ES1292014U - Automatic device for cutting hair (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Automatic device to cut the hair, constituted by a equipment characterized because it includes a 3D (10) scanner that records the morphology of the user's head and an articulated robotic arm (1) that includes as a final tool (2) a telescopic tube (3) whose end comprises a series of combs with interdental spaces (9) that support the head of the user guided through a series of position and distance sensors (7), and includes a motorized circular blade (6) the which approaches or moves from the head through said telescopic tube (3). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR CUTTING HAIR

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an automated robotic arm or machine for shaving or cutting the hair of the user's head.

It comes to propose a solution when carrying out this task, so that the service is much faster, cleaner and cheaper. In addition, the type of cut can be recorded for future sessions, where it is always guaranteed to be identical.

Prior to performing the cut by the device object of the present invention, a scan of the morphology of the user's head is performed, and the desired height of the hair in each area is programmed; and then, the cut is carried out by a robotic arm that adapts to different positions to comfortably reach all areas, and a blade located inside the final tool of said arm makes the cut itself.

The industrial application of this invention is within hair cutting equipment and systems, and more specifically, automated arm for hair cutting.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Although no invention identical to the one described has been found, we present below the documents found that reflect the state of the art related to it.

Thus, document ES1200091U describes an autonomous fastening device for hairdressing utensils, such as a comb, a brush, scissors or another that is used by holding it by hand, characterized by comprising a first fastening assembly coupled to the styling utensil, and a second fastening assembly for fast coupling to the user, to the fingers, to the hand, to the wrist or to a garment of said user, both sets having elements that constitute complementary parts of non-permanent mutual fixing means that allow the utensil is held autonomously in said part of the user without having to hold it by pressing it with the fingers. Said utility model refers, therefore, to a device for holding the utensils used in hairdressing such as combs, scissors, etc., for which it differs enormously from the arm for automatic hair cutting that is the object of the main invention.

EP1328380A1 proposes a hair split ends cutting device, characterized in that the hair split ends cutting device is constructed as an adjustable part that can be mounted and again dismounted on a hair cutting machine. This other cited document corresponds to a device for cutting the split ends of the hair, however, it is far from the automated cutting system proposed by the requested invention, so as to affect its novelty or inventive activity.

Conclusions: As can be deduced from the investigation carried out, none of the documents found solves the problems raised as the proposed invention does.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The automatic haircutting device object of the present invention is constituted from a team consisting of a 3D scanner to record the morphology of the user's head, and an articulated robotic arm capable of orienting itself in the different positions to arrange its tool. end perpendicular at all points on the surface of the head.

Said final tool is made up of a telescopic arm in the form of a tube and a motorized circular blade to which is attached a suction turbine that absorbs all the hair that is being trimmed, and diverts it to a bag or deposit, and the cut It is done with the circular blade which approaches or moves away from the capillary surface with the help of the telescopic tube depending on the length of hair programmed to cut in each area.

In a first step, the user performs a scan of the morphology of the head, and chooses the desired length after cutting, in each area or zone through an interface such as a touch screen or similar; These parameters are recorded so that the robotic arm can execute the cut and are also saved for subsequent cuts and/or modifications.

The articulated robotic arm comprises a series of position and distance sensors to guide the final tool.

Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used herein have the meaning ordinarily understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Procedures similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice of the present invention.

Throughout the description and claims, the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge in part of the description and part of the practice of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of this description, some drawings are attached that represent a non-limiting preferred embodiment of the present invention:

Figure 1: Schematic view of an embodiment of the automatic device for cutting hair object of the present invention.

Figure 2: Schematic view of the final tool of the articulated robotic arm.

The numerical references that appear in said figures correspond to the following constituent elements of the invention:

1. Articulated robotic arm

2. End tool

3. Telescopic tube

4. Suction turbine

5. Bag / deposit

6. Motorized circular blade

7. Position / distance sensors

8. Control unit

9. Combs with interdental spaces

10. 3D scanner

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

A preferred embodiment of the automatic device for cutting hair object of the present invention, with reference to the numerical references, can be based on equipment consisting of a 3D scanner (10) that records the morphology of the head of the user who wishes to cut hair , and an articulated robotic arm (1) capable of orienting itself in different positions to arrange its final tool (2) perpendicular to all points of the surface of said user's head.

This final tool (2) is made up of a motorized circular blade (6) that has a telescopic tube (3) at the end that helps to leave the hair at the desired size by some position sensors (7) and at the other end a suction turbine (4) is attached that absorbs all the hair that is being trimmed and diverts it to a bag or tank (5).

The end of the telescopic tube (3) of the final tool (2) is made up of a series of combs with interdental spaces (9) for the hair to pass through, also absorbed by the force of the suction turbine (4), and It is always in contact with the user's head, assisted by a series of position and distance sensors (7).

The parameters for the movement of the articulated robotic arm (1) are managed from a control unit (8) that takes the data input from the 3D scanner (10) of the morphology of the patient's head, and the selection of values of hair length for the different zones/areas, and performs the necessary calculations for the numerical control of the articulated robotic arm (1).

Both at the time of scanning and taking the measurements of the head and at the time of making the cut, the user is as immobilized as possible, without greatly affecting their comfort, so that the measurements and the cut are as precise possible.

Claims (1)

1.

- Automatic device for cutting hair, consisting of equipment characterized in that it comprises a 3D scanner (10) that records the morphology of the user's head and an articulated robotic arm (1) comprising as final tool (2) a telescopic tube (3) whose end comprises a series of combs with interdental spaces (9) that support on the user's head guided by a series of position and distance sensors (7), and includes inside a motorized circular blade (6) which moves closer or further away of the head through said telescopic tube (3) two.

- Automatic device for cutting hair, according to claim 1, where the parameters for the movement of the articulated robotic arm (1) are managed from a control unit (8) that takes the data input from the 3D scanner (10) of the patient's head morphology, and the selection of hair length values for the different zones/areas. 3.

- Automatic device for cutting hair, according to claim 1, where the final tool (2) is coupled with a suction turbine (4) that absorbs all the hair which is trimmed and diverts it to a bag or deposit (5).