JP2024085683A - Hair Care Device - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To obtain a hair care device capable of treating hair while minimizing the effects of heat and friction. [Solution] The hair care device 1 is equipped with a treatment section 20 capable of treating the hair H. Furthermore, the hair care device 1 is equipped with a fluid ejection section 45 capable of spraying fluid onto the hair H. The fluid ejection section 45 is equipped with a tensile force generating fluid ejection section 451 that sprays fluid onto the hair H in a direction that generates a tensile force F1. [Selected Figure] Figure 5

Description

This disclosure relates to a hair care device.

As shown in the following Patent Document 1, a conventional hair care device has a pair of arms pivotally attached so that they can be opened and closed, and the ends of the arms each have hair-holding parts that move toward and away from each other as the arms are opened and closed.

In this patent document 1, the hair is clamped between a pair of hair clamps, and the pair of hair clamps is slid from the root side to the tip side of the hair, or the hair clamps are moved little by little while applying clamping pressure to the hair, thereby making it possible to straighten the hair.

Registered Utility Model No. 3060279

However, in the above conventional technology, the hair is clamped between the hair clamps heated to a high temperature, and then the clamping pressure is applied to the hair while sliding it or moving it little by little, which significantly affects the impact of heat and friction on the hair surface.

The present disclosure therefore aims to provide a hair care device that can treat hair while minimizing the effects of heat and friction.

A hair care device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a treatment section capable of treating hair and a fluid discharge mechanism capable of spraying a fluid onto the hair, the treatment section includes a first treatment section and a second treatment section having a second opposing surface that faces a first opposing surface of the first treatment section in a first direction, and a treatment space is formed between the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface in which hair can be treated while the hair is arranged so as to extend in a second direction that intersects with the first direction, the fluid discharge mechanism includes an outlet having an elongated opening surface in a third direction that intersects with the first direction and the second direction, and the outlet is configured such that a force in the second direction is applied to the hair arranged in the treatment space by the fluid sprayed from the outlet.

A hair care device according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a treatment section capable of treating hair and a fluid ejection section capable of spraying fluid onto the hair, and the fluid ejection section includes a tensile force generating fluid ejection section that sprays fluid onto the hair in a direction that generates a tensile force.

This disclosure makes it possible to obtain a hair care device that can treat hair while minimizing the effects of heat and friction.

FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view of a first treatment section according to the first embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface side. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first treatment section according to the first embodiment, as viewed from a first treatment surface side. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement state of a first air outlet according to the first embodiment. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair is treated using the hair care device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a view of a first treatment section according to a modified example of the first embodiment, as viewed from a first treatment surface side. FIG. 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a state in which hair is treated using a hair care device according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a second modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a third modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which hair is treated using a hair care device according to a fourth modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a fifth modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a sixth modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which hair is treated using a hair care device according to a seventh modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a state in which hair is treated using a hair care device according to an eighth modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which hair is treated using the hair care device according to the ninth modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a tenth modified example of embodiment 1. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a state in which hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to an eleventh modified example of embodiment 1. FIG. 11 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of an example of a hair care device according to a second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view of a first treatment section according to a second embodiment, as viewed from a first treatment surface side. FIG. 11 is a side view showing a schematic diagram of an example of a hair care device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an agent spraying device included in a hair care device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a charged microparticle generating device provided in a hair care device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fine particle emission device provided in a hair care device according to a third embodiment.

Below, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanation of already well-known matters or duplicate explanation of substantially the same configuration may be omitted.

The accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

In the following embodiment, the hair care device is exemplified as a wind styler that treats (styles) hair by blowing air.

In the following embodiments, the up-down direction of the hair care device is defined with the direction in which the treatment unit moves when treating hair (the direction in which the hair placed in the treatment space extends) coinciding with the up-down direction. The side on which the tip of the hair is located during normal treatment is defined as the lower side in the up-down direction.

Furthermore, in the following description, the direction in which the first treatment unit and the second treatment unit face each other is referred to as the first direction (Y direction), and the direction in which the treatment unit moves when treating the hair (treatment direction) is referred to as the second direction (Z direction). The direction perpendicular to (intersecting) the first direction (Y direction) and the second direction (Z direction) is referred to as the third direction (X direction).

Furthermore, the following embodiments and their variations include similar components. Therefore, in the following, the similar components are given the same reference numerals and duplicated explanations are omitted.

(Embodiment 1)
First, an example of a hair styler (hair care device) 1 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.

The wind styler 1 according to this embodiment includes a treatment section 20 capable of treating hair H. In this embodiment, the treatment section 20 is connected to a grip section (grip section) 10 that can be held by a user or the like. The grip section 10 is formed in a rod shape that is elongated in the third direction (X direction) and has a hollow section formed inside.

In addition, in this embodiment, the treatment unit 20 includes a first treatment unit 210 having a first opposing surface (first treatment surface) 2111, and a second treatment unit 220 having a second opposing surface (second treatment surface) 2211 that faces the first opposing surface 2111 in the first direction (Y direction).

In this manner, in this embodiment, the treatment unit 20 has a pair of treatment units (first treatment unit 210 and second treatment unit 220: multiple treatment units) that face each other in the first direction (Y direction).

The first treatment unit 210 and the second treatment unit 220 are each connected to the grip unit 10. Specifically, the first treatment unit 210 is connected to one end of the grip unit 10 in the third direction (X direction) via the first connecting part 212, and the second treatment unit 220 is connected to one end of the grip unit 10 in the third direction (X direction) via the second connecting part 222. In this manner, in this embodiment, the first treatment unit 210 and the second treatment unit 220 are each connected to the grip unit 10 in a state in which they are bifurcated in the first direction (Y direction) from one end of the grip unit extending in the third direction (X direction).

The first treatment section 210 is provided with a first housing 211 that constitutes the outer periphery of the first treatment section 210, and the surface of this first housing 211 that faces the second treatment section 220 is the first opposing surface 2111. Similarly, the second treatment section 220 is provided with a second housing 221 that constitutes the outer periphery of the second treatment section 220, and the surface of this second housing 221 that faces the first treatment section 210 is the second opposing surface 2211.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a space is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 of the first treatment unit 210 and the second opposing surface 2211 of the second treatment unit 220, which penetrates in the second direction (Z direction) and opens to one side in the third direction (X direction). In this embodiment, this space serves as a treatment space S1 in which treatment can be performed on the hair H.

The hair H can be treated in a state in which the hair H is arranged in the treatment space S1 so as to extend in a second direction (Z direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction). In this way, during normal treatment of the hair H, the hair H is arranged in the treatment space S1 so as to extend in the second direction (Z direction).

In addition, in this embodiment, hollow portions are formed inside the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220, and each hollow portion is formed so as to communicate with the hollow portion of the gripping section 10.

In this embodiment, the hollow portion formed in the wind styler 1 is utilized to blow air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H placed within the treatment space S1, and the hair H can be styled by the air (wind: fluid) blown onto the hair H. Specifically, a fluid discharge mechanism 40 capable of blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H is disposed within the wind styler 1, and the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 of this fluid discharge mechanism 40 is blown onto the hair H, allowing the hair H to be styled (treated).

In this way, the wind styler (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment is a device that can blow air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H from one or more air outlets 45, straightening and straightening the curls and waves of the hair H without causing excessive friction on the hair H, or styling the hair into a desired shape.

The wind styler (hair care device) 1 can be used not only on dry hair, but also on hair that is moderately wet, such as hair that has been washed and towel-dried. When hair is wet, the hydrogen bonds inside the hair are broken, so styling while drying the hair helps to fix the shape of the hair after styling. In addition, the two steps of drying with a hair dryer and styling can be shortened to one step, which reduces the user's time and effort without exposing the hair to excessive heat damage and friction damage.

The fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes an intake port 41 that can take in air (outside air: fluid) from outside the device into the wind styler 1, and a feed means 42 that is arranged downstream of the intake port 41 and sends the air (fluid) taken in from the intake port 41 downstream. The fluid discharge mechanism 40 also includes a fluid temperature adjustment means 43 that is arranged downstream of the feed means 42 and adjusts (controls to heat or cool) the temperature of the air (fluid) sent by the feed means 42 to the outlet 45 side (downstream). The fluid discharge mechanism 40 also includes an outlet 45 and a flow path 44 that sends the air (fluid: hot air or cold air) whose temperature has been adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment means 43 to the outlet 45.

By driving the delivery means 42, air (outside air: fluid) from outside the device is taken into the wind styler 1 through the suction port 41, the temperature of the air (fluid) taken in through the suction port 41 is adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment means 43, and the temperature-adjusted air (fluid) is sent to the blowing port 45 via the flow path 44, so that the air (wind: fluid) at the desired temperature can be blown onto the hair H.

Here, the suction port 41 can be, for example, a number of small holes or a vertically elongated gap. In this embodiment, the suction port 41 is formed by providing a number of through holes in a mesh pattern on the other end side of the grip part 10 in the third direction (X direction). This makes it possible to take in air outside the device (outside air: fluid) from the suction port 41 into the interior of the wind styler 1.

The feed means 42 can be configured to include, for example, a fan and a fan motor that rotates the fan. Such a fan and fan motor can be an axial fan, a centrifugal fan, a blower fan (sirocco fan), or the like. The feed means 42 can be an integrated fan and fan motor, or the feed means 42 can be a separate fan and fan motor.

Furthermore, the fluid temperature adjustment means 43 can be a heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger.

It is preferable that the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment means 43 be approximately 10°C to 250°C when it is blown out from the air outlet 45.

Specifically, when heating the hair H with air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45, it is preferable that the temperature of the air blown out from the air outlet 45 be approximately 50°C to 250°C.

In this way, by performing a treatment while heating the hair H with the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45, it is possible to straighten the curls and waves of the hair H and style it into a desired shape. At this time, if the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45 is lower than 50°C, it becomes difficult to style the hair H into a desired shape. On the other hand, if the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45 is higher than 250°C, there is a risk that the hair H will be irreversibly thermally damaged and its original luster and texture will be lost. Therefore, when heating the hair H with the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45, it is preferable that the temperature of the air blown out of the air outlet 45 be approximately 50°C to 250°C.

When the wind styler 1 is used to heat hair H for treatment, the hair H is heated by heat transfer while loosening it with the action of air (wind: fluid). Therefore, it is possible to heat the inside of the hair bundle without clamping the hair H with a hair clamping part heated to a high temperature of approximately 160°C or more as in the conventional method. In this way, when the wind styler 1 is used to heat hair H for treatment, there is no need to heat the hair H to a high temperature of approximately 160°C or more as in the conventional hair clamping part. In other words, even if the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 is set to approximately 100°C to 140°C, which is lower than the temperature of hair H treated with a conventional hair clamping part, it becomes possible to perform treatment by heating the hair H.

Therefore, when using the wind styler 1 as in this embodiment, it is more preferable to set the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 to approximately 100°C to 140°C. This makes it possible to more reliably treat the hair H while further reducing damage to the hair H.

On the other hand, when cooling the hair H with air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45, it is preferable that the temperature of the air blown out from the air outlet 45 be approximately 10°C to 50°C.

In this way, if the hair H is cooled by the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45 while the treatment is being performed, the shape of the styled hair H can be more easily maintained. At this time, if the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45 is lower than 10°C, a compressor or Peltier element is required, which may increase power consumption and increase the size of the device. On the other hand, if the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45 is higher than 50°C, the difference with the hair temperature becomes small, and the effect of maintaining the shape may become smaller. Therefore, when cooling the hair H with the air (wind: fluid) blown out of the air outlet 45, it is preferable that the temperature of the air blown out of the air outlet 45 is approximately 10°C to 50°C.

In view of the above, it is preferable that the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment means 43 be approximately 10°C to 250°C when it is blown out from the air outlet 45.

The flow path 44 can be formed, for example, by placing a partition that generates a flow of air in a predetermined direction in the hollow portion formed in the wind styler 1, or by placing a tube that communicates with the air outlet 45. By providing such a flow path 44, the air (wind: fluid) whose temperature has been adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment means 43 passes through the flow path 44 more efficiently and is blown out from the air outlet 45. In this way, more air (fluid) taken in from the suction port 41 can be blown out from the air outlet 45.

In this embodiment, the air outlet 45 has an opening surface 45a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction). Specifically, the opening surface 45a of the air outlet 45 has a rectangular shape with a long side 45c that extends in the third direction (X direction) and a short side 45b that extends in a direction perpendicular to the third direction (X direction).

This increases the flow rate of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45. This allows the air (wind: fluid) to be blown over a wider area of the hair H placed in the treatment space S1. This allows the air (wind: fluid) blown onto the hair H to style the hair H more reliably in a shorter time.

In this embodiment, the aspect ratio of the area of the air outlet 45 is such that the horizontal (long side 45c) is 1 or more when the vertical (short side 45b) is 1. In this case, it is preferable that the aspect ratio of the area of the air outlet is such that the horizontal (long side 45c) is 3 or more when the vertical (short side 45b) is 1. This makes it possible to increase the speed of the air (wind: fluid) blown onto the hair H.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the air outlet 45 is configured so that the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 exerts a force F1 in the second direction (Z direction) on the hair H placed in the treatment space S1. Specifically, the air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the first air outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the up-down direction (second direction: Z direction). The angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and an imaginary straight line L1 that passes through the connecting portion 45d between the first opposing surface 2111 and the first air outlet 451 and extends in the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle.

By doing this, the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 is blown diagonally downward. And by blowing the air (wind: fluid) diagonally downward from the air outlet 45, a downward force F1 in the up-down direction (second direction: Z direction) acts on the hair H.

In this way, by blowing air (wind: fluid) diagonally downward onto the hair H, a downward pulling force (force F1) in the up-down direction (second direction: Z direction) acts on the hair H, and the hair H can be treated without being pinched by the treatment unit 20. This makes it possible to further reduce the effects of heat and friction on the hair H when treating the hair H. As a result, it becomes possible to straighten out curls and waves of the hair H while reducing damage to the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape.

As described above, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned air outlet 45 corresponds to the fluid discharge section, and the first air outlet 451 corresponds to the tensile force generating fluid discharge section that blows fluid in a direction that generates a tensile force on the hair H. This fluid discharge section is preferably configured to blow air (wind: fluid) from all around the hair H in the direction of styling.

It is possible to provide at least one air outlet 45 on either of the opposing treatment sections (the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220). However, it is preferable to have as few air outlets 45 as possible. When the performance of the delivery means 42 is the same, the flow rate of the air (wind: fluid) discharged from the air outlets 45 can be made faster the smaller the area of the air outlets 45 and the fewer the number of air outlets 45, and the greater the tensile force acting on the hair H can be.

Therefore, in this embodiment, one air outlet 45 is formed in the first treatment unit 210, which is one of the opposing treatment units (first treatment unit 210 and second treatment unit 220). Therefore, in this embodiment, air (wind: fluid) is blown onto the hair H from one side. At this time, by providing the air outlet 45 in one of the opposing treatment units, the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 can be prevented from escaping to the outside of the treatment space S1 by the other treatment unit, and a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) can be more reliably applied to the hair H.

In this way, in this embodiment, air (wind: fluid) is blown onto the hair H from at least one air outlet 45 in a direction approximately 90° or less to the treatment direction, so that a tensile force can be applied.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second opposing surface 2211 is a flat surface extending in the second direction (Z direction) and the third direction (X direction). On the other hand, the first opposing surface 2111 is curved in a substantially circular arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction). This suppresses the generation of turbulence in the fluid and makes the flow rate faster, thereby improving the effect of straightening the curls and waves of the hair H and styling it into a desired shape. In this case, it is preferable that the radius of curvature of the first opposing surface 2111 is approximately 10 mm to 50 mm. This is because if the radius of curvature of the first opposing surface 2111 is smaller than 10 mm, there is a risk of a large loss in flow rate, and if it is larger than 50 mm, there is a risk of turbulence.

The first opposing surface 2111 is curved with a radius of curvature of approximately 10 mm to 50 mm, so that the air (wind: fluid) blown onto the hair H is a laminar flow.

When the first opposing surface 2111 is curved with a radius of curvature of approximately 10 mm to 50 mm as in this embodiment, it is preferable that the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is greater than or equal to 10° and smaller than 90°. If the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is smaller than 10°, there is a risk that the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 will hit the first opposing surface 2111. In this embodiment, the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is set so that the tensile force acting toward the tip of the hair H is approximately maximized.

In addition, in this embodiment, the speed of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 is set to 5 m/s to 50 m/s. This makes it possible to blow air (wind: fluid) at a rate sufficient to style the hair H while preventing hair H from falling out, and more reliably straighten and straighten curls and waves in the hair H, or style the hair into the desired shape.

In this way, it is preferable that the speed of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 is 5 m/s to 50 m/s. If the speed of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 is slower than 5 m/s, there is a risk that the tensile force is not sufficient to style the hair H, and if it is faster than 50 m/s, there is a risk that excessive tensile force is applied to the hair H, causing the hair H to fall out or become damaged.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the force F1 acting on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction) is set to 0.05 N to 5 N. This makes it possible to apply a force F1 to the hair H that is sufficient to style the hair H while preventing the hair H from falling out, etc., and more reliably straighten out any curls or waves in the hair H, or style the hair into a desired shape.

In this way, it is preferable that the force F1 acting on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction) is between 0.05 N and 5 N. If the force F1 acting on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction) is less than 0.05 N, the tensile force may not be sufficient to style the hair H, and if it is greater than 5 N, excessive tensile force may be applied to the hair H, causing the hair H to fall out or become damaged.

In addition, in this embodiment, the wind styler 1 is equipped with a variable mechanism 30 that can change the width W1 of the treatment space S1. This makes it possible to change the width W1 of the treatment space S1 depending on the amount of hair H and the degree of curl and wavyness of the hair H, making it possible to treat the hair H more efficiently.

Such a configuration can be formed, for example, by making the width W1 of the treatment space S1 adjustable in about three stages and allowing the user to lock it at the desired width. It can also be formed by making the width W1 of the treatment space S1 continuously adjustable and allowing the user to lock it at the desired width. In this embodiment, the width W1 of the treatment space S1 can be changed by moving the first treatment unit 210 relative to the second treatment unit 220 facing it in the first direction (Y direction) (translating it in parallel) in the first direction (Y direction). The variable mechanism 30 for achieving such a configuration can be, for example, a dial or a switch.

In addition, in this embodiment, the width W1 of the treatment space S1 can be changed in a range of approximately 5 mm to 30 mm. This makes it possible to prevent the hair H from becoming difficult to pass through, while also preventing the desired hair styling effect from being difficult to achieve. The width W1 of the treatment space S1 is set in the range of approximately 5 mm to 30 mm because if the width W1 of the treatment space S1 is narrower than 5 mm, it will be difficult to pass the hair H through, and there is a risk that the tensile force acting on the hair H will be too large. Also, if it is wider than 30 mm, the distance between the treatment unit 20 and the hair H will be too far, making it difficult to achieve the desired hair styling effect.

In addition, when treating hair H using a wind styler 1 configured in this way, depending on the area being treated, the air outlet 45 may be positioned in a direction that blows air (wind: fluid) from the ends of the hair H to the roots, which may reduce operability for the user, etc.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the treatment unit 20 is attached to the grip unit 10 in a state where it can be rotated 180 degrees. This makes it possible to blow air (wind: fluid) from the root side of the hair H toward the tip at various parts of the hair, allowing the wind styler 1 to be used without reducing operability for the user, etc.

In addition, if the treatment unit 20 can be rotated 180 degrees, it becomes possible to easily blow air (wind: current) from the tips to the roots of the hair H, and by simply blowing air (wind: fluid), it becomes possible to perform a backcombing treatment (treatment that makes the hair H stand on end) to give volume to the hair H.

In this way, if backcombing (a treatment that makes the hair H stand on end) can be performed simply by blowing air (wind: fluid), there is no need to comb the hair. This makes it possible to prevent the cuticle from peeling off and split ends and breakage caused by friction between the hair H and a comb with fine projections. In other words, it is possible to reduce the friction that occurs when performing backcombing (a treatment that makes the hair H stand on end), and more reliably prevent damage to the hair.

As described above, the wind styler 1 of this embodiment is a device that blows air (wind: fluid) from at least one air outlet 45 onto the hair H in a direction of approximately 90° or less with respect to the treatment direction (second direction: Z direction) and applies a tensile force F1, thereby straightening the hair H or styling it into a desired shape without applying excessive friction.

The air outlet 45 may also be shaped as shown in FIG. 6. The air outlet 45 shown in FIG. 6 has an opening surface 45a that is divided into a plurality of openings 47 by partitions 46 extending in the short direction. In this way, the opening surface 45a of the air outlet 45 shown in FIG. 6 is made up of a plurality of openings 47, and the opening surface 45a as a whole forms a narrow rectangle in the third direction (X direction). This can achieve the same effects and advantages as those of the first embodiment.

This air outlet 45 may further include a partition wall extending in the longitudinal direction, or may be configured to include only a partition wall extending in the longitudinal direction.

The treatment section 20 may also be shaped as shown in FIG. 7. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 7, an air outlet 45 is formed only in the first treatment section 210 of the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. The air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 7, the first air outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In addition, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 7, the air outlet 45 has a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a second air outlet 452 in which the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) is an obtuse angle. The second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 7, one first air outlet 451 and one second air outlet 452 constitute the air outlet 45. In other words, multiple air outlets 45 are provided.

This will achieve the same effects as in embodiment 1 above.

Furthermore, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 7, a downward force F1 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction) is applied at two points above and below the hair H. This allows the treatment unit 20 to more reliably treat the hair H.

In addition, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the first air outlet 451 and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the second air outlet 452 can be set appropriately, various forces can be applied to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 may also be shaped as shown in FIG. 8. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 8, an air outlet 45 is formed only in the first treatment section 210 of the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. The air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 8, the first air outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In addition, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 8, the air outlet 45 is elongated in the third direction (X direction) and includes a third air outlet 453 having a third opening surface 453a that opens in the first direction (Y direction). The third air outlet 453 is connected to the upper end of the first air outlet 451 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 8, the air outlet 45 is made up of one first air outlet 451 and one third air outlet 453.

In addition, even in the wind styler (hair care device) 1 equipped with the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 8, the hair H can be treated with the treatment unit 20 turned upside down. In this case, if air (wind: fluid) is blown from the first air outlet 451, the fluid will act from the tip to the root, making it difficult to style the hair H in a straight line.

However, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 8, as described above, the air outlet 45 includes not only the first air outlet 451 but also the third air outlet 453. If the treatment unit 20 is turned upside down and air (wind: fluid) is blown out only from the third air outlet 453, it is possible to maintain the positional relationship between the hair H and the air (wind: fluid). Therefore, a wind styler (hair care device) 1 including the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 8, that is, a wind styler (hair care device) 1 including the third air outlet 453, has the advantage that it is possible to treat the back of the head without installing multiple air outlets 45 or the user having to change the position of the air outlet 45.

Furthermore, if the wind styler (hair care device) 1 is provided with the first air outlet 451 and the third air outlet 453, it becomes possible to blow air (wind: fluid) onto two points on the hair H. As a result, it becomes possible to more reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or style the hair into a desired shape.

Specifically, the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the third air outlet 453 is blown out along the first direction (Y direction) toward the hair H. Therefore, a force F2 acting along the first direction (Y direction) acts above the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

On the other hand, below the hair H placed in the treatment space S1, a force F1 in the second direction (Z direction) is applied by the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the first air outlet 451.

Therefore, if air (wind: fluid) is blown out simultaneously from the first air outlet 451 and the third air outlet 453, the hair H can be aligned by a force F2 along the first direction (Y direction) while a force F1 is applied in the second direction (Z direction).

This makes it possible to more reliably straighten and correct curls and waves in the hair H, or style the hair into the desired shape.

At this time, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the first air outlet 451 and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the third air outlet 453 can be set appropriately, various forces can be applied to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

In this way, the treatment unit 20 shown in Figure 8 makes it possible to style the hair H while applying force in both the first direction (Y direction) and the second direction (Z direction).

The treatment section 20 may also be shaped as shown in FIG. 9. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 9, an air outlet 45 is formed only in the first treatment section 210 of the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. The air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 9, the first air outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 9, the air outlet 45 has a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a second air outlet 452 in which the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) is an obtuse angle. The second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

Furthermore, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 9, the air outlet 45 is elongated in the third direction (X direction) and includes a third air outlet 453 having a third opening surface 453a that opens in the first direction (Y direction). The treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 9 includes two third air outlets 453, which are connected to the upper end of the first air outlet 451 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction) and the lower end of the second air outlet 452 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 9, the air outlet 45 is made up of one first air outlet 451, one second air outlet 452, and two third air outlets 453.

This can achieve the same effects and advantages as those of the configuration shown in Figures 7 and 8 in the first embodiment.

Furthermore, the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 9 can apply a force F2 in the first direction (Y direction) to two points above and below the hair H, so that the hair H can be more reliably aligned while being treated.

In addition, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the first air outlet 451, the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the second air outlet 452, and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the third air outlet 453 can be set appropriately, various forces can be applied to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 10. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 10, the blowing outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction) to suppress the generation of turbulent flow of the fluid and to increase the flow rate. The blowing outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two first blowing outlets 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. Specifically, one of the first blowing outlets 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other first blowing outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 10, the air outlet 45 is made up of two first air outlets 451.

In the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 10, the first treatment unit 210 and the second treatment unit 220 are each provided with a first air outlet 451 facing each other in the first direction (Y direction). This makes it possible to apply a pulling force or the like in the second direction (Z direction) to the hair H while blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H from two directions. This makes it possible to increase the pulling force or the like applied to the hair H in the second direction (Z direction), making it possible to more reliably straighten out curls and waves in the hair H and straighten it, or to style it into a desired shape.

In this way, in the treatment unit 20 shown in Figure 10, multiple air outlets 45 are provided in a manner that sandwiches the hair H.

Furthermore, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each first air outlet 451 can be individually set, it will be possible to apply various forces to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The air outlets 45 can be arranged so that there are 1 to 4 pairs of air outlets 45 facing each other in the first direction (Y direction). This makes it possible to suppress the cancellation of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each air outlet 45 while suppressing a decrease in the flow speed of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each air outlet 45 (first air outlet 451), making it possible to more reliably straighten and straighten curls and waves in the hair H, or style the hair into a desired shape.

In addition, the air outlets 45 are formed so as to face each other in the first direction (Y direction), and the wind styler 1 is equipped with a variable mechanism 30 that can change the width W1 of the treatment space S1, making it possible to change the distance between the multiple fluid discharge sections.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 11. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 11, the blowing outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction) to suppress the generation of turbulent flow of the fluid and to increase the flow rate. The blowing outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two first blowing outlets 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. Specifically, one of the first blowing outlets 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other first blowing outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In addition, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 11, the air outlet 45 has a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two second air outlets 452 in which the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) is an obtuse angle. Specifically, one second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 11, the air outlet 45 is made up of two first air outlets 451 and two second air outlets 452.

In the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 11, the first treatment unit 210 and the second treatment unit 220 are each provided with a first air outlet 451 facing each other in the first direction (Y direction), and a second air outlet 452 facing each other in the first direction (Y direction). This makes it possible to apply a pulling force or the like in the second direction (Z direction) to the hair H while blowing air (wind: fluid) from two directions at two locations above and below the hair H. This makes it possible to increase the pulling force or the like in the second direction (Z direction) applied to the hair H, so that curls and waves of the hair H can be more reliably straightened and corrected, or the hair can be styled into a desired shape.

Furthermore, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the first air outlets 451 and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the second air outlets 452 can be individually set, it will be possible to apply various forces to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 12. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 12, the blowing outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction) to suppress the generation of turbulent flow of the fluid and to increase the flow rate. The blowing outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two first blowing outlets 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. Specifically, one of the first blowing outlets 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other first blowing outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In addition, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 12, the air outlet 45 is elongated in the third direction (X direction) and has two third air outlets 453 having a third opening surface 453a that opens in the first direction (Y direction). Specifically, one third air outlet 453 is connected to the upper end of the first air outlet 451 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other third air outlet 453 is connected to the upper end of the second air outlet 452 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 12, the air outlet 45 is made up of two first air outlets 451 and two third air outlets 453.

In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 12, the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220 are each provided with a first air outlet 451 facing each other in the first direction (Y direction), and a third air outlet 453 facing each other in the first direction (Y direction). This allows the hair H to be aligned by air (wind: fluid) blown in the first direction (Y direction) from two directions, while a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) is applied to the hair H by air (wind: fluid) blown diagonally downward from two directions. This makes it possible to increase the pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) applied to the hair H, and more reliably straighten out the curls and waves of the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape.

Furthermore, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the first air outlets 451 and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the third air outlets 453 can be individually set, it will be possible to apply various forces to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 13. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 13, the blowing outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction) to suppress the generation of turbulent flow of the fluid and to increase the flow rate. The blowing outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two first blowing outlets 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. Specifically, one of the first blowing outlets 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other first blowing outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In addition, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 13, the air outlet 45 has a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two second air outlets 452 in which the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) is an obtuse angle. Specifically, one second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

Furthermore, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 13, the air outlet 45 is elongated in the third direction (X direction) and has four third air outlets 453 having a third opening surface 453a that opens in the first direction (Y direction). Specifically, two third air outlets 453 are formed on the first opposing surface 2111, and two third air outlets 453 are formed on the second opposing surface 2211. Of the two third air outlets 453 formed on the first opposing surface 2111, one third air outlet 453 is connected to the upper end of the first air outlet 451 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other third air outlet 453 is connected to the upper end of the second air outlet 452 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction). Similarly, one of the two third air outlets 453 formed on the second opposing surface 2211 is connected to the upper end of the other first air outlet 451 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other third air outlet 453 is connected to the upper end of the other second air outlet 452 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 13, the air outlet 45 is made up of two first air outlets 451, two second air outlets 452, and four third air outlets 453.

In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 13, the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220 are each provided with a first air outlet 451 facing in the first direction (Y direction), and a second air outlet 452 facing in the first direction (Y direction). Also, a third air outlet 453 connected to the first air outlet 451 is provided to face in the first direction (Y direction), and a third air outlet 453 connected to the second air outlet 452 is provided to face in the first direction (Y direction).

In this way, the hair H is aligned by air (wind: fluid) blown from two directions in a first direction (Y direction) at two points above and below the hair H, while a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) is applied to the hair H by air (wind: fluid) blown diagonally downward from two directions. This makes it possible to increase the pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) applied to the hair H, more reliably straightening out curls and waves in the hair H, or styling it into a desired shape.

Furthermore, if it is possible to individually set the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the first air outlets 451, the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the second air outlets 452, and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each of the third air outlets 453, it will be possible to apply various forces to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 14. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 14, the blowing outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction) to suppress the generation of turbulent flow of the fluid and to increase the flow rate. The blowing outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first blowing outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. Specifically, the first blowing outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In addition, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 14, the air outlet 45 has a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a second air outlet 452 in which the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) is an obtuse angle. Specifically, the second air outlet 452 is connected to the lower end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 14, the air outlet 45 is made up of one first air outlet 451 and one second air outlet 452.

This can achieve the same effects and advantages as those of the configuration shown in FIG. 7 and embodiment 1 above.

In addition, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the first air outlet 451 and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the second air outlet 452 can be set appropriately, various forces can be applied to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 15. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 15, the blowing outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction) to suppress the generation of turbulent flow of the fluid and to increase the flow rate. The blowing outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first blowing outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. The blowing outlet 45 has a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a second blowing outlet 452 in which the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) is an obtuse angle.

Here, FIG. 15 illustrates an example of the treatment section 20 having two or more pairs of the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Specifically, the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 15 has two pairs of the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Each first treatment section 210 is formed with a first opposing surface 2111 curved in an approximately arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction), and these two first opposing surfaces 2111 are arranged so as to line up vertically. Similarly, each second treatment section 220 is formed with a second opposing surface 2211 curved in an approximately arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction), and these two second opposing surfaces 2211 are arranged so as to line up vertically.

Thus, the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 15 has two sets of treatment surfaces (first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211) that face each other in the first direction (Y direction).

The first and second air outlets 451 and 452 are formed on each of the treatment surfaces (first and second opposing surfaces 2111 and 2211) located on the upper side, and the second air outlets 452 are formed on each of the treatment surfaces (first and second opposing surfaces 2111 and 2211) located on the lower side. Specifically, the first air outlets 451 are connected to the upper ends of the treatment surfaces (first and second opposing surfaces 2111 and 2211) located on the upper side, and the second air outlets 452 are connected to the lower ends of the treatment surfaces (first and second opposing surfaces 2111 and 2211) located on the lower side. Therefore, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 15, the air outlet 45 is composed of two first air outlets 451 and four second air outlets 452.

In this way, by making the number of treatment units 20 an even number of two or more, it is possible to blow air (wind: fluid) from the air outlet 45 over a wider area of the hair H, making it possible to more reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape. In addition, by forming a pair of treatment units facing each other, it is possible to prevent the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 from escaping outside the treatment space S1, making it possible to more reliably apply a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) to the hair H.

Furthermore, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the first air outlet 451 and the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the second air outlet 452 can be individually set, it becomes possible to apply various forces to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 16. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 16, the blowing outlet 45 is formed only in the first treatment section 210 of the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the first opposing surface 2111 is curved in a substantially arc shape that convexly faces inward in the first direction (Y direction), suppressing the generation of turbulent flow in the fluid and making the flow rate faster. On the other hand, the second opposing surface 2211 is a flat surface that extends in the second direction (Z direction) and the third direction (X direction).

The air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. In the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 16, this first air outlet 451 is also connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 16, the air outlet 45 is made up of one first air outlet 451.

Here, in the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 16, the first treatment unit 210 is equipped with a first temperature adjustment unit 213 that adjusts the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 (controls it to heat or cool). This first temperature adjustment unit 213 can be disposed, for example, inside the first treatment unit 210.

By providing such a first temperature adjustment unit 213, the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 can be adjusted so that the temperature of the treatment space S1 becomes the desired temperature, allowing treatment of the hair H to be performed more efficiently.

This first temperature adjustment unit 213 can be a heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger.

It is preferable that the temperature of the first treatment section 210 be adjusted by the first temperature adjustment section 213 to be approximately 10°C to 250°C.

Specifically, when heating the first treatment area 210, it is preferable to heat the first treatment area 210 to a temperature of approximately 50°C to 250°C.

In this way, by performing the treatment while heating the first treatment unit 210, it is possible to more efficiently straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape. At this time, if the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 is lower than 50°C, it becomes difficult to style the hair H into a desired shape. On the other hand, if the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 is higher than 250°C, there is a risk that the hair H will be irreversibly thermally damaged, and its original luster and texture will be lost. Therefore, when heating the first treatment unit 210, it is preferable to set the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 to approximately 50°C to 250°C.

When performing treatment while heating the first treatment section 210, it is preferable for the heating source that heats the air (wind: fluid) to also heat the first treatment section 210 from the standpoint of reducing power consumption and making the size of the device smaller.

On the other hand, when cooling the first treatment area 210, it is preferable to set the temperature of the first treatment area 210 to approximately 10°C to 50°C.

In this way, by performing the treatment while cooling the first treatment unit 210, the shape of the styled hair H can be more easily maintained. At this time, if the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 is lower than 10°C, components such as a compressor or Peltier element will be required, which may increase power consumption and increase the size of the device. On the other hand, if the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 is higher than 50°C, the difference with the hair temperature will be small, and the effect of maintaining the shape may be reduced. Therefore, when cooling the first treatment unit 210, it is preferable to set the temperature of the first treatment unit 210 to approximately 10°C to 50°C.

When performing treatment while cooling the first treatment section 210, it is preferable that the cooling source that cools the air (wind: fluid) also serves to cool the first treatment section 210, from the standpoint of reducing power consumption and making the size of the device smaller.

For the above reasons, it is preferable that the temperature of the first treatment section 210 adjusted by the first temperature adjustment section 213 be between approximately 10°C and 250°C.

In addition, when the first treatment section 210 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form the first treatment section 210 using a metal with excellent thermal conductivity (stainless steel, copper, etc.) or a thermally conductive resin (polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, modified polyphenylene ether resin, etc.).

This will achieve the same effects as in embodiment 1 above.

The treatment section 20 can also be shaped as shown in FIG. 17. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 17, an outlet 45 is formed in both the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220. Therefore, the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 are curved in a generally arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction), suppressing the generation of turbulence in the fluid and enabling the flow rate to be increased.

The air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with two first air outlets 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle. Specifically, one of the first air outlets 451 is connected to the upper end of the first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction), and the other first air outlet 451 is connected to the upper end of the second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (second direction: Z direction).

In this way, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 17, the air outlet 45 is made up of two first air outlets 451.

In the treatment unit 20 shown in FIG. 17, the first treatment unit 210 and the second treatment unit 220 each have a first air outlet 451 arranged to face each other in the first direction (Y direction). This allows air (wind: fluid) to be blown onto the hair H from two directions while a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) is applied to the hair H. This makes it possible to increase the pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) applied to the hair H, and more reliably straighten out curls and waves in the hair H, or style the hair into a desired shape.

Furthermore, if the volume, speed, and timing of the air (wind: fluid) blown out from each first air outlet 451 can be individually set, it will be possible to apply various forces to the hair H placed in the treatment space S1.

For example, it becomes possible to apply a tensile force in a twisting direction to the hair H, or to apply a tensile force partially to the hair H, so that the hair H can be styled in a twisting shape or a wavy shape.

Furthermore, in the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 17, the first treatment section 210 is provided with a first temperature adjustment section 213 that adjusts the temperature of the first treatment section 210 (controls it to heat or cool), and adjusts the temperature of the first treatment section 210 so that the temperature of the treatment space S1 becomes the desired temperature, thereby enabling more efficient treatment of the hair H. In the treatment section 20 shown in FIG. 17, the temperature of the first treatment section 210 adjusted by the first temperature adjustment section 213 is preferably set to approximately 10°C to 250°C. And, when heating or cooling the first treatment section 210, it is preferable to form the first treatment section 210 using a metal (stainless steel, copper, etc.) with excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, modified polyphenylene ether resin, etc.).

This can achieve the same effects and advantages as those of the configuration shown in the first embodiment and Figures 10 and 16 above.

The second treatment section 220 may also be provided with a second temperature adjustment section that adjusts the temperature of the second treatment section 220 (controls it to heat or cool). This second temperature adjustment section may also be disposed, for example, inside the second treatment section 220. In this case, it is preferable that the temperature of the second treatment section 220 adjusted by the second temperature adjustment section is also set to approximately 10°C to 250°C. In addition, when the second treatment section 220 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form the second treatment section 220 using a metal (stainless steel, copper, etc.) with excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, modified polyphenylene ether resin, etc.).

The wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and its modified example can also be equipped with a hair condition diagnosis unit capable of diagnosing the condition of the hair H of a subject, such as a user.

Such a hair condition diagnosis unit can be provided, for example, in the treatment unit 20 and/or the fluid discharge mechanism 40. Here, the hair condition diagnosed by the hair condition diagnosis unit can include, for example, hair curl, degree of undulation, hair diameter, hair length, hair color, and hair damage state. These hair conditions can be diagnosed, for example, by a sensor that detects moisture or oil, an optical sensor, or image analysis acquired by a camera.

The wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and its modified examples may be provided with a control unit (fluid control unit) that controls the state of the fluid blown out by the fluid discharge mechanism 40, and this control unit may control the state of the fluid, such as the wind speed and temperature of the fluid, according to the hair condition diagnosed by the hair condition diagnosis unit. In this way, for example, it becomes possible to control the operation of the control unit (fluid control unit) and lower the temperature of the fluid (control the temperature of the fluid) according to the damage state of the hair diagnosed by the hair condition diagnosis unit.

When diagnosing hair condition and adjusting the fluid based on the diagnosis results, pre-registered matrix information or AI technology may be used.

In addition, the wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in the above embodiment 1 and its modified examples can also be equipped with a human detection unit that can identify the user using this wind styler (hair care device) 1.

Such a human detection unit can also be provided, for example, in the treatment unit 20 and/or the fluid discharge mechanism 40. Human detection (identification of the user) by this human detection unit can be performed, for example, based on the diagnosis results of the hair condition diagnosis unit described above, or by an image of the user captured by a camera or fingerprint authentication, etc. It is also possible to register users who will use the Wind Styler (hair care device) 1 in advance, provide a button on the Wind Styler (hair care device) 1 for identifying the user, and have the user themselves input who the user is to perform human detection (identification of the user).

The wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and its modified example may be provided with a control unit (fluid control unit) that controls the state of the fluid blown out by the fluid discharge mechanism 40, and this control unit may control the state of the fluid, such as the wind speed and temperature, according to the user identified by the human detection unit. When adjusting the fluid, matrix information registered in advance may be used, or AI technology may be used.

At this time, the control unit (fluid control unit) can also be equipped with a user optimal motion adjustment unit that can adjust the motion to be optimal for the user identified by the human detection unit. When adjusting the motion to be optimal in the user optimal motion adjustment unit, it is also possible to perform optimal motion control using AI technology.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, an example of the styler (hair care device) 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 18 and 19 .

The wind styler 1 of this embodiment basically has a configuration similar to that of the wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in the first embodiment above.

That is, the wind styler 1 according to this embodiment includes a treatment section 20 capable of treating the hair H, and a fluid discharge mechanism 40 capable of blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H.

The treatment unit 20 also includes a first treatment unit 210 and a second treatment unit 220 having a second opposing surface 2211 that faces the first opposing surface 2111 of the first treatment unit 210 in the first direction (Y direction). A treatment space S1 is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, in which the hair H can be treated while the hair H is positioned so as to extend in a second direction (Z direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction).

The fluid discharge mechanism 40 also has an outlet 45 having an elongated opening surface 45a in a third direction (X direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction) and the second direction (Z direction).

The air outlet 45 is configured so that a force F1 in the second direction (Z direction) acts on the hair H placed in the treatment space S1 by the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45. Specifically, the air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle.

In this embodiment, the treatment unit 20 has brush bristles (protrusions) 50 capable of untangling hair H. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 18 and 19, a plurality of brush bristles (protrusions) 50 are formed in a strip-shaped region extending in the third direction (X direction) at the center of the second direction (Z direction) of the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, so that the treatment unit 20 has brush bristles (protrusions) 50 capable of untangling hair H.

In this way, the hair H can be efficiently loosened by the brush bristles (projections) 50, while the air (wind: fluid) blown onto the hair H can exert a strong pulling force on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction). This makes it easier and more reliable to straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape.

In this embodiment, the wind styler (hair care device) 1 can also be equipped with a hair condition diagnosis unit capable of diagnosing the condition of the hair H of the person being treated, such as a user, and can also be equipped with a human detection unit capable of identifying the user using the wind styler (hair care device) 1.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, an example of the styler (hair care device) 1 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 20 to 23 .

The wind styler 1 of this embodiment basically has a configuration similar to that of the wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in the first embodiment above.

That is, the wind styler 1 according to this embodiment includes a treatment section 20 capable of treating the hair H, and a fluid discharge mechanism 40 capable of blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H.

The treatment unit 20 also includes a first treatment unit 210 and a second treatment unit 220 having a second opposing surface 2211 that faces the first opposing surface 2111 of the first treatment unit 210 in the first direction (Y direction). A treatment space S1 is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, in which the hair H can be treated while the hair H is positioned so as to extend in a second direction (Z direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction).

The fluid discharge mechanism 40 also has an outlet 45 having an elongated opening surface 45a in a third direction (X direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction) and the second direction (Z direction).

The air outlet 45 is configured so that a force F1 in the second direction (Z direction) acts on the hair H placed in the treatment space S1 by the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45. Specifically, the air outlet 45 has a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and is provided with a first air outlet 451 in which the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) is an acute angle.

In this embodiment, the wind styler 1 is equipped with an ingredient release device 60 capable of spraying ingredients to be applied to the hair H onto the hair H. Here, the ingredients to be applied to the hair H refer to so-called beauty ingredients that can be effective at least for the hair quality of the user. Examples of such ingredients include agents, organic matter, negative ions, metal particles, or charged water particles.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ingredient release device 60 is equipped with a beauty ingredient release device 70 that can spray beauty ingredients onto the hair H. In this way, it is possible to achieve the hair beautifying effect of the beauty ingredients while straightening out the curls and waves of the hair H.

Examples of beauty ingredients include ingredients that have a beauty effect on hair, such as moisturizing ingredients (moisturizing agents), repair ingredients (repair agents), coating ingredients (coating agents), coloring ingredients (coloring agents), hair dyeing ingredients (hair dyes), and treatment ingredients (treatment agents). Examples of beauty ingredients include proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin; various peptides; amino acids such as lysine, phenylalanine, alanine, arginine, serine, cysteine, glycine, and proline; ceramides; organic acids such as succinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid; proteoglycans; various vitamins; metals such as mica, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, silicon, platinum, gold, silver, and zinc; enzymes such as lysozyme chloride, protease, and papain; and nuclei such as DNA nucleic acid and ribonucleic acid. These include acids; antioxidants such as astaxanthin, lutein, and catechin; hormones such as isoflavones, dutasteride, and finasteride; lipids such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sphingoglycolipids, behenyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cholesterol, and hydrogenated lecithin; carbohydrates such as trehalose, dextran, dextrin, pullulan, cyclodextrin, and maltitol; polysaccharides such as chondroitin sulfate, chitosan, and chitin; urea; glycyrrhizic acid; and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate.

The form of the beauty ingredient may be a solid or semi-solid form, or a solution in which the beauty ingredient is dissolved in a solvent such as water or alcohol. In addition, multiple types of beauty ingredients may be included.

This beauty ingredient release device 70 can be configured to include, for example, a first electrostatic atomizer (ingredient atomizer) 71 as an example of an agent spray device in which the active ingredient is an agent or organic substance, a beauty ingredient release port 73 capable of releasing the beauty ingredient toward the hair H, and a beauty ingredient passage 72 for guiding the beauty ingredient generated by the first electrostatic atomizer 71 to the beauty ingredient release port 73.

Here, the first electrostatic atomizer 71 can be configured to include a discharge section 711 having a mist sprayer (discharge electrode: first electrode) 7111 and a GND electrode (counter electrode: second electrode) 7112. The first electrostatic atomizer 71 can also be configured to include a tank (beauty ingredient holding section) 712, a pump 713, a high-voltage circuit 714, and a pump drive circuit 715. Here, the mist sprayer 7111 is formed to hold a liquid as an agent/organic substance and functions as the discharge section 711. The tank 712 contains an aqueous solution containing, for example, a polymer as an agent/organic substance. The pump 713 is installed in a pipe connecting the tank 712 and the mist sprayer 7111, and sends the polymer aqueous solution contained in the tank 712 to the mist sprayer 7111. The high-voltage circuit 714 applies a high voltage (HV) to the mist sprayer 7111. In addition, the pump drive circuit 715 controls the drive of the pump 713.

When a high voltage is applied between the mist sprayer 7111 and the GND electrode 7112, a corona discharge or the like occurs, and this discharge action generates a mist of agent containing polymers. Note that the agent spraying device that uses an agent or organic substance as the component to be acted upon is not limited to an electrostatic atomization device such as the first electrostatic atomization device 71, but may also be an ultrasonic atomization device, a centrifugal pump, a heater, or the like.

By providing such a beauty ingredient release device 70, the beauty ingredients atomized by the first electrostatic atomizer 71 can pass through the beauty ingredient passage 72 and be sprayed onto the hair H from the beauty ingredient release port 73 provided in the treatment section 20 (second treatment section 220).

In this case, the wind styler (hair care device) 1 may be provided with a hair condition diagnosis unit and/or a human detection unit, and the amount and type of beauty ingredients, and in the case of multiple types, their blending ratio, etc. may be adjusted based on the diagnosis results of the hair condition diagnosis unit and/or the detection results of the human detection unit. The hair condition diagnosis unit and human detection unit may be provided in the treatment unit 20 and/or the fluid release mechanism 40. In addition, when selecting the beauty ingredients to be used and/or adjusting the beauty ingredients, it is possible to use pre-registered matrix information or AI technology.

In addition, in this embodiment, the component release device 60 is equipped with a charged microparticle release device 80 that can spray charged microparticles onto the hair H. This makes it possible to achieve the hair beautifying effect of the charged microparticles while straightening out the curls and waves of the hair H.

This charged microparticle emission device 80 can be configured to include, for example, a second electrostatic atomizer (component atomizer) 81 as an example of a component generator that converts the component to be acted upon into charged microparticle water, a charged microparticle emission port 83 capable of emitting the charged microparticle water toward the hair H, and a charged microparticle passage 82 for guiding the charged microparticle water generated by the second electrostatic atomizer 81 to the charged microparticle emission port 83.

Here, the second electrostatic atomizer 81 can be configured to include a discharge section 811 having a discharge electrode (first electrode) 8111 and a GND electrode (opposite electrode: second electrode) 8112. The second electrostatic atomizer 81 can also be configured to include a Peltier element 813 as a condensation section, and a high-voltage circuit 812. When a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 8111 and the GND electrode 8112, a corona discharge or the like occurs, and this discharge action generates charged fine water particles based on the moisture in the air.

By providing such a charged particle emission device 80, the charged particle water atomized by the second electrostatic atomizer 81 can pass through the charged particle passage 82 and be sprayed onto the hair H from the charged particle discharge port 83 provided in the treatment section 20 (second treatment section 220). In this way, the charged particle water can be sprayed at the same time as air (wind: fluid) is sprayed onto the hair H, and the hair-beautifying effects of the charged particle water (moisturizing, improving shine, improving manageability, etc.) can be obtained.

In this case, the wind styler (hair care device) 1 may be provided with a hair condition diagnosis unit and/or a human detection unit, and the amount of charged microparticles, etc. may be adjusted based on the diagnosis results of the hair condition diagnosis unit and/or the detection results of the human detection unit. The hair condition diagnosis unit and/or the human detection unit may be provided in the treatment unit 20 and/or the fluid emission mechanism 40. When adjusting the amount of charged microparticles, etc., it is also possible to use pre-registered matrix information, or to use AI technology.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ingredient release device 60 is equipped with a microparticle release device 90 that can spray metal microparticles onto the hair H. This makes it possible to achieve the hair beautifying effect of the metal microparticles while straightening out the curls and waves of the hair H.

This fine particle emission device 90 can be configured to include, for example, a third electrostatic atomizer (component atomizer) 91 as an example of a component generating device in which the component to be acted upon is metal fine particles, a fine particle emission port 94 capable of emitting the metal fine particles toward the hair H, and a fine particle passage 93 for guiding the metal fine particles generated by the third electrostatic atomizer 91 to the fine particle emission port 94.

Here, the third electrostatic atomizer 91 can be configured to include a discharge section 911 having a metal-containing discharge electrode (first electrode) 9111 and a GND electrode (opposing electrode: second electrode) 9112. The third electrostatic atomizer 91 can also be configured to include a high-voltage circuit 912. When a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 9111 and the GND electrode 9112, a corona discharge or the like occurs, and this discharge action generates metal fine particles.

The metal may be, for example, at least one of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, cobalt, chromium, iodine, nickel, fluorine, vanadium, tin, silicon, titanium, molybdenum, strontium, germanium, gold, nickel, platinum, rhodium, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, or osmium.

By providing such a fine particle emission device 90, the fine metal particles generated by the third electrostatic atomizer 91 can pass through the fine particle passage 93 and be blown onto the hair H from the fine particle emission port 94 provided in the treatment section 20 (second treatment section 220). In this way, the fine metal particles can be blown onto the hair H at the same time that air (wind: fluid) is blown onto the hair H, and the hair-beautifying effect of the fine metal particles can be achieved.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fine particle emission device 90 is configured to be able to spray ions onto the hair H.

Specifically, the fine particle emission device 90 is equipped with a fourth electrostatic atomization device (component atomization section) 92, which is an example of a component generation device that converts the component to be acted upon into negative ions (ions).

The fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 is equipped with a discharge section 921 having a discharge electrode (first electrode) 9211 with a needle-shaped tip and a GND electrode (opposing electrode: second electrode) 9212 with a downward arc-shaped center, and a high-voltage circuit 922. In this way, when a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 9111 and the GND electrode 9112, a corona discharge or the like occurs, and negative ions (ions) are generated by this discharge action.

In this embodiment, the negative ions (ions) generated by the fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 are sprayed onto the hair H from the fine particle discharge port 94. This allows the hair H to be straightened out of its curls and waves while also achieving the hair beautifying effect of the metal fine particles and negative ions (ions).

At this time, it is also possible to arrange the fourth electrostatic mist device 92 downstream of the feeding means 42, and by driving the feeding means 42, the fluid containing the negative ions (ions) generated by the fourth electrostatic mist device 92 can pass through the fine particle discharge section (discharge section 911). In this way, negative ions are generated with the fine particles as their nuclei, and these negative ions with the fine particles as their nuclei can be sprayed onto the hair H from the fine particle discharge port 94.

In this case, a hair condition diagnosis unit and/or a human detection unit may be provided in the wind styler (hair care device) 1, and the amount of metal microparticles, etc. may be adjusted based on the diagnosis results of the hair condition diagnosis unit and/or the detection results of the human detection unit. The hair condition diagnosis unit and/or the human detection unit may be provided in the treatment unit 20 and/or the fluid release mechanism 40. When adjusting the amount of metal microparticles, etc., it is also possible to use pre-registered matrix information, or to use AI technology.

The charged microparticle passage 82 and the microparticle passage 93, and the charged microparticle discharge port 83 and the microparticle discharge port 94 can each be a common passage.

In addition, it is possible to provide a passageway leading to the outlet 45 so that the beauty ingredients can be blown out from the outlet 45 together with the air (fluid).

As described above, when the component release device 60 capable of spraying the components to be applied to the hair H is provided, it is possible to configure the components to be atomized using one or more of the following methods: voltage, heater, or ultrasonic waves. It is also possible for the fluid release section (outlet) to have an additional release section capable of releasing one or more of the following: charged fine water particles, metal fine water particles, or negative ions.

When multiple types of ingredients are used as ingredients to be applied to the hair H, it is also possible to provide an ingredient type selection section that can select each of the multiple ingredient types. In this case, it is also possible to make it possible for the ingredient type selection section to use AI technology to select the optimal ingredient.

Furthermore, if a hair condition diagnosis unit is provided, it is also possible to provide a beauty ingredient mist amount control unit that uses the condition data of the hair H obtained by the hair condition diagnosis unit and controls the mist amount of the ingredients to be appropriate according to the hair condition data.

And, if there is an ingredient type selection unit and a hair condition diagnosis unit, the ingredient type selection unit can select the type of ingredient while taking into account the effect of applying it to the hair H based on the condition data of the hair H obtained by the hair condition diagnosis unit.

[Action and Effects]
The characteristic configurations of the hair care devices shown in the above-described embodiments and the modified examples thereof and the effects obtained thereby will be described below.

(Technology 1) The wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in each of the above embodiments and its modified examples includes a treatment section 20 capable of treating the hair H, and a fluid emission mechanism 40 capable of blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H.

The treatment unit 20 also includes a first treatment unit 210 and a second treatment unit 220 having a second opposing surface 2211 that faces the first opposing surface 2111 of the first treatment unit 210 in the first direction (Y direction). A treatment space S1 is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, in which the hair H can be treated while the hair H is positioned so as to extend in a second direction (Z direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction).

Here, the fluid discharge mechanism 40 is equipped with an air outlet 45 having an elongated opening surface 45a in a third direction (X direction) that intersects with the first direction (Y direction) and the second direction (Z direction). The air outlet 45 is configured so that a force F1 in the second direction (Z direction) acts on the hair H placed in the treatment space S1 by the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45.

In this way, by blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H, a force F1 in the second direction (Z direction) is applied to the hair H, so that, for example, a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) is applied to the hair H. In this way, it becomes possible to perform treatment on the hair H without pinching the hair H with the treatment unit 20.

This makes it possible to further reduce the effects of heat and friction on the hair H when the hair H is treated. As a result, it becomes possible to straighten the curls and waves of the hair H while reducing damage to the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape.

In addition, by providing an air outlet 45 having an elongated opening surface 45a in the third direction (X direction), the flow rate of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 can be increased, and the air (wind: fluid) can be blown over a wider area of the hair H placed in the treatment space S1. As a result, the treatment time can be shortened and the hair H can be styled more reliably.

(Technology 2) In the above (Technology 1), the air outlet 45 may have a first opening surface 451a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and the angle θ between the first opening surface 451a and the first direction (Y direction) may be an acute angle.

This makes it possible to increase the force F1 acting on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction). As a result, it becomes possible to more reliably straighten the curls and waves of the hair H and to style the hair into a desired shape.

(Technology 3) In the above (Technology 1) or (Technology 2), the air outlet 45 may have a second opening surface 452a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction), and the angle θ between the second opening surface 452a and the first direction (Y direction) may be an obtuse angle.

In this way, by making the wind styler (hair care device) 1 equipped with the first air outlet 451 and the second air outlet 452, it becomes possible to blow air (wind: fluid) at two points on the hair H, making it possible to increase the pulling force acting on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction), and more reliably straighten out curls and waves in the hair H, or style the hair into a desired shape.

(Technology 4) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 3), the air outlet 45 may be provided with a third air outlet 453 having a third opening surface 453a that is elongated in the third direction (X direction) and opens in the first direction (Y direction).

In this way, if the wind styler (hair care device) 1 is equipped with the third air outlet 453, it is possible to maintain the positional relationship between the hair H and the air (wind: fluid) even when the treatment unit 20 is turned upside down. This has the advantage that it becomes possible to treat the back of the head without having to install multiple air outlets 45 or for the user to change the position of the air outlet 45.

In addition, if the wind styler (hair care device) 1 is provided with at least one of the first and second air outlets 451 and 452, and the third air outlet 453, it becomes possible to blow air (wind: fluid) onto multiple points on the hair H. As a result, it becomes possible to apply a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) to the hair H while aligning it in the first direction (Y direction). As a result, it becomes possible to more reliably straighten out curls and waves in the hair H and to style it into a desired shape.

(Technology 5) In the above (Technology 2), the first treatment section 210 and the second treatment section 220 may each have a first air outlet 451 arranged to face each other in the first direction (Y direction).

In this way, it becomes possible to apply a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) to the hair H while blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H from two directions. As a result, it becomes possible to apply a larger pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) to the hair H, making it possible to more reliably straighten out curls and waves in the hair H and to style the hair into a desired shape.

(Technology 6) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 5), the fluid discharge mechanism 40 may be provided with a fluid temperature adjustment means 43 that adjusts the temperature of the air (wind: fluid).

This allows the hair H to be treated while hot or cold air is being blown onto it. As a result, it becomes possible to more easily and reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves in the hair H, or style the hair into the desired shape.

(Technology 7) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 6), the speed of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 may be 5 m/s to 50 m/s.

In this way, it becomes possible to blow air (wind: fluid) to the extent that it is possible to style the hair H while suppressing hair loss, etc. As a result, it becomes possible to more reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or style the hair into the desired shape.

(Technology 8) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 7), the force F1 acting on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction) may be 0.05 N to 5 N.

In this way, it becomes possible to apply a force F1 to the hair H that is sufficient to style the hair H while preventing the hair H from falling out. As a result, it becomes possible to more reliably straighten the curls and waves of the hair H and style it into a desired shape.

(Technology 9) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 8), the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) blown from the air outlet 45 may be 50°C to 250°C.

In this way, it is possible to apply heat to the hair H to the extent that it is possible to style the hair H while minimizing the effects of heat on the hair H. As a result, it is possible to more reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or style the hair into the desired shape.

(Technology 10) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 9), the treatment unit 20 may include two or more pairs of a first treatment unit 210 and a second treatment unit 220.

In this way, by making the number of treatment units 20 an even number of two or more, it becomes possible to blow air (wind: fluid) from the air outlet 45 over a wider area of the hair H, making it possible to more reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or to style the hair into a desired shape. In addition, by using a pair of treatment units facing each other, it becomes possible to prevent the air (wind: fluid) blown out from the air outlet 45 from escaping outside the treatment space S1, so that a pulling force in the second direction (Z direction) can be more reliably applied to the hair H.

(Technology 11) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 10), the treatment unit 20 may be equipped with a temperature adjustment unit.

In this way, by providing a temperature adjustment unit in the treatment unit 20, the temperature of the treatment unit can be adjusted and the temperature of the treatment space S1 can be adjusted to the desired temperature, making it possible to treat the hair H more efficiently.

(Technology 12) In any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 11), the temperature adjusted by the temperature adjustment unit may be between 50°C and 250°C.

In this way, it is possible to apply heat to the hair H to the extent that it is possible to style the hair H while minimizing the effects of heat on the hair H. As a result, it is possible to more reliably straighten and straighten the curls and waves of the hair H, or style the hair into the desired shape.

(Technology 13) In addition, in any of the above (Technology 1) to (Technology 12), the treatment section 20 may have brush bristles (protrusions) 50 capable of loosening the hair H.

In this way, the hair H can be efficiently loosened by the brush bristles (projections) 50, while the air (wind: fluid) blown onto the hair H can exert a strong pulling force on the hair H in the second direction (Z direction). As a result, it becomes possible to more easily and reliably straighten the curls and waves of the hair H and straighten it, or style it into a desired shape.

(Technology 14) In addition, in any of the above technologies (Technology 1) to (Technology 13), a component release device 60 may be provided that can spray the components to be applied to the hair H onto the hair H.

This way you can straighten out any frizz and waves in your hair while also achieving beautiful hair.

(Technology 15) In addition, in the above (Technology 14), the ingredient release device 60 may be equipped with a beauty ingredient release device 70 capable of spraying beauty ingredients onto the hair H.

This way, you can get rid of the curls and waves in your hair H while also getting the beauty benefits of beauty ingredients.

(Technology 16) In addition, in the above (Technology 14) or (Technology 15), the component release device 60 may be equipped with a charged microparticle release device 80 capable of spraying charged microparticles onto the hair H.

This way, you can straighten out any curls or waves in your hair H, while also achieving the beautifying effect of the electrically charged microparticles.

(Technology 17) In addition, in any of the above technologies (Technology 14) to (Technology 16), the component release device 60 may be equipped with a fine particle release device 90 capable of spraying metal fine particles onto the hair H.

This way, you can straighten out any curls or waves in your hair H, while also getting the beautifying effect of the metal microparticles.

(Technology 18) In addition, in the above (Technology 17), the fine particle emission device 90 may be configured to spray ions onto the hair H.

This way, you can straighten out any curls or waves in your hair H, while also getting the hair-beautifying effects of the metal particles and ions.

(Technology 19) In addition, any of the above techniques (Technology 1) to (Technology 18) may be provided with a variable mechanism 30 that can change the width W1 of the treatment space S1.

This makes it possible to change the width W1 of the treatment space S1 depending on the amount of hair H and the degree of curl and wavyness of the hair H, allowing the hair H to be treated more efficiently.

(Technology 20) Furthermore, the wind styler (hair care device) 1 shown in each of the above embodiments and their modified examples includes a treatment section 20 capable of treating the hair H, and a fluid discharge section (air outlet 45) capable of blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H.

The fluid discharge section (air outlet 45) is equipped with a tensile force generating fluid discharge section (first air outlet 451) that blows air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H in a direction that generates a tensile force F1.

In this way, by blowing air (wind: fluid) onto the hair H in a direction that generates the tensile force F1 using the tensile force generating fluid discharge section (air outlet 45), it becomes possible to apply the tensile force F1 to the hair H. In this way, it becomes possible to perform treatment on the hair H without pinching the hair H in the treatment section 20.

This eliminates the need for the user to pass the hair H through the treatment space S1, improving operability.

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The hair care device according to the present disclosure has been described above, but it is not limited to this description, and it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements are possible.

For example, the present disclosure can be applied to embodiments in which the configurations shown in the above-mentioned embodiments and their variations are modified, replaced, added, omitted, etc. Also, it is possible to combine the components described in the above-mentioned embodiments and their variations to create new embodiments.

In addition, for example, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments and their modified examples, air (wind) is blown onto the hair H, but it is also possible to make the hair care device blow liquid (fluid) such as water onto the hair H. In this way, when the hair is treated, the water blown out from the outlet is applied to the hair, which makes it possible to lower the glass transition point of the hair and to stretch the hair more efficiently. When a liquid (fluid) such as water is blown onto the hair H, the hair care device may be provided with a water holding section, a water flow path, a water discharge section (outlet), etc. Also, a heating source for heating the water (liquid: fluid) may be provided, and the water may be heated by the heating source before being blown out from the outlet, so that steam-like water is discharged from the water discharge section.

It is also possible to blow water (liquid: fluid) onto the hair at the same time as blowing air (wind: fluid). In this way, the glass transition point of the hair can be lowered by the water while the air (wind: fluid) can apply a force in the second direction, making it easier for the hair to grow and allowing it to grow more efficiently.

The hair care device can also be configured so that electromagnetic waves can be irradiated from the treatment section to the hair. For example, it is possible to provide the treatment section with an electromagnetic wave irradiation section that can irradiate electromagnetic waves to the hair H. In this way, it becomes possible to heat the hair with the energy of the electromagnetic waves, which can further improve the effect of straightening out curls and waves in the hair and styling it into a desired shape.

When the hair care device is configured to irradiate the hair with electromagnetic waves from the treatment area, it is preferable to configure it so that the treatment area can irradiate the hair with microwaves of 2.45 GHz. This causes the water molecules inside the hair to vibrate, allowing the hair to be heated uniformly from the inside. When configured in this way, it is preferable to install a magnetron or electronic circuit that generates microwaves.

It is also possible to heat the hair by irradiating it with infrared rays of 750 nm to 0.1 mm from the treatment area. In such a configuration, it is preferable to use a halogen heater, a quartz tube heater, or the like for infrared irradiation. Note that heating by fluid may be used in combination with microwave or light irradiation, or the hair may be heated by microwaves or light alone.

In addition, when the treatment unit 20 is provided with multiple air outlets 45, it is also possible to provide a lid that closes the opening of the air outlet 45 in an openable and closable manner. The lid can be selectively opened and closed depending on the purpose of the treatment, and treatment can be performed to give the hair a desired shape. The lid can be opened and closed manually or automatically. When the lid is opened and closed automatically, a sensor can be installed and, for example, the treatment direction (Z direction) can be sensed by the sensor, so that the lid of each air outlet can be opened and closed automatically.

In addition, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments and the modified examples, the second opposing surface 2211 of the second treatment section 220, which does not have an air outlet 45, is illustrated as being a flat surface that is approximately perpendicular to the first direction (Y direction). However, the shape of the second opposing surface 2211 of the second treatment section 220, which does not have an air outlet 45, is not limited to this shape, and it is also possible to make it, for example, a curved surface that is curved in an approximately arc shape that is convex inward in the first direction (Y direction).

It is also possible to design multiple fluid discharge sections so that they can rotate.

It is also possible to provide a fluid control unit in the fluid discharge section that can control one or more of the fluid flow speed, fluid direction, and fluid type for each outlet. In this way, for example, when opposing outlets are provided, it becomes possible to control the flow speeds of the fluids blown out from the opposing outlets to be different.

In addition, the treatment area, fluid release mechanism, and other detailed specifications (shape, size, layout, etc.) can be changed as appropriate.

As described above, the hair care device disclosed herein is capable of treating hair while minimizing the effects of heat and friction, and can be used in a variety of hair care devices, including those for home and commercial use.

1. Wind Styler (hair care device)
20 Treatment section 210 First treatment section 2111 First opposing surface 220 Second treatment section 2211 Second opposing surface 30 Variable mechanism 40 Fluid discharge mechanism 43 Fluid temperature adjustment means 45 Air outlet 45a Opening surface 451 First air outlet 451a Opening surface 452 Second air outlet 452a Opening surface 453 Third air outlet 453a Opening surface 50 Brush bristles (protrusions)
60 Ingredient releasing device 70 Cosmetic ingredient releasing device 80 Charged fine particle releasing device 90 Fine particle releasing device F1 Force acting in second direction S1 Treatment space W1 Width

Claims (20)

A treatment section capable of treating hair;
a fluid ejection mechanism capable of ejecting a fluid onto the hair;
Equipped with
The treatment unit includes:
A first treatment section;
A second treatment unit having a second opposing surface opposing the first opposing surface of the first treatment unit in a first direction;
Equipped with
Between the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface, a treatment space is formed in which hair can be treated in a state in which hair is arranged so as to extend in a second direction intersecting the first direction,
the fluid discharge mechanism includes an outlet having an elongated opening surface in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction,
The air outlet is configured so that a force in the second direction is applied to the hair placed in the treatment space by the fluid blown from the air outlet.
Hair care device. The air outlet has a first opening surface that is elongated in the third direction, and the angle between the first opening surface and the first direction is an acute angle.
2. A hair care device according to claim 1. The air outlet has a second opening surface that is elongated in the third direction, and an angle between the second opening surface and the first direction is an obtuse angle.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The air outlet includes a third air outlet having a third opening surface that is elongated in the third direction and opens in the first direction.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The first air outlet is provided in each of the first treatment unit and the second treatment unit so as to face each other in the first direction.
3. A hair care device according to claim 2. The fluid discharge mechanism includes a fluid temperature adjustment means for adjusting the temperature of the fluid.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The speed of the fluid blown from the blowing port is 5 m/s to 50 m/s.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The force acting on the hair in the second direction is 0.05 N to 5 N.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The temperature of the fluid blown from the blowing port is 50°C to 250°C.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The treatment unit includes two or more pairs of the first treatment unit and the second treatment unit.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. A temperature adjustment unit is provided to adjust the temperature of the treatment area.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The temperature adjusted by the temperature adjustment unit is 50°C to 250°C.
12. A hair care device according to claim 11. The treatment part has a protrusion capable of loosening hair.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. It is equipped with an ingredient release device capable of spraying ingredients to be applied to the hair onto the hair.
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. The ingredient release device includes a cosmetic ingredient release device capable of spraying cosmetic ingredients onto hair.
15. A hair care device according to claim 14. The ingredient release device includes a charged fine particle release device capable of spraying charged fine particles onto hair.
15. A hair care device according to claim 14. The component releasing device is equipped with a fine particle releasing device capable of spraying metal fine particles onto hair.
15. A hair care device according to claim 14. The fine particle emission device is configured to spray ions onto hair.
18. A hair care device according to claim 17. Equipped with a variable mechanism capable of changing the width of the treatment space,
The hair care device according to claim 1 or 2. A treatment section capable of treating hair;
A fluid ejection unit capable of spraying fluid onto hair;
Equipped with
The fluid ejection unit includes a tensile force generating fluid ejection unit that blows fluid onto the hair in a direction that generates a tensile force.
Hair care device.

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