RU231563U1 - STYLER - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to electrical household appliances, in particular to electrical devices for creating hairstyles, having a wireless remote control function. The proposed device is characterized by the presence of a housing, control elements on the housing and heating elements, where the housing is made with the possibility of clamping a strand of hair between the heating elements. The device is made with the possibility of determining the humidity of the hair, as well as with the possibility of informing the user about the need to change the orientation and/or speed of the device, wherein the angle of rotation and the speed of the device are measured by an accelerometer, and wireless control is carried out using a portable device with a specialized program. The technical result of the utility model consists in simplifying the process of interaction with the device while simultaneously increasing the safety of using the styler. 4 clauses, 2 figs.

Description

Field of technology

The utility model relates to electrical devices for hair care, in particular to “smart” stylers that allow styling hairstyles by heating hair clamped in the device, and can be used in the light industry in the production of stylers of this type.

State of the art

At present, a large number of technical solutions are known that relate to devices that allow you to model hairstyles by heating the hair.

Thus, from the patent document GB 2613796 A, a hair straightening device is known, which has the form of tongs, on each of the two levers of which an elongated heated plate is made. The device is equipped with sensors, an accelerometer, a gyrostabilizer and a photo relay, allowing to determine its position and orientation in space. The known straightener can operate in three modes, switching between which can be carried out by the user manually or automatically based on sensor signals. In the latter case, the position of the tongs relative to the user's head or neck is determined using sensors, after which the heating of the plate located closer to the user is reduced or switched off. The known device is also equipped with sensors allowing to determine in what position, open or closed, the tongs are. In the event that the levers of the straightener are not closed, the heating is automatically switched off, which allows to spend less energy in the event that the tongs operate in an autonomous mode, and also to increase the safety of using the device.

The disadvantage of the known device is the limited number of operating modes of the styler - there are only three, which significantly limits the possibilities of modeling hairstyles. In addition, the heating of the plates is determined only by the proximity of the levers to the user's head or neck, which reduces the likelihood of getting a burn, but at the same time does not affect the possibility of overheating the hair. It is also worth noting that the known styler does not belong to the "smart" category, that is, it does not allow remote control of its operating parameters, and does not have additional intelligent functions, such as informing the user about the need to adjust the operation of the device.

The closest analogue of the proposed utility model is a hair styler known from document WO 2019056589 A1. The known styler is characterized by an intelligent system for monitoring the operating parameters of the device, which reduces the influence of the human factor, in particular, the likelihood of hairdresser errors when working with it. The styler is equipped with temperature sensors and a microprocessor. The temperature sensors measure the temperature of the rod, the microprocessor processes the measurement data and compares them with the optimal temperature value calculated for a strand of hair of a given length and thickness. If a discrepancy between these values is detected, the microprocessor sends a control signal to the heating element and changes its temperature. The microprocessor also calculates the optimal curling time and gives a hint, a light, sound or vibration signal, after this time. The known styler is additionally characterized by the presence of a data reception and transmission unit over a wireless network for communication with a user's portable device, such as a smartphone or PC.

The disadvantage of the analogue is the lack of the ability to control hair humidity. Hair humidity is one of the parameters that influence the choice of the styler's operating temperature.

Another important point that affects the quality of the hairstyle is the position of the styler relative to the strand and its speed of movement along the hair. The analogue allows you to give the user hints regarding the operating temperature and duration of the working cycle, which simplifies the styling process, especially if the user is not a professional hairdresser and is just starting the process of getting to know the device. However, these parameters are not enough to obtain the optimal styling result.

The proposed utility model allows you to track and analyze the position of the styler and the speed of its movement along the hair. Recommendations for changing the speed and/or position of the device in combination with an intelligent system for selecting the parameters of the styler, taking into account the humidity of the hair, allow even novice users to achieve good styling results.

An additional advantage of the proposed styler is the presence of a child protection function that prevents the child from turning on the device.

Thus, the objective of this utility model is to create a device for creating hairstyles with the possibility of remote control and an intelligent system for selecting parameters and individual recommendations for working with the device, implemented on the basis of sensors for determining the position and speed of movement of the styler on the hair and a hair humidity sensor.

The technical result of the claimed utility model is to simplify the process of interaction with the device while simultaneously increasing the safety of using the styler.

Disclosure of a utility model

The stated objective, the required and obtained technical result when using the utility model are achieved by the fact that the device for creating hairstyles with a wireless remote control function is characterized by the presence of a housing, control elements on the housing and heating elements, where the housing is made with the possibility of clamping a strand of hair between the heating elements. At the same time, the device is made with the possibility of determining the humidity of the hair, as well as with the possibility of informing the user about the need to change the orientation and/or speed of the device, wherein the rotation angle and speed of the device are measured by an accelerometer, and the wireless control is carried out using a portable device with a specialized program.

The device is designed with the ability to regulate temperature.

The temperature can be adjusted manually using the controls on the body or automatically based on hair humidity data.

The device is designed with the ability to transmit data on spatial orientation and speed of movement to the user's portable device, which analyzes the received data and, based on the results of processing, informs the user of the need to adjust the operation of the device.

Information can be provided by displaying messages on the portable device, including the need to change the speed of the device and the danger of overheating the hair.

The device is designed with the ability to be switched off remotely from the application.

The device is designed to transmit data about device errors to the user's portable device, which displays this data in the application.

The device is characterized by the presence of a child lock function to prevent accidental activation.

Any portable computing device can be used as a portable device, such as a smartphone, communicator, tablet computer, laptop, smart watch.

The reception and transmission of data between the portable device and the hair styling device is carried out using any type of communication/connection, such as Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth, and/or mobile cellular communication GSM, 3G, 4G, LTE, and/or through data transmission channels that form complex wireless networks with a mesh topology, such as ZigBee, and/or LoRa, and/or LoRaWAN, and/or LPWAN, and/or 6L0WPAN, and/or Z-wave.

Brief description of the drawings

The essence of the utility model is explained by drawings.

Structurally, in the preferred, but not the only mandatory, embodiments shown in the drawings, the claimed device includes the following parts:

1 - styler

2 - heating element

3 - styler body

4 - controls

5 - hair humidity sensor

6 - wireless data transmission device

7 - portable device with installed program

8 - accelerometer

9 - microprocessor

10 - wireless data transmission and reception module

Fig. 1 shows a diagram of wireless data transmission between the styler and the user's portable device.

Fig. 2 shows a styler with two flat heating elements 2, however, the shape of these elements may vary. In particular, for example, the styler may have one cylindrical heating element and one flat one, in cross-section having the form of a section of a circle. In another alternative embodiment, the styler has corrugated rectangular heating elements.

In the presented drawings, the control elements 4 are made in the form of three buttons on the side surface of the styler body, however, obviously, the number of buttons and their location on the body of the device may vary. Alternative control elements, such as a touch screen, may also be used.

During operation, the styler 1 can exchange data with the user's portable device 7. In particular, this can be data from sensors 5 and 8 or data from the temperature specified by the user in the application on the device 7. The presence of a wireless network is provided by device 6.

Fig. 2 shows a diagram of data transmission between elements located inside the housing 3 of the styler 1. Data from the hair humidity sensor 5 and the accelerometer 8 are transmitted to the microprocessor 9. If the user uses an intelligent temperature selection system, then after analyzing the data from the humidity sensor 5, the microprocessor sends a heating signal to the elements 2. Data from sensors 5 and 8 are also transmitted to the data receiving and transmitting module via a wireless network 10, from where they are sent via a wireless network to the user's portable device 7.

Module 10 can also receive data transmitted by device 7. For example, a signal for remotely turning off the styler or a signal for heating elements 2 to a temperature set by the user in the application.

In the considered examples of the styler implementation, an accelerometer is used to measure its speed and position in space, however, it is clear to a specialist that any other speed and orientation sensors suitable for implementing the declared functionality of the styler can be used to measure these parameters.

The drawings show stylers powered by a standard AC power supply as an example, while in reality the styler can be made autonomous, powered by an internal battery, or even have the ability to be powered by both a battery and the mains.

The drawings show only specific examples of possible implementation of the proposed styler. It is clear to a specialist in this field of technology that other methods of implementing the data transmission circuit and the appearance of the styler are possible.

Implementation of a utility model

Modern devices for styling hair are usually characterized by a large number of functions and modes, which allows you to perform a large number of different hairstyles at home, without resorting to the help of professional hairdressers.

However, creating hairstyles with a styler requires knowledge of certain basic rules for working with it. Ignorance of these rules can lead to unsatisfactory styling results, which in turn can lead to disappointment in the capabilities of the device and a decrease in motivation for further use.

By varying the angle of rotation of the styler, you can get completely different styling and effects. By varying the temperature and position of the styler, you can vary the shape of the curls.

For example, to add root volume, the selected strand is lifted perpendicularly, clamped at the roots with a styler and turned horizontally. The lower strands are processed in a similar way, resulting in a voluminous arch.

To curl simple curls, the strand is picked up horizontally at the roots, then the tongs are turned 360° and passed along the strand to the ends. If you turn the styler 45° relative to the strand, the curl will be softer.

When curling classic curls, the styler is held perpendicular to the floor.

When creating curls, the styler is left on the hair for no more than 4-6 seconds.

The proposed utility model is equipped with an intelligent prompt system that tracks the main parameters that affect the quality of styling and informs the user about the need to adjust the operation of the device.

From the examples considered, it is clear that the angle of rotation of the styler plays a significant role in creating hairstyles. The result of the curl directly depends on the angle of rotation and temperature.

The proposed styler is equipped with an intelligent prompt system, implemented on the basis of sensors that track the orientation of the device in space and the speed of movement of the styler through the hair.

Obviously, the speed of the styler's movement through the hair should not be too low, so as not to overheat the hair. But it should not be too high, so that the styling result has time to set.

An accelerometer can be used to measure the speed of the styler and determine its orientation in space. Data from the sensors is sent to the microprocessor, where it is processed and transmitted to the wireless data transmission module. The data is sent wirelessly to the user's portable device with a specialized program. The portable device receives and processes data from the sensors. Based on the processing results, the application can display a message about the need to adjust the operation of the device. In particular, this may be a recommendation to reduce or increase the speed of movement of the styler along the hair or a recommendation to change the angle of the device to achieve the best result, for example, curling.

The temperature at which styling is carried out determines not only the styling result, but also the safety of this procedure. Therefore, it is desirable that the temperature of the styler be regulated as accurately as possible. Therefore, it is recommended to give preference to equipment with an extended range of temperature modes.

The proposed styler is designed with the ability to adjust the temperature of the heating elements.

The user can set the operating temperature of the styler independently, using the controls on the device body or use the intelligent temperature selection system, which determines the level of hair humidity before starting work and sets the optimal heating level of the working elements, taking into account the results of humidity determination.

A common mistake when styling is to set the temperature to the maximum to achieve the desired style in the minimum amount of time. However, this can easily damage your hair. The opposite situation is to set the temperature to the lowest possible. Working with a styler at a low temperature may require more passes over one strand, which can ultimately lead to hair damage. In addition, some types of styling, such as curling or straightening, do not allow working with damp hair. Otherwise, the hair can be seriously damaged.

The choice of the optimal temperature of the heating elements is determined by many factors, such as the density, thickness and type of hair - straight, curly or wavy. Extensions and dyed hair also require temperature settings that differ from those used for natural hair. For example, too much heat can lead to the rapid disappearance of the artificial shade. And extensions made of synthetic fiber can easily be burned by setting the temperature too high.

To simplify the process of manual temperature selection and protect your hair, the application displays tips on temperature selection depending on the selected styling, hair type and thickness.

The temperature can also be selected automatically using an intelligent temperature selection system implemented on the basis of one or more hair humidity sensors. The sensors are installed in the device body and register the humidity of the hair clamped between the working elements of the styler. The received data on hair humidity are sent to the microprocessor located in the device body. The microprocessor processes the data from the sensors and selects the optimal temperature value for a given level of hair humidity. For this, for example, the data on the correspondence of temperature values to humidity values loaded into the microprocessor memory during the manufacture of the styler at the factory are used. In an alternative embodiment, the microprocessor can calculate the optimal temperature corresponding to a given humidity value using a formula. The optimal temperature value is such that it eliminates the risk of overheating the hair when moving the styler at the optimal speed. Then the microprocessor sends a signal to heat up to the found temperature value to the heating elements of the styler. After the heating is complete, the user can start styling.

Additional safety when working with the styler is ensured by the remote shutdown and child protection functions.

The remote shutdown function allows you to turn off the heating of the styler's working elements remotely from the application. The user can turn off the device remotely, for example, if he accidentally left the styler on. The remote shutdown function also simplifies the process of interacting with the styler - the user can turn off the device from the application without being distracted from other things.

The child protection function blocks the pressing of buttons on the device body and, thus, prevents the possibility of the styler being accidentally turned on by a child and causing injury.

The application can also display messages about device errors that occur during operation. In particular, these can be messages about uneven heating of the plates or about the lack of heating of one of them, about the failure of one or more sensors. In the event that the device operates in autonomous mode from the battery, a message about a low battery charge can be displayed.

The proposed device can be used to perform various types of styling. In particular, it can be used to create curls.

Before starting styling, the user clamps a strand of hair in the device. The heating elements are cold. Humidity sensors in the device body detect the humidity of the hair. If the humidity of the hair exceeds 10%, a warning is sent to the user's portable device that curling and straightening cannot be performed on wet hair, and a suggestion to pre-dry the hair is displayed.

If the hair humidity is below 10%, the microprocessor selects the appropriate temperature. Before starting to work with the device, the user selects the desired hairstyle in the application. If the user has chosen curling, for completely dried hair this will be a temperature of 150°. If the hair is damp, the styler will set a lower temperature so as not to damage the hair structure.

The app displays curling instructions.

To curl simple curls, the strand is picked up horizontally at the roots, then the tongs are turned 360° and passed along the strand to the ends. The processing time for each strand is 4-6 seconds.

The styler's speed and orientation sensors monitor whether the user holds the styler correctly when performing the selected program, whether the hair is processed for a sufficient amount of time, and whether there is a risk of overheating.

If the styler's intelligent system detects any errors on the user's part, notifications of the corresponding content are displayed on the user's portable device.

For example, if the user accidentally rotates the styler so that it is no longer in a horizontal position, a notification is displayed on the portable device screen to indicate the need to rotate the styler horizontally.

Another example is when the user holds the styler on the hair for too long. In this case, the portable device displays messages on the screen about the risk of hair damage and the need to increase the speed of the styler.

The connection between the portable device and the styler is carried out using any type of connection/communication, such as Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth, and/or GSM, 3G, 4G, LTE mobile cellular communication, and/or via data transmission channels that form complex wireless networks with a mesh topology, such as ZigBee, and/or LoRa, and/or LoRaWAN, and/or LPWAN, and/or 6L0WPAN, and/or Z-wave, or any other suitable for implementing the declared functionality of the styler. Any portable computer device can be used as a portable device, such as a smartphone, communicator, tablet computer, laptop, smart watch or other similar.

The program can be Polaris IQHome or any similar one.

As follows from the description of possible implementations of the claimed utility model, the proposed styler with a wireless remote control function ensures the achievement of the claimed technical result, namely, simplifying the process of interaction with the device while simultaneously increasing the safety of using the styler.

Taking into account the novelty of the set of essential features, the technical solution to the problem and the materiality of all general and specific features of the utility model, proven in the sections "Prior Art" and "Disclosure of the Utility Model"; the technical feasibility and industrial applicability of the utility model proven in the section "Implementation of the Utility Model", the solution to the inventive problems and the confident achievement of the required technical result in the implementation and use of the claimed device, in our opinion, the claimed utility model meets all the requirements of protectability imposed on utility models.

The analysis also shows that all general and specific features of a utility model are essential, since each of them is necessary, and all together they are not only sufficient to achieve the goal of the utility model, but also allow it to be implemented industrially.

Claims (5)

1. A device for creating hairstyles with a wireless remote control function, characterized by the presence of a housing, control elements on the housing and heating elements, where the housing is designed with the possibility of clamping a strand of hair between the heating elements, a power source and an accelerometer, characterized in that the housing contains a hair humidity sensor for selecting the operating temperature of the heating elements, carried out by a microprocessor, an accelerometer that determines a change in the orientation and/or speed of movement of the device for creating hairstyles, and a data receiving and transmitting module, which is designed with the possibility of wireless remote control from a user's portable device and informing the user of the need to change the orientation and/or speed of movement of the device for creating hairstyles, wherein the recorded data from the hair humidity sensor and the accelerometer are transmitted to the microprocessor and the data receiving and transmitting module. 2. The device according to item 1, characterized in that it is designed with the ability to regulate temperature. 3. The device according to item 2, characterized in that the temperature can be adjusted manually using the control elements on the body or automatically based on data on the humidity of the hair. 4. The device according to item 1, characterized in that it is characterized by the presence of a locking function to prevent accidental activation by a child. 5. The device according to item 1, characterized in that the reception and transmission of data is carried out using any type of communication/connection, such as Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth, and/or mobile cellular communication GSM, 3G, 4G, LTE, and/or via data transmission channels that form complex wireless networks with a mesh topology, such as ZigBee, or LoRa, or LoRaWAN, or LPWAN, or 6LoWPAN, or Z-wave.