JP4149777B2 - Scalp washer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a scalp cleaning device that can be used for scalp / face cleaning, oral cleaning, showering, and the like, and more specifically, cleaning water temporarily stored in a tank or cleaning water supplied from outside is added. The present invention relates to a scalp scrubber that pressurizes and pulsates and discharges it from a shower head in a shower shape via a flexible tube (hose) to wash the scalp and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, scalp scrubbers that are excellent in cleaning efficiency, massage effect, convenience, and comfort are known. In general, such scalp scrubbers store a single amount of cleaning water used for scalp cleaning in a tank, take in and pressurize the cleaning water stored in the tank with a pump, and give pulsation to pulsate. A configuration is adopted in which water is supplied to the shower head as a water flow, and cleaning water is discharged from the shower head (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-196925
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
When using a scalp washer, there are two main types: cleaning for cleaning dirt (sebum, residual shampoo, etc.) adhering to the scalp, and cleaning for achieving a refreshing feeling. Yes, the optimal positions of the scalp and the shower head differ depending on these purposes. However, in the conventional scalp washer as described above, it is necessary to repeat trial and error and to accumulate experience to find the optimum position intended by the manufacturer. For this reason, there is a problem in that the scrub scrubber has a cleaning ability that is not always used in an appropriate state, and the original cleaning performance cannot be exhibited quickly.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above, and it is an object of the present invention to enable quick cleaning at an optimal position by notifying the user of the optimal distance between the scalp and the shower head. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the scalp washer according to claim 1 is used when scalp is washed, and the scalp washer discharges the washing water from the shower head in a shower form. Distance detecting means for detecting the distance between the head and the scalp, storage means for storing optimal distance information between the shower head and the scalp in advance, notification means for transmitting a notification function to a user, and the distance Control means for performing notification by the notification means when the detection distance by the detection means reaches the optimum distance information stored in the storage means.
[0007]
According to the present invention, when the shower head that discharges the pulsating jet water flow is applied to the scalp for cleaning, the distance between the shower head and the scalp is detected, and the position of the shower head with respect to the scalp is set to the optimum value stored in advance. When the user knows that the user is at the optimum position, the user can easily find the optimum position of the shower head.
[0008]
Further, in the scalp washer according to claim 2, the distance detecting means includes a transmitting means for transmitting the scalp by wireless communication, and a receiving means for receiving a reflected wave from the scalp by the transmitting means. It is comprised from these.
[0009]
According to the present invention, the distance between the shower head and the scalp can be accurately detected by adopting an active detection method using radio waves, magnetism, ultrasonic waves, and optics as the distance detection means. It becomes possible.
[0010]
Moreover, in the scalp washing device concerning Claim 3, the said distance detection means is comprised only by the detection means which detects infrared temperature from the said scalp.
[0011]
According to the present invention, in the first aspect, the circuit can be simplified by adopting the passive detection method of simply receiving the external ultrasonic waves as the distance detection means.
[0012]
In the scalp washer according to claim 4, the informing means generates at least one of sound and light .
[0013]
According to the present invention, in claim 1, as the notification means, sound such as a predetermined tone or voice message, and the distance is the optimal position of the shower head and scalp by at least one of light, such as LED lighting / blinking By notifying the user when it reaches, the optimal position can be confirmed by sound when closing the eyes and applying the shower to the scalp. For users who are concerned about the shower sound It becomes possible to inform by light.
[0014]
In the scalp washer according to claim 5, the storage means is a non-volatile memory or a memory by a backup power source, and the control means stores information on the optimum position in the previous use in the storage means. It is something to remember.
[0015]
According to the present invention, since the storage means is a non-volatile memory or a memory using a backup power source, the data is not erased even after the power switch is turned off. Operation such as setting is no longer required.
[0016]
In the scalp washer according to claim 6, the storage means stores in advance optimum scalp washing distance information and optimum stimulation distance information.
[0017]
According to the present invention, in the first aspect, the optimal scalp cleaning distance information and the optimal stimulation distance information are stored in the storage means in advance (shipment stage), so that even the first user can perform effective cleaning. It becomes possible.
[0018]
The scalp washer according to claim 7 further comprises distance setting means for taking in the distance between the scalp and the shower head detected by the distance detection means into the storage means.
[0019]
According to this invention, in the scalp washer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the user provides means for taking in the storage means the distance between the scalp and the shower head detected by the distance detection means. Thus, it is possible to set a distance that suits the user's preference.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a scalp washer according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. This embodiment shows an example, and the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
[0021]
In the scalp washing device which discharges a pulsating jet water stream toward the scalp etc., the present invention detects the optimum position of the shower head with respect to the scalp (scrubbing of scalp, washing for refreshing feeling) and the optimum The present invention provides a scalp washer that is easy to use by storing position information and prompting the user to always recognize the optimum position according to the purpose of scalp cleaning. This will be specifically described below.
[0022]
(Configuration and operation of scalp washer)
First, the configuration and operation of the scalp washer will be described. FIG. 1 shows an external view of a scalp washer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside scalp washer 100 in FIG.
[0023]
As shown in these drawings, the scalp washer 100 includes a tank 101 for storing cleaning water, a pump unit 112 that takes in the cleaning water from the tank 101, pressurizes it, applies pulsation, and supplies water as a pulsating water flow, A flexible tube 104 for introducing the cleaning water, a shower head 105 for discharging the cleaning water guided by the flexible tube 104, and a discharge control unit 106 for controlling the discharge of the cleaning water by driving the pump unit 112. I have. Moreover, it has the coupling | bond part 103a which makes the flexible tube 104 detachable, and the flexible tube 104 has the coupling | bond part 104a couple | bonded with the coupling | bond part 103a of a main body. Further, the shower head 105 is connected to the coupling portion 104b of the flexible tube 104 through the nozzle coupling portion 105a.
[0024]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 110 denotes a battery that is charged by an external charging circuit unit and supplies power to the entire apparatus, reference numeral 111 denotes a motor that drives the pump unit 112, and reference numeral 112 denotes a pump unit that includes a reciprocating pump, Reference numeral 113 denotes a control operation unit provided with various selection switches such as water pressure strength selection, and reference numeral 114 denotes a sound when the distance between the scalp and the shower head is within an optimum range (peep sound, message sound, etc.) or (And) an informing unit for informing by light (LED lighting / flashing), etc., reference numeral 115 is a distance determining switch for setting an optimum cleaning position and an optimum position for obtaining a refreshing feeling, and reference numeral 120 is a scalp as described later. Reference numeral 200 denotes a human scalp which detects the distance between the head and the shower head and performs various controls in accordance with the detection.
[0025]
Next, the basic operation of scalp washer 100 configured as described above will be described. The battery 110 as a power source is charged in advance by a charging circuit unit outside the main body, and is in a ready state for operating the scalp washer 100. When cleaning is performed using scalp washer 100, the user puts cleaning water into tank 101 and operates a power switch (not shown) to turn on the power. When the power is turned on, power is supplied to the whole, and the discharge control unit 106 supplies power from the battery 110 to the pump unit 112 and drives the pump unit 112.
[0026]
The pump unit 112 pressurizes the cleaning water supplied from the tank 101 at a predetermined pressure, adds pulsation, and sends the cleaning water to the shower head 105 via the flexible tube 104. Washing water is discharged from the shower head 105 in the form of a shower, and the user cleans the scalp using this shower.
[0027]
That is, the water pressure is about 6 to 8 times that of a general shower, and the washing water is intermittently ejected from the shower head 105 about 30 times per second, while discharging a so-called pulsating jet water stream to the scalp. By hitting, scalp dirt, residual shampoo and color rinse can be effectively removed, and a refreshing feeling due to water flow can be obtained.
[0028]
Here, the water pressure for washing can be selected by a switch (not shown) provided in the control operation unit 113. When the distance from the scalp 200 to the shower head 105 is changed, the optimum washing water pressure corresponding to the water pressure is selected. The distance is notified from the notification unit 114 by voice or (and) light. Thereby, the cleaning can be continuously performed at the optimum distance.
[0029]
Next, an example of distance detection for detecting the optimal position from the shower head 105 to the scalp 200 described above will be described.
[0030]
(Embodiment 1)
In the first embodiment, a radio communication wave is emitted to and received from the scalp, thereby detecting the distance between the scalp and the shower head and informing the user when the detected distance reaches the optimum position. Is.
[0031]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which an active distance detection method is used for distance detection of the scalp washer according to the embodiment of the present invention. In this active distance detection method, infrared light is transmitted to a part of the shower head 105 from the transmission unit 121 to the scalp 200 side, infrared light reflected by the scalp 200 is received by the reception unit 122, and the transmission / reception level is controlled by the control unit 120. Judge and measure the distance.
[0032]
In addition to the infrared rays, radio waves, magnetism, ultrasonic waves, and light may be used. It can also be realized by using the triangulation method based on the angle formed by the scalp 200. These methods are called active methods, and accurate distance measurement is realized. Further, the relative positions of the transmission unit 121 and the reception unit 122 can be arbitrarily set, and may be arranged anywhere.
[0033]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit based on the distance detection of the scalp washer according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and performs detection signal processing by the distance detection method shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. Is. In the figure, reference numeral 123 is a transmission signal to the transmission unit 121, reference numeral 124 is a reception signal by the reception unit 122, reference numeral 125 is a distance measuring circuit for measuring the distance between the scalp 200 and the shower head 105, and reference numeral 126 is a distance measuring circuit 125. A determination circuit for determining whether or not the measurement distance is optimal is denoted by reference numeral 128. The read / write nonvolatile memory 128 stores the optimum distance between the scalp 200 and the shower head 105.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 6, the optimum distance between the shower head 105 and the scalp 200 varies depending on the degree of water pressure (strong and weak). Has been verified by. For this reason, the optimum position corresponding to the water pressure is stored in the memory 128 of the control unit 120 in advance in the manufacturing stage and shipped, so that the user can easily find the optimum cleaning position by the distance detection and notification unit 114 described above. It can be found and a comfortable and effective cleaning can be performed quickly.
[0035]
Further, as described above, in addition to the setting of the optimum position in the manufacturing stage in the memory 128, the user can set the optimum position preferred by the user in the memory 128. For example, the distance between the shower head 105 and the scalp 200 is constantly measured by the transmission unit 121, the reception unit 122, and the control unit 120, and the user changes the distance to obtain the position where the most comfortable feeling is obtained (optimum cleaning). Position) or a position where the user feels most comfortable (optimum exhilaration position), by pressing the distance determination switch 115 provided in the grip portion of the shower head 105, the position that the user is most suitable for is determined. Registered in the memory 128.
[0036]
Therefore, the position registered by the user can be easily retrieved by the function of the notification unit 114. Since the memory 128 is backed up by a backup battery or the like, it is possible to easily perform cleaning at the registered user-specific optimum position at the next use.
[0037]
By the way, whether to select the optimum position set by the user or the position set in advance by the manufacturer is performed by a setting switch or the like in the control operation unit 113 or the distance determination switch 115 is also used. It is realized with. As a method of using the distance confirmation switch 115 as well, when it is used as a switch for distance confirmation, the switch pressing time is lengthened (for example, kept pressed for about 3 seconds), while the manufacturer setting position and the user setting position are When using it as a switch for selection, it is possible to perform the selection operation at hand without switching on the main unit side each time by shortening the pressing time (for example, about 0.5 seconds), etc. Usability is improved.
[0038]
(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment, the detection based on the infrared temperature change from the scalp, the so-called passive detection method, is detected with respect to the first embodiment described above, and in FIG. Only the receiving unit 130 as the detecting means is necessary.
[0039]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the passive distance detection method is used for distance detection of the scalp washer according to the embodiment of the present invention. As will be described later, this passive distance detection method is a detection method including only the receiving unit 130. An example of the receiving unit 130 is a power-raising infrared sensor.
[0040]
The power-raising sensor is a sensor that effectively applies the power-raising characteristics of a substance and detects infrared energy emitted from any object. Here, the power rising characteristic means a characteristic that the surface charge changes in response to a temperature change of a crystal structure such as PZT (lead zirconate titanate), LiTaO ₃ or the like. Using such a method, the infrared temperature specific to the scalp is detected, and the distance to the scalp 200 is measured from the detected level. By using this method, the circuit can be simplified.
[0041]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 1), when the shower head for discharging the pulsating jet water flow is applied to the scalp for cleaning, the distance between the shower head and the scalp is detected, Notifying the user of the optimal position of the shower head when the position of the shower head relative to the scalp reaches a pre-stored optimal value, so that the user can easily find the optimal position of the shower head Therefore, it is always possible to quickly perform cleaning at the optimal shower head position.
[0042]
Further, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (claim 2), the shower head according to claim 1 is adopted by adopting an active detection method using radio waves, magnetism, ultrasonic waves, and optics as the distance detection means. It is possible to accurately detect (find) the optimum distance between the head and the scalp.
[0043]
In addition, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 3), the circuit configuration can be simplified by adopting a passive detection system that simply receives external ultrasonic waves as the distance detection means in Claim 1. As a result, it is possible to realize an economical detection means.
[0044]
According to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 4), the shower head according to Claim 1 may be used as the notification means by at least one of a sound such as a predetermined sound or a message sound , and light such as LED blinking. When the distance between the scalp and the scalp reaches the optimal position, the user can confirm the optimal position by sound when the eyes are closed and the shower is applied to the scalp. On the other hand, since it is possible to notify by light, it is possible to notify the user of the optimum position according to the use situation.
[0045]
According to the scalp washer according to the present invention (claim 5), in claim 1, the storage means is a non-volatile memory or a memory with a backup power supply, so that data can be stored even after the power switch is turned off. Since the memory function by not being erased is realized, an operation before cleaning such as setting the optimum position again at the next use becomes unnecessary, and the optimum position can be found quickly.
[0046]
Further, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 6), in Claim 1, in order to store the optimal scalp cleaning distance information and the optimal stimulation distance information in advance in the storage means (shipment stage), Even when the scalp washer is used for the first time, it is possible to perform effective cleaning at the optimum position according to the desired cleaning purpose.
[0047]
In addition, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (claim 7), in the scalp washer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the scalp and the shower head detected by the user with the distance detecting means Therefore, it is possible to set a distance suitable for the user's preference (cleaning feeling and refreshing feeling).
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a scalp washer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside a scalp washer in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which an active distance detection method is used for distance detection of the scalp washer according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a passive distance detection method is used for distance detection of the scalp washer according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit based on distance detection of the scalp washer according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a graph showing the relationship between the optimum distance between the shower head and the scalp according to the level of water pressure in the scalp washer.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Scalp washing machine 105 Shower head 110 Battery 113 Control operation part 114 Notification part 115 Distance confirmation switch 120 Control part 121 Transmission part 122,130 Reception part 125 Ranging circuit 126 Judgment circuit 128 Memory 200 Scalp

Claims (7)

In scalp scrubbers that are used to clean scalp, etc., and discharge the cleaning water from the shower head in a shower form,
Distance detecting means for detecting the distance between the shower head and the scalp;
Storage means for storing optimal distance information between the shower head and the scalp in advance;
A notification means for transmitting a notification function to the user;
Control means for informing by the informing means when the distance detected by the distance detecting means reaches the optimum distance information stored in the storage means;
A scalp washer characterized by comprising: The distance detecting means is
Transmitting means for transmitting to the scalp by wireless communication;
Receiving means for receiving a reflected wave from the scalp by the transmitting means;
The scalp washer according to claim 1, comprising:   The scalp washer according to claim 1, wherein the distance detecting unit is configured only by a detecting unit that detects an infrared temperature from the scalp. The scalp washer according to claim 1, wherein the notifying means generates at least one of sound and light .   The scalp washing device according to claim 1, wherein the storage means is a non-volatile memory or a memory using a backup power source, and the control means stores information on the optimum position in the previous use in the storage means. vessel.   The scalp washer according to claim 1, wherein the storage means stores in advance optimal scalp cleaning distance information and optimal stimulation distance information.   Furthermore, the scalp washing | cleaning as described in any one of Claims 1-6 provided with the distance setting means which takes in the distance of the said scalp and the said shower head detected by the said distance detection means to the said memory | storage means vessel.

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