JP3933595B2 - Hair humidifier with air cooling function - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a hair humidifier having an air cooling function used to promote hair treatment by applying steam to the head of the subject when performing hair treatment such as perm, hair dyeing or treatment in a hairdressing salon. It is about a vessel.
[0002]
[Prior art]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-19362 [0003]
Conventionally, a hair humidifier 100 having a hemispherical hood 101 as shown in FIG. 4 has been used to apply steam to the head of the person to be treated to promote hair treatment. This guides the steam generated by the steam generator arranged inside the main body 102 to the inside of the hood 101 and supplies it to the head of the patient coordinated on the hood 101.
In the hair humidifier 100, although not shown, a nozzle for ejecting steam generated by the steam generator is provided inside the hood 101.
[0004]
As an example of the nozzle described above, there is Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-19362 (Patent Document 1) filed by the present applicant. This is not applied to the hair humidifier 100 using the hood 101 but is made of a soft resin or the like, and is used for jetting steam into the cap placed on the head of the patient. Since it has a function, this is taken up and demonstrated.
This is one in which a nozzle is provided on each of the side surface and the end surface of the cylinder, and the above-mentioned supply to the inside of the cylinder can be ejected from each nozzle.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the steam ejected from the end face side jet nozzle goes straight and directly hits the head of the patient, the patient may feel uncomfortable such as feeling heat.
On the other hand, after finishing the permanent treatment, the hair may be cooled by applying cool air. In this case, unlike the case of steam, it is preferable to apply cool air directly to the hair in order to accelerate the treatment.
Conventionally, there has been no nozzle that satisfies the above.
[0006]
In view of the above problems, the present invention is a cooling function that can be used comfortably by the patient without direct contact with the head when applying steam, and can be applied directly to the head when applying cold air. An object of the present invention is to provide a hair humidifier equipped with a hair humidifier.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application arranges the hood 2 so as to cover the head of the patient P, and supplies steam and air to the inside of the hood 2. In the hair humidifier 10 having an air-cooling function that promotes hair treatment, the hair humidifier 10 includes a spout 31 for ejecting steam and air into the hood 2, and steam for supplying steam to the spout 31. The generator 11 is provided, and one gas passage 12 extending from the steam generator 11 to the jet port 31 is formed. The jet port 31 has two types of jet ports 31a and 31b directed in different directions. Of the two types of jet outlets 31a and 31b, at least one side 31b is provided with a shut-off valve 32. The shut-off valve 32 is normally closed and Let's blow out from the exit 31b Characterized in that it is opened in response to the pressure of the steam or air, to provide a hair humidifier equipped with air cooling capability.
[0008]
The invention according to claim 2 of the present application is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the jet ports 31a and 31b are provided in the nozzle 3 arranged at the tip of the gas passage 12, The shut-off valve 32 is a plate-like one and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the side surface 34 of the nozzle 3. The shut-off valve 32 is urged in a direction to close the ejection port 31b. Provided is a hair humidifier having an air cooling function.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 3 of the present application is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle 3 is cylindrical, and the outer peripheral surface 33 on the tip side of the nozzle 3 is provided with a lateral jet port 31a. A hair humidifier having an air-cooling function, characterized in that the end face 34 on the front end side of the nozzle 3 is provided with an end face-side jet outlet 31b and a stop valve 32 is provided so as to cover the end face-side jet outlet 31b. provide.
[0010]
In each of the above inventions, the jet port 31 for jetting steam or air into the inside of the hood 2 is composed of two types of jet ports 31a and 31b directed in different directions. The outlet 31b is provided with a shut-off valve 32 that is opened according to the pressure of steam or air to be ejected. Thereby, by supplying each of steam and cold air at different pressures, it is possible to cause the inside of the hood 2 to be ejected in the most suitable state. Processing can be performed.
[0011]
In particular, in the invention according to claim 2 or 3, the shut-off valve 32 is a plate-like one, and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the side surface (end surface) 34 of the nozzle 3, and closes the ejection port 31b. It is energized in the direction. Thus, the stop valve 32 having a simple structure can make a great contribution in that the treatment person P can be effectively treated while being in a comfortable state.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of implementation of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 are explanatory views showing the structure and use state of the hair humidifier of this example, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the hood side nozzle in the hair humidifier of this example.
[0013]
The hair humidifier 10 of this example includes a main body 1 and a hood 2. Although not shown in detail, the main body 1 is supported by a floor stand 6, and the hood 2 can be adjusted to an appropriate height in accordance with the position of the head of the patient P. The hair humidifier 10 of the present invention is not limited to support by the floor stand 6 and may be supported by an arm attached to the ceiling or wall surface.
[0014]
The hood 2 is a portion that covers the head of the person P to be treated from above, and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body 1 via a rotation shaft 7 that is horizontally arranged on the main body 1. Thus, when the hood 2 is used and steam is supplied to the inside of the hood 2 from a hood jet port 31 described later, the hood 2 can be used by being tilted forward as shown in FIG. When the steam is supplied from the external jet port 41 to the cap 4 without using the hood 2, the hood 2 can be splashed upward as shown in FIG. 2.
[0015]
The hood 2 includes a frame portion 21 and a lid portion 22. The frame portion 21 is a portion that is positioned on the front, back, left, and right of the head when the head of the patient P is put on. The rear end portion of the frame portion 21 is connected to the rotation shaft 7 and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body portion 1 within a predetermined range.
The frame portion 21 in the hood 2 of the present example is formed larger in the front-rear direction than the dimension of the head of the person P, and the overall shape of the hood 2 is compared with a conventional hair humidifier. It is flat. Therefore, compared to a conventional hood as shown in FIG. 3, even if a lot is wrapped around the hair of the person P, the head of the person P is relatively easily placed inside the hood. It is possible to place.
The rear end portion of the frame portion 21 is provided with a hood side nozzle 3 for ejecting steam generated by the steam generator 11 arranged in the main body portion 1 into the hood 2.
[0016]
The lid portion 22 is provided so as to cover the upper portion of the frame portion 21 and is formed to be curved so as to protrude above the frame portion 21. In this example, the lid portion 22 is rotatably supported on the rear end portion of the frame portion 21, and the frame portion 21 remains as it is even when the hood 2 is placed on the head of the patient. In this state, only the lid portion 22 is flipped upward to expose the head of the patient P, and the operator can adjust.
[0017]
In the hair humidifier 10 of this example, the jet outlet for ejecting the vapor | steam generated with the steam generator 11 of the main-body part 1 is provided in two places. One of them is a hood jet port 31 provided in the hood-side nozzle 3, and supplies steam to the inside of the hood 2.
[0018]
The hood-side nozzle 3 has a substantially cylindrical shape in this example, and is provided at the tip of a hood gas passage 12b branched from a gas passage 12 described later. A hood jet port 31 is formed in the hood side nozzle 3.
[0019]
In the case where the head of the person to be treated P is positioned inside the hood 2, the hood spout 31 is respectively positioned at a position where a gas such as a jetted vapor directly hits the head and a position where it does not hit the head. Yes. In this example, the hood jet port 31 includes a side jet port 31 a formed on the outer peripheral surface 33 of the hood side nozzle 3 and an end surface side jet port 31 b formed on the end surface 34.
A stop valve 32 is provided at the end face side outlet 31b. This is normally in close contact with the end face 34, and is separated from the end face 34 in accordance with the pressure of the air current when the air current is ejected from the end face side outlet 31b. For this reason, the end surface side jet outlet 31a can be opened and closed by the pressure of the airflow passing through the hood gas passage 12b.
In this example, the steam passing through the hood gas passage 12b is supplied at such a pressure that the stop valve 32 is not separated from the end face 34. Therefore, the steam is not ejected from the end face side outlet 31b, and is used for the side. It ejects only from the spout 31a.
[0020]
The shut-off valve 32 has a structure capable of opening and closing the end surface side jet port 31b by the pressure of the airflow passing through the hood gas passage 12b, and in this example, has a shape capable of covering the end surface side jet port 31b. As shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B), it is a plate-like member, and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the end surface 34 via a hinge 32a. Although not shown in detail, the hinge 32a includes a rotating shaft and an elastic body such as a small piece of resin that supports the rotating shaft, thereby urging the closing valve 32 in the direction of the end surface 34, In a state where no pressure is applied to the closing valve 32 from the side of the hood gas passage 12b, the closing valve 32 is not separated from the end face 34.
As described above, the shut-off valve 32 has a simple structure, but makes a great contribution in that the patient P can remain in a comfortable state and can effectively treat the hair. is there.
[0021]
When supplying steam from the hood gas passage 12b to the hood side nozzle 3, by supplying it at a relatively weak pressure, as shown in FIG. 3A, the steam passing through the hood gas passage 12b is Vapor can be ejected only from the lateral ejection port 31a by being applied to the inner surface of the end surface 34 in a state where the end surface ejection port 31b is closed.
In this way, since the steam is ejected only from the side ejection port 31a (air flow F1 in the drawing), the steam can be supplied so as to wrap around the head of the patient P, and the steam directly hits the head, There is no discomfort such as making P feel hot.
[0022]
On the other hand, when the hair generator 11 is stopped and only air is blown, such as when the hair is cooled after the treatment using the steam is completed, cold air is applied to the hood side nozzle 3 with a stronger pressure than in the case of steam. Supply. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, the shutoff valve 32 is expanded by the pressure of air, and cold air is also ejected from the end surface side ejection port 31b (air flow F2 in the drawing). Thereby, cold wind can be directly applied to the head of the person P, and an effective cooling process can be performed.
[0023]
As described above, one hood side nozzle 3 can be used for both steam and cold air, and each of steam and cold air can be jetted into the inside of the hood 2 in the most suitable state. Effective hair treatment can be performed in a comfortable state.
[0024]
The other side of the steam spout is an external spout 41 provided in the external connection portion 4 and takes out steam to the outside.
The external connection portion 4 is provided in the main body portion 1 and is provided at the tip of an external gas passage 12b branched from a gas passage 12 described later. And although not shown in figure as a connection mechanism for connecting the hose 52 which is a steam connection member, for example, a protruding item | line and a concave item are provided, and it becomes possible to attach the edge part of the hose 52 by one touch. Yes.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 2, the external spout 41 is used by flipping the hood 2 upward. The steam ejected from the external spout 41 passes through the hose 52 attached to the external connection portion 4 and is supplied to the inside of the cap 51 that covers the head of the patient P. The cap 51 is formed of a flexible material such as a soft resin sheet, and can be reliably placed on the head of the treatment person P even when the lot is wound around the hair. You can get enough steam.
[0026]
The main body 1 is provided with a steam generator 11. In this example, a single steam generator 11 can supply steam to both the hood-side jet port 31 and the external jet port 41 so as to be common.
The steam generator 11 in this example has a water supply tank 11a and a steam generation pot 11b. The steam generator 11b is provided with an ultrasonic vibrator 11c, and when the ultrasonic vibrator 11c vibrates, the water supplied from the water supply tank 11a can be evaporated into steam. And although not shown in figure, it can be set as the vapor | steam of the temperature most suitable for the content of the hair treatment with the heater etc. which were provided in the steam generator 11. FIG.
[0027]
The gas passage 12 is for guiding the steam generated by the steam generator 11 to the steam outlets 31 and 41. This gas passage 12 is formed so that one gas passage 12 corresponds to one steam generator 11. And it branches so that it may reach to each steam outlet 31,41 in the branch part 13 in the middle of the gas passage 12, Comprising: From the main gas path 12a from the steam generator 11 to the branch part 13, and the branch part 13 The hood gas passage 12b leads to the hood jet nozzle 41, and the external gas passage 12c extends from the branch portion 13 to the external jet nozzle 51.
[0028]
The branching section 13 is provided with a switching valve 13a as switching means for selecting and passing the vapor passing through the main gas passage 12a through either the hood gas passage 12a or the external gas passage 12b. In this example, a plate-like valve body that is rotatably supported inside the branch portion 13 can close the cross section of the end portion of the hood gas passage 12 a or the external gas passage 12 b in the branch portion 13. It has become.
By providing the switching valve 13a in this way, it is possible to switch the steam so as to be jetted from either the hood jet nozzle 41 or the external jet nozzle 51, and depending on the purpose of use of the hair humidifier 10 Can be easily switched.
[0029]
The main body 1 is also provided with a blower 14 for supplying steam generated by the steam generator 11 to the gas passage 12. The blower 14 is operable independently of the steam generator 11, and when linked to the steam generator 11, can send steam to the gas passage 12, and the steam generator 11 When the air blower 14 is stopped and only the blower 14 is operated, cold air can be sent to the gas passage 12. Therefore, the gas passage 12 in the present invention can flow two kinds of gases, steam and cold air.
[0030]
In this example, the blower 14 is rotated at a relatively low speed when the steam is sent to the gas passage 12 because of the opening / closing relationship of the end face side outlet 31b described above. Thus, the steam is fed into the gas passage 12 at a relatively low pressure. When only air is sent, the blower 14 is rotated at a relatively high speed, and the air is sent into the gas passage 12 at a relatively high pressure.
The air flow generated by the blower 14 is also used to cool internal devices such as the substrate of the operation panel 15 and the ultrasonic vibrator 11 c of the steam generator 11 inside the main body 1.
[0031]
Here, in the hair humidifier provided with the conventional food | hood, there existed what provided the vapor | steam exclusive channel and the cold wind exclusive channel separately, for example by the double tube structure. However, providing such separate passages has a problem in terms of manufacturing cost.
In addition, for example, when only the steam passage is used, a part of the steam that has once entered the hood flows back into the cold air passage, reducing the efficiency of hair treatment, It is necessary to attach a valve for preventing backflow in each passage.
On the other hand, the gas passage 12 in the present invention serves both as a steam passage and a cold air passage, and may be a single pipe, so that it is excellent in terms of manufacturing cost. Since the steam that has flowed into the hood from the spout 41 can act on the hair without flowing back, the efficiency of the hair treatment can be increased. Further, the internal equipment is not corroded by the reverse flow of the steam.
[0032]
In addition to the above, the operation panel 15 is provided in the main body 1, and operation switches such as a power supply, temperature setting, operation mode, operation status display lamps, indicators, and the like are arranged. In addition, a timer for automatically performing the operation is provided so that steam can be applied to the hair for a preset time and then cool air can be applied.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
In the present invention, the jet outlet for jetting steam or air into the inside of the hood is composed of two types of jet outlets directed in different directions, and the jet outlet on one side is about to jet out. A shut-off valve that is opened according to the pressure of steam or air is provided. As a result, by supplying each of steam and cold air under different pressures, it can be ejected into the inside of the hood in the most suitable state, and an effective hair treatment can be performed while the patient is in a comfortable state. Can be done.
[0034]
In particular, in the invention according to claim 2 or 3, the stop valve is a plate-like one, and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the side surface (end surface) of the nozzle, and is urged in the direction of closing the ejection port. It has been done. As described above, the simple structure of the stop valve can make a great contribution in that the treatment of the hair can be performed effectively while the patient is in a comfortable state.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which steam is supplied to a hood and used in a hair humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in which steam is supplied to a cap and used in the hair humidifier of this example.
FIGS. 3A and 3B show a nozzle of the hair humidifier of the present example, in which FIG. 3A shows a state in which an end face side jet port is closed, and FIG. 3B shows a state in which an end face side jet port is open.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a conventional hair humidifier.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Hair humidifier 11 Steam generator 12 Gas passage 2 Hood 3 Nozzle, hood side nozzle 31 Hood outlet 31a Side outlet 31b End face outlet 32 Stop valve 33 Nozzle outer peripheral face 34 Nozzle side face, end face P Patient

Claims (3)

Hair with an air cooling function that coordinates the hood (2) so as to cover the head of the subject (P) and promotes hair treatment by supplying steam and air into the hood (2). In the humidifier (10),
It has a spout (31) for spouting steam and air into the hood (2),
A steam generator (11) for supplying steam to the spout (31);
One gas passage (12) from the steam generator (11) to the jet port (31) is formed,
The spout (31) consists of two spouts (31a, 31b) directed in different directions,
Of the two types of jets (31a, 31b), at least one side (31b) is provided with a stop valve (32),
This shut-off valve (32) is normally closed and is opened according to the pressure of steam or air to be ejected from the spout (31b), and is provided with air cooling function. humidifier. The spout (31a, 31b) is provided in the nozzle (3) arranged at the tip of the gas passage (12),
The stop valve (32) is a plate-like one and is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the side surface (34) of the nozzle (3).
The hair humidifier with an air-cooling function according to claim 1, wherein the shut-off valve (32) is biased in a direction to close the spout (31b). The nozzle (3) is cylindrical,
The outer peripheral surface (33) on the tip end side of the nozzle (3) is provided with a lateral jet port (31a),
The end surface (34) on the front end side of the nozzle (3) is provided with an end surface side ejection port (31b),
The hair humidifier with an air-cooling function according to claim 2, characterized in that the closing valve (32) is provided so as to cover the end face side jet outlet (31b).

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