis along which said rod is intended for move in translation, that is to say sliding, between at least one position in which at least a portion of the rod is positioned inside the housing 23, 24 (locked configuration of the locking means) and a position in which the rod is on the contrary positioned completely outside said housing 23, 24 (unlocked configuration of the locking means).
  • said housing 23 is then advantageously shaped to closely receive said bolt 22 within it.
  • the bolt 22 is then captured inside the housing 23, without significant play in the direction of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. If the periphery of the housing 23 is not not necessarily closed, said housing 23 has however at least peripheral portions forming stops for the bolt 22 in each of the two directions of the direction of rotation of the accessory 6.
  • the locking means comprise a plurality of pairs of bolt and corresponding housing.
  • the locking means would advantageously be configured so that the bolt and housing of each pair cooperate simultaneously with the bolt and housing of the other pairs.
  • the locking means may advantageously comprise at least one bolt 22 and two separate corresponding housing 23. Each of these housings 23 will then be shaped to alternately receive said bolt 22 within it, in accordance with the foregoing, depending on whether the accessory 6 is in the first or in the second angular configuration in which the accessory 6 must be. Locked.
  • said housing 24 advantageously forms an angular groove 24, that is to say an opening (or slot) in the form of an arc of a circle as can be seen on the figure 8 .
  • the length of said angular groove 24 then defines said predetermined angular range, and angular groove 24 is shaped to receive said bolt 22 therein between two opposite ends 25, 26 of said angular groove 24 forming stops.
  • the bolt 22 is housed in said angular groove 24 in the locked configuration of the locking means, the relative movement of the bolt 22 and of the angular groove 24 (and therefore the pivoting of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2) is thus limited. by the opposite ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24.
  • the bolt 22 is provided to come into direct abutment against the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24.
  • the bolt 22 is designed to be housed - in the locked configuration of the locking means - in an intermediate piece 27 movably mounted inside said angular groove 24.
  • the bolt 22 is then capable of coming into indirect abutment with the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24, by means of respective opposite ends 28, 29 of the movable intermediate part 27.
  • the locking means may advantageously comprise at least one bolt 22 and two separate corresponding angular grooves 24. Each of these angular grooves 24 will then be shaped to alternately receive said bolt 22 within it, in accordance with the above, depending on whether the accessory 6 is in the first or in the second angular configuration in which the accessory 6 must be. Locked.
  • the locking means is advantageously provided to ensure (alternatively) a locking of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 in the first angular configuration when the accessory 6 is found in said first angular configuration, and respectively in the second angular configuration when the accessory 6 is in said second angular configuration.
  • Said locking means comprises, according to this variant, a single bolt 22, a first housing 23 intended to receive said bolt 22 within it to lock the accessory in said first angular configuration and a second housing 24 (separate from said first housing 23) intended respectively to receive said bolt 22 therein in order to lock the accessory 6 in said second angular configuration.
  • the single bolt 22 of the locking means is formed of a rigid rod 22 (or “pin”) of circular section, as mentioned above.
  • Said rod 22 advantageously extends along a longitudinal axis along which the rod is intended to move in translation, in sliding, when the locking means changes from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration and vice versa.
  • Said axis of longitudinal extension of the rod 22 is advantageously oriented substantially parallel to the second axis BB 'of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2.
  • Said second axis BB' of rotation being, in this example, coincident or at least parallel to the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2, the axis of longitudinal extension of the rod 22 is therefore advantageously moreover substantially parallel to said first axis AA' ( figures 6 , 7 , 9 and 10 ).
  • the first angular configuration (“hair dryer” mode) advantageously corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2
  • the second angular configuration (“blower brush” mode) advantageously allows an angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which is variable within a predetermined angular range.
  • Said first housing 23 of the locking means is advantageously shaped to closely receive the single bolt 22 within it, to lock the accessory 6 in said first angular configuration ( figures 5 to 7 ).
  • said first housing 23 is formed by a first cylindrical hole 23 of circular section advantageously formed in the half-shell 18 of the outer casing 18 which carries the second face 16 ( figures 5 and 8 ).
  • the first cylindrical hole 23 forming the first housing 23 is through and bolt 22 is sized such that a distal end portion 30 of bolt 22 extends beyond said first housing 23 when bolt 22 is tightly received therein in the locked configuration of the locking means.
  • the peripheral annular lip 19 of the Internal deflector 14 is advantageously provided with a first orifice 31, formed in a lower face of the annular peripheral lip 19 facing said first through-housing 23, and which is designed to receive closely within it said distal end portion 30 of the bolt 22 in the locked configuration of the locking means, as illustrated in part in figures 6 and 7 .
  • Said second housing 24 of the locking means advantageously forms an angular groove 24 (or slot in the form of an arc of a circle), the length of which delimits said predetermined angular range and which is shaped to receive within it the single bolt 22 between two ends 25 , 26 opposite of said angular groove 24 forming stops, in accordance with the explanations provided above.
  • the bolt 22 is not provided, in the example illustrated in the figures, to come into direct abutment with the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24 so as to prevent the accessory 6 from leaving said second angular configuration when the locking means is in the locked configuration.
  • the accessory 6 comprises an intermediate piece 27 movably mounted inside said angular groove 24.
  • Said intermediate piece 27 is mechanically connected to the accessory 6 by means of two tension springs 32, 33, one respective end of which bears against a surface of the half-shell 18A of the outer casing 18 which carries the first face 15 of the accessory 6, and another respective end is connected to said intermediate piece 27.
  • Said springs 32, 33 thus work in opposition to one another in such a way that the intermediate piece 27 is susceptible to oscillate inside the angular groove 24, between a first extreme position (not shown) in which one end 28 of the intermediate piece abuts against one of said ends 25 of the angular groove 24 and a second position end (not shown) in which an opposite end 29 of the intermediate piece 27 abuts against the other of said ends 26 of the angular groove 24.
  • the intermediate piece 24 is provided, advantageously equidistant from the ends 28, 29 of the latter, with a second hole 34 shaped to closely receive the bolt 22 within it, to thus lock the accessory 6. in said second angular configuration ( figures 8 and 10 ) while therefore leaving the accessory 6 a certain latitude of rotation along the second axis B-B '.
  • Said springs 32, 33 are, in this case, advantageously calibrated so as to automatically return the intermediate part 27 to the middle position within the angular groove 24 ( figures 5 and 8 ). Said springs 32, 33 thus advantageously make it possible to define said known angular position, called rest, described above, in which the accessory 6 is capable of returning automatically when it is in said second angular configuration.
  • the second cylindrical hole 34 with which the intermediate part 27 is provided is through and bolt 22 is dimensioned such that said distal end portion 30 of bolt 22 extends beyond said second hole 24 when bolt 22 is tightly received therein in the locked configuration of the locking means.
  • the annular peripheral lip 19 of the internal deflector 14 is advantageously provided with a second orifice 35, formed in a lower face of the annular peripheral lip 19 facing said angular groove 24, and which is designed to receive said portion closely within it. end 30 of the bolt 22 in the locked configuration of the locking means, as illustrated in figures 9 and 10 .
  • the angular groove 24 forming the second housing 24 may advantageously be provided with a third orifice, positioned equidistant from the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24, and in which the portion of distal end 30 of bolt 22 will be able to be received tightly when accessory 6 is locked in the second angular configuration.
  • the accessory 6 could advantageously be locked in said median angular rest position already mentioned above, by cooperation of the bolt 22 with said third orifice made in the angular groove 24 (as well as with said second hole 34 of the part intermediary 24 when the latter is implemented). It would thus be advantageously possible, if the user so wishes, to prevent the accessory 6 from pivoting within said angular range. predetermined when the accessory 6 is locked in said second angular configuration.
  • the control member 21 of the locking means is a manual mechanical control member 21, which is connected to the bolt 22 (directly or not) so that the user can ensure the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory 6 by the locking means by direct manual action on the control member 21.
  • Said manual mechanical control member 21 is thus advantageously mounted movable at least between a locking position in which the locking means occupies said locked configuration and an unlocked position in which the locking means occupies said unlocked configuration, under the effect of said control member 21.
  • Such a variant has the advantage of relatively easy implementation. simple, inexpensive and reliable.
  • it could be an automatic control member, on which the user would act indirectly to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory 6 by the locking means.
  • Such an automatic control member could then for example comprise an electromechanical relay connected on the one hand to the locking means and on the other hand to the means for controlling and / or manually adjusting, by the user, the operation of the device. hairdressing device 1.
  • the automatic control member can for example automatically control the locking of the locking means in the angular configuration. that accessory 6 occupies.
  • the change in angular configuration of the accessory 6 may then require the user to stop the operation of the hairdressing appliance 1 by again acting on the control and / or adjustment means 10, so as to command an automatic unlocking. of the accessory 6.
  • control member 21 of the locking means is a manual mechanical control member 21.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 of the locking means is movably mounted on the handle 2, and not on the accessory 6.
  • the user can advantageously manipulate the manual mechanical control member 21 to using a finger of the hand with which he holds the handle 2 of the device 1, which contributes to giving the hairdressing device 1 a particularly ergonomic character.
  • said manual mechanical control member 21 is mounted at one end of the handle 2 at which the accessory 6 is connected to the handle 2, and more preferably from which end the accessory 6 extends said handle 2, in this case at or from said second end 4 of handle 2, in the example illustrated in the figures.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 is advantageously mounted to move in rectilinear translation, preferably along the first axis AA ′ of longitudinal extension of the handle 2.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 is then advantageously formed of a slider 36 slidably mounted in a slide 37 provided in the handle 2.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 can be mounted so as to be movable. rotation, preferably around the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 can be mounted to be movable in translation and rotation, preferably along and around of said first axis A-A ', that is to say therefore according to a helical connection.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 could be formed of an annular ring mounted in rotation or in translation-rotation within a corresponding annular groove or groove provided in the handle 2. According to yet another variant.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 could be mounted movable in translation in a secant direction (and for example orthogonal) to the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2.
  • the manual mechanical controller 21 could be formed of a push button.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 and the bolt 22 form a single monolithic part, which makes it possible in particular to simplify the design of the hairdressing device 1 and facilitate assembly.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 and the bolt 22 may form parts distinct from each other, which may then optionally be in two different materials.
  • the bolt 22 and the control member 21 are then mechanically connected to one another, directly or indirectly.
  • the bolt 22 can then be assembled to the manual mechanical control member 21, for example by screwing, gluing, force-fitting or else by overmolding.
  • the manual mechanical control member 21 could be made of plastic, in particular in order to control the total weight of the device, while the bolt 22 could be made of metal, in order to offer excellent mechanical resistance, in particular. in shear.
  • the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises a return means provided to automatically return the manual mechanical control member 21 to said locking position of the locking means when said manual mechanical control member 21 occupies said unlocking position of the device. locking means (and that the user ceases any direct action on the manual mechanical control member 21).
  • said return means is an elastic return means comprising at least one spring, arranged to work in traction or in compression, to elastically return the manual mechanical control member 21 to the locking position when it occupies said position. unlocking.
  • said return means is such an elastic return means, which in this case advantageously comprises a pair of tension springs 38, 39 arranged between a surface of the handle 2 and a respective surface of the handle.
  • manual mechanical control member 21 as is apparent from the transparency of the manual mechanical control member 21 on the figures 7 and 10 .
  • other return means elastic (leaf spring, etc.) or not (pair of magnets, etc.), could be used alternately to ensure such an automatic return function of the control member.
  • manual mechanical control 21 in said locking position of the locking means.
  • the unstable nature of the unlocked configuration of the locking means can allow the latter to also play a role of automatic indexing means of the accessory 6 in the first and / or the second angular configuration in which or which the accessory 6 is capable of being locked by the locking means.
  • the locking means automatically switches to the locked configuration, so that the user knows that he has then reached the degree of rotation necessary to effectively position the accessory 6 in the desired angular configuration (either by hearing a noise emitted by the locking means, such as for example a noise of engagement of the bolt 22 in the corresponding housing 23, 24, or simply because the force for setting the accessory 6 in rotation exerted by the user is suddenly countered).
  • the device 1 may also advantageously include a visual and / or tactile mark 40 intended to inform the user of the direction of rotation according to in which the accessory 6 should be rotated relative to the handle 2 in order to position said accessory 6 in one or the other of said first and second angular configurations.
  • a marker means 40 may, for example comprise a pair of opposing arrows 41, engraved, drawn or otherwise materialized, at the level of the interface between the handle 2 and the accessory 6, as illustrated in example on figure 3 especially.
  • Said visual and / or tactile mark 40 may, alternatively or in addition, be provided to inform the user of the angular position of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which precisely corresponds to the achievement of one or the other of said first and second angular configurations.
  • the mark 40 can thus comprise, for example, a first marker 42 projecting from an external surface of the cursor 35 of the control member 21 (or engraved, drawn or otherwise materialized on said cursor 35).
  • the mark 40 may also include a second and a third markers 43, 44 protruding from the outer surface of the casing 18 of the accessory 21 (or engraved, drawn or otherwise materialized on the outer surface of said casing 18) in correspondence with the housing (s) 23, 24 or second hole 34 with which the bolt 22 of the locking means is intended to be received to ensure the locking of the accessory 6.
  • Said second and third markers 43 , 44 are advantageously positioned so as to come into visual correspondence with the first marker 42 when the accessory 6 is in the first angular configuration, respectively in the second angular configuration ( figure 3 ).
  • a hairdressing appliance 1 in accordance with the invention, as the latter has been described in detail above, are for example as follows.
  • the accessory 6 of the device 1 initially occupies, for example, its first angular configuration (corresponding, for example, to a “hair dryer” mode of use) relative to the handle 2, in which said accessory 6 is preferably located. locked by the locking means of the device 1.
  • the user grasps the handle 2 of the device 1 with one hand while preparing to position the device 1 so that the first output 12 of the accessory 6 is directed in the direction of his damp hair.
  • the user then actuates the manual means 10 for controlling and / or adjusting the operation of the appliance 1, so that a forced air flow, preferably hot, is blown in the direction of his hair via of the first air outlet 12 of the accessory 6.
  • the user acts on the control member 21 of the locking means of the accessory 6 to control the unlocking of the accessory 6 by the locking means.
  • the user slides the cursor 36 in the slide 37 of the manual mechanical controller 21, using a finger (for example, a thumb) of the hand holding the handle 2, to bring said slider 36 from its locking position (high position in the figures) to its unlocking position (low position).
  • the user manually gives the accessory 6 a rotational movement relative to the handle 2, around the second rotating BB ', by holding the handle 2 with one hand and, the accessory 6 with the other hand, until the accessory 6 is positioned in its second angular configuration (corresponding, for example, to a “blower brush” mode of use).
  • the user can then cease any action against the control member 21. Due to the advantageously unstable nature of the unlocked configuration of the locking means, the latter then automatically switches to the locked configuration and thus locks the accessory 6. in said second angular configuration.
  • the user can then advantageously use the device 1 for brushing and shaping his hair, for example using the hair engagement element 17.

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Abstract

- Appareil de coiffure multifonction à accessoire rotatif verrouillable en position par rapport au manche.- L'invention concerne un appareil (1) de coiffure portatif comprenant un manche (2), un module de soufflerie (5) embarqué pour générer un flux d'air, et un accessoire (6) relié au manche (2) et pourvu de première et deuxième sorties (12, 13) distinctes l'une de l'autre, ledit accessoire (6) étant monté à rotation relativement au manche pour évoluer entre une première configuration dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par la première sortie (12) d'air et une deuxième configuration dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par la deuxième sortie (13) d'air, l'appareil (1) comprenant un moyen de verrouillage de l'accessoire (6) dans l'une des première et deuxième configurations pour interdire à l'accessoire (6) de quitter la première ou deuxième configuration dans laquelle il se trouve, et un organe de commande (21) pour permettre à un utilisateur de commander le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire (6).- Appareils de coiffure.- Multifunction hairdressing device with rotating accessory lockable in position relative to the handle - The invention relates to a portable hairdressing device (1) comprising a handle (2), a blower module (5) on board to generate a flow of air, and an accessory (6) connected to the handle (2) and provided with first and second outlets (12, 13) distinct from each other, said accessory (6) being mounted to rotate relative to the handle to move between a first configuration in which the air flow is blown through the first air outlet (12) and a second configuration in which the air flow is blown through the second air outlet (13), the apparatus ( 1) comprising a means for locking the accessory (6) in one of the first and second configurations to prevent the accessory (6) from leaving the first or second configuration in which it is located, and a control member (21) to allow a user to control the locking and / o u unlocking the accessory (6). - Hairdressing appliances.

Description

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine technique général des appareils de coiffure, par exemple à usage domestique, et plus précisément au domaine des appareils de coiffure portatifs conçus pour souffler un flux d'air afin de sécher et / ou de faciliter la mise en forme des cheveux.The present invention relates to the general technical field of hairdressing devices, for example for domestic use, and more precisely to the field of portable hairdressing devices designed to blow an air flow in order to dry and / or facilitate shaping. hair.

On connaît des appareils de coiffure, de type sèche-cheveux à main, comprenant un manche et une tête de soufflage, laquelle comporte une sortie d'air pour diriger un flux d'air forcé, chaud ou froid, vers les cheveux d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice. Si de tels sèche-cheveux sont principalement utilisés pour sécher des cheveux humides, par évaporation de l'eau sous l'effet du flux d'air soufflé par le sèche-cheveux (fonction de séchage), ils peuvent cependant être également utilisés en combinaison avec un certain nombre d'accessoires amovibles conçus pour faciliter la mise en forme des cheveux (fonction d'aide au coiffage). Destinés à venir se fixer sur la tête du sèche-cheveux et à être traversés par le flux d'air émis par la tête de soufflage, ces accessoires - qui peuvent, par exemple, être du type diffuseur ou concentrateur - forment des embouts modifiant la forme du flux d'air soufflé par la tête de soufflage du sèche-cheveux.Hairdressing devices are known, of the hand-held hair dryer type, comprising a handle and a blower head, which comprises an air outlet for directing a forced air flow, hot or cold, towards the hair of a person. user. If such hair dryers are mainly used for drying damp hair, by evaporation of water under the effect of the air flow blown by the hair dryer (drying function), they can however also be used in combination. with a number of removable accessories designed to facilitate hair shaping (styling aid function). Intended to be attached to the head of the hair dryer and to be crossed by the air flow emitted by the blower head, these accessories - which can, for example, be of the diffuser or concentrator type - form nozzles modifying the shape of the air flow blown by the blow head of the hair dryer.

Ces sèche-cheveux connus, s'ils donnent globalement satisfaction, n'en présentent pas moins certains inconvénients. En particulier, le passage du sèche-cheveux d'un mode d'utilisation pour le séchage à un mode d'utilisation pour le coiffage nécessite, de la part de l'utilisateur, une opération d'assemblable / désassemblage des accessoires. Une telle opération peut parfois s'avérer fastidieuse, et il existe un outre un risque non négligeable de brûlure lors de la manipulation des accessoires, ainsi que de perte des accessoires, quand ceux-ci ne sont pas tout simplement rangés hors de portée et sont inaccessibles à l'utilisateur lorsque ce dernier souhaite les utiliser.These known hair dryers, although they are generally satisfactory, nonetheless have certain drawbacks. In particular, the passage of the hair dryer from a mode of use for drying to a mode of use for styling requires, on the part of the user, an operation of assembling / disassembling the accessories. Such an operation can sometimes be tedious, and there is also a significant risk of burns when handling the accessories, as well as loss of the accessories, when they are not simply stored out of reach and are inaccessible to the user when the latter wishes to use them.

Les objets assignés à l'invention visent par conséquent à proposer un nouvel appareil de coiffure portatif multifonction dont l'utilisation est à la fois particulièrement pratique, simple, fiable et sûre, même pour un utilisateur ou une utilisatrice dépourvu(e) de compétences professionnelles particulières en matière de coiffure.The objects assigned to the invention are therefore aimed at providing a novel multifunction portable hairdressing device, the use of which is at the same time particularly practical, simple, reliable and safe, even for a user without professional skills. particular hairstyle.

Un autre objet de l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de coiffure portatif de conception ergonomique et d'utilisation particulièrement intuitive.Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device of ergonomic design and particularly intuitive use.

Un autre objet de l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de coiffure portatif de construction particulièrement simple et compacte.Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device of particularly simple and compact construction.

Un autre objet de l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de coiffure portatif particulièrement robuste et fiable.Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device that is particularly robust and reliable.

Un autre objet de l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de coiffure portatif qui permet d'obtenir un séchage et une mise en forme particulièrement efficaces des cheveux dans des conditions d'utilisation confortables.Another object of the invention aims to provide a novel portable hairdressing device which makes it possible to obtain particularly effective drying and shaping of the hair under comfortable conditions of use.

Les objets assignés à l'invention sont atteints à l'aide d'un appareil de coiffure portatif comprenant un manche de préhension manuelle, un module de soufflerie embarqué pour générer un flux d'air, et un accessoire qui est relié au manche et qui est pourvu d'une première sortie d'air et d'une deuxième sortie d'air distinctes l'une de l'autre, ledit accessoire étant monté à rotation relativement au manche pour évoluer entre au moins une première configuration angulaire dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par l'accessoire par l'intermédiaire de la première sortie d'air et une deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par l'accessoire par l'intermédiaire de la deuxième sortie d'air, ledit appareil comprenant en outre un moyen de verrouillage de l'accessoire relativement au manche dans au moins l'une desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires pour interdire à l'accessoire de quitter la première ou deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle il se trouve, et un organe de commande pour permettre à un utilisateur de l'appareil de commander le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire par le moyen de verrouillage.The objects assigned to the invention are achieved with the aid of a portable hairdressing device comprising a manual gripping handle, an on-board blower module for generating an air flow, and an accessory which is connected to the handle and which is provided with a first air outlet and a second air outlet distinct from each other, said accessory being mounted to rotate relative to the handle to move between at least a first angular configuration in which the flow air is blown by the accessory via the first air outlet and a second angular configuration in which the air flow is blown by the accessory via the second air outlet, said apparatus further comprising means for locking the attachment relative to the handle in at least one of said first and second angular configurations to prevent the attachment from leaving the first or second angular configuration in which e it is found, and an organ of control to allow a user of the device to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory by the locking means.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront et ressortiront plus en détails à la lecture de la description faite ci-après, en référence aux dessins annexés, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple illustratif et non limitatif, parmi lesquels :

  • La figure 1 illustre, selon une vue latérale, un mode de réalisation d'un appareil de coiffure conforme à l'invention, dont l'accessoire est avantageusement prévu pour évoluer à rotation par rapport au manche de l'appareil entre un première configuration angulaire correspondant à un mode d'utilisation « sèche-cheveux » et une deuxième configuration angulaire correspondant à un mode d'utilisation « brosse soufflante ». A la figure 1, l'accessoire se trouve dans ladite première configuration angulaire, dans laquelle il est verrouillé par le moyen de verrouillage de l'appareil ;
  • La figure 2 illustre, selon une vue latérale, un mode de réalisation d'un appareil de coiffure de la figure 1, l'accessoire se trouvant dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire, dans laquelle il est verrouillé par le moyen de verrouillage de l'appareil ;
  • La figure 3 illustre, selon une vue de face, l'appareil de coiffure de la figure 2 ;
  • La figure 4 illustre, selon une vue de dos, l'appareil de coiffure de la figure 2 ;
  • La figure 5 illustre, selon une vue en coupe selon un plan orthogonal à l'axe de rotation de l'accessoire de l'appareil de la figure 1, un détail de conception de l'appareil, et en particulier du moyen de verrouillage de ce dernier ;
  • La figure 6 illustre, selon une vue tronquée, en coupe longitudinale de l'appareil des figures 1 et 5, un détail de conception de l'appareil, et en particulier du moyen de verrouillage de ce dernier ;
  • La figure 7 illustre, selon une vue tronquée, un détail de conception de l'appareil des figures 1, 5 et 6, et en particulier du moyen de verrouillage de ce dernier. L'enveloppe externe de l'accessoire a été omise, et l'organe de commande ainsi que le déflecteur interne ont été mis en transparence, pour mettre en lumière certains aspects de conception avantageux ;
  • La figure 8 illustre, selon une vue en coupe selon un plan orthogonal à l'axe de rotation de l'accessoire de l'appareil de coiffure des figures 2 à 4, un détail de conception de l'appareil, et en particulier du moyen de verrouillage de ce dernier ;
  • La figure 9 illustre, selon une vue tronquée, en coupe selon un plan orthogonal à l'axe de rotation de l'accessoire de l'appareil de coiffure des figures 2 à 4 et 8, un détail de conception de l'appareil, et en particulier du moyen de verrouillage de ce dernier ;
  • La figure 10 illustre, selon une vue tronquée, un détail de conception de l'appareil des figures 2 à 4, 8 et 9, et en particulier du moyen de verrouillage de ce dernier. L'enveloppe externe de l'accessoire a été omise, et l'organe de commande ainsi que le déflecteur interne ont été mis en transparence, pour mettre en lumière certains aspects de conception avantageux.
Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge and emerge in greater detail on reading the description given below, with reference to the appended drawings, given solely by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, among which:
  • The figure 1 illustrates, in a side view, an embodiment of a hairdressing appliance according to the invention, the accessory of which is advantageously designed to move in rotation with respect to the handle of the appliance between a first angular configuration corresponding to a “hair dryer” mode of use and a second angular configuration corresponding to a “blower brush” mode of use. To the figure 1 , the accessory is in said first angular configuration, in which it is locked by the locking means of the device;
  • The figure 2 illustrates, in a side view, an embodiment of a hair styling apparatus of the figure 1 , the accessory being in said second angular configuration, in which it is locked by the locking means of the device;
  • The figure 3 illustrates, in a front view, the hairdressing device of the figure 2 ;
  • The figure 4 illustrates, in a rear view, the hairdressing device of the figure 2 ;
  • The figure 5 illustrates, in a sectional view along a plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the accessory of the device of the figure 1 , a design detail of the device, and in particular of the locking means of the latter;
  • The figure 6 illustrates, in a cutaway view, in longitudinal section of the apparatus of figures 1 and 5 , a design detail of the device, and in particular of the locking means of the latter;
  • The figure 7 illustrates, in a cutaway view, a design detail of the device of the figures 1 , 5 and 6 , and in particular of the locking means of the latter. The outer casing of the accessory has been omitted, and the actuator as well as the internal deflector have been made transparent, to highlight certain advantageous design aspects;
  • The figure 8 illustrates, in a sectional view along a plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the accessory of the hairdressing appliance of the figures 2 to 4 , a design detail of the device, and in particular of the locking means of the latter;
  • The figure 9 illustrates, in a cutaway view, in section along a plane orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the accessory of the hairdressing appliance of the figures 2 to 4 and 8 , a design detail of the device, and in particular of the locking means of the latter;
  • The figure 10 illustrates, in a cutaway view, a design detail of the device of the figures 2 to 4 , 8 and 9 , and in particular of the locking means of the latter. The outer casing of the accessory has been omitted, and the actuator and internal deflector have been made transparent, to highlight certain advantageous design aspects.

L'appareil de coiffure 1 conforme à l'invention est un appareil de coiffure portatif, conçu pour être saisi et manipulé à la main. Il s'agit d'un appareil de coiffure préférentiellement destiné à une utilisation dans un cadre domestique par un utilisateur ou une utilisatrice dépourvu(e) de compétences professionnelles particulières en matière de coiffure, c'est-à-dire tant en termes de séchage que de coiffage, de mise en forme des cheveux. Préférentiellement, l'appareil de coiffure 1 est conçu pour que l'utilisateur utilise l'appareil 1 sur lui-même, c'est-à-dire sur ses propres cheveux. Toutefois, il est parfaitement envisageable que l'appareil 1 soit conçu pour une utilisation par l'utilisateur sur les cheveux d'une tierce personne, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.The hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention is a portable hairdressing appliance, designed to be grasped and manipulated by hand. It is a hairdressing device preferably intended for use in a domestic setting by a user without specific professional skills in hairdressing, that is to say both in terms of drying that of styling, shaping the hair. Preferably, the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed so that the user uses the appliance 1 on himself, that is to say on his own hair. However, it is perfectly possible for the device 1 to be designed for use by the user on the hair of a third person, without departing from the scope of the invention.

L'appareil de coiffure 1, dont un mode de réalisation préférentiel est illustré aux figures, comprend un manche 2 (ou poignée) de préhension manuelle, qui est destiné à être saisi manuellement par l'utilisateur pour manipuler l'appareil 1 de coiffure. Le manche 2 s'étend entre une première extrémité 3 et une deuxième extrémité 4 opposée, de préférence longitudinalement selon un premier axe A-A'. L'appareil 1 de coiffure comprend également un module de soufflerie 5 embarqué, conçu pour générer un flux d'air (forcé), et un accessoire 6 (ou tête de soufflage) relié au manche 2, et par l'intermédiaire duquel le flux d'air généré par le module de soufflerie 5 est destiné à être dirigé hors de l'appareil 1 de coiffure pour pouvoir être projeté en direction des cheveux de l'utilisateur. L'appareil 1 de coiffure est pourvu d'une entrée d'air 7, par laquelle de l'air ambiant peut être aspiré par le module de soufflerie 5 en vue d'être soufflé en direction des cheveux de l'utilisateur. Ledit module de soufflerie 5, qui comprend avantageusement de manière connue un ventilateur mû par un moteur électrique, peut être agencé au sein du manche 2 ou au sein de l'accessoire 6. De manière plus préférentielle cependant, le module de soufflerie 5 de l'appareil 1 de coiffure est assemblé au manche 2 au niveau de la première extrémité 3 de ce dernier. Avantageusement, l'accessoire 6 est relié au manche 2 au niveau de la deuxième extrémité 4 dudit manche 2 et, plus avantageusement encore, de sorte que l'accessoire 6 prolonge ledit manche 2 à partir de ladite deuxième extrémité 4, comme dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures. De préférence, le module de soufflerie 5 est solidarisé au manche 2, au niveau de ladite première extrémité 3 de ce dernier, sans possibilité de mouvement, et en particulier de rotation, du module de soufflerie 5 relativement au manche 2. Le module de soufflerie 5 est donc préférentiellement déporté de l'accessoire 6 et du manche 2. Il est ainsi possible de dimensionner le module de soufflerie 5 de manière à générer un flux d'air d'un débit important, de façon économique, et sans pour autant impacter l'encombrement général de l'accessoire 6 et du manche 2. En outre, un tel agencement du module de soufflerie 5 permet avantageusement de mieux équilibrer le poids de l'appareil 1 de coiffure, par une répartition des masses de part et d'autre du manche 2, ce qui contribue à l'ergonomie et au confort d'usage de ce dernier. Dans le cas où le module de soufflerie 5 est agencé au sein du manche 2, ou est assemblé au manche 2 au niveau de la première extrémité 3 de ce dernier comme envisagé ci-dessus et illustré aux figures, l'appareil 1 de coiffure peut alors avantageusement comprendre un canal de guidage 8, ménagé à l'intérieur du manche 2, pour guider le flux d'air généré par le module de soufflerie 5 en direction de l'accessoire 6.The hairdressing appliance 1, a preferred embodiment of which is illustrated in the figures, comprises a handle 2 (or handle) for manual gripping, which is intended to be gripped manually by the user in order to manipulate the hairdressing appliance 1. The handle 2 extends between a first end 3 and an opposite second end 4, preferably longitudinally along a first axis A-A '. The hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises an on-board blower module 5, designed to generate a (forced) air flow, and an accessory 6 (or blowing head) connected to the handle 2, and through which the flow of air generated by the blower module 5 is intended to be directed out of the hairdressing appliance 1 in order to be able to be projected in the direction of the user's hair. The hairdressing appliance 1 is provided with an air inlet 7, through which ambient air can be drawn in by the blower module 5 with a view to being blown in the direction of the user's hair. Said blower module 5, which advantageously comprises in known manner a fan driven by an electric motor, can be arranged within the handle 2 or within the accessory 6. More preferably, however, the blower module 5 of the 1 hairdressing device is assembled to the handle 2 at the first end 3 of the latter. Advantageously, the accessory 6 is connected to the handle 2 at the level of the second end 4 of said handle 2 and, more advantageously still, so that the accessory 6 extends said handle 2 from said second end 4, as in the mode embodiment illustrated in the figures. Preferably, the blower module 5 is secured to the handle 2, at said first end 3 of the latter, without the possibility of movement, and in particular of rotation, of the blower module 5 relative to the handle 2. The blower module 5 is therefore preferably offset from the accessory 6 and from the handle 2. It is thus possible to size the blower module 5 so as to generate an air flow with a high flow rate, in an economical manner, and without however impacting the general size of the accessory 6 and of the handle 2. In addition, such an arrangement of the blower module 5 advantageously makes it possible to better balance the weight of the hairdressing appliance 1, by distributing the masses on both sides. other of handle 2, which contributes to the ergonomics and comfort of use of the latter. In the case where the blower module 5 is arranged within the handle 2, or is assembled on the handle 2 at the level of the first end 3 of the latter as envisaged above and illustrated in the figures, the hairdressing appliance 1 can then advantageously comprise a guide channel 8, formed inside the handle 2, to guide the air flow generated by the blower module 5 in the direction of the accessory 6.

De préférence, l'appareil 1 de coiffure comprend également un élément chauffant prévu pour élever la température du flux d'air généré par le module de soufflerie 5. Embarqué à l'intérieur de l'appareil 1 de coiffure, l'élément chauffant est agencé de sorte à être interposé dans le flux d'air généré par le module de soufflerie 5. Dans le mode de réalisation illustrée aux figures, l'élément chauffant est avantageusement positionné à l'intérieur d'un canal de guidage 8 du flux d'air ménagé dans le manche 2, tel qu'évoqué ci-dessus. Connu en tant que tel, l'élément chauffant est typiquement un élément chauffant électrique, fonctionnant sur le principe de l'effet Joule, et comprenant au moins une résistance électrique chauffante formée d'un fil conducteur électrique (non illustré) enroulé autour d'une âme 9 isolante. Alternativement, l'élément chauffant pourrait être logé à l'intérieur de l'accessoire 6, au détriment cependant de la compacité de ce dernier notamment.Preferably, the hairdressing appliance 1 also comprises a heating element provided to raise the temperature of the air flow generated by the blower module 5. Embedded inside the hairdressing appliance 1, the heating element is arranged so as to be interposed in the air flow generated by the blower module 5. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the heating element is advantageously positioned inside a guide channel 8 of the flow d air in the sleeve 2, as mentioned above. Known as such, the heating element is typically an electric heating element, operating on the principle of the Joule effect, and comprising at least one electric heating resistor formed of an electrically conductive wire (not shown) wound around it. an insulating core 9. Alternatively, the heating element could be housed inside the accessory 6, to the detriment, however, of the compactness of the latter in particular.

Avantageusement, l'appareil 1 de coiffure comprend des moyens de contrôle et / ou de réglage 10 manuels, par l'utilisateur, du fonctionnement de l'appareil 1 de coiffure, et en particulier du module de soufflerie 5 et / ou de l'élément chauffant de ce dernier. Il s'agit de moyens de réglage, par exemple de type interrupteurs à bascule, à bouton-poussoir et / ou de type variateurs à glissière ou à molette 10, comme dans l'exemple illustré aux figures 1 à 4, sur lesquels l'utilisateur peut directement agir afin d'activer / désactiver électriquement l'appareil 1 de coiffure et de modifier la vitesse de rotation du ventilateur du module de soufflerie 5, et donc la vitesse / le débit du flux d'air soufflé par l'accessoire 6, et / ou la température de chauffe de l'élément chauffant. De tels moyens de contrôle / réglage 10 manuels, connus en tant que tels, peuvent être positionnés, par exemple, au niveau du manche 2 ou au niveau du module de soufflerie 5, lorsque ce dernier est assemblé à la première extrémité 3 de ce dernier comme dans l'exemple illustré aux figures 1 à 4. Constituant avantageusement un appareil électroportatif, l'appareil 1 de coiffure est préférentiellement prévu pour être alimenté électriquement sur secteur, par l'intermédiaire d'un cordon d'alimentation 11. Alternativement, l'appareil 1 de coiffure pourrait être alimenté par une source d'énergie embarquée, comme par exemple une batterie d'accumulateurs électriques, qui pourrait alors être logée dans le manche 2.Advantageously, the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises means for controlling and / or adjusting 10 manually, by the user, the operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, and in particular of the blower module 5 and / or of the heating element of the latter. These are adjustment means, for example of the toggle switch type, push button type and / or slide or wheel variator type 10, as in the example illustrated in figures 1 to 4 , on which the user can directly act in order to electrically activate / deactivate the hairdressing appliance 1 and to modify the speed of rotation of the fan of the blower module 5, and therefore the speed / flow rate of the blown air flow by accessory 6, and / or the heating temperature of the heating element. Such manual control / adjustment means, known as such, can be positioned, for example, at the level of the handle 2 or at the level of the blower module 5, when the latter is assembled at the first end 3 of this. last as in the example shown in figures 1 to 4 . Advantageously constituting a portable electric appliance, the hairdressing appliance 1 is preferably designed to be supplied electrically from the mains, via a power cord 11. Alternatively, the hairdressing appliance 1 could be supplied by a power source. on-board energy, such as for example an electric accumulator battery, which could then be housed in handle 2.

L'accessoire 6 de l'appareil 1 de coiffure conforme à l'invention est pourvu d'une première sortie 12 d'air et d'une deuxième sortie 13 d'air, par l'intermédiaire desquelles le flux d'air est susceptible d'être soufflé par l'accessoire 6 en direction de cheveux de l'utilisateur. Lesdites première et deuxième sorties 12, 13 d'air sont distinctes, et donc non confondues, l'une de l'autre. Ledit accessoire 6 est monté à rotation, à pivotement, relativement au manche 2, pour évoluer entre au moins une première configuration angulaire (figures 1 et 5 à 7) dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par l'accessoire 6 par l'intermédiaire de la première sortie 12 d'air (et de préférence, uniquement par l'intermédiaire de ladite première sortie 12 d'air), et une deuxième configuration angulaire (figure 2 à 4 et 8 à 10) dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par l'accessoire 6 par l'intermédiaire de la deuxième sortie 13 d'air (et de préférence, uniquement par l'intermédiaire de ladite deuxième sortie 13 d'air). En d'autres termes, l'accessoire 6 est monté relativement au manche 2 selon une liaison pivot, de sorte à pouvoir ainsi tourner par rapport au manche 2, et l'appareil de coiffure 1 selon l'invention est conçu et configuré pour permettre à l'utilisateur, par pivotement de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2, de sélectionner alternativement l'une ou l'autre des première et deuxième 12, 13 sorties d'air de l'accessoire 6 par laquelle le flux d'air sera soufflé par ledit accessoire 6.The accessory 6 of the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention is provided with a first air outlet 12 and a second air outlet 13, through which the air flow is susceptible to to be blown by the accessory 6 in the direction of the user's hair. Said first and second air outlets 12, 13 are distinct, and therefore not coincident, from one another. Said accessory 6 is mounted to rotate, to pivot, relative to the handle 2, to move between at least a first angular configuration ( figures 1 and 5 to 7 ) in which the air flow is blown by the accessory 6 via the first air outlet 12 (and preferably only via said first air outlet 12), and a second angular configuration ( figure 2 to 4 and 8 to 10 ) in which the air flow is blown by the accessory 6 via the second air outlet 13 (and preferably only via said second air outlet 13). In other words, the accessory 6 is mounted relative to the handle 2 in a pivot connection, so as to be able to rotate relative to the handle 2, and the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention is designed and configured to allow the user, by pivoting the accessory 6 with respect to the handle 2, to alternately select one or the other of the first and second 12, 13 air outlets of the accessory 6 through which the flow of air will be blown by said accessory 6.

Avantageusement, l'accessoire 6 est monté à rotation relativement au manche 2 autour d'un deuxième axe B-B' qui est confondu avec le premier axe A-A' d'extension du manche 2, comme dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures. Néanmoins, le deuxième axe B-B' de rotation pourrait être parallèle audit premier axe A-A' et plus ou moins décalé par rapport à ce dernier. La cinématique de l'accessoire 6 est ainsi simple et fiable, et permet un maniement intuitif de l'appareil 1 de coiffure par l'utilisateur. Alternativement encore, on pourrait envisager que le deuxième axe B-B' soit sécant au premier axe A-A' selon un angle par exemple compris entre 5 et 15° ou encore par exemple sensiblement égal à 90°. Le passage de la première configuration angulaire à la deuxième configuration angulaire de l'accessoire 6 peut avantageusement correspondre, comme dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, à une rotation de l'accessoire 6 autour du deuxième axe B-B' de rotation d'un angle égal à 90°. Cette valeur d'angle n'est toutefois pas limitée en pratique, et le passage de la première configuration angulaire à la deuxième configuration angulaire de l'accessoire 6 pourra par exemple alternativement correspondre à une rotation de l'accessoire 6 autour du deuxième axe B-B' de rotation d'un angle égal à 180°.Advantageously, the accessory 6 is mounted to rotate relative to the handle 2 about a second axis BB 'which coincides with the first axis AA' of extension of the handle 2, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures. Nevertheless, the second axis BB ′ of rotation could be parallel to said first axis AA ′ and more or less offset with respect to the latter. The kinematics of the accessory 6 is thus simple and reliable, and allows intuitive handling of the hairdressing device 1 by the user. Alternatively again, it could be envisaged that the second axis BB ′ secant to the first axis AA ′ at an angle for example between 5 and 15 ° or else for example substantially equal to 90 °. The passage from the first angular configuration to the second angular configuration of the accessory 6 can advantageously correspond, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, to a rotation of the accessory 6 about the second axis BB 'of rotation of a angle equal to 90 °. This angle value is however not limited in practice, and the passage from the first angular configuration to the second angular configuration of the accessory 6 may for example alternately correspond to a rotation of the accessory 6 around the second axis BB 'of rotation of an angle equal to 180 °.

Selon une variante, retenue dans le mode de réalisation illustrée aux figures, l'accessoire 6 est conçu pour rester en permanence solidarisé au manche 2 de l'appareil 1 de coiffure, et n'est donc pas prévu (en usage normal) pour être dissocié du manche 2 de l'appareil 1 de coiffure par l'utilisateur. Cela permet notamment d'éviter à l'utilisateur de perdre un accessoire de son appareil de coiffure, puisque ce derniers est déjà disponible et monté sur l'appareil de coiffure. Selon une autre variante, l'accessoire 6 est conçu au contraire pour être assemblé de manière amovible au manche 2, de telle sorte que l'utilisateur peut séparer l'accessoire 6 du manche 2, par exemple pour nettoyer ou pour remplacer ledit accessoire 6.According to a variant, retained in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the accessory 6 is designed to remain permanently attached to the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1, and is therefore not intended (in normal use) to be dissociated from the handle 2 of the hairdressing device 1 by the user. This makes it possible in particular to prevent the user from losing an accessory of his hairstyling appliance, since the latter is already available and mounted on the hairstyling appliance. According to another variant, the accessory 6 is designed on the contrary to be assembled in a removable manner to the handle 2, so that the user can separate the accessory 6 from the handle 2, for example to clean or to replace said accessory 6. .

Dans le cas, en particulier, où le module de soufflerie 5 est agencé au sein du manche 2, ou est assemblé au manche 2 au niveau de la première extrémité 3 de ce dernier comme envisagé ci-dessus, l'appareil 1 de coiffure peut en outre comprendre un déflecteur 14 interne, avantageusement relié de manière fixe et immobile relativement au manche 2, et qui est conçu et configuré pour guider le flux d'air généré par le module de soufflerie 5 à travers l'accessoire 6, depuis le canal de guidage 8 ménagé dans le manche 2 vers la première sortie 12 d'air lorsque l'accessoire 6 occupe ladite première configuration angulaire, et réciproquement vers la deuxième sortie 13 d'air lorsque l'accessoire 6 occupe ladite deuxième configuration angulaire.In the case, in particular, where the blower module 5 is arranged within the handle 2, or is assembled to the handle 2 at the level of the first end 3 of the latter as envisaged above, the hairdressing appliance 1 can further comprise an internal deflector 14, advantageously connected in a fixed and immobile manner relative to the handle 2, and which is designed and configured to guide the flow of air generated by the blower module 5 through the accessory 6, from the channel guide 8 formed in the handle 2 towards the first air outlet 12 when the accessory 6 occupies said first angular configuration, and reciprocally to the second air outlet 13 when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration.

Avantageusement, les première et deuxième sorties 12, 13 d'air de l'accessoire 6 présentent des ouvertures de géométries différentes. En d'autres termes, la section utile de passage d'air de l'ouverture de la première sortie 12 d'air est définie par un contour (ou une pluralité de contours) de forme différente de la forme du contour (ou de la pluralité de contours) qui définit respectivement la section utile de passage d'air de l'ouverture de la deuxième sortie 13 d'air. Le flux d'air soufflé par l'accessoire 6 présentera donc ainsi avantageusement un profil différent selon la sortie d'air 12, 13 sélectionnée.Advantageously, the first and second air outlets 12, 13 of the accessory 6 have openings of different geometries. In other words, the useful air passage section of the opening of the first air outlet 12 is defined by a contour (or a plurality of contours) of a shape different from the shape of the contour (or of the plurality of contours) which respectively define the useful air passage section of the opening of the second air outlet 13. The air flow blown by the accessory 6 will therefore advantageously have a different profile depending on the air outlet 12, 13 selected.

Il est envisageable, sans sortir pour autant du cadre de l'invention, que les première et deuxième sorties 12, 13 d'air soient l'une et / ou l'autre formées par des pièces accessoires assemblées de manière amovible (par exemple par encliquetage, vissage, emmanchement à force, etc.) au reste de l'accessoire 6 monté à rotation relativement au manche 2. En effet, cela permettrait à l'utilisateur de doter l'appareil de coiffure 1 de deux sorties d'air (et non d'une seule, comme c'est le cas pour les appareils de coiffure classiques), distinctes et de sections de géométries différentes, et de pouvoir ainsi utiliser successivement l'une ou l'autre d'entre elles, sans opérations intermédiaires de désassemblage / réassemblage de pièces, tout en conservant néanmoins la faculté d'échanger l'une ou l'autre de ces pièces accessoires selon l'usage particulier que l'utilisateur souhaite faire de l'appareil 1 de coiffure. Il est toutefois avantageux que l'accessoire 6 forme au contraire un ensemble cohérent en tant que tel, non destiné à être désassemblé par l'utilisateur, les première et deuxième sorties 12, 13 d'air étant formées par un ou plusieurs composants inamovibles (en usage normal) appartenant à l'accessoire 6. Ainsi, par le biais d'une rotation de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2 de l'appareil 1, l'utilisateur peut sélectionner l'une ou l'autre des première sortie 12 d'air (première configuration angulaire) ou deuxième sortie 13 d'air (deuxième configuration angulaire), sans avoir à installer ou démonter un quelconque élément accessoire de l'appareil 1 de coiffure. L'utilisateur bénéficie ainsi d'un usage facile et rapide de l'appareil 1 et est certain de n'égarer aucun élément de ce dernier.It is conceivable, without departing from the scope of the invention, for the first and second air outlets 12, 13 to be one and / or the other formed by accessory parts assembled in a removable manner (for example by snap-fitting, screwing, press-fitting, etc.) to the rest of the accessory 6 rotatably mounted relative to the handle 2. In fact, this would allow the user to provide the hairdressing device 1 with two air outlets ( and not of a single one, as is the case for conventional hairdressing devices), distinct and of sections of different geometries, and thus being able to use one or the other of them successively, without intermediate operations disassembly / reassembly of parts, while nevertheless retaining the ability to exchange one or other of these accessory parts according to the particular use that the user wishes to make of the hairdressing appliance 1. It is however advantageous that the accessory 6 forms on the contrary a coherent whole as such, not intended to be disassembled by the user, the first and second air outlets 12, 13 being formed by one or more irremovable components ( in normal use) belonging to the accessory 6. Thus, by means of a rotation of the accessory 6 with respect to the handle 2 of the device 1, the user can select one or the other of the first air outlet 12 (first angular configuration) or second air outlet 13 (second angular configuration), without having to install or remove any accessory element of the hairdressing appliance 1. The user thus benefits from a easy and quick use of the device 1 and is certain not to lose any part of the latter.

Il est avantageux, selon le ou les usages auxquels est destiné l'appareil 1 de coiffure, qu'au moins l'une des première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire 6 corresponde à une orientation (ou position) angulaire prédéterminée unique de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2. Ainsi, lorsque l'accessoire 6 n'est pas orienté selon cette orientation ou position angulaire prédéterminée unique relativement au deuxième axe B-B' de rotation, le flux d'air ne peut avantageusement pas être soufflé par l'accessoire 6 par l'intermédiaire de la première ou de la deuxième sortie 12, 13 d'air concernée. Une telle caractéristique s'avère intéressante, en particulier, dans le cas où l'appareil 1 de coiffure est conçu de manière à être utilisé selon un mode « sèche-cheveux » lorsque l'accessoire 6 de l'appareil 1 occupe l'une et / ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires, et que l'on souhaite que le flux d'air soit alors soufflé par l'accessoire 6 selon une direction moyenne unique, prédéfinie.It is advantageous, depending on the use (s) for which the hairdressing appliance 1 is intended, that at least one of the first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation (or position) of the 'accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. Thus, when the accessory 6 is not oriented according to this single predetermined orientation or angular position relative to the second axis BB' of rotation, the air flow can advantageously not be blown by the 'accessory 6 via the first or second air outlet 12, 13 concerned. Such a characteristic proves to be advantageous, in particular, in the case where the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed so as to be used in a “hair dryer” mode when the accessory 6 of the appliance 1 occupies one. and / or the other of said first and second angular configurations, and that it is desired that the air flow is then blown by the accessory 6 in a single, predefined mean direction.

De manière alternative ou complémentaire, il est également avantageux, toujours selon le ou les usages auxquels est destiné l'appareil 1 de coiffure, qu'au moins l'une des première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire 6 autorise une orientation angulaire de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 qui est variable dans une plage angulaire prédéterminée. En d'autres termes, la première et / ou deuxième configuration angulaire concernée correspond, dans ce cas, à une pluralité d'orientation (ou positions) angulaires que l'accessoire 6 sera apte à occuper relativement au manche 2, dans une plage angulaire prédéterminée, bornée (par exemple comprise entre 20° et 60°). Ainsi, lorsque l'accessoire 6 occupe une telle configuration angulaire à orientation angulaire variable, l'accessoire 6 présente une certaine latitude de rotation autour du deuxième axe B-B' de rotation et est donc susceptible de pouvoir pivoter par rapport au manche 2 dans ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée, bornée, tout en soufflant le flux d'air hors de l'appareil 1 de coiffure. Une telle caractéristique s'avère intéressante, par exemple, dans le cas où l'appareil 1 de coiffure est conçu de manière à pouvoir être utilisé selon un mode « sèche-cheveux » lorsque l'accessoire 6 de l'appareil 1 occupe l'une et / ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires, et que l'on souhaite que le flux d'air puisse alors être soufflé par l'accessoire 6 selon une direction variable (de sorte, par exemple, à permettre un balayage des cheveux par le flux d'air soufflé par l'accessoire 6 sans nécessiter pour l'utilisateur d'effectuer un mouvement du poignet de la main qui tient le manche 2 de l'appareil 1 de coiffure).Alternatively or in addition, it is also advantageous, still depending on the use (s) for which the hairdressing appliance 1 is intended, that at least one of the first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 allows an angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which is variable within a predetermined angular range. In other words, the first and / or second angular configuration concerned corresponds, in this case, to a plurality of angular orientations (or positions) that the accessory 6 will be able to occupy relative to the handle 2, in an angular range predetermined, bounded (for example between 20 ° and 60 °). Thus, when the accessory 6 occupies such an angular configuration with variable angular orientation, the accessory 6 has a certain latitude of rotation about the second axis BB 'of rotation and is therefore capable of being able to pivot relative to the handle 2 in said range. predetermined angular, limited, while blowing the air flow out of the hairdressing device 1. Such a characteristic turns out to be advantageous, for example, in the case where the hairdressing appliance 1 is designed so that it can be used in a “hair dryer” mode when the accessory 6 of the appliance 1 occupies one and / or the other of said first and second angular configurations, and when it is desired that the air flow can then be blown by the accessory 6 in a variable direction (so, for example, to allow sweeping of the hair by the air flow blown by the accessory 6 without requiring the user to perform a movement of the wrist of the hand holding the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1).

De manière plus avantageuse encore, l'appareil 1 peut être plus spécifiquement conçu et configuré de sorte que :

  • la deuxième configuration angulaire (et / ou respectivement la première configuration angulaire) autorise une orientation angulaire variable de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 selon une plage angulaire prédéterminée, conformément à ce qui précède, et que
  • la deuxième sortie 13 d'air correspondante (et / ou respectivement la première sortie 12 d'air correspondante) comprend au moins une première et une deuxième portions 13A, 13B de sortie d'air, qui sont préférentiellement distinctes et non contiguës.
Even more advantageously, the apparatus 1 can be more specifically designed and configured so that:
  • the second angular configuration (and / or respectively the first angular configuration) allows a variable angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 according to a predetermined angular range, in accordance with the above, and that
  • the corresponding second air outlet 13 (and / or respectively the corresponding first air outlet 12) comprises at least a first and a second air outlet portions 13A, 13B, which are preferably distinct and not contiguous.

L'appareil 1 pourra alors être spécifiquement configuré pour que l'accessoire 6 soit apte à souffler le flux d'air par l'une et / ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième portions 13A, 13B de la deuxième sortie 13 d'air (et / ou respectivement la première sortie 12 d'air) lorsque l'accessoire 6 occupe ladite deuxième configuration angulaire (et/ ou respectivement ladite première configuration angulaire). Autrement dit, selon la position angulaire de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2, dans la plage angulaire prédéterminée, le flux d'air pourra être soufflé par l'accessoire 6 soit par l'intermédiaire de la première portion 13A de sortie d'air, soit par l'intermédiaire de la deuxième portion 13B de sortie d'air, soit encore simultanément par l'intermédiaire desdites première et deuxième portions 13A, 13B de sortie d'air.The device 1 can then be specifically configured so that the accessory 6 is able to blow the air flow through one and / or the other of said first and second portions 13A, 13B of the second air outlet 13. (and / or respectively the first air outlet 12) when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration (and / or respectively said first angular configuration). In other words, depending on the angular position of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2, in the predetermined angular range, the air flow can be blown by the accessory 6 or via the first outlet portion 13A d air, either via the second air outlet portion 13B, or also simultaneously via said first and second air outlet portions 13A, 13B.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré en exemple aux figures, l'appareil 1 de coiffure est avantageusement conçu pour évoluer entre un mode « sèche-cheveux » (première configuration angulaire) et un mode « brosse soufflante » (deuxième configuration angulaire), selon la configuration angulaire occupée par l'accessoire 6 monté à rotation par rapport au manche 2 de l'appareil 1. L'accessoire 6 présente à ce titre une première face 15, qui porte la première sortie 12 d'air de l'accessoire 6. Comme illustré notamment à la figure 4, ladite première sortie 12 d'air présente avantageusement une ouverture de forme générale oblongue, allongée (flux d'air sortant sous la forme d'une lame d'air). Alternativement, ladite première sortie 12 d'air pourrait présenter, par exemple, une ouverture de forme générale circulaire (flux d'air sortant sous une forme sensiblement cylindrique ou tronconique). Ainsi, lorsque l'accessoire 6 occupe ladite première configuration angulaire relativement au manche 2, l'appareil 1 de coiffure peut être avantageusement utilisé pour sécher les cheveux. Avantageusement, la première configuration angulaire correspond, comme envisagé ci-avant, à une orientation angulaire prédéterminée unique de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2. Ainsi, dans le mode « sèche-cheveux », l'accessoire 6 souffle avantageusement le flux d'air par l'intermédiaire de la première sortie 12 d'air selon une direction moyenne unique, prédéfinie, conformément aux explications fournies précédemment.In the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, the hairdressing appliance 1 is advantageously designed to change between a "hair dryer" mode. "(First angular configuration) and a" blower brush "mode (second angular configuration), depending on the angular configuration occupied by the accessory 6 mounted to rotate with respect to the handle 2 of the device 1. The accessory 6 presents to this title a first face 15, which carries the first air outlet 12 of the accessory 6. As illustrated in particular in figure 4 , said first air outlet 12 advantageously has an opening of generally oblong, elongated shape (flow of air exiting in the form of an air knife). Alternatively, said first air outlet 12 could have, for example, an opening of generally circular shape (air flow exiting in a substantially cylindrical or frustoconical shape). Thus, when the accessory 6 occupies said first angular configuration relative to the handle 2, the hairdressing appliance 1 can advantageously be used for drying the hair. Advantageously, the first angular configuration corresponds, as envisaged above, to a single predetermined angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. Thus, in the “hair dryer” mode, the accessory 6 advantageously blows the flow d. air through the first air outlet 12 in a single, predefined mean direction, in accordance with the explanations provided above.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré en exemple aux figures, l'accessoire 6 présente également une deuxième face 16, qui porte la deuxième sortie 13 d'air de l'accessoire 6. Avantageusement, les première et deuxième faces 15, 16 sont opposées l'une à l'autre, par exemple en étant positionnées de part et d'autre du deuxième axe B-B' de rotation de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2. L'accessoire 6 est pourvu, au niveau de ladite deuxième face 16, d'un élément d'engagement mécanique 17 des cheveux, avantageusement formé de rangées ou barrettes 17A, 17B, 17C de poils (ou picots) de brosse. Comme cela est illustré en particulier aux figures 3, 5 et 8, la deuxième sortie 13 d'air de l'accessoire 6 comprend, comme envisagé ci-avant, une première et une deuxième portions 13A, 13B de sortie d'air, qui sont préférentiellement distinctes et non contiguës. Dans ce mode de réalisation, lesdites première et deuxième portions 13A, 13B de sortie d'air forment des fentes longitudinales, et sont avantageusement positionnées de part de d'autre de l'élément d'engagement mécanique 17 des cheveux. Toutefois, lesdites première et deuxième portions 13A, 13B de sortie d'air pourraient bien évidemment être de forme et de positionnement différents. A la différence de la première configuration angulaire, la deuxième configuration angulaire de l'accessoire 6 de l'appareil 1 de coiffure illustré aux figures autorise une orientation angulaire variable de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 selon une plage angulaire prédéterminé. Qui plus est, l'appareil 1 de coiffure est configuré pour que l'accessoire 6 soit apte à souffler le flux d'air par l'une et / ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième portions 13A, 13B de la deuxième sortie 13 d'air lorsque l'accessoire 6 occupe ladite deuxième configuration angulaire. Ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur emploie l'appareil 1 de coiffure selon le mode « brosse soufflante », c'est-à-dire avec l'accessoire 6 occupant sa deuxième configuration angulaire par rapport au manche 2, l'interaction entre les cheveux de l'utilisateur et l'élément d'engagement mécanique 17 des cheveux de l'accessoire 6 pourra entraîner un pivotement de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2 selon le deuxième axe B-B'. Cela aura avantageusement pour effet de souffler le flux d'air sélectivement par l'une ou l'autre des première et deuxième portions 13A, 13B de la deuxième sortie 13 d'air selon le sens de brossage des cheveux, et donc selon le sens de pivotement de l'accessoire 6 autour du deuxième axe B-B'. De la sorte, le flux d'air sera avantageusement toujours soufflé au plus près des cheveux de l'utilisateur, et dans une direction toujours optimale en fonction du sens de déplacement de l'appareil 1. En l'occurrence, le flux d'air sera ainsi toujours soufflé dans un sens allant de la racine des cheveux vers la pointe des cheveux, ce sens étant particulièrement intéressant pour certaines opérations de mises en forme des cheveux ou pour des opérations de démêlage.In the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, the accessory 6 also has a second face 16, which carries the second air outlet 13 of the accessory 6. Advantageously, the first and second faces 15, 16 are opposite. 'to each other, for example by being positioned on either side of the second axis BB' of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. The accessory 6 is provided, at said second face 16, a mechanical engagement element 17 of the hair, advantageously formed of rows or bars 17A, 17B, 17C of bristles (or pins) of the brush. As illustrated in particular at figures 3 , 5 and 8 , the second air outlet 13 of the accessory 6 comprises, as envisaged above, a first and a second air outlet portions 13A, 13B, which are preferably separate and not contiguous. In this embodiment, said first and second air outlet portions 13A, 13B form longitudinal slots, and are advantageously positioned on either side of the engagement element. hair mechanics 17. However, said first and second air outlet portions 13A, 13B could obviously be of different shape and positioning. Unlike the first angular configuration, the second angular configuration of the accessory 6 of the hairdressing appliance 1 illustrated in the figures allows a variable angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 according to a predetermined angular range. What is more, the hairdressing appliance 1 is configured so that the accessory 6 is able to blow the air flow through one and / or the other of said first and second portions 13A, 13B of the second outlet 13. of air when the accessory 6 occupies said second angular configuration. Thus, when the user uses the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the “blower brush” mode, that is to say with the accessory 6 occupying its second angular configuration with respect to the handle 2, the interaction between the hair of the user and the mechanical engagement element 17 of the hair of the accessory 6 can cause the accessory 6 to pivot relative to the handle 2 along the second axis B-B '. This will advantageously have the effect of blowing the air flow selectively through one or the other of the first and second portions 13A, 13B of the second air outlet 13 according to the direction of brushing of the hair, and therefore according to the direction. of pivoting of the accessory 6 about the second axis B-B '. In this way, the air flow will advantageously always be blown as close as possible to the user's hair, and in a direction that is always optimal as a function of the direction of movement of the device 1. In this case, the flow of air will thus always be blown in a direction going from the root of the hair towards the tip of the hair, this direction being particularly advantageous for certain hair shaping operations or for disentangling operations.

Avantageusement, l'appareil 1 de coiffure est par ailleurs conçu pour que, en l'absence d'interaction entre les cheveux de l'utilisateur et l'élément d'engagement mécanique 17 des cheveux de l'accessoire 6, l'accessoire 6 revient automatiquement dans une position angulaire connue, dite de repos, qui est par exemple sensiblement médiane au sein de ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée. A cet effet, des moyens de rappel, comme par exemple des ressorts ou des aimants, pourront être éventuellement prévus entre le manche 2 et l'accessoire 6, comme cela sera discuté plus loin.Advantageously, the hairdressing appliance 1 is moreover designed so that, in the absence of interaction between the user's hair and the mechanical engagement element 17 of the hair of the accessory 6, the accessory 6 automatically returns to a known angular position, called rest position, which is for example substantially median within said predetermined angular range. For this purpose, recall means, such as for example springs or magnets, could possibly be provided between the handle 2 and the accessory 6, as will be discussed below.

Compte tenu de ce qui précède, l'appareil de coiffure 1 conforme à l'invention donc permet avantageusement à l'utilisateur de choisir entre au moins un premier mode d'utilisation (première configuration angulaire, par exemple pour réaliser un séchage des cheveux) et un deuxième mode d'utilisation (deuxième configuration angulaire, par exemple pour réaliser un brossage des cheveux) de l'appareil de coiffure 1 par une simple rotation de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2. Avantageusement, le passage de l'accessoire 6 d'une configuration angulaire à l'autre est réalisé par l'utilisateur, ce dernier tenant d'une main le manche 2 de l'appareil de coiffure 1 et saisissant, de l'autre main, l'accessoire 6 afin de lui imprimer un mouvement de rotation autour de son axe de rotation B-B' par rapport au manche 2.In view of the above, the hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention therefore advantageously allows the user to choose between at least a first mode of use (first angular configuration, for example for drying the hair) and a second mode of use (second angular configuration, for example for brushing the hair) of the hairdressing appliance 1 by simply rotating the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. Advantageously, the passage of the accessory 6 from one angular configuration to another is made by the user, the latter holding the handle 2 of the hairdressing appliance 1 with one hand and grasping, with the other hand, the accessory 6 in order to print a rotational movement around its axis of rotation BB 'with respect to the handle 2.

De préférence, l'accessoire 6 comprend une enveloppe 18 externe creuse (ou boîtier), dont une surface extérieure définit essentiellement la forme et le contour externes de l'accessoire 6 et, avantageusement, la forme et le contour externes d'une partie terminale de l'appareil 1 de coiffure qui est reliée au manche 2 dudit appareil 1 de coiffure, de manière à prolonger avantageusement ledit manche 2. Avantageusement, l'enveloppe 18 externe est conformée pour en permettre une préhension manuelle par l'utilisateur, afin que ce dernier puisse imprimer directement à la main à ladite enveloppe 18 externe (et donc à l'accessoire 6), comme envisagé ci-dessus, un mouvement de pivotement autour du deuxième axe B-B' de rotation de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2, pour positionner ledit accessoire 6 dans l'une ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires, et donc pour sélectionner ainsi l'une ou l'autre desdites première 12 et deuxième 13 sorties d'air de l'accessoire 6 par l'intermédiaire de laquelle le flux d'air sera soufflé hors de l'accessoire 6.Preferably, the accessory 6 comprises a hollow outer casing 18 (or housing), an outer surface of which essentially defines the external shape and contour of the accessory 6 and, advantageously, the external shape and contour of an end portion. of the hairdressing appliance 1 which is connected to the handle 2 of said hairdressing appliance 1, so as to advantageously extend said handle 2. Advantageously, the outer casing 18 is shaped to allow manual gripping thereof by the user, so that the latter can print directly by hand to said outer casing 18 (and therefore to the accessory 6), as envisaged above, a pivoting movement about the second axis BB 'of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2, to position said accessory 6 in one or the other of said first and second angular configurations, and therefore to thus select one or the other of said first 12 and second 13 air outlets of the accessory 6 through which the air flow will be blown out of the accessory 6.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré en exemple aux figures, l'appareil 1 de coiffure comprend un déflecteur 14 interne, comme envisagé précédemment, qui prolonge axialement, au-delà de la deuxième extrémité 4 du manche 2, le canal de guidage 8 du flux d'air ménagé à l'intérieur du manche 2 (figures 5 à 10). Dans cet exemple, l'enveloppe 18 externe de l'accessoire 6 est essentiellement formée de deux demi-coques 18A, 18B fixées l'une à l'autre (par exemple, par vissage ou par encliquetage), et qui définissent respectivement au moins en partie lesdites première et deuxième faces 15, 16 de l'accessoire 6. Pour permettre l'assemblage à rotation de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2, avec le deuxième axe B-B' de rotation de l'accessoire 6 avantageusement confondu avec le premier axe A-A' d'extension longitudinale du manche 2, le déflecteur 14 interne est pourvu, au voisinage de la deuxième extrémité 4 du manche 2 d'une lèvre 19 périphérique annulaire, qui s'étend avantageusement dans un plan orthogonal au premier axe A-A' du manche 2. Chacune des demi-coques 18A, 18B de l'enveloppe 18 externe de l'accessoire 6 est pourvue, au niveau d'une surface interne, d'une portion 20A, 20B de gorge complémentaire de la lèvre 19 périphérique annuaire, pour capturer ladite lèvre 19 périphérique annulaire et assurer ainsi l'assemblage à rotation de l'accessoire 6 lors que lesdites demi-coques 18A, 18B sont fixées l'une à l'autre (figures 6 et 9).In the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises an internal deflector 14, as envisaged above, which extends axially, beyond the second end 4 of the handle 2, the channel guide 8 of the air flow inside the handle 2 ( figures 5 to 10 ). In this example, the outer casing 18 of the accessory 6 is essentially formed of two half-shells 18A, 18B fixed to one another (for example, by screwing or by snap-fastening), and which respectively define at least partly said first and second faces 15, 16 of the accessory 6. To allow the rotational assembly of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2, with the second axis BB 'of rotation of the accessory 6 advantageously coincides with the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2, the internal deflector 14 is provided, in the vicinity of the second end 4 of the handle 2 with an annular peripheral lip 19, which advantageously extends in a plane orthogonal to the first axis AA 'of the handle 2. Each of the half-shells 18A, 18B of the outer casing 18 of the accessory 6 is provided, at an internal surface, with a portion 20A, 20B with a groove complementary to the peripheral lip 19 directory, to capture said annular peripheral lip 19 and thus ensure the rotational assembly of the accessory 6 when said half-shells 18A, 18B are fixed to one another ( figures 6 and 9 ).

Conformément à l'invention, l'appareil 1 de coiffure comprend en outre un moyen de verrouillage de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 dans au moins l'une desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires pour interdire à l'accessoire 6 de quitter la première ou deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle il se trouve. L'appareil 1 de coiffure conforme à l'invention comprend également un organe de commande 21 pour permettre à l'utilisateur de l'appareil 1 de coiffure de commander le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6 par ledit moyen de verrouillage.According to the invention, the hairdressing appliance 1 further comprises a means for locking the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 in at least one of said first and second angular configurations to prevent the accessory 6 from leaving the first or second angular configuration in which it is located. The hairdressing appliance 1 according to the invention also comprises a control member 21 to allow the user of the hairdressing appliance 1 to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory 6 by said locking means. .

Ledit moyen de verrouillage est ainsi avantageusement conçu pour évoluer, de manière réversible, entre :

  • une configuration verrouillée, dans laquelle ledit moyen de verrouillage inhibe mécaniquement toute possibilité d'entraîner l'accessoire 6 en rotation relativement au manche 2, selon le deuxième axe B-B' de rotation, pour faire quitter à l'accessoire 6 l'une et / ou l'autre des configurations angulaires dans laquelle il se trouve verrouillé, et
  • une configuration déverrouillée, dans laquelle ledit moyen de verrouillage autorise au contraire une mise en rotation de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 selon ledit deuxième axe B-B' de rotation, de sorte qu'il devient alors mécaniquement possible de faire quitter à l'accessoire 6 l'une et / ou l'autre des configurations angulaires dans laquelle il se trouve, pour l'amener avantageusement dans l'autre desdites configurations angulaires qu'il est susceptible d'occuper alternativement.
Said locking means is thus advantageously designed to change, in a reversible manner, between:
  • a locked configuration, in which said locking means mechanically inhibits any possibility of driving the accessory 6 in rotation relative to the handle 2, along the second axis BB 'of rotation, to cause the accessory 6 to exit one and / either of the angular configurations in which it is locked, and
  • an unlocked configuration, in which said locking means allows on the contrary a setting in rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 according to said second axis BB 'of rotation, so that it then becomes mechanically possible to make the accessory 6 one and / or the other of the angular configurations in which it is located, to bring it advantageously into the other of said angular configurations that it is likely to occupy alternately.

Le passage de la configuration verrouillée à la configuration déverrouillée, et réciproquement de la configuration déverrouillée à la configuration verrouillée, nécessite une action positive de la part de l'utilisateur sur, c'est-à-dire à l'encontre de, l'organe de commande 21 du verrouillage / déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6. En effet, une fois verrouillé dans l'une et / ou l'autre première et deuxième configurations angulaires par rapport au manche 2, l'accessoire 6 ne pourra donc pas quitter la configuration angulaire dans laquelle il se trouve, en l'absence d'action positive préalable de la part de l'utilisateur sur l'organe de commande 21 pour commander le déverrouillage du moyen de verrouillage. En particulier, tout mise en rotation manuelle de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 est rendue impossible lorsque l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans l'une et / ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires et que le moyen de verrouillage est en configuration verrouillée. Cela garantit à l'utilisateur confort et sécurité d'utilisation, dans la mesure où il est assuré que l'accessoire 6 ne quittera pas inopinément sa position. Cela trouve tout particulièrement son intérêt lorsque l'accessoire 6 est équipé d'élément d'engagement des cheveux 17 comme décrit précédemment.The passage from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration, and vice versa from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration, requires a positive action on the part of the user on, that is to say against, the control member 21 for locking / unlocking the accessory 6. In fact, once locked in one and / or the other first and second angular configurations with respect to the handle 2, the accessory 6 will therefore not be able to leave the angular configuration in which it is located, in the absence of prior positive action on the part of the user on the control member 21 to control the unlocking of the locking means. In particular, any manual rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 is made impossible when the accessory 6 is in one and / or the other of said first and second angular configurations and the locking means is in locked configuration. This guarantees the user comfort and safety of use, insofar as it is ensured that the accessory 6 will not unexpectedly leave its position. This is particularly useful when the accessory 6 is equipped with a hair engagement element 17 as described above.

Au sens de l'invention, l'organe de commande 21 est fonctionnellement indépendant du manche 2 et de l'accessoire 6. En d'autres termes, bien que l'organe de commande 21 puisse être porté par, intégré dans, le manche 2 et ou l'accessoire 6 comme cela sera détaillé plus loin, ces derniers ne constituent pas en tant que tels ledit organe de commande 21. En particulier, le déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6 ne peut pas être commandé par l'utilisateur en exerçant uniquement un effort sur le manche 2 et / ou l'accessoire 6 dans leur ensemble.Within the meaning of the invention, the control member 21 is functionally independent of the handle 2 and of the accessory 6. In other words, although the control member 21 can be carried by, integrated in, the handle 2 and or the accessory 6 as will be detailed later, the latter do not as such constitute said control member 21. In particular, the unlocking of the accessory 6 cannot be controlled by the user by exercising only a force on the handle 2 and / or the accessory 6 as a whole.

Au contraire, une action volontaire de la part de l'utilisateur sur l'organe de commande 21 est nécessaire pour permettre le déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6.On the contrary, a voluntary action on the part of the user on the control member 21 is necessary to allow the unlocking of the accessory 6.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, ledit moyen de verrouillage est avantageusement conçu pour verrouiller alternativement l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2

  • d'une part dans ladite première configuration angulaire, dans laquelle l'appareil 1 peut être avantageusement utilisé en mode « sèche-cheveux », pour interdire à l'accessoire 6 de quitter la première configuration angulaire, lorsque l'accessoire se trouve dans ladite première configuration angulaire, et
  • d'autre part dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire, dans laquelle l'appareil 1 peut être avantageusement utilisé en mode « brosse soufflante », pour interdire à l'accessoire 6 de quitter la deuxième configuration angulaire, lorsque l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire.
In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, said locking means is advantageously designed to alternately lock the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2
  • on the one hand in said first angular configuration, in which the device 1 can be advantageously used in "hair dryer" mode, to prevent the accessory 6 from leaving the first angular configuration, when the accessory is in said first angular configuration, and
  • on the other hand in said second angular configuration, in which the device 1 can be advantageously used in “blower brush” mode, to prevent the accessory 6 from leaving the second angular configuration, when the accessory 6 is in said second angular configuration.

La possibilité ainsi offerte par l'appareil 1 de verrouiller la configuration angulaire de l'accessoire en mode « sèche-cheveux » (première configuration angulaire) permet notamment d'éviter avantageusement que l'accessoire 6 entre en rotation par inertie et quitte inopinément sa première configuration angulaire « sèche-cheveux », lorsque l'utilisateur sèche ses cheveux à l'aide de l'appareil 1 en effectuant un mouvement de rotation alternatif du poignet de la main qui tient le manche 2 de l'appareil 1. La possibilité offerte par l'appareil 1 de verrouiller alternativement la configuration angulaire de l'accessoire en mode « brosse soufflante » (deuxième configuration angulaire) permet quant à elle en particulier d'éviter que, lorsque l'utilisateur brosse ses cheveux à l'aide de l'appareil 1, l'interaction entre les cheveux de l'utilisateur et l'élément d'engagement mécanique 17 des cheveux de l'accessoire 6 entraîne un effort suffisant pour faire pivoter l'accessoire 6 autour du deuxième axe B-B et lui faire ainsi quitter sa deuxième configuration angulaire « brosse soufflante ».The possibility thus offered by the device 1 of locking the angular configuration of the accessory in "hair dryer" mode (first angular configuration) makes it possible in particular to advantageously prevent the accessory 6 from rotating by inertia and unexpectedly leaving its position. first angular “hair dryer” configuration, when the user dries his hair using the device 1 by performing an alternating rotational movement of the wrist of the hand which holds the handle 2 of the device 1. The possibility offered by the device 1 to alternately lock the angular configuration of the accessory in "blower brush" mode (second angular configuration) in turn makes it possible in particular to prevent the user from brushing his hair using apparatus 1, the interaction between the user's hair and the mechanical engaging element 17 of the hair of the attachment 6 results in sufficient effort to rotate the attachment 6 around the second th axis B-B and thus make it leave its second angular configuration "blower brush".

S'il est ainsi avantageux que le moyen de verrouillage soit conçu pour permettre un verrouillage de l'accessoire 6 dans chacune des différentes configurations angulaires que l'accessoire 6 est susceptible d'occuper relativement au manche 2, comme dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, il n'en reste cependant pas moins tout à fait envisageable de ne prévoir un tel verrouillage que pour une seule desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires, selon l'utilisation à laquelle est destiné l'appareil 1. Pour autant, l'appareil 1 de coiffure pourra toutefois éventuellement comprendre un moyen de limitation de la rotation de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 - lorsque ledit accessoire occupe celle desdites configurations angulaires qui ne serait pas susceptible d'être verrouillée - pour limiter, sans toutefois interdire complètement, la capacité de l'accessoire 6 à quitter la configuration angulaire « non verrouillable » qu'il occupe. Ledit moyen de limitation pourra par exemple être formé d'une paire d'aimants, de culs-de-poule, ou autres. Avantageusement, ledit un moyen de limitation pourra par ailleurs jouer un rôle de moyen d'indexation, permettant à l'utilisateur de savoir que l'accessoire 6 se trouve bien dans la configuration angulaire « non verrouillable » concernée. Il restera toutefois possible de faire quitter à l'accessoire 6 ladite configuration angulaire « non verrouillable », en exerçant un couple suffisant à l'encontre de l'accessoire 6 et du manche 2.If it is thus advantageous that the locking means is designed to allow locking of the accessory 6 in each of the different angular configurations that the accessory 6 is likely to occupy relative to the handle 2, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, it nevertheless remains quite conceivable to provide such a locking only for one of said first and second angular configurations, depending on the use for which it is intended the appliance 1. However, the hairdressing appliance 1 may however optionally include a means for limiting the rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 - when said accessory occupies that of said angular configurations which would not be liable to be locked - to limit, without however completely prohibiting, the ability of the accessory 6 to leave the “non-locking” angular configuration that it occupies. Said limiting means could, for example, be formed of a pair of magnets, potholes, or the like. Advantageously, said one limiting means could moreover play the role of indexing means, allowing the user to know that the accessory 6 is indeed in the “non-locking” angular configuration concerned. However, it will remain possible to cause the accessory 6 to leave said “non-locking” angular configuration, by exerting a sufficient torque against the accessory 6 and the handle 2.

La mise en oeuvre d'un tel moyen de verrouillage de la configuration angulaire occupée par l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2 évite ainsi à l'utilisateur un certain nombre de désagréments pratiques à l'usage et contribue à une grande fiabilité d'utilisation de l'appareil 1 de coiffure. Par ailleurs, ledit moyen de verrouillage contribue à assurer un fonctionnement particulièrement sûr de l'appareil 1 de coiffure, dans la mesure où il permet notamment d'éviter la projection inopinée d'un flux d'air chaud dans une direction inattendue, et par exemple en direction des yeux de l'utilisateur, du fait d'une rotation non souhaitée de l'accessoire 6 qui lui ferait changer subitement de configuration angulaire. On limite également, grâce au moyen de verrouillage, le risque d'une surchauffe et d'un endommagement de l'appareil 1 qui pourraient éventuellement survenir du fait d'une rotation non souhaitée de l'accessoire 6, qui amènerait ce dernier dans une position angulaire hors desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires, et qui aurait pour effet de restreindre trop fortement, voire interdire totalement, la projection hors de l'appareil 1 de coiffure du flux d'air généré par le module de soufflerie 5.The implementation of such a means for locking the angular configuration occupied by the accessory 6 with respect to the handle 2 thus avoids the user a certain number of practical inconveniences in use and contributes to high reliability of the device. use of the hairdressing appliance 1. Furthermore, said locking means contributes to ensuring particularly safe operation of the hairdressing appliance 1, insofar as it makes it possible in particular to prevent the unexpected projection of a flow of hot air in an unexpected direction, and by example in the direction of the eyes of the user, due to an unwanted rotation of the accessory 6 which would cause it to suddenly change its angular configuration. By virtue of the locking means, the risk of overheating and damage to the device 1 which could possibly occur due to an unwanted rotation of the accessory 6, which would bring the latter in a angular position outside said first and second angular configurations, and which would have the effect of restricting too strongly, or even completely prohibiting, the projection out of the hairdressing appliance 1 of the air flow generated by the blower module 5.

Ainsi, l'appareil 1 de coiffure conforme à l'invention est un appareil de coiffure portatif qui est avantageusement prévu pour pouvoir être utilisé selon une pluralité de modes d'utilisation différents (appareil multifonction), et dont l'utilisation est non seulement particulièrement simple et pratique puisqu'il suffit à l'utilisateur de modifier la configuration / orientation de l'accessoire par rapport au manche pour passer d'un mode d'utilisation un autre, mais également particulièrement fiable et sûre dans la mesure l'appareil 1 de coiffure ne peut quitter la configuration angulaire qu'il occupe, en cours de fonctionnement, sans que l'utilisateur ne l'ait souhaité.Thus, the hairdressing appliance 1 in accordance with the invention is a portable hairdressing appliance which is advantageously designed to be able to be used according to a plurality of different modes of use (multifunction appliance), and the use of which is not only particularly simple and practical since it suffices for the user to modify the configuration / orientation of the accessory in relation to the handle to switch from one mode of use to another, but also particularly reliable and safe in the measure the device 1 hairdresser cannot leave the angular configuration that it occupies, during operation, without the user having desired it.

De manière avantageuse, la configuration déverrouillée du moyen de verrouillage est une configuration instable, de sorte que ledit moyen de verrouillage tend à revenir naturellement, de lui-même, vers sa configuration verrouillée lorsqu'il est dans la configuration déverrouillée. La sécurité de l'appareil 1 de coiffure s'en trouve accrue, puisqu'en l'absence d'action positive de l'utilisateur sur l'organe de commande 21 du moyen de verrouillage, ce dernier tendra à reprendre naturellement sa configuration verrouillée et donc à bloquer l'accessoire 6 (pour autant que l'accessoire 6 occupe alors l'une ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires susceptible(s) d'être verrouillée(s)). La configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage est donc ainsi avantageusement une configuration de repos, que le moyen de verrouillage est susceptible d'occuper naturellement en l'absence de sollicitation de l'organe de commande 21 par l'utilisateur.Advantageously, the unlocked configuration of the locking means is an unstable configuration, so that said locking means tends to return naturally, by itself, to its locked configuration when it is in the unlocked configuration. The safety of the hairdressing appliance 1 is thereby increased, since in the absence of positive action by the user on the control member 21 of the locking means, the latter will tend to naturally resume its locked configuration. and therefore to block the accessory 6 (provided that the accessory 6 then occupies one or the other of said first and second angular configurations capable of being locked). The locked configuration of the locking means is thus advantageously a rest configuration, which the locking means is capable of naturally occupying in the absence of any stress on the control member 21 by the user.

De préférence, le moyen de verrouillage de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 comprend au moins un pêne 22 et au moins un logement 23, 24 correspondant destiné à recevoir ledit pêne 22 en son sein, lorsque que le moyen de verrouillage est en configuration verrouillée, la coopération du pêne 22 et du logement 23, 24 interdisant ainsi mécaniquement à l'accessoire 6 de quitter la première ou deuxième configuration angulaire qu'il occupe alors. En configuration déverrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, le pêne 22 n'est plus susceptible de coopérer avec logement 23, 24 correspondant, de sorte qu'il n'y a plus d'obstacle à la mise en rotation de l'accessoire 6 et que ce dernier est alors susceptible de quitter la première ou deuxième configuration angulaire qu'il occupe. Une telle configuration du moyen de verrouillage présente l'intérêt d'être particulièrement simple à mettre en oeuvre, dans un encombrement réduit. Avantageusement, le logement 23, 24 est solidaire de l'accessoire 6 et le pêne 22 est solidaire du manche 2, de manière notamment à simplifier la conception de l'accessoire 6. Bien évidemment, l'invention n'est toutefois pas limitée à une telle conception particulière du moyen de verrouillage, et ce dernier pourra être de toute conception alternative adaptée (par exemple de type mâchoire de serrage d'une surface de l'accessoire 6 à l'encontre d'une surface correspondante du manche 2 ou autre).Preferably, the locking means of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 comprises at least one bolt 22 and at least one corresponding housing 23, 24 intended to receive said bolt 22 within it, when the locking means is in the configuration. locked, the cooperation of the bolt 22 and the housing 23, 24 thus mechanically preventing the accessory 6 from leaving the first or second angular configuration that it then occupies. In the unlocked configuration of the locking means, the bolt 22 is no longer capable of cooperating with the corresponding housing 23, 24, so that there is no longer any obstacle to the setting in rotation of the accessory 6 and that the latter is then capable of leaving the first or second angular configuration that it occupies. Such a configuration of the locking means has the advantage of being particularly simple to implement, in a small footprint. Advantageously, the housing 23, 24 is integral with the accessory 6 and the bolt 22 is integral with the handle 2, in particular so as to simplify the design of the accessory 6. Obviously, the invention is however not limited to such a particular design of the locking means, and the latter may be of any suitable alternative design (for example of the jaw type for clamping a surface of the accessory 6 against a corresponding surface of the handle 2 or other ).

Nonobstant le fait que le (ou les) pêne(s) 22 est donc prévu pour venir se loger dans le (ou les) logement(s) 23, 24 correspondant en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, la forme du pêne 22 n'est pas particulièrement limitée en elle-même. Par exemple, comme dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, le pêne 22 peut prendre la forme d'une tige rigide (ou « goupille ») de section circulaire, qui s'étend selon un axe longitudinal suivant lequel ladite tige est prévue pour se déplacer à translation, c'est-à-dire à coulissement, entre au moins une position dans laquelle au moins une portion de la tige est positionnée à l'intérieur du logement 23, 24 (configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage) et une position dans laquelle la tige est au contraire positionnée totalement hors dudit logement 23, 24 (configuration déverrouillée du moyen de verrouillage).Notwithstanding the fact that the bolt (s) 22 is therefore intended to be housed in the corresponding housing (s) 23, 24 in the locked configuration of the locking means, the shape of the bolt 22 is is not particularly limited in itself. For example, as in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the bolt 22 can take the form of a rigid rod (or "pin") of circular section, which extends along a longitudinal axis along which said rod is intended for move in translation, that is to say sliding, between at least one position in which at least a portion of the rod is positioned inside the housing 23, 24 (locked configuration of the locking means) and a position in which the rod is on the contrary positioned completely outside said housing 23, 24 (unlocked configuration of the locking means).

Dans le cas où au moins l'une desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire 6 correspond à une orientation angulaire prédéterminée unique de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 dans laquelle on souhaite pouvoir verrouiller l'accessoire 6, ledit logement 23 est alors avantageusement conformé pour recevoir étroitement ledit pêne 22 en son sein. En configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, le pêne 22 est alors capturé à l'intérieur du logement 23, sans jeu significatif dans la direction de rotation de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2. Si le pourtour du logement 23 n'est pas nécessairement fermé, ledit logement 23 présente toutefois a minima des portions de pourtour formant butées pour le pêne 22 dans chacun des deux sens de la direction de rotation de l'accessoire 6. Bien évidemment, on pourrait envisager que le moyen de verrouillage comprenne une pluralité de paires de pêne et de logement correspondant. Dans ce cas, le moyen de verrouillage serait avantageusement configuré de sorte que les pêne et logement de chaque paire coopèrent de manière simultanée avec les pêne et logement des autres paires. Par ailleurs, si chacune desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire 6 correspond à une orientation angulaire prédéterminée unique de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 dans laquelle on souhaite pouvoir verrouiller l'accessoire 6, le moyen de verrouillage pourra avantageusement comprendre au moins un pêne 22 et deux logements 23 correspondants distincts. Chacun de ces logements 23 sera alors conformé pour recevoir alternativement étroitement ledit pêne 22 en son sein, conformément à ce qui précède, selon que l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans la première ou dans la deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle l'accessoire 6 doit être verrouillé.In the case where at least one of said first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 in which it is desired to be able to lock the accessory 6, said housing 23 is then advantageously shaped to closely receive said bolt 22 within it. In the locked configuration of the locking means, the bolt 22 is then captured inside the housing 23, without significant play in the direction of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. If the periphery of the housing 23 is not not necessarily closed, said housing 23 has however at least peripheral portions forming stops for the bolt 22 in each of the two directions of the direction of rotation of the accessory 6. Obviously, it could be envisaged that the locking means comprise a plurality of pairs of bolt and corresponding housing. In this case, the locking means would advantageously be configured so that the bolt and housing of each pair cooperate simultaneously with the bolt and housing of the other pairs. Furthermore, if each of said first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 in which it is desired to be able to lock the accessory 6, the locking means may advantageously comprise at least one bolt 22 and two separate corresponding housing 23. Each of these housings 23 will then be shaped to alternately receive said bolt 22 within it, in accordance with the foregoing, depending on whether the accessory 6 is in the first or in the second angular configuration in which the accessory 6 must be. Locked.

Dans le cas où au moins l'une desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire 6 autorise une orientation angulaire de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 qui est variable dans une plage angulaire prédéterminée, et dans laquelle orientation angulaire on souhaite pouvoir verrouiller l'accessoire 6, ledit logement 24 forme avantageusement une rainure 24 angulaire, c'est-à-dire une ouverture (ou lumière) en forme d'arc de cercle comme on peut le voir sur la figure 8. La longueur de ladite rainure 24 angulaire délimite alors ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée, et la rainure 24 angulaire est conformée pour recevoir en son sein ledit pêne 22 entre deux extrémités 25, 26 opposées de ladite rainure 24 angulaire formant butées. Une fois le pêne 22 logé dans ladite rainure 24 angulaire en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, le déplacement relatif du pêne 22 et de la rainure 24 angulaire (et donc le pivotement de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2) est ainsi limité par les extrémités 25, 26 opposées de la rainure 24 angulaire. Selon une variante, le pêne 22 est prévu pour venir en butée directe contre les extrémités 25, 26 de la rainure 24 angulaire. Selon une autre variante, qui sera décrite plus en détail ci-après en lien avec le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, le pêne 22 est prévu pour venir se loger - en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage - dans une pièce intermédiaire 27 montée mobile à l'intérieur de ladite rainure 24 angulaire. Le pêne 22 est alors susceptible de venir en butée indirecte avec les extrémités 25, 26 de la rainure 24 angulaire, par l'intermédiaire d'extrémités 28, 29 opposées respectives de la pièce intermédiaire 27 mobile. Dans l'hypothèse où l'appareil 1 est conçu de sorte que chacune desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire 6 autorise une orientation angulaire de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 qui est variable dans une plage angulaire prédéterminée (d'étendue non nécessairement identique pour chacune des configurations angulaires), et dans laquelle on souhaite pouvoir verrouiller l'accessoire 6, le moyen de verrouillage pourra avantageusement comprendre au moins un pêne 22 et deux rainures 24 angulaires correspondantes distinctes. Chacune de ces rainures 24 angulaires sera alors conformée pour recevoir alternativement ledit pêne 22 en son sein, conformément à ce qui précède, selon que l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans la première ou dans la deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle l'accessoire 6 doit être verrouillé.In the case where at least one of said first and second angular configurations of the accessory 6 allows an angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which is variable within a predetermined angular range, and in which angular orientation it is desired to be able to lock the accessory 6, said housing 24 advantageously forms an angular groove 24, that is to say an opening (or slot) in the form of an arc of a circle as can be seen on the figure 8 . The length of said angular groove 24 then defines said predetermined angular range, and angular groove 24 is shaped to receive said bolt 22 therein between two opposite ends 25, 26 of said angular groove 24 forming stops. Once the bolt 22 is housed in said angular groove 24 in the locked configuration of the locking means, the relative movement of the bolt 22 and of the angular groove 24 (and therefore the pivoting of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2) is thus limited. by the opposite ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24. According to a variant, the bolt 22 is provided to come into direct abutment against the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24. According to another variant, which will be described in more detail below in connection with the embodiment illustrated in figures, the bolt 22 is designed to be housed - in the locked configuration of the locking means - in an intermediate piece 27 movably mounted inside said angular groove 24. The bolt 22 is then capable of coming into indirect abutment with the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24, by means of respective opposite ends 28, 29 of the movable intermediate part 27. On the assumption that the apparatus 1 is designed so that each of said first and second angular configurations of the attachment 6 allows an angular orientation of the attachment 6 relative to the handle 2 which is variable within a predetermined angular range (from extent not necessarily identical for each of the angular configurations), and in which it is desired to be able to lock the accessory 6, the locking means may advantageously comprise at least one bolt 22 and two separate corresponding angular grooves 24. Each of these angular grooves 24 will then be shaped to alternately receive said bolt 22 within it, in accordance with the above, depending on whether the accessory 6 is in the first or in the second angular configuration in which the accessory 6 must be. Locked.

Selon une variante, retenue dans le mode de réalisation illustré en exemple aux figures, le moyen de verrouillage est avantageusement prévu pour assurer (alternativement) un verrouillage de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 dans la première configuration angulaire lorsque l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans ladite première configuration angulaire, et respectivement dans la deuxième configuration angulaire lorsque l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire. Ledit moyen de verrouillage comprend, selon cette variante, un unique pêne 22, un premier logement 23 destiné à recevoir ledit pêne 22 en son sein pour verrouiller l'accessoire dans ladite première configuration angulaire et un deuxième logement 24 (distinct dudit premier logement 23) destiné respectivement à recevoir ledit pêne 22 en son sein pour verrouiller l'accessoire 6 dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire. Une telle variante permet une conception particulièrement simple du moyen de verrouillage de l'appareil 1 de coiffure, puisque le même pêne 22 permet de verrouiller alternativement l'accessoire 6 dans chacune des première et deuxième configurations angulaires. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré en exemple aux figures, le pêne 22 unique du moyen de verrouillage est formée d'une tige 22 rigide (ou « goupille ») de section circulaire, comme évoqué ci-avant. Ladite tige 22 s'étend avantageusement selon un axe longitudinal suivant lequel la tige est prévue pour se déplacer à translation, à coulissement, lorsque le moyen de verrouillage passe de la configuration verrouillée à la configuration déverrouillée et vice versa. Ledit axe d'extension longitudinale de la tige 22 est avantageusement orienté de manière sensiblement parallèle au deuxième axe B-B' de rotation de l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2. Ledit deuxième axe B-B' de rotation étant, dans cet exemple, confondu ou au moins parallèle au premier axe A-A' d'extension longitudinale du manche 2, l'axe d'extension longitudinale de la tige 22 est donc par ailleurs avantageusement sensiblement parallèle audit premier axe A-A' (figures 6, 7, 9 et 10).According to a variant, retained in the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, the locking means is advantageously provided to ensure (alternatively) a locking of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 in the first angular configuration when the accessory 6 is found in said first angular configuration, and respectively in the second angular configuration when the accessory 6 is in said second angular configuration. Said locking means comprises, according to this variant, a single bolt 22, a first housing 23 intended to receive said bolt 22 within it to lock the accessory in said first angular configuration and a second housing 24 (separate from said first housing 23) intended respectively to receive said bolt 22 therein in order to lock the accessory 6 in said second angular configuration. Such a variant allows a particularly simple design of the locking means of the hairdressing appliance 1, since the same bolt 22 makes it possible to alternately lock the accessory 6 in each of the first and second angular configurations. In the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, the single bolt 22 of the locking means is formed of a rigid rod 22 (or “pin”) of circular section, as mentioned above. Said rod 22 advantageously extends along a longitudinal axis along which the rod is intended to move in translation, in sliding, when the locking means changes from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration and vice versa. Said axis of longitudinal extension of the rod 22 is advantageously oriented substantially parallel to the second axis BB 'of rotation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2. Said second axis BB' of rotation being, in this example, coincident or at least parallel to the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2, the axis of longitudinal extension of the rod 22 is therefore advantageously moreover substantially parallel to said first axis AA' ( figures 6 , 7 , 9 and 10 ).

Plus spécifiquement, dans le mode de réalisation illustré en exemple aux figures, la première configuration angulaire (mode « sèche-cheveux ») correspond avantageusement à une orientation angulaire prédéterminée unique de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2, tandis que la deuxième configuration angulaire (mode « brosse soufflante ») autorise avantageusement une orientation angulaire de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 qui est variable dans une plage angulaire prédéterminée. Ledit premier logement 23 du moyen de verrouillage est avantageusement conformé pour recevoir étroitement le pêne 22 unique en son sein, pour verrouiller l'accessoire 6 dans ladite première configuration angulaire (figures 5 à 7). En l'espèce, ledit premier logement 23 est formé d'un premier trou 23 cylindrique de section circulaire avantageusement ménagé dans la demi-coque 18 de l'enveloppe externe 18 qui porte la deuxième face 16 (figures 5 et 8). Avantageusement, pour limiter le risque de cisaillement du pêne 22 sous l'effet d'un effort de mise en rotation forcée de l'accessoire 6 selon le deuxième axe B-B', le premier trou 23 cylindrique formant le premier logement 23 est traversant et le pêne 22 est dimensionné de sorte qu'une portion d'extrémité distale 30 du pêne 22 s'étend par-delà ledit premier logement 23 lorsque le pêne 22 est reçu étroitement dans ce dernier en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage. La lèvre 19 périphérique annulaire du déflecteur 14 interne est avantageusement pourvue d'un premier orifice 31, ménagé dans une face inférieure de la lèvre 19 périphérique annulaire en regard dudit premier logement 23 traversant, et qui est prévu pour recevoir étroitement en son sein ladite portion d'extrémité distale 30 du pêne 22 en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, comme illustré en partie aux figures 6 et 7.More specifically, in the embodiment illustrated as an example in the figures, the first angular configuration (“hair dryer” mode) advantageously corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2, while the second angular configuration (“blower brush” mode) advantageously allows an angular orientation of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which is variable within a predetermined angular range. Said first housing 23 of the locking means is advantageously shaped to closely receive the single bolt 22 within it, to lock the accessory 6 in said first angular configuration ( figures 5 to 7 ). In this case, said first housing 23 is formed by a first cylindrical hole 23 of circular section advantageously formed in the half-shell 18 of the outer casing 18 which carries the second face 16 ( figures 5 and 8 ). Advantageously, to limit the risk of shearing of the bolt 22 under the effect of a force of forced rotation of the accessory 6 along the second axis B-B ', the first cylindrical hole 23 forming the first housing 23 is through and bolt 22 is sized such that a distal end portion 30 of bolt 22 extends beyond said first housing 23 when bolt 22 is tightly received therein in the locked configuration of the locking means. The peripheral annular lip 19 of the Internal deflector 14 is advantageously provided with a first orifice 31, formed in a lower face of the annular peripheral lip 19 facing said first through-housing 23, and which is designed to receive closely within it said distal end portion 30 of the bolt 22 in the locked configuration of the locking means, as illustrated in part in figures 6 and 7 .

Ledit deuxième logement 24 du moyen de verrouillage forme avantageusement une rainure 24 angulaire (ou lumière en forme d'arc de cercle) dont la longueur délimite ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée et qui est conformée pour recevoir en son sein le pêne 22 unique entre deux extrémités 25, 26 opposées de ladite rainure 24 angulaire formant butées, conformément aux explications fournies précédemment. Comme déjà évoqué ci-dessus, le pêne 22 n'est pas prévu, dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, pour venir en butée directe avec les extrémités 25, 26 de la rainure 24 angulaire de manière à interdire à l'accessoire 6 de quitter ladite deuxième configuration angulaire lorsque le moyen de verrouillage est en configuration verrouillée. En effet, comme cela est plus particulièrement visible aux figures 5 et 8, l'accessoire 6 comprend une pièce intermédiaire 27 montée mobile à l'intérieur de ladite rainure 24 angulaire. Ladite pièce intermédiaire 27 est reliée mécaniquement à l'accessoire 6 par l'intermédiaire de deux ressorts 32, 33 de traction, dont une extrémité respective vient en appui contre une surface de la demi-coque 18A de l'enveloppe externe 18 qui porte la première face 15 de l'accessoire 6, et une autre extrémité respective est reliée à ladite pièce intermédiaire 27. Lesdits ressorts 32, 33 travaillent ainsi en opposition l'un par rapport à l'autre de telle manière que la pièce intermédiaire 27 est susceptible d'osciller à l'intérieur de la rainure 24 angulaire, entre une première position extrême (non illustrée) dans laquelle une extrémité 28 de la pièce intermédiaire est en butée contre l'une desdites extrémités 25 de la rainure 24 angulaire et une deuxième position extrême (non illustrée) dans laquelle une extrémité 29 opposée de la pièce intermédiaire 27 est en butée contre l'autre desdites extrémités 26 de la rainure 24 angulaire. La pièce intermédiaire 24 est pourvue, avantageusement à équidistance des extrémités 28, 29 de cette dernière, d'un deuxième trou 34 conformé pour recevoir étroitement le pêne 22 en son sein, pour verrouiller ainsi l'accessoire 6 dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire (figures 8 et 10) tout en laissant donc à l'accessoire 6 une certaine latitude de rotation selon le deuxième axe B-B'. Lesdits ressorts 32, 33 sont, en l'espèce, avantageusement tarés de manière à ramener automatiquement la pièce intermédiaire 27 en position médiane au sein de la rainure 24 angulaire (figures 5 et 8). Lesdits ressorts 32, 33 permettent ainsi avantageusement de définir ladite position angulaire connue, dite de repos, décrite précédemment, dans laquelle l'accessoire 6 est susceptible de revenir automatiquement lorsqu'il se trouve dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire. Avantageusement, pour limiter le risque de cisaillement du pêne 22 sous l'effet d'un effort de mise en rotation forcée de l'accessoire 6 selon le deuxième axe B-B', le deuxième trou 34 cylindrique dont est pourvue la pièce intermédiaire 27 est traversant et le pêne 22 est dimensionné de sorte que ladite portion d'extrémité distale 30 du pêne 22 s'étend par-delà ledit deuxième trou 24 lorsque le pêne 22 est reçu étroitement dans ce dernier en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage. La lèvre 19 périphérique annulaire du déflecteur 14 interne est avantageusement pourvue d'un deuxième orifice 35, ménagé dans une face inférieure de la lèvre 19 périphérique annulaire en regard de ladite rainure 24 angulaire, et qui est prévu pour recevoir étroitement en son sein ladite portion d'extrémité distale 30 du pêne 22 en configuration verrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, comme illustré aux figures 9 et 10.Said second housing 24 of the locking means advantageously forms an angular groove 24 (or slot in the form of an arc of a circle), the length of which delimits said predetermined angular range and which is shaped to receive within it the single bolt 22 between two ends 25 , 26 opposite of said angular groove 24 forming stops, in accordance with the explanations provided above. As already mentioned above, the bolt 22 is not provided, in the example illustrated in the figures, to come into direct abutment with the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24 so as to prevent the accessory 6 from leaving said second angular configuration when the locking means is in the locked configuration. Indeed, as is more particularly visible to figures 5 and 8 , the accessory 6 comprises an intermediate piece 27 movably mounted inside said angular groove 24. Said intermediate piece 27 is mechanically connected to the accessory 6 by means of two tension springs 32, 33, one respective end of which bears against a surface of the half-shell 18A of the outer casing 18 which carries the first face 15 of the accessory 6, and another respective end is connected to said intermediate piece 27. Said springs 32, 33 thus work in opposition to one another in such a way that the intermediate piece 27 is susceptible to oscillate inside the angular groove 24, between a first extreme position (not shown) in which one end 28 of the intermediate piece abuts against one of said ends 25 of the angular groove 24 and a second position end (not shown) in which an opposite end 29 of the intermediate piece 27 abuts against the other of said ends 26 of the angular groove 24. The intermediate piece 24 is provided, advantageously equidistant from the ends 28, 29 of the latter, with a second hole 34 shaped to closely receive the bolt 22 within it, to thus lock the accessory 6. in said second angular configuration ( figures 8 and 10 ) while therefore leaving the accessory 6 a certain latitude of rotation along the second axis B-B '. Said springs 32, 33 are, in this case, advantageously calibrated so as to automatically return the intermediate part 27 to the middle position within the angular groove 24 ( figures 5 and 8 ). Said springs 32, 33 thus advantageously make it possible to define said known angular position, called rest, described above, in which the accessory 6 is capable of returning automatically when it is in said second angular configuration. Advantageously, to limit the risk of shearing of the bolt 22 under the effect of a force of forced rotation of the accessory 6 along the second axis B-B ', the second cylindrical hole 34 with which the intermediate part 27 is provided is through and bolt 22 is dimensioned such that said distal end portion 30 of bolt 22 extends beyond said second hole 24 when bolt 22 is tightly received therein in the locked configuration of the locking means. The annular peripheral lip 19 of the internal deflector 14 is advantageously provided with a second orifice 35, formed in a lower face of the annular peripheral lip 19 facing said angular groove 24, and which is designed to receive said portion closely within it. end 30 of the bolt 22 in the locked configuration of the locking means, as illustrated in figures 9 and 10 .

Eventuellement, selon une variante non illustrée aux figures, la rainure 24 angulaire formant le deuxième logement 24 pourra être avantageusement pourvue d'un troisième orifice, positionné à équidistance des extrémités 25, 26 de la rainure 24 angulaire, et dans lequel la portion d'extrémité distale 30 du pêne 22 sera susceptible d'être reçue étroitement lorsque l'accessoire 6 est verrouillé dans la deuxième configuration angulaire. De la sorte, l'accessoire 6 pourrait avantageusement être verrouillé dans ladite position angulaire médiane de repos déjà évoquée précédemment, par coopération du pêne 22 avec ledit troisième orifice ménagé dans la rainure 24 angulaire (ainsi qu'avec ledit deuxième trou 34 de la pièce intermédiaire 24 lorsque cette dernière est mise en œuvre). Il serait ainsi avantageusement possible, si l'utilisateur le souhaite, d'interdire à l'accessoire 6 de pivoter au sein de ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée lorsque l'accessoire 6 est verrouillé dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire.Optionally, according to a variant not shown in the figures, the angular groove 24 forming the second housing 24 may advantageously be provided with a third orifice, positioned equidistant from the ends 25, 26 of the angular groove 24, and in which the portion of distal end 30 of bolt 22 will be able to be received tightly when accessory 6 is locked in the second angular configuration. In this way, the accessory 6 could advantageously be locked in said median angular rest position already mentioned above, by cooperation of the bolt 22 with said third orifice made in the angular groove 24 (as well as with said second hole 34 of the part intermediary 24 when the latter is implemented). It would thus be advantageously possible, if the user so wishes, to prevent the accessory 6 from pivoting within said angular range. predetermined when the accessory 6 is locked in said second angular configuration.

Selon une variante préférentielle, retenue dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, l'organe de commande 21 du moyen de verrouillage est un organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel, qui est relié au pêne 22 (directement ou non) pour que l'utilisateur puisse assurer le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6 par le moyen de verrouillage par action manuelle directe sur l'organe de commande 21. Ledit organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel est ainsi avantageusement monté mobile au moins entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le moyen de verrouillage occupe ladite configuration verrouillée et une position de déverrouillage dans laquelle le moyen de verrouillage occupe ladite configuration déverrouillée, sous l'effet dudit organe de commande 21. Une telle variante présente l'intérêt d'une mise en oeuvre relativement simple, peu onéreuse et fiable. Alternativement, il pourrait s'agir d'un organe de commande automatique, sur lequel l'utilisateur agirait indirectement pour commander le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6 par le moyen de verrouillage. Un tel organe de commande automatique pourrait alors par exemple comprendre un relais électromécanique relié d'une part au moyen de verrouillage et d'autre part aux moyens de contrôle et / ou de réglage 10 manuels, par l'utilisateur, du fonctionnement de l'appareil 1 de coiffure. Ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur met en marche l'appareil 1 de coiffure en agissant sur les moyens de contrôle et / ou de réglage 10, l'organe de commande automatique pourra par exemple commander automatiquement le verrouillage du moyen de verrouillage dans la configuration angulaire que l'accessoire 6 occupe. Le changement de configuration angulaire de l'accessoire 6 pourra alors nécessiter que l'utilisateur arrête le fonctionnement de l'appareil 1 de coiffure en agissant à nouveau sur les moyens de contrôle et / ou de réglage 10, de manière à commander un déverrouillage automatique de l'accessoire 6.According to a preferred variant, retained in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the control member 21 of the locking means is a manual mechanical control member 21, which is connected to the bolt 22 (directly or not) so that the user can ensure the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory 6 by the locking means by direct manual action on the control member 21. Said manual mechanical control member 21 is thus advantageously mounted movable at least between a locking position in which the locking means occupies said locked configuration and an unlocked position in which the locking means occupies said unlocked configuration, under the effect of said control member 21. Such a variant has the advantage of relatively easy implementation. simple, inexpensive and reliable. Alternatively, it could be an automatic control member, on which the user would act indirectly to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory 6 by the locking means. Such an automatic control member could then for example comprise an electromechanical relay connected on the one hand to the locking means and on the other hand to the means for controlling and / or manually adjusting, by the user, the operation of the device. hairdressing device 1. Thus, when the user turns on the hairdressing appliance 1 by acting on the control and / or adjustment means 10, the automatic control member can for example automatically control the locking of the locking means in the angular configuration. that accessory 6 occupies. The change in angular configuration of the accessory 6 may then require the user to stop the operation of the hairdressing appliance 1 by again acting on the control and / or adjustment means 10, so as to command an automatic unlocking. of the accessory 6.

La description qui suit va cependant porter plus spécifiquement sur la variante préférentielle susvisée, dans laquelle l'organe de commande 21 du moyen de verrouillage est un organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel.The following description will however relate more specifically to the aforementioned preferred variant, in which the control member 21 of the locking means is a manual mechanical control member 21.

De préférence, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel du moyen de verrouillage est monté mobile sur le manche 2, et non sur l'accessoire 6. De la sorte, l'utilisateur peut avantageusement manipuler l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel à l'aide d'un doigt de la main avec laquelle il tient le manche 2 de l'appareil 1, ce qui contribue à conférer à l'appareil 1 de coiffure un caractère particulièrement ergonomique. De préférence encore, ledit organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel est monté au niveau d'une extrémité du manche 2 au niveau de laquelle l'accessoire 6 est relié au manche 2, et de préférence encore à partir de laquelle extrémité l'accessoire 6 prolonge ledit manche 2, en l'espèce au niveau de ou à partir de ladite deuxième extrémité 4 du manche 2, dans l'exemple illustré aux figures. Un tel positionnement de l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel au plus près donc de l'interface entre l'accessoire 6 rotatif et le manche 2 permet notamment une conception plus simple, plus fiable et moins encombrante de la liaison mécanique entre l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel et le moyen de verrouillage, en limitant en particulier la nécessité de recourir à des moyens de tringlerie complexes. Différentes cinématiques de l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel peuvent être envisagées. Selon une variante particulièrement simple, retenue dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel est avantageusement monté mobile à translation rectiligne, de préférence selon le premier axe A-A' d'extension longitudinale du manche 2. L'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel est alors avantageusement formé d'un curseur 36 monté à coulissement dans une glissière 37 ménagée dans le manche 2. Selon une autre variante (non illustrée), l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel peut être monté mobile à rotation, de préférence autour du premier axe A-A' d'extension longitudinale du manche 2. Selon encore une autre variante (non illustrée), l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel peut être monté mobile en translation et rotation, de préférence selon et autour dudit premier axe A-A', c'est-à-dire donc selon une liaison hélicoïdale. Dans ces deux variantes, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel pourrait être formé d'une bague annulaire montée à rotation ou à translation-rotation au sein d'une rainure ou gorge annulaire correspondante ménagée dans le manche 2. Selon encore une autre variante (non illustrée), moins avantageuse, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel pourrait être monté mobile en translation selon une direction sécante (et par exemple orthogonale) au premier axe A-A' d'extension longitudinale du manche 2. Dans ce cas, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel pourrait être formé d'un bouton poussoir.Preferably, the manual mechanical control member 21 of the locking means is movably mounted on the handle 2, and not on the accessory 6. In this way, the user can advantageously manipulate the manual mechanical control member 21 to using a finger of the hand with which he holds the handle 2 of the device 1, which contributes to giving the hairdressing device 1 a particularly ergonomic character. Also preferably, said manual mechanical control member 21 is mounted at one end of the handle 2 at which the accessory 6 is connected to the handle 2, and more preferably from which end the accessory 6 extends said handle 2, in this case at or from said second end 4 of handle 2, in the example illustrated in the figures. Such a positioning of the manual mechanical control member 21 therefore as close as possible to the interface between the rotary accessory 6 and the handle 2 allows in particular a simpler, more reliable and less bulky design of the mechanical connection between the member. manual mechanical control 21 and the locking means, in particular by limiting the need to resort to complex linkage means. Different kinematics of the manual mechanical control member 21 can be envisaged. According to a particularly simple variant, retained in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the manual mechanical control member 21 is advantageously mounted to move in rectilinear translation, preferably along the first axis AA ′ of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. The manual mechanical control member 21 is then advantageously formed of a slider 36 slidably mounted in a slide 37 provided in the handle 2. According to another variant (not shown), the manual mechanical control member 21 can be mounted so as to be movable. rotation, preferably around the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. According to yet another variant (not illustrated), the manual mechanical control member 21 can be mounted to be movable in translation and rotation, preferably along and around of said first axis A-A ', that is to say therefore according to a helical connection. In these two variants, the manual mechanical control member 21 could be formed of an annular ring mounted in rotation or in translation-rotation within a corresponding annular groove or groove provided in the handle 2. According to yet another variant. (not shown), less advantageous, the manual mechanical control member 21 could be mounted movable in translation in a secant direction (and for example orthogonal) to the first axis AA 'of longitudinal extension of the handle 2. In this case, the manual mechanical controller 21 could be formed of a push button.

Selon une variante (non illustrée), l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel et le pêne 22 (unique ou non) forment une pièce unique monolithique, ce qui permet notamment de simplifier la conception de l'appareil 1 de coiffure et d'en faciliter l'assemblage. Selon une autre variante, retenue dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel et le pêne 22 (unique ou non) peuvent former des pièces distinctes l'une de l'autre, lesquelles pourront alors être éventuellement en deux matériaux différents. Le pêne 22 et l'organe de commande 21 sont alors reliés mécaniquement l'un à l'autre, directement ou non. Par exemple, le pêne 22 peut alors être assemblé à l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel par exemple par vissage, collage, emboîtement à force ou encore par surmoulage. Par exemple, l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel pourra être en matière plastique, afin notamment de maîtriser le poids total de l'appareil, tandis que le pêne 22 pourra être en métal, afin d'offrir une excellente résistance mécanique, en particulier en cisaillement.According to a variant (not illustrated), the manual mechanical control member 21 and the bolt 22 (single or not) form a single monolithic part, which makes it possible in particular to simplify the design of the hairdressing device 1 and facilitate assembly. According to another variant, retained in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the manual mechanical control member 21 and the bolt 22 (single or not) may form parts distinct from each other, which may then optionally be in two different materials. The bolt 22 and the control member 21 are then mechanically connected to one another, directly or indirectly. For example, the bolt 22 can then be assembled to the manual mechanical control member 21, for example by screwing, gluing, force-fitting or else by overmolding. For example, the manual mechanical control member 21 could be made of plastic, in particular in order to control the total weight of the device, while the bolt 22 could be made of metal, in order to offer excellent mechanical resistance, in particular. in shear.

De manière avantageuse, l'appareil 1 de coiffure comprend un moyen de rappel prévu pour rappeler automatiquement l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel dans ladite position de verrouillage du moyen de verrouillage lorsque ledit organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel occupe ladite position de déverrouillage du moyen de verrouillage (et que l'utilisateur cesse toute action directe sur l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel). On assure ainsi le caractère avantageusement instable, envisagé ci-avant, de la configuration déverrouillée du moyen de verrouillage. De préférence, ledit moyen de rappel est un moyen de rappel élastique comprenant au moins un ressort, agencé pour travailler en traction ou en compression, pour rappeler élastiquement l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel dans la position de verrouillage lorsqu'il occupe ladite position de déverrouillage. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, ledit moyen de rappel est un tel moyen de rappel élastique, lequel comprend en l'espèce avantageusement une paire de ressorts 38, 39 de traction agencés entre une surface du manche 2 et une surface respective de l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel, comme cela ressort de la mise en transparence de l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel sur les figures 7 et 10. Bien évidemment, d'autres moyens de rappel, élastiques (lame-ressort, etc.) ou non (paire d'aimants, etc.), pourront être alternativement mis en oeuvre pour assurer une telle fonction de rappel automatique de l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel dans ladite position de verrouillage du moyen de verrouillage.Advantageously, the hairdressing appliance 1 comprises a return means provided to automatically return the manual mechanical control member 21 to said locking position of the locking means when said manual mechanical control member 21 occupies said unlocking position of the device. locking means (and that the user ceases any direct action on the manual mechanical control member 21). This ensures the advantageously unstable nature, considered above, of the configuration unlocked from the locking means. Preferably, said return means is an elastic return means comprising at least one spring, arranged to work in traction or in compression, to elastically return the manual mechanical control member 21 to the locking position when it occupies said position. unlocking. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, said return means is such an elastic return means, which in this case advantageously comprises a pair of tension springs 38, 39 arranged between a surface of the handle 2 and a respective surface of the handle. manual mechanical control member 21, as is apparent from the transparency of the manual mechanical control member 21 on the figures 7 and 10 . Obviously, other return means, elastic (leaf spring, etc.) or not (pair of magnets, etc.), could be used alternately to ensure such an automatic return function of the control member. manual mechanical control 21 in said locking position of the locking means.

De manière avantageuse, le caractère instable de la configuration déverrouillée du moyen de verrouillage peut permettre à ce dernier de jouer par ailleurs un rôle de moyen d'indexation automatique de l'accessoire 6 dans la première et / ou la deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle ou lesquelles l'accessoire 6 est susceptible d'être verrouillé par le moyen de verrouillage. En effet, lorsque l'utilisateur met en rotation l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2 pour positionner l'accessoire 6 dans une configuration angulaire susceptible d'être verrouillée, le moyen de verrouillage passe automatiquement en configuration verrouillée, de sorte que l'utilisateur sait qu'il a alors atteint le degré de rotation nécessaire pour positionner effectivement l'accessoire 6 dans la configuration angulaire souhaitée (soit par l'audition d'un bruit émis par le moyen de verrouillage, comme par exemple un bruit d'engagement du pêne 22 dans le logement 23, 24 correspondant, soit du simple fait que l'effort de mise en rotation de l'accessoire 6 exercé par l'utilisateur se trouve subitement contré).Advantageously, the unstable nature of the unlocked configuration of the locking means can allow the latter to also play a role of automatic indexing means of the accessory 6 in the first and / or the second angular configuration in which or which the accessory 6 is capable of being locked by the locking means. Indeed, when the user rotates the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 to position the accessory 6 in an angular configuration capable of being locked, the locking means automatically switches to the locked configuration, so that the user knows that he has then reached the degree of rotation necessary to effectively position the accessory 6 in the desired angular configuration (either by hearing a noise emitted by the locking means, such as for example a noise of engagement of the bolt 22 in the corresponding housing 23, 24, or simply because the force for setting the accessory 6 in rotation exerted by the user is suddenly countered).

L'appareil 1 pourra par ailleurs avantageusement comprendre un repère 40 visuel et / ou tactile destiné à informer l'utilisateur du sens de rotation selon lequel il convient de faire pivoter l'accessoire 6 par rapport au manche 2 pour positionner ledit accessoire 6 dans l'une ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires. Un tel moyen de repère 40 peut, par exemple comprendre une paire de flèches 41 opposées, gravées, dessinées ou autrement matérialisées, au niveau de l'interface entre le manche 2 et l'accessoire 6, comme illustré en exemple à la figure 3 notamment. Ledit repère 40 visuel et / ou tactile pourra, alternativement ou en complément, être prévu pour informer l'utilisateur de la position angulaire de l'accessoire 6 relativement au manche 2 qui correspond précisément à l'atteinte de l'une ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires. Comme illustré en exemple à la figure 3 notamment, le repère 40 peut ainsi comprendre, par exemple, un premier marqueur 42 faisant saillie d'une surface externe du curseur 35 de l'organe de commande 21 (ou gravé, dessiné ou autrement matérialisé sur ledit curseur 35). Le repère 40 peut également comprendre un deuxième et un troisième marqueurs 43, 44 faisant saillie de la surface externe de l'enveloppe 18 de l'accessoire 21 (ou gravés, dessinés ou autrement matérialisés à la surface externe de ladite enveloppe 18) en correspondance avec le ou les logements 23, 24 ou deuxième trou 34 avec le(s)quel(s) le pêne 22 du moyen de verrouillage est destiné à être reçu pour assurer le verrouillage de l'accessoire 6. Lesdits deuxième et un troisième marqueurs 43, 44 sont avantageusement positionnés de sorte à venir en correspondance visuelle avec le premier marqueur 42 lorsque l'accessoire 6 se trouve dans la première configuration angulaire, respectivement dans la deuxième configuration angulaire (figure 3).The device 1 may also advantageously include a visual and / or tactile mark 40 intended to inform the user of the direction of rotation according to in which the accessory 6 should be rotated relative to the handle 2 in order to position said accessory 6 in one or the other of said first and second angular configurations. Such a marker means 40 may, for example comprise a pair of opposing arrows 41, engraved, drawn or otherwise materialized, at the level of the interface between the handle 2 and the accessory 6, as illustrated in example on figure 3 especially. Said visual and / or tactile mark 40 may, alternatively or in addition, be provided to inform the user of the angular position of the accessory 6 relative to the handle 2 which precisely corresponds to the achievement of one or the other of said first and second angular configurations. As illustrated in example on figure 3 in particular, the mark 40 can thus comprise, for example, a first marker 42 projecting from an external surface of the cursor 35 of the control member 21 (or engraved, drawn or otherwise materialized on said cursor 35). The mark 40 may also include a second and a third markers 43, 44 protruding from the outer surface of the casing 18 of the accessory 21 (or engraved, drawn or otherwise materialized on the outer surface of said casing 18) in correspondence with the housing (s) 23, 24 or second hole 34 with which the bolt 22 of the locking means is intended to be received to ensure the locking of the accessory 6. Said second and third markers 43 , 44 are advantageously positioned so as to come into visual correspondence with the first marker 42 when the accessory 6 is in the first angular configuration, respectively in the second angular configuration ( figure 3 ).

Le fonctionnement et l'utilisation d'un appareil 1 de coiffure conforme à l'invention, tel que ce dernier a été décrit en détail ci-dessus, sont par exemple les suivants. L'accessoire 6 de l'appareil 1 occupe initialement, par exemple, sa première configuration angulaire (correspondant, par exemple, à un mode d'utilisation « sèche-cheveux ») relativement au manche 2, dans laquelle ledit accessoire 6 se trouve préférentiellement verrouillé par le moyen de verrouillage de l'appareil 1. L'utilisateur saisit alors d'une main le manche 2 de l'appareil 1 en s'apprêtant à positionner l'appareil 1 de manière à ce que la première sortie 12 d'air de l'accessoire 6 soit orientée en direction de ses cheveux humides. L'utilisateur actionne ensuite les moyens manuels de contrôle et / ou de réglage 10 du fonctionnement de l'appareil 1, de sorte qu'un flux d'air forcé, de préférence chaud, est soufflé en direction de ses cheveux par l'intermédiaire de la première sortie 12 d'air de l'accessoire 6. Puis, après avoir ainsi utilisé l'appareil 1 le temps souhaité, par exemple jusqu'à atteindre un certain niveau de séchage ou de pré-séchage de ses cheveux, l'utilisateur agit sur l'organe de commande 21 du moyen de verrouillage de l'accessoire 6 pour commander le déverrouillage de l'accessoire 6 par le moyen de verrouillage. Par exemple, l'utilisateur fait coulisser le curseur 36 dans la glissière 37 de l'organe de commande 21 mécanique manuel, à l'aide d'un doigt (par exemple, un pouce) de la main tenant le manche 2, pour amener ledit curseur 36 de sa position de verrouillage (position haute sur les figures) vers sa position de déverrouillage (position basse). Tandis que l'accessoire 6 est maintenu ainsi déverrouillé, l'utilisateur imprime manuellement à l'accessoire 6 un mouvement de rotation par rapport au manche 2, autour du deuxième B-B' de rotation, en tenant le manche 2 d'une main et, l'accessoire 6 de l'autre main, jusqu'à positionner l'accessoire 6 dans sa deuxième configuration angulaire (correspondant, par exemple, à un mode d'utilisation « brosse soufflante »). L'utilisateur peut alors cesser toute action à l'encontre de l'organe de commande 21. Du fait du caractère avantageusement instable de la configuration déverrouillée du moyen de verrouillage, ce dernier passe alors automatiquement en configuration verrouillée et verrouille ainsi l'accessoire 6 dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire. L'utilisateur peut alors avantageusement utiliser l'appareil 1 pour brosser, mettre en forme ses cheveux par exemple à l'aide de l'élément d'engagement 17 des cheveux.The operation and use of a hairdressing appliance 1 in accordance with the invention, as the latter has been described in detail above, are for example as follows. The accessory 6 of the device 1 initially occupies, for example, its first angular configuration (corresponding, for example, to a “hair dryer” mode of use) relative to the handle 2, in which said accessory 6 is preferably located. locked by the locking means of the device 1. The user then grasps the handle 2 of the device 1 with one hand while preparing to position the device 1 so that the first output 12 of the accessory 6 is directed in the direction of his damp hair. The user then actuates the manual means 10 for controlling and / or adjusting the operation of the appliance 1, so that a forced air flow, preferably hot, is blown in the direction of his hair via of the first air outlet 12 of the accessory 6. Then, after having thus used the appliance 1 for the desired time, for example until a certain level of drying or pre-drying of his hair is reached, the user acts on the control member 21 of the locking means of the accessory 6 to control the unlocking of the accessory 6 by the locking means. For example, the user slides the cursor 36 in the slide 37 of the manual mechanical controller 21, using a finger (for example, a thumb) of the hand holding the handle 2, to bring said slider 36 from its locking position (high position in the figures) to its unlocking position (low position). While the accessory 6 is kept unlocked in this way, the user manually gives the accessory 6 a rotational movement relative to the handle 2, around the second rotating BB ', by holding the handle 2 with one hand and, the accessory 6 with the other hand, until the accessory 6 is positioned in its second angular configuration (corresponding, for example, to a “blower brush” mode of use). The user can then cease any action against the control member 21. Due to the advantageously unstable nature of the unlocked configuration of the locking means, the latter then automatically switches to the locked configuration and thus locks the accessory 6. in said second angular configuration. The user can then advantageously use the device 1 for brushing and shaping his hair, for example using the hair engagement element 17.

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Appareil (1) de coiffure portatif comprenant un manche (2) de préhension manuelle, un module de soufflerie (5) embarqué pour générer un flux d'air, et un accessoire (6) qui est relié au manche (2) et qui est pourvu d'une première sortie (12) d'air et d'une deuxième sortie (13) d'air distinctes l'une de l'autre, ledit accessoire (6) étant monté à rotation relativement au manche pour évoluer entre au moins une première configuration angulaire dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par l'accessoire (6) par l'intermédiaire de la première sortie (12) d'air et une deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle le flux d'air est soufflé par l'accessoire (6) par l'intermédiaire de la deuxième sortie (13) d'air, ledit appareil (1) comprenant en outre un moyen de verrouillage de l'accessoire (6) relativement au manche (2) dans au moins l'une desdites première et deuxième configurations angulaires pour interdire à l'accessoire (6) de quitter la première ou deuxième configuration angulaire dans laquelle il se trouve, et un organe de commande (21) pour permettre à un utilisateur de l'appareil (1) de commander le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire (6) par le moyen de verrouillage.Portable hairdressing device (1) comprising a handle (2) for manual gripping, an on-board blower module (5) for generating an air flow, and an accessory (6) which is connected to the handle (2) and which is provided with a first air outlet (12) and a second air outlet (13) distinct from each other, said accessory (6) being mounted to rotate relative to the handle to move between at least a first angular configuration in which the air flow is blown by the accessory (6) via the first air outlet (12) and a second angular configuration in which the air flow is blown by the 'accessory (6) via the second air outlet (13), said apparatus (1) further comprising means for locking the accessory (6) relative to the handle (2) in at least the one of said first and second angular configurations to prevent the accessory (6) from leaving the first or second angular configuration in the here it is, and a control member (21) to allow a user of the device (1) to control the locking and / or unlocking of the accessory (6) by the locking means. Appareil (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le moyen de verrouillage est conçu pour évoluer entre une configuration verrouillée et une configuration déverrouillée, ladite configuration déverrouillée étant une configuration instable.Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the locking means is designed to move between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, said unlocked configuration being an unstable configuration. Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins l'une des première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire (6) correspond à une orientation angulaire prédéterminée unique de l'accessoire (6) relativement au manche (2).Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the first and second angular configurations of the attachment (6) corresponds to a single predetermined angular orientation of the attachment (6) relative to the handle (2). Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins l'une des première et deuxième configurations angulaires de l'accessoire (6) autorise une orientation angulaire de l'accessoire (6) relativement au manche (2) qui est variable dans une plage angulaire prédéterminée.Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the first and second angular configurations of the attachment (6) allows angular orientation of the attachment (6) relative to the handle (2) which is variable within a predetermined angular range. Appareil (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ladite deuxième sortie (13) d'air comprend au moins une première et une deuxième portions (13A, 13B) de sortie d'air, qui sont préférentiellement distinctes et non contiguës, ledit appareil (1) étant configuré de sorte que l'accessoire (6) est apte à souffler le flux d'air par l'une et / ou l'autre desdites première et deuxième portions (13A, 13B) de sortie d'air lorsque l'accessoire (6) occupe ladite deuxième configuration angulaire, laquelle autorise une orientation angulaire variable de l'accessoire (6) relativement au manche (2) selon ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée.Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said second air outlet (13) comprises at least a first and a second air outlet portions (13A, 13B), which are preferably distinct and not contiguous, said apparatus (1) being configured so that the accessory (6) is adapted to blow the air flow through one and / or the other of said first and second air outlet portions (13A, 13B) when the 'accessory (6) occupies said second angular configuration, which allows a variable angular orientation of the accessory (6) relative to the handle (2) according to said predetermined angular range. Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le moyen de verrouillage comprend au moins un pêne (22) et au moins logement (23, 24) correspondant destiné à recevoir ledit pêne (22) en son sein.Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the locking means comprises at least one bolt (22) and at least corresponding housing (23, 24) for receiving said bolt (22) therein. Appareil (1) selon les revendications 3 et 6, dans lequel ledit logement (23) est conformé pour recevoir étroitement ledit pêne en son sein.Apparatus (1) according to claims 3 and 6, wherein said housing (23) is shaped to closely receive said bolt therein. Appareil (1) selon la revendication 6 et l'une quelconque des revendications 4 et 5, dans lequel ledit logement (24) forme une rainure (24) angulaire dont la longueur délimite ladite plage angulaire prédéterminée et qui est conformée pour recevoir en son sein ledit pêne (22) entre deux extrémités (25, 26) opposées de ladite rainure (24) angulaire formant butées.Apparatus (1) according to claim 6 and any one of claims 4 and 5, wherein said housing (24) forms an angular groove (24) the length of which delimits said predetermined angular range and which is shaped to receive therein said bolt (22) between two opposite ends (25, 26) of said angular groove (24) forming stops. Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 8, dans lequel le logement (23, 24) est solidaire de l'accessoire (6) et le pêne (22) est solidaire du manche (2).Apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, in which the housing (23, 24) is integral with the accessory (6) and the bolt (22) is integral with the handle (2). Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit moyen de verrouillage est prévu pour assurer un verrouillage de l'accessoire (6) relativement au manche (2) dans la première configuration angulaire lorsque l'accessoire (6) se trouve dans ladite première configuration angulaire, et respectivement dans la deuxième configuration angulaire lorsque l'accessoire (6) se trouve dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire, ledit moyen de verrouillage comprenant un unique pêne (22), un premier logement (23) destiné à recevoir ledit pêne (22) en son sein pour verrouiller l'accessoire dans ladite première configuration angulaire et un deuxième logement (24) destiné respectivement à recevoir ledit pêne (22) en son sein pour verrouiller l'accessoire (6) dans ladite deuxième configuration angulaire.Apparatus (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein said locking means is provided to provide locking. of the accessory (6) relative to the handle (2) in the first angular configuration when the accessory (6) is in said first angular configuration, and respectively in the second angular configuration when the accessory (6) is in said second angular configuration, said locking means comprising a single bolt (22), a first housing (23) intended to receive said bolt (22) therein to lock the accessory in said first angular configuration and a second housing (24 ) intended respectively to receive said bolt (22) therein to lock the accessory (6) in said second angular configuration. Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 10, dans lequel ledit organe de commande (21) est un organe de commande mécanique manuel, qui est relié au pêne (22) pour que l'utilisateur puisse assurer le verrouillage et / ou le déverrouillage de l'accessoire (6) par le moyen de verrouillage par action manuelle directe sur l'organe de commande (21).Apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein said actuator (21) is a manual mechanical actuator, which is connected to the bolt (22) so that the user can ensure the locking and / or the unlocking of the accessory (6) by the locking means by direct manual action on the control member (21). Appareil (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit organe de commande (21) mécanique manuel est monté mobile sur le manche (2).Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said manual mechanical control member (21) is movably mounted on the handle (2). Appareil (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit organe de commande (21) mécanique manuel est monté mobile à translation rectiligne, de préférence selon un axe (A-A') d'extension longitudinale du manche (2), et / ou à rotation autour dudit axe (A-A') d'extension longitudinale.Apparatus (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said manual mechanical control member (21) is mounted movably in rectilinear translation, preferably along an axis (A-A ') of longitudinal extension of the handle (2), and / or rotating about said axis (A-A ') of longitudinal extension. Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 et 13, dans lequel ledit organe de commande (21) mécanique manuel est monté au niveau d'une extrémité (4) du manche (2) au niveau de laquelle l'accessoire (6) est relié au manche (2).Apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 12 and 13, wherein said manual mechanical control member (21) is mounted at one end (4) of the handle (2) at which the attachment ( 6) is connected to the handle (2). Appareil selon la revendication 2 et l'une quelconque des revendications 11 à 14, dans lequel ledit organe de commande (21) mécanique manuel est monté mobile entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le moyen de verrouillage occupe ladite configuration verrouillée et une position de déverrouillage dans laquelle le moyen de verrouillage occupe ladite configuration déverrouillée, ledit appareil (1) comprenant un moyen de rappel, de préférence élastique, prévu pour rappeler automatiquement l'organe de commande (21) mécanique manuel dans ladite position de verrouillage lorsqu'il occupe ladite position de déverrouillage.Apparatus according to claim 2 and any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein said manual mechanical controller (21) is movably mounted between a locking position in which the locking means occupies said locked configuration and an unlocking position in which the locking means occupies said unlocked configuration, said apparatus (1) comprising a return means, preferably elastic, provided to automatically recall the manual mechanical control member (21) in said locked position when it occupies said unlocked position. Appareil (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdites première et deuxième sorties (12, 13) d'air de l'accessoire (6) présentent des ouvertures de géométries différentes.Apparatus (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first and second air outlets (12, 13) of the accessory (6) have openings of different geometries.
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