GB2548822B - Attachment for a handheld appliance - Google Patents
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- GB2548822B GB2548822B GB1605035.3A GB201605035A GB2548822B GB 2548822 B GB2548822 B GB 2548822B GB 201605035 A GB201605035 A GB 201605035A GB 2548822 B GB2548822 B GB 2548822B
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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
- A45D20/48—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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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
- A45D1/18—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with combs
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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
- A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
- A45D2/36—Hair curlers or hair winders with incorporated heating or drying means, e.g. electric, using chemical reaction
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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
- A45D20/12—Details thereof or accessories therefor, e.g. nozzles, stands
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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
- A45D20/52—Hair-drying combs or hair-drying brushes, adapted for heating by an external heating source, e.g. air stream
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Description
ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD APPLIANCE FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an attachment for a handheld appliance, in particular a hair care appliance such as a hot air styling device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In a conventional hot air styling device, air is drawn into an inlet by a fan unit and directed towards the hair by an attachment or head. Depending on the style desired, the air may or may not be heated. The attachment often includes bristles onto which hair is wrapped and held for styling. The air is generally blown out of the attachment normal to the longitudinal surface of the attachment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a first aspect, an attachment for a hair styling apparatus is described, the attachment comprising a casing having an air inlet for receiving an airflow from a hair styling apparatus; a hair engaging member, supported by the casing, and adapted to move relative thereto between a first position and a second position, and wherein a first airflow outlet formed between the casing and the hair engaging member when the hair engaging member is in the first position; and a second airflow outlet, spaced from the first airflow outlet, formed between the casing and the hair engaging member when the hair engaging member is in the second position; and wherein the first airflow outlet is open and the second airflow outlet is closed when the hair engaging member is in the first position; and the first airflow outlet is closed and the second airflow outlet is open when the hair engaging member is in the second position.
The hair engaging member is preferably adapted to move in a rocking movement, relative to the casing. Preferably, the hair engaging member is pivotably supported within the casing and through a central axis of the hair engaging member. It is preferred that the hair engaging member is pivotably supported by pivot pins which mount the hair engaging member within the casing. The hair engaging member preferably has an angle of movement which is in the range from 5° to 30°.
Preferably, the hair engaging member moves into the first position when the attachment is drawn through a user’s hair in a first direction and the hair engaging member moves into the second position when the attachment is drawn through the user’s hair in a second direction opposing the first direction.
Each of the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet preferably comprise a plurality of outlet apertures. Furthermore, the plurality of outlet apertures are preferably positioned in a row.
Preferably, each of the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet are defined by a respective side face of the hair engaging member and a respective part of the casing. Each of the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet is preferably a slot shape. Preferably, the hair engaging member has an elongate form and each of the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet preferably extends substantially the length of the hair engaging member.
In a preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises two hair engaging members. Preferably, the casing comprises an outer casing section and an inner casing section, and a ledge of the inner casing section is located between the hair engaging members. In a first configuration of the attachment; a first hair engaging member is preferably in the first position defining a first airflow outlet with the ledge; and a second hair engaging member is preferably in the second position defining a second airflow outlet with the outer casing section. In a second configuration of the attachment; the first hair engaging member is preferably in the second position defining a third airflow outlet with the outer casing section; and the second hair engaging member is preferably in the second position defining a fourth airflow outlet with the ledge. Preferably, the first hair engaging member and the second hair engaging member move synchronously.
Furthermore, the attachment preferably moves between the first configuration and the second configuration under the action of an over centre mechanism. In a preferred embodiment the over centre mechanism is a torsion spring connected between the first hair engaging member and the second hair engaging member. The biasing function of the torsion spring may be realized in several alternative ways. For example, a magnetic latch or weighted moveable members or integrated ball bearings in a detent mechanism may be used.
Advantage is found in the over-centre mechanism for movement of the moveable members which functions to bias the movement of each moveable member in a direction opposing the current orientation of the moveable member, ensuring that the moveable members can tilt in the opposing direction without hindrance.
In a second aspect, an attachment for a hair styling apparatus is described, the attachment comprising: a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus; a hair engaging member supported by the casing; a first airflow outlet between the casing and the hair engaging member; a second airflow outlet, spaced from the first airflow outlet, between the casing and the hair engaging member; and internal airflow directing means positioned within the casing to direct air towards the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet. Preferably, each of the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet are defined, at least in part, by a respective side wall of the casing.
The term “airflow directing means” refers to vanes, baffles, ribs or any other arrangement which guides airflow along an airflow path.
In a preferred embodiment, the internal airflow directing means comprises a plurality of vanes. The internal airflow directing means preferably comprises a plurality of casing vanes connected to the casing. Furthermore, the plurality of casing vanes comprises; a first series of casing vanes located on a first side wall of the casing and adjacent to the first airflow outlet; and a second series of casing vanes located on a second side wall of the casing and adjacent to the second airflow outlet. Each vane in the first series of casing vanes is preferably orientated approximately perpendicular to an edge of the first side wall of the casing which defines the first airflow outlet, and each vane in the second series of casing vanes is orientated approximately perpendicular to an edge of the second side wall of the casing which defines the second airflow outlet. Preferably, the vanes in the first series of casing vanes and second series of the casing vanes are approximately evenly spaced.
In a further preferred embodiment, the internal airflow directing means comprises a plurality of edge vanes connected to the hair engaging member. The plurality of edge vanes preferably comprises; a first series of edge vanes located on a first side face of the hair engaging member and adjacent to the first airflow outlet; and a second series of edge vanes located on a second side face of the hair engaging member and adjacent to the second airflow outlet.
Preferably, each vane in the first series of edge vanes is orientated approximately perpendicular to an edge of the hair engaging member adjacent the first airflow outlet, and each vane in the second series of edge vanes is orientated approximately perpendicular to an edge of the hair engaging member adjacent the second airflow outlet.
The vanes in the first series of edge vanes and second series of the edge vanes are preferably approximately evenly spaced. Preferably, the edge vanes and the casing vanes have a similar positioning pattern such that the edge vanes and casing vanes consecutively align with each other.
The hair engaging member preferably has an elongate form, and each of the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet preferably extends substantially the length of the hair engaging member.
In a preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises two said hair engaging members. Preferably, each hair engaging member forms, with the casing, a respective first air outlet and a respective second air outlet. The hair engaging members are preferably disposed side by side. The casing preferably comprises an outer casing section and an inner casing section, and a ledge of the inner casing section is located between the hair engaging members.
In a preferred embodiment, the internal airflow directing means further comprises a series of central baffles positioned between the hair engaging members and contacting an inner face of the ledge. Preferably, the series of central baffles extends parallel to an inner side face of a first hair engaging member and an inner side face of a second hair engaging member. Each baffle within the series of central baffles preferably has an open scoop shape adapted to turn the received airflow through approximately 90 degrees, towards the ledge.
Advantageously, turbulent airflow in minimized within the attachment and consequently the audible volume of the hot air styling device with attachment is reduced in use.
Preferably, a first series of inner edge vanes are located on a side face of the first hair engaging member proximal to the ledge. A second series of inner edge vanes are preferably located on a side face of the second hair engaging member proximal to the ledge. The baffles within the series of central baffles, and the vanes within the first and second series of inner edge vanes, preferably have a similar positioning pattern such that the baffles and the vanes consecutively align with each other.
Advantageously, the regular indentations along the side faces of the moveable members in combination with the internal central baffles and internal casing vanes, form jets from the airflow exiting the attachment.
The present invention provides an attachment for a hair styling apparatus comprising: a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus; a hair engaging member supported by the casing, an airflow outlet between the casing and the hair engaging member and airflow guiding means extending over the external surface of the hair engaging member and the airflow guiding means comprises a series of ribs; wherein the hair engaging member is elongate in shape, and the airflow outlet extends substantially the length of the hair engaging member.
Preferably, the airflow outlet is defined by a side face of the hair engaging member and a side wall of the casing.
Preferably, each rib in the series of ribs is preferably positioned parallel to an adjacent rib and a channel is defined therebetween. Each rib within the series of ribs preferably extends substantially perpendicular to the direction of the length of the hair engaging member. Preferably, the ribs within the series of ribs have a uniform rib width. Each channel in the series of ribs preferably has a uniform channel width, and the channel width is preferably greater than a width of a rib. In a preferred embodiment, the width of each channel is in the range from 2mm to 4mm.
Advantageously, the channels between adjacent ribs act to guide the airflow over the surface of the moveable members and consequently, even, parallel airstreams are blown down the shaft of the user’s hair.
Preferably, the external surface of the hair engaging member has a generally arc profile perpendicular to the direction of the length of the hair engaging member. In a further preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises two said hair engaging members. The hair engaging members are preferably disposed side by side. The casing preferably comprises an outer casing section and an inner casing section, and a ledge of the inner casing section is located between the hair engaging members. Preferably, the attachment comprises a further airflow outlet between the casing and a second hair engaging member and the further airflow outlet is shaped to direct air over an external surface of the second hair engaging member.
In a further aspect, an attachment for a hair styling apparatus is described; the attachment comprising an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus; at least one air outlet; a chamber for conveying air from the air inlet to said at least one air outlet; wherein the air inlet is located at one end of the chamber, and the at least one air outlet extends along the length of the chamber; and the cross-sectional area of the chamber decreases in size from the air inlet along the length of the at least one air outlet.
Advantage is found in the reduction of the internal cross-sectional area of the attachment towards the downstream end of the attachment, because there is a greater consistency of pressure throughout the internal volume of the attachment. Furthermore, attachment of airflow to internal central baffles and internal side vanes is improved as a consequence of the progressive reduction of the internal cross-sectional area.
Preferably, the casing comprises a base located opposite to the air outlet. Preferably, the base is generally planar and slopes gradually towards the air outlet with increasing distance from the air inlet. The base preferably comprises a first layer and a second layer separated by an insulating cavity.
In a preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises a distal end opposite the air inlet, and an insulated cap located at the distal end. The insulated cap preferably has a heat resistant protrusion extending away from the air inlet.
In a yet further aspect, an attachment for a hair styling apparatus is described; the attachment comprising a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus; a hair engaging member supported by the casing; a first airflow outlet formed between the casing and the hair engaging member; a second airflow outlet, spaced from the first airflow outlet, between the casing and the hair engaging member; and at least one airflow barrier on an external surface of the attachment extending between the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet.
Preferably, airflow emitted through the first airflow outlet or the second airflow outlet is guided across the external surface of the hair engaging member by the at least one airflow barrier. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one airflow barrier has a height which is in the range of 1mm to 4mm The at least one airflow barrier may preferably be a ridge. A first airflow barrier is preferably located between the hair engaging member and the air inlet, and a second airflow barrier is preferably located between the hair engaging member and a distal end of the attachment opposite the air inlet. At least one of the first airflow barrier and the second airflow barrier is preferably connected to the hair engaging member. Further, at least one of the first airflow barrier and the second airflow barrier is preferably connected to the casing. Preferably, the hair engaging member is elongate in shape.
Advantage is found in the raised ridge adjacent to each end of the moveable members, which functions to avoid entrainment of ambient air.
In another aspect, an attachment for a hair styling apparatus is described; the attachment comprising a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus; a hair engaging member supported by the casing and wherein the hair engaging member comprises an array of bristles protruding from an outer surface of the hair engaging member; and wherein each bristle within the array has an elongate form and an oval transverse cross-section.
Preferably, the casing comprises an array of bristles protruding from an outer surface of the casing. The array preferably comprises bristles arranged in parallel rows. Each bristle preferably has a spherical portion at the distal end. In a preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises two said hair engaging members supported by the casing, and
Claims (12)
1. An attachment for a hair styling apparatus comprising: a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus; a hair engaging member supported by the casing, an airflow outlet between the casing and the hair engaging member; and airflow guiding means extending over the external surface of the hair engaging member and the airflow guiding means comprises a series of ribs; wherein the hair engaging member is elongate in shape, and the airflow outlet extends substantially the length of the hair engaging member.
2. An attachment according to claim 1, wherein the airflow outlet is defined by a side face of the hair engaging member and a side wall of the casing.
3. An attachment according to any preceding claim, wherein each rib in the series of ribs is positioned parallel to an adjacent rib and a channel is defined therebetween.
4. An attachment according to claim 3, wherein each rib within the series of ribs extends substantially perpendicular to the direction of the length of the hair engaging member.
5. An attachment according to any preceding claim, wherein the ribs within the series of ribs have a uniform rib width.
6. An attachment according to claim3, wherein each channel in the series of ribs has a uniform channel width, and the channel width is greater than a width of a rib.
7. An attachment according to claim 6, wherein the width of each channel is in the range from 2mm to 4mm.
8. An attachment according to any preceding claim, wherein the external surface of the hair engaging member has a generally arc profile perpendicular to the direction of the length of the hair engaging member.
9. An attachment according to any preceding claim, comprising two said hair engaging members.
10. An attachment according to claim 9, wherein the hair engaging members are disposed side by side.
11. An attachment according to claim 10, wherein the casing comprises an outer casing section and an inner casing section, and a ledge of the inner casing section is located between the hair engaging members.
12. An attachment according to any of claims 9 to 11, comprising a further airflow outlet between the casing and a second hair engaging member.
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| GB1605035.3A GB2548822B (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2016-03-24 | Attachment for a handheld appliance |
| EP17708334.2A EP3432759B1 (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-02-27 | Attachment for a handheld appliance |
| RU2018137180A RU2018137180A (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-02-27 | HAND APPLIANCE |
| AU2017236402A AU2017236402B2 (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-02-27 | Attachment for a handheld appliance |
| KR1020187029183A KR102101642B1 (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-02-27 | Attachments for portable instruments |
| PCT/GB2017/050519 WO2017163007A1 (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-02-27 | Attachment for a handheld appliance |
| CN201720294280.0U CN207322932U (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-03-23 | Annex for hair styling appliance |
| CN201710179894.9A CN107224087B (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-03-23 | Accessories for Handheld Appliances |
| JP2017059773A JP6557695B2 (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-03-24 | Accessories for handheld devices |
| US15/468,496 US12295472B2 (en) | 2016-03-24 | 2017-03-24 | Attachment for a handheld appliance |
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